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     John Orum was born in 1876 at Texas.

     Homer Ray Gooch was born on 25 March 1908 at Telephone, Fannin County, Texas. He married Hazel Pauline Mann, daughter of William Carlos Mann and Della Mary Orum, on 21 December 1935 at Texas. Homer Ray Gooch died on 22 March 1985 at Marysville, Snohomish County, Washington, at age 76.

     James W. 'Jack' Gooch was born on 25 September 1868 at Arkansas. He married Jerusa Isabelle 'Bell' Taylor circa 1901. James W. 'Jack' Gooch died on 1 January 1942 at Precinct 6, Fannin County, Texas, at age 73; I have copy of death certificate. He was buried on 3 January 1942 at Forest Grove Cemetery, Telephone, Fannin County, Texas.

     Jerusa Isabelle 'Bell' Taylor was born on 19 June 1876 at Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. She married James W. 'Jack' Gooch circa 1901. Jerusa Isabelle 'Bell' Taylor died on 21 February 1965 at Medical & Surgical Hospital, Bonham, Fannin County, Texas, at age 88; I have copy of death certificate. She was buried on 22 February 1965 at Forest Grove Cemetery, Telephone, Fannin County, Texas.

     Thornton Buragard Mann Jr. was born on 17 February 1862 at Mississippi. He married Martha Abbigale 'Abbey' Weldon circa 1890. Thornton Buragard Mann Jr. died on 14 November 1941 at Allen Memorial Hospital, Bonham, Fannin County, Texas, at age 79; I have copy of death certificate. He was buried after 14 November 1941 at Orr's Chapel Cemetery, 2 miles northwest of Monkstown, Fannin County, Texas; I have picture of grave marker.

     Martha Abbigale 'Abbey' Weldon was born on 20 August 1861 at Arkansas. She married Thornton Buragard Mann Jr. circa 1890. Martha Abbigale 'Abbey' Weldon died on 28 June 1939 at Bonham, Fannin County, Texas, at age 77; I have copy of death certificate. She was buried on 29 June 1939 at Orr's Chapel Cemetery, 2 miles northwest of Monkstown, Fannin County, Texas.

     Robert Eugene 'Bob' Sexton was born on 11 October 1932. He married Bobbie Joe Roach, daughter of John Floyd Roach and Della Mary Orum, circa 1952. Robert Eugene 'Bob' Sexton died on 17 January 1992 at age 59.

     Melanie Ann Lilley was born on 21 February 1957. She died on 14 August 2002 at age 45; found in the Social Security death index last living in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California.

     John C. Smith was born in February 1846 at Tennessee. He married Eliza (?) circa 1869.

     Eliza (?) was born in November 1853 at Tennessee. She married John C. Smith circa 1869.

     Ralph L. Chiles was born on 1 March 1913 at Missouri. He married Dean LaVerne Smith, daughter of Thomas Monroe 'Tom' Smith and Gertrude Orum, before 1941. Ralph L. Chiles died on 17 January 1995 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 81; I have copy of small death notice. He was buried on 20 January 1995 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with LaVerne.

     Jesse M. Plunk was born on 10 September 1910 at Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma. He married Bonnie Lou Smith, daughter of Thomas Monroe 'Tom' Smith and Gertrude Orum, on 2 August 1930 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Jesse M. Plunk died on 10 October 1983 at his home, El Reno, Canadian County, Oklahoma, at age 73; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 13 October 1983 at El Reno Cemetery, El Reno, Canadian County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Vester E. Plunk was born on 22 December 1891 at Tennessee. He married Millie Smithwick on 22 November 1909 at Beckham County, Oklahoma. Vester E. Plunk died on 3 June 1972 at South Community Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 80; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 5 June 1972 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Millie Smithwick was born on 23 September 1891 at Tennessee. She married Vester E. Plunk on 22 November 1909 at Beckham County, Oklahoma. Millie Smithwick died in March 1973 at age 81; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Houston, Harris County, Texas.

