POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life Before and After John and Mary Poole 2013

POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole

We all grow up with the weight of history on us. Our ancestors dwell in the attics of our brains as they do in the spiraling chains of knowledge hidden in every cell of our bodies.

POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

Table of Contents

2013 Discovery Project……………………………………………………………………… Page 3-4

Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 5-6

Recognition Of An Abundant Life: Family Living Legends…………………… Page 7-10

Poole Family Churches and Poole Family Authors……………………………… Page 11

Poole Family Businesses: Minding Their Own Business………………………. Page 12-14

Poole Family Annual Community Events……..…………………………………….. Page 15

Thank You For Joining Poole Ancestry Facebook………………………………… Page 16

Poole Ancestry: Facebook Faithful……………………………………………………… Page 17-24

Poole Ancestry Facebook Site: Family in Focus…………………………………… Page 25-29

Memorial Dedications: Family Farewells……………………………………………. Page 30-32

Poole Family Roots: Digging Into Our History…………………………………….. Page 33-36

Family Biographies: Poole… Who I Am………………………………………………. Page 37-38

Poole Family Photos………………………………………………………………. ………….. Page 39-53

Descendants of John and Mary Poole…………………………………………………. Page 54-81

Descendants of Samuel Sephus Poole………………………………………………… Page 82-97

Descendants of Jerry Poole………………………………………………………………… Page 98

Descendants of William Poole…………………………………………………………….. Page 99

Descendants of Ella Poole…………………………………………………………………… Page 100-105

Descendants of Isaiah Poole……………………………………………………………….. Page 106-107

Descendants of Precilla (Drucilla) Poole……………………………………………… Page 108-113

Descendants of Mary Lou “Lockey” Poole…………………………………………… Page 114-118

Descendants of Chester A. Poole……………………………………….…………..….. Page 119-121

Descendants of James “Jim” Poole……………………………………………………… Page 122-123

Poole Family Ancestry History and Documents………………………..…………. Page 124-143

Poole Ancestry Facebook Friends Photos…………………………………………… Page 144-165

Poole Family Vintage Recipes……………………………………………………………… Page 166-171

POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

"Children are the hands by which we take hold of heaven."

2013 Discovery Project

In order to advance his Family Genealogy Research Delbert E. Poole, Sr. will embark upon the Y-DNA (Paternal) Test to determine what percent of his DNA comes from each of the 22 worldwide populations, ranging from East Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and more.

This will bring him closer to learning his global origins, trace his ancestry and expand his network of living relatives across the miles and continents.

POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

2013 Discovery Project Conclusions

WE KNOW OUR POOLE ANCESTRY COMPOSITION! COUSIN DELBERT E. POOLE, SR. received his Y-DNA results (genotyping analysis) from 23andMe on May 29, 2013

72.1% Sub-Saharan African 26.5% European 0.2% East Asian & Native American 1.2% Unassigned

POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

Introduction

A substantial amount of history (1703-2013), spanning 310 years, has been resurrected and assembled surrounding the Poole family in America and our journey through slavery in Alabama. Providence brought together a house servant named Jennie and a plantation owner named James William T. Poole, producing a Mulatto son, John Poole, who married Mary Porter after the Civil War. John Poole and Mary Porter Poole had nine children, and those nine produced 62 grandchildren. The “Poole” foundation was established and is now well on its way – however, a detailed chronicle of the dreams, contributions and tribulations of our ancestors and their descendants was not left behind. This gives us purpose to learn the truth of their stories and we are eager to refurbish our family manuscript. For the first time we are able to look both forward and backward on Jennie’s life. Forward into her elderly years, and backward to the Virginia birthplace of her parents. We can trace the family of James William T. Poole back to the early 1700’s in Virginia. These pages are filled with details and records that reveal so much of our personal history – more than has been previously known.

In this document you may see variations in dates and names. During the last century, official or personal records were not often kept. Especially evident was the failure to formally record births and deaths. The much relied upon census records often have errors due to illiterate census takers or poor penmanship. Some confusion was due to Black Brogue, slang and Ebonics (of that era), originally created to encrypt information from plantation owners and the law. The information here has been checked as close as possible. If you discover errors, omissions, or want to expand on something, please let us know. Our locations are diverse and we currently have Poole families composing their homes in over 32 contiguous states, D.C., Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and on 4 or 5 continents – with descendants that are African, Indian, Mexican, Dutch, French, German, Japanese, Filipino, Russian, Portuguese, and other ethnic backgrounds. Poole descendants have served our country honorably in WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, and other conflicts. Our occupations include Engineers, Doctors, Lawyers, Farmers, Entrepreneurs, Professional Athletes, Teachers, Professors, School Principals, Airline Pilots, Nurses, Truckers, Electricians, Administrators, Firemen, Military Retirees, Morticians, Sanitation Engineers, Aircraft Designers, Assembly Workers, Ministers and others too numerous to list here.

I believe much of our history can be unearthed through research of old family records such as bibles, photos, obituaries, certificates, diplomas, and stories passed on by word of mouth. Although stories tend to change a little each time they are retold, I think it is better to have some of the story no matter how tainted it may be than to not know any of it. I hope after reviewing this it will motivate each of you to dig a little and help collect historical and ancestral information. I’m sure you have items of interest or photos you have never thought about or know others who do. It’s important to act soon because we are losing matriarchs and patriarchs often and their knowledge and 5

POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013 experience go with them. Let this be a commitment to record and document the continuing journey our forefathers began. It is my hope we can bond together and gather whatever information is still available and share and record it. Please contact us by e-mail, phone, Poole Ancestry site, or mail. We will record or copy the information, photos, or stories you may have, no matter how small or insignificant you may think it is. We are fortunate to have so much technology available that makes communication simple and easy. Let’s give the next generations something to add to and a past to reflect on so they can see and understand the significant accomplishments, contributions, and impact of the “Poole’s”.

Delbert Poole

Delbert E. Poole, Sr.

ABOUT POOLE ANCESTRY Facebook Site The success of the POOLE ANCESTRY Facebook site is due to a diverse gender and age group of friendly, imaginative, thoughtful, funny, hard-working, generous, faithful, charitable and sharing Poole’s. We wish to thank and recognize the motivation and resolve of our Poole family members who eagerly and immediately connected with the social site, exchanging information and inviting even MORE family to join.

It is especially important to note that modern technology plays a major role in the communication of the Poole family today. Under the leadership of Delbert Poole, a few cousins refreshed the online interaction with relatives in June 2012. E-mail correspondence was established and two Facebook sites were hosted; Poole Ancestry, for general communications and Poole Family Ancestry, for family background. Many of the ancestry postings include internet links to genealogy records and we receive frequent radio and video links, connecting us with the lives and interests of family members.

Since the introduction of the Poole Ancestry site, there has been a continuous communication flow, delivering a stream of African American artwork, accompanied by inspirational quotes, a timeline of African American History and images, National and Cultural Holiday Recognition, News and Current Events, Vintage Family Photos and Poole History Research.

We have a commitment to do a better job of spreading family history within and between our families. So many stories were told that are now due to be re-told for future generations. We encourage everyone to collect their precious memories and memorabilia, and 1) Write it down 2) ID your photos and 3) Develop connections with relatives near and far.

POOLE ANCESTRY: Site Administrators: www.facebook.com/poole.ancestry Delbert E. Poole, Sr. Pamala (Poole) Springs POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: 1317 Finch Ave. 4101 Dublin Blvd. F202 www.facebook.com/pages/Poole-Family-Ancestry Tulare, CA 93274 Dublin, CA 94568 EMAIL: (559) 688-5555 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 6

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RECOGNITION OF AN ABUNDANT LIFE… Family Living Legends

DELORES (SPEIGINER) POOLE LUNDIE, Retired Registered Nurse

Redlands High School, Class of 1952 · Sydney, Australia Mount San Jacinto College /UCLA VA Hospital, Registered Nurse · Menlo Park, California

I am enjoying Peace and Happiness, and relishing in the LOVE and SUPPORT of family, friends, and their PRAYERS. Retired RN…'91

I am the Matriarch of a size able family...the first daughter of 8...was socialized to be strong...opinionated...no brothers...we grew into womanhood... confident in defending ourselves...and securing dignity...self-esteem...demanding respect...I easily identify my life's Journey as that of a Warrior. Therefore the Consciousness...the Spiritual councilors of The Universe has been my Guide....I do not fit any mold...I was never boxed...in to traditional concepts...I am open to all precepts... of this Human Experience...called Delores.

Feb 27, 2012: Dear family and friends I have not been active on FB lately, apparently I have completed another phase of my life's journey and now have entered into the Sabatical phase of my Life's Journey. Intellectually, emotionally my direction of focus have changed to the Spiritual realm....the old warrior is now one who observes...goodbye...and God Bless everyone! June 1, 2013: This is the month of my birthday....70+ years ago....I have walked the trail of Time and its Tribulations....which tested my fortitude and resolve to move forward...to evolve...to pursue the Path of inner Peace ....I have been awarded...the prize of empowerment and overcoming....that only Faith and prayer guarantees....I am experiencing a Joy...I can not describe in words....my head is held high with dignity....as I approach the embrace of my Creator...after I have left this wonderful body...I have been Blessed to use ....I am Blessed beyond words....I am Grateful forever ! God is Great forever ! June 18, 2013: Because I am sustained by God / Creator / Source of All existence....I have no needs....the desires of my heart....my wants...are my many moments of delights...I am testifying that Love is an awesome Power...nothing can destroy or alter the destiny of anyone....who Loves. I am elderly and I can witness...that my trusting in The Mercy of God...did not allow me to live a victimized life...but instead I became a triumphant Warrior...who is still "Fired Up".

DR. NAN POOLE SPICER, Retired Professor of Music, Savannah State University

By Lyman Jeffries, February 28, 2012

On occasion, I am very proud and happy to post news, about someone, that I have known, in good standing, throughout the years, of my life. A person, I respect, that I grew with, went to school with, performed on stage with, went to church with, and so very much more, in the spirit, of true friendship, from the land of my birth, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. The person I am writing about is, none other than, Tuskegee's own, Dr. Nan Poole Spicer. A true and gifted artist, Nan, is an inspiring woman, of many talents, who deserves, a standing ovation, for all of her numerous and outstanding professional accomplishments. Nan Poole Spicer, wanted me, to let you know, that this is, her final year, as Professor of Music, and conductor, of the Savannah State University Choir, because, she is finally retiring, after many long years, of dedicated service.

POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

DELBERT E. POOLE, SR., Retired Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force

Delbert Poole retired from the Air Force in 1981, as a Master Sergeant, to pursue his newly founded "World English Conversation School" outside of Tokyo. Along with his wife Vicki, he taught students ranging in age from 10 to 60 years old – also instructing at two Japanese companies. During his military tenure he lived abroad for over 20 years, traveled to over 30 countries and 48 states. They worked in Japan for 5 years before selling the school and returning to America to enroll their youngest two children in school. Back in America, he was employed as Engineering and Production Manager, designing and certifying special electrical systems for hospital Surgical Suites, ICU's, X- rays, and Lasers that were installed in America and abroad and personally designed the equipment for the new King Fahd Medical Complex in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. His military decorations include: 6 Air Force Commendation Medals, 13 Air Force Outstanding Unit Citations with Bronze "V" for valor, Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, 6 Air Force Good Conduct Awards, Parachutist Badge, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with 5 awards, Non- Commissioned Officer Development Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Service Ribbon with 3 Combat Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. 3 medals awarded by the Federal Republic of Germany; Expert Marksmanship Medal with Lanyard (Schutzenschnur) in Gold, Silver and Bronze for qualifying as an expert with the Walther P1 Pistol, MG3 Machine Gun and G3 Rifle. Delbert was elevated to the 32 Degree of Masonry on October 11, 1975 in the Prince Hall Military Consistory No. 304 Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, located in Frankfurt, Germany.

BERNADETTE (POOLE) MONTGOMERY, Retired, US Postal Service

January 18, 2013: Friends who need a testimony of God's goodness & mercy, Just ask me, I can tell you a whole lot of what he has done for me, just trust & obey, always ask in faith, and believe in him he answers all prayer I'm a living witness to his goodness, I'll forever praise him and worship him, "To God be the Glory, for the things he has done!" November 28, 2012: I'm getting ready to leave (move) from Los Angeles, CA back to Oak Town (OAKLAND) my hometown. It has been nice, but family calls me back and they always come first. Hate to leave the good warm weather, my fabulous doctors, my new found friends, but I must go. August 15, 2012: My life has become full circle. The Lord has granted my wish to know my daughter whom I was forced to give up for adoption 47 1/2 years ago. She contacted me, and now we will establish a relationship, so now I can tell the world, I'm free yes I'm free! August 3, 2012: Hi Family: Another update 8/3/12: My doctor says I'm doing great, coming along nicely for a woman my age with my medical history. Just goes to show you just how good God is, he's blessing me daily regaining my health & strength back and enjoying life, friends and oh so many people I don't know personally have called, prayed with me and for me and through it all I've learned to depend completely and totally on the man above who promised never to leave me alone and he hasn't, when I laid there on that cold operating table, he was right there with me, I knew because I felt his presence and his spirit. I wasn't afraid because he knew he would take care of me whether I lived or died, I'm his child and he knows what’s best for me! July 12, 2012: To God be the glory for the things he has done in my life! What a mighty God we serve, On June 13, 2012 I underwent Open Heart surgery, and today I'm up walking & talking, although I'm not fully recovered, I know it has been God who has brought me thus far, I'm stronger in my legs, and walking much better, still sore but that’s to be expected. Just wanted you all to know how blessed I am that God has blessed me with his goodness and mercy. Thanks for your prayers and concerns, I love you all!

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March 22, 2012: I'm asking each of you who visit my page for your prayers & best wishes as I prepare for open heart surgery to repair the main valve in my heart. I'm not quite sure of the date of surgery but it will be within the next six weeks or so.; I know the prayers of the righteous availeth much. If it's the Lord's will, I will overcome this problem.

REV. MOSES L. HARVILL, Pastor, Cross Street A.M.E. Zion Church

By Cross Street A.M.E. Zion Church Family

We certainly give God all the praise and glory for sending His chosen vessels, the Rev. Moses L. Harvill and Sister Eledia Harvill to the Cross Street A.M.E. Zion Church family. The Rev. Moses L. Harvill and the former Eledia Soni Camp arrived at Cross Street May 30, 1993 to pastor their first church. As we look at their 16 years of leadership one can only stand in awe as to the many great moves of God we have witnessed through their ministry. In the book of Chronicles, the tribe of Issachar understood the signs of the time and gave godly counsels for what should be done. Rev. and Mrs. Harvill’s ministry has been one of discerning the times and giving godly wisdom as to what must be done. The arrival of Rev. and Sister Harvill has brought about a new level of ministry, which has constantly moved the church forward. Their ministry reaches beyond the walls of Cross Street. Sister Harvill serves as New England Conference, Conference President of the Minister’s Wives and Spouses Ministry and with the Missionary Society as Chairman of the Life Members Committee. She also served as the Co-Chair for Unity Sunday Day Ministry. Pastor Harvill is involved in several community Boards: H.O.P.E., Inc., Jones Fund, and the Ministerial Alliance. Rev. and Mrs. Harvill’s labors of love are immeasurable. The time, energy and sacrifices they make daily on behalf of the church family and community will never be fully recorded here on earth. Their life is their testimony. They follow Christ and we are pleased to follow them.

DR. MALIK R. WATKINS, Retired Savannah State University Educator and former acting President of Savannah State University

November 9, 2012 Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia

For the second time in five years, Public Service Associate Malik R. Watkins won a Fulbright Specialist appointment that extends his work in the Institute's Governmental Services and Research Division. Watkins collaborated with officials in the Central American municipality of Panama City to draft an efficient service-delivery blueprint during a four-week assignment. The capital city is taking over public services once provided by the Panamanian federal government, and Watkins's role as a visiting Fulbright Specialist was to help create a plan to guide the development of a prototype geographic information system to support service delivery. "The central government of Panama essentially was providing all the services to the cities of Panama," said Watkins. "The central government cannot deal with these responsibilities like the local governments can." Improved municipal services are a critical component for dealing with an influx of job-seekers who have flooded the area, hoping to secure work on a Panama Canal expansion. Watkins spent much of September and part of October assisting municipal officials, his second overseas assignment as a Fulbright Specialist. In 2007, Watkins traveled to West Africa to work on a Fulbright project with the Liberia Institute of Public Administration. The Fulbright Specialist Program, administered for the U.S. State Department by the nonprofit Council for International Exchange of Scholars, promotes partnerships between U.S. experts and academics at host institutions overseas. Selected specialists spend two to six weeks overseas, collaborating on development-related projects with local faculty and technicians.

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GWYNDOLYN (POOLE) MATSON and PAMALA (POOLE) SPRINGS, Bay Area Community Activists

The NAACP President's Award went to Community Activists Pamala Springs and Gwyndolyn Poole for their creation and delivery of KWANZAA VILLAGE YOUTH EXPO.

Ms. Springs and Ms. Poole are two talented sisters who have been very active in the African American community. Ms. Springs has served on the Kwanzaa Village Youth Expo, African American Women on Tour, Ellipse Peninsula AIDS project, and African American Student Union Parent Advisor. Ms. Poole has served on the Kwanzaa Village Youth Expo, SGI-USA member which promotes African Americans culture, education, and world peace, and six years at Pegasus which is a community school for at-risk high school students. Kwanzaa Village Youth Expo partnered with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to present a festive, cultural affirmation of all that is GOOD in our families and community. Kwanzaa Village was a program free to the general public and it was a wonderful opportunity to provide African American youth a positive and enlightening learning experience during the season of Kwanzaa. The atmosphere of Kwanzaa Village was MAGICAL in the innovative decorations, EMPOWERING in the informative workshops and MEMORABLE with the giveaways and performances of the day. Youth was the main focus and corporate, civic and community volunteers from various walks of life assisted in the education of youth. The following workshops were conducted: African Dance, Automotive, Computers 1-2-3, Cooking, Jewelry Making, Kickboxing, Music, Personal Grooming, Safety and Science 1-2-3.

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POOLE FAMILY CHURCHES: Called to Serve the Lord

REV. WENDELL BILLINGSLEY, PASTOR and SISTER CATHERINE HARVILL BILLINGSLEY Mt. Olive Baptist Church 3498 Hunnicutt Rd. Adamsville, AL 35005 (205) 674-9995

REV. MOSES L. HARVILL, PASTOR and SISTER ELEDIA HARVILL Cross Street AME Zion Church 440 West St. Middletown, CT 06457 (860) 344-9527

POOLE FAMILY AUTHORS: Write On!

NAN POOLE SPICER, Author

Perspectives on Music with Understanding Music (And Additional Material By Nan Poole Spicer) Savannah State University Edition ISBN:9780555018163

MALIK R. WATKINS, PhD, Author

Taking Ownership: Moving the Black Community Towards the Task This book is available for download on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iBooks and on your computer with iTunes. Books must be read on an iOS device.

