Moore Family....Richard, David, Charles, Derrick, Adrian, Derek

From now on I'm starting each family line with the oldest ancestor down. I think we get a better picture of how people are shaped based on those that have gone before them. I hope you agree...On to the Moore family.

RICHARD MOHR

Richard Moore (Mohr) was born in 1767 and died in 1805 at 38 years of age. He married Elisabeth Hogeboom (born Nov 14, 1761 in Claverack, New York) September 25, 1784 in Claverock, New York.. He was 17.

The only thing I have on this family is that they lived in Hillsdale, New York in 1789.

They had six children: Engeltje 1785, David (1789-1879), John (1793-1877) and Richard (1793-1859) both born 1793, William H (1800-1857), Sarah (1804-1859).

DAVID CHARLES MOORE

David Charles was born March 13, 1789 in Rensselaer, New York to Richard and Elisabeth (Hogeboom) Moore. His baptism was March 16, 1789 in the Reformed Dutch Church in Hillsdale, New York. He moved to Highgate, Vermont in the 1800s with his father. David's father died when he was only 16.

There is paperwork for the War of 1812 Pensions listed for David.

About 1816 David married Anna Teachout (Nov 14, 1795-October 1, 1862) in Highgate, Vermont. He was 27 and she was 21.

We have a 1820 Census in Highgate, Vermont that lists 4 free white people in family. That was the only information collected on a census that year.

The 1830 Census again in Highgate has 8 in the family.

The next Census found is in 1850 in Highgate, Vermont. David is 62 and a farmer, His wife, Anna, is 50 with children Humphry 22, John 20, Elizabeth 17 and Mary 13.

Census 1860: again in Highgate,Vermont. We have much more information in this Census. David is a farmer and 71. His Real Estate value is $4000 and Personal Value $8175 which is really good in this day and time. His wife, Ann, is 60 with children Jacob 40, Humphry 33 and Mary 22.

Census 1970: David is 82 living with Humphry 62 and Sarah. They are farmers with a Real Estate Value of $6000 and Personal Value of $1500. Amazing the information they were requested to provide....and they did.

According to David's death certificate he died of old age March 17, 1879 in Highgate, Vermont at 90 years old! I have a picture of his headstone.

David and Anna had nine children: Richard 1818-1899, Jacob 1820-1886, Charles 1822-1892, Laura 1824-1858, Humphrey 1827-1889, John William 1830-1908, Elizabeth 1833-1925, Infant 1837-1837, Mary 1837.

CHARLES S. MOORE

Charles was born December 15, 1822 in Highgate, Vermont to David Charles and Anna (Teachout) Moore. He married Jane Donaldson (1822-1881) January 24, 1844 in Swanton, Vermont. They were both 20.

The 1850 Census in Swanton, Vermont lists Charles (28) and Jane (42) with Diana (3). He is a farmer with a Real Estate Value of $186.

The 1860 Census still in Swanton, Vermont Charles is 38, wife Jane 32, child only Derrick 13....(why Derrick was not listed in 1850 and where is Diana in 1860 I really don't know. Census are only as good as the people that take them. Spelling, penmanship all can lead to confusing Census but they are the best we have to track families!) Now his Real Estate Value is $350 and Personal Value is $350.

The Civil War records do list Charles who enlisted November 2, 1862. He is 39. He is with Regiment Company H Nebraska 2^nd Calvary. Mustered out December 23, 1863.

We also know he was a widower at 58.

Charles passed away November 21, 1892 in Swanton, Vermont. He was 70. I have a picture of his headstone.

Children: Horace W 1845-1848, Diana 1846, Derrick 1849-1902.

NOTE: Charles carried his father's middle name.

                                                      Charles and Jane Moore

DERRICK MOORE

       

Derrick Moore was born July 17, 1849 in Highgate, Vermont to David Charles and Anna (Teachout) Moore.

The first Census we find on Derrick is 1860 in Swanton, Vermont. Derrick is 13. Derrick's father, Charles is 38, mother, Jane 32. Their Real Estate Value is $350 and Personal Value $350. Charles is listed as a farmer.

Derrick married Julia E Morse April 4, 1869 in Swanton, Vermont. He is 19 and listed as a farmer.

By the 1870 Census it looks like they are in Swanton, Vermont living with his maternal grandparents-the Donaldson family. Listed are Derrick, Julia, John (60), Almya (56), Helen (17) and Amanda (19). They are listed as farmers with a Real Estate Value of $2500 and Personal value of $600.

1880 Census: they are in St. Albans, Vermont. Listed are Derrick, Julia and Elizabeth Jane (8). He is listed as a Railroad Foreman.

