Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Floyd Merrit Jones^1,2,3,4

M, b. January 19, 1916, d. 1959

Floyd Merrit Jones was buried at Bailey Cemetery, Keswick, Keokuk Co., Iowa.² He was born on January 19, 1916 at Webster Co., Iowa.³ He married Dorothy Mae Fear, daughter of Melvin F. Fear and Mary Hackert, on March 18, 1937 at Shenandoah, Iowa.^5,4 Floyd Merrit Jones and Dorothy Mae Fear were divorced before April, 1940.⁶ Floyd Merrit Jones died in 1959.

Census Records

1940

Fort Lewis, District 27-113B, Fort Lewis, Pierce Co., Washington

⁶

Occupation

1940

U.S. Army soldier⁶

Family

Dorothy Mae Fear b. November 3, 1916, d. March 27, 2005

Marriage*

Floyd Merrit Jones married Dorothy Mae Fear, daughter of Melvin F. Fear and Mary Hackert, on March 18, 1937 at Shenandoah, Iowa.^5,4

Divorce*

Floyd Merrit Jones and Dorothy Mae Fear were divorced before April, 1940.⁶

Child

Larry Dean Jones^5,1 b. April 15, 1938, d. November 12, 2003

Citations

[S4438] Quad-City Times, The, From the Larry Dean Jones obituary in the Nov 14, 2003 edition.
[S10068] Bailey Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online www.findagrave.com.
[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.
[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
[S1545] Rock Island Argus, The, From the Dorothy M. Archer obituary in the Mar 29, 2005 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Larry Dean Jones^1,2,3

M, b. April 15, 1938, d. November 12, 2003

Father

Floyd Merrit Jones^1,2 b. January 19, 1916, d. 1959

Mother

Dorothy Mae Fear^1,2,4,5 b. November 3, 1916, d. March 27, 2005

Larry Dean Jones was buried at Bailey Cemetery, Keswick, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 351-28-3769.⁶ He was born on April 15, 1938 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa.^3,2,6 He married Violet Crocker on May 26, 1960 at Rock Island, Rock Island Co., Illinois.^2,7 Larry Dean Jones died on November 12, 2003 at Monmouth, Warren Co., Illinois, at age 65.^2,3,6 He ROCK ISLAND - Larry Dean Jones, of Kirkwood, Ill., formerly of Milan, Ill., died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003, in Monmouth, Ill. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Hodgson Funeral Home Ltd., Rock Island. Burial will be in Bailey Cemetery, Keswick, Iowa. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. In early years, Larry was employed by the former Servus Rubber Co., Rock Island, He later worked as a night supervisor on the Centennial Bridge, retiring in 1997. He was born April 15, 1938, in Iowa City, to Floyd and Dorothy (Fear) Jones. He was a graduate of Rock Island High School. He married Violet Crocker on May 26, 1960, in Rock Island. Larry was a former member of Rock Island Eagles. He was a peacetime member of the National Guard. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association. Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Archer, Monmouth; wife, Violet; sisters, Mary (Alois) DeKeyrel, Alexis, Ill., and Barbara (Wendell) Beck, Mary Ann Jones, Doris (Steve) Stoermer and Casey (Mike) Glenn, all of Des Moines; stepmother, Jessie Jones, Des Moines; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, aunt and uncle, Alice and Duane Wilson, and sister, Margaret Hill. In Larry, we have lost a son, brother, loving husband and uncle. on November 14, 2003.²

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 234, District 82-65, What Cheer, Keokuk Co., Iowa

⁴

Family

Violet Crocker b. May 6, 1943, d. January 3, 2021

Marriage*

Larry Dean Jones married Violet Crocker on May 26, 1960 at Rock Island, Rock Island Co., Illinois.^2,7

Citations

[S1545] Rock Island Argus, The, From the Dorothy M. Archer obituary in the Mar 29, 2005 edition.
[S4438] Quad-City Times, The, From the Larry Dean Jones obituary in the Nov 14, 2003 edition.
[S10068] Bailey Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S10078] Dispatch, The, From the Margaret A. Forgie obituary in the Jan 1, 1996 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S10069] Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, online www.wheelanpressly.com, From the Violet M. Jones obituary.

Margaret Ann Archer^1,2,3,4

F, b. January 14, 1943, d. December 30, 1995

Father

Paul Theodore Archer^1,2,4 b. September 19, 1907, d. May 16, 1974

Mother

Dorothy Mae Fear^1,2,4 b. November 3, 1916, d. March 27, 2005

Margaret Ann Archer was buried at Davenport Memorial Park, Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 331-34-8005.³ Her married name was Hill.⁶ She married Donald L. Hill.⁶ Margaret Ann Archer was born on January 14, 1943 at Moline, Rock Island Co., Illinois.^3,4 As of June 26, 1993,her married name was Forgie.⁴ She married Allan Forgie on June 26, 1993 at Rock Island, Rock Island Co., Illinois.^6,4 Margaret Ann Archer died on December 30, 1995 at Green Rock, Henry Co., Illinois, at age 52.^3,4 She Margaret A. Forgie, 52, Green Rock, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 1995, at home. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Runge Mortuary, Davenport. The body will be cremated. Visitation is noon to 2 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. A memorial fund has been established. The former Margaret A. Archer was born Jan. 14, 1943, in Moline, the daughter of Paul and Dorothy Fear Archer. She married Allan Forgie June 26, 1993, in Rock Island. Mrs. Forgie was employed at John Deere Davenport Works for 18 years. She enjoyed coupon clipping and going to the riverboat. She also played cards in a monthly card club. Survivors include the widower; daughters and a son-in-law, Julie Nelson, East Moline, and Teresa and Troy Womac and Rhonda Hill, all of Green Rock; stepchildren, Jerry, Lori and Dana Forgie, all of Rock Island, and Terry Forgie, Winter Springs, Fla; a daughter-in-law, Phyllis Ickes, Silvis; 15 grandchildren; her mother, Galesburg; a sister, Mary Dekeyrel, Alexis; a brother, Larry Jones, Milan; and a special friend, June Crosby, Moline. A son, Mark Hill, died in 1994. on January 1, 1996.⁴

Family 1

Donald L. Hill

Marriage*

She married Donald L. Hill.⁶

Children

Teresa Hill^4,6
Rhonda Hill^4,6
Julie Hill^4,6
Mark L. Hill+^1,4 b. May 20, 1961, d. August 7, 1994

Family 2

Allan Forgie

Marriage*

Margaret Ann Archer married Allan Forgie on June 26, 1993 at Rock Island, Rock Island Co., Illinois.^6,4

Citations

[S1545] Rock Island Argus, The, From the Dorothy M. Archer obituary in the Mar 29, 2005 edition.
[S4438] Quad-City Times, The, From the Larry Dean Jones obituary in the Nov 14, 2003 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S10078] Dispatch, The, From the Margaret A. Forgie obituary in the Jan 1, 1996 edition.
[S10070] Davenport Memorial Park, Scott Co., IA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mark L. Hill obituary.

