Bryce Wilbur Eanes1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 17, 1920, d. April 21, 1984
FatherUra Schooley Eanes1,6,7 b. November 8, 1898, d. September 5, 1953
MotherJune Earle "Junie" Craghead1,6,7,8 b. July 1, 1901, d. February 15, 1994
     Bryce Wilbur Eanes was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, Orange Co., Florida.9 His Social Security Number was 228-12-4379.2 He was born on September 17, 1920 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,5,10 He married Gene Sylvia Briginshaw on December 26, 1944 at London, England.10 Bryce Wilbur Eanes died on April 21, 1984 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida, at age 63.3,4,5 He Bryce W. "Rocky" Eanes, 63, 1020 Ibsen Ave., Orlando, died Saturday. Born in West Virginia, he moved to Orlando from Fort Sill, Okla., in 1961. He was a retired Army sergeant major and a member of Southview Baptist Church, Orlando. Survivors: wife, Gene S; mother, June C., Orlando; brother, Thurl W., Lincoln Park, Mich; sister, Phyllis Thompson, Jacksonville, Ala. on April 24, 1984.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 246, District 16, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 150, District 93-13, Jeffersonville, Tazewell Co., Virginia6

Family

Gene Sylvia Briginshaw b. October 26, 1920, d. January 13, 1999
Marriage*Bryce Wilbur Eanes married Gene Sylvia Briginshaw on December 26, 1944 at London, England.10 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.
  4. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Bryce W. Eanes obituary in the Apr 24, 1984 edition.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Aubrey V. Eanes obituary in the Jan 3, 1966 edition.
  8. [S1761] Detroit Free Press, From the Glenn E. Eanes obituary in the Nov 22, 1959 edition.
  9. [S6197] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Orange Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S13628] Unknown compiler, Florida, U.S., Naturalization Records, 1847-1995.

Aubrey Vernon Eanes1,2,3,4

M, b. March 2, 1923, d. December 31, 1965
FatherUra Schooley Eanes1,5,6 b. November 8, 1898, d. September 5, 1953
MotherJune Earle "Junie" Craghead1,5,6,7 b. July 1, 1901, d. February 15, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 224-28-4390.8 Aubrey Vernon Eanes was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.2 He was born on March 2, 1923 at Jenkinjones, McDowell Co., West Virginia.8,2,3,4 He died on December 31, 1965 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 42.2,6 He Aubrey V. Eanes, 42, of Detroit, Mich., formerly of North Tazewell, Va., was found dead in bed at his home in Detroit Friday. Death was attributed to natural causes. He was a son of Mrs. June C. Eanes of Pearisburg, Va., and the late U. S Eanes. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. Survivors, other than the mother, include two brothers, Bryce Eanes of Orlando, Fla., and Thurl Eanes of Detroit, and one sister, Mrs. Phyllis Fisher of Pearisburg. on January 3, 1966.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 246, District 16, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 150, District 93-13, Jeffersonville, Tazewell Co., Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2259] Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=121&GRid=25907199&CRid=1968750&df=all&
  3. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Aubrey V. Eanes obituary in the Jan 3, 1966 edition.
  7. [S1761] Detroit Free Press, From the Glenn E. Eanes obituary in the Nov 22, 1959 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Glenn Edward Eanes1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 18, 1928, d. November 19, 1959
FatherUra Schooley Eanes1,6 b. November 8, 1898, d. September 5, 1953
MotherJune Earle "Junie" Craghead1,6,5 b. July 1, 1901, d. February 15, 1994
     Glenn Edward Eanes was buried at Saint Hedwig Cemetery, Dearborn Heights, Wayne Co., Michigan.3,4,5 He married Irene Unknown.5 Glenn Edward Eanes was born on May 18, 1928 at Amonate, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 He died on November 19, 1959 at age 31.3,4 He EANES, Glenn E., age 31, beloved husband of Irene; dear father of Robert G; dear son of Mrs. June A. Eanes; dear brother of Bryce, Aubrey, Thurl and Mrs. Phyllis Fisher. Burial St. Hedwig. on November 22, 1959.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 246, District 16, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 150, District 93-13, Jeffersonville, Tazewell Co., Virginia6

