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| BAGWELL - John Elliott Bagwell and his wife
Stella Goforth moved in 1914 to Kilgore from Overton, a
small town close to Kilgore. Their children were: Judson
Bagwell (married Charleen Elder), Christine Bagwell and
Roger Gaines Bagwell. (This short bit of information was
found in a book titled Early Kilgore Families) |
 Bander
- Joe Bander was a prominent Longview oil man and was
President of the EX-A Oil Company. He was very active in
the Longview areas development. He lived on White Oak Road
between Longview and White Oak. |
| BARBER - Meshack Barber was born July 4, 1818
in Halifax County, Virginia. He married Caroline H. Templeton
(born April 25, 1821) on March 22, 1842 in Henderson County,
Tennessee. Caroline was a charter member of the Gum Springs
Presbyterian Church. Their children were: Phad Barber, Eliza
Barber (married Larkin Porter Griffin), Sally Barber (married
Joe Hughey), Libbie Barber (married ? Miller), and Isabella
"Belle" Martha Barber (married Thomas Lacy Ross). (This
short bit of information was found in a book titled Early
Kilgore Families) Isabella and Thomas had the
following children: Lucretia "Nunie" Anne Ross (married
Champ Watkins Brown), Sallie Barber Ross (married Henry
Jacob Schuch), Samuel "Sam" White Ross (married Rugh Hall
Florey). |
| Barnett - (This information came from both
the Rusk County Texas Book S, page 396 and the Stephen Slade
Barnett Family Bible that the information was published
by the American Bible Society of New York, New York) Stephen
Slade Barnett was born December 5, 1807 and married Talitha
Cumi Woods (born October 11, 1809) in Kentucky on November
27, 1833. Their children were: Eliza Frank (born in Kentucky
December 27, 1834), Mary Slade, Frances Young (she was married
to Constantine Buckley Kilgore), Arethusa B., Talitha Cumi,
Solon Slade (born March 1, 1846 and became a Dr.), Eugene
Nay, Bertha Kathleen and James Cabell. Stephen
Slade Barnett married a 2nd time to Mary Elmire Kilgore
(born March 29, 1829 and the sister of C.B. Kilgore) on
July 15, 1860. Their children were: Isabella Cumi, Josephine
Emily, Addie Belle and William Slade.
The Rusk County records show that Solon S. Barnett
of Rusk County (now Gregg County) bought land in the Mary
VanWinkle Survey for $500 in gold on September 19, 1870.
Dr. Solon Slade Barnett married Josie Alexander (daughter
of Rev. Isaac Alexander, granddaughter of Mr. Jimmie Hall,
Methodist Minister of Kilgore). Their children were: May
Barnett, Winnie Barnett, Maggie Barnett, Addie Virginia
Barnett, Solon Barnett Jr. (married Irma Harris), Hamilton
Burney Barnett and Isaac Barnett.
James Cabell Barnett was born February 2, 1853 and
married Martha Adella Reynolds. Their children were: Danie
Barnett, Bert Barnett, Rice Woods Barnett (married Lela
Beall), Lilly Barnett (married ? Bagley), Rayna Barnett
(married Henry Wallace), Ney Barnett (married Wayne McConnell)
and Solon S. Barnett.
Eliza Frank Barnett married Dr. Andrew Hamilton.
Their child was Raborn Hamilton Barnett (Dr.). Raborn
married Alla Wynn, the daughter of Mr. R. Watt Wynn. |
| Barton - John Andrew Virgil Barton & wife
Bryan A. Erwin (sister to Gus Erwin) had the following children:
Augustas M. Barton (married Mary Ashford), Philip Erwin
Barton (married Mable Kay), U. Henry Barton (married Ann
Jordan), Andrew Barton (married Alice Lawrence), Julian
Barton (married Goldie Lindsay), Emily Belle Barton (married
Larkin Porter Griffin Jr), Josie Bryan Barton (married S.D.
Oberthier), Jack Barton (married Martha Goodwin), Pheobe
Barton (married James Griffin) and Hugh Barton. (This short
bit of information was found in a book titled Early Kilgore
Families) |
 Bazzell
- Charles Bazzell was a pioneer citizen of Longview
and East Texas. A real estate man, he was identified with
the progressiveness of the Longview area. He was a strong
believer in Longview and expressed this time and again with
his investments. He was considered to be one of the leading
real estate holders of Longview. |
| Bean - The Beans of Kilgore descend from Cherokee
Indians, Germans and whites. John Ellis Bean, one of 12
children, (born 1839 in the Indian Nation) was married to
Henrietta Danningburg of German & Cherokee descent.
