____________________
~ "ZORA" HARRIS RUSSELL EDWARDS ~
________________________
ZORA was born to:
"SAMUEL Hartfel HARRIS, Sr." & "SARAH J. Whitley HARRIS"
on 9-8-1868 in Lonoke County, Arkansas.
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ZORA's LINEAGE:
Zora's FATHER, "Samuel Hartfel Harris, Sr.", was a Blacksmith in Lonoke Co., Arkansas; he was born in May 1840 in Alabama. 'His father' was "Charles Ammon Harris" who was born in 1817 in TN & last known in the 1880 Census of Union, White Co., AR where he listed his occupation as a jeweler. 'His mother' was "Jane Welch Harris" who was born in 1819 in SC. Samuel's parents were married in 1838 in Alabama; they moved to Arkansas before 1860 with their 3 children. Son, Samuel Harris, married in 1860 @ Prairie Co., AR; son, Charley Harris, married in 1874 in AR.; daughter, Ann Harris m: Ray, had moved back to her parents' home by the 1880 Census of Union Township, White Co., AR with her 18-yr-old son.
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Zora's MOTHER, "Sarah J. Whitley Harris", was born 5-13-1844 in Prairie, Prairie Co., Ark. She married Samuel Hartfel Harris, Sr. on 1-12-1860 in Prairie Co., Ark. (Prairie Co. is next to Lonoke Co.) She is thought to have died before 1900 because she is not listed on the census for 1900 in Cabot, Lonoke Co., Ark. with her husband. She died on 8-2-1898 @ Graham, Young Co., TX. 'Her parents' were "Taylor Gaylon Whitley" (1814 GA--1878 AR) & "Calista Carrol Cole m: Whitley" (1816 TN --1884 AR); they are buried @ Lonoke Co., AR @ Whitley Cemetery.
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ZORA's SIBLINGS: William Campbell (CAM) Harris, ZORA, RUTH Harris m: Beavers, & Samuel HARTFEL Harris, Jr. who were all born in Ark.
________________________
ZORA was married twice. She 1st. married "Walter Russell" on 10-18-1889 in Lonoke Co, AR. He died after March 1891.
ZORA & "WALTER RUSSELL" had 1 child:
~~Gordon W. Russell (b: 12-21-1891; d: 12-21-1949). Gordon married "Maggie Spann" & had 7 children @ Monkstown; he was a farmer.
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Then, she married "William F. Edwards" in late 1891 in Lonoke Co., Ark.; their children were born in Ark. up to their daughter Lillie having been born in Cabot, Lonoke Co., Ark. in 1901. Fronie, their last child, was born in 1905 in Fannin Co., TX. So, they moved to Fannin Co., at least by Feb. 1905 for Fronie's birth.
"William F. Edwards" was born in Feb. 1871 in Van Buren Co., AR. He died on 3-18-1905 @ Monkstown, Fannin Co., TX...we think that he is one of the 140 souls buried in "unmarked graves @ The Monkstown Cemetery" that ground-penetrating radar discovered in 2008. His death certificate said he was 34 1/2 when he died of pneumonia which he had had 11 days, & he lived 1 1/2 miles west of Monkstown.
William F. Edwards 'mother' was "Deborah Shipp"; she was born in Randolph Co., Alabama in 1845 to Jesse Richard & Elizabeth Shipp, & she died 11-10-1905. William F.'s 'father' was "Isaac D. Edwards" & was born in Alabama in 1838 to Elisha & Canada Edwards & died in 1919. Isaac D. Edwards married Deborah J. Shipp & had 9 children. William F. was their 3rd. child.
ZORA lived most of her 93 yrs. @ Monkstown, Fannin Co., TX.
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ZORA & "WILLIAM F. EDWARDS", they had the following children in Cabot, Lonoke Co., Arkansas:
~~Claude Edwards (b: 3-31-1893);
~~Clyde (Bones) Edwards, his twin, (b: 3-31-1893);
~~Mollie Edwards Brown (b: 11-27-1895);
~~Minnie Edwards Branson (b: 6-12-1897);
~~Lillie Edwards Roach (b: 7-1-1901; d: 6-1-1961).
