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     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     George Fear was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁶ He was born on June 30, 1871 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,8,6 He died on February 25, 1946 at Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 74.^5,6

     His Social Security Number was 482-42-5705.⁶ Dr. Milo Francis Fear was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁷ He was born on April 4, 1876 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.^4,1,6,3,7 He married Jennie P. Morse on April 18, 1906 at Green City, Sullivan Co., Missouri.^1,8 Dr. Milo Francis Fear died on June 22, 1969 at Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 93.^9,7

     William Brunt "Bill" Morrow was born on August 21, 1865 at Lancaster, Keokuk Co., Iowa.² He married Rohena Conner, daughter of Samuel F. "Sam" Conner and Mary Elizabeth Jordan, on January 1, 1889 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,3,4 William Brunt "Bill" Morrow died on June 13, 1948 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa, at age 82.²

     Her Social Security Number was 479-80-4539.⁶ Ida Leona Fear was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁵ She was born on November 20, 1885 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,6,7,5 She married William Butler Herrick on April 28, 1909 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,4,5 As of April 28, 1909,her married name was Herrick.⁴ Ida Leona Fear died on November 6, 1983 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa, at age 97.^6,5 She DELTA — Ida L. Herrick, 97, of Delta died Nov, 6. 1983, in Mahaska Manor at Oskaloosa. She was born Nov. 20, 1885, at Delta to James H. and Louisa Conner Fear. She married William Butler Herrick on April 28, 1909, at Sigourney. He has died. She was an accomplished seamstress and years ago was a Larkin salesman, traveling routes in a horse and buggy. She was a member of the Delta Christian Church. She is survived by a son, G. Lynn Sr. of Delta; and three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one greatgreat-grandchild. Burial will be in Garrett Cemetery at Delta. on November 7, 1983.⁵

     William Palentyre Brown was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, 1814 Lucas Street, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa.^2,3 He was born on January 27, 1859 at Downey, Cedar Co., Iowa.^4,5,3 He married Martha Jane "Mattie" Fear, daughter of James Harvey Fear and Louisa Conner, on March 7, 1894 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^6,5,7 William Palentyre Brown died on February 22, 1934 at Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa, at age 75.^5,3 He William P. Brown, 75, city weighmaster for the past 19 years, died at his home, 1133 Lucas street, at 7:25 a.m. today. Mr. Brown retired last December because of poor health but had been bedfast for only the past few days. He was born at Downey, Ia., Jan. 27, 1859, but had made his home here for the past 29 years. He married Miss Mattie Fear on March 7, 1894, at Sigourney. Mr. Brown was a member of the First Baptist church. Surviving are the widow; two daughters, Miss Ruby Brown, at home, and Mrs. Francis Orr, Muscatine; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Swalley, Mt. Pleasant; one brother, George Brown, Conesville; two grandchildren, Wayne and Evelyn Orr, Muscatine. The body is at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home, 216 West Third street, but will be returned to the residence later today. Funeral arrangements are indefinite. on February 22, 1934.⁵

     Edith Ruby Brown was buried at Myrtle Crest Memorial Gardens, 94105 Rink Creek Lane, Coquille, Coos Co., Oregon.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 481-05-6586.¹¹ She was born on January 15, 1895 at Nichols, Muscatine Co., Iowa.^2,1,11,4 She died on July 9, 1977 at Myrtle Point, Coos Co., Oregon, at age 82.^11,4 She MYRTLE POINT - Services for Edith Ruby Brown, 82, of Myrtle Point, who died July 9 at Myrtle Point, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Myrtle Point Baptist Church by Pastor Joe Bush. Private interment will follow at the Myrtle Crest Memorial Gardens under the direction of the Myrtle Point Chapel of Coos Mortuaries. She was born Jan. 15, 1895, at Nichols, Iowa. Miss Orr (typo - should be Brown) was an active member of the Myrtle Point Baptist Church. Survivors include a sister, Ida Mae Orr, Myrtle Point, and a niece, Evelyn Hamilton, Coos Bay. on July 11, 1977.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 481-05-6019.¹⁰ Ida Mae Brown was buried at Myrtle Crest Memorial Gardens, 94105 Rink Creek Lane, Coquille, Coos Co., Oregon.⁵ She was born on October 15, 1896 at Nichols, Muscatine Co., Iowa.^6,10,3,4 As of June 27, 1917,her married name was Orr. She married Francis Homer Orr on June 27, 1917 at Muscatine Co., Iowa.^4,8,9 Ida Mae Brown died on September 13, 1985 at Coos Co., Oregon, at age 88.³

     George Harvey Brown was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, 1814 Lucas Street, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa.² He was born on April 27, 1898 at Muscatine Co., Iowa.^3,2 He died on August 20, 1910 at Muscatine Co., Iowa, at age 12.^1,2

     William Arthur Brown was buried at Nichols Cemetery, Nichols, Muscatine Co., Iowa.³ He was born on September 20, 1903 at Nichols, Muscatine Co., Iowa.² He died on September 30, 1903 at Nichols, Muscatine Co., Iowa.²

     His Social Security Number was 481-05-5992.⁵ Francis Homer Orr was buried at Myrtle Crest Memorial Gardens, 94105 Rink Creek Lane, Coquille, Coos Co., Oregon.⁶ He was born on December 17, 1893 at Johnson Co., Iowa.^5,2,7,3 He married Ida Mae Brown, daughter of William Palentyre Brown and Martha Jane "Mattie" Fear, on June 27, 1917 at Muscatine Co., Iowa.^4,8,9 Francis Homer Orr died on December 25, 1984 at Coos Bay, Coos Co., Oregon, at age 91.⁷