Traditionally, American Blacks have been one of the most consistently conservative groups in the United States. But, because politics has become more of a marketing mechanism utilized to steer a susceptible electorate, Black political actions reflect less upon traditional values and more upon compensation based sensitivities to a historical identity. With the significant progress Blacks have experienced over the past several decades, Taking Ownership represents the need to shift Black identity away from its reactive base and towards a proactive avenue that brings forth those historical values that held communities together during the most oppressive years. The ‘Race Experts’ and Political Consultants may continue to manipulate the electorate; however Taking Ownership moves us away from a focus on shallow political victories and towards the reality of functioning in an ever more competitive global market place.

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POOLE FAMILY BUSINESSES: Minding Their Own Business

Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot un-educate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore.

DR. MALIK R. WATKINS, Savannah, GA Taking Ownership www.takingownership.org

AMOS WHITE V, New York, NY The Artists Forum www.theartistsforum.org

PAMALA (POOLE) SPRINGS, Dublin, CA PRIDE Museum www.pridemuseum.org

PAMALA (POOLE) SPRINGS, Dublin, CA Wilma’s Girl www.wilmasgirl.com

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SHONTAL DANISE (POOLE) MOE, Federal Way, WA Forever Cakin’ www.facebook.com/ForeverCakin

JERYL ADAMS, Memphis, TN Relly Rale Films and Promotions http://rellyrale.blogspot.com

TIMOTHY MICHAEL POOLE, Sacramento, CA Wise Words with OneGone www.blogtalkradio.com/onegone

BENÉ BAILEY, Sacramento, CA SHEccessful Magazine www.facebook.com/SHEccessfulMagazine

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POOLE FAMILY BUSINESS HONORS: Minding Their Own Business… for 77 years!

www.poolefuneralchapel.com

Poole Funeral Home opened in Birmingham in a converted two-story house located at 1113 Seventh Avenue, North in 1936. Founded by James "Jim" Poole, the business continued at this location until May of 1952 when it was relocated to its present site at 1501 Seventh Avenue, North.

Jim Poole was working as a coal miner when he decided to fulfill a life-long dream and become an undertaker. With no prior experience, he set out to learn his trade and to establish a successful business. Jim and his sons began by becoming associated with Whiteside Funeral Home of Fairfield, Alabama. That association produced a new entity, Poole and Whiteside Funeral Home. Shortly thereafter, Jim decided to go out on his own.

With the help of his two sons, Ernest and John, Jim established Poole Funeral Home. Initially, his two sons helped out but continued to work in the coal mines as a way to subsidize the family income. Initially, the business utilized the services of a trade embalmer who worked for several funeral homes. The need for this service ended when Ernest completed program requirements for national licensure at Welch's School of Embalming at Miles College of Birmingham. Eventually Ernest and, later, John quit the mines to devote their energies to the business on a full time basis. Jim's wife, Laura, also helped out as a casket liner and florist.

The secret of Jim Poole's success lay in his commitment to his community. People in the rural mining communities knew Jim Poole and they liked him. He had a reputation for helping people in need. The Poole home was a focal point for the community, and neighbors brought their problems to him in the belief that he could straighten out just about anything. In the evenings, the Poole front porch was a popular gathering point for listening to the radio, as well as for news as Jim or his sons read the evening paper to those who came around.

Everyone in the family helped, including Jim's daughter and son-in-law, Minnie and Alexander Frazier, and, as employees were added, they became one of the family, with Laura Poole cooking and feeding everyone. Jim continued to devote himself to helping those in need. He became known as someone who provided more than funerals. He sponsored youth baseball teams, gave people rides to the doctors' offices, bought shoes and school books for needy children, and sponsored gospel programs. Also, funeral home facilities were used for community meetings, gospel singing group's practices, community programs, and church services for several local congregations.

Jim Poole's generosity even extended to his competitors. When he opened his business there was tough competition from a half dozen other funeral homes, all within a five to six block area. Jim loaned hearses, funeral directors, embalmers and equipment to other undertakers and never failed to help anyone who asked. Rather than hurting business, his generosity enhanced his reputation and was mutually beneficial. His business philosophy was simple: "If people want to do business with you, they will. If they don't, nothing you can do will satisfy them". Today, many practicing funeral directors, embalmers, and funeral home owners in the state got their start at Poole's.

Business operations peaked in the late 1940's, 1950's and early 1960's. During this period, Poole's became nationally known for handling as many as 1,100 cases per year. Many Saturdays and Sundays, funeral services would be conducted in both chapels every hour on the hour. At the same time, funerals were also being conducted in outlying areas, such as Bradford, Brent, Centreville, Dora, Jasper, Leeds, Margaret, New Castle, Praco, West Blocton, Vance, and Shelby County. At its peak, the staff consisted of eighteen drivers, six embalmers, numerous funeral directors, and a secretary in addition to the family members working at the funeral home. On Mother's Day, 1952, an Open House was held at the new location, and on that Sunday, seven funeral services were scheduled for that day. The official name was changed to Poole's Funeral Chapels, Inc. 14

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POOLE FAMILY ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENTS

GONE FISHING with OneGone Timothy Michael Poole, Sacramento, CA

UPCOMING: May 18-19, 2013 Westgate Landing Recreational Park, Lodi, CA

Annual Fishing & Camping Weekend Youth Fishing Derby Celebrating 8th Annual Event

Kwanzaa Village Youth Expo Pamala (Poole) Springs, Dublin, CA

December 26 – January 1 The PRIDE Museum presents KWANZAA VILLAGE Youth Expo, a seven-day interactive youth program that spotlights a variety of learning concepts. The celebration of Kwanzaa is based on the seven principles of: Umoja (Unity), Kujichgulia (Self- determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith). Kwanzaa promotes the recognition and acceptance of these seven principles. It is also a time for family and friends to reunite and for African Americans to pay tribute to their rich cultural heritage. Presentations, educational programs, performances and activities are presented during the week of Kwanzaa to help strengthen family life and celebrate all that is good in our community. 15

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THANK YOU FOR JOINING POOLE ANCESTRY ON FACEBOOK!

The site opened on June 16th, 2012 and below is the date and order that family members joined during the first month.

DAY 1

June 16 June 18 June 20 Randee Poole Leon Wallace Erica Wise

Latesa jones Sherman Poole Asha Lujan James Jaypee Poole June 21 Latasha Buford Darryl Poole Aires Naketa Smith Carl Poole III Timothy OneGone Poole Blair Carr Ebony R. Poole Brown Shirley Poole Jared Poole Allison Stinson Shontal Danice Desharp Turner Donald G. Poole June 22 Pamela Murphy Claudius Brown Carmen Johnson

Delbert Poole Carl Poole, Jr.

Chianti Galloway Michael U. Poole June 23 Yolanda Watson Dion Washington Ugo Poole

Denise Beecham Tamara Poole Bobbie Murphy June 24 Gwyndolyn Matson June 17 Liisa Poole Derrick Brothers Sheila Poole Cassandra Cobbs-Williams SeAnna Poole-White Patrice Victor Allen June 19 June 25 Ashley Caballero Lavonne Poole Doneen Moseley Sommons Jeryl Adams Mike Poole Jozalyn Ward John Myrick Rosetta Smith Carr June 27 Clifton Smith Malik Watkins Zina Owens Norris Poole George Poole Michelle Hill Jennie Adams-Smith Alisa Poole Lopez Candace Zeigler Linda Murphy Kena Poole Tiffany Poole King June 29 Andrea Little Joelle Poole

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POOLE ANCESTRY: Facebook Faithful

Poole’s are staying connected using Facebook and below is a list of dedicated relatives with the greatest number of mutual family friends on the Poole Ancestry site.

Delbert Poole 77 mutual friends Bernadette Montgomery 69 mutual friends Carl Poole Jr. 68 mutual friends Timothy OneGone Poole 67 mutual friends Andrew Poole-brown 66 mutual friends George Poole 65 mutual friends Sheila Poole 64 mutual friends James Jaypee Poole 61 mutual friends Tamara Poole 59 mutual friends Damito Owen 58 mutual friends Kena Poole 57 mutual friends Ugo Poole 54 mutual friends Ebony R Poole Brown 54 mutual friends Jennie Adams-Stephens 53 mutual friends Meeka Peekaleeka White 52 mutual friends Doneen MoseleySommons 52 mutual friends Latesa G Jones 51 mutual friends Erica Wise 51 mutual friends Carlton Poole 50 mutual friends

POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

POOLE ANCESTRY: Facebook Faithful

POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

POOLE ANCESTRY: Facebook Faithful

POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

POOLE ANCESTRY: Facebook Faithful

POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

POOLE ANCESTRY: Facebook Faithful

POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

POOLE ANCESTRY: Facebook Faithful

POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

POOLE ANCESTRY: Facebook Faithful

POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

POOLE ANCESTRY: Facebook Faithful

POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

POOLE ANCESTRY FACEBOOK SITE: Family in Focus

GEORGE EDWARDS POOLE, Oakland, CA George is an avid Facebook user since 2008 with a circle of over 200 friends. He has a caring soul and sincere interest in the accomplishments of family and friends, always reaching out to others with greetings, photos, healthy food choices, food preparation and shopping tips, while spreading his love, encouragement and insight. His spiritual faith permits him to be reflective and open to a journey of universal messages and instructions. Dec. 6, 2010 – “Facebook is a way for our family to stay close and get to know each other. Our family is so large we will never get to meet in person, but we can get to know our history and our relatives that came before us. Let’s share and continue to love and support each other. Have a wonderful month, Love you all.” – GEP

CATHERINE HARVILL BILLINGSLEY, Birmingham, AL Catherine opens up her life with generosity and she is full of spirit and southern charm. She has been a Facebook user since 2009 and has easily amassed over 200 friends. She divides her love and time with family and friends, performs her duties and obligations as a pastor’s wife and carefully assists the clients in her real estate business. Catherine is a proud graduate of Miles College, the first of her 6 siblings to complete college. August 15, 2012: Thanks to all Alden Knights, Adamsville Knights, Graysville Knights, for all the support and love shown to us after we lost everything we had in the April 2011, tornado, and for your support during our long hospital stay and recovery period. It’s a wonderful feeling when others show how much they care, Pray for our family and we continue to Pray for all God's people. A heartfelt Thank You. January 1, 2013 – “Praise God, it is 4 minutes until a New Year, every minute God has given me, is sweeter than the minute before. To God Be the Glory for all He does for my family, He just keeps on Blessing us. Brought us a long ways from the April 27, 2011 tornado. For this we continuously give Him praise. One minute before He gives me another blessing, my Faith says so. Now its 30 seconds count down. Praise God. Happy New Year!” – CHB

DENISE ANNETTE (WALLACE) BEECHUM, Fayetteville, NC Denise has built a network of over 400 friends since joining Facebook in 2009. She has a cheerful outlook, an open heart and active mind. With an authentic regard for humanity, she quenched her desire for travel and adventure by proudly serving in the United States Coastguard. Denise loves family and honors her parents as an active participant in life and community, interested in history, politics, religion, music and current events. Sept. 2, 2012 – “When my big Brother passed I saw this beautiful butterfly. Today while out on the deck grilling my favorite foods I saw a beautiful butterfly. I know my brother watches over me when I saw that beautiful butterfly. R.I.P. Spooky. Gone but never forgotten!” – DAB

POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

AMOS WHITE V, New York, NY Amos White V is a publisher and writer – truly a communicator through music and lyrics. Facebook has been an easy networking tool for Amos, and collecting over 400 friends since 2007 has been 50% about sharing his life and 50% about spreading awareness of his nonprofit business. Amos is the Founder and President of The Artists Forum, a multi-arts service organization, specializing in events & media for artists. The diversity of New York suits Amos, where he is close to family and friends. February 10, 2013 – “Cool Video about the '20's. My grandparents were all born around 1900 (My grandmother was born this month in 1900, her husband about a year and a half before in Nov 1898. They got to see the world unfold. We have that same chance thru our current technology boom, so enjoy!” – AWV http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=684n8FO68LU

SHONTAL DANISE (POOLE) MOE, Federal Way, WA Shontal has been developing Facebook friendships since 2007. Ever since she took the leap of faith into the full-time operation of her new business, Forever Cakin’, she also uses the tool to advertise and market her cupcakes and confections. Shontal is utilizing her many artistic gifts and brings a flurry of imaginative products to her customers. Small business ownership can be all work and no play, but Shontal manages a busy schedule, checks in on family and friends, and lavishes love on her daughter Olivia. About Me: 2007 – “I am a person. I make mistakes and learn from them. I can be very demanding at times, I mean… I am a Leo! But, I can also be very sincere and easygoing, you gotta’ love me!” – SDM

TIMOTHY MICHAEL POOLE, Sacramento, CA Timothy is an enthusiastic Facebook user since 2009 with a circle of over 900 friends. He is a faithful instrument of God, lifting up his family and friends, consistently making time to be of service to others. He is a passionate deep water fisherman, dynamic and expressive DJ, self-starting businessman, mentor to youth and a gracious talk host on Wise Words With OneGone and Gospel Radio Show www.blogtalkradio.com. Feb 16, 2013 – “Father God as I continue to stand on your word, continue to lead my footsteps so that I may be a blessing unto the World, thank you for placing a kind spirit in me, thanks for a Humble spirit, now Lord I ask that you come into the Lives of those that don't know you give them knowledge and understanding of your Love. Now Lord there is someone who needs you right now. Touch them in Jesus Name.... Amen” – TMP

YVONNE MYRICK PENNINGTON, Lawrenceville, GA Yvonne easily draws the love and affection of friends and family with her warm personality and resounding character. She joined Facebook in 2009 and enjoys more than 200 friends. She is a loving wife and the mother of three grown children. Over a decade ago, she moved from California to Georgia, where she is now retired from teaching. Yvonne and her husband are faithful and active members of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, and giving of their experience and time to support the City of Hope Community Development Center. January 1, 2012 – “Thankful for the word given at Watch Night Services by Bishop Sheals. The Word is life! Thankful for so much this New 26

POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

Year. Life itself is a gift and blessing. May we love each other more... forget those things that are behind and press forward to the mark of the high calling. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.” – YMP

SeANNA POOLE-WHITE, Sacramento, CA SeAnna dreamed of attaining a college degree and recently reached her goal by completing the coursework in Early Childhood Education – Culture and Diversity. Her internal fortitude was tested as she juggled work, motherhood, and family, networking with over 100 Facebook friends that she acquired since joining in 2009. She has made a remarkable recovery over the past few months, with the help of God, when a routine heath procedure took a frightening turn. She has been determined to learn more about the Poole family, stays involved and contributes history records to the database for Poole Ancestry. January 4, 2013 – “After a while you learn that things really do fall into place and you will endureth the changing seasons of your life.” – SPW

BLAIR JOSHUA CARR, Alcoa, TN Blair is currently a student at Pellissippi State College. He joined Facebook in 2009, while in High School, and began building over 350 friendships. About Me: 2009 “My full name is Blair Joshua Carr. Whenever you see me you might think of me as a very serious and grave person. This is true for the most part, but a few people who get to see me when I’m not in public (mostly my family) have the privilege of seeing my goofy side. Yes a goofy side does exist. I like to sing and dance and roll around on the floor (especially in front of my grandma). I’m very simple and easy to please. Like most men, I have "a thing" for younger women, but recently I have developed quite the appetite for older women. I think that women in their late 30's and early 40's are very attractive. The perfect amount of aging (or wrinkles) gives their face a mature look that I think is one the prettiest things ever. They would have a young man such as myself to believe that they're self-conscious, but I know for certain that a fine woman knows how fine she truly is. Anyways, I attend an awesome church (First Apostolic Church of Maryville). I also I love to rap and write songs. Pretty much, I have told you all that I think is good for you to know about me for now.” – BJC

PAMALA (POOLE) SPRINGS, Dublin, CA The past few years have been very interesting for Pamala. She embarked on a business plan to develop a nonprofit organization for technology and science youth education, called PRIDE Museum. With a non-existent budget, she has utilized all marketing devices at her disposal. One fabulous tool she uses is Facebook, and after digesting every word published about creating personal sites, community pages and business pages – she jumped right in. She joined Facebook in June 2012 and now researches, develops, writes and posts daily, weekly and monthly content for PRIDE Museum, Wilma’s Girl, Adinkra Research Project, Vision Contest: What In the World Do We Need, Topper Green, Christine’s Sustainable Events Management, Poole Ancestry, Poole Family Ancestry, Wilson Ancestry and Wilson Family Ancestry. February 23, 2013 – “Thank you God for the many Blessings of my life. As I realize my fifty-ninth year on Earth, I praise Your name Dear Lord. Thank you for this time I am enjoying with my husband, children, grandchildren and family. Thank you for the friendships with my cousins. For many years in my youth, I believed my family would be lost from my life, never to be redeemed – partly due to my reluctance and neglect. By Your grace I will look my mother and father in the face when we meet in Heaven and tell them how I tried.” – PDS

POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

CEE DUB (Christopher L. Wallace), Fayetteville, NC Cee Dub is a man of many interests and talents who is devoted to family and committed to lifting the bar on parenting of his two young boys. He joined Facebook in 2005 and has a network of over 700 friends. An exceptional writer, Cee Dub expresses his thoughts in a “Reflective moment on Parenting”: by Cee Dub (Notes) on Friday, May 27, 2011 at 9:01am…“As I've told many people before, there is no hands-on manual for parenting. Parenting is very instinctive and you learn a lot about yourselves through the immense challenges of parenting. And I say this because I learned something else about my parenting this morning. Every Friday, the trash man comes early in the morning to pick up the garbage while I'm getting the boys ready for school. And almost everytime, my 3-year old Ren runs furiously to a window (whether it’s up or downstairs) to see the trashman pick up the trash---he's just yelling and screaming and just flat out excited. Then what do I do? I yell at him and say "Get out that window...go put your shoes on...go finish brushing your teeth...eat your breakfast...stop playing around so much or we are going to be late for school." And for those 10 or 20 seconds that follow, I just watch him fold into a cocoon of sorts because of what I've done. His face displays an emotion of sadness and his shoulders slump as if he watched his favorite toy get given away. It wasn't until this morning, however, that I realized something THAT small means so much! His desire to run and see the trash truck is basically the equivalent to me running to see my favorite team play or me getting paid, etc., etc. It puts you on a proverbial high and I essentially had been snatching that away from him. So when Ren walked away in sadness this morning because of me asking him to remove himself from that window, I intentionally expedited our process of getting ready for school/work and scampered out to the truck just so I could catch up with the garbage man before he left the neighborhood. And at the top of the neighborhood, there he was. That stinky ol garbage truck that my son ALWAYS runs to see and my son was strapped into his seat screaming "Dayeeeeeee Dayeeeeeee look at that truck! It's BIGGGGGGG dayeeeeeeeee...WOW! I love trucks!" I know that may seem small and insignificant to some, but as a growing parent and role model to my sons, that moment of reflection meant the world to me and provided me with the knowledge that I still have plenty of work to do to be a better part. This morning was a good start!” – CLW

