Roberta Sybil Spradling1,2

F, b. 1907, d. 1953
     Roberta Sybil Spradling was buried at Whitefield Cemetery, Whitefield, Haskell Co., Oklahoma.2 Her married name was Whitacre.1 She married John Jenoah Whitacre, son of Jenoh H. Whitacre and Mary E. Orchard.1 Roberta Sybil Spradling was born in 1907 at Oklahoma.3,2 She died in 1953 at Oklahoma.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 485, District 72-11, Dawson, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma3

Family

John Jenoah Whitacre b. August 2, 1908, d. July 26, 2001
Marriage*Roberta Sybil Spradling married John Jenoah Whitacre, son of Jenoh H. Whitacre and Mary E. Orchard.1 
Child
  • Jon David Whitacre1

Citations

  1. [S7955] Descendants of John Whitacre I, by Dana T. Bostwick, online https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/b/o/s/Dana-T-Bostwick/GENE7-0012.html
  2. [S7964] Whitefield Cemetery, Haskell Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ethel Ann DuSo1,2

F, b. April 26, 1927
     Ethel Ann DuSo was born on April 26, 1927.3 As of April 11, 1953,her married name was Whitacre.2 She married John Jenoah Whitacre, son of Jenoh H. Whitacre and Mary E. Orchard, on April 11, 1953 at Aurora, Lawrence Co., Missouri.1,2

Family

John Jenoah Whitacre b. August 2, 1908, d. July 26, 2001
Marriage*Ethel Ann DuSo married John Jenoah Whitacre, son of Jenoh H. Whitacre and Mary E. Orchard, on April 11, 1953 at Aurora, Lawrence Co., Missouri.1,2 
Children
  • John Jenoah Whitacre Jr.1
  • Joanie Whitacre1

Citations

  1. [S7955] Descendants of John Whitacre I, by Dana T. Bostwick, online https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/b/o/s/Dana-T-Bostwick/GENE7-0012.html
  2. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  3. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Frank Vernon Dill1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. October 28, 1924, d. March 2, 1999
FatherAlbert Francis "Frank" Dill1,3,2,4 b. February 15, 1900, d. November, 1979
MotherCora Belle Whitacre1,2,3,4 b. September 9, 1904, d. January 9, 2003
     His Social Security Number was 441-20-5577.4 Frank Vernon Dill was buried at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, 6500 S 129th East Avenue, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.7 He was born on October 28, 1924 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.4,6 He married Bessie Mae Bruce on February 25, 1945 at Dawson Co., Texas.3,5,8 Frank Vernon Dill died on March 2, 1999 at Oklahoma at age 74.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 337, District 77, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma1
1940Dwelling 23, District 79-103, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma2

Family

Bessie Mae Bruce b. June 20, 1927, d. January 8, 2014
Marriage*Frank Vernon Dill married Bessie Mae Bruce on February 25, 1945 at Dawson Co., Texas.3,5,8 
Children
  • Laura Sue Dill3,8
  • Jeanne Beth "Jeannie" Dill3,8
  • Sandi Ann Dill3,8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7955] Descendants of John Whitacre I, by Dana T. Bostwick, online https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/b/o/s/Dana-T-Bostwick/GENE7-0012.html
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5312] Unknown compiler, Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-2015.
  6. [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.
  7. [S4317] Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Tulsa Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S7963] Floral Haven Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematory, online www.floralhaven.com, From the Bessie Mae Dill obituary.

William Arthur Bolen1,2,3

M, b. December 8, 1925, d. September 4, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 444-16-1489.4 William Arthur Bolen was buried at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, 6500 S 129th East Avenue, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.2 He was born on December 8, 1925 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.2,5,4 He married Mary Joyce Dill, daughter of Albert Francis "Frank" Dill and Cora Belle Whitacre, on January 25, 1946 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.1 William Arthur Bolen died on September 4, 1987 at Oklahoma at age 61.2,5

Family

Mary Joyce Dill b. July 23, 1927, d. February 5, 1991
Marriage*He married Mary Joyce Dill, daughter of Albert Francis "Frank" Dill and Cora Belle Whitacre, on January 25, 1946 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.1 

Citations

  1. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  2. [S4317] Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Tulsa Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Joe Howard Horton1,2

M, b. December 31, 1929, d. July 26, 1993
     His Social Security Number was 440-28-7121.3 Joe Howard Horton was born on December 31, 1929 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.3,2 He married Patsy Ann Dill, daughter of Albert Francis "Frank" Dill and Cora Belle Whitacre, on August 4, 1950 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.1 Joe Howard Horton died on July 26, 1993 at Oklahoma at age 63.3

