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     Eunice Bigelow was born on 14 September 1760 at Acton, Middlesex County, MA, USA. She was the daughter of John Bigelow and Grace Allen.

     Josephine Renz was born on 13 January 1901 at KS, USA.¹ She married Alan Walter MacFarlane, son of Walter Rodney MacFarlane and Blanche N. Hotchkin, in 1925 at WA, USA. According to 1930 census, he was 25 and she 24 at marriage.. Josephine Renz died on 6 March 1992 at Seattle, King County, WA, USA, at age 91.¹ She was buried at Lake View Cemetery, at Seattle, King County, WA, USA.

     Alan Walter MacFarlane Jr. was born on 15 February 1929 at WA, USA. He was the son of Alan Walter MacFarlane and Josephine Renz. Alan Walter MacFarlane Jr. died on 23 May 2016 at Seattle, King County, WA, USA, at age 87. He was buried at Lake View Cemetery, at Seattle, King County, WA, USA.

     Dale E. Schafer was born on 29 January 1907 at IA, USA.¹ He married Marian L. Hotchkin, daughter of Albert Lawrence Hotchkin and Frances M. Wetzel, on 8 March 1946. The Waterloo Daily Courier says that Marian is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A. L. Hotchkin of Mason City and she was married on Friday to Dale Schafer of Iowa Falls at her parent home. She was a former teacher in the schools of Eldora, IA and had been recently teaching in Davenport, IA..² Dale E. Schafer died on 12 October 1992 at Eldora, Hardin County, IA, USA, at age 85.¹

     Laurence Donald Fields was born on 19 March 1953 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA, USA.¹ He was the son of Ronsia Woodrow Fields and Marjorie Hazel MacLean. Laurence Donald Fields died on 9 August 1996 at Redwood City, San Mateo County, CA, USA, at age 43. San Mateo County Times, Tuesday, August 13, 1996
Laurence D. Fields
Passed away August 9, 1996, at the age of 43. A native of San Francisco, he was the beloved son of Ron Fields of Redwood City, and the late Marjorie Fields, who passed away May 29, 1996. A lifetime resident of Redwood City, Larry was a 1972 graduate of Sequoia High School and attended Columbia Community College in Twain Harte. He loved to coach Pop Warner football in San Carlos, and was a self-indoctrinated paramedical, often coming to the aid of those in need and volunteered his time whenever he could. He was a member of the Woodside Road Methodist Church.
Along with his father he is survived by his loving sister and brother-in-law, Janet and David Hotchkin of Pasadena; and was the adored uncle of Johathan and Carolyn Hotchkin of Pasadena.
Those who wish to remember Larry may make contributions in his name to Bethany Christain Services, 9928 Flower Street, Bellflower, CA 90706, or to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940. A private family service will be held..² He was buried at Skylawn Memorial Cemetery, at San Mateo, San Mateo County, CA, USA.