Family

Irene Unknown
Marriage*Glenn Edward Eanes married Irene Unknown.5 
Child
  • Robert G. Eanes5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  4. [S13629] Saint Hedwig Cemetery, Wayne Co., MI, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1761] Detroit Free Press, From the Glenn E. Eanes obituary in the Nov 22, 1959 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harold Edward "Buddy" Yopp Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. November 29, 1942, d. November 7, 2011
     His Social Security Number was 238-60-2462.5 Harold Edward "Buddy" Yopp Jr. Harold E. "Buddy" Yopp Jr., 68 of Sneads Ferry, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, Nov. 7, 2011. He was born and raised in Sneads Ferry and made his living as a commercial fisherman. He was a loving son, brother and father. The surviving family members include a daughter, Stephanie Y. Malpass and husband Allen of Leland; two sons, Harold E. "Mickey" Yopp III of Castle Hayne and Ricky Reeves and wife Cindy of Riegelwood; two sisters from Sneads Ferry, Joann Henderson and Debbie Duck and husband Ricky; his father, Scooter Millis of Sneads Ferry; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two nieces, three great-nephews; and two great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laverne W. Yopp; his mother, Roxie Millis; and his father Harold E. Yopp Sr; brother, Bryan Millis; and nephew, Joey Greene. From your children, you will always be the strongest man we've ever known and we will continue to keep your spirit alive throughout our lives. We love you; rest easy "Daddy." A special thank you goes out to all of our friends who came to see Daddy and for making him smile, Renee A., Ricky S., Jennifer J., Nancy C., Archer B., Dawn J., Dennis D. and Christine L. We love all of y'all so much.4 He was buried at Millis Family Cemetery, Sneads Ferry, Onslow Co., North Carolina.3 He married Frances La Verne "Bunny" Grogan, daughter of Dewey Raines/Range Grogan and Roxie Annie Muncy.1 Harold Edward "Buddy" Yopp Jr. was born on November 29, 1942 at Stump Sound, Onslow Co., North Carolina.2,3,5 He died on November 7, 2011 at North Carolina at age 68.3,5,4

Family

Frances La Verne "Bunny" Grogan b. July 14, 1932, d. April 4, 2010
Marriage*He married Frances La Verne "Bunny" Grogan, daughter of Dewey Raines/Range Grogan and Roxie Annie Muncy.1 

Citations

  1. [S4410] Jones Funeral Home, online www.jonesfh.org, From the LaVerne Whitman Yopp obituary.
  2. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  3. [S14132] Millis Family Cemetery, Onslow Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S13710] Jacksonville Daily News, From the Harold E. Yopp, Jr. obituary in the Nov 9, 2011 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Charity Elizabeth Manning1,2,3,4

F, b. January 21, 1890, d. November 28, 1972
FatherJonathan Valentine Green "John" Manning1,2,3,4 b. July, 1862
MotherEmily Jane "Emma" Wimmer1,2,3,4 b. December 15, 1858, d. October 5, 1941
     Her Social Security Number was 225-92-3754.5 Charity Elizabeth Manning was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,6,7 She was born on January 21, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,6,5,4 As of November 24, 1909,her married name was Wheeler.3 She married Charles Harrison "Charlie" Wheeler on November 24, 1909 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,8,7 Charity Elizabeth Manning died on November 28, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.2,6,7 She Charity Elizabeth Manning Wheeler, 82, of 3038 Melrose Ave., NW, died Tuesday at her home. She was the widow of Charlie H. Wheeler. Surviving are three sons, Albert O. Wheeler, Ralph E. Wheeler, W. Harold Wheeler, Roanoke; a daughter, Mrs. W. P. Roberts, Dade City, Fla; a brother, Ells L. Manning, Houston, Tex. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on November 29, 1972.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 287, District 74, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 320, District 53, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 53, District 23, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia10
1930Dwelling 94, District 29, Roanoke, Virginia11
1940Dwelling 189, District 119-33, Roanoke, Virginia12
1950Dwelling 110, District 120-76, Roanoke, Virginia13

