John Donald "Donny" Hicks Jr.1,2

M, b. January 23, 1948, d. December 25, 1954
FatherJohn Donald Hicks2 b. December 22, 1926, d. July 6, 1996
MotherHazel Vernal McKern1,2 b. February 29, 1928, d. November 17, 2006
     John Donald "Donny" Hicks Jr. was buried at Main Station Cemetery (also known as Fairview Cemetery), Maine, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1 He was born on January 23, 1948.1,2 He died on December 25, 1954 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa, at age 6.1,2

Citations

  1. [S7055] Main Station Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S7091] Ad Express & Daily Iowegian, From the Hazel Vernal Bethell obituary in the Dec 21, 2006 edition.

George William Bethell1,2,3,4

M, b. March 5, 1932, d. March 4, 2002
     His Social Security Number was 516-32-5768.5 George William Bethell was born on March 5, 1932 at Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., Montana.5 He married Hazel Vernal McKern, daughter of John Clyde McKern and Zelma Josephine Kaster, on April 27, 1956 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.1,2 George William Bethell and Hazel Vernal McKern were divorced on May 23, 1972 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana.1,3 George William Bethell died on March 4, 2002 at Pasco, Franklin Co., Washington, at age 69.5,4

Family

Hazel Vernal McKern b. February 29, 1928, d. November 17, 2006
Marriage*He married Hazel Vernal McKern, daughter of John Clyde McKern and Zelma Josephine Kaster, on April 27, 1956 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.1,2 
Divorce* George William Bethell and Hazel Vernal McKern were divorced on May 23, 1972 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana.1,3 
Children
  • George S. Bethell1
  • Debra Sue Bethell1

Citations

  1. [S7091] Ad Express & Daily Iowegian, From the Hazel Vernal Bethell obituary in the Dec 21, 2006 edition.
  2. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  3. [S7003] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Divorce Records, 1943-1986.
  4. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Rev. Clark Francis McKern1,2,3,4

M, b. July 2, 1916, d. January 23, 1987
FatherBert Francis "Bertie" McKern1,5,6,7,8 b. September 29, 1889, d. April 7, 1983
MotherGrace Lucille Clark1,5,6,7,8 b. April 11, 1894, d. March 30, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 480-14-3106.9 Rev. Clark Francis McKern was buried at Dale Cemetery, Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.3 He was born on July 2, 1916 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,10,9,3 He married Nina Venetta Mullenix on July 17, 1938.4 Rev. Clark Francis McKern died on January 23, 1987 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 70.9,3,6,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 28, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa1
1930Dwelling 31, District 10, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa5
1940Dwelling 88, District 86-28, Tama, Tama Co., Iowa11

Occupation

1940Trucker11

Family

Nina Venetta Mullenix b. October 4, 1917, d. November 6, 2004
Marriage*Rev. Clark Francis McKern married Nina Venetta Mullenix on July 17, 1938.4 
Children
  • Larry McKern4
  • Marsha McKern4
  • Sharon McKern4

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5641] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, World War II Bonus Case Files, 1947-1954.
  3. [S7094] Dale Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S1537] Des Moines Register, From the Venetta McKern obituary in the Nov 8, 2004 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Grace Lucille McKern obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Carl McKern obituary in the Apr 6, 1944 edition.
  8. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Chester Paul McKern obituary in the Jul 18, 2002 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Carl B. McKern1,2,3,4

M, b. 1918, d. April 2, 1944
FatherBert Francis "Bertie" McKern1,2,5,4,6 b. September 29, 1889, d. April 7, 1983
MotherGrace Lucille Clark1,2,5,4,6 b. April 11, 1894, d. March 30, 1987
     Carl B. McKern was buried at Main Station Cemetery (also known as Fairview Cemetery), Maine, Appanoose Co., Iowa.3,4 He married Mary Beth Sanders.4 Carl B. McKern was born in 1918 at Iowa.3 He died on April 2, 1944 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.4 He Carl McKern, 26, was killed Sunday Sunday evening when the car which he was driving overturned a few miles southwest of Cincinnati, Iowa, and funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p. m., Thursday, April 6, at the Main Station church with the Rev. Harley Bailey officiating. McKern was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert McKern of seven miles northwest of Moravia. Four others of the seven occupants occupants of the car were injured, one seriously. With McKern in the car were Mrs. Effie Foster, Fred Eagle and Mrs. Margaret Eagle, Mrs. Marjorie King and baby, Barbara Joan, and Ray Gilkinson, all of Centerville. Eagle said he and the others had hired McKern to take them to Powersville to visit Eagle's father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Osborn. They were returning about 7:30 p. m., Sunday when the car began to weave on the gravel road, went out of control into a ditch, and turned over one and one-half times before coming to a stop, Eagle said. McKern was pinned beneath the steering wheel, Mrs. Ring and the baby were thrown on top of him, and others were thrown toward the front of the car. Although the others were able to kick out the windows and crawl from the car, they were unable to remove McKern and Mrs. Foster until the automobile had been righted. Mrs. Foster received severe injuries in the wreck. McKern is survived by his parents; parents; his wife, the former Mary Beth Sanders; three children, Robert, Gerald and Colleen; and two brothers, Sgt. Clark McKern of Camp Swift, Texas, and Chester McKern, serving in the southwest Pacific. on April 6, 1944.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 28, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa1
1930Dwelling 31, District 10, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa2
1940Dwelling 10, District 90-37, Highland, Wapello Co., Iowa7

