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NELLIE MAE FOSTER (3.5.4) is the daughter of Oscar David Foster and Virginia (Shelton) Foster.  Nellie was born on April 22, 1902 in Franklin County, Arkansas.  On June 19, 1918, Nellie Foster married George Willard Seigrist (born November 14, 1886).  George was previously married and had three sons:  Harvey Seigrist, George Seigrist, Jr. and Curtis Seigrist.  George and Nellie Seigrist were the parents of seven children:

  Floyd Rolland Seigrist (3.5.4.1), b. June 24, 1922
  Willard Wilbur Seigrist (3.5.4.2), b. January 16, 1925
  Jewell Mae Seigrist (3.5.4.3), b. February 4, 1928
  Buddy Loyd Seigrist (3.5.4.4), b. January 31, 1929
  Geraldine Evelyn Seigrist (3.5.4.5), b. May 21, 1932
  Opal Alberta Seigrist (3.5.4.6), b. November 11, 1935, N. Little Rock, Arkansas
  Shirley Clinton Seigrist (3.5.4.7), b. April 21, 1938

George Seigrist died in March of 1943.  Nellie Mae (Foster) Seigrist died on January 13, 1987 and was buried in the Elgin, Texas Cemetery.

References:  1)  Letter, Esther (Foster) Moor to Harold Casey, June 5, 1979;  2)  Family Group Sheet by Harold Casey, 1979

FLOYD ROLLAND SEIGRIST (3.5.4.1) is the son of George Willard Seigrist and Nellie Mae (Foster) Seigrist.  Floyd was born on June 24, 1922.  Floyd Seigrist married Jacksie Elrena Graham.  Floyd and Jacksie Seigrist are the parents of eight children:

  Floyd Rolland Seigrist, Jr., b. August, 1944
  Ginger Seigrist
  Shelia Sharon Seigrist
  Charles B. Seigrist
  Sandy Seigrist
  Shirley Diane Seigrist
  Jimmy Wayne Seigrist
  Charlotte Seigrist

Floyd Seigrist and his second wife, Marlene, were the parents of three children:

  Matthew Seigrist
  Luke Seigrist
  John Seigrist

Floyd Seigrist was accidentally electrocuted in May of 1974, Ginger Seigrist died of pneumonia in 1946, Sandy Seigrist drowned in 1968 and Jimmy Wayne Seigrist drowned in June, 1985.

Reference:  1)  Family Group Sheet by Lenita Herman and Shirley Campbell, October 31, 1986

WILLARD WILBUR SEIGRIST (3.5.4.2) is the son of George Willard Seigrist and Nellie Mae (Foster) Seigrist.  Willard was born January 16, 1925.  Willard Seigrist married Margie Ovid Howard.  Willard and Margie Seigrist were the parents of three children:

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  George Willard Seigrist
  Esther Nell Seigrist
  James Seigrist

Willard and Margie Seigrist were divorced.  Willard Seigrist and his second wife, Rose, were the parents of two children:

  Mark Seigrist
  Lisa Seigrist

Reference:  1)  Family Group Sheet by Lenita Herman and Shirley Campbell, October 21, 1986

JEWELL MAE SEIGRIST (3.5.4.3) is the daughter of George Willard Seigrist and Nellie Mae (Foster) Seigrist.  Jewell was born on February 4, 1928.  Jewell Seigrist married Jack Burnett and they were the parents of three children:

  Penny Jeanet Burnett
  Jack Burnett
  Pam Burnett

Jack Burnett was shot to death.  Jewell Burnett married a second time to Holly Hollingsworth.  Holly and Jewell Hollingsworth were the parents of two daughters:

  Teri Hollingsworth
  Robin Hollingsworth

Reference:  1)  Family Group Sheet by Lenita Herman and Shirley Campbell, October 21, 1986

BUDDY LOYD SEIGRIST (3.5.4.4) is the son of George Willard Seigrist and Nellie Mae (Foster) Seigrist.  Buddy was born on January 31, 1929.  Buddy Seigrist married Mary Kathleen Kitchel and they are the parents of seven children:

  Mary Jane Seigrist
  Buddy Loyd Seigrist, Jr.
  Sara Susan Seigrist
  Jackie Dale Seigrist
  Richard Kieth Seigrist
  Opal Janise Seigrist
  Teresa Seigrist

Reference:  1)  Family Group Sheet by Lenita Herman and Shirley Campbell, October 21, 1986

GERALDINE EVELYN SEIGRIST (3.5.4.5) is the daughter of George Willard Seigrist and Nellie Mae (Foster) Seigrist.  Geraldine was born on May 21, 1932.  Geraldine Seigrist married Walter Manual Staley and they were the parents of three children:

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  Walter Manual Staley
  Bruce Allen Staley
  Valeria Staley

Walter and Geraldine Staley were divorced.  Geraldine married a second time to Douglas Earl Williams and they had no children.

