Elaine L. Ellsworth1,2,3,4

F, b. March 19, 1921, d. February 23, 2018
FatherKarl W. Ellsworth1,5,2,3 b. August 8, 1895, d. May 29, 1975
MotherAnna M. Johnson1,5,3 b. 1891, d. 1949
     Elaine L. Ellsworth was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Shelby, Polk Co., Nebraska.4 She was born on March 19, 1921 at Sherman, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.2,3,4 As of June 22, 1945,her married name was Lutz.3 She married Olimpio Buccimazza on June 22, 1945.3 Elaine L. Ellsworth died on February 23, 2018 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 96.3,4 She ELLSWORTH, Elaine L., March 19, 1921 - February 23, 2018. Elaine L. Ellsworth was born March 19, 1921 in Shelby, Nebraska. Her parents were Anna and Karl Ellsworth. She had one brother, Clayton Ellsworth. Elaine came to California in 1942 and was one of the many "Rosie the Riveter." Elaine was a teacher in a one-room school in Nebraska for four years. On June 22, 1945 she married Olimpio Buccimazza (Lon Lutz). Together, they had one daughter, Linda Lou, who preceded Elaine in death. One of Elaine's forefathers, Eliza Ellsworth, came to America in 1754 from Cambridge, England. He was the father of Oliver Ellsworth, the third Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Elaine leaves to cherish her memory her nephew Monte Ellsworth, and his children James and Daniel Ellsworth. She was blessed to have so many close friends. Elaine was saddened by the early death of her only child, Linda Lon. Now, they are once again united, being side by side in a little cemetery in Shelby, Nebraska. on March 3, 2018.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 33, District 2, Canada Precinct, Polk Co., Nebraska1
1940Dwelling 113, District 72-2, Canada Precinct, Polk Co., Nebraska5

Family

Olimpio Buccimazza b. February 10, 1912, d. November 14, 1977
Marriage*Elaine L. Ellsworth married Olimpio Buccimazza on June 22, 1945.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S10927] Nebraska State Library and Archives Commission, Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-1994.
  3. [S513] Los Angeles Times, From the Elaine L. Ellsworth obituary in the Mar 3, 2018 edition.
  4. [S3980] Graceland Cemetery, Polk Co., NE, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Alvin Pre "Alva" Brandt1,2,3

M, b. October 15, 1906, d. August 9, 1972
     Alvin Pre "Alva" Brandt was buried at Riverside Cemetery (also known as Emmett Cemetery), Emmett, Gem Co., Idaho.1 His Social Security Number was 505-07-8877.4 He married Della May Ellsworth, daughter of Clayton Blair Ellsworth and Viola Shrilda Frances Conner.1 Alvin Pre "Alva" Brandt was born on October 15, 1906 at Colorado.2,4 He died on August 9, 1972 at Deschutes Co., Oregon, at age 65.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 167, District 35-49, Fort Collins, Larimer Co., Colorado2

Occupation

1940Tire man2

Family

Della May Ellsworth b. May 9, 1905, d. March 27, 1977
Marriage*Alvin Pre "Alva" Brandt married Della May Ellsworth, daughter of Clayton Blair Ellsworth and Viola Shrilda Frances Conner.1 

Citations

  1. [S2286] Riverside Cemetery, Gem Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GSsr=161&GRid=36232672&CRid=80457&df=all&
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Louis L. Hill1

M, b. March 29, 1910, d. March 25, 2005
     His Social Security Number was 520-05-6023.2 Louis L. Hill was buried at Riverside Cemetery (also known as Emmett Cemetery), Emmett, Gem Co., Idaho.1 He married Minnie F. Ellsworth, daughter of Clayton Blair Ellsworth and Viola Shrilda Frances Conner.1 Louis L. Hill was born on March 29, 1910 at Kansas.1 He died on March 25, 2005 at Gem Co., Idaho, at age 94.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 434, District 8-12A, Torrington, Goshen Co., Wyoming3

Occupation

1940Laundry truck driver3

Family

Minnie F. Ellsworth b. February 2, 1911, d. February 21, 1978
Marriage*Louis L. Hill married Minnie F. Ellsworth, daughter of Clayton Blair Ellsworth and Viola Shrilda Frances Conner.1 

Citations

  1. [S2286] Riverside Cemetery, Gem Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GSsr=161&GRid=36232672&CRid=80457&df=all&
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Jennie Bates1,2

F, b. February 2, 1860, d. August 11, 1943
     Jennie Bates was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.2 She was born on February 2, 1860 at Ohio.3,2 As of circa 1897,her married name was Masters.4 She married Jasper Crous Masters, son of John Masters and Jane Conner, on December 22, 1897 at Livingston Co., Illinois.1 Jennie Bates died on August 11, 1943 at Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois, at age 83.5,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 19, District 111, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois3
1910Dwelling 31, District 28, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois4
1920Dwelling 194, District 29, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois6
1930Dwelling 366, District 20, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois7

Family

Jasper Crous Masters b. October 3, 1859, d. March 2, 1947
Marriage*Jennie Bates married Jasper Crous Masters, son of John Masters and Jane Conner, on December 22, 1897 at Livingston Co., Illinois.1 

Citations

  1. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  2. [S3921] Graceland Cemetery, Livingston Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1530] Illinois State Archives, Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916–1950.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Dorcas Jane Oppy1,2

F, b. May 9, 1860, d. February 2, 1894
     Dorcas Jane Oppy was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.2 Her married name was Masters.3 She was born on May 9, 1860.2 She married Jasper Crous Masters, son of John Masters and Jane Conner, on January 25, 1883 at Livingston Co., Illinois.1 Dorcas Jane Oppy died on February 2, 1894 at age 33.2

Family

Jasper Crous Masters b. October 3, 1859, d. March 2, 1947
Marriage*She married Jasper Crous Masters, son of John Masters and Jane Conner, on January 25, 1883 at Livingston Co., Illinois.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  2. [S3921] Graceland Cemetery, Livingston Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.

