Photo of William & Hettie Love & their children was taken at their home in Wilson, OK.
L to R: William, Hettie, Sam & his wife, Lessie - Sam holding their daughter, Mary, Rosa Belle, Mose, Elisha "Taylor," & George. Robert standing in front of Hettie. Their son, Jack, was missing. Perhaps he took the picture.
William James was known as Bill. His parents were first half cousins.
Thomas Kendrick Love 1817–1900
Virginia Jane "Jennie" Love 1817–1876
William James & his siblings:
Joel Thomas Love 1839–1917
Samuel Love 1842–1914
John A Love 1843–
Anna Dianna Love 1843–1888
Edom Love 1845–1910
Edwin Love 1847–
Clara Love 1847–
Sabra Love 1848–
William James Love 1852–1939
M A Love 1852–
Lucretia Love 1854–
Thomas Charles Love 1856–
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Bill's tombstone shows that he was born on Aug. 7, which was in error. He had a twin, M.A., who has been shown as a female on the census records. Nothing more is known about her.
On August 25, 1860,
Wm, age 8, lived in District 2, Maury Co, TN with his parents, T.K. & Jane Love. He had a twin sister, shown as M.A. Their post office was in Isoms Store.
Thomas was living on a farm near his brother, John Love, & his family. John was fairly wealthy owning land & personal estate valued at $1000 & $475.
Household Members - all born in TN
T K Love 44 (farmer - personal estate of $335)
Jane Love 44 (wife)
Children:
Joel Love 21 (farm labor)
Samuel Love 19
John Love 17
Diana Love 15
Edvin Love 13
Sabra Love 12
Wm Love 8
M A Love 8 (female)
Lucretia Love 6
Thos Love 4
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On August 10, 1870,
Wm. J., age 19, lived in District 14, Hickman Co, TN with his parents, T.K. & Jane Love. Their post office was in Centerville. Thomas & Jane were still living next to his brother, John, whose wealth had decreased greatly after serving in the Civil War. He now owned land & personal estate valued at $300 & $200.
Household Members - all born in TN
T K Love 54 (farmer - personal estate valued at $160)
Jane Love 54
Edman Love 24
Mary Love 22
S E Love 20
Wm J Love 19
P A Love 16
Q A Love 4/12
J F Love 6
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Bill moved from Maury Co, TN, to Johnson Co, TX with his father, Thomas Kendrick Love, and some of his siblings, after his mother died, when he was a young man.
Bill, age 26, married Hettie Jane Williams, 15, on November 23, 1878. Hettie was the daughter of George Washington and Mary (Thurman) Williams.
They lived with Hettie's mother, Mary, in Cleburne, Johnson Co, TX for at least two years after they were married. Their first child, George Thomas Love, was born on September 2, 1879.
On July 1, 1880,
William J. & his wife, Hettie Love, ages 28 & 17, lived in Precinct 7, Grayson Co, TX, with Hettie's mother, Mary Williams, & her children.
Household Members
Mary Williams 36 (born in TN)
Mary's children:
Ezekial Williams 19 (MO)
Edward Williams 14 (MO)
Margaret E. Williams 12 (MO)
Robert Williams 10 (MO)
Hettie J. Love 17 (MO - daughter of Mary Williams)
William J. Love 28 (TN)
George T. Love 8m (TX)
Kelly Williams, age 18 (born in TN - a laborer- lived with them)
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In the summer of 1880 Bill & Hettie moved to Sandusky with her mother, Mary Williams. It was located about 17 miles northwest of Sherman in northwestern Grayson County.
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If documents are correct, it appears that after George was born Bill & Hettie lived in various parts of TX where most of their children were born. Records show that Hettie gave birth to 14 children, but the names of only 9 are known:
1 George Thomas Love - Cleburne Co, TX on September 2, 1879
2 Mose - Cooke Co, TX on Feb. 7, 1881
3 Jackson "Jack" - Grayson Co, TX on Nov. 23, 1882
4 Samuel "Sam" William - Cooke Co, TX on Aug. 11, 1884
5 Elisha Edward - Grayson Co, TX on Mar. 15, 1887
6 Rosa Belle - Gordonsville, Grayson Co, TX on Dec. 21, 1888
7 Robert Lee - Marietta, I.T. (later Love Co, OK) on May 2, 1894
8 Jesse James - Wilson, Carter Co, OK on Oct. 22, 1898
9 Emma - Wilson, Carter Co, OK in 1901
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Hettie's mother, Mary Williams, & her brothers, Ed & Robert, moved from Sandusky, TX to Pickens Co, I.T. in 1892. Bill & Hettie followed two years later. This was after considering locating in what is now Oklahoma City, however, Bill didn't think the land would ever be worth anything. Instead, they rented farm land in Wilson where Bill operated the local gin and general store. His son, George, managed the store and worked as postmaster of the post-office in their store.
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On June 14, 1900,
William J. & Hettie J. Love, ages 46 & 37, were renting a farm in Township 5, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory. Bill & Hettie had been married 22 years; Hettie had given birth to 13 children - only 7 were living.
Household Members
William J. Love 46 (born in TN)
Hettie J. Love 37 (MO)
Children - all born in TX except for Robert
George T. Love 20
Mose Love 19
Jack Love 17
Samuel Love 15
Elisha Love 13
Rosie B. Love 10
Robert L. Love 6 (born in Indian Territory)
Bill employed two single men to help with the farm work: Sidney Beesley & Jake Mangus, ages 19 & 30 (both born in TX).
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Tuesday, October 29, 1901
Hettie's mother, Mary, visited her.
"Mrs. Williams and Miss Tyler of South Ardmore visited Mrs. Williams' daughter, Mrs Bill Love, at Wilson,yesterday."
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Monday, December 2, 1901
"Mr. Bill Love and family of Wilson visited Mrs. Mary Williams yesterday."
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Tuesday, November 11, 1902
"W.J. Love, a gin man and merchant from Wilson, was in the city yesterday."
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Bill & Hettie's son, George, was 26 years old, still single, when an incident took place in the store that quickly made local news. He shot Tom Williams (unrelated), a man who worked at the gin. George was known to have had a "quick" temper.
Two family versions of the incident have been passed down over the years. One account is that when Tom insisted on getting groceries on credit, George refused and shot him; the other is that George shot Tom, who was in the store harassing his pet dog. However, neither version is correct; the shooting did not take place in the family store.
This is shown by the following newspaper account published in The Daily Ardmoreite on Sunday, December 24, 1905.
"Tom Williams shot Down By Postmaster Love
Deceased Had Started to Interfere in a Difficulty Between Other Parties When Love Opened Fire, Shooting Him Twice.
Provence, I.T., Dec. 23 - (Special) - Tom Williams, a gin man at Wilson, was shot and fatally wounded at that place yesterday afternoon by George Love, postmaster at Wilson. The shooting occurred about sundown.
It is believed that Love's father and another party named Harris, had a difficulty about some stock getting into Harris' field, when George Love struck Harris with a revolver. Williams, who was a witness to the trouble, is said to have started to interfere when Love opened fire upon him, two shots taking effect, one in the thigh and the other in the abdomen. Love is said to have also fired three shots at Lando Bynum, a merchant at Wilson, in front of whose store the shooting occurred. Love was placed under arrest and carried to Ardmore, where he was placed in the Federal jail.
