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James Garrett Todd^1,2,3,4

M, b. February 1, 1921, d. August 15, 1993

Father

Fletcher Algen Todd¹ b. May 29, 1901, d. December 6, 1968

Mother

Ethel Elizabeth Gouge¹ b. August 8, 1902, d. April 22, 1984

James Garrett Todd was buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Kinston, Lenoir Co., North Carolina.² His Social Security Number was 242-12-9496.⁵ He married Iva Mae Hipshire.⁶ James Garrett Todd was born on February 1, 1921 at West Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,5,2,3,4 He died on August 15, 1993 at Kinston, Lenoir Co., North Carolina, at age 72.^5,2,3

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 53, District 22, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina

1940

Dwelling 67, District 11-53A, Oakley, Buncombe Co., North Carolina

⁷

Occupation

1940

Carpenter⁷

Family

Iva Mae Hipshire b. November 23, 1921, d. January 20, 1974

Marriage*

James Garrett Todd married Iva Mae Hipshire.⁶

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S7048] Pinelawn Memorial Park, Lenoir Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
[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.
[S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Iva Mae Hipshire¹

F, b. November 23, 1921, d. January 20, 1974

Iva Mae Hipshire was buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Kinston, Lenoir Co., North Carolina.¹ Her married name was Todd.¹ She married James Garrett Todd, son of Fletcher Algen Todd and Ethel Elizabeth Gouge.¹ Iva Mae Hipshire was born on November 23, 1921 at Tennessee.¹ She died on January 20, 1974 at Kinston, Lenoir Co., North Carolina, at age 52.¹

Family

James Garrett Todd b. February 1, 1921, d. August 15, 1993

Marriage*

She married James Garrett Todd, son of Fletcher Algen Todd and Ethel Elizabeth Gouge.¹

Citations

[S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.

Isaac McKern¹

M, b. circa 1849

Father

Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern¹ b. June 6, 1825, d. circa 1884

Mother

Malinda Evelyn Van Doren¹ b. June 16, 1832, d. before June 23, 1880

Isaac McKern was born circa 1849 at Henry Co., Iowa.¹

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 1301, Tippecanoe Township, Henry Co., Iowa

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

William McKern¹

M, b. circa 1845

Father

Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern¹ b. June 6, 1825, d. circa 1884

Mother

Malinda Evelyn Van Doren¹ b. June 16, 1832, d. before June 23, 1880

William McKern was born circa 1845 at Iowa.¹

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 1301, Tippecanoe Township, Henry Co., Iowa

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth McKern¹

F, b. circa 1848

Father

Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern¹ b. June 6, 1825, d. circa 1884

Mother

Malinda Evelyn Van Doren¹ b. June 16, 1832, d. before June 23, 1880

Elizabeth McKern was born circa 1848 at Iowa.¹

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 1301, Tippecanoe Township, Henry Co., Iowa

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

Sela Caroline "Carrie" McKern^1,2

F, b. 1850, d. March 19, 1889

Father

Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern^3,1 b. June 6, 1825, d. circa 1884

Mother

Malinda Evelyn Van Doren^3,1 b. June 16, 1832, d. before June 23, 1880

Sela Caroline "Carrie" McKern was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Coon Rapids, Carroll Co., Iowa.⁴ She was born in 1850 at Iowa.^3,4 As of March 8, 1875,her married name was Walker.² She married Simon Sylvester Walker on March 8, 1875 at Monroe Co., Iowa.² Sela Caroline "Carrie" McKern died on March 19, 1889 at Carroll Co., Iowa.⁴

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 348, York, Tama Co., Iowa

1870

Dwelling 113, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

1880

Dwelling 75, District 332, Salt Creek, Tama Co., Iowa

⁵

Family

Simon Sylvester Walker b. August 26, 1850, d. December 30, 1924

Marriage*

Sela Caroline "Carrie" McKern married Simon Sylvester Walker on March 8, 1875 at Monroe Co., Iowa.²

Children

Iala/Iola M. Walker⁵ b. circa 1875
Bertha E. Walker+^5,6 b. July 19, 1877, d. July 16, 1919
Eva Margaret Walker+⁵ b. October 12, 1879, d. October 8, 1952
Lee Etta Walker+^7,2 b. July 19, 1884, d. July, 1976

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S7067] Oak Hill Cemetery, Carroll Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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.

Perry Theodore McKern^1,2,3,4

M, b. April 29, 1853, d. September 24, 1920

Father

Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern^5,1,2 b. June 6, 1825, d. circa 1884

Mother

Malinda Evelyn Van Doren^5,1,2 b. June 16, 1832, d. before June 23, 1880

Perry Theodore McKern was buried at Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.⁴ He was born on April 29, 1853 at Tama Co., Iowa.^2,4,6 He married Carrie Catherine VanDoren on August 15, 1876 at Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa.^3,7 Perry Theodore McKern died on September 24, 1920 at Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 67.^2,4

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 348, York, Tama Co., Iowa

⁵

1870

Dwelling 113, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

1880

Dwelling 83, District 18, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁸

1900

Dwelling 166, District 14, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁶

1910

Dwelling 31, District 17, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁹

1920

Dwelling 92, District 27, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa

¹⁰

Occupation

1880		Farmer⁸
1900		Farmer⁶
1910		Farmer⁹

Family

Carrie Catherine VanDoren b. May 10, 1858, d. January 21, 1933

Marriage*

Perry Theodore McKern married Carrie Catherine VanDoren on August 15, 1876 at Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa.^3,7

Children

Edward "Eddie" McKern⁸ b. June 22, 1878, d. November 22, 1885
Frederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern+^8,6 b. May 29, 1879, d. January 15, 1921
Myrtle McKern¹¹ b. September 12, 1881, d. March 2, 1885
Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern+^6,12,7,13 b. March 22, 1885, d. 1951
John Clyde McKern+^7,6,13,3,14 b. July 27, 1888, d. June 13, 1976
Bert Francis "Bertie" McKern+^7,6,9,12 b. September 29, 1889, d. April 7, 1983

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S5949] FamilySearch, Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990.
[S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
[S7054] Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Carrie Catherine Van Dorin obituary in an unknown edition.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[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.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the John Clyde McKern obituary in the Jun 17, 1976 edition.

