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     Ollie Martin Butler was also known as Ollie Beatrice Butler. She was born on 28 November 1903 in Alabama. As of 18 August 1920,her married name was Bagwell. She married Edward Lynn Bagwell, son of Jeremiah M. Bagwell and Martha Jane Ross, on 18 August 1920 at Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. Ollie Martin Butler died on 26 May 1963 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 59. She was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Winona Inez Bagwell was also known as Inez Bagwell. She was born on 14 March 1924 in Alabama. She was the daughter of Edward Lynn Bagwell and Ollie Martin Butler. As of 28 July 1946,her married name was Smoot. Winona Inez Bagwell married Drennen Smoot Jr. on 28 July 1946. Winona Inez Bagwell died on 13 May 1996 at age 72.

     Sergeant James T. Gaughan married Kathryn Regina Feeney, daughter of Martin William (Red) Feeney and Mary Elizabeth Lewis, on 12 June 1937 at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Sergeant James T. Gaughan died on 8 September 1951. Source: The Indianapolis Star, June 27 and Sept 9, 1951. The Indianapolis News, Sept. 10, 1951.


On September 8, 1951, Detective Sergeant James T. Gaughan, 37, was killed in an early morning collision between the police car in which he and his partner, Detective Sergeant Bethel E. Gaither, were riding and another car that was darting through the intersection at North and Alabama Streets. Both detectives were thrown to the pavement by the impact. Sergeant Gaughan, whose skull was fractured, died at the scene. Sergeant Gaither survived the crash.

Sergeants Gaughan and Gaither were travelling north to investigate a disturbance in the 800 block of Alabama Street when a car darted east through the intersection. The driver of the other car was not hurt. He was held under $5,000 bond on charges of reckless homicide, vagrancy, and failure to stop at a preferential street.

The accident brought strong criticism of the North and Alabama Streets intersection from police who reported "hardly a day goes by without an accident there."

Sergeant Gaughan had been on the police force nine years at the time of his death. He was a Cathedral High School graduate and played football fullback. He was survived by his wife, Kathryn, an 11-year-old son, and 7-year old daughter. Sergeant Gaughan, a homicide investigator, was scheduled to leave on vacation after his shift on September 8. He and his family were planning a trip to New York City. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Earlier in the summer of 1951, Sergeants Gaughan and Gaither responded to the scene of the death of Officer Clarence Snorden.


He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.

     Marianne Gaughan was born circa 1944. She was the daughter of Sergeant James T. Gaughan and Kathryn Regina Feeney. Marianne Gaughan died in 1948.

     Judge Jacob S. Miller married Kathryn Regina Feeney, daughter of Martin William (Red) Feeney and Mary Elizabeth Lewis, on 5 January 1966 at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Judge Jacob S. Miller died in 1994.

     John Donovan Feeney was born on 7 August 1910 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.¹ He was the son of Martin William (Red) Feeney and Mary Elizabeth Lewis. John Donovan Feeney died on 25 July 1915 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, at age 4 of peritonitis from an appendix.¹ He was buried on 2 August 1915 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.¹

     Patrick James Gaughan is the son of Sergeant James T. Gaughan and Kathryn Regina Feeney.

     Kathy Gaughan is the daughter of Sergeant James T. Gaughan and Kathryn Regina Feeney. Kathy Gaughan married Bill White after 1960.

     Bill White married Kathy Gaughan, daughter of Sergeant James T. Gaughan and Kathryn Regina Feeney, after 1960.

     Eula Viola Ogletree was born on 22 February 1879 in Pine Log, Bartow County, Georgia.¹ As of 20 April 1898,her married name was Bagwell. She married Clayton Alexander Bagwell, son of Henry Clay Harrison Bagwell and Emma Ophelia Blackstock, on 20 April 1898 at Hall County, Georgia. Eula Viola Ogletree died on 13 February 1927 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 47.¹ She was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

     Everett Marvin Bagwell was also known as Everett Bagwell. Everett Marvin Bagwell was also known as E. M. Bagwell. Everett Marvin Bagwell was also known as Elliott Bagwell. Everett Marvin Bagwell was also known as Marvin Elliott Bagwell. He was born on 24 February 1899 in Hall County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of Clayton Alexander Bagwell and Eula Viola Ogletree. Everett Marvin Bagwell died on 23 April 1924 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 25.¹ He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

     Emma Ophelia Mae Bagwell was also known as May Bagwell. She was born circa 1904 in Alabama. She was the daughter of Clayton Alexander Bagwell and Eula Viola Ogletree. As of 14 May 1924,her married name was Evans. Emma Ophelia Mae Bagwell married David Evans on 14 May 1924 at West End, Jefferson County, Alabama. As of 10 July 1940,her married name was Glenn. Emma Ophelia Mae Bagwell married Wheeler Beason Glenn on 10 July 1940 at Jefferson County, Alabama. As of 26 April 1942,her married name was Wood. Emma Ophelia Mae Bagwell married William Horan Wood on 26 April 1942 at Jefferson County, Alabama. Emma Ophelia Mae Bagwell and Arthur S. Porter were divorced in 1953 at Leon County, Florida. As of 1 March 1953,her married name was Porter. Emma Ophelia Mae Bagwell married Arthur S. Porter on 1 March 1953 at Marion County, Alabama.