In 1881 Derrick immigrates to Canada and the naturalization is 1894.

Julia passes away May 1, 1885.

Derrick married Caroline Edith Hinchey 17 Jul 1890, daughter of Robert and Mary (Ryder) Hinchey. She was born 1867 in Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada. She brings into the marriage Ernest (8) and Daisy (6). Interesting information that was passed on to Dianne we see: Caroline Hinchey married John Drummond.  John was an engineer for the Canadian Pacific Railroad and ran the engines for the supply trains that carried food, railway ties and supplies from Ontario to the end-of-the-line as the railway moved west.  John was killed, in a train wreck, leaving Caroline with two small children James Ernest (Ernie) and Daisy.  Caroline kept the CPR boarding house for the men who worked on the railhead.  They moved on across the prairies as the railroad advanced until they reached Broadview in what is now Saskatchewan. In Broadview Caroline met and married a railroad man named Derrick Moore.

In 1891 census we see Derrick is a Locomotive Railroad Engineer and they go to the Free Church in Moose Jaw.

1901 they are still in Moose Jaw. Derrick is listed as a Railroad Engineer and they are Presbyterian.

There is an extensive obituary about Derrick that reads as follows:

Moose Jaw Times Herald, December 25, 1902

Derrick Moore Dead

The announcement of the death of engineer Derrick Moore on December 19, 1902. It came as a surprise to the people of Moose Jaw. About two months ago he had to give up his run on account of ill health. He seemed to be suffering from a slight attack of typhoid but was able to go around occasionaly and was uptown tow weeks ago.

He always enjoyed good health and confinement seemed to depress him. Toward s the last he gave right up and sank rapidly until Thursday when the doctor saw that there was no hope of recovery. The immediate cause of death was anemia.

The funeral took place at the family residence on Saturday at 2:15 o'clock under the auspices of the Moose Jaw Lodge 25, AF & AM, the decease being a member of Franklin Lodge No. 4, St. Albans, Vermont. The funeral was largely attended by friends and acquaintances. Pallbearers were: Joseph Lott, Jas. J. Wilson; Chas. A. Gass; G. M. Annable; J. D. Reid and J. E. Battel.

The deceased was 53 years old. He was married a second time in July 1890 and besides his bereaved wife, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Dick of Montreal;2 step-children, Miss Daisy Drummond who is attending Normal in Regina, and Ernest Drummond, CPR fireman on this division and also a little son, Adrian, aged 6 to mourn his loss.

He was one of the oldest engineers on the CPR system having entered the employ of the company as an engineer during construction. He commenced railroading in St. Albans, Vermont, and came to Canada in the 70s and for some time ran an engine on the old government road, then known as the Quebec-Montreal Occidental and Ottawa Railroad. When this road was given to the CPR, he came west and first reached Moose Jay in 1893. For some years he had the paycar run and in 1886 was promoted to the regular passenger run from Moose Jaw to Broadview and was in charge of this run continually until his death. He seldom missed a run and never had an accident and he had probably the best reord on the road. He always took an active interest in railroad matters and was a most energetic brotherhood man. When Thundercreek division No. 15 of B. of L. was organized in 1896, he was elected Chief Engineer to which post he was elected each year.

He was a strong temperance man, particularly so of late years and many a temperance lecture he has given to wayward railroaders. He set a good example in this connection and was no doubt the means of putting many a young man on the right road.

He will be missed in railroad circles and all along the division but especially in Moose Jaw where he was known and esteemed by all...his origin is Irish.

He was 53.

Children: Elizabeth Jane 1871, Raymond D 1877-1877, Adrian Charles Robert 1895-1961.

ADRIAN CHARLES ROBERT MOORE

Adrian was born November 1, 1895 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada to Derrick and 

Caroline Edith (Hinchey) Moore.

In the 1901 Census in Moose Jaw, Canada Derrick is 50, Caroline 40, James Ernest 18 

and Daisy 16 with Adrian who is 5.

We already know that Adrian's father, Derrick, died when he was 7. 

The 1906 Census they are in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan where Carrie, Adrian's mother, 

is 40, Ernest Drummond 23, Daisy Drummond 20,(children from her first marriage) and 

Adrian Moore 10.

1916 Census in Moose Jaw: notes that Adrian is 20 and his mother Caroline 50. 

Adrian is listed as Irish. His profession: a druggist. They are Presbyterian.

1917 shows Adrian graduated from the University of Saskatchewan.

Finally the 1921 Kindersley, Saskatchewan Census: Adrian is 25, listed as a Druggist 

with an income of $1500.

May 31, 1924 Adrian married Gertrude Mae Scott. They were married 37 years.