     Jennie P. Morse was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁴ She was born on May 25, 1877 at Missouri.^1,4,5 She married Dr. Milo Francis Fear, son of James Harvey Fear and Louisa Conner, on April 18, 1906 at Green City, Sullivan Co., Missouri.^1,3 As of April 18, 1906,her married name was Fear.³ Jennie P. Morse died on February 23, 1956 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 78.^4,5 She DELTA - Mrs. Jennie Fear, 78, died shortly before noon Thursday at her home in Delta following a heart attack. She was born May 25, 1877, in Missouri. She was the foster daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Asa Jones of Green City. Mo. She was married April 18, 1896 (should be 1906), at Green City to Dr. Milo F. Fear, a dentist, who survives. Their early married life was spent in Missouri. They lived in Sigourney before moving to Delta about 20 years ago. She was a member of the Christian church at Green City. Surviving are two sons, Luther Fear of Ottumwa and Arthur Fear of Chicago; a daughter, Mrs. Lucille Phillips of Ottumwa, and five grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Mary Knox preceded her in death. on February 24, 1956.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 470-05-1106.¹⁰ Luther Harvey Fear was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa.^2,3 He was born on February 7, 1907 at Green City, Sullivan Co., Missouri.^{1,10,11,12,13,2} He married Jennie Smitherman on October 6, 1946 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa; Jennie's obituary has a marriage date of Oct 16, 1946.^1,2,14 Luther Harvey Fear died on September 20, 1996 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa, at age 89.^10,13,2 He OTTUMWA - Luther Harvey Fear, 89, of 402 Tacoma, died at 2:58 p.m. Sept. 20, 1996, at Sunnyslope Care Center. He was born Feb. 7, 1907, in Green City, Mo., to Milo and Jenny Morse Fear. He married Jennie B. Bennet Oct. 6, 1946, in Ottumwa. She died Aug. 29, 1987. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was employed with Lanning Sign Company and Ottumwa Hosptial. He was a member of Ottumwa Concert Band. He is survived by a daughter Mary Graves of Ottumwa; two step-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; a brother, Arthur of St. Charles, Ill. and a sister, Lucille Phillips of Ottumwa. He was preceded in death by a stepgrandson and a sister, Mary Knox. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Pallbearers will be John and John Jr. Knox, Dan Flanderr, William Graves III, Harvey Marshall and Roger Scales. on September 23, 1996.²

     Her Social Security Number was 481-38-1735.¹¹ Mable Lucile Fear was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.¹² She was born on March 14, 1909 at Green City, Sullivan Co., Missouri.^1,11,12,3 As of November 23, 1934,her married name was Phillips.³ She married William Phillips on November 23, 1934 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^1,3 Mable Lucile Fear died on January 13, 1997 at Iowa at age 87.¹¹

     His Social Security Number was 481-05-9126.¹⁰ Clarence Arthur Fear was born on September 4, 1910 at Green City, Sullivan Co., Missouri.^1,2,4,10 He married Katherine Dora "Kathy" Russell on October 1, 1946.^1,2,11 Clarence Arthur Fear died on February 12, 2004 at Evanston, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 93.^2,10 He C. Arthur Fear, 93, of Chicago, Feb. 12, 2004. Beloved husband of Katherine, nee Russell; loving father of Anne (the late Norman) McManus, Ellen (Albert) Gooday, Russell (Maureen) Fear, Perry Fear and the late John Fear; proud grandfather of Bonnie McManus, M.D. (Tom O'Donnell), Barbara (David) Snelling, Albert (Bronwyn) Gooday, Kevin Gooday, Sean and Milo Fear and the late Melissa Gooday; great-grandfather of Nicole Snelling, Michael O'Donnell and Cale Gooday; uncle of John (Barbara) Knox, Wilma (Don) Flander and the late Mary Katherine Phillips. Mr. Fear was a dedicated member for over 50 years of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Chicago. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Home, 3200 Grant St., Evanston, IL 60201. Arrangements by N.H. Scott & Hebblethwaite Funeral Home, 847-998-1020. on February 15, 2004.¹² He Clarence Arthur Fear, 93, of Chicago, Ill., formerly of Sigourney, died Thurs., Feb. 12, 2004, at the Presbyterian Home in Evanston, Ill. He was born Sept. 4, 1910, in Green City, Mo., the son of Dr. Milo (DDS) and Jennie Morse Fear. He grew up in Sigourney and graduated from Sigourney High School. In high school he played the trombone in the Sigourney Marching Band performing for dignitaries coming to town. He joined the 113th Cavalry of Iowa's National Guard in 1928 and when discharged was a Technical Sargeant. In the 1940's he moved to Chicago to work in a silkscreen and embossing business. He married Katherine Russell on Oct. 1, 1946. He was a longtime member, decon, elder and 15 yr. Clerk of Session of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. He taught the junior high confirmation classes, was a member of the choir and taught in church school at St. Andrew's. He was chairman of the Spiritual Life Committee of Geneva Place Presbyterian Home. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Ann McManus of St. Charles, Ill., and Ellen Gooday of Crest Hill, Ill; two sons, Russell of Santa Monica, Calif. and Perry of St. Charles, Ill; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a niece, Wilma Flander of What Cheer; and a nephew, John Knox of Fort Madison. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, John; a son-in-law, Norman McManus; a granddaughter, Melissa Gooday; a brother, Luther; a sister, Lucile Phillips of Ottumwa; and a niece, Mary Phillips of Ottumwa. The body has been cremated. A memorial service was held Sun., March 7 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Chicago with the Rev. Deborah L. Paton officating. Hebblethwait Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. on March 17, 2004.²