Eugene Shuler1

M, b. 1927
FatherMarion Graden Shuler1 b. 12 Mar 1895, d. 25 Feb 1990
MotherMurphy Lavada Jane Fortenberry1 b. 6 Oct 1898, d. 15 Feb 1997
Last Edited30 Sep 2012
Birth*Eugene Shuler was born in 1927 at Union, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Choestoe District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Marion Graden Shuler and Murphy Lavada Jane Fortenberry; ED 1, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 4 children at home.1 
NoteB*circa 19902 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1481] Grace and John Talmadge Curtis, "Curtis Family Research", Ancestral File.

Lucille Shuler1,2,3

F, b. 1929, d. 13 June 1979
FatherMarion Graden Shuler1 b. 12 Mar 1895, d. 25 Feb 1990
MotherMurphy Lavada Jane Fortenberry1 b. 6 Oct 1898, d. 15 Feb 1997
Last Edited17 Sep 2007
Birth*Lucille Shuler was born in 1929 at Union, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Choestoe District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Marion Graden Shuler and Murphy Lavada Jane Fortenberry; ED 1, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 4 children at home.1 
Death*Lucille Shuler died on 13 June 1979 at Roswell, Fulton, Georgia; lmarried name Hughes.3,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1481] Grace and John Talmadge Curtis, "Curtis Family Research", Ancestral File.
  4. [S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.

Grady Shuler1

M, b. 1917
FatherMarion Graden Shuler1 b. 12 Mar 1895, d. 25 Feb 1990
MotherHattie Nix2 b. 1898, d. 4 Apr 1920
Last Edited27 Jul 2007
Birth*Grady Shuler was born in 1917 at Union, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Choestoe District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Marion Graden Shuler and Murphy Lavada Jane Fortenberry; ED 1, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 4 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1440] Dr. J. B. Turner, "Early Ancestry of N.E. GA Counties", Ancestral File.

Hattie Nix1

F, b. 1898, d. 4 April 1920
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Hattie Nix was born in 1898 at Union, Georgia.1 
Married Name As of 21 November 1915,her married name was Shuler.1 
Marriage*She married Marion Graden Shuler on 21 November 1915 at Union, Georgia.1 
Death*Hattie Nix died on 4 April 1920 at Union, Georgia; buried at Hood's Chapel Cemetery.1 

Family

Marion Graden Shuler b. 12 Mar 1895, d. 25 Feb 1990
Child

Citations

  1. [S1440] Dr. J. B. Turner, "Early Ancestry of N.E. GA Counties", Ancestral File.

Francis Thurman Collins1

M, b. 2 February 1890
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Francis Thurman Collins was born on 2 February 1890 at Union, Georgia.1 
Marriage*He married Pearl Fortenberry, daughter of Lafayette Columbus (L.C.) Fortenberry and Laura Elizabeth Daniel, on 2 February 1939 at Union, Georgia.1 

Family

Pearl Fortenberry b. 3 Oct 1906, d. 29 Apr 1994

Citations

  1. [S1440] Dr. J. B. Turner, "Early Ancestry of N.E. GA Counties", Ancestral File.

Sarah Melissa Swain1

F, b. 1882
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Sarah Melissa Swain was born in 1882 at Union, Georgia.1 
Married Name As of 2 October 1898,her married name was Dyer.1 
Marriage*She married James C. Dyer, son of Robert Dyer and Elizabeth C. Fortenberry, on 2 October 1898 at Union, Georgia.1 

Family

James C. Dyer b. 1879, d. bt 1881 - 1900
Child

Citations

  1. [S1440] Dr. J. B. Turner, "Early Ancestry of N.E. GA Counties", Ancestral File.

Mary Desma Dyer1

F, b. 23 April 1909, d. 17 October 2005
FatherJames C. Dyer1 b. 1879, d. bt 1881 - 1900
MotherSarah Melissa Swain1 b. 1882
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Mary Desma Dyer was born on 23 April 1909 at Union, Georgia; married Tom Smith abt 1925 in Union County.1 
Death*She died on 17 October 2005 at Blairsville, Union, Georgia, at age 96; buried at the Choestoe Baptist Church Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S1440] Dr. J. B. Turner, "Early Ancestry of N.E. GA Counties", Ancestral File.

