Romanza Marilyn McGinnis1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. April 16, 1925, d. September 26, 2014
FatherUlysses Perry "Uley" McGinnis1,5,6,8 b. May 26, 1903, d. April 24, 1971
MotherGeorgia Naomi Childers1,5,6,8 b. August 11, 1905, d. June 3, 1975
     Romanza Marilyn McGinnis was buried at Klamath Memorial Park, 2860 Memorial Drive, Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon.9 She was born on April 16, 1925 at Enterprise, Wallowa Co., Oregon.6 As of November 29, 1947,her married name was Crawford.10 She married Douglas Clifford Crawford on November 29, 1947 at Milwaukie, Clackamas Co., Oregon.6,10,11 Romanza Marilyn McGinnis died on September 26, 2014 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon, at age 89.6,12 She Marylin McGinnis Crawford, 89, passed away in Klamath Falls, Ore., Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. Marylin was born to Uley and Georgia McGinnis April 16, 1925 in Enterprise, Ore., where she grew up and attended school. She went into nurses training at The Dalles Hospital School of Nursing during World War II. After becoming a registered nurse, Marylin married Douglas Crawford of Joseph, Ore. They farmed in Joseph for several years before moving to Klamath Falls in 1960. Douglas worked for Weyerhaeuser Company. Marylin worked as a nurse and nursing supervisor at various hospitals in Klamath Falls. Marylin and Doug succeeded in raising four ornery Irish sons. In their later years, they moved to Keno and retired. Marylin was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Douglas; brothers, Howard, Pat and Gordon; sons, Martin, Kevin and Paul; daughters-in-law, Terry and Brenda C; and grandchild, Jeremy Schmaling. She is survived by her sister, Lolita (Jack) Fermanich, Wisconsin; son, Clifford (Brenda R), Klamath Falls; grandchildren, Daniel Crawford, Texas, David Crawford, Sutherland, Douglas Crawford, Michigan, Brandi Bushnell, Montana; Michael Hecker, Portland, Charlotte Abshere, Hillsboro, Susanne Schmaling, Colorado, Christen Stacey, Bend; and many nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren. Marylin loved to listen to music, sing, dance, garden, swim, read, tell stories and was an excellent fly fisherman. on October 5, 2014.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 10, District 4, Enterprise, Wallowa Co., Oregon1
1940Dwelling 51, District 32-3, Enterprise, Wallowa Co., Oregon5

Family

Douglas Clifford Crawford b. March 2, 1922, d. March 25, 1994
Marriage*Romanza Marilyn McGinnis married Douglas Clifford Crawford on November 29, 1947 at Milwaukie, Clackamas Co., Oregon.6,10,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1547] Oregonian, The, From the Gordon Andrew McGinnis obituary in the Apr 13, 2004 edition.
  3. [S1547] Oregonian, The, From the Howard Vernon McGinnis obituary in the Feb 4, 1996 edition.
  4. [S495] Wallowa County Chieftain, From the James Patrick McGinnis obituary in the Jun 22, 2006 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5142] Herald And News, From the Marylin McGinnis Crawford obituary in the Oct 5, 2014 edition.
  7. [S5142] Herald And News, From the Kevin Eric Crawford obituary in the Nov 5, 1998 edition.
  8. [S495] Wallowa County Chieftain, From the Lolita Amelia Fermanich obituary in the Mar 24, 2015 edition.
  9. [S5141] Klamath Memorial Park, Klamath Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S5142] Herald And News, From the Douglas Clifford Crawford obituary in the Mar 27, 1994 edition.
  11. [S1830] Unknown compiler, Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906-2009.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S5142] Herald And News, From the Martin John Crawford obituary in the Jan 12, 1989 edition.

Lolita Amelia "Pat" McGinnis1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. August 16, 1926, d. March 21, 2015
FatherUlysses Perry "Uley" McGinnis1,5,6 b. May 26, 1903, d. April 24, 1971
MotherGeorgia Naomi Childers1,5,6 b. August 11, 1905, d. June 3, 1975
     Lolita Amelia "Pat" McGinnis was buried at Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Antigo, Langlade Co., Wisconsin.7,6 She was born on August 16, 1926 at Enterprise, Wallowa Co., Oregon.6 As of January 15, 1947,her married name was Fermanich.8 She married John E. “Jack” Fermanich on January 15, 1947 at Mattoon, Shawano Co., Wisconsin.8,6 Lolita Amelia "Pat" McGinnis died on March 21, 2015 at Antigo, Langlade Co., Wisconsin, at age 88.6 She Lolita Amelia "Pat" Fermanich, age 88, of Bass Lake, Wis., died Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Antigo, Wis. Pat was born on Aug. 16, 1926, to the late Uley and Georgia (Childers) McGinnis in Enterprise, Ore. Pat was raised in Enterprise and graduated from Enterprise High School in 1944. On Jan. 15, 1947, she was united in marriage to John E. "Jack" Fermanich. He preceded her in death on Dec. 5, 2014. Pat was a member of SS. Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, traveling, reading and entertaining friends and family. Pat treasured her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jack and Pat lived on Bass Lake and in Winter Haven, Fla., where they welcomed family and friends to their home in a virtual open house for 60 years. Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen (Fred) Kelm of Antigo, and Marylin (David McElroy) McGinnis Fermanich of Orlando, Fla; three sons, Jeffrey (Therese) Fermanich of Antigo, Tim (Barb) Fermanich of Antigo, and Paul (Jodie) Fermanich of Bass Lake; 11 grandchildren, Jennifer, Rebecca, Tara, Beau, Timmi, John, Jacob, Caitlin, Chloe, Ellie, and Justin; 10 great-grandchildren, Matt, Scott, Jack, Greta, Lily, William, Benjamin, Izabelle, Emma, Stella, and Tate; four sisters-in-law, Marion Fermanich of Antigo, Mae McGinnis of Oregon, Liz McGinnis of Oregon, and Mary McGinnis of Oregon; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Pat was preceded in death by a sister, Marylin Crawford and three brothers Gordon, Howard, and Pat McGinnis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at SS. Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church, Antigo. Father Charles Hoffmann will officiate. Entombment will be in Queen of Peace Mausoleum. A memorial in Pat's name will be established for All Saints Catholic School. on March 24, 2015.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 10, District 4, Enterprise, Wallowa Co., Oregon1
1940Dwelling 51, District 32-3, Enterprise, Wallowa Co., Oregon5

Family

John E. “Jack” Fermanich b. September 3, 1924, d. December 5, 2014
Marriage*Lolita Amelia "Pat" McGinnis married John E. “Jack” Fermanich on January 15, 1947 at Mattoon, Shawano Co., Wisconsin.8,6 
Children
  • Kathleen M. Fermanich8,6
  • Jeffrey J. Fermanich8,6
  • Tim Fermanich8,6
  • Marylin Jean Fermanich8,6
  • Paul Michael Fermanich8,6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1547] Oregonian, The, From the Gordon Andrew McGinnis obituary in the Apr 13, 2004 edition.
  3. [S1547] Oregonian, The, From the Howard Vernon McGinnis obituary in the Feb 4, 1996 edition.
  4. [S495] Wallowa County Chieftain, From the James Patrick McGinnis obituary in the Jun 22, 2006 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S495] Wallowa County Chieftain, From the Lolita Amelia Fermanich obituary in the Mar 24, 2015 edition.
  7. [S8196] Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Langlade Co., WI, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S8197] Strasser-Roller Funeral Home, online www.strasserrollerfuneralhome.com, From the John E. Fermanich obituary.