     Floyd Nathaniel Fields was born on 12 July 1880 at VA, USA. 1900 census of Grundy, Buchanan, Va gives birth Oct 1885, age 14, living with grandmother Susan Ratliff, born 1829 in VA. The 12 jul 1880 date comes from Chris Moorehouse. He married Ida Virginia Sexson on 8 November 1906 at Castlewood, Russell County, VA, USA. Marriage Book #2, Page 147, Line 168
Floyd W. Fields of Scott Co., Virginia and Ida V. Sexson of Russell Co., Virginia were married at the home of the bride on November 8, 1906. Marriage preformed by the Reverend Elbert Isaacs of Castlewood, Virginia. According to the Index, Russell county 1853 - 1953 Index, shows where, when and by whom they were married. This page stated that the groom was born in Scott County, 26 years of age, a farmer and was widowed. His parents were Wesley and Martha Fields. The bride was born in Russell Co., 16 years of age and the daughter of WM and Lou Sexton.. Floyd Nathaniel Fields appeared on the census of 1930 at Kingsport, Dickenson County, VA, USA. The census lists the family as: Floyd Fields, 38, married at 19, born VA, parents born VA, warper in cotton mills; wife Ida, 38, married at 16, born VA, parents born VA; son Ernest, 22, born VA; dau Rita, 20, born VA; dau Myrtle, 18, born VA; son Alden, 16, born VA; son Lestor, 13, born VA; son Ronsia, 11, born VA.. He died on 8 February 1940 at Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN, USA, at age 59. Obituary: Kingsport Times, Kingsport, Tennessee, Friday, February 9, 1940
Floyd N. Fields
Funeral services for Floyd N, Fields, 54, well known Kingsport coal dealer who died here yesterday at his home, 1138 Cherry Street, will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Maple Street Methodist church with the Rev. E. L. McConnell and the Rev. R. A. Dingus in charge. Burial will be in the city cemetery.
He is survived by his wife; four sons, Alden and Leston Fields, Kingsport; R. W. Fields, a student at Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate; Ernest W. Fields, New York; two daughters, Mrs Garfield Bevins and Mrs. Glen Moorehouse, Kingsport; two brothers, W. H, and Jim Fields, Virginia; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Mullins, Dickenson County, Virginia; and Mrs. Emily Vanderpool, Castlewood.
Mr. Fields and his family came to Kingsport from Castlewood, Virginia 10 years ago. He has been a coal dealer here for the past eight years.
Active in church work, he was a steward in the Maple Street Methodist church until he resigned because of ill health.
Active pall bearers will be O. B. Reece, W. J. Mercer, B. O. Brown, D. D. Depew, T. C. Bridwell, J. C. Lane.
Honorary pall bearers are Clyde Walker, Roy Bridwell, Hiram Hughes, W. R. Testerman, Bob Taylor, Faustine White, Bob Dean, Holiday Smith. C. T. Smith, McKinley Jones, A. H. Henry, Mr. Pursley, James Egan, S. G. Milhorn. O. S. Byers, E. E. Skeens, Charlie Feagins, A. F. Cox, John Rosenbaum, Jack Bright, L. J. Riggs, Dr. E. W. Tipton, Hubert Case, Clarence Stump, L. J. Jamison, Frank Owenby, Bill Gragg, Charlie Gragg, Orbin Stapleton, Herman Anderson, Herman Grills, C. W. Bondurant.
Flower bearers will be members of the missionary society of Maple Street Methodist church.
. He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, at Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN, USA.

     Ida Virginia Sexson was born on 16 June 1890 at Russell County, VA, USA. She married Floyd Nathaniel Fields on 8 November 1906 at Castlewood, Russell County, VA, USA. Marriage Book #2, Page 147, Line 168
Floyd W. Fields of Scott Co., Virginia and Ida V. Sexson of Russell Co., Virginia were married at the home of the bride on November 8, 1906. Marriage preformed by the Reverend Elbert Isaacs of Castlewood, Virginia. According to the Index, Russell county 1853 - 1953 Index, shows where, when and by whom they were married. This page stated that the groom was born in Scott County, 26 years of age, a farmer and was widowed. His parents were Wesley and Martha Fields. The bride was born in Russell Co., 16 years of age and the daughter of WM and Lou Sexton.. Ida Virginia Sexson married W. B. Hart on 8 March 1944. Ida Virginia Sexson left a will in 1957 at St Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL, USA. Last Will and Testament of Ida Virginia (Fields) Hart

     I, Ida V. Hart (Ida V. Fields), legal address 1138 Cherry St., Kingsport, Tennessee, do hereby make, publish and declare this my last Will and Testament. In the manner and form following,
I bequeath my property at 1244 E. Sullivan and 1138 Cherry Streets at my death to my 5 children, namely, Ernest W, Fields, Retha Bevins, Myrtle Moorehouse, Alden Fields, and R. W. Fields, said property is to be rented after my death until all bills are paid including my burial expenses. Also 60 dollars I owe Della Edwards, borrowed money. Then same property can be sold and equally divided among my 5 children. All children must be agreeable, and agree on a reasonable price for said property. If one son, or daughter rents or looks after said property, he or she is to have a per cent, not less than 5 per cent, for car and other expenses to look after said property. The household goods are to be divided as follows: My bookcase and all my good books I want to give to Mafair Methodist Church, said books are to be marked, presented by Mrs. W. L. Hart and dated. The cedar chest and my rings are to go to Retha. The wedding ring quilt to go to Freddie Fields. The 9 diamond quilt to go to Gwenda Sue Moorehouse, the one with the blue lining is to go to R. W's baby, Larry Fields. The other new quilt to go to Lois's baby, Christine Endris. One new blanket to go to Gene Bevins. The other blanket in chest to go to Darlene's baby. My rocker, if still good, to go to Janice Fields and also my bible. My Roger's silverware to go to Claudine Fields, all my good dishes to go to Myrtle Moorehouse. All linens and my other quilts and blankets to be divided between Retha and Myrtle. Also any of my clothes they can use. The rest of my furniture any one can have that can use it, or sell same. Please love one another my children, be kind and generous with each other, please no hard feelings in the dividing of said property and may God bless, strengthen and keep you for Him until we meet again.
     Earnest E. Fields is to Executor of this will.

