Thomas "Tom" Bradley Fields: (Combined Sources).
Thomas Bradley Fields: (SS Appl.).
Thomas B. Fields (1905/1906 OK Dir. & 1900 /1940 Census & Mother's 1911 Probate Records & TX Death Index & TX Death Certificate & Headstone).
Thomas D. Fields (1910 Census).
Thomas Fields: (1920 Census).
Thomas Phields: (1880 Census).
Tom Fields: (1930 Census).
T. B. Fields: (1885 NE Census & Son George Fields' 1942 WWII Draft Regis. Card/1944 Death Certificate).
Note: He was named after one of his father's brothers: Thomas Jones Fields.
b. 7 Nov 1875, Cherokee, [Cherokee Co.,] IA. (SS Appl.).
b. 7 Nov 1874, IA. (Death Certificate).
b. Primgen, IA.
b. 7 Nov 1875, Primghar, [O'Brien Co.,] IA. (Debra Olleen Pinson - Family Genealogy page 2).
m. (1) Bet 1897 - 1900 or Abt 1900, probably in OK - Cora Mae/May Patterson. (See Son George Fields' Death Certificate for Cora Mae Patterson & See 1910 Census for Cora May).
Married about 1899 / 1900 -- and still married at least through 1930 Census.
Not married June 1900 Census, married 10 years 1910 Census.
1930 Census: Age at First Marriage Husband/Wife 26/25.
Thomas & Cora had a son: George Bazil Fields.
Note: Divorced (?) - Husband is listed as Single in the 1940 Census.
m. (2) Aft 1940 Census, Lena Owens. (1918 per Gormon family tree - maybe 1938 is bettter? - aka Lena Crose).
d. 4 Jan 1959, Houston, Harris Co., TX. (Death Certificate).
Burial: Woodlawn Garden of Memories, 1101 Antoine Drive, Houston, Harris County, Texas. (Death Certificate). Plot: Block 51, Lot 42, Unit D, Space 3. (Cemetery Records).
NOTE: There are no other Fields family markers near him, but there are three unmarked spaces to the left of his marker and an unmarked space above his marker and son George B. Fields is nearby. He is in Block 51, east side.
Headstone inscription: "AT REST / THOMAS B. FIELDS / 1874 - 1959"
b. 7 Nov 1874, Primgen, Iowa, or Primghar, O'Brien County, Iowa.
Bet 1874 - 1880: Moved from IA to KS.
1880 U. S. Federal Census (June 21 & 22): Beaver, Decatur County, Kansas:
Family History Library Film 1254379 NA Film Number T9-0379 Page Number 305C
Roll: T9_379; Family History Film: 1254379; Page: 305C; Enumeration District: 59; Image: 0173.
Dwelling 219, Family 219: (Misindexed under Phields instead of Fields)
Charles Phields, White, Male, Age 35, (Head), Married, Occupation Farmer, # mos. unemployed X, Cannot Write Yes, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Phebe Phields, White, Female, Age 30, Wife, Married, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace Massachusetts, Mother's Birthplace Massachusetts.
Lucy Phields, White, Female, Age 9, Daughter, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Thomas Phields, White, Male, Age 4, Son, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Carrie Phields, White, Female, Age 2, Daughter, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Dwelling 220, family 220: [Brother & Family]
Zac Fields, White, Male, Age 31, Married, Occupation Farmer, Months Not Employed X, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Sarah Fields, White, Female, Age 27, Wife, Married, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace Illinois.
Horace Fields, White, Male, Age 6, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Iowa.
Arthur Fields, White, Male, Age 4, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Iowa.
Minnie Fields, White, Female, Age 2, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Iowa.
Dwelling 230, Family 230: [Brother - on next census page from Charles & Zachary]
Thomas Fields, White, Male, Age 41, Married, Occupation Farmer, Months Not Employed X, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania.
Lida Fields, White, Female, Age 30, Married, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania.
Cyrus Fields, White, Male, Age 13, Single, Occupation At Home, Cannot Read Yes, Cannot Write Yes,
Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania.
Lena Fields, White, Female, Age 11, Daughter, Single, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania.
Bet 1880 - 1885: Moved from KS to NE.
1885 Nebraska State Census (June 3): Elkhorn Precinct, Dodge County, Nebraska.
Enumerator: E. G. Brugh, Enumeration District: 222, Page: 2, Locality: Midway Borough
C. H. Fields, Age 42, White, Birthplace Pennsylvania.
Pheby L. Fields, Age 33, White, Birthplace New York.
Lucy C. Fields, Age 14, White, Birthplace Iowa.
T. B. Fields (should be T[homas]. B.), Age 19, White, Birthplace Iowa.
M. C[arrie] Fields, Age 6, White, Birthplace Iowa.
L[urinda] A. Fields, Age 2, White, Birthplace Iowa.
Also listed is his brother and his family: Elkhorn Precinct, Dodge County, Nebraska
Date: 03 Jun 1885
Enumerator: E. G. Brugh, Enumeration District: 222, Page: 3, Locality: Midway Borough
S. [should be Thomas] J. Fields, Age 49, White, Birthplace New York.
Lida Fields, Age 40, White, Birthplace Wisconsin.
Cyrus Fields, Age 17, Birthplace Iowa.
Edgar L. Fields, Age 4, Birthplace Kansas.
Alalola M. Fields, Age 5/12, Birthplace Nebraska.
Bet 1885 - 1900: Moved from NE to OK.
1900 U. S. Federal Census (June 4): Columbia, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma:
Roll: T623 1338; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 106.
Dwelling 134, Family 135:
Charles Fields, Head, White, Male, born July 1841, Age 60, Married, 29, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace UN, Mother's Birthplace UN (UNKNOWN), Occupation Farmer, # months not employed 0, Read/Write/Speak English Yes Yes Yes, Own, Free of Mortgage, Farm, # of Farm Schedule 115.
Phebe Fields, Wife, White, Female, born June 1855, Age 45, Married, 29, 4, 4, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York, Read/Write/Speak English Yes Yes Yes.
Thomas B. Fields, Son, White, Male, born Nov. 1887, Age 23, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace New York, Read/Write/Speak English Yes Yes Yes.
Alexander B. Myers, Father-in Law, White, Male, born Aug. 1812, Age 86, Widowed, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace Vermont, Read/Write/Speak English Yes Yes Yes.
m. (1) 1897 - 1900 (approx.): Thomas B. Fields married Cora May ______ (first wife), probably in Oklahoma. Married about 1899 - and still married at least through 1930 census.
Not married June 1900 Census, married 10 years 1910 Census.
1930 Census: Age at First Marriage Husband/Wife 26/25.
Thomas & Cora had a son: George B. Fields.
1905: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta)
Name: Thomas B Fields
Residence Year: 1905
Street Address: 815 Market
Residence Place: Enid, Oklahoma
Occupation: Clerk
Publication Title: Enid, Oklahoma,
"Fields Mabel, student Enid Business Coll, rms same.
Fields Mrs. Phoebe L, b 525 6th.
Fields Thomas B, clk C R I & P Ry, r 815 Market"
1906: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta)
Name: Thomas B Fields
Residence Year: 1906
Street Address: 913 Walnut
Residence Place: Enid, Oklahoma
Occupation: Wf
Publication Title: Enid, Oklahoma, City Directory, 1906
"Fields Thomas B (wf Cora) foreman Frisco r 913 Walnut"
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Record?
1907: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta)
Name: Thomas B Fields
Residence Year: 1907
Street Address: 310 E 4th
Residence Place: Topeka, Kansas
Occupation: Lab
Publication Title: Topeka, Kansas, City Directory, 1907
"Fields Martha (wid Joseph) r 301 Walker av.
Fields Thomas (c), lab A T & S F Ry, b 727 e 10th av.
Fields Thomas B, lab rms 310 e 4th.
Fields Verna B (c), dom, b 720 Hancock.
Fields Winnie, baker Mrs. E L. Crow, b 119 w 6th av'"
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1910 U. S. Federal Census (April 19): 1-Wd Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma
Series: T624, Roll: 1276, Part: 1, Page: 159A
Dwelling 26, Family 3
Thomas D. Fields, Head, Male, White, Age 35, Marriage 1, # of years of present marriage 10, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Iowa, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Farmer or Tinner (?) - X (may be for Laborer), Class of Worker W, Out of Work 4-15 No, # of weeks out of work 0, Can Read & Write Yes, Own Home, Mortgaged, House, 13, -5, -6, -4.
Cora May Fields, Wife, Female, White, Age 31, Marriage 1, # of years of present marriage 10, # of children 1, # of children still living 1, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Lake Aistonie (?), Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None, Can Read & Write Yes.
George B. Fields, Male, White, Age 8, Single, Birthplace Oklahoma, Father's Birthplace Iowa, Mother's Birthplace Iowa, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None, Can Read & Write Yes, Attend School Yes.
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Mentioned in Mother's Will and Probate records:
24 Nov 1911: Oklahoma, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1801-2008
Name: Phebe Lucinda Minear
Probate Date: 24 Nov 1911
Probate Place: Woods County, Oklahoma, USA
Page: 1 [Image Page 917 of 1937]
"Last Will and Testament
of
Phebe Lucinda Minear.
FILED
NOV 24 1911
W. L. HOUTS, Clerk
COUNTY COURT
WOODS COUNTY, OKLAHOMA"
Page: 2 [Image Page 918 of 1937]
"Petition for Probate of Will.
TO THE HON. W. M. Bickel, Judge of the County Court of the
County of Woods and State of Oklahoma,
The petition of Lucy Fields Menefee of said County
respectfully represents and shows:
That Phebe Lucinda Minear departed this life
at Enid, Garfield, Oklahoma, on or about the 23rd day of October A. D. 1911.
That said Phebe Lucinda Minear at the time
of her death was a residence of said County of Woods, Okla., and left estate
consisting of real and personal property in said Woods County, and other Counties in Okla. the general character, description and probable value
of which are as follows:
S.E. 1/4 of N.E. 1/4; E 1/2 of S.E. 1/4, Sec. 4; and S.W. 1/4 of S.W. 1/4 Sec.
3 Twp 25 Range 15 Woods County, Okla. of probable value of $1000.00
Lot 8 Block 17 Enid, Okla. in Garfield County, " " " [probable value of] $1000.00
Lot 4 and NW 1/4 of N.W. 1/4 Sec. 4: and Lots 1 and 2 Sec. 5 Twp. 21, Range
26 Ellis County, Oklahoma of the probable value of $1000.00
That said deceased left a will bearing date on or about the 18 day of October,
1911, which is now in the possession of the petitioner, copy of which is attached hereto, marked
"Exhibit A", and made a part hereof
and which your petitioner believes and alleges to be the last will and testament of said deceased, and the same
is herewith presented for probate, and filed with the Judge of said County Court for safe
keeping.
That Lucy Fields Menefee
the person named in said will as executrix resides in said County of Woods
and state of Oklahoma, and consents to act as such executrix.
That the name, ages and residences of the heir, devisees and legatees of said decedent, so far as known
to your petitioner, are as follows:
NAME AGE RESIDENCE.
George L. Minear, husband 52 Alva, Oklahoma
Thomas B. Fields 37 Alva, Oklahoma
Lucy Fields Menefee past 21 Alva, Oklahoma
Mary Caroline Huling 33 Enid, Oklahoma - 501 E. Broadway
Lorenda A. Washburn 28 Enid, Oklahoma - " " Broadway
Your petitioner therefore prays that a day be fixed for hearing this petitioner and notice thereof be given
as required by law, and upon the final hearing hereof, that said will be admitted to probate, and Letters
testamentary be issued thereon
to Lucy Fields Menefee. And your petitioner will ever pray, etc.
Dated this 9 day of November A. D. 1911.
Lucy Fields Menefee
Petitioner
A. G. Sutton
Her Attorney & Counsel.
11-9-11"
Page: 4 [Image Page 920 of 1937] [Will]
"KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That I, Phebe Lucinda Minear, living at Enid, Oklahoma,
being of sound and disposing mind, realizing the uncertainty of life,
and that death is inevitable, and desiring to make disposition of
my property, do by these presents make, publish, and declare this
to be my last will and testament, and I hereby revoke and cancel
all other or former wills by me at any time made.
I direct that my beloved husband, George L. Minear, pay all
of my just debts and funeral expenses, and I give and bequeath unto
my husband, George, L. Minear, all of my personal property of whatso-
ever kind or character. I further directs that, in the event that
suit is filed against the City of Enid, Oklahoma, for recovery of
damages, sustained by reason of storm sewer having been constructed
across Lot Eight (8) Clock Seventeen (17) original townsite of Enid,
Oklahoma, my husband, George L. Minear, bear the expense of such suit,
and receive all the benefits derived therefrom.
I further direct that the claims due me from the estate of
Mrs., Bennett of Avard, Oklahoma, be collected by my executrix, and
the proceeds thereof applied on hospital expenses, in the event that
any hospital expenses are incurred during my illness; and, if no
hospital expenses are incurred during my illness, I direct that the
same, or so much thereof as will be necessary, be applied on a note,
which I owe. C. H. Fields in the sum of Fifty Dollars; the balance
thereof to be divided among my four children.
