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     John H Fanning was born in June 1884 at New Mexico, son of Martin Wesley Fanning and Sara Sally Corn.
     John married Mabel (?) .

     
     Jasper Layfayette Fanning was born in April 1887 at New Mexico, son of Martin Wesley Fanning and Sara Sally Corn.
     At age 24, Jasper married Lavonia Elizabeth Howell , daughter of William Green Howell and Lucinda (?). Lavonia and Jasper were married on Wednesday, 11 October 1911; An account of the wedding of Jasper Fanning and Miss Lavonia Howell appeared in the Lakewood newspaper, "The Progress"
     On Wednesday evening at six o'clock there was a beautiful wedding at the Lakewood Hotel, when Jasper Fanning led to the altar Miss Lavonia Howell.
     The wedding ceremony was performed by Judge J. W. Dauron in a solemn and impressive manner, characteristic to the stately gentleman who officiated.
     Jasper Fanning, the bridegroom was born and reared on the beautiful Seven Rivers Farm where he now lives and is one of the most popular young men in Eddy county. Young, handsome and genial, he is popular with all of both sexes who know him. The young and the old alike are his friends.
     The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Howell and was reared in Eddy county. She is beautiful and accomplished, and is beloved by all who know her.
     Only the relatives and a few close friends of the contracting parties were present. It was said to be the most handsome couple ever seen at Hymens altar in this section of New Mexico. The Progress joins the host of admiring friends in congratulations and well wishes. May their voyage over life's turbulent sea be made on smooth waters with not a storm or threatening cloud to mar the sunshine of happiness under which they are now sailing.
     Jasper Layfayette Fanning died in June 1939 at age 52.

     
     Hettie Fanning was born in November 1889 at New Mexico, daughter of Martin Wesley Fanning and Sara Sally Corn.

     
     George A. Fanning was born in January 1892 at New Mexico, son of Martin Wesley Fanning and Sara Sally Corn.

     
     Ella Jane Fanning was born on 18 March 1894 at Lakewood, Eddy County, New Mexico, daughter of Martin Wesley Fanning and Sara Sally Corn.

     
     Edna M. Fanning was born on 13 May 1896 at New Mexico, daughter of Martin Wesley Fanning and Sara Sally Corn.
     Edna M. Fanning died on 2 October 1989 at age 93.

     
     Eva D. Fanning was born on 30 January 1899 at New Mexico, daughter of Martin Wesley Fanning and Sara Sally Corn.
     Eva D. Fanning died on 1 December 1993 at San Diego County, California, at age 94.

     
     Peyton Grady Hext was born on 22 July 1823 at South Carolina, son of James Hartley Hext and Mary Brailsford.
     Peyton came to Texas in 1844 from Florida. Land records from Bell County, Texas show Peyton G. Hex (page 455) as an original land owner with 160 acres by Pre-Emption.
      He enlisted in the First Texas Foot Riflemen in 1846. He also enlisted in CSA in 1862, Allen's Regiment, 17th Texas Volunteer Infantry. Peyton was discharged in 1865.
     At age 31, Peyton married Sarah Ann Larremore , daughter of John Larremore and Amanda Elizabeth Conway. They were married on Thursday, 10 May 1855 at Burnet County, Texas; The marriage of Peyton and Sarah Larremore appears in the Burnet County, Texas Marriage Book A 1852-1865.
     Peyton married Elizabeth Richards . Peyton and Elizabeth were married in 1869 at Burnet or San Saba County, Texas.
     Peyton had at least five wives, and perhaps as many as nine. More about this family:
1) The marriage of Peyton and Sarah Larremore appears in the Burnet County, Texas Marriage Book A 1852-1865.
2) BELL County Texas - Land Survey of Original Land Owners of Texas PEYTON G HEXT , P.G. HEXT, p. 455 , 160 acres by Pre-Emption
3) Came to Texas in 1844 from Florida
4) Enlisted in First Texas Foot Riflemen in 1846
5) Enlisted in CSA in 1862, Allen's Regiment, 17th Texas Volunteer Infantry; discharged in 1865
6) Had at least five wives, and perhaps as many as nine.

     Peyton Grady Hext died on 12 May 1911 at Alanreed, Gray County, Texas, at age 87. He was buried at Alanreed, Gray County, Texas.

