Ancestors of Carol Jeanne Shepherd

Generation No. 1

1. Carol Jeanne Shepherd, born Private. She was the daughter of 2. Edward John Shepherd and 3. Ila Jeanne Smith. She married (1) Russell Lee Maynard Private. He was born Private. He was the son of Marion Lindsay Maynard and Roselyn Elizabeth Fairhurst. She married (2) John Patrick Kirkpatrick Private. He was born Private. He was the son of James Parker Kirkpatrick and Bonnie Faye Johnston.

Generation No. 2

2. Edward John Shepherd¹, born 10 Mar 1925 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa¹; died 11 Jul 1977 in Concord, Contra Costa Co., California^2,3. He was the son of 4. Richard Earl Shepherd and 5. Elsie Alma Mickels. He married 3. Ila Jeanne Smith Private.

3. Ila Jeanne Smith, born Private. She was the daughter of 6. William Ara Smith and 7. Clara Daisy Brisco.

Notes for Edward John Shepherd:

Edward John Shepherd was in the Army during World War II. He was in the Pacific Theater, seeing New Guinea, Japan and the Philippines. Service number 37 674 929, Technician Fourth Grade, 27th General Hospital. Separated at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 16 February 1946. His separation Qualification Record states date of entry 3 Aug. 1943. Section for description --related civilian occupation reads-- Baker: Served overseas in the Asiatic Pacific Theater of Operations for 22 months with the 27th General Hospital. Baked bread, pie, and other related products, such as rolls, cakes, and pastries in a fixed and mobile bakery. Requisitioned supplies and kept records on received supplies and work done.

He was drafted out of high school and later earned his GED. Attended college at San Louis Obispo on the G.I. bill. Left college and worked various bakeries in California. Lived in Vallejo and commuted by bus to Foster's Bakeries in San Francisco. He and his wife lived in Santa Rosa and Pittsburg, California before settling in Antioch. Worked 26 years for Fibreboard Paper Products the Wilbur Ave. Plant in Antioch, California. He was president of the Paper Makers Union in 1951.

He loved to hunt deer and duck. He loved to fish for striped bass and built and used his own boat. He kept it at Sherman Island near Antioch.

Obituary from the Antioch Daily Ledger: Edward John Shepherd Sr., 52, died Monday in a Concord hospital. An Iowa native, Mr. Shepherd moved to Oakley 3 1/2 months ago after living in Antioch since 1950. He came to California in 1946. He had been a Fibreboard employee since 1951. Mr. Shepherd was a member of Western Pulp and Paper Makers Union Local 606, Martinez Gun Club and Brentwood Rod and Gun Club. He is survived by his widow Ila Jeanne Shepherd of Oakley; daughter Carol Kirkpatrick of Marysville; son Edward J. Shepherd, Jr., of Oakley; mother Elsie Medouse [Medaus] of Iowa; brothers Charles Floyd Shepherd of Colorado, and Richard Earl Shepherd of Iowa; sister Lucille Zolczynski of Iowa, and one grandson. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Antioch. Burial will be at Oak View Memorial Park in Antioch. The family prefers donations to the Edward John Shepherd Sr. Memorial Fund [at the church].

Children of Edward Shepherd and Ila Smith are:

1 i. Carol Jeanne Shepherd, born Private; married (1) Russell Lee Maynard Private; married (2) John Patrick Kirkpatrick Private.

ii. Edward John Shepherd, Jr., born Private; married Sheryl Lynn Seronello Private; born Private.

Generation No. 3

4. Richard Earl Shepherd⁴, born 01 May 1904 in Appalachia, Wise Co., Virginia⁵; died 02 Sep 1967 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois⁶. He was the son of 8. William Floyd Shepherd and 9. Sarah "Lucile" Hays. He married 5. Elsie Alma Mickels 07 Feb 1923 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa⁷.

5. Elsie Alma Mickels⁸, born 03 Jun 1902 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa⁹; died 19 Oct 1989 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa¹⁰. She was the daughter of 10. John Gustaf Mickels and 11. Martha Augusta Meisner.

Notes for Richard Earl Shepherd:

On the 1930 U. S. Census of Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa shows Richard with his wife Elsie, children, Charles, Edward and Lucile. Occupation of Richard is fireman for the railroad.

Richard Earl was a Chicago Great Western Railroad engineer. As a railroad workers union representative, he traveled from Chicago to Iowa and visited the children after the divorce from Elsie. He was a member of the Masons.

Obituary from the Chicago Tribune, Sunday, September 3, 1967, Section 1A, page 7:

Shepherd, Richard Earl Shepherd, beloved husband of Florence L.; dear father of Charles, John, Richard Jr., Lucile Zolcznski, Edwin, and Darlene Graham; 16 grand-children; fond son of Lucile; dear brother of James, Georgia Biddle, and Virginia. Visitation 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, at Drechsler-Brown Funeral Home, 283 S. Marion Street (Wisconsin Avenue), Oak Park. Masonic services under the auspices of the Laurel Lodge, No. 1057, A. F. & A.M., Monday 8 p.m. Funeral services 1 p.m. Tuesday. Interment Mount Emblem. Member of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Chicago Commandery, No. 19, K. T.; Wiliam Egan Royal Arch chapter, No. 126, Medinah Shrine, past patron of Guardian chapter, and past master of Laurel Lodge. 383-3191.

