Armas Fred Sahlman

M, b. circa 1906
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1906Armas Fred Sahlman was born circa 1906 at Minnesota.
Marriage6 July 1930He married Margaret Rose Crotchett, daughter of Frank Berthley Crotchett and Edith Caroline Thompson, on 6 July 1930 at Long Beach, California.
Census DateLocationDescription
4 April 1930Township 7, Kern, CaliforniaArmas Fred Sahlman was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Township 7, Kern, California.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED15-42. Dwelling 78.

Corey Eugene Beaman

M, b. circa 1881, d. before April 1930
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1881Corey Eugene Beaman was born circa 1881 at Kansas.
Marriage24 December 1902He married Dezzie Derrio Crotchett, daughter of Charles Perry Crotchett and Amanda Jane Weir, on 24 December 1902 at Corralitos, Santa Cruz, California.
Deathbefore April 1930Corey Eugene Beaman died before April 1930.
Census DateLocationDescription
1910Precinct 1, Bent, ColoradoCorey Eugene Beaman was listed as a married servant for Quint Rhodes on the 1910 Census at Precinct 1, Bent, Colorado.1

Child of Corey Eugene Beaman and Dezzie Derrio Crotchett

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED3. Dwelling 153.

Wilbert Elson Beaman

M, b. 8 March 1905, d. 5 January 2001
Father*Corey Eugene Beaman b. c 1881, d. b Apr 1930
Mother*Dezzie Derrio Crotchett b. 23 Nov 1882
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUWilbert Elson Beaman obtained US Social Security Card at Colorado; last residence Las Animas, Bent, Colorado.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 March 1905Wilbert Elson Beaman was born on 8 March 1905 at Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California.
He was the son of Corey Eugene Beaman and Dezzie Derrio Crotchett.
Marriage22 May 1932Wilbert Elson Beaman married Lillian Mae Eads on 22 May 1932 at Tribune, Kansas.
Death5 January 2001Wilbert Elson Beaman died on 5 January 2001 at age 95.
Census DateLocationDescription
1910Precinct 1, Bent, ColoradoWilbert Elson Beaman was listed as a son in Corey Eugene Beaman's household on the 1910 Census at Precinct 1, Bent, Colorado.1
18 April 1930Horse Creek, Bent, ColoradoWilbert Elson Beaman was listed as a son in Dezzie Derrio Crotchett's household on the 1930 Census at Horse Creek, Bent, Colorado.2

Children of Wilbert Elson Beaman and Lillian Mae Eads

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED3. Dwelling 153.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED6-1. Dwelling 64.

Lillian Mae Eads

F, b. 23 June 1908, d. 3 January 2006
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name22 May 1932As of 22 May 1932,her married name was Beaman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 June 1908Lillian Mae Eads was born on 23 June 1908.
Marriage22 May 1932She married Wilbert Elson Beaman, son of Corey Eugene Beaman and Dezzie Derrio Crotchett, on 22 May 1932 at Tribune, Kansas.
Death3 January 2006Lillian Mae Eads died on 3 January 2006 at age 97 Lillian Mae Beaman, 97, longtime Las Animas, Colo., resident, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at Seasons of Life Nursing Home in Syracuse, Kan., where she had resided the past five years. Lillian was born June 23, 1908, in Rocky Ford, Colo., to Ernest E. and Vivian Jackman Eads. She was united in marriage to Wilbert E. Beaman May 22, 1932, in Tribune, Kan. They farmed and ranched in the Cornelia area west of Las Animas. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Las Animas, serving several years as a Sunday School teacher. She was a past member of the Social Hour Club, the Kitchen Klutter band and the Jane Jeffersons Democratic party. Lillian is survived by one daughter, Donna (Jimmie) Darnell, of Syracuse, Kan; one brother, Franklin Eads of Bakersfield, Calif; 12 grandchildren, 33 great granchildren and nine great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Wilbert in 2001, daughter Janet, son Bruce, two sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at the First Baptist Church in Las Animas with the Rev. David Barber officiating. Interment will follow in the Las Animas Cemetery. Horber Funeral Chapel in Las Animas is in charge of arrangements.