Williams died at 11 o'clock today of his injuries. He was a member of the I.O.O.F., which order will have charge of his funeral at Pleasant Mound Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Deputy Marshal Irby came in from Wilson this morning having to charge Geo. Love, charged with the killing of Tom Williams who was shot last night. The wounded man lingered until this morning, when he expired. It could not be ascertained whether or not the deceased made an ante-morten statement.
Love who it is alleged did the shooting is a young man apparently about 26 years of age. He is postmaster in the town of Wilson. The exact version of the shooting could not be learned. It seems, however, that Love's father was engaged in a fight when outsiders interfered. The dead man was employed at a gin near that place."
More about the incident can be seen on George's memorial. He never had to serve time.
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On May 13, 1910,
William J. & Hettie, were renting a farm in Wilson, Carter Co, OK. Bill & Hettie had been married 31 years; she had given birth to 14 children. Everyone old enough helped with the farm work.
Household members
William J. Love 57
Hettie Love 46
Children:
Edward (Elisha) Love 22
Belle Love 20
Robert Love 16
Emma Love 8
George Thomas Love 31
(William and Hettie's son was shown as Louis G.)
Nettie Love 23 (born in OK - George's wife)
Thelma Love 4 (OK - George & Nettie's daughter)
Jewel Love 2 (OK - George & Nettie's daughter)
George & Nettie had been married 5 years; she had given birth to 2 children.
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On Nov. 27, 1912, little four year old Edna (daughter of their son, Mose, and his first wife, Addie) was staying with them. She was outside with them while they were burning brush, & somehow, through a freak set of circumstances, she was caught in the flames and was seriously burned.
She was seen by Dr. J.W. Denner, who had a practice in Provence, but he was unable to do anything to help, and she died later that day. Her father made funeral arrangements, paying $12 for an Oak Coffin, and she was buried that same day.
News about this sad incident was published in the Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite on Wednesday, December 4, 1912
"The little girl of Mose Love was so badly burned one day last week as to cause her death in a short while. She was playing near a fire in the yard when her clothing caught on fire. Her grandmother, Mrs. Bill Love, burned her hands painfully in trying to save the child. The child's mother, Mrs. Addie Love, died suddenly about two weeks ago. Our sympathy is with the bereaved family."
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In 1917 Bill & Hettie's sons, George and Mose, both residents of Legate, OK, were sentenced to serve time in the United States Penitentiary at Leavenworth Prison in Kansas on the charge of "Introducing Liquor." George was fined $200; Mose $100. Both were transported from McAlester to Leavenworth on June 24, 1917.
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In 1920 they lived on a farm next to their son's, Mose, Jack, & Sam. Their son, George, was serving time in McCalester OK prison. His wife & children were living with them.
On February 11, 1920,
William J. & Hettie J. Love were still renting their farm in Wilson.
Household members
William J. Love 69
Hettie J. Love
Robert L. Love 26 (son)
Ethel Love 19 (Robert's wife)
James T. 8 months (Robert & Ethel's son)
Nettie 32 (George's wife)
Thelma 14 (George & Nettie's daughter)
Jewel 12 (George & Nettie's daughter)
Pearl 10 (George & Nettie's daughter)
Howard 8 (George & Nettie's son)
Bertha 6 (George & Nettie's daughter)
Dortha 4 years 1 month (George & Nettie's daughter)
Colbert Love 9 (William & Hettie's grandson) Colbert was the son of Mose & his first wife, Addie.
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At some point in time, it appears that Bill and/or his sons may have been in the whiskey making business. Headlines on page 1 of The Daily Ardmoreite was published in the Daily Ardmoreite Monday, December 10, 1923
"MOUND OF EARTH HIS BIG WHISKY MAKING FACTORY
Officers Accidentally Uncover Old Plant That May Have Been in Use for Many Years.
No Liquor or Mash Found By Deputies
Secret Door Led Into Tunnel Which Opened on Underground Distillery.
Members of the sheriff's force Sunday unearthed a mammoth still buried in an underground vault near the home of W.J. Love, four miles northeast of Hoxbar. Officers were unable to determine on whose property the still was located.
A small knoll had been tunneled and in a room, 12 by 20 feet, a complete apparatus had been constructed, the still buried in the side of the hill as in the same manner steam boilers are set in foundations. In the approach to the room, a passage way lead to a water well.
No liquor or mash was found in the place, evidence showing that the place had not been used for about a week. However, it is believed that the still had been planted there for several years.
Entrance Covered
Approach to the place was covered on the side of the knoll with grass and brush, a trap door fitting closely over the entrance.
It was by accident that the officers found the place, they being in search of another still in that section. They stopped at a place which bore signs of many hoof-prints and footsteps. While kicking around in the grass on of them found a used heavy wire, and by pulling on it the door was moved slightly.
All of the equipment was made of copper, but because of the size of the still boiler, it was not brought from its hiding place in the earth. The huge worm was brought to the county jail for storage."
On April 23, 1930,
William J. & Hettie J., ages 78 & 66, lived on a farm in Wilson with their son, Robert L. & his wife.
Household members
Robert L. Love 35
Ethel Love 29 (Robert's wife)
James T. Love 10 (son)
Ray Love 8
Robert Love 6
Odis Love 4 years & 2 months
Billie J. Love 2 years & 1 month
William J. Love 78 (Robert's father)
Hettie J. Love 66 (Robert's mother)
Colbert Love 18 (Robert's nephew - son of his brother, Mose)
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Bill & Hettie's granddaughter, Thelma Love, age 24, died in their home, near Legate, on Saturday, November 29, 1930.
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News about Bill and Hettie's 60th Wedding Anniversary was published in The Daily Ardmoreite on Monday, November 28, 1938.
Hoxbar Couple Observes Sixtieth Wedding Date
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ford, 23 Fifth avenue northwest, have as their guests the latter's father and mother. Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Love, who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thanksgiving day. The couple has seven children, 42 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. They reside in the Hoxbar community.
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Bill died on April 19, 1939. His obit was published in the Daily Ardmoreite on April 20, 1939.
"TRIBUTE PAID TO W.J. LOVE
Funeral Services Are Conducted at McMillan Cemetery
Funeral services for W.J. Love, who died after an illness of eight months at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Belle Ford, Wednesday, will be held at McMillan Cemetery Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with the Rev. J.O. Gash officiating. Burial, with Bettes Funeral home in charge, will be in McMillan Cemetery.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Hettie Love; one daughter, Mrs. Belle Ford, Ardmore; six sons, George Love, Mose Love, Jack Love, Bob Love, Hoxbar Route, Ardmore; Sam and Elisha Love, Ardmore; 47 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Love was born near Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 10, 1850. He moved here from Grayson county, Texas, and has lived in the Ardmore vicinity for the past 47 years. At one time Mr. Love was a farmer and stockman and at the time of his death was a member of the Woodmen of the World. Mr. and Mrs. Love celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary a few months ago."
