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     Hannah Jane Dowling was born in 1823 in Florida. She was the daughter of Willis H. Dowling and Nancy Cook. Hannah Jane Dowling died on 6 September 1911 in Buckhorn, Texas.

     Gloria Ann Engram is the daughter of John Claude Engram and Lucille Alberta Curtis.

     Noah James Kline was born on 7 February 1885 in Indiana. He married Grace Ann Harris on 11 June 1910 at Hamilton County, Indiana. Noah James Kline and Grace Ann Harris lived in 1920 in Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida. Noah James Kline and Grace Ann Harris were divorced before 1923. Noah James Kline died in December 1974 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 89.

     Harley Leroy Kline was born on 19 April 1911 in Indiana. He was the son of Noah James Kline and Grace Ann Harris. Harley Leroy Kline died on 1 September 1996 in Stuart, Martin County, Florida, at age 85.

     Bette Marie Kline was born on 29 October 1918 in Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida. She was the daughter of Noah James Kline and Grace Ann Harris. Bette Marie Kline died on 21 October 2007 in Sebastian, Florida, at age 88.

     Cline J. Bagwell Jr. was born circa 1918 in Illinois. He was the son of Cline J. Bagwell and Kathryn Higgins.¹ Cline J. Bagwell Jr. married Lucie A. Black before May 1959.¹ Cline J. Bagwell Jr. and Lucie A. Black were divorced in May 1959 at Hillsborough County, Florida.¹ Cline J. Bagwell Jr. died in January 1968.

     Kathryn Higgins was born on 22 December 1894 in Michigan. She married Cline J. Bagwell, son of James Arnold Bagwell and Emma Mentora Todd, on 17 July 1916 at Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois.¹ As of 17 July 1916,her married name was Bagwell. Kathryn Higgins died on 29 April 1943 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan, at age 48. She was buried at Saint Patrick Cemetery, Bay City, Bay County, Michigan.

     Helen Lenore Bagwell was born in 1917 in Illinois. She was the daughter of Cline J. Bagwell and Kathryn Higgins. As of after 1930,her married name was Taylor.¹ Helen Lenore Bagwell married William "Bill" Taylor after 1930.¹ Helen Lenore Bagwell died on 1 March 1993 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was buried on 5 April 1993 at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Bay City, Bay County, Michigan.

     Timothy Bagwell is the son of Cline J. Bagwell Jr. and Lucie A. Black.¹

     (?) Clark married Lucie A. Black after May 1959.¹

     Major James Henry Bagwell was born on 27 November 1920 in Bay City, Michigan.^1,2 He was the son of Cline J. Bagwell and Kathryn Higgins.¹

In 1940, after Germany invaded Poland, he enlisted in the US Army. He was sent to Hickam Field, Hawaii, and was there when the Japanese invaded Pearl Harbor (and which he refused to talk about).

He was later sent to Fort Riley, Kansas, where he was part of the last horse cavalry and became an officer.

He requested foreign duty, and was sent to the CBI theater (China, Burma, India), where he served under General Stilwell, and later, under General Frank Merrill (Merrill's Marauders), where he cleared and marched down the Ledo Road into China.

Merrill’s Marauders (named after Frank Merrill) or Unit Galahad, officially named the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), was a United States Army long range penetration special operations jungle warfare unit, which fought in the South-East Asian theatre of World War II, or China-Burma-India Theater (CBI). The unit became famous for its deep-penetration missions behind Japanese lines, often engaging Japanese forces superior in number.

By the end of the war, he was a Captain. When he returned home to civilian life, he attended the University of Michigan for a couple of years, but missed the military, so he re-enlisted as a Private.

