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Correction: The Vann Chapel Cemetery has two n's because it was on land granted to a member of the Vann family from the Cherokee enrollment.  It is on private property but nicely maintained.  Marilu Waybourn of Flora Vista, NM has photos of most of the Washam and Waybourn headstones in this cemetery.  The Chapel is gone and the cemetery is in the middle of an open field, but is fenced.

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1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2A.2.  John Taylor Washam b 12 Jun 1866 Jacksonville, Knox Co., KY md 1st) Mary Alice Waybourn.  Correction on name of parents: Mary Ann Gage instead of Age.  Because of Mary Ann Gage's marriage to William Robert Waybourn, most of their descendants carry Cherokee tribal cards and Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood.  (Marilu Waybourn, Flora Vista, NM, Dec 1999)

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1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2A.5.  Mollie A. Washam b 5 Dec 1873 Knox Co., KY.  Correction: born in Kansas.  Mathias points out on page 225 that he had lived in Clear Water, Kansas.  He also put Kansas as the birthplace of Mollie in some legal documents.  (Marilu Waybourn, Flora Vista, NM, Dec 1999)  Children (Marilu Waybourn, 1999):

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2A.5.1.  Preston J. Pinnell b Jul 1893 Indian Territory, OK d abt 1930
1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2A.5.2.  Maud Esther Pinnell b 5 Apr 1898 Wagoner, Indian Territory, OK md William David Waybourn 27 Oct 1914 Pryor, Mayes, OK, d 14 Feb 1936 Okmulgee, Okmulgee, OK & bur Bald Hill Cem., Morris, OK.
1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2A.5.3.  Nellie A. Pinnell b Jul 1900 Pueblo, CO & d abt 1929.
1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2A.5.4.  Penny Pinnell b 3 Jan 1902 Durango, LaPlato, Colorado d Chicago, Cook, IL.

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2A.6.  William Albert Washam.

 Children:

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2A.6.1.  Sarah F. Washam

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2A.6.2.  William Sherman Washam md 1st) Alice Florence Harper b 20 Feb 1900 of South Berthoud, Larimer, Colorado & she d. 26 May 1968 Santa Ana, Orange, CA.  William md 2nd) Verna Elfie Berner 19 Dec 1970 Orange, CA.  Verna b 7 Jan 1903 Kansas & d 2 Feb 1988 Butte, CA.  William d 12 Mar 1982 Aliso Viejo, Orange, CA.

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2A.6.3.  Walter Plaiz Washam md Helen Meta Keirnes 8 Aug 1923 Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado.  Walter d 24 Jul 1983 Springfield, Greene, MO.  Helen d. 2 Apr 1987 Springfield, Greene, MO.

Children: (Gary Washam, 1998)

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2A.6.3.1.  Clarence Everett Washam.

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2A.6.3.2.  Robert Virgil Washam b 1 Nov 1925 Santa Ana, Orange, CA.  Robert md Carol Mary Geselschap and he died 6 Oct 1970 Phoenix, Maricopa, AZ with burial in Glendale Memorial Park, Glendale, AZ.  WWII photo of Robert Virgil Washam.  Children: Janice Lorraine Washam, Gary Wayne Washam & Sheryl Lynn Washam .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2A.6.3.3.  Beatrice Lucille Washam md Marion Billy Little.

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2A.6.3.4.  Evelyn Arlene Washam md Hansford Nellis Wimbs.

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2A.6.3.5.  Virginia Allen Washam md Clarence Howard Lydic.

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2A.6.4.  Earl Clarence Washam md Mary Dodd.  Mary b 27 Apr 1898 Niwot, Boulder, CO & d. 6 May 1986 Orange Co., CA.  Earl d. 16 Oct 1986 in Orange Co., CA.  Children:  Mary Louise Washam, Don Alva Washam; Ramon Earl Washam. (Sherry Scritchfield, 2004)  Ramon b 10 Aug 1931 Santa Ana, Orange, CA & d 17 Mar 1957 Los Angeles, CA.. 

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2A.6.5.  Chester Washam.

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2A.6.6.  Floyd Hugh Washam b 30 May 1909 of Mayes, Indian Territory.  Floyd md Genevieve b abt 1901 Utah.  Floyd d. 6 Feb 1985 San Mateo, CA.

