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     Emma Lee Bagwell was born on 10 April 1898 in Choudrant, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.^1,2 She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Bagwell Jr. and Emma Harriett Gentry.¹ Emma Lee Bagwell married Oliver Oscar Thompson on 22 March 1930 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.^1,2 As of 22 March 1930,her married name was Thompson. Emma Lee Bagwell died on 30 September 1996 in Wichita, Kansas, at age 98 Emma Lee Bagwell was born April 10, 1898 in Choudrant, Lincoln Parish, La., a small country town in the North-central part of Louisiana. She was the eighth of eleven children born to Andrew Jackson Bagwell, Jr. and Emma Harriet Gentry Bagwell.

Emma Lee (she insisted on being called Emma Lee, not just Emma) grew up in Choudrant, where she played on the girls high school basketball team, became a proficient piano player and graduated from high school in 1917.

Emma Lee remained in Choudrant for the next five years, where she worked as a clerk at the local drug store. She also served as the town recorder of births, since the town physician, Dr. Cook, owned the drug store. She recalled that Dr. Cook charged $13.00 for delivering a baby, including a trip to the mother's house to deliver the baby.

In 1922, Emma Lee moved to Shreveport, La. to assist her younger sister, Viola (Bagwell) Kelly, who was expecting her first baby. Emma Lee lived with Viola's family (James Kelly, husband, and their two children, James and Melrose). Emma Lee worked as a cashier at Big Chain grocery store.

Tragedy struck the Kelly home in 1929. Viola became ill and died, leaving two children, James Jr., age six, and Melrose, age three. Emma Lee continued to live in the home another year to assist her brother-in-law, James, in caring for the two young children. Throughout her remaining life, Emma Lee maintained a special, close relation with James Jr. and Melrose, formed during their early years together.

During this time Emma Lee met Oliver Oscar Thompson, who worked at a local lumber company. After dating for several years, Oliver and Emma Lee were married March 22, 1930 in the parsonage of the First Methodist Church of Cedar Grove, a suburb of Shreveport. They lived in Shreveport throughout their married life, until Oliver died on December 21, 1965. Oliver and Emma Lee had one son, Glenn Oliver Thompson, born Nov. 2, 1934.

In 1979 Emma Lee moved to Wichita, Ks. to live near her son.

Emma Lee became a Christian at an early age and was active in Southside Baptist Church in Shreveport and Sharon Baptist Church in Wichita. Many members of the Sunday School classes she taught remained close friends during her lifetime.

Emma Lee was noted for her beautiful hand crafts, including hooked rugs, crocheted afghans, baby blankets and tatting. While operating a hooked rug business out of her home in Shreveport, she designed and sold hundreds of hooked rugs.

Emma Lee died Sept. 30, 1996 at Wesley Hospital, Wichita, Ks. She was buried in Forest Park East Cemetery, Shreveport, La. next to her husband, Oliver, on Oct. 7, 1996.^1,2 She was buried at Forest Park East Cemetery, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

     Oliver Oscar Thompson was born on 4 July 1887 in Warren, Bradley County, Arkansas.^1,2 He married Emma Lee Bagwell, daughter of Andrew Jackson Bagwell Jr. and Emma Harriett Gentry, on 22 March 1930 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.^1,2 Oliver Oscar Thompson died on 21 December 1965 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, at age 78.^1,2

     Bettie Maurine Moore married Glenn Oliver Thompson, son of Oliver Oscar Thompson and Emma Lee Bagwell, on 21 August 1955 at Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana.^1,2

     Kathryn Maurine Thompson is the daughter of Glenn Oliver Thompson and Bettie Maurine Moore.^1,2 Kathryn Maurine Thompson married Robert Loyd Bragg on 10 January 1976 at Sharon Baptist Church, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.^1,2

     Robert Loyd Bragg married Kathryn Maurine Thompson, daughter of Glenn Oliver Thompson and Bettie Maurine Moore, on 10 January 1976 at Sharon Baptist Church, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.^1,2

     Diane Linne' Thompson is the daughter of Glenn Oliver Thompson and Bettie Maurine Moore.^1,2 Diane Linne' Thompson married Michael James Kriwiel on 16 April 1988 at Wichita, Kansas.^1,2

     Michael James Kriwiel married Diane Linne' Thompson, daughter of Glenn Oliver Thompson and Bettie Maurine Moore, on 16 April 1988 at Wichita, Kansas.^1,2

     Daniel Glenn Thompson is the son of Glenn Oliver Thompson and Bettie Maurine Moore.^1,2 Daniel Glenn Thompson married Mahatma Souza on 30 December 1989 at Wichita, Kansas.^1,2