He again asked for military duty, and was sent to Sapporo, Japan, where he was a paratrooper with 32 jumps (a big deal). He returned to the US after three years.¹
Major James Henry Bagwell married Catherine Patricia Doyle on 6 August 1949 at Bay City, Michigan.¹ Major James Henry Bagwell died on 12 February 1999 in Micco, Bevard County, Florida, at age 78.^1,2 He was buried on 22 June 1999 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^1,2

     Catherine Patricia Doyle was born on 11 November 1927.² As of 6 August 1949,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Major James Henry Bagwell, son of Cline J. Bagwell and Kathryn Higgins, on 6 August 1949 at Bay City, Michigan.¹ Catherine Patricia Doyle died on 24 August 2011 at age 83.^1,2 She was buried on 19 June 2012 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.²

     Mary Ellen Bagwell is the daughter of Major James Henry Bagwell and Catherine Patricia Doyle.¹ Mary Ellen Bagwell married Raymond Earl Morris on 15 August 1970.¹ Mary Ellen Bagwell and Raymond Earl Morris were divorced on 30 January 1997.¹

     Raymond Earl Morris married Mary Ellen Bagwell, daughter of Major James Henry Bagwell and Catherine Patricia Doyle, on 15 August 1970.¹ Raymond Earl Morris and Mary Ellen Bagwell were divorced on 30 January 1997.¹

     William "Bill" Taylor was born in 1915. He married Helen Lenore Bagwell, daughter of Cline J. Bagwell and Kathryn Higgins, after 1930.¹ William "Bill" Taylor died in 1968. He was buried at Saint Patrick Cemetery, Bay City, Bay County, Michigan.

     Kathryn Taylor is the daughter of William "Bill" Taylor and Helen Lenore Bagwell.¹

     William Ernest Taylor III was born on 6 January 1942.¹ He was the son of William "Bill" Taylor and Helen Lenore Bagwell.¹ William Ernest Taylor III died on 13 June 2001 in St. Paul, Minnesota, at age 59.¹

     Leah Taylor is the daughter of William "Bill" Taylor and Helen Lenore Bagwell.¹

     Catherine Doyle Bagwell is the daughter of Major James Henry Bagwell and Catherine Patricia Doyle.¹ Catherine Doyle Bagwell married (?) Pappas after 1970.

     Colleen Patricia Bagwell is the daughter of Major James Henry Bagwell and Catherine Patricia Doyle.¹ Colleen Patricia Bagwell married (?) Isackson after 1970.¹

     Sharon Lee Bagwell is the daughter of Major James Henry Bagwell and Catherine Patricia Doyle.¹ Sharon Lee Bagwell married (?) Isackson after 1970.

     Julie Annabelle Bagwell was born in April 1898 in Arkansas. She was the daughter of Jesse Marion Bagwell and Mary Ellen Whaley. As of 4 November 1915,her married name was Teague. Julie Annabelle Bagwell married Andrew William Teague on 4 November 1915 at Marion County, Arkansas. Julie Annabelle Bagwell died on 29 August 1972 in Culp, Baxter County, Arkansas, at age 74 Married Andrew William "Andy" Teague, November 4, 1915, Marion County, Arkansas.

The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Arkansas, September 14, 1972:

Mrs. Julia Annabelle Teague 73 of Calico Rock, a lifetime resident of this area, died Aug. 29 at her home. She was the wife of Andrew William Teague and with her husband operated a store in the Culp area for 42 years.

The daughter of the late Jessie Mearl Bagwell and Mary Ella Whaley Bagwell, she was born Sept. 25, 1898 at Culp and was married to Mr. Teague on November 4, 1915. She was a Baptist.

Survivors include her husband, of Calico Rock; a son Ralph Lee Teague of Calico Rock; two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Mae Cox of Calico Rock and Mrs. Jewel A. Powers of Dierks, Ark; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; five brothers, Bill Bagwell of Cashmere, Wash., Willard Bagwell of Detroit, Mich., Alvin Bagwell of Odessa, Tex., Haywood Bagwell of San Antonio, Tex., and Lee Bagwell of Sacramento, Calif; four sisters, Mrs. Minnie Branscum of Cashmere, Mrs. Eula Pinkston and Mrs. Mattie Neldon, both of Winters, Calif., and Mrs. Buelah Branscum of Calico Rock.