Rose A. McKern¹

F, b. circa 1855

Father

Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern^2,1 b. June 6, 1825, d. circa 1884

Mother

Malinda Evelyn Van Doren^2,1 b. June 16, 1832, d. before June 23, 1880

Rose A. McKern was born circa 1855 at Iowa.²

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 348, York, Tama Co., Iowa

1870

Dwelling 113, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.

Eva Jane McKern^1,2,3,4

F, b. February 26, 1857, d. April 28, 1936

Father

Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern^5,1,2,4 b. June 6, 1825, d. circa 1884

Mother

Malinda Evelyn Van Doren^5,1,2,4 b. June 16, 1832, d. before June 23, 1880

Eva Jane McKern was buried at Moravia Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^4,6 She was born on February 26, 1857 at Tama Co., Iowa.^2,4,7 As of September 16, 1875,her married name was Nowels.³ She married John Edwin Nowels on September 16, 1875 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.^3,4 Eva Jane McKern died on April 28, 1936 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 79.^2,4 She Death Takes Mrs. Nowels - Mrs. Eva J. Nowels, for many years a resident of Moravia but of recent years a resident of California, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Selby in Moravia, Tuesday moning, April 28. She has been failing in health for some time. Many relatives and friends mourn her departure. Obituary - Eva McKern, daughter of Edmond and Malinda McKern, was born in Tama county, Feb. 26, 1857. At the age of six years she, with her parents, located near Moravia where she grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to John Nowels, a Civil War Veteran, who preceded her in death 27 years ago. Some 25 years ago she moved to Upland, Calif., where she made her home. She came back to Iowa last September to be with her children and sister. She leaves three children, Mrs. Frank Selby and John E. Nowels of Moravia, and Ms. Eva Fromm of San Bernardino, Calif; two sisters, Mrs. W.T. VanDorin of Moravia, Mrs. Geo. Curl of Chicago, Ill; two brothers, Wm. McKern of Florida, and Lewis McKern of Oregon; twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. Three children preceded her in death. She was a member of the Nazrene church in Upland, Calif. She passed away April 28, 1936, at the age of 79 years, 2 months, and 2 days. Funeral services wll be conducted from the M.E. Church in Moravia, Thursday afternoon, April 30, at 2 o'clock, Rev. Chas. L. Ellis officiating, assisted by Rev. Hall Johnson. Interment in Moravia cemetery. The pallbearers will be the great-nephews. on April 30, 1936.⁴

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 348, York, Tama Co., Iowa

⁵

1870

Dwelling 113, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

1880

Dwelling 67, District 18, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁸

1900

Dwelling 25, District 21, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁷

1910

Dwelling 3, District 24, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁹

1920

Dwelling 127, District 166, Ontario, Los Angeles Co., California

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 225, District 37, Ontario, Los Angeles Co., California

¹¹

Occupation

1910

Dressmaker⁹

Family

John Edwin Nowels b. May 4, 1818, d. July 30, 1909

Marriage*

Eva Jane McKern married John Edwin Nowels on September 16, 1875 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.^3,4

Children

Cassius LeRoy “Roy” Nowels+⁸ b. July 20, 1874, d. October 22, 1930
Ora Myrtle Nowels+^8,4,12,13 b. July 9, 1876, d. September 17, 1965
Nevada Nowels^7,8,14,6 b. September 17, 1878, d. August 14, 1909
John Edward Nowels+^4,7,9,12,15 b. September 22, 1882, d. June 26, 1955
Eva Fern Nowels+^4,7,16,13 b. March 24, 1892, d. May 10, 1969

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
[S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the Eva J. Nowels obituary in the Apr 30, 1936 edition.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S7059] Moravia Cemetery, Appanoose Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
[S5949] FamilySearch, Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the John Nowels obituary in the Jun 30, 1955 edition.
[S7069] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, U.S., Birth Records, 1856-1944.

William Henry McKern^1,2,3

M, b. July, 1858, d. February 22, 1938

Father

Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern^4,1,5,6,2 b. June 6, 1825, d. circa 1884

Mother

Malinda Evelyn Van Doren^4,1,5,6,2 b. June 16, 1832, d. before June 23, 1880

William Henry McKern was buried at Roselawn Cemetery, Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida.³ He married Henrie Louise Eggers.² William Henry McKern was born in July, 1858 at Tama Co., Iowa.^7,2 He married Arthelia Hiner in 1880.² William Henry McKern married Pyra Fenton on February 28, 1906 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^2,8 William Henry McKern died on February 22, 1938 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida, at age 79.² He Word has been received here of the death of William H. McKern, 80, of Lakeland, Florida, which occurred at the home of his step-son, Doyle Mardis, at Orlando, Florida, Tuesday night, Feb. 22. Mr. McKern was a former Moravia resident and the father of Mrs. William Burns and Guy McKern of Moravia. The son of Edmond and Malinda McKern, he was born in Tama county and came to Moravia with his parents when small boy. He lived here until he married Arthelia Hiner in 1880. They moved to Hamilton county, Nebraska and after two years there moved to Rollins county, Kansas, where they spent eleven years before moving back to Iowa. In 1898 Mrs. McKern died, leaving her husband and three children. In 1906, Mr. McKern married Mrs. Pyra Fenton, of Moravia, who died in 1914. The next year Mr. McKern moved to Florida and later married Mrs. Mardis, who preceded him in death in February, 1937. Surviving are three children, Mrs. William Burns and Guy McKern of Moravia, Mrs. Grace Smith of Des Moines; one sister, Mrs. Mary Curl of Hillsboro, lowa. One brother, Lewis, of Brownsville, Oregon; eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and four stepchildren. Funeral services and burial were held at Lakeland, Florida. on March 3, 1938.²

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 348, York, Tama Co., Iowa

⁴

1870

Dwelling 113, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

1880

Dwelling 86, District 18, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁵

1900

Dwelling 58, District 21, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁷

1910

Dwelling 175, District 24, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁹

1930

Dwelling 3, District 15, Nebo, Suwannee Co., Florida

¹⁰

Occupation

1880		Farmer⁵
1910		Railroad section laborer⁹
1930		Farmer¹⁰

Family 1

Henrie Louise Eggers b. September 28, 1879, d. February 1, 1937

Marriage*

William Henry McKern married Henrie Louise Eggers.²

Family 2

Arthelia Hiner b. January 27, 1862, d. March 11, 1898

Marriage*

William Henry McKern married Arthelia Hiner in 1880.²

Children

Bessie Caroline McKern+^7,11,12 b. April 25, 1882, d. October 23, 1950
Lewis Guy McKern+^7,2,8,11,12 b. December 2, 1888, d. December 15, 1964
Grace Lenora "Gracie" McKern+^{7,9,2,8,11,12} b. April 11, 1894, d. March, 1987

Family 3

Pyra Fenton b. circa 1868, d. 1914

Marriage*

William Henry McKern married Pyra Fenton on February 28, 1906 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^2,8

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the William H. McKern obituary in the Mar 3, 1938 edition.
[S7095] Roselawn Cemetery, Polk Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the Eva J. Nowels obituary in the Apr 30, 1936 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the Lewis Guy McKern obituary in the Dec 24, 1964 edition.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the Mrs. William Burns obituary in the Oct 25, 1950 edition.

Angeline Nora "Angie" McKern^1,2,3,4

F, b. November 9, 1861, d. January 23, 1938

Father

Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern^1,3 b. June 6, 1825, d. circa 1884

Mother

Malinda Evelyn Van Doren^1,3 b. June 16, 1832, d. before June 23, 1880

Angeline Nora "Angie" McKern was buried at Moravia Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.³ She was born on November 9, 1861 at Tama Co., Iowa.³ As of October 9, 1878,her married name was VanDorin.⁴ She married William T. VanDorin on October 9, 1878 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.^2,3,4 Angeline Nora "Angie" McKern died on January 23, 1938 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 76.³ She Angie Nora, daughter of Edmond and Malinda McKern, was born in Tama county, Iowa, November 9, 1861. After a lingering illness, she passed away at her home in Moravia, Iowa, at 1:30 p.m., January 23, 1938, aged 76 years, 2 months and 14 days. Mrs. VanDorin came with her parents to Appanoose county, Iown, when she was two years of age. She was united in marriage to William VanDorin October 9, 1878. She and her husband lived for a short time about 12 miles southwest of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. They moved in a covered wagon to Osborne county, Kansas, September 1, 1879. In the year 1890 they moved back to Iowa in a covered wagon and settled in Moravia where they became prominent in business and community affairs. Excepting two years spent in California, she lived the remainder of her life in or near Moravia. Mr. and Mrs. VnnDorin's married life extended over a period of 69 years. Having no children of their own they were unusually kind to children. Mrs. VanDorin's youngest sister and brother made their home with them for a number of years. Mrs. Lee Dhority, left an orphan in Colorado, also lived with the VanDorin family for a number of years. At the time of her death, Mrs. VanDorin was a faithful and loyal member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Moravia. Besides her husband, she leaves an adopted son, Freddie, at home; one sister, Mrs. Mary Curl of Lockridge, Iowa; two brothers, William McKern ot Lakeland, Florida, and Louis McKern of Brownsville, Oreron; many other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church in Moravia Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 28, at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. Chas. L. Ellis oficiating. Interment at Moravia cemetery. on January 27, 1938.³

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 113, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

1880

Dwelling 332, District 214, Mount Ayr, Osborne Co., Kansas

⁵

1900

Dwelling 6, District 21, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁶

1920

Dwelling 117, District 166, Ontario, Los Angeles Co., California

⁷

1930

Dwelling 196, District 21, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁸

Family

William T. VanDorin b. January 24, 1858, d. February 12, 1943

Marriage*

Angeline Nora "Angie" McKern married William T. VanDorin on October 9, 1878 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.^2,3,4

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the William T. VanDorin obituary in the Feb 18, 1943 edition.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the Angie Nora VanDorin obituary in the Jan 27, 1938 edition.
[S1844] Unknown compiler, Iowa Marriages, 1851-1900.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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.

Mary Elizabeth McKern¹

F, b. October, 1868, d. July 25, 1945

Father

Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern^1,2,3,4 b. June 6, 1825, d. circa 1884

Mother

Malinda Evelyn Van Doren^1,2,3,4 b. June 16, 1832, d. before June 23, 1880

Mary Elizabeth McKern was buried at Glasgow Cemetery, Glasgow, Jefferson Co., Iowa.⁵ She was born in October, 1868 at Iowa.⁶ As of circa 1889,her married name was Curl.⁶ She married George Washington Curl circa 1889.^3,4,6 Mary Elizabeth McKern died on July 25, 1945 at Glasgow, Jefferson Co., Iowa, at age 76.⁵

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 113, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

1880

Dwelling 86, District 18, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

1900

Dwelling 224, District 73, Madison, Lee Co., Iowa

⁶

1910

Dwelling 66, District 83, Ward 5, Fort Madison, Lee Co., Iowa

⁷

1920

Dwelling 28, District 40, Salem, Henry Co., Iowa

⁸

1930

Dwelling 107, District 20, Round Prairie, Jefferson Co., Iowa

⁹

1940

Dwelling 22, District 89-15, Birmingham, Van Buren Co., Iowa

¹⁰

Family

George Washington Curl b. January 7, 1870, d. 1945

Marriage*

Mary Elizabeth McKern married George Washington Curl circa 1889.^3,4,6

Children

Mildred A. Curl^6,11 b. August 14, 1891
Winifred Agnes "Winnie" Curl+^6,9,10,7 b. January 23, 1893, d. August 28, 1961
Jennie Lenore Curl+^6,7 b. November 15, 1894, d. November 8, 1977
Arthur Van Curl+^6,7,11,12 b. August 26, 1895, d. January 3, 1968
Otto Leslie Curl+^6,7,13,11 b. December 11, 1898, d. February 7, 1970
Anna Neoma Curl+^7,14,11,15 b. March 11, 1901, d. March 20, 1923
Leo Edward Curl+^8,14,7,11 b. June 30, 1903, d. January 23, 1990
Granville Jacob Curl^8,7,13,11 b. September 4, 1905, d. December 9, 1979
George Everett Curl^8,9,10,7 b. November 30, 1907, d. December 12, 1981
Versa Curl¹⁶ b. May 21, 1911, d. April 13, 1913
Mary Gertrude Curl+^8,13,11,17 b. May 13, 1913, d. May 8, 1994

