John Everett Caton1,2,3

M, b. December 7, 1908, d. March 30, 1927
FatherFred Edmond Caton2,1,4,3 b. February 25, 1882, d. February 5, 1958
MotherCaroline Conner1,2,4,3 b. May 12, 1877, d. April 24, 1958
     John Everett Caton was buried at Milo Cemetery, Milo, Vernon Co., Missouri.3 He was born on December 7, 1908 at Vernon Co., Missouri.3 He died on March 30, 1927 at Missouri at age 18.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 307, District 148, Drywood Township, Vernon Co., Missouri1
1920Dwelling 232, District 170, Drywood Township, Vernon Co., Missouri4

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S2552] Milo Cemetery, Vernon Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=44360602&CRid=30211&
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

William Albert Masters1,2,3,4

M, b. August 23, 1863, d. May 11, 1939
FatherJohn Masters1,5,6,7 b. 1831, d. June 16, 1906
MotherJane Conner1,5,6,7 b. April 15, 1833, d. January 29, 1895
     William Albert Masters was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.3 He was born on August 23, 1863 at Livingston Co., Illinois.3 He married Rosa Alice Bryant on February 11, 1885 at Livingston Co., Illinois.1,8,4 William Albert Masters died on May 11, 1939 at Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois, at age 75.9,3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 63, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois6
1880Dwelling 95, District 118, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois7
1900Dwelling 57, District 111, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois10
1910Dwelling 12, District 28, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois11
1920Dwelling 233, District 29, Indian Grove Township, Livingston Co., Illinois2
1930Dwelling 315, District 20, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois12

Occupation

1880Farm laborer7
1900Farmer10

Family

Rosa Alice Bryant b. March 25, 1868, d. April 21, 1944
Marriage*William Albert Masters married Rosa Alice Bryant on February 11, 1885 at Livingston Co., Illinois.1,8,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S231] Teresa Strahm, "Jane Conner & John Masters," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 12, 2003.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3921] Graceland Cemetery, Livingston Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S2480] Pantagraph, The, From the Rosamond E. Zehr obituary in the Sep 15, 2013 edition.
  5. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  9. [S1530] Illinois State Archives, Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916–1950.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Jasper Crous Masters1,2,3,4

M, b. October 3, 1859, d. March 2, 1947
FatherJohn Masters5,6,7,8 b. 1831, d. June 16, 1906
MotherJane Conner5,6,7,8 b. April 15, 1833, d. January 29, 1895
     Jasper Crous Masters was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.4 He was born on October 3, 1859 at Livingston Co., Illinois.4 He married Dorcas Jane Oppy on January 25, 1883 at Livingston Co., Illinois.9 Jasper Crous Masters married Jennie Bates on December 22, 1897 at Livingston Co., Illinois.9 Jasper Crous Masters died on March 2, 1947 at Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois, at age 87.3,4

Census Records

1860Dwelling 1958, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois6
1870Dwelling 63, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois7
1880Dwelling 95, District 118, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois8
1900Dwelling 19, District 111, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois10
1910Dwelling 31, District 28, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois11
1920Dwelling 194, District 29, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois1
1930Dwelling 366, District 20, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois2

Occupation

1880Farm laborer8
1900Farmer10

Family 1

Dorcas Jane Oppy b. May 9, 1860, d. February 2, 1894
Marriage*Jasper Crous Masters married Dorcas Jane Oppy on January 25, 1883 at Livingston Co., Illinois.9 
Children

Family 2

Jennie Bates b. February 2, 1860, d. August 11, 1943
Marriage*Jasper Crous Masters married Jennie Bates on December 22, 1897 at Livingston Co., Illinois.9 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1530] Illinois State Archives, Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916–1950.
  4. [S3921] Graceland Cemetery, Livingston Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.

William Anderson Duree1,2,3

M, b. February 3, 1862, d. January 4, 1936
FatherGeorge Washington Duree1,2,3 b. April 25, 1838, d. October 16, 1905
MotherSally "Sarah" Conner1,2,4,3 b. November 19, 1839, d. January 30, 1907
     William Anderson Duree was buried at Pennington Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,5,6 He was born on February 3, 1862 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,5 He married Phoebe Elizabeth Utterback on December 18, 1881 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.3 William Anderson Duree died on January 4, 1936 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., South Dakota, at age 73.5,2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 81, District 250, Pike Township, Muscatine Co., Iowa4
1900Dwelling 91, District 46, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa7
1910Dwelling 88, District 44, Benton Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa8
1920Dwelling 94, District 45, Benton Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa9
1930Dwelling 20, District 54, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., South DakotaEnumerated in the household of his son Oscar10

Occupation

1900Day laborer7
1910Teamster8
1920Farmer9

Family

Phoebe Elizabeth Utterback b. March 27, 1863, d. June 19, 1944
Marriage*William Anderson Duree married Phoebe Elizabeth Utterback on December 18, 1881 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S485] Howard I. Durie, The Durie Family.
  3. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S487] IAGenWeb Gravestone Photo Project, online http://iowagravestones.org/index.php
  6. [S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S2894] Pennington Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=bensmiller&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=14&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61131404&CRid=95783&df=all&
  12. [S11408] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.
  13. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  14. [S11089] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Births 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births, 1856-1940.

