Descendants of Robert Wren

 

 First Generation

  

       1.  Robert¹ Wren was born in South Carolina 1804.  Robert died in Henry County, Tennessee.   

       He married Mahala Wren in South Carolina.  Mahala was born in South Carolina 1806.  Mahala died in Henry County, Tennessee.  May 29, 1998: See  text under Robert Wren  

       Robert's occupation:  Farmer, Henry County, Tennessee.  Robert Wren Robert and his family lived in Henry County, Tennessee.  Paris, Tennessee is the County Seat.  

They lived in the very southern part of Henry County, bordering Carroll County. They would have most likely traded and shopped in several nearby communities, in lieu of traveling the great distance (difficult in the early 1800’s) to Paris, Tennessee.   

This information taken from the 1850 Tennessee Census, Henry County, Tennessee. Page 311.

Name                                    age     sex            occupation                            birthplace

Robert Wren                        46        M                Farmer                                    NC

Mahala Wren                      43         F                                                                   NC

Joel Wren                            20         M                Farmer                                     TN

Craig Wren                        15          M                                                                  TN

Robert Wren                      12          M                                                                  TN

Emily                                   10         F                                                                    TN

Caroline                               8           F                                                                    TN

Martha                                 6           F                                                                     TN

Mary                                     4          F                                                                      TN

Infant                                   6/12     F                                                                      TN                    

 

 

1860 Census shows one son, Joel Wren, as moving to Hickman County, Kentucky, Farming in the Clinton District.

Wren:              

Robert        Age    56                      M               Born   NC                   Farmer

Mahala       Age    53                     F                 Born   NC

Craig          Age    25                     M               Born   TN

Robert        Age    22                     M               Born   TN

Emily         Age    20                      F                Born   TN

Caroline     Age   18                       F                Born    TN

Martha       Age   16                       F                Born    TN

Mary          Age   14                       F                Born    TN

Josaphine  Age   11                       F                Born    TN

Melvina     Age   --                        F                 Born    TN

 

Addendum to Robert Wren:

 5-5-1998: 

1860 Census shows that only the following of the Wren household were accounted for.  It also shows that the  6 month old infant shown in the 1850 census was most likely give one of these new names; Josaphine and Melvina.

 Wren,  Craig                 Henry County, Tn.                    Dist. 19

Wren , Josaphine          Henry County, Tn.                    Dist .19

Wren,  Mahala              Henry County, Tn.                    Dist. 19   (Mother)                  

Wren,  Martha              Henry County, Tn.                     Dist. 19  

Wren,  Mary                 Henry County, Tn.                     Dist. 19

Wren,  Melvina            Henry County,  Tn.                    Dist. 19

Wren,  Robert               Henry County, Tn.                     Dist. 19    (Father)

 Note: Joel at this Census shows up in an adjacent County in Kentucky  - Occupation:  Farming (As of this date, this information needs to be verified/clarified as to the authenticity of relation to the Robert Wren family. /s/ Vernon Drewa)

 Also, young Robert, who would be age 22 now, Emily, who would be age 20 now, and Caroline, who would be age 18 do not appear in any 1860 documents thus far.  In all likely hood, Emily and Caroline might have married.  Robert, don’t know.. It isn’t likely he joined the CSA before this Census, as Craig, who would have been 25 by now, was still living at home.  

Additional documentation notes that Craig was an overseer on a farm very close to his parents farm near the northern border of  Carroll & Henry County, Tennessee.

This family resided very near the area of the  Battle of Fort Donelson in 1892.

Roberts son, Charles Craig was to later become a Captain in the CSA.  

Brief summary of the Fort Donelson Battle:  

On February 16, 1862 the Union Army in Tennessee, under the command of Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant, wont its first major victory of the Civil War.  The proposed terms of "Unconditional Surrender,"  were accepted by the defeated Confederates. The capture of Fort Donelson and approximately 13,000 confederate soldiers delivered a devastating blow to the Confederacy, and the defeat set the stage for the Union's invasion of the deep south.  The victory propelled Brigadier General Grant into national prominence, favoritism of Abraham Lincoln and eventual command of the Union Army. The old Dover Hotel, which was the Surrender House is still located on the grounds of Fort Donelson.  

Gail Wren (Charles Wren Great Granddaughter.) Drewa, her husband and children, lived  a short distance( Between Dover and Clarksville, Tennessee) from this battlefield in 1966 and 1967. Unfortunately, none of this information about Robert and his family was known at the time. 

Gerald Wren, who was Robert's grandson also visited this Battlefield in 1966 with his wife and daughters family.  He never learned to his grandfather’s birthplace.  

Research continues on Robert's family.  

Bryant Lee Allen and Caroline Allen were located as Great Grandparents to Gerald C. Wren.  Both born in Georgia and both died in Morris Co. Texas.  

These were the parents of the daughter who married Charles Craig Wren.  

7-17-1998:

Henry County, Tennessee - Childhood home of

 

                                                   CHARLES CRAIG WREN

        

                                                          EARLY HISTORY

  

An act of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee which was passed on November 7, 1821, created this new county from the western part of Stewart County.  It was named Henry in honor of Patrick Henry.  In 1819, James B. House and Adam Rowe settled on the Obion River, then a part of Stewart County.  They were the first of many to come to Henry County.  By 1830 the population of Henry County was 12,249.  A second act passed November 16, 1821, appointed Sterling Brewer, James Fentress, and Abram Maury as commissioners to locate and purchase at least 50 acres to become the new county seat.

 In 1835, the state legislature took the southeast part of Henry County, that part east of the Big Sandy River, and added it to land from Humphreys County to form the new county of Benton.   After this even in 1836, Henry County was divided into 17 civil districts by commissioners appointed for that task.  In 1850, the districts were reorganized and increased to 20 and then in 1870 the number of  civil districts was increased to 25. 

The early settlers of Henry County came into the Western District of Tennessee primarily from North and South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and Alabama.  They either came directly from these states as the land first became available to the public or they came indirectly from other areas in Middle or Eastern Tennessee.  Both land and water routes were used.

 

                                                                              COURTHOUSE

  

The first courthouse was built in 1823.  It was a small, two-room log cabin.  It is thought that Samuel McCorkle was the builder.  Soon after, a brick courthouse was built by John Burke and Francis McConnell and used until it was replaced in 1850.  However, additional room was needed and so an office for the County Court Clerk, an office for the Circuit Court Clerk, and an additional office for the Clerk of the Chancery Court were built in different locations. 

An act of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee which passed November 7, 1821, was established the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions.  Sessions were to be held on the first Mondays of December, March, June, and September.  Court was to be held at the house of Henry Wall until a courthouse was built. 

The first term of the County Court was held in May 1836.  This court replaced the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions. 

The first term of the Circuit Court of Henry County, in 1822, was also held at the house of Henry Wall.  All business was suspended during the war. 

In 1846, the first term of the Chancery Court of Henry County was held at Paris in the courthouse.

 

                                                                                  CIVIL WAR

 

Regiments

 

Before the beginning of the Civil War, there was a strong feeling among the citizens against secession, but as the war actually began, those feeling changed.  At the election in 1861, the votes cast showed that the Henry Countians were largely in favor of secession.  In April, 1861, the first company for the confederate Army was raised by Captain Edward Firzgerald.

 

CSA

 

Captain D. F. Alexander’s Independent Cavalry Company; General H. B. Lyon’s Escort

Captain J. R. William’s Independent Cavalry Company

Napier’s Tennessee Cavalry Battalion, Company “E”

7^th TN Cavalry Regiment, Company “G”

10^th TN Cavalry Regiment, Companies 1^st “K”, 2^nd “K” , 2^nd “I”

18^th (Newsom’s) TN Cavalry Regiment, Company “D”

20^th (Russell’s) TN Cavalry Regiment, Companies “B”, “E”, “F”, “G”

12^th (Faulkner’s) Kentucky Cavalry Regiment, Companies “E”, “F”, “G”

4^th  Mississippi-Tennessee Infantry Regiment, Company “C”

5^th  TN Infantry Regiment, Companies “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “F”, “G”, “H”, “I” , “K”

46^th TN Infantry Regiment, Companies “A” through “K”

154^th Senior TN Infantry Regiment, Company “F”

 USA 

7^th TN Cavalry Regiment, Company “D”

Civil War Story

 

During the Civil War the Yankees would come by the farm and take anything they could find, such as food, horses and particularly cured hams.  Elmina Cannon (Daughter of Martin Cannon) would tell them that the meat was in the loft of the house and a ladder on the wall  led up.  As the Yanke1es came down the ladder with a ham in their arm, she used a butcher knife to her own good.  It was said that  “she seldom lost a ham, but the Yankees lost soldiers.”

Regiments: Before the beginning of the Civil War, there was a strong feeling among the citizens against secession, but as the war actually began, those feelings changed.  At the election in 1861, the votes cast showed that the Henry Countians were largely in favor of secession.

 In April, 1861. the first company for the confederate Army was raised by Captain. Edward Firzgerald.

        CSA Captain D. F. Alexander's Independent Cavalry Company; General H. B. Lyon's escort.

       Captain J. R. William's Independent Cavalry Company Napier;s Tennessee Cavalry Battalion,

       Company "E". 7th TN Cavalry Regiment,

       Company "G". 10th TN Cavalry Regiment,

       Companies 1st "K", 2nd "K", 2nd "I". 18th (Newsom's) TN Cavalry Regiment,

       Company "D". 20th (Russell's) TN Cavalry Regiment,

       Companies "B", "E", "F",, "K". 12th (Faulkner's) Kentucky Cavalry Regiment,

       Companies "E", "F", "G". 4th Mississippi-Tennessee Infantry Regiment,

       Company "C" 5th TN Infantry Regiment,

Companies "A". "B", "C", "D", "F", "G", "H", "I", "K". 46th TN Infantry Regiment, Companies "A" through "K". 154th Senior TN Infantry Regiment,

Company "F". USA 7th TN Cavalry Regiment,

Company "D". ( This listing of Units provided by Cheryl Adam, Henry County Historical Society.)

 July 1998:   

My wife, Beverly Gail Wren Drewa (Robert Wren's Great Granddaughter), and I went throughout Henry and Carroll County in an attempt to locate the gravesite of Robert, Mahala and/or family members. Only one of the daughter's site was located. It was on private property, and had been destroyed by the landowner.   Grader equipment had leveled the gravesite.  It was south southeast of a community named "Mansfield."  The site was about 1000 yards north of the Carroll County line, approximately 300 yards east of a rail- road track.  Which was still being used at this date.  This  area is also where Robert's son Charles, was an overseer of blacks on a large farm. Shortly thereafter, he joined the Confederate Army with his brother's Robert and Joel. /s/ Vernon H. Drewa 

       Robert Wren and Mahala Wren had the following children:  

            2    i.    Infant² Wren was born in Henry County, Tennessee.  This female baby is listed as 6 months of age in the Henry County, Tennessee 1850 Census.  In the 1860 Census, this child is either Josaphine or Melvina.  Josaphine is listed first in the census and is most likely this child.

            3    ii.    Joel Wren was born in Henry County, Tennessee 1830.  At the 1850 censes he was 20 years of age and listed his occupation as a Farmer in Henry County. Joel is listed as Farming in 1860 Census in Hickman County, Kentucky, Clinton District.  

                  July 1, 1998:  

                  Located in the Roster of Confederate Soldiers records at the National Archives Annex in Fort Wroth.  

                  Joel Wren TN 46th Inf., Co. C.,  Cpl.  (Corporal) Joel must have returned to his home in Henry County, TN to join this outfit.  As he was farming in Hickman County, KY before the Civil War. (Note: The southern area's of Kentucky and the Northern area's of Tennessee were split as to who  supported secession and  who did not.  In fact, one entire Northern Company was formed from Henry County, TN.  The rest went with the Confederates.   Thus, as in the War of  1812, it became Brother against Brother. ) In the case of the Wren's however, they were all dedicated to the Southern efforts.  

7-29-1998

The following is a brief history of Joel's 46th Tennessee Infantry Regiment.             

46th TENNESSEE INFANTRY REGIMENT

Organized at Paris, Tennessee November 29, 1861; reorganized September, 1862;  field consolidation with 55th (Brown's)

Regiment January, 1863; remnant formed part of Fourth Consolidated Tennessee Infantry Regiment paroled at Greensboro, North Carolina,

May 1,1865.    

 

FIELD OFFICERS

 

        Colonels-- John M. Clark, Jonathan S. Dawson, Robert A. Owens.

                  Lieutenant Colonels—J. William Johnson: Robert A. Owens, Joseph D. Wilson.   

                  Majors-- James S. Brown, Joseph D. Wilson, S. C. Cooper.

                  Captains-- James W. Weldon, Joseph D. Wilson ( to Major), E. A. C. McGehee, Co. "A",  Consolidated with "F",  October 24, 1863.

                   John A. Allen, W. G. Randle, Co. "B". Consolidated with "D", "G", and "I" October 24, 1863.

                   John W. Harris, S. W. Cochran, Co. "C". This company was on detached service when the regiment was captured at Island Number 10, and served as 2nd Co. "L" of the 5th Tennessee Infantry Regiment until the fall of 1862. Sylvester C. Cooper (to Major), Pleasant M. Hope,  Co. "D". Consolidated with "G" and "I" October 24, 1863.

                  William A. Tharpe, Co. "E". Consolidated with "H" and "K" October 24, 1863.

                  John C. Poyner, W. T. Sims, Co. "F". Consolidated with "A" October 24, 1863.

                  William B. Vancleave, Peyton H. Randle, Co "G". Consolidated with "B", "D", and "I" October 24, 1863.

                   J. M. Hanna, W. D. Haynes, Co. "H," Consolidated with "E" and "K" October 24, 1863.

                  Robert A. Owens (to Lieutenant Colonel),  Co, "I". Consolidated with "B", "D", and "G" October 24,1863.

                  John D. Paschall, Co. "K". Consolidated with "E", and "H" October 24, 1863.

                  At the reorganization in 1862, Adjutant Jonathan S. Dawson was elected colonel;

                   Captain Robert A.  Owens lieutenant colonel; and Captain J. D. Wilson Major,   

                  Colonel Dawson resigned in December, 1864;

                  Lieutenant Colonel Owens became Colonel; 

                  Major J. D. Wilson Lieutenant Colonel; and Captain S. C. Cooper became Major.

                  The regiment went into camp at Union City, Tennessee, on December 16,1861. While there, Company "C" was detailed to guard the  Mississippi and Ohio Railroad bridge over the Obion River, and was still on this duty when  the rest of the regiment was captured at Island Number 10. In January, 1862 the regiment was ordered to Island Number 10, moving by way of Hickman, Kentucky, where companies "E" and "F" were left temporarily as Provost Guard.

                  While at Island Number 10, the regiment suffered severely from an outbreak of measles. It was only partially armed with shotguns, squirrel rifles and old muskets. On February 28, 1862, the 46th was reported, not brigaded, in Major General John P. McCown's command at Nadrid Bend. On March 17, the forces at Madrid Bend were reported as Stewart's Battery, Hudson's and Wheeler's Cavalry Companies, 1st Alabama-Mississippi-Tennessee, 11th, 12th Arkansas, 1st Alabama, 40th, 46th, and 55th (Brown's) Tennessee Infantry Regiments and Terry's Arkansas Battalion. On the Kentucky shore were the 11th and 12th Arkansas, and 40th  and 46th Tennessee Regiments. On March 26, the 46th reported 374 present for duty, 531 present, 665 present and absent. On April 1, Brigadier General W. W. Mackall, who had just arrived at Madrid Bend to take command, reporting on the condition of his command, stated the 46th had only two companies armed, 400 present for duty, 160 armed. Also present were the 4th Arkansas Battalion,   11th Arkansas  Regiment, 40th, and 55th Tennessee Infantry Regiments, and two companies of cavalry.

 

                  General  Mackall stated "One good regiment would be better than the force I have. It never had any discipline.  It is disheartened and apathetic. So report my best officers." Here at Island Number 10 and Madrid Bend, began an association between the 46th and 55th Tennessee Regiment’s which was to last throughout the war. The 46th, along with the other troops at this point was surrendered at Tiptonville April 8, 1862.

 

                  Many who were unarmed built   rude rafts of logs and loose lumber, escaped across Reelfoot Lake, and returned to their homes. Some of them were rounded up and returned to the regiment after it was released on parole. The enlisted men from the 46th were sent to prison at Camp Douglas, Illinois, the officers to Johnson's Island. The regiment was released on parole at Vicksburg, Mississippi on September 23, 1862. It moved to Jackson, Mississippi, where it was reorganized. On October 26 Major General Sterling Price, commanding the Army of the West, ordered "From General Maury’s Division: 

                     49th/55th,

                     42nd,

                     53rd,

                     46th Tennessee Regiments,

                     9th Tennessee Cavalry Battalion,

                     1st Mississippi,

                     27th Alabama Infantry Regiments to report for duty at Meridian, Mississippi. The regiment moved to Port Hudson, Louisiana, where on January 7, 1863, it was reported in the forces commanded by Major     General Frank Gardner, in Brigadier General Samuel B. Maxey's Brigade, composed of the 42nd, 46th, 48th (Voorhies), 53rd Tennessee Regiments, and 9th Battalion consolidated under Colonel W. A. Quarles, Miles Legion, Brigade, in the 49th/50th Tennessee/7th Texas, 4th, 30th Louisiana Infantry Regiments, and three batteries. From this time on it remained in the same brigade with Colonel Quarles' 42nd Tennessee Regiment, first in Maxey’s Brigade and later in Quarle’s. Brigade. See the history of the 42nd Tennessee Regiment for changes in brigade composition and assignments.      

                  While at Port Hudson, the 46th and 55th Tennessee Regiments were permanently consolidated into one field unit,  although separate muster rolls were maintained. The 46th/55th was first commanded by Colonel A. J. Brown, of the 55th, and later by Colonel Robert A. Owens of the 46th. On May 7, the regiment left Port Hudson for Crystal Springs, Mississippi; thence to Jackson, Mississippi, and was with General    Joseph E. Johnston in his campaign outside the Vicksburg until the fall of that city on July 4, 1863. It fell back to Jackson, Mississippi; from there to Enterprise, Mississippi, where it was camped for about three weeks.     

                  It moved to Mobile, Alabama on August 30 1863.  , and remained at Camp Cummings, near Mobile, until late in November, 1863, when it was ordered to join the Army of Tennessee near Chattanooga.  It arrived at Ringgold, Georgia, on November 1865. , while the Battle of Missionary Ridge was in progress, and fell back to Dalton,1866.  Georgia November 27.  On December 14, 1863, the 46th/55th reported 259 effectives out of  270 present, 386 present and absent, with 230 arms. From Dalton, it was ordered back to Mobile on January 19, 1864; remained at Mobile until May 21, when it was again ordered back to the Army of Tennessee, joining that army at New Hope, Georgia.  It was engaged in the daily marching and skirmishing of the Atlanta Campaign without suffering any heavy loss until the engagement on July 28 at Lickskillet Road, where the 46th/55th lost about 150 men out of 250 engaged in about a half hour’s time.  Here Lieutenant Colonel Wilson was wounded and captured. It was not engaged at Jonesboro, but as part of Major General E. C. Walthall’s Division, it returned with General Hood to Tennessee.  The 46th/55th, along with  troops, captured a blockhouse and a freight train loaded with grain at Big Shanty, Georgia, on this march back. On September 30, 1864, the 46th was reported in Maney’s  Brigade, in consolidation with the 34th Tennessee Infantry, but this was evidently a clerical error, for on the same date it was reported as the 46th/55th in Quarles Brigade, where it properly belonged.     

                  It was in the first line of assault troops at Franklin, November 30, 1864, and suffered terrible loss.  Here Major Cooper was wounded, and Edwin H. Rennolds, in his History of Henry County Commands, stated that Major Cooper told him the that the regiment went into battle with 125 men and came out with 25.  What was left of the regiment took part in the Battle of Nashville, December 15,  1863, and with Walthall's Division, formed part of the rear guard for Hood's Army on its retreat into Mississippi.  

                  Again quoting  Rennolds  "As all example of the depletion of the regiment during the campaign of 1864, it is related by Lieutenant  M. V. B. Valentine that Companies "D" and "E" entered the campaign at New Hope, Georgia in May with 72 men, and came out of it at Nashville, in December, with only two men and one officer fit for duty."  

                  In 1865, it moved to North Carolina to join General Joseph E. Johnston, and participated in the last battle of the war at Bentonville, North Carolina. On March 31, 1865, in the order of battle for Johnston's Army, the 46th was again listed in error in Palmer's Brigade, and in the same report in Quarles' Brigade, commanded by Captain Sol Jones, consisting of the 1st/17th/29th Alabama Regiments and the 42nd/46th/48th/ 49th/53rd/55th Tennessee Regiments with the Tennessee Regiments commanded by Captain Joseph Love. The Tennessee Regiments in Quarles' Brigade were not accounted for in the final reorganization of Johnston's Army on April 9, 1865, but a comparison of the names on the muster rolls shows that the remnant of the 46th Regiment was paroled at Greensboro, North Carolina May 1, 1865 as part of the Fourth Consolidated Tennessee Infantry Regiment commanded by Colonel Anderson Searcy.  

 January 15, 2001: 

                  Received the following information from Karen Finney at jfk000@excit.com: My Joel Wren is not the same one as you wrote about, however he is the Joel Wren from Hickman County.  He was born after the 1850 census to Joel C. ( Born in North Carolina) and Mary A. Wren.  They are listed in the 1850 census with their 4 children.  In the 1860 census of Hickman County, Joel appears as a 9 year old boy along with his parents and 7 brothers.  In 1870 census of Hickman County, Joel is 18 and is listed as a farmer along with six of his brothers still living at home.  In 1880, Joel is still living with his parents, is 29 years old, working on the farm.  Joel is listed as having been born in Kentucky as were all his brothers, which would have put this family in Kentucky since 1840.  In conclusion, I don't think your Joel Wren went to Kentucky, Hickman County.  I wish our Joel Wren's were the same, but it appears that is not the case.  Thanks again, Karen Finney. (Note: This substantiates the fact,  that Joel Wren, son of Robert Wren was not in Hickman County, Kentucky.  /s/ Vernon Drewa.)

    +      4    iii.  Charles Craig Wren was born April 4, 1835.

    +      5    iv.  William Robert Wren was born 1838.

            6    v.   Emily Wren was born in Henry County, Tennessee 1840.  Emily had seven siblings.  She was age 10 in the Henry County, Tennessee 1850 census.

            7    vi.   Caroline Wren was born in Henry County, Tennessee 1842.  Caroline is listed in the Henry County, Tennessee 1850 Census as age, 8.

            8    vii. Martha Ann Wren was born in Henry County, Tennessee 1845.  Martha is listed as age; 6 in the Henry County, Tennessee 1850 Census,

            9    viii. Mary Jane Wren was born in Henry County, Tennessee 1848.  Mary is listed as age 4 in the Henry County, Tennessee 1850 Census.

          10    ix.    Josaphine Wren was born in Henry County, Tennessee 1849.  May 29, 1998: Either Josaphine or her sister Melvina are listed as "Infant" at Age 1/2 year of age in the 1850 census.  Consequently Josaphine being listed first in the 1860 census is listed as the "infant" child born in 1849 or 1850. Melvina's age is not listed, but she could also be the "infant" child born in 1849 or 1850.

          11    x.    Melvina Wren was born in Henry County, Tennessee 1853.   

May 29, 1998:

Refer to Josaphine Wren text for explanation of these two girls ages.    

 

 Second Generation  

 

       4.  Charles Craig² Wren (Robert¹) was born in Henry County, Tennessee April 4, 1835.  Charles died January 6, 1906 in Muskogee, Oklahoma at 70 years of age.   

 

       He married Martha Elizabeth Allen in Cass County, Texas, 1868.  Martha was born in Covington, Jasper County, Ga. February 12, 1846.  Martha was the daughter of Bryant Lee Allen and Caroline Buchanan.  Martha died August 17, 1942 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at 96 years of age. 