     Much of this information was extracted from the Sharlot Hall Territorial Women's Memorial Rose Garden at http://www.sharlot.org/archives/rosegarden/show.pl?woman=SARAH%20JANE%20MILNE%20LARREMORE&h=sarah%20jane%20milne.
     Sarah Jane Milne was born on 18 November 1856 at Burnet, Burnet County, Texas, daughter of John Milne and Mary Snow.
     At age 12, Sarah married Lebious P. Thadeous Larremore , son of John Larremore and Amanda Elizabeth Conway. Lebious and Sarah were married on Wednesday, 9 June 1869 at Kerr County, Texas. Lebious is the brother to Sarah's mother's, Mary Snow, second husband; but there is no blood relation between Sarah and Lebious.
     Sarah came to Arizona in a wagon train in 1888 with her husband, Lebious Thaddeous Larremore. The Larremores settled in Globe and later in Humboldt. They had nine children, two of whom are also represented in the Rose Garden (May Larremore Wilson and Mary Elizabeth Larremore Lange). Two of their grandchildren (Sara Agens Lange Eckert and Mary Ellen Lange Johnston) are represented in the Rose Garden as well.
     Sarah Jane Milne appeared on the census of 1900 at Page 2, ED62, Dwelling #37, Yeager Canyon, Yavapai County, Arizona;
     LARREMORE, Sarah J. Hd. born- Nov widow M19 8-7 Tx Mo Ky
          Marion T. son age-16 single Laborer Tx Tx Tx
          Nora C. dau 12 Az Tx Tx
          William T. son 5 Az Tx Tx
          Liby M. dau 2 Az Tx Tx
On the 1900 census Sarah J. Larremore states that she has been married 19 years and that she has had eight children and that seven are living.
     Right next door, in Dwelling #38, you will also find more relatives:
     BURLESON, Quinnie Hd Jan 1858 42 Wd. 10-7 Tx Ky Ar
          John W. son Mar 1875 25 S Laborer Tx Tx Tx
          Ivy son Oct 1879 20 S Teamster Tx Tx Tx
          Alfred M.D. son Feb 1882 18 S Cow Boy NM Tx Tx
          Mary E. dau Jul 1884 15 S Tx Tx Tx
          Andrew D. son Nov 1886 14 S Tx Tx Tx
          Joseph L. son Jan 1888 13 Tx Tx Tx
          Ellen E. dau Aug 1890 9 Tx Tx Tx.
     Sarah Jane Milne died on 3 December 1933 at Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona, at age 77. She was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona.

     
     Marion McDonald Burleson was born on 11 June 1853 at Fayette County, Texas, son of John Garvin Burleson and Rachel Edney Bishop.
     At age 19, Marion married Quinnie Priscilla Larremore , daughter of John Larremore and Amanda Elizabeth Conway. Marion and Quinnie were married on Wednesday, 4 June 1873 at Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas; The marriage of Marion McDonald Burleson and Quinnie Larremore is recorded in Kerr County, Texas Marriage Book A, page 160.
     Marion McDonald Burleson died on 20 July 1895 at Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County, Texas, at age 42. He was buried at Old Settler's Cemetery, Carrizo Springs, Texas.
     Marion McDonald Burleson The following obituary, an undated clipping, from the CARRIZO SPRINGS JAVELIN,
in Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County, Texas reads:
DIED
Again that fell harvester has been among us and borne away one our strongest
and best. MARION BURLESON is dead. This was indeed a sad death, inexpressedly
sad, inasmuch as the deceased was the fourth and last son (excepting one who
now resides in New Mexico) of Uncle JOHNNY BURLESON-all four having been
gathered in within the short space of seven months. The deceased was stricken
down by heat, congestion on the brain following and death ending all. The
venerable father and brother with the bereaved family in their sorest grief
have the sincerest sympathy of all the community. The deceased was ever held in
the highest esteem. Manly sobriety, upright example and Christian charity were
the traits that characterized his Christian life. Were I to write his epitaph,
this would I say:
"He lived so that when death came stealhily,
That grim and certain harvester took all
Save a memory that sure shall live
As long as manhood, honor, virtue, right,
And sterling worth are held in just esteem."

     
     Daniel Edwin Bass was born on 5 April 1878 at Medina, Bandera County, Texas, son of William Edwin Bass and Susan Iona Chisum.
     At the age of 24, Daniel married Dora Etta Larremore , daughter of Judge George Washington Larremore and Rachel Adeline Fanning. Daniel and Dora were married on Thursday, 19 March 1903 at Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico.