Mark L. Hill^1,2

M, b. May 20, 1961, d. August 7, 1994

Father

Donald L. Hill¹

Mother

Margaret Ann Archer^1,3 b. January 14, 1943, d. December 30, 1995

Mark L. Hill Mark L. Hill, 33, of 1837 10th Ave. Ct., Silvis, died Sunday, Aug. 7, 1994, at Illinois Hospital, Silvis. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Schroder Mortuary, Silvis. Burial is in Hampton Cemetery. Visitation is two hours prior to service time. Mr. Hill was born May 20, 1961, in Moline, the son of Donald L. and Margaret Archer Hill. He was employed in concession stands at summer fairs. He was joining the Silvis Masonic Lodge. Survivors include daughters, Aimee, Whitney, Amanda, and Courtney; his mother and stepfather, Margaret and Allan Forgie, Green Rock; his father and stepmother, Donald and Linda Hill, Springfield, Ohio; sisters, Julie Rurak, Orlando, Fla., Teresa Hill, East Moline, and Rhonda Hill, Green Rock; grandparents, Dorothy Archer, Galesburg, and Raymond and Mabel Hill, Silvis; and a special friend, Phyllis Ickes, Silvis.⁴ His Social Security Number was 339-60-0550.⁵ He was buried at Hampton Township Cemetery, Hampton, Rock Island Co., Illinois.^2,4 He was born on May 20, 1961 at Moline, Rock Island Co., Illinois.^2,5,4 He died on August 7, 1994 at Silvis, Rock Island Co., Illinois, at age 33.^2,5,4

Family

Children

Aimee Hill⁴
Amanda Hill⁴
Courtney Hill⁴

Citations

[S1545] Rock Island Argus, The, From the Dorothy M. Archer obituary in the Mar 29, 2005 edition.
[S7090] Hampton Township Cemetery, Rock Island Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S10078] Dispatch, The, From the Margaret A. Forgie obituary in the Jan 1, 1996 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mark L. Hill obituary.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Violet Crocker^1,2,3

F, b. May 6, 1943, d. January 3, 2021

Violet Crocker Violet M. Jones, 77, of Milan, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Avonlea Cottage, Milan. A private family funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Burial will be at Bailey Cemetery, Keswick, IA. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to the Alzheimer’s Association in Violet’s memory. Violet was born on May 6, 1943 in Rock Island, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Hollopeter) Crocker. She married Larry Jones on May 26, 1960 in Rock Island, he preceded her in death. Violet retired from Oscar Mayer as a line operator, and after retirement worked at Isabel Bloom. Violet and her husband lived in Milan, but was very proud when they purchased their dream home in Kirkwood, IL. They loved traveling together. Violet enjoyed collecting porcelain dolls and Isabel blooms. Her biggest joy was spending time with her siblings and their families. Violet is survived by her siblings, Charles (Carol) Crocker, Pauline Peterson, and Rosalie Davis; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Jones; parents; siblings, Margaret Haines and Arthur Crocker; and brother-in-law, Errol Davis.³ She was buried at Bailey Cemetery, Keswick, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,1 She was born on May 6, 1943 at Rock Island, Rock Island Co., Illinois.^3,1 As of May 26, 1960,her married name was Jones.² She married Larry Dean Jones, son of Floyd Merrit Jones and Dorothy Mae Fear, on May 26, 1960 at Rock Island, Rock Island Co., Illinois.^2,3 Violet Crocker died on January 3, 2021 at Milan, Rock Island Co., Illinois, at age 77.³

Family

Larry Dean Jones b. April 15, 1938, d. November 12, 2003

Marriage*

She married Larry Dean Jones, son of Floyd Merrit Jones and Dorothy Mae Fear, on May 26, 1960 at Rock Island, Rock Island Co., Illinois.^2,3

Citations

[S10068] Bailey Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S4438] Quad-City Times, The, From the Larry Dean Jones obituary in the Nov 14, 2003 edition.
[S10069] Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, online www.wheelanpressly.com, From the Violet M. Jones obituary.

Charles Edward "Charley" Covey^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 11, 1884, d. December 26, 1956

Father

William Thomas Covey^1,8,3,4,6 b. September, 1858, d. January 18, 1916

Mother

Alice Eldora Fish^1,7,8,3,4,6 b. April 30, 1862, d. September 15, 1923

Charles Edward "Charley" Covey was buried at Shaul Cemetery, Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.^9,6 His Social Security Number was 497-14-5333.¹⁰ He was born on July 11, 1884 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,2,8,10,5,6 He married Vallie F. Brandle on December 12, 1902 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^8,4 Charles Edward "Charley" Covey married Della M. Davis on July 3, 1920 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁴ Charles Edward "Charley" Covey married Bertha E. Benson on September 25, 1923 at Schuyler Co., Missouri.¹¹ Charles Edward "Charley" Covey married Anna M. Sell on November 9, 1932 at Schuyler Co., Missouri.¹¹ Charles Edward "Charley" Covey died on December 26, 1956 at Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri, at age 72.⁶

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 158, District 48, Prairie Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa

1910

Dwelling 161, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

¹²

1930

Dwelling 467, District 13, Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa

¹³

1940

Dwelling 8, District 86-13, Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri

¹⁴

Occupation

1910		Livery barn laborer¹²
1930		Auto salesman¹³
1940		Truck driver¹⁴

Family 1

Vallie F. Brandle b. January 23, 1886, d. May 8, 1919

Marriage*

Charles Edward "Charley" Covey married Vallie F. Brandle on December 12, 1902 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^8,4

Children

Norvill Eugene "Orville" "Orval" Covey^12,15 b. August 14, 1903, d. June 6, 1951
Raymond E. "Ray" Covey+^12,15 b. August 22, 1907, d. September 23, 1999
Lucille Helen Covey+^12,3,4,10 b. August 15, 1909, d. May 12, 1996

Family 2

Della M. Davis b. circa 1881

Marriage*

Charles Edward "Charley" Covey married Della M. Davis on July 3, 1920 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁴

Family 3

Bertha E. Benson b. August 30, 1884, d. July 29, 1963

Marriage*

Charles Edward "Charley" Covey married Bertha E. Benson on September 25, 1923 at Schuyler Co., Missouri.¹¹

Family 4

Anna M. Sell b. February 21, 1893, d. February, 1983

Marriage*

Charles Edward "Charley" Covey married Anna M. Sell on November 9, 1932 at Schuyler Co., Missouri.¹¹

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S7069] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, U.S., Birth Records, 1856-1944.
[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/
[S2160] Davenport Democrat And Leader, The, From the Alice E. Covey obituary in the Sep 16, 1923 edition.
[S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
[S7267] Shaul Cemetery, Wapello Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S2162] Jackson - Fish Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4900533/person/415685489
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.

