Thelma Lee Perry

Female, #18001, (4 Apr 1903 - 4 Jul 1990)
Father*James Henry Perry
Mother*Carrie Etta Dean
Birth*4 Apr 1903 Thelma was born at Greenville, Hunt Co., Texas, on 4 Apr 1903.1 
Death of Father3 Dec 1919 Her father James Henry Perry died on 3 Dec 1919 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas. 
Marriage*9 Jul 1921 She married Rev. Ivey Biggs at Snyder, Scurry Co., Texas, on 9 Jul 1921 at age 18.1 
Married Name9 Jul 1921  As of 9 Jul 1921, her married name was Biggs. 
Birth of Son26 Aug 1925 Her son James Newman Biggs was born on 26 Aug 1925 at Snyder, Scurry Co., Texas.1 
Death of Spouse7 Oct 1955 Her husband Rev. Ivey Biggs died on 7 Oct 1955 at Clarendon, Donley Co., Texas.1 
Marriage*8 Sep 1962 She married Owen Powell at Texas on 8 Sep 1962 at age 59.2 
Married Name8 Sep 1962  As of 8 Sep 1962, her married name was Powell. 
Death of Mother27 Dec 1962 Her mother Carrie Etta Dean died on 27 Dec 1962 at Sweetwater, Nolan Co., Texas.3 
Death of SpouseDec 1973 Her husband Owen Powell died in Dec 1973 at Muleshoe, Bailey Co., Texas.4 
Residence*1978 Thelma resided at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, in 1978. 
Death*4 Jul 1990 She died at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, on 4 Jul 1990 at age 87. 
Biography* Thelma Lee was the daughter of James Henry and Carrie Etta (Dean) Perry. 

Family 1

Rev. Ivey Biggs
Marriage*9 Jul 1921 She married Rev. Ivey Biggs at Snyder, Scurry Co., Texas, on 9 Jul 1921 at age 18.1 
Children

Family 2

Owen Powell
Marriage*8 Sep 1962 She married Owen Powell at Texas on 8 Sep 1962 at age 59.2 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited29 Jan 2000

Citations

  1. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    1 Jan 1981 p. 6.2.
  2. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
  3. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    1 Jan 1981 p. 6.
  4. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Rev. Ivey Biggs

Male, #18002, (26 Dec 1896 - 7 Oct 1955)
Birth*26 Dec 1896 Ivey was born at Snyder, Scurry Co., Texas, on 26 Dec 1896.1 
Employment* Ivey's occupation: Methodist minister at Texas. 
Marriage*9 Jul 1921 He married Thelma Lee Perry at Snyder, Scurry Co., Texas, on 9 Jul 1921 at age 24.1 
Birth of Son26 Aug 1925 His son James Newman Biggs was born on 26 Aug 1925 at Snyder, Scurry Co., Texas.1 
Death*7 Oct 1955 He died at Clarendon, Donley Co., Texas, on 7 Oct 1955 at age 58.1 
Burial* His body was interred at Snyder City Cemetery, Snyder, Scurry Co., Texas.1 

Family

Thelma Lee Perry
Children
Last Edited13 Sep 2002

Citations

  1. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    1 Jan 1981 p. 6.2.

Owen Powell

Male, #18003, (19 Feb 1898 - Dec 1973)
Birth*19 Feb 1898 Owen was born on 19 Feb 1898. 
Marriage*8 Sep 1962 He married Thelma Lee Perry at Texas on 8 Sep 1962 at age 64.1 
Death*Dec 1973 He died at Muleshoe, Bailey Co., Texas, in Dec 1973 at age 75.2 

Family

Thelma Lee Perry
Last Edited29 Jan 2000

Citations

  1. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
  2. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Hugh Freeman Perry

Male, #18004, (21 Jul 1904 - 27 Jul 1964)
Father*James Henry Perry
Mother*Carrie Etta Dean
Birth*21 Jul 1904 Hugh was born at Dunn, Scurry Co., Texas, on 21 Jul 1904.1 
Death of Father3 Dec 1919 His father James Henry Perry died on 3 Dec 1919 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas. 
Marriage* He married Helen (?).2 
Marriage* He married Madeline (?).2 
Death of Mother27 Dec 1962 His mother Carrie Etta Dean died on 27 Dec 1962 at Sweetwater, Nolan Co., Texas.3 
Death*27 Jul 1964 He died at Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan, on 27 Jul 1964 at age 60.1 
Burial*29 Jul 1964 His body was interred on 29 Jul 1964 at Nanasota Cemetery, Oneco, Manatee Co., Florida.1 

Family 1

Helen (?)
Marriage* He married Helen (?).2 

Family 2

Madeline (?)
Marriage* He married Madeline (?).2 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited29 Jan 2000

Citations

  1. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    1 Jan 1981 p. 6.3.
  2. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    no issue.
  3. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    1 Jan 1981 p. 6.

Helen (?)

Female, #18005, (say 1906 - )
Birth*say 1906 Helen was born say 1906. 
Marriage* She married Hugh Freeman Perry.1 
Married Name Her married name was Perry. 

Family

Hugh Freeman Perry
Last Edited28 Jan 2000

Citations

  1. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    no issue.

Madeline (?)

Female, #18006, (say 1910 - )
Birth*say 1910 Madeline was born say 1910. 
Marriage* She married Hugh Freeman Perry.1 
Married Name Her married name was Perry. 