Notes for Elsie Alma Mickels:

Obituary provided by Oelwein Area Genealogical Society: Mrs. Elsie Medaus died Thursday, 19 October 1989 at Oelwein Care Center, age 87. She lived at 115 First Avenue SW in Oelwein and was a retired homemaker. Funeral services were held at Hintz Geilenfeld Funeral Home and burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. She was survived by 2 sons, Richard Shepherd of Oelwein and Charles Shepherd of Colorado Springs, Colorado and her daughter Mrs. Stanley (Lucile) Zolczynski of Oelwein. She had 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Frederick Medaus who was born 4 November 1898 and died 25 November 1968, age 70. Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers, 2 sisters.

Children of Richard Shepherd and Elsie Mickels are:

i. Charles Floyd Shepherd¹¹, born 26 Jan 1923 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa¹¹; died 25 Sep 1996 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado^11,12; married Marie J. Swick Private¹³; born Private.

Notes for Charles Floyd Shepherd:

Charles Floyd Shepherd was in the Army during World War II. Family information is that he was in the European Theater. He retired from the Army as a Chief Master Sergeant.

Obituary from Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph Newspaper, Friday, Sept. 27, 1996 B4:3

Charles Floyd Shepherd, 73, retired from the Army, died Sept. 25, 1996, at a local care facility. He also worked in civil service at Fort Carson. Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, 120 N. 31st St., Blunt Mortuary, 2929 W. Colorado Ave., is handling arrangements. Mr. Shepherd was born Jan. 27, 1923 in Oelwein, Iowa to Richard and Elsie (Mickles) Shepherd. He was married May 4, 1950 to Marie Swick, who lives in Colorado Springs. He also is survived by a son, Charles F. Jr. of Deland, Fla., a daughter Charlotte Powell of Rock Springs, Wyo,; a brother, Richard; a sister Lucille Zolczynski; and nine grandchildren. Mr. Shepherd served in the Army for 23 years during World War II and the Korean War. He was stationed at Fort Carson. He was a former commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 101. Memorial contributions may be made to Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, 120 N. 31st. St., Colorado Springs 80904; or Silver Key Senior Services, 2250 Bott Ave., Colorado Springs 80904.

2 ii. Edward John Shepherd, born 10 Mar 1925 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa; died 11 Jul 1977 in Concord, Contra Costa Co., California; married Ila Jeanne Smith Private.

iii. Lucile "Lou" Martha Shepherd, born Private; married Stanley Paul Zolczynski, Sr. Private; born 24 Sep 1920 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa¹⁴; died 22 Dec 2006 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa¹⁴.

Notes for Stanley Paul Zolczynski, Sr.:

No cemetery; his body was donated to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

iv. Richard Earl Shepherd, Jr., born Private; married Janice May Schulmeister Private; born Private.

6. William Ara Smith¹⁵, born 28 Jan 1875 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa¹⁵; died 10 Oct 1943 in Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa¹⁵. He was the son of 12. William Wayne Smith and 13. Ida Emma Isadore Hosier. He married 7. Clara Daisy Brisco 19 Oct 1900 in Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa¹⁵.

7. Clara Daisy Brisco¹⁵, born 03 Mar 1884 in Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa¹⁵; died 27 Mar 1982 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California¹⁵. She was the daughter of 14. Thomas Jefferson Briscoe and 15. Jennie Lee Clason.

Notes for William Ara Smith:

State of Iowa Adjutant General's Department Certificate states,"William A. Smith age 23. Residence Dubuque, nativity Iowa. Enlisted June 24, 1898 in Company "A" 49th Iowa Infantry. Mustered into Federal Service June 24, 1898. Mustered out May 13, 1899, Savannah, Georgia. Service in Cuba from December 21, 1898 to April 4, 1899. From Page 235 of Book Ancestors and Descendents of Abigail Ferris and James Clason of Stamford, CT. and Beaver Dam, Wisc. by Fay Morehouse Medhaug, Waterloo, IA, April 1987. Took photos of the ships in Havana Harbor while in service.

William Ara Smith's discharge paper for Federal service is recorded 25 Feb. 1942 in book 31, page 293 in Black Hawk County Recorder's office.

William A. Smith was a Private of Captain W. H. Swift's Company A of the 49th Regiment of Iowa National Guard from 9 October 1899 until removal from company station 29 September 1900. Character Good, service honest and faithful. Usual occupation photographer.

William was a Corporal in C. W. Cotton's Company 13 of the 53 Regiment of Iowa National Guard enlisted 7 May 1902 until 17 November 1903. Character Good, service honest and faithful. Usual occupation fireman [rail road].

William's Pension Certificate No. 1212951reads: It is hereby certified that in conformity of the laws of the United States William A. Smith who was a Private Co. A 4th Regt. Iowa Infantry is entitled to a pension at the rate of eighteen dollars per month to commence November 12, 1924. His widow Clara received widows benefits after his death.

Was a photographer and had his own shop before he married. His granddaughter Fay Medhaug stated that he had studied to become a Baptist preacher when young but became disenchanted by the hypocrisy and dropped out.