Occupation

1940Farm laborer7

Family

Mary Beth Sanders b. circa 1916
Marriage*Carl B. McKern married Mary Beth Sanders.4 
Children
  • Gerald McKern4
  • Colleen McKern4
  • Robert F. McKern7,4

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. [S7055] Main Station Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Carl McKern obituary in the Apr 6, 1944 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Grace Lucille McKern obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Chester Paul McKern obituary in the Jul 18, 2002 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Chester Paul "Mack" McKern1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. September 25, 1920, d. July 16, 2002
FatherBert Francis "Bertie" McKern2,8,9,10,4,7 b. September 29, 1889, d. April 7, 1983
MotherGrace Lucille Clark2,8,9,10,4,7 b. April 11, 1894, d. March 30, 1987
     Chester Paul "Mack" McKern was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.1,6,7 His Social Security Number was 313-14-0947.4 He was born on September 25, 1920 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,3,4,5,6,7 He married Betty Ritchie in June, 1950.6,7,11 Chester Paul "Mack" McKern died on July 16, 2002 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 81.1,3,4,6,7 He Chester Paul "Mack" McKern, 81, died Tuesday, July 16, 2002, at Carolinas Medical Center. Born September 25, 1920 in Moravia, Iowa, he was a son of the late Bert F. and Grace Clark McKern. Mr. McKern was an Independent Insurance Agent for 49 years. He served four years as a Marine in the South Pacific during World War II. His hobbies included shooting pool, fishing and gardening. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:30 PM, Friday, July 19th in The Dilworth Chapel of Hankins & Whittington, 1111 East Blvd, with Rev. Jim Posey officiating. Interment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 1:00 to 2:30 PM at the funeral home prior to the service. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Betty Ritchie McKern; a son, Carl B. McKern and his wife Judy, of Charlotte; granddaughter, Alysia McKern, of Charlotte and three step-grandchildren Chris Holbrooks, wife Chandra and daughter Grace, of Maiden, NC; Julie Smith and husband Scott, of Denver, NC and Holly Watson and husband Matthew, of Stanley, NC. His two brothers, Clark and Carl McKern, preceded him in death. on July 18, 2002.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 31, District 10, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa2
1940Dwelling 104, District 4-11, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa8

Occupation

1940Farm laborer8

Family

Betty Ritchie b. May 15, 1928, d. May 25, 2013
Marriage*Chester Paul "Mack" McKern married Betty Ritchie in June, 1950.6,7,11 
Child
  • Carl Bert McKern7,11

Citations

  1. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5641] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, World War II Bonus Case Files, 1947-1954.
  6. [S2876] Sharon Memorial Park, Mecklenburg Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=peters&GSfn=william&GSby=1890&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=55802350&CRid=48722&df=all&
  7. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Chester Paul McKern obituary in the Jul 18, 2002 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Grace Lucille McKern obituary in an unknown edition.
  10. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Carl McKern obituary in the Apr 6, 1944 edition.
  11. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Betty Ritchie McKern obituary in the Mar 26, 2013 edition.

Bessie Caroline McKern1,2,3

F, b. April 25, 1882, d. October 23, 1950
FatherWilliam Henry McKern1,4,2 b. July, 1858, d. February 22, 1938
MotherArthelia Hiner1,4,2 b. January 27, 1862, d. March 11, 1898
     Bessie Caroline McKern was buried at Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2 She was born on April 25, 1882 at Nebraska.1,2 As of December 24, 1903,her married name was Burns.5 She married William Kyle Burns on December 24, 1903.5,6,2,3 Bessie Caroline McKern died on October 23, 1950 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 68.2 She Mrs. William Burns, 68, a former Appanoose county resident, passed away Monday morning at 6:30 o'clock at the St. Joseph hospital in Centerville. She was taken to the hospital several weeks ago from the home of her daughter Mrs. Burdette Ward where she had been since her return from California.Bessie Caroline McKern Burns was born April 25, 1882 in Nebraska, the daughter of William H. and Arthelia McKern. She was united in marriage to William K. Burns on December 24, 1903, who preceded her in death January 29, 1948. Survivors are her three children, a son, Virgil Burns of Delhi, California, two daughters, Ruby Tarr, Kingston, New York, and Edna Ward of Moravia. There are six grandchildren, Patricia June, Dorothy Lee and David Burton Tarr, Linda Carol, Nancy Jo and Janie Louise Ward, her brother, Guy McKern of Moravia and a sister, Grace Smith of Des Moines.Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 24, at 2:00 o'clock at the E. U. B. church in Moravia with Turner funeral home in charge. Rev. Leo Wilson officiated. Burial was at the Salem cemetery. on October 25, 1950.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 58, District 21, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa1
1910Dwelling 149, District 24, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa6
1920Dwelling 165, District 27, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa7
1930Dwelling 158, District 21, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa8
1940Dwelling 22, District 4-22, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa9