Estella May "Stella" Covey^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. May 12, 1888, d. February 2, 1919

Father

William Thomas Covey^1,4,5,6 b. September, 1858, d. January 18, 1916

Mother

Alice Eldora Fish^1,4,5,6 b. April 30, 1862, d. September 15, 1923

Estella May "Stella" Covey was buried at Pennington Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,7 She was born on May 12, 1888 at What Cheer, Keokuk Co., Iowa; The Iowa death records have a birth date of May 8, 1888.^1,4,7,5 As of December 27, 1905,her married name was Hartley.⁴ She married William Wood Hartley on December 27, 1905 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,4,6 Estella May "Stella" Covey died on February 2, 1919 at Brighton, Washington Co., Iowa, at age 30.^2,7,5

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 158, District 48, Prairie Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa

1910

Dwelling 572, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

Family

William Wood Hartley b. May 20, 1881, d. February 24, 1950

Marriage*

Estella May "Stella" Covey married William Wood Hartley on December 27, 1905 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,4,6

Children

Emmett Leroy Hartley^3,8 b. September 22, 1906, d. January 12, 1963
Eldora Belle Hartley+^3,9,10 b. September 8, 1908, d. May 17, 1999
Clarence Harold Hartley+^3,8 b. January 16, 1910, d. December 1, 1989
Hazel Nellie Hartley^11,8,6,12 b. January 26, 1912, d. October 5, 1947

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
[S5949] FamilySearch, Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990.
[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
[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&
[S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
[S7069] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, U.S., Birth Records, 1856-1944.
[S9374] Sentinel, The, From the Eldora B. Handshew obituary in the May 18, 1999 edition.
[S1448] State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest, Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
[S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.

Martha E. "Bessie" Covey^1,2,3

F, b. November 28, 1892, d. June 20, 1907

Father

William Thomas Covey^1,2 b. September, 1858, d. January 18, 1916

Mother

Alice Eldora Fish^1,2 b. April 30, 1862, d. September 15, 1923

Martha E. "Bessie" Covey was buried at Pennington Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.³ She was born on November 28, 1892 at Iowa; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1893.^1,2,3 She died on June 20, 1907 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 14.^2,3

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 158, District 48, Prairie Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5949] FamilySearch, Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990.
[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&

Velma Gertrude Covey^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 26, 1896, d. May 31, 1973

Father

William Thomas Covey^1,2,3,4 b. September, 1858, d. January 18, 1916

Mother

Alice Eldora Fish^1,2,6,3,4 b. April 30, 1862, d. September 15, 1923

Her Social Security Number was 233-60-3760.⁷ Velma Gertrude Covey was buried at Southern Memorial Park, 15000 West Dixie Highway, North Miami, Dade Co., Florida.⁸ She was born on March 26, 1896 at Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,3,4,9,7 As of March 16, 1921,her married name was St. Clair.⁵ She married Lloyd Elmer St. Clair on March 16, 1921 at Washington, D.C..^6,5,8 Velma Gertrude Covey died on May 31, 1973 at Dade Co., Florida, at age 77.^9,8 She ST. CLAIR, Velma G., 77, of 1110 Perl St., Opa Locka passed away Thurs. She is survived by husband Lloyd, son Lloyd D., sister Beatrice Lewis of Calif., 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Sun. 6 to 9 P.M. Services Mon. 10 A.M. Lithgow Carol City Chapel. Interment Southern Memorial Park. on June 2, 1973.⁸

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 158, District 48, Prairie Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa

1910

Dwelling 116, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

1930

Dwelling 287, District 56, Berwyn, Prince George's Co., Maryland

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 184, District 1-15, Washington, D.C.

¹¹

Occupation

1940

Stenographer¹¹

Family

Lloyd Elmer St. Clair b. July 11, 1898, d. September, 1976

Marriage*

Velma Gertrude Covey married Lloyd Elmer St. Clair on March 16, 1921 at Washington, D.C..^6,5,8

Child

Lloyd Dale St. Clair+^10,11,12,8 b. January 2, 1922, d. June 15, 1981

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
[S7069] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, U.S., Birth Records, 1856-1944.
[S5924] Unknown compiler, District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953.
[S2160] Davenport Democrat And Leader, The, From the Alice E. Covey obituary in the Sep 16, 1923 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S8540] Miami News, The, From the Velma G. St. Clair obituary in the Jun 2, 1973 edition.
[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Beatrice Lulu Covey^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 26, 1899

Father

William Thomas Covey^6,1,3,7,4,5 b. September, 1858, d. January 18, 1916

Mother

Alice Eldora Fish^{6,1,8,3,7,4,5} b. April 30, 1862, d. September 15, 1923

Beatrice Lulu Covey was born on July 26, 1899 at Prairie Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^6,7 As of October 4, 1915,her married name was Rynearson.³ She married Earl Albert Rynearson on October 4, 1915 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^9,3,4,5 Beatrice Lulu Covey and Earl Albert Rynearson were divorced on February 23, 1929 at Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa.¹⁰ Beatrice Lulu Covey Mrs. Beatrice Rynearson who accused her husband Earl Rynearson of deserting her and their two children was granted a divorce, custody of the two children and $10 a week alimony at the conclusion of a hearing Saturday before Judge W. R. Maines. Harold Metcalf was attorney for Mrs. Rynearson. on February 24, 1929.¹⁰

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 158, District 48, Prairie Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa

⁶

1910

Dwelling 116, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

1920

Dwelling 4, District 169, Ward 5, Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 106, District 29, Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa

¹²

Occupation

1930

Waitress¹²

Family

Earl Albert Rynearson b. November 8, 1894, d. July, 1974

Marriage*

Beatrice Lulu Covey married Earl Albert Rynearson on October 4, 1915 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^9,3,4,5

Divorce*

Beatrice Lulu Covey and Earl Albert Rynearson were divorced on February 23, 1929 at Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa.¹⁰

Children

Mary Alice Rynearson^11,8,13 b. August 8, 1915, d. December 24, 1922
Mildred Margie Rynearson^11,12,8 b. April 25, 1918, d. October 16, 1988
Francis Churrell Rynearson+^12,8 b. February 13, 1920, d. December 23, 2011

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S1448] State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest, Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
[S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
[S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
[S2160] Davenport Democrat And Leader, The, From the Mary Alice Rynearson obituary in the Dec 25, 1922 edition.
[S2160] Davenport Democrat And Leader, The, From the Alice E. Covey obituary in the Sep 16, 1923 edition.
[S2160] Davenport Democrat And Leader, The, From the Beatrice Rynearson divorce story in the Feb 24, 1929 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.