BENÉ BAILEY, Sacramento, CA Bené Bailey is a busy woman and a stylish trendsetter, juggling her time as a mother, working woman, and the president of Women in Biz, Inc. organization. As an entrepreneur, Bené is the founder and editor of SHEccessful Magazine, which features successful women, promotes business owners and offers insightful articles and covers stories to inspire and empower women nationwide. Bené was elected to represent Sacramento Citizens of District 2 on the Sacramento Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisor in 2012. Her latest venture is Beauty Box TV, a YouTube site for Beauty tips and videos, which is a video sharing website that highlights local and national salons and barbershops; showcases how-to videos and beauty tips from everyday individuals and industry professionals due for launch in July '13. Her daughter, Jaéda is currently working on her own teen magazine, Sacramento Teen Fashion Magazine, which is due to launch in Sept '13. Bené received her education from California State University-Sacramento and DeVry University in Computer Forensics, Computer Information Science and Business Management. She began using Facebook in 2009 and has amassed 2183 friends. May 20, 2012:“As I prepared breakfast this morning, not for myself or because I wanted to, but for others as my duty/assignment as "Mom", I cracked only 3 eggs and got 6 yolks!!...on this Sunday, I am encouraged and reminded…"And all these blessings will come up and overtake you IF you obey the Lord" - This week I will have a Deuteronomy 28 spirit of expectancy! -Obey & Continue YOUR assignment!” – BB

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ROSETTA SMITH CARR, Montgomery, AL Rosetta Smith Carr is a polished, smart and savvy cousin who recently enrolled in college and successfully graduated with honors. Rosetta made a solemn decision to earn a degree and culminated her efforts to skillfully and advantageously exhaust her education entitlement benefits to achieve her goal. She previously worked for US Navy (Retired), and educated at the University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, Maryland, and Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach Campus, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Rosetta joined Facebook in 2009. June 15, 2013: Everyone finally made here for my graduation today. Hopefully, I'll be able to function considering I couldn't sleep. Poor Brandon didn't make in until 2:00 a.m. this morning and his flight was originally scheduled to arrive in Norfolk at 5:00 p.m. yesterday. Time for another cup of coffee. Sam and Sid (pampered dogs) are happy that Brandon and Blair are here. Both Sid and Sam are sleeping upstairs in the hallway outside the boys' bedrooms. LOL!!!. I'm so sleepy, but I'm afraid if I go to sleep right now, I'll be late for graduation which happens to be all the way in Hampton-DAMN. : ) April 22, 2013: Have you ever taken a test and wondered why the heck you studied when you could have been napping or watching one of your favorite shows? LOL!!! That was me tonight. Dr. Flannery purposely gives the most difficult test, I think. But, I passed his class with a B. : ) NO MORE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT. March 29, 2013: Approximately five more weeks until school is over, I can't wait! I'm tired of typing papers and doing math. : ( December 19, 2012: I can finally exhale now that I have completed my last two finals for the semester. September 10, 2012: Spring semester will start Wednesday, so I'll have plenty to occupy myself; taking 5 classes for the first time since I started college in 2009. I want to graduate May 2013. A little worried about the Accounting II, since math is not one of my strong points. – RSC

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MEMORIAL DEDICATIONS: Family Farewells

MELVINA McROY TRAVIS, (1932-2014)

Mrs. Melvina McRoy Travis began life's journey September 30, 1932 in Sacramento, California. She was the second of four children born to the union of Walter and Sallie Cora Poole McRoy. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. The family moved to Fresno, California in 1936, where she received her formal education. Melvina attended, graduated and received her diploma from Edison High School in 1950. She then moved to Oakland, California to attend the Barbering and Cosmetology Program, where she received her Cosmetologist License. She had many jobs over the years, first working as a Cosmetologist, Nurse's Assistant, then, working her way into the government. She started out in the government with the Social Security Department, in administration. Mel relocated to San Diego where she joined Calvary Baptist Church under Pastor S.M. Lockridge. After many years she moved her membership to St. Stephen's Cathedral Church of God in Christ. She met and married her husband of 34 years, Walter W. Travis, on January 7, 1972. She continued her works in the government working for Naval Ocean System Center (NOSC), where she retired after 39 years of service, retiring as a Contract Specialist and Buyer for the Government. Melvina enjoyed her retirement, her family, and friends to the fullest. She was preceded in death by, Husband Walter Travis, Father Walter McRoy, Mother Sallie McRoy, Sister Octavia, Daughter-in-Law Sandra Buford, Brother-in-Law Robert Snowden Sr., and Brother-in-law William A. Anderson. She leaves to cherish her memories: two sons Anthony S. Works, (Sharon) of Washington State and Richard M. Buford of Virginia, Brother Johnny J. Freeman Stockton, California, three Sisters Geraldine Snowden of San Diego, California, Ramona Anderson of Columbus, Ohio, and Loretta Qualls (Edward) San Diego, eight grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

MARY ANN SMITH EVANS, (1958-2014)

Mary Ann Smith was born on October 9, 1958 to the late Willie and Priscilla Smith in Montgomery, Alabama. Mary was the fifth of ten siblings. Mary was employed with the City of Detroit for 15 years. She met the love of her life, Michael Evans of 16 years, and was married for 12 years. Together they raised five beautiful children. She was dedicated to her work of truck driving. She also enjoyed watching movies in her leisure time. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Mary departed this life on October 14, 2014.

ROSETTA CARR, (1964-2014)

Rosetta Carr, 50, of Virginia Beach, VA, died Monday, March 24, 2014. Rosetta was born to the late Willie and Priscilla Smith, January 4, 1964, in Tuskegee, AL. She graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in 1983 and served honorably in the United States Navy for 20 years before retiring in 2003 as a First Class Petty Officer. She graduated from Bryant and Stratton College in 2013 with a BA in business administration. Rosetta loved her children unconditionally, and was elated to have recently become a grandmother. She also loved her two dogs, Sam and Sid, both of which were a comfort and joy to her and were her constant companions as her children got older. Rosetta is survived by her three children: Brandon Hakim Carr of Los Angeles, CA; Brittany Rasheeda Carr of Alcoa, TN; and Blair Joshua Carr of Alcoa, TN. Rosetta is also survived by one grandchild, Christian.

POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

BARBARA J. POOLE, (1937-2012)

Barbara Jean “Jeannie” Poole passed Dec 18, 2012. She was daughter of Jacob Poole and lived in Fontana, CA.

SHIRLEY ANN POOLE, (1949-2012)

On November 17, 2012, the Lord called out the name Shirley Ann Poole. The angels quickly assembled to begin preparation for the homecoming. All anticipation grew as God drew her breath and Shirley peacefully closed her smiling eyes, surrendering unto God. The trumpets sounded and the gates opened. Shirley fell into Jesus' arms and was welcomed to her final home. Shirley Ann Poole was born October 16, 1949, in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, to Henry Osburn Williams and Elizabeth Louise Patterson Williams. She attended Cannon McMillan High School in Canonsburg and went on to graduate from Victor Valley Community College with an associate degree in Business. Shirley married Sherman Lee Poole, and to this union were no children. Together they had a wonderful family of four daughters and one son. A humanitarian at heart, Shirley's love of people was second only to her love of God and family. She volunteered in many capacities throughout her life but she is best known for her work with her shelties, which are registered therapy dogs. Music always played an important role in Shirley's life, from soulful gospel renditions in church to many artists of jazz and blues. She was an avid housewife and hostess, school secretary, choir member, Vacation Bible School Director, a master of computer skills, friend and beloved wife and mother. Shirley is survived by her husband, Sherman Lee Poole, daughters Jeri Darnell Williams, Shelly Ann Wong, and Helena Elizabeth Sjullie, and a son, Sherman Lee Poole Jr. Shirley also had 8 grandchildren. Though Shirley will surely be missed on earth, all who love her know that she will be conducting and singing with the angels in Heaven, celebrating her eternal peace. A celebration of Shirley's life will be held at 1:00pm, November 21, 2012 at Sunset Hills Memorial Chapel located at 24000 Waalew Road in Apple Valley, CA, with Pastor Draymond Crawford officiating. Viewing will precede the service and interment will follow at Sunset Hills Memorial Park. All HOPE AACR Teams are especially invited to share in this event, by standing outdoors and greeting family and visitors upon entering and then taking their places in the back rows of the Chapel in silence during the entire service. Anyone who wishes to interact with the teams will do so at their own discretions after the services. Thank you HOPE AACR for your attendance and comfort during this time.

POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

CARROLL EUGENE ADAMS, (1950-2012)

On Friday, July 27, 2012 Carroll Eugene Adams continued on the path that God had designed for him to enter “The Kingdom”. Carroll Eugene Adams, known as “Eugene/Gene”, was the first child born October 22, 1950 to Theodore and Catherine Adams. As a curious young boy in Maryland, Eugene was very involved in Boy Scouts and sports. Eugene’s pursuit of public education led him to Central Consolidated School and eventual graduation from Edgewood High School. Gene entered the United States Air Force shortly after completing high school. He matured and his intellectual pursuits, while in the Air Force, equipped him to become an expert in aircraft engine maintenance. His demonstrated skills were recognized by major aircraft companies and he was sent abroad as a supervisor managing aircraft engine maintenance teams. Gene earned his Bachelor of Science Degree (Troy State University), a Master of Science Degree in Psychology (Pepperdine University) and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Cal Baptist University). He also became a 32nd Degree Mason in the F & AM Masonic Lodge 364. November 22, 1980 Gene married the love of his life Sarah L. Abram and began his spiritual growth. This included loving and nurturing many sons and daughters. He was first ordained as a deacon at Greater Peace B. C. Ft Walton Beach, FL. Gene served as a deacon and youth leader at churches in St. Louis, MO (New Sunny Mount), La Puente, CA (St. Stephens B. C.) and was recently elevated to Elder at his current home church Community of Faith Church in Houston, TX. His divine assignment and joy was the youth with special emphasis on the developmental needs of 7th and 8th grade boys. A man of integrity and character, he took on fathering and mentoring roles and left a spiritual inheritance for all those who knew him. Remembering him as a man with a solid foundation in the Lord Jesus Christ, it is now time for those who knew him to keep his legacy alive. Gene’s legacy will remain alive through his wife Sarah Lena Adams; father Theodore Adams, mother Catherine Adams, daughters Tera Mechelle Hardy (Craig), Ren'ia Harrison, Sylvia Conway: and Sons - Carroll Eugene Adams II; and Nicholas Adams. Godchildren: Jabrecia Jones, Erica Matthews and Kylin Satcher. Grandchildren – Tiara Blocker, Tyra Hardy, Takira Hardy, Tanniah Hardy, Munerisham Adams, Qeandre Adams, Tania Adams, Deschaun Adams, Teman Harrison, Devas Smith-Hornbeak. Great Grandchild – Taya Beasley, Aunts; Francis Macon, Jennie Stephens, Cora Adams, Gloria Adams and Doris Buck (Yacht). Brothers- Ted Adams, Jr. Belcamp, Md.; John Adams (Carole) Houston, TX; Glenn Adams Hyattsville, Md.; Tony Adams(Raymonda) Baltimore, Md.; Kevin G. Adams (Christie-Jo) Richmond, Va. Amos Abram Jr.(Terri) Monroe, LA, Ricky Abram (Karen)Frisco, TX Sisters: Eula V. Taylor, Emma Young (Ira Joe), Patsy Richardson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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POOLE FAMILY ROOTS: Digging into our History

POOLE - The origin of the surname Definition: From the Old English "pol," meaning pool, the POOLE surname referred to one who lived near a small body (or pool) of water.

Surname Origin: English Alternate Surname Spellings: POOL, POLE, POLES, POLL, POLLE ~~ U.S. History Fact: During the Civil War (1861-1865), there were 886 Poole’s enlisted in the military. 500 fought for the Union, 386 fought as Confederates. ~~ Our feet are firmly planted: Montgomery, Alabama

Decades of history come full circle in Montgomery, Ala. The pursuit of equal rights for all people links many of the city's historic events, from the controversy over slavery that launched the Civil War, to the civil rights movement of the 20th century; the events and places of Montgomery's past and future seem destined to meet up with each other.

Starting with the Civil War Montgomery made an early footprint on the United States just before and right at the start of the Civil War. The telegraph that ordered the first gunshots of the war came from Montgomery. After Alabama and other states seceded from the Union, Confederate leaders met here to form a new government.

The delegates who helped form the Confederacy needed a leader; Jefferson Davis was their man. He became president of the Confederate states atop the steps of the Alabama state capitol building. While in Montgomery, Jefferson and Mrs. Davis made their home in a White House—not the one many of us recognize today, but the First White House of the Confederacy. A sharp history buff will notice that there's also a White House of the Confederacy in Richmond, Va., but the distinction is in the name in this instance: the First White House of the Confederacy is in Montgomery. 33

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Inklings of the Future Few people may realize that San Francisco’s signature streetcars did not originate there; Montgomery introduced the entire world to the first electric streetcar system in the late 1800s. Perhaps the streetcars were a sign of things to come: in 1896, the Supreme Court handed down the Plessy v. Ferguson ruling, containing the notion of "separate but equal" facilities for white and African American citizens. Rather than live with segregation on a transportation system, African Americans boycotted streetcars all across the South. A few of the boycotts were quite successful.

The Bus Stops Here It was time for a boycott again when, in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus to another white passenger. Parks set tremendous forces in motion with her act of defiance that day. She was arrested for failing to adhere to the principles of segregation and it wasn't long before empty buses roamed Montgomery's streets. African Americans who supported Parks walked wherever they needed to go. "Voices of the boycott" were speaking out against the years of discrimination endured in the United States. The civil rights movement had fully begun. Today a museum for the "mother of the civil rights movement" honors Parks for her civil disobedience that day.

Civil rights activists looked for symbolism in their protests. They marched from Selma to Montgomery, publicly—but nonviolently— displaying their desire for a redress of the crimes against them. With the help of non-discriminatory organizations such as the St. Jude Catholic Hospital, along with a brave federal judge in Montgomery, Martin Luther King Jr. was able to lead a following of 25,000 marchers to the steps of Montgomery's capitol building—many decades later on the grounds where Jefferson Davis once stood. The march brought results: President Lyndon B. Johnson would later sign the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a major civil rights bill that successfully made it through Congress.

Montgomery Today Montgomery is a city with more than just an early chapter in civil rights history. Cultural festivals, theatrical performances, beautifully landscaped parks, and even a “Broadway Under the Stars” program showcase the modern, ever-changing, and trendy parts of the city. Montgomery hosts one of the 10 largest Shakespeare festivals in the world; a memorial for famed country singer Hank Williams; a Hyundai Motor Manufacturing and Assembly plant; and an Air Force base that was once the site of a flight school operated by the Wright brothers.

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VINTAGE DOCUMENT: By CAROLYN (WATKINS) VICTOR A Poole descendant and mid-1990’s Reunion Organizer

POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

By Pamala (Poole) Springs - Written for her children in 2005

SUMMER MEMORIES IN THE HOME OF GRANDPA ISAIAH AND GRANDMA MARY ALICE POOLE

Grandpa Isaiah and Grandma Mary Alice Poole lived in Tulare, California on Peanut Street. Their three bedroom house was roomy and may have served as a retirement home for the couple when they moved there from P Street, after all their children were grown.

The Poole family had lived together on several farms in California where Isaiah and Mary Alice raised their six children: Clara, George, Mildred, Raymond, Walter and Charles.

The youngest son, Charles was our father, and my sister Gwyn and I were among the youngest grandchildren. Isaiah and Mary Alice were in their mid-fifties when we were born.

Grandpa was a tall and solidly built man with dark skin and chiseled features that cradled his warm eyes. Grandma was a large woman with a soft brown smiling face. During the time we knew her, she carried over 400 pounds on her medium frame. Grandma suffered from physical ailments, such as arthritis and high blood pressure -- and given her weight, certainly there may have been more.

Their house was always clean and orderly. Grandma washed dishes after every meal and cleaned all of her work spaces before she left them. All of the walls in their home were painted with strong colors, such as olive green, dark magenta, hot pink and bright yellow – there was not a white or cream wall in the house.

The elderly couple were early risers and began their day around 5:00 a.m. Grandma used a wooden cane to steady herself as she moved from one room to the other. Once she reached a room, she would pull up her chair and situate it where most household items would be within her reach. In the morning she would mildly sigh as she went about her daily chores. She would say in a soft voice, “Grandma’s knees / ankles / feet are hurting her today”, and then not speak another word of complaint the rest of the day.

They started their day with a BIG breakfast. Grandma would keep us girls occupied in the kitchen by instructing us where to find certain items she would be using to cook. She would prepare a full “farmers” breakfast, consisting of a variety of foods such as catfish, fried chicken, pork chops, bacon, eggs, grits, potatoes, and biscuits. Table spices and garnishes were homemade butters, jellies, chowchow, and hot sauce.

We would all sit at the table together for breakfast, and when we were done, Grandpa went out into the yard and he wouldn’t come back inside to rest until dinner time. Visitors of every ethnic background would drive by and stop their cars or trucks in front of the house and give him a “hollar”. They laughed and exchanged pleasantries – everyone would inquire about Mary Alice. While in the yard, Grandpa tended his vegetable garden and fruit trees. When Grandma sent us into the yard for fresh air, we would follow Grandpa while he told us the names of his plants and trees and when they were expected to flower or produce. Grandpa would remind us not to step on certain yard plants and caution us from touching various trees and bushes. Grandpa raised chickens and geese on the property for eating purposes.

Inside the comfortable house, soft pillows covered every chair and couch. There was a story to be told about all of the wall decorations, candy dishes, figurines, and pillows – most every treasure was a gift from their children and their families. Grandma had a big white doll with curly blond hair which she named “Caroline”, who occupied a permanent seat on the living room couch. A family member had given it to her as a special gift. This was a plastic doll – called a “walking doll”, because it was over two feet tall and when it stood upright on the floor, you could take its hand and walk it across the floor. Grandma would dress Caroline in different clothes, comb her hair and admire her. Although I am sure EVERY girl grandchild asked Grandma if they could play with Caroline, the answer was always “No”. Grandma would tell us to only look at her…she didn’t want her to get broken. I would ask Grandma at least ten times a day if I could play with her (hoping because I was the baby girl - I might be her most favorite grandchild and she would miraculously consent). Grandma would look at me with understanding and softly repeat, “No”.

I always took an interest in Grandma’s sewing corner. I couldn’t understand just how she organized it, but she would reach into her separate bags and pull out old jeans, shirts, dresses, etc. for her quilt making. She would cut and measure her fabric, talking all the while. After she threaded her sewing machine, Grandma would stay in that spot for hours, just going about her sewing work and churning out quilt after quilt.

