Lillie Morrell (Roley) McLain (1910 - 1986)

Born 4 Mar 1910 in Bay Minette, Baldwin, Alabama, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Thomas Lee Richerson — married 26 May 1926 in Brewton, Escambia, Alabama, United States

Wife of Azzie Chapel Betterton — married 13 Feb 1937 in Florida, United States

Wife of Jonathon Elmore Lowery — married 8 Mar 1947 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Wife of James William McLain — married 10 Dec 1954 in Alabama, United States

Died 20 Mar 1986 at age 76 in Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, United States

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Biography

Lillie Morrell Roley was born on March 4, 1910 in Bay Minette, Baldwin, Alabama, United States, daughter of William Malcom Roley (1885–1935) and Dora Godwin (1890–1968).

Lillie (16) married Thomas Lee Richerson (21) (born on September 19, 1904 in Stockton, Baldwin) on May 26, 1926 in Brewton, Escambia, Alabama. ^[1]

Lillie (26) married Azzie Chapel Betterton (31) (born on March 25, 1905 in Opp, Covington, Alabama; son of Andrew Jackson Betterton and Florence Idella (Johnson) Betterton) on February 13, 1937 in Florida, United States.

Lillie (37) married Jonathon Elmore Lowery (47) (born on October 6, 1899 in Butler, Alabama) on March 8, 1947 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. ^[2]

Lillie (44) married James William McLain (57) (born on March 20, 1897 in Alabama) on December 10, 1954 in Alabama. ^[3]

In the 1910 census Lillie (age 0) was the daughter of William Raley in Pollard, Escambia, Alabama, United States.^[4] William Raley 26, wife Dora Raley 23, son Thomas Raley 0, son Willie Raley 0, daughter Lillie Raley 0, Savannah Craig 29.

In the 1940 census Lillie (age 30) was the wife of Ozzie Betterton in Election Precinct 6 Jack Springs, Escambia, Alabama, United States.^[5] Ozzie Betterton 35, wife Lillie Betterton 30, son Meher Betterton 10, son James R Betterton 2, stepdaughter Lucile Richardson 12, stepdaughter Cora L Richardson 10, stepson Malcomb Richardson 8.

In the 1950 census Lillie (age 40) was the widowed head of household in Baldwin, Alabama, United States.^[6] Lillie Lowery 40 years, son James R Betterton 12 years, son Melvin A Betterton 9 years, hon Betterton 18 years, Betterton, guat Betterton.

Lillie died on March 20, 1986 in Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, aged 76.^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage: "Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950"
   citing Escambia, Alabama, United States, County Probate Courts, Alabama; FHL microfilm 1,289,650
   FamilySearch Record: QKZ3-SYXC (accessed 10 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9HV-497H-L Image number 00501
   Lillie Roley marriage to Lee Richardson on 26 May 1926 in Escambia, Alabama, United States.
2. ↑ Marriage: "Mississippi, County Marriages, 1858-1979"
   citing Marriage, Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 00484, citing multiple county clerks; Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Jackson
   FamilySearch Record: D4J5-LTW2 (accessed 10 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C912-SLZ Image number 00484
   Lillie Morrelle Roley (37) marriage to Jonathan Elmer Lowery (47) on 8 Mar 1947 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States.
3. ↑ Marriage: "Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950"
   citing Election Precinct 29 Alabama City, Etowah, Alabama, United States, County Probate Courts, Alabama; FHL microfilm 1,892,864
   FamilySearch Record: Q216-GR12 (accessed 10 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C91M-BVLP Image number 00465
   Lillie Morrell Roley (44) marriage to James William McLain (57) on 10 Dec 1954 in Election Precinct 29 Alabama City, Etowah, Alabama, United States.
4. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004970186; FHL microfilm: 1374026; Image number: 200; Sheet number: 8; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03322-0
   FamilySearch Record: MKQN-C1K (accessed 10 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RJ8-FGS
   Lillie Raley (0), single daughter, in household of William Raley (26) in Pollard, Escambia, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama.
5. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 5; Digital film/folder number: 005454721; Image number: 496; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: V1GW-ZKC (accessed 10 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89MT-SSNG
   Lillie Betterton (30), wife, in household of Ozzie Betterton (35) in Election Precinct 6 Jack Springs, Escambia, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama.
6. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
   citing Page: 72; Line: 4; Digital film/folder number: 108811682; Image number: 44
   FamilySearch Record: 6F7V-9BPN (accessed 10 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QHK-9QH7-Y995-J
   Lillie Lowery (40), widowed head of household in Baldwin, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama.
7. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #84725991 (accessed 10 September 2023)
   Memorial page for Lillie Morrell Roley McLain (4 Mar 1910-20 Mar 1986), citing Halls Fork Cemetery, Phillipsville, Baldwin County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Buddy Kilcrease (contributor 47167185).