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Sallie Clarke Parker (1831-1924).photograph of my great-great-grandmother, Sallie Clarke Parker (1831-1924).

She was the wife of Robert Henry Parker. They are buried in the Masonic Cemetery of Abilene, TX.

Brad Willis
Robert Henry Parker (1828-1896).photograph of my great-great-grandfather, Robert Henry Parker (1828-1896). He was a Confederate veteran and is buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Abilene, TX.Brad Willis
Letitia Barnett Hutchison Willis

(1828-1925).

photograph of my great-great-grandmother, Letitia Barnett Hutchison Willis

(1828-1925). She came with her husband, Dr. Thomas L. Willis, to Waco in 1866. They are buried in the IOOF Cemetery in Denton, TX.

Brad Willis
Thomas L. Willis, MD, DDS (1824-1889).photograph of my great-great-grandfather, Thomas L. Willis, MD, DDS (1824-1889). He and his family came to Waco from Alabama in 1866. He attended the Medical College of Georgia & the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. Buried in IOOF Cemetery in Denton, TX.Brad Willis
Sallie Ann Parker Willis (1865-1954) and Thomas Middlebrook Willis (1859-1937)photograph of my great-grandparents, Sallie Ann Parker Willis (1865-1954) and Thomas Middlebrook Willis (1859-1937). Thomas M. Willis came to Waco from Alabama in 1866. They are buried in Masonic Cemetery, Abilene, TXBrad Willis
Dewey Eugene McWhirter Dewey Eugene McWhirter, age 2 years, 5 months, 516 South 11th Street, Waco, TexasBrad Willis
Kendrick School 1955 Mrs. Fox Waco TexasKendrick School 1955 Mrs. Fox Waco TexasSheila Melvin
Charles Evans  Younger Photomy great grandfather, Charles Evans. He was born in 1851 & died in 1926.

He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery.

Brad Willis
Charles Evans  Older Photomy great grandfather, Charles Evans. He was born in 1851 & died in 1926.

He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery.

Brad Willis
Gertrude Westmoreland ChristianGertrude Westmoreland Christian at home, West, TexasBrad Willis
Stephen T & Gertrude Westmoreland ChristianStephen T & Gertrude Westmoreland Christian house, West, TX Built in 1890sBrad Willis
Clorinda Sleeper Torrance Morgan, 1827-1907Here is a picture of Clorinda Sleeper Torrance Morgan, 1827-1907. She was the sister of my great-great-grandfather, Gardner Southworth Sleeper. They are buried at Oakwood Cemetery.Brad Willis
Sarah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Evans (1856-1926)This is a photo of Sarah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Evans (1856-1926); she is buried at Oakwood Cemetery.Brad Willis
Nannie C. Sleeper Evans. Born  1861 & died 1931A photo of my great grandmother, Nannie C. Sleeper Evans. Born  1861 & died 1931. Buried at Oakwood Cemetery.Brad Willis
Isadore Elizabeth Causey Sleeper. Born 1838; died 1914A photo of my great-great-grandmother, Isadore Elizabeth Causey Sleeper. Born 1838; died 1914. Buried at Oakwood Cemetery.Brad Willis
Emma Shaw, born 1871,

Emma Shaw, born 1871, was a daughter of Dick & Emma Sleeper Shaw.

She married Ed Broiles at Waco.

Brad Willis
Maria Evans Sleeper (1862-1942)
photo of Maria Evans Sleeper (1862-1942); she is buried at Oakwood Cemetery.
Brad Willis
Margaret McDowell Sleeper (1793-1864)photo of my great-great-great-grandmother, Margaret McDowell Sleeper (1793-1864); she is the mother of Gardner Southworth Sleeper.Brad Willis
Gardner Southworth Sleeper, (1829-1890)my great-great-grandfather, Gardner Southworth Sleeper, (1829-1890); buried at Oakwood CemeteryBrad Willis
Rev. Dr. James D. Shaw, 1841-1926photo of Rev. Dr. James D. Shaw, 1841-1926.  He was a pastor of Fifth St.         (now First) Methodist Church of Waco. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery. He left the Methodist Church to become a “free-thinker” and became the editor of “The Independent Pulpit.”Brad Willis
Harriett L. Julian Clarke (1798-1838)photo of my great-great-great-grandmother, Harriett L. Julian Clarke (1798-1838) Brad Willis
Joseph Clarke (1793-1875)photo of my great-great-great-grandfather, Joseph Clarke (1793-1875); he was a veteran of the War of 1812.Brad Willis
William George Evans (1819-1901)photo of my great-great-grandfather, William George Evans (1819-1901); buried at Oakwood Cemetery.Brad Willis
Judge William Warren Evans (1858-1906) photo of Judge William Warren Evans (1858-1906); buried in Oakwood Cemetery.Brad Willis
Adalade Smith Howell (1865-1951)?photo of my great grandmother, Adalade Smith Howell (1865-1951)?

