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QUINLAN, Daniel Thaddeus b. 23 Mar 1865, Antioch, IL. d. 8 Feb 1943, Clayton, Union, NM; 77 yr 10 mo 16 da; struck by train; lived in Union Co., NM for 32 yr; was the youngest of 12 children. Wife: Jane COUREY; md. 4 Oct 1885; she d. 24 Dec 1939; had 5 children; 2 preceded him in death. Parents: Michael and Mary QUINLAN; father, b. Ireland. Survived by 3 daughters: Mrs. Oscar GILES, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Virgil HUGHES, Boise City, OK; Mrs. E.E. ASH, Trinidad, CO; sister, Mrs. Phil MOORE, Washington, D.C. Burial: 10 Feb 1943; informant: Mrs. Oscar GILES, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:61; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 11 and 18 Feb 1943, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

QUINLAN, Jane Lauretta CONROY b. 28 Jul 1865, New York, NY. d. 24 Dec 1939, Clayton, Union, NM; 74 yr 5 mo 24 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 28 yr; in 1903 went to Beaver Co., OK; in 1911 moved to Union Co., NM. Husband: Dan Thaddeus QUINLAN; md. 14 Oct 1885; had 5 children; 2 are deceased. Parents: John W. CONROY, b. Ireland and Katherine McCUSTER, b. Northern Ireland. Survived by husband, 3 daughters: Mrs. E.E. ASH, Trinidad, CO; Mrs. Oscar GILES, Clayton, NM and Mrs. Virgil HUGHES, Folsom, NM; 2 sisters: Mrs. K.B. REAP, Oilton, OK and Mrs. H.E. BURGESS, Fort Smith, AR. Burial: 27 Dec 1939; informant: husband; cemetery inscription; Winchester 3:256; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 4 Jan 1940, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

QUINN, Thomas b. 28 Apr 1863, MO. d. 20 Jul 1953, Reeder Rest Home, Clayton, Union, NM; 90 yr; divorced. Parents: Patrick QUINN and Bridgette QUINN GILTMAN. Burial: 23 Jul 1953; informant: Welfare Office; cemetery inscription; Winchester 5:101; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 22 Jul 1953, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

QUINTANA Pd. 13 May 1915. Burial: Kilburn Small Book 1.

QUINTANA, Alberto b. 29 Mar 1928, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 16 Sep 1928, Clayton, Union, NM; 5 mo 15 da. Parents: John QUINTANA, b. Clayton, Union, NM and Lucialla PACHECO, b. Watrous, Mora, NM. Burial: 17 Sep 1928; Kilburn Small Book 4; The Clayton News, 27 Sep 1928, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

QUINTANA, Beatrice b. 1 Oct 1927 d. reserved. Burial: cemetery inscription.

QUINTANA, Daniel b. 27 Apr 1926, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 28 Dec 1926, Clayton, Union, NM; 8 mo 1 da. Parents: Jose QUINTANA, b. NM and Josefita TRUJILLO, b. NM. Burial: 29 Dec 1926; d. cert.

QUINTANA, Darrell b. 29 Dec 1926 d. reserved. Burial: cemetery inscription.

QUINTANA, Frances Seda b. 20 Jul 1946, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 18 Oct 1946, Clayton, Union, NM; 2 mo 23 da. Parents: Victor J. QUINTANA, b. Moses, Union, NM and Maclovia MONTOYA, b. French, Colfax, NM. Burial: informant: mother; d. cert.

QUINTANA, Isabel b. 1876, CO d. 28 Jan 1922, Clayton, Union, NM; 56 yr. Husband: Juan QUINTANA. Mother: Isabel LOPEZ. Burial: 29 Jan 1922; informant: Lawrence OVERBAY, Clayton, NM; Kilburn Small Book 3; d. cert.

QUINTANA, James Steve b. 30 Sep 1949, Folsom, Union, NM. d. 18 Dec 1975, Clayton, Union, NM; 26 yr 2 mo 18 da; single. Veteran: U.S. Army. Parents: Juan QUINTANA and Pauline CHAVEZ. Survived by parents, Clayton, NM; 3 sisters: Ernestine QUINTANA, Cleo QUINTANA and Mrs. Fernando LOPEZ, all of Clayton, NM; 2 brothers: John QUINTANA, Clayton, NM and Joe Fred QUINTANA, Terpin, OK. Burial: 22 Dec 1975; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 24 Dec 1975, Clayton, NM.

QUINTANA, Jose, Jr. b. 8 Aug 1933, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 29 Aug 1933, Clayton, Union, NM; 21 da. Parents: Jose QUINTANA, b. Mora, Mora, NM and Josefita TRUJILLO, b. Mora, Mora, NM. Burial: 30 Aug 1933; informant: father; d. cert.

QUINTANA, Juan b. 17 Apr 1931, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 19 Apr 1931, Clayton, Union, NM; 3 da. Parents: Jose QUINTANA, b. Mora, Mora, NM and Josefita TRUJILLO, b. NM. Burial: 19 Apr 1931; informant: father; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; d. cert.

QUINTANA, Juan Alfonso b. 30 Jun 1934, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 12 Dec 1934, Clayton, Union, NM; 5 mo 12 da. Parents: Jose QUANTANA, b. Mora, Mora, NM and Josefita TRUJILLO, b. Mora, Mora, NM. Burial: 13 Dec 1934; informant: Ed TRUJILLO, Clayton, NM; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; d. cert.

QUINTANA, Juan M. b. 24 Jun 1918 d. 11 Feb 1992

QUINTANA, Juanita R., Mrs. d. Jan 1910, Clayton, Union, NM; at home of daughter, Mrs. Tranquilino GARCIA. Burial: The Clayton Citizen, 14 Jan 1910, Clayton, NM.

QUINTANA, Julia BLEA b. 20 Apr 1894, Mora, Mora, NM. d. 10 Aug 1988, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 94 yr 3 mo 20 da. Husband: Samuel QUINTANA; md. 6 Jul 1934, Union Co., NM; d. 17 Feb 1971. Parents: Felipe BLEA and Barbara LOVATO. Survived by 4 daughters: Barbara MEDINA, Salida, CO; Lupita GARCIA, Denver, CO; Beatrice ORTEGA, Pueblo, CO; Mary BURTON, Clayton, NM; son, Joe, Roy, NM; brother, Nabor, Clayton, NM; sister, Servando MARDIR, Denver, CO. Burial: 13 Aug 1988; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 17 Aug 1988, Clayton, NM.

QUINTANA, Samuel b. 15 May 1892 d. 17 Feb 1971, Parkview Hospital, Pueblo, CO. Veteran: WW I; NM U.S. Army. Wife: Julia BLEA; md. 6 Jul 1934, Union Co., NM. Survived by wife; 4 daughters: Barbara MEDINA, Salida, CO; Lupita GARCIA, Denver, CO; Beatrice ORTEGA, Pueblo, CO; Mary BURTON, Clayton, NM. Burial: 22 Feb 1971; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 24 Feb 1971, Clayton, NM; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

RADOSLOVICH, Baby Girl b. & d. 25 Jan 1927, Clayton, Union, NM; stillborn. Parents: Mark R. RADOSLOVICH, b. Austria and Mary PICINICH, b. Austria. Burial: 26 Jan 1927; Kilburn Small Book 4; d. cert.

RADOSLOVICH, Casimere Joseph b. 19 Mar 1912, Gregory, CO. d. 19 Aug 1930, Clayton, Union, NM; 18 yr 5 mo 1 da; single; he was the eldest son. Parents: Mark RADOSLOVICH, b. Austria and Mary PICINICH, b. Austria. Survived by parents, 4 brothers: Charles, Mark, Johnny and Billy; sister, Agnes. Burial: 20 Aug 1930; informant: father; cemetery inscription; Winchester 2:87; The Clayton News, 21 Aug 1930, Clayton, NM; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; d. cert.

RADOSLOVICH, Mary Anna PICNICH b. 18 May 1893, Iusinpicolo, Austria. d. 15 Oct 1938, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 45 yr 4 mo 27 da; came to America at age 12 yr with her parents. Husband: Mark RADOSLOVICH; md. 23 Feb 1911, Florence, CO. Parents: Charley PICNICH, b. Austria and Antonia SCHOPENICH, b. Austria. Survived by husband, 4 sons and 1 daughter: Charles, Mark, Jr., John, William, Agnes; sister, Miss Minnie PICNICH. Burial: 17 Oct 1938; informant: husband; cemetery inscription; Winchester 3:214; Kilburn Small Book 5; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; The Clayton News, 19 Oct 1938; Union County Leader, 20 Oct 1938, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

RAEL, Benigna b. 1901 d. 11 Mar 1972; 71 yr; sons: Gilbert and Nash RAEL. Burial: 13 Mar 1972; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

RAEL, Elvira Maria VALDEZ b. 8 Mar 1930, Atencio, Union, NM. d. 20 May 1988, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 58 yr 2 mo 12 da. Husband: Ralph Ignacio RAEL; md. 9 Feb 1948, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Deciderio VALDEZ and Rose FERNANDEZ. Survived by husband; 4 sons: Rudy, Guymon, OK; Ronnie, Clovis, NM; Ray and Robert, both of Clayton, NM; 2 daughters: Rosie DE HERRERA and Rhonda RAEL, both of Clayton, NM; parents, Clayton, NM; 2 brothers: Joe and Felix, both of Raton, NM; 3 sisters: Bernice TRUJILLO, Roswell, NM; Mary PADILLA, Guymon, OK; Connie VALDEZ, Clayton, NM. Buria:: 23 May 1988; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 25 May 1988, Clayton, NM.

RAEL, Gilbert b. 27 May 1924, Grenville, Union, NM. d. 26 May 1981, Town Hall Estates Nursing Home, Clayton, Union, NM; 56 yr 11 mo 29 da. Veteran: WW II. Wife: Bernice DIABUENO, divorced. Parents: Rafael RAEL and Benigna SANCHEZ. Survived by daughter, Barbara RAEL, Albuquerque, NM; 2 brothers: Nash, Clayton, NM; Joe, San Dimas, CA; 2 sisters: Carmen TORRES, Denver, CO; Anna BARELA, Pueblo, CO. Burial: 29 May 1981; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 27 May 1981, Clayton, NM; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

RAEL, LaNora Rose Jacinta b. 2 Dec 1987, Guymon, Texas Co., OK. d. 30 Dec 1987, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 28 da. Parents: Rudy Ralph RAEL and Carmen Irene LOPEZ. Survived by parents; sister, Dolores; 3 brothers: Rudy, Gilbert and Teofilo, all of Guymon, OK; paternal grandparents, Ralph and Vera RAEL, Clayton, NM; great grandparents, Desiderio and Rose VALDEZ, Clayton, NM. Burial: 1 Jan 1988; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 6 Jan 1988, Clayton, NM.

RAEL, Maria Facunda b. 5 Sep 1933, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 31 Oct 1933, Clayton, Union, NM; 1 mo 26 da. Parents: Edward RAEL, b. Trinchera, CO and Josie trAVINO, b. Trinchera, CO. Burial: 1 Nov 1933; informant: father.

RAEL, Maria Filamena b. 2 Aug 1934, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 2 Sep 1934, Clayton, Union, NM; 1 mo. Parents: Edward RAEL, b. Trinchera, CO and Josephine trEVINO, b. Trinchera, CO. Burial: 3 Sep 1934; informant: father; d. cert.

RAGAN, Riley Nolan b. 27 Feb 1914, Seneca, Union, NM. d. 16 Jun 1980, Town Hall Estates Nursing Home, Clayton, Union, NM; 66 yr 3 mo 19 da. Wife: Hazel Marie KORNELE; md. 14 Jun 1935, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Riley W. RAGAN and Pearl HOLIDAY. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; daughter, Roena TOOMBS, Shallowater, TX. Burial: 18 Feb 1980; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 18 Jun 1980, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

RAGAN, Riley Winfield b. 11 Sep 1893, Pilot Point, TX. d. 7 Sep 1972, Clayton Convalescent Home, Clayton, Union, NM; 78 yr; rancher of Union Co., NM. Wife: Pearl HOLIDAY; md. 18 Dec 1912, Hollis, OK. Survived by brother, C.W., Quannah, TX; sister, Mary NEWBY, Seattle, WA; granddaughter, Roena TOOMBS, Fort Carson, CO; son, R.N., Clayton, NM. Burial: 9 Sep 1972; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 13 Sep 1972, Clayton, NM.

RAGAN, Ruby Pearl b. 20 Dec 1893 d. 11 Dec 1971. Burial: cemetery inscription.

RAINES, Estelle Blanche DOUTHIRT b. 28 Oct 1892, MD. d. 1 Aug 1936, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; 43 yr 9 mo 3 da; glomerular nephritis uremia. Husband: William E. RAINES; md. 1916, Baltimore, MD. Parents: John F. DOUTHIRT, b. NC and Dorcas A. BROWN, b. NC. Survived by husband; son, Billie, 18 yr; daughter, Sarah Ann, 7 yr; brother, Dr. C.H. DOUTHIRT, Santa Fe, NM; 2 sisters: Mrs. T.B. DOWNS, Clayton, NM and Mrs. W.M. WHALEY, Baltimore, MD; father and 3 half-brothers. Burial: 5 Aug 1936; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 5; Winchester 3:111; Union County Leader, 13 Aug 1936, Clayton, NM.

RAINES, Florence Fermilia b. 13 Nov 1941 d. 17 May 1993

RAINES, William Amos b. 2 Jul 1891, Fredericksburg, VA. d. 16 Aug 1956, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 65 yr; electrician. Wife 1): Blanche Estelle DOUTHIRT; md. 1916; deceased; 2 children: William A., Jr., Glasgow, MT and Sarah Ann WELLING, Texline, TX. Wife 2): Wyona HENRY; md. 1936; 2 children: Jack E. and Beverly Lynn, both of Clayton, NM. Survived by wife; 4 children; 3 brothers: John M., Reisterstown, MD; Welford D. and J.E., both of Baltimore, MD; sister, Mrs. J.L. WORRELL, Reisterstown, MD. Burial: 19 Aug 1956; cemetery inscription; Winchester 5:195; Union County Leader, 15 Aug 1956, Clayton, NM.

RAINWATER, Bee b. 1 Oct 1890, Chestnut Hill, TN; 1892, gravestone. d. 3 Dec 1953, Clayton, Union, NM; 63 yr; lived in Union Co., NM for 46 yr. Veteran: WWI. Wife: Irene STUBBLEFIELD; md. 9 Aug 1919. Parents: John Wesley RAINWATER and Louisa HENRY. Survived by wife; children: Wayne, Clayton, NM; Quentin, San Bernardino, CA; John, Billings, MT and Mrs. Iris ANSTINE, Albuquerque, NM; sister, Mrs. Anna MORRIS, Clayton, NM; 2 brothers: Andy, Los Angeles, CA and Jim, McLean, TX. Burial: 6 Dec 1953; informant: Irene RAINWATER, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 9 Dec 1953, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

RAINWATER, Irene STUBBLEFIELD b. 1 Mar 1901, Maxwell, Colfax, NM. d. 29 May 1984, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, NM; 83 yr. Husband: Bee RAINWATER; md. 9 Aug 1919; he d. 1953. Parents: Rease STUBBLEFIELD and Zona LITtrELL. Survived by 3 sons: Wayne, Albuquerque, NM; Lloyd Q., Rosemond, CA and John R., Ann Arbor, MI; daughter, Iris ANSTINE, Albuquerque, NM. Burial: 1 Jun 1984; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 30 May 1984, Clayton, NM.

RAINWATER, Wayne b. 10 Apr 1920, Seneca, Union, NM. d. 26 Mar 1989, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, NM; 68 yr 10 mo 26 da; never married. Veteran: WW II; U.S. Army, 37th Combat Engineers. Parents: Bee RAINWATER, d. 1953 and Irene STUBBLEFIELD, d. 1984. Survived by sister, Iris (Mrs. Jim) ANSTINE, Albuquerque, NM; 2 brothers: Lloyd Q., Rosemond, CA and John R., Ann Arbor, MI. Burial: 30 Mar 1989; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass.

RALSTON, Annie E. BAILEY b. 25 Feb 1893, Wine Valley, MS. d. 19 Feb 1921, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 27 yr 11 mo 24 da; she came to NM right after her marriage; husband is a jeweler. Husband: L.R. RALSTON; md. in MS about a year ago. Father: Mr. BAILEY, b. AL. Survived by husband and twin girls who are only a few hours old. Burial: 20 Feb 1921; informant: husband; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 3; The Clayton Citizen, 25 Feb 1921; The Clayton News, 26 Feb 1921, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

RAMEY, Mary SENNETT b. 17 Nov 1855, Bloomington, IL. d. 21 Jul 1935, Clayton, Union, NM; 79 yr 8 mo 4 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 22 yr. Husband: John RAMEY, deceased. Parents: Joseph P. SENNETT and Susie O'CONNELL, b. Ireland. Preceded in death by daughter, Joan G., 1919. Survived by daughters: Maretta, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Margaret NAFFZIGER, Peoria, IL and Mrs. Lenore SCHENCK, New Sharon, IA; 2 sons: Paul, Chicago, IL and Jacob, Oklahoma City, OK; sister, Mrs. J.M. HARDIN, St. Louis, MO. Burial: 23 Jul 1935; informant: Maretta RAMEY, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 3:55; The Clayton News, 24 Jul 1935, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

RARDIN, Kenneth b. 4 Apr 1923, Union Co., NM. d. 11 Apr 1923, Union Co., NM. 6 da; Parents: W.A. RARDIN, b. MO and Mabel KELSEY, b. Marion, KS. Burial: 11 Apr 1923; cemetery inscription; Winchester 1:17; d. cert.

RATCLIFF, Abraham Lincoln b. 21 May 1866, KS. d. 4 Nov 1932, Maxwell, Colfax, NM; 66 yr 5 mo 12 da. Wife: Emma Lea ORENDER; md. 4 Dec 1923, Union Co., NM. Parents: John RATCLIFF, b. VA and Miss TOWNSEND. Burial: 7 Nov 1932; cemetery inscription; Winchester 2:208; Union County Leader, 10 Nov 1932, Clayton, NM.

RATCLIFF, Dan b. 1886 d. 3 Apr 1965, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM. Survived by 2 sons: John and Gerald, Gardena, CA and 2 daughters: June YOUNG, Torrance, CA and Maxine BERRY, Chappel, NB. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 7 Apr 1965, Clayton, NM.

RATCLIFF, Evon Lincoln b. 27 Dec 1919, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 3 Sep 1921, Clayton, Union, NM;. 1 yr 8 mo 6 da. Parents: Milo F. RATCLIFF, b. Gaylord, KS and Lily J. JENKINS, b. Jamestown, KS. Burial: 6 Sep 1921; Kilburn Small Book 3; d. cert.

RECTOR, Sarah F. b. 5 Nov 1843 d. 17 Aug 1917. Burial: cemetery inscription.

REDIN, Baby Girl b. & d. 10 Aug 1935, Clayton, Union, NM; 5 hr. Parents: John Pete REDIN, b. CO and Nora TARRIN, b. Clayton, Union, NM. Burial: 11 Aug 1935; informant: father; d. cert.

REDIN, Mary Adelina b. 3 Dec 1932, Eaton, CO. d. 19 Jan 1933, Clayton, Union, NM; 1 mo 16 da. Parents: John Pete REDIN, b. Aguillar, CO and Nora TARRIN, b. Clayton, Union, NM. Burial: 20 Jan 1933; informant: mother; d. cert.

REDIN, Shirley Ann b. 26 Jul 1934, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 3 Sep 1934, Clayton, Union, NM; 1 mo 8 da. Parents: John Pete REDIN, b. Walsenburg, CO and Nora TARRIN, b. NM Burial: 3 Sep 1934; informant: father; d. cert.

REED, Cleofas ARELLANO b. 1890 d. 1972. Burial: cemetery inscription.

REED, Harry Theadore b. 30 Jun 1884, Tascosa, TX. d. 20 Dec 1978, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 94 yr 5 mo 20 da. Wife: Cleofas ARELLANO, d. 1972. Parents: William REED and Porfilia GUTIERREZ. Preceded in death by wife, 2 daughters, 3 sons, 15 brothers, 5 sisters. Survived by 4 daughters: Virgie BECKMAN and Ione VIGIL, Clayton, NM; Nellie WILL, Los Alamos, NM; Tina GOUKER, Bell, CA. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 27 Dec 1978, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

REED, Mary Ollivan BRIGGS b. 25 Oct 1890, Lead Hill, AR. d. 23 Dec 1990, Mt. Dora, Union, NM; 100 yr. Husband: Walter Camden REED; md. 3 Jan 1913, Fort Worth, TX; he d. 21 Jun 1947. Parents: Egbert Lee BRIGGS and Martha Lou AUSTIN. Preceded in death by husband; grandson, Carl REED, 1970, and 2 brothers: Hursie BRIGGS and Hurlie BRIGGS. Survived by 2 sons: Lawrence, Mt. Dora, NM; Hurlie, Boise City, OK; daughter, Olivan CARTER, Gallup, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 1 Jul 1991, Clayton, NM.

REED, Walter Camden b. 8 Sep 1884, Jonesboro, TN. d. 21 Jul 1947, Union Co., NM; 62 yr 10 mo 13 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 30 yr. Wife: Mary Ollivan BRIGGS, age 57 yr; had 3 children. Parents: James A. REED and Florence ELEM. Survived by wife and children: Hurley, Boise City, OK; Lawrence, Clayton, NM and Mrs. James CARTER, Chicago, IL. Burial: 24 Jul 1947; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 23 Jul 1947; Union County Leader, 24 Jul 1947, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

REEDER, Baby Girl b. & d. 31 May 1935, Clayton, Union, NM; stillborn. Parents: Richard Jewell REEDER, b. TN and Cora Lee LAMBERT, b. AL. Burial: 1 Jun 1935; informant: father; cemetery inscription; d. cert.

REEDER, Cora Lee LAMBERT b. 1911; 23 Sep 1912, marriage license. d. 1960. Husband: Richard Jewell REEDER; md. 30 Oct 1931, Union Co., NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; marriage record.

REEDER, Richard Jewell b. 27 May 1907, Warren Co., TX. d. 23 Jul 1953, Dallam Co., TX; 20 mi. N of Dalhart, on U.S. Hwy 87; came to NM in 1929 from Huntsville, AL. Wife: Cora Lee LAMBERT; md. 30 Oct 1931, Union Co., NM; 5 children; 1 d. at birth. Survived by wife; 3 daughters: Mrs. Betty Sue WEIBE, Long Beach, CA; Mrs. George (Jerry) RIMER, Las Vegas, NV and Miss Mae Ola REEDER, Clayton, NM; son, Richard REEDER, Clayton, NM: mother, Mrs. Minnie REEDER, Chattanooga, TN; 4 sisters: Mrs. Ira WILKES, Huntsville, AL; Mrs. W.T. NORRIS and Mrs. L.L. GRIFFITH, both of Chattanooga, TN and Mrs. John R. BAKER, Rock Island, TN. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 29 Jul 1953, Clayton, NM.

REEVES, Alice Elizabeth BOGGS b. 10 Feb 1898, Winchester, OK. d. 24 Jan 1981, Coon Memorial Hospital, Dalhart, TX; 82 yr 11 mo 14 da. Husband: Rex REEVES. Parents: John D. BOGGS and Lillie MEYERS. Survived by daughter, Jean BROOKS, Tulsa, OK; son, Rex E. REEVES, Clayton, NM and sister, Merle SMITHSON, Clayton, NM. Burial: 16 Nov 1981; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 28 Jan 1981, Clayton, NM.

REEVES, Rex b. 5 Mar 1898, Wylie, TX. d. 23 Mar 1978, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 80 yr 18 da. Wife: Alice Elizabeth BOGGS. Parents: Joseph REEVES and Annie PHRUMPY. Survived by wife; daughter, Jean BROOKS, Tulsa, OK; son, Rex E. REEVES, Clayton, NM; sister, Mrs. Owen WIGGINS, Trinidad, CO; 6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Burial: 25 Mar 1978; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 29 Mar 1978, Clayton, NM.

REIF, Emma D. McLEMORE b. 18 Apr 1878, TX. d. 23 Mar 1930, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 51 yr 11 mo 5 da. Husband: George REIF. Parents: Dave McLEMORE, b. MS and Amelia WILKERSON, b. MS. Burial: 25 Mar 1930; informant: husband; cemetery inscription; Winchester 2:59; The Clayton News, 3 Apr 1930, Clayton, NM; card of thanks: signed by Mr. George REIF, Mr. and Mrs. Nile ELLIS and Emma Lee REIF, Donald M. REIF, Lillie REIF, Mrs. James W. McLEMORE, J.A. McLEMORE.

REIF, George b. 20 Jul 1882, Indian Territory, OK. d. 12 May 1975, Liberal, KS; 92 yr; rancher. Wife 1): Emma D. McLEMORE, she d. 1930. Wife 2): Ethel FORREST; md. 18 Feb 1938, Union Co., NM. Father: John REIF. Survived by 3 sons: Donald M. REIF, Clayton, NM; John E. REIF, Hugoton, KS; Robert E. REIF, Hickory, NC; 2 daughters: Iola ELLIS and Lilly CLEVELAND, both of Amistad, NM. Burial: 14 May 1975; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 14 May 1975, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

RENTFRO, Anna M. BAIRD b. 28 Jan 1904, Dalhart, TX. d. 25 Mar 1988, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 84 yr 1 mo 27 da. Husband: Emmett A. RENTFRO; md. 19 Feb 1927, Dalhart, TX. Parents: Charles Daniel BAIRD and Macon POLLARD. Preceded in death by brother, O.C. BAIRD, sister, Audria BLACK, and grandson, Kevin DELLINGER. Survived by husband; 2 sons: Gordon, Clayton, NM; Carl D., Chehalis, WA; daughter, Joyce Ann DELLINGER, Chehalis, WA; 2 sisters: Ruby POGUE and Vivian POGUE, both of Clayton, NM; 3 brothers: Dewey and Joe, both of Clayton, NM; Jim, Las Cruces, NM. Burial: 28 Mar 1988; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 30 Mar 1988, Clayton, NM.

RENTFRO, Emmett A. b. Mineral Wells, TX. d.15 Jun 1998; 96 yrs; was a resident of Union County, N.M., most of his life; moved with his family by wagon in 1917 to the Stead community near Clayton; graduated from Clayton High School in 1921 and worked as a cowboy in his early years. Wife: Anna M. BAIRD; md. 1927 at Dalhart, TX. They lived in Tulia, Texas, before moving to Clayton in 1935; was employed as chief engineer at the power plant from 1945 until 1958 when they moved to Albuquerque; retired as a building contractor in 1978 and returned to Clayton. Preceded in death by his wife in 1988. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Ann DELLINGER of Clayton; two sons, Gordon RENTFRO and Carl D. RENTFRO, both of Clayton; three grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; and a great-greatgranddaughter. Burial: Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton.

RENTFRO, Robert Eugene b. 9 Nov 1881, Parker Co., TX. d. 21 Nov 1962, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 81 yr 12 da; came to Clayton, NM in a covered wagon in Feb 1917; settled at Stead, NM; Zinia and Lorene joined him in Mar 1917. Wife: Zinia WATSON; md. 8 Nov 1903, Mineral Wells, TX. Parents: J.B. RENTFRO and Miss DENNIS. Preceded in death by son. Survived by wife; 3 daughters: Lorena THOMPSON, Isabel, KS; Kathrine SHAW, Weed, CA; Jayne SISK, Adrian, TX; sister, Eula MALONE, Tulia, TX. Burial: 24 Nov 1962; cemetery inscription; Winchester 6:182; Union County Leader, 12 Dec 1962, Clayton, NM.

RENTFRO, Zinia WATSON b. 27 May 1886, Bentonville, AR. d. 5 Jul 1964, St. Anthony's Hospital, Amarillo, TX. Husband: Robert E. RENTFRO; md. 8 Nov 1903, Mineral Wells, TX; he d. 21 Nov 1962. Preceded in death by husband and son. Survived by 3 daughters: Lorena THOMPSON; Isabel, KS; Katherine SHAW, Weed, CA; Jayne SISK, Adrian, TX; sister, Ida HAY, Mineral Wells, TX. Burial: 8 Jul 1964; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:33; Union County Leader, 15 Jul 1964, Clayton, NM.

RENZ, Lula HUNTSINGER MURPHY b. 22 Aug 1886 d. 19 Apr 1979, Pueblo, CO; resident of Pueblo, CO for 3 yr; former resident of Clayton, NM. Husband 1): Harry Earl MURPHY. Husband 2): Ryan G. RENZ. Survived by 2 nieces: Mildred DAVES, Trinidad, CO; Eileen RILEY, Madison, IA. Burial: cremains;; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 2 May 1979, Clayton, NM.

RESCHER, Elfreda b. 1905 d. reserved. Burial: cemetery inscription.

RESCHER, Norman G. b. 1901 d. 1977 Burial: cremains; cemetery inscription.

REVIS, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. REVIS d. 6 Feb 1910, Clayton, Union, NM. burned to death in her home; had been bedfast for several weeks; she was a full-blooded Cherokee Indian; ca 68 yr of age; has a number of children in OK; one son is G.L. HANSON. Mr. REVIS d. at the doctor's office shortly after death of his wife; he was a French Canadian about 70 yr of age; has a son who is a merchant in Coohoos Falls, NY. Burial: The Clayton Citizen, 11 Feb 1910, Clayton, NM.

REYNOLDS, Hettie Hannah KOEN b. 19 Jul 1842, TN. d. 9 Jan 1930, Union Co., NM; 2 mi. E of Clayton; 87 yr 5 mo 20 da. Husband: Dock REYNOLDS, deceased. Parents: Lee KOEN, b. KY and Susan KIRKLAND, b. KY. Survived by 4 children: Mrs. R.B. WETSEL, Clayton, NM; Mrs. J.E. SALLEE, Dill City, OK; Mrs. R.C. ROBINSON, Cuba, NM; B.J. REYNOLDS, Mangum, OK. Burial: 11 Jan 1930; informant: Beulah WETSEL, Clayton, NM; Winchester 2:41; d. cert. The Clayton News, 23 Jan 1930, Clayton, NM.

RHODES, Buddy d. 25 Feb 1920, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. J.E. RHODES, who live just across the state line in OK. Burial: The Clayton News, 28 Feb 1920, Clayton, NM.

RHODES, Martha Jane GRAY b. 7 Oct 1873, McClelland Co., TN. d. 19 Feb 1947, Denver, CO. Husband 1): William MORLEY; md. May 1896; he d. 34 yr ago; 4 sons and 3 daughters: Mrs. R.A. PAYNE, Clayton, NM; Mrs. J.B. WILLIAMS, Denver, CO; G.W. MORLEY, W.D. MORLEY, H.J. MORLEY and Bud MORLEY, Tobe, CO; Mrs. G.H. KIPER, Oklahoma City, OK. Husband 2): Sylvester RHODES; md. Aug 1915; 1 son, Earl, d. 1 May 1945. Survived by husband, 7 children; brother, Daniel GRAY, Plainview, TX and sister, Mrs. Ruby NYE, Glenwood Springs, CO. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 27 Feb 1947, Clayton, NM.

RHOTON, Howard Thurman b. Stephenville, TX. d. 10 Feb 1998; 86 yrs; moved to Clayton with his family in 1918; graduated from Clayton High School in 1930; lived and farmed in the Union County area for more than 60 years; he was a past member of Clayton Lodge No. 45 of the Independent Order of the Oddfellows. Wife: Velma Irene BURNETT; md. 1931 at Clayton, NM. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Patricia Ann SEWARD of Chico and Glenna Ruth WRIGHT of Raton; a son, Rex Curtis RHOTON of Steele, MO.; a sister, Gladys Ruth ROUTH of Milwaukee; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial: Hass Funeral Directors; Amarillo Daily News, 12 Feb 1998.

RHOTON, Julia Mozelle WALLACE b. 20 Feb 1887, Kosciosko, MS. d. 3 Oct 1985, Clayton, Union, NM; 98 yr 7 mo 13 da. Husband: Steve Harrison RHOTON, d. 1951. Parents: George WALLACE and Sallie GRAY. Preceded in death by husband; son, Elmer, 1976; 5 sisters; 3 brothers. Survived by 2 sons: Howard, Clayton, NM; Olen, Portales, NM; daughter, Gladys ROETH, Milwaukee, WI. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 9 Oct 1985, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

RHOTON, Steve Harrison b. 19 Nov 1888, Greenville, Tarrant, TX. d. 11 Sep 1951, Union Co., NM; 20 mi. N of Clayton; 62 yr; resident of Union Co., NM for 33 yr. Wife: Julia Mozella WALLACE; md. 12 Mar 1911; had 4 children. Parents: William RHOTON and Miss GRAY. Survived by wife; children: Howard, Clayton, NM; Elmer, Santa Ana, CA; Olen, Portales, NM; Gladys, Waterloo, IA; 2 sisters: Mrs. Bertha WALKER; Ruby ENGLISH; brother, Willie C., half-brother, B.H. RHOTON. Burial: 15 Sep 1951; cemetery inscription; Winchester 5:27; The Clayton News, 12 and 19 Sep 1951; Union County Leader, 19 Sep 1951, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

RHOTON, Walter Eugene b. 3 Jan 1902, Caddo Mills, TX. d. 12 Jan 1950, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 48 yr 9 da; came to Clayton, NM in 1925 bringing daughter with him; lived in Union Co., NM for 25 yr. Veteran: WW II. Wife 1): Ada WILLIAMS; md. 27 Feb 1921; 1 daughter. Wife 2): Lucille MUSGROVE; md. 29 Jun 1929, Union Co., NM; 1 son. Parents: William Isaac RHOTON and Sally GRAY. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Juanita CORDEN, Guymon, OK; son, Robert, Clayton, NM; 2 sisters: Mrs. Bertha WALKER, Clayton, NM and Mrs. Ruby ENGLISH, Raton, NM; 3 brothers: Willie, Guymon, OK; Steve, Clayton, NM and B.H., Hugo, OK. Burial: 15 Jan 1950; informant: Bertha WALKER, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, and The Clayton News, 18 Jan and 1 Feb 1950, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

RHOTON, Willie C. b. 10 Mar 1905, Hunt Co., TX. d. 17 Feb 1961, Clayton, Union, NM; came to Union Co., NM in 1926. Veteran: WW II; single. Parents: William Isaac RHOTON and Sally GRAY. Preceded in death by parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by 2 sisters: Mrs. Bertha WALKER, Clayton, NM and Mrs. Ruby ENGLISH, Melrose, NM; brother, B.H. RHOTON. Burial: 19 Feb 1961; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 1 Mar 1961, Clayton, NM.

RICE, Billie M. DAVES d. reserved. Burial: cemetery inscription.

RICE, Raymond W. b. 6 Dec 1922, Wheeless, Cimarron, OK. d. 11 Mar 1978, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 55 yr 3 mo 5 da. Wife: Billie DAVES; md. 25 Sep 1948, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: William Thomas RICE and Vesta MATTHEWS. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; daughter, Glenna CLEVELAND, Amistad, NM; son, Bobby, Pampa, TX; 5 sisters: Veta BURGHART, Oklahoma City, OK; Mary SEWELL, Clayton, NM; Anna Mae SEWELL, Wheeless, OK; Alta RIDDLE, Oakland, CA; Ruth KINKADE, CA; 2 brothers: Pierson RICE, Kenton, OK; Lee RICE, Felt, OK. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass.

RICKENBACH, Bertha b. 22 Jul 1841, Switzerland. d. 17 Jul 1916, Grenville, Union, NM; at home; 74 yr; came to US 64 yr ago and to NM 5 yr ago. Husband: Joseph RICKENBACH. Survived by husband and 3 daughters: Mrs. STEEL, Clayton, NM; Mrs. HINRICK, Grenville, NM and Mrs. JOHNSON, New Rockford, ND; son, Otto KEENER, Paris, France. Burial: 18 Jul 1916; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 1; The Clayton News, 22 Jul 1916, Clayton, NM.

RICKETT, John Henry b. 19 Apr 1869, Chillicothe, MO. d. 12 May 1948, Clayton, Union, NM; 79 yr 23 da. Wife 1): Hattie Mae SMITH; md. 4 Feb 1916, Union Co., NM. Wife 2): Artie SMART; md. 21 Nov 1920, Union Co., NM; deceased. Parents: John Milton RICKETT, b. OH and Sarah BENNINGTON, b. OH. Burial: 13 May 1948; informant: E.E. RICKETT, Eva, OK; marriage record; d. cert.

RIGGS, Baby d. 14 Jan 1916. Burial: cemetery inscription.

RIGGS, Carolyn Elizabeth b. 4 Jul 1939, Tulia, TX. d. 12 Sep 1947, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 8 yr 2 mo 8 da; bitten by rattle snake. Parents: C.R. RIGGS, b. Danville, AR and Fern WILCOX, b. Mansfield, AR. Survived by parents; brother, Kenneth, 4 sisters: Joyce, Shirley, Betty, and Mona; grandparents. Burial: 15 Sep 1947; informant: father; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 18 and 25 Sep 1947; The Clayton News, 25 Sep 1947, Clayton, NM; d. cert.; card of thanks signed by Mr. and Mrs. C.R. RIGGS, Mr. and Mrs. B.R. RIGGS, Mr. and Mrs. E.A. WILCOX, Mr. and Mrs. R.E. WOOD, Mr. and Mrs. V.F. WILCOX, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. BANDY, Mr. and Mrs. Bill CONOWAY, Mr. and Mrs. S.B. SEALS; Mr. and Mrs. G.R. CLEMENTS, Mr. and Mrs. Ray LAKE, Mr. and Mrs. L.R. RIGGS, and Mr. Hoyt WHEELER.

RINCONES, Manuel d. 20 Aug 1967; ca 77 yr. Burial: 22 Aug 1967; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

RIORDAN, Baby d. 10 Feb 1915; 2 mo. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. F.M. RIORDAN. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton Citizen, 12 Feb 1915, Clayton, NM.

RIORDAN, Baby Boy d. May 1923. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Albert RIORDAN; they live 6 mi. S of Clayton, Union, NM. Burial: The Clayton Citizen, 18 May 1923, Clayton, NM.

RIPLEY, Jeremiah T. b. 7 Jan 1869, southern MO. d. 17 Dec 1927, Clayton, Union, NM; at home; 58 yr 11 mo 10 da; in 1913 he filed a claim in OK; last 10 yr it was increasingly burdensome because of blindness and illness; he has made his home in Clayton, NM with Mr. NARAMOR for the past 6 yr; single. Parents: P.H. RIPLEY, b. MO and Sarah YOUNGBLOOD. Survived by uncle, J.F. RIPLEY, Frederick, OK. Burial: 21 Dec 1927; informant: S.T. RIPLEY, Frederick, OK; Schooler-Hass; Winchester 1:216; The Clayton News, 22 Dec 1927, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

RIVERA, Clorinda b. 2 Apr 1924 d. 10 Jul 1951, State Hospital, Socorro, Socorro, NM; 27 yr. Parents: Porfirio RIVERA and Sophronia RAEL. Survived by son, Ronnie, 5 yr; parents; 4 brothers: S.Sgt. Lionires; Lucio, Folsom, NM; Pfc. Joe A., and Manuel; 4 sisters: Mrs. Ferdinand GARCIA, Grenville, NM; Stevie and Mary Susie RIVERA, Clayton, NM, and Iaviala. Burial: 14 Jul 1951; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 18 Jul 1951, Clayton, NM.