William was a retired Illinois Central Railroad Engineer. His Railroad Retirement Board number was A-45115. He retired May 11, 1936. A letter from Illinois Central System stated he had worked for them 36 years before he retired. He received a lifetime pass to ride the railroad for himself and his wife.

On the U. S. Census of 1910 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa, William A. Smith appears with his wife Clara D., children Genevieve, William, May, and Emma, his parents William W. and Ida and his brother Raymond F. William A. is a locomotive engineer, William W. is a stationery engineer and Raymond is a wood worker at a door factory. They are living at 225 Ankney St.

Clara and William with their 6 children, his parents and a lodger are on the 1920 Census of Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa.

On the U. S. Census of Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa 1930 shows William with his wife Clara, children Mae, Howard, Harry, and Ila. William is an engineer with a railroad. Mae (May) occupation is telephone operator. Harry was a bell hop at a hotel.

Notes for Clara Daisy Brisco:

Clara stopped going to school after the 8th grade to stay home to take care of her sick mother. She was hanging laundry out to dry when her future husband William saw her from his train. He was a train engineer. He thought she was very pretty. She had blue eyes and blonde hair. She was a very motherly woman and loved babies. Her hobbies or skills were sewing and making braided wool rugs. She was known for her delicious cinnamon rolls.

Clara Smith homesteaded at Mobridge, South Dakota with her five eldest children (to Harry). This was at Isabelle, South Dakota. It was located near the North Dakota border, closest town was Lemon. This was about 1912. Her father-in-law was with her and the children while her husband William continued to work for the railroad. They lived in South Dakota a short while and then returned to Iowa. They lived at Waterloo, Iowa until after William Ara died. Clara and her daughters May and Ila Jeanne moved to Long Beach, California in 1944.

Marriage Notes for William Smith and Clara Brisco:

Clara stated her age as 18 in 1900 in order to marry. She was actually only 16. Her daughter May always reminded family members of this fact.

Children of William Smith and Clara Brisco are:

i. Henry Smith¹⁵, born 29 Jun 1901 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa^15,16; died 06 Jul 1901 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa¹⁶

ii. Genevieve Clara Smith¹⁷, born 17 Jan 1903 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa¹⁷; died 15 Dec 1975 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa¹⁷; married (1) Clarence Nathaniel Morehouse 18 Jan 1921 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa¹⁷; born 28 May 1891 in Mt. Vernon Township , Linn Co., Iowa¹⁷; died 26 Sep 1969 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa¹⁷; met (2) Henry E. Lenius Aft. 1930; born 1895¹⁸; died Oct 1959.

Notes for Clarence Nathaniel Morehouse:

On the U. S. Census of 1930 for Fayette, Fayette Co., Iowa, Clarence N. Morehouse appears with his wife Genevieve C., children, William C., Roy S., and Mintie J. Clarence's occupation is junk dealer.

iii. William Carley Smith^19,20, born 03 Sep 1904 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa²¹; died 21 Jul 1994 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa²¹; married Dorothy Marion Hemmer 13 Jan 1930 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa^22,23; born 17 Jun 1905 in Hawarden, Sioux Co., Iowa^24,25; died 09 Nov 1984 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa.

Notes for William Carley Smith:

Social Security Death Index:

Individual: Smith, William

Birth date: 3 Sep 1904

Death date: 21 Jul 1994

Social Security #: 481-10-4413

Last residence: 50702

State of issue: IA

Waterloo Courier, Sunday, July 24, 1994: William Carley Smith, 89, of Ravenwood Health Care Center, died Thursday, July 21, at Allen Memorial Hospital of natural causes. He was born Sept. 3, 1904, in Waterloo, son of William A. and Clara D. Briscoe Smith. He married Dorothy Marion Hemmer on June 13, 1930, in Waterloo. She died in 1984. Mr. Smith served with the U. S. Navy in World War II. He had been employed as a letter carrier at the Waterloo post office for 21 years, retiring in 1966. He was past state president of the National Association of Letter Carriers. Survived by: a son, William X. of Bloomington, Minn.; a daughter, Bonnie of Waterloo; five grandchildren and two great grandsons; two sisters, Ema Harrington of Oelwein and Jeanne Bauer of Missouri; and a brother, Howard A. of Waterloo. Preceded in death by: a brother Harry; and two sisters, Genevieve Lenius and May Smith. Memorial services; 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, with burial in Cedar Township Cemetery, Washburn. Parrott & Wood Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials directed to First Baptist Church.

iv. May Blossom Smith²⁶, born 24 May 1905 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa²⁷; died 05 Sep 1992 in Van Buren, Carter Co., Missouri²⁷

Notes for May Blossom Smith:

Worked for Pacific Bell Telephone Company for over 45 years, retired. Lived in Iowa, California and Missouri. May gave devoted care to her mother, Clara, which enabled her to live a long life despite health problems.

The Current Local; Van Buren, Mo; Thursday, September 10, 1992 (Front page)

May Smith, Age 86,

Passed Away Sept. 5th

May Smith, age 86, of Van Buren, died at 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

5th, 1992, at Riverways Manor nursing home.

Miss Smith was born May 24, 1905, at Waterloo, Iowa, and was a

retired Bell Telephone traffic clerk. She never married.

A formerly resident of Long Beach, Cal., Miss Smith had lived in

Van Buren the past two years. She was a member of the Long Beach

Business and Professional Women's Club.