Reference:  1)  Family Group Sheet by Lenita Herman and Shirley Campbell, October 21, 1986

OPAL ALBERTA SEIGRIST (3.5.4.6) is the daughter of George Willard Seigrist and Nellie Mae (Foster) Seigrist.  Opal was born on November 11, 1935 in North Little Rock, Arkansas.  Opal Seigrist married William Broxson (born in Florida).  William and Opal Broxson were the parents of one daughter:

  Shirley Michelle Broxson, b. June 27, 1963, San Diego, California

William Broxson and Opal (Seigrist) Broxson were divorced.  William Broxson died in 1968 in Florida.  Opal married a second time to David Jaques Gilkerson, the son of Nate Gilkerson and $IJaques;MildredMildred (Jaques) Gilkerson.  David and Opal Gilkerson are the parents of one daughter:

  Tonia Renee Gilkerson, b. February 7, 1967, San Diego, California

David Gilkerson died of cancer on November 15, 1986.  Opal (Seigrist) Gilkerson is now married to Ronald Wood.  On February 9, 1980, Shirley Michelle Broxson married Kevin Dean.  Kevin and Michelle Dean are the parents of three children:  -  Michael Dallas Dean, b. December 23, 1980 in Hood River, Oregon,  -  Skylar Thomas Dean, b. November 3, 1982 in Stamford, Texas,  -  Porsha Renee Dean, b. May 7, 1985 in Stamford, Texas.  Kevin and Michelle Dean were divorced in 1986.

On May 18, 1983, Tonia Gilkerson married Robert Smith.  Robert and Tonia Smith have one son:  -  Tristan Robert Smith, b. August 15, 1985 in San Antonio, Texas.  Robert and Tonia Smith were divorced in 1986.

Reference:  1)  Family Group Sheet by Lenita Herman and Michelle Dean, October 21, 1986

SHIRLEY CLINTON SEIGRIST (3.5.4.7) is a daughter of George Willard Seigrist and Nellie Mae (Foster) Seigrist.  Shirley was born on April 21, 1938.  Shirley Seigrist married William Doyle Staley, the son of John William Staley and Florence (Wood) Staley.  William and Shirley Staley are the parents of four children:

  William Doyle Staley, Jr., b. November 15, 1954
  Robert Loyd Staley, b. October 4, 1956
  Lenita Kaye Staley, b. September 29, 1962
  John David Staley, b. November 22, 1964

William and Shirley Staley were divorced.  On March 13, 1970, Shirley married a second time to Cecil Henry Campbell, son of Harvey Monroe Campbell and Hazel (Richie) Campbell.  Cecil Campbell adopted Lenita and John Staley in 1970.  Cecil and Shirley Campbell live in Von Ormy, a suburb of San Antonio, Texas where Cecil works as a roofer.

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On November 17, 1973, William Doyle Staley, Jr. married Candy Lynn Robbins and they are the parents of two children:  -  Heather Leah Staley, b. September 5, 1975,  -  Amanda Renee Staley, b. September 7, 1978.  William and Candy Staley were divorced.  William Staley, Jr. married a second time to Ronda Hoopes.  William and Ronda Staley have two children:  -  Justin Taylor Staley, b. November 15, 1985,  -  Jessica Rae Staley, b. February 1, 1986.  William Staley is a truck driver and lives in Arkansas.

Robert Loyd Staley married Toni Foster and they have one son:  -  Robert David Staley, b. April 13, 1982.  Robert has two step-children:  Trish (born August 22, 1978) and Eric (born July 25, 1977).  Robert works for a trailer factory in Bee Bee, Arkansas.  Lenita Kaye Staley married Rick Herman and they have one son:  -  Clinton Lee Herman, b. April 17, 1980.  Rick and Lenita Herman were divorced on October 14, 1986.  On March 14, 1987, Lenita Kaye married a second time to Jamie Gutierrez and lives in Von Ormy, Texas.  John David Staley works as a roofer and lives in Von Ormy, Texas.