RIVERA, Flavio D. b. 6 Dec 1893, Taos, Taos, NM. d. 9 Aug 1977, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 83 yr 8 mo 3 da. Wife1): Julianita MONTOYA; md. 26 Sep 1916, Union Co., NM. Wife 2): Isabel S. MIERA; md. 4 Dec 1967, Union Co., NM. Parents: Julian D. RIVERA and Anselma JACQUES. Preceded in death by brother, Silviano RIVERA. Survived by wife, 2 daughters: Rosalie ARMIJO and Josephine SANCHEZ, both of Pueblo, CO; 3 sisters: Bertha MASCARNES, Raton, NM; Eufelia GALLEGOS, Pueblo, CO and Cella CASAUS, Dalhart, TX; step-children: Teresina ULIBARRI, Clayton, NM; Faviana RIVERA, Margaret JIRON, and Francisco MIERA, all of Colorado Springs, CO. Burial: 11 Aug 1977; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Frances Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 17 Aug 1977, Clayton, NM.

RIVERA, Frank b. 3 May 1904, NM. d. 22 Feb 1987, Country Life Manor, Clayton, Union, NM; 82 yr 9 mo 19 da; adopted by Jose RIVERA of Corrumpa, NM. Wife: Anita MARTINEZ; md. 22 Dec 1926, divorced. Parents: Jose Domingo SALAS and Josefita BUENO de SALAS. Survived by 2 sons: George, Newark, CA and Filadelfio, Fresno, CA. Burial: 26 Feb 1987; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 25 Feb 1987, Clayton, NM; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

RIVERA, Jose d. 17 Nov 1912, Clayton, Union, NM; result of gunshot wounds received in fracas with brothers, Frank and Cipriano GARCIA, who were both shot but are recovering. Burial: Kilburn Small Book 1; The Clayton Citizen, 22 Nov 1912; The Clayton News, 23 Nov 1912, Clayton, NM.

RIVERA, Julia MONTOYA b. 6 Mar 1890 d. 13 Aug 1965; 75 yr. Husband: Flavio RIVERA; md. 26 Sep 1916, Union Co., NM. Burial: 16 Aug 1965; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

RIVERA, Manuel b. 11 Feb 1938 d. 21 Dec 1965, Clayton, Union, NM; 27 yr; single. Parents: Porfirio RIVERA and Sophronia RAEL. Survived by mother; 4 sisters: Mrs. Fred GARCIA, Grenville, NM; Mrs. Ernest HUMMEL, Albuquerque, NM; Mrs. Stanley SHIMADA, Los Angeles, CA and Mrs. Johnnie GOFORTH, Tucumcari, NM; 3 brothers: Lee, U.S. Army, France; Joe, Folsom, NM and Lucio, Bueyeros, NM. Burial: 24 Dec 1965; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 22 Dec 1965, Clayton, NM.

RIVERA, Modesta ROMERO b. 24 Feb 1895, DeHaven, Union, now Harding, NM; 24 Feb 1897, marriage license. d. 21 Mar 1947, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; ca 49 yr; lived in Union Co., NM for 47 yr. Husband: Sylviano RIVERA. Parents: Pedro ROMERO and Gasparita ARMIJO. Survived by husband; son, S.Sgt Louie RIVERA, San Antonio, TX; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Burial: 24 Mar 1947; informant: husband; cemetery inscription; marriage record; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; The Clayton News, 2 Apr 1947, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

RIVERA, Mrs. Juan d. 2 Jun 1935. Burial: Union County Leader, 6 Jun 1935, Clayton, NM.

RIVERA, Porfirio b. 2 Apr 1882, Guadalupita, Mora, NM. d. 19 Oct 1954, Clayton, Union, NM; 72 yr. Wife: Sofronia RAEL; md. 19 Oct 1918, Union Co., NM MARTINEZ; had 4 sons and 5 daughters; one daughter d. Jul 1951. Parents Manuel RIVERA and Emilia. Survived by wife; 4 sons: S.Sgt Lee, San Antonio, TX; Lucio, Folsom, NM; Joe, Branson, CO and Manuel, Clayton, NM; 4 daughters: Mrs. Fred GARCIA, Grenville, NM; Stevie, Mary and Faye RIVERA, all of Clayton, NM. Burial: 21 Oct 1954; informant: Stevie RIVERA; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 3 Nov 1954, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

RIVERA, Silbiano b. 17 Apr 1896 d. 23 Apr 1966. Veteran: WW I; NM Pvt. Co B 115 Supply Tn. Wife: Modesta ROMERO; md. 25 Jan 1921, Union Co., NM. Burial: cemetery inscription.

RIVERA, Urbana GALLEGOS b. Las Vegas, San Miguel, NM. d. 27 Sep 1941, Clayton, Union, NM; ca 80 yr; lived in Union Co., NM about 35 yr. Husband: Manuel RIVERA, deceased. Parents: Juan GALLEGOS and Lucia ROMERO. Burial: 29 Sep 1941; informant: Moses GARIDUNO, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

RIXEY, Adrienne HAMBLIN b. 1884 d. 1971. Burial: cemetery inscription.

RIXEY, Arlene Ruby CLARK b. 1 Jul 1938, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 19 Nov 1978, St. Anthony's Hospital, Amarillo, TX; 40 yr 4 mo 18 da. Husband: George Martin RIXEY; d. 15 Feb 1973. Parents: Tanner CLARK and Rachael HINTERGARDT. Survived by 2 daughters: Lesly CORDOVA and Marti RIXEY, both of Clayton, NM; step-son, George M. RIXEY, Jr., Alturas, CA; mother, Clayton, NM; 2 sisters: Lillian PERKINS, Clayton, NM; Bertha FARMER, Las Cruces, NM; 2 brothers: Charles CLARK, Clayton, NM; Albert CLARK, Amarillo, TX. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass.

RIXEY, Esther b. 1 Jul 1912 d. 3 Feb 1967; 55 yr; resident of Clayton, NM since 1932. Husband: George RIXEY; md. 14 Jul 1932. Survived by husband; son, George (Ann), Jr., granddaughter, Linda K. RIXEY, 3 sisters: Catherine SOUPISET, Mary WITSKEN, and Margaret KUHL. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 8 Feb, 1967 Clayton, NM.

RIXEY, George Martin b. 18 Nov 1911, Weston, MO. d. 15 Feb 1973, Clayton, Union, NM; 61 yr 2 mo 27 da; self-inflicted gunshot; a mishap; resident of Clayton since early childhood. Wife: Arlene CLARK; md. 2 Sep 1967, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: H.F. RIXEY and Alberta DOPPLER, b. Weston, MO. Survived by wife; 2 daughters, Marti and Lesly, of the home; son, George, Jr., San Diego, CA. Burial: 19 Feb 1973; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Book; Union County Leader, 21 Feb 1973, Clayton, NM.

RIXEY, Thomas Hammond b. 25 May 1884, Platte Co., MO. d. 14 Jan 1943, Clayton, Union, NM; 58 yr 7 mo 20 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 36 yr. Wife: Mrs. Adrienne HAMBLIN, 58 yr; md. 9 Dec 1908; had 3 children; Thomas H., Jr. d. 1927. Parents: George W. RIXEY, b. Culpepper Co., VA and Lydia HOY, b. Hampton, MO. Survived by wife, 2 daughters: Helen RIXEY and Mrs. Morris McDANIEL, Liberal, KS; sister, Mrs. Mary EVERETT, Camden Point, MO. Burial: 16 Jan 1943; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 4; Winchester 4:58; Union County Leader, 21 Jan 1943; The Clayton News, 20 Jan 1943, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

RIXEY, Thomas Hammond, Jr. b. 11 Aug 1912, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 8 Jul 1927, Clayton, Union, NM; 14 yr 10 mo 27 da; infantile paralysis. Parents: Thomas H. RIXEY, b. Platte City, MO and Adrienne HAMBLIN, b. Camden Port, MO. Burial: 10 Jul 1927; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 14 Jul 1927, Clayton, NM; d. cert.; card of thanks signed by Mr. and Mrs. T.H. RIXEY, Mildred RIXEY and Helen RIXEY.

ROBERTS, Clarence Leeroy b. 29 Jun 1930, NM. d. 22 Aug 1930, Clayton, Union, NM; 1 mo 24 da. Parents: Homer ROBERTS, b. TX and Agnes SELDERS, b. KS. Burial: 23 Aug 1930; informant: E.A. SELDERS, Clayton, NM; Winchester 2:88; The Clayton News, 28 Aug and 4 Sep 1930, Clayton, NM; d. cert.; card of thanks: "....baby and grandson, Clarence Leeroy ROBERTS...." signed by Mrs. Agnes ROBERTS, E.A. SELDERS and family.

ROBERTS, Claude Woodfin b. 21 Jul 1893, Thalia, TX. d. 11 Mar 1966; 72 yr 7 mo 18 da; was the youngest of family of 6 boys and 1 girl; parents died when he was less than a year old; he grew up in the home of his eldest brother, Dan T. ROBERTS. Wife: Lola BROWN of Thalia, TX; md. 4 Jan 1916; had 4 daughters: Vestula, Mary, Wyona and Rheba; Vestula and Rheba preceded him in death; both d. in Union Co., NM. Parents: Daniel Tipton ROBERTS and Jennie FARIS. Survived by wife; 2 daughters: Mary BIRDWELL and Wyona TAYLOR, Clayton, NM; brother, Ollie, Fort Worth, TX. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 16 Mar 1966, Clayton, NM.

ROBERTS, Daniel Tipton b. 3 Jul 1872, Red River Co., TX. d. 23 Dec 1939, Clayton, Union, NM; 67 yr 5 mo 20 da; stroke; resided in Union Co., NM for 22 yr; he took his 5 brothers and 1 sister into his home at the time of his marriage; they were orphans, in age from infancy to 20 yr. Wife: Minnie COLE; md. 20 Jan 1894; had 6 sons and 2 daughters; 1 son died at age 1 yr. Parents: Daniel T. ROBERTS, b. MS and Sarah Jane FARIS. Survived by wife; children: Tip, Springer, NM; Surry, Taos, NM; Finis and Faris, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Aftina WECKEL, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Blanche FINNEY, Portales, NM; Cole, Sedan, NM; brothers: Rev. Elmer, Thalia, TX; Ollie, Fort Worth, TX; Lemuel, Amistad, NM; Dewitt, Wichita Falls, TX; Woodfin, Clayton, NM; sister, Mrs. Blanche LONG, Thalia, TX. Burial: 26 Dec 1939; informant: Faris ROBERTS, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 3:255; The Swastika, 27 Oct 1922, Des Moines, NM; The Clayton News, 27 Dec 1939; Union County Leader, 28 Dec 1939, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

ROBERTS, Earl Albert, Rev. b. 12 Aug 1890, Prairie du Sac, WI. d. 4 Jun 1914, Raton, Colfax, NM; 23 yr 9 mo 22 da; his first pastorate was at Clayton, NM where he was known as the "Little Minister." Burial: 7 Jun 1914; The Clayton Citizen, 12 Jun 1914; The Clayton News, 13 Jun 1914, Clayton, NM.

ROBERTS, Edna Gertrude AMMONS b. 22 May 1899, Topton, Graham, NC. d. Apr 1993; lived in Vernon, TX until she married. Husband: Lemuel Faris ROBERTS; md. 6 Aug 1931; he d. 1963. Parents: John Allen AMMONS and Elizabeth COLVARD. Preceded in death by husband, step-son, Delton ROBERTS, a brother and 3 sisters. Survived by step-daughter, Maxine ROBERTS SENTER, Colorado Springs, CO. Burial: 7 Apr 1993; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 7 Apr 1993, Clayton, NM.

ROBERTS, Ella Vestula b. 8 May 1918, TX. d. 22 Jul 1932, Union Co., NM; 1/2 mi. W of Clayton; 14 yr 2 mo 14 da; ruptured appendix; single. Parents: C. Wood ROBERTS, b. TX and Lola BROWN, b, TX. Burial: 23 Jul 1932; informant: father; cemetery inscription; Winchester 2:197; The Clayton News, 27 Jul 1932; Union County Leader, 28 Jul 1932, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

ROBERTS, Faris E. b. 7 Jul 1904 d. reserved. Burial: cemetery inscription.

ROBERTS, Finis Elmer b. 9 Mar 1907, near Thalia, Foard Co., TX, newspaper; 1901, gravestone. d. 2 Feb 1965, Lubbock, TX; came to Hayden, NM in 1907 with his parents. Wife: Lucille ISAACS of Clayton, NM; md. 17 Mar 1928. Parents: Daniel T. ROBERTS and Minnie COLE. Preceded in death by father; brother, Raymond; sister, Mrs. Aftina WECKEL. Survived by wife, daughter, Alice Jane ROBINSON, Puerto La Vaca, TX; 3 sons: Phillip Wolfe, Roswell, NM; Finis Elmer, Jr., Springer, NM and Jack, Armed Forces; mother, Portales, NM; sister, Mrs. Blanche FINNEY, Portales, NM; 4 brothers: Faris, Clayton, NM; Surry, Amistad, NM; Tip and Cole, Albuquerque, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 10 Feb 1965, Clayton, NM.

ROBERTS, Hesper TUCKER b. 27 Oct 1907, Weaubleau, MO. d. 18 Jan 1975, Coon Memorial Hospital, Dalhart, TX; 67 yr. Husband: Faris E. ROBERTS; md. 14 Jun 1931 in Lamar, CO. Parents: Benjamin F. TUCKER and Myrtle LINDSEY. Survived by husband; 2 sisters: Mrs. Hazel BRUCKNER, Lamar, CO; Mrs. Patricia GORMAN, Denver, CO; 2 brothers: Benjamin F. TUCKER, Idaho Springs, CO; George W. TUCKER, McClave, CO. Burial: 21 Jan 1975; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 22 Jan 1975, Clayton, NM.

ROBERTS, John William b. 13 Aug 1895, Jones Co., TX. d. 23 Sep 1938, Clayton, Union, NM; 43 yr 1 mo 9 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 5 yr. Wife: Vena STONE; md. 9 Jun 1934, Union Co., NM. Father: John ROBERTS. Survived by wife, 4 children and step-children Burial: 23 Sep 1938; informant: wife; Winchester 3:212; Union County Leader, 29 Sep 1938; The Clayton News, 28 Sep 1938, Clayton, NM; d. cert.; card of thanks signed by Mr. and Mrs. Jim LONG, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth CRISP, Harvey ROBERTS, Miss Darcey Mae ROBERTS.

ROBERTS, Jonathan David b. 4 May 1990 d. 4 May 1990

ROBERTS, Lemual Faris b. 8 Dec 1883, Goldthwaite, TX. d. 9 Dec 1963, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; came to Amistad, Union Co., NM in May 1918. Wife 1): Minnie L. KIMSEY; md. 6 Aug 1905; she d. 25 Jul 1930.; 3 children: C.T., d. in infancy; Dalton T., Tulia, TX and Mrs. John B. SENTER, Model, CO. Wife 2): Edna Gertrude AMMONS; md. 6 Aug 1931, Vernon, TX. Parents: Daniel Tipton ROBERTS and Jennie FARIS. Survived by wife; 2 children (above); 2 brothers: Oliver O., Fort Worth, TX; C. Wood, Clayton, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 18 Dec 1963, Clayton, NM.

ROBERTS, Lola P. b. 12 Dec 1895, Freestone Co., TX. d. 7 Aug 1975, Arlington, TX; 79 yr; came to Clayton, NM in 1930 from TX. Husband: Wood ROBERTS; md. 4 Jun 1916, Thalia, TX; he d. 11 Mar 1966. Survived by 2 daughters: Mary Frances BIRDWELL, Clayton, NM; Wyona TAYLOR, Arlington, TX; 2 sisters: Fannie BOWMAN, Vernon, TX; Pearl GRAY, Crowell, TX; 5 grandchildren: Billy BIRDWELL; Brownell KEETH, Clayton, NM; Shirley SMITH, Dalhart, TX; Jane FEEMSTER; Vesta KOHRMAN, Fort Worth, TX. Burial: 9 Aug 1975; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 13 Aug 1975, Clayton, NM; informant: Mary Frances BIRDWELL, Clayton, NM.

ROBERTS, Lonnie Paul b. 5 Jun 1920, Keyes, OK. d. 25 Oct 1986, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 66 yr 4 mo 20 da. Veteran: WW II. Wife: Willie WADLINGTON; md. 8 Aug 1940, Raton, Colfax, NM. Parents: Nile ROBERTS and Gertrude DORIS. Preceded in death by 2 brothers, Walter and Leslie, and sister, Elsie WHITTET. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; son, Lonnie Ray, Clayton, NM; daughter, Delonna Jo WINGO, Raton, NM; 2 brothers: Ralph, Portland, OR and Dale, Coffee, MO; 3 sisters: Dorothy BEASLEY, Guymon, OK; Goldie CLAYBROOK, Apple Valley, CA and Bertha THIES, Norman, OK. Burial: Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 29 Oct 1986, Clayton, NM.

ROBERTS, Minnie COLE b. 7 Mar 1976, McKinney, TX. d. 1 Aug 1968, Emporia, KS; resident of Clayton, NM as of ca 20 yr ago; moved to Portales, NM; then to Emporia, KS to live with her daughter. Husband: Daniel Tipton ROBERTS; he d. 1939. Preceded in death by husband, Dan T., and son, Finis. Survived by daughter, Blanche FINNEY, Emporia, KS; 4 sons: Tip and Cole, Albuquerque, NM; Surry, Amistad, NM; Faris, Clayton, NM. Burial: 2 Sep 1968; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 4 Sep 1968, Clayton, NM.

ROBERTS, Neoma Ellen SHIELDS b. 29 Jan 1899, Vinita, OK. d. 13 May 1972, Little Rock, AR; former resident of Clovis and Clayton, NM; resident of Amistad, NM, 20 yr. Husband: Surry ROBERTS; md. 17 Feb 1918; now age 73 yr.Survived by husband; 2 sons: Odell, Amarillo, TX; Fred, Albuquerque, NM; 2 daughters: Mrs. Rueben SOUTH, Little Rock, AR; Mrs. Louise RODGERS, Lubbock, TX; 3 brothers; 1 sister. Burial: 16 May 1972; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Book; Union County Leader, 17 May 1972, Clayton, NM.

ROBERTS, Rheba Blanche b. 11 Aug 1934, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 19 May 1949, Union Co., NM; 11 mi. W of Clayton; 14 yr 9 mo 8 da. Parents: C.W. ROBERTS and Lola BROWN. Preceded in death by a sister, Ella Vestula, d. 1932. Survived by parents, 2 sisters: Mary Frances BIRDWELL and Wyona Jane TAYLOR. Burial: 22 May 1949; informant: mother; cemetery inscription; d. cert.; Winchester 4:268.

ROBERTS, Surry C. b. 30 Aug 1899, Vernon, TX. d. 11 May 1979, Coon Memorial Hospital, Dalhart, Hartley, TX; 79 yr 8 mo 11 da. Wife 1): Neoma Ellen SHIELDS; md. 17 Feb 1918; she d. 1972. Wife 2): Hilda N. TUCKER. Parents: Dan T. ROBERTS and Minnie COLE. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; 2 sons: Odell, Amarillo, TX; Fred, Albuquerque, NM; 2 daughters: Verna SOUTH, Jefferson City, MO; Louise RODGERS, Lubbock, TX; 3 brothers: Tip and Cole, both of Albuquerque, NM; Faris, Tulia, TX; sister, Blanche FINNEY, Emporia, KS. Burial: 14 May 1979; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 16 May 1979, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

ROBERTS, Willie E. WADLINGTON b. 20 Sep 1920, Childress, TX. d. 2 Mar 1988, Dallam Co., TX; U.S. Hwy 87, NW of Dalhart; 67 yr 5 mo 12 da. Husband: Lonnie Paul ROBERTS; md. 8 Aug 1940, Raton, Colfax, NM; he d. 25 Oct 1986. Parents: David Bartley WADLINGTON and Josephine Cleveland PAYNE. Preceded in death by husband; 4 brothers: Arlie, Virgil, Arch and Al; and a sister, Verma JOHNSTON. Survived by son, Lonnie Ray, Clayton, NM; daughter, Delonna Jo WINGO, Raton, NM; sister, Letha HORTON, MO. Burial: 5 Mar 1988; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 9 Mar 1988, Clayton, NM.

ROBERTSON, Bernard Efton b. 28 May 1898, Republic, MO. d. 21 Jan 1950, Union Co., NM; 51 yr moved to Pawnee, OK; then to Sedan, NM in 1909; youngest son; his sister d. Jan 1936; he took her 2 sons, Robert and John CASH. Wife: Violet RICHEY. Parents: James W. ROBERTSON and Kate GRIFFIN. Survived by wife, 2 nephews: Robert CASH, U.S. Army; John CASH, of the home. Burial: 24 Jan 1950; informant: wife; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 25 Jan and 1 Feb 1950; Union County Leader, 1 Feb 1950, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

ROBERTSON, Violet A. RICHEY b. 7 Nov 1902, Oil City, PA. d. 10 Jan 1988, Country Life Manor, Clayton, Union, NM; 85 yr 2 mo 3 da; resident of Union Co., NM since 1919. Husband: Bernard ROBERTSON; md. 20 Jun 1927, Dumas, TX; he d. 27 Jan 1950. Parents: Lyman B. RICHEY and Bertha CAUVELL. Survived by 2 brothers: Melvin, Dumas, TX and Raymond, Albuquerque, NM. Burial: 14 Jan 1988; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 13 Jan 1988, Clayton, NM.

ROBINETT, Hettye Bell b. 7 May 1894, Carlton, TX. d. 4 Nov 1973, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 79 yr; resident of Clayton, NM since 1914. Husband: Hiram Hilyard ROBINETT, deceased. Parents: W.T. McCROREY and Nancy Jane MASON. Survived by 3 daughters: Mrs. Wendla Mae POLING; Mrs. Patsy Jane BAKER, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Juanita Lee FRASS, Indianapolis, IN; son, William Tom, Lovington, NM. Burial: 7 Nov 1973; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Book; Union County Leader, 7 Nov 1973, Clayton, NM.

ROBINETT, Hiram Hilyard b. 20 Jan 1892, Livingston, TX. d. 17 Apr 1965, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; came to Union Co., NM in 1915 and homesteaded S of Clapham; orphaned at age 12 yr. Veteran: WW I; NM Wagoner Hq Co 342 Mg Bn. Wife: Hettye Bell McCROREY; md. 31 Mar 1918, Camp Funston, Manhattan, KS. Parents: William Tom ROBINETT and Mattie KENNER, d. 1904. Preceded in death by parents, 5 brothers and sisters. Survived by wife; 3 daughters: Mrs. J.M. POLING, Jr., Clapham, NM; Mrs. Leo J. FRASS, Indianapolis, IN; Mrs. Joe Bob BAKER, Clayton, NM; son, Tom, Lovington, NM; brother, Hardy, Sunray, TX; half-brother, Wesley CUNNINGHAM, Oklahoma City, OK. Burial: 19 Apr 1965; cemetery inscription; Winchester 7:69; Union County Leader, 21 Apr 1965, Clayton, NM.

ROBINSON, Baby Pd. 2 Nov 1918. Burial: Kilburn Small Book 2.

ROBINSON, J.H. Pd. 5 Jul 1915. Burial: Kilburn Small Book 1; Samuel W. LYON app. adm of estate, 15 Jul 1915; The Clayton News, 24 Jul 1915, Clayton, NM.

ROBINSON, Mary Eliza OLSON b. 15 Apr 1874, Leon Co., TX. d. 25 Jan 1936, Clayton, Union, NM; 62 yr 9 mo 12 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 25 yr. Husband: James A. ROBINSON; md. 29 Nov 1891, Colin Co., TX; had 6 children; 2 preceded her in death. Parents: William Lyle OLSON, b. Sweden and Luella REINHARDT, b. AL. Survived by 2 sons: Orvill, Clayton, NM and Elmer, Oklahoma City, OK; 2 daughters: Mrs. Ola BEGLEY, Colusa, CA and Mrs. Bonnie JOHNSON, Kansas City, MO; 2 brothers: G.A. OLSON and W.Y. OLSON. Burial: 29 Jan 1936; informant: Vernon O. ROBINSON, son; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 5; The Clayton News, 29 Jan 1936, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

ROBINSON, Raymond Ralph b. Wheeler, TX. d. 6 Sep 1999; 64 yrs; started school in Shamrock, TX; when he was 9, his family moved to the Bunker Hill area and he attended school in Sedan. Veteran: US MarineCorp, 1954 to 1957; for three years worked for El Paso Natural Gas in Farmington; from 1960 until his retirement in 1989, he worked for Northwest Pipeline Co.; lived mostly in Durango and Bayfield, CO; in 1989, moved to Clayton. Wife: Mary Ruth MASON; md. 1954 at Clayton, NM. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Melissa D. MANION of Kansas City, KS., Vanessa NEWCOMB of Cheyenne, WY, and Teresa MILTON of Cedar Ridge, CO; a brother, Clifton ROBINSON of Hartley, TX; a sister, Alta Faye CALLIS of Sedan; and seven grandchildren. Burial: Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton; Amarillo Daily News, 8 Sep 1999.

ROBISON, I'Leta KIRBY b. 1909, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 13 Apr 1963, Houston, TX. Husband: Jarvis Lee ROBISON. Father: J.R. KIRBY. Survived by husband and daughter, Susan. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 17 Apr 1963, Clayton, NM.

ROBISON, Jarvis Lee b. 25 Oct 1907, Byers, OK. d. 7 Jun 1978, Houston, TX; 70 yr. Wife: I'Leta KIRBY; she d. 13 Apr 1963. Survived by daughter, Susan FERGUSON, Quanah, TX; brother, Glen ROBISON, MO. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 14 Jun 1978, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

ROCK, Annie L. d. 22 May 1961, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM. Husband: Emmitt Lee ROCK. Burial: 24 May 1961; Union County Leader, 24 May 1961, Clayton, NM.

ROCK, Emmett Lee b. 1885, Center, KY. d. Aug 1976, Guymon, OK; 91 yr; employee of City of Clayton for 27 yr; retired 1965. Wife 1): Annie L.; she d. 1961. Wife 2): Grace Ellen OTILEA ESLINGER; md. 31 Jul 1963, Union Co., NM. Survived by wife, 2 daughters: Hazel ROCK, Guymon, OK and Mrs. Emma SMITH, Downey, CA; son, Henry, Monroe, KY; 2 stepdaughters: Mrs. Leona KLEBEY, Portland, OR and Mrs. Irma STARK, Bowling Green, KY. Burial: 25 Aug 1976; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 25 Aug 1976, Clayton, NM.

RODELL, Gustavas A. b. 25 Dec 1855, Galesburg, IL. d. 18 Jan 1935, Clayton, Union, NM; 79 yr 23 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 17 yr; widowed. Parents: John RODELL, b. Sweden; mother b. Sweden. Survived by son, Carl A. RODELL, Oak Creek, CO. Burial: 21 Jan 1935; informant: Carl A. RODELL, Oak Creek, CO; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 5; The Clayton News, 23 Jan 1935, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

RODRIGUEZ, Adelina PADILLA b. 19 May 1927, Miera, Union, NM. d. 17 Mar 1953, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 25 yr. Husband: Juan Andres RODRIGUEZ; md. 27 Feb 1949, Union Co., NM. Parents: Higinio PADILLA and Juanita VIGIL. Burial: 21 Mar 1953; informant: mother; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; d. cert.

RODRIGUEZ, Andy Joe d 31 Oct 1971, Clayton, Union, NM; 29 Apr 1971, gravestone; 1 mo 16 da. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew RODRIGUEZ, Jr. Survived by parents; sister of 1 yr; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew RODRIGUEZ, Sr., Clayton, NM. Burial: 1 Nov 1971; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 3 Nov 1971, Clayton, NM.

RODRIGUEZ, Barbara Ermelinda b. 3 Sep 1952, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 12 Nov 1952, Clayton, Union, NM; 10 weeks. Parents: Andy RODRIGUEZ and Rosa SANDOVAL. Burial: 14 Nov 1952; informant: father; d. cert.

RODRIGUEZ, Carmelita b. 25 Jul 1935, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 22 Jun 1936, Clayton, Union, NM; 10 mo 29 da. Parents: Juan RODRIGUEZ, b. Mora Co., NM and Martina GONZALES, b. Pasamonte, Union, NM. Burial: 23 Jun 1936; d. cert.

RODRIGUEZ, Christobal Adelaido b. 8 Feb 1949, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 18 Feb 1949, Clayton, Union, NM; 11 da. Parents: Adelaido RODRIGUEZ and Piedad VIGIL. Burial: 19 Feb 1949; informant: mother; d. cert.

RODRIGUEZ, Florencio b. 8 Nov 1858, Mora Co., NM. d. 2 Oct 1935, Clayton, Union, NM; 76 yr 11 mo 8 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 38 yr. Wife: Antonita PACHECO; deceased. Parents: Juan B. RODRIGUEZ, b. NM and Altagracia ARMIJO, b. NM. Survived by 5 sons. Burial: 3 Oct 1935; informant: Juan RODRIGUEZ, Clayton, NM; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 7 Oct 1935, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

RODRIGUEZ, John Eloy b. 10 Apr 1945, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 16 Aug 1945, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 4 mo 6 da. Parents: Juan Andres RODRIGUEZ, b. Moses, Union, NM and Lourdes ARMIJO, b. Farley, Colfax, NM. Burial: 17 Aug 1945; informant: father; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; d. cert.

RODRIGUEZ, Juan Andres b. 22 Feb 1884, Mora, Mora, NM. d. 9 Jul 1980, Town Hall Estates Nursing Home, Clayton, Union, NM; 96 yr 4 mo 17 da. Wife: Frances OLIVAS; md. 28 Oct 1905, Union Co., NM; she d. 1930. Parents: Florencio RODRIGUEZ and Tonita PACHECO. Survived by daughter, Andrea ROMERO, Denver, CO; 2 sons: Andy and Max, both of Clayton, NM; brother, Juan, Los Angeles, CA. Burial: 12 Jul 1980; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 16 Jul 1980, Clayton, NM.

RODRIGUEZ, Louis G. b. 1892; 16 May 1888, marriage license. d. 3 Jan 1962; 61 yr. Wife: Bersabe DOMINGUEZ; md. 12 Aug 1919, Union Co., NM. Parents: Florencio RODRIGUEZ and Antonita PACHECO. Burial: 6 Jan 1962; cemetery inscription; marriage record; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 10 Jan 1962, Clayton, NM.

RODRIGUEZ, Lourdes ARMIJO b. 7 Dec 1928, Farley, Colfax, NM. d. 14 Jul 1945, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 16 yr 7 mo 7 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 6 yr. Husband: Andy RODRIGUEZ, 23 yr. Parents: Zeke ARMIJO and Odelia VIGIL. Burial: 17 Jul 1945; informant: husband; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; d. cert.

RODRIGUEZ, Martina GONZALES b. 16 May 1913 d. 14 Feb 1954; 41 yr; died in childbirth. Husband: Juan B. RODRIGUEZ; md. 10 Apr 1936, Union Co., NM. Parents: Ignacio GONZALES and Manuela JARAMILLO. Burial: 17 Feb 1954; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

RODRIGUEZ, Mary Juanita b. 4 Jul 1951, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 21 Sep 1951, Clayton, Union, NM; 2 mo 17 da. Mother: Dora RODRIGUEZ. Burial: 22 Sep 1951; informant: Mrs. Dora JARAMILLO, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

RODRIGUEZ, Maximinio b. 11 Apr 1926 d. 7 Jul 1992.

RODRIGUEZ, Nancy Agnes b. 12 Jun 1950, NM. d. 8 Oct 1950, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 3 mo 26 da. Parents: Andres RODRIGUEZ and Rose E. SANDOVAL. Burial: 10 Oct 1950; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; d. cert.

ROGERS, Amanda I. BIGLER b. 17 Oct 1873, Balvier, OH. d. 19 Nov 1943, Clayton, Union, NM; 70 yr 1 mo 2 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 33 yr. Husband: Willis E. ROGERS of Wooster, OH, age 83 yr; md. Denver, CO. Father: Mr. BIGLER, b. Switzerland. Survived by husband, nephew and niece. Burial: 21 Nov 1943; informant: husband; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:93; Union County Leader, 25 Nov 1943, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

ROGERS, Willis E. b. 28 Jul 1860, Napoleon, OH. d. 2 Mar 1951, Clayton, Union, NM; 90 yr 7 mo 3 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 42 yr; came to Seneca, NM in 1907; moved to Clayton in 1943. Wife 1): Minnie MILLER; she d. 2 yr after marriage. Wife 2): Amanda I. BIGLER; md. 1923, deceased. Survived by a niece in OH. Burial: 11 Mar 1951; informant: Cora Lee REEDER; cemetery inscription; d. cert.; Union County Leader, 14 Mar 1951, Clayton, NM.

ROMERO, Adela R. b. 1896, Holman, Mora, NM. d. 22 Sep 1965, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM. Husband: David D. ROMERO. Survived by husband; 3 sons: Albert VALDEZ, Ovid, ID; Daniel ROMERO, Albuquerque, NM and Nick ROMERO, Raton, NM; 5 daughters: Martha TRUJILLO, Clayton, NM; Viola BERG, Mora, NM; Flora TIXIER, San Pedro, CA; Lena StrOCK, Pebble Beach, CA and Triney VERA, Dalhart, TX. Burial: 25 Sep 1965; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 29 Sep 1965, Clayton, NM.

ROMERO, Alaver b. 14 Aug 1950, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 29 Aug 1950, Clayton, Union, NM; 15 da. Parents: Bennie Joe ROMERO and Maxine MONTOYA. Burial: 29 Aug 1950; informant: father; d. cert.

ROMERO, Albinita PACHECO d. 27 Mar 1930, Clayton, Union, NM. Husband: Eutimio ROMERO. Burial: St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

ROMERO, Anthony b. 7 Aug 1976, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 8 Aug 1976, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 20 hr 6 min. Parents: Joe TRUJILLO and Sandra ROMERO. Burial: 9 Aug 1976; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass.

ROMERO, Baby Boy b. 28 Jul 1943, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 30 Jul 1943, Clayton, Union, NM. 2 da. Parents: Manuel ROMERO, b. Miera, Union, NM and Crusita GRIEGO, b. Mora Co., NM. Burial: 31 Jul 1943; informant: father; d. cert.

ROMERO, Cornelia b. 28 Jan 1914; 28 Jan 1911, marriage license. d. 8 Dec 1966, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 52 yr. Husband 1): Lorenzo VIGIL; md. 8 Dec 1928, Union Co., NM. Husband 2): Esequiel ROMERO. Survived by husband, Clayton, NM; daughter, Mrs. Silviano SANCHEZ, 3 sons: Steven, Rosendo and Higinio VIGIL; 3 brothers, 2 sisters and 3 step-daughters. Burial: 10 Dec 1966; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 14 Dec 1966, Clayton, NM.

ROMERO, Crucita GRIEGO b. 3 May 1903, Palo Blanco, Colfax, NM; d. 23 Oct 1980, Silsbee Doctors Hospital, Silsbee, TX; 77 yr 5 mo 20 da. Husband: Manuel ROMERO; md. 7 Aug 1923, Union Co., NM; he d. 7 Mar 1971. Parents: Adon GRIEGO and Matildita LUJAN. Preceded in death by husband, 12 children, 4 brothers and sisters. Survived by 2 daughters: Isabel VIASANA, Kountze, TX and Carmilita VIGIL, Clayton, NM; 2 brothers: Tony GRIEGO and Paul GRIEGO, both of Dalhart, TX. Burial: 28 Oct 1980; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 29 Oct 1980, Clayton, NM.

ROMERO, Daniel b. 21 Mar 1887, Penasco, Taos, NM. d. 28 Dec 1984, Country Life Manor, Clayton, Union, NM; 97 yr 9 mo 7 da; widowed. Parents: Jose ROMERO and Vidalita VIGIL. Survived by daughter, Rae SUND, Colorado Springs, CO and son, Tom ROMERO, Las Cruces, NM. Burial: 3 Jan 1984; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

ROMERO, David Daniel b. 17 Apr 1888 d. 7 Dec 1968, Dalhart, TX; 79 yr. Wife: Adela ROMERO. Survived by 3 sons: Daniel, Albuquerque, NM; Nick, Raton, NM and Albert F. VALDEZ, Ovid, ID; 5 daughters: Triney VERA, Dalhart, TX; Martha TRUJILLO, Clayton, NM; Viola BERG, Mora, NM; Flora TIXIER, San Perdo, CA and Lena StrOCH, Pebble Beach, CA; brother, Fermin ROMERO, Pueblo, CO. Burial: 12 Dec 1968; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 11 Dec 1968, Clayton, NM.

ROMERO, Doloritas MARES b. Mar 1850, Terra Amarilla, Rio Arriba, NM. d. 7 Jul 1924, Clayton, Union, NM; 74 yr; came with first settlers to this area. Husband: Rev. Leandro ROMERO; md. 1867; he d. 1913, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Francisco MARES, b. NM and Isabel, b. NM. Children: Mrs. Jose ARMIJO, Mrs. Adelaida ARCHULETA, Francito ROMERO, Mrs. Saturnino PINARD, Mrs. Alberto SANCHEZ, Mrs. Vincente A. GARCIA and Mrs. L.A. MARTINEZ. Burial: 8 Jul 1924; cemetery inscription; Winchester 1:63; The Clayton News and The Clayton Citizen, 11 Jul 1924, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

ROMERO, Enriques d. 5 Aug 1954; 10 yr. Parents: Manuel ROMERO and Josita GRIEGO. Burial: 9 Aug 1954; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

ROMERO, Esequiel b. 20 Feb 1909, Yates, Union, now Harding, NM. d. 25 Jan 1989, Clayton, Union, NM; 79 yr 11 mo 5 da. Wife: Cornelia PADILLA VIGIL. Parents: Adolfo ROMERO and Adelaida MARTINEZ. Survived by 3 daughters: Elsie RIVERA, Guymon, OK; Mary Ann ROYBAL, Hooker, OK and Vickey CORDOVA, Stinnett, TX; sister, Mrs. Felix (Sadie) GARCIA, Clayton, NM. Burial: 28 Jan 1989; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 1 Feb 1989, Clayton, NM.

ROMERO, Frankie Joe b. 26 Aug 1958 d. 15 Jan 1959. Burial: cemetery inscription.

