916. Charles Parker⁹ Fillebrown (John Milton⁸, William Cheever⁷, Hon. Thomas⁶, John⁵, John⁴, Thomas³, Humpfrey² Phillibrowne, Robert¹ ffilebrowne)^(24295) was born in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin July 9, 1869.^(24296) Parker died June 29, 1945 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, at 75 years of age.^(24297) He died at Enid Hospital of acute left ventricular failure. His body was interred July 2, 1945 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24298) Burial was at Enid Cemetery lot 27 block A Evergreen addition first grave from the south.

Parker married Nora Barger January 7, 1906 in Moundville, Vernon County, Missouri.^{(24299) (24300)} The Moundville Daily Mail reported the wedding on January 9, 1906 under the title "PRETTY COTTAGE WEDDING". "Miss Nora Barger and Charles Fillebrown took the vows of holy wedlock and were united in marriage while the clock was striking twelve at the home of a relative in Moundville, Sunday, January 7th, 1906. Miss Barger is one of Nevada's well known and promising young ladies and is highly esteemed by her friends and acquaintances. Mr. Fillebrown is an excellent gentleman and a successful business man of Enid, Oklahoma. At high noon the officiating minister W. W. Hendrickson, entered the parlor followed by the bride and groom. The bride was richly attired in blue silk and the vows were solemnly and reverently taken in the presence of a few friends and relatives. After the ceremony, hearty congratulations and hopeful good wishes were extended by the guests to the happy couple and some very excellent presents were presented by special friends of the bride and groom. Then a splendid dinner of rich and good things was enjoyed by all those present and the occasion was very appropriately concluded by excellent string music rendered by Mr. and Mrs. Grove and their son Turner. The bride and groom departed Monday morning at 6:30 o'clock over the Nevada and Minden branch of the Mo. Pacific for Oklahoma where they will reside for a few months."

Nora Barger
1881 - 1959

Provided by Ray Adair II her grandson

Nora died May 9, 1959 in Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, at 77 years of age.^(24303) She died in Norman Municipal Hospital.

Her body was interred May 11, 1959 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24304) Burial was at Enid Cemetery beside her husband Charles Parker Fillebrown in Lot 27 Block A Evergreen addition second space from the south.

This is a bit of history.^(24305) Janet Faye Foster nee Kuehl provided the following interpretation about John Preston Barger's recovery of his brother William's children after the death of their parents. "It would have been (about) 1887 when John received word that Will and Frannie and Annie as well were dead and that he had six nieces and nephews without a soul to care for them down in Texas. The journey would be long and very hard, slow going with the dirt roads and no signs to point the way. Rounding up the children when John Barger got down to Texas and gathering up supplies for the long trip back to Kansas would have taken some time. Ira would have been over ten years old and probably a lot of help with the younger children and the chores. Willie was nearly nine and forced to grow up fast and help with her younger brothers and sisters. John had two children and had to consider how his dead brother's children should be raised." At this time, September 2001, the author, Jerry Fillebrown, believed that the children were placed: Ira with a Mr. Gilmer in SE Missouri, Wilma with a family in Indian Territory, Nora with Calvin and Levisa Coonrod in Missouri, Leva with Cyrus and Selma Dover as a "Bound Child" in Kansas, Stella and Oliver with Charley and Bertie Radcliff in Kansas. How the distribution of the children was accomplished is not certain.

Nora became a foster child circa 1888 in Missouri.^(24306) She and her siblings were taken to foster parents by John Barger. Nora was left with Calvin and Levisa Coonrod.

This is a bit of history.^(24307) Nora studied "McGuffey's First Eclectic Reader" after she was taken to Noel, Missouri. Her book, with her signature, was in the possession of her great-granddaughter, Laura Anne Precht nee Fillebrown in 1999.

Nora resided in Ellis, Vernon County, Missouri October 28, 1893.^(24308) Nora Barger lived in Ellis according to a hand written note in the front of a book, "Hygienic Physiology by J.D. Steele". The book was in the possession of her great-granddaughter, Laura Anne Precht nee Fillebrown, in 1999.