References:  1)  Letter, Lenita Herman to Harold Casey, February 2, 1986;  2)  Letter, Lenita Herman to Harold Casey, October 31, 1986

ETHEL LaRUE FOSTER (3.5.6) is the daughter of Oscar David Foster and Virginia (Shelton) Foster.  Ethel was born on November 27, 1909 in Paris, Arkansas.  On December 11, 1926, Ethel Foster married Emil Otis Qualls in Wister, Oklahoma.  Otis was born August 16, 1906 in Clarksville, Arkansas and is the son of William Thomas Qualls and Dora Belle (Self) Qualls.  Otis and Ethel Qualls were the parents of four children:

  Melba Ann Qualls (3.5.6.1), b. October 20, 1927, Shawnee, Oklahoma
  Bobby Ralph Qualls (3.5.6.2), b. December 24, 1929, Shawnee, Oklahoma
  David Carl Qualls (3.5.6.3), b. May 30, 1943, Shawnee, Oklahoma
  Kathryn Sue Qualls (3.5.6.4), b. September 20, 1945, Shawnee, Oklahoma

Ethel attended grade school through the eight grade in Wister, Oklahoma.  She attended one year of high school in Fort Smith, Arkansas.  After Ethel married Otis Qualls, they moved to Shawnee, Oklahoma and started farming.  Ethel grew and canned all kinds of vegetables and fruit.  Ethel and Otis also delivered milk, eggs, dressed chickens and vegetables in season to regular customers in Shawnee.  Ethel sold Avon cosmetics for fourteen years, winning many prizes for her volume of sales.  For the past several years, she has served as inspector at her voting precinct.  She was a member of an Extension Homemakers Club for several years.  She won many prizes at the county fair on her sewing and canning exhibits.  In 1942, Ethel and Otis sold out their farm and moved to Los Angeles, California to work in an aircraft plant.  They only stayed six weeks, as Otis did not like the big city (Ethel liked it).  They returned to Shawnee where Otis commuted to Midwest City to work at the Douglas Aircraft plant.  After World War II, Otis worked for a furniture store in Shawnee for four years.  He then worked for the City of Shawnee water department until he retired at age sixty-five.  Otis Qualls died of lung cancer on September 13, 1972 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  As of 1986, Ethel (Foster) Qualls was living in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

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References:  1)  Interview, Ethel (Foster) Qualls by Harold Casey, 1980;  2)  Letter, Melba (Qualls) Tubbs to Harold Casey, 1985

MELBA ANN QUALLS (3.5.6.1) is the daughter of Emil Otis Qualls and Ethel Larue (Foster) Qualls.  Melba was born on October 20, 1927 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  On April 17, 1949, Melba Qualls married Arlie Lester Tubbs in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  A. L. was born on September 17, 1928 in Wanette, Oklahoma and is the son of Arlie Lester Tubbs and Thelma (Scarborough) Tubbs.  A. L. and Melba Tubbs are the parents of six children:

  Susan Elizabeth Tubbs (3.5.6.1.1), b. January 22, 1950, Shawnee, Oklahoma
  Marilyn June Tubbs (3.5.6.1.2), b. July 28, 1951, Shawnee, Oklahoma
  Arlie Richard Tubbs (3.5.6.1.3), b. December 6, 1952, Shawnee, Oklahoma
  Peggy Ann Tubbs (3.5.6.1.4), b. May 26, 1956, Shawnee, Oklahoma
  Charles Otis Tubbs (3.5.6.1.5), b. August 16, 1958, Shawnee, Oklahoma
  Nancy Diane Tubbs (3.5.6.1.6), b. June 14, 1960, Duncan, Oklahoma

A. L. worked fifteen years as a bakery route salesman and twenty years as a bakery route supervisor.  Melba worked thirteen years for the Duncan school system.  She was a teachers aid, secretary and financial secretary.  Melba worked for fifteen months for Security National Bank as a bookkeeper.

References:  1)  Family Group Sheet by Harold Casey, 1980;  2)  Letter, Melba (Qualls) Tubbs to Harold Casey, February 19, 1985

SUSAN ELIZABETH TUBBS (3.5.6.1.1) is the daughter of Arlie Lester Tubbs and Melba Ann (Qualls) Tubbs.  Susan was born on January 22, 1950 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  Susan was a National Merit Finalist and won a University Scholars scholarship to the University of Oklahoma where she attended one semester.  On March 8, 1969, Susan Tubbs married Benjamin Neal Hobbs of Ringling, Oklahoma at Duncan, Oklahoma.  Susan worked as a secretary for the Public Information Officer at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.  Neal and Susan then moved to Healdton, Oklahoma where Neal managed a supermarket.  Susan also worked at the supermarket.  Neal and Susan Hobbs are the parents of one son:

  Brian Neal Hobbs, b. April 28, 1971, Duncan, Oklahoma

Neal and Susan Hobbs were divorced in 1974.  Susan worked as a secretary to a doctor in Healdton, Oklahoma and later as a bank teller and legal secretary, supporting herself and her son, Brian.  On July 28, 1975, Susan married a second time to Jerry Don Battershell of Healdton, Oklahoma at Gainesville, Texas.  Jerry was a Petroleum Fluids Engineer and they lived in Tampa, Texas, Duncan, Oklahoma and Chickasha, Oklahoma where Susan worked as a medical secretary and a substitute teacher.  She is currently working toward a degree in Elementary Education at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma at Chickasha.  Susan is very active in her church.  She teaches Sunday School and works at Falls Creek Baptist Assembly for young people every summer.  Jerry and Susan Battershell are the parents of one daughter:

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  Jana Lyn Battershell, b. April 21, 1978, Duncan, Oklahoma

In 1985, Brian Neal Hobbs was adopted by Jerry Battershell and his name was changed to Brian Neal Battershell.

Reference:  1)  Letter, Susan (Tubbs) Battershell to Harold Casey, 1985

MARILYN JUNE TUBBS (3.5.6.1.2) is the daughter of Arlie Lester Tubbs and Melba Ann (Qualls) Tubbs.  Marilyn was born on July 28, 1951 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Marilyn was a talented musician and was a member of the junior high and high school bands.  She worked at a department store during high school and made all of her clothes.  Marilyn won a scholarship to Oklahoma State University, but she chose to get married.  On August 31, 1969, Marilyn Tubbs married Donald Wayne Teeples of Comanche, Oklahoma.  She worked as secretary to the Director of the Student Union at Oklahoma State University while Don finished school.  Don joined the Air Force and they lived in Mesa, Arizona for five years.  Don left the Air Force and they moved to Arlington, Texas.  Don and Marilyn Teeples are the parents of three children:

  Kelly Patrick Teeples, b. August 6, 1972, Mesa, Arizona
  Ryan Preston Teeples, b. November 18, 1975, Mesa, Arizona
  Sean Michael Teeples, b. December 24, 1978, Arlington, Texas

Don and Marilyn were divorced in 1982.  Marilyn worked for the Holiday Inn Hotels as an Administrative Assistant and later as a Controller.  She supported herself and her three sons.  On January 5, 1985, Marilyn married a second time to Wayne Meckley in Arlington, Texas.  Wayne is an accountant, formerly an Air Traffic Controller.  Wayne and Marilyn Meckley are the parents of one son:

  Jacob Harry Meckley, b. August 21, 1985, Arlington, Texas

Marilyn is currently working toward a degree in Physical Therapy at the University of Texas at Arlington.  Her hobby is running and she has several trophies from races that she has won.

Reference:  1)  Letter, Marilyn (Tubbs) Meckley to Harold Casey, 1985

ARLIE RICHARD TUBBS (3.5.6.1.3) is a son of Arlie Lester Tubbs and Melba (Qualls) Tubbs.  Arlie was born on December 6, 1952 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  Arlie worked at a supermarket during high school and from an early age he went with his father to help on the bread route on Saturdays and during school holidays.  Arlie studied Computer Programming at the Duncan Vo-Tech School and had a natural aptitude for programming.  He worked for the school for several years and later with a bank in Duncan, Oklahoma.  In 1972, Arlie Tubbs married Linda Diane Bixler in Duncan, Oklahoma.  Arlie and Linda Tubbs are the parents of two children:

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  Mary Ann Tubbs, b. May, 26, 1973, Duncan, Oklahoma
  John Paul Tubbs, b. January 10, 1976, Duncan, Oklahoma

Arlie and Linda Tubbs moved to Ponca City, Oklahoma where he worked for Ardmore Data Processing Corporation, programming school financial records.  Later, they moved to Batesville, Arkansas where he works for School Data Service, programming school and municipality financial records.  Linda is a beautician and has worked in beauty shops in Duncan, Oklahoma and Batesville, Arkansas.

Reference:  1)  Letter, Melba (Qualls) Tubbs to Harold Casey, 1985

PEGGY ANN TUBBS (3.5.6.1.4) is the daughter of Arlie Lester Tubbs and Melba Ann (Qualls) Tubbs.  Peggy was born on May 26, 1956 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  Peggy worked as a secretary at the Country Club during her senior year in high school.  Peggy was a National Merit Finalist and received a University Scholars scholarship to the University of Oklahoma.  Peggy worked in one of the University offices during college.  She graduated with a degree in Education and taught English in schools in Norman and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  On January 7, 1978, Peggy Tubbs married Paul Dwight Black in Norman, Oklahoma.  After Paul graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Paul and Peggy moved to Wichita, Kansas.  Paul worked for Boeing Aircraft for one year.  Peggy worked for the Derby, Kansas school system as a Homebound Teacher and as a substitute teacher.  They moved back to Norman, Oklahoma where Paul workes for TOTCO Corporation as a design engineer.  Paul and Peggy Black are the parents of two sons:

  Aaron Anthony Black, b. September 30, 1979, Norman, Oklahoma
  Michael Christopher Black, b. December 28, 1982, Norman, Oklahoma

Peggy is active in a Parents Support Group.  Peggy is currently working toward a masters degree in Library Science.