Frances Louisa Duree1

F, b. July 2, 1865, d. February 19, 1964
FatherGeorge Washington Duree1,2 b. April 25, 1838, d. October 16, 1905
MotherSally "Sarah" Conner1,2,3 b. November 19, 1839, d. January 30, 1907
     Frances Louisa Duree was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1315 Edgar Avenue, Beaumont, Riverside Co., California.4 She was born on July 2, 1865 at Iowa.2,5,4 As of circa 1882,her married name was Jacobs.6 She married Thomas M. "Tom" Jacobs circa 1882.1,2,6 Frances Louisa Duree died on February 19, 1964 at Riverside Co., California, at age 98.5,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 81, District 250, Pike Township, Muscatine Co., Iowa3
1900Dwelling 346, District 90, Wapello, Louisa Co., Iowa7
1910Dwelling 31, District 202, Colgate Township, Steele Co., North Dakota6
1920Dwelling 86, District 158, School District 36, Phillips Co., Montana8
1930Dwelling 109, District 21, Calipatria, Imperial Co., CaliforniaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law John McNeely9
1940Dwelling 273, District 13-49, Calipatria, Imperial Co., California10

Family

Thomas M. "Tom" Jacobs b. June 9, 1862, d. before April 22, 1930
Marriage*Frances Louisa Duree married Thomas M. "Tom" Jacobs circa 1882.1,2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S485] Howard I. Durie, The Durie Family.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5154] Mountain View Cemetery, Riverside Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S10897] Salinas Morning Post, From the John A. Jacobs obituary in the May 15, 1940 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Thomas M. "Tom" Jacobs1,2,3

M, b. June 9, 1862, d. before April 22, 1930
     Thomas M. "Tom" Jacobs was born on June 9, 1862 at Iowa.2,4 He married Frances Louisa Duree, daughter of George Washington Duree and Sally "Sarah" Conner, circa 1882.1,2,5 Thomas M. "Tom" Jacobs died before April 22, 1930; His wife Frances was enumerated as a widow in the 1930 Census.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 346, District 90, Wapello, Louisa Co., Iowa4
1910Dwelling 31, District 202, Colgate Township, Steele Co., North Dakota5
1920Dwelling 86, District 158, School District 36, Phillips Co., Montana3

Occupation

1910Farmer5
1920Farmer3

Family

Frances Louisa Duree b. July 2, 1865, d. February 19, 1964
Marriage*Thomas M. "Tom" Jacobs married Frances Louisa Duree, daughter of George Washington Duree and Sally "Sarah" Conner, circa 1882.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S485] Howard I. Durie, The Durie Family.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Louisa Adelaide Miles1

F, b. circa 1860
FatherJohn Miles1 b. March 21, 1840, d. May 24, 1897
MotherFrances "Fanny" Conner1 b. August 31, 1841, d. February 6, 1920
     Louisa Adelaide Miles Died in infancy.1 She was born circa 1860.1

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.

Harriet Amanda Miles1,2,3

F, b. February 16, 1861, d. March 28, 1948
FatherJohn Miles4,5,1,2,3 b. March 21, 1840, d. May 24, 1897
MotherFrances "Fanny" Conner4,5,1,2,3 b. August 31, 1841, d. February 6, 1920
     Harriet Amanda Miles was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (also known as West Cemetery), Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.6 She was born on February 16, 1861 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.6,7 As of circa 1882,her married name was Hardesty. She married Charles Milton "Charley" Hardesty on November 22, 1882 at Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,3 Harriet Amanda Miles died on March 28, 1948 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 87.6,3,7 She Funeral services for Mrs. Harriet A. Hardesty, 87, 2900 Forty-eighth st., will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Christian church in Sigourney. Burial will be at Sigourney. Mrs. Hardesty died Sunday night at the Helen Jay Nursing home, 721 Sixteenth st., after a 45-day illness. Death was caused by hypertension. She was born at Sigourney and moved to Des Moines 11 years ago. She was a member of the Christian church at Sigourney. Surviving is a son, John F. Hardesty, 2900 Forty-eighth st. Mrs. Carrie E. Hardesty, 841 Sixth ave., is a daughter-in-law. on March 30, 1948.7

Census Records

1870Dwelling 57, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa4
1880Dwelling 39, District 156, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa5
1900Dwelling 28, District 52, Van Buren Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa8
1910Dwelling 212, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa9
1920Dwelling 465, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa10
1930Dwelling 54, District 27, Warren, Keokuk Co., Iowa11
1940Dwelling 294, District 100-5, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa12

Family

Charles Milton "Charley" Hardesty b. February 5, 1855, d. September 19, 1937
Marriage*Harriet Amanda Miles married Charles Milton "Charley" Hardesty on November 22, 1882 at Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  3. [S11195] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1904, 1921-1951.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2668] Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=herman&GSfn=ernest&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=9500377&CRid=95821&df=all&
  7. [S1537] Des Moines Register, From the Harriet A. Hardesty obituary in the Mar 30, 1948 edition.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S1814] Gazette, The, From the Homer C. Hardesty obituary in the May 4, 1936 edition.
  14. [S11408] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.