I also devise and bequeath to my beloved husband,
George L. Minear, all my right, title and interest in and to one
hundred and sixty acres of land, situated in Woods County, Oklahoma,
and described as follows: The South East quarter of the North East
quarter; the East half of the east one fourth of Section Four (4);
and the South West quarter of the South West quarter of Section Three
(3), Township Twenty Five (25) North, of Range Fifteen (15) W. I. M.
I also devise and bequeath to my beloved husband, George
L. Minear, all of Lot Eight (8) in Block Seventeen (17) original
townsite of Enid, Oklahoma.
And I further desire that the following described real
estate, situate in Ellis County, Oklahoma, to wit: Lot Four (4)
and the North West quarter of the North West quarter of Section Four
(4), and Lots One (1) and Two (2) of Section Five (5) Township
Twenty One (21) North of Range Twenty Six (26) W. I. M. containing
one hundred and sixty acres more or less, be sold by my executrix,
after my death, when as many as three of my children shall agree
that the same be sold, and the proceeds derived from the sale
thereof, be divided equally among my four children, whose names are:
Thomas B. Field, Lucy Fields Menefee, Mary Caroline Huling and Lo-
renda A. Washburn.
I hereby constitute, make, and appoint my daughter, Lucy
Fields Menefee, my sole executrix, without bond.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name
on this eighteenth day of October, 1911.
Mrs., Phebe Lucinda Minear.
The foregoing instrument, consisting of two sheets, was at
the date thereof, signed, sealed, and published, and declared by
the said Phebe Lucinda Minear, as and for her last will and testament,
in the presence of us, who at her request, and in her presence, and
in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as wit-
nesses thereto.
Effie McHendry, residing at Enid, Oklahoma.
Velmer Robinson, residing at Enid, Oklahoma."
Page: 11 [Image Page 927 of 1937]
"The said document came into my possession as follows, to wit: On the death of said
Phebe Lucinda Minear the same was transmitted
to Clerk of Court of Woods County Oklahoma
by him opened and delivered to me
and I believe the same to be the last will and testament of said Phebe Lucinda Minear, who
was at the time of her death a resident of Woods
County Oklahoma.
The next of kin and heirs at law of said deceased as follows: places of residence are
George L. Minear, husband, Alva, Oklahoma
Thomas B. Fields, son Alva, Oklahoma
Lucy Fields Menefee, daughter, Alva, Oklahoma
Mary Caroline Huling, daughter, Enid, Oklahoma
Lorenda A. Washburn, daughter, Enid, Oklahoma
On the 18 day of October 1911 when said will was executed, said deceased was of the age
of 56 years, or thereabouts, and was of sound and disposing mind.
/s/ Lucy Fields Menefee
Subscribed and sworn to in open court, before me, this 1 day of December 1911.
/s/ W. M. Bickel
Judge of the County Court"
...."
Page: 23 [Image Page 939 of 1937]
"NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITION. ...."
"The devisees and heirs at law of said estate: George L. Minear, Thomas B. Fields
Lucy Fields Menefee, Mary Caroline Huling and Lorenda A.
Washburn in the above entitled
action, will take notice that on Tuesday the 21 day of November A. D. 1911
the petitioner above named will take the depositions of sundry witnesses, to be used as
evidence in the trial of the above cause on behalf of said petitioner in the matter
of the proof of the Last Will and Testament of the
above named decedent
at the law office of M. A. Dennis in the County of
Garfield in the City of Enid State of Oklahoma
between the hours of eight o'clock a.m. and six o'clock p.m. of said day, and that the taking of the same will be ad-
journed and continued from day to day at the place named, and between the same hours, until they are completed.
A. G. Sutton
Attorney for petitioner
Service of the above notice is hereby acknowledged...."
"Thomas B. Fields
Lucy Fields Menefee
George L. Minear
[NOTE: Missing - Mary Caroline Huling]
Lurinda A. Washburn."
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1920 U. S. Federal Census (January 19): Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma
Roll: T625_1480, Page: 19B, ED: 204, Image: 0875
Center Stree, House 310
Cora Fields, Head, Own Home, Free of Mortgage, Female, White, Age 40, Married, Can Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
Thomas Fields, Husband, Male, White, Age 45, Married, Can Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Iowa, Mother's Birthplace Iowa, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
George Fields, Son, Male, White, Age 17, Single, Attend School Yes, Can Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Oklahoma, Father's Birthplace Iowa, Mother's Birthplace Iowa, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
1930 U. S. Federal Census (April 3): Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma;
Roll: 1927; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 814.0.
Dwelling 16, Family 17:
Tom Fields, Head, Own Home, Value of Home $3,000, Radio [blank], Does this Family Live on a Farm Yes, Male, White, Age 57, Married, Age at First Marriage 26, Attend School No, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace France, Code 65, 12, 2, Whether Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Farmer, Code VVVV, Class of Worker O, Worked Yesterday Yes, Veteran No, 11.
Cora Fields, Wife H, Does this Family Live on a Farm Yes, Female, White, Age 56, Married, Age at First Marriage 25, Attend School No, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Michigan, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Code 65, Whether Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
George Fields, Son, Does this Family Live on a Farm Yes, Male, White, Age 29, Divorced, Age at First Marriage 25, Attend School No, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Oklahoma, Father's Birthplace Iowa, Mother's Birthplace Iowa, Code 86, Whether Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Sign Painter, Code 28X1, Class of Worker W, Worked Yesterday Yes, Veteran No, #.
Bet 1930 - 1935: Moved from OK to TX, where he resided until his death in 1959.
1935: Residence: Houston, Harris County, Texas. (1940 Census).
1940 U. S. Federal Census (April 6): Houston, Harris County, Texas
House Number: 2005
Street: Bethje
Inferred Residence in 1935: Houston, Harris County, Texas
Residence in 1935: Houston, Harris County, Texas
Sheet Number: 6B
Household in Order of Visitation: 106
Value of Home: $1,000
Live on a Farm: No
Victoria Welcherk, Head, Relationship Code 0, Female, White, Age 53, Single....
Barbara A Richardson, Niece, Relationship Code 5, Female, White, Age 19, Single....
Thomas B Fields, Lodger, Relationship Code 6, Male, White, Age 65, Single, Attended School No, Highest Grade Completed 3, Code 3, Birthplace Iowa, Code 65, Residence in 1935 - Houston, Harris County, Texas, On a Farm No, Code XOXO, At Work March 24-30 - Yes, # of hours worked during week March 24-30 - 40, Occupation Laborer - Drainage work, General Worker, Code 198 V9 2, # of Weeks Worked in 1939 - 25, Amount of money wages or salary received 180, Other Money No.
J George Fields, Son, Relationship Code 6, Male, White, Age 39, Single, Attended School No, Highest Grade Completed High School - 2 years, Code 10, Birthplace Oklahoma, Code 86, Residence in 1935 - Houston, Harris County, Texas, , On a Farm No, Code XOXO, At Work March 24-30 - Yes, Occupation Sign Painter, Own Account, Code 370 83 4, # of Weeks Worked in 1939 - 10, Amount of money wages or salary received 150, Other Money No.
Edward T Blowns, Lodger, Relationship Code 6, Male, White, Age 61, Married....
Lula A Blowns, Lodger, Relationship Code 6, Female, White, Age 62, Married....
m. (2) After 1940: Thomas Bradley Fields married Lena ______ (second wife).
[I may have to wait until 2022 to get future census releases to find out more about her DOB & place of birth.]
Mentioned in Son's record:
16 Feb 1942: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Serial Number: T274
Order Number: T11373
Name: George Bazil Fields
Residence Place: 2005 Bethje, Houston, Harris County, Texas
Mailing Address: same
Telephone: None
Age: 40
Birth Date: July 30 1901
Birth Place: Columbia, Oklahoma
Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: T. B. Fields - 2005 Bethje St., Houston, Texas [NOTE: Father]
Employer: Self
Place of Employment: 2005 Bethje, Houston, Harris County, Texas
Registrant's signature: George B. Fields.
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT
Race: White
Height: 6 ft. 2 in.
Weight: 205
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Gray
Complexion: Dark
Other obvious physical characteristics that will aid in identification: Tatooing Both Arms.
Signature of registrar: Clyde W. Diver
Registrar for Local Board: 37, Houston, Harris County, Texas
Registration Date: Feb 16, 1942
Registration Place: Local Board No. 7, Harris County,
MAR 9 1942
204 Bankers Mort. Bldg., Houston, Texas
1950 U. S. Federal Census: Texas? [Not yet released]
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Thomas Bradley Fields
SSN: 461-01-0523
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Nov 1874
Birth Place: Cherokee, Iowa
Father: Charles H Fields
Mother: Phebe Myers
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Jun 1937: Name listed as THOMAS BRADLEY FIELDS
d 4 Jan 1959, Houston, Harris County, Texas.
Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
Name: Thomas B Fields
Death Date: 4 Jan 1959
Death County: Harris
Certificate: 2588
Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982
Name: Thomas B Fields
Birth Date: 7 Nov 1874
Birth Place: Iowa
Gender: Male
Race: White
Residence: Houston, Harris, Texas
Age at Death: 84
Death Date: 4 Jan 1959
Death Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
"CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
STATE OF TEXAS
STATE FILE NO. 2588
1. PLACE OF DEATH:
a. COUNTY: Harris
b. CITY OR TOWN: Houston
c. LENGTH OF STAY: 25 yrs.
d. NAME OF HOSPITAL OR INSTITUTION: Jefferson Davis Hospital
e. IS PLACE OF DEATH INSIDE CITY LIMITS? YES X
2. USUAL RESIDENCE:
a. STATE: Texas
b. COUNTY: Harris
c. CITY OR TOWN: Houston
d. STREET ADDRESS: 1402 Sampson
e. IS RESIDENCE INSIDE CITY LIMITS? YES X
f. RESIDENCE ON A FARM? NO X
3. NAME OF DECEASED: Thomas B. Fields
4. DATE OF DEATH: 1-4-59
5. SEX: Male
6. COLOR OR RACE: White
7. [Status] Married X
8. DATE OF BIRTH: Nov. 7, 1874
9. AGE (in years last birthday): 84
10a. USUAL OCCUPATION: Retired
11. BIRTHPLACE: Iowa
12. CITIZEN OF WHAT COUNTRY? U. S. A.
13. FATHER'S NAME: D.K. [Don't Know]
14. MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME: D.K. [Don't Know]
15. WAS DECEASED EVER IN U.S. ARMED FORCES? [BLANK]
16. SOCIAL SECURITY NO.: [BLANK]
17. INFORMANT: Lena Field [Wife]
MEDICAL CERTIFICATION
18. CAUSE OF DEATH:
PART 1. DEATH WAS CAUSED BY:
IMMEDIATE CAUSE (a) Acute necrotizing popellitis - belstent, Bronchopneumonia [?]
DUE TO (b) Diabetes Mellitis with Diabetic acidosis (?)
DUE TO (c) Belateral subdural hematomas small, old (?)
19. WAS AUTOPSY PERFORMED? YES X
[STAMP]
TEXAS DEPARMENT OF HEALTH
REC'D JAN 20 1959
BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS
20. [BLANK]
21. I hereby certify that I attended the deceased from 1-1-59 to 1-4- 1959 and last saw the deceased alive
on 1-4-1959 Death occurred at 9:30 A.m. on the date stated above, and to the best of my knowledge, from the causes stated.
22a. SIGNATURE: R. K. Richs MD
22b. ADDRESS: 1801bUFFALO dRIVE
22c. DATE SIGNED: 1-6-59
23A. BURIAL, CREMATION, REMOVAL: Burial
23b. DATE: Jan. 6, 1959
23c. NAME OF CEMETERY OR CREMATORY: Woodlawn Garden of Memories
23d. LOCATION: Houston, Texas
24. FUNERAL DIRECTOR'S SIGNATURE: Hyde Park Funeral Home /s/ Lonene Tilley 3526
25a. REGISTRAR'S FILE NO.: 0024
25b. DATE REC'D BY LOCAL REGISTRAR: JAN 7 1959
25c. REGISTRANT'S SIGNATURE: /s/ W. Q. Allan"
15 Feb 1959: Letter provided by Randall W. Younker: Written by his widow, Lena Crose, after Tom's passing - Texas:
"Huston, Feb 15, 1959
Dear Velma and Buck,
You[']re welcome letter received. Was so glad to hear from you nice folks again. I am doing very well now. I have gotten over my "blue" at last. Hope you are both well. I can't say I am doing anything that is worth telling you about. My eyesight is getting so bad, I [ ] if can get by. You ask me how Uncle Tom me fixed. Well, he did not have anything. He had no money when we married and as you must know, he was
too old to [do] anything then. He got a pension, but after we were married, they cut him off. Said I could take care of him and I did. My first husband left me property and I have always made the living and was happy to share with him now. You ask me to come stay with you. I[d] just love to, but I am trying to sell my holding here and if I can, then I could come, but like it, I will have to be here if I sell as no one can ausbece [?] for me. I have apartments I rent. That is the way I make my living and have for so long. I know I would like the Nevada. You folks are doing . ."
