Tex Junior Blankenship
M, b. 8 December 1937, d. 16 May 2015
Tex Junior Blankenship was born on 8 December 1937 in Wewoka, Seminole County, Oklahoma.1 He married Jolene Joyce Bagwell, daughter of Morris Bert Bagwell and Violet May Fox, after 1957. Tex Junior Blankenship died on 16 May 2015 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, at age 77
Mr. Tex Blankenship, age 77, of Colorado City, died Saturday evening in an Abilene hospital.
As per his request, he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, May 20, 2015, in the First Baptist Church in Colorado City, with Dr. Jerry Shields officiating. Kiker-Seale Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Tex was born December 8, 1937 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Aaron and Viola Beatrice Adams Blankenship and had been a resident of Colorado City for the past 50 years. He married Jolene Bagwell on April 19, 1958 in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He worked for Atlantic Richfield Oil & Gas for 38 years as a pumper and roustabout. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Colorado City and a 38 year member of the Colorado City Volunteer Fire Dept.
He is survived by his wife Jolene Blankenship of Colorado City, a daughter; Leisa Dawson of Colorado City; a son Rod Blankenship of Cristoval; a brother, Alvis and wife, Beverly Blankenship of Lawn, Texas; 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Charles Blankenship and a grandson, Reno Martin.
The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.1
He was cremated at Colorado City Cemetery, Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas.1
Mr. Tex Blankenship, age 77, of Colorado City, died Saturday evening in an Abilene hospital.
As per his request, he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, May 20, 2015, in the First Baptist Church in Colorado City, with Dr. Jerry Shields officiating. Kiker-Seale Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Tex was born December 8, 1937 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Aaron and Viola Beatrice Adams Blankenship and had been a resident of Colorado City for the past 50 years. He married Jolene Bagwell on April 19, 1958 in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He worked for Atlantic Richfield Oil & Gas for 38 years as a pumper and roustabout. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Colorado City and a 38 year member of the Colorado City Volunteer Fire Dept.
He is survived by his wife Jolene Blankenship of Colorado City, a daughter; Leisa Dawson of Colorado City; a son Rod Blankenship of Cristoval; a brother, Alvis and wife, Beverly Blankenship of Lawn, Texas; 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Charles Blankenship and a grandson, Reno Martin.
The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.1
He was cremated at Colorado City Cemetery, Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas.1
Children of Tex Junior Blankenship and Jolene Joyce Bagwell
Citations
- [S5808] Tex Blankenship Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/170471677
Leisa Blankenship
F
Leisa Blankenship is the daughter of Tex Junior Blankenship and Jolene Joyce Bagwell. Leisa Blankenship married (?) Dawson after 1965.
Rodney Allen Blankenship
M
(?) Dawson
M
(?) Dawson married Leisa Blankenship, daughter of Tex Junior Blankenship and Jolene Joyce Bagwell, after 1965.
Mary E. (?)1
F
Mary E. (?) married Miles Edward Bagwell, son of Robert Lester Bagwell and Vallie Ivoris McCrow, after 1960.1
Citations
- [S5811] Sr Miles E. Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/154062420
Edmund Bagwell
M, b. September 1863
Edmund Bagwell was also known as Edward Bagwell. He was born in September 1863 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of George Bagwell and Jane (?) Edmund Bagwell married Eleanora "Nora" Tyler in 1895. Edmund Bagwell married Eleanor Tyler on 1 February 1906 at Accomack County, Virginia.
Children of Edmund Bagwell and Eleanora "Nora" Tyler
- John W. Bagwell b. May 1890
- Charlotte Bagwell b. Jan 1892
- George Leonard Bagwell+ b. 22 May 1897, d. 24 Jan 1956
Eleanor Tyler
F
Eleanor Tyler married Edmund Bagwell, son of George Bagwell and Jane (?), on 1 February 1906 at Accomack County, Virginia.
Spencer Bagwell
M, b. December 1869, d. 23 March 1941
Spencer Bagwell was born in December 1869 in Accomack County, Virginia.1 He was the son of Daniel Bagwell. Spencer Bagwell married Margie Savage on 2 March 1890 at Accomack County, Virginia.1 Spencer Bagwell and Margie Savage lived on 6 June 1900 in Lee, Accomack County, Virginia.1 Spencer Bagwell married Martha (?) after 1901. Spencer Bagwell died on 23 March 1941 in Daugherty, Accomack County, Virginia, at age 71. He was buried on 26 March 1941 at Accomack County, Virginia.