November 28, 1924 they had this first daughter, Valerie Adrienne then September 12, 1926 

Doreen Mae and last Derek Scott November 6, 1928

Adrian passed away October 13,  1961 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He was 66. Memories

from his grandchildren often include the gigantic model train set up he had in his basement. 

Terry doesn't remember them getting to play with it...but admire it.

I also want to note a message from “others researching the family history” Robert Hinchey

was a locomotive engineer and many of the Hinchey men were involved with the railroad in 

one way or another so it would appear Adrian came by his love for trains naturally. 

It's also to be noted the Hinchey family were by profession musicians....except for Robert 

who went the railroad way.

NOTE: Adrian carried his maternal and paternal grandfather's names.

Children: Valerie 1924-2000, Doreen 1926-2013, Derek 1928-1975

                                 Adrian and Gertrude Moore


DEREK “Dinty” SCOTT MOORE

Derek Scott Moore was born November 6, 1928 to Adrian Charles Robert and Gertrude 

Mae (Scott) Moore in Kelvington, Saskatchewan, Canada. He married Flora “Amy” Cameron  

Smith May 15, 1950.

They had two sons born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Richard Derek born February 6, 1951

 and Terry Scott born May 20, 1953 but we see by 1957 the family is in Gillette, Wyoming,

USA as they have a daughter, Jan Marie, on December 6, 1957 and then Dianne Susan,

 the last of their children, is born July 26, 1959 in Panguitch, Utah. 

The family settled in the US with a long time spent in Houston, Texas but at time of death they

 were in Denver, Colorado. Dinty passed away of a heart attack in his sleep June 10, 1975. 

He was 47.

His funeral was June 13th, 1975 in Denver, Colorado, but he was cremated and later returned

 to Canada to be buried. His urn was sent back to Saskatoon, Canada in fall/winter of 1976. 

He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery April 29, 1977. Woodlawn Cemetery Records 

Dinty made cable to drag behind boats off shore to map undersea floor for rock formations for

 oil. Before that he was a land seismographer.

Dinty was loved by all. He was found often working on projects around the house for his 

beloved wife, Flo. At one time Flo officially sold Avon but Dinty sold more at his work. Dinty 

was the one who balanced the order and sacked the products to be taken out. The family 

often vacationed at lakes. Lake Greenwater in Saskatoon was a favorite place to go. A 

treasured memory for Terry was when his father built a camper to put on the back of their 

truck. 

NOTE: Derek carried his mother's maiden name Scott and great grandfather's name Derrick.

Masons and Stringers done....next

So I've worked hard on investigating my father's family line....we explored

Mason (Lemmie, Marion, Sylvanis, Sylvanus, Thomas, James)

Wolford (Linnie, Wylie, John Milton, Dr. John, Major John, Johan)

McKay (Clara, Benjamin, William Franklin, William Andrew)

McCullers (Camella, Peyton, James, Malcolm)

there are still lines that branch off from these folks (Curl, Dupree, Covington, Patterson, Shuck, Coulson, Shephard) but I'll try to investigate them at another time as now I'll go to my mother's family line.

I've worked on my mother's family....the Stringer's.

Daniel (Pearl Anna, Woody Asberry, Eron Asberry, William N., Isaiah “Josiah”)

Brannon (Leola Mae, Ansel Gadd, Reverand Julian)

Stringer (Delbert Elloid, Joseph Daniel, John)

Smalley (Jessie Christine, William D.)

there are still lines that branch off from these folks (Truitt, Rogers, Causey, Fisher, Henderson, Gadd, Mize, Cox, Pipkins, Myers) but I'll try to investigate them at another time as now I'll go to my husband's family line.

Smalley, Jessie Christine....WIlliam

I'll be honest that when I started the journey of finally getting the genealogy information I've found throughout the years in one place that was easier to read than just looking at census, etc. I actually did not plan on including the Smalley family. As you have read my grandfather's mother left him as a small child and he did not find her until he was in his 50s therefore I never knew her. I wondered how any mother could do that. I'm glad I did end up researching the Smalley family as it gave me a glimpse into their life. Often times we deal with a situation in a way because we are ill equipped on how to deal with it.

I've decided here on out to post information by families with the oldest member I can find listed first. It's not just the Smalley family but many when it is useful to view the things they have done in a bigger context seeing how they were raised or what happened to them growing up.

WILLIAM D. SMALLEY

William D Smalley was born November 1859 in Macoupin, Illinois to William C. and Virginia (Hilyard) Smalley.

I found a lot of census on this family in various forms.

We know William's father died when he was four.

