Person:Amos Mahaffey (2)

Amos Mahaffey and Sarah Richardson Amos Mahaffey was born 31 May 1821 at Washington Parish,Louisiana and died on 05 January 1867 at Harris Co., Texas He married Sarah Richardson, daughter of John Richardson and Nancy Allbritton, who was born 22 November 1827 at Simpson Co., MISSISSIPPI (Not proven) She died on 05 March 1889 near Buffalo, Leon Co Texas, and was buried at Keechi Cemetery, Leon Co., Texas John Richardson, father of Sarah, married Amos' mother, Mary, after William Mahaffey's death Probate Records of Harris Co., Texas Estate of Amos Mahaffey Amos Mahaffey depar ted this life on 5th of January 1867, intestate Sarah Mahaffey, widow, and children: Nancy 21 years Mary Jane 19 years Robert 18 years called Bob Amos 16 years James B. 10 years Albert G. 8 years Sarah Alice 5 years Martha Elizabeth 1 year 1840 Citizens of Texas Land Grants by Gifford White Amos Mahoffey / no arrival date / class 3 grant / 320 acres In Liberty Co October 18 39 / not completed / not listed on 1840 tax rolls 1850 Jasper Co.,Texas p. 227 #124/125 Farmer / $150 Amos McHaffey 29 M Louisiana Sarah MaHaffey 23 F MISSISSIPPI William McHaffey 7 M Texa s Nancy McHaffey 5 F Texas Mary Jane McHaffey 3 F Texas Robert McHaffey 1 M Texas *Mary Richardson 66 F North Carolina 1854 Tyler Co., Texas School Census Total school age - 3 Amos Mahaffy f ather William Mahaffy male Nancy Mahaffy female Mary J. Mahaffy female *Mary Richardson is Amos' Mahaffey's mother according to Richardson history, her second husband was John Richardson. She did p ut Amos and Oliver Mahaffey In charge of her lands 1860 Tyler Co., Texas p.378 #450/459 Farmer / $1800/4175 A. Mahaffy 38 M Louisiana S. Mahaffy 30 F MISSISSIPPI W. Mahaffy 16 M Texas N. Mahaf fy 14 F Texas M.J. Mahaffy 13 F Texas R. Mahaffy 11 M Texas A. Mahaffy 8 M Texas J.B. Mahaffy 3 M Texas A. Mahaffy 1 M Texas M. Richardson 70 F North Carolina Amos' nephew, William Mahaffey l ives next door #451/460 1870 Harris Co., Texas p.674 #554/558 Sarah Mahaffey 40 F MISSISSIPPI Amos Mahaffey 19 M Texas James Mahaffey 14 M Texas Albert Mahaffey 11 M Texas Sarah Mahaffey 8 F Texas Martha Mahaffey 5 F Texas Margaret Laird 20 F Texas Lucina Brooks 19 F Texas Nancy Brooks 16 F Texas Sarah Brooks 14 F Texas Amos Brooks 11 M Texas Sarah- Keeping House Amos - Farm Labo rer 1880 Limsestone Co.,Texas p. 283 #30/33 Keeping house Sarah Mahaffey widow F 51 MISSISSIPPI James Mahaffey son M 23 Texas Albert Mahaffey son M 21 Texas Martha Mahaffey dau F 14 Texas Ma ry McQueen grdau F 13 Texas Albart McQueen grson M 10 Texas Sarah's parents both born In Louisiana Children's parents born In MISSISSIPPI Grandchildren's Father born In Tennessee, Mother In Texas Karen Mahaffey Palermo tepal@@aol.com Aug 1999 My gg'grandfather, James Monroe Mahaffey (b 4/28/1853), may have been a brother to your Mary J. There is an M. J. (b abt 1847) listed In his family In the Tyler Co., Texas census records. The parents' names were Amos and Sarah (Harrison--I got her maiden name from my gg'grandfather's death certificate). Other children were listed as: W. - N. - R. - Amos - Albert - Sarah - Martha. Please let me know if you find any connection. James died 1/12/1918 In Allen Parish,Louisiana--burial at Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery. Many of his desc endants remain In that area today. The following information was taken from the Family Bible of Amos Mahaffey who was born In 1851, except the names of the husbands or wives have been added. No proven information as to where they came from until the first Amos Mahaffey who moved from MISSISSIPPI In 1851 and settled and settled In Tyler Co., Texas, near Chester. After the Civil War, Amos, moved his family to North Harris County, near what is now Tomball. No information as to where the Bible is or the identity writer, except "A descendant of Amos Mahaffey" Bible of Amos Mahaffey Wi lliam Mahaffey & Mary Mahaffey Children: Date of Birth Nancy Mahaffey September 04, 1804 John T. Mahaffey December 08, 1805 Eda Mahaffey September 04, 1807 Oliver Mahaffey August 27, 1809 Phebe M ahaffey July 19, 1811 William Mahaffey May 30, 1813 Robert Mahaffey February 06, 1815 Sarah Mahaffey June 16, 1817 Ashley Mahaffey April 20, 1819 Amos Mahaffey* March 31, 1821 Martha Mahaffey Octob er 29, 1823 *Amos Mahaffey, (died Jan 05, 1867) married Sarah, born Nov 22,1827 and died on May 05, 1889 and is buried In Keechi Cemetery In Leon Co Texas Children Date of Birth William Mahaffey (killed In CIVIL WAR- 1864) February 25, 1844 *Nancy Mahaffey (m John McQueen) November 09, 1845 Mary Jane Mahaffey (m Jim P. McQueen) April 25, 1847 Robert Mahaffey (m Elizabeth Gibson) November 15, 1849 Amos Mahaffey (m Emma Harrison) August 21, 1851 James Buchanan Mahaffey October 14, 1856 Albert G. Mahaffey ** Sarah Alice Mahaffey (m Levi Gibson) ** Martha Elizabeth Mahaffey (m I. Ruth erford) September 10, 1865 *Note: First daughter is named Nancy, a typical trait of Scotch Irish & English to name the first daughter after the mother's mother. Children of Amos Mahaffey and Sa rah Richardson are: 1. William Mahaffey was born 25 February 1844 at Jasper Co.,Texas and died 1864 In the Civil War at Arkansas If he was married, his spouse is unknown. There is a marriag e In Orange Co Texas for William Mahaffey to Ellen Dunlap 28 March 1860. It could possibly be this William. 2. Nancy A. Mahaffey was born 09 November 1845 at Jasper Co.,Texas and died about 1880 She married 1. ) J. H. Fulgham 01 March 1861 at Navarro Co Texas She married 2.) John McQueen 18 September 1865 at Tyler Co., Texas, son of Milton McQueen and Susan Simmons. He was born I n 1835 at Tennessee Marriage Records Navarro Co Texas: N.A. Mahaffy to J.H. Fulgham 01 Mar 1861 AFFIDAVIT of J.D. McQueen dated December 18, 1912 Nancy married my father John McQueen & died about 1880 leaving 2 children: A.H. McQueen and Mary McQueen Mary married G.W. Parker. Marriage Records Tyler Co., Texas: Nancy Fulgham to John McQueen 18 Sep 1865 1870 Tyler Co.Texas p. #151/1 51 Farmer $399/200 Jno. McQueen 35 M Tennessee Nancy McQueen 22 F Texas Robert McQueen 11 M Texas James McQueen 9 M Texas John McQueen 8 M Texas Molly McQueen 3 F Texas William McQueen 1 M Te xas Seeing that John and Nancy were not married until 1865, it leads us to conclude that Robert, James & John are children from a first marriage. Children of Nancy Mahaffey Fulgham and John McQue en are: i. Mary McQueen born 1867 at Texas She married G.W. Parker ii. Albert H. McQueen born 1870 at Texas 3. Mary Jane Mahaffey was born 25 April 1847 at Jasper Co.,Texas, and died 30 Octob er 1917, burial at Vinson Cemetery, Tyler Co., Texas She married James Polk McQueen on 09 March 1865, Tyler and Navarro Co Texas, son of Milton McQueen and Susan Simmons. He was born 1837 In Texas Affidavit of J.D. McQueen dated Dec 18, 1912 Mary Jane Mahaffey married my father's brother, J.P. McQueen. Martha Hood has a James Polk McQueen, born 16 April 1843 from a pension applica tion. <mhood85@@hotmail.com> 1999 ** 1870 Census Tyler Co.Texas # 154/154 farmer $300/300 Jas McQueen 23 M Texas Mary J. McQueen 23 F Texas Amos R. McQueen 4 M Texas John R. McQueen 2 M Te xas Sarah A. McQueen 7/12 F Texas Children of Mary Jane Mahaffey and James McQueen are: i. Amos M. McQueen born 1866,Tyler Co., Texas ii. John Robert McQueen born 16 November 1867,Tyler Co., Texas (birthdate from Tyler Co Cemetery Book) iii. Sarah A. McQueen born December 1869 iv. James A. McQueen born 28 February 1872,Tyler Co., Texas v. Nancy E. McQueen born 1875,Tyler Co., Te xas vi. Mary Emma McQueen born In September 1878, Tyler Co & died January 1911, burial In Vinson Cemetery, Tyler Co Texas 4. Robert "Bob" Mahaffey was born 15 November 1849 at Jasper Co.,Tex as, and was killed by a horse In 1880, burial In Tidwell Cemetery,Limsestone Co.,Texas He married Mahaley Elizabeth Gibson, daughter of Marion McDonald Gibson and Lydia D. Durham, who was born In March 1856 at Tyler Co., Texas Mahaley married 2nd, George Johnson. Affidavit of J.D. McQueen 18 Dec 1912 Robert Mahaffey died c 1880 leaving 2 sons & 2 daughters. John and William, still living. One daughter Jennie was married and died several years ago leaving one or two children. Janet Clayton, 13 Sep 1999 <janc@@OREGON.UOREGON.EDU> Robert Mahaffey m. Mahalia Elizabeth Gibson. Robert's sister Alice m Levi A Gibson, Mahalia's brother. This was a double wedding ceremony performed by the Gibson's father, Marion McDonald (Murry/Mack) Gibson, who was an itinerant Baptist mi nister. I have a fair amount of information on the Gibson family Source information that I do not have a copy of to post include: Letter from Thelma Gibson Beechie 29 December 1984 1850 Jasper C o.,Texas p.227 living In father's home age 1 birthplace:Texas 1860 Tyler Co., Texas p. 378 living In father's home age 11 birthplace:Texas 1870 Tyler Co., Texas p. 379 William A. Mahaffey 34 M MISSISSIPPI Sophronia Mahaffey 29 F MISSISSIPPI Jno R. Mahaffey 13 M MISSISSIPPI Gus W. Mahaffey 10 M