Family

William Kyle Burns b. September 17, 1878, d. January 29, 1948
Marriage*Bessie Caroline McKern married William Kyle Burns on December 24, 1903.5,6,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Mrs. William Burns obituary in the Oct 25, 1950 edition.
  3. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the William Burns obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Lewis Guy McKern obituary in the Dec 24, 1964 edition.
  5. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the William H. McKern obituary in the Mar 3, 1938 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lewis Guy McKern1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 2, 1888, d. December 15, 1964
FatherWilliam Henry McKern1,2,3,6,7 b. July, 1858, d. February 22, 1938
MotherArthelia Hiner1,2,3,6,7 b. January 27, 1862, d. March 11, 1898
     Lewis Guy McKern was buried at Main Station Cemetery (also known as Fairview Cemetery), Maine, Appanoose Co., Iowa.8 His Social Security Number was 484-32-8712.9 He was born on December 2, 1888 at Rollins Co., Kansas; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1889.1,4,5,9,6 He married Lottie Blanche Gladfelder on November 10, 1908 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.3,6 Lewis Guy McKern died on December 15, 1964 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 76.9,6 He Lewis Guy McKern, 76, was born December 2, 1888, in Rollins county, Kansas, the son of Willlam H. and Arthelia Hiner McKern. He departed this life from the St. Joseph hospital in Centerville on December 15, 1964, after suffering a stroke nine days earlier. He was united in marriage to Lottie Blanche Gladfelder on November 10, 1908. To this union were born two daughters, Doris and Dorothy. Those survivors left to mourn his paasing are his wife, Blanche, and the two daupters, Mrs. Newt Long of Moravia and Mrs. Elbert Perry of Route 2, Albia, a granddaughter, Mrs. Boyd Paxston of Moravia, and a sister, Mrs. Grace Smith of Miami, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mrs. Bessie Burns. Guy was a member of the Christian church. He had not been able to attend in recent years because of a physical handicap. He was a quiet, yet friendly man. He was always known as a strong man whom others respected. He was a true farmer and lived next to the soil. He enjoyed fishing and spent much time in his alter years with this sport. on December 24, 1964.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 58, District 21, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa1
1910Dwelling 184, District 24, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa10
1920Dwelling 51, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa11
1930Dwelling 65, District 10, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa12
1940Dwelling 55, District 4-11, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa13

Occupation

1910Railroad section laborer10
1920Farmer11
1930Farmer12

Family

Lottie Blanche Gladfelder b. November 17, 1891, d. January 25, 1977
Marriage*Lewis Guy McKern married Lottie Blanche Gladfelder on November 10, 1908 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the William H. McKern obituary in the Mar 3, 1938 edition.
  3. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Lewis Guy McKern obituary in the Dec 24, 1964 edition.
  7. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Mrs. William Burns obituary in the Oct 25, 1950 edition.
  8. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Lewis Guy McKern obituary in the Dec 17, 1964 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Grace Lenora "Gracie" McKern1,2,3

F, b. April 11, 1894, d. March, 1987
FatherWilliam Henry McKern1,2,4,3,5,6 b. July, 1858, d. February 22, 1938
MotherArthelia Hiner1,4,3,5,6 b. January 27, 1862, d. March 11, 1898
     Her Social Security Number was 485-42-8075.7 Grace Lenora "Gracie" McKern was born on April 11, 1894 at Kansas.1,7 As of June 16, 1911,her married name was Smith.3 She married Oscoe "Osco" Smith on June 16, 1911 at Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.3 Grace Lenora "Gracie" McKern died in March, 1987 at Iowa at age 92.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 58, District 21, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa1
1910Dwelling 175, District 24, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa2
1920Dwelling 321, District 18, Madrid, Boone Co., Iowa8
1930Dwelling 295, District 19, Douglas, Boone Co., Iowa9
1940Dwelling 13, District 100-52, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa10

Family

Oscoe "Osco" Smith b. June 3, 1890, d. April 6, 1973
Marriage*Grace Lenora "Gracie" McKern married Oscoe "Osco" Smith on June 16, 1911 at Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  4. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the William H. McKern obituary in the Mar 3, 1938 edition.
  5. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Lewis Guy McKern obituary in the Dec 24, 1964 edition.
  6. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Mrs. William Burns obituary in the Oct 25, 1950 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  12. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Osco J. Smith, Jr. obituary in the May 19, 1949 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S7066] Glendale Cemetery, Polk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Pyra Fenton1,2

F, b. circa 1868, d. 1914
     Pyra Fenton was born circa 1868 at Jackson Co., Iowa.2 As of circa 1906,her married name was McKern.3 She married William Henry McKern, son of Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern and Malinda Evelyn Van Doren, on February 28, 1906 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,2 Pyra Fenton died in 1914 at Iowa.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 175, District 24, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa3

Family

William Henry McKern b. July, 1858, d. February 22, 1938
Marriage*Pyra Fenton married William Henry McKern, son of Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern and Malinda Evelyn Van Doren, on February 28, 1906 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the William H. McKern obituary in the Mar 3, 1938 edition.
  2. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Lydia Marie Gregory1