This child died on the way from Arkansas to TX:
~~Alonzo Edwards (infant death, buried near Durant, OK.).
This last child was born @ Monkstown, Fannin Co., TX:
~~Fronie Edwards McVay (b: 2-8-1905).
---------------------------------
Besides her twin sons & 2 daughters (with their links below this bio), 1 other SON is also buried here @ Forest Grove Cemetery @ Telephone, TX:
Name = "Gordon W. Russell" Memorial # 69649610; CLICK on "Name" beside his name, & you will be taken to "GORDON's Page".
________________________
My Great-grandmother ZORA was adored by all of her children! She lived across a 10-ft.-wide dirt road from her son, Clyde (Bones) Edwards, his wife Eva, their 4 sons, & 5 daughters. She also lived next-door to her daughter, Minnie Branson, her husband Rob, & their 3 sons. So, ZORA had 12 grandchildren always near her.
Mollie Brown & her husband Buck lived @ Selfs & had no children. Lillie Roach & her husband Buck lived @ Wichita Falls with their 6 children. Zora's youngest child, Fronie McVay, & her husband Lee lived in many small communities around the area until finally settling in Paris upon his retirement & had 1 adopted son. Zora's son, Claude Edwards, died in 1916; but he & his wife Mamie had a daughter named Edna who often visited Monkstown & her many relatives there. Edna & William Branson, her 1st. cousin, were life-long pals!
ZORA absolutely enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren! My dad, William H. Branson, was her 1st. grandchild; & he lived just across the yard from her. He would "charge a penny candy each day after school on her account" @ Mr. Barnes's Store. ZORA paid "William's candy bill" with her fresh eggs! Many years later, my mother asked him if he was ashamed of that...he answered, "No, I guess I should be; but Grandma was my best buddy; & she never told me to stop!" He got lots of hugs from his Grandma Edwards...as did all of her lucky grandchildren!
---------------------------------
Grandma Edwards had "the biggest" Dutch Elm Tree beside her house! We used to clasp hands to see how many of us great-grandkids it would take to reach all-the-way around it!
"Monkstown"...this was "The Place" that I went at least twice-a-year with my parents...to see the Branson's & Edwards'! (My mother's aunt & uncle lived just around-the-corner for a long time, Lillie & Madison Fair.) It was always a lot of fun when "everyone" joined in the nightly get-together & talking sessions...the men hung lanterns in the trees; & we sat on milking stools, buckets, apple crates, leaned on a car, or sat on the ground to hear everyone's tall tales! I heard a lot of wonderful stories! And, I remember all of the laughter & love that this family shared! This was "home" after all, & this was what home felt like!
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When my dad was dying in 1988, he saw his Grandma & his Angel standing there by his bedroom door; & he pointed to where they were. I asked, "So, what are they doing here?" He was so elated & happy when he replied, "They look so wonderful! They're coming to take me home!"
________________________
ZORA passed away on 4-25-1962 @ Monkstown, TX @ her home after a long battle with senility (which today is termed Alzheimer's) & probable renal failure. She was (& still is) loved & missed by her family!
________________________
~ Lynda, great-granddaughter to ZORA through her daughter Minnie.
________________________
~ "ZORA" HARRIS RUSSELL EDWARDS ~
________________________
ZORA was born to:
"SAMUEL Hartfel HARRIS, Sr." & "SARAH J. Whitley HARRIS"
on 9-8-1868 in Lonoke County, Arkansas.
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ZORA's LINEAGE:
Zora's FATHER, "Samuel Hartfel Harris, Sr.", was a Blacksmith in Lonoke Co., Arkansas; he was born in May 1840 in Alabama. 'His father' was "Charles Ammon Harris" who was born in 1817 in TN & last known in the 1880 Census of Union, White Co., AR where he listed his occupation as a jeweler. 'His mother' was "Jane Welch Harris" who was born in 1819 in SC. Samuel's parents were married in 1838 in Alabama; they moved to Arkansas before 1860 with their 3 children. Son, Samuel Harris, married in 1860 @ Prairie Co., AR; son, Charley Harris, married in 1874 in AR.; daughter, Ann Harris m: Ray, had moved back to her parents' home by the 1880 Census of Union Township, White Co., AR with her 18-yr-old son.