Family

Patsy Ann Dill b. October 11, 1933, d. September 30, 1996
Marriage*He married Patsy Ann Dill, daughter of Albert Francis "Frank" Dill and Cora Belle Whitacre, on August 4, 1950 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.1 

Citations

  1. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Jack Huffman Richards1

M, b. October 18, 1924, d. November 14, 2009
     Jack Huffman Richards was buried at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, 6500 S 129th East Avenue, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.1 He was born on October 18, 1924.2,3 He married Patsy Ann Dill, daughter of Albert Francis "Frank" Dill and Cora Belle Whitacre, on March 30, 1962 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.3 Jack Huffman Richards died on November 14, 2009 at Oklahoma at age 85.2

Family

Patsy Ann Dill b. October 11, 1933, d. September 30, 1996
Marriage*He married Patsy Ann Dill, daughter of Albert Francis "Frank" Dill and Cora Belle Whitacre, on March 30, 1962 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.3 

Citations

  1. [S4317] Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Tulsa Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.

Byron Dean Walters1

M, b. March 25, 1936, d. July 1, 2013
     Byron Dean Walters was born on March 25, 1936.2 He married Janiece Ruth "Jan" "Janice" Dill, daughter of Albert Francis "Frank" Dill and Cora Belle Whitacre, on July 30, 1954 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.1 Byron Dean Walters died on July 1, 2013 at age 77.2

Family

Janiece Ruth "Jan" "Janice" Dill b. January 7, 1936, d. September 27, 2001
Marriage*He married Janiece Ruth "Jan" "Janice" Dill, daughter of Albert Francis "Frank" Dill and Cora Belle Whitacre, on July 30, 1954 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.1 

Citations

  1. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Florence Mae Hillbrant1,2,3

F, b. March 9, 1881, d. March 27, 1950
FatherWilliam Green Hillbrant1,2 b. June 15, 1858, d. January 25, 1939
MotherLucy Lavona Whitacre1,2 b. September, 1861, d. March 25, 1931
     Florence Mae Hillbrant was buried at Iola Cemetery, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.4 She was born on March 9, 1881 at Missouri.2,4 As of September 17, 1902,her married name was Wilson.3 She married William Virgil Wilson on September 17, 1902 at Allen Co., Kansas.1,3 Florence Mae Hillbrant died on March 27, 1950 at Iola, Allen Co., Kansas, at age 69.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 35, District 2, Geneva, Allen Co., Kansas2
1910Dwelling 7, District 15, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas5
1920Dwelling 275, District 15, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas6
1930Dwelling 245, District 19, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas7
1940Dwelling 358, District 1-20, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas8

Family

William Virgil Wilson b. February 8, 1881, d. November 18, 1961
Marriage*Florence Mae Hillbrant married William Virgil Wilson on September 17, 1902 at Allen Co., Kansas.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7955] Descendants of John Whitacre I, by Dana T. Bostwick, online https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/b/o/s/Dana-T-Bostwick/GENE7-0012.html
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7746] Unknown compiler, Kansas, County Marriage Records, 1811-1911.
  4. [S7966] Iola Cemetery, Allen Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S5979] Iola Register, From the Mamie A. Townsend obituary in the Oct 17, 1974 edition.

Amos Otto Hillbrant1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 13, 1883, d. December 3, 1963
FatherWilliam Green Hillbrant1,7,8,9 b. June 15, 1858, d. January 25, 1939
MotherLucy Lavona Whitacre1,7,9 b. September, 1861, d. March 25, 1931
     His Social Security Number was 515-38-3443.10 Amos Otto Hillbrant was buried at Highland Cemetery, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.5,6 He was born on February 13, 1883 at Allen Co., Kansas; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Feb 14, 1882 and the SSDI has Feb 13, 1884.10,3,4,6,7 He married Harriett Clarissa "Clara" Heldebrant on December 25, 1907 at Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.2,5 Amos Otto Hillbrant died on December 3, 1963 at Iola, Allen Co., Kansas, at age 80.10,5 He Amos Otto Hillbrant, 80, of 119 North Jefferson, died this morning at the McAtee Nursing Home. Mr. Hillbrant was a life-long resident of Allen County. He married Clara Heldebrant on Dec. 25, 1907 in Iola. She survives. His occupation was as a farmer, thresher and sawyer. He was a member of the E.U.B. Church. The family lived in Davis Addition from 1908 until last July. Brothers, Henry Hillbrant of Silver Springs, Md., and John Hillbrant of Iola; and a sister, Mrs. Marion Foster of Iola. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Porter-Kinser Mortuary with Rev. Lyle B. Roe officiating. Burial will be in Highland cemetery. on December 3, 1963.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 35, District 2, Geneva, Allen Co., Kansas7
1910Dwelling 392, District 11, Ward 3, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas11
1920Dwelling 287, District 15, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas12
1930Dwelling 214, District 19, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas13
1940Dwelling 243, District 1-20, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas14