Reference:  1)  Letter, Melba (Qualls) Tubbs to Harold Casey, 1985

CHARLES OTIS TUBBS (3.5.6.1.5) is the son of Arlie Lester Tubbs and Melba Ann (Qualls) Tubbs.  Charles was born on August 16, 1958 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  Charles was an outstanding student all through school.  He had a scientific turn of mind, repairing and experimenting with electrical appliances from an early age.  He was also musically talented and played in the school band through junior high and high school.  Charles worked in a supermarket during high school.  He was a National Merit Finalist and received a University Scholars scholarship to the University of Oklahoma.  During his college years, he worked at the National Severe Storms Laboratory and the Emergency Room of the Norman Municipal Hospital.  He graduated with a degree in Ultra-Sound Technology.  He entered the University of Oklahoma Medical school.  He was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, an honorary medical fraternity.  He graduated with a degree in Medicine on June 2, 1985.  Charles accepted a residency in Radiology at University Hospital, the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.  On August 1, 1981, Charles Tubbs married Alison Sharp, daughter of Ansel Sharp and Martha Sharp of Stillwater, Oklahoma.  They were married in Duncan, Oklahoma.  Alison has a degree in Occupational Therapy.  She worked at a hospital in Oklahoma City the four years he attended medical school.  She is now employed by the school system of Charleston, South Carolina.  Charles and Alison are nature lovers, ardent back-packers and campers.

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Reference:  1)  Letter, Melba (Qualls) Tubbs to Harold Casey, 1985

NANCY DIANE TUBBS (3.5.6.1.6) is the daughter of Arlie Lester Tubbs and Melba Ann (Qualls) Tubbs.  Nancy was born on June 14, 1960 in Duncan, Oklahoma.  Nancy worked as a bank teller during her senior year.  She was a National Merit Finalist and received a University Scholars scholarship to the University of Oklahoma.  Nancy worked for the National Severe Storms Laboratory while in college.  Nancy graduated with a degree in Letters.  On January 1, 1983, Nancy Tubbs married Randall Wade Peterson in Duncan, Oklahoma.  She worked for the University as a receptionist while Randy finished his degree.  Randy graduated with a degree in Computer Science and joined the Air Force.  He was sent to Phoenix, Arizona where he completed his pilots training.  Nancy worked as a hostess in a restaurant in Phoenix.  They were stationed for six months in a northern California Air Force Base.  Later he was transferred to Wichita, Kansas.  Nancy is presently working as a vault teller in a bank in Wichita, Kansas.  Nancy is taking Pilots Ground School in order to know more about flying, since that is her husbands career.

Reference:  1)  Letter, Melba (Qualls) Tubbs to Harold Casey, 1985

BOBBY RALPH QUALLS (3.5.6.2) is the son of Emil Otis Qualls and Ethel Larue (Foster) Qualls.  Bobby was born on December 24, 1929 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  On August 30, 1952, Bobby Qualls married Billie Jean LaClaire in Hernando, Mississippi.  Billie was born on September 24, 1929 in Wewoka, Oklahoma and is the daughter of Henry LaClaire and Berta LaClaire.  In 1952, Bobby Qualls earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Oklahoma Baptist University at Shawnee, Oklahoma and in 1966, he received a Master of Science Degree in geophysics from Tulsa University.  His masters thesis Inner Crustal Formations of the Earth was later published as a hard cover book.  Bobby was recently a director of the Northeast Region and Special Projects for Atlantic Richfield Oil Company.  He was formerly supervisor of Geophysical Analysis and Processing for ARCO.  Bobby was one of ARCOs two United States directors.  He directed off-shore drilling in the Northeast Region which includes all states east of the Mississippi River.  In 1986, Bobby retired after working thirty-four years as geophysicist for two major companies and two seismograph contractors, the last twenty-one years with Atlantic Richfield Company.  Bobby and Billie Qualls are the parents of three children:

  Karen Denise Qualls, b. November 4, 1953, Wichita, Kansas
  Deborah LaClaire Qualls, b. April 7, 1955, Roswell, New Mexico
  Michael Scott Qualls, b. December 28, 1958, Shawnee, Oklahoma

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On December 22, 1972, Karen Qualls married David Baggarly in San Antonio, Texas.  David was born on August 27, 1954 in Dallas, Texas and is the son of Edwin Baggarly and Sandra (Kirby) Baggarly.  David and Karen Baggarly are the parents of two children:  -  Christina Kirby Baggarly, b. January 9, 1973 in McKinney, Texas,  -  Jonathan David Baggarly, b. February 24, 1978 in McKinney, Texas.  David and Karen Baggarly were divorced.