L to R: William, Hettie, Sam & his wife, Lessie - Sam holding their daughter, Mary, Rosa Belle, Mose, Elisha "Taylor," & George. Robert standing in front of Hettie. Their son, Jack, was missing. Perhaps he took the picture.
William James was known as Bill. His parents were first half cousins.
Thomas Kendrick Love 1817–1900
Virginia Jane "Jennie" Love 1817–1876
William James & his siblings:
Joel Thomas Love 1839–1917
Samuel Love 1842–1914
John A Love 1843–
Anna Dianna Love 1843–1888
Edom Love 1845–1910
Edwin Love 1847–
Clara Love 1847–
Sabra Love 1848–
William James Love 1852–1939
M A Love 1852–
Lucretia Love 1854–
Thomas Charles Love 1856–
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Bill's tombstone shows that he was born on Aug. 7, which was in error. He had a twin, M.A., who has been shown as a female on the census records. Nothing more is known about her.
On August 25, 1860,
Wm, age 8, lived in District 2, Maury Co, TN with his parents, T.K. & Jane Love. He had a twin sister, shown as M.A. Their post office was in Isoms Store.
Thomas was living on a farm near his brother, John Love, & his family. John was fairly wealthy owning land & personal estate valued at $1000 & $475.
Household Members - all born in TN
T K Love 44 (farmer - personal estate of $335)
Jane Love 44 (wife)
Children:
Joel Love 21 (farm labor)
Samuel Love 19
John Love 17
Diana Love 15
Edvin Love 13
Sabra Love 12
Wm Love 8
M A Love 8 (female)
Lucretia Love 6
Thos Love 4
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On August 10, 1870,
Wm. J., age 19, lived in District 14, Hickman Co, TN with his parents, T.K. & Jane Love. Their post office was in Centerville. Thomas & Jane were still living next to his brother, John, whose wealth had decreased greatly after serving in the Civil War. He now owned land & personal estate valued at $300 & $200.
Household Members - all born in TN
T K Love 54 (farmer - personal estate valued at $160)
Jane Love 54
Edman Love 24
Mary Love 22
S E Love 20
Wm J Love 19
P A Love 16
Q A Love 4/12
J F Love 6
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Bill moved from Maury Co, TN, to Johnson Co, TX with his father, Thomas Kendrick Love, and some of his siblings, after his mother died, when he was a young man.
Bill, age 26, married Hettie Jane Williams, 15, on November 23, 1878. Hettie was the daughter of George Washington and Mary (Thurman) Williams.
They lived with Hettie's mother, Mary, in Cleburne, Johnson Co, TX for at least two years after they were married. Their first child, George Thomas Love, was born on September 2, 1879.
On July 1, 1880,
William J. & his wife, Hettie Love, ages 28 & 17, lived in Precinct 7, Grayson Co, TX, with Hettie's mother, Mary Williams, & her children.
Household Members
Mary Williams 36 (born in TN)
Mary's children:
Ezekial Williams 19 (MO)
Edward Williams 14 (MO)
Margaret E. Williams 12 (MO)
Robert Williams 10 (MO)
Hettie J. Love 17 (MO - daughter of Mary Williams)
William J. Love 28 (TN)
George T. Love 8m (TX)
Kelly Williams, age 18 (born in TN - a laborer- lived with them)
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In the summer of 1880 Bill & Hettie moved to Sandusky with her mother, Mary Williams. It was located about 17 miles northwest of Sherman in northwestern Grayson County.
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If documents are correct, it appears that after George was born Bill & Hettie lived in various parts of TX where most of their children were born. Records show that Hettie gave birth to 14 children, but the names of only 9 are known:
1 George Thomas Love - Cleburne Co, TX on September 2, 1879
2 Mose - Cooke Co, TX on Feb. 7, 1881
3 Jackson "Jack" - Grayson Co, TX on Nov. 23, 1882
4 Samuel "Sam" William - Cooke Co, TX on Aug. 11, 1884
5 Elisha Edward - Grayson Co, TX on Mar. 15, 1887
6 Rosa Belle - Gordonsville, Grayson Co, TX on Dec. 21, 1888
7 Robert Lee - Marietta, I.T. (later Love Co, OK) on May 2, 1894
8 Jesse James - Wilson, Carter Co, OK on Oct. 22, 1898
9 Emma - Wilson, Carter Co, OK in 1901
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Hettie's mother, Mary Williams, & her brothers, Ed & Robert, moved from Sandusky, TX to Pickens Co, I.T. in 1892. Bill & Hettie followed two years later. This was after considering locating in what is now Oklahoma City, however, Bill didn't think the land would ever be worth anything. Instead, they rented farm land in Wilson where Bill operated the local gin and general store. His son, George, managed the store and worked as postmaster of the post-office in their store.
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On June 14, 1900,
William J. & Hettie J. Love, ages 46 & 37, were renting a farm in Township 5, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory. Bill & Hettie had been married 22 years; Hettie had given birth to 13 children - only 7 were living.
Household Members
William J. Love 46 (born in TN)
Hettie J. Love 37 (MO)
Children - all born in TX except for Robert
George T. Love 20
Mose Love 19
Jack Love 17
Samuel Love 15
Elisha Love 13
Rosie B. Love 10
Robert L. Love 6 (born in Indian Territory)
Bill employed two single men to help with the farm work: Sidney Beesley & Jake Mangus, ages 19 & 30 (both born in TX).
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Tuesday, October 29, 1901
Hettie's mother, Mary, visited her.
"Mrs. Williams and Miss Tyler of South Ardmore visited Mrs. Williams' daughter, Mrs Bill Love, at Wilson,yesterday."
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Monday, December 2, 1901
"Mr. Bill Love and family of Wilson visited Mrs. Mary Williams yesterday."
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Tuesday, November 11, 1902
"W.J. Love, a gin man and merchant from Wilson, was in the city yesterday."
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Bill & Hettie's son, George, was 26 years old, still single, when an incident took place in the store that quickly made local news. He shot Tom Williams (unrelated), a man who worked at the gin. George was known to have had a "quick" temper.
Two family versions of the incident have been passed down over the years. One account is that when Tom insisted on getting groceries on credit, George refused and shot him; the other is that George shot Tom, who was in the store harassing his pet dog. However, neither version is correct; the shooting did not take place in the family store.
This is shown by the following newspaper account published in The Daily Ardmoreite on Sunday, December 24, 1905.
"Tom Williams shot Down By Postmaster Love
Deceased Had Started to Interfere in a Difficulty Between Other Parties When Love Opened Fire, Shooting Him Twice.
Provence, I.T., Dec. 23 - (Special) - Tom Williams, a gin man at Wilson, was shot and fatally wounded at that place yesterday afternoon by George Love, postmaster at Wilson. The shooting occurred about sundown.
It is believed that Love's father and another party named Harris, had a difficulty about some stock getting into Harris' field, when George Love struck Harris with a revolver. Williams, who was a witness to the trouble, is said to have started to interfere when Love opened fire upon him, two shots taking effect, one in the thigh and the other in the abdomen. Love is said to have also fired three shots at Lando Bynum, a merchant at Wilson, in front of whose store the shooting occurred. Love was placed under arrest and carried to Ardmore, where he was placed in the Federal jail.
