Isaac Jones "IJ" Witten was named after his grandfathers, great grandfather and uncle; Isaac James Witten and Wiley Jones Hester Sr, Wiley Jones Hester Jr, Wiley Jones Hester III.
Issac James was the father of IJ's father, Thomas Franklin "Frank" Witten.
Wiley Sr was the grandfather of IJ's mother, Nancy Jane "Nannie" Hester. Wiley Jr was Nannie's father and Wiley III was her brother.
Here is a list of people that were named after Isaac Jones Witten. There may be others that need to be added.
1) Richard Isaac Swiler, his grandson, the son of his daughter Sandra Joyce "Sandy" Witten.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Monday, July 7, 2014
Mary Ellen Witten: Namesake
Mary "Ellen" Witten was named after many women in her family. They were Mary Ellen Hudson, Mary Elizabeth Witten, Mary L Stearns, Mary Adaline Hester and Rebecca Ellen Hester.
Mary Ellen Hudson was Ellen's grandmother. She was the step-mother of Thomas Franklin "Frank" Witten, Ellen's father. She married Frank's father, Isaac James Witten, when Frank was 6 years old.
Mary Elizabeth Witten was Ellen's aunt. She was Frank's sister and the only other child besides Frank born to Isaac and Elizabeth Jane Sipe.
Mary L Stearns was Ellen's grandmother. She was the mother of Nancy Jane "Nannie" Hester, Ellen's mother. She lived near Ellen's family when Ellen was a young girl.
Mary Adaline Hester was Ellen's aunt. She was Nannie's sister and was born when Nannie was 5 years old. She died 8 months later.
Rebecca "Ellen" Hester was Ellen's aunt. She was Nannie's sister and was born when Nannie was 7 years old.
Mary Ellen Hudson was Ellen's grandmother. She was the step-mother of Thomas Franklin "Frank" Witten, Ellen's father. She married Frank's father, Isaac James Witten, when Frank was 6 years old.
Mary Elizabeth Witten was Ellen's aunt. She was Frank's sister and the only other child besides Frank born to Isaac and Elizabeth Jane Sipe.
Mary L Stearns was Ellen's grandmother. She was the mother of Nancy Jane "Nannie" Hester, Ellen's mother. She lived near Ellen's family when Ellen was a young girl.
Mary Adaline Hester was Ellen's aunt. She was Nannie's sister and was born when Nannie was 5 years old. She died 8 months later.
Rebecca "Ellen" Hester was Ellen's aunt. She was Nannie's sister and was born when Nannie was 7 years old.
Opal Lee Witten: Namesake
Opal Lee Witten was named after her aunt, Dorah Lee Hester.
Dorah Lee was the younger sister of Opal's mother, Nancy Jane "Nannie" Hester. Dorah Lee was born when Nannie was 17 years old and still living at home. Dorah Lee died at the age of 2 years and Nannie named her first child after her.
Dorah Lee was the younger sister of Opal's mother, Nancy Jane "Nannie" Hester. Dorah Lee was born when Nannie was 17 years old and still living at home. Dorah Lee died at the age of 2 years and Nannie named her first child after her.
Marvin Beryl Witten: Namesake
Marvin Beryl Witten was named after Graden Beryl Haggard. Graden was the best friend of Robert Dalton Witten, Graden's best friend.
Robert and Graden grew up in rural Oklahoma, United States. They became best friends at a young age and stayed friends their entire lives. Robert's brother, Isaac Jones Witten, even married Graden's sister, Mevalene Joyce Haggard. Robert and Graden agreed to name their sons after one another.
Robert and Graden grew up in rural Oklahoma, United States. They became best friends at a young age and stayed friends their entire lives. Robert's brother, Isaac Jones Witten, even married Graden's sister, Mevalene Joyce Haggard. Robert and Graden agreed to name their sons after one another.
Friday, July 4, 2014
Robert Dalton Witten: Namesake
Robert Dalton Witten was named after his uncle, Robert "Barton" Hester and after the outlaw, Bob Dalton. He was called Robert by his family and early friends, but after moving to Colorado, he was known far and wide as Bob.
Barton was the younger brother of Nancy Jane "Nannie" Hester, Robert's mother. He was very good friends with Robert's father, Thomas Franklin "Frank" Witten. He lived with them and their family for several years while in his early twenties.
Bob Dalton was a lawman turned outlaw and a member of the Dalton Gang. The gang was infamous in the Indian and Kansas Territories, between 1890 and 1892, for being young and astute bank and train robbers. They were also accused of making illegal trades with the Indians. Bob was considered an excellent horseman and marksman. The Dalton brothers were known for their love of family, especially for each other. It's likely Frank admired the outlaw, as a young 10 year old boy, having just moved to Indian Territory from Texas with his family in 1890.