Johns parents were Jack Bean & Ruth Starr who was of
mixed Cherokee blood, and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.
When the Cherokees were ordered out of the Smokey Mountains
in 1838, Jack Bean was entitled to remain in Tennessee with
is wife since he was considered white, but they chose to
make the long journey with her people to the Indian Nation
(now Oklahoma). John E. Bean fought in the Confederate
Army under the 3/4 Cherokee General Stand Watie. The full
blood Cherokees went over to the Union side and at the
close of the war, many of the Confederate soldiers and
their families had left the Indian Nation. So the story
for John E. Bean says that his decision was made by the
fact that he had sought and killed 2 men that had killed
his wife's father during the war. He therefore hurriedly
brought his family to the Kilgore area in 1866. He also
had an older brother, Starr Bean, who was living in the
area. Starr had married Mary Ann Thompson, daughter of
B.F. Thompson.
John & Henrietta's children were: Emily Bean
(married Geo. P. Rowland and died 1923), Nat B. Bean (Candas
Dickerson), Jack Bean (Lizzie Crow and died 1951), Carlos
Bean (married Mary Baldwin of Ohio and died 1937), Grover
Bean (died 1910), John E. Bean (died 1927) and several
children who died as children. All of these children except
Emily were born near Kilgore, and Emily was born in the
Indian Nation. (This short bit of information was found
in a book titled Early Kilgore Families) |
 Bergman
- D.B. Bergman owned one of the premier shops of Longview,
Martins, a women's and girl's fashionable clothing store.
His goal was to give a correct interpretation of the most
popular and attractive styles of the season. He spared neither
time nor expense in providing the most exclusive creations
of the fashion designers at popular prices. Martin's brought
style and flair to the city of Longview at a time when the
world's greatest oil field was at its peak. |
 Bigham
- Nathaniel Bigham, a native Texan from Marlin, a graduate
of Bishop College, the Southwest School of Business, the
Southwest School of Mortuary Science and the Worsham School
of Mortuary Science. His many affiliations include: a member
of the NAACP, Secretary for the Independent Funeral Directors
Association of Texas, Secretary for the East Texas Funeral
Directors Association, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, the National
Funeral Directors & Morticians Association and last
but certainly not least, a member of the Galilee Baptist
Church. Certainly a credit to the Longview community, having
given dedicated service to the area. (This information was
found among loose papers at the Longview Library in the
Genealogy Dept.) |
(Left Picture: Viola Cobb Bivins.
Right Picture: James Knox Bivins)
BIVINS
- James Knox Bivins (Ga. 1845-1921 James, Tx.) married
Viola Cobb (Cass Co., Tx 1863-1951) in 1882. James moved
to Upshur Co., Tx. with his family when he was 8 years old.
At the ripe age of 16 he enlisted in the Confederate Army
in Marshall and served for 4 years. When the war ended he
became an apprentice in Kellyville as a machinist in the
Kelly Foundry. James & Viola had 4
children...and to feed and clothe those dependent upon
him he started a saw mill business. They moved to Longview
in 1905 and became very interested in about the town.
He was soon elected as Commander of the Camp Gregg United
Confederate Veterans. He worked tirelessly to help all
the local veterans with all their problems. James was
also a very active member of the Methodist Church, a Knight
Templar and Mason.
(This Bio on Viola was found on an American Red Cross
letterhead in the Genealogy Dept of the Longview Library)Mrs.
J.K. Bivins was the first Chairman of the American Red
Cross activities at Longview, Texas. She was born December
15, 1863 in Cass County, Texas and was educated in the
rural school district, Atlanta High School and then the
Marshall Masonic Female Institute located in Marshall,
Harrison County, Texas.
At the age of 19, Viola married J.K. Bivins, a lumber
manufacturer, and raised an active family of 4, 3 boys
and one girl.
