Alva Allen Ellison1,2

M, b. June 18, 1892, d. August 12, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 486-07-2971.3 Alva Allen Ellison was born on June 18, 1892 at Hamilton Co., Kansas.3,4,2 He married Hazel B. Alison, daughter of James Ellis Alison and Henrietta Elizabeth "Retta" Lee, on June 21, 1914 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.1,5 Alva Allen Ellison died on August 12, 1986 at San Diego Co., California, at age 94.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 343, District 6, Ward 1, Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri6
1930Dwelling 67, District 114, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri7
1940Dwelling 431, District 48-35, Brooking, Jackson Co., Missouri8

Occupation

1920Leather company worker6
1930Leather company treasurer7
1940Salesman8

Family

Hazel B. Alison b. October 21, 1894, d. June, 1973
Marriage*Alva Allen Ellison married Hazel B. Alison, daughter of James Ellis Alison and Henrietta Elizabeth "Retta" Lee, on June 21, 1914 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  5. [S4396] Lompoc Record, From the Leo F. Ellison obituary in the Jan 3, 2005 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the James E. Ellison obituary in the Nov 29, 2006 edition.

Leo Forest Ellison1,2

M, b. February 6, 1919, d. December 31, 2004
FatherAlva Allen Ellison1,3,4,2,5 b. June 18, 1892, d. August 12, 1986
MotherHazel B. Alison1,3,4,2,5 b. October 21, 1894, d. June, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 496-03-7814.6 Leo Forest Ellison was buried at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery, 600 South C Street, Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., California.7,2 He was born on February 6, 1919 at Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri.6,7,2 He married Marie Rosario Ortega on November 1, 1944 at Jackson Co., Missouri.8 Leo Forest Ellison died on December 31, 2004 at Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., California, at age 85.6,7,2 He A funeral Mass for Leo F. Ellison, 85, of Lompoc, will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at La Purisima Catholic Church with Rev. Nicholas Ingham, O.P. officiating. Burial will follow at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Ellison was born Feb. 6, 1919, in Independence, Mo., to Alva and Hazel Allison Ellison. He served with the U.S. Army/s 1st Cavalry in Europe during Word War II and the Army National Guard/s 40th Infantry Division during the Korean War. Before his retirement in 1975, he worked at the Naval Air Station in North Island, San Diego, for 30 years and has resided in Lompoc since 1996. Leo loved camping, the California deserts, animals, western novels, music and especially classical music. He died Friday, Dec. 31, 2004, at the Convalescent Care Center in Lompoc. Survivors (and spouses) include his daughter, Lillian (John D., M.D.) Sawyer, of Lompoc; sister, Roberta (Cy) Cashin, of Largo, Fla; brother, James (Jane) Ellison, of Lee Summit, Mo; grandchildren, David Sawyer, John M. (Mary) Sawyer, M.D., Diane (Albert) Dietrich, Christopher Taylor, and Edward Ellison; great-grandchildren, Jacqueline Krallman, Ryan Krallman, John Krallman, Amanda Sawyer, Matthew Sawyer, Jessica Sawyer, Christina Sawyer; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie, in 1992; a daughter, Carmen Taylor; and son, Edward Ellison. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lompoc Library Foundation, 501 East North Ave., Lompoc 93436; or VIVA, P.O. Box 896, Lompoc 93438. on January 3, 2005.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 343, District 6, Ward 1, Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri1
1930Dwelling 67, District 114, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri3
1940Dwelling 431, District 48-35, Brooking, Jackson Co., Missouri4

Occupation

1940Shoe factory worker4

Family

Marie Rosario Ortega b. January 23, 1913, d. March 1, 1992
Marriage*Leo Forest Ellison married Marie Rosario Ortega on November 1, 1944 at Jackson Co., Missouri.8 
Children
  • Lillian R. Ellison2
  • Carmen Ellison2
  • Edward Ellison2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4396] Lompoc Record, From the Leo F. Ellison obituary in the Jan 3, 2005 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the James E. Ellison obituary in the Nov 29, 2006 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.

James E. "Jim" Ellison1,2,3

M, b. February 2, 1922, d. November 27, 2006
FatherAlva Allen Ellison1,2,4,3 b. June 18, 1892, d. August 12, 1986
MotherHazel B. Alison1,2,4,3 b. October 21, 1894, d. June, 1973
     James E. "Jim" Ellison was born on February 2, 1922 at Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri.5,3 He married Jane Unknown circa 1944.3 James E. "Jim" Ellison died on November 27, 2006 at Lee's Summit, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 84.5,3 He James (Jim) E. Ellison, 84, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2006, at his home surrounded by his family. Memorial services will be Tuesday, December 5, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Lee's Summit Bible Church, 1200 NE Colburn Road, Lee's Summit, Mo; visitation will be Monday, December 4, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lee's Summit Bible Church Mission Fund. Jim was born February 2, 1922, in Independence, Mo. He made a profession of faith at the age of 11 at the First Baptist Church of Raytown. Jim was a WWII Navy veteran and started his career in the building industry with the Blue Jay restaurant in Raytown, Mo. Jim owned and operated Ellison Development Co. for 40 years, developing Green Crest in Independence and Woods Chapel Acres in Lee's Summit, where a street was named Ellison Way in his honor. He and his wife, Jane, lived in the Lake Lotawana area for 56 years before moving to John Knox Village. For 17 years Jim and Jane loved to winter in Florida in the areas of Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clear Water. Jim was a member of Lee's Summit Bible Church, a giving, loving person and an avid fisherman. Preceded in death by his parents, Alva and Hazel Ellison, one brother, Forrest L. Ellison. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Jane; one son, Gary Ellison of Claycomo, Mo; one sister, Roberta Campbell of Largo, Florida; two grandchildren, Coby and wife Heather Ellison and Jessica and husband Jeff Avery; three great grandchildren, Sam, Jacob, and Rhain. Arrangements: Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW 3rd St., Lee's Summit, MO 64063, (816) 524-3700. on November 29, 2006.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 67, District 114, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri1
1940Dwelling 431, District 48-35, Brooking, Jackson Co., Missouri2