1860 Census is listed in Township, Illinois when William D is one. His father is William born in in New Jersey and he is 32 and a farmer with a Personal estate of 185 which is not much even in those days! Virginia is 28, Resin is 9, Jane 7, Silas 5, Leonard 4.

1870 Census listed in Township Illinois. William is 11. His mother is listed but not his father (he died in 1864). Children Leonard 6, Lizzie 13 and Weston 6 are listed. Their personal Estate value: $309.00

There is an 1880 Census but I'm not certain it is our William. There are things that point in the direction this is him ….but it lists his mother as Christine. We know many reasons why it would go from Virginia to Christine (step mother) but I'm not sure.

I do have the death certificate for W D Smalley and his father is not listed but his mother is listed as Christine Barth (maiden name). It also lists him as divorced.

We see that he married Tennessee “Tennie” Pipkins (1861-1936) August 16, 1880 in Brazos, Texas when he is 20 and she is 18.

They had two children Edward Dekerd (1881-1929) and Jessie Christine (1885-1975).

By April 15, 1897 we find Tennie married to James Redden Mattox according to marriage records.

She shows up in 1900 Census in Seminole Nation, Indian Territory which lists JR (67), Tennessee (37), Bell (all Mattox except Jessie Smalley) who is 16, Charles (15), Elmer (13) and Jessie Smalley (15).

Family history shows Jessie did not like her stepdad so she left home we were told when she was 13 but the 1900 census shows her as in the home and 15. She went to live with the Dunway family which had 17 children and she cooked for them. When she was 17 she married.

The 1910 Census the Mattox family is listed in Norman Oklahoma - James (57) and Tennie (48).

1920 Census again in Norman with James (67) and Tennie (57). The Census says Tennie's parents were both born in Tennessee.

By 1930 Tennie (69) lives with Cecil Smalley 22, Laura Smalley 50 and Billie Smalley 21. The men are farmers and it says Tennie's first married when was 18. Why do some census collect more information than others? What a shame.

We were lucky to find a picture of Tennie and James with a horse names Sealam taken in

There is also a picture of two couples one of them Tennie and James.

All of the census are listed on Ancestry.com if you want to see them.

Jessie Christine Smalley

Jessie was born April 27, 1885 in Franklin, Texas to William and Tennessee “Tennie” (Pipkins) Smalley.

She shows up in 1900 Census in Seminole Nation, Indian Territory which lists JR (67), Tennessee (37), Bell (all Mattox except Jessie Smalley) who is 16, Charles (15), Elmer (13) and Jessie Smalley (15). The census shows she had had no schooling but can read and write.

Family history shows Jessie did not like her stepdad so she left home we were told when she was 13 but the 1900 census shows her as in the home and 15. She went to live with the Dunway family which had 17 children and she cooked for them. When she was 17 she married.

She had Phillip Orval Littleton Dec 9, 1903-1959 with Otis Littleton. Then Una Mae Stringer was born in 1906-1912 and Delbert Elloid Stringer was born Dec 18,1909-1998 to Joseph Daniel Stringer. But by April 23, 1911 Jessie gave birth to Otha Littleton and went on to have a total of eight children with Otis Littleton. Once she left Joe Stringer she left her two children of his with him and they did not reconnect until Delbert was 50 …...and at first she denied him. I, as Delbert's granddaughter, had a hard time understanding that at all. Now that I've done the genealogy of the family I see that tough decisions were made and you never know what you will do. Her family history did not prepare her for so much of what happened to her. I'm told she actually was a nice lady and that her children and grandchildren love her. My grandfather spent his life wishing to find his mother and once he did and she finally accepted him it made him very happy so that says a lot.

In the 1920 Census the Littleton family is in Kirk, Oklahoma. Otis is listed as 46, Jessie 33, Orval 16, Otha 8, Ethel 6 and Jessie is 2. Otis is a farmer

1930 Census the family is in Garvin, Oklahoma. Otis is 56, Jessie 44, Jessie 12, Edna 9, Esta 7, Liona 5 and Oscar 3.

1933 records the family in Fort Worth, Texas.

1940 Census in Willis, Oklahoma. Otis is 56, Jessie 55, Esther 17, Leona 14 and Oscar 13.

Her husband passes away when she is 59.

Jesse Smalley told her daughter, Leona Wallace, that she was part German and during the war reminded her to keep this a secret.  Jesse could recite the Lord's prayer in German.

