1373. Charles Earl¹⁰ Fillebrown (Charles Parker⁹, John Milton⁸, William Cheever⁷, Hon. Thomas⁶, John⁵, John⁴, Thomas³, Humpfrey² Phillibrowne, Robert¹ ffilebrowne)^(12587) was born in Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma July 31, 1912. Charles died February 26, 1993 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, at 80 years of age.^(12588) Charles died of lung cancer and complications due to acute emphysema after an adult lifetime of smoking. He died at Walnut Place Rest Home, Dallas. His body was interred March 2, 1993 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma. Charles' wife Ruth was buried beside him in August 1993. The grave-site is near several Fillebrown and Ferrill plots at Enid Cemetery. The location is lot 51 block 10 second addition first grave from the south.

Charles married Ruth Dora Ferrill November 12, 1933 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(12589) The marriage was performed at 8 am Sunday by Thomas P. Haskins, Baptist Minister, First Baptist Church and was witnessed by the immediate families and close friends. The attendants were Lorenz E. Miesner and Audrey Ellen Staggers both of Enid. The Enid Daily Eagle reported, "The bride was married in a becoming frock of Alice blue crepe trimmed with white velvet. She carried a bridal bouquet of white chrysanthemums and valley lilies." Ruth's hat shown in their wedding picture and her white dress shoes were in their son's possession in 2011.

Ruth was born December 12, 1911 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(12590) Ruth^(12591) was the daughter of Arther Cleveland Ferrill and Viola Wallace. Ruth died August 18, 1993 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, at 81 years of age.^(12592) In the weeks before her death she had some pleasure visiting with her great grandchildren Greg Precht and Elizabeth Precht. Just before her death she was visited by her other great granddaughters Sarah Davis and Suzanne Davis. Suzanne was a few days old at the time. She died of metestasized carcinoma of the rectum at Walnut Place Rest Home, Dallas.

Her body was interred August 21, 1993 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(12593) Ruth was buried beside her husband, Charles, near other Fillebrown and Ferrill plots at Enid Cemetery. The location is lot 51 block 10 second addition second grave from the south.

Ruth, Arther Cleveland Ferrill's child, resided with Arther in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma circa 1913.^(12594) The residence was at the end of Market Street.

This is an undated photograph. Ruth was listed as a daughter in Arther Cleveland Ferrill's household on the 1920 Census in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(12595) The home address was 912 East Park. Arther's age was reported to be 38.

Ruth was listed on the school unknown roll as a student in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma estimate 1920. Ruth is the girl in the lower right corner.

Ruth graduated from Enid High School in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma date unknown.^(12596) Ruth graduated from Enid Business School in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma date unknown.^(12597) She became engaged to Charles Earl Fillebrown circa 1933 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(12598) Ruth's brother, Carl, recalled in January 1996 that Charles and Ruth met while they both worked in the accounting section at Eason Oil and Gas. They knew each other about a year and were engaged for about six months.

She and Charles Earl Fillebrown honeymooned in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri November 12, 1933.^(12599) Ruth and Charles left the morning of their wedding for a two-week trip to Springfield and other points in Missouri.

Ruth, as Charles's wife, resided with him in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma circa December 1933.^(12600) The address was 304 West Broadway. This was the first home together for Ruth and Charles and they lived there until moving to Tulsa in 1936.

When Ruth was age 24 and Charles Earl Fillebrown was age 23 they became the parents of Charles Jerry Fillebrown January 26, 1936 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(12601) Pauline Ferrill nee Allen reported that "I remember Jerry's Uncle Lester had the car when your mom said 'it's time to go to the hospital', they called my house and were told as we were at the movies -- (I think it was Shirley Temple)) but anyway as soon as we got home from the movie Lester got the word to go immediately as they needed the car."

Ruth, as Charles Earl Fillebrown's spouse, resided with him in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma circa 1936.^(12602) Charles, Ruth, and Jerry lived at 704 N. Xanthus. The house was purchased for approximately $5200. After moving in 1956 it was used as a rental property. Jerry and Sue rented it in 1960. It was sold to Charles's in-laws in 1962 for its tax-depreciated value of $5500.

November 14, 1937, Ruth, a Southern Baptist, was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.^(12603) She was received by letter from First Baptist Church in Enid, Oklahoma.

Ruth, as Charles's wife, resided with him in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma December 12, 1955.^(12604) This home at 2527 South Evanston was purchased December 15, 1955 for $15,000 and sold May 16, 1979 for $74,750 when they moved to Richardson, Texas.

Ruth, as the mother of the groom, attended Jan Suzanne Akkerman and Charles Jerry Fillebrown's wedding December 22, 1956 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The service took place at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with a reception following afterward in the Parish Hall.