Texas William E. Mahaffey 8 M Texas Henry E. Mahaffey 6 M Texas Susan S. Mahaffey 5 F Tex as Laura R. Mahaffey 1 F Texas Robert Mahaffey 21 M Texas William A. is ten years too old to be Robert's older brother. His age place suggest this William to be Robert's first cousin, pr obably the oldest son of Amos' 1880 Limestone Co.Texas p. 339 #434/450 Farmer Rbt Mahaffey 31 hus Texas M.E. Mahaffey 24 wife Texas Jennie V. Mahaffey 5 dau Texas Sallie Mahaffey 3 dau Texas Jn o R. Mahaffey 2 son Texas W.E. Mahaffey 4/12 son Texas Margaret Laird 28 aunt Texas The Lairds were neighbors of the Mahaffeys In Tyler Co., Texas, but, who is Margaret? Robert's parents born In M ISSISSIPPI M.E.'s parents birthplace unknown Margaret's parents born In Mississippi See 1900 census 1920 Lea Co New Mexico 1-19-9 #172/174 George C. Johnson head 72 MISSISSIPPI Mahaley E. Johnson wi fe 63 Texas Next door to Wm Mahaffey George parents born In Alabama Mahaley father born In Alabama, mother born In Tennessee Children of Robert Mahaffey and Mahaley Gibson are: i. Jennie V. Mahaffey was born December 1874 at Limsestone Co.,Texas, death date unknown, burial at Tidwell Cemetery, Limsestone Co.,Texas She married William Murphy about 1890 at Limsestone Co.,Texas He wa s born In July 1861 at MISSISSIPPI 1900 Census Limestone Co.Texas 9-65-19A #297/297 William Murphy head Jul 1861 38 MISSISSIPPI Jennie Murphy wife Dec 1874 25 Texas Ray R. Murphy son Sep 1892 7 Texas Willie B. Murphy son Jan 1894 6 Texas Albert E. Murphy son Jul 1896 3 Texas Meren G. Murphy son Oct 1898 1 Texas Williams parents born In MISSISSIPPI Married 10 years, 5 children born / 4 living Children of Wm. Murphy and Jennie V. Mahaffey: Ray R. Murphy born Sep 1892,Limsestone Co.,Texas Willie B. Murphy born Jan 1894,Limsestone Co.,Texas Albert Elmo Murphy born Jul 1896,Limses tone Co.,Texas Meren G. Murphy born Oct 1898,Limsestone Co.,Texas ii. Sallie Mahaffey was born 12 October 1877 at Thornton, Limsestone Co., Texas, and died on 06 February 1908 at Throck- m orton,Limsestone Co.,Texas She married William Jones Rogers about 1892 In Limsestone Co.,Texas He was born In August 1871 at MISSISSIPPI Contributed by: Deanna Face Bucks 21 May 1984 1900 Limsestone Co.,Texas #373/373 Married 15 years - 13 children born / 11 living George Johnson head 52 Nov 1847 Alabama Mahaley E. Johnson wife 44 May 1856 Texas Florence R. Johnson dau 14 Apr 1886 Texas L illie A. Johnson dau 13 Nov 1887 Texas George D. Johnson son 10 Sep 1889 Texas Mary E. Johnson dau 8 Mar 1892 Texas Joel P. Johnson son 6 Jan 1894 Texas Mahaley Johnson dau 4 Sep 1895 Texas Alice E. Johnson dau 2 Aug 1898 Texas Maren Gibon f-l 71 Jul 1828 Texas Liddia D. Gibson m-l 67 Nov 1832 Tennessee Willie J. Rogers s-l 28 Aug 1871 MISSISSIPPI Sallie Rogers dau 24 May 1876 Texas Allen B. Rogers grs 6 Feb 1894 Texas Ruthie V. Rogers grd 4 Mar 1896 Texas Barbry E. Rogers grd 1 Sep 1898 Texas George' parents place of birth unknown Mahaley's Father born In Alabama, Mo ther In Tennessee Maren's parents born In Alabama Lidda father born In South Carolina, Mother born In Virginia Maren and Lidda married 50 years, 6 children born / 4 living Willie and Sallie married 7 years, 3 children born / 3 living Children of William Rogers and Sallie Mahaffey are: a. Allen B. Rogers born February 1894,Limsestone Co.,Texas b. Ruth V. Rogers born March 1896,Limseston e Co.,Texas c. Barbry E. Rogers born September 1898,Limsestone Co.,Texas d. Robert Comie Rogers born 14 December 1902 at Beaumont Texas, & died 19 September 1998 at Eugene, Oregon. He married Natalie Frances Smith. One daughter born, living / private iii. John Robert "Jonnie" Mahaffey, was born In December 1876 at Limsestone Co.,Texas He married Ida who was born In January 1881 at Te xas 1900 Census Limsestone Co.,Texas 9-65-19 #299/299 married 3 years, 1 child born / living John Mahaffey head 23 Dec 1876 Texas Ida Mahaffey wife 21 Jan 1881 Texas Ethel Mahaffey dau 2 Dec 189 7 Texas Both Ida's parents born In Texas Child of Jonnie Mahaffey and Ida is: Ethel Mahaffey born December 1897,Limsestone Co.,Texas iv. William Edwin Mahaffey was born 23 February 1880 at Limes tone County,Texas, and died 25 April 1973 at Carlsbad, Eddy Co New Mexico, burial at Sunset Gardens, Carlsbad, Eddy Co New Mexico. He married Mary Lucy Prichett, In 1905, daughter of William Adolphol us Pritchett and Mary Doranda Price, who was born 19 April 1889 at Young Co Texas Social Security Death Index: # 525-07-8682 CARLSBAD CURRENT ARGUS Monday, January 13, 1975 W.E. MAHAFFEY Serv ices are pending with West Funeral Home for William E. Mahaffey, 94, who helped form Texas Street Lumber Co. He died In a local hospital Sunday. Mahaffey was born In Thornton, Limsestone Co., Tex as In 1905 he was married to the late Mary Lucy Prichett In Munday,Texas They farmed there until 1907 when they moved to Lovington. In 1921 they moved to Matador,Texas, where they farmed until 1928, when they moved to Portales to farm. Survivors include six sons, Oran, Pecos,Texas, Wilton E., Albany, Oregon, and Robert A., Thomas J., Fred E., and Marvin G., all of Carlsbad; three daughters, Bernice Garner, Alamogordo and Mable Wallace and Zyl Mahaffey, both of Carlsbad; three sisters, Mrs. J. P. Caudill, Edna Carr and Emma Goodman, all of Lovington; 23 grandchild ren, 48 great grandchildren and five great-great grand- children. January 14, 1975 W.E. MAHAFFEY Services for William E. Mahaffey will be held Thursday at 10 am at West Funeral Home chapel with the Rev Clyde Billingsley of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be In Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be V.L. Trapp, Kenneth Bowen, Walter Means, John Sulser, Leo- nar d Stephenson and Ben Fanco. 1920 Lee Co Precinct # 8 Lovington Enumeration 10 February 1920 SD 1 ED 91 SH 9 p. 266 #171/173 William E. Mahaffey head 39 born In Texas Mary L. Mahaffey wife 32 b orn In Texas William E. A. Mahaffey son 13 born In Texas Thomas J. Mahaffey son 10 born In Texas Oran Mahaffey son 8 born In Texas Fred E. Mahaffey son 6 born In Texas Mabel I. Mahaffey dau 3 11/12 born In Texas Wilton E. Mahaffey son 1 10/12 born In Texas Carlsad Current Argus April 26, 1973 MARY MAHAFFEY Services for Mary Lucy Mahaffey, 84, who died Wednesday In a local hospital, will be held Friday at 3:30 p.m. at West Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jack Burton of First Baptist Church will officiate and burial will be In Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Her grandsons will serve as pall bearers. Mrs. Mahaffey has been a resident of Carlsbad since 1942 and was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include the husband, William E., Carlsbad; six sons, Robert A, Thomas J., Fred E. & Marvin G., all of Carlsbad, Oran, Pecos,Texas & Wilton E., Albany Oregon; three daughters, Mrs. Mable Wallace & Zyl Mahaffey, both of Carlsbad, and Mrs. Bernice Garner, Eugene, Oregon; t hree brothers W.A. & Virgil Prichett, both of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, and Thomas Pritchett, Gorman,Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Vernie Smegnar, Duncanville,Texas, & Mrs. Ina Walker,Dallas, Dallas Co ., Texas; 23 grand- children, 47 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Children of William Mahaffey, and Mary Pritchett are: 1. William Robert A. Mahaffey, was born 27 Apr 1906 a t Munday, Knox Texas, and died 29 April 1989, burial In Sunset Gardens, Carlsbad, Eddy Co New Mexico. His spouse' name is unknown. Carlsbad Current Argus: ROBERT MAHAFFEY Graveside service for R obert A. Mahaffey, 83, 2329 N Canal St. who died April 29, is to be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. In Sunset Gardens Memorial Park with the Rev. Gerald Harden,Louisiana Huerta Baptist Church, officiating. He was born April 27, 1906, In Munday,Texas, and was raised and educated In Matador,Texas, and Portales. He moved to Carlsbad In 1942 and was employed as a carpenter, paper hanger & painter a t the Carlsbad Air Force Base. He also worked for a time for U.S. Potash and later for the late Jap Hudson. For the past 20 years he was a bee keeper. He was a member of the Louisiana Hu erta Bap tist Church and the Bee Keepers Association. Survivors include one daughter, Helen Mahaffey, Portales; three brothers, Fred Mahaffey, Carlsbad, Oran Mahaffey, Artesia, Wilton Mahaffe y, Albany, Oregon; 3 sisters, Zyl Mahaffey & Mable Wallace, both of Carlsbad, Berniece Garner, Parker Arizona; and one grandson. Child of William Mahaffey is: i. Helen Mahaffey 2. Thomas Johnn y Mahaffey was born 26 April 1910 at Weinert, Haskell Co Texas, and died on 27 March 1983 at home, Carlsbad Eddy Co, New Mexico, burial at Sunset Gardens, Carlsbad, Eddy Co New Mexico. His spouse' n ame is unknown. Carlsbad Current Argus: MAHAFFEY Services for Thomas Johnny Mahaffey, 73, 415 Del Rio St, are pending at West Funeral Home. He died Friday at his home. He came to New Mexico I n 1929 and farmed In the Portales area. A member of the Baptist faith, he