Virgil D. Burns1,2,3

M, b. July 21, 1905
FatherWilliam Kyle Burns1,2,4,5,6 b. September 17, 1878, d. January 29, 1948
MotherBessie Caroline McKern1,2,4,5,6 b. April 25, 1882, d. October 23, 1950
     Virgil D. Burns married Arlene Unknown.7 Virgil D. Burns was born on July 21, 1905 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 149, District 24, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa1
1920Dwelling 165, District 27, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa2
1930Dwelling 158, District 21, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa4

Occupation

1930Laborer4

Family

Arlene Unknown b. September 19, 1912, d. November 15, 1970
Marriage*Virgil D. Burns married Arlene Unknown.7 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [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.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Mrs. William Burns obituary in the Oct 25, 1950 edition.
  6. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the William Burns obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S7098] North Hilmar Cemetery, Merced Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Ruby Arthelia Burns1,2,3

F, b. May 23, 1907, d. March 27, 1994
FatherWilliam Kyle Burns1,4,2,5 b. September 17, 1878, d. January 29, 1948
MotherBessie Caroline McKern1,4,2,5 b. April 25, 1882, d. October 23, 1950
     Ruby Arthelia Burns was buried at Iconium Cemetery, Appanoose Co., Iowa.6 She was born on May 23, 1907 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,7,8,6 As of September 10, 1927,her married name was Tarr.2 She married Burton Frederick Tarr on September 10, 1927 at Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa.2,6,3 Ruby Arthelia Burns died on March 27, 1994 at New Port Richey, Pasco Co., Florida, at age 86.7,8,6,3 She Ruby Burns Tarr, 86, of New Port Richey, died Sunday 3/27/94 at home. She was born in Moravia, IA and had been in Florida since 1992. Tarr was from Sun City, AZ and had worked as an elementary school teacher. She was the wife of the late Burton F. Tarr, a Methodist Minister of the New York Annual Conference. Survivors include 2 daughters: Mrs. Dorothy Tarr Huebner, of New Port Richey and Dr. Patricia Tarr Mildvan, of Baltimore, MD: 1 son, Dr. David B. Tarr. of Anderson, IN; 1 sister, Edna Burns Ward, of Moravia, IA: 8 granddaughters; 1 great granddaughter. Memorial Service will be held at the First United Methodist Church of New Port Richey on Thursday, 3/31 at 2 P.M. on March 29, 1994.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 149, District 24, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa1
1920Dwelling 165, District 27, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa4
1940Dwelling 63, District 14-12, Beacon, Dutchess Co., New York9

Family

Burton Frederick Tarr b. October 27, 1903, d. November 2, 1990
Marriage*Ruby Arthelia Burns married Burton Frederick Tarr on September 10, 1927 at Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa.2,6,3 
Children
  • Dr. David Burton Tarr5,3
  • Dr. Patricia June Tarr9,5,3
  • Dorothy Lee Tarr9,5,3

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  3. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Ruby Burns Tarr obituary in the Mar 29, 1994 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Mrs. William Burns obituary in the Oct 25, 1950 edition.
  6. [S7097] Iconium Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  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.

Edna Pearl Burns1,2,3

F, b. July 27, 1915, d. January 23, 2002
FatherWilliam Kyle Burns1,4,2,3,5 b. September 17, 1878, d. January 29, 1948
MotherBessie Caroline McKern1,4,2,3,5 b. April 25, 1882, d. October 23, 1950
     Edna Pearl Burns was buried at Jay Cemetery, Blakesburg, Wapello Co., Iowa.6 Her Social Security Number was 478-60-2124.3 She was born on July 27, 1915 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,3,6 As of April 7, 1935,her married name was Ward.2 She married Lloyd Burdette Ward on April 7, 1935 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,5,7 Edna Pearl Burns died on January 23, 2002 at Iowa at age 86.3,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 165, District 27, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa1
1930Dwelling 158, District 21, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa4
1940Dwelling 27, District 4-27, Union, Appanoose Co., Iowa8

Family

Lloyd Burdette Ward b. April 6, 1909, d. July 30, 1970
Marriage*Edna Pearl Burns married Lloyd Burdette Ward on April 7, 1935 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,5,7 
Children
  • Linda Carol Ward5,7
  • Nancy Jo Ward5,7
  • Jeanie Louise Ward5,7
  • Billy Ward7