Family

Charles Harrison "Charlie" Wheeler b. October 10, 1882, d. February 23, 1954
Marriage*Charity Elizabeth Manning married Charles Harrison "Charlie" Wheeler on November 24, 1909 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,8,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charity Elizabeth Manning Wheeler obituary in the Nov 29, 1972 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Harrison Wheeler obituary in the Feb 24, 1954 edition.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Myrtle D. Virginia Gray1,2,3

F, b. January 8, 1891, d. June 19, 1926
     Myrtle D. Virginia Gray was buried at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, 1074 Circle K Road, Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.1 She was born on January 8, 1891 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,3 As of March 18, 1916,her married name was Manning.3 She married James William Manning, son of Jonathan Valentine Green "John" Manning and Emily Jane "Emma" Wimmer, on March 18, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 Myrtle D. Virginia Gray died on June 19, 1926 at Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 35.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 681, District 23, Roanoke, Virginia4

Family

James William Manning b. May 18, 1888, d. March 24, 1961
Marriage*Myrtle D. Virginia Gray married James William Manning, son of Jonathan Valentine Green "John" Manning and Emily Jane "Emma" Wimmer, on March 18, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Oma Alice Manning1

F, b. May 29, 1929, d. November 25, 1932
FatherGeorge Vollie "Green" Manning2,1 b. October 11, 1893, d. June 14, 1934
MotherMary Ann "Mamie" Vought2,1 b. June 13, 1902, d. December 4, 1985
     Oma Alice Manning was buried at Henderson Cemetery, Harmarville, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.1 She was born on May 29, 1929 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.1 She died on November 25, 1932 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 3.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 60, District 390, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania2

Citations

  1. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

James Ballard Lephew1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 13, 1881, d. October 26, 1914
FatherWilliam Patterson Lephew1,5 b. April 7, 1861, d. July 13, 1947
MotherLydia Margaret Conner1,5 b. circa 1852, d. February 13, 1918
     James Ballard Lephew was buried at Funk Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on October 13, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Lillie Esley Graham, daughter of John Hamilton "Ham" Graham and Mary Dida Hall, on February 3, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5 James Ballard Lephew died on October 26, 1914 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 33.5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 211, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as James B. Conner6
1910Dwelling 39, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1900Farmer6
1903Farmer3
1910Farmer4

Family

Lillie Esley Graham b. April 4, 1878, d. January 27, 1962
Marriage*James Ballard Lephew married Lillie Esley Graham, daughter of John Hamilton "Ham" Graham and Mary Dida Hall, on February 3, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Elsie May Bensmiller1,2,3,4

F, b. April 13, 1897, d. January 27, 1958
FatherPeter Bensmiller Jr.5,1,6,3 b. January 7, 1864, d. August 6, 1927
MotherBarbara Ann Conner5,1,6,3 b. September 14, 1872, d. April 10, 1953
     Elsie May Bensmiller was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.7,8 She was born on April 13, 1897 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.5,3 As of December 21, 1921,her married name was Pfannebecker.4 She married Frank Pfannebecker on December 21, 1921 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.4 Elsie May Bensmiller died on January 27, 1958 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 60.3 She SIGOURNEY - Mrs. Frank Pfannebecker, 60, died shortly before 10 p.m. Monday at the Keokuk county hospital where she had been a patient since November 5. She was the former Elsie Bensmiller, daughter of Peter and Barbara Conner Bensmiller, and was born April 13, 1897, near Sigourney. She married Frank Pfannebecker of Sigourney, who survives. They farmed near Sigourney and she was a member of the Lancaster Christian church. Besides her husband she leaves a son Kenneth Pfannebecker of Sigourney; two daughters, Mrs. Lee Kleet of Sigourney and Mrs. Keith Clark of Hedrick; two brothers, Fred Bensmiller of Sigourney and Frank Bensmiller of Hayesville; two sisters, Mrs. David Homan of Webster and Mrs. Gladys Richman of Sigourney, and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Miss Lillian Bensmiller, and a brother, Roy Bensmiller. on January 28, 1958.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 544, District 50, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa5
1910Dwelling 594, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1920Dwelling 674, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa6
1930Dwelling 59, District 7, Grove Township, Davis Co., Iowa9
1940Dwelling 157, District 54-17, Plank, Keokuk Co., Iowa10