Children of Lillian Mae Eads and Wilbert Elson Beaman

Bruce Edward Beaman

M, b. 4 June 1935, d. 27 January 1996
Father*Wilbert Elson Beaman b. 8 Mar 1905, d. 5 Jan 2001
Mother*Lillian Mae Eads b. 23 Jun 1908, d. 3 Jan 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 June 1935Bruce Edward Beaman was born on 4 June 1935 at La Junta, Colorado.
He was the son of Wilbert Elson Beaman and Lillian Mae Eads.
Death27 January 1996Bruce Edward Beaman died on 27 January 1996 at age 60.

Janet Carol Beaman

F, b. 7 February 1940, d. 17 July 1965
Father*Wilbert Elson Beaman b. 8 Mar 1905, d. 5 Jan 2001
Mother*Lillian Mae Eads b. 23 Jun 1908, d. 3 Jan 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 February 1940Janet Carol Beaman was born on 7 February 1940 at La Junta, Colorado.
She was the daughter of Wilbert Elson Beaman and Lillian Mae Eads.
Death17 July 1965Janet Carol Beaman died on 17 July 1965 at age 25.

Benjamin H. Proctor

M, b. circa 1878
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBenjamin H. Proctor married Della Cora Crotchett, daughter of Charles Perry Crotchett and Amanda Jane Weir, at Corralitos, Santa Cruz, California.
Birthcirca 1878Benjamin H. Proctor was born circa 1878 at California.
Census DateLocationDescription
10 April 1930Sacramento, Sacramento, CaliforniaBenjamin H. Proctor was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Sacramento, Sacramento, California.1

Children of Benjamin H. Proctor and Della Cora Crotchett

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED34-65. Dwelling 159.

Donna C. Proctor

F, b. 7 December 1916, d. 9 April 1935
Father*Benjamin H. Proctor b. c 1878
Mother*Della Cora Crotchett b. 27 Jul 1886, d. 13 Dec 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 December 1916Donna C. Proctor was born on 7 December 1916 at Gruly, Colorado.
She was the daughter of Benjamin H. Proctor and Della Cora Crotchett.
Death9 April 1935Donna C. Proctor died on 9 April 1935 at age 18.
Census DateLocationDescription
10 April 1930Sacramento, Sacramento, CaliforniaDonna C. Proctor was listed as a daughter in Benjamin H. Proctor's household on the 1930 Census at Sacramento, Sacramento, California.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED34-65. Dwelling 159.

Allen Proctor

M, b. 17 September 1919, d. 22 December 1970
Father*Benjamin H. Proctor b. c 1878
Mother*Della Cora Crotchett b. 27 Jul 1886, d. 13 Dec 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAllen Proctor was also known as C. Allen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 September 1919Allen Proctor was born on 17 September 1919 at Gruly, Colorado.
He was the son of Benjamin H. Proctor and Della Cora Crotchett.
Death22 December 1970Allen Proctor died on 22 December 1970 at age 51.
Census DateLocationDescription
10 April 1930Sacramento, Sacramento, CaliforniaAllen Proctor was listed as a son in Benjamin H. Proctor's household on the 1930 Census at Sacramento, Sacramento, California.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED34-65. Dwelling 159.

Charles Delphus Coulson

M, b. 7 December 1916, d. 15 August 2004
Father*Clarence Coleman Coulson b. 15 Feb 1880, d. 18 Jan 1946
Mother*Gretchen Rue Crotchett b. 25 Mar 1889, d. 22 Apr 1981
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 December 1916Charles Delphus Coulson was born on 7 December 1916 at Floriston, Nevada, California.
He was the son of Clarence Coleman Coulson and Gretchen Rue Crotchett.
Marriage21 December 1945Charles Delphus Coulson married Ruth Creane on 21 December 1945 at Methodist Church, San Francisco, California.
Death15 August 2004Charles Delphus Coulson died on 15 August 2004 at age 87.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 April 1930Meadow Lake, Nevada, CaliforniaCharles Delphus Coulson was listed as a son in Clarence Coleman Coulson's household on the 1930 Census at Meadow Lake, Nevada, California.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED29-17. Dwelling 31.

Lawrence Benhard Pederson

M, b. circa 1906
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1906Lawrence Benhard Pederson was born circa 1906 at North Dakota.
Marriage4 May 1929He married Hazel Rue Coulson, daughter of Clarence Coleman Coulson and Gretchen Rue Crotchett, on 4 May 1929 at Reno, Nevada.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 April 1930Meadow Lake, Nevada, CaliforniaLawrence Benhard Pederson was listed as a son-in-law in Clarence Coleman Coulson's household on the 1930 Census at Meadow Lake, Nevada, California.1
1940San Francisco, San Francisco, CaliforniaLawrence Benhard Pederson was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at San Francisco, San Francisco, California.2

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED29-17. Dwelling 31.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Roll: T627_312; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 38-389.