Preceding her in death were a daughter, Mrs. Nola Hall; a sister Mrs. Fannie White; a brother, Garland Bagwell; and a grandson, Air Force Sgt. James H. Cox.

Funeral services were conducted Sept. 2 at Table Rock with Rev. Carl White officiating. Interment was at the Katy Cemetery near Calico Rock, under direction of the Howard Funeral Home of Melbourne. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Arlin Cox, Frankie Cox, William Powers, Jessie Powers, Roger Hall and Ernie Teague.

(Please Note: The obituary was copied as printed in the newspaper. Some of the names and addresses may be misspelled.) She was buried at Curtis, Izard County, Arkansas.

     Minnie Leona Bagwell was born on 17 August 1900 in Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of Jesse Marion Bagwell and Mary Ellen Whaley. As of after 1915,her married name was Galloway. Minnie Leona Bagwell married William Edwin Galloway after 1915. As of after 1924,her married name was Fletcher. Minnie Leona Bagwell married James Webster "Webb" Fletcher after 1924. Minnie Leona Bagwell and William Edwin Galloway were divorced on 9 December 1924. As of after 1936,her married name was Branscum. Minnie Leona Bagwell married Andy Jack Branscum after 1936. Minnie Leona Bagwell died on 12 December 1992 in Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas, at age 92.¹ She was buried at Heiskell Cemetery, Baxter County, Arkansas.¹

     Eula Bagwell was born on 15 January 1903 in Arkansas. She was the daughter of Jesse Marion Bagwell and Mary Ellen Whaley. Eula Bagwell died on 25 January 1985 in Yolo County, California, at age 82.

     Beaulah May Bagwell was born on 15 May 1904 in Arkansas. She was the daughter of Jesse Marion Bagwell and Mary Ellen Whaley. As of before 1933,her married name was Branscum. Beaulah May Bagwell married Albert M. Branscum before 1933. Beaulah May Bagwell died on 29 August 1984 in Arkansas at age 80. She was buried at Branscumb Cemetery, Stone County, Arkansas.

     Alvin A. Bagwell was born on 8 July 1907 in Arkansas. He was the son of Jesse Marion Bagwell and Mary Ellen Whaley. Alvin A. Bagwell died in September 1984 in Littlefield, Lamb County, Texas, at age 77.

     Wesley Earl Haywood Bagwell was also known as Haywood Bagwell. He was born on 17 May 1910 in Culp, Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ He was the son of Jesse Marion Bagwell and Mary Ellen Whaley. Wesley Earl Haywood Bagwell married Mary Irene Hammack after 1925. Wesley Earl Haywood Bagwell died on 17 September 1999 in Bexar County, Texas, at age 89.¹ He was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.¹

     Frank Willard Bagwell was born on 25 August 1913 in Arkansas.¹ He was the son of Jesse Marion Bagwell and Mary Ellen Whaley. Frank Willard Bagwell married Lucille Neldon on 7 April 1935 at Jackson County, Arkansas.² Frank Willard Bagwell died on 13 August 1992 in Southgate, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 78.¹ He was buried at Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock, Wayne County, Michigan.¹

     Mattie Josephine Bagwell was born on 13 March 1915 in Arkansas. She was the daughter of Jesse Marion Bagwell and Mary Ellen Whaley. Mattie Josephine Bagwell died on 16 March 1997 at age 82.

     Jesse Lee Bagwell was born on 15 April 1917 in Arkansas.¹ He was the son of Jesse Marion Bagwell and Mary Ellen Whaley. Jesse Lee Bagwell married Lavena Krutsinger in 1941.¹ Jesse Lee Bagwell died on 20 May 1986 in St. Anthony’s Hospital, Effingham, Illinois, at age 69.¹ He was buried at Elder Cemetery, Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois.¹