Occupation

1920Farm laborer6

Family

Frank Pfannebecker b. July 11, 1895, d. March 4, 1978
Marriage*Elsie May Bensmiller married Frank Pfannebecker on December 21, 1921 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Dorothy Irene Clark obituary in the Nov 25, 2006 edition.
  3. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Mrs. Frank Pfannebecker obituary in the Jan 28, 1958 edition.
  4. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Frank Pfannebecker obituary in the Mar 6, 1978 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Fern Burlee Behnamann Kerkove obituary in an unknown edition.
  8. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S4190] Holm Funeral Home, online www.holmfuneralhome.com, From the Jeannine Klett obituary.
  13. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Kenneth Pfannebecker obituary in the Mar 8, 2011 edition.
  14. [S7069] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, U.S., Birth Records, 1856-1944.

Jessie E. Bensmiller1,2,3

F, b. January 20, 1900, d. May 10, 1976
FatherPeter Bensmiller Jr.4,1,5,2,3,6 b. January 7, 1864, d. August 6, 1927
MotherBarbara Ann Conner4,1,5,2,3,6 b. September 14, 1872, d. April 10, 1953
     Jessie E. Bensmiller was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.7 Her Social Security Number was 481-46-2202.8 She was born on January 20, 1900 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.4,8,7,3 As of February 22, 1922,her married name was Homan.2 She married David Henry Homan on February 22, 1922 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.2 Jessie E. Bensmiller died on May 10, 1976 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 76.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 544, District 50, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa4
1910Dwelling 594, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1920Dwelling 674, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa5
1930Dwelling 27, District 23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa9
1940Dwelling 396, District 54-22, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa10

Family

David Henry Homan b. March 6, 1895, d. September 17, 1971
Marriage*Jessie E. Bensmiller married David Henry Homan on February 22, 1922 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  3. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Frank Ivan Bensmiller obituary in the Nov 4, 1974 edition.
  7. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S10364] Eldridge Family Funeral Homes, online www.eldridgefamilyfuneralhomes.com, From the Edna Maxine Homan Lemley obituary.
  14. [S5856] Holland-Coble Funeral Home, online http://www.hollandcoblefuneralhome.com/, From the Richard Lee Homan obituary.

Bessie Lillian "Lilly" Bensmiller1,2,3,4

F, b. August 16, 1901, d. February 26, 1927
FatherPeter Bensmiller Jr.1,2,3,5,6 b. January 7, 1864, d. August 6, 1927
MotherBarbara Ann Conner1,2,3,5,6 b. September 14, 1872, d. April 10, 1953
     Bessie Lillian "Lilly" Bensmiller was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.4 She was born on August 16, 1901 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.3,4 She died on February 26, 1927 at Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 25.4 She Body of Miss Lilly Bensmiller, 25 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bensmiller of Sigourney, Iowa, who died at a local hospital Sunday, of this week, was sent from the Beckman funeral parlors to her home at that place for burial Sunday evening. on March 1, 1927.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 594, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1920Dwelling 674, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa2

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. [S2893] Iowa City Press-Citizen, From the Lilly Bensmiller news article in the Mar 1, 1927 edition.
  4. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Barbara Bensmiller obituary in the Apr 10, 1953 edition.
  6. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Mrs. Frank Pfannebecker obituary in the Jan 28, 1958 edition.