ROMERO, Gabriel Steven b. 6 Oct 1920, Palo Blanco, Colfax, NM. d. 20 Oct 1978, Clayton, Union, NM; 58 yr 14 da; single. Parents: Marcial ROMERO and Sostnes CHAVEZ. Survived by 3 brothers: Frank, Pueblo, CO; Anastacio, Denver, CO and Adon, ID; 2 sisters: Juanita MIGS and Maria HERNANDEZ, both of Pueblo, CO. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 25 Oct 1978, Clayton, NM.

ROMERO, Gilberto d. 7 Mar 1971, Clayton, Union, NM; 24 yr; died in a fire. Father: Manuel ROMERO; died at the same time. Mother: Crusita GRIEGO. Survived by mother, 2 sisters: Isabel VIASANA, Monohans, TX and Carmelita VIGIL, Clayton, NM; uncle, Seferino ROMERO, Clayton, NM. Burial: Union County Leader, 10 Mar 1971, Clayton, NM.

ROMERO, Henry Joe b. 26 May 1935, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 5 Aug 1954, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 19 yr; single. Parents: Manuel ROMERO and Crusita GRIEGO. Burial: 9 Aug 1954; d. cert.

ROMERO, Inocencia DURAN b. 6 Apr 1886, TX. d. 13 Sep 1930, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 44 yr 5 mo 6 da; suicide. Husband: Dave ROMERO. Parents: Jose D. DURAN, b. TX and Benigna MAZ, b. CO. Survived by husband and 2 brothers, Juan and Jim DURAN. Burial: 14 Sep 1930; Winchester 2:92; The Clayton News, 18 Sep 1930, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

ROMERO, Isabell ARGUELLO b. 26 May 1918, Sabino, Union, now Harding, NM. d. 15 Jan 1975, Clayton, Union, NM; 56 yr. Parents: Pedro ARGUELLO and Franciscita GONZALES. Survived by mother, 3 daughters: Carolyn WHEELER, Dalhart, TX; Viola ABEYTA, Dalhart, TX and Lorenceta MONTOYA, Dalhart, TX; 5 sons: Pete and Moises ROMERO, Dalhart, TX; Tony ROMERO, Guymon, OK; Christy ROMERO, Guymon, OK and J.D. LEAL, Clayton, NM; 2 brothers: Pete and Benjamin ARGUELLO. Burial: 17 Jan 1975; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 22 Jan 1975, Clayton, NM.

ROMERO, James b. 25 Jul 1935, Gladstone, Union, NM. d. 24 Oct 1935, Clayton, Union, NM; 2 mo 29 da. Parents: Emelio ROMERO, b. Barney, Union, NM and Mary CHAVEZ, b. Wagon Mound, Mora, NM. Burial: 25 Oct 1935; informant: father; d. cert.

ROMERO, Jose Fructoso Telesfor b. 25 May 1901, Bueyeros, Harding, NM. d. 13 Jul 1976, Guymon, OK; 75 yr. Parents: Adolfo ROMERO and Adelaida MARTINEZ. Survived by brother, Esequiel ROMERO and sister, Seniada GARCIA, both of Clayton, NM. Burial: 15 Jul 1976; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 21 Jul 1976, Clayton, NM.

ROMERO, Joe Emelio b. 1906 d. 23 Jul 1961, Amarillo, TX; 54 yr. Parents: Francisco ROMERO and Eulalia CRUZ. Burial: cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

ROMERO, Julia b. 12 Apr 1942, Farley, Colfax, NM. d. 23 Sep 1942, Clayton, Union, NM; 5 mo 11 da. Parents: John ROMERO, b. Union Co., NM; near Miera and Tillie GONZALES, b. Union Co., NM; near Miera. Burial: 24 Sep 1942; informant: father; Kilburn Small Book 6; d. cert.

ROMERO, Leandro, Rev. b. 26 Feb 1839 d. 14 Feb 1913, Clayton, Union, NM, at home; 77 yr. Wife: Doloritas MARES. Daughter: Mrs. Saturnino PINARD. Burial: cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 1; The Clayton News, 15 Feb 1913, Clayton, NM.

ROMERO, Manuel b. 3 Jan 1942, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 15 Jun 1942, Clayton, Union, NM; 5 mo 12 da. Parents: Manuel ROMERO, b. Tramperos, Union, NM and Crusita GRIEGO, b. Mora Co., NM. Burial: 16 Jun 1942.

ROMERO, Manuel b. 12 Sep 1891, Tramperos, Union, NM. d. 7 Mar 1971, Clayton, Union, NM; died in a fire; resident of Clayton, NM for 33 yr. Veteran: WW I; NM Pvt Co C 1 Div Bn. Wife: Crusita GRIEGO of Yates, NM; md. 7 Sep 1926, Bueyeros, Harding, NM. Survived by wife; 2 daughters: Isabel VIASANA, Monohans, TX and Carmelita VIGIL, Clayton, NM; brother, Seferino, Clayton, NM. Burial: 9 Mar 1971; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 10 Mar 1971, Clayton, NM.

ROMERO, Marcello b. 28 Dec 1898 d. 3 Mar 1969, Clayton, Union, NM; date estimated; 70 yr; found dead in apartment. Veteran: NM Pvt 203 AAA AW Bn CAC. Burial Mar 1969; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 12 Mar 1969, Clayton, NM.

ROMERO, Maria Juanita Josephine LOBB b. 5 Apr 1954, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 10 Aug 1954, Clayton, Union, NM; 5 mo 5 da. Parents: Joe LOBB and Carmelita Mary ROMERO. Burial: 11 Aug 1954; informant: mother; d. cert.

ROMERO, Marie GONZALES b. 12 May 1862, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, NM. d. 27 Oct 1934, Clayton, Union, NM; 72 yr 5 mo 15 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 40 yr. Husband: Francisco ROMERO, deceased. Parents: Remundo GONZALES and Antonia MARTINEZ. Burial: 28 Oct 1934; informant: Nestor MARTINEZ, Barney, NM; d. cert.

ROMERO, Moises b. 5 Jun 1893 d. 14 Aug 1971. Burial: cemetery inscription.

ROMERO, Pablo b. 15 Jan 1866, d. cert.; 15 Jan 1864, Mora Co., NM, newspaper and gravestone. d. 15 Nov 1951, Clayton, Union, NM, d. cert.; 16 Nov 1951, newspaper; 85 yr 10 mo; 1891, moved to Pasamonte, NM. Wife: Felicita R. SANDOVAL; md. 9 Jan 1920, Union Co., NM. Parents: Juan ROMERO and Julianita PARIZ. Survived by son, Robert SANDOVAL, Clayton, NM; 2 brothers: Jesus, Mora, NM and Felipe ROMERO, Farley, NM. Burial: 18 Nov 1951; informant: Robert SANDOVAL; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, and The Clayton News, 21 Nov 1951, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

ROMERO, Santiago b. 5 Jul 1935; bapt. 20 Sep 1935, Pasamonte, Union, NM. d. 24 Oct 1935; colic. Parents: Emilio ROMERO and Maria CHAVEZ, both of Gladstone, NM. Burial: 25 Oct 1935; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

ROMERO, Seferino T. b. 26 Aug 1887, Tramperos, Union, NM. d. 8 Jul 1972, Clayton, Union, NM; 74 yr. Wife: Sofia GONZALES; md. Tramperos, Union, NM; marriage license dated 6 Jan 1964. Survived by wife; daughter, Bertha CRISMAN, Clayton, NM; son, Frank, Santa Fe, NM. Burial: 10 Jul 1972; cemetery inscription; marriage record; Union County Leader, 12 Jul 1972, Clayton, NM; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

ROMERO, T. b. 1944 d. 1971. Burial: cemetery inscription.

ROMERO, Twins b. & d. 1978. Burial: cemetery inscription.

RONQUILLO, Baby b. & d. 5 Jun 1973; stillborn. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. RONQUILLO, Felt, OK. Burial: 6 Jun 1973; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

ROSE, Ernest Howard b. 18 Jul 1931, Dalhart, Hartley, TX. d. 25 May 1949, St. Anthony's Hospital, Amarillo, TX; 17 yr 10 mo 7 da; single. Parents: J. Ollie and Elizabeth ROSE. Survived by parents, Trinidad, CO; brother, Raymond, Fort Worth, TX; sister, Mrs. Maxine TURNER, Corona, CA. Burial: 27 May 1949; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:271; The Clayton News, 25 May and 15 Jun 1949; Union County Leader, 1 and 15 Jun 1949, Clayton, NM.

ROSE, Fred H. b. 5 Aug 1887, Gilford, KS. d. 7 Jul 1970, Mt. Dora, Union, NM; lived in Olton, TX, 1913-1932; then moved to NM. Veteran: Pfc Btry D 131 Field Arty. Survived by brothers: Lloyd ROSE, Logan, NM; W.B. ROSE, Olton, TX; nieces and nephews. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 15 Jul 1970, Clayton, NM.

ROSE, John Oliver b. 30 Jan 1891, AR. d. 15 Apr 1967, Anaheim, CA; 76 yr; former resident of Moses area, Union Co., NM; was visiting daughter, Maxine TURNER, at time of death. Wife: Susan Elizabeth MILLER. Parents: James P. ROSE, b. IL and Amarillis MORRISON, b. AR. Preceded in death by 2 sons: Noel, d. 1944, and Howard, d. 1949 at Clayton, NM. Survived by wife; daughter (above); son, John Raymond, Fort Worth, TX; brother, Hugh, Dalhart, TX. Burial: cemetery inscription; Winchester 7:144; Union County Leader, 19 Apr 1967, Clayton, NM.

ROSE, Noel Blaine b. 1 Feb 1924, Hartley Co., TX. d. 21 Oct 1944, Philippines; WW II; S/Sgt Weapons Tr. 7th Cav; came to Union Co., NM in 1939. Parents: J.O. ROSE and Elizabeth MILLER. Survived by parents; brother, Raymond, and sister, Mrs. Lester (Maxine) TURNER, all of Boncarbo, CO; grandmother, Mrs. J.P. ROSE, and uncle, Hugh ROSE, Dalhart, TX; sister, Pyote, TX. Burial: 3 Oct 1949; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:286; The Clayton News, 15 Nov 1944 and 12 Oct 1949; Union County Leader, 30 Nov 1944 and 19 Oct 1949, Clayton, NM.

ROSE, Susan Elizabeth MILLER b. 29 May 1896, OK. d. 7 Dec 1974, Trinidad, CO. Husband: John Oliver ROSE; deceased. Survived by son, John R. ROSE, Santa Fe, NM; daughter, Mrs. Lester H. TURNER, Anaheim, CA; sister, Mrs. R.B. SPARKS, Azle, TX. Burial: 11 Dec 1974; on, cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 8 Jan 1975, Clayton, NM.

ROSS, Barbara Faye CAVENDER b. 20 Aug 1931, Union Co., NM; near Clayton. d. 1 Sep 1957, Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM; 26 yr; heart failure. Husband: Charles D. ROSS; md. 24 Feb 1950, Union Co., NM. Father: Otho CAVENDER. Survived by husband; 2 children: 5 yr and 18 mo; father; 2 brothers; sister. Burial: 4 Sep 1957; cemetery inscription; Winchester 6:22; Union County Leader, 4 Sep 1957, Clayton, NM.

ROSS, Bill Burial: cemetery inscription.

ROSS, Charles D., Jr. b. 5 May 1951, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 18 Sep 1951, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 4 mo 13 da. Parents: Charles D. ROSS and Barbara Faye CAVENDER. Burial: 20 Sep 1951; informant: father; cemetery inscription; Winchester 5:29; Union County Leader, and The Clayton News, 19 Sep 1951, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

ROSS, Sarah Ann KANESTER b. 19 Feb 1875, Polk Co. TN. d. 7 Jul 1941, Clayton, Union, NM; 66 yr 4 mo 18 da; 1901, came to OK after death of her husband; came to Clayton, NM in 1928; lived in Union Co., NM for 13 yr. Husband: Ramey ROSS; md. 1894; he d. 1899; had 2 sons; Clyde, d. in infancy. Parents: August KANESTER, b. TN and Mary JENKINS, b. TN. Survived by son, William, Clayton, NM; 4 sisters: Mrs. BATES, Custer City, OK; Martha PARIS, Gallup, NM; Minerva RYMER, Pasadena, CA and Hattie Bell KANESTER; 2 brothers: R. KANESTER, Canada and Taylor, Clinton, OK. Burial: 8 Jul 1941; informant: William ROSS, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 9 Jul 1941; Union County Leader, 10 Jul 1941, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

ROUNDtrEE, Dudley b. 1 Feb 1869, Collin Co., TX. d. 7 Mar 1923, Union Co., NM; 16 mi. SW of Clayton; 54 yr 1 mo 6 da; came to Union Co., NM in 1906. Wife: Gertie ENGLAND; sister of A.L. ENGLAND. Mother: Eliza FITZHUGH, b. MO. Survived by wife, 2 daughters: Mrs. R.E. (Ressie) McCARLEY, Clayton, NM and Mrs. T.C. (Lela) CROSSET, Mansker, NM; sister, Mrs. Ida COFFEY, McKinney, TX; and Mrs. COOPER, Dallas, TX. Burial: 7 Mar 1923; informant: A.L. ENGLAND, Clayton, NM; Kilburn Small Book 3; The Clayton Citizen and The Clayton News, 16 Mar 1923, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

ROUSH, Annie BOGGESS b. 3 Mar 1861, WV. d. 31 May 1940, Clayton, Union, NM; 79 yr 2 mo 28 da. Husband: George ROUSH, deceased. Father: Lewis BOGGESS. Burial: 2 Jun 1940; informant: Warner ROUSH, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; d. cert.

ROUSH, Charles E. b. 1898. d. 1972. Burial: cemetery inscription.

ROUSH, Cloyd W. b. 2 Jul 1879, Elida, OH. d. 14 Jun 1931, Union Co., NM; near Grenville; 51 yr 11 mo 12 da; came to NM in 1911. Wife: Rhoda Belle DILLSAVER; md. 7 Apr 1901, Lima, OH. Parents: Joseph ROUSH, b. PA and Mary SPANGLER, b. OH. Survived by wife and 2 sons, Orlo and Van. Burial: 17 Jun 1931; informant: wife; cemetery inscription; Winchester 2:138; The Clayton News, 17 Jun 1931, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

ROUSH, George Washington b. 16 Feb 1866, WV; 1864, gravestone. d. 22 Nov 1936, Union Co., NM; near Clayton; 70 yr 9 mo 6 da; in 1929, came to Union Ridge community in Union Co., NM; lived in Union Co., NM for 7 yr. Wife: Annie BOGGESS; md. 9 Jun 1886. Survived by wife and 2 sons, Harlie and Warner. Burial: 24 Nov 1936; informant: Harley ROUSH, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 5; Union County Leader, 26 Nov 1936, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

ROUSH, Rhoda Belle DILLSAVER b. 1881 d. 15 Mar 1958, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, NM; 76 yr; moved from Clayton to Albuquerque 12 yr ago. Survived by 2 sons: Van, Albuquerque, NM and Orlo, Dove Creek, CO. Burial: cemetery inscription; Winchester 6:40; Union County Leader, 19 Mar 1958, Clayton, NM.

ROUSH, Walter Warner b. 14 Nov 1899. d. 5 Jun 1987. Parents: George Washington ROUSH and Annie BOGGESS. Burial: cemetery inscription.

ROWE, F.M. b. NY. d. 7 Jan 1914; 68 yr; came to Clayton, NM 7 yr ago; step-father of George and Will JENKINS. Burial: The Clayton News, 10 Jan 1914, Clayton, NM.

ROWE, Lydia Ann MOORE b. 29 Jun 1936, Amesville, OH. d. 25 Aug 1909, Clayton, Union, NM. Husband 1): Eugene B. JENKINS; md. Apr 1855 and moved to Concordia, KS; he d. 1876; 4 children. Husband 2). F.M. ROWE; md. 1886 and moved to Clayton, NM in 1906. Survived by 3 sons: George M. JENKINS; William E. JENKINS and Harlan H. JENKINS; niece, Mrs. W.E. NICHOLSON and nephew, E.M. JENKINS. Burial: The Clayton Enterprise, 3 Sep 1909, Clayton, NM.

ROYBAL b. 1869. d. 1946. Burial: cemetery inscription.

ROYBAL, Alhandro Pd. 13 Jul 1917. Burial: Kilburn Small Book 1.

ROYBAL, Baby Boy b. 26 Apr 1944, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 28 Apr 1944, Clayton, Union, NM; 2 1/2 da. Mother: Eutila ROYBAL, b. Union Co., NM. Burial: 29 Apr 1944; informant: W.D. ROYBAL, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

ROYBAL, Esequiel R. SALAZAR (ROYBAL is an adopted name) b. Ocate, Mora, NM. d. 20 Feb 1944, Clayton, Union, NM; ca 58 yr; run over by train; lived in Union Co., NM, 11 yr. Wife: Olelia, age 54 yr. Parents: Jesus Mario SALAZAR and Felicita ROYBAL. Survived by wife, 5 children: Manuel, Esequiel, Jr., Amada, Linda, and Olelia, all of Clayton, NM. Burial: 22 Feb 1944; informant: Joe GARCIA, Clayton, NM; Kilburn Small Book 7; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; The Clayton News, 23 Feb 1944; Union County Leader, 24 Feb 1944, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

ROYBAL, George Junior b. & d. 5 May 1941, Clayton, Union, NM; stillborn. Mother: Otelia ROYBAL, b. Miera, Union, NM. Burial: 5 May 1941; informant: Joe GARCIA, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

ROYBAL, Nieves M. VIGIL b. 2 Feb 1905 d. 16 Oct 1964, St. Anthony's Hospital, Amarillo, TX; 59 yr. Husband: Esequel ROYBAL; md. 11 Sep 1950, Union Co., NM. Parents: Jinario VIGIL and Carolina BACA. Survived by 6 daughters and 1 son. Burial: 20 Oct 1964; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 21 Oct 1964, Clayton, NM.

ROYBAL, Eutemia SANDOVAL b. 1880; 24 Sep 1890, marriage license. d. 26 Aug 1963, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM. Husband: Ezequiel ROYBAL; md. 27 Apr 1911, Union Co., NM. Parents: Amado SANDOVAL and Simonita PADILLA. Burial: cemetery inscription; marriage record; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, Wed., 28 Aug 1963, Clayton, NM.

RUNDELL, Mrs. J.D. d. 19 Apr 1925. Burial: cemetery inscription.

RUNDELL, Philanda C. d. 21 Apr 1909, at home of her son, Hugh RUNDELL; 77 yr; recently came to NM from NY. Burial: 27 Apr 1909cemetery inscription; The Clayton Enterprise, 26 Apr 1909, Clayton, NM.

RUPP, Earl M. b. 25 Jul 1885, Gaylord, KS. d. 17 Sep 1941, Clayton, Union, NM; 56 yr 1 mo 25 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 30 yr. Wife: Nellie M. RATCLIFF, age 53 yr; md. 23 Dec 1906, Harlan, KS; had 3 children: Morrison, Marvin and Eugene; first 2 preceded him in death. Parents: William Henry RUPP, b. PA and Margaret BOYD. Survived by wife; son, Eugene; daughter-in-law, Ann; brother, Shelly; sister, Mrs. Guy COLE, Gaylord, KS; brother, Billy, CA. Burial: 19 Sep 1941; informant: wife; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:13; The Clayton News, 24 Sep 1941; Union County Leader, 25 Sep 1941, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

RUPP, Margarie infant

RUPP, Marvin Clifton b. 17 Aug 1912, Union Co., NM; 3 mi. SE of Clayton. d. 11 Aug 1927, Clayton, Union, NM; 14 yr 11 mo 25 da. Parents: Earl M. RUPP, b. KS and Nellie RATCLIFF, b. KS. Survived by parents; 2 brothers: Morrison and Eugene; 4 aunts: Mrs. H.A. LORENZEN, Chicago, IL; Miss Helen RATCLIFF and Mrs. F.R. WIGHT. Both of Oakland, CA; Mrs. Guy COLE, Colorado, Springs, CO; 5 uncles: Milo RATCLIFF, Dawson, NM; Shelly RUPP, Gaylord, KS; Elmer SHANLEY, Harlan, KS; O.J. BOYD, Clayton, NM; William RUPP, Gaylord, KS; 2 grandfathers: A.L. RATCLIFF, Maxwell, NM; W.H. RUPP, Gaylord, KS. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 11 Aug 1927, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

RUPP, Morrison Grant b. 14 Dec 1907, Smith Center, Smith, KS. d. 21 Nov 1936, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 28 yr 11 mo 7 da; gunshot; lived in Union Co., NM for 26 yr. Wife: Mildred; divorced. Parents: Earl RUPP, b. Smith Co., KS and Nellie RATCLIFF, b. Smith Co., KS. Burial: 24 Nov 1936; informant: father; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 26 Nov 1936, Clayton, NM; d. cert.; Winchester 3:126.

RUPP, Nellie M. RATCLIFF b. 3 Dec 1888, Gaylord, KS. d. 7 Jan 1971, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 82 yr; came to Clayton, NM in 1911. Husband: Earl M. RUPP; md. 1906, Harlan, KS. Survived by son, Eugene M., Modesto, CA; 2 sisters: Faye LORENZEN and Helen DIGLIA; 3 grandchildren: Gary Morrison, Annell and Roger RUPP, Modesto, CA. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 13 Jan 1971, Clayton, NM.

RUSH, J.A. d. 6 Dec 1917, Clayton, Union, NM; 65 yr; ptomaine poisoning; carpenter came to Clayton, NM from CO. Burial: The Clayton News, 8 Dec 1917, Clayton, NM.

RUSSELL, Eleanor THOMPSON b. 20 Dec 1899, Folsom, Union, NM. d. 25 Feb 1980, Pasadena, CA; 80 yr 2 mo 5 da; graduated from Trinidad high school and Univ. of Denver; had law degree from University of Denver Law School and practiced law in Clayton, NM; was among the first women to practice before the NM Supreme Court. Husband: J. Stephen RUSSELL; she is his first wife; md. 1930, Denver, CO. Parents: Harry G. THOMPSON and Goldie Ann GUYER. Uncle: O.P. EASTERWOOD. Survived by husband, Denver, CO; 2 daughters: Eleanor HOLLIS, Pasadena, CA; Lou MORTENSEN, Boulder, CO; son, John S. RUSSELL, Jr.; mother, Denver, CO; 2 sisters: Marie JORDAN and Freda RESCHER, both of Denver, CO. Burial: 26 Apr 1980; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 16 Apr 1980, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

RUSSELL, Florence Agnes b. 25 Sep 1894, Blue Mound, KS. d. 4 Nov 1978, Union Co., NM; 84 yr 1 mo 9 da. Husband: Fred Herbert RUSSELL, deceased. Parents: George FLEMING and Mary SISSON. Survived by 2 sons: Clarence WINGERT, Benicia, CA and George K. WINGERT; Pacheco, CA; daughter, Phyllis McCUISTION, Clayton, NM; brother, Joe K. FLEMING and sister, Margaret COPE, Branson, MO. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 8 Nov 1978, Clayton, NM.

RUSSELL, James Ramsey b. 26 Nov 1872, Madisonville, Monroe, TN. d. 10 Aug 1953, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 80 yr 8 mo 14 da; came to NM from TN 35 yr ago accompanied by his children and his sister, Ella RUSSELL. Wife: Margaret Ethel WRIGHT; md. 18 May 1899; she d. 6 Oct 1920. Parents: Josiah Rowan RUSSELL and Jane McGILL. Preceded in death by sister and 2 brothers. Survived by 5 daughters: Mrs. Riley CHADWICK, Ashland, KS; Nellie RUSSELL, Sedan, NM; Mrs. Wayne DINGUS, Miami, NM; Mrs. Carl VAN GUNDY and Mrs. Frank THOLBURN, both of Albuquerque, NM; son, Joe, Sedan, NM; the md. daughters given names are: Lucy, Alice and Margaret (only ones given). Burial: 12 Aug 1953; informant: family; cemetery inscription; Winchester 5:103; The Clayton News, 12 and 19 Aug 1953, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

RUSSELL, John Stephen b. 26 Aug 1904. d. 2 Sep 1985, body was cremated in Denver, CO; his first wife, Eleanor, who died Feb 1980, was an attorney in Clayton, NM when they married. She was a niece of early-day Clayton attorney, O.P. EASTERWOOD. Survived by wife, Kim, Denver, CO; 2 daughters: Eleanor Ann HOLLIS, Pasadena, CA; Elfreda Lou MORTENSEN, Denver, CO; son, John Stephen, Jr., Parker, CO; step-son, Bob MOORE, Englewood, CO; sister, Erma LENZ, Pueblo, CO; 7 grandchildren. Burial: cremains; 7 Jun 1986; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 4 Jun 1986, Clayton, NM.

RUSSELL, Josiah Wright b. 23 Jan 1910, Madisonville, TN. d. 22 Oct 1976, Coon Memorial Hospital, Dalhart, TX; 66 yr 8 mo 29 da; single. Parents: James Ramsey RUSSELL and Ethel WRIGHT. Preceded in death by parents, 3 sisters: Alice CHADWICK, 23 Dec 1974; Lucy DINGUS, 23 Mar 1976; Nellie RUSSELL, 18 Apr 1976. Survived by 2 sisters: Margaret VAN GUNDY, Jemez Springs, NM; Ruth THOLBURN, Albuquerque, NM. Burial: 27 Oct 1976; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 27 Oct 1976, Clayton, NM.

RUSSELL, Penelope Nellie b. 8 Apr 1903, Madisonville, TN. d. 18 Apr 1976, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; single. Parents: James Ramsey RUSSELL and Ethel WRIGHT. Preceded in death by parents; 2 sisters: Alice CHADWICK, 23 Dec 1974; Lucy DINGUS, 23 Mar 1976. Survived by brother, Joe RUSSELL, Clayton, NM; 2 sisters: Margaret VAN GUNDY, Jemez Springs, NM; Ruth THOLBURN, Albuquerque, NM. Burial: NM; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 21 Apr 1976, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

RUTLEDGE, Ann Rebecca LEWIEN b. 4 Dec 1901, Dewitt, Saline, NB. d. 15 Jan 1990, Country Life Manor Nursing Home, Clayton, Union, NM; 88 yr. Husband: Donald N. RUTLEDGE; md. 16 Nov 1929, Lincoln, NB. Survived by husband, 3 sisters: Rose MAGNUSON, Clayton, NM; Esther OAKS and Kathryn GRIMESLEY, both of Colorado Springs, CO; 3 brothers: Joe and John, both ordained ministers in New York state; Phillip, Riviera, AZ; sister-in-law, Margaret RICHMOND, Lincoln, NB. Burial: 17 Jan 1990; Union County Leader, 17 Jan 1990, Clayton, NM.

RYAN, Mrs. d. 7 Mar 1947, Dalhart, TX; murdered. Burial: 10 Mar 1947; The Clayton News, 12 Mar 1947, Clayton, NM.

RYDER, Thomas Watson b. 1857, Provincetown, MA. d. 20 May 1930, Clayton, Union, NM; 21 May 1930, newspaper; 73 yr; lived in Union Co., NM for 1 yr; most of life spent in York, NB. Wife: Florence O. RYDER, deceased. Parents: Stephen RYDER, b. Provincetown, MA and Susan CASE, b. Provincetown, MA. Survived by nephew, Sam C. SMALL, and grand niece, Mrs. W.H. CARTER. Burial: 21 May 1930; informant: Mrs. W.H. CARTER, Clayton, NM; The Clayton News, 29 May 1930, Clayton, NM; d. cert.; 23 Nov 1931: final report of W.H. CARTER, adm #743; notice to: J.F. SMALL, J.M. DURHAM, Mary A. WHITE, Bessie F. RINKER and Bernice Vivian CARTER; The Clayton News, 7 Oct 1931, Clayton, NM.

SAAVEDRA, Three Children d. 31 Oct 1919. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Rafael M. SAAVEDRA. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 23 Nov 1919, Clayton, NM.

SAAVEDRA, Rafael M. b. 2 Jul 1870 d. 12 May 1924, Colorado State Hospital, Pueblo, CO; 53 yr 10 mo 2 da; resident of Carr, CO. for the last few years; was probate judge of Union Co., NM, 1912-1917. Survived by wife, 7 children, including Mrs. Eliseo CATANACH, Santa Fe, NM and Mrs. Adelia SOLLIS, Rouse, CO; other children are attending school in Denver, CO; sister-in-law, Mrs. George GOULD, Clayton, NM. Burial: 15 May 1924; cemetery inscription; Winchester 1:56; The Clayton Citizen, and The Clayton News, 16 May 1924, Clayton, NM; The Swastika, Des Moines, NM.

SACHSE, DeWitt Clinton b. 17 Aug 1866, Sachse, TX. d. 16 Nov 1931, Clayton, Union, NM; suicide; 65 yr 2 mo 29 da; came to Union Co., NM in 1917. Wife: Suzanne Lorena HERRING; md. 1884, Sachse, TX. Parents: William SACHSE, b. Frankfurt, Germany and Marcha Ann FROST, b. near Kansas City, MO. Survived by wife, 2 sons: Bryon, Gladstone, NM and D.C., Jr., Clayton, NM; 2 daughters: Mrs. J.R. KIRBY, Clayton, NM and Mrs. John C. WALLACE, Tuttle, OK; 4 brothers: J.K. and J.N., both of Clayton, NM; F.M., Quitique, TX and D.B., Dudley, TX; 2 sisters: Mrs. A.R. BRAND and Mrs. W.W. INGRAM. Burial: 17 Nov 1931; informant: Bryon SACHSE; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 18 Nov 1931; Union County Leader, 19 Nov 1931, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SACHSE, DeWitt Clinton, Jr. 117-7

b. 9 Mar 1908, Sachse, TX. d. 28 May 1969, Gladstone, Union, NM; 61 yr; came to Union Co., NM with parents 53 yr ago. Wife: Janice MORRMAN; md. 16 Jul 1934, Las Vegas, San Miguel, NM. Survived by wife, 2 sons: Clinton, of the home and James, Las Cruces, NM; brother, Bryan, Garland, TX. Burial: 30 May 1969; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 4 Jun 1969, Clayton, NM.

SACHSE, Janice M. b. 1909. d. reserved. Burial: cemetery inscription.

SACHSE, Suzanne Lorena HERRING b. 14 Apr 1867, Murphy, TX. d. 15 Oct 1945, Clayton, Union, NM; 78 yr 6 mo 2 da. Husband: DeWitt C. SACHSE; md. 4 Apr 1885, Murphy, TX; he d. 16 Nov 1931; had 4 children. Parents: Daniel HERRING, b. TN and Eliza NEWMAN, b. KY. Survived by children: Bryan, Grand Prairie, TX; D.C., Gladstone, NM; Mrs. John WALLACE, Oklahoma City, OK and Mrs. J.R. KIRBY, Clayton, NM. Burial: 17 Oct 1945; informant: Mrs. J.R. KIRBY, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; marriage record; Union County Leader, 25 Oct 1945, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SALAS, Frank John b. 11 Feb 1918, Union Co., NM; 11 Feb 1921, marriage license. d. 22 Feb 1966, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 47 yr. Veteran: WW II; NM Cpl 126 Field Arty. Wife: Bonnie Lee CRUMB; md. 26 Oct 1948, Union Co., NM. Survived by son, Allen and 2 daughters, Rosalie and Linda. Burial: 25 Feb 1966; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 23 Feb 1966, Clayton, NM.

SALAS, Jesse Matthew b. & d. 26 Dec 1991, Union County General Hospital, Claytdon, Union, NM. lived a short time. Parents: Lino Lee SALAS and Rachel LINDER MARTINEZ. Survived by parents; 3 brothers: Leo Anthony MONTOYA, Santa Fe, NM; Michael Christopher MAY and Jonathan Lee Ricky SALAS, both of Clayton, NM; grandparents: Richard and Sofia SALAS, Clayton, NM; David and Loida LINDER, Las Vegas, NM; great-grandparents: Lino and Juanita SALAS, Muleshoe, TX; Audrey LINDER, Roy, NM and Eugenia LAZO, Springer, NM; great-great-grandparents, Nabor BLEA, Colorado Springs, CO and Celia CARDENAS, Muleshoe, TX. Burial: 30 Dec 1991; Union County Leader, 1 Jan 1992, Clayton, NM.

SALAS, Jose Decederio b. 1845, Taos, Taos, NM. d. 6 Sep 1926, Moses, Union, NM; 81 yr. Wife: Manuelita, deceased. Burial: 8 Sep 1926; informant: Rolando SALAS, Clayton, NM; d. cert.; Rolando SALAS appt. adm.; The Clayton News, 27 Jan 1927, Clayton, NM.

SALAS, Maria Lilia Edna b. 8 Jan 1925, Des Moines, Union, NM. d. 11 Apr 1984, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 59 yr 3 mo 3 da; divorced. Parents: Antonio SALAS and Nieves VIGIL. Survived by 4 sisters: Victoria PADILLA; Semonita MARQUEZ; Christina MARTINEZ, all of Clayton, NM and Emma SANDOVAL, Dalhart, TX. Burial: 13 Apr 1984; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 18 Apr 1984, Clayton, NM.

SALAS, Ruben Gilbert b. 1933 d. 1 Feb 1971, Clayton, Union, NM; 38 yr; heart attack. Father: Antonio SALAS. Survived by father, Grand Junction, CO; daughter, Ruby SALAS; 5 sisters: Victoria PADILLA, Emma NARANJO, Semonita DE HERRERA and Christina MARTINEZ, all of Clayton, NM and Lily ORTEGA, Albuquerque, NM. Burial: 3 Feb 1971; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 3 Feb 1971, Clayton, NM.

SALAZAR, Adelila SANCHEZ b. 27 Jul 1894, Barney, Union, NM. d. 29 Aug 1989, Clayton, Union, NM; 95 yr 1 mo 2 da. Husband: Marcelino V. SALAZAR; md. Aug 1913; he d. 13 Feb 1977. Parents: E.P. SANCHEZ and Teofila GALLEGOS. Survived by daughter, Frances FARIAS, Clayton, NM; 2 sisters: Linda SANCHEZ, Clayton, NM; Mary RIVERA, Dalhart, TX. Burial: 1 Sep 1989; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 6 Sep 1989, Clayton, NM.

SALAZAR, Anita d. 5 Feb 1940, Clayton, Union, NM; 82 yr. Burial: 6 Feb 1940; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

SALAZAR, Arsenio b. 25 Dec 1941, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 9 Jan 1942, Clayton, Union, NM; 14 da. Parents: Arsenio SALAZAR, Sr., b. near Chico, Colfax, NM and Emma MARQUEZ, b. Des Moines, Union, NM. Burial: 10 Jan 1942; informant: father; Kilburn Small Book 6; d. cert.

SALAZAR, Elfedo b. 12 Oct 1892 d. 29 Oct 1918. Burial: cemetery inscription.

SALAZAR, Federico b. 31 Oct 1860, Taos, Taos, NM. d. 12 Jan 1943, Clayton, Union, NM; 82 yr 2 mo 11 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 60 yr; widowed. Father: Miguel SALAZAR. Survived by daughters. Burial: 13 Jan 1943; informant: Ed SINTAS, he arranged for burial space; John OTTO, employer; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 6; Winchester 4:56; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record Book 1:57; Union County Leader, 14 Jan 1943, Clayton, NM; d. cert.; card of thanks "....father and grandfather...." signed by Alberto SINTAS and Severo OTERO.

SALAZAR, Francisco Pd. 21 Aug 1920. Burial: Kilburn Small Book 3.

SALAZAR, Jose E. b. 27 Oct 1887, Ocate, Mora, NM. d. 31 Dec 1978, Clayton, Union, NM; 91 yr 2 mo 4 da. Wife: Facunda MARTINEZ; d. 1957. Survived by brother, Trinidad SALAZAR, Raton, NM; several nieces and nephews. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 3 Jan 1979, Clayton, NM.

SALAZAR, Juan Andres b. 17 Feb 1922, Des Moines, Union, NM. d. 13 Jul 1974, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 52 yr; life-long resident of Union Co., NM; never married. Parents: Benito SALAZAR and Margaret WEAVER. Survived by mother, Albuquerque, NM; grandmother, Malase WEAVER, Clayton, NM; 6 sisters: Mrs. Lucy GARCIA and Mrs. Elsie GARCIA, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Helen TRUJILLO and Mrs. Beatrice TRUJILLO, Des Moines, NM; Mrs. Joe VALDEZ, Dalhart, TX and Viola SANDOVAL, Albuquerque, NM. Burial: 15 Jul 1974; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Book; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 17 Jul 1974, Clayton, NM.

SALAZAR, Marcelino Vigil b. 3 Jun 1892, Bueyeros, Union, NM, now Harding County. d. 13 Feb 1977, Clayton, Union, NM; at home; 84 yr 8 mo 10 da. Wife: Adelila SANCHEZ; md. Aug 1913. Parents: Noverto SALAZAR and Juanita VIGIL. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; daughter, Frances FARIAS, Clayton, NM; brother, Ermenio SALAZAR, Denver, CO. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; The Clayton News, 15 Feb 1977, Clayton, NM; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

SALAZAR, Maria Carolina BACA b. 1871, Trinidad, CO. d. 28 Oct 1959, Clayton, Union, NM; at home of her daughter, Mrs. Nieves ROYBAL. Husband 1): Jenario VIGIL; md. in CO; deceased; 5 children. Husband 2): Bonifacio SALAZAR; deceased. Parents: Antonio BACA and Isabel LUCERO. Survived by 3 daughters: Mrs. Nieves ROYBAL, Mrs. Filomena SALAS and Mrs. Ursulita GONZALES; 2 sons, Ruben and Andres. Burial: 3 Oct 1959; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 18 Nov 1959, Clayton, NM.

SALAZAR, Mrs. Leandro Pd. 8 Nov 1918. Burial: Kilburn Small Book 2.

SALAZAR, Refugio b. San Antonio, TX. d. 19 Jan 1956, Clayton, Union, NM; 83 yr. Burial: 21 Jan 1956; Winchester 5:168; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

SAMPIER, Francis Ewing b. 16 Oct 1907, Harmon Co., OK. d. 23 Sep 1983, High Plains Baptist Hospital, Amarillo, TX; 75 yr 11 mo 7 da. Wife: Mary S. DAVES; md. 5 Dec 1926, Memphis, TX. Parents: John M. SAMPIER and Gertrude GOODWIN. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; son, Clifford, Littleton, CO; 2 daughters: Claris ALEXANDER, Elkhart, KS; Cleta DUNCAN, Clayton, NM; 3 brothers: Robert, Hollis, OK; Leonard, Brawley, CA; Howard, Elk City, OK; 2 sisters: Edith STONE, Weatherford, TX; Lois BACCUS, Altus, OK; 7 grandchildren. Burial: 26 Sep 1983; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 21 Sep 1983, Clayton, NM.

SAMPIER, Mary S. b. 29 Mar 1911 d. reserved. Burial: cemetery inscription.