May 28, 1957
To whom it may concern. I am writing this my Last Will. To make a few changes in my 1st Will. I want my son Ernest W. Fields to be the Lawyer and see that everything is correct and in harmony. My sister Ella Dingus is to have all the furniture and linen that is at her house except the books and bookcase is to go to Mafair Church. If there is any books that my sister Ella Dingus wants she is to keep same. Myrtle is to keep dishes and my other things she has if she wants them. The cedar chest is to go to Retha. If there is any thing at your house you want Bonnie you keep it. If I don't get back alive from visiting my son and family, Ernest W. Fields. I want Hazel and Annett and Leonard to have the furniture they have and what ever in the way of property, notes, or money there is at my death after any bills or funeral expenses are paid. Some . . . .The rest of this hand written will is yet to be found. She died on 27 May 1970 at Bay Front Medical Center, St Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL, USA, at age 79. Obituary: Kingsport Times, Kingsport, Tennessee, Thursday, May 28, 1970
Mrs. Virginia Hart
Mrs Virginia Hart, 79, of St. Petersburg, Florida died Wednesday night in the Bay Front Medical Center in St. Petersburg. She had been in very good health until nearly three weeks ago when she suffered a stroke.
Born in Russell County, Virginia, Mrs. Hart lived in Castlewood, Virginia for several years and then moved to Kingsport in 1928. Her first husband, Floyd N. Fields, died in 1940. Mrs. Hart moved to St. Petersburg about 20 years ago.
While in Kingsport she was a member of the Mafair United Methodist Church and in Florida she was an active member in the Christ United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. R. C. (Retha) Bevins of Cedar Lake, Indiana, Mrs. Glen (Myrtle) Moorehouse of Kingsport, three sons, Ernest W. Fields of New Vernon, New Jersey, Alden H. Fields of Kingsport, R. W. Fields of San Francisco, California; two sisters, Mrs. Etta Salyer of Castlewood, Virginia and Mrs. Ella Dingus of Kingsport; three stepchildren of Nashville; 13 grandchildren and 118 great-grandchildren.
The body will be returned to Kingsport and funeral arrangements will be announced later. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is in charge.

Funeral Notice: Kingsport Times, Kingsport, Tennessee, Friday, May 29, 1070
Hart, Mrs. Virginia Fields
Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia Fields Hart will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Mafair Methodist Church with the Rev. Ben B. St. Clair officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening. She was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, at Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN, USA.

     Leston Boyd Fields was born on 5 January 1917 at VA, USA.¹ He was the son of Floyd Nathaniel Fields and Ida Virginia Sexson. Leston Boyd Fields married Cedella (Della) Isbel Jessee on 1 February 1939 at Gate City, Scott County, VA, USA. Scott County, VA Marriage Book 6, Pg 22, Line 26.. Leston Boyd Fields died on 18 November 1944 at Maryville, Blount County, TN, USA, at age 27. Funeral services for Leston B. Fields, 28, who was instantly killed in a traffic accident Saturday at about 8 P. M. near Maryville on the Maryville-Knoxville highway, will be held Tuesday at 11 A. M. at the Maple Street Methodist Church.
Fields, a former resident of Kingsport, was killed and four others were injured when the car in which he was riding collided with a truck. The car was driven by Clay Lambert believed to be of Maryville.
The truck was occupied by three people, Edmond Guy Cable, his father, Ernest Cable and brother Charlie Cable, of Blount County, all of whom together with the car driver, were injured.
The car and truck were badly damaged, impact of the crash tearing off the truck bed and the motors of both vehicles were smashed back to the steering wheels.
Fields lived in Kingsport 15 years, coming here with his parents from Castlewood, Va. He moved to Kingston, Tenn., several months ago where he was employed by the J. A. Jones Construction Co.     
He was an active member of the Maple Street Methodist Church of Kingsport.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Della Jesse Fields, of Kingston, his mother, Mrs. W. L. Hart of Knoxville, two sisters, Mrs. Garfield Bevins of Kingsport, and Mrs. Glen Moorehouse of Knoxville, and three brothers, Ernest W. fields of New York City, Alden H. Fields of Kingsport, and Lt. R. W. Fields of U. S. Army.
The Rev. Luther Sexson, the Rev. R. A. Dingus of Dante, Va. and the Rev. E. L. McConnell, church pastor, will be in charge of funeral services. Burial will be in City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Holiday Smith, James Riggs, Gus Clemens, Carson Gilliam, Howard Williams, and D. Ketron.
The body will be removed Monday from the Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home to the home of his brother, Alden Fields, 1141 Bristol Highway.
Active pallbearers will be Holiday Smith, James Riggs, Gus Clemens, Carson Gilliam, Howard Williams and Dee Ketron.. He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, at Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN, USA.