Williams died at 11 o'clock today of his injuries. He was a member of the I.O.O.F., which order will have charge of his funeral at Pleasant Mound Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Deputy Marshal Irby came in from Wilson this morning having to charge Geo. Love, charged with the killing of Tom Williams who was shot last night. The wounded man lingered until this morning, when he expired. It could not be ascertained whether or not the deceased made an ante-morten statement.
Love who it is alleged did the shooting is a young man apparently about 26 years of age. He is postmaster in the town of Wilson. The exact version of the shooting could not be learned. It seems, however, that Love's father was engaged in a fight when outsiders interfered. The dead man was employed at a gin near that place."
More about the incident can be seen on George's memorial. He never had to serve time.
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On May 13, 1910,
William J. & Hettie, were renting a farm in Wilson, Carter Co, OK. Bill & Hettie had been married 31 years; she had given birth to 14 children. Everyone old enough helped with the farm work.
Household members
William J. Love 57
Hettie Love 46
Children:
Edward (Elisha) Love 22
Belle Love 20
Robert Love 16
Emma Love 8
George Thomas Love 31
(William and Hettie's son was shown as Louis G.)
Nettie Love 23 (born in OK - George's wife)
Thelma Love 4 (OK - George & Nettie's daughter)
Jewel Love 2 (OK - George & Nettie's daughter)
George & Nettie had been married 5 years; she had given birth to 2 children.
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On Nov. 27, 1912, little four year old Edna (daughter of their son, Mose, and his first wife, Addie) was staying with them. She was outside with them while they were burning brush, & somehow, through a freak set of circumstances, she was caught in the flames and was seriously burned.
She was seen by Dr. J.W. Denner, who had a practice in Provence, but he was unable to do anything to help, and she died later that day. Her father made funeral arrangements, paying $12 for an Oak Coffin, and she was buried that same day.
News about this sad incident was published in the Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite on Wednesday, December 4, 1912
"The little girl of Mose Love was so badly burned one day last week as to cause her death in a short while. She was playing near a fire in the yard when her clothing caught on fire. Her grandmother, Mrs. Bill Love, burned her hands painfully in trying to save the child. The child's mother, Mrs. Addie Love, died suddenly about two weeks ago. Our sympathy is with the bereaved family."
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In 1917 Bill & Hettie's sons, George and Mose, both residents of Legate, OK, were sentenced to serve time in the United States Penitentiary at Leavenworth Prison in Kansas on the charge of "Introducing Liquor." George was fined $200; Mose $100. Both were transported from McAlester to Leavenworth on June 24, 1917.
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In 1920 they lived on a farm next to their son's, Mose, Jack, & Sam. Their son, George, was serving time in McCalester OK prison. His wife & children were living with them.
On February 11, 1920,
William J. & Hettie J. Love were still renting their farm in Wilson.
Household members
William J. Love 69
Hettie J. Love
Robert L. Love 26 (son)
Ethel Love 19 (Robert's wife)
James T. 8 months (Robert & Ethel's son)
Nettie 32 (George's wife)
Thelma 14 (George & Nettie's daughter)
Jewel 12 (George & Nettie's daughter)
Pearl 10 (George & Nettie's daughter)
Howard 8 (George & Nettie's son)
Bertha 6 (George & Nettie's daughter)
Dortha 4 years 1 month (George & Nettie's daughter)
Colbert Love 9 (William & Hettie's grandson) Colbert was the son of Mose & his first wife, Addie.
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At some point in time, it appears that Bill and/or his sons may have been in the whiskey making business. Headlines on page 1 of The Daily Ardmoreite was published in the Daily Ardmoreite Monday, December 10, 1923
"MOUND OF EARTH HIS BIG WHISKY MAKING FACTORY
Officers Accidentally Uncover Old Plant That May Have Been in Use for Many Years.
No Liquor or Mash Found By Deputies
Secret Door Led Into Tunnel Which Opened on Underground Distillery.
Members of the sheriff's force Sunday unearthed a mammoth still buried in an underground vault near the home of W.J. Love, four miles northeast of Hoxbar. Officers were unable to determine on whose property the still was located.
A small knoll had been tunneled and in a room, 12 by 20 feet, a complete apparatus had been constructed, the still buried in the side of the hill as in the same manner steam boilers are set in foundations. In the approach to the room, a passage way lead to a water well.
No liquor or mash was found in the place, evidence showing that the place had not been used for about a week. However, it is believed that the still had been planted there for several years.
Entrance Covered
Approach to the place was covered on the side of the knoll with grass and brush, a trap door fitting closely over the entrance.
It was by accident that the officers found the place, they being in search of another still in that section. They stopped at a place which bore signs of many hoof-prints and footsteps. While kicking around in the grass on of them found a used heavy wire, and by pulling on it the door was moved slightly.
All of the equipment was made of copper, but because of the size of the still boiler, it was not brought from its hiding place in the earth. The huge worm was brought to the county jail for storage."
On April 23, 1930,
William J. & Hettie J., ages 78 & 66, lived on a farm in Wilson with their son, Robert L. & his wife.
Household members
Robert L. Love 35
Ethel Love 29 (Robert's wife)
James T. Love 10 (son)
Ray Love 8
Robert Love 6
Odis Love 4 years & 2 months
Billie J. Love 2 years & 1 month
William J. Love 78 (Robert's father)
Hettie J. Love 66 (Robert's mother)
Colbert Love 18 (Robert's nephew - son of his brother, Mose)
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Bill & Hettie's granddaughter, Thelma Love, age 24, died in their home, near Legate, on Saturday, November 29, 1930.
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News about Bill and Hettie's 60th Wedding Anniversary was published in The Daily Ardmoreite on Monday, November 28, 1938.
Hoxbar Couple Observes Sixtieth Wedding Date
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ford, 23 Fifth avenue northwest, have as their guests the latter's father and mother. Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Love, who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thanksgiving day. The couple has seven children, 42 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. They reside in the Hoxbar community.
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Bill died on April 19, 1939. His obit was published in the Daily Ardmoreite on April 20, 1939.
"TRIBUTE PAID TO W.J. LOVE
Funeral Services Are Conducted at McMillan Cemetery
Funeral services for W.J. Love, who died after an illness of eight months at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Belle Ford, Wednesday, will be held at McMillan Cemetery Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with the Rev. J.O. Gash officiating. Burial, with Bettes Funeral home in charge, will be in McMillan Cemetery.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Hettie Love; one daughter, Mrs. Belle Ford, Ardmore; six sons, George Love, Mose Love, Jack Love, Bob Love, Hoxbar Route, Ardmore; Sam and Elisha Love, Ardmore; 47 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Love was born near Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 10, 1850. He moved here from Grayson county, Texas, and has lived in the Ardmore vicinity for the past 47 years. At one time Mr. Love was a farmer and stockman and at the time of his death was a member of the Woodmen of the World. Mr. and Mrs. Love celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary a few months ago."
