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Edmund Thomas Dismuke
1851 - 1900

   
About the last name of Dismuke or Dismukes.  The use of the "s" at the end of the name can be considered correct.  The omission of the "s" could also be considered correct.

If you are doing research, use both variations of the name in your search.  Documents found, may use both variations of the name within the same branch of the family.  Even in cemeteries, the same family will use both spellings.  Instead of fighting over which spelling is correct, just accept that both spellings are correct unless you have original source documentation that can track the specific usage of either spelling over a period of time. 

The family of Edmund Thomas Dismuke (1851-1900), predominately used Dismuke, without the "s"
 
Father Birth Death  
Edmond Dismuke ca 1805, GA ca 1873-1875  
 
Mother - Marriage 3 Birth Death  
Frances C Tate ca 1818, GA 1862, Macon Co., AL m.1  Aaron Williams, Jr, (d. Nov 1849) Jan 23, 1840, Harris Co., GA

m2  Under name of Frances C Williams,  Oct 24, 1850, Macon Co., AL
Edmond's third wife Frances was married previously to Aaron Williams, Jr (m. Jan 23, 1840, Harris Co., GA) who died in Nov 1849 and they had the following children that were mentioned in his will: William T Williams, Avington B Williams, David S Williams, Boling W Williams, Virginia F Williams, James T Williams, Sarah F Williams, Jephta F Williams. 

Edmond Dismukes was the executor of Aaron Williams' will, which can be viewed on Ancestry.com.  Some of the children show up on the 1860 census record with the last name Dismuke, however, they were not Edmond's birth children.  They were Avington, James, Sarah, and Jeptha.  Avington took the last name of Dismukes.

The children listed in Aaron Williams' will are half-siblings of Edmond Thomas Dismuke (1851-1900).  The siblings below under Polly Langston, Margaret Williams, and Mary F Langford are also half-siblings.
 
Siblings - select a name below to view their page.   
Please note:  The children listed below are Edmond Dismuke 1805's children.
This list does not include the children of his wives' previous marriages.
 
Polly Langston Margaret Williams Frances C Tate Mary F Langford
Thomas Jefferson Dismuke Eleanor
Dismuke		 William Dismuke Bethania Elizabeth Dismuke Caroline Dismuke Julia Ann Dismuke Lucinda Dismuke Edmund
Thomas Dismuke		 Eveline Dismuke Joseph Dismuke Henry J Dismuke Mary Elizabeth Dismuke
 
  Birth Death Notes
Edmund Thomas Dismuke Aug 8, 1851, AL Oct 15, 1900, TX m. Harriet Newell Lee  (b. 1859, AL, daughter of Jesse S Lee and Sarah Ann Walden; d. Jul 22, 1914, Houston, Harris Co., TX. Buried at Hollywood Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX;) Dec 1, 1878, Barbour Co., AL
 

Children of Edmund Thomas Dismuke and Harriet Newell Lee
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Edmond Dismuke Annie Gertrude Dismuke Fannie Belle Dismuke Charles Abner Dismuke Edward Thomas Dismuke
 
Edmund Thomas Dismuke and Harriet Newell Lee
  Edmund is found in historical documents using several variations of his name.  Edmund T Dismuke is used on his grave marker.  The name is E Thomas Dismuke in the Houston City Directories and Thomas E Dismuke on his daughter Annie's and son Charles' death certificates.  Edward has also been used instead of Edmund.  The name Edmund or Edmond is used the most.
 
  1860 - Census - Edmund is shown living with father and mother, age 9, in Macon Co, AL   See this Census Record and pt2
  1870 - Census - Cannot find Edmund.  He is not with his father and his 4th wife Mary F.
 
1878 - Marries Newell Lee, Dec 1, 1878, Barbour Co., AL

Marriage License for Edmond Dismukes and Newel Lee

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1880 U. S. Census, Precinct 4, Colorado County, Texas    See Census Record
Name   Relation Race Gender Age Occupation Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
Dismuke E T   W M 28 Farm Laborer AL GA AL
  Hattie Wife W F 22 Keeping House AL GA GA
  Edmund Son W M 8/12 Nov at home TX AL AL
  1900 - Census - Cannot find this family in 1900 US Census.  It is suspected that they were living in Houston, TX.  Edmund died in 1900 and was buried in Houston.  1900 Houston City Directory shows Thomas E Dismuke and daughter Fannie living near the corner of Cochran and Quitman.  Daughter Annie is found with husband Harry Cliffe in Houston.
  1900 - Edmund Thomas Dismuke passes away, Oct 15, 1900
 

Grave marker for Edmund T Dismuke at the Hollywood Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX
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  1910 - Census shows widow Newell living in Houston with sons Charley and Tommy.  Newell had five children.  All still living in 1910.  Daughter Annie and husband Harry Cliffe are living next door to them.
 
