1951. James Burl Wheeler Sr. (Franklin Douglas "Frank" , David Potter , Jesse , Benjamin , William , Martin , John , John , Henry ) was born 1, 2 on 17 Sep 1879 in Orrs Spring, Weakley Co., Tennessee. He died 3 on 14 Dec 1952 in Yuma Co., Arizona. He was buried 4 in Desert Lawn Memorial Park. James was counted in a census 5 in 1900 in Van Zandt Co., Texas. He was counted in a census 6 in 1910 in Denton Co., Texas. He was counted in a census 7 in 1920 in Brown Co., Texas. He was counted in a census 8 in 1930 in Crane Precinct, Yuma Co., Arizona.
He was working in a cotton mill in 1930. When he died he was a retired farmer. There were several contributing causes to his death, one of them being emphysema. That may have been what prompted their move to Arizona since the dry air was said to be good for that kind of problem. The personal information on his death certificate was provided by his son, Buck. Several items seem to be in error: the mothers name was given as Jenine Bruce.
James married 1 Ada Weedin on 8 Jun 1899 in Van Zandt Co., Texas. Ada was born 2 in Apr 1882 in Texas. She died in 1972 in Yuma Co., Arizona. She was buried in Desert Lawn Memorial Park.
They had the following children:
3962 M i Buck Wheeler was born 1 on 6 Jan 1901 in Dalls, Texas. He died 2 in Feb 1979 in Somerton, Yuma Co., Arizona. He was buried in Desert Lawn Cemetery. Buck was counted in a census 3 in 1930 in Somerton, Yuma Co., Arizona.
He was working as a "cotton ginner" in 1930.Buck married (1) Francisca Olea. Buck married (2) Carlene Bentley 1 about 1929. Carlene was born 2 in 1913 in Sherwood, Texas. She died in 1973. She was buried 3 in Desert Lawn Cemetery. 3963 F ii Lucille Wheeler 3964 iii Wheeler was born 1 about 1905 in Texas. Wheeler died 2 before 1910 in Denton Co., Texas. 3965 F iv Irene Pearl Wheeler Irene married Perry Bruce Williams. 3966 v Wheeler was born 1 about 1909 in Denton Co., Texas. Wheeler died 2 before 1910 in Denton Co., Texas. 3967 M vi James Burl Wheeler Jr. was born 1 on 10 Jan 1911 in Brown Co., Texas. He died 2 on 13 Jun 1951 in Somerton, Yuma Co., Arizona. He was buried in Desert Lawn Memorial Park.
He served in World War II. His tombstone reads "CPL 309 AAF Depot Rep SQ World War II."James married Miss.
1952. Robert "Bob" Barton Wheeler (Franklin Douglas "Frank" , David Potter , Jesse , Benjamin , William , Martin , John , John , Henry ) was born 1, 2 on 20 May 1882 in Texas. He died in 1959 in Van Zandt Co., Texas. He was buried 3 in Elm Grove Cemetery. Robert was counted in a census 4 in 1910 in Van Zandt Co., Texas. He was counted in a census 5 in 1920 in Van Zandt Co., Texas.
Robert married 1 Mary Ann Odom on 12 Aug 1903 in Van Zandt Co., Texas. Mary was born 2 in 1884 in Texas. She died in 1949 in Van Zandt Co., Texas. She was buried 3 in Elm Grove Cemetery.
They had the following children:
3968 M i Roy L. Wheeler 3969 M ii Clarence J. Wheeler 3970 M iii Harvey D. Wheeler Harvey married Velma or Thelma Norris. 3971 F iv Martha D. Wheeler 3972 F v Sadie E. Wheeler
1954. Franklin M. Wheeler (Franklin Douglas "Frank" , David Potter , Jesse , Benjamin , William , Martin , John , John , Henry ) was born 1 on 20 Nov 1889 in Van Zandt Co., Texas. He died 2 in Sep 1972 in Canton, Van Zandt Co., Texas. He was buried in Haven of Memories Cemeery.
In 1920 and 1930 he and his daughter Alma were living with his brother, Ellis Lee.
Franklin married Miss about 1917. Miss died 1 in 1918/1920 in Brown Co., Texas.
They had the following children:
3973 F i Alma R. Wheeler
1955. Henry L. Wheeler (Franklin Douglas "Frank" , David Potter , Jesse , Benjamin , William , Martin , John , John , Henry ) was born 1 in Aug 1892 in Van Zandt Co., Texas. Henry was counted in a census 2 in 1930 in Orlando, Logan Co., Oklahoma.
Henry married Ethel about 1912 in Texas. Ethel was born 1 about 1897 in Texas.