Homer Y. Wilson1

M, b. 1 January 1890, d. 11 October 1970
FatherJohn Calvin Wilson1 b. 5 Nov 1862, d. 12 Feb 1935
MotherMargaret M. Fortenberry1 b. 10 Feb 1867, d. 4 Oct 1938
Last Edited30 Jul 2007
Birth*Homer Y. Wilson was born on 1 January 1890 at Union, Georgia.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 7 children, 6 living.1 
(Witness) CensusHomer Y. Wilson appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Quillians District, Hall, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; ED 89, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, married 20 years, 12 children, 11 living.4 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Homer Y. Wilson registered for the draft at Murrayville, Hall, Georgia; at the time, he was employed by his father John Wilson as a farmer, single, registered in Lumpkin County.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Shoal Crek District, Lumpkin, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; ED 130, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 9 children at home.5 
Death*Homer Y. Wilson died on 11 October 1970 at Murrayville, Hall, Georgia, at age 80.3,6 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.

Ruth L. Wilson1

F, b. April 1891
FatherJohn Calvin Wilson1 b. 5 Nov 1862, d. 12 Feb 1935
MotherMargaret M. Fortenberry1 b. 10 Feb 1867, d. 4 Oct 1938
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Ruth L. Wilson was born in April 1891 at Union, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 7 children, 6 living.1 
(Witness) CensusRuth L. Wilson appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Quillians District, Hall, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; ED 89, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, married 20 years, 12 children, 11 living.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Farlena J. Wilson1

F, b. January 1894
FatherJohn Calvin Wilson1 b. 5 Nov 1862, d. 12 Feb 1935
MotherMargaret M. Fortenberry1 b. 10 Feb 1867, d. 4 Oct 1938
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Farlena J. Wilson was born in January 1894 at Union, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 7 children, 6 living.1 
(Witness) CensusFarlena J. Wilson appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Quillians District, Hall, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; ED 89, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, married 20 years, 12 children, 11 living.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Mary M. Wilson1

F, b. November 1895
FatherJohn Calvin Wilson1 b. 5 Nov 1862, d. 12 Feb 1935
MotherMargaret M. Fortenberry1 b. 10 Feb 1867, d. 4 Oct 1938
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Mary M. Wilson was born in November 1895 at Union, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 7 children, 6 living.1 
(Witness) CensusMary M. Wilson appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Quillians District, Hall, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; ED 89, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, married 20 years, 12 children, 11 living.2 
(Witness) CensusMary M. Wilson appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Shoal Crek District, Lumpkin, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; ED 130, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 9 children at home.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

John G. Wilson1

M, b. 25 February 1897
FatherJohn Calvin Wilson1 b. 5 Nov 1862, d. 12 Feb 1935
MotherMargaret M. Fortenberry1 b. 10 Feb 1867, d. 4 Oct 1938
Last Edited8 Aug 2007
Birth*John G. Wilson was born on 25 February 1897 at Union, Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 7 children, 6 living.1 
(Witness) CensusJohn G. Wilson appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Quillians District, Hall, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; ED 89, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, married 20 years, 12 children, 11 living.3 
DraftWW1* On 5 September 1918 John G. Wilson registered for the draft at RFD #1, Murrayville, Lumpkin, Georgia; at the time, he was employed by John C. Wilson (Father); single.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Shoal Crek District, Lumpkin, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; ED 130, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 9 children at home.4 
(Witness) CensusJohn G. Wilson appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Shoal Creek District, Lumpkin, Georgia, in the household of Margaret M. Fortenberry and John Calvin Wilson; ED 5, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned real estate valued at $2,000, radio, 4 children and 3 Gilbert grandchildren at home.5 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Harrison M. Wilson1

