Emsley Bearden

M, b. 1828, d. 20 May 1863
Father*William Pappy Bearden b. 25 Dec 1794, d. 19 Dec 1887
Mother*Obedience Harris b. 1805, d. 1849
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1828Emsley Bearden was born in 1828 at Jefferson, Alabama.
He was the son of William Pappy Bearden and Obedience Harris.
Death20 May 1863Emsley Bearden died on 20 May 1863 at Virginia.

Alfred A. Bearden

M, b. 17 May 1826, d. 26 February 1910
Father*William Pappy Bearden b. 25 Dec 1794, d. 19 Dec 1887
Mother*Obedience Harris b. 1805, d. 1849
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 May 1826Alfred A. Bearden was born on 17 May 1826 at Jefferson, Alabama.
He was the son of William Pappy Bearden and Obedience Harris.
Death26 February 1910Alfred A. Bearden died on 26 February 1910 at Shelby, Alabama, at age 83.

Claiborn Thompson Harris

M, b. 1784, d. 1860
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1784Claiborn Thompson Harris was born in 1784 at Warren, North Carolina.
Marriage1808He married Mary Lucinda Gillison in 1808 at Pendleton, South Carolina.
Death1860Claiborn Thompson Harris died in 1860 at Pontotoc, Mississippi.

Children of Claiborn Thompson Harris and Mary Lucinda Gillison

Mary Lucinda Gillison

F, b. 1790, d. 1860
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1808As of 1808,her married name was Harris.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1790Mary Lucinda Gillison was born in 1790 at Pendleton, South Carolina.
Marriage1808She married Claiborn Thompson Harris in 1808 at Pendleton, South Carolina.
Death1860Mary Lucinda Gillison died in 1860 at Pontotoc, Mississippi.

Children of Mary Lucinda Gillison and Claiborn Thompson Harris

William Columbus Bearden

M, b. 16 June 1867, d. 9 August 1938
Father*William Bradford Bearden b. 11 Mar 1849, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Dorothy Angeline Lovelady b. 7 Oct 1851, d. 13 Feb 1912
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 June 1867William Columbus Bearden was born on 16 June 1867 at Perry, Alabama.
He was the son of William Bradford Bearden and Dorothy Angeline Lovelady.
Marriage7 July 1892William Columbus Bearden married Beulah Mitchell on 7 July 1892 at Perry, Alabama.
Death9 August 1938William Columbus Bearden died on 9 August 1938 at Oklahoma at age 71.

Savannah Bearden

F, b. 4 June 1872, d. 1 January 1888
Father*William Bradford Bearden b. 11 Mar 1849, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Dorothy Angeline Lovelady b. 7 Oct 1851, d. 13 Feb 1912
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 June 1872Savannah Bearden was born on 4 June 1872 at Perry, Alabama.
She was the daughter of William Bradford Bearden and Dorothy Angeline Lovelady.
Death1 January 1888Savannah Bearden died on 1 January 1888 at Perry, Alabama, at age 15.

Susan Jane Bearden

F, b. 25 August 1874, d. 8 January 1888
Father*William Bradford Bearden b. 11 Mar 1849, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Dorothy Angeline Lovelady b. 7 Oct 1851, d. 13 Feb 1912
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 August 1874Susan Jane Bearden was born on 25 August 1874 at Perry, Alabama.
She was the daughter of William Bradford Bearden and Dorothy Angeline Lovelady.
Death8 January 1888Susan Jane Bearden died on 8 January 1888 at Perry, Alabama, at age 13.

Mary Callie Bearden

F, b. 16 July 1876, d. 4 May 1950
Father*William Bradford Bearden b. 11 Mar 1849, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Dorothy Angeline Lovelady b. 7 Oct 1851, d. 13 Feb 1912
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name27 December 1894As of 27 December 1894,her married name was Townsend.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 July 1876Mary Callie Bearden was born on 16 July 1876 at Shelby, Alabama.
She was the daughter of William Bradford Bearden and Dorothy Angeline Lovelady.
Marriage27 December 1894Mary Callie Bearden married Henry Jasper Townsend on 27 December 1894 at Howard, Arkansas.
Death4 May 1950Mary Callie Bearden died on 4 May 1950 at Oklahoma at age 73.

Henry Jasper Townsend

M, b. 25 December 1874, d. 11 December 1929
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 December 1874Henry Jasper Townsend was born on 25 December 1874 at Arkansas.
Marriage27 December 1894He married Mary Callie Bearden, daughter of William Bradford Bearden and Dorothy Angeline Lovelady, on 27 December 1894 at Howard, Arkansas.
Death11 December 1929Henry Jasper Townsend died on 11 December 1929 at Oklahoma at age 54.