Occupation

1910Picture show operator11
1920Thresher12
1930Farmer13
1940Farmer14

Family

Harriett Clarissa "Clara" Heldebrant b. February 7, 1886, d. October 7, 1980
Marriage*Amos Otto Hillbrant married Harriett Clarissa "Clara" Heldebrant on December 25, 1907 at Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.2,5 

Citations

  1. [S7955] Descendants of John Whitacre I, by Dana T. Bostwick, online https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/b/o/s/Dana-T-Bostwick/GENE7-0012.html
  2. [S7746] Unknown compiler, Kansas, County Marriage Records, 1811-1911.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S5979] Iola Register, From the Amos Otto Hillbrant obituary in the Dec 3, 1963 edition.
  6. [S5974] Highland Cemetery, Allen Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the William Green Hillbrant obituary.
  9. [S5979] Iola Register, From the Lucy L. Hillbrant obituary in the Mar 26, 1931 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ephraim Jasper Hillbrant1,2,3,4

M, b. February 4, 1885, d. February 11, 1959
FatherWilliam Green Hillbrant1,2,5,6 b. June 15, 1858, d. January 25, 1939
MotherLucy Lavona Whitacre1,2,6 b. September, 1861, d. March 25, 1931
     Ephraim Jasper Hillbrant was buried at Highland Cemetery, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.3,7 He was born on February 4, 1885 at Texas Co., Missouri.2,3,7 He married Louella Catherine Foley circa 1921.1,8,4,9 Ephraim Jasper Hillbrant died on February 11, 1959 at Iola, Texas Co., Kansas, at age 74.3,7 He E. J. Hillbrant, 74, retired machinist and garage man, died last night at Allen County Hospital. Born in Texas County, Mo. Mr. Hillbrant came to Allen County with his parents when he was 13 years old. He was an expert machinist and for many ears operated a machine shop and garage at the corner of Madison and Sycamore. He also had a custom threshing business, prior to the general use of combines. He is survived by his wife of the home, Rt. 1, Iola; four sons James E., Lester L., William O. and John H. Hillbrant, Iola; four brothers and sisters, Mrs Gertrude Foster, A. O. and John Hillbrant, Iola, and Henry Hillbrant, Ottawa; and three grandchildren. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Lyle Roe at 2 p.m. Friday in the Waugh Funeral Home. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery. on February 12, 1959.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 35, District 2, Geneva, Allen Co., Kansas2
1920Dwelling 284, District 15, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas10
1930Dwelling 217, District 19, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas9
1940Dwelling 86, District 1-20, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas11

Occupation

1920Farmer10
1930Garage mechanic9
1940Farmer11

Family

Louella Catherine Foley b. February 22, 1902, d. November 2, 1999
Marriage*Ephraim Jasper Hillbrant married Louella Catherine Foley circa 1921.1,8,4,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7955] Descendants of John Whitacre I, by Dana T. Bostwick, online https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/b/o/s/Dana-T-Bostwick/GENE7-0012.html
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5974] Highland Cemetery, Allen Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S7974] Butler County Times-Gazette, The, From the Lester Lee Hillbrant obituary in the May 12, 2015 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the William Green Hillbrant obituary.
  6. [S5979] Iola Register, From the Lucy L. Hillbrant obituary in the Mar 26, 1931 edition.
  7. [S5979] Iola Register, From the E. J. Hillbrant obituary in the Feb 12, 1959 edition.
  8. [S7972] Wamego Times, The, From the James Edward Hillbrant obituary in the Mar 31, 2017 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Henry Hillbrant1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 14, 1887, d. October 24, 1970
FatherWilliam Green Hillbrant1,2,8,9,10 b. June 15, 1858, d. January 25, 1939
MotherLucy Lavona Whitacre1,2,8,10 b. September, 1861, d. March 25, 1931
     His Social Security Number was 709-14-6405.11 Henry Hillbrant was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co., Maryland.6 He was born on March 14, 1887 at Maries Co., Missouri.2,3,4,11,5 He married Jennie Josephine Cornell circa 1911.12,13 Henry Hillbrant Henry Hillbrant, Silver Spring, Md., former resident of Iola, died today. He was a retired Santa Fe Employee. He is survived hy his widow of the home, two daughters of Silver Spring, a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Foster of Iola and a brother, John Hillbrant of Iola. on October 24, 1970.7 He died on October 24, 1970 at Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., Maryland, at age 83.11,7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 35, District 2, Geneva, Allen Co., Kansas2
1910Dwelling 11, District 15, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas8
1920Dwelling 40, District 11, Ward 3, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas14
1930Dwelling 19, District 14, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas12
1940Dwelling 28, District 56-19, Emporia, Lyon Co., Kansas15

