Saturday, October 24, 2009

Texas Oil


Does anyone know about the Munson oil leases?

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Ernest Russell Munson 1911-2000


CLEVELAND -- Funeral services for Ernest Russell Munson, 89, of Cleveland were held Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000, from Probst Chapel with internment following in Romayor Cemetery.
Mr Munson was born Jan. 29, 1911 in Ft. Wallace, Kan. and died Wednesday, Feb. 16.
Survivors include his wife, Fay Munson; sons, Marvin Russell Munson, and Cecil W. Munson and wife Martha; daughters, Marie Wilson and husband James, and Joyce Tullos and husband Richard; sister, Maye Elliott; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.
Pace-Stancil Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Alvin Ernest Munson 1906-1952

The details below are from Patsy Jackson.

Alvin Ernest “Buss” Munson was born in Polk County, Texas on 24 Feb 1906 and was the son of William Berry Munson and Julia Ann Predmore. Buss died in Bay Town, Texas on 22 Jan 1952 and his body was laid to rest in the Blue Water Cemetery in Polk County, Texas

His nickname was “Buss.” He was killed in an oil field accident. He fell from the derrick of a drilling rig. He was a rig builder for 21 years, and a member of the Oil Field Workers Union No. 227.

Fact 1: Birth: Bible Records of Oscar & Pearl Sutton Munson
Fact 2: Marriage: Bible Records (No Date)
Fact 3: Death: Copy of Obituary
Spouse: Hazel Elizabeth MERCHANT
Father: MERCHANT
Mother: Nancy ALICE (MAYBE MIDDLE NAME)

Children:
* Jerry Wayne (1940-1993)
* Donald Ray (~1931-)
* Cheryl M.

Ida Mae Munson 1903-1986


The details below are from Patsy Jackson.

Ida Mae Munson was born in Mt. Rose, Polk County, Texas on 19 feb 1903 and was the daughter of William Berry Munson and Julia Ann Predmore. Ida Mae died in Houston, Harris County, Texas on 18 Mar 1986 and her body was laid to rest in the Menard Chapel Cemetery in Livingston, Polk Co,Texas


She was a member of a local musical group called, "The Scrap Iron Quartet ". They sang at church programs, on the radio and at many funerals.

More About IDA MAE MUNSON:
Fact 1: Birth: Bible Records of Oscar & Pearl Sutton Munson
Fact 2: Marriage:No. 1: Bible Records (No Date)
Fact 3: Marriage No 2:
Fact 4: Death: Copy of Obituary
Spouse: William Allen WALTERS
Birth: 6 Sep 1894, Ace,Polk,Co Texas
Death: 19 May 1940, Ace,Polk,Co Texas
Burial: 20 May 1940, Menard Chapel Cemetery, Polk County, Texas
Father: James Morgan WALTERS (1868-)
Mother: Margaret Louisa Ida TOLAR (1864-1952)

Marr: 23 Nov 1919, Ace,Polk Co Texas

Children:
* David Payton Walters 1920-1926
* Inez Walters
* Reuel Bentley Walters
* Ralph Junius Walters 1932-2002
* Zelda “Sally” Walters Massey 1927-2008
* Hollis Leon Walters
* Virginia Macell Walters
* Julia Ann Walters


Other Spouses John GULLY


1.8b Ida Mae MUNSON* (See above)
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Spouse: John GULLY
Marr: 23 Nov 1919
Other Spouses William Allen WALTERS


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Mother

Our mother was born in nineteen o three
Just after the turn of the century.
She married our Dad at an early age.
Possibly then it was all the rage.

Eight children were born, seven were raised
And all the time God's Name was praised.
Into us all she tried to install
The love of God - to do His will.

Dad's death made her very sad.
(I hope that we were not too bad)
But she continued on to do her best
And in God's hands she left the rest.

Many years have passed and we're all grown.
Most of us have children of our own.
Great grandchildren add to the group
When into Granny's house we troop.

We love our mother and always will.
Her dreams we should try to fulfill.
When it's time and she's in God's care
We must all strive to meet her there.

HLW
26 Feb 1985

Twin girls of Bill and Abbey


Twin daughters of William Berry Munson and Julia Ann Predmore are were laid to rest in the Blue Water Cemetery in Polk County, Texas.

The girls may have been born between 1900 and 1903.
Cause of death is unknown.

Details unknown.

Ira Berry Munson 1900-1965

The details below are from Patsy Jackson.

Ira Berry “Bill” Munson was born in Polk County, Texas on 09 May 1900 and was the son of William Berry Munson and Julia Ann Predmore. He died in Polk County, Texas on 20 Oct 1965 and his body was laid to rest in the Blue Water Cemetery in Polk County, Texas.

