William Cleveland Dempsey

M, (27 October 1888 - 9 May 1968)
FatherFrancis Marion Dempsey (21 Oct 1842 - 19 Apr 1932)
MotherSarah Ann Elizabeth Smith (22 Dec 1855 - 1894)
Birth*27 October 1888 William was born on 27 October 1888. 
Employment* William's occupation: attorney. 
Marriage* He married Edna Fredonia Gray. 
Death*9 May 1968 He died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 9 May 1968 at age 79. 
Burial* His body was interred at Ashland City Cemetery, Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama.1 
Biography* William Cleveland Dempsey was known as "Cleve." Mrs. Charles (Margaret Whatley) Lee wrote 31 Jan 1979: Cleve Dempsey used to live in Ashland.... He was a lawyer, had an office in the court house. 

Family

Edna Fredonia Gray (19 December 1890 - July 1984)
Children
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 212.

Jettie Roberta Gray

F, (13 March 1900 - 25 October 1982)
FatherRobert Sanford Gray (9 May 1875 - 18 Sep 1953)
MotherMinnie Othela Matthews (c 1878 - 27 Jan 1945)
Birth*13 March 1900 Jettie was born at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas, on 13 March 1900. 
(Daughter) Photographedsay November 1900 She appeared as a daughter in a family photograph say November 1900 at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas.1
Robert Sanford & Minnie Gray with daughter Jettie Roberta
Marriage*circa 1915 She married Charles Robinson circa 1915. 
Married Namecirca 1915  As of circa 1915, her married name was Robinson. 
Marriage*circa 1918 She married Lewis Everett Daniel circa 1918. 
Married Namecirca 1918  As of circa 1918, her married name was Daniel. 
Photographedcirca 1932 She was photographed circa 1932 at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas,
Jettie Roberta (Gray) Daniel, Leonard Elvin Daniel, Lewis E. Daniel, & Charles Ernest Daniel.2
Lewis & Jettie Roberta (Gray) Daniel family
Death*25 October 1982 She died at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, on 25 October 1982 at age 82. 
Burial*say 27 October 1982 Her body was interred say 27 October 1982 at East Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa Co., Arizona.2 

Family 1

Charles Robinson (circa 1898 - )
Child

Family 2

Lewis Everett Daniel (17 December 1886 - 21 January 1964)
Child
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Last Edited15 November 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jul 2008 to Lew Griffin from Dana McCarthy, e-mail address.
    Picture courtesy of Charlotte Olivia Daniel.
  2. E-mail written Jul 2008 to Lew Griffin from Dana McCarthy, e-mail address.

Lewis Everett Daniel

M, (17 December 1886 - 21 January 1964)
FatherTheophilus Bostwick Daniel1 (s 1868 - )
MotherNannie Fort1 (s 1870 - )
Name Variation He was also known as Lewis Elias Daniel. 
Name-Comm His was commonly known as Lewie Daniel. 
Birth*17 December 1886 Lewis was born at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas, on 17 December 1886.1 
Marriage*circa 1918 He married Jettie Roberta Gray circa 1918. 
Photographed*circa 1932 He was photographed circa 1932 at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas,
Jettie Roberta (Gray) Daniel, Leonard Elvin Daniel, Lewis E. Daniel, & Charles Ernest Daniel.1
Lewis & Jettie Roberta (Gray) Daniel family
Death*21 January 1964 He died at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, on 21 January 1964 at age 77.1 
Burial*say 23 January 1964 His body was interred say 23 January 1964 at East Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa Co., Arizona.1 
Research note*25 September 2008 Other names for Lewis were Lewis E. DANIEL, and Lewis Elias DANIEL.
General Notes: He moved to Arizona the day after Christmas in 1940. He had TB, and moved for his
health as well as other reasons. His son Leonard went with him, and the rest of the family moved at a
later time.
He is found in the City Directory for Phoenix and Vicinity, 1947-1948. He is Daniel, Lew (Jettie) h rt 6
box 787.
World War Draft Registration:
He was Lewis Elias Daniel, aged 30, residing in Carthage RFD # 2, Texas. He was born 17 Dec 1886 in
Carthage, Texas. He was farming on his own on the Mrs. Nannie Daniel farm. He claimed three
motherless children as dependents. He had had no military service. When he signed his name, the first
name was unclear but is apparently Lewis. His middle name was Elias.
Census:
1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Panola, Texas; Roll: T624_1583; Page: 7B; Enumeration
District: 129; Image:948
122/123, Daniels, Lewis, head, m, w, 23, m1, 1, TX, AL, TX, farmer, gen. farm, own acct., rent, farm
----, Mirtie, wife, f, w, m1, 1, 0 children, 0 living, TX, TX, TX, none

