Photos of the BAYLESS & BENNETT Families of Limestone Co., TX 

 Additional photos submitted as noted.

Grandma's Front Page	Grandma 's Scrapbook
Millie's Memories	Barbara's Olio

Alma Hudson was born June 16, 1890 in Honest Ridge, Limestone Co., TX, to Ann Elizabeth Bennett and R.S. Hudson. Alma grew up in Limestone Co. where she married Julius A. "Boss" Bayless in 1908. Alma and Boss had six children: Ann Ruby, Elmer Jack, J.C., Mildred Lucille, Edith Christene and Claude. Alma was called "Miss Alma" and later she was known as "Granny Bayless". Alma died in 1962. Her family photos bring back those "Good Old Days". Also included in Alma's Album are some additional family photos.

 

Julius A. "Boss" Bayless & Alma Hudson, 1908	Harriet Wise "Grandma Bayless". Mother of Boss Bayless, The baby is little Willie Bayless, a grandchild, who died in 1911.	William C. Bayless family in their Texas home about 1911. This family moved to Limestone Co., TX , in 1891.
Elson G. Bennett, wife Louisa Neal and children at home in Limestone Co.	Lula Bennett Jackson and son Bennett. Lula, sister of Grandma Hudson, wife of Judge Jackson of Coolidge,Limestone Co., TX.	The Family of Boss and Alma Bayless in the late 1930's.
Unknown. Her Victorian dress indicates that she could have been Grandma Hudson as a young girl. Do you know her?	Children of William C. Bayless: Jewell Bayless Prichard, Parks, Boss, Arthur (the oldest ), Luther, Roy, Pat and John (the youngest).	Unidentified. Do you know this mystery child?
Catherine Bayless Riley, her brother Wills Bayless and in the back, Catherine's sons William, Scott & Charlie Riley. Submitted by Carol & David Knapp.	Wills Bayless & his sister Catherine Bayless Riley. Wills & Catherine were children of Pike Bayless of Elwood, MO. Photos submitted by Carol & David Knapp.	Catherine Bayless Riley (1842-1928), widow of John "Pappy" Riley (1838-1903), daughter of Pike Bayless. Submitted by Carol & David Knapp.