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Descendants of Squire Dewberry



Generation One


1. SQUIRE1 DEWBERRY (1). Squire (1) was born at Texas in January 1842 (Squire Dewberry, 2 June 1900 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District No. 6, Enum. Dist. No. 71, Sheet Number 3B, National Archives Census Microfilm Number 1650.). He and Susan Flernoy (192) obtained a marriage license on 9 June 1866 at Smith County, Texas (Smith County Court, Texas, Marriage License - Clayborn Dewberry and Mary Clark Official Document.). He married Susan Flernoy (192) at Tyler, Smith County, Texas, on 16 June 1866 (Ed Snarfr, County Clerk, Smith County, Texas, Marriage Certificate Official Document, Susan's last name is spelled "Flernoy".) (East Texas Genealogical Society, Smith County Texas Marriages (Marriage Records of Smith County, Texas, 1846-1899) Book, Book B, Page 462.). Squire (1) died before 23 January 1920 at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma (William Dewberry, Sr., 13 Jan 1920 Federal Census, , National Archives Census T635 #1458.); Dewberry CemeteryTyl; Susan listed as a widow in this Census.
He is head of household on the census of 13 July 1870 at Etna Beat, Smith County, Texas,, "Squire Dewberry". Enumerated with were Susan Flernoy (192), Robert Dewberry (324), and Susan Dewberry (1385) (Squire Dewberry, 13 July 1870 Federal Census, , Page 25, National Archives Census.). He is head of household on the census of 1880 at 98 District, Smith County, Texas,, "Squire Dewberry". Enumerated with were Susan Flernoy (192), Robert Dewberry (324), Clayborne B. Dewberry (536), Janet Dewberry (639), and Caroline Dewberry (682) (Squire Dewberry, Federal Census, , National Archives Census.). He is head of household on the census of 27 April 1910 at Gow addition, 1st Avenue, Lawton Township Ward 1, Comanche County, Oklahoma,, "Squire S. Dewberry". Enumerated with were Susan Flernoy (192) (Clayborne B. Dewberry, 25 April 1910 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration Dist #42, Section 7B, National Archives Census.). He lived in 1911 at 111 Arlington Avenue, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma (Lawton Telephone Company, Lawton Telephone Book.).
Children of Squire1 Dewberry (1) and Susan Flernoy (192) were as follows:

Generation Two



Robert Dewberry
Robert Dewberry

2. ROBERT2 DEWBERRY (324) (Squire1). Robert (324) was born at Etna Beat, Smith County, Texas, in April 1863. He married Nannie (--?--) (619) at Etna Beat, Smith County, Texas, in 1883 (Robert Dewberry, 4 June 1900 Federal Census, , National Archives Census 1670.). He married Charlotte (--?--) (254) at Smith County, Texas, on 21 November 1917 (East Texas Genealogical Society., Smith County Marriage Records Volume 22, Page 576.). Robert (324) died on 24 November 1949 at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, at age 86.
He was enumerated with Squire Dewberry (1) on the census of 13 July 1870 at Etna Beat, Smith County, Texas, "Robert Dewberry" (13 July 1870 Federal Census, , Page 25.). He was enumerated with Squire Dewberry (1) on the census of 1880 at 98 District, Smith County, Texas, "Robert Dewberry" (Federal Census.). He was listed in the Tax Rolls at Line 38m, having paid taxes on a Carriage, a house, 5 cows and 10 hogs in 1889 at Smith County, Texas (Robert Dewberry entry 1889 Texas Tax Rolls, Austin, Texas; Tombstone, . Hereinafter cited as 1889 Tax Rolls.). He is head of household on the census of 4 June 1900 at Justice Precinct No. 4, Smith County, Texas,, "Robert Dewberry". Enumerated with were Rose Dewberry (52), Sylvia Dewberry (57), John Dewberry (58), Carrie Dewberry (60), Nannie (--?--) (619), Emma Dewberry (628), Monroe Dewberry (651), and Spencer Dewberry , Sr. (657) (Mondy Adams, 3 May 1910 Federal Census, unknown repository address, National Archives, National Archives Census.). He is head of household on the census of 15 April 1910 at Lawton Township - Range 2 North, 12 West, Comanche County, Oklahoma,, "Robert Dewberry". Enumerated with were Rose Dewberry (52), Nannie (--?--) (619), Emma Dewberry (628), Squire Dewberry (640), Monroe Dewberry (651), Frankie Mae Chilton (655), Spencer Dewberry , Sr. (657), Tissue Dewberry (668), Ella Dewberry (674), Claiborne Dewberry (675), Jessie Dewberry (676), Essie Dewberry (677), Quaner P. Dewberry (678), and Septertee Dewberry (681) (25 April 1910 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration Dist #42, Section 7B.). He is head of household on the census of 30 January 1920 at Justice Precinct #4, Voting Precinct #10, Smith County, Texas,, "Robert Dewberry". Enumerated with were Charlotte (--?--) (254), Claiborne Dewberry (675), Jessie Dewberry (676), Essie Dewberry (677), Blair Dewberry (786), Ella Broughton (788), Fannie L. Broughton (789), Square Dewberry (804), and Charlie Garden (897) (Iola Dewberry, 4 Feb 1920 Federal Census, unknown repository address, National Archives Census.). He is head of household on the census of 9 April 1930 at Painter Township, Comanche County, Oklahoma,, "Robert Dewberry". Enumerated with were Charlotte (--?--) (254), R. L. Dewberry (255), Margin Gerald Dewberry (302), and Claiborne Dewberry (675) (Caroline Dewberry, April 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication T626, National Archives Census Roll 1899.).
Children of Robert2 Dewberry (324) and Nannie (--?--) (619) were as follows:
There were no children of Robert2 Dewberry (324) and Charlotte (--?--) (254).

3. AMANDA2 DEWBERRY (497) (Squire1). Amanda (497) was born at Texas in 1865 (13 July 1870 Federal Census, , Page 25.); per Hartwell, she is listed with Spencer. She married Talbot Britton (1015) in 1885 (Rheta Dewberry, "E-Mail - Rheta Norman," e-mail message from rdnorman@swbell.net to James Leon Dewberry. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail Rheta Norman".). Amanda (497) died circa 1950.
She appeared on the census of 12 July 1870 at Etna Beat, Smith County, Texas (13 July 1870 Federal Census, , Page 25.); Age 5 - Per Hartwell, this is Amanda Dewberry. She appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 at age 16, 98 District, Smith County, Texas (13 July 1870 Federal Census, , Page 25.).
Children of Amanda2 Dewberry (497) and Talbot Britton (1015) were as follows:

4. JANET2 DEWBERRY (639) (Squire1). Janet (639) was born at Texas in February 1871 (2 June 1900 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District No. 6, Enum. Dist. No. 71, Sheet Number 3B.). She married Frank Whiting (327) at Forney Town, Kaufman County, Texas, on 14 July 1895 (Kaufmann County Texas Marriages Book, Volume III, page 190.) (2 June 1900 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District No. 6, Enum. Dist. No. 71, Sheet Number 3B, Married 4 years.). Janet (639) died after 1940.
She was enumerated with Squire Dewberry (1) on the census of 1880 at 98 District, Smith  County, Texas, "Jane Dewberry"  (Federal Census.). She was enumerated with Squire Dewberry (1) on the census of 2 June 1900 at Precinct #2, Forney Town, Kaufman County, Texas, "Jane Whiting"  (2 June 1900 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District No. 6, Enum. Dist. No. 71, Sheet Number 3B.). She was enumerated with Frank Whiting (327) on the census of 26 April 1910 at Part of Precinct #2, Forney Town, Kaufman County, Texas, "Janie Whiting"  (Frank Whiting, 26 Apr 1910 Federal Census, unknown repository address, National Archives, National Archives Census.). She was enumerated with Frank Whiting (327) on the census of 17 January 1920 at Justice Precinct #2, Forney Town, Kaufman County, Texas, "Janie Whiting"  (Frank Whiting, 17 Jan 1920 Federal Census, unknown repository address, National Archives, National Archives Census.). She was enumerated with Jerry Smith , Sr. (102) on the census of 16 April 1930 at Part of Justice Precinct 2, Forney Town, Kauffman County, Texas, "Janie Whiting"  (Frank Whiting, April 16, 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, National Archives, unknown repository.).
Children of Janet2 Dewberry (639) and Frank Whiting (327) both born at Forney Town, Kaufman County, Texas, were as follows:


 
Clayborne Dewberry

5. CLAYBORNE B.2 DEWBERRY (536) (Squire1). Clayborne (536) was born at Etna Beat, Smith County, Texas, on 24 December 1872. He and Mary Clark (730) obtained a marriage license on 27Clayborne Dewberry August 1889 at Tyler, Smith County, Texas (Marriage License Clayborn Dewberry ,
To any Regularly Licensed or Ordained Minister of the Gospel, Judge of the District or County Court, or any Justice of the Peace, in and for said County - GREETINGS: You are hereby Authorized to Solemnize the RITES OF MATRIMONY Between Mr. Clayborn Dewberry and Miss Mary Clark and make due return to the Clerk of the county Court of said County within sixty days thereafter, certifying your action under this License.

Recorded in Book J Page 637 of Marriage Records.); Marriage License. He married Mary Clark (730) at Tyler, Smith County, Texas, on 28 August 1889 (Marriage License Clayborn Dewberry , I, C. C. Lyons, hereby certify that on the 28th day of August 1889 I united in Marriage Mr. Clayborn Dewberry and Miss Mary Clark the parties above names. Witness my hand this 28 day of August 1889.
It was filed by the county clerk on September 23, 1889.). He married Elizza B. (--?--) (79) at Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, on 18 April 1908 (Mormon Church, Logan County Marriage Records 0378321-0378328 Book.). Clayborne (536) died on 25 January 1957 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, at age 84 (Reed Funeral Home, Crescent, Oklahoma, Obituary for C. B. Dewberry (Services February 2, 1957 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Mathews Church, Seward, OK) Church Record, C. B. Dewberry 517 East Springer Born Dec. 24, 1872, Died Jan. 25, 1957 at Kansas City, MO.

Services will be held at St. Mathews Church, Seward, Okla., Feb. 2, 1957 at 2 P.M.

Burial in the Seward Cemetery under the direction of Reed Funeral Home of Crescent, Oklahoma.). His body was interred on 2 February 1957 at Seward, Logan County, Oklahoma, at Seward Memorial Cemetery (Logan County Genealogical Society, "aka Free Will Cemetery," Mahlon Erickson, Robert I. Farrar.).
He was also known as Money Dewberry (536). He was enumerated with Squire Dewberry (1) on the census of 1880 at 98 District, Smith  County, Texas, "Clayborne Dewberry" (Federal Census.). He Paid Poll Tax in 1890 at Smith County, Texas (unknown name of person entry 1890 Texas Tax Rolls, Austin, Texas; unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as 1890 Tax Rolls.).
On March 1890, George W. and Boley McMinn sold that parcel of land being a part of Lewis Debard league about 13 miles South of Tyler, beginning in Center of the Tyler and Palestine road on the NB line of George W. McMinn survey P.O.16 in Dia N 100 Hic 10 in S28E 8 5/10 vs Thence South 22 1/2 W with said road 100 vs to 2nd corner PO 20 ub S8s & 16 vs PO,2 etc. containing five acres more or less for $35.00 to Jack Dewberry, Miles Ligon, Robert Dewberry, William Williams, and Claiborn Dewberry. The above land to be used for church, school and burial purposed.

C. Dewberry had moved to Kaufman County, Texas for the 1900 Census where he rented a farm and employed a white servant by the name of Ollie Dry.

The following information is from homestead and land entry papers.

The document was executed at the Land office at Lawton, Oklahoma and states in part that I, Claiborne Dewberry of Seward, Oklahoma, a registered homestead applicant, assigned number 375 under the President's proclamation of July 4, 1901, providing the manner of entry and settlement of the Wichita, and Kiowa, Comanche and Apache ceded lands, do hereby apply to enter, under Section 2289, Revised Statues of the United States, the Act of Congress, of June 6, 1900 (31 Stat. 679), and of March 3, 1901 (31 Stat. 1093), the NE Quarter of Section 8, Township 1 N, Range 12 W, I.M. containing 160 acres. The Register and Receiver fee was $14.00.

On January 29, 1903, Bert Howard as Publisher or Foreman of the Weekly Republican, a newspaper of general circulation, published at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma swore an affidavit that a publication notice was published in said Weekly Republican once a week for six successive weeks beginning December 18, 1902 and ending January 29, 1903. The notice states that "Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Register and Receiver of the U.S. Land office, at Lawton, Oklahoma, on March 10, 1903, viz: Claybourn Dewberry, for The NE qr of sec 8, twp 1 N, range 12 W, I.M. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: General Harrison of Cache, Oklahoma Territory, George W. Crosby, David C. Crandell, and Frank Cal; all of Lawton, Oklahoma Territory." The Cash Purchase of $200.00 was entered March 18, 1903, Land Entry Number 871.

On 10 March 1903, the witnesses stated that (a) the land was used for prairie farming and grazing, (b) the land was settled in Jan 1902 and occupied continuously since, (c) 20 broken acres were under cultivation, and that (d) improvements to the land included a two room box house (10x20 feet), a 2x14 foot dug-out, a 14x8 foot shed & stable, a well, a small orchard, and 1 mile of fence - total value $250.00-$300.00. Claiborne describes his property as follows: Box house was 10x22 feet, the shed was 16x18 feet, the orchard contained 32 fruit trees, 25 blackberries and 12 grapes, and that his wife and 6 children lived with him during this time. He also noted that 1 acre of land was set aside for school purposes (According to my grandfather, C. D. Dewberry, this was the site of the first Negro school in Comanche County.)

On 10 March 1903, he obtained a $700.00 mortgage from the Deming Investment Company of Oswego, Kansas.

According to C. D. Dewberry, the family moved back to the Seward area circa 1915 after several years of drought and crop failures (Oklahoma Land Records, Federal Tract Books of Oklahoma Territory (Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration, March 10, 1903). Hereinafter cited as Federal Tract Books.). He lived on 18 March 1890 at Land Purchase (Smith County Court, Texas, Smith County Texas Deed Book Volume 50, Pages 201-203 Official Document.). He is head of household on the census of 2 June 1900 at Precinct 2, Forney Town, Kaufman County, Texas,, "C. Dewberry". Enumerated with were Lillie B. Dewberry (2), John Wright Dewberry (47), James A. Dewberry (59), C._D. Dewberry (68), Mary Clark (730), and William Dewberry , Sr. (823) (2 June 1900 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District No. 6, Enum. Dist. No. 71, Sheet Number 3B.). He wrote a codicil on 8 August 1901 at Homestead Application (National Archives and Records Administration, Federal Tract Books of Oklahoma Territory (Oklahoma Land Records) Roll No. 16, Book Volume 50, Page No. 174 Official Document, Homestead Application No. 352.). He was Homestead Proof on 10 March 1903 (GEDCOM #85686307 , Homestead Proof - Testimony of Claimant.). He is head of household on the census of 25 April 1910 at Lincoln Township, Comanche County, Oklahoma,, "C. B. Dewberry". Enumerated with were Lillie B. Dewberry (2), John Wright Dewberry (47), C._D. Dewberry (68), Elizza B. (--?--) (79), Warren T. Dewberry , Sr. (99), and William Dewberry , Sr. (823) (25 April 1910 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration Dist #42, Section 7B.). He is head of household on the census of 14 January 1920 at Springer, Logan County, Oklahoma,, "49 year old farm owner (mortgage)". Enumerated with were James A. Dewberry (59), C._D. Dewberry (68), Eddie Dewberry (88), Carter Dewberry (97), Frank Dewberry , Sr. (98), Warren T. Dewberry , Sr. (99), Marcellus R. Dewberry (100), Goldie Alice Dewberry (125), and Lethonia McNeal (181) (Clayborne B. Dewberry, 14 January 1920 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration District #72, Sheet No. 3B, National Archives Census T625, Roll 1741.). He is head of household on the census of 21 April 1930 at Seward Township, Logan County, Oklahoma,, "Clayborn Dewberry". Enumerated with were Elizza B. (--?--) (79), Jodie E. Dewberry (85), Eddie Dewberry (88), Carter Dewberry (97), Frank Dewberry , Sr. (98), Marcellus R. Dewberry (100), Goldie Alice Dewberry (125), Samuel Oliver Dewberry (86), and Rosa Gladys Dewberry (158) (William Dewberry, Sr., April 3, 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication T626, National Archives Census Roll Number 1912.). He was According to the newspaper article, "I guess it's because we work so hard and stick together and sing all the time."

That's Clayburn Dewberry's explanation of how he and his 13 children have wrested a happy, plentiful living from a 40-acre homestead farm near Guthrie for the past 38 years, kept off the relief rolls and out of the jails.

The 87-year-old Negro brought four of his six sturdy sons to the Oklahoma Education association convention here Thursday and stole the show at the Oklahoma Folklore society's annual meeting in the Municipal Auditorium.

Sustained cheers from an audience of 500 persons brought them back to the stage again and again for encores of Negro spirituals carried down through generations of southern slaves.

"Praise God, I'm satisfied For me He bled and died."

When the day's work is through, the Dewberry family, the six boys and seven girls and the 64-year-old mother, gather in their five-room farmhouse and sing those spirituals.

"No", Dewberry said, "I never did see the words in writin' and I don't know what I'd do if I did because I can't hardly read and neither can the boys. We're just workers."

Dewberry said he just picked them up while a boy on a Texas plantation. He came to Oklahoma in 1900 and settled on the homestead site the family still occupies.

As the boys grew up, Dewberry explained, he just kept them satisfied at home by sitting around the house and learning the spirituals.

A couple of months ago, Mrs. H. Seay Binion, supervisor of primary training at Central State Teachers' College, Edmond, heard about the Dewberry Family.

She visited them at their home and after much argument finally got them to agree to come to the convention. Heretofore, they only had sung at the Negro Methodist Church near Guthrie.

"The only way to keep out of trouble," the father philosophized, "is to keep busy. You don't have to go on relief if you works the land hard. We ain't had no trouble but I guess it's because we works so hard and sticks together all the time."

The sons who sang with Dewberry Thursday are Eddie, 33 years old; Marcellus, 25 years old; Frank, 27 years old; and Warren, 28 years old.

All work on the farm with their father except the seasonal employment in a cottonseed oil plant at Guthrie.

Their encores used all the time that Wayne Campbell, Oklahoma City University drama professor, and his students, left vacant Thursday by failing to show up for their spot on the program.

"I don't know what happened to them," said Mrs. Ethel P. Moore, Tulsa, society secretary, "but we got along all right without them.:

Campbell's students were scheduled to present a drama of Oklahoma life but when the time came they could not be found.

