William Melvin Crumpton (1813 - 1905) and Hortensia Melindy Crumley Ottwell (1842 - 1918). This is the father of William Washington Crumpton whose mother was Margaret Harlan, the first wife of William Melvin Crumpton. He is pictured with his second wife, Hortensia Ottwell. William Melvin and his wives are buried in Wise Chapel Cemetery in the Trickum Valley (Turkey Heaven) area of Cleburne County, Alabama. Photo courtesy of Margaret Behel.


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