Ethel Vantrease
F, (13 August 1875 - 23 August 1948)
James Asbury Sewell
M, (3 February 1873 - 18 May 1954)
Birth* | 3 February 1873 | James was born at Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 3 February 1873. |
Employment* | | James's occupation: truck farmer. |
Marriage* | December 1901 | He married Laura Livingston at El Dorado, Union Co., Arkansas, in December 1901 at age 28. |
Death* | 18 May 1954 | He died at Brownsville, Cameron Co., Texas, on 18 May 1954 at age 81. |
Burial* | 20 May 1954 | His body was interred on 20 May 1954 at Brownsville, Cameron Co., Texas. |
Biography* | | James Asbury Sewell was known as "As." Mrs. Ruth Sewell Primm, in a 24 Oct 1977 letter, wrote that "As was a truck (produce) farmer near El Dorado, Ark. until early 1920's. Moved to Brownsville, TX as a fruit & vegetable farmer." The following death notice is from an unknown source: J. A. SEWELL Funeral services for J. A. Sewell, 81, were held at Brownsville, Tex. Thursday afternoon. Mr. Sewell, who was a former resident of Shuler, died in Brownsville unexpectedly Tuesday. He had been active until recently when he underwent surgery. Born in Georgia, Mr. Sewell came to Union county at the age when he also engaged in truck farming at Shuler until June, 1912 [read 1921] when he moved to Brownsville where he also engaged in truck farming.[sentence as printed] He was a member of the Methodist church. His survivors include his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Beth Snow, Harligen, Tex; two sons, John Cobb Sewell and Emmett Sewell, both of Brownsville; four brothers, N. Frank Sewell and A. C. Sewell, both of Shuler; E. K, Sewell, Osceola and W. D. Sewell, El Dorado. |
Laura Livingston
F, (circa 1868 - 5 June 1959)
John Henry Sewell
M, (3 January 1878 - 6 March 1946)
Birth* | 3 January 1878 | John was born at Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 3 January 1878. |
Employment* | | John's occupation: farmer. |
(Son) Photographed | circa 1896 | He appeared as a son in a family photograph circa 1896 at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas, Seated: John Asbury Sewell and Sarah Elizabeth (Culpepper) Sewell; standing (left to right): Walter Duke Sewell, John Henry Sewell, Perlina Elizabeth Sewell, Noah Franklin Sewell, and Alvin Clement Sewell.1John Asbury and Sarah Elizabeth (Culpepper) Sewell family |
Marriage* | 14 October 1907 | He married Amanda Britt at New Hope, Drew Co., Arkansas, on 14 October 1907 at age 29. |
Death* | 6 March 1946 | He died at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas, on 6 March 1946 at age 68. |
Biography* | | The following death notice is from an unknown source: John Henry Sewell Retired Union County Farmer. El Dorado, March 6 (Spl).--John Henry Sewell, aged 68, retired farmer of Schuler, died today. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Charles Asbury Sewell of North Little Rock and Henry Erastus Sewell of Magnolia; a daughter Mrs. Fay Williford of Camden, and five brothers, the Rev, E. K. Sewell of Osceola, Asbury Sewell of Brownsville, Tex. and Duke, Frank and Alvin Sewell, all of El Dorado. |
Citations
- Correspondence from Paula Sewell Reynolds (Mrs. R. M. Reynolds) to Lew Griffin.
Amanda Britt
F, (6 May 1881 - 24 December 1975)
Noah Franklin Sewell
M, (15 October 1881 - 24 September 1965)
Birth* | 15 October 1881 | Noah was born at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas, on 15 October 1881. |
(Son) Photographed | circa 1896 | He appeared as a son in a family photograph circa 1896 at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas, Seated: John Asbury Sewell and Sarah Elizabeth (Culpepper) Sewell; standing (left to right): Walter Duke Sewell, John Henry Sewell, Perlina Elizabeth Sewell, Noah Franklin Sewell, and Alvin Clement Sewell.1John Asbury and Sarah Elizabeth (Culpepper) Sewell family |
Marriage* | 25 December 1902 | He married Trudie Valora Sessoms at Midway, Baxter Co., Arkansas, on 25 December 1902 at age 21. |
Photographed* | say 1923 | He was photographed say 1923 at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas.1Noah Franklin Sewell family |
Death* | 24 September 1965 | He died at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas, on 24 September 1965 at age 83. |
Burial* | 27 September 1965 | His body was interred on 27 September 1965 at Fredonia Cemetery, Union Co., Arkansas. |
Biography* | | He was known as "Frank." His daughter, Mrs. Ruth Sewell Primm, recalled his obituary from memory in a 6 Jan 1978 letter: Noah Franklin (N.F.) Sewell, 84, lifetime resident of Shuler Community, died Friday Sept. 24, 1965 at his home. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Fredonia Methodist Church. Burial in Fredonia Cemetery under the direction of Rumph Mortuary. Rev. Dewitt Harberson and Rev. Neil Hart officiating. Mr. Sewell was born 15 Oct, 1881 the son of J. A. and Sallie Culpepper Sewell. Mr. Sewell was a member of Fredonia Methodist Church. He served as steward and trustee of church many years. He was also member of school board a number of years and a farmer. Married Trudie V. Sessoms Dec. 25, 1902 who preceded him [in death] three (3) years ago. Survivors are 3 daughters: Mrs. Elizabeth Sewell Clark, Camden, Ark; Mrs. Essie Sewell Emerson, El Dorado, Ark; Miss Ruth Sewell of the house; three (3) sons: Joe F. Sewell, Shuler, Ark; Rev. James Ralph Sewell, Stephens, Ark; Amgrid A. (A. A.) Sewell, Hugo, OK; a foster son (nephew) Dale Sessoms, Camden, Ark; fifteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends. |
Citations
- Correspondence from Paula Sewell Reynolds (Mrs. R. M. Reynolds) to Lew Griffin.
Trudie Valora Sessoms
F, (10 May 1882 - 24 November 1962)
Birth* | 10 May 1882 | Trudie was born at Colerain, Bertie Co., North Carolina, on 10 May 1882. |
Marriage* | 25 December 1902 | She married Noah Franklin Sewell at Midway, Baxter Co., Arkansas, on 25 December 1902 at age 20. |
Married Name | 25 December 1902 | As of 25 December 1902, her married name was Sewell. |
(Wife) Photographed | say 1923 | She appeared as a wife in a family photograph say 1923 at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas.1Noah Franklin Sewell family |
Death* | 24 November 1962 | She died at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas, on 24 November 1962 at age 80. |
Burial* | 26 November 1962 | Her body was interred on 26 November 1962 at Fredonia Cemetery, Union Co., Arkansas. |
Biography* | | Mrs. Ruth Sewell Primm wrote, 24 Oct 1977, that Trudie V. Sessoms "moved with parents to Union County Arkansas when about 8 yrs old." In addition to their own children, Noah Franklin and Trudie Sessoms Sewell, raised their nephew, Richie Dale Sessoms, after the death of his mother, Perlina Sewell Sessoms. On 6 Jan 1978, Mrs. Primm added "... my mother was a sister of Perlina's husband [Seaton Sessoms]. My father and Perlina [Sewell] were brother and sister." The following obituary is from an unknown source Mrs N. F. Sewell Mrs. Trudie Valora Sewell, 80, Route 6 (Shuler Community), died in an El Dorado hospital Saturday after a two-month illness. Born May 10, 1882 in North Carolina, she was the daughter of A. B. and Alice Wynn Sessons. A pioneer resident of this county, she was a member of the Freedonia Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, N. F. Sewell; three sons, Rev. James R. Sewell, Parkdale, Ark., Joe Sewell, El Dorado and A. A. Sewell, Pawkusha, Okla; one foster son, Dale Sessions, Camden; three daughters, Mrs. G. C. Emerson and Miss Ruth Sewell, both of El Dorado, and Mrs. John Buck, Camden; 15 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p. m. from the Freedonia Methodist Church by the Rev. Dewitt Harbison and the Rev. David Wilson. Burial will be in Fredonia Cemetery by Rumph Mortuary. The body will remain at the mortuary. Pallbearers will be J. G. Ragsdale, H. P. Sewell, E. W. Sewell, Curtis Sewell, Bunn Sessoms and Ralph Dumas. |
Citations
- Correspondence from Paula Sewell Reynolds (Mrs. R. M. Reynolds) to Lew Griffin.