1910 U. S. Census, Justice Precinct 1, Houston, Harris County, Texas      See Census
Name   Relation Race Gender Age Yrs
Marr.		 # Child #Child
living		 Occupation Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
Dismuke Newel Head W F 52 W       AL GA GA
  Charlie Son W M 19   5 5 Clerk Drug store TX AL AL
  Tommie Son W M 17       Machinist RR shop TX AL AL
 
1914 - Harriet Newell Lee Dismuke passes away Jul 22, 1914, Houston, Harris Co., TX

Death Certificate for Harriet N Dismuke

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Grave marker for Newell Dismuke at the Hollywood Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX
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  Edmond Dismuke - b. Nov 1879, TX; d. after 1910
 
Edmond Dismuke
  1880 - Census - Edmond is shown as an infant living with parents in Colorado Co., TX.  Census shows Nov as the month of birth in previous year, 1879.
  1910 Census - mother lists having had five children.  All still living in 1910
  I have searched for Edmond (if that was actually his name) in all online records.  It seems odd that one child would be named Edmond and another Edward.  Edmond could have been the middle name.

I have searched for all male Dismuke(s) born Nov 1879, TX in various databases.  There are a few other Edmunds or Edward Dismuke(s) born in 1879.  However, when I check the parents, they were not Edmund and Newell.
   
  Annie Gertrude Dismuke - b. Jul 5, 1881, Columbus, Colorado Co., TX; d. Jan 25, 1953, Houston, Harris Co., TX, ; m. Harry Bray Cliffe (b. Jun 23, 1876, Huddersfield, England, son of Joe Cliffe; d. Jan 16, 1963, Austin, Travis Co., TX); Feb 21, 1898, Harris Co., TX.  Both buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum, Lavaca Co., TX
 
Annie Gertrude Dismuke and Harry Bray Cliffe
 
1898 - Marries Harry Bray Cliffe, Feb 21, 1898, Harris Co., TX

Marriage License for Annie Dismuke and Harry Bray Cliffe

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1900 U. S. Census, Precinct 1, Houston, Harris County, Texas    See Census and pt 2
Name   Relation Race Gen Birth
Month		 Birth
Year		 Age Yrs
Marr.		 # Child #Child
living		 Occupation Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
Cliffe Harry Head W M June 1876 23 M2     Copper Smith (immigrated to US 1885) Eng Eng Eng
  Gertrude Wife W F July 1881 18 M2 1 1   TX AL AL
  Harry Son W M Dec 1898 1         TX Eng TX
  Caffr Sister W F Dec 1881 18 S     Photo finisher Eng Eng Eng
  Maggie Sister W F Feb 1891 9 S     At school TX Eng Eng
Cliffe Joe Father W M Feb 1853 47 M20     Machinist Eng Eng Eng
  Mary Ann Wife W F Feb 1846 54 M20 2     Eng Eng Eng
 
1910 U. S. Census, Justice Precinct 1, Houston, Harris County, Texas      See Census
Name   Relation Race Gender Age Yrs
Marr.		 # Child #Child
living		 Occupation Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
Cliffe Harry B Head W F 33 M 12     Coppersmith Eng Eng Eng
  Annie G Wife W F 28 M 12 4 4   TX Eng TX
  Harry Son W M 11         TX Eng TX
  Annis Dau W F 9         TX Eng TX
  Joe Son W M 7         TX Eng TX
  Richard T Son W M 4         TX Eng TX
 

WWI Registration card for Harry Bray Cliffe

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1920 U. S. Census, Yoakum, De Witt County, Texas      See Census
Name   Relation Race Gender Age Marr? Occupation Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
Cliff Harry B Head W M 43 M Coppersmith Eng Eng Eng
  Annie Gertrude Wife W F 38 M   TX AL AL
  Harry D Son W M 21 S Boiler maker TX Eng TX
  Annis Dau W F 18 S   TX Eng TX
  Joe Son W M 16     TX Eng TX
  Richard T Son W M 14     TX Eng TX
  Eddie Roger Son W M 8     TX Eng TX
 