F, b. April 15, 1877, d. January 8, 1949
     Lydia Marie Gregory Lydia Marie McKern, wife of Lewis A. McKern, passed away at her family home Saturday, Jan. 8, 1949, at 8 p.m., following a long illness. Her death at the age of 72, is the first break in the family of 16. There are seven sons and seven daughters, all residents of Oregon. Lydia was born in Alton, KS on April 15, 1877. Her parents were Elisha and Rachel Gregory who came to Alton, KS from Iowa and took up a homestead. She was the eldest of nine children. Surviving the two brothers, Russell of Kansas City, and Bill Gregory of Valley Falls, KS, five sisters, Mrs. Lena Terrell and Mrs. Laura Griffin of Alton, KS, Mrs. Tula McCoy of Kiowa, CO, Mrs. Edna Startzell, Grandview, WI, and Mrs. Alice Hopkins of Reidsville, NC. Lydia resided in Oregon 35 years, and in Brownsville 13 years. She was a member of the Friends Church in Kansas. Surviving are the widower, L. A. McKern, seven sons: Claude, Harold, and Walter of Brownsville, Clarence of Yoncalla. Edward of Independence, Ralph of Valley Junction, and Kenneth of Valsetz. The daughters are: Mrs Ethel Alexander of Sweet Home, Mrs. Blanche Holgate of Waldport, Mrs. Gertrude Hutton of Portland, Mrs. Beulah Strickler of Logston, Mrs. Mabel Bugbee of Eugene, Mrs. Gladys Syron of Lebanon, and Mrs. Mildred Hayes of Sutherlin. There are also 39 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Brownsville Baptist church Tuesday, Jan 11, at 2 p.m., Rev. Menno Rempel officiating. Music was by Mrs. L. B. Morse, soloist, and Mrs. J H Curtis, accompanist. All of the immediate family were present, including the seven sons and their wives, except Mrs Ralph McKern, who is ill; also the daughters’ husbands. Her sister, Mrs Edna Startzell came Monday and remained until Friday.1 She was buried at Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., Oregon.2 She was born on April 15, 1877 at Alton, Osborne Co., Kansas.1,3 As of circa 1893,her married name was McKern.3 She married Lewis Alonzo McKern, son of Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern and Malinda Evelyn Van Doren, circa 1893.1,3 Lydia Marie Gregory died on January 8, 1949 at Brownsville, Linn Co., Oregon, at age 71.1,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 69, District 113, Sumner, Osborne Co., Kansas3
1910Dwelling 176, District 131, Summer, Osborne Co., Kansas5
1920Dwelling 66, District 294, East Halsey, Linn Co., Oregon6,7
1930Dwelling 50, District 31, Monmouth, Polk Co., Oregon7
1940Dwelling 75, District 22-17, Brownsville, Linn Co., Oregon8

Family

Lewis Alonzo McKern b. January 26, 1873, d. June 28, 1954
Marriage*Lydia Marie Gregory married Lewis Alonzo McKern, son of Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern and Malinda Evelyn Van Doren, circa 1893.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lydia Marie McKern obituary in an unknown edition.
  2. [S7124] Alford Cemetery, Linn Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S6687] Unknown compiler, Oregon, Select Births and Christenings, 1868-1929.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  12. [S7137] News-Times, From the Ralph Porter McKern obituary in the Apr 3, 1991 edition.

Tula Ethel McKern1,2,3,4

F, b. May 15, 1894, d. 1970
FatherLewis Alonzo McKern1,2,5,3 b. January 26, 1873, d. June 28, 1954
MotherLydia Marie Gregory1,2,5,3 b. April 15, 1877, d. January 8, 1949
     Tula Ethel McKern was buried at Liberty-Nye Cemetery, Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon.6 Her Social Security Number was 541-30-4786.4 She was born on May 15, 1894 at Rawlins, McDonald Co., Kansas.5,3,4 As of circa 1913,her married name was Alexander.7 She married Russell Eldredge Alexander circa 1913 at Kansas.7,8 Tula Ethel McKern died in 1970 at Oregon.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 69, District 113, Sumner, Osborne Co., Kansas5
1910Dwelling 176, District 131, Summer, Osborne Co., Kansas1
1920Dwelling 37, District 295, Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon9
1930Dwelling 112, District 57, Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon7
1940Dwelling 168, District 22-38, North Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon10

Family

Russell Eldredge Alexander b. April 8, 1890, d. August 20, 1955
Marriage*Tula Ethel McKern married Russell Eldredge Alexander circa 1913 at Kansas.7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lydia Marie McKern obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S6687] Unknown compiler, Oregon, Select Births and Christenings, 1868-1929.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S7125] Liberty-Nye Cemetery, Linn Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1847] Albany Democrat-Herald, From the Clella Belle Barger obituary in the Jun 18, 2007 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Winifred/Winnifred Blanche McKern1,2,3

F, b. February 4, 1896, d. October 12, 1987
FatherLewis Alonzo McKern1,2,4 b. January 26, 1873, d. June 28, 1954
MotherLydia Marie Gregory1,2,4 b. April 15, 1877, d. January 8, 1949
     Winifred/Winnifred Blanche McKern was buried at Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., Oregon.3 Her Social Security Number was 540-46-9147.5 Her married name was Holgate.3 She married Arthur V. Holgate.3 Winifred/Winnifred Blanche McKern was born on February 4, 1896 at Kansas.3,4,6,5 As of circa 1915,her married name was Chance.7 She married Glenn Chance circa 1915.7 Winifred/Winnifred Blanche McKern died on October 12, 1987 at Lincoln Co., Oregon, at age 91.3,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 69, District 113, Sumner, Osborne Co., Kansas4
1910Dwelling 176, District 131, Summer, Osborne Co., Kansas1
1920Dwelling 151, District 294, West Halsey, Linn Co., Oregon8
1930Dwelling 33, District 9, Bay View, Lincoln Co., Oregon7
1940Dwelling 6, District 22-18, East Brownsville, Linn Co., Oregon9

Family 1

Arthur V. Holgate b. April 26, 1887, d. November 19, 1954
Marriage*Winifred/Winnifred Blanche McKern married Arthur V. Holgate.3 