Burial Memo: Tombstone "Together Forever'

His nickname was "Bill". He worked at the local sawmills, in the oil field and farmed as well.
S.S# 458-09-6160

note: death was listed on the VITAL RECORDS –POLK COUNTY, TEXAS - DEATHS 1965 (USGENWEB ARCHIVES)
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IRA MUNSON (SS Report)
Residence: Texas SSN: 458-09-6160
Birth: 9 May 1900 Issued: TX (Before 1951)
Death: Oct 1965
Spouse: Abbie SWEARINGTON
Birth: 1898
Birth Memo: per tombstone
Death: 1982
Death Memo: Tombstone "Together Forever"
Tombstone spell'e her name as Abbye

Notes for ABBIE SWEARINGTON:
Abbie and "Bill" lost several children when they were very young. They are buried at Blue Water Cemetery in Polk County, Texas.

More About ABBIE SWEARINGTON:
Fact 1: Death: Copy of Obituary
Marr: 9 Jan 1921, Polk Co Texas

Children: J.W
Myrlene
Billy Darris (-1983)
Other Spouses Viola TAYLOR


1.7b Ira Berry MUNSON* (See above)
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Spouse: Viola TAYLOR
Notes for VIOLA TAYLOR:
Family History says she was killed during a very bad storm. She and their only child, Earnie B., who was a baby at the time, were asleep in bed. As the storm raged outside lightening struck a tree next to the house, splitting it and causing it to fall onto the house. Viola was killed when the tree came crashing down over the bed. The baby, Earnie B. was spared.

Marr: 21 Jul 1917, Polk Co Texas
Children: Ernie Beartice (1917-1982)
Other Spouses Abbie SWEARINGTON

Jessie Leith Munson 1896-1959

The details below are from Patsy Jackson.

Jessie Leith Munson was born in Trinity County, Texas on 27 Jul 1896 and was the son of William Berry Munson and Julia Ann Predmore. He died in Livingston, Polk County, Texas on 29 Jul 1959 and his body was laid to rest in the Blue Water Cemetery in Polk County, Texas.

Nickname " Jess ".

More About JESSIE LEITH MUNSON:
Fact 1: Birth: Copy of Cert. & Bible Records
Fact 2: Marriage: Bible Records of Oscar & Pearl Sutton Munson
Fact 3: Death - Bible & Cemetery Records

Below is an affidavit sworn to by Oscar L. & Pearl Munson on August 7, 1959 and recorded in Vol. 182 page 417, Deed Records, Polk County, Texas.

THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF POLK

BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for Polk County, Texas, on this day personally appeared Oscar L. Munson, and Pearl Munson, both known to me to be credible persons above the age of twenty-one (21) years, who, after being by me duly sworn, upon their oaths deposed and said:

"That affiants both reside in Livingston, Polk County, Texas, are each above the age of twenty-one (21) years, and are both fully competent to make this affidavit. Affiant, Oscar L. Munson, is an older brother of Jesse Leth (sic) Munson, hereinafter mentioned, and affiant, Pearl Munson, is the wife of Oscar L. Munson. The said Oscar L. Munson and Pearl Munson were married prior to the year 1913, have been well acquainted with Jesse Leth Munson during his entire lifetime, and are well acquainted with the family history of the said Jesse Leth Munson.

The said Jesse Leth Munson was married but one time during his lifetime and that to Bonita Bass on August 24, 1913. The said Jesse Leth Munson died on July 29, 1959, without leaving a will so far as is known to affiants, and no administration is necessary upon his estate since he owed no debts. The said Bonita Bass Munson was married but one time during her lifetime and that to Jesse Leth Munson, and she surives him as his widow. The said Jesse Leth Munson and Bonita Bass Munson never adopted any children during their said marriage, all of the children born to the said marriage are now adults and the said Bonita Bass Munson is not now pregnant. The following are the children and all of the said children born to said marriage:

(1) Bernice Munson, who married R. B. Adams and now resides with him in Harris County, Texas.
(2) J. L. Munson, Jr., who resides in Harris County, Texas.
(3) Fay Munson, who married Alvin Baker and now resides with him in Liberty County, Texas.
(4) Lois Munson, who married J. C. Moore and now resides with him in Houston County, Texas.
(5) Francis Berry Munson, who resides in Harris County, Texas.
(6) Sybil Munson, who married Paul Liford and now resides with him in Tarrant County, Texas.
(7) Haseltine Munson, who married Gene Abernathy and now resides with him in Trinity County, Texas."