     Alden Hugo Fields was born on 24 May 1913 at Scott County, VA, USA. He was the son of Floyd Nathaniel Fields and Ida Virginia Sexson. Alden Hugo Fields married Bonnie Hazel Kinsler on 18 February 1932 at Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN, USA. Alden Hugo Fields married Florence Rowland after 1965. Alden Hugo Fields died on 19 April 1987 at Gautier, Jackson County, MS, USA, at age 73. He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, at Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN, USA.

     Ernest Woodrow Fields was born on 26 August 1907 at Bear Wallow Hollow, Scott County, VA, USA.¹ He was the son of Floyd Nathaniel Fields and Ida Virginia Sexson. Ernest Woodrow Fields married Muriel Grace Warner on 15 May 1937 at Yonkers, Westchester County, NY, USA. Ernest Woodrow Fields married Maxine Vallier Rabe on 12 July 1969 at New York City, New York County, NY, USA. Married at the First Presbyterian Church, New York City.. Ernest Woodrow Fields died on 22 January 1999 at Morristown, Morris County, NJ, USA, at age 91. The following appeared in the Congregational newsletter, dated April 13, 1994
We would like to introduce a new member who Joined Stanley Church recently:
Ernest Fields, 71 Overlook Rd., Morristown, 538-3970
Ernest was born in 1907 on a farm in Bear Waller Hollow, VA. He graduated from Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN before moving to NYC in 1930. He was employed for the next 43 years by Chubb & Sons, Inc. During that time he lived in Chatham. Now retired, he enjoys golf, bridge and traveling. He is very active as a Trustee of his Tennessee university. He is married and has one son and two grandsons.

A special tribute to Ernest Fields
LMU Says Good-By to A Good Friend, The Amazing Ernie Fields
Jerry Bishop, President of Lincoln Memorial University, and his wife Linda attended the memorial service for Ernie Fields on February 1, 1999 at the Stanley Congregational Church in Chatham, New Jersey.
They were joined buy former LMU Presidents Gary Burchett and Martin Peters, and Vice President and Dean of Faculty, John Irvine. Gary delivered a superb tribute to Ernie during the service. Ernie's son, Fred Fields, in a wonderful summary of his father's life, gave a sentimental, moving, loving and factual account of The Amazing Ernie Fields.
The church was filled with Ernie's family and friends and the service was wonderful. Afterwards Maxine Fields graciously hosted family and friends at the Fields' home in Morristown, New Jersey.
While it was a sad journey for the Tennessee contingent, it was also to celebrate the life of a dedicated and loyal friend and a wonderful human being - -Ernest W. Fields.

Ernie Fields loved his alma mater, Lincoln Memorial University. He served on its Board of Trustees for many years and was tireless in his efforts to raise funds for the University. He was particularly interested in LMU's school of nursing. He was the driving force for a new facility for the school. Ernie really was the Amazing Ernie Fields.