They had the following children:
3974 F i Inez J. Wheeler was born 1 about 1915 in Texas. She died before 2004. 3975 M ii D.L. Wheeler was born 1 on 6 Dec 1917 in Orlando, Logan Co., Oklahoma. He died 2 on 12 Apr 2004 in Portales, New Mexico.
D.L. Wheeler, 86, of Roy died Monday, April 12, 2004, at Farwell Convalescent Center. He was born on Sept. 6, 1917, in Sapulpa, Okla., to Ethel and Henry L. Wheeler. He was raised on a cotton farm in Oklahoma. He married Nona Pearl Lucas on Dec. 24, 1938, in Stillwater, Okla. They moved to the Roy community in 1943. He worked as a ranch hand on various ranches in the area, operated a bulldozer doing road construction work and building dirt tanks and as a blacksmith making plowshares and branding irons. Family members said he enjoyed gardening. He was a member of the Roy Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Henry Wheeler Jr.; a sister, Norma Jean Wheeler; and by his wife. Survivors include a son, David Wheeler (and wife, Elva) of Portales; three grandchildren, David Wheeler (Lisa) of Clovis, Bobby Wheeler (Sarah) of Portales and Reed Wheeler (Rhonda) of Clovis; eight great-grandchildren, Gina, Britni, Tommy, Tristan, Rebecca, Randy, Edwin and Christopher; two brothers, Bobby Wheeler of Tyler, Texas, and Earnest Wheeler of Osage City, Kan.; and a sister, Lena Klopenstine of Crescent, Okla. The Rev. David Wheeler will officiate the services. Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales. Services are at 10 a.m. Friday at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel in Portales.D.L. married Nona Pearl Lucas. 3976 M iii Henry L. Wheeler Jr. was born 1 on 7 Nov 1922 in Oklahoma. He died 2 on 25 Feb 1989 in Idabel, Mccurtain Co., Oklahoma. Henry married 1 Pauline Eunice Rogers on 12 Jan 1946. Pauline was born on 17 Jun 1927. She died 2 on 15 Oct 2004.
Pauline Eunice Wheeler, 77, Marshfield, Mo., formerly of Guthrie, Okla., died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, at James River Care Center, Springfield, Mo. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004, in the Crescent Cemetery in Crescent, Okla., with Rev. James Bailey officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home until 8 p.m. today. Born June 17, 1927, in Crescent, Okla., she was the daughter of Barnett Henry and Viola Brittie Chambers Rogers. On Jan. 12, 1946, she married Henry L. Wheeler Jr. He died on Feb. 26, 1989. She attended school at Crescent, Okla. She was employed at various jobs which included child care, nurses aide, hospital cook, Art Deco Manufacturing, Cessna Aircraft and Tyson Foods. She was a member of Good Cheer Club for many years. Survivors include two sons, Morris Weldon and wife, Florence (Pritchett) Wheeler of Chillicothe, Mo., and Marcell Leon and wife, Susan (Wesbrook) Wheeler of Marshfield, Mo.; sister, Luella Jenks of Oklahoma City; mother, Viola Brittie Rogers of Guthrie, Okla.; three grandsons, Dr. John Wheeler, Jeremy Wheeler and Michael Wheeler; one granddaughter, Angela Wheeler; two great-grandsons; three great-granddaughters; and one nephew. In addition to her husband, Henry L. Wheeler Jr., she was preceded in death by her father, Barnett H. Rogers. Casket bearers will be Dr. John Wheeler, Jeremy Wheeler, Michael Wheeler, Angela Wheeler, Tracy Jenks and Mike Kiespert. Honorary casket bearers will be Nicholas Wheeler, Micah Wheeler, Melody Slawson, Morgan Slawson and Emily Slawson.
Arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Guthrie.3977 F iv Lena May Wheeler Lena married Mr. Klopenstine. 3978 M v Bobby Wheeler 3979 M vi Earnest Wheeler
1958. Ward Dale Wheeler (Greenlee , David Potter , Jesse , Benjamin , William , Martin , John , John , Henry ) was born 1 on 12 Aug 1883 in Texas. He died 2 on 9 Feb 1994 in McLennan Co., Texas. Ward was counted in a census 3 in 1920 in Denton Co., Texas. He was counted in a census 4 in 1930 in Denton, Denton Co., Texas.
In 1930 he was working as a mechanic. His wife was working as a saleslady.
Ward married Ruby Ethel Parker on 25 Mar 1909 in Texas. Ruby was born 1 on 15 Nov 1888 in Willow City, Gillespie Co., Texas. She died 2 on 21 Jul 1962 in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.
