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Samuel Colvin Pogue was born on February 22, 1865 at Red Land, Pontotoc County, MS. He was the son of Robert Haynes Pogue and Martha Jerusha Abernathy. Samuel Colvin Pogue married Ozella Guthrie on December 26, 1888 at Milam County, TX. Samuel Colvin Pogue died on March 1, 1949 at Milam County, TX, at age 84. He was buried at Locklin Cemetery, Milam County, TX.

     Children of Samuel Colvin Pogue and Ozella Guthrie:

Coy Ronald Pogue+   b. February 17, 1890, d. June 16, 1970
Marcia Pogue+   b. December, 1891, d. May 31, 1982
James Paschal Pogue   b. December 13, 1894, d. May 1, 1965
Andy Guthrie Pogue   b. September 18, 1896, d. January 28, 1976
infant Pogue   b. April, 1900, d. September 3, 1901

George Bazil Tucker married Lillie Laun Pogue, daughter of Robert Haynes Pogue and Martha Jerusha Abernathy.

     Children of George Bazil Tucker and Lillie Laun Pogue:

Bertha M. Tucker
Eula Tucker
Beulah Tucker
Cora Tucker
Will Tucker
Oressa Tucker
Claudia Tucker
Grace Tucker

Edward C. Birdwell married Melinda Sims Pogue, daughter of Robert Haynes Pogue and Martha Jerusha Abernathy, on March 6, 1904 at Denison, Grayson County, TX.

     Children of Edward C. Birdwell and Melinda Sims Pogue:

Annie May Birdwell
Clifford E. Birdwell
Edna Leigh Birdwell+   b. January 30, 1906

Edna Leigh Birdwell was born on January 30, 1906 at Denison, Grayson County, TX. She was the daughter of Edward C. Birdwell and Melinda Sims Pogue. Edna Leigh Birdwell married Anthony Taylor on August 7, 1923 at Burnet County, TX.

Anthony Taylor married Edna Leigh Birdwell, daughter of Edward C. Birdwell and Melinda Sims Pogue, on August 7, 1923 at Burnet County, TX.

Meemba Adaline Pogue was born on March 29, 1821 at AL. She was the daughter of Stuart Pogue and Lucinda Acker. Meemba Adaline Pogue died on October 24, 1821 at AL, at age 0.

Malinda Caroline Pogue was born on March 29, 1822 at Shelby County, AL. She was the daughter of Stuart Pogue and Lucinda Acker. Malinda Caroline Pogue married Francis McCalister Lesley on February 9, 1843 at Shelby County, AL. Malinda Caroline Pogue died on August 2, 1893 at Morganton, Van Buren County, AR, at age 71. She was buried at Hardin Cemetery, Van Buren County, AR.

     Children of Malinda Caroline Pogue and Francis McCalister Lesley:

Lucinda J. Lesley+   b. January 20, 1844, d. October 20, 1909
William S. Lesley+   b. April 19, 1845, d. March 15, 1900
Thomas C. Lesley   b. March 17, 1847, d. December 7, 1862
Margaret Ann Lesley+   b. March 24, 1849, d. December 15, 1929
R. Emeline Lesley   b. December 1, 1850, d. August 30, 1852
R. L. Lesley   b. December 20, 1852, d. July 22, 1869
Joseph Alekander Lesley+   b. November 22, 1854, d. February 24, 1937
Robert Franklin Lesley+   b. May 15, 1856, d. August 26, 1945
Ruth Martha 'Mattie' Lesley+   b. October 8, 1858, d. November 1, 1878
Pendleton G. Lesley   b. June 11, 1860, d. January 28, 1899
James Columbus Lesley+   b. July 17, 1863, d. October 30, 1950
L.A. Lesley   b. October 8, 1869

Ruth Lucky Pogue was born on May 1, 1823 at AL. She was the daughter of Stuart Pogue and Lucinda Acker. Ruth Lucky Pogue died on May 7, 1893 at AL, at age 70.