Survivors include two sisters, Jeanne Bauer of Van Buren and

Emma Harrington of Oelwein, Iowa; two brothers, Howard A. Smith

and William Smith, both of Waterloo; a nephew and niece, Ed Shepherd

and Carol Kirkpatrick both of Van Buren.

The funeral service was scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday in McSpadden

Funeral Chapel in Van Buren, with Rev. Chuck Browning officiating. Burial

will be in the Van Buren Cemetery.

Social Security Death Index:

Individual: Smith, May

Birth date: 24 May 1905

Death date: Sep 1992

Social Security #: 478-05-8095

Last residence: 63965

State of issue: IA

v. Ida Ema Smith²⁸, born 12 Feb 1908 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa²⁸; died 15 Dec 1999 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa²⁹; married Regis Arthur Harrington 05 Nov 1927 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa³⁰; born 20 Jun 1907 in Iowa^30,31; died 08 Oct 1959 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa^32,33.

Notes for Ida Ema Smith:

From the back of Ema's funeral card: Ema I. Harrington was born on February 12, 1908 in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of William and Clara (Brisco) Smith. She grew up in Waterloo, graduating from East High School in 1926. On November 5, 1927 she was united in marriage to Regis A. Harrington at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waterloo, Iowa. Ema was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. Her whole life was centered around her family. She enjoyed making clothes and afghans for all the family, especially the grandchildren. She also would bake cakes and rolls for the family. She had a special candy drawer, and pop for the the grandchildren. Ema had the first color TV in the family, so all the grandchildren wanted to go to her house to watch TV. Her favorite time of the year was Christmas, and Christmas Eve was their big family celebration. Ema was a big bingo player, and enjoyed playing bridge. In her younger days she was very active in all the church activities. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Ema is survived by her daughter, Jo Ann (Wayne) Masters, Santa Teresa, New Mexico; two sons Claire (Anna Mary) Harrington, Oelwein, IA and Regis (Charlotte) Harrington, Augusta, Georgia; fifteen grandchildren, twenty five great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and a sister, Jeanne Bauer, Van Buren, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, Regis in 1959; a son, Andrew; two sisters, Genevieve and May; three brothers, William, Harry and Howard; a grandson, Rev. Stephen Harrington; and her parents, William and Clara.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Rosary Society, Catholic Daughters of America, Little Flower Circle, Hospital Auxiliary, and the Antique Club.

Waterloo Courier, December 15, 1999: Ema I. Harrington, 91, of Oelwein died Tues. (Wed.) Dec. 15 at Mercy Living Plus, Oelwein, after a lengthy illness; survivors include two sons, Claire of Oelwein and Regis of Augusta, Ga.; a daughter JoAnn Master of Santa Teresa, N.M.; 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren; and a sister, Jeanne Bauer of Van Buren, Mo.; she was preceded in death by her husband, Regis; a son, Andrew; two sisters, Genevieve and Mary (May); three brothers William, Harry and Howard Smith; and a grandson; services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, both in Oelwein; friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Hintz-Geilenfeld Funeral Home, Oelwein, where there will be a 4:30 p.m. Catholic Daughters of America rosary and a 7 p.m. parish rosary; a memorial fund has been established.

Notes for Regis Arthur Harrington:

On the 1930 U. S. Census of Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., Iowa, Regis, Emma and their son Andrew are living on Walnut Street. Regis' occupation is manager of an ice cream company.

From the Waterloo Daily Courier, no date: Crash kills ex-mayor of Oelwein. Regis Harrington Sr. owner of the Portable Mill and former mayor died at Mercy Hospital, Dubuque, Iowa from an auto accident 2 miles east of Dyersville. He was enroute to Chicago for the world series with his friend Donald Avenson when he lost control of his car. He was part owner of the Portable Mill since 1957. He was mayor from Aug. 1948 to Dec. 1955. He was active in politics as a Democrat. He was a trustee of the Oelwein Elks and active in the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife Ema, 3 sons Andrew, Claire and Regis Jr. all of Oelwein, and a daughter Joanne Masters of Prospect Hgts., Ill. Services will be at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein.

vi. Harry Raymond Smith³⁴, born 15 Mar 1911 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa³⁴; died 07 Sep 1984 in Compton, Los Angeles Co., California^35,36; married Gilberta Mae Halfhill 01 Oct 1939 in Hampton, Franklin Co., Iowa^37,38; born 03 May 1908 in Hampton, Franklin Co., Iowa^39,40; died 04 Jul 1980 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California⁴¹.

Notes for Harry Raymond Smith:

At the time of his marriage Harry listed his occupation as carpenter.

Social Security Death Index:

Individual: Smith, Harry

Birth date: 15 Mar 1911

Death date: Sep 1984

Social Security #: 485-03-6747

Last residence: CA 90805

State of issue: IA

Harry Smith was murdered at Compton, California.

