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Helen ______ married Matthew Owen "Curly" Alford, son of William Joseph "Gunge" Alford and Margaret Elizabeth "Mag" Owens.

Mary Jordon was born on April 14, 1868 at Pike County, AR. [Linda Jane Willingham chart shows her born Apr 14 1865. The 1870 Pike County Census indicates she is 2 years old. The 1880 Pike County AR Census shows her as 11 years old. Both of the records support a birth year of 1868 rather than 1865.]. She was the daughter of Joseph David Alford and Martha Ellen Jourdon.      She was enumerated with Joseph David Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 22, 1870; Mary Jordan was shown at age 2 as a single white female born in Arkansas.      She was enumerated with Joseph David Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 22, 1880; Mary was shown at age 11 as a single white female, niece of David, born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Arkansas. Her mother was born in Alabama. She was shown at home. She could neither read nor write. Mary was shown with the last name of Jordan. Mary Jordon married Quincy Albert Ray, son of William Ray and Emeline Jenkins, circa 1881 at Pike County, AR. Mary Jordon died on June 7, 1945 at Hot Spring County, AR, at age 77. She was buried at Deroche Cemetery, Hot Spring County, AR.

     Children of Mary Jordon and Quincy Albert Ray:

Elizabeth B. "Lizza" Ray+   b. June, 1882
Martha Jane Ray+   b. January 28, 1885, d. May 14, 1973
George L. Ray   b. November, 1893
Thomas J. Ray   b. May, 1900
Walter E. Ray   b. circa 1901

Quincy Albert Ray was born on March 15, 1854 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of William Ray and Emeline Jenkins.      He was enumerated with William Ray on the Pike County, AR census dated June 28, 1860; Q.A. was listed at age 6 as a single white male born in Arkansas.      He was enumerated with Emeline Jenkins on the Pike County, AR census dated August 1, 1870; Quincy A. was listed at age 16 as a single white male born in Arkansas. He was shown with the occupation of farm laborer. Quincy Albert Ray married Mary Jordon, daughter of Joseph David Alford and Martha Ellen Jourdon, circa 1881 at Pike County, AR. Quincy Albert Ray appeared as head of household in the census enumerated 1900 at Pike County, AR. His is listed as Quince. He died on December 31, 1915 at Hot Spring County, AR, at age 61. He was buried at Deroche Cemetery, Hot Spring County, AR.

     Children of Quincy Albert Ray and Mary Jordon:

Elizabeth B. "Lizza" Ray+   b. June, 1882
Martha Jane Ray+   b. January 28, 1885, d. May 14, 1973
George L. Ray   b. November, 1893
Thomas J. Ray   b. May, 1900
Walter E. Ray   b. circa 1901

Emeline Jenkins was born circa 1828 at MS. She was the daughter of Thomas Jenkins and Elizabeth O'Neal. Emeline Jenkins married William Ray on December 23, 1847 at Pike County, AR.      She was enumerated with William Ray on the Pike County, AR census dated November 5, 1850; Emeline was listed at age 22 as a married white female born in Mississippi.      She was enumerated with William Ray on the Pike County, AR census dated June 28, 1860; Emeline was listed at age 31 as a married white female born in Mississippi.      She was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated August 1, 1870. She was found in Thompson Township, pages 14 and 15, Dwelling 110, Family 102; Emiline was listed at age 44 as a white female head of household born in Mississippi. She was shown with the occupation of keeping house. It appears her husband died between 1867 and 1870.

