Leaves & Branches: Genealogy, Research & Family History
This man has been elusive because his name can be seen as both Charles Edward & Edward Charles. Now that I have discovered this, I plan to search for his military record during World War II.
Edward Charles Brumfield
b 2 Mar 1924 in Mississippi
Son of Fletcher Boyd Brumfield & Mattie Hannah Brumfield
Source:
Enterprise - Journal, McComb MS
21 Jan 1946, page 2
Here is another in this series of Ritter family reunions, begun in 1898. The attendants are descendants of the four Ritter brothers: Paul, Heinrich, Martin & Caspar. This is a reunion that did not happen.
This article mentions people who usually attended from Ohio. My Ritter family was living in Ohio at that time.
Unfortunately, the Ritter reunion, begun in 1898, had to be canceled because of World War II and "unfavorable conditions."
Ritter Reunion Canceled Due to War Conditions
Ritter family reunion will not be held this year because of the gas shortage and other unfavorable conditions due to the war, Elias Ritter, North Market Street, announced today. Omission of the reunion was decided on by consent of the family. The reunion was to have been held during the last week in August at Rolling Green Park.
The Ritter family reunion is always an important event of the summer here as the family is one of the largest and most prominent of the section. Several hundred persons always attend and come from many states, about 25 or 30 attending from Ohio.
The family is looking forward to an even larger and happier gathering after the war.
The Daily Item, Sunbury, PA
2 Aug 1944, page 9
Newspapers.com
An obituary for one of our country's veterans is always special. We owe much to each and every veteran.
Baxter Edwin Brumfield
13 June 1912 – 18 March 1963
Son of John Edward Brumfield & Ada Beatrice Fortenberry
World War II Veteran
My first cousin, 2x removed
Funeral Held for Baxter Brumfield
Funeral services conducted for Baxter Brumfield, age 50 years, from the Ginn Funeral Home Chapel in Tylertown Wednesday afternoon. Interment followed in the Silver Springs Cemetery. Rev. W. M. Bowman officiated at the religious services.
Brumfield, who was a service station operator in Franklinton, and a former resident of Walthall County, Mississippi, died Monday night.
Brumfield’s parents were John E. Brumfield and Ada Fortenberry Brumfield. He was a World War II veteran.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Johnnie Lee Guess, New Orleans;
three sisters,
Mrs. Ollie Holmes, Tylertown [Fannie Charlotte Brumfield];
Mrs. Elmo Fortenberry, Clarkston, Ga. [Claudia Martha Brumfield];
and Mrs. John Pittman, New Orleans [Olgee Shelina Brumfield];
four brothers, Albert Brumfield and John Brumfield, McComb, Miss.; Selwin Brumfield, Magnolia and Windell Brumfield, Tylertown, and one grandchild.
Pallbearers were Tylertown American Legionnaires: John W. Wood, Cecil Conerly, Billy Beard, Willie J. Guy, Andrew Jones and Russell Slater.
Ginn Funeral Directors of Tylertown was in charge of arrangements.
The Era Leader
Franklinton, LA, 21 Mar 1963, page 1
Newspapers.com
I do not think Dudley Brumfield is a common name. However, I have four in my records: Dudley Brumfield, 1896 - 1905; Dudley Atkinson Brumfield, b 1879; Dudley Clarence Brumfield, 1881 -1971; and Dudley Copeland Brumfield, 1909 - 2002. This Dudley was a veteran of World War II.
Dudley Copeland Brumfield
29 May 1909 MS – 28 September 2002 MS
Son of Henry Sims Brumfield, Jr. & Mary Sauls
Husband of Maxine Melton
US Navy, World War II
Obituary:
Dudley Copeland Brumfield, 93, a retired school administrator, died Saturday, September 28, 2002, at Hermitage Gardens in Oxford. Visitation is 12:45 – 1:45 p. m. Monday at Waller Funeral Home in Oxford. Graveside services are 2 p. m. Monday in Oxford Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Brumfield was a retired school administrator and the widower of Maxine Melton Brumfield. He was a graduate of Millsaps College and received a graduate degree from the University of Mississippi.