1930 U. S. Census, Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas      See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Age
first Marr		 Occup. Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
Cliff H B Head W M 53 M 21 Coppersmith Railway Eng Eng Eng
  Gertrude Wife W F 48 M 16   TX AL AL
  Eddie Royce Son W M 18 S   Laborer Odd jobs TX Eng TX
Callius Doda? Servant W F 54 Wd   Nurse Practical TX NC TX
  Lucile Dau W F 14 S     TX TX TX
  1935 - According to 1940 Census lived in Harris Co., TX
  1940 - Census - Harry and Annie are on the same census sheet after daughter Annis Cockroft and her family.  They are shown on the census sheet under the last name of Bray, instead of Cliff
 
1940 U. S. Census, Precinct Justice 1, Houston, Harris County, Texas      See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
Bray (stet) Cliff H  (stet) Head W M 64 M 7   Eng
  Annie G Wife W F 59 M 7   AL
 
1940 ca - Petition for Naturalization for Harry Bray Cliffe

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1953 - Annie Gertrude Dismuke Cliffe passes away Jan 25, 1953, Houston, Harris Co., TX

Death Certificate for Annie Gertrude Dismuke Cliffe

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Grave marker for Annie Gertrude Dismuke and Harry Bray Cliffe at Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum, Lavaca Co., TX, Section 17

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1963 - Harry Bray Cliffe passes away Jan 16, 1963, Austin, Travis Co., TX

Death Certificate for Harry B Cliffe

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  Harry Dismuke Cliffe - b. Dec 11, 1898, Houston, Harris Co., TX; d. Sep 2, 1962, Jasper Co., TX; m. Hattie May Matthews, (b. Oct 21, 1902, Colorado Co., TX, daughter of John Young Matthews and Lella May McMillan; d.  Jan 11, 1985, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX);  Sep 13, 1920, Yoakum, TX
 
Harry Dismuke Cliffe and Harriet May Matthews
  1910 - Census Harry living with parents
 

WWI Registration card for Harry Dismuke Cliffe

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  1920 - Census Harry living with parents
  1920 - Marries Harriet May Matthews, Sep 13, 1920, Yoakum, TX
 
1930 U. S. Census, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas       See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Age
first Marr		 Occup. Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
Cliffe D H Head W M 31 M 21 Boilermaker Gulf Refining Co TX TX TX
  Hattie Mae Wife W F 27 M 17   TX TX TX
  Harry Son W M 8 S     TX TX TX
 
1940 U. S. Census, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas      See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
Cliffe Harry D Head W M 40 M H-1 Insurance agent life insurance TX
  Hattie M Wife W F 38 M H-1 Foreman WPA sewing room TX
  Lella Pearl Dau W F 9 S 2   TX
   
 
1962 - Harry Dismuke Cliffe passes away Sep 2, 1962, Jasper Co., TX

Death Certificate for Harry Dismuke Cliffe

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Grave marker for Harry Dismuke Cliffe at Weimar Masonic Cemetery, Weimar, Colorado Co., TX

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Obituary for Hattie May Matthews Cliffe  (no source given)
Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Mae Matthews Cliffe, 82, of San Antonio were held Monday, January 14, from Hubbard Funeral Chapel here with burial in Masonic Cemetery.

Mrs. Cliffe died of pneumonia on Jan. 11 at 12.30 p.m. in a San Antonio hospital, where she had been confined for a week. She had been ill for eight months.

Born Oct. 21, 1902, in Colorado County, she was a daughter of John Y. and Lella (McMillan) Matthews.

She was married to Harry D. Cliffe at Yoakum on Sept. 13, 1920.  From 1925 to 1970 she lived at Port Arthur where she operated a neighborhood grocery for 25 years.
Her husband died in 1962, and in 1970 she moved to San Antonio, where she had lived since.

