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in a letter from Johnnie Copeland-Whittington to Mary Ruth Reynolds, Johnnie talks of her Cousin Twilight: "I don't remember much about Flora's girls individually, because I seldom saw them, but Twilight was beautiful I thought. She traveled a lot (lieved, I believe, in Baltimore and by buy, train or plane she always carried her tatting shuttles & did the best tatting I have ever seen-- I remember the crowning glory of her work that I saw was a larage (52" or more) round table cloth she tatted. it was unbelievably beautiful and she was too.

Family/Spouse: Frank Monroe. Frank was born in in Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The State of Texas, to-wit: Eastland County, ss TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS--GREETING: Know Ye, That any person legally authorized to celebrate the RITES OF MATRIMONY, is hereby licensed to join in Marriage, as Husband and Wife B. F. Reynolds and Miss Flora V. Sparks and for so doing this shall be his sufficient authority IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, Ike P Schunick (?) Clerk of the District Court, hereunto subscribe my name, and affix the Seal of said Court, this 8th day of July, 1879 THE STATE OF TEXAS, to-wit: EASTLAND COUNTY,ss. This certifies, that I joined in Marriage, as Husband and Wife B. F. Reynolds and Miss Flora V. Sparks on the 16 day of July 1879 H.P. Mann Pastor Recorded this 16 day of August 1897 ****** Flora's last name is listed as Sparks on this Marriage License. That is incorrect. Her maiden name was Speck. At the time of Benjamin's death he was a Storekeeper. His grandaughter Mary Ruth Reynolds remebers him putting her inside of the candy counter where she would crawl around and pick out treats. She was only 1 yr old when he died. mothers name is listed as Jane lampkins not Jane Ray on death cert. 6. Benjn. F. REYNOLDS - 1880 United States Census / Texas Self Gender: Male Birth: <1849> TN 7. Flora V. REYNOLDS - 1880 United States Census / Texas Wife Gender: Female Birth: <1862> TN 1880 Census for Eastland Co. TX "your grandfather was a small man about the size of your father. He had sandy red hair and a red mustache. He was real kind and good, we kids just loved him. He had a small grocery store on the corner of the lot where they lived. We would go over and he would give us candy, etc. The little old house where they lived is still standing but looks like it is about ready to crumble. I asked Vic yesterday if he was sick very long befor eh died. He said No, just a week or so. he had pneumonia and of course there wasn't any medications much for it at that time." (Letter from Anna Mae and Bill from Granbury TX July 1983 to Mary Ruth Reynolds)

Benjamin married Flora Viola Frances Speck on 16 Jul 1879 in Eastland, Texas, USA. Flora (daughter of Isaac Speck and Nancey Finley) was born on 10 Mar 1862 in Overton County, Tennessee; died on 2 Aug 1937 in Ranger, Eastland, Texas; was buried in Aug 1937 in Ranger, Eastland, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Frances Father Isaac died as a prisoner by the North, in the Civil war. She saw him only once, as an infant when he was injured and returned home to heal. She was raised by her mother and step father Solomon Copeland. FORMER RESIDENT OF RANGER IS BURIED IN RANGER CEMETERY Mrs. B.F. Reynolds, former Ranger woman was buried in the old Ranger cemetery this afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. V.W. Becker of the Ranger Methodist church conducted the services with Killingworth, Cox & Co., in charge. The body arrived on the noon train from Dallas where teh deceaced died on August 2. Mrs. Reynolds was born in 1862 and was married to Ben Reynolds of Ranger at the age of 17 years. She was a charter member of the Methodist church. The deceased had been living with daughters in Dallas for the past two years. Those of the immediate family attending the services were Mrs. Dovie Richardson and Miss Jessie Reynolds of Dallas and Mrs. Joseph L. Price of Rhode Island, Daughters and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ratliff of Dallas, Grandson and wife of Mrs. Reynolds. Miss Twilight Reynolds of Los Angeles and Mr. W.A. Reynolds of West Texas were unable to attend. Others in attendance were R.W. Copeland, half brother of Mrs. Reynolds, of Mineral Wells; J.M. Mathena and son B.P. of Eastland, and r.V. Mathena and wife and two daughters. Mrs. Reynolds was a long time resident of Ranger, having reared her family in the city and will be rememberd by a host of friends who regret her passing. *** W.A.Reynolds would be Benjamin Allen Reynolds, also referred to as "Wart" flora is listed as a widow on the 1930 Census: Eastland, Ranger Twp, District 10 (Texas) 1105 146-150 Reynolds, Flora head $9800 68 TN KY TN

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According to Stella Baker (dbaker@tcworks.net) John Reynolds had three sons, James, William and Benjamin and a daughter that everyone called Sis. She married James Neal. They must of all lived in Van Buren or Conway Co, Arkansas. William Halbrook and several families came to Arkansas sometime after 1845. William and Judith lived near Coon Creek in Perry County, Tennessee before coming to Arkansas. On 1880 Census Benjamin lists his parents as being born in Tennessee, but on his death certificate it states both were born in North Carolina.