Lena"
Thomas Bradley Fields: (SS Appl.).
Thomas B. Fields (1905/1906 OK Dir. & 1900 /1940 Census & Mother's 1911 Probate Records & TX Death Index & TX Death Certificate & Headstone).
Thomas D. Fields (1910 Census).
Thomas Fields: (1920 Census).
Thomas Phields: (1880 Census).
Tom Fields: (1930 Census).
T. B. Fields: (1885 NE Census & Son George Fields' 1942 WWII Draft Regis. Card/1944 Death Certificate).
Note: He was named after one of his father's brothers: Thomas Jones Fields.
b. 7 Nov 1875, Cherokee, [Cherokee Co.,] IA. (SS Appl.).
b. 7 Nov 1874, IA. (Death Certificate).
b. Primgen, IA.
b. 7 Nov 1875, Primghar, [O'Brien Co.,] IA. (Debra Olleen Pinson - Family Genealogy page 2).
m. (1) Bet 1897 - 1900 or Abt 1900, probably in OK - Cora Mae/May Patterson. (See Son George Fields' Death Certificate for Cora Mae Patterson & See 1910 Census for Cora May).
Married about 1899 / 1900 -- and still married at least through 1930 Census.
Not married June 1900 Census, married 10 years 1910 Census.
1930 Census: Age at First Marriage Husband/Wife 26/25.
Thomas & Cora had a son: George Bazil Fields.
Note: Divorced (?) - Husband is listed as Single in the 1940 Census.
m. (2) Aft 1940 Census, Lena Owens. (1918 per Gormon family tree - maybe 1938 is bettter? - aka Lena Crose).
d. 4 Jan 1959, Houston, Harris Co., TX. (Death Certificate).
Burial: Woodlawn Garden of Memories, 1101 Antoine Drive, Houston, Harris County, Texas. (Death Certificate). Plot: Block 51, Lot 42, Unit D, Space 3. (Cemetery Records).
NOTE: There are no other Fields family markers near him, but there are three unmarked spaces to the left of his marker and an unmarked space above his marker and son George B. Fields is nearby. He is in Block 51, east side.
Headstone inscription: "AT REST / THOMAS B. FIELDS / 1874 - 1959"
b. 7 Nov 1874, Primgen, Iowa, or Primghar, O'Brien County, Iowa.
Bet 1874 - 1880: Moved from IA to KS.
1880 U. S. Federal Census (June 21 & 22): Beaver, Decatur County, Kansas:
Family History Library Film 1254379 NA Film Number T9-0379 Page Number 305C
Roll: T9_379; Family History Film: 1254379; Page: 305C; Enumeration District: 59; Image: 0173.
Dwelling 219, Family 219: (Misindexed under Phields instead of Fields)
Charles Phields, White, Male, Age 35, (Head), Married, Occupation Farmer, # mos. unemployed X, Cannot Write Yes, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Phebe Phields, White, Female, Age 30, Wife, Married, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace Massachusetts, Mother's Birthplace Massachusetts.
Lucy Phields, White, Female, Age 9, Daughter, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Thomas Phields, White, Male, Age 4, Son, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Carrie Phields, White, Female, Age 2, Daughter, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Dwelling 220, family 220: [Brother & Family]
Zac Fields, White, Male, Age 31, Married, Occupation Farmer, Months Not Employed X, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Sarah Fields, White, Female, Age 27, Wife, Married, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace Illinois.
Horace Fields, White, Male, Age 6, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Iowa.
Arthur Fields, White, Male, Age 4, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Iowa.
Minnie Fields, White, Female, Age 2, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Iowa.
Dwelling 230, Family 230: [Brother - on next census page from Charles & Zachary]
Thomas Fields, White, Male, Age 41, Married, Occupation Farmer, Months Not Employed X, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania.
Lida Fields, White, Female, Age 30, Married, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania.
Cyrus Fields, White, Male, Age 13, Single, Occupation At Home, Cannot Read Yes, Cannot Write Yes,
Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania.
Lena Fields, White, Female, Age 11, Daughter, Single, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania.
Bet 1880 - 1885: Moved from KS to NE.
1885 Nebraska State Census (June 3): Elkhorn Precinct, Dodge County, Nebraska.
Enumerator: E. G. Brugh, Enumeration District: 222, Page: 2, Locality: Midway Borough
C. H. Fields, Age 42, White, Birthplace Pennsylvania.
Pheby L. Fields, Age 33, White, Birthplace New York.
Lucy C. Fields, Age 14, White, Birthplace Iowa.
T. B. Fields (should be T[homas]. B.), Age 19, White, Birthplace Iowa.
M. C[arrie] Fields, Age 6, White, Birthplace Iowa.
L[urinda] A. Fields, Age 2, White, Birthplace Iowa.
Also listed is his brother and his family: Elkhorn Precinct, Dodge County, Nebraska
Date: 03 Jun 1885
Enumerator: E. G. Brugh, Enumeration District: 222, Page: 3, Locality: Midway Borough
S. [should be Thomas] J. Fields, Age 49, White, Birthplace New York.
Lida Fields, Age 40, White, Birthplace Wisconsin.
Cyrus Fields, Age 17, Birthplace Iowa.
Edgar L. Fields, Age 4, Birthplace Kansas.
Alalola M. Fields, Age 5/12, Birthplace Nebraska.
Bet 1885 - 1900: Moved from NE to OK.
1900 U. S. Federal Census (June 4): Columbia, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma:
Roll: T623 1338; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 106.
Dwelling 134, Family 135:
Charles Fields, Head, White, Male, born July 1841, Age 60, Married, 29, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace UN, Mother's Birthplace UN (UNKNOWN), Occupation Farmer, # months not employed 0, Read/Write/Speak English Yes Yes Yes, Own, Free of Mortgage, Farm, # of Farm Schedule 115.
Phebe Fields, Wife, White, Female, born June 1855, Age 45, Married, 29, 4, 4, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York, Read/Write/Speak English Yes Yes Yes.
Thomas B. Fields, Son, White, Male, born Nov. 1887, Age 23, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace New York, Read/Write/Speak English Yes Yes Yes.
Alexander B. Myers, Father-in Law, White, Male, born Aug. 1812, Age 86, Widowed, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace Vermont, Read/Write/Speak English Yes Yes Yes.
m. (1) 1897 - 1900 (approx.): Thomas B. Fields married Cora May ______ (first wife), probably in Oklahoma. Married about 1899 - and still married at least through 1930 census.
Not married June 1900 Census, married 10 years 1910 Census.
1930 Census: Age at First Marriage Husband/Wife 26/25.
Thomas & Cora had a son: George B. Fields.
1905: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta)
Name: Thomas B Fields
Residence Year: 1905
Street Address: 815 Market
Residence Place: Enid, Oklahoma
Occupation: Clerk
Publication Title: Enid, Oklahoma,
"Fields Mabel, student Enid Business Coll, rms same.
Fields Mrs. Phoebe L, b 525 6th.
Fields Thomas B, clk C R I & P Ry, r 815 Market"
1906: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta)
Name: Thomas B Fields
Residence Year: 1906
Street Address: 913 Walnut
Residence Place: Enid, Oklahoma
Occupation: Wf
Publication Title: Enid, Oklahoma, City Directory, 1906
"Fields Thomas B (wf Cora) foreman Frisco r 913 Walnut"
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Record?
1907: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta)
Name: Thomas B Fields
Residence Year: 1907
Street Address: 310 E 4th
Residence Place: Topeka, Kansas
Occupation: Lab
Publication Title: Topeka, Kansas, City Directory, 1907
"Fields Martha (wid Joseph) r 301 Walker av.
Fields Thomas (c), lab A T & S F Ry, b 727 e 10th av.
Fields Thomas B, lab rms 310 e 4th.
Fields Verna B (c), dom, b 720 Hancock.
Fields Winnie, baker Mrs. E L. Crow, b 119 w 6th av'"
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1910 U. S. Federal Census (April 19): 1-Wd Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma
Series: T624, Roll: 1276, Part: 1, Page: 159A
Dwelling 26, Family 3
Thomas D. Fields, Head, Male, White, Age 35, Marriage 1, # of years of present marriage 10, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Iowa, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Farmer or Tinner (?) - X (may be for Laborer), Class of Worker W, Out of Work 4-15 No, # of weeks out of work 0, Can Read & Write Yes, Own Home, Mortgaged, House, 13, -5, -6, -4.
Cora May Fields, Wife, Female, White, Age 31, Marriage 1, # of years of present marriage 10, # of children 1, # of children still living 1, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Lake Aistonie (?), Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None, Can Read & Write Yes.
George B. Fields, Male, White, Age 8, Single, Birthplace Oklahoma, Father's Birthplace Iowa, Mother's Birthplace Iowa, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None, Can Read & Write Yes, Attend School Yes.
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Mentioned in Mother's Will and Probate records:
24 Nov 1911: Oklahoma, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1801-2008
Name: Phebe Lucinda Minear
Probate Date: 24 Nov 1911
Probate Place: Woods County, Oklahoma, USA
Page: 1 [Image Page 917 of 1937]
"Last Will and Testament
of
Phebe Lucinda Minear.
FILED
NOV 24 1911
W. L. HOUTS, Clerk
COUNTY COURT
WOODS COUNTY, OKLAHOMA"
Page: 2 [Image Page 918 of 1937]
"Petition for Probate of Will.
TO THE HON. W. M. Bickel, Judge of the County Court of the
County of Woods and State of Oklahoma,
The petition of Lucy Fields Menefee of said County
respectfully represents and shows:
That Phebe Lucinda Minear departed this life
at Enid, Garfield, Oklahoma, on or about the 23rd day of October A. D. 1911.
That said Phebe Lucinda Minear at the time
of her death was a residence of said County of Woods, Okla., and left estate
consisting of real and personal property in said Woods County, and other Counties in Okla. the general character, description and probable value
of which are as follows:
S.E. 1/4 of N.E. 1/4; E 1/2 of S.E. 1/4, Sec. 4; and S.W. 1/4 of S.W. 1/4 Sec.
3 Twp 25 Range 15 Woods County, Okla. of probable value of $1000.00
Lot 8 Block 17 Enid, Okla. in Garfield County, " " " [probable value of] $1000.00
Lot 4 and NW 1/4 of N.W. 1/4 Sec. 4: and Lots 1 and 2 Sec. 5 Twp. 21, Range
26 Ellis County, Oklahoma of the probable value of $1000.00
That said deceased left a will bearing date on or about the 18 day of October,
1911, which is now in the possession of the petitioner, copy of which is attached hereto, marked
"Exhibit A", and made a part hereof
and which your petitioner believes and alleges to be the last will and testament of said deceased, and the same
is herewith presented for probate, and filed with the Judge of said County Court for safe
keeping.
That Lucy Fields Menefee
the person named in said will as executrix resides in said County of Woods
and state of Oklahoma, and consents to act as such executrix.
That the name, ages and residences of the heir, devisees and legatees of said decedent, so far as known
to your petitioner, are as follows:
NAME AGE RESIDENCE.
George L. Minear, husband 52 Alva, Oklahoma
Thomas B. Fields 37 Alva, Oklahoma
Lucy Fields Menefee past 21 Alva, Oklahoma
Mary Caroline Huling 33 Enid, Oklahoma - 501 E. Broadway
Lorenda A. Washburn 28 Enid, Oklahoma - " " Broadway
Your petitioner therefore prays that a day be fixed for hearing this petitioner and notice thereof be given
as required by law, and upon the final hearing hereof, that said will be admitted to probate, and Letters
testamentary be issued thereon
to Lucy Fields Menefee. And your petitioner will ever pray, etc.
Dated this 9 day of November A. D. 1911.
Lucy Fields Menefee
Petitioner
A. G. Sutton
Her Attorney & Counsel.
11-9-11"
Page: 4 [Image Page 920 of 1937] [Will]
"KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That I, Phebe Lucinda Minear, living at Enid, Oklahoma,
being of sound and disposing mind, realizing the uncertainty of life,
and that death is inevitable, and desiring to make disposition of
my property, do by these presents make, publish, and declare this
to be my last will and testament, and I hereby revoke and cancel
all other or former wills by me at any time made.
I direct that my beloved husband, George L. Minear, pay all
of my just debts and funeral expenses, and I give and bequeath unto
my husband, George, L. Minear, all of my personal property of whatso-
ever kind or character. I further directs that, in the event that
suit is filed against the City of Enid, Oklahoma, for recovery of
damages, sustained by reason of storm sewer having been constructed
across Lot Eight (8) Clock Seventeen (17) original townsite of Enid,
Oklahoma, my husband, George L. Minear, bear the expense of such suit,
and receive all the benefits derived therefrom.
I further direct that the claims due me from the estate of
Mrs., Bennett of Avard, Oklahoma, be collected by my executrix, and
the proceeds thereof applied on hospital expenses, in the event that
any hospital expenses are incurred during my illness; and, if no
hospital expenses are incurred during my illness, I direct that the
same, or so much thereof as will be necessary, be applied on a note,
which I owe. C. H. Fields in the sum of Fifty Dollars; the balance
thereof to be divided among my four children.