Stella F. Masters1,2

F, b. April, 1892
FatherWilliam Albert Masters2,1 b. August 23, 1863, d. May 11, 1939
MotherRosa Alice Bryant2,1 b. March 25, 1868, d. April 21, 1944
     Stella F. Masters was born in April, 1892 at Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois.3,1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 57, District 111, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 12, District 28, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois2

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp

Martin J. Masters1

M, b. December 9, 1855, d. March 9, 1856
FatherJohn Masters1 b. 1831, d. June 16, 1906
MotherJane Conner1 b. April 15, 1833, d. January 29, 1895
     Martin J. Masters was born on December 9, 1855.1 He died on March 9, 1856.1

Citations

  1. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp

Maud Dorcas Masters1,2,3,4

F, b. 1883, d. 1971
FatherJasper Crous Masters1,2 b. October 3, 1859, d. March 2, 1947
MotherDorcas Jane Oppy1,2 b. May 9, 1860, d. February 2, 1894
     Maud Dorcas Masters was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.5 She was born in 1883 at Illinois.5 As of February 10, 1909,her married name was Monroe.2 She married Burtman "Bert" Monroe on February 10, 1909 at Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.2,3 Maud Dorcas Masters died in 1971 at Illinois.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 19, District 111, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 168, District 29, Ward 2, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois6
1920Dwelling 139, District 29, Indian Grove, Livingston Co., Illinois4
1930Dwelling 374, District 20, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois7
1940Dwelling 409, District 53-23, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois8

Family

Burtman "Bert" Monroe b. August 19, 1881, d. October 9, 1952
Marriage*Maud Dorcas Masters married Burtman "Bert" Monroe on February 10, 1909 at Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  3. [S2480] Pantagraph, The, From the Burtman Monroe obituary in the Oct 14, 1952 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3921] Graceland Cemetery, Livingston Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2480] Pantagraph, The, From the E. Fern Wharton obituary in the Sep 6, 1999 edition.

Harvey Lee Masters1,2,3,4

M, b. July 5, 1886, d. June, 1963
FatherJasper Crous Masters5,4 b. October 3, 1859, d. March 2, 1947
MotherDorcas Jane Oppy5,4 b. May 9, 1860, d. February 2, 1894
     His Social Security Number was 329-03-3125.6 Harvey Lee Masters was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.7,3 He was born on July 5, 1886 at Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.6,2 He married Stella Mae Olmstead in 1908 at Livingston Co., Illinois.4 Harvey Lee Masters died in June, 1963 at Illinois at age 76.6,3 He Harvey L. Masters, beloved husband of Marion M. and the late Stella Mae; fond father of Kenneth H., Vincent E., Mrs. Eugene Dorcas Wdowiak, and Newton O; one granddaughter; brother of Mrs. Alva Corter. Funeral Monday, 11 a. m., from Fitzgerald & Karsten Funeral Home, 1571 Maple avenue, Evanston. Interment Graceland cemetery, Fairbury, Ill., at 2 p.m. on June 22, 1963.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 19, District 111, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois5
1910Dwelling 44, District 37, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois9
1920Dwelling 100, District 29, Indian Grove Township, Livingston Co., Illinois1
1930Dwelling 237, District 2123, Evanston, Cook Co., Illinois10
1940Dwelling 56, District 16-179, Evanston, Cook Co., Illinois11

Occupation

1910Farmer9
1920Coal teamster1
1930Building laborer10
1940Clothing store maintenance11

Family

Stella Mae Olmstead b. 1890, d. January 22, 1940
Marriage*Harvey Lee Masters married Stella Mae Olmstead in 1908 at Livingston Co., Illinois.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Harvey L. Masters obituary in the Jun 22, 1963 edition.
  4. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3921] Graceland Cemetery, Livingston Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Harvey L. Masters obituary in the Jnu 22, 1963 edition.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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.