Children of Spencer Bagwell and Margie Savage
- Howard Thomas Bagwell2,1 b. 15 Jun 1890, d. 22 May 1932
- Herbert Bagwell+3,1 b. 25 Apr 1893, d. 12 Dec 1923
- Marnie V. Bagwell1 b. Jun 1895
- William Albert Bagwell b. 3 Jun 1905
- Lorenzo Bagwell
- Walter Leroy Bagwell4,5 b. 10 Oct 1908, d. 21 Dec 1957
Citations
- [S7253] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Census Place: Lee, Accomack, Virginia, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lee, Accomack, Virginia; Page: 04; Enumeration District: 0007, Date: June 6, 1900.
- [S7251] Howard Thomas Bagwell, Commwealth fo Virginia Certificate of Death: Howard Thomas Bagwell.
- [S7252] Herbert Bagwell, Commwealth fo Virginia Certificate of Death: Herbert Bagwell.
- [S7249] Walter Bagwell, Pennsylvania Death Certificate: Walter L Bagwell.
- [S7250] Accomack County, Virginia - October 30, 1940 Registration Location: Local Board No. 2, WW II Draft Registration Card: Walter LeRoy Bagwell, Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 28.
Howard Thomas Bagwell
M, b. 15 June 1890, d. 22 May 1932
Howard Thomas Bagwell was born on 15 June 1890 in Accomack County, Virginia.1,2 He was the son of Spencer Bagwell and Margie Savage.1,2 Howard Thomas Bagwell lived on 6 June 1900 in Lee, Accomack County, Virginia.2 He died on 22 May 1932 in Accomack County, Virginia, at age 41 crushed by a truck on the state highway.1 He was buried on 24 May 1932 at Accomack County, Virginia.
Citations
- [S7251] Howard Thomas Bagwell, Commwealth fo Virginia Certificate of Death: Howard Thomas Bagwell.
- [S7253] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Census Place: Lee, Accomack, Virginia, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lee, Accomack, Virginia; Page: 04; Enumeration District: 0007, Date: June 6, 1900.
Herbert Bagwell
M, b. 25 April 1893, d. 12 December 1923
Herbert Bagwell was born on 25 April 1893 in Accomack County, Virginia.1,2 He was the son of Spencer Bagwell and Margie Savage.1,2 Herbert Bagwell lived on 6 June 1900 in Lee, Accomack County, Virginia.2 He married Laura Kellam on 11 February 1912 at Accomack County, Virginia. Herbert Bagwell and Laura Kellam were divorced on 16 June 1921 at Accomack County, Virginia. Herbert Bagwell died on 12 December 1923 in Lee, Accomack County, Virginia, at age 30.1 He was buried on 13 December 1923 at Family Cemetery, near Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia.1
Children of Herbert Bagwell and Laura Kellam
- Herbert Edward Bagwell b. 28 Jul 1912, d. 19 Nov 1999
- Marnie V. Bagwell
Citations
- [S7252] Herbert Bagwell, Commwealth fo Virginia Certificate of Death: Herbert Bagwell.
- [S7253] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Census Place: Lee, Accomack, Virginia, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lee, Accomack, Virginia; Page: 04; Enumeration District: 0007, Date: June 6, 1900.
Laura Kellam
F, b. April 1895, d. 9 January 1968
Laura Kellam was born in April 1895 in Accomack County, Virginia. As of 11 February 1912,her married name was Bagwell. She married Herbert Bagwell, son of Spencer Bagwell and Margie Savage, on 11 February 1912 at Accomack County, Virginia. Laura Kellam and Herbert Bagwell were divorced on 16 June 1921 at Accomack County, Virginia. Laura Kellam died on 9 January 1968 in University of Pennsylvania - Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvannia, at age 72. She was buried on 14 January 1968 at Accomack County, Virginia.
Children of Laura Kellam and Herbert Bagwell
- Herbert Edward Bagwell b. 28 Jul 1912, d. 19 Nov 1999
- Marnie V. Bagwell
Herbert Edward Bagwell
M, b. 28 July 1912, d. 19 November 1999

Marnie V. Bagwell
F, b. June 1895
Marnie V. Bagwell was born in June 1895 in Virginia.1 She was the daughter of Spencer Bagwell and Margie Savage.1 Marnie V. Bagwell lived on 6 June 1900 in Lee, Accomack County, Virginia.