Viola resided in Longview for over 15 years, was
active in club work such as: President of the local U.D.C.,
prominent in the State U.D.C. work, Chairman of the American
Red Cross Auxiliary of Longview, and was on the executive
board of the American Red Cross. (This Bio was found on
an American Red Cross letterhead in the Genealogy Dept
of the Longview Library) |
 Bivins
- Maurice H. Bivins was a local man, having been born
to one of Longview's pioneer families. Being a home town
boy, he was the type of citizen that devoted considerable
time and effort to aid in the growth and development of
Longview. He was a prominent land owner, gained considerable
note as a lumberman, engaged in the cotton market, and was
an independent in the oil business with considerable holdings.
He was a Directory of the Longview Chamber of Commerce,
President of the Longview Chamber of Commerce, member of
the Longview School Board, and active in educational work
for many years. |
(Left Picture: G A Bodenheim.
Center Picture: Bodie Park. Right Picture: 1920 G A Bodenheim)
Bodenheim - Colonel G. A. Bodenheim (fondly
known as Bodie) was the first Mayor of Longview, a major
civic factor of the community, a philanthropist, business
and club leader, and one of the outstanding insurance men
in the United States. Colonel Bodenheim was the man that
layed the building foundation for Longview when oil boomed
in the area. His administration and foresight gave the city
of Longview many of its modern advantages. He owned his
own insurance company, the G.A. Bodenheim Insurance Agency,
and was a shining example for the company's thousands of
agency men. |
(Left Picture: W E Booth
home in 1910. Right Picture: W E Booth Hardware and Furniture
Store)
BOOTH - The Booth family
settled in Old Diana in 1851. Willis Early Booth moved in
to Longview when the Southern Pacific Railroad was laying
track. He later owned a hardware & buggy store (where
the Post Office is now). Later he bought the Pinkham Hardware
& Furniture store. His son J. Willis married Gladys
Laressa Adams from Elderville in 1918. Gladys' mother, Judith
Mercer, had the distinct pleasure of being the 2nd baby
to be born in Longview on Mar. 21, 1871. J. Willis was in
the loan and investment business and was wise to invest
heavily in the Longview area real estate. |
 Bolton
- Patrick H. Bolton is a native Texan, being from Pittsburg.
He went to Texas College of Tyler and receive his Master's
Degree. He spent many years in the education field in Gregg
County, serving as a teacher coordinator in distributive
education. He was a member of: the McCabe United Methodist
Church, numerous community programs, Masonic Lodge No. 173,
and Local/State/National education associations. He was
a tireless worker and admired by many. |
(Left
Picture J Willis Booth. Right Picture: J. Willis & Gladys
Laressa Adams Booth.)
Booth -
J. Willis Booth was born April 2, 1891 in Longview and attended
the local schools. He attended Business College in Longview
in 1914. He got his very first job as cashier in a local
department store and worked his way up to his own business
with about 20 employees, ca. 1930. He married Gladys Laressa
Adams from Elderville in 1918. Gladys' mother, Judith Mercer,
had the distinct pleasure of being the 2nd baby to be born
in Longview on Mar. 21, 1871. J. Willis was in the loan
and investment business and was wise to invest heavily in
the Longview area real estate. He was a member of the Presbyterian
Church, a member of the Longview Chamber of Commerce and
as a Director of the Chamber, a member of the City Commission,
serving numerous terms, a member of the Lions Club and past
President of the Lions Club, a member of the City Equalization
Board, Chairman of the City Planning Commission, and a Director
of Memory Park. He lived at 606 Sylvan Drive in Longview. |
 Booth
- Thomas Edwin Booth was born June 24, 1895 in Longview
and attended the local schools. He graduated from Lake Charles
Business College in Lake Charles, La. in 1913. He went on
to attend the Port Arthur Business College at Port Arthur,
Tx. and graduated in 1917. He then attended the Houston
Law School of Houston, Tx and graduated in 1928. He came
back to Longview to be a major real estate man, keeping
all his business in Longview due to his faith in the future
of the city. He was part owner of the Booth's Tourist Courts
in Longview at 368 W. Tyler St and at 1112 East Marshall
Street. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, was a 32 degree
Shriner, a member of the Arabian Temple Shrine, Houston,
and a member of the Longview Chamber of Commerce. |
| Booth - Tresvan Booth was married to Annie
Vinson and was pastor of the Methodist Church around 1900
for 4 years. Their children were: Alice Booth (married ?