Another highlight of the society program was the retelling of Choctaw legends by Muriel Wright, 1612 Youngs, Boulevard, a full-blood Choctaw Indian and an author on 11 February 1938 (Oklahoma Negro Family Thrills Folklore Society, The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Feb 11, 1938, 11. Hereinafter cited as The Oklahoman.).
Children of Clayborne B.2 Dewberry (536) and Mary Clark (730) were as follows:
Children of Clayborne B.2 Dewberry (536) and Elizza B. (--?--) (79) were as follows:


Caroline Dewberry
Caroline Dewberry

6. CAROLINE2 DEWBERRY (682) (Squire1). Caroline (682) was born at Etna Beat, Smith County, Texas, in March 1873. She married General Price Harrison (105) at Texas in 1893 (General Price Harrison, 11 June 1900 Federal Census, unknown repository address, National Archives, National Archives Census Microfilm Roll Number 1339.); . Caroline (682) died.
Caroline Dewberry first appears in the Texas Tax Rolls in 1890 owning 1 carriage/wagon, 3 horses, 4 head of cattle and 10 hogs. By 1899, she and General Price Harrison had moved to Seward Township, Logan County, Oklahoma.

In 1910, they were living in Comanche County, Oklahoma. In 1911, G. P Harrison is listed in the Lawton City Directory living in Cache.

There is a Square Dewberry living with General P. Harrison in Painter, Comanche County, Oklahoma for the 1920 census. He is listed as a 30 year old nephew, born in Texas (as were his parents) and is listed following Caroline's mother, Susan. There is also a Squire Dewberry listed with William Dewberry in Lawton for this census. He is 31 years old, born in Texas (as were his parents) and is listed as William's cousin. She was enumerated with Squire Dewberry (1) on the census of 1880 at 98 District, Smith  County, Texas, "Caroline Dewberry" (Federal Census.). She was enumerated with General Price Harrison (105) on the census of 11 June 1900 at Seward Township, Logan County, Oklahoma, "Caroline Harrison" (11 June 1900 Federal Census, unknown repository address, National Archives.). She was enumerated with General Price Harrison (105) on the census of 26 April 1910 at Painter Township, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Caroline Harrison" (25 April 1910 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration Dist #42, Section 7B.). She was enumerated with General Price Harrison (105) on the census of 23 January 1920 at Painter, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Caroline Harrison" (13 Jan 1920 Federal Census.). She is head of household on the census of 23 April 1930 at Painter Township, Comanche County, Oklahoma,, "Caroline Harrison". Enumerated with were Prentice Harrison , Sr. (134), Alberta Evelyn Harrison (135), Ulysses S. Harrison (139), and Eugene Taylor (784) (April 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication T626.).
Children of Caroline2 Dewberry (682) and General Price Harrison (105) were as follows:

Generation Three


7. SYLVIA3 DEWBERRY (57) (Robert2, Squire1) (Sherry Dinkins, "E-Mail - Sherry Dinkins 9/19/00," e-mail message from sadinkins@aol.com (unknown address) to James Leon Dewberry, 19 Sep 2000. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail Sherry Dinkins 9/19/00".). Sylvia (57) was born at Texas in April 1885 (4 June 1900 Federal Census.). She married (--?--) Chilton (174).
She was also known as Sarah Dewberry (57). According to Hartwell, she is remembered as Sylvia, not Sarah. She was enumerated with Robert Dewberry (324) on the census of 4 June 1900 at Justice Precinct No. 4, Smith County, Texas, "Sarah Dewberry" (4 June 1900 Federal Census.).
Children of Sylvia3 Dewberry (57) and (--?--) Chilton (174) are:

8. EMMA3 DEWBERRY (628) (Robert2, Squire1). Emma (628) was born at Texas in September 1887 (4 June 1900 Federal Census.). She married an unknown person. She died on 30 May 1961 at Lawton, Comanche County, Texas, at age 73 (Highland Cemetery, Texas Genealogy). She was enumerated with Robert Dewberry (324) on the census of 4 June 1900 at Justice Precinct No. 4, Smith County, Texas, "Emma Dewberry"  (4 June 1900 Federal Census.). She was enumerated with Robert Dewberry (324) on the census of 15 April 1910 at Lawton Township - Range 2 North, 12 West, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Emma Dewberry"  (25 April 1910 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration Dist #42, Section 7B.).
Children of Emma3 Dewberry (628) include:


 

9. SQUIRE3 DEWBERRY (640) (Robert2, Squire1). Squire (640) was born at Etna Beat, Smith County, Texas, in September 1887. He married Lottie Williams (1560) (Katheryn Vanessa Dewberry, "E-Mail Vanessa Singleton 7Jun04," e-mail message from Vsinglet@GPTX.org (unknown address) to James Leon Dewberry, June 7, 2004. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail Vanessa Singleton 7Jun04".). He married an unknown person.
He was enumerated with Robert Dewberry (324) on the census of 15 April 1910 at Lawton Township - Range 2 North, 12 West, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Squire Dewberry"  (25 April 1910 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration Dist #42, Section 7B.). He appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at Listed as cousin of William Dewberry, age 31, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma (13 Jan 1920 Federal Census.).
 

 

 

Children of Squire3 Dewberry (640) and Lottie Williams (1560) were:

Children of Squire3 Dewberry (640) include:
Children of Squire3 Dewberry (640) and Lilia Swancy (1561) were:


 
10. MONROE3 DEWBERRY (651) (Robert2, Squire1). Monroe (651) was born at Etna Beat, Smith County, Texas, on 27 March 1893 (Bethlehem Cemetery, Flint, TexMonroe Dewberry Headas, Monroe Dewberry Tombstone.). He was birth2 in December 1893 at Texas (4 June 1900 Federal Census.). He married Nancy Williams (10) at Smith County, Texas, circa 1915. Monroe (651) died on 15 December 1963 at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, at age 70.
He was enumerated with Robert Dewberry (324) on the census of 4 June 1900 at Justice Precinct No. 4, Smith County, Texas, "Monroe Dewberry"  (4 June 1900 Federal Census.). He was enumerated with Robert Dewberry (324) on the census of 15 April 1910 at Lawton Township - Range 2 North, 12 West, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Monroe Dewberry"  (25 April 1910 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration Dist #42, Section 7B.). He is head of household on the census of 15 April 1930 at Justice Precinct No. 3, Smith County, Texas,, "Monroe Dewberry". Enumerated with were Nancy Williams (10), Elnora Dewberry (11), Spial Maurice Dewberry (14), Monroe Dewberry , Jr. (748), Arlene Dewberry (749), Charlean Dewberry (750), Izola Dewberry (1064), and Maurice Dewberry (1066) (April 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, National Archives.).
Children of Monroe3 Dewberry (651) and Nancy Williams (10) were as follows:


 

11.Spencer Dewberry SPENCER3 DEWBERRY , SR. (657) (Robert2, Squire1) was birth2 in April 1896 at Texas (4 June 1900 Federal Census.). Spencer (657) was born at Flint, Smith County, Texas, on 8 November 1897. He married Vera J. Stripling (315) at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, circa 1917 (April 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, National Archives.). Spencer (657) died on 3 June 1975 at Tyler, Smith County, Texas, at age 77 (Pierce-Moss Funeral Home, Tyler, Texas, obituary for Mr. Spencer Dewberry, Sr. (Bethlehem Baptist Church, Flint, Texas, Saturday, June 7, 1975, 2:30 P.M., Elder Robert Campbell, Officiating) Book, @NS107211@.) (unknown subject, unknown file number, Social Security Death Index, unknown series (No place: no publisher). Hereinafter cited as SSDI.). His body was interred in June 1975 at Tyler, Smith County, Texas; Spencer Dewberry Headstone.
He was enumerated with Robert Dewberry (324) on the census of 4 June 1900 at Justice Precinct No. 4, Smith County, Texas, "Spencer Dewberry" (4 June 1900 Federal Census.). He was enumerated with Robert Dewberry (324) on the census of 15 April 1910 at Lawton Township - Range 2 North, 12 West, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Spencer Dewberry" (25 April 1910 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration Dist #42, Section 7B.). A census listed Spencer (657) as head of household at Part of Justice Precinct 3, Smith County, Texas, on 15 April 1930 (April 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, National Archives.).
Mr. Spencer Dewberry, Sr. was born in Flint, Texas to the late Robert and Nannie Dewberry. He died Tuesday, June 3, 1975. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Vera Dewberry; one daughter, Mrs. Ora Mae Jones; three sons, Elder Linzy Dewberry, Spencer Dewberry, Jr., and Curlie Dewberry; one stepson, L. P. Tanner, all of Tyler; four brothers, Claybon Dewberry, Quarner Dewberry, Jessie Dewberry, and R. L. Dewberry; two sisters, Septertee McFall and Essie Menefee, all of Lawton, Okla.; nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; seven nieces and nephews, and a host of relatives and friends (Obituary Spencer Dewberry Sr.).
Children of Spencer3 Dewberry , Sr. (657) and Vera J. Stripling (315) were as follows:

12. TISSUE3 DEWBERRY (668) (Robert2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Tissue3 Dewberry (668) and (--?--) Morgan (29) are as follows:


 
Essie Menefee

13. ESSIE3 DEWBERRY (677) (Robert2, Squire1). Essie (677) was born at Flint, Smith County, Texas, on 20 September 1904. She married Ernest Menefee , Sr. (665) at Cache, Comanche County,Essie Menefee Oklahoma, on 17 April 1927 (Miller's Mortuary, Dr. C. W. Whitlow, Pastor, officiating, obituary for Essie Dewberry Menefee (Home going Celebration In Loving Memory) Union Baptist Church, 1601 S.W. Garfield, Lawton, Oklahoma Other.). Essie (677) died on 18 September 1994 at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, at age 89 (Obituary Essie Menefee.).  She was enumerated with Robert Dewberry (324) on the census of 15 April 1910 at Lawton Township - Range 2 North, 12 West, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Essie Dewberry" (25 April 1910 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration Dist #42, Section 7B.). She was enumerated with Robert Dewberry (324) on the census of 30 January 1920 at Justice Precinct #4, Voting Precinct #10, Smith County, Texas, "15 year old" (4 Feb 1920 Federal Census, unknown repository address.).  Essie Dewberry Menefee, one of fourteen children, was born to the union of Robert and Nannie Dewberry, September 20, 1904, in Flint, Texas. She married Earnest Menefee on April 17, 1927 in Cache, Oklahoma. To this union twelve children were born. She is preceded in death by her husband, Earnest, who died in December 1968 and five children. Essie Dewberry Menefee moved to Lawton, Oklahoma on January 1, 1945. She united with Union Baptist Church in 1946 under the leadership of Rev. T. O. Mitchell, and she was always in attendance. She served faithfully as a member of the Sunday School, Mission Choir and Chair lady of Mission Circle #1. Also, she worked with Vacation Bible School and had served as a very dedicated Usher for many years until prevented by failing health in 1989. She leaves to mourn and cherish her loving memory eight children, five daughters, Johnnie V. Huffman, Leola Dillard and Rosie M. Williams, all of Lawton, Oklahoma; Billie Bradley, Wellington, Kansas and Betty Rhodes, Fontana, California; three sons, Rev. Hartwell Menefee, Temple, Oklahoma, Alexander Menefee, Hutchinson, Kansas and William Menefee, Los Angeles, California; a stepson, Erwin Menefee, Los Angeles, California; fifty-four grandchildren; ninety-two great-grandchildren; numerous great great-grandchildren; one sister, Septertee McFall; and one brother, R. L. Dewberry, both of Lawton, Oklahoma; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and countless friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her (Obituary Essie Menefee, Lawton Constitution, Lawton, Oklahoma, 9/22/1994. Hereinafter cited as Lawton Constitution.).
Children of Essie3 Dewberry (677) include:
Children of Essie3 Dewberry (677) and Ernest Menefee , Sr. (665) were as follows:

14. QUANER P.3 DEWBERRY (678) (Robert2, Squire1) (Obituary Quaner P. Dewberry, Lawton Constitution, Lawton, Oklahoma, 12/21/89, 4B. Hereinafter cited as Constitution.). Quaner (678) was born at Cache, Comanche County, Oklahoma, on 10 May 1907 (Constitution, 12/21/89, 4B.). He married Elsie Morgan (--?--) (1369) in 1932 (Constitution, 12/21/89, 4B.). He married Letrice Marie Brown (1370) on 23 January 1967 (Constitution, 12/21/89, 4B.). Quaner (678) died on 17 December 1989 at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, at age 82 (Constitution, 12/21/89, 4B.).
He was enumerated with Robert Dewberry (324) on the census of 15 April 1910 at Lawton Township - Range 2 North, 12 West, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Quanah Dewberry" (25 April 1910 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration Dist #42, Section 7B.). He appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at Brother-in-law to Samuel McCain, Painter Township, Comanche County, Oklahoma (April 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication T626.); There's also a John Dewberry, age 22, listed as brother-in-law. He was a Lawton policeman when
Lawton police Friday were looking for a motorist who Thursday night cursed and shot a man in the hand for attempting to hitch a ride.

Allen Hills was hospitalized for a gun wound in the left hand after he asked a motorist for a "lift" across town.

Hills told officers Quanah Dewberry and Johnny R. Hodes he was walking along a city street when he saw the car. He walked up and asked the driver if he was going across town.

"He got out of the car and cursed me "Hills said, adding, "I was so shocked when he told me to get away from the car that I didn't move. He pulled the pistol out and shot me."

The bullet entered his hand below the thumb. The irate motorist drove away (Hiker's Thumb Hitches Shot, The Oklahoman, Lawton, Oklahoma, Dec 4, 1954, 37. Hereinafter cited as The Oklahoman.).

Named for Quanah Parker, Comanche chief who settled in the Fort Sill area, Quaner was born in Cache and attended Cache public schools, later moving to Grandfield and then to Tyler, Texas.

He married Elsie Morgan in 1932. In 1936, he moved to Lawton. He entered the military in 1944, returning to Lawton after his discharge. On January 23, 1967, he married Letrice Marie Brown. He was a member of Grant Chapel A.M.E Church. He was a foreman with the City of Lawton and was also a police officer. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two daughters: Irma Myers and Vanessa Dewberry, both of Lawton; a son, Lawrence, Lawton; 10 stepchildren; two brothers, Jessie and R. L., both of Lawton; two sisters: Essie Menefee and Septertee McFall, both of Lawton; 30 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
There were no children of Quaner P.3 Dewberry (678) and Elsie Morgan (--?--) (1369).

Children of Quaner P.3 Dewberry (678) and Letrice Marie Brown (1370) all born at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, were as follows:


 
Septertee Dewberry

15. SEPTERTEE3 DEWBERRY (681) (Robert2, Squire1). Septertee (681) was born at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, on 18 April 1909. She married Clayton McFall , Sr. (308) at Lawton,Septertee Dewberry Comanche County, Oklahoma. She died on 6 October 2001 at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, at age 92 (Mazella Yvonne Young, "E-Mail - Mazella Boulden, 100701," e-mail message from mazbou@excite.com (Missouri City, Texas) to James Leon Dewberry, Oct 7, 2001. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail Mazella 10072001".) (Obituary - Septertee McFall, The Lawton Constitution, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, 10/10/2001, 7A. Hereinafter cited as The Lawton Constitution.).
She was enumerated with Robert Dewberry (324) on the census of 15 April 1910 at Lawton Township - Range 2 North, 12 West, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Sepitee Dewberry" (25 April 1910 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration Dist #42, Section 7B.). Mrs. McFall was born in Cache, Oklahoma to Robert and Nannie Dewberry. Septertee was named for one of Quanah Parker's wives. She married Clayton McFall. She was employed by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Lawton. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, where she served as an usher and was a member of the Mother's Board and the Cora Calaway Mission Circle.

Survivors include a son, Clayton McFall Jr., Tyler, Texas; two daughters: Lillie M. Brown, Seattle; and Ella McCain, Lawton; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, 12 Oct 2001, at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Gary E. Bender, pastor, officiating (The Lawton Constitution, 10/10/2001, 7A.).
Children of Septertee3 Dewberry (681) and Clayton McFall , Sr. (308) were as follows:


R. L. Dewberry at Dew-illenium
R. L. Dewberry at Dew-illenium

16. R. L.3 DEWBERRY (255) (Robert2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of R. L.3 Dewberry (255) and Elweila Hutson (752) are:

17. SUSIE JANE3 BRITTON (1088) (Amanda2 Dewberry, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Susie Jane3 Britton (1088) and (--?--) McKinney (1459) are:

18. EDDIE AMANDA3 BRITTON (623) (Amanda2 Dewberry, Squire1) (Obituary Annie Adams.). Eddie (623) was born at Smith County, Texas, on 24 November 1885 (Happy Birthday, Tyler Courier-Times, Tyler, Smith County, Texas, Nov 20, 1988. Hereinafter cited as Tyler Courier-Times.); Birthday greetings to Eddie Johnson of Tyler who will celebrate her 103rd birthday Thursday.

Mrs. Johnson was born Nov. 24, 1885, in Smith County and has been a lifelong resident of the Tyler area, residing now in the St. Louis Community. She is a housewife and a member of St. Louis Baptist Church.

She has one daughter and son-in-law, Gladys and T. B. Stewart of Tyler. She was preceded in death by a son, Leo Johnson, last year. She married George Johnson (624).
Children of Eddie Amanda3 Britton (623) and George Johnson (624) were as follows:



19. MAMIE3 WHITING (328) (Janet2 Dewberry, Squire1). Mamie (328) was born at Forney Town, Kaufman County, Texas, on 22 April 1900. She married (--?--) Berry (329) at Forney Town, Kaufman County, Texas, after 17 January 1920.
She was enumerated with Squire Dewberry (1) on the census of 2 June 1900 at Precinct #2, Forney Town, Kaufman County, Texas, "Sara Whiting"  (2 June 1900 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District No. 6, Enum. Dist. No. 71, Sheet Number 3B.). She was enumerated with Frank Whiting (327) on the census of 26 April 1910 at Part of Precinct #2, Forney Town, Kaufman County, Texas, "Mamie Whiting"  (26 Apr 1910 Federal Census, unknown repository address, National Archives.). She was enumerated with Frank Whiting (327) on the census of 17 January 1920 at Justice Precinct #2, Forney Town, Kaufman County, Texas, "Mamie Whiting"  (17 Jan 1920 Federal Census, unknown repository address, National Archives.).
Children of Mamie3 Whiting (328) and (--?--) Berry (329) are:

20. WILLIAM3 DEWBERRY , SR. (823) (Clayborne2, Squire1). William (823) was born at Smith County, Texas, on 7 June 1890. He married Lethonia McNeal (181) at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, on 27 October 1914 (Ponca City News, Ponca City News - Obituary, William M. Dewberry (May 19, 1967) Newspaper.). William (823) died on 18 May 1967 at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, at age 76 (Obituary William Dewberry.). He was buried on 22 May 1977 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma (Obituary William Dewberry.).
He was enumerated with Clayborne B. Dewberry (536) on the census of 2 June 1900 at Precinct 2, Forney Town, Kaufman County, Texas, "William Dewberry" (2 June 1900 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District No. 6, Enum. Dist. No. 71, Sheet Number 3B.). He was enumerated with Clayborne B. Dewberry (536) on the census of 25 April 1910 at Lincoln Township, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "William Dewberry" (25 April 1910 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration Dist #42, Section 7B.). He is head of household on the census of 13 January 1920 at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma,, "William Dewberry". Enumerated with were Henrietta Dewberry (87), Lethonia McNeal (181), and Clarice Dewberry (219) (13 Jan 1920 Federal Census.). He is head of household on the census of 3 April 1930 at Seward Township, Logan County, Oklahoma,, "William Dewberry". Enumerated with were Leonard C. Dewberry , Sr. (72), Henrietta Dewberry (87), Lethonia McNeal (181), William Dewberry , Jr. (216), Everett T. Dewberry , Sr. (218), and Clarice Dewberry (219) (April 3, 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication T626.).