SAMSON, Leonard Elbert b. 27 Jul 1890, Llano, TX. d. 10 Jul 1974, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 83 yr; came to Clayton from Eden, TX where he lived for 47 yr; resident of Clayton for 8 yr. Wife: Tantha DAVIS; md. 31 Aug 1919, Stephensville, TX; she d. 11 Jan 1974. Parents: Theodore SAMSON, b. Llano, TX and Josephine ALEXANDER. Survived by foster daughter, Carolyn WATSON; sister, Marian RUSSELL, Adelphi, MD; 4 brothers: Leslie, Rochelle, TX; Theron and Eldon, Fort Worth, TX; Floyd, Rogers, AR. Burial: 11 Jul 1974; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Book; Union County Leader, 17 Jul 1974, Clayton, NM.

SAMSON, Tantha DAVIS b. 13 Oct 1885, Erath Co., TX. d. 8 Feb 1974, Clayton Convalescent Home, Clayton, Union, NM; 88 yr 4 mo 25 da; retired school teacher; resident of Eden, TX, 1919-1966; resident of Clayton for 8 yrs. Husband: Leonard E. SAMSON; md. 31 Aug 1919; deceased. Parents: Robert A. DAVIS, b. Erath Co., TX and Martha OGAN. Survived by 2 nieces: Carolyn WATSON, Clayton, NM; Mary HERRIN, Amarillo, TX; Lewis HERRIN, San Diego, CA. Burial: 11 Feb 1974; Kilburn Book; Union County Leader, 13 Feb 1974, Clayton, NM.

SANCHEZ, A.C. Pd. 14 Jun 1919. Burial: Kilburn Small Book 2.

SANCHEZ, Abedon Albino b. 1 Mar 1883, Barney, Union, NM; 1893, gravestone. d. 10 May 1959, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM. Wife: Esther ARCHULETA; md. 12 Mar 1926; had 7 sons and 5 daughters. Preceded in death by 2 infant sons, Alfonso and William, and by an infant daughter, Judy. Survived by wife, 4 daughters: Mrs. David StrOUD, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Herbert WALLIS and Miss Cecilia SANCHEZ, Albuquerque, NM; Miss Esther Marie SANCHEZ, Clayton, NM; 5 sons: Edward Travis, Albuquerque, NM; Abe, Jr., US Navy, Manessas, VA; Cilo, US Air Force, Goose Bay, Labrador; L.B., The Dalles, OR and Sabino, US Air Force, Abilene, TX; 2 brothers: Louis, Denver, CO and Teofilo, Clayton, NM; 2 sisters: Mrs. Max SALAZAR and Miss Linda SANCHEZ, both of Clayton, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 20 May 1959, Clayton, NM.

SANCHEZ, Adelia MARTINEZ b. 7 Apr 1910, Ocate, Mora, NM. d. 8 Apr 1981, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, NM; 71 yr 1 da. Husband: Enocencio SANCHEZ; md. 11 Mar 1926, Union Co., NM. Parents: Anecito MARTINEZ and Otelia PACHECO. Preceded in death by 2 sons and a daughter. Survived by husband, Clayton, NM; 7 daughters: Beatrice MARTINEZ, Lamar, CO; Lillian CORDOVA and Teresina MONTANO, both of Clayton, NM; Adelina ARMIJO, Raton, NM; Eloise SISNEROS, Durango, CO; Gloria ESPINOSA, Maxwell, NM and Carmel SISNEROS, Dalhart, TX; 3 sons: Daniel SANCHEZ, Dumas, TX; Bennie SANCHEZ, Clayton, NM and Eloy GONZALES, San Francisco, CA; sister, Mrs. M.D. SANCHEZ, Mt. Dora, NM; 5 half-brothers: Severo MARTINEZ, Texline, TX; Fernando MARTINEZ, Clayton, NM; Nestor MARTINEZ, Clovis, NM; Luis MARTINEZ and Conrad MARTINEZ, both of OK; half-sister, Grace GARCIA, Clovis, NM. Burial: 11 Apr 1981; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 15 Apr 1981, Clayton, NM.

SANCHEZ, Adelina Agnes GARCIA b. 11 Jan 1915, Barney, Union, NM. d. 31 Dec 1980, St. Anthony's Hospital, Amarillo, TX; 65 yr 11 mo 20 da. Husband: Alberto F. SANCHEZ; md. 31 May 1934, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Eufracio GARCIA and Felicita CHAVEZ. Survived by husband, Clayton, NM; 2 sons: Ricardo T., Santa Fe, NM and Reinaldo G., Clayton, NM; daughter, Lydia F. POLK, Amarillo, TX; 7 sisters: Florinda LOPEZ, Albuquerque, NM; Lelia GARCIA, Las Vegas, NM; Alice ARELLANO, Stockton, CA; Florence KAPP, San Jose, CA; Odelia ATLER, CA; Juanita ZAPP, Miami, FL and Suzie HOOKS, Groveland, FL. Burial: 3 Jan 1981; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 7 Jan 1981, Clayton, NM.

SANCHEZ, Albert F. b. 30 Jan 1914 d. reserved. Wife: Adelina Agnes GARCIA; md. 1 May 1934. Burial: cemetery inscription.

SANCHEZ, Alberto F., Jr. b. & d. 14 Nov 1947, Clayton, Union, NM; stillborn. Parents: Alberto F. SANCHEZ, Sr., b. Clayton, Union, NM and Adelina GARCIA, b. Barney, Union, NM. Burial: 16 Nov 1947; informant: father; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; d. cert.

SANCHEZ, Amadeo Reymundo b. 21 Dec 1933 d. 21 Dec 1979. Veteran: U.S. Marine Corps; 15 yr. Wife: Mitsuko Judy. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Eno SANCHEZ. Survived by wife, Santa Ana, CA; 2 daughters: Norma VASCO and Judy SANCHEZ, Santa Ana, CA; parents, Clayton, NM; 2 brothers: Bennie, Clayton, NM; and Daniel, Dumas, TX; 7 sisters: Beatrice MARTINEZ, Lamar, CO; Lelia CORDOVA and Teresina MONTANO, Clayton, NM; Adelina ARMIJO, Raton, NM; Eloise SISNEROS, Durango, CO; Gloria ESPINOZA, Maxwell, NM and Carmen SISNEROS, Dalhart, TX. Burial: cremains; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 1 Jan 1980, Clayton, NM.

SANCHEZ, Anita Abelina d. 18 Oct 1919, Clayton, Union, NM; 18 yr; single. Father: C.M. SANCHEZ. Burial: 20 Oct 1919; informant: Roy SANCHEZ, Clayton, NM; Kilburn Small Book 2; The Swastika, 24 Oct 1919, Des Moines, NM; The Clayton News, 25 Oct 1919, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SANCHEZ, Anselmo Elmer, Sr. b. 21 Apr 1917, Barney, Union, NM. d. 27 Mar 1986, University of Colorado Hospital, Denver, CO; 68 yr 11 mo 6 da. Veteran: WW II. Wife: Teresina SANDOVAL; md. 11 Dec 1947, Union Co., NM. Parents: Antonio M. SANCHEZ and Felicita MONTOYA. Preceded in death by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; 4 sons: Elmer, Jr., Raton, NM; Victor, Denver, CO; Ernest, Clayton, NM and David, San Diego, CA; brother, Enocencio, Clayton, NM; 4 sisters: Cleofas SANCHEZ, Clayton, NM; Elvira JIRON, Colorado Springs, CO; Isabel CHAVEZ, Torrington, WY and Rafelita JIMINEZ, Pueblo, CO. Burial: 31 Mar 1986; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 2 Apr 1986, Clayton, NM.

SANCHEZ, Antonio b. 6 May 1910, Barney, Union, NM. d. 9 Jun 1985, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 75 yr 1 mo 3 da. Wife: Mary Frances CORDOVA; md. 10 Aug 1949, Clayton, Union, NM; she was b. 29 Jan 1925. Parents: Antonio SANCHEZ, Sr. and Felicita MONTOYA. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; 3 daughters: Victoria CARDENAS, El Prado, NM; Martha RUIZ, El Centro, CA; Elaine F. SANCHEZ, Clayton, NM; 3 sons: John M., Albuquerque, NM; Anthony, Portales, NM; Filbert, Springer, NM; 4 sisters: Elvira S. JIRON, Colorado Springs, CO; Cleofus, Clayton, NM; Rafalita JIMINEZ, Pueblo, CO; Isabel CHAVEZ, Torrington, WY; 2 brothers: Ino and Elmer, both of Clayton, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 12 Jun 1985, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

SANCHEZ, Baby Girl b. & d. 9 Dec 1921, Clayton, Union, NM; stillborn. Parents: Carlos S. SANCHEZ, b. Taos, Taos, NM and Eutinna MARES, b. Raton, Colfax, NM. Burial: 10 Dec 1921; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 3; d. cert.

SANCHEZ, Bernice b. 1 Feb 1930, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 6 Feb 1930, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 6 da; only child. Parents: Santiago SANCHEZ, b. Cuates, NM and Ruth REVELLE, b. OK. Burial: 7 Feb 1930; informant: father; Winchester: 2:51; Union County Leader, 31 Jan 1930, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SANCHEZ, Braulia GUTIERREZ MARTINEZ b. 4 Mar 1898, Lumber Gap, NM. d. 23 Jul 1975, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 77 yr. Husband 1): Bonifacio MARTINEZ; md. 11 Apr 1918, Union Co., NM. Husband 2): Romolo SANCHEZ; md. 2 May 1964, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Nabor GUTIERREZ and Teresita RAEL. Survived by husband; daughter, Mrs. Eloisa MONTOYA, Littleton, CO; 2 brothers: Vicente GUTIERREZ, Santa Fe, NM and Max GUTIERREZ, Raton, NM; 3 sisters: Gertrude RAEL, Clayton, NM; Rosabell HARDY, Ft. Worth, TX and Ernestine RIVERA, Thornton, CO; step-mother, Mrs. Casilda GUTIERREZ, Trinidad, CO. Burial: 26 Jul 1975; informant: Romolo SANCHEZ; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 30 Jul 1975, Clayton, NM.

SANCHEZ, Carlos Sandoval b. 2 May 1887, Taos, Taos, NM. d. 27 Mar 1948, Clayton, Union, NM; 60 yr 10 mo 25 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 55 yr. Veteran: WW I; NM Pvt 161 Infantry 41 Div. Wife: Eutimia MARES, age 54 yr. Parents: Antonio SANCHEZ and Jacinta SANDOVAL. Burial: 30 Mar 1948; informant: wife; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 6; d. cert.

SANCHEZ, Carlota b. 29 Mar 1905, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 8 Dec 1943, Clayton, Union, NM; 29 yr 8 mo 10 da; single. Parents: Alberto F. SANCHEZ, b. Taos Co., NM; he d. 1921, and Natividad ROMERO, b. Union Co., NM. Survived by mother, brothers and sisters: Malaquias, Albuquerque, NM; Veronica, Alberto, Alfredo and Anita. Burial: 10 Dec 1934; informant: M.F. SANCHEZ, Albuquerque, NM; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 19 Dec 1934, Clayton, NM. d. cert.

SANCHEZ, Cleofas b. 18 Mar 1905, Barney, Union, NM. d. 8 Apr 1987, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 81 yr 20 da; single. Parents: Antonio M. SANCHEZ and Felicita MONTOYA. Preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by daughter, Viola GARCIA, Clayton, NM; granddaughter, Margaret Elizabeth GARCIA, Clayton, NM; brother, Enocencio SANCHEZ, Clayton, NM; 3 sisters: Elvira JIRON, Colorado Springs, CO; Isabel CHAVEZ, Torrington, WY and Rafelita JIMINEZ, Pueblo, CO. Burial: 11 Apr 1987; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 15 Apr 1987, Clayton, NM; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

SANCHEZ, Eliza b. 13 Oct 1911, Barney, Union, NM. d. 17 Jul 1983, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 71 yr 9 mo 4 da; single. Parents: Tobias SANCHEZ and Eliza LOVATO. Survived by brother, Toby SANCHEZ, Clayton, NM; step-mother, Lenora SANCHEZ, Clayton, NM. Burial: 19 Jul 1983; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 20 Jul 1983, Clayton, NM.

SANCHEZ, Enocencio A. b. 28 Dec 1898, Barney, Union, NM. d. 24 Aug 1988, Country Life Manor Nursing Home, Clayton, Union, NM; 89 yr 7 mo 26 da. Wife: Adelia MARTINEZ; md. 11 Mar 1925; she d. 8 Apr 1981. Parents: Antonio SANCHEZ and Felecita MONTOYA. Preceded in death by wife, 2 sons: Raymond and Eloy; daughter, Stella, 3 brothers: Tony, Elmer and Victor; 4 sisters: Felecita GONZALES, Manuelita JIRON, Lucinda ARCHULETA, and Cleofas SANCHEZ. Survived by 7 daughters: Beatrice MARTINEZ, Lamar, CO; Lelia CORDOVA, and Teresina MONTOYA, Clayton, NM; Adelina ARMIJO, Raton, NM; Elosie SISNEROS, Durango, CO; Gloria ESPINOSA, Maxwell, NM and Carmel SISNEROS, Dalhart, TX; 2 sons: Daniel and Bennie, both of Clayton, NM; grandson reared in the home, Eloy GONZALES, Littleton, CO; 3 sisters: Isabel CHAVEZ, Torrington, WY; Rafalita JIMINEZ, Pueblo, CO; Elviria JIRON, Colorado Springs, CO. Burial: 27 Aug 1988; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 31 Aug 1988, Clayton, NM.

SANCHEZ, Eutimia I. MARES b. 9 Jun 1893, Trinchera, CO. d. 17 May 1974, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 80 yr 11 mo 8 da. Husband: Carlos Sandoval SANCHEZ, deceased. Parents: Domingo MARES and Seferina TRUJILLO. Burial: 20 May 1974; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Book.

SANCHEZ, H.H. d. 18 Oct 1919, Clayton, Union, NM; 18 yr; single. Father: C.W. SANCHEZ. Burial: 20 Oct 1919; informant: Roy SANCHEZ, Clayton, NM; mortician: F.P. KILBURN; d. cert.

SANCHEZ, Isaria b. 2 Jun 1910, Cuates, NM. d. 12 Feb 1926, Clayton, Union, NM; 15 yr 8 mo 10 da; single. Parents: A.C. SANCHEZ, b. NM and Beronis GALLEGOS, b. NM. Burial: 13 Feb 1926; informant: Santiago SANCHEZ, Clayton, NM; Winchester 1:129; d. cert.; The Clayton Citizen, 19 Feb 1926, Clayton, NM; card of thanks signed by Mr. and Mrs. A.C. SANCHEZ, Santiago SANCHEZ, Adelaido SANCHEZ, Esperanza SANCHEZ.

SANCHEZ, Josefita PADILLA b. 26 Oct 1895, Miera, Union, NM. d. 1 Nov 1963, Clayton, Union, NM; resident of Clayton, NM for 17 yr. Husband: Romalo SANCHEZ; md. 2 Apr 1918, Union Co., NM. Parents: Higinio PADILLA and Gertrude BACA. Burial: 4 Nov 1963; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 6 Nov 1963, Clayton, NM.

SANCHEZ, Josephine DOMINGUEZ b. 1909 d. reserved. Burial: cemetery inscription.

SANCHEZ, Lenora M. MARTINEZ b. 17 Jan 1900, Sweetwater, San Juan, NM. d. 21 Nov 1987, Clayton, Union, NM; 87 yr 10 mo 4 da; resident of Clayton, NM since 1948. Husband: Tobias SANCHEZ, Sr. Parents: Romulo MARTINEZ and Sofia VELARDE. Preceded in death by husband. Survived by son, Tobias SANCHEZ, Jr.; sister, Eloisa MONTOYA, Wagon Mound, NM; 3 brothers: Joe C., Fort Sumner, NM; Fred, Springer, NM and Eliseo, Sacramento, CA. Burial: 24 Nov 1987; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 25 Nov 1987, Clayton, NM.

SANCHEZ, Leopoldo b. 26 Sep 1927, Trinidad, CO. d. 29 Aug 1928, Clayton, Union, NM; 11 mo 1 da. Parents: Juan B. SANCHEZ, b. Mora, Mora, NM and Abigail ESPINOSA, b. CO. Burial: 29 Aug 1928; d. cert.

SANCHEZ, Lilia P. ROMERO b. 11 Mar 1910, Pasamonte, Union, NM. d. 4 Apr 1946, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 36 yr 23 da. Husband: Tony SANCHEZ; md. 10 Jun 1933, Union Co., NM; age 36 yr. Parents: Santiago ROMERO, b. Taos, Taos, NM and Raquel DURAN, b. Taos, Taos, NM. Burial: 6 Apr 1946; informant: husband; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; d. cert.

SANCHEZ, Linda M. SANCHEZ b. 26 Oct 1906, Barney, Union, NM. d. 3 Feb 1990; 83 yr. Survived by 2 sons: Tom T., Denver, CO; Joe E., Riverside, CA; sister, Mary RIVERA, Dalhart, TX. Burial: 7 Feb 1990; Union County Leader, 7 Feb 1990, Clayton, NM.

SANCHEZ, Lucia ROMERO b. 1 Aug 1886, Barney, Union, NM. d. 14 Feb 1950, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 63 yr; lived in Barney, NM until 1920, then in Clayton, NM. Husband: Tobias SANCHEZ; md. 28 Mar 1915. Parents: Juan ROMERO and Beatriz ARMIJO. Survived by husband and daughter, Miss Elisa SANCHEZ. Burial: 19 Feb 1950; informant: Albert SANCHEZ, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 22 Feb 1950, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SANCHEZ, Luis A. b. 23 Jul 1860, Taos, Taos, NM. d. 10 Dec 1942, Clayton, Union, NM; 82 yr 4 mo 17 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 50 yr. Wife: Seferina V., age 72 yr. Parents: Antonio Mario SANCHEZ, b. La Joya, Socorro, NM and Manuelita ORTIZ, b. Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM. Survived by wife, 4 sons: A.A., Albuquerque, NM; Fred, Clayton, NM; Tim A., San Francisco, CA and Lloyd, Denver, CO; 6 daughters: Mrs. R. CASADOS, Pueblo, CO; Miss Amelia SANCHEZ, Denver, CO; Mrs. Paul B. MELOY and Mrs. Thomas DURAND, Chicago, IL; Mrs. Arnold CORNET, Lancaster, PA and Mrs. Lon MOORE, Chicago, IL; 4 brothers and 1 sister. Burial: 14 Dec 1942; informant: Fred A. SANCHEZ, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 6; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; The Clayton News, 23 Dec 1942, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SANCHEZ, Luis O. b. 18 Apr 1927, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 28 Apr 1928, Clayton, Union, NM; 1 yr 10 da; pneumonia. Parents: Fred A. SANCHEZ, b. Ft. Garland, CO and Luisa PACHECO, b. Mineral, OK; parents have 3 other children; 1 seriously ill. Burial: 28 Apr 1928; The Clayton News, 3 May 1928, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SANCHEZ, Margaret Alice b. 23 Jan 1938, Union Co., NM; near Clayton. d. 15 Jul 1940 Clayton, Union, NM; 2 yr 5 mo 22 da. Parents: Fred A. SANCHEZ, b. Ft. Collins, CO and Luisa PACHECO, b. Mineral, OK. Burial: 16 Jul 1940; informant: father; Kilburn Small Book 6; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; The Clayton News, 17 Jul 1940, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SANCHEZ, Mauricio b. Taos, Taos, NM. d. 22 Feb 1934, Clayton, Union, NM; ca 86 yr; widowed. Burial: 23 Feb 1934; informant: Antonio PACHECO, Clayton, NM; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; d. cert.

SANCHEZ, Odillia b. 12 Dec 1923, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 1 Aug 1927, Barney, Union, NM; 3 yr 7 mo 18 da. Parents: C.S. SANCHEZ, b. Taos Co., NM and Eutima MARES, b. Clayton, Union, NM. Burial: 2 Aug 1927; The Clayton News, 4 Aug 1927, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SANCHEZ, Pedro Jose b. 4 Nov 1910, Ocate, Mora, NM. d. 17 Aug 1988, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 77 yr 9 mo 13 da; resident of Clayton, NM since 1963. Wife 1): Elsie, deceased. Wife 2): Celia PADILLA; d. 31 May 1963, Union Co., NM; divorced. Parents: Pedro SANCHEZ and Filomena DURAN. Preceded in death by first wife, 1958; sister and brother. Survived by 2 sons, Lawrence and Steve, both of Clayton, NM; 3 daughters: Zella AGUILAR, Pueblo, CO; Rosabelle BACA, Dalhart, TX and Mary Anna COATS, Denver, CO; sister, Fabiola MONTOYA, Ocate, NM; 3 brothers: Manuel and George, Albuquerque, NM; Gilbert, Santa Fe, NM. Burial: 20 Aug 1988; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 24 Aug 1988, Clayton, NM.

SANCHEZ, Robert b. & d. 5 Nov 1951, Clayton, Union, NM; 12 hr. Parents: Elmer SANCHEZ and Teresina SANDOVAL. Burial: 6 Nov 1951; informant: father; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; d. cert.

SANCHEZ, Robert Roland b. 23 Apr 1925, Union Co., NM; near Barney, d. cert.; 1924, gravestone. d. 14 Jul 1941, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 1940, gravestone; 16 yr 2 mo 21 da.Parents: Charles S. SANCHEZ, b. Taos, Taos, NM and Eutima MARES, b. Trinchero, CO. Survived by parents, 2 sisters, Sarah and Addie; 3 brothers, Lalo Mares, Sebrino and Sidney, all of Clayton, NM. Burial: 15 Jul 1941; informant: father; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 24 Jul 1941, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SANCHEZ, Romolo b. 11 Feb 1896, NM. d. 2 Oct 1981, VA Hospital, Amarillo, TX; 85 yr 7 mo 21 da. Veteran: WW I. Wife 1): Josefita PADILLA; md. 2 Apr 1918, Union Co., NM; deceased. Wife 2): Braulia GUTIERREZ MARTINEZ; md. 2 May 1964, Union Co., NM. Parents: Santiago SANCHEZ and Socorro MARTINEZ. Survived by 3 nephews: Steven, Herman and Gene VIGIL, all of Clayton, NM; niece, Georgia SANCHEZ, Aztec, NM. Burial: 5 Oct 1981; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

SANCHEZ, Rudolfo B. b. 21 Mar 1909, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, NM. d. 4 Nov 1934, Clayton, Union, NM; 24 yr 7 mo 23 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 2 mo. Wife: Eufracia JIMENEZ; md. 11 Nov 1931, Union Co., NM. Parents: Ray SANCHEZ, b. Bernalillo, Sandoval, NM and Zenaida SISNEROS, b. Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM. Burial: 8 Nov 1934; informant: father; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 8 Nov 1934, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SANCHEZ, Teofilo b. 17 Jun 1904, Barney, Union, NM. d. 5 Feb 1967; automobile accident. Wife 1): Eumilia VIGIL; md. 20 Jun 1929, Union Co., NM. Wife 2): Josephine DOMINGUEZ; md. 25 Aug 1937, Union Co., NM. Survived by wife; 3 daughters: Mrs. Celina MONDRAGON, Amarillo, TX; Mrs. Josephine VIGIL, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Betty TRUJILLO, Alamogordo, NM; 5 sons: Dick and Teofilo, Jr., Albuquerque, NM; Johnny, Clayton, NM; Abel, Pueblo, CO; David, Florence, TX; brother, Lewis, Denver, CO; 2 sisters: Mrs. Lelia SALAZAR; Mrs. Linda SANCHEZ, Clayton, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 8 Feb 1967, Clayton, NM.

SANCHEZ, Tobias b. 10 Jun 1885, Taos, Taos, NM. d. 15 Oct 1962, Parish and newspaper; 1963, gravestone; 77 yr; came to what is now Union Co., NM at Garcia Plaza in 1888. Wife 1): Eliza SALAZAR; md. 6 Feb 1909, Union Co., NM. Wife 2): Lucia ROMERO; marriage license, 24 Mar 1915, Union Co., NM. Wife 3): Lenora MARTINEZ McCRODEN; md. 10 Jul 1950, Union Co., NM. Parents: Antonio Maria SANCHEZ and Jacinta SANDOVAL; adopted a son in 1959. Preceded in death by 2 wives. Survived by wife; daughter of first marriage, Elisa SANCHEZ, son, Tobias, Jr., Clayton, NM; 2 brothers: Macario D. and Felix, Mt. Dora, NM; sister, Mrs. Irene S. GARCIA, Albuquerque, NM. Burial: 17 Oct 1962; cemetery inscription; marriage record; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 24 Oct 1962, Clayton, NM.

SANCHEZ, Toni Ann b. 30 Jul 1956, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 6 Oct 1972, Clayton, Union, NM; 16 yr; automobile accident. Parents: Felix SANCHEZ and Andreita ROMERO. Burial: 9 Oct 1972; informant: Felix SANCHEZ, Jr., brother; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Book; Union County Leader, 11 Oct 1972, Clayton, NM; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

SANDERSON, Rosa BEATTIE b. 6 Oct 1907, Arlington, MA. d. 13 Nov 1986, Clayton, Union, NM; 79 yr 1 mo 7 da. Husband: Walter SANDERSON; md. 28 Sep 1928, Arlington, MA. Parents: Charles Robert BEATTIE and Rosa BAUER. Survived by husband, Clayton, NM; daughter, Alice (Dewey) COLLINS, Woodward, OK; grandchildren. Burial: Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 19 Nov 1986, Clayton, NM.

SANDOVAL, Arturo L. b. 21 May 1908, Mora, Mora, NM. d. 19 Jan 1991, Clayton, Union, NM; 82 yr; moved to Clayton, NM from Roy, NM in 1974. Wife: Fugelma Willie TRUJILLO; md. 16 Jul 1973, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Thomas SANDOVAL and Pelegrina LUCERO. Preceded in death by 2 daughters: Geneva SANDOVAL and Mary Jane SANDOVAL and by brother, Antonio. Survived by wife; 4 sons: Joey SANDOVAL and Joe TRUJILLO, Clayton, NM; Carlos, Texline, TX and Arthur SANDOVAL, Cimarron, NM; 4 daughters: Sallie and Faye SANDOVAL, Boise City, OK; Toni MARTINEZ, Albuquerque, NM and Mary BLAN, Shattuck, OK; sister, Josie ROMERO, Roy, NM; brother, Albert, Rockford, IL. Burial: 23 Jan 1991; Union County Leader, 23 Jan 1991, Clayton, NM.

SANDOVAL, Bueno Ventura b. 14 Jul 1895, Ocate, Mora, NM. d. 1 Jul 1981, at home, Clayton, Union, NM; 85 yr 11 mo 17 da. Wife: Cecilia LUCERO, deceased. Parents: Jose Rumaldo SANDOVAL and Tomasita SALAZAR. Survived by 4 sons: Albert and Cipriano, both of Guymon, OK; Zeke, Tucumcari, NM and Leo, Amarillo, TX; 4 sisters: Natividad LUCERO, Colorado Springs, CO; Polita PACHECO, Mosquero, NM; Geneva, Colorado Springs, CO and Petra LUCERO, Santa Fe, NM. Burial: 3 Jul 1981; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 8 Jul 1981, Clayton, NM.

SANDOVAL, Candido b. 24 Dec 1889, Albert, Harding, NM. d. 26 Jun 1950, Clayton, Union, NM; 60 yr; lived in Union Co., NM for 8 yr. Wife: Hermelina CRUZ; md. 18 Aug 1913, Union Co., NM. Parents: David SANDOVAL and Emilina CRUZ. Burial: 29 Jun 1950; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record Book 2; d. cert.

SANDOVAL, Carmen Burial: cemetery inscription; infant.

SANDOVAL, Hermelina CRUZ b. 20 Aug 1896, Taos, Taos, NM. d. 20 Apr 1982, Clayton, Union, NM; at home; 85 yr. Husband: Candido SANDOVAL; md. 18 Aug 1913, Union Co., NM; he d. 1950. Parents: Santiago CRUZ and Placida BENEVIDEZ. Preceded in death by husband and daughter, Mary VALDEZ. Survived by 5 sons: Joe B., Borger, TX; Vincent N., Yelm, WA; David O., San Antonio, TX; James, Albuquerque, NM and Delfinio E., San Diego, CA; daughter, Juanita HARMACEK, Clayton, NM; brother, Lee CRUZ, Pueblo, CO. Burial: 24 Apr 1982; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

SANDOVAL, Lonicia CHAVEZ b. 15 Oct 1905, Folsom, Union, NM. d. 26 Jul 1989, Clayton, Union, NM; 83 yr 9 mo 11 da. Husband: Robert SANDOVAL; md. 27 Jul 1923, Union Co., NM. Parents: Joe CHAVEZ and Ursula MARTINEZ. Preceded in death by husband, 1978; daughter, Isabel SILVA, 1986; son, Robert, Jr., 1942. Survived by 4 daughters: Lue SPEED, Tacoma, WA; Teresina SANCHEZ, Clayton, NM; Rose CHAVEZ, Gallup, NM and Esther UDKLER, San Antonio, TX; 5 sons: Orlando, Gallup, NM; Ernest, Dalhart, TX; Carmen, Trinidad, CO; Paul, Albuquerque, NM and Dennis, Las Cruces, NM; 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Burial: 29 Jul 1989; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 2 Aug 1989, Clayton, NM.

SANDOVAL, Mary SANDOVAL b. 22 Oct 1883, Cimarron, Colfax, NM. d. 19 May 1928, Clayton, Union, NM; 44 yr 7 mo 19 da. Husband: Juan SANDOVAL, divorced. Parents: Francisco SANDOVAL, b. Taos, Taos, NM and Maria CHAVEZ, b. Albuquerque, Bernalillo, NM. Burial: 20 May 1928; informant: Anna C. NEAL, Clayton, NM; Winchester 1:240; The Clayton News, 24 May 1928, Clayton, NM; d. cert

SANDOVAL, Ramon b. 15 Oct 1908, Union Co., NM. d. 17 Mar 1928, Clayton, Union, NM; 19 yr 5 mo 2 da; single. Parents: Ramon SANDOVAL, b. Taos Co., NM and Candalaria ARMIJO, b. San Miguel Co., NM. Burial: 19 Mar 1928; d. cert.

SANTISTEVAN, Gabriel Francisco, Jr. b. 18 Oct 1952, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 3 Sep 1990, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 37 yr; graduated from Clayton High School, 1970. Wife: Betty Kay GIBSON; md. 14 Feb 1989, Winston-Salem, NC. Parents: Gabriel and Delia SANTISTEVAN. Survived by wife; 2 daughters, Felecia and Naomi; 2 sons: Christopher and Andres, all of Rio Rancho, NM; parents, Clayton, NM and sister, Anadene EARLE, Raton, NM. Burial: Union County Leader, 3 Sep 1990, Clayton, NM.

SANTISTEVEN, Joseph Fructoso b. 10 Oct 1916, Moses, Union, NM. d. 31 Oct 1959, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 49 yr; automobile accident, 20 mi. N of Clayton. Wife: Agapita FERNANDEZ; md. 15 Jun 1936. Parents: Ricardo SANTISTEVEN and Silveria VALDEZ. Survived by wife; son, Apolonio, Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Mrs. Flora TRUJILLO; father and mother, all of Clayton, NM; 4 sisters: Mrs. Isaria OLIVAS, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Richey CARDINAS, Douglas, WY and Mrs. Mary CLEMENTS, Los Angeles, CA (only 3 named); 2 brothers: Gabriel, Clayton, NM and Alfred, Roswell, NM. Burial: 2 Nov 1959; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 18 Nov 1959, Clayton, NM.

SARTAIN, Cleota C. b. 18 Jul 1908 d. 3 Nov 1975. Burial: cemetery inscription.

SARTAIN, Laura Bell SMITHEY b. 14 Sep 1896, Memphis, TN. d. 1 Dec 1976, Georgia Manor Nursing Home, Amarillo, TX; 80 yr 2 mo 17 da. Husband: Willie Lee SARTAIN; md. in 1912 at age of 16 at Hollis, OK; he d. 23 Aug 1956. Parents: Robert SMITHEY and Sally Mae ROBINSON. Preceded in death by husband; 2 sons: Archie Lee and Kenneth Ray; daughter, Lois Marie. Survived by 7 sons: Robert, Lovington, NM; William, Oakland, CA; J.C., Borger, TX; Frank, Dumas, TX; Homer and Jimmy, both of Amarillo, TX; Earl, East St. Louis, IL; 5 daughters: Mrs. Jewel REYNOLDS, Lueders, TX; Mrs. Mae MANSFIELD, Wichita Falls, TX; Mrs. Mildred HAMILTON, Clovis, NM; Mrs. Lucille PAYNE and Betty SARTAIN, both of Amarillo, TX. Burial: 4 Dec 1976; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 8 Dec 1976, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

SARTAIN, Lloyd Lamar b. & d. 4 Nov 1930, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; stillborn. Parents: L.L. SARTAIN, b. GA and Agnes McNIELL, b. TX. Burial: 4 Nov 1930; informant: father; Winchester 2:103; d. cert.

SARTAIN, William Lee b. 26 May 1891, Golden, MS; 20 May 1891, gravestone. d. 23 Aug 1956, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 65 yr; moved to the Thomas, NM community in 1915. Wife: Laura Bell SMITHEY. Father: I.N. SARTAIN. Survived by wife; 12 children: Robert, Lovington, NM; Jewel REYNOLDS, Grants, NM; William, Oakland, CA; Lucille PARKS, Houston, TX; J.C., Borger, TX; Mae MANSFIELD, Wichita Falls, TX; Frank, Clayton, NM; Homer, Amarillo, TX; Mildred HAMILTON, Clayton, NM; Earl, St. Louis, MO; Betty SARTAIN and Jimmie, both of Clayton, NM; 3 sisters; 3 brothers. Burial: 25 Aug 1956; cemetery inscription; Winchester 5:197; Union County Leader, 29 Aug 1956, Clayton, NM.

SAUNDERS, James J. b. 12 May 1884, Meridan, KS. d. 8 Dec 1970, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; came to Gladstone, Union Co., NM in 1918 to homestead. Wife: Estell LEACH; md. 7 Jun 1921, Clayton, Union, NM. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Lauren DACY, Clayton, NM; 3 sons: Arthur, Clovis, NM; Calvin, Childress, TX; Ernie, Amarillo, TX. Burial: 11 Dec 1970; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 9 Dec 1970, Clayton, NM.

SAUNDERS, W.S. b. Sep 1847, Marcom Co., MO. d. 9 May 1912, Union Co., NM; at home of brother, J.P. SAUNDERS, 12 mi. S of Clayton, NM; 64 yr; Elder in Baptist Church for 35 yr. Burial: The Clayton Citizen, 17 May 1912, Clayton, NM; New Home item.

SAVAGE, Amy Rosemond b. 27 Oct 1883, Tuscaloosa, AL. d. 25 Aug 1971, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 88 yr; came to Clayton, NM 23 yr ago to live with her sister, Virginia HUFFMAN. Survived by sister, Virginia, Clayton, NM; nephew and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Harold HUFFMAN, Midland, TX. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 1 Sep 1971, Clayton, NM.

SAVAGE, Maude GRIMM b. 1877; 25 Dec 1878, marriage license. d. 18 Jun 1965, Clayton Convalescent Home, Clayton, Union, NM. Husband: Thomas F. SAVAGE; md. 15 Aug 1910, Union Co., NM. Survived by sister-in-law, Mrs. George GRIMM, Clayton, NM. Burial: 21 Jun 1965; cemetery inscription; marriage record; Union County Leader, 23 Jun 1965, Clayton, NM.

SAVAGE, Thomas F. b. 12 Sep 1873, Detroit, MI. 1872, gravestone and newspaper. d. 18 Dec 1942, Clayton, Union, NM; 21 Dec 1942, Parish record; 69 yr 3 mo 6 da; pioneer lawyer; came to Clayton, NM in 1908. Wife: Maude GRIMM; md. 15 Aug 1910, Union Co., NM; age 64 yr. Parents: Daniel SAVAGE, b. Cork Co., Ireland and Kathryn DRYER, b. Bantry Bay, Ireland. Survived by wife; 2 sisters, Joanna and Mary; 2 brothers: Dan, Detroit, MI and Joseph, San Francisco, CA. Burial: 23 Dec 1942; informant: wife; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:54; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; The Clayton News, 23 Dec 1942; Union County Leader, 24 Dec.1942, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SAVIL, Mathias L. b. 8 Mar 1854 OH. d. 15 Mar 1920, Union Co., NM; 66 yr 8 da; widower. Wife: Mariah GORLEY. Father: J.W. SAVIL, b. OH. Burial: 16 Mar 1920; informant: R.S. SAVIL, Sedan, NM; cemetery inscription; d. cert.; R.E. HAMBLER appt. administrator of estate, 4 Dec 1920; The Swastika, 10 Dec 1920, Des Moines, NM; suit to sell property of estate: administrator vs Robert L. SAVIL, John SAVIL, Joab SAVIL, Mrs. Sallie GRAY, Martha STAHL, Kate SAVIL and Rachel P. VELASQUEZ; The Swastika, 17 Dec 1920, Des Moines, NM. Information received 16 Apr 1996 from Jodi L. Brown, grandaughter of Joab SOVIL:. date of birth was 8 Mar 1854, and wife was Mariah GORLEY SOVIL, who was born 6 Sep 1863 and died 5 Sep 1905.

SAWYER, Audrey d. Jun 1964, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM. Husband: William S. SAWYER, deceased. Burial: Union County Leader, 10 Jun 1964, Clayton, NM.

SAWYER, J. W. d. 16 Oct 1935, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 73 yr; automobile accident. Survived by 2 sons in IN; he had not heard from them in 25 yr; his son, John W. SAWYER, was located at Crown Point, IN. Burial: 22 Oct 1935; informant: George RIXEY, Clayton, NM; ;cemetery inscription; Winchester 3:73; The Clayton News, 23 Oct 1935, Clayton, NM.

SAWYER, William S. b. Clarmont, VA. d. 25 Jan 1964, St. Anthony's Hospital, Amarillo, TX; 73 yr; came to Clayton, NM from Peters, CA, in 1949. Survived by wife; 2 daughters: Nadine STARR, Long Beach, CA and Cleora R. GALYEAN, Snyder, TX; step-son, Hubert Howe VANDAGRIFF, Springfield, MO. Burial: Union County Leader, 29 Jan 1964, Clayton, NM.

