Heathcock Genealogy Database - Person Sheet
Heathcock Genealogy Database - Person Sheet
NameAlta McDonald 
Birth13 Nov 1901
Spouses
1Travis Carroll Byrom , 3C1R
, 3C1RBirth25 Nov 1894, Somerset, Bexar Co TX
Death25 Jul 1965, Atascosa Co TX Age: 70
BurialRutledge Cemetery, Poteet, Atascosa Co TX
FatherRobert Eli Byrom (1879-1950)
MotherHenry Blanche Brooks (1873-1957)
Marriage19 Jul 1926, Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado
Notes for Travis Carroll (Spouse 1)
He lived on his ranch in Poteet, TX. He was a rancher and an Atascosa County Commissioner for many years. (HHB)
Texas Death Index, 1964-1998:
Travis Carroll Byrom Sr., 28 JUL 1965, Atascosa County, Male, Widowed
SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX:
NAME: Travis Byrom
SSN: 449-54-0765
BORN: 25 NOV 1894
DIED: JUL 1965
RESIDENCE: Texas
LAST BENEFIT:
ISSUED: TX (1951)
Information obtained from www.genealogy-la.com.
Information obtained from Tommie Young (ttywff2001@@cs.com) at Rootsweb World Connect Database (:1560758)
The following comes from "Atascosa County History" compiled by Atascosa History Commiettee, 1984:
"BYROM-McDONALD
Robert Eli and Blanche Brooks Byrom were living in 'Old' Somerset, Texas when their firstborn, Travis Carroll Byrom, arrived on November 25, 1894. His family moved to the present old Byrom home place near Poteet, Texas.
As a small boy, Travis loved to ride his horse, doing small chores for his family. He attended the old Tank Hollow School until he was ready for high school.
He attended and graduated from Jourdanton High School.
He then attended A&M College, where he studied animal husbandry. He was employed as manger of the Mary Hardin Baylor Female College dairy farms. He held this position for several years.
On returning to Atascosa County, he became engaged in ranching.
On July 19, 1926, in Pueblo, Colorado, he and Alta McDonald were married. Alta, a school teacher, was the daughter of Abe and Laura McDonald of Rossville, Texas. Travis bought some acreage and established a home.
He and Alta had five children.
Their first child,
Travis Carroll Byrom Jr. was born on July 17, 1931. He attended Poteet schools and received his Bachelor's degree from Southwest Texas State Teachers College. He Married Anna Elouise Vermillion of Karnes City, Texas on December 27, 1961. they have two sons, Travis Clay Byrom, born on March 11, 1963 and Truett Jay Byrom, born on August 23, 1964. They reside in Devine, Texas, where Travis Byrom Jr. teaches vocational agriculture and is engaged in ranching. Travis previously taught at Floresville, Leakey, Pearsall, and Natalla.
Norma Dorris Byrom was the second child, born on December 24, 1933. She attended Poteet schools and Southwest Texas State Teachers College, where se earned both Bachelor's and Master's degrees. She has taught physical education in Boling, Beaumont, and presently in Northeast Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas, and is engaged in ranching in South Texas. She married William Clessen Blalock of Utopia, Texas on October 17, 1976, in Cromo, Colorado. They now reside on acreage out of Poteet.
Nella Mae Byrom, third child, was born on March 31, 1936. She attended Poteet schools and graduated from San Marcos High School. She received both Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Southwest Texas State Teachers College. She taught school at Bloomington, San Angelo, Rosenberg, and San Antonio. She received her law degree from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas.
Marion and Marilyn Byrom were born on October 4, 1938. They attended Poteet schools and graduated from San Marcos High School, San Marcos, Texas. Marion and Marilyn both attended Southwest Texas State Teachers College, where Marion received his Bachelor's degree and has taught in Odessa, Charlotte, and San Antonio, Texas. He resides in San Antonio, Texas.
Marilyn married Paul Wunsch on January 28, 1961, and they reside in San Antonio, also. They have a daughter Paula Lynn Wunsch, born on December 25, 1963.
Travis Carroll Byrom Sr. was appointed by Matt Davis Jr., County Judge, to the position of County Commissioner, Precinct 2, to fill the unexpired term of Harry Whittet. He served in this capacity for several more terms. While serving as commissioner, he was instrumental to widening and paving some important roads in the precinct, one them, Highway 16.
