Ruby Lorene Cantrell1

Family
TMG ID:4908, (13 Jun 1964 - 13 Jun 1964)
Relationship:8th cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Jerry Wayne Cantrell1

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited24 Sep 2014

William Burgess Spence1,2

Family
TMG ID:4910, (17 Jul 1874 - 18 Jan 1948)
Father*Richard Thomas Spence3 B: 10 Jun 1847, D: 16 Dec 1919
Mother*Nancy Eugenia West4 B: 23 Jul 1850, D: 21 Feb 1881

Primary Birth & Death

Obituary & Burial

  • An Obituary for William Burgess Spence appeared on Thursday, 22 Jan 1948, in The News-Courier, Athens, Alabama. W.B. Spence

    W.B. Spence, 73, life-long resident of Pettusville and faithful member of the Methodist Church, passed away at his home Sunday, January 18, after a week's illness at 12:30 p.m.

    Rev. J.S. Martin, assisted by Rev. R.F. McDonald, conducted the funeral rites. A Masonic ceremony was also heald. Rainey of Ardmore was in charge of burial.

    Mr. Spence is survived by his wife; four sons, Thomas of Decatur, Carl and Arthur of Athens, and Frank of Guntersville; one daughter, Mrs. T.W. Pettus of Veto; two half-brothers, Grady of Athens and John of Chattanooga; one half-sister, Mrs. Carl Robison of Elkmont; 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

    Serving as pallbearers were Alvin Robison, Ben Whitfield, Max Head, Max Hodges, Carl Robison and Joe Darnell.

    The News Courier, Athens, AL, 22 Jan 1948.3

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "W.B."2,5

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriagecirca 1895, William and Martha Dew Cantrell, daughter of: Francis Marion Cantrell and Mary Jane Scott, were married.1,2
     

Children of: William Burgess Spence and Martha Dew Cantrell

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-18801880, Limestone County, AlabamaG, Found with parents6
Census-194010 Apr 1940, Pettusville, Limestone County, AlabamaGMartha Dew Cantrell5

Known Address(es)

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S2170] Obituary, The Limestone Democrat, Athens, AL, 6 May 1948, Two. Hereinafter cited as Limestone Democrat.
  3. [S2171] Obituary, The News Courier, Athens, AL, 22 Jan 1948. Hereinafter cited as News Courier.
  4. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  5. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
  6. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 349A, film number 1254019, Alabama 1880 Federal Population Census.
Last Edited15 Jul 2019

Minnie Lacy Spence1,2

Family
TMG ID:4911, (17 Aug 1897 - 20 May 1963)
Relationship:6th cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*William Burgess Spence1 B: 17 Jul 1874, D: 18 Jan 1948
Mother*Martha Dew Cantrell1 B: 8 Mar 1877, D: 1 May 1948

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Pettus (née Spence).3

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageMinnie and Thomas Washington Pettus, son of: Iverson Colgate Pettus and Anna Vaughn, were married.3
     

Children of: Minnie Lacy Spence and Thomas Washington Pettus

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-19404 Apr 1940, Tennessee Alabama State Line Road, Giles County, TennesseeGThomas Washington Pettus, Anna Dew Pettus, Iva B. Pettus and Ruby Joe Pettus4

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
ObituaryObituary: on Thursday, 6 May 1948, Minnie Lacy Spence was mentioned in the obituary of Martha Dew Cantrell in The Limestone Democrat, Athens, Alabama.
     Others mentioned: Arthur Lee Spence, Thomas Washington Pettus, William Carl Spence, Charles Frank Spence, Arthur Clinton Cantrell and David Alcuren Cantrell.5

Known Address(es)

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S2173] Jr., MD Young Uluar West, The Fergusons of Chester District, South Carolina (http://tinyurl.com/qy5k9pk: Internet, 9 Feb 1984), page 72, #624. Hereinafter cited as Fergusons of Chester District, South Carolina.
  3. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
  5. [S2170] Obituary, The Limestone Democrat, Athens, AL, 6 May 1948, Two. Hereinafter cited as Limestone Democrat.
Last Edited12 Sep 2014

Bertha Spence1

Family
TMG ID:4912, (10 Aug 1899 - 6 Sep 1900)
Relationship:6th cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*William Burgess Spence1 B: 17 Jul 1874, D: 18 Jan 1948
Mother*Martha Dew Cantrell1 B: 8 Mar 1877, D: 1 May 1948