Obituary in the Waterloo Courier Sunday, September 9, 1984, Page 6 Section A: Services are pending for Harry Raymond Smith, 73, of Long Beach, Calif., and formerly of Waterloo and Hampton, at Sietsma and Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Mr. Smith who operated two bicycle shops in Long Beach, was slain Friday by a discharged employee of one of the shops Mr. Smith owned. The suspect was arrested. He was born March 15, 1911, at Waterloo, son of William A. and Clara Brisco Smith. He married Gilberta Halfhill Oct. 1, 1939. She died July 4, 1980. Mr. Smith lived in Waterloo before World War II, then moved to Hampton were he lived about five years before moving to Long Beach. He served in the Sea Bees in World War II in the South Pacific. He is survived by two brothers, William C. Smith and Howard A. Smith, both of Waterloo, and three sisters, May Smith and Jeanne Bauer, both of Long Beach and Ema Harrington of Oelwein.

Marriage Notes for Harry Smith and Gilberta Halfhill:

The Chronicle Newspaper of Hampton, Iowa October 5, 1939 states Gilberta and Harry were married at the home of her parents.

vii. Howard Ara Smith⁴¹, born 03 Aug 1914 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa⁴¹; died 12 Nov 1997 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa⁴²; married (1) Gertrude Elizabeth Canfield 05 Sep 1936 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa^43,44; born 03 Aug 1917 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa^45,46; died 28 Dec 2004 in Lisbon, Ransom Co., North Dakota⁴⁷; married (2) Doris Mae Wheeler Private⁴⁸; born Private.

Notes for Howard Ara Smith:

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier 13 November 1997. Howard Smith, retired from Illinois Central Railroad after more than 40 years. He was murdered in his home in Waterloo.

3 viii. Ila Jeanne Smith, born Private; married (1) Edward John Shepherd Private; married (2) Harry Alexander Bauer Private.

Generation No. 4

8. William Floyd Shepherd⁴⁹, born 22 Feb 1882 in Whitesburg, Letcher Co., Kentucky^50,51; died 31 Dec 1956 in Bloomingdale, Passaic Co., New Jersey⁵². He was the son of 16. James Shepherd and 17. Sarah Williams. He married 9. Sarah "Lucile" Hays 20 Sep 1901 in Gray Hawk, Jackson Co., Kentucky⁵³.

9. Sarah "Lucile" Hays⁵⁴, born 19 Sep 1885 in Jackson Co., Kentucky⁵⁵; died 15 Sep 1967 in North East, Cecil Co., Maryland^55,56. She was the daughter of 18. Richard Hays and 19. Sarah Mildred Engle.

Notes for William Floyd Shepherd:

Evidently born with last name of Stergil or Sturgill. He was raised in the family of Andrew Jackson Shepherd and Martha Shepherd in Jackson County, Kentucky. He married Sarah Lucile Hays using the name Stergil. The marriage document showing Stergil was sent by Don Hays to Carol Kirkpatrick in 1978. Without his help, this name change would not be known. Don Hays was a nephew of Lucile's. Carol had written to the wrong office at the courthouse in Jackson County, contacting Don Hays by mistake. All documents afterwards show Shepherd.

Worked for various railroad companies laying track. Copies of pension papers from the Railroad Retirement Board in possession of great-grand daughter Carol Shepherd Kirkpatrick.

On the 1910 U. S. Census of Cooper, Mercer Co., West Virginia, Floyd Sheppard appears with his wife Lucy and children Earl, Clide and Georgia. Floyd is a foreman with the rail road. Floyd and Lucy have been married 9 years. Lucy is the mother of 4, 3 of whom are currently living.

William Shepherd appears on the U. S. Census for 1920 at Chartiers, Allegheny Co. Pennsylvania,with his wife Lucille and children Earl, Clyde, Georgia, Virginia, Bruce and James. William's occupation is road master for a railroad. His son Earl is a timekeeper working for the railroad. Son Charles Woodrow is born in February 1920. Census was taken 19 and 20 January, just weeks before Charles was born.

Fred Sheppard with wife Bessie and son Fred appear on the U. S. Census of 1930 at Stamford, Fairfield Co., Connecticut. They are living at 53 Franklin St. Fred or William is a foreman for the railroad. Bessie is 22, born New Jersey and states she married at 17. Fred, the son, is 3 years, 7 months old, born in New Jersey. Even though William is listed as Fred all the information shows that this is William and his second family.

Notes for Sarah "Lucile" Hays:

On U. S. Census 1930 of North East, Cecil Co., Maryland Lucille Shepherd appears with her children Clyde, Virginia, Bruce, James and Charles. Their address is 285 Cecil Ave. Clyde and Virgina work as clerks in a drug store. Bruce works as a laborer for Fibre Co. Lucille lists her marital status as divorced. All the children are single.

Children of William Shepherd and Sarah Hays are:

i. Sarah Vesta Shepherd⁵⁷, born 04 Mar 1902⁵⁷; died 01 Jun 1903⁵⁸

4 ii. Richard Earl Shepherd, born 01 May 1904 in Appalachia, Wise Co., Virginia; died 02 Sep 1967 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois; married (1) Elsie Alma Mickels 07 Feb 1923 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa; married (2) Florence L. Tilly 07 Oct 1944 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.

iii. Roy Clyde Shepherd⁵⁹, born 04 Sep 1906 in Virginia⁶⁰; died 16 Sep 1962 in Havre De Grace, Harford Co., Maryland^61,62; married Olive Elizabeth Strong 18 May 1940 in North East, Cecil Co., Maryland⁶³; born 27 Apr 1914 in Havre De Grace, Harford Co., Maryland⁶⁴; died 09 Feb 1994 in Rising Sun, Cecil Co., Maryland^64,65.