Mrs. Cliffe, who was a sister-in-law of Mrs. Felton Matthews and Mrs. Stella Taylor, is survived by one son, Lt. Col. Harry T. Cliffe of San Antonio; one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Caffey of Grand Prairie; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; one sister Mrs. Grace Kocurek of Rt. 1, La Grange; and one brother, Lt. Col. Thurman Roy Matthews of Carmichael, California. Preceding her in death in addition to her husband were one son, one daughter, seven brothers, and one sister.
 

Grave marker for Hattie May Matthews Cliffe at Weimar Masonic Cemetery, Weimar, Colorado Co., TX

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  Harry T Cliffe - b. Jul 14, 1921, Kenedy, Karnes Co., TX; d. Dec 26, 2008, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.  Buried at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio TX, Bexar Co., TX
 
Harry T Cliffe and Mary --?
  1930 - Census Harry T with parents
 
Obituary for Harry T Cliffe
Harry T. Cliffe, a loyal son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend died at his home December 26, 2008.

He was born July 14, 1921 to Harry D. and Hattie M. Cliffe in Kenedy, Texas and attended schools in Port Arthur, Texas, graduating high school in 1939. He attended Texas A&M from 1939-41 and joined the Army Air Corps in January, 1942, flew combat in Europe as a B-17 navigator, and was a POW for 19 months. He served in Alaska, Okinawa and various U.S. bases before retiring as Lt. Col. in 1964.

He was a former president of the San Antonio Chapters of ASME and NPSOT and an active volunteer at San Antonio Botanical Gardens for 18 years.
He was founder and curator of the Bexar Regional Herbarium now housed at UIW.

He was predeceased by his parents and grandson, Jason Cliffe and is survived by his wife, Mary; sons Dan and wife Suzanne of New Orleans; and James and wife Sherry of San Antonio; and daughters Jill of Houston and Peggy of Dallas; sister Pearl Caffey of Grand Prairie; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandsons.

Graveside services will be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
  Dan Cliffe - m. Suzanne --?
  James Cliffe - m. Sherry --?
  Jill Cliffe
  Peggy Cliffe
  Hattie Mae Cliffe - b. Sep 21, 1922, TX; d. Apr 26, 1928, TX, Houston, Harris Co., TX
 
Hattie Mae Cliffe
 
Obituary for Hattie Mae Cliffe  (no source given)
News was received here early Thursday morning of last week of the death of little Hattie May, 6 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Cliffe of Port Arthur, her death occurring in Houston, where she had been taken for treatment, on Wednesday night.

The remains were tenderly cared for and brought here for burial, interment taking place at the Masonic Cemetery Friday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. V. E. Stokes, local Baptist pastor, officiating.

We understand the beloved little girl had been in ill health for a long time, and although everything possible was done for her it was without avail. "God's finger touched her, and she slept."

Mrs. Cliffe was formerly Miss Hattie May Matthews, a daughter of Mr. John Y. Matthews, and sister of Mr. Leslie G. Taylor of this city.
 

Grave marker for Hattie Mae Cliffe at Weimar Masonic Cemetery, Weimar, Colorado Co., TX

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  John Bray Cliffe - b. Sep 4, 1929, Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX; d. Sep 5, 1929, Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX
 
John Bray Cliffe
 

Birth Certificate for John Bray Cliffe

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Obituary for John Bray Cliffe  (no source given)
Rev. and Mrs. H. D. Cliffe of Port Arthur lost by death their infant son, John Bray Cliffe, on Thursday of last week, and the remains of their darling little babe were brought here for interment the following day, Rev. J. R. Hall officiating at the grave.

Just sixteen months ago Rev. and Mrs. Cliffe lost by death another child, and the remains were brought here for interment.

Mrs Cliffe is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Y Matthews of this community, and is well and favorably remembered by many Weimar friends.
 

Death Certificate for John Bray Cliffe on Sep 5, 1929  (different than grave marker)

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Grave marker for John Bray Cliffe at Weimar Masonic Cemetery, Weimar, Colorado Co., TX

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  Lella Pearl Cliffe - b. Oct 10 1930, Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX;  m. Hugh Henry Caffey
 
Lella Pearl Cliffe
  1940 - Census Lella Pearl with parents
   
   
  Annis Newell Cliffe - b. Feb 21, 1901, TX; d. Mar 4, 1999, Harris Co, TX, SS# 455-76-0997  ; m. Roby E Cockroft  b. May 5, 1899; d. Sep 29, 1960    Both buried at Rosewood Funeral Home and Cemetery, Humble, Harris Co., TX
 