"Further affiants sayeth not"
Oscar L. Munson
Pearl Munson

SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED by the said Oscar L. Munson and Pearl Munson, before me this 7 day of August, 1959, to certify which witness my hand and seal of office.

Mary Joe Howard
Notary Public, Polk County, Texas

THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF POLK

BEFORE ME, The undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the said County and State, on this day personally appeared Oscar L. Munson, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this 7 day of August, 1959.

Mary Joe Howard
Notary Public, Polk County, Texas



Spouse: Bonita BASS
Birth: 10 May 1896
Death: 20 Dec 1983, Angelina Co Texas sister of Tiny Bass (Jessie brother Charles wife)

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BONITA MUNSON (S.S Report)
Residence: 75901 Lufkin, Angelina, TX
SSN: 464-78-9607
Birth: 10 May 1896 Issued: TX (1963)
Death: Dec 1983
Marr: 24 Aug 1913, Livingston ,Polk Co Texas

Children:
* J.L (->1959)
* Frances Berry (->1959)
* Bernice (->1959)
* Lois
* Hasseltine (1936->1959)
* Othel ??
* Sybil (->1959)
* Connie ??
* Fay (->1959)

Eddie Bentley Munson - 1892-1964


The details below are from Patsy Jackson.

Edd Bently “Edward” Munson was born in Plank, Hardin County, Texas on 23 May 1892 and was the son of William Berry Munson and Julia Ann Predmore.

Edward died in Round Rock, Williamson County, Texas on 12 Feb 1964.

Death Memo: note: Ancestry.com Texas Death Index
listed the county of death as Falls Co Texas
Burial: Feb 1964

Note: Ancestry.com Texas Death Index listed Co of death as Falls Co Texas and the FALLS COUNTY, TEXAS - DEATHS 1964 (USGENWEB ARCHIVES )

He served in the U.S. Army in WW I. His Military Records describe him as being 26 4/12 yrs of age when sworn in and a farmer who has blue eyes, light hair, and a fair complexion. He was 5 ft. 10 ins. tall.
Served in St. Mihiel, Meuse, Argonne from June 14, 1918 to April 02, 1919. He was wounded in the left side by a machine gun bullet on Nov. 01, 1918.

Fact 1: Birth - Bible Records of Oscar & Pearl Sutton Munson
Fact 2: Marriage No. 1
Fact 3: Marriage No. 2
Fact 4: Marriage No. 3
Fact 5: Copy of Military Records
Fact 6: Death:
Spouse: Annie Mae EDWARDS/EDMONDS
Father: EDWARDS/EDMONDS
came to texas when she was 1 years old.

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Annie Mae "Edmonds" was listed as Edwina mother on the LIBERTY COUNTY, TEXAS - BIRTHS 1927 USGENWEB ARCHIVES

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this person was listed below ,it may be or Annie, we have not confirmed as of yet ANNIE M MUNSON
Residence: 77351 Livingston, Polk, TX
SSN: 454-52-7844
Birth: 23 Sep 1899 Issued: TX (1951)
Death: 22 Jan 2002
Marr: 9 Jun 1915

Children:
Ilene Edwina (1927-)
Rex

Other Spouses Ida MAXEY, Benny RICHARDSON

1.5b Edd Bently (Edward) MUNSON* (See above)
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Spouse: Ida MAXEY
Her Parents where PROBABLY James Walter Maxie born June 28 1859 in Trinty Texas (son of Preston Brooks Maxey and Harriett Keahay) and her mother Mollie Roxella Dowell Mar 03 1866
Married July 02 1882 in Polk Co Texas

Children:
* John Preston Maxey b: 7 MAY 1883 in Polk Co., Texas
* Jesse Edward Maxey b: APR 1885 in Polk Co., Texas
* Willis T Maxey b: 25 JUL 1888
* Laura A Maxey b: 29 APR 1890
* Sallie Maxey b: OCT 1891 in Polk Co., Texas
*Harriett Maxey b: NOV 1893 in Polk Co., Texas
* James M Maxey b: 3 JAN 1895
* Walter W Maxey b: 6 DEC 1897
* Ruby S Maxey
* Sam K Maxey b: 14 JAN 1902 in Corrigan, Polk Co., Texas
* Ida Maxey
* Lela Maxey

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Ida may have been married two other times 1) ?--------
Purvis

2) ? -------- Selmon

Other Spouses Annie Mae EDWARDS/EDMONDS, Benny RICHARDSON

1.5c Edd Bently (Edward) MUNSON* (See above)
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Spouse: Benny RICHARDSON
Other Spouses Annie Mae EDWARDS/EDMONDS, Ida MAXEY

Albert Caroll Munson 1884-1884



Albert Caroll Munson was born in Plank, Hardin County, Texas on 08 May 1884 and was the son of William Berry Munson and Julia Ann Predmore. He died in Trinity County, Texas on 30 Oct 1884 and his body was laid to rest in the Glendale Cemetary (Area 2,Section C,Plot #178).