     Children of Emeline Jenkins and William Ray:

Levisa Louise Ray+   b. circa 1849
William Ray Jr.+   b. December 13, 1850, d. 1923
Quincy Albert Ray+   b. March 15, 1854, d. December 31, 1915
George W. Ray+   b. 1859
John Ray   b. 1862
Almilda Ray   b. 1867

William Ray was born on October 29, 1820 at AL. He married Emeline Jenkins, daughter of Thomas Jenkins and Elizabeth O'Neal, on December 23, 1847 at Pike County, AR.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated November 5, 1850. He was found in Thompson Township, page 192A, Dwelling 64, Family 64; William was listed at age 25 as a married white male farmer born in Arkansas. The family actually occupied dwelling 65 and was family 65. Both are shown as 64 because the enumerator made an error in numbering another dwelling-family. Also shown in the household is Eliza Ray (age 15, born in Arkansas). She must be a sister to William since he had only been married about three years.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated June 28, 1860. He was found in Thompson Township, page 15, Dwelling 106, Family 106; William was listed at age 34 born in Arkansas, as a married white male farmer with a personal estate valued at $130. William Ray died before 1870. [He is not listed with the family in the 1870 Pike County Arkansas Census.].

     Children of William Ray and Emeline Jenkins:

Levisa Louise Ray+   b. circa 1849
William Ray Jr.+   b. December 13, 1850, d. 1923
Quincy Albert Ray+   b. March 15, 1854, d. December 31, 1915
George W. Ray+   b. 1859
John Ray   b. 1862
Almilda Ray   b. 1867

Elizabeth B. "Lizza" Ray was born in June, 1882 at AR. She was the daughter of Quincy Albert Ray and Mary Jordon. Elizabeth B. "Lizza" Ray married Jim Cook on January 31, 1904 at Pike County, AR. He was 22. She was 21.

     Children of Elizabeth B. "Lizza" Ray and Jim Cook:

Albert Cook+   b. July 21, 1905, d. April 20, 1989
_____ Cook   b. circa 1907, d. 1907
Bill Cook   b. June 7, 1909, d. February 2, 1985

Jim Cook married Elizabeth B. "Lizza" Ray, daughter of Quincy Albert Ray and Mary Jordon, on January 31, 1904 at Pike County, AR. He was 22. She was 21.

     Children of Jim Cook and Elizabeth B. "Lizza" Ray:

Albert Cook+   b. July 21, 1905, d. April 20, 1989
_____ Cook   b. circa 1907, d. 1907
Bill Cook   b. June 7, 1909, d. February 2, 1985

Albert Cook was born on July 21, 1905 at Daisy, Pike County, AR. He was the son of Jim Cook and Elizabeth B. "Lizza" Ray. Albert Cook married Susie Marie ______ on December 29, 1929. Albert Cook died on April 20, 1989 at Hot Spring County Hospital, Donaldson, Hot Spring County, AR, at age 83. He was buried at Neighbors Cemetery, Hot Spring County, AR. The following obituary was published after April 21, 1989:      "Albert Cook, 89, of Donaldson, died April 20, 1989, in Hot Spring County Hospital.      "He was born July 21, 1905 at Daisy. He was a Pike County resident most of his life.      "He was a farmer, and was affiliated with Midway Missionary Baptist Church.      "Survivors include his wife Susie Cook of Donaldson; two sons; Doyle Cook and Donald Cook, both of Donaldson; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.      "Funeral service was held at the Midway Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Calvin Nutt and Rev. Morris Cloud officiating.      "Burial was in Neighbors Cemetery.      "Pallbearers were Elton Green, Bobby Parish, Alan Cook, Randy Parish, Arliton Parish, Jimmy Neal, Daytom Morrison, and Leonard Tisdale."

Susie Marie ______ was born on March 26, 1911. She married Albert Cook, son of Jim Cook and Elizabeth B. "Lizza" Ray, on December 29, 1929. Susie Marie ______ died.

Shirley Ann Baker was born on December 2, 1947. She died on March 9, 1984 at Hot Spring County, AR, at age 36.

_____ Cook was born circa 1907 at AR. He died in 1907. He was the son of Jim Cook and Elizabeth B. "Lizza" Ray.

1. One source has Walter as the first name.

Bill Cook was born on June 7, 1909. He was the son of Jim Cook and Elizabeth B. "Lizza" Ray. Bill Cook died on February 2, 1985 at Hot Springs, Garland County, AR, at age 75.

