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     Katherine Briggs was born on 18 Sep 1865 in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Lawrence Briggs and Mary Lacon Quigg. Katherine Briggs was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX in the household of Jacob Lawrence Briggs.² Katherine Briggs was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX in the household of Mary Lacon Quigg.³

Katherine Briggs married Howard L. Mather on 9 May 1887 in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX.^4,5 Katherine Briggs was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR in the household of Howard L. Mather.⁵ Katherine Briggs was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR in the household of Howard L. Mather.⁶ Katherine Briggs was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.⁷

Katherine applied for a passport 15 Mar 1924, while residing in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. She was leaving from New York on 19 Apr 1924, on the S. S. Ansonia, to travel to England, France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.¹ She was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR in the household of Frances Briggs (her sister).⁸

Katherine Briggs died on 10 Sep 1937 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 71.⁹ Her funeral was held at 10 am at Trinity Chapel on 13 Sep 1937.⁹ She was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.^9,10

     Lilly Briggs was born circa 1869 in TX.¹ She was the daughter of George Dempster Briggs and Olive Branch. Lilly Briggs was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX in the household of George Dempster Briggs.¹

     Georgia Reynolds was born circa 1862 in GA.¹ She was the daughter of George W. Reynolds and Elizabeth A. Johnson. Georgia Reynolds was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Gadsden Co., FL in the household of Franklin J. Chester. Georgia Reynolds was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Gadsden Co., FL in the household of Franklin J. Chester. Georgia Reynolds was enumerated in the census of 1885 in Gadsden Co., FL in the household of Franklin J. Chester.

     Ora Chester was born circa 1867 in GA.¹ She was the daughter of Franklin J. Chester and Elizabeth A. Johnson. Ora Chester was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Gadsden Co., FL in the household of Franklin J. Chester. Ora Chester was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Gadsden Co., FL in the household of Franklin J. Chester. Ora Chester was enumerated in the census of 1885 in Gadsden Co., FL in the household of Franklin J. Chester.

     Marry Chester was born circa 1873 in FL.¹ She was the daughter of Franklin J. Chester and Elizabeth A. Johnson. Marry Chester was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Gadsden Co., FL in the household of Franklin J. Chester. Marry Chester was enumerated in the census of 1885 in Gadsden Co., FL in the household of Franklin J. Chester.

     Margaret J. Cook was born circa 1874 in NC.¹ She was the daughter of Josiah Cook and Margaret McPhail. Margaret J. Cook was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Cumberland Co., NC in the household of Josiah Cook.

     Leona D. Geddie was born circa 1865 in NC.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Geddie and Elizabeth McPhail. Leona D. Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Cumberland Co., NC in the household of Daniel Geddie.

     Thadeous Geddie was born on 1 Sep 1849 in NC.^1,2 He was the son of John (Jack) Geddie and Janet (Jane) Gainey. Thadeous Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Cumberland Co., NC in the household of John (Jack) Geddie. Thadeous Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Cumberland Co., NC in the household of John (Jack) Geddie.

Thadeous Geddie died on 21 Aug 1908 at age 58.¹

     Burnice Geddie was born circa 1860 in NC.¹ He was the son of John (Jack) Geddie and Janet (Jane) Gainey. Burnice Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Cumberland Co., NC in the household of John (Jack) Geddie.

     Henry Carson Geddie was born on 22 Jun 1877 in NC.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Carson Geddie and Mary Annie Maxwell. Henry Carson Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Cumberland Co., NC in the household of Joseph Carson Geddie.²

The third and final draft registration for World War I included men born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900 plus men born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. Henry Carson Geddie filled out a draft card on 12 Sep 1918 in Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC. He was of medium height, of medium build, with unspecified color eyes and unspecified color hair. He was living on RFD #1 in Fayetteville. G. E. Holmes signed as Registrar. Mary Annie Maxwell was listed as his nearest relative.³ Henry was a farmer in Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC.¹