--From a typed sheet documenting the decendents of Joshua BOTTS. Part of the materials done for the Botts Family research commissioned by Lucille Botts Smith and later obtained by Gloria Botts Leeper. Gloria Leeper has the original copy provided by the researcher, Bill Leeper II also has a copy (FILED -- BOTTS, Joshua, 1746):
Frederick Louis BOTTS, son of William Leonard BOTTS & Almeda Jane Jacobs, b. 16 Nov 1886; m. Lulu Stephenson, 1 Dec 1907.
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--MISSOURI HISTORY, History of Linn County (1912) , page 610-611. Part of the materials done for the Botts Family research commissioned by Lucille Botts Smith and later obtained by Gloria Botts Leeper. Gloria Leeper has the original copy provided by the researcher, Bill Leeper II also has a copy (FILED -- BOTTS, Frederick L.):
Frederick L. Botts, born in this county, 16 Nov 1877.
His Great, grandfather came to this part of the state of Missouri about the year 1834. His name was Thomas Botts. One of the sons, William Leonard Botts, was the father of Frederick, and he also was born in this county. In his ((William Leonard Botts)) young manhood, he married with Miss Almeda Jacobs, a native of Sullivan County, Missouri. They have two sons and a daughter living: Their son Frederick L., his brother Clifford L. and their sister Estealla, who is now the wife of Ben Doolin, a resident of this county.
Their grandfather, Joshua Botts, was a son of Thomas Botts, one of the early settlers in the county. The grandfather ((Joshua Botts)) was brought to this part of the state as a child and passed the remainder of his life here. He ((Joshua Botts)) followed in his father’s course and cleared a farm on which he lived until his death. He married Elizabeth Harvey, who is still living and has her home in Meadville. They were the parents of four sons and four daughters.
Frederick L. Botts married on 1 Dec 1907, Lulu Stephenson, a daughter of Thomas J. and Julia (Thorne) Stephenson. Her father, Thomas J. Stephenson, came to this county after the Civil War and remained here until his death in 1910.
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--From Linn County Cemetery Records, Volumes 1-3. Part of the materials done for the Botts Family research commissioned by Lucille Botts Smith and later obtained by Gloria Botts Leeper. Gloria Leeper has the original copy provided by the researcher, Bill Leeper II also has a copy (FILED -- BOTTS, John H.):
BOTTS: Fred L., 1886-1948
--From a typed sheet documenting the decendents of Joshua BOTTS. Part of the materials done for the Botts Family research commissioned by Lucille Botts Smith and later obtained by Gloria Botts Leeper. Gloria Leeper has the original copy provided by the researcher, Bill Leeper II also has a copy (FILED -- BOTTS, Joshua, 1746):
Lulu STEPHENSON, m. Frederick Louis BOTTS, 1 Dec 1907.
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--MISSOURI HISTORY, History of Linn County (1912) , page 610-611. Part of the materials done for the Botts Family research commissioned by Lucille Botts Smith and later obtained by Gloria Botts Leeper. Gloria Leeper has the original copy provided by the researcher, Bill Leeper II also has a copy (FILED -- BOTTS, Frederick L.):
The following are excerpts with pertinent information for Lulu STEPHENSON, the full transcript is in Frederick L. BOTTS’ notes:
... Frederick L. BOTTS married on 1 Dec 1907, Lulu STEPHENSON, a daughter of Thomas J. and Julia (Thorne) STEPHENSON. Her father, Thomas J. STEPHENSON, came to this county after the Civil War and remained here until his death in 1910.
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--From Linn County Cemetery Records, Volumes 1-3. Part of the materials done for the Botts Family research commissioned by Lucille Botts Smith and later obtained by Gloria Botts Leeper. Gloria Leeper has the original copy provided by the researcher, Bill Leeper II also has a copy (FILED -- BOTTS, John H.):
BOTTS: Lulu F., b. 1886
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--Family Bible Record of Lela Alberta Botts. The New Teastament Of Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ, Translated Out Of The Original Greek And With The Former Translated Diligently Compared And Revised. By His Majesty’s Special Command., (Oxford: The University Press); photocopies of original title pages in the possessions of Bill & Gloria Leeper and Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED-BOTTS, Lela Alberta):O.K. Botts, born Dec. 6, 1866, Meadville, Lynn Co., Mo., died Oct.15, 1938.
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--From a typed sheet documenting the decendents of Joshua BOTTS. Part of the materials done for the Botts Family research commissioned by Lucille Botts Smith and later obtained by Gloria Botts Leeper. Gloria Leeper has the original copy provided by the researcher, Bill Leeper II also has a copy (FILED -- BOTTS, Joshua, 1746):
O.K. (Ocha) BOTTS, son of Joshua BOTTS and Elizabeth Jane HARVEY, b. 6 Dec 1866; d. Oct 1938.
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--From a synopsis of JOSHUA BOTTS. Part of the materials done for the Botts Family research commissioned by Lucille Botts Smith and later obtained by Gloria Botts Leeper. Gloria Leeper has the original copy provided by the researcher, Bill Leeper II also has a copy (FILED -- BOTTS, Joshua.):
Joshua and Elizabeth’s eleven children were: Elijah H. (1846-1864); Andrew J. (1849-1929); Martha B. Tharp (1851-1930); Jane B. Preston (1835-1921); John W. (1855-?); Wm. Leonard (1857-1938); J.R.S. (Doc) (1859-1917); Dora (1863-1930); O.K. (1866-1938); Seldon Joshua (1869-1926); and Theodosia.
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1870 U.S. Census, Schedule 1., Inhabitants in Parson Creek Township, in the County of Linn, State of Missouri; Sheet 14, family 105, dwelling 105, lines 10-19; photocopies of original census page in the possessions of Bill & Gloria Leeper and Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED BOTTS, Joshua):
General Information: Enumerated by me on the 27th day of August, 1870.
Post Office: Bottsville - R.S. Boyle, Ass’t MarshalBotts, Oliver, 4 years old, Male, White, Place of Birth: Missouri.