I also devise and bequeath to my beloved husband,
George L. Minear, all my right, title and interest in and to one
hundred and sixty acres of land, situated in Woods County, Oklahoma,
and described as follows: The South East quarter of the North East
quarter; the East half of the east one fourth of Section Four (4);
and the South West quarter of the South West quarter of Section Three
(3), Township Twenty Five (25) North, of Range Fifteen (15) W. I. M.
I also devise and bequeath to my beloved husband, George
L. Minear, all of Lot Eight (8) in Block Seventeen (17) original
townsite of Enid, Oklahoma.
And I further desire that the following described real
estate, situate in Ellis County, Oklahoma, to wit: Lot Four (4)
and the North West quarter of the North West quarter of Section Four
(4), and Lots One (1) and Two (2) of Section Five (5) Township
Twenty One (21) North of Range Twenty Six (26) W. I. M. containing
one hundred and sixty acres more or less, be sold by my executrix,
after my death, when as many as three of my children shall agree
that the same be sold, and the proceeds derived from the sale
thereof, be divided equally among my four children, whose names are:
Thomas B. Field, Lucy Fields Menefee, Mary Caroline Huling and Lo-
renda A. Washburn.
I hereby constitute, make, and appoint my daughter, Lucy
Fields Menefee, my sole executrix, without bond.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name
on this eighteenth day of October, 1911.
Mrs., Phebe Lucinda Minear.
The foregoing instrument, consisting of two sheets, was at
the date thereof, signed, sealed, and published, and declared by
the said Phebe Lucinda Minear, as and for her last will and testament,
in the presence of us, who at her request, and in her presence, and
in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as wit-
nesses thereto.
Effie McHendry, residing at Enid, Oklahoma.
Velmer Robinson, residing at Enid, Oklahoma."
Page: 11 [Image Page 927 of 1937]
"The said document came into my possession as follows, to wit: On the death of said
Phebe Lucinda Minear the same was transmitted
to Clerk of Court of Woods County Oklahoma
by him opened and delivered to me
and I believe the same to be the last will and testament of said Phebe Lucinda Minear, who
was at the time of her death a resident of Woods
County Oklahoma.
The next of kin and heirs at law of said deceased as follows: places of residence are
George L. Minear, husband, Alva, Oklahoma
Thomas B. Fields, son Alva, Oklahoma
Lucy Fields Menefee, daughter, Alva, Oklahoma
Mary Caroline Huling, daughter, Enid, Oklahoma
Lorenda A. Washburn, daughter, Enid, Oklahoma
On the 18 day of October 1911 when said will was executed, said deceased was of the age
of 56 years, or thereabouts, and was of sound and disposing mind.
/s/ Lucy Fields Menefee
Subscribed and sworn to in open court, before me, this 1 day of December 1911.
/s/ W. M. Bickel
Judge of the County Court"
...."
Page: 23 [Image Page 939 of 1937]
"NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITION. ...."
"The devisees and heirs at law of said estate: George L. Minear, Thomas B. Fields
Lucy Fields Menefee, Mary Caroline Huling and Lorenda A.
Washburn in the above entitled
action, will take notice that on Tuesday the 21 day of November A. D. 1911
the petitioner above named will take the depositions of sundry witnesses, to be used as
evidence in the trial of the above cause on behalf of said petitioner in the matter
of the proof of the Last Will and Testament of the
above named decedent
at the law office of M. A. Dennis in the County of
Garfield in the City of Enid State of Oklahoma
between the hours of eight o'clock a.m. and six o'clock p.m. of said day, and that the taking of the same will be ad-
journed and continued from day to day at the place named, and between the same hours, until they are completed.
A. G. Sutton
Attorney for petitioner
Service of the above notice is hereby acknowledged...."
"Thomas B. Fields
Lucy Fields Menefee
George L. Minear
[NOTE: Missing - Mary Caroline Huling]
Lurinda A. Washburn."
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1920 U. S. Federal Census (January 19): Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma
Roll: T625_1480, Page: 19B, ED: 204, Image: 0875
Center Stree, House 310
Cora Fields, Head, Own Home, Free of Mortgage, Female, White, Age 40, Married, Can Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
Thomas Fields, Husband, Male, White, Age 45, Married, Can Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Iowa, Mother's Birthplace Iowa, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
George Fields, Son, Male, White, Age 17, Single, Attend School Yes, Can Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Oklahoma, Father's Birthplace Iowa, Mother's Birthplace Iowa, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
1930 U. S. Federal Census (April 3): Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma;
Roll: 1927; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 814.0.
Dwelling 16, Family 17:
Tom Fields, Head, Own Home, Value of Home $3,000, Radio [blank], Does this Family Live on a Farm Yes, Male, White, Age 57, Married, Age at First Marriage 26, Attend School No, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace France, Code 65, 12, 2, Whether Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Farmer, Code VVVV, Class of Worker O, Worked Yesterday Yes, Veteran No, 11.
Cora Fields, Wife H, Does this Family Live on a Farm Yes, Female, White, Age 56, Married, Age at First Marriage 25, Attend School No, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Michigan, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Code 65, Whether Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
George Fields, Son, Does this Family Live on a Farm Yes, Male, White, Age 29, Divorced, Age at First Marriage 25, Attend School No, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Oklahoma, Father's Birthplace Iowa, Mother's Birthplace Iowa, Code 86, Whether Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Sign Painter, Code 28X1, Class of Worker W, Worked Yesterday Yes, Veteran No, #.
Bet 1930 - 1935: Moved from OK to TX, where he resided until his death in 1959.
1935: Residence: Houston, Harris County, Texas. (1940 Census).
1940 U. S. Federal Census (April 6): Houston, Harris County, Texas
House Number: 2005
Street: Bethje
Inferred Residence in 1935: Houston, Harris County, Texas
Residence in 1935: Houston, Harris County, Texas
Sheet Number: 6B
Household in Order of Visitation: 106
Value of Home: $1,000
Live on a Farm: No
Victoria Welcherk, Head, Relationship Code 0, Female, White, Age 53, Single....
Barbara A Richardson, Niece, Relationship Code 5, Female, White, Age 19, Single....
Thomas B Fields, Lodger, Relationship Code 6, Male, White, Age 65, Single, Attended School No, Highest Grade Completed 3, Code 3, Birthplace Iowa, Code 65, Residence in 1935 - Houston, Harris County, Texas, On a Farm No, Code XOXO, At Work March 24-30 - Yes, # of hours worked during week March 24-30 - 40, Occupation Laborer - Drainage work, General Worker, Code 198 V9 2, # of Weeks Worked in 1939 - 25, Amount of money wages or salary received 180, Other Money No.
J George Fields, Son, Relationship Code 6, Male, White, Age 39, Single, Attended School No, Highest Grade Completed High School - 2 years, Code 10, Birthplace Oklahoma, Code 86, Residence in 1935 - Houston, Harris County, Texas, , On a Farm No, Code XOXO, At Work March 24-30 - Yes, Occupation Sign Painter, Own Account, Code 370 83 4, # of Weeks Worked in 1939 - 10, Amount of money wages or salary received 150, Other Money No.
Edward T Blowns, Lodger, Relationship Code 6, Male, White, Age 61, Married....
Lula A Blowns, Lodger, Relationship Code 6, Female, White, Age 62, Married....
m. (2) After 1940: Thomas Bradley Fields married Lena ______ (second wife).
[I may have to wait until 2022 to get future census releases to find out more about her DOB & place of birth.]
Mentioned in Son's record:
16 Feb 1942: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Serial Number: T274
Order Number: T11373
Name: George Bazil Fields
Residence Place: 2005 Bethje, Houston, Harris County, Texas
Mailing Address: same
Telephone: None
Age: 40
Birth Date: July 30 1901
Birth Place: Columbia, Oklahoma
Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: T. B. Fields - 2005 Bethje St., Houston, Texas [NOTE: Father]
Employer: Self
Place of Employment: 2005 Bethje, Houston, Harris County, Texas
Registrant's signature: George B. Fields.
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT
Race: White
Height: 6 ft. 2 in.
Weight: 205
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Gray
Complexion: Dark
Other obvious physical characteristics that will aid in identification: Tatooing Both Arms.
Signature of registrar: Clyde W. Diver
Registrar for Local Board: 37, Houston, Harris County, Texas
Registration Date: Feb 16, 1942
Registration Place: Local Board No. 7, Harris County,
MAR 9 1942
204 Bankers Mort. Bldg., Houston, Texas
1950 U. S. Federal Census: Texas? [Not yet released]
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Thomas Bradley Fields
SSN: 461-01-0523
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Nov 1874
Birth Place: Cherokee, Iowa
Father: Charles H Fields
Mother: Phebe Myers
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Jun 1937: Name listed as THOMAS BRADLEY FIELDS
d 4 Jan 1959, Houston, Harris County, Texas.
Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
Name: Thomas B Fields
Death Date: 4 Jan 1959
Death County: Harris
Certificate: 2588
Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982
Name: Thomas B Fields
Birth Date: 7 Nov 1874
Birth Place: Iowa
Gender: Male
Race: White
Residence: Houston, Harris, Texas
Age at Death: 84
Death Date: 4 Jan 1959
Death Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
"CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
STATE OF TEXAS
STATE FILE NO. 2588
1. PLACE OF DEATH:
a. COUNTY: Harris
b. CITY OR TOWN: Houston
c. LENGTH OF STAY: 25 yrs.
d. NAME OF HOSPITAL OR INSTITUTION: Jefferson Davis Hospital
e. IS PLACE OF DEATH INSIDE CITY LIMITS? YES X
2. USUAL RESIDENCE:
a. STATE: Texas
b. COUNTY: Harris
c. CITY OR TOWN: Houston
d. STREET ADDRESS: 1402 Sampson
e. IS RESIDENCE INSIDE CITY LIMITS? YES X
f. RESIDENCE ON A FARM? NO X
3. NAME OF DECEASED: Thomas B. Fields
4. DATE OF DEATH: 1-4-59
5. SEX: Male
6. COLOR OR RACE: White
7. [Status] Married X
8. DATE OF BIRTH: Nov. 7, 1874
9. AGE (in years last birthday): 84
10a. USUAL OCCUPATION: Retired
11. BIRTHPLACE: Iowa
12. CITIZEN OF WHAT COUNTRY? U. S. A.
13. FATHER'S NAME: D.K. [Don't Know]
14. MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME: D.K. [Don't Know]
15. WAS DECEASED EVER IN U.S. ARMED FORCES? [BLANK]
16. SOCIAL SECURITY NO.: [BLANK]
17. INFORMANT: Lena Field [Wife]
MEDICAL CERTIFICATION
18. CAUSE OF DEATH:
PART 1. DEATH WAS CAUSED BY:
IMMEDIATE CAUSE (a) Acute necrotizing popellitis - belstent, Bronchopneumonia [?]
DUE TO (b) Diabetes Mellitis with Diabetic acidosis (?)
DUE TO (c) Belateral subdural hematomas small, old (?)
19. WAS AUTOPSY PERFORMED? YES X
[STAMP]
TEXAS DEPARMENT OF HEALTH
REC'D JAN 20 1959
BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS
20. [BLANK]
21. I hereby certify that I attended the deceased from 1-1-59 to 1-4- 1959 and last saw the deceased alive
on 1-4-1959 Death occurred at 9:30 A.m. on the date stated above, and to the best of my knowledge, from the causes stated.
22a. SIGNATURE: R. K. Richs MD
22b. ADDRESS: 1801bUFFALO dRIVE
22c. DATE SIGNED: 1-6-59
23A. BURIAL, CREMATION, REMOVAL: Burial
23b. DATE: Jan. 6, 1959
23c. NAME OF CEMETERY OR CREMATORY: Woodlawn Garden of Memories
23d. LOCATION: Houston, Texas
24. FUNERAL DIRECTOR'S SIGNATURE: Hyde Park Funeral Home /s/ Lonene Tilley 3526
25a. REGISTRAR'S FILE NO.: 0024
25b. DATE REC'D BY LOCAL REGISTRAR: JAN 7 1959
25c. REGISTRANT'S SIGNATURE: /s/ W. Q. Allan"
15 Feb 1959: Letter provided by Randall W. Younker: Written by his widow, Lena Crose, after Tom's passing - Texas:
"Huston, Feb 15, 1959
Dear Velma and Buck,
You[']re welcome letter received. Was so glad to hear from you nice folks again. I am doing very well now. I have gotten over my "blue" at last. Hope you are both well. I can't say I am doing anything that is worth telling you about. My eyesight is getting so bad, I [ ] if can get by. You ask me how Uncle Tom me fixed. Well, he did not have anything. He had no money when we married and as you must know, he was
too old to [do] anything then. He got a pension, but after we were married, they cut him off. Said I could take care of him and I did. My first husband left me property and I have always made the living and was happy to share with him now. You ask me to come stay with you. I[d] just love to, but I am trying to sell my holding here and if I can, then I could come, but like it, I will have to be here if I sell as no one can ausbece [?] for me. I have apartments I rent. That is the way I make my living and have for so long. I know I would like the Nevada. You folks are doing . ."
Lena"
Thomas "Tom" Bradley Fields: (Combined Sources).
