James (Jas.) M. Brown was born February 2, 1846 in Alabama, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Miller Brown, married Nancy Ann Huey, born July 28, 1845 in Alabama.  Nancy Ann was a sister to John M. Huey, and Jas. M. was a brother to Una (Brown) Huey (see James Walter Huey).  Jas. M. was a veteran of the Civil War.  They came to Coleman County from Grandview, Johnson County, Texas, in 1897-1898 and settled between Spring Creek and Home Creek (between the Talpa and Valera old road to Coleman).  He was a farmer.  Jas. M. died September 1, 1914 and Nancy Ann (Nannie) August 27, 1929, both buried at Talpa.  They had nine children, all born in Mississippi.  They are:

     (1) Emma, died at age 21, buried at Grandview.

     (2) Charles E., December, 1870-1927, married Sallie J. Williams, May 26, 1872 - August 7, 1964, daughter of Steve and Elizabeth (Fulton) Williams, both buried at Talpa.  Charlie came to Coleman County in 1898 to visit his parents and family and see if he could find a teaching position here; which he did at Spring Creek.  He rented a house from Mr. Cusenbary near the school (now belongs to Onie Bouldin) and sent for his wife and their then two children.  My father also taught at Shady Grove, Talpa and Mud Creek.  They bought a farm east of Talpa and he also farmed.  They had ten children:

       (2a) Anne Dial, born August 11, 1896 in Grandview, married T. Wesley Bomar, February 22, 1891-June 28, 1965, on November 21, 1915, buried at Talpa (see Bomar Family). Children:

         (1) Charles Thomas (Tom), November 26, 1916, married Donie May Herring, the daughter of August and Eva (Brookshier) Herring of Talpa. August and Andy C. are brothers (see Andy C. Herring).  Children: Rex, Jimmy, Joyce, Pat, Gary and Vicki.  Tom and Donie now live at Ballinger.

         (2) James Wesley, September 10, 1920, married Dorothy Boatright of Miles, the daughter of Sparks and Katie (Tucker) Boatright.  Children: a son, Jamie, and four daughters, Sharon, Melanie, Kathy and Patti.  They live in Winters.

         (3) Weldon Lee "Scooter," September 1, 1925, married Sue Preas of Novice.  Children: Barbara, Lee, Stevie and Kenny.  They live at Fort Worth.

         (4) Bobby Gene, January 19, 1932, married Lanelle Sutton of Snyder.  Children: Rodney, Jimmy and Dena.  They live at Cisco.

         (5) Elizabeth Ann (Dot), August 2, 1937, married Berry Schroeder of Lowake, now deceased.  Children: Eric and Julie, live in Ballinger.  The Bomar children attended Talpa School.  Wes had the Gulf Distributorship and station in Talpa for many years.  Anne Dial had a restaurant at one time and worked in the Talpa-Centennial High School lunchroom for ten years, retiring in 1967.  She now lives in Ballinger.

       (2b) Stephen E. (Steve), April 21, 1898 in Grandview-June 23, 1975, buried in Coleman, married Helen Davenport, daughter of Rollin and Lollie B. (Ballard) Davenport, on January 8, 1932.  Helen taught school at Talpa and Valera, now retired and lives in Coleman. Steve worked in the bank at Valera and retired from the Coleman Bank in the early 1970's.  They had two sons:

         (1) Steve Ronnie, January 18, 1933 in Brownwood, graduated from Coleman High School, Baylor University and Southwest School of Banking at Southern Methodist University.  He is chairman of the Republic Bank Houston and manager-director of the Republic Holding Corporation and lives in Houston.  Has two boys, Jimmy and David;

         (2) Larry Bob, September 13, 1943 in Coleman, graduated from Coleman High and Oklahoma State University at Stillwater.  He is an electrical engineer for Texas Instruments and lives in Dallas.  Has two children, Chad and Marcie.

       (2c) Bessie E., born at Talpa, and retired in 1966 from the lunchroom at high school in Talpa.

       (2d) James Miller (Jim), July 3, 1903 at Talpa-June 17, 1983, buried Talpa married Claudine Bouldin, the daughter of Leonard G. and Dora O. (Utton) Bouldin of Talpa.  They had two sons:

          (1) Lynn, born April 13, 1939, graduated from Talpa and married Janice Lee, born August 2, 1941, the daughter of Doyle and Jenny Margaret (Schwartz) Lee.  Janice also graduated from Talpa.  Children: Rodney, February 12, 1958, Lecia, February 24, 1962 and Angie, June 10, 1964. They now live in Abilene where Lynn works for the post office, Claudine now lives in Santa Anna.

