Floyd Pelfrey1

M, #25701, b. 13 May 1896, d. 26 April 1977
Father*William Leonard Pelfrey2,1 b. 9 Jan 1858, d. 14 Jan 1934
Mother*Louisa Christian2,1 b. 24 Jun 1864, d. 14 Feb 1946
Last Edited1 Jun 2023
     He was born on 13 May 1896 at Flint City, Morgan County, Alabama, USA.2,1,3
     Floyd Pelfrey died on 26 April 1977, in a local convalescence hospital, at Yuba City, Sutter County, California, USA, at age 80.4,5
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Floyd Pelfrey.
     Floyd Pelfrey was buried on 29 April 1977 at Sutter Cemetery, Sutter, Sutter County, California, USA.5
     His name was also recorded as Floyd Pelfry.1
     He was commonly known as Floy.2,4
     Floyd appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma in the household of his parents, William and Lela Pelfry, listed as a farm laborer on the "home farm."1
     Floy appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma in the household of his parents, William and Louise Pelfrey.2
     In the obituary of Cecil Pelfrey who died 6 June 1963, his brother, Floyd Pelfrey, of Yuba City, was listed as a survivor.6
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Sacramento Bee published in Sacramento, California, 28 April 1977.5

Citations

  1. [S2760] William L Pelfry household, 26 Apr1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Whitebead, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 88; Family: 76, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_1252; Image 686.
  2. [S2756] Wm L Pelfrey household, 11 & 12 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Whitebead, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 30, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1464; Image: 286.
  3. [S2853] Pierce, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/19641615/, Pierce (Columbia TN), Floyd Pelfrey.
  4. [S2754] Andrea Jones, online www.ancestry.com, Andrea Jones (Norman, OK), downloaded viewed May 27, 2010, Floy Pelfrey.
  5. [S13658] Obituraies: Floyd Pelfrey, The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, 28 Apr 1977, Page 15, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Floyd Pelfrey, 80. Hereinafter cited as Sacramento Bee.
  6. [S13090] Obituaries: Cecil Pelfrey, Marysville Appeal Democrat, Marysville, California, 06 Jun 1963, Page 12, column 2 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Cecil Pelfrey (Aged 74). Hereinafter cited as Marysville Appeal Democrat.

Homer Pelfrey1,2,3

M, #25702, b. 21 December 1901, d. 26 November 1976
Father*William Leonard Pelfrey1,2,3 b. 9 Jan 1858, d. 14 Jan 1934
Mother*Louisa Christian1,2,3 b. 24 Jun 1864, d. 14 Feb 1946
Last Edited24 Feb 2023
     He was born in 1901 or 1902 at Alabama, USA, estimation based upon census data.1,2 He was born on 21 December 1901 at Alabama, USA.4 Homer married Onema (?) circa 1924.5
     Homer Pelfrey died on 26 November 1976 at Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA, at age 74.3
     Homer appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma in the household of his parents, William and Lela Pelfry, listed as a farm laborer on the "home farm."2
     Homer appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma in the household of his parents, William and Louise Pelfrey.1
     Homer and Onema Pelfrey appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Antioch, Elmore Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated 5 April 1930, described as a farmer.6
     Homer and Onema Pelfrey appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Maysville, Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated 12 April 1940, described as a farmer.7
     In the obituary of Cecil Pelfrey who died 6 June 1963, his brother, Homer Pelfrey, of Fresno, was listed as a survivor.8

Family

Onema (?) b. c 1908
Marriage*Homer married Onema (?) circa 1924.5 

Citations

  1. [S2756] Wm L Pelfrey household, 11 & 12 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Whitebead, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 30, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1464; Image: 286.
  2. [S2760] William L Pelfry household, 26 Apr1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Whitebead, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 88; Family: 76, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_1252; Image 686.
  3. [S2754] Andrea Jones, online www.ancestry.com, Andrea Jones (Norman, OK), downloaded viewed May 27, 2010, Homer Pelfrey.
  4. [S2853] Pierce, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/19641615/, Pierce (Columbia TN), Homer Pelfrey.
  5. [S2757] Homer Pelfrey household, 05 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Antioch, Elmore, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 8, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1903; Image: 607.0., Homer Pelfrey household.
    He was 23 and she was 17 when they were married.
  6. [S2757] 05 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Antioch, Elmore, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 8.
  7. [S5655] Homer Pelfrey household, 12 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Maysville, Whitebread, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 25-13, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T627_3294.
  8. [S13090] Obituaries: Cecil Pelfrey, Marysville Appeal Democrat, Marysville, California, 06 Jun 1963, Page 12, column 2 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Cecil Pelfrey (Aged 74). Hereinafter cited as Marysville Appeal Democrat.