Family

Hugh Freeman Perry
Last Edited28 Jan 2000

Citations

  1. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    no issue.

Ruth Estelle Perry

Female, #18007, (15 Jun 1906 - Nov 1987)
Father*James Henry Perry
Mother*Carrie Etta Dean
Birth*15 Jun 1906 Ruth was born at Dunn, Scurry Co., Texas, on 15 Jun 1906.1 
Death of Father3 Dec 1919 Her father James Henry Perry died on 3 Dec 1919 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas. 
Marriage*24 Jan 1924 She married Guy Ware at Sweetwater, Nolan Co., Texas, on 24 Jan 1924 at age 17.2 
Married Name24 Jan 1924  As of 24 Jan 1924, her married name was Ware. 
Birth of Son7 Aug 1934 Her son Winifred Leslie Ware was born on 7 Aug 1934 at Frankston, Anderson Co., Texas.3 
Death of Spouse4 May 1960 Her husband Guy Ware died on 4 May 1960 at San Angelo, Tom Green Co., Texas.2 
Death of Mother27 Dec 1962 Her mother Carrie Etta Dean died on 27 Dec 1962 at Sweetwater, Nolan Co., Texas.4 
Death*Nov 1987 She died at San Angelo, Tom Green Co., Texas, in Nov 1987 at age 81. 
Biography* Ruth was the daughter of James Henry and Carrie Etta (Dean) Perry. 

Family

Guy Ware
Marriage*24 Jan 1924 She married Guy Ware at Sweetwater, Nolan Co., Texas, on 24 Jan 1924 at age 17.2 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited29 Jan 2000

Citations

  1. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
  2. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    1 Jan 1981 p. 6.4.
  3. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    1 Jan 1981 p. 6.4.c.
  4. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    1 Jan 1981 p. 6.

Guy Ware

Male, #18008, (29 Jul 1900 - 4 May 1960)
Name Variation He was also known as Dick. 
Birth*29 Jul 1900 Guy was born at Illinois on 29 Jul 1900.1 
Marriage*24 Jan 1924 He married Ruth Estelle Perry at Sweetwater, Nolan Co., Texas, on 24 Jan 1924 at age 23.1 
Birth of Son7 Aug 1934 His son Winifred Leslie Ware was born on 7 Aug 1934 at Frankston, Anderson Co., Texas.2 
Death*4 May 1960 He died at San Angelo, Tom Green Co., Texas, on 4 May 1960 at age 59.1 
Burial*circa 6 May 1960 His body was interred circa 6 May 1960 at Snyder, Scurry Co., Texas.1 

Family

Ruth Estelle Perry
Children
Last Edited10 Sep 2003

Citations

  1. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    1 Jan 1981 p. 6.4.
  2. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    1 Jan 1981 p. 6.4.c.

Jewell Pauline Perry

Female, #18009, (20 Jun 1910 - May 1987)
Father*James Henry Perry
Mother*Carrie Etta Dean
Birth*20 Jun 1910 Jewell was born at Dunn, Scurry Co., Texas, on 20 Jun 1910.1 
Death of Father3 Dec 1919 Her father James Henry Perry died on 3 Dec 1919 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas. 
Marriage*24 Dec 1927 She married Edgar Carson Garner at Snyder, Scurry Co., Texas, on 24 Dec 1927 at age 17.2 
Married Name24 Dec 1927  As of 24 Dec 1927, her married name was Garner. 
Birth of Son15 May 1933 Her son William Perry Garner was born on 15 May 1933 at Fort Stockton, Pecos Co., Texas.1 
Death of Mother27 Dec 1962 Her mother Carrie Etta Dean died on 27 Dec 1962 at Sweetwater, Nolan Co., Texas.3 
Death of Spouse3 Feb 1981 Her husband Edgar Carson Garner died on 3 Feb 1981 at Sweetwater, Nolan Co., Texas.4 
Death of Son5 Aug 1986 Her son William Perry Garner died on 5 Aug 1986 at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. 
Death*May 1987 She died at Plainview, Hale Co., Texas, in May 1987 at age 76.5 
Biography* Jewell Pauline was the daughter of James Henry and Carrie Etta (Dean) Perry. 

Family

Edgar Carson Garner
Marriage*24 Dec 1927 She married Edgar Carson Garner at Snyder, Scurry Co., Texas, on 24 Dec 1927 at age 17.2 
Child
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited29 Jan 2000

Citations

  1. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    1 Jan 1981 p. 3.
  2. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    1 Jan 1981 p. 6.5.
  3. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    1 Jan 1981 p. 6.
  4. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    1 Jan 1981 p. 3 'Rolling Plains Hospital.'
  5. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Edgar Carson Garner

Male, #18010, (1 Jan 1905 - 3 Feb 1981)
Birth*1 Jan 1905 Edgar was born at Hassie, Comanche Co., Texas, on 1 Jan 1905.1 
Marriage*24 Dec 1927 He married Jewell Pauline Perry at Snyder, Scurry Co., Texas, on 24 Dec 1927 at age 22.2 
Birth of Son15 May 1933 His son William Perry Garner was born on 15 May 1933 at Fort Stockton, Pecos Co., Texas.3 
Death*3 Feb 1981 He died at Sweetwater, Nolan Co., Texas, on 3 Feb 1981 at age 76.4 
Burial*4 Feb 1981 His body was interred on 4 Feb 1981 at Sweetwater City Cemetery, Sweetwater, Nolan Co., Texas.3 

Family

Jewell Pauline Perry
Child
Last Edited1 Jun 2002

Citations

  1. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    9 Oct 1981.
  2. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    1 Jan 1981 p. 6.5.
  3. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    1 Jan 1981 p. 3.
  4. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    1 Jan 1981 p. 3 'Rolling Plains Hospital.'