Thomas Bradley Fields: (SS Appl.).
Thomas B. Fields (1905/1906 OK Dir. & 1900 /1940 Census & Mother's 1911 Probate Records & TX Death Index & TX Death Certificate & Headstone).
Thomas D. Fields (1910 Census).
Thomas Fields: (1920 Census).
Thomas Phields: (1880 Census).
Tom Fields: (1930 Census).
T. B. Fields: (1885 NE Census & Son George Fields' 1942 WWII Draft Regis. Card/1944 Death Certificate).
Note: He was named after one of his father's brothers: Thomas Jones Fields.
b. 7 Nov 1875, Cherokee, [Cherokee Co.,] IA. (SS Appl.).
b. 7 Nov 1874, IA. (Death Certificate).
b. Primgen, IA.
b. 7 Nov 1875, Primghar, [O'Brien Co.,] IA. (Debra Olleen Pinson - Family Genealogy page 2).
m. (1) Bet 1897 - 1900 or Abt 1900, probably in OK - Cora Mae/May Patterson. (See Son George Fields' Death Certificate for Cora Mae Patterson & See 1910 Census for Cora May).
Married about 1899 / 1900 -- and still married at least through 1930 Census.
Not married June 1900 Census, married 10 years 1910 Census.
1930 Census: Age at First Marriage Husband/Wife 26/25.
Thomas & Cora had a son: George Bazil Fields.
Note: Divorced (?) - Husband is listed as Single in the 1940 Census.
m. (2) Aft 1940 Census, Lena Owens. (1918 per Gormon family tree - maybe 1938 is bettter? - aka Lena Crose).
d. 4 Jan 1959, Houston, Harris Co., TX. (Death Certificate).
Burial: Woodlawn Garden of Memories, 1101 Antoine Drive, Houston, Harris County, Texas. (Death Certificate). Plot: Block 51, Lot 42, Unit D, Space 3. (Cemetery Records).
NOTE: There are no other Fields family markers near him, but there are three unmarked spaces to the left of his marker and an unmarked space above his marker and son George B. Fields is nearby. He is in Block 51, east side.
Headstone inscription: "AT REST / THOMAS B. FIELDS / 1874 - 1959"
b. 7 Nov 1874, Primgen, Iowa, or Primghar, O'Brien County, Iowa.
Bet 1874 - 1880: Moved from IA to KS.
1880 U. S. Federal Census (June 21 & 22): Beaver, Decatur County, Kansas:
Family History Library Film 1254379 NA Film Number T9-0379 Page Number 305C
Roll: T9_379; Family History Film: 1254379; Page: 305C; Enumeration District: 59; Image: 0173.
Dwelling 219, Family 219: (Misindexed under Phields instead of Fields)
Charles Phields, White, Male, Age 35, (Head), Married, Occupation Farmer, # mos. unemployed X, Cannot Write Yes, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Phebe Phields, White, Female, Age 30, Wife, Married, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace Massachusetts, Mother's Birthplace Massachusetts.
Lucy Phields, White, Female, Age 9, Daughter, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Thomas Phields, White, Male, Age 4, Son, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Carrie Phields, White, Female, Age 2, Daughter, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Dwelling 220, family 220: [Brother & Family]
Zac Fields, White, Male, Age 31, Married, Occupation Farmer, Months Not Employed X, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Sarah Fields, White, Female, Age 27, Wife, Married, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace Illinois.
Horace Fields, White, Male, Age 6, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Iowa.
Arthur Fields, White, Male, Age 4, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Iowa.
Minnie Fields, White, Female, Age 2, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Iowa.
Dwelling 230, Family 230: [Brother - on next census page from Charles & Zachary]
Thomas Fields, White, Male, Age 41, Married, Occupation Farmer, Months Not Employed X, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania.
Lida Fields, White, Female, Age 30, Married, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania.
Cyrus Fields, White, Male, Age 13, Single, Occupation At Home, Cannot Read Yes, Cannot Write Yes,
Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania.
Lena Fields, White, Female, Age 11, Daughter, Single, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania.
Bet 1880 - 1885: Moved from KS to NE.
1885 Nebraska State Census (June 3): Elkhorn Precinct, Dodge County, Nebraska.
Enumerator: E. G. Brugh, Enumeration District: 222, Page: 2, Locality: Midway Borough
C. H. Fields, Age 42, White, Birthplace Pennsylvania.
Pheby L. Fields, Age 33, White, Birthplace New York.
Lucy C. Fields, Age 14, White, Birthplace Iowa.
T. B. Fields (should be T[homas]. B.), Age 19, White, Birthplace Iowa.
M. C[arrie] Fields, Age 6, White, Birthplace Iowa.
L[urinda] A. Fields, Age 2, White, Birthplace Iowa.
Also listed is his brother and his family: Elkhorn Precinct, Dodge County, Nebraska
Date: 03 Jun 1885
Enumerator: E. G. Brugh, Enumeration District: 222, Page: 3, Locality: Midway Borough
S. [should be Thomas] J. Fields, Age 49, White, Birthplace New York.
Lida Fields, Age 40, White, Birthplace Wisconsin.
Cyrus Fields, Age 17, Birthplace Iowa.
Edgar L. Fields, Age 4, Birthplace Kansas.
Alalola M. Fields, Age 5/12, Birthplace Nebraska.
Bet 1885 - 1900: Moved from NE to OK.
1900 U. S. Federal Census (June 4): Columbia, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma:
Roll: T623 1338; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 106.
Dwelling 134, Family 135:
Charles Fields, Head, White, Male, born July 1841, Age 60, Married, 29, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace UN, Mother's Birthplace UN (UNKNOWN), Occupation Farmer, # months not employed 0, Read/Write/Speak English Yes Yes Yes, Own, Free of Mortgage, Farm, # of Farm Schedule 115.
Phebe Fields, Wife, White, Female, born June 1855, Age 45, Married, 29, 4, 4, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York, Read/Write/Speak English Yes Yes Yes.
Thomas B. Fields, Son, White, Male, born Nov. 1887, Age 23, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace New York, Read/Write/Speak English Yes Yes Yes.
Alexander B. Myers, Father-in Law, White, Male, born Aug. 1812, Age 86, Widowed, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace Vermont, Read/Write/Speak English Yes Yes Yes.
m. (1) 1897 - 1900 (approx.): Thomas B. Fields married Cora May ______ (first wife), probably in Oklahoma. Married about 1899 - and still married at least through 1930 census.
Not married June 1900 Census, married 10 years 1910 Census.
1930 Census: Age at First Marriage Husband/Wife 26/25.
Thomas & Cora had a son: George B. Fields.
1905: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta)
Name: Thomas B Fields
Residence Year: 1905
Street Address: 815 Market
Residence Place: Enid, Oklahoma
Occupation: Clerk
Publication Title: Enid, Oklahoma,
"Fields Mabel, student Enid Business Coll, rms same.
Fields Mrs. Phoebe L, b 525 6th.
Fields Thomas B, clk C R I & P Ry, r 815 Market"
1906: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta)
Name: Thomas B Fields
Residence Year: 1906
Street Address: 913 Walnut
Residence Place: Enid, Oklahoma
Occupation: Wf
Publication Title: Enid, Oklahoma, City Directory, 1906
"Fields Thomas B (wf Cora) foreman Frisco r 913 Walnut"
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Record?
1907: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta)
Name: Thomas B Fields
Residence Year: 1907
Street Address: 310 E 4th
Residence Place: Topeka, Kansas
Occupation: Lab
Publication Title: Topeka, Kansas, City Directory, 1907
"Fields Martha (wid Joseph) r 301 Walker av.
Fields Thomas (c), lab A T & S F Ry, b 727 e 10th av.
Fields Thomas B, lab rms 310 e 4th.
Fields Verna B (c), dom, b 720 Hancock.
Fields Winnie, baker Mrs. E L. Crow, b 119 w 6th av'"
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1910 U. S. Federal Census (April 19): 1-Wd Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma
Series: T624, Roll: 1276, Part: 1, Page: 159A
Dwelling 26, Family 3
Thomas D. Fields, Head, Male, White, Age 35, Marriage 1, # of years of present marriage 10, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Iowa, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Farmer or Tinner (?) - X (may be for Laborer), Class of Worker W, Out of Work 4-15 No, # of weeks out of work 0, Can Read & Write Yes, Own Home, Mortgaged, House, 13, -5, -6, -4.
Cora May Fields, Wife, Female, White, Age 31, Marriage 1, # of years of present marriage 10, # of children 1, # of children still living 1, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Lake Aistonie (?), Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None, Can Read & Write Yes.
George B. Fields, Male, White, Age 8, Single, Birthplace Oklahoma, Father's Birthplace Iowa, Mother's Birthplace Iowa, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None, Can Read & Write Yes, Attend School Yes.
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Mentioned in Mother's Will and Probate records:
24 Nov 1911: Oklahoma, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1801-2008
Name: Phebe Lucinda Minear
Probate Date: 24 Nov 1911
Probate Place: Woods County, Oklahoma, USA
Page: 1 [Image Page 917 of 1937]
"Last Will and Testament
of
Phebe Lucinda Minear.
FILED
NOV 24 1911
W. L. HOUTS, Clerk
COUNTY COURT
WOODS COUNTY, OKLAHOMA"
Page: 2 [Image Page 918 of 1937]
"Petition for Probate of Will.
TO THE HON. W. M. Bickel, Judge of the County Court of the
County of Woods and State of Oklahoma,
The petition of Lucy Fields Menefee of said County
respectfully represents and shows:
That Phebe Lucinda Minear departed this life
at Enid, Garfield, Oklahoma, on or about the 23rd day of October A. D. 1911.
That said Phebe Lucinda Minear at the time
of her death was a residence of said County of Woods, Okla., and left estate
consisting of real and personal property in said Woods County, and other Counties in Okla. the general character, description and probable value
of which are as follows:
S.E. 1/4 of N.E. 1/4; E 1/2 of S.E. 1/4, Sec. 4; and S.W. 1/4 of S.W. 1/4 Sec.
3 Twp 25 Range 15 Woods County, Okla. of probable value of $1000.00
Lot 8 Block 17 Enid, Okla. in Garfield County, " " " [probable value of] $1000.00
Lot 4 and NW 1/4 of N.W. 1/4 Sec. 4: and Lots 1 and 2 Sec. 5 Twp. 21, Range
26 Ellis County, Oklahoma of the probable value of $1000.00
That said deceased left a will bearing date on or about the 18 day of October,
1911, which is now in the possession of the petitioner, copy of which is attached hereto, marked
"Exhibit A", and made a part hereof
and which your petitioner believes and alleges to be the last will and testament of said deceased, and the same
is herewith presented for probate, and filed with the Judge of said County Court for safe
keeping.
That Lucy Fields Menefee
the person named in said will as executrix resides in said County of Woods
and state of Oklahoma, and consents to act as such executrix.
That the name, ages and residences of the heir, devisees and legatees of said decedent, so far as known
to your petitioner, are as follows:
NAME AGE RESIDENCE.
George L. Minear, husband 52 Alva, Oklahoma
Thomas B. Fields 37 Alva, Oklahoma
Lucy Fields Menefee past 21 Alva, Oklahoma
Mary Caroline Huling 33 Enid, Oklahoma - 501 E. Broadway
Lorenda A. Washburn 28 Enid, Oklahoma - " " Broadway
Your petitioner therefore prays that a day be fixed for hearing this petitioner and notice thereof be given
as required by law, and upon the final hearing hereof, that said will be admitted to probate, and Letters
testamentary be issued thereon
to Lucy Fields Menefee. And your petitioner will ever pray, etc.
Dated this 9 day of November A. D. 1911.
Lucy Fields Menefee
Petitioner
A. G. Sutton
Her Attorney & Counsel.
11-9-11"
Page: 4 [Image Page 920 of 1937] [Will]
"KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That I, Phebe Lucinda Minear, living at Enid, Oklahoma,
being of sound and disposing mind, realizing the uncertainty of life,
and that death is inevitable, and desiring to make disposition of
my property, do by these presents make, publish, and declare this
to be my last will and testament, and I hereby revoke and cancel
all other or former wills by me at any time made.
I direct that my beloved husband, George L. Minear, pay all
of my just debts and funeral expenses, and I give and bequeath unto
my husband, George, L. Minear, all of my personal property of whatso-
ever kind or character. I further directs that, in the event that
suit is filed against the City of Enid, Oklahoma, for recovery of
damages, sustained by reason of storm sewer having been constructed
across Lot Eight (8) Clock Seventeen (17) original townsite of Enid,
Oklahoma, my husband, George L. Minear, bear the expense of such suit,
and receive all the benefits derived therefrom.
I further direct that the claims due me from the estate of
Mrs., Bennett of Avard, Oklahoma, be collected by my executrix, and
the proceeds thereof applied on hospital expenses, in the event that
any hospital expenses are incurred during my illness; and, if no
hospital expenses are incurred during my illness, I direct that the
same, or so much thereof as will be necessary, be applied on a note,
which I owe. C. H. Fields in the sum of Fifty Dollars; the balance
thereof to be divided among my four children.
