Rev. George David Willingham
M, b. 22 February 1852, d. 19 March 1914
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Rev. George David Willingham was born 22 February 1852 in Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri.1,2 He was the son of George W. Willingham and Permelia Ann Wilson. The census of 1 June 1860 enumerated on 5 July 1860 in the Macon post office area of Hudson Township, Macon County, Missouri, listed George "Winingham" as a 8-year-old residing with George Winingham.3
Rev. George David Willingham was a Presbyterian. He married Clara Louise Cook on 22 February 1887 in LaGrange, Lewis County, Missouri..4
The census of 1 June 1900 enumerated on 7 June 1900 in Ward 4, Moberly, Sugar Creek Township, Randolph County, Missouri, listed the following:
The census of 15 April 1910 enumerated on 15 April 1910 in Ward 1, Hobart, Hobart Township, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, listed the following:
The census of 1 January 1920 enumerated on 19 January 1920 in ward 2, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, listed the following:
The census of 1 April 1930 enumerated on 12 April 1930 in Ward 2, Block 300, at 316 North East Twelfth, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, listed the following:
Rev. George David Willingham was a Presbyterian. He married Clara Louise Cook on 22 February 1887 in LaGrange, Lewis County, Missouri..4
The census of 1 June 1900 enumerated on 7 June 1900 in Ward 4, Moberly, Sugar Creek Township, Randolph County, Missouri, listed the following:
G. D. Willingham, 47-year-old head of household, a clergyman, married 13 years.5
Clara "Willingham", 39-year-old wife, married 13 years.5
James C. "Willingham", 12-year-old son.5
Herbert "Willingham", 5-year-old son.5
Rev. George David Willingham married Willie M. LaMotte on 10 October 1901 in Roanoke, Howard County, Missouri. Clara "Willingham", 39-year-old wife, married 13 years.5
James C. "Willingham", 12-year-old son.5
Herbert "Willingham", 5-year-old son.5
The Weekly Monitor, Thursday, October 10, 1901, Moberly, Randolph County, MO. Page 1 column 3
WILLINGHAM - LA MOTTE
Representatives of Two of Randolph's Most Prominent Families United in Marriage
Yesterday at 12 o'clock Rev. G. D. Willingham, of Moberly and Miss Willie M. LaMotte, of Roanoke, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The ceremony, which was a quiet one, occurred at the home of the bride's father, Judge W. O. LaMotte, and was performed by Rev. H. R. Crockett.
The bride is the daughter of our Presiding Judge, W. O. LaMotte and a sister to Huntsville's brilliant young attorney Harry LaMotte. She is a young lady of accomplishments and well suited to become the wife of the man she has chosen for a husband.
Rev. Willingham is the pastor of the Cumberland church and during his stay has made many acquaintances who wish him and his bride a happy and prosperous wedded life.
Tonight a reception will be given in their honor at the Cumberland Presbyterian church to which all members of the congregation are invited. The Monitor extends congratulations
.2 WILLINGHAM - LA MOTTE
Representatives of Two of Randolph's Most Prominent Families United in Marriage
Yesterday at 12 o'clock Rev. G. D. Willingham, of Moberly and Miss Willie M. LaMotte, of Roanoke, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The ceremony, which was a quiet one, occurred at the home of the bride's father, Judge W. O. LaMotte, and was performed by Rev. H. R. Crockett.
The bride is the daughter of our Presiding Judge, W. O. LaMotte and a sister to Huntsville's brilliant young attorney Harry LaMotte. She is a young lady of accomplishments and well suited to become the wife of the man she has chosen for a husband.
Rev. Willingham is the pastor of the Cumberland church and during his stay has made many acquaintances who wish him and his bride a happy and prosperous wedded life.