Notes for Roy Clyde Shepherd:

On the U. S. Census of 1930 of North East, Cecil Co., Maryland, Clyde is age 23 living with his mother and siblings. Clyde is a clerk in a drug store.

Obituary from Cecil Democrat, 20 September 1962: Roy Clyde Shepherd, 56, husband of Olive Strong Shepherd, died at his home in Charlestown Sept. 16. Mr. Shepherd was a World War II Navy veteran. He was an employee of Apgar Lumber Company in North East. In addition to his widow he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Joseph P. McKinney living in France, and Miss Betty Lou Shepherd at home; a step-son, Norman W. Smith at home; his mother Lucille Shepherd of North East, two brothers R. Earl Shepherd of Chicago, Ill., and James E. Shepherd of North East; two sisters, Mrs. Hayes Biddle and Miss Virginia A. Shepherd of North East. Funeral services were held from the Grant funeral home in North East Sept. 19 with the Rev. Thomas C. Short, pastor of the North East Methodist church officiating. Interment was in the North East Methodist cemetery.

Notes for Olive Elizabeth Strong:

Social Security Death Index:

Individual: Shepherd, Olive

Birth date: 27 Apr 1914

Death date: 9 Feb 1994

Social Security #: 213-18-1144

Last residence: 36201

State of issue: MD

Obituary of Olive E. Shepherd

Olive E. Shepherd, 401 Concord Apts., Perryville, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1994, of heart failure at Calvert Manor Nursing Home near Rising Sun. She was 79. She was an avid traveler and was among one of the first tour groups to visit Russia. She attended St. John's United Methodist Church in Charlestown. Daughter of the late Oliver W. Strong and Cora M. Jackson Strong, she is survived by a daughter, Joan Shepherd McKinney of Anniston, Ala.; two sisters, Ruth Harper Moore of Charlestown and Catherine Strong Curtis of Clarksville, Md., nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today (Friday) at Crouch Funeral Home, 127 Main St., North East, where services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday. The Rev Ruthann L. Hibbs, pastor of St. John's United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in North East Methodist Cemetery. Mrs. Shepherd was born in Havre de Grace on April 27, 1914. She was a lifelong county resident and a sergeant with the toll facilities police on I-95 at the Susquehanna River. She retired in 1969 after 18 years of service.

In the obituary of Olive E. Shepherd who died on Feb. 9, the name of a sister was incorrect. It should have read Ruth Hooper Moore of Charlestown.

iv. Georgia May Shepherd⁶⁶, born 04 Nov 1908 in Cooper, Mercer Co., West Virginia⁶⁶; died 10 Nov 2001 in North East, Cecil Co., Maryland⁶⁷; married Hayes H. Biddle 12 Jul 1927⁶⁸; born 01 Mar 1905 in Maryland^69,70; died 29 May 1986 in Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland^71,72.

Notes for Georgia May Shepherd:

On the 1930 U. S. Census of Mill Creek, New Castle Co., Delaware Georgia is with her husband Hayes Herman Biddle and brother William Bruce Shepherd.

According to The Melchor Engle Family History and Genealogy 1730-1940, by Winfield S. H. Engle, Page 378, Georgia lived at Lakewood, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. This was before 1940.

Obituary of Georgia M. Biddle, from Cecil Whig, November 12, 2001, page A9: Georgia M. Biddle, age 93, of North East, Maryland, died Saturday in Union Hospital of Cecil County. She was born in Virginia on November 4, 1908 and was the daughter of the late William Floyd Shepherd and Sarah Lucille Hayes Shepherd. Mrs. Biddle was a homemaker. She was a member of North East United Methodist Church, North East, Maryland. Mrs. Biddle was preceded in death by her husband, Hayes H. Biddle, who died May 29, 1986. She is survived by her nieces, Wilma Vant Hoff, Wilmington, Delaware and Joan Gail McKinney, Anniston, Alabama. Private graveside services will be held November 13, 2001 in North East Methodist Cemetery, North East, Maryland. Rev. Boyd B. Etter, North East United Methodist Church, North East, Maryland will officiate. Arrangements handled by Crouch Funeral Home, North East, Maryland.

Notes for Hayes H. Biddle:

On the 1930 U. S. Census of Mill Creek, New Castle Co., Delaware, H. Herman Biddle appears with his wife Georgie M. and brother-in-law William S. Bruce which should read William Bruce Shepherd. Hayes is working as a production manager at a fiber mill. William is working as a laborer at a fiber mill. Hayes and Georgia have been married 3 years.