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Zora's MOTHER, "Sarah J. Whitley Harris", was born 5-13-1844 in Prairie, Prairie Co., Ark. She married Samuel Hartfel Harris, Sr. on 1-12-1860 in Prairie Co., Ark. (Prairie Co. is next to Lonoke Co.) She is thought to have died before 1900 because she is not listed on the census for 1900 in Cabot, Lonoke Co., Ark. with her husband. She died on 8-2-1898 @ Graham, Young Co., TX. 'Her parents' were "Taylor Gaylon Whitley" (1814 GA--1878 AR) & "Calista Carrol Cole m: Whitley" (1816 TN --1884 AR); they are buried @ Lonoke Co., AR @ Whitley Cemetery.
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ZORA's SIBLINGS: William Campbell (CAM) Harris, ZORA, RUTH Harris m: Beavers, & Samuel HARTFEL Harris, Jr. who were all born in Ark.
________________________
ZORA was married twice. She 1st. married "Walter Russell" on 10-18-1889 in Lonoke Co, AR. He died after March 1891.
ZORA & "WALTER RUSSELL" had 1 child:
~~Gordon W. Russell (b: 12-21-1891; d: 12-21-1949). Gordon married "Maggie Spann" & had 7 children @ Monkstown; he was a farmer.
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Then, she married "William F. Edwards" in late 1891 in Lonoke Co., Ark.; their children were born in Ark. up to their daughter Lillie having been born in Cabot, Lonoke Co., Ark. in 1901. Fronie, their last child, was born in 1905 in Fannin Co., TX. So, they moved to Fannin Co., at least by Feb. 1905 for Fronie's birth.
"William F. Edwards" was born in Feb. 1871 in Van Buren Co., AR. He died on 3-18-1905 @ Monkstown, Fannin Co., TX...we think that he is one of the 140 souls buried in "unmarked graves @ The Monkstown Cemetery" that ground-penetrating radar discovered in 2008. His death certificate said he was 34 1/2 when he died of pneumonia which he had had 11 days, & he lived 1 1/2 miles west of Monkstown.
William F. Edwards 'mother' was "Deborah Shipp"; she was born in Randolph Co., Alabama in 1845 to Jesse Richard & Elizabeth Shipp, & she died 11-10-1905. William F.'s 'father' was "Isaac D. Edwards" & was born in Alabama in 1838 to Elisha & Canada Edwards & died in 1919. Isaac D. Edwards married Deborah J. Shipp & had 9 children. William F. was their 3rd. child.
ZORA lived most of her 93 yrs. @ Monkstown, Fannin Co., TX.
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ZORA & "WILLIAM F. EDWARDS", they had the following children in Cabot, Lonoke Co., Arkansas:
~~Claude Edwards (b: 3-31-1893);
~~Clyde (Bones) Edwards, his twin, (b: 3-31-1893);
~~Mollie Edwards Brown (b: 11-27-1895);
~~Minnie Edwards Branson (b: 6-12-1897);
~~Lillie Edwards Roach (b: 7-1-1901; d: 6-1-1961).
This child died on the way from Arkansas to TX:
~~Alonzo Edwards (infant death, buried near Durant, OK.).
This last child was born @ Monkstown, Fannin Co., TX:
~~Fronie Edwards McVay (b: 2-8-1905).
---------------------------------
Besides her twin sons & 2 daughters (with their links below this bio), 1 other SON is also buried here @ Forest Grove Cemetery @ Telephone, TX:
Name = "Gordon W. Russell" Memorial # 69649610; CLICK on "Name" beside his name, & you will be taken to "GORDON's Page".
________________________
My Great-grandmother ZORA was adored by all of her children! She lived across a 10-ft.-wide dirt road from her son, Clyde (Bones) Edwards, his wife Eva, their 4 sons, & 5 daughters. She also lived next-door to her daughter, Minnie Branson, her husband Rob, & their 3 sons. So, ZORA had 12 grandchildren always near her.