Tonight a reception will be given in their honor at the Cumberland Presbyterian church to which all members of the congregation are invited. The Monitor extends congratulations
The census of 15 April 1910 enumerated on 15 April 1910 in Ward 1, Hobart, Hobart Township, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, listed the following:
George D. Willingham, 58-year-old head of household, a church minister, married 8 years for the second time.6
Willie "Willingham", 42-year-old wife, married 1 time for 8 years with 2 children both of whom were still living.6
James C. "Willingham", 22-year-old son, a school teacher.6
Herbert R. "Willingham", 15-year-old son, a school teacher.6
Rev. George David Willingham died on 19 March 1914 in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas.1,2 He was buried on 23 March 1914 in the Slater City Cemetery, Slater, Saline County, Missouri, . Tombstone reads: 22 Feb. 1852-19 Mar. 1914.Willie "Willingham", 42-year-old wife, married 1 time for 8 years with 2 children both of whom were still living.6
James C. "Willingham", 22-year-old son, a school teacher.6
Herbert R. "Willingham", 15-year-old son, a school teacher.6
Slater, Saline County, Mo. Thursday, March 26, 1914
FORMER SLATER MINISTER DEAD
Former Pastor of Slater Presbyterian Church Died at Corpus Christi, Texas
FUNERAL HELD HERE MONDAY
The remains of the Reverend G. D. Willingham who died at Corpus Christi, Texas, March 19 arrived in Slater Sunday night and were taken to the home of Mrs. Ancell where they were kept until Monday afternoon when the funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. A. H. Stephens of Marshall. Burial took place at the city cemetery by the Masons who were escorted by members of Missouri Commandery No. 36, Knights Templar. Members of the Odd Fellows Lodge acted as escorts also.
Deceased was pastor of the Presbyterian church, at Slater from 1890 to 94 and held in high esteem by not only members of his congregation but the entire community as well. His wife and one child are buried here. He is survived by two sons, James Cook and George Herbert, two brothers, J. Tom Willingham of Lawton, Okla., and Warren B. of Snyder, Okla., five sisters, Mrs. Susie Beard, Kingman, Kansas, Mrs. Mary Taylor, New Murdock, Kansas, Mrs. Ida Nelson, Texarkana, Mrs. Ava Powers and Miss Annie Willingham, Prescott, Ark. And the bereaved wife who is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. LaMotte of Armstrong, Mo. Hobart, Oklahoma was his last pastorate from which place he went to Corpus Christi last November for his health, having succumbed to heart troubles there last Thursday.
The funeral was attended by a large number of his former Slater friends and also a number from a distance among whom were Mr. and Mrs. LaMotte of Armstrong, Prof. Penick and G. H. Althouse of Marshall. Among those of the Knights who were here from Marshall were James D. Lynch, Wm. Putach, Walter Robertson, W. W. Hains, C. M. Buckner, F. C. Barnhill, Joshua Barbee, R. H. Watta, James Anderson, Louis Blosser and H. S. Davis.
Armstrong Herald, Armstrong, Howard County, Missouri
Thursday, March 26, 1914, page 8, column 3
Rev Geo. D. Willingham Died at His Home in Texas
Rev. George D. Willingham died at his home in Corpus Christi, Texas last Friday, march 20th, 1914 of heart trouble. The deceased was a son-in-law of Judge W. O. LaMotte of this city, having married Miss Willie LaMotte several years ago. The deceased is survived by his wife and four children by a former marriage. The remains were shipped to Slater for burial and the burial took place there Monday Afternoon. Rev. Willingham was for several years pastor of the Presbyterian church at Slater.
Judge LaMotte and wife went to Slater to attend the funeral
George Willingham - Cumberland Presbyterian Preacher
Married Miss Cook of Danford, ILL, - two children - Herbert and James Cook. James Cook an atty. in Oklahoma City. Herbert an aviator instructor during World War then barn storming around the country with a ship since then. Geo. Willingham died H???? Okla 1907
(from a journal supplied by Sherry Nelson).7
FORMER SLATER MINISTER DEAD
Former Pastor of Slater Presbyterian Church Died at Corpus Christi, Texas
FUNERAL HELD HERE MONDAY
The remains of the Reverend G. D. Willingham who died at Corpus Christi, Texas, March 19 arrived in Slater Sunday night and were taken to the home of Mrs. Ancell where they were kept until Monday afternoon when the funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. A. H. Stephens of Marshall. Burial took place at the city cemetery by the Masons who were escorted by members of Missouri Commandery No. 36, Knights Templar. Members of the Odd Fellows Lodge acted as escorts also.