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2A.6.7.  Clyde Orville Washam b 3 Sep 1916 Pryor, Mayes, Indian Territory & d 16 Feb 1975 Stanislaus, CA.

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2A.6.8.  Irene Washam b and d bef 1918 & is bur in Vann's Chapel Cem, Mayes Co, OK.

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1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2C.2.  Hogan M. Washam md Lucille Ethel Merrell.  Additional family information received from Ella Martin Washam: 
Children:

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2C.2.1.  Helen LaGene Washam b 16 Jan 1926 Cromwell, OK md 1st) Newell Obry Tate "Buster" 1942 Oklahoma City, OH & md 2nd) Tony Pitzzilota.  She d 1 Apr 1984 Houston, Harris, TX.
 Helen & Newell children:

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2C.2.1A.1.  Tony LaRue Tate b 1 Dec 1945 Natchez, MS & d Viet Nam 22 Mar 1968.
1.3.2.4B.1.12.2C.2.1A.2.  Roberta Ann Tate b 4 Oct 1947 Brookhaven, MS.

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.2C.2.2.  John Hogan Washam md Imogene Gray 11 Jun 1966 Houston, TX.  Children: Connie Washam & Tonie Sue Washam.

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1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1. Milton M. Washam is Milton W. Washam b 27 Feb 1868 s/o Hughey Washam & M. Jackson according to his Death Certificate 26563.

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.1. Fannie Washam b 22 Jul 1887 Knox Co., KY d 3 Nov 1909 Knox Co., KY & bur Fitzgerald Cem., Knox, KY as Fannie Y. (Washam) Young dau. of M. W. & Sarah (Hammons) Washam. Her husband, Tom Young b 1880, d 1952 is also bur Fitzgerald Cem.
1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.2. Mariah Washam b 25 Dec 1890 Knox Co., KY md Milton Young 3 Jul 1910 & d 1959. She is bur Fitzgerald Cem., Knox, KY as Maria (Washam) Young wife of M. Young and dau of Milton Washam & Sarah Hammons. Milton Young b 1887, d 1970 & bur Fitzgerald Cem. Two of their sons are also bur Fitzgerald Cem: Curtis Young b 1913 & d 1922 & Gilbert Young b 1923 & d 1924.
1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.3. Pauline M. Washam d. Mar 1974 of Santa Ana, Orange, CA. (SSDI)
1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4. John H. Washam b. 8 Jan 1895 Knox, KY and d. 22 Feb 1970 Sacramento Co, CA. (Jan 1895-1900; 15-1910; 25-1920, 35-1930) His birth and death are recorded in CA death records. The family group record of Erma McCullough, 1992 had John's birth 21 Jan 1895 & had another marriage but did not name the 2nd wife. He md. 1st) Lillian S. Johnson 31 Jul 1913 Chariton Co, MO. Lillian b. abt. 1897 of Chariton, MO. John Washam of Salisbury, MO, was included in the roster of men enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp at Moberly, MO, COMPANY UTOPIAN 3758, July 31, 1935. According to Cindy Foster, 2000, John Washam was b KY sometime in the 1890's, had 5-6 brothers and sisters & md. 2nd) Melvina Swindell of Osawattame, KS. "The marriage would be in MO or KS. She had 7 children who were split into orphanages/foster homes & known sibling names are Orville, Joe, Dale, Joyce and Beverly. Melvina re-married & lives in Seattle, WA. Cindy Foster and her father, Orville Jack Washam, understood that John even had a third marriage later in life, but know nothing more. Orville confirms that John was also md previous to his marriage to Melvina. Orville knew of some ½ siblings as a result of the first marriage: Donna (maiden name Washam) who lives in Pleasant Valley, MO. There is also a Johnny Washam and a Maxine Washam." (Cindy Foster, 2000) Stanley Washam, 2001, was told his grandmother's name was Mafalda Grinnell. Wendy Stacy Heywood (2003), writes her "grandfather, John Washam first wife was Lillian Johnson. He then md grandmother, Mafalda Grinnell. They produced five children: John Washam (died in the 1970s), Orpha (died at 2yo), Wendall Washam (alive, St. Louis, MO), Audrey Washam (alive), and Donna Washam Stacy (alive - my mother who lives in Republic, MO). John Washam then md Melvina. And, lastly, Ravona (don't know her last name). They had three children: John, Margie and ?"