Martha Jane Ray was born on January 28, 1885 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of Quincy Albert Ray and Mary Jordon. Martha Jane Ray married Joseph Alexander Hughes, son of James Edward Hughes and Susan McGraw. Martha Jane Ray died on May 14, 1973 at Hot Spring County, AR, at age 88. She was buried at Deroche Cemetery, Hot Spring County, AR.

     Children of Martha Jane Ray and Joseph Alexander Hughes:

Mary Susan Hughes   b. March 5, 1905, d. October 26, 1915
Marthe Hughes+   b. March 5, 1907, d. December 2, 1983
Maye Hughes+   b. October 7, 1910, d. August 10, 1987
Dee Hughes+   b. October 6, 1918, d. December 28, 1980

Joseph Alexander Hughes was born on May 28, 1883 at Hot Spring County, AR. He was the son of James Edward Hughes and Susan McGraw. Joseph Alexander Hughes married Martha Jane Ray, daughter of Quincy Albert Ray and Mary Jordon. Joseph Alexander Hughes died on November 21, 1966 at Clark County, AR, at age 83. He was buried at Deroche Cemetery, Hot Spring County, AR.

     Children of Joseph Alexander Hughes and Martha Jane Ray:

Mary Susan Hughes   b. March 5, 1905, d. October 26, 1915
Marthe Hughes+   b. March 5, 1907, d. December 2, 1983
Maye Hughes+   b. October 7, 1910, d. August 10, 1987
Dee Hughes+   b. October 6, 1918, d. December 28, 1980

Susan McGraw was born on January 12, 1851 at Davidson County, TN. She was the daughter of _____ McGraw. Susan McGraw married James Edward Hughes, son of Alexander Hardy Hughes and Martha Leanna Allen, on May 27, 1869 at Clark County, AR. Susan McGraw died on March 19, 1898 at Hot Spring County, AR, at age 47. She was buried at Deroche Cemetery, Hot Spring County, AR.

     Children of Susan McGraw and James Edward Hughes:

Jeanette Hughes
Jeanne Hughes
Leanna Jane Hughes+   b. February 26, 1870, d. September 1, 1959
Dora Hughes+   b. February 3, 1872, d. November 28, 1951
James Hardy Hughes+   b. April 2, 1874, d. July 23, 1964
Sarah Eliza Hughes+   b. October, 1876, d. 1906
William Columbus Hughes+   b. January 21, 1879, d. December 18, 1954
George Washington Hughes+   b. May 17, 1881, d. October 10, 1960
Joseph Alexander Hughes+   b. May 28, 1883, d. November 21, 1966
John Henry Hughes+   b. February 11, 1886, d. February 13, 1949
Martha S. Hughes+   b. January 23, 1887, d. February 2, 1976
Carrie E. Hughes   b. June, 1891

James Edward Hughes was born on June 21, 1851 at Clark County, AR. He was the son of Alexander Hardy Hughes and Martha Leanna Allen. James Edward Hughes married Susan McGraw, daughter of _____ McGraw, on May 27, 1869 at Clark County, AR. James Edward Hughes married Sarah A. McGraw, daughter of _____ McGraw, in 1899. James Edward Hughes died on February 11, 1926 at Union County, AR, at age 74. He was buried at Deroche Cemetery, Hot Spring County, AR.