William M. Dewberry, 76, a retired Santa Fe Railway employee, died Thursday at the Grandview Osteopathic Hospital. He had been ill several months and seriously ill the past two weeks. Dewberry was born June 7, 1890, at Forney, Texas. When a small child he moved with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton (sic) Dewberry, to Lawton, where he received his education. He was married on October 27, 1914, to Lethonia McNeal at Lawton and they made their home on a farm near there. In 1926 they went to Guthrie and Dewberry was employed by the Santa Fe, transferring to Ponca City in 1939. He retired in 1959 after 33 years with the company. Dewberry was a steward in the A.M.E Church and a member of Lodge 26, AF&AM. Surviving Dewberry are his wife of the home, three sons, William Jr., 1301 Scott, Everett of Kansas City, MO., and Leonard of Dallas; a daughter, Mrs. Clariece Horton of Dallas; five brothers, C. D., 1214 East South Avenue, Warren, Marcellus and Frank of Guthrie and Jody of Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. Goldie Houston and Miss Gladys Dewberry of Kansas City, MO; 19 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Dewberry was preceded in death by a daughter, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday in the C.M.E. Church with the Rev. Melvin Carter officiating. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel (Obituary William Dewberry.).
Children of William3 Dewberry , Sr. (823) and Lethonia McNeal (181) were as follows:


21. JOHN WRIGHT3 DEWBERRY (47) (Clayborne2, Squire1). John (47) was born at Forney Town, Kaufman County, Texas, on 24 August 1895. He married Jeana Carter (485) at Seward, Logan County, Oklahoma, on 20 November 1915. He married Eserline Francis (265) at Washington, District of Columbia, in 1944 (R. N. Horton Company Morticians, Inc., Reverend Henry Y. White, Pastor, Officiating, Obituary for Eserline Dewberry (Services May 5, 1989 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 4901 Fourteenth Street, N.W., Washington, D. C.) Church Record.). John (47) died on 28 September 1967 at Washington, District of Columbia, at age 72 (Obituary Eserline Dewberry.) (unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, unknown series.). His body was interred on 3 October 1967 at Washington, District of Columbia.
He was enumerated with Clayborne B. Dewberry (536) on the census of 2 June 1900 at Precinct 2, Forney Town, Kaufman County, Texas, "John W. Dewberry"  (2 June 1900 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District No. 6, Enum. Dist. No. 71, Sheet Number 3B.). He was enumerated with Clayborne B. Dewberry (536) on the census of 25 April 1910 at Lincoln Township, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Johnie Dewberry"  (25 April 1910 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration Dist #42, Section 7B.).
Children of John Wright3 Dewberry (47) and Jeana Carter (485) were as follows:
There were no children of John Wright3 Dewberry (47) and Eserline Francis (265).



22. C._D.3 DEWBERRY (68) (Clayborne2, Squire1). C._D. (68) was born at Forney Town, Kaufman County, Texas, on 31 March 1900. He married Leola Murl Harvey (193) at Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, on 9 November 1921 (Mormon Church, Index of Logan County Marriages 1309936-1309937 Microfiche.). He married Menttory Debose (84) at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, on 23 April 1977 (Grace Memorial Chapel, Reverend Levi Smith, Officiating, Obituary for C.D. Dewberry. (Services November 19, 1988 at 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church, Ponca City, OK) Church Record.). C._D. (68) died on 11 November 1988 at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, at age 88 (Obituary C. D. Dewberry.). His body was interred on 19 November 1988 at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, at Odd Fellows Cemetery (Obituary C. D. Dewberry.).
He was enumerated with Clayborne B. Dewberry (536) on the census of 2 June 1900 at Precinct 2, Forney Town, Kaufman County, Texas, " C. D. Dewberry" (2 June 1900 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District No. 6, Enum. Dist. No. 71, Sheet Number 3B.). He was enumerated with Clayborne B. Dewberry (536) on the census of 25 April 1910 at Lincoln Township, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Clayburn Dewberry" (25 April 1910 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration Dist #42, Section 7B.). He was enumerated with Clayborne B. Dewberry (536) on the census of 14 January 1920 at Springer, Logan County, Oklahoma, "Claiborne Dewberry, Jr." (14 January 1920 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration District #72, Sheet No. 3B.). He is head of household on the census of 9 April 1930, "Clayburn Dewberry". Enumerated with were Leola Murl Harvey (193), Perry Lee Dewberry (215), Benny Ervin Dewberry , Sr. (232), Earnest Edward Dewberry (249), and Lester Claiborne Dewberry (260) (C._D. Dewberry, April 9, 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication Number T626, National Archives Census Roll Number 1908.). He was fair committee secretary and The Kay county Negro fair will continue Tuesday and Wednesday in the Attucks school park, C. D. Dewberry announced Saturday.

The fair will be held in connection with the annual Kay county free fair at Newkirk and will have the same exhibits of horses, cattle and domestic goods as are listed in the county fair catalog on 14 September 1948 <at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma (Kay County Negroes Staging Fair Exhibit, The Oklahoman, Ponca City, Oklahoma, Sep 14, 1948, 25. Hereinafter cited as The Oklahoman.). He was a witness at Leroy Young (483) and Barbara Jean Dewberry (270)'s wedding at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, on 31 October 1948 (Mormon Church, Kay County Marriage Records Index (Kay County Marriages 1893-1964) LDS # 13110223 Microfiche, Book 40, page 142 Married at St. John Baptist Church, Witnesses were George Vann and C. D. Dewberry.). He was a witness at Perry Lee Dewberry (215) and Veola Woody (46)'s wedding at Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas, on 27 July 1955 (Probate Court, Cowley County, State of Kansas, Certificate of Marriage Record, Perry L. Dewberry and Veola Devereaux (Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court affixed the seal April 1, 1969) Record A-37, at Page 366. Official Document, I, Evelyn Gates Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court within and for the county aforesaid, do hereby certify that on the 22nd day of July 1955 a marriage license was issued out of said office to Perry L. Dewberry of Ponca City, Oklahoma, age 32, and Veola Devereaux of Ponca City, Oklahoma, age 28, and that pursuant thereto they were married at Winfield, Kansas on the 27th day of July 1955, by LeRoy White, Minister as the same appears from the records of said Court in Marriage License record A-37, at Page 366. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas this 1st day of April A.D., 1969.). He attended on 20 June 1964 at International Session of Oklahoma Holy Royal Arch Masons, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma (C. D. Dewberry prepared for Grand Conference, The Black Dispatch, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, May 15, 1964, 2. Hereinafter cited as The Black Dispatch.); C. D. Dewberry, Grand High Priest of Oklahoma Holy Royal Arch Masons along with Mrs. Mary Lou Whitby, state Heroines of Jericho head, are busy making elaborate plans for the international sessions of both organizations scheduled here June 20-24. The June grand conference will also embrace auxiliaries of the two Prince Hall affiliates, the Knight Templars and the Cyreares. C._D. (68) retired at Continental Oil Company, Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, on 21 April 1965 (Ponca City News, Retirement - C.D. Dewberry (April 21, 1965) Newspaper.). He co-hosted the Reunion on 23 August 1971 at Family Reunion (Ponca City News, Ponca City News - Dewberry Family Reunion (August 23, 1971 - Dewberry Family Holds Reunion at Lake Park) Newspaper.);
The family of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Dewberry, 1214 East South Avenue, hosted a reunion at Lake Ponca Park today honoring the couple on their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Dewberry were married in 1921 at Guthrie. The honorees have seven children, 29 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family also celebrated the birthday of Perry Dewberry.

Unable to attend were the Rev. and Mrs. Stacy Cowan of Oklahoma City, Bennie Dewberry and family of Alexandria, VA., Mr. and Mrs. James Dewberry and Marcus of Sacramento, Calif., and Edgar Dewberry who is stationed in Vietnam.

 He was attended on 28 October 1972 at United Supreme Council Meeting, Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa (Poncan Attends Liberia Meeting, Poncan City Daily News, Ponca City, Oklahoma, Nov 8, 1972, 16. Hereinafter cited as Ponca City News.);
C. D. Dewberry, 1214 East South Avenue, returned Monday from Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa, where he attended the 86th annual session of the United Supreme Council, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, Prince Hall Affiliation, USA.

The session, held from October 28 to November 5, was at the invitation of President William R. Tolbert, the Liberian Government, Mesurado Consistory and all Prince Hall Masons of the West African Republic. Tolbert is also a 33rd degree Mason, receiving the degree in America some time ago. Dr. John G. Lewis Jr. of Baton Rouge, sovereign grand commander, presided over the sessions.

Sylvester Combs of Stillwater was one of 87 candidates elevated to the honorary 33rd degree. Attending the sessions of the Supreme Council from Oklahoma Middle western Consistory No. 57 A.A.S.R.F.M. were Mr. and Mrs. William A. Guthrie and Albert Lee Powell, all of Oklahoma City, in addition to Combs and Dewberry. C._D. (68) was honored at Past General Grand High Priest, Kansas City, Missouri, on 7 July 1978 (Ponca City News, Ponca City News - National Honor (July 7, 1978 - Poncan Received National Honor) Newspaper.); C. D. Dewberry, 1214 East South Avenue, past grand high priest of Prince Hall Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma, has returned from the General Grand Conference of Royal Arch Masons which convened in Kansas City, Missouri. During the meeting, the honorary degree of Past General Grand High Priest was bestowed upon him. Dewberry also is an honorable 33 degree Mason. He was guest of honor at the family Reunion on 8 August 1980 at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma (Ponca City News, Ponca City News - Dewberry Family Reunion 2 (August 17, 1980 - Family Together for Weekend) Newspaper,
The Dewberry family held a three-day reunion August 8-10 in Ponca City with approximately 50 persons attending. Festivities began with a buffet dinner prepared by the Ponca City families who hosted the reunion. All family members participated in a talent show. On Saturday, the Dewberry clan gathered at the shelter house at Lake Ponca for a picnic dinner. The picnic was followed by a musical rehearsal which included the grandchildren of C.D. Dewberry. Sunday, the family attended church services at St. John Baptist Church, where the elder Dewberry is president of the Board of Deacons and where all of the Dewberry children and some of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren once attended. The grandchildren, assisted by their grandfather, C.D., and uncle, Lester Dewberry, presented two vocal selections, "Soon And Very Soon" and "Have Faith In God" for the morning service. The family then gathered at Buffy's Buffet for dinner and pictures. The reunion ended at the home of C.D. Dewberry, where he was presented with gifts and a cake in the shape of "80" representing his 80th birthday which he celebrated in March. The Dewberrys will gather in August, 1982, in Camp Springs, Maryland, where they will be hosted by the Bennie Dewberry family.). They was a witness at Willard Eugene Dewberry (281) and Frankie Jean Davis (49)'s wedding at Oakland, Alameda County, California, on 13 February 1982 (Willard and Frankie Dewberry marriage, in unknown register title: unknown manuscript info, unknown repository, unknown repository address.). He was honored with a birthday celebration at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at St. John Baptist Church, 1009 South Eleventh on 31 March 1985 at Birthday Celebration, Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma (Family to Host Celebration for C.D. Dewberry's Birthday, Ponca City Daily News, Ponca City, Oklahoma, Mar 31, 1985. Hereinafter cited as Ponca City News.). He attended in October 1985 at 99th Annual Supreme Council of 33-degree Masons, Washington, District of Columbia (Dewberry Returns from DC, The Ponca City News, Ponca City, Oklahoma, 27 Oct 1985. Hereinafter cited as Ponca City News.).
C. D. moved with his family to Lawton, Oklahoma in 1902. According to a letter he wrote, his father, C. B., his Uncle G. P. Harrison, a Mr. John Banks and a Mr. John Turks all moved to the Lawton area because of a new land opening for the Homesteaders and the farms available in that new opening. Although he didn't remember all the details, the first Negro School was built on C. B. Dewberry's farm about 5 miles west of Lawton.

They moved back to Logan County, Oklahoma in 1912 where his father bought another farm south of Seward because there were several years of drought and crop failures in Lawton. He attended school there and married Leola Harvey in 1921. His four older children were born there.

C. D. moved his family to Ponca City during February of 1930. He worked first for the Santa Fe Railroad and later, beginning 5 June 1944, Continental Oil Company where he was responsible for the service station, supervised parking, and chauffeured company presidents. He retired from Continental Oil in April of 1965, and then drove a school bus until 1972.

C. D. was made a Mason in August 1922 at Guthrie, OK Eureka Lodge # 14. C. D. was a member of the St. John Baptist Church since 1930, serving as a Deacon since 1931. He was Worshipful Master of Weber Lodge No. 26 A&FM, a Past Master, a Scottish Rite Mason of 33 degrees and a member of the Supreme Council of Scottish Rite orders. He was elected Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma in 1965, serving in that post for 22 years. He was awarded the honorary degree of Past General Grand High Priest of the Royal Arch Masons in 1978. He has attended numerous Annual Supreme Councils of the 33rd degree Masons, including the 86th Annual Session held in Monrovia, Liberia in 1972.

He has served as chairman of the Ponca City Housing Authority, being first appointed to this board in 1968.

On 14 October 1983 follow the death of his son, Lester, C. D. prepared the following information to be used during his burial service. "C. D. Dewberry, long time Ponca City, OK resident at 1214 East South Ave, expired, etc,..... Born March 31, 1900 in Tyler, Texas, he was the son of C. B. and Mary Dewberry moving to Lawton, OK the year 1902, later in 1912 moving to Logan County, Guthrie, OK. He attended school in that vicinity. In 1921, November 6th he was married to Leola Harvey. His parents, five brothers, one son, one sister preceded him in death. His four older children were born in the Logan County vicinity. Moving to Ponca City in February (of) 1930 working for the Santa Fe railroad (and) later for Continental Oil Company for 21 years, retiring April 1965(.) His wife Leola preceded (him) in death (in) 1976. He later married Menttory Nichols. In addition to his church affiliation of the St. John Baptist Church since 1930 and a deacon since 1931, he was a 33 degree Mason, served as Grand High Priest of the State Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma, Prince Hall, Past General Grand High Priest of America P.H.A.(,) a Grand Lodge Officer of Charity Commission for Charity since August 1948(.) Served on the Ponca City Housing Authority for more than 12 years part of that time as the Chairman of the Board. Oh yes(,) I was made a mason in August 1922 at Guthrie, OK Eureka Lodge #14" (Letter from C. D. Dewberry (1214 East South Ave., Ponca City, OK) to Perry Lee Dewberry, Oct 14, 1983; unknown repository (unknown repository address). Letter sketched C. D.'s obituary.). He and Perry Lee Dewberry (215) were The Ponca City Masonic lodge has completed the installation of its officers to serve during 1954. The new roster includes Albert Crain, worshipful master; Clyde A. Hickman, senior warden; W. B. Farris, junior warden; David R. Ellison, treasurer; W. W. Hickman, secretary; A. J. Turner, chaplain; F. O. Jobe, senior deacon; Thomas Reams, junior deacon; J. W. Eberhard, senior steward; Joseph LeBlanc, junior steward, Dock Jobe, Tyler, and Guy I Conner, trustee.

J. F. Barrett presented a past master's jewel and a life membership card to Dock Jobe, retiring worshipful master, and in turn Jobe presented as his gift to the lodge a set of three new gavels.

Both the Webber Masonic lodge and the Orpha Chapter of Eastern Star named officers, C. D. Dewberry is worshipful master, with Carl Brooks as senior warden, Perry Dewberry, junior warden, and Charles McElroy, treasurer, Chester Wofford is secretary; A. R. Banks, senior deacon, James E. Harrial, junior deacon; Jess Lynn, chaplain; Birb Nicholson, Tyler; John McClannahan, senior steward, and Charles Brewer, junior steward.

Mrs. Lena Gilmore heads the Orpha Eastern Star as worthy matron, with Mrs. B. M. Patterson associate matron. Mrs. Tibertha Rainey is conductress; Mrs. Maurine Robinson, associate conductress; Mrs. Rosia Thorn, treasurer; Naomi Preston, secretary; C. D. Dewberry, worthy patron, Lillie Blanchard, warden; Osie Lawson, sentinel; Alee Banks and Sara Lynn, marshals; Leola Dewberry, Ada; Jessie Striplin, Esther; Alvis Tucker, Martha; Nan Parker, Eleca, and Lee Ella Mackie, Ruth on 4 January 2004 (Ponca Masonic Officers Named, The Oklahoman, Ponca City, Oklahoma, Jan 4, 2004, 32. Hereinafter cited as The Oklahoman.).
Children of C._D.3 Dewberry (68) and Leola Murl Harvey (193) were as follows:
There were no children of C._D.3 Dewberry (68) and Menttory Debose (84).

23. WARREN T.3 DEWBERRY , SR. (99) (Clayborne2, Squire1). Warren (99) was born at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, on 3 March 1909. He married Damie Lee Hogg (262) at Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, on 2 January 1930 (Index Logan County Marriages , Book 23, Page 588.). Warren (99) died on 13 October 1989 at Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, at age 80 (Letter from Denise Lorraine Tipton (unknown author address) to James Leon Dewberry; unknown repository (unknown repository address).). His body was interred after 14 October 1989 at Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, at Memorial Gardens Memorial Park Cemetery (Logan County Genealogical Society.).
He was enumerated with Clayborne B. Dewberry (536) on the census of 25 April 1910 at Lincoln Township, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Warren Dewberry" (25 April 1910 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration Dist #42, Section 7B.). He was enumerated with Clayborne B. Dewberry (536) on the census of 14 January 1920 at Springer, Logan County, Oklahoma, "Warren Dewberry" (14 January 1920 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration District #72, Sheet No. 3B.). He appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Seward Township, Logan County, Oklahoma (April 3, 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication T626.). He was a witness when Clayborne B. Dewberry (536) was
According to the newspaper article, "I guess it's because we work so hard and stick together and sing all the time."

That's Clayburn Dewberry's explanation of how he and his 13 children have wrested a happy, plentiful living from a 40-acre homestead farm near Guthrie for the past 38 years, kept off the relief rolls and out of the jails.

The 87-year-old Negro brought four of his six sturdy sons to the Oklahoma Education association convention here Thursday and stole the show at the Oklahoma Folklore society's annual meeting in the Municipal Auditorium.

Sustained cheers from an audience of 500 persons brought them back to the stage again and again for encores of Negro spirituals carried down through generations of southern slaves.

"Praise God, I'm satisfied For me He bled and died."

When the day's work is through, the Dewberry family, the six boys and seven girls and the 64-year-old mother, gather in their five-room farmhouse and sing those spirituals.

"No", Dewberry said, "I never did see the words in writin' and I don't know what I'd do if I did because I can't hardly read and neither can the boys. We're just workers."

Dewberry said he just picked them up while a boy on a Texas plantation. He came to Oklahoma in 1900 and settled on the homestead site the family still occupies.

As the boys grew up, Dewberry explained, he just kept them satisfied at home by sitting around the house and learning the spirituals.

