Jacob Straley > Jacob Straley Jr. > Charles M. Straley > Sampson David Straley

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	1. Jesse STRALEY (b. Apr 9, 1851, AR)   Notes:
	2. Sarah K. STRALEY (b. 16 Mar 1853, AR)   Notes:
	3. Joseph French "French" STRALEY Sr. (b. 3 Apr 1855, AR; d. 13 Aug 1930, MillCtyTX) m. Mary Elizabeth VAN DYKE on 2 Nov 1880, BrewCtyTX    Parents: Wilson Van DYKE / Martha J. ?; 1st husband: Mr. JACKSON Children:   1. Joseph French STRALEY Jr. (b. 1883, TX) m. Martha E . "Betty" BURDETT   2. John B. STRALEY (b. 1885, TX) m. Laura L. ?   3. C. A. STRALEY (b. 1886, TX) m. Victory SMITH   4. Alvin D. STRALEY (b. 1893, TX)     5. Kelly Van Dyke STRALEY (b. 1896, TX) m. Connie E. HALE   Notes: Joseph F. Straley went by his middle name, "French". Mary's parents were Wilson and Martha J. Van DYKE. 6
	4. Martha Emma STRALEY (b. 7 Dec 1856, AR) m. Albert Whit HAYWOOD Sr. (b. June 1850, LA)    Parents: George M. HAYWOOD / Amanda A. ? Children:   1. George Franklin HAYWOOD (b. 25 Feb 1877, Coleman ColeCtyTX; d. 17 Nov 1967, Brownfield, TerrCtyTX, age 96; Find-A-Grave 21713255, TX) m. Ivy Elizabeth ROBINSON (b. 17 May 1887; d. 18 Aug 1973, Gaines, TX; Find-A-Grave 21713252, TX) on 12 Nov 1912    Parents: Andrew ROBINSON / Elizabeth SULLIVAN   2. Albert Whit "Whit" HAYWOOD Jr. (b. 26 Dec 1879, Coleman ColeCtyTX; d. 11 Mar 1960, Levelland, HockCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 66003545, TX) m. Margaret Ella "Bootsye" POWELL (b. 13 July 1872, Caldwell, Tex; d. 8 Nov 1956, Seminole, GainCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 66003646, TX)    Parents: James M. POWELL / Mary Ann LACKEY   3. Volly P. HAYWOOD (male, b. 11 July 1880, TX; d. 14 June 1916, MadiCtyMT, age 36)     4. Ollie French HAYWOOD (b. 12 Feb 1882, Novice, Coleman, ColeCtyTX; d. 24 Jan 1956, Lamesa, TyleCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 66003680, TX) m. Mava SNOW (b. 4 Jan 1884; d. 5 Jan 1977, Clancy, JeffCtyMT)    Parents: William I. SNOW / Harriett E. "Hattie" FINLEY   5. David Lee "Lee" HAYWOOD (b. 23 Aug 1884, Coleman, ColeCtyTX; d. 20 Mar 1954, Snyder, ScurrCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 11515289, TX) m. Minnie Ida BLAIR (b. 2 July 1886, KimbCtyTX; d. 18 Dec 1975, Snyder, ScurrCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 84143734, TX)    Parents: Owen N. BLAIR / Texana RIDGILL;    2nd husband: Carrol Christopher RAWLS   6. Clement Carlton "Clem" HAYWOOD (b. 26 Jan 1886, Coleman, ColeCtyTX; d. 2 Feb 1962, Levelland, HockCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 21631339, TX) m. Edna Alice MCFALL (b. 30 May 1890, Eastland, EastCtyTX; d. 20 Dec 1962, Levelland, HockCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 21631325, TX) on 21 Dec 1915    Parents: Joseph Alexander "Joe" MCFALL / Minnie DICKSON   7. Alma HAYWOOD (b. Nov 1887, TX; d. 28 Jan 1987, HockCtyTX, age 99; Find-A-Grave 21802626, TX) m1. William Carroll "Will" MITCHELL (b. 14 Apr 1881, Saint Jo, MongCtyTX; d. 12 July 1950, Bloomington, SanBCtyCA; Find-A-Grave 143131487, CA)    Parents: Madden Miles MITCHELL / Easter Manerva JONES;    2nd wife: Clara Mabel MCMILLAN (m. 1910)   m. Mr. FORD   8. Liels Bradford HAYWOOD (b. 14 Feb 1889, TX; d. 28 May 1962, Riverside, RiveCtyCA; Find-A-Grave 132371977, NM) m. Chlora J. STOVALL (b. 16 Mar 1887, Somerville, AL; d. May 1948;  Find-A-Grave 175136467, NM)    Parents: George Washington STOVALL / Lucinda SHORT   9. Lillian Georgia HAYWOOD (b. 25 Apr 1890, TX; d. 17 Sep 1988, Escondido, TyleCtyTX, age 98; Find-A-Grave 125105191, CA) m. Alfred Marion FLINN (b. 28 Aug 1882, WrigCtyIA; d. 24 Feb 1956, San Diego, SanDCtyCA; Find-A-Grave 125105206, CA)    Parents: Marion FLINN / Mary Lowery HART   10. Winfred Clinton HAYWOOD (b. 1894, Coleman, ColeCtyTX; d. 28 Jan 1957, Herbert Pruitt Ranch, Alpine, BrewCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 66011302, TX)     11. Cora B. HAYWOOD (b. 30 July 1896, TX; d. 20 Aug 1983, LosACtyCA)     Notes: George F. Haywood was a stock farmer in Brownfield, TerrCtyTX. Albert W. Haywood Jr. was a rancher in Alpine, BrewCtyTX. Volly P. Haywood died from pneumonia at age 36. He was a Sheep Shearer. Ollie F. Haywood's was a retired barber. He died from lung cancer at age 73. D. Lee Haywood was a tailor in Snyder, ScurCtyTX. Clem Haywood was a farmer. Winfred C. Haywood never married. He was a Cowboy who worked on ranches. In fact, he died on the Herbert Pruitt Ranch in Brewster County, TX.   From 1880 US Census for Precinct 9, ColeCtyTX:   Name Rel. Mar. Stat Gender Race Age Est. DOB Birth Place Occ. Father BPlace Mother BPlace Albert H. Haywood Self M M W 30 1850 LA Farmer AR GA Emma Haywood Wife M F W 25 1855 AR Keeping House LA TN George F. Haywood Son S M W 3 1877 TX   LA AR Vally P. Haywood Son S M W 2 1878 TX   LA AR Albert W. Haywood Son S M W 6 mo. 1880 TX   LA AR John H. Straley Cousin S M W 25 1855 TX   VA TX Charles C. Straley Cousin S M W 25 1855 TX   VA TX   From 1900 US Census for Precincts 1-4, MotlCtyTX: Dwelling 229, Family 235, Married 24 years It is indicated that Martha had 10 children and all are living at census time.   Name Rel. Race Sex Birth Date Age Mar. Stat Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace Occ. Albert Haywood Head W M June 1850 49 M TX MS AL Farmer Martha E. Haywood Wife W F Dec 1855 44 M AR VA AR   George F. Haywood Son W M Feb 1877 23 S TX TX TX Farm Laborer Vallie P. Haywood Son W M July 1878 21   TX TX TX Herding Cattle Ollie F. Haywood Son W M Feb 1882 18   TX TX TX Farmer David L. Haywood Son W M Apr 1884 16   TX TX TX Farmer Clemont C. Haywood Son W M Jan 1886 14   TX TX TX Farmer Alma Haywood Dau W F Nov 1887 12   TX TX TX   Liles B. Haywood Son W M Feb 1889 11   TX TX TX Farmer Garige L. Haywood Dau W F Apr 1890 10   TX TX TX   Clinton Haywood Son W M Nov 1893 6   TX TX TX   Cora B. Haywood Dau W F July 1896 3   TX TX TX     From 1920 US Census for CarsCtyTX:   Name Rel Sex Race Birth Date Age Mar. Stat Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace Martha E. Haywood Self F W 1856 64 Wd AR VA AR Clinton W. Haywood Son M W 1895 26 S TX LA AR
	5. Margaret Jane "Maggie" STRALEY (b. 19 Mar 1859, AR; d. 27 Mar 1941, Brownfield, TerrCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 180275191, TX) m1. Benjamin A. B. "Ben" THOMPSON (b. 12 Jan 1855, TX; d. 1 Jun 1925, LampCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 152431637, TX)    Parents: Pleasant THOMPSON / Mary E. SMITH   m2. Harrison C. "Hal" CLICK (b. c. 1831, TallCtyAL) on 2 Dec 1886 LampCtyTX    Parents: Henry CLICK /  Elizabeth BURKS ;    1st wife: Letticia C. BROYLES (m. 1853, TX) Children:   1. Dean Lockhart CLICK (b. 4 May 1895, Iredell, BosqCtyTX; d. 27 Feb 1958, Seminole, GainCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 11581470, TX) m. Verna Mae KING (b. 21 May 1900, Rosetta, WilkCtyMS; d. 5 Oct 1971, Seminole, GainCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 11581467, TX)   2. Kelly Harrison CLICK (b. 25 June 1904, Arlington, TarrCtyTX; d. 26 Dec 1986; Find-A-Grave 16510273, NM) m. Coallie "Allie" KING (b. 24 Dec 1910, Tahoka, LynnCtyTX; d. 14 Jan 1995, Lovington, LeaCtyNM; Find-A-Grave 16510271, NM)    Parents: Frank L. KING / Olive E. NEVILLS   Notes: Harrison Click served as a Private in the 17th Regiment, Texas Cavalry (Moore's Regiment)
	6. William Leland STRALEY (b. 19 Nov 1862, HopkCtyTX; d. 11 May 1924, Panhandle, CarsCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 180276548, TX)   Notes: William L. Straley was a boot maker. At time of death, he was a widower. This mother is listed as "Allen Lisenby from Verginia".
Josh William	7. Emily Elizabeth "Lizzie" STRALEY (b. 17 Apr 1865, TX; d. 26 Jan 1910, Ft. Worth, TarrCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 30913174, TX) m1. Joshua Parks "Josh" SORRELS (b. 28 Feb 1850, AR; d. 19 July 1927, CoryCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 59400903, TX) on 6 Mar 1879, Adamsville, LampCtyTX    Parents: Green Matthew SORRELS / Rebecca Parks "Becky" TOLLET   m2. William Henry JACKSON (b. 18 June 1843; d. 23 Nov 1905; Find-A-Grave 30913246, TX) in 1892 Children to Joshua:   1. Emma "Emmie" SORRELS (b. 8 Apr 1881,CoryCtyTX; d. 8 June 1955, Gatesville, CoryCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 59148924, TX) m1. Vardemon Franklin AYERS (b. Jan 1881; d. 13 July 1906, age 25; Find-A-Grave 34698172, TX) on 18 Feb 1903, Gatesville, CoryCtyTX     Parents: Daniel AYERS / Margaret E. MINTON   m2. Robert Franklin "Frank" STAFFORD (b. 24 Jan 1866, Brooksville, HernCtyFL; d. 14 Mar 1951, Copperas Cove, CoryCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 64822040, TX) in 1910    Parents: Joshua STAFFORD / Sarah Ann HEDICK   2. Margaret Mae "Maggie" SORRELS (b. 8 Apr 1883, Topsey, CoryCtyTX; d. 13 Aug 1939, PecoCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 10204496, TX) m. Alfred A. SORRELS (b. 29 Oct 1877; d. 31 Dec 1964, MO; Find-A-Grave 51370994, MO) in 1904    Parents: Green SORRELLS / Arminthia JONES   3. Lee SORRELS (b. Dec 1884, TX)     4. David Matthew SORRELS (b. 12 Apr 1885, CoryCtyTX; d. 15 Mar 1952, Temple, BellCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 59400822, TX) m1. Mary Ellen COX (b. 17 Jan 1896, AL; d. 2 Oct 1976, Grand Prairie, DallCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 90782910, TX) 11 Jun 1912, GarvCtyOK    Parents: John Henry COX / Manila Amelia STIDHAM   m2. Bertie Mae WARREN (b. 13 Oct 1893, LampCtyTX; d. 30 Dec 1928, Brownwood, BrowCtyTX)    Parents: Joseph WARREN / Amanda E. FAIRCLOTH    2nd husband: John Otto GRUNDY 5. Era Mary SORRELS (b. 8 Jul 1888, CoryCtyTX; d. 29 Oct 1951, Chicago, CookCtyIL; Find-A-Grave 30913320, TX) m. Fred Louis BENSON (b. 28 Feb 1885, NC; d. 6 Jun 1933, TarrCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 81223870, TX) on 19 Aug 1903, Adamsville, LampCtyTX    Parents: Louis Melvin BENSON / Ella Lenora YANCEY 6. Tina Ethel "Tiny" SORRELS (b. 14 Mar 1890, TX; d. 23 Feb 1984, TarrCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 59400822, TX) m1. James Frank WILLIAMS (b. 2 Dec 1889, TN; d. 15 Nov 1970, North Richland Hills, TarrCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 146298323, TX)    Parents: James C. WILLIAMS / Mary HOLLAND   Notes: Josh P. Sorrels was listed as "divorced" on his death certificate. Vardemon Ayers was shot and killed by this brother-in-law, Lee Sorrels. Vardamon Ayers Dies (From Saturday's Daily Leader) Vardamon Ayers who was shot by his brother-in-law, Lee Sorrell Wednesday evening, died at his home near Topsey, about one o'clock this morning from the effects of the wound in his chest. It was thought for a time the he had a chance to recover, but owing to the intense shock and the condition of the weather the wound proved fatal, Ayers living about sixty hours. As soon as the news of the man's death reached the city, County Attorney Arnold, Sheriff Morriss, and Justice of the Peace John Nichols left for Topsey where Judge Nichols held an inquest over the remains. Before leaving town, Sheriff Morriss went to the jail and informed Sorrell of the death of Ayers and asked him if there was any statement he wished to make. Sorrell declined to talk. This is the first murder that has occurred in Lampasas county in fifteen ears and has shocked the entire community inexpressibly. It is learned that the affair started over a dispute as to who could chop the most cotton. Ayers was unarmed when shot. The dead man's wife, sister of Sorrell, who did the shooting, was a witness to the tragedy, and Sorrell's brother was also present and attempted to stop the quarrel.
	8. J. D. STRALEY (b. 22 June 1867)   Notes:  J. D. Straley may have been "John David". He was James Henry's twin.
	9. James Henry "J. H." or "Henry J." STRALEY (b. 22 June 1866, VA; d. 8 Jan 1930, Hereford, DeafCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 91429030, TX) m. Susan Bula "Sudie" "Suzie" "Bessie" MCDANIEL (b. 12 Aug 1873, MillCtyTX; d. 28 Aug 1936, Comstock, VaVeCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 133947849, TX)    Parents: David Jefferson MCDANIEL / Elizabeth Ann MAXWELL Children:   1. Myira D. Evelyn STRALEY (b. 24 July 1893, TX; d. 6 June 1978, SantCtyCA; Find-A-Grave 101475084, TX) m1. Walter Hershel PACE (b. 21 Apr 1895, TX; d. 28 Jan 1981, Garland, DallCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 16637630, TX)    Parents: Henry Monroe MAYO (stepfather) / Emily Jo "Emma" PACE    2nd wife: Eula Daisey MIMMS   m2. Harry C. O'NEAL (b. 11 Jan 1879, GA; d. 1942, 24 Jan 1942, Del Rio, VaVeCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 101474638, TX) on 27 Mar 1930, CaddCtyOK   m3. Henry DIEGEL (b. 28 Apr 1887, CA; d. 11 Sep 1959, SantCtyCA)    Parents: Henry M. DAIGLE / Louisa Blanche PARIS   2. Elizabeth Eleanor "Lizzie" STRALEY (b. 9 June 1894, TX; d. 28 Jan 1972, Hearne, RobeCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 64667716, TX) m. Arthur Hasque LEE (b. 26 Jan 1892, TX; d. 16 Jan 1988, TX, age 95, Find-A-Grave 52142916, TX)    Parents: S. A. LEE / Ellen ALLEN; Second wife: Cassie Dee COX   3. John Samson STRALEY (b. 24 Apr 1898, Goldthwaite, MillCtyTX; d. 15 Mar 1974, Exeter, TulaCtyCA; Find-A-Grave 105284279, CA) m. Verna Alta QUICK (b. 17 May 1901, KaufCtyTX; d. 2 Mar 1976, Irving, DallCtyTX, Find-A-Grave 101926930, CA)    Parents: Abner F. QUICK / Hattie CARTER   4. Beulah Dora STRALEY (b. 29 Sep 1901, Goldthwaite, MillCtyTX; d. 18 May 1968, Amarillo, PottCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 64668927, TX) m. Charley Carl NEU (b. 5 Apr 1896, Gainesville, CookCtyTX; d. 29 Sep 1979, Hereford, DeafCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 132892243, TX)    Parents: William M. NEU / Katherina "Katie" HERRING   5. Eva STRALEY (b. 1903, TX)     6. James Henry STRALEY Jr. (b. 22 Sep 1904, TX; d. 9 June 1980, SantCtyCA) m1. Olita Lois LOVEN (b. 23 Feb 1915, FishCtyTX; d. 9 Oct 1933, Brownwood, BrowCtyTX, age 18; Find-A-Grave 8008629, TX) on 14 Jan 1932, BrowCtyTX)    Parents: Lonnie Hendricks LOVEN   m2. Mary Louise DUNCAN (b. 4 May 1912, Moran, ShacCtyTX; d. 5 Nov 2003)    Parents: William Bettis DUNCAN / Minnie Myrtle KITE;    1st husband: Roy A. LEE   7. Ishmaiel Worth "Jack" STRALEY  (b. 29 Aug 1911, MillCtyTX; d. 3 Feb 1996, Lynchburg, VA) m. Vivian V. SMITH (b. 22 Oct 1914, NE; d. 7 Aug 2000; d. 7 Aug 2000, Lynchburg, VA)    Parents: Ira W. SMITH / Nora F. PORTER   Notes: 1900 US Census for Goldthwaite, MillCtyTX: Dwelling 218, Family 222, Married 8 years They have 4 children, 3 are living.   Name Rel. Race Sex Birth Date Age Mar. Stat Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace Occ. Straley, James H. Head W M Dec 1869 30 M TN TN TN Well Digger Straley, Susan B. Wife W F Aug 1874 25 M TX MO MO House Keeper Straley, Lizzie Dau W F June 1893 6 S TX TN TX   Straley, Myra D. Dau W F July 1895 4 S TX TN TX   Straley, John Son W M Apr 1898 2 S TX TN TX     From 1910 US Census for Justice Precinct 5, MillCtyTX: Dwelling: 110, Family 112, Married 18 years, 8 children born, 6 are living   Name Rel. Race Sex Mar. Stat Age Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace Occ James H. Straley Self W M M 43 TX IL TX General farming Susan B. Straley Wife W F M 36 TX MO MO   Lizzie Straley Dau W F S 15 TX TX TX   Myra Straley Dau W F S 12 TX TX TX   John Straley Son W M S 12 TX TX TX   Beulah Straley Dau W F S 9 TX TX TX   Era Straley Dau W F S 7 TX TX TX   James Straley Son W M S 4 TX TX TX     From 1920 US Census for Pottsboro, GrayCtyTX: Dwelling: 341, Visited 345   Name Rel Sex Race Birth Date Age Mar. Stat Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace Occ. James H. Straley Self M W 1877 43 M TX VA TX Farming Susan Straley Wife F W 1877 43 M TX MO MO   James Straley Son M W 1905 15 S TX TX TX   Ishmael Straley Son M W 1912 8 S TX TX TX

2nd Marriage

Children: None

 

Notes:

Mary RICHARDSON's first marriage was to Franklin Daniel RICHARDSON of TN.  They had one son, Franklin David RICHARDSON (b. c. 1862), who married Julia STRALEY, daughter of Joseph Leland Straley. There is an incredible account of life on the Texas frontier I found in Find-a-Grave. It is a letter from Mary H. Richardson to her brother, General Henry Lemuel Burkitt in Tennessee: Hamilton], Texas, Nov. 3, 1859 Dear Brother: On the 4th of September last the Indians came in among us, and after doing some other mischief, they paid me a visit. My husband was from home on business, and I was alone with my five little children, two miles from any other house. I had sent my two oldest (Mary and John) to drive up the cows, and did not suspect that the Indians were lurking near. They espied the children about three hundred yards from the house, and chased them towards home, where they fled for protection; and little was the protection that I, alone, a timid woman, was able to give against eight savages, thirsting for blood and plunder. Mary (the oldest) made good her retreat; but oh ! (sic) imagine my feelings when I saw them overhaul little John, and begin to stab him with a lance. I was much frightened, and expected nothing but to be massacred, together with my children. I thought of my gun at that critical moment. I took it down and fired, and kept firing, until assistance came to my relief. The Indians (as I suppose) thought there were men in the house prepared to receive them, and fled and left my child alive, but severely stabbed in the back, through the arm, and in the right side. He has recovered from his wounds. Your sister, MARY H. RICHARDSON. --the eyewitness account of the spearing of John Lemuel Richardson, written by his mother, Mary Hardin Burkitt Richardson, to her brother, Gen. Henry Lemuel Burkitt, in Tennessee.   Page Sources: Everything's Relative webpage web. Research document entitled: Descendants of Jacob Straley by Cathy Cox Straley. GeneCtyALogy of The Straley Family by Grace (RHODES) Straley SWARTZ on Gateway Press. Additional information from Don Allen Davis. A History of The Middle New River Settlements and Contiguous Territory nrs.  I have extracted pertinent passages here: The New River Straleys. The Lawson Family on rootsweb, hosted by Shelia Fields.   ModLog: Date of ModLog Source of Information Description of Changes 20 Apr 2022 Author's upgrade Changed county links.

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