Photo courtesy of Deborah Reehl. Marion was her great-uncle.
Marion's parents were:
John R. Jennings (1859 - 1918)
Tennessee Franks (1863 - 1902)
Marion Steve Jennings was the second of John & Tennie's six children. His parents were living in Cooke Co, TX when he was born on April 17, 1884.
His siblings, in order of birth, were John Wesley, William "Calvin," Cora, Jesse C., & Earl.
His parents were living on a farm near Madill, Marshall Co, OK when his mother died in 1902. About two years later his father married Minnie Lee Shipley. She was blind & had two young step-daughters from another marriage, Annie & Nancy Ratcliff. Later she gave birth to his sister & brother, Octie, born in 1905, & JC, in 1907.
Marion, age 28, was living in Provence, OK when he met and married Clara Hawkins, 26, daughter of John Thomas & Annie Hawkins, in April 1913.
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, April 27, 1913
"M.C. Jennings, aged 28, and Miss Clara Hawkins, aged 26, both of Provence, were licensed to wed yesterday."
Their children were Edgar Herman, Lottie Mae, Beatrice Jessie, Jewel Corine, Willmond, Doris Evelyn, & Oleta.
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Marion, age 34, & Clara were living 41/2 miles northeast of Lone Grove, Carter Co, OK when he was self-farming when he registered for the WWI draft on September 12, 1918. The date of his birth was shown as April 17, 1884. His physical description was tall & medium build, brown eyes and dark colored hair.
Federal Census
On JANUARY 3 1920,
Marion & Clara, ages 35 & 27, were renting a home in Morgan Township, Carter Co, OK where Marion managed a farm. Clara had given birth to Edgar, Lottie, & Beatrice.
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U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Marion S Jennings
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1924
Street address: 707 F S E
Residence Place: Ardmore, Oklahoma
Occupation: Policeman
Spouse: Clara Jennings
Publication Title: Ardmore, Oklahoma, City Directory, 1924
Federal Census
ON APRIL 2, 1930,
Marion & Clara, ages 45 & 36, were renting a home in Morgan township, Carter Co, OK for $500/month. He was farming to support the family. Their children were Edgar, age 15; Lottie M., 14; Beatrice, 12; Jewel, 9; Wilmon, 7; Doris, 4 years & 7 months; & Olita, 2 years & 4 months.
During the Thanksgiving holiday Marion & Clara held a family reunion & supper in the home on Thursday, Nov. 26, 1936. They lived at 430 C Street Southeast.
On May 17, 1938, Clara held a birthday in honor of her husband's 54th birthday. Their guest were relatives & friends.
Marion & Clara announced the marriage of their daughter, Jewel, to Leo Woodrow in the Daily Ardmoreite on Feb. 26, 1939.
"Woodrow-Jennings
Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Jennings, 419 Carter Avenue, have announced the marriage of their daughter, Miss Jewel Jennings, to Leo Woodrow, Norman, which took place Feb. 17 in the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. P.L. Beatty, and Mr. Beatty, 717 A Street Southeast.
Mr. and Mrs. Jennings were hosts at a dinner following the ceremony in honor of the newly-married couple and their son and two other daughters who celebrated their fourth wedding anniversaries.
In attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Price, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Jennings, and their families, and Jess Jennings and J.C. Jennings. The couple will make their home in Ardmore."
In May 1939 a dinner was held in honor of Marion's 55th birthday. At this time Clara was presented with Mother's day gifts. In attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Woodrow, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Byrne and Gerea Hawkins.
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Marion S Jennings
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1941
Residence Place: Ardmore, Oklahoma, USA
Occupation: Constable
Spouse: Clara Jennings
Publication Title: Ardmore, Oklahoma, City Directory, 1941
Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, May 11, 1941
"Still Found East of City
Constables Find Mash, Cooking Utensils and Worm (condensing coil), but No Whiskey
Carter county constables discovered 100 barrels of mash, cooking utensils and a worm but no whiskey when they raided a still five miles southeast of Ardmore Saturday morning.
Charges of ownership of the still have been filed against Johnny Kemp. M.S. Jennings, Joe Lewis and Joe Holder were the constables making the raid."
In February 1945 Jess Krieger was chosen to serve as constable to succeed Marion who had resigned to move to CA.
