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Generation No. 1

1. Elijah1 Laws was born Abt. 1724 in England, and died Abt. 1770 in Culpepper Co. or Orange Co., VA. He married Rachel Canady/Kennedy. She died Bef. 18 Nov 1789 in Mercer Co., KY. This was probably Rachels second marriage since she had two children named Canady. Rachel's will probated 27 Apr 1790, Mercer Co, KY (Harrodsburg).

Children of Elijah Laws and Rachel Canady/Kennedy are:

2 i. Thomas2 Laws, born 1762; died 1824 in Mercer Co, Kentucky.

3 ii. Mason Laws. He married ? Underwood.

4 iii. William Laws.

5 iv. Jeremiah Laws I, born 12 Jul 1766 in Virginia/England; died 14 Sep 1845 in Perryville, Boyle Co., KY.

6 v. John Laws, born Abt. 1757; died 27 Feb 1840 in Brownsville, Licking Co, Ohio.

7 vi. Shadrack Laws.

8 vii. Rachel Laws. She married Joseph Underwood 29 Mar 1787 in Mercer Co, KY.

 

Dedicated to my cousin, Danny Tremble
(1960-1997)

My research data comes from both primary and secondary sources. Although I have tried to be as accurate as possible, please do not assume it all to be true until you have verified it with primary sources.

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Linda Schwartz

 

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Generation No. 2

2. Thomas2 Laws (Elijah1) was born 1762, and died 1824 in Mercer Co, Kentucky. He was killed by Indians He married Jane Kenton 1782 in Virginia, daughter of Mark Kenton and Mary Miller. She was born 1741 in Prince William Co., VA, and died 1825 in Boyle Co, KY. Jane was the sister of General Simon Kenton, settler of E Kentucky.

Children of Thomas Laws and Jane Kenton are:

9 i. Nancy3 Laws.

10 ii. Charlotte Laws, born 13 Oct 1779 in V irginia; died 10 Feb 1854 in Boyle Co., KY. She married Alexander Walker 07 Dec 1799 in Mercer Co, KY.

11 iii. Mary Laws.

12 iv. Sarah Laws.

13 v. James Laws.

14 vi. Jane Laws, born Bet. 1800 - 1810; died Aft. 1825. She married John Wright.

15 vii. Sally/Sallie Laws, born Bef. 1800. She married Greenberry McGinnis 28 Feb 1805 in Mercer Co, KY.

5. Jeremiah2 Laws I (Elijah1) was born 12 Jul 1766 in Virginia/England, and died 14 Sep 1845 in Perryville, Boyle Co., KY. He married (1) Francis Durham 24 Nov 1787 in Lincoln Co, KY, daughter of John Durham and Martha Bugg. She was born 01 Nov 1766 in Mecklenburg Co., VA, and died 09 Aug 1804 in Mercer Co., KY. He married (2) Susanna Bailey 27 Aug 1805 in Mercer Co, KY, daughter of Joel Bailey and Unk White. She was born Bet. 1778 - 1799 in Culpepper Co. VA, and died 1862 in Perryville, KY.

Jeremiah Laws and his father came from England sometimes before the American Revolution and settled in Culpepper County, VA. Jeremiah was one of the first settlers of Kentucky. Jeremiah Laws served in militia in War of 1812 in same company as his brothers-in-law, Thomas Durham and John Durham.

Children of Jeremiah Laws and Francis Durham are:

16 i. Patsy3 Laws, born Abt. 1788 in Kentucky. She married Gabriel (James) Price.

17 ii. John Laws, born Abt. 1803 in Kentucky.

18 iii. Nancy Laws, born in Kentucky. She married E.P. Wilcoxen.

19 iv. Sarah Laws, born in Kentucky. She married Amos Hill.

20 v. Rachel Laws, born in Kentucky. She married George McCastlin.

21 vi. Elizabeth Laws, born 1786 in Kentucky; died 1867.

22 vii. Dr. Jeremiah Laws II, born 12 May 1800 in Perryville, Boyle Co., KY; died 10 Apr 1880 in Versailles, Woodford Co, IL.

23 viii. Shadrack Laws, born 1802 in Kentucky.

Children of Jeremiah Laws and Susanna Bailey are:

24 i. Harriet3 Laws, born Abt. 1807 in Kentucky. She married James Wilkerson; born in Kentucky.

25 ii. Priscilla Laws, born Bet. 1808 - 1812 in Kentucky. She married William Wright 21 Aug 1836 in Mercer Co, KY.

26 iii. James Madison Laws, born 20 Sep 1809 in Perryville, Lincoln/Boyle Co., Kentucky; died 09 Sep 1881 in Winslow, Pike Co, Indiana.

27 iv. William Laws, born 1810 in Kentucky; died Bef. 1845 in Pike Co, IN. He married Elizabeth Whoberry 19 Dec 1825 in Lincoln Co, KY; born in Kentucky.

28 v. Matilda Laws, born Abt. 1817 in Mercer Co, KY; died Abt. 1865 in Boyle Co, KY. She married David C. Wilkerson 05 May 1840 in Mercer Co, KY.

29 vi. Francis "Frankie" Laws, born 06 Jun 1819 in Mercer Co, KY; died 02 Apr 1891 in Perryville, Boyle Co, KY.

6. John2 Laws (Elijah1) was born Abt. 1757, and died 27 Feb 1840 in Brownsville, Licking Co, Ohio. He married Elizabeth (Betty) Cundiff.

John LAWS served in the Revolutionary War. Enlisted August 1, 1776 in 11th.  Virginia Regt. Records show he was age 60 in 1818, married to Margaret, children Sally age 4, in 1820, John 18 months. He moved from Virginia to Licking Co, Ohio in 1829 to be with his family.

Children of John Laws and Elizabeth Cundiff are:

30 i. William3 Laws, born 21 Jul 1784 in Fauquier Co, VA (?). He married (1) Sarah Robinson 1810. He married (2) Mary Jane Kendall 1829.

31 ii. Nancy Laws, born in Fauquier Co, VA. She married James Fegans 19 Jun 1805 in Fauquier Co, VA.

32 iii. Tamsen Laws. She married ? Brown.

33 iv. Mary Elizabeth Laws. She married Vincent White 15 Mar 1813 in Fauquier Co, VA.

34 v. Shadrack Laws, born 06 Sep 1787 in Fauquier Co, VA; died 07 Jul 1854 in Paris, Fauquier Co, VA.

35 vi. Samuel Laws, born 16 Aug 1791. He married (1) Margaret Ransdale. He married (2) Mary "Polly" Rector 26 Nov 1812 in Fauquier Co, VA.

36 vii. Sally Laws, born 1816.

37 viii. John Laws, Jr., born 1818.

Generation No. 3

17. John3 Laws (Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born Abt. 1803 in Kentucky. He married Nancy White 1820 in Shelby Co, KY.

Child of John Laws and Nancy White is:

38 i. Francis4 Laws.

21. Elizabeth3 Laws (Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 1786 in Kentucky, and died 1867. She married Jacob Busey 19 Apr 1810 in Shelby County, KY. He was born 14 Feb 1784 in Rowan, NC, and died in Buchanan, MO.

Children of Elizabeth Laws and Jacob Busey are:

39 i. John Simpson4 Busey, born 1812 in Shelby Co, KY. He married Mary Underwood 24 Nov 1835 in Shelby Co, KY.

40 ii. Martha Busey, born in Shelby Co, KY.

41 iii. Sarah Busey.

42 iv. Jane Busey.

43 v. W. Mathew Talbot Busey, born in Shelby Co, KY. He married Rachel Cline 15 Jun 1840 in Shelby Co, KY.

44 vi. Elizabeth Busey.

45 vii. Landen Busey.

46 viii. William Busey, born in Shelby Co, KY. He married Rachel Cline.

22. Dr. Jeremiah3 Laws II (Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 12 May 1800 in Perryville, Boyle Co., KY, and died 10 Apr 1880 in Versailles, Woodford Co, IL. He married (1) Nancy Sturgeon Bet. 1823 - 1824. She was born 1803 in Tennessee, and died 04 Nov 1862. He married (2) Elizabeth Erwin 13 Mar 1865 in Mitchell, Lawrence Co, IN, daughter of William Erwn and Elizabeth Dodd. She was born 02 Nov 1839 in Mitchell, IN, and died 08 Aug 1917 in Jacksonville, IL.

Dr. Jeremiah Laws II:  Buried with wife Elizabeth in Olio Twp Cemetery, Eureka, IL.  Medical Information: Died after putting in a worm fence and catching cold. Occupation: Farmer, physicianLived on a farm near Eureka, IL most of married life.