Here is a list of people that were named after him and/or his namesake. There may be others that need to be added.
1) Robert Glen Taylor - his nephew, the son of his sister, Opal Lee Witten Taylor.
2) Robert Beryl Haggard - the son of his best friend, Graden Beryl Haggard.
3) Robert Charles Witten - his son
4) Bobby Gene Thomas - his nephew, the son of his sister, Ethel Elizabeth Witten Thomas.
5) Robert Christopher Witten - his grandson, the son of his son, Robert Charles Witten.
6) Robert Jonathan Thadeus Turnbow - his grandnephew, the grandson of his brother Isaac James Witten and the son of his niece, Catherine Jane Witten Turnbow.
7) Chase Dalton Witten - his great-grandson, the grandson of his son, Randy James Witten and the son of his grandson, Casey Scott Witten.
8) Hank Robert Elliott - his great-grandson, the grandson of his daughter, Bessie Colette Witten Hayley and the son of his granddaughter, Courtney June Hayley Elliott.
Barton was the younger brother of Nancy Jane "Nannie" Hester, Robert's mother. He was very good friends with Robert's father, Thomas Franklin "Frank" Witten. He lived with them and their family for several years while in his early twenties.
Bob Dalton was a lawman turned outlaw and a member of the Dalton Gang. The gang was infamous in the Indian and Kansas Territories, between 1890 and 1892, for being young and astute bank and train robbers. They were also accused of making illegal trades with the Indians. Bob was considered an excellent horseman and marksman. The Dalton brothers were known for their love of family, especially for each other. It's likely Frank admired the outlaw, as a young 10 year old boy, having just moved to Indian Territory from Texas with his family in 1890.
Here is a list of people that were named after him and/or his namesake. There may be others that need to be added.
1) Robert Glen Taylor - his nephew, the son of his sister, Opal Lee Witten Taylor.
2) Robert Beryl Haggard - the son of his best friend, Graden Beryl Haggard.
3) Robert Charles Witten - his son
4) Bobby Gene Thomas - his nephew, the son of his sister, Ethel Elizabeth Witten Thomas.
5) Robert Christopher Witten - his grandson, the son of his son, Robert Charles Witten.
6) Robert Jonathan Thadeus Turnbow - his grandnephew, the grandson of his brother Isaac James Witten and the son of his niece, Catherine Jane Witten Turnbow.
7) Chase Dalton Witten - his great-grandson, the grandson of his son, Randy James Witten and the son of his grandson, Casey Scott Witten.
8) Hank Robert Elliott - his great-grandson, the grandson of his daughter, Bessie Colette Witten Hayley and the son of his granddaughter, Courtney June Hayley Elliott.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Talley Family Ties
The Talley Family
Mary Ann Catherine Talley and Andrew Jackson Talley were the children of Elisha Freeland "Eli" Talley and Barbara Ellen Hudson.
George Thomas "Tom" Talley was the son of Banaster "Bash" Talley and Eliza Moorehead.
Mahala Frances "Halley" Talley was the daughter Mason Jones Talley and Joycie Arnold.
Eli, Bash and Mason were the sons of Allen Talley and Pheriba Henby.
Family Ties
Mary Ann and Tom were married AND first cousins.
Andrew and Halley were married AND first cousins.
Mary Ann Catherine Talley and Andrew Jackson Talley were the children of Elisha Freeland "Eli" Talley and Barbara Ellen Hudson.
George Thomas "Tom" Talley was the son of Banaster "Bash" Talley and Eliza Moorehead.
Mahala Frances "Halley" Talley was the daughter Mason Jones Talley and Joycie Arnold.
Eli, Bash and Mason were the sons of Allen Talley and Pheriba Henby.
Family Ties
Mary Ann and Tom were married AND first cousins.
Andrew and Halley were married AND first cousins.
Talley-Lancaster Family Ties
The Talley Family
Uiel Britt Talley was the son of Elisha Freeland "Eli" Talley and Barbara Ellen "Barby" Hudson.
Eli, Sarah "Elizabeth" Talley and Jacamias "Poole" Talley were the children of Allen Talley and Pheriba Henby.
The Lancaster Family
Mary Louella Elizabeth Lancaster was the daughter of Leroy Wilbert Lancaster and Susan Westbrook.
John Melton Lancaster, Sarah Elizabeth Lancaster and Leroy were the children of William Buck Lancaster and Mary Ann Davidson.
Family Ties
Uiel and Mary were married.
Elizabeth and John were married.
Poole and Sarah were married.
Elizabeth and Poole were siblings AND sister/brother-in-law.
John and Sarah were siblings AND brother/sister-in-law.