          (2) Ned, November 26, 1940 in Coleman-April 8, 1982 in Fredericksburg, buried Talpa, graduated from Talpa, Draughn's Business College and the American Institute of Banking.  Ned married Mary Sue Thompson in Ballinger, the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Carroll Thompson.  Two children: Robin and Kyle.  He was president of the First State Bank in Harper at the time of his death.

       (2e) Charles E. (Jake) Jr., September 17, 1904 - September 20, 1963, married Lynnette Spreen, August 30, 1913-December 19, 1957, both buried at Ballinger, the daughter of Robert and Dora (Greenwood) Spreen of Runnels County.  One daughter, Judy. 

       (2f) Joseph W. (Joe) in 1907 at Talpa, married Ella Pitts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Pitts of Talpa. (Mrs. Pitts was a Snow).  Children: Shirley, Betty, Pete, Doreen, Jay, Judy and Becky (the last three triplets, born at Coleman Hospital).  Joe and Ella had lived in the Talpa area since their marriage, moved to the Dallas area in November, 1983.

       (2g) Mabel Modena, born at Talpa, married Grover Lightfoot of Coleman, both are deceased. One son, Grover William "Chip' lives in San Angelo.

       (2h) Ruth, May 13, 1913 - September 7, 1963 in San Angelo, buried in Coleman, married James (Jimmy) Stovall.  One daughter, Sallie (See Stovall Family).

       (2i) Bobbie, born born at Talpa, married Walter (Pat) Seals of Coleman, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Seals. (See William Alford Irby).  Pat passed away December 13, 1980, buried in Coleman.

     (3) Robert W. (Bob), October 20, 1872 - December 26, 1933, buried Talpa, never married.  He had a grocery store in Talpa several years.

     (4) Wesley F., October 22, 1874- August 26, 1952, buried Talpa, never married.

     (5) Mattie E., September 26, 1877-September 8, 1948, buried Talpa never married.

     (6) Ada Modena, October 9, 1879 - July 10, 1979, buried Talpa, never married.

     (7) Jasper Miller, November 11, 1881-November 21, 1970, married May Webb, October 16, 1884-January 3, 1959, both buried Talpa. (See William Henry Webb). They lived all their married life in the Talpa area. Children:

       (7a) Paralee, July 26, 1906 - March 16, 1979, married Earl Authur. (See Authur Family).

       (7b) Roy, February 5, 1908-1961, married Frankie Trauber, the daughter of James F. and May Belle (Payne) Trauber of Talpa.  Both are deceased and buried in Abilene.  Children:

         (1) Roy Jr., deceased, and his wife, Leta, had four children, Billy Caroline and Debby.  Roy was a consignee for an oil company in Abilene. 

         (2) Jean married Gene Dawson, lives in Abilene, where he works for an oil company, no children. 

         (3) Patsy married Don Revell, two daughters, Lori and Sheri. They live in San Angelo where Don is District Manager of West Texas Utilities. 

         (4) Jerry Don lives in Artesia, New Mexico, where he is a coach and teacher.  He and his wife, Mary have four children; Jerry, Randy, Judi and Bill.

       (7c) Thelma (1910) married Alvin Hudgins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry D. Hudgins, November 20, 1933.  They have two sons: (1) Roger married Patsy Sikes. (See Sikes Family).  (2) Dean and his wife, Janice and daughter, Allison, live in San Angelo, he teaches school at Wall.

       (7d) Ralph E., March 23, 1911 - December 29, 1983, buried Talpa, married Marie Wiegreffe, August 15, 1934 in Coleman. (See Charles Barton Black).  Ralph was commissioner of Precinct 4 for twenty years.  Marie is a nurse.  They raised their family at Talpa and their children graduated from Talpa and Talpa-Centennial.  They are:

         (1) Sybil, born July 28, 1937, married Gary Sanderford.  Two sons: Kelly, who attends Baylor University, and Max, who is in high school in San Angelo.  Sybil is a registered nurse and teacher.  Gary taught and coached at Mozelle.  They both teach school in San Angelo, where they now live. 