Children of Jeremiah Laws and Nancy Sturgeon are:

47 i. James4 Laws, born 21 Sep 1824 in Tennessee; died Jan 1869.

48 ii. Dr. Ovid Shadrack Laws, born 06 Apr 1827 in Davidson Co, E. Tennessee; died 10 Jan 1917 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.

49 iii. John Jasper Laws, born 06 Feb 1830 in Kentucky; died 30 Nov 1919 in Los Angeles, CA.

50 iv. Ninian M. Laws, born 20 Sep 1832 in Kentucky; died Aft. 1870.

51 v. Henry C. Laws, born 19 Jun 1835 in Indiana.

52 vi. Jeremiah Laws III, born 28 Oct 1837 in Indiana; died 03 Dec 1868 in Oakland, CA.

53 vii. Thomas J. Laws, born 12 Sep 1840 in Indiana. He married Vivian M.  A twin to William H. Laws.

54 viii. Willliam H. Laws, born 12 Sep 1840 in Indiana; died 08 Jul 1914 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.

55 ix. Lewis J. Laws, born 16 May 1843 in Indiana. Occupation 1: LawyerResidence 1882, Leadville, CO

Children of Jeremiah Laws and Elizabeth Erwin are:

56 i. Sarah May4 Laws, born 08 Jul 1867 in Illinois. She married John Huling.

57 ii. Joseph H. Laws, born 12 Oct 1868 in Versailles, IL; died 08 Aug 1947 in Eureka, Woodford Co, IL.

58 iii. Walter C. Laws, born 08 Jan 1871 in Illinois.

59 iv. Benjamin F. Laws, born 04 Mar 1872 in Illinois. He married Louise Elliott.

60 v. August Rollin Laws, born 01 Aug 1874 in Illinois.

26. James Madison3 Laws (Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 20 Sep 1809 in Perryville, Lincoln/Boyle Co., Kentucky, and died 09 Sep 1881 in Winslow, Pike Co, Indiana. He met (1) Unk Whoberry. He married (2) Pauline Calvert Abt. 1830. She was born Bet. 1810 - 1820, and died Abt. 1840 in Kentucky. He married (3) Clarice Brenton Bet. 1855 - 1856 in Petersburg, Pike County, Indiana, daughter of Henry Brenton and Matilda Parker. She was born 10 Feb 1834 in Pike Co, Indiana, and died 09 Feb 1899 in Hopewell, Franklin Co., TX.  [Note: Is death 30 sept 1880, Winslow, Pike County, Indiana? ]

Child of James Laws and Unk Whoberry is:

61 i. James M. L.4 Whoberry.

Children of James Laws and Pauline Calvert are:

62 i. Almira/Alice4 Laws, born Abt. 1831. She married Unc. Warner.

63 ii. Elizabeth Laws, born Abt. 1832.

64 iii. Child Laws, born Abt. 1833 in Kentucky; died Abt. 1840 in Kentucky.

65 iv. James Laws, born Abt. 1835.

Children of James Laws and Clarice Brenton are:

66 i. Henry4 Laws.

67 ii. Alice Matilda Laws, born 14 Mar 1856 in Edwards Co, IL; died 29 Mar 1939 in Hopewell, Franklin Co, TX.

68 iii. Pauline Francis Laws, born 03 Mar 1858 in Pike Co, IN; died 16 Oct 1914 in Mr. Vernon, Franklin Co, TX.

69 iv. Thomas Henry Laws, born 23 Jun 1860 in Pike Co, Indiana; died 12 Jul 1934 in Tyler, Smith Co, TX.

70 v. Matt J. Laws, born 07 Aug 1862 in Pike Co, IN; died 04 Apr 1935 in Mt. Vernon, Franklin Co, TX. He married Manavah Freeddg; born 07 Jan 1869; died 11 Dec 1916 in Mt. Vernon, Franklin Co, TX.

71 vi. William M. Laws, born 07 Aug 1862 in Pike Co, IN; died 15 Oct 1933 in Mr. Vernon, Franklin Co, TX.

72 vii. Clarissa Emma Laws, born 05 May 1865 in Pike Co, IN; died 1916 in Mt. Vernon, Franklin Co, TX. She married Will J. Kidwell; born 1855; died 1891 in Mt. Vernon, Franklin Co, TX.

73 viii. John Bailey Laws, born 05 Mar 1867 in Winslow, Pike Co, IN; died 27 Dec 1932 in Glen Cove, Coleman, TX.

74 ix. George Dittar Laws, born 27 Apr 1869 in Pike Co, IN; died 22 Feb 1941 in Mt. Vernon, Franklin Co, TX.

29. Francis "Frankie"3 Laws (Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 06 Jun 1819 in Mercer Co, KY, and died 02 Apr 1891 in Perryville, Boyle Co, KY. She married John G. Russell 05 Jan 1841 in Mercer Co, KY. He was born 22 Apr 1821 in Kentucky.

Children of Francis Laws and John Russell are:

75 i. Isophenia J.4 Russell, born 05 Sep 1845 in Kentucky. She married Asbury May 29 Oct 1866 in Boyle Co, KY.

76 ii. Amanda J. Russell, born Abt. 1847 in Kentucky. She married Edward H. Brown 16 Dec 1863 in Boyle Co, KY; born Abt. 1840.

77 iii. Susan M. Russell, born May 1850 in Perryville, Boyle Co, Kentucky. She married Joshua B. H. Scott; born Abt. 1850.

78 iv. John Ephraim Russell, born 31 Mar 1853 in Perryville, Boyle Co, Kentucky.

79 v. Waller C. Russell, born Abt. 1854 in Perryville, Boyle Co, Kentucky. He married Louisa A. Barker 17 Oct 1871 in Boyle Co, KY.

80 vi. George N. Russell, born Apr 1857 in Perryville, Boyle Co, Kentucky. He married Louisa.

81 vii. Sarah M. Russell, born 1859 in Perryville, Boyle Co, Kentucky. She married Addison Condor; born 1859.

34. Shadrack3 Laws (John2, Elijah1) was born 06 Sep 1787 in Fauquier Co, VA, and died 07 Jul 1854 in Paris, Fauquier Co, VA. He married (1) Elizabeth Peters. He married (2) Francis (Fannie) White 20 Dec 1810 in Fauquier Co, VA. She was born 1788.

Children of Shadrack Laws and Francis White are:

82 i. Newton4 Laws, born 1811; died 1899. He married Anne Cornwall; born 1813; died 1861.  Lived in Fauquier Co, VA

83 ii. Newman Laws, born 1814. He married Martha Hacklett.

84 iii. Eben Taylor Laws, born 1816. He married Sarah McPherson.

85 iv. Edmund Delphert Laws, born 1818.

86 v. Octavia Laws, born 1820. She married James Walker.

87 vi. Jane Wilder Laws.

88 vii. John Thornley Laws. He married Laura V. Nickson.

89 viii. Frances Melvilla Laws. She married Thomas Glasscock.

 

 

 

Generation No. 4

47. James4 Laws (Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 21 Sep 1824 in Tennessee, and died Jan 1869. He married Belinda.  Occupation: Stockman in a cattleyard

Child of James Laws and Belinda is:

90 i. Olive Belle5 Laws, born 07 Feb 1866 in Placer Co, CA.

48. Dr. Ovid Shadrack4 Laws (Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 06 Apr 1827 in Davidson Co, E. Tennessee, and died 10 Jan 1917 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. He married Susan Webb Jones 15 Mar 1853 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH, daughter of James Sr. and Mary Holmes. She was born 28 Oct 1831 in Kentucky, and died 06 May 1903 in Los Angeles, CA.  Occupations: Physician and Surgeon/Farmer; 1862, Supt. of Public Instruction - Johnson County, KS; 1863, Professor at Western Christian University -Ottumwa, KS; Bet. 1864 - 1866, Supt. of Public Instruction - Johnson County, KS

"Dr. O. S. Laws was born in Tennessee in 1827. His parents emigrated to Kentucky in 1828, to Indiana in 1835, to Illinois in 1840. The Dr. graduated in Franklin College, in Tennessee in 1851, and in 1854 he graduated in the Eclectic Medical College in Cincinnati. He practiced medicine two years in Kentucky, then came to Kansas in 1856 and located in McCamish, and continued the practice of his profession. In 1862 he was elected Supt. of Public Instruction for Johnson County, resigned in 1863, and accepted a professorship in the Western Christian University, at Ottumwa, Kansas. In 1864 he returned to his farm near Lanesfield, and was appointed County Superintendent of Public Instruction. Afterwards was re-elected to the same office, and served to the close of the term in 1866. He was a member of the board of examiners of the county. The cultivation of the grape has received his attention. In 1871 he marketed about 10,000 pounds of grapes.