Lucinda McNath Pogue was born on February 27, 1829 at AL. She was the daughter of Stuart Pogue and Lucinda Acker. Lucinda McNath Pogue married William H. Potts on August 2, 1855 at Pontotoc County, MS. Lucinda McNath Pogue died on December 14, 1862 at MS, at age 33.

     Children of Lucinda McNath Pogue and William H. Potts:

Thomas L. Potts   b. 1848
Carolina J. Potts   b. 1855
Willieta Potts   b. 1856
George F. Potts   b. 1858

Thomas Cowen Pogue was born on February 11, 1831 at AL. He was the son of Stuart Pogue and Lucinda Acker. Thomas Cowen Pogue died on September 30, 1841 at AL, at age 10.

Joab Prat Pogue was born on March 24, 1833 at AL. He was the son of Stuart Pogue and Lucinda Acker. Joab Prat Pogue died on August 4, 1855 at MS, at age 22.

Lydia Emeline Pogue was born on February 18, 1835 at AL. She died at AR. She was the daughter of Stuart Pogue and Lucinda Acker.

Stuart Alexander Pogue was born on June 29, 1837 at AL. He was the son of Stuart Pogue and Lucinda Acker. Stuart Alexander Pogue died on August 13, 1862 at age 25.

Benjamin F. Pogue was born on December 10, 1842 at AL. He was the son of Stuart Pogue and Lucinda Acker. Benjamin F. Pogue died on August 13, 1864 at age 21.

Ardella "Della" Elrod was born in 1862 at MS. She married William Franklin Ray, son of Thomas J. Ray and Emily Jane Pogue, in 1887 at Bosque County, TX.      She was enumerated with William Franklin Ray on the Bosque County, TX census dated June 14, 1900; Della was shown at age 38 as a married white female, wife of W.F., born in March 1862 in Mississippi. Her parents were born in Mississippi. She could neither read nor write but she spoke English. She had been married 13 years. She had five children all of whom were living at the time of the census. Ardella "Della" Elrod died in 1910 at Greer County, OK. She was buried at Plainview Cemetery, Greer County, OK.

     Children of Ardella "Della" Elrod and William Franklin Ray:

Joseph Franklin Ray   b. March 1, 1889, d. March 12, 1969
Maggie Lou Ray   b. March, 1890
Oscar Lee Ray   b. February 14, 1892
Bessie Ray   b. January, 1894
Lydia Ray   b. July 17, 1899
_____ Ray   b. 1905, d. 1905

Joseph Franklin Ray was born on March 1, 1889 at Bosque County, TX. He was the son of William Franklin Ray and Ardella "Della" Elrod.      He was enumerated with William Franklin Ray on the Bosque County, TX census dated June 14, 1900; Joseph F. was shown at age 11 as a single white male, son of W.F., born in March 1889 in Texas. His parents were born in Mississippi. He could read and write and he spoke English. He was shown at school. He attended school 6 months within the past year. Joseph Franklin Ray married Carra Ethel Allen on December 18, 1911. Joseph Franklin Ray died on March 12, 1969 at Midwest City, Oklahoma County, OK, at age 80.

Maggie Lou Ray was born in March, 1890 at Bosque County, TX. She was the daughter of William Franklin Ray and Ardella "Della" Elrod.      She was enumerated with William Franklin Ray on the Bosque County, TX census dated June 14, 1900; Maggie was shown at age 10 as a single white female, daughter of W.F., born in March 1890 in Texas. Her parents were born in Mississippi. She could neither read nor write but she spoke English. She was shown at school. She attended school 6 months within the past year. Maggie Lou Ray married Nickles A. Lawson. Maggie Lou Ray married _____ Crawford.

Oscar Lee Ray was born on February 14, 1892 at Iredell, Bosque County, TX. He was the son of William Franklin Ray and Ardella "Della" Elrod.      He was enumerated with William Franklin Ray on the Bosque County, TX census dated June 14, 1900; Lee was shown at age 8 as a single white male, son of W.F., born in February 1892 in Texas. His parents were born in Mississippi. He could neither read nor write but he spoke English. Oscar Lee Ray married Edna Laura Patton on July 25, 1920.

