Emily Matilda Arlena "Lena" Armstrong1

F, b. 7 March 1897, d. 11 June 1970
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Emily Matilda Arlena "Lena" Armstrong is buried in Cheatham Cemetery, Wren, AL.1 
Birth*She was born on 7 March 1897 in Lawrence Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Farris Herman Sparks, son of George Milligan Sparks and Hanner Elizabeth Odom, on 6 January 1918 in Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL.1 
Death*Emily Matilda Arlena "Lena" Armstrong died on 11 June 1970 in Lawrence Co., AL, at age 73.1 
FatherEmmett Armstrong1 b. 15 Feb 1863, d. 25 Aug 1929
MotherLaura Jane Warren1 b. 12 Mar 1867, d. 27 Apr 1913
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 2R. 

Family

Farris Herman Sparks b. 27 Mar 1895, d. 10 Apr 1952
Children

Citations

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Farris Herman Sparks1

M, b. 27 March 1895, d. 10 April 1952
Pedigree (click to see)
Burial*Farris Herman Sparks is buried in Cheatham Cemetery, Wren, AL.1 
Birth*He was born on 27 March 1895 in Fanning, GA.1 
Marriage*He married Emily Matilda Arlena "Lena" Armstrong, daughter of Emmett Armstrong and Laura Jane Warren, on 6 January 1918 in Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL.1 
Death*Farris Herman Sparks died on 10 April 1952 in Lawrence Co., AL, at age 57.1 
FatherGeorge Milligan Sparks1
MotherHanner Elizabeth Odom1
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 1st cousin, 2R. 

Family

Emily Matilda Arlena "Lena" Armstrong b. 7 Mar 1897, d. 11 Jun 1970
Children

Citations

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George Milligan Sparks1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*George Milligan Sparks married Hanner Elizabeth Odom.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Hanner Elizabeth Odom
Child

Citations

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Hanner Elizabeth Odom1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Hanner Elizabeth Odom married George Milligan Sparks.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

George Milligan Sparks
Child

Citations

  1. [S316] Information from the Personal History Files of Mr. Kenneth H. Day.
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infant Sparks1

?, b. 13 November 1918, d. 13 November 1918
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Infant Sparks is buried in McLemore Cemetery, Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL.1 
Birth*Infant Sparks was born on 13 November 1918.1 
Death*Infant Sparks died on 13 November 1918.1 
FatherFarris Herman Sparks1 b. 27 Mar 1895, d. 10 Apr 1952
MotherEmily Matilda Arlena "Lena" Armstrong1 b. 7 Mar 1897, d. 11 Jun 1970
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 1R. 

Citations

  1. [S316] Information from the Personal History Files of Mr. Kenneth H. Day.
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Herma Helen "Tootie" Sparks1

F, b. 20 January 1924
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Herma Helen "Tootie" Sparks was born on 20 January 1924 in Bakersfield, CA.1 
Marriage*She married Eugene Douglas Corum, son of Benjamin Corum and Bessie Lee Darnell, on 31 May 1942 in Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL.1 
FatherFarris Herman Sparks1 b. 27 Mar 1895, d. 10 Apr 1952
MotherEmily Matilda Arlena "Lena" Armstrong1 b. 7 Mar 1897, d. 11 Jun 1970
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 1R. 

Family

Eugene Douglas Corum b. 24 Jan 1923
Child

Citations

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Eugene Douglas Corum1

M, b. 24 January 1923
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Eugene Douglas Corum was born on 24 January 1923 in Lawrence Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Herma Helen "Tootie" Sparks, daughter of Farris Herman Sparks and Emily Matilda Arlena "Lena" Armstrong, on 31 May 1942 in Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL.1 
FatherBenjamin Corum1
MotherBessie Lee Darnell1
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 2nd cousin, 1R. 

Family

Herma Helen "Tootie" Sparks b. 20 Jan 1924
Child

Citations

  1. [S316] Information from the Personal History Files of Mr. Kenneth H. Day.
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Benjamin Corum1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Benjamin Corum married Bessie Lee Darnell.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Bessie Lee Darnell
Child

Citations

  1. [S316] Information from the Personal History Files of Mr. Kenneth H. Day.
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Bessie Lee Darnell1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Bessie Lee Darnell married Benjamin Corum.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Benjamin Corum
Child

Citations

  1. [S316] Information from the Personal History Files of Mr. Kenneth H. Day.
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James Douglas Corum1

M, b. 21 December 1948
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship3rd cousin of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*James Douglas Corum was born on 21 December 1948 in Lawrence Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Shela Ann Hood-Paterson on 13 December 1986 in Lawrence Co., AL.1 
FatherEugene Douglas Corum1 b. 24 Jan 1923
MotherHerma Helen "Tootie" Sparks1 b. 20 Jan 1924
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd cousin. 