Ruth Creane

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name21 December 1945As of 21 December 1945,her married name was Coulson.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage21 December 1945Ruth Creane married Charles Delphus Coulson, son of Clarence Coleman Coulson and Gretchen Rue Crotchett, on 21 December 1945 at Methodist Church, San Francisco, California.

Knowel Shaw Ramsey

M, b. 15 March 1882, d. 11 December 1958
Father*William W. Ramsey b. 10 Oct 1843, d. 1913
Mother*Nancy C. Hudspeth b. c 1854, d. 1938
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationKnowel Shaw Ramsey was also known as Knowles.
Name VariationKnowel Shaw Ramsey was also known as Noel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 March 1882Knowel Shaw Ramsey was born on 15 March 1882 at Missouri also reported as Mar 1881.
He was the son of William W. Ramsey and Nancy C. Hudspeth.
Marriage23 April 1911Knowel Shaw Ramsey married Katie Brown Crotchett, daughter of Charles Perry Crotchett and Amanda Jane Weir, on 23 April 1911 at Las Animas, Bent, Colorado.
Death11 December 1958Knowel Shaw Ramsey died on 11 December 1958 at age 76.
Burialafter 11 December 1958He was buried after 11 December 1958 at Las Animas Cemetery, Las Animas, Bent, Colorado.
Census DateLocationDescription
7 June 1900Ozark, Lawrence, MissouriKnowel Shaw Ramsey was listed as a brother-in-law in Nathaniel Mead Gum's household on the 1900 Census at Ozark, Lawrence, Missouri.1
11 April 1930Precinct 14, Bent, ColoradoKnowel Shaw Ramsey was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Precinct 14, Bent, Colorado.2
1940Melonfield, Bent, ColoradoHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Melonfield, Bent, Colorado.3
DateLocationDescription
1918Knowel Shaw Ramsey was a stock raising in 1918.
12 September 1918World War I Draft Registration, Bent, ColoradoOn 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Bent, Colorado.

Children of Knowel Shaw Ramsey and Katie Brown Crotchett

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED82. Dwelling 137.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED6-14. Page 6B. Dwelling 148.
  3. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Melonfield, Bent, Colorado; Roll: T627_456; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 6-8.

Herbert William Ramsey

M, b. 11 November 1914, d. 15 November 2000
Father*Knowel Shaw Ramsey b. 15 Mar 1882, d. 11 Dec 1958
Mother*Katie Brown Crotchett b. 12 Oct 1892, d. 1970
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUHerbert William Ramsey obtained US Social Security Card at Colorado; last residence Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 November 1914Herbert William Ramsey was born on 11 November 1914 at Las Animas, Bent, Colorado.
He was the son of Knowel Shaw Ramsey and Katie Brown Crotchett.
Death15 November 2000Herbert William Ramsey died on 15 November 2000 at age 86.
Census DateLocationDescription
11 April 1930Precinct 14, Bent, ColoradoHerbert William Ramsey was listed as a son in Knowel Shaw Ramsey's household on the 1930 Census at Precinct 14, Bent, Colorado.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED6-14. Page 6B. Dwelling 148.

George Hilton Ramsey

M, b. 24 January 1917, d. 16 October 1991
Father*Knowel Shaw Ramsey b. 15 Mar 1882, d. 11 Dec 1958
Mother*Katie Brown Crotchett b. 12 Oct 1892, d. 1970
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUGeorge Hilton Ramsey obtained US Social Security Card at Colorado; last residence not specified.
Life EventDateDescription
UNMARRIEDGeorge Hilton Ramsey was never married.1
Birth24 January 1917He was born on 24 January 1917 at Las Animas, Bent, Colorado.
He was the son of Knowel Shaw Ramsey and Katie Brown Crotchett.
Death16 October 1991George Hilton Ramsey died on 16 October 1991 at age 74.
Census DateLocationDescription
11 April 1930Precinct 14, Bent, ColoradoGeorge Hilton Ramsey was listed as a son in Knowel Shaw Ramsey's household on the 1930 Census at Precinct 14, Bent, Colorado.2
1940Melonfield, Bent, ColoradoGeorge Hilton Ramsey was listed as a son in Knowel Shaw Ramsey's household on the 1940 Census at Melonfield, Bent, Colorado.3

Citations

  1. [S1] AR
    "She personally got the information on the Mercer family from Naomi Mercer Niemann" Faye "Crotchett" Jones
    Mrs. G. E. Jones
    Morrilton, Genealogy Crotchett --- Tanner.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED6-14. Page 6B. Dwelling 148.
  3. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Melonfield, Bent, Colorado; Roll: T627_456; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 6-8.