William Floyd Masters1,2,3

M, b. April 5, 1924, d. June 27, 2005
FatherWilliam Alvin Masters1,2,4,5 b. November 23, 1885, d. January 23, 1960
MotherIda Sophia Augusta Reinke1,2,4,5 b. April 14, 1890, d. April 25, 1924
     His Social Security Number was 350-12-5660.6 William Floyd Masters was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 1707 N. 12th Street, Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois.3 He married Judith May Hannold.2 William Floyd Masters married Delores Vaughan.2 William Floyd Masters was born on April 5, 1924 at Iowa.1,2,6 He died on June 27, 2005 at Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois, at age 81.6,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 315, District 20, Fairbury, Livingston Co., IllinoisEnumerated in the household of his grandfather William Masters1

Family 1

Delores Vaughan
Marriage*William Floyd Masters married Delores Vaughan.2 

Family 2

Judith May Hannold
Marriage*William Floyd Masters married Judith May Hannold.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S478] Leonard and Related Surnames 8-15-04, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2957945&id=I23639
  3. [S4130] Sunset Cemetery, Adams Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S4128] Daily Leader, The, From the Opal Austman obituary in the Jan 31, 2012 edition.
  5. [S2480] Pantagraph, The, From the Rosamond E. Zehr obituary in the Sep 15, 2013 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Rosamond E. "Rosie" Masters1,2,3

F, b. October 17, 1920, d. September 14, 2013
FatherWilliam Alvin Masters1,2,4,5,3 b. November 23, 1885, d. January 23, 1960
MotherIda Sophia Augusta Reinke1,2,4,5,3 b. April 14, 1890, d. April 25, 1924
     Rosamond E. "Rosie" Masters was buried at South Apostolic Christian Cemetery, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.3 She was born on October 17, 1920 at Rockford Township, Floyd Co., Iowa.2,3 As of February 10, 1940,her married name was Zehr.2 She married Harvey William Zehr Sr. on February 10, 1940.2,3 Rosamond E. "Rosie" Masters died on September 14, 2013 at Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois, at age 92.3 She FAIRBURY - Rosamond E. Rosie Zehr, 92, of Fairbury died at 2:50 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 14, 2013) at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Apostolic Christian Church, Fairbury, with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be in South Apostolic Christian Cemetery, Fairbury. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury, and one hour prior to the service at Tuesday the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed to the Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. Rosamond Esther was born Oct. 17, 1920, in Rockford, Iowa, to William Alvin and Ida Sophia Reinke Masters. She grew up in Peoria and Fairbury. Rosamonds mother died when she was three years old. She moved to Fairbury in 1923, and lived with her grandparents, William Albert and Rosa Bryant Masters. She then moved to Peoria in 1934, and graduated from Peoria Central High School in 1938. She married Harvey William Zehr Sr. on Feb. 10, 1940. He died June 20, 1997. She is survived by two sons, Harvey William Zehr Jr., Urbandale, Iowa, and Robert (Kathy) Zehr, Fruitland Park, Fla; five grandchildren, Robin Zehr, Urbandale, Iowa; Rebekah (Daniel) Fehr, Fairbury; Jamey (John) Apps, Bloomington; Robert Jr. (Stacy), Irvine, Calif; and Harvey William Zehr III (Sara), North Liberty, Iowa; one step-granddaughter, Megan Doonan, Summerfield, Fla; four great-grandchildren, Whitney, Oliver, Jax and Alice; three stepgreat-grandchildren, Justis, Jace and Jerzea; and two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Strieb and Mildred Allen, both of Fairbury. Rosamond was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two sisters, Opal Austman and Ruth Hippen; and three brothers, Art Masters, William Floyd Masters and Everett Fritz Masters. Rosie lived her entire married life on the family farm south of Fairbury. She moved to Fairview Haven Retirement Community in August 2013. The family wants to acknowledge the excellent care she received from OSF Hospice and Fairview Haven. She loved visits from friends, family and also enjoyed flowers and animals, especially her dog, Buddy. She enjoyed country living and being involved with the family farm doing anything to remain productive and helpful. In retirement she enjoyed the opportunity to travel extensively with her sons. on September 15, 2013.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 315, District 20, Fairbury, Livingston Co., IllinoisEnumerated in the household of her grandfather William Masters1

Family

Harvey William Zehr Sr. b. January 24, 1916, d. June 20, 1997
Marriage*Rosamond E. "Rosie" Masters married Harvey William Zehr Sr. on February 10, 1940.2,3 
Children
  • Harvey William Zehr Jr.3
  • Robert Howard Zehr3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S478] Leonard and Related Surnames 8-15-04, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2957945&id=I23639
  3. [S2480] Pantagraph, The, From the Rosamond E. Zehr obituary in the Sep 15, 2013 edition.
  4. [S2480] Pantagraph, The, From the Ruth I. Hippen obituary in the Jul 24, 2009 edition.
  5. [S4128] Daily Leader, The, From the Opal Austman obituary in the Jan 31, 2012 edition.

Everett Julius "Fritz" Masters1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 25, 1915, d. July 13, 1944
FatherWilliam Alvin Masters1,2,3,7,4,6 b. November 23, 1885, d. January 23, 1960
MotherIda Sophia Augusta Reinke1,2,3,4,6 b. April 14, 1890, d. April 25, 1924
     Everett Julius "Fritz" Masters was buried at Forrest Township Cemetery, Forrest, Livingston Co., Illinois.5 He was born on November 25, 1915 at Blue Earth Co., Minnesota.3,5 He married Mildred Metz on November 21, 1940.3 Everett Julius "Fritz" Masters died on July 13, 1944 at New Guinea at age 28.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 117, District 118, Rockford Township, Floyd Co., Iowa2
1930Dwelling 20, District 17, Forrest Township, Livingston Co., Illinois1
1940Dwelling 23, District 53-20, Forrest, Livingston Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1940Cheese maker7