John married Jane Ray Lampkins on 17 Oct 1828 in Wilson, Tennessee, USA. Jane was born on 6 Feb 1816 in Bedford, Tennessee, USA; died on 22 Dec 1895 in Scotland, VanBuren, Arkansas; was buried in Scotland, Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The death certificate of Benjamin Franklin Reynold states that his mother's name was Jane Lampkins born in North Carolina. Other family records state that her name was Jane L. Ray, or Jane Barrett. At this point i'm not sure as to what her correct maiden name was. Perhaps it was Lampkins, and she married a Ray before she married John Reynolds? Perhaps someone has linked the incorrect Jane with John Reynolds? Perhaps the death certificate was wrong? Can't be sure, but I will continue to investigate this.-- RL Obit: Provided to me by Kristen plaino4@aol.com REYNOLDS- Mrs. Jane L.,nee Ray Was born February 6, 1816 in Bedford County Tenn., and departed this life December 22, 1895 at her son's home at Scotland Ark. This aged mother had been a faithful member of the M.E. Church, South, for more than sixty years, and she has now gone to reap her reward. She was the mother of eleven children eight of whom preceed her to the world beyond; three sons are still battling for the Lord, one in Arkansas and two in Texas. may the Lord bless them with all the relatives and friends and may they imitate their mother's godly example till they meet her in the skies. Sister Reynolds was a very patient sufferer being five years an invalid from paralysis, she suffered very much, yet without murmuring. Praise the Lord for a Christian mother. C.H. Nelson Jane REYNOLDS Household Female Other Information: Birth Year <1814> Birthplace TN Age 66 Occupation Marital Status W RaceW Head of Household James A. NEAL RelationMotherL Father's BirthplaceIRE Mother's BirthplaceNC Source Information: Census Place Craig, Van Buren, Arkansas Family History Library Film1254058 NA Film NumberT9-0058 Page Number434C

Isaac married Nancey Finley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Drowned while crossing the Tennessee River

Thomas married Judith McGee on 5 Dec 1807 in Stokes, North Carolina, USA. Judith (daughter of Harmon McGee, daughter of Harmon McGee and Martha Patty Barham) was born in 1789 in Sussex, Sussex, Virginia, USA; died in 1860 in Conway, Arkansas, USA; was buried in 1860 in Scotland, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth: 1789 Sussex County Virginia, USADeath: 1860 Van Buren County Arkansas, USA Judith was the daughter of Harmon McGee and Martha 'Patty' Barham McGee. Judith married 1.Thomas Reynolds in 1808 in Stokes Co., North Carolina. Judith and Thomas were the parents of 1.John Harrison Reynolds, b.1809. John married Jane Lampkins Ray. Thomas died in 1812. Judith married William Halbrook in 1812 in North Carolina. William and Judith were the parents of 1. Charity S. Halbrook, b.1815. Charity married Miles Prince. 2.Joseph Erwin Halbrook, b.October 09, 1818, d.January 09, 1897. Joseph married Malinda Rebecca Hilburn. Joseph and Malinda are interred at Halbrook Cemetery, Austin, Conway Co., Arkansas. 3.Wilkerson L. "Wilkes" Halbrook, b.1819, d.1863. Wilkes married Sarah A. Scroggins. Wilkes was killed in "The Civil War". 4.Jeremiah Thomas 'Jerry' Halbrook, b.1820, d. 1879. Jerry married Mary Jane MNU. Jerry and Mary Jane are interred at Old Liberty Cemetery, near Scotland, Van Buren Co., Arkansas. (Jerry and Mary Jane Halbrook are my 3rd Great Grandparents). 5.Fender Halbrook, b1823. Fender married 1.Catherine MNU, 2.Caroline Prince. 6.Benjamin Halbrook, b.1829, d.1860. Benjamin married Alosia Elizabeth Prince. 7.Thomas Jefferson Halbrook, b.August 1832, d.1918. Thomas married Eliza A. MNU. Thomas and Eliza are interred at Halbrook Cemetery, Austin, Conway Co., Arkansas. 8.Freeman Halbrook, b.1833 9.Aaron B. C. Halbrook, b.1834 10. Daniel Halbrook, b.1836 11.James Halbrook, b.1837 12.William Erwin Halbrook, Jr., b.1838.

Buried:
Old Liberty Cemetery, Find a Grave #40574801