Ruby Marie Wilkes

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Ruby — Samuel Benton Prather. Samuel (son of Eugene Franklin Prather and Florence Duncan, Floy) was born 18 Sep 1920, Eaglette, AR; died 21 Mar 2010, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet]

1. Gary Benton Prather
2. Terrell Rand Prather was born 17 Aug 1948, Sulphur, Murray Co., Oklahoma; died 02 Dec 1996, City Jail, Davis, Murray Co., Okla.; was buried 05 Dec 1996, Sulphur Cem., Sulphur, Murray Co., Okla..

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• Occupation: Farmer; Bapt. Min.
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He was called "Rand" by all of his friends.

He farmed east of Chickasha, Okla. for many years. During this same time he
was a capenter, painter, and Missionary Basptist Preacher.
In his later years he moved into Chickasha, Okla. and continued to capenter,
preach and invest in real estate in the area.

He was a very well respected member of the community.

Loranzie married Anna May Montgomery of Ar. Anna (daughter of Emmett Jackson Montgomery and Isabell Yoakum) was born 27 Jul 1906, Russelville, Ala.; died 16 Nov 1996, Chickasha, Okla.; was buried , Fairlawn Cem., Chickasha, Okla.. [Group Sheet]

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IN MEMORIAM:

Anna May Wilkes

Funeral Service: Bethel Baptist church Anadarko, Okla.
Date: Monday Nov., 18, 1996 10:30AM
Officiating Clergy: Rev. Ray Withers
Resting Place: Fairlawn Cem., Chickasha, Okal.
Conducted by: Sevier Funeral Home

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Thomas got into trouble in Gibson Co., Tn. when he was about 13 and the family
moved to Ark. about that time.

Thomas married Elizabeth Verner of Ar. Elizabeth (daughter of James Earl Vernor and Martha Elizabeth Barnes) was born 14 Dec 1874, Violet Hill, Izard Co., Ark.; died 27 Nov 1952, Anadarko, Okla.. [Group Sheet]

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Emmett married Isabell Yoakum of Franklin Co., Al. Isabell was born , Franklin Co., Al.; died , Prob. Okla.. [Group Sheet]

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In Gibson Co., TN. marriage records by Whitley:
William H. Wilkes to Amandy J.C. P. Howell 4,Feb.,1860 W.H. Standly BM.

Pension Record: Confed. Soldier, served 1861 to 1865 47th TN.
The 47th TN. was ingaged in every major skirmish, battle and march that the
Army of the TN. was involved in, from their baptism of fire at Shiloh,
to the slaughter at Franklin, to the final battle in North Carolina.
W.H.Wilkes was a Private in Company H., 47th TN. Infantry CSA.

Application for Pension: State of Ark., Izard Co., city of Oxford
last day of service: 1 June, 1865.
Reason for pension: Statement from Dr. J.H.Smith that W.H.Wilkes is disabled
due to Himorrhoids, caused by Diarhoea contracted during the war.
He also has bladder and kidney trouble and severe case of Jandice as a result
exposure during the war.
Pension application dated: July, 1903

The Dr. statement said he was living at Widerman, Izard Co., Ark.
when he was examined.

Application for increase in pension 3 July, 1907 Izard Co., Ark.
In this application he states that he is now 65 years old.
He states: "my disabilities, rendering me almost totally unable to work."
And he included that he nor his wife owned any property, real or personal in
the excess of the value of $400. (exclusive of household goods and wearing
apparel)

His widow applied for Widows Pension on 8 Mar., 1920.
She did not know how to read or write as provided by the pension application
showing her Mark (X). The pension application shows her bithday - 14 Dec.,
1842.

William married Mary Jane Thomas 20 Apr 1868, Gibson Co., Tn.. Mary (daughter of John Thomas and Nancy Yarberry) was born 14 Dec 1842, Yellow Bush, Yalobusha Co., Ms.; was christened , Cherokee Indian, Full Blood; died 05 May 1932, Spring Hill, Faukner Co., Ark.. [Group Sheet]

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She was living at Baud Mill, Izard Co., Ark. when she applied for her widows
pension 9 Mar., 1920.
Her pension was $100.00

Application for Pension Questionaire:

Full name: Mary Jane Wilkes
Address: Oxford, Ark.
When and where born: 14 Dec., 1842 Yellow Bush, MISS.
When married & to whom: 20th Apr., 1866 Gibson Co., TN. to W.H.Wilkes
With whom do you now make your home: Rufus Gifford of Oxford, Ark.
What relation are they to you: None
Have you lived continuely in Ark. for the past 5 years: YES
Do you own any property, or interest in property: NO
Do you have income other than Ark. Confed. Pension: NO
How much of your pension each month is spent for your benefit: ALL OF IT

Her last pension payment was made Apr., 1932 Izard Co., Ark.
She died 25 Apr., 1932 with no administrator to her estate.

In her pension statement she states that her birth year was 1842 but in the
Yalobusha Co., MS. censes of families living south of the Yalobusha River she
is enumberated at age 2 years in 1850.

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James married Martha Elizabeth Barnes of Lost Creek, Jefferson Co., Tn. Martha (daughter of John Moses Barnes and Jane Coppock) was born 24 Dec 1844, Tn. or Ala.; was christened , (Deformed Thumbs) Part Osage Indian; died 01 Dec 1916, Izard Co., Ark.; was buried , Violet Hill, Methodist Cem.. [Group Sheet]

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Martha Barnes: part native American Indian .... Osage per G.E. Helm Med.Doctor
resided in Brockwell, Izard Co., Ark.
Herald Helm 2306 Westgate, Houston, TX. 77019 // 713-529-2333 (1998)

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James married Mrs Martha Montgomery of Franklin Co., Al. Mrs was born , of Franklin Co., Al. [Group Sheet]

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