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     Charlie was born circa 1914 at Illinois.¹ He was the son of Joseph Dressler and Florentina 'Flora' (-----).

     Arthur was born circa 1919 at Illinois. He was the son of Joseph Dressler and Florentina 'Flora' (-----).

     Henry was born circa 1902 at Illinois. He was the son of Joseph Dressler and Florentina 'Flora' (-----).

     Steve was born circa 1905 at Illinois. He was the son of Joseph Dressler and Florentina 'Flora' (-----).

     Edward was born in October 1896 at Illinois. He was the son of Joseph Dressler and Florentina 'Flora' (-----).

     Magdalene was born in June 1894 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Joseph Dressler and Florentina 'Flora' (-----).

     Thomas was born in December 1891 at Illinois. He was the son of Joseph Dressler and Florentina 'Flora' (-----).

     Salormie(?) was born in August 1899 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Joseph Dressler and Florentina 'Flora' (-----).

     Otelea(?) was born in September 1889 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Joseph Dressler and Florentina 'Flora' (-----).

     Walter was born on 23 July 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Walter Slocomb and Rebecca Bowles. Walter died on 17 September 1837 at age 1.¹

     Nancy was born on 10 March 1845 at Mississippi.^2,3 She was the daughter of Samuel W. Smith and Rebecca A. Still. Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Itawamba Co, MS. She was shown as Nancy S. Smith, age 5 and born in Mississippi in HH#895 headed by Samuel W. Smith, a 33 year old farmer, born in VA and his wife Rebecca A. Smith, also age 33 and born in VA. Also listed were James P. Smith, age 9; Mary Smith, age 7; Stephen S. Smith, age 3; and an unnamed male Smith, age 2/12..¹ Nancy was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. She was shown as Nancy S. Smith, age 15 & born in Miss in HH#40 headed by S.W. Smith a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,100 and personal property valued at $20,000 who was born in VA. Also listed were the following Smiths: Mary E., age 17, born in MS; James, age 20 working in a saloon, born in MS; Stephen, age 12, born in MS; John, age 10, born in MS; Newton, age 6, born in TX; and Eugene Sue, age 3, born in TX. Based on the birth dates and places of the children, they must have moved from MS to TX between 1850 and 1854..⁴ She married Zack Phillips circa 1869.² Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. She was shown as Nancy Phillips, age 20 in HH#826 headed by Zack Phillips, a 30 year old hotel keeper..⁵ She married Samuel James Slocomb Sr. on 5 January 1872.² Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. She was shown as Nancy Slocumb, a 35 year old wife and house keeper, born in MS in HH#113 headed by Samuel Slocumb, a 52 year old farmer, born in VA..³ Nancy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. She was shown as N.S. Slocomb, living alone in HH#52, a 65 year old farmer, born in MS and both her parents were born in VA. Her son Donton was next door in HH#51 and her son B. was on the other side in HH#53..⁶ Nancy was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1930 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. She was shown as N.S. Slocomb, an 85 year old mother in HH#203 on Cameron Road headed by Mrs. W.S. Brewer, age 56..⁷ Nancy died on 10 July 1931 at age 86.²

     Ethel was born on 23 January 1873 at Milam Co, TX. She was the daughter of Samuel James Slocomb Sr. and Nancy S. Smith. Ethel was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. She was shown as Ethel Slocumb, a 7 year old daughter, born in TX in HH#113 headed by Samuel Slocumb, a 52 year old farmer, born in VA..² She married Wright Stephen Brewer circa 1901.¹ Ethel was listed with her husband in the census of in 1910 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. She was shown as Ethel Brewer, a 37 year old wife in HH#17 headed by Wright Brewer, a 37 year old farmer..³ Ethel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1930 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. She was shown as W.S. Brewer (probably Mrs. W.S. since she was a female) the head of HH#203 on Cameron Road, a 56 year old widow, who was married at age 26, born in TX, with no occupation listed. Listed with her were the following Brewers: Sam, a 27 year old son and farmer, married at age 25, born in TX; Sina, a 20 year old daughter-in-law, married at age 18, born in TX; and Meron D., a 11/12 year old granddaughter, born in TX. Also listed was N.S. Slocomb, an 85 year old mother, born in VA; and Berthe Winkler, a 59 year old roomer, born in Austria..⁴ Ethel died on 11 December 1957 at age 84.

     Wright was born on 10 April 1873 at Milam Co, TX. He married Ethel Rebecca Slocomb circa 1901.¹ Wright was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. He was shown as Wright Brewer the head of HH#17, a 37 year old farmer, born in TX as was everyone in the household. Listed with him were the following Brewers: Ethel, a 37 year old wife of 9 years; Sam, a 7 year old son; Pete, a 4 year old son; Odell, a 2 year old son; and Isabell, a 2 year old daughter..² Wright died on 13 October 1917 at age 44.