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1880 U.S. Census, Schedule No. 1, Inhabitants in Parson Creek Township, in the County of Linn, State of Missouri,, enumerated by me on the 21st day of June, 1880; page 36, lines 10 - 18, Microfilm Roll Unknown. Dwelling No. 294; Family No. 294. Part of the materials done for the Botts Family research commissioned by Lucille Botts Smith and later obtained by Gloria Botts Leeper. Gloria Leeper has the original copy provided by the researcher, Bill Leeper II also has a copy (FILED -- BOTTS, William Leonard):
Leonard BOTTS, Age: 23, Male, White, Occupation: Farmer, Place of Birth: MO, Place of Father’s Birth: KY, Place of Mother’s Birth: MO.
Meda BOTTS, Age: 21, Female, White, Occupation: Keeping House, Place of Birth: MO, Place of Father’s Birth: TN, Place of Mother’s Birth: MO.
Elizabeth BOTTS ((Leonard’s mother)), Age: 50, Female, White, Place of Birth: ((unreadable)), Place of Father’s Birth: KY, Place of Mother’s Birth: KY.
Jennie BOTTS, Age: 27, Female, White, Place of Birth: MO, Place of Father’s Birth: KY, Place of Mother’s Birth: MO.
James R. BOTTS, Age: 21, Male, White, Place of Birth: MO, Place of Father’s Birth: KY, Place of Mother’s Birth: MO.
Eldora BOTTS, Age: 17, Female, White, Place of Birth: MO, Place of Father’s Birth: KY, Place of Mother’s Birth: MO.
Ocha BOTTS, Age: 13, Male, White, Place of Birth: MO, Place of Father’s Birth: KY, Place of Mother’s Birth: MO.
Seldon BOTTS, Age: 11, Male, White, Place of Birth: MO, Place of Father’s Birth: KY, Place of Mother’s Birth: MO.
Theodsa BOTTS, Age: 8, Female, White, Place of Birth: MO, Place of Father’s Birth: KY, Place of Mother’s Birth: MO.-=-=-=-=-=
--1910 U.S. Census, Kiowa Co., Oklahoma; Sheet 3 B, family 53, dwelling 50, lines 51-55; photocopies of original census page in the possessions of Bill & Gloria Leeper and Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED BOTTS, O.K., Oakland):
General Information: Mountain View Township; Enumerated by me on the 18th day of April, 1910. David J. Van Kirk, Enumerator 8554. Supervisor’s District No. 5; Enumeration District No. 178. Indication of Street: Rainy Mt. Avenue
‘Bobbs’, Oakland K; Head of Household, Male, White, 43 years old, Married, 16 years in present marriage, Place of Birth: Missouri, Father’s Place of Birth: Tennessee, Mother’s Place of Birth: Missouri, Manager of a Lumber Yard, Not out of Work in 1910, was able to read and write.
‘Bobbs’, Lillian, Wife, Female, White, 37 years old, Married, 16 years in present marriage, Mother of 4 children, 3 now living, Place of Birth: Missouri, Father’s Place of Birth: Missouri, Mother’s Place of Birth: Missouri, was able to read and write.
‘Bobbs’, ‘Leela’ A., Daughter, Female, White, 11 years old, Single, Place of Birth: Missouri, Father’s Place of Birth: Missouri, Mother’s Place of Birth: Missouri, was able to read and write, attended school after September 1909.
‘Bobbs’, ‘Leucile’ E., Daughter, Female, White, 8 years old, Single, Place of Birth: Missouri, Father’s Place of Birth: Missouri, Mother’s Place of Birth: Missouri, attended school after September 1909.
‘Bobbs’, Earl P., Son, Male, White, 6 years old, Single, Place of Birth: Oklahoma, Father’s Place of Birth: Missouri, Mother’s Place of Birth: Missouri, attended school after September 1909.
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Death Certificate for O.K. Botts, Oct. 15, 1938, State Department of Health, State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73152. Certified Copy dated May 26, 1983 in possession of Bill & Gloria Leeper, additional copy in possession of Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED BOTTS, O.K., Oakland):
Registration Dist. No.: 09250; Primary Dist. No.: 0901 Register No.: 152
1. Place of Death: 1117 So. Macomb., El Reno, Canadian Co.; Oklahoma
2. Full Name of Decedent: O.K. Botts ((after the initials were written the letters were added to the O to make Oakland))
3. Sex: Male
4. Color or Race: White
5. Widower
6. Date of Birth: 12-6-1866
7. Age: 71 yrs. 9 mos. 9 days
8. Trade or Profession: Owner of Canadian Lumber Co.
9. Industry or Business: ((left blank))
10. Date deceased last worked: ((left blank))
11. Total time spent in this occupation: ((left blank))
12. Birth Place: Missouri
13. Name of Father: Joshua Botts
14. Birthplace of Father: Tenn.
15. Maiden Name of Mother: Elizabeth Harvey
16. Birth Place of Mother: Missouri
17. Informant: Earl Botts, El Reno, OK
18. Burial: El Reno Cem., Date: 10-17-1938
19. Undertaker: Tho. Benson, El Reno, Okla.
15. Filed: 10/15/1938; Terra Sue Roberson, Registrar
21. Date of Death: 10-15-1938
22. I herby certify that I attended deceased, from 7/1/38 to 10/15/1938. I last saw him alive on 10/15/1938, death is said to have occurred on the date stated above at 11:30 p.m. The principal cause of death and related causes of importance were as follows: Angina Pectoris ((sp?)), date of onset: 1936; other contributory causes of importance: Arterosclerosis ((sp?)), date of onset: 1933. Was there an autopsy?: No.
24. Was disease or injury in any way related to occupation of deceased? No. Signed: J. Phelps M.D., El Reno, Okla.
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Excerpts from a newspaper article in the CHICKASHA DAILY EXPRESS, Chickasha, Oklahoma, Saturday, June 19, 1926. The original (in it’s entirety) is in the possession of Bill & Gloria Leeper, a copy is also with Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED BOTTS, Lucille Elizabeth):PRETTY HOME WEDDING
One of the prettiest occasions of the season was the wedding of Miss Lucille Botts... ...in the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.K. Botts, 1210 Chickasha Avenue.
...The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, came next, on his arm. She was beautiful in a gown of rose-sand georgette...