Donald Allen Ramsey

M, b. 30 January 1926, d. 15 November 1995
Father*Knowel Shaw Ramsey b. 15 Mar 1882, d. 11 Dec 1958
Mother*Katie Brown Crotchett b. 12 Oct 1892, d. 1970
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 January 1926Donald Allen Ramsey was born on 30 January 1926 at Las Animas, Bent, Colorado, also reported as 30 Nov 1926.
He was the son of Knowel Shaw Ramsey and Katie Brown Crotchett.
Death15 November 1995Donald Allen Ramsey died on 15 November 1995 at age 69.
Census DateLocationDescription
11 April 1930Precinct 14, Bent, ColoradoDonald Allen Ramsey was listed as a son in Knowel Shaw Ramsey's household on the 1930 Census at Precinct 14, Bent, Colorado.1
1940Melonfield, Bent, ColoradoDonald Allen Ramsey was listed as a son in Knowel Shaw Ramsey's household on the 1940 Census at Melonfield, Bent, Colorado.2

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED6-14. Page 6B. Dwelling 148.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Melonfield, Bent, Colorado; Roll: T627_456; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 6-8.

Florence B. Latham

F, b. circa 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 August 1925As of 15 August 1925,her married name was Crotchett.
Married Namecirca 1929As of circa 1929,her married name was Fitzroy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1908Florence B. Latham was born circa 1908 at Iowa.
Marriage15 August 1925She married Floyd Malcolm Crotchett, son of Charles Perry Crotchett and Amanda Jane Weir, on 15 August 1925 at Denver, Colorado.
Marriagecirca 1929Florence B. Latham married Edwin M. Fitzroy circa 1929.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1930Terra Haute, Vigo, IndianaFlorence B. Latham was listed as wife in Edwin M. Fitzroy's household on the 1930 Census at Terra Haute, Vigo, Indiana.1

Child of Florence B. Latham and Floyd Malcolm Crotchett

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED84-18. Dwelling 8.

Shirley Jean Crotchett

F, b. 1926, d. circa 1934
Father*Floyd Malcolm Crotchett b. 18 Apr 1898, d. 23 Oct 1926
Mother*Florence B. Latham b. c 1908
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1926Shirley Jean Crotchett was born in 1926 at Denver, Colorado.
She was the daughter of Floyd Malcolm Crotchett and Florence B. Latham.
Deathcirca 1934Shirley Jean Crotchett died circa 1934 died at age 7 or 8.1
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1930Terra Haute, Vigo, IndianaShirley Jean Crotchett was listed as a step-daughter in Edwin M. Fitzroy's household on the 1930 Census at Terra Haute, Vigo, Indiana.2

Citations

  1. [S1] AR
    "She personally got the information on the Mercer family from Naomi Mercer Niemann" Faye "Crotchett" Jones
    Mrs. G. E. Jones
    Morrilton, Genealogy Crotchett --- Tanner, pg 50.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED84-18. Dwelling 8.

Myrtle Bell

F, b. 16 February 1895, d. May 1986
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUMyrtle Bell obtained US Social Security Card at Colorado; last residence Lisle, Du Page, Illinois.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 February 1895Myrtle Bell was born on 16 February 1895 at Missouri.
Marriage16 October 1921She married Clair Ellsworth Crotchett, son of Charles Perry Crotchett and Amanda Jane Weir, on 16 October 1921 at Denver, Colorado.
DeathMay 1986Myrtle Bell died in May 1986 at age 91.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 April 1930Denver, Denver, ColoradoMyrtle Bell was listed as wife in Clair Ellsworth Crotchett's household on the 1930 Census at Denver, Denver, Colorado.1
1940Denver, Denver, ColoradoMyrtle Bell was listed as wife in Clair Ellsworth Crotchett's household on the 1940 Census at Denver, Denver, Colorado.2

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED237. Page 4B. Dwelling 95.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Denver, Denver, Colorado; Roll: T627_488; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 16-142.