Fred Elmer Bensmiller1,2,3,4

M, b. November 15, 1904, d. July 12, 1990
FatherPeter Bensmiller Jr.1,5,6,7,3,8 b. January 7, 1864, d. August 6, 1927
MotherBarbara Ann Conner1,5,9,6,7,3,8 b. September 14, 1872, d. April 10, 1953
     His Social Security Number was 483-38-5885.10 Fred Elmer Bensmiller was buried at Pennington Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,11 He was born on November 15, 1904 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.10,2,3,4 He married Leona Belle Reynolds on June 30, 1931 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,3,12,13 Fred Elmer Bensmiller died on July 12, 1990 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 85.10,2,11,13 He Fred E. Bensmiller, 85, died Thursday in his home following a short illness. He was a farmer and had worked in maintenance at Keokuk County Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Leona; three daughters, Virginia Wood of Des Moines, Mona Nichols of Hedrick and Donna Clubb of Chandler, Ariz; a sister, Gladys Richmann of Sigourney; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Reynolds'. Burial: Pennington Cemetery, near Sigourney. Friends may call after 1 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorials to Alzheimer's research. on July 15, 1990.11

Census Records

1910Dwelling 594, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1920Dwelling 674, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa5
1930Dwelling 31, District 23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa9
1940Dwelling 23, District 54-23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa14

Occupation

1930Farmer9
1940Farmer14

Family

Leona Belle Reynolds b. February 24, 1910, d. May 15, 1992
Marriage*Fred Elmer Bensmiller married Leona Belle Reynolds on June 30, 1931 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,3,12,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2894] Pennington Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=bensmiller&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=14&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61131404&CRid=95783&df=all&
  3. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Barbara Bensmiller obituary in the Apr 10, 1953 edition.
  7. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Mrs. Frank Pfannebecker obituary in the Jan 28, 1958 edition.
  8. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Frank Ivan Bensmiller obituary in the Nov 4, 1974 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S1814] Gazette, The, From the Fred E. Bensmiller obituary in the Jul 15, 1990 edition.
  12. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  13. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Leona B. Bensmiller obituary in the May 19, 1992 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  16. [S4190] Holm Funeral Home, online www.holmfuneralhome.com, From the Mona Nichols obituary.

Frank Ivan Bensmiller1,2,3

M, b. August 13, 1906, d. November 2, 1974
FatherPeter Bensmiller Jr.1,4,5,6,3 b. January 7, 1864, d. August 6, 1927
MotherBarbara Ann Conner1,4,7,5,6,3 b. September 14, 1872, d. April 10, 1953
     Frank Ivan Bensmiller was buried at Pennington Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,3 He was born on August 13, 1906 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.8,2,3 He married Laura Viola Jacobs on May 1, 1930 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.9,3 Frank Ivan Bensmiller died on November 2, 1974 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa, at age 68.2,9,3 He SIGOURNEY - Frank Ivan Bensmiller, 68, died Saturday at Veterans Hospital in Iowa City. He was born Aug. 13, 1906, southwest of Sigourney to Peter and Barbara Ann Conner Bensmiller. On May 1, 1930, he married Viola Jacobs at Sigourney. They farmed six years and lived in Sigourney one year before moving to Hayesville, where they lived 19 years. They returned to Sigourney in 1960. He worked as a mechanic at the Chevrolet garage in Sigourney for more than 20 years. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the Sigourney Christian Church. Surviving are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Kerkove and Mrs. Marilyn Glandon, both of Sigourney; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Homan of Webster and Mrs. Gladys Richman of Oskaloosa; and one brother, Fred of Sigourney. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, one brother and two sisters. The service will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Holm Funeral Home, with the Rev. Leonard Leslie officiating. Burial will be in Pennington Cemetery. on November 4, 1974.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 594, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1920Dwelling 674, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa4
1930Dwelling 31, District 23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa7
1940Dwelling 14, District 54-32, Hayesville, Keokuk Co., Iowa10

