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The MacGregor Motto: 'S Rioghail Mo Dhream
(Royal is My Race)
Ancestors & Descendants of James MacGregor - A Child of the Mist
Twentieth Generation
(Continued)
1537. Gladys BATEMAN 1 (Emma MAGEE
, Fleet MAGEE
, John MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Thomas MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Patrick Of Abrach MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor Patrickson GREGOR
, Patrick Mhor MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Iain Dubh MACGREGOR
, Iain Cam MACGREGOR
, Gregor
) was born 2, 3, 4 on 8 Dec 1898 in Washington Parish, LA. She died 5 on 28 Sep 1987 in Franklinton, Washington, LA. She was buried 6 in Ellis Cemetery, Franklinton, Washington, LA.
Gladys married 4 (1) Nathan Benton BURRIS 1, 2, 3 son of Robert Lee BURRIS and Martha Clotilde WOOD in Jul 1924. Nathan was born 5, 6 on 13 Oct 1897 in Washington Parish, LA. He died on 26 Nov 1929 in Washington Parish, LA. He was buried in Ellis Cemetery, Washington Parish, LA.
They had the following children:
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Robert Nathan BURRIS 1, 2 was born on 2 Jun 1925 in Washington Parish, LA. He died 3 on 26 Feb 2003 in Franklinton, Washington Parish, LA .
OBITUARY: Bogalusa Daily News, 1 Mar 2003
Robert N. ‘Bobby' Burris
(Died February 26, 2003)
FRANKLINTON — Robert N. "Bobby" Burris, 78, a resident of Franklinton, died Thursday at 5 p.m. at Riverside Medical Center.
He was a pharmacy technician employed for many years at Babington's Drug Store and most recently at Forshags Drugs in Franklinton.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Latimore Passman Post No. 7196 of the VFW. A licensed watchmaker, he was a member of Franklinton First Baptist Church and the A.W. Robbins Sunday School Class.
He is survived by his wife, Keitha Casnaova Burris of Franklinton; two sons and daughters-in- law, Nathan Kevin and Melanie Burris of Mandeville and Richard Mark and Monika Burris of Wilmington, DE; a daughter, Kimberly Marie Burris of Franklinton; five grandchildren, Rachel, Dustin, Darin and Douglas Burris and Brandon Close; and a sister, Hida S. Mayer of Colonia, NJ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan Burris and Gladys Bateman Burris Stafford.
Visitation was held at Crain Funeral Home yesterday from 6-9 p.m. and will continue today until the funeral at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Bro. Jim Bain will officiate and burial will be in the Ellis Cemetery. |
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Gladys married (2) Marcus B STAFFORD "Mark" 1 son of James STAFFORD and Mary Ludie BRUMFIELD in Washington Parish, LA. Marcus was born 2, 3 on 11 Aug 1894 in Washington Parish, LA. He died 4 on 1 Jun 1968 in Franklinton, Washington, LA. He was buried 5 in Fisher Methodist Church Cemetery, Washington Parish, LA.
1538. Velma BATEMAN 1 (Emma MAGEE
, Fleet MAGEE
, John MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Thomas MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Patrick Of Abrach MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor Patrickson GREGOR
, Patrick Mhor MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Iain Dubh MACGREGOR
, Iain Cam MACGREGOR
, Gregor
) was born 2, 3 on 13 Apr 1902 in Washington Parish, LA. She died 4 on 20 Sep 1987 in Washington Parish, LA. She was buried 5 in Elllis Cemetery, Franklinton, Washington Parish, LA.
Velma married 3, 4 Hugh Preston BURRIS 1, 2 son of Robert Lee BURRIS and Martha Clotilde WOOD on 29 Jan 1925 in Washington Parish, LA. Hugh was born 5, 6 on 8 Feb 1901 in Washington Parish, LA. He died 7 on 17 Mar 1983 in Washington Parish, LA. He was buried 8, 9 in Elllis Cemetery, Franklinton, Washington Parish, LA.
CENSUS: 1930 Washington Parish, LA
Ward 3, District 5, ED 59-5, p. 5B (9)
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Burris, Hugh Head M W 29 Md 24 LA LA LA Farmer(?)