The Inscription on the stone is "Our little boy sleeps sweetly here." son of B and A Munson.

Their is a Historical maker Marker Location: 6 mi. NE of Trinity on SH 94; 1 mi. N on Glendale Cemetery Road; Marker Text: Trinity County was created in 1850.
Settlers came to this area by 1854. By 1886, a town of about 100 had grown up near the large antebellum Tullos Plantation. In 1887 the Glendale Post Office was established. The earliest known graves in the cemetery are those of four-year-old Ida J. Arnold, who died in 1884, and infant Albert Munson, who was born and died that same year. The earliest adult grave on this site is that of H. W. Threadgill. By 1899, the year of Threadgill's death, Glendale was a boomtown of 1,200 residents due to the success of the J. I. Cameron Lumber Company and the Glendale Orchard Company. Local industry declined after 1900, and by 1914 the population had dwindled to 75. Area residents continued to care for the cemetery, which remains a chronicle of Trinity County history. (2000)

Source:
Patsy Jackson
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~gonetotexas/East-TX-cemeteries/glendale/glendale.htm

George Walter Munson 1873-1953

The details below are from Patsy Jackson.

George Walter Munson was born in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey on 19 feb 1873 and was the son of William Berry Munson. He died in Jasper County, Texas on 25 Aug 1953 and his body was laid to rest in the Evergreen Cemetery.

George was a Constable for pct.#3 from 1941 to 1942.

George's relationship to W.B. and Julia has been questioned for years but might be best explained by a story told by Edna Munson Shotwell, his neice. Edna often told the story, that when she was a little girl each Sunday afternoon her Grandmother's (Julia Anne) friends would come to visit. Edna liked to spend these afternoons with them because she always had special treats for the company.
On one of these visits Edna was sent outside while the Ladies talked. From her vantage point, under an open window and behind a bush, she heard Julia Anne tell her friends why they came to Texas. William Berry had a child by his first wife and after her death, his son George went to live with her family.
Once Julia Anne and W.B. were married, he wanted his son to live with them. Since his grandparents were unwilling to allow this. William Berry loaded up the family, went by and "stole" George and headed for Texas. The first few years they worried that George's grandparents might find them and retrieve George, so they moved around frequently.
In personal notes related to property and oil rights Oscar Lee refers to George as " George was Papa's boy, not my mothers. But her wish for George to be recognized as rest of children..................George Munson, Father's son."

George was a carpenter and he lived in Jasper. The first Munson Reunions were held at his house. He is remembered as being a tall man with a big build.

More About GEORGE WALTER MUNSON:
Fact 1: Birth - Bible Records of Oscar & Pearl Sutton Munson
Fact 2: Marriage: Bible Records (No Date)
Fact 3: Death: Copy of Obituary
Note: may have also have sat on the city councel in Jasper,Jasper Texas

Spouse: Letha Virella GAY
Birth: 8 Apr 1878, Jasper,Jasper Co Texas
Death: 13 Jun 1966, Jasper,Jasper Co Texas
Father: Oliver Harrison GAY (1858-1937)
Mother: Mary Isabella "Bell" MYERS (1861-)


LETHA V MUNSON (SS Report)
Residence: 77042 Houston, Harris, TX
SSN: 455-76-7436

Birth: 8 Apr 1877 Issued: TX (1962)
Death: 15 Jun 1966
source Ancestry.com
note D.O.B is one year different

Her name may also be Moletha Gay
Marr: 5 Dec 1894, probable Jasper Texas

Children:
Bertie Ivy (1897-1980)
Callen Lemuel (1908-1979)
Ruby (1905-1985)

Henry Owen Munson 1883-1934

This picture is of Virgie and Henry Munson. The details below are from Patsy Jackson.

Henry Owen Munson was born in Plank, Hardin County, Texas on 23 Jan 1883 and was the son of William Berry Munson and Julia Ann Predmore.

Death: 8 Apr 1934, Polk Co Texas
Burial: Apr 1934, Blue Water Cemetary Polk Co Tx

Spouse: Virgina Bell Jones
Birth: Sept,1878/1879
Birth Memo: 1878 per 6-9-1900 census
Father: Robert JONES
Mother: Carrie CARR

Notes for Virginia Bell Jones:
HISTORY OF POLK COUNTY - Steamboat Era on the Trinity River in Polk and San Jacinto Counties.
A brief History of various activities of pioneers from 1835 - 1910........Printed in Livingston by Keen Printing Co. .....Paid for by Miss Emma Haynes.......1968.
Information on her family can be found in this book.

