Docia Cryer (Pirkle)

Birth: Born in 1895 in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.  

Family Information: Daughter of Dan and Leah Cryer.

Sister of Denver, Dover, Dora and Dawson Cryer.

Description:  

Pre-Colony History: In 1900, 1910 and 1920 she was living on a farm in Louisiana with her parents and siblings.

In March 1922, when Dan decided he couldn't "stand the competition any longer" he brought his family to live in the colony.  

Home in Colony:  

Job in Colony:  

Other Info: She sang a solo at one of the colony theater productions in April 1922 and it was reported to be a splendid treat.  

Post-Colony History: At some point before her death she married Joe Jernigan Pirkle.  

Death: She died in Alexandria, Louisiana in July 1968 and was buried in Winn Parish, Louisiana.  

Sources: US Census: 1900, 1910, 1920; "Llano Colonist": March 18, 1922, March 25, 1922, April 22, 1922; FindAGrave.com