Grandma was a true believer in religious healers. She would listen to preachers on the radio and watch evangelists’ on television. We knew she believed that some of her medical ailments would be cured through faith.

At bedtime we slept in the magenta room, FULL of old clothes and souvenirs belonging to her family. Grandma would tell us, “these clothes belong to so-and-so, this thing is so-and-so’s” – and the item would stay in her home until they came back to claim it. When it was time to sleep, my imagination came alive with all of the shadows and hanging articles that seemed to float around the room. I was always sure there was something moving in the closet! The best Grandma would do to ease my complaining was to open the room door a crack, instead of shutting it completely.

The home was generally very quiet, and Grandma would caution us not to make a lot of noise and disturb Grandpa in his chair. They must have enjoyed watching our growth from year to year – wondering what we city girls (Sacramento) could possibly say next. Grandma let us talk to her until our hearts content and she would just listen and laugh as we went on to the next subject. I was twelve when Grandpa died. Grandma moved from their home to Richmond and stayed with her oldest daughter Clara until her death 2 years later. Clara and her husband Pete kept that home in Tulare for over 25 years.

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Poole… Who I Am

Featured are personal biographies from family members in “Poole… Who I Am…”

You are invited to submit a paragraph (or more) about who you are. We’re not requesting anything confidential or proprietary, just general knowledge that family now and in the future can look upon for encouragement and inspiration.

We hope you will choose to participate!

Poole… Who I Am… KIMBERLY MONIQUE WALLACE My parents are Christopher and Gloria Wallace. I was born and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina. I am 26 years old. I am the grand-daughter of Eugene Wallace Jr. and Buelah Mae (Stoddard) Wallace. I have two older brothers named James McDonald and Christopher Lorenzo Wallace. I am the only girl. I have two nephews and one niece. I am a junior at Fayetteville State University and I am pursuing my teaching degree.

Poole... Who I Am... GE’GINA (POOLE) KENNER My parents are Delbert Poole who was born to Sarah (Wilson) Hester and George Poole, my mother, Vergena (Jackson) Robertson was born to Estelle Jackson and Clayton Robertson. I was born in San Luis Obispo, CA. My mother remarried and that forced my sister and I to have an experience (LIFE CHANGES). A big culture shock my sister and I endured, Theresa (Poole) McCallister to move to Sacramento, San Jose, and then Richmond, CA. Raised in the Great Bay Area, I had always wanted a big family, so I had 7 of my own; four boys and three girls. I later moved to Bakersfield, where I married a wonderful man, Derrick Kenner, Minister/Correctional Officer. I work at Snapple as a Quality Control Tech and then Calcot Industries Co., etc. We were married six and a half years, then we divorced. I now have twelve lovely grandchildren with two sets of twins. I am a very educated black SINGLE woman, and God Fearing.

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Poole… Who I Am… CHRISTOPHER L. WALLACE My parents are Christopher and Gloria Wallace. I used to work as a communications intern with the NFL's Carolina Panthers back in 04-05 and was a community sports reporter for the local newspaper (The News & Record) back in 2004. My service to the community now includes service as the Communiversity and Undergraduate Programs Director at UNC Chapel Hill. There, I manage a program that serves students in grades K-5 who have been selected by schools to serve in our Communiversity program primarily because of academic or cultural enrichment needs.

Our curriculum focuses primarily on cultural enrichment and homework assistance as we expose these students to opportunities that they may, otherwise, not have. I've now been at UNC for about 9 months. Prior to that, I served 4 and a half years at an agency called the Black Child Development Institute of Greensboro. There, we served students who were deemed "at-risk" of academic failure and also planned and executed service to the community such as community park cleanups, feeding the homeless projects and much more. While working with the students, we provided homework assistance and academic skill-building.

My primary focus tends to be African-American boys, who per data and studies, appear to consistently trail their peers in academic achievement levels and that crap has to stop at some point. We have to be bigger, stronger and more responsive to the needs of our community and actually listen/be there for our students. Half the battle is actually showing up.

Poole… Who I Am… PAMALA (POOLE) SPRINGS My parents are Charles Poole and Wilma Wilson. I grew up in San Jose, CA, married, raised three children and worked for over 20 years at technology corporations and start-up’s in Silicon Valley. I later moved to San Joaquin County and spent several years working in property management. Today, I work as the founder of PRIDE Museum, a nonprofit for technology and science education that serves K-12 youth in the Bay Area and now have three grandchildren.

Poole… Who I Am… CHARLES RALO ANTHONY I am Charles Anthony, the great grandson of Elisha Dillard and Sarah Myrick Poole. I live in Las Vegas, Nevada and grew up in the Bay Area, California. I attended college at Xavier University of New Orleans, Louisiana, earning a Bachelor's of Art in Mass Communications. My first job was as a news reporter/writer for newspapers in Atlanta and in Oakland. I'm married to my wonderful wife, Anjanette, and have two small children, Ezekiel, and Alanji. I currently work for as a Facilities Manager for TELUS International in Las Vegas. We love to travel, cook and party of course! So happy to be a part of this family. I love you all even if I do not know you personally!!

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Poole Family Photos

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POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

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POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

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POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

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POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

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POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

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POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

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POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

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POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

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POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

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POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

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POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

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POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Perspective on Life before and after John and Mary Poole 2013

Descendants of John and Mary Poole

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JOHN AND MARY (PORTER) POOLE FAMILY in 1880

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JOHN AND MARY (PORTER) POOLE FAMILY in 1890

John Poole and all his children were surely overcome with grief at the loss of Mary (Porter) Poole, in 1890, at the young age of 36. Nonetheless, the family had to push on to make it through this difficult time. The children she left behind were the following ages:

SAMUEL, age 21 (was married by age 21, with children) JERRY, age 19 (was married by age 18) WILLIAM, age 18 (would marry at age 35) ELLA, age 13 (would marry by age 19) ISAIAH, age 11 (would marry by age 29) PRECILLA, age 9 (would marry by age 20) MARY LOU, age 6 (would marry by age 15) CHESTER, age 4 (would marry by age 22) JAMES, age 2 (would marry by age 21)

Eldest son, Samuel took Chester into his household and six years later when eldest daughter Ella married, she took James into her household.

It is unknown exactly when Jerry and William died. Ella passed away in 1909 at the young age of 32. Interesting fact: Each of the remaining children passed away 10 years apart; Isaiah – 1934, Mary Lou – 1944, Chester – 1954, Samuel (eldest) and James (youngest) – 1964, and Precilla – 1974.

We use ancestry documents, Marriage and Census records, to follow the children in their adulthood and glimpse at their growing families.

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SAMUEL POOLE (1869-1964) Census: 1920, 1930, 1940

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JERRY POOLE (1871-Unknown) Marriage Record: 1889

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WILLIAM POOLE (1872-Unknown) Marriage Record: 1907

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ELLA POOLE WHITE (1877-1909) Marriage Record: 1896 Census: 1910

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ISAIAH POOLE (1879-1934) Census: 1910

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PRECILLA POOLE MURPHY (1881-1974) Census: 1920, 1930, 1940

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MARY LOU POOLE ROSTIC MYRICK (1884-1944) Census: 1900, 1920, 1930, 1940

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CHESTER POOLE (1886-1954) Census: 1910, 1920, 1940 WWI Draft Card

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JAMES “JIM” POOLE (1888-1964) Census: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and WWI Draft Card

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Descendants of John and Mary Poole

1 John Poole 1844-1926 + Mary Porter 1854-1890

2 Samuel Poole 1869-1964 2 Jerry Poole 1871-Unknown 2 William Poole 1872-Unknown 2 Ella Poole 1877-1909 2 Isaiah Poole 1879-1934 2 Precilla Poole 1881-1974 2 Mary Lou Poole 1884-1944 2 Chester Poole 1886-1954 2 James Poole 1888-1964

* 2nd wife of John Poole: + Fannie Poole 1837- Unknown

Finale…

Descendants of John and Mary Poole

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Descendants of Samuel Sephus Poole

2 Samuel Sephus Poole 1869-1964 + Polly Brown 1873-1942 3 Richard Poole 1893-Unknown 3 Mary Lou Poole 1894-Unknown 3 Johnny Poole 1895-Unknown 3 Isaiah Henry Poole 1898-1966 + Mary Alice Fulton 1897-1969 4 Clara Poole 1916-2004 + M.P. Pullom 1916-1994 5 Tyrone Darrell Parker 1940 + Vera Buckley 1942 6 Darrell Dayane Parker 1963 4 George Samuel Poole 1920-1989 + Sarah Sally Wilson 1920-2010 5 Delbert Eugene Poole, Sr. 1942 + Virginia L. Jackson 1946 6 Gina E. Poole 1963 7 De’Sharp Bai’Shir Turner 1979 8 An’Uylia Turner 2005 8 Da’Shar Turner 2009 7 Va’Verri Nai’lah Turner 1981 8 Novonne Gilbert 1989 8 Najae Gilbert 1989 8 Nyebriah Turner 1997 8 Alexander Garrett 2001 8 Malachi Turner 2004 8 Makyla Turner 2004 7 De’Jarrnah Jar’din Smith 1986 8 Destiny Smith 2006 8 Damien Smith 2007 + Companion Roy Galloway Unknown 7 Roy’ale Mar’quil Galloway 1991 7 Chardonnay Ann Galloway 1992 + Companion Kevin Grissom, Sr. 8 Keilah Grissom Unknown 8 Kevin Grissom, Jr. Unknown 7 Chianti Chablis Galloway 1994 7 Dia’monte Giovanni Galloway 1997 6 Theresa Poole 1964 7 Chanise F. Stallworth 1984 8 Fatelyn Hall 2009 7 Shinise E. Poole 1992 7 Maurice C. Oliver 1995 82

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Continued… Descendants of Samuel Sephus Poole 7 Tyrice J.L. McCallister 1998 6 Delbert Eugene Poole, Jr. 1967 * 2nd spouse of Delbert Eugene Poole, Sr.: + Victoria A. Willits 1946 6 Alisa Lee Poole-Lopez 1971 7 Antaneah Davielle Ruiz 1998 + Able Vasquez Lopez, Sr. Unknown 7 Able Lopez, Jr. 2005 6 Robert Scott Poole 1974 + Christine Moore 1979 7 Anne Dorian Poole 2006 7 Baela Elyssa Poole 2007 7 Isaiah Silvan Poole 2011 * 2nd spouse of George Samuel Poole: + Dorothy Hester 1922-1996 5 George Edwards Poole 1944 6 Yolanda Watson Unknown 7 David Thompson 1985 7 Alanna R. Brown 1987 7 Tierra M. Taylor 1995 7 Jacqueline C. Watson 1997 7 Julian A. Watson 1999 6 Rhonda Poole Unknown 7 Garey Cotton, Jr. Unknown 7 Gerald Cotton Unknown 8 Gianna Rae Unknown + Cassandra Jones Unknown 6 Latesa Georgette Jones 1974 7 Ethan Daniels 2012 5 Bernadette Thelma Poole 1946 6 Tanya Ferguson Jones 1964 + Andre Jones Unknown 7 Andre Jones II 1987 8 Ahzan Jones 2008 7 Jocelynne Jones 1990 5 Norris Edmund Poole 1949 6 Desiree Poole-Martinez 1984 + Hector Martinez Unknown 7 Jace Martinez 2012 4 Claude Poole 1922-1932 4 Mildred Poole 1924-1997 + Clato Barnes, Sr. 1916-1972 5 Clato Barnes, Jr. 1944 + Jean Seegers 1947 6 Joseph Barnes 1977 5 Marlene Kay Barnes 1947 6 Henry Mac Bolar 1971 6 Antawn Bolar 1977 6 Jason Lee Bolar 1980

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Continued… Descendants of Samuel Sephus Poole 4 Raymond L. Poole, Sr. 1926-1990 + Doris J. Philips 1928 5 Charles Poole, Sr. 1944-2012 + Vonzetta Curry Unknown 6 Charles Poole, Jr. 1963 6 Darren Poole 1964 6 Darrell Poole Unknown 6 Stacy Poole Unknown 6 Carmen Poole Unknown 6 Charles David Poole Unknown *2nd wife of Charles Poole, Sr. + Vivian McKinney Unknown 6 Anthony McKinney 5 Marion Poole 1945 + Dawan Unknown 6 Robert Poole Dawan 1963 6 Neigh Bonte’ Dawan 1967 6 Jihad Jerimah Stephen Dawan 1974 6 Marie Nebeehah Dawan 1976 6 Shakree Marquan Dawan 1978 6 Sufyan Quadir Dawan 1980 6 Maryum Quadira Dawan 1982 6 Medina Nabeehah Dawan 1984 5 Debra R. Poole 1947 + Henry Richardson, Sr. Unknown 6 Henry Richardson, Jr. 1973 7 Montrel Richardson 1992 7 Shatazia Richardson 1993 7 Mia Richardson 2003 6 Doree Richardson 1981 + Travis Collins Unknown 7 Trayven Collins 2003 7 Dayla Collins 2007 7 Theron Collins 2012 5 Sheryl L. Poole 1949-1988 6 Anthony Ray Biggins 1969 5 Raymond L. Poole, Jr. 1956-2010 6 Ramona Poole 1979 6 Raymond L. Poole, III 1986 5 Wayne A. Poole, Sr. 1960 + Sharon (__) Unknown 6 Tamara (__) Unknown 6 Wayne A. Poole, Jr. Unknown 4 Walter Howard Poole 1930-1997 + Terri Dowell 1962 4 Charles Everett Poole 1933-2003 + Wilma Wilson 1935-1998 5 Gwyndolyn Marcelle Poole 1952 + John Wesley Dixon, Sr. Unknown

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Continued… Descendants of Samuel Sephus Poole 6 Tahirah Asha Walker Lujan 1974 + Verenice Lujan Unknown 6 John Wesley Dixon, Jr. 1977 + Virna Montevirgen Unknown 7 Jonathan Wesley Dixon 2013 * 2nd spouse of Gwyndolyn Marcelle Poole: + Lyle Matson Unknown 5 Pamala Denise Poole 1954 + Errol Renard Springs, Sr. 1952 6 Kibibi Shani Lemay Springs 1973 6 Errol Renard Springs, II 1976 + Stacy Lee Walsh 1977 7 Kaitlyn Elizabeth Springs 2003 7 Quincy James Springs 2006 6 Akilah Marie Springs 1981 + Anthony Lee Winbush 1981 7 Aria Leanne Winbush 2008 * Second spouse of Charles Everett Poole: + Mary L. Speier 1936 4 Marmon Poole 1936-1937 4 Merle Poole 1936-1937 3 Dizzy Poole 1900-1990 + Virgil Henry Adams, Sr. 1905-1953 4 Frances Alverta Adams 1926 + John Cal Macon 1926 5 Doneen Alise Macon 1947 + Richard Lee Moseley, Sr. 1933 6 Damito Jo Moseley 1963 6 Renita Elise Moseley 1966 7 Terraun Avery Starkes 1987 7 Vincent Kirk Young, Jr. 1988 6 Mari Frances Moseley 1968 7 Chasz Levon-Frances Smith 1992 6 Kalandra Denys Moseley 1970 7 Elaysha RaVae Childs 1990 6 Richard Lee Moseley, Jr. 1972 5 Bibiana Alois Macon 1948 6 Marcella Macon 1965 + Louis Rollins 1964 6 Barry Keith Monroe 1966 6 Michelle Deanna Monroe 1970 + Cedric Hill Unknown 7 Jaquece Lisa Hill 1988 7 Renecia Jovana Hill 1989 5 Cheryl Mignon Macon 1949 6 Lisa Marlon Macon 1970-1986 6 Laura Jean Abernathy 1973 5 Flabiano Moring Macon, Sr. 1953 + Sheena Jackson Unknown

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Continued… Descendants of Samuel Sephus Poole 6 Darlene Jackson 1971 * 1st spouse of Flabiano Moring Macon, Sr. + Wanda ( ) Unknown 6 Troy Macon 1972 * 2nd spouse of Flabiano Moring Macon, Sr. + Brenda Poarch Unknown 6 Flabiano Moring Macon, Jr. 1981 6 Andrea Dominique Macon 1982 5 Dawn Cal Macon 1957 + Ibraahiym bar El Kadessh 1947 4 Theodore Roosevelt Adams 1928 + Catherine Hilda Parran 1930 5 Carroll Eugene Adams 1950-2012 +Teresa Flowers 1948 6 Tera Adams 1970 + Chris Blocker Unknown 7 Tiera Blocker 1989 6 Carroll Eugene Adams, II 1976 * 2nd spouse of Carroll Eugene Adams: + Sarah Lena Abram 1952 5 Theodore Roosevelt Adams, Jr. 1952 5 John Wesley Adams 1953 + Carole Hilton 1956 6 Justin Adams 1982 6 Jessica Adams 1984 6 Wesley Jarrid Adams 1993 5 Glenn Harvey Adams 1955 + Robin Egelston 1960 6 Tia Lynn Adams 1984 7 Arianna Adams-Allen 2005 6 Elise Marie Adams 1985 + Christopher Verstraete Unknown 7 James Verstraete 2010 5 Anthony Adonais Adams 1956 + Dawn Adams Unknown 6 Jery’l Adams 1983 + Rebecca Adams Unknown 7 Alaceyanna Moore 2003 7 Chloe Adams 2009 7 Bella Marie Adams 2012 6 Coniah Adams 1989 5 Kevin Girard Adams 1962 + Ramona Edlow 1962 6 Amber Janae Adams 1983 6 Lance Adams Unknown 4 Elizabeth Mae Adams 1929 + Alfred Robison 1921-1989 5 James Jerome Robison 1943 6 Shannon Elizabeth Robison 1968 86

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Continued… Descendants of Samuel Sephus Poole 7 Raymond White, Jr. 1986 7 Sheanna Robison 1988 6 Jimi Anita Robison 1970 7 Jonathan Frierson 1988 7 Alan Williams 1990 6 James Jerome Robison, Jr. 1972 6 Justin Kendricks 1974 + Diane Lasko 1950 6 Kelly McNeal 1971 6 Kala Myles 1983 6 Ricky Myles 1985 4 Virgil Henry Adams, Jr. 1931-1973 + Jo Ella Stard 1934 5 Jon Henri Adams 1951 + Brenda Swift 1950 6 Jon Henry Adams, Jr. 1971 7 Auna Adams 1991 6 Marcus Wenzel Adams 1972 6 Tiffany Lavirge Adams 1974 * 2nd spouse of Jon Henry Adams: + Elizabeth Elaine Perry 1956 6 Tracy Lynn Adams 1984 5 Janet Marie Adams 1959 + Lester Robinson Unknown 6 Brandon Reese Robinson 1983 6 Danielle Robinson 1986 5 Virgil Henry Adams, III 1962 + Adrienne Denise Williams 1961 6 Amber Denise Adams 1988 6 Morgan Monna Adams 1995 5 Kenneth Samuel Adams 1964 + Tracy Sizemore 1968 6 Justin Ryan Adams 1991 6 Sarah Marie Adams 1993 6 Loren Ashley Adams 1995 4 Harold T. Adams 1933-1993 + Cora Marie Gaines 1934 5 Ruenell Denise Adams 1956 5 Vanessa Karen Adams 1957 4 Jennie Belle Adams 1935 + Louie David Stephens, Sr. 1925-1993 5 Louie David Stephens, Jr. 1959 + Brenda Hendricks 1961 6 Louie David Stephens, III 1984 6 Whitney Lubre Stephens 1988 5 Michael Jean Stephens 1961 5 Daryl Anthony Stephens 1962 5 Renee Denise Stephens 1964 + Victor Bernard Jemison 1963