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Excerpts from a newspaper clipping ((no indication of the date (death date is 1931) or the name of the paper)). Original is in the possession of Bill & Gloria Leeper, a copy is also with Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED -- GARDNER, Lillian):
BOTTS FUNERAL IS SET TUESDAY -- WIFE OF LOCAL LUMBERMAN PASSES SUNDAY; FAMILY PIONEER RESIDENTS HERE
... Mrs. Botts was born in Greenfield, Missouri, September 18, 1871, and was married to Mr. Botts, July 18,1894. Mr. and Mrs. Botts came to Oklahoma more than 30 years ago; lived at Carnegie before coming to Chickasha. They made their home here for the past 13 years. Mr. Botts is secretary-treasurer of the Stephenson-Browne Lumber company and manager of the local yard.
... Mr. Botts has been an active deacon in the First Baptist church since coming to Chickasha and Mrs. Botts had been a faithful church worker. She was much devoted to her church and christian activities, Rev. Bruner said today.
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From a newspaper clipping, name of newspaper has partially been cut off -- " _______" ((OKLA.)) DAILY TRIBUNE, date is asumed to be 17 Oct 1938, the day of the burial. Original newspaper clipping is in the possession of Bill & Gloria Botts, copy also with Bill Leeper, II, ((FILED - BOTTS, O.K.)):
RITES FOR BOTTS ARE HELD TODAY -- HEART ATTACK IS FATAL TO LOCAL RESIDENT
Funeral services for O.K. Botts, El Reno resident who died late Saturday night at his home, 1117 South Macomb Avenue, were to be conducted at 3 p.m. today from the First Baptist church.
Rev. J.W. Hodges, pastor, was to officiate, and burial was to be made at El Reno cemetery under the direction of Benson funeral home.
Mr. Botts, 71 years of age, had lived in El Reno three years. He died from a heart attack.
Before coming to El Reno he lived 20 years in Chickasha. At both places he was engaged actively in the lumber business.
Survivors include a son Earl K. ((should be a P.)) Botts of El Reno; and two daughters, Mrs. George E. Mitchell of Dallas, Tex., and Mrs. Alvin H. Smith of Drumright.
He also is survived by a sister, Mrs. Theodosia Barnes of Tyler, Tex.; and two brothers, John and Leonard Botts, both of Meadville, Mo.
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Various Letters written in October of 1938 to Earl Botts expressing sympathy for the death of his father, O.K. Botts. Original letters are in the possession of Bill & Gloria Botts, copies also with Bill Leeper, II, ((FILED - BOTTS, O.K.)).
--Family Bible Record of Lela Alberta Botts. The New Teastament Of Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ, Translated Out Of The Original Greek And With The Former Translated Diligently Compared And Revised. By His Majesty’s Special Command., (Oxford: The University Press); photocopies of original title pages in the possessions of Bill & Gloria Leeper and Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED-BOTTS, Lela Alberta):
Lillie BOTTS, born 18 Sep 1871 in Greenfield, Dade, MO; m. 18 Jun 1894; d. 20 Dec 1931.
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--1910 U.S. Census, Kiowa Co., Oklahoma; Sheet 3 B, family 53, dwelling 50, lines 51-55; photocopies of original census page in the possessions of Bill & Gloria Leeper and Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED BOTTS, O.K., Oakland):
General Information: Mountain View Township; Enumerated by me on the 18th day of April, 1910. David J. Van Kirk, Enumerator 8554. Supervisor’s District No. 5; Enumeration District No. 178. Indication of Street: Rainy Mt. Avenue
‘Bobbs’, Lillian, Wife, Female, White, 37 years old, Married, 16 years in present marriage, Mother of 4 children, 3 now living, Place of Birth: Missouri, Father’s Place of Birth: Missouri, Mother’s Place of Birth: Missouri, was able to read and write.
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--Death Certificate for Mrs. Lillian Botts, 20 Dec 1931, State Department of Health, State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73152. Certified Copy dated 26 May 1983 in possession of Bill & Gloria Leeper, additional copy in possession of Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED GARDNER, Lillian):
Registration Dist. No.: 26250; Primary Dist. No.: 2625, Register No.: 250587
1. Place of Death: 1210 Chickasha Ave., Chickasha, Grady Co.; Oklahoma
2. Full Name of Decedent: Mrs. Lillian Botts
3. Sex: Fem
4. Color or Race: White
5. Married
6. Date of Birth: September 18, 1871
7. Age: 60 yrs. 3 mos. 2 days
8. Occupation: ((Not indicated))
9. Birth Place: MO
10. Name of Father: James Gardner
11. Birthplace of Father: don’t know
12. Maiden Name of Mother: don’t know
13. Birth Place of Mother: don’t know
14. The above is true to the best of my knowledge. Informant: O.K. Botts, Chickasha, OK
15. Filed: Jan 5, 1932; Viola Dryden, Registrar
16. Date of Death: Dec. 20, 1931
17. I herby certify that I attended deceased, from Dec. 1, 1931 to Dec. 20, 1931, that I saw her alive on Dec. 19th and that the death occurred on the date stated above at 2 a.m. The cause of death, was as follows: Angina Pectoris ((sp?)) & Nephritis ((sp?)). Signed: Wm Le Ray Binnell((sp?)) Dec. 23, 1931.
18. Length of Hospital or Institution Residence: ((left blank))
19. Place of Burial or Removal: Rose Hill. Buried: 12/22/1931.
20. Undertaker: W.P. Brown, Chickasha
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From a newspaper clipping ((no indication of the date (death date is 1931) or the name of the paper)). Original is in the possession of Bill & Gloria Leeper, a copy is also with Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED -- GARDNER, Lillian):BOTTS FUNERAL IS SET TUESDAY -- WIFE OF LOCAL LUMBERMAN PASSES SUNDAY;
FAMILY PIONEER RESIDENTS HEREMrs. Lillian Botts, age 60, wife of O.K. Botts, died at their home, 1210 Chickasha Avenue,
Sunday morning at 3 o’clock. Funeral services will be conducted by Mrs. Bott’s pastor,
Rev. J.W. Bruner, at the First Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.Mrs. Botts was born in Greenfield, Missouri, September 18, 1871, and was married to
Mr. Botts, July 18,1894. Mr. and Mrs. Botts came to Oklahoma more than 30 years ago;
lived at Carnegie before coming to Chickasha. They made their home here for the past 13
years. Mr. Botts is secretary-treasurer of the Stephenson-Browne Lumber company and
manager of the local yard.Mrs. Botts is survived by her husband and three children, Mrs. George E. Mitchell of Waco,
Texas; Mrs. Alvin H. Smith of Tulsa; and Earl Botts of El Reno; one sister, Mrs. Addie
Swinney of San Antonio, Texas. The children are all here for the funeral service.