Bessie Ray was born in January, 1894 at TX. She was the daughter of William Franklin Ray and Ardella "Della" Elrod.      She was enumerated with William Franklin Ray on the Bosque County, TX census dated June 14, 1900; Bessie was shown at age 6 as a single white female, daughter of W.F., born in January 1894 in Texas. Her parents were born in Mississippi. She could neither read nor write but he spoke English. Bessie Ray married _____ Bankley.

Lydia Ray was born on July 17, 1899 at Iredell, Bosque County, TX. She was the daughter of William Franklin Ray and Ardella "Della" Elrod.      She was enumerated with William Franklin Ray on the Bosque County, TX census dated June 14, 1900; Lida was shown at age 10 months as a single white female, daughter of W.F., born in July 1899 in Texas. Her parents were born in Mississippi. Lydia Ray married Charles Thomas Justus on November 21, 1917.

Carra Ethel Allen was born on June 16, 1893. She married Joseph Franklin Ray, son of William Franklin Ray and Ardella "Della" Elrod, on December 18, 1911. Carra Ethel Allen was buried on April 13, 1971 at Del City, Oklahoma County, OK. She died on April 13, 1971 at Del City, Oklahoma County, OK, at age 77.

Mary Della Davis was born on March 10, 1879 at Rosebud, White County, AR. She was the daughter of Samuel D. W. Davis and Nancy Caroline Ray. Mary Della Davis died on August 22, 1954 at Pittsburg, Camp County, TX, at age 75.

Thomas Jefferson Davis was born on May 13, 1880 at Rosebud, White County, AR. He was the son of Samuel D. W. Davis and Nancy Caroline Ray. Thomas Jefferson Davis married Idonia Wray on July 8, 1900 at Pittsburg, Camp County, TX. Thomas Jefferson Davis died on May 30, 1970 at Dallas, Dallas County, TX, at age 90.

     Children of Thomas Jefferson Davis and Idonia Wray:

Dessie Alma Davis
Ruby Beatrice Davis
William Lester Davis
Idonia Fayrene Davis
Archie Jefferson Davis
Kirby Randolph Davis

Fulton Buckner Davis was born on January 6, 1883 at Salado, Bell County, TX. He was the son of Samuel D. W. Davis and Nancy Caroline Ray. Fulton Buckner Davis married Ahlia Jane Miller. Fulton Buckner Davis died on May 15, 1955 at Pittsburg, Camp County, TX, at age 72.

     Children of Fulton Buckner Davis and Ahlia Jane Miller:

Aubrey Davis
Clyde Carroll Davis
Norman Wilson Davis
Lacy Eugene Davis

Grover Cleveland Davis was born on November 9, 1884. He was the son of Samuel D. W. Davis and Nancy Caroline Ray. Grover Cleveland Davis died on May 3, 1903 at age 18.

Lola Jane Davis was born on July 5, 1886. She was the daughter of Samuel D. W. Davis and Nancy Caroline Ray. Lola Jane Davis married William Oscar Jackson on August 3, 1904 at Camp County, TX. Lola Jane Davis died on April 14, 1974 at Houston, Harris County, TX, at age 87.

     Children of Lola Jane Davis and William Oscar Jackson:

Mildred Lee Jackson
Vertie Florence Jackson
William Obed Jackson
Wynona Oleta Jackson
Horace Winston Jackson
Thomas Ralph Jackson

Alice Cade Davis was born on March 17, 1896 at Pittsburg, Camp County, TX. She was the daughter of Samuel D. W. Davis and Nancy Caroline Ray. Alice Cade Davis married Leander Hosea Warren on October 12, 1919. Alice Cade Davis died on December 25, 1998 at Pittsburg, Camp County, TX, at age 102.