Vallie F. Brandle^1,2

F, b. January 23, 1886, d. May 8, 1919

Vallie F. Brandle was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Dalhart, Dallam Co., Texas.^3,2 She was born on January 23, 1886 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁴ As of December 12, 1902,her married name was Covey.⁴ She married Charles Edward "Charley" Covey, son of William Thomas Covey and Alice Eldora Fish, on December 12, 1902 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^5,1 Vallie F. Brandle died on May 8, 1919 at Dalhart, Dallam Co., Texas, at age 33.^3,2

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 161, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

⁶

Family

Charles Edward "Charley" Covey b. July 11, 1884, d. December 26, 1956

Marriage*

Vallie F. Brandle married Charles Edward "Charley" Covey, son of William Thomas Covey and Alice Eldora Fish, on December 12, 1902 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^5,1

Children

Norvill Eugene "Orville" "Orval" Covey^6,7 b. August 14, 1903, d. June 6, 1951
Raymond E. "Ray" Covey+^6,7 b. August 22, 1907, d. September 23, 1999
Lucille Helen Covey+^6,8,1,9 b. August 15, 1909, d. May 12, 1996

Citations

[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
[S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
[S10214] Memorial Park Cemetery, Dallam Co., TX, online www.findagrave.com.
[S2161] More Ancestors of Jennifer & Adam Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=4everyoung&id=I11304
[S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
[S7069] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, U.S., Birth Records, 1856-1944.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Norvill Eugene "Orville" "Orval" Covey^1,2,3,4

M, b. August 14, 1903, d. June 6, 1951

Father

Charles Edward "Charley" Covey^5,2 b. July 11, 1884, d. December 26, 1956

Mother

Vallie F. Brandle^5,2 b. January 23, 1886, d. May 8, 1919

Norvill Eugene "Orville" "Orval" Covey was buried at Moreland Memorial Park, 1601 Taylor Avenue, Parkville, Baltimore Co., Maryland.³ He was born on August 14, 1903 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,3,4 He died on June 6, 1951 at age 47.³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 161, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

⁵

Citations

[S1448] State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest, Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
[S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
[S10215] Moreland Memorial Park, Baltomore Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
[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.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Raymond E. "Ray" Covey^1,2,3,4

M, b. August 22, 1907, d. September 23, 1999

Father

Charles Edward "Charley" Covey^1,3 b. July 11, 1884, d. December 26, 1956

Mother

Vallie F. Brandle^1,3 b. January 23, 1886, d. May 8, 1919

His Social Security Number was 263-56-1612.⁵ Raymond E. "Ray" Covey was born on August 22, 1907 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,5,6,7 He married Leonor Scarpetta on July 14, 1945 at Quito, Ecuador.⁷ Raymond E. "Ray" Covey died on September 23, 1999 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 92.^5,6,4 He COVEY - Ray E., age 92, of Coconut Creek, died Thursday, September 23, 1999. A South Florida resident since 1952, Mr. Covey was a retired Master Sargent with the U.S. Air Force and worked with Pan Am Airlines for many years. He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Patricia Anne (Jose) Crespo; granddaughters, Deborah Anne (Rodney) Baker and Elizabeth Anne (Bart) Adams; his loyal companion, a Schnauzer named Duke; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 28th, beginning at 11:00 am, held at The Sunshine Cathedral, 330 SW 27th Street, in Ft. Lauderdale with the Reverend Grant Lynn Ford and Dr. Rodney Baker officiating. Inurnment will follow along side his loving wife, Leonor who died in 1989 and is burled in Cali, Colombia. on September 26, 1999.⁴

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 161, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

1920

Dwelling 584, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

Enumerated in the household of his grandmother Alice Covey²

1930

Mather Field, District 27, Granite, Sacramento Co., California

⁸

1940

Field hospital, Elizabeth City, Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1930

Soldier⁸

1940

Army airplane mechanic⁹

Family

Leonor Scarpetta b. May 28, 1909, d. May 10, 1988

Marriage*

Raymond E. "Ray" Covey married Leonor Scarpetta on July 14, 1945 at Quito, Ecuador.⁷

Child

Patricia Anne Covey^4,7,10

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
[S4354] South Florida Sun-Sentinel, From the Ray E. Covey obituary in the Sep 26, 1999 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S8487] Unknown compiler, Florida, Naturalization Records, 1847-1995.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2021] Miami Herald, The, From the Leonor S. Covey obituary in the May 15, 1988 edition.

Lucille Helen Covey^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 15, 1909, d. May 12, 1996

Father

Charles Edward "Charley" Covey^1,4,5,6 b. July 11, 1884, d. December 26, 1956

Mother

Vallie F. Brandle^1,4,5,6 b. January 23, 1886, d. May 8, 1919

Her married name was Conder.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 479-10-7524.⁶ Lucille Helen Covey married Lewis Vernon Conder.⁶ Lucille Helen Covey was born on August 15, 1909 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^4,6 As of June 3, 1928,her married name was Worth.⁵ She married Floyd Richard Worth on June 3, 1928 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.⁵ Lucille Helen Covey died on May 12, 1996 at Iowa at age 86.^6,7

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 161, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

1920

Dwelling 584, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

Enumerated in the household of her grandmother Alice Covey²

1930

Dwelling 253, District 14, Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa

⁸

1940

Dwelling 175, District 90-26, Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa

⁹

Occupation

1940

Wholesale poultry house⁹

Family 1

Lewis Vernon Conder b. May 18, 1901, d. February 22, 1966

Marriage*

Lucille Helen Covey married Lewis Vernon Conder.⁶

Family 2

Floyd Richard Worth b. January 21, 1909, d. July 24, 1966

Marriage*

Lucille Helen Covey married Floyd Richard Worth on June 3, 1928 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.⁵

Child

Barbara J. Worth⁸

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1448] State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest, Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
[S7069] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, U.S., Birth Records, 1856-1944.
[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Wood Hartley^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. May 20, 1881, d. February 24, 1950

William Wood Hartley was buried at Pennington Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁵ He was born on May 20, 1881 at Pike Co., Ohio.^2,4,5,6 He married Estella May "Stella" Covey, daughter of William Thomas Covey and Alice Eldora Fish, on December 27, 1905 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^8,4,7 William Wood Hartley married Dora T. Sinn on November 24, 1920 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁷ William Wood Hartley died on February 24, 1950 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa, at age 68.^3,5 He Sigourney — Wood Hartley, 68, died Friday in an Iowa City hospital. Body at Reynolds funeral chapel here. on February 25, 1950.³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 572, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

1920

Dwelling 380, District 123, Brighton, Washington Co., Iowa

⁹

1930

Dwelling 219, District 22, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 202, District 54-22, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

