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     Rev. James Washington Conner was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, 700 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.¹ He was born on December 18, 1837 at near Rushville, Rush Co., Indiana.^1,4 He married Olive S. Stone on August 29, 1860 at Shelby Co., Indiana.^1,4 Rev. James Washington Conner Elder James W. CONNER, pastor of the Christian Church, Crawfordsville, was b. in Rush County, Indiana, Dec. 18, 1837 8 mi. No. of Rushville. His father, Elder James Conner, was b. in Tenn, and was a preacher in the Christian Church about 50 years. He is now living with his son, the subject of this sketch. Mr. Conner attended high school in Greensburg and Morristown and then went to the North Western Univ, at Indianapolis, now known as Butler University. Mr. C. has preached in Milton, Humboldt, W. Lebanon, Veedersburg, Kokomo, Rushville and also traveled in Illinois about 5 years evangelizing. He settled in Crawfordsville Jan 1, 1878. Mr. C. has been very successful as a minister, has many friends and has left his different appointments against the wishes of his congregations; is an able expounder of the truths of the Bible, and is one of the purest and best of men, exerting a happy and blessed influence upon society. He studies well his themes, in the preparation of his sermons, and speaks extemporaneously. He does not confine his study and reading to theology, but reads all branches of literature and science. He was marr. Aug 29, 1860 to Miss Olive STONE of Shelby Co. she is a granddau. of Judge COLE of that County. They have 4 children: Leona, Erastus S, Mary Libbie and Ira L. 3 of these are members of the Christian Church. The first two grad. in the city schools of Crawfordsville in 1881. Mr. C. is an adherent to the principles of the republican party, casting his first vote in 1860 for the immortal Lincoln. in 1881.⁴ He died on April 9, 1911 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 73.¹

     Infant Conner died circa 1839 at Rush Co., Indiana.¹ He was born circa 1839 at Rush Co., Indiana.¹

     Infant Conner was born circa 1845 at Rush Co., Indiana.¹

     Rev. Samuel M. Conner was buried; Samuel was cremated at Finley's Mortuary, Portland, Oregon.⁷ He was born on October 12, 1843 at Hartsville, Bartholomew Co., Indiana.⁴ He married Sarah E. Miller on October 19, 1862 at Douglas Co., Illinois.⁷ Rev. Samuel M. Conner died on November 30, 1923 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 80.^4,2

     Infant Conner was born circa 1841 at Rush Co., Indiana.¹

     Sarah Frances "Fanny" Hancock was buried at Hines-Allen Cemetery, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on February 25, 1850 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of December 17, 1867,her married name was Hines.⁴ She married Michael Soule/Soles Hines on December 17, 1867 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ Sarah Frances "Fanny" Hancock died on October 28, 1926 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 76.⁵

     Olive S. Stone was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, 700 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.³ She was born on February 19, 1838 at Hanover, Shelby Co., Indiana. She married Rev. James Washington Conner, son of Elder James Conner and Ruhama Darter, on August 29, 1860 at Shelby Co., Indiana.^4,5 As of August 29, 1860,her married name was Conner. Olive S. Stone died on March 29, 1922 at New Lisbon, Henry Co., Indiana, at age 84.

     Leona Conner was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, 700 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.⁵ She was born in June, 1862 at Illinois.^3,1 As of September 5, 1883,her married name was Moore.⁶ She married William Speer Moore on September 5, 1883 at Marion Co., Indiana.⁶ Leona Conner died on April 8, 1892 at age 29.⁵

     Rev. Erastus Stone Conner was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, 700 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.⁵ He was born in March, 1864 at Fountain Co., Indiana.^7,8,2 He married Rachel May Blount on November 19, 1890 at Marion Co., Indiana.¹⁰ Rev. Erastus Stone Conner died in March, 1952.⁵

     Mary Elizabeth "Libbie" Conner was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, 700 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.¹ She was born on February 2, 1866 at Cold Spring, Fountain Co., Indiana. She died on April 9, 1887 at Rushville, Rush Co., Indiana, at age 21.

