Landrum and Hooper

“James Harvey Landrum and Francina Hooper were united in Holy Matrimony at the home of her father, M.S. Hooper, on the 7^th day of November in the year of our Lord, 1867 in the presence of friends and relatives.”

James Harvey Landrum, born September 23, 1848 and died March 26, 1890.

Francis Hooper, born March 11, 18— and died May 22, 1924.

“James H. Landrum professed religion in August 1873 and was baptized by Rev. James Nabors in September 1875.  He was licensed to preach the Gospel by Harmony Baptist Church in October 1880.”

The Landrum Children were:

1)      William Shorter, born September 7, 1868 and died October 6, 1868.

2)      Mary Eliza (Mollie) was born April 5, 1872.

3)      Ada Evelyn was born February 26, 1874.

4)      Margaret E. was born May 14, 1876 and died July 24, 1879.

5)      James Matison was born October 14, 1878.

6)      Alberto was born March 7, 1881.

7)      Nymphas was born April 28, 1883.

8)      Tippecanoe was born August 5, 1885.

It is not known exactly when nor how many of this family came to Texas, but the family Bible states that Mary Elizabeth (Mollie) Landrum was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church at Clay Post Office, Jefferson County, Alabama.  She was dismissed in full fellowship in September 1897.  It is believed that this is the year in which she came to Texas and perhaps with her a brother, Tippecanoe, who also has a place in Keller history.

Mary E. Landrum and Isom M. Hooper were married in Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas December 18, 1899.  They farmed about two years in the black land area near Taylor.  After the birth of their first child, Herbert, they came to Tarrant County and lived on a farm west of Keller where they were close neighbors and friends of the Jud Allen family.

James H. Landrum died March 26, 1890 and Francina died May 22, 1924.  They are buried in Bourland Cemetery.

Source:  Rootsweb.com