M, b. November 1898
FatherJohn Calvin Wilson1 b. 5 Nov 1862, d. 12 Feb 1935
MotherMargaret M. Fortenberry1 b. 10 Feb 1867, d. 4 Oct 1938
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Harrison M. Wilson was born in November 1898 at Union, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 7 children, 6 living.1 
(Witness) CensusHarrison M. Wilson appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Quillians District, Hall, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; ED 89, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, married 20 years, 12 children, 11 living.2 
(Witness) CensusHarrison M. Wilson appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Shoal Crek District, Lumpkin, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; ED 130, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 9 children at home.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Lara E. Wilson1

F, b. 1901
FatherJohn Calvin Wilson1 b. 5 Nov 1862, d. 12 Feb 1935
MotherMargaret M. Fortenberry1 b. 10 Feb 1867, d. 4 Oct 1938
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Lara E. Wilson was born in 1901 at Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Quillians District, Hall, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; ED 89, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, married 20 years, 12 children, 11 living.1 
(Witness) CensusLara E. Wilson appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Shoal Crek District, Lumpkin, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; ED 130, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 9 children at home.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Harriett M. Wilson1

F, b. 1903
FatherJohn Calvin Wilson1 b. 5 Nov 1862, d. 12 Feb 1935
MotherMargaret M. Fortenberry1 b. 10 Feb 1867, d. 4 Oct 1938
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Harriett M. Wilson was born in 1903 at Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Quillians District, Hall, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; ED 89, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, married 20 years, 12 children, 11 living.1 
(Witness) CensusHarriett M. Wilson appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Shoal Crek District, Lumpkin, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; ED 130, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 9 children at home.2 
(Witness) CensusHarriett M. Wilson appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Shoal Creek District, Lumpkin, Georgia, in the household of Margaret M. Fortenberry and John Calvin Wilson; ED 5, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned real estate valued at $2,000, radio, 4 children and 3 Gilbert grandchildren at home.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Elijah C. Wilson1

F, b. 1905
FatherJohn Calvin Wilson1 b. 5 Nov 1862, d. 12 Feb 1935
MotherMargaret M. Fortenberry1 b. 10 Feb 1867, d. 4 Oct 1938
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Elijah C. Wilson was born in 1905 at Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Quillians District, Hall, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; ED 89, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, married 20 years, 12 children, 11 living.1 
(Witness) CensusElijah C. Wilson appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Shoal Crek District, Lumpkin, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; ED 130, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 9 children at home.2 
(Witness) CensusElijah C. Wilson appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Shoal Creek District, Lumpkin, Georgia, in the household of Margaret M. Fortenberry and John Calvin Wilson; ED 5, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned real estate valued at $2,000, radio, 4 children and 3 Gilbert grandchildren at home.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Claud B. Wilson1

M, b. 1908
FatherJohn Calvin Wilson1 b. 5 Nov 1862, d. 12 Feb 1935
MotherMargaret M. Fortenberry1 b. 10 Feb 1867, d. 4 Oct 1938
Last Edited30 Jul 2007
Birth*Claud B. Wilson was born in 1908 at Hall, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Quillians District, Hall, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; ED 89, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, married 20 years, 12 children, 11 living.1 
Marriage*Claud B. Wilson married Carrie M. (?) circa 1918 at Georgia.2 

Family

Carrie M. (?) b. 1908
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Maud D. Wilson1

F, b. 1908
FatherJohn Calvin Wilson1 b. 5 Nov 1862, d. 12 Feb 1935
MotherMargaret M. Fortenberry1 b. 10 Feb 1867, d. 4 Oct 1938
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Maud D. Wilson was born in 1908 at Hall, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Quillians District, Hall, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; ED 89, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, married 20 years, 12 children, 11 living.1 
(Witness) CensusMaud D. Wilson appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Shoal Creek District, Lumpkin, Georgia, in the household of Margaret M. Fortenberry and John Calvin Wilson; ED 5, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned real estate valued at $2,000, radio, 4 children and 3 Gilbert grandchildren at home.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Virginia Wilson1

F, b. 1910
FatherJohn Calvin Wilson1 b. 5 Nov 1862, d. 12 Feb 1935
MotherMargaret M. Fortenberry1 b. 10 Feb 1867, d. 4 Oct 1938
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Virginia Wilson was born in 1910 at Hall, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Shoal Crek District, Lumpkin, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; ED 130, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 9 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Emery C. Wilson1