     Daniel Edwin Bass appeared on the census of 1920 at Grant County, New Mexico, it shows:
BASS, DANIEL 41 born-Texas
DORA 33 New Mexico
EDNA G. 15 New Mexico
IRENE 12 New Mexico
DOROTHY 10 New Mexico
JOHN L. 5 New Mexico.
His Arizona Drivers License states: THIS CERTIFIES that the person described and named below was licensed April 22, 1938 to operate motor vehicles in accordance with the laws of Arizona. Name: JACK BASS Address: Morenci, Arizona Height: 5 feet 10 inches Color Eyes: Blue Color hair: Grey Age: man 60 years.

     Daniel Edwin Bass died on 12 August 1942 at Fort Huachuca, Cochise County, Arizona, at age 64; Cause of death was a fractured skull caused by blows from a bowling pin from hands of an unknown assailant(s), Murder was never solved.
     Daniel Edwin Bass Cause of death was a fractured skull caused by blows from a bowling
pin from hands of an unknown assailant(s), Murder was never solved.

Cloverdale is located about forty miles south of Animas, Hidalgo, New
Mexico.

On the 1920 census from Grant County, New Mexico it shows:
BASS, DANIEL 41 born-Texas
DORA 33 New Mexico
EDNA G. 15 New Mexico
IRENE 12 New Mexico
DOROTHY 10 New Mexico
JOHN L. 5 New Mexico

Have a copy from Greenlee County Recorder's Office, Morenci, Arizona showing
JACK BASS registered as an elector on June 24, 1938 in Morenci, Arizona.

Have a copy of an operator's license for the State of Arizona Motor Vehicle
Division, Phoenix, Arizona. It states: THIS CERTIFIES that the person described
and named below was licensed April 22, 1938 to operate motor vehicles in
accordance with the laws of Arizona.
Name: JACK BASS
Address: Morenci, Arizona
Height: 5 feet 10 inches
Color Eyes: Blue
Color hair: Grey
Age: man 60 years