Dr. Laws study exhibits some fine portrait paintings, produced by his own skill, showing that his attention has been given to the cultivation of the fine arts. In 1853 he was married to Miss S. W. Jones of Cincinnati. They have a family of six very interesting children. Dr. and Mrs. Laws are very much interested in educational matters, and friends to the elevation of the south of the county will find them every ready to aid and encourage such interests."

Source: History of Johnson County, Kansas by Oliver H. Gregg. E.F. Heisler & Co. Publishers, Wyandott, Kansas, 1874. page 65

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According to family lore, the family came to California by covered wagon from Kansas and first settled for a short time in Escondido, CA, then moved to what is now the Whittier area of Los Angeles.

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"On Wednesday morning at 6:30, January 10, 1917, Dr. Ovid S. Laws at the ripe age of 89 years and 9 months breathed his last on earth, and as many Eclectics as could be notified attended his funeral on January 11 at 2 o-clock at the Christian Church on North Workman Street, Los Angeles, of which organization he had been a member and elder for the past 22 years, and was by the members held in very high esteem and who showed this esteem by crowding the church.

The writer had known him intimately for twelve years and has greatly enjoyed his company and fellowship both as a Christian and Physician. He was a staunch Eclectic and thoroughly believed in the medicine he prescribed, working far more for the good of the people and the honor of the profession than for his own personal gains and so he left but little worldly goods to his family--three sons and daughters, who mourn the loss of a brilliant, loving father of whom they were justly proud, but appreciating that he sent on before him to that eternal home, where he now rests, riches that will be enduring as the everlasting ages.

Dr. Laws was born in Eastern Tennessee, April 6, 1827. When 21 years old he entered the Franklin College of Nashville, graduating four years later, the following year he matriculated in the Cincinnati Eclectic Medical College. Graduating from that institution in the spring of 1854. In 1853 he married Susan Webb Jones. After graduating he moved to Kentucky and practiced there until 1856; from there he moved to Illinois, where he remained but a short time, from there he went to Jackson County, Kansas, where he practiced medicine as a country doctor, which entailed much hard work in all kinds of weather until 1891, when he came to Escondido, California, where he remained one year, then he made some unfortunate investments losing much of his hard earned money.

He moved to Los Angeles in 1892. His wife died in 1903 while he lived on Daly Street. For the past eight years he has lived with his daughter, Mrs. King, on Baldwin Street, where he died surrounded by his devoted family of sons and daughters ministering to his every want.

It would be difficult to find a man who has done as much hard work as Dr. Laws, notwithstanding his slight frame, for all these 62 years he practiced unceasingly to within a few months of his death, prescribing for patients, when he was too feeble to dispense the medicines his daughter, Mrs. King doing it at his direction. Notwithstanding his great age and physical feebleness, his mind remained clear to the very last, he was always ready and enjoyed the discussion of medicine and the Scriptures which he did with the writer on every visit. Many bright, thoughtful, practical articles came from his ready pen to the various journals to which he was a regular contributor for many years. In the death of Dr. Laws, Eclecticism has lost a firm adherent, a staunch supporter, a true friend."

Source: California Eclectic Medical Journal Obituary of Ovid S. Laws, M.D. by A.P. Baird M.D.

Children of Ovid Laws and Susan Jones are:

91 i. Olive5 Laws, born 09 Jan 1854 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH; died 28 Dec 1856 in Illinois.

92 ii. Paul Jones Laws, born 08 Nov 1855 in Kentucky; died 22 Jan 1857 in Illinois.

93 iii. Olive Mary Laws, born 11 Jul 1858 in Kansas; died 16 Jun 1917 in California.

94 iv. Dr. Paul Jones Laws, born 11 Feb 1860 in Johnson Co., KS; died Bet. 1942 - 1943 in Syracuse, KS.

95 v. Cora Ellen Laws, born 21 Nov 1861 in Johnson Co., KS; died 13 Feb 1944 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, CA.

96 vi. Stella Cassandra Laws, born 25 Nov 1863 in Olathe, Johnson Co., Kansas; died 24 Oct 1937 in Huntington Park, Los Angeles, CA.

97 vii. Ovid Shadrack Laws, Jr., born 04 Nov 1864 in Johnson Co., Kansas; died 26 Apr 1938 in Los Angeles, CA.

98 viii. Lois Laws, born 26 Aug 1870 in Kansas; died 24 May 1871 in Kansas.

99 ix. Junius Eugene Laws, born 29 Mar 1872 in Olathe, Johnson, KS; died 22 Jul 1950 in Gardena, Los Angeles Co, CA.

49. John Jasper4 Laws (Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 06 Feb 1830 in Kentucky, and died 30 Nov 1919 in Los Angeles, CA. He married Mary Jane Cashman 09 Sep 1882 in Tazwell, IL.  Occupation: Stockman

Child of John Laws and Mary Cashman is:

100 i. Cora5 Laws.

52. Jeremiah4 Laws III (Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 28 Oct 1837 in Indiana, and died 03 Dec 1868 in Oakland, CA. He married Marion Hale 15 Jan 1863 in Oakland, California. Occupation: Teacher

Child of Jeremiah Laws and Marion Hale is:

101 i. Ida5 Laws.

54. Willliam H.4 Laws (Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 12 Sep 1840 in Indiana, and died 08 Jul 1914 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. He married Minnie Schulte 14 Nov 1877 in Mason, IL.

Child of Willliam Laws and Minnie Schulte is:

102 i. Claude5 Laws.

57. Joseph H.4 Laws (Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 12 Oct 1868 in Versailles, IL, and died 08 Aug 1947 in Eureka, Woodford Co, IL. He married Rinthia Alice Simpson 12 Apr 1900 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL. She was born 04 Jan 1874 in Illinois, and died 02 Dec 1951 in Bloomington, IL. Postmaster in Eureka 1928-1932Bet. 1921 - 1928, Justice of Peace

Child of Joseph Laws and Rinthia Simpson is:

103 i. Bernice Simpson5 Laws, born 01 Mar 1901 in Eureka, Woodford Co, IL. She married Llewellyn Jones 01 Nov 1923 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL; born 13 Apr 1893 in Garden Plains, Sedgewick Co, KS.

67. Alice Matilda4 Laws (James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 14 Mar 1856 in Edwards Co, IL, and died 29 Mar 1939 in Hopewell, Franklin Co, TX. She married Stiles Mounterville Taylor 31 May 1874 in Pike Co, KY, son of James Taylor and Matilda Kerr. He was born 04 Mar 1854 in Franklin Co, IL, and died 10 Sep 1909 in Franklin Co, TX.   Stiles Mounterville Taylor: 1892, Attended medical school at Mobile, Ala and Memphis Tenn. Occupation: Doctor

Children of Alice Laws and Stiles Taylor are:

104 i. Ida5 Taylor, born in Pike Co, TX. She married Alfered Flemister.

105 ii. Rosa Jane Taylor, born 25 Feb 1875 in Terre Haute, Pike Co, IN; died 03 Oct 1963 in Franklin Co, TX.

106 iii. Fred Oscar Taylor, born 28 Dec 1879 in Pike Co, IN; died 19 Mar 1952 in Mr. Pleasant, Titus Co, TX.

107 iv. Dottie Cecil Taylor, born 19 Jul 1882 in Pike Co, TX. She married Henry Walter Pyron 15 Jun 1902 in Franklin Co, TX.

108 v. Effie Matilda Taylor, born 10 Sep 1885 in Franklin Co, TX; died 15 Jun 1964 in Mr. Pleasant, Titus Co, TX.

109 vi. Mary E. Taylor, born 02 Oct 1891 in Hopewell, Franklin Co, TX; died 13 Sep 1965 in Colorado City, Mitchell, TX.

110 vii. Everett Gladstone Taylor, born 23 Jan 1894 in Franklin Co, TX; died 24 Mar 1931 in Dallas, Dallas Co, TX.

111 viii. Paul Armstrong Taylor, born 04 Nov 1896 in Franklin Co, TX; died 25 Aug 1963 in Mr. Pleasant, Titus Co, TX.

112 ix. Stiles Mounterville Taylor Jr., born 02 Dec 1899 in Mt. Vernon, Franklin, TX.

68. Pauline Francis4 Laws (James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 03 Mar 1858 in Pike Co, IN, and died 16 Oct 1914 in Mr. Vernon, Franklin Co, TX. She married Thomas A. Mattingly 14 Jan 1880 in Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN, son of Stephen Mattingly and Ann (Johnson). He was born 23 Jul 1852 in Perry Co, IN, and died 27 May 1926 in Mt. Vernon, Franklin, TX.