Children of Mother Jessie Littleton

Phillip Orval Littleton Dec 9, 1903-1959, UnaMae Stringer (also listed as Mabel) 1906-1912,

Delbert Elloid Stringer Dec 18, 1909-1998, Otha Littleton April 23, 1911, Ethel Littleton April 2, 1913, Jessie M Littleton Jan 18,1918-1990, Edna Mae Littleton Aug 28, 1920-2010, Esther Lorene Littleton Dec 6, 1922-2015, Leona Janice Littleton Aug 8, 1925-2019, Oscar Clifford “Tom” Littleton Dec 22, 1926-1999

                                                                  Jessie and Delbert

Stringer, John

John Stringer

I've collected information on John Stringer....but let's face it.... anyone named John you are searching for is not the easiest!!

John Stringer was born in 1848 in Alabama. There are so many John Stringers much more research needs to be done before we determine much. We know he married Florence Mary Elizabeth Cox. We know his son is Joseph Daniel Stringer.

We know from the 1910 Census that Joseph's father is John who was 62 in 1910, Florence is 40, Mabel is 7 and Delbert is 9 months old. This census lists his birth in Alabama as well as his mother and father. Florence was born in Texas, her father in Texas and Mother in Indiana.

Stringer, Joseph Daniel

Joseph Daniel Stringer

Joseph Daniel Stringer (Joe D Stringer) was born March 8, 1876 (according to his death certificate) to John and Florence Mary Elizabeth (Cox) in Choctaw Nation (Hugo, Oklahoma). I found four census that Joseph was in and his correct age is in only one of them so.....did he give the wrong age....did they write down the wrong age? You will find after looking at enough census penmanship for census takers could have been greatly improved so that can be a problem also.

We see through the birth of their children Joseph and Jessie Christine Smalley had Unamae in 1906 and Delbert in 1909. Joseph is 33 when Delbert is born and Jessie is 26. Jessie is gone shortly thereafter as she is not listed in the 1910 Census. We know through family stories that Joe had her leave after being caught with her exhusband. She was not allowed to take their children and there was no contact with her. Family stories also noted they changed their last name to Springs or Springer for a period of time but I found no evidence of that.

The 1910 census of Wolf Oklahoma shows Joseph is 24 (he is really 34) lives with his father John who is 62, his mother, Florence, and two children Mabel (although in the family Bible she is listed as Unamae) and Delbert. If Joseph were 24 he would have been born in 1886. His father and he farm on a rented farm.

Joseph and Mary Evelyn Wheeler (1902-1981) were married August 12, 1917 in Maud, Oklahoma. Mary is 17 and Joe is 41. That is a 24 year age difference. I was amazed before when he let one of his daughter's marry someone so much older than her....maybe this explains it!

The 1920 census of Wolf, Oklahoma shows Joseph is 34 (he is 44) and wife Mary, who is 18. His son, Delbert, is 12. He is is a farmer who had a 3^rd grade education and can read and write.

By the 1930 census of Chickashaw, Oklahoma Joseph is listed as 38 (he is 54), Mary 25 and they have Walter, Lillie, Ellen, Melvin and they are farming.

The last census I found was in 1940 in Pontotoc, Oklahoma and finally Joe lists his correct age of 63, Mary is listed as 39 with Walter 19, Lillie Mae 15, Marvin 12, James 10 and Billy 6. Joe is listed as a laborer for a road project and the annual income is $360.00.

Joe passed away January 29, 1963 in Stonewall, Oklahoma. I have a picture of his headstone and on it he is listed as Joe D Stringer.

I have a copy of all the census on Ancestry.com if you want to see them. I also have the Death Certificate for Joseph Daniel Stringer. I always knew him as Grandpa Joe. His grandchildren say he was a really nice grandpa.

Joesph Daniel Stringer's children:

Una Mae 1906-1912                                               Delbert Elloid Dec 18,1909-1998

Walter Reed Aug 4, 1920-2009                               Lou Ellen April 12, 1922-2007

Lillie Mae May 20, 1924-1997                                 Melvin Eliza June 16, 1926-1962

James Chester April 1, 1930-1993                          William Edward Dec 21, 1933-2007

Netha Francis Jan 28, 1942-                                   John Henry Oct 27, 1943-

Stringer, Delbert Elloid

I've traced the family line of Pearl (Daniel) Stringer with the Daniel's and Brannon's and presented them here but soon I'll go back on the other lines brought up with these (Rogers, Causey, Fisher, Henderson, Gadd). We are all such an interesting mixtures of our family that has gone on before us and to understand that just see how our blood can be traced back with DNA and aspects of it connect us.

Now I will go to Delbert Elloid Stringer that Pearl Daniel married...the two producing my mother.