M, b. 1910
FatherJohn Calvin Wilson1 b. 5 Nov 1862, d. 12 Feb 1935
MotherMargaret M. Fortenberry1 b. 10 Feb 1867, d. 4 Oct 1938
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Emery C. Wilson was born in 1910 at Hall, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Shoal Crek District, Lumpkin, Georgia, in the household of John Calvin Wilson and Margaret M. Fortenberry; ED 130, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 9 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Frank Bowers1

M, b. October 1885
FatherWilliam Carter Bowers1 b. 10 Oct 1861, d. 12 May 1924
MotherEmily Jane Fortenberry1 b. 7 Jun 1864, d. 15 Aug 1949
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Frank Bowers was born in October 1885 at Georgia.1 
Marriage*He married Stella (?) circa 1900.2 
(Witness) CensusFrank Bowers appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 Young Harris, Towns, Georgia, in the household of William Carter Bowers and Emily Jane Fortenberry; ED 123, sheet 7B, occupation dry good salesman, married 15 years, 3 children, 3 living.1 
Census*Frank Bowers and Stella (?) appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Flint Hill District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 34, sheet 24A, occupation (illegible)-copper, renting, married 5 years, 2 children, 2 living.2 

Family

Stella (?) b. 1885
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Arletha Bell Bowers1

F, b. 21 January 1889, d. 5 October 1920
FatherWilliam Carter Bowers1 b. 10 Oct 1861, d. 12 May 1924
MotherEmily Jane Fortenberry1 b. 7 Jun 1864, d. 15 Aug 1949
Last Edited26 Jul 2007
Birth*Arletha Bell Bowers was born on 21 January 1889 at Towns, Georgia; date from picture of grave.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 Young Harris, Towns, Georgia, in the household of William Carter Bowers and Emily Jane Fortenberry; ED 123, sheet 7B, occupation dry good salesman, married 15 years, 3 children, 3 living.1 
Married Name As of 17 November 1905,her married name was Thompson.4 
Marriage*Arletha Bell Bowers married Lighton Thompson on 17 November 1905 at Polk, Tennessee; by T. Bright, M.G.4 
Married Name As of 11 April 1909,her married name was Brown.5 
Marriage*Arletha Bell Bowers married John Felton Brown on 11 April 1909 at Polk, Tennessee; by H.M. Bramlett, J.P.4 
Census*Arletha Bell Bowers and John Felton Brown appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at McCaysville, Fannin, Georgia, ED 47, sheet 14A, occupation book keeper-supply house, owned home, no children.6 
Death*Arletha Bell Bowers died on 5 October 1920 at Fannin, Georgia, at age 31; no Georgia or Tennessee death record; buried at Epworth Methodist Church Cemetery in Fannin County.3 

Family 1

Lighton Thompson b. c 1885

Family 2

John Felton Brown b. 1875, d. 1932

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1446] Tricia, "Jeff's Family Tree", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Epworth Methodist.
  4. [S1240] Viola H. Jones, Polk County Marriages.
  5. [S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Eva E. Bowers1

F, b. 2 June 1894, d. 5 September 1973
FatherWilliam Carter Bowers1 b. 10 Oct 1861, d. 12 May 1924
MotherEmily Jane Fortenberry1 b. 7 Jun 1864, d. 15 Aug 1949
Last Edited2 Aug 2007
Birth*Eva E. Bowers was born on 2 June 1894 at Towns, Georgia.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 Young Harris, Towns, Georgia, in the household of William Carter Bowers and Emily Jane Fortenberry; ED 123, sheet 7B, occupation dry good salesman, married 15 years, 3 children, 3 living.1 
(Witness) CensusEva E. Bowers appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 District 10, Polk, Tennessee, in the household of William Carter Bowers and Emily Jane Fortenberry; ED 166, sheet 1A, record illegible, 3 children at home.4 
Married Name As of 4 July 1911,her married name was Epperson.5,6 
Marriage*Eva E. Bowers married Dow Benjamin Epperson on 4 July 1911 at Polk, Tennessee; by W.C. Hattom, M.G; name is "B.D. Epperson."5,6 
CensusEva E. Bowers and Dow Benjamin Epperson appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at Precinct 13, Jefferson, Alabama, ED 118, sheet 7A, occupation machinist-(illegible) shop, renting, 2 children; birthplaces incorrect.7 
Census*Eva E. Bowers and Dow Benjamin Epperson appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Copperhill, Polk, Tennessee, ED 10, sheet 9A, occupation (illegible)-plant, 2 children at home, living with Emily.5 
Death*Eva E. Bowers died on 5 September 1973 at Miami, Dade, Florida, at age 79; buried at Crestlawn Cemetery in Polk County.8,2 