On August 10, 1974, Deborah Qualls married Daniel G. Blue in San Antonio, Texas.  Daniel was born on August 22, 1953 in San Antonio, Texas and is the son of Daniel G. Blue, Sr. and Martha (Horn) Blue.  Daniel and Deborah Blue are the parents of two daughters:  -  Kelly Michelle Blue, b. September 17, 1977,  -  Kimberly Marie Blue, b. September 18, 1980 in San Antonio, Texas.  Daniel and Deborah Blue were divorced.

On August 30, 1975, Michael Qualls married Sheila Hale in McKinney, Texas.  Sheila was born on May 10, 1959 and is the daughter of Staton Hale and Marjorie (Belew) Hale.  Michael and Sheila Qualls are the parents of one daughter:  -  Misty Dawn Qualls, b. February 26, 1976 in McKinney, Texas.  Michael and Sheila Qualls were divorced.

Reference:  1)  Letter, Bob Qualls to Harold Casey, November 11, 1986

DAVID CARL QUALLS (3.5.6.3) is the son of Emil Otis Qualls and Ethel Larue (Foster) Qualls.  David was born on May 30, 1943 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  David Qualls married Carolyn Kay McBroom.  Carolyn is the daughter of Cecil McBroom.  David and Carolyn Qualls are the parents of two children:

  Ronnie Joe Qualls, b. January 6, 1965, Shawnee, Oklahoma
  Patrick David Qualls, b. August 1, 1967, Shawnee, Oklahoma

David and Carolyn Qualls were later divorced.

Reference:  1)  Family Group Sheet by Harold Casey, 1980

KATHRYN SUE QUALLS (3.5.6.4) is the daughter of Emil Otis Qualls and Ethel Larue (Foster) Qualls.  Kathryn was born on September 20, 1945 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  Kathryn Qualls married Jimmy Dean Wright.  Jimmy is the son of George Wright and Opal (Scheigt) Wright.  Jimmy and Kathryn Wright are the parents of two children:

  Steven Keith Wright, b. July 21, 1964, Shawnee, Oklahoma
  Christopher Allen Wright, b. April 4, 1970, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Kathryn works at Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City, Oklahoma and lives in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Reference:  1)  Family Group Sheet by Harold Casey, 1980

ESTHER ANN FOSTER (3.5.7) is the daughter of Oscar David Foster and Virginia (Shelton) Foster.  Esther was born on April 8, 1912 in Alma, Arkansas.  As a young girl she lived in Alma, Arkansas, Fort Smith, Arkansas and on a farm six miles from Wister, Oklahoma.  Esther went to California in June, 1940.  While there, she met and later married Francisco Ramirez on October 29, 1940.  Francisco was born on November 29, 1906 in Guanajuato, Leon, Mexico.  They lived on Tagus Ranch, a fruit farm about six miles from Tulare, California where Francisco worked.  Francisco and Esther Rameriz were the parents of two sons:

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  Donald Manuel Ramirez (3.5.7.1), b. February 20, 1942, Tulare, California
  Richard Danny Ramirez (3.5.7.2), b. March 25, 1949, Visalia, California

Esther and Francisco Ramirez were divorced on February 13, 1958.  Francisco Ramirez died in December of 1982 at his home outside Estacion Victoria, Baja California, Mexico.  On January 31, 1959, Esther married a second time to Melvin Moor.  Melvin was born on October 14, 1919 and is a son of Alford Russell Moor and Mabel (Hamilton) Moor.  Melvin repaired all farm machinery, including cotton picking machines for one of the largest ranches in the world, J. G. Boswell Corporation near Corcoran, California.  Melvin retired in 1982 and he and Esther presently live in Corcoran, California.