Josephus Pelfrey1,2

M, #25703, b. 23 December 1903, d. 8 December 1992
Father*William Leonard Pelfrey1,2,3 b. 9 Jan 1858, d. 14 Jan 1934
Mother*Louisa Christian1,2,3 b. 24 Jun 1864, d. 14 Feb 1946
Last Edited27 May 2023
     He was born on 23 December 1903 at Alabama, USA.1,3,2
     Josephus Pelfrey died on 8 December 1992 at Levelland, Hockley County, Texas, USA, at age 88.4,5,6,7
     His name was also recorded as Josephuse Pelfrey according to the Texas Death index.5
     He was commonly known as Joe Pelfrey.4,7,8
     Josephus appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma in the household of his parents, William and Lela Pelfry.3
     Josephus appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma in the household of his parents, William and Louise Pelfrey.1
     In the obituary of Cecil Pelfrey who died 6 June 1963, his brother, Joe Pelfrey, of Littlefield, Texas, was listed as a survivor.9
     In the obituary of Floyd Pelfrey who died 26 April 1977, his brother, Joe Pelfrey, of Texas, was listed as a survivor.8

Citations

  1. [S2756] Wm L Pelfrey household, 11 & 12 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Whitebead, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 30, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1464; Image: 286.
  2. [S2754] Andrea Jones, online www.ancestry.com, Andrea Jones (Norman, OK), downloaded viewed May 27, 2010, Josephus Pelfrey.
  3. [S2760] William L Pelfry household, 26 Apr1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Whitebead, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 88; Family: 76, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_1252; Image 686.
  4. [S501] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, online 1935-2014, Name: Joe Pelfrey. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  5. [S1353] Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 (Publisher: Texas Department of Health), Ancestry.com, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000; "An ancestry.com index of Texas deaths with a link to VitalChek for copies of the original record"; cited as "Texas Death Index., Name: Josephuse Pelfrey.
  6. [S2754] Andrea Jones, viewed May 27, 2010.
  7. [S2853] Pierce, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/19641615/, Pierce (Columbia TN), Josephus Joe Pelfrey.
  8. [S13658] Obituraies: Floyd Pelfrey, The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, 28 Apr 1977, Page 15, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Floyd Pelfrey, 80. Hereinafter cited as Sacramento Bee.
  9. [S13090] Obituaries: Cecil Pelfrey, Marysville Appeal Democrat, Marysville, California, 06 Jun 1963, Page 12, column 2 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Cecil Pelfrey (Aged 74). Hereinafter cited as Marysville Appeal Democrat.

Adell Pelfrey1

M, #25704, b. 28 December 1908, d. 25 December 1984
Father*William Leonard Pelfrey2,3,4 b. 9 Jan 1858, d. 14 Jan 1934
Mother*Louisa Christian2,3,4 b. 24 Jun 1864, d. 14 Feb 1946
Last Edited1 Apr 2023
     He was born on 28 December 1908 at Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA.2,3,4
     Adell Pelfrey died on 25 December 1984 at Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA, at age 75.4
     Adell appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma in the household of his parents, William and Lela Pelfry.3
     Adel appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma in the household of his parents, William and Louise Pelfrey.2
     In the obituary of Cecil Pelfrey who died 6 June 1963, his brother, Adell Pelfry, of Fresno, was listed as a survivor.5
     In the obituary of Floyd Pelfrey who died 26 April 1977, his brother, Adell Pelfrey, of Fresno, was listed as a survivor.1

Citations

  1. [S13658] Obituraies: Floyd Pelfrey, The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, 28 Apr 1977, Page 15, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Floyd Pelfrey, 80. Hereinafter cited as Sacramento Bee.
  2. [S2756] Wm L Pelfrey household, 11 & 12 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Whitebead, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 30, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1464; Image: 286.
  3. [S2760] William L Pelfry household, 26 Apr1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Whitebead, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 88; Family: 76, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_1252; Image 686.
  4. [S2754] Andrea Jones, online www.ancestry.com, Andrea Jones (Norman, OK), downloaded viewed May 27, 2010, Adell Pelfrey.
  5. [S13090] Obituaries: Cecil Pelfrey, Marysville Appeal Democrat, Marysville, California, 06 Jun 1963, Page 12, column 2 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Cecil Pelfrey (Aged 74). Hereinafter cited as Marysville Appeal Democrat.

Onema (?)1

F, #25705, b. circa 1908
Last Edited24 Feb 2023
     She was born circa 1908 at Oklahoma, USA.1 Onema married Homer Pelfrey circa 1924.2
     Homer and Onema Pelfrey appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Antioch, Elmore Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated 5 April 1930, described as a farmer.1
     Homer and Onema Pelfrey appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Maysville, Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated 12 April 1940, described as a farmer.3

Family

Homer Pelfrey b. 21 Dec 1901, d. 26 Nov 1976

Citations

  1. [S2757] Homer Pelfrey household, 05 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Antioch, Elmore, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 8, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1903; Image: 607.0.
  2. [S2757] 05 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Antioch, Elmore, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 8, Homer Pelfrey household.
    He was 23 and she was 17 when they were married.
  3. [S5655] Homer Pelfrey household, 12 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Maysville, Whitebread, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 25-13, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T627_3294.