In the BISBEE, ARIZONA newspaper, dated August 12, 1942, the article reads:
SECOND MYSTERIOUS DEATH IS PROBED AS INQUEST HELD IN CASE OF BOWLING ALLEY MAN
The second mysterious death at Fort Huachuca, Arizona within 48 hours was
reported yesterday as the body of Pvt. Johnnie Powell, 35, Negro, was brought
here for funeral arrangements after he died late Monday in the station
hospital.
Military authorities did not release details concerning the injuries of
which Powell died after he was found unconscious on the reservation Sunday
afternoon, but the death certificate stated that he received severe spinal
injuries.
The discovery of Powell's unconscious body followed by seven hours the
finding of the body of DANIEL E. BASS, 64, bowling alley employee who was
bludgeoned to death with a bowling pin, early Sunday morning.
VERDICT RETURNED-Meanwhile a coroner's jury after hearing testimony of
witnesses reached a verdict yesterday in lowell justice court that BASS met his
death at the hands of person or persons unknown, wielding a blunt instrument.
Time of death was set between the hours of 12 and 8 a.m. on Sunday.
Pvt, Odell White, employed at the bowling alley by Manager W.L. woodrow,
testified that he last saw "UNCLE JACK" BASS, as he was familiarly known by the
soldiers, alive at closing time: midnight Saturday.
White discovered the front door of the building partly open the next morning
at 8:10 when he came to work, and became alarmed when he noticed that the door
of a closet where cash was kept had been pried open, he stated.
NOTICED BLANKETS-He then noticed a mass of blankets under the bed of BASS'
room, noticed a bare foot protruding, and immediately notified several nearby
military policemen, he said.
Military and civil authorities, including Sheriff I.V. Pruitt, L. t.
Frazier, coroner, and Ben Baker, deputy sheriff, were then summoned.
A soldier who had never frequented the place before sat at a table in the
alley during the entire evening prior to the murder, and another man unknown to
White inquired just prior to the discovery of the body as to the opening time
of the establishment, White testified.
MANAGER TESTIFIES-W.L. Woodrow, the alley's manager, stated that an
unusually large amount of cash was kept on hand Saturday night, as it was
payday for one of the divisions. The money was kept in a register in a closet
near the victim's bed.
A total of $465 in cash was taken at the time of the murder, making robbery
the probable motive. Of the 30 watches which BASS had kept as security on money
lent to soldiers, three were also missing from the closet.
Capt. Charles A. Smith, medical officer who had been called to examine the
body at the time of its discovery, stated that death could have resulted from
either the multiple skull fractures dealt by six blows from the bowling pin, or
the resulting loss of blood.
NECK FRACTURED-The victim's neck was possibly broken by the blows, he said
after examining the body prior to the inquest.
Testimony discounted the supposition, caused by the fact that a shirt was
found knotted around the victim's neck, that BASS had been garroted. No
explanation was found for the belt tied around his left arm.
Testimony of the witnesses was not conclusive as to whether or not BASS had
struggled with the murderer, as the room and bed might have been upset in the
search for $200 in cash which BASS had cached in the bed.
There was also a question as to whether there had been one intruder or two.
Two bowling pins, one of them blood stained, were found near the body, and it
was thought highly improbable that one man hadd broken into the rear of the
building grasped a bowling pin in each hand, and groped down the dark alley to
the room where the janitor slept.
TOOLS SCATTERED-Tools from a box in the room were scattered about according
to the witnesses, but testimony bore out that none of them had been the lethal
weapon.
Other witnesses at the inquest were Pruitt, and several military policemen
from the fort who had been called by Pvt. White.
Members of the coroner's jury were Ben Baker, J.C. Hubbard, J.D. Warnock,
J.M. Patrick, Walter Muir, and Henry Keahey.
As Federal Bureau of Investigation agents, called in because the murder
occurred on the military reservation, and military authorities pressed the
search for the murderer or murderers, aided by prints and other clues. Funeral
services for BASS were held at 6 p.m. yesterday in Cloverdale, New Mexico, with
the Hubbard-Allison mortuary in charge.
Surving BASS are his wife, MRS. DORA E. BASS, Clifton; his mother, MRS.
SUSAN BASS, Cloverdale; three daughters, Mrs. John Day and Mrs. G.I. Pace, both
of Morenci, and Mrs. Ervin Goats, Animas, N.M; a son, JOHN L. BASS, Clifton; a
sister, Mrs. Lee Henderson, Cloverdale; and two brothers, Holland Bass,
Morenci, and Clyde Bass, Cloverdale.
Funeral arrangements for Powell, who is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jimmie
Powell, have not yet been completed but burial will probably be in Florale,
Alabama, his former home.

JACK BASS FOUND MURDERED SUNDAY NEAR FT. HUACHUCA
Word was received here Sunday by HOLLAND BASS, head watchman at the Bechtel
plant, that his brother, JACK BASS, formerly of this community had been killed.
MR. BASS was found whith his head crushed in by a weapon said to have been a
bowling pin, in his bowling alley near Fort Huachuca, Sunday morning. Meager
reports coming to the sheriff's office here are that MR. BASS had been killed
and robbed. No other information has been received at this time.
HOLLAND BASS left immediately for Fort Huachuca. Leaving from Morenci Sunday
with Mr. Bass were his neices, daughters of the victim, Mrs. John Day and Mrs.
Pace.
This above article appeared in the Morenci, Greenlee County, Arizona newspaper
in August 1942. Daniel Edwin Bass was buried at Cloverdale Cemetery, Cloverdale, Hidalgo County, New Mexico; Cloverdale is located about forty miles south of Animas, Hidalgo, New Mexico.

     
     Mary Snow was born on 11 October 1832 at Barren County, Kentucky, daughter of Abner Hammett Snow and Elizabeth Mize. AltMrg?: ldsliving.com also shows a Mary Snow in the family line, but it shows a Mary Snow married to Johne Milne, who had a daughter Sarah Jane Milne, who married Lebius Thaddeous Larremore.
     At age 23, Mary married John Milne . John and Mary were married on Wednesday, 27 February 1856 at Burnet County, Texas.
     At age 35, Mary married Samuel Houston Larremore , son of John Larremore and Amanda Elizabeth Conway. Samuel and Mary were married on Thursday, 8 October 1868 at Gillespie County, Texas. The Marriage record indicates both Sam and Mary Snow Milne were living in Kerr County in 1868.
     Mary Snow died in February 1888 at Eddy County, New Mexico, at age 55. She was buried at Elk Cemetery, Chaves County, New Mexico.

