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Ancestors of Eli Royce Twister Lynn


      60. Joseph Byron Skelton345, born 13 Oct 1868 in Scottsboro, Jackson Co, AL; died 26 Aug 1947 in Healdton, Carter Co, OK346. He was the son of 120. Berry M Skelton and 121. Sarah A Johnson. He married 61. Martha Jane Bryant 27 Nov 1888 in Cooper, Delta Co, TX346.

      61. Martha Jane Bryant347, born 21 Apr 1873 in Scottsboro, Jackson Co, AL348; died 04 Apr 1948 in Levelland, Hockley Co, TX348. She was the daughter of 122. Reson Bryant and 123. Sarah J Loon.

Notes for Joseph Byron Skelton:
The Healdton Herald published at Healdton, Carter Co, Oklahoma. September 4, 1947
JOE BYRON SKELTON
Funeral services for JOE BYRON SKELTON, 79, well known resident of Fox community who died in the Patterson Hospital at Duncan Tuesday from pneumonia, were held at the Methodist Church in Healdton Friday afternoon, with Rev. BACON of the Advent Christian Church of Sulphur and close family friend in charge, arranged by Collier Bros. Funeral Home. Special songs were sung by Mrs. HARDIN ALLEN, Mrs. LOIS SHEARING, Miss SALLY JOE SKINNER and MARVIN MAY. Burial was in the Oaklawn Cemetery at Sulphur. Active pallbearers were EMMET CHASE, M. E. MARTIN, MACK LINDSEY, GEORGE DIXON, SAM CREEL and JAKE HERRING. Honorary bearers were ERNEST TATE of Ardmore, OSCAR ALTOM, BILL TATE, EMMET LINDSEY, WARREN MARTIN, T. P. GASSAWAY, LEO PHILLIPS, JOHN QUALLS, and MILLARD DIXON.

JOE BYRON SKELTON was born in Jackson, Alabama October 13, 1868. He married Miss MARTHA BRYANT November 27, 1888 at Cooper, Texas. With his family he moved to Sulphur in 1911, resided there then moved to Lindsey, then to Fox in 1928. He was a member of the Advent Christian Church at Sulphur.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Martha Skelton of the home at Fox; children, W. M. SKELTON of Sulphur, OSCAR of Salada, Colorado, Mrs. W. O. SALTER of Levelland, Texas, Mrs. JANE TARPLEY of Chickasha, ELMER of Los Angeles, California, JOE of Abernathy, Texas, J. D. of Healdton, Mrs. EVERETT CHAMBERS of Rush Springs, Mrs. RUTH EMBERLIN of Healdton, LLOYD and D. B. SKELTON of Healdton; three brothers, ALBERT and W. C. SKELTON of Dallas, Texas, JOHN SKELTON of Sulphur Springs, Texas, one sister Mrs. T. B. FLOWERS of Gilmer, Texas and several grandchildren.
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1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph Skelton
Home in 1900: Justice Precinct 3, Delta, Texas
Age: 31
Estimated birth year: abt 1869
Birthplace: Alabama
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Spouse's name: Marthy J
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Joseph Skelton 31
Marthy J Skelton 27
Maldon W Skelton 8
Wilson M Skelton 5
Cora Z Skelton 4
Doga B Skelton 1
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19 April 1910 United States Federal Census ~ pg 5B, img 9
Name: Joe Skelton
Age in 1910: 47
Estimated birth year: abt 1863
Birthplace: Alabama
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's name: Berry
Father's Birth Place: Alabama
Mother's name: Sarah
Mother's Birth Place: Alabama
Spouse's name: Martha
Home in 1910: Justice Precinct 1, Delta, Texas
Marital Status: Married 21 yrs
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age :
53. Joe Skelton 47,
54. Martha Skelton 38,
55. Mauldon Skelton 18.
56. Oscar Skelton 16,
57. Cora Skelton 14,
58. Dogia Skelton 12,
59. Janie Skelton 8,
60. Minnie Skelton 6,
61. Lillie Skelton 4,
62. Baby Skelton 5/12,
63. Berry Skelton 78, 1832, AL, Father of Head
64. Sarah Skelton 70, 1840, AL, Mother of Head
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1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Joe B Skelton
Home in 1920: Lindsay, Garvin, Oklahoma
Age: 51 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1869
Birthplace: Alabama
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Martha J
Father's Birth Place: Alabama
Mother's Birth Place: Georgia
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 219
Household Members: Name Age:
Joe B Skelton 51
Martha J Skelton 46
Marl Oscar Skelton 27
Doggie Skelton 21
Murlie E Skelton 16
Lillie A Skelton 13
Elmer Skelton 11
Judie J Skelton 9
J D Skelton 6
Ruth Skelton 4 6/12
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1930 United States Federal Census
about Joe B Skelton
Name: Joe B Skelton
Home in 1930: Hewitt, Carter, Oklahoma
Age: 60
Estimated birth year: abt 1870
Birthplace: Alabama
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Martha
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Joe B Skelton 60
Martha Skelton 55
Joe Skelton 18
J D Skelton 16
Ruth Skelton 14
Loyd Skelton 8
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More About Joseph Byron Skelton:
Burial: Aug 1947, Sulphur, Murray Co, OK
Census: 01 May 1930, Hewitt, Carter Co, OK, pg 27B, image 55, line 63, 60 yrs old