Velma Wife-H F W 27 Md 22 LA LA LA None
Harvey Son M W 4 6/12 S LA LA LA None
Olive Dau F W 2 ?/12 S LA LA LA None
OCCUPATION: He was a farmer and dairyman.
They had the following children:
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1539. Maude BATEMAN 1 (Emma MAGEE
, Fleet MAGEE
, John MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Thomas MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Patrick Of Abrach MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor Patrickson GREGOR
, Patrick Mhor MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Iain Dubh MACGREGOR
, Iain Cam MACGREGOR
, Gregor
) was born 2, 3 on 18 Jan 1904 in Washington Parish, LA. She died 4 on 23 Jun 1994 in New Orleans, Orleans, LA. She was buried 5 in Ellis Cemetery, Franklinton, Washington, LA.
Maude married 2 Curtis Moore HENNESY 1 son of Marion Isaac HENNESY and Maude Edith CORKERN on 30 Apr 1926 in Washington Parish, LA. Curtis was born 3 on 28 Jan 1903 in Franklinton, Washington, LA. He died 4 on 11 Feb 1973 in New Orleans, Orleans, LA. He was buried 5 in Ellis Cemetery, Franklinton, Washington, LA.
They had the following children:
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Barbara HENNESY 1 was born 2 on 1 Aug 1935 in New Orleans, Orleans, LA. She died 3 on 8 Nov 1935 in New Orleans, Orleans, LA. She was buried 4 in Ellis Cemetery, Franklinton, Washington, LA.
OBITUARY: 11-14-1935:
Three month old Barbara, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Hennesy of New Orleans died and was laid to rest in the Ellis cemetery Saturday. | | |
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1540. Robert Hugh BATEMAN II 1, 2 (Emma MAGEE
, Fleet MAGEE
, John MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Thomas MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Patrick Of Abrach MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor Patrickson GREGOR
, Patrick Mhor MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Iain Dubh MACGREGOR
, Iain Cam MACGREGOR
, Gregor
) was born 3, 4 on 27 Jul 1906 in Franklinton, Washington Parish, LA. He died on 22 Oct 1975.
OCCUPATION: Dairy Farmer
Robert married Living.
They had the following children:
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1544. Bertha JONES 1 (Flora Lenora MAGEE
, William W MAGEE
, John MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Thomas MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Patrick Of Abrach MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor Patrickson GREGOR
, Patrick Mhor MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Iain Dubh MACGREGOR
, Iain Cam MACGREGOR
, Gregor
) was born 2 in Sep 1883 in Washington Parish, LA. She died .
Bertha married Wesley H KNIGHT 1 son of Calvin KNIGHT and Lourinda JOHNSON. Wesley was born 2 about 1872 in Washington Parish, LA. He died.
They had the following children:
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Ruby KNIGHT 1 was born in 1902 in Washington Parish, LA. She died . |
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George William KNIGHT 1 was born on 19 Mar 1897 in Washington Parish, LA. He died . |
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Martha KNIGHT 1 was born in Washington Parish, LA . She died . |
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Living married Velma L FUSSELL daughter of James C FUSSELL and Bessie STAFFORD. Velma was born 1 on 24 Sep 1924 in Washington Parish, LA. She died 2 on 15 Nov 1990. |
1549. Allie Sarah BURRIS 1, 2 (Mary Gabe MAGEE
, William W MAGEE
, John MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Thomas MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Patrick Of Abrach MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor Patrickson GREGOR
, Patrick Mhor MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Iain Dubh MACGREGOR
, Iain Cam MACGREGOR
, Gregor
) was born 3, 4 on 25 May 1886 in Washington Parish, LA. She died 5 on 9 Aug 1974 in Franklinton, Washington, LA. She was buried 6 in Ellis Cemetery, Franklinton, Washington, LA.
Allie married 2, 3 Hammon E RICHARDSON 1 on 17 Apr 1907 in Washington Parish, LA. Hammon was born 4, 5 on 7 Jan 1886 in Washington Parish, LA. He died on 9 Nov 1940 in Washington Parish, LA. He was buried 6 in Ellis Cemetery, Franklinton, Washington, LA.
