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     Mason Locke Weems , II, MD was born on September 10, 1806 in Ewell Plantation, Prince William County, Virginia.² He was the son of The Rev. Mason Locke Weems and Frances Ewell. Received his M.D. from University of Pennsylvania in 1826.
     Mason married Asenath Otis Slade, daughter of Charles Slade and Mary Oates, on July 6, 1829 in Bellair, Prince William, Virginia.³ Later bought the Ewell Plantation home 'Bel Air' in Dumfries, Prince William Co., VA, which was built by Col. Charles Slade, Sr.¹ He built a raft in Wilmington, Delaware, floated down to New Orleans, sold the timber there and moved to Texas to settle in Columbia, Brazoria Co., TX between 1836-38 when Mason Locke III was still a small boy. Mason died on February 22, 1856 in Columbia, Brazoria County, Texas, at age 49.² He was buried in West Columbia, Brazoria County, Texas.²

     Mason Locke Weems , III, MD was born on June 28, 1831 in Prince William County, Virginia.² He was the son of Mason Locke Weems , II, MD and Asenath Otis Slade.¹
     Mason married Anna Elizabeth Smith on June 11, 1857 in Columbia, Brazoria County, Texas.¹ Also living with the family was a Sands Smith, 20, single, born Virginia. He is apparently a brother of Mason's wife Anna Eliza Smith. Dr. Weems III and his family lived in Columbia until his death.³ Anna and Dr. Mason Weems III had six known children: Susan Virginia, Annie Laura, Zueika Ewell, Sands Smith, Marcus Aurelius, [MD], and Mason Locke Weems IV. [MD]¹ Mason died on August 15, 1920 at age 89 of pancreatic cancer.² He was buried in Columbia Cemetery, West Columbia, Brazoria County, Texas.¹

     Susan Ann Weems was born on July 7, 1798 in Ewell Plantation, Prince William County, Virginia.¹
     Susan married Richard Slade, son of Charles Slade and Mary Oates, on September 2, 1820 in Virginia.¹ Susan died on October 16, 1821 at age 23.¹ Susan died following the birth of her son, who died a month later. No name was given for the child.¹

     Bartholomew Slade was born circa 1816 in Richmond, Virginia.¹ He was the son of John Slade and Martha T. Pulliam.
     Bartholomew married Sally W. Murphy, daughter of William Murphy and Catherine Wheaton, on September 20, 1837 in Henrico County, Virginia.² Bartholomew was a lawyer by profession, but some years prior to his death he abandoned the practice of law and engaged in the mercantile business. Politically, he was a Whig, socially affiliated with the Masonic Order, including the Knights Templar; and was a member of the Methodist Church.³ Bartholomew died on February 11, 1860.⁴ He was buried in Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.⁴

     Agnes Hope Keiller was born in June, 1855 in Scotland.¹
     Agnes married Stephen Slade, son of George Slade and Catherine Vincent, circa 1881.¹ In the 1900 census, Agnes is shown as mother of 9 children, 7 of whom are living.¹ Agnes died on December 17, 1907 at age 52² and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.²

     Isabella Margaret Slade went by Daisy. She was born on July 7, 1883 in Sedgwick County, Kansas.^1,2 She was the daughter of Stephen Slade and Agnes Hope Keiller.¹
     Isabella married Earl H. Dodd.³ Isabella died on June 24, 1975 at age 91² and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.⁴

     Catherine Rose Slade went by Rosie. She was born on July 7, 1883 in Sedgwick County, Kansas.^1,2 She was the daughter of Stephen Slade and Agnes Hope Keiller.¹
     Catherine married Ellsworth Paul Goodyear.³ Catherine died circa 1956. She was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.²

     Stephen Ronald Slade was known as Ronald. He was born on January 25, 1885 in Sedgwick County, Kansas.^1,2 He was the son of Stephen Slade and Agnes Hope Keiller.¹
     Stephen married Edith Stella Hestwood in Kansas.³ Stephen died on April 8, 1967 at age 82⁴ and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.⁴

     Ethel Hope Slade was born in April, 1886 in Sedgwick County, Kansas.¹ She was the daughter of Stephen Slade and Agnes Hope Keiller.¹ Ethel died in 1944² and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.²

     Agnes Ruby Slade was born on August 5, 1888 in Sedgwick County, Kansas.^2,1 She was the daughter of Stephen Slade and Agnes Hope Keiller.² Agnes died on December 10, 1981 at age 93¹ and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.¹