Family

Shela Ann Hood-Paterson

Citations

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Shela Ann Hood-Paterson1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Shela Ann Hood-Paterson was born in Lawrence Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married James Douglas Corum, son of Eugene Douglas Corum and Herma Helen "Tootie" Sparks, on 13 December 1986 in Lawrence Co., AL.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 3rd cousin. 

Family

James Douglas Corum b. 21 Dec 1948

Citations

  1. [S316] Information from the Personal History Files of Mr. Kenneth H. Day.
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Guy Waford Sparks1

M, b. 2 January 1934, d. 29 October 1989
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Guy Waford Sparks married Charlen Ann Barnes, daughter of Charlie B. Barnes and Marie Hill, in Lawrence Co., AL.1 
Birth*Guy Waford Sparks was born on 2 January 1934 in Lawrence Co., AL.1 
Death*He died on 29 October 1989 in Lawrence Co., AL, at age 55 in a bushhogging accident.1 
FatherFarris Herman Sparks1 b. 27 Mar 1895, d. 10 Apr 1952
MotherEmily Matilda Arlena "Lena" Armstrong1 b. 7 Mar 1897, d. 11 Jun 1970
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 1R. 

Family

Charlen Ann Barnes b. 15 Apr 1936
Child

Citations

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Charlen Ann Barnes1

F, b. 15 April 1936
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Charlen Ann Barnes married Guy Waford Sparks, son of Farris Herman Sparks and Emily Matilda Arlena "Lena" Armstrong, in Lawrence Co., AL.1 
Birth*Charlen Ann Barnes was born on 15 April 1936 in Lawrence Co., AL.1 
FatherCharlie B. Barnes1
MotherMarie Hill1
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 2nd cousin, 1R. 

Family

Guy Waford Sparks b. 2 Jan 1934, d. 29 Oct 1989
Child

Citations

  1. [S316] Information from the Personal History Files of Mr. Kenneth H. Day.
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Charlie B. Barnes1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Charlie B. Barnes married Marie Hill.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Marie Hill
Child

Citations

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Marie Hill1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Marie Hill married Charlie B. Barnes.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Charlie B. Barnes
Child

Citations

  1. [S316] Information from the Personal History Files of Mr. Kenneth H. Day.
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Michael Herman Sparks1

M, b. 11 November 1955
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship3rd cousin of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Michael Herman Sparks married Pennie Flanigan.1 
Birth*Michael Herman Sparks was born on 11 November 1955 in Lawrence Co., AL.1 
FatherGuy Waford Sparks1 b. 2 Jan 1934, d. 29 Oct 1989
MotherCharlen Ann Barnes1 b. 15 Apr 1936
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd cousin. 

Family

Pennie Flanigan

Citations

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Pennie Flanigan1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Pennie Flanigan was born in Lawrence Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Michael Herman Sparks, son of Guy Waford Sparks and Charlen Ann Barnes.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 3rd cousin. 

Family

Michael Herman Sparks b. 11 Nov 1955

Citations

  1. [S316] Information from the Personal History Files of Mr. Kenneth H. Day.
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Ether Guy "Pete" Armstrong1

M, b. 4 April 1900, d. about 1977
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Ether Guy "Pete" Armstrong married Mattie Thompson in TX.1 
Birth*Ether Guy "Pete" Armstrong was born on 4 April 1900 in Lawrence Co., AL.1 
Death*He died about 1977 in Houston, TX.1 
FatherEmmett Armstrong1 b. 15 Feb 1863, d. 25 Aug 1929
MotherLaura Jane Warren1 b. 12 Mar 1867, d. 27 Apr 1913
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 2R. 

Family

Mattie Thompson d. abt 1975

Citations

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Mattie Thompson1

F, d. about 1975
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Mattie Thompson was born in TX.1 
Marriage*She married Ether Guy "Pete" Armstrong, son of Emmett Armstrong and Laura Jane Warren, in TX.1 
Death*Mattie Thompson died about 1975 in Houston, TX.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 1st cousin, 2R. 

Family

Ether Guy "Pete" Armstrong b. 4 Apr 1900, d. abt 1977

Citations

  1. [S316] Information from the Personal History Files of Mr. Kenneth H. Day.
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Waefore (sp?) Elifair "Jack" Armstrong1

M, b. 14 September 1903, d. 7 October 1939
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Waefore (sp?) Elifair "Jack" Armstrong is buried in Cheatham Cemetery, Wren, AL.1 
Birth*He was born on 14 September 1903 in Lawrence Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Peacie Cheatham, daughter of Henry Cheatham and Cindy Burden, about 1927.1 
Death*Waefore (sp?) Elifair "Jack" Armstrong died on 7 October 1939 in Lawrence Co., AL, at age 36.1 
FatherEmmett Armstrong1 b. 15 Feb 1863, d. 25 Aug 1929
MotherLaura Jane Warren1 b. 12 Mar 1867, d. 27 Apr 1913
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 2R. 

Family

Peacie Cheatham b. 1904, d. 8 May 1994
Children

Citations

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Peacie Cheatham1

F, b. 1904, d. 8 May 1994
Pedigree (click to see)
Burial*Peacie Cheatham is buried in Cheatham Cemetery, Wren, AL.1 
Birth*She was born in 1904 in Lawrence Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Waefore (sp?) Elifair "Jack" Armstrong, son of Emmett Armstrong and Laura Jane Warren, about 1927.1 
Death*Peacie Cheatham died on 8 May 1994 in Hartselle, AL.1 
FatherHenry Cheatham1
MotherCindy Burden1
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 1st cousin, 2R. 

Family

Waefore (sp?) Elifair "Jack" Armstrong b. 14 Sep 1903, d. 7 Oct 1939
Children

Citations

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Henry Cheatham1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Henry Cheatham married Cindy Burden.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Cindy Burden
Child

Citations

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Cindy Burden1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Cindy Burden married Henry Cheatham.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Henry Cheatham
Child

Citations

  1. [S316] Information from the Personal History Files of Mr. Kenneth H. Day.
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James Carlton "JC" Armstrong1

M, b. 10 August 1928
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*James Carlton "JC" Armstrong was born on 10 August 1928 in Bakersfield, CA.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Beth Alexander, daughter of Lawrence Alexander, about 1950.1 
Marriage*James Carlton "JC" Armstrong married Claudette about 1970.1 
Marriage*James Carlton "JC" Armstrong married Shelby Robinson about 1980 in Winston Co., AL.1 
FatherWaefore (sp?) Elifair "Jack" Armstrong1 b. 14 Sep 1903, d. 7 Oct 1939
MotherPeacie Cheatham1 b. 1904, d. 8 May 1994
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 1R. 

Family 1

Mary Beth Alexander

Family 2

Claudette

Family 3

Shelby Robinson

Citations

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Mary Beth Alexander1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Mary Beth Alexander was born in Lawrence Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married James Carlton "JC" Armstrong, son of Waefore (sp?) Elifair "Jack" Armstrong and Peacie Cheatham, about 1950.1 
FatherLawrence Alexander1
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 2nd cousin, 1R. 

Family

James Carlton "JC" Armstrong b. 10 Aug 1928

Citations

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Lawrence Alexander1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family
Child

Citations

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Claudette1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Claudette married James Carlton "JC" Armstrong, son of Waefore (sp?) Elifair "Jack" Armstrong and Peacie Cheatham, about 1970.1 
Kinship*Relationship: second wife of 2nd cousin, 1R. 

Family

James Carlton "JC" Armstrong b. 10 Aug 1928

Citations

  1. [S316] Information from the Personal History Files of Mr. Kenneth H. Day.
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Shelby Robinson1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Shelby Robinson married James Carlton "JC" Armstrong, son of Waefore (sp?) Elifair "Jack" Armstrong and Peacie Cheatham, about 1980 in Winston Co., AL.1 
Kinship*Relationship: third wife of 2nd cousin, 1R. 

Family

James Carlton "JC" Armstrong b. 10 Aug 1928

Citations

  1. [S316] Information from the Personal History Files of Mr. Kenneth H. Day.
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Dorothy Armstrong1

F, b. May 1933
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Dorothy Armstrong was born in May 1933 in Lawrence Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Howell Praytor about 1950 in Morgan Co., AL.1 
Marriage*Dorothy Armstrong married Bud Kurtz about 1952 in Morgan Co., AL.1 
FatherWaefore (sp?) Elifair "Jack" Armstrong1 b. 14 Sep 1903, d. 7 Oct 1939
MotherPeacie Cheatham1 b. 1904, d. 8 May 1994
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 1R. 

Family 1

Howell Praytor

Family 2

Bud Kurtz

Citations

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Howell Praytor1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Howell Praytor married Dorothy Armstrong, daughter of Waefore (sp?) Elifair "Jack" Armstrong and Peacie Cheatham, about 1950 in Morgan Co., AL.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 2nd cousin, 1R. 

Family

Dorothy Armstrong b. May 1933

Citations

  1. [S316] Information from the Personal History Files of Mr. Kenneth H. Day.
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