John Alonzo "J. A." Miles1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 5, 1863, d. July 23, 1941
FatherJohn Miles6,7,1,2,3,4 b. March 21, 1840, d. May 24, 1897
MotherFrances "Fanny" Conner6,7,8,1,2,3,4 b. August 31, 1841, d. February 6, 1920
     John Alonzo "J. A." Miles was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,9,4 He was born on June 5, 1863 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,2,4 He married Susan Belle Wagner on November 1, 1905 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,2,3 John Alonzo "J. A." Miles died on July 23, 1941 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 78.4,5 He J. Alonzo Miles, 78, of 2506 Army Post road, died Friday at his home of a heart attack. A Des Moines resident 27 years, he was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors are his wife, a son, John H. Miles, Des Moines; four sisters, Mrs. Amanda Hardesty, Des Moines; Mrs. Rose Garrett, Oskaloosa, Ia; Mrs. Ida Grover, Newton, Ia; and Mrs. Minnie Davis, Delta, Ia; and two grandchildren. on July 26, 1941.5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 57, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa6
1880Dwelling 39, District 156, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa7
1900Dwelling 530, District 50, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa8
1920Dwelling 70, District 97, Ward 1, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa10
1930Dwelling 34, District 93, Bloomfield, Polk Co., Iowa11
1940Dwelling 305, District 77-7, Fort Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa12

Occupation

1880Farm laborer7
1900Farmer8
1920Carpenter10
1930Carpenter11

Family

Susan Belle Wagner b. 1866, d. 1957
Marriage*John Alonzo "J. A." Miles married Susan Belle Wagner on November 1, 1905 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  3. [S11408] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.
  4. [S11195] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1904, 1921-1951.
  5. [S1537] Des Moines Register, From the J. Alonzo Miles obituary in the Jul 26, 1941 edition.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S10326] Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917.

Ida C. Miles1,2,3,4

F, b. June 5, 1866, d. May 1, 1944
FatherJohn Miles1,2,3,4,5 b. March 21, 1840, d. May 24, 1897
MotherFrances "Fanny" Conner1,2,3,4,5 b. August 31, 1841, d. February 6, 1920
     Ida C. Miles was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.6,4 She was born on June 5, 1866 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.7,6,4 As of December 25, 1889,her married name was Cook.5 She married George Roy Cook on December 25, 1889 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.3,5 As of April 4, 1917,her married name was Grovier.8 Ida C. Miles married Joseph Beriah Grovier on April 4, 1917 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.8 Ida C. Miles died on May 1, 1944 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa, at age 77.6,4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 57, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1880Dwelling 39, District 156, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa2
1900Dwelling 580, District 50, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa7
1910Dwelling 199, District 58, Warren, Keokuk Co., Iowa9
1920Dwelling 572, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa10
1930Dwelling 101, District 2, Adams Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa11
1940Dwelling 35, District 54-28, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa12

Occupation

1930Private home servant11

Family 1

George Roy Cook b. January, 1863
Marriage*Ida C. Miles married George Roy Cook on December 25, 1889 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.3,5 
Children

Family 2

Joseph Beriah Grovier b. October 25, 1848, d. March 31, 1919
Marriage*Ida C. Miles married Joseph Beriah Grovier on April 4, 1917 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.8 

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  4. [S11195] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1904, 1921-1951.
  5. [S11408] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.
  6. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1541] 23777 (Grovier), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:a23777&id=I369
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Rosa Martha Ellen "Rose" Miles1,2,3,4

F, b. July 10, 1869, d. March 27, 1954
FatherJohn Miles5,6,1,7 b. March 21, 1840, d. May 24, 1897
MotherFrances "Fanny" Conner5,6,1,7 b. August 31, 1841, d. February 6, 1920
     Rosa Martha Ellen "Rose" Miles was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.4 She was born on July 10, 1869 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.5,1,4 As of February 14, 1894,her married name was Garrett.3 She married Ira Sherman "Sherm" Garrett on February 14, 1894 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,3,7 Rosa Martha Ellen "Rose" Miles died on March 27, 1954 at Fort Dodge, Webster Co., Iowa, at age 84.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 57, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa5
1880Dwelling 39, District 156, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa6
1900Dwelling 142, District 54, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa8
1910Dwelling 169, District 58, Warren, Keokuk Co., Iowa9
1920Dwelling 65, District 62, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa2
1930Dwelling 47, District 27, Warren, Keokuk Co., Iowa10

Family

Ira Sherman "Sherm" Garrett b. September 10, 1865, d. April 14, 1945
Marriage*Rosa Martha Ellen "Rose" Miles married Ira Sherman "Sherm" Garrett on February 14, 1894 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1542] Doty Family, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=gmfdgmfd&id=I975
  4. [S2625] Garrett Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=67534702&CRid=94849&
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Minnie Mae Miles1,2,3

F, b. August 31, 1876, d. June 7, 1957
FatherJohn Miles4,1,5 b. March 21, 1840, d. May 24, 1897
MotherFrances "Fanny" Conner4,1,5 b. August 31, 1841, d. February 6, 1920
     Minnie Mae Miles was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.6 She was born on August 31, 1876 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.4,2,3 As of June 7, 1896,her married name was Davis.5 She married Harvey J. Davis on June 7, 1896 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.5 Minnie Mae Miles died on June 7, 1957 at Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 80.2,3,7 She Mrs. Davis died at the home of Mrs. Henrik Hermanson, Friday, June 7 of a lingering illness...She has lived in Keokuk Co. throughout her entire life and was a teacher for a number of years. on June 13, 1957.7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 39, District 156, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa4
1900Dwelling 75, District 50, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa8
1910Dwelling 81, District 58, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa9
1920Dwelling 191, District 61, Warren, Keokuk Co., Iowa10
1930Dwelling 103, District 26, Spring Creek, Mahaska Co., Iowa11
1940Dwelling 91, District 54-28, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa12
1950Dwelling 59, District 54-31, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa13

