Buried in McMillan Cemetary
Parents were born in Tennessee
1880 Lived in Saint Francis County, Arkansas
May have had another son Robert Roy (see 1910 Marshall Co. Census)
1903 Moved to Marshall County, Oklahoma
6 JUN 1903 Borrowed $55 from The Madill National Bank, using 20 cotton acres as collateral
Grew cotton on what was known as the Noah Taylor place 1 mile south of McMillan
The Madill News April 17, 1908:
"Mr. Roy living in the Yellow Hill neighborhood was struck with paralysis one day last week. His condition is serious."
Marshall County Democrat
April 17, 1908
"R.M. Roy of near Durwood died the first of the week. He was seized by a stroke of paralysis several weeks ago and has been almost helpless since. He had lived to the age of about 60 and had the name of not having lived in vain. He had the respect and confidence of his neighbors."
April 24, 1908
"R.M. Roy died at his home on the 14th, sick about a month. Survived by wife, one daughter and 3 sons all grown. Had 3 grandchildren living with him. Been in this part of country about 5 years. Came from Arkansas. Was a member of McMillan Lodge No. 48 I.O.O.F. and was buried by that body at McMillan Cemetary."
April 24, 1908:
There has been rain in McMillan every day for 3 weeks straight.