A couple of months ago, Mrs. H. Seay Binion, supervisor of primary training at Central State Teachers' College, Edmond, heard about the Dewberry Family.

She visited them at their home and after much argument finally got them to agree to come to the convention. Heretofore, they only had sung at the Negro Methodist Church near Guthrie.

"The only way to keep out of trouble," the father philosophized, "is to keep busy. You don't have to go on relief if you works the land hard. We ain't had no trouble but I guess it's because we works so hard and sticks together all the time."

The sons who sang with Dewberry Thursday are Eddie, 33 years old; Marcellus, 25 years old; Frank, 27 years old; and Warren, 28 years old.

All work on the farm with their father except the seasonal employment in a cottonseed oil plant at Guthrie.

Their encores used all the time that Wayne Campbell, Oklahoma City University drama professor, and his students, left vacant Thursday by failing to show up for their spot on the program.

"I don't know what happened to them," said Mrs. Ethel P. Moore, Tulsa, society secretary, "but we got along all right without them.:

Campbell's students were scheduled to present a drama of Oklahoma life but when the time came they could not be found.

Another highlight of the society program was the retelling of Choctaw legends by Muriel Wright, 1612 Youngs, Boulevard, a full-blood Choctaw Indian and an author on 11 February 1938 (The Oklahoman, Feb 11, 1938, 11.).
Children of Warren T.3 Dewberry , Sr. (99) and Damie Lee Hogg (262) are as follows:


Frank Dewberry
Frank Dewberry

24. FRANK3 DEWBERRY , SR. (98) (Clayborne2, Squire1). Frank (98) was born at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, on 21 October 1910 (Pollard Funeral Directors, Reverend Andrew Gilstrap, Pastor, Officiating, Obituary for Frank Dewberry Church Record.). He married Mable Glover (264) at Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, in 1931 (Obituary Frank Dewberry.). Frank (98) died on 10 November 1992 at Westlake Nursing Center, Seward, Logan County, Oklahoma, at age 82 (Obituary Frank Dewberry , Pollard Funeral Directors, Reverend Andrew Gilstrap, Pastor, Officiating.). His body was interred on 14 November 1992 at Seward, Logan County, Oklahoma, at Seward Cemetery (Seward Memorial, Cemetery.).
He was enumerated with Clayborne B. Dewberry (536) on the census of 14 January 1920 at Springer, Logan County, Oklahoma, "Frankie L. Dewberry" (14 January 1920 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration District #72, Sheet No. 3B.). He was enumerated with Clayborne B. Dewberry (536) on the census of 21 April 1930 at Seward Township, Logan County, Oklahoma, "19 year old" (April 3, 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication T626.). He was a witness when Clayborne B. Dewberry (536) was
According to the newspaper article, "I guess it's because we work so hard and stick together and sing all the time."

That's Clayburn Dewberry's explanation of how he and his 13 children have wrested a happy, plentiful living from a 40-acre homestead farm near Guthrie for the past 38 years, kept off the relief rolls and out of the jails.

The 87-year-old Negro brought four of his six sturdy sons to the Oklahoma Education association convention here Thursday and stole the show at the Oklahoma Folklore society's annual meeting in the Municipal Auditorium.

Sustained cheers from an audience of 500 persons brought them back to the stage again and again for encores of Negro spirituals carried down through generations of southern slaves.

"Praise God, I'm satisfied For me He bled and died."

When the day's work is through, the Dewberry family, the six boys and seven girls and the 64-year-old mother, gather in their five-room farmhouse and sing those spirituals.

"No", Dewberry said, "I never did see the words in writin' and I don't know what I'd do if I did because I can't hardly read and neither can the boys. We're just workers."

Dewberry said he just picked them up while a boy on a Texas plantation. He came to Oklahoma in 1900 and settled on the homestead site the family still occupies.

As the boys grew up, Dewberry explained, he just kept them satisfied at home by sitting around the house and learning the spirituals.

A couple of months ago, Mrs. H. Seay Binion, supervisor of primary training at Central State Teachers' College, Edmond, heard about the Dewberry Family.

She visited them at their home and after much argument finally got them to agree to come to the convention. Heretofore, they only had sung at the Negro Methodist Church near Guthrie.

"The only way to keep out of trouble," the father philosophized, "is to keep busy. You don't have to go on relief if you works the land hard. We ain't had no trouble but I guess it's because we works so hard and sticks together all the time."

The sons who sang with Dewberry Thursday are Eddie, 33 years old; Marcellus, 25 years old; Frank, 27 years old; and Warren, 28 years old.

All work on the farm with their father except the seasonal employment in a cottonseed oil plant at Guthrie.

Their encores used all the time that Wayne Campbell, Oklahoma City University drama professor, and his students, left vacant Thursday by failing to show up for their spot on the program.

"I don't know what happened to them," said Mrs. Ethel P. Moore, Tulsa, society secretary, "but we got along all right without them.:

Campbell's students were scheduled to present a drama of Oklahoma life but when the time came they could not be found.

Another highlight of the society program was the retelling of Choctaw legends by Muriel Wright, 1612 Youngs, Boulevard, a full-blood Choctaw Indian and an author on 11 February 1938 (The Oklahoman, Feb 11, 1938, 11.). Frank was born to Clayborn and Elizabeth Dewberry in Lawton, Oklahoma. His family moved to Seward, Oklahoma when he was five years old where he grew up and spent his entire adult life. He united with the St. Matthew Baptist Church, now known as United Baptist Church at an early age and remained a faithful member until his health failed. He served as a faithful chairman of the deacon board and worked in many other positions in his church. He was a choir member, Sunday School teacher, treasurer and trustee. Frank loved his church and would defend it with his life. In 1931 Frank was united in marriage to Mable Glover. To this union 10 children were born. One preceded him in death, Clydell Dewberry. Frank was a self educated man who worked at various trades. He was a farmer, as well as a public servant. He worked for the Inter Urban, Tinker Air Force Base and Citizen Bank where he retired. He was a loving father who gave most of his earnings to his children and grandchildren upon their request. He was a friend and brother who would help anyone in need (Obituary Frank Dewberry.).
Children of Frank3 Dewberry , Sr. (98) and Mable Glover (264) were as follows:


Marcellus Dewberry O
Marcellus Dewberry Obit

25. MARCELLUS R.3 DEWBERRY (100) (Clayborne2, Squire1). Marcellus (100) was born at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, on 29 June 1912 (Pollard Funeral Directors, Pastor Eddie A. Ward, Officiating, Obituary for Marcellus R. Dewberry (Services July 31, 1992 at 1:00 P.M. at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1224 East Springer, Guthrie, OK) Book.). He and Willa Mae Griffin (492) obtained a marriage license in August 1931 (Marriage License-Dewberry and Griffin, The Oklahoman, Guthrie, Oklahoma, 2 Sep 1931, 4. Hereinafter cited as The Oklahoman.); Marcellus Dewberry, Edmond, and Willa Mae Griffin, Seward. He married Willa Mae Griffin (492) at Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, after August 1931 (Index Logan County Marriages , Book 23, page 588.). He married Bernice Carey (263) at Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, on 7 October 1941 (Index Logan County Marriages , Book 33, page 486 Weddings between October 1940 and January 1942.). Marcellus (100) died on 26 July 1992 at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, at age 80 (Obituary Marcellus Dewberry , He is survived by his wife Bernice, of the home; five daughters and three sons: Calvin Dewberry, Charlene King, Cynthia Smith, of Guthrie, Oklahoma; Catherine Gray, Charlsetta Jennings, Carl Dewberry, Cheryl Walters, of Lawton, Oklahoma; Clarence Dewberry of the U.S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma; one sister, Gladys Dewberry of Kansas City, Missouri; two brothers, Carter Dewberry of Kansas City, Missouri, Frank Dewberry of Seward, Oklahoma; twenty-one grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.). His body was interred on 31 July 1992 at Seward, Logan County, Oklahoma, at Seward Memorial Cemetery (Seward Memorial, Cemetery.) (Obituary Marcellus Dewberry.).
He was also known as Pap (100). He was enumerated with Clayborne B. Dewberry (536) on the census of 14 January 1920 at Springer, Logan County, Oklahoma, "Marcellus Dewberry) (14 January 1920 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration District #72, Sheet No. 3B.). He was enumerated with Clayborne B. Dewberry (536) on the census of 21 April 1930 at Seward Township, Logan County, Oklahoma, "Marcellus Dewberry" (April 3, 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication T626.). He was a witness when Clayborne B. Dewberry (536) was
According to the newspaper article, "I guess it's because we work so hard and stick together and sing all the time."

That's Clayburn Dewberry's explanation of how he and his 13 children have wrested a happy, plentiful living from a 40-acre homestead farm near Guthrie for the past 38 years, kept off the relief rolls and out of the jails.

The 87-year-old Negro brought four of his six sturdy sons to the Oklahoma Education association convention here Thursday and stole the show at the Oklahoma Folklore society's annual meeting in the Municipal Auditorium.

Sustained cheers from an audience of 500 persons brought them back to the stage again and again for encores of Negro spirituals carried down through generations of southern slaves.

"Praise God, I'm satisfied For me He bled and died."

When the day's work is through, the Dewberry family, the six boys and seven girls and the 64-year-old mother, gather in their five-room farmhouse and sing those spirituals.

"No", Dewberry said, "I never did see the words in writin' and I don't know what I'd do if I did because I can't hardly read and neither can the boys. We're just workers."

Dewberry said he just picked them up while a boy on a Texas plantation. He came to Oklahoma in 1900 and settled on the homestead site the family still occupies.

As the boys grew up, Dewberry explained, he just kept them satisfied at home by sitting around the house and learning the spirituals.

A couple of months ago, Mrs. H. Seay Binion, supervisor of primary training at Central State Teachers' College, Edmond, heard about the Dewberry Family.

She visited them at their home and after much argument finally got them to agree to come to the convention. Heretofore, they only had sung at the Negro Methodist Church near Guthrie.

"The only way to keep out of trouble," the father philosophized, "is to keep busy. You don't have to go on relief if you works the land hard. We ain't had no trouble but I guess it's because we works so hard and sticks together all the time."

The sons who sang with Dewberry Thursday are Eddie, 33 years old; Marcellus, 25 years old; Frank, 27 years old; and Warren, 28 years old.

All work on the farm with their father except the seasonal employment in a cottonseed oil plant at Guthrie.

Their encores used all the time that Wayne Campbell, Oklahoma City University drama professor, and his students, left vacant Thursday by failing to show up for their spot on the program.

"I don't know what happened to them," said Mrs. Ethel P. Moore, Tulsa, society secretary, "but we got along all right without them.:

Campbell's students were scheduled to present a drama of Oklahoma life but when the time came they could not be found.

Another highlight of the society program was the retelling of Choctaw legends by Muriel Wright, 1612 Youngs, Boulevard, a full-blood Choctaw Indian and an author on 11 February 1938 (The Oklahoman, Feb 11, 1938, 11.).
Marcellus' family moved to Seward, Oklahoma when he was three years of age. He united with the Saint Matthew Baptist Church at an early age. He united in marriage to Bernice Carey. To this union 8 children were born (Obituary Marcellus Dewberry.).
Children of Marcellus R.3 Dewberry (100) and Willa Mae Griffin (492) were:
Children of Marcellus R.3 Dewberry (100) and Bernice Carey (263) are as follows:

26. CARTER3 DEWBERRY (97) (Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Carter3 Dewberry (97) and Inez Estella Jefferson (322) were as follows:


Goldie Houston 1989
Goldie Houston 1989

27. GOLDIE ALICE3 DEWBERRY (125) (Clayborne2, Squire1). Goldie (125) was born at Seward, Logan County, Oklahoma, on 3 April 1918. She married Lloyd Houston (257) at Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, circa 1946 (Index Logan County Marriages , Book 37, page 31Weddings between August 1945 and October 1947.). Goldie (125) died on 8 May 1990 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, at age 72.
Per Aunt Goldie, her other middle names were Zenobia Beatrice Marylee Elizabeth Coretha since all the neighbors wanted to share in giving her a name. She was enumerated with Clayborne B. Dewberry (536) on the census of 14 January 1920 at Springer, Logan County, Oklahoma, "Goldie Dewberry" (14 January 1920 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration District #72, Sheet No. 3B.). She was enumerated with Clayborne B. Dewberry (536) on the census of 21 April 1930 at Seward Township, Logan County, Oklahoma, "Goldie Dewberry" (April 3, 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication T626.).
Children of Goldie Alice3 Dewberry (125) and Lloyd Houston (257) are as follows:


RosaGladys2004
RosaGladys2004

28. ROSA GLADYS3 DEWBERRY (158) (Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Rosa Gladys3 Dewberry (158) include:

29. JODIE E.3 DEWBERRY (85) (Clayborne2, Squire1). Jodie (85) was born at Seward, Logan County, Oklahoma, on 6 April 1926. Jodie (85) died on 9 August 1972 at Seward, Logan County, Oklahoma, at age 46. His body was interred after 9 August 1972 at Seward, Logan County, Oklahoma, at Seward Memorial Cemetery (Seward Memorial, Cemetery.).
He was enumerated with Clayborne B. Dewberry (536) on the census of 21 April 1930 at Seward Township, Logan County, Oklahoma, "Jodie Dewberry" (April 3, 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication T626.). He was One of the few schools of its kind in the country, the flying school for Negro veterans at the Country Club airport, has graduated its first class.

Raymond Davis, chief instructor and operator of the school, said Saturday the next class is ready to start and some of the first students have enrolled in more advanced flying course.

Five got their private flying licenses last week after competing 40 hours' flight training.

They are all from Guthrie, which is Davis' home town. The graduating students are Jodie Dewberry, Milton Owze, Edgar Cherry, LeRoy Perry and Clifford Smith.

Dewberry, Owze and Cherry immediately enrolled in the school to earn their commercial flying licenses.

Davis learned to fly before the war at the Al Guthrie flying school in Stillwater. During the war he was a flight commander at Tuskegee, Ala., in the 99th and 332nd squadrons.

He trained more than 200 pilots while he was instructing there, he said on 20 July 1947 (Negro Fliers Finish Class, The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, OK, 20 Jul 1947, 54. Hereinafter cited as The Oklahoman.).
Children of Jodie E.3 Dewberry (85) include:

30. ELLA3 HARRISON (107) (Caroline2 Dewberry, Squire1). Ella (107) was born at Etna Beat, Smith County, Texas, in July 1893 (11 June 1900 Federal Census, unknown repository address, National Archives, See General P.). She married Robert W. Turner (344) at Oklahoma in 1910 (25 April 1910 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration Dist #42, Section 7B, See General P.).
She was enumerated with General Price Harrison (105) on the census of 11 June 1900 at Seward Township, Logan County, Oklahoma, "Ella Harrison"  (11 June 1900 Federal Census, unknown repository address, National Archives.). She was enumerated with General Price Harrison (105) on the census of 26 April 1910 at Painter Township, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Ella Turner"  (25 April 1910 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration Dist #42, Section 7B.). She was enumerated with General Price Harrison (105) on the census of 23 January 1920 at Painter, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Ella Turner"  (13 Jan 1920 Federal Census.).
Children of Ella3 Harrison (107) and Robert W. Turner (344) all born at Painter, Comanche County, Oklahoma, are as follows:



31. BULUH ELAINE3 HARRISON (205) (Caroline2 Dewberry, Squire1). Buluh (205) was born at Etna Beat, Smith County, Texas, in April 1895 (11 June 1900 Federal Census, unknown repository address, National Archives, See General P.). She married (--?--) Saunders (785) at Painter, Comanche County, Oklahoma, circa 1914.
She was enumerated with General Price Harrison (105) on the census of 11 June 1900 at Seward Township, Logan County, Oklahoma, "Buluh Harrison"  (11 June 1900 Federal Census, unknown repository address, National Archives.). She was enumerated with General Price Harrison (105) on the census of 26 April 1910 at Painter Township, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Buluh Harrison"  (25 April 1910 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration Dist #42, Section 7B.). As of circa 1914, her married name was Sanders (205).
Children of Buluh Elaine3 Harrison (205) and (--?--) Saunders (785) are:


G. L. Harrison
G. L. Harrison

32. GENERAL LAMAR3 HARRISON , SR. (111) (Caroline2 Dewberry, Squire1). General (111) was born at Etna Beat, Smith County, Texas, on 3 June 1899. He married Dorothy Marie Pennman (152) at Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, on 20 June 1932 (Wedding Anniversary, Dr. and Mrs. G. L. Harrison Day (Cincinnati, Ohio: City of Cincinnati, Jun 18, 1982). Hereinafter cited as Dr. and Mrs. G. L. Harrison Day.). General (111) died on 17 January 1986 at St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 86 (The Pollard Funeral Home - Guthrie, Oklahoma, Obituary for G. Lamar Harrison Book, @NS16081@ Dr. G. Lamar Harrison, retired President of Langston University in Oklahoma, died on January 17, 1986 at St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.). His body was interred on 25 January 1986 at Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, at Summit View Cemetery (Obituary G. Harrison.).
He was also known as Buddy Harrison (111). He was enumerated with General Price Harrison (105) on the census of 11 June 1900 at Seward Township, Logan County, Oklahoma, "General L. Harrison" (11 June 1900 Federal Census, unknown repository address, National Archives.). He was enumerated with General Price Harrison (105) on the census of 23 January 1920 at Painter, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "G. L. Harrison" (13 Jan 1920 Federal Census.). He was graduated in 1936 from at Ohio State University, Franklin, Ohio (Zella J. Black, Langston University, A History (Norman, Oklahoma: University of Oklahoma Press, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Langston University, A History.); Doctor of Philosophy in Education. General Lamar Harrison assumed the presidency of Langston University, Langston, OK on January 5, 1940, remaining until 1960 when he resigned.

According to his obituary, "G. L." or "Buddy" as he was fondly called by close friends and relatives, was the oldest son of the nine children born to Generale and Caroline Harrison. Before he was a year old his parents traveled to Comanche County, Indian Territory, and became early settlers as homesteaders in what later became the State of Oklahoma.

Education was important to the Harrison family and though there were no schools in Comanche County for Negro children, his father insisted that his children be taught at the county School with the white homesteaders' children.

"G.L." has a thirst for knowledge, performed well in school, and received an appointment as a teacher before he had what he considered adequate training for the profession. He was determined to prepare himself through higher education. He realized that in order to reach his goal he needed to complete standard high school studies. Accordingly, he enrolled and was graduated from Lincoln High School in Kansas City, Missouri. His further educational pursuits resulted in academic degrees: A.B. from Howard University of Washington, D.C., B.E. and A.M. from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio and Ph.D. from Ohio State University in 1936.

Dr. Harrison married the former Dorothy Pennman of Portsmouth, Ohio. They had two sons, Lamar and Richard, both now deceased.

Dr. Harrison had a long and distinguished career in the field of education. He served as the Acting Head of the Department of Education at Virginia Union University, Director of Elementary Teachers Education at West Virginia College, Professor and Dean of Education at Prairie View College, Prairie View, Texas, a member of the Board of Trustees of Wilberforce University from 1932 to 1937. and as President of Langston University in Oklahoma from 1940 - 1960. G. Lamar authored several studies dealing with Black rural school systems and his doctoral dissertation was on the training of Black teachers to serve in rural school districts.