Photo of William & Hettie Love & their children was taken at their home in Wilson, OK.
L to R: William, Hettie, Sam & his wife, Lessie - Sam holding their daughter, Mary, Rosa Belle, Mose, Elisha "Taylor," & George. Robert standing in front of Hettie. Their son, Jack, was missing. Perhaps he took the picture.
William James was known as Bill. His parents were first half cousins.
Thomas Kendrick Love 1817–1900
Virginia Jane "Jennie" Love 1817–1876
William James & his siblings:
Joel Thomas Love 1839–1917
Samuel Love 1842–1914
John A Love 1843–
Anna Dianna Love 1843–1888
Edom Love 1845–1910
Edwin Love 1847–
Clara Love 1847–
Sabra Love 1848–
William James Love 1852–1939
M A Love 1852–
Lucretia Love 1854–
Thomas Charles Love 1856–
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Bill's tombstone shows that he was born on Aug. 7, which was in error. He had a twin, M.A., who has been shown as a female on the census records. Nothing more is known about her.
On August 25, 1860,
Wm, age 8, lived in District 2, Maury Co, TN with his parents, T.K. & Jane Love. He had a twin sister, shown as M.A. Their post office was in Isoms Store.
Thomas was living on a farm near his brother, John Love, & his family. John was fairly wealthy owning land & personal estate valued at $1000 & $475.
Household Members - all born in TN
T K Love 44 (farmer - personal estate of $335)
Jane Love 44 (wife)
Children:
Joel Love 21 (farm labor)
Samuel Love 19
John Love 17
Diana Love 15
Edvin Love 13
Sabra Love 12
Wm Love 8
M A Love 8 (female)
Lucretia Love 6
Thos Love 4
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On August 10, 1870,
Wm. J., age 19, lived in District 14, Hickman Co, TN with his parents, T.K. & Jane Love. Their post office was in Centerville. Thomas & Jane were still living next to his brother, John, whose wealth had decreased greatly after serving in the Civil War. He now owned land & personal estate valued at $300 & $200.
Household Members - all born in TN
T K Love 54 (farmer - personal estate valued at $160)
Jane Love 54
Edman Love 24
Mary Love 22
S E Love 20
Wm J Love 19
P A Love 16
Q A Love 4/12
J F Love 6
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Bill moved from Maury Co, TN, to Johnson Co, TX with his father, Thomas Kendrick Love, and some of his siblings, after his mother died, when he was a young man.
Bill, age 26, married Hettie Jane Williams, 15, on November 23, 1878. Hettie was the daughter of George Washington and Mary (Thurman) Williams.
They lived with Hettie's mother, Mary, in Cleburne, Johnson Co, TX for at least two years after they were married. Their first child, George Thomas Love, was born on September 2, 1879.
On July 1, 1880,
William J. & his wife, Hettie Love, ages 28 & 17, lived in Precinct 7, Grayson Co, TX, with Hettie's mother, Mary Williams, & her children.
Household Members
Mary Williams 36 (born in TN)
Mary's children:
Ezekial Williams 19 (MO)
Edward Williams 14 (MO)
Margaret E. Williams 12 (MO)
Robert Williams 10 (MO)
Hettie J. Love 17 (MO - daughter of Mary Williams)
William J. Love 28 (TN)
George T. Love 8m (TX)
Kelly Williams, age 18 (born in TN - a laborer- lived with them)
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In the summer of 1880 Bill & Hettie moved to Sandusky with her mother, Mary Williams. It was located about 17 miles northwest of Sherman in northwestern Grayson County.
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If documents are correct, it appears that after George was born Bill & Hettie lived in various parts of TX where most of their children were born. Records show that Hettie gave birth to 14 children, but the names of only 9 are known:
1 George Thomas Love - Cleburne Co, TX on September 2, 1879
2 Mose - Cooke Co, TX on Feb. 7, 1881
3 Jackson "Jack" - Grayson Co, TX on Nov. 23, 1882
4 Samuel "Sam" William - Cooke Co, TX on Aug. 11, 1884
5 Elisha Edward - Grayson Co, TX on Mar. 15, 1887
6 Rosa Belle - Gordonsville, Grayson Co, TX on Dec. 21, 1888
7 Robert Lee - Marietta, I.T. (later Love Co, OK) on May 2, 1894
8 Jesse James - Wilson, Carter Co, OK on Oct. 22, 1898
9 Emma - Wilson, Carter Co, OK in 1901
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Hettie's mother, Mary Williams, & her brothers, Ed & Robert, moved from Sandusky, TX to Pickens Co, I.T. in 1892. Bill & Hettie followed two years later. This was after considering locating in what is now Oklahoma City, however, Bill didn't think the land would ever be worth anything. Instead, they rented farm land in Wilson where Bill operated the local gin and general store. His son, George, managed the store and worked as postmaster of the post-office in their store.
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On June 14, 1900,
William J. & Hettie J. Love, ages 46 & 37, were renting a farm in Township 5, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory. Bill & Hettie had been married 22 years; Hettie had given birth to 13 children - only 7 were living.
Household Members
William J. Love 46 (born in TN)
Hettie J. Love 37 (MO)
Children - all born in TX except for Robert
George T. Love 20
Mose Love 19
Jack Love 17
Samuel Love 15
Elisha Love 13
Rosie B. Love 10
Robert L. Love 6 (born in Indian Territory)
Bill employed two single men to help with the farm work: Sidney Beesley & Jake Mangus, ages 19 & 30 (both born in TX).
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Tuesday, October 29, 1901
Hettie's mother, Mary, visited her.
"Mrs. Williams and Miss Tyler of South Ardmore visited Mrs. Williams' daughter, Mrs Bill Love, at Wilson,yesterday."
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Monday, December 2, 1901
"Mr. Bill Love and family of Wilson visited Mrs. Mary Williams yesterday."
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Tuesday, November 11, 1902
"W.J. Love, a gin man and merchant from Wilson, was in the city yesterday."
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Bill & Hettie's son, George, was 26 years old, still single, when an incident took place in the store that quickly made local news. He shot Tom Williams (unrelated), a man who worked at the gin. George was known to have had a "quick" temper.
Two family versions of the incident have been passed down over the years. One account is that when Tom insisted on getting groceries on credit, George refused and shot him; the other is that George shot Tom, who was in the store harassing his pet dog. However, neither version is correct; the shooting did not take place in the family store.
This is shown by the following newspaper account published in The Daily Ardmoreite on Sunday, December 24, 1905.
"Tom Williams shot Down By Postmaster Love
Deceased Had Started to Interfere in a Difficulty Between Other Parties When Love Opened Fire, Shooting Him Twice.
Provence, I.T., Dec. 23 - (Special) - Tom Williams, a gin man at Wilson, was shot and fatally wounded at that place yesterday afternoon by George Love, postmaster at Wilson. The shooting occurred about sundown.
It is believed that Love's father and another party named Harris, had a difficulty about some stock getting into Harris' field, when George Love struck Harris with a revolver. Williams, who was a witness to the trouble, is said to have started to interfere when Love opened fire upon him, two shots taking effect, one in the thigh and the other in the abdomen. Love is said to have also fired three shots at Lando Bynum, a merchant at Wilson, in front of whose store the shooting occurred. Love was placed under arrest and carried to Ardmore, where he was placed in the Federal jail.
Williams died at 11 o'clock today of his injuries. He was a member of the I.O.O.F., which order will have charge of his funeral at Pleasant Mound Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Deputy Marshal Irby came in from Wilson this morning having to charge Geo. Love, charged with the killing of Tom Williams who was shot last night. The wounded man lingered until this morning, when he expired. It could not be ascertained whether or not the deceased made an ante-morten statement.
Love who it is alleged did the shooting is a young man apparently about 26 years of age. He is postmaster in the town of Wilson. The exact version of the shooting could not be learned. It seems, however, that Love's father was engaged in a fight when outsiders interfered. The dead man was employed at a gin near that place."
More about the incident can be seen on George's memorial. He never had to serve time.
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On May 13, 1910,
William J. & Hettie, were renting a farm in Wilson, Carter Co, OK. Bill & Hettie had been married 31 years; she had given birth to 14 children. Everyone old enough helped with the farm work.
Household members
William J. Love 57
Hettie Love 46
Children:
Edward (Elisha) Love 22
Belle Love 20
Robert Love 16
Emma Love 8
George Thomas Love 31
(William and Hettie's son was shown as Louis G.)
Nettie Love 23 (born in OK - George's wife)
Thelma Love 4 (OK - George & Nettie's daughter)
Jewel Love 2 (OK - George & Nettie's daughter)
George & Nettie had been married 5 years; she had given birth to 2 children.
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On Nov. 27, 1912, little four year old Edna (daughter of their son, Mose, and his first wife, Addie) was staying with them. She was outside with them while they were burning brush, & somehow, through a freak set of circumstances, she was caught in the flames and was seriously burned.
She was seen by Dr. J.W. Denner, who had a practice in Provence, but he was unable to do anything to help, and she died later that day. Her father made funeral arrangements, paying $12 for an Oak Coffin, and she was buried that same day.
News about this sad incident was published in the Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite on Wednesday, December 4, 1912
"The little girl of Mose Love was so badly burned one day last week as to cause her death in a short while. She was playing near a fire in the yard when her clothing caught on fire. Her grandmother, Mrs. Bill Love, burned her hands painfully in trying to save the child. The child's mother, Mrs. Addie Love, died suddenly about two weeks ago. Our sympathy is with the bereaved family."
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In 1917 Bill & Hettie's sons, George and Mose, both residents of Legate, OK, were sentenced to serve time in the United States Penitentiary at Leavenworth Prison in Kansas on the charge of "Introducing Liquor." George was fined $200; Mose $100. Both were transported from McAlester to Leavenworth on June 24, 1917.
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In 1920 they lived on a farm next to their son's, Mose, Jack, & Sam. Their son, George, was serving time in McCalester OK prison. His wife & children were living with them.
On February 11, 1920,
William J. & Hettie J. Love were still renting their farm in Wilson.
Household members
William J. Love 69
Hettie J. Love
Robert L. Love 26 (son)
Ethel Love 19 (Robert's wife)
James T. 8 months (Robert & Ethel's son)
Nettie 32 (George's wife)
Thelma 14 (George & Nettie's daughter)
Jewel 12 (George & Nettie's daughter)
Pearl 10 (George & Nettie's daughter)
Howard 8 (George & Nettie's son)
Bertha 6 (George & Nettie's daughter)
Dortha 4 years 1 month (George & Nettie's daughter)
Colbert Love 9 (William & Hettie's grandson) Colbert was the son of Mose & his first wife, Addie.
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At some point in time, it appears that Bill and/or his sons may have been in the whiskey making business. Headlines on page 1 of The Daily Ardmoreite was published in the Daily Ardmoreite Monday, December 10, 1923
"MOUND OF EARTH HIS BIG WHISKY MAKING FACTORY
Officers Accidentally Uncover Old Plant That May Have Been in Use for Many Years.
No Liquor or Mash Found By Deputies
Secret Door Led Into Tunnel Which Opened on Underground Distillery.
Members of the sheriff's force Sunday unearthed a mammoth still buried in an underground vault near the home of W.J. Love, four miles northeast of Hoxbar. Officers were unable to determine on whose property the still was located.
A small knoll had been tunneled and in a room, 12 by 20 feet, a complete apparatus had been constructed, the still buried in the side of the hill as in the same manner steam boilers are set in foundations. In the approach to the room, a passage way lead to a water well.
No liquor or mash was found in the place, evidence showing that the place had not been used for about a week. However, it is believed that the still had been planted there for several years.
Entrance Covered
Approach to the place was covered on the side of the knoll with grass and brush, a trap door fitting closely over the entrance.
It was by accident that the officers found the place, they being in search of another still in that section. They stopped at a place which bore signs of many hoof-prints and footsteps. While kicking around in the grass on of them found a used heavy wire, and by pulling on it the door was moved slightly.
All of the equipment was made of copper, but because of the size of the still boiler, it was not brought from its hiding place in the earth. The huge worm was brought to the county jail for storage."
On April 23, 1930,
William J. & Hettie J., ages 78 & 66, lived on a farm in Wilson with their son, Robert L. & his wife.
Household members
Robert L. Love 35
Ethel Love 29 (Robert's wife)
James T. Love 10 (son)
Ray Love 8
Robert Love 6
Odis Love 4 years & 2 months
Billie J. Love 2 years & 1 month
William J. Love 78 (Robert's father)
Hettie J. Love 66 (Robert's mother)
Colbert Love 18 (Robert's nephew - son of his brother, Mose)
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Bill & Hettie's granddaughter, Thelma Love, age 24, died in their home, near Legate, on Saturday, November 29, 1930.
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News about Bill and Hettie's 60th Wedding Anniversary was published in The Daily Ardmoreite on Monday, November 28, 1938.
Hoxbar Couple Observes Sixtieth Wedding Date
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ford, 23 Fifth avenue northwest, have as their guests the latter's father and mother. Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Love, who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thanksgiving day. The couple has seven children, 42 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. They reside in the Hoxbar community.
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Bill died on April 19, 1939. His obit was published in the Daily Ardmoreite on April 20, 1939.
"TRIBUTE PAID TO W.J. LOVE
Funeral Services Are Conducted at McMillan Cemetery
Funeral services for W.J. Love, who died after an illness of eight months at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Belle Ford, Wednesday, will be held at McMillan Cemetery Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with the Rev. J.O. Gash officiating. Burial, with Bettes Funeral home in charge, will be in McMillan Cemetery.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Hettie Love; one daughter, Mrs. Belle Ford, Ardmore; six sons, George Love, Mose Love, Jack Love, Bob Love, Hoxbar Route, Ardmore; Sam and Elisha Love, Ardmore; 47 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Love was born near Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 10, 1850. He moved here from Grayson county, Texas, and has lived in the Ardmore vicinity for the past 47 years. At one time Mr. Love was a farmer and stockman and at the time of his death was a member of the Woodmen of the World. Mr. and Mrs. Love celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary a few months ago."
L to R: William, Hettie, Sam & his wife, Lessie - Sam holding their daughter, Mary, Rosa Belle, Mose, Elisha "Taylor," & George. Robert standing in front of Hettie. Their son, Jack, was missing. Perhaps he took the picture.
William James was known as Bill. His parents were first half cousins.
Thomas Kendrick Love 1817–1900
Virginia Jane "Jennie" Love 1817–1876
William James & his siblings:
Joel Thomas Love 1839–1917
Samuel Love 1842–1914
John A Love 1843–
Anna Dianna Love 1843–1888
Edom Love 1845–1910
Edwin Love 1847–
Clara Love 1847–
Sabra Love 1848–
William James Love 1852–1939
M A Love 1852–
Lucretia Love 1854–
Thomas Charles Love 1856–
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Bill's tombstone shows that he was born on Aug. 7, which was in error. He had a twin, M.A., who has been shown as a female on the census records. Nothing more is known about her.
On August 25, 1860,
Wm, age 8, lived in District 2, Maury Co, TN with his parents, T.K. & Jane Love. He had a twin sister, shown as M.A. Their post office was in Isoms Store.
Thomas was living on a farm near his brother, John Love, & his family. John was fairly wealthy owning land & personal estate valued at $1000 & $475.
Household Members - all born in TN
T K Love 44 (farmer - personal estate of $335)
Jane Love 44 (wife)
Children:
Joel Love 21 (farm labor)
Samuel Love 19
John Love 17
Diana Love 15
Edvin Love 13
Sabra Love 12
Wm Love 8
M A Love 8 (female)
Lucretia Love 6
Thos Love 4
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On August 10, 1870,
Wm. J., age 19, lived in District 14, Hickman Co, TN with his parents, T.K. & Jane Love. Their post office was in Centerville. Thomas & Jane were still living next to his brother, John, whose wealth had decreased greatly after serving in the Civil War. He now owned land & personal estate valued at $300 & $200.
Household Members - all born in TN
T K Love 54 (farmer - personal estate valued at $160)
Jane Love 54
Edman Love 24
Mary Love 22
S E Love 20
Wm J Love 19
P A Love 16
Q A Love 4/12
J F Love 6
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Bill moved from Maury Co, TN, to Johnson Co, TX with his father, Thomas Kendrick Love, and some of his siblings, after his mother died, when he was a young man.
Bill, age 26, married Hettie Jane Williams, 15, on November 23, 1878. Hettie was the daughter of George Washington and Mary (Thurman) Williams.
They lived with Hettie's mother, Mary, in Cleburne, Johnson Co, TX for at least two years after they were married. Their first child, George Thomas Love, was born on September 2, 1879.
On July 1, 1880,
William J. & his wife, Hettie Love, ages 28 & 17, lived in Precinct 7, Grayson Co, TX, with Hettie's mother, Mary Williams, & her children.
Household Members
Mary Williams 36 (born in TN)
Mary's children:
Ezekial Williams 19 (MO)
Edward Williams 14 (MO)
Margaret E. Williams 12 (MO)
Robert Williams 10 (MO)
Hettie J. Love 17 (MO - daughter of Mary Williams)
William J. Love 28 (TN)
George T. Love 8m (TX)
Kelly Williams, age 18 (born in TN - a laborer- lived with them)
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In the summer of 1880 Bill & Hettie moved to Sandusky with her mother, Mary Williams. It was located about 17 miles northwest of Sherman in northwestern Grayson County.
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If documents are correct, it appears that after George was born Bill & Hettie lived in various parts of TX where most of their children were born. Records show that Hettie gave birth to 14 children, but the names of only 9 are known:
1 George Thomas Love - Cleburne Co, TX on September 2, 1879
2 Mose - Cooke Co, TX on Feb. 7, 1881
3 Jackson "Jack" - Grayson Co, TX on Nov. 23, 1882
4 Samuel "Sam" William - Cooke Co, TX on Aug. 11, 1884
5 Elisha Edward - Grayson Co, TX on Mar. 15, 1887
6 Rosa Belle - Gordonsville, Grayson Co, TX on Dec. 21, 1888
7 Robert Lee - Marietta, I.T. (later Love Co, OK) on May 2, 1894
8 Jesse James - Wilson, Carter Co, OK on Oct. 22, 1898
9 Emma - Wilson, Carter Co, OK in 1901
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Hettie's mother, Mary Williams, & her brothers, Ed & Robert, moved from Sandusky, TX to Pickens Co, I.T. in 1892. Bill & Hettie followed two years later. This was after considering locating in what is now Oklahoma City, however, Bill didn't think the land would ever be worth anything. Instead, they rented farm land in Wilson where Bill operated the local gin and general store. His son, George, managed the store and worked as postmaster of the post-office in their store.
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On June 14, 1900,
William J. & Hettie J. Love, ages 46 & 37, were renting a farm in Township 5, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory. Bill & Hettie had been married 22 years; Hettie had given birth to 13 children - only 7 were living.
Household Members
William J. Love 46 (born in TN)
Hettie J. Love 37 (MO)
Children - all born in TX except for Robert
George T. Love 20
Mose Love 19
Jack Love 17
Samuel Love 15
Elisha Love 13
Rosie B. Love 10
Robert L. Love 6 (born in Indian Territory)
Bill employed two single men to help with the farm work: Sidney Beesley & Jake Mangus, ages 19 & 30 (both born in TX).
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Tuesday, October 29, 1901
Hettie's mother, Mary, visited her.
"Mrs. Williams and Miss Tyler of South Ardmore visited Mrs. Williams' daughter, Mrs Bill Love, at Wilson,yesterday."
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Monday, December 2, 1901
"Mr. Bill Love and family of Wilson visited Mrs. Mary Williams yesterday."
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Tuesday, November 11, 1902
"W.J. Love, a gin man and merchant from Wilson, was in the city yesterday."
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Bill & Hettie's son, George, was 26 years old, still single, when an incident took place in the store that quickly made local news. He shot Tom Williams (unrelated), a man who worked at the gin. George was known to have had a "quick" temper.
Two family versions of the incident have been passed down over the years. One account is that when Tom insisted on getting groceries on credit, George refused and shot him; the other is that George shot Tom, who was in the store harassing his pet dog. However, neither version is correct; the shooting did not take place in the family store.
This is shown by the following newspaper account published in The Daily Ardmoreite on Sunday, December 24, 1905.
"Tom Williams shot Down By Postmaster Love
Deceased Had Started to Interfere in a Difficulty Between Other Parties When Love Opened Fire, Shooting Him Twice.
Provence, I.T., Dec. 23 - (Special) - Tom Williams, a gin man at Wilson, was shot and fatally wounded at that place yesterday afternoon by George Love, postmaster at Wilson. The shooting occurred about sundown.
It is believed that Love's father and another party named Harris, had a difficulty about some stock getting into Harris' field, when George Love struck Harris with a revolver. Williams, who was a witness to the trouble, is said to have started to interfere when Love opened fire upon him, two shots taking effect, one in the thigh and the other in the abdomen. Love is said to have also fired three shots at Lando Bynum, a merchant at Wilson, in front of whose store the shooting occurred. Love was placed under arrest and carried to Ardmore, where he was placed in the Federal jail.