Social Security Death Index:

Individual: Biddle, Hayes

Birth date: 1 Mar 1905

Death date: May 1986

Social Security #: 273-09-4292

Last residence: MD 21901

State of issue: OH

Obituary of Hayes H. Biddle

Hayes H. Biddle, 81, a retired sales manager and resident of North East for most of his life, died of cancer at Union Hospital, Elkton, on May 29, 1986. Mr. Biddle retired in 1968 from his sales manager position with the Budd Company of Newark, Del. The Budd Company was the first and only company he had ever worked for. Surviving him are his wife, Georgia M. Biddle of North East; two brothers, Walter F. of Peoria, Ill.; Raymond A. of Birmingham, Ala., four sisters, Helen Young of St. Petersburg, Fla.; Eunice Chase of Bowling Green, Ohio; Ruth Bateman and Doris White both of Sandusky, Ohio. Services were held at the Crouch Funeral Home, North East, on June 1, 1986, The Rev. Norma O. Bailey of the Harts United Methodist Church, Elk Neck, officiated. Burial was in the North East Methodist Cemetery.

v. Virginia Alice Shepherd⁷³, born 02 Apr 1911 in Cooper, Mercer Co., West Virginia⁷⁴; died 10 Aug 1986 in North East, Cecil Co., Maryland⁷⁴

Notes for Virginia Alice Shepherd:

On the 1930 U. S. Census of North East, Cecil Co., Maryland Virginia is in the household of her mother with her siblings. Virginia is working in a drug store as a clerk.

Virginia never married.

vi. William " Bruce" Shepherd⁷⁵, born 23 Jun 1913 in Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia⁷⁵; died 01 Oct 1938 in Chesapeake City, Cecil Co., Maryland^75,76; married Doris Rose Howard 20 Jun 1935 in North East, Cecil Co., Maryland^77,78; born 10 Nov 1914 in Sylmar, Cecil Co., Maryland^79,80; died 20 Aug 1990⁸¹.

Notes for William " Bruce" Shepherd:

On the 1930 U. S. Census of North East, Cecil Co., Maryland, Bruce is with his mother and siblings. Bruce is working as a laborer for the Fibre Co. He also appears with his sister Georgia and her husband Hayes Herman Biddle in Mill Creek, New Castle Co., Delaware listed as William S. Bruce. They also list him as a laborer at a fiber mill.

Bruce died in an accident at work. They were laying sewage pipe and suffered a crushed chest and broken neck.

vii. James Edward Shepherd⁸², born 04 Sep 1916 in Patterson Creek, Mineral Co., West Virginia⁸²; died 15 Nov 2000 in Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland⁸³; married Betty Jane DeMond Private⁸⁴; born Private.

Notes for James Edward Shepherd:

On the U. S. Census of 1930 for North East, Cecil Co., Maryland James appears with his mother and siblings. His age is 13.

Obituary from The News Journal, Wilmington, Delaware dated 11/16/2000: James E. Shepherd, Age 84, of North East, MD, died Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at Sunbridge Nursing Center, Elkton. He was born in Patterson Creek, WV on September 4, 1916 to the late William Floyd Shepherd & Sarah Lucille Hayes Shepherd. Mr. Shepherd was a retired self-employed insurance agent in the North East area from 1952 -1981. Mr. Shepherd served in the United States Marine Corps from September 22, 1937 to February 13, 1941. He was a member of the Maryland National Guard and North East United Methodist Church. He was a former member of the North East Lions Club. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty Shepherd and his sister, Georgia S. Biddle both of North East, MD. Services will be private. Arrangements by Crouch Funeral Home.

viii. Charles Woodrow Shepherd⁸⁵, born 24 Feb 1920 in E. Carnegie, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania⁸⁵; died 24 Jul 1943 in Sicily, Italy during World War II.

Notes for Charles Woodrow Shepherd:

On the 1930 Census of North East, Cecil Co., Maryland, Charles is with his mother and siblings.

Newspaper clipping provided by Don Hays states,"The Late Charles W. Shepherd, Sgt. U. S. Army. The following letter was received by Mrs. Lucile Shepherd on September 18th regarding the death of her son, Sgt. Charles W. Shepherd, who died as the result of wounds received in action. Office of the Quartermaster General, Washington D.C, 16 September 1946: Mrs. Lucille Shepherd, North East, Maryland, Dear Mrs. Shepherd, The War Department is most desirous that you be furnished information regarding the burial location of your son the late Charles W. Shepherd, U. S. Army. The records of this office disclose that his remains are interred in the U. S. Military Cemetery, Mt. Soprano, Paestum, Italy, plot E. Row 3, grave 49. You may be assured that the identification and interment have been accomplished with fitting dignity and solemnity. This cemetery is located approximately twenty-two miles southeast of Salerno, Italy and is under the constant care and supervision of United States Military personnel . Please accept my sincere sympathy in your great loss. Sincerely yours, (signed) T. B. Larkin, Major General, The Quartermast [paper torn off].

From the Cecil County, Maryland World War II Casualty List of Army and Army Air Force, on-line electronic listing from National Archives and Records Administration: Shepherd, Charles W., Serial Number 20341750, rank Sgt., FOD [finding of death].

Newspaper clipping from The Historical Society of Cecil County:

Sgt. C. W. Shepherd to be Buried Sun. North East Hero, Killed in Sicily, Returned for Reburial Here.