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the William H. McKern obituary in the Mar 3, 1938 edition.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the Angie Nora VanDorin obituary in the Jan 27, 1938 edition.
[S7101] Glasgow Cemetery, Jefferson Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
[S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
[S7069] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, U.S., Birth Records, 1856-1944.
[S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
[S5949] FamilySearch, Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990.
[S7119] Elmwood Cemetery, Lee Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Arthelia Hiner^1,2

F, b. January 27, 1862, d. March 11, 1898

Arthelia Hiner was buried at Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.³ She was born on January 27, 1862 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.³ As of 1880,her married name was McKern.¹ She married William Henry McKern, son of Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern and Malinda Evelyn Van Doren, in 1880.¹ Arthelia Hiner died on March 11, 1898 at Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 36.^1,3

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 86, District 18, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁴

Family

William Henry McKern b. July, 1858, d. February 22, 1938

Marriage*

Arthelia Hiner married William Henry McKern, son of Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern and Malinda Evelyn Van Doren, in 1880.¹

Children

Bessie Caroline McKern+^5,2,6 b. April 25, 1882, d. October 23, 1950
Lewis Guy McKern+^5,1,7,2,6 b. December 2, 1888, d. December 15, 1964
Grace Lenora "Gracie" McKern+^5,1,7,2,6 b. April 11, 1894, d. March, 1987

Citations

[S7058] Moravia Union, From the William H. McKern obituary in the Mar 3, 1938 edition.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the Lewis Guy McKern obituary in the Dec 24, 1964 edition.
[S7054] Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the Mrs. William Burns obituary in the Oct 25, 1950 edition.
[S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.

Lewis Alonzo McKern^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 26, 1873, d. June 28, 1954

Father

Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern^1,7,8,9 b. June 6, 1825, d. circa 1884

Mother

Malinda Evelyn Van Doren^1,7,8,9 b. June 16, 1832, d. before June 23, 1880

Lewis Alonzo McKern was buried at Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., Oregon.³ He was born on January 26, 1873 at Iowa.^3,10,6 He married Lydia Marie Gregory circa 1893.^4,10 Lewis Alonzo McKern died on June 28, 1954 at Lane Co., Oregon, at age 81.¹¹

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 86, District 18, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

1900

Dwelling 69, District 113, Sumner, Osborne Co., Kansas

¹⁰

1910

Dwelling 176, District 131, Summer, Osborne Co., Kansas

1920

Dwelling 66, District 294, East Halsey, Linn Co., Oregon

^12,13

1930

Dwelling 50, District 31, Monmouth, Polk Co., Oregon

¹³

1940

Dwelling 75, District 22-17, Brownsville, Linn Co., Oregon

¹⁴

Occupation

1900		Farmer¹⁰
1910		Farmer²
1920		Railroad laborer¹²
1930		Odd job laborer¹³
1940		Farm laborer¹⁴

Family

Lydia Marie Gregory b. April 15, 1877, d. January 8, 1949

Marriage*

Lewis Alonzo McKern married Lydia Marie Gregory circa 1893.^4,10

Children

Tula Ethel McKern+^2,4,10,5 b. May 15, 1894, d. 1970
Winifred/Winnifred Blanche McKern+^2,4,10 b. February 4, 1896, d. October 12, 1987
Claude Thomas McKern+^2,4,10,12 b. February 6, 1898, d. July 8, 1964
Gertrude Agnes "Gertie" McKern+^2,4,10,12 b. February 28, 1900, d. May 28, 1980
Clarence N. McKern+^2,12 b. February 13, 1902, d. June 9, 1973
Edward Clifton McKern+^2,12 b. February 5, 1904, d. November 21, 1965
Beulah Eva McKern+^2,4,12 b. May 21, 1906, d. August 31, 2004
Mabel Naomi McKern+^2,4,12 b. August 10, 1908, d. March 16, 1998
Gladys A. McKern+^4,12,13 b. September 25, 1910, d. June 11, 1981
Mildred Adale McKern^4,12,13,15 b. September 22, 1912, d. March 7, 1993
Ralph Porter McKern+^{4,12,13,14,15,16,17} b. February 21, 1914, d. March 29, 1991
Harold Leroy McKern+^{4,12,13,14,16,15} b. January 18, 1916, d. March 31, 2004
Kenneth Delbert McKern+^4,12 b. August 30, 1917, d. July 18, 1979
Walter Gordon McKern^{4,12,13,14,15} b. September 5, 1919, d. December 30, 1994

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S7124] Alford Cemetery, Linn Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lydia Marie McKern obituary in an unknown edition.
[S6687] Unknown compiler, Oregon, Select Births and Christenings, 1868-1929.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the Eva J. Nowels obituary in the Apr 30, 1936 edition.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the William H. McKern obituary in the Mar 3, 1938 edition.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the Angie Nora VanDorin obituary in the Jan 27, 1938 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
[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.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
[S7137] News-Times, From the Ralph Porter McKern obituary in the Apr 3, 1991 edition.