They had the following children:
3980 F i Ila Mae Wheeler
1962. Vonnie "Bonnie" Wheeler (Greenlee , David Potter , Jesse , Benjamin , William , Martin , John , John , Henry ) was born 1 in Dec 1892 in Texas.
Vonnie married Jesse Cole Marchbanks. Jesse was born 1 on 19 Dec 1896 in Cresson, Texas.
They had the following children:
3981 M i Francis Cole Marchbanks was born 1 in 1918 in Texas. He died in 1994. He was buried in Moore Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas.
His headstone reads "CPL US Army Air Corps."Francis married Helen Glenn Standard 1. Helen was born in 1923. She died in 1997. She was buried in Moore Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas. 3982 F ii Virginia La Verne Marchbanks Virginia married Jesse Stanford Jones.
1966. Luther Hamilton Wheeler (Greenlee , David Potter , Jesse , Benjamin , William , Martin , John , John , Henry ) was born 1 on 2 Oct 1902 in Texas. He died 2 on 20 Aug 1984 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Luther was counted in a census 3 in 1930 in Stephenville, Erath Co., Texas.
He was working as a city bus driver in 1930.
Luther married Nellie Roberts.
They had the following children:
3983 M i Charles Roland Wheeler Charles married Lynn Marie Longbrake.
1967. Jessie Forest Wheeler (Greenlee , David Potter , Jesse , Benjamin , William , Martin , John , John , Henry ) was born 1 on 2 Oct 1902 in Texas. He died 2 in Apr 1978 in Morgan, Bosque Co., Texas. Jessie was counted in a census 3 in 1930 in Wise Co., Texas.
Jessie married Thelma Pitts about 1923 in Texas. Thelma was born 1 on 16 Nov 1908 in Texas. She died 2 on 30 Dec 2001 in Morgan, Bosque Co., Texas.
They had the following children:
3984 M i Ward Dale Wheeler was born 1 on 31 Jan 1925 in Texas. He died 2 on 9 Feb 1994 in Morgan, Bosque Co., Texas. Ward married Pauline Murphy. 3985 M ii Bobbie James Wheeler
1968. Albert Henry Wheeler (John H. , James Thaddeus , Jesse , Benjamin , William , Martin , John , John , Henry ) was born 1 in 1880 in Greene Co., Missouri. He died about 1918. Albert was counted in a census 2 in 1910 in Sapulpa Township, Creek Co., Oklahoma.
In 1910 the census showed his occupation as a carpenter in the oil fields.
Albert married Martha Jane Frantz 1 on 4 Jul 1901 in Indian Territory, Oklahoma. Martha was born 2 on 4 May 1881 in Oklahoma. She died on 8 May 1975 in Houston, Texas. She was buried in Edna, Labette Co., Kansas.
They had the following children:
3986 F i Ora M. Wheeler was born 1 on 10 May 1902 in Oklahoma. She died on 5 Dec 1948 in Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., Texas. Ora married Tom Pennington. 3987 M ii Oliver Wheeler was born 1 on 4 Oct 1903 in Oklahoma. He died on 4 Jun 1911 in Keifer, Creek Co., Oklahoma. 3988 M iii Raymond Hershel Wheeler 1 was born 2 on 30 Dec 1905 in Centralia, Craig Co., Indian Territory. He died in Mar 1964 in Miami, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma. Raymond married Minnie Marie Murphy 1 after 1930. Minnie was born on 9 Jan 1907. She died 2 on 29 Jul 1992 in Miami, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma. 3989 F iv George Fern Wheeler was born 1 on 24 Feb 1909 in Kansas. She died on 12 Apr 1986 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. George married (1) Herman Harkness. George married (2) Gene Guinn.
1971. Pearl Wheeler (John H. , James Thaddeus , Jesse , Benjamin , William , Martin , John , John , Henry ) was born 1 in Oct 1887 in Missouri. She died about 1908/1910 in Craig Co., Oklahoma.
Pearl married Hudson about 1906. Hudson died in 1907/1910 in Craig Co., Oklahoma.
They had the following children:
3990 M i Deward B. Hudson was born 1 on 5 Sep 1908 in Craig Co., Oklahoma. He died 2 on 23 Oct 1991 in Los Angeles, California.
1972. Harve F. Wheeler 1 (John H. , James Thaddeus , Jesse , Benjamin , William , Martin , John , John , Henry ) was born 2, 3 on 25 Dec 1889 in Hickory Grove, Missouri. He died on 10 May 1954 in Ponca City, Kay Co., Oklahoma. He was buried in Big Cabin, Craig Co., Oklahoma. Harve was counted in a census in 1920 in Mounds, Creek Co., Oklahoma. He was counted in a census 4 in 1930 in Econtuchka, Seminole Co., Oklahoma.