Nora was listed as a lodger living with Levisa (________) Coonrod household on the 1900 Census in Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri.^(24309) The house was owned by Levisa Coonrod, Nora Barger's foster mother, free and clear, it was located at 804 West Sycamore Street.

When Nora was age 26 and Charles Parker Fillebrown was age 37 they became the parents of Frances Esther Fillebrown June 27, 1907 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24310)

Parker Fillebrown, Louis Ca--, Mrs. Christman, Mrs. Grist, Aubrey Christman, Mrs. Coonrod, and Nora Fillebrown nee Barger

Ray Adair II provided this undated photograph.

When Nora was age 27 and Charles Parker Fillebrown was age 39 they became the parents of Thornton Barger Fillebrown October 21, 1908 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24312) Thornton Barger Fillebrown was named after Nora Barger October 21, 1908 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24313) Nora was listed as Charles Parker Fillebrown's wife on the 1910 Census in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24314) The house was owned by Charles Parker and Nora Fillebrown. It was located at 521 Randolph. Levisa Coonrod was listed as an "aunt-in-law" living with the family. She was the the woman who raised Nora after her parents died.

When Nora was age 28 and Charles Parker Fillebrown was age 40 they became the parents of John Milton Fillebrown April 26, 1910 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24315) Nora, as Parker's wife, resided with him in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma circa 1910.^(24316) The address was 521 South Quincy.

When Nora was age 31 and Charles Parker Fillebrown was age 43 they became the parents of Charles Earl Fillebrown July 31, 1912 in Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma. Nora, as Charles Parker Fillebrown's spouse, resided with him in Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma circa 1913. Nora Barger sold land to J. R. Cough circa 1913 in Frisco, Collin County, Texas.^(24317) When Nora was age 34 and Charles Parker Fillebrown was age 46 they became the parents of Ruth Nora Fillebrown April 23, 1916 in Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma.^(24318) Ruth Nora Fillebrown was named after Nora Barger April 23, 1916 in Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma.^(24319) Nora was listed as Charles Parker Fillebrown's wife on the 1920 Census in Afton, Ottawa County, Oklahoma.^(24320) The home was located on Mulberry Avenue.

Nora, as Parker's wife, resided with him in Afton, Ottawa County, Oklahoma February 1929.^(24321) Nora, as Parker's wife, resided with him in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma circa 1933.^(24322) The address was 813 West Oklahoma.

She was the administrator and a beneficiary of Thornton Barger Fillebrown's estate December 22, 1944 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24323) The estate consisted of cash in the net amount of $826.92 divided equally between his parents Nora and Charles Parker Fillebrown. The cash consisted of arrears in pay from the U.S. Government for his service in the U.S. Navy. This was found in a Decree of Heirship #6428.

Nora, as Parker's wife, resided with him in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma circa 1945.^(24324) The address was 813 West Oklahoma.

Nora Barger attended the funeral of Charles Parker Fillebrown at Henninger Funeral Home in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma July 2, 1945.^(24325) The funeral and burial charges were $659.42. At the same time a memorial was held for Parker's son, Thornton Barger Fillebrown, who was killed in action in the Pacific in World War II.

She was listed as a beneficiary in Charles Parker Fillebrown's will February 18, 1946 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24326) His estate consisted of real estate, mortgages, notes, and cash in banks. The net estate was $14,267.98 after the sale of the 2 pieces of property in Enid. As he died intestate the estate was divided 1/3rd to his wife Nora and 1/6th to each of his living children Frances, John, Charles, and Ruth. This was found in a Decree of Settlement #6679.

Date unknown, Nora, a Methodist, was a member of the Methodist Church in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24327) She attended there for many years.

Nora was a member of Spanish American War Veterans Auxiliary in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.^(24328) Nora's funeral was held May 11, 1959 at Allen Funeral Chapel in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24329) The service was at 2:00 pm.

Nora Barger
Circa 1902

Jerry Fillebrown Collection

Nora was wearing a Pendant watch that was passed to her daughter-in-law, Ruth Fillebrown nee Ferrill at the time of Nora's death in 1959. When Ruth passed in xxxx it was given to Ruth's daughter-in-law Suzanne Fillebrown nee Akkerman.