     Ina L. Conner was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, 700 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.⁴ She was born in October, 1870 at Oak Hill Cemetery (aka Crawfordsville Masonic Cemetery), 1114 South Grant Avenue, Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^1,3 As of circa 1927,her married name was Hook.⁷ She married Frank M. Hook circa 1927.^4,7 Ina L. Conner died in 1951.⁴

     Henrietta Conner was born circa 1866 at Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois.¹

     Daisy Conner was born circa 1877 at Illinois.¹

     Rebecca Jane Hendricks was buried at Aten Cemetery, Hildago, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois.^5,2,6 She was born on June 26, 1846 at Blue River Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^3,1,2,6 She married Amos P. Caldwell on May 2, 1867 at Jasper Co., Illinois.^3,7,2 As of May 2, 1867,her married name was Caldwell. Rebecca Jane Hendricks died on September 13, 1885 at Jasper Co., Illinois, at age 39.^3,1,2,6

     Ruminta A. Ballard was buried at Aten Cemetery, Hildago, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois.² She was born in February, 1843 at Tennessee.³ She married George Smith Conner, son of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on October 26, 1876 at Jasper Co., Illinois.^4,1 As of October 26, 1876,her married name was Conner. As of June 25, 1892,her married name was Caldwell.⁵ Ruminta A. Ballard married Amos P. Caldwell on June 25, 1892 at Jasper Co., Illinois.⁵ Ruminta A. Ballard died in 1920.⁵

     Michael Soule/Soles Hines was buried at Hines-Allen Cemetery, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 2, 1839 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,2 He married Sarah Frances "Fanny" Hancock, daughter of Stephen Andrew Hancock and Sarah Ballard Craft, on December 17, 1867 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ Michael Soule/Soles Hines died on February 21, 1917 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia, at age 77.²

     Ocie LaBounty was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington.³ She was born on October 10, 1888 at Angus, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.⁴ She died on May 19, 1904 at Bellingham, Whatcom Co., Washington, at age 15.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 536-30-8411.⁸ William "Willie" LaBounty was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington.⁶ He was born on April 16, 1900 at Angus, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^8,5,6 He died on May 22, 1971 at Whatcom Co., Washington, at age 71.^9,6

     James LaBounty was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington.³ He was born on June 22, 1895 at Angus, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.⁴ He died on May 19, 1904 at Bellingham, Whatcom Co., Washington, at age 8.^2,3

     George LaBounty was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington.⁴ His Social Security Number was 533-07-1587.⁶ He was born on June 22, 1895 at Angus, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^6,3 He married Clara Erickson on June 1, 1922 at Bellingham, Whatcom Co., Washington.^7,8 George LaBounty died on July 16, 1984 at Bellingham, Whatcom Co., Washington, at age 89.^9,4

     Clara Erickson was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington.² Her Social Security Number was 533-38-1545.³ She was born on April 8, 1901 at Bellingham, Whatcom Co., Washington.^4,3,2 She married George LaBounty, son of John Raymond LaBounty and Lucy Jane Oldham, on June 1, 1922 at Bellingham, Whatcom Co., Washington.^4,1 As of June 1, 1922,her married name was LaBounty. Clara Erickson died on November 19, 1991 at Whatcom Co., Washington, at age 90.^5,3,2

     Irvine Lawrence Oldham was buried at Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield, Clay Co., Nebraska.² His Social Security Number was 506-20-8312.¹¹ He was born on September 11, 1896 at DeWeese, Clay Co., Nebraska; He listed his birth date as Sep 11, 1897 on his WWI Draft Registration card.^11,1,3 He died on June 6, 1984 at Fairfield, Clay Co., Nebraska, at age 87.²

     Frank Elmer McPeak was buried at Chambers Cemetery, Chambers, Holt Co., Nebraska.³ He was born on September 28, 1863 at Maquoketa, Jackson Co., Iowa.⁴ He married Mahala Littrel, daughter of James Littrel and Margaret Oldham, on July 31, 1886 at Mahaska Co., Iowa.^1,4 Frank Elmer McPeak died on October 8, 1918 at Swanton, Saline Co., Kansas, at age 55.⁴

     Wayne Littrel McPeak was born on May 19, 1887 at Fairfield, Clay Co., Nebraska.^4,3 He married Hazel Horne circa 1906.^4,6 Wayne Littrel McPeak and Hazel Horne were divorced before April 4, 1940.⁷ Wayne Littrel McPeak died on November 24, 1956 at Covina, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 69.⁴

