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Lorne (---) married Grace Cree, daughter of David Brown Cree and Grace Young. They had children Susan and Brenda.¹

Jane Sharp was baptised on 28 April 1822 in Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.² She was the daughter of Lawrence Sharp and Mary Sharp (married name).

Jane Sharp married James Cree, son of Andrew Cree sen and Isabella MacLaren, on 22 May 1847 in Dalton in Furness, Lancashire. (This couple may be related to Andrew Cree who was married 1877 in Barrow in Furness, Andrew Cree born 1879, Ulverston+ and John Lockhart Cree, born 1899 and died 1900 aged 0, Ulverston+.)^1,3

Her daughter Ann Cree was born in October 1847 in Dalton in Furness, Lancashire.^4,5

Her daughter Elizabeth Cree was born c August 1849 in Pennington, Lancashire, England.^6,5

On 30 March 1851 Jane Sharp and James Cree were living in 52 Green Lane, Lindal in Furness, Pennington, Lancashire, England, along with Ann Cree and Elizabeth Cree. James was an iron ore miner aged 35, born in Ayrshire. Jane was 26. Ann was 4 and Elizabeth 2 years old. A boarder, William Bentley, aged 22 and born on the Isle of Man, was also an iron ore miner.⁵

Her son William Cree was born c November 1851 in Ulverston+, Lancashire, England.⁷

Her daughter Mary Jane Cree was born c August 1853 in Urswick, Lancashire, England.⁸

Her daughter Elizabeth Cree died c November 1855 in Ulverston Reg Dist, Lancashire, England.⁹

Her son James Cree was born c November 1855 in Ulverston+, Lancashire.¹⁰

Her daughter Elizabeth Cree was born c February 1859 in Ulverston+, Lancashire.¹¹

Her daughter Isabella Brakewell Cree was born in August 1860 in Dalton in Furness, Lancashire.^12,13

On 7 April 1861 Jane Sharp and James Cree were living in 173 Lindal Station, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England, along with William Cree, Mary Jane Cree, James Cree, Elizabeth Cree and Isabella Brakewell Cree. James was an iron miner aged 45, born in Scotland, while Jane was aged 39 and born in Dalton in Furness. William was 9, Mary 7, James 5, Elizabeth 2 and Isabella 7 months.¹⁴

Her son Alexander Cree was born c February 1863 in Dalton in Furness, Lancashire.^15,13

On 2 April 1871 Jane Sharp was living in Lindale, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England, along with Elizabeth Cree, Isabella Brakewell Cree and Alexander Cree. Jane Cree was aged 48, married and a washerwoman. Elizabeth was 12, Isabella 10 and Alexander 8. All were born in Dalton.¹⁶

Her daughter Ann Cree died c August 1876 in Ulverston Reg Dist, Lancashire.¹⁷

On 3 April 1881 Jane Sharp was living in the household of James Gibson and Mary Jane Cree in 19 Queen Street, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England, along with Isabella Brakewell Cree and Alexander Cree. Jane's husband James Cree cannot be located anywhere in the 1881 Census, although he is still alive then. Isabella is noted as a visitor, occupation General Servant aged 20. Alick Cree was a boarder, an iron miner aged 18.¹⁸

Jane Sharp died c February 1887 in Ulverston Reg Dist, Lancashire. She was 66.¹⁹

Mary Jane Cree was born c August 1853 in Urswick, Lancashire, England.² She was the daughter of James Cree and Jane Sharp.¹

On 7 April 1861 Mary Jane Cree was living in the household of James Cree and Jane Sharp in 173 Lindal Station, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England, along with William Cree, James Cree, Elizabeth Cree and Isabella Brakewell Cree. James was an iron miner aged 45, born in Scotland, while Jane was aged 39 and born in Dalton in Furness. William was 9, Mary 7, James 5, Elizabeth 2 and Isabella 7 months.³

Mary Jane Cree married James Gibson c November 1879 in Ulverston+, Lancashire, England.⁴