She is buried at Bell Springs Cemetery near Abbott, TX. 

Brad Willis
Anthony Garnett Smith, Jr. (1809-1891) Was a veteran of the Texas Revolution.  Father of Adalade Smith Howell (1865-1951)Brad Willis
Elizabeth Murphy Smith Smith (1823-1902)Mother of Adalade Smith Howell (1865-1951)Brad Willis
 John T. Willis, Sr. and
 
Clara Evans Willis
Grandparents, John T. & Clara Evans Willis. They are buried at Oakwood Cemetery. He was born in 1888 & died in 1968. She was born in 1890 & died in 1981.Brad Willis
Sallie L. Willis & her brother, John T. Willis, Srmy grandfather John T. Willis, Sr. (on the right).

He was born in 1888 & died in 1968. He is buried in Oakwood Cemetery.

Brad Willis
Rev. Dr. John R. NelsonRev. Dr. John R. Nelson who was the first pastor of Austin Avenue Methodist Church.  Headstone @ Oakwood CemeteryBrad Willis
Rosina “Ina” Graham NelsonWife of  Rev. Dr. John R. NelsonBrad Willis
Austin Avenue Methodist ChurchThis is the cornerstone of the original/first edifice of Austin Avenue Methodist Church at 12th Street & Austin Avenue. The cornerstone is presently located in the Nelson plot at Oakwood.Brad Willis
William Warren Evans FamilyWilliam Warren Evans’ home in Waco ca. 1898.

Top row: Sallie I. Baker Evans (white apron), and her husband Wm. George Evans.

Left front group: Charles Evans, Jr. (boy), Aunt Lizzie Evans, William Warren Evans seated & holding his daughter Lillian Evans (white dress), and his wife Rosa Johnson Evans (with hat & white bonnet).

Right front group Harold and John Sleeper, and their mother Maria Evans Sleeper (black ribbon at neckline).

Brad Willis
home of Judge William Warren Evans home of Judge William Warren Evans. He & his wife are buried at Oakwood Cemetery.  Brad Willis
Elizabeth (Bessie) Howell BeckThis is a picture of my grandmother, Elizabeth (Bessie) Lethella Howell Beck. She was born in 1891 & died in 1986, buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco. She was a daughter of Joshua C. & Adalade (Addie) Smith Howell.Brad Willis
Adalade (Addie) Smith Howell (1865-1951)Adalade (Addie) Smith Howell (1865-1951)Brad Willis
Joshua Calhoun Howell (1862-1901) & Elizabeth “Eliza” Martin Howell (1823-1898)Joshua Calhoun Howell (1862-1901) & Elizabeth “Eliza” Martin Howell (1823-1898) are buried in Bell Springs Cemetery near Abbott, TX. Brad Willis
John Noah Howell (ca.1817-ca. 1890) John Noah Howell (ca.1817-ca. 1890) is buried in Upson Co., Georgia.Brad Willis
Plemons Family
First Photo is of the Plemons Family. They moved from Ga to McLennan County. They still have a reunion in the are every June My Grandmother was the baby in the photo. She was Leila Lois Plemons who later Married Clarence Arthur Cobb
Beth Lynch
A. T. WilsonThis Photo Is the Man who I thought was my Great Great Grandfather but later found out that my great great grandmother was his house keeper in Alabama and she already had my Great grandmother Martha Dobbs. They both moved to McLennan County Texas and where he married Mary Jane DobbsBeth Lynch
G Great Grandmother Mary Jane DobbsI received this From My Late Cousin Layton Wilson This is a picture that includes my G Great Grandmother Mary Jane Dobbs in the picture from Left to right is Ophelia young, Mary Jane Wilson and Emmett YoungBeth Lynch
Mary Jane Wilson's Funeral 1927
Mary Jane Wilson's Funeral 1927
Note on back of picture states Brother Boswell was Grandma Wilson's pastor at Oglesby TX
Beth Lynch
Wilson ClanI believe this are the Wilson Children after AT Wilson and Mary Jane were married  On back of the photo is the note Left to right Matt, Ophelia, Ada and Lucian. Beth Lynch
Plemons family photoPlemons family photo with all the names in the photoBeth Lynch
Clarence Arthur Cobb Sr Leila Lois Cob and My Aunt Annabel
My grandfather Clarence Arthur Cobb Sr Leila Lois Cob and My Aunt Annabel
His father was William C. Cobb born In Mississippi His Mother Martha  Dobbs Cobb She was born in Alabama
My Grandmother Was Born In Ga to Joseph L. Plemons and Julia Anderson Both Of Ga.
Beth Lynch
Clarence Arthur Cobb and Leila Lois Plemons
Wedding Photo Of My Grandparents
Clarence Arthur Cobb and Leila Lois Plemons
Beth Lynch
Easter Lilies
Easter Lilies #1 Is Leila Lois Plemons and # 10 is Naomi Plemons her sister
Beth Lynch
Caroline Madison BevilleCaroline Madison Beville (Nov. 5, 1874-Aug. 27, 1912), a daughter of Dr. A. A. Beville. She is buried at First Street Cemetery of WacoBrad Wills
Sallie and John Sallie Presnall Humberson and John Oliver, Waco, about 1911 Virginia H. Owen
Humberson Family John Hence Humberson, with his wife, Sallie Presnall Humberson, daughters, Minnie and Maud, and son, John Oliver.  The house is thought to be on Trice Avenue in Waco. Virginia H. Owen
Dr Roy and Minnie Guyton Dr. & Mrs. William R. Guyton (Roy and Minnie), Waco, about 1920 Virginia H. Owen
Humberson About 1927, China Spring TX, Allyne Humberson, Virgie & Merrill Humberson, Roy & Minnie Guyton, with daughters, Ouida and Annada. Virginia H. Owen