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Continued… Descendants of Samuel Sephus Poole 4 Andrew Leonze’ Adams, Sr. 1936 + Marion F. Henry 1940 5 Beverly Joyce Adams 1957 + Wesley Munson 1957 6 Tina Marie Munson 1981 5 Rhonda Lynn Adams 1959 6 Janelle Richards 1977 6 Sharelle Brazzel 1982 6 Julius Ricardo Brazzel, II 1990 * 2nd spouse of Andrew Leonze’ Adams, Sr.: + Gloria Phillips 1939 5 Darnell Leonard Cooley 1964 + Patricia Morgan 1964 6 Darnell Ellis Cooley 1989 6 Kaylah Nikol Cooley 1993 3 Clifton Poole 1902-1906 3 Jacob Poole 1903 – Unknown + Willie Lee Child 1908 4 Herman Poole, Sr. 1925 + Emelda Jones 1928 5 Herman Poole, Jr. 1954 + Mary Jean Loring 1957 6 Anthony Tyree Poole 1986 6 Marcus Andrew Poole 1990 5 Emelda Poole 1957 5 Phillip Poole 1959 + Donna Jean Hester 1963 6 Kyle Nathan Poole 1993 5 Richard Poole 1961 + Annette Savage Unknown 6 Stephanie Poole 1979 * 1st spouse of Richard Poole: + Demetria Jones 1964 6 Erica Robin Poole 1983 6 Eryn Poole 1990 4 Bobby Poole 1927-Unknown 4 Earlene Poole 1929-1987 + Paul Maxwell Unknown 5 Robert Keith Maxwell 1951 + Janice Wellmaker 1951 6 Cory David Maxwell 1977 6 Tony Lee Maxwell 1981 5 Ronald Craig Maxwell 1957 5 Tonya Paulette Maxwell 1959-1985 + Lawrence Bridges 1956 6 John Lawrence Bridges 1980 6 Michael Paul Bridges 1982 5 Felicia Earlene Sampson 1961 + Demetrius Jenkins Unknown

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Continued… Descendants of Samuel Sephus Poole 6 Dion Washington Unknown 6 Jered Jenkins Unkown 4 Carl Poole, Sr. 1931 +Delores Speiginer 1933 5 Carl Poole, Jr. 1953 + Jeanette Ann Cooper 1953 6 Tiffany Nicole Poole 1974 + Xavier King, Sr. Unknown 7 Xavier King, Jr. Unknown 7 Michael Troy King Unknown 6 Carl Poole, III 1975 2nd wife of Carl Poole, Jr. + Michelle (___) Unknown 6 Joelle Poole Unknown 6 Damian Norfleet Unknown 6 Nakeesha Norfleet Unknown 3rd wife of Carl Poole, Jr. + Marsha (___) Unknown 5 Carla Poole 1954 + Hugh William Wise Unknown 6 Stephanie Lynn Wise 1976 6 Erica Marie Wise 1979 + James Sowder Unknown 7 Arya Sowder 2014 * 2nd spouse of Carla Poole: + Lee Farley, Jr. 1946 5 Carlton Poole 1955 + Lorraine Jordan Unknown-2002 6 Shon Antonee Poole Unknown-1977 6 Shontal Danise Poole 1977 + (__) Moe Unknown 7 Olivia Moe Unknown + Randalyn K. Woolery Unknown 6 Shenea Nicole Poole 1980 7 Naja Poole Unknown 6 Tony James Poole 1982 7 Audriana Poole Unknown 6 Jeramy Carl Poole 1984 5 Carlotta Poole 1956 5 Carlette Poole 1958-1958 5 Carlyle Poole 1959 + Teresa Woods 1964 6 Tyler Brice Poole 1990 6 Jared Mitchell Poole 1992 5 Carlena Margarita Poole 1964 + Gregory Baugh 1963 6 Sheree Irene Baugh 1986 6 Jennifer Cherrelle Baugh 1986 6 Kenneth James Baugh 1994

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Continued… Descendants of Samuel Sephus Poole 4 Sherman Lee Poole, Sr. 1934 5 Emma Delane Poole 1954 6 Alexis Asberry 1982 + Anna Rose Pappion 1934-1989 5 Sherman Poole, Jr. 1966 * Wife of Sherman Lee Poole, Sr.: + Shirley Ann Williams 1949-2012 4 Leroy Poole 1936 + Adlena Lillie Brooks 1929 5 Brenda Diane Jones 1949 6 Karesha Lynn Williams 1968 6 Roy Lee Jones 1970 5 Rolette Linda Thweatt 1951 6 Elliott Nathaniel Thweatt 1974 6 Isaac Westley Thweatt 1982 5 Robert Westley Knight 1956 6 Stacy Tyler 1973 6 Shan Latrice Knight 1977 5 Stephanie Faye Palmer 1959 6 William Palmer 1979 6 Alicia Faye Palmer 1983 4 Barbara Poole 1937 4 Kenneth Poole 1940 + Marrilyn Mayes 1941 5 James Tyrone Simmons 1958 5 George Brian “Chico” Bennette 1960 5 Dana Lynn Lawrence 1963 6 Brian Leonard Moffett 1984 6 Brandon Lynn Moffett 1986-1991 5 Kena Lenee Poole 1968 + Steven T. Watley, Sr. Unknown 6 Christa Janee Williams 1990 6 Steven Trunell Watley, Jr. 1993 4 Fredrick Allen Poole 1942 + Delores Prado 1943 5 Mark Allen Poole 1966 5 Jennifer Ann Poole 1971 4 Carol Ann Poole 1944 + Frank Joseph Romeo Unknown 5 Brian Joseph Romeo 1967 + Karen Marie Welka 1961 * Companion of Carol Ann Poole: + Derrick Scott James Unknown 5 Lisa Yolette James 1968 3 James William Poole 1906-1992 + Sue Williams Unknown * Companion of James William Poole: + Eloise C. Farrell Unknown 3 Sallie Cora Poole 1908-1996

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Continued… Descendants of Samuel Sephus Poole + Johnny Freeman, Sr. Unknown 4 Johnny Freeman, Jr. 1927 + Jewel Smith Unknown 5 Johnny Lamont Freeman 1948 * 2nd spouse of Johnny Freeman, Jr.: + Arlethia Thompson 1931-1994 5 Vincent Jonathan Freeman Unknown 5 Michael Keith Freeman 1955 + Diane Williams Unknown 6 Tol’Ra’ Freeman 1978 * 2nd spouse of Michael Keith Freeman: + Pamela Sanders 1960 5 Darrell Colt Freeman 1959 + Donna Biemerte 1957 6 Lurice R. Freeman 1982 6 Darrell Colt Freeman, Jr. 1983 6 Danielle Sallie Freeman 1988 * 2nd spouse of Darrell Colt Freeman: + Debra Lehmar 1957 6 Celeste Sallie Freeman 1990 5 Judie Ann Freeman 1961 + Orville John Ward, Sr. 1957 6 Orville John Ward, Jr. 1985 6 Jason Christopher Ward 1988 5 Mark Edward Freeman, Sr. 1965 + Delores Walker 1963 6 Danae Freeman 1984 6 Darielle Freeman 1989 6 Mark Edward Freeman, Jr. 1989 * 2nd spouse of Sallie Cora Poole: + Walter McRoy 1900-1936 4 Octavia McRoy 1931-1931 4 Melvina McRoy 1932-2014 + Walter Wesley Travis 1925 5 Anthony Works Buford, Sr. 1951 6 Anthony W. Buford, Jr. Unknown 5 Richard Morgan Buford, II 1957 + Sandra J. Davenport Unknown 6 Latasha N. Buford 1977 6 Richard M. Buford, III 1978 4 Geraldine McRoy 1934 + Robert Walter Snowden, Sr. 1933 5 Dennis Covette Snowden, Sr. 1952 + Pamela Joyce Hawk Unknown 6 Lysa Mari Snowden 1979 6 Dennis Covette Snowden, II 1981 * 2nd spouse of Dennis Covette Snowden, Sr.: + Teri Jackson 1954 6 Marjorie Claire Snowden 1978

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Continued… Descendants of Samuel Sephus Poole 5 Robert Walter Snowden, II 1954 + Carmen Leadon 1952 6 Teri Michele Snowden 1974 + Roderick De’Shaun Greene 1974 7 Denai Te’Jazon Greene 1992 * 1st spouse of Robert Walter Snowden, II: + Elaine Smith 1953 5 Karen Michelle Snowden 1958 + Henry Lee Davis 1955 6 Henry Lee Davis, II 1976 4 Romona McRoy 1936 + William A. Anderson 1931 5 Harold O. Anderson 1954 + Latia M. Slate Unknown 6 Timothy Lamont Slate 1974 * 1st spouse of Harold O. Anderson: + Shirleen Johnson Unknown 6 Savarra Le Nae Anderson 1974 * 2nd spouse of Harold O. Anderson: + Katherine Brown Unknown 6 Whitney Ann Anderson 1986 5 Van B. Anderson 1956 + Retoyna Wright Unknown 6 Van B. Anderson, II 1983 6 Joshua W. Anderson 1987 5 Romona L. Anderson 1960 + Anthony Pitts Unknown 6 Pierre L. Pitts 1981 * 2nd spouse of Romona L. Anderson: + Donald Bowman 1940 6 Bianca L. Bowman 1991 6 Mercedes L. Bowman 1993 * 3rd spouse of Sallie Cora Poole: +Eric Young 1907-1981 4 Loretta Young 1948 + Roger Hamilton Unknown 5 Stephanie Hamilton 1970 + Michael Jones Unknown 6 Roger Christopher Hamilton 1973 * 2nd spouse of Loretta Young: + Leon Edwards Qualls Unknown 3 Ella Luvern Poole 1910-1972 + Lacy Williamson 1911-1947 4 Rosella Williamson 1930 + Elijah Williams 1924 5 Peggy Lee Williams 1947 + William D. Foster 1942 6 Scott Lacy Foster 1962 7 Lacy Foster, II 1992

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Continued… Descendants of Samuel Sephus Poole 7 Sage Foster 1993 7 Justin Foster 1994 6 Coby Lee Foster 1963 + Donald Pickens Unknown 7 Emmanuel Pickens 1989 7 Christian Pickens 1991 6 Jana Lynn Solomon 1965 7 Antonio Maurice Baxter 1987 * 2nd spouse of Rosella Williamson: + James Henry Wright, Sr. 1920-1979 5 Tyrone Christopher Wright 1954 5 James Henry Wright, Jr. 1956 6 Shavon Janell Wright 1981 5 John Arnold Davis 1958-1972 4 Georgella Williamson 1932-1982 + Floyd L. Cook, Sr. 1928 5 Floyd L. Cook, Jr. 1949 5 James Cook, Sr. 1951 + Andrea Thurman Unknown 6 James Cook, Jr. 1983 6 Georgella Gene Cook 1985 6 Porche Tomar Cook 1985 5 Juanita Cook 1953 + Lawrence James Cannon, Sr. Unknown 6 Lawrence James Cannon, Jr. 1974 + Lenetra Williams Unknown 7 Ravion Cheron Cannon 1994 * 2nd spouse of Juanita Cook: + Charles Lawrence Unknown 6 Sa’Nita Chareca Lawrence 1981 6 Na’ Tasha Renee Lawrence 1983 + Kyle Blanco 1984 7 Kyle-Preston Lawrence-Blanco 2002 *2nd spouse of Na'Tasha Lawrence: +Jedidiah Washington 1985 7 Josiah Lawrence-Washington 2004 7 Trinity Washington 2007 7 Zechariah Washington 2010 5 Charles Cook 1955 5 Maurice Cook, Sr. 1956 + Shirlee Elaine Bankhead Unknown 6 Laloni G. Cook 1979 6 Maurice Cook, Jr. 1980 6 Jamari Maurice Cook, III Unknown 6 Donna D. Smith Unknown 5 Robert Lee Cook, Sr. 1957 + Receda Singleton Unknown 6 Robert Lee Cook, Jr. 1978 5 Vincent Leroy Cook, Sr. 1964 93

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Continued… Descendants of Samuel Sephus Poole + Yvonne Shankle Unknown 6 Michael Vincent Cook Unknown 6 Vincent Leroy Cook, Jr. Unknown 6 Krystyna Lucille Cook 1989 * 2nd spouse of Ella Luvern Poole: + Mack Brown Jones, Sr. 1886-1961 4 Mackare “Peter” Jones 1941 + Ethel Lee Hogan 1939 5 Lawrence Martin Jones 1968 * 2nd spouse of Mackare Jones: + Margaret Cullum 1935 5 Lorna Ella Jones 1968 4 Horace “Dickie” Jones 1943 + Helen McGilroy Unknown 5 Theophadus Xavier Jones 1966 * 1st spouse of Horace Jones: + Diane Cason 1943 5 Christine Diane Jones 1969 6 Angelic Akinson 1985 + Mitchell Lyn Johnson, Sr. Unknown 6 Mitchell Lyn Johnson, Jr. 1987 6 Rickyette Jones Johnson 1988 6 Darnell Earl Johnson 1992 6 Dainilsha Johnson 1993 5 Aaron Mitchell Jones 1972 4 Lupe Jones 1944 + Paul Jones Unknown 5 Athia Marie Jones 1962 + Todd Davis 1960 6 Anthony Byron Stephen Davis 1990 * 1st spouse of Lupe Jones: + Benjamin Edward Bailey, Sr. Unknown 5 Benjamin Edward Bailey, Jr. 1963 + Valarie Marlowe 1962 6 Bené Valarie Bailey 1982 7 Jaéda Bené Montgomery 2000 6 Benjamin Edward Bailey, III 1983 * 2nd spouse of Benjamin Edward Bailey, Jr: + Kimberly Lambert 1966 6 Sydney Kamille Bailey 1993 * Companion of Lupe Jones: + Robert A. Perry Unknown 5 Regina Lynn Perry 1964 + Rueben Samuel Mejorado 1960 6 Samuel Wayne Mejorado 1981 6 Daniel Samuel Mejorado 1983 * 2nd spouse of Lupe Jones: + Amos Aloyisus “Jim” Moody 1929 5 George Bernard Moody 1972

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Continued… Descendants of Samuel Sephus Poole 4 Delores Jones 1947 + Clyde Lee Murrey 1938 3 Flora Poole 1912 4 Dorothy Owens 1934-1952 5 Sharon Henry 1950 + Robert Payne Unknown 6 Pamela Marie Payne 1975 6 Deshan Florette Payne 1977 6 Isaiah Jones 1981 6 Phelonious Jones 1984 4 Jesse Owens 1936 + Edna Hardy Unknown 5 Metra Maline Owens 1957 6 Byron Owens 1980 * 2nd spouse of Jesse Owens: + Ailean Harris Unknown 5 Zanetta LaShell Owens 1963 + Terry Clark, Sr. Unknown 6 Terry Clark, Jr. Unknown 6 Teresa Clark Unknown * 3rd spouse of Jesse Owens: + Vera Black Unknown 4 William Eugene Owens 1938 5 Michael Owens 1962 5 Zina Owens 1964 + Claudia Redcross 1945 3 Robert Poole 1914-1959 + Artiza “Artie” Allen 1913 4 Albert Ray Poole 1933-1979 + Audrey Harris 1935 5 Angela Rochelle Poole 1957-1987 6 Christopher W. Anderson-Poole 1980 6 Kristina K. Phelps 1987 5 Rodney Lynn Poole 1958 5 LaVonne Yvette Poole 1964-1994 4 Jimmy Lee Poole 1934-1948 4 Brenda Joyce Poole 1942 + Charles Hill Unknown 5 Charles Carnell Hill 1959 + Charlott Lynae Lewis 1960 6 Erika Rachelle Hill 1986 7 Lathan (__) Unknown 6 Stephen Charles Carnell Hill 1988 * 2nd wife of Carnell Hill: + Sylvia Browning Unknown 6 Derrick Alexander Hill 1993 * 2nd spouse of Brenda Joyce Poole: + Eddie Carter 1936-1976 5 Eugene Haskell Carter 1964

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Continued… Descendants of Samuel Sephus Poole + Karen Denise Little 1963 6 Rianna Denee Carter 1992 5 Tamara Lynette Carter 1965 + Kevin Ward Unknown 6 Jozalyn Ward Unknown 6 Mylan Ward Unknown 4 Roy Raymond Poole 1944 + Loretta Parsons 1946 3 Pauline Poole 1916-2005 + Fred Hackett 1914-1994 4 Mark Anthony Hackett 1958 +Christine Shornick 1967 5 Basha Miran Hackett Unknown 5 Geovanna Magdalena Hackett 1993 4 Kimberly Victoria Hackett 1959 + Earnest Lawrence King 1959 5 Jessica Diane King 1981 5 Tiffany Victoria King 1985 5 Brittany Nicole King 1988 5 Courtney Noel King 1988 3 Frank A. Poole, Sr. 1919-1987 + Ruth Johnson 1921 4 Frank A. Poole, Jr. 1940 + Betty Griffin 1946 5 Rolanda Poole-Miller 1960 6 Branden Miller Unknown 6 Sari Ray Miller Unknown 6 Roland Rolo Franklin Unknown 6 Paul lon’kno Watson Unknown 5 Timothy Poole 1965 5 Sheila Monique Poole 1969 6 James A. Poole 1984 4 Donald G. Poole, Sr. 1942 + Agnes D. Allen 1942 5 Donald G. Poole, Jr. 1963 + Kim Hunt Unknown 6 Donald G. Poole, III Unknown 5 Bruce W. Poole 1963 6 Brittney Poole Unknown 5 Brian S. Poole 1963 * 1st companion of Frank A. Poole, Sr.: + Barbara Wyatt Unknown 4 Carnell Poole 1947 4 Delores Poole 1949 * 2nd companion of Frank A. Poole, Sr.: + Veronica E. Senger 1943 4 Arthur Frank Poole 1958 5 Lacy Lee White 4 Tonga Poole 1959

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Continued… Descendants of Samuel Sephus Poole 4 Regina Poole-Blow 1960 * Companion of Regina Poole-Blow + Dwight Holmes, Sr. Unknown 5 SeAnna Poole White 1976 6 Iysha Chapman 1999 6 Sheniah White 2002 6 Evangelin White 2008 * Spouse of Regina Poole-Blow + Dominique A. White, Sr. Unknown 5 Dominique A. White, Jr. 1978-2010 5 Jameeka Veronica Marie White 1980 6 Leira Argeena Marie Santos 1998 6 Rueben Arrell Huerta-Nunez 2008 4 Karen Poole 1961 + Anthony Brown Unknown 5 Tiffany Brown Unknown 5 Christopher Brown Unknown 5 Anna Brown Woods Unknown 5 Andrew M. Poole-Smith Unknown 5 Claudius Brown Unknown 6 Latre Brown Unknown 6 Zion Brown Unknown 5 Ebony R. Poole Unknown 6 Destyni Brown Unknown 6 Re’Zon Brown Unknown + Mario Batton 6 Marquis Jeremiah Batton 2014 5 Tamara Poole Unknown 6 Alize Averette Unknown 6 Earl Averette Unknown 4 Michael Ugo Poole 1963 + Lissa (__) 1968 5 Paul James Unknown 5 Anastasia Poole 1988 6 Gage (__) 2008 5 Michael Poole 1992 4 Sena Poole 1966 5 LaVoy Poole Unknown * Second wife of Samuel Sephus Poole: + Nellie Hicks 1888-1955

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Descendants of Jerry Poole

2 Jerry Poole 1871-Unknown + Lucy Barnes 1872-Unknown

Jerry Poole died in the Coal Mines in Warrior, Alabama. No known descendants of Jerry and Lucy Poole.

