Thanks to Ancestry member, JeanAnzGilmore, for permission to post her photo of Tollie taken on his 90th Birthday Party in Snyder, Texas, on March 17, 1985. Jean said, "He was a delightful man, and we so enjoyed our visits with him! Yes, he was a character...he loved the ladies, and he loved to dance...he was quite the entertainer."
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The many newspaper articles about Tolliver, known by almost everyone as "Tollie," attests to the fact that he was well liked by family and friends.
Tollie came from humble beginnings. In one of the news articles he said he was born in a dug-out.
On Jan. 5, 1917, Tollie, age 22, single, was working farming for his father, T.B. Faver, in Fluvanna, TX, when he registered for the WWI draft. On the record his name was shown as Tollie Argalus Faver, born March 17, 1895 in Scurry Co, TX. He was described as medium height and having brown eyes and dark colored hair. He signed his name, T.A. Faver.
Tollie was called to serve his country.
Facts about his service shown in the following:
Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File
Tollie Faver
Birth Date 17 Mar 1895
Death Date: 7 May 1999
Cause Of Death: Natural
Organization Code: ARMY
Branch: Army
Enlistment Date: 22 Jul 1918
Release Date: 7 Feb 1919
Conflict Period: World War I
Served For: United States of America
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Tollie, age 27, married Margaret Ann Werner, known as Maggie, age 24, in 1922. Her parents were:
Wilhelm William (Will) Werner 1850–1918
Sarah Ann McGowan 1857–1907
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On April 10, 1930 (Federal Census)
Tollie A and Maggie Faver lived on a farm in Precinct 2, Scurry Co, TX with their two small children. He farmed for himself to support the family.
Household Members: all born in TX
Tollie A Faver 35
Maggie Faver 32
Wirnette Faver 6
Arel Faver 2
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On April 9, 1940,
Tollie A and Margaret A. Faver were renting a home located on Ave. M. in Snyder, Scurry, Co, TX. He worked for the Government as a maintenance man on county roads.
Household Members: all born in TX
Tollie A Faver 45
Margaret A Faver 42
Werpette Mary Faver 16
Tallie Arel Faver 12
Charlotte Anne Faver 8
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Seymour Baylor County Banner
Thursday, July 25, 1946
"BRAZEAL-FAVER FAMILY MEET IN SEYMOUR FOR REUNION JULY 12-13-14
The Brazeal and Faver reunion held July 12, 13, 14 in Seymour, was held in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Bedford Faver, Mr. Willie Faver, and Mrs. Mattie Brazel, who is a sister to the two Faver brothers. The reunion was held in Seymour because of its central location to those attending and has been held here for several years, except during the war, when it was temporarily discontinued. The members of the Faver and Brazeal family wrote the Chamber of Commerce of Seymour for permission to hold their reunion here.
Those who were present at the reunion were Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Faver, ... Mr. and Mrs. Tollie Faver, Snyder; ... Everyone kept in the camping style by eating barbecue deliciously prepared by Jeff Faver from Snyder. To increase the gaiety the group danced everything from the square dance to jitterbug, sang, and played a game of baseball, which veered slightly from the accustomed nine innings in that only four innings were played because of the heat and the sudden urge to eat by those who were participating."
-----
Abilene Reporter News (TX)
Sunday, Oct. 24, 1948
"LEGION ADDS 50
Snyder, Oct. 23 (HW) - Will Layne Post, American Legion, has added 50 new members in a drive for 300 members to continue through October. Active campaign to enroll new members is under direction of Tollie Faver, Simon Best and Gordon Gross."
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Tollie and Margaret were living in Snyder, TX when she was admitted to Snyder's Cogdell Hospital for heart problems. She died from Cardiac Arrest on July 20, 1966. She was 68 years old. She was buried on July 22.
-----
Snyder Daily News
Friday, September 17, 1971
Picture Caption:
"OLD CHAIR - Shorty Warren (left) of Fluvanna, 2005 Avenue M. discuss the chair Faver is sitting in. It is 110 years old and belonged to the late Elmo Faver. It can be seen at the Scurry County Fair in the armory."
-----
Snyder Daily News (TX)
March 17, 1975
Picture Caption:
"VISITS BIRTHPLACE - T.A. (TOLLIE) FAVER, 2005 Avenue M. celebrated his 80th birthday today, and here is shown at the old family home place south of Fluvanna. He was born in a dugout to Mr. and Mrs., T.B. Faver. His father brought the first riding cultivator into the county and also walked and led the first white-faced bull that was shipped into Scurry County to the 9-R ranch, 15 miles west of Snyder. Faver reminded that it was March 27, 1895, that all of the cattle that were sheltered in this area froze to death. Hundreds of animals froze with 'snow banked up to their bellies.'"
