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Warren Commission Hearings: Vol. XI - Page 263« Previous | Next »

(Testimony of Edith Whitworth)

Mr. Liebeler.
Approximately how old are they?
Mrs. Whitworth.
My daughter is 24 years old and my son 19 years old.
Mr. Liebeler.
When were they born?
Mrs. Whitworth.
My daughter was born May 13, 1940, and my son was born May 20, 1945.
Mr. Liebeler.
Your daughter is also married, is she not?
Mrs. Whitworth.
Yes; she is.
Mr. Liebeler.
What is her married name?
Mrs. Whitworth.
Her married name her husband's name is Bobby Gene Hollaway, and her name is Joyce.
Mr. Liebeler.
It's spelled [spelling] H-o-l-l-a-w-a-y, is that correct?
Mrs. Whitworth.
Yes, sir.
Mr. Liebeler.
Do they have any children?
Mrs. Whitworth.
They have two children.
Mr. Liebeler.
How old are they, and when were they born?
Mrs. Whitworth.
The first one---Bryan will be 3 years old the 20th of October, I think I'm right on that; and the other one was born the 10th day of last October--he will be 1 year old.
Mr. Liebeler.
The youngest one was born when?
Mrs. Whitworth.
Wait--I said the 20th of October--I believe that oldest one is the 28th of October--I am sorry.
Mr. Liebeler.
What is the name of the older child?
Mrs. Whitworth.
Bryan Douglas.
Mr. Liebeler.
You say he was born on what date?
Mrs. Whitworth.
I believe it was October 28.
Mr. Liebeler.
What year?
Mrs. Whitworth.
And he will be 3 years old this October he was 2 last year that will be 1961, wouldn't it?
Mr. Liebeler.
The other child's name is what?
Mrs. Whitworth.
Jeffery Lynn. He was born October 10, 1963. You got me on those birthdays---I have forgotten them. I believe October 28 is right---I'm not just real sure.
Mr. Liebeler.
It is my understanding that you formerly operated a used furniture store in Irving, Tex.; is that right?
Mrs. Whitworth.
Yes; I did until about the 25th day of January of this year.
Mr. Liebeler.
What was the name of that store?
Mrs. Whitworth.
Furniture Mart.
Mr. Liebeler.
Where was it located?
Mrs. Whitworth.
149 East Irving Boulevard.
Mr. Liebeler.
Irving Boulevard runs east and west, does it not?
Mrs. Whitworth.
Yes; it does.
Mr. Liebeler.
Which side of the street is the furniture store on?
Mrs. Whitworth.
That would be on the right-hand side going west.
Mr. Liebeler.
Going away from Dallas or toward Dallas?
Mrs. Whitworth.
Going west.
Mr. Liebeler.
That would be the north side?
Mrs. Whitworth.
The north side; yes.
Mr. Liebeler.
The FBI has advised us that you have told them that some time during 1963, you believe that Lee Harvey Oswald was in your furniture store; is that right?
Mrs. Whitworth.
Yes; it is.
Mr. Liebeler.
Would you tell me all the circumstances surrounding that event. to the best of your recollection?
Mrs. Whitworth.
Well, as far as the date, I couldn't, you know, say that it was any day--any special day, but it was along the first of November. We had, you know, a discussion about the babies--that's the reason you have that there about my baby--my grandchildren, and their children. They had the baby with them at that time. We had at one time had a gun shop in there. We had a gunsmith sign out in front and I presume he had came up and saw that sign there and he stopped and came in. We have two doors in this place of business-one was on the west side and the west end, and one on the east end. He had
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