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O'BRIEN, James Chester b. 1896, Black Walnut, Charles, MO. d. 21 Jan 1950, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, NM; came to Union Co., NM in 1909. Wife: Agnes Marie DUFFEY; md. 12 Nov 1930, Union Co., NM. Parents: James Patrick O'BRIEN and Mary LAHEY. Preceded in death by parents, brother, Charlie, and sister, Esther. Survived by wife; 2 sisters: Helen DYKES, Texline, TX and Rose SOLOMON, Detroit, MI; 2 brothers: Joe, Albuquerque, NM and Mart, Las Vegas, NM. Burial: 25 Jan 1950; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, and The Clayton News, 25 Jan 1950, Clayton, NM.

O'BRIEN, James A. b. 17 May 1868, Josephville, MO. d. 4 Oct 1943, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 75 yr 4 mo 17 da; lived in Union Co., NM, 34 yr. Wife: Mary Ellen LAHEY; d. 2 yr ago. Parents: Jacob O'BRIEN and A.R. Arma COLEMAN. Survived by 5 children: Mrs. Helen DAY, Amarillo, TX; Mrs. Sam SULLIVAN, Pittsburgh, PA; James C., Sedan, NM; J.S. and M.E., Tucumcari, NM; sister, Mrs. Esther EILERS, Machens, MO. Burial: informant: James O'BRIEN, Clayton, NM; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; The Clayton News, 6 Oct 1943; Union County Leader, 7 Oct 1943, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

O'BRIEN, Leo Charles b. 16 Dec 1889, Independence, LA. d. 10 Jan 1943, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 54 yr 24 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 12 yr; moved to Folsom, NM as a small boy; lived in Trinidad, CO; worked for Denver and Rio Grande RR at Helper, UT; returned to Union Co., NM 12 yr ago; single. Parents: Joseph J. O'BRIEN, b. WI and Elizabeth McCARTNEY, b. NY. Survived by sisters: Mrs. Rose HOMAND, Los Angeles, CA; Mrs. R.P. BARRELL, Helper, UT and Mrs. Elizabeth HOOK, Ruxton, MD; 2 brothers: Albert, Helper, UT and Joseph, Ruxton, MD. Burial: 14 Jan 1943; informant: Mrs. R.P. BARRELL, Helper, UT; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:55; The Clayton News, 20 Jan 1943; Union County Leader, 21 Jan 1943, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

O'BRIEN, Mary Ellen LAHEY b. 16 Dec 1867, Portage De Surey, MO. d. 8 Sep 1941, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 74 yr 8 mo 22 da; resided in state of NM for 31 yr. Husband: James A. O'BRIEN, age 75 yr. Father: Patrick LAHEY, b. Cork Co., Ireland. Survived by husband; 2 daughters: Mrs. Sam SOLOMON, Denver, CO and Mrs. Helen DAY; 3 sons: Joe, Matt and J.C. Burial: 10 Sep 1941; Winchester 4:1 St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; The Clayton News, 10 Sep 1941, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

O'CONNER, Dennis A. b. 12 Nov 1909 d. 22 Oct 1974, Northwest Texas Hospital, Amarillo, TX; 64 yr; was reared in Grenville, NM; retired building contractor; attending graveside services were: nephew, Col. W.H. (Jerry) FORBES and wife; step-daughter, Mrs. Martha FLEMINS and son, J.D., all of Amarillo, TX. Burial: 24 Oct 1974; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 30 Oct 1974, Clayton, NM.

O'CONNER, Phebe FROMAN b. 10 Mar 1878, KY. d. 10 Jun 1959, Amarillo, TX; came to Clayton, NM in 1907; widow. Parents: Bayless and Phebe FROMAN. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Emily FORBES, Amarillo, TX; 2 sons: Harold Ellis, Phoenix, AZ; Dennis A. O'CONNER, Friona, TX; brother, R.R., Louisville, KY. Burial: 12 Jun 1959; cemetery inscription; Winchester 6:74; Union County Leader, 15 Jul 1959, Clayton, NM.

ODOM, Matt Pd. 18 Apr 1916. Burial: Kilburn Small Book 1.

OLBETER, Ricka Sophia HOUGEN b. 10 Feb 1888. d. 10 Feb 1969; long-time resident of Clayton, NM. Husband: Rudolph Michael OLBETER; md. 7 Oct 1911, Union Co., NM. Survived by son, Louis Thorval , CA. Burial: 10 Feb 1969; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 12 Feb 1969, Clayton, NM.

OLBETER, Rudolph Michael, Dr. b. 24 Nov 1873, Syracuse, NY. d. 4 Nov 1958; at age 23 yr moved to AZ; came to Clayton, NM in 1903. Wife: Ricka Sophia HOUGEN of Clayton, NM; md. 7 Oct 1911; had one son, Louis Thorval OLBETER. Survived by wife and son. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 5 Nov 1958, Clayton, NM.

OLDFIELD, Billy Edwin b. 19 Dec 1925, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 9 Jan 1932, Clayton, Union, NM; 6 yr 19 da; one of 5 children. Parents: Dewey E. OLDFIELD, b. Buffalo, OK and Myrtle JONES, b. Kansas City, MO. Burial: 9 Jan 1932; cemetery inscription; Winchester 2:165; d. cert.; Union County Leader, 14 Jan 1932, Clayton, NM.

OLDFIELD, Billy Max b. Clayton, Union Co., N.M. d. 5 Sep 1997; 65 yrs; was a lifelong resident of Union County; graduated Clayton High School 1951; attended the University of New Mexico for two years; was a past board member of Clayton First United Methodist Church and Clayton Medical offices; was a board member and past president of New Mexico School Transportation Association. Wife: Shirley Irene NEUNSCHWANDER; md. 1952 at Clayton, NM. Survivors include his wife; his mother, Maxine OLDFIELD of Clayton, N.M.; three daughters, Sharon HUDSON of Edgewood, NM; Cheryl KETCHIE of Houston, TX, and Sandra WILKES of San Antonio, TX; a brother, Roy Robert OLDFIELD of Roswell, NM; a sister, Juanita MAHAN of Boise City, OK; and two granddaughters. Burial: Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton; Amarillo Daily News, 7 Sep 1997.

OLDFIELD, Edward Young b. 26 Apr 1864, Leavenworth, KS. d. 5 Mar 1947 82 yr 10 mo 21 da; moved to Union Co., NM in 1910. Wife: Maggie HOWD; md. 25 Jun 1885, St. Joseph, MO; had 8 children. Survived by wife; children: Frank, Noah, Bill, Dewey, Mrs. Eunice trOUT and Mrs. A.L. JONES, Albuquerque, NM; Mrs. Arthur ULMAN, Portland, OR; and Mrs. Clarence FAUS, Clayton, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 19 Mar 1947; Union County Leader, 13 Mar 1947, Clayton, NM.

OLDFIELD, Maggie M. HOWD b. 1 May 1863, St. Joseph, MO. d. 8 May 1954, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, NM; 91 yr; came to Union Co., NM in 1910; settled in Grenville area. Husband: Edward Young OLDFIELD; md. 25 Jun 1885 in Leavenworth, KS; he d. 7 yr ago; had 8 children: 4 sons and 4 daughters. Survived by 3 daughters: Mrs. Jessie ULMAN, Portland, OR; Mrs. Eunice trOUT, Las Vegas, NM and Mrs. Edna FAUS, Clayton, NM; 3 sons: Frank, Noah and Dewey, all of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Mrs. Lula CROUCH, Wichita, KS. Burial: 11 May 1954; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 6; Union County Leader, 12 May 1954, Clayton, NM.

OLDFIELD, Lyle L. b. 12 Jul 1923, Grenville, Union, NM. d. 12 Jun 1984, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 60 yr 11 mo. Wife: Julia WRIGHT; md. 3 May 1966, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, NM. Parents: Dewey Edward OLDFIELD, Sr. and Myrtle JONES. Survived by wife, Dalhart, TX; son, Jerry (Nancy), Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Carolyn (Fred) DICK, Liberty, MO; step-daughter, Trudy RODRIGUEZ, Roswell, NM; 2 brothers: Carl OLDFIELD, Modesto, CA; Leland OLDFIELD, Albuquerque, NM; 14 grandchildren. Burial: 15 Jun 1984; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 20 Jun 1984, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

OLDFIELD, Roy Raymond b. 31 Jul 1910 d. 23 Jun 1992

OLDHAM, Baby b. & d. 26 Oct 1919, Union Co., NM; aborted; their fifth child. Parents: James A. OLDHAM, age, 33 yr; b. Breckenridge Co., KY and Adta MAY, b. Grayson Co., KY. Burial: birth cert.

OLDHAM, Bytha Adele FENTER b. 11 Jul 1890, Pine Bluff, AR. d. 6 Dec 1976, Clayton, Union, NM; 86 yr 4 mo 25 da. Husband 1): James Thomas JONES; md. and divorced; he d. 29 Oct 1966. Husband 2): Charles OLDHAM; md. and divorced. Parents: J.A. FENTER and Sarah Jane HUGHES. Survived by son, Grover JONES, Clayton, NM; 2 sisters: Mrs. Grace THOMAS, Seattle, WA; Mrs. Delia THOMAS, Chillicothe, TX. Burial: 9 Dec 1976; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 8 and 15 Dec 1976, Clayton, NM.

OLDHAM, James Arthur b. 25 Apr 1885, Fall Rough, KY. d. 2 Oct 1936, Clayton, Union, NM; 51 yr 5 mo 8 da; lived in Union County, NM for 19 yr. Wife: Alta MAY. Parents: J.B. OLDHAM, b. Rockfort, IN and Mary E. STEWART, b. Owensboro, KY. Survived by wife; daughter, Mildred; father; sister, Pearl OLDHAM; other relatives include W.E. OLDHAM, Mr. and Mrs. G.H. KIPER. Burial: 3 Oct 1936; informant: Walter OLDHAM, Seneca, NM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 3:118; Union County Leader, 8 Oct 1936, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

OLDHAM, John Britton, Rev. b. 5 Apr 1860 d. 5 Nov 1956, Shawnee, OK; 96 yrs. Wife: Mary Ellanor STEWART. Survived by Walter, Pearl, Mr. and Mrs. Bunyan OLDHAM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Winchester 6:5; Union County Leader, 14 Nov 1956, Clayton, NM.

OLDHAM, Lawrence Edward b. 25 Apr 1920, Seneca, Union, NM. d. 14 Feb 1966, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 45 yrs. Wife: Onealure. Parents: Walter OLDHAM and Sarah COYLE. Burial: 16 Feb 1965; cemetery inscription; Winchester 7:93; Union County Leader, 16 Feb 1966, Clayton, NM.

OLDHAM, Mary Ellanor STEWART b. 8 Sep 1860, KY. d. 23 Feb 1929, Union Co., NM; near Seneca; 68 yr 5 mo 15 da. Husband: Rev. John Britton OLDHAM; md. Nov 1879; 6 children; 4 living: B.B., W.E. and Pearl, all in Seneca, NM; J.A., Hopewell, CA. Parents: Uriah STEWART, b. KY and Melinda ROE, b. Champaign, IL Burial: 24 Feb 1929; informant: Ben OLDHAM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 1:286; The Clayton News, 28 Feb 1929, Clayton, NM.

OLDHAM, Pearl Mae b. 8 Oct 1887, near Fall of Rough, Breckenridge Co., KY. d. 11 Mar 1964, Shawnee, OK; came to NM with her parents, Dec 1918; single. Parents: John B. OLDHAM and Mary STEWART; she d. 1929. Preceded in death by parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters. Survived by 2 brothers: Walter E., Clayton, NM; Bunyon, Shawnee, OK. Burial: 15 Mar 1964; cemetery inscription; Winchester 7:23; Union County Leader, 18 Mar 1964, Clayton, NM.

OLDHAM, Sarah Isabelle COYLE b. 18 Nov 1889, near Waxahachie, TX. d. 29 Aug 1954, Union Co., NM; near Seneca; 64 yr 9 mo 11 da; lived in Union County, NM for 26 yr; came in 1918. Husband: Walter E. OLDHAM; md. 19 Sep 1913, Leitchfield, KY. Parents: Christopher Columbus COYLE and Sarah Isabelle SEABOLT. Survived by husband; 5 children: Mrs. Ellen CARROLL, Keyes, OK; Adrian, of the home; Aubrey, Grenville, NM; Lawrence, Seneca, NM; David, Clayton, NM; half-brother, Guthrie COYLE, Indianapolis, IN. Burial: 31 Aug 1954; informant: Ben OLDHAM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 5:125; Union County Leader, 8 Sep 1954, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

OLDHAM, Walter Everett b. 12 Oct 1883, McDaniel, KY. d. 7 Dec 1964, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; came to NM in fall of 1918; one of 7 children. Wife: Sarah Isabelle COYLE; md. 19 Sep 1913; she d. 29 Aug 1954. Parents: John OLDHAM and Mary Ellenor STEWART. Preceded in death a few years ago by sister, Pearl, who d. at Shawnee, OK. Survived by daughter, Ellen CARROLL, Keyes, OK; 4 sons: Adrian, Denver, CO; Aubrey, Albuquerque, NM; Lawrence, Clayton, NM; David, Amarillo, TX; brother, B.B., Hopkinsville, KY. Burial: 9 Dec 1964; cemetery inscription; Winchester 7:52; Union County Leader, 16 Dec 1964, Clayton, NM.

OLIVAS, Isidro b. 14 May 1937, Mexico. d. 10 Jan 1982, Odessa, Ector, TX; 44 yr 7 mo 26 da. Wife: Elaine MARTINEZ; md. 22 Jun 1967, Perryton, TX. Parents: Braulio OLIVAS and Joaquina ORONA. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; 2 sons: Isidro, Jr. and Blaine, both of Clayton, NM; a step-son, Frankie HURTADO, Clayton, NM; 2 daughters: Gloria OLIVAS and Connie OLIVAS, both of Clayton, NM; mother, Mexico; 5 sisters and 3 brothers. Burial: 14 Jan 1982; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 13 Jan 1982, Clayton, NM.

OLIVER, Arthur T. b. 28 Feb 1869, McConnelsville, Morgan, OH. d. 20 Dec 1939, Clayton, Union, NM; 70 yr 9 mo 21 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 25 yr. Wife: Elnora HART; md. 7 Oct 1928, Vernon, TX. Parents: John OLIVER and Sara MUSE. Preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by wife; 2 children from a former marriage: Mrs. John McCRACKEN and John W. OLIVER, Clayton, NM; 2 sisters: Mrs. R.H. COBURN, Cleveland, OH and Mrs. J.M. YOUNG, Emmett, ID. Burial: 24 Dec 1939; informant: wife; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 6; The Clayton News, 27 Dec 1939; Union County Leader, 28 Dec 1939, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

OLIVER, Elnora HART b. 1877 d. reserved. Husband: Arthur T. OLIVER. Burial: cemetery inscription.

OLIVER, Helen Rose b. 14 Jul 1935, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 14 Apr 1979, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 43 yr 9 mo; single. Parents: John Willard OLIVER and Maggie BECKNER. Survived by brother, John F. OLIVER, Roanoke, TX; 2 sisters: Mildred LAUGHTER, Clayton, NM and Sybol McLAUGHLIN, Ft. Meyers, FL. Burial: 18 Apr 1979; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 18 Apr 1979, Clayton, NM.

OLIVER, John Willard b. 20 Aug 1895, Edmond, OK. d. 28 Oct 1973, Clayton, Union, NM; 78 yr; gunshot wound; self inflicted; rancher. Wife: Maggie BECKNER; md. 15 Mar 1920, Dalhart, TX. Parents: Arthur T. OLIVER and Vinnie BARNES. Survived by wife; 3 daughters: Mildred LAUGHTER, Clayton, NM; Helen OLIVER, of the home and Mrs. Sybol McLAUGHLIN, Lake Forest, IL; son, John F., Dallas, TX. Burial: 30 Oct 1973; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Book; Union County Leader, 31 Oct 1973, Clayton, NM.

OLIVER, Maggie BECKNER b. 31 Aug 1897, Itasca, TX. d. 27 Mar 1977, at home, Clayton, Union, NM; 79 yr 6 mo 26 da. Husband: John Willard OLIVER; md. 15 Mar 1920, Dalhart, TX; he d. 28 Oct 1973. Parents: Joseph Franklin BECKNER and Laura McCOOK. Survived by son, John F. OLIVER, Roanoke, TX; 3 daughters: Mildred LAUGHTER, Clayton, NM; Sybol McLAUGHLIN, Ft. Meyers, FL and Helen OLIVER, Clayton, NM; sister, Rosamai MITCHELL, Los Angeles, CA; 3 brothers: Hess BECKNER, Amarillo, TX; Gilbert BECKNER and B.F. BECKNER, both of Ft. Collins, CO; half-brother, Emil BECKNER, Marshall, TX. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 30 Mar 1977, Clayton, NM.

OREY, Sadie M. b. 1891. d. 1966. Burial: cemetery inscription.

ORTIZ, Billie b. 19 Jan 1911 d. 20 May 1945, KIA, Pacific, WW II; soldier, killed in WW II; body identified at POW Camp O'Donnell; moved to U.S. Armed Forces Cemetery #2, Manila, Philippine Islands; returned to U.S. in 1949. Wife: Juanita LOVATO; md. 9 Dec 1934, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Manuel ORTIZ and Lucia VELASQUEZ. Burial: 5 Feb 1949; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 19 Jun 1947; Union County Leader, 19 Jan 1949, Clayton, NM.

ORTIZ, Lucia VELASQUEZ b. 13 Dec 1878, Trinchera, CO. d. 21 Nov 1939, Clayton, Union, NM; 60 yr 11 mo 9 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 14 yr. Husband: Manuel ORTIZ, deceased. Parents: Luciano VELASQUEZ, b. Taos Co., NM and Antonia SANCHEZ, b. Taos Co., NM. Burial: 24 Nov 1939; informant: J.J. VIGIL, Clayton, NM; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; d. cert.

ORTIZ, Rosario b. 11 Nov 1922 d. 10 Dec 1980, Town Hall Estates Nursing Home, Clayton, Union, NM; 58 yr; single. Burial: 11 Dec 1980; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 17 Dec 1980, Clayton, NM.

ORTIZ, Virginia b. & d. 18 Apr 1954, Clayton, Union, NM; 2 hr. Mother: Bertha Mae ORTIZ. Burial: 19 Apr 1954; informant: mother; d. cert.

OSBORNE, Trinidad DOMINGUEZ b. 17 Feb 1894, Mosco, NM. d. 29 Apr 1982, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 89 yr. Husband: Luther H. OSBORN; md. 14 May 1914, Clayton, Union, NM; he d. 1971. Parents: Marcelino DOMINGUEZ and Barbarita LOPEZ. Survived by granddaughter, Katherine SANDOVAL, Trinidad, CO and grandson, Wilfred GARCIA, CA. Burial: Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 5 May 1982, Clayton, NM.