SAYRE, William Thomas b. 23 Dec 1893, Kenton, OK, d. cert. and Winchester; 21 Dec 1893, gravestone. d. 13 Sep 1934, Clayton, Union, NM; 41 yr 8 mo 20 da; lived in Union County, NM for 41 yr; single. Parents: Bruce SAYRE, b. Raton, Colfax, NM and Maude EASLEY, b. Stonewall, CO. Survived by parents; 3 sisters: Mrs. Frances McELROY, Bessie and Ione SAYRE; brother, Bruce; grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Horace EASLEY. Burial: 14 Sep 1934; informant: father; cemetery inscription; Winchester 3:8; The Clayton News, 3 Oct 1934, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SCARBER, Lucille Velma b. 7 Feb 1928 d. 31 Jan 1972, University Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK; 49 yr. Relatives: George T. CRAINE, Pat M. MORPHEW and Charles R. CRAINE. Burial: 3 Feb 1972; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

SCHAFFER, Ephrom Thomas b. 7 Jan 1915, Jerico, Gray, TX. d. 22 Dec 1990, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 75 yr. Wife: Jonnie Bell ALDRIDGE; md. 20 Apr 1940, Headley, TX. Parents: Henry Edward Clay SCHAFFER and Hettie GRAEF. Preceded in death by brother, Carl; 4 sisters: Daisey PHILLIPS; Clarice BROWN; Tony Mae McCOOK; Emma SCHAFFER. Survived by wife; son, Jimmy W., Del Norte, CO; brother, Rex, Broadus, MT; sister, Betty KLETT, La Junta, CO. Burial: Union County Leader, 1 Jan 1991, Clayton, NM.

SCHICK, Irwin Martin b. 8 Jun 1924, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 19 Sep 1924, Clayton, Union, NM; 3 mo 11 da. Parents: Martin SCHICK, b. MO and May WEBSTER, b. IL. Burial: 20 Sep 1924; informant: father; Winchester 1:74; The Clayton News, 26 Sep 1944, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SCHMIDT, John d. 17 Sep 1958, Clayton Lake, Union Co., NM; natural causes; resident of Elkhart, KS; no relatives found. Burial: Union County Leader, 17 Sep 1958, Clayton, NM.

SCHMIDT, Werner b. 8 Oct 1940, Germany. d. 3 Mar 1952, Mineral Wells, TX; 11 yr; resided in NM, 1 yr. Parents: Wilhelm and Anna SCHMIDT. Burial: 6 Mar 1952; informant: John ZURICH, Stead, NM.

SCHNEIDER, Gladys STOUT S. b. 14 Sep 1900, Lock Springs, Daviess, MO. d. 15 Mar 1984, Penrose Community Hospital, Colorado Springs, CO; 83 yr 8 mo 1 da. Husband: Oliver Charles SCHNEIDER; md. 11 Nov 1922, Alton, IL; he d. 15 Nov 1981. Parents: Lewis Titus STOUT and Laura Adeline. Preceded in death by husband; 2 brothers, David H. STOUT and Ovie H. STOUT, and sister, Margaret. Survived by daughter, Peggy (Mrs. Bill) MELTON, Monument, CO; 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Burial: 20 Mar 1984; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 21 Mar 1984, Clayton, NM.

SCHNEIDER, Oliver Charles b. 4 Jun 1900, E. St. Louis, IL. d. 15 Nov 1981, Cimarron Memorial Hospital, Boise City, OK; DOA; 81 yr 5 mo 11 da. Wife: Gladys STOUT; md. 11 Nov 1922, Alton, IL. Parents: George SCHNEIDER and Katheryn VOGT. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; daughter, Peggy MELTON, Monument, CO; sister, Viola GRAHAM, E. St. Louis, IL; 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Burial: 18 Nov 1981; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 18 Nov 1981, Clayton, NM.

SCHROTH, Edwin S. b. 22 Mar 1871, PA. d. 30 Jan 1962, Vivian Rest Home, Amarillo, TX; 90 yr. Wife: Emma LINK. Parents: Remiges Simon and Mary SCHROTH. Survived by wife; 4 daughters: Mrs. Esther RIXEY, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Katherine SOUPISET, Elkhart, KS; Mrs. Margaret KUHL, Dodge City, KS; Mrs. Mary KITSKIN, San Bernardino, CA; son, Leonard, Kinsley, KS. Burial: 1 Feb 1962; cemetery inscription; Winchester 6:157; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 31 Jan 1962, Clayton, NM.

SCHROTH, Emma C. LINK b. 5 Mar 1876, Sandusky, OH. d. 3 Oct 1966, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 90 yr. Husband: Edwin S. SCHROTH; md. 24 Nov 1898, Chase, KS; he d. 30 Jan 1962. Preceded in death by husband and daughter, Mrs. John CARTER. Survived by son, Leonard, Kinsley, KS; 4 daughters: Mrs. George RIXEY, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Gus KUHL, Dodge City, KS; Mrs. Robert SOUPISET, Elkhart, KS and Mrs. Herman WITSKIN, San Bernardino, CA; brother, Henry LINK, Chase, KS. Burial: 5 Oct 1966; cemetery inscription; Winchester 7:117; Union County Leader, 5 Oct 1966, Clayton, NM.

SCHULTE, Albert A. b. 4 Jan 1862, Josephville, MO. d. 20 Oct 1941, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 79 yr 9 mo 16 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 27 yr; single. Parents: Gasper SCHULTE and Julia DOEWER. Burial: 23 Oct 1941; informant: Rev. G. MARKEY, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 6; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; The Clayton News, 22 Oct 1941, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SCHWESTKA, E.C. Pd. 23 Apr 1917. Burial: Kilburn Small Book 1.

SCOTT, Billie Joe b. 27 May 1928 d. 25 Sep 1947, Raton, Colfax, NM; 19 yr 3 mo 18 da. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Joe SCOTT. Survived by parents, Clayton, NM; brother, John; 3 sisters: Mrs. Lois JONES, Mrs. Irene NORMAN, and Miss Fonda SCOTT, all of Clayton, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 1 Oct 1947; Union County Leader, 2 Oct 1947, Clayton, NM.

SCOTT, Edna Okanee HALE b. 13 Mar 1925, Coleman, TX. d. 7 Mar 1975, Coons Memorial Hospital, Dalhart, TX; 49 yr. Husband: Winfield Jay SCOTT; md. 24 Aug 1961, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Edward HALE and Anona GUNN. Survived by husband; daughter, Mrs. Pat GONZALES, Santa Rosa, NM; 2 sons: Milton McINTYRE, Brownwood, TX and William BOWMAN, Albuquerque, NM; 3 sisters: Mrs. Zelma CARRIGER and Mrs. Virginia MITCHELL, both of Coleman, TX and Mrs. Francis GARY, NV. Burial: 10 Mar 1975; informant: Winfield SCOTT; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 12 Mar 1975, Clayton, NM.

SCOTT, Harry Preston b. 24 Dec 1871, Malta, OH. d. 13 Mar 1950, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 78 yr; lived in Union Co., NM for 6 yr; resided in state of NM for 40 yr; never married; lived with sister and her husband, Dr. and Mrs. A.E. BROSIER, in the Amistad community for many years. Parents: Davis D. SCOTT and Emzy BERRY. Preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. survived by sister, Mary E. BROSIER, Amistad, NM. Burial: 15 Mar 1950; informant: Mrs. Mary E. BROSIER; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News,15 and 22 Mar 1950; Union County Leader, 22 Mar 1950, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SCOTT, Joseph Benjamin b. 13 Nov 1891, Albany, TX. d. 16 Apr 1964, Clayton, Union, NM; came to NM, 13 Feb 1915, and to Clayton, NM, 7 Nov 1926. Wife: Zelma MORROW; md. 6 Aug 1911, Hollis, OK6 children; 2 preceded him in death: Oris Garner SCOTT and Billie Joe SCOTT. Parents: William R. SCOTT and Miss MOORE. Survived by wife; 3 daughters: Lois JONES; Irene NORMAN; and Fonda KEAR, all of Albuquerque, NM; son, John P., Tulsa, OK. Burial: 19 Apr 1964; cemetery inscription; Winchester 7:25; Union County Leader, 22 Apr 1964, Clayton, NM.

SCOTT, Parrish Sidney b. 28 Jul 1879, Gainesville, TX. d. 25 Aug 1954; 75 yr 3 wk 6 da; came to Union Co., NM in 1947. Wife:; md. 29 May 1921, Stratford, TX; 6 children: 5 sons and 1 daughter; all living. Survived by wife, children: Laurence, Boise City, OK; Winfield, Sedan, NM; Randolph, Durango, CO; Anson, Texhoma, OK; Claude, Goodwell, OK and Elmadene, Boise City, OK; sister, Mrs. Florence ENGLISH, Dimmitt, TX. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 1 Sep 1954, Clayton, NM.

SCOTT, Sara KENNEDY b. 4 Apr 1873 d. 11 Nov 1918. Husband: J.W. SCOTT; md. 2 Jul 1917, Union Co., NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 2.

SCOTT, Verna M. STUBBLEFIELD b. 15 May 1901, near Allenreid, Gray Co., TX. d. 29 Oct 1985, Boise City, Cimarron, OK; 84 yr 5 mo 14 da; from a family of 11 children. Husband: Parrish S. SCOTT; he d. 1954. Parents: John Beverly STUBBLEFIELD and Lucy WOOD. Survived by daughter, Elmadene KROPP, Greenville, TX; 5 sons: Laurence A., Boise City, OK; Winfield, Sedan, NM; Randolph, Durango, CO; Anson, Texhoma, OK and James Claude, McPherson, KS. Survived by: sister, Hallie WHITE, Denver, CO; 2 brothers: Houston, Conroe, TX and Carson, Densmore, KS. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 6 Nov 1985, Clayton, NM.

SCOTT, Zelma MORROW b. 15 May 1894, Lone Oak, TX. d. 15 Feb 1968, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 73 yr; resided in state of NM for 53 yr. Husband: Joe SCOTT, deceased. Parents: Mr. MORROW and Miss MILES. Survived by son, John P., Tulsa, OK; 3 daughters: Lois JONES, Irene NORMAN, and Fonda KEAR, all of Albuquerque, NM. Burial: 18 Feb 1968; cemetery inscription; Winchester 7:169; Union County Leader, 21 Feb 1968, Clayton, NM.

SCROGGS, Beverly Frances EARP b. 8 May 1915, Rising Star, TX. d. 26 May 1988, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 73 yr 18 da. Husband: Jesse A. SCROGGS; md. 29 May 1944, Raton, Colfax, NM. Parents: Beverly Walter EARP and Jesse Lou JONES. Preceded in death by 2 brothers: Robert Ray, 1944 (missing in action during WW II) and Venus Earl, 1976. Survived by husband; 2 sons: Jesse Ray and William E., both of Las Cruces, NM; brother, William S., Safford, AZ and sister, Lucille EARP, Colorado Springs, CO. Burial: 29 May 1988; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 1 Jun 1988, Clayton, NM.

SCROGGS, Lottie Mae BETTIS b. 30 Jan 1907, TX. d. 12 May 1978, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, NM; 71 yr 3 mo 12 da. Husband: Willie L. SCROGGS; md. 26 Sep 1953, Raton, Colfax, NM. Parents: Mage Alsie BETTIS and Mollie Emaline THOMPSON. Survived by husband and mother, Clayton, NM; daughter, Vanda Mae SCHREINER, Salem, OR; 2 sisters: Fayette SIMPSON, Salem, OR; Estle KILLINGER, Ft. Worth, TX; 3 brothers: A.Z., Abilene, TX; Ab, Spokane, WA; M.A., Stevenville, TX. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 17 May 1978, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

SCROGGS, Willie L. b. 12 Dec 1900, Boswell, OK. d. 3 Jan 1987, Country Life Manor, Clayton, Union, NM; 86 yr 21 da. Wife: Lottie Mae KNOWLES; md. 26 Sep 1953, Raton, Colfax, NM; she d. 12 May 1978. Parents: David Lee SCROGGS and Nora LOVE. Preceded in death by wife; sister, Edna BUGH. Survived by step-daughter, Vanda Mae SCHREINER, OR; brother, Jesse A., Clayton, NM; sister, Gertrude STARKEY, Dumas, TX. Burial: 5 Jan 1987; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 7 Jan 1987, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

SEABOURN, Baby Girl b. 6 Dec 1934, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 7 Dec 1934, Clayton, Union, NM; 1 da. Parents: J.C. SEABOURN, b. TX and Mary HAYES, b. GA. Burial: 8 Dec 1934; informant: mother; d. cert.

SEAMAN, Baby b. & d. 4 May 1940, Texline, Dallam, TX; stillborn. Parents: Marvin C. SEAMAN, b. LeRoy, WV and Florence WASHBURN, b. Sproy, NC. Burial: Winchester 3:265.

SEAMAN, Clara E. THOMAS b. 6 Oct 1879, Viola, MO. d. 9 Apr 1924, Clayton, Union, NM; 44 yr 6 mo 3 da; came to Union Co., NM in 1907. Husband: T.H. SEAMAN; md. 22 yr ago this month. Parents: James A. THOMAS, b. ME and Betsy Bradley ROBINSON, b. ME. Survived by husband, 3 children: Lewis, 14 yr; Ethel, 11 yr and Clarence, 6 yr; mother and sister. Burial: 10 Apr 1924; informant: husband; The Clayton News, 11 Apr 1924, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SEAMAN, Clarence Manville b. 10 Aug 1917, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 12 Jan 1944, Clayton, Union, NM; 26 yr 6 mo 3 da. Wife: Gladys MONROE; md. 19 Feb 1939, Union Co., NM; age 23 yr. Parents: T.H. SEAMAN, b. Schroom Village, NY and Clara THOMAS, b. Viola, MO. Survived by wife, daughter, 2 sons and father. Burial: 15 Jan 1944; informant: wife; The Clayton News, 19 Jan 1944, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SEAMAN, Donald Leroy b. 21 Sep 1934, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 10 Aug 1943, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 8 yr 10 mo 19 da. Parents: T.H. SEAMAN, b. Essex Co., NY and Nellie BIGGS, b. Lafayette, IN. Survived by parents; sister, Stella Mae; 2 brothers: Thurman and Leonard, all of Clayton, NM; 2 half-brothers: Louis, Clapham, NM and Clarence, Gardena, CA; half-sister, Mrs. Ethel COPE, Los Angeles, CA. Burial: 11 Aug 1943; informant: father; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 7; The Clayton News, 18 Aug 1943, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SEAMAN, Jerry Dean b. 17 Nov 1939, Modesto, CA. d. 7 Jul 1982, V.A. Hospital, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, NM; 42 yr 7 mo 20 da. Wife: Frances Roberta PITMAN; md. 5 Aug 1963, Union Co., NM; divorced. Parents: Clarence SEAMAN and Gladys MONROE. Preceded in death by daughter, Wendy Diane SEAMAN, 24 Jul 1979; sister, Gloria OStrANDER, 1972 and father, 1942. Survived by 2 daughters: Robin SEAMAN, 17 yr and Kelly SEAMAN, 15 yr, both of Texline, TX; mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Walter MANGELSDORF, Clayton, NM; brother, Ronald SEAMAN, VA and half-brother, Rex MANGELSDORF, Dalhart, TX. Burial: 10 Jul 1982; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 14 Jul 1982, Clayton, NM.

SEAMAN, Wendy Diane b. 23 Sep 1970, Raton, Colfax, NM. d. 24 Jul 1979, Texline, TX; at home; 8 yr 10 mo 1 da. Parents: Jerry D. SEAMAN and Frances Roberta PITMAN. Survived by parents and 2 sisters, Robin and Kelly, all of Texline, TX; grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Walter MANGELSDORF, Clayton, NM; Mary Elizabeth PITMAN, Gainesville, TX; great grandmother, Edith PITMAN, Boise City, OK. Burial: 27 Jul 1979; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 1 Aug 1979, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

SEARS, Andrew William b. 12 Jan 1868, Las Cruces, Dona Ana, NM. d. 19 Aug 1946, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 78 yr 7 mo 7 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 45 yr; widowed. Survived by 6 children. Burial: 21 Aug 1946; informant: Louis SEARS, Clayton, NM; Kilburn Small Book 7; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; The Clayton News, 21 Aug and 4 Sep 1946, Clayton, NM; d. cert.; card of thanks signed by Mrs. Max DOMINGUEZ, Mrs. Ben DOMINGUEZ, Mrs. J.M. PARRAS, Mrs. Charles ESLINGER, Lloyd SEARS and Lewis SEARS.

SEARS, Baby d. 20 Feb 1910; diptheria. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Pecos SEARS. Burial: 20 Feb 1910; cemetery inscription; The Clayton Citizen, 25 Feb 1910, Clayton, NM.

SEARS, Cecilia WOLFORD b. 25 Sep 1875, Mora Co., NM. d. 22 Nov 1940, Clayton, Union, NM; 65 yr 1 mo 27 da. Husband: Andrew William SEARS; md. 14 Oct 1895, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: John E. WOLFORD, b. Cleveland, OH and Manuelita MARES, b. Ocate, Mora, NM. Survived by 7 children: Mrs. Max DOMINGUEZ, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Ben DOMINGUEZ, Tucumcari, NM; Mrs. Joe M. PARRAS, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Charles ESLINGER, Texhoma, OK; Miss Hattie SEARS; Lloyd and Louis SEARS, Clayton, NM; 2 sisters: Mrs. Amelia NEAL, Albuquerque, NM and Mrs. Lena W. BLUE, Clayton, NM; 4 brothers: William, Phoenix, AZ; Jabe, Stumpville, CA; Frank, Rifle, CO and Thomas E., Perryton, TX. Burial: 25 Nov 1940; informant: husband; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; The Clayton News, 27 Nov 1940; Union County Leader, 28 Nov 1940, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SEARS, Charles b. 1 Oct 1901, TX. d. 30 Dec 1928, Union Co., NM; near Seneca; 27 yr 2 mo 29 da; single. Parents: M.H. SEARS, b. GA and Mollie HAWKINS, b. TX. Burial: 3 Jan 1929; informant: Tom SEARS, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 1:271; d. cert.

SEARS, Hattie Louise b. 1907; 12 Feb 1906, marriage license. d. 1 Oct 1943, Dalhart, TX; 36 yr; train wreck. Husband: John D. BROPHY; md. 24 Jul 1936, Union Co., NM. Parents: Andrew SEARS and Celia WOLFORD. Survived by son, 14 yr; father, 4 sisters and 2 brothers, Lloyd and Louis, Dalhart, TX. Burial: 4 Oct 1943; cemetery inscription; marriage record; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; The Clayton News, 6 Oct 1943; Union County Leader, 7 Oct 1943, Clayton, NM.

SEBRING, Clara Mae FICK b. 25 Jul 1894, Meade, KS. d. 18 Mar 1988, Clayton, Union, NM; 93 yr 7 mo 23 da. Husband: Robert Harold SEBRING; md. 2 Apr 1929, Dalhart, TX; he d. 12 Oct 1986. Parents: Frederick W. FICK and Louise MILLER. Preceded in death by husband; daughter, Beverly Jean ATCHLEY, 1981, great-granddaughter, Dana DEASON, 1976; a brother and 3 sisters. Survived by son-in-law, Gene ATCHLEY. Burial: 21 Mar 1988; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 23 Mar 1988, Clayton, NM.

SEBRING, Robert Harold b. 24 Feb 1897, Rossville, KS. d. 12 Oct 1986, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 89 yr 7 mo 18 da. Wife: Clara FICK; md. 2 Apr 1928, Dalhart, TX. Parents: John SEBRING and Arvilla MILLER. Preceded in death by daughter, Beverly Jean ATCHLEY, 1981; brother, Glenn, and sister, Mae. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; son-in-law, Gene ATCHLEY, Clayton, NM and sister, Nell JANKE, Junction City, KS. Burial: Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 15 Oct 1986, Clayton, NM.

SEDILLO, Marcella VIGIL b. 1898, Colfax Co., NM. d. 5 Nov 1920, Clayton, Union, NM; 22 yr. Husband: Pedro SEDILLO. Parents: Juan and Marta VIGIL. Burial: 5 Nov 1920; informant: Rubel LUJAN, Clayton, NM; Kilburn Small Book 3; d. cert.

SEELY, Alvay Berton b. 17 Dec 1879, Venango Co., PA. d. 14 Oct 1974, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 94 yr 9 mo 27 da; lived in Sedan, NM, 60 yr. Wife: Bessie WEST; md. 31 Dec 1923, Dalhart, TX. Parents: Eli H. SEELY, b. PA and Sarah HOLLABROUGH. Burial: 16 Oct 1974; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Book; Union County Leader, 16 Oct 1974, Clayton, NM.

SEELY, Bessie WEST b. 1 Nov 1899, Ellis Co., TX. 1897, (gravestone) d. 7 Mar 1985, Gunnison, CO; 85 yr 4 mo 6 da. Husband: Alvay Burton SEELY; md. 31 Dec 1923, in Dalhart, TX; he d. 14 Oct 1974. Parents: Robert B. WEST and Mary Elizabeth WEATHERRED. Survived by daughter, Wanda BUSH, Eagle Nest, NM; 3 sisters: Goldie PERKINS, Sedan, NM; Lessie PICKERAL, Vernon, TX and Hazel GATTIS, Texico, NM; brother, Robert, Bridgeport, TX. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 13 Mar 1985, Clayton, NM.

SEELY, Robert Allen b. 14 Oct 1893, Dempseytown, Venango, PA; 14 Oct 1879, gravestone. d. 19 Dec 1952, Veterans Hospital, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, NM; 59 yr 2 mo 5 da; came to Sedan, NM in 1913. Parents: Eli H. SEELY and Sarah A. HOLLABROUGH. Survived by brother, Bert, Sedan, NM and niece, Mrs. Wanda BUSH. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 31 Dec 1952, Clayton, NM.

SEGURA, Floyd LeRoy d. 20 Sep 1946 18 da. Burial: 22 Sep 1946; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

SEITZ, Osie F. MYERS b. 10 Apr 1891, MO. d. 11 Aug 1957, Watsonville, CA; 66 yr. Burial: 17 Aug 1957; cemetery inscription; Winchester 6:20; Union County Probate case #1655; probate of will, 14 Sep 1957; notice to B.F. SEITZ, Fred Henry MYERS, Floyd Bernard MYERS, Claude Earl MYERS, Charley Ellis MYERS, Joe Cecil MYERS, Helen Ruth POOLE; Union County Leader, 28 Aug 1957, Clayton, NM.

SELDERS, Earl Alva b. 15 Sep 1885, Muscatine, IA. d. 1 Oct 1940, Clayton, Union, NM; 55 yr 16 da; lived in Union Co., NM, 23 yr. Wife: Ollie BROTHERTON; age 48 yr; md. 18 May 1910; had 7 children. Parents: Frank SELDERS and Anna LaCORNU. Survived by wife, 2 daughters: Mrs. Agnes GREEN and Mrs. Bertha MORROW; 5 sons: Louis, Philip, Alva, Melvin and Billy Clyde; 2 brothers: T.R. and Edward; sister, Mrs. Willard HARRIS, all of Amarillo, TX. Burial: 3 Oct 1940; informant: wife; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 6; Union County Leader, 3 Oct 1940, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SELDERS, Ollie L. BROTHERTON b. 25 Nov 1891, Joplin, MO. d. 7 Mar 1972, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; resident of Union Co., NM, 50 yr. Husband: Earl A. SELDERS; md. 10 May 1910; he d. 1970; had 7 children. Survived by 4 sons: Louis B., Silver City, NM; Fred A., Las Cruces, NM; Phillip E., Hale Center, TX and Billy C., Clayton, NM; 2 daughters: Mrs. Bertha TATE, Fontana, CA and Mrs. Agnes HARE, Sunray, TX. Burial: 10 Mar 1972; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 8 Mar 1972, Clayton, NM.

SELDERS, Thelma I. HEDERSKOG b. 6 Nov 1911, Denver, CO; 6 Nov 1910, gravestone. d. 16 Aug 1972, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 18 Aug 1972, gravestone; 60 yr; resident of Clayton, NM for 18 yr. Husband: Billy C. SELDERS; md. 10 Sep 1953, Clayton, Union, NM. Survived by husband; daughter, Sandra Kay; son, Freddie, all of Clayton, NM; 4 sisters: Mrs. Jane ESTER and Mrs. Ruth THOMAS, Denver, CO; Mrs. Mary McCARRIEL, Adams City, CO; Mrs. Esther BREWER, Anaheim, CA; 3 brothers: August and Clarence HEDERSKOG, Denver, CO; Oscar HEDERSKOG, Hanford, CA. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 23 Aug 1972, Clayton, NM.

SELDERS, Velma LEMONS b. 8 Jan 1909, Canadian, TX. d. 3 Jun 1987, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 78 yr 4 mo 25 da. Husband 1): John J. JAGER; md. Jun 1937; he d. 14 Nov 1961. Husband 2): Billy C. SELDERS; md. 1 May 1975, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: William Riley LEMONS and Martha DAVIS. Preceded in death by first husband, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by husband; 2 daughters: Laura J. WILLIAMS, El Paso, TX and Sandra RODRIGUEZ, Dumas, TX; son, Fred SELDERS, Silver City, NM; brother, Hugh LEMONS, Logan, IA. Burial: 6 Jun 1987; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 10 Jun 1987, Clayton, NM.

SELLS, John b. 9 Aug 1847, TN. d. 8 Dec 1931, Union Co., NM; 7 1/2 mi. NE of Clayton; 84 yr 3 mo 29 da; lived in Union County, NM for 5 yr. Wife: Marie, deceased; sons: John, Jr., Clayton, NM and Alvin, Seneca, NM. Parents: Jackson SELLS, b. VA and Miss BARNEY, b. VA. Burial: 9 Dec 1931; informant: J.A. SELLS, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 2; The Clayton News, 2 Dec 1931, Clayton, NM; Union County Leader, 10 Dec 1931, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SELLERS, Betty Ruth WALLINGFORD b. Ashland, KS. d. 29 Jan 1997; 77 yrs; during World War II, was a riveter at the Boeing Aircraft plant in Wichita, KS; published the Bucklin Banner, a weekly newspaper in KS, for 10 years before moving to Clayton; became publisher of the Union County Leader in 1956; headed the weekly newspaper 24 ys; wrote a weekly column called Memo From Betty; her son, Nick PAYTON, took over as publisher in 1980; he d. this month; she was active with the Republican party; had been a delegate to the state Republican conventions in Kansas and New Mexico; served on several state boards and commissions with gubernatorial appointments in Kansas and New Mexico; longtime secretary of the Union County Republican Central Committee; was the founder of the Clayton Arts Festival; was instrumental in establishing the Shrine of the Testaments gallery in downtown Clayton. Survived by: her husband, Dr. John SELLERS of Clayton; a daughter, Lani HAMMOND of Amarillo; a son, Tony PAYTON of Arlington, VA; two sisters, Nan CLOSSEN of Ashland and Mary ROOT of Woodstock, Ill.; six grandchildren. Burial: Hass Funeral Directors; Amarillo Daily News, 30 Jan 1997.

SELLERS, Elphelet D. b. 7 May 1829, Montgomery Co., IN. d. 9 Feb 1911, Clayton, Union, NM; 81 yr 9 mo 2 da. Survived by wife, Mrs. Didana SELLER, 8 children: Mrs. T.B. TOTEN, Frank SELLER, John C. SELLER, George SELLER, Mrs. Mora LEONARD, Mrs. D.W. DONOVAN, Mrs. W.G. ALVEY, and William SELLER. Burial: Kilburn Small Book 1; The Clayton Citizen, 17 Feb 1911, Clayton, NM.

SELLERS, John b. 23 May 1874, TX. d. 25 Apr 1936, Clayton, Union, NM; 51 yr 11 mo 2 da; single. Parents: Wiley SELLERS, b. TN and Fora VAUGHN, b. MO. Burial: 26 Apr 1936; informant: William SELLERS; cemetery inscription; d. cert.

SELVEY, Adair E. b. 1918, Clayton, Union, NM, gravestone. d. 19 Feb 1920, Clayton, Union, NM, d. cert.; 3 mo 14 da, d. cert.; 16 mo, newspaper. Parents: Ray E. SELVEY, b. Missouri Valley, IA and Evalena KITTS, b. Fulton, KY. Grandfather: James Wesley KITTS. Burial: 20 Feb 1920; informant: father; cemetery inscription; his grandfather was buried next to him in 1935. The Clayton News, 21 Feb 1920; Union County Leader, 7 Mar 1935, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SENA, Louis b. 10 Jul 1905, Amarillo, TX. d. 8 Feb 1991, Country Life Manor, Clayton, Union, NM; 85 yr; moved to Clayton, NM in 1980 from Raton, NM where he had lived most of his life; rancher. Parents: Tobias SENA and Apolonia CASSIAS. Preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by 15 nieces and nephews. Burial: 11 Feb 1991; Union County Leader, 13 Feb 1991, Clayton, NM.

SENOSKI, George b. 19 Sep 1917, Hartshorne, OK. d. 27 Apr 1985, Colfax Co., NM; 1 mi. N of Raton; 67 yr 7 mo 8 da. Veteran: WW II; Army. Wife: Viola Willie DAVES; md. 17 Aug 1954, Raton, Colfax, NM; she d. 21 May 1982. Parents: Joe SENOSKI and Mary Louise ZAIDA. Survived by sister, Helen KEZELE, Gallup, NM; sister-in-law, Mary SAMPIER, Clayton, NM; brother-in-law: Jack DAVES, Amarillo, TX. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 1 May 1985, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

SENOSKI, Viola Willie DAVES b. 3 Apr 1909, Harmon Co., OK, near Hollis. d. 21 May 1982, Glenwood Springs, CO; 73 yr 1 mo 18 da. Husband: George SENOSKI; md. 17 Aug 1954, Raton, Colfax, NM. Parents: William A. DAVES and Gussie MORGAN. Survived by husband, Glenwood Springs, CO; sister, Mary SAMPIER, Clayton, NM; 2 brothers: Jack DAVES, Amarillo, TX; Alvin DAVES, Clayton, NM. Burial: 24 May 1982; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 26 May 1982, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

SEYDEL, Anna d. 30 May 1914. Husband: John SEYDEL. Burial: cemetery inscription.

SEYDEL, John b. Germany d. 14 May 1922, Union Co., NM; near Moses. Wife: Anna BANGERTER, deceased. Parents: both b. Germany. Survived by 6 children. Burial: 16 May 1922; informant: William MARTIN, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 3; The Clayton Citizen, 19 May 1922, Clayton, NM; d. cert.; 23 Sep 1927: hearing to determine heirship, etc., notice to Elisa MARTIN, Rudolph SEYDEL, Mrs. Hattie ANDERSON and Paul SEYDEL; The Clayton News, 1 Sep 1927, Clayton, NM; card of thanks: "....death of our father...." signed by Mr. and Mrs. William MARTIN, Paul SEYDEL, Rudolph SEYDEL and Theodore SEYDEL.

SEYDEL, Theodore b. 6 Apr 1905, NM. d. 8 Feb 1924, LaJunta, CO; 18 yr 10 mo 2 da; Tuberculosis; apprentice boiler maker; single. Parents: John SEYDEL, b. Germany and Anna BANGERTER, b. IL. Survived by 2 brothers, Paul, Raton, NM and Rudolph, Scotts Bluff, NB; 2 sisters: Mrs. William MARTIN and Mrs. Eddie (Hettie) ANDERSON. Burial: 11 Feb 1924; cemetery inscription; Winchester 1:45; The Clayton News, 8 Feb 1924, Clayton, NM.

SHAFER, Guy Milton b. 16 Aug 1890, Anoka, MN. d. 22 Mar 1967, Plainview, TX; at home of niece and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. GROFF; homesteaded in the Guy community, 1912; moved to Pennington, NM in 1917, then to Clayton in 1947. Wife: Nellie Maria CRIST; md. 1 Jan 1910, Kiowa, OK. Survived by wife; brother, Hugh SHAFER, Cashmere, WA; sister, Mrs. Joy MINTON, Mobile, AL. Burial: 24 Mar 1967; cemetery inscription; Winchester 7:138; Union County Leader, 29 Mar 1967, Clayton, NM.

SHAFER, Nellie Maria CRIST b. 28 Oct 1891, Winnebago, MN. d. 17 Mar 1970, Bataan Memorial Hospital, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, NM; 78 yr 5 mo 17 da; homesteaded in the Guy community in 1912; moved to Pennington, NM in 1917; then to Clayton in 1947; after death of husband she went to Clovis, NM to live with Grady and Wanda HAMILTON. Husband: Guy M. SHAFER; md. 1 Jan 1910, Kiowa, OK; he d. 1967. Preceded in death by husband, parents, 3 brothers; 5 sisters. Survived by 2 brothers: Chester C. CRIST, Clayton, NM; Sam CRIST, Napa, CA. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 18 and 25 Mar 1970, Clayton, NM.

SHAHA, Edith Pearl GIBBONS b. 31 Mar 1897, Brazil, IN. d. 31 May 1959, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; moved with parents to homestead near Sedan, NM in 1910. Husband: Everett Avery SHAHA; md. 12 Dec 1915; had 5 children; Virgil lived only 6 mo. Parents: Allen and Ann GIBBONS. Survived by husband; son, Everett Earl, Dumas, TX; 3 daughters: Juanita SMITH, Dumas, TX; Genacile JACKSON, Clayton, NM and Nadine ROBERTS, Encino, NM; sister, Mollie STUNKARD, Tulsa, OK; 4 brothers: Oscar, Cowette, OK; Elmer, Jenks, OK; Harry, Tulsa, OK and Harl, Norman, OK. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 10 Jun 1959, Clayton, NM.

SHAHA, Everett Avery b. 19 Mar 1895, Kellerton, IA. d. 8 Jan 1980, St. Anthony's Hospital, Amarillo, TX; 84 yr 9 mo 19 da. Wife1): Edith GIBBONS; md. 13 Dec 1915, Union Co., NM. Wife 2): Norma HIGHLAND; md. 7 May 1963, Alva, OK. Parents: James W. SHAHA and Etta FOSTER. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; 3 daughters: Juanita SMITH, Dumas, TX; Genacile JACKSON, Clayton, NM and Nadine ROBERTS, Springer, NM; son, Everett E. SHAHA, Dumas, TX; brother, Charles SHAHA, Joshua Tree, CA. Burial: 11 Jan 1980; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 9 Jan 1979, Clayton, NM.

SHANNON, Beatrice Fay CLAYTON b. 27 Apr 1899 d. 23 May 1950. Husband: W.H. SHANNON; md. 5 Mar 1919. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. C.T. CLAYTON. Preceded in death by a brother, Will. Survived by husband, Pleasanton, CA; 4 children: Mrs. Arthur TAYLOR, Jr., Clayton, NM; Mrs. Joe H. COLE, Roseburg, OR; Lester, Seattle, WA and Junior, Dalhart, TX; 2 sisters: Mrs. Lottie SHULTZ, Trinidad, CO and Mrs. Jessie COLE, Lewiston, ID; 2 brothers: Claude, Grants Pass, OR and Lester, Copperas Cove, TX. Burial: Union County Leader, and The Clayton News, 31 May 1950, Clayton, NM.

SHANNON, Bennie Price b. 27 Apr 1899 d. 28 Sep 1911. Burial: cemetery inscription.

SHANNON, Goldie Opal DAVIS b. 8 Sep 1906, MO. d. 12 Oct 1981, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 75 yr 1 mo 4 da. Husband: Vernon SHANNON; md. 30 Sep 1922, Trinidad, CO. Parents: Joseph Hampton DAVIS and Lou WAKEFIELD. Survived by husband, Clayton, NM; 2 daughters: Vivian WORLUND, Seattle, WA and Margaret SINGLETARY, Albuquerque, NM; brother, Joseph DAVIS, Jr., MO; 2 sisters: Thelma CHANDLER, Trinidad, CO and Bette WILDES, Denver, CO. Burial: 15 Oct 1981; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 14 Oct 1981, Clayton, NM.

SHANNON, Vernon Logan b. 21 Jan 1900, Lampassas, TX. d. 6 Feb 1987, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 87 yr 15 da; came to NM at age 10 yr with parents to homestead in Seneca area. Wife 1): Goldie O. DAVIS; she d. 12 Oct 1981. Wife 2): Minnie E. PRICE; md. 15 Apr 1982, Union Co., NM. Parents: Henry SHANNON and Alice PHELPS. Preceded in death by first wife, 2 daughters: Gladys Opal and Mary Alice SHANNON; 3 brothers and a sister. Survived by second wife; 2 daughters: Vivian WORLUND, Long Beach, CA and Margaret SINGLETARY, Albuquerque, NM. Burial: 10 Feb 1987; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 11 Feb 1987, Clayton, NM.

SHARP, Ada Frances BELL b. 17 Oct 1917, Mansfield, TX. d. 14 Apr 1981, Clayton, Union, NM; at home; 63 yr 5 mo 27 da. Husband: Frank SHARP; md. 11 Nov 1939, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Alfred BELL and Maggie Jane HUSTEAD. Survived by husband, Clayton, NM; son, Tom (Nikki) SHARP, Clayton, NM; daughter, Linda SHARP, San Francisco, CA; 5 sisters: Stella SCAMAHORN, Lakewood, CO; Thelma GRIPE, Naturita, CO; Ida Mae RIECKE, Fritch, TX; Elsie KOSTELICH, Denver City, TX and Hazel RIVETTE, Catlin, IL. Burial: 17 Apr 1981; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 15 Apr 1981, Clayton, NM.

SHARP, Aloma Laura DURHAM b. 30 Oct 1883, Elk City, KS. d. 8 Sep 1964, Mayfield Nursing Home, Clayton, Union, NM; came to Union Co., NM in 1918; she is the second child. Husband: Ralph C. SHARP; md. 12 Sep 1907, Independence, KS; had 4 sons. Parents: Gideon and Nancy DURHAM. Preceded in death by husband; son, Vernon G.; parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by 3 sons: Frank, Clayton, NM; Victor, Dalhart, TX and John, Escondido, CA. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 16 Sep 1964, Clayton, NM.

SHARP, Jesse b. May 1880 d. 9 Aug 1923, Pueblo, CO; 38 yr; accidental fall; formerly of Clapham, NM. Wife: Marcelina BRITO; md. 9 Sep 1908, Union Co., NM. Survived by wife; 4 children; mother, Clayton, NM; sister, Mrs. COOK, Clayton, NM; brothers: Vick LAMBERT, Stead, NM; John SHARP, Dawson, NM. Burial: 13 Aug 1923; Winchester 1:28; The Clayton Citizen, 17 Aug 1923, Clayton, NM.

SHARP, Ralph Clifford b. 9 Jan 1880, Frankfort, IN. d. 3 Jun 1962, Clayton Convalescent Home, Clayton, Union, NM. Wife: Aloma Laura DURHAM; md. 12 Sep 1907, Independence, KS. Parents: George W. SHARP and Sarah Jane. Preceded in death by parents and 1 son, Vernon G. Survived by wife; 3 sons: Frank, Clayton, NM; Victor, Dalhart, TX and John, Escondido, CA. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 13 Jun 1962, Clayton, NM.

SHAW, Arthur F. b. 1874 d. 1946. Burial: cemetery inscription.

SHAW, Baby Boy b. 6 Jul 1924, Union Co., NM. d. 8 Jul 1924, Union Co., NM; 2 da. Parents: George Davis SHAW, b. TX. and Frankie Leona EZELL, b. TX. Burial: cemetery inscription; d. cert.

SHAW, Cora Elizabeth PEYTON b. 13 Apr 1883, KS. d. 23 Dec 1941, Roy, Harding, NM; 58 yr 8 mo 10 da. Husband: Arthur Freeman SHAW; md. 1901; had 4 sons and 2 daughters; daughter, Verita, preceded her in death. Survived by husband, 4 sons: William F., Linie W., Gordon C., and Alonzo; daughter, Vivian; 2 brothers and 1 sister. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 31 Dec 1941; Union County Leader, 1 Jan 1941, Clayton, NM.