Family

Harvey J. Davis b. April 15, 1868, d. June 14, 1954
Marriage*Minnie Mae Miles married Harvey J. Davis on June 7, 1896 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp, Robert M. Tudor, 1601 Adams, Altus, OK 73521.
  3. [S489] Terry Family Ancestors, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=terrijqt1&id=I22182
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  6. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S490] Keokuk County News, From the Mrs. Davis obituary in the Jun 13, 1957 edition.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Charles Milton "Charley" Hardesty1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 5, 1855, d. September 19, 1937
     Charles Milton "Charley" Hardesty was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (also known as West Cemetery), Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,5 He was born on February 5, 1855 at Hayesville, Keokuk Co., Iowa.3,5 He married Harriet Amanda Miles, daughter of John Miles and Frances "Fanny" Conner, on November 22, 1882 at Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.4,5 Charles Milton "Charley" Hardesty died on September 19, 1937 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 82.2,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 28, District 52, Van Buren Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa3
1910Dwelling 212, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1920Dwelling 465, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa6
1930Dwelling 54, District 27, Warren, Keokuk Co., Iowa7

Occupation

1900Farmer3
1920Day laborer6

Family

Harriet Amanda Miles b. February 16, 1861, d. March 28, 1948
Marriage*Charles Milton "Charley" Hardesty married Harriet Amanda Miles, daughter of John Miles and Frances "Fanny" Conner, on November 22, 1882 at Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  5. [S11195] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1904, 1921-1951.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  9. [S1814] Gazette, The, From the Homer C. Hardesty obituary in the May 4, 1936 edition.
  10. [S11408] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.

Homer C. Hardesty1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. October 28, 1883, d. May 4, 1936
FatherCharles Milton "Charley" Hardesty2,5,7 b. February 5, 1855, d. September 19, 1937
MotherHarriet Amanda Miles2,5,7 b. February 16, 1861, d. March 28, 1948
     Homer C. Hardesty was buried at Buffalo Township Cemetery, Titonka, Kossuth Co., Iowa.6 He was born on October 28, 1883 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,4,5,6,7 He married Carrie Elizabeth Hall on September 1, 1907 at Titonka, Kossuth Co., Iowa.5 Homer C. Hardesty DELTA - Homer C. Hardesty died at his home in Delta Monday morning following a lingering illness. He was born Oct. 28, 1883, in Keokuk county, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hardesty. He is survived by his parents; his widow, Carrie E. Hardesty; three children, Vivian of Lakefield, Minn., and William and Harriett Ann, at home. on May 4, 1936.7 He died on May 4, 1936 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 52.1,6,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 121, District 122, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa3
1920Dwelling 34, District 48, Lakeville, Dickinson Co., Iowa8
1930Dwelling 262, District 49, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma9

Occupation

1910Suit house bookkeeper3
1920Carpenter8
1930Brick construction contractor9

Family

Carrie Elizabeth Hall b. August 25, 1886, d. February 21, 1975
Marriage*Homer C. Hardesty married Carrie Elizabeth Hall on September 1, 1907 at Titonka, Kossuth Co., Iowa.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  6. [S4060] Buffalo Township Cemetery, Kossuth Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S1814] Gazette, The, From the Homer C. Hardesty obituary in the May 4, 1936 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  11. [S11089] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Births 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births, 1856-1940.

Nellie May Hardesty1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 30, 1887, d. December 18, 1911
FatherCharles Milton "Charley" Hardesty1,2,3,5 b. February 5, 1855, d. September 19, 1937
MotherHarriet Amanda Miles1,2,3,5 b. February 16, 1861, d. March 28, 1948
     Nellie May Hardesty was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (also known as West Cemetery), Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.6,7 She was born on July 30, 1887 at Logan Co., Kansas.6,3,7,5 As of September 2, 1911,her married name was Ogram.3 She married Henry Charles Ogram on September 2, 1911 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.3,4,7,5 Nellie May Hardesty died on December 18, 1911 at Fremont, Dodge Co., Nebraska, at age 24; Her obituary has a death date of Dec 17, 1911.2,6,4,7 She Friends in the city will he grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. Nellie M. Hardesty Ogram of Fremont, Neb., which, occurred Dec. 17. Mrs. Ogram, who was formerly cashier of the Hogg Drug company of Des. Moines, was married three months ago to Mr. Henry Ogram of Fremont, Neb. The funeral services will be held at Sigourney, Ia., the home of the parents of the deceased, on Thursday, Dec. 21. on December 20, 1911.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 28, District 52, Van Buren Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1910Dwelling 159, District 125, Ward 4, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa8

Occupation

1910Cashier8

Family

Henry Charles Ogram b. August 28, 1888, d. April 14, 1986
Marriage*Nellie May Hardesty married Henry Charles Ogram on September 2, 1911 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.3,4,7,5 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  4. [S1537] Des Moines Register, From the Nellie M. Hardesty Ogram obituary in the Dec 20, 1911 edition.
  5. [S11408] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.
  6. [S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
  7. [S2668] Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=herman&GSfn=ernest&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=9500377&CRid=95821&df=all&
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