OSBORNE, William Finley b. 26 May 1940, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 7 Apr 1941, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 10 mo 12 da. Parents: Gerald B. OSBORNE, b. OK and Inez NICHOLSON, b. Balko, OK. Survived by parents and 2 half-brothers: Jerry and Jimmy ELGIN. Burial: 9 Apr 1941; informant: mother; Union County Leader, 10 Apr 1941, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

OStrANDER, Charles Clarence b. 5 Apr 1902 d. 16 Nov 1967, in hospital, Tucumcari, Quay, NM; 65 yr; automobile accident E of Logan, NM; came to NM from Peabody, KS in 1910. Wife: Opal ASBELL; md. 28 Feb 1932, Union Co., NM. Survived by wife; 4 sons: Louis, Clayton, NM; Elbert and Delbert, Dalhart, TX; Clyde, MI; brother, George, OR; 3 sisters: Margaret LOFLUND, KS; Clara DRAPER and Eva HOWARD, CA. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 22 Nov 1967, Clayton, NM.

OStrANDER, Gloria Jean MANGELSDORF b. 26 Oct 1940, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. d. 5 Feb 1972, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, NM; 31 yr. Husband: Louis OStrANDER; md. 1957. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Walter MANGELSDORF. Survived by husband; 4 children: Lyndall Gayle, Cynthia Elaine, Randall Clay, Shelby Ray; parents, Clayton, NM; 3 brothers: Terry D. SEAMAN, Ronald R. SEAMAN, Rex MANGELSDORF. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 9 Feb 1972, Clayton, NM.

OStrANDER, Opal Frances ASBELL b. 13 Sep 1908, MO. d. 19 Aug 1987, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 78 yr 11 mo 6 da; resident of NM since 1909. Husband: Charles C. OStrANDER; md. 28 Feb 1932, Clayton, Union, NM; he d. 16 Nov 1967. Parents: Carl ASBELL and Lizzie FISHER. Survived by 4 sons: Louis, Albuquerque, NM; Elbert, Clayton, NM; Delbert, Tulsa, OK; Clyde, Pima, AZ; 2 brothers: Elmer, Amarillo, TX; Dave, Keniwick, WA; sister, Elsie CONNELL, Alpena, AR. Burial: 21 Aug 1987; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 26 Aug 1987, Clayton, NM.

OTERO, Eloise b. 15 Apr 1924, Pueblo, CO. d. 11 Jul 1924, Union Co., NM; 2 mo 27 da. Mrs. OTERO had come from Pueblo, CO a couple of weeks ago to attend the funeral of her father, Domingo MARES. Parents: Ignacio OTERO, b. NM and Verce MARES, b. NM. Burial: 12 Jul 1924; Winchester 1:64; The Clayton News, 18 Jul 1924, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

OVERBAY, Genoveva QUINTANA b. 14 Dec 1904 d. 13 Jul 1954, Clayton, Union, NM; 49 yr. Husband: Lorenzo H. OVERBAY; md. 12 Nov 1919, Union Co., NM; divorced. Parents: Juan QUINTANA and Isabel Garcia LOPEZ. Burial: 16 Jul 1954; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; d. cert.

OVERBAY, Lorenzo H. b. 17 Jun 1899, Clapham, Union, NM. d. 19 Jun 1968, VA Hospital, Amarillo, TX; 69 yr; cancer. Veteran: WW I; NM Cpl. Co. E 115 Ammo Train. Wife: Genoveva QUINTANA; md. 12 Nov 1919, Union Co., NM; divorced. Parents: Vat and Nieves OVERBAY. Survived by 3 sons: Lee, Boise City, OK; Raymond, Amarillo, TX and Charles, Philadelphia, PA; 3 sisters: Lizzie LOVATO and Mrs. Raymond ANAYA, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Josie CLARK, New York, NY; brother, Albert, Albuquerque, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 19 Jun 1968, Clayton, NM.

OVERMYER, James Lee b. 31 Dec 1958 d. 30 Apr 1993

OVERMYER, Terry James b. 25 Oct 1939 d. 15 Apr 1993

OWENBY, Early b. 21 Jun 1893 d. 30 Jul 1913; his home was 16 mi. S. of Sevierville, TN. Parents: Rev. J.W. and Celia OWENBY. Burial: Kilburn Small Book 1.

OWENS, Earl, Jr. b. 12 Feb 1943, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 13 Feb 1943, Clayton, Union, NM; 15 hr. Parents: Earl OWENS, b. Taloga, OK and Stella Merle MYERS, b. Webb, OK. Burial: 14 Feb 1943; informant: father; Winchester 4:63; d. cert.

OXFORD, Ambrose J. b. 24 May 1909. d. 1967. Wife: Inez KALM SWIFT SMITH; md. 8 May 1933, Union Co., NM. Burial: cemetery inscription.

OXFORD, Inez KALM b. 28 Feb 1909. d. 1981. Husband 3 ): Ambrose J. OXFORD; md. 8 May 1933, Union Co., NM. Burial: cemetery inscription.

OZMUN, Elzie W. b. 17 Aug 1875, Greenfield, IA. d. 22 Feb 1934, Clayton, Union, NM; 58 yr 6 mo 5 da; established Ozmun Mercantile Co. in Clayton, NM in 1916; resident of Union Co., NM for 23 yr. Wife: Hannah HUBENTHAL; md. 1898, Des Moines, IA. Parents: James OZMUN, b. MO and Cynthia POLLOCK, b. IN. Survived by wife; 2 daughters: Mrs. Paul CHAMBERS, Clayton, NM; Mrs. T.H. SUMMERS, Pampa, TX; brother, O.M. OZMUN, Texline, TX. Burial: 24 Feb 1934; informant: wife; cemetery inscription; Winchester 2:280; Union County Leader, 1 Mar 1934, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PACE, Jonathan Alonzo b. 2 Jan 1880, Summerville, MS; 1881, gravestone. d. 19 Aug 1913, Clayton, Union, NM. Wife: Susan A. SNYDER; md. 10 Oct 1907; had 2 sons: Jonathan Augustus PACE and Thomas Snyder PACE. Other survivors: mother; brother, W.H. PACE, Alvin, TX; 2 sisters: Mrs. Ruth HARRIS, TX (only 1 named). Burial: 21 Aug 1913; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 1; The Clayton Citizen, 27 Sep 1913, Clayton, NM; The Swastika, 22 Aug 1913, Des Moines, NM; The Clayton News, 23 Aug 1913, Clayton, NM.

PACE, Susan A. SNYDER b. 14 Apr 1885, Georgetown, TX. d. 13 Jan 1977, Dallas, TX; 91 yr 8 mo 29 da. Husband: Jonathan Alonzo PACE; md. 10 Oct 1907; he d. 19 Aug 1913. Survived by 2 sons: Jonathan Augustus PACE, Dallas, TX and Thomas Snyder PACE, Denver, CO. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 19 Jan 1977, Clayton, NM.

PACHECO, Antonio M. b. 27 Feb 1906, Cuates, Union, NM. d. 27 Mar 1963, Clayton, Union, NM; never married. Parents: Juan A. PACHECO and Ignacita SANCHEZ. Survived by 4 sisters: Mrs. Lucia QUINTANA, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Lalo MARES and Mrs. Fred A. SANCHEZ, Sr., Albuquerque, NM; Mrs. Rueben SILVA, Los Angeles, CA; 2 brothers: J. Andres, San Gabriel, CA and J. Emilio, San Francisco. CA. Burial: 30 Mar 1963; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 3 Apr 1963, Clayton, NM.

PACHECO, Baby Boy b. & d. 1 Aug 1935, Clayton, Union, NM; stillborn. Parents: Eligo PACHECO, b. Bueyeros, Union, now Harding, NM and Ambrosia GARCIA, b. Bueyeros, Union, now Harding, NM. Burial: 1 Aug 1935; informant: father; d. cert.

PACHECO, Baby Girl b. 14 Dec 1963, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 16 Dec 1963, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Ernest PACHECO and Julia PADILLA. Burial: Union County Leader, 18 Dec 1963, Clayton, NM.

PACHECO, Benigno b. Apr 1892. d. 16 May 1960; 68 yr. Burial: 19 May 1960; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

PACHECO, Ignacita SANCHEZ b. 21 Mar 1876, Trinchera, CO.d. 23 Jun 1938, Clayton, Union, NM; 62 yr 3 mo 2 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 45 yr. Husband: Juan A. PACHECO; md. 1892, Trinchera, CO; he is deceased. Parents: Maurico SANCHEZ and Altragracia GONZALES. Survived by 4 daughters: Mrs. Luisa C. SANCHEZ; Mrs. Lucia P. QUINTANA; and Mrs. Aurora P. MORES, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Ignacita P. ROMERO, Victor, CO; 3 sons: J. Amilio, Denver, CO; Antonio, Clayton, NM and J. Andres, Jr., Colorado Springs, CO; brother, Felix SANCHEZ, Del Norte, CO. Burial: 25 Jun 1938; Kilburn Small Book 5; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 30 Jun 1938, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PACHECO, Josefine b. 5 Jul 1922 d. 14 Jan 1945, El Paso, TX; 23 yr. Husband: Juan Euligo PACHECO; md. 16 Sep 1939, Union Co., NM. Burial: 23 Jan 1945; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

PACHECO, Juan Pd. 28 Dec 1940. Burial: Kilburn Small Book 6.

PACHECO, Madalena Ernestina RODRIGUEZ b. 29 Mar 1924, Moses, Union, NM; 24 Mar 1923, marriage license. d. 4 May 1960, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 36 yr. Husband: Epimenio PACHECO; md. 27 Aug 1939, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Louis RODRIGUEZ and Bersabe DOMINGUEZ. Survived by son, Ernest, serving in National Guard; father, Casper, WY and sister, Dora JARAMILLO, Clayton, NM. Burial: 6 May 1960; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; marriage record; Union County Leader, 11 May 1960, Clayton, NM.

PADDOCK, Delbert Adam b. 8 May 1883, Blue Mound, KS, newspaper; 1873, gravestone. d. 8 Jul 1959, Roswell, Chaves, NM; came to Clayton, NM in 1913. Wife: Norma VAN PELT; md. 8 Apr 1903, Blue Mound, KS. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Kern JACOBS, Roswell, NM, and son, Fred, Montrose, CO. Burial: 10 Jul 1959; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 22 Jul 1959, Clayton, NM.

PADDOCK, Norma VAN PELT b. 8 Mar 1878, Pleasanton, KS. d. 8 Oct 1943, Colfax Co., NM, near Springer, NM; 66 yr automobile accident; moved to Roswell, NM in 1907 and to Clayton, NM in 1912. Husband: Delbert A. PADDOCK; md. 10 Apr 1903, Blue Mound, KS. Survived by husband; son, Fred W., Montrose, CO; daughter, Mrs. Kern JACOBS, Hagerman, NM; 2 sisters: Carrie McGEE, Alamo, TX and Lucy NICHELSON, Mapleton, KS; 2 brothers: Fred L., Clayton, NM and W.P., Blue Mound, KS. Burial: cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 7; The Clayton News, 13 Oct 1943 and Union County Leader, 14 Oct 1943, Clayton, NM; to determine heirship, 15 Oct 1958; notice to D.A. PADDOCK, Fred W. PADDOCK, and Grace JACOBS; Union County Leader, 10 Sep 1958, Clayton, NM.

PADILLA, Adolph C. b. 4 Aug 1926, Albert, Harding, NM. d. 14 Jul 1986, Northwest Texas Hospital, Amarillo, TX; 59 yr 11 mo 10 da. Wife: Frances M. PACHECO; md. 27 May 1945, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Jose Lino PADILLA and Senaida SANDOVAL. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; 6 daughters: Sadie PADILLA, Salinas, CA; Rose PEREZ, Boise City, OK; Helen PADILLA, Waxahachie, TX; Mary Jean ANSLEY, Ramah, NM; Julia VASQUEZ, Garden City, KS and Gloria Ann YANES, Ft. Worth, TX; 5 sons: Joe, Roswell, NM; Adolph, Jr., Mountainair, NM; Johnny, Ft. Worth, TX; Ernest, Guymon, OK and Adolph Albert, Hereford, TX; 2 brothers: Joe E., Clayton, NM and Albert, Ft. Collins, CO. Burial: 18 Jul 1986; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 16 Jul 1986, Clayton, NM.

PADILLA, Agapito Gabriel b. 3 May 1932, Miera, Union, NM. d. 15 Jan 1989, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 56 yr 8 mo 12 da. Wife: Viola CRUZ; md. 3 Aug 1952, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Merejildo PADILLA and Fedelina LOPEZ. Survived by wife; 4 daughters: Martha ARCHULETA, Nadine FORESTER and Sarah OLIVAS, all of Clayton, NM; Norma GARCIA, Guymon, OK; 2 sons: David and Virgil, both of Clayton, NM; 2 sisters: Mercedes CRUZ, Clayton, NM and Cora NARBAEZ, Tucumcari, NM; 2 brothers: Eddie, Stinnett, TX and Merejildo, Ulysses, KS. Burial: 18 Jan 1989; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 18 Jan 1989, Clayton, NM.

PADILLA, Alfonso G. b. 18 Mar 1937, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 6 Jan 1938, Clayton, Union, NM; 9 mo 19 da. Parents: Alfonso PADILLA, b. Las Vegas, San Miguel, NM and Caroline SALAZAR, b. Las Vegas, San Miguel, NM. Burial: 7 Jan 1938; informant: father; Winchester 3: 178; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; d. cert.

PADILLA, Anna BLEA b. 10 Sep 1906, Clapham, Union, NM; 20 Sep 1904, marriage license. d. 5 Feb 1936, Clayton, Union, NM; 29 yr 4 mo 25 da. Husband: Matias PADILLA; md. 3 Nov 1922, Union Co., NM. Parents: Valentine BLEA, b. San Miguel Co., NM and Amada DOMINGUEZ, b. Union Co., NM. Burial: 6 Feb 1936; informant: husband; marriage record; d. cert.

PADILLA, Baby Boy b. & d. 7 Mar 1947, Clayton, Union, NM; stillborn. Parents: Joe PADILLA, b. Miera, Union, NM and Leah ALCORTA, b. Clayton, Union, NM. Burial: 8 Mar 1947; d. cert.

PADILLA, Ben b. 7 Jan 1920, Union Co., NM; 7 Jan 1919, marriage license. d. 26 Oct 1968, Clayton, Union, NM; 48 yr. Veteran: WW II; 51AA NM Pvt Trng Bn CAC. Wife: Ignacita JIMENEZ; md. 18 Feb 1939, Union Co., NM. Survived by wife; son, Antonio; 5 daughters: Candy, Maxine, Lillian, Vivian, Lydia; mother, Juanita, Springer, NM; 2 sisters: Cecilia ROMERO, Guymon, OK; Lucy GARCIA, Garden City, KS; 2 brothers: Emilio PADILLA, Denver, CO; Luis PADILLA, Clayton, NM. Burial: 29 Oct 1968; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 30 Oct 1968, Clayton, NM.

PADILLA, Benito, Jr. b. 28 Feb 1944, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 1 Jun 1944, Clayton, Union, NM; 3 mo 3 da. Parents: Benito PADILLA, b. Miera, Union, NM and Ignacia JIMENEZ, b. Pasamonte, Union, NM. Burial: 2 Jun 1944; informant: father; Kilburn Small Book 7; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; d. cert.

PADILLA, Candida SANDOVAL b. 29 Jan 1898, Mora, Mora, NM. d. 9 Dec 1977, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 84 yr 10 mo 10 da. Husband: Gomisindo M. PADILLA; md. 1 Dec 1950, Union Co., NM; he d. 9 Jan 1978. Parents: Armando SANDOVAL and Simona PADILLA. Survived by 3 sons: Victoriano, Clayton, NM; Reynoldo, Bueyeros, NM; Eloy, Denver, CO; 2 daughters: Elena EBELL, Roy, NM; Ciprianita GARCIA, Clayton, NM; grandson, Domingo PADILLA, raised in the home from 18 days old, Clayton, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 15 Dec 1982, Clayton, NM.

PADILLA, Carlota GARCIA b. 4 Nov 1906, Garcia Plaza, Union, NM. d. 17 Apr 1988, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 81 yr 5 mo 13 da. Husband 1): Joe M. GONZALES, Sr; md. 1923; he d. 25 Jan 1950. Husband 2): Matias PADILLA; md. 20 Jan 1959, Union Co., NM. Parents: Bonifacio F. and Eloisa GARCIA. Preceded in death by first husband; son, Joe M., Sr.; 6 brothers, sister and 2 grandsons: Sammy Ray GONZALES and Elmer G. ELKINS III. Survived by second husband; 5 daughters: Della G. ELKINS, El Paso, TX; Dolores E. YODER, Albuquerque, NM; Lillie BARRERAS and Anita ARCHULETA, both of Clayton, NM and Gina ESCOBEDO, Albuquerque, NM; 2 sons: Sam M. GONZALES and Leo Ray GONZALES, both of Albuquerque, NM; step-daughter, Rosalee MARTINEZ, Texline, TX; 4 step-sons: (all PADILLA) Victor, Omaha, NB; Henry, Denver, CO; George, Las Vegas, NV and Joe, Clayton, NM; sister, Frances GALLEGOS, Albuquerque, NM; 2 brothers: Steve, Clayton, NM and Dario, Denver, CO. Burial: 21 Apr 1988; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 20 Apr 1988, Clayton, NM.

PADILLA, Domingo Frank b. 1 May 1938, Miera, Union, NM. d. 31 Jul 1983, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, NM; 45 yr; never married. Parents: Elfido PADILLA and Faustina GARCIA. Survived by mother, Clayton, NM; 4 sisters: Elenor PADILLA and Ramona ALARID, both of Denver, CO; Esther GARCIA, Albuquerque, NM and Becky GONZALES, Clayton, NM; brother, Gilbert PADILLA, Denver, CO. Burial: 3 Aug 1983; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 3 Aug 1983, Clayton, NM.

PADILLA, Elfido R. b. 24 Sep 1896, Sapello, San Miguel, NM. d. 17 May 1970, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 73 yr; resident of Clayton, NM for the last 15 yr. Wife: Faustinita GARCIA. Survived by 3 daughters: Ramona ALARID, Esther GARCIA and Becky GONZALES; 2 sons: Gilbert and Domingo; sister, Mrs. Sam BLEA; 2 brothers: Pedro and Aurelio. Burial: 19 May 1970; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 20 May 1970, Clayton, NM.

PADILLA, Estefanita GONZALES b. 3 Aug 1907, Luis, NM. d. 6 Mar 1980, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 72 yr 7 mo 3 da. Husband: Jake PADILLA; md. 14 Jun 1931. Parents: Florencio GONZALES and Freida CHAVEZ. Peceded in death by daughter, Dominga DOMINGUEZ, 1972. Survived by husband; 6 daughters: Josephine OTTING, Florence MARES, and Julia PACHECO, Albuquerque, NM; Alice CARRERA, Rachel SCHERBENSKI, Priscilla CHACON, Sacramento, CA; son, Jake PADILLA, Jr., Amarillo, TX; brother, George GONZALES, Denver, CO; 3 sisters: Virginia GONZALES, Denver, CO; Mary DELGADO, Garden City, KS; Tillie ROMERO, Liberal, KS. Burial: 8 Mar 1980; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 12 Mar 1980, Clayton, NM.

