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Earnest Lamar “Chief” Baucum

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Earnest Lamar “Chief” Baucum

Birth
Poplar Springs, Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Death
29 Oct 1964 (aged 72)
Newton, Newton County, Mississippi, USA
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Newton, Newton County, Mississippi, USA Add to Map
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Married Viola Birda Dunigan Jan. 2 1916 in Newton County
Served as Chief of Police in Newton 1945 thru 1950's.

After his retirement he operated a store at 508 South Main Street in Newton. He was a member of First Baptist Church. "Cheif as he was lovingly known by numerous freinds, both white and colored will be missed in Newton where he did numerous helpful deeds. Among these were the transportation of cafe help to and from the Rainbow Cafe during the night hours and opening up the cafe each morning. Newton Record
Married Viola Birda Dunigan Jan. 2 1916 in Newton County
Served as Chief of Police in Newton 1945 thru 1950's.

After his retirement he operated a store at 508 South Main Street in Newton. He was a member of First Baptist Church. "Cheif as he was lovingly known by numerous freinds, both white and colored will be missed in Newton where he did numerous helpful deeds. Among these were the transportation of cafe help to and from the Rainbow Cafe during the night hours and opening up the cafe each morning. Newton Record

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  • Created by: mebauc
  • Added: Mar 23, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50122730/earnest_lamar-baucum: accessed ), memorial page for Earnest Lamar “Chief” Baucum (6 Apr 1892–29 Oct 1964), Find a Grave Memorial ID 50122730, citing Masonic Cemetery, Newton, Newton County, Mississippi, USA; Maintained by mebauc (contributor 47227371).