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Ida Sutton was born on January 1, 1884 at AR. She married John William McMenis Sr, son of James Abner McMenis and Trifinia Jane Stone. Ida Sutton died on August 6, 1960 at CA, at age 76. She was buried at CA.

     Children of Ida Sutton and John William McMenis Sr:

John Truett McMenis   b. May 31, 1912, d. April 26, 1989
Catherine McMenis   b. 1916, d. 1916
Naomi Ruth McMenis+   b. 1918, d. 1973
James Paul McMenis   b. 1920, d. 1982

C. N. Hart was born in 1876. He married Mary Ellen McMenis, daughter of James Abner McMenis and Trifinia Jane Stone. C. N. Hart died before June 1, 1900.

     Child of C. N. Hart and Mary Ellen McMenis:

William Claude Hart+   b. December, 1899

W. J. Pollard was born in 1875. He married Trifinia Elizabeth McMenis, daughter of James Abner McMenis and Trifinia Jane Stone. W. J. Pollard died in 1925.

Frances Indiana Adeline "Fannie" Key was born on October 26, 1875 at Dallas County, AR. She was the daughter of William Presley Key and Mariah Nancy Evans.      She was enumerated with William Presley Key on the Dallas County, AR census dated June 1, 1880; Indiannia was shown at age 5 as a single white female, daughter of William P., born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Georgia. Her mother was born in Arkansas. Frances Indiana Adeline "Fannie" Key married James Henry McMenis, son of James Abner McMenis and Trifinia Jane Stone, circa 1894.      She was enumerated with James Henry McMenis on the Dallas County, AR census dated June 25, 1900; Indiana was shown at age 24 as a married white female, wife of Henry, born in 1876 in Arkansas. Her father was born in Georgia. Her mother was born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married four years. She had two children both of whom were still living at the time of the census. Frances Indiana Adeline "Fannie" Key died on June 16, 1905 at AR, at age 29. She was buried at Smyrna Church Cemetery, Pike County, AR.

     Children of Frances Indiana Adeline "Fannie" Key and James Henry McMenis:

James Ezra McMenis+   b. August, 1897, d. 1961
Mattie Bertha McMenis+   b. June, 1899, d. 1981
Myrtle McMenis   b. June 28, 1900, d. May 29, 1902
Floy Jane Mariah McMenis   b. 1903, d. 1979

William Grandberry L. Key was born on June 24, 1864 at Dallas County, AR. He was the son of William Presley Key and Mariah Nancy Evans.      He was enumerated with William Presley Key on the Dallas County, AR census dated July 18, 1870; William was shown at age 6 as a white male born in Arkansas.      He was enumerated with William Presley Key on the Dallas County, AR census dated June 1, 1880; William G.L. was shown at age 15 as a single white male, son of William P., born in Arkansas. His father was born in Georgia. His mother was born in Arkansas. His occupation was working on a farm. He attended school within the year prior to the census.. William Grandberry L. Key married Lou Grimes on December 14, 1882 at Dallas County, AR. William Grandberry L. Key married Nancy Ann McMenis, daughter of James Abner McMenis and Trifinia Jane Stone, on November 19, 1891 at Dallas County, AR.      He was listed as a head of household on the Clark County, AR census dated June 1, 1900. He was found in Anderson Township, Page 178A, Sheet 1, ED 3, Dwelling 2, Family 2; W.G.L. was shown at age 35 as a married white male born in June 1864 is Arkansas. His father was born in Georgia. His mother was born in Arkansas. His occupation was sawyer. He owned the farm on which he lived free of a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married 8 years at the time of the census. William Grandberry L. Key married Lou Reives. William Grandberry L. Key died on December 22, 1932 at AR, at age 68.

     Children of William Grandberry L. Key and Lou Grimes:

James B. Key   b. 1884
William R. Key   b. 1884
William G.M. Key   b. June 15, 1886
John G.C. Key   b. November 6, 1888

     Children of William Grandberry L. Key and Nancy Ann McMenis:

Blanch W. Key   b. November 18, 1893
Ethel A.E. Key   b. August 28, 1895
Joseph P.L. Key   b. June 17, 1900
Annie G. Key   b. September 13, 1902
Clifford Key   b. February 4, 1906

1. [Some sources have the middle name as Grandburg.].

Catherine Isabel McMenis was born on August 16, 1887 at Kirby, Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of James Abner McMenis and Trifinia Jane Stone.      She was enumerated with James Abner McMenis on the Clark County, AR census dated June 1, 1900; C.E. was shown at age 12 as a single white female, daughter of J.A., born in August 1887 in Arkansas. Her father was born in Arkansas. Her mother was born in Kentucky. She could read and write and she spoke English. Catherine Isabel McMenis married George Newton Myers, son of Elijah Daniel Myers and Nancy Jane Wall, at Kirby, Pike County, AR. Catherine Isabel McMenis died on October 20, 1954 at Hot Springs, Garland County, AR, at age 67. She was buried at Jones Cemetery, Amity, Clark County, AR.

     Children of Catherine Isabel McMenis and George Newton Myers:

Fred Newton Myers+   b. September 9, 1906, d. January 8, 1990
Opal Myers   b. April 1, 1909, d. May 11, 1936
Velmer William Myers   b. September 13, 1911, d. February 12, 1930
Wilmer Walace "Jimmie" Myers+   b. September 2, 1914, d. February 5, 2004
George Morris "Tootie" Myers Sr+   b. June 1, 1919, d. October 31, 1972
James Warren "Abe" Myers+   b. October 27, 1921, d. July 5, 2000

Lula McMenis was born on February 6, 1884 at AR. She was the daughter of James Abner McMenis and Trifinia Jane Stone.      She was enumerated with James Abner McMenis on the Clark County, AR census dated June 1, 1900; Lula was shown at age 16 as a single white female, daughter of J.A., born in February 1884 in Arkansas. Her father was born in Arkansas. Her mother was born in Kentucky. She could read and write and she spoke English. Lula McMenis married Ed Flowers. Lula McMenis died on April 12, 1971 at AR, at age 87. She was buried at Jones Cemetery, Amity, Clark County, AR.

