985. Charles Parker⁹ Fillebrown (John Milton⁸, William Cheever⁷, Hon. Thomas⁶, John⁵, John⁴, Thomas³, Humpfrey² Phillibrowne, Robert¹ ffilebrowne)⁽⁹⁵⁶⁸⁾ was born in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin July 9, 1869.⁽⁹⁵⁶⁹⁾ Parker died June 29, 1945 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, at 75 years of age.⁽⁹⁵⁷⁰⁾ He died at Enid Hospital of acute left ventricular failure. His body was interred July 2, 1945 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁹⁵⁷¹⁾ 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.^{(9572) (9573)} 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 was born May 13, 1881 in Denton County, Texas.⁽⁹⁵⁷⁴⁾ Although the obituary for Nora states that she was born in Dickens County, Texas the author of this report, Charles Jerry Fillebrown, concluded that the place of birth was Denton County, Texas. The family did not live in Dickens County, Texas until after the death of Nora's mother. Nora⁽⁹⁵⁷⁵⁾ was the daughter of William A. Barger and Frances McCorkle.

Nora died May 9, 1959 in Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, at 77 years of age.⁽⁹⁵⁷⁶⁾ She died in Norman Municipal Hospital.

Her body was interred May 11, 1959 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁹⁵⁷⁷⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁵⁷⁸⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁵⁷⁹⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁵⁸⁰⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁵⁸¹⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁵⁸²⁾ The house was owned by Levisa Coonrod, Nora Barger's foster mother, free and clear, it was located at 804 West Sycamore Street.

She became engaged to Charles Parker Fillebrown circa 1902 in Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri. This date was estimated using the inscription on the back of the photo that was sent to relatives.

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.⁽⁹⁵⁸³⁾ This is an undated photograph.⁽⁹⁵⁸⁴⁾ This photograph was probably taken on or about the time of Parker and Nora's marriage.

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.⁽⁹⁵⁸⁵⁾ Thornton Barger Fillebrown was named after Nora Barger October 21, 1908 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁹⁵⁸⁶⁾ Nora was listed as Charles Parker Fillebrown's wife on the 1910 Census in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁹⁵⁸⁷⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁵⁸⁸⁾ Nora, as Parker's wife, resided with him in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma circa 1910.⁽⁹⁵⁸⁹⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁵⁹⁰⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁵⁹¹⁾ Ruth Nora Fillebrown was named after Nora Barger April 23, 1916 in Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma.⁽⁹⁵⁹²⁾ Nora was listed as Charles Parker Fillebrown's wife on the 1920 Census in Afton, Ottawa County, Oklahoma.⁽⁹⁵⁹³⁾ The home was located on Mulberry Avenue.

Nora, as Parker's wife, resided with him in Afton, Ottawa County, Oklahoma February 1929.⁽⁹⁵⁹⁴⁾ Nora, as Parker's wife, resided with him in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma circa 1933.⁽⁹⁵⁹⁵⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁵⁹⁶⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁵⁹⁷⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁵⁹⁸⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁵⁹⁹⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁰⁰⁾ She attended there for many years.

Nora was a member of Spanish American War Veterans Auxiliary in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.⁽⁹⁶⁰¹⁾ Nora's funeral was held May 11, 1959 at Allen Funeral Chapel in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁹⁶⁰²⁾ The service was at 2:00 pm.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁹⁶⁰³⁾ The photograph shown above was given by Nora Fillebrown nee Barger to her brother, Oliver in 1902 with an inscription on the back "Happy New Year 1902, Nora". It was changed later to "Aunt Nora Fillebrown" by Oliver's son Lester Barger. Lester gave the photograph to Jerry Fillebrown November 4, 1998.

Nora was wearing a Pendant watch that was given to her daughter-in-law, Ruth Fillebrown nee Ferrill in 1951. When Ruth passed in 1993 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. (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.⁽⁹⁶⁰⁴⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁰⁵⁾ "...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.⁽⁹⁶⁰⁶⁾ Parker, John Milton Fillebrown's child, resided with John in Seward, Seward County, Nebraska March 1883.⁽⁹⁶⁰⁷⁾ The home was in Precinct M.

This is a bit of history. Parker, John Milton Fillebrown's child, resided with John in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska circa 1885.⁽⁹⁶⁰⁸⁾ 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.

Parker, John Milton Fillebrown's child, resided with John in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska circa 1885.⁽⁹⁶⁰⁹⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶¹⁰⁾ 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 2011, 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.⁽⁹⁶¹¹⁾ "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.⁽⁹⁶¹²⁾ Parker, John Milton Fillebrown's child, resided with John in Silver Crown, Laramie County, Wyoming circa 1890.⁽⁹⁶¹³⁾ In September, 1891 Parker advertised that he had "Good winter pasturage for about 300 head of cattle, Good feed,, shelter, and water, twenty miles from Cheyenne."