John Francis "Jack" "Frank" Hardesty1,2,3,4

M, b. March 1, 1890, d. September 8, 1954
FatherCharles Milton "Charley" Hardesty1,5 b. February 5, 1855, d. September 19, 1937
MotherHarriet Amanda Miles1,5,6,7 b. February 16, 1861, d. March 28, 1948
     John Francis "Jack" "Frank" Hardesty was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (also known as West Cemetery), Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.3 He and Sara Vilita Hicklin were divorced.4,7 John Francis "Jack" "Frank" Hardesty was born on March 1, 1890 at Aurora, Hamilton Co., Nebraska; His gravestone has a birth year of 1899.1,2,3 He married Sara Vilita Hicklin on December 6, 1911 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.8,9,5 John Francis "Jack" "Frank" Hardesty died on September 8, 1954 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 64.3,4 He Graveside services for a former Des Moines resident John F. Hardesty, 65, of Albuquerque, N. M., who died here of cancer Wednesday, will be held at Sigourney Monday. Mr. Hardesty, a building contractor, was born in Aurora, Neb., and had lived in Des Moines from 1909 to 1948. He was a member of the University Christian Church. Surviving are four daughters. Mrs. Maxine Dotson, Mrs. Mary Johnson and Mrs. Caroline Devine, all of Des Moines, and Mrs. Norma Jean Benge, New York, N. Y., and eight grandchildren. on September 12, 1954.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 28, District 52, Van Buren Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1920Dwelling 6, District 97, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa10
1930Dwelling 274, District 131, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa11
1940Dwelling 294, District 100-5, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa7

Occupation

1920House carpenter10
1930Barber11
1940Building carpenter contractor7

Family

Sara Vilita Hicklin b. December 18, 1890, d. October, 1977
Divorce*John Francis "Jack" "Frank" Hardesty and Sara Vilita Hicklin were divorced.4,7 
Marriage* John Francis "Jack" "Frank" Hardesty married Sara Vilita Hicklin on December 6, 1911 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.8,9,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S2668] Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=herman&GSfn=ernest&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=9500377&CRid=95821&df=all&
  4. [S1537] Des Moines Register, From the John F. Hardesty obituary in the Sep 12, 1954 edition.
  5. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  6. [S1537] Des Moines Register, From the Harriet A. Hardesty obituary in the Mar 30, 1948 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S50] Heather Devine, "Hardesty, John," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 27, 2003.
  9. [S488] Devine Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2453519&id=I520924511
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1618] State, The, From the Norma J. Benge obituary in the May 7, 2000 edition.
  13. [S11195] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1904, 1921-1951.

Henry Charles Ogram1,2,3,4

M, b. August 28, 1888, d. April 14, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 505-10-2000.5 Henry Charles Ogram was buried at Calvary Cemetery, 7710 West Center Road, Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska.3 He was born on August 28, 1888 at Palmyra, Otoe Co., Nebraska.3,5,4 He married Nellie May Hardesty, daughter of Charles Milton "Charley" Hardesty and Harriet Amanda Miles, on September 2, 1911 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,6,7,2 Henry Charles Ogram died on April 14, 1986 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska, at age 97.3 He OMAHA - Henry C. Ogram, 97, of Omaha, formerly of Fremont, died Monday night at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. He was the founder of Union Freightways Co. and the retired president of the Henry C. Ogram Co., which builds truck terminals and warehouses. He was born Aug. 28, 1888, in Palmyra. He started a horse-drawn drayage firm in Fremont in 1909. In 1913, he introduced the first motor truck to Nebraska. He lved in Fremont until 1930, when he founded Union Freightways and moved the company to Omaha. His firm grew to an 800-truck operation. In 1959, he sold the business to Pacific Intermountain Express. Mr. Ogram was active in the Boys Clubs of Omaha. He was married to Mary Palmer. She survives. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Omaha. on April 16, 1986.3

Family

Nellie May Hardesty b. July 30, 1887, d. December 18, 1911
Marriage*He married Nellie May Hardesty, daughter of Charles Milton "Charley" Hardesty and Harriet Amanda Miles, on September 2, 1911 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,6,7,2 

Citations

  1. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  2. [S11408] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.
  3. [S7198] Fremont Tribune, From the Henry C. Ogram obituary in the Apr 16, 1986 edition.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1537] Des Moines Register, From the Nellie M. Hardesty Ogram obituary in the Dec 20, 1911 edition.
  7. [S2668] Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=herman&GSfn=ernest&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=9500377&CRid=95821&df=all&

Sara Vilita Hicklin1,2

F, b. December 18, 1890, d. October, 1977
     Sara Vilita Hicklin and John Francis "Jack" "Frank" Hardesty were divorced.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 481-26-0006.5 Sara Vilita Hicklin was buried at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.6 She was born on December 18, 1890 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.5,2 She married John Francis "Jack" "Frank" Hardesty, son of Charles Milton "Charley" Hardesty and Harriet Amanda Miles, on December 6, 1911 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.7,1,2 As of December 6, 1911,her married name was Hardesty.2 Sara Vilita Hicklin died in October, 1977 at Iowa at age 86.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 6, District 97, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa8
1930Dwelling 274, District 131, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa9

Family

John Francis "Jack" "Frank" Hardesty b. March 1, 1890, d. September 8, 1954
Divorce*Sara Vilita Hicklin and John Francis "Jack" "Frank" Hardesty were divorced.3,4 
Marriage* Sara Vilita Hicklin married John Francis "Jack" "Frank" Hardesty, son of Charles Milton "Charley" Hardesty and Harriet Amanda Miles, on December 6, 1911 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.7,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S488] Devine Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2453519&id=I520924511
  2. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  3. [S1537] Des Moines Register, From the John F. Hardesty obituary in the Sep 12, 1954 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3308] Chapel Hill Cemetery, Polk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S50] Heather Devine, "Hardesty, John," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 27, 2003.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1618] State, The, From the Norma J. Benge obituary in the May 7, 2000 edition.
  11. [S11195] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1904, 1921-1951.
  12. [S10607] Des Moines Tribune, From the Devine-Hardesty marriage announcement in the Jun 12, 1948 edition.