Gordon Andrew McGinnis1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 30, 1928, d. March 4, 2004
FatherUlysses Perry "Uley" McGinnis1,6,7,8 b. May 26, 1903, d. April 24, 1971
MotherGeorgia Naomi Childers1,6,7,8 b. August 11, 1905, d. June 3, 1975
     His Social Security Number was 539-24-9675.9 Gordon Andrew McGinnis was buried at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE MT. Scott Boulevard, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.2,3 He was born on August 30, 1928 at Enterprise, Wallowa Co., Oregon.9,2,3,4 He married Elizabeth Hargus in 1962.3 Gordon Andrew McGinnis died on March 4, 2004 at Clackamas Co., Oregon, at age 75.9,2,3,5 He A service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2004, in Willamette National Cemetery for Gordon Andrew McGinnis, who died March 4 at age 75. Mr. McGinnis was born Aug. 30, 1928, in Enterprise. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a retired postal clerk who lived in the Portland area for more than 45 years. In 1962, he married Elizabeth Hargus. Survivors include his wife; daughters, Kelly Saucerman and Mary McGinnis; brother, Patrick; sisters, Marilyn Crawford and Lolita Fermanich; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements by Lincoln Memorial.
on April 13, 2004.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 10, District 4, Enterprise, Wallowa Co., Oregon1
1940Dwelling 51, District 32-3, Enterprise, Wallowa Co., Oregon6

Family

Elizabeth Hargus
Marriage*Gordon Andrew McGinnis married Elizabeth Hargus in 1962.3 
Children
  • Kelly McGinnis3
  • Mary McGinnis3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  3. [S1547] Oregonian, The, From the Gordon Andrew McGinnis obituary in the Apr 13, 2004 edition.
  4. [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.
  5. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5142] Herald And News, From the Marylin McGinnis Crawford obituary in the Oct 5, 2014 edition.
  8. [S495] Wallowa County Chieftain, From the Lolita Amelia Fermanich obituary in the Mar 24, 2015 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Howard Vernon McGinnis1,2,3,4

M, b. February 22, 1930, d. January 30, 1996
FatherUlysses Perry "Uley" McGinnis5,6,7,8 b. May 26, 1903, d. April 24, 1971
MotherGeorgia Naomi Childers5,6,7,8 b. August 11, 1905, d. June 3, 1975
     Howard Vernon McGinnis was buried at Enterprise Cemetery, Lostine, Wallowa Co., Oregon.2 His Social Security Number was 542-30-8416.9 He was born on February 22, 1930 at Enterprise, Wallowa Co., Oregon.9,2,4 He married Jessie Mae Cameron on June 11, 1955 at Klamath Co., Oregon.2,3 Howard Vernon McGinnis married Mary Martin Richardson on June 17, 1977 at Lincoln Co., Oregon.2,3 Howard Vernon McGinnis died on January 30, 1996 at Marion Co., Oregon, at age 65.9,2,4 He Howard Vernon McGinnis, 65, of Stayton, died Jan. 30, 1996, at age 65. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, in the Congregational Church in Enterprise. A memorial service will be held in Sublimity later. Mr. McGinnis was born Feb. 22, 1930, in Enterprise and graduated form high school there. He was an accountant for 40 years, the last 10 with the state Deparatment of Corrections. He graduated from Oregon Technical Institute in Klamath Falls in 1957. He married Jessie Mae Cameron in 1955. She died in 1970. They lived in Portland in the early 1950s. Mr. McGinnis married Mary Martin Richardson in 1977. She survives along with daughters, Nixie Stark of Portland and Rose Walsh of Sacramento; sons, Cameron of Cove, Gordon of Wilsonville and Roy Richardson of Albany; brothers, Gordon A. of Milwaukie and Patrick J. of Enterprise; sisters, Lolita Fermanich of Antigo, Wis., and Marylin Crawford of Keno; and nine grandchidlren. Interment will be in Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangementrs are by Weddle Funeral Home in Stayton. on February 4, 1996.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 10, District 4, Enterprise, Wallowa Co., Oregon5
1940Dwelling 51, District 32-3, Enterprise, Wallowa Co., Oregon6

Family 1

Jessie Mae Cameron b. February 7, 1929, d. July 5, 1971
Marriage*Howard Vernon McGinnis married Jessie Mae Cameron on June 11, 1955 at Klamath Co., Oregon.2,3 
Children
  • Rose McGinnis2
  • Gordon McGinnis2
  • Cameron M. McGinnis2
  • Nixie P. McGinnis2

Family 2

Mary Martin Richardson
Marriage*Howard Vernon McGinnis married Mary Martin Richardson on June 17, 1977 at Lincoln Co., Oregon.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S502] Janine M. Bork, Enterprise Cemetery, Wallowa Co., Oregon.
  2. [S1547] Oregonian, The, From the Howard Vernon McGinnis obituary in the Feb 4, 1996 edition.
  3. [S1830] Unknown compiler, Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906-2009.
  4. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  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. [S5142] Herald And News, From the Marylin McGinnis Crawford obituary in the Oct 5, 2014 edition.
  8. [S495] Wallowa County Chieftain, From the Lolita Amelia Fermanich obituary in the Mar 24, 2015 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Jessie Mae Cameron1,2

F, b. February 7, 1929, d. July 5, 1971
     Jessie Mae Cameron was buried at Enterprise Cemetery, Lostine, Wallowa Co., Oregon.3 She was born on February 7, 1929.4,3 As of June 11, 1955,her married name was McGinnis.2 She married Howard Vernon McGinnis, son of Ulysses Perry "Uley" McGinnis and Georgia Naomi Childers, on June 11, 1955 at Klamath Co., Oregon.1,2 Jessie Mae Cameron died on July 5, 1971 at Wallowa Co., Oregon, at age 42.4,3

Family

Howard Vernon McGinnis b. February 22, 1930, d. January 30, 1996
Marriage*She married Howard Vernon McGinnis, son of Ulysses Perry "Uley" McGinnis and Georgia Naomi Childers, on June 11, 1955 at Klamath Co., Oregon.1,2 
Children
  • Rose McGinnis1
  • Gordon McGinnis1
  • Cameron M. McGinnis1
  • Nixie P. McGinnis1

Citations

  1. [S1547] Oregonian, The, From the Howard Vernon McGinnis obituary in the Feb 4, 1996 edition.
  2. [S1830] Unknown compiler, Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906-2009.
  3. [S502] Janine M. Bork, Enterprise Cemetery, Wallowa Co., Oregon.
  4. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.