Parker was employed at organization unknown as a school teacher in Laramie County, Wyoming before 1891.⁽⁹⁶¹⁴⁾ Parker resided in Granite Canyon, Laramie County, Wyoming circa December 1890.⁽⁹⁶¹⁵⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶¹⁶⁾ He carried mail from the railroad at Granite Canyon to the Silver Crown post office.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁹⁶¹⁷⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶¹⁸⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶¹⁹⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶²⁰⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶²¹⁾ The Prison Calendar for the Laramie County jail in Cheyenne, Wyoming indicated that C.P Fillebrown of Granite Canyon being 21, 5' 9" with light hair, brown eyes, and red complexion was being held for murder. He was commited April 9. 1891 and help pending trial.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁹⁶²²⁾ On May 13, 1891 a charge of Murder in the First Degree was recorded in the log of the First District Court, Laramie County, Wyoming by justice of the Peace, W.P. Carroll. The papers included a Criminal Warrant and Complaint Transcript

This is a bit of history.⁽⁹⁶²³⁾ On May 27, 1891 the District Attorney, John M. Davidson, recorded that he had filed an Indictment "a true bill" was filed, case indexed, and docketed in the mater of The State of Wyoming vs.. Charles P. Fillebrown. It also indicated that he assigned a plea of Not Guilty and that the trial was set for June 25th.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁹⁶²⁴⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶²⁵⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶²⁶⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶²⁷⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶²⁸⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶²⁹⁾ On July 1, 1891 the Cheyenne Sun reported that the day before the State had presented its case and that the Defense had begun its defense.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁹⁶³⁰⁾ The Cheyenne Sun reported on July 2, 1891 that a Mrs. McLaughlin who was supeoenaed for the defense and recanted prior statements against the deceased victum. She claimed that she had been coerced by the defense attorney to make the statements but now would testify for the State.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁹⁶³¹⁾ On July 3, 1891 The Cheyenne Sun reported that the Jury had heard Parker tell his story the day before in a "candid and honest manner". The State followed with a "powerful opening argument" for the State leaving Mr. Breckons to speak for the defense.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁹⁶³²⁾ The Prison Calendar of Laramie County, Wyoming noted that Parker was released July 3, 1891 being "Acquitted by Jury".

This is a bit of history.⁽⁹⁶³³⁾ On July 4, 1891 The Cheyenne Sun had a headline "C. P. Fillebrown is Free" and reported a verdict of not guilty. As noted earlier at the beginning of this series of newspaper reports the author this Genealogy recorded the story of his discovery of the material in September 1998. It is located with the date September 16, 1998 under both Parker's history and Charles Jerry Fillebrown's history.

He was inducted branch unknown for military service April 4, 1898 in Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri. It was recorded on the back of a photograph of his unit that "Pap in Company H at Nevada, Mo 1898 he was the first volunteer when call came for enlistment April 4th 1898."

Parker served in the military circa 1898 in Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri.⁽⁹⁶³⁴⁾ He entered "the service of the United States during the Spanish American War in a Missouri regiment, but was not called out of the country." It was a conflict between the Kingdom of Spain and the United States of America that took place from April to August 1898. The war was mainly caused by American demands that Spain peacefully resolve the Cuban fight for independence, though arguably this was an excuse for the U.S. to seize Spain's remaining overseas territories in the Caribbean and the Pacific. These territories were Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Guam and the Caroline Islands.

Parker was employed at a local school as a school teacher in Missouri May 1900.⁽⁹⁶³⁵⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶³⁶⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶³⁷⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶³⁸⁾ Beginning in 1900 he was listed as Deputy Clerk for Probate Judge Jamse K. Beaucamp.

Parker, John Milton Fillebrown's child, resided with John in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma Territory circa 1901.⁽⁹⁶³⁹⁾ The address was 1500 East Maine.

He became engaged to Nora Barger circa 1902 in Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri. This date was estimated using the inscription on the back of the photo that was sent to relatives.

Parker resided in Burke, Gregory County, South Dakota before 1906.⁽⁹⁶⁴⁰⁾ His marriage license stated that he resided in Burke. Family folklore suggests that when he showed this picture to Nora before their marriage hoping to move her there that she said emphatically "I'm moving to Enid".

This is an undated photograph. The photograph was taken in Enid, Oklahoma probably after Parker's marriage. He seems to be wearing a campaign button of some sort.

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.⁽⁹⁶⁴¹⁾ This is an undated photograph.⁽⁹⁶⁴²⁾ This photograph was probably taken on or about the time of Parker and Nora's marriage.