The watch has an inscription "J.M.F. to N.B.F.1908 to R.D.F.1951" which was added when Ruth received it in xxxx. (The date "1908" was an error). J.M.F. was John Milton Fillebrown, Nora's future father-in-law.

Parker was listed as a member of John Milton Fillebrown's household on the 1870 Census in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.^(24331) The family included John and Ellen Fillebrown, their son Parker, and Ellen's sister Emma Bridge. John reported real estate valued at $1100 and personal estate valued at $3500. They lived next door to John's mother, Ann Maria, his brother, Thornton, and nephew, William H. Porter.

Parker emigrated with John Milton Fillebrown from Monroe, Wisconsin to a place in Fillmore County, Nebraska circa 1874.^(24332) "...during the succeeding nine years (John) was engaged in farming in that and Seward counties. He also extended his efforts to other lines of business."

Parker was listed as a son in John Milton Fillebrown's household on the 1880 Census in Seward County, Nebraska.^(24333)

Charles Parker Fillebrown age 14 years old probably in Seward, Nebraska

Photograph provided by his grandson Ray Adair II

Parker resided in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska circa 1885.^(24335) Parker placed an "ink stamp" on the cover page of a book, "Young Folks' History of Greece" by Charlotte M. Yonge published in 1879, showing him to be in Geneva. It is know that his father took a position at a bank in Seward in 1885. The book is in the possession (1999) of his great granddaughter Laura Anne Precht nee Fillebrown.

This is a bit of history.^(24336) While living in Geneva, Nebraska, Parker or possibly his sister Martha" wrote the following poem in the front of "The Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier", published in 1883. It is not clear if this is an original work by Parker (or Martha) but the tone suggests that it was written to their father after the death of their mother. "Why are you sad, papa, my darling? Why are there tears falling tonight? Why do you look at me so staring? Have I done wrong? Tell me, I pray, 'Oh, no, my child; you are an angel. There is no heart finer than thous. That's why I fear; someday you'll leave me, just as your mother did. There'll come a time. (Cho) There'll come a time someday, when I have passed away. There'll be no mother to guide you from day to day. Think well of all I've said. Honor the man you wed. And always remember my story, There'll come a time. Let me know all Papa, my darling. Tell me, I pray, of mother dear. Why has she gone? Why has she left me? Why is her name never heard here? I've never felt her arms about me, nor her sweet lips pressed close to mine. Yet I would give my life to see her. Tell me, dear papa, will there come a time? (Cho) Some years ago - yes, I remember your mother dear child, left home one night. She fled also, fled with another. Tis the old tale - vanished from sight, Then but a year back to the old home, She came to die, yes baby mine, That why I fear some day you'll leave me Just as your mother did. There'll come a time." The book was in the possession, in 2009, of Parker's great-granddaughter Laura Anne Hollis nee Fillebrown.

Parker emigrated with John Milton Fillebrown from Nebraska to a place in Wyoming circa 1889.^(24337) "He moved with his family to Wyoming on account of failing health."

Parker was listed on the Cheyenne Institute roll as a student in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming circa 1889.^(24338) Parker was employed at organization unknown as a school teacher in Laramie County, Wyoming before 1891.^(24339) Parker resided in Granite Canyon, Laramie County, Wyoming circa December 1890.^(24340) He lived at the water pumping station near Granite City. He resided there with Hiram Foulks about two months.

Parker was employed at organization unknown as a mail carrier in Granite Canyon, Laramie County, Wyoming January 1891.^(24341) He carried mail from the railroad at Granite Canyon to the Silver Crown post office.

This is a bit of history.^(24342) On Saturday February 14, 1891 The Cheyenne Sun reported that Parker Fillebrown was the murder suspect in the February 13, 1891 shooting at Granite Canyon, Wyoming when he was determined to be missing from his home at the pump station and the pumpman, Hiram Foulks, was found dead in the work area. Foulks had sustained a fatal gunshot to the head. A few key dates and dates will be reported hereafter and then the full story of the discovery of this history will be told in full by the author, Jerry Fillebrown.