Ross Elwood Hearing1,2

M, b. September 6, 1921, d. April 23, 2000
FatherMerland Van "Merle" Hearing1,3 b. December 6, 1890, d. July 5, 1963
MotherAlma Violet McCulloch1,3 b. September 10, 1888, d. August 30, 1972
     His Social Security Number was 542-16-9200.4 Ross Elwood Hearing was buried at Grandview Cemetery, La Grande, Union Co., Oregon.2 He was born on September 6, 1921 at Wallowa, Wallowa Co., Oregon.1,5,4,2 He married Vera Eileen Wetzel on September 5, 1975 at Newport, Lincoln Co., Oregon.2,6 Ross Elwood Hearing died on April 23, 2000 at age 78.4,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 71, District 38, Wallowa, Wallowa Co., Oregon1
1940Dwelling 7, District 31-30, La Grande, Union Co., Oregon3

Family 1
Children
  • Elizabeth Hearing6
  • Sylvia J. Hearing6

Family 2

Vera Eileen Wetzel b. April 15, 1919, d. June 13, 2003
Marriage*Ross Elwood Hearing married Vera Eileen Wetzel on September 5, 1975 at Newport, Lincoln Co., Oregon.2,6 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S503] Janine M. Bork, Grandview Cemetery, Union Co., Oregon.
  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. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  6. [S495] Wallowa County Chieftain, From the Vera Wetzel Hearing obituary in the Jul 3, 2003 edition.

Hazel Dell Nicholson1,2,3

F, b. July 14, 1900, d. September 30, 1998
     Her Social Security Number was 504-18-9360.4 Hazel Dell Nicholson was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, 203 Maple Hill Drive, Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama.2 She was born on July 14, 1900 at South Dakota.1,4 As of October 6, 1920,her married name was Morrow.3 She married Harold Samuel Morrow, son of William Brunt "Bill" Morrow and Rohena Conner, on October 6, 1920 at Charles Mix Co., South Dakota.3 Hazel Dell Nicholson died on September 30, 1998 at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 98.4,5 She Hazel Morrow, 98, of Huntsville died Wednesday at her home. Laughlin Service Funeral Home will announce the funeral. Mrs. Morrow was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. She was a retired civil servant and had lived in Huntsville since 1965. Survivors include one son, Harold William Morrow of Fort Lauderdale, Fla; one grandson, Wayne Morrow of California; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church or a favorite charity. on October 3, 1998.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 78, District 22, Platte Township, Charles Mix Co., South Dakota1
1940Dwelling 208, District 12-22, Platte Township, Charles Mix Co., South Dakota6

Family

Harold Samuel Morrow b. November 16, 1893, d. August 6, 1994
Marriage*Hazel Dell Nicholson married Harold Samuel Morrow, son of William Brunt "Bill" Morrow and Rohena Conner, on October 6, 1920 at Charles Mix Co., South Dakota.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2767] Maple Hill Cemetery, Madison Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=morrow&GSfn=harold&GSby=1924&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=29769533&CRid=24196&df=all&
  3. [S5891] South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota, Marriages, 1905-2017.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1574] Huntsville Times, The, From the Hazel Morrow obituary in the Oct 3, 1998 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1574] Huntsville Times, The, From the Harold S. Morrow obituary in the Aug 8, 1994 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Kenneth Wayne Morrow1,2,3,4

M, b. July 19, 1921, d. April 29, 1997
FatherHarold Samuel Morrow1,5,2,6,3 b. November 16, 1893, d. August 6, 1994
MotherHazel Dell Nicholson1,5,2,6,3 b. July 14, 1900, d. September 30, 1998
     Kenneth Wayne Morrow was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, 203 Maple Hill Drive, Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama.2 His Social Security Number was 503-14-1773.7 He was born on July 19, 1921 at Platte Township, Charles Mix Co., South Dakota.7,3,8,4 He died on April 29, 1997 at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 75.7,2,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 78, District 22, Platte Township, Charles Mix Co., South Dakota1
1940Dwelling 208, District 12-22, Platte Township, Charles Mix Co., South Dakota6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2767] Maple Hill Cemetery, Madison Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=morrow&GSfn=harold&GSby=1924&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=29769533&CRid=24196&df=all&
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [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.
  5. [S1574] Huntsville Times, The, From the Harold S. Morrow obituary in the Aug 8, 1994 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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.

Harold William Morrow1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 20, 1924, d. April 28, 2003
FatherHarold Samuel Morrow1,6,4,7 b. November 16, 1893, d. August 6, 1994
MotherHazel Dell Nicholson1,6,3,4,7 b. July 14, 1900, d. September 30, 1998
     Harold William Morrow was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, 203 Maple Hill Drive, Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama.2 His Social Security Number was 503-16-7677.8 He was born on September 20, 1924 at Platte Township, Charles Mix Co., South Dakota.8,4,5,9 He died on April 28, 2003 at Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida, at age 78.8,2,9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 78, District 22, Platte Township, Charles Mix Co., South Dakota1
1940Dwelling 208, District 12-22, Platte Township, Charles Mix Co., South Dakota7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2767] Maple Hill Cemetery, Madison Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=morrow&GSfn=harold&GSby=1924&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=29769533&CRid=24196&df=all&
  3. [S1574] Huntsville Times, The, From the Hazel Morrow obituary in the Oct 3, 1998 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [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.
  6. [S1574] Huntsville Times, The, From the Harold S. Morrow obituary in the Aug 8, 1994 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Ellsworth Morgan Goshorn Jr.1

M, b. August 25, 1924, d. July 17, 1994
FatherEllsworth Morgan Goshorn1,2 b. December 9, 1884, d. October 20, 1953
MotherCelora Rohena Morrow1,2 b. December 2, 1898, d. July 19, 1975
     His Social Security Number was 568-20-3924.3 Ellsworth Morgan Goshorn Jr. was buried at Live Oak Memorial Park, 200 E. Duarte Road, Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., California.4 He married Unknown Seaman.5 Ellsworth Morgan Goshorn Jr. was born on August 25, 1924 at California.6,4 He died on July 17, 1994 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 69.6,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 4, District 14, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California1
1940Dwelling 252, District 60-448, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California2

Family

Unknown Seaman
Marriage*Ellsworth Morgan Goshorn Jr. married Unknown Seaman.5 
Child
  • Ellsworth Morrow Goshorn5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S2646] Live Oak Memorial Park, Los Angeles Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=goshorn&GSfn=ellsworth&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&CRid=274268&df=all&pt=Live%20Oak%20Memorial%20Park&
  5. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  6. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.