On 3 April 1881 Mary Jane Cree and James Gibson were living in 19 Queen Street, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England, along with Jane Sharp, Isabella Brakewell Cree and Alexander Cree. Jane's husband James Cree cannot be located anywhere in the 1881 Census, although he is still alive then. Isabella is noted as a visitor, occupation General Servant aged 20. Alick Cree was a boarder, an iron miner aged 18.⁵

James Gibson was born between 1854 and 1855 in Ulverston+, Lancashire, England.^1,2

James Gibson married Mary Jane Cree, daughter of James Cree and Jane Sharp, c November 1879 in Ulverston+, Lancashire.¹ In 1881 James Gibson was an iron miner.³

On 3 April 1881 James Gibson and Mary Jane Cree were living in 19 Queen Street, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England, along with Jane Sharp, Isabella Brakewell Cree and Alexander Cree. Jane's husband James Cree cannot be located anywhere in the 1881 Census, although he is still alive then. Isabella is noted as a visitor, occupation General Servant aged 20. Alick Cree was a boarder, an iron miner aged 18.⁴

Ann Cree was born in October 1847 in Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of James Cree and Jane Sharp.¹ Ann Cree was baptised on 24 October 1847 in St Mary, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.⁴

On 30 March 1851 Ann Cree was living in the household of James Cree and Jane Sharp in 52 Green Lane, Lindal in Furness, Pennington, Lancashire, England, along with Elizabeth Cree. James was an iron ore miner aged 35, born in Ayrshire. Jane was 26. Ann was 4 and Elizabeth 2 years old. A boarder, William Bentley, aged 22 and born on the Isle of Man, was also an iron ore miner.³

Ann Cree died c August 1876 in Ulverston Reg Dist, Lancashire, England. She was aged 40.⁵

Elizabeth Cree was also known as Betty Cree. She was born c August 1849 in Pennington, Lancashire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of James Cree and Jane Sharp.¹ Elizabeth Cree was baptised on 23 September 1849 in Ireleth, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.⁴

On 30 March 1851 Elizabeth Cree was living in the household of James Cree and Jane Sharp in 52 Green Lane, Lindal in Furness, Pennington, Lancashire, England, along with Ann Cree. James was an iron ore miner aged 35, born in Ayrshire. Jane was 26. Ann was 4 and Elizabeth 2 years old. A boarder, William Bentley, aged 22 and born on the Isle of Man, was also an iron ore miner.³

Elizabeth Cree died c November 1855 in Ulverston Reg Dist, Lancashire, England.⁵

William Cree was born c November 1851 in Ulverston+, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of James Cree and Jane Sharp.¹

On 7 April 1861 William Cree was living in the household of James Cree and Jane Sharp in 173 Lindal Station, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England, along with Mary Jane Cree, James Cree, Elizabeth Cree and Isabella Brakewell Cree. James was an iron miner aged 45, born in Scotland, while Jane was aged 39 and born in Dalton in Furness. William was 9, Mary 7, James 5, Elizabeth 2 and Isabella 7 months.²

James Cree was born c November 1855 in Ulverston+, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of James Cree and Jane Sharp.¹

On 7 April 1861 James Cree was living in the household of James Cree and Jane Sharp in 173 Lindal Station, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England, along with William Cree, Mary Jane Cree, Elizabeth Cree and Isabella Brakewell Cree. James was an iron miner aged 45, born in Scotland, while Jane was aged 39 and born in Dalton in Furness. William was 9, Mary 7, James 5, Elizabeth 2 and Isabella 7 months.²

James Cree married Margaret Coburen, daughter of Joseph Coburen and Mary Ann Rankin, in 1879 in New Zealand.³

His son James Cree was born in 1879 in New Zealand.⁴

His son Joseph Coburen Cree was born in 1879 in New Zealand.⁵

His daughter Maggie Jane Cree was born in 1881 in New Zealand.⁶

His daughter Sarah Cree was born in 1885 in New Zealand.⁷

His daughter Elizabeth Maude Cree was born in 1887 in New Zealand.⁸

His mother Jane Sharp died c February 1887 in Ulverston Reg Dist, Lancashire, England.⁹