When he began his administration in 1940, Langston had standing only as a "standard four year college". During his tenure the school was brought up to par in library, physical plant, and faculty. Under his leadership as President of Langston University the value of the campus physical plant quadrupled, major improvements included modern sewage-disposal plant, paved streets, modern stadium, and many new buildings. The University was accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and affiliated with the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. In the very first year he brought to the campus four new faculty members who had earned doctorates. In 1941, the name of the school was officially changed from the Colored Agricultural and Normal University to what it had always popularly been called - Langston University.

In 1948, Langston became a member of the Association of American Colleges. Subsequent accreditations achieved during G. Lamar's tenure included membership in the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, and affiliation with the State Department for training of foreign students and nationals.

In 1949 the Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a resolution that the library building at Langston University be named in his honor.

Subsequent to his retirement from Langston, Dr. and Mrs. Harrison moved to Chicago where he continued his involvement in the field of higher education, serving as: Professor of Education and Director of Information Services at Chicago Teachers College, Professor of Education at Roosevelt College, and Chief Educational Planning, Chicago Committee on Urban Opportunity. His last position was as Director, Chicago Senior Aides Project, Chicago Committee on Urban Opportunity.

Dr. Harrison was a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, member of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, member of Sixth Grace Presbyterian Church, and a member of various scholastic honorary societies and educational associations.

Dr. Harrison received many citations, honors, and plaques in recognition of his dedicated service in the field of education and served on many governmental and educational commissions, the Southern Regional Education Board, the Association of Land Grant Colleges, and the Board of Trustees, State Department, Wilberforce University.

The Harrisons have given material and moral support to organizations committed to community service. Through their arrangements on a more private level, many students of limited financial means have been enabled to attend and complete college and to move on to further and successful careers.

On Saturday, October 25, 1985 Dr. Harrison's personal papers were presented to Langston University to become a part of the Black Collection Center.

He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Dorothy; two brothers, Ulysses and Prentice Harrison of Lawton, Oklahoma; other relatives and many friends.

In a speech before the Chicago Sunday Evening Club several years ago, Dr. Harrison stated his philosophy of living was based on the Book of St. Matthew, Chapter 7, verses 1,2,3, and 12 which reads as follows:

Judge not, that ye be not judges, For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged; and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in Thy brother's eye but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

The more modern translation and interpretation of these verses is, "Treat others as you would have them treat you" (Zella J. Black, Langston University, A History.).
Children of General Lamar3 Harrison , Sr. (111) and Dorothy Marie Pennman (152) were as follows:



33. LILLIAN BERNIECE3 HARRISON (256) (Caroline2 Dewberry, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Lillian Berniece3 Harrison (256) and William Taylor (783) are:


Vernia Harrison
Vernia Harrison

34. VERNIE3 HARRISON (126) (Caroline2 Dewberry, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Vernie3 Harrison (126) and Benjiman Williams Sr. (159) are:



35. SUSIE JANE3 HARRISON (132) (Caroline2 Dewberry, Squire1). Susie (132) was born at Oklahoma in 1908 (25 April 1910 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration Dist #42, Section 7B, See General P.). She married James Dixon (161).
She was enumerated with General Price Harrison (105) on the census of 26 April 1910 at Painter Township, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Susie Harrison"  (25 April 1910 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District #5, Enumeration Dist #42, Section 7B.). She was enumerated with General Price Harrison (105) on the census of 23 January 1920 at Painter, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Susan Harrison"  (13 Jan 1920 Federal Census.).
Children of Susie Jane3 Harrison (132) and James Dixon (161) were:


Alberta Evelyn Johnson
Alberta Evelyn Johnson

36. ALBERTA EVELYN3 HARRISON (135) (Caroline2 Dewberry, Squire1). Alberta (135) was born at Painter, Comanche County, Oklahoma, in 1911 (13 Jan 1920 Federal Census, , Supervisor's District 6, Enumeration district 34, Sheet No. 4A.). She married Samuel Johnson (1052) circa 1926. She married Thomas Michaux (1293) after 1928 (Brooks Sterling Mortuary, Tyler, Texas, Rev. Cargain Kise, officiating, obituary for Amanda Evelyn Johnson Adams Raibon (Saturday, January 21, 1989, 2:30 P.M. Galilee Baptist Church, Flint, Texas) Book.). Alberta (135) died (Obituary Amanda Raibon.).
She also went by the name of Babe (135). She was enumerated with General Price Harrison (105) on the census of 23 January 1920 at Painter, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Alberta Harrison"  (13 Jan 1920 Federal Census.). She was enumerated with Monroe Dewberry (651) on the census of 23 April 1930 at Painter Township, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Alberta Harrison"  (April 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication T626.).
Children of Alberta Evelyn3 Harrison (135) and Samuel Johnson (1052) were as follows:
There were no children of Alberta Evelyn3 Harrison (135) and Thomas Michaux (1293).



37. PRENTICE3 HARRISON , SR. (134) (Caroline2 Dewberry, Squire1). Prentice (134) was born at Oklahoma on 25 September 1912. He married Delores (--?--) (175) circa 1932. He died in July 1986 at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, at age 73 (Miller's Mortuary, Reverend Thomas A. Harrison-Masters, Pastor of New Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Riviera Beach, Florida officiating, obituary for Ulysses S. Harrison (Services September 10, 1993 at 10:00 A.M. at Union Baptist Church, 1601 S.W. Garfield, Lawton, OK) Book.) (unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, unknown series.).
He was enumerated with General Price Harrison (105) on the census of 23 January 1920 at Painter, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Prentis Harrison"  (13 Jan 1920 Federal Census.). He was enumerated with Monroe Dewberry (651) on the census of 23 April 1930 at Painter Township, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Prentis S. Harrison"  (April 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication T626.).
Children of Prentice3 Harrison , Sr. (134) and Delores (--?--) (175) are:


Ulysses Harrison
Ulysses Harrison

38. ULYSSES S.3 HARRISON (139) (Caroline2 Dewberry, Squire1). Ulysses (139) was born at Cache, Comanche County, Oklahoma, on 4 February 1916. He married Isabell (--?--) (1448) in 1950 (unknown author, 9 Year Old Wonder Boy Preacher (833 W. 57th St., Los Angeles, California: no publisher, 1961). Hereinafter cited as Boy Preacher.). He married Maxine E. Paris (727) at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on 10 August 1976 (Obituary - Ulysses S. Harrison.). Ulysses (139) died on 3 September 1993 at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, at age 77 (Obituary - Ulysses S. Harrison.) (Obituary Ulysses 'Mule' Harrison, Lawton Constitution Obituary - Ulysses 'Mule' Harrison, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, Sept 9, 1993, 2A, Funeral for Ulysses S. "Mule" Harrison, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Union Baptist Church with the Rev. C. W. Whitlow, pastor, and the Rev. Thomas Harrison-Masters, pastor of New Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Rivera Beach, Fla., officiating. Hereinafter cited as Constitution.). He was buried on 10 September 1993 at Post Cemetery, Fort Sill, Comanche County, Oklahoma (Constitution, Sept 9, 1993, 2A.).
He was also known as Mule Harrison (139). He was enumerated with General Price Harrison (105) on the census of 23 January 1920 at Painter, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Ulysses Harrison" (13 Jan 1920 Federal Census.). He was enumerated with Monroe Dewberry (651) on the census of 23 April 1930 at Painter Township, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Ulysses Harrison" (April 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication T626.). He graduated from high school at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, in May 1935. School: Dunbar High School (Constitution, Sept 9, 1993, 2A.). Ulysses (139) graduated at Langston, Logan County, Oklahoma, in May 1958. Institution: Langston University (Constitution, Sept 9, 1993, 2A.). The ledger containing the record of the life of Ulysses S. Harrison was opened with his birth into time on February 4, 1916. Ulysses, the youngest of eleven children was born in Cache, Oklahoma. Ulysses is preceded in death by both parents, eight sisters and two brothers.

The record of Ulysses' life continues with his early education at Newderah Elementary in Cache, Ok. His father was instrumental in breaking down the barriers of the all white school of Cache to educate his children. Later, Ulysses attended Douglass in Lawton; and graduated from Dunbar High at Duncan, Ok in 1935. In 1958, he completed his education as a graduate of Langston University, at Langston, OK.

Mr. Harrison, a veteran of World War II, entered the United States Army, served in Japan and the Philippines; and was honorably discharged.

In December 1969, Mr. Harrison was board certified by the Department of Education in the State of New Jersey as a Teacher of Industrial Arts; and served as an educator in the public schools of Cincinnati, Ohio, New York, New Jersey and Oklahoma. After ten years of teaching, he retired from the public schools at Chicago, Illinois. While residing in California, he was employed by Douglass Aircraft. He was also employed by Checker and Penny Cab Companies of Chicago, Illinois; and People Cab Company of Lawton.

Mr. Harrison devoted his life to community service which he credits to a poem recited to him some years ago by his grandmother which told of "a woman who was old, ragged and gray". He served with distinction as a volunteer with the Department of Human Services (RSVP). He traveled throughout the state providing service to the people of the community. He received numerous certificates and citations for his dedicated service.

He was recently recognized among the most distinguished and outstanding volunteers in the State of Oklahoma for unselfish and untiring contributions of time, skill, and efforts to the community by the Department of Human Services. The state House of Representatives; acting on behalf of the citizens of Oklahoma, In 1993, he received the 'Portraits in Caring' Award of congratulations for outstanding volunteer service. He was considered the historian of the family, who knew and loved everybody. He was noted among family members and friends as the talker, who always had a "word", and was not bashful in saying, "Now, will you shut up and let me talk".

He confessed Christ at an early age and in 1988 he united with the membership at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Hollis, OK, under the pastorate of the late Reverend Willis Clytus. He was a life member of the Langston University Alumni Association. Mr. Harrison was an activist for the Civil Rights Movement in the sixties; and participated in the great "March on Washington". He was a member of the Lawton branch of the NAACP.

Among the members of this extended family, the following participated in the service - Vice Chief Bishop A. L. Ponder (cousin), Reverend Lorenzo Jacobs (cousin), Reverend Hartwell Menefee (cousin), Benjamin "Duke" Williams (cousin), Mondy Raibon (nephew), and Reverend Thomas Harrison-Masters (son) (Obituary - Ulysses S. Harrison.).
Children of Ulysses S.3 Harrison (139) include:
Children of Ulysses S.3 Harrison (139) and Isabell (--?--) (1448) are as follows:
There were no children of Ulysses S.3 Harrison (139) and Maxine E. Paris (727).

Generation Four


39. FRANKIE MAE4 CHILTON (655) (Sylvia3 Dewberry, Robert2, Squire1) (Sherry Dinkins, "E-Mail Sherry Dinkins 9/19/00," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, 19 Sep 2000.) is still living.
Children of Frankie Mae4 Chilton (655) and (--?--) Crow (1301) were as follows:

40. JAMES RAYMOND4 DEWBERRY (294) (Squire3, Robert2, Squire1) (Katheryn Vanessa Dewberry, "E-Mail Vanessa Singleton 7Jun04," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, June 7, 2004.) (Katheryn Vanessa Dewberry, "E-Mail Vanessa Singleton 7Jun04," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, June 7, 2004.) was born on 29 August 1921 at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma (Katheryn Vanessa Dewberry, "E-Mail Vanessa Singleton 10Jun04," e-mail message from Vsinglet@GPTX.org (unknown address) to James Leon Dewberry, Jun 10, 2004. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail Vanessa Singleton 10Jun04".). He married Thelma Stronamaker (754). He died on 6 July 1962 at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma (Katheryn Vanessa Dewberry, "E-Mail Vanessa Singleton 10Jun04," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, Jun 10, 2004.). He was buried circa 13 July 1962 at Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma (Katheryn Vanessa Dewberry, "E-Mail Vanessa Singleton 10Jun04," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, Jun 10, 2004.).
Children of James Raymond4 Dewberry (294) and Thelma Stronamaker (754) are:



41. JOE RAINEY4 DEWBERRY (295) (Squire3, Robert2, Squire1) (Katheryn Vanessa Dewberry, "E-Mail Vanessa Singleton 7Jun04," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, June 7, 2004.). Joe (295) was born at Flint, Smith County, Texas, on 29 August 1912 (Katheryn Vanessa Dewberry, "E-Mail Vanessa Singleton 7Jun04," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, June 7, 2004.). He married Mattie Mae Montgomery (1530), daughter of Linley Montgomery (1534) and President Burns (1535), on 26 March 1955 at Smith County, Texas (Katheryn Vanessa Dewberry, "E-Mail Vanessa Singleton 7Jun04," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, June 7, 2004.). Joe (295) died on 26 November 1990 at Tyler, Smith County, Texas, at age 78.

Joe Rainey was working with a construction crew for Tyler Pipe Industries when he was introduced to Mattie, a waitress in Dean's Cafe in Chandler by Reverend John H. Williams who dies in October, 1993. Mattie already has three sons, Charles, Freddy and Jerry. Mattie and Joe were married in Smith County and of this marriage two daughters were born, Katheryn Vanessa and Brenda Joyce. Joe retired from Tyler Pipe Industries where he worked for 35 years. He also retired from Tyler Independent School District where he served for eight years as a school patrolman. He loved baseball and was once an exceptional player. After a lengthy illness, he dies in a Tyler hospital the Monday after Thanksgiving of congestive heart failure. He rests at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Flint, Texas (Katheryn Vanessa Dewberry, "E-Mail Vanessa Singleton 7Jun04," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, June 7, 2004.).
Children of Joe Rainey4 Dewberry (295) and Mattie Mae Montgomery (1530) both born at Smith County, Texas, are as follows:

42. MONROE4 DEWBERRY , JR. (748) (Monroe3, Robert2, Squire1). Monroe (748) was born at Flint, Smith County, Texas, on 2 May 1918. He married Lola Ree Johnson (1137) circa 1940 (Glenda Dewberry, "E-Mail - Glenda Dewberry Rooney," e-mail message from Glenda Rooney (Glenda Dewberry Rooney) to James Leon Dewberry, May 23, 1999. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail Glenda Rooney".). He and Lola Ree Johnson (1137) were divorced circa 1960 (Glenda Dewberry, "E-Mail Glenda Rooney," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, May 23, 1999.). He married Pearlie Jeffries (1059) circa 1961 (Glenda Dewberry, "E-Mail Glenda Rooney," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, May 23, 1999.). Monroe (748) died on 25 November 1969 at St. Luke Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Harris County, Texas, at age 51 (Brooks Sterling Mortuary, Tyler, Texas, Reverend C. Williams, Pastor, Officiating, obituary for Mr. Monroe Dewberry, Jr. (Sunday, November 30, 1969, 2:30 P. M. Greater St. Mary's Baptist Church, 1700 North Dargan, Tyler, Texas) Book, Brooks Sterling Mortuary, Tyler, Texas, Reverend C. Williams, Pastor, Officiating, obituary for Mr. Monroe Dewberry, Jr., (Sunday, November 30, 1969, 2:30 P. M. Greater St. Mary's Baptist Church, 170 0 North Dargan, Tyler, Texas).).
He was enumerated with Monroe Dewberry (651) on the census of 15 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 3, Smith County, Texas, "Munnie Dewberry" (April 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, National Archives.).
Mr. Monroe Dewberry, Jr., passed Tuesday, November 25, 1969.

He leaves to mourn a wife, Mrs. Pearlie Dewberry; two sons Lewis Ray Dewberry, Tucson, Arizona, and Elihue Jeffrey, Tyler, Texas; one daughter, Glenda Dewberry, Dallas, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Arlene Willis, Mrs. Charlene Dixon, and Mrs. Izora Moore of Flint, Texas; two brothers, Maurice Dewberry and Steve Dewberry of Tyler, Texas; one granddaughter, Karen Denise Jeffrey, and a host of other relatives and friends. He had one granddaughter, Angelique Dewberry, who preceded him in death.

Our Lord moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform. So it was God who saw fit, not man. Death does not come to a living soul, nor age to a loving heart. He laughed, lived, and lifted. He was a Christian, and was tolerant, radiant, and trustful. Those qualities reveal the possession of omnipotent power.

What a consoling thought for the highest hope of all is to come home, at last, to our Father in Heaven. So let us look up, even though it be through tears, to our God of Consolation and say, "Thy will be done." After all, if the road is hard and long, God gives us the strength to walk it; if the path is dark and benighted, it is His promise which lights the way.

Bro. Dewberry has gone from a world of troubles and conflict into the realms of indescribable and perpetual bliss. Paul wrote, I have a desire to depart and be with Christ which is far better.

Remember that God's Way is that man follow His redeemer in life, in death, and in Resurrection (Obituary Monroe Dewberry.).
Children of Monroe4 Dewberry , Jr. (748) and Lola Ree Johnson (1137) were as follows:
There were no children of Monroe4 Dewberry , Jr. (748) and Pearlie Jeffries (1059).


Charlean Dixson

43. CHARLEAN4 DEWBERRY (750) (Monroe3, Robert2, Squire1). Charlean (750) was born at Flint, Smith County, Texas, on 7 October 1921. She married William Dixson (751) circa 1941 (Obituary - Mrs. Charlean Dewberry Dixson, Nov 12, 1994.). Charlean (750) died on 6 November 1994 at age 73 (Obituary - Mrs. Charlean Dewberry Dixson, Nov 12, 1994.) (unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, unknown series.).
She was enumerated with Monroe Dewberry (651) on the census of 15 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 3, Smith County, Texas, "Charlene Dewberry" (April 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, National Archives.).
Sunrise: October 7, 1921; Birthplace: Flint, Texas; Parents: Monroe & Nancy Williams Dewberry: Occupation: Medical Center Hospital Laundry; Church Affiliations: At an early age she united with Bethlehem Baptist Church in Flint. Later she joined Julia Dews Church of God In Christ where she remained until death.; Other Affiliations: Heroines of Jericho (Secretary), Browning Beauty Court No. 387; Associate member of the Rose City Association for the Blind; Treasurer for the church choir; Sunset: November 6, 1994; Preceded in Death by: her husband, William Dixson; two brothers, two sisters, one grandson and one son-in-law; Survivors: Four sons and four daughters-in-law, Lee Arthur and Shirley Dixson of Dallas, Albert Lee and Rena Mae Dixson of Tyler, Willie Ray and Lois Dixson of Tyler, John Lee and Martha Jewel Dixson of Dallas; three daughters and one son-in-law, Jerlean and Lee Troyt Hudson, Lillie Mae Bush and Doris Hubbard, all of Tyler; one brother and three sisters-in-law, Maurice and Opal Dewberry of Tyler, Bonnie Dewberry of Tyler, and Lola Dewberry of Dallas; one sister and one brother-in-law, Izola and Monroe Moore of Tyler, one uncle, R. L. Dewberry of Lawton; one aunt, Septertee McFall, both of Lawton, Oklahoma; thirty-four grandchildren; sixty-three great-grandchildren, a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Children of Charlean4 Dewberry (750) and William Dixson (751) are as follows:

44. IZOLA4 DEWBERRY (1064) (Monroe3, Robert2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Izola4 Dewberry (1064) and Monroe Moore (1065) all born at Smith County, Texas, were as follows:

45. ELDER LINZY4 DEWBERRY (319) (Spencer3, Robert2, Squire1) (Obituary Spencer Dewberry Sr.). Linzy (319) was born at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, on 29 June 1923 (unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, unknown series.). He married Bonnie (--?--) (1288) circa 1940 (Barbara Jean Dewberry, "Telephone Conversation with Barbara Jean Young," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (unknown address) to James Leon Dewberry, Sept 2, 2000. Hereinafter cited as "Telephone Call with Barbara Jean".). He died on 3 November 2000 at Tyler, Smith County, Texas, at age 77 (Interview with Rev. Hartwell Menefee, Sr. (unknown informant address), by James Leon Dewberry, 4 Nov 2000. unknown repository (unknown repository address).) (unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, unknown series.).
He appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 in the household of Spencer Dewberry , Sr. (657) and Vera J. Stripling (315) at Part of Justice Precinct 3, Smith County, Texas (April 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, National Archives.).
Children of Elder Linzy4 Dewberry (319) include:
Children of Elder Linzy4 Dewberry (319) and Bonnie (--?--) (1288) are as follows:

46. ORA MAE4 DEWBERRY (317) (Spencer3, Robert2, Squire1) (Obituary Spencer Dewberry Sr.) is still living.
Children of Ora Mae4 Dewberry (317) and (--?--) Lewis (358) are:
There were no children of Ora Mae4 Dewberry (317) and (--?--) Jones (1084).