Children of Pauline Laws and Thomas Mattingly are:

113 i. Clara Ann5 Mattingly, born 02 Jul 1881 in Indiana; died 11 Oct 1978 in Mt. Vernon, Franklin, TX. She married W. E. Wright 18 Sep 1907.

114 ii. Augustus Alphonsus Mattingly, born 27 Sep 1882 in Indiana-Illinois; died 13 Sep 1948 in Mt. Vernon, Franklin, TX. He married Ina May Armstrong 20 Apr 1907.

115 iii. Ellen Francis Mattingly, born 10 Aug 1884 in Franklin County, Texas; died 17 May 1927. She married George Fletcher McDonald 28 Aug 1904.

116 iv. James William Mattingly, born 24 Oct 1886 in Franklin County, Texas; died 07 Oct 1960 in Brushy Community, Franklin County, Texas.

117 v. Chris (Charles) Mattingly, born 14 May 1888 in Franklin County, Texas; died 15 Apr 1907 in Franklin County, Texas.

118 vi. Cordilia Mattingly, born 30 Jun 1890 in Franklin County, Texas; died 04 Dec 1977 in Mount Pleasant, Texas. She married Thomas L. Smyth 28 Feb 1909.

119 vii. Styles Taylor Mattingly, born 11 Feb 1892 in Franklin County, Texas; died in Franklin County, Texas. He married Stella Raul 27 Feb 1916.

120 viii. Emma Alice Mattingly, born 07 Jan 1894 in Franklin County, TX; died 24 Sep 1902 in Franklin County, TX.

121 ix. Bertha Marg Mattingly, born 12 Dec 1897 in Franklin County, TX; died 19 Feb 1976 in Texarkana, AR. She married Leland Cooper 03 Aug 1919.

122 x. Dovey Rosetta Mattingly, born 16 Sep 1899 in Franklin County, TX. She married Roy Parchman 16 Feb 1919.

69. Thomas Henry4 Laws (James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 23 Jun 1860 in Pike Co, Indiana, and died 12 Jul 1934 in Tyler, Smith Co, TX. He married Rosa Ella Hewett 20 Feb 1896 in Mt. Vernon, Franklin Co, TX. She was born 03 Sep 1869 in Camp Co, TX, and died 21 Feb 1922 in Mt. Vernon, Franklin, TX.  Occupation: Farmer

Children of Thomas Laws and Rosa Hewett are:

123 i. Exie Rosa5 Laws, born 25 Feb 1897 in Winnsboro, Wood Co, TX; died 09 Oct 1985 in Andrews, Andrews, TX.

124 ii. Florence Ethel Laws, born 21 Apr 1898 in Winnsboro, Wood Co, TX.

125 iii. Carl Hobson Laws, born 14 Dec 1899 in Winnsboro, Wood, TX; died 17 Oct 1970 in Fresno, Fresno, CA. He married (1) Mollie Hollowell. He married (2) Bernice ?.

126 iv. Norah Lee Laws, born 15 Oct 1901 in Winnsboro, Wood Co, TX. She married Claude Holcomb 22 Mar 1919.

127 v. Clyde Parker Laws, born 22 Nov 1903 in Winfield, Titus, TX; died 28 Jun 1971 in Tyler, Smith Co, TX. He married Nina May Smith 12 Sep 1928 in Mt. Vernon, Franklin Co, TX; born 06 May 1909 in Franklin Co, TX; died 21 Sep 1985 in Tyler, Smith Co, TX. No children.

128 vi. Ollie Madie Laws, born 28 Oct 1905 in Mt. Vernon, Franklin, TX; died 12 Oct 1987 in Midland, TX. She married Loyd Hildreth 27 Apr 1924.

73. John Bailey4 Laws (James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 05 Mar 1867 in Winslow, Pike Co, IN, and died 27 Dec 1932 in Glen Cove, Coleman, TX. He married Beatrice Foster 27 Jul 1890 in Lodonia, Fannin, Texas, daughter of Francis Foster and Sara Yates. She was born 17 Sep 1872 in Longtaw, Delta, TX, and died 11 Mar 1968 in Glen Cove, Coleman, TX.

Children of John Laws and Beatrice Foster are:

129 i. Beatrice5 Laws, born 13 Dec 1891 in Cooper, Delta, TX; died 16 Feb 1894 in Cooper, Delta, TX.

130 ii. John Bailey Laws Jr., born 29 Jul 1893 in Cooper, Delta, TX. He married Zada Kincade.

131 iii. James Francis Laws, born 08 Feb 1895 in Wolf City, Hunt, TX. He married Kate Gully.

132 iv. Laura Maud Laws, born 21 Oct 1897 in Live Oak, Coleman, TX; died 03 Dec 1979. She married Tracy P. Story 24 Oct 1930.

133 v. George Dewey Laws, born 04 Feb 1899 in Burkett, Coleman, TX; died 27 Feb 1899 in Burkett, Coleman, TX.

134 vi. Charles Bruce Laws, born 24 May 1900 in Burkett, Coleman, TX.

135 vii. William Bryant Laws, born 05 Sep 1902 in Burkett, Coleman, TX. He married Ruby Lee Copeland.

136 viii. Raldolph Hearst Laws, born 27 Jun 1904 in Burkett, Coleman, TX.

137 ix. Thomas Carlyle Laws, born 09 Apr 1906 in Burkett, Coleman, TX. He married Jeannie Mae Beaver.

138 x. Clarence Darrow Laws, born 05 Apr 1908 in Burkett, Coleman, TX. He married Anna Fae Burkett.

139 xi. Lois May Laws, born 05 Mar 1910 in Burkett, Coleman, TX. She married Elton Troy Kemp.

78. John Ephraim4 Russell (Francis "Frankie"3 Laws, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 31 Mar 1853 in Perryville, Boyle Co, Kentucky. He married Louisa Hanna Steele. She was born 20 Oct 1848 in Cooper Co, MO.

Children of John Russell and Louisa Steele are:

140 i. Lavinia E.5 Russell, born 1871 in Mountain Home, AR. She married Cary Abner Mitchell; born 1871.

141 ii. Arizona Russell, born 1873.

142 iii. William N. Russell, born 1873 in Bonneville, MO.

143 iv. Mary Arizona Russell, born 19 Mar 1875 in Clarks Fork Twp, MO. She married Fredrick Arthur Knight; born 1875.

144 v. Blanche Russell, born 1878 in Clarks Fork Twp, MO. She married George Agustus Knight; born 21 Jun 1865 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH.

145 vi. Susannah Louise Russell, born 19 Feb 1883 in Farmersville, Livingston, MO.

146 vii. Carrie Russell, born 19 Feb 1886 in Boonville Cpr, MO. She married Isaac Lorah; born 1886.

147 viii. John Waller Russell, born 20 Apr 1890 in Bonneville Cpr, MO.

85. Edmund Delphert4 Laws (Shadrack3, John2, Elijah1) was born 1818. He married Elizabeth Marshall Adams 27 Sep 1841, daughter of Thomas Adams and Frances Jett.  Fact: Lived in Fauquier Co, VA. Occupation: merchant, drover

Child of Edmund Laws and Elizabeth Adams is:

148 i. Susan Ida5 Laws, born Sep 1857 in Paris, Fauquier Co, VA.

 

Generation No. 5

93. Olive Mary5 Laws (Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 11 Jul 1858 in Kansas, and died 16 Jun 1917 in California. She married Nathaniel Ross.

Children of Olive Laws and Nathaniel Ross are:

149 i. Cassandra6 Ross.

150 ii. Cora Ross.

151 iii. Karl Ross.

152 iv. Lois Ross.

153 v. Wayland Ross.

154 vi. Doris Ross.

94. Dr. Paul Jones5 Laws (Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 11 Feb 1860 in Johnson Co., KS, and died Bet. 1942 - 1943 in Syracuse, KS. He married (1) Jessie Newlon 27 Dec 1891 in Oswego, KS. She died Bef. 1913. He married (2) Tina Woodford Abt. 1913.  Paul J. Laws, dentist, was educated at Ottawa, Kansas public schools and graduated from Kansas City Dental College in 1891. He located to Chetopa the same year. He married Jessie Newton at Oswego, on Dec. 27, 1891, who graduated at Keokuk Medical College in 1888.  Occupation: Dentist in Olathe, KS

Children of Paul Laws and Jessie Newlon are:

155 i. Marjorie P.6 Laws, born 25 Jul 1909 in Kansas; died Nov 1991.

156 ii. Junius Ovid Laws, born 12 Feb 1912 in Kansas; died 05 Jan 1918 in Kansas.

[Note: It's not certain which children belong with which wife.]

Children of Paul Laws and Tina Woodford are:

157 i. Robert Woodford6 Laws, born 07 Aug 1913 in Oswego, KS.