Mr. Brumfield was a veteran of the U. S. Navy having served at Lt. Commander during World War II. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Oxford and past Chairman of the Board of Deacons in Ruleville. He had served as President of the Mississippi Attendance Principals Association, Vice President of the Mississippi School Administrators, past President of Belzoni Lions Club and past of the Ruleville Rotary Club.
Mr. Brumfield enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an all round athlete at McComb High School, Southwest Jr. College, and Millsaps College.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Melton Brumfield.
Survivors include: two daughters, Jane Brumfield Henderson of Oxford, Jean Brumfield Denton of Cleveland; son, Robert Dudley Brumfield of Hattiesburg; sister, Sylvia Johnson of Castile, N. Y.; brother, Lyle E. Brumfield of Alexandria, La.; eight grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Source: Dudley C. Brumfield. (Jackson, MS: Clarion – Ledger, 29 Sep 2002) 18; digital image, Newspapers.com: accessed Feb.2023.
Major Max Freeman Brumfield
1 February 1921 MS – 5 June 2004 CA
Son of Charles Edgar Brumfield & Katie Leona Freeman
World War II & Korean Conflict, US Navy
Max was a college student when World War II broke out. He served in the Marines throughout the war and stayed in through the Korean Conflict. He was a major when he retired in 1964.
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Service details from his obituary:
Mr. Brumfield attended Southern Louisiana University until his education was interrupted by World War II. He was a proud member of the U. S. Marine Corps, graduating first in his class of 400 at Parris Island boot camp. He served as a communications officer in Honolulu in the 1940s, during the Korean conflict in the ‘50s and aboard the Navy’s USS Eldorado during the ‘60s. As officer – in – charge of recruiting in New Orleans, his station led the nation from 1955 – 58. Other assignments included teaching at the Army Artillery School at Ft. Sill, Okla., and performing defense and prosecutorial legal work for the judge advocate general at Camp Pendleton. He retired as a major in 1964.
Source: Max Freeman Brumfield. (McComb, MS: Enterprise – Journal, 13 Jun 2004) 3; digital image, Newspapers.com: accessed May 2022.
Captain Nelson Tate Ott
10 March 1917 LA – 25 June 1996 LA
Son of Charles Jacob Ott & Lillie Nelson Tate
World War II US Air Force Pilot & Instructor
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Nelson Tate Ott Sr., 79, of Osyka, died June 25, 1996, at Baton Rouge, La., General Health Center.
Visitation is 6 – 9 tonight at Hartman Funeral Home of McComb. T Services will be at 11 a. m. Friday at Osyka Baptist Church, with the Rev. Joe Trull officiating. Burial will be in Osyka Cemetery.
Mr. Ott was born March 10, 1917, in Hackley, La. He was the son of Charles Jacob and Lillie Tate Ott. He was reared in Osyka.
He was a graduate of McComb High School, where he excelled in football. He graduated from Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State) where he lettered four years in football.
He was a captain in the U. S. Air Force. He was a pilot and instructor at Foster Field, Texas. He flew a P – 47 in combat in the European Theater, where he received numerous citations.
After World War II, he returned to Osyka with his wife, June, who was a 1st Lieutenant in the U. S. Air Force. There he taught school and coached for 35 years in the surrounding areas of Mississippi and Louisiana. He retired as principal of Osyka Elementary School.
