Thomas Chester, son of Thomas W. Scroggin & Rosa Ann Reed, was born Oct 31, 1882 AR, died Aug 12, 1940 AR & buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Conway County.
Occupation: Farmer, Teacher, Insurance Agent
Married: Rosa Mae Stover Nov 27, 1904 AR. She was born Feb 18, 1889, died June 20, 1965 Conway Co AR & buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Conway Co AR. She is the daughter of Lorenzo Dow Stover & Cordelia Vernetta Cornelius. Her parents were born in Scotland AR.

Children of Thomas & Rosa Mae:
1. Maude E. "Maudie" born about 1906 Conway Co AR.
Married: John William Powell about 1921 Conway Co AR. He was born Aug 13, 1899. They divorced about 1930 Conway Co AR.
Children: William Robert & Helen Mae.
2. Freed E. "Freedie" born about 1907 Conway Co AR.
3. William "Willie" born about 1910 Conway Co AR.
Married: Sophie Grimes
4. Thomas C. Jr. born 1911 Conway Co AR.
5. Orville born 1914 Conway Co AR.
6. Elsie born 1915 Conway Co AR.
7. James born 1916 Conway Co AR.
8. Ila Faye born 1918 Conway Co AR.
9. Lillian born Conway Co AR.
10. Ruth born Conway Co AR.
11. Robert E. born Mar 31, 1924 Conway Co AR, died Jan 26, 1925 Conway Co AR & buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Conway Co AR.