His father James Cree died in December 1887 in Ulverston+, Lancashire.¹⁰

His daughter Edith May Cree was born in 1889 in New Zealand.¹¹

His son Herbert Stewart Cree was born in 1891 in New Zealand.¹²

His daughter Florence Murray Cree was born on 18 March 1893 in New Zealand.¹³

His daughter Bertha Wilson Cree was born in 1897 in New Zealand.¹⁴

On 4 August 1897 James Cree and Margaret Coburen were living in Otekaieke, Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand.¹⁵

His daughter Bertha Wilson Cree died in 1900 in New Zealand.¹⁶

His daughter Isabella Rankin Cree was born in 1901 in New Zealand.¹⁷

His daughter Sarah Cree died in 1916 in New Zealand.¹⁸

On 12 October 1917 James Cree and Margaret Coburen were living in Otekaieke, Oamaru, North Otago.¹⁹

His son James Cree died on 12 October 1917 in Ypres, Belgium.^20,21

His son Herbert Stewart Cree died on 3 December 1917 in France.¹⁹

James Cree died in 1927 in New Zealand. His age at death was recorded as 74.²²

Elizabeth Cree was baptised on 21 January 1859 in St Mary, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.² She was born c February 1859 in Ulverston+, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Cree and Jane Sharp.¹

On 7 April 1861 Elizabeth Cree was living in the household of James Cree and Jane Sharp in 173 Lindal Station, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England, along with William Cree, Mary Jane Cree, James Cree and Isabella Brakewell Cree. James was an iron miner aged 45, born in Scotland, while Jane was aged 39 and born in Dalton in Furness. William was 9, Mary 7, James 5, Elizabeth 2 and Isabella 7 months.³

On 2 April 1871 Elizabeth Cree was living in the household of Jane Sharp in Lindale, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England, along with Isabella Brakewell Cree and Alexander Cree. Jane Cree was aged 48, married and a washerwoman. Elizabeth was 12, Isabella 10 and Alexander 8. All were born in Dalton.⁴

Isabella Brakewell Cree was born in August 1860 in Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Cree and Jane Sharp.¹ Isabella Brakewell Cree was baptised on 26 August 1860 in St Mary, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.³

On 7 April 1861 Isabella Brakewell Cree was living in the household of James Cree and Jane Sharp in 173 Lindal Station, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England, along with William Cree, Mary Jane Cree, James Cree and Elizabeth Cree. James was an iron miner aged 45, born in Scotland, while Jane was aged 39 and born in Dalton in Furness. William was 9, Mary 7, James 5, Elizabeth 2 and Isabella 7 months.⁴

On 2 April 1871 Isabella Brakewell Cree was living in the household of Jane Sharp in Lindale, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England, along with Elizabeth Cree and Alexander Cree. Jane Cree was aged 48, married and a washerwoman. Elizabeth was 12, Isabella 10 and Alexander 8. All were born in Dalton.⁵

On 3 April 1881 Isabella Brakewell Cree was living in the household of James Gibson and Mary Jane Cree in 19 Queen Street, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England, along with Jane Sharp and Alexander Cree. Jane's husband James Cree cannot be located anywhere in the 1881 Census, although he is still alive then. Isabella is noted as a visitor, occupation General Servant aged 20. Alick Cree was a boarder, an iron miner aged 18.⁶

Alexander Cree was born c February 1863 in Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.^2,3 He was the son of James Cree and Jane Sharp.¹ Alexander Cree was baptised on 19 April 1863 in St Mary, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.⁴

On 2 April 1871 Alexander Cree was living in the household of Jane Sharp in Lindale, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England, along with Elizabeth Cree and Isabella Brakewell Cree. Jane Cree was aged 48, married and a washerwoman. Elizabeth was 12, Isabella 10 and Alexander 8. All were born in Dalton.⁵

On 3 April 1881 Alexander Cree was living in the household of James Gibson and Mary Jane Cree in 19 Queen Street, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England, along with Jane Sharp and Isabella Brakewell Cree. Jane's husband James Cree cannot be located anywhere in the 1881 Census, although he is still alive then. Isabella is noted as a visitor, occupation General Servant aged 20. Alick Cree was a boarder, an iron miner aged 18.⁶

On 3 April 1881, Alexander Cree was also known as Alick Cree.