This is a bit of history.^(24343) While he was a fugitive, after the killing of Hiram Foulks, Parker was picked up in Kansas City by an officer being suspected to be the Wyoming murderer. He was able to talk himself out of the situation.

Parker resided in Buena Vista, Chaffee County, Colorado before April 1891.^(24344) Parker lived there for a time while hiding from the law after the killing of Hiram Foulks in Wyoming. He used the name Brandt.

This is a bit of history.^(24345) On Thursday April 9, 1891 The Daily Sun, a Cheyenne, Wyoming newspaper reported that "Fillebrown Is Captured" following several weeks as a fugitive wanted for the murder of Hiram Foulks. He was captured in Leadville, Colorado and was being held in Buena Vista, Colorado for Wyoming authorities.

This is a bit of history.^(24346) On Tuesday June 25, 1891 The Cheyenne Sun reported that Parker Fillebrown was placed on trial in Cheyenne, Wyoming that day 1891 for the murder of Hiram Foulks at Granite Canyon, Wyoming. The day was spent trying to convene a jury of 12 men for the trial. Jury selection became difficult when three-fourths of those questioned said that they would be unable to find the suspect guilty of capital murder based on circumstantial evidence. After the original panel of 24 men was exhausted an additional panel of 40 men was assembled. By the end of the day 11 men had been seated on a probationary basis and a twelfth was held for questioning. Throughout the day a crowd was in and about the court room. About 50 people were in the court room at all times including "several ladies (that) listened with every show of interest".

This is a bit of history.^(24347) On Friday June 26, 1891 The Cheyenne Sun reported that Eleven jurors had been accepted on probation for the trial of Parker Fillebrown but the regular panel of 24 men had been exhausted and 40 more men had been summoned on an open venire and 7 had been examined. It was apparent by this time that there was a prejudice against circumstantial evidence in a capital offence case.

This is a bit of history.^(24348) In the case of Charles Parker Fillebrown the alleged murderer of Hiram a Foulks on Saturday June 27, 1891 The Cheyenne Sun reported that 104 citizens had been examined for jury service by 9:30 the evening before and a third open venire of 40 men had been called. Summons were issued for talesman that had failed to appear. Member of the local Pythian Knights Lodge had done an investigation of the case on their own initiative and had written a report that had prejudiced a number of the potential jurors. Mrs. J.M. Fillebrown and her daughter, Martha, attended some of the proceedings that day.

This is a bit of history.^(24349) On Sunday June 28, 1891 The Cheyenne Sun reported that a jury had been secured for the trial of Parker for the murder of Hiram Foulks. A total of 132 citizens had been summoned and only 21 were left to question when the lawyers agreed on the 12 selected. Parker was reported as being in good spirits. People were speculating as the plea that might be made being one of denial or self-defense.

This is a bit of history.^(24350) On June 30, 1891 The Cheyenne Sun reported that the attorney for Parker acknowledged that Parker had killed Hiram Foulkes in self-defense. During the attorney's opening remarks he stated that Foulks, who had a reputation as a womanizer, had been bragging about his abilities to have his way with any of the women in the county that he wanted. During the conversation Parker had admonished him for his comments and challenged the veracity of the comments. This made Foulks angry and he then made "a vile and most brutal claim with regard to Fillebrown's sister" who was 15 at the time. Parker then told Foulks that he was a damned liar and Foulks, a trained boxer, turned on Parker and eventually knocked him out after threatening to beat him with a big bar. The attorney then said that when Parker awoke that, being trapped in the room, picked up a gun to protect him as he left the premises. Foulks rushed at Parker as he was trying to leave and he fired to protect himself from another beating. The defense had removed the need for any discussion of the details of the killing and the trial quickly turned to the reputation of Foulks. During the rest of the day 14 witnesses were heard and it appeared that it had been a good day for Parker.