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Descendants of William Poole

2 William Poole 1872-Unknown + Everlena (__) Unknown 3 David Poole 1909-1971 + Lucille White Unknown-1971

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Descendants of Ella Poole

2 Ella Poole 1877-1909 + Amos White, Jr. 1876-1959 3 Viola White 1897-Unknown + Isom Chapelle Unknown 4 Willie James Chapelle Unknown 4 Rudy Chapelle Unknown 4 LeRoie Chapelle 1919 + Bernice Elkins 1923 5 Anthony Chapelle 1954 + Clara Paden 1955 6 Clyde Keith Chapelle 1978 6 Isom Chapelle 1987 6 Lauren Bradley Chapelle 1990 4 Emmitt Williams Chapelle, Sr. 1925 + Rosemary Phillips 1928-1994 5 Emmitt William Chapelle, Jr. 1949 5 Carlotta Chapelle 1956 5 Deborah Chapelle 1958 + James Tyrone Harris, Sr. 1951 6 Christopher Chapelle Harris 1992 4 Helen Chapelle 1927 + Robert Calvin Enge 1925-1976 5 Paul Eric Enge 1951 + Caroline Henderson 1950 6 Kari Enge 1980 6 Erika Enge 1981 6 Paul Calvin Enge 1983 5 Bryant Enge 1959 + Agnes Mabin 1963 6 Bryant Thomas Enge 1989 6 Brittany Enge 1990 5 Robert Isom Enge 1965 + Natasha (__) Unknown 6 Calvin Gregory Enge 1991 6 Tiashia A. Enge 1994 3 Willie Joe White, Sr. 1898-1981 + Adele Jackson 1900-1990 4 Willia Mae White 1918 + Walter Williams 1912-Unknown 5 Dorothy Williams 1936 + Alfred Boyd, Sr. Unknown 6 Alfred Boyd, Jr. 1960 + Waynette Stanley Unknown 100

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Continued… Descendants of Ella Poole 7 Kira Lynette Boyd Unknown 6 Myshia Boyd 1961 + Jean Claude Bourget Unknown 7 Jean Pierre Bourget 1991 6 Mark Sebastian Boyd, Sr. 1962 + Saundra Ann Bufford Unknown 7 Mark Sebastian Boyd, Jr. 1991 6 Lisa Boyd 1963 5 David Charles Williams 1937 + Barbara Lee 1941 6 David Charles Williams, II 1965 + Laura (__) Unknown 7 Anne Williams Unknown 6 Brent Lee Williams 1972 6 Devery Maeral Williams 1981 6 Aubrey Brianne Williams 1982 4 Doris White 1919-1974 + Felix Thomas, Sr. Unknown 5 Felix Thomas, Jr. 1943 + Lois (__) Unknown 4 Willie Joe White, Jr. 1921 + Ida Mae Bell 1926 5 Willie Joe White, III 1944 + Bonnie Fendrick Unknown 6 Sara Ruth White 1980 6 Esther Dawn White 1982 5 Jennifer White 1946 + Barry Bagby Unknown 6 Marsha Bagby 1970 5 James C. White, Sr. 1948 + Carol Steel Unknown 6 James C. White, Jr. 1975 6 Janetta White 1979 5 Cynthia White 1950 + Jefferie Beamen Unknown 6 Daphne Beamen 1970 6 Beanea Beamen 1989 5 Patricia White 1952 + Billy Weeks Unknown 6 Christopher Weeks 1974 5 Jeffrey White, Sr. 1957 + Emma (__) Unknown 6 Jeffrey White, Jr. Unknown 5 Ocie White 1959 4 Charles White, Sr. 1923-1969 + Cleo Clayton 1932 5 Charles White, Jr. 1951 5 Bernetta White 1953 + Quentin Goodwin Unknown

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Continued… Descendants of Ella Poole 6 Patrice Goodwin 1975 6 Quentin Goodwin 1980 5 Jeanetta White 1953 5 Carl E. White 1954 5 Steve White 1956 6 Tracy White 1975 4 Eugene White 1925 4 Angie White 1928-2010 + Adele Ingram, Sr. 1922-1994 5 Adele Ingram, Jr. 1948-1987 + Barbara Smith Unknown 6 Cyndi Ingram 1971 + Arthur McQuarry Unknown 7 Joslyn McQuarry 1989 7 Joshua McQuarry 1992 6 Denine Ingram 1972 6 Enika Ingram 1975 7 Anthony Ingram 1994 6 Anton Ingram 1976 * 2nd spouse of Adele Ingram, Jr.: + Lori Ruth Unknown 6 Adele Ingram, III 1987 5 Arlette Ingram 1953 + Leonard Willis Unknown 6 Henry Willis 1977 6 Justin Willis 1980 6 Jacob Willis 1984 5 Robert Ingram 1954 + Angelle Allen Unknown 6 Ronald Ingram 1976 6 Angie Ingram 1981 6 Crystal Ingram 1981 6 Gabriel Ingram 1983 6 Monique Ingram 1984 5 Vincent Ingram 1956 + Jocelyn Williams Unknown 6 Christopher Ingram 1992 5 Andy Ingram 1964 4 Minnie White 1930 + Edward Wood, Sr. 1927-1980 5 Valerie E. Wood 1954 5 Edward Wood, Jr. 1960 + Veronica Gregory Wood 1968 6 Taylor A. Wood 1996 6 Edward Wood, III 2005 * 2nd spouse of Minnie White: + Alvin Dixon 1928-2012 4 Amos White, IV 1932 + Alice Kathryn Bowers 1942-1975

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Continued… Descendants of Ella Poole 5 Amos White, V 1964 5 Alicia White 1968 6 Derek Andre White 1984 6 Jessica Amber White 1987 6 Drew Alexander White 1990 6 Loren Ayanna White-Platt 1994 * 2nd spouse of Amos White, IV: + Betty (__) Unknown 5 Jabari White 1982 4 Patrick White 1936-1961 4 Ella White 1938 + John Jones Unknown 4 John White 1940 + Mary Williams Unknown 5 Jonathan White 1972 5 Jason White 1975 4 Carole Ann White 1945 + Albert Thompson, Sr. Unknown 5 Mark Thompson 1967 + Daphne (__) Unknown 5 Brian Thompson 1979 5 Trevor Thompson 1983 5 Albert Thompson, Jr. Unknown 3 Jesie Mae White 1900-Unknown + Robert Bruce, Sr. Unknown 4 Inez Bruce Unknown + Robert Haniel, Jr. Unknown 5 Robert Haniel, III Unknown 4 Maggie Bruce Unknown + George Walker Unknown 5 Kurt Walker Unknown 4 Charlie Bruce Unknown + Florence (__) Unknown 5 Charlie Edward Bruce Unknown + Vera (__) Unknown 6 Charlie Edward Bruce, III Unknown 6 Armond Bruce Unknown 6 Jocelynne Bruce Unknown 5 Floyd Eric Bruce Unknown 5 Jacqueline Ann Bruce Unknown 5 Cathy Elaine Bruce Unknown 4 Jesse Mae Bruce Unknown + Claude McDonald Unknown 5 Bruce McDonald Unknown 5 Clark McDonald Unknown 5 Lawrence McDonald Unknown 5 Sheila McDonald Unknown 4 Johnny L. Bruce, Sr. Unknown + Jeanie (__) Unknown

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Continued… Descendants of Ella Poole 5 Johnny L. Bruce, Jr. Unknown 5 Jesse Bruce Unknown 5 Lois Bruce Unknown 5 Inez Bruce Unknown 5 Jeanie Bruce Unknown 5 Annete Bruce Unknown 5 Alberta Bruce Unknown 4 Robert Bruce, Jr. Unknown + Marie (__) Unknown 5 Robert Bruce, III Unknown 4 Anne Mae Bruce Unknown 4 Mary Louise Bruce Unknown + Walter Bibbins, Sr. Unknown 5 Bebra Bibbins Unknown 5 Stanley Bibbins Unknown 5 Kent Bibbins Unknown 5 Walter Bibbins, Jr. Unknown 3 Effie Mae White 1902 + Lee Fred Colvin Unknown 4 Algia Colvin Unknown + Shelly Sharpe Unknown 5 Wanda Faye Sharpe Unknown + (__) Crosby Unknown 6 Ramon Crosby Unknown 6 Keisa Crosby Unknown 5 Michael Sharpe Unknown 5 Steven Sharpe Unknown 5 Shelly Sharp, Jr. Unknown 4 Alfonso Colvin, Sr. Unknown + Agnes (__) Unknown 5 Alfonso Colvin, Jr. Unknown 4 Elizabeth Colvin Unknown + (__) Watkins Unknown 5 Pierre Watkins Unknown 6 John Pierre Watkins Unknown 6 Jasmine Watkins Unknown 5 John Wesley Watkins Unknown 3 Lucille White 1904-Unknown + Lucious Colvin, Sr. Unknown 4 Margaree Colvin Unknown 4 Ernestine Colvin Unknown 4 Lucious Colvin, Jr. Unknown 4 William Colvin Unknown 4 Ella Colvin Unknown 4 Joseph Colvin Unknown 4 Ernest Colvin Unknown 3 Elizabeth White 1906 + Archie Williams 1903-1956 4 Ella Elizabeth Williams 1927

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Continued… Descendants of Ella Poole + Clifford Cannon, II 1925 5 Clifford Cannon, III 1946 5 Charles Edwins Cannon 1947 + Jennifer Davis Unknown 6 Amie Chrie Cannon 1972 + (__) Henderson Unknown 7 Ny’era Henderson Unknown 7 Esai Henderson Unknown * 2nd spouse of Clifford Edwins Cannon: + Bridget Baker Unknown 6 Amie Chrie Cannon 1978 * 2nd spouse of Ella Elizabeth Williams: + Henry L. Crenshaw Unknown 4 Archie Williams, Jr. 1928 + Sarah Spiker Unknown 5 Denise Elizabeth Williams Unknown 5 Sarah P. Williams Unknown 4 Artie Williams 1928-1928 4 Eugene Williams 1930-1953 4 Juanita Williams 1931-1948 4 Doris Williams 1934 + Henry Brown Unknown 5 Theodore Brown Unknown 6 Tiffany Brown Unknown 4 Horace Williams, Sr. 1934 +Yvonne E. Peters Unknown 5 Dianne W. Williams Unknown + Xavier Jenkins, Sr. Unknown 6 Xavier Jenkins, Jr. Unknown 6 Rafael Jenkins Unknown 5 Horace Williams, Jr. Unknown 5 Cheryl Williams Unknown 5 Carl Williams Unknown 5 Ketina Williams Unknown 3 Alice White 1907 3 James Clinton White 1908 3 Marqaree White 1909 + Robert Norman Unknown 4 Clifford Norman Unknown

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Descendants of Isaiah Poole

2 Isaiah Poole, Sr. 1879-1936 + Julia Ann Chambers 1888-1974 3 James Poole 1904-1994 + Anna Mable King 1917 3 Lucille Poole 1906-Unknown 3 Dora Mae Poole 1909 + Prince Green 1904-1964 4 Dessie B. Green 1927 4 Genie Lee Green 1929 4 Daniel Green 1931 3 Elsie Poole 1912-1997 + Theodore Giddens Unknown 4 Lucille Giddens 1934 + Herbert Zeigler 1931 5 Robert Zeigler, Sr. 1955 + Vickie Lee Unknown 6 Robert Zeigler, Jr. Unknown 6 Shannon Zeigler Unknown 5 Larry Zeigler 1957 6 Corlius Zeigler Unknown 6 Cory Zeigler Unknown 5 Michael Zeigler 1958 5 Donald Zeigler, Sr. 1960 + Marcelle (__) Unknown 6 LaTasha Zeigler Unknown 6 Tasha Zeigler Unknown 6 Candice Raye Zeigler Unknown 6 Donald Zeigler, Jr. Unknown 5 Gary Zeigler, Sr. 1962 + Cheryl Gavins Unknown 6 Victoria Zeigler Unknown 6 Gary Zeigler, Jr. Unknown 3 John Henry Poole 1921-1921 3 Nathanial Poole 1915-1984 + Hattie Woody 1916 – Unknown 4 Nathanial Poole, Jr. 1935 3 Isaiah Poole, Jr. 1922-2003 + Rosie Jackson 1923 4 Arthur Lee Poole Unknown 5 LaTonya Poole Unknown 5 Dewayne Poole Unknown 3 Johnnie Mae Poole 1925-1991 3 Julia Ann Poole Unknown 106

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Continued… Descendants of Isaiah Poole + William Johnson 1911-955 4 Annie R. Johnson 1929-1931

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Descendants of Precilla (Drucilla) Poole

2 Precilla (Drucilla) Poole 1881-1974 + Shack Murphy 1873-1937 3 John Murphy, Sr. 1901-1949 +Mary Elizabeth Griffin 1905-1947 4 Catherine Murphy 1922 + Robert Captain, Sr. 1922-1994 5 Robert Captain, Jr. 1941 + Karen Ward Unknown 6 Robert Captain, III Unknown 6 Krystal Captain Unknown 6 Kathleen Captain Unknown 7 Amber Nicole Captain Unknown 5 Carolyn Captain 1943 6 Mark Captain 1958 + Sebrina (__) Unknown 7 Tiffany Captain Unknown 5 Jacqueline Captain 1959 + Mark McClendon 1959-1984 4 Alberta Murphy 1924-1994 + Harry Hartsfield 1921-1981 5 Haroldeen Hartsfield 1946 6 Tewahado Holness 1984 6 Soloman Holness 1986 5 Joyce Hartsfield 1948 5 Albert Hartsfield, Sr. 1949 + Grace Hobbs Unknown 6 Stacy Hartsfield 1977 6 Albert Hartsfield, Jr. 1982 5 Richard Hartsfield 1953 + Joyce Foster 1948 6 Christopher Hartsfield 1980 6 Kelley Hartsfield 1987 6 Michael Hartsfield 1990-1993 5 Judy Hartsfield 1956 + Leon Holmes Unknown 6 Jessica Holmes 1987 5 Anthony Hartsfield, Sr. 1958 + Darlene Miller Unknown 6 Anthony Hartsfield 1986 6 Scott Wesley Hartsfield 1992 5 Roderick Hartsfield 1961 + Janice Johnson Unknown 6 Brandon Hartsfield 1987 6 Johnathan Hartsfield 1988 108

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Continued… Descendants of Precilla (Drucilla) Poole 6 Ebony Hartsfield 1990 4 Louise Murphy 1926-1965 + Silas Hunt 1914-1988 5 Harry Murphy 1946-1963 5 Johnny Murphy Hunt 1955 4 Edith Murphy 1926 5 Bobbie Murphy 1947 4 John Murphy, Jr. 1928-1972 + Irene Watson 1929-1994 5 Gary Murphy Unknown 5 Pamela Murphy 1949 6 Adianne Murphy Unknown 4 Willie Murphy, Sr. 1930 + Louise Coats Unknown 5 Kevin Murphy Unknown 6 Yolanda Murphy Unknown 6 Stephanie Murphy Unknown 5 Darayal Murphy Unknown 5 Michael Murphy, Sr. Unknown 6 Michael Murphy, Jr. Unknown 5 Willie Murphy, Jr. Unknown 6 Shiantia Murphy Unknown 6 Marquee Murphy Unknown 5 Jacinta Murphy Unknown 6 Wilbert Murphy Unknown 5 Katherine Murphy Unknown 4 Henry Murphy 1933 + Doris (__) Unknown 5 Janet Murphy Unknown 6 Robert Murphy Unknown 6 Rhonda Murphy Unknown 6 Rodney Murphy Unknown 5 Francine Murphy Unknown 5 Frances Murphy Unknown 6 Ernest Murphy Unknown 5 Diane Murphy Unknown 6 Gabrial Murphy Unknown 5 Tracy Murphy Unknown 5 Adrian Murphy Unknown 6 Techeal Murphy Unknown 6 LeAndre Murphy Unknown 6 Quenton Murphy Unknown 3 James Murphy, Sr. 1902-1967 + Louvenia Robinson 1904-1976 4 Sarah Murphy Unknown + Larry Williams Unknown 4 James Murphy, Jr. Unknown 5 Phillip Murphy Unknown 4 Camilla Murphy Unknown

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Continued… Descendants of Precilla (Drucilla) Poole + James Elder Unknown 5 Cedric Elder, Sr. Unknown 6 Daron Elder Unknown 6 Darius Elder Unknown 6 Cedric Elder, Jr. Unknown 5 Eric Elder Unknown 6 Ericka Elder Unknown 6 Wardell Elder Unknown 5 Brian Elder Unknown 5 Marcus Elder Unknown 5 Renita Halter Elder Unknown 6 David Elder Unknown 3 Willie Murphy 1905-1935 3 Walter Murphy 1907-1965 + Marie (__) Unknown 3 Alec Murphy 1908-Unknown 3 Shackleford Herman Murphy 1910-1975 + Elizabeth Thomas Unknown 4 Linda Murphy Unknown 5 Pamela Murphy Unknown 4 Charles Murphy 1952-1989 + Lisa (__) Unknown 5 Thayer Murphy Unknown 5 Thaddeus Murphy Unknown 4 James Murphy Unknown 3 Mattie Murphy 1911-Unknown 3 Sarah Murphy 1912-1941 + Eugene Wallace, Sr. Unknown 4 Eugene Wallace, Jr. 1931-1991 +Beulah Mae Stoddard 1935-2010 5 Eugene Wallace, III Unknown + Dreamer (__) Unknown 6 Brian Wallace Unknown 7 Bradley Wallace Unknown 6 Camile Wallace Unknown 6 Enis Wallace Unknown 5 Sarah Wallace Unknown + David Williams, Sr. Unknown 6 David Williams, Jr. Unknown 6 Darryl Williams, Sr. Unknown 7 Torrence Williams Unknown 7 Farrah Williams Unknown 7 Darryl Williams II Unknown 6 Erica Williams Unknown 5 Betty Wallace Unknown + Michael Turner Unknown 5 Carolyn Wallace Unknown + (__) Pickett Unknown 6 Brittany Pickett Unknown