Marr: 22 Apr 1900

Children:
* Vera Lavina (1901-1988)
* Carrie Anna (1903-1932)
* Robert Gorden (1904-1985)
* Leli Virgina (1907-)
* William Henry "Willie" (1909-1998)
* John Herman (1912-1976)
* Louis Anderson (1917-1996)
* Louis Alice (1917-)

Blue Water Cemetery


The cemetery is located in south Polk County about 16 miles from Livingston, Texas. From Livingston, go south on Hwy 146 about 12 miles to the intersection of Hwy 146 and Hwy 943. Turn onto Hwy 943 and go about two miles to the Bluewater Road. It is a gravel road on the right. From this intersection to the cemetery is about two miles. The cemetery is located on the left.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/%7epolkcountytxconnections/BlueWaterCem.html

Does anyone have a list of the family members laid to rest in this cemetery?

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Charles William Munson 1880-1916


This picture was taken a few weeks before he died. The details below are from Patsy Jackson.

Charles William Munson was born in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey on 12 Apr 1880 and he was the son of William Berry Munson and Julia Ann Predmore.

Charles died on 24 Mar 1916 of pneumonia and his body was laid to rest in the Blue Water Cemetery in Polk County, Texas.

Spouse: Tiny Bass
Marr: 13 Apr 1906, Hardin Co Texas
Children: William Charles (~1896-1916)
Other Spouses Sina Elizabeth "Sarah" NOLAN


1.2b Charles William MUNSON* (See above)
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Spouse: Sina Elizabeth "Sarah" NOLAN
Birth: 28 Dec 1878
Death: 4 Oct 1900
Burial: Holland Cemetery ,Hardin Co Texas

Sina Munson 12/28/1878 10/4/1900 buried with infant son.
child died with Sina Munson. She couldn't deliver and spent days in labor (source Golda Munson)

Marr: 15 Jul 1897, Hardin Co Texas
Children: Arthur Lee (1897-1973)
Other Spouses Tiny BASS

Oscar Lee Munson 1889-1970


This is a photo of Oscar Lee Munson and his sons Roscoe,Otis,Edward,W.C Munson. The information below is from Patsy, Roscoe’s granddaughter.

Oscar Lee Munson (SSN 459-05-0271) was born in Plank, Hardin County, Texas on 16 May 1889 and his occupation was as a farmer. He was the son of William Berry Munson and Julia Ann Predmore.

Oscar died in Livingston, Polk County, Texas on 29 Oct 1970 and his body was laid to rest at the blue Water Cemetery in Polk County, Texas.

Oscar Lee Munson was one of the original members of the Board Of Directors for the Sam Houston Electric Co-op. He served as Democratic Precinct Chairman for 50 years. He also served as chairman for the Red Cross, March of Dimes, and many other organizations.

Part of the life of Oscar's family was portrayed in The Murder Of Silence (copyright 1970) written by his wife's nephew, Dempsie Henley: { the oil boom this article refers to occurred in the height of the Depression in 1937}
" My uncle, Oscar Munson, had two or three oil wells drilled on his land. Though they had been forced to sell at a sacrifice most of his oil royalty to pay grocery and doctor bills incurred through the hard years of the depression, he still had enough left to beat cotton picking. He had several overgrown sons, and naturally he was proud of his newly achieved financial and social status. He bought a new pickup truck and had a charge account at the new grocery store. We could always get the youngest Munson boy to charge 'gobs' of candy at the store by promising him that he could play on our football team.
Incidentally, we probably played the first football under the lights in East Texas. The gas flares made excellent lighting for rough-and-tough night football, all without the use of shoes or pads.
My uncle opened up a new, one-room, frame office with a big sign on the front proclaiming, "Notary Public".
We thought a notary public was equivalent in rank to Gov. W. Lee O'Daniel.
On one occasion, my uncle decided to buy two of his sons musical instruments with the hope that they might someday possibly play in the new Livingston High School Band. Roscoe who was about 15 got a clarinet, and a guitar was given to Otis, who was about 10.
Otis was a huge boy for his age and had acquired from the local roughnecks one of the best vocabularies of cuss words in East Texas. Uncle Oscar called the whole family together to show off his gloating sons and their new instruments. We all gathered on the back porch and sat in the newly bought, cane bottom chairs. First Otis got up and strummed up and down on the guitar and then Roscoe started squeaking out sour notes on the clarinet. Otis, who was all thumbs on the guitar stated that Roscoe couldn't carry a tune in a toe-sack and that he sounded just like a jay bird!
Roscoe countered that he looked like a big baboon strumming on a stick. This all led to a few choice curse words and finally the whole affair ended with Roscoe proceeding to hang his new clarinet around his brother Otis' neck. This did not seem to phase the young bull any because he then proceeded to bust the guitar over the older brother's head and that ended Schwab City's contribution to the Livingston High School Band for the time being." (pages 22-23)