Mollie Brown & her husband Buck lived @ Selfs & had no children. Lillie Roach & her husband Buck lived @ Wichita Falls with their 6 children. Zora's youngest child, Fronie McVay, & her husband Lee lived in many small communities around the area until finally settling in Paris upon his retirement & had 1 adopted son. Zora's son, Claude Edwards, died in 1916; but he & his wife Mamie had a daughter named Edna who often visited Monkstown & her many relatives there. Edna & William Branson, her 1st. cousin, were life-long pals!
ZORA absolutely enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren! My dad, William H. Branson, was her 1st. grandchild; & he lived just across the yard from her. He would "charge a penny candy each day after school on her account" @ Mr. Barnes's Store. ZORA paid "William's candy bill" with her fresh eggs! Many years later, my mother asked him if he was ashamed of that...he answered, "No, I guess I should be; but Grandma was my best buddy; & she never told me to stop!" He got lots of hugs from his Grandma Edwards...as did all of her lucky grandchildren!
---------------------------------
Grandma Edwards had "the biggest" Dutch Elm Tree beside her house! We used to clasp hands to see how many of us great-grandkids it would take to reach all-the-way around it!
"Monkstown"...this was "The Place" that I went at least twice-a-year with my parents...to see the Branson's & Edwards'! (My mother's aunt & uncle lived just around-the-corner for a long time, Lillie & Madison Fair.) It was always a lot of fun when "everyone" joined in the nightly get-together & talking sessions...the men hung lanterns in the trees; & we sat on milking stools, buckets, apple crates, leaned on a car, or sat on the ground to hear everyone's tall tales! I heard a lot of wonderful stories! And, I remember all of the laughter & love that this family shared! This was "home" after all, & this was what home felt like!
----------------------------------
When my dad was dying in 1988, he saw his Grandma & his Angel standing there by his bedroom door; & he pointed to where they were. I asked, "So, what are they doing here?" He was so elated & happy when he replied, "They look so wonderful! They're coming to take me home!"
________________________
ZORA passed away on 4-25-1962 @ Monkstown, TX @ her home after a long battle with senility (which today is termed Alzheimer's) & probable renal failure. She was (& still is) loved & missed by her family!
________________________
~ Lynda, great-granddaughter to ZORA through her daughter Minnie.
________________________
____________________
~ "ZORA" HARRIS RUSSELL EDWARDS ~
________________________
ZORA was born to:
"SAMUEL Hartfel HARRIS, Sr." & "SARAH J. Whitley HARRIS"
on 9-8-1868 in Lonoke County, Arkansas.
-------------------------------
ZORA's LINEAGE:
Zora's FATHER, "Samuel Hartfel Harris, Sr.", was a Blacksmith in Lonoke Co., Arkansas; he was born in May 1840 in Alabama. 'His father' was "Charles Ammon Harris" who was born in 1817 in TN & last known in the 1880 Census of Union, White Co., AR where he listed his occupation as a jeweler. 'His mother' was "Jane Welch Harris" who was born in 1819 in SC. Samuel's parents were married in 1838 in Alabama; they moved to Arkansas before 1860 with their 3 children. Son, Samuel Harris, married in 1860 @ Prairie Co., AR; son, Charley Harris, married in 1874 in AR.; daughter, Ann Harris m: Ray, had moved back to her parents' home by the 1880 Census of Union Township, White Co., AR with her 18-yr-old son.
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Zora's MOTHER, "Sarah J. Whitley Harris", was born 5-13-1844 in Prairie, Prairie Co., Ark. She married Samuel Hartfel Harris, Sr. on 1-12-1860 in Prairie Co., Ark. (Prairie Co. is next to Lonoke Co.) She is thought to have died before 1900 because she is not listed on the census for 1900 in Cabot, Lonoke Co., Ark. with her husband. She died on 8-2-1898 @ Graham, Young Co., TX. 'Her parents' were "Taylor Gaylon Whitley" (1814 GA--1878 AR) & "Calista Carrol Cole m: Whitley" (1816 TN --1884 AR); they are buried @ Lonoke Co., AR @ Whitley Cemetery.
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ZORA's SIBLINGS: William Campbell (CAM) Harris, ZORA, RUTH Harris m: Beavers, & Samuel HARTFEL Harris, Jr. who were all born in Ark.
________________________
ZORA was married twice. She 1st. married "Walter Russell" on 10-18-1889 in Lonoke Co, AR. He died after March 1891.