47. MARGIN GERALD4 DEWBERRY (302) (Essie3, Robert2, Squire1) (Highland Cemetery, Texas Genealogy, Highland Cemetery.). Margin (302) was born at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, on 20 October 1922. He married Marie T. Cunningham (733) at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, on 11 October 1948 (Obituary - Mary T. Dewberry, The Lawton Constitution, Lawton, Oklahoma, Jan 31, 1993. Hereinafter cited as The Lawton Constitution.). Margin (302) died on 28 May 1986 at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, at age 63 (Highland Cemetery, Texas Genealogy, Highland Cemetery.).
According to Hartwell, Margin was raised by Robert Dewberry. He was enumerated with Robert Dewberry (324) on the census of 9 April 1930 at Painter Township, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "Margin Dewberry" (April 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication T626.).
Children of Margin Gerald4 Dewberry (302) and Ethel (--?--) (1257) are as follows:
There were no children of Margin Gerald4 Dewberry (302) and Marie T. Cunningham (733).

48. JOHNNY V.4 MENEFEE (304) (Essie3 Dewberry, Robert2, Squire1). Johnny (304) was born at Davidson, Comanche County, Oklahoma, on 14 March 1929 (Obituary - Johnnie Vee Lee, The Lawton Constitution, Lawton, Oklahoma, Jan 12, 1996. Hereinafter cited as The Lawton Constitution.). She married Rufus L. Huffman (1046). She married Willie Lee (1213) on 21 March 1953 (The Lawton Constitution, Jan 12, 1996.). She died on 8 January 1996 at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, at age 66 (The Lawton Constitution, Jan 12, 1996.);
Funeral for Johnnie Vee Lee, 66, Lawton, will be at 1 p.m. today in Church of The Living God, P.G.T., with Elder Collis Allen, pastor, officiating.

Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens under direction of Miller's Mortuary.

She was employed as a nurse's aide for many years by McMahon Tomlinson Nursing Center. Mrs. Lee was a former member of Union Baptist Church. She later became a member of Church of The Living God, P.G.T.

Survivors include a daughter, Gladys Holloman, Wichita, KS; a son, Thomas Mitchell, Wichita; four sisters: Rosie Williams and Leola Dillard, both of Lawton; Billie Bradley, Kansas, and Betty Rhodes, California; four brothers; the Reverend Hartwell Menefee, Temple; William Menefee and Ervin Menefee, both of California, and Alexander Menefee; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was buried on 12 January 1996 at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma (The Lawton Constitution, Jan 12, 1996.).
Children of Johnny V.4 Menefee (304) include:
Children of Johnny V.4 Menefee (304) and Rufus L. Huffman (1046) are:
There were no children of Johnny V.4 Menefee (304) and Willie Lee (1213).

49. ERNEST4 MENEFEE , JR. (382) (Essie3 Dewberry, Robert2, Squire1). Ernest (382) was born on 28 June 1930 (Death Index, unknown file number, Social Security Death Index, unknown series (SSDI.ancestry.com: SSDI, December 29, 2000). Hereinafter cited as SSDI.). He married Rosie Lee (--?--) (1214) circa 1949. He died in May 1987 at Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 56 (Death Index, unknown file number, SSDI, unknown series.).
Children of Ernest4 Menefee , Jr. (382) and Rosie Lee (--?--) (1214) are:
Children of Ernest4 Menefee , Jr. (382) include:

50. LEOLA4 MENEFEE (301) (Essie3 Dewberry, Robert2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Leola4 Menefee (301) and (--?--) Dillard (1047) are as follows:

51. WILLIAM AUGUSTA4 MENEFEE (173) (Essie3 Dewberry, Robert2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of William Augusta4 Menefee (173) and Helen (--?--) (1215) are:
Children of William Augusta4 Menefee (173) and Freda (--?--) (1216) are as follows:
Children of William Augusta4 Menefee (173) include:

52. BILLY JO4 MENEFEE (306) (Essie3 Dewberry, Robert2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Billy Jo4 Menefee (306) and Clifford Bradley , Sr. (998) are as follows:

53. BETTY JEAN4 MENEFEE (305) (Essie3 Dewberry, Robert2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Betty Jean4 Menefee (305) and Robert Rhodes (1049) are as follows:

54. ALEXANDER4 MENEFEE (133) (Essie3 Dewberry, Robert2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Alexander4 Menefee (133) include:
Children of Alexander4 Menefee (133) and Freddy Lou Robinson (1217) are as follows:


Hartwell Menefee 2000
Hartwell Menefee 2000

55. REV. HARTWELL4 MENEFEE , SR. (307) (Essie3 Dewberry, Robert2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Rev. Hartwell4 Menefee , Sr. (307) include:
Children of Rev. Hartwell4 Menefee , Sr. (307) and Minnie (--?--) (1091) are:

56. ROSIE MAE4 MENEFEE (300) (Essie3 Dewberry, Robert2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Rosie Mae4 Menefee (300) and Leonard Williams (1048) are as follows:

57. VANESSA L.4 DEWBERRY (729) (Quaner3, Robert2, Squire1) (Constitution, 12/21/89, 4B.) is still living.
Children of Vanessa L.4 Dewberry (729) include:
Children of Vanessa L.4 Dewberry (729) and Michael L. Thomas (1271) are as follows:


Shakey at Dew-llenium
Shakey at Dew-illenium

58. CLAYTON4 MCFALL , JR. (312) (Septertee3 Dewberry, Robert2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Clayton4 McFall , Jr. (312) include:
There were no children of Clayton4 McFall , Jr. (312) and Ruth (--?--) (1093).


Lily Mary Brown
Lily Mary Brown

59. LILLY MARY4 MCFALL (309) (Septertee3 Dewberry, Robert2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Lilly Mary4 McFall (309) and Sergeant Major Charles Brown (1094) were:



60. ONETHA4 MCFALL (311) (Septertee3 Dewberry, Robert2, Squire1). Onetha (311) was born at Grandfield, Comanche County, Oklahoma, on 1 October 1933. Onetha (311) died on 31 August 1981 at age 47.
She graduated from high school at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, in May 1953. School: Douglas High School. She was a student at Tyler, Smith County, Texas, in September 1953. School: Tyler Barber College. She was a student at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, in 1957. School: Cameron University.
Children of Onetha4 McFall (311) and Stewart Hart Fraizer (1286) are:


Ella McCain 2000
Ella McCain 2000

61. ELLA ROSA MARY4 MCFALL (310) (Septertee3 Dewberry, Robert2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Ella Rosa Mary4 McFall (310) and 1st Sgt Eddie McCain , Sr. (1102) were as follows:


Rheta Norman at Dew-illenium
Rheta Norman at Dew-illenium

62. RHETA4 DEWBERRY (297) (R.3, Robert2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Rheta4 Dewberry (297) and Albert Johnson (333) are as follows:
There were no children of Rheta4 Dewberry (297) and Harold Flynn (1309).
There were no children of Rheta4 Dewberry (297) and Sammie Norman (1198).



63. THELMA D4 MCKINNEY (1460) (Susie3 Britton, Amanda2 Dewberry, Squire1) (Sylvia Ann Raibon, compiler, Sylvia's Album (Cincinnati, Ohio: Sylvia Davis). Hereinafter cited as Sylvia's Album.) (Sylvia Ann Raibon, Sylvia's Album.) (Sylvia Ann Raibon, Sylvia's Album.) is still living.
Children of Thelma D4 McKinney (1460) include:

64. HENRIETTA4 DEWBERRY (87) (William3, Clayborne2, Squire1) (13 Jan 1920 Federal Census.). Henrietta (87) was born at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, in 1919 (13 Jan 1920 Federal Census.). She married an unknown person. She died before 18 May 1967 (Obituary William Dewberry.).
She was enumerated with William Dewberry , Sr. (823) on the census of 13 January 1920 at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, "1 year old" (13 Jan 1920 Federal Census.). She was enumerated with William Dewberry , Sr. (823) on the census of 3 April 1930 at Seward Township, Logan County, Oklahoma (April 3, 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication T626.).
Children of Henrietta4 Dewberry (87) include:

65. WILLIAM4 DEWBERRY , JR. (216) (William3, Clayborne2, Squire1). William (216) was born at Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, on 24 March 1921 (Marriage Certificate.) (April 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication T626.). He married Vergie Lee Prince (246) at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, on 13 May 1950 (Kay County Marriage Index , Book 41, Page 344Witnesses were Calvin and Ruth Brown.). William (216) died on 28 February 1976 at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, at age 54 (The Trout Funeral Home, Reverend Levi Smith Officiating, Obituary for LeVergil Dewberry (Services July 25, 1991 at 2:00 P.M. at St. John Baptist Church, Ponca City, Oklahoma) Other.) (unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, unknown series.).
He was enumerated with William Dewberry , Sr. (823) on the census of 3 April 1930 at Seward Township, Logan County, Oklahoma, "William Dewberry, Jr"  (April 3, 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication T626.).
Children of William4 Dewberry , Jr. (216) and Vergie Lee Prince (246) were as follows:

66. EVERETT T.4 DEWBERRY , SR. (218) (William3, Clayborne2, Squire1). Everett (218) was born at Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, on 17 April 1923 (Obituary - Everett T. Dewberry Sr., Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 8 Aug 1996. Hereinafter cited as Kansas City Star.). He married Mary Ann (--?--) (234). Everett (218) died on 4 August 1996 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, at age 73 (Kansas City Star, 8 Aug 1996.) (unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, unknown series.). He was buried on 12 August 1996 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas (Kansas City Star, 8 Aug 1996.).
He was enumerated with William Dewberry , Sr. (823) on the census of 3 April 1930 at Seward Township, Logan County, Oklahoma, "Everett Dewberry" (April 3, 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication T626.).
Everett T. Dewberry, 73, Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, August 4, 1996 at VA Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, August 10, at Watkins Brothers Memorial Chapel; interment will be 11 a.m. Monday, August 12, in Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel.

Mr. Dewberry was born April 17, 1923, in Lawton, OK, to the union of William Dewberry and Lethonia McNeal. He had lived in the Kansas City area since 1947. He was a self-employed contractor for 48 years. He was a member of Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran. He is survived by his sons, Everett M. Dewberry, Kansas City, MO, Steven Dewberry, Denver, CO, and Rodney Dewberry, Minneapolis, MN; five grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends (Kansas City Star, 8 Aug 1996.).
Children of Everett T.4 Dewberry , Sr. (218) and Mary Ann (--?--) (234) were as follows:


Leonard and Idella D
Leonard and Idella D

67. LEONARD C.4 DEWBERRY , SR. (72) (William3, Clayborne2, Squire1). Leonard (72) was born at Oklahoma on 18 January 1926. He married Pauline Phillips (222) at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma. He married Idella Frazier (390) at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, on 15 May 1944. Leonard (72) died on 26 December 1987 at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, at age 61.
He was enumerated with William Dewberry , Sr. (823) on the census of 3 April 1930 at Seward Township, Logan County, Oklahoma, "Elsie Dewberry"  (April 3, 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication T626.).
Children of Leonard C.4 Dewberry , Sr. (72) and Pauline Phillips (222) are as follows:
Children of Leonard C.4 Dewberry , Sr. (72) and Idella Frazier (390) were as follows:


Perry Lee Dewberry
Perry Lee Dewberry

68. PERRY LEE4 DEWBERRY (215) (C._D.3, Clayborne2, Squire1). Perry (215) was born at 8:30 a.m., Springer, Logan County, Oklahoma, on 23 August 1922 (Oklahoma State Health Department, Birth Certificate - Perry Lee Dewberry (Register Number 139) Official Document, @NS88961@.). He married Elnora Malvola Dial (303) at Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas, on 20 August 1942; Dad, Mom and Me. He married Veola Woody (46) at Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas, on 27 July 1955 (Marriage Certificate - Perry Dewberry , I, Evelyn Gates Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court within and for the county aforesaid, do hereby certify that on the 22nd day of July 1955 a marriage license was issued out of said office to Perry L. Dewberry of Ponca City, Oklahoma, age 32, and Veola Devereaux of Ponca City, Oklahoma, age 28, and that pursuant thereto they were married at Winfield, Kansas on the 27th day of July 1955, by LeRoy White, Minister as the same appears from the records of said Court in Marriage License record A-37, at Page 366. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas this 1st day of April A.D., 1969.). Perry (215) died on 12 May 1991 at Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, at age 68 (Vital Statistics Section, Sacramento County Department of Health, Sacramento, California, Certificate of Death - Perry Leon Dewberry 39134 003044 Official Document.). His body was interred on 18 May 1991 at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, at Odd Fellows Cemetery (Death Certificate Perry Dewberry.).
He was enumerated with C._D. Dewberry (68) on the census of 9 April 1930 at 1114 Scott Avenue, Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, "Perry L. Dewberry" (April 9, 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication Number T626.). He graduated from high school at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, on 23 May 1940. School: Attucks High School (Attucks High School Year Book, Attucks Yearbook - 1940 Book.). He began military service in 1942 at U. S. Army. He ended military service on 9 January 1946.
Twenty-two Ponca City postmen will have a busman's holiday during their leisure hours this week.

They are joining fellow members of the National Letter Carriers Association in a nation wide campaign to fight muscular dystrophy by raising funds for research.

Carriers will deliver gift envelopes with the regular mail and will pick up envelopes and contributions during their free time.

Postman John L. Lansdown is in charge of the local campaign. He will be assisted by Chester Elliott, Luther McGill, Jerry Mann, Max Basore, John Brownfield, Walter H. Condit, Augustine Cosetti, Roy Crisp, Harry Dailey, Perry Dewberry, George Garton, John Hayden, Carl Henderson, Johnny Hendley, Earnest Miller, Clifton Shepler, Clarence C. Rowe, Virgil Smith, Allen Q. VanDyck, Wesley Willits, Chester Wofford on 2 December 1953 at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma (Mail Carries Assist Dystrophy Drive, The Oklahoman, Ponca City, Oklahoma, Dec 2, 1953, 33. Hereinafter cited as The Oklahoman.). They witnessed Elnora Malvola Dial (303)'s burial at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, on 27 September 1954 (State of Oklahoma Department of Health, Certificate of Death - Elnora M. Dewberry 013847 Official Document.). On 18 October 1968,
Kent Phipps, Ponca City attorney, has been named chairman of the Ponca City Community Relations Committee.

Other members of the committee, named by the city commission, are Perry Dewberry, Allan Muchmore, Hanford Hull, Rosaline Stolper, Lee Drake, Rev. John P. Patterson, Delphine Rhodd and Charles Hollar (Ponca Attorney Picked Relations Chairman, The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oct 18, 1968, 20. Hereinafter cited as The Oklahoman.). He witnessed the Reunion of C._D. Dewberry (68) (Ponca City News 23 Aug 1971.);
The family of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Dewberry, 1214 East South Avenue, hosted a reunion at Lake Ponca Park today honoring the couple on their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Dewberry were married in 1921 at Guthrie. The honorees have seven children, 29 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family also celebrated the birthday of Perry Dewberry.

Unable to attend were the Rev. and Mrs. Stacy Cowan of Oklahoma City, Bennie Dewberry and family of Alexandria, VA., Mr. and Mrs. James Dewberry and Marcus of Sacramento, Calif., and Edgar Dewberry who is stationed in Vietnam.

 He witnessed the Reunion of C._D. Dewberry (68) (Ponca City News 17 Aug 1980 ,
The Dewberry family held a three-day reunion August 8-10 in Ponca City with approximately 50 persons attending. Festivities began with a buffet dinner prepared by the Ponca City families who hosted the reunion. All family members participated in a talent show. On Saturday, the Dewberry clan gathered at the shelter house at Lake Ponca for a picnic dinner. The picnic was followed by a musical rehearsal which included the grandchildren of C.D. Dewberry. Sunday, the family attended church services at St. John Baptist Church, where the elder Dewberry is president of the Board of Deacons and where all of the Dewberry children and some of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren once attended. The grandchildren, assisted by their grandfather, C.D., and uncle, Lester Dewberry, presented two vocal selections, "Soon And Very Soon" and "Have Faith In God" for the morning service. The family then gathered at Buffy's Buffet for dinner and pictures. The reunion ended at the home of C.D. Dewberry, where he was presented with gifts and a cake in the shape of "80" representing his 80th birthday which he celebrated in March. The Dewberrys will gather in August, 1982, in Camp Springs, Maryland, where they will be hosted by the Bennie Dewberry family.). Perry (215) retired at U. S. Postal Service, Ponca City, Oklahoma, on 3 August 1984. Perry moved to Ponca City as a child where he received his secondary education. His education at Langston University was interrupted by World War II.

In 1939, his junior class consisted of Dorothy Turner, Eursle Thigpen, Mattie Coleman, James Brown, Mildred Alexander and Alive Venerable. The play "Death Takes A Bride" was presented at the Hallowe'en Jamboree. Members of the cast were Mildred Cresham, Lulu White, Earl Brooks, Moses Graham, and Perry Lee Dewberry. Two comedies, "The Trysting Place" and "Hugo in a Hurry", were given April 27. The casts of the plays included Henoise Williams, Marjorie Neely, Mazella Franklin, Doris Williams, Elnora Dial, Mildred Gresham, Theodore Evans, Perry Lee Dewberry, Wilthian Tucker, Fred Montgomery, Vernon Orr, and Moses Graham.

During the war, Perry served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater as a Surgical Technician attached to the 318th Engineer Combat Battalion and was discharged as a Tech 4 on 9 Jan 46. His decorations include the World War II Victory Medal (23 October 45), the Good Conduct Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and the American Campaign Medal. He served in New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago, Northern Solomons.

Perry retired from the Post Office August 3, 1984 after 30 years of service. At the time of his retirement he was responsible for vehicle maintenance.