Mrs. Swinney will be present.Mr. Botts has been an active deacon in the First Baptist church since coming to Chickasha
and Mrs. Botts had been a faithful church worker. She was much devoted to her church and
christian activities, Rev. Bruner said today.The active pall bearers for the funeral Tuesday will be Dr. M.A. Nash, J. Carmichael, J.W.
Wilson, F.M. Luginbyhl, T.H. Bennett, and R.L. Wallace. Honorary pall bearers will be W.A.
Clarkson, R.A. Baldry, L. Warford, W.M. Ingram, A.C. Lacy and J.H. Potts.
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--Family Bible Record of Lela Alberta Botts. The New Teastament Of Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ, Translated Out Of The Original Greek And With The Former Translated Diligently Compared And Revised. By His Majesty’s Special Command., (Oxford: The University Press); photocopies of original title pages in the possessions of Bill & Gloria Leeper and Bill Leeper, II:Eugene James Botts, born Dec. 24, 1903, Lone Wolf, OK., died ((month hard to make out, looks like June)) June 29, 1904.
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--From Linn County Cemetery Records, Volumes 1-3. Part of the materials done for the Botts Family research commissioned by Lucille Botts Smith and later obtained by Gloria Botts Leeper. Gloria Leeper has the original copy provided by the researcher, Bill Leeper II also has a copy (FILED -- BOTTS, John H.):
BOTTS: Eugene James, son of O.K. & Lillian, 1903 - 1904.
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--Excerpt from a letter written to O.K. BOTTS on 6 Sep 1913 from F.L. Smiley, Undertaker, Smiley Brothers Hardware, Implements, Furniture and Undertaking. Original in the possession of Bill & Gloria Leeper, copy also with Bill Leeper, II (Filed -- BOTTS, O.K.):
...[I] will give you the data I have on the funeral ((Eugene James Botts)):
Son of O.K. Botts and Wife, six months old.
Died June 29 1904
Buried July 1st 1904.
Funeral Services by Rev. Johnson and attending physician Dr. Lowry of Meadville, MO.
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--From a letter written to O.K. BOTTS on 14 Sep 1935 from E.E. Arnold, F.E Arnold Monument Co., El Reno, Oklahoma. Original in the possession of Bill & Gloria Leeper, copy also with Bill Leeper, II (Filed -- BOTTS, O.K.):
Mr. O.K. Botts,
I wish to acknowledge your order for one Hickey Marker given to the writer on September 7 for the sum of $42.50 with the following inscription;
EUGENE JAMES
Son of O.K. and Lillian
BOTTS
1903 1904This marker is to be delivered to the depot at Meadville, Missouri as soon as possible.
You will look over carefully the above inscription and return to us with your ok or correction and we will proceed at once with this work.
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--From the information distributed during Alvin H. Smith’s Memorial Service. Original is in the possession of Bill & Gloria Leeper, a copy is also with Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED BOTTS, Lucille Elizabeth):In Memory of Alvin H. SMITH; b. 4 Mar 1898; d. 19 Nov 1966. Services from First Baptist Church, 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, 22 Nov 1966. Clergyman Officiating, Dr. Charles W. SULLIVAN. Final Resting Place, El Reno Cemetery. Funeral Conducted by, Brown Funeral Home.
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--Perpetual Care Fund Certificate giving location of Burial Plot, dated 30 May 1974, No. 450, Original is in the possession of Bill & Gloria Leeper, a copy is also with Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED BOTTS, Lucille Elizabeth):
This certifies that Lucille Smith has deposited with the Trustee of the PERPETUAL CARE FUND of the Cemetery of the City of El Reno, Oklahoma, the sum of Four hundred and no/100 dollars.
In consideration of the deposit of the above amount the Trustee agrees that he, and his successors in office, will invest the same as provided by law and will turn over to the Cemetery Board of the City of El Reno or its successors, the income derived from such investment to be used for the Perpetual Care of All of Lot 69, Block 20, First Addition of the Cemetery of the City of El Reno. Dated at El Reno, Oklahoma, this 30 day of May a.d. 1974.
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--The following information was obtained from the Family Tree Maker CD - Social Security Death Benefits Records: US, 1937-1993, Volume #1 A-L; 1995 Brderbund Software Inc.:
Alvin SMITH, b. 4 Mar 1898; d. Nov 1966; SS# 456-01-5497 State of Issue: TX; State of Residence at Death: OK; Zip of Last Known Residence: 73018.
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PRETTY HOME WEDDING
One of the prettiest occasions of the season was the wedding of Miss Lucille Botts, of this city and Mr. Alvin Smith, of Oklahoma City, which was solemnized at high noon on Wednesday, June 15, ((correct date is June 16)) in the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.K. Botts, 1210 Chickasha Avenue.
... Mr. G.O. Pittman of Cement served as best man.
...The bridegroom is a sales-supervisor for the Magnolia Oil Company, and has made his home in Oklahoma City. They will be at home in Tulsa, Okla., after July 15.
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--From a letter written by Bill Leeper Sr. to Alvin and Lucille SMITH, as if his baby son had written it. Original FILED - LEEPER, II, William James:
Dear Aunt Lucille and Uncle Alvin,
How are you? I am fine. I borrowed Grandmother's stationary to drop you a note. I certainly enjoyed staying at your home. Most of all though I enjoyed the long rocking you gave me until 10:00 p.m. That was the best time I've had in a long time! And the ride Uncle Alvin gave me was so thrilling!!!
Mother told me that if you hadn't kept me, we would have never completed moving. She certainly did appreciate your taking care of me. I do hope I didn't wear you out because I want to come see you again real soon.
I'm enclosing the pictures promised to you so long ago. Thank you again for the lovely time I had at your home.