     Thomas Buford Bagwell was born on 25 March 1901 in Alabama.¹ He was the son of Clayton Alexander Bagwell and Eula Viola Ogletree. Served in US Army as a Private in the 83rd Infantry Division.¹ Thomas Buford Bagwell married Margie L. Defoor on 8 May 1926 at West End, Jefferson County, Alabama. Thomas Buford Bagwell died on 31 July 1943 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, at age 42.¹ He was buried on 2 August 1943 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

     Corrie Bagwell was born in 1901.¹ She was the daughter of Clayton Alexander Bagwell and Eula Viola Ogletree.

     Ruby Monteen Bagwell was born on 3 July 1908 in Alabama. She was the daughter of Clayton Alexander Bagwell and Eula Viola Ogletree. As of 18 January 1927,her married name was Mims. Ruby Monteen Bagwell married Ralph Murray Mims on 18 January 1927 at Jefferson County, Alabama. Ruby Monteen Bagwell died on 11 September 1974 in Clear Lake Hospital, Harris County, Texas, at age 66. She was buried on 14 September 1974 at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, Houston, Texas.

     Willie Dale Chapman was born on 14 July 1893 in Alabama.¹ As of 15 November 1927,her married name was Bagwell. She married Clayton Alexander Bagwell, son of Henry Clay Harrison Bagwell and Emma Ophelia Blackstock, on 15 November 1927 at Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. Willie Dale Chapman died on 5 March 1949 in Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 55.¹ She was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

     Nina Clayton Bagwell was born on 7 February 1929 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Clayton Alexander Bagwell and Willie Dale Chapman. As of before 1959,her married name was Drewett. Nina Clayton Bagwell married (?) Drewett before 1959. As of 4 October 1959,her married name was Hardy. Nina Clayton Bagwell married Theodore L. Hardy on 4 October 1959 at San Diego, California. Nina Clayton Bagwell died on 24 January 1996 in Hockley, Harris County, Texas, at age 66.

     Mary Jane Mathews was born on 14 July 1885 in Alabama. She married Pinkston V. ("Pink") Bagwell, son of Private Curtis G. H. Bagwell and Martha Ann Stevens, before 1909. Mary Jane Mathews died on 28 November 1956 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 71. She was buried at Midland City Cemetery, Midland City, Dale County, Alabama.

     Clifton Curtis Bagwell was born on 7 January 1912 in Dale County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Pinkston V. ("Pink") Bagwell and Mary Jane Mathews. Clifton Curtis Bagwell married Mary E. (?) after 1930 at Jefferson County, Alabama. He served in the US Army during World War II. Clifton Curtis Bagwell died on 18 January 2000 at age 88.¹ He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

     Mary E. (?) was born on 29 December 1909.¹ She married Clifton Curtis Bagwell, son of Pinkston V. ("Pink") Bagwell and Mary Jane Mathews, after 1930 at Jefferson County, Alabama. As of 5 April 1946,her married name was Bagwell. Mary E. (?) died on 25 January 1996 at age 86.¹ She was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

     Lela Lucille Bagwell was born on 8 February 1909 in Midland City, Dale County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Pinkston V. ("Pink") Bagwell and Mary Jane Mathews. Lela Lucille Bagwell died on 2 July 1975 in Midland City, Dale County, Alabama, at age 66.

     Mary Bagwell is the daughter of Pinkston V. ("Pink") Bagwell and Mary Jane Mathews.

     William Lawley Baggett was born on 13 February 1939.¹ He married Barbara June Bagwell, daughter of John Daniel Bagwell Jr. and Helen Marjorie Wilkerson, after 1955. William Lawley Baggett died on 11 September 1985 at age 46.¹ He was buried at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Warrior, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

     Ina Dale Bagwell is the daughter of Clayton Alexander Bagwell and Willie Dale Chapman. Ina Dale Bagwell married Reid Mcentire Dickey on 22 February 1946 at Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Hazel Bernice Bagwell was born on 19 March 1921. She was the daughter of Clayton Alexander Bagwell and Eula Viola Ogletree. Hazel Bernice Bagwell married Jack Auston Glenn after 1940. Hazel Bernice Bagwell died on 25 January 1996 at age 74. She was buried at Trussville Cemetery, Trussville, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Jack Auston Glenn was born on 17 February 1917. He married Hazel Bernice Bagwell, daughter of Clayton Alexander Bagwell and Eula Viola Ogletree, after 1940. Jack Auston Glenn died on 27 May 1990 at age 73. He was buried at Trussville Cemetery, Trussville, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     (?) Burke married Betty Jean Bagwell, daughter of Louis Wilson Bagwell and Gertrude Johns, in May 1955.

     George Wiley Bagwell was born on 26 January 1866 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of James Wilson Bagwell and Ruth Caroline Kate Collins. George Wiley Bagwell married Ida M. Whitson in 1890. George Wiley Bagwell died on 16 August 1923 in Oakman, Walker County, Alabama, at age 57.¹ He was buried at Day Cemetery, Oakman, Walker County, Alabama.¹

     Ida M. Whitson was born on 11 September 1871 in Oakman, Walker County, Alabama.¹ She married George Wiley Bagwell, son of James Wilson Bagwell and Ruth Caroline Kate Collins, in 1890. Ida M. Whitson died on 29 January 1923 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 51.¹ She was buried at Day Cemetery, Oakman, Walker County, Alabama.¹

     Margaret Ann "Maggie' Bagwell was born in November 1872 in Dunns, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was the daughter of James Wilson Bagwell and Ruth Caroline Kate Collins. As of 1894,her married name was Shepard. Margaret Ann "Maggie' Bagwell married Thomas Franklin Shepard in 1894. Margaret Ann "Maggie' Bagwell died on 18 November 1944 in Coal Valley, Walker County, Alabama. She was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Jasper, Walker County, Alabama.