     Children of James Edward Hughes and Susan McGraw:

Jeanette Hughes
Jeanne Hughes
Leanna Jane Hughes+   b. February 26, 1870, d. September 1, 1959
Dora Hughes+   b. February 3, 1872, d. November 28, 1951
James Hardy Hughes+   b. April 2, 1874, d. July 23, 1964
Sarah Eliza Hughes+   b. October, 1876, d. 1906
William Columbus Hughes+   b. January 21, 1879, d. December 18, 1954
George Washington Hughes+   b. May 17, 1881, d. October 10, 1960
Joseph Alexander Hughes+   b. May 28, 1883, d. November 21, 1966
John Henry Hughes+   b. February 11, 1886, d. February 13, 1949
Martha S. Hughes+   b. January 23, 1887, d. February 2, 1976
Carrie E. Hughes   b. June, 1891

Mary Susan Hughes was born on March 5, 1905 at Hot Spring County, AR. She was the daughter of Joseph Alexander Hughes and Martha Jane Ray. Mary Susan Hughes died on October 26, 1915 at Hot Spring County, AR, at age 10. She was buried at Deroche Cemetery, Hot Spring County, AR.

Marthe Hughes was born on March 5, 1907 at Hot Spring County, AR. She was the daughter of Joseph Alexander Hughes and Martha Jane Ray. Marthe Hughes married Tommy H. Norwood on November 4, 1923 at Hot Spring County, AR. Marthe Hughes died on December 2, 1983 at Hot Spring County, AR, at age 76. She was buried at Neighbors Cemetery, Hot Spring County, AR.

     Children of Marthe Hughes and Tommy H. Norwood:

Janice Norwood   b. May 21, 1925, d. May 21, 1925
Bobby Norwood   b. June 13, 1926, d. June 13, 1926
J. D. Norwood   b. May 14, 1928, d. May 14, 1928

Tommy H. Norwood was born on January 12, 1903 at AR. He married Marthe Hughes, daughter of Joseph Alexander Hughes and Martha Jane Ray, on November 4, 1923 at Hot Spring County, AR. Tommy H. Norwood died in December, 1991 at Hot Spring County, AR, at age 88. He was buried at Neighbors Cemetery, Hot Spring County, AR.

     Children of Tommy H. Norwood and Marthe Hughes:

Janice Norwood   b. May 21, 1925, d. May 21, 1925
Bobby Norwood   b. June 13, 1926, d. June 13, 1926
J. D. Norwood   b. May 14, 1928, d. May 14, 1928

Janice Norwood died on May 21, 1925 at Hot Spring County, AR, at age 0. She was born on May 21, 1925 at Hot Spring County, AR. She was buried at Neighbors Cemetery, Hot Spring County, AR. She was the daughter of Tommy H. Norwood and Marthe Hughes.

Bobby Norwood died on June 13, 1926 at Hot Spring County, AR, at age 0. He was born on June 13, 1926 at Hot Spring County, AR. He was buried at Neighbors Cemetery, Hot Spring County, AR. He was the son of Tommy H. Norwood and Marthe Hughes.

J. D. Norwood died on May 14, 1928 at Hot Spring County, AR, at age 0. He was born on May 14, 1928 at Hot Spring County, AR. He was buried at Neighbors Cemetery, Hot Spring County, AR. He was the son of Tommy H. Norwood and Marthe Hughes.

Marvin Strother was born on May 10, 1913. He died on October 31, 1984 at Hot Spring County, AR, at age 71.

Maye Hughes was born on October 7, 1910 at Hot Spring County, AR. She was the daughter of Joseph Alexander Hughes and Martha Jane Ray. Maye Hughes married Reverend Dee Henderson, son of W. D. Henderson and Lila ______, on September 9, 1928 at Hot Springs, Garland County, AR. Maye Hughes died on August 10, 1987 at Hot Spring County, AR, at age 76. She was buried after August 10, 1987 at Deroche Cemetery, Hot Spring County, AR.

     Child of Maye Hughes and Reverend Dee Henderson:

Floyd Elton Henderson+   b. January 21, 1930, d. September 30, 1977

Reverend Dee Henderson was born on November 12, 1910 at AR. He was the son of W. D. Henderson and Lila ______. Reverend Dee Henderson married Maye Hughes, daughter of Joseph Alexander Hughes and Martha Jane Ray, on September 9, 1928 at Hot Springs, Garland County, AR. Reverend Dee Henderson died in October, 1989 at Pulaski County, AR, at age 78. He was buried at Deroche Cemetery, Hot Spring County, AR.

