Born in Hempstead, Arkansas Territory, United States
Daughter of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Wife of
Oscar Alonzo Brandon
— married
7 Mar 1900 in Red River, Texas, United States
Mother of
Etta Essie (Brandon) Schelling
Died
at age 84
in Ringling, Jefferson, Oklahoma, United States
Profile last modified
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Biography
Daughter of John & Julie (Leek / Lick) Ward, Mary Ellen Ward was born on May 17, 1883, in Hempstead, Arkansas.[1] She married Oscar Alonzo Brandon on March 7, 1900, in Red River, Texas.[2] They had 11 children:
- Effie Lillian (1901–1998)
- Florence Mae (1903–1997)
- Bessie Odessa (1905–2003)
- Etta Essie (1907–1991)
- Arnie Hamilton (1909–1973)
- Earl Oscar (1912–1983)
- Amanda (1914–1916)
- Floyd B. (1916–2002)[3]
- Elmer (1919–1991)[4]
- Virgil Frazier (1923–2009)
- Daughter, Baby Brandon(1926–1926)
Oscar died on February 8, 1950 and Mary died on August 15, 1967,[5] in Jefferson, Oklahoma, at the age of 84, and was buried in Ringling, Oklahoma.[6]
BURIAL[7]
Ringling Memorial Cemetery
Ringling, Jefferson County, Oklahoma
Sources
- ↑ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Mary War Brandon
- ↑ Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965; FHL Film Number 1295735
- ↑ U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; child: Floyd Brandon
- ↑ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; child: Elmer Brandon
- ↑ U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Mary Brandon
- ↑ https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/36407284/person/262128306161/facts
- ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20151857/mary-e-brandon
- Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Red River, Texas; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1241665
- Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Red River, Texas; Roll: T624_1585; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1375598
- Year: 1920; Census Place: Wright, Jefferson, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1466; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 219
- Year: 1930; Census Place: Wright, Jefferson, Oklahoma; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2341641
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Gary Pruitt
I am Effie Lillian's Grandson and Mary Ellen Ward Brandon was my Great Grandmother as well. I was very fortunate to have the privilege of meeting this wonderful funny loving woman in June of 1967. I will never forget her and how she enjoyed that television you spoke of cousin. She liked the series "Peyton Place".
posted 15 May 2021 by Gary Pruitt
[thank Gary]
I am Effie Lillian's Grandson and Mary Ellen Ward Brandon was my Great Grandmother as well. I was very fortunate to have the privilege of meeting this wonderful funny loving woman in June of 1967. I will never forget her and how she enjoyed that television you spoke of cousin. She liked the series "Peyton Place".
posted 15 May 2021 by Gary Pruitt
[thank Gary]
From Ancestry.com user, Patricia Kay Cummings-WIlliams
Mary Brandon: Mary Brandon was my great grandmother. We visited her at least a couple of times a month. She lived next door to her daughter Florence (my grand mother) in Ringling. She was s short woman and wore high topped shoes that laced up. There is no telling how old they were but were in perfect condition. She had hair that reached to her waist and was kept in a bun. She was born in Southeastern Arkansas. It would appear her mother died giving birth to her as her mothers date of death is the same as Mary's birthdate. I remember when she bought a television. She loved to watch sports and would really get into what was happening in the game. I know she did not have much but she seemed to be happy. She had a screened front porch and liked to sit out there. She enjoyed having visitors and was always happy to see us when we came to visit.
posted 20 Aug 2019 by Jessica (Collett) Hilliard
[thank Jessica]
Is Mary your ancestor? Please don't go away!
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