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited12 Sep 2014

Thomas M. Spence1,2

Family
TMG ID:4913, (25 Jul 1901 - Feb 1979)
Relationship:6th cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*William Burgess Spence1 B: 17 Jul 1874, D: 18 Jan 1948
Mother*Martha Dew Cantrell1 B: 8 Mar 1877, D: 1 May 1948

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageThomas and Era Mary Wallace were married.2
     

Child of: Thomas M. Spence and Era Mary Wallace

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-194013 Apr 1940, 716 3rd Avenue West, Decatur, Morgan County, AlabamaGEra Mary Wallace, Ruth Spence and Lena Wallace3

Known Address(es)

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
Last Edited12 Sep 2014

William Carl Spence1,2

Family
TMG ID:4914, (c 1904 - 1981)
Relationship:6th cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*William Burgess Spence1 B: 17 Jul 1874, D: 18 Jan 1948
Mother*Martha Dew Cantrell1 B: 8 Mar 1877, D: 1 May 1948

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: William Carl Spence was born circa 1904, at AlabamaG.3
  • Died in 1981.1

'Non-primary' Vitals

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageWilliam and Mamie R. (?) were married.3
     

Children of: William Carl Spence and Mamie R. (?)

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-19403 Apr 1940, Pettusville, Limestone County, AlabamaGMamie R. (?), Jewel D. Spence, Horace W. Spence, Jeannette C. Spence and Paul G. Spence3

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Apr 1940Limestone County, AlabamaGfarmer farm3

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
ObituaryObituary: on Thursday, 6 May 1948, William Carl Spence was mentioned in the obituary of Martha Dew Cantrell in The Limestone Democrat, Athens, Alabama.
     Others mentioned: Minnie Lacy Spence, Arthur Lee Spence, Thomas Washington Pettus, Charles Frank Spence, Arthur Clinton Cantrell and David Alcuren Cantrell.2

Known Address(es)

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S2170] Obituary, The Limestone Democrat, Athens, AL, 6 May 1948, Two. Hereinafter cited as Limestone Democrat.
  3. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
Last Edited12 Sep 2014

Arthur Lee Spence1,2,3

Family
TMG ID:4915, (2 Oct 1905 - 12 Sep 1966)
Relationship:6th cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*William Burgess Spence1 B: 17 Jul 1874, D: 18 Jan 1948
Mother*Martha Dew Cantrell1 B: 8 Mar 1877, D: 1 May 1948

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "A.L."4

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageArthur and Lettie Evelyn McDonald, daughter of: R.F. McDonald and Rose Lee (?), were married.3
     

Child of: Arthur Lee Spence and Lettie Evelyn McDonald

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-194010 Apr 1940, Jefferson Street, Courtland, Lawrence County, AlabamaGR.F. McDonald, Rose Lee (?), Lettie Evelyn McDonald and Elizabeth Ann Spence4

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Apr 1940Courtland, Lawrence County, AlabamaGsuperintendent PWC drainage project4

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
ObituaryObituary: on Thursday, 6 May 1948, Arthur Lee Spence was mentioned in the obituary of Martha Dew Cantrell in The Limestone Democrat, Athens, Alabama.
     Others mentioned: Minnie Lacy Spence, Thomas Washington Pettus, William Carl Spence, Charles Frank Spence, Arthur Clinton Cantrell and David Alcuren Cantrell.2

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S2170] Obituary, The Limestone Democrat, Athens, AL, 6 May 1948, Two. Hereinafter cited as Limestone Democrat.
  3. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
Last Edited12 Sep 2014

Charles Frank Spence1,2

Family
TMG ID:4916, (27 Nov 1908 - 11 Aug 1970)
Relationship:6th cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*William Burgess Spence1 B: 17 Jul 1874, D: 18 Jan 1948
Mother*Martha Dew Cantrell1 B: 8 Mar 1877, D: 1 May 1948

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: Charles Frank Spence was born on Friday, 27 Nov 1908, at Limestone County, AlabamaG.3
  • Died on Tuesday, 11 Aug 1970 at age 61 years, 8 months and 15 days.3

'Non-primary' Vitals

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageCharles and Claudia Stewart were married.3
     

Child of: Charles Frank Spence and Claudia Stewart

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-19402 Apr 1940, State Line Road, Ardmore, Limestone County, AlabamaGClaudia Stewart and Charles Ray Spence4