Perry was an active member of Woodlands Christian Church serving in various positions. He also served on several Civic committees, especially those whose charter included helping minorities.

He was a Part Master of Webber Lodge No. 26, F.& A.M. He and C._D. Dewberry (68) were The Ponca City Masonic lodge has completed the installation of its officers to serve during 1954. The new roster includes Albert Crain, worshipful master; Clyde A. Hickman, senior warden; W. B. Farris, junior warden; David R. Ellison, treasurer; W. W. Hickman, secretary; A. J. Turner, chaplain; F. O. Jobe, senior deacon; Thomas Reams, junior deacon; J. W. Eberhard, senior steward; Joseph LeBlanc, junior steward, Dock Jobe, Tyler, and Guy I Conner, trustee.

J. F. Barrett presented a past master's jewel and a life membership card to Dock Jobe, retiring worshipful master, and in turn Jobe presented as his gift to the lodge a set of three new gavels.

Both the Webber Masonic lodge and the Orpha Chapter of Eastern Star named officers, C. D. Dewberry is worshipful master, with Carl Brooks as senior warden, Perry Dewberry, junior warden, and Charles McElroy, treasurer, Chester Wofford is secretary; A. R. Banks, senior deacon, James E. Harrial, junior deacon; Jess Lynn, chaplain; Birb Nicholson, Tyler; John McClannahan, senior steward, and Charles Brewer, junior steward.

Mrs. Lena Gilmore heads the Orpha Eastern Star as worthy matron, with Mrs. B. M. Patterson associate matron. Mrs. Tibertha Rainey is conductress; Mrs. Maurine Robinson, associate conductress; Mrs. Rosia Thorn, treasurer; Naomi Preston, secretary; C. D. Dewberry, worthy patron, Lillie Blanchard, warden; Osie Lawson, sentinel; Alee Banks and Sara Lynn, marshals; Leola Dewberry, Ada; Jessie Striplin, Esther; Alvis Tucker, Martha; Nan Parker, Eleca, and Lee Ella Mackie, Ruth on 4 January 2004 (The Oklahoman, Jan 4, 2004, 32.).
Children of Perry Lee4 Dewberry (215) and Elnora Malvola Dial (303) were as follows:
There were no children of Perry Lee4 Dewberry (215) and Veola Woody (46).


Earnest Dewberry
Earnest Dewberry

69. EARNEST EDWARD4 DEWBERRY (249) (C._D.3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Earnest Edward4 Dewberry (249) and Ella E. Johnson (855) are:


Lester Dewberry 1976
Lester Dewberry 1976

70. LESTER CLAIBORNE4 DEWBERRY (260) (C._D.3, Clayborne2, Squire1). Lester (260) was born at Seward, Logan County, Oklahoma, on 26 June 1927. He married Mary Louise Crawford (689) at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, on 23 June 1944 (Kay County Marriage Index , Book 34, Page 615. Witnesses were Mrs. Alberta Freeman and Mrs. Elnora Dewberry.). Lester (260) died on 15 August 1983 at Miami, Dade County, Florida, at age 56 (Barrett/Fryar/Johnson Funeral Home, Reverend C. J. Walker, Pastor/Officiating, Obituary for Lester Claybourn Dewberry (Services August 20, 1983 at 11:00 A.M. at Bethel Baptist Church, 14440 Lincoln Boulevard, Miami, FL) Official Document.) (The Miami Herald (Miami, Dade County, Florida) Newspaper, August 19, 1983 - DEWBERRY, Lester C., 58, of Colonial Heights. Services 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Richmond Heights, Barrett- Fryar-Johnson Funeral HomeLester Dewberry Memorial
.); . His body was interred on 20 August 1983 at Woodlawn South Cemetery Kendal, Dade County, Florida (Obituary - Lester C. Dewberry.).
He was enumerated with C._D. Dewberry (68) on the census of 9 April 1930 at 1114 Scott Avenue, Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, "Lester Dewberry" (April 9, 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication Number T626.). He attended at Attucks School, Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, in May 1939; Honor Student. He graduated from at Attucks High School, Ponca City, Kay, Oklahoma, in May 1943 (Obituary - Lester C. Dewberry.). He was graduated circa 1949 from at Langston University, Langston, Logan County, Oklahoma (Obituary - Lester C. Dewberry.). He witnessed the Reunion of C._D. Dewberry (68) (Ponca City News 23 Aug 1971.);
The family of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Dewberry, 1214 East South Avenue, hosted a reunion at Lake Ponca Park today honoring the couple on their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Dewberry were married in 1921 at Guthrie. The honorees have seven children, 29 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family also celebrated the birthday of Perry Dewberry.

Unable to attend were the Rev. and Mrs. Stacy Cowan of Oklahoma City, Bennie Dewberry and family of Alexandria, VA., Mr. and Mrs. James Dewberry and Marcus of Sacramento, Calif., and Edgar Dewberry who is stationed in Vietnam.

 He witnessed the Reunion of C._D. Dewberry (68) (Ponca City News 17 Aug 1980 ,
The Dewberry family held a three-day reunion August 8-10 in Ponca City with approximately 50 persons attending. Festivities began with a buffet dinner prepared by the Ponca City families who hosted the reunion. All family members participated in a talent show. On Saturday, the Dewberry clan gathered at the shelter house at Lake Ponca for a picnic dinner. The picnic was followed by a musical rehearsal which included the grandchildren of C.D. Dewberry. Sunday, the family attended church services at St. John Baptist Church, where the elder Dewberry is president of the Board of Deacons and where all of the Dewberry children and some of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren once attended. The grandchildren, assisted by their grandfather, C.D., and uncle, Lester Dewberry, presented two vocal selections, "Soon And Very Soon" and "Have Faith In God" for the morning service. The family then gathered at Buffy's Buffet for dinner and pictures. The reunion ended at the home of C.D. Dewberry, where he was presented with gifts and a cake in the shape of "80" representing his 80th birthday which he celebrated in March. The Dewberrys will gather in August, 1982, in Camp Springs, Maryland, where they will be hosted by the Bennie Dewberry family.).
A graduate of Attucks High School in Ponca City, OK and Langston University, Langston, OK, Lester retired from federal service in Miami, FL after 34 years and seven months including three years of military service during World War II, 19 years as a technical instructor, technical writer and education specialist with the U. S. Air Force, 11 years as an education specialist, supervisory educational specialist and unit manager with the Department of Justice-Federal Bureau of Prisons.

After retirement, Lester resumed his teaching career in the Florida Public School System.


Children of Lester Claiborne4 Dewberry (260) and Mary Louise Crawford (689) are as follows:



Bennie Dewberry
Bennie Dewberry

71. BENNY ERVIN4 DEWBERRY , SR. (232) (C._D.3, Clayborne2, Squire1). Benny (232) was born at Seward, Logan County, Oklahoma, on 7 April 1929. He married Mildred Sims (683) on 29 September 1951. He married Shirley (--?--) (267) at Washington, District of Columbia, circa 1970. He married Vivian (--?--) (78) after 10 August 1980. Benny (232) died on 31 October 1992 at Bethesda National Hospital, Bethesda, Maryland, at age 63 (Alexander S. Pope Funeral Home, Reverend Robert L. Taylor, Officiating, Obituary for Bennie Dewberry, Sr. (Services November 5, 1992 at 3:00 P.M. at Fort Myers Chapel, Arlington Cemetery) Book.). His body was interred on 5 November 1992 at Washington, District of Columbia, at Arlington National Cemetery (Obituary - Bennie Dewberry Sr.).
He was enumerated with C._D. Dewberry (68) on the census of 9 April 1930 at 1114 Scott Avenue, Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, "Bennie Dewberry" (April 9, 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Publication Number T626.). He was school attendance in May 1939 at Attucks School, Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma; Fourth Grade - Perfect Attendance. He was graduated in May 1947 from at Attucks School, Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma; 12th Grade Honor Student. He witnessed the Reunion of C._D. Dewberry (68) (Ponca City News 17 Aug 1980 ,
The Dewberry family held a three-day reunion August 8-10 in Ponca City with approximately 50 persons attending. Festivities began with a buffet dinner prepared by the Ponca City families who hosted the reunion. All family members participated in a talent show. On Saturday, the Dewberry clan gathered at the shelter house at Lake Ponca for a picnic dinner. The picnic was followed by a musical rehearsal which included the grandchildren of C.D. Dewberry. Sunday, the family attended church services at St. John Baptist Church, where the elder Dewberry is president of the Board of Deacons and where all of the Dewberry children and some of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren once attended. The grandchildren, assisted by their grandfather, C.D., and uncle, Lester Dewberry, presented two vocal selections, "Soon And Very Soon" and "Have Faith In God" for the morning service. The family then gathered at Buffy's Buffet for dinner and pictures. The reunion ended at the home of C.D. Dewberry, where he was presented with gifts and a cake in the shape of "80" representing his 80th birthday which he celebrated in March. The Dewberrys will gather in August, 1982, in Camp Springs, Maryland, where they will be hosted by the Bennie Dewberry family.). He witnessed The Dewberry Reunion in August 1992 at Oakland, Alameda County, California.
Bennie was a great lover of jazz music and a proficient, self-taught saxophone player. His talent in this area was such that he was offered a position with the Duke Ellington Band, while still in high school.

After graduating from Attucks High School in Ponca City, Oklahoma, Bennie joined the U. S. Army, where he was allowed to do what he did best, play his music. He played saxophone and several other instruments, traveling with the band to Germany and other military installations during his career.

After retiring from the Army in 1968, he took a position with the U. S. Post Office before trying his hand at running his own dry cleaning business. Later, he accepted a management position with the District of Columbia government. He retired from this position in November of 1991.

Bennie was a devoted husband and father, with a passion for fishing (Obituary - Bennie Dewberry Sr.).
Children of Benny Ervin4 Dewberry , Sr. (232) and Mildred Sims (683) are as follows:
Children of Benny Ervin4 Dewberry , Sr. (232) and Shirley (--?--) (267) are as follows:
There were no children of Benny Ervin4 Dewberry , Sr. (232) and Vivian (--?--) (78).



72. BARBARA JEAN4 DEWBERRY (270) (C._D.3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Barbara Jean4 Dewberry (270) and Leroy Young (483) all born at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, are as follows:



73. WILLARD EUGENE4 DEWBERRY (281) (C._D.3, Clayborne2, Squire1). Willard (281) was born at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, on 25 April 1934. He married Gloria O. (--?--) (48) at Oakland, Alameda County, California, in 1953 (Obituary Willard E. Dewberry, Obituary Willard E. Dewberry, unknown location, Nov 26, 1999. Hereinafter cited as Obituary Willard E. Dewberry.). He married Frankie Jean Davis (49) at Oakland, Alameda County, California, on 13 February 1982 (unknown short register title: unknown manuscript info, unknown repository.). Willard (281) died on 21 November 1999 at Oakland, Alameda County, California, at age 65. His body was interred on 26 November 1999 at Piedmont, Alameda County, California, at Mountain View Cemetery (Obituary Willard E. Dewberry, Nov 26, 1999.).
He attended at Attucks School, Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, on 10 April 1939. First Grade - Willard Dewberry, Doneal Lightsey, Blanche Coleman and Wilma Robinson were among those who participated in the elementary school broadcast from the local station. He, as a Ninth Grade Honor Student, attended at Attucks School, Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, in May 1947. He graduated from high school at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, on 24 May 1950. School: Attucks High School (Diploma - Willard Eugene Dewberry Attucks High School.); ; Class Valedictorian. He witnessed the Reunion of C._D. Dewberry (68) (Ponca City News 23 Aug 1971.);
The family of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Dewberry, 1214 East South Avenue, hosted a reunion at Lake Ponca Park today honoring the couple on their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Dewberry were married in 1921 at Guthrie. The honorees have seven children, 29 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family also celebrated the birthday of Perry Dewberry.

Unable to attend were the Rev. and Mrs. Stacy Cowan of Oklahoma City, Bennie Dewberry and family of Alexandria, VA., Mr. and Mrs. James Dewberry and Marcus of Sacramento, Calif., and Edgar Dewberry who is stationed in Vietnam.

 He witnessed the Reunion of C._D. Dewberry (68) (Ponca City News 17 Aug 1980 ,
The Dewberry family held a three-day reunion August 8-10 in Ponca City with approximately 50 persons attending. Festivities began with a buffet dinner prepared by the Ponca City families who hosted the reunion. All family members participated in a talent show. On Saturday, the Dewberry clan gathered at the shelter house at Lake Ponca for a picnic dinner. The picnic was followed by a musical rehearsal which included the grandchildren of C.D. Dewberry. Sunday, the family attended church services at St. John Baptist Church, where the elder Dewberry is president of the Board of Deacons and where all of the Dewberry children and some of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren once attended. The grandchildren, assisted by their grandfather, C.D., and uncle, Lester Dewberry, presented two vocal selections, "Soon And Very Soon" and "Have Faith In God" for the morning service. The family then gathered at Buffy's Buffet for dinner and pictures. The reunion ended at the home of C.D. Dewberry, where he was presented with gifts and a cake in the shape of "80" representing his 80th birthday which he celebrated in March. The Dewberrys will gather in August, 1982, in Camp Springs, Maryland, where they will be hosted by the Bennie Dewberry family.). He witnessed The Dewberry Reunion in August 1992 at Oakland, Alameda County, California.
Children of Willard Eugene4 Dewberry (281) and Galya Tyler (104) are:
There were no children of Willard Eugene4 Dewberry (281) and Gloria O. (--?--) (48).
There were no children of Willard Eugene4 Dewberry (281) and Frankie Jean Davis (49).



74. GLENNA JOYCE4 DEWBERRY (292) (C._D.3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Glenna Joyce4 Dewberry (292) and Willie Jean Brooks (363) are:
Children of Glenna Joyce4 Dewberry (292) and George Washington (420) all born at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, are as follows:
Children of Glenna Joyce4 Dewberry (292) and Freddie McDonald (773) are:

75. WARREN T.4 DEWBERRY , JR. (781) (Warren3, Clayborne2, Squire1) (Letter, Denise Lorraine Tipton to James Leon Dewberry.) is still living.
Children of Warren T.4 Dewberry , Jr. (781) and Flora Mae Stevenson (831) were as follows:

76. JENNIFER4 DEWBERRY (810) (Warren3, Clayborne2, Squire1) (Letter, Denise Lorraine Tipton to James Leon Dewberry.) is still living.
Children of Jennifer4 Dewberry (810) and (--?--) Harris (821) are:

77. CURTIS4 DEWBERRY (815) (Warren3, Clayborne2, Squire1) (Letter, Denise Lorraine Tipton to James Leon Dewberry.) is still living.
Children of Curtis4 Dewberry (815) and Reesa Mae Stevenson (835) are as follows:

78. CASSIE4 DEWBERRY (805) (Warren3, Clayborne2, Squire1) (Letter, Denise Lorraine Tipton to James Leon Dewberry.) is still living.
There were no children of Cassie4 Dewberry (805) and (--?--) Brown (1468).
Children of Cassie4 Dewberry (805) and Tollie William Blue (817) are as follows:

79. MERLEY4 DEWBERRY (734) (Warren3, Clayborne2, Squire1) (Letter, Denise Lorraine Tipton to James Leon Dewberry.) is still living.
Children of Merley4 Dewberry (734) and Marcellus Owens (816) are as follows:

80. FRANK4 DEWBERRY , JR. (648) (Frank3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Frank4 Dewberry , Jr. (648) and Colleen (--?--) (735) are as follows:
There were no children of Frank4 Dewberry , Jr. (648) and Kathryn Colene (--?--) (1406).

81. EUGENE EDWARD4 DEWBERRY (864) (Frank3, Clayborne2, Squire1) (unknown article title, Obituary- Rev. Eugene Edward Dewberry, Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, 28 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as Obit Eugene Dewberry.). Eugene (864) was born at Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, on 10 November 1938 (Obit Eugene Dewberry, 28 Nov 2000.). He and JoAnn Johnson (1295) obtained a marriage license in April 1964 (Marriage Licenses-Eugene Dewberry, The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Apr 21, 1964, 12. Hereinafter cited as The Oklahoman.); Eugene Edward Dewberry, 24, Edmond, and Jo Ann Johnson, 17, Jones. He married JoAnn Johnson (1295) on 14 April 1964 at Logan County, Oklahoma (Soncearay Blue, "E-Mail - Colette Higgins 9122000," e-mail message from scjordan@lunet.edu (unknown address) to James Leon Dewberry, 12 Sept 2000. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail Colette 9122000".) (Obit Eugene Dewberry, 28 Nov 2000.). He died on 23 November 2000 at Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, at age 62 (Obit Eugene Dewberry, 28 Nov 2000.). He was buried on 28 November 2000 at Seward Memorial Cemetery, Seward, Logan County, Oklahoma (Obit Eugene Dewberry, 28 Nov 2000.).
He graduated from high school at Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, in 1958. School: Favor High School (Logan County Genealogical Society, Ralph Steger.). He witnessed
Faver High School held its ninth Triennial reunion on July 20-23, 2000...... On Sunday July 23, church services were held in the auditorium with Alice Crusher as the mistress of ceremony. The sermonette was given by Rev. Eugene Dewberry, class of 1958. Music was presented by Flora M. Stevenson-Dewberry, Clayton and Trina Dewberry, Trenda Dewberry-Richardson, Lora Parks-Griffin, Delbert Griffin and Odessa Parks-Moon. Following the services, the alumni attended various churches in the community with family and friends on 23 July 2000 at Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma (Faver Alumni Reunion, Guthrie News Leader Aug 6 2000, Guthrie, Oklahoma, Aug 6, 2000. Hereinafter cited as Guthrie News Leader.).
Reverend Eugene Edward Dewberry was the fourth born child of ten children. His father, one brother and one son all preceded him in death.

Eugene accepted Christ at an early age and was very active in church his entire life at United Baptist Church of Seward, Oklahoma. He served as Deacon, Chairman of the Deacon Board and Minister. He also started the Everlasting Gospel Singers.

Eugene was a very accomplished man. He was a husband, father, brother, friend and grandfather. He did numerous things throughout his life as he provided greatly for his family. Eugene was a farmer, mechanic, electrician, handyman, a wonderful cook known for his barbeque ribs and sauce, construction worker and partner in his family security business (Obit Eugene Dewberry, 28 Nov 2000.).
Children of Eugene Edward4 Dewberry (864) and JoAnn Johnson (1295) are as follows:

82. CARL4 DEWBERRY (931) (Marcellus3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Carl4 Dewberry (931) include:


Francille
Francille

83. FRANCILLE L.4 DEWBERRY (652) (Carter3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Francille L.4 Dewberry (652) and Joseph Howard Jr. (708) were as follows:
Children of Francille L.4 Dewberry (652) and Charles R. Maddox (36) are as follows:


JamesADewberry

84. JAMES ARTHUR4 DEWBERRY SR (1230) (Carter3, Clayborne2, Squire1) (Letter from Karen Estella Washington (Kansas City, MO) to James Leon Dewberry, Jul 26, 2004; unknown repository (unknown repository address).) is still living.
Children of James Arthur4 Dewberry Sr. (1230) and Karen Estella Washington (1607) all born at Kansas City, Missouri, are as follows:

85. MONARYE4 DEWBERRY (1234) (Carter3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Monarye4 Dewberry (1234) and (--?--) Taliaferro (1619) are:

86. CLAUDETTE4 HOUSTON (258) (Goldie3 Dewberry, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Claudette4 Houston (258) and Frank Scott (661) are as follows:

87. ELMIRA ELAINE4 HOUSTON (259) (Goldie3 Dewberry, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Elmira Elaine4 Houston (259) include:
Children of Elmira Elaine4 Houston (259) and Edward Jones , Sr. (353) are as follows:


Winfield
Winfield

88. WINFIELD4 DEWBERRY (326) (Rosa3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Winfield4 Dewberry (326) and Elister M. Hall (612) are as follows:
There were no children of Winfield4 Dewberry (326) and Jacqueline (--?--) (1612).