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Snyder Daily News (TX)
June 10, 1975
"SETTLERS TEA TO BE HELD AT ROCKLEDGE FARM
Fluvanna - guest calling at Rockledge Farm for tea Friday afternoon will be welcomed by Fluvanna ladies who are hostessing the event in honor of early settlers and in conjunction with the Fluvanna Homecoming.
The old fashioned tea will be held from 3 until 5 p.m. June 13 in keeping with tradition Pioneer Teacakes and lemonade will be served.
Hostesses for the tea not only will be serving the old timey confection but will also make the teacakes in their kitchens for the event. The recipe, believed to be well over fifty year old, is owned by Mrs. Fowler Mathis of Fluvanna. It was given to Mrs. Mathis forty-one years ago by Mrs. Joe York of Snyder. Mrs. York obtained the recipe from the late MRS. TOLLIE FAVER several years earlier."
-----
Tollie died at the age of 104 on May 7, May 1999.
-----
Researched and compiled by Virginia Brown
June 2019
-----
The many newspaper articles about Tolliver, known by almost everyone as "Tollie," attests to the fact that he was well liked by family and friends.
Tollie came from humble beginnings. In one of the news articles he said he was born in a dug-out.
On Jan. 5, 1917, Tollie, age 22, single, was working farming for his father, T.B. Faver, in Fluvanna, TX, when he registered for the WWI draft. On the record his name was shown as Tollie Argalus Faver, born March 17, 1895 in Scurry Co, TX. He was described as medium height and having brown eyes and dark colored hair. He signed his name, T.A. Faver.
Tollie was called to serve his country.
Facts about his service shown in the following:
Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File
Tollie Faver
Birth Date 17 Mar 1895
Death Date: 7 May 1999
Cause Of Death: Natural
Organization Code: ARMY
Branch: Army
Enlistment Date: 22 Jul 1918
Release Date: 7 Feb 1919
Conflict Period: World War I
Served For: United States of America
-----
Tollie, age 27, married Margaret Ann Werner, known as Maggie, age 24, in 1922. Her parents were:
Wilhelm William (Will) Werner 1850–1918
Sarah Ann McGowan 1857–1907
-----
On April 10, 1930 (Federal Census)
Tollie A and Maggie Faver lived on a farm in Precinct 2, Scurry Co, TX with their two small children. He farmed for himself to support the family.
Household Members: all born in TX
Tollie A Faver 35
Maggie Faver 32
Wirnette Faver 6
Arel Faver 2
-----
On April 9, 1940,
Tollie A and Margaret A. Faver were renting a home located on Ave. M. in Snyder, Scurry, Co, TX. He worked for the Government as a maintenance man on county roads.
Household Members: all born in TX
Tollie A Faver 45
Margaret A Faver 42
Werpette Mary Faver 16
Tallie Arel Faver 12
Charlotte Anne Faver 8
-----
Seymour Baylor County Banner
Thursday, July 25, 1946
"BRAZEAL-FAVER FAMILY MEET IN SEYMOUR FOR REUNION JULY 12-13-14
The Brazeal and Faver reunion held July 12, 13, 14 in Seymour, was held in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Bedford Faver, Mr. Willie Faver, and Mrs. Mattie Brazel, who is a sister to the two Faver brothers. The reunion was held in Seymour because of its central location to those attending and has been held here for several years, except during the war, when it was temporarily discontinued. The members of the Faver and Brazeal family wrote the Chamber of Commerce of Seymour for permission to hold their reunion here.
Those who were present at the reunion were Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Faver, ... Mr. and Mrs. Tollie Faver, Snyder; ... Everyone kept in the camping style by eating barbecue deliciously prepared by Jeff Faver from Snyder. To increase the gaiety the group danced everything from the square dance to jitterbug, sang, and played a game of baseball, which veered slightly from the accustomed nine innings in that only four innings were played because of the heat and the sudden urge to eat by those who were participating."
-----
Abilene Reporter News (TX)
Sunday, Oct. 24, 1948
"LEGION ADDS 50
Snyder, Oct. 23 (HW) - Will Layne Post, American Legion, has added 50 new members in a drive for 300 members to continue through October. Active campaign to enroll new members is under direction of Tollie Faver, Simon Best and Gordon Gross."