His mother Jane Sharp died c February 1887 in Ulverston Reg Dist, Lancashire, England.⁷

His father James Cree died in December 1887 in Ulverston+, Lancashire, England.⁸

Alexander Cree died c November 1913 in Kendal Reg Dist, Westmorland, England. He was aged 50.⁹

John Pollock Wren was born c 1851 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

John Pollock Wren married Catherine Russell on 18 August 1868 in Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.¹

His daughter Helen Miller Wren was born in 1883.

John Pollock Wren died on 17 August 1903 in Glasgow, Scotland.¹

Catherine Russell was born on 3 October 1847 in Glasgow, Scotland.¹

Catherine Russell married John Pollock Wren on 18 August 1868 in Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.¹

Her daughter Helen Miller Wren was born in 1883.

Her husband John Pollock Wren died on 17 August 1903 in Glasgow.¹

Catherine Russell died on 15 May 1929 in Glasgow.¹

William Bartlett married Margaret Crie, daughter of William Crie and Margaret Jarvie, on 16 April 1826 in Portland, Maine, USA.¹

Edward Berry was born in Lisbon, Maine, USA.¹

Edward Berry married Agnes Crie, daughter of William Crie and Margaret Jarvie, on 5 September 1838 in Portland, Maine, USA.¹

Isabella Crie married Benjamin Reed.¹ Isabella Crie was born on 13 September 1802 in Portland, Maine, USA.¹ She was the daughter of William Crie and Margaret Jarvie.¹

Isabella Crie died in 1829.¹

Benjamin Reed married Isabella Crie, daughter of William Crie and Margaret Jarvie.¹

Margaret Crie was born on 23 September 1804 in Portland, Maine, USA. Note: there is a problem in that an older sister Margaret was apparently still alive in 1804. It has been suggested that the older Margaret was in fact called Mary. A further issue related to the death of this Margaret at age 17 when she was already married. These issues are unresolved at present - MS.¹ She was the daughter of William Crie and Margaret Jarvie.¹

Margaret Crie married (---) Miller.¹

Margaret Crie died on 16 March 1822 in Portland, Maine.¹

(---) Miller married Margaret Crie, daughter of William Crie and Margaret Jarvie.¹

James Rennie Crie was also known as John Rennie Crie. Julie Clayton has written that her great-great-grandfather was John Rennie Crie. But Henry Chandler Crie in his 1936 memoirs named his grandfather as James.² He was born on 29 November 1806 in Portland, Maine, USA.¹ He was the son of William Crie and Margaret Jarvie.¹

James Rennie Crie married Julia Ann Chandler on 3 May 1832 in Portland, Maine. Both were resident in Portland, The Intention was filed on 7 April 1832.^1,3

His son James Henry Crie was born on 9 January 1833 in Portland, Maine.³

His daughter Jean Lincoln Crie was born on 26 June 1835 in Portland, Maine.¹

His son Charles Dwight Crie was born on 21 October 1837 in Portland, Maine.¹

His son Albert Sprague Crie was born on 10 May 1840 in Portland, Maine.¹

His son Albert Sprague Crie died on 27 June 1841 in Portland, Maine.³

His son Charles Dwight Crie died on 8 March 1842 in Portland, Maine.⁴

His son Frederick Jarvis Crie was born on 27 November 1842 in Portland, Maine.³

His son Frederick Jarvis Crie died on 5 November 1843 in Portland, Maine.⁵

His son Edward Herbert Crie was born on 9 September 1844 in Portland, Maine.¹

His wife Julia Ann Chandler died on 25 November 1846 in Portland, Maine.³

James Rennie Crie married Lucy Angeline Stephens on 26 April 1848.¹

James Rennie Crie died on 22 September 1883 in Portland, Maine.¹

Jean Rennie Crie was born on 1 February 1809 in Portland, Maine, USA.¹ She was the daughter of William Crie and Margaret Jarvie.¹

Jean Rennie Crie died in Milburn, Lake County, Illinois, USA.¹

Lucy A Crie was born c 1810 in Portland, Maine, USA.¹ She was the daughter of William Crie and Margaret Jarvie.¹