                                             Delbert and his biological mother, Jessie Smalley

 Delbert and Pearl Stringer

 Delbert Elloid Stringer

 Delbert and Pearl Stringer

Delbert Elloid Stringer

Delbert was born July 7, 1909 in Calvin, Oklahoma to Joseph Daniel and Jessie Christine (Smalley). Delbert has an interesting beginning. When he was born he had an older (half) brother we knew as Orval (Littleton) who was six and an older (full sister), Unamae, who was three. An exact date cannot be uncovered but very early his mother was found with her ex and kicked out of the house by Joe. Joe kept his two children, Unamae and Delbert, but Delbert did not see his half brother or mother until he was an adult with grown children....he never knew where they were. When he was eight his father married Mary Evelyn Wheeler August 12, 1917 (Only eight years older than Delbert) and they went on to have eight children giving Delbert many siblings but NOW we know his mother went back to Mr. Littleton and beginning in April 1911 went on to have eight children bringing a grand total of Delbert having 16 half brothers and sisters. (*names listed at the end of page) and one full sister. Now that is a story. All my life I knew that Pa (to me) had a mother that had left him and that is about all I knew. Interesting to get the complete picture. I also have recently been told he spent his life wanting to know where his mother was.

The 1910 census of Wolf Oklahoma shows Delbert lives with his father Joseph and grandfather, John, who is 62 and a farmer, his grandmother and sister Mabel. Delbert's father is 24. This census does not list his mother, Jessie, in the home.

The 1920 census shows only his father Joseph who is 34 and step mother, Mary, who is 18. Delbert is 12. His father is a farmer who had no schooling but can read and write. These farmers had amazingly large families and the farms supported a large family. Most of the time the farms were rented.

We already know the complexities of Pearl's young life and now we add Delbert's story. The census show us they lived in the same community...Wolf, Seminole, Oklahoma.

Delbert and Pearl were married November 27, 1928 in Pottawatomie, Oklahoma. A write up about Delbert published in the Eunice paper says they met while attending church. They were married 70 years.

Pearl and Delbert had six children: Mary Magdeline (1929-), Joe Woody (1931-2018), Helen Marie (1935-2018), Jessie Mae (1938-), Baby girl (1941-1941), and George Elloid (1945-).

The article also notes Delbert tried his hand at farming and then went to work for the county before starting his career with Union Carbon Company in 1943. Four years later, the Stringers were transferred by the carbon company to the plant 12 miles south of Eunice December4,1947. There are stories about that long move. They purchased possibly their first small car for the trip. For 16 years, the Stringers lived in the company camp and then moved to Eunice in July, 1963. United Carbon closed up shop in 1970 after Delbert had put in 27 years with the firm. There was no “retirement package”. Delbert was 61 and not wanting to retire just yet, he went to work for Chaparral Service Company and the Reliable Security for another fifteen years before finally retiring in 1985. He is now 76.

Delbert's mother left the home when he was a baby and was found when he was an adult. He was reunited with his mother December 12, 1959. Orval (his brother who brought them together) passed away December 10, 1959. So he was 50 years old when they reconnected.

In November 1948 Pearl started going to the Assembly of God Church. January 1973 Delbert joined the Church of Christ in Eunice, New Mexico.

I thought it was a truly loving act when Delbert told Pearl to call the girls and tell them to get them into a nursing home. The children did not have to make that hard decision. Pa was 87 and Granny was 88. Pearl and Delbert went into the Good Sam Nursing Home in Lovington, New Mexico in 1996. In 1997 Delbert received the Character Counts Certificate for Gratefulness, also they were elected Valentine King and Queen in February.

Pa's advice to (daughter) upon marriage "If you can live with him, I can live beside him".

It was always emphasized that once your brother or sister were married you were to NEVER argue. You would just agree to disagree- emphasize their strengths and ignore their weaknesses.

TRIBUTE WRITTEN TO MOM AND DAD

by YOUR CHILDREN

(Mary, Jay, Dutch, Jessie and George)

1998

We have always been proud to call you mom and dad. We don't know how to say in words how much we appreciate all of the things you did for us while we were growing up. Your first and foremost thought was always to provide for the family. We always had clothes, food and most of all lots of love from our parents. You have always given us unconditional love. We were taught to be honest (do what we said we would do), work hard, take care of our business and let others take care of theirs and we would do ok in life. You supported us through good times and bad. We know how hard you have worked all your life and the sacrifices you made for family and friends. Anyone who came to your door was welcomed. You made many lifelong friendships and were respected by neighbors and the community. You helped the extended family, also friends and neighbors when you could. We have no bad memories, we forgot the few times we got a whipping or the few times we didn't get to do what we wanted. We suppose that in every family there are good times and bad -but when we look back the good times stand out and the bad times tend to fade out. We choose to dwell on the good times and the positive aspects. You have always set a good example. When you decided it was best to go into a nursing home, the two of you went and have never griped or complained. You treat all of the people at the nursing home with respect and in turn they treat you with respect and dignity.

