52 Ancestors: Lillie Lutitia Hoard (1910-1963)
Lillie Hoard (R) and Maydian Balentine (L) (I'm not sure who her friend is, but someday maybe I'll find out who she was. They look so close, and this is why I love this photo. It reminds me of my best friend.) Lillie Lutitia Hoard's life story spans from the early 20th century in rural Arkansas to mid-century California, reflecting the significant westward migration many American families experienced during this era. Born on October 31, 1910, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Lillie's journey took her through Oklahoma and eventually to California, where she spent her final years. Early Life in Arkansas Lillie was born to Thomas Miller Hoard (1867-1936) and Martha Ellen McCombs (1870-1946). The 1910 and 1920 census records place the Hoard family in Dickson, Benton County, Arkansas, where Lillie spent her childhood. Interestingly, the 1920 census lists her as "Mary L. Hoard," suggesting she may have been known by different names throughout her life, a common occurren...