     William Thomas Larremore is a Mayflower Descendant.
     William Thomas Larremore was born on 14 May 1871 at Kerr County, Texas, son of Samuel Houston Larremore and Mary Snow.
     At age 26, William married Marinda Alice Cady , daughter of James Curtis Cady Sr and Scyntha Alice Green. William and Marinda were married on Sunday, 23 January 1898 at Hays County, Texas.
     William was a homesteader in Chaves County. He is shown with 3 sections of land     
          W½SE      30/      16-S      17-E      No      New Mexico PM      NM      Chaves
          SWNE      30/      16-S      17-E      No      New Mexico PM      NM      Chaves
          SESE      30/      16-S      17-E      No      New Mexico PM      NM      Chaves.
     William Thomas Larremore died on 10 October 1952 at Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, at age 81. He was buried at Memory Lane, Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico; Bring's Funeral Home in Tucson, AZ relocated him to Silver City, NM for burial.

     Mary Louella Larremore is a Mayflower Descendant.
     Mary Louella Larremore was born on 10 February 1874 at Texas, daughter of Samuel Houston Larremore and Mary Snow.
     At age 16, Mary Louella Larremore married W. J. Russell . They were married on Wednesday, 10 September 1890 at Weed, New Mexico.
     Mary Louella Larremore died on 17 July 1965 at age 91. She was buried at Lovington Cemetery, Lovington, Lea County, New Mexico.

     
     Mary Catherine Benson was born on 4 April 1856 at Kerr County, Texas, daughter of William H. Benson and Mary V. Runnels.
     At age 16, Mary married John Thomas Larremore , son of John Larremore and Amanda Elizabeth Conway. John and Mary were married on Sunday, 28 April 1872 at Kerr County, Texas.
     Mary Catherine Benson died on 20 September 1935 at San Patricio County, Texas, at age 79. She was buried at Aransas Pass, San Patricio County, Texas.

     
     Sarah Senora Larremore was born on 27 March 1889, daughter of John Thomas Larremore and Mary Catherine Benson.
     At age 10, Sarah married Henry Levi Holden . Henry and Sarah were married on Wednesday, 31 January 1900 at Gillespie County, Texas.
     Sarah Senora Larremore appeared on the census of 1920 at Precinct #3, ED #104, Page 7A, Dwelling #108, Family #139, Gillespie County, Texas;
     Holden Henry H M 42 M TX FL TX Farmer
     Holden Senora W F 35 M TX TX TX
     Holden Levy S M 15 S TX TX TX
     Holden Myrtell D F 12 S TX TX TX
     Holden Dan S M 9 S TX TX TX
     Holden Gertrude D F 6 S TX TX TX
     Holden George S M 4 S TX TX TX.
     Sarah Senora Larremore died in 1941. She was buried at Prairie View Cemetery, Aransas Pass, San Patricio County, Texas.

     
     Eli Samuel Larremore was born in February 1873 at Texas, son of John Thomas Larremore and Mary Catherine Benson.
     Eli appeared on the census of 1920 at Blanco County, Texas, The census captures him working on the farm of John M. Holden and family; wife of John Holden was Quinnie Amelia Larremore, Eli's sister.
     Eli Samuel Larremore died after 1920.

     
     George Lafayette Larremore was born on 20 December 1875 at Texas, son of John Thomas Larremore and Mary Catherine Benson.
     He was a Miner.
     George Lafayette Larremore died on 2 March 1952 at Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona, at age 76; Bronchicteous (sp) and Artemosche... heart disease.

     
     Thadeus Larremore , son of John Thomas Larremore and Mary Catherine Benson.
     Thadeus Larremore was born, son of John Thomas Larremore and Mary Catherine Benson.

     
     Myrtle Lee Larremore , daughter of John Thomas Larremore and Mary Catherine Benson.
     Myrtle Lee Larremore was born, daughter of John Thomas Larremore and Mary Catherine Benson.

     
     Lilly Larremore was born, daughter of John Thomas Larremore and Mary Catherine Benson.
     Lilly Larremore , daughter of John Thomas Larremore and Mary Catherine Benson.