PADILLA, Faustina GARCIA b. 15 Feb 1904, Logan, NM. d. 8 Apr 2001; lifelong resident of Clayton. Parents: Jose De La Luz GARCIA and Caroline GURULE. Survived by: four daughters, Lenore PADILLA and Ramona ALARID, both of Denver, CO, Esther GARCIA of Albuquerque, and Becky GONZALES of Clayton; a son, Gilbert PADILLA of Denver; 18 grandchildren; 49 great-granchsildren; 55 great-great grandchildren; two great-great-great grandchildren. Burial: 11 Par 2001; Hass Funeral Directors; Amarillo Daily News, 10 Apr 2001.

PADILLA, Frances Mary PACHECO b. 29 Jan 1927, Bueyeros, Harding, NM; 1926, gravestone. d. 18 Oct 1987, near Boise City, OK; 60 yr 8 mo 19 da; automobile accident. Husband: Adolph C. PADILLA; md. 27 May 1945, Clayton, Union, NM; he d. 16 Jul 1986. Parents: Eulogio PACHECO and Julia VIGIL. Survived by 6 daughters: Sadie PADILLA, Salinas, CA; Rose SAUCEDO and Helen HERNANDEZ, both of Hereford, TX; Mary Jean ANSLEY, Ramah, NM; Julia VASQUEZ, Garden City, KS and Gloria Ann YANES, Clayton, NM; 5 sons: Joe, Las Cruces, NM; Adolph, Jr., Mountainair, NM; Johnny, Ft. Worth, TX; Ernest, Guymon, OK and Adolph Albert, Hereford, TX; 4 brothers: Cruz, Philippines; Florintino, Ocate, NM; Mike, Springer, NM and Rudy MARTINEZ, Las Vegas, NM; 5 sisters: Secondina DURAN, Ocate, NM; Rafaelita BUSTOS, Wagon Mound, NM; Vedia LOVATO, Tucumcari, NM; Epifinia MONTOYA, Las Vegas, NM and Mary MARTINEZ, Raton, NM. Burial: 22 Oct 1987; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 21 Oct 1987, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

PADILLA, Gomisindo D., Jr. b. 27 Feb 1935, Bueyeros, Harding, NM. d. 13 Jul 1971, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM. Wife: Mary Connie ARMIJO; md. 23 Jan 1965, Union Co., NM. Parents: Gomisindo PADILLA, Sr. and Candida SANDOVAL. Survived by son, Domingo; parents; 3 brothers: Ray, Bueyeros, NM; Victor, Clayton, NM; Eloy, Denver, CO; 2 sisters: Mrs. Horacia EBELL, Roy, NM; Mrs. Eloy GARCIA, Clayton, NM. Burial: 16 Jul 1971; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 14 Jul 1971, Clayton, NM.

PADILLA, Gomisindo M. b. 1 Sep 1894, Manuelitas, San Miguel, NM. d. 9 Jan 1978, Clayton, Union, NM, at home; 83 yr 4 mo 8 da. Wife: Candida SANDOVAL; md. 1 Dec 1915, Union Co., NM. Parents: Julian PADILLA and Marie MARTINEZ. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; 3 sons: Victoriano, Clayton, NM; Reynoldo, Bueyeros, NM; Eloy, Denver, CO; 2 daughters: Elen EBELL, Roy, NM; Ciprianita GARCIA, Clayton, NM; brother, Thomas PADILLA, Pueblo, CO; 3 sisters: Aurora GARCIA, San Francisco, CA; Alice GARCIA, Pueblo, CO; Erlinda BLEA, Denver, CO. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 11 Jan 1978, Clayton, NM.

PADILLA, Herman Joe b. 12 May 1943, Bueyeros, Harding, NM. d. 27 May 1991, Lovelace Medical Center, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, NM; 48 yr; lifelong resident of Clayton, NM. Wife: Lucy CRUZ; md. 7 Jul 1962, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Roberto Noverto PADILLA and Margarita Stella MAESTAS. Survived by wife; mother, Clayton, NM; son, Demetrio, Clayton, NM; daughter, Rachel PADILLA, Clayton, NM; 3 sisters: Josephine CRUZ, Clayton, NM; Tina LOPEZ, Texline, TX and Mary GONZALES, Guymon, OK; 4 brothers: Frank, Perryton, TX; Joe, Eagle Grove, IA; Johnny and Tony, Guymon, OK. Burial: 30 May 1991; Union County Leader, 29 May 1991, Clayton, NM.

PADILLA, Higinio b. 11 Jan 1875, Sapello, Mora, NM. d. 11 May 1948, Clayton, Union, NM; 73 yr 4 mo; lived in Union Co., NM for 15 yr. Wife: Juanita VIGIL; md. 15 Feb 1919, Union Co., NM; age 43 yr. Parents: Agapito PADILLA, b. Sapello, Mora, NM and Juliana SANDOVAL, b. Sapello, Mora, NM. Burial: 13 May 1948; informant: Ben PADILLA, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; d. cert.

PADILLA, Isabel ARAGON d. 28 Oct 1960; 86 yr. Parents: Ramon ARAGON and Rafaelita VIGIL. Burial: 31 Oct 1960; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

PADILLA, Isidoro b. 15 Feb 1939, Clayton, Union, NM d. 14 Apr 1941, Clayton, Union, NM; 02 yr 1 mo 29 da. Parents: Hignio PADILLA, b. Sapello, San Miguel, NM and Juanita VIGIL, b. Bueyeros, Union, now Harding, NM. Burial: 15 Apr 1941; informant: Ben PADILLA, Clayton, NM; Kilburn Small Book 6; d. cert.

PADILLA, Joe Louis b. 4 Jun 1952, Miera, Union, NM. d. 26 Jul 1989, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 37 yr 1 mo 22 da; gunshot wounds; apparently self-inflicted. Parents: Fay G. PADILLA and Lucenita MONTOYA. Survived by Tommie BUENO, the mother of his two daughters: Monica PADILLA and Laura PADILLA, both of Clovis, NM; Sandra RAEL, the mother of his two sons: Joe Louis, Jr. and Thomas, both of Clayton, NM; parents, Bueyeros, NM; 3 brothers: Joe MONTANO, Clayton, NM; Toby PADILLA, Brush, CO; Floyd PADILLA, Tucumcari, NM; 4 sisters: Beatrice ARAGON, Bueyeros, NM; Marie VIGIL, Amarillo, TX; Bertha PRIMM, Phoenix, AZ; Corrine TRUJILLO, Brush, CO. Burial: 7 Apr 1975; informants: children; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 9 Apr 1975, Clayton, NM.

PADILLA, Jose Lino b. 23 Sep 1885, Manuelita, NM. d. 28 Jun 1981, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 95 yr 9 mo 5 da. Wife: Zenaida SANDOVAL; md. 1 May 1918, Union Co., NM; deceased. Parents: Eugenio PADILLA and Lucia CORDOVA. Survived by 3 sons: Joe E., Clayton, NM; Albert E., Denver, CO; Adolph C., Clayton, NM; 2 brothers: Robert PADILLA and Joe C. PADILLA, both of Clayton, NM; 2 sisters: Jean LUJAN, Albuquerque, NM; Lucy TARUFELLI, Raton, NM. Burial: 2 Jul 1981; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 1 Jul 1981, Clayton, NM.

PADILLA, Joe Margarito b. 5 Aug 1908, Miera, Union, NM. d. 15 Aug 1989, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 81 yr 10 da. Wife: Pauline ORTEGA; md. 24 Jun 1931, Miera, Union, NM. Parents: Marcelino PADILLA and Isabellita ARAGON. Preceded in death by 2 sisters, Isabellita VIGIL and Gregorita MONTOYA; 4 brothers: Alfonso, Ben, Claude and Emilio PADILLA. Survived by wife; 5 sons: Joe, Jr. and Ernest, both of Guymon, OK; Albert, Albuquerque, NM; Ralph, Heidelberg, Germany and Jerry, Clayton, NM; 3 daughters: Mary CRUZ, Clayton, NM; Cecilia VIGIL, Albuquerque, NM and Dorothy GUTIERREZ, Corpus Christi, TX; 3 brothers: Matias, Clayton, NM; Jake, Albuquerque, NM and Max, Riverside, CA; 2 sisters: Marcella ENCINIAS, Tucumcari, NM and Tonita MADRID, Farmington, NM. Burial: 18 Aug 1989; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 23 May 1989, Clayton, NM.

PADILLA, Joseph Thomas, Jr. b. 19 Nov 1959, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 11 Oct 1980, Northwest Texas Hospital, Amarillo, TX; 20 yr 10 mo 22 da; single. Parents: Joseph Thomas PADILLA and Rosalia Guadalupe ALCORTA. Survived by parents, Clayton, NM; 9 sisters: Barbara HILDAGO, Clayton, NM; Virginia BRANDON, Taylorville, IL; Anita PADILLA, San Diego, CA; Margaret MARTINEZ, Clayton, NM; Sophia ARGUELLO, Albuquerque, NM; Josephine RAEL, Angela PADILLA, Esther PADILLA and Christina PADILLA, all of Clayton, NM; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Matias PADILLA, Clayton, NM. Burial: 14 Oct 1980; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 15 Oct 1980, Clayton, NM.

PADILLA, Juanita VIGIL b. 1898 d. 4 Apr 1975, in hospital, Guymon, OK; 77 yr. Husband: Higinio PADILLA; md. 15 Feb 1918, Union Co., NM. Burial: 7 Apr 1975; informants: children; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 9 Apr 1975, Clayton, NM.

PADILLA, Katie ACRES b. England. d. 1 Jun 1947, Clayton, Union, NM; ca 18 yr. Husband: Albert PADILLA, 22 yr. Burial: 4 Jun 1947; information: Harding County Red Cross; cemetery inscription; d. cert.

PADILLA, Louis b. 4 Aug 1925. d. 22 Sep 1985; 60 yr. Wife: Victoria SALAS; md. 4 Feb 1946. Parents: Higino PADILLA and Juanita VIGIL. Burial: 25 Sep 1985; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

PADILLA, Lucenita MONTOYA b. Miera, NM. d. 22 Nov 2000, 85 yrs; lived in Union Co., NM all her life. Husband: Reynaldo PADILLA; md. 1938 Bueyeros, NM; he d. 1996. Preceded in death by husband; three sons, Joe Louis PADILLA, Asolpho PADILLA and Reynaldo PADILLA, Jr.; two daughters, and infant and Beatrice ARAGON in 1996. Survived by: three sons, Joe Montano PADILLA of Clayton; Toby PADILLA of Brush, CO and Floyd PADILLA of Liberal, KS; three daughters, Marie PADILLA of Amarillo; Bertha Primm PADILLA of Phoenix, AZ; and Corrine TRUJILLO of Bruah, CO; a sister, Pita MAESTAS of Clayton; a brother, Margarito MONTOYA of Clayton; 25 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. Burial: Hass Funeral Directors; Amarillo Daily News, 24 Nov 2000.

PADILLA, Margarita E. b. 21 Apr 1918. d. reserved. Burial: cemetery inscription.

PADILLA, Marion Marylin b. 12 Aug 1953, Denver, CO. d. 25 Oct 1953, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 2 mo 14 da. Parents: Ben PADILLA and Nash JIMIMEZ. Burial: 26 Oct 1953; informant: father; d. cert.

PADILLA, Mary Helen d. 26 Jun 1972, hospital, Clayton, NM; Mother: Julia PADILLA. Burial: 29 Jun 1972; county plot; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

PADILLA, Maurico b. 7 Mar 1942, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 27 Mar 1942, Clayton, Union, NM; 20 da. Parents: M.A. PADILLA, b. Clapham, Union, NM and Pauline ORTEGA, b. Bueyeros, Harding, NM. Burial: 28 Mar 1942; d. cert.

PADILLA, Maxine Louise b. 1950 d. 1970. Mother: Inocentia PADILLA. Burial: cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

PADILLA, Merejildo b. 1892; 18 Mar 1891, marriage license. d. 4 Jun 1956; 65 yr. Wife: Fidelina LOPEZ; md. 22 Nov 1915, Union Co., NM. Parents: Pedro PADILLA and Macedonia RODRIGUEZ. Burial: 6 Jun 1956; cemetery inscription; marriage record; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

PADILLA, Norma Jean b. 14 Aug 1978, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 14 Aug 1978, Clayton, Union, NM; 1 hr 10 min Parents: Johnny Lee PADILLA and Norma GARCIA; from Fort Worth, TX; not a resident of Clayton, NM.. Burial: Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

PADILLA, Paul Edward b. 2 Feb 1944, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 9 Mar 1945, Clayton, Union, NM; 1 yr 1 mo 7 da. Parents: Joseph B. PADILLA, b. Clayton, Union, NM and Rosalea ALCORTE, b. Clayton, Union, NM. Burial: 12 Mar 1945; informant: mother; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; d. cert.

PADILLA, Ramon Jose b. 17 Nov 1953, Amarillo, TX. d. 23 Nov 1986, Hwy 385; S of Hartley, TX; 33 yr 6 da; single. Parents: Victoriano E. PADILLA and Celia LUCERO. Survived by mother, Celia SANCHEZ, Clayton, NM; brother, Victor PADILLA, Jr., Clovis, NM; 3 sisters: Nora LUNA, Canyon, TX; Dorothy VALDEZ, Wagon Mound, NM and Elsie MARQUEZ, Grapevine, TX; daughter, Chrisanna Marie VALDEZ, Clayton, NM. Burial: 25 Nov 1986; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 26 Nov 1986, Clayton, NM.

PADILLA, Raymond Ray b. 15 Apr 1957. d. 23 Nov 1979, Lubbock, TX. Parents: Joe PADILLA and Sedia APODACA. Survived by son, Ray, Amarillo, TX; parents, Clayton, NM; grandfather, Jose Lino PADILLA, Clayton, NM; grandmother, Julia ARAGON, Ocate, NM; 5 brothers: Joe, Amarillo, TX; Adolph, Mountainair, NM; Johnny, Fort Worth, TX; Ernest and Junior, Lubbock, TX; 6 sisters: Sadie APODACA, Lubbock, TX; Helen ABATA, Friona, TX; Rose PARRIS, Boise City, OK; Julia VASQUEZ, Garden City, KS; Mary Jean PADILLA and Gloria PADILLA, Clayton, NM. Burial: 26 Nov 1979; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 28 Nov 1979, Clayton, NM.

PADILLA, Richard C. b. 1952. d. 25 Jun 1959; 6 yr. Parents: Victoriano PADILLA and Celina LUCERO. Burial: 27 Jun 1959; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

PADILLA, Robert, Jr. b. 26 Jan 1941, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 4 Sep 1980, Northwest Texas Hospital, Amarillo, TX; 39 yr 7 mo 8 da; single. Parents: Roberto PADILLA, Sr. and Margarita MAESTAS. Survived by parents, Clayton, NM; 3 sisters: Mary GONZALES, Guymon, OK; Tina SMITH, Clayton, NM and Josie CRUZ, Clarenden, TX; 5 brothers: Herman, Clayton, NM; Frank, Dumas, TX; Johnny and Joe, both of Guymon, OK and Tony, Dumas, TX. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 10 Sep 1980, Clayton, NM.

PADILLA, Roberto Noverto b. 20 Feb 1902, Miera, Union, NM. d. 8 May 1987, Country Life Manor, Clayton, Union, NM; 85 yr 2 mo 18 da. Wife: Margarita Stella MAESTAS; md. 3 Feb 1940, Mosquero, Harding, NM. Parents: Jose Eugenio PADILLA and Lucia CORDOVA. Preceded in death by 3 children: Bobby, Marcella and Johanna; 3 sisters: Geneva VELASQUEZ, Lucia TARUFELLI and Felecita PADILLA, and brother Jose Lino PADILLA. Survived by wife; 3 daughters: Josephine GUZMAN, Clayton, NM; Tina LOPEZ, Texline, TX and Mary GONZALES, Guymon, OK; 5 sons: Herman, Clayton, NM; Frank, Perryton, TX; Joe, Eagle Grove, IA; Johnny and Tony, Guymon, OK; sister, Eugenia LUJAN, Albuquerque, NM; brother, Jose C. PADILLA, Clayton, NM. Burial: 12 May 1987; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 13 May 1987, Clayton, NM; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

PADILLA, Victor E. b. 28 Dec 1919, Miera, Union, NM. d. 11 Oct 1986, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 66 yr 9 mo 13 da. Wife 1): Emma B. BLAN; md. 24 Dec 1964, Union Co., NM. Wife 2): Faustina TAFOYA; md. 18 Nov 1967, Union Co., NM. Wife 3): Maria Rebecca GARCIA; md. 10 Aug 1983, Union Co., NM; she d. 2 Sep 1986. Parents: Gomesindo PADILLA and Candida SANDOVAL. Preceded in death by wife and 2 sons, Felix and Dick. Survived by 3 daughters: Nora LUNA, Canyon, TX; Dorothy VALDEZ, Wagon Mound, NM and Elsie MARQUEZ, Grapevine, TX; 2 sons: Victor, Jr., Clovis, NM; Ramon, Clayton, NM; 2 brothers: Ray, Bueyeros, NM and Eloy, Denver, CO; 2 sisters: Maria GARCIA, Clayton, NM and Helen EBELL, Roy, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 15 Oct 1986, Clayton, NM.

PADILLA, Victoriana b. 24 Mar 1923, Grenville, Union, NM. d. 7 Sep 1941, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 18 yr 5 mo 13 da; suicide; poisoned self. Parents: Teles PADILLA, b. Mora Co., NM and Sylvia ARCHULETA, b. CO. Survived by parents, Grenville, NM; 3 brothers: Alfred and Albert, Grenville, NM and Lalo, Santa Fe, NM; sister, Consuelo, Santa Fe, NM. Burial: 9 Sep 1941; informant: father; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; The Clayton News, 10 Sep 1941; Union County Leader, 11 Sep 1941, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PAGE, Esther A. O'BRIEN b. 31 Jul 1895, St. Charles, MO. d. 6 Aug 1939, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 44 yr 6 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 25 yr. Husband: Eliza A. PAGE; md. Umbarger, TX; had 6 children; 1 d. young. Parents: James O'BRIEN, b. Portageville, MO and Mary Ellen LAHEY, b. IL. Survived by husband; 4 daughters: Mrs. Jean SIMMS, Denver, CO; Mrs. Helen PORTWOOD, Seymour, TX; Nadine and Alma, Fairview, NM; son, James, Wichita, KS; parents, Clayton, NM; 3 brothers: M.E., Tucumcari, NM; J.C., Sedan, NM and J.S., El Paso, TX; 2 sisters: Mrs. Helen DAY, Texline, TX and Mrs. Sam SOLOMON, Denver, CO. Burial: 8 Aug 1939; informant: husband; cemetery inscription; Winchester 3:247; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 10 Aug 1939; The Clayton News, 9 Aug 1939, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PAGE, Jesse James b. 16 Jul 1987, Dumas Memorial Hospital, Dumas, TX. d. 19 Jul 1987, Lubbock General Hospital, Lubbock, TX; 3 da. Parents: James Dean PAGE and Debra MAYES. Survived by parents; brother, Michael Mayes, Dalhart, TX; grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Jim PAGE, Clayton, NM; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce MAYES, Dalhart, TX and Mr. and Mrs. Charles FURGASON, Protection, KS; great grandparents: Fern PRICE, Dalhart, TX; Hazel JONES, Clovis, NM; Hattie KLEIN, Augusta, KS and Cecil MAYES, Sand Springs, OK. Burial: 21 Jul 1987; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 22 Jul 1987, Clayton, NM.