William Elton Perry

Male, #18011, (3 Apr 1914 - 15 Sep 1998)
Father*James Henry Perry
Mother*Carrie Etta Dean
Name Variation He was also known as Bill. 
Birth*3 Apr 1914 William was born at Dunn, Scurry Co., Texas, on 3 Apr 1914.1 
Death of Father3 Dec 1919 His father James Henry Perry died on 3 Dec 1919 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas. 
Marriage*May 1937 He married Adelle Dean at Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio, in May 1937 at age 23.2 
Birth of Son8 Dec 1953 His son William Edward Perry was born on 8 Dec 1953.2 
Death of Mother27 Dec 1962 His mother Carrie Etta Dean died on 27 Dec 1962 at Sweetwater, Nolan Co., Texas.3 
Death of Son2 Nov 1971 His son William Edward Perry died on 2 Nov 1971.2 
Marriage*17 Mar 1978 He married Edna Windwehen at Plainview, Hale Co., Texas, on 17 Mar 1978 at age 63.2 
Death of Spouse17 Sep 1991 His wife Edna Windwehen died on 17 Sep 1991 at Hale Co., Texas.4,5 
Death*15 Sep 1998 He died at Plainview, Hale Co., Texas, on 15 Sep 1998 at age 84.4 
Biography* William Elton Perry was the son of James Henry and Carrie Etta (Dean) Perry. 

Family 1
Marriage*May 1937 He married Adelle Dean at Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio, in May 1937 at age 23.2 
Children

Family 2

Edna Windwehen
Marriage*17 Mar 1978 He married Edna Windwehen at Plainview, Hale Co., Texas, on 17 Mar 1978 at age 63.2 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited8 Oct 2003

Citations

  1. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
  2. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    4 Jan 1981 p. 6.6.
  3. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    1 Jan 1981 p. 6.
  4. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  5. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876

Franklin Eras Perry

Male, #18013, (20 Jun 1916 - 25 Feb 1969)
Father*James Henry Perry
Mother*Carrie Etta Dean
Name Variation He was also known as Frank. 
Birth*20 Jun 1916 Franklin was born at Dunn, Scurry Co., Texas, on 20 Jun 1916.1 
Death of Father3 Dec 1919 His father James Henry Perry died on 3 Dec 1919 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas. 
Marriage*21 May 1943 He married Winnie Duchene at Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio, on 21 May 1943 at age 26.1 
Divorce* He and Winnie Duchene were divorced at Ohio. 
Marriage*16 Dec 1950 He married Helen Elizabeth Szabo at Wayne, Wayne Co., Michigan, on 16 Dec 1950 at age 34.1 
Death of Mother27 Dec 1962 His mother Carrie Etta Dean died on 27 Dec 1962 at Sweetwater, Nolan Co., Texas.2 
Death*25 Feb 1969 He died at Plainview, Hale Co., Texas, on 25 Feb 1969 at age 52.1 
Burial*circa 27 Feb 1969 His body was interred circa 27 Feb 1969 at Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Plainview, Hale Co., Texas.3 
Biography* Frank was the son of James Henry and Carrie Etta (Dean) Perry. 

Family 1
Marriage*21 May 1943 He married Winnie Duchene at Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio, on 21 May 1943 at age 26.1 
Divorce* He and Winnie Duchene were divorced at Ohio. 
Child
  • Donna Marie Perry

Family 2

Helen Elizabeth Szabo
Marriage*16 Dec 1950 He married Helen Elizabeth Szabo at Wayne, Wayne Co., Michigan, on 16 Dec 1950 at age 34.1 
Child
  • Franklin James Perry
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited10 Sep 2003

Citations

  1. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    4 Jan 1981 p. 6.7.
  2. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    1 Jan 1981 p. 6.
  3. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    4 Jan 1891 p. 6.7.

Helen Elizabeth Szabo

Female, #18015, (7 Aug 1915 - 18 May 1997)
Birth*7 Aug 1915 Helen was born at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, on 7 Aug 1915.1 
Marriage*16 Dec 1950 She married Franklin Eras Perry at Wayne, Wayne Co., Michigan, on 16 Dec 1950 at age 35.1 
Married Name16 Dec 1950  As of 16 Dec 1950, her married name was Perry. 
Death of Spouse25 Feb 1969 Her husband Franklin Eras Perry died on 25 Feb 1969 at Plainview, Hale Co., Texas.1 
Death*18 May 1997 She died at Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas, on 18 May 1997 at age 81.2 

Family

Franklin Eras Perry
Child
  • Franklin James Perry
Last Edited6 Jan 2005

Citations

  1. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    4 Jan 1981 p. 6.7.
  2. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Rufus Burney Perry