Daily Record, Morristown, New Jersey, Wednesday, January 27, 1999.
ERNEST W. FIELDS, 91, CHUBB VICE PRESIDENT
MORRISTOWN -- Ernest W. Fields died Friday at the Rehabilitation Institute of Morristown after a long illness following a car accident in October. He was 91.
Born in Scott County, Va., he lived in Chatham for 20 years before moving to Morristown 28 years ago.
He attended high school in Castlewood, Va., and graduated from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tenn. He later received his LLB degree from New York University.
Mr. Fields was a vice president at Chubb and Son, where he worked in the company's Fidelity and Surety Loss Department for 42 years. He ran the department from 1944 to 1972.
He was a member of the International Association of Insurance Counsel and served on the executive committee of the Casualty and Surety Club of New Jersey. He also belonged to the Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit.
Mr. Fields was elected to Lincoln Memorial's board of trustees and oversaw the financing and construction of the Schenck Center of Health Services.
Survivors include his wife Maxine; a son, Frederick of San Francisco; a brother, Ronsia of Cupertino, Calif; a stepson, Stephen Smythe of Cincinnati; a stepdaughter, Susan Schreiber of New Jersey; two grandsons; four step-grandsons and one step-great grandson.
Arrangements are by Wm. A. Bradley and Son Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Chatham.¹ He was buried at Fairmount Cemetery, at Chatham, Morris County, NJ, USA.

     He attended high school in Castlewood, VA and graduated form Lincoln Memorial Iniversity of Harrogate, TN. He lated received his LLB from New York University. He was a Vice President of Chubb and Son where he worked in Fidelity and Surety Loss Department for 42 years.

     Retha Leota Fields was born on 21 June 1909 at Bear Wallow Hollow, Scott County, VA, USA. She was the daughter of Floyd Nathaniel Fields and Ida Virginia Sexson. Retha Leota Fields married Garfield Cavada Bevins on 1 March 1931 at Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN, USA. Retha Leota Fields left a will in 1994 at LaPorte, LaPorte County, IN, USA. Last Will and Testament of Retha L. Bevins
I, Retha L. Bevins, 6774 East 200th Street, Mill Creek, Indiana, do hereby make, publish and declare this My Last Will and Testament in the manner and form following, hereby cancelling and revoking any and all prior wills or codicils thereto.
ARTICLE 1. After payment of my lawful debts and after funeral and testamentary charges are paid, I give, devise and bequeath all of my property personal and real, of whatever nature and where ever situated as follows:
1. If my beloved husband, Garfield, shall survive me than I give all of my property to him.
2. If my husband shall not survive me then I give all of my property as follows:
3. All of my personal possessions which are listed on the paper attached to this will which as been signed by me and is designated as exhibit No. 1, I give to the five persons listed on such exhibit the articles listed thereon as intended for them. Those five persons listed on the attached exhibit are my beloved children whom I love and have enjoyed all these long and wonderful years.
4. All the rest and remainder of my property both personal and real I give, devise and bequeath in equal shares to my five children, James Bevins, Gene Bevins, Ernest Bevins, Lois E. Endris and Darlene Endris.
5. I hereby make, constitute and appoint my son James Floyd Bevins to be the Executor of this will and direct that no bond shall be required.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 10th day of February, 1994. Signed by Retha Bevins.
Witnesses: Georgia Danders, nancy L, Bevins, James F. Bevins
The following was stapled to the above will.
"To be attached to my will as referred to therein."
For James Floyd Bevins to become executor of Garfield Bevins and Retha Leota Bevins assets and material belongings.

In the event one passes away before the other - all belongings shall go to the spouse.

In the event of the death of the surviving spouses, the following items were specifically set aside for their surviving children.
Lois Edna Endris 2890 Flickner Lane S.E., Corydin, Indiana 47112
1. Mom's (Retha's) - Family Bible
2. Mamaw Fields - old mantel clock
3. Mamaw and Papaw Fields - oval picture & frame
Darlene Celia Endris 13710 Birch Street, Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303
1. Mother's (Retha's) - current wedding rings (Ida's set)
2. Mom & Dads - TV and ship clock
James Floyd Bevins 3774 E. 200 S., Mill Creek, Indiana 46365
1. Papaw Bevins - old mantel clock
2. Fannie Bevins - cedar chest
3. 50th anniversary quilt & pillow case
4. Papaw Bevins - retirement watch
5. Mom's (Retha's) - treadle sewing machine
6. Mom's (Retha's) - Kenmore electric sewing machine
7. Dad's (Garfield) - original wedding ring
Ernest Keys Bevins 3120 Wolfe Road, Clearwater, Florida 34619
1. Mamaw Fields - cedar chest
2. Mom & Dads (Retha and Garfield's) - blonde hutch
3. Mom & Dads (Retha and Garfield ') - Small folding table with drawer
Gene Garfield Bevins 13711 Birch Street, Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303
1. Mom's (Retha's_ - wedding ring
2. Mamaw & Papaw's - desk

