Lauretta Lavonne Stock1

F, b. July 11, 1927, d. April 1, 2013
FatherWalter Ralph Stock2,3 b. October 15, 1893, d. June 11, 1967
MotherRuth Elizabeth Wahlquist2,3 b. August 20, 1906, d. November 18, 2002
     Her Social Security Number was 480-26-2649.4 Lauretta Lavonne Stock was born on July 11, 1927 at Riverside Co., California.1,4 She died on April 1, 2013 at age 85.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 68, District 72, San Jacinto, Riverside Co., California2
1940Dwelling 77, District 11-27, Storm Lake, Buena Vista Co., Iowa3

Citations

  1. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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.

Walter Alvin Stock1,2,3

M, b. December 22, 1928
FatherWalter Ralph Stock1,4 b. October 15, 1893, d. June 11, 1967
MotherRuth Elizabeth Wahlquist1,4 b. August 20, 1906, d. November 18, 2002
     Walter Alvin Stock was born on December 22, 1928 at Nuevo, Riverside Co., California.2 He married Mary Unknown in 1973.3 Walter Alvin Stock and Mary Unknown were divorced in 1991 at New Haven Co., Connecticut.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 68, District 72, San Jacinto, Riverside Co., California1
1940Dwelling 77, District 11-27, Storm Lake, Buena Vista Co., Iowa4

Family

Mary Unknown
Marriage*Walter Alvin Stock married Mary Unknown in 1973.3 
Divorce* Walter Alvin Stock and Mary Unknown were divorced in 1991 at New Haven Co., Connecticut.3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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.
  3. [S3220] Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968-1997.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Martha Louisa Patterson1,2

F, b. December 14, 1876, d. February 2, 1937
     Martha Louisa Patterson was buried at Polk Cemetery, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.3 She was born on December 14, 1876 at Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.4,2,3 As of April 18, 1895,her married name was Knight.1 She married Loren F. Knight, son of George Washington Knight and Martha Hulings, on April 18, 1895 at Iron Co., Missouri.1,2 Martha Louisa Patterson died on February 2, 1937 at Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri, at age 60.2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 132, District 41, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri4
1910Dwelling 103, District 24, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri5
1920Dwelling 101, District 24, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri6
1930Dwelling 6, District 7, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri7

Family

Loren F. Knight b. September 12, 1869, d. November 25, 1942
Marriage*Martha Louisa Patterson married Loren F. Knight, son of George Washington Knight and Martha Hulings, on April 18, 1895 at Iron Co., Missouri.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  2. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/
  3. [S9399] Polk Cemetery, Iron Co., MO, online 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Alma Abernathy obituary.

Evert Lee Knight1,2

M, b. June 19, 1896, d. February 15, 1972
FatherLoren F. Knight3,4,5,6 b. September 12, 1869, d. November 25, 1942
MotherMartha Louisa Patterson3,4,5,6 b. December 14, 1876, d. February 2, 1937
     Evert Lee Knight was buried at Red School Cemetery, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.1 His Social Security Number was 488-20-4598.7 He was born on June 19, 1896 at Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri; His obituary has a birth year of 1897.3,7,8,2 He married Blanche L. Palmer on May 22, 1922 at Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.9 Evert Lee Knight died on February 15, 1972 at Bonne Terre, St. Francois Co., Missouri, at age 75.7,1 He Evert Lee Knight of Bismarck was born June 19, 1897, in St. Francois County and died February 15 at Bonne Terre Hospital at the age of 75. Surviving are: his widow, Blanche Knight of Bismarck three sons, Samuel Loren Knight of St. Louis, Junior Evert Knight of DeSoto, Jack Palmer Knight of Blythe, Calif; two daughters, Alma Jean McLane of Bismarck, Hilda Johnson of Farmington; two brothers, Ralph Knight and Clarence Knight both of Arcadia; three sisters, Bertha Brown of Chesterfield, Lydia Hardin of Doe Run, Iva Kohlman of Ellisnore, Calif; 12 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter Norma Lee and one son Arnold. He was a member of the Bismarck First Baptist Church. Funeral service will be Saturday 2 p.m. at the Bismarck First Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Hodge officiating. Interment will be in the Red School Cemetery, Arcadia. on February 16, 1972.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 132, District 41, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri3
1910Dwelling 103, District 24, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri4
1920Dwelling 101, District 24, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri5
1930Dwelling 71, District 2, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri10
1940Dwelling 184, District 94-3, Iron, St. Francois Co., Missouri11