Love, Billy
PS - In case you are wondering how I got so smart, I inherited it from my father.
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--From a newspaper clipping ((no indication of the date or the name of the paper)). Original is in the possession of Bill & Gloria Leeper, a copy is also with Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED SMITH, Alvin Harvey):
FUNERAL FOR ALVIN SMITH SET TUESDAY
Funeral services for Alvin H. Smith, 68, of 1028 South 17th, will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday in the First Baptist Church, with Dr. Charles Sullivan, pastor, officiating.
Smith died Saturday at Grady Memorial Hospital. He was born March 4, 1898 at Guthrie. He was married to the former Miss Luccille Botts on June 16, 1926 in Chickasha. He came to settle in Chickasha in 1946 from Drumright where he had been associated with the Magnolia Oil Company for 37 years. Since 1946 he was co-owner of the Botts-Hulme-Smith Concrete Co. now called the Chickasha Transit Mix Concrete Co.
Smith was past-president of the Drumright Rotary Club and a member of the Chickasha Rotary Club. He was a member of the Consistory India Temple and the American Legion. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife,Lucille, of the home, one brother, L.E. Smith, one sister, Mrs. Lyla Jameson, both of Shreveport, La.
Internment will be in El Reno Cemetery under the direction of the Brown’s Funeral Home, Chickasha.
The casket will not be open at the church but will lie in state at Brown’s Funeral Home until time of services. There will be a reserve section at the church for members of the Rotary Club and Sunday School Class.
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--From a newspaper clipping, (("El Reno Paper" is handwritten notation on the clipping)), Monday, November 21, 1966. Original is in the possession of Bill & Gloria Leeper, a copy is also with Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED SMITH, Alvin Harvey):
SERVICES SCHEDULED FOR ALVIN SMITH
Funeral services for Alvin H. Smith, Chickasha, who died there Saturday, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Chickasha with burial in El Reno cemetery.
Survivors are his wife, Lucille, of the home; a brother and a sister, L.E., and Mrs. Lila Jameson, both of Shreveport, La.
Mr. Smith, 68, was a member of the Rotary club, Masonic lodge, Guthrie Consistory, India Temple of the Shrine and Baptist church.
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--From a newspaper clipping ((no indication of the date or the name of the paper)). Original is in the possession of Bill & Gloria Leeper, a copy is also with Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED SMITH, Alvin Harvey):
ALVIN H. SMITHFuneral services for Alvin H. Smith, 68, 1028 South 17th, who died Saturday in Grady Memorial Hospital, were held at 10 a.m. today in the First Baptist Church with Dr. Charles Sullivan officiating.
Music was provided by Bill Elkins, soloist, accompanied by Miss Edith Ann Smith at the organ.
Pallbearers were M.B. Burrus, J.O. Wood, Paul Miller, Earl Rostramel, N.N. Evans and Bill Gosnell.
Internment was in El Reno Cemetery under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Home, Chickasha.
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--Family Bible Record of Lela Alberta Botts. The New Teastament Of Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ, Translated Out Of The Original Greek And With The Former Translated Diligently Compared And Revised. By His Majesty’s Special Command., (Oxford: The University Press); photocopies of original title pages in the possessions of Bill & Gloria Leeper and Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED-BOTTS, Lela Alberta):Lucille Elizabeth Botts, born April 26th, 1901; McFall, Mo. married June 16, 1926.
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--From a typed sheet documenting the decendents of Joshua BOTTS. Part of the materials done for the Botts Family research commissioned by Lucille Botts Smith and later obtained by Gloria Botts Leeper. Gloria Leeper has the original copy provided by the researcher, Bill Leeper II also has a copy (FILED -- BOTTS, Joshua, 1746):
Lucille BOTTS, daughter of O.K. BOTTS, m. (Firstname?) SMITH.
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--Delayed or Special Certificate of Birth for Lucille Elizabeth Botts, April 26, 1901, File No. 359620, The Division of Health of Missouri, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Jefferson City, Missouri. Copies of a ‘Certified Copy’ are in the possessions of Bill & Gloria Leeper and Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED BOTTS, Lucille Elizabeth):
Full Name at Birth: Lucille Elizabeth Botts
Date of Birth: 4-26-1901
Color or Race: White
Sex: Female
Birthplace: McFall, Gentry Co., Missouri.
Father: Full Name: O.K. Botts; Birth Place: Linn, Mo.
Mother: Full Name: Lillian Gardner; Birth Place: Dade Co., Mo.Abstract of Supporting Evidence:
1. Family Bible Records
2. Marriage Record, Grady Co., Oklahoma dated June 16, 1926.
3. Affidavit by Theodosia Barnes, Aunt; dated April 2, 1952-=-=-=-=-=
--1910 U.S. Census, Kiowa Co., Oklahoma; Sheet 3 B, family 53, dwelling 50, lines 51-55; photocopies of original census page in the possessions of Bill & Gloria Leeper and Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED BOTTS, O.K., Oakland):
General Information: Mountain View Township; Enumerated by me on the 18th day of April, 1910. David J. Van Kirk, Enumerator 8554. Supervisor’s District No. 5; Enumeration District No. 178. Indication of Street: Rainy Mt. Avenue
‘Bobbs’, ‘Leucile’ E., Daughter, Female, White, 8 years old, Single, Place of Birth: Missouri, Father’s Place of Birth: Missouri, Mother’s Place of Birth: Missouri, attended school after September 1909.
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--From Marriage Licence of Alvin H. Smith and Lucille Botts, recorded in Book 12, page 622 in Grady County, State of Oklahoma. Original is in the possession of Bill & Gloria Leeper, a copy is also with Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED BOTTS, Lucille Elizabeth):
Marriage License, State of Oklahoma, County of Grady, In the County Court: To any person authorized to perform and solemnize the marriage ceremony, Greetings; You are herby authorized to join in Marriage:
Mr. Alvin H. Smith of Oklahoma City, County of Grady, State of Oklahoma, aged 28 years, and Miss Lucille Botts of Chickasha, County of Grady, State of Oklahoma, aged 24 years and of this license you will make due return to my office within thirty days from this date. WITNESS my hand and official seal, at Chickasha, in said County, this 16th day of June, A.D., 1926. E.G. Reynolds, County Clerk. Recorded this 16th day of June, 1926. E.G. Reynolds, County Clerk.