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Continued… Descendants of Precilla (Drucilla) Poole 6 Chelsea Pickett Unknown 5 Rebecca Wallace Unknown 5 Angela Denise Wallace Unknown 5 Annette Wallace Unknown 5 Anthony Wallace Unknown + Cynthia (__) Unknown 6 Antonio Wallace Unknown 6 Ebony Wallace Unknown 7 Antonia Murray Unknown 7 Precious Wallace Unknown 7 Geneva Wallace Unknown 6 Antwon Wallace Unknown 5 Christopher Wallace, Sr. Unknown + Gloria McDonald Unknown 6 Christopher L. Wallace Unknown 7 Lorenzo Wallace Unknown 7 Andrew Wallace Unknown 6 James McDonald Unknown 7 J’Yana McDonald Unknown 6 Kimberly Wallace Unknown 5 Michael Wallace Unknown + Karen (__) Unknown 6 Shanda Wallace Unknown 6 Alexis Wallace Unknown 5 Leon Wallace Unknown + Lakeisha (__) Unknown 6 Leon Wallace Jr. Unknown 6 Laquan Whitted Unknown 5 Rueben Wallace Unknown + Tenita (__) Unknown 6 Raven Wallace Unknown 6 Rain Wallace Unknown 4 Priscilla Wallace 1932 + Willie Smith Unknown 5 Bennie Goodson 1950 + Eunice Erwin 1950 6 LeCheryl Goodson Unknown 6 Sharon Goodson Unknown 6 Monica Goodson Unknown 5 Terrance Wallace 1953 5 Wilmadean Wallace 1954 5 Mary Ann Smith 1959 6 Aires Naketa (Priscilla) Smith Unknown 5 Felicia Smith 1960 5 Sara Smith 1962 5 Henrietta Smith 1963 5 Rosetta Smith 1963 + (__) Carr Unknown 6 Brandon Carr Unknown

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Continued… Descendants of Precilla (Drucilla) Poole 6 Brittany Carr Unknown 7 Christian Stone Martin Carr 2013 6 Joshua Carr Unknown 5 Gertrude Smith 1965 + Wilfred Phelps Unknown 6 Antonio Phelps 1986 6 Brandon Phelps 1990 6 Brittany Phelps 1990 4 Emma Jean Wallace Unknown + Bobby Copeland, Sr. Unknown 5 Renee Copeland Unknown 5 Robert Gary Copeland, Sr. 1955-1992 6 Robert Copeland, Jr. Unknown 6 Andrea Copeland Unknown 6 Skyler Copeland Unknown 5 Robin Copeland Unknown 5 Richard Copeland Unknown 5 Ronnie Copeland Unknown 4 Leon Wallace, Sr. 1937-1990 + Daisella “Daisy” Holt Unknown 5 David Wallace, Sr. Unknown + Melanie Hagger 6 David Wallace, Jr. Unknown + Marissa Tanner Unknown 7 David Wallace, III 2012-2012 7 Jax Tanner Wallace Unknown 6 Darian Wallace Unknown + Keisha Jones Unknown 7 Madison A. Wallace Unknown 6 Danielle Wallace Unknown 5 Pricilla Wallace Unknown 6 Stephanie Wallace Unknown 5 Evonne Wallace Unknown 5 Leon Wallace, Jr. Unknown + DaShawn Mays Unknown 6 Jessica Ruth Wallace Unknown 6 Mikayla Lynn Wallace Unknown 6 Lindsey Renee Wallace Unknown 3 Freeman Murphy 1915-1952 4 Ronald Murphy Unknown 5 Shevone Murphy Unknown 4 Iris Murphy Unknown 5 David Austin Unknown 5 Donnell Austin Unknown 5 Kim Austin Unknown 5 Daryl Austin Unknown 3 Alfred Murphy 1917 + Virginia Burnette Unknown 4 Alfred Lee Murphy 1945

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Continued… Descendants of Precilla (Drucilla) Poole 5 Niema Murphy Unknown 5 Jronique Murphy Unknown 5 Toshanna Murphy Unknown 5 Demarco Murphy Unknown 4 Myron Glen Murphy 1946 5 Kawane Murphy Unknown 4 William Charles Murphy Unknown 5 Joshua Murphy Unknown 5 Kefinna Murphy Unknown 3 Mary Jean Murphy 1920-1990 + Robert Colvin Unknown 4 Denise Colvin Unknown 5 May Carlett Douglas 1965-1988 5 Gary Harrison Unknown 5 Robert Harrison Unknown 4 Kenneth Colvin, Sr. Unknown 5 Kenneth Colvin, Jr. Unknown 5 Tracy Colvin Unknown 5 Kelley Colvin Unknown 4 Gary Colvin Unknown * 2nd spouse of Mary Jean Murphy: + Carl Worley Unknown 3 Eddie Lee Murphy 1922-1943 + Willie Wilson, Sr. 1922-1955 4 Annette Wilson 1942 + Mathew Magee Unknown 4 Willie Wilson, Jr. 1943-1943 3 Bennie Murphy 1925-1945

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Descendants of Mary Lou “Lockey” Poole

2 Mary Lou “Lockey” Poole 1884-1944 + Ananiais Rostic Unknown 3 Annie Lou Rostic Unknown 3 Sarah Rostic 1904-1973 + Elisha Dillard, Sr. 1890-1983 4 Ananias Dillard 1923 + Lucy Howard 1927 5 Myra Verne Dillard 1948 + Fred Lockhart Unknown 6 Natasia Nicole Lockhart 1980 5 Marvin Dillard Unknown + Yvonne (__) Unknown 6 Sharie Dillard Unknown 6 Camilla Dillard Unknown 4 Dorothy Dillard 1925-1986 + Will Harvill Unknown 5 Otis Harvill 1944 + Marilyn (__) Unknown 6 Stephanie Harvill Unknown 6 Wanda Harvill Unknown 5 Walter Harvill 1946 + Brenda (__) Unknown 6 Tiffany Harvill Unknown 5 Leroy Harvill 1947 + Carolyn (__) Unknown 6 Darrell Harvill Unknown 5 Catherine Harvill 1948 + Wendell Billingsley, Sr. Unknown 6 Dorothy Renee Billingsley Unknown 7 Myra Renee Billingsley Unknown 6 Wendell Billingsley, Jr. Unknown 6 Porter Billingsley Unknown 5 Horace Harvill, Sr. 1952 + Jill (__) Unknown 6 Quincy Harvill Unknown 6 Omar Harvill Unknown 6 Stacy Harvill Unknown 6 Steven Harvill Unknown 6 Will Harvill Unknown 6 Horace Harvill, Jr. Unknown 4 Helen Dillard 1928 + James Parham Unknown 5 Dannetta Parham Unknown + John Wayne, Sr. Unknown 114

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Continued… Descendants of Mary Lou “Lockey” Poole 6 John Wayne, Jr. Unknown 4 Pauline Dillard 1929 + Lee Otis Wilson Unknown 5 Leon Dillard Wilson 1947 6 Larry Barnard Wilson Unknown + Maria (__) Unknown 7 LaTanya Wilson Unknown 7 Bruce Wilson Unknown 7 Brian Wilson Unknown 5 Edith Faye Wilson 1948 + Ronald Allen Milner Unknown 6 Oronda Lee Wilson Unknown 6 Elisha Scheron Wilson Unknown 5 Michael Jerome Wilson, Sr. 1956 6 Michael Wilson, Jr. Unknown 5 Sarah Lynn Wilson 1958 + Levi Thomas Unknown 5 Pamela Denise Wilson 1961 + Charles Cross Unknown 5 Janice Wilson Unknown 4 Robert Edward Dillard 1931-1950 4 Elisha Dillard, Jr. 1933-1993 + Betsy Ann (__) 1936-2002 5 Frances Dillard 1955 5 Patricia Dillard 1961 + Charles Parrish 1955 6 Charles Anthony 1977 + Anjanette (__) Unknown 7 Ezekiel Anthony 2004 7 Alani Anthony 2006 6 Corey Anthony 1979 6 Catricia Harris 1983 6 Michael Jackson 1974 6 Roderick Hammed 1974 5 Willie Dillard 1963 + Sonja Dillard 1963 5 James Dillard 1965 4 John Atkins Dillard 1936 + Nancy (__) Unknown 5 Sandra Dillard Unknown + Willie Bryant Unknown 6 Bridgett Bryant Unknown 6 Julisa Bryant Unknown 5 Monte Dillard Unknown 5 Felicia Dillard Unknown 5 Robert Dillard Unknown + Ingrid (__) Unknown 6 Elisha Dillard Unknown 4 Morris James Dillard, Sr. 1939

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Continued… Descendants of Mary Lou “Lockey” Poole 5 Atresa Dillard Unknown 5 Morris James Dillard, Jr. Unknown + Variance (__) Unknown 6 Tiesha Dillard Unknown 6 Moris James Dillard, III Unknown 6 Gabrielle Dillard Unknown 5 Pamela Dillard Unknown 5 Karimah Dillard Unknown 4 Magdalina Dillard 1944 + Clarenece Everette 1944 5 Eric Everette 1967 6 Erica Nicole Everette 1988 5 Clarisa Everette 1976 6 LeRissa Everette 1993 3 Frank Rostic 1906-1927 + Zola Bedgood Unknown 3 Mary Ella “Monk” Rostic 1908-1975 + George Rogers, Sr. Unknown 4 Willie Frank Rostic 1926 5 John E. Rostic 1945 4 George Rogers, Jr. 1930 5 Earl Rostic Unknown 5 Anthony Rostic 1947 6 Roseleana M. Rostic 1986 5 Belinda Rostic 1969 6 Chase A. Rostic 1993 4 Mary Lou Rogers 1932 + Lonnie Jackson, Sr. 1927 5 Lonnie Jackson, Jr. 1951 6 Lonnie Jackson, III 1974 6 Monica Jackson 1976 6 Michelle Jackson 1978 6 Jason Jackson 1983 6 Adrian Jackson 1988 5 Stanley Jones Jackson, Sr. 1952 6 Stanley Jones Jackson, Jr. 1988 5 Alfred B, Jackson, Sr. 1955 6 Shondraye Jackson 1974 6 Alfred B. Jackson, Jr. 1975 6 Donta Jackson 1976 6 Jaelorra Jackson 1977 5 Vivian L. Jackson 1953 + Andrew Kelson, Jr. Unknown 6 Andrea Kelson 1972 7 Ashley Janelle Kelson 1992 6 Angela Kelson 1979 6 Andrew Kelson, III 1988 5 Gisela Jackson 1958 * 2nd spouse of Mary Lou “Lockey” Poole

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Continued… Descendants of Mary Lou “Lockey” Poole + Isaac Myrick Unknown-1958 3 Jonathan “Joe” Myrick 1913-1982 4 Mary Ann McNutt 1943 * 1st spouse of Jonathan “Joe” Myrick: + Katie Bell Williams 1915-1962 4 Josephine Myrick 1935 + Alexander Joseph Cummings 1934-1968 5 Alan Eugene Cummings, Sr. 1956 6 Alan Eugene Cummings, Jr. 1974 5 Carmen Yvette Cummings 1960 + John Gutierrez Unknown 4 Samuel Myrick 1936 4 James Clinton Myrick 1938-1973 4 Margarite Myrick 1941-1941 3 Samuel Myrick 1918-1930 3 John Wesley Myrick 1924 + Ola Mae Suttles 1925 4 Barbara Myrick 1946 + Robert Brown 1945 5 Robert Tamu Weusi Brown 1969 + Saron Reed 1971 6 Cerdric Gandy 1990 6 Brian Brown 1990 6 Rashawd Brown 1993 6 Quran Brown 1993 5 Melinda April Brown 1973 + Theodore T. “Ted” Watkins, Jr. 1963 6 Theodore T. Watkins, III 1994 5 Shannon Tagger 1985 4 Mary “Mickie” Myrick 1948 + Jacob Colbert 1947 5 Melvin Colbert 1966 + Yvette (__) Unknown 6 Timothy Colbert 1987 6 Thomas Colbert 1988 5 Dwayne Colbert 1968 6 Evan Colbert 1991 * 2nd spouse of Mary “Mickie” Myrick: + Moses Rollins 1944 5 Kenjii Rollins 1977 4 Yvonne Myrick 1950 + Bennie Pennington Unknown 5 Lesley Yvette King 1978 5 Ashley Yvette Pennington-Hewett 1982 + Michael Harrison Hewett 6 Nehemiah Harrison Hewett 2013 5 Bennie Amilcar Pennington 1986 4 John Wesley Myrick, Jr. 1952 + Andrea (__) Unknown

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Continued… Descendants of Mary Lou “Lockey” Poole 5 Frances Myrick Unknown 5 John Wesley Myrick, III Unknown 5 Elizabeth Myrick Unknown * 2nd spouse of John Wesley Myrick: + Lillie Daniels Unknown

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Descendants of Chester A. Poole

2 Chester A. Poole 1886-1954 + Essie Vickers 1892-1973 3 Alphonso C. Poole 1912-1993 + Nannie Mae Johnson 1913-1968 4 Nan Poole 1950 + Walter Spicer 1946-1978 5 Candice Spicer 1970 5 Roxanne Spicer 1974 3 Lillie Mae Poole 1914 + Robert James Watkins, Sr. 1913-1992 4 Joyce Elise Watkins 1937-1977 + Carlton Byrd Gerard 1933 5 Marisa Addie Gerard 1960 5 Carla Denise Gerard 1962 + Anthony “Tony” Silva 1963 6 Julian Anthony Silva 1992 6 Nicholas Gerard Silva 1994 + Todd Richardson Unknown 6 Taj S. Richardson Unknown * 2nd spouse of Joyce Elise Watkins: + Napoleon Jackson 1932-1993 4 Carolyn Esther Watkins 1939-2001 + Henry Victor, III 1937 5 Anita Esther Victor 1961 + Donald Garfield Miles, Jr. 1944 5 Patrice Elizabeth Victor 1972 + Roy Allen, Jr. 1956 6 Zoie Moore 2007 6 Kyndall Allen 2010 4 Robert James Watkins, Jr. 1939 + Beverly Ann Falconer 1943 5 Robert James Watkins, III 1966 + Angela Glover 1969 6 Malik Salim Watkins 1995 * 2ND spouse of Robert James Watkins, Jr.: + Judy Dennis Unknown 5 Kelly D. Watkins 1973 * 3rd spouse of Robert James Watkins, Jr.: + Maxine Diane Jackson 1940 4 Joan Elizabeth Watkins 1940 + Walter Foley 1927 5 Michael Vincent Foley 1964 + Johnnie Arusha Morgan 1963 119

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Continued… Descendants of Chester A. Poole 5 Maria Vanessa Foley 1966 5 Allison Elizabeth Foley 1970 + Dexter Deon Stinson, Sr. 1970 6 Dexter Deon Stinson, Jr. 1997 6 Amanda Elizabeth Stinson 1999 6 April Elizabeth Stinson 2004 4 Melvin Chester Watkins 1941 5 Shaunda Greene 1970 * 1st spouse of Melvin Chester Watkins: + Carmen Leigh Williams 1946 3 Grafton Chester Poole 1916-1956 + Gertie Lee Patterson 1917 4 Claudette Marie Poole 1937 + Frank McAllen, Jr. 1933 5 Mona Lynn McAllen 1956 + Rodney Crawford Unknown 6 Kelly Denise Crawford 1982 5 Frank “Tony” McAllen, III 1957 + Kimberly Session Unknown 6 Frank McAllen, IV 1978 6 Brandon Lee McAllen 1986 5 Joy Renee McAllen 1958 * 2nd spouse of Grafton Chester Poole: + Minda Ingersoll 1921 4 Beverly Ann Poole 1944 + Ronald Boswell Unknown 5 Page Boswell 1963 5 Paula Boswell 1965 * 2nd spouse of Beverly Ann Poole: + James Baker Unknown 5 Leslie Merideth Baker 1969 3 Zenobia I. Poole 1918 + Raymond Manning Unknown 4 Andrea Jolene Poole 1939 + Melvin Philip Jeter, Jr. 1935 5 Clifton Philip Jeter 1966 5 Carlton Melvin Jeter 1968 + Laura Spooner 1970 6 Jasmine Jeter 1992 * 2nd spouse of Andrea Jolene Poole: + George “Rundy” Sanchez 1933-1994 * 2nd spouse of Zenobia I. Poole: + Sterling Russ 1914-1990 3 Essie L. Poole 1919 + Floyd Dulan 1916 4 Kenneth Dulan 1939 + Brenda Blair Unknown 5 Vina Genell Dulan 1956 + Eudell Cunningham Unknown

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Continued… Descendants of Chester A. Poole 6 Aaron Cunningham 1980 6 Rachel Cunningham 1984 5 Floyd “Mark” Dulan 1957 + Valerie Taylor Unknown 6 Arianna Dulan 1986 6 Niles Mark Dulan 1989 5 Paula Evette Dulan 1959 + Leon White Unknown *2nd spouse of Paula Evette Dulan: + Kim Estes Unknown *2nd spouse of Kenneth Dulan: + Shaune Marie Curry 1943 4 Linda Dulan 1940 + Paul Glascow 1939 5 Margo Lynn Glascow 1962 6 Brandon Grant Bell 1981 6 Sean Paul Glascow 1986 5 Denise Michelle Glascow 1967 + Anthony Verdan Verret 1966 5 Felicia Lee Glascow 1972 3 Bernyce C. Poole 1921 + Bennie Watson 1919 4 Jacqueline Watson 1938 + George Moore 1929 5 Victoria Moore 1961 5 Donnis Moore 1964 4 Pamela Watson 1958 + Ronald Feodor Harrison 1954 5 Clifford Harrison 1988

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Descendants of James “Jim” Poole

2 James “Jim” Poole 1888-1964 + Laura Belser 1891-1962 3 Ernest Dewitt Poole 1911-1993 + Materia Inez McAdory 1919 4 Mildred Poole 1931 + Washington Johnson, Sr. Unknown 5 Washington Johnson, Jr. Unknown 5 Graylin Johnson Unknown 5 Janice Johnson Unknown 5 Stephanie Johnson Unknown 4 Ernestine Poole 1948 + Angelo Costalonga Unknown 4 James “Jim” Poole 1952 + Betty McGinnis Unknown 5 Ernest Poole 1981 5 Jonathan Poole 1984 3 John Adkin Poole 1913-1990 + Fannie Rice Unknown 4 Leon H. Poole Unknown + Jessie B. (__) Unknown 5 Darryl Poole Unknown + Patricia Johnston Unknown 6 Dylan Poole Unknown 6 Nico Poole Unknown * 1st spouse of John Adkin Poole: + Countess Juanita Perkins 1919 4 Laura Juanita Poole 1950 3 Minnie J. Poole 1914 + Alexander Frazier 1910-1979 4 Delores Frazier 1934 + Ernest Booker, Sr. Unknown 5 Jaquita Booker Unknown + Herman Williams Unknown 6 LaShawn Williams Unknown 6 Michael Williams Unknown 6 Shanta Williams Unknown 6 Marcus Williams Unknown 5 Ernest Booker, Jr. Unknown 5 Kevin Booker Unknown + Regina (__) Unknown 5 Chrystal Booker Unknown + Johnny Harris Unknown 6 Portia Harris Unknown 122

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Continued… Descendants of James “Jim” Poole 6 Brea Harris Unknown 5 Alexander Booker Unknown 5 Gabriella Booker Unknown 4 Loretta Frazier 1936 + Vernon Maxwell Unknown 5 Vanessa Maxwell Unknown + Art Gillford Unknown 6 Megan Alexandra Gillford Unknown 5 Vernon Maxwell, Jr. Unknown 6 Carmelithyra Nicole Maxwell Unknown + RaShawn Lewis Unknown 4 Charles Edward Frazier 1938-1938 4 Alexander Frazier 1940 5 Ernest Frazier Unknown 5 Anthony Frazier Unknown 5 Keith Frazier Unknown 5 Stevie Frazier Unknown 5 Alexis Frazier Unknown 5 Tracy Frazier Unknown 5 Candice Frazier Unknown 4 James Leonard Frazier 1944 + Paulette Brooks Unknown 4 Ann Laura Frazier 1948 + Herman McCracken Unknown 5 Sonya McCracken Unknown

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POOLE FAMILY HISTORY AND DOCUMENTS

POOLE Ancestry Bloodlines

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WHEN COTTON WAS “KING”

Of the 3.2 million slaves working in the 15 slave states in 1850, 1.8 million worked in cotton. No wonder the dominant motto of the era was "Cotton is King!" Cotton produced by slave labor was so profitable that it would take a costly Civil War, and the loss of more than 600,000 lives, to end it.