OCCUPATION: Salesman in dry good store
CENSUS: 1910 Washington Parish, LA, ED 124, Ward 1, p. 2a (3)
12/12
Richardson, Hammon Head M W 24 M1 LA LA LA Salesman Dry good store
Allie S Wife F W 23 M1 3 1 1 LA LA LA
Vern M Daughter F W 1 S LA LA LA
Ball, Floyd M W 21 S LA LA LA Teaching Public school
CENSUS: 1920 Washington Parish, LA
Ward 3, Franklinton, ED 135, 8a (15)
141/156
Richardson, Hammon Head M W 34 Md LA LA LA Salesman General Store
Allie Wife F W 33 Md LA LA LA None
Verne Dau F W 11 S LA LA LA None
Gladys Dau F W 9 S LA LA LA None
Dona Lee Dau F W 7 S LA LA LA None
CENSUS: 1930 Washington Parish, LA
Ward 3, Franklinton, ED 59-4, p. 1a (1)
5/5
Richardson, Hammon E Head M W 44 Md 21 LA LA LA Salesman Dry Goods Store
Allie S Wife F W 43 Md 20 LA LA LA None
Verne M Dau F W 21 S LA LA LA Saleslady Dry Goods Store
Dona Lee Dau F W 17 S LA LA LA None
OBITUARY: 11-14-1940:
Hammon E. Richardson, age 65 years, 10 months, and 2 days, died November 9th. He was the son of Mrs. Leota Richardson and the late S.P. Richardson. Survivors are his wife, the former Allie Burris; 2 daughters, Mrs. E.E. McMillan and Mrs. Monroe Webb; 4 grandchildren; mother; 5 brothers, C.L., Walton, Frank, Lamar, and John Richardson; 6 sisters, Mrs. J.K. Johnson, Mrs. Alice Jones, Mrs. Ed Foil, Mrs. Rosa O'Mara, Mrs. W.C. Graves, and Mrs. Ray Willard. Interment was in the Ellis cemetery.
PARENTS: Steven Pinkney "Pink: Richardson
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Mary Verne RICHARDSON 1 was born 2 on 13 Aug 1908 in Washington Parish, LA. She died 3 on 9 Aug 1933 in Washington Parish, LA. She was buried 4 in Ellis Cemetery, Franklinton, Washington, LA.
OBITUARY: 8-10-1933:
Verne Richardson Wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hammond E. Richardson, and wife of A.P. Wood, died in Bogalusa Wednesday. Interment was in the Ellis Cemetery. Survivors are her husband, infant, mother, father, 2 sisters, Gladys Richardson and Mrs. Monroe Webb, 2 grandmothers, Mrs. Leota Richardson and Mrs. J.M. Burris. |
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Gladys Lynette RICHARDSON 1 was born on 6 Sep 1910 in Washington Parish, LA. She died 2 on 1 Feb 1995 in Bogalusa, Washington, LA. |
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Gladys married 2 Edward Emile MCMILLAN 1 on 2 Jun 1935 in Washington Parish, LA. Edward was born on 3 Aug 1904. He died 3 on 29 Jan 1973 in Franklinton, Washington, LA. He was buried 4 in Ellis Cemetery, Franklinton, Washington, LA.
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1550. William James BURRIS "Neighbor" 1, 2 (Mary Gabe MAGEE
, William W MAGEE
, John MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Thomas MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Patrick Of Abrach MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor Patrickson GREGOR
, Patrick Mhor MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Iain Dubh MACGREGOR
, Iain Cam MACGREGOR
, Gregor
) was born 3, 4, 5 on 8 Dec 1888 in Washington Parish, LA. He died on 7 Nov 1939 in New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, LA. He was buried 6 in Ellis Cemetery, Washington Parish, LA.