Occupation

1930Farmer7
1940Garage laborer10

Family

Laura Viola Jacobs b. January 2, 1909, d. January 3, 2000
Marriage*Frank Ivan Bensmiller married Laura Viola Jacobs on May 1, 1930 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.9,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2894] Pennington Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=bensmiller&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=14&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61131404&CRid=95783&df=all&
  3. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Frank Ivan Bensmiller obituary in the Nov 4, 1974 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Barbara Bensmiller obituary in the Apr 10, 1953 edition.
  6. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Mrs. Frank Pfannebecker obituary in the Jan 28, 1958 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S491] Sigourney News Review, From the Viola Bensmiller obituary.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S7069] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, U.S., Birth Records, 1856-1944.

Gladys Christena Barbara Bensmiller1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. April 21, 1911, d. March 21, 2003
FatherPeter Bensmiller Jr.1,3,4,8,5,6,7 b. January 7, 1864, d. August 6, 1927
MotherBarbara Ann Conner1,2,3,4,8,5,6,7 b. September 14, 1872, d. April 10, 1953
     Gladys Christena Barbara Bensmiller was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.9,5 Her Social Security Number was 479-24-2681.10 She was born on April 21, 1911 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.10,5,6,7 As of November 11, 1954,her married name was Richman.5 She married Delmar Henry "Bud" Richman on November 11, 1954 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.5,11 Gladys Christena Barbara Bensmiller died on March 21, 2003 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 91.10,5 She SIGOURNEY — Gladys Richman, 91, of Sigourney, died March 21, 2003, at the Sigourney Care Center. She was born April 21, 1911 near Sigourney to Peter and Barbara Anne Conner Bensmiller, Jr. She married Delmer H. Richman Nov. ll, 1954 at Oskaloosa. He preceded her in death March 13, 1963. She lived and attended school in the New Kirk neighborhood. She had also resided at Oskaloosa and worked at Continental Manufacturing, and Peoples Telephone Co., Sigourney for three years. She was a member of the Sigourney Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three sisters, Elsie Pfannbecker, Jessie Homan; Bessie Bensmiller; and three brothers, Ray Bensmiller, Frank Bensmiller, and Fred Bensmiller. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holm Funeral Home, Sigourney with Rev. Vince Homan officiating. Burial will be at Conner Cemetery near Sigourney. on March 22, 2003.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 674, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1930Dwelling 31, District 23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa2

Family

Delmar Henry "Bud" Richman b. November 11, 1902, d. March 13, 1963
Marriage*Gladys Christena Barbara Bensmiller married Delmar Henry "Bud" Richman on November 11, 1954 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.5,11 

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 Barbara Bensmiller obituary in the Apr 10, 1953 edition.
  4. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Mrs. Frank Pfannebecker obituary in the Jan 28, 1958 edition.
  5. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Gladys Richman obituary in the Mar 22, 2003 edition.
  6. [S7069] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, U.S., Birth Records, 1856-1944.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Frank Ivan Bensmiller obituary in the Nov 4, 1974 edition.
  9. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Delmar H. Richman obituary in the Mar 15, 1963 edition.

David Henry Homan1,2,3,4

M, b. March 6, 1895, d. September 17, 1971
     His Social Security Number was 484-07-4439.5 David Henry Homan was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.3 He was born on March 6, 1895 at Fort Dodge, Webster Co., Iowa.5,2,3 He married Jessie E. Bensmiller, daughter of Peter Bensmiller Jr. and Barbara Ann Conner, on February 22, 1922 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.4 David Henry Homan died on September 17, 1971 at age 76.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 27, District 23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1940Dwelling 396, District 54-22, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa6

Occupation

1930Dwelling 27, District 23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1940C.C.C. guard6

Family

Jessie E. Bensmiller b. January 20, 1900, d. May 10, 1976
Marriage*David Henry Homan married Jessie E. Bensmiller, daughter of Peter Bensmiller Jr. and Barbara Ann Conner, on February 22, 1922 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S10364] Eldridge Family Funeral Homes, online www.eldridgefamilyfuneralhomes.com, From the Edna Maxine Homan Lemley obituary.
  10. [S5856] Holland-Coble Funeral Home, online http://www.hollandcoblefuneralhome.com/, From the Richard Lee Homan obituary.