Annis Newell Cliffe and Roby Earnest Cockroft
  1910 , 1920 - Census Annis with parents
 
1930 U. S. Census, Precinct 7, Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas      See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Age
first Marr		 Occup. Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
Cockroft R E Head W M 30 M 23 Engineer station power plant LA MS TX
  Annis Wife W F 28 M 21   TX Eng TX
  R E Jr Son W M 1 8/12 S     TX LA TX
 
1940 U. S. Census, Precinct Justice 1, Houston, Harris County, Texas      See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
Cockroft Roby E Head W M 41 M 7 Carpenters helper LA
  Annis Wife W F 39 M H-1   TX
  Roby E Jr Son W M 11 S 5   TX
  Patty J Dau W F 8 S 2   TX
 
1960 - Roby E Cockroft passes away Sep 29, 1960

Death Certificate for Roby Earnest Cockroft

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Grave marker for Annis N and Roby E Cockroft  at Rosewood Funeral Home and Cemetery, Humble, Harris Co., TX

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  Roby Earnest Cockroft, Jr - b. ca 1928
 
Roby Earnest Cockroft, Jr
  1930 , 1940 - Census Annis with parents
  Kenneth Cockfroft
  Cassy Cockroft
  Clifton Cockroft
  Patricia "Patty" Jean Cockroft - b. Jul 10, 1931, Yoakum, Lavaca Co., TX; d. Dec 5, 2012, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA; m. Robert L Steele  b. Feb 20, 1926, son of Chauncey L Steele and Mary Elizabeth Flannigan, d. Feb 27, 2011
 
Patricia "Patty" Jean Cockroft and Robert L Steele
 
Obituary for Robert L Steele
Published in Houston Chronicle on March 2, 2011
Robert L. Steele, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011, son of the late Mary Elizabeth Flannigan and Chauncey L. Steele.

He was preceded in death by his brother William W. Steele and Thomas Steele; sisters Mary Elizabeth Eskew, Irene T. James and Virginia L Warning. Robert is survived by his wife of 47 years Patricia Jean Steele; son Thomas W. Steele; and sister Margaret K. Graf.
 
Obituary for Patricia "Patty" Jean Cockroft Steele
PATTY J. STEELE, 81, passed away on December 5, 2012 in San Diego, California. She was the devoted and loving wife of Robert L. Steele.

Born on July 10, 1931 in Yoakom, Texas to Roby E. Cockroft and Annis N. Cliffe, Patty grew up through and survived the Great Depression and World War II years. She was an executive secretary for 40 plus years, supporting her family before retiring in 1996.  She was absolutely devoted to her family, honored her parents and maintained her Christian faith all her life.
She is survived by her son, Thomas William Lee Steele; her brother Earnest Cockroft and his wife Mary; and her nephews Kenneth Cockroft and his wife Gladys, Cassy Cockroft and Clifton Cockroft.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.  Graveside Services at Houston National Cemetery.
 
Grave markers for Patricia "Patty" Cockroft Steele and Robert L Steele at Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX

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  Thomas William Lee Steele
   
  Joe Cliffe - b.  Mar 4, 1903, TX;  d.  Nov 9, 1997, De Witt Co., TX;  m. Marie Martha Pohler  (b. May 23, 1913, Schulenburg, Fayette Co., TX, daughter of Max Pohler and Annie Blaschke; d. Jan 5, 1999, Yoakum, De Witt Co., TX
 
Joe Cliffe and Marie Martha Pohler
  1910 , 1920 - Census Joe with parents
  1930 - Census cannot find Joe
 
1940 U. S. Census, Rural,  Lavaca County, Texas      See Census and pt 2
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
Cliffe Joe Head W M 37 M 8 Farming TX
  Marie Wife W F 27 M H-1   TX
  Gertrude Dau W F 4 S 5   TX
  Joan Dau W F 1 S 2   TX
 

Grave marker for Joe and Marie Martha Pohler Cliffe at Restland Memorial Park, Yoakum, Lavaca Co., TX, Section 1

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  Gertrude Cliffe - b. ca 1936
  Joan Cliffe - b. ca 1939
  Richard Thomas Cliffe - b. Nov 20, 1905, TX; d. June 25, 1960, Houston, Harris Co., TX. Buried at Forest Park, Houston, Harris Co., TX; m. Dorothy Florence Pyle  b. Jun 3, 1910, LA; d. Mar 8, 1998, TX
 
