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This picture was taken in about 1905, either in Tennessee or Mississippi. Bedford worked for a railroad in that part of the state that joins Mississippi. Standing from left to right are Henry (Hank), Ossie, Bessie, Bert and John. Seated are Bedford and Allove with Mary standing between them. Bedford and Allove had met and married in a little country Church in Hardin County, Tennessee.
Upon Alloves's death in 1924, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, Bedford had her body shipped to Tennessee and she is buried in the cemetery next to the Church. When he died in 1946 he to was buried in this cemetery. The little church was rebuilt in 1996. In the 1910 census the family is found in Mississippi. Sometime later (1912?) they moved to Oklahoma. Bedford worked for the
Frisco Railroad in the Elk City, Oklahoma area. In 1920 the family can be found in Sapulpa, OklahomaThey remained in the Sapulpa area for the rest of their lives. Most of the children also remained in that area until married.
Frisco Railroad in the Elk City, Oklahoma area. In 1920 the family can be found in Sapulpa, OklahomaThey remained in the Sapulpa area for the rest of their lives. Most of the children also remained in that area until married.