Earl L. Wilson
M, (Aug 17, 1887 - 1936)
Relationship | 2nd cousin 3 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper |
Earl L.
Wilson was born on Aug 17, 1887. He married
Kathryn (Catherine) Decker. Earl L. Wilson died in 1936 complications from appendicitis.
Alonzo A. Riggs
M, (Sep 2, 1887 - May 14, 1965)
Alonzo A.
Riggs was born on Sep 2, 1887 at Lavaca County, Texas. He married
Ella Belle Hoover on Aug 5, 1912. Alonzo A. Riggs died on May 14, 1965 at Lavaca County, Texas, at age 77.
Lee Floyd Granberry
M, (Sep 8, 1887 - Jun 14, 1964)
Relationship | 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Anita Jean Cooper |

Lee Floyd Granberry's Air Raid Warden Certificate
Lee Floyd
Granberry was born on Sep 8, 1887 at DeWitt County, Texas. He married
Deenie Bell Rice, daughter of
Oren Adelbert Rice and
Mary Alice Hodges, on Dec 12, 1908 at DeWitt County, Texas. Lee Floyd Granberry died on Jun 14, 1964 at Dallas at age 76 [cause of death - cerebral thrombosis, cerebral arteriosclerosis; informant Mrs. Eula Granberry]. He was buried at Hebron Cemetery, DeWitt County.
The 1930 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household in 1930 Harris, Texas. He was carpenter.
Family | Deenie Bell Rice b. Sep 20, 1888, d. Feb 24, 1939 |
Children | - James Oren Granberry+ (Oct 23, 1909 - Apr 25, 1991)
- Gladys Emily Granberry (Feb 8, 1912 - Jun 9, 1994)
- Seth Samuel Granberry+ (Dec 9, 1914 - Sep 23, 1989)
- Ernest Lee Granberry+ (Oct 6, 1916 - Aug 30, 1995)
- Evangeline (Vangie) Amelia Granberry+ (Nov 20, 1920 - Jun 18, 2007)
- Agnes Irene Granberry+ (Feb 2, 1924 - Sep 13, 1972)
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Ethel Gertrude Creamer
F, (Sep 21, 1887 - Apr 6, 1982)
Ethel Gertrude
Creamer was born on Sep 21, 1887 at Salt Creek Township, Pickaway County, Ohio. She married
Fred Warren Wilt, son of
James Wilt and
Mary Frances Witham, on Apr 24, 1915 at Covington, Campbell County, Kentucky. Ethel Gertrude Creamer died on Apr 6, 1982 at Painsville, Lake County, Ohio, at age 94.
Effie Justin "E. J." Rice
M, (Oct 1, 1887 - Sep 9, 1973)
Relationship | 1st cousin 2 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper |
Effie Justin "E. J."
Rice was born on Oct 1, 1887 at Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. He married
Bertha Pierce, daughter of
Charles David Pierce and
Lucinda Jane Bell, on Sep 22, 1915 at Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. Effie Justin "E. J." Rice died on Sep 9, 1973 at Houston, Harris County, at age 85 [death certificate no 77780; informant was his wife, Mrs. Bertha Rice (by phone); cause of death myocardial infarction; coronary atherosclerosis] and was buried at County Line Cemetery, DeWitt County.
He was a school teacher at Center School #1 in DeWitt County for $55 per month in 1912. He was a U. S. Postal Service letter carrier in DeWitt County, retired in 1957 after 39 years service between 1918 and 1957 at Yoakum.
Sam Newman
M, (Nov, 1887 - )
Sam Newman was born in Nov, 1887 at Texas.
Nannie Roetta Pollard
F, (Dec 1, 1887 - )
Relationship | 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Anita Jean Cooper |
Nannie Roetta Pollard was born on Dec 1, 1887 at Texas.
Minnie Lelia Riggs
F, (Dec 2, 1887 - Jun 5, 1964)
Minnie Lelia
Riggs was born on Dec 2, 1887 at DeWitt County, Texas. She married
John Newman, son of
Leander Green Newman and
Malinda Wofford, on Nov 25, 1931 at DeWitt County, Texas. Minnie Lelia Riggs died on Jun 5, 1964 at DeWitt County, Texas, at age 76.
Wilhemena Minnie Schulz
F, (Dec 24, 1887 - May 1, 1976)
Family | Jesse James Rice b. May 2, 1885, d. Dec 15, 1949 |
Children | - Agnes Onie Rice+ (Jul 18, 1907 - Jan 28, 1997)
- Loma Gladys Rice (Aug 1, 1909 - Jan 7, 1910)
- Avarylle Vernie Rice (Jan 18, 1911 - Jun 20, 1923)
- Montrose Madison Rice+ (Jun 29, 1913 - Jun 26, 1989)
- Oretha Mae Rice (Jun 4, 1915 - Oct 14, 2005)
- Conard Barton Rice+ (Oct 14, 1917 - Oct 1, 1987)
- Wilbert Hale Rice (Nov 30, 1919 - Aug 23, 1967)
- Hanford Maurice Rice+ (May 3, 1922 - Jan 21, 1987)
- Lois Ellen Rice (Nov 3, 1924 - Nov 23, 1950)
- Edgar Davis Rice+ (Jan 22, 1927 - Feb 3, 1991)
- Marilyn Joyce Rice (Jun 26, 1929 - Jul 14, 1929)
- Jesse Howard Rice+ (Oct 8, 1932 - Apr, 2016)
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John Fleming
M, (1888 - 1960)
Relationship | 3rd cousin 2 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper |
John Fleming was born in 1888. He died in 1960.
Rosa Cooper
F, (1888 - )
Relationship | 4th cousin 1 time removed of Anita Jean Cooper |
Rosa
Cooper was born in 1888 at Spartanburg County, South Carolina. She married
Edgar Burris on Jun 28, 1908.
Josa Virginia Atkisson
F, (1888 - 1970)
Sidney Oliver Wood
M, (Jan 6, 1888 - Jun 2, 1975)
Relationship | 1st cousin 2 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper |
Sidney Oliver
Wood was born on Jan 6, 1888 at Stratton, DeWitt County, Texas. He married
Anastasia (Stazy) Kneblick, daughter of
John Kneblick and
Rosalie Betala, on Dec 27, 1911 at DeWitt County, Texas. Sidney Oliver Wood died on Jun 2, 1975 at Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas, at age 87. He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Lavaca County, Texas.
He was a blacksmith.
George Washington "Bud" Newman
M, (Jan 31, 1888 - Nov 8, 1975)
Relationship | 1st cousin 2 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper |

George Washington Newman and 6 of his 7 sons: (standing left to right) Melvin, Alvin, Marvin, Alvis, George, (kneeling in front) Ervin and Elvin. The oldest son, Elvis, was deceased when this picture was taken.
George Washington "Bud"
Newman was born on Jan 31, 1888 at Luling, Caldwell County, Texas. He married
Sarah Melvina Elam, daughter of
George Washington Elam and
Martha Jane Howard, on Jan 1, 1907 at Vandyke, Comanche County, Texas. George Washington "Bud" Newman died on Nov 8, 1975 at San Benito, Cameron County, Texas, at age 87, Informant M. M. Newman, son and was buried in Bluffton, Llano County, Texas.
He was Highway Department Supervisor for State of Texas.
Family | Sarah Melvina Elam b. Jan 12, 1889, d. Mar 2, 1980 |
Children | - Elvis Wesley Newman+ (Jan 2, 1908 - Oct 18, 1936)
- Alvis Nathan Newman+ (Apr 5, 1909 - Dec 12, 1996)
- Alma Alta "Tony" Newman+ (Mar 6, 1912 - circa 1992)
- Alvin Elmer "Bronc" Newman+ (Oct 24, 1914 - Sep 5, 1993)
- Alcie Stella Viola "Girlie" Newman+ (Jul 2, 1918 - Mar 17, 1997)
- Elcie Martha Newman+ (Nov 13, 1920 - )
- Elvin George "Blue" Newman+ (Sep 26, 1923 - Feb 21, 1984)
- Melvin Melton "Cotton" Newman+ (Jun 22, 1925 - )
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Mary Mauzee Goyne
F, (Mar 1, 1888 - )
Relationship | 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper |
Nancy Ada Bell Ryan
F, (Mar 3, 1888 - Aug 11, 1979)
Nancy Ada Bell
Ryan was born on Mar 3, 1888 at Louisiana. She married
William Henry "Bill" Newman, son of
Leander Green Newman and
Malinda Wofford, on Jun 22, 1920 at DeWitt County, Texas. Nancy Ada Bell Ryan died on Aug 11, 1979 at Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas, at age 91.
She was employed by the County road department. She came to Texas from Louisiana in a covered wagon at age 6 months.
William J. Miller
M, (May 21, 1888 - Nov 9, 1977)
Eva Victoria Cook
F, (Jun 6, 1888 - Aug 4, 1988)
Relationship | 8th cousin 3 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper |
Eva Victoria
Cook was born on Jun 6, 1888 at Texas. She married
Michael Wells Goldsberry on Nov 19, 1903. Eva Victoria Cook died on Aug 4, 1988 at Humble, Harris County, Texas, at age 100.
Mary Agnes "Mamie" Parker
F, (Jun 24, 1888 - )
William Henry "Bill" Newman
M, (Jun 27, 1888 - Jun 15, 1964)
Relationship | 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper |

William Henry "Bill" Newman in World War I

William Henry "Bill"
Newman was born on Jun 27, 1888 at Cabeza, DeWitt County, Texas. He married
Nancy Ada Bell Ryan on Jun 22, 1920 at DeWitt County, Texas. William Henry "Bill" Newman died on Jun 15, 1964 at Nueces County, Texas, at age 75.
He also went by the name of Bill. He served during World War I.
Edwin Lee Cooper
M, (Aug 2, 1888 - Nov 5, 1918)
Relationship | 1st cousin 1 time removed of Anita Jean Cooper |
Edwin Lee
Cooper was born on Aug 2, 1888 at DeWitt County, Texas. He married
Mary Agnes Berry. Edwin Lee Cooper died on Nov 5, 1918 at DeWitt County, Texas, at age 30.
He served in 1917 Draft Registration Card: married, 1 child; farmer, self-employed.
Leafy Pearl Granberry
F, (Aug 7, 1888 - Nov 16, 1962)
Relationship | 1st cousin 1 time removed of Anita Jean Cooper |
Leafy Pearl
Granberry was born on Aug 7, 1888 at DeWitt County, Texas. She married
Hiram West. Leafy Pearl Granberry died on Nov 16, 1962 at Cuero, DeWitt County, Texas, at age 74.
Family | Hiram West b. Mar 29, 1879, d. Jul 28, 1967 |
Children | |
Barney Evan Hollan
M, (Aug 12, 1888 - Aug 26, 1941)
Relationship | 1st cousin 1 time removed of Anita Jean Cooper |
Barney Evan
Hollan was born on Aug 12, 1888 at Cuero, DeWitt County, Texas. He married
Laura Bourgeois. Barney Evan Hollan died on Aug 26, 1941 at Houston, Harris County, Texas, at age 53.
Deenie Bell Rice
F, (Sep 20, 1888 - Feb 24, 1939)
Relationship | Grandaunt of Anita Jean Cooper |






Deenie Bell
Rice was born on Sep 20, 1888 at DeWitt County, Texas. She married
Lee Floyd Granberry, son of
James Madison Granberry and
Delilah Jane Byars, on Dec 12, 1908 at DeWitt County, Texas. Deenie Bell Granberry died on Feb 24, 1939 at Houston, Harris County, Texas, at age 50, cause of death congestion of lungs; cerebral hemorrhage; informant L. F. Granberry and was buried at Hebron Cemetery, DeWitt County.
She was a Baptist. The 1930 Federal Census enumerated her as head of household in 1930 Harris, Texas.
Family | Lee Floyd Granberry b. Sep 8, 1887, d. Jun 14, 1964 |
Children | - James Oren Granberry+ (Oct 23, 1909 - Apr 25, 1991)
- Gladys Emily Granberry (Feb 8, 1912 - Jun 9, 1994)
- Seth Samuel Granberry+ (Dec 9, 1914 - Sep 23, 1989)
- Ernest Lee Granberry+ (Oct 6, 1916 - Aug 30, 1995)
- Evangeline (Vangie) Amelia Granberry+ (Nov 20, 1920 - Jun 18, 2007)
- Agnes Irene Granberry+ (Feb 2, 1924 - Sep 13, 1972)
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Joseph Jay Matthew
M, (Oct 1, 1888 - May 24, 1955)
Joseph Jay
Matthew was born on Oct 1, 1888 at Stratton, DeWitt County, Texas. He married
Mary Elizabeth "Molly" Sirmon, daughter of
George Washington Sirmon and
Manirva John Wood, on Oct 15, 1907 at DeWitt County, Texas. Joseph Jay Matthew died on May 24, 1955 at age 66 and was buried at Alexander Cemetery. He was buried at Alexander Cemetery, DeWitt County, Texas.
Thomas Jefferson Cooper
M, (Oct 1, 1888 - 1947)
Relationship | 5th cousin of Anita Jean Cooper |
Thomas Jefferson
Cooper was born on Oct 1, 1888. He married
Duella Davis on Dec 12, 1911 at Poinsett County, Arkansas. Thomas Jefferson Cooper died in 1947.
Ebb Garrett
M, (1889 - 1976)
Relationship | 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Anita Jean Cooper |
Ebb Garrett was born in 1889. He died in 1976.
Annie Mae Garrett
F, (1889 - 1890)
Relationship | 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Anita Jean Cooper |
Annie Mae Garrett was born in 1889. She died in 1890.
Ethel May Berryhill Skipton
F, (1889 - 1981)
Relationship | 3rd cousin 2 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper |
Ethel May Berryhill Skipton was born in 1889. She died in 1981.
Lillian Autrey
F, (Jan 11, 1889 - Dec 29, 1889)
Relationship | 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper |
Lillian Autrey was born on Jan 11, 1889. She died on Dec 29, 1889.