More About OSCAR LEE MUNSON:
Fact 1: Birth: Bible Records of Oscar & Pearl Sutton Munson
Fact 2: Copy Marriage License
Fact 3: Death: Copy of Cert. & Obituary
Fact 4: Will: Copy
Fact 5: Newspaper articles for family events.
Cause of Death: Duodenal Ulcer, obstruction and hemorrhage
SS# 459-05-0271

note: death was also listed on VITAL RECORDS – POLK COUNTY, TX - DEATHS 1970 (USGENWEB ARCHIVES)

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Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 77351
Livingston, Polk, Texas
Segno, Polk, Texas

Spouse: Pearl Calispie/Clista SUTTON
Birth: 20 Feb 1890, Clark,Liberty Texas
Death: 8 Feb 1968, livingston ,Polk Co Texas
Burial: Feb 1968, blue Water Cemetary Polk Co Tx
Occ: Home maker,,younger years worked at a boarding house
Father: William Cullen "Bud" SUTTON (1867-1902)
Mother: Martha "Mattie" S STEPHENSON (1870-1907)

In 1910 Pearl was working at a boarding House in Old Milvid, which was a sawmill town in Liberty Co Texas,,,Oscar was working at the sawmill there. this is where they met.

Born at 10.00 pm (birth cert.)
Pearl grew up on a farm that was located down Beefhead Road, where Trinity River estates are located. (quoted by Edna Munson-Shotwell)

Pearl was the niece of Liberty County Judge Dempsie Henley

Married: 17 Mar 1911, Fuqua,Liberty Co Texas

Children:
* Roscoe Dewey (1922-1968)
* Edna Dora (1911-1992)
* W.C (1914-1989)
* Edward Lee (1918-1980)
* Otis Oscar (1929-1971)

Munson Steamship Line


William Berry Munson left his family in New York and the Munson Steam Ship Line was based out of New York, but we have NO PROOF that there was a connection between Willaim and the owners of the steam ship line.

If you have any proof, please let us know.

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Munson Steamship Company (Munson Line), New York (1899-39) by Joe McMillan
Walter D. Munson opened a sugar and molasses business in Havana after the American Civil War and first began chartering ships to carry his products to the United States in 1873. In 1882, he relocated his headquarters to New York and bought his first three steamships in 1893 to connect New York with ports in Cuba, the American Gulf coast, and Mexico. He incorporated the Munson Steamship Company, or Munson Line, in 1899. Although he expanded somewhat into the South American market, his main business remained hauling the Cuban sugar harvest to the United States. When the profitability of the sugar trade began to wane, Munson got into financial trouble. Munson attempted to recover by establishing cruise voyages to the Bahamas and Bermuda, but without success. The company was hit hard by the Great Depression. It went into bankruptcy in 1934, had its vessels repossessed in 1938, and was dissolved by its shareholders in 1939. The flag of the Munson Line was a blue burgee with a white M.
Sources: Lloyds 1912, National Geographic (1934), Talbot-Booth (1937)
http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/us~hfm.html#munson
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We do know that the Munson Steam Ship Line had its own china with a distinct pattern consists of swags and alternating large and small ornaments in monochrome blue. Each swag measures 2" across, and the pattern is broken once to allow for the line's logo.

Julia Ann Predmore 1862-1925


Born on 14 Dec 1862 in Vernon,Township,Sussex C NJ. Julia Ann died in Knight,Polk Co Texas on 24 Aug 1925, she was 62. Buried in Aug 1925 in Blue Water Cemetery Polk Co Tx. Occupation: Home maker.

1870 Sussex Co., NJ Census: 198/207 Vernon twp: PO Vernon: 16 Jul 1870: Daniel Predmore age 29 farm laborer; Martha age 28; Julia age 8; James age 5; William age 3 and Lucinda age 1- all born New Jersey.

On 11 Sep 1877 when Julia Ann was 14, she married William Berry Munson, in New Jersey. Born on 17 Mar 1855 in NJ OR NY. William Berry died in Knight,Polk Co Texas on 31 Jul 1916, he was 61. Buried in 1916 in Blue Water Cemetary Polk Co Tx.