Family

Mildred Metz
Marriage*Everett Julius "Fritz" Masters married Mildred Metz on November 21, 1940.3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S478] Leonard and Related Surnames 8-15-04, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2957945&id=I23639
  4. [S4128] Daily Leader, The, From the Opal Austman obituary in the Jan 31, 2012 edition.
  5. [S2703] Forrest Township Cemetery, Livingston Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=austman&GSfn=harry&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=34127900&CRid=631073&df=all&
  6. [S2480] Pantagraph, The, From the Rosamond E. Zehr obituary in the Sep 15, 2013 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Arthur Lee "Art" Masters1,2,3,4

M, b. June 16, 1918, d. September 26, 2003
FatherWilliam Alvin Masters1,2,5,6,7,8 b. November 23, 1885, d. January 23, 1960
MotherIda Sophia Augusta Reinke1,2,5,7,8 b. April 14, 1890, d. April 25, 1924
     Arthur Lee "Art" Masters was buried at Forrest Township Cemetery, Forrest, Livingston Co., Illinois.4 His Social Security Number was 359-03-5329.9 He married Genevieve Lutrell.5,4,10,3,11 Arthur Lee "Art" Masters was born on June 16, 1918 at Minnesota.2,9,4 He died on September 26, 2003 at Gibson City, Ford Co., Illinois, at age 85.9,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 117, District 118, Rockford Township, Floyd Co., Iowa2
1930Dwelling 20, District 17, Forrest Township, Livingston Co., Illinois1
1940Dwelling 23, District 53-20, Forrest, Livingston Co., Illinois6

Occupation

1940Cheese factory foeld worker6

Family

Genevieve Lutrell b. May 31, 1922, d. July 5, 1997
Marriage*Arthur Lee "Art" Masters married Genevieve Lutrell.5,4,10,3,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2480] Pantagraph, The, From the Kay F. Masters obituary in the May 10, 2007 edition.
  4. [S2703] Forrest Township Cemetery, Livingston Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=austman&GSfn=harry&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=34127900&CRid=631073&df=all&
  5. [S478] Leonard and Related Surnames 8-15-04, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2957945&id=I23639
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S4128] Daily Leader, The, From the Opal Austman obituary in the Jan 31, 2012 edition.
  8. [S2480] Pantagraph, The, From the Rosamond E. Zehr obituary in the Sep 15, 2013 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2480] Pantagraph, The, From the Ruth I. Hippen obituary in the Jul 24, 2009 edition.
  11. [S2480] Pantagraph, The, From the Joy R. Trainor obituary in the Jun 14, 2009 edition.

Ruth I. Masters1

F, b. September 14, 1912, d. July 22, 2009
FatherWilliam Alvin Masters1,2,3,4,5 b. November 23, 1885, d. January 23, 1960
MotherIda Sophia Augusta Reinke1,2,3,4,5 b. April 14, 1890, d. April 25, 1924
     Her Social Security Number was 320-26-3346.6 Ruth I. Masters was buried at Forrest Township Cemetery, Forrest, Livingston Co., Illinois.3 She was born on September 14, 1912 at Vernon Center, Blue Earth Co., Minnesota.2,3,6 As of June 23, 1934,her married name was Hippen.2 She married Roy D. Hippen on June 23, 1934 at Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin.2,3 Ruth I. Masters died on July 22, 2009 at Forrest, Livingston Co., Illinois, at age 96.3,6 She FORREST - Ruth I. Hippen, 96, a resident of Fairview Haven Nursing Home, Fairbury, formerly of Forrest, died at 5:05 a.m. Wednesday (July 22, 2009) at the home. Her funeral will be at noon Saturday at Martin-Burke Funeral Home, Forrest, with the Rev. Corrine Blissard officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, where memorials may be made to the Fairview Haven Nursing Home or to a charity of the donor's choice. Interment will be at Forrest Township Cemetery. She was born Sept. 14, 1912, in Vernon Center, Minn., a daughter of William A. and Ida Rienke Masters. She married Roy D. Hippen on June 23, 1934, in Madison, Wis. He preceded her in death on Jan. 12, 1972. Ruth is survived by two daughters, Yvonne Carlson, Las Vegas, Nev., and Gwen Love, Redding, Calif; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Opal Austman, Forrest, and Rosamond Zehr, Fairbury; one sister-in-law, Mildred Allen, Fairbury; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Royalene Davis; one great-granddaughter; and three brothers. She was a lifetime homemaker and was a cook at Forrest-Strawn-Wing High School for many years. Ruth enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Forrest United Methodist Church, Women's Society and the J.A. Folwell American Legion Post 174 Auxiliary.
on July 24, 2009.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 117, District 118, Rockford Township, Floyd Co., Iowa1
1940Dwelling 1, District 53-20, Forrest, Livingston Co., Illinois7

Family

Roy D. Hippen b. June 30, 1903, d. January 12, 1972
Marriage*Ruth I. Masters married Roy D. Hippen on June 23, 1934 at Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin.2,3 
Children
  • Yvonne D. Hippen3,7
  • Gwendolyn R. "Gwen" Hippen3,7
  • Royalene Hippen3 b. October 20, 1942, d. April 9, 1994