     Children of Lula McMenis and Ed Flowers:

Ivy Flowers   b. October 18, 1901, d. December 26, 1991
Viola May "Ola" Flowers   b. August 15, 1904, d. September 18, 1964
Ethel Virginia Flowers   b. August 15, 1907, d. October 6, 1985
Roy Elmer Flowers   b. July 11, 1910, d. September 10, 1992
Cecil Albert Flowers   b. June 22, 1912, d. October 28, 1976
Mabel Flowers   b. March 16, 1915, d. March 28, 1992
Thomas Clifton Flowers+   b. September 8, 1919, d. June 6, 1996

John William McMenis Sr was born on September 12, 1882 at AR. He was the son of James Abner McMenis and Trifinia Jane Stone.      He was enumerated with James Abner McMenis on the Clark County, AR census dated June 1, 1900; J.W. was shown at age 17 as a single white male, son of J.A., born in September 1882 in Arkansas. His father was born in Arkansas. His mother was born in Kentucky. His occupation was farm laborer. He attended school for half a month within the past year. He could read and write and he spoke English. John William McMenis Sr married Ida Sutton. John William McMenis Sr died on August 12, 1961 at CA, at age 78. He was buried at CA.

     Children of John William McMenis Sr and Ida Sutton:

John Truett McMenis   b. May 31, 1912, d. April 26, 1989
Catherine McMenis   b. 1916, d. 1916
Naomi Ruth McMenis+   b. 1918, d. 1973
James Paul McMenis   b. 1920, d. 1982

Mary Ellen McMenis was born on November 29, 1879 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of James Abner McMenis and Trifinia Jane Stone.      She was enumerated with James Abner McMenis on the Pike County, AR census dated June 24, 1880; Mary E. was shown at age 6 months as a single white female, daughter of James, born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Arkansas. Her mother was born in Kentucky. She was shown at home. Mary Ellen McMenis married C. N. Hart.      She was enumerated with James Abner McMenis on the Clark County, AR census dated June 1, 1900; M.E. Hart was shown at age 20 as a widowed white female, daughter of J.A., born in November 1879 in Arkansas. Her father was born in Arkansas. Her mother was born in Kentucky. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married 1 year. She had one child and he was still living at the time of the census. Mary Ellen McMenis married Euke J. Dafford, son of William G. Dafford and Minerva J. ______, circa 1908.      She was enumerated with Euke J. Dafford on the Clark County, AR census dated April 26, 1910; Mary was shown at age 28 as a married white female, wife of Euke, born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Arkansas. Her mother was born in Kentucky. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married two times. The second time for two years. She had one child and he was still living at the time of the census.      She was enumerated with Euke J. Dafford on the Clark County, AR census dated January 23, 1920; Mary was shown at age 38 as a married white female, wife of E.J., born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Arkansas. Her mother was born in Kentucky. She could read and write and she spoke English.      She was enumerated with Euke J. Dafford on the Clark County, AR census dated April 19, 1930; Mary E. was shown at age 48 as a married white female, wife of Euke J., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. She was 26 years old when she first married. Mary Ellen McMenis died on July 26, 1963 at AR, at age 83. She was buried at Jones Cemetery, Amity, Clark County, AR.

     Child of Mary Ellen McMenis and C. N. Hart:

William Claude Hart+   b. December, 1899

     Children of Mary Ellen McMenis and Euke J. Dafford:

Jewell Dafford   b. 1911
Gladys Dafford+   b. circa 1915

Trifinia Elizabeth McMenis was born on February 18, 1877 at AR. She was the daughter of James Abner McMenis and Trifinia Jane Stone.      She was enumerated with James Abner McMenis on the Pike County, AR census dated June 24, 1880; Elizabeth was shown at age 3 as a single white female, daughter of James, born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Arkansas. Her mother was born in Kentucky. She was shown at home. Trifinia Elizabeth McMenis married W. J. Pollard. Trifinia Elizabeth McMenis died in 1896 at AR. She was buried at Harts Chapel Cemetery, Clark County, AR.

James Henry McMenis was born on November 20, 1874 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of James Abner McMenis and Trifinia Jane Stone.      He was enumerated with James Abner McMenis on the Pike County, AR census dated June 24, 1880; James was shown at age 5 as a single white male, son of James, born in Arkansas. His father was born in Arkansas. His mother was born in Kentucky. He was shown at home. He was suffering from chills on the day the census taker arrived. James Henry McMenis married Frances Indiana Adeline "Fannie" Key, daughter of William Presley Key and Mariah Nancy Evans, circa 1894.      He was listed as a head of household on the Dallas County, AR census dated June 25, 1900. He was found in Holly Springs Township, page 69A, sheet 15A, ED 17, Dwelling 225, Family 226; Henry was shown (as Henry McMeanus) at age 22 as a married white male born in 1878 in Arkansas. The birth place of his parents was shown as unknown. His occupation was farm laborer. He rented the house where he lived. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married four years at the time of the census. James Henry McMenis married Almeda Matilda "Tilda" Self, daughter of Vincent Daniel Self and Mary Elizabeth Parker, at Pike County, AR. [She is his second wife.]. James Henry McMenis died on October 23, 1951 at Pike County, AR, at age 76. He was buried at Smyrna Church Cemetery, Pike County, AR.