Abner Alexander Bearden

M, b. 14 June 1878, d. 24 November 1946
Father*William Bradford Bearden b. 11 Mar 1849, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Dorothy Angeline Lovelady b. 7 Oct 1851, d. 13 Feb 1912
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 June 1878Abner Alexander Bearden was born on 14 June 1878 at Perry, Alabama.
He was the son of William Bradford Bearden and Dorothy Angeline Lovelady.
Marriage17 January 1901Abner Alexander Bearden married Ida Parsons on 17 January 1901 at Polk, Arkansas.
Death24 November 1946Abner Alexander Bearden died on 24 November 1946 at Stanislaus, California, at age 68.

John Wiley Bearden

M, b. 9 May 1880, d. 1938
Father*William Bradford Bearden b. 11 Mar 1849, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Dorothy Angeline Lovelady b. 7 Oct 1851, d. 13 Feb 1912
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn Wiley Bearden was also known as John William.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 May 1880John Wiley Bearden was born on 9 May 1880 at Alabama.
He was the son of William Bradford Bearden and Dorothy Angeline Lovelady.
Marriage7 December 1900John Wiley Bearden married Esther McCauley on 7 December 1900 at Howard, Arkansas.
Death1938John Wiley Bearden died in 1938 at Oklahoma.

Walter Jack Bearden

M, b. 8 February 1886, d. 6 May 1916
Father*William Bradford Bearden b. 11 Mar 1849, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Dorothy Angeline Lovelady b. 7 Oct 1851, d. 13 Feb 1912
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 February 1886Walter Jack Bearden was born on 8 February 1886 at Perry, Alabama.
He was the son of William Bradford Bearden and Dorothy Angeline Lovelady.
Marriage6 January 1913Walter Jack Bearden married Ethel May Stokes, daughter of John Grant Stokes and Dovie Agnes Martin, on 6 January 1913 at Arkansas.
Death6 May 1916Walter Jack Bearden died on 6 May 1916 at Howard, Arkansas, at age 30.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Baker, Howard, ArkansasWalter Jack Bearden was listed as a son in William Bradford Bearden's household on the 1900 Census at Baker, Howard, Arkansas.1
1910Mountain, Howard, ArkansasWalter Jack Bearden was listed as a son in William Bradford Bearden's household on the 1910 Census at Mountain, Howard, Arkansas.2

Children of Walter Jack Bearden and Ethel May Stokes

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Baker, Howard, Arkansas; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1240061.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mountain, Howard, Arkansas; Roll: T624_52; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1374065.

Martha Jolie Bearden

F, b. 17 August 1888, d. 1974
Father*William Bradford Bearden b. 11 Mar 1849, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Dorothy Angeline Lovelady b. 7 Oct 1851, d. 13 Feb 1912
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was McNutt.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMartha Jolie Bearden married Oscar McNutt.
Birth17 August 1888Martha Jolie Bearden was born on 17 August 1888 at Alabama.
She was the daughter of William Bradford Bearden and Dorothy Angeline Lovelady.
Death1974Martha Jolie Bearden died in 1974 at Polk, Arkansas.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Baker, Howard, ArkansasMartha Jolie Bearden was listed as a daughter in William Bradford Bearden's household on the 1900 Census at Baker, Howard, Arkansas.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Baker, Howard, Arkansas; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1240061.

Oscar McNutt

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageOscar McNutt married Martha Jolie Bearden, daughter of William Bradford Bearden and Dorothy Angeline Lovelady.

Mimmi L. Bearden

F, b. February 1892, d. January 1915
Father*William Bradford Bearden b. 11 Mar 1849, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Dorothy Angeline Lovelady b. 7 Oct 1851, d. 13 Feb 1912
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1892Mimmi L. Bearden was born in February 1892 at Alabama.
She was the daughter of William Bradford Bearden and Dorothy Angeline Lovelady.
DeathJanuary 1915Mimmi L. Bearden died in January 1915 at Howard, Arkansas, at age 22.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Baker, Howard, ArkansasMimmi L. Bearden was listed as a daughter in William Bradford Bearden's household on the 1900 Census at Baker, Howard, Arkansas.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Baker, Howard, Arkansas; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1240061.