¹¹

Occupation

1910		File factory laborer¹
1920		Baker⁹
1930		Baker¹⁰
1940		Baker¹¹

Family 1

Estella May "Stella" Covey b. May 12, 1888, d. February 2, 1919

Marriage*

William Wood Hartley married Estella May "Stella" Covey, daughter of William Thomas Covey and Alice Eldora Fish, on December 27, 1905 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^8,4,7

Children

Emmett Leroy Hartley^1,12,9 b. September 22, 1906, d. January 12, 1963
Eldora Belle Hartley+^1,7,13,14 b. September 8, 1908, d. May 17, 1999
Clarence Harold Hartley+^1,10,9,12 b. January 16, 1910, d. December 1, 1989
Hazel Nellie Hartley^15,12,7,16 b. January 26, 1912, d. October 5, 1947

Family 2

Dora T. Sinn b. circa 1893

Marriage*

William Wood Hartley married Dora T. Sinn on November 24, 1920 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁷

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S2163] Cedar Rapids Gazette, From the Wood Hartley death notice in the Feb 25, 1950 edition.
[S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
[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&
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
[S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
[S7069] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, U.S., Birth Records, 1856-1944.
[S9374] Sentinel, The, From the Eldora B. Handshew obituary in the May 18, 1999 edition.
[S1448] State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest, Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
[S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.

Eldora Belle Hartley^1,2,3,4

F, b. September 8, 1908, d. May 17, 1999

Father

William Wood Hartley^5,2,3,4 b. May 20, 1881, d. February 24, 1950

Mother

Estella May "Stella" Covey^5,3,4 b. May 12, 1888, d. February 2, 1919

Eldora Belle Hartley was buried at Letort Cemetery, 1198 Claremont Road, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania.^4,6 Her married name was Handshew.⁴ She married Wilbur Clarence Handshew.^4,7 Eldora Belle Hartley was born on September 8, 1908 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,4 As of May 20, 1925,her married name was Ayers.² She married Arthur Lee Ayers on May 20, 1925 at Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa.² Eldora Belle Hartley died on May 17, 1999 at Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at age 90.⁴ She Eldora B. Handshew, 90, a resident of the Church of God Home, Carlisle and formerly of East South Street, Carlisle, died Monday, May 17, 1999 at the home. Born Sept. 8, 1908 in Sigorney, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late William Wood Hartley Sr. and Stella May Covey Hartley, and the widow of Wilbur C. Handshew. Mrs. Handshew was a retired employee of the former Carlisle Shoe Co. She was a member of Bethel Assembly of God, Carlisle, and its adult Sunday school class. Surviving are a son, Arthur E. Ayers of Mira Loma, Calif; one grandchild; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home, 219 N. Hanover St., Carlisle. Burial will be in LeTort Cemetery, Middlesex Township. on May 18, 1999.⁴

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 572, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

⁵

1920

Dwelling 584, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

Enumerated in the household of her grandmother Alice Covey¹

1930

Dwelling 303, District 16, Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa

⁸

Occupation

1930

Laundress⁸

Family 1

Wilbur Clarence Handshew b. December 21, 1911, d. March 13, 1981

Marriage*

Eldora Belle Hartley married Wilbur Clarence Handshew.^4,7

Family 2

Arthur Lee Ayers b. circa 1904

Marriage*

Eldora Belle Hartley married Arthur Lee Ayers on May 20, 1925 at Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa.²

Child

Arthur Edgar Ayers^4,9 b. July 18, 1926, d. April 6, 2013

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
[S7069] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, U.S., Birth Records, 1856-1944.
[S9374] Sentinel, The, From the Eldora B. Handshew obituary in the May 18, 1999 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S10217] Letort Cemetery, Cumberland Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S9374] Sentinel, The, From the Wilbur C. Hanshew obituary in the Mar 14, 1981 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Emmett Leroy Hartley^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 22, 1906, d. January 12, 1963

Father

William Wood Hartley^1,3,7 b. May 20, 1881, d. February 24, 1950

Mother

Estella May "Stella" Covey^1,3 b. May 12, 1888, d. February 2, 1919

Emmett Leroy Hartley was buried at Pennington Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,4 He was born on September 22, 1906 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,3,4,6 He died on January 12, 1963 at Kankakee Co., Illinois, at age 56.^2,4,5

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 572, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

1920

Dwelling 380, District 123, Brighton, Washington Co., Iowa

⁷

1940

Dwelling 233, District 81-82, Rock Island, Rock Island Co., Illinois

⁸

Occupation

1940

Hotel clerk⁸

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[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&
[S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
[S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
[S6003] Comp.. Kankakee County Clerk Genealogy Records. Kankakee County Clerk, Kankakee County, Illinois Death Index, 1870-1992.
[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.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Clarence Harold Hartley^1,2,3,4

M, b. January 16, 1910, d. December 1, 1989

Father

William Wood Hartley^1,5,6,3 b. May 20, 1881, d. February 24, 1950

Mother

Estella May "Stella" Covey^1,3 b. May 12, 1888, d. February 2, 1919

His Social Security Number was 471-09-9045.⁷ Clarence Harold Hartley married Eileen Virginia Jenkins.^2,8 Clarence Harold Hartley was born on January 16, 1910 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^7,9,3 He died on December 1, 1989 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 79.^7,9 He Hartley, Clarence H., age 79, of Minnetonka. Survived by his wife, Eileen; daughter. Rebecca & son-in-law, Alan E. Iverson; daugnters, Calista & son-in-law, Ivan H. Arneson; son, James B. Hartley & daughter-in-law, Janice; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Ektora Handshew. He was a past Master-Lodge 8 AF & AM, Red Wing, MN. He was also a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. on December 3, 1989.⁴

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 572, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

1920

Dwelling 380, District 123, Brighton, Washington Co., Iowa

⁶

1930

Dwelling 219, District 22, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

⁵

1940

Dwelling 137, District 25-29, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota

¹⁰

Occupation

1930

Baker⁵

1940

Chef¹⁰

Family

Eileen Virginia Jenkins b. September 16, 1913, d. December 26, 2007

Marriage*

Clarence Harold Hartley married Eileen Virginia Jenkins.^2,8

Children

Rebecca Ann Hartley^2,8,10,4
Calista Joanne Hartley^2,8,4
James Bode Hartley^2,8,4

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S1157] Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002.
[S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
[S2164] Star Tribune, From the Clarence H. Hartley obituary in the Dec 3, 1989 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2164] Star Tribune, From the Eileen Hartley obituary in the Dec 28, 2007 edition.
[S505] Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2017.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mae Ida Danner^1,2,3,4