Emma Elizabeth Williamson

F, b. 15 March 1895, d. 23 August 1965
Father*Theodore Edward Williamson b. c 1868
Mother*Dora Duck b. 23 Feb 1875, d. 13 Sep 1911
Emma Elizabeth (Williamson) Combs-Colorized
Emma Elizabeth (Williamson) Combs
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name30 September 1914As of 30 September 1914,her married name was Combs.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 March 1895Emma Elizabeth Williamson was born on 15 March 1895 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, also reported as 15 Mar 1894.
She was the daughter of Theodore Edward Williamson and Dora Duck.
Marriage30 September 1914Emma Elizabeth Williamson married Levi Dow Combs, son of Thomas Jefferson Combs and Louizie Ann Crotchett, on 30 September 1914 at Stratford, Texas.
Death23 August 1965Emma Elizabeth Williamson died on 23 August 1965 at Texas at age 70.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 January 1920Willow Bar, Cimarron, OklahomaEmma Elizabeth Williamson was listed as wife in Levi Dow Combs's household on the 1920 Census at Willow Bar, Cimarron, Oklahoma; Living next door to his mother, Louizie.1
10 April 1930Marella, Cimarron, OklahomaEmma Elizabeth Williamson was listed as wife in Levi Dow Combs's household on the 1930 Census at Marella, Cimarron, Oklahoma.2
DateLocationDescription
Family of Levi Dow and Emma Elizabeth (Williamson) Combs.
Family of Levi Dow and Emma Elizabeth Williamson Combs-Colorized
Family of Levi Dow and Emma Elizabeth (Williamson) Combs

Children of Emma Elizabeth Williamson and Levi Dow Combs

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED38. Dwelling 23.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED13-8. Page 6B. Dwelling 102.

Dorothy Iralene Combs

F, b. 3 April 1915, d. 25 August 1918
Father*Levi Dow Combs b. 25 Jul 1884, d. 24 May 1960
Mother*Emma Elizabeth Williamson b. 15 Mar 1895, d. 23 Aug 1965
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 April 1915Dorothy Iralene Combs was born on 3 April 1915.
She was the daughter of Levi Dow Combs and Emma Elizabeth Williamson.
Death25 August 1918Dorothy Iralene Combs died on 25 August 1918 at age 3 also reported as Aug 1917.

Evelyn G. Combs

F, b. 7 April 1917, d. 3 July 1920
Father*Levi Dow Combs b. 25 Jul 1884, d. 24 May 1960
Mother*Emma Elizabeth Williamson b. 15 Mar 1895, d. 23 Aug 1965
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 April 1917Evelyn G. Combs was born on 7 April 1917 at Oklahoma.
She was the daughter of Levi Dow Combs and Emma Elizabeth Williamson.
Death3 July 1920Evelyn G. Combs died on 3 July 1920 at age 3.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 January 1920Willow Bar, Cimarron, OklahomaEvelyn G. Combs was listed as a daughter in Levi Dow Combs's household on the 1920 Census at Willow Bar, Cimarron, Oklahoma; Living next door to his mother, Louizie.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED38. Dwelling 23.

Violet Elmetta Combs

F, b. 5 April 1919, d. 17 September 1993
Father*Levi Dow Combs b. 25 Jul 1884, d. 24 May 1960
Mother*Emma Elizabeth Williamson b. 15 Mar 1895, d. 23 Aug 1965
Violet Combs-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name11 June 1938As of 11 June 1938,her married name was Gass.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUViolet Elmetta Combs obtained US Social Security Card at Oklahoma; last residence Goodwell, Texas, Oklahoma.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 April 1919Violet Elmetta Combs was born on 5 April 1919 at Griggs, Cimarron, Oklahoma.
She was the daughter of Levi Dow Combs and Emma Elizabeth Williamson.
Marriage11 June 1938Violet Elmetta Combs married Lawrence W. Gass on 11 June 1938 at Guymon, Oklahoma.
Death17 September 1993Violet Elmetta Combs died on 17 September 1993 at age 74.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 January 1920Willow Bar, Cimarron, OklahomaViolet Elmetta Combs was listed as a daughter in Levi Dow Combs's household on the 1920 Census at Willow Bar, Cimarron, Oklahoma; Living next door to his mother, Louizie.1
10 April 1930Marella, Cimarron, OklahomaViolet Elmetta Combs was listed as a daughter in Levi Dow Combs's household on the 1930 Census at Marella, Cimarron, Oklahoma.2
DateLocationDescription
Family of Levi Dow and Emma Elizabeth (Williamson) Combs.