Elizabth Pence1,2,3,4

F, b. March 28, 1833, d. December 9, 1908
     Elizabth Pence was buried at Springfield Cemetery, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,4 She was born on March 28, 1833 at Kentucky.5,4 As of January 29, 1878,her married name was Fear.3 She married William Abraham "W. A." "Abe" Fear on January 29, 1878 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.3 Elizabth Pence died on December 9, 1908 at Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 75.2,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 331, District 154, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1900Dwelling 49, District 54, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa5

Family

William Abraham "W. A." "Abe" Fear b. January 8, 1840, d. March 27, 1921
Marriage*Elizabth Pence married William Abraham "W. A." "Abe" Fear on January 29, 1878 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.3 

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
  3. [S2623] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674842
  4. [S5652] Springfield Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Amanda C. Pence1,2,3,4

F, b. October 27, 1858, d. February 21, 1920
     Amanda C. Pence was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,5 She was born on October 27, 1858 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,6,5 As of February 13, 1881,her married name was Fear.1,7 She married Daniel E. "Dan" Fear, son of William Abraham "W. A." "Abe" Fear and Sarah Conner, on February 13, 1881.1,2,7 Amanda C. Pence died on February 21, 1920 at Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 61.1,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 614, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa8
1920Dwelling 127, District 61, Warren, Keokuk Co., Iowa3

Family

Daniel E. "Dan" Fear b. September 27, 1858, d. May 24, 1933
Marriage*Amanda C. Pence married Daniel E. "Dan" Fear, son of William Abraham "W. A." "Abe" Fear and Sarah Conner, on February 13, 1881.1,2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S490] Keokuk County News, From the Glen Floyd Fear obituary in the Jul 10, 1963 edition.
  5. [S2625] Garrett Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=67534702&CRid=94849&
  6. [S512] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa State Census, 1895.
  7. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2624] Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674820
  10. [S2623] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674842
  11. [S1545] Rock Island Argus, The, From the Melvin Fear obituary in the Sep 26, 1960 edition.
  12. [S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.

Elias F. "Eli" Hutton1,2,3,4

M, b. March, 1865, d. 1949
     Elias F. "Eli" Hutton was buried at Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.5 He was born in March, 1865 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,6 He married Laura May Fear, daughter of William Abraham "W. A." "Abe" Fear and Sarah Conner, on November 16, 1888 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.4 Elias F. "Eli" Hutton died in 1949 at Iowa.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 55, District 52, Van Buren Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1910Dwelling 145, District 73, Ward 2, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa7
1920Dwelling 187, District 79, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa3
1930Dwelling 143, District 16, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa2
1940Dwelling 137, District 62-18, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa8

Occupation

1900Farmer1
1910Railroad car repairer7
1920Railroad car repairman3

Family

Laura May Fear b. September, 1869, d. 1954
Marriage*Elias F. "Eli" Hutton married Laura May Fear, daughter of William Abraham "W. A." "Abe" Fear and Sarah Conner, on November 16, 1888 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2623] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674842
  5. [S8748] Forest Cemetery, Mahaska Co., IA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S512] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa State Census, 1895.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S7069] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, U.S., Birth Records, 1856-1944.
  10. [S3938] Oskaloosa Herald, From the Minnie Mae Sparks obituary in the Jul 19, 1983 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Dea Orvil "Dee" Fear1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 13, 1901, d. October 10, 1950
FatherDaniel E. "Dan" Fear6,7,8,9,10,2 b. September 27, 1858, d. May 24, 1933
MotherAmanda C. Pence6,7,8,9,10,2 b. October 27, 1858, d. February 21, 1920
     Dea Orvil "Dee" Fear was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.5 His Social Security Number was 479-10-7112.2 He was born on May 13, 1901 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.11,9,2,4,5 He married Mabel V. Yahnke on November 1, 1920 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.11,10 Dea Orvil "Dee" Fear married Vera Irene Wright on August 1, 1930 at Lancaster, Schuyler Co., Missouri.3 Dea Orvil "Dee" Fear married Wanda Derlene Seeley on June 22, 1940 at Bloomfield Township, Davis Co., Iowa.10 Dea Orvil "Dee" Fear died on October 10, 1950 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa, at age 49.2,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 614, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa6
1920Dwelling 127, District 61, Warren, Keokuk Co., Iowa7
1930Dwelling 412, District 8, Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa1

Occupation

1920Farmer7
1930Cement contractor laborer1

Family 1

Mabel V. Yahnke b. December 5, 1904, d. July 14, 1947
Marriage*Dea Orvil "Dee" Fear married Mabel V. Yahnke on November 1, 1920 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.11,10 
Child

Family 2

Vera Irene Wright b. July 12, 1902, d. December 1, 1974
Marriage*Dea Orvil "Dee" Fear married Vera Irene Wright on August 1, 1930 at Lancaster, Schuyler Co., Missouri.3 

Family 3

Wanda Derlene Seeley b. May 17, 1909, d. November 5, 1991
Marriage*Dea Orvil "Dee" Fear married Wanda Derlene Seeley on June 22, 1940 at Bloomfield Township, Davis Co., Iowa.10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  2. [S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
  3. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  4. [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.
  5. [S2625] Garrett Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=67534702&CRid=94849&
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S490] Keokuk County News, From the Glen Floyd Fear obituary in the Jul 10, 1963 edition.
  9. [S2624] Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674820
  10. [S2623] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674842
  11. [S2004] Kroon-Tipton Ancestors, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/15094019/person/211629276
  12. [S8275] Unknown compiler, U.S., Navy Casualties Books, 1776-1941.
  13. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Donald O. Fear obituary in the May 21, 2014 edition.
  14. [S10081] Racine Journal Time, From the Richard L. Fear obituary in the May 21, 2017 edition.
  15. [S1537] Des Moines Register, From the Wanda Derlene Castor obituary in the Nov 7, 1991 edition.
  16. [S10082] Iles Funeral Homes, online www.ilesfuneralhomes.com, From the Lindola L. Jennings obituary.
  17. [S10083] News Tribune, From the Douglas Eugene Fear, Sr. obituary in the Nov 28, 2015 edition.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Alvin Clay Fear1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 5, 1884, d. May 9, 1952
FatherDaniel E. "Dan" Fear1,8,4,9 b. September 27, 1858, d. May 24, 1933
MotherAmanda C. Pence1,8,4,9 b. October 27, 1858, d. February 21, 1920
     Alvin Clay Fear was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.5,7 He was born on January 5, 1884 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.3,4,5,6,7 He married Lena Madaline Adrian on January 5, 1904 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.9,7,10 Alvin Clay Fear died on May 9, 1952 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 68.5,7 He SIGOURNEY — Alvin C. Fear, 68, of Sigourney, died at 5:30 p.m. Friday of a heart attack while visiting the home of Matt Dumont on Ringgold street. He was born January 5, 1884, near Delta, and spent his life in the Keokuk area. He was married to Lena Adrian of Sigourney. They farmed southwest of here until retiring to Sigourney 10 years ago. He was a member of the Delta Methodist church. Suviving are his wife, two sons, Earle A. Fear of Sigourney and J. D. Fear of Los Angeles; a daughter, Mrs. Vera Utterback of Sigourney; two brothers, Melvin of Rock Island and Glenn of Hayesville; and two grandchildren. Another brother, Dea Fear, died several months ago and a sister, Mrs. Estes Rose, also preceded him in death. The funeral will held Sunday at the Reynolds chapel here at an hour to be set. Burial will be in the Garrett cemetery near Delta. on May 10, 1952.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 522, District 50, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1910Dwelling 616, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa2
1920Dwelling 695, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa11
1930Dwelling 73, District 23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa12
1940Dwelling 50, District 54-23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa13