Ruth Dora Ferrill attended the funeral of Nora Barger at Allen Funeral Chapel in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma May 11, 1959.^(12605) The service was at 2:00 pm.

Ruth witnessed Arther Cleveland Ferrill's burial October 29, 1969 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(12606) Burial was at Enid Cemetery lot 6 block 20 first addition fourth grave from the north.

This is a bit of history.^(12607) Ruth taught 4th year Sunday School at Immanuel Baptist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma from 1973 through 1978

Ruth, as Charles's wife, resided with him in Richardson, Dallas County, Texas May 8, 1979.^(12608) The address was 702 Winchester. Charles and Ruth resided in a rest home in December 1992 where they remained until their deaths. His death was in February 1993 and her death was in August 1993.

December 12, 1979, Ruth, a Southern Baptist, was a member of the First Baptist Church in Richardson, Dallas County, Texas.^(12609) She remained a member of this church until her death.

Ruth Dora Ferrill attended the funeral of Ruth Nora Fillebrown at Henninger-Allen Funeral Home in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma June 25, 1983. 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 witnessed Charles Earl Fillebrown's death February 26, 1993 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.^(12610) Charles died of lung cancer and complications due to acute emphysema after an adult lifetime of smoking. He died at Walnut Place Rest Home, Dallas.

Ruth attended the funeral of Charles Earl Fillebrown at Restland Chapel in Richardson, Dallas County, Texas March 1, 1993. Ruth witnessed Charles Earl Fillebrown's burial March 2, 1993 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma. Charles' wife Ruth was buried beside him in August 1993. The grave-site is near several Fillebrown and Ferrill plots at Enid Cemetery. The location is lot 51 block 10 second addition first grave from the south.

Ruth's funeral was held August 20, 1993 at Richland Chapel in Richardson, Dallas County, Texas.

Charles, Charles Parker Fillebrown's child, resided with Parker in Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma circa 1913. Charles was listed as a son in Charles Parker Fillebrown's household on the 1920 Census in Afton, Ottawa County, Oklahoma.^(12611) The home was located on Mulberry Avenue.

This is an undated photograph.^(12612) The photograph was scanned from a picture originally kept by Charles' mother and probably taken circa 1921 based on his appearance. It hung with a collection of family pictures in the possession of his son, Jerry, in 20011.

Charles graduated from Afton High School in Afton, Ottawa County, Oklahoma date unknown.^(12613) Charles, Charles Parker Fillebrown's child, resided with Parker in Afton, Ottawa County, Oklahoma February 1929.^(12614) Charles Earl Fillebrown was listed as a beneficiary in John Milton Fillebrown's will July 20, 1929 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(12615) 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.

Charles was employed at Eason Oil Company as a bookkeeper in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma circa 1931.^(12616) He still worked there in 1933.

Charles resided in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma circa 1931/32.^(12617) He had a room at 911 West Oklahoma in the home of his aunt Martha Fillebrown.

He became engaged to Ruth Dora Ferrill circa 1933 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(12618) Ruth's brother, Carl, recalled in January 1996 that Charles and Ruth met while they both worked in the accounting section at Eason Oil and Gas. They knew each other about a year and were engaged for about six months.

He and Ruth Dora Ferrill honeymooned in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri November 12, 1933.^(12619) Ruth and Charles left the morning of their wedding for a two-week trip to Springfield and other points in Missouri.

Charles resided in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma circa December 1933.^(12620) The address was 304 West Broadway. This was the first home together for Ruth and Charles and they lived there until moving to Tulsa in 1936.

When Charles was age 23 and Ruth Dora Ferrill was age 24 they became the parents of Charles Jerry Fillebrown January 26, 1936 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(12621) Pauline Ferrill nee Allen reported that "I remember Jerry's Uncle Lester had the car when your mom said 'it's time to go to the hospital', they called my house and were told as we were at the movies -- (I think it was Shirley Temple)) but anyway as soon as we got home from the movie Lester got the word to go immediately as they needed the car."

Charles Jerry Fillebrown was named after Charles Earl Fillebrown January 26, 1936 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(12622) Pauline Ferrill nee Allen reported that "I remember Jerry's Uncle Lester had the car when your mom said 'it's time to go to the hospital', they called my house and were told as we were at the movies -- (I think it was Shirley Temple)) but anyway as soon as we got home from the movie Lester got the word to go immediately as they needed the car."

Charles resided in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma circa 1936.^(12623) Charles, Ruth, and Jerry lived at 704 N. Xanthus. The house was purchased for approximately $5200. After moving in 1956 it was used as a rental property. Jerry and Sue rented it in 1960. It was sold to Charles's in-laws in 1962 for its tax-depreciated value of $5500.

Charles was employed at Amerada Petroleum Corporation as an accountant in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma circa 1936.^(12624) He worked for Amerada until his retirement moving from bookkeeper to Chief Accountant for that company.

