Source: 1940 U.S. Census
Name: Ocie Stanley
Age: 35
Estimated birth year: abt 1905
Gender: Male
Race: Negro (Black)
Birthplace: Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Brick, Colbert, Alabama
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Road Leading East Of Leighton Road
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Brick, Colbert, Alabama
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 12A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 217
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 300
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Ocie Stanley 35
Olsie Lee Stanley 33
Annie Liza Stanley 16
Hattie Lou Stanley 13
Naomia L Stanley 11
Henry Stanley 9
Helen Stanley 7
Louis Anna Stanley 5
Thornton S Stanley 3
Pric Stanley 7/12
Data taken from 1930 U.S. Census:
Mother: Mary Stanley, born about 1875, widowed, unpaid worker, resides with son whose name is spelled Ocie. Mary's mother and father were born in Alabama.
Fred Whiteside, Black, grandfather to Ocie and resided in Ocie's household at Brick, Colbert, AL. Fred was born in Alabama about 1852, currently widowed. His parents were also born in Alabama. Brother: Ross Stanley, 27 also resided with Ocie.
Data taken from 1920 U.S. Census:
Lists Fred Whiteside (Ocie's grandfather) as married to Rosa Whiteside who is Black, age 70 (1 year older than Fred), and born about 1850. Living with them are two grandsons (Simpson and Mose Pride) who are Mulatto.
Comments from Mrs. Naomi Crutch (2 Sep 15): Her father, O.C. was married to her mother Elsie (not spelled Olsie) Lee Stanley, whose maiden name was King. O.C. Stanley's father was also named Henry Stanley. He died before she was born. O.C. Stanley's mother was Mary Stanley whose maiden name was Whiteside. Mary Stanley's parents are Fred and Rosa Whiteside.
Mrs. Naomi Crutch indicated she knew all of her siblings, none were named Pric, and her mother did not have any stilborn children. Annie Liza died in the 1940's and she has other siblings not listed above. Ossie (O.C.) Jr. of Jacksonville, Fl.; Sara Neil of Leighton, AL, and Manervia of Grand Rapids, MI. She is not aware of Simpson and Mose Pride.
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Source: The Moulton Advertiser, Jeff Edwards, Staff Writer, 6 July 2017
O.C. Stanley Grocery operated in Town Creek from 1921-1985, and was given its historical marker by the Alabama Historical Commission.
The ceremony was attended by Town Creek and Lawrence County officials, residents, friends and the children and grandchildren of O.C. Stanley.
In addition to operating O.C. Stanley Grocery, he was a Baptist minister for many years, preaching in multiple churches in the county.
Built in 1921 on what is now Alabama 20, Stanley's store was a vital enterprise and local gathering place for African American residents of Town Creek and the surrounding rural communities.
Stanley owned and operated the business for more than six decades, expanding it from a simple grocery store and service station to include dry cleaning and taxi services.
When he first opened the store, eggs sold for 10 cents per dozen, meat for 10 cents per pound and 25 pounds of flour for 50 cents.
After the original building burned, Stanley constructed a separate building to house his dry cleaning service, renamed City Cleaners.
Born on May 4, 1904, O.C. Stanley served as minister for three area Baptist churches. In 1937, he built and served as the original pastor of First Baptist Church of Leighton, the town's first black Baptist church.
He married Elsie King Stanley of Leighton. The couple had 10 children.
A farmer, freemason, member of the Order of the Eastern Star, trustee of the North Alabama Baptist Academy and a charter member of the Valleywide Improvement Association of Courtland, Stanley died on August 1, 1987.
Name: Ocie Stanley
Age: 35
Estimated birth year: abt 1905
Gender: Male
Race: Negro (Black)
Birthplace: Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Brick, Colbert, Alabama
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Road Leading East Of Leighton Road
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Brick, Colbert, Alabama
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 12A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 217
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 300
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Ocie Stanley 35
Olsie Lee Stanley 33
Annie Liza Stanley 16
Hattie Lou Stanley 13
Naomia L Stanley 11
Henry Stanley 9
Helen Stanley 7
Louis Anna Stanley 5
Thornton S Stanley 3
Pric Stanley 7/12
Data taken from 1930 U.S. Census:
Mother: Mary Stanley, born about 1875, widowed, unpaid worker, resides with son whose name is spelled Ocie. Mary's mother and father were born in Alabama.
Fred Whiteside, Black, grandfather to Ocie and resided in Ocie's household at Brick, Colbert, AL. Fred was born in Alabama about 1852, currently widowed. His parents were also born in Alabama. Brother: Ross Stanley, 27 also resided with Ocie.