Family

Dow Benjamin Epperson b. 19 Mar 1884, d. 22 Aug 1952
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1423] Jo Ann Garren Finnell, Cemeteries of Polk County, Tennessee, Crestlawn.
  3. [S1446] Tricia, "Jeff's Family Tree", Ancestral File.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1240] Viola H. Jones, Polk County Marriages.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Willa Mae Bowers1,2

F, b. 11 August 1902, d. April 1967
FatherWilliam Carter Bowers1 b. 10 Oct 1861, d. 12 May 1924
MotherEmily Jane Fortenberry1 b. 7 Jun 1864, d. 15 Aug 1949
Last Edited26 Jul 2007
Birth*Willa Mae Bowers was born on 11 August 1902 at Georgia.1,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 District 10, Polk, Tennessee, in the household of William Carter Bowers and Emily Jane Fortenberry; ED 166, sheet 1A, record illegible, 3 children at home.4 
(Witness) CensusWilla Mae Bowers appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Copperhill, Polk, Tennessee, in the household of William Carter Bowers and Emily Jane Fortenberry; occupation watchman-smithing plant, owned home, 2 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusWilla Mae Bowers appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Copperhill, Polk, Tennessee, in the household of Emily Jane Fortenberry; no occupation, widowed, 1 daughter and the Eppersons lived with her.5 
Married Name As of 6 December 1930,her married name was Hay.2 
Marriage*Willa Mae Bowers married John O. Hay on 6 December 1930 at Fannin, Georgia.2,6 
Death*Willa Mae Bowers died in April 1967 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, at age 64.3,2 

Family

John O. Hay b. 28 Nov 1894, d. Oct 1964

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S1446] Tricia, "Jeff's Family Tree", Ancestral File.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records.

Loy Raymond Bowers1,2

M, b. 17 August 1907, d. 10 March 1972
FatherWilliam Carter Bowers1 b. 10 Oct 1861, d. 12 May 1924
MotherEmily Jane Fortenberry1 b. 7 Jun 1864, d. 15 Aug 1949
Last Edited26 Jul 2007
Birth*Loy Raymond Bowers was born on 17 August 1907 at Polk, Tennessee.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 District 10, Polk, Tennessee, in the household of William Carter Bowers and Emily Jane Fortenberry; ED 166, sheet 1A, record illegible, 3 children at home.4 
(Witness) CensusLoy Raymond Bowers appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Copperhill, Polk, Tennessee, in the household of William Carter Bowers and Emily Jane Fortenberry; occupation watchman-smithing plant, owned home, 2 children at home.1 
Marriage*Loy Raymond Bowers married Ruby Lee Sutton on 14 April 1927 at Polk, Tennessee; by H.N. Bell, J.P.5 
Census*Loy Raymond Bowers and Ruby Lee Sutton appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Newtown Copper Houses, Copperhill, Polk, Tennessee, ED 11, sheet 16B, occupation electrician-copper plant, renting-$8.50 month, no radio, no children.6 
Death*Loy Raymond Bowers died on 10 March 1972 at Copperhill, Polk, Tennessee, at age 64; buried at Crestlawn Cemetery.2,3 