 

Martha Elizabeth Allen

 

Martha Elizabeth Allen

Circa 1940

 

 

 

 7-17-1998: 

 Martha was actually born 12 mi East of Covington, Jasper County, Georgia. The following obituary was located from the Ft. Worth Star Telegram from August 1942:  

Wren Community, South of Mt. Vernon, Franklin County, Texas

August 1942

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. WREN, WHO KNEW CIVIL WAR DAYS 

At 96 She Followed Trends of Present Conflict; Funeral Services Scheduled Tomorrow at 3  P. M. War left its stamp on the life of Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Wren, 96, who died last night.  It was not the present conflict, however, but one of more than 70 years ago--the war between the states. Mrs. Wren's two brothers, her brother-in-law and the man who was to be her husband, the late Capt. C. C. Wren, all fought with General Lee. Afterward, she lived to see her world change completely, then lived to see it in the process of another change. Until a few days ago, Mrs. Wren's mind was clear enough to follow with interest the progress of world affairs and political events.  Although during the past five years she had seldom been out of the house at 3220 Avenue G, where she made her home with her only son, Hurd Wren, she was unusually strong for her age and mentally alert. Born in Georgia Mrs. Wren was born Feb. 12, 1846, 12 miles east of Covington in Jasper County, Ga., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bryant L. Allen.  In 1859 the 11 members of the Allen family brought their household furnishings and slaves to Texas. They traveled overland to New Orleans, by riverboat up the old bayou to Jefferson, and again overland to a site 25 miles west of Jefferson, where they settled (Note:  This community was/is Hughes Springs, Texas where most of Martha's siblings and parents are interred. /s/ Vernon Drewa). In 1868, Martha Elizabeth Allen married Capt. C. C. Wren, then a merchant and farmer. Here 20 Years they lived in Dangerfield for many years before moving to Muskogee, Okla., where Mr. Wren died in 1906.  Mrs. Wren and her son came to Fort Worth about 20 years ago. She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church. Other survivors are seven grandsons and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3 P.M. tomorrow at Polytechnic Methodist Church.  Rev. W. W. Ward will officiate, assisted by Rev. J. F. Adams of Grapevine. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.  

7-21-1998:   

Note from Jack Allen Wren, J. (One of Charles Wren’s great grandson.) 

. "If you're talking about Hurd Sr. mother, I was fortunate enough to know her.  She died in the same year as Mamaw (Hurd Sr's. wife). I think I do remember her name was Martha, but all we kids called her Granny.  She dipped snuff and as a kid I use to go out and cut her a peach tree small limb and take a hammer and flatten the end of it to make it like a brush.  She dipped that in her snuff and then sat with it in her mouth.  Guess tobacco did not kill people back then.  She lived to be a 100 ( Ed. Note:  Actual obituary says "she died at age 96").  She lived with Papaw and Mamaw for as long as I could remember.  Back during the depression, a lot of us lived together. I can recall when Mamaw, Papaw, Granny, my mother and dad, my sister and I, and Tunie and Bob all lived in the same small house on Avenue F., near Poly Hi.  I believe Uncle Gerald & Aunt Edith lived next door to us. 2-1-1999: C. C. Wren shows up in the Morris County 1880 Census. Location: E. D. 95 Page # 139 (Note: This would be slightly Northwest of his wife's home south of Hughes Springs, Texas  in the Dangerfield, Texas area.  

 

 

                                5TH TENNESSEE INFANTRY REG1MENT

 

   Organized for State service May 20, 1861;  mustered Confederate service August 9, 1861; reorganized May 6, 1862; consolidated with 4th Tennessee Infantry Regiment December  Colonels‑William E. Travis, Calvin D. 1862; merged into 3rd Consolidated Tennessee   Venable, Jonathan J. Lamb. Infantry Regiment April 9, 1865; paroled at Greensboro, North Carolina May 1, 1865.

FIELD OFFICERS

 Colonels—William E. Travis, Calvin D. Venable, Jonathan J. Lamb. 

Lieutenant Colonels—John D. C. Atkins,Calvin D. Venable, William C. Swor. 

Majors‑‑William C. Swor, Jonathan J. Lamb, B. B. Bunch. 

There were originally twelve companies which were consolidated into ten when the regiment was reorganized, with many changes in company letters. In the list which follows, the original company letters are shown, with changes indicated.

 Captains--B. B. Bunch, Jr., William H. Wilson, Co. "A".

       Men from Henry County.

               John H. Long, Henry F. Bowman, Co. "B". Men from Henry County. Became 2nd Co. "G", May 6, 1862.

               Thomas H. Conway, Co. "C". Men from Henry County. Consolidated with Co. "A", May 6, 1862.

                  A, Wayne Caldwell, Co. "D". Men from Henry County. Became 2nd Co. "B", May 6, 1862.

                  M. Smith Corbitt, P. G. Swor, Co. "E".

 

                 Men from  Benton County. Became 2nd Co. "C", May 6, 1862.

              Josiah H. Porter, H. T. Blanton, fr., Co. ''F".

 

             Men from Henry County. Consolidated with "H" to form 2nd Co. "E", May 6, 1862.

              James E. Fowler, John T. Irion, B. F. Peeples, Co. "G".

 

             Men from Henry County. Became 2nd Co. "I", May 6, 1862.

              J. D. Dumas, Co. "H", Men from Henry County. Consolidated with 7th to form 2nd Co. "E", May 6, 1862.

             W. D. Hallum, Elijah Foust, Co. "I".

 

            Men from Henry County. Became 2nd Co. "F", May 6, 1862.

             H. W. Ballard, Joseph T. Kendall, Co. "K".

 

            Men fron Henry County. "The Marshall Guards." Became 2nd Co. "D", May 6,1862.

            John A. Lauderdale, J. B. Ward, Co. "L".

 

            Men from Fulton County, Kentucky. Became 2nd Co. "K", May 6, 1862.

            J. T. Winfrey, M. M. Fry, Co. C.

 

            Men from Benton County. Became 2nd Co. "H", May 6, 1862.

 

In addition to these companies, Captain John W. Harris' Company "C", 46th Tennessee Infantry Regiment, the bulk of whose regiment was captured at Island Number Ten on April 8, 1862, served with this regiment as 2nd Co. "L" from this date until the fall of 1862. However, the rolls of this company are filed with the 46th Tennessee Infantry. Of the original field officers, Colonel Travis resigned because of ill health; Lieutenant Colonel Atkins was elected to Congress and resigned; and 'Major Swor was disabled and resigned in 1863. Of the later officers, Colonel Venable was seriously wounded at Perryville, and died in December, 1862; Colonel Lamb was killed at Ellsbury Ridge, Georgia in 1864; and Major Henry Hampton, of the 4th Tennessee, took command of the 4th/5th Consolidated Regiment.

 The regiment was organized at Paris, Henry County, Tennessee, in the Provisional Army of Tennessee, and moved to Camp Brown, Union City, Obion County. Here it was reported on July 31, 1861, with 860 men present, armed with flintlock muskets. It was accepted into Confederate service at Camp Brown on August 9, 1861, and went from there to Columbus, Kentucky. It remained at Columbus until January 1, 1862, when it moved to New Madrid, Missouri where there was skirmishing and artillery fire for 13 days; thence to Fort Pillow and Memphis; and finally to Corinth, Mississippi, where it arrived on March 25, 1862.

 During this period its brigade assignments were as follows:

 September 7, 1861, at Columbus, Kentucky. Brigadier General Benjamin F. Cheatham I s Brigade, composed of the 5th, 15th, 22nd and 154th Senior Tennessee Infantry Regiments, and Lieutenant Colonel Blythe's Ist Mississippi Infantry Battalion.

 October 24, 1861. Colonel Travis' Brigade, Brigadier General Gideon J. Pillow's Division. The brigade consisted of the 5th Tennessee, and the 9th and 13th Arkansas Infantry Regiments.

 January 18, 1862. Brigadier General Alexander F. Stewart's Brigade, composed of the 4th Arkansas Infantry Battalion, the 5th Tennessee Infantry, a West Tennessee Infantry Battalion, and Stewart's and Upton's Tennessee Artillery Companies.

 March 1, 1862  at Madrid Bend. Colonel Travis commanded the garrison at Fort Bankhead, consisting of the 5th and 40th (Walker's) Tennessee Infantry Regiments, the 1st Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee Infantry Regiment, and Bankhead's Tennessee Battery. At this time, Major General John P. McCown was in command.

In the Battle of Shiloh, April 6‑7, 1862, the regiment was again in Stewart's Brigade, which was in Brigadier General Charles Clark's 1st Division, Major General Leonidas Polk's Corps. The brigade was composed of the 13th Arkansas, the 4th, 5th and 33rd Tennessee Infantry Regiments, and Stanford's Mississippi Battery. For its conduct in the battle, the regiment was commanded by General Polk.

 At the reorganization after Shiloh, Colonel Venable succeeded Travis in command of the regiment, which remained in Stewart's Brigade for the remainder of the war, first tinder General A. P. Stewart, later under Brigadier General Otho F. Strahl, with some changes in the brigade make‑up.

 The regiment assisted in the fortification of Corinth, marched to Tupelo, thence by rail to Mobile, and finally to Chattanooga, to go with General Braxton Bragg on the expedition into Kentucky. On this campaign Major General Benjamin F. Cheatham was in command of the division, Stewart of the brigade. At the Battle of Perryville, October 8, 1862, the brigade consisted of the 4th, 5th, 24th, 31st, and 33rd Tennessee Infantry Regiments and Stanfords Battery. In this battle the 5th suffered 90 casualties.

 From Perryville, the regiment retreated via Knoxville and Tullahoma to take up station at Murfreesboro. Before the Battle of Murfreesboro December 31, 1862, the regiment was consolidated into five companies, and merged into a field organization with the 4th Tennessee, under the command of Colonel Otho F. Strahl.

    From the 5th Tennessee:‑Companies "A" and 2nd "C" formed Captain W. H. Wilson's Company of 4th/5th Consolidated; 2nd "B" and 2nd "E" formed Captain A. Wayne Caldwell's Company of 4th/5th Consolidated; 2nd "F" and 2nd "H" formed Captain E. Foust's Company of 4th/5th Consolidated; 2nd "G" and 2nd "K" formed Captain J. B. Ward's Company of 4th/5th Consolidated; 2nd "D" and 2nd "I" formed Captain B. F. Peeples' Company of 4th/5th Consolidated.

 Although the two regiments continued to act as a unit from this time on, separate muster rolls of the regiments, and of the original companies were maintained through April, 1864. In the Battle of Murfreesboro the 4th/5th Tennessee had 458 men engaged and suffered 76 casualties; at Chickamauga they had 33 casualties; at Missionary Ridge, 63 casualties.

     For the further history of the consolidated regiment see the history of the Fourth Tennessee Infantry Regiment, with the following exceptions: On October 23, 1863 the Fifth went on an expedition into East Tennessee arriving at Sweetwater on October 29. How­ever, it returned before the Battle of Missionary Ridge.  A report from 2nd Co. "I" shows that it was part of a force which left Dalton, Georgia February 20, 1864, to re­inforce General Leonidas Polk in Mississippi, but on reaching Demopolis, Alabama, were ordered back to Dalton, reaching there February 29, 1864.

 In his sketch of the regiment in Lidsley's Annals, Captain John T. Irion stated that after the termination of the campaign in Tennessee, Captain B. F. Peeples, with twenty five men from the 5th Tennessee, joined General Joseph E. Johnston at Bentonville, North Carolina. These men formed a part of Company "D" of the 3rd Consolidated Tennessee Infantry Regiment which was paroled at Greensboro, North Carolina, May 1, 1865.

 

                                                                               6th TENNESSEE INFANTRY REGIMENT

 

 Organized May 23, 1861; Confederate service August 12, 1861; reorganized May 6, 1862; formed Company "A", 1st Consolidated Tennessee Infantry Regiment April 9, 1865; paroled at Greensboro, North Carolina, 'May 1, 1865.

FIELD OFFICERS

Colonels‑‑William H. Stephens, George C. Porter.

Lieutenant—Colonels Timothy P. Jones, William XI. R. Johns, John L. Harris.

Majors‑George C. Porter, J. A. Wilder,   John L. Harris, Robert C. Williamson.

  Captains‑George C. Porter, S. B. Humphreys, James A. Wilder, David S. Hay, Co. “A”, “The Haywood Blues.”   Formerly Co. "B". Men from Haywood County.

                 John J. Brooks, George G. Person, B. M. Sharp, Co. "B". "The Gotten Zouaves." Formerly Co. "D". Men from Madison County.

                 William W. Treating, Rufus A. Mays, Thomas B. Rains, Co. "C". "The ‑Madison Invincibles." Men from Madison County.

            William M. R. Johns, Robert C. William­-McNeill commanding the 33rd. In the Battle of Missionary Ridge, the regiment reported 24 casualties, and on December 14, 1863, reported an effective strength of only 90 men out of a total of 124 present.

      In January, 1864, the regiment with the brigade was reported in Major General Thomas C. Hindman's Corps, but on February 20, 1864, the brigade was returned to Hardee's Corps, Cheatham's Division. The regiment spent the winter near Dalton, Georgia, and with the brigade participated in the Atlanta Campaign, during which Colonel Jones and Lieutenant Colonel McNeill were killed, although no separate reports of regimental activities were found. Then, with General Flood, it returned to Tennessee, and the Battles of Franklin and Nashville.

      On December 10, 1864, just after the Battle of Franklin, the brigade was reported commanded by Colonel A. J. Kellar, with the 4th/5th/31st/33rd/38th Tennessee Regiments consolidated into one unit under Lieutenant Colonel Luke W. Finlay. and 19th/24th/41st Tennessee Regiments another unit under Captain D. A. Kennedy. There followed the move to North Carolina to join General Joseph E. Johnston, where at Smithfield, North Carolina on March 31, 1865 the brigade was reported with the same organization except that Colonel C. W. Heiskell was in command of the 19th/24th/41st Regiments.

          On April 9, 1865 the 4th, 5th, 19th/24th/31st/35th/38th/41st Tennessee Infantry Regiments formed the 3rd Consolidated Tennessee Infantry Regiment, commanded by Colonel James D. Tillman, which was surrendered and paroled at Greensboro, North Carolina May 1,1865.

                                                  34th TENNESSEE INFANTRY REGIMENT

 

Also called 4th Tennessee Volunteer Regiment. 4th Tennessee Infantry Regiment, Provisional Army. 4th Confederate (Tennessee) Infantry Regiment

    Organized August 5, 1861; Confederate service August 19 to 21, 1861; reorganized April 18, 1862; merged into 1st Consolidated Tennessee Infantry Regiment April 9, 1865 paroled at Greensboro, North Carolina May 1, 1865.

FIELD OFFICERS

Colonels‑William M. Churchwell, James A. McMurry, Robert N. Lewis. 

Lieutenant Colonels--James A. McMurry, Robert N. Lewis, Oliver A. Bradshaw. 

Majors—Robert N.Lewis, Oliver A. Bradshaw, Joseph Bostick. 

The companies changed letters at the reorganization. Those used after the reorganization are shown below, with prior letters indicated. 

CAPTAINS‑‑Joseph Bostick, Leaven Alley, Co. "A", formerly "H" "The Davis Guards." Men from Bridgeport, Alabama. 

Jeff 0. Tarkington, Ezekiel D. Polk, Co. "B", formerly "E". "The Hardin County Boys". Men from Hardin County.

 William H. Burrough, Co. "C". "The Rhett Artillery" Men from Knox County. This company was transformed into Artillery in December 1861, and Captain Holmes' Company received in its place.

 John W. Smith, George W. Byrom, Co. "C", formerly "F" "The Ridgeville Guards". Men from Moore (then part of Franklin) County. T. B. Griffin, Jason H. Dicus, NV. H. Dicus, Co. "D", formerly "I". "The Jackson Mountaineers." Men from Jackson Count,,,.

 James E. Martin, Co. "E", formerly "K". "The Wilkerson Guards". Men probably from Mississippi. Transferred July 5, 1862 to 2nd Mississippi Infantry Battalion.

 Leslie T. Hardy, Michael Fitzpatrick, Co. "F", formerly "A". "The Acklen Rifles." Men from Davidson County.

 Philip H. Roberts, Davis H. Barnes, Co.

 "G", formerly "D". "The Overton Rifles." Men from Jackson County, Alabama.

 Charles D. Jackson, Oliver H. P. Mullins, Co. "H" formerly "B". "The Ensley Guards." Men from Shelby County. 

John F. Ross, Campbell Brown, George P. Henry, Co. "I", formerly "G". "The Coffee County Guards." Men from Coffee County.

 D. K. Holmes, David P. Skelton, Henry D. Tipton, Co. "K". Organized at Cumberland Gap, January 20, 1862. Replaced Ist Co. "C". All of these companies were mustered at Camp Sneed, Knoxville, during August 1861, except Company "K". The regiment was mustered into Confederate service at Camp Sneed with ten companies, two of which were transferred out of the regiment, and one company added. A regimental roster dated March, 1865, signed by Lieutenant Colonel 0. A. Bradshaw, commanding the regiment, gave the following information: "First organized by Colonel William M. Churchwell at KnoxviIle, Tennessee, August 19, 1861. Reorganized April 1862. First known as the Fourth Confederate (Tennessee) Regiment, but there being another Tennessee regiment registered at the War Department by that number, we were changed to the 34th Tennessee Regiment. All records belonging to the regiment having been lost at different times, there may be some mistakes in dates, but the roster is as correct as could be made without the records of the regiment. It is impossible to forward orders as to promotions and appointments, they having been lost as stated above."

 The regiment officially designated as the 4th Tennessee Infantry by the Adjutant and Inspector General's Office was that formed by Colonel R. P. Neely, in West Tennessee. On November 16, 1861, the Adjutant and Inspector General's Office directed that this regiment should be known as the 34th Tennessee Infantry, but the order never attained general recognition, and in most field reports the regiment was called the 4th Tennessee Infantry, Provisional Army. It was also sometimes re‑ ported as the 4th Confederate Infantry, but this was the official designation of the regiment first called the 1st Alabama‑Mississippi ‑Tennessee Infantry Regiment.

 Since the individual companies came from such widely separated areas of Tennessee, it is evident the companies were originally organized sometime prior to the muster at Camp Sneed in August, 1861. Field officers elected were William Churchwell, colonel; James A. McMurry, lieutenant colonel; Robert N. Lewis, major. At the reorganization in 1862, Lieutenant Colonel McMurry became colonel; Major Lewis became lieutenant colonel; and Oliver A. Bradshaw was elected major. McMurry died of wounds October 2, 1862; Lewis became colonel, Bradshaw lieutenant colonel, and Captain Joseph Bostick major.

 On September 15, 1861, the regiment was reported as part of Brigadier General Felix K. Zollicoffer's command at Knoxville, with 654 present for duty, 777 present, and 850 present and absent. On September 24, Zollicoffer reported the regiment still at Knoxville with 790 men, totally unarmed. November 2, 1861, Zollicoffer reported he had left Rains (11th Tennessee) and Churchwell, with a battalion from the 16th Alabama at Cumberland Gap under command of Colonel Rains. On November 26, with Churchwell in command, the same troops were still at Cumberland Gap, at which time the 34th reported 603 present for duty, 731 present, 836 present and absent.

 On January 21, 1862, still at Cumberland Gap, Colonel James E. Rains' Brigade was composed of the 11th and 34th Infantry Regiments, 3rd Tennessee Cavalry Battalion and Burrough's Battery. The 34th reported 521 present for duty, 756 present and absent. The regiment remained in the vicinity of Cumberland Gap until June 17, 1862. On May 31, in the order of battle for Major General E. Kirby Smith's command, the regiment was reported in Brigadier General C. L. Stevenson's Division, composed of the 30th Alabama, 3rd Georgia Battalion, 29th North Carolina, 11th, 32nd, 34th, 36th Tennessee Infantry Regiments, and three batteries.

 On June 17, according to company reports, the regiment moved to Bean's Station on Clinch Mountain, skirmished at Jones' Station and Walden's Ridge, and was stationed during July and August at Woodson's Station, about 40 miles from Morristown, and from there moved back to Cumberland Gap September 18, 1862, marched to Frankfort, Kentucky, and retreated back to Cumberland Gap, and from there was ordered to Lenoir Station, where it was stationed October 30, 1862, a march of something over 500 miles. During this time it was in Stevenson's Division, Rains' Brigade, on July 3, 1862, composed of the 11th and 34th Tennessee, 29th North Carolina, 42nd Georgia Infantry Regiments, 3rd Georgia Infantry Battalion, and Yeiser's Georgia Battery.

    It moved from Lenoir Station November 16, 1862, by rail to Normandy, from there to Readyville, where it was transferred into Brigadier General George Maney's Brigade at LaVergne, Tennessee. This brigade was in Lieutenant General Leonidas Polk's Corps, Major General Benjamin F. Cheatham's Division, and was composed of the Ist/27th, 6th/9th, 34th Tennessee Infantry Regiments, Maney's 24th Sharpshooter Battalion, and Smith's 'Mississippi Battery. As part of this brigade it was engaged in the Battle of Murfreesboro December 31, 1862, and the 34^th reported 54 casualties out of 371 engaged. In reports of the battle the regiment was variously referred to as the 4tb Tennessee (Provisional Army), 4th Tennessee Volunteers, and 4th Confederate Regiment.

 The regiment was stationed at Shelbyville and Tullahoma until July 1, 1863 when it moved to Chattanooga. From Chattanooga, it fell back to LaFayette, Georgia, and then back to the Chickamauga battle September 19‑20, 1863. In this fight, the 34th entered the engagement with 163 men, and had 65 casualties. Colonel McMurry was mortally wounded, Lieutenant Colonel Lewis and Major Bradshaw wounded, and Captain Bostick took command in the later stages of the battle. On

September 22, in the seizure of Missionary Ridge, the regiment lost another 10 men. From Missionary Ridge, the regiment moved to Sweetwater, about October 1.

 On November 12, 1863 the brigade was transferred to the Division of Major General W. H. T. Walker, and at this time was composed of 1st/27th, 6th/9th, 34th, 41st, 50th Regiments and the 24th Sharpshooter Battalion. On December 14, 1863, the 34th reported 112 effectives, 165 present, 273 present and absent, with 105 arms.

From January through April, 1864 the regiment was stationed at Dalton, Georgia, with the exception of a move to Demopolis, Alabama and return February 19 to 29th. This was an expedition which was started to reinforce General Leonidas Polk in Mississippi, but which was recalled before reaching its destination. On February 20, 1864 the Brigade was returned to Hardee's Corps, Cheatham's Division, with Lieutenant Colonel Bradshaw in command of the 34th. As part of Manev's Brigade it participated in the Atlanta Campaign, the return to Tennessee under General Hood, and the move to North Caro­lina to join General Joseph E. Johnston in the spring of 1865, although no details of its ac­tivities in these campaigns were found.

On April 30, Lieutenant Colonel Bradshaw was reported in command of a field consolidation of the 34th Regiment and 24th Tennessee Infantry Battalion By June 30, the 19th Tennessee had been added to the brigade, and the 41st transferred to Strahl's Brigade. On September 30, the brigade was reported as composed of 1st/27th, 6th/9th, 19th, 34th/ 46th and 50th Tennessee Infantry Regiments. Lieutenant Colonel Bradshaw was in command of the 34th/46th.

 On December 10, 1864, just after the Battle of Franklin, Colonel Hume R. Feild was reported in command of a brigade composed of the 6th/9th/34th/50th Tennessee commanded by Lieutenant Colonel George W. Pease, and the 1st/27th, 8th/16th/28th. Tennessee Infantry Regiments. The 34th was not shown in the order of battle for General Joseph E. Johnston's Army at Smithfield, North Carolina, March 31, 1865, but in the final reorganization of Johnston's Army April 9, 1865, the 34th was part of the 1st Consolidated Tennessee Infantry Regiment, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Oliver A. Bradshaw of the 34th, consisting of the 1st/6th/8th/9th/l6th/27th/ 28th/34th Regiments and 24th Battalion. This regiment was part of the brigade commanded by Brigadier General Joseph E. Palmer, which, with the rest of Johnston's Army was surrendered and paroled at Greensboro, North Carolina May 1, 1865.

  

                                                                       39^th  (AVERY’S) TENNESSEE INFANTRY REGIMENT 

                                                                                     Also called 4^th Confederate Infantry 

  Organized December 1896; broken up September 1862.