     
     Robert Lafayette McDonald was born on 11 March 1844 at Jefferson County, Illinois, son of Thomas McDonald and Rachel Axley.
     In 1861 the civil war between the states began. Lafe is quoted in the Frontier Times as saying "My people were Union in their sentiments. My father could never reconcile himself to the belief that it was right to rebel against the United States government. I was but eighteen years old at the time, but had imbibed my father's sentiments. But not knowing what to do, I first joined a ranger company enlisting under Captain Jim Hunter. This captain soon resigned and Capt. Wm. Banta was chosen as his successor. This was in 1862.
     At age 20, Robert married Mahala Alwilda Joy , daughter of Wiley Joy and Hulda Elizabeth Frazier. Robert and Mahala were married on Sunday, 10 April 1864 at Gillespie County, Texas.
     Shortly after his marriage to Mahala Alwiida Joy, he was told that, as a Ranger, he would be required to enlist as a regular soldier in the Confederate Army. Being of Union sentiment, he deserted along with Ed Jaynes and John Joy. But they were captured and taken prisoner on their way to Mexico. They escaped and eventually found their way to Mexico.
     While in Mexico, they heard of a Mrs. Joy and her daughter being killed by Indians, but had no way of knowing for sure if this was his wife and mother-in-law.
     Walking 700 miles on foot, they found their way to Union troops that were stationed near the mouth of the Rio Grande. With the troops, they went to Brazos Island and took a boat from there to New Orleans; where they enlisted in the Union army on March 11, 1865. Later that year, he was patrolling between Brownsville and Laredo when he heard of Lee's surrender and the end of the Civil War. He could now go home and find out if it was his wife that was murdered, and it was.
     At age 25, Robert married Amanda Elizabeth (Bettie) Larremore , daughter of John Larremore and Amanda Elizabeth Conway. Amanda and Robert were married on Thursday, 18 March 1869 at Gillespie, Texas.
     The 1900 census of Eddy County, New Mexico, Prec. 4, line or family 55 shows Samuel in the home of his Brother, Robert Lafayette McDonald. It reads:
     McDonald, R L 56 farmer/husband born-Illinois
     Elizabeth 46 wife Texas
     Randolph 25 son Texas
     Walter 18 son Texas
     Maude 12 daughter Texas
     Archie 3 son Texas
     Samuel T 46 brother Illinois.
     Robert Lafayette McDonald died on 10 February 1929 at Eddy County, New Mexico, at age 84. He was buried at McDonald Cemetery, Eddy County, New Mexico.

     
     Samuel Thomas McDonald was born on 5 June 1870 at Texas, son of Robert Lafayette McDonald and Amanda Elizabeth (Bettie) Larremore.
     Samuel Thomas McDonald died on 15 December 1871 at Gillespie County, Texas, at age 1.