Data taken from 1920 U.S. Census:
Lists Fred Whiteside (Ocie's grandfather) as married to Rosa Whiteside who is Black, age 70 (1 year older than Fred), and born about 1850. Living with them are two grandsons (Simpson and Mose Pride) who are Mulatto.
Comments from Mrs. Naomi Crutch (2 Sep 15): Her father, O.C. was married to her mother Elsie (not spelled Olsie) Lee Stanley, whose maiden name was King. O.C. Stanley's father was also named Henry Stanley. He died before she was born. O.C. Stanley's mother was Mary Stanley whose maiden name was Whiteside. Mary Stanley's parents are Fred and Rosa Whiteside.
Mrs. Naomi Crutch indicated she knew all of her siblings, none were named Pric, and her mother did not have any stilborn children. Annie Liza died in the 1940's and she has other siblings not listed above. Ossie (O.C.) Jr. of Jacksonville, Fl.; Sara Neil of Leighton, AL, and Manervia of Grand Rapids, MI. She is not aware of Simpson and Mose Pride.
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Source: The Moulton Advertiser, Jeff Edwards, Staff Writer, 6 July 2017
O.C. Stanley Grocery operated in Town Creek from 1921-1985, and was given its historical marker by the Alabama Historical Commission.
The ceremony was attended by Town Creek and Lawrence County officials, residents, friends and the children and grandchildren of O.C. Stanley.
In addition to operating O.C. Stanley Grocery, he was a Baptist minister for many years, preaching in multiple churches in the county.
Built in 1921 on what is now Alabama 20, Stanley's store was a vital enterprise and local gathering place for African American residents of Town Creek and the surrounding rural communities.
Stanley owned and operated the business for more than six decades, expanding it from a simple grocery store and service station to include dry cleaning and taxi services.
When he first opened the store, eggs sold for 10 cents per dozen, meat for 10 cents per pound and 25 pounds of flour for 50 cents.
After the original building burned, Stanley constructed a separate building to house his dry cleaning service, renamed City Cleaners.
Born on May 4, 1904, O.C. Stanley served as minister for three area Baptist churches. In 1937, he built and served as the original pastor of First Baptist Church of Leighton, the town's first black Baptist church.
He married Elsie King Stanley of Leighton. The couple had 10 children.
A farmer, freemason, member of the Order of the Eastern Star, trustee of the North Alabama Baptist Academy and a charter member of the Valleywide Improvement Association of Courtland, Stanley died on August 1, 1987.
Source: 1940 U.S. Census
Name: Ocie Stanley
Age: 35
Estimated birth year: abt 1905
Gender: Male
Race: Negro (Black)
Birthplace: Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Brick, Colbert, Alabama
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Road Leading East Of Leighton Road
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Brick, Colbert, Alabama
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 12A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 217
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 300
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Ocie Stanley 35
Olsie Lee Stanley 33
Annie Liza Stanley 16
Hattie Lou Stanley 13
Naomia L Stanley 11
Henry Stanley 9
Helen Stanley 7
Louis Anna Stanley 5
Thornton S Stanley 3
Pric Stanley 7/12
Data taken from 1930 U.S. Census:
Mother: Mary Stanley, born about 1875, widowed, unpaid worker, resides with son whose name is spelled Ocie. Mary's mother and father were born in Alabama.
Fred Whiteside, Black, grandfather to Ocie and resided in Ocie's household at Brick, Colbert, AL. Fred was born in Alabama about 1852, currently widowed. His parents were also born in Alabama. Brother: Ross Stanley, 27 also resided with Ocie.
Data taken from 1920 U.S. Census:
Lists Fred Whiteside (Ocie's grandfather) as married to Rosa Whiteside who is Black, age 70 (1 year older than Fred), and born about 1850. Living with them are two grandsons (Simpson and Mose Pride) who are Mulatto.
Comments from Mrs. Naomi Crutch (2 Sep 15): Her father, O.C. was married to her mother Elsie (not spelled Olsie) Lee Stanley, whose maiden name was King. O.C. Stanley's father was also named Henry Stanley. He died before she was born. O.C. Stanley's mother was Mary Stanley whose maiden name was Whiteside. Mary Stanley's parents are Fred and Rosa Whiteside.
Mrs. Naomi Crutch indicated she knew all of her siblings, none were named Pric, and her mother did not have any stilborn children. Annie Liza died in the 1940's and she has other siblings not listed above. Ossie (O.C.) Jr. of Jacksonville, Fl.; Sara Neil of Leighton, AL, and Manervia of Grand Rapids, MI. She is not aware of Simpson and Mose Pride.
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Source: The Moulton Advertiser, Jeff Edwards, Staff Writer, 6 July 2017
O.C. Stanley Grocery operated in Town Creek from 1921-1985, and was given its historical marker by the Alabama Historical Commission.