Deceased was pastor of the Presbyterian church, at Slater from 1890 to 94 and held in high esteem by not only members of his congregation but the entire community as well. His wife and one child are buried here. He is survived by two sons, James Cook and George Herbert, two brothers, J. Tom Willingham of Lawton, Okla., and Warren B. of Snyder, Okla., five sisters, Mrs. Susie Beard, Kingman, Kansas, Mrs. Mary Taylor, New Murdock, Kansas, Mrs. Ida Nelson, Texarkana, Mrs. Ava Powers and Miss Annie Willingham, Prescott, Ark. And the bereaved wife who is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. LaMotte of Armstrong, Mo. Hobart, Oklahoma was his last pastorate from which place he went to Corpus Christi last November for his health, having succumbed to heart troubles there last Thursday.
The funeral was attended by a large number of his former Slater friends and also a number from a distance among whom were Mr. and Mrs. LaMotte of Armstrong, Prof. Penick and G. H. Althouse of Marshall. Among those of the Knights who were here from Marshall were James D. Lynch, Wm. Putach, Walter Robertson, W. W. Hains, C. M. Buckner, F. C. Barnhill, Joshua Barbee, R. H. Watta, James Anderson, Louis Blosser and H. S. Davis.
Armstrong Herald, Armstrong, Howard County, Missouri
Thursday, March 26, 1914, page 8, column 3
Rev Geo. D. Willingham Died at His Home in Texas
Rev. George D. Willingham died at his home in Corpus Christi, Texas last Friday, march 20th, 1914 of heart trouble. The deceased was a son-in-law of Judge W. O. LaMotte of this city, having married Miss Willie LaMotte several years ago. The deceased is survived by his wife and four children by a former marriage. The remains were shipped to Slater for burial and the burial took place there Monday Afternoon. Rev. Willingham was for several years pastor of the Presbyterian church at Slater.
Judge LaMotte and wife went to Slater to attend the funeral
George Willingham - Cumberland Presbyterian Preacher
Married Miss Cook of Danford, ILL, - two children - Herbert and James Cook. James Cook an atty. in Oklahoma City. Herbert an aviator instructor during World War then barn storming around the country with a ship since then. Geo. Willingham died H???? Okla 1907
(from a journal supplied by Sherry Nelson).7
The census of 1 January 1920 enumerated on 19 January 1920 in ward 2, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, listed the following:
Geo. C. La Motte, 72-year-old head of household, a physician and surgeon.8
Willie Willingham, 52-year-old widowed sister, the dean of a girls high school.8
Jas. C. "Willingham", 32-year-old Nephew, an attorney.8
Willie Willingham, 52-year-old widowed sister, the dean of a girls high school.8
Jas. C. "Willingham", 32-year-old Nephew, an attorney.8
The census of 1 April 1930 enumerated on 12 April 1930 in Ward 2, Block 300, at 316 North East Twelfth, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, listed the following:
Dr. George A. LaMotte, 53-year-old head of household, a physician and surgeon.9
Willie M. Willingham, 62-year-old widowed sister, the Dean of Girls at a high school.9
Willie M. Willingham, 62-year-old widowed sister, the Dean of Girls at a high school.9
Children of Rev. George David Willingham and Clara Louise Cook
- James Cook Willingham+ b. Dec 1887
- Clarence Willingham b. 19 Nov 1892, d. 19 Nov 1892
- George Herbert Willingham+ b. 25 Sep 1894, d. Oct 1963
Citations
- [S86] Lela Wilcox Family Records.
- [S539] Timothy D. Dollens, "Willingham-Wilson Family Group Sheet."
- [S318] 1860 U.S. Census, Macon County, Missouri, page 263 line 27 dwelling 733 family 733.
- [S694] Saline, MO History.
- [S2332] 1900 U.S. Census, Randolph County, Missouri, ED 144 Sh 09 A line 15 dwelling 195 family 212 page 230 A.
- [S2633] 1910 U.S. Census 1257, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, ED 169 Sh 01 A line 44 dwelling 10 family 10 page 173 A.
- [S2639] Reverend George David Willingham tombstone inscription.
- [S1878] 1920 U.S. Census, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, ED 128 Sh 24A line 14 dwelling 522 family 554.
- [S2420] 1930 U.S. Census, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, ED 62 Sh 13 B line 85 dwelling 220 family 313 page 016 B.
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