     Children of James Henry McMenis and Frances Indiana Adeline "Fannie" Key:

James Ezra McMenis+   b. August, 1897, d. 1961
Mattie Bertha McMenis+   b. June, 1899, d. 1981
Myrtle McMenis   b. June 28, 1900, d. May 29, 1902
Floy Jane Mariah McMenis   b. 1903, d. 1979

Nancy Ann McMenis was born on August 4, 1872 at AR. She was the daughter of James Abner McMenis and Trifinia Jane Stone.      She was enumerated with James Abner McMenis on the Pike County, AR census dated June 24, 1880; Nancy A. was shown at age 7 as a single white female, daughter of James, born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Arkansas. Her mother was born in Kentucky. She was shown at home. Nancy Ann McMenis married William Grandberry L. Key, son of William Presley Key and Mariah Nancy Evans, on November 19, 1891 at Dallas County, AR.      She was enumerated with William Grandberry L. Key on the Clark County, AR census dated June 1, 1900; N.A. was shown at age 27 as a married white female, wife of W.G.L. born in August 1872 in Arkansas. Her father was born in Arkansas. Her mother was born in Kentucky. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married 8 years. She had two children both of whom were still living at the time of the census. Nancy Ann McMenis died on April 27, 1907 at AR, at age 34.

     Children of Nancy Ann McMenis and William Grandberry L. Key:

Blanch W. Key   b. November 18, 1893
Ethel A.E. Key   b. August 28, 1895
Joseph P.L. Key   b. June 17, 1900
Annie G. Key   b. September 13, 1902
Clifford Key   b. February 4, 1906

Eliza L.A. Barentine was born on October 20, 1859 at AR. She was the daughter of Alexander Barentine and Tabitha Eleanor Overton. Eliza L.A. Barentine married Matt Whisenhunt. Eliza L.A. Barentine married Joseph David Self, son of Forgus "Fergus" "Forgy" Self and Mariah L. Jenkins, in 1885 at Pike County, AR.      She was enumerated with Joseph David Self on the Pike County, AR census dated April 30, 1910; Liza was shown at age 50 as a married white female, wife of Joe, born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Alabama. Her mother was born in the United States. Her occupation was farm laborer on a home farm. She worked for a wage. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married twice, the last time for 25 years. She had three children, two of whom were still living at the time of the census. Eliza L.A. Barentine died in 1930 at Kirby, Pike County, AR.

     Children of Eliza L.A. Barentine and Joseph David Self:

Cooper M. Self   b. November, 1885
Etta Louise Self+   b. May 6, 1890, d. June 24, 1954

Mariah L. Jenkins was born circa 1824 at MS. [The 1850 Pike County Arkansas Census indicates Mariah was both born in Mississippi. Another source indicates Alabama as the birth place.]. She was the daughter of Thomas Jenkins and Elizabeth O'Neal. Mariah L. Jenkins married Forgus "Fergus" "Forgy" Self, son of Lackey William Self and Jane ______, circa 1840 at Pike County, AR.      She was enumerated with Forgus "Fergus" "Forgy" Self on the Pike County, AR census dated October 30, 1850; Mariah was shown at age 26 as a white female born in Mississippi.      She was enumerated with Forgus "Fergus" "Forgy" Self on the Pike County, AR census dated September 4, 1860; Muriah was shown at age 33 as a white female born in Alabama.      She was enumerated with Forgus "Fergus" "Forgy" Self on the Pike County, AR census dated June 24, 1870; Moriah was shown at age 46 as a white female born in Mississippi. Her occupation was keeping house. She could neither read nor write.      She was enumerated with Forgus "Fergus" "Forgy" Self on the Pike County, AR census dated June 5, 1880; Mariah was shown at age 57 as a married white female, wife of Forgy, born in Mississippi. Her father was born in Georgia. Her mother was born in Alabama. Her occupation was keeping house. She could neither read nor write.

     Children of Mariah L. Jenkins and Forgus "Fergus" "Forgy" Self:

Vincent Daniel Self+   b. 1841
Thomas Self+   b. circa 1842
Elizabeth Self   b. circa 1846, d. circa November, 1850
Joseph David Self+   b. July 9, 1847, d. September 29, 1917
William Lackey Self+   b. September, 1850, d. before April 6, 1900
Sarah Ann Matilda Self   b. 1852
David A. Self+   b. 1856
Cooper Self+   b. April 27, 1860, d. February 1, 1938
Robert A. Self+   b. 1865

Information on Forgus Self and his family was compiled form many sources. Among them: Calvin Self, Ernest Self, Jerry McMenis, Dee Mack, Sue Ferguson, Sallie Henry, David Kelley and Barbara Peck. Other information was gathered from 'normal' sources like census records, tax records, other historic documents and reference works. Forgus "Fergus" "Forgy" Self was born between 1816 and 1820 at MS. [The 1850 Pike County Arkansas Census indicates Forgus was born in Mississippi. Another source indicates he was born in Missouri and came to Clark County, Arkansas via Tennessee with his father's family. The records we have been able to find indicate that his father moved from Missouri to Texas and then to Arkansas.]. He was the son of Lackey William Self and Jane ______. Forgus "Fergus" "Forgy" Self married Mariah L. Jenkins, daughter of Thomas Jenkins and Elizabeth O'Neal, circa 1840 at Pike County, AR.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated October 30, 1850. He was found in Antoine Township, Page 188, Dwelling 17, Family 17; Forgey was shown at age 32 as a white male born in Mississippi. His occupation was farmer. He could neither read nor write.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated September 4, 1860. He was found in Antoine Township, Redland Post Office, page 509, sheet 80, Dwelling 512, Family 521; Forgus was shown at age 47 as a white male born in Alabama. His occupation was farmer. He owned real estate valued at $160. His personal estate was valued at $475.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated June 24, 1870. He was found in Antoine Township, Page 200A, sheet 3A, Dwelling 15, Family 15; Forgus was shown at age 59 as a white male born in Tennessee. His occupation was farmer. He owned real estate valued at $100. His personal estate was valued at $50. He could neither read nor write. He was a United States citizen.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated June 5, 1880. He was found in Antoine Township, Roll 53, Book 1, Page 451A, Sheet 7, ED 125, Dwelling 276, Family 276; Forgy was shown at age 65 as a married white male born in Tennessee. His father was born in Mississippi. His mother was born in Missouri. His occupation was farmer. He could neither read nor write.      Also shown:      Jane Walker at age 25 as a married white female, niece of Forgy, born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Arkansas. Her mother was born in Louisiana. She was shown at home. She could neither read nor write. Forgus "Fergus" "Forgy" Self died between 1881 and 1900.