He served as alderman for the Town of Osyka. He was a member of Osyka Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Rebecca Ott Best, Gena Ott Trask and Zelma Ott; and his brother, Charles Jacob Ott Jr.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, June Balogh Ott of Osyka; four daughters, Doris Ott Harris of Houston, Texas, Sara Ott Wall of Denham Springs, La., Becky Ott Applewhite of Summit and Donna Ott of Osyka Ott Speed of Chatawa; one son, Nelson Tate Ott Jr. of Osyka; one son – in – law, Jack Speed of Chatawa; one daughter – in – law, Ruthie Ott of Osyka; seven grandchildren, Mandy Wall, Leigh and Lesley Harris, Courtney and Allison Applewhite, and June and Dan Speed; and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
Source: Nelson Tate Ott Sr. (McComb, MS: Enterprise – Journal, 27 June 1996) 8; digital image, Newspapers.com: accessed May 2022.
On 18 February 1943 William Ott, aged 19 years old, went to Houston, Texas and enlisted in the U. S. Army. Fold3 tells us he was in the Medical Administrative Corps. After the war he did become a doctor. His obituary tells us he served in the Army Air Corps. At some time he became a pilot. His obituary says he served in the China – Burma – India Theater. He served until 26 March 1946 and remained in the Army Reserves.
Dr. William Mayo Ott
18 October 1923 LA – 24 October 1996 TX
Son of W. O. Ott & Margaret Jane Smith
World War II, Army Air Corps
William's obituary:
Services for Dr. William Mayo Smith, 73, longtime Kilgore physician, will be 2 p. m. Saturday, Oct, 26, 1996, at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Buddy Duggins, Father Mark Kusmirek and Deacon Bill Holda officiating. The burial will follow in the Kilgore Cemetery. Dr. Ott died in his home surrounded by family on Oct. 24 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Bogalusa, La., Oct. 18, 1923 and was raised in Fort Worth, Texas.
He attended Texas A & M University and joined the Army Air Corps at the onset of World War II, serving in the China – Burma – India Theater.
He completed his education at the University of North Texas and graduated from Southwestern University Medical School in 1954. After completing an Internship at Baylor University Hospital, he established his general practice in Kilgore where he practiced medicine for 38 years.
He was a member of the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, and the Gregg County Medical Association. Dr. Ott served as a Chief od Staff at Laird Memorial Hospital and was awarded a Life Membership to the Texas medical Association. He was also a designated FAA Aviation Medical Examiner.
Dr. Ott participated in many activities which involved his children and grandchildren. His hobbies included sailing, where he was one of the founding members of the Tyler Yacht Club, and golfing. He was also a longtime pilot and member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Brennan Ott; six daughters, Jane Lane of Liberty City, Patricia Irving of Kilgore, Liz Jodry of Magnolia, Kathryn Toon of Kilgore, Laura Nivin of Plano and Lynn Ott of Plano; three sons, Bill, Jim and John Ott, all of Kilgore; four sons – in – law, Mark Lane, Mike Jodry, Steve Toon and Steve Nivin; two daughters – in – law, Debbie Allen Ott, and Judith Dupree Ott; sisters, Jane Taylor of Mexico, Peggy Willing of Anchorage, Alaska, and Mary Ann Bynum of Williamsburg, Va.; nine grandchildren, Chris and Amy Ott, Lindsey and Clint Toon, Sarah and Chelsea Irving, Hunter Pollard, Jackson Lane and Matthew Jodry.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. William Oscar Ott, his brother, Dr. David Ott, and daughter, Mary Kathleen Ott.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the charity of choice.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening between 6 – 7 p. m.
Sources:
Dr. William Mayo Ott. (Longview, TX: Longview News – Journal, 25 Oct 1996) 30; Newspapers.com: accessed May 2022.
Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File; digital record, Fold3.com: accessed May 2022, William Ott.
World War II Army Enlistment Records; digital record, Fold3.com: accessed May 2022, William Ott.
Joe served in the US Army during World War II. According to fold3.com, he enlisted 8 December 1941, the day after the attack at Pearl Harbor, and served until 7 December 1945. At this time I can find no other details of his service.