Child of Violet Elmetta Combs and Lawrence W. Gass

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED38. Dwelling 23.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED13-8. Page 6B. Dwelling 102.

Florence Midred Combs

F, b. 26 November 1921, d. 23 December 2006
Father*Levi Dow Combs b. 25 Jul 1884, d. 24 May 1960
Mother*Emma Elizabeth Williamson b. 15 Mar 1895, d. 23 Aug 1965
Florence Combs-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name2 August 1939As of 2 August 1939,her married name was Husky.
Married Nameafter 1942As of after 1942,her married name was Weeder.
Married Nameafter 1942As of after 1942,her married name was Weder.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 November 1921Florence Midred Combs was born on 26 November 1921 at Griggs, Cimarron, Oklahoma.
She was the daughter of Levi Dow Combs and Emma Elizabeth Williamson.
Marriage2 August 1939Florence Midred Combs married Roy Lee Husky on 2 August 1939 at Guymon, Oklahoma.
Marriageafter 1942Florence Midred Combs married Lee Weder after 1942.
Death23 December 2006Florence Midred Combs died on 23 December 2006 at Oklahoma at age 85 The daughter of Levi D. and Emma Elizabeth (Williams) Combs, Florence grew up and attended school in the Griggs Community, moving to Guymon, OK in 1949.
She married Loyal "Lee" Weder in Clayton, N.M. He preceded her in death on June 17, 1982. She worked as a housekeeper and a waitress.
In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Violet Gass and Cora Thompson; a grandson, Mark Trotter; and a son-in-law, Shorty Johnson.
Survivors include five children, several grandchildren, 18 great grandchldren, three sisters, and a brother.
A celebration of Florence's life will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, at the Bunch-Roberts Chapel with Gary Stone officiating. Interment will follow in the Elmhurst Cemetery under the direction of Bunch-Roberts Funeral Home in Guymon.
She was a resident at Dunaway Manor Nursing Home in Guymon.
Census DateLocationDescription
10 April 1930Marella, Cimarron, OklahomaFlorence Midred Combs was listed as a daughter in Levi Dow Combs's household on the 1930 Census at Marella, Cimarron, Oklahoma.1
DateLocationDescription
Family of Levi Dow and Emma Elizabeth (Williamson) Combs.

Child of Florence Midred Combs and Roy Lee Husky

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED13-8. Page 6B. Dwelling 102.

Orpha Lois Combs

F, b. 4 February 1924, d. 12 February 2020
Father*Levi Dow Combs b. 25 Jul 1884, d. 24 May 1960
Mother*Emma Elizabeth Williamson b. 15 Mar 1895, d. 23 Aug 1965
Orpha Combs-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name20 November 1941As of 20 November 1941,her married name was Sutley.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 February 1924Orpha Lois Combs was born on 4 February 1924 at Griggs, Cimarron, Oklahoma.
She was the daughter of Levi Dow Combs and Emma Elizabeth Williamson.
Marriage20 November 1941Orpha Lois Combs married Russell Sutley on 20 November 1941 at Clayton, New Mexico.
Death12 February 2020Orpha Lois Combs died on 12 February 2020 at age 96.
Census DateLocationDescription
10 April 1930Marella, Cimarron, OklahomaOrpha Lois Combs was listed as a daughter in Levi Dow Combs's household on the 1930 Census at Marella, Cimarron, Oklahoma.1
DateLocationDescription
Family of Levi Dow and Emma Elizabeth (Williamson) Combs.

Child of Orpha Lois Combs and Russell Sutley

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED13-8. Page 6B. Dwelling 102.