SHAW, Verita b. 31 May 1920, Creek Co., OK. d. 20 May 1931, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 10 yr 11 mo 20 da. Parents: A.F. SHAW, b. Wapalo, IA and Cora PEYTON, b. Caneyville, KS. Burial: 21 May 1931, Clayton Memorial Cemetery, Clayton, NM; informant: father; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 4; The Clayton News, 27 May 1931, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SHEHAN, Bertha Mae NORDYKE b. 1885 d. 16 Jan 1969, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; homesteaded S of Mt. Dora, Union Co., NM in 1908; moved to Clayton in 1943. Husband: Dwight SHEHAN; md. 23 Feb 1915; he d. 1954. Survived by 2 daughters: Anna Mae LEIGHTY and Mrs. Ruth WALKER. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 22 Jun 1969, Clayton, NM.

SHEHAN, Dwight James b. 12 Jan 1875, Clarksdale, IL. d. 16 Nov 1954, Clayton, Union, NM; 79 yr; lived in Union County, NM for 46 yr; homesteaded near Mt. Dora, Union Co., NM in 1908; moved to Clayton in 1943. Veteran: Spanish American War; Pvt Co B 5 Regt Ill Inf. Wife: Bertha NORDYKE; md. 23 Feb 1915, Hydro, OK. Parents: Edward SHEHAN and Rebecca SCOTT. Preceded in death by 2 brothers: Edward and Frank; sister, Lela. Survived by wife, 2 daughters: Mrs. Clifford WALKER, Mt. Dora, NM; Mrs. Lyle LEIGHTY, Hobbs, NM. Burial: 18 Nov 1954; informant: wife; cemetery inscription; Winchester 5:131; Union County Leader, 24 Nov 1954, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SHEELY, Wesley b. 27 Sep 1903, Warsaw, IN. d. 21 Feb 1975, Clayton, Union, NM; 71 yr; lived in Clayton, NM, 15 yr; divorced. Survived by son, Wesley SHEELY, Jr., Estacada, OR and daughter, Alley Clara FILER, IA; no living brothers or sisters. Burial: 25 Feb 1975; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 26 Feb 1975, Clayton, NM.

SHEPARD, Elvina LONG b. 24 Nov 1883, Norwood, MO. d. 5 Apr 1969, Clayton, Union, NM; 85 yr; resident of Union Co., NM since 1907. Husband: Herbert Hayes SHEPARD. Survived by 4 daughters: Florence SMOTHERS, Casa Grande, AZ; Lettie DUCKWORTH, Clayton NM; Gladys LOCKHART, Long Beach, CA; Marie HANDYSHELL, Amarillo, TX; son, Lester, Laytonville, CA; 2 brothers: Henry LONG, Taft, CA; John LONG, Mansfield, MO. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 9 Apr 1969, Clayton, NM.

SHEPARD, Herbert Hayes b. 17 Jan 1877, Creston, IA. d. 5 Sep 1960, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 83 yr. Wife: Elvina LONG; md. 5 Sep 1901; had10 children; 4 preceded him in death. Parents: William SHEPARD and Miss REYNOLDS. Survived by wife, 6 children: Carl, Carmichael, CA; Mrs. Austin SMOTHERS, Sharp, ID; Mrs. Earl DUCKWORTH, Clayton, NM; Lester, Laytonville, CA; Mrs. Ed LOCKHART and Mrs. Guy HANDYSHELL, Amarillo, TX; 5 sisters; 1 brother. Burial: 8 Sep 1960; cemetery inscription; Winchester 6:112; Union County Leader, 14 Sep 1960, Clayton, NM.

SHIELDS, Nadeen PIPKIN b. 20 Jan 1921, Cheney, KS. d. 26 Jan 1988, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 67 yr 6 da. Husband: A.L. SHIELDS; md. 21 Dec 1942, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Ernest PIPKIN and Edith SUTTON. Preceded in death by daughter, Patricia Audeen MASSEY, 3 Mar 1978. Survived by husband; son, Lee (Connie): sister, Pernecia McKAY, Dalhart, TX and brother, Kenneth PIPKIN, Sheridan, WY. Burial: Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 3 Feb 1988, Clayton, NM.

SHILLING, Cecil D. b. 16 May 1925 d. 13 Jul 1956. Veteran: WW II; NM GM3 USNR. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 25 Jul 1956, Clayton, NM.

SHILLING, Fred Vincent b. 18 Feb 1897, near Chelsey, Rogers, OK. d. 16 Sep 1987, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 90 yr 6 mo 28 da. Wife: Blanche FOSTER; md. 23 Apr 1922, Union Co., NM; divorced. Parents: Henry J. SHILLING and Annie BREWER. Preceded in death by son, Cecil, 1956, and 2 brothers, Everett and Oscar. Survived by sister, Bertie CALLIS, Sedan, NM. Burial: 18 Sep 1987; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 23 Sep 1987, Clayton, NM.

SHIPPEN, Arthur B. b. 19 Feb 1877, Bridgeston, Parke, IN. d. 14 Nov 1953, Reeder Rest Home, Clayton, Union, NM; 76 yr; lived in Union Co., NM for 2 yr; divorced. Parents: William T. SHIPPEN and Mary WEBSTER. Survived by (relationship not stated) Mrs. Flori LAWRENCE, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Minnie WYRTH, Lewiston, ME. Burial: 16 Nov 1953; informant: Dick LAWRENCE, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 5:110; The Clayton News, 18 Nov 1954, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SHIRLEY, John Henry b. 9 Nov 1887, Bismark, AR. d. 18 Jun 1984, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 96 yr 7 mo 9 da. Veteran: WW I. Wife: Lida Kate HARRIS. Parents: James R. SHIRLEY and Nancy C. AKIN. Preceded in death by 3 brothers: William, James and Finis; 4 sisters: Mary Frances, Emily, Melissa and Luella. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; son, Gene SHIRLEY, Ft. Wayne, IN; grandson. Burial: 21 Jun 1984; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 20 Jun 1984, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

SHIRLEY, Lida Kate HARRIS b. 15 Sep 1901, Miami, TX. d. 15 Jan 1991, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 89 yr; she and her husband owned and operated the Sunset Motel in Clayton for 25 years. Husband: John Henry SHIRLEY; d. 18 Jun 1984. Parents: John W. HARRIS and Mattie D. JONES. Survived by son, Gene, Fort Wayne, IN; 2 sisters: Dot H. COUZENS, Clayton, NM; Cassie CLAY, Searcy, AR; brother, Austin HARRIS, Houston, TX. Burial: 21 Jan 1991; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 23 Jan 1991, Clayton, NM.

SHOUEFEL, Marcel b. France. d. 16 Aug 1935, Grenville, Union, NM; ca 26 yr; drowned; single; male; had been in America and resided in state of NM about 4 1/2 yr; sheepherder employed by OXANDABRURU brothers on Frank THOMAS ranch, 35 mi. NW of Clayton, NM; last seen alive on Friday, 16 Aug 1935; search started on Sat; body found on Sunday. Burial: 20 Aug 1935; informant: Raymond OXANDABUNAL, Tate, CO; Winchester 3:60; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 22 Aug 1935, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SHROCK, Enos b. 26 Jan 1870, IL. d. 6 Sep 1960, Clovis, Curry, NM; homesteaded in the Clayton, NM area in 1912; the last of the family of 13 children. Preceded in death by wife and 2 children, Johnny E. and Mabel. Survived by 2 sons: Henry A., Portales, NM and William M., Kerrville, TX; sister, Mrs. Martha BLUMANHORST, Kingman, KS. Burial: 9 Sep 1960; Kilburn Small Book 3; Union County Leader, 14 Sep 1960, Clayton, NM.

SHROCK, Mary Demaris HAYES b. 21 Sep 1858, Jackson Co., MO. d. 16 Feb 1943, Clayton, Union, NM; 84 yr 4 mo 25 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 31 yr. Husband: Enos SHROCK of Rago, KS; age 73 yr; md. 1908. Parents: Leandro HAYES, b. PA and Susan McKEE, b. PA. Survived by husband; sister, Edie JONES, Menan ID; 2 brothers: John, Menan, ID and Albert, Saratoga, CA and 2 step-sons. Burial: 18 Feb 1943; informant: husband; The Clayton News, 24 Feb 1943, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SHULTZ, David Allen b. 7 Oct 1877, Bell Center, OH. d. 3 Jul 1952, Clayton, Union, NM; 74 yr 7 mo 3 da; lived in Union Co., NM, 42 yr. Wife: Lulu HEY; md. 1912. Survived by wife, son and daughter, brother and sister in OH; Katherine M. JENNINGS, Billy J. THOMASON and Mrs. Wyeth DOAK, Jr., of Santa Fe, NM who lived with them many years. Burial: 6 Jul 1952; informant: wife; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, and The Clayton News, 16 Jul 1952, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SIGHTS, Mary A. WELKER b. 11 Dec 1893, Braymer, MO; 1892, gravestone. d. 14 May 1937, Amarillo, TX; 44 yr. Husband: Alva SIGHTS; md. 1912, Cordell, OK. Survived by husband, daughter, Marcena; 2 sisters and 4 brothers. Burial: cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 5; Union County Leader, 20 May 1937, Clayton, NM.

SILVA, Isabel SANDOVAL b. 30 May 1924, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 13 Dec 1986, San Antonio, TX; 62 yr 6 mo 13 da. Husband: Cruz T. SILVA. Parents: Roberto SANDOVAL and Lonicia CHAVEZ. Survived by husband; 2 daughters: Josephita SILVA and Elizabeth (David) GONZALES and 2 sons: Cruz A. (Jean) and Alfonso J., all of San Antonio, TX; mother, Clayton, NM; 9 brothers and sisters: Lupe SPEED, Tacoma, WA; Teresina SANCHEZ, Clayton, NM; Rose CHAVEZ, Gallup, NM; Esther UDKLER, San Antonio, TX; Orlando SANDOVAL, Gallup, NM; Ernest SANDOVAL, Dalhart, TX; Carmen SANDOVAL, Trinidad, CO; Paul SANDOVAL, Albuquerque, NM and Dennis SANDOVAL, Las Cruces, NM. Burial: 18 Dec 1986; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 17 and 24 Dec 1986, Clayton, NM.

SIMPSON, Bertha WOLFORD b. 25 Sep 1904, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 14 Nov 1947. Parents: Fred and Rosie WOLFORD. Survived by son, Charles SIMPSON, Santa Fe, NM; mother, Mrs. M.D. GARCIA, Los Alamos, NM; 4 sisters: Mrs. Elmer trIPP, Klamath Falls, OR; Mrs. Louis HANNERS, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Alfonso de CASAUS, Los Angeles, CA and Mrs. Phil CARILLO, Albuquerque, NM; brother, Johnny WOLFORD, Klamath Falls, OR. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 19 Nov 1947; Union County Leader, 20 Nov 1947, Clayton, NM.

SIMPSON, Charles V. b. 14 Feb 1866, Lowden, TN. d. 13 May 1933, Arlington Hotel, Clayton, Union, NM; 67 yr 2 mo 29 da; single; lived in Union Co., NM for 16 yr; orphaned at an early age; worked for J.M. BROWDER for more than 45 yr. Father: Clam SIMPSON. Burial: 15 May 1933; informant: Mrs. Joe KOEGER, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 2:246; The Clayton News, 17 May 1933, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SIMPSON, James M. b. 1879, TX. d. 8 Oct 1919, Clayton, Union, NM; 40 yr 7 mo; came to Clayton from Brownwood, TX ca 3 yr ago. Wife: Kate. Mother: b. TX. Survived by wife and 6 children. Burial: 10 Oct 1919; informant: family; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 11 Oct 1919, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SIMPSON, Roxie Lee b. 1907 d. 1918. Burial: cemetery inscription.

SINCLAIR, Frederick Mackenzie b. 1 Apr 1899, Patterson, NJ. d. 8 Jan 1980, Clayton, Union, NM; at home; 80 yr 9 mo 7 da. Wife: Hester JUDGE; md. 13 May 1932, Patterson, NJ. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; 2 sons: Fred and Bill, both of Clayton, NM; 2 daughters: Julia SINCLAIR, Clayton, NM; Isabel WILLIAMS, Seneca, NM. Burial: 10 Jun 1980; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass.

SINCLAIR, Hester JUDGE b. 5 Jan 1909, Patterson, NJ. d. 21 Mar 1982, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 73 yr. Husband: Frederick M. SINCLAIR; md. 13 May 1932, Patterson, NJ; he d. 8 Jan 1980. Parents: William Harry JUDGE and Julia LAUWE. Survived by 2 sons: Fred and Bill, both of Clayton, NM; 2 daughters: Julia SINCLAIR, Clayton, NM; Isabel WILLIAMS, Seneca, NM. Burial: 22 Mar 1982; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 24 Mar 1982, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

SINGLETARY, Frederick Stanley b. 3 Apr 1929, Palestine, TX. d. 2 Nov 1981, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 52 yr 6 mo 29 da. Wife: Margaret L. SHANNON BRYANT; md. 19 Jun 1980, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, NM. Parents: Frederick Augustus SINGLETARY and Martha TUNNAHOE. Survived by wife, Albuquerque, NM; 2 sons: Damon SINGLETARY, San Antonio, TX and Dennis SLOAN, Hobbs, NM: 2 daughters: Dawn INGRAM, Odessa, TX and Donna FAULKS, Corpus Christi, TX; step-son, Mike BRYANT, Albuquerque, NM; step-daughter, Brenda LOVEJOY, Clayton, NM; brother, Nelson SINGLETARY, Sulphur, LA; 2 sisters: Shirley PIERCE, Orange, TX and Hilda HARTWIG, Humbolt, KS; father-in-law, Vernon SHANNON, Clayton, NM. Burial: 5 Nov 1981; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass.

SINGLETERRY, Ollie Ethel RODOLPH b. 18 Dec 1884, Grapevine, TX. d. 31 May 1979, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 94 yr 4 mo 13 da. Husband: Thomas C. SINGLETERRY, deceased. Parents: Albert E. RODOLPH and Mollie MILLER. Survived by 4 sons: Ralph, Coeur d'Alene, ID; Tearl, Bartlesville, TX; Glen, Olten, TX; Henry, Andrews, TX; daughter, Terry CODINGTON, Clayton, NM. Burial: 2 Jun 1979; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 6 Jun 1979, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

SINGLETERRY, Thomas C. b. 28 Jan 1881, near Stephenson, AL. d. 5 May 1960, Clayton, Union, NM; he was the fourth of 11 children. Wife: Ollie RODOLPH; md. 29 Dec 1901, Mt. Zion, OK; had 7 children; son, Earl, d. 1909. Parents: Edward C. SINGLETERRY and Julia JOHNSON. Survived by wife; 2 daughters: Mrs. Jewel LABRIER, Wheeless, OK; Mrs. Kate CODINGTON, Clayton, NM; 4 sons: Ralph, Palm Springs, CA; Tearl, Bartlesville, OK; Glen, Olton, TX; Henry, Andrews, TX; 2 brothers: John, Shawnee, OK; Miller, Brownsfield, TX. Burial: 8 May 1960; cemetery inscription; Winchester 6:102; Union County Leader, 11 May 1960, Clayton, NM.

SINK, Bert Lee b. 31 Jul 1891, Sedalia, MO. d. 17 May 1981, Beaver County Nursing Home, OK; 89 yr. Wife 1): Hallie SMITH; md. 9 Sep 1912, Union Co., NM; divorced. Wife: ): Ollie JONES SMITH; md. 2 Mar 1940, Clovis, Curry, NM; she d. 9 Nov 1984. Parents: R.D. and Kathryn SINK. Survived by wife; 3 sons: Tracy SINK, Capulin, NM; Robert SMITH, Pueblo, CO; Amiel SMITH, Beaver, OK; 2 daughters: Verda LEE, CA; Mrs. Rosetta LINDSEY, Portales, NM; 5 brothers; 2 sisters. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 20 May 1981, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

SINK, Juanita R. ADEE d. 28 May 1968, Boise City, Cimarron, OK. Husband: Tracy A. SINK. Survived by husband, daughter, Patty; 3 sisters and 1 brother. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 29 May 1968, Clayton, NM.

SINK, Ollie J. JONES b. 3 Mar 1901, Hill Co., TX. d. 9 Nov 1984, Pueblo, CO; 83 yr 8 mo 6 da. Husband: Bert Lee SINK; md. 2 Mar 1940, Clovis, Curry, NM; he d. 17 May 1981. Parents: Ciscero JONES and Stella FEATHERSTON. Survived by 2 sons: Robert SMITH, Pueblo, CO; Amiel SMITH, Des Moines, NM; daughter, Rosetta BENNETT, Portales, NM; brother, Herbert JONES, Melrose, NM; sister, Euna HARRIS, Tulsa, OK. Burial: 12 Nov 1984, cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 7 Nov 1984, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

SINK, Tracy A. b. 9 Nov 1918, Union Co., NM. d. 26 Jan 1983, at home, Capulin, Union, NM; 64 yr 2 mo 17 da. Veteran: WW II. Wife: Juanita ADEE, d. 1968. Parents: Bert Lee SINK and Hallie SMITH. Survived by daughter, Patty SINK, Durango, CO and sister, Mrs. Verdie LADNER, Minden, NV. Burial: 31 Jan 1983; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 2 Feb 1983, Clayton, NM.

SINK, Tracy James Burial: cemetery inscription; infant.

SINTAS, Eduardo b. 1895; Dec 1894, marriage license. d. 13 Aug 1969, Clayton, Union, NM; 74 yr; resident of Des Moines, NM before moving to Clayton in 1932. Wife: Elisa SALAZAR; md. 22 Nov 1916, Union Co., NM; deceased. Parents: Francisco SINTAS and Manuela ESPINOZA. Survived by 4 daughters: Pauline MONTOYA, Mary ARGUELLO and Ernestine SINTAS, Clayton, NM and Clorinda ORTIZ, Albuquerque, NM; 4 sons: Bill, Eli and John L., Clayton, NM and Jack, El Paso, TX; brother, Mike, Grenville, NM. Burial: 16 Aug 1969; cemetery inscription; marriage record; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 18 Aug 1969, Clayton, NM.

SINTAS, Edward Luis b. 1952 d. 9 Mar 1972, Clayton, Union, NM; 20 yr; believed to have been dead 4 days before he was found by his father. Parents: Guillermo SINTAS and Alice DEL VALLE. Survived by parents; 2 sisters: Teresa and Susan, of the home; brother, Tony, Perryton, TX. Burial: 10 Mar 1972; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 15 Mar 1972, Clayton, NM.

SINTAS, Eli Hilario b. 4 Apr 1924, Des Moines, Union, NM. d. 16 Dec 1983, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 59 yr 8 mo 12 da. Veteran: WW II. Wife: Emma PACHECO. Parents: Eduardo SINTAS and Elisa SALAZAR. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; daughter, Pat APODACA, Fullerton, CA; brother, John L. SINTAS, Albuquerque, NM; 5 sisters: Pauline MONTOYA, Mary ARGUELLO, both of Clayton, NM; Clorinda ORTIZ and Ernestine SINTAS, both of Albuquerque, NM; Martha TRUJILLO, Clayton, NM. Burial: 19 Dec 1983; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

SINTAS, Guillermo b. 23 Feb 1918 d. 1 Aug 1973; 55 yr. Veteran: WW II. Wife: Alice DEL VALLE; md. 18 Dec 1948, Union Co., NM. Father: Edward SINTAS. Son: Tony SINTAS, Boise City, OK. Burial: 3 Aug 1973; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Book; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

SINTAS, Lucille Otalia MARQUEZ b. 13 Dec 1914, Des Moines, Union, NM. d. 15 Oct 1950, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 35 yr. Husband: Miguel SINTAS; md. 2 Oct 1937. Parents: J. Sabino MARQUEZ and Eulala LUCERO. Survived by husband, father, sister, 5 half-sisters, 8 half-brothers and step-mother. Burial: 17 Nov 1950; informant: father; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 25 Oct 1950, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SINTAS, Margarita SALAZAR b. 9 Mar 1907, Palo Blanco, Colfax, NM. d. 16 May 1970, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM;63 yr;resident of Clayton, NM, 27 yr. Husband: Ricardo SINTAS; md. 27 Apr 1922, Grenville, Union, NM. Survived by 3 sons: Eloy, Grapevine, TX; Richard, Clayton, NM and Jose, Spearman, TX; 5 daughters: Mrs. Lena MAESTAS, El Paso, TX; Mrs. Dolores ULIBARRI, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Nellie MARTINEZ, Garden City, KS; Helen SINTAS (only 4 daughters named); brother, Archie SALAZAR, Dalhart, TX; 2 sisters: Cira MARQUEZ, Dalhart, TX and Lucia SALAS, La Junta, CO. Burial: 18 May 1970; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 20 May 1970, Clayton, NM.

SINTAS, Maria Elisa SALAZAR d. 29 May 1896. d. 25 Jan 1964, Clayton, Union, NM; spent most of her life in Union Co., NM. Husband: Eduardo SINTAS; md. 22 Nov 1916; had 9 children; daughter, Gertrude, is deceased. Parents: Federico SALAZAR and Paulita MARTINEZ. Survived by husband, 4 sons: Bill, Eli, John L., Clayton, NM and Jack, El Paso, TX; 4 daughters: Pauline MONTOYA, Ernestine SINTAS, Mary ARGUELLO, Clayton, NM and Clorinda ORTIZ, Albuquerque, NM; adopted son, Jesse TRUJILLO, Clayton, NM; 2 sisters: Rachel SALAZAR, Trinidad, CO and Juanita OTERO, Pueblo, CO. Burial: 27 Jan 1964; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record Book 2; Union County Leader, 12 Feb 1964, Clayton, NM.

SINTAS, Ricardo b. 1 Oct 1886, Taos, Taos, NM. d. 8 Sep 1956; 70 yr. Wife: Margarita SALAZAR. Parents: Francisco SINTAS and Manuela ESPINOZA. Survived by wife; 5 daughters: Elena and Manuelita SINTAS, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Malaquias ULIBARRI, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Eduardo MESTAS, El Paso, TX and Mrs. Lewis QUINTANA, Greeley, CO; 4 sons: Richard, Jr., Jose Bernardo and Alberto, all of Clayton, NM and Eloy, Dalhart, TX; 2 brothers: Eduardo, Clayton, NM and Miguel, Grenville, NM. Burial: 10 Sep 1956; cemetery inscription; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 19 Sep 1956, Clayton, NM.

SINTAS, Sadie b. 21 Jun 1943, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 11 Oct 1943, Clayton, Union, NM; 3 mo 19 da. Parents: Mike SINTAS, b. Sofia, Union, NM and Lucile MARQUEZ, b. Corrumpa, Union, NM. Burial: 11 Oct 1943; informant: father; Kilburn Small Book 7; d. cert.

SISNEROS, Clarita DURAN b. 12 Aug 1893, Taos, Taos, NM. d. 28 Sep 1978, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 85 yr 1 mo 16 da. Husband: Manuel M. SISNEROS; md. 28 Mar 1914, Union Co., NM; d. 28 Jan 1978. Parents: Francisco DURAN and Maria Inez ARCHULETA. Survived by son, Joe E. SISNEROS, Clayton, NM; brother-in-law, Fructoso GARCIA, Clayton, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 4 Oct 1978, Clayton, NM; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

SISNEROS, Evangelina GONZALES b. 5 Jan 1931 d. reserved. Burial: cemetery inscription.

SISNEROS, Joe Estevan b. 31 Dec 1926, Pasamonte, Union, NM. d. 25 Feb 1982, Clayton, Union, NM; at home; 55 yr. Veteran: WW II. Wife: Evangelina GONZALES; md. 10 Apr 1950, Union Co., NM. Parents: Manuel M. SISNEROS and Clarita DURAN. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; 2 daughters: Connie MORALES, Albuquerque, NM; Martha TRUJILLO, Thornton, CO; 5 sons: Herman GONZALES, Belen, NM; Joe Louis SISNEROS, Denver, CO; Steve SISNEROS, Amarillo, TX; Raymond SISNEROS and Abade SISNEROS, both of Clayton, NM; 2 brothers: Alfred ARCHULETA, Los Angeles, CA; Frank ARCHULETA, UT. Burial: 27 Feb 1982; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 3 Mar 1982, Clayton, NM; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

SISNEROS, Jose Luis b. 1 Aug 1951, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 15 May 1984, Englewood, CO; 32 yr 9 mo 14 da. Wife: Patricia Rose MADRID; md. 16 May 1970, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Jose Steven SISNEROS and Evangeline GONZALES. Survived by wife, Englewood, CA; 2 daughters: Angelique and Jolene, both of Englewood, CA; mother, Clayton, NM; 2 sisters: Connie MORALLES, Albuquerque, NM and Martha TRUJILLO, Denver, CO; 4 brothers: Herman GONZALES, Albuquerque, NM; Steve SISNEROS, Amarillo, TX; Raymond SISNEROS, Albuquerque, NM and Abade SISNEROS, Clayton, NM; grandmother, Sadie GONZALES, Clayton, NM. Burial: 19 May 1984; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 23 May 1984, Clayton, NM.

SISNEROS, Juan D. b. 13 Jul 1901, Taos, Taos, NM. d. 13 Apr 1981, Clayton, Union, NM; 79 yr 9 mo. Wife: Tomasita ARCHULETA. Parents: Marcelino SISNEROS and Sofia LUCERO. Preceded in death by brother, Luciano SISNEROS, May 1978. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; 4 daughters: Cornelia MARTINEZ, Clayton, NM; Ernestine TRUJILLO, Grants, NM; Martha TRUJILLO and Beatrice MAYNES, both of Clayton, NM; 4 sons: Gilbert, Clayton, NM; Paul, Seneca, NM; John, Dalhart, TX and George, Durango, CO; 2 brothers: Alfred, Des Moines, NM and Joe, Seneca, NM. Burial: 15 Apr 1981; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 15 Apr 1981, Clayton, NM; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

SISNEROS, Manuel M. b. 20 May 1891, Conejos, CO. d. 23 Jan 1978, Clayton, Union, NM; 86 yr 8 mo 3 da. Wife: Clarita DURAN; b. 12 Aug 1894, Taos, Taos, NM; md. 28 Mar 1914. Parents: Victor SISNEROS and Miss LUCERO. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; son, Joe E. SISNEROS, Clayton, NM; 2 sisters; 1 brother. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 25 Jan 1978, Clayton, NM; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record.

SIVYER, Cornelia Mildred DARWIN b. 14 May 1904, Graham, TX. d. 14 Jul 1936, Clayton, Union, NM; 32 yr 2 mo; lived in Union Co., NM 20 yr. Husband: Clifford SIVYER; md. 6 Mar 1932. Parents: J.M. DARWIN, b. TN and Annie HARMON, b. KY. Survived by husband, mother, 7 sisters and 4 brothers. Burial: 16 Jul 1936; informant: husband; cemetery inscription; Winchester 3:109; The Clayton News, 22 Jul 1936, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SIVYER, Elizabeth b. 1873 d. 1911. Burial: cemetery inscription; Winchester 2:99; charges to Mrs. Annie PRICE, Whittier, CA.

SLACK, Alice M. DIX b. 8 Apr 1861, Danvers, IL. d. 6 Oct 1925, Clayton, Union, NM; 63 yr. Husband: Dr. J.C. SLACK, deceased; had 3 children: Mrs. Minnie LUNDY, Houston, TX; Miss Neva SLACK, and Len SLACK, Clayton, NM. Parents: J.W. DIX and Martha SMITH. Burial: 8 Oct 1925; cemetery inscription; The Clayton Citizen, 9 Oct 1925, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SLACK, John C., Dr. b. 20 Aug 1856, Waynesville, IL. d. 14 Jan 1917, Clayton, Union, NM. Wife1): Clara B. THOMPSON; md. 14 Jan 1909, Union Co., NM. Wife 2): Alice M. DIX. Burial: 18 Jan 1917; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 1; The Clayton News, 20 Jan 1917, Clayton, NM.

SLOAN, Baby d. 8 Mar 1919. Father: J.T. SLOAN. Burial: Kilburn Small Book 2.

SMALL, Aurelia Frances RYDER b. 21 Mar 1836, Provincetown, MA. d. 22 Mar 1928, Clayton, Union, NM; 93 yr 1 da; went to IL in 1857 where all her children were born. Husband: Joshua D.P. SMALL; md. 22 Mar 1854, Provincetown, MA; deceased; 4 children; all living except Wallace T., the eldest, who d. 1926. Parents: Stephen RYDER, b. Provincetown, MA and Susan CASE, b. Provincetown, MA. Survived by children: James F., Samuel C. and Dr. Ida Susan Morietta MURPHY, Clayton, NM. Burial: 29 Mar 1928; informant: Dr. M. MURPHY, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 29 Mar 1928, Clayton, NM; d. cert.; card of thanks signed by Dr. Morietta MURPHY, Samuel C. SMALL, Arthur RINKER and wife; Willie CARTER and wife; E.H. STEVENS.

SMALL, Joshua D.P. b. 28 Oct 1835, Provincetown, MA. d. 4 Jan 1911, Union Co., NM; 12 mi. E of Clayton; at home; 75 yr 5 mo 13 da. Wife: Aurelia F. RYDER; md. 20 Mar 1854 at Provincetown, MA. Survived by wife; 3 sons: W.F. SMALL, Snohomish, WA; James F. SMALL, Sumner, NB and Samuel C. SMALL, Clayton, NM; daughter, Mrs. B.F. MURPHY, Clayton, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton Citizen, 20 Jan 1911; final hearing on estate, Union County Probate Court, 3 Nov 1913; The Clayton News, 16 Aug 1913, Clayton, NM; The Swastika, 17 Oct 1913, Des Moines, NM.

SMALL, Rhoda J. b. 1877 d. 1919. Burial: cemetery inscription.

SMALL, Velma Ruth b. 18 May 1920, Moses, Union, NM. d. 9 Jun 1920, Union Co., NM; attended by doctor, 18 May-9 Jun 1920; weighed 1 lb 9 oz when born. Parents: H.W. SMALL, b. AL and K.G. HOLT, b. TX. Burial: informant: father; Kilburn Small Book 3; d. cert.

SMART, Airia b. 5 Oct 1902 d. 4 Dec 1967, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 65 yr; longtime resident of Clayton, NM. Veteran: WW II; TX Pfc Medical Dept. Survived by sister, Minnie ROSS, Albuquerque, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 6 Dec 1967, Clayton, NM.

SMART, Artie Melissa WILSON b. 1 Jan 1870, Denton, TX. d. 16 Dec 1955, Clayton, Union, NM; 84 yr 11 mo 16 da; came to Cuates, Union Co., NM in 1915 with children and son-in-law, James ARLEDGE. Husband: George Mathew SMART; md. 1880; he d. 1907; 6 children; 3 sons and 3 daughters. preceded in death by daughter, Florence, 1908. Parents: Miles N. WILSON and Florence CALLAHAN. Survived by children: Mrs. Lois HOLMES, Grenville, NM; Mrs. Minnie ROSS, Albuquerque, NM; Will, Frank and Airia SMART, all of Clayton, NM; 2 brothers: M.M. WILSON, Sacramento, CA and H. Henderson WILSON, Pampa, TX. Burial: Union County Leader, 21 Dec 1955, Clayton, NM.

SMART, Florence Irene RICKETT b. 10 Apr 1905, Cula, MO. d. 16 Sep 1988, Springfield, MO; 83 yr resident of Clayton, Union, NM until 1974. Husband: William SMART; md. 26 Dec 1924, Union Co., NM; deceased, 1963. Preceded in death by husband and son, Fredrick Bill, 1973. Survived by 2 sons: Buddy, Clayton, NM and Larry; daughter, Betty HANCOCK, Clayton, NM. Burial: 19 Sep 1988; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 21 Sep 1988, Clayton, NM.

SMART, Frank d. 19 Nov 1861, Union Co., NM; at home on the Ray LEIGHTON ranch; 61 yr; heart attack. Burial: Union County Leader, 22 Mar 1961, Clayton, NM.

SMART, William Silas b. 30 May 1891; 30 May 1899, marriage license. d. 25 Aug 1963, Union Co., NM; 5 mi. S of Clayton. Wife: Florence Irene RICKETT; md. 26 Dec 1924, Union Co., NM. Survived by wife, and daughter, Mrs. Betty June HANCOCK, Clayton, NM; 3 sons: Buddy Wayne and Larry Paul, of the home; Frederick, Delta, CO; sister, Minnie, Albuquerque, NM and brother, Aira, Clayton, NM. Burial:; cemetery inscription; marriage record; Union County Leader, 28 Aug 1963, Clayton, NM.

SMITH, Allen Verlee b. 28 Jul 1932, Panhandle, TX. d. 20 Sep 1953, Union Co., NM; near Grenville; 21 yr; automobile accident. Veteran: enlisted 7 Aug 1950. Wife: Barbara SMITHSON; md. 28 May 1952, Union Co., NM; divorced. Parents: Olley John SMITH and Oleta McLEOD. Survived by parents, 2 brothers: Joe Lee and George, and 2 sisters, Vicki Lynn, all of Clayton, NM; another sister, Mrs. James MOON, Des Moines, NM. Burial: 22 Sep 1953; informant: father; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 23 Sep 1953, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SMITH, Alva W. b. 1907 d. Dec 1949, Las Vegas, San Miguel, NM; killed by robber; former resident of Clayton, NM; brought from Las Vegas to Clayton for burial. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 4 Jan 1950, Clayton, NM.

SMITH, Anne WINCHESTER b. 13 Oct 1882, Calloway Co., KY. d. 26 Oct 1975, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; came to Clayton, NM in Dec 1942. Husband: George W. SMITH; md. Dec 1907, New Concord, KY. Parents: Alexander WINCHESTER and Patty WINN. Survived by children: McKeill SMITH and Glenna ARNETT, both of Clayton, NM; Willington SMITH, Harold SMITH and Patty McDANIEL, all of Felt, OK; Edith EDMONDSON, Des Moines, NM; brothers and sisters. Burial: 28 Oct 1975; informant: Glenna ARNETT, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 29 Oct 1975, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

SMITH, Averill Howard b. 26 Jun 1918, Carter, OK. d. 24 Oct 1944, South China Sea; died when his ship was sunk in the South China Sea; reared in Clayton, NM. Veteran: WW II; NM Pvt 200 Coast Arty (AA). Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Jud SMITH. Survived by mother, Sweetwater, TX; father, brother, Waymond SMITH, and sister, Mrs. Bert LANE, Melstone, MT. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 19 Jul 1945, Clayton, NM.

SMITH, Baby Boy b. & d. 23 Jul 1921, Mt. Dora, Union, NM; stillborn. Burial: 23 Jul 1921; d. cert.

SMITH, Baby Boy b. & d. 19 Jan 1930, Clayton, Union, NM; 15 hr. Parents: W.D. SMITH, b. Springdale, AR and Osia ROBINSON, b. TX. Burial: 20 Jan 1930; Kilburn Small Book 4; The Clayton News, 23 Jan 1930, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SMITH, Charles A. d. 1 Dec 1948, Clayton, Union, NM; ca 68 yr; lived in Union Co., NM for 25 yr. Burial: 2 Dec 1948; informant: D.C. DANIEL, MD, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SMITH, Charles G. d. 26 Sep 1918. Burial: Kilburn Small Book 2; pd. by John T. SMITH.

SMITH, Elgin L. b. 30 May 1856, Palestine, TX. d. 7 Apr 1919, Union Co, NM; at home near Thomas; 62 yr; most of life spent in Liberty and San Jacinto Counties, TX. Leaves wife and 6 children. Burial: 11 Apr 1912; Kilburn Small Book 2; The Clayton News, 12 Apr 1919, Clayton, NM.

SMITH, Elsie Leon b. 5 Oct 1898, Howley, OK. d. 4 Dec 1959, Clayton, Union, NM; single. Parents: John F. SMITH and Rosa BUTLER. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Mrs. Lucinda GEORGE, and brother, Oscar W. Survived by 4 brothers: E.W., Perryton, TX; J. Wilson, Wilmer, AR; J. Clayton, Green Acres City, FL and Pleasant, Raton, NM; 2 sisters: Mrs. Ada S. WOOD, Pueblo, CO and Mrs. Floyd MOULTON, Stratford, TX. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 9 Dec 1959, Clayton, NM.

SMITH, Ernest Burr b. 28 Dec 1876, Viola Township, Olmstead, MN. d. 20 Aug 1952, Moses, Union, NM; 75 yr; lived in Union County, NM, 45 yr; the second son. Wife: Winifred MURPHEY; md. 26 Nov 1902; had 3 daughters. Parents: Walter SMITH and Ella VINE. Survived by wife; daughters: Mrs. J.E. (Mary) HALL, Moses, NM; Mrs. Cecil (Helen) SHANNON, Kim, CO; Mrs. Fay PEtrO, Clayton, NM; sister, Mrs. M.F. BUSIAN, Dover, MN. Burial: 24 Aug 1952; informant: wife; Winchester 5:65; d. cert.; Union County Leader, and The Clayton News, 27 Aug 1952, Clayton, NM.

SMITH, Fannie Mae WILT b. 20 Jan 1905, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 24 Mar 1984, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 79 yr 2 mo 4 da. Husband: James Cassimere SMITH; md. 13 Jul 1919, Union Co., NM; he d. 1965. Parents: Allen E. and Sarah J. WILT. Preceded in death by husband; 2 sons: Ralph and J.C., and daughter, Dorothy FISHER. Survived by 3 sons: Bernard SMITH and Hubert SMITH, Clayton, NM; Jerry SMITH, Roswell, NM; 2 daughters: Viola BOWNDS, Citrus Heights, CA and Genevieve DEAN, Clayton, NM. Burial: 27 Mar 1984; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 28 Mar 1984, Clayton, NM.

SMITH, George Washington b. 17 Sep 1876, Browns Grove, KY. d. 10 Nov 1963, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; came to Union Co., NM from Calloway Co., KY in 1917. Wife: Anne WINCHESTER; md. 3 Dec 1907. Parents: William Pinckney SMITH, d. 1897 and Martha Ann WAGSTER. Preceded in death by father; brother, John Mack, 1900; half-sister, Leepuliar WALDROP. Survived by wife; 6 children: Willington and Patty McDANIEL, Felt, OK; McNeill, Pomerene, AZ; Glenna ARNETT, Edith COIT and Harold, all of Clayton, NM. Burial: 11 Nov 1963; cemetery inscription; Winchester 7:11; Union County Leader, 13 Nov 1963, Clayton, NM.