Wilburn Leonard Mays1,2,3

M, #25708, b. 13 September 1925, d. 30 June 1990
Step-father*Thomas Cavitt Franklin2 b. 13 May 1895, d. 10 Jan 1971
Mother*Ruby Anita Pelfrey1,2,3 b. 26 May 1906, d. 10 Sep 1996
FatherJohn Mays1,4,3 b. c 1895, d. 1964
Last Edited3 Apr 2023
     He was born on 13 September 1925 at Maysville, Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA.1,2,3,5,6 Wilburn married Mary Sue Lee circa January 1944 at Kentucky, USA.6,7 Wilburn Leonard Mays and Mary Sue Lee were divorced. . I presume they divorced since he remarried in 1956.8 Wilburn married Ruby Belle Ellithorp on 16 February 1956.9,10
     Wilburn Leonard Mays died on 30 June 1990 at Maysville, Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA, at age 64.1,11,3,5
     Wilburn Leonard Mays was buried at Maysville Cemetery, Maysville, Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA.12,10,13
     
Military Service

     Wilburn Leonard Mays began military service on 13 October 1943 or 3 November 1943 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA, joining the U.S. Army. His service number was 38566289.5,14 Wilburn Leonard Mays ended his military service on 4 October 1944 due to a preexisting disease, not related to his line of duty.
End of Military Service section.5

     Wilburn L. appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Elmore Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma in the household of his parents, Thomas and Ruby A. Franklin.2
     Wilburn Leonard Mays, of Maysville, registered for the draft on 13 September 1943 at Pauls Valley, Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA, at the age of 18. He was employed with various farmers. He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his step-father, T. C. Franklin. He was described as 6' and 168 lbs, with blue eyes, blonde hair and a ruddy complexion. He had scars on his forehead and right leg.15
     Wilburn L. and Mary Sue Mays appeared on the 1950 U.S. Federal Census of Maysville, Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated 1 April 1950, described as a laborer, in the "Com Labour" industry (perhaps "common"). Their children: Roger Dale, were listed as living with them. He was seeking work, and had not worked the last week.6
     In the obituary of Mary Sue Wofford who died 1 May 2010, her first husband, Wilburn Mays was referenced.16

Family 1

Mary Sue Lee b. 9 Aug 1924, d. 1 May 2010
Marriage*Wilburn married Mary Sue Lee circa January 1944 at Kentucky, USA.6,7 
Divorce* Wilburn Leonard Mays and Mary Sue Lee were divorced. . I presume they divorced since he remarried in 1956.8  
Children

Family 2

Ruby Belle Ellithorp b. 15 Mar 1917, d. 6 Jan 1990
Marriage*Wilburn married Ruby Belle Ellithorp on 16 February 1956.9,10 

Citations

  1. [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: Wilburn Leonard Mays; Birth: 13 Sep 1925, Maysville GA, Oklahoma, Death: 30 Jun 1990; Parents: John Mays & Ruby Pelfrey. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.
  2. [S2759] Thomas C Franklin household, 12 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elmore, Garvin, Oklahma; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 8, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1903; Image: 613.0.
  3. [S2853] Pierce, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/19641615/, Pierce (Columbia TN), Wilburn Leonard Mays.
  4. [S2768] Andrea Jones, "RE: 1930 census - Thomas C Franklin," e-mail message from email address withheld for privacy (Norman, Oklahoma) to Rick Moffat, 9 May 2010, Ruby married John Mays in 1924. Hereinafter cited as "1930 census - Thomas C Franklin."
  5. [S3870] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 (Publisher: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs), Ancestry.com, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; "Original data: Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs."; cited as "BIRLS Death File., W. L Mays, Birth Date: 13 Sep 1925, Death Date: 30 Jun 1990, Enlistment Date: 03 Nov 1943, Enlistment Branch: ARMY, Discharge Date: 04 Oct 1944.
  6. [S13662] Wilburn L Mays household, 01 Apr 1950 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Maysville, Whitebead, Garvin, Oklahoma; Sheet: 1; Enumeration District: 25-17, Dwelling: 9, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  7. [S13663] City and County Statistics, The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 18 Jan 1944, Page 17, columns 4 - 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, City and County Statistics. Hereinafter cited as Courier-Journal.
  8. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), I presume they divorced since he remarried in 1956.
  9. [S2853] Pierce, Wilburn Leonard Mays & Ruby Ellithrop.
  10. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Maysville Cemetery: Wilburn L Mays
    Grave marker transcription:
    MAYS
    Wilburn Sept. 13, 1925 - June 30, 1990
    (married) Feb. 16, 1956
    Ruby B. Mar. 15, 1917 - Jan. 6, 1990.
  11. [S2768] Andrea Jones, "1930 census - Thomas C Franklin," e-mail to Rick Moffat, 9 May 2010, Wilburn died in 1990.
  12. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat , I have requested the merger of Find A Grave memorials 51425248 & 113526282. The first memorial originally gave his name as William L. Mays, but birth and death dates were identical to the other memorial, and other sources. I requested a change to his name, and it was accepted, so now reads (3 Apr 2023) Wilburn Leonard Mays.
  13. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Maysville Cemetery: Wilburn Leonard Mays.
  14. [S3544] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 (Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration), Ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; "This database contains information on about 8.3 million men and women who enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II"; cited as "US WWII Army Enlistment., Wilburn L Mays, Enlistment Date: 13 Oct 1943, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Birth Year: 1925, Branch: No branch assignment, Civil Occupation: Farm hands, general farms, Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men), Marital status: Single, without dependents (Single), Service Number: 38566289.
  15. [S8085] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 (Publisher: Ancestry.com), Ancestry.com, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; "Database created from Draft Registration Cards of all U.S. states. Images are in Fold3, requiring a subscription to view"; cited as "US WWII Draft., Wilburn Leonard Mays; Registration Date: 13 Sep 1943, Maysville, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA, Birth Date: 13 Sep 1925, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA, Height: 6, Weight: 188, Eye Color: Blue, Hair Color: Blonde, Complexion: Ruddy, Employer: Work For Various Farmers, Next of Kin: T C Franklin.
  16. [S13664] Mary Sue Wofford, Winans Funeral Home, Maysville, Oklahoma, about 02 May 2010, Obituary: Mary Sue (Mays) Wofford. Hereinafter cited as Winans Funeral Home.
  17. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Maysville Cemetery: Roger Dale Mays
    Grave marker transcription:
    Roger Dale Mays
    Sgt US Army Vietnam
    Oct 24 1944 - - Aug 25 2010.