Occupation

1910Farmer2
1920Farmer11
1930Farmer12
1940Farmer13

Family

Lena Madaline Adrian b. March 10, 1879, d. November 1, 1977
Marriage*Alvin Clay Fear married Lena Madaline Adrian on January 5, 1904 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.9,7,10 
Children

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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S2624] Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674820
  5. [S2625] Garrett Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=67534702&CRid=94849&
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Alvin C. Fear obituary in the May 10, 1952 edition.
  8. [S490] Keokuk County News, From the Glen Floyd Fear obituary in the Jul 10, 1963 edition.
  9. [S2623] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674842
  10. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Lena Fear obituary in the Nov 2, 1977 edition.
  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.
  14. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Vera Mae Utterback obituary in the Sep 18, 1977 edition.
  15. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Earle Fear obituary in the Nov 14, 1991 edition.
  16. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the John Daniel Fear obituary in the Mar 9, 1976 edition.
  17. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.

Lena Madaline Adrian1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 10, 1879, d. November 1, 1977
     Lena Madaline Adrian was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.6,4 She was born on March 10, 1879 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,6,4 As of January 5, 1904,her married name was Fear.2 She married Alvin Clay Fear, son of Daniel E. "Dan" Fear and Amanda C. Pence, on January 5, 1904 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,3,4 Lena Madaline Adrian died on November 1, 1977 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 98.6,4 She SIGOURNEY - Mrs. Lena Fear, 98, died Nov. 1 at Keokuk County Hospital. She was born March 10, 1879, at Sigourney to John and Magdalen Hammes Adrian. She married Alvin C. Fear Jan. 5, 1904, at Sigourney. He died in 1952. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society. Survivors: a daughter, Mrs. Vera M. Utterback, and a son, Earle A. Fear, both of Sigourney; two grandsons, two great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Seaba of Sigourney. Services: Thursday, 10 a.m., at the church, the Rev. Louis Mulligan officiating. Burial: Garrett Cemetery near Delta. on November 2, 1977.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 616, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1920Dwelling 695, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa7
1930Dwelling 73, District 23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa8
1940Dwelling 50, District 54-23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa9

Family

Alvin Clay Fear b. January 5, 1884, d. May 9, 1952
Marriage*Lena Madaline Adrian married Alvin Clay Fear, son of Daniel E. "Dan" Fear and Amanda C. Pence, on January 5, 1904 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2623] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674842
  3. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Alvin C. Fear obituary in the May 10, 1952 edition.
  4. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Lena Fear obituary in the Nov 2, 1977 edition.
  5. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  6. [S2625] Garrett Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=67534702&CRid=94849&
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2624] Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674820
  11. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Vera Mae Utterback obituary in the Sep 18, 1977 edition.
  12. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Earle Fear obituary in the Nov 14, 1991 edition.
  13. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the John Daniel Fear obituary in the Mar 9, 1976 edition.

Irene Estes "Rena" Fear1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 7, 1886, d. November 20, 1938
FatherDaniel E. "Dan" Fear6,1,4 b. September 27, 1858, d. May 24, 1933
MotherAmanda C. Pence6,1,4 b. October 27, 1858, d. February 21, 1920
     Irene Estes "Rena" Fear was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.5 She was born on July 7, 1886 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.6,7,5 As of March 20, 1904,her married name was Mayland.4 She married William Christopher "Will" Mayland on March 20, 1904 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,8,4 Irene Estes "Rena" Fear and William Christopher "Will" Mayland were divorced before 1920.9,10 As of September 24, 1920,her married name was Rose.8 Irene Estes "Rena" Fear married Estus Gary Rose on September 24, 1920 at Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri.2 Irene Estes "Rena" Fear died on November 20, 1938 at Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 52.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 522, District 50, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa6
1920Dwelling 327, District 29, New London, Henry Co., Iowa9
1930Dwelling 101, District 26, Keokuk, Wapello Co., Iowa3

Occupation

1920Restaurant owner9

Family 1

William Christopher "Will" Mayland b. February 4, 1879, d. May 29, 1924
Marriage*Irene Estes "Rena" Fear married William Christopher "Will" Mayland on March 20, 1904 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,8,4 
Divorce* Irene Estes "Rena" Fear and William Christopher "Will" Mayland were divorced before 1920.9,10 
Children

Family 2

Estus Gary Rose b. January 12, 1885, d. November, 1976
Marriage*Irene Estes "Rena" Fear married Estus Gary Rose on September 24, 1920 at Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri.2 

Citations

  1. [S490] Keokuk County News, From the Glen Floyd Fear obituary in the Jul 10, 1963 edition.
  2. [S2003] David Bakehouse, "Irene Fear," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 1, 2010.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2623] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674842
  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. [S512] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa State Census, 1895.
  8. [S2004] Kroon-Tipton Ancestors, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/15094019/person/211629276
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
  11. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.

Glen Floyd Fear1,2,3,4

M, b. August 2, 1897, d. July 4, 1963
FatherDaniel E. "Dan" Fear5,6,3,7,8 b. September 27, 1858, d. May 24, 1933
MotherAmanda C. Pence5,6,3,7,8 b. October 27, 1858, d. February 21, 1920
     Glen Floyd Fear was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.3,4 He was born on August 2, 1897 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.9,2,3,7 He married Jessica Mae "Jessie" Davis, daughter of Harvey J. Davis and Minnie Mae Miles, on June 15, 1917 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.10,11,3 Glen Floyd Fear died on July 4, 1963 at Hayesville, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 65.3 He Service for Glen Floyd Fear, 65, of Hayesville, was held Sunday afternoon at the Reynolds Funeral chapel in Sigourney, with the Rev. W. H. Cross, officiating and burial was in the Conner cemetery. Mr. Fear died suddenly at his farm home north of Hayesville on Thursday, July 4. He was born August 2, 1897, on a farm two and one-half miles east of Delta, the son of Daniel O. and Amanda Pence Fear. On June 15, 1917, he was married to Jessie Mae Davis, who passed away several years ago. His entire life was spent in Keokuk county. He was preceded in death by his wife, two daughters in infancy, Helen Minnie, Eva Lois and three brothers, Alvin, Melvin and Dean, and one sister, Mrs. Irene Rose. A brother and sister died in infancy. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Thelma Shipley and Mrs. Orville Thompson, both of Sigourney; and Mrs. Veda Ewald of What Cheer. Six grandchildren, Larry and Gary Shipley. Mrs. Margery Veach, Gaila Thompson of Sigourney; Sandra and Shirley Ewald of What Cheer and three great-grandchildren, Philip Shipley, Robin Shipley, and Rhonda Veach. Pall bearers were Everette Fox, Harold Yahn, Leonard Tygart, Bill Mertz, Rex Utterback and Don Brinning. on July 10, 1963.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 522, District 50, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa5
1910Dwelling 614, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa6
1920Dwelling 682, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1930Dwelling 51, District 23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa12
1940Dwelling 80, District 54-23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa13