158 ii. James King Laws, born 1917 in Kansas; died Bet. 1919 - 1920 in Kansas.

95. Cora Ellen5 Laws (Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 21 Nov 1861 in Johnson Co., KS, and died 13 Feb 1944 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, CA. She married (2) George R. Vedder. He died 13 Feb 1944 in Pasadena, CA. She married (1) John Barnard.  George R. Vedder: Had no children of us own.

Children of Cora Laws and John Barnard are:

159 i. Junius Barnard6 Vedder.

160 ii. Lorraine Barnard Vedder.

96. Stella Cassandra5 Laws (Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 25 Nov 1863 in Olathe, Johnson Co., Kansas, and died 24 Oct 1937 in Huntington Park, Los Angeles, CA. She married James Alfred King 17 Sep 1891 in Johnson County, Kansas, son of Albert King and Mary Jones. He was born 16 Nov 1851 in Kentucky, and died 29 Jan 1927 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.

Children of Stella Laws and James King are:

161 i. Female6 King, born 02 Jul 1892; died 02 Jul 1892.

162 ii. Robert Couse King, born 12 May 1893 in Milton, Trimble Co, KY; died 26 Jan 1964 in Los Angeles, CA.

163 iii. James Ovid King, born 08 Apr 1895 in Kentucky; died 29 Jan 1957 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. He married Opal Carter Mason May 1930 in Huntington Park, Los Angeles, CA. No children

164 iv. Leslie Peyton King, born 28 Oct 1899 in Milton, Trimble Co, KY; died 04 Oct 1978 in Fullerton, Los Angeles, CA.

165 v. Doris Lillian King, born 08 Oct 1903; died 26 Sep 1962.

97. Ovid Shadrack5 Laws, Jr. (Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 04 Nov 1864 in Johnson Co., Kansas, and died 26 Apr 1938 in Los Angeles, CA. He married Kate E. [Ovid: Birthdate 4 Mar 1869?]

Children of Ovid Laws and Kate E. are:

166 i. Mignonette6 Laws, born 06 May 1905; died 27 Oct 1994 in Los Angeles Co, CA. She married V. Morgan.

167 ii. Walter Charles Laws, born 05 Jun 1906 in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA; died 01 Nov 1985 in Mariposa, Mariposa, CA.

168 iii. Richard F. Laws, died 01 Jan 1991.

99. Junius Eugene5 Laws (Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 29 Mar 1872 in Olathe, Johnson, KS, and died 22 Jul 1950 in Gardena, Los Angeles Co, CA. He married Josephine Zabala 16 May 1903 in Los Angeles, CA, daughter of Juan Zabala and Dorothea Longa. She was born 16 Dec 1882 in Ea, Vizcaya, Zorogose, Spain, and died 03 Oct 1953 in Redondo Beach, Los Angeles Co, CA.

Junius was a conductor on the Pacific Electric railroad Trolley that ran through the Los Angeles area in the early part of the 20th century. He also worked as a teacher and family lore has it that he wrote a dictionary of the Basque language. In 1916 he took a land patent for 235 acre homestead in San Bernardino, LA County.  He also owned a gold mine near what later became Magic Mountain amusement park in Valencia, CA. Josefina was from Basque area of Ea, Spain. Josefina and her sisters, Rosa and Natalia, were sent to America by her family around 1898-1900 because the government of Spain was allowing first cousins to marry and her parents wanted to avoid that happening to her.

Notes for Josephine Zabala:

According to William P. Laws: Josephine Zabala came to the U.S. in 1900 from Basque area of Spain. Josephine arrived at Ellis Island with a chaperone, Ms. Gonzales. She met Junius Eugene Laws at school - he was learning Basque, she English. She was legally classified to be a US citizen. The chaperone was allowed to stay in USA till 1921-22, then was deported to Mexico where Junius and Josephine sent a subsidy of what they could afford in those days - till her demise.

Laws and Alzola [Josephine's sister Rosa married Bony Alzola] both homesteaded 160 acres. Each in Banquet Canyon, farmed-mined. Taught school till 1921 when they bought the Osage property---this is when Gonzales had to leave the US.  Alzola moved to the Whittier area from the ranch about the same time as Laws went to Osage.

Children of Junius Laws and Josephine Zabala are:

169 i. Carmenata Viariena6 Laws, born 24 Jul 1904 in Los Angeles, CA; died 20 Nov 1980 in Corona, Riverside, CA.

170 ii. Phillip B. Laws, born 03 Nov 1906 in California; died 28 Dec 1997 in Palmdale, CA.

171 iii. Juanita Marie Laws, born 30 Aug 1908 in California; died 28 Mar 1995 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA.

172 iv. Ruth Eva Laws, born 03 Jan 1913 in Los Angeles, CA; died 17 Nov 1972 in Gardena, Los Angeles County, CA. She married Oscar E. Ware; born 1915 in ?; died Bef. 1972 in ?.

173 v. William Paul Laws, born 12 Feb 1916 in Saugus, CA.

100. Cora5 Laws (John Jasper4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) She married Jim Maxwell.

Child of Cora Laws and Jim Maxwell is:

174 i. Guy6 Maxwell.

102. Claude5 Laws (Willliam H.4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) He married Mamie.

Children of Claude Laws and Mamie are:

175 i. Helen6 Laws.

176 ii. Earl Laws.

105. Rosa Jane5 Taylor (Alice Matilda4 Laws, James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 25 Feb 1875 in Terre Haute, Pike Co, IN, and died 03 Oct 1963 in Franklin Co, TX. She married William Alonzo Fuquay 29 Oct 1893 in Franklin Co, TX, son of Calvin Fuquay and Fannie Kilpatrick. He was born 29 Jan 1869 in Barbour Co, AL, and died 09 Dec 1945 in Franklin Co, TX.

Children of Rosa Taylor and William Fuquay are:

177 i. Herbert Hoyt6 Fuquay, born 17 Aug 1894 in Franklin Co, TX; died 25 Sep 1896 in Franklin Co, TX.

178 ii. Calvin Wright Fuquay, born 27 Jun 1896 in Franklin Co, TX. He married Amelia Virginia Satterwhite 27 Sep 1913.

179 iii. William Edward Fuquay, born 03 Apr 1908 in Franklin Co, TX; died 02 Jul 1980 in Stanton, Martin Co, TX.

106. Fred Oscar5 Taylor (Alice Matilda4 Laws, James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 28 Dec 1879 in Pike Co, IN, and died 19 Mar 1952 in Mr. Pleasant, Titus Co, TX. He married Melissa Jane Fuquay 08 Apr 1898 in Mt. Vernon, Franklin Co, TX, daughter of Seth Fuquay and Georgia Bryant. She was born 31 Dec 1881 in Franklin Co, TX, and died 18 Jul 1951 in Winfield, Titus Co, TX.  Fred Oscar Taylor Occupation: Medical doctor

Children of Fred Taylor and Melissa Fuquay are:

180 i. C. S.6 Taylor, born 18 Sep 1901.

181 ii. R. A. "Doc" Taylor, born 22 Jun 1909.

108. Effie Matilda5 Taylor (Alice Matilda4 Laws, James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 10 Sep 1885 in Franklin Co, TX, and died 15 Jun 1964 in Mr. Pleasant, Titus Co, TX. She married Louis Bennett 09 Dec 1903 in Franklin Co, TX, son of Joel Bennett and Annie Lindsay. He was born 06 Jul 1882 in Franklin Co, TX, and died 16 Apr 1950 in Mt. Vernon, Franklin, TX.

Children of Effie Taylor and Louis Bennett are:

182 i. Elwyn Bethel6 Bennett, born 22 Nov 1904 in Franklin Co, TX. He married Wilma Blackstone 28 May 1926 in Tyler, Smith, TX.

183 ii. Byron Louis Bennett, born 28 Oct 1907 in Franklin Co, TX; died 09 Jun 1957 in Pittsburg, PA. He married Barbara Swain in Boston, Mass.  Byron Louis Bennett:  Co-developer of the Salk VaccineOccupation: Physician

184 iii. Winnie Matilda Bennett, born 16 Nov 1910 in Franklin Co, TX. She married Andrew J. Petty 09 May 1942 in Tupelo, Miss..

109. Mary E.5 Taylor (Alice Matilda4 Laws, James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 02 Oct 1891 in Hopewell, Franklin Co, TX, and died 13 Sep 1965 in Colorado City, Mitchell, TX. She married Carl Augustus Kneiff 16 Feb 1908 in Franklin Co, TX. He was born 28 Jul 1889 in Commerce, Hunt Co, TX.