1930; Census Place: Precinct 7, Red River, Texas; Roll: 2385; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 24;
Image: 1048.0.
Highway 5 East of Avery
75/78, Daniels, Lewis E., head, rent, on a farm, m, w, 43, m, 22, TX, AL, TX, farm, general farm, not a
veteran
----, Berta, wife, head, f, w, 30, m, 17, AL, AL, AL, none
----, (Estelle is crossed out) Bobbie, dau., f, w, 15, s, TX, TX, TX, none
Robinson, Elton, step-son, m, w, 13, s, TX, TN, AL, laborer, gen. farm, no pay
Daniel, Lenard, son, m, w, 11, s, TX, TX, AL, none
----, Earnest, son, m, w, 9, s, TX, TX, AL, none

Jordan, Opal, sister-in-law, f, w, 21, wd, TX, AL, AL, none
----, Billie R., nephew, m, w, 1 5/12, s, TX, GA, TX, none

NOTE: His son Holden Burdette was living with his grandmother Nannie in Panola County. See the
Nannie Fort information.

Noted events in his life were:
He had a residence in 1910 in Panola County, Texas, USA.
He had a residence in 1930 in Red River County, Texas, USA
He had a residence in 1940 in Paducah, Cottle, Texas, USA.1 

Family

Jettie Roberta Gray (13 March 1900 - 25 October 1982)
Child
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Last Edited3 November 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jul 2008 to Lew Griffin from Dana McCarthy, e-mail address.

Leeman Herbert Gray

M, (2 October 1901 - 9 January 1989)
FatherRobert Sanford Gray (9 May 1875 - 18 Sep 1953)
MotherMinnie Othela Matthews (c 1878 - 27 Jan 1945)
Birth*2 October 1901 Leeman was born on 2 October 1901. 
Marriage*say 1926 He married Grace Sauls say 1926. 
Death*9 January 1989 He died at Tenaha, Shelby Co., Texas, on 9 January 1989 at age 87. 

Family

Grace Sauls (9 October 1905 - )
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Grace Sauls

F, (9 October 1905 - )
Birth*9 October 1905 Grace was born on 9 October 1905. 
Marriage*say 1926 She married Leeman Herbert Gray say 1926. 
Married Namesay 1926  As of say 1926, her married name was Gray. 

Family

Leeman Herbert Gray (2 October 1901 - 9 January 1989)
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Last Edited23 June 2014

Homer Wilson Gray

M, (26 July 1903 - January 1947)
FatherRobert Sanford Gray (9 May 1875 - 18 Sep 1953)
MotherMinnie Othela Matthews (c 1878 - 27 Jan 1945)
Birth*26 July 1903 Homer was born on 26 July 1903. 
Death*January 1947 He died at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas, in January 1947 at age 43. 
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Edna Adele Gray

F, (25 February 1905 - 23 February 1985)
FatherRobert Sanford Gray (9 May 1875 - 18 Sep 1953)
MotherMinnie Othela Matthews (c 1878 - 27 Jan 1945)
Birth*25 February 1905 Edna was born on 25 February 1905. 
Marriage*circa 1923 She married Luther Presswood circa 1923. 
Married Namecirca 1923  As of circa 1923, her married name was Presswood. 
Marriage* She married Clyde Williams. 
Married Name Her married name was Williams. 
Death*23 February 1985 She died at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, on 23 February 1985 at age 79. 

Family 1

Luther Presswood (2 November 1900 - May 1969)
Child

Family 2

Clyde Williams (circa 1903 - )
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Clyde Williams

M, (circa 1903 - )
Birth*circa 1903 Clyde was born circa 1903. 
Marriage* He married Edna Adele Gray. 