Williams died at 11 o'clock today of his injuries. He was a member of the I.O.O.F., which order will have charge of his funeral at Pleasant Mound Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Deputy Marshal Irby came in from Wilson this morning having to charge Geo. Love, charged with the killing of Tom Williams who was shot last night. The wounded man lingered until this morning, when he expired. It could not be ascertained whether or not the deceased made an ante-morten statement.
Love who it is alleged did the shooting is a young man apparently about 26 years of age. He is postmaster in the town of Wilson. The exact version of the shooting could not be learned. It seems, however, that Love's father was engaged in a fight when outsiders interfered. The dead man was employed at a gin near that place."
More about the incident can be seen on George's memorial. He never had to serve time.
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On May 13, 1910,
William J. & Hettie, were renting a farm in Wilson, Carter Co, OK. Bill & Hettie had been married 31 years; she had given birth to 14 children. Everyone old enough helped with the farm work.
Household members
William J. Love 57
Hettie Love 46
Children:
Edward (Elisha) Love 22
Belle Love 20
Robert Love 16
Emma Love 8
George Thomas Love 31
(William and Hettie's son was shown as Louis G.)
Nettie Love 23 (born in OK - George's wife)
Thelma Love 4 (OK - George & Nettie's daughter)
Jewel Love 2 (OK - George & Nettie's daughter)
George & Nettie had been married 5 years; she had given birth to 2 children.
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On Nov. 27, 1912, little four year old Edna (daughter of their son, Mose, and his first wife, Addie) was staying with them. She was outside with them while they were burning brush, & somehow, through a freak set of circumstances, she was caught in the flames and was seriously burned.
She was seen by Dr. J.W. Denner, who had a practice in Provence, but he was unable to do anything to help, and she died later that day. Her father made funeral arrangements, paying $12 for an Oak Coffin, and she was buried that same day.
News about this sad incident was published in the Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite on Wednesday, December 4, 1912
"The little girl of Mose Love was so badly burned one day last week as to cause her death in a short while. She was playing near a fire in the yard when her clothing caught on fire. Her grandmother, Mrs. Bill Love, burned her hands painfully in trying to save the child. The child's mother, Mrs. Addie Love, died suddenly about two weeks ago. Our sympathy is with the bereaved family."
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In 1917 Bill & Hettie's sons, George and Mose, both residents of Legate, OK, were sentenced to serve time in the United States Penitentiary at Leavenworth Prison in Kansas on the charge of "Introducing Liquor." George was fined $200; Mose $100. Both were transported from McAlester to Leavenworth on June 24, 1917.
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In 1920 they lived on a farm next to their son's, Mose, Jack, & Sam. Their son, George, was serving time in McCalester OK prison. His wife & children were living with them.
On February 11, 1920,
William J. & Hettie J. Love were still renting their farm in Wilson.
Household members
William J. Love 69
Hettie J. Love
Robert L. Love 26 (son)
Ethel Love 19 (Robert's wife)
James T. 8 months (Robert & Ethel's son)
Nettie 32 (George's wife)
Thelma 14 (George & Nettie's daughter)
Jewel 12 (George & Nettie's daughter)
Pearl 10 (George & Nettie's daughter)
Howard 8 (George & Nettie's son)
Bertha 6 (George & Nettie's daughter)
Dortha 4 years 1 month (George & Nettie's daughter)
Colbert Love 9 (William & Hettie's grandson) Colbert was the son of Mose & his first wife, Addie.
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At some point in time, it appears that Bill and/or his sons may have been in the whiskey making business. Headlines on page 1 of The Daily Ardmoreite was published in the Daily Ardmoreite Monday, December 10, 1923
"MOUND OF EARTH HIS BIG WHISKY MAKING FACTORY
Officers Accidentally Uncover Old Plant That May Have Been in Use for Many Years.
No Liquor or Mash Found By Deputies
Secret Door Led Into Tunnel Which Opened on Underground Distillery.
Members of the sheriff's force Sunday unearthed a mammoth still buried in an underground vault near the home of W.J. Love, four miles northeast of Hoxbar. Officers were unable to determine on whose property the still was located.
A small knoll had been tunneled and in a room, 12 by 20 feet, a complete apparatus had been constructed, the still buried in the side of the hill as in the same manner steam boilers are set in foundations. In the approach to the room, a passage way lead to a water well.
No liquor or mash was found in the place, evidence showing that the place had not been used for about a week. However, it is believed that the still had been planted there for several years.
Entrance Covered
Approach to the place was covered on the side of the knoll with grass and brush, a trap door fitting closely over the entrance.
It was by accident that the officers found the place, they being in search of another still in that section. They stopped at a place which bore signs of many hoof-prints and footsteps. While kicking around in the grass on of them found a used heavy wire, and by pulling on it the door was moved slightly.
All of the equipment was made of copper, but because of the size of the still boiler, it was not brought from its hiding place in the earth. The huge worm was brought to the county jail for storage."
On April 23, 1930,
William J. & Hettie J., ages 78 & 66, lived on a farm in Wilson with their son, Robert L. & his wife.
Household members
Robert L. Love 35
Ethel Love 29 (Robert's wife)
James T. Love 10 (son)
Ray Love 8
Robert Love 6
Odis Love 4 years & 2 months
Billie J. Love 2 years & 1 month
William J. Love 78 (Robert's father)
Hettie J. Love 66 (Robert's mother)
Colbert Love 18 (Robert's nephew - son of his brother, Mose)
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Bill & Hettie's granddaughter, Thelma Love, age 24, died in their home, near Legate, on Saturday, November 29, 1930.
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News about Bill and Hettie's 60th Wedding Anniversary was published in The Daily Ardmoreite on Monday, November 28, 1938.
Hoxbar Couple Observes Sixtieth Wedding Date
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ford, 23 Fifth avenue northwest, have as their guests the latter's father and mother. Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Love, who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thanksgiving day. The couple has seven children, 42 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. They reside in the Hoxbar community.
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Bill died on April 19, 1939. His obit was published in the Daily Ardmoreite on April 20, 1939.
"TRIBUTE PAID TO W.J. LOVE
Funeral Services Are Conducted at McMillan Cemetery
Funeral services for W.J. Love, who died after an illness of eight months at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Belle Ford, Wednesday, will be held at McMillan Cemetery Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with the Rev. J.O. Gash officiating. Burial, with Bettes Funeral home in charge, will be in McMillan Cemetery.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Hettie Love; one daughter, Mrs. Belle Ford, Ardmore; six sons, George Love, Mose Love, Jack Love, Bob Love, Hoxbar Route, Ardmore; Sam and Elisha Love, Ardmore; 47 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Love was born near Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 10, 1850. He moved here from Grayson county, Texas, and has lived in the Ardmore vicinity for the past 47 years. At one time Mr. Love was a farmer and stockman and at the time of his death was a member of the Woodmen of the World. Mr. and Mrs. Love celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary a few months ago."
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