     Sam was born on 29 August 1902 at Milam Co, TX. He was the son of Wright Stephen Brewer and Ethel Rebecca Slocomb. Sam was listed with his parents in the census of in 1910 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. She was shown as Sam Brewer, a 7 year old son in HH#17 headed by Wright Brewer, a 37 year old farmer..² He married Sinia Reaves circa 1928.³ Sam was listed with his mother in the census of in 1930 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. He was shown as Sam Brewer, a 27 year old son and farmer in HH#203 on Cameron Road headed by Mrs. W.S. Brewer, age 56. Listed below him were Sina Brewer, a 20 year old wife and Meron D. Brewer, an 11/12 year old daughter..³ Sam died on 3 September 1995 at age 93.

     Sinia was born on 25 November 1909. She married Sam Stephen Brewer circa 1928.¹ Sinia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1930 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. She was shown as Sina Brewer, a 20 year old daughter-in-law in HH#203 on Cameron Road headed by Mrs. W.S. Brewer, age 56. Listed just above her was Sam Brewer, a 27 year old son, who was her husband. She was married at age 18..¹

     Nancy was born on 26 April 1908 at Milam Co, TX. She was the daughter of Wright Stephen Brewer and Ethel Rebecca Slocomb. Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1910 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. She was shown as Isabell Brewer, a 2 year old daughter in HH#17 headed by Wright Brewer, a 37 year old farmer..² Nancy died on 8 December 1976 at age 68.

     Robert was born on 26 April 1908 at Milam Co, TX. He was the son of Wright Stephen Brewer and Ethel Rebecca Slocomb. Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1910 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. He was shown as Odell Brewer, a 2 year old son in HH#17 headed by Wright Brewer, a 37 year old farmer..² Robert died in 1927.

     Pete was born on 16 June 1905 at Milam Co, TX. He was the son of Wright Stephen Brewer and Ethel Rebecca Slocomb. Pete was listed with his parents in the census of in 1910 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. He was shown as Pete Brewer, a 4 year old son in HH#17 headed by Wright Brewer, a 37 year old farmer..² Pete died in 1915.

     Moxie was born circa 1878 at Milam Co, TX. She was the daughter of Samuel James Slocomb Sr. and Nancy S. Smith. Moxie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. She was shown as Moxie Slocumb, a 3 year daughter, born in TX in HH#113 headed by Samuel Slocumb, a 52 year old farmer, born in VA..² She married James Merchant Bauknight Sr. on 17 June 1901.¹ Moxie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1910 at Galveston, TX. She was shown as Moxie Bauknight, 28 year old wife of 10 years in HH#73 headed by James M. Bauknight, a 40 year old produce merchant..³ Moxie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Galveston, TX. She was shown as Moxie Bauknight, a 38 year old wife in HH#224 headed by James Bauknight, a 50 year old hotel owner..⁴ Moxie died on 21 December 1947.

     Guy was born on 28 January 1875 at Milam Co, TX. He was the son of Samuel James Slocomb Sr. and Nancy S. Smith. Guy was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. He was shown as Guy Slocumb, a 5 year old son, born in TX in HH#113 headed by Samuel Slocumb, a 52 year old farmer, born in VA..² He married Erin Hanna circa 1902. Guy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. He was shown as Guy S. Slocomb the head of HH#13, a 35 year old farmer, born in TX with a father born in VA and mother born in MS. Listed with him was Erin Slocomb, a 32 year old wife of 8 years, born in KY with both parents born in KY..³ Guy died on 24 March 1919 at age 44.

     Bee was born on 9 December 1878 at Milam Co, TX. He was the son of Samuel James Slocomb Sr. and Nancy S. Smith. Bee was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. He was shown as Bee Slocumb, a 1 year old son, born in TX in HH#113 headed by Samuel Slocumb, a 52 year old farmer, born in VA..² He married Mary Lou Griggs circa 1907. Bee was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. He was shown as B. Slocomb the head of HH#53, a 31 year old farmer, born in TX. Listed with him were the following Slocombs: Slocomb, a 24 year old wife, who had been married 3 years and born in MS and both her parents were born in GA; Ned H., a 2 year old son; and Vance S., age 1/12..³ Bee was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. He was shown as B. Slocomb the head of HH#6 on Central Ave., a 41 year old cotton farm buyer. Listed with him were the following Slocombs: Mary, a 34 year old wife, born in MS; Hooks, an 11 year old son; Vance, a 9 year old son; Nancy, a 7 year old daughter; and Freeman, a 4 year old son..⁴ Bee died on 27 August 1957 at age 78.

