BACKGROUND

Cabin in TN
Courtesty of Ron Nelson

Thena Davis was born in District 12 of DeKalb Co., TN to Thomas Jasper Davis and Delia A. Lawrence. Her mother died just before Thena's 14th birthday. She married Elijah Tramel on December 28, 1882 in DeKalb Co., TN. They were married by W. J. Caplinger, J.P.

This picture, taken in 1972 by Vennie (Tramel) Nelson, shows the cabin where Thena and Elijah lived after their marriage in Tennessee. Their first two children would have been born in here.

Around 1887, she and Elijah moved to Texas where their third child was stillborn in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas. They continued on south and settled in Navarro County by mid 1889. The picture on the right of Thena and Elijah was taken about 1920 and was sent to me by Vennie (Tramel) Nelson.

Elijah died in 1938 and Thena died in 1945. Both are buried at Prairie Point Cemetery, at Bazette, Navarro Co., Texas. Many of their children and grandchildren are also buried here. Every year in July there is a big pot-luck pinic with games to raise money for the the upkeep of this cemetery. As a child, I would look forward every year to this event. If anyone needs a lookup in this cemetery book, I will be happy to do so.

Special Thanks to Vennie (Tramel) Nelson and Thelma (Pike) Crowley for all of their help around 1970 in researching the Tramel cousins.

TRAMEL FAMILY

Elijah Tramel was born November 24, 1860 to William Harrison Tramel and Mary Jane Hullett who had married July 18, 1856 in DeKalb Co. TN.

Bible Record of William Harrison Tramel

William Harrison Tramel was a civil wat veteran - Corpl., Company K, lst Reg/t Middle Tenn, Calvary. He enlisted May 3, 1863 at Carthage, Tennessee under Lt. Bass for a period of 3 years. This organization later became Co. K, 5th Reg't Tenn Calvary. He was discharged Aug 14, 1865 at Pulaski, Tennessee. Was promoted from Corpl. to Sergeant on June 27, 1864 by Reg't Order #18. His widow received a pension for his service. After the war, William became a Baptist preacher. Three of his children also became minister - but all were of different faiths. After Mary Jane Hullett died, William Harrison Tramel married Louisa Elizabeth McIntire on Oct 1, 1865 in Dowelltown, DeKalb Co. TN. Louisa was a cousin of mine on the Page side - d/o James G. McIntire and Mahala Page and gd/o Barnabas Page and Mary Allen, my direct ancestors. After William Harrison Tramel died in 1889 in Capling, DeKalb Co., TN, Louisa (McIntire) Tramel and several of her children came to Texas and settled near Thena (Davis) and Elijah Tramel. In fact at this time, many were migrating from DeKalb Co., TN area to Texas. It was a popular destination as you can see from reading the issues of the Liberty Herald for this time period.

William Harrison Tramel was the s/o J. Dennis Tramel and Nancy Ann Botts who lived in DeKalb Co., TN. Dennis Tramel was the s/o William Baton Tramel and his first wife, Anice Fisher. William Baton Tramel m/2 Mary Parrish, the d/o Johnson Parrish.

Elijah and Thena Davis with 9 of their Children - 1924

Mary Tennessee (Tramel) Pike is not present (from 1eft to right)
Prosper Bruno Tramel, John Tramel, Robert Winket Tramel, Delia Alma Albritton, Thomas Audry Tramel
Thena Mae Taylor, Shelah Vernon Tramel, Luster Elijah Tramel, William Jasper Tramel

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William Jasper Tramel

• born October 14, 1883 DeKalb Co., TN
• died February 11, 1946 Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas
• married Sarah Beatrice 'Bedie' Deskin
  on Nov 4, 1906 Kernes, Navarro Co., TX
• --d/o John Greenberry Deskin and Sarah Deborh Carpenter
• both buried Prairie Point Cemetery
  at Bazette, Navarro Co. Texas

Their wedding as described by her obituary:

"William Jasper Tramel and Sarah B. (Bedie) Deskin were married November 4, 1906 while they were sitting in a buggy in front of the First Methodist Church parsonage in Kerens. The pastor of the church, Rev. Irvin F. Harris performed the ceremony. They were attended by Mr. H. Thomas Kimbrough and Miss Carrie Miller, Mr. Tom Standley and Miss Essie Stringer. (They were also sitting in buggies). The ceremony was also witnessed by Mrs. Harris and Mr. and Mrs. Prosper Brister of Kerens."

At the time of Sarah's death, she had 25 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren. William Jasper and Sarah were the parents of my friend and cousin, Vennie (Tramel) Nelson.

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Shelah Vernon Tramel

• born May 2, 1886 DeKalb Co., TN
• died October 24, 1941 Navarro Co., TX
• married Mary Ellen Cates
  on October 4, 1908 Coriscana, Navarro Co.,TX
• --d/o Robert Cates and Lucindy Catherine Lee
• both buried Prairie Point Cemetery
  at Bazette, Navarro Co. Texas

*Picture of Shelah, his wife, Mary Ellen, and daughter was taken about 1920. Courtesy of Melba Love.