CENSUS: 1930 Washington Parish, LA, ED 4, Franklinton, pg 6a
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Will J Burris Head M W 41 M 25 LA LA LA Propietor General Store
Nina H Wife F W 38 M 23 GA SC GA
Josephine Dau F W 16 S LA LA GA
Jimmie Son M W 14 S LA LA GA
Billie Son M W 6 S LA LA GA
William married Nina HOOD 1. Nina was born 2 about 1891 in GA. She died in Franklinton, Washington Parish, LA . She was buried in Ellis Cemetery, Franklinton, Washington Parish, LA .
PARENTS: T. J. Hood, father
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James Madison BURRIS III "Jimmie" 1 was born 2 on 9 Jan 1916 in Franklinton, Washington Parish, LA. He died 3 on 22 Aug 1998 in Franklinton, Washington Parish, LA .
OBITUARY: Bogalusa Daily News, 22 Aug 1998
James Madison "Jim" Burris -- (Died Aug. 22, 1998)
FRANKLINTON - James Madison "Jim" Burris, age 82, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Tammany Hospital in Covington.
He was a resident of Franklinton.
He was a longtime Franklinton businessman. He was owner and operator of Burris Mill and Feed, Inc. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Jerusalem Temple Shrine.
He is survived by his wife Roxanne Cantrell Burris of Franklinton; three sons and daughters in law, James M. "Chip" and Brenda Burch Burris of Tylertown, MS, Robert F. "Bob" and Debra Ford Burris of Mandeville, and David H. and Dana Holder Burris of Franklinton; two daughters and one son in law, Ginger Burris McNutt of Coleman, TX, and E.J. "Buddy" and Jill Burris Melancon of Covington; two step-sons and step- daughters in law, Gregory Vaughn and Lisa W. Blair of Pollock, and Jewell Scott and Susan Jonese Blair of Varnado; two step-daughters and step-sons in law, Thomas and Michelle "Shelly" Blair Kaltenbaugh of Lakeland, FL, and Donald and Tracy Blair Petty of New Orleans; one sister, Josephine Burris White of Chesterfield, MO; 12 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Visitation was scheduled yesterday from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and after 9 a.m. this morning at Crain Funeral Home in Franklinton.
A funeral service was scheduled today at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with the Rev.'s Spiller Milton, Robert Chance, Denny Brumfield, and Karl Tingle officiating.
Interment to follow at Ellis Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Will James Burris, Will McNutt, Cam McNutt, Mark Melancon, Buddy Melancon, Madison Burris, and Scott Blair.
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William Hood BURRIS "Bill" 1 was born 2 on 16 Nov 1923 in Franklinton, Washington Parish, LA. He died on 7 Dec 1993. He was buried 3 in Ellis Cemetery, Washington Parish, LA.
MILITARY: U S Navy - WW II
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1551. Wiley Stephen BURRIS Sr 1, 2 (Mary Gabe MAGEE
, William W MAGEE
, John MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Thomas MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Patrick Of Abrach MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor Patrickson GREGOR
, Patrick Mhor MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Iain Dubh MACGREGOR
, Iain Cam MACGREGOR
, Gregor
) was born 3, 4 on 31 Mar 1892 in Washington Parish, LA. He died on 27 May 1942 in Washington Parish, LA. He was buried 5 in Ellis Cemetery, Washington Parish, LA.
Wiley married Nelie Katherine DOBSON 1. Nelie was born on 9 Oct 1889. She died on 18 Mar 1934. She was buried 2 in Ellis Cemetery, Washington Parish, LA.
PARENTS: Willie Dobson
They had the following children:
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Wiley Stephen BURRIS Jr 1 was born on 7 Apr 1920 in Washington Parish, LA. He died on 4 Aug 1940. He was buried 2 in Ellis Cemetery, Washington Parish, LA. | | |
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1553. Bessie Lenora BURRIS 1, 2, 3 (Mary Gabe MAGEE
, William W MAGEE
, John MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Thomas MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Patrick Of Abrach MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor Patrickson GREGOR
, Patrick Mhor MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Iain Dubh MACGREGOR
, Iain Cam MACGREGOR
, Gregor
) was born 4, 5, 6 on 9 Sep 1894 in Washington Parish, LA. She died 7 in Jun 1984 in Amite, Tangipahoa, LA.