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Mrs. William Burns obituary in the Oct 25, 1950 edition.
  6. [S7096] Jay Cemetery, Wapello Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S7099] Monroe County News, The, From the Lloyd Burdette Ward obituary in the Aug 3, 1970 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Burton Frederick Tarr1,2

M, b. October 27, 1903, d. November 2, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 093-30-8295.3 Burton Frederick Tarr was buried at Iconium Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2 He was born on October 27, 1903 at Iconium, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,2,3,4 He married Ruby Arthelia Burns, daughter of William Kyle Burns and Bessie Caroline McKern, on September 10, 1927 at Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa.1,2,5 Burton Frederick Tarr died on November 2, 1990 at Sun City, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 87.2,3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 63, District 14-12, Beacon, Dutchess Co., New York6

Occupation

1940Minister6

Family

Ruby Arthelia Burns b. May 23, 1907, d. March 27, 1994
Marriage*Burton Frederick Tarr married Ruby Arthelia Burns, daughter of William Kyle Burns and Bessie Caroline McKern, on September 10, 1927 at Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa.1,2,5 
Children
  • Dr. David Burton Tarr7,5
  • Dr. Patricia June Tarr6,7,5
  • Dorothy Lee Tarr6,7,5

Citations

  1. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  2. [S7097] Iconium Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Ruby Burns Tarr obituary in the Mar 29, 1994 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Mrs. William Burns obituary in the Oct 25, 1950 edition.

Lloyd Burdette Ward1,2,3

M, b. April 6, 1909, d. July 30, 1970
     Lloyd Burdette Ward was buried at Jay Cemetery, Blakesburg, Wapello Co., Iowa.2,3 He was born on April 6, 1909 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,2,3 He married Edna Pearl Burns, daughter of William Kyle Burns and Bessie Caroline McKern, on April 7, 1935 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,4,3 Lloyd Burdette Ward died on July 30, 1970 at Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa, at age 61.2,3 He Lloyd Burdette Ward, 61, of Moravia, died Thursday at Monroe County Hospital after a lingering illness. He was born. April 6, 1909 and was married in 1935 to Edna Burns. He had farmed in the Moravia area. Surviving, in addition to his widow; are three daughters, Mrs. Linda Rouse of Leon, Mrs. Nancy Kelley of Unionville, and Jeanie at home; a son, Billy, at home; and two brothers, Norman and Joe of Cedar Rapids. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Salem United Methdist Church in Moravia Dr. Burton Tarr of New York officiated, assisted by the Rev. L. B. Deedrick. Burial was in Jay Cemetery near Blakesburg. on August 3, 1970.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 27, District 4-27, Union, Appanoose Co., Iowa5

Occupation

1940Farmer5

Family

Edna Pearl Burns b. July 27, 1915, d. January 23, 2002
Marriage*Lloyd Burdette Ward married Edna Pearl Burns, daughter of William Kyle Burns and Bessie Caroline McKern, on April 7, 1935 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,4,3 
Children
  • Linda Carol Ward4,3
  • Nancy Jo Ward4,3
  • Jeanie Louise Ward4,3
  • Billy Ward3

Citations

  1. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  2. [S7096] Jay Cemetery, Wapello Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S7099] Monroe County News, The, From the Lloyd Burdette Ward obituary in the Aug 3, 1970 edition.
  4. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Mrs. William Burns obituary in the Oct 25, 1950 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Doris Nadine McKern1

F, b. May 12, 1909, d. October 16, 1997
FatherLewis Guy McKern2,1,3,4 b. December 2, 1888, d. December 15, 1964
MotherLottie Blanche Gladfelder2,1,3,4 b. November 17, 1891, d. January 25, 1977
     Her Social Security Number was 480-32-0663.5 Her married name was Long.4 Doris Nadine McKern married Newton K. "Newt" Long.4 Doris Nadine McKern was born on May 12, 1909 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,5 She died on October 16, 1997 at Iowa at age 88.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 184, District 24, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa2
1920Dwelling 51, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa1
1930Dwelling 65, District 10, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa3
1940Dwelling 58, District 4-11, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa6