SMITH, Henry Wesley b. 23 Oct 1915, Wylie, TX. d. 2 Jul 1959, Dallas, TX. Veteran: WW II. Wife: Pauline BANGERTER; md. 15 Jun 1938; had 2 children: Elaine, 12 yr and Harold, 8 yr. Parents: Homer P. SMITH and Zera E. MULLIS. Preceded in death by one brother: Dale, was killed in the service, Mar 1944. Survived by wife, 2 children and parents, all of Clayton, NM; 3 sisters: Mrs. Earl McPHERSON, Las Cruces, NM; Mrs. Buddy LORREN, Mt. Dora, NM; Mrs. Arthur Lee WOOD, Albuquerque, NM; 2 brothers: Jernal, Springer, NM; Harold, Keyes, OK. Burial: 5 Jul 1959; cemetery inscription; Winchester 6:76; Union County Leader, 8 Jul 1959, Clayton, NM.

SMITH, Homer P. b. 17 Nov 1885, Wylie, TX; 17 Nov 1888, Schooler-Hass. d. 31 Dec 1975, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; lived in Union County, NM for 57 yr. Wife: Zera E. MULLIS; md. 24 Dec 1911, Lakeview, TX; she is deceased. Parents: Henry Wesley SMITH and Cathryn MARRIOTT. Preceded in death by wife, 2 sons: H. Wesley SMITH; Lt. Dale W. SMITH. Survived by 3 daughters: Mrs. J.E. McPHERSON, Las Cruces, NM; Mrs. A.L. WOOD, Albuquerque, NM; Mrs. Buddie LOVIN, Clayton, NM; 2 sons: Jewell SMITH, Springer, NM; Harold SMITH, Elkhart, KS. Burial: 3 Jan 1976; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 7 Jan 1976, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

SMITH, Irene b. 22 Jun 1911 d. 17 Aug 1913. Burial: Kilburn Small Book; space purchased by G.C. SMITH, 18 Aug 1913.

SMITH, James Andrew b. 12 May 1919, Devol, OK. d. 23 Oct 1931, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 12 yr 5 mo 11 da. Parents: Cloney A. SMITH, b. TN and Janie SELLS, b. TX. Survived by parents, 2 brothers: Roy and Jesse; 2 sisters: Dorothy and Della. Burial: 24 Oct 1931; informant: mother; cemetery inscription; Winchester: 2:153; Union County Leader, 29 Oct 1931, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SMITH, James Cassimere b. 29 Aug 1898, Rocky Gap, WV. d. 8 Jul 1965, Estancia, Torrance, NM; 67 yr; former resident of Clayton, Union, NM. Wife: Fanny WILT; md. 13 Jul 1919, Union Co., NM. Survived by wife; 8 children: James C., Jr. and Ralph W., Albuquerque, NM; Mrs. Frank BOWNDS, Citrus Heights, CA; Mrs. Forest FISHER, Woodward, OK; Bernard J. and Hubert, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Dan DEAN and Jerry D., El Paso, TX; sister, Mrs. Richard WORMSBAKER, Amarillo, TX; 2 brothers: William, Los Angeles, CA and Roy, Amarillo, TX. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 14 Jul 1965, Clayton, NM.

SMITH, James Randall b. 12 Jan 1950, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 14 Jan 1950, Clayton, Union, NM; 2 da. Parents: Harold SMITH and Billie D. FARR. Burial: 15 Jan 1950; informant: father; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:295; d. cert.

SMITH, John K. d. 14 Feb 1917; 73 yr. Burial: cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 1.

SMITH, John Thomas b. 20 Nov 1854, SC. d. 23 Apr 1929, Clayton, Union, NM; at home of a friend; 74 yr 5 mo 1 da. Wife: Mollie Sidney BROWN; md. 1880 when he was 26 yr; she is deceased; 9 children; 7 living. Parents: Robert G. SMITH, b. SC and Jane CRENSHAW, b. SC. Survived by children: Rev. Frank B., Berkeley, CA; Robert P.; Stanley H., Clayton, NM; Averill, San Antonio, TX; Mrs. O.E. WINSLOW, Glen Rose, TX; Mrs. John H. (Alice) MOONEYHAN, Kansas City, MO and Mrs. F.M. (Edna) BLACK, Bethany, OK. Burial: 27 Apr 1929; informant: Stanley SMITH; The Clayton News, 9 and 16 May 1929, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SMITH, Jud S. b. 17 Jul 1894 d. 20 Aug 1975, Sweetwater, TX; 81 yr; former resident of Clayton, NM; left in 1939. Wife: Ruby Mae McGINNIS. Survived by wife, Sweetwater, TX; son, C.W. SMITH, Hot Springs, AR; daughter, Marian LANE, Sweetwater, TX; 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Burial: 22 Aug 1975; Schooler-Hass; Kilburn Small Book 4; Union County Leader, 27 Aug 1975, Clayton, NM.

SMITH, Junius W. b. 5 Jul 1884, Smith Co., TX. d. 26 Oct 1914, Clayton, Union, NM; at home; 30 yr. Survived by wife; 2 small children and brother, Glover G. SMITH. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton Citizen, 30 Oct 1914; The Clayton News, 31 Oct 1914, Clayton, NM.

SMITH, Mary Sidney BROWN b. 1 Dec 1863, Louisville, Denton Co., TX. d. 28 Nov 1925, Glenrose, TX, at home of daughter where she had gone for medical aid; 62 yr 11 mo 26 da; moved to New Home, NM., in 1907. Husband: Rev. John Thomas SMITH; md. 1880; 9 children; 2 preceded her in death. Survived by husband and children: Rev. Frank B., Santa Rosa, CA; Robert P., Los Angeles, CA; Mrs. O.E. WINSLOW, Mexia, TX; Mrs. Alice MOONEYHAN, Kansas City, KS; Stanley SMITH, New Home, NM; Averill SMITH and Mrs. F.W. BLACK, Oklahoma City, OK. Burial: The Clayton News, 11 Dec 1925, Clayton, NM.

SMITH, Melinda Ann NEALY b. 22 Oct 1865, Joplin, MO, d. cert.; 1855, gravestone. d. 4 Nov 1938, Union Co., NM; near Gladstone; 78 yr 12 da; came to Union Co., NM 30 yr ago with her husband; pioneer of the Pasamonte and Gladstone area. Husband: John K. SMITH; he d. 1917. Parents: John NEALY, b. Joplin, MO and Anna LEWIS, b. IL. Preceded in death by 2 daughters: Mrs. Ada HAMILTON and Mrs. Lula PINKSTON. Survived by 3 sons: H.F., French, NM; J.E., Gladstone, NM; J.T. and Graton, CA; 3 daughters: Mrs. Eunice PEERY, Santa Fe, NM; Mrs. Ida LOVETT, Strong City, OK and Mrs. Della ANDERSON, Belle Plain, IA; brother, J.C. NEALY, Kerby, OK. Burial: 5 Nov 1938; informant: B.J. SMITH, Gladstone, NM; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 17 Nov 1938; The Clayton News, 16 Nov 1938, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SMITH, Nell Imogene b. 31 Oct 1928, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 1 Jan 1933, Union Co., NM; 4 yr 2 mo 1 da; diphtheria. Parents: Jud SMITH, b. Decator, TX. and Ruby Mae McGINNIS, b. Stevenville, TX. Survived by parents; sister, Marian; 2 brothers, Avrel and Wayman; grandfather, Harrison SMITH, Amistad, NM and aunt, Lennie McGINNIS, Carter, OK. Burial: 2 Jan 1933; informant: father; The Clayton News, 4 Jan 1933; Union County Leader, 5 Jan 1933, Clayton, NM; d. cert

SMITH, Oleta G. b. 1915 d. reserved. Burial: cemetery inscription.

SMITH, Olley John b. 23 Apr 1908, Pampa, TX. d. 15 Jul 1971, Copperas Clove, TX; resident of Union Co., NM, 26 yr; mechanic. Wife: Oleta McLEOD, md. 10 Jan 1930, Clovis, Curry, NM. Preceded in death by son and daughter. Survived by wife; 2 sons: Sgt. George and Sgt. Joe L., Vietnam; daughter, Jennie MOON, Eagle Nest, NM; mother, Mrs. Lucy B. SMITH, Perryton, TX; 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 21 Jul 1971, Clayton, NM.

SMITH, Othie Nigh b. 7 Sep 1905, Sandcreek, OK. d. 1 Oct 1989, Coon Memorial Hospital, Dalhart, TX; 84 yr; moved to Dalhart, TX from Clayton, NM in 1967. Wife: Gladys WINTERS; md. 22 Jun 1929, Toledo, OH. Preceded in death by son, John. Survived by wife; 2 daughters: Anita KELLEY, Dalhart, TX and Beverly MARKER, La Veta, CO; 3 sons: Howard, Albuquerque, NM; Gerald, San Antonio, TX and Clifford, Eagle Nest, NM; 2 brothers: Virgil, Oklahoma City, OK and Harold, Liberal, KS; 4 sisters: Carol HIGHFIELD, Perryton, TX; Gladys WILSON and Thelma MESSER, both of Fort Worth, TX and Lucille REBMAN, Pryor, OK. Burial: Union County Leader, 4 Oct 1989, Clayton, NM.

SMITH, Roger Lane b. 7 Jan 1974 d. 22 Feb 1974. Burial: cemetery inscription.

SMITH, Rosa A. COMYFORD b. 22 Nov 1874, VA. d. 20 Apr 1943, New Mexico Insane Asylum; 69 yr 4 mo 20 da; resided in state of NM for 13 yr. Husband: Wiley W. SMITH; md. 7 Sep 1897, Rocky Gap, VA; he d. 7 Nov 1942. Father: William COMYFORD, b. VA. Survived by 5 children: James C., Dalhart, TX; William K., CA; Roy E., Mrs. Roy LONGDON and Richard WORMSBAKER, Amarillo, TX. Burial: 22 Apr 1943; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:70; The Clayton News, 28 Apr 1943, Clayton, NM; card of thanks: signed by: Mr. and Mrs. Roy LONGITT, Mr. and Mrs. Roy SMITH, Mr. and Mrs. Richard WORMSBAKER, all of Amarillo, TX; Mr. and Mrs. Willie SMITH, Los Angeles, CA; Mr. and Mrs. J.C. SMITH, Clayton, NM.

SMITH, Ruby Mae McGINNIS b. 3 Oct 1898, Thurber, TX; 2 Oct 1898, gravestone. d. 1 Apr 1982, Sweetwater, TX; 83 yr 5 mo 28 da; homesteaded in Mansker community in 1918. Husband: Jud SMITH; d. 20 Aug 1975. Parents: John Oliver McGINNIS and Julie Ann HULL. Survived by son, Waymond SMITH, and daughter, Marian LANE, Sweetwater, TX; 3 sisters: Elena KELLEY, Claude, TX; Lynne McGINNIS and Beatrice THOMAS, both of Elephant Butte, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 7 Apr 1982, Clayton, NM.

SMITH, Waymond Burial: cemetery inscription.

SMITH, Willington b. 30 Nov 1908, New Concord, KY. d. 24 Jun 1991; came to Felt, OK area in 1927; graduated from Felt High School; served as postmaster in Felt, 1934-1977. Wife: Claudia STOKES; md. 26 Nov 1934, Clayton, Union, NM. Survived by wife; 2 sons: John, Clearwater, KS; Claude, Felt, OK; 2 daughters: Glenna WELLS, Felt, OK and Joy SAVAGE, Beaver, OK; brother, Harold, Clayton, NM; 2 sisters: Pattie McDANIEL, Felt, OK and Edith EDMONDSON, Clayton, NM. Burial: 27 Jun 1991; Union County Leader, 3 Jul 1991, Clayton, NM.

SMITH, Winifred Ruth MURPHY b. 15 Nov 1880, near Montevideo, MN. d. 1 May 1958, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 77 yr; moved to Moses, NM in 1907. Husband: Ernest B. SMITH; md. 26 Nov 1902; he d. 20 Aug 1952; had 3 daughters: Mrs. Margaret HALL, Seneca, NM; Mrs. Helen SHANNON, Kim, CO; Mrs. Norma PEtrO, Clayton, NM. Parents: Charles and Margaret MURPHY. Survived by 3 daughters, 1 sister and 2 brothers. Burial: 4 May 1958; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:44; Union County Leader, 7 May 1958, Clayton, NM.

SMITH, Zera Evelyn MULLIS b. 7 Jun 1886, Pine Bluff, AR. d. 12 Dec 1964, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; came to Union Co., NM in 1918; lived in Thomas community. Husband: Homer P. SMITH; md. 25 Dec 1911, Lakeview, TX; had 7 children; 2 sons preceded her in death: Lt. Dale W., WW II; H. Wesley, d. 1959. Parents: Henry MULLIS and Mattie McCLOUD. Survived by husband; 2 sons: Jewell, Springer, NM; Harold, Richfield, KS; 3 daughters: Mrs. Earl (Lillian) McPHERSON, Las Cruces, NM; Mrs. Buddie (Wanda) LOVIN, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Arthur Lee (Juanita) WOOD, Albuquerque, NM; 3 brothers: Moscoe, Edmondson, TX; Roy, San Jose, CA; Vollie, Amarillo, TX; sister, Mrs. T.M. FORTENBERRY, Edmondson, TX. Burial: 14 Dec 1964; cemetery inscription; Winchester 7:54; Union County Leader, 23 Dec 1964, Clayton, NM.

SMITHSON, Golda DeAlva ORREN b. 16 Jun 1908, Commerce, TX. d. 8 Jan 1968, St. Anthony's Hospital, Amarillo, TX; 60 yr; came to Clayton, NM to teach in 1933. Husband: Malcom D. SMITHSON; md. 13 Jan 1935. Parents: Eli ORREN and Frances HAMILTON. Survived by husband; 2 sisters: Mrs. Allison MacLEMORA, Kilgore, TX; Mrs. Eugene BICKLEY, Commerce, TX and brother, Rayford ORREN, Oklahoma City, OK. Burial: Winchester 7:162; Union County Leader, 10 Jan 1968, Clayton, NM.

SMITHSON, Joseph Chadwell b. 11 Jun 1871, Nashville, TN. d. 1 Dec 1955, Clayton, Union, NM; 84 yr 5 mo 19 da; came to Clayton, Union, NM in 1918; he was youngest son. Wife: Lillie Lura STOUT; md. 25 Dec 1892, Comfort, TX; 8 children; 3 preceded him in death; also a grandson, Joe Arthur SMITHSON. Parents: William and Mary SMITHSON. Survived by wife; 5 children: Mrs. Lura GRAVES, Espanola, NM; Mrs. J.B. TIXIER, Taos, NM; Mrs. W.H. KEUNEKE, Clayton, NM; Everett SMITHSON, Nara Visa, NM and Malcolm SMITHSON, Clayton, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 7 Dec 1955, Clayton, NM.

SMITHSON, Lillie Lura STOUT b. 16 Jun 1870, near Humansville, Bates Co., MO. d. 18 Nov 1958, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 88 yr; moved to Clayton, NM in 1918. Husband: Joseph Chadwell SMITHSON; md. 25 Dec 1892, near Montague, TX; he d. 1 Dec 1955; had 8 children; 2 daughters and 1 son preceded her in death. Parents: Spencer STOUT and Anne JACKSON. Survived by 5 children: Mrs. Lura (J.L.) GRAVES, Espanola, NM; Mrs. Carrie TIXIER, El Prado, NM; Malcolm, Clayton, NM; Everett C., Boise City, OK; and Mrs. Ola KEUNEKE, Clayton, NM. Burial: 20 Nov 1958; cemetery inscription; Winchester 6:57; Union County Leader, 19 Nov 1958, Clayton, NM.

SMITHSON, Malcolm D. b. 21 Nov 1907 Nocona, TX. d. 28 Jul 2000 Amarillo, TX; 92; lived in Union County since 1918; graduated from Clayton High School in 1926; from Baylor University School of Pharmacy at Dallas in 1928; he was a pharmacist for over 50 years; owned the Smithson Drug Store in Clayton from 1936 to 1971; ranched southwest of Clayton since 1942; named New Mexico Conservation Rancher of the Year in 1996; served on the New Mexico State Pharmacy Board; was president of the Five States Livestock Auction in Clayton for 20 years; past president of the Eastern Plains Soil and Water Conservation Board, the Clayton Rotary Club; served on the Union County General Hospital building committee and was active in the organization and construction of the Clayton Medical Office. Wife 1): DeAlva ORREN md. 1935; she died 1968. Wife 2): Christine B. SECREST; md. 1968 Clayton, NM. Survivors include his wife; a stepdaughter, Carolyn SECREST LUTES of Canyon, Texas; two grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Burial: Hass Funeral Directors; Amarillo Globe-Times, July 31, 2000.

SNOEBERGER, Alice STAUFFER b. 1875 d. 3 Jul 1963, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; came to NM with husband and family in 1918. Husband: William Robert SNOEBERGER. Survived by 2 sons: Paul, Clayton, NM; David, Richland, WA. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 3 Jul 1963, Clayton, NM.

SNOEBERGER, William Robert b. 17 Aug 1875, Oswego, KS. d. 30 Jun 1954, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 78 yr 10 mo 13 da; heart attack; was left an orphan at age 4 yr and was adopted by David and Mary SNOEBERGER; homesteaded near Sedan, Union Co., NM in 1912; moved to Clayton in 1948. Wife: Alice D. STAUFFER; md. 2 Dec 1896, Joplin, MO; had 2 sons. Survived by wife; sons: David Robert (Lois), Everett, WA; Paul William (Faye), Clayton, NM; sister, Myrtle SMITH, Ardmore, OK; brother, Louis PERTUCHE, Big Cabin, OK. Burial: 4 Jul 1954; informant: Paul SNOEBERGER, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 7 Jul 1954, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SOLANO, Andres Pd. 26 Mar 1919. Burial: Kilburn Small Book 2.

SOLANO, Paulita b. 24 Mar 1901 d. 28 Jun 1921. Burial: Kilburn Small Book 3.

SOUTHARD, Gertrude Mable HUGHES b. 18 Mar 1905, Kenton, Cimarron, OK. d. 26 Oct 1979, St. Anthony's Hospital, Amarillo, TX; 74 yr 7 mo 8 da. Husband: J. Monroe SOUTHARD. Parents: Tom HUGHES and Myrtle Pearl HANKS. Survived by husband; 2 sons: George JOHNSON, Fairbanks, AK; Bill JOHNSON, Pensacola, FL; 3 daughters: Barbara WHITTAKER, Okanagan, WA; Martha KNOLLS, Douglas, WY; Karen JOHNSON, Las Vegas, NV; 1 brother, Riley HUGHES, Boise City, OK and Clayton, NM; 4 sisters: Leona KITCHELL and Faye MARTIN, both of Albuquerque, NM; Alene HOLDER, Grand Junction, CO; Pauline ATWOOD, Ocala, FL. Burial: 29 Oct 1979; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 31 Oct 1979, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

SOWERS, Alva Dolph b. 1889, Whitt, TX. d. 17 Jun 1972, in hospital, Dalhart, TX. Wife: Ida Pearl BROOKS. Survived by daughter, Maude WINTERS; son, James A. SOWERS, Sedan, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 21 Jun 1972, Clayton, NM.

SOWERS, Dan Rhoades; name he used; name at birth: RHOADES, Donnie Lee. b. 26 Aug 1937, Masontown, PA. d. 29 Dec 1960, Union Co., NM; on Hwy. S of Clayton; automobile accident. Parents: Robert Leroy and Mary Frances RHOADES; father d. 1947; after death of his father he came to live with Clyde and Bess SOWERS in Aug 1949. Survived by mother and step-father: Donald and Mary Frances HALL, New Church, VA; brother, Roger RHOADES, Naval Station, Japan; 2 step-sisters: Gloria and Ruth HALL, New Church, VA; foster-parents: Clyde and Bess SOWERS. Burial: 1 Jan 1961; cemetery inscription; Winchester 6:127; Union County Leader, 18 Dec 1961, Clayton, NM.

SOWERS, David Yokley b. 1 Jan 1881, Jacksboro, TX. d. 4 Mar 1947, Union Co., NM; near Thomas; 66 yr 2 mo 3 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 40 yr. Wife: Lula E. BATSON, age 65 yr; md. 8 Sep 1901, Mounds, OK. Parents: James C. SOWERS, b. Lexington, NC and Hariett McCAIN. Survived by wife; 6 children: Clarence, Winifred BLAKELY, Mrs. Coe HINDS, Virgil, Clyde, Mrs. Joseph H. LOJEWSKI; 2 brothers: A.D. and L.M.; sister, Mrs. J.R. GRANT. Burial: 8 Mar 1947; informant: wife; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:183; The Clayton News, 5 and 12 Mar 1947; Union County Leader, 6 and 13 Mar 1947, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SOWERS, Ida Pearl BROOKS b. 22 Dec 1890, Mountain Grove, MO. d. 20 Sep 1964, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM. Husband: Alva Dolph SOWERS; md. 29 Jan 1912, Wellington, TX; had 2 children; son and daughter. Parents: Francis Lafayette BROOKS and Martha Jane CASH. Preceded in death by a sister. Survived by husband; daughter, Maude Evelyn WINTERS; son, James Alvin, both are in Sedan, NM; sister, Mrs. J.L. WELLS, Tulsa, OK. Burial: 23 Sep 1964; cemetery inscription; Winchester 7:40; Union County Leader, 30 Sep 1964, Clayton, NM.

SOWERS, Lula Ellen BATSON b. 9 Feb 1883, Springfield, MO. d. 25 Apr 1950, Amarillo, TX; homesteaded in Thomas, Union Co., NM in 1907; moved to Clayton after death of her husband. Husband: David Yokley SOWERS; md. 8 Sep 1901, Mounds, OK; he d. 4 Mar 1947; had 6 children. Parents: Stephen BATSON and Molly VAUGHN. Survived by children: Clarence, Mrs. Winifred BLAKELY, Mrs. Coe HINES, Virgil, Clyde, Mrs. J.H. LOJEWSKI. Burial: 28 Apr 1950; cemetery inscription; Winchester 5:4; The Clayton News, 26 Apr and 3 May 1950, Clayton, NM.

SPAID, Alex A. d. 14 Aug 1923, Beckville, TX. former Union Co., NM resident; lived with Attorney LAW. Mrs. Grace COX of Apache Valley is his daughter; he had other children. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton Citizen, 17 Aug 1923, Clayton, NM.

SPAID, Mrs. Alex d. 13 Mar 1908. Burial: cemetery inscription.

SPARLIN, Jerry H. b. 15 Jan 1885, Indian Territory, OK. d. 1 Aug 1961, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; he and his wife came to Hayden, Union Co., NM in 1946. Wife: Rosalie. Parents: Andrew SPARLIN and Miss SULLIVAN. Survived by wife; 5 sisters: Mrs. Lou SPARLIN and Mrs. Sue ALLTIZER, Lawton, OK; Mrs. Maude DENNIS, Blanchard, OK; Mrs. Mary GAMBINO, Hermosa Beach, CA; Bess SPARLIN, Lynwood, CA; 2 brothers: Arthur, Purcell, OK; Andrew, Amarillo, TX; 2 daughters: Mrs. Louise BROWN, Lynwood, CA; Jerry Nan SPARLIN, Long Beach, CA. Burial: 4 Aug 1961; cemetery inscription; Winchester 6:145; Union County Leader, 9 Aug 1961, Clayton, NM.

SPARLIN, Rosalie b. 1901 d. reserved.Burial: cemetery inscription.

SPENCER, Ezalee KEAR b. 28 May 1896, Gatlinburg, TN. d. 28 May 1985, Clayton, Union, NM; 89 yr. Husband: Rayford H. SPENCER; d. 1949. Parents: Henry B. KEAR and Martha HUSKEY. Preceded in death by husband; 2 sisters: Mary Ann OGLE and Elzora KROFT; brother, John M. KEAR. Survived by son, Ray, Tucumcari, NM. Burial: Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 29 May 1985, Clayton, NM.

SPENCER, John Harvey b. 6 Aug 1900, Coryell Co., TX. d. 27 Aug 1961, Clayton Lake State Park, Union Co., NM; drowned. Wife: Bernice Elizabeth MIRANDA; md. 10 Mar 1923. Parents: Robert SPENCER and Margaret Jane CUMMINGS. Son: Robert Edwin. Preceded in death by parents and 3 sisters. Survived by wife; son, US Army, Germany; wife, Bernice; brother, Robert Franklin. Burial: 30 Aug 1961; cemetery inscription; Winchester 6:146; Union County Leader, 6 Sep 1961, Clayton, NM.

SPERRY, J.P. d. 23 Mar 1912, Mt. Dora, Union, NM; 62 yr; railroad bridge carpenter on C&S RR. Burial: 24 Mar 1912; Kilburn Small Book 1; The Clayton News, 23 Mar 1912, Clayton, NM.

SPINELLI, Joseph Antonio b. 17 Jan 1898, St. Agata, Italy. d. 3 Feb 1964, Clayton, Union, NM, at home; 66 yr; resided in state of NM since 1926; bootmaker. Veteran: WW I; NM Pfc Trp C 14 Calv. Wife: Ruby Mae WILLIAMS. Burial: 6 Feb 1964; cemetery inscription; Winchester 7:19.

SPINELLI, Joseph Antonio, Jr. b. 22 Apr 1928, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 25 Nov 1945, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 17 yr 7 mo 3 da; airplane crash. Parents: Joseph Antonio SPINELLI, b. Santataga, Italy and Ruby WILLIAMS, b. Prospect, TX. Survived by parents; sisters: Donnie Lou and Beverly; brother, Bobby. Burial: 27 Nov 1945; informant: father; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 28 Nov 1945; Union County Leader, 29 Nov 1945, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SPRADLIN, Fred Byannion b. 4 Oct 1902, Tallassee, AL. d. 28 Dec 1958, Clayton, Union, NM; heart attack; came to Clayton, NM in 1926. Wife: Annie L. LAMBERT; md. 6 Mar 1927, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: D.J. SPRADLIN and Anna DUPREST. Survived by wife; sons: Sidney, Bartlesville, OK; Wayne, Boots, and Johnny, Clayton, NM; brother, Joe, El Paso, TX; sister, Mrs. Gaynell ACHIMON, AL; 2 half-sisters: Mrs. Minnie Lee DEAN and Mrs. Pauline ALLEN, AL. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 14 Jan 1959, Clayton, NM.

SPRADLIN, Wayne d. 18 Dec 1999 Amarillo, TX; 69 yrs; worked at Farmers and Stockmans Bank in Clayton 1947 to 1968 when he started Spradlin Bookkeeping Service, which he owned and operated along with his wife, Ilene until he retired in 1996. Wife: Ilene JONES; md. 13 Aug 1955, at Mt. Dora, NM. Survived by: his wife, Ilene SPRADLIN; one daughter, Janae VANDIVER of Clayton; three sons, Sam SPRADLIN of Amarillo, TX, Ron SPRADLIN and David SPRADLIN, both of Albuquerque; three brothers, Sidney SPRADLIN of Plano, TX, Alvin SPRADLIN of Albuquerque and John SPRADLIN of Tucson, AZ; ten grandchildren. Burial: 21 Dec 1999; Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton; Albuquerque Journal, 21 Dec 1999.

SPRIGGS, Bertha Armeda b. 27 Mar 1897, Stillwater, OK. d. 19 Nov 1986, Lakeside, CA; 89 yr 7 mo 22 da. Husband: Lloyd O. SPRIGGS; md. 1 Dec 1917, Clayton, Union, NM; he d. 28 Feb 1968. Parents: John Carson SCOTT and Clarinda Jane MICHAELS. Survived by daughter, Lenore FOSTER, Lakeside, CA; 5 sons: John, Sun City, CA; Emery, Longmont, CO; Millard, Alpine, TX; Raymond, Sedan, NM and Lester, Harriet, AR. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 3 Dec 1986, Clayton, NM.

SPRIGGS, Floyd Raymond b. 18 Jan 1924 d. 15 Dec 1993

SPRIGGS, Lloyd O. b. 1895; 26 Aug 1896, marriage license. d. 28 Feb 1968, in hospital, Amarillo, TX. longtime resident of Sedan, NM. Wife: Bertha Armeda SCOTT. Survived by wife; daughter, Lenora FOSTER, San Diego, CA; 5 sons: Raymond, Colorado Springs, CO; John, Big Piney, WY; Emery, Thoreau, NM; Milliard and Lester, Clayton, NM; sister, Mrs. Anna LADD, Clayton, NM; grandson, Allen LAUGHTER, lived with them. Burial: cemetery inscription; marriage record; Union County Leader, 28 Feb 1968, Clayton, NM.

SPRIGGS, Ronald Lee b. 15 Mar 1943, Maywood, CA. d. 27 Jul 1943, Clayton, Union, NM; 4 mo 11 da. Parents: John SPRIGGS, b. Clayton, NM and Maxine LEATON, b. El Doreado, KS. Burial: 1 Aug 1943; informant: father; Kilburn Small Book 7; The Clayton News, 28 Jul 1943; Union County Leader, 5 Aug 1943, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SPRING, Emma b. 18 Dec 1872 d. bef. Mar 1956. Husband 1): Mr. PERKINS. Husband 2): John SPRING; md. 17 Jan 1918; Union Co., NM; his second wife. Union County Probate case #1598; probate of will, 26 Mar 1956; notice to Juanita Guy HILL and Samuel Alvin PERKINS who are children of Guy Freeman and Billie Pearl BUSHNELL PERKINS and grandchildren of the deceased. Burial: Union County Leader, 7 Mar 1956, Clayton, NM.

SPRING, John b. 8 Sep 1866, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. d. 14 Dec 1932, Clayton, Union, NM; 66 yr 3 mo 6 da; came to U.S. in early manhood, in 1884; located first in Lafayette, IN. lived in Union Co, NM for 40 yr, since 1892; Union County Marshall in 1922. Wife 1): Mary Louise BUSHNELL SMYTHE; md. 26 Jul 1897; she d. 1903. Wife 2): Mrs. Emma PERKINS; md. 17 Jan 1918, Union Co., NM; adopted daughter, Mrs. F.T. (Goldie) GUTE, San Diego, CA. Survived by wife and daughter. Burial: 16 Dec 1932; informant: wife; cemetery inscription; Winchester 2:217; Union County Leader, 15 and 22 Dec 1932, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SPRING, Mary Louise BUSHNELL d. 1903. Husband 1): Mr. SMYTHE. Husband 2): John SPRING; md. 26 Jul 1897, Union Co., NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; marriage record.

SPRINGER, Edith Leona TEWELL b. 2 May 1911, Welch, OK. d. 23 Apr 1952, Clayton, Union, NM; 40 yr; lived in Union County, NM for 3 yr. Husband: George F. SPRINGER. Parents: George Robert TEWELL and Minnie Gertrude FOWLER. Burial: 28 Apr 1952; informant: George SPRINGER, Clayton, NM; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; The Clayton News, 30 Apr 1952, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SPRINGER, Orelia JERNIGAN b. 29 Mar 1876, near Louisville, KY; 1877, gravestone. d. 13 Jan 1961, Buffalo Hospital, Buffalo, OK; resident of Clayton, NM 1929-1959; she was one of 13 children; all preceded her in death except a brother and sister. Husband: William Brams SPRINGER; md. 1 Feb 1893; he d. 1944; had 6 children, all survive: Chester, Aguilar, CO; Lorren, Santa Cruz, CA; George, Buffalo, OK; Myrtle DAVIS, Wilbur, WA; Anna StrICKLAND, Spokane, WA; Blanche WILLIAMS, Liberal, KS; brother, James JERNIGAN, Dodge City, KS; sister, Hester HOPKINS, Protection, KS. Parents: James C. and Jane Ellen JERNIGAN. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 18 Dec 1961, Clayton, NM.

SPRINGER, William Frank b. 14 Apr 1876, Bear Creek, CO. d. 7 Dec 1944, Union Co., NM; near Seneca; 68 yr 7 mo 23 da; lived in Union County, NM for 15 yr. Wife: Orelia JERNIGAN, age 67 yr; md. when he was 17 yr old, Coldwater, KS; 6 children; 3 boys and 3 girls. Parents: William B. SPRINGER, b. MO and Mary Ann CAMPBELL. Survived by wife; 6 children: Chester, Aguilar, CO; Myrtle DAVIS, Omak, WA; Annie StrICKLAND, Naples, ID; Lorren, Santa Cruz, CA; Blanche WILLIAMS, Mullinville, KS; George, Seneca, NM. Burial: 11 Dec 1944; informant: wife; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:124; The Clayton News, 13 Dec 1944; Union County Leader, 14 Dec 1944, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SPROUSE, Bonita b. 28 May 1928 d. 10 May 1941. Burial: cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 6; pd by W.C. SPROUSE.

SPROUSE, Carlos W. b. 10 May 1909, Oxford, TX. d. 3 Nov 1925, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 16 yr 4 mo 29 da; single. Parents: Charles Albert SPROUSE, b. TX and Lilly DALLAS, b. TX. Burial: 4 Nov 1925; cemetery inscription; Winchester 1:113; The Clayton Citizen, 6 Nov 1925, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SPROUSE, Charles Albert b. 13 May 1873, Hayes Co., TX. d. 22 Oct 1942; 69 yr 5 mo 9 da. Wife: Lillie DALLAS; md. 1894; she d. 17 Aug 1941; had 8 children; 4 survive. Survived by children: Oscar, Clayton, NM; Mrs. Walter LANE, Yakima, WA; Lee, Clayton, NM; Webb, Lyons, CO. Burial: Union County Leader, 22 Oct 1942, Clayton, NM.

SPROUSE, Charles Oscar b. 27 Apr 1905, Llano Co., TX. d. 29 May 1978, High Plains Baptist Hospital, Amarillo, TX; former resident of Clayton, NM. Wife: Martha Anna KENNEDY; md 21 Sep 1926, Union Co., NM. she d. 29 Dec 1977. Survived by 2 daughters: Mrs.Betty SHIPHERD, Amarillo, TX and Mrs. Alice trEADWAY, Grants, NM; sister, Willa Mae LANE, Yakima, WA. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 31 May 1978, Clayton, NM.

SPROUSE, Ira administrator of estate, E.A. SNOOK; hearing on final report, 9 Jan 1928, Union Co., NM. Burial: The Clayton News, 24 Nov 1927, Clayton, NM.

SPROUSE, Jerry b. 8 Aug 1937 d. 3 Jun 1955. Burial: cemetery inscription.

SPROUSE, Lillie DALLAS b. 12 Apr 1876, Dripping Springs, TX. d. 17 Aug 1941, Mt. Dora, Union, NM; 65 yr 4 mo 3 da; came to Union Co., NM in 1910; homesteaded near Mt. Dora. Husband: C.A. SPROUSE, age 69 yr. Parents: Ira DALLAS, b. TX and Bettie LUCAS, b. TX. Survived by husband, 3 sons: Lee and Oscar, Clayton, NM; Webb, Lyons, CO. Burial: 20 Aug 1941; Union County Leader, 21 Aug 1941, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SPROUSE, Martha Anna KENNEDY b. 9 Apr 1906 9 Apr 1908 (marriage license) d. 29 Dec 1977; longtime resident of Mt. Dora, Union, NM. Husband: Charles O. SPROUSE; md. 21 Sep 1926, Union Co., NM. Preceded in death by son, Jerry. Survived by husband, Oscar; daughter, Betty SHIPHERD, Amarillo, TX and foster daughter, Alice, Grants, NM. Burial: 31 Dec 1977; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 4 Jan 1978 Clayton, NM.

STARNS, Rosalia L. DURBIN b. 19 Sep 1899, IL. d. 25 Nov 1966, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 67 yr; resident of Union Co., NM for many years. Husband: William Nicholson STARNS; md. 6 Mar 1924, Union Co., NM; d. 1965. Parents: Charles Thomas and Opal Lona DURBIN. Burial: 28 Nov 1966; cemetery inscription; Winchester 7:125; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 30 Nov 1966, Clayton, NM.

STARNS, William Nicholson b. 16 Nov 1895, Hindsville, AR. d. 8 Jan 1965, Clayton, Union, NM. Veteran: WW I; TX Pvt Btry D 132 TA 36 Div. Wife: Rosalia L. DURBIN; md. 6 Mar 1924. Survived by wife; brother, A.W., Konawa, OK; 2 half-sisters: Mildred JANNER and Dorothy GERDAN, CA. Burial: 11 Jan 1965; cemetery inscription; Winchester 7:59; St. Francis Xavier Parish Record; Union County Leader, 20 Jan 1965, Clayton, NM.

STATT, Shannon Lynn b. & d. 9 Jun 1965, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Arthur STATT and Vergie CROWELL. Burial: 10 Jun 1965; cemetery inscription; Winchester 7:73.

STEAD, Aileen Sophie STOCKHOWE b. 20 Jun 1893, Carmi, IL. d. 5 Mar 1960, Clayton, Union, NM. Husband: Lewis Rock STEAD; md. 30 Dec 1936, Carmi, IL. Mother: Mrs. Rose STOCKHOWE, 96 yr of age. Survived by husband; mother; sister, Mrs. Wilma HART; brother, John STOCKHOWE, Carmi, IL. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 9 Mar 1960, Clayton, NM.

STEAD, Lewis Rock b. 12 Apr 1891, White Co., IL. d. 5 Jul 1975, Clayton Convalescent Home, Clayton, Union, NM; 84 yr; rancher; Justice of the Peace. Veteran: WW I; Army. Wife: Aileen Sophie STOCKHOWE; md. 30 Dec 1936, Carmi, IL; she d. 1952. Parents: Oliver P. and Sarah S. STEAD. Burial: informant: Joe Bob BAKER; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 9 Jul 1975, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

STEAD, Oliver Perry b. 1857. d. 4 Oct 1943, Ashflat, AR. Wife: Sarah S. Survived by wife and son, Rock STEAD, Clayton, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 13 Oct 1943; Union County Leader, 14 Oct 1943, Clayton, NM.

STEAD, Sarah S. b. 1859 d. 21 May 1947, Las Vegas, San Miguel, NM; 92 yr; pioneer of the area. Husband: Oliver P. STEAD. Survived by son, Rock STEAD, Clayton, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 23 May 1951, Clayton, NM.

STEELE, Elvin Othel b. 3 Jan 1899 d. 4 Nov 1958. Wife: Minnie HODGE; md. in MO where he was reared; moved to Red Wing, MN; moved to Clayton, NM in 1944. Survived by wife; brother, Irl STEELE, Las Cruces, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 12 Nov 1958, Clayton, NM.

STEELE, Esther ALEXANDER b. 24 Apr 1845, England. d. 16 Sep 1930, Whittier, Los Angeles, CA; 85 yr 4 mo 22 da. Husband: Francis STEELE; md. 1866; he d. 1905. Parents: William and Esther ALEXANDER, both b. England. Survived by 3 daughters: Mrs. E.H. PRICE, Whittier, CA; Mrs. D. Clint trAISTER, Clayton, NM and Mrs. Ira L. ROBINSON, Grenville, NM; son, William A. STEELE, Clayton, NM. Burial: 18 Sep 1930; informant: Mrs. E.H. PRICE, Whittier, CA; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 25 Sep 1930; Union County Leader, 25 Sep 1930, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

STEELE, Minnie Mae b. 12 Jan 1881, Lapleta, MO. d. 31 Aug 1978, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 97 yr 7 mo 19 da. Husband: Elvin STEELE, deceased. Parents: Jasper and Ann JOHNSON. Burial: cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass.