This is a bit of history. On July 4, 1891 The Cheyenne Sun had a headline "C. P. Fillebrown is Free" and reported a verdict of not guilty.

Parker Fillebrown
circa 1898

Extracted from Company H Photo

Parker Fillebrown 10th from left
in Company H

Nevada, Missouri
Jerry Fillebrown has original

Parker was employed at a local school as a school teacher in Missouri May 1900.^(24352) The 1900 US Population Census indicated his profession to be a school teacher.

Parker was listed as a servant in Arnold Haleorreb's household on the 1900 Census in Deerfield Township, Vernon County, Missouri.^(24353) Parker was there June 8, 1900.

Parker was employed at School District No. 113 as a Teacher in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma October 22, 1900.^(24354) He was a teacher in School District No. 113 until April 19, 1901.

Parker was employed at Garfield County as Deputy Clerk in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma Territory circa 1901.^(24355) Parker, John Milton Fillebrown's child, resided with John in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma Territory circa 1901.^(24356) The address was 1500 East Maine.

Charles Parker Fillebrown's homestead claim in Burke, South Dakota before 1906

Photograph provided by Ray Adair II, his grandson

When Parker was age 37 and Nora Barger was age 26 they became the parents of Frances Esther Fillebrown June 27, 1907 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24358) When Parker was age 39 and Nora Barger was age 27 they became the parents of Thornton Barger Fillebrown October 21, 1908 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24359) Parker was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24360) The house was owned by Charles Parker and Nora Fillebrown. It was located at 521 Randolph. Levisa Coonrod was listed as an "aunt-in-law" living with the family. She was the the woman who raised Nora after her parents died.

When Parker was age 40 and Nora Barger was age 28 they became the parents of John Milton Fillebrown April 26, 1910 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24361) This is a bit of history.^(24362) On June 16, 1910 C.P. Fillebrown, in the Personal Mention column of the Enid Daily Eagle published, "I have a good farm 6 1/2 miles form Perry which I will trade for improved Enid City residence property."

Parker was employed at his own company as an Abstracter of real estate in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma circa 1910.^(24363) The 1910 R.L. Polk Enid City Directory indicates him working at Central Real Estate & Investment Co. at 108 East Broadway.

Parker was employed at an office with J.D. Minton as Abstractor in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma circa 1910.^(24364) Parker resided in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma circa 1910.^(24365) The address was 521 South Quincy.

When Parker was age 43 and Nora Barger was age 31 they became the parents of Charles Earl Fillebrown July 31, 1912 in Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma. Charles Earl Fillebrown was named after Charles Parker Fillebrown July 31, 1912 in Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma. Parker resided in Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma circa 1913. When Parker was age 46 and Nora Barger was age 34 they became the parents of Ruth Nora Fillebrown April 23, 1916 in Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma.^(24366) Parker was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Afton, Ottawa County, Oklahoma.^(24367) The home was located on Mulberry Avenue.

Parker was employed at his own firm as General Practice Lawyer in Afton, Ottawa County, Oklahoma January 20, 1920.^(24368) He had his own general law practice.

Parker resided in Afton, Ottawa County, Oklahoma February 1929.^(24369) Parker applied for a military pension November 25, 1931 in Oklahoma.^(24370) He filed for a Civil War Pension application number 1443674 and certificate number 119087. Service was indicated to be in the "H 2 Ma Inf." This may have been based on the fact that his father was in the Civil War or perhaps it related to Parker's service in the Spanish American War.

Parker resided in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma circa 1933.^(24371) The address was 813 West Oklahoma.

He was listed as a beneficiary in Thornton Barger Fillebrown's will December 22, 1944 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24372) The estate consisted of cash in the net amount of $826.92 divided equally between his parents Nora and Charles Parker Fillebrown. The cash consisted of arrears in pay from the U.S. Government for his service in the U.S. Navy. This was found in a Decree of Heirship #6428.

Parker resided in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma circa 1945.^(24373) The address was 813 West Oklahoma.

His funeral was held July 2, 1945 at Henninger Funeral Home in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24374) The funeral and burial charges were $659.42. At the same time a memorial was held for Parker's son, Thornton Barger Fillebrown, who was killed in action in the Pacific in World War II.