     Joel Bernard Wilson was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.² He Joel Bernard Wilson, son of Franklin and Mahala Maxwell Wilson, was born December 2nd, 1853, near Martinsville, Indiana and departed this life at Nelson, Nebraska January 31, 1935, aged 81 years, 1 month and 29 days. His mother died when he was seven years old. His father married again and the family moved to Osceola, Iowa in 1864. Joe, then a lad of eleven years, drove a team and wagon across the ice on the Mississippi. In the fall of 1878, Mr. Wilson moved to Nuckols County, Nebraska where he later married Margaret Orinda Littrell, and established a home there. To this union were born four children. His wife preceded him in death on April 3, 1925, and two of his grandchildren have also been called Home. Mr. Wilson is survived by his four cildren: James Franklin of Elizabeth, Colorado, Dora Nettie Schafer of Central City, Nebraska, Myrtle Josephine Basey of Grand View, Idaho, and Mrs. Gladys May Morehead of Nelson. He also leaves to mourn his departure, nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and a host of friends and relatives. Mr. Wilson and his family, in their long residence in the county, have contributed to the development of the country. They have always been substantial members of the community. For a number of years, since retiring from active life, Mr. wilson has made his home in Nelson. His keen sense of humor won for him a large circle of friends. He was always able to see the bright side of things and even during his last illness, joked with those about him. HIs courage and jovial disposition have helped many through difficulties. The deceased became a member of the OxBow Christian Church soon after it was organized. To the last days of his life, Mr. Wilson was keenly interested in affairs of the day. He was optimistic and gave much encouragement to others, who will miss him greatly. Funeral services were held on Monday afternon at two o'clock from the Nelson Christian Church Rev. Brooks, now of Ulysses, officiating. Burial was made in the Nelson Cemetery. At this time his many friends and former neighbors paid thier respect to his memory.² He was born on December 2, 1853 at Martinsville, Morgan Co., Indiana.^1,2 He married Margaret Orinda Littrell, daughter of James Littrel and Margaret Oldham, on June 21, 1879.^1,2,3 Joel Bernard Wilson died on January 31, 1935 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 81.^1,2

     Dexter A. Snow "Deck" Hancock was born circa 1851 at Craig Co., Virginia.³ He married Alice Noell on May 1, 1877 at Lee Co., Virginia.^2,5

     Hugh Wilson was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Osceola, Clarke Co., Iowa.⁴ He was born on February 3, 1853 at Indiana; In the 1900 Census his birthplace is listed as Illinois.^1,2,4 He married Missouri Ellen Littrel, daughter of James Littrel and Margaret Oldham, on March 24, 1878. Hugh Wilson died on March 7, 1910 at Leslie, Clarke Co., Iowa, at age 57.^4,3

     Minnie Peters was buried at Edgar Cemetery, Edgar, Clay Co., Nebraska.^1,2 She was born on July 6, 1856 at Darke Co., Ohio.¹ She married Robert McConnell "Mack" Littrel, son of James Littrel and Margaret Oldham, on October 27, 1887 at Nebraska.¹ As of October 27, 1887,her married name was Littrel.¹ Minnie Peters died on March 8, 1929 at Angus, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 72.¹ She The entire community about Angus and surrounding country was saddened when the report went forth that "Aunt Minnie Littrel had had a slight stroke and was unable to speak a word." This was Wednesday of last week and within 48 hours death had come to claim this noble woman. Minnie Peters was born in Darke county (sic), Ohio, July 6, 1856, and moved to this portion of Nebraska when only two or three years old – and lived here until her departure March 8, 1929. In 1880 she was united in marriage to Christian Wehrman and to this union were born two children, Cornelius and Rose (Basey) both of whom are resident of this community, the latter living with the parents at the mother's death. Mr. Wehrman preceded her in death June 6, 1886. Mrs. Wehrman was then married to Robert McConnell Littrel, known to all as "Uncle Max," October 27, 1887, which union was faithfully held before God and men until death severed this sweet relationship. When about 33 years of age she united with the old Oxbow Christian Church of Angus, coming from the Evangelical Church, and to this church she has ever continued a devoted, consistent and earnest member until the end. "Aunt Minnie" was of the blessed rare type of old-fashioned mothers and when her brother's children were left alone, caused by his death, her generous mother-heart reached out, even beyond her own children and home and selfish interests and she like the Savior of old said "Suffer the children to come unto me, and forbid them not." Yes, "Come unto me ye who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest." And so the Peters children gladly came unto her hospitable home and mother-love – four of them: Henry, Mary, Will and Cornelius – all less than six years of age, "Neal" only a babe, and these tender children under her guidance have grown into men and women and are today among our leading citizens as living testimonials of "Aunt Minnie's" great mother-love and kind-heartedness and each of them today rise up to call her "blessed." This mother was truly a rare woman, not only the mother of Neal and Rose, her own blood, and also the four helpless Peters children, but she was mother to a host of people for when the boys from Cotner College came out for preaching as their first experience only they can tell you how helpful they found this great patient loving hearted mother of Israel, and scores of them also rise up now and called her "blessed." Yes, dear soul, we all look back to the days, many of them, when you helped, soothed, praised and encouraged each of us into trying again to give to the world and the "kingdom" the best that there was in us. May God help each of us to strive a little harder to be as thou would have us be, "more, more like Jesus." The Littrel family are truly blood related to a very large per cent of the community and to all the folk this family are definitely related as friends and neighbors.
Funeral services were held at the home a mile northwest of Angus, Sunday, March 10, 1929, and besides the children mentioned, she leaves to mourn her departure two grand children, and a host of other relatives, neighbors and friends. Among those who attended the funeral services from a distance were Mrs. Minnie Kely and family, Waverly, Nebr; Lizzy Brock and family of Farnam, Nebr; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Adamson, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Littrel, and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Littrel all of Wauneta, Nebr. Rev. William D. Nice, Blue Hill, former minister of Angus and a personal friend to the family, conducted the funeral services. on March 14, 1929.¹