was born In Wymert,Texas & raised In various parts of that state. He was a carpenter until his retirement. He came to Carl sbad In 1963 from Albany, Oregon. Survivors include three sons, Darrell & Edwin both of Casper, Wyoming, and Jim, Rick Springs Wyoming; daughter, Dorothy Johnson, Casper; five brothers, Robert A., Fred and Marvin, also of Carlsbad, Oran, Artesia and Wilton, Albany; three sisters, Mabel Wallace and Zyl Mahaffey, both of Carlsbad, and Bernice Garner, Farmington; 21 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Thomas J. Mahaffey, 73, 415 Del Rio St., will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. In West Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dale Beeman of the Louisiana Hureta Baptis t Church officiating. Burial will follow In Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Pallbearers with be Larry Burgin, Paul Clemore, Warner Jarman, Louis Willis, Don Wallace and V.L. Trapp. Children of Tho mas Mahaffey are: i. Darrell Mahaffey ii. Edwin Mahaffey iii. James Mahaffey iv. Dorothy Mahaffey married Mr. Johnson 3. Oran Mahaffey was born 13 June 1911 at Texas His spouse name is unknown. Children of Oran Mahaffey are: i. Judy Mahaffey ii. Curtis Mahaffey iii. Floyd Mahaffey iv. Carolyn Mahaffey 4. Fred Eugene Mahaffey was born 22 June 1913 at Knox Co Texas, and di ed on 22 November 1993 at home, Carlsbad, Eddy Co New Mexico He married Anita Merle Eads, daughter of Sylvester A.H. Vess Eads & Madie May Washington Joplin, who was born 08 May 1918 at Ashland, P ittsburg Co Oklahoma. She died on 31 Decem ber 1974. Carlsbad Current Argus FRED MAHAFFEY Services are to be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Denton Funeral Home for Fred Mah- affey, 80, a North 11th St reet resident. Mr. Mahaffey died Monday (Nov 22, 1993) at his home. The Rev. Bob Bacon of First Baptist Church is to offi ciate the ser- vice. The family plans to receive friends at 405 N. 11 th St. Burial will be at Carls- bad Cemetery. Shannon Mahaffey, Gaylen Mahaffey, Kelley Mahaffey, Burl Richards and Jim Grannis are to serve as pallbearers. Fred Mahaffey was born June 22, 1 913, In Knox Co Texas He moved from Level- land Texas, to Portales, New Mexico In 1930 and then to Gardena,California In 1942. He worked In California shipyards until 1946, when he moved to Carl sbad. Mah- affey worked as a home building contractor until he opened Texas Street Lumber Co with his father and brother In 1954. Survivors include two brothers, Oran Mahaffey of Artesia & W ilton E. Mahaffey of Albany, Oregon; 3 sisters, Mable Wallace of Artesia, Berniece Garner of Farm- ington, New Mexico and Zyl Mahaffey of Carlsbad; 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Written by Charlene Jensen: Anita Eads, born May 08, 1918 at Ashland, Oklahoma, she married first to Fred Mahaffey In Portales, New Mexico In 1933 and they had three children. She married sec ond to Henry Soto In 1948. Anita died December 31, 1974 at the age of 56. Children of Fred Mahaffey and Anita Eads are: i. Freddie Keith Mahaffey was born 04 January 1934 at Clovis, Curry Co New Mexico, & died 13 October 1986 at Walter Reed Medical Center, Washington, DC with burial In the Arling ton National Cemetery. He married Jane Ann Garret on 18 December 1954. CARLSBAD CURRENT ARG US Carlsbad Native Gen. Mahaffey Dies WASHINGTON, DC Four Star General Fred K. Mahaffey, 52, a Carlsbad native, died Monday at Wal- ter Reed Army Medical Center In Washington DC, Major Bruce Bel l spokesman for the U.S. Army, confirmed today. Bell said Mahaffey retired October 03 due to medical reasons & died Monday of respiratory failure following a six month battle with cancer. Mahaf fey, son of Fred and Flossie Mahaffey, 404 N. 11th St.,Carlsbad, was pre- sented with the Distinguished Service Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) dur ing a ceremony In Washington, September 24. Ge n. John A. Wickham Jr., Army Chief of Staff, presented the medal to Mahaffey In recognition of his "exceptonally meritorious service while assigned to positions of great responsibilities from Jul y 1955 to September 1986." Prior to his retire- ment, Mahaffey served as Commander In Chief of the U.S. Readiness Command at McDill Air Force Base, Florida, from June 1985 to September 1986. He grew up In Carlsbad and graduated from Carlsbad High School In 1951. He studied business administration at the University of Denver, where he also played football and was named All Conference and All American halfback. In addition to his business degree, he also earned his master's degree In internat ional affairs from George Washington University. His military education inclu ded t he U.S. Army Ranger and Airborne schools, the Army Command & General Staff College and the National War College. He was commissioned a second lieutenant In the infantry In 1955. Over the years he held numerous assign ments In both command and staff positions. He also served twice In Vietnam, first as advisor of the Viet- namese Army and later In the 9th Infantry Division as Assistant C hief of Staff for Operations as Commander, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry. Prior to his assignment with the Readiness Command, Mahaffey ser ved In the Pentagon as the Army's Deputy Chief of St aff for Operations and Plans. In addition to his parents, Mahaffey is survived by his wife, Jane, formerly of Ala- magordo, and four daughters, Lorrie Ann, Selene, Julie Anne and Melissa Jane. S ervices for Mahaffey will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday at Fort Myers, Virginia, with burial to follow In Arlington National Cemetery. Children of Fred Mahaffey and Jane Garrett are: a. Lorrie Ann Mahaffey / private She married and divorced Anson Williams. HAPPY DAYS STAR TEAMS UP WITH WIFE Two Hollywood couples are throwing caution to the winds by deciding to work together as well as pl ay together. Happy Days Anson Williams and bride Lorrie Mahaffey, recently premiered a new nightclub act, with high hopes of getting offers from Las Vegas. b. Selene Mahaffey / private c. Julie Anne Mahaffey / private d. Melissa Jane Mahaffey / private ii. Robert Earl "Bobby" Mahaffey was born 26 December 1934 at Portales, Roosevelt Co New Mexico, and died 19 March 1960 at Bethesd a, Montgomery Co Maryland, burial at San Pedro, Los Angeles California He married Barbara Ann Belt, daughter of Rodnet William Belt and Bertie Dick, who was born 26 July 1934 at Marceline, Linn C o Missouri Barbara married 2nd to Mr. Mankel. Carlsbad Current Argus March 21, 1960 BOB MAHAFFEY RITES PENDING In CALIFORNIA Bobby Earl Mahaffey, 24, formerly of Carlsbad, died Saturday at U .S. Naval Hos- pital In Bethesda, Maryland, it was learned here today. Cause of death had not been clarified to his family here by noon today. Mahaffey was serving with the Navy In Washington, D. C. Notice of their son's death was received this morning by his father & stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mahaffey, 405 North 11th St, In a telegram from Captain A.D. Lucas, commanding officer at the U.S. Naval Station In Washing ton. Mahaffey will be buried at San Pedro,California, home of his wife and their three sons, Kelly, Gayland and Eugene. His mother also resides In California M r. and Mrs. Mahaffey flew to San Pedro this afternoon to confer with their son's wife regarding funeral arrangements. Mahaffey, who would have been 25 on December 26, also had six other relatives living In Carlsbad. They are Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Mahaffey, grandparents; three uncles, Marvin Mahaffey, T.J. Mahaffey and Robert Mahaffey; and Mrs. Zyl Mah- affey, an aunt. Other survivors in clude a brother, Freddie Keith Mahaffey, and a twin sister, Mrs. Eva Grannis, both of San Pedro. Mahaffey attended Carlsbad High School and was graduated from high school In San Pedro. Child ren of Bobby Mahaffey and Barbara Belt are: a. Kelly Mahaffey / private b. Gaylen Keith Mahaffey / private c. Shannon Eugene Mahaffey / private iii. Eva Merle Mahaffey, twin to Bobby, was bor n 26 December 1934 at Portales, Roosevelt Co New Mexico, and died on 06 May 1991 at Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles Co California She married Norman Grannis In 1953 at Las Vegas, Nevada Children of Eva Mahaffey & Norman Grannis are: a. Sheree Grannis / private b. Michele Grannis / prvate c. Andrea Grannis / private d. James Grannis / private 5. Mable Iva Mahaffey was born 23 January 1916 at Texas She married Wayne Wallace, on 07 April 1934 at Portales, Roosevelt Co New Mexico, son of William Cornealus Wallace and Pearlee Becknell. He was born on 09 April 1914, and died on 21 October 1983. Children of Mable Mahaffey and Wayne Wallace are: i. Iva Lou Wallace / private ii. Donald Wayne Wallace / private 6. Wilton Edwin Mahaffey born 12 February 1918 at Lovington, Lea Co New Mexico. 