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Marion S Jennings
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1946
Street address: 235 S Eucalyptus
Residence Place: Bellflower, California, USA
Occupation: Guard
Spouse: Clara J Jennings
Publication Title: Bellflower, CA City Directory, 1946
Marion died on Saturday, February 4, 1956, almost three months before his 72nd birthday. News about his death was published in the Daily Ardmoreite on February 6, 1956.
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Monday, February 6, 1956
"M.S. Jennings
M.S. (Marion) Jennings, former long-time Ardmore resident and former constable here, died Saturday, in Bellflower, Calif., after a lengthy illness. Service will be Tuesday in Bellflower.
He is survived by his wife, Clara; two sons, Edgar Jennings, Ardmore, and Bill Jennings, Central Point, Oregon, and three daughters, Mrs. Leo Woodrow and Mrs. Bill Price, Ardmore; Mrs. Bill Dalton, Superior, Ariz.; Mrs. Ray Landmon, Norwal, Calif., and Mrs. Johnny Paparelli, Long Beach, Calif.; also three brothers, Jess, J.C., and J.W., and two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Ballard and Mrs. Cora Sedig, and 18 grandchildren."
Clara died at home five days later.
Researched & compiled by Virginia Brown
August 2014
Marion's parents were:
John R. Jennings (1859 - 1918)
Tennessee Franks (1863 - 1902)
Marion Steve Jennings was the second of John & Tennie's six children. His parents were living in Cooke Co, TX when he was born on April 17, 1884.
His siblings, in order of birth, were John Wesley, William "Calvin," Cora, Jesse C., & Earl.
His parents were living on a farm near Madill, Marshall Co, OK when his mother died in 1902. About two years later his father married Minnie Lee Shipley. She was blind & had two young step-daughters from another marriage, Annie & Nancy Ratcliff. Later she gave birth to his sister & brother, Octie, born in 1905, & JC, in 1907.
Marion, age 28, was living in Provence, OK when he met and married Clara Hawkins, 26, daughter of John Thomas & Annie Hawkins, in April 1913.
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, April 27, 1913
"M.C. Jennings, aged 28, and Miss Clara Hawkins, aged 26, both of Provence, were licensed to wed yesterday."
Their children were Edgar Herman, Lottie Mae, Beatrice Jessie, Jewel Corine, Willmond, Doris Evelyn, & Oleta.
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Marion, age 34, & Clara were living 41/2 miles northeast of Lone Grove, Carter Co, OK when he was self-farming when he registered for the WWI draft on September 12, 1918. The date of his birth was shown as April 17, 1884. His physical description was tall & medium build, brown eyes and dark colored hair.
Federal Census
On JANUARY 3 1920,
Marion & Clara, ages 35 & 27, were renting a home in Morgan Township, Carter Co, OK where Marion managed a farm. Clara had given birth to Edgar, Lottie, & Beatrice.
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U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Marion S Jennings
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1924
Street address: 707 F S E
Residence Place: Ardmore, Oklahoma
Occupation: Policeman
Spouse: Clara Jennings
Publication Title: Ardmore, Oklahoma, City Directory, 1924
Federal Census
ON APRIL 2, 1930,
Marion & Clara, ages 45 & 36, were renting a home in Morgan township, Carter Co, OK for $500/month. He was farming to support the family. Their children were Edgar, age 15; Lottie M., 14; Beatrice, 12; Jewel, 9; Wilmon, 7; Doris, 4 years & 7 months; & Olita, 2 years & 4 months.
During the Thanksgiving holiday Marion & Clara held a family reunion & supper in the home on Thursday, Nov. 26, 1936. They lived at 430 C Street Southeast.
On May 17, 1938, Clara held a birthday in honor of her husband's 54th birthday. Their guest were relatives & friends.
Marion & Clara announced the marriage of their daughter, Jewel, to Leo Woodrow in the Daily Ardmoreite on Feb. 26, 1939.
"Woodrow-Jennings
Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Jennings, 419 Carter Avenue, have announced the marriage of their daughter, Miss Jewel Jennings, to Leo Woodrow, Norman, which took place Feb. 17 in the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. P.L. Beatty, and Mr. Beatty, 717 A Street Southeast.
Mr. and Mrs. Jennings were hosts at a dinner following the ceremony in honor of the newly-married couple and their son and two other daughters who celebrated their fourth wedding anniversaries.
In attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Price, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Jennings, and their families, and Jess Jennings and J.C. Jennings. The couple will make their home in Ardmore."