  Notes for Martha Jane Bryant:
The Healdton Herald published at Healdton, Carter Co, Oklahoma. April 15, 1948
Mrs. MARTHA BRYANT SKELTON
Funeral services for Mrs. MARTHA BRYANT SKELTON were held Thursday at the First Methodist Church of Healdton. Rev. W. W. MCCONNELL of the church conducted the services. She was a member of the Advent Christian Church of Sulphur for many years. Special songs were sung by Rev. PAUL T. FINCHUM, Mrs. LOTTIE ALLEN, Mrs. LOIS SHEARING, and Mrs. J. C. KECK. Grandsons served as pallbearers and granddaughter served as flower bearers. Interment was at Oak Lawn Cemetery at Sulphur, arranged by Collier Bros. Funeral Home.

MARTHA BRYANT was born April 21, 1873 in Alabama and died April 4, 1948 at the home of a daughter at Levelland, Texas, age 74 years. She married JOE BYRON SKELTON Nov. 27, 1888 at Cooper, Texas. Her husband died August 26, 1947 and a daughter MERLEY DENNIS died in 1932.

Surviving are eleven children, W. M. SKELTON of Oklahoma City, O. M. of Salida, Colorado, CORA SALTERS of Levelland,Texas, D. B. of Healdton, JANIE TARPLEY of Chickasha, LILLIE CHAMBERS of Bradley, ELMER of Los Angeles, California, JOE A. of Abernathy, Texas, J. D. of Healdton, RUTH EMBERLIN of Healdton, L.G. of Vernon, Texas; three sisters and two brothers, CORA WALLACE of Claremore, DORA TUCKER of Paris, Texas, STELLA HAYES of Chelsea, W. C. BRYANT of Slick, G. W. BRYANT of Kansas City; 39 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
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More About Martha Jane Bryant:
Burial: Unknown, Sulphur, Murray Co, OK
Census: 01 May 1930, Hewitt, Carter Co, OK, pg 27B, image 55, line 64, 55 yrs old

More About Joseph Skelton and Martha Bryant:
Marriage: 27 Nov 1888, Cooper, Delta Co, TX349
     
Children of Joseph Skelton and Martha Bryant are:
  i.   Maldon Oscar Skelton350, born May 1892 in TX, USA; died Unknown.
  More About Maldon Oscar Skelton:
Census: 06 Feb 1920, Lindsay, Garvin Co, OK, line 8B, image 16, line 100, 27 yrs old

  ii.   Wilson M Skelton351, born Sep 1894 in TX, USA; died Unknown.
  More About Wilson M Skelton:
Census: 20 Jun 1900, Justice Precinct 3, Delta Co, TX, pg 17A, image 33, line 49, 5 yrs old

  iii.   Cora Z Skelton352, born Sep 1895 in TX, USA; died Unknown.
  More About Cora Z Skelton:
Census: 20 Jun 1900, Justice Precinct 3, Delta Co, TX, pg 17A, image 33, line 50, 4 yrs old

  iv.   Dogia B Skelton353, born Dec 1898 in TX, USA; died Unknown.
  More About Dogia B Skelton:
Census: 20 Jun 1900, Justice Precinct 3, Delta Co, TX, pg 17A, image 33, line 51, 1 yr old

  v.   Janie Skelton354, born Abt. 1902 in TX, USA; died Unknown.
  More About Janie Skelton:
Census: 19 Apr 1910, Justice Precinct 1, Delta Co, TX, pg 5B, image 9, line 59, 8 yrs old

  vi.   Minnie Skelton355, born Abt. 1904 in TX, USA; died Unknown.
  More About Minnie Skelton:
Census: 19 Apr 1910, Justice Precinct 1, Delta Co, TX, pg 5B, image 9, line 60, 6 yrs old

  vii.   Lillie Skelton356, born Abt. 1906 in TX, USA; died Unknown.
  More About Lillie Skelton:
Census: 19 Apr 1910, Justice Precinct 1, Delta Co, TX, pg 5B, image 9, line 61, 4 yrs old

  viii.   Elmer S Skelton357, born 28 Jul 1909 in TX, USA; died Aug 1979 in Los Alamitos, Orange Co, CA358
  More About Elmer S Skelton:
Census: 19 Apr 1910, Justice Precinct 1, Delta Co, TX, pg 5B, image 9, line 62, 5 mo's old listed as Baby Boy

  ix.   J Joe Skelton359, born Abt. 1911 in OK, USA; died Unknown.
  More About J Joe Skelton:
Census: 01 May 1930, Hewitt, Carter Co, OK, pg 27B, image 55, line 65, 18 yrs old

  30 x.   John Dee Cotton Skelton, born 19 Feb 1914 in Sulphur, Murray Co, OK; died 20 Sep 1979 in Healdton, Carter Co, OK; married Florence Nina Bowman 16 Jun 1935 in Ringling, Jefferson Co, OK.
  xi.   Ruth Skelton, born Private.
  xii.   Lloyd Skelton, born Private.


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