     Child of Reverend Dee Henderson and Maye Hughes:

Floyd Elton Henderson+   b. January 21, 1930, d. September 30, 1977

Lila ______ married W. D. Henderson.

     Child of Lila ______ and W. D. Henderson:

Reverend Dee Henderson+   b. November 12, 1910, d. October, 1989

W. D. Henderson married Lila ______.

     Child of W. D. Henderson and Lila ______:

Reverend Dee Henderson+   b. November 12, 1910, d. October, 1989

Floyd Elton Henderson was born on January 21, 1930 at Hot Spring County, AR. He was the son of Reverend Dee Henderson and Maye Hughes. Floyd Elton Henderson died on September 30, 1977 at FL, at age 47. He was buried at Deroche Cemetery, Hot Spring County, AR.

Virginia Long married Harland Waymire.

Harland Waymire married Virginia Long.

Dee Hughes was born on October 6, 1918 at Hot Spring County, AR. She was the daughter of Joseph Alexander Hughes and Martha Jane Ray. Dee Hughes married Preston Willingham, son of Andrew Jackson Willingham and Lula Fanny O'Neal, on December 5, 1936 at Madison County, IN. Dee Hughes died on December 28, 1980 at Clark County, AR, at age 62. She was buried at Neighbors Cemetery, Hot Spring County, AR.

     Children of Dee Hughes and Preston Willingham:

Phillip Steven Willingham   b. April 9, 1948, d. April 9, 1948

Preston Willingham was born on September 9, 1910 at Montgomery County, AR. He was the son of Andrew Jackson Willingham and Lula Fanny O'Neal.      He served in World War I in the Navy. Preston Willingham married Dee Hughes, daughter of Joseph Alexander Hughes and Martha Jane Ray, on December 5, 1936 at Madison County, IN. Preston Willingham died on February 28, 1987 at Hot Spring County, AR, at age 76. He was buried at Neighbors Cemetery, Hot Spring County, AR.

     Children of Preston Willingham and Dee Hughes:

Phillip Steven Willingham   b. April 9, 1948, d. April 9, 1948

Lula Fanny O'Neal was born on January 20, 1885 at Hopper, AR. She married Andrew Jackson Willingham on December 22, 1905 at Pike County, AR. Lula Fanny O'Neal died on February 12, 1942 at Hot Springs, Garland County, AR, at age 57.

     Child of Lula Fanny O'Neal and Andrew Jackson Willingham:

Preston Willingham+   b. September 9, 1910, d. February 28, 1987

Andrew Jackson Willingham was born on January 20, 1881 at White County, AR. He married Lula Fanny O'Neal on December 22, 1905 at Pike County, AR. Andrew Jackson Willingham died on May 19, 1951 at Dyess, Mississippi County, AR, at age 70.

     Child of Andrew Jackson Willingham and Lula Fanny O'Neal:

Preston Willingham+   b. September 9, 1910, d. February 28, 1987

Norma H. Ferguson married James Chester Vermillion.

James Chester Vermillion married Norma H. Ferguson.

Phillip Steven Willingham died on April 9, 1948 at Anderson, IN, at age 0. He was born on April 9, 1948 at Anderson, IN. He was buried at Anderson Cemetery, Madison County, IN. He was the son of Preston Willingham and Dee Hughes.

Margaurite Drummer married Richard Leo Freeman Sr.

Richard Leo Freeman Sr married Margaurite Drummer.

George L. Ray was born in November, 1893 at AR. He was the son of Quincy Albert Ray and Mary Jordon.

Thomas J. Ray was born in May, 1900 at AR. He was the son of Quincy Albert Ray and Mary Jordon. Thomas J. Ray appeared as head of household in the census enumerated 1910 at Pike County, AR. Thomas does not appear with the family. It appears he may have died between 1900 and 1910. However, Mary is listed as having 4 children and 4 still living. So what really happened to Thomas J.?