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--Information from Original Social Security Card for Lucille B. Smith. Original is in the possession of Bill & Gloria Leeper, a copy is also with Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED BOTTS, Lucille Elizabeth):
Social Security Account Number: 444-44-3124; Lucille B. Smith, 1028 S. 17th, Chickasha, Okla.
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--From Certificate of Death for Lucille Botts Smith, State of Oklahoma, Department of Health. Original is in the possession of Bill & Gloria Leeper, copies are also with Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED BOTTS, Lucille Elizabeth):
Local Registrar’s File No.: 5464
Deceased Name: Lucille Botts Smith
Date of Death: 02-09-1994 (m-d-y)
Sex: Female
Race: White
Age: 92
Date of Birth: 04-26-1901
County of Death: Grady
City of Death: Chickasha
Hospital: Grady Memorial Hospital
State of Birth: Missouri
Father name: O.K. Botts
Mother name: Lillian Gardner.
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PRETTY HOME WEDDING
One of the prettiest occasions of the season was the wedding of Miss Lucille Botts, of this city and Mr. Alvin Smith, of Oklahoma City, which was solemnized at high noon on Wednesday, June 15, ((correct date is June 16)) in the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.K. Botts, 1210 Chickasha Avenue.
The ceremony took place in front of a trellised arch, twined with lacy fern, larkspur and daisies. Festoons of smilax connected the arch with the mantle from which arose baskets of bride’s roses and smilax.
Tall baskets of white garden flowers were placed at the base of graceful torchiers, triple-lighted, which stood at each side of the trellis.
Before the appearance of the bridal party, Mrs. Vernon Snell, of Oklahoma City, sang, "Oh, Promise Me." She was accompanied by Mrs. George Mitchell, of Waco, Texas, the sister of the bride. Mrs. Snell wore white, with a corsage of orchid and shell pink. The wedding march of Mendelssohn was played by Mrs. Mitchell.
Preceding the bride, came Miss Willie Faye Corbin, Of Chickasha, who wore a gown of blonde-colored georgette, skirted with three scalloped bands and with harmonizing bolero, embroidered in green. Miss Corbin’s hat was of blonde and green ribbon on the same colored straw. She wore a corsage of sweet peas and valley lilies.
The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, came next, on his arm. She was beautiful in a gown of rose-sand georgette, combined with delicate lace of the same color. Inserts of the tiny, pleated georgette were seen in the sleeves and the skirt while bands of the double georgette, from the neck to the hem, were bound only at the waist by a narrow belt. Accessories harmonizing with her gown included shoes of nude parchment-color, piped in dark brown and a large hat of pale pink meline. A handsome shower bouquet of sweetheart roses and lilies of the valley, completed her costume.
Mr. G.O. Pittman of Cement served as best man. The ceremony was read by the Rev. J.W. Bruner of the First Baptist church of Chickasha. At its conclusion an elaborate breakfast was served to the bridal party and guests. Sweet peas and valley lilies made the long table attractive, while the centerpiece was a beautiful wedding cake, which the bride cut for her guests as the ice course was served. Tiny brides marked the place of each guest.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith left immediately for points in Colorado, the bride wearing an attractive beige traveling costume, with a beige and flame-colored hat.
Mrs. Smith is a very popular and attractive young woman, who was graduated from the Oklahoma College for Women, where she is a member of the Em Hi social club. She is also a member of the 22nd Ltd. Club and claims a huge circle of friends who wish her happiness.
The bridegroom is a sales-supervisor for the Magnolia Oil Company, and has made his home in Oklahoma City. They will be at home in Tulsa, Okla., after July 15.
Guests at the wedding and breakfast, other than members of the bridal party were Mrs. J.E. Smith, mother of the Groom, and his sister, Miss Lila Smith, both of Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. Jed Johnson, of Anadarko, Miss Claribel Buford, and Mr. Earl Botts, of Chickasha.
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--From a letter written by Bill Leeper Sr. to Alvin and Lucille SMITH, as if his baby son had written it. Original FILED - LEEPER, II, William James:
Dear Aunt Lucille and Uncle Alvin,
How are you? I am fine. I borrowed Grandmother's stationary to drop you a note. I certainly enjoyed staying at your home. Most of all though I enjoyed the long rocking you gave me until 10:00 p.m. That was the best time I've had in a long time! And the ride Uncle Alvin gave me was so thrilling!!!
Mother told me that if you hadn't kept me, we would have never completed moving. She certainly did appreciate your taking care of me. I do hope I didn't wear you out because I want to come see you again real soon.
I'm enclosing the pictures promised to you so long ago. Thank you again for the lovely time I had at your home.
Love, Billy
PS - In case you are wondering how I got so smart, I inherited it from my father.
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--Excerpts from a newspaper clipping ((no indication of the date (death date is 1931) or the name of the paper)). Original is in the possession of Bill & Gloria Leeper, a copy is also with Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED -- GARDNER, Lillian):
BOTTS FUNERAL IS SET TUESDAY -- WIFE OF LOCAL LUMBERMAN PASSES SUNDAY; FAMILY PIONEER RESIDENTS HERE
...Mrs. Botts is survived by her husband ((O.K. Botts)) and three children, Mrs. George E. Mitchell of Waco, Texas; Mrs. Alvin H. Smith of Tulsa; and Earl Botts of El Reno; one sister, Mrs. Addie Swinney of San Antonio, Texas. The children are all here for the funeral service. Mrs. Swinney will be present.
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--Excerpts from a newspaper clipping, name of newspaper has partially been cut off -- " _______" OKLA.) DAILY TRIBUNE, date is asumed to be 17 Oct 1938, the day of the burial. The original ((in it’s entirety)) is in the possession of Bill & Gloria Botts, copy also with Bill Leeper, II, ((FILED - BOTTS, O.K.)):RITES FOR BOTTS ARE HELD TODAY -- HEART ATTACK IS FATAL TO LOCAL RESIDENT
Funeral services for O.K. Botts, El Reno resident who died late Saturday night at his home, 1117 South Macomb Avenue, were to be conducted at 3 p.m. today from the First Baptist church.