He was a meter tester on an oil well in 1930. He retired from Gulf Oil Company.
Harve married Mae F.. Mae was born 1 on 3 Apr 1890 in Missouri. She died 2 in May 1981 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
They had the following children:
3991 M i Hershel Wheeler 3992 F ii Helen Ruth Wheeler Helen married Evans. 3993 F iii Virginia Marcette Wheeler Virginia married Armstrong.
1975. Walter Preston Emerson 1, 2 (Sarah Ann Frances Wheeler , James Thaddeus , Jesse , Benjamin , William , Martin , John , John , Henry ) was born 3 on 14 Nov 1879 in Jasper Co., Missouri. He died on 13 Jul 1946 in Fairgrove, Greene Co., Missouri. He was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri. Walter was counted in a census 4 in 1920 in Jackson Township, Greene Co., Missouri. He was counted in a census 5 in 1930 in Jackson Township, Greene Co., Missouri.
"One of the enterprising and deserving young men of Fair Grove, Greene county, is Walter P. Emerson, who is filling very acceptably the position of postmaster and is also conducting a store there. He was formerly a resident of Springfield and has spent most of his life in this county.
Walter P. Emerson grew up on the home farm and assisted with the general work there. He was one year old when his parents brought him from Jasper county to Franklin township. He was educated in the district schools here, later taking a course in the Springfield Business College, from which he was graduated in 1902. He lived in Springfield six years, working as a street car conductor for four years, and as a teamster for two years. He moved to Fair Grove in March, 1908 where he has since resided. He has for some time been conducting a small general store, and in the spring of 1914 took the civil service examination and was appointed postmaster at Fair Grove the following July. He is discharging the duties of in a highly acceptable manner to the department and the people. is next door to the office. He is an honest, obliging and courteous young man, and his appointment to this office was highly pleasing to the citizens of Fair Grove and vicinity.
Mr. Emerson was married October 9, 1901, to Pearlie Blair, a daughter of Thomas A. and Malinda (Sharp) Blair. To this union five children have been born, namely: Audra Preston, James Thomas, Zelma Hazel, Elma Dazel and Claude Elwyn.
Politically, Mr. Emerson is a Democrat. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Woodmen of the World, both at Fair Grove, and his wife is a member of the Baptist church."
The 1910 census said he was a "confectioner" and ran a candy store.
Walter married Pearl Alma "May" Blair 1 on 9 Oct 1901 in Greene Co., Missouri. Pearl was born on 16 Dec 1884 in Fairgrove, Greene Co., Missouri. She died on 21 Feb 1967 in Fairgrove, Greene Co., Missouri. She was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.
After first husband, Walter died, May remarried to a man named Lee Hankins, details
unknown.
They had the following children:
3994 M i Audra Preston "Aud" Emerson was born 1 on 17 Dec 1902 in Jackson Township, Greene Co., Missouri. He died 2 on 2 Oct 1975 in Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri. He was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri. Audra was counted in a census 3 in 1930 in Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.
Quoting news clip obit.:
"A.P. EMERSON--A. P. (Aud) Emerson, 71, of 1016 Mt. Vernon, died at 12:10 a.m.today in his home after a long illness.
A lifelong resident of the Fair Grove and Springfield areas, he served in the
Springfield Fire Department for 38 years, holding positions of fireman,
captain, and district chief, from which he retired in 1961.
He was an ardent fisherman, and earlier had been active in sports.
Surviving are his wife, Helen M.; daughter, Mrs. De Ann Jacobs, 1846 South
Nettleton; a step-daughter, Mrs. Jo Ann Nichols, 1962 South Westwood; three
brothers, Wayne, of 4555 Reed Road, Tom, of Route 6, and Bill of Gardena,
Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Dazel Harmon, 807 North Pickwick, and Mrs. Juanita
Wiseman, Aurora; and three grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the building fund at Broadway Methodist
Church, where Mr. Emerson was a member.Audra married (1) Edith Wheeler. Audra married (2) Helen M. 1 about 1933. Helen was born on 29 Mar 1908 in Missouri. She died in Nov 1986 in Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri. 3995 M ii James Thomas "Tom" Emerson was born 1 on 3 Mar 1905 in Jackson Township, Greene Co., Missouri. He died 2 on 3 May 1998. 3996 F iii Hazel Zelma Emerson 3997 F iv Dazel Alma Ann Emerson 3998 M v Claude Elwin Emerson 3999 F vi Juanita Mazel Emerson 4000 M vii Wayne Paul Emerson