Occupation

1920Farmer1
1930Farmer12
1940Farmer13

Family

Jessica Mae "Jessie" Davis b. June 29, 1897, d. January 15, 1936
Marriage*Glen Floyd Fear married Jessica Mae "Jessie" Davis, daughter of Harvey J. Davis and Minnie Mae Miles, on June 15, 1917 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.10,11,3 
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. [S490] Keokuk County News, From the Glen Floyd Fear obituary in the Jul 10, 1963 edition.
  4. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2624] Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674820
  8. [S1545] Rock Island Argus, The, From the Melvin Fear obituary in the Sep 26, 1960 edition.
  9. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  10. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  11. [S489] Terry Family Ancestors, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=terrijqt1&id=I22182
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5856] Holland-Coble Funeral Home, online http://www.hollandcoblefuneralhome.com/, From the Veda Irene Ewald obituary.
  15. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Thelma F. Keller obituary in an unknown edition.
  16. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Melvin F. Fear1,2,3,4

M, b. September 2, 1889, d. September 24, 1960
FatherDaniel E. "Dan" Fear5,6,7,2,4 b. September 27, 1858, d. May 24, 1933
MotherAmanda C. Pence5,6,7,2,4 b. October 27, 1858, d. February 21, 1920
     Melvin F. Fear was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.4 He was born on September 2, 1889 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.5,8,1,3,4 He married Mary Hackert on October 24, 1910 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.9,2,4,10 Melvin F. Fear died on September 24, 1960 at Illinois at age 71.3,4,10 He Melvin Fear, 71, of 2523 6th Ave., Rock Island, died at 2 p m. Saturday in a Quad-City hospital. The body has been sent to the Reynolds Funeral Home in Sigourney, Iowa, where funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1. Burial will be in Garrett Cemetery in Sigourney. Mr Fear was born Sept. 2, 1889, in Delta, Iowa, a son of Daniel and Amanda Fear. He attended schools in Delta and on Oct 24, 1910, was married to Mary Hackert in Sigourney. He had resided in Rock Island for the past 17 years. He had been employed in maintenance department of the J. I. Case Co. and as a member the First Methodist church in Delta. Surviving are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Alice M. Wilson and Mrs. Dorothy Archer, both of Rock Island, one brother, Glenn, of Sigourney, and three grandchildren. His parents, three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. on September 26, 1960.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 522, District 50, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa5
1910Dwelling 614, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa6
1920Dwelling 684, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa11
1930Dwelling 75, District 23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa12
1940Dwelling 234, District 82-65, What Cheer, Keokuk Co., Iowa13

Occupation

1920Farmer11
1930Farmer12
1940Agriculture laborer13

Family

Mary Hackert b. June 19, 1893, d. May 15, 1987
Marriage*Melvin F. Fear married Mary Hackert on October 24, 1910 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.9,2,4,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S2623] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674842
  3. [S2625] Garrett Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=67534702&CRid=94849&
  4. [S1545] Rock Island Argus, The, From the Melvin Fear obituary in the Sep 26, 1960 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S490] Keokuk County News, From the Glen Floyd Fear obituary in the Jul 10, 1963 edition.
  8. [S512] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa State Census, 1895.
  9. [S1545] Rock Island Argus, The, From the Dorothy M. Archer obituary in the Mar 29, 2005 edition.
  10. [S10078] Dispatch, The, From the Mary Fear obituary in the May 16, 1987 edition.
  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.
  14. [S2624] Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674820
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.

Orpha M. Lamb1

F, b. February 19, 1877, d. June 3, 1946
     Orpha M. Lamb was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2 She was born on February 19, 1877 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.2 As of March 14, 1895,her married name was Fear.1 She married Sanford H. Fear, son of William Abraham "W. A." "Abe" Fear and Sarah Conner, on March 14, 1895 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,3 Orpha M. Lamb DELTA — Mrs. Orpha Fear, 74, died at 6:45 a.m. today of a heart attack at her home northwest of Delta. She was an authority on flowers and many people visited her home to see her garden. Her husband, Sanford Fear, died last December. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ben Thomas of Oskaloosa and Mrs. Howard Grill and Mrs. Joe Thomas, both of Delta; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. on June 3, 1943.3 She died on June 3, 1946 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 69.2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 71, District 54, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa4
1910Dwelling 159, District 59, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa5
1920Dwelling 187, District 62, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa6
1930Dwelling 200, District 30, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa7
1940Dwelling 185, District 54-31, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa8

Family

Sanford H. Fear b. December 23, 1873, d. December 24, 1945
Marriage*Orpha M. Lamb married Sanford H. Fear, son of William Abraham "W. A." "Abe" Fear and Sarah Conner, on March 14, 1895 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2623] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674842
  2. [S2625] Garrett Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=67534702&CRid=94849&
  3. [S2165] Ottawa Herald, From the Orpha Fear obituary in the Jun 3, 1943 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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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. [S2165] Ottawa Herald, From the Nadja H. Thomas obituary in the Dec 27, 1984 edition.
  10. [S2624] Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674820

Fennella Easelbert Fear1,2,3

F, b. February 11, 1897, d. April 6, 1968
FatherSanford H. Fear4,5,6,7 b. December 23, 1873, d. December 24, 1945
MotherOrpha M. Lamb4,5,6,7 b. February 19, 1877, d. June 3, 1946
     Fennella Easelbert Fear was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.8 She was born on February 11, 1897 at Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.4,6,8 As of March 31, 1917,her married name was Crill.7 She married Howard Clayton Crill on March 31, 1917 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa; Howard's obituary has a marriage date of Apr 1, 1917.7,3 Fennella Easelbert Fear died on April 6, 1968 at Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 71.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 71, District 54, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa4
1910Dwelling 159, District 59, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa5
1920Dwelling 162, District 62, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa9
1930Dwelling 162, District 30, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa10
1940Dwelling 158, District 54-31, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa11

Family

Howard Clayton Crill b. September 24, 1894, d. January 21, 1977
Marriage*Fennella Easelbert Fear married Howard Clayton Crill on March 31, 1917 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa; Howard's obituary has a marriage date of Apr 1, 1917.7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  2. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Clayton Huff Crill obituary in the Feb 18, 2013 edition.
  3. [S2165] Ottawa Herald, From the Howard C. Crill obituary in the Jan 24, 1977 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. [S2624] Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674820
  7. [S2623] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674842
  8. [S2625] Garrett Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=67534702&CRid=94849&
  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.
  13. [S5856] Holland-Coble Funeral Home, online http://www.hollandcoblefuneralhome.com/, From the Annetta Fennella Charbonneaux obituary.