Dad you was always there when we needed anything. You gave us everything we wanted, if you possibly could. You were always proud of us and supported us in every endeavor that we wanted to try out. You never told us that we couldn't do something that we wanted to try, but encouraged us and said that we could do anything that we set our mind to. Looking back on things that we did in life, some turned out as real messes or failures, but you bragged to everyone that we did a great job in all that we tried to do. You were very strong when it came to discipline, and made us not want to do anything that was considered wrong, because when you administered discipline, you felt it for life. You taught us to be honest, hard working, a good neighbor and all the other good things. Dad, we remember how you worked so hard to make a living for all of us. We were not to mess into each others' lives and to help each other when we could and keep our mouths out of their business and not criticize. Dad, you were always going to work, coming home, eating supper, and watching news, and going to bed. You didn't like any sports, didn't go to church as we grew up, or do anything that we thought was interesting, so I wondered if there was anything in life you enjoyed. After growing up and getting married, we realize that you can be satisfied with raising a family. You had told the merchants in town to let any of us have whatever we needed and you would pay up later. As far as we know, none of us ever abused this because we knew we'd have to have a good talk with you. The merchants knew your word was good as gold. We remember how hard you tried to get along and associate with all of your 16 siblings.

We remember how hard you worked to keep us all going. You definitely impressed to us that we were to treat each other and our families with gentle care which is a legacy you have passed on to us. We don't ever remember you verbally telling us to do so but we just knew it was important to you and mom, and we wanted to show the two of you respect by carrying it on.

For all of this and much more we feel blessed and we love you. God truly blessed us with parents who loved and took care of us. We really appreciate both of you and thank you for everything, and for always being there when we needed you. We just want to say that thanks to your influence, that we will always strive to be there for our spouses and children, and try not to be a hindrance in their lives. Thanks to both of you for being there when we needed you.

In Hobbs, New Mexico obituary (December 18, 1998):

Mr. Stringer, 89, died at the Lovington Good Samaritan Center on Friday, December 18. He was born July 7, 1909 at Calvin, Oklahoma. He married Pearl Anna Daniel on November 27, 1928, in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. He was a farmer and plant operator beginning in 1943 for United Carbon Service. He was a member of the Eunice Church of Christ and served with the Oklahoma National Guard from 1927 to 1929. He moved to Eunice in November 1947 from Stonewall, Oklahoma. He also worked as a roustabout for Chaparral Service for four years and was a security guard for 12 years with Reliable Security. He lived in Lovington at the nursing home for the last three years. He had 5 children, 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

*Siblings of Delbert Elloid Stringer:

Children of Step-Mother Mary Evelyn            Children of Mother Jessie Littleton

Walter Reed Aug 4, 1920-2009                      Phillip Orval Dec 9, 1903-1959

Lou Ellen April 12, 1922-2007                        Otha April 23, 1911

Lillie Mae May 20, 1924-1997                        Ethel April 2, 1913

Melvin Eliza June 16, 1926-1962                   Jessie M Jan 18,1918-1990

James Chester April 1, 1930-1993                Edna Mae Aug 28, 1920-2010

William Edward Dec 21, 1933-2007              Esther Lorene Dec 6, 1922-2015

Netha Francis Jan 28, 1942                          Leona Janice Aug 8, 1925-2019

John Henry Oct 27, 1943                              Oscar Clifford “Tom” Dec 22, 1926-1999

Full Sister Una Mae (sometimes listed as Mabel) Stringer 1906-1912

As I look at our family history is it any wonder that Delbert wanted his children to have a high school diploma? That was very important to him. It is easy for the next generation to not understand where these desires are from. Perhaps he saw the struggle generations had had with little or no education. He knew the importance. How awesome the generations after his children with the high school diplomas have children that have certainly finished high school and even college. I think the generations going forward will certainly finish high school and many college. Education cannot be overestimated!! Those desires of Delbert and Pearl....good education, love for the Lord, treating others nice continue on.

Brannon, Reverand Julian

Reverend Julian Brannon

Julian Brannon was born in 1809 in Hanging Dog, Cherokee County, South Carolina to George and Jamima (Mize) Brannon.

His father passed away when he was 18 and his mother when he was 21. I always try to mention this because these tramatic times often shape us.

Julian married Mary Elizabeth (Polly) Gadd (1812-1864) in 1834. He was 25.

