George Washington Statham (1870 - 1941)

Born 14 Dec 1870 in Webb City, Franklin, Arkansas, United States

Husband of Sarah Myrtle Miller — married 21 Feb 1909 in Le Flore, Oklahoma, United States

Descendants

Died 31 Dec 1941 at age 71 in Spiro, Le Flore, Oklahoma, United States

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Biography

George Washington Statham was born on December 14, 1870 in Webb City, Franklin, Arkansas, United States.

In 1880, George W (9), was a single son, in the household of Frank Statham (30) in Middle, Franklin, Arkansas, USA. ^[1]

George (19) married Mary Ann Damron (16) (born on February 14, 1873 in Arkansas; daughter of John Sherwood Damron and Mary Ann (Allison) Damron) in 1890. Their children were:

• Rufus Franklin Statham (1891–1956)
• Terry C Statham (1893–1983)
• Iliff Harold Statham (1898–1965)
• Irven Lee Statham (1900–1969)
• Belle Statham (1904–1904)
• Jesse Statham (1904–1904)

In 1900, George W (29), married head of household in Avoca, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma. ^[2]

George (38) married Sarah Myrtle Miller (28) (born on April 18, 1880 in Siloam Springs, Benton, Arkansas) on February 21, 1909 in Le Flore.^[3] Their children were:

• Talmadge George Statham (1910–1997)
• Juanita Louise Statham (1915–2006)
• Hubert Hoover Statham (1918–2005)

In 1910, George W (39), was a married head of household, Farmer, in Bokoshe, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA. ^[4]

In 1920, George (49), was a married head of household, Farmer, in Bokoshe, Le Flore, Oklahoma. ^[5]

In 1930, George W Statem (60), was a married head of household, Farmer, on Apr 4 Cherry St, Spiro, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA. ^[6]

In 1940, George W (69), married head of household in Spiro, Le Flore, Oklahoma. ^[7]

George died on December 31, 1941 in Spiro, Le Flore, aged 71.^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1880; Census Place: Middle, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: 44; Page: 782B; Enumeration District: 062
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #5267189 (accessed 16 February 2024)
   George W Statham (9), single son, in household of Frank Statham (30) in Middle, Franklin, Arkansas, USA. Born in Arkansas.
2. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Avoca, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma; Roll: 1342; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0191
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #68298364 (accessed 16 February 2024)
   George W Statham (29), married head of household in Avoca, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma. Born in Arkansas, USA.
3. ↑ Marriage: "Oklahoma, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1890-1995"
   Original data: Marriage Records. Oklahoma Marriages. Various Oklahoma County marriage collections
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61379 #63325079 (accessed 16 February 2024)
   G W Statham (38) marriage to Myrtle Giles on 21 Feb 1909 in Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA.
4. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Bokoshe, Le Flore, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1258; Page: 9b; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1375271
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #22944487 (accessed 16 February 2024)
   George W Statham (39), married, Farmer, head of household in Bokoshe, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA. Born in Arkansas.
5. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Bokoshe, Le Flore, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1468; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 97
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #98994588 (accessed 16 February 2024)
   George Statham (49), married, Farmer, head of household in Bokoshe, Le Flore, Oklahoma. Born in Arkansas.
6. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Spiro, Le Flore, Oklahoma; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 2341645
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #94093353 (accessed 16 February 2024)
   George W Statem (60), married, Farmer, head of household on Apr 4 Cherry St, Spiro, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA. Born in Arkansas.
7. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Spiro, Le Flore, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03305; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 40-33
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #87212143 (accessed 16 February 2024)
   George W Statham (69), married head of household in Spiro, Le Flore, Oklahoma. Born in Arkansas.
8. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
   Find A Grave: Memorial #49430657
   Ancestry Record 60525 #15247234 (accessed 16 February 2024)
   George Washington Statham burial (died on 31 Dec 1943) in Old Bokoshe Memorial Gardens, Bokoshe, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States of America. Born on 14 Dec 1870.

See also:

• Obituary: "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current"
  The Poteau News; Publication Date: 4 Jan 1945; Publication Place: Poteau, Oklahoma, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/748246491/?article=c92a6167-1cff-4613-ac95-70369bd97475&focus=0.014692612,0.84805715,0.17415833,0.9833584&xid=3355
  Ancestry Record 61843 #1020265867 (accessed 16 February 2024)
  Name: George Washington Ststham; Gender: Male; Death Age: 74; Birth Date: 14 Dec 1870; Birth Place: Arkansas; Residence Place: Spiro; Death Date: 31 Dec 1944; Burial Date: 3 Jan; Burial Place: Old Bo-Koshe; Obituary Date: 4 Jan 1945; Obituary Place: Poteau, Oklahoma, USA; Newspaper Title: The Poteau News; Spouse: Myrtle Statham; Child: Juanita Folsom R S of Tulsa Irvin.