PAIZ, J. Casimiro b. Aug 1904 d. 15 Jan 1936, Clayton, Union, NM; 1935, gravestone; 31 yr 5 mo; lived in Union County, NM for 4 mo; single. Parents: J.M. GARCIA, b. NM and Persilia SANDOVAL, b. Penasco, Mora, NM. Burial: 16 Jan 1936; informant: Juan C. de BACA, Rosebud, NM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 3:85; d. cert.

PALMER, Albert Sharp b. 10 Apr 1869, Jackson, MS. d. 14 May 1961, Mountain View Rest Home, Clayton, Union, NM. Wife: Carrie RICE; md. 20 Jun 1900, Kenton, OK; she d. 1951; 7 children: one daughter, Judith, d. 1923. Parents: Benjamin Terrell PALMER and Fannie Ella Carruth CLIETT. survived by 4 sons: Rice, Portland, OR; Cliett and Terrell, Tulsa, OK and Quinn, Ardmore, OK; 2 daughters: Mrs. Sue DISMANT and Mrs. Carruth CAPP, Palisade, CO and a sister, Mrs. Walter GILES, Albuquerque, NM. Burial: Union County Leader, 24 May 1941, Clayton, NM.

PALMER, Alvin Dale b. 3 Aug 1864, Iowa City, IA. d. 15 Jan 1939, Union Co., NM; near Clayton; 74 yr 5 mo 12 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 31 yr. Wife: Delphia BOEN; md. 1900, Independence, KS. Parents: Elisha PALMER, b. Iowa City, IA and Minerva BOOSE , b. Terra Haute, IN. Preceded in death by 1 child. survived by wife; 4 daughters: Mrs. Persis BANNON and Mrs. Gladys BOLINGER, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Andrew BOHN, Hayden, NM and Mrs. Donna GALBRAITH, Aztec, NM; 2 sons: Forra, Denver, CO and Dale, Stead, NM; brother, Bird, Casper, WY; sister, Mrs. Effie BUTLER, Pitcher, OK. Burial: 17 Jan 1939; informant: wife; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 6; Union County Leader, 19 Jan 1939, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PALMER, Dale Wallace b. 16 Feb 1916, Hayden, Union, NM. d. 8 Nov 1949, Rocky Mountain Hospital, Denver, CO; 33 yr 9 mo 22 da; fell and broke his neck. Wife: Ora McKEE; md. 15 Dec 1936, Mosquero, Harding, NM. Parents: Alvin Dale PALMER and Delphia BOEN. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Fern Juanita. Survived by wife; 4 daughters: Amy, Margaret, Jane and Moyie; 3 sons: Alvin, Larry, and Wallace; 4 sisters: Mrs. Gladys BOLINGER, Sedan, NM; Mrs. Audren BOHN, Sedan, NM; Mrs. Persis BANNON, Folsom, NM and Mrs. Donna GILBREATH, Cedaredge, CO; brother, F.B., Littleton, CO. Burial: 11 Nov 1949; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader and The Clayton News, 9 and 23 Nov 1949, Clayton, NM.

PALMER, Delphia S. BOEN b. 26 Jan 1873, Oskaloosa, KS. d. 24 Jul 1947, Stead, Union, NM; 74 yr 5 mo 28 da; came to Hayden, NM in 1907; ran store and post office at Stead, NM. Husband: Alvin Dale PALMER; md. 27 Aug 1900; he is deceased; had 5 daughters and 2 sons; 1 daughter, Fern Juanita, d. in infancy. Parents: Joseph BOEN, b. Nashville, TN and Dalphia STANTON DEBERRY YOUNG. Survived by 6 children: Forra PALMER, Littleton, CO; Mrs. T.A. (Gladys) BOLINGER, Clayton, NM; Mrs. R.L. (Audren) BOHN, Sedan, NM; Mrs. E.J. (Persie) BANNON, Folsom, NM; Mrs. C.D. (Donna) GALBREATH, Estancia, NM and Dale PALMER, Stead, NM; 2 sisters: Mrs. D. SHANKS, Longton, KS and Mrs. Maude HUBBARD, Coffeyville, KS. Burial: 27 Jul 1947; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 30 Jul 1947; Union County Leader, 31 Jul 1947, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PALMER, Fern Juanita b. 25 Mar 1919. d. 9 Apr 1919. Parents: Alvin Dale PALMER and Delphia BOEN. Burial: cemetery inscription.

PALMER, Forra Boen b. 10 Sep 1901, Longton, KS. d. 11 Mar 1979, Castle Rock, CO; 77 yr; never married. Preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Survived by 4 sisters: Mrs. Gladys BOLLINGER and Mrs. Audren BOHN, both of Clayton, NM; Mrs. Persis BANNON, Summers, AR and Mrs. Donna GILBREATH, Salmon, ID. Burial: 14 Mar 1979; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass.

PANCOAST, Jacob Wesley b. 29 Nov 1876, Redfield, IA. d. 25 May 1933, Felt, Cimarron, OK; 56 yr 5 mo 25 da; heart disease; moved to Cuates, NM in 1916; to Felt, OK in 1931. Wife: Ethel CUNNINGHAM of Cuates, NM; md. 6 Mar 1917. Parents: W.H. PANCOAST, b. Finley, IA and Martha BELLAS, d. when Jacob was 17 yr of age. Parents were of the Quaker faith. Preceded in death by son and daughter: Robert Wesley, d. at age 1 yr; Mary Marguerite, d. at age 12 yr on 9 Mar 1931 at Clayton, NM; parents, brother and 2 sisters. Survived by wife; son, Hugh Byron, age 11 yr; 2 brothers: Arthur, Sumner, OK and Will, Freedom, OK; sister, Mrs. Belle StrEET, Tulsa, OK. Burial: 27 May 1933; cemetery inscription; Winchester 2:247; The Clayton News, 31 May 1933, Clayton, NM.

PANCOAST, Mary Marguerite b. 26 Nov 1919, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 9 Mar 1931, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 12 yr 3 mo 11 da; only daughter. Parents: J.W. PANCOAST, b. IA and Ethel CUNNINGHAM, b. IL. Preceded in death by brother, Robert Wesley, 12 yr ago. Survived by parents, brother, Byron, 9 yr; grandmother, Laura CUNNINGHAM. Burial: 11 Mar 1931; informant: father; cemetery inscription; Winchester 2:128; Union County Leader, 19 Mar 1931, Clayton, NM; d. cert.; card of thanks signed by J.W. PANCOAST and son; Mr. and Mrs. William BEHM, Mr. and Mrs. W.V. PANCOAST, Mr. and Mrs. Fred SCHWARTZ and Mr. and Mrs. C.C. trAVIS.

PANCOAST, Robert W. b. 1917. d. 8 Dec 1918;date plot was paid for by J.W. PANCOAST. Parents: J.W. PANCOAST and Ethel CUNNINGHAM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 2.

PARIS, Baby b. & d. 1967. Burial: cemetery inscription.

PARIS, Hilda DAVES b. 7 Dec 1892, TX. d. 10 Jul 1977, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 84 yr. Husband 1): Clarence YARBROUGH; md. 24 Jan 1929. Husband 2): Hubert Claude PARIS. Parents: William DAVES and Gussie MORGAN. Survived by sisters: Mary SAMPIER, Clayton, NM; Viola SENOSKI, Glenwood Springs, CO; brothers: Alvin DAVES, Glenwood Springs, CO and Jack DAVES, Amarillo, TX; foster daughters: Joann CRUZ, Gallup, NM and Mary OBEDIA, Edwards, CA. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 13 Jul 1977, Clayton, NM.

PARIS, Hubert Claude b. 5 Sep 1897, Benton, TN. d. 8 Jun 1967, Northwest Texas Hospital, Amarillo, TX; came to Union Co., NM in 1914. Wife: Hilda DAVES YARBROUGH. Survived by wife; 2 foster daughters: Mary Ann WATSON and Jo Ann WATSON and a brother, Gus. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 14 Jun 1967, Clayton, NM.

PARIS, Lilly Irene b. 18 Jul 1906, Sweetwater, TX. d. 22 Jan 1990, Trigg Memorial Hospital, Tucumcari, Quay, NM; resident of Clayton and Union Co., NM for a number of years before moving to Logan, NM in 1972. Husband: Lorin L. PARIS; d. Aug 1966. Survived by 5 sons: Hermie, Logan, NM; Lester, Los Lunas, NM; Jim, Tucumcari, NM; Charlie, Copeland, KS and Jerry, Sublette, KS; 4 daughters: Maxine CHRISTIAN and Linda POTTER, both of Dumas, TX; Elsie BOATMAN, Logan, NM and Martha SHAFER, San Jon, NM. Burial: 24 Jan 1990; Union County Leader, 24 Jan 1990, Clayton, NM.

PARIS, Loren L. b. 4 Sep 1899, Benton, TX. d. 1 Aug 1966, Amarillo, TX; 66 yr. Wife: Lilly Irene GRAHAM; md. 11 Sep 1923, Union Co., NM. Parents: James E. PARIS and Martha Caroline KANESTER. Survived by wife; 5 sons: Lester, Hermie, Jim, Charlie and Jerry; 4 daughters: Maxine CHRISTIAN, Elsie BOATMAN, Martha SHAFER and Linda BECHTEL. Burial: 3 Aug 1966; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 3 Aug 1966, Clayton, NM.

PARIS, Mark L. b. 25 Dec 1894, Benton, TX. d. 20 Nov 1964, Maulsby Nursing Home, Clayton, Union, NM; came to Union Co., NM in 1914. Wife: Myrtle CLARK; md. Feb 1936. Parents: James E. PARIS and Martha Caroline KANESTER. Preceded in death by parents, brother and sister. Survived by wife; 3 brothers: Claude, Gus and Loren, all of Clayton, NM. Burial: 22 Nov 1964; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 2 Dec 1964, Clayton, NM.

PARIS, Martha Caroline KANESTER b. 18 Dec 1868, Benton, TN. d. 1 Aug 1952, Clayton, Union, NM; 83 yr 7 mo 12 da; in 1900 moved from TN to OK; resident of Union Co., NM for 28 yr. Husband: James E. PARIS; md. 20 Apr 1890; he d. 18 May 1905; had 6 children. Parents: Agustus L. KANESTER and Mollie JENKINS. Survived by children: Mrs. Sallie TENNISON, Gus, Mark, Loren and Claude, all of Clayton, NM; 2 brothers: Taylor KANESTER, Clinton, OK and Reuben KANESTER, British Columbia, Canada; sister, Hattie, Clayton, NM. Burial: 3 Aug 1952; Union County Leader, and The Clayton News, 6 Aug 1952 Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PARIS, Myrtle CLARK b. 22 Oct 1896. d. 21 Jun 1967. Husband: Mark L. PARIS. Burial: cemetery inscription.

PARKER, Edgar Lee b. 27 Apr 1894, Itasca, NY. d. 18 Nov 1973, Coon Memorial Hospital, Dalhart, TX; 79 yr. Wife: Lora NILES. Parents: Franklin D. PARKER and Emma Melissa SAMES. Burial: 20 Nov 1973; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Book.

PARKER, LaVeeda Armenta b. 23 Oct 1907 d. 9 Sep 1994

PARKER, Lora Eva NILES b. 6 May 1892, Chase County, NB. d. 23 May 1978, Town Hall Estates, Clayton, Union, NM; 86 yr 17 da. Husband: Edgar Lee PARKER; md. 10 Oct 1911, Cyril, OK; d. 18 Nov 1973. Parents: Fred A. NILES and Grace E. SWEENEY. Survived by 3 daughters: Lois MUST, Whittier, CA; Floris ALLEN, Murrieta, CA; Wilma ALLEN, Clayton, NM; 2 sons: Allen PARKER, Pierce City, MO; Arlis PARKER, Salem, OR; sister, Della CRESS, Perry, OK. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 31 May 1978, Clayton, NM.

PARKS, Juan Edward b. 4 Dec 1930, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 22 Dec 1930, Clayton, Union, NM; 18 da. Parents: M.D. PARKS, b. TX and Eloise ROGERS, b. TX. Burial: 22 Dec 1930; informant: father; Winchester 2:112; Union County Leader, 25 Dec 1930, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PARRACK, Austin Baily b. 4 Feb 1933, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 8 Feb 1933, Clayton, Union, NM; 4 da. Parents: Marvin D. PARRACK, b. Falls Co., TX and Velma DEAN, b. McClellan Co., TX. Burial: 9 Feb 1933; informant: father; Kilburn Small Book 4; Union County Leader, 16 Feb 1933; The Clayton News, 15 Feb 1933, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PARRACK, Marvin D. b. 18 Oct 1901, Falls Co., TX. d. 21 Feb 1949, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, NM; former resident of Clayton, NM; came after his marriage. Wife: Velma DEAN; md. 28 Dec 1929; son, Austin Bailey, d. in infancy. Survived by wife; sister, Mrs. T.J. ROBB, Tulia, TX; 3 brothers: W.B. , Plainview, TX; Horace, Lubbock, TX and Henry, West Colombia. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 23 Feb 1949; The Clayton News, 9 Mar 1949, Clayton, N.M

PARRACK, Velma D. d. reserved. Burial: cemetery inscription.

PARRAS, Antonio Celestino d. 31 Oct 1918. Parents: Jose Maria PARRAS and Flora SEARS. Burial: cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 2.

PARRAS, Baby Girl b. & d. 6 Feb 1935, Union Co., NM; stillborn. Mother: Antonia PARRAS, b. Clayton, Union, NM. Burial: 8 Feb 1935; informant: mother; d. cert.

PARRAS, Flora SEARS b. 22 Jan 1900, Carrizo, Harding, NM; 2 Jan 1900, marriage license d. 18 Sep 1971, Clayton, Union, NM; 71 yr. Husband: Jose Mario PARRAS; have been md. for 55 yr. Parents: Andrew SEARS and Cecilia WOLFORD. Preceded in death by son, Antonio Celestino, 1918. Survived by husband; daughter, Mrs. Bennie (Florence) MAES, Clayton, NM; granddaughter, Mrs. Orlando A. (Sofia M.) SANCHEZ, Mesa, AZ; uncle, Tom WOLFORD, Clayton, NM; 2 sisters: Mary DOMINGUEZ, Bellflower, CA; Blanche ESLINGER, Amarillo, TX; 2 brothers: Frank L. SEARS, El Paso, TX; Lewis D. SEARS, Albuquerque, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 22 Sep 1971, Clayton, NM.

PARRAS, Francisquita SOLANO b. 19 Mar 1890, Las Vegas, San Miguel, NM. d. 17 Feb 1942, Clayton, Union, NM; 51 yr 11 mo 17 da; lived in Union Co., NM ca 12 yr. Husband: Florencio C. PARRAS; md. 24 Aug 1911, Union Co., NM; age 60 yr; divorced. Parents: Marcos SOLANO and Petra MARTINEZ. Burial: 18 Feb 1942; informant: Mrs. M.G. DOMINGUEZ, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PARRAS, Jose Mario b. 21 Apr 1892, NM. d. 15 Jan 1984, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 91 yr 8 mo 24 da. Wife: Flora SEARS; md. 27 May 1916, Clayton, NM; she d. Sep 1971. Parents: Florencio PARRAS and Celestina CHAVEZ. Preceded in death by wife; son, Antonio Celestino, 1917; brother, Florenco and sister, Teodorita MUNIZ. Survived by daughter, Florence MAES, Clayton, NM; granddaughter; 3 great grandchildren. Burial: 17 Jan 1984; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 18 Jan 1984, Clayton, NM.

PATTERSON, Alfred Reece b. 8 Oct 1888, Anderson, MO. d. 10 Nov 1932, Clayton, Union, NM; 44 yr 1 mo 2 da; angina pectoris. Wife: Irene REYNOLDS; md. 30 Apr 1924, Union Co., NM. Father: Mr. PATTERSON, b. Anderson, MO. Survived by wife; 2 daughters: Mrs. Twyla ShrefFLER, Tulsa, OK; Louise, Anderson, MO; sister, Mrs. Sam HENDRICKSON, Tulsa, OK. Burial: 11 Nov 1932; Winchester 2:209; Union County Leader, 17 Nov 1932, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PATTERSON, Son d. 27 May 1919, Clayton, Union, NM; 3 yr. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Lon PATTERSON. Burial: The Swastika, 30 May 1919, Des Moines, NM; Mt. Dora item.

PATTON, W. Gerald b. 18 Mar 1904 d. 5 Oct 1920, Wichita Falls, TX; 16 yr heart failure. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. W.G. PATTON. Uncle: W.P. HUNTER, Clayton, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 3; The Clayton News, 9 Oct 1920, Clayton, NM.

PAYNE, Baby Girl b. & d. 6 Jul 1916; lived only a few hours. Parents: Robert A. PAYNE and Ottie SMITH. Burial: 7 Jul 1916; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 15 Jul 1916, Clayton, NM; Hayden item.

PAYNE, Betty Jane MORLEY b. 11 Mar 1897, Plainview, TX. d. 14 Mar 1961, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; came to NM in 1927 and to Clayton, NM in 1936. Husband: Robert A. PAYNE; md. 22 Nov 1916, Plainview, TX. Parents: Daniel and Martha Jane MORLEY. Preceded in death by parents and 2 brothers, George W. and Earl Rhodes.. Survived by husband; 2 sisters: Mrs. Mary Bell WILLIAMS, Arvada, CO, and Mrs. Blanche Lee KIPER, Bethany, OK; 3 brothers: William Daniel, Villegreen, CO; Henry Thomas., Manzanola, CO and Horatio Gray., Spearman, TX; 2 aunts: Mrs. Ruby NYE, Glenwood Springs, CO and Mrs. Bertie May HILL, Lockney, TX. Burial: 16 Mar 1961; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 22 Mar 1961, Clayton, NM.

PAYNE, Lucille b. 30 Apr 1920 d. 15 Jan 1978. Burial: cemetery inscription.

PAYNE, Robert Albert b. 29 Aug 1879, Altus, OK. d. 10 Apr 1961, Mountain View Rest Home, Clayton, Union, NM. Wife 1): Ottie SMITH; md. 1895; she is deceased; 1 daughter, Ola. Wife 2): Betty Jane MORLEY; md. 22 Nov 1916, Plainview, TX; she d. 14 Mar 1961. Preceded in death by parents, brothers and both wives. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Ola (Jim) STAFFORD, Beaumont, TX; 2 sisters-in-law: Mrs. Mary Bell WILLIAMS, Arvada, CO and Mrs. Blanche Lee KIPER, Bethany, OK; 3 brothers-in-law: William Daniel MORLEY, Villegreen, CO; Henry Thomas MORLEY, Manzanola, CO and Hoaratio Gray MORLEY, Spearman, TX. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 19 Apr 1961, Clayton, NM.