     Mahatma Souza married Daniel Glenn Thompson, son of Glenn Oliver Thompson and Bettie Maurine Moore, on 30 December 1989 at Wichita, Kansas.^1,2

     William Henry Bagwell was born on 15 March 1813 in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina.^2,1,3,4,5 He was the son of Elijah Bagwell and Edith Chambers. William Henry Bagwell married Almira Silence Neff on 22 December 1834 at Jackson County, Indiana.^1,3 William Henry Bagwell and Almira Silence Neff appeared on the 1850 United States Federal Census for Mission, LaSalle County, Illinois, enumerated on 10 December 1850.⁵ William Henry Bagwell and Almira Silence Neff lived in 1860 in Manlius, La Salle County, Illinois. William Henry Bagwell died on 10 July 1901 in Madrid, Boone County, Iowa, at age 88.⁴ He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Madrid, Boone County, Iowa.⁴

     Almira Silence Neff was also known as Almire Patience Neff. She was born on 8 February 1818 in Washington County, New York, Another source has her born in Rockford, Jackson County, Indiana in Feb 11, 1813.^2,3,4 She married William Henry Bagwell, son of Elijah Bagwell and Edith Chambers, on 22 December 1834 at Jackson County, Indiana.^3,1 As of 22 December 1834,her married name was Bagwell. Almira Silence Neff and William Henry Bagwell appeared on the 1850 United States Federal Census for Mission, LaSalle County, Illinois, enumerated on 10 December 1850.⁴ Almira Silence Neff and William Henry Bagwell lived in 1860 in Manlius, La Salle County, Illinois. Almira Silence Neff died on 26 March 1882 in Madrid, Boone County, Iowa, at age 64. She was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Madrid, Boone County, Iowa.

     Orange Neff Bagwell was also known as Orange Neff Bagwill. He was born on 19 March 1837 in Marseilles, La Salle County, Illinois.^1,2 He was the son of William Henry Bagwell and Almira Silence Neff. Orange Neff Bagwell appeared on the 1850 United States Federal Census for Mission, LaSalle County, Illinois, enumerated on 10 December 1850.² He married Emeline Lewis on 14 March 1860 at Mission Township, La Salle County, Illinois.¹ Orange Neff Bagwell and Emeline Lewis lived in 1880 in Garden, Boone County, Iowa.¹ Orange Neff Bagwell and Emeline Lewis lived in 1900 in Burnett Township, Santa Clara County, California. Orange Neff Bagwell lived in 1910 in Burnett, Santa Clara County, California. He died on 24 May 1912 at age 75.

     Francis "Frank" Bagwell was also known as Francis "Frank" Bagwill. He was born on 28 January 1838 in Marseilles, La Salle County, Illinois.^1,3 He was the son of William Henry Bagwell and Almira Silence Neff.² Francis "Frank" Bagwell appeared on the 1850 United States Federal Census for Mission, LaSalle County, Illinois, enumerated on 10 December 1850.³ He married Emily Vermett on 26 May 1864 at Kendall County, Illinois.¹ He was a bank president in 1900 at Medicine Creek, Furnas County, Nebraska.¹ Francis "Frank" Bagwell lived in 1900 in Medicine Creek, Furnas County, Nebraska.¹ He died on 22 February 1925 in Anyox, Kitimat-Stikine Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, at age 87. He was buried at Anyox Cemetery, Anyox, Kitimat-Stikine Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.

     Euretta Southerland Bagwell was also known as Everetta Bagwell. She was born on 27 February 1841 in Newark, Kendall County, Illinois.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Henry Bagwell and Almira Silence Neff. Euretta Southerland Bagwell appeared on the 1850 United States Federal Census for Mission, LaSalle County, Illinois, enumerated on 10 December 1850.² She married Oscar L. Story on 12 March 1859 at Newark, Kendall County, Illinois. As of 12 March 1859,her married name was Story. Euretta Southerland Bagwell married Joseph Smith Kenison on 24 December 1868 at Newark, Kendall County, Illinois. As of 24 December 1868,her married name was Kenison. Euretta Southerland Bagwell died on 27 February 1905 in Madrid, Boone County, Iowa, at age 64.¹ She was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Madrid, Boone County, Iowa.¹

     Joseph Smith Kenison was born on 14 September 1845 in Cabot, Washington County, Vermont. He married Euretta Southerland Bagwell, daughter of William Henry Bagwell and Almira Silence Neff, on 24 December 1868 at Newark, Kendall County, Illinois. Joseph Smith Kenison died on 24 June 1939 in Madrid, Boone County, Iowa, at age 93.