Male, #18016, (25 May 1897 - 3 Jun 1977)
Father*Louis Marcus Spillman Perry
Mother*Ada Brown Caroline Flippin
Birth*25 May 1897 Rufus was born at Hunt Co., Texas, on 25 May 1897. 
Marriage*7 Aug 1915 He married Bernice Irene Rasberry at Sweetwater, Nolan Co., Texas, on 7 Aug 1915 at age 18.1,2 
Birth of Son29 Dec 1920 His son Emil Dick Perry was born on 29 Dec 1920 at Eskota, Fisher Co., Texas.1 
Birth of Son10 Mar 1925 His son Floyd Ray Perry was born on 10 Mar 1925 at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas.3,4 
Death of Spouse12 Sep 1931 His wife Bernice Irene Rasberry died on 12 Sep 1931 at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas. 
Death of Father6 Jun 1950 His father Louis Marcus Spillman Perry died on 6 Jun 1950 at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas. 
Marriage*21 Jan 1957 He married Mary Frances Brookey at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas, on 21 Jan 1957 at age 59.1 
Death of Mother15 Apr 1969 His mother Ada Brown Caroline Flippin died on 15 Apr 1969 at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas. 
Death*3 Jun 1977 He died at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas, on 3 Jun 1977 at age 80. 
Burial* His body was interred at Old Brownfield City Cemetery, Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas. 
Biography* Rufus Burney Perry was the son of Louis Marcus Spillman and Ada Brown Caroline (Flippin) Perry. He was born in Hunt Co., TX but appears to have grown up in Eskota, Fisher Co., TX. In 1915, he married Bernice Irene Raspberry. A daughter-in-law, Mrs. Gerald D. (Chole-Marion Schmidt) Perry preserved the following story about the marriage:("Descendants of Martha Lee Culpepper" (printout, May 4,1997) p. 10) When Rufus Burney Perry was in the nursing home in Brownfield, Texas, he told his grandson, Robert Perry, the story about when he and Bernice Rasberry ran away to Abilene to get married. Her father did not approve of her marrying at this time so he followed them to Abilene, Taylor County, Texas but did not arrive until after the ceremony. He asked "Are you two married?". They answered "yes" and he replied "Then its alright." Mrs. Perry continued:("Descendants of Martha Lee Culpepper" (printout, May 4,1997) pp. 10-11) In 1917 he and his family, along with the Rasberrys and some other people, left Fisher County, Texas for New Mexico. They were in wagons, buggies, hacks, and other horse drawn vehicles. There was one motor car in the bunch and the people in it would scout ahead & report back as to traveling conditions. When the car would get stuck then they would use some of the horses to pull it out. In New Mexico he first went to work in the Iron Mines near Silver City, but he didn't like working underground, so he quit the mines & went to work drilling water wells for the ranchers in the Black Mountains. This is where he learned to drill for water, so in 1923 he returned to Tye in Taylor County, Texas and he and his Father, L. M. went to Fort Worth & bought a Well Drilling Rig & had it shipped by railroad to Brownfield, Terry County, Texas. He said later that he thought there would be a couple of years work drilling wells for farms. He stayed in the Water Well Drilling business for most of the next 35 years. In 1931, Bernice died but Rufus Burney Perry remained active in the community. Mrs. Perry wrote:("Descendants of Martha Lee Culpepper" (printout, May 4,1997) p. 10) He served as Postmaster at Brownfield in the early 1930's & also served as Election Judge during National & State Elections for many years. He was an active member of the IOOF Lodge [Independent Order of Odd Fellows], serving as Secretary of the Brownfield lodge for many years. He was also a member in the Rebecca Lodge.
On January 21, 1957 he married Mary Frances (Kincannon) Brookey (mother of two of his daughters-in-law). In March of 1972 while on one of their many trips they were in a wreck and Frances died of her injuries, R. B. was in the Hospital for some time but did recover from his injuries. He died in Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas on June 3, 1977 and is buried in the Old Brownfield Cemetery beside his wife Bernice (Rasberry) and his sister Gladys (Perry) Brazelton and her husband. His son-in-law Barney North is also buried there. ======================= The following if from pp. 10-11 of the "Descendants of Martha Lee Culpepper" by Mrs. Gerald D. (Chole-Marion Schmidt) Perry May 4, 1997. When Rufus Burney Perry was in the nusing home in Brownfield, Texas, he told his grandson, Robert Perry the story about when he and Bernice Rasberry ran away to Abilene to get married. Her father did not approve of her marrying at this time so he followed them to Abilene, Taylor County, Texas but did not arrive until after the ceremony. He asked "Are you two married?". They answered "yes" and he replied "Then its alright." In 1917 he and his family, along with the Rasberrys and some other people, left Fisher County, Texas for New Mexico. They were in wagons, buggies, hacks, and other horsedrawn vehicles. There was one motor car in the bunch and the people in it would scout ahead & report back as to traveling conditions. When the car would get stuck then they would use some of the horses to pull it out. In New Mexico he first went to work in the Iron Mines near Silver City, but he didn't like working underground, so he quit the mines & went to work drilling water wells for the ranchers in the Black Mountains. This is where he learned to drill for water, so in 1923 he returned to Tye in Taylor County, Texas and he and his Father, L. M. went to Fort Worth & bought a Well Drilling Rig & had it shipped by railroad to Brownfield, Terry County, Texas. He said later that he thought there would be a couple of years work drilling wells for farms. He stayed in the Water Well Drilling business for most of the next 35 years. He served as Postmaster at Brownfield in the early 1930's & also served as Election Judge during National & State Elections for many years. He was an active member of the IOOF Lodge, serving as Secretary of the Brownfield lodge for many years. He was also a member in the Rebecca Lodge. On January 21, 1957 he married Mary Frances (Kincannon) Brookey (mother of two of his daughters-in-law). In March of 1972 Mile on one of their many trips they were in a wreck and Frances died of her injuries, R. B. was in the Hospital for some time but did recover from his injuries. He died in Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas on June 3, 1977 and is buried in the Old Brownfield Cemetery beside his wife Bernice (Rasberry) and his sister Gladys (Perry) Brazelton and her husband. His son-in-law Barney North is also buried there. According to Mrs. A. T. (Kathleen Perry) Pickett in a 4 Jan 1979 letter, Rufus and Bernice had 6 children "about 20 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren." 