Perlina Elizabeth Sewell
F, (23 April 1883 - 23 July 1920)
Birth* | 23 April 1883 | Perlina was born at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas, on 23 April 1883. |
(Daughter) Photographed | circa 1896 | She appeared as a daughter in a family photograph circa 1896 at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas, Seated: John Asbury Sewell and Sarah Elizabeth (Culpepper) Sewell; standing (left to right): Walter Duke Sewell, John Henry Sewell, Perlina Elizabeth Sewell, Noah Franklin Sewell, and Alvin Clement Sewell.1John Asbury and Sarah Elizabeth (Culpepper) Sewell family |
Marriage* | April 1902 | She married Seaton Gails Sessoms at Midway, Baxter Co., Arkansas, in April 1902. |
Married Name | April 1902 | As of April 1902, her married name was Sessoms. |
Death* | 23 July 1920 | She died at Midway, Baxter Co., Arkansas, on 23 July 1920 at age 37. |
Citations
- Correspondence from Paula Sewell Reynolds (Mrs. R. M. Reynolds) to Lew Griffin.
Seaton Gails Sessoms
M, (13 April 1879 - 23 June 1925)
Birth* | 13 April 1879 | Seaton was born at Colerain, Bertie Co., North Carolina, on 13 April 1879. |
Marriage* | April 1902 | He married Perlina Elizabeth Sewell at Midway, Baxter Co., Arkansas, in April 1902. |
Death* | 23 June 1925 | He died at Midway, Baxter Co., Arkansas, on 23 June 1925 at age 46 From Ashley Elizabeth Aden, February 2008: "Seaton Sessoms was shot when someone reported to authorities that he was running an illegal still." |
Biography* | | Mrs. Ruth Sewell Primm wrote, 24 Oct 1977, that Seaton Gails Sessoms "moved with parents to Union County, Arkansas when about 11 yrs. old." Also he was "a farmer, merchant and cotton gin owner." In a 6 Jan 1978 letter, Mrs. Primm added that Seaton Sessoms was the brother of Trudie Sessoms, Mrs. Primm's mother. |
Alvin Clement Sewell
M, (29 August 1884 - 7 March 1963)
Birth* | 29 August 1884 | Alvin was born at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas, on 29 August 1884. |
Employment* | | Alvin's occupation: farmer. |
(Son) Photographed | circa 1896 | He appeared as a son in a family photograph circa 1896 at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas, Seated: John Asbury Sewell and Sarah Elizabeth (Culpepper) Sewell; standing (left to right): Walter Duke Sewell, John Henry Sewell, Perlina Elizabeth Sewell, Noah Franklin Sewell, and Alvin Clement Sewell.1John Asbury and Sarah Elizabeth (Culpepper) Sewell family |
Marriage* | 10 December 1916 | He married Ivy Phillips at Village, Columbia Co., Arkansas, on 10 December 1916 at age 32. |
Death* | 7 March 1963 | He died at El Dorado, Union Co., Arkansas, on 7 March 1963 at age 78. |
Burial* | 9 March 1963 | His body was interred on 9 March 1963 at Fredonia Cemetery, Union Co., Arkansas. |
Biography* | | The following obituary is from an unknown source: A. C. SEWELL Alvin Clements Sewell, 78, of, Rt. 6, El Dorado, died Thursday afternoon in a local hospital following a long illness. He was born Aug. 29, 1884 in Union County, the son of John A. and Sallie Culpepper Sewell. He was a retired farmer, lifelong resident of the county and a member of the Fredonia Methodist Church at Shuler. Survivors include his widow Mrs. Ivy Phillips Sewell; a son Curtis Sewell, of El Dorado; a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Dumas of El Dorado; and a brother, N. F. Sewell of Shuler; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a. m. Saturday at the Fredonia Methodist Church with the Rev. David Wilson and the Rev. George Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Fredonia Cemetery under the direction of Rumph Mortuary. The body will remain at the mortuary until funeral time. |
Citations
- Correspondence from Paula Sewell Reynolds (Mrs. R. M. Reynolds) to Lew Griffin.