    This regiment is so indexed in the Official Records, but when finally organized it was called the 1^st Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi Infantry.  It was first mentioned by Brigadier General W. H. Carroll, at Chattanooga, on November 17, 1861, when he wrote the Secretary of War: “Colonel Arny’s  (Avery’s) Regiment will move to join me in a few days.  He needs a few more companies.  They are reported, but not in camp.”

   On December 9, 1861, Carroll, then at Knoxville, advised Major General G. B. Crittenden:  In addition to  the two regiments mentioned (Looney’s and White’s) there are seven companies that have been mustered into service that  heretofore been nominally under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Avery which were assigned t me by the Secretary of War.  They have not been organized into a regiment for the reason that three of them, which I left at Camp of Instruction, Germantown, Tennessee, were ordered to Fort Pillow by General Pillow, at Columbus, Kentucky. The other four companies are in the neighborhood of Knoxville. 1 have written General Pillow protesting his interference with my command, and requested him to order the three companies now at Fort Pillow to move immediately to this place. Should lie do so, the regiment will be organized at once. Should he not do so, I will appeal to the Secretary of War." 

On December 28,1861, Major General G. B. Crittenden reported: "Colonel Avery's Regiment, incomplete, at Bowling Green, Kentucky." On December 13, 1861 the Adjutant and Inspector General's Office at Richmond, in a list of troops "now in service, enlisted for the war," listed the 39th Tennessee Infantry, Colonel W. T. Avery.

However, Colonel Alpheus Baker, of the 1st Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi Infantry, stated in Lindsley's Annals, that he was captain in the 1st Alabama Regiment at Pensacola in December, 1861, when he received a wire from Fort Pillow informing him lie had been elected colonel of a regiment just organized there. He found there a regiment composed of four Alabama, four Tennessee, and two Mississippi companies, Lieutenant Colonel William T. Avery in command. By a compromise, the regiment was called the 1st Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi Regiment. It did duty at Fort Pillow

until February 26, 1862, when it was ordered to New Madrid, Missouri, where it erected a breastwork from Saint John's Bayou to the Mississippi River. It evacuated that position on March 13, 1862, and engaged in the attempt to hold Island Number 10, until surrendered as part of General W. M. Mackall's forces on April 8, 1862. 

After being exchanged, the regiment was broken up, and the four Tennessee companies went into the reorganized 42nd Tennessee Infantry Regiment, where the personnel records are filed.

 Colonel Baker stated the four Tennessee companies were as follows:

 Captains-‑Joseph Barbiere, Co. "A". "The Gayoso Guards." Composed almost entirely of Irishmen.  Became 2nd Co. "B", 42nd Tennessee Infantry. Men from Memphis,

                John L. Morphis, Co. "G". Became 2nd Co. "A", 42nd Tennessee Infantry. Men from McNairy County.

                John R. Farrabee, Co. "H". Became 2nd Co. "C", 42nd Tennessee Infantry. Men from Shelby County.

               James M. Grace, Austin M. Duncan, Co. "K". Became 2nd Co. "D", 42nd Tennessee Infantry. Men from Middleton, Hardeman County.

 For the further history of these companies, see the history of the 42nd Tennessee Infantry Regiment.

       Charles Craig Wren and Martha Elizabeth Allen had the following child:  

    +    12    i.    Robert Hurd³ Wren was born December 8, 1870. (Note: It is about a one hundred percent certainty, that Robert Hurd had other siblings in the area when he married.  As of January 1999, I haven’t done additional research on this family.  /s/ Vernon H. Drewa.)   

       5.  William Robert² Wren (Robert¹) was born in Henry County, Tennessee 1838.  William died in Grosvenor, Brown County, Texas.   

       He married Mary Anne Smith in Carroll County, Tennessee, August 1, 1865.  Mary died in Grosvenor, Brown County, Texas.   

11-24-1998:

Mary is interred in Fairview Cemetery, Brown County, Texas. This information provided by Bobby Joe Wren of California. This is Robert Jr., age 22 in 1860 Henry County Census. Robert Wren had 7 siblings.  He is listed as age 12 in the 1850 Henry County, Tennessee Census.   

This area is  in the middle of the 2nd largest Civil War Battle fought.  The Fort Donelson Battle, where approximately 14000 CSA troops were captured. This is also where Stephen W. Turner, Lt, CSA was captured. Ironically, Stephen was later to become related to the Wren's through his siblings.  

July 1, 1998:  

The following was located in the Roster of Confederate Soldiers at the Fort Worth Annex of the National Archives. Robert Wren, TN, 4th Inf. Co. E. Please refer to the TN, 4th Inf. Co. E., in Charles Craig Wren's documents,  which has it recorded. So he wound up starting the war with his brother Charles Craig. Obtaining their profiles from the Washington National Archives.  

11-24-1998:  

Bobby Joe Wren, another GGGrandson of Robert and Mahala contacted me with the following: 

Provided info on the Children of his Grandfather, William Craig Wren.  

Bobby Joe Wren of California is the grandson of William Craig.  His father is William Bobby Wren. William Craig moved to Antioch, Calif. during the 20's. Robert Wren, sibling of Charles Craig; moved to Brown County after his marriage.  Both he and his wife, Mary Ann Smith are interred in the Cemetery at Grosvenor in Brown County, Texas.  

William Robert Wren fought in the Battle of Shilo, April 1862.  He was 23. He was wounded in battle and discharged from CSA April 1862. He is interred at Fairview Cemetery, Brown County, Texas. William Robert and Mary Anne moved to Texas January 6, 1893 to land in Grosvenor, Brown County. Mary Anne filed for Confederate soldiers pension in Texas May 1, 1915.  

2-1-1999:  

William Robert is in the Brownwood, Brown County 1880 Census, Page #381.  

       William Robert Wren and Mary Anne Smith had the following children:  

    +    13    i.    Mitty M.³ Wren was born June 22, 1866.

          14    ii.    John R. Wren was born in Rogersville, Hawkins County, Tennessee 1868.

          15    iii.    Walter Randolph Wren was born in Rogersville, Hawkins County, Tennessee February 16, 1873.  Walter died January 25, 1951 in Grosvenor, Brown County, Texas, at 77 years of age.  11-24-1998: Provided by Bobby Joe Wren. Was never married. Buried in Fairview Cemetery, Texas..

    +    16    iv.    Martha Lula Wren was born February 27, 1873.

    +    17    v.    William Craig Wren was born January 1, 1878.

          18    vi.    Maggie Lvonia Wren was born in Rogersville, Hawkins County, Tennessee 1883.  Maggie died 1928 in Grosvenor, Brown County, Texas, at 45 years of age. 

 11-24-1998:  

                  Was never married.  Interred in Fairview Cemetery, Brown County, Texas.

          19    vii.    Richard Herman Wren was born in Rogersville, Hawkins County, Tennessee September 1885.  He married Pearl Minyard in Brown County, Texas, May 11, 1913.

  Third Generation

  

       12.  Robert Hurd³ Wren (Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in Morris County, Texas December 8, 1870.  Robert died February 1, 1960 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at 89 years of age.  His body was interred February 3, 1960 in Greenwood Cemetery, Ft. Worth, Texas. 

 

        He married Fannie Kennon Thompson in Mt. Vernon, Franklin County, Texas, April 23, 1890.  Fannie was born in Fort Gaines, Georgia March 19, 1872.  Fannie was the daughter of Robert Thompson and Lula Sinquefield.  Fannie died September 21, 1942 in Decatur, Texas, at 70 years of age. 

 Fannie Kennon Thompson

Fannie Kennon Thompson

Circa: Not known.

 The following appeared in the Ft. Worth Star Telegram April  23, No Year provided. (Probably 1940)

 Four generations of the Wren family photographed Monday night when Mr. and Mrs. Hurd Wren, 3220 Avenue G, were honored on the eve of their golden wedding anniversary at a reception given by the Texas Wesleyan College and Polytechnic Methodist Church in the College parlor.  J. Allen Wren , son of the couple, held his daughter, Janey, aged 14 months, for the photograph.  Mrs. Mattie Wren, 94, mother of Hurd Wren, is seated between Allen and Hurd.  Mrs. Hurd Wren is at the right.  

 

GIFTS AND GREETING UPSET GOLDEN WEDDING PLANS

 

Expecting to spend a quiet golden wedding anniversary exchanging memories, Mr. and Mrs. Hurd Wren were surprised Tuesday at dawn when a series of telephone calls began and a constant stream of floral gifts arrived at their door. The couple had thought their celebration ended Monday night when Texas Wesleyan College and Polytechnic Methodist Church honored them with an informal reception attended by four generations of the family. A dinner given by five of their sons Saturday night inaugurated their observance. Wren, who operates the "Ram Book Store" at TWC, was born near Jefferson, Texas, in 1870.  A year later, Fanny Kay Thompson was born in Fort Gaines, Ga., and came to Mount Vernon in 1888, where she met Wren and became his bride two years later.  An un-ordained Methodist preacher for 16 years, Wren is a steward at Polytechnic Methodist Church. The couple have seven sons to congratulate them.. Their three daughters are deceased. Oldest family member of the reception in the college parlor was Mrs. Mattie Wren, 94, mother of Wren.  She makes her home with the pair at 3220 Ave., G, and joined three grandchildren of the couple at their celebration.  The nonagenarian, who came to Texas from Covington, Ga., just prior to the Civil War, is the widow of a Confederate veteran, Capt. C. C. Wren, who died in 1906. Sons of Mr. and Mrs. Hurd Wren are Herman of Dallas; Ewing, Robert, Gerald C. and J. Allen, all of Fort Worth; Ashton of Birmingham and Hurd Jr. of Washington.  Ashton and Hurd Jr. were unable to attend their parents' celebration, but will telephone greetings Tuesday night. President Law Sone of TWC and Rev. W. W. Ward, pastor of the Polytechnic church, were among reception guests. College students aided and gave a musical program. Interred:  Ft. Worth, Texas.

 

Fannie Kennon Thompson

Circa 1940

 

 

Robert Hurd Wren

 

 

Circa 1939 at Allen Wren's Home, 3708 Ave J., Ft. Worth, Texas

Hurd and Fannie with all their Sons.

L-R Rear: Bob, Ewing, Hurd Jr., Allen

L-R Middle: Gerald, Ashton, Herman

Front: Hurd Sr., Fannie Kennon Thompson Wren

 

Robert Hurd Wren

Circa-1940

 

L to R: Fannie Kennon Thompson, Hurd Sr., and Hurds mother,

 Martha Elizabeth Allen

 Hurd and Fannie were married in Mt. Vernon, Texas by Rev. J. B. Stringer, Primitive Baptist Minister.

7-17-1998: 

Marriage recorded in Franklin County Courthouse Marriage Record Book b, page 207.  

Wrote for Original Marriage Certificate this date.  It was never retrieved from the Courthouse. /s/ Vernon Drewa

 Robert Hurd Wren and Fannie Kennon Thompson Marriage  is recorded in Book B, Page 207 at the Franklin, Texas court house.  

Mrs. Hare at the Franklin County Historical Society was most helpful with me in looking up data on the family.  She also advised that they are now in the process of recording all graves and cemeteries in Franklin County. It is believed the parents of Fannie are interred in the "City Cemetery", a very short way North of Town. Drove through it, but too hot to get out and walk the Cemetery.  Need to check periodically to see if they have located the Thompson's and also "Leta Wren, " who was the twin of Herman Wren is interred here. She lived but three years.  (Mrs. Hare’s address as of this date: Martha Hare Box 289 Mt. Vernon, Texas 75467.) 

Hurd and Fannie’s marriage certificate reads:  

Married in Mt. Vernon, Texas April 23, 1890 by Rev. J. B. Stringer, Primitive Baptist Minister.  

The following is from the Ft. Worth Star Telegram, Tuesday morning February 2, 1960.

 

 

 

 

 

Photograph of painting of Hurd Wren, Sr.

Believed to be painted in mid 40's.

 

 

FUNERAL SLATED FOR HURD S. WREN SR.

 

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Moore Chapel, 4912 E. Lancaster, for Hurd S. Wren Sr.,  90, of 917 Ayers, veteran advertising executive. Rev. H. Brown Loyd, pastor of Polytechnic Methodist Church, of which Wren was a member, will officiate.  Burial will be in Greenwood. Wren, a Fort Worth resident 43 years, died Monday in a convalescent home. During the 1920's, he was advertising manager for the L. G. Gilbert Company. Later he held the same job with Sanger Brothers when the department store was located here. After that, he organized his own advertising company, retiring in 1935. At Polytechnic Methodist Church, he served as an associate teacher of the Couples' Class and as steward. He was a licensed Methodist lay minister. Surviving are six sons, Gerald, Allen and Bob Wren of Fort Worth, Herman Wren of Atlanta, Ga., and Ewing Wren of Tyler; nine grand- children and 10 great-grandchildren. Active pallbearers will be Ned Henry, T. C. Clary, L. T. Martin, R. D. Smith, N. L. Payne and Bill Kerr. Honorary pallbearers: Dr. Law Sone, Claude Cunningham, Oscar Morrin, C. L. Edmons, Jimmy Dollar, Jake Saunders, C. C. Bock, and Coleman Hightower. Arrangements:  Hugh M. Moore and Sons, 4912 East Lancaster, Ft. Worth, Texas.

 

The following is from April 26, 1940 edition of Ft. Worth Star Telegram:

 

Mr. and Mrs. Hurd Wren Are Honored

 

 Expecting to spend a quiet golden wedding anniversary exchanging memories, Mr. and Mrs. Hurd Wren were surprised Tuesday at dawn when a series of telephone calls began and a constant stream of floral gifts arrived at their door. The couple had thought their celebration ended Monday night when Texas Wesleyan College and Polytechnic Methodist Church honored them with an informal reception attended by four generations of the family. A dinner given by five of their sons Saturday night inaugurated their observance. Wren, who operates the "Ram Book Store" at TWC, was born near Jefferson, Texas, in 1870.  a year later, Fanny Kay Thompson was born in Fort Gaines, Ga., and came to Mount Vernon in 1888, where she met Wren and became his bride two years later.  An un-ordained Methodist preacher for 16 years, Wren is a steward at Polytechnic Methodist Church.  The couple have seven sons to congratulate them. Their three daughters are deceased. Older family member of the reception in the college parlor was Mrs. Mattie Wren, 94, mother of Wren.  She makes her home with the pair at 3220 Ave. G, and joined three grandchildren of the couple at their celebration.  The nonagenarian, who came to Texas from Covington, Ga., just prior to the Civil War, is the widow of Confederate veteran, Captain C.C. Wren, who died in 1906. Sons of Mr. and Mrs. Hurd Wren are Herman of Dallas; Ewing, Robert, Gerald C., and J. Allen, all of Fort Worth; Ashton of Birmingham, and Hurd Jr., of Washington. Ashton and Hurd Jr., were unable to attend their parents' celebration, but telephoned greetings Tuesday night. President Law Sone of TWC and Rev. W. W. Ward, pastor of the Polytechnic church, were among reception guests.  College Students aided and gave a musical program.  

June 28, 1998:  

Messages have been left on the Texas Genealogy Web Site for the Hurd Wren family in the following counties. Marion, Morris, Red River, Franklin and Fannin.  

Charles Craig married in Morris or Marion County in 1868.     

Nothing known as to his reasoning for coming to the Morris or Marion County area of Texas. His son, Robert Hurd Wren was born however in Morris County in 1870. If directions are correct from his mothers records, Martha Elizabeth Allen, her father settled about 25 West of Jefferson which could be the area which is now covered by Lake of the Pines. Or could be near Ore City, Upshur County, Texas. A deserted community, known as the Wren Community in late 1800’s was located by Vernon Drewa.  This area is on the North side of Lake Cypress Springs, and due East of FM113. One should take FM113 South from Mt. Vernon, Texas. There was also a Post Office located in the community, though it is non existent today.  

Charles was a Merchant and Farmer when they married. It is known that Charles and Martha resided in Dangerfield for a period of time and am certain that Dangerfield is where Hurd was born.  Hurd married in Mt. Vernon where his eldest son, Herman was born. Herman had a twin sister, Leta who died a few years later in Clarksville, Texas. Hurd and Fannie lived in Mt. Vernon until shortly before 1895 when they moved to Clarksville, Texas.  They then moved to Ladonia shortly before 1897.  They remained in Ladonia until late 1904, when the family moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma.  

Please refer to the text records of Charles Craig for the family's time in Muskogee.  

July 1, 1998:  

Located a photograph and obituary write- up in the Ft. Worth Press as follows:

 

Hurd S. Wren Sr.

 

(Note: This is the first time an "S" has appeared in Hurd’s name in my research. It could be a misprint from the newspaper. /v/ Vernon H. Drewa.)  

Hurd W. Wren, St., 90 of 917 Ayers, retired veteran advertising executive and Methodist lay-minister who died Monday, will be buried in Greenwood after funeral services at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Moore Chapel here.  Rev. H. Loyd Brown will officiate. Active pallbearers will be Ned Henry, T. C. Clary, L. T. Martin, R. D. Smith, N. L. Payne and Bill Kerr. Date of article is February 1, 1960.  

7-25-1998:  

The following provided by Jack Allen Wren, Jr:  “Speaking of Effie reminds me.  You might check on the name Grogan or Grogen, or something like that, as being the last name of Hurd Sr's wife ( Ed. note:  This would be incorrect, as I have the original marriage recording from Mt. Vernon, Franklin County, for  R. Hurd Sr,. and Fannie Kennon Thompson. /s/ Vernon Drewa) I remember we had a lady that we all called Cousin Effie that lived in the TCU area, and she was an old maid cousin of my Grandmother Wren (MawMaw).  

7-25-1995: 

Checked with Mrs. Edith Wren this date. She said that she well rembember’s  a "Cousin Effie."  Her last name was Groggan and was a cousin of "Geralds." (Ed. Note:  Meaning Gerald Wren. If she was a cousin of Gerald's, it would support a claim, that there might have been more Wren children, than Hurd Sr. Or else, this Mrs. Groggan was a descendant of the sister/brother of Fannie Kennon Thompson.)  Edith said that Effie's last name was spelled Groggan.  And, that she always seemed found of Gerald. However. However, she appeared to come on to other Wren family members, and believe the Gerald Wren family was beneath her station.  She did have a daughter, which Edith can't recall at this time. Gail, my wife, recalls visiting her after she was grown! She doesn't remember at what age she was however. Edith says that, "she was apparently very wealthy," because the Wren's couldn't understand why she donated her estate to TCU, rather than them.  Gail, also said that she thought she was an old maid.  

       Robert Hurd Wren and Fannie Kennon Thompson had the following children:  

    +    20    i.    Herman⁴ Wren was born November 3, 1891.

          21    ii.    Leta Wren was born in Mt. Vernon, Franklin County, Texas March 10, 1893.  Leta died July 23, 1896 in Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, at 3 years of age.  Her body was interred in Mt. Vernon, Franklin County, Texas. 

 7-17-1998:  

                  Leta was the twin sister (Per Franklin County Court Documents) of Herman Wren.  She died in 1896 in Clarksville, Texas. She was either brought back or sent back to MT. Vernon for burial. Since the County hasn't compiled a cemetery and burial location for those they have death documents. I did not try to walk any Cemetery. However, documents indicate that she is buried in the "City Cemetery", along with Robert Thompson, her Grandfather. Other Thompsons are listed in the Cemetery documents, and perhaps if they are all buried in the same plot, it will give some indication if Fannie Kennon Thompson had siblings.

          22    iii.    Ashton Wren was born in Clarksville, Texas May 9, 1895.  Ashton died March 18, 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia, at 55 years of age.  His body was interred March 21, 1951 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.  He married Trilby Stackhouse in Unknown.  Trilby was born in Unknown April 11, 1895.  Trilby died September 1, 1980 in Atlanta, Georgia., at 85 years of age. 

            

Trilby Stackhouse Wren

 

                  The following is from the Obituary  section , Atlanta, Ga., newspaper: 

                  WREN

                   Mrs. Trilby Wren, 85, 2913 North Hills Drive Northeast passed away Monday. Survivors: Sister-in-law, Alice Wren, Atlanta, Georgia. Graveside services 1:30 p.m. Friday Greenwood Memorial Park.  Arrangements Greenwood, 3100 White Settlement Rd at University Dr. The H. M. Patterson and Son Funeral Home P.O. Box 7370 Station C. Atlanta, Georgia 30357, prepared the body for shipment to Ft. Worth, Texas. 

                   Trilby was born April 11,1895 and passed away September 1, 1980. She passed away at the Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, Ga.

                  Ashton's occupation: Salesman.  Ashton Wren Ashton married Trilby Stackhouse. No dates on anything else known at this time.  

                  Following is the obituary that appeared in the Ft. Worth Star Telegram.              

                  Ashton is interred in Greenwood Cemetery, Ft. Worth, Texas.

 

Ashton Wren

Ashton Wren

 

                  Ashton Wren, who died Sunday in Atlanta, Georgia, will be buried in Greenwood after funeral services at 2:00 PM Wednesday in Meissner's Funeral Home. He was the son of Hurd Wren, 2742 Ave. I.   Wren was a native of Clarksville, Texas., and lived in Oklahoma before going to Georgia in 1936.  He was District Manager for a garment manufacturing company.  Surviving are his wife Trilby, father and six brothers, Gerald  C., Bob, and Allen Wren of Ft. Worth. Ewing of Houston.  Herman of Dallas and Hurd Wren Jr. of Atlanta.  

                  4-23-98:  

                  Edith Turner Wren said that Ashton died of MS.  

                  7-21-1998:  

                  The following is a memory that Aston's nephew, Jack Allen Wren, Jr. wrote of him. I once visited he and Trilby in the early 1940's in their beautiful home in Drud Hills, a rather above average income area of Atlanta, Ga. Their home was beautiful, and the neighborhood very nice so I always assumed his job, a Factory Rep., for a Woman's Lingerie Manufacturer, paid very well. I don't know the dates, but I believe it was in the late 40's or early 50's, Ashton had a bad car accident that left him with a broken back and pretty well incapacitated.  Hurd Jr. was in Washington at the time and somehow he and Ashton became partners with Hurd driving Aston to his clients which I understood covered most of the Southeast.  Ashton died soon after than from complications he received in the accident. Hurd took his territory and was still with that company when he, Hurd, died from a heart attack in a Motel in either South or Nor Carolina. I believe this was in the early 60's.  That was about all I knew about Ashton, except he and Trilby used to come to Texas on visits every three or four years.  Oh yes, I am sure Ashton was brought back to Ft. Worth for final burial. I remember think how cruel it was for Trilby. She had a service in Atlanta and then brought him to Texas for another service and burial. You can probably check that out with either Rose Hill or White Settlement (Ed. Note: Aston is interred at Greenwood Cemetery in Fort Worth, which is on White Settlement Road.)  I will finish the story on Hurd when I get to his chronological spot in this outline.  This was however how Hurd Jr. and family ended up in Georgia.

 

 

          23    iv.    Lottie Wren was born in Ladonia, Texas July 21, 1897.  Lottie died August 17, 1900 in Ladonia, Texas, at 3 years of age.

    +    24    v.    Gerald Craig Wren was born September 27, 1899.

    +    25    vi.    Jack Allen Wren was born November 7, 1901.

          26    vii.    Effie Jane Wren was born in Ladonia, Texas October 6, 1903.  Effie died February 14, 1927 in Unknown, at 23 years of age.  She married No First Name Billiway in Unknown, January 1927.  No was born in Unknown.  No died in Unknown.  Billiway Married Effie Jane Wren January 1927. She died on February 14, 1927. Effie Jane Wren Effie married Billiway January 1927. She died on February 14, 1927.

Effie Jane Wren, Circa 1922

 

    +    27    viii.    Robert Hurd Wren, Jr. was born December 12, 1905.

    +    28    ix.    Ewing Francis Wren was born August 22, 1908.

          29    x.     Robert (Bob) Wren was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma January 3, 1911.  Robert died June 11, 1990 in Fort     Worth,  Tarrant County, Texas, at 79 years of age.  He married twice.  He married Lois French June 15, 1936.  He married Mozelle Petroff in Weatherford, Texas, January 30, 1960.   

                       Mozelle was born in Groesbeck, Texas November 15, 1915.  Mozelle died September 16, 1999 at 83 years of age.  Her body was interred September 29, 1999 in Greenwood Cemetery, Ft. Worth, Tarrant, Texas. Robert was her second marriage. Married first Valentine Petroff in Denver in 1947.  Met  Ft. Worth. He was in Military. She drove up to Denver.  He flew into Denver from Seattle. He was an excellent Chef. Lived in New Orleans 8 years in Jung Hotel for free.    

                  When they left, the owner of the Hotel gave Mozelle a gold four leaf clover when they left.  

                  She met Bob at a Drug Store on the corner of Main and 7th. They both looked at one another and it was love at first.  Bob wasn't timid. Bob said he wished he had met her when she was young, he thought he would have been a millionaire.  

                  September 17, 1999:  

                  Bill Shriver, 1509 Reef St., Azle, Texas., 76020, called this morning to let us know his mother, Mozelle had died yesterday afternoon at All Saints Hospital in Ft. Worth, Texas.  Funeral service will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Fort Worth, Texas at 11:30AM Monday, September 20, 1999.  Visitation at Greenwood will be Sunday between 2-3PM.  Family is invited anytime.  

                  The following obituary of Mozelle Wren was in the Fort Worth, Texas Star Telegram, September 19, 1999. 

                  AZLE -- Mozelle Wren, 84, a retired secretary, died Thursday, September 16, 1999, in Fort Worth. FUNERAL: 11:30 a. m. Monday at Greenwood Chapel at Greenwood Funeral Home. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Pallbearers are: J. W. Shipp, Glenn Shipp, Mark Shipp, Dyke Shipp, Gene Sympson and Hall Freeman. Mozelle Wren was born November 15, 1914, in Groesbeck. She was a member of Ashcreek Baptist Church of Azle and a former member of Sagamore Hills Baptist Church of Fort Worth.  Although weighing only two pounds at birth, she survived at a time when many babies of this size did not.  Dur her life, she lived in many places such as Richmond, Virginia, Calais, Maine, Providence, Rhode Island, Kilgore, Texas, San Diego, California and Seattle, Washington. She spent the last 43 years in the Fort Worth area. Mozelle Wren had been a secretary for Binyon O'Keefe and Meadow Gold Diaries, but more important though, she was a wonderful mother and grandmother.  She had character, courage, and Christ in her life.  As the song goes, she was the wind under the wings of those she was committed to, and if her wind was under your wings, you had a strong wind indeed. She never worried about the popularity of any issue, but simply stood up for what she felt was right.  Most of all, she was committed to Jesus Christ and believed in living her faith by example, rather than words.  Mozelle Wren will be  missed by those that loved her, and the impact of her life will live on through the years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert " Bob " Wren, in 1990. Survivors: Son, Bill Shriver and his wife, Wanda, of Azle; brothers, Charles Shipp of Joshua and J. D. Shipp Jr. of Colleyville; sister, Marie Gilpin of Granbury; grandchildren, Bob Shriver of Azle, Eric Shriver and Amber DeAragon, both of Denver; and great grandchildren, Shane Shriver of Center, Rachael Shriver and Francesca DeAragon, both of Denver. Greenwood Funeral Home3100 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, Texas 817-336-0584  

                     Robert Wren Bob worked for Texas and Pacific Oil Company.  Seagrams of Canada owned T and P.  Bob worked for 30 plus years. Bob was married to Lois French on June 15, 1936 (divorced--date unknown). Bob married Mozelle Petroff Jan 30, 1960.

                   The following obituary is from the Ft. Worth Star Telegram:  

                  WREN Robert (Bob) Wren, 79, passed away Monday. Survivors: Wife, Mozelle Wren; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Wanda Shriver, all of Azle; three grand-children; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Edith Wren, Fort Worth and Mrs. Louise Wren, Dallas.  Friends may call at Greenwood from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. Thursday, Greenwood Chapel, Rev. Steve Mullen and Rev Bill Justice officiating.  Interment Greenwood Memorial Park. Arrangements; Greenwood, 3100 White Settlement at University Drive, 336-0584.  

                  Bob passed away in Mozelle's arms.  He looked up right before he passed away and said, "I Love You."  

                  Note: Bill Shriver was Bob's step-son and Mozelle's son from  a previous marriage.  

                  6-22-1998:                 

                  Located an Obituary on Bob from the Fort Worth Press.  

                  ROBERT "Bob" WREN (Oil company worker) FORT WORTH---Robert "Bob" Wren, a retired Texas Pacific Oil Co. employee, died Monday at his Azle home. He was 79. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Greenwood Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Mr. Wren was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and had lived in Fort Worth for most of his life. He also had a home in Azle. He was a member of Sagamore Hill Baptist Church. Survivors:  Wife, Mozelle Wren Fort Worth; son, Bill Shriver of Azle; and three grandchildren. Note:  As noted previously, Bill Shriver is the son of Mozelle from a previous marriage. 7-25-1998: The following provided by his nephew, Jack Allen Wren, Jr. Called Bob by all who loved him.  Bob was a talented young man.  He played guitar. In his younger years he played in Bands around the Dallas-Fort Worth area.  It was at a dance I believe, is where he met "Lois French." They were married and were happy for a a lot of years, but something happened and she left him.  It was a terrible shock to Bob. He loved her very much and he got into the bottle strong.  He was what I would call a periodic drinker.  He would go for months without it, then all of a sudden, he would go on a binge for weeks at a time.  He had a good job with Texaco Oil Company. He was their Chief of Topographical Photography. They must have thought a lot of him, because when he would go off on a binge, they would let him take leaves of absence, until he could get back straight. Mozel, his second wife and for the remainder of his, was a sweet wonderful person and the best I can remember I believe she had known Bob in school.  As a kid and even older, I use to love to listen to Bob play the guitar and the Banjo. He really was great. Bob was the son that took Hurd Sr. into his home in his later years. Took care of him until he died. Well, I guess that about wraps it up for the Uncles.  There was a sister, Effie. She only lived to be about 20 and I knew nothing about her except my dad loved her very much. /s/ Jack Allen Wren, Jr.                                                                                                                                                                                                            

  

       13.  Mitty M.³ Wren (William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Rogersville, Hawkins County, Tennessee June 22, 1866.  Mitty died June 22, 1954 in Brown County, Texas, at 88 years of age.   

       She married E. Nap Fields.  

       Mitty M. Wren and E. Nap Fields had the following children:  

          30    i.    Yonya⁴ Fields was born January 22, 1891.  Yonya died June 1980 in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, at 89 years of age.  She married Walter Leach in Brown County, Texas, September 8, 1912.

          31    ii.    Ruth A. Fields was born 1893.  Ruth died 1939 in Brown County, Texas, at 46 years of age.  She married Audie McKnight in Brown County, Texas, May 12, 1918.   

       16.  Martha Lula³ Wren (William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Rogersville, Hawkins County, Tennessee February 27, 1873.  Martha died February 13, 1957 in Brown County, Texas, at 83 years of age.   

       She married Jim D. Daniels in Brown County, Texas, December 19, 1895.  11-24-1998: Provided by Bobby Joe Wren of California. Brown County Marriage Index.  Book B, page 345.  

       Martha Lula Wren and Jim D. Daniels had the following children:  

          32    i.    Chester Daniels⁴ Daniels.

    +    33    ii.    Mirtie Lue Daniels was born November 8, 1896.

    +    34    iii.    John Daniels was born March 6, 1900.   

       17.  William Craig³ Wren (William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Rogersville, Hawkins County, Tennessee January 1, 1878.  William died January 12, 1965 in Brentwood, California, at 87 years of age.   

       He married three times.  He married an unknown person.  He married Mary Hired.  She married Thomas Sherman.  He married Mary Drucilla Sherman in Cross Plains, Texas, January 10, 1910.  Mary is the daughter of Thomas Sherman and Mary Hired.  

       William Craig Wren and Mary Drucilla Sherman had the following children:  

    +    35    i.    Mary Lulu⁴ Wren.

    +    36    ii.    Leo Ruth Wren was born October 13, 1916.

    +    37    iii.    Armitta Luvonna Wren was born February 10, 1919.

    +    38    iv.    Louise Wren was born May 28, 1923.    

       William Craig Wren had the following child:  

    +    39    v.    William Bobby Wren was born October 8, 1911.    

       William Craig Wren and Mary Hired had the following child:  

    +    40    vi.    Craig Franklin Wren was born September 12, 1929.

   

 Fourth Generation

  

       20.  Herman⁴ Wren (Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in Mt. Vernon, Franklin County, Texas, November 3, 1891.  Herman died February 1969 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, at 77 years of age.   

 

Herman and sister, Leta Wren at    

Clarksville, Texas

       He married Loleete Sloan in San Antonio, Texas, 1922.  Loleete was born in San Antonio, Texas August 10, 1898.  Loleete died September 1968 at 70 years of age.   

       Herman's occupation: Not known in Pharmacist, Dallas, Texas.  Herman Wren Herman married Loleet Sloan. All dates are not available.

As of Feb 2, 1960, Herman Wren lived at 5326 Monticello, Dallas, Texas.

 7-17-1998:

 Obtained the Record of Birth from the Franklin County Court House in Mt. Vernon, Texas for Herman Wren. Date of birth, Nov 3, 1891. Full name of father; Robert Hurd Wren, Full maiden name of mother; Fannie Kennon Thompson, residence in Mt. Vernon, Texas. Father and mother; white and both 21 years of age. 

Hermans trade: Pharmacist.

L-R; Gerald C., Herman and Allen Wren, Circa-1920

 Herman is identified as being their first child. He was born at 11:30PM on the aforementioned date. Signature of a Hurd Wren of 917 Ayers St., Ft. Worth, Texas signed document. This is because for whatever reason, Mr. Wren didn't register this birth until August 1, 1954, as notarized by Mr. Carl F. McClellan (Martha Wren’s husband.) in Dallas, County, Texas. The Document finally wound up back in Franklin County and signed by Judge J. R. Pruitt, December 8th 1956. Document in Vol., P9, Page 170 of Probate Records., Franklin County, Texas  

7-21-1998:  

The following was provided by Herman's nephew, Jack Allen Wren, Jr.  Very little on Herman.  I remember him very clearly and his wife Lolette (pronounced LOW-LETT) there daughter being the Martha that keeps popping up in my generation.  She was two years older than I.  I don’t know any other particulars about Herman except he was a Pharmacist.  I believe for what was the "Renfro" chain of drugstores. That does remind me of an interesting story my father told me about Jack Collier of the Jack Collier Drugstore Chair.  This has nothing to do with the Wren's, but maybe you will find it as interesting as I did. During the depression Jack Collier was a soda-jerk in Kay Drugstore on West Seventh St. in downtown Ft. Worth across the street from the Hollywood Theater.  Sid Richardson was a down and out oil man.  Sid would go into Kay's in the morning and get a cup of coffee.  He did not have the money to eat, so Jack Collier would fix him eggs and toast and say, "That's okay Sid, you can catch me later when yu’ get back on your feet."  Well, as everyone knows, he did get back on his feet in a big way and became one of the richest oil men in Texas. Soon after hitting it big, Sid bought the Renfro Drug Chain and gave it to Jack Collier whom I assume still operates in Texas.  Some Story, Huh ? /s/ Jack Wren 

       Herman Wren and Loleete Sloan had the following child:  

    +    41    i.    Martha Elizabeth⁵ Wren was born November 5, 1926.   

       24.  Gerald Craig⁴ Wren (Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in Ladonia, Texas September 27, 1899.  Gerald died January 16, 1979 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at 79 years of age.   

       He married Edith Wilson Turner in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, January 23, 1928.  Edith was born in Cisco, Texas. September 12, 1906.  Edith is the daughter of Neal Waskom Turner and Martha Ellen Eddleman.  Edith died March 18, 2002 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas at 95 years of age.

                                                                           

Edith Wilson Turner Wren

 

I, Edith Wilson Turner Wren, was born Sept 12, 1906 at Cisco, Eastland Co., Texas in the home of my Aunt and Uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilson, for whom I was named. My earliest memory is when I was about 3 or 3 1/2 years old.  We had a picket fence around our yard, and I was sitting up on top of the gate post when I remembered seeing a man walking by with his dog--the biggest one I can imagine.  It was white and was about half as tall as his owner. My father was a Methodist preacher.  He was assigned to the Eleventh Avenue M. E. Church at Corsicana, Texas. There the most horrible tragedy of my life occurred--I was 7 years old and watched my father, my 12 year old brother and one of his friends drown. My father had taken his Sunday School Class of 12 year old boys, my mother and me, on a picnic.  We had crossed the small stream on to a sand bar where we expected to spread our lunch. Something happened to the last boatload of boys. The boat overturned and 3 boys swam to shore, but my brother and another boy could not swim.  So my father, fully clothed, jumped in to save them.  He was an excellent swimmer, but when both boys threw their arms around his neck, he couldn't break their death hold and the 3 of them drowned.  It was a horrible sight to watch. My mother and I moved back to Cisco, Texas, where my father and mother were married and I was born.  We moved next door to mothers sister and her family.  Mother "took in" boarders, mostly school teachers, and "took in" sewing.  She must have been a very good manager ( my father had left her only a $3000.00 insurance policy). Several years later she built a new house with 6 rooms upstairs that she still rented to school teachers, and 5 rooms downstairs where she and I lived. I grew up with my Aunt (Momama), Uncle Joe and their 6 children who lived next door.  They were like my own brothers and sisters. I graduated from Cisco High School in 1924.  Mama had been offered a job in a church in Waco, Tex., so I went to Baylor University my freshman year. The next year Mama became the "housemother" for Mulkey Hall at Texas Woman's College in Fort Worth, Texas, where I earned my B.A. degree 2 1/2  years later.  I was a member of the scholarship Society, Karssophian Literary society and the choral club. I helped to put myself thru T.W.C. by serving as secretary to Carl Venth, Dean of the Music Dept. He was a famous violinist and I'll never forget my time with him. Later, he graciously played for our wedding when Gerald Wren and I were married at T.W.C. January 23, 1928. Dr. Humphrey Lee, President of Southern Methodist University officiated.  Mrs. Ellen Jane Lindsay sang. I had a unique experience in December of 1927. I had come home from T.W.C. for the Christmas Holidays.  December 23rd the infamous "Santa Clause" bank robbery took place. Four men, one dressed as Santa Claus, robbed the bank and shot several innocent by-standers. One of them was a former boy friend of mine (Marion Olson), who was home from Harvard for the holidays. Our Chief of Police and one of his officers, George Carmicial was killed.  My cousin, Laura Faye and I sang a duet at Chief Bedfar's funeral.  That was a very sad Christmas for the whole town. Gerald was Secy. of the Chamber of Commerce at Kaufman, Texas when we married.  From there we moved to Mart, Texas, about 20 miles from Waco. I decided to go back to Baylor University and work on my Music Degree. After several months, Gerald took a position in Lubbock, Texas.  I stayed in Waco until the end of the year.  Then, I went on to Lubbock. Gerry Neal was born in Lubbock, March 19, 1931-during one of the worst sand storms they had in years. We eventually moved back to Fort Worth where Beverly Gail was born February 2, 1936. Gerald was very ambitious.  He wanted to practice law but with a family to support, and no extra financial help, he couldn't go back to school. Instead, he went to night law school and got his "shingle". He still couldn't start a practice on his own, so he started work at Acme Brick Company and practiced law on the side. I was active in church work (Polytechnic M. E.) and music circles.  I served as President of the Harmony Club before I started teaching in the Ft Worth public schools, from which I retired in 1965. We sold our house in Poly and bought in Arlington Heights in 1958, where I still live.  We joined the Arlington Heights M. E. church where we both took active parts.  I have been teaching the Friendship Class there for many years.  I have also been teaching a Bible Class for women since 1973. Gerald and I organized the "Dutch Dinners" in 1955.  It was a group of 12 selected couples who liked good food and fellowship and to dance. Gerald loved to dance.  We have met once a month since then.  The group has lost several members to death, and moving away from Ft. Worth, but the 13 who are left still meet once a month. A most traumatic event happened August 1, 1965. Gerald was supposed to retire.  Gerald loved to fish, so he and Slim Kenzy had gone to Flat Top Ranch, near Clifton, Texas for a fishing trip, when Gerald was struck twice by a big rattle snake (Note: Since Slim was younger than Gerald, he suggested they switch ends of an overturned boat they were righting.  They did and the end my father-in-law received had two rattlesnakes breeding beneath it.) about 6 feet long near his left ankle. Slim rushed him to the hospital at Clifton where the Doctors did everything in their power for him.  After 20 days, however, I hired an ambulance and brought him to Ft. Worth.  The doctors did everything they could to save his leg, but the infections had spread very so fast that they had to remove his leg above the knee.  He learned to use his artificial limb very well. We had planned to travel, when he retired, so as soon as he learned to walk pretty well--he got his new leg just before Christmas--Acme Brick gave him a retirement breakfast and a ship trip to the Caribbean.  As soon as we got home from that we boarded a plane for Hawaii, where Gail and Vernon and the girls lived. In 1962, when Gerald was President of the Downtown Lions Club, we went to the International Lions Club meeting in Paris, France.  From there we toured Switzerland, Italy, Germany and England. After his accident we made a trip thru the Scandinavian Countries. He enjoyed it thoroughly, but was reluctant to get too far away from home and doctors any more. After Gerald died, I decided to go ahead and do the traveling as we had planned to do.  I went back to Europe in 1980 for the Passion Play. Since then I made a trip thru the British Isles; the southern trip around the world; later to Australia and New Zealand and twice to the Holy Land.  

8-24-1998:  

A note Edith  gave me this date.  She didn't know where she got it; 

"Here's to Eve - the Mother of our race

Who always wore a fig leaf In a particular place.

Here's to Adam - the father of our race

Who always comes around When the leaves begin to fall."

 

       Gerald's occupation: Secretary/Treasurer Acme Brick,  Ft. Worth, Texas. 

 

Gerald Craig Wren

 

4-24-1998:

Taken from undated Ft. Worth Star Telegram clipping.

 

 

 

 

                

 

                                                       Fort Worth Lions Club Seats Gerald C. Wren as President

 

   Gerald C. Wren was installed Friday night as president of the Fort Worth Lions Club at the annual installation night dinner in Hotel Texas.

    He succeeds Earl S. Weidruff.  

    Other officers are Edward E. Braznell, first vice president; Jack J. Baggett, second vice president; Clyde D. Pemberton, third vice president; Ray Lambert, secretary; C. Allen McDaniel treasurer; I. B. Hale, lion tamer, and Tom Cornwell, tail twister. 

   Directors are Weidruff, Donald Hansen, Paul Quillin Laurance Mansfield and Henry Rowe. 

   Tom S. Gillis was installing officer.  Roy Naugle was toastmaster and Eugene P. Seltzer gave the invocation.

April 6, 1998

 Exact  date of Article from Fort Worth Star Telegram not  known. Circa 1965. 

 

HIS RETIREMENT:  LEARNING TO WALK

 

            Retirement usually brings relaxation, trips and catching up on visits with friends and relatives.

             But, for Gerald C. Wren, retiring from Acme Brick  Dec. 31 after almost 30 years, perhaps the hardest job of his life will begin Jan. 1.  He’ll have to learn to walk anew after 65 years. 

            His Christmas present from Santa will be an artificial leg.  He asked for it and has been waiting to get it since a fateful summer day in August. 

            It was early morning.  The sun was creeping atop the hills at Flat Top Ranch.  Mr. Wren and a companion, H. H. (Slim) Kinzy, intended to bass plug along the Bosque River.  They stayed in a small ranch house the night before.  The fishing boat was at the side of the house, Mr. Wren related.  “When we lifted the boat and prepared to load it on the car, a diamondback rattler, big as my arm, was lying coiled beneath my feet.”

             Another rattler apparently slithered behind Mr. Wren while he was busy dodging the coiled diamondback.  As he jumped back, the second snake bit him on the left leg, about six inches above the ankle. 

            “The snake-bite-kit suction cup wouldn’t work effectively because of the narrow and rounded shape of my leg where the snake’s fang mars were,” Mr. Wren said.   It was 50 miles and about an hour later when Mr. Wren was taken to a Clifton, Texas hospital.  The leg was already badly infected.  He was rushed to a Fort Worth hospital. 

            During the ordeal, doctors removed chunks of infected flesh, six times, in order to try to save the leg. Then the decision was made—the leg had to come off.

             Mr. Wren spent 57 days in the hospital.  And each day he told himself he’d walk again independently. .. . .if at all possible.

             Fortunately, he says, there was enough stump left t be fitted for an artificial limb. 

            The secretary-treasurer of Acme Brick admits it will be a hard and painful road—learning to walk again.

             “But my wife and I have trips to take.  And by the way, I’ll fish again too.”

 April 6, 1998

Date of article unknown: 

                        Rattlesnake Victim in Poor Condition 

            Gerald C. Wren, bitten more than three weeks ago by a rattlesnake, was reported today in poor condition at St. Joseph Hospital following surgery. 

            Mr. Wren, secretary - treasurer of Acme Brick Co. and past president of the Lions Club, was bitten by the big rattler Aug. 1 at Flat Top Ranch near Glen Rose.  He was lifting a boat near the water and the snake, believed underneath, struck him one or more times on the leg. 

            Mr. Wren, who lives at 5736 El Campo, was rushed to a clinic at Clifton and later transferred to the hospital here.

 Mr. and Mrs. Wren went on to take there first foreign trip in 1962.  This was a trip to Europe.

 In 1965, they took a Caribbean Cruise. 

Again in 1965, they took another trip.  This one to Hawaii to visit their daughter, Beverly Gail Wren Drewa, her husband Vernon and three grandchildren;  Karen, Danna and Kristi.

Gerald married Edith Wilson Turner on Jan  23, 1928.  

 Gerald C. Wren's obituary from the Ft. Worth, Texas Downtown Lions Club: 

" Longtime Fort Worth attorney, Gerald C. Wren, died Jan 16, 1979 at the age of 79.

 Mr. Wren attended Texas Christian University and Southern Methodist University, and received his law degree from North Texas School of Law. He was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1938. He practiced law in Fort Worth until his death. Mr. Wren served as president of the Forth Worth Downtown Lion's Club from 1954 to 1955.  He was also former president of the Blind Children's Service Center; former chairman of the Camp Carter Board; and former secretary -treasurer of Acme Brick Company. He was a member of Arlington Heights United Methodist Church. Mr. Wren's son, Gerry N. Wren, is a practicing attorney in Dallas. Survivors include his wife, Edith Turner Wren, 5736 El Campo, Fort Worth, 76107; a son, Gerry N. Wren of Dallas; a daughter, Mrs. Vernon Drewa of Sherwood, Arkansas; two brothers, Bob Wren and Allen Wren, both of Fort Worth; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild."  

The following obituary is from the Ft. Worth Star Telegram:

 

GERALD C. WREN.... former brick company officer

 

Funeral for Gerald C. Wren, 79, of 5736 El Campo will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Greenwood Funeral Chapel with entombment in Greenwood Mausoleum.  Wren died Tuesday at All Saints Hospital. He was a native of Ladonia and had lived here 48 years.  He was employed by the Acme Brick Co. 38 years and served as secretary-treasurer of the company several years before he retired in 1964. Wren was a member of the Arlington Heights United Methodist Church and was a former president of the Downtown Lions Club, president of the Blind Children's Service Center and a for member of the board of Managers of Camp Carter. He was a Master Mason, a member of Polytechnic Masonic Lodge and the Moslah Shrine Temple and was a veteran of World War I.       

 Surviving are his wife, Edith; a son Gerry N. Wren of Dallas; a daughter, Mrs. Vernon H. Drewa, Jr., of Monroe, Louisiana; two brothers, Robert Wren of Fort Worth and Allen Wren of Duncanville; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.       

Rev. Henry W. Radde will officiate. Pallbearers: H. H. Kinzy, Charles Needham, Kirby Lyle, J.H. Hill, Omar Brandon, Roy Naugle.       

Honorary pallbearers:     Troy Whiting, Lawrence Petterson, Clyde Pemberton, Frank Parrish, Chesley Gore, Members of the Men's Bible Class at Arlington Heights United Methodist Church.  Arrangements:  Greenwood Funeral Home, 3100 White Settlement Rd at University.  

Poem written by Gerald C. Wren, September 1, 1923:

 

                        VALUE

 

What value do you place on your life my friend?

What Value do you place on your life within?

Is it enough to know you are handsome and fair?

Or is there a lack of contentment someplace, somewhere?

If your heart beats right, and your life rings true;

There is reserved in heave, a place for you.

If it's just for today and in sin you dwell;

There is nothing left for you but Hell.

/s/ Gerald C. Wren Sept. 1, 1923

 

The following poem was written by Gerald C. Wren on Easter  Morning, March 27, 1921:

Afternoon, and suffering death,

And after that, the tomb,

Where Jesus Christ was laid to rest,

In stony Joseph's room.

 

Dawn of day, and morning light,

And after that the Marys, But Jesus Christ had risen,

From the place where he was buried.

To Emmanus and Peter,

He moves, as conquered, for'ard,

And at the sea of Galilee,

He reveals the risen Lord.

 

Miss Helen Howdeshell, Sec'y..325 N. 14th St., Waco

Miss Mary Moody, Treasurer Taylor

               

                WEAR IT

 

Wear a mustache my brave man,

Wear it all you who can

Wear it manly and with pride,

And if but little don't try to hide,

For it's a badge as you can see

That shows our masculinity.

  

The women have entered the polls to vote,

They've bobbed their hair to get our goats

They have taken our pants.

Carry a flank on the hip.

They lead in the dance, but have soft lip.

Wear a mustace it but a pair,

And the feminine sheiks will take the air.

 Date: Not known

 

              My Life

 

I mould my life from day to day,

With careful accurate hands,

In order that the judgement day,

My life the test will stand.

 

When comes the day of fragrant flowers,

Of death's dark caravan,

May this my epitaph be known,

"On This Spot Lies a man."

 

And after life has passed away,

And I have paid with blood,

May this be said of me 'tis true,

He did the best he could.

 

DON'T WORRY

 

We often sit and wonder

Why things are thus and so,

And try to find a cause for them,

When we do not need to know

 

For if we knew the future,

Could see each day behave,

We'd find ourselves a shirking,

And none would be quite brave.

 /s/ Gerald C. Wren

 

The following was written on James McCord Company, Wholesale

Grocers, paper.  Fort Worth, Texas, March 22, 1921:

 

'This true I've gained no warm renown,

For writing verse in this man's town,

But should I ever grow to fame,

I'd 'tribute it all to your fair name.

 

               ACT I.

 

The day was lovely.

The time was right;

There appeared a maiden,

A man in sight,

When the Wren flew

on Dorothy's Gate.

 

ACT II.

 

The shadows were falling ',

Yet nothing slept;

When the man stole up,

With measured step.

When the Wren flew

on Dorothy's Gate.

 

ACT III

 

He coughed uh, huh,

She laughed te hee,

Then the cute little birdies

Had lots to see,

When the Wren flew

on Dorothy's Gate.

 /s/ Gerald C. Wren

 
 

The following was written by Gerald C. Wren.  Date Unknown.

 The eyes of the public is predominant.

 The most successful way of warding off such feelings is to fill the mind with thoughts of others and proceed to do something that will engage all of one's attention and require accuracy in its execution.

 

The following was written by Gerald Wren, date unknown:

WHAT IS IT?

What Psychical power snatches a person's equilibrium of mind, in times of despondency and so completely disarranges and debilitates that faculty that practically entire control is lost of the common reasoning powers?  Not only is. the one distracted but even the physical strength is sapped until such a nervous state ensues that a matter of concentration is impossible, and it generally carries simultaneously a devastating nervous orgy that soon causes a desire for anything to stop it, even wishing for death in an extremity. In such a disturbed condition one's outlook on life is well nigh obscured and limited to one's own being.  All accumulated and acquired abilities seem to fade into nothingness as a mirage fades before the approaching traveler's eye.  An earth quake is an insignificant quake compared to the monstrous caving in of the heart during such times.  Pangs of hunger cannot be interpreted and a desire to seclude one's self from the eyes of the public is predominant.

 

The following was written by Gerald C. Wren, date unknown:

 

My man you stand where others have stood,

Some men bad, some men good,

Some won nothing, some renown,

Which will you, king or clown?

 

I used to love the sunshine

That spread resplendent rays,

But now I seek the shadows,

In all my weary days.

 

I used to love the ruddy rose

That smiled with perfume sweet,

But now exchanging joys for woes

I tread it under feet.

 

I used to love the robin's song,

That gave my slumber poise,

But now the notes from out his throat

Curse my soul with the noise.

 

I used to love the dancing brook

As it put out to sea,

But now its sound is like a hound,

In search of none but me.

 

I used to sing with friends of mine,

Made happy all I'd meet,

But now I do not know them when

I pass them on the street.

 

I used to have ambition too,

And thought I'd mount to fame,

But the trials I've had nearly drive me mad,

And they say that I'm to blame..

  

There's a new life born,

With the wake of morn,

A life that you may guide,

Please don't sit down and look around,

But up and to his side.

 

For you know not what the future holds,

Nor how his life may shine,

But a little help may save him from,

A criminal’s cell like mine.

 

Now these sad words may cause disgust,

But take it as you may,

If some one had lent a helping hand,

I wouldn't be here today.

 /s/ Gerald C. Wren

Sept 13, 1925

 

The following is a copy of a document written by Gerald C. Wren:

 

                Editor-in-Chief                  Gerald C. Wren

                Business Mgr.                    G. Craig Wren

                Circulation Mgr.                  G. C. Wren

 

                Vol. I.                THE FLANNEL MOUTH                No. I.

 

                                                                                       ARE YOU A LIAR?

 

All fibbers, liars, prevaricators, or distorters of the truth are urged to present their corporal systems and psychic attributes--if any, Sunday Evening, September 27, 1927, at the Epworth League Room at 6:25 sharp.

 A fascinating story teller by the name of J. V. LOBDELL, will tell "EVEN STEPHEN." The admission is your interest in the

Art of Story Telling.  Come and bring a friend with you.

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 "You don't have to be a college professor to be a candidate for a PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC CLINIC," says Silas Brown, "but it helps."

---------------------

 

If some of you Physics students think this will be uninteresting, you might bring along you SPECTROLOMETER, and

find several items worth considering.

--------------------

  

A CURTAILED STORY.

 

A man while hunting deer in Alaska, surprised a big buck and started to shoot him.  The buck leaped into the air and froze stiff.  "You don't mean to say the deer stayed up there in the air, do you, " inquired the listener.  "Why that's impossible, gravity would bring him down to earth."    ". Why man you don't know how cold it was up there,   gravity was frozen stiffer that the deer," the hunter  responded.

 REMEMBER Epworth League Room at 6:25 P.M.

Date: Not known

 
 

When I received your little note,

It gave me such delight,

That I was prompted by some power,

And the following I did write.

 

Before I met you I was told

Of your sweet ways, and hair of gold,

But that is not all that I did hear,

From many a one that thought you dear.

 

I lived in hopeful anxiety,

For the time when you would be known

to me,

And when I met you one fair night,

It seemed to be, Love at first sight.

  

Now I have known you in the clime,

Where you are want to stay,

And love you better all the time,

Each hour in the day.

 

My hourly thought and nightly prayer,

Is, that you might know,

The love which I now bear for you,

Like no other could I know.

 

But should you never care for me,

As I now care for you,

I'll always know you are my friend,

And do all I can for you.

 Gerald C. Wren

Date: Not known

 

The following was written by Gerald C. Wren's piano teacher and who was later to teach his daughter, Beverly Gail.  

 Radio Song

Tune: "Throw out the Life Line"

By Mrs. Knox W. Anderson, Ft.  Worth, Texas

  

Verse 1.

Broadcast the message o'er radio wave

There is a listener whom someone may save

Someone in China or Africa too

This wave length may reach them

We'll broadcast anew.

 

 Chorus:

Broadcast the message, broadcast the message

Someone is listening today

Broadcast the message, broadcast the message This truth may reach them some way.

 

Verse 2.

Someone on mountain or ocean or sea, have never

Known Jesus so why should this be?

With radio near us to help them this way

Lets use it for Jesus and save them today.

 

2nd

Chorus:  Tune in the radio, tune in the radio That this may reach them some way Tune in the radio, tune in the radio Keep them from dying today.

 

Verse 3.

Tell them of Jesus as static is clear

Ask them to know Him, His station is near

If they will but trust Him, He'll save them today

So broadcast the message and help them this way. 

Chorus:

Same as first.

 Note:      The above writings by Gerald C. Wren were saved and compiled  by his widow, Edith Turner Wren of 5636 El Campo, Fort

Worth,   Texas.

 Any additional writings that may surface can be added  by letting me know.

 Copied from original documents by: Vernon H. Drewa, Jr.

1120 Oak Bend Lane

Keller, Texas 76248

 
 

For My Darling Wife, Edith

 At Last!

 

I've often heard you say, my darling

In tones both sad and true,

That poetry for other girls I wrote

But not a verse for you.

 

I've written verse for many girls

Before you came along,

But strange as it may seem, my love, I had no theme for my song.

 

Men write poetry for fancies and flings, for amusement, for fun, for lore,

But a man comes to his senses

When he gets a wife to adore.

 

Writing poetry is for the dreamer,

For him who lives in a song,

But loving a sweet, pure woman

Will pull him out of the throng.

 

Those poems I wrote have since faded, the sentiment dried and gone,

But you, my wonderful darling, Are the theme, the all of my song.

 

As I think of the poems I've written,

When the day draws to a close,

I'm glad the others got poetry,

And you, my sweet, get prose.

 Date: Unknown

 

All In A Day

 

Day break and morning star,

And after that get up.

I rush into the bath room

And get my shaving cup.

 

Breakfast and another meal,

Oh, something else I beg,

I know already what it'll be,

An egg, an Egg, an EGG!

 

Twilight and home I come,

Worn to the very dregs,

I'm thinking of a big pot roast

And what do I find?--eggs, EGGS!

 

With proper apologies, 

Gerald C. Wren,

March 7, 1936

 

Gerald C. Wren found this poem in an abandoned shack on Cache Bayou in September 1946.

 

Out Fishin'

 

A feller isn't thinkin' mean out fishin!

His thoughts are mostly

good and clean - out fishin'.

He does not knock his fellowman,

or harbor any grudges then.

A feller's at his finest when out fishin!

A  eller's glad to be a friend out fishin'

A  elpin' hand he'll always lend - out fishin.

 

The brotherhood of  rod  and line

And sky and strd m is always fine

Men come real close to God's design out fishin'.

A feller isn't plotting schemes out fishin';

He s only busy with his dreams out fishin;

 

His livery is a coat of tan; his creed to do the best he can.

A feller's always mostly man out fishin'

  4-24-1997:  

Spoke with Slim Kinzey who was with Gerald when he was bitten by two rattlesnakes.  He said, "we were south of Glen Rose, Texas on the Flat Top Ranch to fish. After Gerald was bitten we stopped at the ranch foreman's home, and he got in the car with us to get to Clifton, Texas.  Gerald was calm the entire time.  Slim did the driving, with the ranch foreman in the back seat with Gerald.  He was the one who cut open Gerald's leg."  At this date his home phone number is 926-3662 and appears fit at 85 years of age.  

       Gerald Craig Wren and Edith Wilson Turner had the following children:  

    +    42    i.    Gerry Neal⁵ Wren was born March 19, 1931.

    +    43    ii.    Beverly Gail Wren was born February 2, 1936.

  

       25.  Jack Allen⁴ Wren (Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in Ladonia, Texas November 7, 1901.  Jack died July 30, 1983 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at 81 years of age.  His body was interred August 2, 1983 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Fort Worth, Texas.   

       He married Amy Frances Louise (Lucy) Thomas in Unknown, August 24, 1924.  Amy was born in Waskom, Harrison County, Texas August 7, 1906.  Amy died March 3, 1993 in Duncanville, Texas, at 86 years of age.  Her body was interred in Rose Hill Cemetery, Handley, Tarrant County, Texas. 

7-17-98:

Louise is interred at Rose Hill cemetery with her husband, Jack Allen Wren, Sr. First name has been carried as Frances, but Jack Allen Wren, Jr. advised that his mother's first name was Amy.  

L-R: Far Left:, Not Discernable.  Back: Louise Wren, Loleet Wren

Jack Allen Wren, Sr., and Herman Wren.

Front:  Francis Wren, Martha Wren and Jack Allen Wren, Jr.

7-1-1998.  

Letter from Shannon Rose Hill, 7301 East Lancaster states that Ann Louise Wren was buried here on March 6, 1993 and Jack Allen Wren was buried here on August 2, 1983.  

Jack's occupation: Banking.  Jack Allen Wren Allen Married Amy Louise Thomas August 24, 1924. No other information avail. Ann was known by relatives as "Lucy."

 5-3-1998:  

According to Jack Allen Jr., his mother's first name was Amy not Ann. Amy Louise is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery on Lancaster Ave. in far East Ft. Worth. Her DOD was 3-2-93, according to the Moore Funeral Home, Arlington, Texas who prepared her service.  The director at Moore told me, "she was living with her grand daughter, Vicki Murphy at the time of death." Jack Allen and Ann Louise Wren are buried in Section 16, lot 218, space 344 at Rose Hill.  

7-17-98:

Letter from Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery states that Ann Louise Wren was buried here on March 6, 1993, and Jack Allen Wren was buried here on August 2, 1983.  

7-20-1998:  

The following information was provided by his son, Jack Allen Wren, Jr. Allen was my father.  Probably the most loved man I ever knew.  He had more friends than I have acquaintances. He had a very dry but quick wit.  He was known around Ft. Worth as "Pop" Wren.  He was a very good golfer and probably was responsible for the golf carts of today.  In the early 40's, he bought one of the Cushman three wheel scooters that had been used at the Ft. Worth Centennial to drive  people around the parkway that was there for a couple of years.   

After the Centennial was over, he modified it with a seat across the front axle that would seat three people.  The driver sat behind on a seat on top of the motor. Pop built a rack behind the seat to carry four golf bags and he and his foursome sat out to play golf without walking. There also was a beer box, ice and all.  

It was not long after their first venture onto the golf course that people started showing up with scooters, small cars or anything that would carry them and their bag.  Soon the electric carts began to appear.  They were quieter and more acceptable to the golf course operators. Pop got his name when I was a small boy. I called the Ft. Worth National Bank and asked the operator if I could speak to "Pop." They were probably several hundred people that worked at the Bank so after probing the operator figured out who I was calling and from that day on he was known as Pop. Pop retired as Assistant Cashier of the Ft. Worth National and settled down at the old home place on Avenue J.  Not too long after retiring, the neighborhood got so bad he had to move.  He bought a new home in Duncanville near my sister, Janie. I have always felt that Pop really died the day they moved off of Ave. J.  Although he lived to be 84, he never was himself after the move in the early 70's.  He had lived on Ave. J. since 1938 and played golf almost every day at Meadowbrook Golf Course.  When he moved, he only played Golf maybe two or three times from 1973 until he died in 1983. I could spend a month telling the great stories of Pop but guess I  had better get on with the family.  There is a lot more to come. (Note: Jack Allen Wren, Jr. died in Florida, shortly he sent this to me.  Unfortunately, no more anecdotes were to come.  Jack died after a successful lung surgery.  He had smoked for many years, his system was weakened, preventing his recover. As of January 2002, I continue to correspond with his wife, Sandy Wren. /s/ Vernon Drewa)  

       Jack Allen Wren and Amy Frances Louise (Lucy) Thomas had the following children:  

    +    44    i.    Frances Louise⁵ Wren was born August 19, 1926.

    +    45    ii.    Jack Allen Wren Jr was born August 19, 1928.

    +    46    iii.    Doris Jane (Janie) Wren was born January 13, 1939.

  

       27.  Robert Hurd⁴ Wren, Jr. (Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma December 12, 1905.  Robert died February 13, 1962 in Charlotte, North Carolina, at 56 years of age.  His body was interred February 15, 1962 in Decatur, Georgia.   

       He married Alice Ewell in Annapolis, Maryland, March 31, 1934.  Alice was born in McConner, Texas October 16, 1909.  

5-14-98:  

Jack Wren Jr., said; Hurd Jr. and his wife Alice had two son's; Christopher and Tyler. When he last visited Alice Ewell Wren in Avondale Acres, a sub division of Atlanta, Ga. Thought they lived in DeCalb County ( Decatur), Ga. and would be about 55 and 50 respectively now.  I will try to locate them. Also that Alice had a brother in Ft. Worth who attended Poly, TWC and TCU.  His name is Bill Ewell and should be bout 76 now.  And that he might still be living in Ft. Worth. 7-24-1998: After talking with her son; Christopher this afternoon, I learned that Mrs. Alice Wren is in a retirement center in Georgia.  Her address is: 460 Medlock Rd. Decatur, Georgia 30030  

       Robert's occupation: Not known.   

Robert Hurd Wren, Jr.

 Hurd married Alice Ewell March 31, 1934. Hurd Wren Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia. 

Hurd Wren, Jr., 56 of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Fort Worth and brother of three residents, was found dead Tuesday in his room in a Charlotte, N. C., hotel.  The death was ruled from natural causes. Wren, a native of Okmulgee, Oklahoma (Note: Records from Oklahoma note that Mr. Wren was born in Muskogee, Ok. Okmulgee is the main East West artery through the town of Muskogee. Unless at sometime, he lived in Okmulgee. However, no records were located to corroborate this.) was brought by his family to Fort Worth at an early age.  He was a graduate of Polytechnic High School, where he played football, and TCU. He was employed by the Acme Brick Company and later he became an accountant for Pure Oil Company.  He was with the Reconstruction Finance Corporation in Washington for 16 years. At the time of his death, Wren was sales representative for an eight-state territory for Sans Souci Clothing of New Orleans. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Christopher and Tyler Wren of Atlanta, and five brothers, Gerald C. Wren of 5736 El Campo, Robert Wren of 917 Ayers and J. Allen Wren of 3708 Ave J, Ewing Wren of Tyler and Herman Wren of Dallas. Funeral services will be held Thursday in Decatur, Georgia. (Thursday would have been on February 15, 1962.)  

       Robert Hurd Wren, Jr. and Alice Ewell had the following children:  

    +    47    i.    Christopher Hurd⁵ Wren was born November 9, 1942.

    +    48    ii.    Tyler Ewell Wren was born December 15, 1948.

  

       28.  Ewing Francis⁴ Wren (Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma August 22, 1908.  Ewing died October 11, 1978 in Unknown, at 70 years of age.   

       He married twice.  He married Mary Lynn Teer.  Mary was born in Belton, Texas February 28, 1918.  Mary died June 16, 1979 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at 61 years of age. 

Mary Lyn Wren

 

The following obituary was in the Ft. Worth Star Telegram:

 WREN:  Mrs. Mary Lyn Wren, 61, 2121 Handley Drive, No 36, died Saturday at home. Widow of Ewing Wren. Survivors: son, Robert E. Wren, Bogota, Columbia; brother, J.E. Teer, Wichita Falls; sister, Margaret Hill, Dallas. Services 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Greenwood Chapel. Dr. Tom Graves officiating. Interment Greenwood Memorial Park. Arrangements Greenwood 33100 White Settlement Rd at University Drive.

        He married Atha Lou Barron.   

       Ewing's occupation: Not known.  Ewing Wren Ewing married Atha Lou Barron,  but was divorced. Dates unknown. He remarried Mary Lyn Teer. Dates unknown. Ewing is interred at Greenwood Cemetery, Ft. Worth, Texas. The following obituary is from the Ft. Worth Star Telegram: WREN Ewing Wren, 70, 2121 Handley Drive, No .95 passed away Wednesday. Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Mary Lyn Wren; son, Robert Wren, Bogota, Columbia, South America; brothers, Gerald Wren, Fort Worth, Allen and Bob Wren, both of Duncanville. Services 11 a.m. Monday.  Greenwood Chapel.  Rev. Tom Graves officiating. Interment Greenwood Memorial Park.  Arrangements Greenwood, 3100 White Settlement Rd. at University Dr.  

5-14-98: 

Jack Allen Wren, Jr. said that Robert passed through Florida in about 1983 going to South America as a Missionary for the Southern Baptist. That is the last he has heard of him.  ( Note: Vernon did locate him in Round Rock, Texas in 1994, but hasn't corresponded as of this date.)

 7-25-1998:

Vernon has contacted the Robert Wren family and forwarded correspondence to them last evening. The following was provided by mail from Jack Allen Wren, Jr. "Better known as Tunie (pronounced "Too-Knee"). I guess of all the brothers Tunie was one of the most unusual. He was extremely intelligent, but worked hard at not letting some people know that.  He had a serious side but it was never allowed to be seen.  For some reason he confided in me about a lot of things. There are so many stories about Tunie I am just going to have to try and remember a couple of the better ones that would give you an insight into his real character.  He was graceful on a dance floor, had excellent coordination in sports. A sad, but again kind of terrible story.  This was when, he, my sister and my mother lived on E. Rosedale while it was being built.  We had a snow and ice storm.  We lived at the bottom of the hill about a block from the High School, which was not there then. Tunie found a pair of old ice skates, and decided to try his skill.  He went to the top of the hill and came coasting down to our house at about 40 miles per hour.  He came in the driveway, around to the back of the house and forgot the clothesline that stretched across the back yard. He hit the clothes line just about chest high and the wire peeled the hide off his neck, nose and forehead.  He was not hurt bad, but it could only happen to Tunie. In your searching, you may run across the name Athalou Wren. Pronounced "Ath-a-lue."  If you do, she was Tunies first wife.  I don't remember when they were married but I believe it was about in 1938 or 1939. She was a lovely person and loved by all the family. Well, am going to close for tonight - took a sleeping pill a little while ago, to see if it would calm my anxiety about tomorrows biopsy. Seems to be working. My son Andy is coming down to be with me and I really am glad.  Sandy is a wonderful person, a partner, a love and in most things great, to have at my side.  But, when it comes to me, she does not handle bad things very well.  She is glad that he is coming." Tunie worked as a Tax Collector in the Workmen's Compensation Program for the State of Texas.  He was very highly respected by these people and evidently did a great job.  I remember a story about an employer down in East Texas in a saw mill.  Tunie pulled an audit on him and found he owed the State a large amount of money.  When he advised the man of this, the guy began screaming obscenities at Tunie, threatening him with all the people he knew in Austin and how he would have his job, etc.  Well, Uncle Tunie did not like that much.  He picked up a phone and called his office in Austin. Told his boss " as of this minute I quit and am no longer employed by the State of Texas."  After he hung up, he grabbed the guy by the seat of the [amts and threw him out the front door.   

He followed him out and beat the tar out of him. After it was all over, the man wrote him a check for the Tax.  He did call his friend in Austin, explaining what happened and insisted Tunie have his job back. Tunie had explained to the guy that he quit because he didn't want the man to have grounds for a lawsuit against the State of Texas.  But, he could not take being called those names."  

       Ewing Francis Wren and Mary Lynn Teer had the following child:  

    +    49    i.    Robert Ewing⁵ Wren was born April 21, 1948.

  

       33.  Mirtie Lue⁴ Daniels (Martha Lula³ Wren, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Brown County, Texas November 8, 1896.  Mirtie died February 21, 1975 in Brown County, Texas, at 78 years of age.   

       She married Auther Martin Byrd May 3, 1918.  

       Mirtie Lue Daniels and Auther Martin Byrd had the following child:  

    +    50    i.    James Martin⁵ Byrd was born March 12, 1930.   

       34.  John⁴ Daniels (Martha Lula³ Wren, William Robert², Robert¹) was born March 6, 1900.  John died February 13, 1973 at 72 years of age. 

        He married an unknown person.  

       John Daniels had the following children:  

          51    i.    Royce⁵ Daniels was born February 21, 1941.  Royce died May 4, 1968 at 27 years of age.

          52    ii.    Joyce Daniels was born February 21, 1941.   

       35.  Mary Lulu⁴ Wren (William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Grosvenor, Brown County, Texas.   

       She married Mirl Eliga Horton in Winters, Texas, January 28, 1933.  

       Mary Lulu Wren and Mirl Eliga Horton had the following children:  

    +    53    i.    Mary Neoma⁵ Horton was born February 11, 1934.

    +    54    ii.    Mirl Dean Horton was born November 23, 1935.

    +    55    iii.    William Leon Horton was born April 4, 1938.

    +    56    iv.    Winnie Drucille Horton was born October 2, 1940.

          57    v.    Harold Eugene Horton was born in Wilmith, Runnels County, Texas, July 20, 1945.  He married Olen Edward Potts in Winters, Texas, March 7, 1964.

    +    58    vi.    Iva Ruth Horton was born July 20, 1945.

          59    vii.    Jerry Mack Horton was born November 23, 1947.

          60    viii.    James Leo Horton was born July 28, 1950.  James died January 16, 1994 in Sare, Oklahoma, at 43 years of age.

          61    ix.    Larry Wayne Horton was born March 28, 1953.  He married Genna Lee.

          62    x.    Baby Horton was born May 1, 1956.  Baby died May 1, 1956 at less than one year of age.

  

       36.  Leo Ruth⁴ Wren (William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Grosvenor, Brown County, Texas October 13, 1916.  Leo died August 16, 1994 in Antioch, California, at 77 years of age.   

       She married twice.  She married an unknown person in Welch, Texas, November 27, 1937.  She married James Wesley Thomas in Welch, Texas, November 27, 1937.  

       Leo Ruth Wren and James Wesley Thomas had the following children:  

    +    63    i.    Redith Craig⁵ Thomas was born August 31, 1938.

    +    64    ii.    Wanda Inez Thomas was born November 4, 1940.

  

       37.  Armitta Luvonna⁴ Wren (William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Grosvenor, Brown County, Texas February 10, 1919.  Armitta died August 8, 1965 in Brentwood, California, at 46 years of age.   

       She married twice.  She married John Staggs in Brownwood, Brown County, Texas, 1936.  She married James Miles 1953.  11-24-1998: Bobby Joe Wren provided the following: Armitta died of Cancer.  

       Armitta Luvonna Wren and John Staggs had the following children:  

          65    i.    Ernest Lee⁵ Staggs.  11-24-1998: Provided by Bobby Joe Wren. Ernest died at the age of 1 month.

    +    66    ii.    Tilleman Ray Staggs was born January 17, 1943.

          67    iii.    Bobby James Staggs was born in Tracy, California July 21, 1945.

    +    68    iv.    Thelma Jean Staggs was born August 30, 1946.

          69    v.    William Ralph Staggs was born May 31, 1947.

          70    vi.    Shirley Marlene Staggs was born April 15, 1951.    

       Armitta Luvonna Wren and James Miles had the following child:  

          71    vii.    Charlotte Ann Miles.

  

       38.  Louise⁴ Wren (William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Grosvenor, Brown County, Texas May 28, 1923. 

        She married Alvin Zebedee Wright February 28, 1939.  Alvin is the son of David Wright and Dovie Harris.

       Louise Wren and Alvin Zebedee Wright had the following children:  

          72    i.    Ernie Ray⁵ Wright.

          73    ii.    Lucie Fae Wright was born December 5, 1939.  Lucie died July 1941 in Bronte, Texas, at 1 year of age.  11-24-1998: Interred in Bonte, Texas Cemetery.

    +    74    iii.    Melvin Craig Wright was born January 18, 1944.

    +    75    iv.    John Twain Wright was born December 17, 1945.

    +    76    v.    Betty Lou Wright was born July 5, 1949.

          77    vi.    Barbara Sue Wright was born in Martinez, California July 5, 1949.  Barbara died January 1950 at less than one year of age.

          78    vii.    Henry Franklin Wright was born September 8, 1950.

    +    79    viii.    Walter Wright was born October 12, 1954.

          80    ix.    Willie Wright Wright was born February 6, 1964.

  

       39.  William Bobby⁴ Wren (William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Brownwood, Brown County, Texas October 8, 1911.  William died September 23, 1988 in Brentwood, California, at 76 years of age.   

       He married Willie Eliza Morris in Santa Anna, Texas, July 24, 1938.  Willie is the daughter of William Morris and Sarah Burfield.

        William Bobby Wren and Willie Eliza Morris had the following children:  

          81    i.    Hazel Marie⁵ Wren was born in Grosvenor, Texas September 28, 1939.  Hazel died January 12, 1940 in Grosvenor, Brown County, Texas, at less than one year of age.

    +    82    ii.    Bobby Joe Wren was born August 27, 1945.

          83    iii.    Sharon Theresa Wren was born in Coleman, Texas April 8, 1950.  Sharon died November 1960 in Brentwood, California, at 10 years of age.   

       40.  Craig Franklin⁴ Wren (William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Grosvenor, Brown County, Texas September 12, 1929.   

       He married twice.  He married Lee Not known.  She married an unknown person.  He married Gladys Edna Perkins in Runnels County, Texas, December 5, 1949.  

       Craig Franklin Wren and Gladys Edna Perkins had the following children:  

          84    i.    Edna Louise⁵ Wren.

          85    ii.    Franklin Eugene Wren was born June 5, 1954.    

       Craig Franklin Wren and Lee Notknown had the following children:  

          86    iii.    Refia Lee Wren.

          87    iv.    Lorie Ann Wren.  

 

 Fifth Generation

  

       41.  Martha Elizabeth⁵ Wren (Herman⁴, Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born November 5, 1926.   

       She married Carl Franklin McClellan December 22, 1950.  Carl was born in Monroe, Louisiana December 6, 1926.  Carl is the son of John Frank McClellan and Anna Pearl Hulbert.  July 1, 1998: This information was located while researching Dallas County records.  

12-1-1998:  

Information received from Martha Elizabeth:

 Dear Vernon,. I found it very difficult to try and stick to the facts only about my Dad. His life has always been an inspiration to me. It has been a challenge to live up to his example. His ability to find humor in the most trying situations plus his loyalties, integrity, love of family, devotion to a strong work ethic and deep faith in God have shaped my philosophy and attitudes. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to recall the facts of my Father's life and to revisit many happy memories. Please let me know if you need any additional information - via phone or mail. My best regards to you and Gail, /s/ Martha Wren McClellan

 Herman Wren was born in Mt. Vernon, Texas on November 3, 1890.  He was the first born. He was given only one surname as were all the Wren children who followed him. He moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma before it became a state. He attended school through the fifth grade.  At that time he quit school and went to work to help provide for his parents and a growing number of brothers and sisters. He joined the Army in 1916 and was stationed in Perigueux, France in a medical unit. After the war, he moved to Dallas where he had always wanted to live. He went to working a Pharmacy  on Oak Lawn Ave.    

The owner saw the potential in Herman and encouraged him to learn to be a "Pill Roller." He gave Herman his books on pharmacy - huge books filled with chemistry formularies, biology, names of all known drugs and their uses, etc.  He studied these books and took the state exams.  He passed the state tests without benefit of a high school or college diploma. He practiced his profession until he retired at the age of seventy. Herman married Loleete Sloan in San Antonio in 1922.   

He brought her back to Dallas where they stayed happily married for 48 years. Their only child, a daughter, was given his grandmother's name - Martha Elizabeth Wren - making her a feminine Junior!  

Herman became ill with Lou Gehrig's disease and died in February, 1968. His wife died shortly after in September, 1968. Herman's Father's Mother, ( Martha Elizabeth Wren ) moved in with her son and his wife at the time of their marriage and lived with them until her death when she was in her nineties.  She outlived her daughter-in-law and lived with her son until she died.  

       Martha Elizabeth Wren and Carl Franklin McClellan had the following children:  

          88    i.    Kirk Franklin⁶ McClellan was born March 21, 1956.  He married Brenda Sue Wiggins.  

          89    ii.    Laura Sue McClellan was born February 8, 1958.  She married Ernest J. Jackson.  

  

       42.  Gerry Neal⁵ Wren (Gerald Craig⁴, Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas March 19, 1931.   

       He married Barbara Ann Crannell in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, July 31, 1953.  Barbara was born in Dallas, Callas County, Texas January 31, 1932.  Barbara is the daughter of Howard James Glenn Crannell and Orra Switzer Wartman.   

       He resides in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.  Gerry's occupation:  Retired Attorney, Dallas, Texas. 

 

Gerry Neal Wren

 

Gerry graduated from Polytechnic High School, Ft. Worth, Texas in June 1948. Graduated from North Texas State University, Denton, Texas, January, 1953 (Major Business Administration--Minor, Accounting--BBA). Graduated from Southern Methodist University School of Law, 1956 (LLB). Passed the Texas Bar the same year.

Practiced law in Dallas, Texas, since 1956 with the following:  Lyne, Blanchette, Smith & Shelton 1956-60; Legal Department of the Texas & Pacific Railway Company 1960-63; Tobolowsky, Schlinger & Blalock 1963-76; Brice & Barron (Now Mankoff, Hill, Held & Goldberg) 1976 to present. Law practice has been a general Civil Practice with emphasis on Litigation. Served as President of the 20-30 Club ( Dallas Service Organization ), President of the Dallas Junior Bar Association, Executive Committee of the Red Cross and Legal Adviser to the Red Cross from 1980 to present. Attend Northwest Bible Church, Dallas, Texas.  

       Gerry Neal Wren and Barbara Ann Crannell had the following children:  

    +    90    i.    Donna Kay⁶ Wren was born January 6, 1959.

    +    91    ii.    Michael Craig Wren was born December 17, 1960.

          92    iii.    Patricia Lee Wren was born September 9, 1964. 

  

       43.  Beverly Gail⁵ Wren (Gerald Craig⁴, Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas February 2, 1936. 

       She married Vernon Henry Drewa  Jr. in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, June 9, 1954.  Vernon was born in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, January 17, 1930.  Vernon is the son of Vernon Henry Drewa and Juanita Maxine Shropshire. 

 

Beverly Gail Wren

 

 November 23, 1992

 

I was born at Methodist Hospital (now called Harris Methodist Downtown) Fort Worth, Texas, February 2, 1936, and my brother Gerry always called me a ground hog ! My very first recollection of childhood is my little white cape, with pale blue satin lining.  I loved the feel of it.  Mother said she didn't see how I could actually remember it, since I was less than 2 years old, but I do recall running my hands over the smooth lining, and how good it felt. When I was four, we moved to the house I remember growing up in; 2742 Ave. I., in the Poly area of Ft. Worth . In the fourth grade, I was thrilled when a family moved in across the street and the daughter was my same age!  Her name was Betty Wood , and to this day we have remained best friends, even though after I married I moved around for thirty years, and Betty stayed in the Ft. Worth area. We visit as often as we can, and both appreciate the fact that we can lead such different lives yet be such close friends. When we were in elementary school, Betty and I and our two "boyfriends" sang as a quartet at a lot of school functions; assemblies, etc. and some other places around town.  In the sixth grade I was elected Ranch Queen, and I have the picture of me with "Ranch King" all dressed up in our Western wear. Mother had made my skirt and blouse, and had embroidered the blouse-- it was beautiful-- and now that I do a lot of hand work myself, I can really appreciate how much work she did on it. My grandmother Turner, "Gammy" made most of my clothes. I could show her one of my paper doll's dresses and she would make me one just like it. With her and my mother both sewing for me I had plenty of pretty clothes. The rest of my early childhood was unspectacular except for one episode when I was bitten by a stray dog and the whole neighborhood was looking for it.  When it was finally found and destroyed, I felt badly because I was not  positive it was the right dog, though everyone else seemed to be. At least I'm thankful I didn't have to get the dreadful rabies shots, and didn't get rabies! When I was 14 I was a big wrestling fan, believing all of it was "true" and one night my Daddy, Gerald Wren, took me to actually SEE the wrestling matches at Northside Coliseum in Ft. Worth to see Killer Kowalski and Gorgeous George.  I thought it was great, and cringed each time someone was strangled and mangled--I just knew they were really hurt! I was extremely shy during my childhood, evidently a serious child, very neat and tidy--everything in place.  I still like "order" and neatness but have learned that too much seriousness is not good--it's more healthy to laugh.  I was a straight A student through school with very little studying, which was lucky, except for high school Biology! I could NOT dissect a frog, or anything else, and squeaked by the course with help from a classmate who LIKED to cut up things, and the sympathy of my teacher. I became more outgoing in Jr. High School and in spite of braces on my teeth (they were not the status symbol then that they are now!) I was elected Head Girl.  There was a Head Girl and Head Boy each six weeks, and we got to make the announcements over the loud speaker each morning before school began--- I enjoyed that--looking back now, I realize that it was a good way for quite a few kids to learn a little about public speaking. The Head Girls were given a bracelet with a charm on it that said Head Girl; the year; and the initials of the school.  I still have the bracelet. We continued our quartet in Jr. High, branching out to local Lions  Clubs, (courtesy of my Daddy, I'm sure) and other organizations. I also enjoyed the Square Dance Club at school, and the volleyball team. My high school years were lots of fun. I sang in the Glee Club, joined many of the school clubs such as the National Honor Society, the Y- Teens, (combining service and social activities), Allied Youth (dedicated to revealing the harmful effects of alcohol), and my Jr. and Sr. years I was a flag twirler in the band. Ours was the first high school band in the city to reach 100 members. Also my Sr. year I was voted Homecoming Queen, an honor that meant a lot to me. I am very fortunate to have been raised by two kind, loving, Christian parents. I was also active in our Methodist Church. I had enough credits to graduate at mid- term so I went to Denton to North Texas State College (now North Texas State University) for one semester, then came home and actually graduated with my high school class.  

On June 9th of that year (1954) I married Vernon H. Drewa, Jr. He and my brother were friends all through school. I had never really traveled until we married, but Vernon was in the Navy and we began a nomadic life, moving about every 2 years. It was difficult raising a family and moving so often, but so many others were doing the same thing, and we were happy wherever we went.  One of my favorite places was Midway Island (North of Honolulu about 1500 miles.).  It is beautiful and the Navy personnel there were like one big family----everyone knew everyone else.  We had 3 beautiful daughters by then;, Karen Lynn, Danna Beverly, and Kristi Loraine,  and we would take the girls swimming nearly every day.  We could see the lovely white-sand beach from our front yard. We also lived in Hawaii for 2 years---- another beautiful island.  I wish we could have visited the other islands while we lived there, but maybe some day we can return. Our three lovely daughters, with the help of their husbands, have given us five great grandchildren; one boy, Jason Craig Skrasek, and four girls; Joey Lynn Skrasek, Brittney Gail Elliott, Brooke Danielle Elliott, and Natalie Rachel Lucas. (As of this writing---June, 1993). We made many friends moving around, and still keep up with most of them via Christmas cards, and see some of them when we are on vacations. I hope the experiences of moving and making new friends in so many places helped our daughters to learn to get along with all types of people. I enjoy doing lots of craft work; including crochet, sewing, wood- working, and most of all counted cross stitch and oil painting. Also Vernon bought me a piano for my 54th birthday and I enjoy playing it, but can't find the time to do as much as I'd like.  

 The following was taken from the Fort Worth Star Telegram, June 15, 1954:

 

MISS BEVERLY GAIL WREN, VERNON H. DREWA JR. WED

 

Miss Beverly Gail Wren and Vernon H. Drewa, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Drewa, 4008 Ave J, were married by Rev. Hayden Edwards at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Polytechnic Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald C. Wren, parents of the bride, were hosts at a reception at their home, 2742 Ave. I. Mrs. E. F. Taylor, vocalist, was accompanied by Mrs. C. H. Hooker. Gloria McKibbian and Betty Wood lighted the candles and Kenneth Shropshire of Temple, Texas and John Smith ushered. Gerry N. Wren of Dallas was the best man. Miss Gloria Curtis of Grandview, the bride's attendant, wore a ballerina-length dress of pink antique taffeta made with a square neckline and her bouquet was of pink blossoms, which also were used with pink candles to decorate the chapel. The bride's gown was of French lace, made with a ballerina-length skirt and a Spencer jacket worn over crinolines. Her veil fell in tiers to her shoulders from a seed pearl tiara. She carried a white orchid on a white prayer book.  Mr. Wren gave his daughter in marriage. The reception house party included Miss Kay Spurlock, Mrs. Howard Milrany, Mrs. E.T. Jones, Mrs. V. E. Woodard, Mrs. Kirby Lyle, Mrs. Ralph Thompson and Mrs. Gerry Wren of Dallas. When the bridal couple left for Honolulu, where the bridegroom is stationed with the Navy,  Mrs. Drewa wore a cocoa brown linen suit with white accessories. He is a radioman first class. Guests included Messieurs. and Mmes. Bob Griffis of Frost, Whitley Curtis of Grandview, A. S. Chadwell of Mart, P.E. Carder of Galveston, S. A. Drewa of Tyler, K. A. Shropshire of Bartlett and A. L. Mathiason of Houston.

 

December 1998: Gail wrote the following for her family and read it after our Thanksgiving dinner 1998. What I am Thankful for this Year I am thankful for so many things I can't begin to list them all -- So I'll try to list the most important ones. I'm thankful for our family's health - Vernon's has improved so much over last year, and no one has a debilitating illness such as those that have taken several extended family members this year. I'm thankful for my family - in spite of our difference’s in personalities and ideas at times, may be always love each other enough to remember to try and to see the other person's point of view, as every subject has at least two sides. I'm thankful for the wonderful children in our family who keep us entertained with their funny antics and sayings. May they all grow into happy adults with loving families of their own, expanding our family circle. I'm thankful for the beauty of God's wonderful world -- seen in the changing season, the unbelievable colors of sunrises and sunsets, the breathtaking beauty of the mountains, the serenity of lakes and oceans, the wonder of each new day that offers challenges without which we would soon grow dull.  May we rise to meet each challenge with anticipation and strength.  I'm thankful for a loving God who watches over us all and guides us in His path. May each Thanksgiving make us more aware of how much we have to be thankful for. I love you all.  

The following telegram was sent by Gail to her husband, Vernon when leaving Fort Worth, Texas for Midway Island: MM RBHPY DE RBWPC 554A ZNR M 211640Z FM NAVCOMMSTA SFRAN TO NAVSTA MIDWAY BT UNCLAS MSG SAN FRANCISCO CALIF 21 1050A VERNON DREWA OFFICER IN CHARGE, NAVAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT BOX 19 LEAVE TRAVIS FOR HAWAII MIDNIGHT TONIGHT PAN AMERICAN JET LOVE GAIL DREWA BT 21/2018Z

 Thanksgiving 1998:  

To Vernon I fail to put into words the things I am thankful for so I'll try to tell you some of them now. I'm thankful for your willingness to listen when I need to talk. Your help with any problem that I have. Your down-to-earth reasoning which helps me to see another side of problems. Your sense of value, which gives life a foundation. Your smile, so freely given, which first attracted me to you. Your cheerfulness which lifts my spirits. Most of all, I'm thankful for your love, constant and unfailing. Please forgive my shortcomings and know that I love you. Your Gail

 January 1, 2000  

During mid summer of 1999, Vernon made an appointment for Gail with Dr. John Peloza, of Dallas, Texas (Office adjacent Presbyterian Hospital).   

Dr. Peloza specializes in spine surgery.  

After Gail's initial visit, she had to undergo numerous tests in Dallas on her spine. The first coming while Vernon was in the hospital in November, recovering from reversal of his colostomy surgery in July.  Karen took Gail to Dallas for the test, as she was unable to drive alone following the test. She underwent another test, "Disk-o-Gram" on her spine in Dallas in early December.   

Those tests were taken to Dr. Peloza, where after evaluation, it was determined that she would have to have a spine fusion of her L-5 and S-1 disk, as well as a new procedure ( IDET, which will be addressed following this entry).  

Since the new millennium (2000) was upon us, Dr. Peloza was not scheduling surgeries a week before or after December 31, 1999.

 February 2, 2000.  

January 6, 2000, Gail underwent the BAK and IDET spine procedures mentioned above.   

Gail and Vernon drove from home to Dallas Presbyterian Hospital, arriving shortly after 6:00AM.  Since Gail had gone to Dallas a few days earlier for chest x-rays, lab, pre-op work and to meet her attending internist (Dr. Fischer), minimal registration had to be completed.

 Gail was taken to the holding room for surgery at 9:55A.   

After meeting with her Surgical Nurse and Anesthetist, IV's were started, we ( Vernon was able to stay with Gail in the holding room.) were notified that it would be after 10:30A before Gail was taken to surgery. Dr. Peloza's current surgery was taking longer than anticipated. Gail was taken to surgery shortly before 12:00P, and her surgery procedures started soon thereafter.   

We (Gail and Vernon) learned about 11:00A that Dr. Peloza had planned for Gail's procedure to last 5 hours or more.  We had understood it was to last but 2 hours. What a shock.  It lasted 5:45 hours. 

Gail did great during and immediately after the surgery.  However, as Kristi and I were trying to get her to a private room, Vernon was notified that Gail's blood pressure was dropping and they were immediately moving her to ICU (Intensive Care Unit) for monitoring. 

By 9:00P, her condition was continuing to deteriorate. Dr. Peloza was notified, as was her internist, Dr. Fischer.  Three units of blood were ordered.  To which, Gail argued against. However, most of her arguing, was from the effects of the morphine she was being administered. She ultimately accepted it alright, after we convinced  her, it was a necessary step in her recovery.  

Shortly after beginning the transfusion, Dr. Mark Hoyle (Vascular and General Surgeon) was called by Dr. Peloza.  Dr. Hoyle called ICU, and after telling them to prepare to return Gail to surgery, spoke with Vernon.  He was on his car phone, very courteous and professional. (We hadn’t met Dr. Hoyle.) He was en-route to Presbyterian as he spoke.  He said that he had ordered 5 additional units of blood for Gail, and that I shouldn’t worry.  Dr. Hoyle was all you could expect of anyone. Thorough, kind and professional in all his dealings with Gail and our family.

 Gail was returned to surgery shortly before midnight, where they reopened the stomach incision.  Dr. Hoyle was concerned that some titanium clips might have come off (he mentioned putting 22 plus in her stomach).  

The surgery took 2 hours. Dr. Peloza was in the next surgery suite following Gail's progress with Dr. Hoyle.   

By this time, Vernon had called Gail's brother, Gerry, and their daughters. Dr. Hoyle came out after the surgery was over, and said none of the titanium clips had come off, but that Gail's body for some reason had not absorbed the drainage (He didn’t know where the drainage was coming from).  It is not clear whether she received 5 or 6 units of blood. (Two before surgery and three during. Gail had two units in ICU. Believe Dr. Hoyle gave her thee more.)  He said that he had left her stomach open for 15-20 minutes to make certain the re-entry area remained dry.  He followed Gail continually for several more days.  As did, Dr. Peloza and Dr. Fischer.  

Initially Gail was to have surgery on the 6th and be dismissed the 8th of January.  After complications, she remained and was dismissed on the 14th of January.  

An explanation of the "BAK" and "IDET" procedures follows. The BAK Surgery Breakthrough The BAK Inter-body Fusion System is an innovative technique for spinal fusion that is less invasive than other methods.  This procedure utilizes small, threaded metal cylinders to restore the degenerated disc space to or near its original height, relieving any pressure on the nerves. The clinical outcomes of the study, which were reviewed by the FDA, have shown significant reductions in pain and an increase in activity levels compared to other fusion methods.  This procedure has been performed on over 10,000 patients. During your surgery, your doctor will remove portions of the painful disc and vertebral bones, allowing the implants to be inserted into place.   A small amount of bone will then be taken from your hip and packed inside the BAK implants.  This allows the bone to grow through and around the implant, fusing the vertebral bodies and stopping your pain.  The BAK system can be implanted from an open anterior ( front), open posterior (back), or laparoscopic surgical approach. Your doctor will make the decision based upon your condition. Based upon the findings of the clinical study and comparisons to other fusion methods, the BAK  Inter-body Fusion System offers many advantages over traditional fusion methods. The following are some of these advantages: The procedure has been found to have a low overall complication rate. Postoperative pain may be minimized through a decrease in the amount of surgical intervention. Return to daily activities can be much quicker. Operative procedures and length of stay in the hospital can be less than other fusion methods. The amount of blood loss during surgery can be much less than other types of spinal fusion. These findings follow the general trend in medical care toward less invasive surgical techniques that provide better outcomes for patients. Clinical Results Part of the development process for the BAK system was controlled clinical study. The clinical study was conducted by 42 doctors at 19 hospitals across the U.S.; regulatory approval was received at the completion of the study.  The study included a total receive I of 948 patients and measured success in different areas.  The clinical success rates for patients at two years after surgery were measured in the following areas: Measurement % of Patients Reporting Favorable 89% Outcome Pain Improvement 85% Function Maintained or Improved 94% Patients Reporting Favorable 89% Outcome Strength Maintained or Improved  94% Fusion Rate 91% 

 Dallas/Fort Worth Medical News, September 1998  

New FDA Procedure Provides Relief For Back Pain A new medical procedure to treat degenerated and herniated disk problems in providing much need relief to patients suffering of chronic back pain.  A national multi-center study reviewing the procedure called "intradiscal electrothermal therapy,"  is under way. Inter-discal ( IDET)  involves inserting a thermal-restive, minimally invasive catheter into the affected disks, which usually contain areas of torn collagen that put immense pressure and inflammation on a network of nerves.  The catheter's heat, which is gradually administered by the surgeon, shrinks collagen lacten tissue within the disc, killing nerve endings and sealing holes in the outer layers of the disk.  The result for the patients is a significant decrease in pain and improvement in function.  

There are numerous benefits from this procedure says John Peolza, M.D., a Dallas based spine specialist and spine consultant to the U.S. Ski Team.  Peloza, who is also an associate of the prestigious Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado, is one of a handful of Physicians selected to perform the procedure and is part of the national multi-center study.  He was also a clinical investigator and the first in Dallas to perform the "BAK" inter-body fusion cages for the treatment of lower back pain. Inter-discal (IDET) is performed in outpatient surgery, with conscious dedication and no general anesthesia," he says. "The procedure is performed without an incision and the patient can go home within an hour."

  Peloza adds it is also cost-effective for the patient, because it is significantly less expensive than a spinal fusion and has a much shorter recovery period. During the initial colagon healing period, Peloza advises protected, moderate activity.  Patients generally are able to return to work in about a week after the procedure and can gradually ease back into there normal daily routine.  At six weeks post procedure, aggressive spinal rehabilitation begins. As one of the pioneers of the technique, Peloza says he is excited at the prospect of this procedure helping everyone from Professional athlete’s to weekend warriors.  At least 80% of all Americans suffer from some form of back pain in their life, much of which is caused by degenerated or arthritic conditions of the spine. A large portion of people with chronic back pain have tears within the disc that can be treated with this simple, minimal invasive procedure, says Peloza.  It is an exciting time to be treating painful conditions of the spine.  New technologies are on the horizon that offer safe, effective, and less expensive treatment.  

November 1, 2000:  

Gail returned to Dr. Peloza for her 10 month follow-up. After reviewing her newest x-rays, he said that her surgery was 100% successful.  He gave her permission to do the one thing that she has wanted most since surgery.  Permission to wash her hair over a sink. Not in a shower!!!!!!  He did say that the "collagen" (an insoluble fibrous protein that occurs in vertebrates as the chief constituent of connective tissue fibrils and in bones and yields gelatin and glue on prolonged heating with water) would not be healed until July 2001. Still, a great report, and we can only be thankful that it was so successful.  

       Beverly Gail Wren and Vernon Henry Drewa, Jr. had the following children:  

    +    93    i.    Karen Lynn⁶ Drewa was born January 10, 1956.

    +    94    ii.    Danna Beverly Drewa was born September 13, 1957.

    +    95    iii.    Kristi Loraine Drewa was born May 17, 1960.

  

       44.  Frances Louise⁵ Wren (Jack Allen⁴, Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in All Saints Hospital, Ft Worth, Texas August 19, 1926.  Frances died March 25, 1987 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas, at 60 years of age.  Her body was interred in Tyler, Smith County, Texas.   

       She married Jennings Bryan Pinkston (Jr) in Johnson County, Texas, December 25, 1943.  Jennings was born in Gastonia, North Carolina January 1, 1923.  Jennings was the son of Jennings Bryan Pinkston and Mary Lee Dudley.  Jennings died October 29, 1982 at 59 years of age.  6-13-1998: Jennings and Frances daughter,  Linda Sue Pinkston Johnson wrote to me on this date.  It was a very nice letter and she was gracious to provide me with the pertinent information on her mother, father, siblings and children. Jennings died in October 29, 1982 at Dallas, Texas.  He is interred at Grove Hill Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. He was married to Frances Louise Wren, December 25, 1943.  

(Note: While Frances, her parents and siblings resided at 3708 Ave. J. Fort Worth, Texas, this researcher, his parents and brother lived next door on the East side of Jack Allen and Louise Wren Family.  A vacant lot was between our homes.  Our address was 3722.   

I recall Frances dating "Pinky", (though at the time I didn't know him by any other name.  I was 11 and 12 at the time.  Frances was always kind to the neighborhood the kids, which were all younger than she.  Jack, her brother, and I worked together for one summer at the Sycamore Creek (City) Golf course and later at the Polytechnic Ice House.  He was two years older and I suspect he got me to go to keep him company.  We had to water the golf greens from 8:00 PM until about 2:00 AM.  We always took a quilt and alarm clock and laid out on the "Driving Range" green, and dozed until the alarm went on to move the hoses.  I think we let these large sprinklers run for 45-60 minutes each. At that time, each hose had to be drug or carried to the next green and connected to a faucet.  At the date of this writing, the Golf Course is still there, but no longer is the driving range or the small house in which a drunken security guard lived.)  

6-13-1998:  

Frances is interred at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tyler, Smith County, Texas.  This Cemetery is on Highway 64W in Tyler. (Note:  I visited there while in Tyler, Texas. /s/ Vernon Drewa.)  

July 1, 1998:  

Note in records located this date, that Frances Wren was Married June 2, 1943 in Marietta, Oklahoma to Mr. J. B. Pinkston, Jr, of Charlotte, N.C. Will notify Frances daughter, Linda in Tyler of this record.  

       Frances Louise Wren and Jennings Bryan Pinkston (Jr) had the following children:  

    +    96    i.    Linda Sue⁶ Pinkston was born February 29, 1944.

          97    ii.    Edward Allen Pinkston was born in Charlotte, North Carolina November 14, 1948.  He married Margaret Unknown December 16, 1979.  6-15-98: Address as of this date: 100 Walker Way Boulder City, Nevada 89005 702-293-2625

    +    98    iii.    Michael Sherrill Pinkston was born March 17, 1953.

          99    iv.    Joseph Ronald Pinkston was born in Knoxville, Tennessee June 10, 1964.  Joseph died June 10, 1964 in Knoxville, Tennessee, at less than one year of age.  His body was interred in Knoxville, Tennessee.  This child is interred at Lynnhurst Cemetery , Knoxville, Tennessee. This information was provided by his sister, Mrs. Linda Sue Pinkston Johnson, June 13, 1998.

  

       45.  Jack Allen⁵ Wren Jr (Jack Allen⁴, Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in All Saints Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas, August 19, 1928.  Jack died October 9, 1998 in Boynton Beach, Florida, at 70 years of age.   

       He married three times.  He married Patricia Laudermilk.  He married Sandra Elsie Wren.  Sandra was born in Camden, New Jersey.  Sandy is the widow of Jack Allen Wren.  She has three children; Michael, Sharon and Martha by a previous marriage.  

       He married Letitia Armer in Fort Worth, Texas, July 3, 1948.  5-1-1998: Called and talked with Jack via phone. His wife’s name is Sandra (Sandy for short).  Jack has a son by a previous marriage.  His name is Andy and lives in Orlando, Florida.  No other information at this time. 5-14-1998: Jack thought his sister, Francis Wren Pinkston was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in Fort Worth.  However, I learned last night from another sister, Janie Wren Martin that Francis is interred in Tyler, Texas, off Hgwy. 64.  Cemetery on the road to the Airport.  She was married and divorced from Jennings Bryan Pinkston. I contacted Janie this date.  See her file for TEXT.  

10-14-1998:  

Jack was operated on at the Del Ray Community Hospital (Boyington Beach, Fl.) on Wednesday, September 17, 1998 for an unknown growth on one of his lungs. It was not at first believed to be malignant.  However, when it was removed, the size was as a small grapefruit.  The surgery went well according to his son Andy.  Jack however developed complications ( bacteria infections in his lungs ) and never recovered. Jack died at the Hospital October 9, 1998 at 1 AM in the morning. His son Andy and Martha were with him. The funeral service for Jack was held on Sunday the 11th.  

       Jack Allen Wren Jr and Patricia Laudermilk had the following child:  

    + 100    i.    Andrew Allen⁶ Wren was born July 21, 1958.

  

       46.  Doris Jane (Janie)⁵ Wren (Jack Allen⁴, Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in All Saints Hospital, Ft. Worth, Texas January 13, 1939.   

       She married four times.  She married Thomas Souder 1955.  Thomas died 1980.  She married Gerald Reid Grantges August 1961.  He married Linda Vavra.  She married Johnnie Dale Ried, Sr. 1971.  Johnnie died June 25, 1983.  She married Birdie Rex Martic 1985. 

        Doris's occupation: Unknown.   

5-14-1998:  

Janie changed her name to Dorris Jane in lieu of Effie Jane, Tarrant County Clerks office. Date unknown  

7-24-1998: Last known residence. (Private – contact Vernon Drewa for additional information.) Janie married Thomas Souder 1955.  Divorced in 1960.  Thomas died in 1980. Janie married Gerald Reid Grantges in August 1961.  Divorced in 1970. Janie married Johnnie Dale Ried, Sr., 1971. He died June 25, 1983. Janie married Birdie Rex Martin in 1985..  

       Doris Jane (Janie) Wren and Gerald Reid Grantges had the following children:  

        101    i.    Thomas Dwayne⁶ Souder.

    + 102    ii.    Deborah Kay Souder was born November 1, 1958.

    + 103    iii.    Vicki Reid Grantges was born March 7, 1962.

        104    iv.    Craig Grantges was born April 26, 1963.

  

       47.  Christopher Hurd⁵ Wren (Robert Hurd⁴, Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in Washington, D. C. November 9, 1942. 

        He married twice.  He married Judith Knight in Cincinnati, Ohio, April 19, 1966.  Judith was born November 11, 1941.  Judith died March 15, 1984 at 42 years of age.  He married Marilyn Wallace Lamendola in Dillon, Colorado, December 25, 1984.  Marilyn was born in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee October 7, 1942.  7-24-1998: Spoke with Chris this date.  Last known address: (Private – Contact Vernon Drewa for additional information.) 

8-8-1998: Tyler Wren provided the following. Christopher Wren address (Private-Contact Vernon Drewa for additional information.)

             Christopher Hurd Wren and Judith Knight had the following children:  

    + 105    i.    Jennifer Paige⁶ Wren was born November 1, 1966.

        106    ii.    Melissa Louise Wren was born in Midland, Michigan November 8, 1969.  She married Norman Neuweiler in Mauhi, Hawaii, June 11, 1998.

        107    iii.    Christopher Knight Wren was born in Riverside, New Jersey January 11, 1972.  He married Andrea Jeannette Thomas in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, November 1, 1997.  11-22-1998: Per correspondence from Chris: Current address for Christopher Knight: (Private – Contact Vernon Drewa for additional information.)

  

       48.  Tyler Ewell⁵ Wren (Robert Hurd⁴, Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in Washington, D.C. December 15, 1948.   

       He married Marion Yancey in Atlanta, Georgia, May 15, 1973.  Marion was born April 5, 1949.   

7-24-1998:  

Last known address: 399 Grange Rd. Wayne, Pa. 19087  

7-29-1998  

Received a copy of the following letter, Jack Wren wrote to his cousin Tyler about his father.  

July 8, 1998  

Dear Tyler: Enjoyed our conversation yesterday and until then did not realize you were so young when your father died. I will attempt to tell you as much as I can remember about my Uncle Hurd. I know that he was my father, Allen's, favorite brother. In their younger years I guess they were together constantly. My Dad had a great since of humor but was a little shy whereas Hurd was very forward, never knew a stranger and had more friends than the law allowed. I recall a story my dad tells about when Hurd first moved to Washington. Over a year are two, everyone that came into the Ft. Worth National Bank where my dad worked would always ask my dad "how's ol Hurd?" Well I guess my father got tired of hearing it and one day said to one of them, "to hell with ol Hurd, how about how is ol Allen." The point being he was a little jealous that no one ever asked of him. So much of what I know about Hurd is stories told by my dad to me. I was very young when he left to live in Washington but I remember several things. One was what I told you about your mother's hair reaching almost to the floor. She was a beautiful lady and as a little boy I had a big crush on her. When she would ask me to brush her long hair I was in hog heaven. Another story my dad told was that when Hurd reached Washington he was looking for a job and he saw Sam Rayburn, the old Texas democrat that ran Washington politics for years, sitting in a restaurant. He boldly walked up to the table and stuck out his hand to Rayburn and said "Howdy Mr. Rayburn, I'm Hurd Wren from Ft. Worth, Texas and I need a job." Pop, what we called my dad, said that Rayburn was so impressed that he helped Uncle Hurd get started in Washington. I never knew exactly what he did in Washington but somehow I picture him as a lobbyist. As far as when he was young, I remember stories about him being a great football player for Poly High School and later played for TCU. He WAS president of his senior class and voted most likely to succeed. I did not realize how many years ago we are talking about until I started trying to remember details. I believe it was about 1936 or 37 when Hurd & Alice went to Washington. I may be way off on that.  

I know you probably already know the following but just in case here is what I know about the family from memory: Grandfather Hurd had seven boys and three girls. Two of the girls died shortly after birth and one lived to be about 21 years old. She was Effie and she and your dad & my dad were very close. The brothers in order of age were Ashton (No children), Herman (Daughter named Martha) Gerald (Son Gerry a Dallas Lawyer & Gail a Ft. Worth housewife Mrs. Vernon Drewa)-Allen, my father had three, my sister Frances two years older to the day than 1, and Janie who is 10 years younger than I. Then there was your dad who of course had two, you and Christopher. Next was Ewing (Tunie) pronounced Too-nee (never knew where the nickname came from) and he had one son Robert. Last was Bob, who was about 15 years older than I and he had no children. Ashton,  you know sold ladies clothing. Herman was a pharmacist. Gerald an Attorney. My father retired as Assistant Cashier of the Ft. Worth National Bank, Your dad of course You know, Tunie was a tax collector for the Texas State Employment Commission and Bob was Chief Topographical Photographer for Texaco Oil Co.  All in all Tyler looks like that generation of Wrens did pretty well for themselves. I am not sure of all of the following but to my best knowledge: Starting with the oldest in our generation.  

MARTHA - Have not heard from or about in the past 50 years. I heard recently she is married to a doctor and I believe lives somewhere in South Texas.

FRANCES:  My older sister was married for many years to Jennings Brvant Pinkston Jr. of Knoxville, Tennessee,  where he was Plant Manager for Hudig Sash & Door Co. They divorced sometime in the sixties. Francis  passed away in Tyler Texas from a kidney disease in 1984.

ME: I was in sales for twenty five years selling equipment. In 1972, I changed careers and followed my love -GOLF - I worked on a golf course for two years while I studied plants and maintenance procedures. Was in the right place at the right time and became Superintendent of Maintenance at Lochmore C.C. in Ft. Myers Florida where I stayed for 7 years. I moved to Palm Beach County in 1980 to  take the Asst. Superintendents job on a very high class Private Club. I am still there even though I retired. I maintain equipment maintenance records on a computerized system which requires about 4 hours a day from me. If you play golf and ever get down this way I can get us on most any of the 150 magnificent golf courses in PB County at no charge.

Gerry: Attorney in Dallas Texas. At one time he was President of the Jr. Bar Association of Dallas.

Janie: My youngest sister - Married -has 4 Children and 9 grand children. Lives in Irving near the Dallas Cowboy stadium. Next I believe was; Christopher.

Robert - Last I heard was a foreign missionary for the Southern Baptist Convention. Then there was you. To my knowledge, that is the entire bunch in our GENERATION. I have one son and two grandsons. Andrew Allen, Christopher Allen and Michael Austin.. I have three step children Michael, Sharon and Martha, 40, 32 and 28 respectfully. Well enough for now I need to get this off to you. I am sure I have left out a lot but as the years progress, we can fill in the blanks. Vernon, Gail's husband in Ft. Worth has a world of information about the Wrens and I know he will share it with you. Have not called your mother yet but today is Saturday and I am going to try to do that. I really am fond of her and am glad to know she is alive. Great talking to you and I hope this is interesting to you. Your cousin - Jack 100 18 Boynton Place Circle #314 Boynton Beach, F1 33437 (516) 736-5584 Home (516) 966-7616 Office (561) 966-7627 Fax  

12-4-1998:  

Tyler and Marion phone number in Wayne, Penn., 610-293-9758  

       Tyler Ewell Wren and Marion Yancey had the following children:  

        108    i.    Tyler Randolpf⁶ Wren was born in Philadelphia, Penn. March 4, 1981.

        109    ii.    Emily Ewell Wren was born in Philadelphia, Penn. August 27, 1983.

  

       49.  Robert Ewing⁵ Wren (Ewing Francis⁴, Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in Houston, Harris County, Texas, April 21, 1948.   

       He married Nancy Lou Hoyer in Harris County, Texas, February 12, 1977.  Nancy was born in Batesville, Indiana March 8, 1952. 

 

Robert E. Wren

 

The last known location of Robert E. Wren was Bogota, Columbia. He did have a residence address in Ft. Worth at 917 S.Ayers, Phone 451-8003 on June 19, 1979.  

6-7-93.  

Robert Ewing Wren was living in (Private – Contact Vernon Drewa for additional information.).  His wife's name is Nancy. No other information about his family is known at this time. Hopefully one of history packages of his family will reach him and he can provide some of the insight that other family members have provided about themselves and there families. Robert Ewing Wren III is the son of Ewing and Marylin Wren.

 7-24-1998: Last known address: (Private – Contact Vernon Drewa for additional information.)

 8-6-1998:

 The following was provided by Robert Wren. "We were married on February 12, 1977 in Houston County, Texas.  We were married in a restored mission site in a state part near Neches, Texas. The mission is called the Mission Tejas and was one of the first Spanish missions in Texas.  There was a large Indian Village nearby that is also a State Park (or historical site perhaps) with a log of archaeological sites there.  The county seat of Houston County is Crockett, Texas.  Named after Davy Crockett who passed through the area and camped near there on his way to the Alamo."  

       Robert Ewing Wren and Nancy Lou Hoyer had the following children:  

        110    i.    Robert Ewing (Jr)⁶ Wren was born in San Marcos, Texas June 16, 1982.

        111    ii.    Jennifer Leigh Wren was born in Austin, Texas February 21, 1984.

  

       50.  James Martin⁵ Byrd (Mirtie Lue⁴ Daniels, Martha Lula³ Wren, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Grosvenor, Brown County, Texas March 12, 1930.  James died June 15, 1980 in Grosvenor, Brown County, Texas, at 50 years of age.   

       He married Joyce Cille Stanley in Brownwood, Brown County, Texas, December 18, 1953.  

       James Martin Byrd and Joyce Cille Stanley had the following child:  

        112    i.    Larry James⁶ Byrd was born October 21, 1965.

  

       53.  Mary Neoma⁵ Horton (Mary Lulu⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born February 11, 1934.   

       She married Luther Gerald Herridge.  

       Mary Neoma Horton and Luther Gerald Herridge had the following children:  

    + 113    i.    Luther Gerald (Jr)⁶ Herridge was born January 18, 1953.

    + 114    ii.    Bobbie Lee Herridge was born October 5, 1954.

    + 115    iii.    Charles Thomas Herridge was born July 11, 1959.

    + 116    iv.    Garland Edward Herridge was born November 24, 1962.

  

       54.  Mirl Dean⁵ Horton (Mary Lulu⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born November 23, 1935.   

       He married Martha Ann Plumley November 25, 1959.  

       Mirl Dean Horton and Martha Ann Plumley had the following children:  

        117    i.    Martha Ann⁶ Horton.

    + 118    ii.    Virgal Dean Horton was born May 13, 1961.

    + 119    iii.    Edward Wayne Horton was born October 7, 1962.

    + 120    iv.    Roy Dale Horton was born June 29, 1964.

        121    v.    Mirl Eliza Horton was born April 1, 1970.

  

       55.  William Leon⁵ Horton (Mary Lulu⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born April 4, 1938.  William died March 16, 1994 in San Angelo, Texas, at 55 years of age.   

       He married Levern Ivon Rose September 19, 1963.  

       William Leon Horton and Levern Ivon Rose had the following children:  

    + 122    i.    David Leon⁶ Horton was born May 21, 1962.

    + 123    ii.    Mary Alice Horton was born January 22, 1965.

    + 124    iii.    Tina Gale Horton was born March 29, 1967.

    + 125    iv.    William Daniel Horton was born October 1, 1968.

  

       56.  Winnie Drucille⁵ Horton (Mary Lulu⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born October 2, 1940.   

       She married Henry Groman.  

       Winnie Drucille Horton and Henry Groman had the following children:  

        126    i.    Fred Mirel⁶ Groman.

        127    ii.    Albert Groman.

        128    iii.    Laura Groman.

  

       58.  Iva Ruth⁵ Horton (Mary Lulu⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Wilmith, Runnels County, Texas July 20, 1945.   

       She married Olen Edward Potts in Winters, Texas, March 7, 1964.  

       Iva Ruth Horton and Olen Edward Potts had the following children:  

        129    i.    Iva Pauline⁶ Potts was born in Ballinger, Texas January 23, 1965.

        130    ii.    Olen Edward Potts was born in Winters, Texas March 12, 1967.

        131    iii.    Winnie Neoma Potts was born in Martinez, California October 15, 1970.

        132    iv.    Teresa Diane Potts was born in Ballanger, Texas August 3, 1972.

  

       82.  Bobby Joe⁵ Wren (William Bobby⁴, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Antioch, California August 27, 1945.   

       He married Diana Kay Crowell in Reno, Nevada, October 16, 1963.  Diana is the daughter of Carl Crowell and Verna Heimdal.   

11-25-1998:  

Bobby contacted me this date.  He is also looking into researching the Wren family. I had been looking for Robert Wren, sibling of Charles Craig Wren and sons of Robert and Mahala Wren of Henry County, Tennessee for several years. Thought that Robert had descendents in/and/or near Henry County.  Civil War records indicate he survived that conflict, along with Charles Craig. Robert, Craig’s brother,  did migrate to Brown County, Texas after marriage. Robert came west  with his wife. Stopping off in what is now Cass County, Texas.  These two brothers must have been close, as well as their brother Joel.  For they all quit what they were doing and joined the 4th TN Inf. in Paris, Tennessee, so they could be together. Since to date, we have not located a burial location in Tennessee for Robert and Mahala.  

        Bobby Joe Wren and Diana Kay Crowell had the following children:  

        133    i.    Robert Carl⁶ Wren was born in Pittsburg, California April 21, 1964.

        134    ii.    Kevin Lee Wren was born in Pittsburg, California February 3, 1967.

    + 135    iii.    Karen Lynn Wren was born February 3, 1967.

  

       63.  Redith Craig⁵ Thomas (Leo Ruth⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Tahoka, Texas August 31, 1938.   

       He married Ruby Marie Connss in Antioch, California, February 21, 1958.  

       Redith Craig Thomas and Ruby Marie Connss had the following children:  

    + 136    i.    Carla Marie⁶ Thomas was born September 1, 1961.

    + 137    ii.    Larry Eugene Thomas was born September 16, 1964.

    + 138    iii.    Stephen Thomas was born July 18, 1967.

  

       64.  Wanda Inez⁵ Thomas (Leo Ruth⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born November 4, 1940.   

       She married David McFarland.  

       Wanda Inez Thomas and David McFarland had the following children:  

        139    i.    Terasa Inez⁶ McFarland was born November 1, 1958.

        140    ii.    Sandra Darlene McFarland was born February 21, 1962.

  

       66.  Tilleman Ray⁵ Staggs (Armitta Luvonna⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Gouldbusk, Texas January 17, 1943.   

       He married Alice Yvon Rose.  