     Children of Forgus "Fergus" "Forgy" Self and Mariah L. Jenkins:

Vincent Daniel Self+   b. 1841
Thomas Self+   b. circa 1842
Elizabeth Self   b. circa 1846, d. circa November, 1850
Joseph David Self+   b. July 9, 1847, d. September 29, 1917
William Lackey Self+   b. September, 1850, d. before April 6, 1900
Sarah Ann Matilda Self   b. 1852
David A. Self+   b. 1856
Cooper Self+   b. April 27, 1860, d. February 1, 1938
Robert A. Self+   b. 1865

Mary Pearlie Berry was born on June 22, 1893 at AR. She married Joseph E. Self, son of Joseph David Self and Susan Melinda McMenis, on December 20, 1908 at Pike County, AR. [He was 24. She was 16.].      She was enumerated with Joseph E. Self on the Pike County, AR census dated May 11, 1910; Mary P. was shown at age 18 as a married white female, wife of Joseph V., born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Alabama. Her mother was born in Arkansas. Her occupation was farm laborer on a home farm. She worked for a wage. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married once for one year. She had no children at the time of the census. Mary Pearlie Berry died in August, 1985 at Glenwood, Pike County, AR, at age 92.

Thomas Jefferson Feeback married Ida Jane Self, daughter of Joseph David Self and Susan Melinda McMenis, on September 16, 1908 at Boone County, AR. [One source indicates the year as 1903 but Suzanne Grimms indicates the year is 1908. There is also some question as to whether J.T. Feeback married Ida Jane or if he married into another Self line. Research continues.].

1. [One source indicates the initials as J. T. but Thomas Jefferson but Suzanne Grimms indicates the name is Thomas Jefferson.].

James W. Cowart married Melissa E. Self, daughter of Joseph David Self and Susan Melinda McMenis, before 1896.

     Children of James W. Cowart and Melissa E. Self:

Perry C. Cowart   b. 1896
Susan L. Cowart   b. before 1899

Reverend John Samuel Hight was born on January 20, 1848 at Hickman County, TN. He was the son of Robert C. Hight and Rebecca Diamond. Reverend John Samuel Hight married Nancy A. E. Barentine, daughter of Alexander Barentine and Tabitha Eleanor Overton, circa 1869 at Pike County, AR. Reverend John Samuel Hight married Mary Alice Self, daughter of Joseph David Self and Susan Melinda McMenis, circa 1892.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated June 6, 1900. He was found in Antoine Township, Page 3A, Sheet 5, ED 86, Dwelling 44, Family 44; John S. was shown at age 52 as a married white male born in January 1848 in Tennessee. His parents were born in Tennessee. His occupation was farmer. He owned his farm free of a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married eight years at the time of the census. Reverend John Samuel Hight died on October 25, 1908 at Pike County, AR, at age 60.

     Children of Reverend John Samuel Hight and Nancy A. E. Barentine:

Elisabeth Hight   b. circa 1872
Rebecca Hight+   b. April 29, 1873, d. April 29, 1947
Isaac M. Hight+   b. 1875, d. 1935
Sallie Jane Hight   b. 1878
Mary Alice Hight+   b. October 24, 1880, d. February 1, 1908
John Madison Hight+   b. February 11, 1884, d. July 4, 1972

     Children of Reverend John Samuel Hight and Mary Alice Self:

Pearl S. Hight+   b. September, 1892
Freddie S. Hight+   b. January 14, 1897, d. October, 1970
Delilah A. Hight   b. January, 1900
Frasier Hight   b. circa 1902
Allie Hight   b. circa 1905
Iva Hight   b. circa 1908

Joseph E. Self was born on March 2, 1883 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of Joseph David Self and Susan Melinda McMenis. Joseph E. Self married Mary Pearlie Berry on December 20, 1908 at Pike County, AR. [He was 24. She was 16.].      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated May 11, 1910. He was found in Antoine Township, Page 256B, Sheet 15B, ED 89, Dwelling 278, Family 285; Joseph V. was shown at age 26 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was farmer on a home farm. He was an employer. He owned his farm free of a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married once for one year at the time of the census. Joseph E. Self died on August 23, 1957 at age 74. He was buried at Valley Grove Cemetery.

Ida Jane Self was born on November 30, 1878 at Pike County, AR. [One source shows the birth year as 1879.]. She was the daughter of Joseph David Self and Susan Melinda McMenis.      She was enumerated with Joseph David Self on the Pike County, AR census dated June 24, 1880; Ida A. was shown at age 1 as a single white female, daughter of Joseph D., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She was shown at home. She could neither read nor write. Ida Jane Self married Thomas Jefferson Feeback on September 16, 1908 at Boone County, AR. [One source indicates the year as 1903 but Suzanne Grimms indicates the year is 1908. There is also some question as to whether J.T. Feeback married Ida Jane or if he married into another Self line. Research continues.].

1. [One source has the middle initial as A. but a granddaughter, Suzanne Grimms indicates the middle name is Jane.].