Esther Marie Combs

F, b. 8 May 1926, d. 27 August 2008
Father*Levi Dow Combs b. 25 Jul 1884, d. 24 May 1960
Mother*Emma Elizabeth Williamson b. 15 Mar 1895, d. 23 Aug 1965
Esther Combs-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 December 1947As of 15 December 1947,her married name was Brewer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 May 1926Esther Marie Combs was born on 8 May 1926 at Griggs, Cimarron, Oklahoma.
She was the daughter of Levi Dow Combs and Emma Elizabeth Williamson.
Marriage15 December 1947Esther Marie Combs married Jake P. Brewer on 15 December 1947 at Clayton, New Mexico.
Death27 August 2008Esther Marie Combs died on 27 August 2008 at Oklahoma at age 82 Esther Marie Brewer, 82, of Dalhart died Wednesday, August 27, 2008 in Oklahoma City, OK.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Brewer will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, September 1, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Dalhart with Clifford Dane officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery
Esther Marie Combs was born May 8, 1926 in Griggs, Oklahoma to Levi Dow and Emma Elizabeth (Williamson) Combs. Esther married J.P. (Jake) Brewer on December 15, 1947 in Clayton, NM – he went home to be with the Lord in 1991. Ester was an active member of the First Baptist Church; she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, leather crafting, woodworking, bowling and working in her yard. Esther was known city-wide for her cinnamon rolls, homemade bread and fried chicken.
She is survived by her son: Coy Brewer and his wife Eleanor of Fort Sumner, NM; her daughter: Connie and husband John Childress of Dalhart, Texas; son-in-law: Tommy Rice of Amarillo; special friend: Frank Adame of Dalhart, TX; sisters: Ruby Barlow of Lubbock, TX – Orpha Sutley of Camey, Kansas, 9 grandchildren & 3 great–grandchildren.
Esther was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter – Vicki Rice and her parents.
Census DateLocationDescription
10 April 1930Marella, Cimarron, OklahomaEsther Marie Combs was listed as a daughter in Levi Dow Combs's household on the 1930 Census at Marella, Cimarron, Oklahoma.1
DateLocationDescription
Family of Levi Dow and Emma Elizabeth (Williamson) Combs.

Child of Esther Marie Combs and Jake P. Brewer

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED13-8. Page 6B. Dwelling 102.

Roy Levi Combs

M, b. 14 October 1928, d. 2 February 2008
Father*Levi Dow Combs b. 25 Jul 1884, d. 24 May 1960
Mother*Emma Elizabeth Williamson b. 15 Mar 1895, d. 23 Aug 1965
R L Combs-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRoy Levi Combs was also known as R. L.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 October 1928Roy Levi Combs was born on 14 October 1928 at Griggs, Cimarron, Oklahoma.
He was the son of Levi Dow Combs and Emma Elizabeth Williamson.
Marriage1952Roy Levi Combs married Wanda Jo Payne in 1952 they separated right away.1
Marriage29 November 1953Roy Levi Combs married Patricia Eaton on 29 November 1953 at Clayton, New Mexico.
Death2 February 2008Roy Levi Combs died on 2 February 2008 at age 79 R.L. Combs, 79, of Amarillo, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in The Church at Quail Creek with the Rev. Michael Pinkston officiating. Arrangements are by Cox-LaGrone Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.
Mr. Combs was born Oct. 14, 1928, in Griggs, Okla., to Levi Dow and Emma Elizabeth Combs. He lived there until his ninth grade year when his family moved to Dalhart. He married Patricia Eaton in 1953, in Clayton, N.M.
R.L. worked as a truck driver for Jake Brewer and spent most of his life as a trucker. From 1969 until 1987, he drove for Dalhart Consumers CO-OP and later moved to Goodwell, Okla., to support his wife as she pursued her degree at Panhandle State University. They moved to Amarillo in 1989 and he worked for Park Place Automotive for several years.
He was a member of The Church at Quail Creek. Mr. Combs was a devoted family man and loved spending time with them. He had a great sense of humor and loved to joke around and have a good time with everyone. He enjoyed cleaning house, working and keeping his yard neat and tidy. He also loved his special little Chihuahua "Tico."
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and five sisters.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Sheryl Johnson and husband Ron of Holliday; three sons, Randy Combs and wife Kristine of Canyon, Allyn Combs and wife Patty and Dickie Combs and fiance Kendra, all of Amarillo; three sisters, Esther Brewer of Dalhart, Orpha Sutley of Tulsa, Okla., and Ruby Barlow and husband Curtis of Lubbock; seven grandchildren, Lori, Jason, Steven, Kathryn, Adam, Zachary, Alexandria and Aurora; five great-grandchildren, Chastity, Devan, Travis, Hunter and Kaden; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Census DateLocationDescription
10 April 1930Marella, Cimarron, OklahomaRoy Levi Combs was listed as a son in Levi Dow Combs's household on the 1930 Census at Marella, Cimarron, Oklahoma.2
DateLocationDescription
Family of Levi Dow and Emma Elizabeth (Williamson) Combs.