Uiel was a DOUBLE nephew to Elizabeth, John, Poole and Sarah.
Mary was a DOUBLE niece to Elizabeth, John, Poole and Sarah.
Uiel Britt Talley was the son of Elisha Freeland "Eli" Talley and Barbara Ellen "Barby" Hudson.
Eli, Sarah "Elizabeth" Talley and Jacamias "Poole" Talley were the children of Allen Talley and Pheriba Henby.
The Lancaster Family
Mary Louella Elizabeth Lancaster was the daughter of Leroy Wilbert Lancaster and Susan Westbrook.
John Melton Lancaster, Sarah Elizabeth Lancaster and Leroy were the children of William Buck Lancaster and Mary Ann Davidson.
Family Ties
Uiel and Mary were married.
Elizabeth and John were married.
Poole and Sarah were married.
Elizabeth and Poole were siblings AND sister/brother-in-law.
John and Sarah were siblings AND brother/sister-in-law.
Uiel was a DOUBLE nephew to Elizabeth, John, Poole and Sarah.
Mary was a DOUBLE niece to Elizabeth, John, Poole and Sarah.
DePriest-Bailey Family Ties
The DePriest Family
Viera Armeda "Meade" DePriest was the daughter of Thomas Walker "Tom" DePriest and Margaret "Ellen" Talley.
Mary Jane DePriest was the daughter of Pleasant Whitfield "Pleas" DePriest and Martha Elizabeth Fuller.
Tom and Pleas were the children of William Andrew DePriest and Nancy Jane Harder.
The Bailey Family
William Thomas Bailey and Reuben Jordan Bailey were the children of Cornelius Bailey and Georgie Ann Moore.
Family Ties
Meade and William were married.
Mary Jane and Reuben were married.
Meade and Mary Jane were first cousins AND sister-in-laws.
Viera Armeda "Meade" DePriest was the daughter of Thomas Walker "Tom" DePriest and Margaret "Ellen" Talley.
Mary Jane DePriest was the daughter of Pleasant Whitfield "Pleas" DePriest and Martha Elizabeth Fuller.
Tom and Pleas were the children of William Andrew DePriest and Nancy Jane Harder.
The Bailey Family
William Thomas Bailey and Reuben Jordan Bailey were the children of Cornelius Bailey and Georgie Ann Moore.
Family Ties
Meade and William were married.
Mary Jane and Reuben were married.
Meade and Mary Jane were first cousins AND sister-in-laws.
Sunday, April 20, 2014
DePriest-Mims Family Ties
The DePriest Family
Randolph DePriest (1755-1830) was the son of Randolph DePriest (1726-1800) and Mary Mims.
The Mims Family
Mary Mims was the daughter of Thomas Mims (1706-1764) and Grace Britton.
Amelia "Amy" Mims was the daughter of David Mims and Agnes Weldy.
Thomas and David were the sons of Thomas Mims (1681-1711) and Amelia Ann "Mellyann" Martin.
Family Ties
Randolph DePriest married Amy Mims.
Randolph and Amy were husband and wife AND 1st cousins once removed.
Amy and Mary were 1st cousins AND daughter and mother-in-law.
Randolph DePriest (1755-1830) was the son of Randolph DePriest (1726-1800) and Mary Mims.
The Mims Family
Mary Mims was the daughter of Thomas Mims (1706-1764) and Grace Britton.
Amelia "Amy" Mims was the daughter of David Mims and Agnes Weldy.
Thomas and David were the sons of Thomas Mims (1681-1711) and Amelia Ann "Mellyann" Martin.
Family Ties
Randolph DePriest married Amy Mims.
Randolph and Amy were husband and wife AND 1st cousins once removed.
Amy and Mary were 1st cousins AND daughter and mother-in-law.
Monday, April 7, 2014
DePriest-Holtsclaw Family Ties
The DePriest Family
Clinton Hyrum DePriest and Arzella "Zell" DePriest were the children of James Houston "Jim" DePriest and Margaret "Eaisbel" DePriest.
The Holtsclaw Family
Cora Belle Holtsclaw and Worley Francis Holtsclaw were the children of Isaac Fillmore Holtsclaw and Lillie Slinger.
Family Ties
Clinton and Cora Belle were married.
Zell and Worley were married.
Clinton Hyrum DePriest and Arzella "Zell" DePriest were the children of James Houston "Jim" DePriest and Margaret "Eaisbel" DePriest.
The Holtsclaw Family
Cora Belle Holtsclaw and Worley Francis Holtsclaw were the children of Isaac Fillmore Holtsclaw and Lillie Slinger.
Family Ties
Clinton and Cora Belle were married.
Zell and Worley were married.
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