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Three Generations From Three States assembled in August honoring the occasion of the birthday of E. M. Behymer of Fairacres who was 80 years old Sunday, August 22. (1960?) In this picture front row, left to right, are Brittain Dennis, great- grandson, and unidentified friend of their grandson Eddie Cheney: Denny meredith, a great-grandson, Harry Ollver, Middle row:Mrs. Evelyn Meredity, Ethel Oliver, Jerry Behy- mer, Mrs. E. M. Behymer, Minnie Cheney, Bobby Behymer, Ruth Frain, Back rows: Ora Behymer, Raymond Meredith, F. M. Behymer, Richard Brittain, Harrison Oliver, Bill Frain, Cecil Behymer. The Merediths came from Louisville, KY, the Dennis Family is from Albaquerque, the Cecil and Ora Behymers from Baytown, Texas. Othes who tendered con- gratulations included a brother of Houston, Texas, and a stepson, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Lila and their daughter, Mrs. Glen Culver, of Las Cruces, and a host of friends and neigh- bors who visited the family. From...Evelyn June Behymer Epps...Our great grandfather: William Behymer married Susan Cole who was born August 26, 1847 in Leithfield, Ky. They had three sons and one daughter: Erasmus, Jim, Ivan and Ola. William was killed by a runaway team of horses going over a bluff in 1878. After William's death, Susan married Sam Ely. They had three children: Lizzie, Sam and Rebecca. Sam preceded Susan in death by 20 years. Susan died March 23, 1935. My Grandfather: Erasmus Manford Behymer was born September 17, 1874. He married Sarah Elizabeth Ford, who was born October 15, 1878 in Independence, Mo. Her parents William B Ford and Lucretia Stover. Erasmus and Sarah had eight children. (Gary's note...This the Ford that killed Billy the Kid?) Nancy Ethel born October 11, 1895 in Raytown, Mo. Claude Hobert born march 17, 1897 in Raytown, Mo. Minnie Laura born February 25, 1899 in Newkirk, Ok. Raymond Cleo born September 8, 1900 in Newkirk, Ok. Clarence Oral born June 3, 1903 in Newkirk, Ok. Roy Alfred born October 4, 1904 in Newkirk, Ok. Cecil Andrew born May 6, 1908 in McIntosh, NM. Gladys Evelyn born September 6, 1912 in McIntosh, NM.