Ivy Phillips
F, (14 August 1888 - 29 January 1971)
Birth* | 14 August 1888 | Ivy was born at Village, Columbia Co., Arkansas, on 14 August 1888. |
Marriage* | 10 December 1916 | She married Alvin Clement Sewell at Village, Columbia Co., Arkansas, on 10 December 1916 at age 28. |
Married Name | 10 December 1916 | As of 10 December 1916, her married name was Sewell. |
Death* | 29 January 1971 | She died at El Dorado, Union Co., Arkansas, on 29 January 1971 at age 82. |
Emma Florence Sewell
F, (14 August 1886 - 1 February 1887)
Birth* | 14 August 1886 | Emma was born at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas, on 14 August 1886. |
Death* | 1 February 1887 | She died on 1 February 1887. |
Audrey Sewell
M, (28 December 1890 - 1946)
Birth* | 28 December 1890 | Audrey was born at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas, on 28 December 1890. |
Employment* | | Audrey's occupation: farmer. |
(Son) Photographed | circa 1910 | He appeared as a son in a family photograph circa 1910 at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas, George Pierce & Lena (Bird) Sewell (seated) and family standing (l-r): Loran, Audrey, Horace Preston, and Melle Sewell.1George Pierce Sewell family |
Death* | 1946 | He died in 1946. |
Citations
- Correspondence from Paula Sewell Reynolds (Mrs. R. M. Reynolds) to Lew Griffin.
Horace Preston Sewell
M, (2 December 1893 - 30 August 1974)
Birth* | 2 December 1893 | Horace was born at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas, on 2 December 1893. |
Employment* | | Horace's occupation: farmer. |
(Son) Photographed | circa 1910 | He appeared as a son in a family photograph circa 1910 at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas, George Pierce & Lena (Bird) Sewell (seated) and family standing (l-r): Loran, Audrey, Horace Preston, and Melle Sewell.1George Pierce Sewell family |
Photographed* | say 1916 | He was photographed say 1916 at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas.1Horace Preston Sewell Horace P. Sewell |
Marriage* | 28 October 1916 | He married Bessie Harris on 28 October 1916 at age 22. |
Photographed | say 1956 | He was photographed say 1956 at Union Co., Arkansas, Left to right: Murray Walton Sewell, Horace Preston Sewell, Wendell William Sewell Sr., & Wilson Horace Sewell.1Horace Preston Sewell & sons |
Death* | 30 August 1974 | He died at El Dorado, Union Co., Arkansas, on 30 August 1974 at age 80. |
Citations
- Correspondence from Paula Sewell Reynolds (Mrs. R. M. Reynolds) to Lew Griffin.
Bessie Harris
F, (9 March 1898 - April 1989)
Birth* | 9 March 1898 | Bessie was born on 9 March 1898. |
Marriage* | 28 October 1916 | She married Horace Preston Sewell on 28 October 1916 at age 18. |
Married Name | 28 October 1916 | As of 28 October 1916, her married name was Sewell. |
Death* | April 1989 | She died at El Dorado, Union Co., Arkansas, in April 1989 at age 91. |
Loran Sewell
M, (10 November 1902 - 13 February 1963)
Birth* | 10 November 1902 | Loran was born at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas, on 10 November 1902. |
Marriage* | | He married Gertrude Allen. |
Marriage* | | He married Estelle Roan. |
(Son) Photographed | circa 1910 | He appeared as a son in a family photograph circa 1910 at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas, George Pierce & Lena (Bird) Sewell (seated) and family standing (l-r): Loran, Audrey, Horace Preston, and Melle Sewell.1George Pierce Sewell family |
Death* | 13 February 1963 | He died on 13 February 1963 at age 60. |
Citations
- Correspondence from Paula Sewell Reynolds (Mrs. R. M. Reynolds) to Lew Griffin.