Henry D. Self was born on March 27, 1877 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of Joseph David Self and Susan Melinda McMenis.      He was enumerated with Joseph David Self on the Pike County, AR census dated June 24, 1880; Henry D. was shown at age 3 as a single white male, son of Joseph D., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. He was shown at home. He could neither read nor write.      He is shown in the 1900 Pike County AR Census living with his parents. He is not shown in the 1910 Pike County AR Census. Did he die or move away? Henry D. Self died on March 15, 1908 at Kirby, Pike County, AR, at age 30.

Melissa E. Self was born on December 17, 1874 at Pike County, AR. [One source shows birth year as 1875.]. She was the daughter of Joseph David Self and Susan Melinda McMenis.      She was enumerated with Joseph David Self on the Pike County, AR census dated June 24, 1880; Malissa E. was shown at age 5 as a single white female, daughter of Joseph D., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She was shown at home. She could neither read nor write. Melissa E. Self married James W. Cowart before 1896.      She is listed in dwelling 81 in Antoine Township in the 1900 Pike County Census living with her husband James (age 25). They are shown as being married 4 years and having two children both of whom were still living when the census was taken. The children are Perry C. (age 3) and Susan L. (age 1).      The family is not listed in the 1910 Pike County AR Census.

     Children of Melissa E. Self and James W. Cowart:

Perry C. Cowart   b. 1896
Susan L. Cowart   b. before 1899

Mary Alice Self was born on February 17, 1874 at Kirby, Pike County, AR. [One source has the birth year as 1873]. She was the daughter of Joseph David Self and Susan Melinda McMenis.      She was enumerated with Joseph David Self on the Pike County, AR census dated June 24, 1880; Mary A. was shown at age 6 as a single white female, daughter of Joseph D., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She was shown at home. She could neither read nor write. She attended school within the past year. Mary Alice Self married Reverend John Samuel Hight, son of Robert C. Hight and Rebecca Diamond, circa 1892.      She was enumerated with Reverend John Samuel Hight on the Pike County, AR census dated June 6, 1900; Mary A. [it appears the census taker has added Sr. to her name to differentiate between her daughter Mary A. He also added a Jr. to the daughter's name] was shown at age 27 as a married white female, wife of John S., born in February 1873 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could neither read nor write but she spoke English. She had been married eight years. She had five children, three of whom were living at the time of the census. Mary Alice Self married Daniel McDougal Coplin on July 25, 1909 at Pike County, AR. [Both people were living in Pike County prior to the wedding. He was 59. She was 37.].      She was enumerated with Daniel McDougal Coplin on the Pike County, AR census dated April 15, 1910; Mary A. was shown at age 38 as a married white female, wife of Daniel M., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in the United States. She had no occupation. She could neither read nor write but she spoke English. She had been married two times, currently for less than a year. She had eight children six of whom were still living at the time of the census.

     Children of Mary Alice Self and Reverend John Samuel Hight:

Pearl S. Hight+   b. September, 1892
Freddie S. Hight+   b. January 14, 1897, d. October, 1970
Delilah A. Hight   b. January, 1900
Frasier Hight   b. circa 1902
Allie Hight   b. circa 1905
Iva Hight   b. circa 1908

William D. Self was born on July 1, 1870 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of Joseph David Self and Susan Melinda McMenis.      He was enumerated with Joseph David Self on the Pike County, AR census dated June 24, 1880; William L. was shown at age 10 as a single white male, son of Joseph D., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was laborer on a farm. He could read but not write. He attended school within the past year.      The 1900 Pike County AR Census lists a William D. as born in June 1870.      On June 23, 1909 he was living in Kirby, Pike County, AR (See Confederate Pension application listed under Robert A..).      He was enumerated with Robert A. Self on the Pike County, AR census dated April 30, 1910; William D. was shown at age 41 as a single white male, nephew of Robert A., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was blacksmith in a home shop. He was an employer. He could read and write and he spoke English.

1. [One source has his name as William L.].

Rebecca D. Fullerton was born on December 23, 1860. [one source has the birth date as 1861]. She was the daughter of Leander Fullerton Sr and Maryann Hignight. Rebecca D. Fullerton married John Burton McMenis, son of Joseph N. McMenis and Nancy Ann Alford, on February 22, 1877 at Pike County, AR.      She was enumerated with John Burton McMenis on the Pike County, AR census dated June 24, 1880; Becca was shown at age 20 as a married white female, wife of John, born in Arkansas. The birth place of her parents was listed as unknown. Her occupation was keeping house. She could read but not write. Rebecca D. Fullerton died on June 10, 1928 at Clark County, AR, at age 67. She was buried at Halfway Cemetery, Clark County, AR.

     Child of Rebecca D. Fullerton and John Burton McMenis:

Mary E. McMenis   b. 1878, d. 1950

Columbus Reno Stone was born in 1849 at KY. He was the son of Chesley Stone and Permelia A. Brown.      He was enumerated with Chesley Stone on the Muhlenburg County, KY census dated September 20, 1850; Columbus was shown at age 11 mohtns as a white male born in Kentucky.      He was enumerated with Chesley Stone on the Muhlenberg County, KY census dated July 30, 1860; Columbus R. was shown at age 10 as a white male born in Kentucky. He attended school within the year. Columbus Reno Stone married Sarah Elizabeth McMenis, daughter of Joseph N. McMenis and Nancy Ann Alford, on September 21, 1871 at Pike County, AR. Columbus Reno Stone died in 1899. He was buried at Harts Chapel Cemetery, Curtis, Clark County, AR.