Occupation

1920Farm laborer5
1930Sawmill worker10
1940Farming and timber worker11

Family

Blanche L. Palmer b. January 30, 1904, d. August 28, 1988
Marriage*Evert Lee Knight married Blanche L. Palmer on May 22, 1922 at Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9401] Daily Journal, The, From the Evert Lee Knight obituary in the Feb 16, 1972 edition.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Alma Abernathy obituary.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  9. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S9402] Daily Journal, From the Samuel Loren Knight obituary in the Nov 9, 2012 edition.
  13. [S9401] Daily Journal, The, From the Alma Jean Knight McLane obituary in the May 3, 2013 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/

George Ralph Knight1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 16, 1898, d. August 7, 1981
FatherLoren F. Knight1,7,2,8 b. September 12, 1869, d. November 25, 1942
MotherMartha Louisa Patterson1,7,2,8 b. December 14, 1876, d. February 2, 1937
     His Social Security Number was 498-24-0950.9 George Ralph Knight was buried at Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.6 He was born on February 16, 1898 at Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.1,3,4,9,6 He married Golda Olive Bay on June 7, 1925 at Iron Co., Missouri.5,10 George Ralph Knight died on August 7, 1981 at Missouri at age 83.9,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 132, District 41, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri1
1910Dwelling 103, District 24, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri7
1920Dwelling 101, District 24, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri2
1930Dwelling 106, District 3, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri11
1940Dwelling 109, District 47-3, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri12

Occupation

1930Farmer11
1940Farmer12

Family

Golda Olive Bay b. March 3, 1905, d. January 18, 1975
Marriage*George Ralph Knight married Golda Olive Bay on June 7, 1925 at Iron Co., Missouri.5,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [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.
  5. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  6. [S9407] Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Iron Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Alma Abernathy obituary.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S9402] Daily Journal, From the Margaret Irene Pinson obituary in the May 16, 2012 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S9402] Daily Journal, From the Clifford Byron Knight obituary in the Sep 15, 2011 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Bertha G. Knight1

F, b. August, 1899
FatherLoren F. Knight1,2,3,4 b. September 12, 1869, d. November 25, 1942
MotherMartha Louisa Patterson1,2,3,4 b. December 14, 1876, d. February 2, 1937
     Her married name was Brown.4 Bertha G. Knight married Unknown Brown.4,5 Bertha G. Knight was born in August, 1899 at Missouri.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 132, District 41, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri1
1910Dwelling 103, District 24, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri2
1920Dwelling 101, District 24, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri3

Family

Unknown Brown
Marriage*Bertha G. Knight married Unknown Brown.4,5 

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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Alma Abernathy obituary.
  5. [S9401] Daily Journal, The, From the Walter Earl Knight obituary in the Jan 26, 1965 edition.

William Clarence Knight1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 22, 1901, d. July 22, 1988
FatherLoren F. Knight1,2,6 b. September 12, 1869, d. November 25, 1942
MotherMartha Louisa Patterson1,2,6 b. December 14, 1876, d. February 2, 1937
     His Social Security Number was 497-18-2344.7 William Clarence Knight was buried at Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.8 He was born on April 22, 1901 at Flat River, St. Francois Co., Missouri.3,7,8 He married Lela Merle Bay on June 6, 1926 at Iron Co., Missouri.4,5 William Clarence Knight died on July 22, 1988 at Missouri at age 87.7,8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 103, District 24, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri1
1920Dwelling 101, District 24, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri2
1930Dwelling 7, District 7, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri9
1940Dwelling 110, District 47-3, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri10

Occupation

1930Farmer9
1940Carpenter10

Family

Lela Merle Bay b. April 10, 1907, d. July 6, 2007
Marriage*William Clarence Knight married Lela Merle Bay on June 6, 1926 at Iron Co., Missouri.4,5 
Children

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. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  5. [S9409] White Funeral Home, MO, online www.whitefuneralhome.org, From the Lela Merle Knight obituary.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Alma Abernathy obituary.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S9407] Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Iron Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Walter Earl Knight1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 30, 1903, d. January 16, 1965
FatherLoren F. Knight1,2,7 b. September 12, 1869, d. November 25, 1942
MotherMartha Louisa Patterson1,2 b. December 14, 1876, d. February 2, 1937
     Walter Earl Knight was buried at Marble Creek Baptist Cemetery, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.5,6 He was born on March 30, 1903 at Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.4 He married Jeanette Ione Thompson on June 16, 1928 at Ironton, Iron Co., Missouri.3,8 Walter Earl Knight died on January 16, 1965 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 61.6 He Walter Earl Knight died Saturday, Jan. 16, in Tulsa, Okla where he had made his home the past three years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church there. He was a former resident of Ironton, where the body lay in state at White Funeral Home until Thursday, when services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church by the Rev. Jack Schneider. Burial was in the Red School Cemetery at Marble Creek. He was preceded in death by his wife and two children. The surviving children are: Betty (Mrs. Raymond Snelson) of O'Fallon; Sally (Mrs. Victor Ellis) and Robert Knight of Santee, Calif; Larry Knight of Spring Valley, Calif; Sgt. Donald Knight of Carlsbad, Calif; Lela (Mrs. James Nickelson) of Santa Anna, Calif; James Knight, Herbie Knight and Judy (Mrs. James LaRose); of St. Louis; and Phil Knight of Tulsa, Okla. He is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Bertha Brown of Springfield; Mrs. Charles Klohman of Elsinore, Calif; Mrs. William Abernathy, Sr; and Mrs. Lydia Hardin of Doe Run; and three brothers, Everett Knight of Bismarck, Ralph and Clarence Knight of Arcadia; several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. on January 26, 1965.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 103, District 24, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri1
1920Dwelling 101, District 24, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri2
1940Dwelling 98, District 47-8, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri7