I also devise and bequeath to my beloved husband,
George L. Minear, all my right, title and interest in and to one
hundred and sixty acres of land, situated in Woods County, Oklahoma,
and described as follows: The South East quarter of the North East
quarter; the East half of the east one fourth of Section Four (4);
and the South West quarter of the South West quarter of Section Three
(3), Township Twenty Five (25) North, of Range Fifteen (15) W. I. M.
I also devise and bequeath to my beloved husband, George
L. Minear, all of Lot Eight (8) in Block Seventeen (17) original
townsite of Enid, Oklahoma.
And I further desire that the following described real
estate, situate in Ellis County, Oklahoma, to wit: Lot Four (4)
and the North West quarter of the North West quarter of Section Four
(4), and Lots One (1) and Two (2) of Section Five (5) Township
Twenty One (21) North of Range Twenty Six (26) W. I. M. containing
one hundred and sixty acres more or less, be sold by my executrix,
after my death, when as many as three of my children shall agree
that the same be sold, and the proceeds derived from the sale
thereof, be divided equally among my four children, whose names are:
Thomas B. Field, Lucy Fields Menefee, Mary Caroline Huling and Lo-
renda A. Washburn.
I hereby constitute, make, and appoint my daughter, Lucy
Fields Menefee, my sole executrix, without bond.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name
on this eighteenth day of October, 1911.
Mrs., Phebe Lucinda Minear.
The foregoing instrument, consisting of two sheets, was at
the date thereof, signed, sealed, and published, and declared by
the said Phebe Lucinda Minear, as and for her last will and testament,
in the presence of us, who at her request, and in her presence, and
in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as wit-
nesses thereto.
Effie McHendry, residing at Enid, Oklahoma.
Velmer Robinson, residing at Enid, Oklahoma."
Page: 11 [Image Page 927 of 1937]
"The said document came into my possession as follows, to wit: On the death of said
Phebe Lucinda Minear the same was transmitted
to Clerk of Court of Woods County Oklahoma
by him opened and delivered to me
and I believe the same to be the last will and testament of said Phebe Lucinda Minear, who
was at the time of her death a resident of Woods
County Oklahoma.
The next of kin and heirs at law of said deceased as follows: places of residence are
George L. Minear, husband, Alva, Oklahoma
Thomas B. Fields, son Alva, Oklahoma
Lucy Fields Menefee, daughter, Alva, Oklahoma
Mary Caroline Huling, daughter, Enid, Oklahoma
Lorenda A. Washburn, daughter, Enid, Oklahoma
On the 18 day of October 1911 when said will was executed, said deceased was of the age
of 56 years, or thereabouts, and was of sound and disposing mind.
/s/ Lucy Fields Menefee
Subscribed and sworn to in open court, before me, this 1 day of December 1911.
/s/ W. M. Bickel
Judge of the County Court"
...."
Page: 23 [Image Page 939 of 1937]
"NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITION. ...."
"The devisees and heirs at law of said estate: George L. Minear, Thomas B. Fields
Lucy Fields Menefee, Mary Caroline Huling and Lorenda A.
Washburn in the above entitled
action, will take notice that on Tuesday the 21 day of November A. D. 1911
the petitioner above named will take the depositions of sundry witnesses, to be used as
evidence in the trial of the above cause on behalf of said petitioner in the matter
of the proof of the Last Will and Testament of the
above named decedent
at the law office of M. A. Dennis in the County of
Garfield in the City of Enid State of Oklahoma
between the hours of eight o'clock a.m. and six o'clock p.m. of said day, and that the taking of the same will be ad-
journed and continued from day to day at the place named, and between the same hours, until they are completed.
A. G. Sutton
Attorney for petitioner
Service of the above notice is hereby acknowledged...."
"Thomas B. Fields
Lucy Fields Menefee
George L. Minear
[NOTE: Missing - Mary Caroline Huling]
Lurinda A. Washburn."
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1920 U. S. Federal Census (January 19): Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma
Roll: T625_1480, Page: 19B, ED: 204, Image: 0875
Center Stree, House 310
Cora Fields, Head, Own Home, Free of Mortgage, Female, White, Age 40, Married, Can Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
Thomas Fields, Husband, Male, White, Age 45, Married, Can Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Iowa, Mother's Birthplace Iowa, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
George Fields, Son, Male, White, Age 17, Single, Attend School Yes, Can Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Oklahoma, Father's Birthplace Iowa, Mother's Birthplace Iowa, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
1930 U. S. Federal Census (April 3): Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma;
Roll: 1927; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 814.0.
Dwelling 16, Family 17:
Tom Fields, Head, Own Home, Value of Home $3,000, Radio [blank], Does this Family Live on a Farm Yes, Male, White, Age 57, Married, Age at First Marriage 26, Attend School No, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace France, Code 65, 12, 2, Whether Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Farmer, Code VVVV, Class of Worker O, Worked Yesterday Yes, Veteran No, 11.
Cora Fields, Wife H, Does this Family Live on a Farm Yes, Female, White, Age 56, Married, Age at First Marriage 25, Attend School No, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Michigan, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Code 65, Whether Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
George Fields, Son, Does this Family Live on a Farm Yes, Male, White, Age 29, Divorced, Age at First Marriage 25, Attend School No, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Oklahoma, Father's Birthplace Iowa, Mother's Birthplace Iowa, Code 86, Whether Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Sign Painter, Code 28X1, Class of Worker W, Worked Yesterday Yes, Veteran No, #.
Bet 1930 - 1935: Moved from OK to TX, where he resided until his death in 1959.
1935: Residence: Houston, Harris County, Texas. (1940 Census).
1940 U. S. Federal Census (April 6): Houston, Harris County, Texas
House Number: 2005
Street: Bethje
Inferred Residence in 1935: Houston, Harris County, Texas
Residence in 1935: Houston, Harris County, Texas
Sheet Number: 6B
Household in Order of Visitation: 106
Value of Home: $1,000
Live on a Farm: No
Victoria Welcherk, Head, Relationship Code 0, Female, White, Age 53, Single....
Barbara A Richardson, Niece, Relationship Code 5, Female, White, Age 19, Single....
Thomas B Fields, Lodger, Relationship Code 6, Male, White, Age 65, Single, Attended School No, Highest Grade Completed 3, Code 3, Birthplace Iowa, Code 65, Residence in 1935 - Houston, Harris County, Texas, On a Farm No, Code XOXO, At Work March 24-30 - Yes, # of hours worked during week March 24-30 - 40, Occupation Laborer - Drainage work, General Worker, Code 198 V9 2, # of Weeks Worked in 1939 - 25, Amount of money wages or salary received 180, Other Money No.
J George Fields, Son, Relationship Code 6, Male, White, Age 39, Single, Attended School No, Highest Grade Completed High School - 2 years, Code 10, Birthplace Oklahoma, Code 86, Residence in 1935 - Houston, Harris County, Texas, , On a Farm No, Code XOXO, At Work March 24-30 - Yes, Occupation Sign Painter, Own Account, Code 370 83 4, # of Weeks Worked in 1939 - 10, Amount of money wages or salary received 150, Other Money No.
Edward T Blowns, Lodger, Relationship Code 6, Male, White, Age 61, Married....
Lula A Blowns, Lodger, Relationship Code 6, Female, White, Age 62, Married....
m. (2) After 1940: Thomas Bradley Fields married Lena ______ (second wife).
[I may have to wait until 2022 to get future census releases to find out more about her DOB & place of birth.]
Mentioned in Son's record:
16 Feb 1942: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Serial Number: T274
Order Number: T11373
Name: George Bazil Fields
Residence Place: 2005 Bethje, Houston, Harris County, Texas
Mailing Address: same
Telephone: None
Age: 40
Birth Date: July 30 1901
Birth Place: Columbia, Oklahoma
Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: T. B. Fields - 2005 Bethje St., Houston, Texas [NOTE: Father]
Employer: Self
Place of Employment: 2005 Bethje, Houston, Harris County, Texas
Registrant's signature: George B. Fields.
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT
Race: White
Height: 6 ft. 2 in.
Weight: 205
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Gray
Complexion: Dark
Other obvious physical characteristics that will aid in identification: Tatooing Both Arms.
Signature of registrar: Clyde W. Diver
Registrar for Local Board: 37, Houston, Harris County, Texas
Registration Date: Feb 16, 1942
Registration Place: Local Board No. 7, Harris County,
MAR 9 1942
204 Bankers Mort. Bldg., Houston, Texas
1950 U. S. Federal Census: Texas? [Not yet released]
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Thomas Bradley Fields
SSN: 461-01-0523
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Nov 1874
Birth Place: Cherokee, Iowa
Father: Charles H Fields
Mother: Phebe Myers
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Jun 1937: Name listed as THOMAS BRADLEY FIELDS
d 4 Jan 1959, Houston, Harris County, Texas.
Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
Name: Thomas B Fields
Death Date: 4 Jan 1959
Death County: Harris
Certificate: 2588
Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982
Name: Thomas B Fields
Birth Date: 7 Nov 1874
Birth Place: Iowa
Gender: Male
Race: White
Residence: Houston, Harris, Texas
Age at Death: 84
Death Date: 4 Jan 1959
Death Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
"CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
STATE OF TEXAS
STATE FILE NO. 2588
1. PLACE OF DEATH:
a. COUNTY: Harris
b. CITY OR TOWN: Houston
c. LENGTH OF STAY: 25 yrs.
d. NAME OF HOSPITAL OR INSTITUTION: Jefferson Davis Hospital
e. IS PLACE OF DEATH INSIDE CITY LIMITS? YES X
2. USUAL RESIDENCE:
a. STATE: Texas
b. COUNTY: Harris
c. CITY OR TOWN: Houston
d. STREET ADDRESS: 1402 Sampson
e. IS RESIDENCE INSIDE CITY LIMITS? YES X
f. RESIDENCE ON A FARM? NO X
3. NAME OF DECEASED: Thomas B. Fields
4. DATE OF DEATH: 1-4-59
5. SEX: Male
6. COLOR OR RACE: White
7. [Status] Married X
8. DATE OF BIRTH: Nov. 7, 1874
9. AGE (in years last birthday): 84
10a. USUAL OCCUPATION: Retired
11. BIRTHPLACE: Iowa
12. CITIZEN OF WHAT COUNTRY? U. S. A.
13. FATHER'S NAME: D.K. [Don't Know]
14. MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME: D.K. [Don't Know]
15. WAS DECEASED EVER IN U.S. ARMED FORCES? [BLANK]
16. SOCIAL SECURITY NO.: [BLANK]
17. INFORMANT: Lena Field [Wife]
MEDICAL CERTIFICATION
18. CAUSE OF DEATH:
PART 1. DEATH WAS CAUSED BY:
IMMEDIATE CAUSE (a) Acute necrotizing popellitis - belstent, Bronchopneumonia [?]
DUE TO (b) Diabetes Mellitis with Diabetic acidosis (?)
DUE TO (c) Belateral subdural hematomas small, old (?)
19. WAS AUTOPSY PERFORMED? YES X
[STAMP]
TEXAS DEPARMENT OF HEALTH
REC'D JAN 20 1959
BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS
20. [BLANK]
21. I hereby certify that I attended the deceased from 1-1-59 to 1-4- 1959 and last saw the deceased alive
on 1-4-1959 Death occurred at 9:30 A.m. on the date stated above, and to the best of my knowledge, from the causes stated.
22a. SIGNATURE: R. K. Richs MD
22b. ADDRESS: 1801bUFFALO dRIVE
22c. DATE SIGNED: 1-6-59
23A. BURIAL, CREMATION, REMOVAL: Burial
23b. DATE: Jan. 6, 1959
23c. NAME OF CEMETERY OR CREMATORY: Woodlawn Garden of Memories
23d. LOCATION: Houston, Texas
24. FUNERAL DIRECTOR'S SIGNATURE: Hyde Park Funeral Home /s/ Lonene Tilley 3526
25a. REGISTRAR'S FILE NO.: 0024
25b. DATE REC'D BY LOCAL REGISTRAR: JAN 7 1959
25c. REGISTRANT'S SIGNATURE: /s/ W. Q. Allan"
15 Feb 1959: Letter provided by Randall W. Younker: Written by his widow, Lena Crose, after Tom's passing - Texas:
"Huston, Feb 15, 1959
Dear Velma and Buck,
You[']re welcome letter received. Was so glad to hear from you nice folks again. I am doing very well now. I have gotten over my "blue" at last. Hope you are both well. I can't say I am doing anything that is worth telling you about. My eyesight is getting so bad, I [ ] if can get by. You ask me how Uncle Tom me fixed. Well, he did not have anything. He had no money when we married and as you must know, he was
too old to [do] anything then. He got a pension, but after we were married, they cut him off. Said I could take care of him and I did. My first husband left me property and I have always made the living and was happy to share with him now. You ask me to come stay with you. I[d] just love to, but I am trying to sell my holding here and if I can, then I could come, but like it, I will have to be here if I sell as no one can ausbece [?] for me. I have apartments I rent. That is the way I make my living and have for so long. I know I would like the Nevada. You folks are doing . ."
Lena"
Thomas Bradley Fields: (SS Appl.).