     James Vincent Slade was born in July, 1895 in Sedgwick County, Kansas.¹ He was the son of Stephen Slade and Agnes Hope Keiller.¹ On Aug 8, 1919, James V Slade departed Brest, France aboard the U.S.S. Great Northern, in route to Hoboken, New Jersey. He was a 1st Lt, Co E, 2nd Engineers.³
     James married Mary R. Dillard on July 7, 1921 in Kansas. In 1935 James resided in Boston, Massachusetts.⁴ He was registered for World War 2 draft in 1942 while living in 111 S. Harrison Street, East Orange, New Jersey.² He was a professional engineer, employed with the Central Research Labs Division of General Foods Corp in Hoboken, New Jersey at the time.² James died in March, 1975 in Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, at age 79.⁵

     David Lauren Slade was known as Lauren. He was born in August, 1899 in Sedgwick County, Kansas.² He was the son of Stephen Slade and Agnes Hope Keiller.² David Lauren Slade was registered for the military draft in World War I on September 12, 1918 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.³
     David married Ella Catherine Andrews, daughter of Norman Andrews and Rose Kathmann.⁴ David died on June 3, 1962 at age 62.¹ He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.¹

     Edith Stella Hestwood was born on February 2, 1893 in Kansas.⁴
     Edith married Stephen Ronald Slade, son of Stephen Slade and Agnes Hope Keiller, in Kansas.¹ Edith died on January 1, 1978 at age 84⁴ and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.⁴

     Stephen Ronald Slade Jr. was born circa 1915 in Sedgwick County, Kansas.¹ He was the son of Stephen Ronald Slade and Edith Stella Hestwood.¹
     Stephen married Onnallee Cox.² Stephen died on February 8, 1988² and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.³ His obituary read as follows:

      STEPHEN RONALD SLADE, 73, of 1423 Garland, retired accountant and White Eagle Antique store proprietor, died Monday, Feb. 8, 1988. Service pending.

Survivors: wife, Onnallee; son, Richard of Overland Park; daughter, Kendra Cochenour of Daytona Beach, Fla; brother, Albert of Augusta; sister, Ruth Hermann of Boise, Idaho; two grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the American Heart Association and St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Cochran Mortuary.

Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - Tuesday, February 9, 1988 City Edition: Page: 6D.²

     Edith Ruth Slade was known as Ruth. She was born on April 11, 1916 in Sedgwick County, Kansas.^1,2 She was the daughter of Stephen Ronald Slade and Edith Stella Hestwood.¹
     Edith married first Robert E. Lyda.³
     Edith married second Rudolf Wilhelm "Duffy" Hermann circa 1951.² Edith Ruth Slade was living on February 8, 1988 in Boise, Idaho.⁴ Edith died on June 10, 2008 at age 92 and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.^2,5 Her obituary read as follows:

      Hermann, Ruth Slade, longtime teacher and Boise, Idaho resident, died Tuesday, June 10, at her home with family at her side after a brief illness. Ruth was born on April 11, 1916, to Ronald and Edith Hestwood Slade of Wichita, Kansas. In August of 2007, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, R.W. Hermann. For 30 years, Ruth taught in Boise junior high schools. She was proud of all her students, some of whom stayed in touch with her for years. After retirement, Ruth and Duffy enjoyed their winters in Sun City, Arizona. They were very active socially, and Ruth loved playing cards and visiting with her dear friends in Idaho and Arizona. Ruth is survived by her brother, Albert Slade; her daughter, Cheryl Lyda; two granddaughters, Mary McQueary (Patrick) and Rachel Lockett; and her great grandchildren, Kelly Rodriguez (Angel) and Holly McQueary. A memorial service will be held in Boise, Idaho on Monday, June 16th at 2 p.m. at Summers Funeral Home, 1205 W. Bannock Street, Boise, Idaho. Interment will be on Wednesday, June 18th at 10:30 a.m. in the Slade Family section of Greenwood Cemetery in Wichita, Kansas.²