John Edwin Nowels^1,2,3

M, b. May 4, 1818, d. July 30, 1909

John Edwin Nowels was buried at Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.² He was born on May 4, 1818 at Coshocton Co., Ohio.^2,4 He married Eva Jane McKern, daughter of Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern and Malinda Evelyn Van Doren, on September 16, 1875 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.^1,5 John Edwin Nowels died on July 30, 1909 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 91.² He John Knowls Dead - Man of Ninety-One Years Died at Moravia July 30. Moravia, Aug 3 - After a brief illness John Nowles passed away at his home in Moravia July 30th at 2 oclock a m. He had an iron constitution that enabled him to maintain an easy victory over the forces of death for 91 years. He was one of the oldest residents of Appanoose Co. having come here from his native state, Ohio, in 1837. Mr. Nowles enlisted in Co. "I" 3rd Ia Cavalry Aug 15th 1861 at Ioonium, Ia, was wounded in the battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, was discharged March 20, 1863, joined Samual Summer Post No. 398 as a charter member Aug. 21st and was flag bearer of the Post and officer of the day until the time of his death. As a soldier he was always true to his charge. He was a kind and affectionate husband and father and highly respected by all who knew him. Saturday at four oclock an imprefsive funeral service was held, conducted at the home by the local post of the G.A.R. and at the cemetry by the Masons. on August 3, 1909.⁶

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 67, District 18, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁷

1900

Dwelling 25, District 21, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁴

Occupation

1880

Farmer⁷

Family

Eva Jane McKern b. February 26, 1857, d. April 28, 1936

Marriage*

John Edwin Nowels married Eva Jane McKern, daughter of Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern and Malinda Evelyn Van Doren, on September 16, 1875 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.^1,5

Children

Cassius LeRoy “Roy” Nowels+⁷ b. July 20, 1874, d. October 22, 1930
Ora Myrtle Nowels+^7,5,8,9 b. July 9, 1876, d. September 17, 1965
Nevada Nowels^4,7,10,11 b. September 17, 1878, d. August 14, 1909
John Edward Nowels+^5,4,8,12 b. September 22, 1882, d. June 26, 1955
Eva Fern Nowels+^5,4,3,9 b. March 24, 1892, d. May 10, 1969

Citations

[S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
[S7054] Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S7069] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, U.S., Birth Records, 1856-1944.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the Eva J. Nowels obituary in the Apr 30, 1936 edition.
[S7060] Iowegian, From the John Nowels obituary in the Aug 3, 1909 edition.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
[S5949] FamilySearch, Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990.
[S7059] Moravia Cemetery, Appanoose Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the John Nowels obituary in the Jun 30, 1955 edition.

Simon Sylvester Walker^1,2,3

M, b. August 26, 1850, d. December 30, 1924

Simon Sylvester Walker was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Coon Rapids, Carroll Co., Iowa.^2,3 He was born on August 26, 1850 at Morgan Co., Missouri.³ He married Sela Caroline "Carrie" McKern, daughter of Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern and Malinda Evelyn Van Doren, on March 8, 1875 at Monroe Co., Iowa.¹ Simon Sylvester Walker died on December 30, 1924 at Mystic, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 74.³

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 75, District 332, Salt Creek, Tama Co., Iowa

⁴

1920

Dwelling 1, District 31, Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁵

Occupation

1880

Farmer⁴

Family

Sela Caroline "Carrie" McKern b. 1850, d. March 19, 1889

Marriage*

Simon Sylvester Walker married Sela Caroline "Carrie" McKern, daughter of Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern and Malinda Evelyn Van Doren, on March 8, 1875 at Monroe Co., Iowa.¹

Children

Iala/Iola M. Walker⁴ b. circa 1875
Bertha E. Walker+^4,6 b. July 19, 1877, d. July 16, 1919
Eva Margaret Walker+⁴ b. October 12, 1879, d. October 8, 1952
Lee Etta Walker+^7,1,5 b. July 19, 1884, d. July, 1976

Citations

[S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
[S7067] Oak Hill Cemetery, Carroll Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[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.

Carrie Catherine VanDoren^1,2

F, b. May 10, 1858, d. January 21, 1933

Carrie Catherine VanDoren was buried at Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.³ She Carrie Catherine Van Dorin, daughter of Willis and Betsy Van Dorin, was born in Tama county, Iowa, May 10, 1858. She fell asleep in Jesus at her home in Moravia Saturday morning, Jan. 21, 1933, at 5:20, at the age of 74 years 8 months, 11 days, having resided in Moravia for the past 15 years.
She was united in marriage to Perry Theodore McKern, August 15, 1876 at Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa. To this union six children were born; 3 having preceded their mother in death. Those living to mourn her departure are Mrs. Lenna Wailes, of Moravia, Clyde and Bert of near Moravia. All of whom were with her during her last hours. Also three sisters: Fannie Gunion of Nobleville, Indiana; Ellen Yorgas of Des Moines, Iowa; Lucy Dugdale, of Beloit, Kansas. One brother Evan of Macon, Missouri; 20 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
Aunt Kate, as she was commonly called by her many friends, confessed her faith in Christ at the age of 14 at Mount Pleasant, Iowa, having been a faithful member of the Church of Christ until sickness forced her from active service, often being in attendane when it seemed she was unable.
She was a loving mother, a kind neighbor and friend.² She was born on May 10, 1858 at Tama Co., Iowa.^3,2,4 As of August 15, 1876,her married name was McKern.¹ She married Perry Theodore McKern, son of Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern and Malinda Evelyn Van Doren, on August 15, 1876 at Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa.^1,2 Carrie Catherine VanDoren died on January 21, 1933 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 74.^3,2

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 83, District 18, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁵

1900

Dwelling 166, District 14, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁴

1910

Dwelling 31, District 17, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁶

1920

Dwelling 92, District 27, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁷

Family

Perry Theodore McKern b. April 29, 1853, d. September 24, 1920

Marriage*

Carrie Catherine VanDoren married Perry Theodore McKern, son of Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern and Malinda Evelyn Van Doren, on August 15, 1876 at Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa.^1,2

Children

Edward "Eddie" McKern⁵ b. June 22, 1878, d. November 22, 1885
Frederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern+^5,4 b. May 29, 1879, d. January 15, 1921
Myrtle McKern⁸ b. September 12, 1881, d. March 2, 1885
Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern+^4,9,2,10 b. March 22, 1885, d. 1951
John Clyde McKern+^2,4,10,1,11 b. July 27, 1888, d. June 13, 1976
Bert Francis "Bertie" McKern+^2,4,6,9 b. September 29, 1889, d. April 7, 1983

Citations

[S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Carrie Catherine Van Dorin obituary in an unknown edition.
[S7054] Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[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.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the John Clyde McKern obituary in the Jun 17, 1976 edition.

