Month: December 1974

Life Story and Obituary

William Thomas Screws

1912 William Thomas Screws was born February 23, 1912 in Andalusia, Alabama, son of Charlie E. Screws and Mattie Kate Benton Screws. 1930 Census Information: According to the United States Census reported on April 11, 1930, Chas L Screws (44) rented a home in Dozier and Searight, Chreshaw, Alabama with his wife, Mattie C Screws (36). It was reported that he was first married at … Continue reading William Thomas Screws

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Black – Wooten

ELGIN – Miss Deborah Lynn Wooten and John Ray Black, both of Atlanta, Ga., were united in marriage at 4 p.m. Saturday in Blaney Baptist Church. Chaplain Major William H. Mattox officiated and a reception followed in the Fellowship Hall of the church. A graduate of Blaney High School, the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel W. Wooten of Elgin. She attended … Continue reading Black – Wooten

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