Family 1

Bernice Irene Rasberry
Marriage*7 Aug 1915 He married Bernice Irene Rasberry at Sweetwater, Nolan Co., Texas, on 7 Aug 1915 at age 18.1,2 
Children

Family 2

Mary Frances Brookey
Marriage*21 Jan 1957 He married Mary Frances Brookey at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas, on 21 Jan 1957 at age 59.1 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited30 Jan 2000

Citations

  1. Descendants of Martha Lee Culpepper, Chloe-Marion (Schmidt) Perry (Mrs. Gerald David Perry), e-mail: e-mail address, to Lew Griffin, 1997.
    p. 10.
  2. E-mail written Aug 2005 to Warren L. Culpepper from Chloe-Marion (Schmidt) Perry (Mrs. Gerald David Perry), e-mail address.
  3. Descendants of Martha Lee Culpepper, Chloe-Marion (Schmidt) Perry (Mrs. Gerald David Perry), e-mail: e-mail address, to Lew Griffin, 1997.
    p. 21 but.
  4. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    30 Jun 1981 p. 12.3.a.vi had 9 Mar.

Bernice Irene Rasberry

Female, #18017, (24 Sep 1897 - 12 Sep 1931)
Name Variation She was also known as Pug. 
Birth*24 Sep 1897 Bernice was born at Taylor Co., Texas, on 24 Sep 1897. 
Marriage*7 Aug 1915 She married Rufus Burney Perry at Sweetwater, Nolan Co., Texas, on 7 Aug 1915 at age 17.1,2 
Married Name7 Aug 1915  As of 7 Aug 1915, her married name was Perry. 
Birth of Son29 Dec 1920 Her son Emil Dick Perry was born on 29 Dec 1920 at Eskota, Fisher Co., Texas.1 
Birth of Son10 Mar 1925 Her son Floyd Ray Perry was born on 10 Mar 1925 at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas.3,4 
Death*12 Sep 1931 She died at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas, on 12 Sep 1931 at age 33. 
Burial*circa 14 Sep 1931 Her body was interred circa 14 Sep 1931 at Old Brownfield City Cemetery, Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas. 

Family

Rufus Burney Perry
Marriage*7 Aug 1915 She married Rufus Burney Perry at Sweetwater, Nolan Co., Texas, on 7 Aug 1915 at age 17.1,2 
Children
Last Edited29 Aug 2005

Citations

  1. Descendants of Martha Lee Culpepper, Chloe-Marion (Schmidt) Perry (Mrs. Gerald David Perry), e-mail: e-mail address, to Lew Griffin, 1997.
    p. 10.
  2. E-mail written Aug 2005 to Warren L. Culpepper from Chloe-Marion (Schmidt) Perry (Mrs. Gerald David Perry), e-mail address.
  3. Descendants of Martha Lee Culpepper, Chloe-Marion (Schmidt) Perry (Mrs. Gerald David Perry), e-mail: e-mail address, to Lew Griffin, 1997.
    p. 21 but.
  4. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    30 Jun 1981 p. 12.3.a.vi had 9 Mar.

Gladys Irma Perry

Female, #18018, (26 May 1900 - 26 Feb 1932)
Father*Louis Marcus Spillman Perry
Mother*Ada Brown Caroline Flippin
Birth*26 May 1900 Gladys was born at Hunt Co., Texas, on 26 May 1900. 
Marriage*circa 1915 She married Levi B. Brazelton at Taylor Co., Texas, circa 1915.1 
Married Namecirca 1915  As of circa 1915, her married name was Brazelton. 
Birth of Son16 Jan 1928 Her son Everett Malcolm Brazelton was born on 16 Jan 1928 at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas.2 
Death*26 Feb 1932 She died at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas, on 26 Feb 1932 at age 31. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Old Brownfield City Cemetery, Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas. 
Biography* According to Mrs. A. T. (Kathleen Perry) Pickett in a 4 Jan 1979 letter, Gladys was a presbyterian. 

Family

Levi B. Brazelton
Marriage*circa 1915 She married Levi B. Brazelton at Taylor Co., Texas, circa 1915.1 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited30 Jan 2000

Citations

  1. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    4 Jan 1981 p. 12.3.b.
  2. Descendants of Martha Lee Culpepper, Chloe-Marion (Schmidt) Perry (Mrs. Gerald David Perry), e-mail: e-mail address, to Lew Griffin, 1997.
    p. 11.