ZORA & "WALTER RUSSELL" had 1 child:
~~Gordon W. Russell (b: 12-21-1891; d: 12-21-1949). Gordon married "Maggie Spann" & had 7 children @ Monkstown; he was a farmer.
--------------------------------
Then, she married "William F. Edwards" in late 1891 in Lonoke Co., Ark.; their children were born in Ark. up to their daughter Lillie having been born in Cabot, Lonoke Co., Ark. in 1901. Fronie, their last child, was born in 1905 in Fannin Co., TX. So, they moved to Fannin Co., at least by Feb. 1905 for Fronie's birth.
"William F. Edwards" was born in Feb. 1871 in Van Buren Co., AR. He died on 3-18-1905 @ Monkstown, Fannin Co., TX...we think that he is one of the 140 souls buried in "unmarked graves @ The Monkstown Cemetery" that ground-penetrating radar discovered in 2008. His death certificate said he was 34 1/2 when he died of pneumonia which he had had 11 days, & he lived 1 1/2 miles west of Monkstown.
William F. Edwards 'mother' was "Deborah Shipp"; she was born in Randolph Co., Alabama in 1845 to Jesse Richard & Elizabeth Shipp, & she died 11-10-1905. William F.'s 'father' was "Isaac D. Edwards" & was born in Alabama in 1838 to Elisha & Canada Edwards & died in 1919. Isaac D. Edwards married Deborah J. Shipp & had 9 children. William F. was their 3rd. child.
ZORA lived most of her 93 yrs. @ Monkstown, Fannin Co., TX.
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ZORA & "WILLIAM F. EDWARDS", they had the following children in Cabot, Lonoke Co., Arkansas:
~~Claude Edwards (b: 3-31-1893);
~~Clyde (Bones) Edwards, his twin, (b: 3-31-1893);
~~Mollie Edwards Brown (b: 11-27-1895);
~~Minnie Edwards Branson (b: 6-12-1897);
~~Lillie Edwards Roach (b: 7-1-1901; d: 6-1-1961).
This child died on the way from Arkansas to TX:
~~Alonzo Edwards (infant death, buried near Durant, OK.).
This last child was born @ Monkstown, Fannin Co., TX:
~~Fronie Edwards McVay (b: 2-8-1905).
---------------------------------
Besides her twin sons & 2 daughters (with their links below this bio), 1 other SON is also buried here @ Forest Grove Cemetery @ Telephone, TX:
Name = "Gordon W. Russell" Memorial # 69649610; CLICK on "Name" beside his name, & you will be taken to "GORDON's Page".
________________________
My Great-grandmother ZORA was adored by all of her children! She lived across a 10-ft.-wide dirt road from her son, Clyde (Bones) Edwards, his wife Eva, their 4 sons, & 5 daughters. She also lived next-door to her daughter, Minnie Branson, her husband Rob, & their 3 sons. So, ZORA had 12 grandchildren always near her.
Mollie Brown & her husband Buck lived @ Selfs & had no children. Lillie Roach & her husband Buck lived @ Wichita Falls with their 6 children. Zora's youngest child, Fronie McVay, & her husband Lee lived in many small communities around the area until finally settling in Paris upon his retirement & had 1 adopted son. Zora's son, Claude Edwards, died in 1916; but he & his wife Mamie had a daughter named Edna who often visited Monkstown & her many relatives there. Edna & William Branson, her 1st. cousin, were life-long pals!
ZORA absolutely enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren! My dad, William H. Branson, was her 1st. grandchild; & he lived just across the yard from her. He would "charge a penny candy each day after school on her account" @ Mr. Barnes's Store. ZORA paid "William's candy bill" with her fresh eggs! Many years later, my mother asked him if he was ashamed of that...he answered, "No, I guess I should be; but Grandma was my best buddy; & she never told me to stop!" He got lots of hugs from his Grandma Edwards...as did all of her lucky grandchildren!
---------------------------------
Grandma Edwards had "the biggest" Dutch Elm Tree beside her house! We used to clasp hands to see how many of us great-grandkids it would take to reach all-the-way around it!
"Monkstown"...this was "The Place" that I went at least twice-a-year with my parents...to see the Branson's & Edwards'! (My mother's aunt & uncle lived just around-the-corner for a long time, Lillie & Madison Fair.) It was always a lot of fun when "everyone" joined in the nightly get-together & talking sessions...the men hung lanterns in the trees; & we sat on milking stools, buckets, apple crates, leaned on a car, or sat on the ground to hear everyone's tall tales! I heard a lot of wonderful stories! And, I remember all of the laughter & love that this family shared! This was "home" after all, & this was what home felt like!
----------------------------------
When my dad was dying in 1988, he saw his Grandma & his Angel standing there by his bedroom door; & he pointed to where they were. I asked, "So, what are they doing here?" He was so elated & happy when he replied, "They look so wonderful! They're coming to take me home!"
________________________
ZORA passed away on 4-25-1962 @ Monkstown, TX @ her home after a long battle with senility (which today is termed Alzheimer's) & probable renal failure. She was (& still is) loved & missed by her family!
________________________
~ Lynda, great-granddaughter to ZORA through her daughter Minnie.
________________________
~ "ZORA" HARRIS RUSSELL EDWARDS ~
________________________
ZORA was born to:
"SAMUEL Hartfel HARRIS, Sr." & "SARAH J. Whitley HARRIS"
on 9-8-1868 in Lonoke County, Arkansas.
-------------------------------
ZORA's LINEAGE:
Zora's FATHER, "Samuel Hartfel Harris, Sr.", was a Blacksmith in Lonoke Co., Arkansas; he was born in May 1840 in Alabama. 'His father' was "Charles Ammon Harris" who was born in 1817 in TN & last known in the 1880 Census of Union, White Co., AR where he listed his occupation as a jeweler. 'His mother' was "Jane Welch Harris" who was born in 1819 in SC. Samuel's parents were married in 1838 in Alabama; they moved to Arkansas before 1860 with their 3 children. Son, Samuel Harris, married in 1860 @ Prairie Co., AR; son, Charley Harris, married in 1874 in AR.; daughter, Ann Harris m: Ray, had moved back to her parents' home by the 1880 Census of Union Township, White Co., AR with her 18-yr-old son.
-------------------------------
Zora's MOTHER, "Sarah J. Whitley Harris", was born 5-13-1844 in Prairie, Prairie Co., Ark. She married Samuel Hartfel Harris, Sr. on 1-12-1860 in Prairie Co., Ark. (Prairie Co. is next to Lonoke Co.) She is thought to have died before 1900 because she is not listed on the census for 1900 in Cabot, Lonoke Co., Ark. with her husband. She died on 8-2-1898 @ Graham, Young Co., TX. 'Her parents' were "Taylor Gaylon Whitley" (1814 GA--1878 AR) & "Calista Carrol Cole m: Whitley" (1816 TN --1884 AR); they are buried @ Lonoke Co., AR @ Whitley Cemetery.
-------------------------------
ZORA's SIBLINGS: William Campbell (CAM) Harris, ZORA, RUTH Harris m: Beavers, & Samuel HARTFEL Harris, Jr. who were all born in Ark.
________________________
ZORA was married twice. She 1st. married "Walter Russell" on 10-18-1889 in Lonoke Co, AR. He died after March 1891.
ZORA & "WALTER RUSSELL" had 1 child:
~~Gordon W. Russell (b: 12-21-1891; d: 12-21-1949). Gordon married "Maggie Spann" & had 7 children @ Monkstown; he was a farmer.
--------------------------------
Then, she married "William F. Edwards" in late 1891 in Lonoke Co., Ark.; their children were born in Ark. up to their daughter Lillie having been born in Cabot, Lonoke Co., Ark. in 1901. Fronie, their last child, was born in 1905 in Fannin Co., TX. So, they moved to Fannin Co., at least by Feb. 1905 for Fronie's birth.
"William F. Edwards" was born in Feb. 1871 in Van Buren Co., AR. He died on 3-18-1905 @ Monkstown, Fannin Co., TX...we think that he is one of the 140 souls buried in "unmarked graves @ The Monkstown Cemetery" that ground-penetrating radar discovered in 2008. His death certificate said he was 34 1/2 when he died of pneumonia which he had had 11 days, & he lived 1 1/2 miles west of Monkstown.