Benjaman Alexander Pelfrey1

M, #25709, b. 29 January 1899, d. 27 June 1982
Father*William Leonard Pelfrey2 b. 9 Jan 1858, d. 14 Jan 1934
Mother*Louisa Christian2 b. 24 Jun 1864, d. 14 Feb 1946
Last Edited1 Apr 2023
     He was born on 29 January 1899 at Pratt, Alabama, USA.2,1
     Benjaman Alexander Pelfrey died on 27 June 1982 at Maysville, Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA, at age 83.1
     Ben A. appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma in the household of his parents, William and Lela Pelfry, listed as a farm laborer on the "home farm."2
     In the obituary of Cecil Pelfrey who died 6 June 1963, his brother, Ben Pelfrey, of Maysville, Oklahoma, was listed as a survivor.3
     In the obituary of Floyd Pelfrey who died 26 April 1977, his brother, Ben Pelfrey, of OKlahoma, was listed as a survivor.4

Citations

  1. [S2754] Andrea Jones, online www.ancestry.com, Andrea Jones (Norman, OK), downloaded viewed May 27, 2010, Benjaman Alexander Pelfrey.
  2. [S2760] William L Pelfry household, 26 Apr1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Whitebead, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 88; Family: 76, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_1252; Image 686.
  3. [S13090] Obituaries: Cecil Pelfrey, Marysville Appeal Democrat, Marysville, California, 06 Jun 1963, Page 12, column 2 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Cecil Pelfrey (Aged 74). Hereinafter cited as Marysville Appeal Democrat.
  4. [S13658] Obituraies: Floyd Pelfrey, The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, 28 Apr 1977, Page 15, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Floyd Pelfrey, 80. Hereinafter cited as Sacramento Bee.

Zacariah Jesse Pelfrey1,2

M, #25710, b. 18 March 1881, d. 27 December 1941
Father*William Leonard Pelfrey1 b. 9 Jan 1858, d. 14 Jan 1934
Mother*Louisa Christian1 b. 24 Jun 1864, d. 14 Feb 1946
Last Edited9 Aug 2022
     He was born on 18 March 1881 at Georgia, USA.1,3,4 Zacariah married Katherine Dobbs circa 1906.3,5
     Zack Jesse Pelfrey died on 27 December 1941 at Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA, at age 60.1 Alternatively, he died on 30 December 1941 at age 60 according to his grave marker.2
     He was commonly known as Zach.4
     Zack and Kate Pelfrey appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Elmore Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated 19 January 1920, described as a farmer. Their children: Pauline and Arnold, were listed as living with them.3
     Zack J. and Kate E. Pelfrey appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Elmore Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated 16 April 1930, described as a farmer. Their children: Willie P., Joseph A., Virgil H. and Ruby J., were listed as living with them.5
     Zack Pelfrey appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Tulare Twp., San Joaquin County, California, enumerated 18 April 1940, described as a widower, and a farm laborer on a farm. Their children: Arnold and Virgil, were listed as living with them.4

Family

Katherine Dobbs b. c 1890
Marriage*Zacariah married Katherine Dobbs circa 1906.3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2754] Andrea Jones, online www.ancestry.com, Andrea Jones (Norman, OK), downloaded viewed May 27, 2010, Zacariah Jesse Pelfrey.
  2. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Zacariah Jesse Pelfrey
    Grave marker transcription:
    Zacariah Jesse Pelfrey     Mar. 18, 1881 - Dec. 30 (sic), 1941.
  3. [S2763] Zack Pelfrey household, 19 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elmore, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 25, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1464; Image: 134.
  4. [S13129] Zack Pelfry household, 18 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Tulare, San Joaquin, California; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 39-104; Family: 155, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  5. [S2764] Zack J. Pelfrey household, 16 April 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elmore, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 9A; Family: 159; Enumeration District: 8, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1903; Image: 619.0.
  6. [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: Pauline Pelfrey Davis; Birth: 14 Feb 1915, Colgate, Oklahoma, Death: 06 Dec 1999; Parents: Zach Pelfrey & Katherine Dobbs. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.

