Alma Rosalie Lincecum Pike (1874-1926) and Family

Alma Rosalie "Rose" Lincecum was born 12 July 1874 in Grant Parish, Louisiana to Harmon R. Lincecum and Margaret Frances "Fanny" Turnley (b. 1843). There was an age difference of about twenty years between Alma's parents, and it's quite possible her father died when she was very young.

On 16 September 1894 in Grant Parish, when Alma was twenty, she married Georgia native Luther F. Pike (d. 1944). He was a son of James D. and Malinda A. Pike.

The 1900 federal census taker visited Luther F. Pike's household just fifteen days after Alma gave birth to twins. By that time, though, Alma had already given birth to five children with only the twins still living. All told, Alma gave birth to at least eight children. Four died in infancy, and four survived to adulthood. The latter were twins Oscar Lee and Luther Franklin, son Johnnie Reynolds, and daughter Carrie M.

Alma and Luther raised their children primarily in the north-central part of Louisiana. Aside from being a fireman on a log train once, Luther was usually occupied with farming.

Oscar Lee Pike was born 5 June 1900 in Selma, Grant Parish, Louisiana. For his 1918 World War I draft registration, Oscar was described as slender, with blue eyes and light hair. Like his father, Oscar spent most of his time in the business of farming.

About 1927, Oscar married Ora Belle, daughter of Oscar and Carrie Belle Goodwin. The young couple had at least three children. Two were a son, Oliver Cortez "Pete" Pike (1927-2015), and a daughter Joyce E. (1940-1990).

Oscar Lee Pike died 1 November 1951 in Simsboro, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Luther Franklin Pike was born 5 June 1900 in Selma, Grant Parish, Louisiana. For his 1918 World War I draft registration, Luther was described as slender, with blue eyes and sandy hair. An interesting addition to his 1942 World War II draft registration was the notation that Luther had a scar on his right temple and a scar on his right wrist.

It seems Luther did spend time in California from the late 1950s to at least the mid-1960s. He might've even gotten married there during that time. However, I am still determining since I have found no mention of a wife after the supposed marriage.

Luther died 3 February 1971 in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Johnnie Reynolds Pike was born 9 April 1903 in Grant Parish, Louisiana. He married Ella Mae (1910-1984), daughter of Willie and Hattie McGuire.

Johnnie and Ella had at least three children: Harold Lloyd (1934-2010), Claude Edward (1936-2010), and Johny Reynolds Jr. (1937-2003).

Johnnie Reynolds Pike, Sr. died in January 1981, aged 77 years.

Carrie M. Pike was born 15 November 1907 in Selma, Grant Parish, Louisiana. About 1926, she married Joseph C. Madere (1895-1977), and the couple had at least two children. One was a son, Joseph C. Madere, Jr. (1926-1996).

Joseph and Carrie spent some time residing in the port city of New Orleans, where Joseph worked as a machine feeder for a lumber company. He also was an employee of Lane Cotton Mills.

The couple returned to central Louisiana before Carrie died in Alexandria, Rapides Parish on 3 June 1966. Burial was at Liberty Chapel Cemetery in Grant Parish.

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Alma Rosalie Lincecum Pike was just 52 years old when she died on 26 December 1926 in Rochelle, Grant Parish, Louisiana. Burial was at Lincecum Cemetery.