Family

Edna Adele Gray (25 February 1905 - 23 February 1985)
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Fred Eugene Gray

M, (9 June 1907 - 10 February 1973)
FatherRobert Sanford Gray (9 May 1875 - 18 Sep 1953)
MotherMinnie Othela Matthews (c 1878 - 27 Jan 1945)
Birth*9 June 1907 Fred was born on 9 June 1907. 
Marriage*circa 1932 He married Hazel Towmey circa 1932. 
Death*10 February 1973 He died at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, on 10 February 1973 at age 65. 

Family

Hazel Towmey (circa 1910 - )
Child
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Hazel Towmey

F, (circa 1910 - )
Birth*circa 1910 Hazel was born circa 1910. 
Marriage*circa 1932 She married Fred Eugene Gray circa 1932. 
Married Namecirca 1932  As of circa 1932, her married name was Gray. 

Family

Fred Eugene Gray (9 June 1907 - 10 February 1973)
Child
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Opal Irene Gray

F, (29 November 1908 - 11 July 1976)
FatherRobert Sanford Gray (9 May 1875 - 18 Sep 1953)
MotherMinnie Othela Matthews (c 1878 - 27 Jan 1945)
Birth*29 November 1908 Opal was born on 29 November 1908. 
Marriage* She married Clarence Jordan. 
Married Name Her married name was Jordan. 
Marriage*circa 1932 She married Claude Chilcoat circa 1932. 
Married Namecirca 1932  As of circa 1932, her married name was Chilcoat. 
Death*11 July 1976 She died at De Queen, Sevier Co., Arkansas, on 11 July 1976 at age 67. 

Family 1

Clarence Jordan (circa 1906 - )
Children

Family 2

Claude Chilcoat (5 August 1907 - February 1979)
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Claude Chilcoat

M, (5 August 1907 - February 1979)
Birth*5 August 1907 Claude was born on 5 August 1907. 
Marriage*circa 1932 He married Opal Irene Gray circa 1932. 
Death*February 1979 He died at De Queen, Sevier Co., Arkansas, in February 1979 at age 71. 

Family

Opal Irene Gray (29 November 1908 - 11 July 1976)
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Ruby Lucille Gray

F, (26 February 1911 - circa 1915)
FatherRobert Sanford Gray (9 May 1875 - 18 Sep 1953)
MotherMinnie Othela Matthews (c 1878 - 27 Jan 1945)
Birth*26 February 1911 Ruby was born on 26 February 1911. 
Death*circa 1915 She died circa 1915. 
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Last Edited9 July 1999

William Franklin Gray

M, (9 January 1913 - 1 November 1982)
FatherRobert Sanford Gray (9 May 1875 - 18 Sep 1953)
MotherMinnie Othela Matthews (c 1878 - 27 Jan 1945)
Birth*9 January 1913 William was born on 9 January 1913. 
Death*1 November 1982 He died at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas, on 1 November 1982 at age 69. 
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Vera Inez Gray

F, (19 May 1916 - January 1994)
FatherRobert Sanford Gray (9 May 1875 - 18 Sep 1953)
MotherMinnie Othela Matthews (c 1878 - 27 Jan 1945)
Birth*19 May 1916 Vera was born on 19 May 1916.1 
Marriage*1939 She married Doffard Lee Brister in 1939. 
Married Name1939  As of 1939, her married name was Brister. 
Death*January 1994 She died at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, in January 1994 at age 77.1 

Family

Doffard Lee Brister (22 June 1908 - 8 March 1987)
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Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Doffard Lee Brister

M, (22 June 1908 - 8 March 1987)
Birth*22 June 1908 Doffard was born on 22 June 1908.1 
Marriage*1939 He married Vera Inez Gray in 1939. 
Death*8 March 1987 He died at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, on 8 March 1987 at age 78.1 

Family

Vera Inez Gray (19 May 1916 - January 1994)
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Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Winona Faye Gray