All other belongings to be divided between these five children and their offspring as desired. Agreed upon this day, January 22, 1994, by all children named above.
Signed by: Garfield Bevins and Retha L. Bevins and Witnessed by James F. Bevins. She died on 9 April 1996 at LaPorte, LaPorte County, IN, at age 86. Obituary: Cedar Lake Journal - Tuesday, April 16, 1996
Retha Leota (Fields) Bevins
Retha Leota (nee Fields) Bevins, age 86, of LaPorte, formerly of Cedar Lake, passed away Tues., April 9, 1996, at Fountain View Nursing Home in LaPorte. She is survived by: two daughters, Lois (Chuck) Endris of Corydon and Darlene (Everett) Endris of Cedar Lake; three sons, James (Nancy) Bevins of LaPorte, Ernest Bevins of Clearwater, Fla., and Gene (Jeanie) Bevins of Cedar Lake; two brothers, Ernest Fields of Morristown, N.J., and Ronsia Fields of Redwood City, Calif; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Garfield Bevins; one son, Dwight David; her parents, Floyd and Virginia Fields; two brothers, Alden and Leston, and one sister, Myrtle. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. April. 12 at Eller Brady Funeral Home in Cedar Lake, with Rev. Kevin Gardner officiating. Interment followed at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville. Visitation was held from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. April. 11 at the funeral home. Retha Fields was born in Bear Holler, Scott County, Va. She lived in Cedar Lake for 27 years, and was a member of the North Dunedin Baptist Church in Dunedin, Fla. She worked at the Willowdale Nursing Home in Crown Point from 1958 to 1973, and at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Crown Point from 1973 to 1975.. She was buried at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, at Schererville, Lake County, IN, USA.

     Retha worked at the Rothchilds in Hammond, Indiana as a seamstress in 1958. She then worked as a nurses aid at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Crown Point, Indiana (1973 - 1975). She also was a home hairdresser and a seamstress for her family and friends.
Garfield and Retha had six children, 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

On Saturday, the 22th of August Retha and Garfield renewed their vows, the invitation read as follows.
In Honor of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs. Garfield Bevins, their children and grandchildren request the pleasure of your company on Saturday, the twenty-second of August 1981 at seven o'clock in the evening First Baptist Church Cedar Lake, Indiana. If you are unable to attend we ask your presence in thoughts and prayer.

Out of town Family included: Myrtle (sister of Retha) and Glen Moorehouse, Cris and Theona Moorehouse, son and daughter-in-law of Myrtle Fields Moorehouse, and Alden (brother of Retha) and Florence Fields attended from Kingsport, Tennessee.

     Myrtle Ledana Fields was born on 27 May 1911 at Bear Wallow Hollow, Scott County, VA, USA. She was the daughter of Floyd Nathaniel Fields and Ida Virginia Sexson. Myrtle Ledana Fields married Glen William Moorehouse on 17 October 1931 at Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN, USA. Myrtle Ledana Fields died on 21 July 1993 at Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN, at age 82. Obituary: Kingsport Times-News, Kingsport, Tennessee, Thursday, July 22, 1993

Myrtle Moorehouse
Myrtle Fields Moorehouse, 83, 100 Netherland Inn lane, Kingsport, died Wednesday (July 21, 1993) in Asbury Center at Baysmont after an extended illness.
Born in Russell County, Virginia, she was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church and the U.M.W. She was past worthy matron at the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 198.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Ida Fields and two brothers, Leston and Alden Fields.
Surviving are her husband, Glen Moorehouse of the home, one daughter,Sue Moorehouse Cumbow, Piney Flats, Two sons, Cris Moorehouse, Kingsport, and Glen Evan Moorehouse of Atlanta, GA; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one sister, Retha Bevins, Cedar Lake, IN; two brothers R.W. Fields, Redwood City, CA and Ernest Fields, Morristown, New Jersey; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 7 to 9 PM Friday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home.
Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Broad Street United Methodist Church with Dr. Toombs Kay officiating.. She was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, at Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN, USA.

