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     Bessie Mae Elton was born on 4 Dec 1881 in GA.²

Bessie Mae Elton married Asbert Gains Burford, son of Francis R. Burford and Rosannah E. Hunt, on 17 Sep 1899 in Butts Co., GA.^3,1 Bessie Mae Elton was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Butts Co., GA, in the household of Asbert Gains Burford.⁴

Bessie Mae Elton was listed as the nearest relative of Asbert Gains Burford on his WWI draft card, 12 Sep 1918.⁵ Bessie Mae Elton was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Branchville, Mitchell Co., GA, in the household of Asbert Gains Burford.⁶ Bessie Mae Elton was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Branchville, Mitchell Co., GA, in the household of Asbert Gains Burford.⁷ Bessie Mae Elton was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Branchville, Mitchell Co., GA, in the household of Asbert Gains Burford.⁸

Bessie Mae Elton died on 19 Apr 1955 at age 73.^9,2 She was buried in Branchville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Camilla, Mitchell Co., GA.²

     Florence King was born on 23 Oct 1882 in GA.²

Florence King married Alonza Camel Burford, son of Francis R. Burford and Rosannah E. Hunt, on 19 Dec 1900 in Butts Co., GA.^3,1 Florence King was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Butts Co., GA, in the household of Alonza Camel Burford.⁴

Florence King was listed as the nearest relative of Alonza Camel Burford on his WWI draft card, 12 Sep 1918.⁵ Florence King was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Butts Co., GA, in the household of Alonza Camel Burford.⁶ Florence King was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Butts Co., GA, in the household of Alonza Camel Burford.⁷

Florence King died on 4 Nov 1939 at age 57.² She was buried on 5 Nov 1939 in Cedar Rock Cemetery, Jackson, Butts Co., GA.^8,2

     Lucius O. Darsey was born in Mar 1867 in GA.² He was the son of Jesse Rowan Darsey and Amanda Rebecca Shelfer. Lucius O. Darsey was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Attapulgus, Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Jesse Rowan Darsey.³

Lucius O. Darsey married Florence Margaret Hinson circa 1889.² Lucius O. Darsey was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Calvary, Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Florence Margaret Hinson, Parke E. Darsey, Edna Darsey, Marvin L. Darsey, Lucille Darsey and Glenn Darsey. Lucius O. Darsey was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1910 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Florence Margaret Hinson, Parke E. Darsey, Edna Darsey, Marvin L. Darsey, Lucille Darsey, Glenn Darsey, Clarence Darsey, Walter L. Darsey and Van M. Darsey.

The family moved to Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, circa 1916, including Florence Margaret Hinson and Lucille Darsey. His wife and daughter.⁴ Lucius O. Darsey was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, with others in the household: Florence Margaret Hinson, Walter L. Darsey and Leon V. Darsey.⁵

Lucius O. Darsey died on 20 Jul 1928 in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, at age 61.⁶

     Florence Margaret Hinson was born in Jan 1871 in GA.³

Florence Margaret Hinson married Lucius O. Darsey, son of Jesse Rowan Darsey and Amanda Rebecca Shelfer, circa 1889.³ Florence Margaret Hinson was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Calvary, Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Lucius O. Darsey. Florence Margaret Hinson was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA, in the household of Lucius O. Darsey. She moved with her family to Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, circa 1916.⁴

Mrs. L. O. Darsey was listed as the nearest relative of Glenn Darsey on his WWI draft card, 12 Sep 1918.⁵ Florence Margaret Hinson was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, in the household of Lucius O. Darsey.⁶ Florence Margaret Hinson was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Jefferson Co., FL, in the household of William Burton Bishop.⁷ Florence Margaret Hinson was enumerated in the census of 1935 in Jefferson Co., FL, in the household of William Burton Bishop.⁸ Florence Margaret Hinson was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Jefferson Co., FL, in the household of William Burton Bishop (her son-in-law.)⁹

Florence Margaret Hinson died in 1947.¹ She was buried in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA.¹

     Edna Darsey was born on 25 Oct 1892 in GA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Lucius O. Darsey and Florence Margaret Hinson.¹ Edna Darsey was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Calvary, Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Lucius O. Darsey. Edna Darsey was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA, in the household of Lucius O. Darsey.

Edna Darsey married William Burton Bishop circa 1920. Edna Darsey was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Jefferson Co., FL, in the household of William Burton Bishop.³ Edna Darsey was enumerated in the census of 1935 in Jefferson Co., FL, in the household of William Burton Bishop.⁴ Edna Darsey was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Jefferson Co., FL, in the household of William Burton Bishop (her husband.)⁵

Edna Darsey died on 18 Dec 1976 at age 84.² She was buried in Waukeenah Methodist Cemetery, Waukeenah, Jefferson Co., FL.²

     Marvin L. Darsey was born on 6 Dec 1894 in Calvary, Decatur Co., GA.^2,3,1,4 He was the son of Lucius O. Darsey and Florence Margaret Hinson.¹ Marvin L. Darsey was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Calvary, Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Lucius O. Darsey. Marvin L. Darsey was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA, in the household of Lucius O. Darsey.

Marvin L. Darsey married Martha Swicord circa 1914.⁵

The first draft registration for World War I was for men born between June 5, 1886 and June 5, 1896. Marvin L. Darsey filled out a draft card on 5 Jan 1917 in Cairo, Grady Co., GA. He was tall, of medium build, with blue eyes and black hair. He was a cooper in a chemical plant and living in Cairo, Grady Co., GA.⁶

Marvin L. Darsey and Martha were living in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA, between 1918 and 1928, where they were listed in the city directories.⁷ Marvin L. Darsey was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA, with others in the household: Martha Swicord and Clarence Darsey.⁸ Marvin L. Darsey was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL, with others in the household: Martha Swicord.⁵ Marvin L. Darsey was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Attapulgus, Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Martha Swicord.⁹

Marvin L. Darsey died in 1945.³ He was buried in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA.³

     Lucille Darsey was born on 2 Nov 1896 in GA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Lucius O. Darsey and Florence Margaret Hinson.¹ Lucille Darsey was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Calvary, Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Lucius O. Darsey. Lucille Darsey was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA, in the household of Lucius O. Darsey.

Lucille Darsey married Irvin Maxwell Brown on 25 Dec 1913 in Cairo, Thomas Co., GA.³ She moved with her family to Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, circa 1916.⁴

Lucille Brown was listed as the nearest relative of Irvin Maxwell Brown on his WWI draft card, 12 Sep 1918.⁵

Lucille Darsey married Clare S. McArdle, son of Lucian McArdle and Mittie A. Sloan, on 15 Apr 1922 in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN.⁶ Lucille Darsey was enumerated in the census of 1930 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, in the household of Clare S. McArdle.⁷ Lucille Darsey was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Clayton, St. Louis Co., MO, in the household of Clare S. McArdle.⁸

Lucille Darsey was living in Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA, in 1952, where she was recorded in the city directory.⁹

Lucille Darsey moved to Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, from 1957 to 1964.¹⁰

Lucille Darsey died in Dec 1982 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 86.² She was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bel-Nor, St. Louis Co., MO.¹¹

     Glenn Darsey was born on 15 Jul 1898 in GA.^2,1 He was the son of Lucius O. Darsey and Florence Margaret Hinson.¹ Glenn Darsey was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Calvary, Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Lucius O. Darsey. Glenn Darsey was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA, in the household of Lucius O. Darsey.

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. Glenn Darsey filled out a draft card on 12 Sep 1918 in Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV. He was tall, of medium build, with blue eyes and dark hair. He was assistant foreman at the Charles Chemical Co. and living in Belle, Kanawha Co., WV. Mrs. L. O. Darsey was listed as his nearest relative.³

     Margaret Borthwick was born circa 1874 in Brantford, Ontario, Canada.^1,2 She was the daughter of Robert Borthwick and Letica Craig.

Margaret Borthwick married Eugene Boykin Elder, son of William A. Elder Jr. and Nancy Virginia Saunders, in Sep 1909 in Brantford, Ontario.^3,4,5,6 Margaret Borthwick was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Macon, Bibb Co., GA, in the household of Eugene Boykin Elder.³

Margaret Borthwick was listed as the nearest relative of Eugene Boykin Elder on his WWI draft card, 5 Sep 1918.⁷ Margaret Borthwick was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, in the household of Leila Elder (her sister-in-law.)⁸ Margaret Borthwick was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, in the household of Eugene Boykin Elder.⁹

Margaret Borthwick died on 14 Jun 1931 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.^1,2,10 She was buried on 15 Jun 1931 in Indian Springs Cemetery, Indian Spring, Butts Co., GA.^11,2,12

     Molisa Sessoms was born on 21 Dec 1882.¹

Molisa Sessoms married Crosby John Robert Geddie, son of Hugh McDuffie Geddie and Mary Catherine Williams, before 12 Sep 1918.^2,1

Molisa Sessoms was listed as the nearest relative of Crosby John Robert Geddie on his WWI draft card, 12 Sep 1918.³ Molisa Sessoms was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Flea Hill, Cumberland Co., NC, in the household of Crosby John Robert Geddie.⁴

Molisa Sessoms died on 13 Dec 1929 at age 46.¹ She was buried in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Eastover, Cumberland Co., NC.¹