Family

Ruby Lee Sutton b. 8 Oct 1909, d. 18 Apr 1996

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S1423] Jo Ann Garren Finnell, Cemeteries of Polk County, Tennessee, Crestlawn.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1240] Viola H. Jones, Polk County Marriages.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Stella (?)1

F, b. 1885
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Stella (?) was born in 1885 at Tennessee.1 
Married Name As of circa 1900,her married name was Bowers.1 
Marriage*She married Frank Bowers, son of William Carter Bowers and Emily Jane Fortenberry, circa 1900.1 
CensusStella (?) and Frank Bowers appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Flint Hill District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 34, sheet 24A, occupation (illegible)-copper, renting, married 5 years, 2 children, 2 living.1 

Family

Frank Bowers b. Oct 1885
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Conrad Bowers1

M, b. 1901
FatherFrank Bowers1 b. Oct 1885
MotherStella (?)1 b. 1885
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Conrad Bowers was born in 1901 at Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 Flint Hill District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Frank Bowers and Stella (?); ED 34, sheet 24A, occupation (illegible)-copper, renting, married 5 years, 2 children, 2 living.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Ed Bowers1

M, b. 1908
FatherFrank Bowers1 b. Oct 1885
MotherStella (?)1 b. 1885
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Ed Bowers was born in 1908; Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 Flint Hill District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Frank Bowers and Stella (?); ED 34, sheet 24A, occupation (illegible)-copper, renting, married 5 years, 2 children, 2 living.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Dow Benjamin Epperson1,2

M, b. 19 March 1884, d. 22 August 1952
Last Edited26 Jul 2007
Birth*Dow Benjamin Epperson was born on 19 March 1884 at Tennessee.1,3 
Marriage*He married Eva E. Bowers, daughter of William Carter Bowers and Emily Jane Fortenberry, on 4 July 1911 at Polk, Tennessee; by W.C. Hattom, M.G; name is "B.D. Epperson."1,4 
CensusDow Benjamin Epperson and Eva E. Bowers appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at Precinct 13, Jefferson, Alabama, ED 118, sheet 7A, occupation machinist-(illegible) shop, renting, 2 children; birthplaces incorrect.5 
Census*Dow Benjamin Epperson and Eva E. Bowers appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Copperhill, Polk, Tennessee, ED 10, sheet 9A, occupation (illegible)-plant, 2 children at home, living with Emily.1 
Death*Dow Benjamin Epperson died on 22 August 1952 at age 68; buried at Crestlawn Cemetery in Polk County.3 

Family

Eva E. Bowers b. 2 Jun 1894, d. 5 Sep 1973
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1446] Tricia, "Jeff's Family Tree", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1423] Jo Ann Garren Finnell, Cemeteries of Polk County, Tennessee, Crestlawn.
  4. [S1240] Viola H. Jones, Polk County Marriages.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Roy Franklin Epperson1,2

M, b. 25 January 1913, d. 28 March 1948
FatherDow Benjamin Epperson1 b. 19 Mar 1884, d. 22 Aug 1952
MotherEva E. Bowers1 b. 2 Jun 1894, d. 5 Sep 1973
Last Edited26 Jul 2007
Birth*Roy Franklin Epperson was born on 25 January 1913 at North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Precinct 13, Jefferson, Alabama, in the household of Dow Benjamin Epperson and Eva E. Bowers; ED 118, sheet 7A, occupation machinist-(illegible) shop, renting, 2 children; birthplaces incorrect.3 
(Witness) CensusRoy Franklin Epperson appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Copperhill, Polk, Tennessee, in the household of Eva E. Bowers and Dow Benjamin Epperson; ED 10, sheet 9A, occupation (illegible)-plant, 2 children at home, living with Emily.1 
Milit-Beg*Roy Franklin Epperson began military service on 18 September 1943 at Fort Oglethorpe, Catoosa, Georgia, as a private; 2 years of college, policeman, resident of Hamilton County, Tennessee, single with dependents.4 
Death*He died on 28 March 1948 at age 35; buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery.5 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1446] Tricia, "Jeff's Family Tree", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File.
  5. [S1399] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Chattanooga National Cemetery Burials.