     Oscar L. Story was born circa 1836 in New York. He married Euretta Southerland Bagwell, daughter of William Henry Bagwell and Almira Silence Neff, on 12 March 1859 at Newark, Kendall County, Illinois.

     Marshall Bagwill was also known as Marshall Bagwell.¹ He was born on 4 June 1842 in Millington, Kendall County, Illinois.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Henry Bagwell and Almira Silence Neff. Marshall Bagwill appeared on the 1850 United States Federal Census for Mission, LaSalle County, Illinois, enumerated on 10 December 1850.³ Enrolled as a Private in Company G of the 104th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.

He served under Buell, Rosencrans, Thomas, and Grant. He also marched with Sherman to the sea and was wounded at Lookout Mountain.

History of the 104th Regiment, Illinois Infantry:
Organized at Ottawa, Ill., and mustered in August 27, 1862, and ordered to Louisville, Ky. Attached to 39th Brigade, 12th Division, Army of the Ohio, to November, 1862. District of Western Kentucky, Dept. of the Ohio, to December, 1862. Prisoners of war to April, 1863. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 14th Army Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to October, 1863. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 14th Army Corps, to June, 1865.

SERVICE.-Moved from Louisville to Frankfort, Ky., September, 1862, and duty there till October 25. Moved to Hartsville, Tenn., October 26-December 1. Action at Hartsville December 7. Regiment captured and paroled. Sent to Camp Douglas, Chicago, Ill., and duty there as paroled prisoners of war till April, 1863, when declared exchanged. Ordered to Brentwood, Tenn; thence to Murfreesboro, Tenn., and duty there till June. Middle Tennessee (or Tullahoma) Campaign June 24-July 7. Elk River July 3. Occupation of Middle Tennessee till August 16. Passage of the Cumberland Mountains and Tennessee River and Chickamauga (Ga.) Campaign August 16-September 22. Davis Cross Roads, near Dug Gap, September 11. Battle of Chickamauga September 19-21. Rossville Gap September 21. Siege of Chattanooga, Tenn., September 24-November 23. Chattanooga-Ringgold Campaign November 23-27. Lookout Mountain November 24. Mission Ridge November 25. Pea Vine Valley and Graysville November 26. Taylor's Ridge, Ringgold Gap, November 27. At Chattanooga till February, 1864. Moved to Nashville, Tenn., February 10, and duty there till March 15. Moved to Chattanooga March 15-19. Atlanta (Ga.) Campaign May 1-September 8. Demonstration of Rocky Faced Ridge May 8-11. Buzzard's Roost Gap May 8-9. Near Resaca May 13. Battle of Resaca May 14-15. Advance on Dallas May 18-25. Operations on line of Pumpkin Vine Creek and battles about Dallas, New Hope Church and Allatoona Hills May 25-June 5. Pickett's Mill May 27. Operations about Marietta and against Kenesaw Mountain June 10-July 2. Pine Mountain June 11-14. Lost Mountain June 15-17. Assault on Kenesaw June 27. Ruff's Station, Smyrna Camp Ground, July 4. Chattahoochie River July 5-18. Peach Tree Creek June 19-20. Siege of Atlanta July 22-August 25. Utoy Creek August 5-7. Flank movement on Jonesboro August 25-30. Near Red Oak August 29. Battle of Jonesboro August 31-September 1. Operations against Hood in North Georgia and North Alabama September 29-November 3. March to the sea November 15-December 10. Siege of Savannah December 10-21. Campaign of the Carolinas January to April, 1865. Near Stroud's Mills, S. C., February 26. Cloud's House February 26. Near Rocky Mount February 28. Averysboro, Taylor's Hole Creek, N. C., March 16. Battle of Bentonville March 19-21. Occupation of Goldsboro March 24. Advance on Raleigh April 10-14. Occupation of Raleigh April 14. Bennett's House April 26. Surrender of Johnston and his army. March to Washington, D. C., via Richmond, Va., April 29-May 19. Grand Review May 24. Mustered out June 6 and discharged at Chicago, Ill., July 11, 1865.