Lucy A Crie died on 24 October 1883.¹

Julia Ann Chandler was born on 8 August 1809 in Freeport, Cumberland County, Maine, USA.¹

Julia Ann Chandler married James Rennie Crie, son of William Crie and Margaret Jarvie, on 3 May 1832 in Portland, Maine, USA. Both were resident in Portland, The Intention was filed on 7 April 1832.^1,2

Her son James Henry Crie was born on 9 January 1833 in Portland, Maine.²

Her daughter Jean Lincoln Crie was born on 26 June 1835 in Portland, Maine.¹

Her son Charles Dwight Crie was born on 21 October 1837 in Portland, Maine.¹

Her son Albert Sprague Crie was born on 10 May 1840 in Portland, Maine.¹

Her son Albert Sprague Crie died on 27 June 1841 in Portland, Maine.²

Her son Charles Dwight Crie died on 8 March 1842 in Portland, Maine.³

Her son Frederick Jarvis Crie was born on 27 November 1842 in Portland, Maine.²

Her son Frederick Jarvis Crie died on 5 November 1843 in Portland, Maine.⁴

Her son Edward Herbert Crie was born on 9 September 1844 in Portland, Maine.¹

Julia Ann Chandler died on 25 November 1846 in Portland, Maine. The cause of death was given as consumption (that is, tuberculosis.)²

Lucy Angeline Stephens married James Rennie Crie, son of William Crie and Margaret Jarvie, on 26 April 1848.¹

James Henry Crie was born on 9 January 1833 in Portland, Maine, USA.² He was the son of James Rennie Crie and Julia Ann Chandler.¹

Jean Lincoln Crie was born on 26 June 1835 in Portland, Maine, USA.¹ She was the daughter of James Rennie Crie and Julia Ann Chandler.¹

Jean Lincoln Crie died after 1913 in Portland, Maine.¹

Charles Dwight Crie was born on 21 October 1837 in Portland, Maine, USA.¹ He was the son of James Rennie Crie and Julia Ann Chandler.¹

Charles Dwight Crie died on 8 March 1842 in Portland, Maine. He died of typhus fever.²

Albert Sprague Crie was born on 10 May 1840 in Portland, Maine, USA.¹ He was the son of James Rennie Crie and Julia Ann Chandler.¹

Albert Sprague Crie died on 27 June 1841 in Portland, Maine. He died of dysentry.²

Frederick Jarvis Crie was born on 27 November 1842 in Portland, Maine, USA.² He was the son of James Rennie Crie and Julia Ann Chandler.¹

Frederick Jarvis Crie died on 5 November 1843 in Portland, Maine. The cause of death was lung fever.³

Edward Herbert Crie was born on 9 September 1844 in Portland, Maine, USA.¹ He was the son of James Rennie Crie and Julia Ann Chandler.¹

His mother Julia Ann Chandler died on 25 November 1846 in Portland, Maine.²

Julia Clayton wrote: Edward H. Crie was 17 years old in 1861, and living in Portland, Maine. He joined the 17th Regiment of the Maine Infantry. Edward received the Kearney Cross for service, at age 19, when a private, and was promoted to Lieutenant.¹

Edward Herbert Crie married Carrie Isabel Griswold on 16 February 1866 in Portland, Maine.¹

His daughter Nellie Austin Crie was born on 12 December 1866 in St Louis, Missouri, USA.¹

His daughter Nellie Austin Crie died on 2 August 1868 in St Louis, Missouri.¹

His son Henry Chandler Crie was born on 16 December 1868 in St Louis, Missouri.¹

His father James Rennie Crie died on 22 September 1883 in Portland, Maine.¹

His wife Carrie Isabel Griswold died on 2 August 1909 in Godley, Texas, USA.¹

Edward Herbert Crie died on 24 January 1920 in Tahoka, Lynn County, Texas, USA.¹

Carrie Isabel Griswold was born c 1844.¹

Carrie Isabel Griswold married Edward Herbert Crie, son of James Rennie Crie and Julia Ann Chandler, on 16 February 1866 in Portland, Maine, USA.¹

