Splawn Family Pictures
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The
following are copies of William M. Splawn and Caroline Clementine (Human)
Splawns bible.
They were living in Wise Co. TX at least by 1880.
Caroline and the last child, Alley May Splawn are buried in the Chico Cem. And
William was reportedly buried near the family home in Wise Co. Texas. The grave
has yet to be found.
These very old records were sent in by
BIRTHS
Willie C. Splawn was born August the 9th 1862
(All
children born in Smith Co. Texas until 1880)
Eliza Splawn
March the 10th
1866
Jessie M. Splawn
November the 11th
1869
Benjaman Franklin Splawn April the
10th 1872
Thomas Splawn
March
13th 1874
Henry B. Splawn
July
the 9th 1876
George Gillmer Splawn
January the 30th 1879
James Madison Splawn
April the 15th 1882
(Children
born after 1880 born in Wise Co. Texas.)
Joel Adison Splawn
December the 30th
1884
Woody Splawn
July
the 24th 1888
Alley May Splawn
March
the 28th 1890
MARRIAGES
William Splawn to Caroline Clementine Human March 9th
1859 (Smith
Co. Texas)
Wm. Splawn bornd July 3, 1837
Caroline C. bornd May 9, 1843
Mr. Tohmas Splawn was married to Miss Lillian M. Bass December the 13 1897
DEATHS
C.C. Splawn died March
the 28th 1890 borend May the 9th 1843
Aley May Splawn borned March the 28th 1890 and died July the 1st
1890
(Both
buried in the Chico Texas Cemetery.)
S.C. Mobley died January 9th 1902
W.M. Splawn died December the 23rd 1902 age 67 (actual age was 65.)
Maggie Splawn died Feb the 3 1903 age 20 yr.
This
is William M. Splawn and his sons at their home near Aurora, Wise Co. Texas
about 1890. Names are as follows Left to right:
When
William M. Splawn died 23 Dec 1902, my great grandpa George G. Splawn told he
brought the Spawn clock back to his home in Marietta, Indian Territory on
horseback, reports he swam his horse across the Red River with the clock across
his lap.