PEACH, Benjamin T. b. Dec 1857, Harrodsburg, KY; 9 Aug 1867, marriage license. d. 6 Jun 1936, Clayton, Union, NM; 78 yr 6 mo; lived in Union Co., NM for 43 yr. Wife: Lillie Mae STANTON GRAY; md. 15 Jun 1920; she d. 26 Sep 1934. Survived by 2 sisters: Mrs. Betty LAWSON, Harrodsburg, KY and Mrs. G.L. SEXTON, Lexington, KY. Burial: 8 Jun 1936; informant: J.H. KNOX, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 3:103; marriage record; The Clayton News, 10 Jun 1936, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PEACH, Lillie Mae STANTON b. 11 Oct 1870, Ionia, MI. d. 25 Sep 1934, Clayton, Union, NM; 63 yr 11 mo 14 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 25 yr. Husband 1): Mr. GRAY 2) Benjamin PEACH; md. 15 Jun 1920, Des Moines, Union, NM. Father: Albert STANTON, b. OH. Survived by husband; brother, William STANTON, Ionia, MI; 3 sisters: Mrs. A.D. GREEN, Battle Creek, MI; Mrs. Alzena CHADWICK, Belding, MI and Mrs. Harvey DeHART, Ionia, MI. Burial: 27 Sep 1934; cemetery inscription; Winchester 3:12; Union County Leader, 27 Sep 1934, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PECK, Fannie Bell b. 22 Mar 1879, Owasso, MI d. 20 Feb 1920, Clayton, Union, NM; 41 yr; lived in Clayton, Union, NM for 10 yr. Husband 1): Mr. WOLCOTT. Husband 2): H. George PECK; md. 27 Dec 1919, Clayton, Union, NM. Survived by husband and 5 sons. Burial: 23 Feb 1920; cemetery inscription; d. cert.; The Clayton News, 28 Feb 1920, Clayton, NM.

PEET, Frank Elmer b. 3 Apr 1893, near Beatrice, NB. d. 12 Apr 1988, Mt. Dora, Union, NM; 95 yr 9 da; resident of Union Co., NM since 1913. Wife: Hazel Hunter LONG; md. 26 Apr 1917, Clayton, Union, NM; she d. 1 Sep 1975. Parents: Willis Manuel PEET and Mary Katherine MATHEWS. Preceded in death by wife; brother, Harry, and sister, Lucy DILLON. Survived by son, Clyde (Margaret), Frederick, MD and daughter, Ina Mae (Lawrence) REED, Mt. Dora, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 13 Apr 1988, Clayton, NM.

PEET, Hazel Hunter LONG b. 12 Sep 1897, Carmen, OK. d. 1 Sep 1975, St. Anthony's Hospital, Amarillo, TX; 77 yr; came to Union Co., NM in 1911 from OK. Husband: Frank Elmer PEET; md. 26 Apr 1917, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Arthur LONG and Ida NEILE. Survived by husband; daughter, Mrs. Lawrence REED, Mt. Dora, NM; son, Clyde E. PEET, Frederick, MD; 5 brothers: Paul W. LONG, Dallas, TX; Lawson LONG, Cuates, NM; Lloyd LONG, Kenneth LONG and Elwin LONG, all of Gate, OK; 2 sisters: Mrs. Mable HINTERGARDT, Baxter Springs, KS and Mrs. Mildred HUDSON, Brewster, WA. Burial: 4 Sep 1975; informant: Frank PEET; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 3 Sep 1975, Clayton, NM.

PEMBLETON, Walter d. 12 Aug 1914, Winchester Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; accidental gunshot wound; 18 yr. Father: D.W. PEMBLETON. Burial: 15 Aug 1914; Kilburn Small Book 1; The Clayton Citizen, 14 Aug 1914; The Clayton News, 15 Aug 1914, Clayton, NM.

PENA, Frances DOMINGUEZ b. 3 Jan 1904, Clapham, Union, NM. d. 18 Jun 1922, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 18 yr 5 mo 15 da. Husband: Lee PENA. Parents: Augustine DOMINGUEZ, b. Las Vegas, San Miguel, NM and Abelina CASADOS, b. Las Vegas, San Miguel, NM. Burial: 19 Jun 1922; informant: Josephine DOMINGUEZ; Kilburn Small Book 3; d. cert.

PENNINGTON, Andrew J. b. 1834. d. 1910. Wife: Matilda STURGILL; md. 29 Nov 1885. Burial: cemetery inscription.

PENNINGTON, Laura A. ERRERT b. 28 Apr 1883, Gridley, KS. d. 27 Oct 1915, Clayton, Union, NM. Husband: Ira L. PENNINGTON of Brock, NB; md. 6 Jun 1906 at her home near Gridley, KS. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. ERRERT, Sr., Gridley, KS. Survived by husband; parents; sisters: Mrs. Ed (Lottie) DRYER; Mrs. J.B. REED, Gridley, KS and Miss Celia ERRERT, Bisbee, AZ; brothers: George S. and Newton ERRERT, both of Gridley, KS; H.H. ERRERT, Jr., Clayton, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton Citizen, 29 Oct 1915; The Clayton News, 30 Oct 1915, Clayton, NM.

PENNINGTON, Matilda STURGILL b. 26 Oct 1840, Lawrence Co., KY. d. 9 Jul 1912, Clayton, Union, NM; moved to Clayton, NM, Apr 1910. Husband: Andrew J. PENNINGTON; md. 29 Nov 1885; deceased; had 6 children, 4 daughters and 2 sons. Preceded in death by husband and two children. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton Citizen, 12 Jul 1912; The Clayton News, 13 Jul 1912, Clayton, NM.

PENNOCK, Bertha Clark ORENDER b. 8 Sep 1882, Hodgensville, KY. d. 4 Feb 1933, Clayton, Union, NM; 50 yr. Husband: W.M. PENNOCK; md. 6 Feb 1909, Union Co., NM. Parents: J.B. ORENDER, b. KY and Matilda WALTERS, b. KY. Preceded in death by son, Paul, who d. 9 Sep 1927 at Trinidad, CO. Survived by husband; daughter, Wilma; 2 sons: Waitmon and Dale. Burial: 5 Feb 1933; informant: husband; cemetery inscription; Winchester 2:229; Union County Leader, 9 Feb 1933, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PENNOCK, Paul Dudley b. 7 Jan 1911, Hodgenville, KS; his mother was there visiting relatives; 1930, gravestone. d. 9 Sep 1927, Trinidad, CO; 1947, gravestone. Survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.M. PENNOCK; sister, Wilma; 2 brothers: Roy Dale and William Waitmon; aunt, Mrs. A.L. RATLIFF, Maxwell, NM; uncle, J.W. ORENDER, Clayton, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton News,15 Sep 1927, Clayton, NM.

PEPPER, Joseph Wallace, Jr. b. 19 Jan 1926, Voss, near Valera, TX. d. 10 Mar 1991, Presbyterian Hospital, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, NM; 65 yr; moved to Union Co., NM in 1969. Veteran: WW II. Wife: Betty McCUISTION HOWARD; md. 12 Mar 1969, Raton, Colfax, NM. Parents: Joseph Wallace PEPPER and Rosalie MAUGHAN. Survived by wife; 3 daughters: Mary Ann STEWART, San Angelo, TX; Audrey BEST, Norman, OK; Peggy BOLIVAR, Plantation, FL; mother and step-father, Rosalie and Bob PATTERSON, San Angelo, TX; 2 step-brothers: Pat, Victoria, TX; Curtis, Puyallup, WA. Burial: 13 Mar 1991; Union County Leader, 13 Mar 1991, Clayton, NM.

PEREA, Anna Manuelita b. 5 Apr 1925. d. 11 Aug 1980, Guymon, OK; 55 yr; former resident of Clayton, NM. Parents: Manuel PEREA and Regina CRUZ. Burial: 14 Aug 1980; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 20 Aug 1980, Clayton, NM.

PEREA, Baby Boy b. & d. 16 Jan 1943, Clayton, Union, NM; stillborn. Parents: Edward PEREA, b. Pasamonte, Union, NM and Beatrice GONZALES, b. Gladstone, Union, NM. Burial: 17 Jan 1943; informant: father; cemetery inscription. d. cert.

PEREA, Beatrice M. GONZALES b. Capulin, Union Co, NM. d. 3 Feb 2001, Santa Fe, NM. Husband: Edward PEREA, Sr. Parents: Jose Oliverio GONZALES and Maria NOLAN. Preceded in death by: her husband; a son, Edward PEREA, Jr.; granddaughter, Debbie; daughter, Martha Jane PEREA; brothers, Isidro GONZALES and wife Jessie, Raymond GONZALES and wife Alice, John GONZALES; sisters, Eloida GUTIERREZ and brother-in-law Celedon GUTIERREZ, and Susan GONZALES; mother, Maria NOLAN GONZALES; and father, Jose Oliverio GONZALES. Survived by: son, Robert O. PEREA of Santa Fe; two sisters, Elsie MONTOYA and Henrietta FLORES; four brothers, Eloy GONZALES, Joe GONZALES, Elmer GONZALES and Rudy GONZALES; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial: 7 Feb 2001; Hass Funeral Directors; Amarillo Daily News, 6 Feb 2001.

PEREA, Ben Claudivill b. 11 May 1918. d. 20 Nov 1946, Clayton, Union, NM; 28 yr 6 mo 9 da. Wife: Frances LOPEZ; md. 28 Oct 1935, Union Co., NM; age 29 yr. Parents: Manuel Antonio PEREA, b. Springer, Colfax, NM and Regina CRUZ, b. Guadalupita, Mora, NM. Survived by wife and adopted child, parents, 7 brothers and 3 sisters. Burial: 20 Nov 1946; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; d. cert.

PEREA, Edward, Sr. b. 7 Aug 1911, Pasamonte, Union, NM. d. 19 Apr 1979, Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM; 68 yr; diabetes; former resident of Union Co., NM; moved to Santa Fe 21 yr ago. Wife: Beatrice M. GONZALES; md. 20 Dec 1937, Union Co., NM. Survived by wife, Beatrice; 2 sons: Edward, Jr. and Robert, Santa Fe, NM; 2 sisters: Ida CRUZ, Clayton, NM; Ann PEREA, Guymon, OK; 4 brothers: Floyd, Frank, Albert and Adolph, all in CA. Burial: 25 Apr 1979; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 25 Apr 1979, Clayton, NM.

PEREA, Frances LOPEZ b. 12 Jun 1866, Taos, Taos, NM. d. 25 Jan 1937, Clayton, Union, NM; 70 yr 7 mo 12 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 30 yr. Husband: Francisco PEREA; deceased. Parents: Jose E. LOPEZ and Juanita CORDOVA. Burial: 27 Jan 1937; informant: Manuel PEREA, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PEREA, Franklin Albert b. 23 May 1953, Richmond, CA. d. 23 Apr 1954, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 11 mo. Parents: Frank V. PEREA and Evangelina GARCIA. Survived by parents; sister, Linda Joan; maternal grandfather, Blas M. GARCIA and paternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Manuel PEREA, all of Clayton, NM. Burial: 26 Apr 1954; informant: father; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 28 Apr 1954, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PEREA, John Burial: cemetery inscription.

PEREA, Juan d. 24 May 1961; 33 yr. Parents: Manuel PEREA and Regina CRUZ. Burial: 27 May 1961; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

PEREA, Manuel A. b. 9 May 1883. d. 2 Apr 1958; 75 yr. Wife: Regina CRUZ; md. 11 Apr 1910, Union, NM. Parents: Francisco PEREA and Francisca LOPEZ. Burial: 5 Apr 1958; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

PEREA, Manuel, Jr. b. 16 Nov 1932, Pasamonte, Union, NM. d. 8 Jul 1974, San Jose, CA; 42 yr; lived in Union Co., NM for 21 yr; 8 yr in Richmond, CA; 12 yr in San Jose, CA. Survived by wife, Eva; 6 sons: Tommie Vincent, Richmond, CA; Edward, Santa Fe, NM; Floyd, Newark, CA; Frank, Albert and Adolph, San Jose, CA; 2 daughters: Ida CRUZ and Anna PEREA. Burial: 12 Jul 1974; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 17 and 24 Jul 1974, Clayton, NM.

PEREA, Martha Jane b. 22 Feb 1945, Henderson, NV. d. 9 Jun 1947, Clayton, Union, NM; 2 yr 3 mo 17 da. Parents: Edward PEREA, b. Pasamonte, Union, NM and Beatrice M. GONZALES, b. Gladstone, Union, NM. Burial: 10 Jun 1947; informant: father; cemetery inscription; d. cert.

PEREA, Regina CRUZ b. Feb 1892 d. 17 Sep 1959; 66 yr. Husband: Manuel Antonio PEREA; md. 11 Apr 1910, Union Co., NM. Parents: Juan CRUZ and Adelina GARDUNE. Burial: 19 Sep 1959; marriage record; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

PEREZ, Gracina b. 27 Jul 1962. d. 1 Oct 1962, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 2 mo. Parents: Manuel PEREZ and MissVALERO. Burial: 2 Oct 1962; Winchester 6:176

PERKINS, Billie Pearl BUSHNELL b. 8 Feb 1904, Scammon, KS. d. 25 Jan 1969; she was the oldest of 10 children. Husband 1): Earnest CLARK; md. at age 16 yr; 2 children; Jack, deceased; and Emma. Husband 2): Guy Freeman PERKINS; md. 25 Mar 1929; 3 children: John, deceased; Juanita Guy and Samuel Guy. Parents: Edward Byrd BUSHNELL and Mary Eliza STOCKTON. Survived by 2 daughters: Emma DINKLE and Juanita Guy HILL, Capulin, NM; son, Samuel Guy PERKINS, Raton, NM; brothers and sisters: Charlie, Lark, Edward and Shelby BUSHNELL; Minnie FRAGNELLA and Katie FASSINO; grandchildren: Johnny DINKLE; Charles and Debra HILL; Pamela PERKINS, Samuel PERKINS, Jr. and Noel PERKINS. Burial: 30 Jan 1969; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 29 Jan 1969, Clayton, NM.

PERKINS, Effie WOMACK b. 5 Sep 1894, Bary, TX. d. 23 Jul 1980, High Plains Baptist Hospital, Amarillo, TX; 85 yr 10 mo 18 da; lived in Campo, CO and Rolla, KS prior to moving to Clayton, NM in 1948. Husband: Walter D. PERKINS; md. 13 Dec 1920, Richfield, KS; he d. 20 Jan 1956. Parents: John WOMACK and Maryn Susan WITT. Preceded in death by husband, 4 brothers, 2 sisters. Survived by 3 daughters: Mary HEPHNER, Gladstone, NM; Delene CHRISTIAN, Dumas, TX; Ledene SAYRE, Clayton, NM; 2 sons: John, Phoenix, AZ; George, Bosque Farms, NM. Burial: 26 Jul 1980; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 30 Jul 1980, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

PERKINS, Guy Freeman b. 30 Jun 1890; 9 Jun 1892, marriage license. d. 15 Jun 1949, VA Hospital, Amarillo, TX; long-time resident of Clayton, NM. Veteran: WW I; TX Pfc. 341 Bakery Co O MC. wife: Billie BUSHNELL CLARK; md. 25 Mar 1929, Union Co., NM; md. 22 Nov 1941, Union Co., NM; md. 10 Jul 1942, Union Co., NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; marriage record; Union County Leader, 8 Jun 1949, Clayton, NM.

PERKINS, Jack Edward b. 11 May 1926, Scammon, KS; 1927, gravestone. d. 19 Jul 1941, Clayton, Union, NM; 1942, gravestone; 15 yr 2 mo 8 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 12 yr; fell from horse; brought to Clayton; d. at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Emma SPRING; oldest son of his parents. Parents: Guy F. PERKINS, b. Washington, IA and Billie Pearl BUSHNELL, b. Pittsburg, KS. Survived by parents; 2 sisters and 1 brother, all of the home. Burial: 22 Jul 1941; informant: mother; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 23 and 30 Jul 1941, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PERKINS, James R. b. 28 Jan 1913 Hayden, NM. d. 13 Jul 2001; lifetime resident of Union County. Parents: Isaac PERKINS and Nannie Lee SHIELDS. Survived by: a daughter, Charlene IKARD of Kingfisher, OK; a son, James PERKINS of Clayton; four sisters, Jewell HEMPHILL of Clayton and Virginia BECKNER, Robena BECKNER and Kathrine McFARLAND, all of Downey, CA; five grandchildren. Burial: 17 Jul 2001; Hass Funeral Directors; Amarillo Globe News, 15 Jul 2001.

PERKINS, John Alvin b. 11 Dec 1937, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 18 Apr 1938, Clayton, Union, NM; 4 mo; d. at home of his grandmother, Mrs. John SPRING. Parents: Guy F. PERKINS, b. Washington, IA and Billy Pearl BUSHNELL, b. Pittsburg, KS. Burial: 13 Apr 1938; informant: father; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 14 Apr 1938, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PERKINS, Walter Dory b. 14 May 1892, Buffalo, MO. d. 20 Jan 1956, Las Vegas, San Miguel, NM; 63 yr 8 mo 6 da; moved to NM in 1938. Veteran: WW I; CO Cpl Provost Guard Co. Wife: Effie WOMACK; md. 13 Dec 1920, Campo, CO; 3 children: Mary Alice, John Lewis, George; 2 foster daughters: Delene and Ledene RILEY; nephew also lived with them: Preceded in death by parents, 2 sisters, 2 brothers. Survived by wife; 2 sons: John Lewis, Rolla, KS; George, Albuquerque, NM; 3 daughters: Mary Alice HEPHNER, Gladstone, NM; Delene CHRISTIAN, Dumas, TX; Ledene (Mrs. Shirley George ) SAYRE, Kenton, OK; 5 sisters: Gwinnie DORTH, Fairplay, MO; Alta SEWARD, Chino, CA; Jewel SEWARD, Mira Loma, CA; Louie WOMACK, Yerington, NV; Edith REEVES, Ontario, CA. Burial: 23 Jan 1956; cemetery inscription; Winchester 5:169; Union County Leader, 25 Jan 1956, Clayton, NM.

PERRETT, Nellie Mae FOUCH b. 19 Jan 1929, Kim, CO. d. 5 Sep 1984, Clayton, Union, NM; at home; 55 yr 7 mo 16 da. Husband: Dudley Walton PERRETT; md. 17 Nov 1946, Raton, Colfax, NM. Parents: Charles Monroe FOUCH and Nellie Bly DRAPER. Survived by husband, Clayton, NM; daughter, Sherry COIT, Colorado Springs, CO; 2 sisters: Oreva KANGUN and Dorothy FIKANI, both of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Charles FOUCH, Albuquerque, NM and a grandson. Burial: 7 Sep 1984; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 12 Sep 1984, Clayton, NM.

PERRY, Thomas Edward Burdell b. & d. 8 Dec 1919, Clayton, Union, NM; stillborn; first child. Parents: Comodore Edward PERRY, b. Marshall, OK and Lula B. ADAMS, b. TX. Burial: 13 Dec 1919; informant: father; Kilburn Small Book 2; b. cert.; d. cert.