Notes:
1. June 13, 1900 Conway Co AR census record shows Thomas C. Scroggin age 17 & single living with his parents and siblings on their farm in Lick Mountain township. It is noted that he was born Oct 1882 & attended school 3 months out of the year. (pg 82a, #134)
2. Apr 21, 1910 Conway Co AR census record shows Thomas C. Scroggin age 27, Rosa age 21 married 5 years & had 3 children with all three living. He is a farmer in Lick Mountain township. Children living with them are Maud age 4, Freed age 3 and William age 3 months. (pg 93b, #96)
3. Sep 12, 1918 WWI Draft registration card shows T.C. Scroggin to be tall, medium build, blue eyes, light hair working as a teacher & insurance agent in Center Ridge AR area.
4. Jan 3, 1920 Conway Co AR census record shows Thomas Scroggin age 37, May age 30, Maude age 14, Freed age 13, Willie age 11, Tom Jr. age 9, Orville age 6, Elsie age 5, James age 3yrs, 1mo, Ila Fay age 1yr, 6mo living in Welborn township. His occupation is listed as life insurance. (pg 84b, #25)
5. Jan 26, 1925 Robert E. Scroggin died in Conway Co AR & buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
6. Sep 13, 1929 - Scroggin Family Reunion at Center Ridge. The home of Mr and Mrs J.H. Scroggin at Center Ridge was the gathering place for twenty five members of the Scroggin family for a reunion last Sunday. Mrs J.H. Scroggin acted as hostess. Among the guests were T.C. Scroggin and family of Morrilton and son William; E. Scroggin and wife of Chicago; Mr and Mrs J.A. Scroggin of Little Rock; W.C. Scroggin and family of Damascus and son Earl Scroggin and wife of Little Rock; and Mrs T.W. Scroggin, J.A. Scroggin, W.C. Scroggin and J.H. Scroggin. (Morrilton Democrat, pg 7)
7. Apr 15, 1930 Conway Co AR census record shows Thomas Scroggin age 47, Rosa age 41, T.C. Jr. age 19, Orvil age 17, Elsie age 15, James age 13, Ila age 11, Lillian age 9 & Wila age 7 living in Welborn township, Ward 3 of Morrilton city. It is noted they rented a home & Tom is listed as an insurance agent. (pg 192a, #259)
8. May 23, 1930 - Mr and Mrs Ernest Scroggin, accompanied by the latter's mother, Mrs Walker, all of Kansas City, spent the first of the week here with Mr Scroggin's uncle, T.C. Scroggin, and family, 401 W. Church. T.C. Scroggin Jr. accompanied by his cousin, Ernest Scroggin, who is visiting here from Kansas City, spent Wednesday in Little Rock. (Morrilton Democrat, pg 2)
9. July 4, 1930 - T.C. Scroggin left this morning for Chicago, where he will spend several weeks with his brother, Fred Scroggin. (Morrilton Democrat, pg 2)
10. July 8, 1930 - T.C. Scroggin and son Farrell, were Little Rock visitors Sunday. (Morrilton Democrat, pg 2)
11. July 18, 1930 - Mr and Mrs T.C. Scroggin, 401 W. Church St. had as their guests Sunday his mother, Mrs T.W. Scroggin, and his brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs W.C. Scroggin, all of Damascus. (Morrilton Democrat, pg 2)
12. Aug 1, 1930 - Mrs Rade Rhodes of Hill Creek are here with her niece, Mrs T.C. Scroggin, 407 Shady Lane. (Morrilton Democrat, pg 2)
13. Sep 5, 1930 - Mr and Mrs T.C. Scroggin and children spent Sunday with Mrs Scroggin's parents, Mr and Mrs L.D. Stover, at Hill Creek. (Morrilton Democrat, pg 3)
14. Sep 26, 1930 - Rev. Cole Performs Wedding Ceremony. Rev. E.L. Cole pastor of the First Baptist Church, performed the wedding ceremony of Felix C. Petree of Clarksville, and Miss Ruth Reel, of Gas City, Ill., at the Baptist parsonage Tuesday evening. Mr Petree is a special representative of the Mutual Benefit, Health and Accident Association. They were accompanied to the home of Rev. Cole by T.C. Scroggin, who witnessed the ceremony, leaving immediately afterwards for Little Rock. (Morrilton Democrat, pg 2)
15. Apr 16, 1931 - Mr and Mrs T.C. Scroggin and children spent Sunday with Mrs Scroggin's parents, Mr and Mrs L.D. Stover, at Hill Creek. (Morrilton Democrat, pg 7)
16. May 14, 1931 - Mrs T.W. Scroggin, who has been with relatives at Damascus, arrived Thursday for a visit with her son, T.C. Scroggin and family, 407 E. Green. (Morrilton Democrat, pg 5)
17. Jul 23, 1931 - Mr and Mrs T.C. Scroggin and children were in Birdtown Sunday where they visited Mrs Scroggin's nephew, Ernest O'Brien and family. (Morrilton Democrat, pg 5)
18. Aug 13, 1931 - T.C. Scroggin and family visited Mrs Scroggin's parents, Mr and Mrs L.D. Stover at Hill Creek Sunday afternoon. (Morrilton Democrat, pg 7)
19. Aug 20, 1931 - Given Afternoon Party By Hostess Thursday. Miss Maxine Toll, of Little Rock, was honor guest Thursday afternoon when Miss Elsie Scroggin was hostess for a number of young ladies at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs T.C. Scroggin, 407 E. Green. (Morrilton Democrat, pg 3)
20. Sep 10, 1931 - Mr and Mrs L.D. Stover accompanied by Mr Stover's sister, Mrs J.M. Rhodes, of Hill Creek, spent the first of the week here with the family of Mr and Mrs T.C. Scroggin, 407 Green. Mrs Scroggin is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Stover. (Morrilton Democrat, pg 5)
21. Sep 24, 1931 - Mr and Mrs T.C. Scroggin and children were guests Sunday of Mrs Scroggin's parents, Mr and Mrs L.D. Stover, at Hill Creek. (Morrilton Democrat, pg 5)
22. Nov 12, 1931 - Mr and Mrs J.H. Scroggin and children of Center Ridge were shopping here Monday. Mr Scroggin is a brother of T.C. Scroggin. (Morrilton Democrat, pg 15)
23. Nov 26, 1931 - Freed and Othello Scroggin arrived the latter part of the week from Chicago and are spending the Thanksgiving holidays with their parents, Mr and Mrs T.C. Scroggin on E. Green St. (Morrilton Democrat, pg 3)
24. Dec 3, 1931 - Mr and Mrs Freed Scroggin and little son, Bobbie and Othello Scroggin left Sunday for their home in Chicago after spending a few days with Mr and Mrs T.C. Scroggin on E. Green St. Freed and Othello are sons of Mr and Mrs Scroggin. (Morrilton Democrat, pg 5)
25. Dec 31, 1931 - Miss Elsie Scroggin, daughter of Mr and Mrs T.C. Scroggin, 407 E. Green, is ill with scarlet fever. (Morrilton Democrat, pg 7)
26. Thomas C. Scroggin is my half 1C2R.

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