     Mary Caroline Peters was buried at Edgar Cemetery, Edgar, Clay Co., Nebraska.³ She was born circa 1873 at Ohio.^1,4 She married James Henry Littrel, son of James Littrel and Margaret Oldham, on May 6, 1894.^1,2 As of May 6, 1894,her married name was Littrel. Mary Caroline Peters died on June 7, 1953 at Oak, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.³

     George Alonzo Felton was buried at Edgar Cemetery, Edgar, Clay Co., Nebraska.^3,4,2 He was born on July 21, 1850 at Franklin, Franklin Co., Vermont.^3,1,2 He married Anna Mary "Annie" Littrel, daughter of James Littrel and Margaret Oldham, on April 22, 1874 at Angus, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^3,1,2,5 George Alonzo Felton died on March 25, 1938 at Clay Center, Clay Co., Nebraska, at age 87.^1,2 He George Alonzo Felton, son of Alonzo and Mary Tenny Felton, was born July 21, 1850, and died March 25, 1938; at the age of 87 years and 10 months. He pased away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ira Overton of Clay Center with whom he had made his home for some time. While in his early teens he, with his parents, moved to Oberlin, Ohio, in order that the family might have the advantage of the Oberlin college. In 1869, at the age of nineteen, he started "west." He worked in Illinois, worked and taught school in Iowa. In 1871 he came overland by ox team to Nebraska and located on a homestead in Nuckolls county. In 1874 he was married to Anna M. Littrell who has preceded him in death - August, 1935. To this union were born ten children. Five daughters remain to mourn the passing of their father. They are: Mrs. Alice Adamson, Wauneta, Nebr; Mrs. Zella Overton, Clay Center, Nebr; Mrs. Sarah Moore, Greeley, Colorado; Mrs. Jennie Humerickhouse, Loveland, Colorado; and Stell Kay, Marseland, Nebr. There are 22 grand children and 22 great grand children. Surviving also is his aged brother, Will Felton of Angus, Nebr. Mr. Felton accepted Christ as his Savior early in life and was baptized into the likeness of His death, burial and resurrection. In 1873 he united with the Oxbow Christian Church, being the first addition to that congregation after it was organized and chartered. He labored with that congregation for sixty full years. He and his good wife moved to Edgar in 1933 and transferred their membership to the Christian Church there. Mr. Felton has always had an intensive interest in his home, church, community and state. In addition to his many local interests he served for two terms in the state legislature -- 1891-1893. His inspiring presence will be missed, but his influence for good will live on and on in the hearts of his many friends and relatives. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 27, from the Edgar Christian Church, in charge of W.J. Etherton and Robert E. Hanson. Burial was made in the family lot in the Edgar cemetery on March 31, 1938.²