Notes for WILLIAM BERRY MUNSON:
We have a picture of W. B. and one of W B., Julia Anne, holding a baby , and three of their boys, standing around them. We believe the photo was taken in 1892 and the children appear to be Charles, Henry, Oscar, and the baby-Ed Bently. (the apparent ages of the children are the only clue) Family History says he died from the "Flu."

The following was published in the " Polk County Enterprise ", V0l. XII No. 46, on Thurs. August 5th., 1916;

Mr. W.B. Munson, Dead
News reached here Monday night of the death of Mr. W.B. Munson, who lived about ten miles south of Livingston on the Liberty road. We failed to learn the particulars of his death, only that he had been sick just a few days. Mr. Munson was one of Polk County's best citizens and had many friends over the county who will regret to learn of his death.
This writer knew this man to be a true and honorable gentleman in every way, for several years ago we knew him when we worked at the sawmill and he was loved and honored by all who knew him.
He leaves a number of relatives to mourn his loss, and the "Enterprise" joins the many friends of the family to offer condolence. The remains were laid to rest in the Bluewater Cemetery, Tuesday.

W.L. West .........Editor and Proprietor.........Telephone No. 39.

"Note" This article was found on microfilm at the Livingston Library. There was no copier on the reader so it was not possible to make a copy of it.

More About WILLIAM BERRY MUNSON:
Fact 1: Birth - Bible Records of Oscar & Pearl Sutton Munson
Fact 2: Marriage - Bible Records of Oscar & Pearl Sutton Munson
Fact 3: Death - Bible & Cemetery Records
Fact 4: 1860 Census: - ? -
Fact 5: 1870 Census: Jersey City, N.J. (Jean Taylor)
Fact 6: 1880 Census: Anderson Co. TX. (Carla Clifton)
Fact 7: 1900 Census: Polk Co. Tx. 59/63 page 117-A
Fact 8: 1910 Census: Polk Co. Tx. 25/25 Sheet 2-B

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William Berry Munson was born March 17, 1855 (or 1853) in New Jersey.
He married Julia Anne Predmore, daughter of Daniel Predmore and Martha Card of Vernon Township, Sussix County New Jersey, on September 11, 1877 in New Jersey. Together with their newborn son, Charles William, W.B.'s son from a previous marriage George Walter age 7, and W.B's sister, they came to Texas. The first documented place they have been found in was Anderson County, where they are listed on the 1880 US Census.
(Anderson County appears to have been a common entry point into Texas.) Family history states that his sister married a man named Suggs and settled near Troup, Smith County TX. From Anderson County they next traveled to Plank, in Hardin County. W.B. was a farmer and they operated a sawmill at Plank, TX. Next they moved to Trinity County near the town of Glendale.
While in Trinity County he operated a sawmill. They buried their five month old son, Albert Carroll, in the Glendale Cemetery in October 1884.
On November 11, 1895, W.B. Munson bought an 80 acre tract of land in Polk County, TX at 10 Mile Board for $1800.00, from the estate of James Fowler.
William Berry and Julia Ann moved Ten Mile Board with their children.
Family history records that they moved into a "cabin" until their new two-story home was completed. The drive way to their home was lined with cedar trees.
There primary occupation was farming.
At the end of July 1916 W.B. became ill. After a brief bout with the flu, he passed away on July 31, 1916 at the age of 61. He was buried at Blue Water Cemetery. Julia Ann was left to raise the younger children and their grandson, Arthur Lee. On August 24, 1925 Julia Anne Munson passed away and was laid to rest next to her husband in the Blue Water Cemetery.

Source:
* pattycake71963@hotmail.com on Tuesday, June 03, 2003
* More details may also be found at http://awt.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=DESC&db=cok6wisvolinf&id=I5177&ti=5538

Friday, January 30, 2009

William Berry Munson 1855-1916


William was born on 17 Mar 1855 (or 1853) in New York (or New Jersey).