Occupation

1910Farmer8
1920Rock crusher laborer14
1930Railroad trucker12
1940Railroad laborer15

Family

Jennie Josephine Cornell b. August 24, 1895, d. February 27, 1980
Marriage*Henry Hillbrant married Jennie Josephine Cornell circa 1911.12,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7955] Descendants of John Whitacre I, by Dana T. Bostwick, online https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/b/o/s/Dana-T-Bostwick/GENE7-0012.html
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S7975] Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company Records. Topeka Kansas: Kansas State Historical Society. Atchison, Kansas, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Prior Service Records, 1859-1935.
  6. [S4776] Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Prince George's Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S5979] Iola Register, From the Henry Hillbrant obituary in the Oct 24, 1970 edition.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the William Green Hillbrant obituary.
  10. [S5979] Iola Register, From the Lucy L. Hillbrant obituary in the Mar 26, 1931 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S7977] Star-Democrat, The, From the Dorothy M. Gillis obituary in the Dec 6, 1990 edition.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Birdie Ethel Hillbrant1,2

F, b. 1889, d. 1896
FatherWilliam Green Hillbrant1 b. June 15, 1858, d. January 25, 1939
MotherLucy Lavona Whitacre1 b. September, 1861, d. March 25, 1931
     Birdie Ethel Hillbrant was buried at Iola Township Cemetery, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.2 She was born in 1889 at Missouri.2 She died in 1896 at Allen Co., Kansas.2

Citations

  1. [S7955] Descendants of John Whitacre I, by Dana T. Bostwick, online https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/b/o/s/Dana-T-Bostwick/GENE7-0012.html
  2. [S7965] Iola Township Cemetery, Allen Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.

Charles Franklin "Charley" Hillbrant1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 21, 1891, d. April 11, 1952
FatherWilliam Green Hillbrant1,7,8,9,10 b. June 15, 1858, d. January 25, 1939
MotherLucy Lavona Whitacre1,7,8,10 b. September, 1861, d. March 25, 1931
     Charles Franklin "Charley" Hillbrant was buried at Highland Cemetery, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.2,5,6 His Social Security Number was 555-09-7558.11 He married Pearl L. Unknown.5 Charles Franklin "Charley" Hillbrant was born on November 21, 1891 at Hale, Carroll Co., Missouri; His gravestone has a and the SSDI have a birth year of 1892. His obituary supports a birth year of 1891.2,3,4,7,11,5 He married Hannah Jane Swim circa 1914.12 Charles Franklin "Charley" Hillbrant married Leona Cecile Hopkins in 1924.11,5 Charles Franklin "Charley" Hillbrant died on April 11, 1952 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 60.2,11,5,6 He Charley Hillbrant, former Iolan, died Thursday at the Veterans Hospital at Wichita. He was 60 years old. Mr. Hillbrant was born in Missouri but lived in Iola most of his life, moving to Neal a short time ago. He was a mechanic by trade and a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Richard of the home and Capt. Robert Hillbraitt, U. S. Engineering Maintenance Co., California; a daughter, Mrs. Charlotte Preston, New Bedford, Mass; four brothers, John, C. A. and E. J. Hillbrant, Iola, and Henry of Ottawa, and a sister, Mrs. Marion Foster, Iola. The funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. J. D. Goldsmith at 2 p.m. Monday at the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery. on April 12, 1952.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 35, District 2, Geneva, Allen Co., Kansas7
1910Dwelling 11, District 15, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas8
1920Dwelling 208, District 12, Ward 4, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas12
1930Dwelling 119, District 1, Minneola, Clark Co., Kansas13
1940Dwelling 33, District 1-13B, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas14

Occupation

1920Garage mechanic12
1930Garage mechanic13
1940Automobile mechanic14

Family 1

Pearl L. Unknown b. October 8, 1915, d. May 22, 1977
Marriage*Charles Franklin "Charley" Hillbrant married Pearl L. Unknown.5 
Child
  • Richard Hillbrant6

Family 2

Hannah Jane Swim b. circa 1898
Marriage*Charles Franklin "Charley" Hillbrant married Hannah Jane Swim circa 1914.12 
Child