Family 2

Glenn Chance b. June 15, 1891
Marriage*Winifred/Winnifred Blanche McKern married Glenn Chance circa 1915.7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lydia Marie McKern obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S7124] Alford Cemetery, Linn Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Claude Thomas McKern1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 6, 1898, d. July 8, 1964
FatherLewis Alonzo McKern1,2,6,7 b. January 26, 1873, d. June 28, 1954
MotherLydia Marie Gregory1,2,6,7 b. April 15, 1877, d. January 8, 1949
     Claude Thomas McKern was buried at Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., Oregon.5 His Social Security Number was 541-14-1583.8 He was born on February 6, 1898 at Kansas.6,8 He married Ruby Belle Hamar on May 13, 1933 at Yamhill Co., Oregon.4 Claude Thomas McKern died on July 8, 1964 at Linn Co., Oregon, at age 66.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 69, District 113, Sumner, Osborne Co., Kansas6
1910Dwelling 176, District 131, Summer, Osborne Co., Kansas1
1920Dwelling 66, District 294, East Halsey, Linn Co., Oregon7
1940Dwelling T-4, District 36-28, Lafayette, Yamhill Co., Oregon9

Occupation

1920Steam engineer7
1940Logging trucker9

Family

Ruby Belle Hamar b. December 11, 1912, d. February 1, 1971
Marriage*Claude Thomas McKern married Ruby Belle Hamar on May 13, 1933 at Yamhill Co., Oregon.4 
Children
  • Joanne McKern9
  • David McKern9

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lydia Marie McKern obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  4. [S7129] Unknown compiler, Oregon, County Marriage Records, 1851-1975.
  5. [S7124] Alford Cemetery, Linn Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Gertrude Agnes "Gertie" McKern1,2,3

F, b. February 28, 1900, d. May 28, 1980
FatherLewis Alonzo McKern1,2,4,5 b. January 26, 1873, d. June 28, 1954
MotherLydia Marie Gregory1,2,4,5 b. April 15, 1877, d. January 8, 1949
     Her Social Security Number was 543-05-5471.6 Gertrude Agnes "Gertie" McKern was buried at River View Cemetery, 8421 SW Macadam Avenue, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.7 She was born on February 28, 1900 at Oklahoma.4,6,8 As of May 10, 1930,her married name was West.3 She married McKinley Alvin West on May 10, 1930 at Benton Co., Oregon.3 As of August 5, 1948,her married name was Hutton.9 Gertrude Agnes "Gertie" McKern married Ford Christian Hutton on August 5, 1948 at Sherman Co., Oregon.9 Gertrude Agnes "Gertie" McKern died on May 28, 1980 at Lane Co., Oregon, at age 80.6,8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 69, District 113, Sumner, Osborne Co., Kansas4
1910Dwelling 176, District 131, Summer, Osborne Co., Kansas1
1920Dwelling 66, District 294, East Halsey, Linn Co., Oregon5
1940Dwelling 56, District 2-5, Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon10

Occupation

1940Department store clerk10

Family 1

McKinley Alvin West b. September 10, 1900, d. June 13, 1936
Marriage*Gertrude Agnes "Gertie" McKern married McKinley Alvin West on May 10, 1930 at Benton Co., Oregon.3 
Child
  • James West10

Family 2

Ford Christian Hutton b. May 1, 1897, d. July 30, 1961
Marriage*Gertrude Agnes "Gertie" McKern married Ford Christian Hutton on August 5, 1948 at Sherman Co., Oregon.9 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lydia Marie McKern obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S7129] Unknown compiler, Oregon, County Marriage Records, 1851-1975.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5272] River View Cemetery, Multnomah Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  9. [S1830] Unknown compiler, Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906-2009.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Clarence N. McKern1,2,3

M, b. February 13, 1902, d. June 9, 1973
FatherLewis Alonzo McKern1,4 b. January 26, 1873, d. June 28, 1954
MotherLydia Marie Gregory1,4 b. April 15, 1877, d. January 8, 1949
     Clarence N. McKern married Edna May White. Clarence N. McKern was born on February 13, 1902 at Osborne Co., Kansas.1 He married Carrie Odell on June 20, 1937 at Lane Co., Oregon.2 Clarence N. McKern died on June 9, 1973 at Lane Co., Oregon, at age 71.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 176, District 131, Summer, Osborne Co., Kansas1
1920Dwelling 66, District 294, East Halsey, Linn Co., Oregon4
1940Dwelling 164, District 10-69, Yoncalla, Douglas Co., Oregon5

Occupation

1940Farm laborer5

Family 1

Edna May White b. June 12, 1901, d. June 10, 1934
Marriage*Clarence N. McKern married Edna May White. 
Child

Family 2

Carrie Odell b. September 12, 1893, d. June 1, 1974
Marriage*Clarence N. McKern married Carrie Odell on June 20, 1937 at Lane Co., Oregon.2 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1830] Unknown compiler, Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906-2009.
  3. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Edward Clifton McKern1,2,3,4

M, b. February 5, 1904, d. November 21, 1965
FatherLewis Alonzo McKern1,5 b. January 26, 1873, d. June 28, 1954
MotherLydia Marie Gregory1,5 b. April 15, 1877, d. January 8, 1949
     His Social Security Number was 540-07-3895.6 Edward Clifton McKern was buried at Dallas Cemetery, Dallas, Polk Co., Oregon.2 He was born on February 5, 1904 at Kansas.1,2,6 He married Edna Belle Swensen on April 13, 1925 at Lincoln Co., Oregon.4 Edward Clifton McKern died on November 21, 1965 at Coos Co., Oregon, at age 61.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 176, District 131, Summer, Osborne Co., Kansas1
1920Dwelling 66, District 294, East Halsey, Linn Co., Oregon5
1930Dwelling 110, District 33, South Prairie, Tillamook Co., Oregon7
1940Dwelling 102, District 27-9, Dallas, Polk Co., Oregon8