The drought of the 1950's was a difficult time for ranchers, so Travis moved his wife and family to San Marcos, Texas, where they could receive a college education.
Due to ill health, Travis retired from his ranching activities. He passed away on July 25, 1965 at the age of 71 years.
Norma Byrom Blalock."
Texas Death Index, 1964-1998:
Travis Carroll Byrom Sr., 28 JUL 1965, Atascosa County, Male, Widowed
SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX:
NAME: Travis Byrom
SSN: 449-54-0765
BORN: 25 NOV 1894
DIED: JUL 1965
RESIDENCE: Texas
LAST BENEFIT:
ISSUED: TX (1951)
Information obtained from www.genealogy-la.com.
Information obtained from Tommie Young (ttywff2001@@cs.com) at Rootsweb World Connect Database (:1560758)
The following comes from "Atascosa County History" compiled by Atascosa History Commiettee, 1984:
"BYROM-McDONALD
Robert Eli and Blanche Brooks Byrom were living in 'Old' Somerset, Texas when their firstborn, Travis Carroll Byrom, arrived on November 25, 1894. His family moved to the present old Byrom home place near Poteet, Texas.
As a small boy, Travis loved to ride his horse, doing small chores for his family. He attended the old Tank Hollow School until he was ready for high school.
He attended and graduated from Jourdanton High School.
He then attended A&M College, where he studied animal husbandry. He was employed as manger of the Mary Hardin Baylor Female College dairy farms. He held this position for several years.
On returning to Atascosa County, he became engaged in ranching.
On July 19, 1926, in Pueblo, Colorado, he and Alta McDonald were married. Alta, a school teacher, was the daughter of Abe and Laura McDonald of Rossville, Texas. Travis bought some acreage and established a home.
He and Alta had five children.
Their first child,
Travis Carroll Byrom Jr. was born on July 17, 1931. He attended Poteet schools and received his Bachelor's degree from Southwest Texas State Teachers College. He Married Anna Elouise Vermillion of Karnes City, Texas on December 27, 1961. they have two sons, Travis Clay Byrom, born on March 11, 1963 and Truett Jay Byrom, born on August 23, 1964. They reside in Devine, Texas, where Travis Byrom Jr. teaches vocational agriculture and is engaged in ranching. Travis previously taught at Floresville, Leakey, Pearsall, and Natalla.
Norma Dorris Byrom was the second child, born on December 24, 1933. She attended Poteet schools and Southwest Texas State Teachers College, where se earned both Bachelor's and Master's degrees. She has taught physical education in Boling, Beaumont, and presently in Northeast Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas, and is engaged in ranching in South Texas. She married William Clessen Blalock of Utopia, Texas on October 17, 1976, in Cromo, Colorado. They now reside on acreage out of Poteet.
Nella Mae Byrom, third child, was born on March 31, 1936. She attended Poteet schools and graduated from San Marcos High School. She received both Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Southwest Texas State Teachers College. She taught school at Bloomington, San Angelo, Rosenberg, and San Antonio. She received her law degree from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas.
Marion and Marilyn Byrom were born on October 4, 1938. They attended Poteet schools and graduated from San Marcos High School, San Marcos, Texas. Marion and Marilyn both attended Southwest Texas State Teachers College, where Marion received his Bachelor's degree and has taught in Odessa, Charlotte, and San Antonio, Texas. He resides in San Antonio, Texas.
Marilyn married Paul Wunsch on January 28, 1961, and they reside in San Antonio, also. They have a daughter Paula Lynn Wunsch, born on December 25, 1963.
Travis Carroll Byrom Sr. was appointed by Matt Davis Jr., County Judge, to the position of County Commissioner, Precinct 2, to fill the unexpired term of Harry Whittet. He served in this capacity for several more terms. While serving as commissioner, he was instrumental to widening and paving some important roads in the precinct, one them, Highway 16.
The drought of the 1950's was a difficult time for ranchers, so Travis moved his wife and family to San Marcos, Texas, where they could receive a college education.
Due to ill health, Travis retired from his ranching activities. He passed away on July 25, 1965 at the age of 71 years.
Norma Byrom Blalock."