Individual Details

Emma Jane Knowles

(September 27, 1889 - August 30, 1985)

"Emma Knowles first married Robert Jolley, the son of Margaret Frances (Ozment) and Lucius Bavania "Luke" Jolley. Robert Jolley died during their second year of their marriage of malaria. Emma's second husband was William Cox, son of Adelia (Harrison) and Tom Cox of Bradley County. William and Emma had no children, but adopted Earl Newman, who married Bessie Carter, and Merle Newman, who married Tommy Hoffman. Emma had 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren in 1980. " (OLD TIMES NOT FORGOTTEN - A HISTORY OF DREW COUNTY (Arkansas), 1980, by Rebecca DeArmond, articles by Emma Knowles, pages 204 - 205.)

Events

BirthSeptember 27, 1889Possum Valley, Drew County, Arkansas
MarriageDecember 4, 1900Drew County, Arkansas - Robert L. Jolley
DeathAugust 30, 1985Warren, Bradley County, Arkansas
MarriageWilliam Cox

Families

SpouseRobert L. Jolley (1889 - 1912)
SpouseWilliam Cox (1889 - 1976)
FatherPharris Calvin Knowles (1868 - 1942)
MotherMary Obedience "Mollie" Hales (1870 - 1937)
SiblingJesse James Knowles (1891 - 1970)
SiblingWilliam Albert Knowles (1896 - 1947)