Children of John and Lillian:

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4A.1. Noel Jack Washam Noel Jack Washam b 1 Aug 1915 Chariton, MO; d. May 1981, Las Vegas, Clark, NV (SSDI) (5-1920) He is listed in the 1930 Keytesville, Chariton, MO census as Neul Washam age 14 b MO with his grandparents Sterling & Betta Johnson. Sterling P. Johnson age 63 & Betta C. Johnson age 57 are living next door to Noel & his parents in the 1920 Keytesville, Chariton, MO census. He is the Jack Noel Washam who m. Nila Fay Wright 12 Jul 1942. Nila b. 24 Dec 1908 Millcreek, Salt Lake, UT d/o Parley Roy Wright & Lillian Fay Park. Nila d. 31 Jan 1988 Salt Lake City, UT.
1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4A.2. Mildred L. Washam b. abt. 1916 Chariton, MO. (3 8/12-1920)
1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4A.3. Maxine Washam.

Children of John and Mafalda:

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4B.1. John Milton Washam m. Joanne. John Milton may be "Johnny Washam" b 28 Nov 1926 Manhattan, KS (4-1930) d 23 Jul 1976 Independence, MO (SSDI) According to Sarah Washam, her father is Stuart Washam, and grandfather is John Alan Washam. (Not sure if this middle name is correct) John Washam was the oldest and had a brother, Wendall, and two sisters, Donna and Audrey.  Joanne, whose mother is Frieda H. Wanger of Independence, MO, m. 2nd) Mr. Ford.
Children:

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4B.1.1. Steven Paul Washam "Steve" md Nickie L., Debra E. Johnson, and Anita F. Battenfield. He had a son, Steven Paul Washam.
1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4B.1.2. Stuart Alan Washam b Independence, MO, d. Harrison, Cass, MO 19 Feb 1991. He was killed in a three-car accident near Pleasant Hill in Cass Co. The 21 Feb 1991 Kansas City Star, p. C3; C4, Obit: Services for Stuart Alan Washam, 35, Grain Valley in Jackson Co, who was pronounced dead Feb 19,1991, at Harrisonville; burial Fri in Mount Washington Cemetery. Mr. Washam was a lifelong area resident. He was a production planner for Grant Hardware, Harrisonville. Earlier he worked for the Lyons Diecasting Co. in Buckner and the Dit-mco International Corp. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Bible Church. Survivors include his wife, Robin L. Washam, a son, John A. Washam, and a daughter, Sarah L. Washam, all of the home; his mother, Joann Ford, Independence; three brothers, Steve Washam and Scott Washam of Blue Springs and Stan E. Washam, Independence; and his maternal grandmother, Frieda Wanger, Independence.

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4B.1.3. Scott D. Washam md Christine L. McElwee.
1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4B.1.4. Stanley E. Washam md Stephanie R. Russell & Tamara K. Sorkin.

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4B.2 Audrey J. Washam
1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4B.3. Wendall Lee Washam b 1931. Children: Bruce Wayne Washam, Ricky L. Washam, Curtis B. Washam, Robert A. Washam, Wendy S. Washam.
1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4B.4. Donna Washam md Lee Edward Stacy.
1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4B.5. Orpha Washam. (Wendy  Stacy Heywood, 2003)

Children of John and Melvina: (Cindy Foster, 2000)

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4C.1. Richard Dale Washam md Dottie. Children: Elizabeth Washam, Matthew Washam, Christopher M. Washam, Mark A. Washam.
1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4C.2. Orville Jack Washam b. 7 Nov 1939 of Jackson Co, MO. He md. Virginia Lee Bradshaw "Jennie'' 28 Oct 1961 & they lived in Raytown, MO. Virginia, d/o Euzella Bradshaw, was b. 10 Sep 1940 Fort Collins, Larimer Co, CO, d. 16 Aug 1996 in Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO & bur. 21 Aug 1996 Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. They had a daughter, Cynthia Lynn Washam Foster "Cindy" of Independence, MO.
1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4C.3. Paul Leon Washam
1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4C.4. Orly Joe Washam. Joe had a legal name change some 30 years ago to Joel Gialdo.
1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4C.5. John Wayne Washam
1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4C.6. Joyce Pauline Washam.
1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4C.7. Beverly Washam.
1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4C.8. Kenneth Robert Washam

Children of John and Ravona: (Sharen Turner, 2006)

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4D.1. Margie Washam

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4D.2. Marcha Washam

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.4D.3. Michael Washam

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1A.9. Joseph Washam d. Jan 1981 of Elgin, Kane, Illinois. (SSDI) He had a child named Ellen Washam b 1929 Elgin, Kane, Illinois.