Children of Mary Taylor and Carl Kneiff are:

185 i. Alice Ladell6 Kneiff, born 20 Jan 1911 in Hopewell, Franklin Co, TX. She married Warren Williams 23 Jan 1927 in Payne, TX.

186 ii. Paul Cecil Kneiff, born 15 Sep 1913 in Hopewell, Franklin Co, TX. He married Mildred Askey 10 Nov 1934.

187 iii. Mary Delau Kneiff, born 10 Jun 1917 in Winfield, Titus Co, TX. She married Hilton W. Locke 11 Nov 1935.

110. Everett Gladstone5 Taylor (Alice Matilda4 Laws, James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 23 Jan 1894 in Franklin Co, TX, and died 24 Mar 1931 in Dallas, Dallas Co, TX. He married Ira Norine Christian 10 Jun 1914 in Franklin Co, TX. She was born 17 Jul 1896 in Mt. Vernon, Franklin, TX.

Children of Everett Taylor and Ira Christian are:

188 i. Lee Elizabeth6 Taylor, born 21 Feb 1916 in DeKalb, TX. She married Oliver Clark Mulkeys Jr. 01 Jun 1934 in Commerce, TX.

189 ii. Everett Gladstone Taylor Jr., born 24 Sep 1924 in Winfield, Titus Co, TX. He married Joy Marilyn Brown 15 Oct 1946 in Marshall, TX.

190 iii. Fred Oscar Taylor, born 08 Jun 1927 in Winfield, Titus Co, TX.

111. Paul Armstrong5 Taylor (Alice Matilda4 Laws, James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 04 Nov 1896 in Franklin Co, TX, and died 25 Aug 1963 in Mr. Pleasant, Titus Co, TX. He married Irma Cornelia Spruill 10 May 1917 in Mt. Pleasant, Titus Co, TX, daughter of James Spruill and Grace Redfearn. She was born 16 May 1898 in Titus Co, TX.

Child of Paul Taylor and Irma Spruill is:

191 i. Martha Ann6 Taylor, born 11 Sep 1923. She married Walter J. Larrigan 12 Jul 1941.

112. Stiles Mounterville Taylor5 Jr. (Alice Matilda4 Laws, James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 02 Dec 1899 in Mt. Vernon, Franklin, TX. He married Estelle Trantham 26 May 1918.

Children of Stiles Jr. and Estelle Trantham are:

192 i. Stiles Mounterville6 Taylor III, born 24 Dec 1919.

193 ii. Geneva Taylor, born 13 Dec 1921.

194 iii. Cynthia Ann Taylor, born 25 Jan 1926.

195 iv. Betty Jane Taylor, born 01 Dec 1929.

116. James William5 Mattingly (Pauline Francis4 Laws, James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 24 Oct 1886 in Franklin County, Texas, and died 07 Oct 1960 in Brushy Community, Franklin County, Texas. He married Ida Savannah Hays 05 Feb 1911 in Stouts Creek Community, Hopkins County, Texas, daughter of John Hays and Margaret Watts. She was born 04 Nov 1892 in Franklin County, Texas, and died 28 Sep 1984 in Mount Vernon, Franklin County, Texas.

Children of James Mattingly and Ida Hays are:

196 i. Florine6 Mattingly, born 10 Nov 1911 in Sulphur Bluff Community, Hopkins County, Texas; died 30 Aug 1991 in Irving, Texas.

197 ii. Lois Leta Mattingly, born 22 Dec 1913 in Hamilton Community, Franklin County, Texas.

198 iii. Lelia Fay Mattingly, born 18 Aug 1917 in Hamilton Community, Franklin County, Texas.

199 iv. James Leslie Mattingly, born 31 Mar 1919 in Hamilton Community, Franklin County, Texas; died 26 Oct 1982 in Farmers Branch, Texas. He married Audie Dillard.

200 v. Lottie Gertrude Mattingly, born 08 May 1921 in Hamilton Community, Franklin County, Texas. She married Valton Gay Banks 04 Nov 1939.

201 vi. Bettie Ruth Mattingly, born 01 Jun 1923 in Hamilton Community, Franklin County, Texas. She married Bennett T. South.

202 vii. Robert Lawrence Mattingly, born 11 Oct 1929 in Prairie Grove. He married Gabriela Letner Abt. 1950 in Salzburg, Austria.

123. Exie Rosa5 Laws (Thomas Henry4, James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 25 Feb 1897 in Winnsboro, Wood Co, TX, and died 09 Oct 1985 in Andrews, Andrews, TX. She married Melvin Clarence Holcomb 18 May 1918 in Huckleberry, Franklin, TX, son of Starling Holcomb and Leora Davis. He was born 01 Aug 1891, and died 10 Jun 1975 in Lamesa, Dawson, TX.

Children of Exie Laws and Melvin Holcomb are:

203 i. Lonnie Durene6 Holcomb, born 16 Apr 1920.

204 ii. Valrie Laverne Holcomb, born 27 Dec 1922 in Huckleberry, Franklin, TX. She married C. Nelson Coon 18 Dec 1941 in Wilson, Dawson, TX. Valrie Laverne Holcomb:  Teacher

124. Florence Ethel5 Laws (Thomas Henry4, James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 21 Apr 1898 in Winnsboro, Wood Co, TX. She married Wesley Esher Beckham 03 May 1932 in Lovington, Lea, NM, son of William Beckham and Susan Anderson. He was born 24 Apr 1897 in Haginsport, Franklin Co, TX, and died 04 Aug 1976 in Lamesa, TX.

Children of Florence Laws and Wesley Beckham are:

205 i. Max Glenn6 Beckham, born 15 Oct 1934 in Lamesa, Dawson, TX.

206 ii. Wesley Esker Beckham Jr..

136. Raldolph Hearst5 Laws (John Bailey4, James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 27 Jun 1904 in Burkett, Coleman, TX. He married (1) Wanda Watson. He married (2) Ola Strange.

Child of Raldolph Laws and Ola Strange is:

207 i. Maudine6 Laws.

148. Susan Ida5 Laws (Edmund Delphert4, Shadrack3, John2, Elijah1) was born Sep 1857 in Paris, Fauquier Co, VA. She married Thomas Howard Jackson 15 Aug 1877 in Fauquier Co, VA.

Child of Susan Laws and Thomas Jackson is:

208 i. Curtis Glanville6 Jackson, born 1882.

 

Generation No. 6

149. Cassandra6 Ross (Olive Mary5 Laws, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) She married Ted Smith.

Children of Cassandra Ross and Ted Smith are:

209 i. Betty7 Smith.

210 ii. Joanne Smith.

211 iii. Ollie Betty Smith.

150. Cora6 Ross (Olive Mary5 Laws, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) She married George Vokey.

Children of Cora Ross and George Vokey are:

212 i. Unk7 Vokey.

213 ii. Marjorie Vokey.

152. Lois6 Ross (Olive Mary5 Laws, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) She married Morgan Raines.

Children of Lois Ross and Morgan Raines are:

214 i. Carl7 Raines.

215 ii. George Raines.

157. Robert Woodford6 Laws (Paul Jones5, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 07 Aug 1913 in Oswego, KS. He married (1) Unk Craig. He married (2) Robin Ann Winslow. Residence: 1989, El Cerritos, CA

Children of Robert Laws and Robin Winslow are:

216 i. Dr. James Woodford7 Laws.

217 ii. Timothy Junius Laws.

218 iii. William Craig Laws.

162. Robert Couse6 King (Stella Cassandra5 Laws, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 12 May 1893 in Milton, Trimble Co, KY, and died 26 Jan 1964 in Los Angeles, CA. He married Minnie Edith Coburn 21 Oct 1914 in Los Angeles, CA, daughter of Ernest Coburn and Inez Brunson. She was born 11 Dec 1895 in Corona, Riverside, CA, and died 31 Jul 1976 in Sunnyvale, Santa Clarita, CA.

Children of Robert King and Minnie Coburn are:

219 i. Irene Olive7 King, born 04 Nov 1915 in Los Angeles, CA; died 10 Aug 1994 in Ogdon, Utah.

220 ii. Lillian Mae King, born 28 Oct 1917 in Los Angeles, CA.

221 iii. Phyllis Emelyn King, born 03 Jul 1920 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; died 19 Jun 1998 in Carmichael, Sacramento, CA.

164. Leslie Peyton6 King (Stella Cassandra5 Laws, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 28 Oct 1899 in Milton, Trimble Co, KY, and died 04 Oct 1978 in Fullerton, Los Angeles, CA. He married Dorothy Louise Hulett 04 Oct 1930 in Merriam, Kansas, daughter of Guy Hulett and Mary Dille. She was born 01 Aug 1904, and died 13 Jul 1995 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.

