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     Farrice Bagwell was born on 20 October 1900 in Louisiana. He was the son of Arthur Dee Bagwell and Birdie Mae "Bertie" Harrison. Farrice Bagwell married Jean Lorretta Murphy after 1922. He served in the US Navy. Farrice Bagwell lived in 1940 in San Diego, San Diego County, California. He died in December 1986 in Oak Grove, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, at age 86.

     Cleo Bagwell was born on 24 August 1902. She was the daughter of Arthur Dee Bagwell and Birdie Mae "Bertie" Harrison. As of after 1918,her married name was Mitchell. Cleo Bagwell married Abbott Morris Mitchell after 1918. Cleo Bagwell died on 12 December 1981 at age 79. She was buried at Jonestown Cemetery, Coahoma County, Mississippi.

     Abbott Morris Mitchell was born in 1886. He married Cleo Bagwell, daughter of Arthur Dee Bagwell and Birdie Mae "Bertie" Harrison, after 1918. Abbott Morris Mitchell died in 1965.

     Annie Lee Bagwell was born on 21 January 1907 in Oak Grove, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Arthur Dee Bagwell and Birdie Mae "Bertie" Harrison. As of after 1928,her married name was Kennedy. Annie Lee Bagwell married Alfred Leroy Kennedy after 1928. Annie Lee Bagwell died on 9 December 1957 at age 50. She was buried at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Mausoleum, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.

     Alfred Leroy Kennedy was born in 1911. He married Annie Lee Bagwell, daughter of Arthur Dee Bagwell and Birdie Mae "Bertie" Harrison, after 1928. Alfred Leroy Kennedy died in 1995.

     Jean Lorretta Murphy was born on 25 September 1902 in Rhode Island. As of before 1920,her married name was Pennoyer. She married Melvin Pennoyer before 1920. As of after 1922,her married name was Bagwell. Jean Lorretta Murphy married Farrice Bagwell, son of Arthur Dee Bagwell and Birdie Mae "Bertie" Harrison, after 1922. Jean Lorretta Murphy died on 9 September 1958 at age 55. She was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.

     Edward Donald Bagwell is the son of Melvin Pennoyer and Jean Lorretta Murphy. Edward Donald Bagwell married Mary G. Rodger on 16 May 1944 at Maine.

     Melvin Pennoyer married Jean Lorretta Murphy before 1920.

     Mary G. Rodger married Edward Donald Bagwell, son of Melvin Pennoyer and Jean Lorretta Murphy, on 16 May 1944 at Maine.

     Harrison Garey Bagwell was born on 6 December 1913.¹ He was the son of Arthur Dee Bagwell and Birdie Mae "Bertie" Harrison. Harrison Garey Bagwell married June Sue Ross in 1936. Harrison Garey Bagwell died on 2 December 1973 at age 59

Harrison Garey Bagwell, Sr. (December 6, 1913 – December 2, 1973) was an attorney in his native Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who was the Republican nominee for governor of Louisiana in 1952. Bagwell was only the second Republican to have sought the governorship of Louisiana since 1924.

Bagwell was a son of Arthur D. Bagwell (1878-1955), a native of Lincoln Parish, and the former Birdie Mae Harrison (1878-1961), a native of Houma in Terrebonne Parish. The couple died in Oak Grove in West Carroll Parish and is interred there at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Bagwell graduated from Louisiana State University and the Louisiana State University Law Center. In 1936, Bagwell married the former June Sue Ross (1915-1971). The couple had seven children.

One of the Bagwell daughters, Bonnie Bagwell Messer (born September 1954) a registered Republican voter in Pointe Coupee Parish, recalls how her father treated the neighborhood children at their home in University Acres each Halloween to hot dogs, chili, and Kool-Aid. On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Bagwell's death, Messer said, "Our house was THE place to go, and he fed everyone. It has been forty years since his last Halloween at our house ... I hope all our neighbors who trick-or-treated at our house will remember him this Halloween and the love he had for Halloween and them."

Harrison Garey "Gary" Bagwell, Jr. (1937-1985), served in the United States Navy aboard the transport ship, U.S.S. Caddo Parish during the Vietnam War. His letters describe the Viet Cong, military operations, and the people and landscape of South Vietnam and Taiwan. His papers are in the Louisiana and Lower Mississippi Valley Collections of the LSU Archives. There is also a special feature in the archive from the New Orleans Item on the Louisiana Republican Party in 1952.

In the gubernatorial general election held on April 22, 1952, Bagwell polled 4,958 votes (4 percent) of the vote statewide in a low-turnout contest against the Democrat Robert F. Kennon, a judge from Minden, who received 118,723 (96 percent). Bagwell reached double digits in only three parishes, St. James (13 percent), Iberia (12.5 percent), and his own East Baton Rouge (11.8 percent). In three parishes, Concordia, DeSoto, and Tensas, Bagwell received no votes. Bagwell was the first Republican candidate for governor since 1928, when Etienne J. Caire, a businessman from Edgard in St. John the Baptist Parish, polled 4 percent of the vote, the same as Bagwell, in Caire's race against Huey Pierce Long, Jr. Bagwell's gubernatorial showing was far below that just four years earlier of Clem S. Clarke, a Shreveport oilman who in 1948 polled just over 100,000 votes in a United States Senate campaign against Russell B. Long. Clarke was the first member of the GOP to seek a Senate seat from Louisiana under the Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. By 2015, Republicans for the first time held both Senate seats from Louisiana.

Bagwell said that his primary goal in running for governor was to establish a viable two-party system in Louisiana; he contended that the state Republican party was being deliberately held back by its traditional leaders so that they could maintain their control over the party organization. As the representative from Louisiana's 6th congressional district, Bagwell was a delegate to the 1952 Republican National Convention, which met in Chicago and nominated Dwight Eisenhower, with Richard M. Nixon for vice president. Bagwell assisted John Minor Wisdom in making the case for seating the pro-Eisenhower delegation rather than the pro-Taft delegation favored by the entrenched state party leadership; their success was instrumental in securing the nomination for Eisenhower. Governor Kennon subsequently endorsed the Eisenhower-Nixon ticket, which though successful nationally, lost the Louisiana electoral vote that year at a time when the state was solidly Democratic in orientation, but would by the 21st century become predominantly Republican.

Bagwell sought a federal judgeship but was not selected by the Eisenhower administration. Along with then incoming state party chairman LeRoy Smallenberger of Shreveport, Bagwell was an alternate delegate to the 1960 Republican National Convention, which also met in Chicago and nominated the Nixon-Lodge ticket. George W. Reese, Jr., a New Orleans lawyer, who carried the Republican banner against U.S. Senator Allen J. Ellender that year, was a delegate to the Chicago convention, along with another Shreveport Republican figure, Tom Stagg.

After the 1964 presidential election saw Barry Goldwater become the first Republican to carry the Deep South while losing nearly everywhere else, Bagwell called for an "overhaul" of the party leadership, arguing that more moderate policies were necessary for party success. The more conservative party leaders, including Floyd O. Crawford, the defeated Republican candidate for U.S. representative from Louisiana's 6th congressional district, and Morton Blackwell, a still active Republican party official in the state of Virginia, criticized Bagwell for his comments: They "seem to come from another world and another era" and suggested that "if Bagwell wishes to be a liberal, then he should become a Democrat."

Bagwell died in 1973 four days before his 60th birthday. He and his wife, who predeceased him by two years, are interred at Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Baton Rouge.[1] Bagwell's papers, dated 1941 to 1969, which cover his Republican Party activities, are, like those of his son, available through the LSU Archives.[17]¹ He was buried at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Mausoleum, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.¹

     June Sue Ross was born on 10 June 1915.¹ As of 1936,her married name was Bagwell. She married Harrison Garey Bagwell, son of Arthur Dee Bagwell and Birdie Mae "Bertie" Harrison, in 1936. June Sue Ross died on 29 March 1971 at age 55.¹ She was buried at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Mausoleum, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Arthur Guy Bagwell was born on 14 November 1909 in Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Arthur Dee Bagwell and Birdie Mae "Bertie" Harrison. Arthur Guy Bagwell married Virginia Mary Womack before 1935. Arthur Guy Bagwell died on 12 September 1987 in Louisiana at age 77.¹ He was buried at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Mausoleum, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Virginia Mary Womack was born on 23 July 1908 in Louisiana.¹ As of before 1935,her married name was Bagwell. She married Arthur Guy Bagwell, son of Arthur Dee Bagwell and Birdie Mae "Bertie" Harrison, before 1935. Virginia Mary Womack died on 16 November 2001 in Louisiana at age 93 [:CR:]VIRGINIA WOMACK- BAGWELL **

A homemaker and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2001, at Ollie Steele Burden Manor.

She was 93 and a native of Oak Grove. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and after 8 a.m. Monday. Religious services at the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Don Pucik. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patsy B. and Charles Rea, Baton Rouge; three sisters, Dorothy Wilson, Lake Providence, and Marie Dew and Mary Lou Parker, both of Mer Rouge; two brothers, Hubert Womack, Vicksburg, Miss., and Bill Womack, Mer Rouge; and two grandchildren, Charles W. "Chuck" Rea II, Baton Rouge, and Wendy Rea MacKay, Rochester, N.Y. Preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Arthur G. Bagwell;
parents, Rufus and Ruby Womack;
and a sister, Vera Kirksey. She was a charter member of Crosspoint Baptist Church and a former longtime member of First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial contributions to Crosspoint Church Building Fund.

Saturday, November17, 2001, Baton Rouge Advocate, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.¹ She was buried at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Mausoleum, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Patsy Ann Bagwell is the daughter of Arthur Guy Bagwell and Virginia Mary Womack.

     Neal Norwood Bagwell was born on 5 August 1920 in Louisiana. He was the son of Arthur Dee Bagwell and Birdie Mae "Bertie" Harrison. He is was a Lt. in the US Navy during World War II. Neal Norwood Bagwell died on 16 June 1975 at age 54. He was buried at White Castle Cemetery, White Castle, Iberville Parish, Louisiana.

     George Earl Bagwell was born on 9 July 1911 in Alabama.¹ He was the son of George Earl Bagwell and Velma Watts.¹ George Earl Bagwell married Margaret Hannon on 6 May 1937. He enlisted in the US Army on 9 June 1942 and was released in 8 April 1946. George Earl Bagwell died on 4 April 1981 in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, at age 69.¹ He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama.¹

     Margaret Hannon was born on 22 September 1916 in Alabama.¹ As of 6 May 1937,her married name was Bagwell. She married George Earl Bagwell, son of George Earl Bagwell and Velma Watts, on 6 May 1937. Margaret Hannon died on 12 February 2001 in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, at age 84.¹ She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama.¹

     Willard Lucille Bagwell was born on 5 August 1913 in Alabama. She was the daughter of George Earl Bagwell and Velma Watts. As of after 1930,her married name was Tirey. Willard Lucille Bagwell married (?) Tirey after 1930. Willard Lucille Bagwell died on 16 April 2001 in Tuscumbia, Alabama, at age 87.

     Jeff Wilson Bagwell was born on 12 December 1921 in Alabama. He was the son of George Earl Bagwell and Velma Watts. He enlisted in the US Army on 15 September 1942 and was released 18 November 1945. Jeff Wilson Bagwell died on 14 December 1984 at age 63.

     Dorthey W. Bagwell is the daughter of George Earl Bagwell and Velma Watts.

     George E. Bagwell is the son of George Earl Bagwell and Margaret Hannon.

     (?) Tirey married Willard Lucille Bagwell, daughter of George Earl Bagwell and Velma Watts, after 1930.

     Mayo Bagwell is the daughter of Jonathan Stanhope Bagwell and Martha Ruth Owensby.¹ Mayo Bagwell married (?) Murrell after 1962.¹

     Linda Bagwell is the daughter of Jonathan Stanhope Bagwell and Martha Ruth Owensby.¹ Linda Bagwell married (?) Carter after 1965.¹

     Judy Bagwell is the daughter of Jonathan Stanhope Bagwell and Martha Ruth Owensby.¹ Judy Bagwell married (?) Cowart after 1970.¹

     (?) Cowart married Judy Bagwell, daughter of Jonathan Stanhope Bagwell and Martha Ruth Owensby, after 1970.¹

     (?) Murrell married Mayo Bagwell, daughter of Jonathan Stanhope Bagwell and Martha Ruth Owensby, after 1962.¹

     (?) Carter married Linda Bagwell, daughter of Jonathan Stanhope Bagwell and Martha Ruth Owensby, after 1965.¹

     Edna Sue Bagwell was born in 1932 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of James Franklin Bagwell and Susie Owens. As of after 1950,her married name was Bearden.² Edna Sue Bagwell married James Carl Bearden Jr. after 1950.² Edna Sue Bagwell lived in 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia. She died on 25 February 2010 in Fulton County, Georgia,
Mrs. Edna Sue Bearden age 78, of Alpharetta, died February 25, 2010. Mrs. Bearden was a gifted piano player and loved to sing in the choir at Northside Baptist Church where she was a member. She also had a love and passion for antiques.

Survivors include her daughter Cathy Cook and her husband Michael E. of Decatur; sisters Edith Cathcart of FL, Elise Webb of Clarksville; grandchildren David Cook of Decatur, Katie Holt and her husband John of Dalton; aunt Lelia Morris of Macon; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be on Sunday Feb 28 2010 at 3 PM in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Dan Parker to officiate. Interment to follow at Green Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 3-5 PM at the funeral home. Northside Chapel Funeral Directors and Crematory, Roswell/Alpharetta, is assisting the Bearden family.¹
She was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, Roswell, Fulton County, Georgia.¹

     Troy F. Bagley married Bertha Mae Bagwell, daughter of James Franklin Bagwell and Ida Lue Jackson, circa 1919.