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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 in 1861 in GA.^1,2 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.

Georgia Reynolds married Florence O. Vickers on 23 Jun 1891 in Quincy, Gadsden Co., FL.³ Georgia Reynolds was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Florence O. Vickers (her husband.)⁴ Georgia Reynolds was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Sawdust, Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Florence O. Vickers.⁵ Georgia Reynolds was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Sawdust, Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Florence O. Vickers.⁶ Georgia Reynolds was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Lake City, Columbia Co., FL.⁷

Georgia Reynolds died on 10 Oct 1930 in Lake City, Columbia Co., FL.^8,1 She was buried in Concord Cemetery, Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.¹

     Ora Chester was born in Sep 1867 in GA.^1,2 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.

Ora Chester married Jessie L. Gray circa 1890.³ Ora Chester was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Concord, Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Jessie L. Gray.³

Ora Chester died in 1912.¹ She was buried in Concord Cemetery, Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.¹

     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 Josephine Cook was born on 18 Jan 1875 in Cumberland Co., NC.^1,2 She was the daughter of Josiah Cook and Margaret McPhail. Margaret Josephine Cook was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Cumberland Co., NC, in the household of Josiah Cook. Margaret Josephine Cook was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Flea Hill, Cumberland Co., NC, in the household of Josiah Cook.³

In the will of Josiah Cook, dated 27 May 1912 in Cumberland Co., NC, Margaret Josephine Cook, his daughter, was named as an heir, and executor of the estate.⁴

In the codicil of the will of Josiah Cook, dated 1 Jul 1919 in Cumberland Co., NC, Margaret Josephine Cook, his daughter, was named as an heir, and executor of the estate.⁴

Margaret Josephine Cook married Caleb H. Rigdon between 1923 and 1930.^5,6

Margaret Josephine Cook died on 26 Apr 1939 in Eastover, Cumberland Co., NC, at age 64.¹ She was buried on 28 Apr 1939 in Old Bluff Church Cemetery, Godwin, Cumberland Co., NC.⁷

     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 1870 in Flea Hill, Cumberland Co., NC, in the household of Daniel Geddie.² 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 Henry Carson Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Cumberland Co., NC, in the household of Joseph Carson Geddie.³ Henry Carson Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Flea Hill, Cumberland Co., NC, in the household of Joseph Carson Geddie.⁴

In the will of Joseph Carson Geddie, dated 4 Apr 1911 in Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC, Henry Carson Geddie, his son, was named as an heir.⁵

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.⁶ Henry was a farmer in Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC.¹ He was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Flea Hill, Cumberland Co., NC, in the household of Duncan J. Melvin (his brother-in-law.)⁷

Henry Carson Geddie married Mary Elizabeth Holmes on 19 Aug 1920 in Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC.⁸

Henry Carson Geddie died on 12 Feb 1949 at age 71.⁸ He was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC.⁹ His estate was probated on 25 Apr 1952 in Cumberland Co., NC. Heirs: Minnie Clyde Lambeth, Daisy J. Lambeth, Annie Belle Bullard, NellieJ. Brown, Katie R. Melvin and Paul Alexander Geddie, 5 sisters and a brother. Heir and Executor: Mary Elizabeth Holmes, his wife.¹⁰