Occupation

1930Teacher3

Family

Newton K. "Newt" Long b. April 12, 1909, d. June, 1989
Marriage*Doris Nadine McKern married Newton K. "Newt" Long.4 
Child
  • Virginia Jean Long6

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Lewis Guy McKern obituary in the Dec 24, 1964 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Dorothy Valerie McKern1,2

F, b. February 15, 1917, d. December 25, 2008
FatherLewis Guy McKern1,2,3 b. December 2, 1888, d. December 15, 1964
MotherLottie Blanche Gladfelder1,2,3 b. November 17, 1891, d. January 25, 1977
     Dorothy Valerie McKern was born on February 15, 1917 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,4 As of December 2, 1938,her married name was Perry.3 She married Elbert N. Perry on December 2, 1938.3 Dorothy Valerie McKern died on December 25, 2008 at Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa, at age 91.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 51, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa1
1930Dwelling 65, District 10, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa2
1940Dwelling 111, District 68-3, Franklin, Monroe Co., Iowa5

Family

Elbert N. Perry b. January 20, 1917, d. July 20, 1993
Marriage*Dorothy Valerie McKern married Elbert N. Perry on December 2, 1938.3 

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. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Lewis Guy McKern obituary in the Dec 24, 1964 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Elbert N. Perry1,2,3

M, b. January 20, 1917, d. July 20, 1993
     His Social Security Number was 482-03-3872.3 Elbert N. Perry was born on January 20, 1917 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.3 He married Dorothy Valerie McKern, daughter of Lewis Guy McKern and Lottie Blanche Gladfelder, on December 2, 1938.2 Elbert N. Perry died on July 20, 1993 at Iowa at age 76.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 111, District 68-3, Franklin, Monroe Co., Iowa1

Occupation

1940Farmer1

Family

Dorothy Valerie McKern b. February 15, 1917, d. December 25, 2008
Marriage*Elbert N. Perry married Dorothy Valerie McKern, daughter of Lewis Guy McKern and Lottie Blanche Gladfelder, on December 2, 1938.2 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Lewis Guy McKern obituary in the Dec 24, 1964 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Newton K. "Newt" Long1,2

M, b. April 12, 1909, d. June, 1989
     His Social Security Number was 482-03-3871.3 Newton K. "Newt" Long was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2 He married Doris Nadine McKern, daughter of Lewis Guy McKern and Lottie Blanche Gladfelder.1 Newton K. "Newt" Long was born on April 12, 1909 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.3,2 He died in June, 1989 at Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 80.3,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 58, District 4-11, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa4

Occupation

1940Farmer4

Family

Doris Nadine McKern b. May 12, 1909, d. October 16, 1997
Marriage*Newton K. "Newt" Long married Doris Nadine McKern, daughter of Lewis Guy McKern and Lottie Blanche Gladfelder.1 
Child
  • Virginia Jean Long4

Citations

  1. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Lewis Guy McKern obituary in the Dec 24, 1964 edition.
  2. [S7070] Hillcrest Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Arlene Unknown1

F, b. September 19, 1912, d. November 15, 1970
     Arlene Unknown was buried at North Hilmar Cemetery, Hilmer, Merced Co., California.1 Her married name was Burns.1 She married Virgil D. Burns, son of William Kyle Burns and Bessie Caroline McKern.1 Arlene Unknown was born on September 19, 1912 at Iowa.2 She died on November 15, 1970 at Stanislaus Co., California, at age 58.2

Family

Virgil D. Burns b. July 21, 1905
Marriage*She married Virgil D. Burns, son of William Kyle Burns and Bessie Caroline McKern.1 

Citations

  1. [S7098] North Hilmar Cemetery, Merced Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.