Susan Belle Wagner1,2,3

F, b. 1866, d. 1957
     Susan Belle Wagner was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.4 She was born in 1866 at Utica, Licking Co., Ohio.1,5,3 She married John Alonzo "J. A." Miles, son of John Miles and Frances "Fanny" Conner, on November 1, 1905 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,2,3 As of November 1, 1905,her married name was Miles.2 Susan Belle Wagner died in 1957.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 70, District 97, Ward 1, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa6
1930Dwelling 34, District 93, Bloomfield, Polk Co., Iowa5
1940Dwelling 305, District 77-7, Fort Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa7

Family

John Alonzo "J. A." Miles b. June 5, 1863, d. July 23, 1941
Marriage*Susan Belle Wagner married John Alonzo "J. A." Miles, son of John Miles and Frances "Fanny" Conner, on November 1, 1905 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  3. [S11408] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.
  4. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S10326] Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917.

John Henry Miles1,2

M, b. October 29, 1906, d. December 26, 1962
FatherJohn Alonzo "J. A." Miles1,3,4,2,5,6 b. June 5, 1863, d. July 23, 1941
MotherSusan Belle Wagner1,3,4,2,6 b. 1866, d. 1957
     John Henry Miles was buried at Waukee Cemetery, Waukee, Dallas Co., Iowa.7 He married Marjorie E. Speer.7 John Henry Miles was born on October 29, 1906 at Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.2 He married Edith Orange on June 12, 1927 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.6 John Henry Miles died on December 26, 1962 at Iowa at age 56.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 70, District 97, Ward 1, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa4
1930Dwelling 34, District 93, Bloomfield, Polk Co., Ohio3
1940Dwelling 115, District 100-8, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa8

Occupation

1930Auto mechanic3
1940Auto mechanic8

Family 1

Marjorie E. Speer b. January 17, 1913, d. December 26, 1962
Marriage*John Henry Miles married Marjorie E. Speer.7 

Family 2

Edith Orange b. February 2, 1908, d. November 9, 1989
Marriage*John Henry Miles married Edith Orange on June 12, 1927 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S10326] Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1537] Des Moines Register, From the J. Alonzo Miles obituary in the Jul 26, 1941 edition.
  6. [S11408] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.
  7. [S12180] Waukee Cemetery, Dallas Co., IA, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11089] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Births 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births, 1856-1940.

George Roy Cook1,2,3,4

M, b. January, 1863
     George Roy Cook was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa; There are no dates on his tombstone.3 He was born in January, 1863 at Pennsylvania.2 He married Ida C. Miles, daughter of John Miles and Frances "Fanny" Conner, on December 25, 1889 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 580, District 50, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa2

Family

Ida C. Miles b. June 5, 1866, d. May 1, 1944
Marriage*George Roy Cook married Ida C. Miles, daughter of John Miles and Frances "Fanny" Conner, on December 25, 1889 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S11408] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.

Ira Sherman "Sherm" Garrett1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 10, 1865, d. April 14, 1945
     Ira Sherman "Sherm" Garrett was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.5 He was born on September 10, 1865 at What Cheer, Keokuk Co., Iowa.6,4,5 He married Rosa Martha Ellen "Rose" Miles, daughter of John Miles and Frances "Fanny" Conner, on February 14, 1894 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,4,7 Ira Sherman "Sherm" Garrett died on April 14, 1945 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 79.4,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 142, District 54, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa6
1910Dwelling 169, District 58, Warren, Keokuk Co., Iowa8
1920Dwelling 65, District 62, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa3
1930Dwelling 47, District 27, Warren, Keokuk Co., Iowa1

Occupation

1900Farmer6
1910Farmer8
1920Farmer3
1930Odd job laborer1

Family

Rosa Martha Ellen "Rose" Miles b. July 10, 1869, d. March 27, 1954
Marriage*Ira Sherman "Sherm" Garrett married Rosa Martha Ellen "Rose" Miles, daughter of John Miles and Frances "Fanny" Conner, on February 14, 1894 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1542] Doty Family, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=gmfdgmfd&id=I975
  5. [S2625] Garrett Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=67534702&CRid=94849&
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Rev. Floyd Miles Garrett1,2,3

M, b. October 12, 1895, d. September 22, 1989
FatherIra Sherman "Sherm" Garrett4,5,6 b. September 10, 1865, d. April 14, 1945
MotherRosa Martha Ellen "Rose" Miles5,4,6 b. July 10, 1869, d. March 27, 1954
     Rev. Floyd Miles Garrett was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.3 His Social Security Number was 480-36-3146.7 He was born on October 12, 1895 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.7,2,3 He married Evangeline Fredericha "Eva" Allsup on September 19, 1917 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,3 Rev. Floyd Miles Garrett died on September 22, 1989 at Fort Dodge, Webster Co., Iowa, at age 93.8,7,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 142, District 54, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa4
1920Dwelling 461, District 38, Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa9
1930Dwelling 59, District 1, Bloomfield Township, Clinton Co., Iowa10
1940Dwelling 86, District 17-8, Plymouth, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa11

Occupation

1920Church preacher9
1930M. E. church minister10
1940Minister11

Family

Evangeline Fredericha "Eva" Allsup b. April 17, 1892, d. April 30, 1982
Marriage*Rev. Floyd Miles Garrett married Evangeline Fredericha "Eva" Allsup on September 19, 1917 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1010] Reba Alsup, "Alsup Connection," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 6, 2005.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S2625] Garrett Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=67534702&CRid=94849&
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Foster Sherman Garrett1,2

M, b. September 9, 1901, d. March 25, 1967
FatherIra Sherman "Sherm" Garrett1,3 b. September 10, 1865, d. April 14, 1945
MotherRosa Martha Ellen "Rose" Miles1,3 b. July 10, 1869, d. March 27, 1954
     His Social Security Number was 485-18-0739.4 Foster Sherman Garrett was buried at Baker Cemetery, Ozark Acres, Sharp Co., Arkansas.5 He was born on September 9, 1901 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.4,5 He married Pearl Jessie Yahnke on June 28, 1925 at Libertyville, Jefferson Co., Iowa.1,2 Foster Sherman Garrett died on March 25, 1967 at age 65.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 169, District 58, Warren, Keokuk Co., Iowa3
1930Dwelling 73, District 24, Steady Run, Keokuk Co., Iowa6
1940Dwelling 63, District 62-4, Fremont, Mahaska Co., Iowa7

Occupation

1930High school superindendent6
1940Public school superintendent7

Family

Pearl Jessie Yahnke b. February 9, 1901, d. September 8, 1951
Marriage*Foster Sherman Garrett married Pearl Jessie Yahnke on June 28, 1925 at Libertyville, Jefferson Co., Iowa.1,2 
Children
  • Larry Garrett7
  • Donna Garrett7

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2814] Baker Cemetery, Sharp Co., AR, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=garrett&GSfn=foster&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=67592178&CRid=2213821&df=all&
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Evangeline Fredericha "Eva" Allsup1,2,3

F, b. April 17, 1892, d. April 30, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 479-30-2327.4 Evangeline Fredericha "Eva" Allsup was born on April 17, 1892 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.2,4 She married Rev. Floyd Miles Garrett, son of Ira Sherman "Sherm" Garrett and Rosa Martha Ellen "Rose" Miles, on September 19, 1917 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,5 As of September 19, 1917,her married name was Garrett.5 Evangeline Fredericha "Eva" Allsup died on April 30, 1982 at age 90.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 461, District 38, Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa6
1930Dwelling 59, District 1, Bloomfield Township, Clinton Co., Iowa1
1940Dwelling 86, District 17-8, Plymouth, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa3

Family

Rev. Floyd Miles Garrett b. October 12, 1895, d. September 22, 1989
Marriage*Evangeline Fredericha "Eva" Allsup married Rev. Floyd Miles Garrett, son of Ira Sherman "Sherm" Garrett and Rosa Martha Ellen "Rose" Miles, on September 19, 1917 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1010] Reba Alsup, "Alsup Connection," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 6, 2005.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2625] Garrett Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=67534702&CRid=94849&
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Pearl Jessie Yahnke1,2

F, b. February 9, 1901, d. September 8, 1951
     Pearl Jessie Yahnke was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.3 She was born on February 9, 1901 at Iowa.3 She married Foster Sherman Garrett, son of Ira Sherman "Sherm" Garrett and Rosa Martha Ellen "Rose" Miles, on June 28, 1925 at Libertyville, Jefferson Co., Iowa.1,2 As of June 28, 1925,her married name was Garrett. Pearl Jessie Yahnke died on September 8, 1951 at age 50.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 73, District 24, Steady Run, Keokuk Co., Iowa4
1940Dwelling 63, District 62-4, Fremont, Mahaska Co., Iowa5

Occupation

1930Teacher4

Family

Foster Sherman Garrett b. September 9, 1901, d. March 25, 1967
Marriage*Pearl Jessie Yahnke married Foster Sherman Garrett, son of Ira Sherman "Sherm" Garrett and Rosa Martha Ellen "Rose" Miles, on June 28, 1925 at Libertyville, Jefferson Co., Iowa.1,2 
Children
  • Larry Garrett5
  • Donna Garrett5

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  3. [S2625] Garrett Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=67534702&CRid=94849&
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harvey J. Davis1,2,3,4

M, b. April 15, 1868, d. June 14, 1954
     Harvey J. Davis was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.4 He was born on April 15, 1868 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.5,6,2 He married Minnie Mae Miles, daughter of John Miles and Frances "Fanny" Conner, on June 7, 1896 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2 Harvey J. Davis died on June 14, 1954 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 86.5,6,7 He Harvey Davis of Delta, died at his home. Monday afternoon at 3:30, from a heart attack. Mr. Davis spent most of his life here. He was graduated from the Delta High School. His mother died when he was two years old and he grew up in the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tresslar. He was engaged in farming in earlier years.
on June 17, 1954.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 75, District 50, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1910Dwelling 81, District 58, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa8
1920Dwelling 191, District 61, Warren, Keokuk Co., Iowa9
1930Dwelling 103, District 26, Spring Creek, Mahaska Co., Iowa10
1940Dwelling 91, District 54-28, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa11
1950Dwelling 59, District 54-31, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa3

Occupation

1900Farmer1
1910Medicine salesman8
1920Farm laborer9
1930Canning factory laborer10

Family

Minnie Mae Miles b. August 31, 1876, d. June 7, 1957
Marriage*Harvey J. Davis married Minnie Mae Miles, daughter of John Miles and Frances "Fanny" Conner, on June 7, 1896 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  3. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp, Robert M. Tudor, 1601 Adams, Altus, OK 73521.
  6. [S489] Terry Family Ancestors, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=terrijqt1&id=I22182
  7. [S490] Keokuk County News, From the Harvey Davis obituary in the Jun 17, 1957 edition.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.