Occupation

1930Logging laborer7
1940Sawmill worker8

Family

Edna Belle Swensen b. August 12, 1905, d. June 20, 1979
Marriage*Edward Clifton McKern married Edna Belle Swensen on April 13, 1925 at Lincoln Co., Oregon.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6949] Dallas Cemetery, Polk Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  4. [S1830] Unknown compiler, Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906-2009.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Beulah Eva McKern1,2,3

F, b. May 21, 1906, d. August 31, 2004
FatherLewis Alonzo McKern1,2,4 b. January 26, 1873, d. June 28, 1954
MotherLydia Marie Gregory1,2,4 b. April 15, 1877, d. January 8, 1949
     Her Social Security Number was 544-20-6665.5 Beulah Eva McKern was buried at Toledo Cemetery, Toledo, Lincoln Co., Oregon.3 She was born on May 21, 1906 at Kansas.1,5,3 As of December 15, 1924,her married name was Strickler.6 She married Ole Jake Strickler on December 15, 1924 at Linn Co., Oregon.6 Beulah Eva McKern died on August 31, 2004 at Lincoln Co., Oregon, at age 98.7,5,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 176, District 131, Summer, Osborne Co., Kansas1
1920Dwelling 66, District 294, East Halsey, Linn Co., Oregon4
1930Dwelling 112, District 27, Lebanon, Linn Co., Oregon8
1940Dwelling 91, District 2-27, Summit, Benton Co., Oregon9

Family

Ole Jake Strickler b. March 2, 1905, d. February 26, 1986
Marriage*Beulah Eva McKern married Ole Jake Strickler on December 15, 1924 at Linn Co., Oregon.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lydia Marie McKern obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S7132] Toledo Cemetery, Lincoln Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1830] Unknown compiler, Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906-2009.
  7. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5819] Blue Mountain Eagle, From the Darrell Edward Strickler obituary.
  11. [S1534] Statesman Journal, From the Ole Jake Strickler obituary in the Feb 28, 1986 edition.
  12. [S7136] Del Norte Triplicate, From the Betty Hall obituary in the Feb 10, 2018 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S7137] News-Times, From the Richard Lewis Strickler obituary in the Jul 11, 2007 edition.

Mabel Naomi McKern1,2

F, b. August 10, 1908, d. March 16, 1998
FatherLewis Alonzo McKern1,2,3 b. January 26, 1873, d. June 28, 1954
MotherLydia Marie Gregory1,2,3 b. April 15, 1877, d. January 8, 1949
     Mabel Naomi McKern was buried at West Lawn Memorial Park, Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon.4 Her Social Security Number was 544-36-7104.5 She was born on August 10, 1908 at Kansas.1,6,5 As of July 5, 1928,her married name was Poole. She married Clifford Charles Poole on July 5, 1928. As of December 25, 1940,her married name was Bugbee.7 Mabel Naomi McKern married Robert John Bugbee on December 25, 1940 at Lane Co., Oregon.7 Mabel Naomi McKern died on March 16, 1998 at Creswell, Lane Co., Oregon, at age 89.6,5,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 176, District 131, Summer, Osborne Co., Kansas1
1920Dwelling 66, District 294, East Halsey, Linn Co., Oregon3

Family 1

Clifford Charles Poole b. April 4, 1905, d. October 12, 1973
Marriage*Mabel Naomi McKern married Clifford Charles Poole on July 5, 1928. 

Family 2

Robert John Bugbee b. August 7, 1913, d. November 6, 1954
Marriage*Mabel Naomi McKern married Robert John Bugbee on December 25, 1940 at Lane Co., Oregon.7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lydia Marie McKern obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7138] West Lawn Memorial Park, Lane Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  7. [S1830] Unknown compiler, Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906-2009.
  8. [S4880] Eugene Register-Guard, The, From the Robert J. Bugbee obituary in the Nov 10, 1954 edition.

Ruby Belle Hamar1

F, b. December 11, 1912, d. February 1, 1971
     Ruby Belle Hamar was buried at Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., Oregon.2 Her Social Security Number was 543-40-7213.3 She was born on December 11, 1912 at Salem, Marion Co., Oregon.3 As of May 13, 1933,her married name was McKern.1 She married Claude Thomas McKern, son of Lewis Alonzo McKern and Lydia Marie Gregory, on May 13, 1933 at Yamhill Co., Oregon.1 Ruby Belle Hamar died on February 1, 1971 at Benton Co., Oregon, at age 58.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling T-4, District 36-28, Lafayette, Yamhill Co., Oregon5

Family

Claude Thomas McKern b. February 6, 1898, d. July 8, 1964
Marriage*Ruby Belle Hamar married Claude Thomas McKern, son of Lewis Alonzo McKern and Lydia Marie Gregory, on May 13, 1933 at Yamhill Co., Oregon.1 
Children
  • Joanne McKern5
  • David McKern5

Citations

  1. [S7129] Unknown compiler, Oregon, County Marriage Records, 1851-1975.
  2. [S7124] Alford Cemetery, Linn Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Edna May White

F, b. June 12, 1901, d. June 10, 1934
     Her married name was McKern. Edna May White married Clarence N. McKern, son of Lewis Alonzo McKern and Lydia Marie Gregory. Edna May White was born on June 12, 1901. She died on June 10, 1934 at Linn Co., Oregon, at age 32.