Albert Ross Pelfrey1,2

M, #25711, b. 11 June 1884, d. 6 September 1932
Father*William Leonard Pelfrey1 b. 9 Jan 1858, d. 14 Jan 1934
Mother*Louisa Christian1 b. 24 Jun 1864, d. 14 Feb 1946
Last Edited1 Apr 2023
     He was born on 11 June 1884 at Georgia, USA.1,3,2 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1886 at Georgia, USA.4 Albert married Allie L. Rice circa 1906.4,3,2
     Albert Ross Pelfrey died on 6 September 1932 at Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA, at age 48.1
     He was commonly known as Ross Pelfrey.3
     Albert Ross Pelfrey, of R.F.D.3, Elmore City, Garvin County, registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 at Pauls Valley, Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA, at the age of 34. He was a farmer. He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Allie Levisa Pelfrey. He was described as tall and stout with gray eyes and brown hair.2
     Albert R. and Allie L. Pelfrey appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Elmore Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated 22 January 1920, described as a farmer on his own farm.4
     Ross and Allie Pelfrey appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Antioch, Elmore Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated 11 April 1930, described as a farmer working on his own account. Their children: Stella, were listed as living with them.3

Family

Allie L. Rice b. 26 Jul 1893, d. 27 Jan 1951
Marriage*Albert married Allie L. Rice circa 1906.4,3,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2754] Andrea Jones, online www.ancestry.com, Andrea Jones (Norman, OK), downloaded viewed May 27, 2010, Albert Ross Pelfrey.
  2. [S4046] World War I Draft Registration, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482, Albert Ross Pelfrey, Birth Date: 11 Jun 1884, Residence Place: Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA, Eye Color: Gray, Hair Color: Brown, Height: Tall, Physical Build: Stout. Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Registration.
  3. [S2762] Ross Pelfrey household, 11 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Antioch, Elmore (Township) Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 8, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1903; Image: 612.0.
  4. [S2761] Albert R Pelfrey household, 22 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elmore, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 25, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1464; Image: 137.
  5. [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: Stella Jennett Lovin; Birth: 03 Jul 1925, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, Death: 29 Nov 2000; Parents: Ross Pelfrey & Allie Rice. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.

Allie L. Rice1,2,3,4

F, #25712, b. 26 July 1893, d. 27 January 1951
Last Edited20 Apr 2023
     She was born on 26 July 1893 at Alabama, USA. Note that her Find A Grave memorial page claims she was born in Mississippi, and the 1940 census gives it as Oklahoma.2,3,4,5 Allie married Albert Ross Pelfrey circa 1906.2,3,6 Allie married J. I. Huckaby on 28 August 1935 at Church of Christ, Pauls Valley, Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA.7,8,5
     Allie Huckaby died on 27 January 1951, at her home, at Pauls Valley, Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA, at age 57.4,9
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Survivor(s): Stella Lovin.9

     Allie L. Rice was buried on 29 January 1951 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Pauls Valley, Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA.4,9
     Allie Levisa Pelfrey was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of her husband, Albert Ross Pelfrey.6
     Albert R. and Allie L. Pelfrey appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Elmore Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated 22 January 1920, described as a farmer on his own farm.2
     Ross and Allie Pelfrey appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Antioch, Elmore Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated 11 April 1930, described as a farmer working on his own account. Their children: Stella, were listed as living with them.3
     The following article appeared in the Pauls Valley, Oklahoma Pauls Valley Democrat, 29 August 1935 :
HUCKABY-PELFREY MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED
     Wednesday evening August 28 at the Church of Christ in the presence of the regular prayer meeting congregation Judge J. G. Alexander read the marriage service that united J. I. Huckaby and Mrs Allie Pelfrey.
     Mr Huckaby is a well known i farmer living north of town.7

     John and Allie Huckaby appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated circa June 1940, described as a farmer. Her daughter, Stella, was listed as living with them. Other sources clarify that Stella was his step-daughter, hence the different surname.5
     In the obituary of J. I. Huckaby who died 24 January 1944, his wife, Allie Huckaby, was listed as a survivor.8
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Daily Oklahoman published in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 30 January 1951.9

Family 1

Albert Ross Pelfrey b. 11 Jun 1884, d. 6 Sep 1932
Marriage*Allie married Albert Ross Pelfrey circa 1906.2,3,6 
Child

Family 2

John Ira Huckaby b. Nov 1864, d. 24 Jan 1944
Marriage*Allie married J. I. Huckaby on 28 August 1935 at Church of Christ, Pauls Valley, Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA.7,8,5 