...Survivors include a son Earl K. ((should be a P.)) Botts of El Reno; and two daughters, Mrs. George E. Mitchell of Dallas, Tex., and Mrs. Alvin H. Smith of Drumright.
He also is survived by a sister, Mrs. Theodosia Barnes of Tyler, Tex.; and two brothers, John and Leonard Botts, both of Meadville, Mo.
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--From a newspaper clipping, ((assumption is Chickasha’s Newspaper)) page 12; the following information was also included in information distributed at Lucille Botts Smith’s Memorial Service. Originals are in the possession of Bill & Gloria Leeper, a copy is also with Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED BOTTS, Lucille Elizabeth):
LUCILLE BOTTS SMITH
She was born the daughter of Lillian Gardner Botts and O.K. Botts on April 26, 1901, at McFall, Missouri. Lucille died Wednesday, February 9, 1994, in Chickasha at the age of ninty two and nine months.
As a child her family moved to Carnegie, Oklahoma, where she graduated from Carnegie High School. In 1919, she moved to Chickasha attending and graduating from the University of Science of Arts of Oklahoma. After graduating from college, she taught school around the state and in Chickasha.
On June 16, 1926, Lucille Botts married Alvin H. Smith in Chickasha. He preceded her in death on November 19, 1966. Mr. Smith was a partner in the Chickasha Transit Mix Company.
She is a long standing member of the First Baptist Church and Bible Study Group. Lucille became a member of the P.E.O. in 1939. She was currently a member of the Chapter CR. She was also a member of the DAR, a Rotary Ann, the Fortnighters Club, and several different bridge groups.
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one sister. Her husband, Alvin, preceded her death on November 19, 1966.
Survivors include a niece, Gloria Botts Leeper of Littleton, Colorado; cousin, Betty Kinney of Oklahoma City; five grand nieces and nephews; six grand grand nieces and nephews.
Internment will be in the El Reno Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Binyon Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the USAO Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 8234, Chickasha, OK 73023.
In Memory of LUCILLE SMITH, born, April 26, 1901; died, February 9, 1994. Services, Brown-Binyon Chapel, 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 1994. Officiating, Rev. Mart Hardin. Place of Internment, El Reno Cemetery, El Reno, Oklahoma.-=-=-=-=-=
--Perpetual Care Fund Certificate giving location of Burial Plot, dated 30 May 1974, No. 450, Original is in the possession of Bill & Gloria Leeper, copies are also with Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED BOTTS, Lucille Elizabeth):
This certifies that Lucille Smith has deposited with the Trustee of the PERPETUAL CARE FUND of the Cemetery of the City of El Reno, Oklahoma, the sum of Four hundred and no/100 dollars.
In consideration of the deposit of the above amount the Trustee agrees that he, and his successors in office, will invest the same as provided by law and will turn over to the Cemetery Board of the City of El Reno or its successors, the income derived from such investment to be used for the Perpetual Care of All of Lot 69, Block 20, First Addition of the Cemetery of the City of El Reno. Dated at El Reno, Oklahoma, this 30 day of May a.d. 1974.
--From a typed sheet documenting the decendents of Joshua BOTTS. Part of the materials done for the Botts Family research commissioned by Lucille Botts Smith and later obtained by Gloria Botts Leeper. Gloria Leeper has the original copy provided by the researcher, Bill Leeper II also has a copy (FILED -- BOTTS, Joshua, 1746):
(Firstname?) Barnes, m. Theodosia E. BOTTS.
Theodosia Elizabeth (Docia) Botts
--From a typed sheet documenting the decendents of Joshua BOTTS. Part of the materials done for the Botts Family research commissioned by Lucille Botts Smith and later obtained by Gloria Botts Leeper. Gloria Leeper has the original copy provided by the researcher, Bill Leeper II also has a copy (FILED -- BOTTS, Joshua, 1746):
Theodosia E. BOTTS, daughter of Joshua BOTTS and Elizabeth Jane HARVEY, b. 1 Jan 1872; m. (Firstname?) Barnes
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--1880 U.S. Census, Schedule No. 1, Inhabitants in Parson Creek Township, in the County of Linn, State of Missouri,, enumerated by me on the 21st day of June, 1880; page 36, lines 10 - 18, Microfilm Roll Unknown. Dwelling No. 294; Family No. 294. Part of the materials done for the Botts Family research commissioned by Lucille Botts Smith and later obtained by Gloria Botts Leeper. Gloria Leeper has the original copy provided by the researcher, Bill Leeper II also has a copy (FILED -- BOTTS, William Leonard):
Leonard BOTTS, Age: 23, Male, White, Occupation: Farmer, Place of Birth: MO, Place of Father’s Birth: KY, Place of Mother’s Birth: MO.
Meda BOTTS, Age: 21, Female, White, Occupation: Keeping House, Place of Birth: MO, Place of Father’s Birth: TN, Place of Mother’s Birth: MO.
Elizabeth BOTTS ((Leonard’s mother)), Age: 50, Female, White, Place of Birth: ((unreadable)), Place of Father’s Birth: KY, Place of Mother’s Birth: KY.
Jennie BOTTS, Age: 27, Female, White, Place of Birth: MO, Place of Father’s Birth: KY, Place of Mother’s Birth: MO.
James R. BOTTS, Age: 21, Male, White, Place of Birth: MO, Place of Father’s Birth: KY, Place of Mother’s Birth: MO.
Eldora BOTTS, Age: 17, Female, White, Place of Birth: MO, Place of Father’s Birth: KY, Place of Mother’s Birth: MO.
Ocha BOTTS, Age: 13, Male, White, Place of Birth: MO, Place of Father’s Birth: KY, Place of Mother’s Birth: MO.
Seldon BOTTS, Age: 11, Male, White, Place of Birth: MO, Place of Father’s Birth: KY, Place of Mother’s Birth: MO.
Theodsa BOTTS, Age: 8, Female, White, Place of Birth: MO, Place of Father’s Birth: KY, Place of Mother’s Birth: MO.