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S478] Leonard and Related Surnames 8-15-04, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2957945&id=I23639
  3. [S2480] Pantagraph, The, From the Ruth I. Hippen obituary in the Jul 24, 2009 edition.
  4. [S4128] Daily Leader, The, From the Opal Austman obituary in the Jan 31, 2012 edition.
  5. [S2480] Pantagraph, The, From the Rosamond E. Zehr obituary in the Sep 15, 2013 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Roy D. Hippen1,2,3

M, b. June 30, 1903, d. January 12, 1972
     His Social Security Number was 343-09-2002.4 Roy D. Hippen was buried at Forrest Township Cemetery, Forrest, Livingston Co., Illinois.3 He was born on June 30, 1903 at Illinois.1,4,5 He married Ruth I. Masters, daughter of William Alvin Masters and Ida Sophia Augusta Reinke, on June 23, 1934 at Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin.1,2 Roy D. Hippen died on January 12, 1972 at age 68.1,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 1, District 53-20, Forrest, Livingston Co., Illinois5

Occupation

1940Bookkeeper5

Family

Ruth I. Masters b. September 14, 1912, d. July 22, 2009
Marriage*Roy D. Hippen married Ruth I. Masters, daughter of William Alvin Masters and Ida Sophia Augusta Reinke, on June 23, 1934 at Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin.1,2 
Children
  • Yvonne D. Hippen2,5
  • Gwendolyn R. "Gwen" Hippen2,5
  • Royalene Hippen2 b. October 20, 1942, d. April 9, 1994

Citations

  1. [S478] Leonard and Related Surnames 8-15-04, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2957945&id=I23639
  2. [S2480] Pantagraph, The, From the Ruth I. Hippen obituary in the Jul 24, 2009 edition.
  3. [S2703] Forrest Township Cemetery, Livingston Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=austman&GSfn=harry&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=34127900&CRid=631073&df=all&
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Genevieve Lutrell1,2,3,4

F, b. May 31, 1922, d. July 5, 1997
     Genevieve Lutrell was buried at Forrest Township Cemetery, Forrest, Livingston Co., Illinois.5 Her Social Security Number was 339-16-2143.6 Her married name was Masters.1 She married Arthur Lee "Art" Masters, son of William Alvin Masters and Ida Sophia Augusta Reinke.1,5,2,3,4 Genevieve Lutrell was born on May 31, 1922.6 She died on July 5, 1997 at age 75.6

Family

Arthur Lee "Art" Masters b. June 16, 1918, d. September 26, 2003
Marriage*She married Arthur Lee "Art" Masters, son of William Alvin Masters and Ida Sophia Augusta Reinke.1,5,2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S478] Leonard and Related Surnames 8-15-04, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2957945&id=I23639
  2. [S2480] Pantagraph, The, From the Ruth I. Hippen obituary in the Jul 24, 2009 edition.
  3. [S2480] Pantagraph, The, From the Kay F. Masters obituary in the May 10, 2007 edition.
  4. [S2480] Pantagraph, The, From the Joy R. Trainor obituary in the Jun 14, 2009 edition.
  5. [S2703] Forrest Township Cemetery, Livingston Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=austman&GSfn=harry&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=34127900&CRid=631073&df=all&
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Harvey William Zehr Sr.1,2

M, b. January 24, 1916, d. June 20, 1997
     His Social Security Number was 352-28-8274.3 Harvey William Zehr Sr. was born on January 24, 1916 at Illinois.1,3 He married Rosamond E. "Rosie" Masters, daughter of William Alvin Masters and Ida Sophia Augusta Reinke, on February 10, 1940.1,2 Harvey William Zehr Sr. died on June 20, 1997 at age 81.1,3,2

Family

Rosamond E. "Rosie" Masters b. October 17, 1920, d. September 14, 2013
Marriage*He married Rosamond E. "Rosie" Masters, daughter of William Alvin Masters and Ida Sophia Augusta Reinke, on February 10, 1940.1,2 
Children
  • Harvey William Zehr Jr.2
  • Robert Howard Zehr2

Citations

  1. [S478] Leonard and Related Surnames 8-15-04, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2957945&id=I23639
  2. [S2480] Pantagraph, The, From the Rosamond E. Zehr obituary in the Sep 15, 2013 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Stella Mae Olmstead1,2,3

F, b. 1890, d. January 22, 1940
     Stella Mae Olmstead was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.4 She was born in 1890 at Illinois.5,4 As of 1908,her married name was Masters.3 She married Harvey Lee Masters, son of Jasper Crous Masters and Dorcas Jane Oppy, in 1908 at Livingston Co., Illinois.3 Stella Mae Olmstead died on January 22, 1940 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 44, District 37, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois5
1920Dwelling 100, District 29, Indian Grove Township, Livingston Co., Illinois6
1930Dwelling 237, District 2123, Evanston, Cook Co., Illinois7

Family

Harvey Lee Masters b. July 5, 1886, d. June, 1963
Marriage*Stella Mae Olmstead married Harvey Lee Masters, son of Jasper Crous Masters and Dorcas Jane Oppy, in 1908 at Livingston Co., Illinois.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2760] Schneider/Verdegan/Josi Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/9604838/person/79494020
  2. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  3. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  4. [S3921] Graceland Cemetery, Livingston Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Harvey L. Masters obituary in the Jun 22, 1963 edition.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Kenneth Harvey Masters1,2,3