Citations

  1. [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: Stella Jennett Lovin; Birth: 03 Jul 1925, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, Death: 29 Nov 2000; Parents: Ross Pelfrey & Allie Rice. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.
  2. [S2761] Albert R Pelfrey household, 22 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elmore, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 25, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1464; Image: 137.
  3. [S2762] Ross Pelfrey household, 11 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Antioch, Elmore (Township) Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 8, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1903; Image: 612.0.
  4. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Allie L. Huckaby née Rice
    Grave marker transcription:
    HUCKABY
    Mother     Allie L.     July 26, 1893 - Jan. 27, 1951.
  5. [S12652] Jno. Huckaby household, 15 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Whitebread, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 25-27; Family: 138, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  6. [S4046] World War I Draft Registration, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482, Albert Ross Pelfrey, Birth Date: 11 Jun 1884, Residence Place: Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA, Eye Color: Gray, Hair Color: Brown, Height: Tall, Physical Build: Stout. Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Registration.
  7. [S12655] Huckaby - Pelfrey Marriage Announced, Pauls Valley Democrat, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, 29 Aug 1935, Page 8, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Huckaby - Pelfrey. Hereinafter cited as Pauls Valley Democrat.
  8. [S12649] J. I. Huckaby Rites Thursday, Pauls Valley Democrat, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, 27 Jan 1944, Page 3, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: J I Huckaby (Aged 79). Hereinafter cited as Pauls Valley Democrat.
  9. [S12656] Mrs. Allie Huckaby, The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 30 Jan 1951, Page 27, column 27 viewed at Newspapers.com, Death and OBIT. Hereinafter cited as Daily Oklahoman.

Stella Jeannette Pelfrey1

F, #25716, b. 3 July 1925, d. 29 November 2000
Father*Albert Ross Pelfrey2,3 b. 11 Jun 1884, d. 6 Sep 1932
Mother*Allie L. Rice2,3 b. 26 Jul 1893, d. 27 Jan 1951
Step-fatherJohn Ira Huckaby4 b. Nov 1864, d. 24 Jan 1944
Last Edited14 May 2022
     She was born on 3 July 1925 at Pauls Valley, Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA.3 Alternatively, she may have been born circa July 1926 at Oklahoma, USA, since she was age 3 years and 9 months in the 1930 census.2 Stella married Lowell E. Lovin, Their marriage licence was issued about 03 Jul 1941, circa July 1941 at Oklahoma, USA.5,6
     Stella Jeannette Lovin died on 29 November 2000 at Pauls Valley, Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA, at age 75. Note that her Find A Grave memorial page gives Wagner County, Oklahoma as her place of death.3,1,7
     Stella Jeannette Pelfrey was buried on 2 December 2000 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Pauls Valley, Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA.1
     Stella appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Antioch, Elmore Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma in the household of her parents, Ross and Allie Pelfrey.2
     Stella appeared on the 1940 Federal Census Whitebead Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma in the household of her step-father John Huckaby and mother Allie.8
     In the obituary of J. I. Huckaby who died 24 January 1944, his step daughter, Stella Lovin at his home address, was listed as a survivor.4
     In the obituary of Allie Huckaby who died 27 January 1951, her daughter, Stella Lovin, of Pauls Valley, was listed as a survivor.9
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Daily Oklahoman published in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1 December 2000.7

Family

Lowell E. Lovin b. 29 Nov 1919, d. 4 Nov 1995
Marriage*Stella married Lowell E. Lovin, Their marriage licence was issued about 03 Jul 1941, circa July 1941 at Oklahoma, USA.5,6 

Citations

  1. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Stella Jeannette Lovin née Pelfrey
    Grave marker transcription:
    Stella J. (Pelfrey) Lovin     July 3, 1925 - Nov. 29, 2000.
  2. [S2762] Ross Pelfrey household, 11 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Antioch, Elmore (Township) Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 8, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1903; Image: 612.0.
  3. [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: Stella Jennett Lovin; Birth: 03 Jul 1925, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, Death: 29 Nov 2000; Parents: Ross Pelfrey & Allie Rice. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.
  4. [S12649] J. I. Huckaby Rites Thursday, Pauls Valley Democrat, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, 27 Jan 1944, Page 3, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: J I Huckaby (Aged 79). Hereinafter cited as Pauls Valley Democrat.
  5. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Lowell E. Lovin
    Grave marker transcription:
    LOVIN
    Lowell     E.1919 - 1995     Son
    Herbert L     1932 - 2004     Son
    Myrtle A.     1899 - 2006     Mother.
  6. [S12654] Marriage Licenses, Pauls Valley Democrat, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, 03 Jul 1941, Page 4, column 8 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage of Lovin / Pelfrey. Hereinafter cited as Pauls Valley Democrat.
  7. [S12653] Deaths: Lovin, Stella Pelfrey, The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 01 Dec 2000, Page 21, column 2, Death Notice: Stella Pelfrey LOVIN (Aged 75). Hereinafter cited as Daily Oklahoman.
  8. [S12652] Jno. Huckaby household, 15 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Whitebread, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 25-27; Family: 138, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  9. [S12656] Mrs. Allie Huckaby, The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 30 Jan 1951, Page 27, column 27 viewed at Newspapers.com, Death and OBIT. Hereinafter cited as Daily Oklahoman.

Katherine Dobbs1

F, #25717, b. circa 1890
Last Edited9 Aug 2022
     She was born circa 1890 at Alabama, USA.2,3 Katherine married Zacariah Jesse Pelfrey circa 1906.2,3
     Zack and Kate Pelfrey appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Elmore Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated 19 January 1920, described as a farmer. Their children: Pauline and Arnold, were listed as living with them.2
     Zack J. and Kate E. Pelfrey appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Elmore Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma, enumerated 16 April 1930, described as a farmer. Their children: Willie P., Joseph A., Virgil H. and Ruby J., were listed as living with them.3

Family

Zacariah Jesse Pelfrey b. 18 Mar 1881, d. 27 Dec 1941
Children

Citations

  1. [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: Pauline Pelfrey Davis; Birth: 14 Feb 1915, Colgate, Oklahoma, Death: 06 Dec 1999; Parents: Zach Pelfrey & Katherine Dobbs. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.
  2. [S2763] Zack Pelfrey household, 19 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elmore, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 25, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1464; Image: 134.
  3. [S2764] Zack J. Pelfrey household, 16 April 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elmore, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 9A; Family: 159; Enumeration District: 8, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1903; Image: 619.0.

Willie P. Pelfrey1

F, #25718, b. 14 February 1915, d. 6 December 1999
Father*Zacariah Jesse Pelfrey3,2,1 b. 18 Mar 1881, d. 27 Dec 1941
Mother*Katherine Dobbs2,1 b. c 1890
Last Edited20 Aug 2022
     She was born on 14 February 1915 at Oklahoma, USA.2,1,4,5 Willie married Oliver Davis circa 1921.4
     Pauline W. Davis died on 6 December 1999 at Carmichael, Sacramento County, California, USA, at age 84.4
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Survived by her husband, Ollie H. Davis. Predeceased: Bill Davis.4

     Willie P. Pelfrey was buried on 10 December 1999 at Sunset Lawn Memorial Garden, Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA.4
     She was commonly known as Pauline.6
     Pauline appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Elmore Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma in the household of her parents, Zack and Kate Pelfrey.2
     Willie P. appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Elmore Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma in the household of her parents, Zack and Kate E. Pelfrey.1
     Oliver and Pauline Davis appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Tulare County, California, enumerated April 1940, described as a laborer on a ranch, living in a campground near Alila. Their children: Billy Doyle, were listed as living with them. In 1935 they were living in rural Garvin County, Oklahoma.5
     In the obituary of Arnold J. Pelfrey who died 5 April 1979, his sister, Pauline Davis, of Rio Linda, was listed as a survivor.6
     In the obituary of Billy Doyle Davis who died 15 August 1990, his parents, Ollis (sic) Davis and Pauline Davis were listed as surviving him.7
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Sacramento Bee published in Sacramento, California, 9 December 1999.4
     In the obituary of Oliver Davis, who died 10 May 2000, his wife, Pauline Davis, was listed as predeceased.7

Family

Oliver Davis b. 19 Sep 1913, d. 10 May 2000
Marriage*Willie married Oliver Davis circa 1921.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2764] Zack J. Pelfrey household, 16 April 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elmore, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 9A; Family: 159; Enumeration District: 8, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1903; Image: 619.0.
  2. [S2763] Zack Pelfrey household, 19 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elmore, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 25, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1464; Image: 134.
  3. [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: Pauline Pelfrey Davis; Birth: 14 Feb 1915, Colgate, Oklahoma, Death: 06 Dec 1999; Parents: Zach Pelfrey & Katherine Dobbs. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.
  4. [S12659] Funeral Notices/Vital Statistics: Davis, Pauline W., The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, 09 Dec 1999, Page 25, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Pauline W DAVIS, 1915-1999. Hereinafter cited as Sacramento Bee.
  5. [S12661] Oliver Davis household, Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Camp Grounds Adjacent To U S Heighway 99, Alila, Tulare, California; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 60-593; Family: 216, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration, They were renting in a campground near Alila. Others in the campground owned their "homes" so this may have been a semi-permanent address.
  6. [S12658] Death Notices: Pelfrey, The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, 06 Apr 1979, Page 75, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Arnold J. PELFREY (Aged 59). Hereinafter cited as Sacramento Bee.
  7. [S12660] Funeral Notices/Vital Statistics: Davis, Ollie H., The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, 13 May 2000, Page 27, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Ollie H. DAVIS, 1913-2000. Hereinafter cited as Sacramento Bee.
  8. [S283] U.S. Social Security Applications, Name: Billy Doyle Davis; Birth: 23 Jun 1933, Elmore Garvi, Oklahoma, Death: Jan 1990; Parents: Ollie H Davis & Pauline W Pelfrey.
  9. [S6599] California, Death Index, 1940-1997 (Publisher: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics.), Ancestry.com, California Death Index, 1940-1997; "Based upon original date: State of California. California Death Index, 1940-1997. Sacramento, CA, USA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics"; cited as "California Death Index., Name: Billy D Davis, Death Date: 15 Aug 1990, Contra Costa County, Birth Date: 23 Jun 1933, Birth Place: Oklahoma, Mother's Maiden Name: Pelfrey.

Joseph A. Pelfrey1

M, #25719, b. September 1919, d. 5 April 1979
Father*Zacariah Jesse Pelfrey2,1,3 b. 18 Mar 1881, d. 27 Dec 1941
Mother*Katherine Dobbs2,1 b. c 1890
Last Edited9 Aug 2022
     He was born in September 1919 at Oklahoma, USA.4,1,3 Joseph married Lucille Adams.5
     Arnold J. Pelfrey died on 5 April 1979 at Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA, at age 59.5
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Arnold J. Pelfrey.
Survived by his wife, Lucille Pelfrey. Survivor(s): Carl W. Pelfrey, Mary Elizabeth Yoakum, Pauline Davis and Juanita Casey.5

     Joseph A. Pelfrey was buried at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California, USA.6
     He was also known as Arnold J. Pelfrey.5,7
     Arnold appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Elmore Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma in the household of his parents, Zack and Kate Pelfrey.2
     Joseph A. appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Elmore Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma in the household of his parents, Zack and Kate E. Pelfrey.1
     Arnold appeared on the 1940 Federal Census Tulare Twp., San Joaquin County, California in the household of his parents, Zack, and he was listed as a farm laborer on a farm.3
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Sacramento Bee published in Sacramento, California, 6 April 1979.5

Family

Lucille Adams b. 7 Apr 1926, d. 2 Apr 1993
Marriage*Joseph married Lucille Adams.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2764] Zack J. Pelfrey household, 16 April 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elmore, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 9A; Family: 159; Enumeration District: 8, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1903; Image: 619.0.
  2. [S2763] Zack Pelfrey household, 19 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elmore, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 25, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1464; Image: 134.
  3. [S13129] Zack Pelfry household, 18 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Tulare, San Joaquin, California; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 39-104; Family: 155, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  4. [S2763] 19 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elmore, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 25, 4 months old in the 1920 census.
  5. [S12658] Death Notices: Pelfrey, The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, 06 Apr 1979, Page 75, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Arnold J. PELFREY (Aged 59). Hereinafter cited as Sacramento Bee.
  6. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Arnold J. Pelfrey
    Grave marker transcription:
    Arnold J. Pelfrey     Sept. 13, 1919 - Apr. 5, 1979.
  7. [S13114] Airman Hurt In England Still Is Unconscious, The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, 07 Apr 1965, Page 31, column 34 viewed at Newspapers.com, Carl Wayne Pelfrey injured in English car accident. Hereinafter cited as Sacramento Bee.

Virgil H. Pelfrey1

M, #25720, b. 5 October 1922, d. 29 April 1973
Father*Zacariah Jesse Pelfrey1,2 b. 18 Mar 1881, d. 27 Dec 1941
Mother*Katherine Dobbs1 b. c 1890
Last Edited1 Apr 2023
     He was born on 5 October 1922 at Oklahoma, USA.3,1,2
     Virgil H. Pelfrey died on 29 April 1973, in a local hospital, at Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA, at age 50.3
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Virgil H. Pelfrey.3

     Virgil H. appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Elmore Twp., Garvin County, Oklahoma in the household of his parents, Zack and Kate E. Pelfrey.1
     Virgil appeared on the 1940 Federal Census Tulare Twp., San Joaquin County, California in the household of his parents, Zack, and he was listed as a farm laborer on a farm.2
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Reno Gazette-Journal published in Reno, Nevada, 1 May 1973.3
     In the obituary of Douglas Earl Pelfrey who died 30 November 1998, his parents, Virgil Pelfrey were listed or implied as predeceased.4

Family

Children

Citations

  1. [S2764] Zack J. Pelfrey household, 16 April 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elmore, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 9A; Family: 159; Enumeration District: 8, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1903; Image: 619.0.
  2. [S13129] Zack Pelfry household, 18 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Tulare, San Joaquin, California; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 39-104; Family: 155, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  3. [S13130] Area deaths: Virgil H. Pelfrey, Reno Gazette-Journal, Reno, Nevada, 01 May 1973, Page 13, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Virgil H. Pelfrey (Aged 51). Hereinafter cited as Reno Gazette-Journal.
  4. [S13660] Obituaries, Reno Gazette-Journal, Reno, Nevada, 09 Dec 1998, Page 47, colum n 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Douglas Earl Pelfrey. Hereinafter cited as Reno Gazette-Journal.
  5. [S13138] Vital Statistics, Births, Reno Evening Gazette, Reno, Nevada, 14 Jan 1956, Page 23, column 4 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Birth: Pelfrey. Hereinafter cited as Reno Evening Gazette.