7. Marvin Gradon Mahaffey was born 24 March 1920 at Lovington, Lea Co New Mexico, and died 22 December 1987 at Guadalupe Medical Center, Carlsbad, Eddy Co New Mexico. He ma rried Geraldine Robbins on 15 June 1941 In Roswell, Chaves Co New Mexico Carlsbad Current Argus: MARVIN MAHAFFEY Marvin Mahaffey, 67, a long time Carlsbad resident and businessman, died at the Guadalupe Medical Center Tuesday. Funeral services are pending with West Funeral Home. Mahaffey, owner of Texas Street Lumber, was also the deputy supervisor of the New Mexico Bureau of Revenu e from 1959-60. He was born near Lovington on March 24, 1920, and was raised and educated In Portales. He was employed by Prices Creamory In Portales, and later with Royal Crown Cola Co In AMARIL LO, POTTER CO., Texas In 1941 he married Geraldine Robbins In Roswell. She later served as Eddy Cou- nty clerk for several years. During World War II he served with the Coast Guard Artillery fro m November 1942 until December 1945. He moved to Carlsbad In 1951 and formed Texas Street Lumber Company with his father, W.E. Mahaffey, and brother, Fred Mahaffey. At the time of his death, he was the sole owner of the lumber com pany. He was a member of the Democratic Party, Hillcrest United Methodist Church & DAV #13. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine, Carlsbad; one son, Michae l Mahaffey, Carls- bad; two daughters, Janet Meek, Carlsbad and Linda Eaton, Robert Lee, Texas; four brothers, Fred & Robert Mahaffey, both of Carlsbad, Oran Mahaffey, Artesia, and Wilton Mahaff ey, Albany, Oregon; 3 sisters, Zyl Mahaffey & Mable Wallace, both of Carlsbad, Bernice Garner, Parker, Ari zona; and seven grandchildren. Children of Marvin Mahaffey and Geraldine Robbins are: i. Michael Mahaffey / private ii. Janet Mahaffey / private iii. Linda Mahaffey / private 8. Berniece Jewel Mahaffey / private 9. Zylphorah "Zyl" Mahaffey / private 5. Amos Maha ffey was born 21 August 1851 at Chester,Tyler Co., Texas and died In 1941, Houston, Harris Co., Texas He married Emma Sarah Harrison In 1873 at Willow Creek, Harris Co., Texas She was born c1856, at Texas Children of Amos Mahaffey and Emma Harrison are: i. Sarah Alma Mahaffey born 25 June 1874 at Willow Creek, Harris Co., Texas ii. Florence Mahaffey born c1878 at Willow Creek, Harris Co., Texas iii. Robert Oran Mahaffey was born 05 February 1884, Willow Creek, Harris Co., Texas, and died 26 June 1972, Harris Co., Texas He married Selma Hobson, daughter of John W. Hobson on 1 3 November 1907 In Harris Co., Texas She was born 09 October 1883 In Texas, and died 16 October 1976 In Harris Co., Texas Children of Robert Mahaffey and Selma Hobson are: a. Hazel Elizabeth M ahaffey, born 12 September 1908 In Texas, and died 21 August 1999. b. Katie Emma Mahaffey, born 24 July 1911, In Harris Co., Texas, and died 14 September 1998 In Arlington Texas She married James M. Delmar, September 20, 1930 In Harris Co., Texas He was born In 1905, and died In 1983. c. Morris D. Mahaffey d. Robert Oran Mahaffey, Jr. iv. Amos Alden Mahaffey born c1886 at Willow C reek, Harris Co., Texas v. Edna Mahaffey vi. Elizabeth Emma 'Lizzie' Mahaffey born 1892, and died 1989 vii. Charles James Albert Mahaffey was born 14 February 1898 at Willow Creek, Harris Co ., Texas, and died 07 Janaury 1963 In Tomball,Texas He married Winnie Hobson, daughter of John W. Hobson, on 03 October 1909 In Harris Co., Texas She was born 13 October 1889 at Texas, and died 19 May 1979 at Harris Co., Texas Children of Charles Mahaffey and Winnie Hobson are: a. Blanche Myrtiss Mahaffey, born September 02, 1910 at Texas, and died 05 August 1991 b. Charles Bryan Mahaf fey, born 25 February 1912, Harris Co., Texas, and died 29 January 1993 at Harris Co., Texas He married Lanelle Ruth Matthews on 18 October 1936 In Harris Co Texas viii. William Byron Mahaffey, t win to Charles, was born 14 February 1898 at Willow Creek, Harris Co., Texas. 6. James Buchanan Mahaffey was born 14 Oct 1856 at Chester,Tyler Co., Texas He married 1.) Elvira Daniels He mar ried 2.) Jessie Jean Daniels 7. Albert G. "Rab" Mahaffey was born In 1859 at Chester,Tyler Co., Texas, and about 1880 at Limsestone Co.,Texas He married 1.) Sallie Brazel He married 2 .) Louella Rutherford McCall AFFIDAVIT of J.D. McQueen Dated Dec. 18, 1912 Albert G. "Rab" married Sallie Brazel / two children Essie and Alton Married 2nd time to Louella McCall / three childre n, Oran, Ila May and Ora Children of Albert Mahaffey and Sallie Brazel are: i. Essie Mahaffey ii. Alton Mahaffey Children of Albert Mahaffey and Louella McCall are: iii. Oran Mahaffey iv. I la May Mahaffey v. Ora Mahaffey 8. Sarah Alice Mahaffey was born 28 December 1861 at the area near Woodville,Tyler Co., Texas, and died on 16 June 1924 at Thornton, Limsestone Co., Texas, bur ial at Tidwell Cemetery, Thornton, Limsestone Co., Texas She married Levi Allen Gibson, son of Marion McDonald Gibson and Lydia D. Durham on 28 December 1876 at Willow Creek, the area near Tombal l, Harris Co., Texas He was born 24 July 1857 at Tyler Co., Texas, and died 20 February 1911 at Willow Creek,Limsestone Co.,Texas, burial at Tidwell Cemetery, Thornton, Limsestone Co., Texas G ibson Family Bible Researcher: Jan M Beechie Conroe,Texas Levi was a farmer and a Baptist preacher 1880 Census Limestone Co.Texas p. 329 Children of Sarah Mahaffey and Levi Gibson are: i. Sarah No rah Gibson was born 12 October 1877 at Limsestone Co.,Texas, and died on 01 November 1880, burial at Tidwell Cemetery, Thornton, Limsestone Co., Texas ii. Amos Marion Gibson was born 24 February 1881 at Limsestone Co.,Texas and died 10 August 1954, burial at Thornton Cemetery, Thornton, Limsestone Co., Texas He married Bertie Shepperd, daughter of Joseph Alex Shepperd & Margaret Rebecca Lawley, on 18 October 1902. She was born 16 August 1882, and died 19 May 1963, burial at Thornton Cemetery, Thornton, Limsestone Co., Texas A FAMILY HISTORY OF LIMESTONE COUNTY Volume I pg 113 by Des mond Gibson Amos Marion Gibson was born February 24, 1881, the son of Levi Allen Sarah Alice Gibson. Bertie Shepherd Gibson was born August 16, 1882, the daughter of Joseph Alex & Margaret Re becca Lawley. After their marriage they settled In the Pleasant Grove Community. To this union was born eight children: Mrs. M.K. "Verna" Kilpatrick, Mabel Gibson, Mrs. H.T. "Totsie" Kilpatrick , A.D. Gibson "Opal Hughes," Shepherd Gibson "Velma Bates", Mrs. Clayton "Selma" Brooks, Mrs. Mark "Thelma" Beechie, Ima Faye Gibson Lewis (deceased). The children all grew up and attended sc hools In Thornton; three taught In the public schools of Limestone County. The others were housewives and good citi- zens of the community. Mrs. Bertie was a devoted wife and mother. She spent her time providing a lovely and stable home for her family; she was a very industrious person, Alabama ways work- ing In her beautiful yard, canning, cooking, and gardening. She is remembered for her true pioneer spirit; one of the last homemakers to use the old "battling block" to launder her clothes. Mr. Amos was a farmer In the area and a Public Weigher In Thornton for 6 years. He wa s known for his honesty and integrity In all that he did. He was a very de- voted to his family and his grandchildren have fond memories of his kind & gentle spirit. He was a gracious host to the many friends who visited the large family; the Gibsons were known for their singing talents and the piano was the center of interest In their home. Amos Gibson died August 10, 1954; Bertie Gi bson died May 19, 1963. Both are buried In the Thornton Cemetery. Children of Amos Gibson and Bertie Shepperd are: a. Verna Gibson was born at Limsestone Co Texas, and married M. K. Kilpatrick. b. Totsie Gibson was born at Limsestone Co.,Texas, and married H. T. Kilpatrick. c. A. D. Gibson was born at Limestone Co Texas, and married Opal Hughes. d. Shepherd Gibson was born at Limseston e Co.,Texas, and married Velma Bates. e. Selma Gibson was born at Limsestone Co.,Texas, and married Clayton Brooks. f. Thelma Gibson was born at Limsestone Co.,Texas, and married Mark Beechie. g. Ima Faye Gibson was born at Limsestone Co Texas, and married Mr. Lewis. iii. Levi Durham Gibson was born 30 April 1883 at Llano, Co.,Texas, and died 25 January 1961 He married Mollie Winona Ba rnett. iv. John Elbert Gibson was born 24 January 1886 at Llano, Co.,Texas, and died 08 December 1969. He married Lenea Mae Strowther. She died on 03 March 1988 v. Floyd Gibson was born 08 Aug ust 1893 at Limsestone Co.,Texas, and died 08 September 1921. He married Lydia Lodernite Clewes on 20 August 1911. She died on 03 March 1988, age 88 years. Note: Is this a transcription error, or d id Lydian and Lenea both die on the same day? vi. Sarah Edna Gibson was born 23 August 1897 at Limsestone Co.,Texas, and died 15 January 1979. She married Ed C. Jones. 9. Martha Elizabeth Mah affey was born 10 September 1865 at Tyler Co., Texas,Texas, and death date unknown, burial In Oakwood Cemetery, Freestone Co., Texas She married Isaac Newton Rutherford on 10 July 1882. Descendan ts of William and Mary Mahaffey Mississippi Kinfolks Clearinghouse Index Home