Family

Clarence N. McKern b. February 13, 1902, d. June 9, 1973
Marriage*She married Clarence N. McKern, son of Lewis Alonzo McKern and Lydia Marie Gregory. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Lewis McKern1

M, b. February 3, 1928, d. October 31, 2006
FatherClarence N. McKern1,2 b. February 13, 1902, d. June 9, 1973
MotherEdna May White1 b. June 12, 1901, d. June 10, 1934
     His Social Security Number was 541-28-7130.1 William Lewis McKern was buried at Eagle Point National Cemetery, 2763 Riley Road, Eagle Point, Jackson Co., Oregon.3 He was born on February 3, 1928 at Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon.1 He died on October 31, 2006 at Medford, Jackson Co., Oregon, at age 78.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 164, District 10-69, Yoncalla, Douglas Co., Oregon2

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7131] Eagle Point National Cemetery, Jackson Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Carrie Odell1

F, b. September 12, 1893, d. June 1, 1974
     Her Social Security Number was 544-50-9768.2 Carrie Odell was born on September 12, 1893 at Indiana.2 As of June 20, 1937,her married name was McKern.1 She married Clarence N. McKern, son of Lewis Alonzo McKern and Lydia Marie Gregory, on June 20, 1937 at Lane Co., Oregon.1 Carrie Odell died on June 1, 1974 at Lane Co., Oregon, at age 80.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 164, District 10-69, Yoncalla, Douglas Co., Oregon4

Family

Clarence N. McKern b. February 13, 1902, d. June 9, 1973
Marriage*Carrie Odell married Clarence N. McKern, son of Lewis Alonzo McKern and Lydia Marie Gregory, on June 20, 1937 at Lane Co., Oregon.1 

Citations

  1. [S1830] Unknown compiler, Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906-2009.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Edna Belle Swensen1

F, b. August 12, 1905, d. June 20, 1979
     Edna Belle Swensen was buried at Dallas Cemetery, Dallas, Polk Co., Oregon.2 Her Social Security Number was 544-10-8730.3 She was born on August 12, 1905 at Polk Co., Oregon.4,3 As of April 13, 1925,her married name was McKern.1 She married Edward Clifton McKern, son of Lewis Alonzo McKern and Lydia Marie Gregory, on April 13, 1925 at Lincoln Co., Oregon.1 Edna Belle Swensen died on June 20, 1979 at Lincoln Co., Oregon, at age 73.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 110, District 33, South Prairie, Tillamook Co., Oregon5
1940Dwelling 102, District 27-9, Dallas, Polk Co., Oregon6

Family

Edward Clifton McKern b. February 5, 1904, d. November 21, 1965
Marriage*Edna Belle Swensen married Edward Clifton McKern, son of Lewis Alonzo McKern and Lydia Marie Gregory, on April 13, 1925 at Lincoln Co., Oregon.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1830] Unknown compiler, Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906-2009.
  2. [S6949] Dallas Cemetery, Polk Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Robert Lewis McKern Sr.1,2

M, b. July 23, 1925, d. April 27, 1993
FatherEdward Clifton McKern1,3,4 b. February 5, 1904, d. November 21, 1965
MotherEdna Belle Swensen1,3,4 b. August 12, 1905, d. June 20, 1979
     His Social Security Number was 540-26-7726.1 Robert Lewis McKern Sr. married Agnes Marjorie Betsch. Robert Lewis McKern Sr. was born on July 23, 1925 at Waldport, Lincoln Co., Oregon.1,2 He died on April 27, 1993 at Dallas, Polk Co., Oregon, at age 67.1,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 110, District 33, South Prairie, Tillamook Co., Oregon3
1940Dwelling 102, District 27-9, Dallas, Polk Co., Oregon4

Family

Agnes Marjorie Betsch b. February 14, 1924, d. March 7, 2009
Marriage*Robert Lewis McKern Sr. married Agnes Marjorie Betsch. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  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. [S7128] Willamette Valley Genealogical Society, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Death Records, 1838-2006, From the Lori A. McKern obituary.

Agnes Marjorie Betsch

F, b. February 14, 1924, d. March 7, 2009
     Agnes Marjorie Betsch was buried at Dallas Cemetery, Dallas, Polk Co., Oregon.1 Her married name was McKern. She married Robert Lewis McKern Sr., son of Edward Clifton McKern and Edna Belle Swensen. Agnes Marjorie Betsch was born on February 14, 1924 at Washington.2,1 She died on March 7, 2009 at Marion Co., Oregon, at age 85.2,1

Family

Robert Lewis McKern Sr. b. July 23, 1925, d. April 27, 1993
Marriage*She married Robert Lewis McKern Sr., son of Edward Clifton McKern and Edna Belle Swensen. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6949] Dallas Cemetery, Polk Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S7128] Willamette Valley Genealogical Society, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Death Records, 1838-2006, From the Lori A. McKern obituary.

Robert Lewis McKern Jr.

M, b. June 16, 1950, d. September 24, 1965
FatherRobert Lewis McKern Sr. b. July 23, 1925, d. April 27, 1993
MotherAgnes Marjorie Betsch b. February 14, 1924, d. March 7, 2009
     Robert Lewis McKern Jr. was born on June 16, 1950 at Salem, Marion Co., Oregon. He died on September 24, 1965 at McMinnville, Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 15.