PERRYMAN, Mamie b. ca 1860, Talbotton, GA. d. 2 Nov 1924, Clayton, Union, NM; ca 64 yr. Parents: Dr. James L.D. PERRYMAN, b. Albany, GA and Gertrude MERCER. Burial: 3 Nov 1924; informant: Mrs. M.W. TIFT, Albany, GA; Kilburn Small Book 3; The Clayton News, 14 Nov 1924, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PERSCHBACHER, Annie Mae SMITH b. 30 May 1900, Chickasha, OK. d. 21 Nov 1976, Coon Memorial Hospital, Dalhart, TX; 76 yr 5 mo 21 da; came to Union County, NM in 1931 from Carnegie, OK. Husband: James H. PERSCHBACHER; md. 5 Sep 1916, Apache, OK; he d. 6 Jan 1959. Parents: John SMITH and Rose WILLIAMS. Survived by daughter, Jean SHIELDS, Clayton, NM; 2 sons: Kelly, Hayden, NM; J.A., Lovington, NM; sister, Rose COLEMAN, Kingman, OK; brother, Jim SMITH, Carnegie, OK. Burial: 23 Nov 1976; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 24 Nov 1976, Clayton, NM.

PERSCHBACHER, James Henry b. 6 Oct 1887, Wichita, KS. d. 6 Jan 1959, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; moved to Hayden, NM in 1931; he was younger of 2 sons. Wife: Annie May SMITH; md. Sep 1916, Carnegie, OK; had 3 children: daughter, Jean; 2 sons: Kelly and J.A. Parents: Adam PERSCHBACHER and Adelia YAGER. Preceded in death by parents and a brother, John. Survived by wife; daughter, Mrs. Donald SHIELDS, Clayton, NM; 2 sons in Hayden, NM. Burial: 8 Jan 1959; cemetery inscription; Winchester 6:59; Union County Leader, 14 Jan 1959, Clayton, NM.

PEtrO, Ida Maple b. 24 Nov 1884, Spealville, IN. d. 13 Jun 1972, Cimarron County Hospital, Boise City, Cimarron, OK; came to OK with her mother, 1908; homesteaded at Mexhoma; later came to Clayton, NM; to Boise City, OK 1923. Preceded in death by parents, sister, Estella WOOTEN, brothers: Walter, Everett and Marvin. Survived by sister, Iva RODARMEL, Plainsfield, IN; nephews: Fay PEtrO, Des Moines, NM; Vonde PEtrO, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; John RODARMEL and Sidney PEtrO, IN; nieces: Thema JONES, Pocahontas, AR and Maple Lee TASKER, Joplin, MO. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 28 Jun 1972, Clayton, NM.

PEtrO, Miranda E. b. 1850, Marietta, OH. d. 6 Dec 1928, Mexhoma, OK; 78 yr 3 mo 6 da; moved to IN in 1866. Husband: John PEtrO; md. 1873, IN; 6 children: Mrs. Arthur WOOTEN, Mexhoma, OK; Everett W., Boise City, OK; Marvin, Trafalgar, IN; Iva RODARMELL, Indianapolis, IN; Miss Maple PEtrO, Boise City, OK and W.S. PEtrO; d. 6 Dec 1919, at Mexhoma, OK. Burial: The Clayton News, 20 Dec 1928, Clayton, NM.

PEtrO, Walter S. b. 2 Aug 1879. d. 6 Dec 1918, Mexhoma, OK; influenza. Survived by mother, brother, 2 sisters, one of which is Mrs. Arthur WOOTEN, Clayton, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 14 Dec 1918, Clayton, NM.

PEtrOW, Dorothy FAUS b. 18 Apr 1911 d. reserved. Husband: Hubert A. PEtrOW; md. 26 Dec 1930, Union Co., NM. Burial: cemetery inscription.

PEtrOW, Herbert Arthur b. 13 Jan 1901. d. 9 Apr 1969, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; came to NM with his parents in 1910; homesteaded in Ione community. Wife: Dorothy J. FAUS; md. 26 Dec 1930, Union Co., NM. Survived by wife; son, Bruce, in the Armed Forces. Burial: 11 Apr 1969; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 16 Apr 1969, Clayton, NM.

PETTINGIL, Robert L. b. 27 Nov 1954 d. 5 Jul 1967. Burial: cremains; cemetery inscription.

PETTIS, Frederick b. 6 Nov 1894, MO. d. 15 Nov 1979, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 85 yr 9 da; resident of Union County, NM since 1910. Wife: Ollie Sevela NEWMAN; md. 23 Dec 1915, Union Co., NM. Parents: Frederick PETTIS and Martha BOWYER. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; daughter, Helen HUDSON, Las Cruces, NM; 2 sons: G.R. PETTIS and Stewart N. PETTIS, both of Amarillo, TX; 2 sisters: Pearl WILLIAMS, Minco, OK; Marie HALEY, Hot Springs, AR. Burial: 19 Nov 1979; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 21 Nov 1979, Clayton, NM.

PETTIS, Ollie Sevela NEWMAN b. 29 Oct, 1899, Minco, OK. d. 10 Oct 1980, High Plains Nursing Home, Amarillo, TX; 80 yr 11 mo 11 da. Husband: Frederick PETTIS, d. 15 Nov 1979. Parents: Alfred and Mahala NEWMAN. Survived by daughter, Helen HUDSON, Las Cruces, NM; 2 sons: George R. and Stewart, both of Amarillo, TX; sister, Thelma TINDELL, Spearman, TX; 2 brothers: Jim NEWMAN, Great Falls, MT; Riley NEWMAN, WA. Burial: 13 Oct 1980; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 15 Oct 1980, Clayton, NM.

PHELPS, Baby Girl b. 7 Apr 1951, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 8 Apr 1951, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 12 hr. Parents: E. Ray PHELPS and Eferinez BRININSTOOL. Burial: 9 Apr 1951; cemetery inscription; d. cert.; The Clayton News, 11 Apr 1951, Clayton, NM.

PILLOT Burial: cemetery inscription; wooden cross with surname only.

PILLOT, Emma S. Burial: cemetery inscription.

PILLOT, Henry Osborne b. 17 Jul 1883, Axtell, TX. d. 18 Jan 1953, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 70 yr 6 mo 1 da. Wife: Emma JASPER; md. 26 Jul 1919. Parents: J. PILLOT and Jeannette THOMPSON. Survived by wife; 4 daughters: Mrs. Lois PETERS, Lubbock, TX; Mrs. Faye FRENCH, Dalhart, TX; Mrs. Mary Jo BASS and Mrs. Velma BASS, both of Felt, OK. Burial: 20 Jan 1953; informant: wife; cemetery inscription; Winchester 5:83; The Clayton News, 21 Jan 1953; Union County Leader, 28 Jan 1953, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PHIPPS, Henry b. Tulsa, OK. d. 28 Nov 2000; graduated from Central High School of Tulsa in 1948 and served in the US Narine Corps; was employed by McDonald Douglass Aircraft in Tulsa; began ranching in 1971; moved to Clayton, NM in 1979. Wife: Elizabeth ROBERTS; md. 1949. Survuved by: his wife; three sons, Rick PHIPPS of Owasso, OK, Monte PHIPPS of Frankfort, Germany, and Mike PHIPPS of Clayton; a brother, John PHIPPS, Jr. of Tulsa; eight granchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Burial: Hass Funeral Directors; Amarillo Daily News, 1 Dec 2000.

PILIA, Lucille O. b. 13 Dec 1914. d. 15 Oct 1950. Burial: cemetery inscription.

PINARD, Delores Adelaide b. 28 Sep 1907. d. 22 Feb 1910; youngest daughter. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Saturnino PINARD. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton Citizen, 21 Jan 1910, Clayton, NM.

PINNEO, Margaret Louise VAN PELT b. 15 Jan 1919, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 24 Jul 1957, Belmont, CA; 38 yr. Husband: H. Don PINNEO. Parents: Fred Leslie VAN PELT and Nettie M. JONES. Survived by husband and daughter, Susan, Belmont, CA; mother, Clayton, NM; 2 brothers: Lee, Clayton, NM and Raymond, Las Cruces, NM. Burial: 29 Jul 1957; cemetery inscription; Winchester 6:19; Union County Leader, 31 Jul 1957, Clayton, NM.

PIPKIN, Baby Boy d. 21 Apr 1915. Parents: Samuel E. PIPKIN and Margurette F. JONES. Burial: The Clayton Citizen, 12 Aug 1921, Clayton, NM.

PIPKIN, Edith G. SUTTON b. 31 Jan 1896. d. 24 Mar 1945, Raton, Colfax, NM; lived in KS until 1933; moved to Sedan, NM. Husband: Earnest PIPKIN; md. 28 Jul 1915, Wichita, KS; had 4 children. Survived by husband; children: Everett, in the Service; Kenneth, Sedan, NM; Nadine (Mrs. A.L.) SHIELDS, Clayton, NM and Pernecia (Mrs. Omer) McKAY, Texline, TX; mother, Mrs. Ida SUTTON PAYNE, and brother, Clem SUTTON, Wichita, KS; sister, Flora WERTZ, Battle Creek, MI. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 5 Apr 1945, Clayton, NM.

PIPKIN, Elmer b. 5 May 1921. d. 29 Jul 1921. Parents: Samuel E. PIPKIN and Margurette F. JONES. Survived by parents and 2 small sisters: Evan and Louise; an uncle, C.E. PIPKIN, Sedan, NM; an aunt, Mrs. Harvey THOMPSON, Clayton, NM and grandparents in KS. Burial: grave shared with twin brother, Elmo; Kilburn Small Book 3; The Clayton Citizen, 12 Aug 1921, Clayton, NM.

PIPKIN, Elmo b. 5 May 1921, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 13 Jun 1921, Clayton, Union, NM; 1 mo 8 da. Parents: Samuel E. PIPKIN, b. Cheney, KS and Margurette F. JONES, b. OK. Burial: 13 Jun 1921; grave shared with twin brother, Elmer; Kilburn Small Book 3; The Clayton Citizen, 12 Aug 1921, Clayton, NM. d. cert.

PIPKIN, Earnest Everett b. 21 Feb 1896, Cheney, KS; 1895, gravestone. d. 24 Dec 1956, Union Co., NM; 4 mi. N of Folsom; 61 yr 10 mo 8 da; heart attack. Wife 1): Edith Genize SUTTON; md. 28 Jul 1915, Wichita, KS; she d. 24 Mar 1945; 4 children. Wife 2): Lula KIRKPAtrICK of Indianapolis, IN; md. 31 Mar 1949. Parents: J.R. and Molly PIPKIN. Survived by wife; 2 sons: Evert LeRoy, Coeur D' Alene, ID and Kenneth Alvin, Sheridan, WY; 2 daughters: Nadeen Virginia (Mrs. A.L.) SHIELDS, Clayton, NM and Pernecia May (Mrs. Homer) McKAY, Sedan, NM; brother-in-law, Harvey THOMPSON, Phoenix, AZ; 2 brothers: Sam, Wichita, KS and Con, Hutchinson, KS; 2 step-sons: Dean KIRKPAtrICK, Phoenix, AZ and Tom KIRKPAtrICK, Brownsburg, IN. Burial: 28 Dec 1956; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 2 Jan 1957, Clayton, NM.

PITMAN, Earl Clyde b. 26 Jun 1921, Mexhoma, OK. d. 11 Nov 1969, Clayton, Union, NM; resident of Keyes, OK at time of death. Veteran: WW II; NM SSgt 213 Base Unit AAF. Wife: Loretta PLUNKETT. Survived by wife; 3 daughters: Mrs. Earlene MAYFIELD; Mrs. Roberta SEAMAN; Kathryn PITMAN; son, Frank William PITMAN; mother and brother, Wheeless, OK. Burial: 13 Nov 1969; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 12 Nov 1969, Clayton, NM.

PITMAN, Earl Wayne b. 5 Aug 1950, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 4 Oct 1953, Clayton, Union, NM; 3 yr. Parents: Earl C. PITMAN and Mary Elizabeth HUBBOCK. Survived by parents; 2 sisters, Roberta and Earline. Burial: 6 Oct 1953; informant: father; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 7 Oct 1953, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PITMAN, Marie E. b. & d. 16 Nov 1948, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; stillborn. Parents: Earl C. PITMAN, b. Mexhoma, OK and Mary E. HUBBOCK, b. KS. Burial: 17 Nov 1948; informant: father; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:248.

PITMAN, William Joseph b. 6 Aug 1931 d. 5 Feb 1994

PITTS, Donald Truman b. 10 Feb 1929, Hugoton, KS. d. 11 Jul 1944, Hugoton, KS; 15 yr; tractor accident; spent most of his life at Amistad, NM; 2 yr in AR and returned to Clayton 3 weeks ago. Parents: Carl PITTS and Miss REESER. Survived by parents; 5 sisters: Mrs. Clyde (Mildred) SMITH, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Addison (Kathy) CAMMACK, Nara Visa, NM; Mrs. Darrell (Magene) DRAKE, Wichita, KS; Sue and Bunny Jo; 2 brothers: Karl, Jr. (Juanita), Los Angeles, CA; Dick; grandfather, Dick REESER, Stillwell, OK. Burial: 13 Jul 1944; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 13 Jul 1944, Clayton, NM; Winchester 4:110.

PLUNKETT, Arthur L. b. 19 Jan 1917, Griggs, OK. d. 2 Dec 1970, Clayton, Union, NM; 53 yr; resident of Union Co., NM for 36 yr; moved to Clayton 4 yr ago. Wife: Juanita GOODYEAR. Survived by wife; children: Arthur, Jr., Cynthia, Yvonne and Delinda, of the home; 3 other daughters: Vernadell STONEMAN, Roswell, NM; Wanda NORDMAN and Loretta BALENSEIFEN, Casper, WY; mother, Mrs. L.J. LENTZ, Narco, CA; 5 brothers: Hugh, Pine Top, AZ; Jim, Anchorage, AK; Ervin, China Lake, CA; John and Dick, Riverside, CA; 4 sisters: Mrs. Eunice FLOWER, Delta, CA; Mrs. Ruth GLADNEY, Phoenix, AZ; Mrs. Edna LINDSEY and Mrs. Geneva ROLLINS, Riverside, CA. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 9 Dec 1970, Clayton, NM.

PLUNKETT, B.E. b. 1835, NC. d. 17 Aug 1912, Corrumpa, Union, NM; reared in MO. Wife: Tabitha Jane JORDAN; md. in MS. survived by wife; 5 children: Willie B. PLUNKETT; J.W. PLUNKETT; Mrs. Sallie DODD; Mrs. W.C. HUGHES and Mrs. M.A. O'DELL. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton Citizen, 23 Aug 1912, Clayton, NM.

PLUNKETT, Dora b. 1878. d. 9 Nov 1967, Miles City, MT; came to Clayton, NM in 1932; moved to MT in 1945. Preceded in death by husband, Willis, and son, Ben. Survived by son, Wade, Miles City, MT. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 15 Nov 1967, Clayton, NM.

PLUNKETT, J.W. b. 1867. d. 1916. Parents: B.E. PLUNKETT and Tabitha Jane JORDAN. Burial: cemetery inscription.

PLUNKETT, Juanita A. b. 1921 d. reserved. Burial: cemetery inscription.

PLUNKETT, Tabitha Jane JORDAN b. 30 Aug 1840, Yazoo, MS. d. 12 Dec 1913, Clayton, Union, NM; 73 yr; moved to TX in 1877; then to ranch near Clayton, NM in 1906. Husband: Benjamin E. PLUNKETT; md. at age 18 yr; had 2 sons and 5 daughters; the oldest and youngest are deceased. Survived by 2 sons: J.W. PLUNKETT, Magdalena, NM and W.B. PLUNKETT, Moses, NM; 3 daughters: Mrs. Sallie DODD, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Nora HUGHES, and Mrs. AMMONS, Odell, TX. Burial: 13 Dec 1913; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 13 Dec 1913 and 31 Jan 1914, Clayton, NM.

PLUNKETT, Willis B. b. 4 Mar 1865, Yazoo, City, MS. d. 30 Mar 1932, Union, Co., NM; 67 yr 26 da; lived in Union Co., NM for more than 30 yr. Wife: Dora B. JAMES, sister of Light and John JAMES of Clayton, NM; md. 20 Dec 1899. Parents: Benjamin E. PLUNKETT and Tabitha JORDAN. Survived by wife; 2 sons: Ben and Wade J.; 2 sisters: Mrs. Carl (Nora) HUGHES and Mrs. Sallie DODD, both in ID. Burial: 1 Apr 1932; informant: Wade PLUNKETT, Moses, NM; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 30 Mar 1932 and 13 Apr 1932; Union County Leader, 31 Mar 1932, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

POGUE, Hugh Lafayette b. 30 Jan 1903, Wanda, MO. d. 4 Nov 1973, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 70 yr; resided in state of NM for 50 yr; rancher and postal clerk. Parents: W.I. POGUE and Naomi E. BROWN. Burial: 6 Nov 1973; informant: Roy POGUE; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Book; Union County Leader, 7 Nov 1973, Clayton, NM; notice re: settlement of estate to Mary MARTIN, Warren C. POGUE, Lloyd HARTMAN, George HARTMAN, Wilma H. BEEBE, L.P. ORR, Harvey W. POGUE, Bessie HARRIS, Raymond E. POGUE, Vivian POGUE, Lenola Temple WHITAKER, Dayle BAYLOR, Jeanne NEWLON, Donna J. NOE, Michael K. KONKEL, Winnifred LAWRENCE, Robert Glenn TEMPLE, James Wayne DALEY, Carol Temple ZAMORA, Larry Wayne TEMPLE and Wanda Temple GATES, heirs; Union County Leader, 25 Jun 1986, Clayton, NM.

POGUE, Ira Lawrence b. 29 Mar 1918, Sedan, Union, NM. d. 22 Feb 1974, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 55 yr 10 mo 23 da; resident of Union Co., NM for entire life; divorced. Parents: William Firmen POGUE, b. MO and Maude CAMPBELL. Survived by parents, Sedan, NM; 2 brothers: Warren C., San Diego, CA and Leonard B., Texline, TX; sister, Mrs. Earnest C. MARTIN, La Junta, CO. Burial: 25 Feb 1974; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Book; Union County Leader, 27 Feb 1974, Clayton,NM.

POGUE, Leonard Borden b. 12 May 1926, Sedan, Union, NM. d. 10 Oct 1986, VA Hospital, Amarillo, TX. 60 yr 4 mo 28 da. Veteran: WW II. Wife: Agnes CRAINE; md. 1952; divorced. Parents: William Firmen POGUE and Maude Elizabeth CAMPBELL. Preceded in death by parents, brother, Lawrence, and granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth. Survived by 6 daughters: Ruby SANCHEZ, Raton, NM; Gail HERRERA, Texline, TX; Doris URLACHER, Raton, NM; Evelyn MARTINEZ, Amarillo, TX; Donna CRUZ, Clovis, NM and Brenda TRUJILLO, Clayton, NM; 2 sons: Wayne, Texline, TX and Brian, Cimarron, NM; brother, Warren, San Diego, CA; sister, Mary MARTIN, La Junta, CO. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 15 Oct 1986, Clayton, NM.

POGUE, Maude Elizabeth CAMPBELL b. 2 Sep 1891, Stella, MO. d. 4 Apr 1974, Sedan, Union, NM; at home. 82 yr resided in state of NM for 60 yr. Husband: William Firman POGUE; md. 17 Jan 1917, Dalhart, TX. Parents: Marshall CAMPBELL and Martha GROSSETT. Survived by husband; 2 sons: Warren, San Diego, CA and Leonard B., Texline, TX; daughter, Mary MARTIN, La Junta, CO; brother, Dotson CAMPBELL, Ada, OK and sister, Sara, Muleshoe, MO. Burial: 6 Apr 1974; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Book; Union County Leader, 10 Apr 1974, Clayton, NM.