Parker's will was probated February 18, 1946 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24375) His estate consisted of real estate, mortgages, notes, and cash in banks. The net estate was $14,267.98 after the sale of the 2 pieces of property in Enid. As he died intestate the estate was divided 1/3rd to his wife Nora and 1/6th to each of his living children Frances, John, Charles, and Ruth. This was found in a Decree of Settlement #6679.

Parker James Fillebrown was named after Charles Parker Fillebrown October 7, 1997 in Garland, Dallas County, Texas.^(24376) He weighed 8 lbs 7 oz and was 20.5" long. His father, Scott, was present at the birth and "coached" his mother, Lee Ann, during the delivery at Baylor Garland Hospital. His parents were considering the name Parker and made a decision when Scott recalled that his great grandfather was Charles Parker Fillebrown.

Charles Parker Fillebrown and Nora Barger had the following family:

+ 1289 i. Frances Esther¹⁰ Fillebrown was born June 27, 1907.

Thornton Barger Fillebrown
1908 - 1942
Killed In Action

Jerry Fillebrown Collection

1290 ii. Thornton Barger Fillebrown^(24377) was born in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma October 21, 1908.^(24378) Thornton died October 12, 1942 in the South Pacific, at 33 years of age.^(24379) He participated in the Battle of Savo Island while attached to the USS Duncan. He was entitled to the following campaign awards: China Service Medal, American Defense Medal with Fleet Clasp, Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal with one Star, and the Victory Medal for World War II. He was also awarded the Purple Heart. His body was lost October 12, 1942 in the Sea.^(24380) He was reported to be missing in action on the 12th and presumed to be dead and to have gone down with his ship as of October 13, 1943. A memorial stone was placed in his memory at Enid Cemetery, Enid, Oklahoma near his father and mother in lot 27 block A Evergreen addition.

Thornton was listed as a son in Charles Parker Fillebrown's household on the 1910 Census in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24381) The house was owned by Charles Parker and Nora Fillebrown. It was located at 521 Randolph. Levisa Coonrod was listed as an "aunt-in-law" living with the family. She was the the woman who raised Nora after her parents died.

Thornton, Charles Parker Fillebrown's child, resided with Parker in Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma circa 1913. Thornton was listed as a son in Charles Parker Fillebrown's household on the 1920 Census in Afton, Ottawa County, Oklahoma.^(24382) The home was located on Mulberry Avenue.

Thornton reported for active duty January 4, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri.^(24383) He enlisted as an Apprentice Seaman in the United States Navy.

Thornton Barger Fillebrown was listed as a beneficiary in John Milton Fillebrown's will July 20, 1929 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24384) The estate consisted of notes, mortgages, bonds and other securities, and money, of the probable value of Eight Thousand Dollars. A special legacy in the amount of $100 was provided for each of his grandchildren: Thornton, Frances, John, Charles, and Ruth Fillebrown. His children Charles Parker and Ned Bridge Fillebrown transferred their claims in the remainder of the estate to his daughter Martha Ellen Fillebrown. This was found in a Court Record of a Decree of Discharge 3377.

He was released from active duty in the United States Navy by Honorable Discharge January 3, 1933 in San Pedro, Los Angeles County, California.^(24385) He was released as a Radioman second class from the USS Louisville.

Thornton served in the military January 4, 1933 in San Pedro, Los Angeles County, California.^(24386) He reenlisted as Radioman second class in the United States Navy.

He was released from active duty in the United States Navy by Honorable Discharge December 31, 1936.^(24387) He was discharged as Radioman first class from the USS Williamson.

Thornton reported for active duty March 29, 1937 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.^(24388) He reenlisted as Radioman first class.

He was released from active duty in the United States Navy by Honorable Discharge March 28, 1941.^(24389) He was discharged as Radioman first class from the USS Henderson.

Thornton reported for active duty June 21, 1941 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.^(24390) He reenlisted as Radioman first class and transferred the same day to the Naval Research Laboratory, Bellevue, DC.