Amos Mahaffey and Sarah Richardson Amos Mahaffey was born 31 May 1821 at Washington Parish,Louisiana and died on 05 January 1867 at Harris Co., Texas He married Sarah Richardson, daughter of John Richardson and Nancy Allbritton, who was born 22 November 1827 at Simpson Co., MISSISSIPPI (Not proven) She died on 05 March 1889 near Buffalo, Leon Co Texas, and was buried at Keechi Cemetery, Leon Co., Texas John Richardson, father of Sarah, married Amos' mother, Mary, after William Mahaffey's death Probate Records of Harris Co., Texas Estate of Amos Mahaffey Amos Mahaffey departed this life on 5th of January 1867, intestate Sarah Mahaffey, widow, and children: Nancy 21 years Mary Jane 19 years Robert 18 years called Bob Amos 16 years James B. 10 years Albert G. 8 years Sarah Alice 5 years Martha Elizabeth 1 year 1840 Citizens of Texas Land Grants by Gifford White Amos Mahoffey / no arrival date / class 3 grant / 320 acres In Liberty Co October 1839 / not completed / not listed on 1840 tax rolls 1850 Jasper Co.,Texas p. 227 #124/125 Farmer / $150 Amos McHaffey 29 M Louisiana Sarah MaHaffey 23 F MISSISSIPPI William McHaffey 7 M Texas Nancy McHaffey 5 F Texas Mary Jane McHaffey 3 F Texas Robert McHaffey 1 M Texas *Mary Richardson 66 F North Carolina 1854 Tyler Co., Texas School Census Total school age - 3 Amos Mahaffy father William Mahaffy male Nancy Mahaffy female Mary J. Mahaffy female *Mary Richardson is Amos' Mahaffey's mother according to Richardson history, her second husband was John Richardson. She did put Amos and Oliver Mahaffey In charge of her lands 1860 Tyler Co., Texas p.378 #450/459 Farmer / $1800/4175 A. Mahaffy 38 M Louisiana S. Mahaffy 30 F MISSISSIPPI W. Mahaffy 16 M Texas N. Mahaffy 14 F Texas M.J. Mahaffy 13 F Texas R. Mahaffy 11 M Texas A. Mahaffy 8 M Texas J.B. Mahaffy 3 M Texas A. Mahaffy 1 M Texas M. Richardson 70 F North Carolina Amos' nephew, William Mahaffey lives next door #451/460 1870 Harris Co., Texas p.674 #554/558 Sarah Mahaffey 40 F MISSISSIPPI Amos Mahaffey 19 M Texas James Mahaffey 14 M Texas Albert Mahaffey 11 M Texas Sarah Mahaffey 8 F Texas Martha Mahaffey 5 F Texas Margaret Laird 20 F Texas Lucina Brooks 19 F Texas Nancy Brooks 16 F Texas Sarah Brooks 14 F Texas Amos Brooks 11 M Texas Sarah- Keeping House Amos - Farm Laborer 1880 Limsestone Co.,Texas p. 283 #30/33 Keeping house Sarah Mahaffey widow F 51 MISSISSIPPI James Mahaffey son M 23 Texas Albert Mahaffey son M 21 Texas Martha Mahaffey dau F 14 Texas Mary McQueen grdau F 13 Texas Albart McQueen grson M 10 Texas Sarah's parents both born In Louisiana Children's parents born In MISSISSIPPI Grandchildren's Father born In Tennessee, Mother In Texas Karen Mahaffey Palermo tepal@@aol.com Aug 1999 My gg'grandfather, James Monroe Mahaffey (b 4/28/1853), may have been a brother to your Mary J. There is an M. J. (b abt 1847) listed In his family In the Tyler Co., Texas census records. The parents' names were Amos and Sarah (Harrison--I got her maiden name from my gg'grandfather's death certificate). Other children were listed as: W. - N. - R. - Amos - Albert - Sarah - Martha. Please let me know if you find any connection. James died 1/12/1918 In Allen Parish,Louisiana--burial at Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery. Many of his descendants remain In that area today. The following information was taken from the Family Bible of Amos Mahaffey who was born In 1851, except the names of the husbands or wives have been added. No proven information as to where they came from until the first Amos Mahaffey who moved from MISSISSIPPI In 1851 and settled and settled In Tyler Co., Texas, near Chester. After the Civil War, Amos, moved his family to North Harris County, near what is now Tomball. No information as to where the Bible is or the identity writer, except "A descendant of Amos Mahaffey" Bible of Amos Mahaffey William Mahaffey & Mary Mahaffey Children: Date of Birth Nancy Mahaffey September 04, 1804 John T. Mahaffey December 08, 1805 Eda Mahaffey September 04, 1807 Oliver Mahaffey August 27, 1809 Phebe Mahaffey July 19, 1811 William Mahaffey May 30, 1813 Robert Mahaffey February 06, 1815 Sarah Mahaffey June 16, 1817 Ashley Mahaffey April 20, 1819 Amos Mahaffey* March 31, 1821 Martha Mahaffey October 29, 1823 *Amos Mahaffey, (died Jan 05, 1867) married Sarah, born Nov 22,1827 and died on May 05, 1889 and is buried In Keechi Cemetery In Leon Co Texas Children Date of Birth William Mahaffey (killed In CIVIL WAR- 1864) February 25, 1844 *Nancy Mahaffey (m John McQueen) November 09, 1845 Mary Jane Mahaffey (m Jim P. McQueen) April 25, 1847 Robert Mahaffey (m Elizabeth Gibson) November 15, 1849 Amos Mahaffey (m Emma Harrison) August 21, 1851 James Buchanan Mahaffey October 14, 1856 Albert G. Mahaffey ** Sarah Alice Mahaffey (m Levi Gibson) ** Martha Elizabeth Mahaffey (m I. Rutherford) September 10, 1865 *Note: First daughter is named Nancy, a typical trait of Scotch Irish & English to name the first daughter after the mother's mother. Children of Amos Mahaffey and Sarah Richardson are: 1. William Mahaffey was born 25 February 1844 at Jasper Co.,Texas and died 1864 In the Civil War at Arkansas If he was married, his spouse is unknown. There is a marriage In Orange Co Texas for William Mahaffey to Ellen Dunlap 28 March 1860. It could possibly be this William. 2. Nancy A. Mahaffey was born 09 November 1845 at Jasper Co.,Texas and died about 1880 She married 1. ) J. H. Fulgham 01 March 1861 at Navarro Co Texas She married 2.) John McQueen 18 September 1865 at Tyler Co., Texas, son of Milton McQueen and Susan Simmons. He was born In 1835 at Tennessee Marriage Records Navarro Co Texas: N.A. Mahaffy to J.H. Fulgham 01 Mar 1861 AFFIDAVIT of J.D. McQueen dated December 18, 1912 Nancy married my father John McQueen & died about 1880 leaving 2 children: A.H. McQueen and Mary McQueen Mary married G.W. Parker. Marriage Records Tyler Co., Texas: Nancy Fulgham to John McQueen 18 Sep 1865 1870 Tyler Co.Texas p. #151/151 Farmer $399/200 Jno. McQueen 35 M Tennessee Nancy McQueen 22 F Texas Robert McQueen 11 M Texas James McQueen 9 M Texas John McQueen 8 M Texas Molly McQueen 3 F Texas William McQueen 1 M Texas Seeing that John and Nancy were not married until 1865, it leads us to conclude that Robert, James & John are children from a first marriage. Children of Nancy Mahaffey Fulgham and John McQueen are: i. Mary McQueen born 1867 at Texas She married G.W. Parker ii. Albert H. McQueen born 1870 at Texas 3. Mary Jane Mahaffey was born 25 April 1847 at Jasper Co.,Texas, and died 30 October 1917, burial at Vinson Cemetery, Tyler Co., Texas She married James Polk McQueen on 09 March 1865, Tyler and Navarro Co Texas, son of Milton McQueen and Susan Simmons. He was born 1837 In Texas Affidavit of J.D. McQueen dated Dec 18, 1912 Mary Jane Mahaffey married my father's brother, J.P. McQueen. Martha Hood has a James Polk McQueen, born 16 April 1843 from a pension application. <mhood85@@hotmail.com> 1999 ** 1870 Census Tyler Co.Texas # 154/154 farmer $300/300 Jas McQueen 23 M Texas Mary J. McQueen 23 F Texas Amos R. McQueen 4 M Texas John R. McQueen 2 M Texas Sarah A. McQueen 7/12 F Texas Children of Mary Jane Mahaffey and James McQueen are: i. Amos M. McQueen born 1866,Tyler Co., Texas ii. John Robert McQueen born 16 November 1867,Tyler Co., Texas (birthdate from Tyler Co Cemetery Book) iii. Sarah A. McQueen born December 1869 iv. James A. McQueen born 28 February 1872,Tyler Co., Texas v. Nancy E. McQueen born 1875,Tyler Co., Texas vi. Mary Emma McQueen born In September 1878, Tyler Co & died January 1911, burial In Vinson Cemetery, Tyler Co Texas 4. Robert "Bob" Mahaffey was born 15 November 1849 at Jasper Co.,Texas, and was killed by a horse In 1880, burial In Tidwell Cemetery,Limsestone Co.,Texas He married Mahaley Elizabeth Gibson, daughter of Marion McDonald Gibson and Lydia D. Durham, who was born In March 1856 at Tyler Co., Texas Mahaley married 2nd, George Johnson. Affidavit of J.D. McQueen 18 Dec 1912 Robert Mahaffey died c 1880 leaving 2 sons & 2 daughters. John and William, still living. One daughter Jennie was married and died several years ago leaving one or two children. Janet Clayton, 13 Sep 1999 <janc@@OREGON.UOREGON.EDU> Robert Mahaffey m. Mahalia Elizabeth Gibson. Robert's sister Alice m Levi A Gibson, Mahalia's brother. This was a double wedding ceremony performed by the Gibson's father, Marion McDonald (Murry/Mack) Gibson, who was an itinerant Baptist minister. I have a fair amount of information on the Gibson family Source information that I do not have a copy of to post include: Letter from Thelma Gibson Beechie 29 December 1984 1850 Jasper Co.,Texas p.227 living In father's home age 1 birthplace:Texas 1860 Tyler Co., Texas p. 378 living In father's home age 11 birthplace:Texas 1870 Tyler Co., Texas p. 379 William A. Mahaffey 34 M MISSISSIPPI Sophronia Mahaffey 29 F MISSISSIPPI Jno R. Mahaffey 13 M MISSISSIPPI Gus W. Mahaffey 10 M Texas William E. Mahaffey 8 M Texas Henry E. Mahaffey 