Occupation

1940Farmer7

Family

Jeanette Ione Thompson b. March 1, 1909, d. July 15, 1947
Marriage*Walter Earl Knight married Jeanette Ione Thompson on June 16, 1928 at Ironton, Iron Co., Missouri.3,8 
Children

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. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  4. [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.
  5. [S9411] Marble Creek Baptist Cemetery, Iron Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9401] Daily Journal, The, From the Walter Earl Knight obituary in the Jan 26, 1965 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lydia E. Knight1

F, b. May 7, 1904, d. May 25, 1995
FatherLoren F. Knight1,2,3 b. September 12, 1869, d. November 25, 1942
MotherMartha Louisa Patterson1,2,3 b. December 14, 1876, d. February 2, 1937
     Lydia E. Knight was buried at Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, Doe Run, St. Francois Co., Missouri.4 Her Social Security Number was 490-24-8819.5 She was born on May 7, 1904 at Missouri.1,5 As of circa 1922,her married name was Hardin.6 She married Raymond H. Hardin circa 1922.6,7 Lydia E. Knight died on May 25, 1995 at Missouri at age 91.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 103, District 24, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri1
1920Dwelling 101, District 24, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri2
1930Dwelling 167, District 3, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri6
1940Dwelling 397, District 47-3, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri8

Family

Raymond H. Hardin b. March 20, 1902, d. August 15, 1978
Marriage*Lydia E. Knight married Raymond H. Hardin circa 1922.6,7 
Child

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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Alma Abernathy obituary.
  4. [S9400] Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, St. Francois Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9401] Daily Journal, The, From the Carrie M. Pinson obitiary in the Dec 2, 1996 edition.
  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.

Mary Alma Knight1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 12, 1906, d. July 23, 1965
FatherLoren F. Knight1,2,3 b. September 12, 1869, d. November 25, 1942
MotherMartha Louisa Patterson1,2,3 b. December 14, 1876, d. February 2, 1937
     Mary Alma Knight Mrs. Mary Alma Abernathy, daughter of the late Loren and Louisa Knight, was born at Arcadia, Mo., in Iron County on May 12, 1906. She passed away at Bonne Terre Hospital on July 23, 1965 at the age of 59 years, 2 months, and 11 days. She professed faith in Christ in 1928 and joined the new Bethel Baptist Church of Cape County. She was united in marriage to Wm. Abernathy on August 14, 1923, and to this union three sons were born. Besides her husband she is survived by three sons: Loren (Bill) and Earl (Cotton), both of Doe Run, and Gervis (Jack) of O'Fallon; and 5 grandchildren; three brothers; Everett Knight of Bismarck, Ralph and Clarence Knight of Arcadia; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Brown of Springfield, Mo., Iva (Mrs. Charles) Coleman of California; Mrs. Lydia Hardin of Doe Run; and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at Doe Run Baptist church by the Rev. Jack Snyder. Interment was in Doe Run Memorial Cemetery with Cozean Service in charge.3 Her Social Security Number was 489-26-5749.6 She was buried at Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, Doe Run, St. Francois Co., Missouri.3,7 She was born on May 12, 1906 at Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.3,7,6 As of August 14, 1923,her married name was Abernathy.5 She married William Morton "Bill" Abernathy on August 14, 1923 at Iron Co., Missouri.3,4,5 Mary Alma Knight died on July 23, 1965 at Bonne Terre, St. Francois Co., Missouri, at age 59.3,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 103, District 24, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri1
1920Dwelling 101, District 24, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri2
1930Dwelling 128, District 31, Shawnee, Cape Girardeau Co., Missouri8
1940Dwelling 28, District 94-6, Pendleton, St. Francois Co., Missouri9

Family

William Morton "Bill" Abernathy b. February 27, 1897, d. April 20, 1977
Marriage*Mary Alma Knight married William Morton "Bill" Abernathy on August 14, 1923 at Iron Co., Missouri.3,4,5 
Children