Lori Ann McKern1,2

F, b. November 20, 1957, d. August 9, 1995
FatherRobert Lewis McKern Sr.2 b. July 23, 1925, d. April 27, 1993
MotherAgnes Marjorie Betsch2 b. February 14, 1924, d. March 7, 2009
     Her Social Security Number was 543-68-1434.3 Her married name was Hintermeister.4 Lori Ann McKern married Unknown Hintermeister.4 Lori Ann McKern was born on November 20, 1957 at McMinnville, Yamhill Co., Oregon.1,3,4,2 She died on August 9, 1995 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 37.1,3,2

Family

Unknown Hintermeister
Marriage*She married Unknown Hintermeister.4 

Citations

  1. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  2. [S7128] Willamette Valley Genealogical Society, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Death Records, 1838-2006, From the Lori A. McKern obituary.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John Edward McKern1,2

M, b. April 29, 1931, d. July 17, 2008
FatherEdward Clifton McKern3 b. February 5, 1904, d. November 21, 1965
MotherEdna Belle Swensen3 b. August 12, 1905, d. June 20, 1979
     John Edward McKern was born on April 29, 1931 at Lincoln Co., Oregon.4 He married Mary Ann Moon on May 27, 1950 at Polk Co., Oregon.2 John Edward McKern died on July 17, 2008 at Newport, Lincoln Co., Oregon, at age 77.1,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 102, District 27-9, Dallas, Polk Co., Oregon3

Family

Mary Ann Moon
Marriage*John Edward McKern married Mary Ann Moon on May 27, 1950 at Polk Co., Oregon.2 

Citations

  1. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  2. [S1830] Unknown compiler, Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906-2009.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Frank Selby1,2,3

M, b. April 6, 1867, d. December 6, 1942
     Frank Selby Frank Selby, son of Justice and Eliza Jane Selby, was born eight miles east of Moravia on April 6, 1867, and passed away very suddenly at his home in Moravia on Dec. 6, 1942, at the age of 75 years and 8 months. On Oct. 1, 1896, he was united in marriage with Miss Ora Myrtle Nowels. To this union three daughters were born, all of whom are now living. They are Mrs. Fern Handy of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Fontelle Swenson of Ottumwa, and Miss Oneita Selby, also of Los Angeles. Besides his wife and three daughters, Mr. Selby is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Diana Ashby and Mrs. Mattie Angel; one brother, John Selby; two grandsons, Waldo E. Handy and Frank Selby Handy; and two sons-in-law, Russell Swenson and Waldo Handy. Mr. Selby was a member of the Moravia Methodist Church and a life-time member of Class 9. He has served his church loyally through the years in a number of ways. He was also affiliated with the Yoeman and Woodman Lodges. His long time residence at Moravia and his years of service as a rural mail carrier have won for him a large circle of sincere friends who mourn his passing. He was a devoted husband and father.3 He was buried at Moravia Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.4 He was born on April 6, 1867 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.3 He married Ora Myrtle Nowels, daughter of John Edwin Nowels and Eva Jane McKern, on October 1, 1896 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,3,5 Frank Selby died on December 6, 1942 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 75.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 130, District 21, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa6
1910Dwelling 102, District 24, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa7
1920Dwelling 179, District 27, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa8
1930Dwelling 189, District 21, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa9
1940Dwelling 227, District 4-22, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa10

Occupation

1910Mail carrier7
1920Mail carrier8
1930Mail carrier9

Family

Ora Myrtle Nowels b. July 9, 1876, d. September 17, 1965
Marriage*Frank Selby married Ora Myrtle Nowels, daughter of John Edwin Nowels and Eva Jane McKern, on October 1, 1896 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Eva J. Nowels obituary in the Apr 30, 1936 edition.
  2. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Frank Selby obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S7059] Moravia Cemetery, Appanoose Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Ora Selby Turner obituary in the Sep 27, 1965 edition.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  12. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Fontelle Selby Swenson obituary in the Apr 25, 1974 edition.

John Edward Nowels1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 22, 1882, d. June 26, 1955
FatherJohn Edwin Nowels1,2,4,6 b. May 4, 1818, d. July 30, 1909
MotherEva Jane McKern1,2,7,4,6 b. February 26, 1857, d. April 28, 1936
     John Edward Nowels was buried at Moravia Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.6 He was born on September 22, 1882 at Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,4,5,6 He married Eula C. Johnson on January 23, 1919 at Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Missouri.3,6 John Edward Nowels died on June 26, 1955 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 72.6 He John Nowels Dies After Long Illness - John Nowels, 73, longtime Moravia resident, passed aaway Sunday, June 26, at 1 p.m. at the St. Joseph hospital in Centerville where he was taken following a stroke. He had been in failing health for many years and the past few years in a nursing home. He was born in Appanoose county, Sept. 22, 1882, the son of John and Eva McKern Nowles, [sic] and moved to Moravia Feb. 2, 1891. He was married to Eula Johnson of Lucern, Mo., about 37 years ago, who survives. A daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Saber of Des Moines, and one granddaughter, also survive. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Alonzo Turner of Moravia, and Mrs. Edward George of Rialto, Calif. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Turner funeral home, Rev. John Grenfell officiating. Burial was in the Moravia cemetery. on June 30, 1955.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 25, District 21, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa2
1910Dwelling 3, District 24, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa7
1920Dwelling 66, District 131, Medicine, Putnam Co., Missouri8
1930Dwelling 172, District 21, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa9

Occupation

1910Mail carrier7
1920Produce dealer8
1930Poultry dealer9

Family

Eula C. Johnson b. March 18, 1898, d. April 15, 1992
Marriage*John Edward Nowels married Eula C. Johnson on January 23, 1919 at Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Missouri.3,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Eva J. Nowels obituary in the Apr 30, 1936 edition.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  4. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the John Nowels obituary in the Jun 30, 1955 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S7065] Hamilton's Funeral and After Life Services, online http://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com, From the Doroothy Sabers obituary.