Bessie married 2 Arthur E HOOD 1 on 23 Feb 1916 in Washington Parish, LA. Arthur was born on 24 Sep 1893 in AL. He died 3 in Oct 1975 in Amite, Tangipahoa, LA.
NOTE: Arthur is the brother of Nina Hood who married Bessie's brother, William James Burris.
CENSUS: 1930 Tangipahoa Parish, LA
Ward 3, Amite, ED 53-6, p. 10a (19)
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Hood, Arthur Head M W 36 Md 22 AL NC GA Manager Auto Sales
Bessie Wife F W 35 Md 21 LA LA LA None
Arthur Jr Son M W 9 S AL AL LA None
Tom Son M W 8 LA AL LA None
PARENTS: Thomas Jefferson Hood
They had the following children:
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1555. Vanda Victoria BURRIS 1, 2 (Mary Gabe MAGEE
, William W MAGEE
, John MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Thomas MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Patrick Of Abrach MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor Patrickson GREGOR
, Patrick Mhor MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Iain Dubh MACGREGOR
, Iain Cam MACGREGOR
, Gregor
) was born 3, 4, 5 on 17 Nov 1899 in Washington Parish, LA. She died 6 on 31 Dec 1958 in Washington Parish, LA. She was buried 7 in Ellis Cemetery, Franklinton, Washington, LA.
OBITUARY: SIMMONS, Vanda, 57 years; 12-31-1958; Ellis Cemetery; Wife of H.O. Simmons, Sr.
Vanda married 2 Hyman Ottis SIMMONS Sr 1 on 12 Jun 1924 in Washington Parish, LA. Hyman was born on 29 Jul 1898 in Washington Parish, LA. He died 3 on 2 Mar 1959 in Washington Parish, LA. He was buried 4 in Ellis Cemetery, Franklinton, Washington, LA.
PARENTS: Hyman Hart Simmons
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Ronald Burris SIMMONS "Ronnie" 1 was born about 1932 in Magnolia, Pike, MS. He died 2 on 30 Apr 2000 in New Orleans, Orleans, LA. He was buried in Ellis Cemetery, Franklinton, Washington, LA.
OBITUARY: Ronald Burris "Ronny" Simmons
(died April 30, 2000)
FRANKLINTON - Ronald Burris "Ronnie" Simmons, age 68, died yesterday in Ochsner Foundation Hospital, New Orleans. He was born in Magnolia, MS., and moved to Franklinton in 1940. He was a successful merchant - third generation of merchants on both sides of his family. His grandfather was one of the first members of Board of Directors of what was the Washington Bank and Trust Company. Mr. Simmons then became a member on the board of directors for the Washington Bank and Trust Company in 1981, and then a member of the Hancock Bank of Louisiana board of directors. As a member of the armed services, he was stationed at Fort Leslie J McNair in Washington, D. C. with the U.S. Army. He earned a BA degree from SLU and worked a year at LSU toward a master's degree.
While at SLU, he received the Gertie Mims Award from the school of business and was listed in "Who's Who in Colleges and Universities". He took over Simmon's Department Store in 1955 and added the Squire Shop in 1970. The Fashionette was opened in 1962 and the Double-S Western Wear in 1980. He was co-chairman of Franklinton Centennial, past president of Franklinton Chamber of Commerce and a past member of Lions Club. A longtime member of Centenary United Methodist Church, he served on the church administration board and was a member of the chancel choir.
He is survived by his wife, Nan Pierson Simmons; two sons, Ronald Jr. and Russell Allen Simmons, both of Franklinton; one daughter, Vanda Victoria Simmons Upton of Whitehouse Station, NJ; a brother, Hyman Ottis Simmons Jr of Kentwood; a daughter-in-law, Monica Simmons; son-in-law, Rann Upton and five grandchildren, Adam and Tusker Simmons, Victoria and Laurel Upton, Hannah Simmons and many cousins.