    William married Julia Ann Predmore on 11 Sep1877.  Julia Ann was born on 14 Dec 1862 in Sussix County, New Jersey and died on 24 Aug 1925 in Polk County, Texas.  She was the daughter of Daniel Ahijah Predmore (1842-1922) and Martha A Card (1841-1897) of Vernon Township, Sussix County, New Jersey.
    Family legend has it that William and Julia Ann wanted to be married, but did not have the support of their family.  We are not sure what the problem was, but it may have been due to her being only 14 years of age and wanting to marry a 22 year old man with 5 year old son).   They left New England before 1880 (after the birth of Charles and before the 1880 census) with his son Charles William Munson and moved to Texas.
    The picture above is of William when he was 37 years old.  The location of the original is unknown at this time but this copy is from the collection of his grand daughter, Zelda Walters Massey.
Mr. W.B. Munson, Dead
News reached here Monday night of the death of Mr. W.B. Munson, who lived about ten miles south of Livingston on the Liberty road. We failed to learn the particulars of his death, only that he had been sick just a few days.  Mr. Munson was one of Polk County's best citizens and had many friends over the county who will regret to learn of his death.  This writer knew this man to be a true and honorable gentleman in every way, for several years ago we knew him when we worked at the sawmill and he was loved and honored by all who knew him. He leaves a number of relatives to mourn his loss, and the "Enterprise" joins the many friends of the family to offer condolence.   The remains were laid to rest in the Bluewater  Cemetery, Tuesday.
    William became ill with the flu at the end of July 1916 died in Polk County, Texas on 31 Jul 1916 and his body was laid to rest at the Blue Water Cemetery in Polk County, Texas.  "Julia Ann was left to raise the younger  children and their grandson, Arthur Lee. On August  24, 1925 Julia Anne Munson  passed away and was laid to rest next to her husband  in the Blue Water Cemetery," Patsy Jackson.

Also according to Patsy Jackson:
    Together with their newborn son,  Charles William, W.B.'s son  from a previous marriage George Walter age 7, and  W.B's sister, they came to  Texas. The first documented place they have been  found in was Anderson County,  where they are listed on the 1880 US Census.  (Anderson County appears to  have been a common entry point into Texas.) Family  history states that his  sister married a man named Suggs and settled near  Troup, Smith County TX.  From Anderson County they next traveled to Plank, in  Hardin County .  W.B. was a farmer and they operated a sawmill at  Plank, TX. Next they   moved to Trinity County near the town of Glendale.  While in Trinity County he operated a sawmill. They  buried their five  month old son, Albert Carroll, in the Glendale  Cemetery in October 1884.  On November 11, 1895, W.B. Munson bought an 80 acre  tract of land in  Polk County, TX at 10 Mile Board for $1800.00, from  the estate of James Fowler.  William Berry and Julia Ann moved Ten Mile Board with  their children.  Family history records that they moved into a "cabin"  until their new two-story  home was completed. The drive way to their home was  lined with cedar trees.  There primary occupation was farming.
Note of George Walter Munson:
George's relationship to W.B. and Julia has been questioned for years but might be best explained by a story told by Edna Munson Shotwell, his niece. Edna often told the story, that when she was a little girl each Sunday afternoon her Grandmother's (Julia Anne) friends would come to visit. Edna liked to spend these afternoons with them because she always had special treats for the company. On one of these visits Edna was sent outside while the Ladies talked. From her vantage point, under an open window and behind a bush, she heard Julia Anne tell her friends why they came to Texas. William Berry had a child by his first wife and after her death, his son George went to live with her family. Once Julia Anne and W.B. were married, he wanted his son to live with them. Since his grandparents were unwilling to allow this. William Berry loaded up the family, went by and "stole" George and headed for Texas. The first few years they worried that George's grandparents might find them and retrieve George, so they moved around frequently.
Children of William and Julia Ann:
* George Munson  -  18 Feb 1873
* Charles William Munson  -  12 Apr 1880 to 24 Mar 1916 - Blue Water Cemetery
* Henry Owen Munson  -  23 Jan 1882 to 24 Mar 1934
* Albert Carrol Munson  -  18 May 1884 to 30 Oct 1884
* Oscar Lee Munson  -  16 May 1889
* Eddie "Ed" Bentley Munson  -  23 May 1892
* Jessie Leith Munson  -  27 Jul 1899 to Aug 1959
* Ira "Bill" Berry Munson  -  09 May 1900 to 1965 - Blue Water Cemetery with wife Abbye, 1898 to 1982
* Twin Girls of Bill and Abbye buried at Blue Water Cemetery
* Ida Mae Munson Walters Gulley - 19 Feb 1903 to 18 Mar 1986
* Alvin "Bus" Ernie Munson  -  24 Feb 1906

Source:
• Genealogy Notes of William's Granddaughter Zelda Walters Massey.
• Note from Patsy Jackson.
• Headstones of William and Julia Ann.
• "Polk County Enterprise," V0l. XII, No. 46, on Thursday, 05 Aug 1916
• 1870 Census: Jersey City, N.J.
• 1880 Census: Anderson Co. TX.
• 1900 Census: Polk Co. Tx. 59/63 page  117-A
• 1910 Census: Polk Co. Tx. 25/25 Sheet  2-B