     Child of Columbus Reno Stone and Sarah Elizabeth McMenis:

Jennie Stone+   b. March 26, 1883

Trifinia Jane Stone was born on April 25, 1848 at KY. She was the daughter of Chesley Stone and Permelia A. Brown.      She was enumerated with Chesley Stone on the Muhlenburg County, KY census dated September 20, 1850; Trifina J. was shown at age 2 as a white female born in Kentucky.      She was enumerated with Chesley Stone on the Muhlenberg County, KY census dated July 30, 1860; Tephaena J. was shown at age 12 as a white female born in Kentucky. She attended school within the year. Trifinia Jane Stone married James Abner McMenis, son of Joseph N. McMenis and Nancy Ann Alford, circa 1872 at Pike County, AR.      She was enumerated with James Abner McMenis on the Pike County, AR census dated June 24, 1880; Jane was shown at age 33 as a married white female, wife of James, born in Kentucky. Her parents were born in Kentucky. Her occupation was keeping house.      She was enumerated with James Abner McMenis on the Clark County, AR census dated June 1, 1900; T.J. was shown at age 52 as a married white female, wife of J.A., born in April 1848 in Kentucky. Her parents were born in Kentucky. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married 28 years. She had seven children, six of whom were still living at the time of the census. Trifinia Jane Stone died on July 6, 1904 at age 56. She was buried at Smyrna Baptist Church Cemetery, Pike County, AR.

     Children of Trifinia Jane Stone and James Abner McMenis:

Nancy Ann McMenis+   b. August 4, 1872, d. April 27, 1907
James Henry McMenis+   b. November 20, 1874, d. October 23, 1951
Trifinia Elizabeth McMenis   b. February 18, 1877, d. 1896
Mary Ellen McMenis+   b. November 29, 1879, d. July 26, 1963
John William McMenis Sr+   b. September 12, 1882, d. August 12, 1961
Lula McMenis+   b. February 6, 1884, d. April 12, 1971
Catherine Isabel McMenis+   b. August 16, 1887, d. October 20, 1954

Joseph David Self was born on July 9, 1847 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of Forgus "Fergus" "Forgy" Self and Mariah L. Jenkins.      He was enumerated with Forgus "Fergus" "Forgy" Self on the Pike County, AR census dated October 30, 1850; Joseh was shown at age 2 as a white male born in Arkansas.      He was enumerated with Forgus "Fergus" "Forgy" Self on the Pike County, AR census dated September 4, 1860; D.J. was shown at age 13 as a white male born in Arkansas. Joseph David Self married Susan Melinda McMenis, daughter of Joseph N. McMenis and Nancy Ann Alford, circa 1870 at Pike County, AR.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated June 24, 1870. He was found in Antoine Township, Red Land Post Office, Page 200A, sheet 3, Dwelling 16, Family 16; Joseph D. was shown at age 22 as a white male born in Arkansas. His occupation was farm laborer. He could neither read nor write. He was a citizen of the United States. He was living next door to his father.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated June 24, 1880. He was found in Antoine Township, Page 463B, sheet 32, ED 125, Dwelling 241, Family 241; Joseph was shown at age 33 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His father was born in Tennessee. His Mother was born in Alabama. His occupation was farmer. He could read but not write.      Also in the household:      Abner Jestes shown at age 23 as a white male born in Georgia. His parents were born in Georgia. His occupation was laborer on a farm. He could neither read nor write. Joseph David Self married Eliza L.A. Barentine, daughter of Alexander Barentine and Tabitha Eleanor Overton, in 1885 at Pike County, AR.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated April 30, 1910. He was found in Antoine Township, Page 251B, Sheet 10B, ED 89, Dwelling 187, Family 192; Joe was shown at age 62 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Mississippi. His occupation was farmer on a home farm. He was an employer. He owned his farm free of a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married two times, the last time for 25 years at the time of the census.      Also living in the household:      Eliza Walker shown at age 48 as a widowed white female, cousin of Joe, born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Mississippi. Her occupation was farm laborer on a home farm. She worked for a wage. She could neither read nor write but she spoke English. Joseph David Self died on September 29, 1917 at Kirby, Pike County, AR, at age 70.

     Children of Joseph David Self and Susan Melinda McMenis:

William D. Self   b. July 1, 1870
Almeda E. Self   b. 1872
Mary Alice Self+   b. February 17, 1874
Melissa E. Self+   b. December 17, 1874
Henry D. Self   b. March 27, 1877, d. March 15, 1908
Ida Jane Self   b. November 30, 1878
Joseph E. Self   b. March 2, 1883, d. August 23, 1957

     Children of Joseph David Self and Eliza L.A. Barentine:

Cooper M. Self   b. November, 1885
Etta Louise Self+   b. May 6, 1890, d. June 24, 1954

_____ Allen was born at LA.

     Children of _____ Allen:

Jefferson Davis Allen+   b. July, 1861
James Walter Allen+   b. March 18, 1866, d. March 11, 1949

Daniel E. Alford was born before 1866. He was the son of Andrew Jackson Alford and Sarah Brown.

Elizabeth McClure was born circa 1819 at SC. She married _____ Brown circa 1837 at TN.

     Children of Elizabeth McClure and _____ Brown:

Obediah Brown   b. circa 1837
Sarah Brown+   b. circa 1844, d. circa 1891

_____ Brown was born circa 1817 at TN. He married Elizabeth McClure circa 1837 at TN. _____ Brown died before 1850 at TN.

     Children of _____ Brown and Elizabeth McClure:

Obediah Brown   b. circa 1837
Sarah Brown+   b. circa 1844, d. circa 1891

Lloyd Alford was born in October, 1916 at AR. He was the son of Robert Newton "Bob" Alford and Ollie Leolia Power.      He was enumerated with Robert Newton "Bob" Alford on the McClain County, OK census dated January 10, 1920; Loyd was shown at age 3 years, 4 months as a single white male, son of Robert, born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas.

