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     Paralee L. Rogers was born on February 22, 1874 at Clay Co., North Carolina.¹ As of circa 1888,her married name was Wright.² She married John Everett "Johnny" Wright, son of Samuel C. Wright and Mary Ann Thrash, circa 1888.² Paralee L. Rogers died on March 15, 1964 at Napa Co., California, at age 90.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 569-20-9893.⁵ Abbie Ezeline Wright was buried at Sunset View Cemetery, El Cerrito, Contra Costa Co., California.³ She was born on August 6, 1897 at Clay Co., North Carolina.^5,2 As of November 5, 1917,her married name was Hencken.⁶ She married Martin Charles Hencken on November 5, 1917 at Alameda Co., California.^7,6,3 Abbie Ezeline Wright died on November 4, 1945 at Richmond, Contra Costa Co., California, at age 48.^2,3 She Richmond, Nov., 6 - Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow in the Wilson & Kratzer Mortuary for Mrs. Abbie Wright Hencken, 48, a resident of Richmond for 43 years, who died Sunday at her home, 2502 Yuba Avenue. The Rev. Fred Busher of St. Luke's Methodist Church will officiate at the services. Burial will be in the Sunset View Mausoleum. Mrs. Hencken, a native of North Carolina, was a member of Acampo Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband Martin Hencken; a daughter, Mrs. Myrl Dommes, and her mother, Mrs. Paralee Ford, all of Richmond. on November 6, 1945.³

     His Social Security Number was 553-03-0644.⁵ Martin Charles Hencken was born on March 8, 1890 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California; The California death index has a birth year of 1889.^1,5,2,3,6 He married Abbie Ezeline Wright, daughter of John Everett "Johnny" Wright and Paralee L. Rogers, on November 5, 1917 at Alameda Co., California.^6,7,4 Martin Charles Hencken died on December 13, 1947 at Contra Costa Co., California, at age 57.^1,6

     Her Social Security Number was 571-09-0525.¹ Myrl Wright Hencken was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, 2200 East 18th Street, Antioch, Contra Costa Co., California.⁷ She was born on February 14, 1919 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.¹ As of September 8, 1941,her married name was Dommes.³ She married Robert Joseph "Bob" Dommes on September 8, 1941 at Carson City, Douglas Co., Nevada.^3,8 Myrl Wright Hencken and Robert Joseph "Bob" Dommes were divorced in October, 1968 at Contra Costa Co., California.⁹ Myrl Wright Hencken died on October 2, 2002 at Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., California, at age 83.¹

     Robert Joseph "Bob" Dommes was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, 2200 East 18th Street, Antioch, Contra Costa Co., California.² He was born on October 6, 1918 at Calumet, Houghton Co., Michigan.^5,3 He married Myrl Wright Hencken, daughter of Martin Charles Hencken and Abbie Ezeline Wright, on September 8, 1941 at Carson City, Douglas Co., Nevada.^1,3 Robert Joseph "Bob" Dommes and Myrl Wright Hencken were divorced in October, 1968 at Contra Costa Co., California.⁴ Robert Joseph "Bob" Dommes died on September 18, 2007 at Danville, Contra Costa Co., California, at age 88.^5,3 He Robert "Bob" Joseph Dommes Oct. 6, 1918 - Sept. 18, 2007. Resident of Danville "Bob" Dommes passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrl, in 2002. Bob was born in Calumet, Michigan, raised in Richmond, California, and graduated from Richmond High School in 1936. He attended San Jose State College earning a Bachelor of Science degree. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Myrl, in September 1941. Following his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he joined the California Highway Patrol and later became a CHP motor officer in Contra Costa County, beginning a 33 year career with the State of California including the Board of Equalization, Department of Corporations and the Attorney General's Office. Bob and his wife started a social dance club in Richmond called the Stardusters, which was instrumental in bringing back a lot of Richmond residents to become reaquainted after the war. He moved to Concord in 1948. He was an active charter member of the Concord Elks Lodge #1994, becoming their first secretary. Bob enjoyed traveling and sightseeing with trailer and motor home clubs, and enjoyed an occasional ocean cruise. Bob also enjoyed gardening and sometimes cooking, and on a rare occasion, he would enjoy a round of golf with his old buddies. His amusing stories and sense of humor never wavered. He is survived by his son, Brian Dommes and wife, Gayle of Sutter Creek; daughter, Valorie Dommes of Antioch; grandsons, Robert Dommes and his wife, Anne; great-grandson, Gabriel Dommes and great-granddaughter, Saghen of Orange, Brice Dommes of Sutter Creek, David Dommes and his wife, Ghenelle; great-granddaughter, Cassidy Dommes of Sutter Creek, Michael Lasater and his wife, Jennifer; and great-grandson, Vincent Lasater of Brentwood. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Parish, 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd., in San Ramon on Monday, Sept. 24, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in his memory be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061, macular.org. Wilson & Kratzer - Danville (925) 820-2999 on September 22, 2007.³