Richard Thomas Cliffe and Dorothy Florence Pyle
  1910 , 1920 - Census Richard T with parents
  1930 - Census - shows up in 2 places with aunt Fannie Gramling (see census below) and with wife
 
1930 U. S. Census, Precinct 7, Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas      See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Age
first Marr		 Occup. Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
Cliffe R T Head W M 24 M 21 Welder southern pacific TX Eng TX
  Dorothy Wife W F 20 M 17   LA TX TX
  R T Jr Son W M 1 S     TX TX LA
 
1940 U. S. Census, Justice Precinct 2, Houston, Harris County, Texas      See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
Cliffe Richard Thos Head W M 34 M 7 Welder oil tool mfg TX
  Dorothy Wife W F 29 M 7   TX
  Richard T Jr Son W M 11 S 5   TX
Atkins John A Lodger W M 30 S 8 Welder oil tool mfg TX
 
1960 - Richard Thomas Cliffe passes away June 25, 1960, Houston, Harris Co., TX

Death Certificate for Richard Thomas Cliffe

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  Richard Thomas Cliffe, Jr - b. Aug 16, 1928, Yoacum, Lavaca Co., TX; m. Clarice Ann Moore, Dec 26, 1952, Harris Co., TX
  Edward Royce Cliffe - b. Oct 19, 1911, Houston, Harris Co., TX; d. Oct 21, 1994, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX;  m. Cleo Belle Thompson  b. Feb 12, 1913, Fentress, Caldwell Co., TX, daughter of Max Thompson and Ella Bella Buchannan; d. Jan 28, 1953, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX
 
Edward Royce Cliffe and Cleo Belle Thompson
 

Birth Certificate for Edward Royce Cliffe

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  1920 , 1930 - Census Eddie Royce with parents
 
1940 U. S. Census, Luling, Caldwell County, Texas      See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
Cliffe Edward R Head W M 28 M H-3 Refinery worker for oil production co in field TX
  Cleo Belle Wife W F 27 M H-4   TX
  Betty Sue Dau W M 7 S 0   TX
 
Obituary for Cleo Belle Thompson Cliffe
 Gonzales Inquirer 1/29/1953
Last rites will be held from the Wrightsboro Baptist church Friday morning at 10 o'clock for Mrs. Cleo Cliffe, who died Wednesday evening at 8:30 in the Nix hospital after an illness of several months. Interment will be in the Wrightsboro cemetery.

A member of the Wrightsboro Baptist church, Mrs. Cliffe was born in Fentress, Feb. 12, 1913, her parents being Ella Bella Buchannan and Max Thompson, native Texans. When she was quite young her family moved to the Wrightsboro community where she attended the schools, later graduating from the Gonzales High School in 1931.

She was married to Edward Royce Cliffe and the couple were making their home at 230 Maurine Drive, San Antonio when he death occurred.

Surviving her are her husband; her parents of Smiley; two children, Betty Sue Cliffe and Eddie Lynn Cliffe, San Antonio; two brothers, Emory Thompson, Martindale, and Cecil Thompson, Smiley; and two sisters, Mrs. Anton Dahl and Mrs. O.C. Logan, both of Gonzales.

Pallbearers were Phil Friberg, Oliver Laurence, Vernon Holmes, Kenneth Witten, Dee Pirpont, Curtis White, Stanley Dawe and L.O. McGinty.
  Betty Sue Cliffe - b. Dec 24, 1932, Gonzales, Co., TX
  Eddie Lynn Cliffe -
   
  Fannie Belle Dismuke - b. Sep 12, 1883, Colorado Co., TX; d. Mar 14, 1958, Houston, Harris Co., TX.; m. Charles Coke Gramling  (b. May 7, 1882, Selma, Dallas Co., AL, son of of Richard Coke Gramling and Matilda Holloway; d. Apr 14, 1952, Austin, Travis Co., TX)  Jan 28, 1904, Harris Co., TX.  Both buried at Hollywood Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX,
 