-----
Tollie and Margaret were living in Snyder, TX when she was admitted to Snyder's Cogdell Hospital for heart problems. She died from Cardiac Arrest on July 20, 1966. She was 68 years old. She was buried on July 22.
-----
Snyder Daily News
Friday, September 17, 1971
Picture Caption:
"OLD CHAIR - Shorty Warren (left) of Fluvanna, 2005 Avenue M. discuss the chair Faver is sitting in. It is 110 years old and belonged to the late Elmo Faver. It can be seen at the Scurry County Fair in the armory."
-----
Snyder Daily News (TX)
March 17, 1975
Picture Caption:
"VISITS BIRTHPLACE - T.A. (TOLLIE) FAVER, 2005 Avenue M. celebrated his 80th birthday today, and here is shown at the old family home place south of Fluvanna. He was born in a dugout to Mr. and Mrs., T.B. Faver. His father brought the first riding cultivator into the county and also walked and led the first white-faced bull that was shipped into Scurry County to the 9-R ranch, 15 miles west of Snyder. Faver reminded that it was March 27, 1895, that all of the cattle that were sheltered in this area froze to death. Hundreds of animals froze with 'snow banked up to their bellies.'"
-----
Snyder Daily News (TX)
June 10, 1975
"SETTLERS TEA TO BE HELD AT ROCKLEDGE FARM
Fluvanna - guest calling at Rockledge Farm for tea Friday afternoon will be welcomed by Fluvanna ladies who are hostessing the event in honor of early settlers and in conjunction with the Fluvanna Homecoming.
The old fashioned tea will be held from 3 until 5 p.m. June 13 in keeping with tradition Pioneer Teacakes and lemonade will be served.
Hostesses for the tea not only will be serving the old timey confection but will also make the teacakes in their kitchens for the event. The recipe, believed to be well over fifty year old, is owned by Mrs. Fowler Mathis of Fluvanna. It was given to Mrs. Mathis forty-one years ago by Mrs. Joe York of Snyder. Mrs. York obtained the recipe from the late MRS. TOLLIE FAVER several years earlier."
-----
Tollie died at the age of 104 on May 7, May 1999.
-----
Researched and compiled by Virginia Brown
June 2019
Thanks to Ancestry member, JeanAnzGilmore, for permission to post her photo of Tollie taken on his 90th Birthday Party in Snyder, Texas, on March 17, 1985. Jean said, "He was a delightful man, and we so enjoyed our visits with him! Yes, he was a character...he loved the ladies, and he loved to dance...he was quite the entertainer."
-----
The many newspaper articles about Tolliver, known by almost everyone as "Tollie," attests to the fact that he was well liked by family and friends.
Tollie came from humble beginnings. In one of the news articles he said he was born in a dug-out.
On Jan. 5, 1917, Tollie, age 22, single, was working farming for his father, T.B. Faver, in Fluvanna, TX, when he registered for the WWI draft. On the record his name was shown as Tollie Argalus Faver, born March 17, 1895 in Scurry Co, TX. He was described as medium height and having brown eyes and dark colored hair. He signed his name, T.A. Faver.
Tollie was called to serve his country.
Facts about his service shown in the following:
Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File
Tollie Faver
Birth Date 17 Mar 1895
Death Date: 7 May 1999
Cause Of Death: Natural
Organization Code: ARMY
Branch: Army
Enlistment Date: 22 Jul 1918
Release Date: 7 Feb 1919
Conflict Period: World War I
Served For: United States of America
-----
Tollie, age 27, married Margaret Ann Werner, known as Maggie, age 24, in 1922. Her parents were:
Wilhelm William (Will) Werner 1850–1918
Sarah Ann McGowan 1857–1907
-----
On April 10, 1930 (Federal Census)
Tollie A and Maggie Faver lived on a farm in Precinct 2, Scurry Co, TX with their two small children. He farmed for himself to support the family.
Household Members: all born in TX
Tollie A Faver 35
Maggie Faver 32
Wirnette Faver 6
Arel Faver 2
-----
On April 9, 1940,
Tollie A and Margaret A. Faver were renting a home located on Ave. M. in Snyder, Scurry, Co, TX. He worked for the Government as a maintenance man on county roads.
