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     James Bagwell was born in 1869 in Georgia. He was the son of Albert James Bagwell and Mary Ellen Porter.

     Cynthia Coretha Bagwell was born in 1866 in Georgia. She was the daughter of Albert James Bagwell and Mary Ellen Porter.

     Bailey Franklin Ferguson was born on 24 November 1855 in Mississippi.¹ He was the son of James Robert Ferguson and Harriett Salina Freemen.¹ Bailey Franklin Ferguson married Savannah Eldrado Bagwell, daughter of John Calvin Bagwell and Mary Elizabeth Staten, on 19 September 1890 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi.¹ Bailey Franklin Ferguson died on 23 October 1933 in Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, at age 77.¹ He was buried at Oak Forest Cemetery, Randolph, Pontotoc County, Mississippi.¹

     William Noel Ferguson was born on 12 October 1904 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.¹ He was the son of Bailey Franklin Ferguson and Savannah Eldrado Bagwell.¹ William Noel Ferguson died on 18 May 1972 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, at age 67.¹ He was buried at Guinn Cemetery, Toccopola, Pontotoc County, Mississippi.¹

     James Robert Ferguson married Harriett Salina Freemen.¹

     Harriett Salina Freemen married James Robert Ferguson.¹

     Alma Frances Staten was born on 10 May 1865.^1,3 She married James Paylor Bagwell, son of John Calvin Bagwell and Mary Elizabeth Staten, after 1875.¹ Alma Frances Staten died on 24 August 1927 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, at age 62.^1,3 She was buried at Oak Forest Cemetery, Randolph, Pontotoc County, Mississippi.³

     James Walter Bagwell was born on 16 December 1887 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.¹ He was the son of James Paylor Bagwell and Alma Frances Staten.¹ James Walter Bagwell married Viola Lillie Westmoreland, daughter of Jack Westmoreland and Seleta Roe.^1,2 James Walter Bagwell lived in 1916 in Parkin, Arkansas.¹ He and Viola Lillie Westmoreland lived in 1940 in Rural, Cross County, Arizonia. James Walter Bagwell lived in 1944 in Houlka, Chickasaw County, Mississippi.¹ He died on 13 July 1985 in Houston, Chickasaw County, Mississippi, at age 97 Printed in the Houston Times Post dated August 7 1985

James Walter Bagwell, age 97, died Saturday, July 13 at the Houston Community Hospital.

Services were held at Browning Funeral Home in Pontotoc Monday with the Rev. C C Ritchey officiating.

He was the son of the late James P Bagwell and the late Frances Staten. He was born in Pontotoc County and moved to Parkin, Arkansas in 1916 where he was a farmer and a Supervisor of roads. He returned in 1944 to Houlka. He was a Baptist and a member of Liberty Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Viola Westmoreland Bagwell, one son, Houston Bagwell of Quartzsite, Arizona; four grandchildren, Richard Bagwell of Flagstaff, Arizona; Brenda Eastin of Tempe, Arizona; Paula Brandon of Prescott, Arizona; Patricia Adams of Portland, Oregan; seven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Pallbearers were Arlis Bagwell, Bob Bagwell, Kelly Bagwell, J N Pennington, Dexter Pennington and Elton Staten.

Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery at Houlka. Browning Funeral Home of Pontotoc was in charge of arrangements.¹ He was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Houlka, Chickasaw County, Mississippi.¹

     Viola Lillie Westmoreland was born on 20 January 1894 in Randolph, Pontotoc County, Mississippi.² She was the daughter of Jack Westmoreland and Seleta Roe.² Her married name was Bagwell.^1,2 Viola Lillie Westmoreland married James Walter Bagwell, son of James Paylor Bagwell and Alma Frances Staten.^1,2 Viola Lillie Westmoreland and James Walter Bagwell lived in 1940 in Rural, Cross County, Arizonia. Viola Lillie Westmoreland died on 28 March 1986 in Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, at age 92 Printed in the Houston Times Post dated April 9 1986

Mrs. Viola Westmoreland, age 94, of Houlka, died Friday, March 28 at Pontotoc Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, March 31 at Browning Funeral Home Chapel with burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.

The daughter of the late Jack Westmoreland and the late Seleta Roe, she was born in Randolph. She was a widow of the late Walter Bagwell. She was a homemaker and a member of Liberty Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son, Houston Bagwell of Quartzsite, Arizona; one grandson, Richard Bagwell of Flagstaff, Arizona; three granddaughters of Arizona; sever great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and one sister, Cordie Bagwell of Houlka.

Pallbearers were Kelly Bagwell, Bob Bagwell, Arlis Bagwell, Dexter Pennington, John Holladay and Van Bynum.

Browning Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.²
She was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Houlka, Chickasaw County, Mississippi.²

     James Wright Lee was born on 14 October 1834 in Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ He married Caroline S. Bagwell, daughter of Jesse Bagwell and Mary "Polly" Raybourn, before 1859.¹ James Wright Lee died on 4 July 1876 in Forsyth County, Georgia, at age 41.

     Mary S. Lee was born circa 1859 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of James Wright Lee and Caroline S. Bagwell.¹

     Asbery L. Lee was born circa 1861 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of James Wright Lee and Caroline S. Bagwell.¹

     Sarah C. Lee was born circa 1865 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of James Wright Lee and Caroline S. Bagwell.¹

     Candes A. Lee was born circa 1867 in Georgia.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Wright Lee and Caroline S. Bagwell.^1,2

     Lavenia T. Lee was born circa 1869 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of James Wright Lee and Caroline S. Bagwell.¹

     William R. Lee was born circa 1873 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of James Wright Lee and Caroline S. Bagwell.¹

     John M. Lee was born circa 1876 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of James Wright Lee and Caroline S. Bagwell.¹

     Sarah Towers was born in 1832 in Georgia. She married Bryant Bagwell, son of Robert Johnson Bagwell and Sarah Chamblee, on 1 September 1850 at DeKalb County, Georgia.

     James R. Bagwell was born in June 1851 in Georgia. He was the son of Bryant Bagwell and Sarah Towers. James R. Bagwell married Sarah A. Nease in 1873.

     Parthena Bagwell was born circa 1854 in Georgia. She was the daughter of Bryant Bagwell and Sarah Towers.

     Mary J. Bagwell was born circa 1856 in Georgia. She was the daughter of Bryant Bagwell and Sarah Towers.

     Mary M. Duncan was born in 1852 in Elbert County, Georgia.¹ She married James C. Bagwell, son of Henderson Onie Bagwell and Caroline Nixon, on 27 March 1883 at Hart County, Georgia. Mary M. Duncan died in 1914 in Hart County, Georgia.¹ She was buried at Holly Springs Baptist Cemetery, Bowman, Hart County, Georgia.¹

     James Callie Bagwell was born on 16 March 1884 in Georgia. He was the son of James C. Bagwell and Mary M. Duncan. James Callie Bagwell married Bertie Eva Pruitt on 2 September 1908. James Callie Bagwell died on 15 September 1962 in Hart County, Georgia, at age 78. He was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Royston, Franklin County, Georgia.

     Leonard Rice Bagwell was born on 7 September 1885.¹ He was the son of James C. Bagwell and Mary M. Duncan. Leonard Rice Bagwell married Nora Bond before 1908. Leonard Rice Bagwell died on 27 July 1969 at age 83.¹ He was buried at Holly Springs Baptist Cemetery, Bowman, Elbert County, Georgia.¹

     Earlie Franklin Bagwell was also known as Early Franklin Bagwell. He was born on 2 December 1888. He was the son of James C. Bagwell and Mary M. Duncan. Earlie Franklin Bagwell married Bessie Richey on 6 December 1909 at Hart, Georgia.¹ Earlie Franklin Bagwell died on 2 July 1914 at age 25. He was buried at Holly Springs Baptist Cemetery, Bowman, Hart County, Georgia.¹

     Savannah Bagwell was also known as Vanna Bagwell.¹ She was born in 1887 in Hart County, Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of James C. Bagwell and Mary M. Duncan. Savannah Bagwell died in 1923 in Hart County, Georgia.¹ She was buried at Holly Springs Baptist Cemetery, Bowman, Hart County, Georgia.¹

     Emma G. Bagwell was born on 22 October 1890 in Hart County, Georgia. She was the daughter of James C. Bagwell and Mary M. Duncan. As of 1907,her married name was Crittenden. Emma G. Bagwell married Thomas Marion Crittenden in 1907. Emma G. Bagwell died on 7 April 1967 at age 76.

     Mollie Bagwell was born on 26 September 1894.¹ She was the daughter of James C. Bagwell and Mary M. Duncan. Mollie Bagwell died on 17 November 1972 at age 78.¹ She was buried at Holly Springs Baptist Cemetery, Bowman, Hart County, Georgia.¹

     Bertie Eva Pruitt was born in 1889 in Georgia. As of 2 September 1908,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Callie Bagwell, son of James C. Bagwell and Mary M. Duncan, on 2 September 1908. Bertie Eva Pruitt died on 5 June 1968 in Franklin County, Georgia.

     James Callie Bagwell Jr. was born on 7 July 1909 in Hart County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of James Callie Bagwell and Bertie Eva Pruitt. James Callie Bagwell Jr. married Flora Ayers after 1928. James Callie Bagwell Jr. died on 25 November 1976 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, at age 67.¹ He was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.¹