M, b. January 27, 1910, d. November 2, 1973
FatherHarvey Lee Masters4,1,5,6 b. July 5, 1886, d. June, 1963
MotherStella Mae Olmstead4,1,5,6 b. 1890, d. January 22, 1940
     His Social Security Number was 329-03-7253.7 Kenneth Harvey Masters was born on January 27, 1910 at Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.2,7,8 He married Ann Sarah Unknown before October, 1940.2 Kenneth Harvey Masters married Zela Humber in 1949.3 Kenneth Harvey Masters and Zela Humber were divorced in May, 1954.3 Kenneth Harvey Masters married Margaret F. DeLaunay on August 31, 1954 at Seward, Alaska Territory.3 Kenneth Harvey Masters died on November 2, 1973 at Alaska at age 63.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 44, District 37, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois4
1920Dwelling 100, District 29, Indian Grove Township, Livingston Co., Illinois1
1930Dwelling 237, District 2123, Evanston, Cook Co., Illinois5

Occupation

1930Private home chauffeur5

Family 1

Ann Sarah Unknown
Marriage*Kenneth Harvey Masters married Ann Sarah Unknown before October, 1940.2 

Family 2

Zela Humber
Marriage*Kenneth Harvey Masters married Zela Humber in 1949.3 
Divorce* Kenneth Harvey Masters and Zela Humber were divorced in May, 1954.3 

Family 3

Margaret F. DeLaunay b. circa 1915
Marriage*Kenneth Harvey Masters married Margaret F. DeLaunay on August 31, 1954 at Seward, Alaska Territory.3 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S8861] Unknown compiler, Alaska, Vital Records, 1818 -1963.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Harvey L. Masters obituary in the Jun 22, 1963 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Vincent Eugene Masters1,2,3

M, b. September 8, 1911, d. May 24, 1978
FatherHarvey Lee Masters1,4,5,6 b. July 5, 1886, d. June, 1963
MotherStella Mae Olmstead1,4,6 b. 1890, d. January 22, 1940
     His Social Security Number was 329-03-7788.7 Vincent Eugene Masters was buried at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Heights, Cook Co., Illinois.8,2 He was born on September 8, 1911 at Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.7,3 He married Bernice Elizabeth Josi on May 25, 1940 at Clark Co., Nevada.8,2 Vincent Eugene Masters died on May 24, 1978 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas, at age 66.8 He Vincent E. Masters of Clarksville, Ark., former resident of the Chicago suburban area, beloved husband of Bernice E., nee Josi; dear brother of Dorcas E. (Eugene) Wdowiak, Kenneth and Newton (Ann) Masters. Visitation Saturday 3 to 9:30 p.m. at Oehler Funeral Home, Lee at Perry Streets, Des Plaines, where services will be held Sunday 2 p.m. Interment at family convenience Memory Gardens Cemetery. on May 27, 1978.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 100, District 29, Indian Grove Township, Livingston Co., Illinois1
1930Dwelling 237, District 2123, Evanston, Cook Co., Illinois4
1940Dwelling 56, District 16-179, Evanston, Cook Co., Illinois5

Occupation

1930Retail clothing salesman4
1940Nail factory machinist5

Family

Bernice Elizabeth Josi b. August 10, 1918, d. April 30, 1999
Marriage*Vincent Eugene Masters married Bernice Elizabeth Josi on May 25, 1940 at Clark Co., Nevada.8,2 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Vincent E. Masters obituary in the May 27, 1978 edition.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Harvey L. Masters obituary in the Jun 22, 1963 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2760] Schneider/Verdegan/Josi Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/9604838/person/79494020

Dorcas Elizabeth Masters1,2

F, b. April 8, 1913, d. July 13, 1994
FatherHarvey Lee Masters1,3,2,4 b. July 5, 1886, d. June, 1963
MotherStella Mae Olmstead1,3,2,4 b. 1890, d. January 22, 1940
     Her Social Security Number was 350-09-8410.5 Dorcas Elizabeth Masters was born on April 8, 1913 at Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.5,2 As of circa 1937,her married name was Wdowiak.6 She married Eugene Joseph Wdowiak circa 1937.6,4 Dorcas Elizabeth Masters died on July 13, 1994 at Illinois at age 81.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 100, District 29, Indian Grove Township, Livingston Co., Illinois1
1930Dwelling 237, District 2123, Evanston, Cook Co., Illinois3
1940Dwelling 374, District 103-2196, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1930Notions saleslady3
1940Parroll clerk7

Family

Eugene Joseph Wdowiak b. June 18, 1912, d. March 5, 2002
Marriage*Dorcas Elizabeth Masters married Eugene Joseph Wdowiak circa 1937.6,4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Harvey L. Masters obituary in the Jun 22, 1963 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1614] Chicago Sun-Times, From the Eugene J. Wdowiak obituary in the Mar 10, 2002 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Newton Otis Masters1,2,3,4