Benjamin Franklin Jarnigan Davis was born on August 7, 1846 at Cowikee, Barbour County, AL. He married Margaret Lucinda Ray, daughter of Thomas J. Ray and Emily Jane Pogue, on March 1, 1883. Benjamin Franklin Jarnigan Davis died on July 2, 1908 at Reed, Greer County, OK, at age 61. He was buried at Reed Cemetery, Reed, Greer County, OK.

     Children of Benjamin Franklin Jarnigan Davis and Margaret Lucinda Ray:

Albert Carey Davis+   b. March 13, 1884, d. February 3, 1956
Alice Florence Davis+   b. July 24, 1885, d. May 1, 1970
Clara Estella Davis   b. November 3, 1886, d. November 30, 1962
Lottie May Davis   b. January 9, 1888
Bunyon Hoyt Davis+   b. May 19, 1889, d. January 25, 1980
Helen Lucille Davis+   b. October 7, 1890, d. December 6, 1986
Lillian Grace Davis   b. August 7, 1893, d. December 20, 1973

Albert Carey Davis was born on March 13, 1884 at Salado, Bell County, TX. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Jarnigan Davis and Margaret Lucinda Ray. Albert Carey Davis married Helen Cleo Trammell on September 6, 1924 at Carrollton, Pickens County, GA. Albert Carey Davis died on February 3, 1956 at Mangum, Greer County, OK, at age 71. He was buried at Willow Creek Cemetery, Greer County, OK.

     Children of Albert Carey Davis and Helen Cleo Trammell:

Albert Carey Davis Jr.
Benjamin Franklin Davis II
Julia Mae Davis

Clara Estella Davis was born on November 3, 1886 at Salado, Bell County, TX. She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Jarnigan Davis and Margaret Lucinda Ray. Clara Estella Davis married George Washington Meador on July 1, 1933. Clara Estella Davis died on November 30, 1962 at age 76.

Helen Lucille Davis was born on October 7, 1890 at Salado, Bell County, TX. She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Jarnigan Davis and Margaret Lucinda Ray. Helen Lucille Davis married William M. James on March 12, 1918 at Mangum, Greer County, OK. Helen Lucille Davis died on December 6, 1986 at Waurika, Jefferson County, OK, at age 96.

     Children of Helen Lucille Davis and William M. James:

Alma Lavara James
Helen Wilson Odell James
Henry Clay 'Jack' James
Benjamin Browning James
David Lawrence James
Louis Priscilla James

Alice Florence Davis was born on July 24, 1885 at Salado, Bell County, TX. She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Jarnigan Davis and Margaret Lucinda Ray. Alice Florence Davis married Thomas Arthur Sheriff on February 17, 1910 at Reed, Greer County, OK. Alice Florence Davis died on May 1, 1970 at Hollis, Harmon County, OK, at age 84. She was buried at Louis Cemetery, Harmon County, OK.

     Children of Alice Florence Davis and Thomas Arthur Sheriff:

Letha Mildred Sheriff
Anna Lee Sheriff
Joe Bob Sheriff
_____ Sheriff
James Carroll Sheriff
Thomas Warren Sheriff
Lewis Hershel Sheriff
Mary Malinda Sheriff
Jerry Wendell Sheriff

Lottie May Davis was born on January 9, 1888 at Salado, Bell County, TX. She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Jarnigan Davis and Margaret Lucinda Ray. Lottie May Davis married Robert Lee Buckner on June 23, 1912 at Greer County, OK.

Bunyon Hoyt Davis was born on May 19, 1889 at Salado, Bell County, TX. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Jarnigan Davis and Margaret Lucinda Ray. Bunyon Hoyt Davis married Lonnie Jeter on October 25, 1912 at Edmond, Oklahoma County, OK. Bunyon Hoyt Davis died on January 25, 1980 at Norman, Cleveland County, OK, at age 90.