6 M Texas Susan S. Mahaffey 5 F Texas Laura R. Mahaffey 1 F Texas Robert Mahaffey 21 M Texas William A. is ten years too old to be Robert's older brother. His age place suggest this William to be Robert's first cousin, probably the oldest son of Amos' 1880 Limestone Co.Texas p. 339 #434/450 Farmer Rbt Mahaffey 31 hus Texas M.E. Mahaffey 24 wife Texas Jennie V. Mahaffey 5 dau Texas Sallie Mahaffey 3 dau Texas Jno R. Mahaffey 2 son Texas W.E. Mahaffey 4/12 son Texas Margaret Laird 28 aunt Texas The Lairds were neighbors of the Mahaffeys In Tyler Co., Texas, but, who is Margaret? Robert's parents born In MISSISSIPPI M.E.'s parents birthplace unknown Margaret's parents born In Mississippi See 1900 census 1920 Lea Co New Mexico 1-19-9 #172/174 George C. Johnson head 72 MISSISSIPPI Mahaley E. Johnson wife 63 Texas Next door to Wm Mahaffey George parents born In Alabama Mahaley father born In Alabama, mother born In Tennessee Children of Robert Mahaffey and Mahaley Gibson are: i. Jennie V. Mahaffey was born December 1874 at Limsestone Co.,Texas, death date unknown, burial at Tidwell Cemetery, Limsestone Co.,Texas She married William Murphy about 1890 at Limsestone Co.,Texas He was born In July 1861 at MISSISSIPPI 1900 Census Limestone Co.Texas 9-65-19A #297/297 William Murphy head Jul 1861 38 MISSISSIPPI Jennie Murphy wife Dec 1874 25 Texas Ray R. Murphy son Sep 1892 7 Texas Willie B. Murphy son Jan 1894 6 Texas Albert E. Murphy son Jul 1896 3 Texas Meren G. Murphy son Oct 1898 1 Texas Williams parents born In MISSISSIPPI Married 10 years, 5 children born / 4 living Children of Wm. Murphy and Jennie V. Mahaffey: Ray R. Murphy born Sep 1892,Limsestone Co.,Texas Willie B. Murphy born Jan 1894,Limsestone Co.,Texas Albert Elmo Murphy born Jul 1896,Limsestone Co.,Texas Meren G. Murphy born Oct 1898,Limsestone Co.,Texas ii. Sallie Mahaffey was born 12 October 1877 at Thornton, Limsestone Co., Texas, and died on 06 February 1908 at Throck- morton,Limsestone Co.,Texas She married William Jones Rogers about 1892 In Limsestone Co.,Texas He was born In August 1871 at MISSISSIPPI Contributed by: Deanna Face Bucks 21 May 1984 1900 Limsestone Co.,Texas #373/373 Married 15 years - 13 children born / 11 living George Johnson head 52 Nov 1847 Alabama Mahaley E. Johnson wife 44 May 1856 Texas Florence R. Johnson dau 14 Apr 1886 Texas Lillie A. Johnson dau 13 Nov 1887 Texas George D. Johnson son 10 Sep 1889 Texas Mary E. Johnson dau 8 Mar 1892 Texas Joel P. Johnson son 6 Jan 1894 Texas Mahaley Johnson dau 4 Sep 1895 Texas Alice E. Johnson dau 2 Aug 1898 Texas Maren Gibon f-l 71 Jul 1828 Texas Liddia D. Gibson m-l 67 Nov 1832 Tennessee Willie J. Rogers s-l 28 Aug 1871 MISSISSIPPI Sallie Rogers dau 24 May 1876 Texas Allen B. Rogers grs 6 Feb 1894 Texas Ruthie V. Rogers grd 4 Mar 1896 Texas Barbry E. Rogers grd 1 Sep 1898 Texas George' parents place of birth unknown Mahaley's Father born In Alabama, Mother In Tennessee Maren's parents born In Alabama Lidda father born In South Carolina, Mother born In Virginia Maren and Lidda married 50 years, 6 children born / 4 living Willie and Sallie married 7 years, 3 children born / 3 living Children of William Rogers and Sallie Mahaffey are: a. Allen B. Rogers born February 1894,Limsestone Co.,Texas b. Ruth V. Rogers born March 1896,Limsestone Co.,Texas c. Barbry E. Rogers born September 1898,Limsestone Co.,Texas d. Robert Comie Rogers born 14 December 1902 at Beaumont Texas, & died 19 September 1998 at Eugene, Oregon. He married Natalie Frances Smith. One daughter born, living / private iii. John Robert "Jonnie" Mahaffey, was born In December 1876 at Limsestone Co.,Texas He married Ida who was born In January 1881 at Texas 1900 Census Limsestone Co.,Texas 9-65-19 #299/299 married 3 years, 1 child born / living John Mahaffey head 23 Dec 1876 Texas Ida Mahaffey wife 21 Jan 1881 Texas Ethel Mahaffey dau 2 Dec 1897 Texas Both Ida's parents born In Texas Child of Jonnie Mahaffey and Ida is: Ethel Mahaffey born December 1897,Limsestone Co.,Texas iv. William Edwin Mahaffey was born 23 February 1880 at Limestone County,Texas, and died 25 April 1973 at Carlsbad, Eddy Co New Mexico, burial at Sunset Gardens, Carlsbad, Eddy Co New Mexico. He married Mary Lucy Prichett, In 1905, daughter of William Adolpholus Pritchett and Mary Doranda Price, who was born 19 April 1889 at Young Co Texas Social Security Death Index: # 525-07-8682 CARLSBAD CURRENT ARGUS Monday, January 13, 1975 W.E. MAHAFFEY Services are pending with West Funeral Home for William E. Mahaffey, 94, who helped form Texas Street Lumber Co. He died In a local hospital Sunday. Mahaffey was born In Thornton, Limsestone Co., Texas In 1905 he was married to the late Mary Lucy Prichett In Munday,Texas They farmed there until 1907 when they moved to Lovington. In 1921 they moved to Matador,Texas, where they farmed until 1928, when they moved to Portales to farm. Survivors include six sons, Oran, Pecos,Texas, Wilton E., Albany, Oregon, and Robert A., Thomas J., Fred E., and Marvin G., all of Carlsbad; three daughters, Bernice Garner, Alamogordo and Mable Wallace and Zyl Mahaffey, both of Carlsbad; three sisters, Mrs. J. P. Caudill, Edna Carr and Emma Goodman, all of Lovington; 23 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren and five great-great grand- children. January 14, 1975 W.E. MAHAFFEY Services for William E. Mahaffey will be held Thursday at 10 am at West Funeral Home chapel with the Rev Clyde Billingsley of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be In Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be V.L. Trapp, Kenneth Bowen, Walter Means, John Sulser, Leo- nard Stephenson and Ben Fanco. 1920 Lee Co Precinct # 8 Lovington Enumeration 10 February 1920 SD 1 ED 91 SH 9 p. 266 #171/173 William E. Mahaffey head 39 born In Texas Mary L. Mahaffey wife 32 born In Texas William E. A. Mahaffey son 13 born In Texas Thomas J. Mahaffey son 10 born In Texas Oran Mahaffey son 8 born In Texas Fred E. Mahaffey son 6 born In Texas Mabel I. Mahaffey dau 3 11/12 born In Texas Wilton E. Mahaffey son 1 10/12 born In Texas Carlsad Current Argus April 26, 1973 MARY MAHAFFEY Services for Mary Lucy Mahaffey, 84, who died Wednesday In a local hospital, will be held Friday at 3:30 p.m. at West Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jack Burton of First Baptist Church will officiate and burial will be In Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Her grandsons will serve as pall bearers. Mrs. Mahaffey has been a resident of Carlsbad since 1942 and was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include the husband, William E., Carlsbad; six sons, Robert A, Thomas J., Fred E. & Marvin G., all of Carlsbad, Oran, Pecos,Texas & Wilton E., Albany Oregon; three daughters, Mrs. Mable Wallace & Zyl Mahaffey, both of Carlsbad, and Mrs. Bernice Garner, Eugene, Oregon; three brothers W.A. & Virgil Prichett, both of Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, and Thomas Pritchett, Gorman,Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Vernie Smegnar, Duncanville,Texas, & Mrs. Ina Walker,Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas; 23 grand- children, 47 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Children of William Mahaffey, and Mary Pritchett are: 1. William Robert A. Mahaffey, was born 27 Apr 1906 at Munday, Knox Texas, and died 29 April 1989, burial In Sunset Gardens, Carlsbad, Eddy Co New Mexico. His spouse' name is unknown. Carlsbad Current Argus: ROBERT MAHAFFEY Graveside service for Robert A. Mahaffey, 83, 2329 N Canal St. who died April 29, is to be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. In Sunset Gardens Memorial Park with the Rev. Gerald Harden,Louisiana Huerta Baptist Church, officiating. He was born April 27, 1906, In Munday,Texas, and was raised and educated In Matador,Texas, and Portales. He moved to Carlsbad In 1942 and was employed as a carpenter, paper hanger & painter at the Carlsbad Air Force Base. He also worked for a time for U.S. Potash and later for the late Jap Hudson. For the past 20 years he was a bee keeper. He was a member of the Louisiana Huerta Bap tist Church and the Bee Keepers Association. Survivors include one daughter, Helen Mahaffey, Portales; three brothers, Fred Mahaffey, Carlsbad, Oran Mahaffey, Artesia, Wilton Mahaffey, Albany, Oregon; 3 sisters, Zyl Mahaffey & Mable Wallace, both of Carlsbad, Berniece Garner, Parker Arizona; and one grandson. Child of William Mahaffey is: i. Helen Mahaffey 2. Thomas Johnny Mahaffey was born 26 April 1910 at Weinert, Haskell Co Texas, and died on 27 March 1983 at home, Carlsbad Eddy Co, New Mexico, burial at Sunset Gardens, Carlsbad, Eddy Co New Mexico. His spouse' name is unknown. Carlsbad Current Argus: MAHAFFEY Services for Thomas Johnny Mahaffey, 73, 415 Del Rio St, are pending at West Funeral Home. He died Friday at his home. He came to New Mexico In 1929 and farmed In the Portales area. A member of the Baptist faith, he was born In Wymert,Texas & raised In various parts of that state. He was a carpenter until his retirement. He came to Carlsbad In 1963 from Albany, Oregon. Survivors include three sons, Darrell & Edwin both of Casper, Wyoming, and Jim, Rick Springs Wyoming; daughter, Dorothy Johnson, Casper; five brothers, Robert A., Fred and Marvin, also of Carlsbad, Oran, Artesia and Wilton, Albany; three sisters, Mabel Wallace and Zyl Mahaffey, both of Carlsbad, and Bernice Garner, Farmington; 21 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Thomas J. Mahaffey, 73, 415 Del Rio St., will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. In West Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dale Beeman of the Louisiana Hureta Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow In Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Pallbearers with be Larry Burgin, Paul Clemore, Warner Jarman, Louis Willis, Don Wallace and V.L. Trapp. Children of Thomas Mahaffey are: i. Darrell Mahaffey ii. Edwin Mahaffey iii. James Mahaffey iv. Dorothy Mahaffey married Mr. Johnson 3. Oran Mahaffey was born 13 June 1911 at Texas His spouse name is unknown. Children of Oran Mahaffey are: i. Judy Mahaffey ii. Curtis Mahaffey iii. Floyd Mahaffey iv. Carolyn Mahaffey 4. Fred Eugene Mahaffey was born 22 June 1913 at Knox Co Texas, and died on 22 November 1993 at home, Carlsbad, Eddy Co New Mexico He married Anita Merle Eads, daughter of Sylvester A.H. Vess Eads & Madie May Washington Joplin, who was born 08 May 1918 at Ashland, Pittsburg Co Oklahoma. She died on 31 Decem ber 1974. Carlsbad Current Argus FRED MAHAFFEY Services are to be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Denton Funeral Home for Fred Mah- affey, 80, a North 11th Street resident. Mr. Mahaffey died Monday (Nov 22, 1993) at his home. The Rev. Bob Bacon of First Baptist Church is to offi ciate the ser- vice. The family plans to receive friends at 405 N. 11th St. Burial will be at Carls- bad Cemetery. Shannon Mahaffey, Gaylen Mahaffey, Kelley Mahaffey, Burl Richards and Jim Grannis are to serve as pallbearers. Fred Mahaffey was born June 22, 1913, In Knox Co Texas He moved from Level- land Texas, to Portales, New Mexico In 1930 and then to Gardena,California In 1942. He worked In California shipyards until 1946, when he moved to Carlsbad. Mah- affey worked as a home building contractor until he opened Texas Street Lumber Co with his father and brother In 1954. Survivors include two brothers, Oran Mahaffey of Artesia & Wilton E. Mahaffey of Albany, Oregon; 3 sisters, Mable Wallace of Artesia, Berniece Garner of Farm- ington, New Mexico and Zyl Mahaffey of Carlsbad; 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Written by Charlene Jensen: Anita Eads, born May 08, 1918 at Ashland, Oklahoma, she married first to Fred Mahaffey In Portales, New Mexico In 1933 and they had three children. She married second to Henry Soto In 1948. Anita died December 31, 1974 at the age of 56. Children of Fred Mahaffey and Anita Eads are: i. Freddie Keith Mahaffey was born 04 January 1934 at Clovis, Curry Co New Mexico, & died 13 October 1986 at Walter Reed Medical Center, Washington, DC with burial In the Arling ton National Cemetery. He married Jane Ann Garret on 18 December 1954. CARLSBAD CURRENT ARGUS Carlsbad Native Gen. Mahaffey Dies WASHINGTON, DC Four Star General Fred K. Mahaffey, 52, a Carlsbad native, died Monday at Wal- ter Reed Army Medical Center In Washington DC, Major Bruce Bell spokesman for the U.S. Army, confirmed today. Bell said Mahaffey retired October 03 due to medical reasons & died Monday of respiratory failure following a six month battle with cancer. Mahaffey, son of Fred and Flossie Mahaffey, 404 N. 11th St.,Carlsbad, was pre- sented with the Distinguished Service Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) dur ing a ceremony In Washington, September 24. Gen. John A. Wickham Jr., Army Chief of Staff, presented the medal to Mahaffey In recognition of his "exceptonally meritorious service while assigned to positions of great responsibilities from July 1955 to September 1986." Prior to his retire- ment, Mahaffey served as Commander In Chief of the U.S. Readiness Command at McDill Air Force Base, Florida, from June 1985 to September 1986. He grew up In Carlsbad and graduated from Carlsbad High School In 1951. He studied business administration at the University of Denver, where he also played football and was named All Conference and All American halfback. In addition to his business degree, he also earned his master's degree In internat ional affairs from George Washington University. His military education inclu ded the U.S. Army Ranger and Airborne schools, the Army Command & General Staff College and the National War College. He was commissioned a second lieutenant In the infantry In 1955. Over the years he held numerous assign ments In both command and staff positions. He also served twice In Vietnam, first as advisor of the Viet- namese Army and later In the 9th Infantry Division as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations as Commander, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry. Prior to his assignment with the Readiness Command, Mahaffey ser ved In the Pentagon as the Army's Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans. In addition to his parents, Mahaffey is survived by his wife, Jane, formerly of Ala- magordo, and four daughters, Lorrie Ann, Selene, Julie Anne and Melissa Jane. Services for Mahaffey will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday at Fort Myers, Virginia, with burial to follow In Arlington National Cemetery. Children of Fred Mahaffey and Jane Garrett are: a. Lorrie Ann Mahaffey / private She married and divorced Anson Williams. HAPPY DAYS STAR TEAMS UP WITH WIFE Two Hollywood couples are throwing caution to the winds by deciding to work together as well as play together. Happy Days Anson Williams and bride Lorrie Mahaffey, recently premiered a new nightclub act, with high hopes of getting offers from Las Vegas. b. Selene Mahaffey / private c. Julie Anne Mahaffey / private d. Melissa Jane Mahaffey / private ii. Robert Earl "Bobby" Mahaffey was born 26 December 1934 at Portales, Roosevelt Co New Mexico, and died 19 March 1960 at Bethesda, Montgomery Co Maryland, burial at San Pedro, Los Angeles California He married Barbara Ann Belt, daughter of Rodnet William Belt and Bertie Dick, who was born 26 July 1934 at Marceline, Linn Co Missouri Barbara married 2nd to Mr. Mankel. Carlsbad Current Argus March 21, 1960 BOB MAHAFFEY RITES PENDING In CALIFORNIA Bobby Earl Mahaffey, 24, formerly of Carlsbad, died Saturday at U.S. Naval Hos- pital In Bethesda, Maryland, it was learned here today. Cause of death had not been clarified to his family here by noon today. Mahaffey was serving with the Navy In Washington, D.C. Notice of their son's death was received this morning by his father & stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mahaffey, 405 North 11th St, In a telegram from Captain A.D. Lucas, commanding officer at the U.S. Naval Station In Washing ton. Mahaffey will be buried at San Pedro,California, home of his wife and their three sons, Kelly, Gayland and Eugene. His mother also resides In California Mr. and Mrs. Mahaffey flew to San Pedro this afternoon to confer with their son's wife regarding funeral arrangements. Mahaffey, who would have been 25 on December 26, also had six other relatives living In Carlsbad. They are Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Mahaffey, grandparents; three uncles, Marvin Mahaffey, T.J. Mahaffey and Robert Mahaffey; and Mrs. Zyl Mah- affey, an aunt. Other survivors include a brother, Freddie Keith Mahaffey, and a twin sister, Mrs. Eva Grannis, both of San Pedro. Mahaffey attended Carlsbad High School and was graduated from high school In San Pedro. Children of Bobby Mahaffey and Barbara Belt are: a. Kelly Mahaffey / private b. Gaylen Keith Mahaffey / private c. Shannon Eugene Mahaffey / private iii. Eva Merle Mahaffey, twin to Bobby, was born 26 December 1934 at Portales, Roosevelt Co New Mexico, and died on 06 May 1991 at Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles Co California She married Norman Grannis In 1953 at Las Vegas, Nevada Children of Eva Mahaffey & Norman Grannis are: a. Sheree Grannis / private b. Michele Grannis / prvate c. Andrea Grannis / private d. James Grannis / private 5. Mable Iva Mahaffey was born 23 January 1916 at Texas She married Wayne Wallace, on 07 April 1934 at Portales, Roosevelt Co New Mexico, son of William Cornealus Wallace and Pearlee Becknell. He was born on 09 April 1914, and died on 21 October 1983. Children of Mable Mahaffey and Wayne Wallace are: i. Iva Lou Wallace / private ii. Donald Wayne Wallace / private 6. Wilton Edwin Mahaffey born 12 February 1918 at Lovington, Lea Co New Mexico. 