The more money the planters made from cotton, the more cotton they wanted to grow. The more cotton the planters wanted to grow, the more slaves they needed to grow the cotton. Slaves in the Upper South had become extremely valuable commodities. Their owners, whose tobacco plantations were no longer, say, sufficiently profitable, sold them south, in droves.

Most of us are familiar with the dreadful Trail of Tears, which in 1838 removed the last of the Chickasaw, the Cherokee, the Creek, the Choctaw and the Seminoles from the region of the South known as the "black belt," resettling them to "Indian Territory," which became the state of Oklahoma in 1907. Ever wonder why this was necessary? In a word, cotton. These Native American people were living on what was perhaps the richest cotton soil in the world. And their removal, following the Louisiana Purchase, created a scramble to settle their lands and raise cotton, leading to one of the greatest periods in economic expansion and profitability in American history.

The number of slaves needed in the new states of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, where cotton reigned, increased by an average of 27.5 percent each decade, demanding that entire families be relocated from plantations in the East and Upper South. Southern slave prices more than tripled, rising from $500 in New Orleans in 1800, to $1,800 by 1860 (the equivalent of $30,000 in 2005).

Excerpt: 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro, by Louis Gates, Jr.

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TRACING POOLE HISTORY IN AMERICA

From 1700 to 1740 an estimated 43,000 slaves were imported into Virginia, and almost all but 4,000 were imported directly from Africa. The Africans arrived with an extremely diverse range of cultural backgrounds.

Our African and European bloodlines may have crossed as early as the 1700’s, in Virginia, when Caucasian ancestors participated as plantation owners (planters) in slave ownership for tobacco trade, many arriving from Europe with their extended names of “Vanderpool” or “Liverpool”.

Since the 1700’s, the surname, Poole, has populated the U.S. in all of the 15 states of the Union in which slavery was legal before the Civil War, which includes: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

The great majority of Southern farmers in America owned no slaves or only a handful. The Caucasian Poole bloodline is rooted with William "The Joyner" Poole, Sr. (born in 1703, VA). "The Joyner" is in reference to his trade as a "joiner or carpenter". It is undetermined exactly when Poole’s entered into slave commerce, but eventually Poole’s were in the midst of the majority of slaveholders who held 10 or fewer slaves, as well as among “medium planters”, owning between 16 and 50 slaves. Poole’s were active partners in plantation economy, producing cotton, tobacco, indigo and rice, along with like-minded farmers/confederates, neighbors/in-laws and slave holders/traders – moving their slave property from one farm to the next, between the slave states, disenfranchising and dislocating black families.

History of Jennie Poole (1825-1919): The Slave Mother of our ancestor John Poole

We are carefully weaving together the story of Jennie’s long life – she lived to the age of 91. For the first time we are able to look both forward and backward on Jennie’s life. Forward into her elderly years, and backward to the birthplace of her parents.

Currently, we are able to locate details for “Jennie Poole” on three Alabama documents; 1850, 1870 and 1900. We know she is a Black woman from America, ancestry records show Jennie was born in April 1825, in Alabama. Both of her parents were Americans, born in Virginia.

In 1850, we presume Jennie is at the Poole Plantation, living among the black household (one of the female slaves recorded between the ages of 20-30), with her son John Poole (Mulatto), abt. age 7.

In 1870, Jennie is 45 years old, working as a Domestic Servant. She speaks English and does not read or write. Within the household is a young white girl, Lyda, age 7, and a young white boy, Bright, age 14, who works as a farm laborer.

In 1900, Jennie is 75 years old, widowed and lives alone as head of household. She is the mother of five children – three are living. She speaks English, but does not read or write. She works in the House (not Field) and is Rented (not Owned).

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1850 Slave Schedule, Montgomery, AL “Jennie” is presumed to be among the female slaves, ages 20-30 years old Line #9: John Poole, age 7, property of Jas WT Pool

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1870 United States Census, Township No.14, Chocktaw, AL Line #19: Jennie Poole, age 45 Domestic Servant

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1900 United States Census, 115 Precinct 12 Porter's, Montgomery, AL Line #35: Jennie, age 75 Head of house

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History of John Poole (1844-1926) and Mary (Porter) Poole

In 1870, the year of their marriage, the young couple, John and Mary (Porter) Poole are farm laborers on the Poole plantation with an infant child. It is 5 years beyond Emancipation and John was given land by his father, James William Thomas Poole (from Poole oral history). John is now a landowner and the head of his household.

In 1880, we find that John and Mary (Porter) Poole have remained on the Poole plantation property in Union Academy, Montgomery, Alabama -- living and farming the plantation property #106. The family has grown and he and Mary live there with their five children; Samuel, Jerry, Willie, Ella and Isaiah. John’s race is recorded as “Mulatto”, reinforcing the fact he is a son of the slave master.

John and Mary remain together for 10 more years, until Mary’s death in 1890, at age 36. No records for John Poole have been found over the span of 20 years (1890-1910).

We located a 1920 census with John Poole (Mulatto) at age 75, and his second wife, Fannie Poole (Mulatto) at age 83 (eight years his senior). They live alone in the household in Montgomery, AL. https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MXDC-9JR

Mary (Porter) Poole (1854–1890) No known photo

Our ancestor, Mary (Porter) Poole married John Poole on Dec. 23, 1870, in Montgomery, Alabama. Through their union, they produced nine children; Samuel, Jerry, William, Ella, Isaiah, Priscilla, Mary Lou, Chester and James, all born free.

Excerpted from A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE POOLE FAMILY, by Caroline Victor (abt.) 1990 “John Poole met and married Mary Porter, a former slave from a different plantation. She was part Native American. Whether she was of Creek or Seminole descent is not entirely clear at this time. Mary Porter Poole died at the young age of 36. Chester Poole was 4 at the time of his mother’s death and remembered standing in the doorway (he was not allowed in the room) while she lay dying. When asked to describe her, he said she was a little person.”

ORIGINS OF SEMINOLE INDIANS The Seminole are originally of Florida, who now reside primarily there and in Oklahoma. The Seminole nation emerged out of groups of Native Americans; most significantly Creek from what is now Georgia and Alabama, who settled in Florida in the early 18th century.

ORIGINS OF CREEK INDIANS The Muscogee (or Muskogee), also known as the Creek or Creeks, are a Native American people traditionally from the southeastern United States, living primarily in Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.

1860: Mary Porter at age 6 years living in Cherokee, Alabama https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MHDR-M3W

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1870: Census in Cherokee, Alabama for “Porter household” with Mary at age 16, found on line 16. The part Native American family is recorded as White. The head of household is a 45 year old female. Mary would be married to John Poole this same year. https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-12872-136594-55?cc=1438024&wc=1584919

1870 Marriage Certificate, Montgomery, AL John Poole and Mary Porter

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1870 Slave Schedule, Montgomery, AL Line #18: John and Mary Poole, Farm Laborers

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1880 United States Census, Montgomery, AL Line #32: John and Mary Poole, Farm Laborers

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1920 United States Census, Montgomery, AL John Poole (age 75) and 2nd wife Fannie Poole (age 83)

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1926 Death Record, Fleta, Alabama John Poole, age 82

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Official Death Certificates for Jennie Poole and John Poole

March, 2012, the Birth and Death Certificates for Jennie Poole and John Poole were requested from Montgomery County Vital Records. No birth records were found. Montgomery, AL did not record births before 1908. The Death Certificates were received and the documents prompted more questions and led to several conclusions. The research is ongoing, and if anyone has any information – no matter how small – please help by letting us know. There may be family members who have visited the grave with their parents or relatives.

1916, JENNIE POOLE It appears Jennie’s death certificate was filled in with sparing details – just enough to bury her. There is a big age difference, perhaps someone simply guessed and we reasoned she may not have looked her age. The document gives her age as 80, however, she was born in 1825 and would have been 91 years old at her death in 1916. The town of her death was recorded as RAMER, AL; Ramer is an unincorporated community located in Montgomery County, Alabama. Given that Jennie's parents were from Virginia, it’s possible they were on a Poole plantation (Poole's resided in all 13 slavery states) and were transported to Alabama, where Jennie was born.

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1926, JOHN POOLE John’s document shows he lived in town three years prior to his death, at 1508 50th St. North, Birmingham, AL. He was widowed at the time of his death in 1926, outlasting his second wife, Fannie. His burial was handled by undertaker, Davenport & Harris. Davenport and Harris Funeral Home Incorporated was established in 1899 and is the oldest African American family owned and operated business in the state of Alabama. We called for John’s burial records and were told they don’t have records dating back that far and they did not begin keeping records until 1960. We were referred to two cemeteries, George Washington Carter Memorial Garden (largest) and Shadow Lawn, however, they had no records.

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History of James William Thomas Poole: Plantation and Slave owner

The recorded worth of real estate and personal estate of James WT Poole, Plantation Owner

DURING SLAVERY: An 1860 census record lists James WT Poole as an Alabama Farmer with property worth $4,000. Does that make him a rich man for his time? It appears he is in great financial health in 1860, (the equivalent of $70,000 in 2005). We know his property is worth twice the amount of anyone else on the census page, with the average worth for others between $200 - $500. JWT Poole is the only person listed in the household at the time of census. We’re not sure when he arrived in Alabama from his former home and birthplace of South Carolina, but we know he was married in this year to his second wife.

AFTER SLAVERY (ended 1865): A decade later, an 1870 census record shows us his household consists of nine members. His real estate worth is now $6,000 and the value of his personal estate is $2500. Only one other household on the entire census page can show property worth (the South has been pulverized by war!), and they value their real estate at $800 and personal estate at $200.

Another decade passes, and in 1880, James WT Poole would be passed and buried. Shortly following the Civil War, the U.S. census discontinues recording property and asset worth for households. We are unable to determine through census records whether the family managed to keep the property worth intact.

James WT Poole Family Household

YEAR 1870: Plantation owner James WT Poole is age 59. His household consists of wife Sarah “Sally Ann”, age 28, children ranging in age from 2-9, mother-in-law, Mary Lasiter, age 60, and a female “Anderson”, age 20. There are many other Anderson’s and Lassiter’s on adjoining farms. Emancipation of slavery has now been in effect for five years. The 1870 U.S. census form, (first one issued following slavery), is redesigned to collect only the names of household members.

1870 Census: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11848-102540-90?cc=1438024&wc=1599202

YEAR 1880: James WT Poole is age 69, wife Sarah A. “Sally Ann” is age 36, and children range in age from 11-15. There is a nephew Edward, age 21, and mother-in-law, Mary Lasister, age 75. It is very interesting to find -- for the first time - - Jeff, age 50 years is a Black servant, included in the household census. Former slaves are found living on adjoining farmland. Plantation owner, James WT Poole (died 1880) has given land to his Mulatto son – our ancestor, John Poole (from Poole oral history). John lives there, working as a farmer, alongside his family, ON HIS OWN LAND! Other former slaves are also farming the land, which may have been a very safe option in war torn Alabama.

1880 Census “ABBREVIATED”, includes household members only: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M4V4-F7W#

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YEAR 1910: Sarah A. “Sally Ann” (Lassiter) Poole (age 68), is widowed after the death of JWT Poole (died 1880), and is living at home with her son Claude (age 41), who is now head of household, with his wife Leticia (Matthews) (age 38), and eight children, ages ranging from 1-17 years old. https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MK7P-XWG#

YEAR 1920: Sarah A. “Sally Ann” (Lassiter) Poole (age 77) is living at home with her son Claude Poole (age 51) as head of household, with wife Leticia (Matthews) (age 48) and six children, ages ranging from 11-23 years old. https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MXDC-8FV

YEAR 1930: Claude Poole (age 61) is widowed and lives with his youngest born son, Kirby Poole (age 21). https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/3VRJ-N2M

YEAR 1940: Claude Poole (age 71) lives with his son, Kirby Poole (age 30). The census shows us that Claude works on the farm 40 hours per week and Kirby works as a “Laborer”, 48 hours a week. The home and land is still owned by the Poole family and the value is shown at $1200. https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1961-27777-1813-0?cc=2000219&wc=MMYC-W4Y%3A2015660165

Claude Poole died in May, 1940, at age 71. Claude’s wife and the mother of his children is Leticia (Lutitia Matthews) Poole, who died years earlier in 1921, at age 50.

YEAR 1942: Kirby Poole (age 32), enlists into the military at Ft. McClellan, Alabama as a WWII soldier. He is single, without dependents, has a grammar school education, with civilian skills described as: Semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck, and tractor. https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K8TT-6GV

YEAR 1989: Kirby Poole later married Jewell (Dean) Poole. It is unknown when or where they married, or if they had children. The couple remained married until Kirby’s death, at age 80, in 1989 and Jewell died in 2003, at age 86, both were buried in Alabama. During WWII, Kirby may have had a chance to leave Alabama and see a bit of the world, unlike other family members. It is unknown whether he relocated and lived in other locations over the span of forty years, or whether he returned to his familiar surroundings to live and die in Alabama. https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JL7K-64Z

Most of the Caucasian Poole family descendants are buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Montgomery, Alabama.

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(circa) 1850 Montgomery, AL

James William Thomas Poole With his second wife Sarah Ann “Sally” (Lassiter) Poole

James WT Poole was the Caucasian plantation owner who fathered our patriarch, John Poole in 1844, born to a slave woman named Jennie. We believe James WT Poole has family origins in England. He was born to parents, James Thomas Poole, SC (abt. 1788 -1837) Elizabeth Barnes, NC (abt. 1797 - ?), who married in 1809.

Ancestry records refer to him as: James WT Poole (or) Jas WT Pool (or) James WT Pool. He was born in 1811, South Carolina and died in 1880, Montgomery, AL, at age 69. He was married two times; 1) 1839 in Montgomery, AL to Mary (Margaret) Carpenter (1801 – 1844); 2) 1869 in Montgomery, AL to Sarah Ann “Sally” Lassiter.

No children with Mary (Margaret) Carpenter

He fathered five (5) children with Sarah Ann “Sally” Lassiter: James Poole, Thomas Poole, Claude Poole, Drucilla Poole and Elizabeth Poole

It is unknown how many children were fathered with other women or his female slaves. “Slave Schedules” simply list people as property and do not show the names, merely GENDER, AGE and CALCULATED BIRTH YEAR.

We located our own patriarch, John Poole on an 1850 Slave Schedule, as follows: "United States Census (Slave Schedule), 1850," Jas W T Pool, Montgomery County, Montgomery, Alabama Owner's Name: Jas W T Pool Residence: Montgomery county, Montgomery, Alabama Gender: Male Race: Black Age: 7 years Calculated Birth Year: 1843 Film Number: 442873 Digital Folder Number: 4191547 Image Number: 00357 Line Number: 9 County: Montgomery State: Alabama

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1850 Slave Schedule, Montgomery, AL Line #9: John Poole, age 7, property of Jas WT Pool

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1870 United States Census, Montgomery, AL Line #19: James W T Pool, age 59, Planter, Land $6000 Assets $2500

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Timeline of Significant Events and Milestones for African Americans in the United States

1619 Slavery In America 1793 Cotton Is King 1831 Underground Railroad 1861 Civil War 1865 Post-Slavery South 1896 Separate But Equal 1909 NAACP Founded 1920 Harlem Renaissance 1941 African Americans in WWII 1954 Brown vs. Board Of Education 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott 1963 March on Washington 1964 Civil Rights Act 1965 March From Selma To Montgomery 1965 Voting Rights Act 1966 Rise Of Black Power 1968 Fair Housing Act 1968 Dr. King Assassinated 1978 Affirmative Action 1995 Million Man March 2009 Barack Obama Becomes President 2013 Barack Obama Elected To 2nd Term As President

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POOLE ANCESTRY & POOLE FAMILY ANCESTRY: Facebook Friends Photos

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POOLE FAMILY VINTAGE RECIPES

"There is no technique; there is just the way to do it. Now, are we going to measure or are we going to cook?”

Family recipes make the best meals. Recipes that are handed down to us and we in turn will hand them down to the next generation. They are re-used every Thanksgiving, baked for birthday celebrations and brought to every family picnic. Why? Because not only are they delicious, they also hold happy memories. Who is the keeper of the apple pie recipe? Which family member knows how to make that potato salad?

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