Ed Wailes^1,2,3

M, b. April 26, 1874, d. October 5, 1940

His Social Security Number was 484-05-8320.² Ed Wailes was buried at Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.² He was born on April 26, 1874 at Plano, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^2,3 He married Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern, daughter of Perry Theodore McKern and Carrie Catherine VanDoren, on August 8, 1925 at Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa.¹ Ed Wailes died on October 5, 1940 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 66.²

Family

Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern b. March 22, 1885, d. 1951

Marriage*

He married Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern, daughter of Perry Theodore McKern and Carrie Catherine VanDoren, on August 8, 1925 at Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa.¹

Citations

[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
[S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John Clyde McKern^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 27, 1888, d. June 13, 1976

Father

Perry Theodore McKern^1,2,3,7,6 b. April 29, 1853, d. September 24, 1920

Mother

Carrie Catherine VanDoren^1,2,3,7,6 b. May 10, 1858, d. January 21, 1933

His Social Security Number was 481-22-1343.³ John Clyde McKern was buried at Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^5,6 He was born on July 27, 1888 at Mystic, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Zelma Josephine Kaster on February 1, 1913 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^7,6,8 John Clyde McKern died on June 13, 1976 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 87.^9,5,6 He John Clyde McKern, 87, of 513 N. First St., Centerville, a retired coal miner, died Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born July 27, 1888, near Moravia to Perry Theodore and Catherine Carrie Van Dorin McKern. On Feb. 1, 1913, be married Zelma Josephine Kaster in Mystic. She died in 1932. He was a lifetime resident of the area and had lived in Centerville 20 years. He was a member of the Christian Church. Surviving are six daughters, Ava Foster of Moravia, Leah Ervin of Silvis, Ill., Pearl Lamantia and Hazel Bethell, both of Centerville, Josephine Kennis of Betendorf and Jacquetta Morrison ot Montezuma; two sons, Arthur of Ames and Hoyt of Creston; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Bert of Centerville. The service was held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Miller-Wehrle Funeral Home, with the Rev. Doyle Henderson officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery west of Moravia. on June 17, 1976.⁶

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 166, District 14, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

1920

Dwelling 60, District 31, Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 93, District 30, Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 79, District 4-11, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

¹²

Occupation

1920		Farmer¹⁰
1930		Dairy farmer¹¹
1940		Farmer¹²

Family

Zelma Josephine Kaster b. July 11, 1896, d. March 2, 1932

Marriage*

John Clyde McKern married Zelma Josephine Kaster on February 1, 1913 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^7,6,8

Children

Ava Cary McKern+^{10,11,13,6,8,14} b. November 20, 1913, d. May 29, 2008
Arthur Clyde "Bud" McKern+^{10,11,3,6,8,14} b. April 12, 1916, d. May 24, 1988
Edna Marie McKern^15,8,14 b. May 21, 1918, d. September 3, 1918
Leah Leola McKern+^{10,11,6,8,3,14} b. November 18, 1919, d. June 13, 1989
Sylvia Pearl McKern^{11,6,8,3,14,13} b. January 1, 1922, d. January 13, 2007
Jack L. McKern+^{11,12,8,14,16} b. September 20, 1925, d. July 19, 1974
Hazel Vernal McKern+^{11,12,6,8,14,3,17} b. February 29, 1928, d. November 17, 2006
Jacquetta Rose "Jackie" McKern+^12,18,6,8,14 b. July 2, 1930, d. September 20, 2013
Josephine B. McKern^12,6,8,14
Lynn Hoyt McKern^6,8,14,3 b. January 31, 1932, d. May 21, 1980

Citations

[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Carrie Catherine Van Dorin obituary in an unknown edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S7054] Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the John Clyde McKern obituary in the Jun 17, 1976 edition.
[S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the Zelma Josephine Kaster McKern obituary in the Mar 10, 1932 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[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.
[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
[S7091] Ad Express & Daily Iowegian, From the Pearl Lamantia obituary in the Jan 16, 2007 edition.
[S5949] FamilySearch, Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990.
[S4438] Quad-City Times, The, From the Jack L. McKern obituary in the Jul 20, 1974 edition.
[S7091] Ad Express & Daily Iowegian, From the Hazel Vernal Bethell obituary in the Dec 21, 2006 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jackie Morrison obituary in an unknown edition.

Bert Francis "Bertie" McKern^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 29, 1889, d. April 7, 1983

Father

Perry Theodore McKern^1,2,6,3 b. April 29, 1853, d. September 24, 1920

Mother

Carrie Catherine VanDoren^1,2,6,3 b. May 10, 1858, d. January 21, 1933

Bert Francis "Bertie" McKern was buried at Main Station Cemetery (also known as Fairview Cemetery), Maine, Appanoose Co., Iowa.⁴ His Social Security Number was 485-42-8073.⁷ He was born on September 29, 1889 at Appanoose Co., Iowa; His WWI Draft Registration card and the 1900 Census have a birth year of 1891.^3,7,5 He married Grace Lucille Clark on February 21, 1914 at Darbyville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^3,8 Bert Francis "Bertie" McKern died on April 7, 1983 at Iowa at age 93.^7,9

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 166, District 14, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

1910

Dwelling 31, District 17, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁶

1920

Dwelling 28, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 31, District 10, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 104, District 4-11, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

¹²

Occupation

1920		Farmer¹⁰
1930		Farmer¹¹
1940		Farmer¹²

Family

Grace Lucille Clark b. April 11, 1894, d. March 30, 1987

Marriage*

Bert Francis "Bertie" McKern married Grace Lucille Clark on February 21, 1914 at Darbyville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^3,8