Citations
- [S7253] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Census Place: Lee, Accomack, Virginia, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lee, Accomack, Virginia; Page: 04; Enumeration District: 0007, Date: June 6, 1900.
Hester Hutson
F, b. 1906
Hester Hutson was born in 1906 in Accomack County, Virginia. As of 23 November 1924,her married name was Bagwell. She married Walter Leroy Bagwell, son of Spencer Bagwell and Margie Savage, on 23 November 1924 at Accomack County, Virginia.
John W. Bagwell
M, b. 1700, d. 26 February 1738
John W. Bagwell was born in 1700 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of Thomas Bagwell II and Elizabeth Eyre. John W. Bagwell married Elizabeth Wharton before 1729. John W. Bagwell died on 26 February 1738 in Accomack County, Virginia.
Child of John W. Bagwell and Elizabeth Wharton
- John Bagwell+ b. 1729, d. 1766
Elizabeth Wharton
F, b. 1698, d. 1748
Elizabeth Wharton was born in 1698. As of before 1729,her married name was Bagwell. She married John W. Bagwell, son of Thomas Bagwell II and Elizabeth Eyre, before 1729. Elizabeth Wharton died in 1748.
Child of Elizabeth Wharton and John W. Bagwell
- John Bagwell+ b. 1729, d. 1766
John Bagwell
M, b. 1729, d. 1766
John Bagwell was born in 1729 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of John W. Bagwell and Elizabeth Wharton. John Bagwell married Elizabeth Spencer before 1759. John Bagwell died in 1766 in Sussex County, Virginia.
Child of John Bagwell and Elizabeth Spencer
- Sarah Bagwell b. 1 Jun 1759, d. 1 Jun 1844
Elizabeth Spencer
F
Child of Elizabeth Spencer and John Bagwell
- Sarah Bagwell b. 1 Jun 1759, d. 1 Jun 1844
Sarah Bagwell
F, b. 1 June 1759, d. 1 June 1844
Sarah Bagwell was born on 1 June 1759 in Sussex County, Delaware. She was the daughter of John Bagwell and Elizabeth Spencer. As of before 1795,her married name was Nutter. Sarah Bagwell married Thomas Eccleston Nutter before 1795. Sarah Bagwell died on 1 June 1844 in Fayette, Fayette County, Kentucky, at age 85.
Thomas Eccleston Nutter
M, b. 25 May 1760, d. 18 October 1835
Thomas Eccleston Nutter was born on 25 May 1760 in Sussex County, Delaware. He married Sarah Bagwell, daughter of John Bagwell and Elizabeth Spencer, before 1795. Thomas Eccleston Nutter died on 18 October 1835 at age 75.
Ephraim Bagwell
M, b. circa 1833
Ephraim Bagwell was born circa 1833 in Accomack County, Virginia. He married Ann Phillips before 1859.
Children of Ephraim Bagwell and Ann Phillips
- Catherine Kate Bagwell1 b. Mar 1859, d. 18 Feb 1923
- Thomas Bagwell b. c 1860, d. 20 Oct 1894
- Cornelius Bagwell b. c 1862
- Lucille "Lucy" Bagwell b. c 1864, d. 13 Feb 1944
- Ephraim Bagwell Jr.+ b. Apr 1864
- George S. Phillips Bagwell b. c 1868
- James Newton Bagwell b. c 1872
- Samuel H. Bagwell+ b. Jan 1872
- Edward Bagwell+ b. 1874
- Louis Phillips Bagwell b. c 1878
- Malinda Bagwell b. Feb 1880
Citations
- [S6897] Catherine Drummond, Certificate of Death: Catherine Drummond.
Ann Phillips
F, b. circa 1840
Ann Phillips was born circa 1840 in Accomack County, Virginia. As of before 1859,her married name was Bagwell. She married Ephraim Bagwell before 1859. As of 1880, Ann Phillips was also known as Ann Phillips.