Thomas B. Fields (1905/1906 OK Dir. & 1900 /1940 Census & Mother's 1911 Probate Records & TX Death Index & TX Death Certificate & Headstone).
Thomas D. Fields (1910 Census).
Thomas Fields: (1920 Census).
Thomas Phields: (1880 Census).
Tom Fields: (1930 Census).
T. B. Fields: (1885 NE Census & Son George Fields' 1942 WWII Draft Regis. Card/1944 Death Certificate).
Note: He was named after one of his father's brothers: Thomas Jones Fields.
b. 7 Nov 1875, Cherokee, [Cherokee Co.,] IA. (SS Appl.).
b. 7 Nov 1874, IA. (Death Certificate).
b. Primgen, IA.
b. 7 Nov 1875, Primghar, [O'Brien Co.,] IA. (Debra Olleen Pinson - Family Genealogy page 2).
m. (1) Bet 1897 - 1900 or Abt 1900, probably in OK - Cora Mae/May Patterson. (See Son George Fields' Death Certificate for Cora Mae Patterson & See 1910 Census for Cora May).
Married about 1899 / 1900 -- and still married at least through 1930 Census.
Not married June 1900 Census, married 10 years 1910 Census.
1930 Census: Age at First Marriage Husband/Wife 26/25.
Thomas & Cora had a son: George Bazil Fields.
Note: Divorced (?) - Husband is listed as Single in the 1940 Census.
m. (2) Aft 1940 Census, Lena Owens. (1918 per Gormon family tree - maybe 1938 is bettter? - aka Lena Crose).
d. 4 Jan 1959, Houston, Harris Co., TX. (Death Certificate).
Burial: Woodlawn Garden of Memories, 1101 Antoine Drive, Houston, Harris County, Texas. (Death Certificate). Plot: Block 51, Lot 42, Unit D, Space 3. (Cemetery Records).
NOTE: There are no other Fields family markers near him, but there are three unmarked spaces to the left of his marker and an unmarked space above his marker and son George B. Fields is nearby. He is in Block 51, east side.
Headstone inscription: "AT REST / THOMAS B. FIELDS / 1874 - 1959"
b. 7 Nov 1874, Primgen, Iowa, or Primghar, O'Brien County, Iowa.
Bet 1874 - 1880: Moved from IA to KS.
1880 U. S. Federal Census (June 21 & 22): Beaver, Decatur County, Kansas:
Family History Library Film 1254379 NA Film Number T9-0379 Page Number 305C
Roll: T9_379; Family History Film: 1254379; Page: 305C; Enumeration District: 59; Image: 0173.
Dwelling 219, Family 219: (Misindexed under Phields instead of Fields)
Charles Phields, White, Male, Age 35, (Head), Married, Occupation Farmer, # mos. unemployed X, Cannot Write Yes, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Phebe Phields, White, Female, Age 30, Wife, Married, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace Massachusetts, Mother's Birthplace Massachusetts.
Lucy Phields, White, Female, Age 9, Daughter, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Thomas Phields, White, Male, Age 4, Son, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Carrie Phields, White, Female, Age 2, Daughter, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Dwelling 220, family 220: [Brother & Family]
Zac Fields, White, Male, Age 31, Married, Occupation Farmer, Months Not Employed X, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.
Sarah Fields, White, Female, Age 27, Wife, Married, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace Illinois.
Horace Fields, White, Male, Age 6, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Iowa.
Arthur Fields, White, Male, Age 4, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Iowa.
Minnie Fields, White, Female, Age 2, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Iowa.
Dwelling 230, Family 230: [Brother - on next census page from Charles & Zachary]
Thomas Fields, White, Male, Age 41, Married, Occupation Farmer, Months Not Employed X, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania.
Lida Fields, White, Female, Age 30, Married, Occupation Keeping House, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania.
Cyrus Fields, White, Male, Age 13, Single, Occupation At Home, Cannot Read Yes, Cannot Write Yes,
Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania.
Lena Fields, White, Female, Age 11, Daughter, Single, Occupation At Home, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania.
Bet 1880 - 1885: Moved from KS to NE.
1885 Nebraska State Census (June 3): Elkhorn Precinct, Dodge County, Nebraska.
Enumerator: E. G. Brugh, Enumeration District: 222, Page: 2, Locality: Midway Borough
C. H. Fields, Age 42, White, Birthplace Pennsylvania.
Pheby L. Fields, Age 33, White, Birthplace New York.
Lucy C. Fields, Age 14, White, Birthplace Iowa.
T. B. Fields (should be T[homas]. B.), Age 19, White, Birthplace Iowa.
M. C[arrie] Fields, Age 6, White, Birthplace Iowa.
L[urinda] A. Fields, Age 2, White, Birthplace Iowa.
Also listed is his brother and his family: Elkhorn Precinct, Dodge County, Nebraska
Date: 03 Jun 1885
Enumerator: E. G. Brugh, Enumeration District: 222, Page: 3, Locality: Midway Borough
S. [should be Thomas] J. Fields, Age 49, White, Birthplace New York.
Lida Fields, Age 40, White, Birthplace Wisconsin.
Cyrus Fields, Age 17, Birthplace Iowa.
Edgar L. Fields, Age 4, Birthplace Kansas.
Alalola M. Fields, Age 5/12, Birthplace Nebraska.
Bet 1885 - 1900: Moved from NE to OK.
1900 U. S. Federal Census (June 4): Columbia, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma:
Roll: T623 1338; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 106.
Dwelling 134, Family 135:
Charles Fields, Head, White, Male, born July 1841, Age 60, Married, 29, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace UN, Mother's Birthplace UN (UNKNOWN), Occupation Farmer, # months not employed 0, Read/Write/Speak English Yes Yes Yes, Own, Free of Mortgage, Farm, # of Farm Schedule 115.
Phebe Fields, Wife, White, Female, born June 1855, Age 45, Married, 29, 4, 4, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York, Read/Write/Speak English Yes Yes Yes.
Thomas B. Fields, Son, White, Male, born Nov. 1887, Age 23, Single, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace New York, Read/Write/Speak English Yes Yes Yes.
Alexander B. Myers, Father-in Law, White, Male, born Aug. 1812, Age 86, Widowed, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace Vermont, Read/Write/Speak English Yes Yes Yes.
m. (1) 1897 - 1900 (approx.): Thomas B. Fields married Cora May ______ (first wife), probably in Oklahoma. Married about 1899 - and still married at least through 1930 census.
Not married June 1900 Census, married 10 years 1910 Census.
1930 Census: Age at First Marriage Husband/Wife 26/25.
Thomas & Cora had a son: George B. Fields.
1905: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta)
Name: Thomas B Fields
Residence Year: 1905
Street Address: 815 Market
Residence Place: Enid, Oklahoma
Occupation: Clerk
Publication Title: Enid, Oklahoma,
"Fields Mabel, student Enid Business Coll, rms same.
Fields Mrs. Phoebe L, b 525 6th.
Fields Thomas B, clk C R I & P Ry, r 815 Market"
1906: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta)
Name: Thomas B Fields
Residence Year: 1906
Street Address: 913 Walnut
Residence Place: Enid, Oklahoma
Occupation: Wf
Publication Title: Enid, Oklahoma, City Directory, 1906
"Fields Thomas B (wf Cora) foreman Frisco r 913 Walnut"
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Record?
1907: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta)
Name: Thomas B Fields
Residence Year: 1907
Street Address: 310 E 4th
Residence Place: Topeka, Kansas
Occupation: Lab
Publication Title: Topeka, Kansas, City Directory, 1907
"Fields Martha (wid Joseph) r 301 Walker av.
Fields Thomas (c), lab A T & S F Ry, b 727 e 10th av.
Fields Thomas B, lab rms 310 e 4th.
Fields Verna B (c), dom, b 720 Hancock.
Fields Winnie, baker Mrs. E L. Crow, b 119 w 6th av'"
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1910 U. S. Federal Census (April 19): 1-Wd Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma
Series: T624, Roll: 1276, Part: 1, Page: 159A
Dwelling 26, Family 3
Thomas D. Fields, Head, Male, White, Age 35, Marriage 1, # of years of present marriage 10, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Iowa, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Farmer or Tinner (?) - X (may be for Laborer), Class of Worker W, Out of Work 4-15 No, # of weeks out of work 0, Can Read & Write Yes, Own Home, Mortgaged, House, 13, -5, -6, -4.
Cora May Fields, Wife, Female, White, Age 31, Marriage 1, # of years of present marriage 10, # of children 1, # of children still living 1, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Lake Aistonie (?), Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None, Can Read & Write Yes.
George B. Fields, Male, White, Age 8, Single, Birthplace Oklahoma, Father's Birthplace Iowa, Mother's Birthplace Iowa, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None, Can Read & Write Yes, Attend School Yes.
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Mentioned in Mother's Will and Probate records:
24 Nov 1911: Oklahoma, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1801-2008
Name: Phebe Lucinda Minear
Probate Date: 24 Nov 1911
Probate Place: Woods County, Oklahoma, USA
Page: 1 [Image Page 917 of 1937]
"Last Will and Testament
of
Phebe Lucinda Minear.
FILED
NOV 24 1911
W. L. HOUTS, Clerk
COUNTY COURT
WOODS COUNTY, OKLAHOMA"
Page: 2 [Image Page 918 of 1937]
"Petition for Probate of Will.
TO THE HON. W. M. Bickel, Judge of the County Court of the
County of Woods and State of Oklahoma,
The petition of Lucy Fields Menefee of said County
respectfully represents and shows:
That Phebe Lucinda Minear departed this life
at Enid, Garfield, Oklahoma, on or about the 23rd day of October A. D. 1911.
That said Phebe Lucinda Minear at the time
of her death was a residence of said County of Woods, Okla., and left estate
consisting of real and personal property in said Woods County, and other Counties in Okla. the general character, description and probable value
of which are as follows:
S.E. 1/4 of N.E. 1/4; E 1/2 of S.E. 1/4, Sec. 4; and S.W. 1/4 of S.W. 1/4 Sec.
3 Twp 25 Range 15 Woods County, Okla. of probable value of $1000.00
Lot 8 Block 17 Enid, Okla. in Garfield County, " " " [probable value of] $1000.00
Lot 4 and NW 1/4 of N.W. 1/4 Sec. 4: and Lots 1 and 2 Sec. 5 Twp. 21, Range
26 Ellis County, Oklahoma of the probable value of $1000.00
That said deceased left a will bearing date on or about the 18 day of October,
1911, which is now in the possession of the petitioner, copy of which is attached hereto, marked
"Exhibit A", and made a part hereof
and which your petitioner believes and alleges to be the last will and testament of said deceased, and the same
is herewith presented for probate, and filed with the Judge of said County Court for safe
keeping.
That Lucy Fields Menefee
the person named in said will as executrix resides in said County of Woods
and state of Oklahoma, and consents to act as such executrix.
That the name, ages and residences of the heir, devisees and legatees of said decedent, so far as known
to your petitioner, are as follows:
NAME AGE RESIDENCE.
George L. Minear, husband 52 Alva, Oklahoma
Thomas B. Fields 37 Alva, Oklahoma
Lucy Fields Menefee past 21 Alva, Oklahoma
Mary Caroline Huling 33 Enid, Oklahoma - 501 E. Broadway
Lorenda A. Washburn 28 Enid, Oklahoma - " " Broadway
Your petitioner therefore prays that a day be fixed for hearing this petitioner and notice thereof be given
as required by law, and upon the final hearing hereof, that said will be admitted to probate, and Letters
testamentary be issued thereon
to Lucy Fields Menefee. And your petitioner will ever pray, etc.
Dated this 9 day of November A. D. 1911.
Lucy Fields Menefee
Petitioner
A. G. Sutton
Her Attorney & Counsel.
11-9-11"
Page: 4 [Image Page 920 of 1937] [Will]
"KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That I, Phebe Lucinda Minear, living at Enid, Oklahoma,
being of sound and disposing mind, realizing the uncertainty of life,
and that death is inevitable, and desiring to make disposition of
my property, do by these presents make, publish, and declare this
to be my last will and testament, and I hereby revoke and cancel
all other or former wills by me at any time made.
I direct that my beloved husband, George L. Minear, pay all
of my just debts and funeral expenses, and I give and bequeath unto
my husband, George, L. Minear, all of my personal property of whatso-
ever kind or character. I further directs that, in the event that
suit is filed against the City of Enid, Oklahoma, for recovery of
damages, sustained by reason of storm sewer having been constructed
across Lot Eight (8) Clock Seventeen (17) original townsite of Enid,
Oklahoma, my husband, George L. Minear, bear the expense of such suit,
and receive all the benefits derived therefrom.
I further direct that the claims due me from the estate of
Mrs., Bennett of Avard, Oklahoma, be collected by my executrix, and
the proceeds thereof applied on hospital expenses, in the event that
any hospital expenses are incurred during my illness; and, if no
hospital expenses are incurred during my illness, I direct that the
same, or so much thereof as will be necessary, be applied on a note,
which I owe. C. H. Fields in the sum of Fifty Dollars; the balance
thereof to be divided among my four children.