Thornton reported for active duty June 24, 1941 in Washington, DC.^(24391) He was transferred to the Radioman School.

He was promoted December 16, 1941 in Washington, DC.^(24392) He was made Chief Radioman the United States Navy.

Thornton reported for active duty April 16, 1942 in New York City, in one of several counties, New York.^(24393) He was transferred and received on board the USS Duncan as Chief Radioman.

Thornton's will was probated December 22, 1944 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24394) The estate consisted of cash in the net amount of $826.92 divided equally between his parents Nora and Charles Parker Fillebrown. The cash consisted of arrears in pay from the U.S. Government for his service in the U.S. Navy. This was found in a Decree of Heirship #6428.

+ 1291 iii. John Milton Fillebrown was born April 26, 1910.

+ 1292 iv. Charles Earl Fillebrown was born July 31, 1912.

1293 v. Ruth Nora Fillebrown^(24395) was born in Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma April 23, 1916.^(24396) Ruth died June 21, 1983 in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, at 67 years of age.^(24397) She died of cardiogenic shock in the Helene Folz Medical Center. Her body was interred June 25, 1983 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24398) Burial was at Enid Cemetery lot 27 block A Evergreen addition third grave from the south.

Ruth was listed as a daughter in Charles Parker Fillebrown's household on the 1920 Census in Afton, Ottawa County, Oklahoma.^(24399) The home was located on Mulberry Avenue.

Ruth, Charles Parker Fillebrown's child, resided with Parker in Afton, Ottawa County, Oklahoma February 1929.^(24400) Ruth Nora Fillebrown was listed as a beneficiary in John Milton Fillebrown's will July 20, 1929 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24401) The estate consisted of notes, mortgages, bonds and other securities, and money, of the probable value of Eight Thousand Dollars. A special legacy in the amount of $100 was provided for each of his grandchildren: Thornton, Frances, John, Charles, and Ruth Fillebrown. His children Charles Parker and Ned Bridge Fillebrown transferred their claims in the remainder of the estate to his daughter Martha Ellen Fillebrown. This was found in a Court Record of a Decree of Discharge 3377.

Ruth, Charles Parker Fillebrown's child, resided with Parker in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma circa 1933.^(24402) The address was 813 West Oklahoma.

Ruth Nora Fillebrown attended the funeral of Charles Parker Fillebrown at Henninger Funeral Home in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma July 2, 1945.^(24403) The funeral and burial charges were $659.42. At the same time a memorial was held for Parker's son, Thornton Barger Fillebrown, who was killed in action in the Pacific in World War II.

Ruth Nora Fillebrown was listed as a beneficiary in Charles Parker Fillebrown's will February 18, 1946 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(24404) His estate consisted of real estate, mortgages, notes, and cash in banks. The net estate was $14,267.98 after the sale of the 2 pieces of property in Enid. As he died intestate the estate was divided 1/3rd to his wife Nora and 1/6th to each of his living children Frances, John, Charles, and Ruth. This was found in a Decree of Settlement #6679.

Ruth was employed at the Wage and Hour Board of NJ as a Field Supervisor in New Jersey circa 1950.^(24405) She worked for the Wage and Hour Bureau of the State of New Jersey until 1975.

Ruth resided in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey May 10, 1959.^(24406) Ruth retired from the State of New Jersey in New Jersey circa 1975.^(24407) Ruth resided in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey circa June 1983.^(24408) The address was 73 Lanning Street, Ewing Township. She shared this home for many years with Lucille Morency who continued to live in the house after Ruth's death.

Ruth's funeral was held June 25, 1983 at Henninger-Allen Funeral Home in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma. The funeral service took place at Enid Cemetery at 3:00 pm with the Rev. Arnold Roberts officiating. The service was under the direction of Henninger-Allen Funeral Home. Ruth moved to New Jersey in 1943 to work for Switleik Parachute Co. as a contribution to the war effort. After the end of the war she went to work for the State of New Jersey and stayed for the rest of her life. She returned to Oklahoma from time to time to visit relatives.

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