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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Alma Abernathy obituary.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the William M. Abernathy obituary.
  5. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S9400] Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, St. Francois Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Gervis C. Abernathy obituary.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Earl Stanley Abernathy obituary.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Loren Abernathy obituary.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Iva Ivy Knight1,2,3

F, b. October 5, 1907, d. October 2, 1986
FatherLoren F. Knight1,2,4 b. September 12, 1869, d. November 25, 1942
MotherMartha Louisa Patterson1,2,4 b. December 14, 1876, d. February 2, 1937
     Iva Ivy Knight was buried at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, 2555 South Santa Fe Avenue, San Jacinto, Riverside Co., California.5 Her Social Security Number was 487-18-4877.6 She was born on October 5, 1907 at Missouri.6,1 As of January 20, 1942,her married name was Kohlman.3 She married Charles Henry Kohlman on January 20, 1942 at Huntsville, Randolph Co., Missouri.3 Iva Ivy Knight died on October 2, 1986 at Missouri at age 78.6,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 103, District 24, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri1
1920Dwelling 101, District 24, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri2

Family

Charles Henry Kohlman b. December 12, 1903, d. August 24, 1983
Marriage*Iva Ivy Knight married Charles Henry Kohlman on January 20, 1942 at Huntsville, Randolph Co., Missouri.3 

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. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Alma Abernathy obituary.
  5. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S9082] San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, Riverside Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com.

Lela Merle Bay1,2

F, b. April 10, 1907, d. July 6, 2007
     Lela Merle Bay was buried at Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.3,2 She LELA MERLE KNIGHT, a resident of Ironton, passed away July 6, 2007 at The Baptist Home in Ironton at the age of 100 years. She was born April 10, 1907 in Black, Missouri to George Washington Bay and E e Lou (Webb) Bay. She was married on June 6, 1926 in Iron County to William Clarence Knight, who preceded her in death. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, George Knight, one brother, Edgar Ray Bay, and one sister, Golda Olive Knight. Surviving are: one daughter, Bonnie, Mrs. Gregor Moe of Spring eld, IL; two grandchildren, Sonya Moe of St. Louis, MO and Erik Moe of Spring eld, IL; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ironton at the time of her death. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 10th, at 10:00 AM at the White Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gerald Collier o ciating. Interment will be in Arcadia Valley Memorial Park in Ironton.2 She was born on April 10, 1907 at Black, Reynolds Co., Missouri.3,2 As of June 6, 1926,her married name was Knight.1 She married William Clarence Knight, son of Loren F. Knight and Martha Louisa Patterson, on June 6, 1926 at Iron Co., Missouri.1,2 Lela Merle Bay died on July 6, 2007 at Ironton, Iron Co., Missouri, at age 100.3,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 7, District 7, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri4
1940Dwelling 110, District 47-3, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri5

Family

William Clarence Knight b. April 22, 1901, d. July 22, 1988
Marriage*Lela Merle Bay married William Clarence Knight, son of Loren F. Knight and Martha Louisa Patterson, on June 6, 1926 at Iron Co., Missouri.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  2. [S9409] White Funeral Home, MO, online www.whitefuneralhome.org, From the Lela Merle Knight obituary.
  3. [S9407] Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Iron Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

George Wade C. Knight1,2,3,4

M, b. March 17, 1927, d. April 3, 2001
FatherWilliam Clarence Knight1,2,5 b. April 22, 1901, d. July 22, 1988
MotherLela Merle Bay1,2,5 b. April 10, 1907, d. July 6, 2007
     His Social Security Number was 494-26-1813.3 George Wade C. Knight was born on March 17, 1927 at Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.3 He married Wilma Lee Denton on January 30, 1948 at Bismarck, Iron Co., Missouri.4 George Wade C. Knight died on April 3, 2001 at South Carolina at age 74.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 7, District 7, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri1
1940Dwelling 110, District 47-3, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri2

Family

Wilma Lee Denton b. 1929, d. 1968
Marriage*George Wade C. Knight married Wilma Lee Denton on January 30, 1948 at Bismarck, Iron Co., Missouri.4 

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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  5. [S9409] White Funeral Home, MO, online www.whitefuneralhome.org, From the Lela Merle Knight obituary.