Nadja Hatton Fear1,2,3

F, b. August 22, 1895, d. December 25, 1984
FatherSanford H. Fear4,1,3,5 b. December 23, 1873, d. December 24, 1945
MotherOrpha M. Lamb4,1,3,5 b. February 19, 1877, d. June 3, 1946
     Nadja Hatton Fear was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.6,5 Her Social Security Number was 485-46-2524.7 She was born on August 22, 1895 at What Cheer, Keokuk Co., Iowa.4,7,3,6,5 As of March 8, 1916,her married name was Thomas.3 She married Benjamin Richard "Ben" Thomas on March 8, 1916 at What Cheer, Keokuk Co., Iowa.3,5 Nadja Hatton Fear died on December 25, 1984 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa, at age 89.7,6,5 She OSKALOOSA — Nadja H. Thomas, 89, of 812 S. 15th St. died Dec. 25, 1984, at Mahaska County Hospital in Oskaloosa. She was born Aug. 22, 1895, in Keokuk County to Santford and Orpha Lamb Fear. She married Benjamin R. Thomas on March 8, 1916, at What Cheer. He died Dec. 24, 1974. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Oskaloosa. She is survived by two daughters, Neola Carmichael of Oskaloosa and Dorothy Weems of Des Moines; and five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. The service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Garland-VanArkel Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Alvern Boetsma of Good News Chapel officiating. Burial will be in Garrett Cemetery in Keokuk County. on December 27, 1984.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 71, District 54, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa4
1910Dwelling 159, District 59, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1920Dwelling 157, District 62, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa8
1930Dwelling 143, District 21, Pleasant Grove Township, Mahaska Co., Iowa9
1940Dwelling 56, District 62-12, Lincoln, Mahaska Co., Iowa10

Family

Benjamin Richard "Ben" Thomas b. July 8, 1891, d. December 24, 1974
Marriage*Nadja Hatton Fear married Benjamin Richard "Ben" Thomas on March 8, 1916 at What Cheer, Keokuk Co., Iowa.3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2004] Kroon-Tipton Ancestors, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/15094019/person/211629276
  3. [S2623] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674842
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2165] Ottawa Herald, From the Nadja H. Thomas obituary in the Dec 27, 1984 edition.
  6. [S2625] Garrett Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=67534702&CRid=94849&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S1537] Des Moines Register, From the Dorothy I. Weems obituary in the Dec 3, 2015 edition.
  12. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Vera Mae Fear1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. May 31, 1904, d. September 17, 1979
FatherAlvin Clay Fear1,2,4,7,8,9,10,11 b. January 5, 1884, d. May 9, 1952
MotherLena Madaline Adrian1,2,4,7,8,9,10,11 b. March 10, 1879, d. November 1, 1977
     Vera Mae Fear was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (also known as West Cemetery), Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.12,9 Her Social Security Number was 482-05-4874.13 She was born on May 31, 1904 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.13,4,12,9 As of March 5, 1930,her married name was Utterback.6 She married Walter Rex Utterback on March 5, 1930 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.5,6,9 Vera Mae Fear died on September 17, 1979 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 75.13,12,9 She SIGOURNEY - Vera Mae Utterback, 75, of Sigourney died at Keokuk County Hospital the morning of Sept. 17. She was born May 31, 1904, at Sigourney to Alvin and Lena Adrian Fear. She attended Delta schools and was worked for many years by Grace and Hazel Hankins, Abstractors. On March 5, 1930, she married Walter Utterback at Sigourney. He died in 1971. She was a member of Delta United Methodist Church, former member of Sigourney Womens Club, member of Chapter N, TTT, and of Wate-a-Bit Club. Survivors: a brother, Earl Fear of Sigourney. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Reynolds Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Mark Peyton officiating. Burial: Pleasant Grove Cemetery. on September 18, 1979.9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 616, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1920Dwelling 695, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa2
1930Dwelling 481, District 22, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa14
1940Dwelling 448, District 54-22, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa15

Occupation

1930Electric office stenographer14
1940Stenographer15

Family

Walter Rex Utterback b. October 24, 1898, d. November 18, 1971
Marriage*Vera Mae Fear married Walter Rex Utterback on March 5, 1930 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.5,6,9 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2004] Kroon-Tipton Ancestors, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/15094019/person/211629276
  4. [S2624] Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674820
  5. [S2623] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674842
  6. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Walter R. Utterback obituary in the Nov 19, 1971 edition.
  7. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Alvin C. Fear obituary in the May 10, 1952 edition.
  8. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Lena Fear obituary in the Nov 2, 1977 edition.
  9. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Vera Mae Utterback obituary in the Sep 18, 1977 edition.
  10. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Earle Fear obituary in the Nov 14, 1991 edition.
  11. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the John Daniel Fear obituary in the Mar 9, 1976 edition.
  12. [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&
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ollie M. Goehring1,2

F, b. circa 1881
     Ollie M. Goehring was born circa 1881 at Fremont Co., Iowa.2 As of March 2, 1921,her married name was Fear.2 She married Daniel E. "Dan" Fear, son of William Abraham "W. A." "Abe" Fear and Sarah Conner, on March 2, 1921 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 11, District 27, Warren, Keokuk Co., Iowa1

Family

Daniel E. "Dan" Fear b. September 27, 1858, d. May 24, 1933
Marriage*Ollie M. Goehring married Daniel E. "Dan" Fear, son of William Abraham "W. A." "Abe" Fear and Sarah Conner, on March 2, 1921 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2623] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674842

Earle Adrian "Barney" "Earl" Fear1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 20, 1907, d. November 12, 1991
FatherAlvin Clay Fear1,7,3,8,9,6,10 b. January 5, 1884, d. May 9, 1952
MotherLena Madaline Adrian1,7,3,8,9,6,10 b. March 10, 1879, d. November 1, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 561-16-5138.2 Earle Adrian "Barney" "Earl" Fear was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.4 He was born on May 20, 1907 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,3,4,5,6 He married Thelma Reed Swanner on June 24, 1933 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California; Their obituaries have a marriage date of Jun 22, 1933.11,12 Earle Adrian "Barney" "Earl" Fear died on November 12, 1991 at Keota, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 84.2,4,6,12 He SIGOURNEY — Earle "Barney" Fear, 84, of Sigourney died Nov. 12, 1991, at Maplewood Manor in Keota. He was born May 20, 1907, west of Sigourney to Alvin and Lena Adrain Fear. He married Thelma Reed Swanner June 22, 1933, in Los Angles, Calif. He attended West Lauffer Country School and Delta High School. He lived and worked in West Hollywood, Calif., in San Fernando Valley for many years retiring and moving back to Sigourney in 1972. He was a member of Sigourney United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife: two sons, Robert of Portland, Ore., and Thomas of Mindon, Nev; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Vera Utterback; and a brother, John David Fear. The service will be 10:30 a m. Saturday at Holm Funeral Home in Sigourney, the Rev. Danny Lemons officiating. Burial will be in Garrett
Cemetery near Delta. on November 14, 1991.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 616, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa13
1920Dwelling 695, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1930Dwelling 73, District 23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa7
1940Dwelling 157, District 19-844, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California14