Family 3

Leona Cecile Hopkins b. February 6, 1908, d. January 27, 1984
Marriage*Charles Franklin "Charley" Hillbrant married Leona Cecile Hopkins in 1924.11,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S7955] Descendants of John Whitacre I, by Dana T. Bostwick, online https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/b/o/s/Dana-T-Bostwick/GENE7-0012.html
  2. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S5974] Highland Cemetery, Allen Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S5979] Iola Register, From the Charley Hillbrant obituary in the Apr 12, 1952 edition.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the William Green Hillbrant obituary.
  10. [S5979] Iola Register, From the Lucy L. Hillbrant obituary in the Mar 26, 1931 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Goldie Idella Hillbrant1,2

F, b. January 8, 1897, d. December 21, 1924
FatherWilliam Green Hillbrant1,3,4,2 b. June 15, 1858, d. January 25, 1939
MotherLucy Lavona Whitacre1,5,3,4,2 b. September, 1861, d. March 25, 1931
     Goldie Idella Hillbrant was buried at Highland Cemetery, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.2,6 She was born on January 8, 1897 at Sumner, Chariton Co., Missouri.5,2,6 As of November 5, 1924,her married name was Zink.2 She married Perry Franklin Zink on November 5, 1924 at Kansas.2 Goldie Idella Hillbrant died on December 21, 1924 at Kansas at age 27; Her gravestone has an incorrect death year of 1925.2,6 She Goldie I. Hillbrant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hillbrant was born in Sumner, Mo., Chariton Co., January 8, 1897, that place being her home until one year of age. Her parents moved to Iola, Kansas, in 1898 and settled on a farm west of the river where she spent most of her childhood days. On November 5, 1924, she was united in marriage to Mr. Perry Zink of Neosho Falls, Kansas. She departed this life on Decem ber 21, 1924, at the age of 27 years, 11 months and 13 days. One sister preceded her to the better world in infancy. Those remaining, are her husband, Mr. Perry Zink, her, parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hillbrant; six brothers, Otto, Eph, Henry, John, Charley and Loyde all of Iola, and two sisters, Mrs. W. V. Wilson of Iola and Mrs. Marion Foster of Buckner, Mo., and other relaties and a host of friends. By her going her husband and parents have lost a faithful wife and a loving daughter. Our loss is her gain. Her suffering is over. Her crown has been won. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at the United Brethren church. The Rev. J. L. Thompson of the Salem church, assisted by the Rev. A. C Tudor, conducted the services. Burial was made in Highland cemetery. on January 1, 1925.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 35, District 2, Geneva, Allen Co., Kansas5
1910Dwelling 11, District 15, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas3
1920Dwelling 284, District 15, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas4

Family

Perry Franklin Zink b. July 16, 1898, d. May 17, 1966
Marriage*Goldie Idella Hillbrant married Perry Franklin Zink on November 5, 1924 at Kansas.2 

Citations

  1. [S7955] Descendants of John Whitacre I, by Dana T. Bostwick, online https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/b/o/s/Dana-T-Bostwick/GENE7-0012.html
  2. [S7978] Neosho Falls Post, From the Goldie I. Hillbrant Zink obituary in the Jan 1, 1925 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5974] Highland Cemetery, Allen Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Gertrude Ann Hillbrant1,2,3,4

F, b. November 11, 1894, d. April 26, 1990
FatherWilliam Green Hillbrant1,5,2,3 b. June 15, 1858, d. January 25, 1939
MotherLucy Lavona Whitacre1,5,2,3 b. September, 1861, d. March 25, 1931
     Gertrude Ann Hillbrant was buried at Highland Cemetery, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.6 Her Social Security Number was 509-68-4663.3 She was born on November 11, 1894 at Hale, Carroll Co., Missouri.3,6 As of December 25, 1919,her married name was Foster.4 She married Marion W. Foster on December 25, 1919.4 Gertrude Ann Hillbrant died on April 26, 1990 at Kansas at age 95.3,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 35, District 2, Geneva, Allen Co., Kansas5
1910Dwelling 11, District 15, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas2
1920Dwelling 428, District 8, Humboldt, Allen Co., Kansas7
1930Dwelling 115, District 268, Fort Osage, Jackson Co., Missouri8
1940Dwelling 36, District 48-39, Fort Osage, Jackson Co., Missouri9

Family

Marion W. Foster b. December 25, 1893, d. November 17, 1957
Marriage*Gertrude Ann Hillbrant married Marion W. Foster on December 25, 1919.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7955] Descendants of John Whitacre I, by Dana T. Bostwick, online https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/b/o/s/Dana-T-Bostwick/GENE7-0012.html
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Marion W. Foster obituary.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5974] Highland Cemetery, Allen Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S5979] Iola Register, From the Marion W. Foster obituary in the Nov 18, 1957 edition.