     
     George Monroe McDonald was born on 18 December 1872 at Gillespie County, Texas, son of Robert Lafayette McDonald and Amanda Elizabeth (Bettie) Larremore.
     At age 25, George married Dieu Donnie Sassin . George and Dieu were married on Wednesday, 22 June 1898 at Eddy County, New Mexico. Their marriage is recorded in Eddy County, New Mexico Marriages, Vol. I, No. 2, page 81.
     George Monroe McDonald died on 4 December 1934 at Optima, Texas County, Oklahoma, at age 61. He was buried at Guymon Cemetery, Texas County, Oklahoma. His obituary reads:
LAST RITES FOR GEO. MCDONALD
     The Methodist Church at Optima was filled to capacity Friday afternoon after friends gathered to participate in the last rites for George McDonald, as a tribute to his splendid life, and in respect for his fine character. A sextet composed of Adrian Rea, Reggie Frank, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Holt, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Durst sang with beautifully splendid voices a favorite song of the deceased, "That Beautiful Home," and "Meet Me There," "That Beautiful Land," "Going Down the Valley," and "Rock of Ages." Pall bearers were C. J. Calvert, Lloyd Gregg, Vernon Zbinden, Carl Gebhart, and Henry Ansley.
     The kind words of the Rev. W. H. Ellis brought peace and comfort to the hearts of the sorrowing ones both in the service at the church and the prayer at the home, together with the song, "Abide With Me," tenderly sung by the sextet.
     Mr. McDonald was laid to rest in the Guymon Cemetery, leaving evidences and influences of a Christian life, and years of sacrifice and kindness, to his loved ones.
     George Monroe McDonald, son of R. L. and Elizabeth Larremore McDonald, was born in Gillespie County, Texas on December 18, 1872 and finally passed from this life December 4, 1934, age 61 years, 11 months, and 14 days.
     Moving with his parents, when a lad of eleven to Seven Rivers, New Mexico, he grew to manhood. Born on the frontier, he has always known the rugged life of the frontier. As a young man he entered the cattle business and continued this for some years.
     His mother preceded him in death, November 17, 1903. His father, a much loved character of this community, passed away February 10, 1929. On June 22, 1898, he was married to Miss Donnie Sassin. To this sacred union God gave five children, one daughter and four sons. One son, Clarence, met a tragic death, September 30, 1929.
     The family moved to Texas County, Oklahoma in May 1919, settling near Optima, Oklahoma, where they have since resided.
     Death came quickly, and as he would hae chosen, while busy at work as foreman of the construction crew, at the Wright Lake, west of Optima. He was a loyal and devoted husband; a kind loving father; and a true and appreciative friend and neighbor. To know him was to love him. His happy jovial disposition, made him a friend to all, and his passing marks a very distinct loss to our community.
     Those who will cherish his memory include the sorrowing wife; one daughter, Mrs. Grace Knowles and family, of Guymon, Oklahoma; three sons, Ralph and wife of Optima; Clifford and wife of Hooker, Oklahoma; and Gerald and family of Guymon, Oklahoma; three brothers, Walter McDonald and family of Carlsbad, New Mexico, Martin McDonald and family of Gila, New Mexico, Archie McDonald and family of Vaughn, New Mexico; one sister, Mrs. Ellie Cole and family of Munster, Texas; six grandchildren, and a host of friends join with these in their sorrow.
     Living for those, God gave to his care, loving weith love that was thoughtful and rare. Toiling, that never his broad shoulders be bare, sharing whatever God gave him to share. Never afraid of the wind or the cold. Happy in spirit, courageous, and bold. Helping with gladness, the needy and old. Rich in those virtues, not measured by gold. Accepted, unflinching, the dread hand of fate. Never believed it was wholesome to hate. Deeply in love with his flock and his mate. Youthful, regardless of calendar's date. A lover of music, delighted in song. Singing and working the whole day long. Sturdy for justice, not willing that wrong. Should injure his dear ones, while he was so strong. Slipped away in a dear quiet way, never a word or phrase did he say. Gone to his rest, but not far away, a toiler, who tolled til the close of his day.

CARD OF THANKS
Words could never express the gratitude that is in our hearts for the many tender ministrations you have shown us in our recent sorrow. Your words and the beautiful flowers with their messages of sympathy and love will a cherished possession in our minds and hearts.
Mrs. George McDonald and family.

     
     Dieu Donnie Sassin was born on 9 October 1881 at Throckmorton Co., Texas,, daughter of Oscar and Letha Sassin.
     At age 16, Dieu married George Monroe McDonald , son of Robert Lafayette McDonald and Amanda Elizabeth (Bettie) Larremore. George and Dieu were married on Wednesday, 22 June 1898 at Eddy County, New Mexico. Their marriage is recorded in Eddy County, New Mexico Marriages, Vol. I, No. 2, page 81.
     Dieu Donnie Sassin died on 26 November 1935 at Optima, Texas County, Oklahoma, at age 54. She was buried at Guymon Cemetery, Texas County, Oklahoma.
     Dieu Donnie Sassin Obituary reads:
MRS. G. M. MCDONALD
     Donnie, daughter of Oscar and Letha Sassin, was born at Throckmorton, Texas on October 9, 1881. As a child of five years she moved with her parents to Seven Rivers, New Mexico, where she grew to womanhood. Here on June 22, 1892 she was married to Mr. George M. McDonald.
     To this union, God gave five children, a daughter and four sons. The family later moved to Lakewood, New Mexico and in 1919 came to Texas County, Oklahoma, settling at Optima, which was her home till death called her.
     Mrs. McDonald knew the sorrows of life. About six years ago, a son, Clarence, was terribly burned and death ensued. Almost a year ago the husband was taken.
     A few months ago she was stricken with a dread disease and after weeks of patient suffering slipt away to be with her loved one and her Lord in the early morning of November 26, 1935.
     In 1922 she confessed the Christ as a personal Savior and united with the M. E. Church south at Optima, Oklahoma under the ministry of Rev. Longino. She lived a quiet life of glad faith and helpful service. By her life she gave a full and beautiful meaning to the words daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend.
     Those who will cherish her memory include the aged mother, Mrs. Letha Sassin, a daughter, Mrs. W. E. Knowles and family of Guymon; three sons, Gerald McDonald and family of Guymon; Ralph McDonald and wife of Optima; Clifford McDonald and wife of Hooker; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Esther Prestly and family of Liberal, Kansas; a brother, Louis Sassin of Optima; three sisters, Mrs. J.
O. Drummond of San Antonio, Texas; Mrs. Hugh H. Johnson of Sudan, Texas, and Mrs. Ben Calvert of Goodwell; seven grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.
     Funeral services were held at the Optima Methodist church by Rev. Cecil Ellis and Rev. R. L. Wells. Songs of faith and hope were sung by a sexette consisting of Mrs. Carl Holt, Mrs. Steve Durst, Carl Holt, Steve Durst, Reggie Frank and Rev. Adrian Rea with Mrs. J. Rea at the piano.
     The following neighbors bore the body to its final resting place in Guymon Cemetery: Vernon Spenden, Howard Stamper, Carl Gebhart, Lloyd Gregg, Doris Ansley and C. J. Calvert.

