Notes for David Merrit Muncrief: Mom said the day David Muncrief died he came in from working in the field and ate lunch. He told her he felt bad. He decided to go fishing. He did not come home. After dark they started looking for him with lanterns. They found him dead about a quarter of mile from home. It looked like he had tried to get up but couldn't. (William D. Roach)
In memory of Brother D.M. Muncrief
As a volunteer act we write the memory of D.M. Muncrief. He being in bad health for some time was found dead about a quarter of a mile from his home. June 28, 1933. He was born February 3, 1873. He professed a hope in Christ about the age of 24 years. He was married to Clara Swain December 25, 1898. To this union was born 11 children 9 are still living. Sister Clara Muncrief Died February 15, 1927. He was married the second time to Alice Lesley July 9, 1929. To this union was born 2 children both still living. He preformed an active walk of life both in providing for his family and for the cause of Christ. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church at Plain View at his death. He was laid to rest in Wells Valley Cemetery. Elder D.M. Hudson his pastor conducted the services. He was assisted by Elder W.H. Mayo with a host of relatives and friends to morn his death. We extend to his wife and children our love and heart felt sympathy in their bereavement. May these words we have written cheer you as he has gone and left you now but we hope again to meet him for the lord has told us.
Committee
Harvey Chester Oleta Chester Albert White Lillie White
Johnston County Capital Democrat (Newspaper - Weekly) June 29, 1933 (Edition)
AGED PIONEER FOUND DEAD
Dave Moncrief age 60, was found dead about 11 o'clock, near the Robertson tank, north of Milburn, Wednesday night. According to Under sheriff Pat Trotter, who was called to investigate, the elder man left the home of relatives, who live on the east side of Blue River, north of Belton bridge, about 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon to go over to the Robertson tank to catch some perch, as he was going fishing that night. When dark came, the elder Moncrief had not returned, and a search was immediately started. Relatives came upon the Body near the tank.
Copied exactly from the newspaper with the misspelling of "Muncrief".
More About David Merrit Muncrief: Fact 1: 28 Jun 1933, Buried - Wells Valley Cemetery. Fact 2: Farmer - farmed around Bromide, Oklahoma. Fact 3: member Missionary Baptist Church.
More About David Merrit Muncrief and Clara Hadassah Swain: Marriage: 25 Dec 1898, Viola Springs, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
More About David Merrit Muncrief and Mary Alice Galmore: Marriage: 09 Jul 1929
Children of David Merrit Muncrief and Clara Hadassah Swain are:
William Spencer Muncrief, b. 18 Jul 1901, Nickel Hill, Oklahoma, d. 03 Sep 1902, Buried Wells Valley Cemetery.
+Pearl Gertrude Muncrief, b. 28 May 1903, Nickel Hill, Oklahoma, d. 30 Dec 1986, Buried Wells Valley Cemetery.
+Lydia Mae Muncrief, b. 02 Oct 1905, Nickel Hill, Oklahoma, d. 05 Jun 1995, Buried Wells Valley Cemetery - Bromide, OK.
William Bryan Muncrief, b. 17 Dec 1907, Nickel Hill, Oklahoma, d. 01 Feb 1977, Buried Wells Valley Cemetery.
+Ernest Marion Muncrief, b. 17 Apr 1910, Nickel Hill, Oklahoma, d. 08 Jun 1955, Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Alice Muncrief, b. 29 Jul 1912, Nickel Hill, d. 19 Sep 1914, Buried Wells Valley Cemetery.
+Edna Evelyn Muncrief, b. 14 Oct 1914, Nickel Hill, Oklahoma (Born @ home), d. 01 Jun 2007, Valley View Hospital, Ada, Oklahoma.
+David Archie Muncrief, b. 20 Apr 1917, Nickel Hill, Oklahoma, d. 04 Apr 1959, Buried Wells Valley Cemetery.
+Charlie Manson Muncrief, b. 30 Nov 1919, Nickel Hill, Oklahoma, d. 27 Oct 1975, Buried Wells Valley Cemetery.
David Merrit Muncrief (b. 03 Feb 1873, d. 28 Jun 1933)
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