Jeanette Ione Thompson1

F, b. March 1, 1909, d. July 15, 1947
     Jeanette Ione Thompson was buried at Marble Creek Baptist Cemetery, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.2,3 She was born on March 1, 1909 at Flat River, St. Francois Co., Missouri.3 As of June 16, 1928,her married name was Knight.1 She married Walter Earl Knight, son of Loren F. Knight and Martha Louisa Patterson, on June 16, 1928 at Ironton, Iron Co., Missouri.1,3 Jeanette Ione Thompson died on July 15, 1947 at New Madrid Co., Missouri, at age 38; Died during childbirth.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 98, District 47-8, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri4

Family

Walter Earl Knight b. March 30, 1903, d. January 16, 1965
Marriage*Jeanette Ione Thompson married Walter Earl Knight, son of Loren F. Knight and Martha Louisa Patterson, on June 16, 1928 at Ironton, Iron Co., Missouri.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  2. [S9411] Marble Creek Baptist Cemetery, Iron Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9401] Daily Journal, The, From the Walter Earl Knight obituary in the Jan 26, 1965 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Betty Lee Knight1,2

F, b. July 7, 1930, d. January 17, 2017
FatherWalter Earl Knight1,3 b. March 30, 1903, d. January 16, 1965
MotherJeanette Ione Thompson1 b. March 1, 1909, d. July 15, 1947
     Betty Lee Knight was born on July 7, 1930 at Missouri.1,4 As of September 4, 1948,her married name was Smelser.2 She married Raymond Smelser on September 4, 1948 at Arkansas.3,2 Betty Lee Knight died on January 17, 2017 at Missouri at age 86.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 98, District 47-8, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri1

Family

Raymond Smelser
Marriage*Betty Lee Knight married Raymond Smelser on September 4, 1948 at Arkansas.3,2 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S871] Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Division, Arkansas Marriage Index, 1837-1957.
  3. [S9401] Daily Journal, The, From the Walter Earl Knight obituary in the Jan 26, 1965 edition.
  4. [S1972] Comp. Merlin Data Publishing Corporation, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2.
  5. [S9414] Missouri Lawyers Weekly, online https://publicnotices.molawyersmedia.com/search/detail.aspx?detail=11037764, From the Betty Lee Smelser probate filing.

Sarah Louisa "Sally" Knight1,2,3

F, b. December 12, 1931, d. October 28, 2008
FatherWalter Earl Knight4,1 b. March 30, 1903, d. January 16, 1965
MotherJeanette Ione Thompson4 b. March 1, 1909, d. July 15, 1947
     Sarah Louisa "Sally" Knight was buried at Hawk Point Cemetery, Hawk Point, Lincoln Co., Missouri.5 Her Social Security Number was 491-38-4656.6 She was born on December 12, 1931 at Missouri.4,6,5 As of May 15, 1951,her married name was Ellis.2 She married Victor Joy Ellis on May 15, 1951 at New Madrid, New Madrid Co., Missouri.1,2,5 Sarah Louisa "Sally" Knight died on October 28, 2008 at Missouri at age 76.6,5 She Services for Sarah Louisa (Knight) Ellis, 76, of Hawk Point, will be at noon Thursday, Oct. 30, at Kemper-Marsh-Millard Funeral Home in Hawk Point. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 29. Survivors include three children, Kathy Turner, Victor Ellis and Debbie Schroer; and 11 grandchildren. on October 29, 2008.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 98, District 47-8, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri4

Family

Victor Joy Ellis b. December 23, 1932, d. April 6, 2002
Marriage*Sarah Louisa "Sally" Knight married Victor Joy Ellis on May 15, 1951 at New Madrid, New Madrid Co., Missouri.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9401] Daily Journal, The, From the Walter Earl Knight obituary in the Jan 26, 1965 edition.
  2. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  3. [S2943] Hannibal Courier-Post, From the Sarah Louisa Knight Ellis obituary in the Oct 29, 2008 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9412] Hawk Point Cemetery, Lincoln Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Victor J. Ellis obituary in the Apr 9, 2002 edition.
  8. [S9413] Millard Family Chapels, Inc., online www.millardfamilychapels.com, From the Victor Alan Ellis obituary.
  9. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/
  10. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.

Robert Franklin Knight1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 6, 1934, d. December 23, 1991
FatherWalter Earl Knight1,6,2 b. March 30, 1903, d. January 16, 1965
MotherJeanette Ione Thompson1,2 b. March 1, 1909, d. July 15, 1947
     His Social Security Number was 491-36-4122.2 Robert Franklin Knight was born on January 6, 1934 at Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.2,3 He married Elaine E. Greer on June 12, 1954 at Alameda Co., California.4 Robert Franklin Knight and Elaine E. Greer were divorced in December, 1969 at Stanislaus Co., California.5 Robert Franklin Knight died on December 23, 1991 at San Diego Co., California, at age 57.2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 98, District 47-8, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri1

Family

Elaine E. Greer
Marriage*Robert Franklin Knight married Elaine E. Greer on June 12, 1954 at Alameda Co., California.4 
Divorce* Robert Franklin Knight and Elaine E. Greer were divorced in December, 1969 at Stanislaus Co., California.5 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S4041] California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records, California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959.
  5. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.
  6. [S9401] Daily Journal, The, From the Walter Earl Knight obituary in the Jan 26, 1965 edition.