F, b. September 17, 1907, d. March 4, 1993

Father

James Alfred Danner^5,3,4 b. June 16, 1886, d. December 29, 1945

Mother

Leona Viola "Onie" Jackson^5,4 b. April 14, 1887, d. February 7, 1973

Her Social Security Number was 485-26-5131.⁶ Mae Ida Danner was buried at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa.⁷ She was born on September 17, 1907 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa; The SSDI has a birth date of Sep 12, 1907.^3,6 As of April 16, 1925,her married name was Wolver.⁴ She married Henry Cornelius “Neal” Wolver on April 16, 1925 at Monroe, Jasper Co., Iowa.^7,4 As of April 8, 1933,her married name was Kent.⁴ Mae Ida Danner married George William Howard Kent on April 8, 1933 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa.⁴ Mae Ida Danner married Harvey James Kent on June 5, 1940 at Izard Co., Arkansas.⁸ As of May 8, 1954,her married name was Strong.⁹ Mae Ida Danner married Clinton William Strong on May 8, 1954.⁹ Mae Ida Danner died on March 4, 1993 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa, at age 85.^6,7 She Mae I. Strong, 85, of Marshalltown died of a heart ailment Thursday at home. Services will be graveside at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Strong, a retired cook, was born in Delta. She is survived by two sons, Marvin Strong of Marshalltown and Roy Wolver of Des Moines; four daughters, Donna Stewart of Marshalltown, Marie Smiley of Utah, Opal Cooper of Arizona and Mary Atwood of Des Moines; 36 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 16 great-greatgrandchildren; and two great-greatgreat-grandchildren. on March 6, 1993.⁷

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 22, District 119, Lincoln Township, Poweshiek Co., Iowa

⁵

1930

Dwelling 244, District 4, Des Moines, Jasper Co., Iowa

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 88, District 25-12, Pleasant Ridge, Fulton Co., Arkansas

¹¹

Family 1

Henry Cornelius “Neal” Wolver b. July 26, 1902, d. April 14, 1928

Marriage*

Mae Ida Danner married Henry Cornelius “Neal” Wolver on April 16, 1925 at Monroe, Jasper Co., Iowa.^7,4

Children

Mary Adeline Wolver+^2,7,10,1,12 b. July 14, 1925, d. May 20, 2017
Opal Marie Wolver+^1,7,10,12,13 b. August 6, 1926, d. March 13, 2013
Roy Cornelius Wolver+^7,10,12,14 b. May 15, 1928, d. July 1, 2006

Family 2

Children

Marie Unknown¹²
Marvin Edward Danner Sr.+^1,7,12 b. March 15, 1933, d. December 29, 2010

Family 3

George William Howard Kent b. April 24, 1895, d. July 22, 1935

Marriage*

Mae Ida Danner married George William Howard Kent on April 8, 1933 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa.⁴

Child

Donna Pearl Kent+^2,7,12 b. January 29, 1931, d. February 3, 2009

Family 4

Harvey James Kent b. May 8, 1901, d. July, 1975

Marriage*

Mae Ida Danner married Harvey James Kent on June 5, 1940 at Izard Co., Arkansas.⁸

Family 5

Clinton William Strong b. October 10, 1903, d. September 18, 1965

Marriage*

Mae Ida Danner married Clinton William Strong on May 8, 1954.⁹

Citations

[S2215] Times-Republican, From the Marvin Edward Danner, Sr. obituary in the Jan 2, 2011 edition.
[S2215] Times-Republican, From the Donna Pearl Stewart obituary in the Feb 5, 2009 edition.
[S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1537] Des Moines Register, From the Mae I. Strong obituary in the Mar 6, 1993 edition.
[S871] Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Division, Arkansas Marriage Index, 1837-1957.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Clinton W. Strong obituary.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1537] Des Moines Register, From the Mary A. Atwood obituary in the May 28, 2017 edition.
[S7069] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, U.S., Birth Records, 1856-1944.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Orpha Pearl Danner^1,2,3

F, b. March 11, 1909, d. February 14, 2003

Father

James Alfred Danner^1,3 b. June 16, 1886, d. December 29, 1945

Mother

Leona Viola "Onie" Jackson^1,3 b. April 14, 1887, d. February 7, 1973

Her Social Security Number was 481-18-3775.³ Her married name was Burns.³ Her married name was Paris.³ Orpha Pearl Danner married Unknown Paris.³ Orpha Pearl Danner married Unknown Burns.³ Orpha Pearl Danner was born on March 11, 1909 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.³ She died on February 14, 2003 at age 93.³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 22, District 119, Lincoln Township, Poweshiek Co., Iowa

Family 1

Unknown Burns

Marriage*

Orpha Pearl Danner married Unknown Burns.³

Family 2

Unknown Paris

Marriage*

Orpha Pearl Danner married Unknown Paris.³

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S2158] Conner Family ties to Keokuk Iowa, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11964758/person/-361737289
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lura Gertrude Hartley^1,2,3

F, b. October 30, 1906, d. December 12, 1976

Father

Charles Edgar "Charley" Hartley^1,2 b. February 20, 1883, d. May 21, 1959

Mother

Ida May Jackson^1,2 b. June 13, 1885, d. June 26, 1962

Lura Gertrude Hartley was buried at Liberal Cemetery, Liberal, Seward Co., Kansas.⁴ She was born on October 30, 1906 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.³ As of February 24, 1930,her married name was Beason.³ She married Marion M. Beason on February 24, 1930 at Walsh, Baca Co., Colorado.^3,5 Lura Gertrude Hartley died on December 12, 1976 at Liberal, Seward Co., Kansas, at age 70.³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 573, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

1920

Dwelling 122, District 53, Osage Township, Bourbon Co., Kansas

1940

Dwelling 88, District 53-7, Township 37N, Rio Grande Co., Colorado

⁶

Family

Marion M. Beason b. August 19, 1900, d. April 20, 1964

Marriage*

Lura Gertrude Hartley married Marion M. Beason on February 24, 1930 at Walsh, Baca Co., Colorado.^3,5

Children

Charlene Beason^5,7,6
Betty Jewel Beason+^3,5,7,6 b. June 25, 1933, d. April 18, 2009
Patricia Maxine "Pat" Beason+^3,5,7,6 b. July 20, 1935, d. February 7, 2004
George Marion Beason+^3,5,6 b. February 27, 1939, d. September 23, 1987
Leona R. Beason^5,7
Peggy Lee Beason+^5,7 b. July 6, 1943, d. June 21, 2010

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S2158] Conner Family ties to Keokuk Iowa, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11964758/person/-361737289
[S5524] Liberal Cemetery, Seward Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S2165] Ottawa Herald, From the Betty J. Records obituary in the Apr 21, 2009 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2129] Hutchinson News, From the Pat Harris obituary in the Feb 9, 2004 edition.