     Charles C. Allen was born on 10 May 1908 at Calhoun County, MI, USA.¹ He was the son of James Clement Allen and Emma Leah Mellor. Charles C. Allen died on 27 June 1977 at Battle Creek, Calhoun County, MI, USA, at age 69.¹ He was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, at Battle Creek, Calhoun County, MI, USA.

     Denel J. Allen was born in 1904 at MI, USA. He was the son of James Clement Allen and Emma Leah Mellor.

     Lora Boyd Allen was born in 1903 at MI, USA. She was the daughter of James Clement Allen and Emma Leah Mellor.

     Charles John Mellor was born in April 1853 at Sweden. He married Florence Leah Patchin in 1880 at MI, USA. At 1900 census they said that they had been married 20 years.. Charles John Mellor appeared on the census of 1900 at Tekonsha, Calhoun County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: Charles Mellor ( Note difference in name spelling), Apr 1853, sweden, parents born sweden; wife Florence, mar 1857, married 20 years, born MI, parents born NY; dau Emma L, May 1881, born MI.. He died on 14 September 1913 at Tekonsha, Calhoun County, MI, at age 60.¹

     Florence Leah Patchin was born in March 1857 at Calhoun County, MI, USA. She married Charles John Mellor in 1880 at MI, USA. At 1900 census they said that they had been married 20 years.. Florence Leah Patchin died on 2 November 1928 at Calhoun County, MI, at age 71.

     Thomas A. Keeler was born in 1868 at NY, USA. Age 1 at the 1870 census. He was the son of Nelson Revilla Keeler and Adaline Maria Burton Alvord.

     Elizabeth Fitzgerald was born on 28 September 1860 at Saratoga, Saratoga County, NY, USA. She was the daughter of Ephraim Childs Fitzgerald and Aletha Phelps Alvord.

     Elisha Alvord was born on 18 September 1773 at Farmington, Hartford County, CT, USA. He was the son of Thomas Gould Alvord and Keziah Orvis.

     Arklymeny Alvord was born on 15 July 1765 at Farmington, Hartford County, CT, USA. She was the daughter of Thomas Gould Alvord and Keziah Orvis. Arklymeny Alvord died on 9 November 1837 at Farmington, Hartford County, CT, at age 72. She was buried at Memento Mori Cemetery, at Farmington, Hartford County, CT, USA.

     Ebenezer Alvord was born on 27 August 1767 at Farmington, Hartford County, CT, USA. He was the son of Thomas Gould Alvord and Keziah Orvis. Ebenezer Alvord died on 2 January 1844 at Homer, Cortland County, NY, USA, at age 76. Twin of Charles. He was buried in 1845 at Atwater Cemetery, at Homer, Cortland County, NY, USA.

     Charles Alvord was born on 27 August 1767 at Farmington, Hartford County, CT, USA. He was the son of Thomas Gould Alvord and Keziah Orvis. Charles Alvord died on 30 October 1830 at Homer, Cortland County, NY, USA, at age 63. He was buried at Atwater Cemetery, at Homer, Cortland County, NY, USA.

     Keziah Alvord was born on 27 October 1771 at Farmington, Hartford County, CT, USA. She was the daughter of Thomas Gould Alvord and Keziah Orvis. Keziah Alvord died on 28 August 1837 at age 65. She was buried at First Ward Cemetery, at Syracuse, Onondage County, NY, USA.

     Dioclesiam Alvord was born on 8 February 1776 at Farmington, Hartford County, CT, USA. He was the son of Thomas Gould Alvord and Keziah Orvis. Dioclesiam Alvord died on 10 March 1868 at Salina, Onondaga County, NY, USA, at age 92. He was buried at First Ward Cemetery, at Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY, USA.

     Birth: Feb. 8, 1776
Farmington
Hartford County
Connecticut, USA
Death: Mar. 10, 1868
Onondaga County
New York, USA

Son of Thomas Gould Alvord and Keziah (Orvis) Alvord.

Husband of Sarah (Wheeler) Alvord.

Father of Luke Alvord (b. 1812), Hannah Alvord (b. 1814), Horace Alvord (b. 1817), Henry Alvord (1819-1886), Mary Alvord (b. 1822), James Hervey Alvord (b. 1824), Derrick Lansing Alvord (b. 1826), Dean Alvord (1829-1855), Ellen Alvord (b. 1831), Sarah Jane Alvord (b. 1833) and Elisabeth Keziah Alvord (b. 1836).