Levi B. Brazelton

Male, #18019, (22 May 1894 - Mar 1985)
Birth*22 May 1894 Levi was born on 22 May 1894. 
Marriage*circa 1915 He married Gladys Irma Perry at Taylor Co., Texas, circa 1915.1 
Birth of Son16 Jan 1928 His son Everett Malcolm Brazelton was born on 16 Jan 1928 at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas.2 
Death of Spouse26 Feb 1932 His wife Gladys Irma Perry died on 26 Feb 1932 at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas. 
Death of Son15 Aug 1982 His son Everett Malcolm Brazelton died on 15 Aug 1982 at Wellman, Terry Co., Texas.3 
Death*Mar 1985 He died at Lamesa, Dawson Co., Texas, in Mar 1985 at age 90.4 

Family

Gladys Irma Perry
Children
Last Edited30 Jan 2000

Citations

  1. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    4 Jan 1981 p. 12.3.b.
  2. Descendants of Martha Lee Culpepper, Chloe-Marion (Schmidt) Perry (Mrs. Gerald David Perry), e-mail: e-mail address, to Lew Griffin, 1997.
    p. 11.
  3. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    4 Jan 1981 p. 12.3.b; loc SSN Death Index.
  4. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Lena Ann Perry

Female, #18020, (30 Jun 1906 - 8 Mar 1995)
Father*Louis Marcus Spillman Perry
Mother*Ada Brown Caroline Flippin
Birth*30 Jun 1906 Lena was born at Fisher Co., Texas, on 30 Jun 1906. 
Marriage*23 Feb 1929 She married Claude C. Bryant at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas, on 23 Feb 1929 at age 22.1 
Married Name23 Feb 1929  As of 23 Feb 1929, her married name was Bryant. 
Death of Father6 Jun 1950 Her father Louis Marcus Spillman Perry died on 6 Jun 1950 at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas. 
Death of Mother15 Apr 1969 Her mother Ada Brown Caroline Flippin died on 15 Apr 1969 at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas. 
Death of Spouse27 Apr 1991 Her husband Claude C. Bryant died on 27 Apr 1991 at Clifton, Bosque Co., Texas. 
Death*8 Mar 1995 She died at Whitney, Hill Co., Texas, on 8 Mar 1995 at age 88.2 
Burial* Her body was interred at Coon Creek Cemetery, Laguna Park, Bosque Co., Texas.1 
Biography* Lena Ann Perry was the daughter of Louis Marcus Spillman and Ada Brown Caroline (Flippin) Perry. She was born in Fisher Co., TX and the family appears to have lived in the vicinity of Eskota in Fisher Co., TX and Merkel and Trent in Taylor Co., TX while she was growing up.3 Mrs. G. D. (Chloe-Marion Schmidt) Perry wrote:4

The Perry family moved to Brownfield, Texas in 1924 and Lena graduated from high school in Brownfield, Texas. She married Claude C. Bryant on February 23, 1929, and they remained long time residents of Brownfield. In February, 1960, they moved to Laguna Park, [Bosque Co.,] Texas, and remained in that area the rest of their lives. Lena was Past Nobel Grand of Rebekah Lodge, Past Worthy Matron of Eastern Star and a charter member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Whitney, [Hill Co.,] Texas.

Lena lost her husband of 62 years in 1991. She died in 1995 at the age of 88. 

Family

Claude C. Bryant
Marriage*23 Feb 1929 She married Claude C. Bryant at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas, on 23 Feb 1929 at age 22.1 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited2 Feb 2000

Citations

  1. Descendants of Martha Lee Culpepper, Chloe-Marion (Schmidt) Perry (Mrs. Gerald David Perry), e-mail: e-mail address, to Lew Griffin, 1997.
    p. 11.
  2. Descendants of Martha Lee Culpepper, Chloe-Marion (Schmidt) Perry (Mrs. Gerald David Perry), e-mail: e-mail address, to Lew Griffin, 1997.
    p. 5.
  3. Mrs. G. D. (Chloe-Marion Schmidt) Perry "Descendants of Martha Lee Culpepper (printout, May 27, 1997) p. 11
  4. "Descendants of Martha Lee Culpepper (printout, May 27, 1997) p. 11

Claude C. Bryant

Male, #18021, (14 Jun 1907 - 27 Apr 1991)
Birth*14 Jun 1907 Claude was born at Fisher Co., Texas, on 14 Jun 1907.1 
Marriage*23 Feb 1929 He married Lena Ann Perry at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas, on 23 Feb 1929 at age 21.2 
Death*27 Apr 1991 He died at Clifton, Bosque Co., Texas, on 27 Apr 1991 at age 83. 

Family

Lena Ann Perry
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    30 Jun 1981 p. 12.3.c.
  2. Descendants of Martha Lee Culpepper, Chloe-Marion (Schmidt) Perry (Mrs. Gerald David Perry), e-mail: e-mail address, to Lew Griffin, 1997.
    p. 11.