Edward Arthur Hunter

M, b. 21 October 1875, d. 28 December 1935
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdward Arthur Hunter was also known as Arthur.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 October 1875Edward Arthur Hunter was born on 21 October 1875 at Arkansas.
Marriage27 January 1918He married Ethel May Stokes, daughter of John Grant Stokes and Dovie Agnes Martin, on 27 January 1918 at Arkansas.
Death28 December 1935Edward Arthur Hunter died on 28 December 1935 at age 60.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Umpire, Howard, ArkansasEdward Arthur Hunter was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Umpire, Howard, Arkansas.1

Child of Edward Arthur Hunter and Ethel May Stokes

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Umpire, Howard, Arkansas; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 2339810.

Linvell Hunter

M, b. 14 November 1921, d. 1 September 2003
Father*Edward Arthur Hunter b. 21 Oct 1875, d. 28 Dec 1935
Mother*Ethel May Stokes b. 6 Jan 1895, d. 27 Oct 1973
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 November 1921Linvell Hunter was born on 14 November 1921 at Arkansas.
He was the son of Edward Arthur Hunter and Ethel May Stokes.
Marriage25 November 1943Linvell Hunter married Laura Westbrook on 25 November 1943 at Columbia, Arkansas.
Death1 September 2003Linvell Hunter died on 1 September 2003 at age 81.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Umpire, Howard, ArkansasLinvell Hunter was listed as a son in Edward Arthur Hunter's household on the 1930 Census at Umpire, Howard, Arkansas.1
1940Umpire, Howard, ArkansasLinvell Hunter was listed as a son in Ethel May Stokes's household on the 1940 Census at Umpire, Howard, Arkansas.2

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Umpire, Howard, Arkansas; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 2339810.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Umpire, Howard, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00142; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 31-31.

Virgel H. Mullen

M, b. 8 August 1904, d. 20 November 1990
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 August 1904Virgel H. Mullen was born on 8 August 1904 at Arkansas.
Marriage19 May 1934He married Thelma O. Stokes, daughter of Joseph Pierce Stokes and Lydia Mae Seale, on 19 May 1934 at Montgomery, Arkansas.
Death20 November 1990Virgel H. Mullen died on 20 November 1990 at Howard, Arkansas, at age 86.

Eunice Lee

F, b. circa 1906
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 October 1924As of 26 October 1924,her married name was Shaw.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1906Eunice Lee was born circa 1906.
Marriage26 October 1924She married John Wesley Shaw, son of Fred Shaw and Ella Anna Wilkerson, on 26 October 1924 at Conway, Arkansas.

Child of Eunice Lee and John Wesley Shaw

John Wesley Shaw Jr.

M, b. 21 March 1927, d. 29 January 1994
Father*John Wesley Shaw b. 23 Jan 1902, d. 9 Dec 1991
Mother*Eunice Lee b. c 1906
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn Wesley Shaw Jr. was also known as Junior.
Name VariationJohn Wesley Shaw Jr. was also known as Wes.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 March 1927John Wesley Shaw Jr. was born on 21 March 1927 at Morrilton, Perry, Arkansas.
He was the son of John Wesley Shaw and Eunice Lee.
Death29 January 1994John Wesley Shaw Jr. died on 29 January 1994 at age 66.

Annie Bell

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Fischer.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAnnie Bell married Augustine Fischer, son of Clemens Joseph Fischer and Ella Anna Wilkerson.

Child of Annie Bell and Augustine Fischer

Robert Fischer

M
Father*Augustine Fischer b. c 1914
Mother*Annie Bell
Life EventDateDescription
Robert Fischer was the son of Augustine Fischer and Annie Bell.

Arlie Bingham

M, b. 26 March 1916, d. 5 January 2008
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationArlie Bingham was also known as Arley.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 March 1916Arlie Bingham was born on 26 March 1916 at Perry, Arkansas.
Marriage25 September 1938He married Verna Caroline Helton on 25 September 1938 at Conway, Arkansas.
Death5 January 2008Arlie Bingham died on 5 January 2008 at age 91.
Census DateLocationDescription
10 April 1940Bentley, Conway, ArkansasArlie Bingham was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Bentley, Conway, Arkansas.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bentley, Conway, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00127; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 15-2.

Verna Caroline Helton

F, b. 12 October 1920, d. 12 November 1940
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationVerna Caroline Helton was also known as Vernie.
Married Name25 September 1938As of 25 September 1938,her married name was Bingham.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 October 1920Verna Caroline Helton was born on 12 October 1920 at Arkansas.
Marriage25 September 1938She married Arlie Bingham on 25 September 1938 at Conway, Arkansas.
Death12 November 1940Verna Caroline Helton died on 12 November 1940 at Conway, Arkansas, at age 20.
Census DateLocationDescription
10 April 1940Bentley, Conway, ArkansasVerna Caroline Helton was listed as wife in Arlie Bingham's household on the 1940 Census at Bentley, Conway, Arkansas.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bentley, Conway, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00127; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 15-2.