Joe Glenn Fortenberry
5 November 1918 MS - 23 April 2004 Walthall, MS
Son of Charles Esco Fortenberry & Lula Conerly
Joe Glenn Fortenberry, 85, of Tylertown, died April 23, 2004, at Walthall County General Hospital.
Visitation was Saturday and continues at 10 a. m. today until time for the funeral services at 2 p. m. at Capps Funeral Home Chapel in Tylertown. Elder C. W. Breeland and Elder Glynn Erwin will officiate. Burial will be in Oral Cemetery in Walthall County.
Mr. Fortenberry was born Nov. 5, 1918 in Walthall County. He was the son of Charlie [and] Lulu Conerly Fortenberry.
He was a dairy farmer, a World War II veteran and member of Oral Baptist Church.
Mr. Fortenberry was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; and two sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Claudine Stringer Fortenberry of Tylertown; a daughter and son – in – law, Dianne and Danny Cooper of Morton; a grandson, Zachery Daniel Cooper of Morton; two sisters, Undean Fortenberry Stringer of Tylertown and Sadie Fortenberry Pigott of Tylertown; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Source: Joe Glenn Fortenberry. (McComb, MS: Enterprise – Journal, 25 Apr 2004) 3; digital image, Newspapers.com: accessed May 2022.
Finding this information about my distant cousin is exciting & makes me proud to have a connection to such an outstanding man.
Brig. Gen. Isaac William Ott
6 April 1903 MS – 7 March 1976 TX
Son of Albert E. Ott & Emma Cutrer
Work War II Veteran
Brig. Gen Isaac William Ott (USAF Retired), an Osyka native and commander of the U. S. Air Force service command for the entire European Theatre from 1943 to 1945 during World War II, will be buried Tuesday afternoon in Osyka with military services.
Gen. Ott died Sunday at the age of 72 in the Wilford Hall Hospital, Lackland Air Force Base, Tex.
The son of the late Albert Earnest and Emma Cutrer Ott, he was the recipient of many high awards for distinguished service during World War II. He also was cited by the University of Kentucky as one of its most outstanding alumni from 1865 to 1965.
Gen. Ott, born April 6, 1903, attended public school in Osyka, Louisiana State University and was later graduated from the University of Kentucky. Following his college career, he enlisted in the Air Force as a cadet pilot at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Tex. He served several years as a flight officer stationed in Panama and at other posts.
After training in aviation engineering, Gen. Ott served at Brook Field, Kelly Field and England where he assumed the post of an assistant deputy commander of the Eighth Air Force service command with the rank of brigadier general. He later went on to command that theatre during World War II.
Gen. Ott is survived by a brother, Albert E. Ott, Jr., and a sister, Mrs. Flint Wilson Sr., both of Osyka; two daughters, Mrs. Stewart Felvey of Brenham, Tex., and Mrs. David Scott of Edwards AFB, Calif., wife of astronaut David Scott who commanded the U. S. Apollo XV flight to the moon; seven grandchildren and numerous cousins.
Funeral services are planned for 2:30 p. m. Tuesday from Hartman Chapel with graveside military services to follow in Osyka Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Col. Walter W. Ott, Nelson Tate Ott, Karl J. Ott, Jr., Col. David K. Scott, Bernard Williams, Flint Wilson, Jr. and William K. Anderson Jr.
Source: Military Rites Set for General. (McComb, MS: Enterprise – Journal, 8 Mar 1976) 1; digital image, Newspapers.com: accessed May 2022.
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World War I was called the war to end all wars. John Ott knew just how wrong that was. Not only was he alive for two world wars, he served in both.
John Jacob Ott, Jr.
26 February 1884 MS – 8 May 1974 MS
Son of John Jacob Ott & Martha Cutrer
Veteran of World War I & II
Funeral services for Capt. John Jacob Ott Jr., (U. S. Army, ret.) 90, were held at 3 p. m. today in Hartman Chapel.
Capt. Ott, a native of Osyka, died early Wednesday morning in Beacham Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.