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.⁽⁹⁶⁴³⁾ Parker was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁹⁶⁴⁴⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁴⁵⁾ This is a bit of history.⁽⁹⁶⁴⁶⁾ 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 from 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.⁽⁹⁶⁴⁷⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁴⁸⁾ Parker resided in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma circa 1910.⁽⁹⁶⁴⁹⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁵⁰⁾ Parker was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Afton, Ottawa County, Oklahoma.⁽⁹⁶⁵¹⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁵²⁾ He had his own general law practice.

Parker resided in Afton, Ottawa County, Oklahoma February 1929.⁽⁹⁶⁵³⁾ Parker applied for a military pension November 25, 1931 in Oklahoma.⁽⁹⁶⁵⁴⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁵⁵⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁵⁶⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁵⁷⁾ The address was 813 West Oklahoma.

His funeral was held July 2, 1945 at Henninger Funeral Home in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁹⁶⁵⁸⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁵⁹⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁶⁰⁾ He weighed 8 lbs 7 oz and was 20.5" long. His father, Scott, was present at the birth and "coached" Lee Ann, during the delivery at Baylor Garland Hospital. His parents were considering the name Parker and made a decision when Scott recalled that Parker 's great-great grandfather was Charles Parker Fillebrown who went by Parker.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁹⁶⁶¹⁾ Account of the Trial of Charles Parker Fillebrown (1891)

By Charles Jerry Fillebrown

Family stories were told time and time again as I grew up. My grandfather, Charles Parker Fillebrown, died when I was 9 years old but I remember him well and had always thought of him as a sedate and gentle man. After his death I heard that he had, in his youth, a fight defending his sister's (Aunt Mattie) reputation. This never seemed like a big deal and just sounded like an interesting but meaningless anecdote in his youth. No one ever spoke about the details of the fight and it never seemed important.

I started doing genealogy after my retirement in the early 1990's after my parents had passed away. I was left to ferret out stories from public records about births, marriages, deaths, and etc. like most genealogists. My wife, Sue, and I liked to travel in our camper and used my genealogical work as an excuse to tour the U.S. locating the graves, homesteads, and places visited by my ancestors.

I knew by 1998 that Parker's parents, John Milton Fillebrown and his wife Ellen M. Bridge had lived in Wyoming. Ellen had died there in 1891 and was buried in Cheyenne at the Cheyenne Cemetery. I didn't know where Parker was at that time so we scheduled a trip to Cheyenne to visit Ellen's grave and the local library. We arrived in Cheyenne the evening of September 15, 1998 and the next day was spent in the public library

In the library's books and microfilm collection I discovered that John Milton Fillebrown was the Postmaster in nearby Silver Crown, Wyoming in 1891 and also owned and operated a ranch. But I still didn't find information about Parker. After an afternoon and morning I was ready to leave the library and Cheyenne to carry on with our trip. A librarian approached me and suggested that I look at a little used card file for more information before I left. After another 30 minutes or so I found a reference to an obituary for Ellen in a local paper. I already had an obituary from another paper from past research and was about to ignore it but the librarian quickly found the referenced microfilm of the paper and loaded it on the reader before I could protest that it wasn't needed.

Here's what I found from the Cheyenne Daily Leader, Wednesday, October 21, 1891.

Death of Mrs. Fillebrown "Ellen M. wife of J. M. Fillebrown died at 5 o'clock Monday evening at the ranch near Table Mountain. She was taken sick just two weeks ago. Her case was not considered at all serious even last Wednesday when a doctor was sent for. She was found to be suffering from inflammation of the stomach. By Sunday her case was esteemed very dangerous and from that time on she failed rapidly. The funeral will take place at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Services will be conducted this afternoon. Services will be conducted at the cemetery by Rev. Mr. Wier of Methodist Church. Mrs. Fillebrown was born in Wisconsin in 1844 and was 47 years old at the time of her death. She was very much esteemed at the time of her death." Well nothing new there.... and then I read the last sentence. "She was the mother of Parker Fillebrown whose case recently occupied the attention of the courts." What, Parker occupied the attention of the courts? Well at least I had found a clue that he was in the area at the time. So, back I went to the librarian for more help. It was lunch time and she was going to take a break but if I wanted to go to lunch she'd start checking. Sue was at the trailer park getting ready for us to move out and I had to go get her anyway so I said I'd be back after lunch. We ate lunch, finished packing the trailer, hitched up, and returned to the library to see what had been found before leaving the area. Back at the library the librarian advised me that she had good news and bad news. She found a file and it wasn't a misdemeanor, it was a felony, and the file was empty. But, she had ordered more material from the archives where the archivist had assured her that we'd find an answer. The material finally arrived from the archives but the material was very limited and just referred to the specific court. As I recall it had a date that pointed me back to the newspaper microfilms to search for an event. An afternoon with Sue and me searching miles of film resulted in a series of articles attached to Charles Parker Fillebrown uner his name in this family history..