McBee), George Booth (married Nellie Cook), Dora Booth (married
Sam Acker), Jennie Booth (married Ed Jones), Zula Booth
(died at 16), Eunice Booth (married Jim Holsomback), Henry
Booth (married 1st Jimmie Hughey & 2nd Lela Rosson),
Tresvan Booth (married Allie Williams), Herbert Booth (married
Willie Cope), Birdie Booth (married 1st Clyde & 2nd
Mr ? Ball) and Leona Booth (married Frank Gray). (This information
was found in a book titled Early Kilgore Families) |
(Picture: James Robert &
Olga Franklin Victory Bozman)
BOZMAN
- Benjamin Bozman
and his first wife Mariah Phillips were the parents of Mildred
Oliver Bozman (born March 5, 1853 later married Gimmett
F. Shepperd) & Franklin Bozman who was born in 1857.
Mariah died and Benjamin then married his second wife Frances
Brown. Benjamin & Frances were the parents of Jessie
A. Bozman, born in 1862. Frances died and Benjamin married
about 1864 for a third time to Julia Ann Fisher Armstrong,
daughter of Jake Fisher, and born June 7, 1838. They were
the proud parents of 3 children, 3 more having died as infants.
The 3 living children were: Mollie Clara Bozman (1868-1961)
who married William Henry York, Jr. (1863-1956), John Henry
Bozman (March 11, 1873-April 30, 1945) who married Margret
"Maggie" Bumpus, and James Robert "Bob" Bozman (December
14, 1877-November 1, 1964) who married Olga Franklin Victory
(March 4, 1883-November 30, 1963)on October 7, 1906, daughter
of Josephus "Joe" William Victory. (Joe Victory was born
September 22, 1853 and was married to Mathildus Louisa Rubannah
"Bannah" Shepperd, who was born December 11, 1857. They
had one other child, Alma Mae Victory, born February 12,
1894 who remained in Gladewater.) The son of
Benjamin & Julia Fisher Bozman, James Robert (Bob)
Bozman was born June 5, 1822 and died November 15, 1888.
By profession he was a surveyor and he ventured to Texas
when he was 17 years old in the year 1839. He bought 200
acres of land which was in Upshur County (now Gregg County,
near the now Lake Devernia between Gladewater and White
Oak).
Bob & Olga lived on South Main & East Glade
of Gladewater from 1915 until they died, Bob dying in
1963 and Olga dying in 1964. They were the parents of
4 children: Tot Wallace Bozman, born June 28, 1907; Josephus
Robert Bozman, born November 8, 1908; Melba Mae Bozman,
born January 23, 1913; and Agnes Ruth Bozman, born May
20, 1915.
Tot married Madalin Cox on February 28, 1934 and
had one son, Donald Bain Bozman, born March 13, 1937.
Tot married a second time to Donna Mills on June 21, 1950
and had one daughter Patti Lynn Bozman, who was born August
8, 1953. Tot had 4 grandchildren: Don, Bob, Steve, and
Bryan.
Josephus married Edith Edith Hughes on July 2, 1933
and had one son, James Robert Bozman II. Josephus had
3 grandchildren: Lance, Blake and Holly.
Melba Mae Bozman married Milton Leon Still on February
3, 1934 and had three daughters: Janet Gail Still, born
October 28, 1937; Beverly Joan Still, born September 12,
1940; Olga Susa Still born September 30, 1949. Melba had
2 grandchildren: Still and Shad Collum.
Agnes Ruth Bozman married John Lloyd Reynolds on
November 25, 1934 and had one son: John michael Reynolds
born August 15, 1939. Agnes Ruth married a second time
to John Henry Johnston on January 10, 1950 and had one
daughter:
Lark Johnston, both on June 23, 1951. John Henry Johnston
adopted John Michael as his son. Agnes had 2 grandchildren:
Kimberly & Noelle Johnston.
The land he acquired was 200 acres of farm land in
Upshur County, which later became a part of Gregg County
(near the now Lake Devernia between Gladewater & White
Oak). Benjamin was married 3 times, the first of which
was to Mariah Phillips. |
Bramlette - Judge E.M. Bramlette was one of the best
known attorneys in East Texas, mainly because he was so
well liked by one and all. His outstanding, outgoing character,
his active and intense interest in local government, his
leadership and interest in educational and religious work,
and his hard work in the cultural and business development
of Longview and East Texas was known by all. He gave freely
of his legal services to many worth while causes. He was
by far one of Longview's outstanding citizens and brought
honor to his profession. |
Bridges - A native Texan from Paris, Texas, Jacob
D. Bridges served many years in the field of education.
He received his Masters Degree at Bishop College of Marshall,
Texas. Jacobs many accomplishments included: a member of
the East Side Christian Church, a member of the American
Legion, the National Education Association, the Texas State
Teacher's Assoc., the Texas Assoc. of Secondary School Principals,
the National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals, received
the Alumnus Service award from Jarvis Christian College
in 1967 and Teacher of the Year Award from the Maggie B.