Children

Rev. Clark Francis McKern+^{10,11,9,13,14} b. July 2, 1916, d. January 23, 1987
Carl B. McKern+^{10,11,9,13,14} b. 1918, d. April 2, 1944
Chester Paul "Mack" McKern+^{11,12,9,13,15,14} b. September 25, 1920, d. July 16, 2002

Citations

[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Carrie Catherine Van Dorin obituary in an unknown edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
[S7055] Main Station Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[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.
[S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Grace Lucille McKern obituary in an unknown edition.
[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.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the Carl McKern obituary in the Apr 6, 1944 edition.
[S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Chester Paul McKern obituary in the Jul 18, 2002 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Edward "Eddie" McKern^1,2

M, b. June 22, 1878, d. November 22, 1885

Father

Perry Theodore McKern¹ b. April 29, 1853, d. September 24, 1920

Mother

Carrie Catherine VanDoren¹ b. May 10, 1858, d. January 21, 1933

Edward "Eddie" McKern was buried at Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.² He was born on June 22, 1878 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.² He died on November 22, 1885 at Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 7.²

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 83, District 18, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S7054] Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Frederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern^1,2,3

M, b. May 29, 1879, d. January 15, 1921

Father

Perry Theodore McKern^1,2 b. April 29, 1853, d. September 24, 1920

Mother

Carrie Catherine VanDoren^1,2 b. May 10, 1858, d. January 21, 1933

Frederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern was buried at Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.³ He married Grace Noah.⁴ Frederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern was born on May 29, 1879 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.² He died on January 15, 1921 at Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 41.³

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 83, District 18, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

1900

Dwelling 166, District 14, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

1920

Dwelling 23, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁴

Occupation

1879

Iowa

Farm laborer^2,3

1920

Farmer⁴

Family

Grace Noah b. March 9, 1876, d. July 17, 1921

Marriage*

Frederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern married Grace Noah.⁴

Children

Florence Lorraine McKern+^4,5,6 b. September 1, 1906, d. September 22, 1936
Robert Raleigh McKern+^4,7 b. January 26, 1908, d. October 15, 1972
Flossie Elizabeth McKern^4,7,6 b. October 28, 1911, d. August 8, 1933
Virgil E. McKern⁴ b. January 18, 1915, d. October 19, 1923
Fred V. McKern⁴ b. circa 1917
Stephen McKern⁴

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S7054] Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
[S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.

Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern^1,2,3

F, b. March 22, 1885, d. 1951

Father

Perry Theodore McKern^4,1,2,5 b. April 29, 1853, d. September 24, 1920

Mother

Carrie Catherine VanDoren^4,1,2,5 b. May 10, 1858, d. January 21, 1933

Her married name was Hill.⁵ Her married name was Stokes.¹ Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern was buried at Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 552-18-7446.⁵ She married Unknown Hill.^5,6 Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern married Unknown Stokes.¹ Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern was born on March 22, 1885 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.^1,5 As of October 26, 1902,her married name was Best.¹ She married Jesse Perl/Pearl Best on October 26, 1902 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.¹ Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern married Ed Wailes on August 8, 1925 at Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa.¹ As of August 8, 1925,her married name was Wailes.¹ Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern died in 1951 at Iowa.⁶

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 166, District 14, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁴

1910

Dwelling 210, District 28, Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁷

1920

Dwelling 313, District 39, Towanda, Butler Co., Kansas

⁸

1930

Dwelling 108, District 21, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁹

1940

Dwelling 20, District 63-15A, Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., Kansas

¹⁰

Occupation

1930

Family housekeeper⁹

Family 1

Unknown Hill

Marriage*

Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern married Unknown Hill.^5,6

Family 2

Unknown Stokes

Marriage*

Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern married Unknown Stokes.¹

Family 3

Jesse Perl/Pearl Best b. June 27, 1880, d. 1954

Marriage*

Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern married Jesse Perl/Pearl Best on October 26, 1902 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.¹

Children

Orval A. Best^7,8,3,11 b. September 7, 1903, d. October 29, 1938
Ida Myrtle Best+^7,10 b. 1905, d. 1963
Roma Madge Best^7,8,3 b. November 5, 1907, d. July 7, 1926
Glada Arabell Best^12,1,13 b. December 13, 1911, d. July 24, 1934

Family 4

Ed Wailes b. April 26, 1874, d. October 5, 1940

Marriage*

Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern married Ed Wailes on August 8, 1925 at Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa.¹

Citations

[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Carrie Catherine Van Dorin obituary in an unknown edition.
[S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S7054] Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[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.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the Roma Madge Best obituary in the Jul 15, 1926 edition.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the Glada Best Hazard obituary in the Aug 2, 1934 edition.

Grace Lucille Clark^1,2

F, b. April 11, 1894, d. March 30, 1987

Grace Lucille Clark was buried at Main Station Cemetery (also known as Fairview Cemetery), Maine, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^3,2 She Grace Lucille McKern, 92, of Centerville, died March 30, 1987, at Bloomfield Care Center in Bloomfield. She was born April 11, 1894, in Iowa to John and Laura Hume Clark. She taught school for many years and was a member of the Dale Church, Centerville. She married Bert McKern on Feb. 22, 1914. He died April 7, 1983. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons, Clark on Jan. 23, 1987, and Carl. She is survived by a son, Chester P. of Charlotte, N.C; six grandchildren; and a sister, Myra Tilson of Vancouver, Wash. The service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Duley Funeral Home in Centerville, the Rev. Gerald Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Main Station Cemetery.² She was born on April 11, 1894 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.^1,2 As of February 21, 1914,her married name was McKern.¹ She married Bert Francis "Bertie" McKern, son of Perry Theodore McKern and Carrie Catherine VanDoren, on February 21, 1914 at Darbyville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^1,4 Grace Lucille Clark died on March 30, 1987 at Bloomfield, Davis Co., Iowa, at age 92.²

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 28, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁵

1930

Dwelling 31, District 10, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁶

1940

Dwelling 104, District 4-11, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁷

Family

Bert Francis "Bertie" McKern b. September 29, 1889, d. April 7, 1983

Marriage*

Grace Lucille Clark married Bert Francis "Bertie" McKern, son of Perry Theodore McKern and Carrie Catherine VanDoren, on February 21, 1914 at Darbyville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^1,4

Children

Rev. Clark Francis McKern+^5,6,2,8,9 b. July 2, 1916, d. January 23, 1987
Carl B. McKern+^5,6,2,8,9 b. 1918, d. April 2, 1944
Chester Paul "Mack" McKern+^6,7,2,8,10,9 b. September 25, 1920, d. July 16, 2002

Citations

[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Grace Lucille McKern obituary in an unknown edition.
[S7055] Main Station Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
[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.
[S7058] Moravia Union, From the Carl McKern obituary in the Apr 6, 1944 edition.
[S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Chester Paul McKern obituary in the Jul 18, 2002 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Grace Noah^1,2

F, b. March 9, 1876, d. July 17, 1921

Grace Noah was buried at Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.³ Her married name was McKern.⁴ She married Frederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern, son of Perry Theodore McKern and Carrie Catherine VanDoren.⁴ Grace Noah was born on March 9, 1876 at Iowa.^4,3 She died on July 17, 1921 at Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 45.³

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 23, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁴

Family

Frederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern b. May 29, 1879, d. January 15, 1921

Marriage*

Grace Noah married Frederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern, son of Perry Theodore McKern and Carrie Catherine VanDoren.⁴

Children

Florence Lorraine McKern+^4,1 b. September 1, 1906, d. September 22, 1936
Robert Raleigh McKern+^4,5 b. January 26, 1908, d. October 15, 1972
Flossie Elizabeth McKern^4,5,2 b. October 28, 1911, d. August 8, 1933
Virgil E. McKern⁴ b. January 18, 1915, d. October 19, 1923
Fred V. McKern⁴ b. circa 1917
Stephen McKern⁴

Citations

[S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
[S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
[S7054] Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.

Florence Lorraine McKern^1,2,3,4

F, b. September 1, 1906, d. September 22, 1936

Father

Frederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern^1,2,4 b. May 29, 1879, d. January 15, 1921

Mother

Grace Noah^1,2 b. March 9, 1876, d. July 17, 1921

Florence Lorraine McKern was buried at Lewis Township Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.⁴ She was born on September 1, 1906 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.² As of October 5, 1922,her married name was Housley.³ She married Guy Housley on October 5, 1922 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^3,4 Florence Lorraine McKern died on September 22, 1936 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa, at age 30.⁴

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 23, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

1930

Dwelling 7, District 3, Creston, Union Co., Iowa

⁵

Family

Guy Housley b. December 5, 1899, d. May 30, 1972

Marriage*

Florence Lorraine McKern married Guy Housley on October 5, 1922 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^3,4

Child

Floyd Housley⁵

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
[S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
[S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Robert Raleigh McKern^1,2,3,4

M, b. January 26, 1908, d. October 15, 1972

Father

Frederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern^5,2 b. May 29, 1879, d. January 15, 1921

Mother

Grace Noah^5,2 b. March 9, 1876, d. July 17, 1921

Robert Raleigh McKern was buried at Roseville Public Cemetery District, 421 Berry Street, Roseville, Placer Co., California.³ His Social Security Number was 478-18-6740.⁶ He was born on January 26, 1908 at Iconium, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^1,6,2 He married Ruth Helen Bray on September 29, 1934 at Mystic, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^2,4 Robert Raleigh McKern died on October 15, 1972 at San Francisco Co., California, at age 64.¹

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 23, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

⁵

1940

Dwelling 183, District 58-11, Marysville, Yuba Co., California

⁷

Occupation

1940

Ranch laborer⁷

Family

Ruth Helen Bray b. October 21, 1901, d. March 28, 1988

Marriage*

Robert Raleigh McKern married Ruth Helen Bray on September 29, 1934 at Mystic, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^2,4

Child

James Edward McKern+^7,4 b. August 25, 1935, d. May 21, 2010

Citations

[S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
[S5255] Roseville Public Cemetery District, Placer Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S7084] Press-Tribune, The, From the Ruth Helen McKern obituary in the Mar 29, 1988 edition.
[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.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Flossie Elizabeth McKern^1,2

F, b. October 28, 1911, d. August 8, 1933

Father

Frederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern^3,1,2 b. May 29, 1879, d. January 15, 1921

Mother

Grace Noah^3,1,2 b. March 9, 1876, d. July 17, 1921

Flossie Elizabeth McKern was buried at Graceland Cemetery, 1844 Cherry Street Road, Creston, Union Co., Iowa.^4,2 She was born on October 28, 1911 at Iconium, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^1,2 As of August 17, 1930,her married name was Showers.¹ She married Alfred Lloyd Showers on August 17, 1930 at Iowa.^1,2 Flossie Elizabeth McKern died on August 8, 1933 at Creston, Union Co., Iowa, at age 21.²

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 23, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

1930

Dwelling 160, District 1, Creston, Union Co., Iowa

⁵

Occupation

1930

Laundress⁵

Family

Alfred Lloyd Showers b. January 25, 1909, d. January 3, 1984

Marriage*

Flossie Elizabeth McKern married Alfred Lloyd Showers on August 17, 1930 at Iowa.^1,2

Citations

[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
[S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S7085] Graceland Cemetery, Union Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Virgil E. McKern^1,2

M, b. January 18, 1915, d. October 19, 1923

Father

Frederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern¹ b. May 29, 1879, d. January 15, 1921

Mother

Grace Noah¹ b. March 9, 1876, d. July 17, 1921

Virgil E. McKern was buried at Moravia Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.² He was born on January 18, 1915 at Iowa.² He died on October 19, 1923 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa, at age 8.²

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 23, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.

Fred V. McKern¹

M, b. circa 1917

Father

Frederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern¹ b. May 29, 1879, d. January 15, 1921

Mother

Grace Noah¹ b. March 9, 1876, d. July 17, 1921

Fred V. McKern was born circa 1917 at Iowa.¹

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 23, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.