The funeral of Sergeant Charles W. Shepherd, 23, who died from shrapnel wounds in Sicily, July 24, 1943, will take place on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Services will be held in the Methodist Church at North East with the Rev. Dr. Charles S. Clarkson, pastor, in charge, assisted by the Rev. H. G. Holdway, a former pastor, now at Eastlake Methodist Church in Wilmington. Interment will be in the Methodist Cemetery with a military rite performed by members of Cecil Post No. 15, American Legion, and the Elkton and North East Posts of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Sgt. Shepherd, a son of Mrs. Lucile Shepherd of North East, was taken a prisoner by Germans during the invasion of Sicily. Later he was being transferred to another place with other prisoners and while passing an airport being bombed by American planes, was wounded, and died a few days later. He was reported missing and it was not until the close of the war that his family learned of his fate. A graduate of the North East High School, Sgt. Shepherd entered the service Feb. 3, 1941, and was sent overseas May, 1943. Other survivors are three brothers, R. E. Shepherd of Chicago,; Roy Clyde of Charlestown; James E. of North East, and two sisters, Mrs. H. H. Biddle of Cleveland, Ohio, and Miss Virginia A. Shepherd, at home.

10. John Gustaf Mickels⁸⁶, born 19 Oct 1866 in Biala, Posen, West Prussia, Germany^87,88; died 09 Apr 1941 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa⁸⁹. He was the son of 20. William Mickels. He married 11. Martha Augusta Meisner 12 Apr 1898 in New York City, New York Co., New York^90,91.

11. Martha Augusta Meisner⁹², born 14 Mar 1877 in Filehne, Posen, West Prussia, Germany⁹³; died 27 Mar 1951 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa⁹⁴. She was the daughter of 22. William Meisner and 23. Augusta ???.

Notes for John Gustaf Mickels:

John Gustaf Mickels became a Citizen of the U.S. A. in 1921. Documents received from Immigration and Naturalization Service show he claimed he left Bremen, Germany June 1881 and arrived in New York, NY, 3 July 1881.

Worked as a railroad car repairer in Oelwein, Iowa railroad yard. Also farmed.

Obituary provided by Oelwein Area Genealogical Society: John Gustaf Mickels died at his home at 4 1/2 Street, SW in Oelwein on Wednesday evening, 9 April 1941, age 74. Besides his wife he was survived by his 3 sons and 2 daughters. Funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. on Saturday, 12 April. Burial was held at Woodlawn Cemetery. The deceased was brought to the family home on Friday morning. Hintz Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

Another Obituary appeared in the Oelwein Register on 14 April 1941, page 7: John Gustav Mickels was born in Province Posen, Germany on 19 October 1866. He was baptized there and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. He came to America as a young man to make his home here. On 12 April 1898 he was united in marriage in New York City with Miss Martha Meisner. The young couple moved to Oelwein, Iowa where Mr. Mickels found employment in the Chicago Great Western Railroad shops. The family lived here for 24 years when it became necessary for Mr. Mickels to find other employment because of his health. For this reason he and his family moved to a farm near Fayette, Iowa, where they lived for the next 16 years. In 1938 Mr. and Mrs. Mickels moved back to Oelwein where they have lived since. The illness which eventually led to his death began about 2 years ago. On 10 October 1940 he was taken to the hospital in Iowa City where he underwent a major operation. Since that time his health failed rapidly. He passed to his eternal reward on Wednesday, 19 April 1941 at 8:35 p. m. He attained the age of 74 years, 5 months, and 21 days. He leaves to mourn his death his grief-stricken wife; 5 children; Elsie, now Mrs. Richard Earl Shepherd of Oelwein; William of Albert Lea, Minnesota; George of Fayette, Iowa; Mrs. Albert (Eva) Neuman of Oelwein; and Edward of Oelwein; 4 grandchildren and many friends. May he rest in peace. The funeral for John was conducted from the family home and Zion Lutheran Church of Saturday afternoon, 12 April. Rev. H. C. Schiffler, officiated. The singer was Miss Esther Gruse. Interment was held at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Notes for Martha Augusta Meisner:

Obituary provided by Oelwein Area Genealogical Society: Mrs. Martha Mickels, daughter of William and Augusta Meisner, died at 3 p.m. on 27 March 1951, age 74. She was survived by her 2 daughters, Mrs. Elsie Shepherd and Mrs. Albert (Eva) Neuman of Oelwein and 3 sons, George and Edward Mickels of Oelwein and William Mickels of Albert Lea, Minnesota, one granddaughter, 4 grandsons and one great granddaughter. Mrs. Mickels was born in Germany and came to America and Oelwein in 1900. Funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran Church followed by burial in block 12, lot 35 beside her husband.

Marriage Notes for John Mickels and Martha Meisner:

In 1998 searched New York State and the boroughs of New York City for their marriage record. Unable to find any record of their marriage in 1898.

Children of John Mickels and Martha Meisner are:

i. ??? Mickels⁹⁵, born 1900 in New York⁹⁶; died 1900 in New York⁹⁶

5 ii. Elsie Alma Mickels, born 03 Jun 1902 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa; died 19 Oct 1989 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa; married (1) Richard Earl Shepherd 07 Feb 1923 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa; married (2) Robert Frederick Medaus 19 Jan 1959 in Independence, Buchanan Co., Iowa.

iii. William F. Michaels⁹⁷, born 23 Apr 1904 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa^98,99; died 11 Feb 1975 in Albert Lea, Freeborn Co., Minnesota^100,101; married Selma Fink 14 Sep 1923 in Fairbank, Buchanan Co., Iowa¹⁰²; born 08 Jun 1903 in Iowa¹⁰³; died 02 Nov 1991 in Albert Lea, