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     Leona M. Bagwell was born on 27 June 1867. She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Bagwell and Naricissus Mahuldah Lewis. Leona M. Bagwell married Allen Lee before 1889. Leona M. Bagwell died on 23 December 1940 at age 73. She was buried at Beulah Cemetery, Calhoun, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Emma Harriett Gentry was born on 4 May 1866 in Choudrant, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.¹ As of 15 December 1885,her married name was Bagwell. She married Andrew Jackson Bagwell Jr., son of Andrew Jackson Bagwell and Naricissus Mahuldah Lewis, on 15 December 1885 at Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.² Emma Harriett Gentry died on 22 July 1907 in Choudrant, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, at age 41.¹ She was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Choudrant, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Nancy Sarah Delilah Taylor was born on 18 June 1869.¹ As of 14 June 1908,her married name was Bagwell. She married Andrew Jackson Bagwell Jr., son of Andrew Jackson Bagwell and Naricissus Mahuldah Lewis, on 14 June 1908. Nancy Sarah Delilah Taylor died on 1 April 1944 at age 74.¹ She was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Choudrant, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Jacob Olwin married Salome (?).

     Salome (?) married Jacob Olwin. Her married name was Olwin.

     (?) Toy married Edna Pearl Bagwell, daughter of Milton Archabold Bagwell and Dora Belle Olwin, before 1975.

     James Adolphus Ward was born on 3 June 1911. He married Wilma May Bagwell, daughter of Milton Archabold Bagwell and Dora Belle Olwin, on 21 June 1939 at Miami, Florida. James Adolphus Ward lived in January 1975 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He died on 17 December 1988 at age 77. He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Gainesville, Alahua County, Florida.

     (?) Kecht married Verna Arlene Bagwell, daughter of Milton Archabold Bagwell and Dora Belle Olwin, after 1930.

     Annie Belle Cohee was born on 19 July 1895 in Grant County, Indiana.^2,3 She was the daughter of Frank Cohee and Vesta McGraw.² As of 16 March 1916,her married name was Bagwell. Annie Belle Cohee married Delbert Ray Bagwell, son of Milton Archabold Bagwell and Dora Belle Olwin, on 16 March 1916.^1,2,3 Annie Belle Cohee died on 14 February 1978 in Howard County Community Hospital, Howard County, Indiana, at age 82.² She was buried on 17 February 1978 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Greentown, Howard County, Indiana.²

     Wilford Gene Bagwell was born on 1 June 1917 in Howard County, Indiana.^1,2,3 He was the son of Delbert Ray Bagwell and Annie Belle Cohee.^1,3 Wilford Gene Bagwell married Clydia Belle Buell on 16 November 1940. Wilford Gene Bagwell lived in 1973 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He died on 24 December 2002 in Indiana at age 85.² He was buried at Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park, Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida.²

     Archie Ray Bagwell was born on 24 April 1931 in Howard County, Indiana.^1,2,3 He was the son of Delbert Ray Bagwell and Annie Belle Cohee.¹ He served in the US Air Force from from 8 January 1951 to 7 January 1955. Archie Ray Bagwell married Hildreth Anita Cox on 20 June 1953 at Terhune EUB Church, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana. Archie Ray Bagwell and Hildreth Anita Cox lived in 1954 in Fort Dix, Trenton, New Jersey. Archie Ray Bagwell lived in 1973 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. He and Hildreth Anita Cox were divorced before 1976. Archie Ray Bagwell died on 2 July 1996 in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, at age 65.^2,3 He was buried on 6 July 1996 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Greentown, Howard County, Indiana.^2,3

     Doris Aggeleze Bagwell was born on 29 December 1919 in Howard County, Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Delbert Ray Bagwell and Annie Belle Cohee.¹ Doris Aggeleze Bagwell married Harry Roland Plotner on 24 April 1948 at Greentown, Howard County, Indiana. As of 24 April 1948,her married name was Plotner. Doris Aggeleze Bagwell died on 25 February 2011 in Greeley, Colorado, at age 91.

     Nancy Kay Bagwell was born on 3 October 1933 in Greentown, Howard County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Delbert Ray Bagwell and Annie Belle Cohee. Nancy Kay Bagwell married Roger Mosser on 27 February 1954 at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. As of 27 February 1954,her married name was Mosser. Nancy Kay Bagwell died on 12 December 1993 in Plainfield, Hendricks County, Indiana, at age 60. She was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Plainfield, Hendricks County, Indiana.

     Joan Bagwell was also known as Jo Ann Bagwell.¹ She was born on 29 December 1921 in Greentown, Howard County, Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Delbert Ray Bagwell and Annie Belle Cohee.¹ Joan Bagwell married Irvin Trowbridge on 15 June 1946 at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. As of 15 June 1946,her married name was Trowbridge. Joan Bagwell died on 13 March 1977 in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, at age 55. She was buried at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California.

     (?) Littlejohn married Ruth Delight Bagwell, daughter of Clarence Elsworth Bagwell and Lena Olive Ball.¹

     Otis Wallace Bagwell was born on 24 September 1886. He was the son of Andrew Jackson Bagwell Jr. and Emma Harriett Gentry. Otis Wallace Bagwell died on 14 August 1887. He was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Choudrant, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.

     Hattie Olga Bagwell was born on 26 February 1888. She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Bagwell Jr. and Emma Harriett Gentry. Hattie Olga Bagwell died on 8 July 1889 at age 1. She was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Choudrant, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.

     Horace Virgil Bagwell was also known as Horrice C. Bagwell. He was born on 27 December 1889 in Choudrant, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.^1,2 He was the son of Andrew Jackson Bagwell Jr. and Emma Harriett Gentry.^1,2 Horace Virgil Bagwell married Ethel May Ramsey on 2 June 1909.¹ Horace Virgil Bagwell married Sarah (Sadie) Lucinda Wymore on 9 October 1922 at Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas.¹ Horace Virgil Bagwell died on 8 November 1958 in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, at age 68 Parents - Andrew Jackson Bagwell and Emma Harriet Gentry
Married first to Ethel May Ramsey ( June 3, 1909 ) had a son Horace Vernon Bagwell. Second marriage to Sadie Wymore, 2 children.


Friends, Townspeople Pay Final Tribute to Bagwell
GROVER CITY- almost 300 persons paid their last respects to Horace Virgil Bagwell 68, at funeral services at 10 am. yesterday in the First Southern Baptist Church, with Rev. W. C. Meacham officiating.
Bagwell died suddenly of a heart attack Saturday afternoon in Ruston, La. while he and Mrs. Bagwell were visiting friends and relatives in his boyhood town.
He had been a resident of Grover City since 1937, moving here from Los Angeles where he had been identified with the real estate business and the development of such areas as Culver City over a period of 15 years.
Founded Grover City
Soon after coming here he acquired considerable land on former ranch property, now known as Grover City, which he founded and developed.
The radio and newspaper campaigns he waged unceasingly to attract low-income people to the area he called "Rainbow's End" are still talked about by his friends.
Bagwell has always been a civic leader in the community. He was founder and president of the Grover City Development Co; the fourth honorary mayor of Grover City in 1957; founder of the Grover City Youth Foundation, a charter member of the Los Angeles Realty Board, a member of the Arroyo Grande Rotary Club, the Grover City Civic Association, the Grange, Moose Lodge of Pismo Beach, and the Baptist Church.
For the past 2 years he was inactive in his real estate business, due to illness leaving business affairs to his son, Charles, vice-president of the firm.
While never directly active in politics, his advice was often sought by county and state officials interested in this area.
He is survived by his widow, Sadie, Grover City; 2 sons, Charles, Grover City and Jack Bagwell, Albuquerque, N.M; 2 daughters, Betty Jane Moore, San Gabriel, and Lillian Sambrook, Los Angeles; 2 brothers, V. Jack Bagwell, West Monroe, La. and W. M. Bagwell, Choudrant, La; 2 sisters, Lillian Land, Ruston, La., and Emma Thompson, Shreveport, La; and 8 grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements were handled by the Grensted Funeral Home of Grover City.^1,2
He was buried on 12 November 1958 at Arroyo Grande Cemetery, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo County, California.²

     Clara May Bagwell was born on 3 November 1891 in Choudrant, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Bagwell Jr. and Emma Harriett Gentry. Clara May Bagwell died on 4 October 1914 in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, at age 22. She was buried at Choudrant Cemetery, Choudrant, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.

     Ivy Lee Bagwell was born on 23 January 1894 in Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Andrew Jackson Bagwell Jr. and Emma Harriett Gentry. Ivy Lee Bagwell married Eula May Parmley on 21 February 1915 at Yale, Payne County, Oklahoma. Ivy Lee Bagwell and Eula May Parmley lived in 1940 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Ivy Lee Bagwell died on 29 May 1958 in Los Angeles County, California, at age 64

Funeral services for I. L. Bagwell, 64, a Valley realtor for 20 years, were conducted yesterday at 3 p.m. (May 31, 1958) from Hollywood Hills, Forest Lawn.
Dr. Scott Brewer, pastor of Encino Presbyterian Church, officiated. Masonic services were conducted at the grave in Hollywood Hills.
Mr. Bagwell, who had been ill for the past six weeks, died Thursday (May 29, 1958) in Good Samaritan Hospital after undergoing chest surgery the day before. His widow, Eula, was president of the Encino Woman's Club this past year. Their home is at 17038 Rancho St., Encino.
A native of Louisiana, Mr. Bagwell came to California 24 years prior to joining Exhibit Homes, whose offices are in Beverly Hills. The firm has building developments in the Valley.
Mr. Bagwell was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Al Malaikah Temple of the Shrine. He had been active in the management of the Encino Community Center and in its youth activities.
He also was active in the Encino Chamber of commerce and had served as chairman of its streets and highways committee of several years.
He also worked in the West Valley associated Chambers of Commerce.
In addition to his widow, he is survived by three brothers, Horace of Grover City, Ca., William M., of Choudrant, La; Vollie, of Monroe, La; and two sisters, Mrs. Oliver Thompson, Shreveport, La., and Mrs. Otho Land, Rustin, La.
They all attended the funeral services with the exception of Mrs. Land.¹


He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.¹

     William Mallory Bagwell was also known as William Mallary Bagwell.¹ William Mallory Bagwell was also known as Big Bill Bagwell. He was born on 24 February 1895 in Choudrant, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Andrew Jackson Bagwell Jr. and Emma Harriett Gentry. William Mallory Bagwell married Carrie Velma O'Neal after 1910.^2,3 He is listed as military service on 18 March 1919.³ Bagwell was born in Choudrant, Louisiana, in 1895. He started his professional baseball career in 1920 in the Louisiana State League. That season, he had a .344 batting average in 33 games. Bagwell then spent two years in the Southwestern League. In 1921, he batted .357, and in 1922, he batted .402 and led the league in batting average, hits (217), and total bases (323).

In October 1922, Bagwell was drafted by the Boston Braves in the rule 5 draft. He played for both the Braves and the Eastern League's Worcester Panthers in 1923. With Boston, he batted .290 in 56 games; with Worcester, he batted .453 in 49 games to lead the Eastern League in batting average.

The Braves released Bagwell in April 1924. He spent one season in the Texas League, batted .367 with a career-high 37 home runs there, and then returned to the majors in 1925 with the Philadelphia Athletics. Bagwell spent nearly the whole season as a pinch hitter for Philadelphia. He appeared in 36 games and went 15 for 50 (.300) at the plate.

In 1926, Bagwell played for the Pacific Coast League's Portland Beavers. He batted .391 to lead his league in batting average for the third time. In 1927, however, Bagwell's average fell to .292 for Portland. He bounced around various minor leagues for the next few years before retiring from professional baseball after the 1930 season.

In his 11-year career, Bagwell hit .294 in the major leagues and .360 in the minor leagues. He died in Choudrant, Louisiana, in 1976.
He played left field and batted and threw left-handed.


Note:
The Boston Braves was one of the National League's two remaining charter franchises (the other being the Chicago Cubs), the club was founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 1871 as the Boston Red Stockings (not to be confused with the American League's Boston Red Sox or the NL Central's Cincinnati Reds). The team moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1953 and became the Milwaukee Braves. In 1966, the team moved to Atlanta. The team's tenure in Atlanta is famous for Hank Aaron's breaking of the career home run record in 1974; the new record stood until 2007.

Sidenote: He batted and threw left-handed.³


William Mallory Bagwell died on 5 October 1976 in West Monroe, Louisiana, at age 81.^1,3 He was buried on 7 October 1976 at Fellowship Cemetery, Dubach, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.^1,3

     Lillian Luseal Bagwell was born on 16 October 1896 in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Bagwell Jr. and Emma Harriett Gentry. As of after 1910,her married name was Land. Lillian Luseal Bagwell married Otho Harrison Land after 1910. Lillian Luseal Bagwell died on 27 August 1974 in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, at age 77. She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.

     Ollie Viola Bagwell was born on 6 February 1900 in Choudrant, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Bagwell Jr. and Emma Harriett Gentry. As of after 1915,her married name was Kelly. Ollie Viola Bagwell married James Henry Kelly after 1915. Ollie Viola Bagwell died on 11 August 1929 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, at age 29 Ollie Viola (Bagwell) Kelly was born Feb. 6, 1900 in Choudrant, Lincoln Parish, La., one of eleven children born to Andrew Jackson Bagwell and Emma Harriet Gentry.
Viola (she was called by her middle name) grew up in Choudrant and graduated from Choudrant High school about 1918 as the valedictorian of her class.
She married James Henry Kelly, also of Lincoln Parish, La., about 1919. A short time after their marriage, they moved to Shreveport, La.
James and Viola had two children: James Henry Kelly, Jr., born Nov. 11, 1922, and Melrose Kelly, born Feb. 15, 1926.
At the young age of 29, Viola became ill and died Aug. 11, 1929, leaving the two children, James Jr., age six, and Melrose, age three. Viola was buried in Forest Park Cemetery East, Shreveport, La.
Prior to the birth of James, Jr., Viola's sister, Emma Lee Bagwell, moved to Shreveport to assist with Viola's first baby. Emma Lee lived with James and Viola.
After Viola died, Emma Lee continued to live in the house to assist James with the children. Emma Lee was married March 22, 1930 to Oliver Thompson. She and Oliver lived with James and his two children for a short time, before moving to an apartment. She was buried at Forest Park East Cemetery, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

     Infant Bagwell died on 26 December 1902. She was born on 26 December 1902. She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Bagwell Jr. and Emma Harriett Gentry. Infant Bagwell was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Choudrant, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.

     Vollie Lanoma (Jack) Bagwell was born on 22 January 1904 in Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Andrew Jackson Bagwell Jr. and Emma Harriett Gentry. Vollie Lanoma (Jack) Bagwell married Eunice Rush after 1915.² Vollie Lanoma (Jack) Bagwell died on 15 April 1979 in West Monroe, Louisiana, at age 75.¹ He was buried at Downsville Cemetery, Downsville, Union Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Mary Bell Owens married Horace Vernon Bagwell, son of Horace Virgil Bagwell and Ethel May Ramsey, on 15 February 1930 at Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.¹ Mary Bell Owens and Horace Vernon Bagwell were divorced on 6 February 1936.¹

     Gertrude (Trudy) Ogan was born on 4 August 1915 in Stephenville, Erath County, Texas. As of 12 February 1937,her married name was Bagwell. She married Horace Vernon Bagwell, son of Horace Virgil Bagwell and Ethel May Ramsey, on 12 February 1937.¹ Gertrude (Trudy) Ogan and Horace Vernon Bagwell were divorced in May 1941.¹ Gertrude (Trudy) Ogan died on 28 July 2000 in Fort Worth, Texas, at age 84. She was buried on 31 July 2000 at Hico Cemetery, Hico, Texas.

     Ethel May Ramsey was born on 31 December 1887 in Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa. As of 16 July 1904,her married name was Grimshaw. She married Arthur Erwin Grimshaw on 16 July 1904. As of 2 June 1909,her married name was Bagwell. Ethel May Ramsey married Horace Virgil Bagwell, son of Andrew Jackson Bagwell Jr. and Emma Harriett Gentry, on 2 June 1909.¹ As of after 1913,her married name was Richeson. Ethel May Ramsey married Claud R. Richeson after 1913. As of after 1950,her married name was Haft. Ethel May Ramsey married Homer C. Haft after 1950. Ethel May Ramsey died on 16 January 1967 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, at age 79. She was buried at Sandia Memory Gardens, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

     Horace Vernon Bagwell was also known as Jack Bagwell.² He was born on 1 July 1911 in Coyle, Logan County, Oklahoma.¹ He was the son of Horace Virgil Bagwell and Ethel May Ramsey.^2,1 Horace Vernon Bagwell married Mary Bell Owens on 15 February 1930 at Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.¹ Horace Vernon Bagwell and Mary Bell Owens were divorced on 6 February 1936.¹ Horace Vernon Bagwell married Gertrude (Trudy) Ogan on 12 February 1937.¹ Horace Vernon Bagwell and Gertrude (Trudy) Ogan were divorced in May 1941.¹ Horace Vernon Bagwell married Mabel Christine Stevenson on 4 May 1942 at Alburquerque, New Mexico. Horace Vernon Bagwell married Elva Pauline Dillard Mayes on 30 November 1944 at Fort Custer, Augusta, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Horace Vernon Bagwell married Retha Jones LeFore on 14 July 1945 at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Horace Vernon Bagwell married Bertha Alice Maines on 19 March 1967 at Yoder, Clackamas County, Oregon. Horace Vernon Bagwell died on 8 August 1967 in Molalla, Clackamas County, Oregon, at age 56.¹ He was buried at Smyrna Cemetery, Canby, Clackamas County, Oregon.

     Betty Jane Bagwell was born on 7 October 1924 in California. She was the daughter of Horace Virgil Bagwell and Sarah (Sadie) Lucinda Wymore.¹ Betty Jane Bagwell died on 27 September 2014 in California at age 89. She was buried at Arroyo Grande Cemetery, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo County, California.