Household Members: all born in TX
Tollie A Faver 45
Margaret A Faver 42
Werpette Mary Faver 16
Tallie Arel Faver 12
Charlotte Anne Faver 8
-----
Seymour Baylor County Banner
Thursday, July 25, 1946
"BRAZEAL-FAVER FAMILY MEET IN SEYMOUR FOR REUNION JULY 12-13-14
The Brazeal and Faver reunion held July 12, 13, 14 in Seymour, was held in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Bedford Faver, Mr. Willie Faver, and Mrs. Mattie Brazel, who is a sister to the two Faver brothers. The reunion was held in Seymour because of its central location to those attending and has been held here for several years, except during the war, when it was temporarily discontinued. The members of the Faver and Brazeal family wrote the Chamber of Commerce of Seymour for permission to hold their reunion here.
Those who were present at the reunion were Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Faver, ... Mr. and Mrs. Tollie Faver, Snyder; ... Everyone kept in the camping style by eating barbecue deliciously prepared by Jeff Faver from Snyder. To increase the gaiety the group danced everything from the square dance to jitterbug, sang, and played a game of baseball, which veered slightly from the accustomed nine innings in that only four innings were played because of the heat and the sudden urge to eat by those who were participating."
-----
Abilene Reporter News (TX)
Sunday, Oct. 24, 1948
"LEGION ADDS 50
Snyder, Oct. 23 (HW) - Will Layne Post, American Legion, has added 50 new members in a drive for 300 members to continue through October. Active campaign to enroll new members is under direction of Tollie Faver, Simon Best and Gordon Gross."
-----
Tollie and Margaret were living in Snyder, TX when she was admitted to Snyder's Cogdell Hospital for heart problems. She died from Cardiac Arrest on July 20, 1966. She was 68 years old. She was buried on July 22.
-----
Snyder Daily News
Friday, September 17, 1971
Picture Caption:
"OLD CHAIR - Shorty Warren (left) of Fluvanna, 2005 Avenue M. discuss the chair Faver is sitting in. It is 110 years old and belonged to the late Elmo Faver. It can be seen at the Scurry County Fair in the armory."
-----
Snyder Daily News (TX)
March 17, 1975
Picture Caption:
"VISITS BIRTHPLACE - T.A. (TOLLIE) FAVER, 2005 Avenue M. celebrated his 80th birthday today, and here is shown at the old family home place south of Fluvanna. He was born in a dugout to Mr. and Mrs., T.B. Faver. His father brought the first riding cultivator into the county and also walked and led the first white-faced bull that was shipped into Scurry County to the 9-R ranch, 15 miles west of Snyder. Faver reminded that it was March 27, 1895, that all of the cattle that were sheltered in this area froze to death. Hundreds of animals froze with 'snow banked up to their bellies.'"
-----
Snyder Daily News (TX)
June 10, 1975
"SETTLERS TEA TO BE HELD AT ROCKLEDGE FARM
Fluvanna - guest calling at Rockledge Farm for tea Friday afternoon will be welcomed by Fluvanna ladies who are hostessing the event in honor of early settlers and in conjunction with the Fluvanna Homecoming.
The old fashioned tea will be held from 3 until 5 p.m. June 13 in keeping with tradition Pioneer Teacakes and lemonade will be served.
Hostesses for the tea not only will be serving the old timey confection but will also make the teacakes in their kitchens for the event. The recipe, believed to be well over fifty year old, is owned by Mrs. Fowler Mathis of Fluvanna. It was given to Mrs. Mathis forty-one years ago by Mrs. Joe York of Snyder. Mrs. York obtained the recipe from the late MRS. TOLLIE FAVER several years earlier."
-----
Tollie died at the age of 104 on May 7, May 1999.
-----
Researched and compiled by Virginia Brown
June 2019
-----
The many newspaper articles about Tolliver, known by almost everyone as "Tollie," attests to the fact that he was well liked by family and friends.
Tollie came from humble beginnings. In one of the news articles he said he was born in a dug-out.
On Jan. 5, 1917, Tollie, age 22, single, was working farming for his father, T.B. Faver, in Fluvanna, TX, when he registered for the WWI draft. On the record his name was shown as Tollie Argalus Faver, born March 17, 1895 in Scurry Co, TX. He was described as medium height and having brown eyes and dark colored hair. He signed his name, T.A. Faver.
Tollie was called to serve his country.