Occupation

1930Road laborer7
1940Water heater factory stock clerk14

Family

Thelma Reed Swanner b. January 23, 1910, d. June 9, 1996
Marriage*Earle Adrian "Barney" "Earl" Fear married Thelma Reed Swanner on June 24, 1933 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California; Their obituaries have a marriage date of Jun 22, 1933.11,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S2624] Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674820
  4. [S2625] Garrett Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=67534702&CRid=94849&
  5. [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.
  6. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Earle Fear obituary in the Nov 14, 1991 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Alvin C. Fear obituary in the May 10, 1952 edition.
  9. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Lena Fear obituary in the Nov 2, 1977 edition.
  10. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the John Daniel Fear obituary in the Mar 9, 1976 edition.
  11. [S6439] California Department of Public Health, California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980.
  12. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Thelma Fear obituary in the Jun 10, 1996 edition.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John Daniel Fear1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 8, 1910, d. March 6, 1976
FatherAlvin Clay Fear1,7,8,4,6,3 b. January 5, 1884, d. May 9, 1952
MotherLena Madaline Adrian1,7,8,4,6,3 b. March 10, 1879, d. November 1, 1977
     John Daniel Fear was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.9,3 His Social Security Number was 507-01-9398.10 He was born on September 8, 1910 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.10,11,7,9,5,6,3 He married Mae Broyles in 1944.3 John Daniel Fear died on March 6, 1976 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 65.11,9,3 He SIGOURNEY - John Daniel Fear, 65, died Saturday at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, Calif., after suffering a heart attack. He was born Sept. 8, 1910, at Sigourney to Alvin C. and Lena Adrian Fear. He graduated from Sigourney High School and lived in the Sigourney area until moving to Los Angeles in 1939. He was employed as a photographer and was a member of the United Methodist Church in Los Angeles. In 1944, he married Mae Broyles. She died in 1962. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Lena Fear; one sister, Mrs. Vera Utterback; and one brother, Earle A., all of Sigourney. A memorial service will be held at Reynolds Funeral Chapel in Sigourney after the arrival of the cremains. Interment will be in Garrett Cemetery north of Delta. on March 9, 1976.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 695, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1930Dwelling 481, District 22, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., IowaEnumerated in the household of his brother-in-law Walter Utterback2

Occupation

1930Commercial hosiery salesman2

Family

Mae Broyles d. 1962
Marriage*John Daniel Fear married Mae Broyles in 1944.3 

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. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the John Daniel Fear obituary in the Mar 9, 1976 edition.
  4. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Earle Fear obituary in the Nov 14, 1991 edition.
  5. [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.
  6. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  7. [S2624] Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674820
  8. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Alvin C. Fear obituary in the May 10, 1952 edition.
  9. [S2625] Garrett Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=67534702&CRid=94849&
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.

Mary Hackert1,2,3

F, b. June 19, 1893, d. May 15, 1987
     Mary Hackert was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.4,5 She was born on June 19, 1893 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.4,5 As of October 24, 1910,her married name was Fear.6 She married Melvin F. Fear, son of Daniel E. "Dan" Fear and Amanda C. Pence, on October 24, 1910 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,2,3,5 Mary Hackert died on May 15, 1987 at Rock Island, Rock Island Co., Illinois, at age 93.4,5 She Services for Mary Fear, 93, resident of Rock Island Convalescent Center, are 11 a.m. Monday at Hodgson Funeral Home, Rock Island. Burial is in Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Iowa, where additional graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Visitation is 10 a.m. to service time Monday. She died Friday at the center. Mary Hackert was born June 19, 1893, in Sigourney, Iowa. She married Melvin Fear Oct. 24, 1910, in Sigourney. He died Sept 24, 1960. She played the organ at the Methodist Church in Delta in earlier years. She was a housewife. Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy Archer, Alexis, Ill; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. on May 16, 1987.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 684, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa7
1930Dwelling 75, District 23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa8
1940Dwelling 234, District 82-65, What Cheer, Keokuk Co., Iowa9

Family

Melvin F. Fear b. September 2, 1889, d. September 24, 1960
Marriage*Mary Hackert married Melvin F. Fear, son of Daniel E. "Dan" Fear and Amanda C. Pence, on October 24, 1910 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,2,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1545] Rock Island Argus, The, From the Dorothy M. Archer obituary in the Mar 29, 2005 edition.
  2. [S2623] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674842
  3. [S1545] Rock Island Argus, The, From the Melvin Fear obituary in the Sep 26, 1960 edition.
  4. [S2625] Garrett Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=67534702&CRid=94849&
  5. [S10078] Dispatch, The, From the Mary Fear obituary in the May 16, 1987 edition.
  6. [S2004] Kroon-Tipton Ancestors, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/15094019/person/211629276
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2624] Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674820
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.

Alice Margaret Fear1,2

F, b. July 10, 1911, d. February 13, 1981
FatherMelvin F. Fear3,1,4,2,5,6,7 b. September 2, 1889, d. September 24, 1960
MotherMary Hackert3,1,4,2,5,6,7 b. June 19, 1893, d. May 15, 1987
     Her Social Security Number was 481-18-3791.8 Alice Margaret Fear was buried at Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island Co., Illinois.9 She was born on July 10, 1911 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa; Her headstone has a birth date of Jul 11, 1911.2,8,9 As of April 20, 1940,her married name was Wilson.5 She married Duane Edward Wilson on April 20, 1940 at Bloomfield Township, Davis Co., Iowa.5 Alice Margaret Fear died on February 13, 1981 at age 69.8,9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 684, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1930Dwelling 75, District 23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa3
1940Dwelling 234, District 82-65, What Cheer, Keokuk Co., Iowa7

Occupation

1940Maid7

Family

Duane Edward Wilson b. April 18, 1916, d. June 20, 1977
Marriage*Alice Margaret Fear married Duane Edward Wilson on April 20, 1940 at Bloomfield Township, Davis Co., Iowa.5 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2624] Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674820
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1545] Rock Island Argus, The, From the Dorothy M. Archer obituary in the Mar 29, 2005 edition.
  5. [S2623] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674842
  6. [S1545] Rock Island Argus, The, From the Melvin Fear obituary in the Sep 26, 1960 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2563] Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=cole&GSfn=daniel&GSby=1860&GSbyrel=before&GSdyrel=all&GSst=16&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=59307086&CRid=109441&df=all&