In May 1939 a dinner was held in honor of Marion's 55th birthday. At this time Clara was presented with Mother's day gifts. In attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Woodrow, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Byrne and Gerea Hawkins.
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Marion S Jennings
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1941
Residence Place: Ardmore, Oklahoma, USA
Occupation: Constable
Spouse: Clara Jennings
Publication Title: Ardmore, Oklahoma, City Directory, 1941
Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, May 11, 1941
"Still Found East of City
Constables Find Mash, Cooking Utensils and Worm (condensing coil), but No Whiskey
Carter county constables discovered 100 barrels of mash, cooking utensils and a worm but no whiskey when they raided a still five miles southeast of Ardmore Saturday morning.
Charges of ownership of the still have been filed against Johnny Kemp. M.S. Jennings, Joe Lewis and Joe Holder were the constables making the raid."
In February 1945 Jess Krieger was chosen to serve as constable to succeed Marion who had resigned to move to CA.
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Marion S Jennings
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1946
Street address: 235 S Eucalyptus
Residence Place: Bellflower, California, USA
Occupation: Guard
Spouse: Clara J Jennings
Publication Title: Bellflower, CA City Directory, 1946
Marion died on Saturday, February 4, 1956, almost three months before his 72nd birthday. News about his death was published in the Daily Ardmoreite on February 6, 1956.
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Monday, February 6, 1956
"M.S. Jennings
M.S. (Marion) Jennings, former long-time Ardmore resident and former constable here, died Saturday, in Bellflower, Calif., after a lengthy illness. Service will be Tuesday in Bellflower.
He is survived by his wife, Clara; two sons, Edgar Jennings, Ardmore, and Bill Jennings, Central Point, Oregon, and three daughters, Mrs. Leo Woodrow and Mrs. Bill Price, Ardmore; Mrs. Bill Dalton, Superior, Ariz.; Mrs. Ray Landmon, Norwal, Calif., and Mrs. Johnny Paparelli, Long Beach, Calif.; also three brothers, Jess, J.C., and J.W., and two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Ballard and Mrs. Cora Sedig, and 18 grandchildren."
Clara died at home five days later.
Researched & compiled by Virginia Brown
August 2014
Photo courtesy of Deborah Reehl. Marion was her great-uncle.
Marion's parents were:
John R. Jennings (1859 - 1918)
Tennessee Franks (1863 - 1902)
Marion Steve Jennings was the second of John & Tennie's six children. His parents were living in Cooke Co, TX when he was born on April 17, 1884.
His siblings, in order of birth, were John Wesley, William "Calvin," Cora, Jesse C., & Earl.
His parents were living on a farm near Madill, Marshall Co, OK when his mother died in 1902. About two years later his father married Minnie Lee Shipley. She was blind & had two young step-daughters from another marriage, Annie & Nancy Ratcliff. Later she gave birth to his sister & brother, Octie, born in 1905, & JC, in 1907.
Marion, age 28, was living in Provence, OK when he met and married Clara Hawkins, 26, daughter of John Thomas & Annie Hawkins, in April 1913.
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, April 27, 1913
"M.C. Jennings, aged 28, and Miss Clara Hawkins, aged 26, both of Provence, were licensed to wed yesterday."
Their children were Edgar Herman, Lottie Mae, Beatrice Jessie, Jewel Corine, Willmond, Doris Evelyn, & Oleta.
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Marion, age 34, & Clara were living 41/2 miles northeast of Lone Grove, Carter Co, OK when he was self-farming when he registered for the WWI draft on September 12, 1918. The date of his birth was shown as April 17, 1884. His physical description was tall & medium build, brown eyes and dark colored hair.
Federal Census
On JANUARY 3 1920,
Marion & Clara, ages 35 & 27, were renting a home in Morgan Township, Carter Co, OK where Marion managed a farm. Clara had given birth to Edgar, Lottie, & Beatrice.
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U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Marion S Jennings
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1924
Street address: 707 F S E
Residence Place: Ardmore, Oklahoma
Occupation: Policeman
Spouse: Clara Jennings
Publication Title: Ardmore, Oklahoma, City Directory, 1924
Federal Census
ON APRIL 2, 1930,
Marion & Clara, ages 45 & 36, were renting a home in Morgan township, Carter Co, OK for $500/month. He was farming to support the family. Their children were Edgar, age 15; Lottie M., 14; Beatrice, 12; Jewel, 9; Wilmon, 7; Doris, 4 years & 7 months; & Olita, 2 years & 4 months.