Charles Parker Fillebrown and Nora Barger had the following children:

+ 1370 i. Frances Esther¹⁰ Fillebrown was born June 27, 1907.

Thornton Barger Fillebrown
1908 - 1942
Killed In Action
Battle of Savo Island
South Pacific
Marquise Photography
Enid, Oklahoma

Jerry Fillebrown Collection

1371 ii. Thornton Barger Fillebrown⁽⁹⁶⁶²⁾ was born in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma October 21, 1908.⁽⁹⁶⁶³⁾ Thornton died October 12, 1942 in the South Pacific, at 33 years of age.⁽⁹⁶⁶⁴⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁶⁵⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁶⁶⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁶⁷⁾ The home was located on Mulberry Avenue.

Thornton reported for active duty January 4, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri.⁽⁹⁶⁶⁸⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁶⁹⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁷⁰⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁷¹⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁷²⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁷³⁾ He reenlisted as Radioman first class.

He was released from active duty in the United States Navy by Honorable Discharge March 28, 1941.⁽⁹⁶⁷⁴⁾ He was discharged as Radioman first class from the USS Henderson.

Thornton reported for active duty June 21, 1941 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.⁽⁹⁶⁷⁵⁾ 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, District of Columbia.⁽⁹⁶⁷⁶⁾ He was transferred to the Radioman School.

He was promoted December 16, 1941 in Washington, District of Columbia.⁽⁹⁶⁷⁷⁾ He was made Chief Radioman the United States Navy.

Thornton reported for active duty April 16, 1942 in New York City, county unknown________, New York.⁽⁹⁶⁷⁸⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁷⁹⁾ 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.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁹⁶⁸⁰⁾ First Seal By Roy Boehm and Charles W. Sasser in 1997. Jerry Fillebrown was given the book in which Roy Boehm provided a vivid description of his assignment to the USS Duncan and ultimately the loss of the Duncan in the "Battle of Cape Esperance" off of Guadacanal October 12, 1942. Les Hobson, a 2nd cousin, had discovered the book and provided Jerry which so impressed with the story that he exchanged emails with Roy Boehm.

Friday, January 08, 1999 Dear Mr. Boehm, My Uncle, Chief Radioman Thornton Barger Fillebrown, went down on the USS Duncan. Thornton had joined the ship as Chief Radioman on April 16, 1942. I was only 6 years old when he died but he has always been etched in my mind as a hero. The vivid description of the battle and sinking of the Duncan renewed my opinion of him and all of you who served in W.W.II. Thank you, Jerry

Sunday, January 10, 1999 Dear Jerry, I knew your uncle well. The Duncan went in commission April the 16th, Thorn called me Bo my nickname in those days and I called him Chief; Thorn behind his back. We, who served in the Duncan were a family and that was from the skipper all the way down to my level. There just wasn't too many any lower in rate than I - when we went aboard the ship. Be proud of his memory because the radio room gang stuck to their stations until the very end in what turned out to be one hell of a battle! Your uncle was every bit the hero that you and I remember him to be. Roy Boehm FIRST SEAL

+ 1372 iii. John Milton Fillebrown was born April 26, 1910.

+ 1373 iv. Charles Earl Fillebrown was born July 31, 1912.

1374 v. Ruth Nora Fillebrown⁽⁹⁶⁸¹⁾ was born in Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma April 23, 1916.⁽⁹⁶⁸²⁾ Ruth died June 21, 1983 in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, at 67 years of age.⁽⁹⁶⁸³⁾ She died of cardiogenic shock in the Helene Folz Medical Center. Her body was interred June 25, 1983 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁹⁶⁸⁴⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁸⁵⁾ The home was located on Mulberry Avenue.

Ruth, Charles Parker Fillebrown's child, resided with Parker in Afton, Ottawa County, Oklahoma February 1929.⁽⁹⁶⁸⁶⁾ Ruth Nora Fillebrown was listed as a beneficiary in John Milton Fillebrown's will July 20, 1929 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁹⁶⁸⁷⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁸⁸⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁸⁹⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁹⁰⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁹¹⁾ 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.⁽⁹⁶⁹²⁾ Ruth retired from the State of New Jersey in New Jersey circa 1975.⁽⁹⁶⁹³⁾ Ruth resided in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey circa June 1983.⁽⁹⁶⁹⁴⁾ 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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