     Walter was born on 13 June 1882. He was the son of Samuel James Slocomb Sr. and Nancy S. Smith. Walter died on 22 November 1889 at age 7.

     Donton was born on 24 January 1887 at Milam Co, TX. He was the son of Samuel James Slocomb Sr. and Nancy S. Smith. He married Edna Maude Casey circa 1908.¹ Donton was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. He was shown as Donton Slocomb the head of HH#51, a 23 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Slocombs: Maud, a 22 year old wife, born in TX and both her parents were born in TX; and Donton Jr., a 1 year old son..² Donton was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. He was shown as Don B. Slocum the head of HH#6 on Waco Road, a 32 year old general & dairy farmer. Listed with him were the following Slocums: Edna Maud, a 25 year old wife; Don Jr., a 10 year old son; Guy, an 8 year old son; and Casey, a 4 year old son..³ Donton died on 25 March 1948 at age 61.

     James was born in 1869 at South Carolina. He married Moxie Lavinia Slocomb on 17 June 1901.¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Galveston, TX. He was shown as James M. Bauknight the head of HH#73, a 40 year old produce merchant, born in SC as were both of his parents. Listed with him were the following Bauknights: Moxie, a 28 year old wife of 10 years; Moxie, an 8 year old daughter; and James M. Jr., a 5 year old son, all born in TX..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Galveston, TX. He was shown as James Bauknight, a 50 year old hotel owner and head of HH#224, born in SC. Family members listed, in addition to all the boarders, were the following Bauknights: Moxie, a 38 year old wife; Moxie, an 18 year old daughter; and James M., a 14 year old son..³ James died in 1929.

     James was born on 17 April 1905 at Galveston, TX. He was the son of James Merchant Bauknight Sr. and Moxie Lavinia Slocomb. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1910 at Galveston, TX. He was shown as James M. Bauknight Jr., a 5 year old son in HH#73 headed by James M. Bauknight, a 40 year old produce merchant..¹ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1920 at Galveston, TX. He was shown as James Bauknight Jr., a 14 year old son in HH#224 headed by James Bauknight, a 50 year old hotel owner..² He married Margaret Mingus on 4 August 1931. James died in 1981.

     Margaret was born on 28 January 1907. She married James Merchant Bauknight Jr. on 4 August 1931.

     Moxie was born circa 1902 at Galveston, TX. She was the daughter of James Merchant Bauknight Sr. and Moxie Lavinia Slocomb. Moxie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1910 at Galveston, TX. She was shown as Moxie Bauknight, an 8 year old daughter in HH#73 headed by James M. Bauknight, a 40 year old produce merchant..² Moxie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1920 at Galveston, TX. She was shown as Moxie Bauknight, an 18 year old daughter in HH#224 headed by James Bauknight, a 50 year old hotel owner..³

     Erin was born on 5 February 1878 at Kentucky. She married Guy Vernon 'Vashti' Slocomb circa 1902. Erin was listed with her husband in the census of in 1910 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. She was shown as Erin Slocomb, a 32 year old wife in HH#13 headed by Guy Slocomb, a 35 year old farmer. She was born in KY as were both of her parents..¹ Erin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. She was shown as Erin Slocomb, the head of HH#293, a 41 year old widowed farmer, born in KY. Listed with her were Vernon Slocomb, an 8 year old son, born in Arkansas and John Hanna, a 22 year old cousin, born in Arkansas..² Erin died on 12 March 1968 at age 90.

     Mary was born on 6 November 1885 at Mississippi. She married Bee Slocomb circa 1907. Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1910 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. She was shown as Slocomb Slocomb, a 24 year old wife, married for 3 years in HH#53 headed by B. Slocomb, a 31 year old farmer. She was born in MS and both her parents were born in GA..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. She was shown as Mary Slocomb, a 34 year old wife, born in MS in HH#6 on Central Ave headed by B. Slocomb, a 41 year old cotton farm buyer..² Mary died on 27 December 1970 at age 85.

     Ned was born circa 1908 at Milam Co, TX. He was the son of Bee Slocomb and Mary Lou Griggs. Ned was listed with his parents in the census of in 1910 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. He was shown as Ned H. Slocomb, a 2 year old son in HH#53 headed by B. Slocomb, a 31 year old farmer..² Ned was listed with his parents in the census of in 1920 at Cameron, Milam Co, TX. He was shown as Hooks Slocomb, an 11 year old son in HH#6 on Central Ave headed by B. Slocomb, a 41 year old cotton farm buyer..³ Ned died on 8 January 1927.