Hudson Jr. High School in 1968. |
| Brown - Bluford W. Brown was born and raised
in Alabama. He married Nancy C. Cox in 1847. When the Civil
War started, he joined as a first lieutenant of Co. G, 44th
Regiment of Alabama Infantry. On his return to his home,
he found that the Federals had taken all of his animals
and some of his servants. He gathered up what was left,
he managed to make a crop and make enough money to head
for Texas. He settled in Longview and soon became a well
known and respected member of the community. In 1873, 1874
& 1880 he served in the Texas Legislature. He secured
the creation of Gregg County, for which he was well honored
on his return home. He also served on the commission that
located the East Texas Penitentiary in Rusk and was a delegate
to the 1983, 1984 and 1880 Democratic State Convention. |
| Brown - Samuel B Brown was born in Longview,
June 5, 1900, the son of the Robert G and Flora Crutcher
Brown. Robert G Brown, a native of Gregg County, was
engaged in the lumber business, maintaining large timber
holdings in Longview. He was also engaged in the mercantile
business, and owned farming property and cattle. He
died September 18, 1917. After graduating from
Longview High School in 1918, Samuel attended Texas A&M
College, for one and a half years. Upon leaving
college, Mr Brown became associated with the Citizens
National Bank at Longview, and served as a cashier for
seven years. He then went to Marshall to enter the
lumber business, becoming associated with the A E Morgan
Lumber Company. Three years later he went to Jefferson,
with this same company, where he became a partner in the
business, engaging in the manufacture of veneer baskets.
In 1929 he went to Dallas, where he became connected with
the Timkin Roller Bearing Company. In 1931, he established
his own lumber business, with his brothers, R G and J
C Brown, in Kilgore. The Brown Hardwood Company in the
1940's employed fifty workers, and in addition to the
plant at Kilgore, a branch was opened in Carthage, in
Panola County.
Mr. Brown was a member of the Presbyterian Church,
a member of the Lions
Club, and in 1938 was president of the Kilgore Chamber
of Commerce. He married Pearl Martin, daughter of J T
and Lena Tittle Martin of Gilmore,
March 17, 1921 in Longview. |
 Buckner
- Cecil P. Buckner was manager of the Ben E. Keith Produce
Company in Longview, providing Longview and the surround
areas with excellent service in the wholesale distribution
of fresh fruits and vegetables. This business also gave
the area farmers an outlet for their produce, thus helping
the economy in more ways than one. Cecil Buckner was associated
with the Ben E. Keith Produce Company in Dallas before arriving
in Longview. He was a Mason, a member of the Chamber of
Commerce, a member of the Longview Rotary Club, and a member
of the Baptist Church. |
 Butter
- Leo Butter was born in Alexandria, La. and came to
Longview from Dallas. He promptly decided that this was
to be his home. He owned and operated the East Texas Plumbing
Supply Company on Mobberly Avenue. He was most prominently
known for his energetic support in behalf of the joint union
station-underpass project for which Longview campaigned
so long. He worked long and tireless hours on the project
and pushed it forward when it had come to a stand still.
He went to St Louis, Mo. to help persuade Mr. Baldwin of
the Missouri-Pacific Railroad that the Mopac needed a union
station in Longview as bad as the city needed one. He was
active in almost all the citys civic affairs and played
an important part in the betterment of Longview. |
| Butts - James Butts, born January 26, 1809,
was one of the original pioneer settlers of Jamestown, Va.
He married Mrs. Charlotte Bibins Sherfield and had at least
one child, James Appleton Taylor Butts. James
Appleton Taylor Butts was born February 18, 1847 and married
Amanda Cunyus. (Her father was Floyd Cunyus who helped
to organize the first bank of Longview.) Their children
were: Lizzie Butts (married Jimmie Beall), Carrie Butts
(married Joe Johnston), Willie May Butts (married Ira
Slagle), Jim Butts (married Leslie Whittington) and Mattie
Beall Butts (married Percy Phillips). (This information
was found in a book titled Early Kilgore Families) |
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