Charles Clendenin, a Physcian moved his family to Erath County around 1900 and settled near Lingleville. they had a passel of kids (my great uncles and aunt). I would like to introduce each to the list, by what I have. And seek answers from the list about questions I still have unanswered. or direction on where I might go to find the answers I seek. let me start with the most difficult and challenging one. Joseph Fletcher Clendenin md Lorena James don't know the year they had 1. J. C. May have died as an infant 2. Jessie Loyd Dec 1911 3. Chester Doyal May 1913 4. Anna Lucille Nov 1915 5. Oma Lorena May 1917 6. Bertha Mae June 1918 7. Royce Earl Oct 1920 Joe as he was called, left his family ( I would guess during the depression) to work in the oil fields. He never returned. At the time there was said to have been a big rig accident in which several men were killed. The family did not have to money to go check it out; so it remains a mystery. There are two stories from this point 1. Lorena sicked , died and the children were placed in the Gunther Orphans home. 2. Lorena could not care for the children so placed them in the Gunther Orphans home and work there to help pay for their keep. Regardles, It has left a number of Questions. 1. Does anyone remember a Oil field accident that would have occured between 1925 to the mid 1930's where men were killed. and would have been probably outside the county.?? 2. Where is the Gunther Orphans home, or could it be Gunter in Eastland Co??? Is it still in exhistance or where Might I find records. The only resource is Aunts who remember parts of the saga. but little specifics to tag onto, and the children have all passed on. Thank you all for your time I will post the individual members of this family so you won't be over whelmed. Thanks again Carol Clendenin