Lillian Grace Davis was born on August 7, 1893 at Iredell, Bosque County, TX. She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Jarnigan Davis and Margaret Lucinda Ray. Lillian Grace Davis married Robert Lee Ford on April 15, 1915 at Mangum, Greer County, OK. Lillian Grace Davis died on December 20, 1973 at Rowlett, Dallas County, TX, at age 80. She was buried at Grove Hill Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, TX.

R. E. Bennett was born in October, 1856 at AR. She married Felix Grundy Ray, son of Thomas J. Ray and Emily Jane Pogue, in 1890 at Van Buren County, AR.      She was enumerated with Felix Grundy Ray on the Bosque County, TX census dated June 14, 1900; R.E. was shown at age 31 as a married white female, wife of F.G., born in February 1869 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Missouri. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married ten years She had three children, all were still living at the time of the census. R. E. Bennett died at TX.

     Children of R. E. Bennett and Felix Grundy Ray:

J. Tom Ray   b. July, 1892
W. Cora Ray   b. December, 1895
H. H. Ray   b. February, 1898

J. Tom Ray was born in July, 1892 at AR. [one source has the date as February 1896]. He was the son of Felix Grundy Ray and R. E. Bennett.      He was enumerated with Felix Grundy Ray on the Bosque County, TX census dated June 14, 1900; J.T. was shown at age 7 as a single white male, son of F.G., born in July 1892 in Arkansas. His father was born in Mississippi. His mother was born in Arkansas. He could neither read nor write but he spoke English.

W. Cora Ray was born in December, 1895 at AR. She was the daughter of Felix Grundy Ray and R. E. Bennett.      She was enumerated with Felix Grundy Ray on the Bosque County, TX census dated June 14, 1900; W.C. was shown at age 4 as a single white female, daughter of F.G., born in December 1895 in Arkansas. Her father was born in Mississippi. Her mother was born in Arkansas. She could neither read nor write but she spoke English.

H. H. Ray was born in February, 1898 at TX. He was the son of Felix Grundy Ray and R. E. Bennett.      He was enumerated with Felix Grundy Ray on the Bosque County, TX census dated June 14, 1900; H.H. was shown at age 2 as a single white male, son of F.G., born in February 1898 in Texas. His father was born in Mississippi. His mother was born in Arkansas. He could neither read nor write but he spoke English.

Sarah Elizabeth Ray was born on September 9, 1861 at Okalona, Chickasaw County, MS. She married Thomas Cowen Ray, son of Thomas J. Ray and Emily Jane Pogue, in June, 1882 at Redland, Chickashaw County, MS. Sarah Elizabeth Ray was buried at Sunset Cemetery, Butler County, KS.      She was enumerated with Thomas Cowen Ray on the Bosque County, TX census dated June 16, 1900; Sarah E. was shown at age 39 as a married white female, wife of Thomas C., born in September 1860 in Mississippi. Her father was born in Alabama. Her mother was born in Mississippi. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married seventeen years. She had four children all of whom were still living at the time of the census.

     Children of Sarah Elizabeth Ray and Thomas Cowen Ray:

Barney D. Ray   b. January 17, 1884, d. July 12, 1921
Thomas Edgar Ray+   b. May 21, 1886, d. November 19, 1965
Bunyon Hoyt Ray+   b. September 21, 1890, d. July, 1981
Rodolphus Ray   b. May 17, 1893, d. 1934

Barney D. Ray was born on January 17, 1884 at Bosque County, TX. He was the son of Thomas Cowen Ray and Sarah Elizabeth Ray.      He was enumerated with Thomas Cowen Ray on the Bosque County, TX census dated June 16, 1900; Barny D. was shown at age 16 as a single white male, son of Thomas C., born in January 1884 in Texas. His parents were born in Mississippi. He could read and write and he spoke English. He was shown at school. He attended school four months during the past year. Barney D. Ray died on July 12, 1921 at Bosque County, TX, at age 37. He was buried at Spring Creek Cemetery, Bosque County, TX.