Purley Leo Hartley^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 5, 1908, d. June 30, 1946

Father

Charles Edgar "Charley" Hartley^1,2,3 b. February 20, 1883, d. May 21, 1959

Mother

Ida May Jackson^1,2,3 b. June 13, 1885, d. June 26, 1962

Purley Leo Hartley was buried at Elkhart Cemetery, Elkhart, Morton Co., Kansas.⁵ He was born on December 5, 1908 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa; His draft card has a birth year of 1909.^4,5 He married Dorothy Ann Miles on March 28, 1931 at Springfield, Baca Co., Colorado.^6,7 Purley Leo Hartley died on June 30, 1946 at Elkhart, Morton Co., Kansas, at age 37.⁷

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 573, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

1920

Dwelling 122, District 53, Osage Township, Bourbon Co., Kansas

1930

Dwelling 16, District 11, Diamond Ridge, Baca Co., Colorado

1940

Dwelling 31, District 5-13, Diamond Ridge, Baca Co., Colorado

⁸

Occupation

1940

Farmer⁸

Family

Dorothy Ann Miles b. September 28, 1911, d. September 28, 2003

Marriage*

Purley Leo Hartley married Dorothy Ann Miles on March 28, 1931 at Springfield, Baca Co., Colorado.^6,7

Children

Dr. Shirley F. Hartley^7,9
Wayne Hartley^7,9
Ethel Jean Hartley^7,9
Loretta Ann Hartley¹⁰ b. January 5, 1933, d. February 23, 1933
Marjorie Marie Hartley^8,7,9 b. circa 1935
Thelbert Leo Hartley+^8,11,7,9 b. November 17, 1939, d. July 1, 1997

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S10510] Elkhart Cemetery, Morton Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.
[S7717] Denver, Colorado State Archives, Colorado, County Marriage Records and State Index, 1862-2006.
[S10511] Garden City Telegram, The, From the Dorothy Hartley obituary in the Oct 3, 2003 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Thelbert Leo Hartley obituary in the Jul 2, 1997 edition.
[S2158] Conner Family ties to Keokuk Iowa, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11964758/person/-361737289
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Albert Parker Hartley^1,2,3,4

M, b. July 21, 1910, d. January 12, 1979

Father

Charles Edgar "Charley" Hartley^1,2,3 b. February 20, 1883, d. May 21, 1959

Mother

Ida May Jackson^1,2,3 b. June 13, 1885, d. June 26, 1962

His Social Security Number was 524-09-1760.⁵ Albert Parker Hartley was buried at Walsh Cemetery, Walsh, Baca Co., Colorado.⁶ He married Dorothy Lucile Wiley.⁶ Albert Parker Hartley and Dorothy Lucile Wiley were divorced.⁷ Albert Parker Hartley was born on July 21, 1910 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^5,3,4 He married Cora Elizabeth Harlow in December, 1945 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.⁸ Albert Parker Hartley died on January 12, 1979 at Walsh, Baca Co., Colorado, at age 68.⁶

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 122, District 53, Osage Township, Bourbon Co., Kansas

1930

Dwelling 16, District 11, Diamond Ridge, Baca Co., Colorado

1940

Dwelling 32, District 5-13, Diamond Ridge, Baca Co., Colorado

⁹

Occupation

1940

Farmer⁹

Family 1

Dorothy Lucile Wiley b. August 27, 1912, d. June 25, 1989

Divorce*

Albert Parker Hartley and Dorothy Lucile Wiley were divorced.⁷

Marriage*

Albert Parker Hartley married Dorothy Lucile Wiley.⁶

Child

Charles Lavoe Hartley⁹ b. November 20, 1931, d. February 20, 1962

Family 2

Cora Elizabeth Harlow b. July 6, 1922, d. January 7, 2006

Marriage*

Albert Parker Hartley married Cora Elizabeth Harlow in December, 1945 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.⁸

Child

Gary Albert Hartley⁶ b. January 14, 1947, d. August 13, 1981

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S7069] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, U.S., Birth Records, 1856-1944.
[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.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2158] Conner Family ties to Keokuk Iowa, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11964758/person/-361737289
[S7717] Denver, Colorado State Archives, Colorado, County Marriage Records and State Index, 1862-2006.
[S1828] Reno Gazette-Journal, From the Hartley-Harlow marriage licences in the Dec 11, 1945 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lillie Marie Hartley^1,2,3

F, b. November 22, 1911, d. April, 1987

Father

Charles Edgar "Charley" Hartley^1,2 b. February 20, 1883, d. May 21, 1959

Mother

Ida May Jackson^1,2 b. June 13, 1885, d. June 26, 1962

Her Social Security Number was 515-18-6803.⁴ Lillie Marie Hartley was buried at Elkhart Cemetery, Elkhart, Morton Co., Kansas.⁵ She was born on November 22, 1911 at Fulton, Bourbon Co., Kansas.⁴ As of October 29, 1932,her married name was Tevebaugh.³ She married Roy Delmer Tevebaugh on October 29, 1932 at Hugoton, Stevens Co., Kansas.³ Lillie Marie Hartley died in April, 1987 at Elkhart, Morton Co., Kansas, at age 75.^3,4

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 122, District 53, Osage Township, Bourbon Co., Kansas

1930

Dwelling 16, District 11, Diamond Ridge, Baca Co., Colorado

Family

Roy Delmer Tevebaugh b. June 3, 1897, d. April 5, 1967

Marriage*

Lillie Marie Hartley married Roy Delmer Tevebaugh on October 29, 1932 at Hugoton, Stevens Co., Kansas.³

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2158] Conner Family ties to Keokuk Iowa, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11964758/person/-361737289
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S10510] Elkhart Cemetery, Morton Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.

Pansy Belle Hartley^1,2

F, b. October 10, 1913, d. May, 1987

Father

Charles Edgar "Charley" Hartley^3,1 b. February 20, 1883, d. May 21, 1959

Mother

Ida May Jackson^3,1 b. June 13, 1885, d. June 26, 1962

Pansy Belle Hartley was buried at Walsh Cemetery, Walsh, Baca Co., Colorado.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 522-22-0779.⁵ She was born on October 10, 1913 at Fulton, Bourbon Co., Kansas.⁵ As of October 12, 1940,her married name was Walker.² She married Clarence Lewis Walker on October 12, 1940 at Richfield, Morton Co., Kansas.^2,6 Pansy Belle Hartley died in May, 1987 at Elkhart, Morton Co., Kansas, at age 73.^2,5

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 122, District 53, Osage Township, Bourbon Co., Kansas

1930

Dwelling 16, District 11, Diamond Ridge, Baca Co., Colorado

Family

Clarence Lewis Walker b. March 27, 1917, d. March 19, 1963

Marriage*

Pansy Belle Hartley married Clarence Lewis Walker on October 12, 1940 at Richfield, Morton Co., Kansas.^2,6

Children

Jim Walker⁶
Claressa B. Walker⁶ b. April 2, 1942, d. August 13, 2016
Robert Lewis Walker² b. July 24, 1943, d. July 24, 1943
Judy Lomae Walker² b. May 16, 1945, d. May 16, 1945
Infant Walker² b. May 23, 1948, d. May 23, 1948

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2158] Conner Family ties to Keokuk Iowa, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11964758/person/-361737289
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3244] Walsh Cemetery, Baca Co., CO, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S10514] Garnand Funeral Homes, online www.garnandfuneralhomes.com, From the Claressa B. Walker Pratt obituary.