James Alfred Knight1,2,3

M, b. June 16, 1937, d. April 11, 1998
FatherWalter Earl Knight1,4 b. March 30, 1903, d. January 16, 1965
MotherJeanette Ione Thompson1 b. March 1, 1909, d. July 15, 1947
     James Alfred Knight was buried at Portageville Cemetery, Portageville, Pemiscot Co., Missouri.2,3 He was born on June 16, 1937 at Missouri.1,2,3 He married Esther Loretta Corbin on November 20, 1960.2 James Alfred Knight died on April 11, 1998 at age 60.2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 98, District 47-8, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri1

Family

Esther Loretta Corbin
Marriage*James Alfred Knight married Esther Loretta Corbin on November 20, 1960.2 
Children
  • Terri Knight2
  • Jimmy Knight2
  • Dawn Knight2
  • Michael Knight2
  • Beth Knight2
  • Daniel Knight2

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9415] Portageville Cemetery, Pemiscot Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S9401] Daily Journal, The, From the Walter Earl Knight obituary in the Jan 26, 1965 edition.

Lela Merle Knight1

F, b. September 10, 1938, d. April 14, 2017
FatherWalter Earl Knight1,2 b. March 30, 1903, d. January 16, 1965
MotherJeanette Ione Thompson1 b. March 1, 1909, d. July 15, 1947
     Her married name was Nickelson.2 Lela Merle Knight married James Nickelson.2 Lela Merle Knight was born on September 10, 1938 at Missouri.1,3 She died on April 14, 2017 at Carlsbad, San Diego Co., California, at age 78.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 98, District 47-8, Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri1

Family

James Nickelson
Marriage*Lela Merle Knight married James Nickelson.2 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9401] Daily Journal, The, From the Walter Earl Knight obituary in the Jan 26, 1965 edition.
  3. [S9416] Tammy Nickelson Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/33730774/person/18525190011/facts

William Morton "Bill" Abernathy1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 27, 1897, d. April 20, 1977
     William Morton "Bill" Abernathy was buried at Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, Doe Run, St. Francois Co., Missouri.2,3 He William M. Abernathy was born Feb. 22, 1897 at Pocahontas and died April 20 at Ironton. His first wife, Mary Alam Knight Abernathy preceded him in death in 1965. Surviving are: his widow, Ida Alan Abernathy of Pilot Knob; two sons, Loren Abernathy, Doe Run, and Gervis Abernathy, O'Fallon; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Ben Abernathy, Lemay; a twin sister, Mary Sides, Kansas City; three stepchildren, Edith Lycan of Wyandotte, Mich., Wanda Johnson, Silver Mines, and Alfred Allen, Manteca, Calif; 11 step-grandchildren and 6 step-great-grandchildren. A son, Earl preceded him in death. Mr. Abernathy is in state at White Funeral Home in Ironton. Chapel services are scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Doe Run Memorial Cemetery.3 His Social Security Number was 490-05-5917.7 He was born on February 27, 1897 at Pocahontas, Cape Girardeau Co., Missouri.2,3,7,5,8,6 He married Mary Alma Knight, daughter of Loren F. Knight and Martha Louisa Patterson, on August 14, 1923 at Iron Co., Missouri.1,3,4 William Morton "Bill" Abernathy died on April 20, 1977 at Ironton, Iron Co., Missouri, at age 80.2,3,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 128, District 31, Shawnee, Cape Girardeau Co., Missouri9
1940Dwelling 28, District 94-6, Pendleton, St. Francois Co., Missouri10

Occupation

1930Farmer9
1940Insane asylum attendent10

Family

Mary Alma Knight b. May 12, 1906, d. July 23, 1965
Marriage*William Morton "Bill" Abernathy married Mary Alma Knight, daughter of Loren F. Knight and Martha Louisa Patterson, on August 14, 1923 at Iron Co., Missouri.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Alma Abernathy obituary.
  2. [S9400] Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, St. Francois Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the William M. Abernathy obituary.
  4. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  5. [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.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Gervis C. Abernathy obituary.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Earl Stanley Abernathy obituary.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Loren Abernathy obituary.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Loren Virgil "Bill" Abernathy1,2,3,4