During the Thanksgiving holiday Marion & Clara held a family reunion & supper in the home on Thursday, Nov. 26, 1936. They lived at 430 C Street Southeast.
On May 17, 1938, Clara held a birthday in honor of her husband's 54th birthday. Their guest were relatives & friends.
Marion & Clara announced the marriage of their daughter, Jewel, to Leo Woodrow in the Daily Ardmoreite on Feb. 26, 1939.
"Woodrow-Jennings
Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Jennings, 419 Carter Avenue, have announced the marriage of their daughter, Miss Jewel Jennings, to Leo Woodrow, Norman, which took place Feb. 17 in the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. P.L. Beatty, and Mr. Beatty, 717 A Street Southeast.
Mr. and Mrs. Jennings were hosts at a dinner following the ceremony in honor of the newly-married couple and their son and two other daughters who celebrated their fourth wedding anniversaries.
In attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Price, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Jennings, and their families, and Jess Jennings and J.C. Jennings. The couple will make their home in Ardmore."
In May 1939 a dinner was held in honor of Marion's 55th birthday. At this time Clara was presented with Mother's day gifts. In attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Woodrow, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Byrne and Gerea Hawkins.
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Marion S Jennings
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1941
Residence Place: Ardmore, Oklahoma, USA
Occupation: Constable
Spouse: Clara Jennings
Publication Title: Ardmore, Oklahoma, City Directory, 1941
Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, May 11, 1941
"Still Found East of City
Constables Find Mash, Cooking Utensils and Worm (condensing coil), but No Whiskey
Carter county constables discovered 100 barrels of mash, cooking utensils and a worm but no whiskey when they raided a still five miles southeast of Ardmore Saturday morning.
Charges of ownership of the still have been filed against Johnny Kemp. M.S. Jennings, Joe Lewis and Joe Holder were the constables making the raid."
In February 1945 Jess Krieger was chosen to serve as constable to succeed Marion who had resigned to move to CA.
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Marion S Jennings
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1946
Street address: 235 S Eucalyptus
Residence Place: Bellflower, California, USA
Occupation: Guard
Spouse: Clara J Jennings
Publication Title: Bellflower, CA City Directory, 1946
Marion died on Saturday, February 4, 1956, almost three months before his 72nd birthday. News about his death was published in the Daily Ardmoreite on February 6, 1956.
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Monday, February 6, 1956
"M.S. Jennings
M.S. (Marion) Jennings, former long-time Ardmore resident and former constable here, died Saturday, in Bellflower, Calif., after a lengthy illness. Service will be Tuesday in Bellflower.
He is survived by his wife, Clara; two sons, Edgar Jennings, Ardmore, and Bill Jennings, Central Point, Oregon, and three daughters, Mrs. Leo Woodrow and Mrs. Bill Price, Ardmore; Mrs. Bill Dalton, Superior, Ariz.; Mrs. Ray Landmon, Norwal, Calif., and Mrs. Johnny Paparelli, Long Beach, Calif.; also three brothers, Jess, J.C., and J.W., and two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Ballard and Mrs. Cora Sedig, and 18 grandchildren."
Clara died at home five days later.
Researched & compiled by Virginia Brown
August 2014
Marion's parents were:
John R. Jennings (1859 - 1918)
Tennessee Franks (1863 - 1902)
Marion Steve Jennings was the second of John & Tennie's six children. His parents were living in Cooke Co, TX when he was born on April 17, 1884.
His siblings, in order of birth, were John Wesley, William "Calvin," Cora, Jesse C., & Earl.
His parents were living on a farm near Madill, Marshall Co, OK when his mother died in 1902. About two years later his father married Minnie Lee Shipley. She was blind & had two young step-daughters from another marriage, Annie & Nancy Ratcliff. Later she gave birth to his sister & brother, Octie, born in 1905, & JC, in 1907.
Marion, age 28, was living in Provence, OK when he met and married Clara Hawkins, 26, daughter of John Thomas & Annie Hawkins, in April 1913.
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, April 27, 1913
"M.C. Jennings, aged 28, and Miss Clara Hawkins, aged 26, both of Provence, were licensed to wed yesterday."
Their children were Edgar Herman, Lottie Mae, Beatrice Jessie, Jewel Corine, Willmond, Doris Evelyn, & Oleta.