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1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.1B.1. Charles Washam is Charley Washam on Certificate of Death 37404 b 2 Dec 1910 & d 2 Dec 1910 Bynumville, MO, stillborn & bur Fitzgerald Cem.

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.2.  Martha Jane Washam's husband Grant Mills b 11 Apr 1866, d 11 Apr 1951 & bur Hinkle Cem., Knox Co., KY.

 

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1.3.2.4B.l.12.2.5A.3.2. Milton Washam & Octavia Tarvie Young.

Children: Orglee Washam & Jenavie Washam; Leonard Washam b 9 Feb 1912 Bynumville, MO d 16 Feb 1912 bur Fitzgerald Cem; Raymond Washam b 31 Jan 1913 Bynumville, MO d 19 Feb 1913 & Bur Fitzgerald Cem. (Death Certificate)

 

1.3.2.4B.l.12.2.5A.3.12. George Leonard Washam b 28 Mar 1913 Chariton, MO & d 22 Aug 1996 of Davenport, Iowa.  He md. Viola M. b 28 Oct 1914. Viola md 1st) Mr. Clark.

 

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1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.7. Henderson Washam & Eulah Johnson.  Children: Heber Hayes Washam b 13 Jan 1911 d 4 Aug 1911 & bur Prarie Valley Cem., Chariton, MO; Windel Weldon Washam b 26 Jul 1914 Randolph Co., MO d 2 Dec 1914 Chariton Co. & bur Prairie Valley Cem.

 

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5B.1.  Proctor Washam was a resident of Knox Co. & d. in Bell Co., KY. (KY death vol 001, cert 00049)  Proctor and his third wife are in the 1930 Knox Co, KY cens as Proctor Washam age 37 and Mary H age 22.

Children of Proctor & Mattie:

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5B.1B.1. Virgil Washam b 15 Oct 1921 Knox, KY Birth was listed as infant of Proctor Washam and mother Mollie Ledington. (v107, cert 53150) In the The Marion Star (Marion, Ohio) Jan 7, 1953, p16 announced the birth in Crestline Hospital, a dau to Mr & Mrs Virgil Washam of Crestline. 

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5B.1B.2. Herbert Washam b 10 May 1923 Bell Co, KY & d 19 Mar 1977 Bell, KY. He md Evelyn Wilson b 29 Jul 1928, d 21 Apr 1997 Pineville, Bell, KY & bur Pinelawn Cem. Children: James L. Washam, Janet S. Washam, Janetta Washam, & Ronnie Washam.

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5B.1B.3. Anna Dean Washam "Ann" b 10 Jan 1925 Bell Co, KY, mother Mallie Ledington. (vol 1, cert. 252) Anna married Vester L. Faircloth. Anna d. 29 Nov 1979 Marshall Co., KY. Lovella Bays Faircloth McConnell, 2005, wrote:

Anna Dean Washam, daughter of Proctor Washam, was my adopted mother. She married Vester L. Faircloth and they adopted two girls, me and my sister. We were born in Pineville Kentucky to Everett and Edith Bays and were adopted when we were 4-5 years old. Anna Dean Washam is deceased and buried in Marshall County Memorial Gardens, Benton Kentucky 42025. Her husband, Vester L. Faircloth died on July 7th, 2005 and is buried beside her in Marshall County Memorial Gardens, Benton Kentucky. Ann met Vester while she was working in Detroit Michigan during WWII. He was a Sergeant in the Army and they married then eventually moved to Western Kentucky, where his family was from. He worked and retired from the Atomic Energy Corporation. Anna Dean Washam died from heart failure due to over ingestion of pain medication. Vester Faircloth died after falling and striking his head on a door facing in the middle of the night. He suffered from Alzheimer's Disease. Alice Melinda Darnell, my sister, lives in Marshall County, Kentucky and I live in Murray, Kentucky. Anna and Vester had no children born to their marriage.

