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?