7. Marvin Gradon Mahaffey was born 24 March 1920 at Lovington, Lea Co New Mexico, and died 22 December 1987 at Guadalupe Medical Center, Carlsbad, Eddy Co New Mexico. He married Geraldine Robbins on 15 June 1941 In Roswell, Chaves Co New Mexico Carlsbad Current Argus: MARVIN MAHAFFEY Marvin Mahaffey, 67, a long time Carlsbad resident and businessman, died at the Guadalupe Medical Center Tuesday. Funeral services are pending with West Funeral Home. Mahaffey, owner of Texas Street Lumber, was also the deputy supervisor of the New Mexico Bureau of Revenue from 1959-60. He was born near Lovington on March 24, 1920, and was raised and educated In Portales. He was employed by Prices Creamory In Portales, and later with Royal Crown Cola Co In AMARILLO, POTTER CO., Texas In 1941 he married Geraldine Robbins In Roswell. She later served as Eddy Cou- nty clerk for several years. During World War II he served with the Coast Guard Artillery from November 1942 until December 1945. He moved to Carlsbad In 1951 and formed Texas Street Lumber Company with his father, W.E. Mahaffey, and brother, Fred Mahaffey. At the time of his death, he was the sole owner of the lumber com pany. He was a member of the Democratic Party, Hillcrest United Methodist Church & DAV #13. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine, Carlsbad; one son, Michael Mahaffey, Carls- bad; two daughters, Janet Meek, Carlsbad and Linda Eaton, Robert Lee, Texas; four brothers, Fred & Robert Mahaffey, both of Carlsbad, Oran Mahaffey, Artesia, and Wilton Mahaffey, Albany, Oregon; 3 sisters, Zyl Mahaffey & Mable Wallace, both of Carlsbad, Bernice Garner, Parker, Ari zona; and seven grandchildren. Children of Marvin Mahaffey and Geraldine Robbins are: i. Michael Mahaffey / private ii. Janet Mahaffey / private iii. Linda Mahaffey / private 8. Berniece Jewel Mahaffey / private 9. Zylphorah "Zyl" Mahaffey / private 5. Amos Mahaffey was born 21 August 1851 at Chester,Tyler Co., Texas and died In 1941, Houston, Harris Co., Texas He married Emma Sarah Harrison In 1873 at Willow Creek, Harris Co., Texas She was born c1856, at Texas Children of Amos Mahaffey and Emma Harrison are: i. Sarah Alma Mahaffey born 25 June 1874 at Willow Creek, Harris Co., Texas ii. Florence Mahaffey born c1878 at Willow Creek, Harris Co., Texas iii. Robert Oran Mahaffey was born 05 February 1884, Willow Creek, Harris Co., Texas, and died 26 June 1972, Harris Co., Texas He married Selma Hobson, daughter of John W. Hobson on 13 November 1907 In Harris Co., Texas She was born 09 October 1883 In Texas, and died 16 October 1976 In Harris Co., Texas Children of Robert Mahaffey and Selma Hobson are: a. Hazel Elizabeth Mahaffey, born 12 September 1908 In Texas, and died 21 August 1999. b. Katie Emma Mahaffey, born 24 July 1911, In Harris Co., Texas, and died 14 September 1998 In Arlington Texas She married James M. Delmar, September 20, 1930 In Harris Co., Texas He was born In 1905, and died In 1983. c. Morris D. Mahaffey d. Robert Oran Mahaffey, Jr. iv. Amos Alden Mahaffey born c1886 at Willow Creek, Harris Co., Texas v. Edna Mahaffey vi. Elizabeth Emma 'Lizzie' Mahaffey born 1892, and died 1989 vii. Charles James Albert Mahaffey was born 14 February 1898 at Willow Creek, Harris Co., Texas, and died 07 Janaury 1963 In Tomball,Texas He married Winnie Hobson, daughter of John W. Hobson, on 03 October 1909 In Harris Co., Texas She was born 13 October 1889 at Texas, and died 19 May 1979 at Harris Co., Texas Children of Charles Mahaffey and Winnie Hobson are: a. Blanche Myrtiss Mahaffey, born September 02, 1910 at Texas, and died 05 August 1991 b. Charles Bryan Mahaffey, born 25 February 1912, Harris Co., Texas, and died 29 January 1993 at Harris Co., Texas He married Lanelle Ruth Matthews on 18 October 1936 In Harris Co Texas viii. William Byron Mahaffey, twin to Charles, was born 14 February 1898 at Willow Creek, Harris Co., Texas. 6. James Buchanan Mahaffey was born 14 Oct 1856 at Chester,Tyler Co., Texas He married 1.) Elvira Daniels He married 2.) Jessie Jean Daniels 7. Albert G. "Rab" Mahaffey was born In 1859 at Chester,Tyler Co., Texas, and about 1880 at Limsestone Co.,Texas He married 1.) Sallie Brazel He married 2.) Louella Rutherford McCall AFFIDAVIT of J.D. McQueen Dated Dec. 18, 1912 Albert G. "Rab" married Sallie Brazel / two children Essie and Alton Married 2nd time to Louella McCall / three children, Oran, Ila May and Ora Children of Albert Mahaffey and Sallie Brazel are: i. Essie Mahaffey ii. Alton Mahaffey Children of Albert Mahaffey and Louella McCall are: iii. Oran Mahaffey iv. Ila May Mahaffey v. Ora Mahaffey 8. Sarah Alice Mahaffey was born 28 December 1861 at the area near Woodville,Tyler Co., Texas, and died on 16 June 1924 at Thornton, Limsestone Co., Texas, burial at Tidwell Cemetery, Thornton, Limsestone Co., Texas She married Levi Allen Gibson, son of Marion McDonald Gibson and Lydia D. Durham on 28 December 1876 at Willow Creek, the area near Tomball, Harris Co., Texas He was born 24 July 1857 at Tyler Co., Texas, and died 20 February 1911 at Willow Creek,Limsestone Co.,Texas, burial at Tidwell Cemetery, Thornton, Limsestone Co., Texas Gibson Family Bible Researcher: Jan M Beechie Conroe,Texas Levi was a farmer and a Baptist preacher 1880 Census Limestone Co.Texas p. 329 Children of Sarah Mahaffey and Levi Gibson are: i. Sarah Norah Gibson was born 12 October 1877 at Limsestone Co.,Texas, and died on 01 November 1880, burial at Tidwell Cemetery, Thornton, Limsestone Co., Texas ii. Amos Marion Gibson was born 24 February 1881 at Limsestone Co.,Texas and died 10 August 1954, burial at Thornton Cemetery, Thornton, Limsestone Co., Texas He married Bertie Shepperd, daughter of Joseph Alex Shepperd & Margaret Rebecca Lawley, on 18 October 1902. She was born 16 August 1882, and died 19 May 1963, burial at Thornton Cemetery, Thornton, Limsestone Co., Texas A FAMILY HISTORY OF LIMESTONE COUNTY Volume I pg 113 by Desmond Gibson Amos Marion Gibson was born February 24, 1881, the son of Levi Allen Sarah Alice Gibson. Bertie Shepherd Gibson was born August 16, 1882, the daughter of Joseph Alex & Margaret Rebecca Lawley. After their marriage they settled In the Pleasant Grove Community. To this union was born eight children: Mrs. M.K. "Verna" Kilpatrick, Mabel Gibson, Mrs. H.T. "Totsie" Kilpatrick, A.D. Gibson "Opal Hughes," Shepherd Gibson "Velma Bates", Mrs. Clayton "Selma" Brooks, Mrs. Mark "Thelma" Beechie, Ima Faye Gibson Lewis (deceased). The children all grew up and attended schools In Thornton; three taught In the public schools of Limestone County. The others were housewives and good citi- zens of the community. Mrs. Bertie was a devoted wife and mother. She spent her time providing a lovely and stable home for her family; she was a very industrious person, Alabama ways work- ing In her beautiful yard, canning, cooking, and gardening. She is remembered for her true pioneer spirit; one of the last homemakers to use the old "battling block" to launder her clothes. Mr. Amos was a farmer In the area and a Public Weigher In Thornton for 6 years. He was known for his honesty and integrity In all that he did. He was a very de- voted to his family and his grandchildren have fond memories of his kind & gentle spirit. He was a gracious host to the many friends who visited the large family; the Gibsons were known for their singing talents and the piano was the center of interest In their home. Amos Gibson died August 10, 1954; Bertie Gibson died May 19, 1963. Both are buried In the Thornton Cemetery. Children of Amos Gibson and Bertie Shepperd are: a. Verna Gibson was born at Limsestone Co Texas, and married M. K. Kilpatrick. b. Totsie Gibson was born at Limsestone Co.,Texas, and married H. T. Kilpatrick. c. A. D. Gibson was born at Limestone Co Texas, and married Opal Hughes. d. Shepherd Gibson was born at Limsestone Co.,Texas, and married Velma Bates. e. Selma Gibson was born at Limsestone Co.,Texas, and married Clayton Brooks. f. Thelma Gibson was born at Limsestone Co.,Texas, and married Mark Beechie. g. Ima Faye Gibson was born at Limsestone Co Texas, and married Mr. Lewis. iii. Levi Durham Gibson was born 30 April 1883 at Llano, Co.,Texas, and died 25 January 1961 He married Mollie Winona Barnett. iv. John Elbert Gibson was born 24 January 1886 at Llano, Co.,Texas, and died 08 December 1969. He married Lenea Mae Strowther. She died on 03 March 1988 v. Floyd Gibson was born 08 August 1893 at Limsestone Co.,Texas, and died 08 September 1921. He married Lydia Lodernite Clewes on 20 August 1911. She died on 03 March 1988, age 88 years. Note: Is this a transcription error, or did Lydian and Lenea both die on the same day? vi. Sarah Edna Gibson was born 23 August 1897 at Limsestone Co.,Texas, and died 15 January 1979. She married Ed C. Jones. 9. Martha Elizabeth Mahaffey was born 10 September 1865 at Tyler Co., Texas,Texas, and death date unknown, burial In Oakwood Cemetery, Freestone Co., Texas She married Isaac Newton Rutherford on 10 July 1882. Descendants of William and Mary Mahaffey Mississippi Kinfolks Clearinghouse Index Home

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