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     Ardecia Ann Bateman was born circa 1843 in Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of Alfred J. Bateman and Margaret C. [?]
     Ardecia married William Edward Hollis, son of James Madison Hollis and Sarah Satterwhite, circa 1864 in Texas. Census excerp: pg 303, line 10, hh 22, fam 25
HOLLIS, William 27 m w farmer - 150 Georgia 1
          Ardicia 27 f w kpg hs Alabama
          Mary V 3 F W Texas
          William V 9/12 m w Texas
living next door at hh 23, fam 26, line 14 was
BATEMAN, Alfred 54 m w farmer 1600 500 GA 1
          Margaret 48 f w kpg hs AL
          John 18 m w farmer TX
          Alfred N 15 m w attd sch LA
          Julia 8 m w attd sch LA.
           Ardecia Ann Bateman witnessed the sale of Alfred J. Bateman on June 17, 1880; deed from JD Bateman, NA Bateman, LC McAdams, AA Hollis, JE Bateman, and Mrs. S. E. Greer to Mrs. S. E. Greer.² Ardecia died before 1883 in Cooke County, Texas. She were placed under guardianship of James Madison Hollis on February 2, 1883 in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas.³ Ardecia Ann Bateman witnessed the deed of Alfred J. Bateman on February 15, 1902 in Ellis County, Texas; Affidavit filed by G. C. Sanderson relating to heirs of A. J. & M. C. Bateman.⁴

     William Virgil Hollis was born in October, 1869 in Longview, Gregg County, Texas.^1,2 He was the son of William Edward Hollis and Ardecia Ann Bateman. Both his father and mother diied in 1881 leaving the children as orphans. William Virgil Hollis were placed under guardianship of James Madison Hollis on February 2, 1883 in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas.³
     William married Byrddie Batavia Mabry, daughter of Andrew Wilson Mabry and Ann Elizabeth Carnahan, on February 2, 1896 in Montague County, Texas, It is told that Wm Virgil returned to Texas for Byrddie and they were married in a Buggy on the way to Indian Territory, (Oklahoma.) [PF+] purchased a farm a farm near Oakdale in SE/4, Sec 4, T5N, R14W, I.M. in Kiowa County, Oklahoma Territory, circa 1900.⁴ William Virgil Hollis was purchased land 160 Ac NE?, SE?, S22, T11N, R18W.⁵ He and Byrddie Batavia Mabry sold land Sold 160 Acres to C. C. Casey for $2,500. on January 22, 1907.⁶ William Virgil Hollis was a carpenter and a farmer. He witnessed the sale of Ann Elizabeth Carnahan on November 17, 1915; Sold 80 acres N/2, NE/4, Sec 15, & NW/4 NW/4 West of Mill Hollow Branch Sec 14, T23, R19, to J. A. Green of Chadwick, Christian Co, MO for $800. The document has notary statements from all heirs (widow, her children & spouses) showing their place of residence at that time; Ben Mabry & Minnie, Sally McNatt & J. W. McNatt, all of Washita Co, OK; Byrddie B & W. V. Hollis of Cement, OK, Addie & Arthur O Hollis of Tuttle, OK. Emmett Mabry and Ann E Mabry both signed in Christian Co, MO as single and unmarried, location of their residence at the time is not evident.⁷ William Virgil Hollis and Byrddie Batavia Mabry resided in Cement, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, on November 22, 1915; Notary statement on sale of Taney Co, MO land gives their residence on that date.⁸ William Virgil Hollis and Byrddie Batavia Mabry resided in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, from 1926 to 1956.⁹ William died on June 26, 1933 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at age 63 and was buried in Sunnylane Cemetery, Del City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹⁰

     James Ira Hollis was known as Ira. He was born on February 15, 1872 in Millers Grove, Ellis County, Texas.^1,2 He was the son of William Edward Hollis and Ardecia Ann Bateman. Both his parents diied in 1881 leaving the children as orphans.³ James Ira Hollis were placed under guardianship of James Madison Hollis on February 2, 1883 in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas.⁴
     James married Julia Adeline Kenny, daughter of Elbert Kenny and Altheatha Agatha Bowen, on January 16, 1896 in Washita County, Oklahoma, at the home of his uncle Derius Hollis.^5,6 He was Baptist minister at Mountain View.⁷ James died on April 15, 1949 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 77.⁸ He was buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Washita County, Oklahoma, 2.5 miles North of Mountain View.⁹