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Apr 1940Ardmore, Limestone County, AlabamaGautomobile mechanic automobile garage4

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
ObituaryObituary: on Thursday, 6 May 1948, Charles Frank Spence was mentioned in the obituary of Martha Dew Cantrell in The Limestone Democrat, Athens, Alabama.
     Others mentioned: Minnie Lacy Spence, Arthur Lee Spence, Thomas Washington Pettus, William Carl Spence, Arthur Clinton Cantrell and David Alcuren Cantrell.2

Known Address(es)

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S2170] Obituary, The Limestone Democrat, Athens, AL, 6 May 1948, Two. Hereinafter cited as Limestone Democrat.
  3. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
Last Edited12 Sep 2014

Dollie May Cantrell1

Family
TMG ID:4917, (14 Mar 1879 - 6 Aug 1927)
Relationship:5th cousin 3 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Francis Marion Cantrell1 B: 10 Dec 1834, D: 6 Nov 1898
Mother*Mary Jane Scott1 B: 6 Dec 1843, D: 10 Aug 1907

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: Dollie May Cantrell was born on Friday, 14 Mar 1879, at Limestone County, AlabamaG.1,2
  • Died on Saturday, 6 Aug 1927 at age 48 years, 4 months and 23 days.2

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: in 1897, her married name became Mrs. Hargrove (née Cantrell).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriage1897, Dollie, age 17 years, and William Leo Hargrove, age 20 years, son of: Rufus Pomp Hargrove and Mary Elizabeth Evans, were married at Limestone County, AlabamaG.1
     

Children of: Dollie May Cantrell and William Leo Hargrove

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-188017 Jun 1880, Limestone County, AlabamaGFrancis Marion Cantrell, Mary Jane Scott, Arthur Clinton Cantrell, Malinda America Cantrell, Thomas Howard Cantrell, Ada Virginia Cantrell, Joseph Lee Cantrell, David Alcuren Cantrell and Martha Dew Cantrell3

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 346D, film number 1254019, Alabama 1880 Federal Population Census.
Last Edited6 Sep 2014

William Leo Hargrove1

Family
TMG ID:4918, (22 Sep 1876 - 8 Mar 1946)
Father*Rufus Pomp Hargrove2 B: c 1854, D: 19 Apr 1928
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Evans2 B: 29 Oct 1856, D: 27 Mar 1937

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Leo"3

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriage1897, William, age 20 years, and Dollie May Cantrell, age 17 years, daughter of: Francis Marion Cantrell and Mary Jane Scott, were married at Limestone County, AlabamaG.1
     

Children of: William Leo Hargrove and Dollie May Cantrell

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-188017 Jun 1880, Limestone County, AlabamaGRufus Pomp Hargrove, Mary Elizabeth Evans and Nina May Hargrove2
Census-194013 Apr 1940, Township Road Route 4, Limestone County, AlabamaGGeneva Rose Hargrove4

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Apr 1940Limestone County, AlabamaGfarmer farm4

Known Address(es)

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 346C, film number 1254019, Alabama 1880 Federal Population Census.
  3. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
Last Edited6 Sep 2014

Maggie May Hargrove1

Family
TMG ID:4919, (2 Jul 1900 - 21 Aug 1969)
Relationship:6th cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*William Leo Hargrove1 B: 22 Sep 1876, D: 8 Mar 1946
Mother*Dollie May Cantrell1 B: 14 Mar 1879, D: 6 Aug 1927

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Bowers (née Hargrove).2
  • Name-Variation: She was also known as Maggie Ree2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageMaggie and James William Bowers, son of: Franklin Dorsey Bowers and Elsie Murtella Conn, were married.2
     

Children of: Maggie May Hargrove and James William Bowers

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-19406 Apr 1940, 159 East Pryor Street, Athens, Limestone County, AlabamaGJames William Bowers, William Basil Bowers, Elizabeth Bowers, Pauline Bowers, Mae Bowers, James Bowers, Floyd Bowers, Martha Bowers and Carl Leo Bowers3

Known Address(es)

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
Last Edited6 Sep 2014

Enola Hargrove1

Family
TMG ID:4920
Relationship:6th cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*William Leo Hargrove1 B: 22 Sep 1876, D: 8 Mar 1946
Mother*Dollie May Cantrell1 B: 14 Mar 1879, D: 6 Aug 1927

'Non-primary' Vitals

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
Last Edited1 Feb 2013