Gertrude Allen
F, (circa 1905 - )
Married Name | | Her married name was Sewell. |
Marriage* | | She married Loran Sewell. |
Birth* | circa 1905 | Gertrude was born circa 1905. |
Estelle Roan
F, (circa 1905 - )
Married Name | | Her married name was Sewell. |
Marriage* | | She married Loran Sewell. |
Birth* | circa 1905 | Estelle was born circa 1905. |
Biography* | | (an unknown value.) |
Melle E. Sewell
F, (7 November 1905 - 2 July 2000)
Birth* | 7 November 1905 | Melle was born at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas, on 7 November 1905. |
Residence* | | Melle resided at El Dorado, Union Co., Arkansas. |
(Daughter) Photographed | circa 1910 | She appeared as a daughter in a family photograph circa 1910 at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas, George Pierce & Lena (Bird) Sewell (seated) and family standing (l-r): Loran, Audrey, Horace Preston, and Melle Sewell.1George Pierce Sewell family |
Married Name | say 1924 | As of say 1924, her married name was McCollum. |
Marriage* | say 1924 | She married W. H. McCollum say 1924. |
Death* | 2 July 2000 | She died at El Dorado, Union Co., Arkansas, on 2 July 2000 at age 94.2 |
W. H. McCollum
M, (circa 1903 - )
Birth* | circa 1903 | W. was born circa 1903. |
Marriage* | say 1924 | He married Melle E. Sewell say 1924. |
Eustace Woodard Sewell
M, (23 July 1902 - May 1971)
Pauline Harrison
F, (circa 1905 - )
Married Name | | Her married name was Sewell. |
Marriage* | | She married Eustace Woodard Sewell. |
Birth* | circa 1905 | Pauline was born circa 1905. |
Ralston Vantrease Sewell
M, (6 July 1904 - 11 January 1989)
Zelma Cates
F, (26 September 1906 - December 1984)
Birth* | 26 September 1906 | Zelma was born on 26 September 1906. |
Marriage* | 14 February 1931 | She married Ralston Vantrease Sewell on 14 February 1931 at age 24. |
Married Name | 14 February 1931 | As of 14 February 1931, her married name was Sewell. |
Death* | December 1984 | She died at El Dorado, Union Co., Arkansas, in December 1984 at age 78. |
John Allen Sewell
M, (27 February 1911 - June 1972)
Annice Johnson
F, (say 1913 - )
Carrie Beth Sewell
F, (8 September 1902 - 25 August 1991)
Henry Evans Snow
M, (say 1900 - 4 February 1950)
John Carr Sewell
M, (22 March 1906 - 15 June 1998)
Birth* | 22 March 1906 | John was born at El Dorado, Union Co., Arkansas, on 22 March 1906. |
Marriage* | 1931 | He married Allie Bell in 1931. |
Death* | 15 June 1998 | He died at Brownsville, Cameron Co., Texas, on 15 June 1998 at age 92. |
Biography* | | A relative Mrs. Ruth Sewell Primm, in a 3 Dec 1977 letter, listed John's middle name as "Carr." In the obituary of his father, James Asbury Sewell, John's middle name was listed as "Cobb." John and Allie had two adopted children, Laura Bell Sewell and John C. Sewell, Jr. |
Allie Bell
F, (14 April 1904 - December 1970)
Birth* | 14 April 1904 | Allie was born on 14 April 1904. |
Marriage* | 1931 | She married John Carr Sewell in 1931. |
Married Name | 1931 | As of 1931, her married name was Sewell. |
Death* | December 1970 | She died at Brownsville, Cameron Co., Texas, in December 1970 at age 66. |
James Emmett Sewell
M, (17 March 1908 - January 1979)
Alice Crowe
F, (circa 1908 - )
Birth* | circa 1908 | Alice was born circa 1908. |
Marriage* | 1929 | She married James Emmett Sewell in 1929. |
Married Name | 1929 | As of 1929, her married name was Sewell. |