We see in the 1840 Census there are 5 free whites (so sad no more info). A little history here: Financial panic cast a dark shadow over the United States starting in 1837. Though rays of hope shined through at times, it would take the country seven years to recover from its first devastating depression. Earlier in the decade, a wave of naïve optimism characterized commerce. Silver from abroad poured into the United States, paving the way for Western Expansion. With freed-up lands resulting from Indian removal, a speculative bubble formed. Land was overvalued and the bubble’s bursting in 1837 sent shockwaves throughout the domestic and global economy. Mirroring real estate, banking collapsed. The national bank, which stabilized the country’s financial system, lost its charter. This jolt summersaulted the country towards the panic. With no central bank, each of the country’s 850 banks began printing its own currency, causing inflation. In the chaos, businessmen were ruined and nearly half of the banks closed causing sky-high unemployment. Out of work families relied on charity for their next meal. By 1844, the depression lifted but not before these hard times had become the worst in the country’s young history.

In the 1850 Census the family is still in Monroe, Tennessee. It lists Julian as a Farmer with Real estate value of $400.00. It says he and his wife cannot read. They have four children listed.

The 1860 Census, still in Monroe, they are listed with a Real Estate value of $700.00 and Personal Value of $500.00. This census lists Mary as the only one who cannot read and the children are in school.

We know that Julian was listed as a farmer in the census each year but we also know he was a pastor. In that day and age it was not uncommon for a pastor to have another career to support the family.

Julian's first wife, Mary, died in 1864 and in 1865 he married Hannah Blount February 5, 1865.

The 1870 census reflects that.

Julian was the pastor of Bethleham Baptist and this paper about the family was found: The minutes of the Fortieth Anniversary of the Sweetwater Baptist Association, held at Zion Hill Church House has:

McMinn Co., Tennessee, September 16th and 17th, 1870 lists pastor J. Brannon of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Monroe Co. The church had 70 members.

Taken from Interesting News from Route Six, Monroe Co. Democrat, Wed. July 18, 1934

I glance up a short distance north of my home and I see the old yard where Rev. Julian Brannon and his first wife, whose maiden name was Gadd, and their children, Sarah, Minerva, Betty, Marcy, Ancil, Joseph, Russell and Doonie, used to live. Julian's first wife died there in about the year 1864. Julian swapped farms with Rev. James Givens and moved to his new home, and James and his wife moved to their home. Rev. Julian Brannon and Rev. James Givens were both Baptist preachers. Julian, at that time was pastor of a church in Blount County, and in 1865 he was married to his second wife, whose maiden name was Hannah Bryant. Julian and Hannah had two children whom they named Hannah Missouri and Nancy Jane.

Hannah Missouri Brannon was born March 22, 1866. She professed faith in our Savior in early girlhood days and joined Bethlehem Baptist Church and remained a member of that church until her death, which occurred on June 29, 1934. She married Elijah Harris on December 14, 1884. Elijah Harris , son of Monroe and Oma Gibson Harris was born June 20, 1857 an died May 14, 1934. For almost half a century Hannah and Elijah traveled life's pathway together. They had nine children; Laura, Stella, Mary J., Frances, Benton, Charlie, Robert, Henry and Gib, all of whom are living and all are married except Henry. Besides their nine children they had fifty one grandchildren. Only six weeks ad one day did Hannah live after her husband died. Both were buried in New Bethel Cemetery; Rev. Will Crye and Rev. Arthur White conducted Elijah's funeral service from New Bethel Church: Rev. George B McCrary and Rev. Hoyt Shadden conducted Hannah's funeral services from New Bethel Church. Elijah and Hannah had both been invalids for some years. Dr. Bagwell, Dr. Leonard and Dr. Kimbrough all gave them medical attention. Henry Harris stayed right with his parents and gave them all his time and attention for several year; now Henry is left alone at home the same as I am. Biercley Funeral Home had charge of the preparation for burial of the remains of both Elijah and Hannah. Jane, I want to say to you here, that I took my aluminum dipper after your sister Hannah died, and went down to the home of Mrs. Callie Duggan and told her that I wanted to go to the old Bethlehem School House spring in her field and get me a drink of water where Hannah and I were so often together as schoolmates; and I said to her, “I want to call over the roll from memory, of the boys and girls who were our school mates, there now more than fifty years ago; and I want to write about this schoolmate who has now answered the roll call up yonder.” Callie said, “yes, Georgia, go drink again from the old school house spring in memory of Hannah, and also write something about her, for she is worthy of a tribute of respect.” And now this tribute is in memory of my schoolmate, Hannah, and Callie's cousin Elijah.

With kindest sympathy to you, Jane, Charlie, Henry and all the bereaved relatives, I am your friend. Georgia A

What a treasured piece of information! It's easier to picture them.

So we know his father is George but I'm having to gather information on him. I have 66 others with blood DNA like mine linked to Reverand Julian. What a remarkable man!