Facts about his service shown in the following:
Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File
Tollie Faver
Birth Date 17 Mar 1895
Death Date: 7 May 1999
Cause Of Death: Natural
Organization Code: ARMY
Branch: Army
Enlistment Date: 22 Jul 1918
Release Date: 7 Feb 1919
Conflict Period: World War I
Served For: United States of America
-----
Tollie, age 27, married Margaret Ann Werner, known as Maggie, age 24, in 1922. Her parents were:
Wilhelm William (Will) Werner 1850–1918
Sarah Ann McGowan 1857–1907
-----
On April 10, 1930 (Federal Census)
Tollie A and Maggie Faver lived on a farm in Precinct 2, Scurry Co, TX with their two small children. He farmed for himself to support the family.
Household Members: all born in TX
Tollie A Faver 35
Maggie Faver 32
Wirnette Faver 6
Arel Faver 2
-----
On April 9, 1940,
Tollie A and Margaret A. Faver were renting a home located on Ave. M. in Snyder, Scurry, Co, TX. He worked for the Government as a maintenance man on county roads.
Household Members: all born in TX
Tollie A Faver 45
Margaret A Faver 42
Werpette Mary Faver 16
Tallie Arel Faver 12
Charlotte Anne Faver 8
-----
Seymour Baylor County Banner
Thursday, July 25, 1946
"BRAZEAL-FAVER FAMILY MEET IN SEYMOUR FOR REUNION JULY 12-13-14
The Brazeal and Faver reunion held July 12, 13, 14 in Seymour, was held in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Bedford Faver, Mr. Willie Faver, and Mrs. Mattie Brazel, who is a sister to the two Faver brothers. The reunion was held in Seymour because of its central location to those attending and has been held here for several years, except during the war, when it was temporarily discontinued. The members of the Faver and Brazeal family wrote the Chamber of Commerce of Seymour for permission to hold their reunion here.
Those who were present at the reunion were Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Faver, ... Mr. and Mrs. Tollie Faver, Snyder; ... Everyone kept in the camping style by eating barbecue deliciously prepared by Jeff Faver from Snyder. To increase the gaiety the group danced everything from the square dance to jitterbug, sang, and played a game of baseball, which veered slightly from the accustomed nine innings in that only four innings were played because of the heat and the sudden urge to eat by those who were participating."
-----
Abilene Reporter News (TX)
Sunday, Oct. 24, 1948
"LEGION ADDS 50
Snyder, Oct. 23 (HW) - Will Layne Post, American Legion, has added 50 new members in a drive for 300 members to continue through October. Active campaign to enroll new members is under direction of Tollie Faver, Simon Best and Gordon Gross."
-----
Tollie and Margaret were living in Snyder, TX when she was admitted to Snyder's Cogdell Hospital for heart problems. She died from Cardiac Arrest on July 20, 1966. She was 68 years old. She was buried on July 22.
-----
Snyder Daily News
Friday, September 17, 1971
Picture Caption:
"OLD CHAIR - Shorty Warren (left) of Fluvanna, 2005 Avenue M. discuss the chair Faver is sitting in. It is 110 years old and belonged to the late Elmo Faver. It can be seen at the Scurry County Fair in the armory."
-----
Snyder Daily News (TX)
March 17, 1975
Picture Caption:
"VISITS BIRTHPLACE - T.A. (TOLLIE) FAVER, 2005 Avenue M. celebrated his 80th birthday today, and here is shown at the old family home place south of Fluvanna. He was born in a dugout to Mr. and Mrs., T.B. Faver. His father brought the first riding cultivator into the county and also walked and led the first white-faced bull that was shipped into Scurry County to the 9-R ranch, 15 miles west of Snyder. Faver reminded that it was March 27, 1895, that all of the cattle that were sheltered in this area froze to death. Hundreds of animals froze with 'snow banked up to their bellies.'"
-----
Snyder Daily News (TX)
June 10, 1975
"SETTLERS TEA TO BE HELD AT ROCKLEDGE FARM
Fluvanna - guest calling at Rockledge Farm for tea Friday afternoon will be welcomed by Fluvanna ladies who are hostessing the event in honor of early settlers and in conjunction with the Fluvanna Homecoming.
The old fashioned tea will be held from 3 until 5 p.m. June 13 in keeping with tradition Pioneer Teacakes and lemonade will be served.
Hostesses for the tea not only will be serving the old timey confection but will also make the teacakes in their kitchens for the event. The recipe, believed to be well over fifty year old, is owned by Mrs. Fowler Mathis of Fluvanna. It was given to Mrs. Mathis forty-one years ago by Mrs. Joe York of Snyder. Mrs. York obtained the recipe from the late MRS. TOLLIE FAVER several years earlier."
-----
Tollie died at the age of 104 on May 7, May 1999.
-----
Researched and compiled by Virginia Brown
June 2019
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