CARD OF THANKS
We desire to use this means of expressing our thanks to the many neighbors and friends who have shown every possible kindness to our loved one and ourselves in the passing of our dear sister, daughter and mother. Mrs. W. E. Knowles and family Gerald McDonald and family Mr. and Mrs. Clifford McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McDonald Mrs. Prestly and children The Sassin families W. L. McDonald and family A. L. McDonald and family.

     
     John Randolph McDonald was born on 23 February 1875 at Noxville, Kimble County, Texas, son of Robert Lafayette McDonald and Amanda Elizabeth (Bettie) Larremore.
     At age 26, John married Alice Berta Rayner . John and Alice were married on Wednesday, 19 June 1901 at Eddy County, New Mexico.
     John Randolph McDonald died on 12 October 1931 at New Mexico at age 56. He was buried at McDonald Cemetery, Eddy County, New Mexico.

     
     Alice Berta Rayner was born on 11 August 1880 at Noxville, Gillespie County, Texas.
     At age 20, Alice married John Randolph McDonald , son of Robert Lafayette McDonald and Amanda Elizabeth (Bettie) Larremore. John and Alice were married on Wednesday, 19 June 1901 at Eddy County, New Mexico.
     Alice Berta Rayner died in 1947.

     
     Rachel Ella Ann McDonald was born on 23 April 1877 at Gillespie County, Texas, daughter of Robert Lafayette McDonald and Amanda Elizabeth (Bettie) Larremore.
     At age 19, Rachel married Robert William Cole . Robert and Rachel were married on Wednesday, 3 June 1896 at Eddy County, New Mexico.
     Rachel Ella Ann McDonald died on 9 February 1946 at Krum, Denton County, Texas, at age 68. She was buried at Hayes Cemetery, Myra, Cooke County, Texas.

     
     Robert William Cole After the death of their mother, Robert William (Will) and Walter Franklin
(Walter) Cole went to New Mexico where they lived for several years. Around
1909 Will and Ellie moved back to Texas and settled at Myra, Cooke, Texas.

on the 1900 census of Eddy County, New Mexico, Prec. 4, line or family 57, it
shows:
Cole, Robert W 36 farmer/husband born-North Carolina
Rachel 23 wife Texas
David L 3 son New Mexico
James W 1 son New Mexico.
     Robert William Cole was born on 22 November 1862 at Stokes County, North Carolina.
     At age 33, Robert married Rachel Ella Ann McDonald , daughter of Robert Lafayette McDonald and Amanda Elizabeth (Bettie) Larremore. Robert and Rachel were married on Wednesday, 3 June 1896 at Eddy County, New Mexico.
     Robert William Cole died on 12 September 1934 at Myra, Cooke County, Texas, at age 71. He was buried at Hayes Cemetery, Cooke County, Texas.

     
     William Oliver McDonald was born on 9 June 1879 at Gillespie County, Texas, son of Robert Lafayette McDonald and Amanda Elizabeth (Bettie) Larremore.
     William Oliver McDonald died on 9 August 1895 at age 16. He was buried at McDonald Cemetery, Eddy County, New Mexico.