STEELE, Robert J. b. 1869 d. 1907. Burial: cemetery inscription; Annie CARTER, appt. adm of estate, 4 Nov 1907; El Fenix, 7 Dec 1907, Clayton, NM.

STEPHENS, Darrell Roy b. 27 Aug 1968, in hospital, Dalhart, TX. d. 29 Aug 1968, in hospital, Dalhart, TX. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. STEPHENS. Survived by parents; 3 sisters: Carla Jean REAGAN, Goodwell, OK; Judy Ann and Veleta Gay, of the home; grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse KENT, Pueblo, CO; Mrs. Elsie STEPHENS, Dalhart, TX. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 4 Sep 1968, Clayton, NM.

STEPHENS, Raymond L. b. 27 Sep 1910, Jennings, KS. d. 15 Sep 1985, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 74 yr 11 mo 18 da. Wife: Helen HOWARD; md. 17 Jan 1934, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Charlie STEPHENS and Ida ARMStrONG. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; son, Clinton, Amarillo, TX; daughter, Velma TYLER, Amarillo, TX; 3 sisters. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 18 Sep 1985, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

STEPHENSON, Carl b. 23 Oct 1898, Sherman, TX. d. 24 Oct 1973, Coon Memorial Hospital, Dalhart, TX; 75 yr; retired auto mechanic. Wife: Rhoda PURCELL LEMON BAIR; md. 1 Jul 1933, Union Co., NM. Father: J.A. STEPHENSON. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; 3 daughters: Mrs. Ada Della KOONCE, Salem, MO; Mrs. Pauline CERTAIN, Corpus Christi, TX and Mrs. Annetta FAIRCLOTH, Huntington, OR; son, Mike BAIR, Clayton, NM; 2 sisters: Jewel COLE, CA and Jeltie ALGAR, Bainbridge, NY; 3 brothers: Marvin, Moral, NB; Lee, Durango, CO and Elbert, Clovis, NM. Burial: 27 Oct 1873; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Book; Union County Leader, 31 Oct 1973, Clayton, NM.

STEPHENSON, Elbert b. 19 Oct 1911, Thomas, Union, NM. d. 14 Aug 1985, Clayton, Union, NM; 73 yr 9 mo 25 da. Veteran: WW II; purple heart. Wife: Mary JENKINS CAMERON; md. 5 Dec 1945, Pampa, TX. Parents: Joseph STEPHENSON and Parinthia SHULTZ. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; step-son, Darrell CAMERON, Hereford, TX; brother, Lee, Bayfield, CO; sisters: Jewel COLE, South Gate, CA and Jettie ALGER, Bainbridge, NV. Burial: Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 21 Aug 1985, Clayton, NM.

STEPHENSON, Mary B. JENKINS b. 17 May 1906, Whitewright, TX. d. 29 Sep 1987, High Plains Baptist Hospital, Amarillo, TX; 81 yr 4 mo 12 da. Husband 1): Joe Ben CAMERON; md. Jun 1923; he d. Sep 1936. Husband 2): Elbert STEPHENSON; md. 5 Dec 1945, Pampa, TX; he d. 14 Aug 1985. Parents: Joseph Lymon JENKINS and Mary POLLY. Survived by son, Darrell CAMERON, Hereford, TX; 3 brothers: Ted, Tom Bean, TX; Clyde, Whitewright, TX and Pete, Sanger, TX; 3 sisters: Bonnie STEPHENS, Wiley, TX; Nell KINCAID, Tom Bean, TX and Flodell DICKINSON, Grapevine, TX. Burial: 1 Oct 1987; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 7 Oct 1987, Clayton, NM.

STEVENSON, Frances BRANDENBURG b. 17 May 1907, New Amsterdam, IN. d. 16 Apr 1973, Stockton, CA; 65 yr; lived in Union County for 41 years, from 1907 to 1948. Husband: George E. STEVENSON; md. 6 Jul 1925, Clayton, Union, NM. Survived by husband; 3 sons: James E., Wheatland, WY; LeRoy and Kenneth L., Stockton, CA; 2 daughters: Beverly SMITH, Stockton, CA; Nita PARKINSON, Las Vegas, NM; 3 sisters: Mildred KERZEE, Stockton, CA; Edna NYE, Mt. Dora, NM; Eleanor JONES, Clayton, NM; brother, Kenneth BRANDENBURG, San Carlos, CA. Burial: 21 Apr 1973; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 2 May 1973, Clayton, NM; Kilburn Book.

STEVENSON, George Elbert b. 8 Jan 1900, Paradise, TX. d. 4 Feb 1981, Wheatland, WY; 81 yr 2 da. Wife: Frances BRANDENBURG; md. 6 Jul 1925, Clayton, Union, NM; she d. 1973. Parents: George STEVENSON and Texas Magdalene HANEY. Survived by 2 daughters: Ruby Juanita WARSHAUER and Beverly Jean SMITH, Stockton, CA; 3 sons: James, Wheatland, WY; Leroy and Larry, both of Stockton, CA. Burial: 7 Feb 1981; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 11 Feb 1981, Clayton, NM; Schooler-Hass.

STEPHENSON, Hugh D. b. 26 May 1844, Wayne Co., IN. d. 14 Mar 1926, Seneca, Union, NM. Veteran: Civil War. Wife 1): Martha HERRINGTON; 6 children: Letha STEPHENSON, Effie RUNKEL, Ivola WILLIAMS, Florence COLEMAN, Cora (Charles) KALM and William STEPHENSON. Wife 2): Mary A. FRANKLIN; 1 son, Jake STEPHENSON. Parents: William STEPHENSON and Miss LITTLE. Burial: 16 Mar 1926; cemetery inscription; Winchester 1:133; The Clayton News, and The Clayton Citizen, 2 Apr 1926, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

STEPHENSON, Jake F. b. 26 May 1884, Neosho Co., KS. d. 21 Apr 1947, Union Co., NM; 5 mi S of Clayton, NM; 62 yr 10 mo 26 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 37 yr. Wife: Mary HOPKINS, age 58 yr; md. 25 Jun 1910, Girard, KS. Parents: Hugh D. STEPHENSON and Mary A. FRANKLIN. Survived by wife; 3 sisters: Mrs. Sherman WILLIAMS and Mrs. Lee WEST, Clayton, NM and Mrs. Charlie KALM, Santa Fe, NM. Relatives of wife: mother, Mrs. Eunice HOPKINS, 83 yr; brothers: Jim, Ft. Scott, KS; George, Pittsburg, KS and John, Nevada MO. Burial: 23 Apr 1947; informant: wife; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:191; The Clayton News, 23 and 30 Apr 1947; Union County Leader, 1 May 1947, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

STEPHENSON, John A. b. 17 Mar 1842 d. 17 May 1912; 70 yr 2 mo; brother of Hugh D. STEPHENSON. Burial: cemetery inscription.

STEPHENSON, Mary HOPKINS b. 30 Oct 1888, Omaha, NB. d. 8 Jul 1958, at home, Clayton, Union, NM; 69 yr; in 1910 came to NM and settled near Seneca, Union, NM. Husband: Jake STEPHENSON; md. 1910; he is deceased. Parents: William HOPKINS and Eunice WARDRIP. Survived by 2 brothers: George HOPKINS, Amarillo, TX and John HOPKINS, Iola, KS; niece, Mrs. Walter RUNCORN, Clayton, NM. Burial: 10 Jul 1958; cemetery inscription; Winchester 6:48; Union County Leader, 23 Jul 1958, Clayton, NM.

STEPHENSON, Mary A. b. 9 Jun 1851 d. 20 Oct 1914. Husband: Hugh D. STEPHENSON. Burial: cemetery inscription.

STEPHENSON, Rhoda L. PURCELL b. 12 Jul 1905, Graham, TX; 12 Jul 1901, marriage license. d. 25 Jul 1983, Logan County Health Center, Guthrie, OK; 78 yr 13 da. Husband 1): Mr. LEMON. Husband 2): C.D. BAIR; md. 15 Oct 1925, Union Co., NM. Husband 3): Carl STEPHENSON; md. 1 Jul 1933, Union Co., NM; d. 24 Oct 1973. Husband's brother is Elbert STEPHENSON. Survived by son, C.D. BAIR, Carney, OK; daughters: Nettie FAIRCLOTH, Huntington, OR; Pauline CERTAIN, Corpus Christi, TX and Ada Dell KOONCE, Jefferson City, MO; brother, James R. PURCELL, Amarillo, TX. Burial: 27 Jul 1983; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 27 Jul 1983, Clayton, NM.

STEPP, Baby b. 1 Feb 1930 d. 8 Dec 1930, Texline, Dallam, TX. Parents: Sam D. STEPP, b. OK and Mabel E. BARTON, b. OK. Burial: 8 Dec 1930; cemetery inscription; Winchester 2:108.

STEPP, Baby Boy b. & d. 1 Feb 1930, Clayton, Union, NM; 3 hr. Parents: Sam D. STEPP, b. OK and Emma E. BARTON, b. OK. Burial: 2 Feb 1930; informant: Jim BARTON, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

STERLING, H.H. d. 24 Feb 1919. Burial: cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 2.

STEVENS, Everett Haynes b. 8 Jun 1856, MO. d. 2 Mar 1930, Clayton, Union, NM; 73 yr 8 mo 22 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 18 mo. Wife: Ida Susan Morietta SMALL MURPHY; md. 18 Aug 1928, Clayton, Union, NM; were early sweethearts, but thru fate they married other partners. Parents: Thomas STEVENS and Sarah ARMStrONG. Survived by 2 daughters: Mrs. Ouita (R.B.) BISSETT and Mrs. Thelma (H.P.) DAVIS, both of Los Angeles, CA; sister, Mrs. Eleanor HUCKINS, Lincoln, NB. Burial: 6 Mar 1930; informant: Thelma DAVIS, Los Angeles, CA; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 4; The Clayton News, 6 Mar 1930; Union County Leader, 4 Mar 1930, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

STEVENS, Ida Susan Morietta MURPHY SMALL, Dr. b. 17 Jul 1863 d. 4 Mar 1930, Clayton, Union, NM; came to Clayton 25 yr ago as bride of second husband, Mr. MURPHY; she was early sweetheart of Everett STEVENS; thru fate they md. others; lived in Union Co., NM for 20 yr. Husband: Everett H. STEVENS; md. 18 mo ago, Clayton, Union, NM; he is deceased. Parents: Joshua D.P. SMALL, b. Provincetown, MA and Aurela RIDER, b. Provincetown, MA. Survived by 2 children: Josiah DURHAM, Los Angeles, CA and Mrs. Mary (Dave) WHITE, Salem, OR; 2 brothers: James SMALL, Sumner, NB and Sam SMALL, Clayton, NM; uncle, Thomas RIDER, Clayton, NM. Burial: 13 Mar 1930; informant: Thomas W. RIDER, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 4; The Clayton News, 6 Mar 1930; Union County Leader, 4 Mar 1930, Clayton, NM. d. cert.

STEVENS, Rose HOLLENBECK d. 13 Sep 1912; typhoid fever; leaves husband to whom she had been married only a short time; also parents, brother and sister. Burial: The Clayton Citizen, 27 Sep 1912, Clayton, NM.

STEVENSON, John d. 10 May 1911. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton Citizen, 2 Jun 1911, Clayton, NM; Seneca item.

STEWART, James Albert b. 20 Sep 1883, Cherryvale, KS. d. 2 Aug 1953, Union Co., NM; 16 mi. S of Clayton; 69 yr; heart attack; lived in Union Co., NM for 45 yr; came to NM in 1908, homesteaded in Sedan area; he was second son. Wife 1): Susie HORTON; md. 16 Dec 1902; 3 children: Chester J., Robert F., and Lee E. Wife 2): Myrtle A. BARNHART; md. 17 Mar 1910; 2 children: Mary Ruth McDONALD and James F. Wife 3): Mary E. CALLAWAY; md. 21 Sep 1933; daughter, Alene Elizabeth. Parents: Chester Felix STEWART and Mary E. PRATT. Preceded in death by 2 wives, parents and 2 brothers. Survived by wife and daughter, Alene, Sedan, NM; children: Chester and Robert, Guymon, OK; Lee, Corvallis, OR; Mary Ruth and James, both of Dalhart, TX; 2 sisters: May BONHAM, Copan, OK and Sadie ELAM, Ochelata, OK. Burial: 4 Aug 1953; informant: Mary STEWART, Sedan, NM; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 5 Aug 1953, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

STEWART, James Martin b. 7 Jul 1875, Hope, AR. d. 16 Jun 1939, Clayton, Union, NM; 63 yr 11 mo 9 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 27 yr. Wife: Zadie Alice MEANS; md. 1919. Parents: John STEWART, b. AR and Martha Annie JONES, b. AR. Survived by wife, aged mother, 2 brothers and 1 sister in Los Angeles, CA; brother, O.M., Childress, TX; sister, Mrs. T.E. MANGUM, Crosbyton, TX; 3 step-children: Mrs. C.D. MURPHY, Phoenix, AZ; Mrs. Guy COONS and Raymond MEANS, Clayton, NM. Burial: 19 Jun 1939; informant: wife; cemetery inscription; Winchester 3:243 Union County Leader, 22 Jun 1939, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

STEWART, Zadie Alice PORTER MEANS b. 28 May 1871, Logansport, IN. d. 28 Dec 1951, Clayton, Union, NM; 80 yr 7 mo; came to Clayton, NM in 1916. Husband 1): Leonard L. MEANS; md. 27 Nov 1891, Logansport, IN; 4 children; 2 sons and 2 daughters. Husband 2): James M. STEWART; md. Aug 1919; he d. 16 Jun 1939. Parents: Alpheus PORTER and Amanda SAGER. Preceded in death by husband and son, Robert. Survived by 2 daughters: Mrs. Edythe MURPHY, Clifton, AZ and Mrs. Ruth COONS, Clayton, NM; son, John Raymond MEANS, Wichita, KS; 2 brothers: Ben and Albert PORTER, Longsport, IN; 3 grandchildren: Robert C. COONS and Mary Alice GUTHRIE, Clayton, NM; Frances DARRAGH, Greenville, MI. Burial: 29 Dec 1951; informant: Edith MURPHY; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, and The Clayton News, 2 Jan 1952 Clayton, NM; d. cert.

STILLMAN, Charles b. 8 Jul 1879, New York, NY. d. 11 Jan 1932, Clayton, Union, NM; 52 yr 6 mo 3 da; lived in Clayton, NM for 25 yr. Wife: Nola Helen. Father: b. NY. Survived by wife; son, Robert Richard, 11 yr, Clayton, NM; sister, Emma; 2 brothers: Oscar and George, all of New York, NY. Burial: 13 Jan 1932; Winchester 2:166; The Clayton News, 13 Jan 1932; Union County Leader, 14 Jan 1932, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

STILLMAN, Nola Helen Burial: cemetery inscription; gravestone vandalized.

STOKES, Norene HANSON b. 14 Dec 1920, Des Moines, Union, NM. d. 26 Mar 1981, El Centro, Imperial, CA; resident of Union Co., NM until 1953 when she moved to CA; graduated from Clayton High School, 1938. Husband: William H. STOKES. Survived by husband; daughter, Gail McBRIDE, Los Banos, CA; 2 sons: Dr. Randal STOKES, Amhurst, MA and William, Jr., El Centro, CA; sister, Erva DAVIS, Clayton, NM and brother, Russell HANSON, Amarillo, TX. Burial: cremains; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 1 Apr 1981, Clayton, NM.

STOKES, Sally R. b. 1895 d. 1976. Burial: cemetery inscription.

STOKES, Walter Gray b. 4 May 1894, Carbon, TX. d. 25 May 1968, Cimarron Co., OK; 74 yr; farm accident; farmer at Felt, OK. Wife: Sally R. Parents: M.M. STOKES and Ora PALMER. Survived by wife; 2 daughters: Claudia SMITH; Fay WOMACK; brother, Palmer; sister, Ollie REYNOLDS. Burial: 27 May 1968; cemetery inscription; Winchester 7:175; Union County Leader, 29 May 1968, Clayton, NM.

STONE, Charles Henry b. 30 Apr 1892, Lipscomb, TX. d. 26 Feb 1967, Clayton, Union, NM; 74 yr; in1900 came to Union Co., NM. Veteran: WW I; NM Pfc Co C25 Inf. Parents: Fredrick Loren and Eliza STONE. Survived by 2 brothers: Lyle and Leland, Kim, CO. Burial: cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 4; Union County Leader, 1 Mar 1967, Clayton, NM.

STONE, Ed, Jr. b. 20 Jun 1925, Memphis, TX. d. 13 Oct 1938, Clayton, Union, NM; 13 yr 4 mo 25 da; lived in Union Co, NM for 11 yr. Parents: Ed STONE, Sr., b. GA and Vena ROBERTS, b. Goldthwaite, TX. Preceded in death by his step-father just 3 weeks ago. Survived by mother; 2 sisters: Louise and Ruby Mae; 2 brothers: Troy Lee and Homer; step-sister, Mrs. Naomi CRISP; grandfathers: Mr. ROBERTS and Robert LEE, TX. Burial: 13 Oct 1938; informant: mother; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 19 Oct 1938; Union County Leader, 20 Oct 1938, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

STONE, Leland b. 4 Jan 1893, Lipscomb, TX; 1894, gravestone. d. 20 Nov 1972, Springfield, CO; 79 yr; came to Union Co., NM in 1900; left in 1940; moved to Villegreen, CO. Veteran: WW I; NM Pvt Co. M 356 Inf. Wife: Lola GRAVES; md. 1921, Clayton, Union, NM; she d. 1932. Preceded in death by wife and brother, Charles. Survived by brother, Lyle, Villegreen, CO; brother-in-law, J.L. GRAVES, Clayton, NM. Burial: 25 Nov 1972; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Book; Union County Leader, 29 Nov 1972, Clayton, NM.

STONE, Lola E. GRAVES b. 1 Oct 1903, Texola, OK; 1904, gravestone. d. 26 Apr 1932, Clayton, Union, NM; 28 yr 6 mo 25 da. Husband: Leland STONE; 29 Nov 1922, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: John S. GRAVES, b. Boonville, MS and Bettie BONDER, b. Saline Co., IL. Survived by husband, mother, 2 brothers: Linden and Fred, Guy, NM; sister, Cecil, Guy, NM. Burial: 28 Apr 1932; informant: mother; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 4; The Clayton News, 27 Apr 1932; Union County Leader, 28 Apr 1932, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

STONE, Lyle b. 4 Jan 1893, Lipscomb, TX. d. 26 Mar 1975, La Junta Medical Center, La Junta, CO; 82 yr came to NM with parents; most of life spent in the Guy, NM community; he and his brothers, Leland and Charles, moved to Kim, CO in 1940; resident of Villegreen, CO at time of death. Wife: Myrtle; mortuary; newspaper indicated he never married; he was the sole survivor of the family except a sister-in-law, Eunice PRALLE, Truth or Consequences, NM. Burial: 28 Mar 1975; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 4; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 2 Apr 1975, Clayton, NM.

STOUT, David Harry b. 17 Jan 1887, Belgrade, NB. d. 6 Oct 1942, Clayton, Union, NM; 55 yr 8 mo 19 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 14 yr; single. Parents: Lewis and Laura STOUT, b. IN and IL, respectively. Survived by mother and 2 sisters: Margaret STOUT, with whom he lived for many years and Mrs. Ollie (Gladys) SCHNEIDER, all of Clayton, NM; brother, O.H. STOUT, Rye, CO. Burial: 8 Oct 1942; informant: Margaret STOUT, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 7 Oct 1942; Union County Leader, 8 Oct 1942, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

STOUT, Laura A. b. 20 Apr 1860, Spoonriver, IN. d. 30 Nov 1945, Clayton, Union, NM; 85 yr 7 mo 10 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 17 yr; came to Clayton, NM from St. Louis, MO; had 5 children; Jessie and David preceded her in death. Husband: Lewis T. STOUT; he d. 1913. Mother: Miss THOMPSON. Survived by 3 children: O.H., Uray, CO; Margaret STOUT and Gladys SCHNEIDER, Clayton, NM and granddaughter, Peggy HAVES. Burial: 2 Dec 1945; informant: Mrs. O.C. SCHNEIDER, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 5 Dec 1945; Union County Leader, 6 Dec 1945, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

STOUT, Margaret L. b. 1885 d. 31 Jan 1965, Leon, IA; resident of Clayton, NM for 50 yr; single. Survived by sister, Mrs. Ollie SCHNEIDER, Leon, IA. Burial: 4 Feb 1965; cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 3 Feb 1965, Clayton, NM.

StrATTON, John b. 19 Jan 1856, Terre Haute, IN. d. 9 Jan 1946, Des Moines, Union, NM, d. cert.; on ranch 45 mi. N of Clayton, Winchester; Guy, Union, NM, at home of wife's son, H.J. CHAPMAN, newspaper; 89 yr 11 mo 21 da; in 1866 moved with parents to Vicksburg, MI; then moved to Martinsville, IL to live with grandparents; came to NM in 1908 and homesteaded near Des Moines, Union County. Wife 1): Rosa HILL of IL; md. early 1880's; she d. 1885; 2 daughters born and died; son, George S., Iola, KS. Wife 2): Mary E. CHAPMAN; md. 22 Jul 1912. Parents: John W. StrATTON and Sarah DUNCAN. Survived by wife and son. Burial: 11 Jan 1946; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:151; d. cert.; The Clayton News, 16 Jan 1946; Union County Leader, 17 Jun 1946, Clayton, NM; card of thanks signed by Mary E. StrATTON, Mr. and Mrs. H.J. CHAPMAN, Mr. and Mrs. John H. CHAPMAN, George S. StrATTON, Mr. and Mrs. James M. HEMPHILL.

StrICKLAND, Carrie Devie b. 9 Sep 1875, Hampstead, TX. d. 25 Mar 1949, Clayton, Union, NM; 73 yr 6 mo 16 da; lived in Union County, NM for 29 yr; never married. Survived by 2 sisters: Mrs. J.D. CARTER, Jabul, CA (only one named). Burial: 27 Mar 1949; informant: St. Joseph's Hospital records, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:261; d. cert. The Clayton News, and Union County Leader, 30 Mar 1949, Clayton, NM.

StrINGER, Mary Ethel CUNNINGHAM b. 18 Feb 1889, Saybrook, IL. d. 9 May 1948, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 59 yr 1 mo 22 da; she was a teacher in Union Co., NM and Cimarron Co., OK; resided in Union Co., 38 yr. Husband 1): J.W. PANCOAST; md. 17 Mar 1917; 3 children: Robert, Marguerite and Byron. Husband 2): Albert StrINGER; md. Jul 1935. Parents: George T. CUNNINGHAM, b. IL and Laura ELLSWORTH, b. Coal Creek Co., TN. Preceded in death by parents, husband, son, Robert and daughter, Marguerite; 1 brother. Survived by son, Byron, Littlefield, TX; 3 sisters: Mrs. Irene CROOP, Merced, CA; Mrs. Mattie BEHM, Des Moines, NM; Mrs. Lulu trAVIS, Long Beach, CA; brother, Thomas E. CUNNINGHAM, Hugoton, KS. Burial: 11 May 1948; informant: Agnes BEHM, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 4:231; The Clayton News, 12 May 1948, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

STUBBLEFIELD, Anna Arizona LITtrELL b. 28 Nov 1873, Berryville, AR. d. 24 May 1952, Clayton, Union, NM; 78 yr 5 mo 16 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 42 yr. Husband: Rease STUBBLEFIELD; md. 28 Jul 1896; had 3 children; Ernest Robert, d. 4 yr 4 mo of age. Parents: Elijah A. LITtrELL and Carolyn QUALLS. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Bee (Irene) RAINWATER; son, Clayburn Reese (Billie); sister, Amanda HUGHES, 84 yr, Santa Cruz, CA; half-sister, Ethel, and brother, Isaac, CA; brothers, Earl and E.A., OR and Donald, IL; step-mother, Belle LITtrELL, 92 yr, OR. Burial: 28 May 1952; informant: Irene RAINWATER, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; d. cert.; The Clayton News, 28 May and 4 Jun 1952; Union County Leader, 4 Jun 1952, Clayton, NM.

STUBBLEFIELD, Cleva Helen VAN DE GRIFF b. 6 Apr 1900, Diamond, MO. d. 31 Aug 1955, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 55 yr; automobile accident. Husband: William M. STUBBLEFIELD; md. Feb 1925. Parents: Charles L. VAN DE GRIFF and Mary E. MISE. Survived by husband, Mt. Dora, NM; sister, Mrs. Ida GARY, Pitcher, OK; brothers: C. Lorn, Dallas, TX; Sterling, Pitcher, OK. Burial: 2 Sep 1955; cemetery inscription; Winchester 5:155; Union County Leader, 6 Sep 1955, Clayton, NM.

STUBBLEFIELD, Henry Wilson b. 28 Aug 1866, Winston Co., AL. d. 25 Feb 1965, Hot Springs, AR; came to Mt. Dora, Union Co., NM in 1926. Wife: Margaret Emily CHESTNUT of Fulton Co., AL; she is deceased. Survived by 3 sons: H.B., Little Rock, AR; William, Mt. Dora, NM; Clarence, St. Louis, MO; daughter, Mrs. Alma BAILEY, Midland, TX. Burial: 28 Feb 1965; cemetery inscription; Winchester 7:63; Union County Leader, 3 Mar 1965, Clayton, NM.

STUBBLEFIELD, John B. b. 27 Sep 1862, Alvarado, TX. d. 25 May 1931, Clayton, Union, NM; 68 yr 7 mo 28 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 6 yr. Wife: Lucy M. WOOD. Parents: Mack B. STUBBLEFIELD, b. KY and Martha ANDERSON, b. MS. Survived by wife and children. Burial: 27 May 1931; informant: wife; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 4; d. cert.; The Clayton News, 3 Jun 1931, Clayton, NM; card of thanks: "....husband and father...." signed by Mrs. Lucy STUBBLEFIELD, T.R. STUBBLEFIELD, N.B. STUBBLEFIELD, C.L. STUBBLEFIELD, Mrs. Walter THOMPKINS, Mrs. Frank BRYANT, Mrs. P.S. SCOTT, Mrs. W.J. WHITE, and J.H. STUBBLEFIELD.

STUBBLEFIELD, Lucy Mason WOOD b. 11 Feb 1867, Marytown, Johnson, TX. d. 25 May 1943, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 76 yr 3 mo 14 da; lived in Union Co., NM for 18 yr. Husband: John B. STUBBLEFIELD; md. Aug 1888; he d. 25 May 1934; had 11 children; 9 survive: John and T.R., Union Co., NM; Mrs. Verna SCOTT, OK; Mrs. Essie BRANT, Tulsa, OK; Mrs. Hallie WHITE, Pratt, KS; Carson, Tulsa, OK; Cecil, Columbus, GA; Norman B., Tierra Amarilla, NM and Mrs. Geraldine TANPKINS, OR. Parents: William WOOD and Mickie PAINTER, b. MO. Burial: 26 May 1943; informant: Temple R. STUBBLEFIELD, Amistad, NM; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 4; Winchester 4:77; The Clayton News, 26 May 1943; Union County Leader, 27 May 1943, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

STUBBLEFIELD, Margaret Emily CHESNUTT b. 21 Aug 1872, Wheeling, AR. d. 20 Jan 1937, Clayton, Union, NM; 64 yr 3 mo. Husband: Henry Wilson STUBBLEFIELD; md. 27 Nov 1901, Wheeling, AR. Parents: Tom CHESNUTT, b. GA and Miss WILEY. Survived by husband; 2 sons: W.M., Mt. Dora, NM; H.B., Little Rock, AR; brother, W.R. CHESTNUTT, Commerce, OK; sister, Mrs. Ella ROBERTS, Little Rock, AR. Burial: 22 Jan 1937; informant: W.M. STUBBLEFIELD, Mt. Dora, NM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 3:136; The Clayton News, 27 Jan 1937, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

STUBBLEFIELD, Rease b. 17 Mar 1876, Maxwell, Colfax, NM. d. 13 Mar 1932, Clayton, Union, NM; 55 yr 11 mo 26 da; lived in Union Co, NM for 20 yr. Wife: Anna Arizona LITtrELL; md. 28 Jul 1896; 3 children: Irene RAINWATER and Claybourn Rease, both of Clayton, NM and Earnest Robert, d. age 4 yr 4 mo. Parents: Michael STUBBLEFIELD, b. MO and Nancy Lindy FLY, b. KS. Survived by wife; 2 children; son-in-law, Bee (Bert) RAINWATER; 2 brothers: Frank, Trinidad, CO and Jack, Twin Falls, ID; 2 sisters: Mollie FEES, Houston, TX and Mattie GALE, Denver, CO; step-sister, Mrs. Minnie HONEY, Folsom, NM; half-brother, Martin SHOUP, Los Angeles, CA. Burial: 14 Mar 1932; informant: wife; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 16 Mar 1932; Union County Leader, 17 Mar 1932, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

STUBBLEFIELD, William M. b. 19 Apr 1903, Oxford, AR. d. 26 Dec 1989, Roswell, Chaves, NM; 86 yr. Wife 1): Clara Helen VAN DE GRIFF; md. Feb 1925. Wife 2): Julia Mae MAGRUDER. Parents: Henry Wilson STUBBLEFIELD and Margaret Emily CHESTNUTT. Survived by wife, Roswell, NM; step-daughter, Sue HENRY, Roswell, NM; foster-daughter, Kathy STUKENBERG, San Diego, CA; brother, H.B., Little Rock, AR. Burial: 3 Jan 1990; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass.

STUBBS, Lucinda Elizabeth b. 25 Sep 1840 d. 1 Feb 1921. Burial: cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 3.

STURGEON, Laura Evelyn JACOBS b. 3 Sep 1909, Brookfield, MO. d. 16 Aug 1990, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Kansas City, MO; 80 yr; resident of Clayton, NM 1971-1984. Husband 1): Robert FARIS; deceased. Husband 2): Ivan STURGEON; d. 19 Apr 1969. Parents: William T. JACOBS and Laura Hogan McDANIELS. Preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Ray JACOBS, 30 Jun 1984. Survived by step-son, Jim STURGEON, Overland Park, KS and step-daughter, Jolene DONOHUE, Oak Ridge, NJ. Burial: Union County Leader, 22 Aug 1990, Clayton, NM.

SULLIVAN, Frances J. b. 1849, MO. d. 29 Jan 1918, Clayton, Union, NM. Burial: informant: J.M. WINCHESTER, MD; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 2; d. cert.

SULLIVAN, James d. 22 Jun 1911, Clayton, Union, NM; gunshot wound; was visiting here; leaves wife and 3 children in AR. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton Citizen, 23 Jun 1911, Clayton, NM.

SULLIVAN, Thomas Howard b. 31 Oct 1947, Los Angeles, CA. d. 22 Jun 1984, Union Co., NM; 1 mi. W of Clayton; at home; 36 yr 7 mo 21 da. Wife: Bonnie Jean BENTLEY; md. 31 Jan 1970, Las Vegas, NV. Parents: Howard SULLIVAN and Ruth McCOOK. Survived by wife, Clayton, NM; son, Travis, and daughter, Nicole, of the home; parents, Clayton, NM. Burial: 25 Jun 1984; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 27 Jun 1984, Clayton, NM.

SUMMERS, H.A. d. 6 Feb 1913. Burial: cemetery inscription; baby.

SUTTON, Baby Girl b. & d. 10 Oct 1936, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: W.A. SUTTON, b. Liance, NV and Lillian COOPER, b. Lockney, TX. Burial: 11 Oct 1936; informant: father; d. cert.

SUTTON, Hazel b. 1905 d. 7 Jul 1919, Clayton, Union, NM; 14 yr; youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray SUTTON; sheriff. Survived by parents; brother, Raymond, and sister, Mrs. Raymond MEANS. Burial: 8 Jul 1919; Kilburn Small Book 2; The Clayton News, 12 Jul 1919, Clayton, NM; The Swastika, 11 Jul 1919, Des Moines, NM.

SUTTON, Margaret WALTON b. 15 Aug 1874, Cedar Co., IA. d. 25 Sep 1955, Mayfield Rest Home, Clayton, Union, NM; 81 yr. Husband: Raymond SUTTON; md. 4 Aug 1896, Woodward, OK; he d. 28 Aug 1930; had 2 daughters and 1 son. Preceded in death by husband and daughter, Hazel, who d. 7 Jul 1919. Survived by daughter, Nelle S. GILMAN, Kingman, AZ; son, Raymond, Jr.; sister, Mrs. Jane WRIGHT, Gage, OK and brother, George WALTON, Shattuck, OK. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 5 Oct 1955, Clayton, NM.

SUTTON, Raymond b. 1873 d. 1930; 56 yr; believed to have been murdered; search continues; was law officer; lived in Clayton for 14 yr. Wife: Margaret WALTON. Survived by wife; son, Ray, Jr. and daughter, Mrs. Raymond MEANS, Portales, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 11 Sep 1930, Clayton, NM.

SUTTON, Raymond George b. 11 Nov 1901, Shattuck, OK. d. 25 Nov 1980, VA Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah; 79 yr; divorced. Veteran: WW I. Parents: Raymond SUTTON and Maggie WALTON. Survived by son, Raymond Ellsworth SUTTON, Las Vegas, NV. Burial: 4 Dec 1980; cemetery inscription; Schooler-Hass; Union County Leader, 3 Dec 1980, Clayton, NM.

SUTTON, William M. b. 27 Apr 1879, Fort Griffin, TX. d. 1 Mar 1958; 78 yr 10 mo 4 da; came to Clayton, NM in 1907. Wife 1): Daisy CHURCHILL; md. before coming to Clayton, NM; she d. 18 yr ago. Wife 2): Ceola V. HOLLIS; md. 2 Jun 1957, Union Co., NM. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Milton SUTTON. Survived by wife; sister, Etta GRAVES, and a half-brother. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 5 Mar 1958, Clayton, NM.

SWAGERTY, Ida Katherine CATES b. 2 Mar 1875, Ronie Co., TN. d. 2 Mar 1922, Clayton, Union, NM; 47 yr. Husband: Thomas F. SWAGERTY. Parents: John CATES and Catherine BOWLING, b. TN. Survived by husband; son, Thomas, Jr.; brother and several step-children. Burial: 3 Mar 1922; cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 3; The Clayton Citizen, and The Clayton News, 3 Mar 1922, Clayton, NM; d. cert.; news item in paper: "E.L. SWAGERTY of Las Vagas, NV arrived to attend the funeral of his mother."

SWAGERTY, Jesse J. b. 20 Jan 1890, Rockwood, TX. d. 26 Apr 1950, Clayton, Union, NM; 60 yr; lived in Union County, NM for 31 yr. Wife: Lena Emma STECKER; md. 1910; she d. 1932; had 5 children: Ancil, Louise, Jesse, Bill and Jerry. Parents: Thomas F. SWAGERTY and Frances C. LINN. Survived by children; brother, Tom, Tucumcari, NM; sister, Dr. Ollie FREEMSTER, Boston, MA. Burial: 28 Apr 1950; informant: Jesse J. SWAGERTY, Jr.; cemetery inscription; Winchester 5:5; Union County Leader, and The Clayton News, 26 Apr and 3 May 1950, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SWAGERTY, Jesse J., Jr. b. 29 Aug 1918, Clayton, Union, NM. d. 29 Dec 1952, Clayton, Union, NM; 34 yr. Veteran: WW II; NM Major U.S. Cavalry. Wife: Helen Katherine EMERY of La Junto, CO; md. 20 Feb 1949, Portland, OR; had 1 son Jesse J., III. Parents: Jesse J. SWAGERTY, d. 1950 and Lena STECKER, d. a few days before he was 14 yr old. Survived by wife, son, 3 brothers: Ancil, Bill and Jerry; sister, Mrs. Edgar (Louise) MAYO, all of Clayton, NM. Burial: 31 Dec 1952; informant: A.A. SWAGERTY, Clayton, NM; cemetery inscription; Winchester 5:81; The Clayton News, 7 Jan 1953, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SWAGERTY, Lena Emma STECKER b. 13 Oct 1892, Abilene, KS. d. 25 Aug 1932, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; 39 yr 10 mo 11 da; came to NM in 1906; youngest of 8 children; 2 girls and 6 boys; sister d. 1918; mother d. 1924. Husband: Jesse J. SWAGERTY; md. 1910. Parents: Antoni STECKER, b. Germany and Miss TISHOUSER, b. Switzerland. Survived by father; husband; 5 children: Ancil, Louise, Jesse, Jr., Billie and baby Jerry; 5 brothers attended the funeral: A.L., Clovis, NM; John, Bistow, OK; Henry, Casper and Fred, all of Skeede, OK. Burial: 27 Aug 1932; cemetery inscription; Winchester 2:199; The Clayton News, 31 Aug 1932; Union County Leader, 1 Sep 1932, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SWAGERTY, Thomas Franklin b. 13 May 1861, Meigs Co., TN. d. 12 Dec 1933, Clayton, Union, NM; 72 yr 6 mo 29 da; came to Clayton, Union, NM in 1907. Wife 1): Frances E. LINN; md. Jun 1886; she d. 1898; 5 children. Wife 2): Ida Catherine CATES; md. 1901; she d. 2 Mar 1922; 1 child. Wife 3): Mrs. Lenore JOHNSON; md. 1924; she d. 1929. Parents: Thomas Pottery SWAGERTY, b. Swagerty Cove, TN and Martha LANDS. Preceded in death by daughter, 1919. Survived by 4 children: Jesse J., Clayton, NM; Dr. Olie Feenster, Boston, MA; Fred L., Slaton, TX and Thomas P., Elida, NM. Burial: 13 Dec 1933; cemetery inscription; The Clayton News, 13 Dec 1933, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SWINEY, Harrison Burial: cemetery inscription; Kilburn Small Book 2; pd. by William A. TEALL, 26 Jun 1918.

SWOYER, J.W. d. 16 Oct 1935, St. Joseph's Hospital, Clayton, Union, NM; ca 73 yr; automobile accident. Burial: 22 Oct 1935; informant: George TINSLEY, Clayton, NM; d. cert.

SWOYER, Katherine Elizabeth MILLER b. 13 May 1891, Fairland, OK. d. 7 Aug 1963, Clayton, Union, NM; heart attack; came to NM with first husband in 1926; moved to Clayton, NM in 1943; she is the sixth of 7 children. Husband 1): Eli Wesley MORGAN; md. 31 Jul 1908, Nowata, OK; he d. 7 Feb 1958; had 3 sons: James R. d. 7 Aug 1909, shortly after birth; Carl Wesley, Reseda, CA and William L., Clayton, NM. Husband 2): Lawrence R. SWOYER; md. 1 Jun 1929; he d. 11 Mar 1939. Parents: Rufus and Hannah Jane MILLER. Survived by 2 sons and half-sister, Mrs. Ida SHIELDS, Clayton, NM. Burial: cemetery inscription; Union County Leader, 14 Aug 1963, Clayton, NM.

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