M, b. June 26, 1915, d. February 25, 1985
FatherHarvey Lee Masters1,5,6,7 b. July 5, 1886, d. June, 1963
MotherStella Mae Olmstead1,5,7 b. 1890, d. January 22, 1940
     His Social Security Number was 335-09-5447.8 Newton Otis Masters was buried at Ridgewood Cemetery, 9900 North Milwaukee Avenue, Des Plaines, Cook Co., Illinois.4 He married Ann Unknown.9,4 Newton Otis Masters was born on June 26, 1915 at Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.8,2 He died on February 25, 1985 at Cook Co., Illinois, at age 69.8,3,4 He Newton Otis Masters, 69, of Northfield, formerly of Morton Grove, Feb. 25, beloved husband of Ann; loving father of Linda (John) Kirschbaum; grandfather of John; brother of Dorcas Wdowiak and the late Vincent Masters. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 9 p.m. at Wm. H. Scott Funaral Home, 1104 Waukegan Rd., Glenview, where service will be held Thursday 11 a.m., interment Ridgewood on February 27, 1985.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 100, District 29, Indian Grove Township, Livingston Co., Illinois1
1930Dwelling 237, District 2123, Evanston, Cook Co., Illinois5
1940Dwelling 56, District 16-179, Evanston, Cook Co., Illinois6

Occupation

1940Golf shop teacher6

Family

Ann Unknown b. December 13, 1913, d. December, 1991
Marriage*Newton Otis Masters married Ann Unknown.9,4 
Child
  • Linda Masters4,10

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S1762] Cook County Clerk Genealogy Records, Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988.
  4. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Newton Otis Masters obituary in the Feb 27, 1985 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Harvey L. Masters obituary in the Jun 22, 1963 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Vincent E. Masters obituary in the May 27, 1978 edition.
  10. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Ann Masters obituary in the Dec 24, 1991 edition.

Sarah Frances "Fannie" McClure1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 23, 1854, d. February 13, 1936
FatherJoseph McClure1,2 b. August 12, 1832, d. November 5, 1912
MotherMartha Conner1,2 b. February 23, 1835, d. November 10, 1871
     Sarah Frances "Fannie" McClure was buried at Highland Cemetery, Cascade Springs, Fall River Co., South Dakota.6 She was born on December 23, 1854 at Millcreek, Jones Co., Iowa; Her gravestone has an incorrect birth year of 1845.5,6 As of November 9, 1875,her married name was Cox.5 She married Enos Sylvester Cox on November 9, 1875 at Plattsmouth, Cass Co., Nebraska.5 Sarah Frances "Fannie" McClure died on February 13, 1936 at Hot Springs, Fall River Co., South Dakota, at age 81.5,7

Census Records

1860Dwelling 620, Rock Bluffs Post Office, Cass Co., Nebraska1
1870Dwelling 12, Weeping Water, Cass Co., Nebraska2
1880Dwelling 9, District 10, Town 6, 24 North Range West, Frontier Co., Nebraska8
1900Dwelling 86, District 15, Cheyenne River, Fall River Co., South Dakota9
1910Dwelling 79, District 17, Cascade Voting Precinct, Fall River Co., South Dakota3
1920Dwelling 47, District 56, Cascade Precinct, Fall River Co., South Dakota10
1930Dwelling 8, District 48, Township 9, Fall River Co., South Dakota11

Family

Enos Sylvester Cox b. March 2, 1846, d. February 1, 1935
Marriage*Sarah Frances "Fannie" McClure married Enos Sylvester Cox on November 9, 1875 at Plattsmouth, Cass Co., Nebraska.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S480] South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota Births, 1856-1917.
  5. [S481] Unknown author, Howard & Related Families.
  6. [S2580] Highland Cemetery, Fall River Co., SD, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=cox&GSfn=sarah&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=44&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=38896236&CRid=97088&df=all&
  7. [S1189] South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota Deaths, 1879-1955.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Jennie May/Mae McClure1,2

F, b. May 12, 1857, d. August 8, 1955
FatherJoseph McClure3,4 b. August 12, 1832, d. November 5, 1912
MotherMartha Conner3,4 b. February 23, 1835, d. November 10, 1871
     Jennie May/Mae McClure was buried at Pringle Cemetery, Section 14 of Township 5 South Range 4 East of the Black Hills Meridian, Custer Co., South Dakota.2 She was born on May 12, 1857 at Iowa.3,2 As of February 2, 1878,her married name was Carroll.5 She married Piera Benton "Benjamin" "Ben" Carroll on February 2, 1878 at Mount Pleasant, Cass Co., Nebraska.5 Jennie May/Mae McClure died on August 8, 1955 at Custer, Custer Co., South Dakota, at age 98.2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 620, Rock Bluffs Post Office, Cass Co., Nebraska3
1870Dwelling 12, Weeping Water, Cass Co., Nebraska4
1880Dwelling 189, District 265, Liberty, Cass Co., Nebraska6
1900Dwelling 2, District 13, School District 19, Custer Co., South Dakota7
1910Dwelling 174, District 13, School District 19, Black Hills National Forest Reserve, Custer Co., South Dakota8
1920Dwelling 96, District 36, Pringle Township, Custer Co., South Dakota9
1930Dwelling 7, District 8, Pringle Township, Custer Co., South DakotaEnumerated in the household of her son Glenn10
1940Dwelling 24, District 17-7, Pringle Township, Custer Co., South Dakota11