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Marion, age 34, & Clara were living 41/2 miles northeast of Lone Grove, Carter Co, OK when he was self-farming when he registered for the WWI draft on September 12, 1918. The date of his birth was shown as April 17, 1884. His physical description was tall & medium build, brown eyes and dark colored hair.
Federal Census
On JANUARY 3 1920,
Marion & Clara, ages 35 & 27, were renting a home in Morgan Township, Carter Co, OK where Marion managed a farm. Clara had given birth to Edgar, Lottie, & Beatrice.
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U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Marion S Jennings
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1924
Street address: 707 F S E
Residence Place: Ardmore, Oklahoma
Occupation: Policeman
Spouse: Clara Jennings
Publication Title: Ardmore, Oklahoma, City Directory, 1924
Federal Census
ON APRIL 2, 1930,
Marion & Clara, ages 45 & 36, were renting a home in Morgan township, Carter Co, OK for $500/month. He was farming to support the family. Their children were Edgar, age 15; Lottie M., 14; Beatrice, 12; Jewel, 9; Wilmon, 7; Doris, 4 years & 7 months; & Olita, 2 years & 4 months.
During the Thanksgiving holiday Marion & Clara held a family reunion & supper in the home on Thursday, Nov. 26, 1936. They lived at 430 C Street Southeast.
On May 17, 1938, Clara held a birthday in honor of her husband's 54th birthday. Their guest were relatives & friends.
Marion & Clara announced the marriage of their daughter, Jewel, to Leo Woodrow in the Daily Ardmoreite on Feb. 26, 1939.
"Woodrow-Jennings
Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Jennings, 419 Carter Avenue, have announced the marriage of their daughter, Miss Jewel Jennings, to Leo Woodrow, Norman, which took place Feb. 17 in the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. P.L. Beatty, and Mr. Beatty, 717 A Street Southeast.
Mr. and Mrs. Jennings were hosts at a dinner following the ceremony in honor of the newly-married couple and their son and two other daughters who celebrated their fourth wedding anniversaries.
In attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Price, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Jennings, and their families, and Jess Jennings and J.C. Jennings. The couple will make their home in Ardmore."
In May 1939 a dinner was held in honor of Marion's 55th birthday. At this time Clara was presented with Mother's day gifts. In attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Woodrow, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Byrne and Gerea Hawkins.
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Marion S Jennings
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1941
Residence Place: Ardmore, Oklahoma, USA
Occupation: Constable
Spouse: Clara Jennings
Publication Title: Ardmore, Oklahoma, City Directory, 1941
Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, May 11, 1941
"Still Found East of City
Constables Find Mash, Cooking Utensils and Worm (condensing coil), but No Whiskey
Carter county constables discovered 100 barrels of mash, cooking utensils and a worm but no whiskey when they raided a still five miles southeast of Ardmore Saturday morning.
Charges of ownership of the still have been filed against Johnny Kemp. M.S. Jennings, Joe Lewis and Joe Holder were the constables making the raid."
In February 1945 Jess Krieger was chosen to serve as constable to succeed Marion who had resigned to move to CA.
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Marion S Jennings
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1946
Street address: 235 S Eucalyptus
Residence Place: Bellflower, California, USA
Occupation: Guard
Spouse: Clara J Jennings
Publication Title: Bellflower, CA City Directory, 1946
Marion died on Saturday, February 4, 1956, almost three months before his 72nd birthday. News about his death was published in the Daily Ardmoreite on February 6, 1956.
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Monday, February 6, 1956
"M.S. Jennings
M.S. (Marion) Jennings, former long-time Ardmore resident and former constable here, died Saturday, in Bellflower, Calif., after a lengthy illness. Service will be Tuesday in Bellflower.
He is survived by his wife, Clara; two sons, Edgar Jennings, Ardmore, and Bill Jennings, Central Point, Oregon, and three daughters, Mrs. Leo Woodrow and Mrs. Bill Price, Ardmore; Mrs. Bill Dalton, Superior, Ariz.; Mrs. Ray Landmon, Norwal, Calif., and Mrs. Johnny Paparelli, Long Beach, Calif.; also three brothers, Jess, J.C., and J.W., and two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Ballard and Mrs. Cora Sedig, and 18 grandchildren."
Clara died at home five days later.
Researched & compiled by Virginia Brown
August 2014
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