     Wyatt Melvin Butt was born on 1 January 1853 at Texas. He married Carrie (?) before 1878. Wyatt Melvin Butt married Mary Elizabeth 'Mollie' Odom circa 1887. Wyatt Melvin Butt died on 11 March 1941 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Cruce, Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma, at age 88; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 13 March 1941 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.
     Wyatt Melvin Butt appeared on the census of 5 July 1880 at S.D.3; E.D. 7; Page 48, 7th Precinct, Grayson County, Texas; is age 26, married to 'Cary', and he is working as a laborer. Their twin daughters, Lula & Lillie, are with them. He appeared on the census of 16 May 1910 at S.D.3; E.D.68; Sheet 19 A & B, Checotah, McIntosh County, Oklahoma; is age 55, has been married 22 years to Mollie, and he is working as the superintendent of the I.O.O.F. Widow's and Orphans Home. He appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at S.D.3; E.D.56; Sheet 4 B, Lone Grove Town, Carter County, Oklahoma; is age 65, married to Mollie, and he is farming. His adopted son, Lee, and 2 other children are with them.

     Mary Elizabeth 'Mollie' Odom was born on 21 April 1869 at Texas. She married Wyatt Melvin Butt circa 1887. Mary Elizabeth 'Mollie' Odom died on 31 December 1928 at Oklahoma at age 59. She was buried in January 1929 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Forrest Larrimore King Sr. was born in 1894 at Arkansas. He married Lorine (?) circa 1920.

     Wiley Ray Glover was born on 13 July 1915 at Baldwyn, Prentiss & Lee Counties, Mississippi. He married Bonnie Lou Smith, daughter of Thomas Monroe 'Tom' Smith and Gertrude Orum, circa 1946. Wiley Ray Glover died on 31 August 1976 at Saint Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 61; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 4 September 1976 at Arlington Memory Gardens, Midwest City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Merle C. Plunk was born on 27 October 1930. He died on 14 May 1973 at Los Angeles County, California, at age 42.

     Roy Allen Plunk was born on 7 June 1938 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. He died on 2 September 1981 at Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 43; was found in Social Security death index having last benefit paid in Tuttle, Grady County, Oklahoma. I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 5 September 1981 at Arlington Memory Gardens, Midwest City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Raymond Melvin Glover was born on 2 March 1947 at Oklahoma. He died on 3 November 1979 at Edmond, Logan County, Oklahoma, at age 32; I have small death notice and the article about the plane crash in which he died. See article. He was buried on 7 November 1979 at Arlington Memory Gardens, Midwest City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Matilda Putnam was born in January 1868 at Alabama. She married William 'J. W.' Roach in 1887. Matilda Putnam died in 1924.

     William 'J. W.' Roach was born in March 1868 at North Carolina. He married Matilda Putnam in 1887. William 'J. W.' Roach died in 1916.

     Mack Allen Johnston was born on 25 September 1872 at Cresson, Hood County, Texas. He married Sefronia Angeline 'Fronie' Haley in 1895. Mack Allen Johnston died on 3 January 1957 at Bluff Dale, Erath County, Texas, at age 84; I have copy of death certificate. He was buried on 5 January 1957 at Rock Church Cemetery, Tolar, Hood County, Texas.
     Mack Allen Johnston appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 at S.D.4; E.D.74; Sheet 13 B & 14 A, Justice Precint 5, Erath County, Texas; is age 27, has been married 4 years to Fronie, and he is farming. Fronie has had 1 child, and he is with them. They live near Mack's parents. He appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at S.D.12; E.D.15; Sheet 5 A, Justice Precinct 5, Erath County, Texas; is age 47, married to Feronia, and he is farming. Three children are with them. He appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at E.D.72;-18; S.D.15; Sheet 8 A, Justice Precinct 5, Erath County, Texas; is age 57, married to Fronie, and he is working as a laborer on a ranch that he owns. Their son, Fred, is with them.