Children of Ann Phillips and Ephraim Bagwell
- Catherine Kate Bagwell1 b. Mar 1859, d. 18 Feb 1923
- Thomas Bagwell b. c 1860, d. 20 Oct 1894
- Cornelius Bagwell b. c 1862
- Lucille "Lucy" Bagwell b. c 1864, d. 13 Feb 1944
- Ephraim Bagwell Jr.+ b. Apr 1864
- George S. Phillips Bagwell b. c 1868
- James Newton Bagwell b. c 1872
- Samuel H. Bagwell+ b. Jan 1872
- Edward Bagwell+ b. 1874
- Louis Phillips Bagwell b. c 1878
- Malinda Bagwell b. Feb 1880
Citations
- [S6897] Catherine Drummond, Certificate of Death: Catherine Drummond.
Catherine Kate Bagwell
F, b. March 1859, d. 18 February 1923
Catherine Kate Bagwell was born in March 1859 in Accomack County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Ephraim Bagwell and Ann Phillips.1 As of 26 November 1876,her married name was Conquest. Catherine Kate Bagwell married Edward Conquest on 26 November 1876 at Savageville, Virginia. As of 4 January 1891,her married name was Drummond. Catherine Kate Bagwell married Wilson Drummond on 4 January 1891 at Savageville, Accomack County, Virginia.1 Catherine Kate Bagwell died on 18 February 1923 in Accomack County, Virginia, at age 63 of bilateral pneumonia.1 She was buried on 20 February 1923 at Savageville Cemetery, Accomack County, Virginia.1
Citations
- [S6897] Catherine Drummond, Certificate of Death: Catherine Drummond.
Edward Conquest
M, b. circa 1853
Edward Conquest was born circa 1853 in Accomack County, Virginia. He married Catherine Kate Bagwell, daughter of Ephraim Bagwell and Ann Phillips, on 26 November 1876 at Savageville, Virginia.
Thomas Bagwell
M, b. circa 1860, d. 20 October 1894
Thomas Bagwell was born circa 1860 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of Ephraim Bagwell and Ann Phillips. As of 1880, Thomas Bagwell was also known as Thomas Phillips. He died on 20 October 1894 in Accomack County, Virginia.
Cornelius Bagwell
M, b. circa 1862
Cornelius Bagwell was born circa 1862 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of Ephraim Bagwell and Ann Phillips.
Ephraim Bagwell Jr.
M, b. April 1864
Ephraim Bagwell Jr. was also known as Ephraim Bagwell. He was born in April 1864 in Accomack County, Virginia.1 He was the son of Ephraim Bagwell and Ann Phillips. Ephraim Bagwell Jr. married Lucy Henderson before 1879. As of 1880, Ephraim Bagwell Jr. was also known as Ephraim Phillips. He married Cordie Boggs on 24 May 1891 at Savageville, Virginia.1 Ephraim Bagwell Jr. and Cordie Boggs lived on 5 June 1900 in Pungoteague, Accomack County, Virginia.1
Child of Ephraim Bagwell Jr.
- Eddie Bagwell b. 1878, d. 7 Feb 1942
Child of Ephraim Bagwell Jr. and Lucy Henderson
- Vernon Hampton Bagwell+ b. 15 Mar 1881, d. 10 Dec 1964
Children of Ephraim Bagwell Jr. and Cordie Boggs
- William John Bagwell+1 b. Feb 1887
- Charles H. Bagwell1 b. Aug 1897
- Elijah Bagwell1 b. Oct 1899
Citations
- [S6717] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Census Place: Pungoteagure District, Accomack, Virginia, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pungoteagure District, Accomack, Virginia; Page: 032; Enumeration District: 120; Supervisor District No. 1, Sheet No. 3, Date: June 5, 1900.
Cordie Boggs
F, b. February 1875, d. before 1910
Cordie Boggs was born in February 1875 in Accomack County, Virginia.1 As of 24 May 1891,her married name was Bagwell. She married Ephraim Bagwell Jr., son of Ephraim Bagwell and Ann Phillips, on 24 May 1891 at Savageville, Virginia.1 Cordie Boggs and Ephraim Bagwell Jr. lived on 5 June 1900 in Pungoteague, Accomack County, Virginia.1 Cordie Boggs died before 1910 in Accomack County, Virginia.
Children of Cordie Boggs and Ephraim Bagwell Jr.
- William John Bagwell+ b. Feb 1887
- Charles H. Bagwell b. Aug 1897
- Elijah Bagwell b. Oct 1899
Citations
- [S6717] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Census Place: Pungoteagure District, Accomack, Virginia, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pungoteagure District, Accomack, Virginia; Page: 032; Enumeration District: 120; Supervisor District No. 1, Sheet No. 3, Date: June 5, 1900.