John Alexander Hillbrant1,2,3

M, b. January 22, 1900, d. November 13, 1980
FatherWilliam Green Hillbrant1,4,5,6,7,8 b. June 15, 1858, d. January 25, 1939
MotherLucy Lavona Whitacre1,4,5,6,8 b. September, 1861, d. March 25, 1931
     John Alexander Hillbrant was buried at Highland Cemetery, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.3 His Social Security Number was 509-10-8651.9 He was born on January 22, 1900 at Allen Co., Kansas.4,2,9,3 He married Edna F. Heath on April 6, 1921.3,10,11 John Alexander Hillbrant died on November 13, 1980 at Kansas at age 80.9,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 35, District 2, Geneva, Allen Co., Kansas4
1910Dwelling 11, District 15, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas5
1920Dwelling 284, District 15, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas6
1930Dwelling 6, District 13, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas12
1940Dwelling 347, District 1-20, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas13

Occupation

1920Farmer6
1930Creamery fireman12
1940Farmer13

Family

Edna F. Heath b. February 3, 1902, d. November 6, 1989
Marriage*John Alexander Hillbrant married Edna F. Heath on April 6, 1921.3,10,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7955] Descendants of John Whitacre I, by Dana T. Bostwick, online https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/b/o/s/Dana-T-Bostwick/GENE7-0012.html
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5974] Highland Cemetery, Allen Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the William Green Hillbrant obituary.
  8. [S5979] Iola Register, From the Lucy L. Hillbrant obituary in the Mar 26, 1931 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S7979] Waugh Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapels Inc., online obittree.com/funeral-home/united-states/kansas/iola/waugh-yokum--friskel-memorial-chapels-inc/283885/, From the Donald Lowell Hillbrant obituary.
  11. [S7979] Waugh Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapels Inc., online obittree.com/funeral-home/united-states/kansas/iola/waugh-yokum--friskel-memorial-chapels-inc/283885/, From the Doris Lea Kessinger obituary.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lloyd George Hillbrant1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 22, 1904, d. February 24, 1930
FatherWilliam Green Hillbrant1,6,7,5 b. June 15, 1858, d. January 25, 1939
MotherLucy Lavona Whitacre1,6,7,5 b. September, 1861, d. March 25, 1931
     Lloyd George Hillbrant was buried at Highland Cemetery, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.3,5 He was born on April 22, 1904 at Allen Co., Kansas.3 He married Fern Violet Lawless on April 19, 1926 at Crawford Co., Arkansas.2,4 Lloyd George Hillbrant died on February 24, 1930 at Bartlesville, Washington Co., Oklahoma, at age 25.3,5 He Lloyd Hillbrant, 26-year-old Iolan who was burned last Thursday in a pipe line blaze near Caney, Kas., died last night at 8 p.m. in a Bartlesville, Okla., hospital. Henry Hoffman, Caney, Hillbrant's working companion at the time of the blaze, died last Friday night. Escaping gas was ignited accidently by a lighted match, the flames enveloping the two men and resulting in the double fatality. Hillbrant's funeral will be in Iola Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. The services will be in the First Methodist church, the Rev. N. L. Vezio officiating. Burial will be in Highland cemetery. Hillbrant was married and had two infant danghters. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hillbrant, Route 1, Iola. He was the young est of five brothers and two sisters, all but two of them living in this community. Last Saturday relatives went to Bartlesville when they learned that there was little hope of Hlllbrant's recovery. on February 25, 1930.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 11, District 15, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas6
1920Dwelling 284, District 15, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas7

Family

Fern Violet Lawless b. January 17, 1904, d. July 29, 1989
Marriage*Lloyd George Hillbrant married Fern Violet Lawless on April 19, 1926 at Crawford Co., Arkansas.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7955] Descendants of John Whitacre I, by Dana T. Bostwick, online https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/b/o/s/Dana-T-Bostwick/GENE7-0012.html
  2. [S3765] Arkansas Courts of Common Pleas and County Clerks, Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957.
  3. [S5974] Highland Cemetery, Allen Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S7980] Fort Scott Tribune, The, From the Barbara Jeanne Dyer obituary in the Mar 14, 2008 edition.
  5. [S7985] Iola Daily Register And Evening News, From the Lloyd Hillbrant obituary in the Feb 25, 1930 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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Virgil Wilson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 8, 1881, d. November 18, 1961
     William Virgil Wilson was buried at Iola Cemetery, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.3,5 He was born on February 8, 1881 at Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.3,4 He married Florence Mae Hillbrant, daughter of William Green Hillbrant and Lucy Lavona Whitacre, on September 17, 1902 at Allen Co., Kansas.1,2 William Virgil Wilson William V. Wilson, 80, Rt. 1, Iola, died this morning at the Allen County Hospital. Mr. Wilson was born in Allen County and has farmed in this community all of his life. He is survived by one son and three daughters, Nate Wilson, Mamie Townsend and Faye Ballah, all of lola, and Lucy Collins, Piqua; a brother, Ray "Buck" Wilson, Iola; 11 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Ray Nitcher at 2 p.m. Monday in the Sleeper Chapel. Burial will be at the Iola Cemetery. on November 18, 1961.5 He died on November 18, 1961 at Iola, Allen Co., Kansas, at age 80.3,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 7, District 15, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas6
1920Dwelling 275, District 15, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas7
1930Dwelling 245, District 19, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas8
1940Dwelling 358, District 1-20, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas9