This is a bit of history.^(12625) On December 12, 1936 Charles was issued a Social Security Card.

Charles was baptized a Southern Baptist at the Immanuel Baptist Church November 14, 1937 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.^(12626) Charles Earl Fillebrown attended the funeral of Charles Parker Fillebrown at Henninger Funeral Home in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma July 2, 1945.^(12627) 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.

He was the administrator of Charles Parker Fillebrown's estate February 18, 1946 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(12628) 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.

Charles Earl Fillebrown was listed as a beneficiary in Charles Parker Fillebrown's will February 18, 1946 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(12629) 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.

Charles resided in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma December 12, 1955.^(12630) This home at 2527 South Evanston was purchased December 15, 1955 for $15,000 and sold May 16, 1979 for $74,750 when they moved to Richardson, Texas.

Charles, as the father of the groom, attended Jan Suzanne Akkerman and Charles Jerry Fillebrown's wedding December 22, 1956 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The service took place at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with a reception following afterward in the Parish Hall.

Charles attended the funeral of Nora Barger at Allen Funeral Chapel in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma May 11, 1959.^(12631) The service was at 2:00 pm.

Charles retired from Amerada Hess in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma circa 1968.^(12632) He wrote the following "History of My Years With Amerada" for use at his retirement party. "We of the Class of '36 represent a portion of those who came to work for Amerada in the good (?) old depression days. Many of us will recall these were the day of NRA, CCC, and WPA and have now survived this Alphabet Soup clear to LBJ. I am probably unique in this group in that I expect I am the only one who chose his 'Prospective Employer' by looking them up in Dun & Bradstreet first. In fact, I had never heard of Amerada until I started looking up companies in Tulsa who had high financial ratings!! I wasn't about to go to work for one of these fly-by-night or bankrupt outfits. Not in those days!!" "We in accounting will also recall these were the days of the slant topped desk, high-stool, green eye-shade and I think there were a few quill pens lying around. The abacus had been replaced by a hand-operated adding machine and hand-operated calculator. I think this is where the word 'Manpower' originated as using these machines was kind of like driving a truck. My first job was helping post the many hand kept ledgers and related records. I soon migrated to the Partnership Section (We now call it Joint Interest - sounds better - we think) and after a time moved on to 'Special Assignment', whatever that was. From this point we were like Topsy - we just grew. Officially we are called the Statistical and Office Payroll Section of the Accounting Department (Me and about 15 others) but I call it the jack-of-all-trades (and I might add, before you do -master of none) section as we are still embroiled in this alphabet soup I started out with - you know, such things as IRS, FPC, etc. with a few statistics and payroll on the side. During this era we moved on to machines such as electrically operated adding machines, calculators, typewriters, and tabulating equipment, which replaced many of the old hand kept records. We are even now talking about those new fangled gadgets called 'Electronic Data Processors' where all you have to do is push the button and it does everything but salute and answer 'Yes, SIR!!,' and I think I read somewhere the other day that they had one now that will do that, too!" "During this one score and ten years I think my greatest contribution to Amerada has been the rearing of a son whom (I hope) will make a greater contribution than I. He is now a Party Chief for the company (I made darn sure he didn't become an accountant) and maybe he can help find some more oil for us." "Now as we approach our senile years and retirement it looks like we as still going to have to live with alphabet, like we started out, as we will be dependent on FICA (the official designation for Social Security), RIP (Amerada's Retirement Plan), ESSBP (the savings and stock bonus plan) to care for us in our declining years, and if that won't do it we will always fall back on the GS (Great Society) and PP (Poverty Program) and BB (Big Brother) will see that we are taken care of."

Charles witnessed Arther Cleveland Ferrill's burial October 29, 1969 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.^(12633) Burial was at Enid Cemetery lot 6 block 20 first addition fourth grave from the north.

Charles resided in Richardson, Dallas County, Texas May 8, 1979.^(12634) The address was 702 Winchester. Charles and Ruth resided in a rest home in December 1992 where they remained until their deaths. His death was in February 1993 and her death was in August 1993.

December 12, 1979, Charles, a Southern Baptist, became a member of the First Baptist Church in Richardson, Dallas County, Texas.^(12635) He remained a member of this church until his death.

Charles attended the funeral of Ruth Nora Fillebrown at Henninger-Allen Funeral Home in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma June 25, 1983. 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.

Charles's funeral was held March 1, 1993 at Restland Chapel in Richardson, Dallas County, Texas.

Charles Earl Fillebrown and Ruth Dora Ferrill had the following child:

Charles "Jerry" Fillebrown
December 4, 2006

Jerry Fillebrown Collection

+ 1767 i. Charles Jerry¹¹ Fillebrown was born January 26, 1936.

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