Visitation will be held today at Crain Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Visitation will continue tomorrow at Centenary United Methodist Church after 9 a.m. The funeral service will be tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Charles Floyd Jr. and Dr. Michael Simmons, officiating. Interment will be in Ellis Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations to Centenary United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. |
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1558. Living (Mary Gabe MAGEE
, William W MAGEE
, John MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Thomas MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Patrick Of Abrach MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor Patrickson GREGOR
, Patrick Mhor MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Iain Dubh MACGREGOR
, Iain Cam MACGREGOR
, Gregor
)
Living married 1 Lex V STRINGER son of Nathan Dudley STRINGER and Lura Eunice VARNADO. Lex was born 2, 3 on 7 Feb 1908 in MS. He died 4 on 18 Feb 1991 in LA.
CENSUS: 1930 Washington Parish, LA
Lex and Nelie were sharing the household with Nelie's mother.
They had the following children:
1559. Marah Lee BURRIS 1, 2 (Mary Gabe MAGEE
, William W MAGEE
, John MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MAGEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Thomas MACKGEHEE
, William MACKGEHEE
, Patrick Of Abrach MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Duncan MACGREGOR
, Gregor Patrickson GREGOR
, Patrick Mhor MACGREGOR
, Gregor MACGREGOR
, Iain Dubh MACGREGOR
, Iain Cam MACGREGOR
, Gregor
) was born 3 on 12 Sep 1911 in Washington Parish, LA. She died 4 on 17 Mar 1993 in Franklinton, Washington, LA. She was buried 5 in Ellis Cemetery, Franklinton, Washington, LA.
Marah married 2 (1) George Duke MOORE Sr 1 in Aug 1935 in Washington Parish, LA. George was born on 8 Jun 1908. He died 3 on 16 Dec 1976 in Franklinton, Washington, LA. He was buried 4 in Ellis Cemetery, Franklinton, Washington, LA.
MILITARY: WW II, US Army, Private
PARENTS: Duke Moore
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George Duke MOORE Jr 1 was born on 12 May 1941 in Washington Parish, LA. He died 2 on 21 Jan 2003 in Franklinton, Washington Parish, LA . He was buried in Ellis Cemetery, Franklinton, Washington Parish, LA .
OBITUARY: Bogalusa Daily News, 24 Jan 2003
George Duke Moore
(Died Jan. 21, 2003)
FRANKLINTON n George Duke Moore Jr., 61, died at Spruce Pine Community Hospital in Spruce Pine, NC, while vacationing. He was the retired co-owner of Moore and Jenkins Insurance Agency in Franklinton with a 40-year career in the business. He graduated from LSU where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order fraternity. He was past president of the Franklinton Rotary Club, a member of the Chamber of Commerce and was also an officer and board member of the Franklinton Country Club. Moore was an active member of the Centenary United Methodist Church where he served as chairman of the Board of Trustees for several years.
He is survived by two daughters, Kelli M. and David Darbonne of Lake Charles and JoJan Moore of Mandeville; four grandsons, Christopher Carbonne, Andrew Darbonne, Evan Darbonne and Alexander Darbonne; a sister and brother-in-law Jan M. and Richard D. Jenkins of Franklinton; a sister-in-law, Nancy Neal of Welsley Chapel, FL; a brother-in-law, John Upchurch of Louisville, MS; a special cousin, Judy Moore Rabuffo of Franklinton; a nephew, Scott Jenkins; and six nieces, Leanne J. Norris, Faith Bahm, Patri Gast, Memory Mobley, Sue Ellen Taylor, and Carolyn DeKilder.
He was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn Upchurch Moore and his parents George D. and Marah Burris Moore.
Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Saturday. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Centenary United Methodist Church with Rev. Lyndle Bullard and Rev. Percy Mac Frazier officiating. Burial will be in the Ellis Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Centenary United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or Hospice of Covington at 1202 South Tyler St., Covington, LA, 70433.
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George married Marilyn UPCHURCH 1 on 23 Jun 1963. Marilyn was born on 24 Feb 1941. She died before Jan 2003 in Franklinton, Washington Parish, LA . She was buried in Ellis Cemetery, Franklinton, Washington Parish, LA . | | |
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Marah married (2) Hester T MOORE. Hester was born on 10 Sep 1914. He died in Sep 1985 in Franklinton, Washington, LA. He was buried 1 in Ellis Cemetery, Franklinton, Washington, LA.
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