       Tilleman Ray Staggs and Alice Yvon Rose had the following children:  

    + 141    i.    Vickie Dianne⁶ Staggs was born April 12, 1963.

    + 142    ii.    Tommy Ray Staggs was born December 13, 1964.

  

       68.  Thelma Jean⁵ Staggs (Armitta Luvonna⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Mantica, California August 30, 1946.   

       She married twice.  She married Jack Leroy Wolford in Creman, California, December 10, 1963.  She married Raymond Leonard Loper in Marysville, California, July 1969.  

       Thelma Jean Staggs and Jack Leroy Wolford had the following children:  

        143    i.    Brenda Kay⁶ Wolford was born in Fresno, California October 15, 1963.

    + 144    ii.    Eddie Ray Wolford was born December 11, 1964.

    + 145    iii.    Jeanette Maxine Wolford was born March 31, 1966.

   

       Thelma Jean Staggs and Raymond Leonard Loper had the following children:  

    + 146    iv.    Renee Lynn Loper was born November 11, 1968.

        147    v.    Joyce Maxine Loper was born October 31, 1969.

    + 148    vi.    Sherri LeAnn Loper was born December 8, 1970.

  

       74.  Melvin Craig⁵ Wright (Louise⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Richmond, California January 18, 1944.  Melvin died January 3, 1986 in Dixter, Michigan, at 41 years of age.   

       He married twice.  He married Kathy Notknown.  He married Jennifer Notknown.  11-24-1998: Interred at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

        Melvin Craig Wright and Kathy Notknown had the following children:  

        149    i.    Tricia Kay⁶ Wright.

        150    ii.    Michael Craig Wright.    

       Melvin Craig Wright and Jennifer Notknown had the following children:  

        151    iii.    Nicole L.. Wright.

        152    iv.    Melissa Kay Wright.

  

       75.  John Twain⁵ Wright (Louise⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in San Pablo, California December 17, 1945. 

        He married Sammie Loy Perkins in Ballinger, Texas, January 13, 1956.  

       John Twain Wright and Sammie Loy Perkins had the following children:  

        153    i.    John Twain (Jr)⁶ Wright was born in Winters, Texas April 5, 1968.

        154    ii.    Doyle Renfro Wright was born in Ballinger, Texas November 8, 1971.

        155    iii.    Buster Franklin Wright was born in Winters, Texas June 9, 1973.  Buster died June 17, 1973 in Winters, Texas, at less than one year of age.  This child is buried in Wilmer Cemetery.   

       76.  Betty Lou⁵ Wright (Louise⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Martinez, California July 5, 1949. 

        She married Eddie Milton Childers in Winters, Texas, January 25, 1965.  

       Betty Lou Wright and Eddie Milton Childers had the following children:  

        156    i.    Mary Louise⁶ Childers was born in Ballinger, Texas September 28, 1965.  She married James Wayne Simpson in Winters, Texas, August 27, 1985.

        157    ii.    Agnes Lourine Childers was born in Ballinger, Texas September 19, 1966.

    + 158    iii.    David Edward Childers was born April 13, 1968.

  

       79.  Walter⁵ Wright (Louise⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Antioch, California October 12, 1954. 

        He married Pauline Perkins.  

       Walter Wright and Pauline Perkins had the following children:  

        159    i.    Christy⁶ Wright was born in Coleman, Texas April 2, 1975.

        160    ii.    Wanda Lee Wright was born in San Angelo, Texas April 5, 1976.

        161    iii.    Sabrina Wright was born in Winters, Texas August 29, 1979.

        162    iv.    Walter Lee Wright was born in Winters, Texas November 26, 1982.    

 

 Sixth Generation

  

       90.  Donna Kay⁶ Wren (Gerry Neal⁵, Gerald Craig⁴, Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, January 6, 1959.   

       She married Edward Bruce Itz in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, August 7, 1982.  Edward was born in Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas December 17, 1955.  Edward Bruce Itz Bruce is the husband of Donna Kay Wren and father of Benjamin Jacob and Nanthaniel Ryan.

        She resides in Fredericksburg, Texas.  Donna's occupation:  School Teacher, Fredericksburg, Texas. BA North Texas State University, Denton, Texas, 1981, Major: Elementary Education, Minor: Art. Donna was born at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas.  

       Donna Kay Wren and Edward Bruce Itz had the following children:  

        163    i.    Benjamin Jacob⁷ Itz was born in Fredricksburg, Gillespie County, Texas December 14, 1988. 

        164    ii.    Nanthaniel Ryan Itz was born in Fredricksburg, Gillespie County, Texas September 30, 1992. 

  

       91.  Michael Craig⁶ Wren (Gerry Neal⁵, Gerald Craig⁴, Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born December 17, 1960. 

        He married Malynn K. Bauswell in Denton, Texas, November 4, 1989.  Malynn was born in Bad Kreuznach, Germany July 11, 1964.  Malynn is the daughter of Walter Bauswell and Jackie Y. Bauswell.  Malynn K. Bauswell Wren Malynn and Mike were married in the First United Methodist Church, Denton, Texas on November 4, 1989. 

        He resides in Dallas, Texas. Michael Craig Wren Mike works as a  Consultant for a private firm in Dallas, Texas. He received his BBA from the University of Texas, Austin, Texas. Major: Finance 1985.  Real Estate Brokers License.

        Michael Craig Wren and Malynn K. Bauswell had the following children:  

        165    i.    Michael Neal⁷ Wren was born in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas January 6, 1992. 

        166    ii.    Michelle Kathleen Wren was born February 22, 1994. 

  

       93.  Karen Lynn⁶ Drewa (Beverly Gail⁵ Wren, Gerald Craig⁴, Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in Bainbridge, Cecil Co., (Elkton), Md. January 10, 1956.   

       She married twice.  She married James Randal James in Hurst, Tarrant County. Texas, January 4, 1975.  Randy was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.  Randy was the first husband of Karen Lynn Drewa Skrasek. June 1999: 

 

       She married John Joseph Skrasek III. in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, May 15, 1982.  John was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas September 14, 1945.  John is the son of John Skrasek Jr. and Helena Angela Polinski.  He married Delores Long in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, August 1967.  Karen was divorced from Randy James in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, April 1981.

        Karen Lynn Drewa and John Joseph Skrasek III. had the following children:  

        167    i.    Jason Craig⁷ Skrasek was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas November 16, 1977. 

        168    ii.    Joey Lynn Skrasek was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas August 23, 1979. 

  

       94.  Danna Beverly⁶ Drewa (Beverly Gail⁵ Wren, Gerald Craig⁴, Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas September 13, 1957.   

       She married John David Elliott in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, August 27, 1981.  John was born in Vandalia, Illinois December 7, 1939.  John is the son of Bernard V. Elliott and Bessie Oner Skinner.         Danna was divorced from John David Elliott in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, March 27, 1996.  

        Danna Beverly Drewa and John David Elliott had the following children:  

        169    i.    Brittney Gail⁷ Elliott was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas September 22, 1985. 

        170    ii.    Brooke Danielle Elliott was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas February 19, 1990. 

  

       95.  Kristi Loraine⁶ Drewa (Beverly Gail⁵ Wren, Gerald Craig⁴, Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in Bellville, Austin, Texas May 17, 1960.   

       She married twice.  She married Dale Childers 1984.  Dale was born in Fort Worth, Texas.  Dale Childers Dale was the first husband of Kristi L. Drewa.  

       She married Randall Wade Lucas in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, October 20, 1988.  Randall was born in Luling, Caldwell County, Texas December 26, 1955.  Randall is the son of Wardell Arthur Lucas and Maggie Jolene Swann.   

       Kristi was divorced from Dale Childers in Tarrant County, Texas, 1987.  

       Kristi Loraine Drewa and Randall Wade Lucas had the following children:  

        171    i.    Natalie Rachael⁷ Lucas was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas December 31, 1991. 

        172    ii.    Sarah Marie Lucas was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas April 23, 1996. 

        173    iii.    Josuha Randall Lucas was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas April 23, 1996.  

        174    iv.    Amanda Dawn Lucas was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas April 23, 1996. 

        175    v.    Mark Everett Lucas was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas February 3, 1998. 

  

       96.  Linda Sue⁶ Pinkston (Frances Louise⁵ Wren, Jack Allen⁴, Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, February 29, 1944.   

       She married Charles Norris Johnson in Fort Worth, Tarrarnt County, Texas, October 26, 1975.   

5-14-1998: They reside at (Private – Contact Vernon Drewa for additional information.)  

       Linda Sue Pinkston and Charles Norris Johnson had the following child:  

        176    i.    Brian Gregory⁷ Johnson was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas August 14, 1975.  

  

       98.  Michael Sherrill⁶ Pinkston (Frances Louise⁵ Wren, Jack Allen⁴, Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in Charlotte, North Carolina March 17, 1953.   

       He married twice.  He married an unknown person in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, July 25, 1986.  He married Patricia Duncan in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, July 25, 1986.  Patricia was born in Sentinel, Oklahoma January 31, 1944.  Patricia is the daughter of Roscoe Oliver Hambric and Georgia LaRue Wells.   

11-21-98:  

Notes from Mike, from which he provided his wife's and children’s birth dates and locations. Also, " I lived with "Birdie" (Lucy) and "Pop"  (Allen) my sophomore year in high school on Ave. J.  That neighborhood sure changed, huh? I use to kick a football up and down the street.  It is a shame that we didn't know much of the family. One thing I remember was Uncle Bob Wren, coming over, who supposedly played guitar with Tommy Dorsey's band..  We played guitar together.  It will be great to have a Wren book. I know so little about the Wren Family.  Birdie use to tell me stuff about Pop and all his brothers playing on the first football team in Handley.  I wish you were doing the same thing for the Pinkston side although I am not sure all the skeleton's that would turn up..  I hadn't met another Pinkston outside my immediate family until last year.  I have never met another Wren or Allen connected to our family.  I also remember Uncle Hurd when I was a child. I remember that he looked just like "POP" to me.  Let me know if I can answer any family questions. God Bless, Mike "  

       Michael Sherrill Pinkston and Patricia Duncan had the following children:  

        177    i.    Stephen Riley⁷ Duncan was born in Washington, D.C. January 30, 1970.

        178    ii.    Daniel Wells Duncan was born in San Antonio, Texas November 11, 1972.

        179    iii.    Matthew Lindsey Duncan was born in San Antonio, Texas March 19, 1975.

  

       100.  Andrew Allen⁶ Wren (Jack Allen⁵, Jack Allen⁴, Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in Greg County Hospital, Longview, Texas July 21, 1958.   

       He married Kathryn Anne Rector in Austin, Texas, August 1983.  Kathryn was born in Amsterdam, New York August 1958.   

June 30, 2000:  

Kathy wrote the following:  "Andy, Jacks son was born in Longview, Texas, July  21, 1958.  Jack's only son.  We met in Austin, Texas in February 1982, engaged August 1982, married August 1983. Still married. Two sons, Christopher Allen named after the famous architect and also the Allen from Andy's grandfather was born May 1985.  Michael Austin, (Austin was of course where we met.) was born September 1986. We moved from Austin in 1982 to San Antonio. Moved from there to Florida. Lived in Many cities before settling in Orlando in 1985 when Chris was born.  Have been in the same home for 15 years.  I have been at the same job working for the Hyatt Grand Cypress since 1984.  Andy has had many, many different jobs; sales, trade work as electrician, yard man, irrigation, bell man at Hyatt Grand Cypress, and currently Irrigation Mechanic at Universal Studio's.  My name is Kathryn Ann ( Rector) Wren, born in Amsterda, NY 1958.  If I left anything out, let me know.  Thanks for writing back. Best wishes to you both.  Andy and Kathy "  

       Andrew Allen Wren and Kathryn Anne Rector had the following children:  

        180    i.    Christopher Allen⁷ Wren was born May 1985.

        181    ii.    Michael Austin Wren was born September 1986.

  

       102.  Deborah Kay⁶ Souder (Doris Jane (Janie)⁵ Wren, Jack Allen⁴, Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born November 1, 1958. 

        She married four times.  She married Mark Anthony Reeves 1977.  She married Lawrence Thomas LaBate 1983.  She married Donald Ray Crabtree 1988.  She married Anthony John Gardner 1997.  

       Deborah Kay Souder and Lawrence Thomas LaBate had the following children:  

        182    i.    Ashley⁷ LaBate.

        183    ii.    Alysha LaBate.    

       Deborah Kay Souder and Mark Anthony Reeves had the following child:  

        184    iii.    Keisha Reeves was born 1978.

  

       103.  Vicki Reid⁶ Grantges (Doris Jane (Janie)⁵ Wren, Jack Allen⁴, Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas March 7, 1962.   

       She married Glenn Bailey Murphy in Oak Lawn Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas, August 16, 1986.  Glenn was born in Dallas, Dallas, Texas.  Glenn was born in Baylor Hospital. No Birth Date provided.  

2-7-2000  

Last known address: (Private – Contact Vernon Drewa for additional information.)  All information on Vicki's family was provided by her in Fall of 1999.  

       Vicki Reid Grantges and Glenn Bailey Murphy had the following children:  

        185    i.    Taylor Reid⁷ Murphy was born in Methodist Hospital, Dallas, Texas March 1, 1989.

        186    ii.    Ryann Bailey Murphy Murphy was born in Methodist Hospital, Dallas, Texas June 1, 1990.

  

       105.  Jennifer Paige⁶ Wren (Christopher Hurd⁵, Robert Hurd⁴, Robert Hurd³, Charles Craig², Robert¹) was born in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma November 1, 1966.   

       She married Paul Dees in Austin, Texas, August 1989.  Paul died 1995.  

       Jennifer Paige Wren and Paul Dees had the following child:  

        187    i.    Dylan⁷ Dees was born in Austin, Texas February 5, 1992.

  

       113.  Luther Gerald (Jr)⁶ Herridge (Mary Neoma⁵ Horton, Mary Lulu⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born January 18, 1953.   

       He married Shirley Ann Hubuch April 17, 1980.  

       Luther Gerald (Jr) Herridge and Shirley Ann Hubuch had the following child:  

        188    i.    Gerald Lee Roy⁷ Herridge was born May 15, 1986.

  

       114.  Bobbie Lee⁶ Herridge (Mary Neoma⁵ Horton, Mary Lulu⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born October 5, 1954.   

       She married twice.  She married Jay Vincent Robertson.  She married Robert Ray Strickland April 7, 1972.  

       Bobbie Lee Herridge and Robert Ray Strickland had the following child:  

    + 189    i.    Angel Mary Jane⁷ Strickland was born August 13, 1972.

           Bobbie Lee Herridge and Jay Vincent Robertson had the following child:  

        190    ii.    John Ryan Robertson was born April 11, 1988.

  

       115.  Charles Thomas⁶ Herridge (Mary Neoma⁵ Horton, Mary Lulu⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born July 11, 1959.   

       He married Tommy Jo Crumley July 19, 1986.  

       Charles Thomas Herridge and Tommy Jo Crumley had the following child:  

        191    i.    Christopher Joseph⁷ Herridge was born September 28, 1988.

  

       116.  Garland Edward⁶ Herridge (Mary Neoma⁵ Horton, Mary Lulu⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born November 24, 1962.   

       She|he married Tina Lynn Towe April 17, 1982.  

       Garland Edward Herridge and Tina Lynn Towe had the following children:  

        192    i.    Stephanie Lee⁷ Herridge was born January 27, 1983.

        193    ii.    Patrica Ann Herridge was born April 14, 1984.

        194    iii.    Candice Soley Herridge was born May 4, 1986.

        195    iv.    Zackery Michael Herridge was born January 13, 1989.

        196    v.    Garland Luther Herridge was born January 4, 1990.

  

       118.  Virgal Dean⁶ Horton (Mirl Dean⁵, Mary Lulu⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born May 13, 1961.   

       He married Loretta Lynn Watson October 5, 1985.  

       Virgal Dean Horton and Loretta Lynn Watson had the following children:  

        197    i.    George⁷ Horton was born May 5, 1984.

        198    ii.    Charlotte Horton was born May 19, 1989.

        199    iii.    Virgal Dean Horton was born December 14, 1990.

  

       119.  Edward Wayne⁶ Horton (Mirl Dean⁵, Mary Lulu⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born October 7, 1962.   

       He married Karen Kay Coob December 18, 1982.  

       Edward Wayne Horton and Karen Kay Coob had the following children:  

        200    i.    Karen Nicole⁷ Horton was born August 3, 1984.

        201    ii.    Joshua Wayne Horton was born September 3, 1989.

        202    iii.    Larry Ernest Horton was born September 30, 1992.

  

       120.  Roy Dale⁶ Horton (Mirl Dean⁵, Mary Lulu⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born June 29, 1964.   

       He married Loise Irene Martin November 11, 1983.  

       Roy Dale Horton and Loise Irene Martin had the following children:  

        203    i.    Megan Michelle⁷ Horton was born July 1, 1984.

        204    ii.    Amanda Irene Horton was born December 10, 1989.

        205    iii.    Jessie Kay Horton was born October 14, 1992.

  

       122.  David Leon⁶ Horton (William Leon⁵, Mary Lulu⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born May 21, 1962. 

        He married Contessa Renee in Martinez, California.  

       David Leon Horton and Contessa Renee had the following children:  

        206    i.    David Leon (Jr)⁷ Horton was born August 1, 1985.

        207    ii.    Jason Lee Horton was born March 6, 1987.

  

       123.  Mary Alice⁶ Horton (William Leon⁵, Mary Lulu⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born January 22, 1965. 

        She married twice.  She married Not known East.  He married an unknown person.  She married Barney Burton Kelle August 25, 1992.

        Mary Alice Horton and Not known East had the following child:  

        208    i.    Roy Wayne⁷ East was born November 27, 1987.    

       Mary Alice Horton and Barney Burton Kelle had the following child:  

        209    ii.    Barney Burton (Jr) Kelle was born November 21, 1993.

  

       124.  Tina Gale⁶ Horton (William Leon⁵, Mary Lulu⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born March 29, 1967. 

       She married an unknown person.  

       Tina Gale Horton had the following child:  

        210    i.    Tiffinie Michell⁷ Horton was born January 1, 1989.

  

       125.  William Daniel⁶ Horton (William Leon⁵, Mary Lulu⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born October 1, 1968. 

        He married Stephanie Claire Reed December 19, 1987.  

       William Daniel Horton and Stephanie Claire Reed had the following children:  

        211    i.    Brittany Danielle⁷ Horton was born October 19, 1988.

        212    ii.    Dawn Horton was born August 2, 1990.

  

       135.  Karen Lynn⁶ Wren (Bobby Joe⁵, William Bobby⁴, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Pittsburg, California February 3, 1967.   

       She married Gregory Allen Young in Antioch, California, January 1, 1991.  

       Karen Lynn Wren and Gregory Allen Young had the following child:  

        213    i.    Ashley Renee⁷ Young was born in Walnut Creek, California June 18, 1992.  Dec. 1998:  Documents provided by Bobby Joe Wren stipulate that Ashley Renee is a Wren instead of Young.  

  

       136.  Carla Marie⁶ Thomas (Redith Craig⁵, Leo Ruth⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Pittsburg, California September 1, 1961.   

       She married Roy Estabrook in Carson City, Nevada.  

       Carla Marie Thomas and Roy Estabrook had the following children:  

        214    i.    Diana Kayleen⁷ Estabrook.

        215    ii.    Aimee Marie Estabrook was born September 17, 1986.

        216    iii.    Sarah Nichole Estabrook was born July 31, 1988.

        217    iv.    Linda Renae Estabrook was born October 27, 1990.

        218    v.    Aaron Estabrook was born July 14, 1991.

        219    vi.    Christina Ruth Estabrook was born December 7, 1994.

  

       137.  Larry Eugene⁶ Thomas (Redith Craig⁵, Leo Ruth⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Pittsburg, California September 16, 1964.   

       He married Sherri Not known.  

       Larry Eugene Thomas and Sherri NotKnown had the following child:  

        220    i.    Hailey Lynae⁷ Thomas was born March 24, 1991.

  

       138.  Stephen⁶ Thomas (Redith Craig⁵, Leo Ruth⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Antioch, California July 18, 1967.   

       He married Therese NotKnown.  

       Stephen Thomas and Therese NotKnown had the following child:  

        221    i.    Jacob Danial⁷ Thomas was born December 7, 1991.

  

       141.  Vickie Dianne⁶ Staggs (Tilleman Ray⁵, Armitta Luvonna⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Winters, Texas April 12, 1963.   

       She married William Marshal Sanders.  

       Vickie Dianne Staggs and William Marshal Sanders had the following children:  

        222    i.    Gennifer Nicole⁷ Sanders was born in San Angelo, Texas June 3, 1984.

        223    ii.    LaCresia Anea Sanders was born in San Angelo, Texas July 28, 1985.

  

       142.  Tommy Ray⁶ Staggs (Tilleman Ray⁵, Armitta Luvonna⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in San Angelo, Texas December 13, 1964. 

        He married Karen Sue Barstad.  

       Tommy Ray Staggs and Karen Sue Barstad had the following children:

         224    i.    Heather Nicole⁷ Staggs was born November 9, 1982.

        225    ii.    Joshua Scott Staggs was born September 29, 1987.

  

       144.  Eddie Ray⁶ Wolford (Thelma Jean⁵ Staggs, Armitta Luvonna⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Martinez, California December 11, 1964.   

       He married Cinda KayKeller in Reno, Nevada, February 26, 1992.  

       Eddie Ray Wolford and Cinda KayKeller had the following children:  

        226    i.    Jackie Raylin⁷ Wolford was born in Eugene, Oregon October 4, 1992.

        227    ii.    Corbin Paul Wolford was born in Eugene, Oregon May 26, 1994.

  

       145.  Jeanette Maxine⁶ Wolford (Thelma Jean⁵ Staggs, Armitta Luvonna⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Oroville, California March 31, 1966.   

       She married an unknown person.  

       Jeanette Maxine Wolford had the following children:  

        228    i.    Crystle Jean Lane⁷ Wolford was born in Oroville, California August 4, 1994.

        229    ii.    Eliz Marie Wolford was born in Oroville, California February 4, 1996.

  

       146.  Renee Lynn⁶ Loper (Thelma Jean⁵ Staggs, Armitta Luvonna⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Bakersfield, California November 11, 1968.   

       She married Skip Lee Narramore in Reno, Nevada.  

       Renee Lynn Loper and Skip Lee Narramore had the following children:  

        230    i.    Ricky Lenoard LeRoy⁷ Narramore was born March 8, 1987.

        231    ii.    Brittney Marie Narramore was born February 25, 1990.

        232    iii.    Preston Lee Narramore was born December 1994.

  

       148.  Sherri LeAnn⁶ Loper (Thelma Jean⁵ Staggs, Armitta Luvonna⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Oroville, California December 8, 1970.   

       She married Joe Douglas Taylor in Reno, Nevada, April 30, 1988.  

       Sherri LeAnn Loper and Joe Douglas Taylor had the following children:  

        233    i.    Debbie Marie⁷ Taylor was born in Paradise, California February 27, 1988.

        234    ii.    Wyle Thomas Taylor was born in Paradise, California March 30, 1989.

  

       158.  David Edward⁶ Childers (Betty Lou⁵ Wright, Louise⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born in Winters, Texas April 13, 1968.   

       He married twice.  He married Terrie Lynn Asher.  He married Franchesca Cennelie Perkins.  

       David Edward Childers and Terrie Lynn Asher had the following child:  

        235    i.    Justin Edward⁷ Childers was born September 12, 1991.    

       David Edward Childers and Franchesca Cennelie Perkins had the following child:  

        236    ii.    Jessie Rashea Childers was born January 26, 1997.  

 

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       189.  Angel Mary Jane⁷ Strickland (Bobbie Lee⁶ Herridge, Mary Neoma⁵ Horton, Mary Lulu⁴ Wren, William Craig³, William Robert², Robert¹) was born August 13, 1972.   

       She married NotKnown Bishop.  

       Angel Mary Jane Strickland and NotKnown Bishop had the following children: Descendants  of Robert Wren.htm 

        237    i.    Kaddie Reshay⁸ Bishop was born October 13, 1992.

        238    ii.    Kayla Kelly Renne Bishop was born August 30, 1995.