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MARY BUCHANAN ODENEAL

    Mary was addressed as Polly in her fathers will of 1833. She was born about 1810 in NC. She married Richard Robert Fewell Sept. 8, 1831 in Rockingham Co., NC It appears they moved Missouri about 1833-34. This was about the same time as Sarah ( Mary’s sister) and Zachariah Fewell (Richard’s brother) if not at the same time.
    Richard along with others went across the continent to California for the Gold Rush in the exciting days of 1849. Failing to strike it rich they returned by way of the Isthmus of Panama. They crossed over to the Atlantic side, took a ship only to be ship wrecked later, and finally picked up and landed at Savanna, Georgia. They embarked again for New Orleans; took a vessel up the Mississippi River, reaching home after the lapse of many months, when hopes of his being alive were abandoned. During the Civil War the Federal forces destroyed his hotel in Missouri. He moved to Arkansas and the Federals destroyed his property again. After the war he moved to Texas and passed the later part of his days we hope, happily and peaceful. He passed away at his daughters home (Julia O. Fewell Derrough) in Cleburne, Texas.
    Mary died and Richard remarried Mary C. MUCKLEROY.
The followingis Richard’s obituary from the Dublin Progress, Dublin, TX src. Margie FEWELL Martin .

R. R. FEWELL, AGE
97, DIES HERE

TOO OLD HIMSELF TO GO HE GAVE FIVE
SONS TO CONFEDERACY

R. R. Fewell, 97, years old died early Sunday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. N. Derrough of 713 Ira St. The funeral was held at 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon from the residence, with internment in Mount Olivet cemetery.
At the time of his death his three children, the youngest 56 years old, were with him. They are Mrs. Betty Doolen of Corsicana, 64 years of age; C. L. Fewell 63 years of age and Mrs. Derrough of Fort Worth 56. Several of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were present from Dallas and Corsicana.

SENT FIVE SONS TO WAR     Mr. Fewell lacked less than three years being a centenarian. He was too old to join the Confederate Army in 1861. Instead of shouldering his rifle and marching away to the front in 1861, as his brother had done when President Madison called for volunteersto fight Great Britian in 1814, he sent five grown sons to the armies of Lee, Jackson and Johnson. Four of those same sons have since died.
    He was born in Rockingham Co., North Carolina in 1811. He often related to his children that he lived on the Atlantic coast until the “stars fell” shortly after which he immigrated to Missouri. It was whilehe was living in Missouri that gold was discovered in California and he joined the “forty-niners” in their dangerous tramp across the trackless plains. He did not return from the gold fields until 1852. At the outbreak of the Civil War Fewell refuged to Arkansas residing there until close of hostitilities, when his family moved to Texas and settled near Corsicana. CAME HERE SIX MONTHS AGO     When he first came here, six months ago, he was very activeand apparently vigorous. He was accustomed to doing a little work around the house for exercise, but his chief occupation during the day was reading Bible and church paper. For the last twenty-five years of his life he did not use glasses, altho he was a constant reader.
    Mr. Fewell attributed his long life to his temperate habits. For For more than forty years prior to his death he had never touched tobacco, and never in his life did he dissipate. He was devout member of the Methodist Church.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN FEWELL AND JOHN H. FEWELL

were twins born about 1833 in MO and died in infancy.

WILLIAM WALLACE FEWELL

William was born about 1834 in MO and married Lizzie ARMSTRONG. He died March 7, 1896 in NC.

JOHN HAYWOOD FEWELL

John was born June 9, 1837 in Benton Co., MO. He married Emma WALKER.

ANN ELIZABETH FEWELL

Ann was born about 1839 in Benton Co., MO. She married twice, first to a Mr. DECKARD and second to Mr. DOOLIN.

CALVIN LABEN FEWELL

Calvin was born about 1841 in St Clair Co., MO. He married Mary “Mollie” JACKSON. He died March 12, 1920 in Navarro, TX. They had at least two children.

STELLA FEWELL

Stella was bornabout 1875 in TX and married Mr. Polk. They had at least on child a son Emmet born June 1896 in TX.

CHILD FEWELL

ROBERT ANSON FEWELL

Robert was born about 1842 in St. Clair, MO. He married “unknown” and they had at least two children.

CHILD FEWELL

MASON CONNOR FEWELL

Mason Connor and Fannie, src Margie FEWELL Martin

Mason was born Nov. 4, 1844 in St. Clair, MO. He married Louise Frances “Fannie” CRAWFORD Jan 2, 1870 in Pittsburg, Upshur Co., TX. He died July 19, 1935 in Dublin, TX and Fannie died July 19, 1936 in Dallas, TX. They are both buried in the Old Dublin Memorial Park Cemetery, Dublin, Erath Co., TX.

THE DUBLIN PROGRESS
DUBLIN, TEXAS, FRIDAY JULY 26, 1935

WIFE OF PIONEER DUBLIN-
BUSINESS MAN DIES

The body of Mrs. Louis Francis Fewell was brought to Dublin Saturday afternoon and laid to rest beside that of her companion In the old Dublin cemetery. A short service was held. at the grave side. Mrs. Fewell, who was the mother of former mayor, E. C. Fewell, and W. M. Fewell died at her home in Dallas at ten thirty o'clock Friday morning, July 9th. Funeral services were held at he Ervay Street Methodist Church here at ten o'clock Saturday morning, conducted by Rev. A. G. Lehnhoff who accompanied the family here, Rev. Bradford assisted in the short service at the grave side.
Mrs. Fewell was born in Shelby County, Texas on February 23, 1851,and was past 84 years of age at the time of her death. She was the daughter of Rev. W. C. Crawford, a Methodist minister who was one of he signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
She was married at Pittsburg, Texas o M. C. Fewell who died here in 1907. The family came to Dublin in 1885 and Mr. Fewell engaged In the hardware business. Both Mr. and Mrs. Fewell soon became identified with the Methodist Church here and for many years he was a stewart of his church. Mrs. Fewell was active all the work of the church here until she moved to Dallas In 1907. Three sons, E. C. and W. M. Fewell of Dublin, Robert of Houston, and two daughters, Miss Bertha of Dallas and Mrs. Winnie Satcher of Los Aneles, California survive, all being present at the funeral except the daughter in California. Besides the children there are several grandchildren and many other relatives and host of friends.

EDWARD CLAUDE FEWELL

Claude and Johnnie, src. Margie FEWELL Martin

Edward was born Aug. 23, 1872 in Erath Co., TX. He married Eva Mae BARRON June 4,1894 in Erath Co., TX. They had three children. He married a second time to Effie Johnnie Bertha McCLESKEY and they had two children. He died Feb. 21, 1937 in Erath Co., TX. He is buried in the Old Dublin Memorial Park Cemetery, Dublin, Erath Co., TX
The following is from Margie FEWELL Martin

MEMOIR OF E. C. FEWELL

    E. C. Fewell, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Fewell, was born in Upshur County, Texas, August 23, 1872 and departed this life from his home in Dublin, Texas, February 21, 1937. After a beautiful service conducted by his pastor, Rev. C. P. Jones, assisted by Rev. R. L. Dobson, pastor of the First Baptist Church, and Rev. Forest Dudley of Daliasi, he was laid to rest in the cemetery at Dublin.
    For fifty years he had been a citizen of Dublin. Soon after his graduation from Granbury College in 1892 he became one of the successful business men of the town. As a member of the Voluntary Fire Department, councilman and mayor he served his city well and his name will ever be associated with some of the most progressive steps taken by his home town.
He was twice married. On June 3, 1894, he was married to Miss Eva Mae Barron. Three sons were born of this union, Cecil Fewell of Albuquerque, NM and Clifford Fewell of Dallas. Some years after the decease of his first wife, he was married to Miss Johnie McCleskey. One daughter, Margie, and one son were born of this union.
    Early in life, he was converted and joined the Methodist Church and gave to her an uncompromising and loyal service. He knew and observed the rules of the Church. He loved her doctrines and for years was a leader in his Church as a trustee, steward and Sunday School worker.
    The finest thing that can be said about any man can be said of Brother Fewell. He was a noble Christian, husband, father and citizen.
J. B.Curry.

MARY EVA FEWELL

Mary was born July 7,1875 and died shortly afterward.

WALTER MASON FEWELL

Walter was born March 4, 1877 in Wood, TX. He married Eula Davet WHEELESS July 19, 1899 in Erath Co., TX. They are both buried in the Old Dublin Memorial Park Cemetery, Dublin, Erath Co., TX. They had two children.

BERTHA MAE FEWELL

Bertha was born March 1882 and died Sept. 1947 in Erath Co., TX.

CHARLIE CRAWFORD FEWELL

Charlie was born Jan. 14, 1885 in Hubbard, TX and died about 1900 in Sweetwater, TX.

LILLIAN FEWELL

Lillian was born March 14, 1887 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX. She married Mr. Nichols.

WILLIAM ROBERT FEWELL

William was born Oct. 28, 1890 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX. He married Morna ?? ??. He died Jan. 1981 in Dallas Co., TX.

WINOFRED FRANCES FEWELL

Winofred was born April 12, 1892 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX. She married Stanely William STOCHER (his second marriage). He died Aug.30, 1968 in Los Angeles, CA. She died Dec. 14, 1994 in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara Co., CA. They had two children. Her son related that she taught herself to use the internet at the young age of 94. She and Stanely were both cremated.

RICHARD B. FEWELL

Richard was born about 1846 in MO.

JULIA ODINEAL FEWELL

Julia was born about 1852 in MO. She married John DERROUGH. She was living in Fort Worth, TX at the time of her fathers death in 1908. They had at least three children.

MARY BELL DERROUGH

Mary was born about 1867 in TX.

JOS. C. DERROUGH

Jos. was born about 1869 in TX.

HARRY H. DERROUGH

Harry was born Sept. 1877 in TX. He was still living in the 1900 TX census.