Ida Parsons

F, b. circa 1878
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name17 January 1901As of 17 January 1901,her married name was Bearden.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1878Ida Parsons was born circa 1878.
Marriage17 January 1901She married Abner Alexander Bearden, son of William Bradford Bearden and Dorothy Angeline Lovelady, on 17 January 1901 at Polk, Arkansas.

Beulah Mitchell

F, b. 22 August 1864, d. 24 December 1949
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 July 1892As of 7 July 1892,her married name was Bearden.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 August 1864Beulah Mitchell was born on 22 August 1864.
Marriage7 July 1892She married William Columbus Bearden, son of William Bradford Bearden and Dorothy Angeline Lovelady, on 7 July 1892 at Perry, Alabama.
Death24 December 1949Beulah Mitchell died on 24 December 1949 at age 85.

Esther McCauley

F, b. 23 July 1883, d. December 1981
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 December 1900As of 7 December 1900,her married name was Bearden.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 July 1883Esther McCauley was born on 23 July 1883.
Marriage7 December 1900She married John Wiley Bearden, son of William Bradford Bearden and Dorothy Angeline Lovelady, on 7 December 1900 at Howard, Arkansas.
DeathDecember 1981Esther McCauley died in December 1981 at Oklahoma at age 98.

Laura Westbrook

F, b. 4 November 1924, d. 9 September 2018
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 November 1943As of 25 November 1943,her married name was Hunter.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 November 1924Laura Westbrook was born on 4 November 1924 at Arkansas.
Marriage25 November 1943She married Linvell Hunter, son of Edward Arthur Hunter and Ethel May Stokes, on 25 November 1943 at Columbia, Arkansas.
Death9 September 2018Laura Westbrook died on 9 September 2018 at age 93 Laura Westbrook Hunter, 93, of Magnolia died Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the Cornerstone Nursing Center in TEXarkana.

Laura was born November 4, 1924 in Magnolia. She was a lifelong resident of Magnolia and was a homemaker and farmer. She was a member of the Central Baptist Church and Magnolia Riding Club. She was a Girl Scout Troop leader and Day Camp director. Her family was awarded the Columbia County Farm Family of the Year.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Newton and Laura Eudora (Cheatham) Westbrook; husband, Linvell Hunter; and brothers, Hudson and Robert Westbrook.

She is survived by her daughters, Linda Hunter of Magnolia, Shirley Black and husband Ralph of Waldo, and Dianne Gentry and husband John of Magnolia; grandson, William Gentry and wife Jenny of Texarkana; great granddaughter, Abigail Gentry of Texarkana; many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, September 13, with a funeral service to follow at 1:30 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia with Bro. Steve Ford officiating. Burial will be at the Magnolia City Cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Burgess, Gary Bearden, Doug Bearden, Wade Bearden and Craig Westbrook.

Agnes Bearden

F, b. circa 1914
Father*Walter Jack Bearden b. 8 Feb 1886, d. 6 May 1916
Mother*Ethel May Stokes b. 6 Jan 1895, d. 27 Oct 1973
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1914Agnes Bearden was born circa 1914 at Arkansas.
She was the daughter of Walter Jack Bearden and Ethel May Stokes.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Umpire, Howard, ArkansasAgnes Bearden was listed as a step-daughter in Edward Arthur Hunter's household on the 1930 Census at Umpire, Howard, Arkansas.1
1940Umpire, Howard, ArkansasAgnes Bearden was listed as a daughter in Ethel May Stokes's household on the 1940 Census at Umpire, Howard, Arkansas.2

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Umpire, Howard, Arkansas; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 2339810.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Umpire, Howard, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00142; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 31-31.

Jackson W. Bearden

M, b. circa 1916
Father*Walter Jack Bearden b. 8 Feb 1886, d. 6 May 1916
Mother*Ethel May Stokes b. 6 Jan 1895, d. 27 Oct 1973
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1916Jackson W. Bearden was born circa 1916 at Arkansas.
He was the son of Walter Jack Bearden and Ethel May Stokes.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Umpire, Howard, ArkansasJackson W. Bearden was listed as a step-son in Edward Arthur Hunter's household on the 1930 Census at Umpire, Howard, Arkansas.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Umpire, Howard, Arkansas; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 2339810.