Children of Leslie King and Dorothy Hulett are:

222 i. Larry Peyton7 King, born 16 Feb 1932 in Whittier, Los Angeles, CA; died 14 Apr 1990 in Fullerton, Los Angeles, CA.  Studied in London at the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal College of Organists, London and Union Theological Seminary, New York.   Occupation: Church organist - Trinity Church, Wall Street, New York

223 ii. Robert Bruce King, born 05 Feb 1935.

165. Doris Lillian6 King (Stella Cassandra5 Laws, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 08 Oct 1903, and died 26 Sep 1962. She married (1) William Raeb. She married (2) Richard Hildebrant 05 Jun in California.  No children

Child of Doris King and Richard Hildebrant is:

224 i. Baby7 Hildebrandt, died in Died at birth.

167. Walter Charles6 Laws (Ovid Shadrack5, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 05 Jun 1906 in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA, and died 01 Nov 1985 in Mariposa, Mariposa, CA. He married Evelyn Unk 1935.

[Note: Social Security lists death date as 15 Feb 1986. Missing after going for a walk near his home in foothills, believed by some to have been killed by a bear.]

Children of Walter Laws and Evelyn Unk are:

225 i. Patricia7 Laws.

226 ii. Richard Stanley Laws.

168. Richard F.6 Laws (Ovid Shadrack5, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) died 01 Jan 1991. He married Winnie Unk.

Child of Richard Laws and Winnie Unk is:

227 i. Katherine7 Laws.

169. Carmenata Viariena6 Laws (Junius Eugene5, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 24 Jul 1904 in Los Angeles, CA, and died 20 Nov 1980 in Corona, Riverside, CA. She married (1) John Edward Tremble II 11 May 1922 in San Bernardino, CA, son of John Tremble and Della Grove. He was born 13 Dec 1903 in Los Angeles, CA, and died 23 Nov 1937 in Hawthorne, CA. She married (2) Delbert Frank Brown 18 Jul 1942 in Hawthorne, Los Angeles Co, CA, son of Homer Brown and Vera Fleeman. He was born 01 Jul 1910 in Eugene, Oregon, and died Jun 1984 in Redondo Beach, CA??.

Children of Carmenata Laws and John Tremble are:

228 i. John Edward7 Tremble III, born 01 May 1923 in Los Angeles, CA; died 22 Oct 1985 in Medford, Taylor, WI.

229 ii. Betty Tremble, born 29 Jul 1924 in Los Angeles, CA; died 14 Jan 1930 in Los Angeles, CA.  Cause of Death: Acute mastoidstis with pneuminococous meningitis

230 iii. Dorothy Jane Tremble, born 03 Sep 1925 in Los Angeles, CA; died 11 Apr 1997 in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

231 iv. Robert David Tremble, born 11 Jan 1927 in Los Angeles, CA; died 03 Oct 1996 in Salinas, Monterey, CA.

232 v. Jack Eugene Tremble, born in Los Angeles, CA.

233 vi. Raymond Bernard Tremble, born  in Los Angeles, CA.

170. Phillip B.6 Laws (Junius Eugene5, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 03 Nov 1906 in California, and died 28 Dec 1997 in Palmdale, CA. He married Winnie. She died Bef. 1997.

Children of Phillip Laws and Winnie are:

234 i. Stanley7 Rush, stepson

235 ii. James Rush, stepson

236 iii. Ruth Laws. She married Tony Rodriguez.

237 iv. Lorraine Laws.

171. Juanita Marie6 Laws (Junius Eugene5, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 30 Aug 1908 in California, and died 28 Mar 1995 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA. She married Russell Albert Arnett.

Children of Juanita Laws and Russell Arnett are:

238 i. Russell7 Arnett, Jr.. He married Barbara ?.

239 ii. Marie Arnett, born 11 Mar 1938 in California; died Jul 1979 in ?. She married Harrison L. Ferris.

173. William Paul6 Laws (Junius Eugene5, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 12 Feb 1916 in Saugus, CA. He married Anna Elizabeth Getz 31 Oct 1938 in Huntington Beach, CA, daughter of John Getz and Martha Overhaltzers. She was born 14 Sep 1921 in Los Angeles, CA, and died 06 May 1997 in Victorville, San Bernardino, CA.

Children of William Laws and Anna Getz are:

240 i. William Paul7 Laws, Jr., born  in Los Angeles, CA.

241 ii. JoAnn Rosalie Laws, born in Los Angeles, CA.

242 iii. Katherine Diane Laws, born in Hawthorne, CA.

243 iv. Ruth Priscilla Laws, born in Hawthorne, CA.

179. William Edward6 Fuquay (Rosa Jane5 Taylor, Alice Matilda4 Laws, James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 03 Apr 1908 in Franklin Co, TX, and died 02 Jul 1980 in Stanton, Martin Co, TX. He married Myrtle Elizabeth White 28 Nov 1930.

Child of William Fuquay and Myrtle White is:

244 i. Martha7 Fuquay.

196. Florine6 Mattingly (James William5, Pauline Francis4 Laws, James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 10 Nov 1911 in Sulphur Bluff Community, Hopkins County, Texas, and died 30 Aug 1991 in Irving, Texas. She married Lewis Simms 11 May 1931. He was born in Pickton, TX, and died 18 Jun 1964 in Irving, Texas.

Children of Florine Mattingly and Lewis Simms are:

245 i. Virginia Sue7 Simms. She married Benny Davis.

246 ii. Richard Lewis Simms. He married Marilyn Unk.

247 iii. Geraldine Larue Simms. She married Albert Mendez.

197. Lois Leta6 Mattingly (James William5, Pauline Francis4 Laws, James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 22 Dec 1913 in Hamilton Community, Franklin County, Texas. She married Joseph Roger Banks 12 Feb 1937 in Mount Vernon, Franklin County, Texas. He was born 10 Jan 1914 in Monticello Community, Titus County, Texas.

Children of Lois Mattingly and Joseph Banks are:

248 i. Ralph Keith7 Banks, born in Flora Bluff Community near Mt Vernon, Texas.

249 ii. Harold Zack Banks, born in Flora Bluff Community near Mt Vernon, Texas.

205. Max Glenn6 Beckham (Florence Ethel5 Laws, Thomas Henry4, James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 15 Oct 1934 in Lamesa, Dawson, TX.  Occupation: Math teacher

Children of Max Glenn Beckham are:

250 i. Kimberly Gayle7 Beckham, born in Andrews, Andrews, TX.

251 ii. Max Glenn "Kip" Beckham Jr., born in Stephenville, Erath, TX.

 

Generation No. 7

216. Dr. James Woodford7 Laws (Robert Woodford6, Paul Jones5, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1  Occupation: 1975, Practiced medicine in Sacramento, CA

Children of Dr. James Woodford Laws are:

252 i. Julie Ann8 Laws.

253 ii. Pamela Sue Laws.

217. Timothy Junius7 Laws (Robert Woodford6, Paul Jones5, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) He married Patricia Ann Unk.

Children of Timothy Laws and Patricia Unk are:

254 i. Marcus Junius8 Laws.

255 ii. Meghen Patricia Laws.

219. Irene Olive7 King (Robert Couse6, Stella Cassandra5 Laws, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 04 Nov 1915 in Los Angeles, CA, and died 10 Aug 1994 in Ogdon, Utah. She married (1) Renold E. Sides. He was born 08 Feb 1910 in Pana, IL, and died Jan 1986 in Los Angeles Co, CA. She married (2) Edward Everett King, Jr. 26 Dec 1951, son of Edward King and Harriet Morse. He was born 19 Nov 1903 in North Attleboro, Mass., and died 28 Jul 1977 in San Bernardino, CA.

Children of Irene King and Renold Sides are:

256 i. Ronald Leroy8 Sides.

257 ii. Roger Randel Sides, born in Glendale, Los Angeles, CA.

258 iii. Richard James Sides, born in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA.

Child of Irene King and Edward King is:

259 i. Edward Robert8 King, born in Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino, CA.

220. Lillian Mae7 King (Robert Couse6, Stella Cassandra5 Laws, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 28 Oct 1917 in Los Angeles, CA and died 5 Oct 2000. She married George Adolph Scherquist, Jr. 04 Sep 1936 in South Pasadena, Los Angeles, CA, son of George Scherquist and Josephine Schnider. He was born 01 Oct 1908 in North Bergen, Hudson, NJ, and died 28 May 1973 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.

Children of Lillian King and George Scherquist are:

260 i. Gary Leonard8 Scherquist, born in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.

261 ii. Joan Marie Scherquist, born in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.