M, b. April 19, 1924, d. December 22, 1996
FatherWilliam Morton "Bill" Abernathy1,5,6,7,3,8,9,10 b. February 27, 1897, d. April 20, 1977
MotherMary Alma Knight1,5,6,7,3,8,9,10 b. May 12, 1906, d. July 23, 1965
     Loren Virgil "Bill" Abernathy Loren "Bill" Abernathy, 72, of Farmington, Mo., died Dec. 22 at the John Cochran VA Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on April 19, 1924, in Arcadia, son of the late William and Alma Knight Abernathy. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, June Gregory Abernathy, one infant daughter, one brother, Earl Abernathy. Before his retirement he operated a farm and was also employed as a machine operator with the Trimfoot Shoe Company. Mr. Abernathy was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of the Doe Run First Baptist church. During World War II, he served his country with the 82nd Airborne Division, participating in military action in North Africa, the Normandy invasion, Ardennes, the Rhineland, and Central Europe. He received four Bronze Stars, a Certificate of Merit, and the Purple Heart at the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the Pendleton Masonic Lodge at Doe Run and the VFW Post No. 5896 at Farmington. He is survived by his second wife, Ollie Kreis Abernathy; one son, Garland Wayne "Toby" Abernathy and wife, Donna of Farmington; two granddaughters, Cheryl Abernathy of Farmington, and Stephanie (Mrs. Larry) Gilmore; one great-granddaughter, Brandi Gilmore, all of Gridley, Ill; one brother, Jack Abernathy of Farmington; a very special nice, Judy Halter of Bonne Terre. Also surviving are two step-sons, Gary Cunningham and wife Gaye of Jefferson City and Darrell Cunningham and wife Kathy of Bourbon; one step-daughter, Carroll (Mrs. Paul) Massey of Atlanta, GA; ten step-grandchildren and ten step-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held after 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Cozean Funeral Home. A VFW service will be conducted at 7 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at the Cozean Memorial Chapel with Rev. V. E. Defreece officiating. Burial will follow in the Dull Run Memorial Cemetery.3 His Social Security Number was 487-28-2960.10 He was buried at Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, Doe Run, St. Francois Co., Missouri.2,3,11 He married Wilda June Gregory.3,12 Loren Virgil "Bill" Abernathy married Ollie Kreis.3 Loren Virgil "Bill" Abernathy was born on April 19, 1924 at Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.2,3,10,11,4,13 He died on December 22, 1996 at St. Louis, Missouri, at age 72.2,3,10,13

Census Records

1940Dwelling 28, District 94-6, Pendleton, St. Francois Co., Missouri9

Family 1

Ollie Kreis
Marriage*Loren Virgil "Bill" Abernathy married Ollie Kreis.3 

Family 2

Wilda June Gregory b. August 24, 1928, d. October 25, 1991
Marriage*Loren Virgil "Bill" Abernathy married Wilda June Gregory.3,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Alma Abernathy obituary.
  2. [S9400] Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, St. Francois Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Loren Abernathy obituary.
  4. [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.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the William M. Abernathy obituary.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Gervis C. Abernathy obituary.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Earl Stanley Abernathy obituary.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  12. [S9401] Daily Journal, The, From the June Abernathy obitiary in the Oct 27, 1991 edition.
  13. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Earl Stanley Abernathy1,2,3,4

M, b. March 16, 1926, d. February 3, 1977
FatherWilliam Morton "Bill" Abernathy1,5,6,2,7,8,9 b. February 27, 1897, d. April 20, 1977
MotherMary Alma Knight1,5,6,2,7,8,9 b. May 12, 1906, d. July 23, 1965
     Earl Stanley Abernathy was buried at Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, Doe Run, St. Francois Co., Missouri.2,3 His Social Security Number was 489-26-5694.10 He Earl Stanley Abernathy, 50, of Doe Run was born Mar. 16, 1926 and died Feb. 3 at Mineral Area Osteopathic Hospital. His mother, Alma Knight Abernathy, preceded him in death. Surviving are: his father, William Abernathy of Middlebrook; his widow Vivian Barton Abernathy, Doe Run; a stepson, Sanford Carr, Doe Run; two stepdaughters, Mynaun Brown, Farmington, and Nelda Casteel, Arnold; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two brothers, Bill Abernathy, Doe Run and Jack Abernathy, O'Fallon. Mr. Abernathy will be in state at 7 p.m. tonight at Cozean Funeral Home in Farmington. Chapel services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment will be at Doe Run Cemetery.2 He married Vivian Palestine Chapman.2,11 Earl Stanley Abernathy was born on March 16, 1926 at Ironton, Iron Co., Missouri.2,3,4,10 He died on February 3, 1977 at Missouri at age 50.2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 128, District 31, Shawnee, Cape Girardeau Co., Missouri8
1940Dwelling 28, District 94-6, Pendleton, St. Francois Co., Missouri9

Family

Vivian Palestine Chapman b. December 18, 1909, d. August 12, 1996
Marriage*Earl Stanley Abernathy married Vivian Palestine Chapman.2,11 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Alma Abernathy obituary.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Earl Stanley Abernathy obituary.
  3. [S9400] Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, St. Francois Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [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.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the William M. Abernathy obituary.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Gervis C. Abernathy obituary.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Loren Abernathy obituary.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Vivian Palestine Abernathy obituary.