POGUE, Naomi Ella BROWN b. 25 Sep 1873, near Mt. Zion Church, Newton Co., MO. d. 15 Nov 1930, Clayton, Union, NM; 57 yr 1 mo 20 da; spent early years at Wanda, MO; came to Sedan, NM in Aug 1914. Husband: William Ira POGUE; md. 27 Feb 1900, Neosho, MO. Parents: Harbin W. BROWN and Louise B. SMALLIN. Was the eldest daughter of her parents. 5 children: Harvey Wilburn and Mrs. Bessie HARRIS, both of Sedan, NM; Hugh L., Raymond Ellis and Roy Earl, all of Clayton, NM. she also mothered 5 children of Mrs. Mary LUCAS POGUE, her husband's first wife; Mrs. Opal HARTMAN, Couer d'Alene, ID; Mrs. Ola TEMPLE and W. Firmen POGUE, Sedan, NM; Ira C. POGUE, Colchester, IL and Mrs. Mary ORR, Chandler, OK. Also survived by brother, E.T. BROWN, and sister, Miss Berne BROWN, both of Livingston, MT. Burial: 17 Nov 1930; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 4; The Clayton News and Union County Leader, 20 Nov 1930, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

POGUE, Roy Earl b. 19 Jan 1911, Neosho, MO. d. 28 Feb 1985, St. Anthony's Hospital, Amarillo, TX; 74 yr 1 mo 9 da. Wife: Vivian BAIRD; md. 13 Feb 1934, Roswell, Chaves, NM. Parents: William Ira POGUE and Naomi Ella BROWN. Preceded in death by 3 sisters: Ola TEMPLE, Mary ORR and Opal HARTMAN; 3 brothers: Ira, Hugh, and Firman. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; 2 daughters: Kay LOOKINGBILL and Sue POGUE, both of Clayton, NM; 2 brothers: Harvey, Clayton, NM and Ray, Phoenix, AZ; sister, Bess HARRIS, Big Spring, TX. Burial: Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 6 Mar 1985, Clayton, NM.

POGUE, William Firmen b. 22 Mar 1896, Wanda, MO. d. 7 Dec 1978, La Junta, CO; 82 yr 8 mo 15 da. Wife: Maude Elizabeth CAMPBELL, deceased. Parents: William Ira POGUE and Mary LUCAS. Preceded in death by wife; son, Lawrence; 3 sisters: Opal MARTIN, Mary ORR and Ola TEMPLE; 2 brothers: Ira POGUE and Hugh POGUE. Survived by 2 sons: Warren POGUE, San Diego, CA and Leonard POGUE, Texline, TX; daughter, Mary MARTIN, La Junta, CO; 3 brothers: Roy POGUE and Harvey POGUE, Clayton, NM; Rey POGUE, Denver, CO; sister, Bess HARRIS, Big Springs, TX. Burial: 12 Dec 1978; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 13 Dec 1978, Clayton, NM.

POGUE, William Ira b. 16 Feb 1867, Hazel Green, Newton, MO. d. 1 Oct 1947, Clayton, Union, NM; 80 yr 7 mo 15 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 34 yr. Wife 1): Mary O. LUCAS of Newtonia, MO; md. 1888; she d. 1898; 5 children: Mrs. Opal HARTMAN, Spokane, WA; Mrs. Ola TEMPLE, Sedan, NM; Ira C., Colchester, IL; Firman, Sedan, NM and Mrs. Andrew (Mary) ORR, Chandler, OK. Wife 2): Nannie E. BROWN; md. Feb 1900, Neosho, MO; she d. 15 Nov 1930; 5 children: Harvey, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Austin (Bessie) HARRIS, Big Springs, TX; Raymond, Denver, CO; Hugh and Roy, Clayton, NM. Parents: Ira POGUE and Sarah Elizabeth ELLIS, b. MO. Burial: 3 Oct 1947; informant: Hugh POGUE, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 8 Oct 1947; Union County Leader, 9 Oct 1947, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

POLING, Baby Boy b. & d. 14 Feb 1942, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; stillborn. Parents: J.M. POLING, Jr., b. Amarillo, TX and Wendla ROBINETT, b. Clapham, Union, NM. Burial: 14 Feb 1942; informant: father; Winchester 4:26; The Clayton News, 18 Feb 1942, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

POLING, George Allen b. 18 Jul 1919, Amarillo, TX. d. 12 Dec 1980, Coon Memorial Hospital, Dalhart, TX; 61 yr 4 mo 24 da. Wife: Marguerite CARTER; md. 13 Oct 1940, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: John M. POLING and Laura Lee JAMESON. Survived by wife, Clapham, NM; son, Buster (Kay) POLING, Clayton, NM; 2 daughters: Peggy KIMSEY, Lexington, KY; Judo Jo (Van) ROBERTSON, Nara Visa, NM; mother, Amarillo, TX; sister, Mary Grace LONGANECKER, Amarillo, TX; brother, Walton POLING, Fritch, TX; 3 grandchildren. Burial: 15 Dec 1980; Union County Leader, 17 Dec 1980, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

POLK, Alice Ashba RANKIN b. 29 Dec 1875, Denton Co., TX. d. 12 Sep 1955, Mayfield Rest Home, Clayton, Union, NM; 79 yr 8 mo 14 da; came to NM in 1917. Husband: Joseph Fletcher POLK; md. 4 Nov 1893, Gavin Co., OK; Indian Territory; he d. 1915, Jackson Co., OK. Survived by 2 sons: Lee Roy, Clayton, NM and Leslie Adoe, Logan, NM; 2 daughters: Mrs. Fred LAMB, Clayton, NM and Mrs. Ben DALLAS, Maxwell, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 14 Sep 1955, Clayton, NM.

POLK, Lee Roy b. 6 Jun 1897 d. 27 Sep 1974 77 yr 3 mo 21 da. Wife: Lola Audra BOYETT. Parents: Joseph Fletcher POLK and Alice RANKIN. Burial: 30 Sep 1974; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Book.

POLK, Lola Audra BOYETT b. 5 Jul 1904, Coralee, Harmon, OK; 5 Jul 1905, marriage license. d. 14 Feb 1990, Pikes Peak Manor, Colorado Springs, CO; life-long resident of Union Co., NM. Husband: Lee Roy POLK; md. 19 Dec 1923, Union Co., NM; he d. 27 Sep 1974. Preceded in death by husband; two brothers: Fred and Hartwell BOYETT, and by a sister, Leona STARK. Survived by 2 sons: Leroy, Clayton, NM and Bill, Colorado Springs, CO; 3 daughters: Colleen BARNHART, Sedan, NM; Mildred SISK, Pismo Beach, CA; and Norma BENNETT, Colorado Springs, CO. Burial: 17 Feb 1990; cemetery inscription; marriage record; Union County Leader, 21 Feb 1990, Clayton, NM.

POLSON, Charles Godfrey b. 13 Jul 1877 d. 26 Jan 1916. Wife: Mary Ellen PITTMAN. Burial: cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 1.

POLSON, Charles Lynn b. 20 Apr 1906, Linn Creek, MO. d. 13 Feb 1984, Trigg Memorial Hospital, Tucumcari, Quay, NM; 77 yr 9 mo 23 da. Wife: Helen MORRIS; she d. 1965. Parents: Charles Godfrey POLSON and Mary Ellen PITTMAN. Survived by 2 sons: Charles POLSON, Artesia, NM and Melvin POLSON, Amarillo, TX; daughter, Gloria POLSON, Sacramento, CA; sister, Eden BROWN, Clayton, NM and 5 grandchildren. Burial: 16 Feb 1984; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 15 Feb 1984, Clayton, NM.

POLSON, Helen O. b. 29 Apr 1909, OK. d. 3 Jan 1965, Amarillo, TX; 55 yr. Husband: Charles Lynn POLSON. Survived by husband, 2 sons: Charles, Jr., Clayton, NM and Melvin, Amarillo, TX; daughter, Gloria, of the home. Burial: 5 Jan 1965; cemetery inscription; Winchester 7:57; Union County Leader, 6 Jan 1965, Clayton, NM.

POOLE, Louise Anna MANGELSDORF b. 15 Jul 1892, Atchison, KS. d. 30 Jun 1985, Clayton, Union, NM; 92 yr 11 mo 75 da. Husband: Milton Jordan POOLE; md. 25 Jan 1928, NM; he d. 7 Mar 1978. Parents: Carl Henry MANGELSDORF and Carrie HELD. Preceded in death by 2 brothers: Carl and Will, and a sister, Mary. Survived by 2 brothers: Henry and Walter, both of Clayton, NM; sister, Emma BARTLETT, Cochati Lake, NM. Burial: Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 3 Jul 1985; Know Your Neighbor, Union County Leader, 21 Jul 1982, Clayton, NM.

POOLE, Mary E. DOBSON b. 28 Jan 1861, Shellyville, IL. d. 6 Sep 1935, Clayton, Union, NM; 74 yr 7 mo 9 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 25 yr. Husband: R.J. POOLE; md. 14 Feb 1915, Union Co., NM; he is deceased. Parents: Robert DOBSON, b. England and Frances WRIGHT, b. England. Survived by 2 sisters: Mrs. Frank HEATON, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Charley ROGERS, Moberly, MO. Burial: 7 Sep 1935; informant: Mrs. Frank HEATON, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 28 Aug 1935, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

POOLE, Milton Jordan b. 23 Sep 1893, Bertram, TX. d. 7 Mar 1978, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 84 yr 5 mo 14 da; moved to Clayton, NM in 1963 from Thomas, NM community where he had lived since 1908. Wife: Louise MANGELSDORF; md. 25 Jan 1928. Parents: Robert Jordan POOLE and Nancy Cora BUCKNER. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM. Burial: cemetery€inscription; Union County Leader, 8 Mar 1978, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

POPE, Clarence Arthur b. 18 Jan 1893, Tylertown, MS. d. 19 Feb 1967, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 74 yr; came from Dallas, TX in 1917; station agent in Trinidad, CO; moved to Mt. Dora, NM in 1921; then to Clayton in 1933. Wife: Willie Paralee Parents: Samp POPE and Miss WILLOUGHBY. Survived by wife; daughter, Mrs. Freddie (Billie Virginia) ZINCK, Clayton, NM; 3 brothers: Collins, Covington, LA; John, Tylertown, MS; S.F., Fort Collins, CO; 4 sisters: Mrs. Lucy WATERS, Atmore, AL; Mrs. Emma FORTENBERRY and Mrs. Lizzie PITTS, Tylertown, MS; Mrs. Eunice KENNEDY, Sandy Hook, MS; granddaughter, Cherie Leigh ZINCK; grandson, Craig Arthur ZINCK. Burial: 21 Feb 1967; cemetery inscription; Winchester 7:131; Union County Leader, 22 Feb 1967, Clayton, NM.

POPE, Willie Paralee b. 1892 d. 14 Dec 1968, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM. Husband: Clarence POPE, preceded her in death. Survived by daughter, Billie Virginia ZINCK; granddaughter, Cherie Leigh ZINCK; grandson, Craig Arthur ZINCK, all of Clayton, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 18 Dec 1968, Clayton, NM.

PORTER, Baby b. 4 Dec 1924 d. 17 Dec 1924. Parents: John Charles PORTER and Rhoda NEFF. Mrs. E.C. PORTER pd for plot on 2 Jul 1925. Burial: cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book.

PORTER, Cortha Edna WILT b. 10 May 1900, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 4 Sep 1944, Clayton, Union, NM; 44 yr 3 mo 24 da. Husband: Quincy PORTER; md. 31 Aug 1916, Union Co., NM. Parents: A.E. WILT, b. KS and Sarah Anne SUMMERFIELD, b. WV. Survived by husband; daughter, Cortha Jane PARKHILL; son, Lt. Norton O.; brother, Ralph D., Oklahoma City, OK; 2 sisters: Mrs. J.C. (Fannie) SMITH and Mrs. Clyde COONS, Clayton, NM. Burial: 7 Sep 1944; informant: husband; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 6 Sep 1944; Union County Leader, 7 Sep 1944, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PORTER, Elisa COIGNY b. 2 Feb 1858, Greenville, IL. d. 9 Sep 1939, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 81 yr 7 mo 7 da lived in Union Co., NM for 53 yr. Husband: Washington C. PORTER; md. 1890; he d. 1915; had 4 children; son, John Charles, d. 1925. Parents: Charles COIGNY, b. France and Henriette MAJJOINER, b. France. Survived by 3 children : Fred C., Fritch, TX; Mrs. Alice BLAKE, Clayton, NM and Mrs. Mary RIGGS, Richland, OR. Burial: 12 Sep 1939; informant: Alice BLAKE, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 3:249; Union County Leader, 14 Sep 1939; The Clayton News, 13 Sep 1939, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PORTER, John Charles b. 23 Apr 1902, Clayton, Union, NM; 23 Apr 1899 marriage license. d. 26 Feb 1925, William Beaumont Hospital, Ft. Bliss, TX; 22 yr 10 mo 4 da; was at Ft. Bliss with the 111th Cavalry Unit of Clayton, NM; Pvt U.S. Army. Wife: Rhoda NEFF; md. 25 Aug 1923, Union Co., NM. Parents: Washington C. PORTER and Elisa COIGNY. Survived by mother, 2 sisters: Mrs. Glenn BLAKE, Clayton, NM and Mrs. Clarence RIGGS, Pueblo, CO; brother, Fred C. PORTER, Pueblo, CO. Burial: 1 Mar 1925; cemetery inscription; Winchester 1:89; marriage record; The Clayton Citizen, 27 Feb 1925; The Clayton News, 27 Feb 1925, Clayton, NM.

PORTER, Quincy Albert b. 30 Nov 1885, IN. d. 21 Mar 1945, Clayton, Union, NM; 59 yr 3 mo 21 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 35 yr. Wife: Cortha Edna WILT; md. 30 Aug 1916, Clayton, Union, NM; she d. 4 Sep 1944; had 2 children: Morton Quincy and Cortha Jane. Parents: Albert Morton PORTER, b. Clymer, IN and Ida Cinora PAUL, b. IN. Survived by son, Morton Quincy; daughter, Mrs. R.E. (Cortha Jane) PARKHILL; brother, Warren P. PORTER, Denver, CO. Burial: informant: Warren PORTER, Denver, CO; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 21 and 28 Mar 1945, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PORTER, W.C. b. 17 Nov 1923, Grenville, Union, NM. d. 5 Dec 1923, Union Co., NM; at home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank NEFF; near Mt. Dora; 18 da. Parents: John Charles PORTER, b. Clayton, NM and Rhoda NEFF, b. OK. Burial: 7 Dec 1923; informant: father; cemetery inscription; Winchester 1:40; The Swastika, 21 Dec 1923, Des Moines, NM; d. cert.

PORTER, Washington C. b. 22 Feb 1842, Winona, MS. d. 13 Mar 1915; 74 yr; one of earliest residents of Union Co., NM; he came 38 yr ago. Veteran: Confederate Army; enlisted at age 19; served 4 yr 10 da. Wife: Elisa COIGNY. Survived by wife, 4 children and a little grandson; the oldest son is Fred, who was in the gold fields in Nevada when his father died; his son-in-law is Glen BLAKE. Burial: 14 Mar 1915; cemetery inscription; The Clayton Citizen, 19 and 26 Mar 1915, Clayton, NM.

PORTERFIELD, Elizabeth Ann BURNETT b. 1881 d. 1964. Husband: Steve Arthur PORTERFIELD; md. 23 Nov 1902, Dublin, TX; he d. 4 Sep 1954. Burial: cemetery inscription.

PORTERFIELD, Steve Arthur b. 11 Apr 1884, Little Rock, AR. d. 4 Sep 1954, Clayton, Union, NM; 70 yr. Wife: Elizabeth Ann BURNETT; md. 23 Nov 1902, Dublin, TX. Parents: James C. PORTERFIELD and Frances BETTIS. Survived by wife; 5 sons: Audrey, J.C., Coy, Ransford, and Cecil; 2 daughters: Mrs. Winona FLEMING and Mrs. Irene CRANE; 2 brothers: Joe and Fred; 5 sisters: Mrs. Annie WHITFIELD, Mrs. Guy PARRACK, Mrs. S.D. HAMM, Mrs. Ed GILBREATH, and Mrs. E. WHISENANT; an aunt, Mollie BETTIS, Clayton, NM. Burial: 6 Sep 1954; informant: Cecil B. PORTERFIELD; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 8 Sep 1954, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PORTILLOS, Beranica b. 13 Feb 1934, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 28 Nov 1934, Clayton, Union, NM; 9 mo 5 da. Parents: Carlos PORTILLOS, b. Pasamonte, Union, NM and Eduarda MIRANDA. Burial: 29 Nov 1934; informant: father; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; d. cert.

PORTILLOS, Casimira M. MIRANDA b. 4 Apr 1900 d. 5 Aug 1969, Colorado Springs, CO; 69 yr; former resident of Clayton, NM. Husband: Emilio PORTILLOS. Burial: 9 Aug 1969; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 13 Aug 1969, Clayton, NM.

PORTILLOS, Emilio b. 15 May 1891 d. 6 Feb 1958; 1956, gravestone; 67 yr. Wife: Casimira MIRANDA. Parents: Pedro PORTILLOS and Higinia GONZALES. Burial: 10 Feb 1958; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

PORTILLOS, Emilio, Jr. b. 2 Jan 1926, Union Co., NM; 1927, gravestone. d. 15 Nov 1957, Denver, CO; 1958, gravestone. Parents: Emilio PORTILLOS and Casimira MIRANDA. Survived by parents, 4 sisters: Annie and Mrs. Walter BLANTZ, Jr., Clayton, NM; Juanita PORTILLOS, Colorado Springs, CO and Mrs. Bill DESJARDINS, New Bedford, MA; 2 brothers: Daniel, Pueblo, CO and Albert, Clayton, NM. Burial: 19 Nov 1957; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 27 Nov 1957, Clayton, NM.

PORTILLOS, Maclobia b. 1 Aug 1921, Beenham, Union, NM. d. 21 Jul 1922, Beenham, Union, NM; 11 mo 21 da. Parents: Emilio PORTILLOS, b. Beenham, Union, NM and Casimira MIRANDA, b. Gallegos, Harding, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; d.cert.