Occupation

1910Farmer6
1920Farmer7
1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Florence Mae Hillbrant b. March 9, 1881, d. March 27, 1950
Marriage*William Virgil Wilson married Florence Mae Hillbrant, daughter of William Green Hillbrant and Lucy Lavona Whitacre, on September 17, 1902 at Allen Co., Kansas.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7955] Descendants of John Whitacre I, by Dana T. Bostwick, online https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/b/o/s/Dana-T-Bostwick/GENE7-0012.html
  2. [S7746] Unknown compiler, Kansas, County Marriage Records, 1811-1911.
  3. [S7966] Iola Cemetery, Allen Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S5979] Iola Register, From the William V. Wilson obituary in the Nov 18, 1961 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. [S5979] Iola Register, From the Mamie A. Townsend obituary in the Oct 17, 1974 edition.

Louella Catherine Foley1,2,3

F, b. February 22, 1902, d. November 2, 1999
     Louella Catherine Foley was buried at Highland Cemetery, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.4 She was born on February 22, 1902 at Kansas.4 As of circa 1921,her married name was Hillbrant.5 She married Ephraim Jasper Hillbrant, son of William Green Hillbrant and Lucy Lavona Whitacre, circa 1921.1,2,3,5 Louella Catherine Foley died on November 2, 1999 at age 97.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 217, District 19, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas5
1940Dwelling 86, District 1-20, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas6

Family

Ephraim Jasper Hillbrant b. February 4, 1885, d. February 11, 1959
Marriage*Louella Catherine Foley married Ephraim Jasper Hillbrant, son of William Green Hillbrant and Lucy Lavona Whitacre, circa 1921.1,2,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7955] Descendants of John Whitacre I, by Dana T. Bostwick, online https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/b/o/s/Dana-T-Bostwick/GENE7-0012.html
  2. [S7972] Wamego Times, The, From the James Edward Hillbrant obituary in the Mar 31, 2017 edition.
  3. [S7974] Butler County Times-Gazette, The, From the Lester Lee Hillbrant obituary in the May 12, 2015 edition.
  4. [S5974] Highland Cemetery, Allen Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S5979] Iola Register, From the E. J. Hillbrant obituary in the Feb 12, 1959 edition.

James Edward Hillbrant1,2

M, b. February 27, 1923, d. March 27, 2017
FatherEphraim Jasper Hillbrant1,3,2,4,5,6 b. February 4, 1885, d. February 11, 1959
MotherLouella Catherine Foley1,3,2,4,5,6 b. February 22, 1902, d. November 2, 1999
     James Edward Hillbrant was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Humboldt, Allen Co., Kansas.7 He married Lenora McClanahan.1 James Edward Hillbrant was born on February 27, 1923 at Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.2,7 He married Margaret Lucille Kaufman on June 4, 1965 at Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., Kansas.1,2 James Edward Hillbrant died on March 27, 2017 at Wamego, Pottawatomie Co., Kansas, at age 94.2 He James Edward Hillbrant, 94, of Wamego, and formerly of Iola, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2017 at the Wamego City Hospital. On Feb. 27, 1923, James was born to Ephraim and Louella (Foley) Hillbrant in Iola. James graduated from Iola High School in 1941 and attended Allen Community College and Kansas University. He was a Tech Sergeant in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and was a part of the First Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. James was united in marriage with M. Lucille Kaufman on June 4, 1965 in Ft. Scott. She preceded him in death in 1997. James and his brothers owned and operated many businesses throughout his lifetime. He was the owner of Iola Engineering, making custom machinery, from the late 1970s until he retired in the early 1990s. James loved to read and travel. He regularly read 2-3 newspapers a day and several books a week. James was very generous with his library – bringing books to many friends and neighbors. He was a gifted story teller and had a joke ready for any occasion. He was an avid traveler, always taking the side roads to get to his destination. Throughout his life he also enjoyed playing pool, dancing, and listening to big band music. James was a member of the Elk's Lodge and VFW in Iola. He is survived by four children: Diane Hillbrant, St. Paul, Minn., Barbara Hillbrant (Bill Norris), Manhattan, Steven Hillbrant, Kansas City, Mo., and Erica Christie (Rick), Wamego; two brothers: Bill Hillbrant (Thelma) and John Hillbrant (Eileen), both of Iola; eight grandchildren: Charlotte Costello, Torrence Head, Kelsi Head, Stephen Hillbrant, Adam Hillbrant, Amanda Christie, Ashley Adams, and Jacob Christie; and five great-grandchildren: Brayden McCoy, Brentley McCoy, Colby Adams, Shailey Adams, and Fabian Ponce. Memorial Services for James will be held at a later date in Iola. Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapels is in charge of the arrangements on March 31, 2017.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 217, District 19, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas5
1940Dwelling 86, District 1-20, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas6