Millard Morehead Mauney was born in 1853 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of George R. Mauney and Sarah Ann White. Millard Morehead Mauney married Elizabeth L. "Betty" Owens, daughter of John Slaughter Owens and Rosanah "Rosanna" Brewer, on July 21, 1875 at Pike County, AR.      He was the subject of the following sketch at The Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Southern Arkansas, page 333,:      "Millard M. Mauney, farmer, Murfreesboro, Ark. This prominent and wide-awake agriculturist is a native-born resident of Pike County, Ark., his birth occurring in 1853, and is the eldest of three children born to Dr. George R. and Sarah Ann (White) Mauney, the father a native of North Carolina, and the mother of Arkansas.      "The father studied medicine and came to Arkansas, settling in Pike County in about 1850, where he began the practice of his profession. At that time there were no physicians here but Dr. Conway and himself, and as a consequence his practice extended over a large territory. He became one of the best know physicians of the county, and remained here until his death in 1880.      "He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and stood high in the Masonic fraternity. The mother died in 1855, and the father married the second time (to Mary A. Harris), becoming by this union the father of one child, George R., who died in 1889.      "W.J. White, uncle of Millard Mauney, was born in Tennessee in 1825. He came to Arkansas with his parents as a child, and after attaining his majority, engaged in farming, in which he was very successful. He was an advanced members of the Masonic fraternity, and held many positions of trust among his people. Mr. White was one of the most prominent characters connected with the growth of Pike County. He died in 1884 at the age of fifty-nine, unmarried.      "Millard M. Mauney was reared on the farm and in the town, and attended the common schools of the locality, until the age of twenty-one years, when he engaged in farming for himself on a small farm he inherited. He was married in 1875 to Miss Bettie L. Owens, a daughter of John S. Owens, and the fruits of this union have been seven children, five living: Occo, Walter J., Alice R., Maud Mesilla, Henry Jeff Owens, Mabel (died in infancy), and one died unnamed.      "Mr. Mauney is conscientious in his political views, and votes with the Democratic party. He takes a decided interest in educational matters, and is director in his district. He is one of the public-spirited men of Pike County."

     Children of Millard Morehead Mauney and Elizabeth L. "Betty" Owens:

Occo Mauney+   b. June, 1876, d. 1956
Walter J. Mauney   b. January, 1880
Alice R. Mauney   b. August, 1882
Maud Mesilla Mauney   b. March, 1885
Mabel Mauney   b. between 1887 and 1890
Infant Mauney   b. between 1887 and 1890, d. between 1887 and 1890
Henry Jeff Mauney   b. April, 1887
Roxie A. Mauney   b. June, 1891

Elizabeth L. "Betty" Owens was born circa 1855 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of John Slaughter Owens and Rosanah "Rosanna" Brewer.      She was enumerated with Henry Brewer on the Pike County, AR census dated August 3, 1870; Betty Owens was shown (with the last name of Brewer) at age 16 as a white female born in Arkansas. She was shown at home. She attended school within the past year. Elizabeth L. "Betty" Owens married Millard Morehead Mauney, son of George R. Mauney and Sarah Ann White, on July 21, 1875 at Pike County, AR.

     Children of Elizabeth L. "Betty" Owens and Millard Morehead Mauney:

Occo Mauney+   b. June, 1876, d. 1956
Walter J. Mauney   b. January, 1880
Alice R. Mauney   b. August, 1882
Maud Mesilla Mauney   b. March, 1885
Mabel Mauney   b. between 1887 and 1890
Infant Mauney   b. between 1887 and 1890, d. between 1887 and 1890
Henry Jeff Mauney   b. April, 1887
Roxie A. Mauney   b. June, 1891

William Orrick was born on August 13, 1783 at NC. He was the son of William Orrick and Sarah Comfort. William Orrick married Celia Ola Strickland, daughter of Moses Strickland, on February 19, 1805 at SC.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated November 11, 1850. He was found in Page 183A, Thompson Township, Dwelling 177, Family 177; Wm was shown at age 66 as a married white male born in North Carolina. He was listed as a farmer. William Orrick died circa 1865 at Pike County, AR. He was mentioned in the Bible of William and Celia Orrick (provided by L.S. Orrick),:           William Orrick Was Bornd August 13th 1783            Celea Orrick Wife of William Orrick Was Bornd July the 23th 1787            William and Celea Orrick (was married) February 19th 1805            James Henry Orrick son of Wm and Celea Orrick was Bornd January 4th 1807            Mary Orrick Daughter of Wm and Celea Orrick was Bornd April 14th 1808            Asahel L. Orrick son of Wm and Celea Orrick was Bornd May 24th 1810            Belinda Orrick daughter of Wm and Celea Orrick was Bornd April 14th 1812            Susan Orrick daughter of Wm and Celea Orrick was Bornd February 15th 1814            Nancy Orrick daughter of Wm and Celea Orrick was Bornd May 3th 1816            William J. Orrick son of Wm and Celea Orrick was Bornd March 27th 1818            Andrew B. Orrick son of Wm and Celea Orrick was Bornd February 27th 1820            Celea Orrick daughter of Wm and Celea Orrick was Bornd June 26th 1822.