     Canaro Smith Patton was buried at Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, 481 Upper Peachtree Road, Murphy, Cherokee Co., North Carolina.¹ He was born on June 20, 1857 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina.^3,1,2 He married Addie Rowena Wright, daughter of Samuel C. Wright and Mary Ann Thrash, circa 1878.^4,3 Canaro Smith Patton died on October 2, 1925 at Murphy, Cherokee Co., North Carolina, at age 68; His gravestone has a death date of Oct 1, 1925.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 240-78-2661.³ Ganarah R. Patton was buried at Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, 481 Upper Peachtree Road, Murphy, Cherokee Co., North Carolina.² She was born on May 19, 1885 at North Carolina.^1,2,3,4 As of circa 1901,her married name was Howell.⁵ She married John Edgar "Ed" Howell circa 1901.^6,5 As of September 30, 1926,her married name was Palmer.⁶ Ganarah R. Patton married Francis E. "Frank" Palmer on September 30, 1926 at Murphy, Cherokee Co., North Carolina.⁶ Ganarah R. Patton died on January 6, 1980 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina, at age 94.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 237-10-8303.⁷ Samuel Clyde Patton was buried at Harshaw Chapel Cemetery, Murphy, Cherokee Co., North Carolina.⁴ He was born on December 4, 1897 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina.^1,3,7 He married Margaret Violet Voyles circa 1922.² Samuel Clyde Patton died on July 15, 1991 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina, at age 93.^7,3

     Her Social Security Number was 238-06-8795.³ Margaret Violet Voyles was buried at Harshaw Chapel Cemetery, Murphy, Cherokee Co., North Carolina.⁴ She was born on September 25, 1904 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina.^2,3 As of circa 1922,her married name was Patton.⁵ She married Samuel Clyde Patton, son of Canaro Smith Patton and Addie Rowena Wright, circa 1922.⁵ Margaret Violet Voyles died on February 16, 1999 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina, at age 94.^3,2

     Wanda Lenore Patton was born on September 8, 1924 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina.²

     Ruth Rowena Patton was born on November 8, 1925 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina.²

     Clarence Hayden Patton was buried at Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, 481 Upper Peachtree Road, Murphy, Cherokee Co., North Carolina.^3,4 He was born on March 10, 1927 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina.^2,4 He died on September 22, 1933 at Murphy, Cherokee Co., North Carolina, at age 6; Struck by a car.^3,4

     Francis E. "Frank" Palmer was buried at Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, 481 Upper Peachtree Road, Murphy, Cherokee Co., North Carolina.² His Social Security Number was 240-16-9121.⁴ He was born on September 6, 1894 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina; The SSDI has a birth year of 1895.^4,3 He married Ganarah R. Patton, daughter of Canaro Smith Patton and Addie Rowena Wright, on September 30, 1926 at Murphy, Cherokee Co., North Carolina.¹ Francis E. "Frank" Palmer died on January 1, 1988 at Franklin, Macon Co., North Carolina, at age 93.^2,4,3

     John Edgar "Ed" Howell was buried at Harshaw Chapel Cemetery, Murphy, Cherokee Co., North Carolina.³ He was born on May 22, 1881 at North Carolina.^1,3 He married Ganarah R. Patton, daughter of Canaro Smith Patton and Addie Rowena Wright, circa 1901.^5,1 John Edgar "Ed" Howell died on November 3, 1932 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina, at age 51; The NC Death Index has a death date of Nov 4, 1932.^3,4

     Zelda Clyde "Zeldie" Howell was buried at Cochran Cemetery, Englewood, McMinn Co., Tennessee.^2,4 She was born on November 26, 1901 at North Carolina; Her death certificate has a birth date of Nov 24, 1902.^2,4 As of August 11, 1916,her married name was Zimmerman.³ She married John W. Zimmerman on August 11, 1916 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina.^2,3 Zelda Clyde "Zeldie" Howell died on April 26, 1974 at Canton, Haywood Co., North Carolina, at age 72.^2,4

     Essie Hazel Howell was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1498 Sand Hill Road, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^2,5 She was born on September 12, 1905 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina.^2,5 As of circa 1922,her married name was Ratcliff.⁶ She married Elmer Guy Ratcliff circa 1922.^2,6,5 Essie Hazel Howell died on May 2, 1958 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 52.^2,5

     His Social Security Number was 239-03-7498.⁵ Elmer Guy Ratcliff was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1498 Sand Hill Road, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.³ He was born on April 12, 1903 at Monterey, Highland Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,4 He married Essie Hazel Howell, daughter of John Edgar "Ed" Howell and Ganarah R. Patton, circa 1922.^1,6,3 Elmer Guy Ratcliff died on January 6, 1994 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 90.^2,5,3