Regiment lost during service 6 Officers and 110 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 76 Enlisted men by disease. Total 194.^4,2 He married Lydia Cordelia Whitney on 9 May 1867 at De Kalb, Illinois.^1,2,5 Marshall Bagwill and Lydia Cordelia Whitney lived in 1870 in Mission, La Salle County, Illinois.¹ Marshall Bagwill married Rose Estelle Gridley on 2 March 1892 at Stark County, Illinois. Marshall Bagwill died on 25 March 1923 in Sheridan, Illinois, at age 80.² He was buried at Millington Newark Cemetery, Millington, Kendall County, Illinois.²

     Derrinda C. Bagwell was born on 9 March 1844 in Kendall County, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Bagwell and Almira Silence Neff. Derrinda C. Bagwell died on 26 July 1844 in Kendall County, Illinois.

     Ellen Isabell Bagwell was born on 25 May 1845 in Kendall County, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Bagwell and Almira Silence Neff. Ellen Isabell Bagwell appeared on the 1850 United States Federal Census for Mission, LaSalle County, Illinois, enumerated on 10 December 1850.¹ As of 31 January 1865,her married name was Fread. She married Benjamin Fread on 31 January 1865. Ellen Isabell Bagwell died on 23 October 1917 in Los Angeles, California, at age 72. She was buried at Santa Ana, Orange County, California.

     Emeline Lewis was born on 19 March 1837 in Illinois. She married Orange Neff Bagwell, son of William Henry Bagwell and Almira Silence Neff, on 14 March 1860 at Mission Township, La Salle County, Illinois.¹ As of 14 March 1860,her married name was Bagwell. Emeline Lewis and Orange Neff Bagwell lived in 1880 in Garden, Boone County, Iowa.¹ Emeline Lewis and Orange Neff Bagwell lived in 1900 in Burnett Township, Santa Clara County, California. Emeline Lewis died on 24 May 1912 at age 75.

     Sara Bagwell was born circa 1862 in Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Orange Neff Bagwell and Emeline Lewis.¹

     Lewis Bagwell was born circa 1865 in Illinois.¹ He was the son of Orange Neff Bagwell and Emeline Lewis.¹

     Zard Bagwell also went by the name of Nellie. Zard Bagwell was also known as Zard Bagwill. He was born on 28 January 1868 in Iowa.¹ He was the son of Orange Neff Bagwell and Emeline Lewis.¹ Zard Bagwell married Mary E. Drake before 1895. Zard Bagwell died on 18 March 1956 in Santa Clara, California, at age 88. He was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County, California.

     Emily Vermett was also known as Emily Vermett. She was born in October 1844 in Illinois.¹ As of 26 May 1864,her married name was Bagwill. She married Francis "Frank" Bagwell, son of William Henry Bagwell and Almira Silence Neff, on 26 May 1864 at Kendall County, Illinois.¹ As of 26 May 1864,her married name was Bagwell.

     Lydia Cordelia Whitney was born on 29 December 1847 in Newark, Kendall County, Illinois.^1,2 She married Marshall Bagwill, son of William Henry Bagwell and Almira Silence Neff, on 9 May 1867 at De Kalb, Illinois.^1,3,2 As of 9 May 1867,her married name was Bagwell. Lydia Cordelia Whitney and Marshall Bagwill lived in 1870 in Mission, La Salle County, Illinois.¹ Lydia Cordelia Whitney died on 18 October 1888 in Newark, Kendall County, Illinois, at age 40.² She was buried at Millington Newark Cemetery, Millington, Kendall County, Illinois.²

     Ashley Mills Bagwill was also known as Ashley M. Bagwell.¹ He was born on 1 January 1869 in Mission, La Salle County, Illinois.^1,2 He was the son of Marshall Bagwill and Lydia Cordelia Whitney.^1,2 Ashley Mills Bagwill died on 9 July 1893 in Millington, Illinois, at age 24.² He was buried at Millington Newark Cemetery, Millington, Kendall County, Illinois.²

     Rose Estelle Gridley was born on 7 February 1858 in Illinois. As of 2 March 1892,her married name was Bagwill. She married Marshall Bagwill, son of William Henry Bagwell and Almira Silence Neff, on 2 March 1892 at Stark County, Illinois. Rose Estelle Gridley died on 19 July 1936 in Sanata Barbara, Sanata Barbara County, California, at age 78. She was buried at Santa Barbara Cemetery, Sanata Barbara, Sanata Barbara County, California.

     Edith M. Bagwill was born on 4 December 1871 in Fox Township, Kendall County, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Marshall Bagwill and Lydia Cordelia Whitney. Edith M. Bagwill married Lewis F. Jones on 1 December 1897 at Chicago, Illinois. As of 1 December 1897,her married name was Jones. Edith M. Bagwill died in 1933.¹ She was buried at Greenmount Cemetery, Durango, La Plata County, Colorado.¹