References:  1)  Letter, Esther (Foster) Moor to Harold Casey, June 5, 1979;  2)  Family Group Sheet by Esther (Foster) Moor, 1980

DONALD MANUEL RAMIREZ (3.5.7.1) is the son of Francisco Ramirez and Esther Ann (Foster) Ramirez.  Donald was born on February 20, 1942 in Tulare, California.  Don attended elementary school at Tagus Ranch and graduated from Tulare Union High School.  In June of 1959, Donald Ramirez married Gwendolyn Annette Jenkins in Visalia, California.  Donald and Annette Ramirez had three sons:

  Steven Manuel Ramirez, b. December 27, 1959, Tulare, California
  Robert Daniel Ramirez, b. March 21, 1961, Salinas, California
  Donald Thomas Ramirez, b. March 16, 1962, Salinas, California

From 1959 to 1962, Donald Ramirez was in sales and worked for Montgomery Ward and Singer Sewing Machine Company.  From 1962 to 1967, he worked in a machine shop on lathes, mills, grinders and drill presses.  In June of 1963, Donald and Gwendolyn Ramirez were divorced.  In June of 1969, Donald received an Associate of Arts degree in Mathematics from Los Angeles Valley Community College in Van Nuys, California.  In June of 1971, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from San Fernando Valley State College in Northridge, California.  In 1973, he received a Masters of Art degree in Mathematics from the University of California, Los Angeles.  From September of 1971 to June of 1975, Donald was a Ford Foundation Doctoral Fellow and as of 1975, was Candidate of Philosophy in Mathematics.

From 1974 to 1976, Donald was a part-time instructor at Los Angeles Valley College in Van Nuys, California.  From June of 1975 to June of 1981, he worked as an aerospace engineer at T. R. W. in Redondo Beach, California.   While working there, he was involved in the analysis of inertial navigation systems for intercontinental ballistic missiles.  From July of 1981 to present, Donald has been a self-employed aerospace consultant.  On May 10, 1963, Donald married a second time to Sally May Berggren in Felton, California.  Donald and Sally Ramirez are the parents of one son:

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  Antonio Ramon Ramirez, b. Encino, California

Donald and Sally Ramirez were divorced on November 7, 1975.  On December 29, 1982, Donald Ramirez married a third time to Alana Rae (Allen) Stamm in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Alana was previously married and was from Long Beach, California.  She has two children:  Craig W. Allen and Amber Rae Allen.  Donald, Alana and their family currently live in Big Bear Lake, California.

On December 19, 1982, Steven Ramirez married Deborah King in Oxnard, California.  Steven attended school in Tulare, California and is now working for a large corporation.  Deborah Ramirez also is employed.  They presently live in Oxnard, California.  Steven and Deborah Ramirez are the parents of one son:  -  David Lee Ramirez.

Robert Ramirez has an interest in singing and acting.  He is the father of one son:  -  Steven Ramirez, who lives in the state of Washington.  Robert currently lives in Oxnard, California.  Donald Ramirez attended school in Tulare, California.  On January 13, 1981, Donald Ramirez married Shirla Bash and they are the parents of one daughter:  -  Kiley Ann Ramirez, b. August 26, 1981.  Donald is employed at a United States Air Force Base.  Donald and Shirla Ramirez presently live in Fresno, California.

References:  1)  Family Group Sheet by Esther (Foster) Moor, 1980;  2)  Letter, Donald Manual Ramirez to Harold Casey, 1984;  3)  Letter, Esther (Foster) Moor to Harold Casey, June, 1984;  4)  Letter, Donald Ramirez to Harold Casey, February, 1987

RICHARD DANNY RAMIREZ (3.5.7.2) is the son of Francisco Ramirez and Esther Ann (Foster) Ramirez.  Richard was born on March 25, 1949 in Visalia, California.  Richard attended grade school at Tulare, California and attended high school at Oakdale, California.  On July 8, 1967, Richard Ramirez married Mickey Costales in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Mickey is the daughter of Tony Costales and Jean (Cantrell) Costales.  Richard is employed by a printing firm and is living in Hanford, California.  Richard and Mickey Ramirez are the parents of two sons:

  Richard Anthony Ramirez, b. June 10, 1968, Tulare, California
  Robert Rye Ramirez, b. June 8, 1970, Tulare, California

Mickey Ramirez is living in Missouri with Richard, Jr. and Robert Ramirez.

Reference:  1)  Family Group Sheet by Esther (Foster) Ramirez, 1980

DORA SHELTON (3.6) is the daughter of William Martin Shelton and Martha Adeline (Shelton) Shelton.  Dora was born on December 31, 1879 in Meg, Arkansas.  On October 8, 1912, Dora Shelton married John T. Holcombe (born May 25, 1876).  John and Dora Holcombe were the parents of one son:

  Raymond William Holcombe, b. May 24, 1914

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John Holcombe died in 1920 and Dora (Shelton) Holcombe died in January of 1934.  Raymond Holcombe died at the age of ten on November 21, 1924.