David Perry

Male, #18022, (14 Aug 1910 - 10 Nov 1999)
Father*Louis Marcus Spillman Perry
Mother*Ada Brown Caroline Flippin
Birth*14 Aug 1910 David was born at Eskota, Fisher Co., Texas, on 14 Aug 1910.1 
Marriage*20 Feb 1931 He married Florence G. Holt at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas, on 20 Feb 1931 at age 20.1 
Death of Father6 Jun 1950 His father Louis Marcus Spillman Perry died on 6 Jun 1950 at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas. 
Death of Mother15 Apr 1969 His mother Ada Brown Caroline Flippin died on 15 Apr 1969 at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas. 
Death*10 Nov 1999 He died at Kerrville, Kerr Co., Texas, on 10 Nov 1999 at age 89.2 
Biography* David Perry was the son of Louis Marcus Spillman and Ada Brown Caroline (Flippin) Perry. He was born in Fisher Co., TX and the family appears to have lived in the vicinity of Eskota in Fisher Co., TX and Merkel and Trent in Taylor Co., TX while he was growing up.3

The family moved to Brownfield, TX in 1924 and this is probably where David attended high school. In 1931, he married Florence G. Holt. He died in 1999 at the age of 89. David was a Mason.4 

Family

Florence G. Holt
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited30 Jan 2000

Citations

  1. Descendants of Martha Lee Culpepper, Chloe-Marion (Schmidt) Perry (Mrs. Gerald David Perry), e-mail: e-mail address, to Lew Griffin, 1997.
    p. 5.
  2. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  3. Mrs. G. D. (Chloe-Marion Schmidt) Perry "Descendants of Martha Lee Culpepper (printout, May 27, 1997) p. 11
  4. Mrs. A. T. (Kathleen Perry) Pickett letter 4 Jan 1979

Florence G. Holt

Female, #18023, (23 Aug 1910 - )
Birth*23 Aug 1910 Florence was born at Tatum, Lea Co., New Mexico, on 23 Aug 1910. 
Marriage*20 Feb 1931 She married David Perry at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas, on 20 Feb 1931 at age 20.1 
Married Name20 Feb 1931  As of 20 Feb 1931, her married name was Perry. 

Family

David Perry
Last Edited30 Jan 2000

Citations

  1. Descendants of Martha Lee Culpepper, Chloe-Marion (Schmidt) Perry (Mrs. Gerald David Perry), e-mail: e-mail address, to Lew Griffin, 1997.
    p. 5.

Martin Albert Warren

Male, #18025, (11 Jul 1913 - 16 Aug 1985)
Birth*11 Jul 1913 Martin was born at Fisher Co., Texas, on 11 Jul 1913. 
Marriage*15 Jan 1934 He married Mabel Perry at Lovington, Lea Co., New Mexico, on 15 Jan 1934 at age 20.1 
Birth of Son17 Jun 1937 His son Tommy Dan Warren was born on 17 Jun 1937 at Rotan, Fisher Co., Texas.2 
Residence*1978 Martin resided at Rotan, Fisher Co., Texas, in 1978. 
Death*16 Aug 1985 He died at Fisher Co., Texas, on 16 Aug 1985 at age 72.3 

Family
Children
  • Martin David Warren
  • Tommy Dan Warren+
  • Ida Lou Warren
  • Leta Faye Warren
  • Neta Raye Warren
Last Edited19 Jan 2003

Citations

  1. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    4 Jan 1981 p. 12.3.e.
  2. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    1 Jul 1981.
  3. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876

Kathleen Perry

Female, #18026, (8 Mar 1919 - 4 Sep 2006)
Father*Louis Marcus Spillman Perry
Mother*Ada Brown Caroline Flippin
Birth*8 Mar 1919 Kathleen was born at Taylor Co., Texas, on 8 Mar 1919. 
Marriage*23 May 1937 She married Alvis Truman Pickett at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas, on 23 May 1937 at age 18. 
Married Name23 May 1937  As of 23 May 1937, her married name was Pickett. 
Death of Father6 Jun 1950 Her father Louis Marcus Spillman Perry died on 6 Jun 1950 at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas. 
Death of Mother15 Apr 1969 Her mother Ada Brown Caroline Flippin died on 15 Apr 1969 at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas. 
Residence*1978 Kathleen resided at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas, in 1978. 
Biography*4 Jan 1979 Kathleen Perry was born in Taylor Co., TX but, when she was five years old, the family moved to Brownfield, TX and this is where she would have spent her childhood and attended school.

Kathleen married Alvis Truman Pickett in 1937 and they settled down to raise their family in Brownfield, TX. They managed a Payless Shoe Store together.1 Kathleen lost her husband of 58 years in 1996. Kathleen is a Rebekah.23 
Death of Spouse12 Feb 1996 Her husband Alvis Truman Pickett died on 12 Feb 1996 at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas. 
Death*4 Sep 2006 She died at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas, on 4 Sep 2006 at age 87.4 
Obituary*say 5 Sep 2006 Services for Kathleen Perry Pickett, 87, of Brownfield were held Monday, Sept. 4, in Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating.

Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery.

She was born March 8, 1919 in Tye and was married to Alvis T. Pickett on May 23, 1937 in Brownfield.

She moved to Brownfield with her family in 1924 and graduated from Brownfield High School in 1937.

She was a deaconess and active member of the First Presbyterian Church.

She was an adult leader of the Cub Scouts, 4-H, PTA and Band Parents. She also had been employed as a store clerk, managed a shoe store, and was employed as a bookkeeper, seamstress and home service caretaker. She retired in 1980.