Family 1

Lenora McClanahan
Marriage*James Edward Hillbrant married Lenora McClanahan.1 
Children
  • Diane Lynn Hillbrant1,2
  • Barbara Ann Hillbrant1,2
  • Steven Joseph Hillbrant1,2

Family 2

Margaret Lucille Kaufman b. May 4, 1934, d. July 24, 1997
Marriage*James Edward Hillbrant married Margaret Lucille Kaufman on June 4, 1965 at Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., Kansas.1,2 
Child
  • Erica Marie Hillbrant1,2

Citations

  1. [S7955] Descendants of John Whitacre I, by Dana T. Bostwick, online https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/b/o/s/Dana-T-Bostwick/GENE7-0012.html
  2. [S7972] Wamego Times, The, From the James Edward Hillbrant obituary in the Mar 31, 2017 edition.
  3. [S5979] Iola Register, From the E. J. Hillbrant obituary in the Feb 12, 1959 edition.
  4. [S7974] Butler County Times-Gazette, The, From the Lester Lee Hillbrant obituary in the May 12, 2015 edition.
  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. [S7973] Saint Joseph Cemetery, Allen Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.

Lester Lee Hillbrant1,2

M, b. May 21, 1928, d. May 10, 2015
FatherEphraim Jasper Hillbrant1,3,2,4,5 b. February 4, 1885, d. February 11, 1959
MotherLouella Catherine Foley1,3,2,4,5 b. February 22, 1902, d. November 2, 1999
     Lester Lee Hillbrant was buried at Highland Cemetery, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.6 He was born on May 21, 1928 at Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.2 He married Rosella M. Dunham on November 6, 1964.2 Lester Lee Hillbrant died on May 10, 2015 at Augusta, Butler Co., Kansas, at age 86.2 He Lester Lee Hillbrant, 86, of Iola, Kan., died Sunday, May 10, 2015, at Homestead of Augusta. Visitation will be at 2 p.m., followed by service at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Waugh-Yokum" Friskel Chapel in Iola. Lester was born May 21, 1928, on a farm west of Iola, the son of Ephriam Jasper and Louella Catharine (Foley) Hillbrant. He graduated from Iola High School and Iola Junior College. Lester farmed for several years before operating a tree service business with his brother. On Nov. 6, 1964, Lester married Rosella Dunham. They lived in Iola until moving to Olathe in 1969, where he worked as a draftsman. In 1979 they returned to Iola and he and his brother Jim operated Iola Engineering for several years. He later worked as a draftsman for Daniel Construction and H.K. Porter before retiring. Mrs. Hillbrant preceded him in death June 23, 2010. He was a member and past Exalted Ruler of Iola Elks Lodge. Survivors include: daughters, Leann Buethner and husband Matt of Augusta, and Rhonda Nash and husband Dale of Kearney, Mo; grandchildren, Karleigh Buethner and Rachel and Michelle Nash; brothers, James E. Hillbrant, John H. Hillbrant and wife, Eileen, and William "Bill" Hillbrant and wife, Thelma, all of Iola. In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death by his parents. on May 12, 2015.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 217, District 19, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas4
1940Dwelling 86, District 1-20, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas5

Family

Rosella M. Dunham b. December 9, 1935, d. June 23, 2010
Marriage*Lester Lee Hillbrant married Rosella M. Dunham on November 6, 1964.2 
Children
  • Leann Hillbrant2
  • Rhonda Hillbrant2

Citations

  1. [S7955] Descendants of John Whitacre I, by Dana T. Bostwick, online https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/b/o/s/Dana-T-Bostwick/GENE7-0012.html
  2. [S7974] Butler County Times-Gazette, The, From the Lester Lee Hillbrant obituary in the May 12, 2015 edition.
  3. [S5979] Iola Register, From the E. J. Hillbrant obituary in the Feb 12, 1959 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5974] Highland Cemetery, Allen Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com/