Jessica Mae "Jessie" Davis1,2,3

F, b. June 29, 1897, d. January 15, 1936
FatherHarvey J. Davis1,2,4,5 b. April 15, 1868, d. June 14, 1954
MotherMinnie Mae Miles1,2,4,5 b. August 31, 1876, d. June 7, 1957
     Jessica Mae "Jessie" Davis was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.6,7,8 She was born on June 29, 1897 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,9 As of June 15, 1917,her married name was Fear. She married Glen Floyd Fear, son of Daniel E. "Dan" Fear and Amanda C. Pence, on June 15, 1917 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,2,3 Jessica Mae "Jessie" Davis died on January 15, 1936 at Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 38.6,2,7 She Mrs. Jessica Fear died at her home five miles west of Sigourney yesterday morning about 2:00 following a heart attack suffered the evening before. Her death came as a surprise, as she had not been ill previous to the attack. ...The funeral service will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 at the Delta Church of Christ. Burial will be made in the Conner Cemetery.
on January 16, 1936.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 75, District 50, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa4
1910Dwelling 81, District 58, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa5
1920Dwelling 682, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa10
1930Dwelling 51, District 23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa11

Family

Glen Floyd Fear b. August 2, 1897, d. July 4, 1963
Marriage*Jessica Mae "Jessie" Davis married Glen Floyd Fear, son of Daniel E. "Dan" Fear and Amanda C. Pence, on June 15, 1917 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S489] Terry Family Ancestors, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=terrijqt1&id=I22182
  3. [S490] Keokuk County News, From the Glen Floyd Fear obituary in the Jul 10, 1963 edition.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
  7. [S490] Keokuk County News, From the Jessica Fear obituary in the Jan 16, 1936 edition.
  8. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  13. [S5856] Holland-Coble Funeral Home, online http://www.hollandcoblefuneralhome.com/, From the Veda Irene Ewald obituary.
  14. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Thelma F. Keller obituary in an unknown edition.
  15. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Harriet Gray1,2

F, b. April 10, 1806, d. June 5, 1871
FatherJoseph Howard Gray Sr.2 b. March, 1779, d. September, 1863
MotherAnna "Annie" Custer b. March 1, 1780, d. January 3, 1850
     Harriet Gray was buried at Thrash Family Cemetery, on John Thrash land grant property, Thrash’s Mountain, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on April 10, 1806 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.1,3 She married Valentine Thrash, son of John G. Thrash Sr. and Lydia "Liddy" Cole, circa 1827.1 As of circa 1827,her married name was Thrash. Harriet Gray died on June 5, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 65; Died of consumption.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 101, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 401, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 196, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Valentine Thrash b. November 30, 1805, d. March 10, 1896
Marriage*Harriet Gray married Valentine Thrash, son of John G. Thrash Sr. and Lydia "Liddy" Cole, circa 1827.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S320] Author unknown, Family graveyard on Valentine Thrash land grant, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., VA.
  2. [S1095] Unknown, Gray-Cannaday & Joseph Howard Gray Sr. in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Sep 17, 2003, From the abstract of the will of Joseph Howard Gray, Sr.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm

Martha Jane "Mattie" Fear1,2,3

F, b. July 24, 1869, d. August 20, 1963
FatherJames Harvey Fear4,5,2,6 b. December 19, 1842, d. September 2, 1933
MotherLouisa Conner4,5,2,6 b. September 28, 1847, d. April 11, 1914
     Martha Jane "Mattie" Fear was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, 1814 Lucas Street, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa.7,8 She was born on July 24, 1869 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.4,2,9 As of March 7, 1894,her married name was Brown.6 She married William Palentyre Brown on March 7, 1894 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.6,3,8 Martha Jane "Mattie" Fear died on August 20, 1963 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 94.9 She Mattie Brown, 94, former Muscatine resident, died in California and will be returned to Muscatine Saturday morning. Funeral services are pending at the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Brown was the widow of William P. Brown who died at Muscatine in February of 1934. She is survived by two daughters, Miss Ruby Brown and Mrs. Francis Orr of California. on August 23, 1963.8

Census Records

1870Dwelling 52, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa4
1880Dwelling 51, District 156, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa5
1900Dwelling 190, District 110, Pike Township, Muscatine Co., Iowa1
1910Dwelling 171, District 108, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa10
1920Dwelling 137, District 119, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa11
1930Dwelling 89, District 11, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa12
1940Dwelling 24, District 70-12, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa13

Family

William Palentyre Brown b. January 27, 1859, d. February 22, 1934
Marriage*Martha Jane "Mattie" Fear married William Palentyre Brown on March 7, 1894 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.6,3,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S11402] Muscatine Journal, The, From the William P. Brown obituary in the Feb 22, 1934 edition.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2623] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674842
  7. [S5666] Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S11402] Muscatine Journal, The, From the Mattie Brown obituary in the Aug 23, 1963 edition.
  9. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.