Citations

  1. [S1] AR
    "She personally got the information on the Mercer family from Naomi Mercer Niemann" Faye "Crotchett" Jones
    Mrs. G. E. Jones
    Morrilton, Genealogy Crotchett --- Tanner, pg 55.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED13-8. Page 6B. Dwelling 102.

Ivel Levi Combs

M, b. 3 March 1931, d. 28 November 1941
Father*Levi Dow Combs b. 25 Jul 1884, d. 24 May 1960
Mother*Emma Elizabeth Williamson b. 15 Mar 1895, d. 23 Aug 1965
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 March 1931Ivel Levi Combs was born on 3 March 1931 at Griggs, Cimarron, Oklahoma.
He was the son of Levi Dow Combs and Emma Elizabeth Williamson.
Death28 November 1941Ivel Levi Combs died on 28 November 1941 at age 10.

Ruby Louise Combs

F, b. 28 June 1933, d. 12 January 2013
Father*Levi Dow Combs b. 25 Jul 1884, d. 24 May 1960
Mother*Emma Elizabeth Williamson b. 15 Mar 1895, d. 23 Aug 1965
Ruby Combs-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name14 January 1950As of 14 January 1950,her married name was Brandon.
Married Name20 December 1984As of 20 December 1984,her married name was Barlow.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 June 1933Ruby Louise Combs was born on 28 June 1933 at Griggs, Cimarron, Oklahoma.
She was the daughter of Levi Dow Combs and Emma Elizabeth Williamson.
Marriage14 January 1950Ruby Louise Combs married Buck Brandon on 14 January 1950 at Clayton, New Mexico.
Marriage20 December 1984Ruby Louise Combs married Curtis Barlow on 20 December 1984 at Texas.
Death12 January 2013Ruby Louise Combs died on 12 January 2013 at age 79 Ruby Barlow, 79, of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013. She was born June 28, 1933 in Griggs, Oklahoma to Levi and Emma Williamson Combs. She moved to Lubbock in 1972 and married Curtis Barlow December 20, 1984 in Lubbock. He preceded her in death in October of 2009. She worked in sales for McKelvy's and Lacks Furniture Stores for 25 years before retiring. She was a member of Southcrest Baptist Church. Ruby is survived by a son, Cloyd Nelson Brandon and wife Mary Lou of Lubbock; daughter, Cassie Henry of Lubbock; a sister, Orpha Sutley; two stepsons, Welsey and Jason Barlow; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kim Hamilton; seven sisters; and two brothers. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Southcrest Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Henderson officiating. Burial will follow at the City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home.
DateLocationDescription
Family of Levi Dow and Emma Elizabeth (Williamson) Combs.

Child of Ruby Louise Combs and Buck Brandon

Cora Eugenia Combs

F, b. 18 January 1936, d. 18 April 2006
Father*Levi Dow Combs b. 25 Jul 1884, d. 24 May 1960
Mother*Emma Elizabeth Williamson b. 15 Mar 1895, d. 23 Aug 1965
Cora Eugenia Combs-Colorized
Cora Eugenia Combs
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name23 December 1951As of 23 December 1951,her married name was Thompson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 January 1936Cora Eugenia Combs was born on 18 January 1936 at Griggs, Cimarron, Oklahoma.
She was the daughter of Levi Dow Combs and Emma Elizabeth Williamson.
Marriage23 December 1951Cora Eugenia Combs married Alvin Thompson on 23 December 1951 at Dalhart, Texas.
Death18 April 2006Cora Eugenia Combs died on 18 April 2006 at Texas at age 70.
DateLocationDescription
Family of Levi Dow and Emma Elizabeth (Williamson) Combs.

Child of Cora Eugenia Combs and Alvin Thompson

Lawrence W. Gass

M, b. 4 April 1913, d. 22 November 1993
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECULawrence W. Gass obtained US Social Security Card at Oklahoma; last residence Goodwell, Texas, Oklahoma.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 April 1913Lawrence W. Gass was born on 4 April 1913.
Marriage11 June 1938He married Violet Elmetta Combs, daughter of Levi Dow Combs and Emma Elizabeth Williamson, on 11 June 1938 at Guymon, Oklahoma.
Death22 November 1993Lawrence W. Gass died on 22 November 1993 at age 80.

Child of Lawrence W. Gass and Violet Elmetta Combs