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     William was born on 18 August 1916 at Miami, Dade, Florida, United States. He was the son of Theodore Henry Lowman and Roxie Ann Wheeler. William died on 29 April 1988 at Lloyd, Jefferson, Florida, United States, at age 71.²
     William's occupation: U S Navy Ret.

     George was born on 5 November 1918 at Miami, Dade, Florida, United States. He was the son of Theodore Henry Lowman and Roxie Ann Wheeler.

     Tony was born at Belguim. He married Roxie Ann Wheeler, daughter of Allison L. Wheeler and Ida M. Webb, on 12 February 1935 at West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, United States.¹ Tony died on 10 May 1958 at West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, United States.
     Tony's occupation: Farmer.

     He married Margaret Rogers.¹

     She married Nahor Wheeler.¹

     Ephraim was born in 1833 at Burke, Georgia, United States. He was the son of Ephraim Ponder and Caroline E. (--?--). He married Victoria Florida Townsend, daughter of Allen Townsend and Sarah Briant, on 5 August 1857 at Madison, Florida, United States.^2,3 Ephraim died on 26 May 1904 at Quitman, Brooks, Georgia, United States. His body was buried on 27 May 1904 at Quitman, Brooks, Georgia, United States.
     Ephraim's occupation: Brick Mason.
Biography of Ephraim Dawson Ponder:

In the book "History of Brooks County" Ephraim D. Ponder is listed as the coroner of Brooks County from 1877-1897 and 1899-1905. In the 1870 census his occupation was Ret. Liquidator. In the 1900 census it is listed as a brick mason.

     Victoria was born on 17 November 1842 at Madison, Florida, United States.¹ She was the daughter of Allen Townsend and Sarah Briant. She married Ephraim Dawson Ponder, son of Ephraim Ponder and Caroline E. (--?--), on 5 August 1857 at Madison, Florida, United States.^2,3

     Frances was born on 26 September 1858 at Madison, Florida, United States.¹ She was the daughter of Ephraim Dawson Ponder and Victoria Florida Townsend.

     James was born in January 1860 at Madison, Florida, United States.¹ He was the son of Ephraim Dawson Ponder and Victoria Florida Townsend. James died in 1919 at Brooks, Georgia, United States.

     Charlotte was born in November 1870 at Georgia, United States.¹ She was the daughter of Ephraim Dawson Ponder and Victoria Florida Townsend. She married Emile LeVacque, on 27 December 1898 at Quitman, Brooks, Georgia, United States. Charlotte died after 1930 at Riverside, Riverside, California, United States.

     Emile was born in August 1854 at France.¹ He married Charlotte R. Ponder, daughter of Ephraim Dawson Ponder and Victoria Florida Townsend, on 27 December 1898 at Quitman, Brooks, Georgia, United States.
     Emile's occupation: Machinist.

     Emile was born in December 1899 at Brooks, Georgia, United States.¹ He was the son of Emile LeVacque and Charlotte R. Ponder.

     Florida was born in February 1878 at Georgia, United States. She was the daughter of Ephraim Dawson Ponder and Victoria Florida Townsend.

     Ephraim was born on 21 March 1879 at Brooks, Georgia, United States. He was the son of Ephraim Dawson Ponder and Victoria Florida Townsend. He married Pearle Melissa Hancock, daughter of Jeremiah Hancock and Laura V. Bowen, on 25 February 1906 at Worth, Georgia, United States.¹ Ephraim died on 30 August 1955 at New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States, at age 76.
     Ephraim's occupation: Piano Builder.
Biography of Ephraim Dawson Ponder:

In the book "History of Brooks County" E.D. Ponder was listed as the first rural mail carrier in Georgia appointed on the 8th of Dec. 1896. In the 1900 census his occupation is listed as a music teacher.

     Pearle was born on 12 February 1887 at Worth, Georgia, United States. She was the daughter of Jeremiah Hancock and Laura V. Bowen. She married Ephraim Dawson Ponder, son of Ephraim Dawson Ponder and Victoria Florida Townsend, on 25 February 1906 at Worth, Georgia, United States.¹ Pearle died on 26 November 1953 at South Bend, Saint Joseph, Indiana, United States, at age 66. Her body was buried on 30 November 1953 at South Bend, Saint Joseph, Indiana, United States.

     Laura was born on 20 November 1870 at Georgia, United States. She married Jeremiah Hancock.¹ Laura died on 20 June 1903 at Worth, Georgia, United States, at age 32. Her body was buried in June 1903 at New Bethel Cemetery, Worth, Georgia, United States.

     Jeremiah was born on 16 December 1860 at Georgia, United States. He married Laura V. Bowen.¹ Jeremiah died on 1 August 1916 at Worth, Georgia, United States, at age 55. His body was buried in August 1916 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Worth, Georgia, United States.
     Jeremiah's occupation: Merchant.

     Ephraim was born on 20 December 1906 at Georgia, United States. He was the son of Ephraim Dawson Ponder and Pearle Melissa Hancock. He married Dorothy Longley, on 7 June 1930 at South Bend, Saint Joseph, Indiana, United States.² He married Alma Eyre, in 1972 at Bay City, Bay, Michigan, United States.² Ephraim died in November 1986 at Bay City, Bay, Michigan, United States, at age 79.²

     Allen was born on 18 December 1908 at Alabama, United States. He was the son of Ephraim Dawson Ponder and Pearle Melissa Hancock. He married Nell (--?--), in 1945 at Macon, Bibb, Georgia, United States.¹ Allen died in December 1981 at Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States.

     Edwin was born on 20 December 1910 at Georgia, United States. He was the son of Ephraim Dawson Ponder and Pearle Melissa Hancock. Edwin died in May 1985 at Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, United States, at age 74.²

     Carl was born on 3 July 1920 at Macon, Bibb, Georgia, United States. He was the son of Ephraim Dawson Ponder and Pearle Melissa Hancock. He married Kathryn Ryder, on 5 December 1944 at South Bend, Saint Joseph, Indiana, United States.² Carl died on 5 December 1944 at Malden Air Base, Missouri, United States, at age 24.²

     Clara was born on 4 February 1913 at Macon, Bibb, Georgia, United States. She was the daughter of Ephraim Dawson Ponder and Pearle Melissa Hancock. She married Donald Addison Gordon, son of Luther R. Gordon and Ada Hendryx, on 4 December 1932 at South Bend, Saint Joseph, Indiana, United States. She married Mike Ellman, circa 1980.²