Fannie Belle Dismuke and Charles Coke Gramling
 
1904 - Marries Charles Coke Gramling, Jan 28, 1904,  Harris Co., TX

Marriage License for Fannie Dismuke and Charles Gramling

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1910 U. S. Census, Justice Precinct 1, Houston, Harris County, Texas      See Census
Name   Relation Race Gender Age Yrs
Marr.		 # Child #Child
living		 Occupation Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
Gramling Chas C Head W M 27 M 6     Carpenter building AL AL AL
  Fannie B Wife W F 26 M 6 1 1   TX GA AL
  Richard L Son W M 5 S       TX AL AL
 

WWI Registration card for Charles Coke Gramling

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1920 U. S. Census, Justice Precinct 1, Houston, Harris County, Texas     See Census
Name   Relation Race Gender Age Marr? Occupation Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
Gramling Charles C Head W M 37 M Carpenter house AL AL AL
  Fannie B Wife W F 36 M   TX AL AL
  Richard L Son W M 15 S   TX AL TX
Dismuke Charles A Bro in law W M 29 S Carpenter Car shop TX AL AL
 
1930 U. S. Census, Justice Precinct 1, Houston, Harris County, Texas      See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Age
first Marr		 Occup. Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
Gramling Charles C Head W M 47 M 21 Carpenter foreman beal work AL AL AL
  Fannie B Wife W F 46 M 20   TX AL AL
Dismuke Charles A Bro in law W M 39 S   Carpenter helper local work TX AL AL
Cliff Richard Nephew in law W M 24 M 21 Carpenter helper local work TX Eng TX
 
1940 U. S. Census, Justice Precinct 1, Houston, Harris County, Texas      See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
Gramling Charles Head W M 58 M H-4 Carpenter foreman const co TX
  Fannie Wife W F 56 M H-4   TX
 

WWII Registration card for Charles Coke Gramling

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1952 - Charles Coke Gramling passes away Apr 14, 1952, Houston, Harris Co

Death Certificate for Charles Coke Gramling

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Grave marker for Charles Coke Gramling at the Hollywood Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Section O, Lot 60, Grave 1
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1958 - Fannie Belle Dismuke Gramling passes away Mar 14, 1958, Houston, Harris Co., TX

Death Certificate for Fannie Belle Gramling

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Grave marker for Fannie Belle Dismuke Gramling at the Hollywood Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Section O, Lot 60, Grave 2
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  Richard Lee Gramling - b. Nov 21, 1904, TX; d. May 22, 1977, San Bernardino Co., CA;  m. Gladys Marie Barrilleaux, (b. Sep 20, 1905; d. Jun 15, 2000; m2. Thomas Jefferson Perryman)   1925, Harris Co., TX
 
Richard Lee Gramling and Gladys Marie Barrilleaux
  1910, 1920 - Census living with parents
  1925 - Marries Gladys Marie Barrilleaux, 1925 Harris Co., TX
 
1930 U. S. Census, Justice Precinct 2, Houston, Harris County, Texas      See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Age
first Marr		 Occup. Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
Gramling Richard A Head W M 25 M 20 Repair man light & power TX AL TX
  Gladys M Wife W F 24 M 19   LA AL LA
  Evelyn F Dau W F 3 2/12 S     TX TX LA
  Robert C Son W M 1 2/12 S     TX TX LA
 
1940 U. S. Census, Justice Precinct 1, Houston, Harris County, Texas      See Census and pt 2
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
Gramling Richard Lee Head W M 35 M 7 Heat treater oil tool factory TX
  Gladys M Wife W F 34 M 9   LA
  Evelyn F Dau W F 13 S 6   TX
  Robert C Son W M 11 S 4   TX
 

Grave marker for Gladys Marie Barrilleaux Gramling Perryman at Brookside Memorial Park, Houston, Harris Co., TX
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  Evelyn Frances Gramling - b.      m. Charlie Kaechler
   
  Robert Coke Gramling - b. Feb 14, 1929, Houston, Harris Co.,TX; d. Sep 4, 2001; m. Mariette Froehner  b. Dec 20, 1927, Cost, Gonzalez Co., TX; d. Apr 20, 2014, Katy, Waller Co., TX
 
Robert "Bob" Coke Gramling and Mariette Froehner
 
Obituary for Robert C "Bob" Gramling
ROBERT C. ”BOB” GRAMLING, passed away September 4, 2001, after a brief illness. He was a well-known automobile dealer associated in and near Houston for over 50 years.