     Children of William Orrick and Celia Ola Strickland:

[Infant] Orrick
James Henry Orrick+   b. January 4, 1807
Mary Orrick   b. April 14, 1808
Asakel Lomex "Asa" Orrick+   b. May 24, 1810, d. 1879
Belinda Orrick   b. April 14, 1812
Susan Orrick   b. February 15, 1814
Nancy Orrick+   b. February 3, 1816, d. November 10, 1875
William Jackson Orrick+   b. March 27, 1818, d. July 8, 1893
Andrew B. "Abe" Orrick+   b. February 27, 1820, d. February 14, 1860
[infant] Orrick   b. 1821
Celia Orrick   b. June 26, 1822
Thomas Lorenzo Orrick+   b. June 24, 1825, d. December 15, 1914
Fnunk[?] Orrick   b. 1827
Ephriam M. Orrick+   b. 1831

Celia Ola Strickland was born on July 23, 1787 at NC. She was the daughter of Moses Strickland. Celia Ola Strickland married William Orrick, son of William Orrick and Sarah Comfort, on February 19, 1805 at SC.      She was enumerated with William Orrick on the Pike County, AR census dated November 11, 1850; Sealy was shown at age 62 as a married white female born in South Carolina.      She was enumerated with Ephriam M. Orrick on the Pike County, AR census dated 1860; Cela was shown at age 72 as a widowed white female born in North Carolina. Celia Ola Strickland died circa 1862 at Pike County, AR.      She may be part Cherokee - Eastern Cherokees Application 3079, Andrew J. Alford, Record Group 123, National Archives, Washington, D.C.      "3079. Andrew J. Alford and 4 children. Crowder City, Okla. Rejected. Neither applicant nor ancestors were enrolled. Went west in 1835 from Alabama to Arkansas. Does not establish fact of descent from a person who was a party to the treaties of 1835-6 and 1846. Misc. Test. 2625.      "Misc. Test. P. 2625. No. 3079 - Andrew J. Alford. 'My name is Andrew J. Alford, my post-office is Crowder City, Okla. I was born in Pike Co., Arkansas in 1842. I claim relationship to the Cherokee Indians through my mother, whose maiden name was Nancy Orrick who was one-eighth. She was born in Alabama in either Cherokee County or Jackson County. I do not know what year. My mother claims through her mother whose maiden name was Celia Strickland. My people moved from Alabama to Arkansas in 1835. My parents did not come west with the Indians. I do not know of any enrollment of my people although I remember when a boy my grandfather sending in the name of Strickland to be enrolled as a Cherokee Indian. We never received any money or land from the government.' Signed, Andrew (x) J. Alford, McAlester, Okla., Sep. 5, 1908. Exception Case. Rejected. Total number of exceptions filed in this group - 3. Original recommendation renewed."

     Children of Celia Ola Strickland and William Orrick:

[Infant] Orrick
James Henry Orrick+   b. January 4, 1807
Mary Orrick   b. April 14, 1808
Asakel Lomex "Asa" Orrick+   b. May 24, 1810, d. 1879
Belinda Orrick   b. April 14, 1812
Susan Orrick   b. February 15, 1814
Nancy Orrick+   b. February 3, 1816, d. November 10, 1875
William Jackson Orrick+   b. March 27, 1818, d. July 8, 1893
Andrew B. "Abe" Orrick+   b. February 27, 1820, d. February 14, 1860
[infant] Orrick   b. 1821
Celia Orrick   b. June 26, 1822
Thomas Lorenzo Orrick+   b. June 24, 1825, d. December 15, 1914
Fnunk[?] Orrick   b. 1827
Ephriam M. Orrick+   b. 1831

Sarah ______ was born circa 1846 at TN. She was the daughter of Jesse McClure and Jane ______. Sarah ______ married James H Alford, son of Madison Ewing Alford and Nancy Orrick, circa 1863 at Pike County, AR. [Bride is shown in Reconstructed Pike County Marriages as Sarah ......].      She was enumerated with James H Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 30, 1870; Sarah was shown at age 25 as a married white female born in Tennessee. Her occupation was keeping house.

     Children of Sarah ______ and James H Alford:

Joseph F. Alford   b. 1864
Samantha L. Alford   b. 1867
Andrew Alford   b. 1871
Robert Alford   b. 1876

Buddy Alford was the son of Sybil Bowden.

Buckey Alford was the son of Sybil Bowden.      James Roy Alford material states this person is dead.

     Children of Sybil Bowden:

Buddy Alford
Buckey Alford

Lois Temple Alford was born on April 13, 1913 at DeQueen, Sevier County, AR. He was the son of Harvey Lee Alford and Docia Trehern.      He worked as a custodian. His church affiliation was Protestant. Lois Temple Alford married Edna Lorene Nail, daughter of John W. Nail and Lizzie Brown, on September 1, 1934 at Talihina, LeFlore County, OK. Lois Temple Alford died on March 29, 1983 at San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA, at age 69. He was buried on April 1, 1983 at San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA.

Frances Alford was born on May 12, 1911. She was the daughter of Harvey Lee Alford and Docia Trehern. Frances Alford died on April 22, 1990 at age 78.

Minnie Dow Wall was born on June 5, 1899 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of Robert Solomon Wall and Mary Jane Bottoms. Minnie Dow Wall married Willie C. Smith, son of V. L. M. Smith and M. L. Price, on September 2, 1917 at Pike County, AR. Minnie Dow Wall died on December 27, 1978 at Pike County, AR, at age 79. She was buried at Antoine Cemetery, Antoine, Pike County, AR.

Roy Edward Wall was born on August 23, 1901 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of Robert Solomon Wall and Mary Jane Bottoms. Roy Edward Wall died on February 22, 1903 at Pike County, AR, at age 1.

[infant] Wall died on September 14, 1904 at Pike County, AR, at age 0. [infant] Wall was born on September 14, 1904 at Pike County, AR. [infant] Wall was the child of Robert Solomon Wall and Mary Jane Bottoms.

Charline Wall was born on November 27, 1905 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of Robert Solomon Wall and Mary Jane Bottoms.

Oren Crespo Wall was born on May 28, 1909 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of Robert Solomon Wall and Mary Jane Bottoms. Oren Crespo Wall died in 1926. He was buried at Antoine Cemetery, Antoine, Pike County, AR.