F, (29 August 1918 - 21 June 1995)
FatherRobert Sanford Gray (9 May 1875 - 18 Sep 1953)
MotherMinnie Othela Matthews (c 1878 - 27 Jan 1945)
Birth*29 August 1918 Winona was born on 29 August 1918. 
Photographed*say 1948 She was photographed say 1948.1
Wynona Faye Gray
Residence*1991 Winona resided at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, in 1991. 
Death*21 June 1995 She died at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas, on 21 June 1995 at age 76.2 
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Last Edited2 November 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jul 2008 to Lew Griffin from Dana McCarthy, e-mail address.
  2. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Hazel Marie Gray

F, (13 September 1920 - 25 July 1970)
FatherRobert Sanford Gray (9 May 1875 - 18 Sep 1953)
MotherMinnie Othela Matthews (c 1878 - 27 Jan 1945)
Birth*13 September 1920 Hazel was born on 13 September 1920. 
Marriage*1938 She married S A McDaniel in 1938. 
Married Name1938  As of 1938, her married name was McDaniel. 
Death*25 July 1970 She died at Panola Co., Texas, on 25 July 1970 at age 49. 

Family

S A McDaniel (circa 1917 - 21 September 1995)
Child
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Last Edited24 January 2009

S A McDaniel1,2

M, (circa 1917 - 21 September 1995)
Birth*circa 1917 S was born circa 1917. 
Marriage*1938 He married Hazel Marie Gray in 1938. 
Death*21 September 1995 He died on 21 September 1995.2 

Family

Hazel Marie Gray (13 September 1920 - 25 July 1970)
Child
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Last Edited29 January 2009

Citations

  1. S. A. stood for nothing.
  2. E-mail written Jan 2009 to Lew Griffin from Charlotte Kay McDaniel LaGrone, e-mail address.

Annie Isabelle Hallmark

F, (5 March 1892 - after 1937)
FatherGeorge Washington Hallmark (4 Mar 1859 - 10 Nov 1944)
MotherMelissa Catherine Culpepper (4 Apr 1858 - 1 Nov 1939)
Birth*5 March 1892 Annie was born at Clay Co., Alabama, on 5 March 1892. 
Marriage*4 November 1912 She married Zealy Wright Corry on 4 November 1912 at age 20. 
Married Name4 November 1912  As of 4 November 1912, her married name was Corry. 
Death*after 1937 She died at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, after 1937. 

Family

Zealy Wright Corry (circa 1889 - )
Children
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Zealy Wright Corry

M, (circa 1889 - )
Birth*circa 1889 Zealy was born circa 1889. 
Marriage*4 November 1912 He married Annie Isabelle Hallmark on 4 November 1912. 

Family

Annie Isabelle Hallmark (5 March 1892 - after 1937)
Children
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Luraie Lezziebeth Hallmark

F, (17 October 1883 - 27 April 1972)
FatherGeorge Washington Hallmark (4 Mar 1859 - 10 Nov 1944)
MotherMelissa Catherine Culpepper (4 Apr 1858 - 1 Nov 1939)
Birth*17 October 1883 Luraie was born at Clay Co., Alabama, on 17 October 1883. 
Marriage*12 August 1903 She married Elery Washington McHugh on 12 August 1903 at age 19. 
Married Name12 August 1903  As of 12 August 1903, her married name was McHugh. 
Death*27 April 1972 She died at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, on 27 April 1972 at age 88. 
Biography* Luraie Lezziebeth was known as "Lizzie" and was listed with her parents, sister and son at a 1937 John James Culpepper family reunion. She was living in Atlanta, GA at the time. 

Family

Elery Washington McHugh (circa 1880 - )
Children
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Elery Washington McHugh

M, (circa 1880 - )
Birth*circa 1880 Elery was born circa 1880. 
Marriage*12 August 1903 He married Luraie Lezziebeth Hallmark on 12 August 1903. 
Death* He died at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia. 

Family

Luraie Lezziebeth Hallmark (17 October 1883 - 27 April 1972)
Children
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Addie Johnson

F, (28 April 1889 - April 1984)
FatherHerschel V. Johnson (29 Aug 1855 - 13 Mar 1939)
MotherMelvina Amanda Culpepper (21 Nov 1866 - 23 Oct 1956)
Birth*28 April 1889 Addie was born at Alabama on 28 April 1889. 
Marriage*26 September 1909 She married Pat H. Ford at Cullman Co., Alabama, on 26 September 1909 at age 20. 
Married Name26 September 1909  As of 26 September 1909, her married name was Ford. 
Death*April 1984 She died at Addison, Winston Co., Alabama, in April 1984. 
Biography* Addie and Pat Ford had eight children. Only two have been identified. 