A native Houstonian, born February 14, 1929, he moved to his new home in Katy after having sold Katy Ford, Inc., a franchised dealership which he owned and operated for many years.

He is survived by his daughter, Rhonda C. Ingham and husband, Jim of Katy; granddaughter, Stephanie C. Vasek of Katy; sister, Evelyn Kaechler and husband, Charlie of Cypress, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. His son, Mark, and his parents, Gladys Marie Perryman and Richard Lee Gramling, preceded him.

He proudly served in the Air National Guard and as an Air Force staff sergeant for a squad at Moses Lake, Washington, and Victorville, California, during the Korean Campaign. He is currently a member of First United Methods Church in Katy. Quietly but decisively he manifested his abiding faith by his anonymous benevolence to individuals and charities and was active in annual Muscular Dystrophy drives.  Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Houston.
 

Grave marker for Robert Coke Gramling at Woodlawn Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX
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Obituary for Mariette Gramling

Mariette Gramling passed away at her home, in Katy, on Sunday, April 20, 2014, at the age of 86 years.

She was born on December 20, 1927, in Cost, Texas. Mariette was a longtime Katy resident, and was an active member of the First United Methodist Church. She participated with the Ladies Auxiliary, AARP, as well as the First United Methodist Church Joyful Noise Makers.

She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Ingham; granddaughter, Stephanie Scammell and her husband Ryan; great grandchild, Parker Scammell; as well as other loving family members and friends.   Interment in Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery.
  Mark Randall Gramling - b. Sep 3, 1960, Houston, Harris Co., TX; d. Feb 13, 1983, Harris Co., TX; m1. Linda L Schiel, Sep 11, 1979, Harris Co., TX; m2 Viva G Waldron, Aug 8, 1982, Dallas Co., TX
 
Mark Randall Gramling
 

Grave marker for Mark R Gramling at Woodlawn Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX
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  Rhonda Camille Gramling - m1. Mark W Hyde, Apr 17, 1982, Fort Bend Co., TX;  m2. Mark A Vasek, May 3, 1985; m3. Jim Ingham
 
Rhonda Camille Gramling
  Stephanie Camille Vasek - m. Ryan Scammell
 
Stephanie Camille Vasek and Ryan Scammell
  Parker Scammell
   
   
   
   
  Charles Abner Dismuke - b. Aug 14, 1890, Columbus, Colorado, TX; d. Jul 25, 1981, Houston, Harris Co., TX;  m. Hendricka Beekman b. Sep 24, 1884, Hague, Netherlands; d. Aug 30, 1969, Yoakum, Lavaca Co., TX.   Both buried at Hollywood Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX
 
Charles Abner Dismuke
  1910 - Census living with mother and brother Tommie
 

WWI Registration card for Charles Abner Dismuke

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  1920, 1930 - Census living with sister Fannie Gramling.  See Census above under Fannie Belle Dismuke Gramling
  1935 - 1940 - Marries Hendricka Beekman
 
1940 U. S. Census, Precinct 1, Houston, Harris County, Texas      See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
Dismuke Charles A Head W M 49 M 7 Carpenter Resident construction TX
  Harriet G Wife W F 56 M H-4   Holland
 
1969 - Hendricka Beekman Dismuke passes away, Aug 30, 1969, Yoakum, Lavaca Co., TX

Death Certificate for Hendricka Dismuke

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Grave marker for Hendricka Dismuke at the Hollywood Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX
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1981 - Charles A Dismuke passes away Jul 25, 1981, Houston, Harris Co., TX

Death Certificate for Fannie Belle Gramling

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Grave marker for Charles A Dismuke at the Hollywood Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX
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Note:  Grave marker has wrong day of death. According to death certificate, he died on the 25th and was buried on the 28th.

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  Edward Thomas Dismuke - b. ca 1893, TX; d. Dec 6, 1917, WWI, USS Jacob Jones DD-61, died in sinking vessel.  1910 Census, 1911, Houston City Directory. In Houston City Directory as Navy KIA 1919
 
Edward Thomas Dismuke
  1910 - Census living with mother and brother Charles
 
1917  - KIA Dec 6, 1917, WWI, USS Jacob Jones DD-61. Died in sinking vessel when the ship was torpedoed by German submarine U-53. 
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1919 - Mentioned in 1919 Houston City Directory
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December 25, 2016