Delila Alford was born in 1862 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of Joseph David Alford and Margaret Jourdon.      She was enumerated with Joseph David Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 22, 1870; Delila was shown at age 8 as a single white female born in Arkansas. She was shown at home.

Sarah E. Alford was born in 1866 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of Joseph David Alford and Margaret Jourdon.      She was enumerated with Joseph David Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 22, 1870; Sarah E. was shown at age 4 as a single white female born in Arkansas.      She was enumerated with Joseph David Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 22, 1880; Sarah E. was shown at age 15 as a single white female, daughter of David, born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Arkansas. Her mother was born in Alabama. She was shown at home. She could read but not write.

Martha Lorenda Alford was born in April, 1867 at AR. [One source has the birth date as 1868.]. She was the daughter of Joseph David Alford and Margaret Jourdon.      She was enumerated with Joseph David Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 22, 1870; Martha L. was shown at age 2 as a single white female born in Arkansas.      She was enumerated with Joseph David Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 22, 1880; Martha was shown at age 13 as a single white female, daughter of David, born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Arkansas. Her mother was born in Alabama. She was shown at home. She could neither read nor write. Martha Lorenda Alford married James W. Flemens, son of Alfred P. Flemens and Mary A. "Allie" Jourdon, on March 20, 1885 at Pike County, AR.      She was enumerated with James W. Flemens on the Pike County, AR census dated June 15, 1900; She was shown at age 32 as a married white female, wife of James W., born in April 1868 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read but not write and she spoke English. She had been married for 14 years. She had six children, two of whom were still living at the time of the census.

     Children of Martha Lorenda Alford and James W. Flemens:

Mary A Flemens   b. May, 1886
Tella L Flemens   b. March, 1888

James W. Flemens was born in August, 1856 at AR. He was the son of Alfred P. Flemens and Mary A. "Allie" Jourdon. James W. Flemens married Martha Lorenda Alford, daughter of Joseph David Alford and Margaret Jourdon, on March 20, 1885 at Pike County, AR.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated June 15, 1900. He was found in Antoine Township, page 7b, ED 86, Dwelling 133, Family 133; James W. was shown at age 43 as a married white male born in August 1856 in Arkansas. His father was born in Mississippi. His mother was born in Arkansas. His occupation was farmer. He owned his farm free and clear of a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married 14 years at the time of the census.

     Children of James W. Flemens and Martha Lorenda Alford:

Mary A Flemens   b. May, 1886
Tella L Flemens   b. March, 1888

Mary A. "Allie" Jourdon was born in 1838 at GA. She was the daughter of James Jourdon and Delila ______. Mary A. "Allie" Jourdon married Alfred P. Flemens in 1852 at Pike County, AR.

     Children of Mary A. "Allie" Jourdon and Alfred P. Flemens:

N.A. Flemens   b. 1853
M.D. Flemens   b. 1855
James W. Flemens+   b. August, 1856
J.E. Flemens   b. 1858
Jordon Flemens   b. May, 1860

Alfred P. Flemens was born in 1834 at AR. He married Mary A. "Allie" Jourdon, daughter of James Jourdon and Delila ______, in 1852 at Pike County, AR.

     Children of Alfred P. Flemens and Mary A. "Allie" Jourdon:

N.A. Flemens   b. 1853
M.D. Flemens   b. 1855
James W. Flemens+   b. August, 1856
J.E. Flemens   b. 1858
Jordon Flemens   b. May, 1860

Mary A Flemens was born in May, 1886 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of James W. Flemens and Martha Lorenda Alford.      She was enumerated with James W. Flemens on the Pike County, AR census dated June 15, 1900; Mary A. was shown at age 14 as a single white female, daughter of James W., born in May 1886 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She attended school for three months. She could read and write and she spoke English.