She served as Noble Grand for the Brownfield Rebakah Lodge #56 in 1990-91.

She also raised two grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons---Herbie and his wife--Sharon and Freddie, all of Brownfield; one sister---Mabel Warren of Rotan and by five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; two sisters---Lena Bryant and Lavern White; one daughter in law---Elizabeth Pickett and one brother---David Perry.

Family members served as pallbearers.5 
Burial* Her body was interred at Terry County Memorial Cemetery, Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas.5 

Family

Alvis Truman Pickett
Marriage*23 May 1937 She married Alvis Truman Pickett at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas, on 23 May 1937 at age 18. 
Children
  • Herbert Edward Pickett
  • Frederick Matthew Pickett
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited22 Jun 2014

Citations

  1. Palmer W. Perry letter 6 Nov 1978
  2. Mrs. A. T. (Kathleen Perry) Pickett letter 4 Jan 1979
  3. Lewis W. Griffin Jr. (#47), Phoenix, AZ.
  4. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  5. Find a Grave (online database)
    http://www.findagrave.com
    Find A Grave Memorial# 28671624.

Alvis Truman Pickett

Male, #18027, (27 Feb 1915 - 12 Feb 1996)
Birth*27 Feb 1915 Alvis was born at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 27 Feb 1915. 
Marriage*23 May 1937 He married Kathleen Perry at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas, on 23 May 1937 at age 22. 
Death*12 Feb 1996 He died at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas, on 12 Feb 1996 at age 80. 

Family

Kathleen Perry
Children
  • Herbert Edward Pickett
  • Frederick Matthew Pickett
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

LaVerne Perry

Female, #18028, (29 Nov 1921 - 8 Oct 1993)
Father*Louis Marcus Spillman Perry
Mother*Ada Brown Caroline Flippin
Birth*29 Nov 1921 LaVerne was born at Taylor Co., Texas, on 29 Nov 1921.1 
Marriage*Jan 1944 She married James W. Jordan at Texas in Jan 1944 at age 22.2 
Married NameJan 1944  As of Jan 1944, her married name was Jordan. 
Death of Father6 Jun 1950 Her father Louis Marcus Spillman Perry died on 6 Jun 1950 at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas. 
Marriage*1 May 1959 She married Al White at Texas on 1 May 1959 at age 37.2 
Married Name1 May 1959  As of 1 May 1959, her married name was White. 
Divorce* She and Al White were divorced at Texas. 
Death of Mother15 Apr 1969 Her mother Ada Brown Caroline Flippin died on 15 Apr 1969 at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas. 
Death*8 Oct 1993 She died at Kerrville, Kerr Co., Texas, on 8 Oct 1993 at age 71.2 
Biography* LaVerne Perry was the daughter of Louis Marcus Spillman and Ada Brown Caroline (Flippin) Perry. She was born in Taylor Co., TX but when she was two years old, the family moved to Brownfield, TX and this is where she would have spent her childhood and attended school.

Based on the birth locations of her children, LaVerne and her husband settled down to raise their family in Brownfield, TX as well. LaVerne died in 1993 at the age of 71. 

Family
Marriage*Jan 1944 She married James W. Jordan at Texas in Jan 1944 at age 22.2 
Children
  • James David Jordan
  • Ellis Marcus Jordan
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited2 Feb 2000

Citations

  1. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    6 Jan 1981 p. 12.3.g.
  2. Descendants of Martha Lee Culpepper, Chloe-Marion (Schmidt) Perry (Mrs. Gerald David Perry), e-mail: e-mail address, to Lew Griffin, 1997.
    p. 12.

Earl Truman Perry

Male, #18030, (28 Oct 1902 - 24 Apr 1997)
Father*Willard Erastus Perry
Mother*Estella Cox
Birth*28 Oct 1902 Earl was born at Merit, Hunt Co., Texas, on 28 Oct 1902.1 
Marriage*20 Mar 1927 He married Sybil Juanita Williams at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, on 20 Mar 1927 at age 24.2,1 
Birth of Son12 Dec 1932 His son Kenneth Dale Perry was born on 12 Dec 1932 at Plainview, Hale Co., Texas.1 
Death of Father7 Apr 1946 His father Willard Erastus Perry died on 7 Apr 1946 at Plainview, Hale Co., Texas.3 
Death of Mother15 Oct 1970 His mother Estella Cox died on 15 Oct 1970 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas. 
Death of SpouseJan 1984 His wife Sybil Juanita Williams died in Jan 1984 at Sanger, Denton Co., Texas. 
Death*24 Apr 1997 He died at Sanger, Denton Co., Texas, on 24 Apr 1997 at age 94. 
Biography* Earl Truman Perry was the son of Willard Erastus and Estella (Cox) Perry. 

Family

Sybil Juanita Williams
Marriage*20 Mar 1927 He married Sybil Juanita Williams at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, on 20 Mar 1927 at age 24.2,1 
Child
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited4 Feb 2000

Citations

  1. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    2 Jul 1981 p. 12.4.a.
  2. Descendants of Martha Lee Culpepper, Chloe-Marion (Schmidt) Perry (Mrs. Gerald David Perry), e-mail: e-mail address, to Lew Griffin, 1997.
    p. 13; loc.
  3. William Perry Garner family group sheets, William Perry Garner to Lew Griffin.
    4 Jan 1981 p. 12.4.