Edward Francis Homan1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 24, 1924, d. June 3, 1998
FatherDavid Henry Homan1,8,4,9,10 b. March 6, 1895, d. September 17, 1971
MotherJessie E. Bensmiller1,8,4,9,10 b. January 20, 1900, d. May 10, 1976
     Edward Francis Homan was buried at Wellman Cemetery, Wellman, Washington Co., Iowa.3,11 His Social Security Number was 481-22-5075.2 He was born on June 24, 1924 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,4,11,6,7 He married Imogene L. Morgan on September 4, 1948 at Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., Iowa.5 Edward Francis Homan died on June 3, 1998 at Washington, Washington Co., Iowa, at age 73.2,3,11,5 He Edward Homan, 73, died Wednesday, June 3, 1998, in Washington County Hospital, Washington, after a lengthy illness. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Webster Methodist Church. Burial: Wellman Cemetery, Wellman. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at Holm Funeral Home, Sigourney, where the family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Imogene; two sons, Larry of Kersey, Colo., and Vincent of Sigourney; a daughter, Cynthia Kastantin of Keota; two sisters, Maxine Lemley of Primghar and Margery Thrasher of Park Rapids, Minn; and two brothers, Dale of Sigourney and Richard of Keswick. on June 5, 1998.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 27, District 23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1940Dwelling 396, District 54-22, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa8

Family

Imogene L. Morgan b. January 9, 1928, d. June 12, 2017
Marriage*Edward Francis Homan married Imogene L. Morgan on September 4, 1948 at Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., Iowa.5 
Children
  • Lawrence "Larry" Homan3,5
  • Vincent D. "Vince" Homan12,3,5
  • Cynthia L. Homan3,5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S1814] Gazette, The, From the Edward Homan obituary in the Jun 5, 1998 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S4190] Holm Funeral Home, online www.holmfuneralhome.com, From the Imogene Homan obituary.
  6. [S5641] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, World War II Bonus Case Files, 1947-1954.
  7. [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.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S10364] Eldridge Family Funeral Homes, online www.eldridgefamilyfuneralhomes.com, From the Edna Maxine Homan Lemley obituary.
  10. [S5856] Holland-Coble Funeral Home, online http://www.hollandcoblefuneralhome.com/, From the Richard Lee Homan obituary.
  11. [S7268] Wellman Cemetery, Washington Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  12. [S491] Sigourney News Review, From the Gabe Homan obituary in the Jun 23, 2005 edition.