Family

Piera Benton "Benjamin" "Ben" Carroll b. August, 1853, d. December 8, 1921
Marriage*Jennie May/Mae McClure married Piera Benton "Benjamin" "Ben" Carroll on February 2, 1878 at Mount Pleasant, Cass Co., Nebraska.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S480] South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota Births, 1856-1917.
  2. [S483] Sharon Jones (e-mail address), Pringle Cemetery, Custer Co., SD.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Fremont McClure1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 15, 1858, d. August 8, 1919
FatherJoseph McClure1,2 b. August 12, 1832, d. November 5, 1912
MotherMartha Conner1,2 b. February 23, 1835, d. November 10, 1871
     John Fremont McClure was buried at Lower Boise Cemetery, Parma, Canyon Co., Idaho.5,6 He was born on November 15, 1858 at Iowa.1,5,7 He married Ada May Miller on February 27, 1887 at Nebraska.3,5,4 John Fremont McClure died on August 8, 1919 at Notus, Canyon Co., Idaho, at age 60.7

Census Records

1860Dwelling 620, Rock Bluffs Post Office, Cass Co., Nebraska1
1870Dwelling 12, Weeping Water, Cass Co., Nebraska2
1900Dwelling 113, District 14, Custer, Custer Co., South Dakota8
1910Dwelling 112, District 99, Notus, Canyon Co., Idaho9

Occupation

1900Farm laborer8
1910Farmer9

Family

Ada May Miller b. September 27, 1866, d. November 24, 1962
Marriage*John Fremont McClure married Ada May Miller on February 27, 1887 at Nebraska.3,5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S480] South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota Births, 1856-1917.
  4. [S1533] Idaho Press-Tribune, From the Ada McClure obituary in the Nov 26, 1962 edition.
  5. [S1531] Michael Carroll Family, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3234953&id=I672
  6. [S1532] Van Collins, Todd Marshall Sue Crawford, Lower Boise Cemetery, Parma, Canyon Co., ID.
  7. [S518] Idaho Bureau of Health Policy and Vital Statistics, Idaho Death Index, 1890-1964.
  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. [S3763] Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. State Birth Index. Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Idaho, Birth Index, 1861-1914, Stillbirth Index, 1905-1966.

Charles Sumner McClure1,2,3,4

M, b. August 31, 1860, d. July 7, 1929
FatherJoseph McClure1 b. August 12, 1832, d. November 5, 1912
MotherMartha Conner1 b. February 23, 1835, d. November 10, 1871
     Charles Sumner McClure was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, near Coldbrook Recreation Area, Hot Springs, Fall River Co., South Dakota.3,4 He was born on August 31, 1860 at Weeping Water, Cass Co., Nebraska.1,3,5 He married Emma Marguritte Unknown circa 1887.6 Charles Sumner McClure died on July 7, 1929 at Fall River Co., South Dakota, at age 68.3,7,4 He Hot Springs, June 12 - Funeral services were held Wednesday at the United churches, with the Kev H. J. Lloyd in charge, for Charles McClure, a rancher of the Cascade country who died Monday. The deceased had lived in Fall River county since the early '80's and had a large circle of acquaintances. Burial took place at the Evergren cemetery. on July 12, 1929.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 12, Weeping Water, Cass Co., Nebraska1
1880Dwelling 9, District 10, Town 6, 24 North Range West, Frontier Co., Nebraska8
1900Dwelling 87, District 15, Cheyenne River, Fall River Co., South Dakota9
1910Dwelling 80, District 17, Cascade Voting Precinct, Fall River Co., South Dakota6
1920Dwelling 49, District 56, Cascade Precinct, Fall River Co., South Dakota2

Occupation

1880Wool grower8
1900Livestock raiser9
1910Farmer6
1920Farmer2

Family

Emma Marguritte Unknown b. July 26, 1864, d. November 30, 1938
Marriage*Charles Sumner McClure married Emma Marguritte Unknown circa 1887.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S484] Jodi Sides (e-mail address), Evergreen Cemetery, Fall River Co., South Dakota.
  4. [S2640] Rapid City Journal, From the Charles McClure obituary in the Jul 12, 1929 edition.
  5. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1189] South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota Deaths, 1879-1955.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Martha Elizabeth "Libby" McClure1,2

F, b. May, 1864, d. 1965
FatherJoseph McClure1 b. August 12, 1832, d. November 5, 1912
MotherMartha Conner1 b. February 23, 1835, d. November 10, 1871
     Martha Elizabeth "Libby" McClure was buried at Bartley Cemetery, Bartley, Red Willow Co., Nebraska.3 She was born in May, 1864 at Nebraska.3,2 As of circa 1884,her married name was Moore.2 She married Isaac Samuel Moore circa 1884.3,2 Martha Elizabeth "Libby" McClure died in 1965.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 12, Weeping Water, Cass Co., Nebraska1
1900Dwelling 195, District 141, B Precinct, Seward Co., Nebraska2
1910Dwelling 123, District 159, Township B, Seward Co., Nebraska4
1920Dwelling 62, District 170, Township B, Seward Co., Nebraska5
1930Dwelling 93, District 9, Bartley, Red Willow Co., Nebraska6
1940Dwelling 27, District 73-14, Bartley, Red Willow Co., Nebraska7

Family

Isaac Samuel Moore b. May, 1861, d. 1921
Marriage*Martha Elizabeth "Libby" McClure married Isaac Samuel Moore circa 1884.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4137] Bartley Cemetery, Red Willow Co., NE, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.