William F. Edwards 'mother' was "Deborah Shipp"; she was born in Randolph Co., Alabama in 1845 to Jesse Richard & Elizabeth Shipp, & she died 11-10-1905. William F.'s 'father' was "Isaac D. Edwards" & was born in Alabama in 1838 to Elisha & Canada Edwards & died in 1919. Isaac D. Edwards married Deborah J. Shipp & had 9 children. William F. was their 3rd. child.
ZORA lived most of her 93 yrs. @ Monkstown, Fannin Co., TX.
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ZORA & "WILLIAM F. EDWARDS", they had the following children in Cabot, Lonoke Co., Arkansas:
~~Claude Edwards (b: 3-31-1893);
~~Clyde (Bones) Edwards, his twin, (b: 3-31-1893);
~~Mollie Edwards Brown (b: 11-27-1895);
~~Minnie Edwards Branson (b: 6-12-1897);
~~Lillie Edwards Roach (b: 7-1-1901; d: 6-1-1961).
This child died on the way from Arkansas to TX:
~~Alonzo Edwards (infant death, buried near Durant, OK.).
This last child was born @ Monkstown, Fannin Co., TX:
~~Fronie Edwards McVay (b: 2-8-1905).
---------------------------------
Besides her twin sons & 2 daughters (with their links below this bio), 1 other SON is also buried here @ Forest Grove Cemetery @ Telephone, TX:
Name = "Gordon W. Russell" Memorial # 69649610; CLICK on "Name" beside his name, & you will be taken to "GORDON's Page".
________________________
My Great-grandmother ZORA was adored by all of her children! She lived across a 10-ft.-wide dirt road from her son, Clyde (Bones) Edwards, his wife Eva, their 4 sons, & 5 daughters. She also lived next-door to her daughter, Minnie Branson, her husband Rob, & their 3 sons. So, ZORA had 12 grandchildren always near her.
Mollie Brown & her husband Buck lived @ Selfs & had no children. Lillie Roach & her husband Buck lived @ Wichita Falls with their 6 children. Zora's youngest child, Fronie McVay, & her husband Lee lived in many small communities around the area until finally settling in Paris upon his retirement & had 1 adopted son. Zora's son, Claude Edwards, died in 1916; but he & his wife Mamie had a daughter named Edna who often visited Monkstown & her many relatives there. Edna & William Branson, her 1st. cousin, were life-long pals!
ZORA absolutely enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren! My dad, William H. Branson, was her 1st. grandchild; & he lived just across the yard from her. He would "charge a penny candy each day after school on her account" @ Mr. Barnes's Store. ZORA paid "William's candy bill" with her fresh eggs! Many years later, my mother asked him if he was ashamed of that...he answered, "No, I guess I should be; but Grandma was my best buddy; & she never told me to stop!" He got lots of hugs from his Grandma Edwards...as did all of her lucky grandchildren!
---------------------------------
Grandma Edwards had "the biggest" Dutch Elm Tree beside her house! We used to clasp hands to see how many of us great-grandkids it would take to reach all-the-way around it!
"Monkstown"...this was "The Place" that I went at least twice-a-year with my parents...to see the Branson's & Edwards'! (My mother's aunt & uncle lived just around-the-corner for a long time, Lillie & Madison Fair.) It was always a lot of fun when "everyone" joined in the nightly get-together & talking sessions...the men hung lanterns in the trees; & we sat on milking stools, buckets, apple crates, leaned on a car, or sat on the ground to hear everyone's tall tales! I heard a lot of wonderful stories! And, I remember all of the laughter & love that this family shared! This was "home" after all, & this was what home felt like!
----------------------------------
When my dad was dying in 1988, he saw his Grandma & his Angel standing there by his bedroom door; & he pointed to where they were. I asked, "So, what are they doing here?" He was so elated & happy when he replied, "They look so wonderful! They're coming to take me home!"
________________________
ZORA passed away on 4-25-1962 @ Monkstown, TX @ her home after a long battle with senility (which today is termed Alzheimer's) & probable renal failure. She was (& still is) loved & missed by her family!
________________________
~ Lynda, great-granddaughter to ZORA through her daughter Minnie.
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