     Martha Jane Kenny went by Mattie. She was born on February 23, 1872 in Hopkins County, Texas, Father b MO & mother b TN according to 1920 census.¹ She was the daughter of Elbert Kenny and Altheatha Agatha Bowen.
     Martha married Andrew Madison Hollis, son of James Madison Hollis and Sarah Satterwhite, on June 20, 1889 in Cumby, Hopkins County, Texas.^2,3 Martha died on January 18, 1955 in Lindsay, Garvin County, Oklahoma, at age 82. She was buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Washita County, Oklahoma, 2.5 miles North of Mountain View.⁴

     William Thomas Hollis was born on July 6, 1871 in Texas.¹ He was the son of Joseph Thomas Jefferson Hollis and Rebecca Jane Stockton.
     William married Rose Ellen Lydia Eunice Wheeler on November 27, 1891 in Raysville, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory.¹ William Thomas Hollis was purchased land Lots 1 & 2, & E/2, NW/4, Section 30 T10N R21W.²
     William married Geneva Jay after 1906. William died in January, 1942 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 70.¹ He was buried in Elk City, Beckham County, Oklahoma.¹ He Information from Audrey Caughron. Have copy of Hollis story printed in PRAIRIE FIRE, a history of Elk City OK area. 1900 Greer Co Ok census ED 85 p 25, lists occupation as jeweler, married 9 years. in 1950.

     William Irvin Hollis was born on October 10, 1893 in Indian Territory, Oklahoma.¹ He was the son of William Thomas Hollis and Rose Ellen Lydia Eunice Wheeler.
     William married Alta Mae Thompson, daughter of Frank Thompson and Nancy Rebecca Arminta Hollis, circa 1915. William died on December 19, 1978 in El Reno, Canadian County, Oklahoma, at age 85.¹

     Elbert William Hollis was born on June 25, 1892 in Cumby, Hopkins County, Texas. He was the son of Andrew Madison Hollis and Martha Jane Kenny. Elbert died on February 18, 1903 in Mountain View, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, at age 10.¹ He was buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Mountain View, Washita County, Oklahoma, Tombstone inscribed Wm. E. Hollis A little time with us he spent, before he with angels went.²

     Oscar Roy Hollis was born on March 13, 1893 in Ryan, Jefferson County, Oklahoma. He was the son of Andrew Madison Hollis and Martha Jane Kenny.
     Oscar married Edna Reynolds on April 2, 1914 in Mountain View, Kiowa County, Oklahoma. Oscar Roy Hollis resided in Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, after March, 1925; moved to Alva about 1925. Oscar died on February 1, 1981 in Alva, Oklahoma, at age 87. He was buried in Alva Municipal Cemetery, Woods County, Oklahoma.¹

     Margaret L. Hollis went by Maggie. She was born on September 29, 1894 in Indian Territory, Oklahoma.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Madison Hollis and Martha Jane Kenny.
     Margaret married Lee Tate circa 1925. They had children: Kenneth Lee, Carol, Billy and Donald.¹ Margaret died on September 11, 1979 in Dill City, Washita County, Oklahoma, at age 84. She was buried in Mountain View, Kiowa County, Oklahoma.

     Minnie L Hollis was born in August, 1896 in Mtn View, Kiowa County, Indian Territory. She was the daughter of Andrew Madison Hollis and Martha Jane Kenny. Married Tom Gibson. Minnie died on February 16, 1965 in Mountain View, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, at age 68.¹

     Robert Lee Hollis was born on December 4, 1898 in Mtn View, Kiowa County, Indian Territory.¹ He was the son of Andrew Madison Hollis and Martha Jane Kenny.
     Robert married Bernice Herring on December 19, 1926 in Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma.² Robert died on November 4, 1984 at age 85.² He was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma.²