Family

Jane Unknown
Marriage*James E. "Jim" Ellison married Jane Unknown circa 1944.3 
Child
  • Gary Ellison3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the James E. Ellison obituary in the Nov 29, 2006 edition.
  4. [S4396] Lompoc Record, From the Leo F. Ellison obituary in the Jan 3, 2005 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Marie Rosario Ortega1,2

F, b. January 23, 1913, d. March 1, 1992
     Marie Rosario Ortega was born on January 23, 1913 at Mexico.3,2 As of November 1, 1944,her married name was Ellison.1 She married Leo Forest Ellison, son of Alva Allen Ellison and Hazel B. Alison, on November 1, 1944 at Jackson Co., Missouri.1 Marie Rosario Ortega died on March 1, 1992 at San Diego Co., California, at age 79.2,3

Family

Leo Forest Ellison b. February 6, 1919, d. December 31, 2004
Marriage*She married Leo Forest Ellison, son of Alva Allen Ellison and Hazel B. Alison, on November 1, 1944 at Jackson Co., Missouri.1 
Children
  • Lillian R. Ellison4
  • Carmen Ellison4
  • Edward Ellison4

Citations

  1. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S4396] Lompoc Record, From the Leo F. Ellison obituary in the Jan 3, 2005 edition.

Kenneth Van Lee1

M, b. June 29, 1912, d. January 18, 1983
FatherArthur Meriweather Lee1,2 b. November 19, 1879, d. 1968
MotherGladys I. VanLaningham1,2 b. July 20, 1882, d. August 31, 1937
     Kenneth Van Lee was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, E. 14th Street & S. Katy Avenue, Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas.3 His Social Security Number was 509-01-8548.4 He was born on June 29, 1912 at Neosho Co., Kansas.4,3 He married Ellen Elizabeth Bristow on August 11, 1937 at Erie, Neosho Co., Kansas.5 Kenneth Van Lee died on January 18, 1983 at Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas, at age 70.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 91, District 220, Tioga, Neosho Co., Kansas1
1930Dwelling 213, District 7, Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas2
1940Dwelling 271, District 67-6, Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas6

Occupation

1930Newspaper typesetter2
1940Newspaper linotype operator6

Family

Ellen Elizabeth Bristow b. November 1, 1912, d. December 27, 1990
Marriage*Kenneth Van Lee married Ellen Elizabeth Bristow on August 11, 1937 at Erie, Neosho Co., Kansas.5 

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. [S4397] Memorial Park Cemetery, Neosho Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S4392] Priebe, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/59177971/person/32059101534
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Arthur Lee1,2,3

M, b. September 24, 1915, d. September 20, 1966
FatherArthur Meriweather Lee1,4 b. November 19, 1879, d. 1968
MotherGladys I. VanLaningham1,4 b. July 20, 1882, d. August 31, 1937
     William Arthur Lee was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, E. 14th Street & S. Katy Avenue, Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas.2 He was born on September 24, 1915 at Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas.2 He married Esther Kristina Nelson on January 14, 1940.2,5,3 William Arthur Lee died on September 20, 1966 at Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas, at age 50.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 91, District 220, Tioga, Neosho Co., Kansas1
1930Dwelling 213, District 7, Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas4
1940Dwelling 116, District 50-24B, Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas6

Occupation

1940Insurance agent6

Family

Esther Kristina Nelson b. September 30, 1915, d. January 15, 1965
Marriage*William Arthur Lee married Esther Kristina Nelson on January 14, 1940.2,5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4397] Memorial Park Cemetery, Neosho Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S2064] Galveston County Daily News, From the Dale Arthur Lee obituary in the Sep 18, 2005 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4392] Priebe, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/59177971/person/32059101534
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S4391] Elmwood Cemetery, Neosho Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com

Hazel Elizabeth Lee1,2,3

F, b. April 4, 1918, d. July 28, 1994
FatherArthur Meriweather Lee1,4,2 b. November 19, 1879, d. 1968
MotherGladys I. VanLaningham1,4 b. July 20, 1882, d. August 31, 1937
     Hazel Elizabeth Lee was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, E. 14th Street & S. Katy Avenue, Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas.5 Her Social Security Number was 512-10-4087.6 She was born on April 4, 1918 at Kansas.1,5,6 As of October 2, 1943,her married name was McCoy.3 She married Everett Vincent McCoy on October 2, 1943 at Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas.3 Hazel Elizabeth Lee died on July 28, 1994 at Urbana, Neosho Co., Kansas, at age 76.6,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 91, District 220, Tioga, Neosho Co., Kansas1
1930Dwelling 213, District 7, Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas4
1940Dwelling 21, District 67-7A, Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas2

Occupation

1940Variety store clerk2

Family

Everett Vincent McCoy b. January 10, 1910, d. November 13, 1995
Marriage*Hazel Elizabeth Lee married Everett Vincent McCoy on October 2, 1943 at Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas.3 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4392] Priebe, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/59177971/person/32059101534
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4397] Memorial Park Cemetery, Neosho Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.