Gervis C. "Jack" Abernathy1,2,3,4

M, b. July 9, 1929, d. September 12, 2001
FatherWilliam Morton "Bill" Abernathy1,5,6,7,8 b. February 27, 1897, d. April 20, 1977
MotherMary Alma Knight1,5,6,7,8 b. May 12, 1906, d. July 23, 1965
     Gervis C. "Jack" Abernathy was buried at Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, Doe Run, St. Francois Co., Missouri.3,2,4 He Farmington - Gervis C. "Jack" Abernathy, 72, passed away September 12, 2001, at his Farmington residence. He was born July 9, 1929, in Pocahontas, Missouri, to William Martin Abernathy and Mary Alma Knight Abernathy. Also preceding and death were: two brothers, Loren and Earl Abernathy. Jack was a member of Delassus Baptist Church, U.S. Army veteran of Korea, retired pipe fitter for Lever Brothers and member, VFW. Survivors: wife, Mary Ellen Smith Abernathy, Farmington; daughter, Pamela Greenwood, Cedar Hill, Texas; sons, Gervis (& Jere) Abernathy, Elkridge, Maryland; James (& Melanie ) Abernathy, Columbia, Missouri; grandchildren, Ouida Greenwood; Aaron, Matt and Kimberly Abernathy. Visitation starts Friday 6 p.m. and funeral Saturday 11 a.m., September 15 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel, Farmington with Rev. James Marlow are officiating. Interment Doe Run Memorial Cemetery with military honors.2 He was born on July 9, 1929 at Pocahontas, Cape Girardeau Co., Missouri.3,2,4 He married Mary Ellen Smith on April 11, 1953.2,9,3 Gervis C. "Jack" Abernathy died on September 12, 2001 at Farmington, St. Francois Co., Missouri, at age 72.2,3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 128, District 31, Shawnee, Cape Girardeau Co., Missouri7
1940Dwelling 28, District 94-6, Pendleton, St. Francois Co., Missouri8

Family

Mary Ellen Smith b. August 14, 1930, d. November 19, 2010
Marriage*Gervis C. "Jack" Abernathy married Mary Ellen Smith on April 11, 1953.2,9,3 
Children
  • Pamela Jean Abernathy2,9
  • Gervis Abernathy2,9
  • James Cecil Abernathy2,9

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Alma Abernathy obituary.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Gervis C. Abernathy obituary.
  3. [S9400] Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, St. Francois Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the William M. Abernathy obituary.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Earl Stanley Abernathy obituary.
  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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Ellen Smith Abernathy obituary.

Charles Henry Kohlman1,2

M, b. December 12, 1903, d. August 24, 1983
     Charles Henry Kohlman was buried at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, 2555 South Santa Fe Avenue, San Jacinto, Riverside Co., California.3 His Social Security Number was 487-07-1583.4 He was born on December 12, 1903 at Missouri.4,2 He married Iva Ivy Knight, daughter of Loren F. Knight and Martha Louisa Patterson, on January 20, 1942 at Huntsville, Randolph Co., Missouri.1 Charles Henry Kohlman died on August 24, 1983 at Riverside Co., California, at age 79.4,2

Family

Iva Ivy Knight b. October 5, 1907, d. October 2, 1986
Marriage*He married Iva Ivy Knight, daughter of Loren F. Knight and Martha Louisa Patterson, on January 20, 1942 at Huntsville, Randolph Co., Missouri.1 

Citations

  1. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S9082] San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, Riverside Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Raymond H. Hardin1,2

M, b. March 20, 1902, d. August 15, 1978
     Raymond H. Hardin was buried at Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Ironton, Iron Co., Missouri.2 His Social Security Number was 495-14-0965.3 He was born on March 20, 1902 at Belgrade, Washington Co., Missouri.1,3,2 He married Lydia E. Knight, daughter of Loren F. Knight and Martha Louisa Patterson, circa 1922.4,5 Raymond H. Hardin died on August 15, 1978 at Missouri at age 76.3,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 167, District 3, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri4
1940Dwelling 397, District 47-3, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri6

Occupation

1930Railroad section laborer4
1940Truck driver6

Family

Lydia E. Knight b. May 7, 1904, d. May 25, 1995
Marriage*Raymond H. Hardin married Lydia E. Knight, daughter of Loren F. Knight and Martha Louisa Patterson, circa 1922.4,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S9417] Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Iron Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9401] Daily Journal, The, From the Carrie M. Pinson obitiary in the Dec 2, 1996 edition.
  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.