References:  1)  Family Group Sheet by Harold Casey, 1979;  2)  Family Bible of Dora (Shelton) Holcombe in possession of Harold Casey

WILLIAM T. SHELTON (3.7) is the son of William Martin Shelton and Martha Adeline (Shelton) Shelton.  William was born on December 4, 1883 in Meg, Arkansas.  On December 24, 1908, William Shelton married Ada Clark (born 1888 in Arkansas).  William and Ada Shelton were the parents of two children:

  Jewell Velda Shelton (3.7.1), b. November 19, 1909, Webb City, Arkansas
  William Voyt Shelton, b. August 2, 1911

William Shelton owned and operated a grocery store in Kanima, (Haskell County), Oklahoma for several years.  He also served as postmaster for Kanima until it was closed around 1940.  Ada (Clark) Shelton died in 1937 in Stigler, Oklahoma.  A few years after Adas death, William Shelton married Maude Smith of Fort Cobb, Oklahoma.  They lived on a farm and he helped with the operation of the farm.  After the death of Maude Shelton, he lived with his sister, Florence (Shelton) Casey, in Edmond, Oklahoma.  He was visiting his daughter (Jewell) when he suffered a fatal heart attack.  William T. Shelton died on November 13, 1957.  William was buried next to his wife, Ada (Clark) Shelton, in the Stigler Cemetery in Stigler, Oklahoma.

William Voyt Shelton died at the age of seventeen on September 28, 1928 and was buried in the Stigler Cemetery.  Voyt was a sophomore at Connor State College in Warner, Oklahoma when he died of peritonitis from a ruptured appendix.


William T. Shelton and Ada (Clark) Shelton
Wedding Photograph, 1908
Harold Casey Collection


References:  1)  Interview, Florence (Shelton) Casey by Robert Casey, 1968;  2)  Stigler Cemetery List, Stigler, Oklahoma by Harold Casey;  3)  Family Group Sheet by Harold Casey, 1979;  4)  Death Certificate of William Voyt Shelton, 1928

JEWELL VELDA SHELTON (3.7.1) is the daughter of William T. Shelton and Ada (Clark) Shelton.  Jewell was born on November 19, 1909 in Webb City, Arkansas.  Jewell graduated from Keota High School and Conner State College.  She was a teacher in Checotah at Elmgrove and Carr Creek schools.  Jewell was an accomplished piano player and played at many of the college activities.  Jewell Shelton married Fred Irvin and they were the parents of six children:

  Fred Wayne Irvin
  Roy Lee Irvin
  William Troy Irvin, b. June 13, 1934, Union City, Oklahoma
  Jeff Richard Dick Irvin
  Russell Lee Irvin
  Jewell Lulu Belle Irvin (3.7.1.6), b. January 2, 1939, Anapa, Oklahoma

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Fred and Jewell Irvin were long time residents of Checotah, Oklahoma.  Jewell (Shelton) Irvin died on July 27, 1976 and Fred Irvin died on April 17, 1980 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  As of 1976, Fred Wayne Irvin was living in Corpus Christi, Texas.  As of 1976, Roy Irvin was living in Dardanelle, Arkansas.  Troy Irvin had no children.  As of 1976, Troy Irvin was living in Checotah, Oklahoma.  As of 1976, Dick and Russell Irvin were living in Checotah, Oklahoma.

References:  1)  McIntosh County Democrat, July 29, 1976;  2) Letters of Administration, Jewell V. Irvin, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, November, 1976;  3)  Family Group Sheet by Harold Casey, 1979;  4)  Letter, Lou (Irvin) Ritchie to Harold Casey, July 1, 1984

JEWELL LULU BELLE IRVIN (3.7.1.6) is the daughter of Fred Irvin and Jewell Velda (Shelton) Irvin.  Lou was born on January 2, 1939 in Anapa, Oklahoma.  Lou Irvin married Donald Paul Key.  Donald was born on November 18, 1924 in Checotah, Oklahoma and is the son of Thomas Daniel Key and Addie (Plymouth) Key.  Donald and Lou Key are the parents of three children:

  Michael Paul Key, b. September 18, 1956, Ritzville, Washington
  Bobby Don Key, b. September 21, 1957, Muskogee, Oklahoma
  Mark Douglas Key, b. July 17, 1960, Muskogee, Oklahoma

On July 5, 1972, Lou married a second time to Russell Ritchie.  Russell was born in Ritzville, Washington and is the son of Crockett Ritchie.  From 1976 to 1984, Lou (Irwin) Ritchie was living in Checotah, Oklahoma.  On May 23, 1982, Michael Paul Key married Vickie Darlene Cox.  In December of 1977, Bobby Don Key married Sandy Risenhowier.  In July of 1982, Bobby married a second time to Tammy Jones.

References:  1)  McIntosh County Democrat, July 29, 1976;  2)  Letter, Lou (Irvin) Ritchie to Harold Casey, July 1, 1984