I also devise and bequeath to my beloved husband,
George L. Minear, all my right, title and interest in and to one
hundred and sixty acres of land, situated in Woods County, Oklahoma,
and described as follows: The South East quarter of the North East
quarter; the East half of the east one fourth of Section Four (4);
and the South West quarter of the South West quarter of Section Three
(3), Township Twenty Five (25) North, of Range Fifteen (15) W. I. M.
I also devise and bequeath to my beloved husband, George
L. Minear, all of Lot Eight (8) in Block Seventeen (17) original
townsite of Enid, Oklahoma.
And I further desire that the following described real
estate, situate in Ellis County, Oklahoma, to wit: Lot Four (4)
and the North West quarter of the North West quarter of Section Four
(4), and Lots One (1) and Two (2) of Section Five (5) Township
Twenty One (21) North of Range Twenty Six (26) W. I. M. containing
one hundred and sixty acres more or less, be sold by my executrix,
after my death, when as many as three of my children shall agree
that the same be sold, and the proceeds derived from the sale
thereof, be divided equally among my four children, whose names are:
Thomas B. Field, Lucy Fields Menefee, Mary Caroline Huling and Lo-
renda A. Washburn.
I hereby constitute, make, and appoint my daughter, Lucy
Fields Menefee, my sole executrix, without bond.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name
on this eighteenth day of October, 1911.
Mrs., Phebe Lucinda Minear.
The foregoing instrument, consisting of two sheets, was at
the date thereof, signed, sealed, and published, and declared by
the said Phebe Lucinda Minear, as and for her last will and testament,
in the presence of us, who at her request, and in her presence, and
in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as wit-
nesses thereto.
Effie McHendry, residing at Enid, Oklahoma.
Velmer Robinson, residing at Enid, Oklahoma."
Page: 11 [Image Page 927 of 1937]
"The said document came into my possession as follows, to wit: On the death of said
Phebe Lucinda Minear the same was transmitted
to Clerk of Court of Woods County Oklahoma
by him opened and delivered to me
and I believe the same to be the last will and testament of said Phebe Lucinda Minear, who
was at the time of her death a resident of Woods
County Oklahoma.
The next of kin and heirs at law of said deceased as follows: places of residence are
George L. Minear, husband, Alva, Oklahoma
Thomas B. Fields, son Alva, Oklahoma
Lucy Fields Menefee, daughter, Alva, Oklahoma
Mary Caroline Huling, daughter, Enid, Oklahoma
Lorenda A. Washburn, daughter, Enid, Oklahoma
On the 18 day of October 1911 when said will was executed, said deceased was of the age
of 56 years, or thereabouts, and was of sound and disposing mind.
/s/ Lucy Fields Menefee
Subscribed and sworn to in open court, before me, this 1 day of December 1911.
/s/ W. M. Bickel
Judge of the County Court"
...."
Page: 23 [Image Page 939 of 1937]
"NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITION. ...."
"The devisees and heirs at law of said estate: George L. Minear, Thomas B. Fields
Lucy Fields Menefee, Mary Caroline Huling and Lorenda A.
Washburn in the above entitled
action, will take notice that on Tuesday the 21 day of November A. D. 1911
the petitioner above named will take the depositions of sundry witnesses, to be used as
evidence in the trial of the above cause on behalf of said petitioner in the matter
of the proof of the Last Will and Testament of the
above named decedent
at the law office of M. A. Dennis in the County of
Garfield in the City of Enid State of Oklahoma
between the hours of eight o'clock a.m. and six o'clock p.m. of said day, and that the taking of the same will be ad-
journed and continued from day to day at the place named, and between the same hours, until they are completed.
A. G. Sutton
Attorney for petitioner
Service of the above notice is hereby acknowledged...."
"Thomas B. Fields
Lucy Fields Menefee
George L. Minear
[NOTE: Missing - Mary Caroline Huling]
Lurinda A. Washburn."
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1920 U. S. Federal Census (January 19): Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma
Roll: T625_1480, Page: 19B, ED: 204, Image: 0875
Center Stree, House 310
Cora Fields, Head, Own Home, Free of Mortgage, Female, White, Age 40, Married, Can Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
Thomas Fields, Husband, Male, White, Age 45, Married, Can Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Iowa, Mother's Birthplace Iowa, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
George Fields, Son, Male, White, Age 17, Single, Attend School Yes, Can Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Oklahoma, Father's Birthplace Iowa, Mother's Birthplace Iowa, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
1930 U. S. Federal Census (April 3): Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma;
Roll: 1927; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 814.0.
Dwelling 16, Family 17:
Tom Fields, Head, Own Home, Value of Home $3,000, Radio [blank], Does this Family Live on a Farm Yes, Male, White, Age 57, Married, Age at First Marriage 26, Attend School No, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace France, Code 65, 12, 2, Whether Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Farmer, Code VVVV, Class of Worker O, Worked Yesterday Yes, Veteran No, 11.
Cora Fields, Wife H, Does this Family Live on a Farm Yes, Female, White, Age 56, Married, Age at First Marriage 25, Attend School No, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Iowa, Father's Birthplace Michigan, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Code 65, Whether Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
George Fields, Son, Does this Family Live on a Farm Yes, Male, White, Age 29, Divorced, Age at First Marriage 25, Attend School No, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Oklahoma, Father's Birthplace Iowa, Mother's Birthplace Iowa, Code 86, Whether Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Sign Painter, Code 28X1, Class of Worker W, Worked Yesterday Yes, Veteran No, #.
Bet 1930 - 1935: Moved from OK to TX, where he resided until his death in 1959.
1935: Residence: Houston, Harris County, Texas. (1940 Census).
1940 U. S. Federal Census (April 6): Houston, Harris County, Texas
House Number: 2005
Street: Bethje
Inferred Residence in 1935: Houston, Harris County, Texas
Residence in 1935: Houston, Harris County, Texas
Sheet Number: 6B
Household in Order of Visitation: 106
Value of Home: $1,000
Live on a Farm: No
Victoria Welcherk, Head, Relationship Code 0, Female, White, Age 53, Single....
Barbara A Richardson, Niece, Relationship Code 5, Female, White, Age 19, Single....
Thomas B Fields, Lodger, Relationship Code 6, Male, White, Age 65, Single, Attended School No, Highest Grade Completed 3, Code 3, Birthplace Iowa, Code 65, Residence in 1935 - Houston, Harris County, Texas, On a Farm No, Code XOXO, At Work March 24-30 - Yes, # of hours worked during week March 24-30 - 40, Occupation Laborer - Drainage work, General Worker, Code 198 V9 2, # of Weeks Worked in 1939 - 25, Amount of money wages or salary received 180, Other Money No.
J George Fields, Son, Relationship Code 6, Male, White, Age 39, Single, Attended School No, Highest Grade Completed High School - 2 years, Code 10, Birthplace Oklahoma, Code 86, Residence in 1935 - Houston, Harris County, Texas, , On a Farm No, Code XOXO, At Work March 24-30 - Yes, Occupation Sign Painter, Own Account, Code 370 83 4, # of Weeks Worked in 1939 - 10, Amount of money wages or salary received 150, Other Money No.
Edward T Blowns, Lodger, Relationship Code 6, Male, White, Age 61, Married....
Lula A Blowns, Lodger, Relationship Code 6, Female, White, Age 62, Married....
m. (2) After 1940: Thomas Bradley Fields married Lena ______ (second wife).
[I may have to wait until 2022 to get future census releases to find out more about her DOB & place of birth.]
Mentioned in Son's record:
16 Feb 1942: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Serial Number: T274
Order Number: T11373
Name: George Bazil Fields
Residence Place: 2005 Bethje, Houston, Harris County, Texas
Mailing Address: same
Telephone: None
Age: 40
Birth Date: July 30 1901
Birth Place: Columbia, Oklahoma
Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: T. B. Fields - 2005 Bethje St., Houston, Texas [NOTE: Father]
Employer: Self
Place of Employment: 2005 Bethje, Houston, Harris County, Texas
Registrant's signature: George B. Fields.
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT
Race: White
Height: 6 ft. 2 in.
Weight: 205
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Gray
Complexion: Dark
Other obvious physical characteristics that will aid in identification: Tatooing Both Arms.
Signature of registrar: Clyde W. Diver
Registrar for Local Board: 37, Houston, Harris County, Texas
Registration Date: Feb 16, 1942
Registration Place: Local Board No. 7, Harris County,
MAR 9 1942
204 Bankers Mort. Bldg., Houston, Texas
1950 U. S. Federal Census: Texas? [Not yet released]
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Thomas Bradley Fields
SSN: 461-01-0523
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Nov 1874
Birth Place: Cherokee, Iowa
Father: Charles H Fields
Mother: Phebe Myers
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Jun 1937: Name listed as THOMAS BRADLEY FIELDS
d 4 Jan 1959, Houston, Harris County, Texas.
Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
Name: Thomas B Fields
Death Date: 4 Jan 1959
Death County: Harris
Certificate: 2588
Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982
Name: Thomas B Fields
Birth Date: 7 Nov 1874
Birth Place: Iowa
Gender: Male
Race: White
Residence: Houston, Harris, Texas
Age at Death: 84
Death Date: 4 Jan 1959
Death Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
"CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
STATE OF TEXAS
STATE FILE NO. 2588
1. PLACE OF DEATH:
a. COUNTY: Harris
b. CITY OR TOWN: Houston
c. LENGTH OF STAY: 25 yrs.
d. NAME OF HOSPITAL OR INSTITUTION: Jefferson Davis Hospital
e. IS PLACE OF DEATH INSIDE CITY LIMITS? YES X
2. USUAL RESIDENCE:
a. STATE: Texas
b. COUNTY: Harris
c. CITY OR TOWN: Houston
d. STREET ADDRESS: 1402 Sampson
e. IS RESIDENCE INSIDE CITY LIMITS? YES X
f. RESIDENCE ON A FARM? NO X
3. NAME OF DECEASED: Thomas B. Fields
4. DATE OF DEATH: 1-4-59
5. SEX: Male
6. COLOR OR RACE: White
7. [Status] Married X
8. DATE OF BIRTH: Nov. 7, 1874
9. AGE (in years last birthday): 84
10a. USUAL OCCUPATION: Retired
11. BIRTHPLACE: Iowa
12. CITIZEN OF WHAT COUNTRY? U. S. A.
13. FATHER'S NAME: D.K. [Don't Know]
14. MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME: D.K. [Don't Know]
15. WAS DECEASED EVER IN U.S. ARMED FORCES? [BLANK]
16. SOCIAL SECURITY NO.: [BLANK]
17. INFORMANT: Lena Field [Wife]
MEDICAL CERTIFICATION
18. CAUSE OF DEATH:
PART 1. DEATH WAS CAUSED BY:
IMMEDIATE CAUSE (a) Acute necrotizing popellitis - belstent, Bronchopneumonia [?]
DUE TO (b) Diabetes Mellitis with Diabetic acidosis (?)
DUE TO (c) Belateral subdural hematomas small, old (?)
19. WAS AUTOPSY PERFORMED? YES X
[STAMP]
TEXAS DEPARMENT OF HEALTH
REC'D JAN 20 1959
BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS
20. [BLANK]
21. I hereby certify that I attended the deceased from 1-1-59 to 1-4- 1959 and last saw the deceased alive
on 1-4-1959 Death occurred at 9:30 A.m. on the date stated above, and to the best of my knowledge, from the causes stated.
22a. SIGNATURE: R. K. Richs MD
22b. ADDRESS: 1801bUFFALO dRIVE
22c. DATE SIGNED: 1-6-59
23A. BURIAL, CREMATION, REMOVAL: Burial
23b. DATE: Jan. 6, 1959
23c. NAME OF CEMETERY OR CREMATORY: Woodlawn Garden of Memories
23d. LOCATION: Houston, Texas
24. FUNERAL DIRECTOR'S SIGNATURE: Hyde Park Funeral Home /s/ Lonene Tilley 3526
25a. REGISTRAR'S FILE NO.: 0024
25b. DATE REC'D BY LOCAL REGISTRAR: JAN 7 1959
25c. REGISTRANT'S SIGNATURE: /s/ W. Q. Allan"
15 Feb 1959: Letter provided by Randall W. Younker: Written by his widow, Lena Crose, after Tom's passing - Texas:
"Huston, Feb 15, 1959
Dear Velma and Buck,
You[']re welcome letter received. Was so glad to hear from you nice folks again. I am doing very well now. I have gotten over my "blue" at last. Hope you are both well. I can't say I am doing anything that is worth telling you about. My eyesight is getting so bad, I [ ] if can get by. You ask me how Uncle Tom me fixed. Well, he did not have anything. He had no money when we married and as you must know, he was
too old to [do] anything then. He got a pension, but after we were married, they cut him off. Said I could take care of him and I did. My first husband left me property and I have always made the living and was happy to share with him now. You ask me to come stay with you. I[d] just love to, but I am trying to sell my holding here and if I can, then I could come, but like it, I will have to be here if I sell as no one can ausbece [?] for me. I have apartments I rent. That is the way I make my living and have for so long. I know I would like the Nevada. You folks are doing . ."
Lena"
Inscription
"AT REST / THOMAS B. FIELDS / 1874 - 1959"
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