Virginia Clara "Jennie" Hartley^1,2,3,4

F, b. October 18, 1914, d. June 28, 2001

Father

Charles Edgar "Charley" Hartley^1,2 b. February 20, 1883, d. May 21, 1959

Mother

Ida May Jackson^1,2 b. June 13, 1885, d. June 26, 1962

Virginia Clara "Jennie" Hartley was buried at La Veta Cemetery, La Veta, Huerfano Co., Colorado.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 523-46-6661.⁶ She was born on October 18, 1914 at Fulton, Bourbon Co., Kansas.^3,6 As of March 3, 1936,her married name was Drury.⁴ She married Robert Randall Drury on March 3, 1936 at Walsenburg, Huerfano Co., Colorado.^3,5,4 Virginia Clara "Jennie" Hartley died on June 28, 2001 at Pueblo, Pueblo Co., Colorado, at age 86.^3,6

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 122, District 53, Osage Township, Bourbon Co., Kansas

1930

Dwelling 16, District 11, Diamond Ridge, Baca Co., Colorado

1940

Dwelling 18, District 28-33, La Veta, Huerfano Co., Colorado

⁷

Family

Robert Randall Drury b. March 3, 1911, d. January, 1986

Marriage*

Virginia Clara "Jennie" Hartley married Robert Randall Drury on March 3, 1936 at Walsenburg, Huerfano Co., Colorado.^3,5,4

Children

Unknown Drury³
Larry Gale Drury^3,7 b. 1937, d. September 9, 1955
Donald Drury⁷

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2158] Conner Family ties to Keokuk Iowa, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11964758/person/-361737289
[S7717] Denver, Colorado State Archives, Colorado, County Marriage Records and State Index, 1862-2006.
[S10460] La Veta Cemetery, Huerfano Co., CO, online www.findagrave.com.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Edna Mae Hartley¹

F, b. June 8, 1916, d. January 25, 2007

Father

Charles Edgar "Charley" Hartley^1,2 b. February 20, 1883, d. May 21, 1959

Mother

Ida May Jackson^1,2 b. June 13, 1885, d. June 26, 1962

Her Social Security Number was 521-24-3914.³ Edna Mae Hartley and William Daniel Dunivan were divorced.⁴ Edna Mae Hartley was born on June 8, 1916 at Fulton, Bourbon Co., Kansas.^4,3 As of August 5, 1935,her married name was Dunivan.⁴ She married William Daniel Dunivan on August 5, 1935 at Campo, Baca Co., Colorado.⁴ As of May 29, 1952,her married name was Wheeler.⁴ Edna Mae Hartley married Roy French Wheeler on May 29, 1952 at Clayton, Union Co., New Mexico.⁴ Edna Mae Hartley died on January 25, 2007 at Springfield, Baca Co., Colorado, at age 90.^4,3

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 122, District 53, Osage Township, Bourbon Co., Kansas

1930

Dwelling 16, District 11, Diamond Ridge, Baca Co., Colorado

1940

Dwelling 45, District 5-14, Campo, Baca Co., Colorado

⁵

Family 1

William Daniel Dunivan b. May 21, 1915, d. November 30, 2003

Divorce*

Edna Mae Hartley and William Daniel Dunivan were divorced.⁴

Marriage*

Edna Mae Hartley married William Daniel Dunivan on August 5, 1935 at Campo, Baca Co., Colorado.⁴

Child

Robert Gene "Bobby" Dunivan⁵ b. April 24, 1937, d. August 31, 1973

Family 2

Roy French Wheeler b. May 26, 1919, d. October 22, 1985

Marriage*

Edna Mae Hartley married Roy French Wheeler on May 29, 1952 at Clayton, Union Co., New Mexico.⁴

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2158] Conner Family ties to Keokuk Iowa, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11964758/person/-361737289
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Imogene L. Morgan¹

F, b. January 9, 1928, d. June 12, 2017

Imogene L. Morgan Imogene Homan, 89, died June 12, 2017 at the Manor House in Sigourney Iowa. She was born January 9, 1928 in Grinnell, Iowa to William Clay and Ethel Walton Morgan. She graduated from Webster High School in 1946. On September 4, 1948 she married Edward Francis Homan at the Sigourney Christian Church. She was employed at the Webster Post office and was a bookkeeper for many area businesses including Ed’s Electric. She was the Webster’s City Clerk for over 40 years and worked at the White State Bank and later H&R Block. She was a member of the Webster United Methodist Church, Red Hats, Webster Card club and Eastern Star. She enjoyed camping, boating, square dancing and traveling. She loved her home and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ed on June 3, 1998, a grandson Gabe Homan and a brother James Morgan. She is survived by her children Larry (Jackie) Homan of Sigourney, Vince (Vicki) Homan of Sigourney, Cindy Homan of Keomah Village, 6 grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren, 1 great- great grandchild, a brother Ronald (Darlene) Morgan of Ft. Myers, Florida. Funeral Service: 1030 A.M. Friday, Webster United Methodist Church, Webster, Iowa. Burial: Wellman Cemetery, Wellman, Iowa.¹ She was buried at Wellman Cemetery, Wellman, Washington Co., Iowa.^2,1 She was born on January 9, 1928 at Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., Iowa.^2,1 As of September 4, 1948,her married name was Homan.¹ She married Edward Francis Homan, son of David Henry Homan and Jessie E. Bensmiller, on September 4, 1948 at Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., Iowa.¹ Imogene L. Morgan died on June 12, 2017 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 89.^2,1

Family

Edward Francis Homan b. June 24, 1924, d. June 3, 1998

Marriage*

She married Edward Francis Homan, son of David Henry Homan and Jessie E. Bensmiller, on September 4, 1948 at Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., Iowa.¹

Children

Lawrence "Larry" Homan^3,1
Vincent D. "Vince" Homan^4,3,1
Cynthia L. Homan^3,1

Citations

[S4190] Holm Funeral Home, online www.holmfuneralhome.com, From the Imogene Homan obituary.
[S7268] Wellman Cemetery, Washington Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S1814] Gazette, The, From the Edward Homan obituary in the Jun 5, 1998 edition.
[S491] Sigourney News Review, From the Gabe Homan obituary in the Jun 23, 2005 edition.