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Infant Tramel

• born and died March 1988
  at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas
• buried Forest Academy

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Mary Tennessee Tramel

• born July 10, 1889 Navarro Co., Texas
• died March 11, 1987 Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas
• married John Jefferson Pike
  on October 11, 1914 Kerens, Navarro Co., Texas
• --s/o William Jefferson Pike and Melissa Ann Bell
• both buried Prairie Point Cemetery
  at Bazette, Navarro Co. Texas

*This picture taken in 1969 is courtesy of Melba Love.

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Thena Mae Tramel

• born October 18, 1891 Navarro Co., Texas
• died May 23, 1943 Powell, Navarro Co., Texas
• married first Thomas Henry Kimbrough
  on Dec 24, 1907 Bazette, Navarro Co., Texas
• both buried Prairie Point Cemetery
  at Bazette, Navarro Co. Texas
• married second William Wilson Taylor
  on August 2, 1914 Navarro Co., Texas
• --s/o Barzila J. Taylor and Malvina Frances Hendrixson of DeKalb Co., TN
  ------gs/o David Jacob 'Bluetooth' Taylor, Sr. and Lucretia Turner
  ------gs/o Calvin M. Hendrixson and Lucretia Taylor

  *Picture of Thena taken about 1924-1925

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Jimmy Carroll Tramel

• born February 28, 1894 Powell, Navarro Co., Texas
• died March 14, 1894 Powell, Navarro Co., Texas
• buried Prairie Pointer Cemetery
  at Bazette, Navarro Co., Texas

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Thomas Audrey 'Tom' Tramel

• born February 14, 1895 Roane, Navarro Co., Texas
• died November 13, 1985 Kerens, Navarro Co., Texas
• married Ora Ellen Upchurch
  on June 8, 1918 Bazette, Navarro Co., Texas
• --d/o Thomas Bryant Upchurch and Lena Ophelia Schomerous
• both buried Prairie Point Cemetery
  at Bazette, Navarro Co. Texas

*This picture is one that appeared in newspaper in 1918 shortly after they were married.

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Robert Winket 'Rob' Tramel

• born July 13, 1897 Roane, Navarro Co., Texas
• died Dec 24, 1977 Kerens, Navarro Co., Texas
• married Eunice Justin Albritton
  on November 10, 1917 Bazette, Navarro Co., Texas
• --d/o Daniel Webster Albritton and Eliza R. Ray
• both buried Prairie Point Cemetery
  at Bazette, Navarro Co. Texas

*Picture taken in 1967 for Golden Wedding Anniversary.

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Vennie Vesper Tramel

• born October 28, 1899 Bazette, Navarro Co., Texas
• died June 1900 Bazette, Navarro Co.,Texas
• buried Prairie Point Cemeter
  at Bazette, Navarro Co., Texas

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Noie Otto 'John' Tramel

• born April 23, 1901 Navarro Co., Texas
• died ?
• married first Minnie Arlene Pierce
  on Decmeber 18, 1927 in Navarro Co., Texas
• married second Berta Mae Follis
  in June 1969

*This picture of John and Arlene was taken about the time of their wedding in late 1927 or early 1928. The older picture of John was taken in July 1971 at the Prairie Point Cemetery Picnic at Bazette, Navarro Co., Texas.

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Delia Alma Tramel

• born December 1, 1902 Navarro Co., Texas
• died June 18, 1991
• married Loran Enoch 'Lobe' Albritton
  on October 4, 1923 Coriscana, Navarro Co., Texas
• --s/o Daniel Webster Albritton and Eliza R. Ray
• both buried Prairie Point Cemetery
  at Bazette, Navarro Co. Texas

*The younger picture of Delia, her husband and daughter, Lydia Sue (1924-1978) was made in 1924. The older picture of Delia was taken in 1971 at the Prairie Point Picnic at Bazette, Navarro Co., Texas

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Prosper Bruno Tramel

• born August 1, 1906 Navarro Co., Texas
• died November 22, 1991 Navarro Co., Texas
• married Zelda May Hardeway
  on October 19, 1928 in Navarro Co., Texas
• both buried Prairie Point Cemetery
  at Bazette, Navarro Co. Texas

*This picture of Prosper was taken in July 1971 at the Prairie Point Cemetery Picnic at Bazette, Navarro Co., Texas.

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Luster Elijah Tramel

• born June 14, 1910 Navarro Co., Texas
• died May 23, 1996 Temple, Bell Co., Texas
• married Ratha Fern Tidmore
  on April 15, 1951 at Rockwall, Rockwall Co. Texas
• Burial place is unknown to me at this time
• They had no children.

*This picture of Luster is courtesy of Melba Love, who received it from Mary Harvath, Luster's niece.