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| 3. | Bessie Reynolds was born on 23 Dec 1908 in Schleicher County (daughter of Frank J Reynolds and Myrtle); died on 23 Dec 2004 in San Angelo, Texas. Notes:
December 25, 2004
SAN ANGELO - Bessie Westbrook, 96, of Christoval, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004. Service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with burial in Eldorado Cemetery.
Survivors include son Arnie Lee Westbrook of Christoval; daughter Mytrie Burke of Southlake; and sister Auta Mae Bradshaw of Eldorado.
Bessie Reynolds Westbrook
SAN ANGELO — Bessie Reynolds Westbrook, 96, of Christoval, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28, in the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Buddy Trull will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Eldorado Cemetery.
Bessie was born on Dec. 23, 1908, on her mother’s ranch in Schleicher County and departed from this life on her 96th birthday on her beloved ranch. Mrs. Westbrook was from a prominent pioneer ranching family in Schleicher County. Mrs. Westbrook attended San Angelo Business College and Beauty College. She met Arnie Westbrook and married him on Oct. 3, 1937. He preceded her in death March 27, 1983.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Eldorado. She also resided in Grape Creek, Miles and Tennyson, as well as Eldorado.
During her younger years she drove a school bus for Schleicher County and worked at the cafes in Eldorado. She also worked at the Eldorado Woolen Mills. She took over the ranching business when her mother passed away. She had ranching interests in Schleicher and Concho counties. She received the Heritage Award for 100 years of continuous ranching in the same family.
Bessie was an artist and enjoyed ranching, reading and painting. She continued to paint until the last few years.
She took care of her three grandchildren during the summer months. She shared her love for ranching and hobbies with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her great-grandchildren still remember her teaching them to ride her favorite horse, Dunny. She was a bona fide product of her generation, she believed in working hard and spending wisely.
She was preceded in death by her parents F.J. and Mary Reynolds; her husband, Arnie Lucious Westbrook; sisters, Gertrude and Lottie; and brothers, John, Ray, Reuben, and Frank.
Survivors are son, Arnie Lee Westbrook of Christoval; daughter Myrtie Burke and husband Ed of Southlake, Texas; sister Auta Mae Bradshaw of Eldorado; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Baker and husband Robert of Shreveport, La., and Lynda Mullan and husband Brendan of Southlake, Texas; one grandson, Joe Lee Luttrell of Eldorado; four great-grandchildren, Miranda Baker and Rachel Baker of Shreveport, La; Taylor Mullan and Courtney Mullan of Southlake, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Nannie Pope and husband Jade of San Angelo and Dorace Westbrook of Morton, Texas; brother-in-law, Charlie Westbrook and wife Ina of Visila, Calif.; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Kenneth Leckie and staff, Community Hospital third floor, Hospice of San Angelo and Mary Hernandez, caregiver.
Memorials may be made to West Texas Boys Ranch, Hospice of San Angelo or a favorite charity. Mrs. Westbrook’s obituary may be viewed online at www.RobertMassie.com.
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| 4. | William Henry Westbrook was born on 31 Jul 1875 in Woodsdale, Person, North Carolina, USA (son of Robert Henry Westbrook and Martha Jane Jones); died on 24 Sep 1968 in San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, USA ; was buried in Lawnhaven Memorial Garden. William married Moses Marnathia Wheat. Moses (daughter of Lucius Quintus Cincinatus Wheat and Agnes Adelia Brooks) was born on 07 Jan 1882 in Henderson, Texas, USA ; died on 09 Sep 1961 in San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, USA . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 5. | Moses Marnathia Wheat was born on 07 Jan 1882 in Henderson, Texas, USA (daughter of Lucius Quintus Cincinatus Wheat and Agnes Adelia Brooks); died on 09 Sep 1961 in San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, USA . Notes:
Name:
Her children always knew her as Mollie Wheat Westbrook. However, in the early family census she was called Merry, short for Maranatha. Also, in her family census she was Moses Marie Wheat. She was evidently nemed after her Aunt Moses Maria Brooks, and her grandfather Moses Brooks.
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| 7. | Myrtle was born in 1880 in Ohio. Children:
- 3. Bessie Reynolds was born on 23 Dec 1908 in Schleicher County ; died on 23 Dec 2004 in San Angelo, Texas.
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| 9. | Martha Jane Jones was born in Aug 1845 in Woodsdale, Person, NC, USA (daughter of William Stanley Jones and Elizabeth Moss or Carter); died on 23 Aug 1925 in San Angelo, Tom Green, TX, USA . Notes:
According to the 1900 Census, Martha was widowed and living with her son William. Her three youngest children were also with them. Martha's parents were listed as born in Virginia
Children:
- Sarah Elizabeth Westbrook was born in 1866 in North Carolina; died in 1893 in Person County, North Carolina .
- Robert John Westbrook was born in Jul 1867 in North Carolina .
- Eliza Ann Westbrook was born on 30 Dec 1868 in North Carolina, USA ; died on 13 Mar 1958 in Durham, North Carolina, USA .
- Deborah Alice Westbrook was born in 1872 in North Carolina, USA; died in 1904 in Person, North Carolina, USA.
- Nancy Westbrook was born in 1873.
- 4. William Henry Westbrook was born on 31 Jul 1875 in Woodsdale, Person, North Carolina, USA ; died on 24 Sep 1968 in San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, USA ; was buried in Lawnhaven Memorial Garden.
- John D. Westbrook was born in 1878 in North Carolina, USA ; died in 1951 in Roxboro, Person, North Carolina, USA .
- Cornelius S. Westbrook was born on 02 Jun 1881 in Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USA; died on 25 Feb 1962 in San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, USA .
- Martha Sue Westbrook was born on 09 Apr 1883 in Woodsdale, Person, North Carolina, USA ; died in May 1972 in Menard, Texas.
- May Julia Westbrook was born on 21 Jul 1885 in Woodsdale, Person, NC, USA ; died on 28 May 1978 in Seal Beach, Orange, California, United States of America .
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| 10. | Lucius Quintus Cincinatus Wheat was born about 1827 in Georgia (son of Levi Wheat and Adeline Thrash); died on 24 Sep 1903 in Jacobia, Hunt County, Texas. Notes:
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: L. Q. C. Wheat
Side: Confederate
Regiment State/Origin: Texas
Regiment Name: 28 Texas Cavalry
Regiment Name Expanded: 28th Regiment, Texas Cavalry (Randal's) (1st Texas Lancers)
COMPANY: B
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Alternate Name: L. V. C./Wheat
Film Number: M227 roll 39
He is possibly buried in Rockwall Cemetery with just a field stone as a marker
Lucius married Agnes Adelia Brooks. Agnes (daughter of Moses Brooks and Eliza Salmon) was born about 1848 in Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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