The ceremony was attended by Town Creek and Lawrence County officials, residents, friends and the children and grandchildren of O.C. Stanley.
In addition to operating O.C. Stanley Grocery, he was a Baptist minister for many years, preaching in multiple churches in the county.
Built in 1921 on what is now Alabama 20, Stanley's store was a vital enterprise and local gathering place for African American residents of Town Creek and the surrounding rural communities.
Stanley owned and operated the business for more than six decades, expanding it from a simple grocery store and service station to include dry cleaning and taxi services.
When he first opened the store, eggs sold for 10 cents per dozen, meat for 10 cents per pound and 25 pounds of flour for 50 cents.
After the original building burned, Stanley constructed a separate building to house his dry cleaning service, renamed City Cleaners.
Born on May 4, 1904, O.C. Stanley served as minister for three area Baptist churches. In 1937, he built and served as the original pastor of First Baptist Church of Leighton, the town's first black Baptist church.
He married Elsie King Stanley of Leighton. The couple had 10 children.
A farmer, freemason, member of the Order of the Eastern Star, trustee of the North Alabama Baptist Academy and a charter member of the Valleywide Improvement Association of Courtland, Stanley died on August 1, 1987.
Name: Ocie Stanley
Age: 35
Estimated birth year: abt 1905
Gender: Male
Race: Negro (Black)
Birthplace: Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Brick, Colbert, Alabama
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Road Leading East Of Leighton Road
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Brick, Colbert, Alabama
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 12A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 217
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 300
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Ocie Stanley 35
Olsie Lee Stanley 33
Annie Liza Stanley 16
Hattie Lou Stanley 13
Naomia L Stanley 11
Henry Stanley 9
Helen Stanley 7
Louis Anna Stanley 5
Thornton S Stanley 3
Pric Stanley 7/12
Data taken from 1930 U.S. Census:
Mother: Mary Stanley, born about 1875, widowed, unpaid worker, resides with son whose name is spelled Ocie. Mary's mother and father were born in Alabama.
Fred Whiteside, Black, grandfather to Ocie and resided in Ocie's household at Brick, Colbert, AL. Fred was born in Alabama about 1852, currently widowed. His parents were also born in Alabama. Brother: Ross Stanley, 27 also resided with Ocie.
Data taken from 1920 U.S. Census:
Lists Fred Whiteside (Ocie's grandfather) as married to Rosa Whiteside who is Black, age 70 (1 year older than Fred), and born about 1850. Living with them are two grandsons (Simpson and Mose Pride) who are Mulatto.
Comments from Mrs. Naomi Crutch (2 Sep 15): Her father, O.C. was married to her mother Elsie (not spelled Olsie) Lee Stanley, whose maiden name was King. O.C. Stanley's father was also named Henry Stanley. He died before she was born. O.C. Stanley's mother was Mary Stanley whose maiden name was Whiteside. Mary Stanley's parents are Fred and Rosa Whiteside.
Mrs. Naomi Crutch indicated she knew all of her siblings, none were named Pric, and her mother did not have any stilborn children. Annie Liza died in the 1940's and she has other siblings not listed above. Ossie (O.C.) Jr. of Jacksonville, Fl.; Sara Neil of Leighton, AL, and Manervia of Grand Rapids, MI. She is not aware of Simpson and Mose Pride.
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Source: The Moulton Advertiser, Jeff Edwards, Staff Writer, 6 July 2017
O.C. Stanley Grocery operated in Town Creek from 1921-1985, and was given its historical marker by the Alabama Historical Commission.
The ceremony was attended by Town Creek and Lawrence County officials, residents, friends and the children and grandchildren of O.C. Stanley.
In addition to operating O.C. Stanley Grocery, he was a Baptist minister for many years, preaching in multiple churches in the county.
Built in 1921 on what is now Alabama 20, Stanley's store was a vital enterprise and local gathering place for African American residents of Town Creek and the surrounding rural communities.
Stanley owned and operated the business for more than six decades, expanding it from a simple grocery store and service station to include dry cleaning and taxi services.
When he first opened the store, eggs sold for 10 cents per dozen, meat for 10 cents per pound and 25 pounds of flour for 50 cents.
After the original building burned, Stanley constructed a separate building to house his dry cleaning service, renamed City Cleaners.
Born on May 4, 1904, O.C. Stanley served as minister for three area Baptist churches. In 1937, he built and served as the original pastor of First Baptist Church of Leighton, the town's first black Baptist church.
He married Elsie King Stanley of Leighton. The couple had 10 children.
A farmer, freemason, member of the Order of the Eastern Star, trustee of the North Alabama Baptist Academy and a charter member of the Valleywide Improvement Association of Courtland, Stanley died on August 1, 1987.
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