PORTILLOS, Solomon b. 12 Mar 1931, Boise City, OK. d. 8 Dec 1934, Clayton, Union, NM. 3 yr 8 mo 26 da lived in Union Co., NM for 5 mo. Parents: Carlos PORTILLOS, b. Pasamonte, Union, NM and Eduarda MIRANDA, b. Miera, Union, NM. Burial: 9 Dec 1934; informant: father; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 13 Dec 1934, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

POTTER, Cordelia Peace EDDY b. 22 Jan 1865, San Antonio, Kendall, TX; 1864, gravestone and newspaper. d. 20 Jun 1948, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 83 yr 4 mo 29 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 54 yr; spent most of childhood in Louisville, KY where her father was a medical student; in 1888 lived at Ft. Sumner, NM; moved to Clayton, NM in 1894. Husband: Jack Myers POTTER, age 83 yr; md. 11 Nov 1884, near San Antonio, TX; had 4 children: Robert E., Los Lunas, NM; Carl Howard, Cortez, CO; Mrs. Gertrude LENHART and Mrs. Ethel M. WADE, Clayton, NM. Parents: Dr. Lynch T. EDDY, b. KY and Sarah F. GILES, b. TN. Survived by husband, children, and brother, Roy EDDY, Whittier, CA. Burial: 22 Jun 1948; informant: husband; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:235; Union County Leader, 19 Apr 1934; Union County Leader, and The Clayton News, 23 Jun 1948, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

POTTER, Fannie CONDE b. 11 May 1879, Agua Caliente, Mexico. d. 15 Aug 1936, Clayton, Union, NM; 57 yr 3 mo 2 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 30 yr. Husband: James A. POTTER, deceased. Parents: Jose Garcia CONDE, b. Spain and Boca NEGRA, b. Mexico. Survived by daughter, Susie POTTER; sister, AZ and 2 brothers, Mexico. Burial: 17 Aug 1936; informant: Susanna POTTER, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 5; Union County Leader, 20 Aug 1936, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

POTTER, Jack Myers, Col. b. 11 Dec 1864, Prairie Lea, TX. d. 21 Nov 1950, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 85 yr 11 mo 10 da; he was one of 15 children: childhood spent in Kendall Co., TX; at age 16 was hired as a cowhand; 1884, established residence near Ft. Sumner, NM where he was in charge of the New England Livestock Company; in 1886, to Cimarron Valley; 1904, to Clayton, NM. Wife: Cordelia EDDY; md. 11 Nov 1884, Louisville, KY: she is deceased. Parents: Rev. Andrew Jackson POTTER and Emily GUINN. Survived by 4 children: Robert, Los Lunas, NM; Carl, Cortez, CO; Mrs. John LENHART, Capulin, NM and Mrs. Ethel WADE, Clayton, NM; 2 brothers and 1 sister. Burial: 24 Nov 1950; informant: Mrs. Ethel WADE, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 5:15; Union County Leader, and The Clayton News, 29 Nov 1950, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

POTTER, Mary Louise BINGHAM b. 5 Sep 1901, Decatur, IL. d. 13 Oct 1936, Clayton, Union, NM; 35 yr 1 mo 8 da. Husband: Harrison B. POTTER, editor of Union County Leader. Father: Mr. BINGHAM. Burial: 15 Oct 1936; informant: husband; Winchester 3:121; Union County Leader, 15 Oct 1936, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

POWELL, Baby Girl b. & d. 2 Jun 1949, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Dick POWELL, 20 yr. b. Dumas, TX and Betty Louise BARROW, 21 yr. b. Dumas, TX; one other child was stillborn. Burial: 3 Jun 1949; Winchester 4:274; d. cert.

POWELL, James William b. 18 Jan 1868, Winchester, KY. d. 19 Oct 1935, Sedan, Union, NM; 67 yr 9 mo 1 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 9 yr. Wife: Lillie FRANKLIN; md. 4 Feb 1900;13 children: 7 boys and 6 girls; one daughter, Edna Pearl BRADFORD, d. ca 6 yr ago. Parents: William H. POWELL, b. Clark Co., KY and Mary E. BROCK, b. KY. Survived by wife, children: Edith RUTHERFORD, Kansas City, MO; Bess EZELLE, Columbia, MS; Harris, Boise City, OK; Alfred, Tucumcari, NM; Billie, at home; Vernon, Cody, WY; Fred, Ft. Bliss, TX; Neville, Velma Louise, Lillie Merle, Rose Marie, and J.W., Jr., at home. Burial: 21 Oct 1935; cemetery inscription; Winchester 3:74; The Clayton News, 23 Oct 1935, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

POWELL, Lillie Viola FRANKLIN b. 1882 d. 13 Dec 1968, Irving, TX; she and her husband moved to Mansker community in Union Co., NM in 1925; 1941, moved to TX. Husband: James William POWELL. Survived by 5 daughters: Edith ENGLEHARDT, Seattle, WA; Beth EZELLE, Sanderson, TX; Velma DAVIS, Chula Vista, CA; Marie McDONALD, Lake Jackson, TX and Lillie Merle POWELL, Irving, TX; 7 sons: Harris, Protection, KS; Bill and Fred, Albuquerque, NM; Vernon, Dallas, TX; Neville, Amarillo, TX; Alfred, Seattle, WA and Jay, Irwing, TX. Burial: 16 Dec 1968; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 18 Dec 1968, Clayton, NM.

POWELL, Sherman B. b. 6 Dec 1867 d. 22 Mar 1919, Clayton, Union, NM; at his home; 52 yr. Wife 1): Hattie BELL MOOTZ; md. 24 Feb 1916, Union Co., NM. Wife 2): Mrs. Martha MYERS; md. 4 Jul 1918; has a son, Glen S. POWELL, by first marriage; he is in the Army of Occupation in France. Burial: cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 2; The Clayton News, 29 Mar 1919, Clayton, NM.

POWNALL, Isaac N. b. Feb 1865, Fulton Co., IN. d. 19 Mar 1921, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 66 yr 1 mo; single. Father: Thomas POWNALL. Burial: 21 Mar 1921; informant: Irvin KLINE, Abilene, TX; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 3; d. cert.; notice of final settlement of estate on 6 Mar 1928 sent to Minerva REED, Stella HEDDENS, John YENNA, Harley YENNA, Flora A. COLE, Pearl WILSON, Omer KLINE, and Irvin KLINE; The Clayton News, 12 Jan 1928, Clayton, NM.

PRICE, Baby Boy d. 30 May 1918. Parents: J.D. PRICE and Carrie Evlon WATSON. Burial: cemetery inscription; disinterred, 26 May 1943; Winchester 4:78

PRICE, Carrie Evlon WATSON b. 15 Oct 1892, Lampasas, TX. d. 12 Feb 1943, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 50 yr 3 mo 28 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 26 yr. Husband: J.D. PRICE, age 53 yr; md. 8 Feb 1914; had 3 children; the first d. in infancy. Parents: J.N. WATSON, b. AL and Sarah Anne KING, b. MO. Survived by husband, 2 children: Imogene and Jim; 8 sisters and 3 brothers. Burial: 14 Feb 1943; informant: Imogene PRICE, Mt. Dora, NM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:62; The Clayton News, 17 Feb 1943; Union County Leader, 18 Feb 1943, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PRICE, Grace E. BRIDGE b. Mercer Co., MO. d. 15 Apr 1920, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 33 yr 6 mo 9 da. Husband: Allen PRICE. Parents: William BRIDGE, b. MO and Tuni CASS, b. MO. Survived by husband and several small children. Burial: 17 Apr 1920; informant: husband; The Clayton News, 17 Apr 1920, Clayton, NM; Kilburn Small Book 2; d. cert.

PRICE, Jack thought to be Jack, of Ft. Worth, TX. d. 27 Oct 1930, Clayton, Union, NM; ca 28 to 30 yr; wore wedding ring with initials W.L.W.; had just arrived hunting work. J.G. PRICE of Ft. Worth, TX thinks it is his brother, but he failed to answer telegram. Burial: 12 Nov 1930; The Clayton News, 30 Oct 1930, Clayton, NM.

PRICE, Joseph Dee b. 1 Sep 1889, Lampasas Co., TX. d. 2 Apr 1962, Amarillo, TX; 72 yr; heart attack; homesteaded in Union Co., NM in 1916, at Mt. Dora, NM where he lived until 4 yr ago. Wife 1): Carrie Evlon WATSON; md. 8 Feb 1914. Wife 2): Clara KIMBLE; md. 29 Nov 1945. Wife 3): Marie. Survived by wife; daughter, Imogene THOMAS, Wheeless, OK and son, Jim, Mt. Dora, NM. Burial: 5 Apr 1962; cemetery inscription; Winchester 6:164; Union County Leader, 4 Apr 1962, Clayton, NM.

PRICE, Leonore PERINE b. 24 Mar 1967, West Germany. d. 29 Jul 1987, Union Co., NM; 20 yr 4 mo 4 da; automobile accident. Husband: Cody PRICE; md. 26 Nov 1986, Walsenburg, CO. Parents: Henry Martin PERINE and Ericka Leonore BALLING. Survived by husband; parents, Barstow, CA; grandparents: Richard and Lydia BALLING, West Germany. Burial: 31 Jul 1987; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 5 Aug 1987, Clayton, NM.

PRICE, Minnie May LEY b. 26 Nov 1884, Hartsburg, IL. d. 17 Dec 1962, Clayton, Union, NM; came to Clayton, NM in Oct 1909 to keep house for 3 brothers who had homesteaded in the area. Husband: Samuel Albert PRICE; md. 22 Dec 1910, Missouri Valley, IA; 6 children; 5 living; daughter, Edith, d. 1952. Survived by husband; 5 children: Minnie, Aaron, Clark and Robert, all live in or near Clayton, NM; Molly Anna, Tucumcari, NM; brother, John T. LEY, Yakima, WA. Burial: 20 Dec 1962; cemetery inscription; Winchester 6:185; Union County Leader, 26 Dec 1962, Clayton, NM.

PRICE, Samuel Albert b. 16 Aug 1878, Boone, IA. d. 8 Apr 1964 Clayton, Union, NM; homesteaded in the Big Springs, NM area in 1908. Wife: Minnie May LEY; md. 22 Dec 1910; she d. 17 Dec 1962. Parents: Aaron PRICE and Miss WISECUP. Peceded in death by wife and daughter, Mrs. Edith MILLER, 2 Nov 1952. Survived by 2 daughters: Minnie, Clayton, NM; Molly Anna, Tucumcari, NM; 3 sons: Aaron, Clark and Robert, all of Seneca, NM; step-brother, Harrison CRAWFORD, Missouri Valley, IA; 2 step-sisters: Mrs. Helen DAY, Vasetz, OR; Lula CRAWFORD, Oral, SD. Burial: 11 Apr 1964; Cemetery, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 7:24; Union County Leader, 8 Apr 1964, Clayton, NM.

PRICE, Sammie Robert b. 5 Mar 1919, Union Co., NM. d. 2 May 1989, Clayton, Union, NM; 70 yr 1 mo 27 da; never married. Parents: Samuel Albert PRICE and Minnie May LEY. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Edith MILLER. Survived by 2 sisters: Minnie SHANNON, Clayton, NM; Molly HESS, Vale, OR; 2 brothers: Aaron, Clayton, NM; Clark, Muleshoe, TX. Burial: 5 May 1989; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 10 May 1989, Clayton, NM.

PRIEST, Edith Lois d. reserved. Burial: cemetery inscription.

PRIEST, Warren Leroy b. 27 Aug 1920 Anderson, IN. d. 27 Nov 1992 Union County General Hospital, Clayton, NM; 72 yrs; grew up in Anderson; graduated from high school, 1939; was attending school in Chicago when World War II began; moved to Clayton in August of 1946; until retirement in 1985 worked for the United States Weather Bureau, later known as NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmosphereic Administration. Veteran: US Navy; two and a half years in Africa and France; meterologist; served three and a half years. Wife: Edith Lois VAN DRUFF; md. 12 Jul 1947 in Clayton, Union Co., NM. Parents: Roy Ernest PRIEST and Mary Angeline WARREN. Survived by: his wife; two sons, Van of Tulsa, OK, and Bill of Greensboro, NC; and four grandchildren, Morgan, Jon, Michael and Vanessa; two brothers, John of Anderson, IN, and Dodge of Las Vegas, NV; a sister, Bernice SWALLOWS of Daleville, IN. Burial: 1 Dec 1992; military honors, conducted by the New Mexico National Guard; Hass Funeral Directors; Union County Leader, 2 Dec 1992.

PROUTY, Sunny Rae b. 12 Sep 1939, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 4 Sep 1979, Franklin Memorial Hospital, Broken Arrow, OK; 39 yr 11 mo 22 da. Husband: Ervin B. PROUTY. Mother: Leona LOCKHART. Survived by husband, Broken Arrow, OK; mother, Clayton, NM; daughter, Wilma RINEHARDT, Broken Arrow, OK; sister, April CLAYCOMB, Clayton, NM. Burial: 7 Sep 1979; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 12 Sep 1979, Clayton, NM.

PRUITT, Henry Olene b. 14 Sep 1922, Beaver Co., OK. d. 21 Jun 1976, Roswell, Chaves, NM; 53 yr 9 mo 7 da; never married. Veteran: WW II.. Parents: Jesse R. PRUITT and Ida BOBBITT. Survived by aunt, Mrs. Ada L. FERGUSON, Clayton, NM; several other aunts and cousins. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass.

PRUITT, Ida May BOBBITT b. 20 Apr 1897, Montague Co., TX, d. cert.; 1896, gravestone. d. 2 Mar 1935, Clayton, Union, NM; 37 yr 10 mo 8 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 4 yr. Husband: Robert Jesse PRUITT; md. 7 Oct 1917. Parents: M. Lane BOBBITT, b. AR and Millie RAMSEY, b. TX. Survived by husband; son, Henry Olene; parents, Clayton, NM; sister, Mrs. Cleo F. FERGUSON, Cuates, NM; 3 brothers: F.M. and J.W., Clayton, NM; L.D., Omaha, NB. Burial: 3 Mar 1935; informant: C.F. FERGUSON, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 3:31; Union County Leader, 7 Mar 1935, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PRUITT, Robert Jesse b. 18 Jan 1893, Paradise, TX. d. 21 Jul 1972, St. Mary's Hospital, Roswell, Chaves, NM; 79 yr; resident of Union Co., NM, 26 yr; Roswell, NM for 8 yr. Veteran: OK Pvt Co I 80 Inf. Survived by son, Henry O., Roswell, NM; brother, Booker T., Oklahoma City, OK; sister, Mrs. Bertha KING, Checota, OK; 3 sisters-in-law: Mrs. Ada L. FERGUSON, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Celia PRUITT, Oklahoma City, OK; Mrs. Eula PRUITT, Elk City, OK. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 26 Jul 1972, Clayton, NM.

PUNKE, Henry H. b. 30 Jan 1856, Oldenburg, Germany. d. 26 Feb 1930, Clayton, Union, NM; 74 yr 27 da; came to America in 1872, settling first near Steubenville, OH; moved to Marenga, IA; then to MO and then to NM in 1914. Wife: Louisa SMITH of Victor, IA; md. 1885; 4 children: Charles, John Conrad, Martha Lucinda and Ferdinand. Parents: Gerhard PUNKE, b. Germany and Meta BOLTIS, b. Germany. Survived by wife; 2 sons: Ferdinand F., Pocatello, ID; Charles, IA; brother, John, IA; son-in-law, Charles MORGAN, Shawnee, OK. Burial: 2 Mar 1930; informant: wife; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 27 Feb and 10 Apr 1930; Union County Leader, 28 Feb and 4 Mar 1930, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PUNKE, Louisa SMITH b. 13 Mar 1866, Victor, IA. d. 7 Mar 1936, Union Co., NM; 69 yr 11 mo 22 da; lived in Union County, NM for 22 yr. Husband: Henry PUNKE; md. 1881; he d. 6 yr ago; had 4 children: 3 sons and a daughter; all preceded her in death except a son, Ferdinand F., Baxter Springs, KS; she reared her daughter's children, Naomi and Juanita MORGAN. Father: Mr. SMITH. Burial: 8 Mar 1936; informant: Ferdinand PUNKE, Baxter Springs, KS; cemetery inscription; Winchester 3:90; Union County Leader, 12 Mar 1936; d. cert.

PURCELL, Ada Beatrice DARDEN b. 1886 d. 13 Oct 1956, Northwest Texas Hospital, Amarillo, TX; 70 yr. Survived by son, James R., Amarillo, TX; daughter, Mrs. Rhoda STEPHENSON, Clayton, NM; 3 brothers: Bill DARDEN, Corpus Christi, TX; Richard DARDEN, OH; Henry DARDEN, Houston, TX; 4 sisters: Mrs. Mamie CARTER, Mt. Dora, NM; Mrs. Jewell WILLHITE, Weatherford, TX; Mrs. Ethel HOWELL, Portland, OR; Mrs. Thelma CRAWFORD, WA. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 31 Oct 1956, Clayton, NM.

PURCELL, James Arthur b. 21 Jun 1878, Lowell, MA. d. 7 Dec 1950, Clayton, Union, NM; 72 yr; lived in Union County, NM for 35 yr; came to Pasamonte, Union Co., NM in 1916; in Clayton the last 15 yr. Veteran: Spanish American War; MA Pvt 63 Co Coast Arty. Wife: Ada DARDEN; md. 1905, Young Co., TX and Annie WHITTIER. Survived by wife; daughter, Mrs. Rhoda STEVENSON, Clayton, NM; son, James R., Amarillo, TX; 2 brothers: George, Dover, NH; Frank, Havell, MA; 2 sisters: Mrs. Anna GROUS, Miami, FL; Mrs. Anna FUCHEN, Tucson, AZ. Burial: 10 Dec 1950; informant: wife; cemetery inscription; Winchester 5:16; Union County Leader, and The Clayton News, 13 Dec 1950, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

PURVES, Charles Edmond b. 12 Oct 1858, Viola Township, Olmstead Co., MN. d. 6 Jun 1942, Felt, Cimarron, OK; at home. 83 yr 7 mo 25 da; resident of Union Co., NM for 36 yr; farmer. Wife: Jessie Minerva COBB; md. 25 Dec 1881; she d. 10 Jul 1940. Parents: Tom PURVES, b. New York, NY and Malinda COOLIDGE, b. VT. Survived by brother, Will, Seattle, WA; sister, Rose PALMER, Minneapolis, MN and nephew, Homer FONES. Burial: 7 Jun 1942; informant: Homer FONES, Felt, OK; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:35; The Clayton News, 10 Jun 1942, Clayton, NM.

PURVES, Eula b. Canadian, TX. d. 23 Jan 2001; 94 yrs; moved with her family at an early age to union County; attended the Otto School; graduated Clayton High School in 1925; attended Highlands University of Las Vegas, NM; taught at several county schools before her marriage; worked at the Clayton School cafeteria from 1952 to 1969. Husband 1): Charley BENTON; md. 1929; d. 1934. Husband 2): William J. PURVES; md. 1946. Survived by: a son, Kenneth BENTON of Parker, CO; two daughters, Mildred MORGAN of Bluffton, SC; and Charlene GREEN of Beaufort, SC; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Burial: Hass Funeral Directors; Amarillo Daily News, 24 Jan 2001.

PURVES, Jessie Minerva COBB b. 19 Oct 1863, near Rochester, MN. d. 10 Jul 1940, Felt, Cimarron, OK, at home; 76 yr 8 mo 21 da; carcinoma of liver; resided in state of NM for 34 yr. Husband: Charles Edmond PURVES; md. 25 Dec 1881, Gary, SD. Father: M.G. COBB. Survived by husband, Felt, OK and sister, Mrs. Linnie FONES, Rochester, MN. Burial: 11 Jul 1940; cemetery inscription; Winchester 3:272; The Clayton News, 17 Jul 1940, Clayton, NM.

PYBOS, Pearl Pd. 3 Nov 1918. Burial: Kilburn Small Book 2.

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