     Albert Hestwood Slade was born on October 20, 1920 in Sedgwick County, Kansas.² He was the son of Stephen Ronald Slade and Edith Stella Hestwood.³ Albert Hestwood Slade enlisted on October 13, 1942 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.⁴
     Albert married Margaret V. Waller.⁵
     Albert married second Bettie M. Stuckey, daughter of John Stuckey and Hulda Buerki, on June 21, 1969.⁶ Albert Hestwood Slade resided in Augusta, Kansas, in 2008.⁷ Albert died on October 3, 2015 at age 94.⁸ He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.⁸ His obituary read as follows:

      Slade, Albert H. "Al" 94, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2015. Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, October 8, at Headley Funeral Chapel. Service, 1 p.m. Friday, October 9, at First Baptist Church, Augusta. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita. Albert was born in Wichita on October 20, 1920, to the late Edith (Stella) and Stephen Ronald Slade. He served during WWII in the U.S. Army as a clerk and achieved the rank of Corporal. After the service he supported his family as a milk man and manager at Medow Gold Dairy Distribution and in sales for John Deere. Al was a Mason at the Masonic Lodge in Clearwater. He will be missed by his son, Bob Slade and wife, Andrea of Green Valley, AZ; daughter, Marti Holmes and husband, Jim of Endicott, NY; daughter, Margaret Anderson of Denver, CO; stepson, Henry Duvanel and wife, Ronda of Shawnee, KS; stepdaughter, Judy Wilcox and husband, Paul of Augusta; 21 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Margaret V. (Waller) and Bettie (Duvanel); brother, Stephen Ronald Slade, Jr; sister, Ruth Hermann; and two grandchildren. Memorials to First Baptist Church 1501 State St. Augusta, KS 67010 or USO, Ft. Riley 6918 Trooper Dr. Fort Riley, KS 66442. Headley Funeral Chapel. Published in The Wichita Eagle on Oct. 4, 2015.⁸

     James A. Slade was born circa 1815likely in Henrico County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Jonah P. Slade and Maria Lukehard.¹ No further record has been found for James G. Slade.

[Even though the 1826 will of John Slade clearly reads James G. Slade, is it possible that the scribe made an error and this could be James Adkins Slade? They were born about the same time in Richmond, Virginia. Or is it possible that this is James M. Slade, b circa 1813, who married Mary Moore in Chesterfield Co, VA?].¹

     Mary Agnes Hidalgo was born on February 19, 1918 in New Mexico. She was the daughter of Maria Celsa Ortiz and Alfredo Hidalgo.²
     Mary married Ellis Richard Slade, son of Albert Richard Slade and Mattie Belle Davis, in Nevada.¹ Mary died on June 19, 1983 at age 65³ and was buried in Gethsemane Cemetery, Federal Way, King County, Washington.⁴

     Mabel Becker was born on August 20, 1925 in Pueblo County, Colorado.² She was the daughter of Albert Robert Becker and Mattie Belle Davis.¹
     Mabel married Harvey "Bud" Chute.² Mabel died on December 20, 2016 in Big Spring, Texas, at age 91.² Her obituary read as follows:

      Mabel Chute, 91, of Big Spring died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, at Myers and Smith Chapel with Scott Kirkland, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, officiating.
She was born Aug. 20, 1925, to Mattie Bell Hardin Becker and Albert Robert Becker in Pueblo, Colo. Mabel came to Big Spring in 1936 from Pueblo, Colo. After graduation, she left Big Spring and lived in Colorado and Idaho. She later returned to Big Spring in 1992. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Mabel is survived by a number of nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; and some very special friends, Joe and Sharon Adams.
In addition to her parents and husband, Harvey "Bud" Chute, she was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters, William Loyed Slade, Ellis Richard Slade, Alta Mae Becker Slavenski, Hazel Bell Catherine Becker Ball, Fredrick Becker, Tom Ray Becker, Samuel Franklin Becker, George Marvin Becker, Virginia Lee Becker, Margaret Jan Becker, Albert Becker, and Jack Edward Becker.
Arrangements are by Myers and Smith Funeral Home.
Published in Big Spring Herald (TX) on Dec. 23, 2016.²

     Dallas W. Lassiter was born circa 1915 in Izzard County, Arkansas.¹ He was the son of Robert Alexander Lassiter and Lorena Claxton.²
     Dallas married Claudia Emilea Slade, daughter of Walter Dewey Slade and Martha Virginia Frazier, on April 5, 1937 in Sharp County, Arkansas. [intended marriage]³ Dallas died in 1946⁴ and was buried in Yeager Cemetery, Needmore, Izzard County, Arkansas.⁴