Edna Maxine Homan1,2,3

F, b. March 2, 1927, d. October 28, 2015
FatherDavid Henry Homan1,4,3,5 b. March 6, 1895, d. September 17, 1971
MotherJessie E. Bensmiller1,4,3,5 b. January 20, 1900, d. May 10, 1976
     Edna Maxine Homan Edna Maxine Lemley, the daughter of David Henry and Jessie (Bensmiller) Homan was born March 2, 1927 in Sigourney, Iowa. She attended school in Sigourney before graduating from high school in Thornburg, Iowa. On September 1, 1946, she was united in marriage to Floyd L. Lemley in Sigourney, Iowa. The couple from 1952 to 1953 were administrators of the Davis County Care Facility in Bloomfield, Iowa. The couple moved to Primghar in 1954, where they served as administrators of the OBrien Care Facility for 32 years retiring in 1986. After their retirement the couple made their home in Primghar. Maxine started Maxs Unique Shop which she operated for several years. Her husband preceded her in death on October 25, 2001 in Primghar. She remained in Primghar and moved with her daughter to Minnesota for a short time before moving back to Iowa and made her home at Fieldcrest Assisted Living in Sheldon. On October 17, 2014, she became a resident of the Prairie View Retirement Home in Sanborn. She passed away at Prairie View on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 reaching the age of 88 years, 7 months and 26 days. She was a member of the United Church of Primghar and enjoyed sewing. Maxine is survived by her daughter, Linda Strubbe of Sanborn, Iowa; three grandsons and their wives, Stewart and Stephanie Strubbe of Sanborn, Iowa; Shawn and Dannelle Strubbe of Paullina, Iowa and Shane and Rebecca Strubbe of Conway, Missouri; nine great grandchildren, Jordan, Sydney, Payton, Alyssa, Ethan, Dylan, Camryn, Grace and Emily; one brother, Richard Homan of Keswick, Iowa; one sister, Marjorie Thrasher of Staples, Minnesota; also other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers, Edward and Dale Homan.3 She was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Primghar, O'Brien Co., Iowa.6 She was born on March 2, 1927 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.3 As of September 1, 1946,her married name was Lemley.2 She married Floyd Lynn Lemley on September 1, 1946 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.7,2,3,6 Edna Maxine Homan died on October 28, 2015 at Sanborn, O'Brien Co., Iowa, at age 88.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 27, District 23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1940Dwelling 396, District 54-22, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa4

Family

Floyd Lynn Lemley b. February 17, 1923, d. October 25, 2001
Marriage*Edna Maxine Homan married Floyd Lynn Lemley on September 1, 1946 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.7,2,3,6 
Child
  • Linda J. Lemley2,3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3316] Sutherland Courier, From the Floyd L. Lemley obituary in the Nov 1, 2001 edition.
  3. [S10364] Eldridge Family Funeral Homes, online www.eldridgefamilyfuneralhomes.com, From the Edna Maxine Homan Lemley obituary.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5856] Holland-Coble Funeral Home, online http://www.hollandcoblefuneralhome.com/, From the Richard Lee Homan obituary.
  6. [S10365] Pleasant Hill Cemetery, O'Brien Co., IA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S1814] Gazette, The, From the Dale E. Homan obituary in the Feb 15, 2008 edition.

Dale E. Homan1,2

M, b. March 12, 1930, d. February 14, 2008
FatherDavid Henry Homan1,3,4,5 b. March 6, 1895, d. September 17, 1971
MotherJessie E. Bensmiller1,3,4,5 b. January 20, 1900, d. May 10, 1976
     Dale E. Homan was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.6,2 His Social Security Number was 484-34-9322.7 He married Frances M. Knaak.6 Dale E. Homan was born on March 12, 1930 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,7 He died on February 14, 2008 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 77.7,2 He Dale E. Homan, 77, of Sigourney, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, at Manor House Care Center after a brief illness. Memorial graveside services will be held at a later date in Conner Cemetery, rural Sigourney. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are with Reynolds-Powell Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service in Sigourney. Survivors include his wife, Frances; two sons, Jerry of Plainfield, Ill., and Rick of Ladora; two sisters, Maxine Lemley of Primghar and Marjie Thrasher of Park Rapids, Minn; and a brother, Richard of Keswick. on February 15, 2008.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 27, District 23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1940Dwelling 396, District 54-22, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa3

Family

Frances M. Knaak
Marriage*Dale E. Homan married Frances M. Knaak.6 
Children
  • Jerry Homan2
  • Rick Homan2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1814] Gazette, The, From the Dale E. Homan obituary in the Feb 15, 2008 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S10364] Eldridge Family Funeral Homes, online www.eldridgefamilyfuneralhomes.com, From the Edna Maxine Homan Lemley obituary.
  5. [S5856] Holland-Coble Funeral Home, online http://www.hollandcoblefuneralhome.com/, From the Richard Lee Homan obituary.
  6. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.