He was born Feb. 26, 1884. He was a resident of Osyka at the time of his death.
A veteran of World War I and II, he was a Shriner for 50 years in Oklahoma City, Okla., and a member of the Masonic Blue Lodge.
Capt. Ott was employed at one time as vocational advisor at the VA Hospital in New Orleans, La.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Katherine Ott Jr., Osyka; one son, Emile Cutrer Ott, Jackson, and three grandchildren.
The Rev. John L. Stuart and the Rev. Drew Blanton officiated. Burial was in the Osyka Cemetery with Hartman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Source: Capt. John Jacob Ott Jr. Dies (McComb, MS: Enterprise – Journal, 9 May 1974) 7; digital image, Newspapers.com: accessed March 2022.
Walter Ott served our country during World War II as a pilot in the US Air Force. His obituary gives some highlights of his career. Fold3.com gives us photos of Walter. Researching Walter's service was the first time I found photographs on Fold3. I was very excited to be able to see this amazing man.
Lt. Col. Walter Wesley Ott
16 February 1917 – 30 October 2006
Son of Walter D. Ott & May Cutrer
McComb, Miss. – Lt. Col. Walter Wesley Ott, a military pilot who ferried such celebrities as Bob Hope and Irving Berlin during World War II, has died. He was 89.
Ott died Monday. He was a test pilot for the Air Force for 22 years, but made a name for himself as a pilot for some of the era’s biggest stars – James Cagney, Bing Crosby, Mickey Rooney and Hope.
He was chosen during World War II to shuttle the celebrities to USO events because of his flying skills, according to his wife, Elizabeth Ott.
Elizabeth Ott said that as a leader in the military, her husband was protective of the young pilots under his command when it came to testing unproven new aircraft.
He was the test pilot on more than 50 flights during his career, she said.
Ott’s son, John Ott of McComb, said his dad’s fondest Thanksgiving was during the war when he had lunch with his childhood idol, Charles Lindbergh. Lindbergh was the hero to many flying enthusiasts after becoming the first pilot to fly nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927.
Source: Walter Wesley Ott, 89, pilot for celebrities. (Ft Myers, FL: News – Press, 3 Nov 2006) 18; digital image, Newspapers.com: accessed May 2022.
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When we learn about our wide spread family members we find people. They are people with flaws and strengths; people who make us smile and people who make us stand taller. Edward Ott stood tall through two world wars and sets an example of pride for all of us.
Brig. General Edward Stanley Ott
30 December 1892 LA – 1 November 1982 LA
Son of Elbert Weston Ott & Martha E. Leggett
My 2nd cousin, 3x removed
Hammond, La. (UPI) – Services for retired Army Brig. Gen. Edward Stanley Ott, 89, who pioneered the use of radar for detection of ground targets during World War II, were held here Wednesday. He was buried in his hometown of Mt. Hermon, La.
Gen. Ott, who died Monday following a brief illness, joined the Army as a field artillery, second lieutenant during World War I and participated in five campaigns, including the battle of Saint – Mihiel and the Meuse – Argonne defensive in 1918.
During World War II, Gen. Ott served as artillery commander of the 91st Infantry Division and commander of the XV Corps Artillery.
In Europe his command was engaged in five campaigns and he introduced the use of radar for ground target detection.
After his retirement in 1947, he returned to Louisiana.
Gen. Ott received numerous United States and foreign decorations for military service, including the Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster, Air Medal, Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster, French Chevalier de Legion d’Honneur, Croix de Guerre with palm and British Distinguished Service Order.
He is survived by his wife, Denise; two sons, Col. Edward S. Ott Jr. and Lt. Gen. David Ott; eight grandchildren; six great – grandchildren; and a brother.
Source: Gen. Edward Ott, veteran of both world wars. (Chicago, IL: Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov 1982) 37; digital image, Newspapers.com: accessed Feb 2022.
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