Thomas Edgar Ray was born on May 21, 1886 at Meridian, Bosque County, TX. He was the son of Thomas Cowen Ray and Sarah Elizabeth Ray.      He was enumerated with Thomas Cowen Ray on the Bosque County, TX census dated June 16, 1900; Thomas E. was shown at age 14 as a single white male, son of Thomas C., born in May 1886 in Texas. His parents were born in Mississippi. He could read and write and he spoke English. He was shown at school. He attended school four months during the past year. Thomas Edgar Ray married Nannie Lela Poole on May 6, 1908 at Reed, Greer County, OK. Thomas Edgar Ray died on November 19, 1965 at El Dorado, Butler County, KS, at age 79. He was buried at Sunset Cemetery, El Dorado, Butler County, KS.

     Children of Thomas Edgar Ray and Nannie Lela Poole:

Georgia Beatrice Ray   b. January 26, 1912

Bunyon Hoyt Ray was born on September 21, 1890 at Killeen, Bell County, TX. He was the son of Thomas Cowen Ray and Sarah Elizabeth Ray.      He was enumerated with Thomas Cowen Ray on the Bosque County, TX census dated June 16, 1900; Bunyan H. was shown at age 9 as a single white male, son of Thomas C., born in September 1890 in Texas. His parents were born in Mississippi. He could read but not write and he spoke English. Bunyon Hoyt Ray married Sudye Louise Frazier on September 18, 1920 at Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX. Bunyon Hoyt Ray died in July, 1981 at Upland, San Bernadino County, CA, at age 90.

     Children of Bunyon Hoyt Ray and Sudye Louise Frazier:

_____ Ray

Rodolphus Ray was born on May 17, 1893 at Irdell, Bosque County, TX. He was the son of Thomas Cowen Ray and Sarah Elizabeth Ray.      He was enumerated with Thomas Cowen Ray on the Bosque County, TX census dated June 16, 1900; Rodolphus was shown at age 7 as a single white male, son of Thomas C., born in may 1893 in Texas. His parents were born in Mississippi. He could neither read nor write but he spoke English. Rodolphus Ray married Frances Beardly. Rodolphus Ray died in 1934 at Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, MO.

Nannie Lela Poole married Thomas Edgar Ray, son of Thomas Cowen Ray and Sarah Elizabeth Ray, on May 6, 1908 at Reed, Greer County, OK.

     Children of Nannie Lela Poole and Thomas Edgar Ray:

Georgia Beatrice Ray   b. January 26, 1912

Sudye Louise Frazier married Bunyon Hoyt Ray, son of Thomas Cowen Ray and Sarah Elizabeth Ray, on September 18, 1920 at Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX.

     Children of Sudye Louise Frazier and Bunyon Hoyt Ray:

_____ Ray

Frances Beardly married Rodolphus Ray, son of Thomas Cowen Ray and Sarah Elizabeth Ray.

Lafayette McMullen Yeary was born on January 8, 1857 at Lee County, VA. He was the son of Winston Robinson Yeary and Elizabeth Jane Smith. Lafayette McMullen Yeary married Jerusha Lue Candace Ray, daughter of Thomas J. Ray and Emily Jane Pogue, on January 13, 1887 at Iredell, Bosque County, TX. Lafayette McMullen Yeary died on May 24, 1937 at Eldorado, Butler County, KS, at age 80.

     Children of Lafayette McMullen Yeary and Jerusha Lue Candace Ray:

Emma Yeary
Jane Elizabeth Yeary
Bland Yeary
Turner Yeary
Eunice Yeary
Tommy Yeary
Winston Yeary+   b. November, 1888, d. between 1907 and 1978
Bishop M Yeary   b. March, 1891, d. between 1892 and 1981
Tipannos Yeary   b. June, 1893, d. between 1894 and 1983
Dora L Yeary   b. May, 1895, d. between 1896 and 1989
Alonzo M Yeary   b. February, 1897, d. between 1898 and 1987
Richard B Yeary   b. July, 1898, d. between 1899 and 1988

Emma Yeary was the daughter of Lafayette McMullen Yeary and Jerusha Lue Candace Ray.