--From a synopsis of JOSHUA BOTTS. Part of the materials done for the Botts Family research commissioned by Lucille Botts Smith and later obtained by Gloria Botts Leeper. Gloria Leeper has the original copy provided by the researcher, Bill Leeper II also has a copy (FILED -- BOTTS, Joshua.):Joshua and Elizabeth’s eleven children were: Elijah H. (1846-1864); Andrew J. (1849-1929); Martha B. Tharp (1851-1930); Jane B. Preston (1835-1921); John W. (1855-?); Wm. Leonard (1857-1938); J.R.S. (Doc) (1859-1917); Dora (1863-1930); O.K. (1866-1938); Seldon Joshua (1869-1926); and Theodosia.
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--Excerpts from a newspaper clipping, name of newspaper has partially been cut off -- " _______" OKLA.) DAILY TRIBUNE, date is asumed to be 17 Oct 1938, the day of the burial. The original ((in it’s entirety)) is in the possession of Bill & Gloria Botts, copy also with Bill Leeper, II, ((FILED - BOTTS, O.K.)):RITES FOR BOTTS ARE HELD TODAY -- HEART ATTACK IS FATAL TO LOCAL RESIDENT
Funeral services for O.K. Botts, El Reno resident who died late Saturday night at his home, 1117 South Macomb Avenue, were to be conducted at 3 p.m. today from the First Baptist church.
...Survivors include a son Earl K. ((should be a P.)) Botts of El Reno; and two daughters, Mrs. George E. Mitchell of Dallas, Tex., and Mrs. Alvin H. Smith of Drumright.
He also is survived by a sister, Mrs. Theodosia Barnes of Tyler, Tex.; and two brothers, John and Leonard Botts, both of Meadville, Mo.
Line in Record @I0028@ (RIN 5799) from GEDCOM file not recognized:
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Line in Record @I0027@ (RIN 5798) from GEDCOM file not recognized:
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--Family Bible Record of Lela Alberta Botts. The New Teastament Of Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ, Translated Out Of The Original Greek And With The Former Translated Diligently Compared And Revised. By His Majesty’s Special Command., (Oxford: The University Press); photocopies of original title pages in the possessions of Bill & Gloria Leeper and Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED-BOTTS, Lela Alberta):Lela Alberta Botts, born June 19th, 1898, Meadville, Lynn Co., Mo. Married June 8, 1920.
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--From a typed sheet documenting the decendents of Joshua BOTTS. Part of the materials done for the Botts Family research commissioned by Lucille Botts Smith and later obtained by Gloria Botts Leeper. Gloria Leeper has the original copy provided by the researcher, Bill Leeper II also has a copy (FILED -- BOTTS, Joshua, 1746):
Lela BOTTS, daughter of O.K. BOTTS.
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--1910 U.S. Census, Kiowa Co., Oklahoma; Sheet 3 B, family 53, dwelling 50, lines 51-55; photocopies of original census page in the possessions of Bill & Gloria Leeper and Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED BOTTS, O.K., Oakland):
General Information: Mountain View Township; Enumerated by me on the 18th day of April, 1910. David J. Van Kirk, Enumerator 8554. Supervisor’s District No. 5; Enumeration District No. 178. Indication of Street: Rainy Mt. Avenue
‘Bobbs’, ‘Leela’ A., Daughter, Female, White, 11 years old, Single, Place of Birth: Missouri, Father’s Place of Birth: Missouri, Mother’s Place of Birth: Missouri, was able to read and write, attended school after September 1909.
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--The following information was obtained from the Family Tree Maker CD - Social Security Death Benefits Records: US, 1937-1993, Volume #1 A-L; 1995 Brderbund Software Inc.:
Lela MITCHELL, b. 19 Jun 1898; d. Mar 1984; SS# 452-17-6862; State of Issue: TX; State of Residence at Death: OK; Zip of Last Known Residence: 73018.
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--Excerpts from a newspaper article in the CHICKASHA DAILY EXPRESS, Chickasha, Oklahoma, Saturday, June 19, 1926. The original (in it’s entirety) is in the possession of Bill & Gloria Leeper, a copy is also with Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED BOTTS, Lucille Elizabeth):
... Before the appearance of the bridal party, Mrs. Vernon Snell, of Oklahoma City, sang, "Oh, Promise Me." She was accompanied by Mrs. George Mitchell, of Waco, Texas, the sister of the bride. Mrs. Snell wore white, with a corsage of orchid and shell pink. The wedding march of Mendelssohn was played by Mrs. Mitchell.
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--Excerpts from a newspaper clipping ((no indication of the date (death date is 1931) or the name of the paper)). Original is in the possession of Bill & Gloria Leeper, a copy is also with Bill Leeper, II (NOTE: FILED -- GARDNER, Lillian):
BOTTS FUNERAL IS SET TUESDAY -- WIFE OF LOCAL LUMBERMAN PASSES SUNDAY; FAMILY PIONEER RESIDENTS HERE
...Mrs. Botts is survived by her husband ((O.K. Botts)) and three children, Mrs. George E. Mitchell of Waco, Texas; Mrs. Alvin H. Smith of Tulsa; and Earl Botts of El Reno; one sister, Mrs. Addie Swinney of San Antonio, Texas. The children are all here for the funeral service. Mrs. Swinney will be present.
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--Excerpts from a newspaper clipping, name of newspaper has partially been cut off -- " _______" OKLA.) DAILY TRIBUNE, date is asumed to be 17 Oct 1938, the day of the burial. The original ((in it’s entirety)) is in the possession of Bill & Gloria Botts, copy also with Bill Leeper, II, ((FILED - BOTTS, O.K.)):
RITES FOR BOTTS ARE HELD TODAY -- HEART ATTACK IS FATAL TO LOCAL RESIDENT
Funeral services for O.K. Botts, El Reno resident who died late Saturday night at his home, 1117 South Macomb Avenue, were to be conducted at 3 p.m. today from the First Baptist church.
...Survivors include a son Earl K. ((should be a P.)) Botts of El Reno; and two daughters, Mrs. George E. Mitchell of Dallas, Tex., and Mrs. Alvin H. Smith of Drumright.
He also is survived by a sister, Mrs. Theodosia Barnes of Tyler, Tex.; and two brothers, John and Leonard Botts, both of Meadville, Mo.