The obit for Vester L. Faircloth appeared in the 9 Jul 2005 Murray Ledger:

The funeral for Vester L. Faircloth was today (Saturday) at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Filbeck-Cann & King Funeral Home, Benton. Bro. Dennis Norvell officiated. Burial was in the Marshall County Memory Gardens. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Life House Building Fund, 1506 Chestnut St., Murray, Ky., 42071. Mr. Faircloth, 87, Hardin, died Thursday, July 7, 2005, at Marshall County Hospital, Benton. A retired maintenance mechanic from USEC, he was a member of Union Hill Church of Christ. Preceding him in death were his wife, Anna Dean Washam Faircloth, one brother, Hilton Faircloth, and one grandson. He was the son of the late Robert Ray Faircloth and Ora Vanise Cunningham Faircloth. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Alice Darnell, Benton, and Mrs. Lovella McConnell, Murray; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Meyer, Kevil, and Mrs. Rubena Burd, Eddyville; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5B.1B.4. Roy Washam b Sep 15, 1926 Bell Co, KY, mother Mallie Teddington. (vol 117, cert #58349)  Roy md Lillian J. Kemle who was b 13 Feb 1933 of Crestline, Crawford Co, Ohio.  Lillian was the d/o Frederick Kemle. (The Marion Star, 15 Feb 1933, p 12) In the 1920 Jackson, Crawford Co, OH cens are Martin Kemle age 36 b. Hungary immigrated 1903, naturalized 1908, & owned Tailor shop; wife Kathryn age 34 b. Hungary immigrated 1904 naturalized 1908; son Frederick Geo. age 14 b OH.  Lillian md 2nd) Mr. Atkinson & she d 28 Apr 1999 of Peru, Miami, IN. (SSDI)  Roy probably md. 2nd) Virginia M. Kiser b abt. 1928 and had a child Proctor Eugene Washam.  Roy & Lillian’s children were adopted: Roy Eugene Washam Mollenkopf, Barbara Jean Washam Mollenkopf, Fredrick Steven Washam Wilson, Linda Ann Washam Adams, Marlene Washam Atkinson. (Roy Mollenkopf, 2002)

Children of Proctor & Mary E. Payne:

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5B.1C.1. Jim R. Washam b May 7, 1930 Knox Co, KY.

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5B.1C.2. Roberta Washam b 1 Feb 1932 Knox Co, KY.

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5B.1C.3. Alice Washam b 2 Jul 1934 Knox Co, KY.

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5B.1C.4. Walter B. Washam b 7 Apr 1940 Bell Co, KY.

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5B.1C.5. Imogene Washam b 31 Jul 1943 Bell Co, KY.

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.8.  Robert William Washam born Aug 1847 Union, TN & died  16 Aug 1912 Pryor, Mayes, OK.  He md 3rd) Mary Ollie Cates Washam.A.JPG (64063 bytes)Ollie Marie Cates 22 Mar 1890.  They lived in Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory.  After Robert died, Ollie md Albert Dilts.  They are in the 1930 Verdigris, Rogers Co, OK cens, as Albert Dilts age 50 b AR, Ollie M age 54 b TN.  In the home are Harley Washam age 18 b OK son, Edward Tacket age 11 OK son, Pearl M Tacket age 4 6/12 b OK dau.  Ollie's daughter, Minnie Pearl Washam Tackett died 17 Feb 1927 and her children lived with their grandmother, Ollie.    Mary had eight children with Robert and died Jun 14, 1943 Claremore, Rogers Co, OK & was buried in Woodlawn Cem.  Walter Edward Tackett married Mary and Robert's daughter, Minnie Pearl Washam, 15 Sep 1916.  Family is on pages 233-235. 


Picture is of Mary Ollie Cates Washam Dilts & Edward Tackett courtesy Lloydine Stearns, 2000

 

 

 

 

1.3.2.4B.1.12.2.5A.7. Henderson Washam & Eulah Johnson on Page 232.  Children: Heber Hayes Washam b 13 Jan 1911 d 4 Aug 1911 & bur Prairie Valley Cem., Chariton, MO; Windel Weldon Washam b 26 Jul 1914 Randolph Co., MO d 2 Dec 1914 Chariton Co. & bur Prairie Valley Cem.

 


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