Main Street China Springs

1908

Postcard, postmark on the back is June (or July) 1908, "Main Street, China Springs Texas".  Individuals sitting on the porch are identified as "Ralph, Clyde D., and Emmett".  Mailed, with a message, by Merriel Humberson of China Spring to his brother, Art Humberson, in South Fork, Colorado. Virginia H. Owen
Fishing on the Bosque 1908 Postcard, postmark on the back is Sept 26, 1908, "Fishing on the Bosque", unidentified group. Virginia H. Owen
Merrill and Minnie Humberson 1912, China Spring, Virgie & Merrill Humberson, and Minnie Humberson, standing beside Merrill's 2-cylinder Maxwell. Virginia H. Owen
Billie ( Cobb ) Bulter Billie ( Cobb ) Bulter age 23 Ken Baker
Crawford 1st  Court House Crawford 1st  Court House and Judge William Edward Costley Carol Costley Rabun
Ellis Butler and Doug Lockwood Ellis Butler and his friend Doug Lockwood at Camp McAuther in Waco, Tx 1917 WWI Ken Baker
Martha Cobb 1932
My Great Grandmother on the left Martha (Dobbs) Cobb.  The other two women are unknow to us.( middle and right )  taken In Waco, Texas around 1932
Ken Baker
Cobb Reunion 1928 Picture taken in 1928 family reunion in Waco. Ken Baker
The Cobb Family 1887 My great-grandfather, William (Bill) Cobb, born in Texas around 1871, married Martha Dobbs in Waco, Texas, in 1893, and had children, Bob, Ophelia, Billie, Evelyn, and Lucille. They lived on Clarence Cobbs's farm outside Waco Ken Baker
Mollie Sawyer Mollie Sawyer, friend of Nettie Taylor Kathy Fuller
Elisabeth Burgin Taylor Elisabeth Burgin Taylor and son Herbert Kathy Fuller
John & Elisabeth Taylor John & Elisabeth Taylor with baby Herbert (right of uppersign) 1893? Kathy Fuller
John Taylor John Taylor Kathy Fuller
Nora Taylor Anderson Nora Taylor Anderson with children Ophelia, Carrie and Willie (James) Kathy Fuller
Nettie Taylor Nettie Taylor in middle - other two unknown Kathy Fuller
L. C. Nelson McCrary grandson of Nelson and Polly Thomasson   1914 Kathy Fuller
Thomasson Picnic 1

Picnic at Lover's Leap 1898

Top row left to right A.G. Thomasson, Mona Thomasson, Nettie Thomasson

Kathy Fuller
Thomasson Picnic 2

Picnic at Lover's Leap 1898

Kathy Fuller
Thomasson Family

Standing left to right: Ed F., Hannah E., Holes C.,

Seated: Polly Thomasson, holding Claudia; Molly; Archibald G., Nannie; Nelson Thomasson, holding Martha Clay ( Called Mattie)

Photo probably taken in 1879 in Kentucky, probably on their 25th Wedding Anniversary.

Kathy Fuller