     Matthew William Johnston was born on 3 January 1874 at Texas. He married Ada E. Morrow, daughter of James M. Morrow and Eliza (?), on 5 June 1898 at Erath County, Texas. Matthew William Johnston married Euna Whitaker, daughter of Stephen A. Whitaker and Sally Elizabeth (?), before 19 April 1910. Matthew William Johnston died on 6 June 1953 at his home, Butner (east of), Seminole County, Oklahoma, at age 79; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 11 June 1953 at Wetumka Cemetery, Wetumka, Hughes County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with Euna. The death date on the marker is June 6, but Matthew's obituary states he died on Tuesday, which would be the 9th. I don't know which is correct.
     Matthew William Johnston appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 at S.D.4; E.D.74; Sheet 13 B & 14 A, Justice Precinct 5, Erath County, Texas; is age 25, has been married one year to Ada, and he is farming. One child is with them. They live next to Matthew's parents. He appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at S.D.4; E.D.114; Sheet 5 B, Wetumka, Hughes County, Oklahoma; is age 33, married to Euna, and he is working as a laborer who drills wells. This is a second marriage for both. Euna's daughter, Vera Cobble, is with them. They are with Euna's parents. He appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 at S.D.4; E.D.250; Sheet 6 A, Lincoln Township, Seminole County, Oklahoma; is age 44, now married to Euna, and he is farming. Four children are with them. He appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at E.D.67-17; S.D.10; Sheet 2 B & 3 A, Lincoln Township, Seminole County, Oklahoma; is age 54, married to Euna, and he is farming. Five children are with them. All are listed as Johnston.

     Ollie Aughtry Johnston was born on 10 May 1877 at Texas. He married Mabel Maylee Watson, daughter of Robert Watson and Claudie Leatherman, in 1899. Ollie Aughtry Johnston died on 28 December 1957 at Palo Pinto County, Texas, at age 80.
     Ollie Aughtry Johnston appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 at S.D.4; E.D.74; Sheet 13 B & 14 A, Justice Precinct 5, Erath County, Texas; is age 23, has been married not even a year to Ethel, and he is farming. They live near Ollie's brothers and parents. He appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 at S.D.4; E.D.4; Sheet 9 A, Caney Township, Atoka County, Oklahoma; is age 33, has been married 10 years to Mabel, and he is farming. Mabel has had 3 children, all are living. He appeared on the census of 18 March 1920 at S.D.12, E.D.26; Sheet 2 B, Precinct 3, Hood County, Texas; is age 42, married to Mabel, and he is farming. Five children are with them. Cleve isn't with them.

     Mabel Maylee Watson was born on 28 August 1880 at Gonzalez County, Texas. She married Ollie Aughtry Johnston, son of Caleb N. Johnston and Rebecca J. Orum, in 1899. Mabel Maylee Watson died on 13 December 1948 at Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas, at age 68; I have copy of death certificate. She was buried after 13 December 1948 at Dublin, Erath County, Texas.

     Sefronia Angeline 'Fronie' Haley was born on 17 November 1875 at Coryell County, Texas. She married Mack Allen Johnston, son of Caleb N. Johnston and Rebecca J. Orum, in 1895. Sefronia Angeline 'Fronie' Haley died on 2 October 1946 at Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, at age 70; I have copy of death certificate. Was divorced at the time of her death. She was buried after 2 October 1946 at Rock Church Cemetery, Tolar, Hood County, Texas.

     Ada E. Morrow was born in May 1880 at Texas. She married Matthew William Johnston, son of Caleb N. Johnston and Rebecca J. Orum, on 5 June 1898 at Erath County, Texas. Ada E. Morrow died on 15 November 1910 at Erath County, Texas, at age 30.

     Earnest Lee Johnston was born on 24 May 1899 at Texas. He died on 14 September 1977 at Jones County, Texas, at age 78.
     Earnest Lee Johnston appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at S.D.12; E.D.19; Sheet 8 A, Justice Precinct 1, Erath County, Texas; is age 11, and living with his maternal grandparents, James & Eliza Morrow. His sister, Ethel, is also living here.