SandraDewberry2004
SandraDewberry2004

89. SANDRA4 DEWBERRY (101) (Rosa3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Sandra4 Dewberry (101) include:
There were no children of Sandra4 Dewberry (101) and (--?--) Finister (1371).

90. JOSEPH4 SAUNDERS (206) (Buluh3 Harrison, Caroline2 Dewberry, Squire1) (unknown author, "Conversation - Frances Waden, 3Aug02," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (Colorado Springs, CO) to James Leon Dewberry, Aug 3, 2002. Hereinafter cited as "Conversation - Frances Waden".) is still living.
Children of Joseph4 Saunders (206) include:

91. JAMES LAMAR4 DIXON (163) (Susie3 Harrison, Caroline2 Dewberry, Squire1) was born circa 1940 (Rev. James L. Dixon, Obituary-James L. Dixon, Cincinnati Ohio, Oct 1, 1985, B4. Hereinafter cited as Cincinnati Enquirer.). He died on 25 September 1985 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (Cincinnati Enquirer, Oct 1, 1985, B4.).
The Rev. James L. Dixon, 45, an ordained deacon in Pittsburgh and formerly of Walnut Hills, was injured fatally last Wednesday in a motorcycle accident.

He was a permanent deacon at St. Benedict the Moor Church. A spokeswoman with the Diocese of Pittsburgh said his motorcycle skidded on Begelow Boulevard and struck a truck. He died shortly thereafter at Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh.

He was a member of the Black Clergy Caucus; the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Black Catholic Ministries, Funds for the Aid of Neighbors in Need and the Ozanum Cultural Center.

Mr. Dixon leaves his son, Dante Dixon, Pittsburgh, and his father Maceo Palmer, a sister, Suzanne Palmer, and a brother, Dana Palmer, all of Detroit.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 7 p.m. today at St. Benedict the Moor Church, Pittsburgh, with Bishop Anthony J. Bevelacqua as principal celebrant. Private burial Wednesday morning in Pittsburgh. Memorials to Rev. James L. Dixon Memorial Scholarship Fund, St. Benedict the Moor School, 91 Crawford St., Pittsburgh 15219 (Cincinnati Enquirer, Oct 1, 1985, B4.).
Children of James Lamar4 Dixon (163) include:



92. AMANDA EVELYN4 JOHNSON (187) (Alberta3 Harrison, Caroline2 Dewberry, Squire1). Amanda (187) was born at Flint, Smith County, Texas, on 7 January 1927. She married Theodore Raibon (178) circa 1944 (Obituary Amanda Raibon.). Amanda (187) died on 15 January 1989 at Flint, Smith County, Texas, at age 62 (Obituary Amanda Raibon.). She was buried on 21 January 1989 at Galilee Cemetery, Flint, Smith County, Texas (Logan County Genealogical Society.).
She appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Daughter to Mondy & Annie Adams, Justice Precinct 4, Smith County, Texas (April 1930 Federal Census, unknown repository address, National Archives.). Amanda (187) graduated at Flint, Smith County, Texas, circa 1945. Institution: Stanton High School (Obituary Amanda Raibon.). Amanda (187) graduated at Langston, Logan County, Oklahoma, circa 1949. Institution: Langston University (Obituary Amanda Raibon.). Mrs. Amanda Evelyn Johnson Adams Raibon was born in Flint, Texas. She was the daughter of Samuel Johnson and Alberta Evelyn Harrison Johnson. Her foster parents, Mondy and Annie Britton Adams reared her throughout her childhood. She attended Galilee Schools, Withrow High School in Cincinnati, Ohio; graduate of Stanton High School; Flint, Texas and Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma. She acquired skills in the business and cosmetology fields.

She confessed her faith in Christ and united with the Galilee Baptist Church at an early age. She was joined in Holy Matrimony with Theodore Raibon and to their union reared and educated seven children.

She is survived by her father and step-mother; Samuel and Betty Johnson, step-father, Thomas Michaux; mother-in-law, Carrie Raibon; seven children, Sylvia, Glenn, Mondy, Sundy, Patricia, Sharron and Linda; two son-in-laws, Glen Taylor, Sr. and Robert Beck; nine grandchildren; Mekeba, Glenn Duenas, Glenn LaMont, Kye, Tameka, Re'al (Gus), Quiana, Glenn, Jr. and Donovan; three brothers, Jerry, Arthur and Eric; a foster brother, Rev. Cargain Kise; one uncle, Ulysses Harrison; two aunts, Maxine Harrison and Dorothy Harrison, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Children of Amanda Evelyn4 Johnson (187) and Theodore Raibon (178) were as follows:

Generation Five


93. HAZEL5 CROW (1302) (Frankie4 Chilton, Sylvia3 Dewberry, Robert2, Squire1) (Sherry Dinkins, "E-Mail Sherry Dinkins 9/19/00," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, 19 Sep 2000.) (Sherry Dinkins, "E-Mail Sherry Dinkins 9/19/00," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, 19 Sep 2000.) (Sherry Dinkins, "E-Mail Sherry Dinkins 9/19/00," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, 19 Sep 2000.) is still living.
Children of Hazel5 Crow (1302) and Armster Embry (1329) are:

94. JUNE5 CROW (1324) (Frankie4 Chilton, Sylvia3 Dewberry, Robert2, Squire1) (Sherry Anita (?), "email sadinkins 26oct2000," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, 26 Oct 2000.) (Sherry Anita (?), "email sadinkins 26oct2000," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, 26 Oct 2000.) (Sherry Anita (?), "email sadinkins 26oct2000," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, 26 Oct 2000.) was born circa 1931. She died (Sherry Anita (?), "email sadinkins 26oct2000," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, 26 Oct 2000.).
Children of June5 Crow (1324) include:

95. EMERY5 CROW (1326) (Frankie4 Chilton, Sylvia3 Dewberry, Robert2, Squire1) (Sherry Anita (?), "email sadinkins 26oct2000," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, 26 Oct 2000.) (Sherry Anita (?), "email sadinkins 26oct2000," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, 26 Oct 2000.) (Sherry Anita (?), "email sadinkins 26oct2000," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, 26 Oct 2000.) is still living.
Children of Emery5 Crow (1326) include:


VanessaSingleton
Vanessa Singleton

96. KATHERYN VANESSA5 DEWBERRY (1529) (Joe4, Squire3, Robert2, Squire1) (Katheryn Vanessa Dewberry, "E-Mail Vanessa Singleton 7Jun04," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, June 7, 2004.) (Katheryn Vanessa Dewberry, "E-Mail Vanessa Singleton 7Jun04," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, June 7, 2004.) (Katheryn Vanessa Dewberry, "E-Mail Vanessa Singleton 7Jun04," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, June 7, 2004.) is still living.
Children of Katheryn Vanessa5 Dewberry (1529) and Alex Singleton (1532) are:

97. LEWIS RAY5 DEWBERRY (1060) (Monroe4, Monroe3, Robert2, Squire1). Lewis (1060) was born on 23 July 1941. He married an unknown person.
He was also known as Louis (1060) (Glenda Dewberry, "E-Mail Glenda Rooney," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, May 23, 1999.). He also went by the name of Louis DuBerry (1060).
Children of Lewis Ray5 Dewberry (1060) include:



98. GLENDA5 DEWBERRY (1135) (Monroe4, Monroe3, Robert2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Glenda5 Dewberry (1135) and Ronald H. Rooney (1136) are:

99. DEMETRIUS5 DEWBERRY (320) (Linzy4, Spencer3, Robert2, Squire1) (Barbara Jean Dewberry, "Telephone Call with Barbara Jean," e-mail to James Leon Dewberry, Sept 2, 2000.) (Interview, Rev. Hartwell Menefee, Sr., 4 Nov 2000.) is still living.
Children of Demetrius5 Dewberry (320) include:


Maurice Dewberry 2000
Maurice Dewberry 2000

100. JAMES MAURICE5 DEWBERRY (172) (Margin4, Essie3, Robert2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of James Maurice5 Dewberry (172) include:

101. TERRY WAYNE5 MENEFEE (1090) (Hartwell4, Essie3 Dewberry, Robert2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Terry Wayne5 Menefee (1090) and Kathy (--?--) (1219) are:


ShannaJackson

Shanna Jackson


102. SHANNA5 MCFALL (1605) (Clayton4, Septertee3 Dewberry, Robert2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Shanna5 McFall (1605) and (--?--) Jackson (1615) are:


Jeanette Milliner 2000
Jeanette Milliner 2000

103. JEANETTE FINCHELL5 MCFALL (1096) (Onetha4, Septertee3 Dewberry, Robert2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Jeanette Finchell5 McFall (1096) include:
Children of Jeanette Finchell5 McFall (1096) and Robert Kevin Milliner (1097) are as follows:

104. ELAINE5 MCCAIN (1105) (Ella4 McFall, Septertee3 Dewberry, Robert2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Elaine5 McCain (1105) and George Willis , Jr. (1107) are as follows:



105. TANYA5 JOHNSON (298) (Rheta4 Dewberry, R.3, Robert2, Squire1); Adopted in November 1971; (Rheta Dewberry, "E-Mail - Rheta D. Norman, 24sep00," e-mail message from rdnorman@swbell.net (unknown address) to James Leon Dewberry, 24 Sep 2000. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail Rheta 24sep00".) is still living.
Children of Tanya5 Johnson (298) include:
Children of Tanya5 Johnson (298) and Frederick Michael Murphy II (1410) are:
There were no children of Tanya5 Johnson (298) and Frederick Murphy II (1310).



106. ELDREDGE5 DEWBERRY (61) (Henrietta4, William3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Eldredge5 Dewberry (61) include:


Jacqueline Patterson
Jacqueline Patterson

107. JACQUELINE5 DEWBERRY (391) (Leonard4, William3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Jacqueline5 Dewberry (391) and (--?--) Webb (1263) are:
There were no children of Jacqueline5 Dewberry (391) and (--?--) Webb (1264).
There were no children of Jacqueline5 Dewberry (391) and Jimmie Patterson (1265).

108. ANTHONY5 DEWBERRY (394) (Leonard4, William3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Anthony5 Dewberry (394) and Julene Jones (927) are:


Carl Dewberry 2000
Carl Dewberry 2000

109. CARL EUGENE5 DEWBERRY (74) (Leonard4, William3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Carl Eugene5 Dewberry (74) and Barbara Jean Goldsmith (227) are as follows:

110. ROSIE MAE5 DEWBERRY (76) (Leonard4, William3, Clayborne2, Squire1). Rosie (76) was born at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, circa 1949 (Wichita Eagle-Beacon - Jan 13, 1987 (Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas) Newspaper.). She married Nathaniel Smith (1016) circa 1969. Rosie (76) died on 10 January 1987 at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma (Wichita Eagle-Beacon 13 Jan 1987.). She was buried on 13 January 1987 at I.O.O.F Cemetery, Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma (Wichita Eagle-Beacon 13 Jan 1987.).
She graduated from high school at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, in May 1968. School: Ponca City Senior High School (Ponca City Senior High School, Cat Tales - Class of 1968 Ponca City Library Book.).
Rosie Dewberry Smith, 38, homemaker, died Saturday. Service 2 p.m. today, Martin Temple CME Church. Survivors: husband, Nathaniel of Tulsa; sons, Ryan Smith, George Dewberry, both of Ponca City; daughters, Natalie of Oklahoma City, LaToya of Ponca City; father, Leonard Dewberry Sr., mother, Idella Boby, both of Ponca City; brothers, Leonard Dewberry Jr. of Kansas City, Kan., Carl Eugene Dewberry of Ponca City; sisters, Mary Ann Moore, Cecelia Dewberry, grandmother, Rosie Frazier, all of Ponca City; half brothers, Anthony Dewberry of Texas, Bruce Dewberry of Ponca City; half sisters, Jacqueline Dewberry of Texas, Janet Dewberry of Ponca City. Memorial has been established with the American Diabetes Association. Services under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel (Wichita Eagle-Beacon 13 Jan 1987.).
Children of Rosie Mae5 Dewberry (76) and Nathaniel Smith (1016) are as follows:

111. CECELIA5 DEWBERRY (75) (Leonard4, William3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Cecelia5 Dewberry (75) and Eugene Harding Jr (238) were:


James Dewberry 1999
James Dewberry 1999

112. JAMES LEON5 DEWBERRY (314) (Perry4, C._D.3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of James Leon5 Dewberry (314) and Vendera Cummings (385) are:
There were no children of James Leon5 Dewberry (314) and Penelope Diane Kelley (366).



113. PATRICIA ALOIEZ5 DEWBERRY (336) (Perry4, C._D.3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Patricia Aloiez5 Dewberry (336) and Leonard Stacey Cowan (407) are as follows:


Edgar
Edgar

114. EDGAR CLABORNE5 DEWBERRY (346) (Perry4, C._D.3, Clayborne2, Squire1). Edgar (346) was born at Ponca City Hospital, Ponca City, Kay, Oklahoma, on 13 June 1951 (State of Oklahoma, Birth Certificate - Edgar Claborne Dewberry (Department of Health) Official Document, @NS89901@ Originally Claborne Maurice Dewberry, the Birth certificate was changed July 6, 1951.); Edgar's Baby Picture; Seven pounds, 4 ounces. He was baptized at St. John Baptist Church, Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, on 8 June 1958. Religion: Baptist (unknown volume, Certificate of Baptism Edgar C. Dewberry: Reverend J. P. Patterson, (8 June 1958), unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Certificate Edgar Dewberry.). He married Linda Marie Phillips (450) at Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, on 18 February 1979. Edgar (346) died on 2 July 1997 at Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, at age 46 (Ponca City News, Ponca City News - Death Notice - Edgar C. M. Dewberry (July 8, 1997 - Edgar C. M. Dewberry) Newspaper.). His body was interred on 11 July 1997 at Richmond, Contra Costa County, California.
He graduated from high school at Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, on 25 July 1969. School: Ponca City Senior High School (Ponca City Senior High School, Diploma - Edgar Claborne Dewberry Other.) (Ponca City Senior High School, Cat Tales - Class of 1969 Ponca City Library Book.); Edgar Graduates. He began military service on 16 October 1971 at United States Navy (Ponca City News 8 July 1997.). He ended military service on 5 January 1973 (Ponca City News 8 July 1997.); Edgar in the Navy. He witnessed the Reunion of C._D. Dewberry (68) (Ponca City News 17 Aug 1980 ,
The Dewberry family held a three-day reunion August 8-10 in Ponca City with approximately 50 persons attending. Festivities began with a buffet dinner prepared by the Ponca City families who hosted the reunion. All family members participated in a talent show. On Saturday, the Dewberry clan gathered at the shelter house at Lake Ponca for a picnic dinner. The picnic was followed by a musical rehearsal which included the grandchildren of C.D. Dewberry. Sunday, the family attended church services at St. John Baptist Church, where the elder Dewberry is president of the Board of Deacons and where all of the Dewberry children and some of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren once attended. The grandchildren, assisted by their grandfather, C.D., and uncle, Lester Dewberry, presented two vocal selections, "Soon And Very Soon" and "Have Faith In God" for the morning service. The family then gathered at Buffy's Buffet for dinner and pictures. The reunion ended at the home of C.D. Dewberry, where he was presented with gifts and a cake in the shape of "80" representing his 80th birthday which he celebrated in March. The Dewberrys will gather in August, 1982, in Camp Springs, Maryland, where they will be hosted by the Bennie Dewberry family.). They was a witness at Willard Eugene Dewberry (281) and Frankie Jean Davis (49)'s wedding at Oakland, Alameda County, California, on 13 February 1982 (unknown short register title: unknown manuscript info, unknown repository.). He witnessed The Dewberry Reunion in August 1992 at Oakland, Alameda County, California.
Edgar Claborne Maurice Dewberry, former Ponca City resident and nephew of Barbara Young, died of Sickle Cell Disease, Wednesday afternoon, July 2, 1997 in Long Beach, Calif. He was 46. The funeral is set for 11 a.m. Friday at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Oakland. Arrangements are under the direction of Fouche's Mortuary, Oakland, Calif. He served a tour of duty in Vietnam.

Struggling with Sickle Cell Disease most of his life, the disease manifested itself during his military career and he was discharged on Jan. 5, 1973. He then moved to California and attended American River Junior College and Laney College while working in the television broadcasting industry.

On Feb. 18, 1979, he was married to Linda Phillips i Reno. Nev. Survivors include his wife Linda, of Richmond, CA,; one son, Julian-Edgar of Richmond; one daughter, Siante' Dewberry of Alameda, CA,; one brother, James Dewberry of Sacramento; two sisters, Patricia Cowan of Denver, CO, and Sandra Thompson of Oklahoma City; four grandchildren, two uncles, two aunts; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and one brother, Charles Edward (Ponca City News 8 July 1997.).
Children of Edgar Claborne5 Dewberry (346) and Thomasine Bell (647) are:
Children of Edgar Claborne5 Dewberry (346) and Joanne Randolph (606) are:
Children of Edgar Claborne5 Dewberry (346) and Linda Marie Phillips (450) are:


Sandy in Philadelphia
Sandy in Philadelphia

115. SANDRA DONETA5 THOMPSON (356) (Perry4 Dewberry, C._D.3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Sandra Doneta5 Thompson (356) include:



116. DWAYNE EDWARD5 DEWBERRY (866) (Earnest4, C._D.3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Dwayne Edward5 Dewberry (866) include:
Children of Dwayne Edward5 Dewberry (866) and Pamela Rolanda Smith (1236) are as follows:


Kenneth Dewberry 1999
Kenneth Dewberry 1999

117. KENNETH EUGENE5 DEWBERRY (698) (Lester4, C._D.3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Kenneth Eugene5 Dewberry (698) include:

118. MARILYN5 DEWBERRY (709) (Lester4, C._D.3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Marilyn5 Dewberry (709) and Charles Graham (275) are as follows:


Donna Dewberry
Donna Dewberry

119. DONNA5 DEWBERRY (731) (Lester4, C._D.3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Donna5 Dewberry (731) and Larry Brown (337) are:
Children of Donna5 Dewberry (731) and Leonard Dunbar (279) are:


Leslie Stubbs
Leslie Stubbs

120. LESLIE5 DEWBERRY (720) (Lester4, C._D.3, Clayborne2, Squire1) is still living.
Children of Leslie5 Dewberry (720) and Ralph Driggus (283) are:
Children of Leslie5 Dewberry (720) and Charles Stubbs (334) are: