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Ancestors of Eli Royce Twister Lynn


      28. Harley Bob Burris Wright94, born 31 Dec 1911 in OK, USA; died 27 Jul 1986 in Wagoner, Wagoner Co, OK95. He was the son of 56. Charles N Wright and 57. Pearl Unknown. He married 29. Beatrice T Wise 19 Dec 1934 in Kiefer, Creek Co, OK96.

      29. Beatrice T Wise97, born 08 May 1912 in Oolagah, Rogers Co, OK; died 15 Sep 2006 in Ardmore, Carter Co, OK98. She was the daughter of 58. Chester Lewis Wise and 59. Pearl Mae Foley.

Notes for Harley Bob Burris Wright:
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Mounds, Creek, Oklahoma; Roll: 1900; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 31; Image: 507.0;

28 April 1930 United States Federal Census ~ pg 11A, img 21
Name: Harley Wright *
Home in 1930: Mounds, Creek, Oklahoma
Age: 18
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1912
Relation to Head of House: Son *
Father's Name: Chas N
Mother's Name: Pearl
Race: White
Education: Yes
Rent/home value: Own, $700
Fathers' birthplace: Ohio
Mothers birthplace: Virginia
Household Members: Name Age :
18. Chas N Wright 57, 1873, OH
19. Pearl Wright 40, 1890, VA, VA, VA
20. Harley Wright 18, 1912, OK *
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More About Harley Bob Burris Wright:
Census: 28 Apr 1930, Mounds, Creek Co, OK, pg 11A, image 21, line 20, 18 yr old Son

  Notes for Beatrice T Wise:
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Beatrice T Wise
Home in 1920: Dawson, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Age: 8 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1912
Birthplace: Oklahoma
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's name: Chester L
Father's Birth Place: Missouri
Mother's name: Pearl M
Mother's Birth Place: Oklahoma
Marital Status: Single
Race: Indian (Native American)
Sex: Female
Image: 593
Household Members: Name Age
Chester L Wise 30
Pearl M Wise 26
Beatrice T Wise 8
Edna M Wise 6
Elmer A Wise 4
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WAGONER -- Graveside rites for Beatrice T. Wright, 94, will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Pioneer Cemetery with the Rev. Steven Rose officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home -- Ratliff City.

Born May 8, 1912 at Oolagah to Chester Lewis and Pearl Mae Soley Wise, she died Sept. 15, 2006, at an Ardmore hospital. She married Harley "Bob" Burris Wright on Dec. 19, 1934, at Keifer. He preceded her in death July 27, 1986. She was also preceded in death by her parents, brother, Elmer Wise, and sister, Edna Wise.

She grew up in Tulsa. After school she was employed at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Cress "Five and Dime" Store before marrying Bob. He was employed by Gulf Oil, requiring them to move quite frequently. Beatrice was a devoted housewife and homemaker.

After Bob retired they moved back to Wagoner in 1973, where they had already built a house to enjoy retirement. Beatrice enjoyed hand work, traveling, gardening and bowling. She was said to be the oldest bowler in Wagoner as a member of Grannies Girls Bowling Team.

Survivors include a son, Charles L. Wright and his wife, Joy, Ratliff City; brother, Richard Wise and his wife, Marie, Broken Arrow; two grandchildren, Chuck Wright and his wife, Gaylene, Wagoner, and Chonda L. Williams and her husband, Roger, Velma; four great-grandchildren Cina Wright and Curtis Wright, both Wagoner, and Kristi Williams, Ponder, Texas, and Kyle Williams, Velma; nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Bearers are Kyle Williams, Curtis Wright, Chuck Wright, Roger Williams, Charles Wright and Glenn T. Nichols. Honorary bearers are Cross Timbers Hospice nurses and staff.
Memorials can be made to: Cross Timbers Hospice, 207 C St. NW, Ardmore, OK 73401.
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More About Beatrice T Wise:
Burial: Sep 2006, Wagoner, Pioneer Cem, Wagoner Co, OK
Census: 31 Jan 1920, Dawson, Tulsa Co, OK, pg 9B, image 18, line 72, 8 yrs old
Race: 31 Jan 1920, Native American Indian

More About Harley Wright and Beatrice Wise:
Marriage: 19 Dec 1934, Kiefer, Creek Co, OK99
     
Child of Harley Wright and Beatrice Wise is:
  14 i.   Charles Lewis Wright, born Private; married Joy Viola Skelton Private.


      30. John Dee Cotton Skelton100, born 19 Feb 1914 in Sulphur, Murray Co, OK101; died 20 Sep 1979 in Healdton, Carter Co, OK102. He was the son of 60. Joseph Byron Skelton and 61. Martha Jane Bryant. He married 31. Florence Nina Bowman 16 Jun 1935 in Ringling, Jefferson Co, OK103.

      31. Florence Nina Bowman104, born 07 Oct 1916 in Comanche, Stephens Co, OK105; died 24 Feb 2004 in Ardmore, Carter Co, OK106. She was the daughter of 62. William Walter Bowman and 63. Nora Viola Graham.

More About John Dee Cotton Skelton:
Burial: Sep 1979, Sulphur, Oaklawn Cem, OK
Census: 01 May 1930, Hewitt, Carter Co, OK, pg 27B, image 55, line 65, 18 yrs old

  Notes for Florence Nina Bowman:
RATLIFF CITY -- Services for Florence Nina Skelton, 87, Healdton, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, at the Ratliff City Baptist Church with the Rev. Dwight Hawkins officiating. Interment will be at Oaklawn Cemetery, Sulphur.

Born Oct. 7, 1916, in Comanche to the late William Walter and Nora Viola Graham Bowman, she died Feb. 24, 2004, in Ardmore.

The former Nina Bowman, she was born in Comanche and grew up there and in the Healdton area. She was united in marriage to John Dee Skelton on June 16, 1935, at Ringling, and they made their home north of Healdton. Nina was truly a homemaker who loved to do handwork, crochet, quilt, and work in her garden.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Dee "Cotton" Skelton, on Sept. 20, 1979; and a son-in-law, Frank Moore, on Jan. 12, 2004.

Survivors include three sons, Larry Skelton and wife, Betty, Elk City, Earl Skelton and wife, Janice, and Joe Skelton and wife, Mary, all of Healdton; three daughters, Joy Wright and husband, Charlie, Ratliff City, Carolyn Moore, Seminole, and Lois Skelton, Healdton; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter.

Bearers will be Larry Dean Skelton, Donald J. Skelton, Charles Lee Wright, Jimmy Dee Skelton, Earl Skelton Jr. and Shawn Skelton. Honorary bearers are Mildred Roberts, Betty Lamascus and Cross Timbers Hospice.
Alexander-Roberts Funeral Home will direct services.

More About Florence Nina Bowman:
Burial: Feb 2004, Sulphur, Oaklawn Cem, OK
Census: 11 Feb 1920, King, Stephens Co, OK, pg 2S, image 3, line 44, 3 yrs old

More About John Skelton and Florence Bowman:
Marriage: 16 Jun 1935, Ringling, Jefferson Co, OK107
     
Children of John Skelton and Florence Bowman are:
  15 i.   Joy Viola Skelton, born Private; married Charles Lewis Wright Private.
  ii.   Carolyn Skelton, born Private; married Frank Moore Private; died 12 Jan 2004.
  More About Frank Moore and Carolyn Skelton:
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  iii.   Lois Skelton, born Private.
  iv.   Larry L Skelton, born Private; married Betty Unknown Private; born Private.
  More About Larry Skelton and Betty Unknown:
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  v.   Earl Skelton, born Private; married Janice Unknown Private; born Private.
  More About Earl Skelton and Janice Unknown:
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  vi.   Joe Walter Skelton, born Private; married (1) Vicky Lynn Shawn Private; born Private; married (2) Mary Unknown Private; born Private.
  More About Joe Skelton and Vicky Shawn:
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