Her daughter Nellie Austin Crie was born on 12 December 1866 in St Louis, Missouri, USA.¹

Her daughter Nellie Austin Crie died on 2 August 1868 in St Louis, Missouri.¹

Her son Henry Chandler Crie was born on 16 December 1868 in St Louis, Missouri.¹

Carrie Isabel Griswold died on 2 August 1909 in Godley, Texas, USA.¹

Nellie Austin Crie was born on 12 December 1866 in St Louis, Missouri, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Herbert Crie and Carrie Isabel Griswold.¹

Nellie Austin Crie died on 2 August 1868 in St Louis, Missouri.¹

Henry Chandler Crie was also known as Harry Crie. He was born on 16 December 1868 in St Louis, Missouri, USA.¹ He was the son of Edward Herbert Crie and Carrie Isabel Griswold.¹

C 1873 to 1874 Henry Chandler Crie was living in Portland, Maine, USA.¹

Between 1875 and 1876 Henry Chandler Crie was living in Augusta, Maine, USA.¹

C 1877 Henry Chandler Crie was living in Parker County, Texas, USA. They later moved to Johnson County where they raised sheep.¹

Henry Chandler Crie married Martha Julia Adair on 12 June 1890 in Bethany Church, Johnson, Texas, USA. Henry had a knack for business, and Mattie for writing, so they purchased the Lynn County News, in Tahoka Texas in 1905 and enjoyed the publishing business until it until they sold the newspaper in 1918. (Source: My grandmother, Julia Lincoln Crie Clayton, published an article about her early life in the Lynn County News, dated June 22, 1956).¹

His daughter Julia Lincoln Crie was born on 9 March 1891 in Godley, Johnson County, Texas, USA.¹

His son James Griswold Crie was born on 9 October 1893 in Godley, Texas, USA.¹

His daughter Elizabeth Harding Bessie Crie was born on 20 May 1896 in Godley, Johnson County, Texas.¹

His daughter Isabel Sidney Crie was born on 16 December 1899 in Godley, Johnson County, Texas.¹

His son Richard Harding Crie was born on 22 March 1902 in Floydada, Floyd County, Texas, USA.¹

His mother Carrie Isabel Griswold died on 2 August 1909 in Godley, Texas.¹

His daughter Elizabeth Harding Bessie Crie died on 18 August 1916 in Tahoka, Lynn County, Texas, USA.¹

His son James Griswold Crie died on 25 May 1919 in Santa Rita, New Mexico, USA.¹

His son Richard Harding Crie died on 1 January 1920 in Camp Ft Smelter, El Paso, Texas, USA.¹

His father Edward Herbert Crie died on 24 January 1920 in Tahoka, Lynn County, Texas.¹

His wife Martha Julia Adair died on 3 March 1933 in Tahoka, Lynn County, Texas.¹

Henry Chandler Crie died on 14 February 1940.¹

Martha Julia Adair was also known as Mattie. She was born on 8 August 1870 in Bayou Salle, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, USA.¹

Julie (Crie) Clayton wrote: Martha Julia Adair was born Aug 8, 1870 in Bayou Salle, LA, the daughter of Richard Harding Adair and Elizabeth Kennedy Adair, and moved with the family to Texas some years later. Her father, being a circuit riding minister for the Methodist church, the family made many moves in Mattie’s (as she was known) childhood and girlhood. Mr. and Mrs. Adair, having better than average education, founded a small college at Covington and here the family lived for some years, Mrs. Adair teaching, and Mr. Adair teaching through the week and preaching on Sunday. They later moved to Bethany Community, Stovall Post office, Joshua and Arlington.