Family

Pat H. Ford (15 June 1885 - April 1969)
Children
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Last Edited21 October 2001

Pat H. Ford

M, (15 June 1885 - April 1969)
Birth*15 June 1885 Pat was born on 15 June 1885. 
Marriage*26 September 1909 He married Addie Johnson at Cullman Co., Alabama, on 26 September 1909 at age 24. 
Death*April 1969 He died at Addison, Winston Co., Alabama, in April 1969 at age 83. 

Family

Addie Johnson (28 April 1889 - April 1984)
Children
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Guy J. Johnson

M, (25 April 1891 - circa 1962)
FatherHerschel V. Johnson (29 Aug 1855 - 13 Mar 1939)
MotherMelvina Amanda Culpepper (21 Nov 1866 - 23 Oct 1956)
Birth*25 April 1891 Guy was born at Alabama on 25 April 1891.1 
Marriage* He married Emma (?). 
Census*1910 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Cullman Co., Alabama, in 1910. 
Death*circa 1962 He died at Oneonta, Blount Co., Alabama, circa 1962. 
Biography* According to Mary Lillian Butler Pierce, 5 Feb 1979, he died of a stroke. Guy and Emma had one son, who died, and a daughter. 

Family

Emma (?) (say 1893 - )
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Paul Johnson, Arab, AL, gives date of marriage as 28 Apr 1915.

Emma (?)

F, (say 1893 - )
Married Name Her married name was Johnson. 
Marriage* She married Guy J. Johnson. 
Birth*say 1893 Emma was born say 1893. 

Family

Guy J. Johnson (25 April 1891 - circa 1962)
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Last Edited5 October 2000

Claud Johnson

M, (23 August 1893 - after 1978)
FatherHerschel V. Johnson (29 Aug 1855 - 13 Mar 1939)
MotherMelvina Amanda Culpepper (21 Nov 1866 - 23 Oct 1956)
Birth*23 August 1893 Claud was born at Alabama on 23 August 1893.1 
Marriage* He married Ida Hotten. 
Census*1910 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Boaz, Marshall Co., Alabama, in 1910. 
Death*after 1978 He died at Hanceville, Cullman Co., Alabama, after 1978. 
Biography* Claud and Ida had two sons, one living in Cullman, Cullman Co., AL and one living in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL. 

Family

Ida Hotten (circa 1896 - )
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Paul Johnson of Arab, AL, gives date of marriage as 23 Nov 1914.

Ida Hotten

F, (circa 1896 - )
Married Name Her married name was Johnson. 
Marriage* She married Claud Johnson. 
Birth*circa 1896 Ida was born circa 1896. 

Family

Claud Johnson (23 August 1893 - after 1978)
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Autry Mae Johnson

F, (10 May 1896 - after 1978)
FatherHerschel V. Johnson (29 Aug 1855 - 13 Mar 1939)
MotherMelvina Amanda Culpepper (21 Nov 1866 - 23 Oct 1956)
Birth*10 May 1896 Autry was born at Alabama on 10 May 1896. 
Census*1910 She was listed as a resident in the census report at Cullman Co., Alabama, in 1910. 
Marriage*12 November 1916 She married Herman Ryan at Cullman Co., Alabama, on 12 November 1916 at age 20. 
Married Name12 November 1916  As of 12 November 1916, her married name was Ryan. 
Death*after 1978 She died at Vinemont, Cullman Co., Alabama, after 1978. 
Biography* Autry Mae and Herman Ryan had four children. Only one has been identified. 

Family

Herman Ryan (circa 1893 - )
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Herman Ryan

M, (circa 1893 - )
Birth*circa 1893 Herman was born circa 1893. 
Marriage*12 November 1916 He married Autry Mae Johnson at Cullman Co., Alabama, on 12 November 1916. 

Family

Autry Mae Johnson (10 May 1896 - after 1978)
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Last Edited9 July 1999