221. Phyllis Emelyn7 King (Robert Couse6, Stella Cassandra5 Laws, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 03 Jul 1920 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, and died 19 Jun 1998 in Carmichael, Sacramento, CA. She married Eugene Faulkner 17 Mar 1940 in Burbank, Los Angeles, CA.

Children of Phyllis King and Eugene Faulkner are:

262 i. Linda Jeanne8 Faulkner, born in Glendale, Los Angeles, CA.

263 ii. Ernest Robert Faulkner, born 25 Dec 1943 in Los Angeles Co, CA; died 22 Oct 1950 in Los Angeles Co, CA.

264 iii. Michael Lee Faulkner.

225. Patricia7 Laws (Walter Charles6, Ovid Shadrack5, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) She married Unk Shank.

Children of Patricia Laws and Unk Shank are:

265 i. Dane8 Shank.

266 ii. Kristy Shank.

228. John Edward7 Tremble III (Carmenata Viariena6 Laws, Junius Eugene5, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 01 May 1923 in Los Angeles, CA, and died 22 Oct 1985 in Medford, Taylor, WI. He married Jean Lucille Score 04 Mar 1943 in Chicago, Cook, IL, daughter of Sigwald Score and Esther Frank. She was born in Menomonie, Dunn, WI.  John Occupation: Accountant, Manager - Wisco Milling Co. - Menomonie & Medford WI.  Jean: RN

Children of John Tremble and Jean Score are:

267 i. Linda Kay8 Tremble, born in Black River Falls, Jackson, WI.

268 ii. Betty Jean Tremble, born 13 Mar 1950 in Menomonie, Dunn, WI; died 02 May 1950 in Rochester, Minnesota.

269 iii. Carol Louise Tremble, born in Menomonie, Dunn, WI. 

270 iv. Julie Ann Tremble, born in Menomonie, WI.

271 v. John Steven Tremble, born in Menomonie, Dunn, WI.

230. Dorothy Jane7 Tremble (Carmenata Viariena6 Laws, Junius Eugene5, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 03 Sep 1925 in Los Angeles, CA, and died 11 Apr 1997 in Santa Fe Springs, CA. She married Homer Price 14 Feb 1944 in Yuma, AZ, son of Willis Price and Minne Price. He was born 07 Feb 1916 in Wimbledon, ND.

Children of Dorothy Tremble and Homer Price are:

272 i. Homer8 Price, Jr., born 25 May 1944 in California; died Jun 1995 in Fresno, CA. He married Genia Greb in Frankfort, Germany; born in Germany.

273 ii. Richard Price, born in Hawthorne, CA.

274 iii. Carol Jean Price, born in Los Angeles, CA. She married Harley Hancock 27 Apr 1978 in Los Angeles, CA.

275 iv. Susan Price, born in Torrance, CA.

276 v. Patricia Price, born in Los Angeles, CA. She married Earl Lynn Sams 07 May 1975 in Gardena, CA.

277 vi. Mary Price, born in Torrance, CA. She married Robert Reed 01 Feb 1980 in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

278 vii. Mark S. Price, born 15 Apr 1965 in Corona, CA; died 24 Dec 1984.

231. Robert David7 Tremble (Carmenata Viariena6 Laws, Junius Eugene5, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born 11 Jan 1927 in Los Angeles, CA, and died 03 Oct 1996 in Salinas, Monterey, CA. He married (1) Ann Mulgrew. She died in California?. He married (2) Patricia Marie McFadden.

Children of Robert Tremble and Ann Mulgrew are:

279 i. Robert David8 Tremble, Jr., born  in Carson, Los Angeles, CA.

280 ii. Margaret Tremble, bornin Los Angeles, CA.

281 iii. Cheryl Lynn Tremble, born in Carson, Los Angeles, CA.

232. Jack Eugene7 Tremble (Carmenata Viariena6 Laws, Junius Eugene5, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born in Los Angeles, CA. He married (1) Judy Agnes DeVillier, daughter of Jared DeVillier and Agnes Noel. She was born 11 Jun 1932 in New Orleans, LA. He married (2) Annie Laurie Veatch 19 Nov 1983 in Unity Church, Tulsa, Oklahoma, daughter of Ralph Veatch and Emma Lockwood. 

Children of Jack Tremble and Judy DeVillier are:

+ 282 i. Jack Eugene Tremble8 Jr., born in Hawthorne, CA.

+ 283 ii. Michael Laurance Tremble, born in Hawthorne, California.

+ 284 iii. Steven Jared Tremble, born in Joplin, Missouri.

+ 285 iv. David Brian Tremble, born in Joplin, MO.

286 v. Paula Marie Tremble, born in Joplin, MO. She married Steven Young.

233. Raymond Bernard7 Tremble (Carmenata Viariena6 Laws, Junius Eugene5, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born in Los Angeles, CA. He married (1) Carmen Robeson. He married (2) Colleen Ray Shannon 22 Jun 1949 in Kingman, Mohave Co, AZ, daughter of William Shannon and Ethel Butterworth. She was born 09 Jul 1931 in Newport Beach, Orange Co, CA, and died 06 Apr 1997 in Riverside, Riverside, CA.

Child of Raymond Tremble and Colleen Shannon is:

287 i. Daniel Ray8 Tremble, born 04 Aug 1960 in Arlington, Riverside, CA; died 22 Jul 1997 in Riverside, Riverside, CA.

240. William Paul7 Laws, Jr. (William Paul6, Junius Eugene5, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born in Los Angeles, CA. He married (1) Phyllis J. Law 02 Jun 1962. He married (2) Debra Jean Donovan 20 Oct 1979.

Children of William Laws and Debra Donovan are:

288 i. Kimberly Mae8 Laws

289 ii. Rebecca Jean Laws.

290 iii. Jennifer Lee Laws

241. JoAnn Rosalie7 Laws (William Paul6, Junius Eugene5, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born in Los Angeles, CA. She married (1) Atwood Thomas Parnell 25 Aug 1957 in Inglewood, CA. He was born 26 Sep 1931. She married (2) Alton Lewis Davis 21 Nov 1973 in Oregon. 

Children of JoAnn Laws and Atwood Parnell are:

291 i. Joy Lorrine8 Parnell

292 ii. Paul Thomas Parnell,. He married Christina Ann Romanik 13 Aug 1988.

242. Katherine Diane7 Laws (William Paul6, Junius Eugene5, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born in Hawthorne, CA. She married Robert Anthony Belendez 20 Mar 1960 in Inglewood, CA. 

Children of Katherine Laws and Robert Belendez are:

293 i. Christina Lynne8 Belendez

294 ii. Robert Scott Belendez

243. Ruth Priscilla7 Laws (William Paul6, Junius Eugene5, Ovid Shadrack4, Jeremiah3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born in Hawthorne, CA. She married Ted Griffin 20 Mar 1964 in Inglewood, CA. 

Child of Ruth Laws and Ted Griffin is:

295 i. Richard Sean8 Griffin

248. Ralph Keith7 Banks (Lois Leta6 Mattingly, James William5, Pauline Francis4 Laws, James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born in Flora Bluff Community near Mt Vernon, Texas. He married Judith Lee Starr 05 Jan 1963 in Walnut Hill Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas, daughter of George Starr and Lillian Dubois. 

Children of Ralph Banks and Judith Starr are:

296 i. Roger Alan8 Banks, born in Austin, Travis Co, TX.

297 ii. Randall Keith Banks.

298 iii. Julie Diane Banks.

249. Harold Zack7 Banks (Lois Leta6 Mattingly, James William5, Pauline Francis4 Laws, James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born in Flora Bluff Community near Mt Vernon, Texas. He married Clara Lorraine Collins 12 Sep 1964 in Mount Pleasant, Texas. 

Children of Harold Banks and Clara Collins are:

299 i. Kendall Zack8 Banks.

300 ii. Kristi Lorraine Banks.

250. Kimberly Gayle7 Beckham (Max Glenn6, Florence Ethel5 Laws, Thomas Henry4, James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born in Andrews, Andrews, TX. She married Timmy Joe Keith 13 Apr 1979 in Highland, Erath, TX, son of Harold Keith and Pearl Bays.

Children of Kimberly Beckham and Timmy Keith are:

301 i. Amber D'Lynne8 Keith, born in Dublin, Erath, TX.

302 ii. Aimee Leigh Keith, born in Dublin, Erath, TX.

251. Max Glenn "Kip" Beckham7 Jr. (Max Glenn6 Beckham, Florence Ethel5 Laws, Thomas Henry4, James Madison3, Jeremiah2, Elijah1) was born in Stephenville, Erath, TX. He married Judi 02 Aug 1985.

Child of Max Jr. and Judi is:

303 i. Monica Lynn8 Beckham, born in Texas.

 

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