Everywhere they went, Mattie was interested in the young people and children. She organized many literary societies for the young people and often taught a Sunday school class for the children in the parsonage Sunday afternoons. It was when the family was living at Stovall and Mattie was Post Mistress that she met Harry Crie (as he was known) when he came to call for the Crie’s mail. The acquaintance grew into friendship and ripened into love. They were married on June 12, 1890, at Bethany Church, Johnson Co., Texas, by Rev. Charles Irvin.¹

Martha Julia Adair was a Post Mistress until she met Henry Crie in Godley, Texas, USA.¹

Martha Julia Adair married Henry Chandler Crie, son of Edward Herbert Crie and Carrie Isabel Griswold, on 12 June 1890 in Bethany Church, Johnson, Texas, USA. Henry had a knack for business, and Mattie for writing, so they purchased the Lynn County News, in Tahoka Texas in 1905 and enjoyed the publishing business until it until they sold the newspaper in 1918. (Source: My grandmother, Julia Lincoln Crie Clayton, published an article about her early life in the Lynn County News, dated June 22, 1956).¹

Her daughter Julia Lincoln Crie was born on 9 March 1891 in Godley, Johnson County, Texas, USA.¹

Her son James Griswold Crie was born on 9 October 1893 in Godley, Texas.¹

Her daughter Elizabeth Harding Bessie Crie was born on 20 May 1896 in Godley, Johnson County, Texas.¹

Her daughter Isabel Sidney Crie was born on 16 December 1899 in Godley, Johnson County, Texas.¹

Her son Richard Harding Crie was born on 22 March 1902 in Floydada, Floyd County, Texas, USA.¹

Her daughter Elizabeth Harding Bessie Crie died on 18 August 1916 in Tahoka, Lynn County, Texas, USA.¹

Her son James Griswold Crie died on 25 May 1919 in Santa Rita, New Mexico, USA.¹

Her son Richard Harding Crie died on 1 January 1920 in Camp Ft Smelter, El Paso, Texas, USA.¹

Martha Julia Adair died on 3 March 1933 in Tahoka, Lynn County, Texas.¹

Julia Lincoln Crie was born on 9 March 1891 in Godley, Johnson County, Texas, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Chandler Crie and Martha Julia Adair.¹

Julia Lincoln Crie married Sumner Mason Clayton on 13 February 1910 in Tahoka, Lynn County, Texas, USA. Sumner Clayton and Julia Crie are the grandparents of Julia Clayton who has transcribed and published the information about this Crie line.¹

Her mother Martha Julia Adair died on 3 March 1933 in Tahoka, Lynn County, Texas.¹

Her father Henry Chandler Crie died on 14 February 1940.¹

Julia Lincoln Crie died on 29 January 1971 in O'Donnell, Lynn County, Texas, USA.¹

James Griswold Crie was born on 9 October 1893 in Godley, Texas, USA. He was named for great-grandfather's first name and grandmother's maiden name.¹ He was the son of Henry Chandler Crie and Martha Julia Adair.¹

James Griswold Crie married Lorene Boswell on 10 January 1917 in Tahoka, Lynn County, Texas, USA.¹

James Griswold Crie died on 25 May 1919 in Santa Rita, New Mexico, USA.¹

Elizabeth Harding Bessie Crie was born on 20 May 1896 in Godley, Johnson County, Texas, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Chandler Crie and Martha Julia Adair.¹

Elizabeth Harding Bessie Crie married Otto Mortimer Shook on 18 August 1915 in Tahoka, Lynn County, Texas, USA.¹

Elizabeth Harding Bessie Crie died on 18 August 1916 in Tahoka, Lynn County, Texas. Her husband accidently shot her and killed her.¹

Isabel Sidney Crie was born on 16 December 1899 in Godley, Johnson County, Texas, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Chandler Crie and Martha Julia Adair.¹

Isabel Sidney Crie married Charles Franklin Shook on 19 February 1916 in Tahoka, Lynn County, Texas, USA.¹

Richard Harding Crie was born on 22 March 1902 in Floydada, Floyd County, Texas, USA.¹ He was the son of Henry Chandler Crie and Martha Julia Adair.¹

Richard Harding Crie died on 1 January 1920 in Camp Ft Smelter, El Paso, Texas, USA. Richard Crie was killed by 'friendly fire' in WWI. He was on border patrol at night when an officer who had been drinking approached him. Richard asked him for the password, which he was required to do. The officer didn't know the password, there was a confrontation, and the officer shot and killed Richard.¹