         (2) Eddie, July 18, 1939, married Billie Selby of Ballinger.  Children:

           (a) Debra, married Robbie Bryan. She has a five-year-old daughter.,

           (b) Bill, not married, works in Ballinger.  Billie is a nurse and Eddie has a barber shop in Ballinger.  They all live in Ballinger. 

         (3) Randall E., June 9, 1941-February 26, 1972, graduated from Sul Ross and taught school several years.

         (4) Kent, August 22, 1943, married Brenda Faubion of Grews.  Two children: Jana, lives in San Angelo and attends college, and Sammy.  They divorced,  Kent is now married to Sherry Rhodes and lives in San Angelo employed by San Angelo Pipe and Supply. 

        (5) Larry W., July 13, 1945 - November 21, 1975, lived at Talpa with his parents.  He worked in the oil fields.  Both he and Randall are buried at Talpa.  Marie now lives in San Angelo.

       (7e) James Irvin, September 11, 1912 - March 8, 1965, buried Talpa, married Mary Irene Bradford, born October 31, 1916, the daughter of Rube and Mary Frances "Frankie" (Partridge) Bradford (see John L. Jones). Children:

           (1) Jimmy Gaines, married Gale Kirk, daughter of Billy Major and Amelia M. (Roesner) Kirk, Sr., live in Abilene. 

           (2) Mickey. 

           (3) Deana-they attended school at Talpa and Talpa-Centennial.

       (7f) Azalee, May 5, 1914, married Bill Duncan of Ballinger.  Children:

           (1) Franklin, married (1) Donna Kelly from San Angelo, two children.  He is chaplain in a hospital in Athens, Georgia. 

           (2) Phil is a lawyer, married and lives in Los Angeles, California.  Bill is deceased, buried in Ballinger.  Azalee now lives in Athens.

       (7g) Oscar, October 3, 1916-1967, buried in Winters, married Betty Eckert, who lives in Winters.  No children.

       (7h) Winston Perry "Skinny," March 5, 1918 -January 11, 1963, buried Talpa, was in the army in World War II.  Children: Billy Mac and Regina.

     (8) Maggie L., December 31, 1883-May 5, 1958, married William T. Gregory, March 22, 1881 in Putnam, Tennessee-September 13, 1958, both buried Talpa, on September 7, 1902.  He came to Coleman County in 1898.  They had a mercantile store in Talpa a number of years.  Children:

        (8a) Marie A., (1904) married George Bevill, lives at Brownwood. 

       (8b) Curtiss M., January 8, 1905-September 30, 1970, buried never married.  Curtiss taught school at Talpa, Rockwood and Ballinger.  (8c) Jefferson M. (Jelly), July 7, 1909-July 10, 1978, married Itha Churchill, August 11, 1916 at Brownwood-July 4, 1981 in Abilene, both buried in Abilene, the daughter of Sidney and Lorine (Nuckles) Churchill, on June 16, 1934 in Coleman.  They had two children: Nixie (Youngblood) lives in Oklahoma, and Sidney T. (Sid), lives in Abilene. Mr. and Mrs. Churchill lived in Valera at one time, and Coleman, both buried in Coleman.  He is a brother to Pearl (Churchill) Sparkman (see Sparkman Family).  Jeff was retired from Haliburton Company. 

         (8d) Jessie married Coy O. Nalley, son of T.O and Virginia (Garrett) Nalley of Coleman County.  One daughter, Janice.  They later moved to Big Spring, where Coy was a partner in Nalley-Pickle Funeral Home.  Coy is deceased and Jessie still lives in Big Spring.

         (8e) Willie married Coy Estes of Talpa (see May-Bilbrey). 

         (8f) Modena E., March 29, 1924-February 16, 1935, buried Talpa.

     (9) Arthur A., August 28, 1886-August 27, 1958, married Lonie E. (Trapp) Lopez, May 22 1897 in New Braunfels-September 17, 1976 in Coleman, both buried at Talpa, daughter of Carr D. and Amelia (Correllius) Trapp, on March 26, 1935 in Coleman.  Lonie had a daughter, Pearl Anita Lopez, December 24, 1919-March 13, 1968, buried Talpa, graduated from Talpa High School, married Carl Faubion, son of L.A. and Willie A. (Miller) Faubion of Crews.  Two children: Danny and Charlotte, who married Eddie Monroe, now divorced, two children (see Samuel Milton Monroe).