Osco J. Smith Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. February 29, 1928, d. April 25, 1949
FatherOscoe "Osco" Smith1,2,5,3 b. June 3, 1890, d. April 6, 1973
MotherGrace Lenora "Gracie" McKern1,2,5,3 b. April 11, 1894, d. March, 1987
     Osco J. Smith Jr. was buried at Glendale Cemetery, 4909 University Avenue, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.1,6 He was born on February 29, 1928 at Madrid, Boone Co., Iowa.1,6,3 He died on April 25, 1949 at San Pedro, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 21.1,6,3 He Harbor Yields Marine's Body - The body of Sgt. Osco J. Smith, 22, marine on duty at the disciplinary barracks at Terminal Island, was found floating yesterday morning at Berth 238, the westerly edge of the island. The body was found by James A. Allen and George B. Dunn, Harbor Department workmen. Smith whose home is in Des Moines, Ia., had been absent from duty since April 25. His body was estimated by police to have been in the water for more than a week. Whether there was any foul play could not be determined immediately. on May 4, 1949.4 He Mr. and Mrs. Guy McKern, Mrs. Newton Long and Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Perry went to Des Moines Friday to attend the funeral of Sgt. Osco J. Smith, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Osco Smith of 1161 23rd st., Des Moines, former resident of Moravia. Sgt. Smith was a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. McKern. Sgt. Smith was stationed with the Marines in San Pedro, Calif. His body was found May 3 in San Pedro Bay. His parents have not learned how he met death though the military authorities are still investigating. Sgt. Smith, 21, was born in Madrid and came to Des Moines in 1938. After graduating from the North high he enlisted in the Marines in Feb., 1945 and served two years in China, returning to the San Pedro base in June, 1948. Surviving are his parents, two brothers, Darrel of Minneapolis, Minn., and Carrel of Des Moines. on May 19, 1949.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 295, District 19, Douglas, Boone Co., Iowa2
1940Dwelling 13, District 100-52, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa5

Citations

  1. [S7066] Glendale Cemetery, Polk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Osco J. Smith, Jr. obituary in the May 19, 1949 edition.
  4. [S513] Los Angeles Times, From an article in the May 4, 1949 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.

Darrel D. Smith1,2,3

M, b. June 16, 1912, d. July 12, 1992
FatherOscoe "Osco" Smith1,2,3,4 b. June 3, 1890, d. April 6, 1973
MotherGrace Lenora "Gracie" McKern1,2,3,4 b. April 11, 1894, d. March, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 482-01-6689.5 Darrel D. Smith was born on June 16, 1912 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.5,3 He married Leah Walker on November 25, 1933 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.3 Darrel D. Smith died on July 12, 1992 at Illinois at age 80.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 321, District 18, Madrid, Boone Co., Iowa1
1930Dwelling 295, District 19, Douglas, Boone Co., Iowa2

Family

Leah Walker b. circa 1913
Marriage*Darrel D. Smith married Leah Walker on November 25, 1933 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.3 

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. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  4. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Osco J. Smith, Jr. obituary in the May 19, 1949 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Gustal A. Smith1

F, b. circa 1913
FatherOscoe "Osco" Smith2,1 b. June 3, 1890, d. April 6, 1973
MotherGrace Lenora "Gracie" McKern2,1 b. April 11, 1894, d. March, 1987
     Gustal A. Smith was born circa 1913 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 321, District 18, Madrid, Boone Co., Iowa2
1930Dwelling 295, District 19, Douglas, Boone Co., Iowa1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Carrel Melvin Smith1,2,3

M, b. July 17, 1918, d. February 1, 2003
FatherOscoe "Osco" Smith1,2,4,3,5 b. June 3, 1890, d. April 6, 1973
MotherGrace Lenora "Gracie" McKern1,2,4,3,5 b. April 11, 1894, d. March, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 478-14-9917.3 Carrel Melvin Smith was born on July 17, 1918 at Madrid, Boone Co., Iowa.3 He died on February 1, 2003 at Florida at age 84.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 321, District 18, Madrid, Boone Co., Iowa1
1930Dwelling 295, District 19, Douglas, Boone Co., Iowa2
1940Dwelling 13, District 100-52, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa4

Occupation

1940Construction worker4

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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Osco J. Smith, Jr. obituary in the May 19, 1949 edition.

Leah Walker1

F, b. circa 1913
     Leah Walker was born circa 1913 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.1 As of November 25, 1933,her married name was Smith.1 She married Darrel D. Smith, son of Oscoe "Osco" Smith and Grace Lenora "Gracie" McKern, on November 25, 1933 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.1

Family

Darrel D. Smith b. June 16, 1912, d. July 12, 1992
Marriage*Leah Walker married Darrel D. Smith, son of Oscoe "Osco" Smith and Grace Lenora "Gracie" McKern, on November 25, 1933 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.1 

Citations

  1. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.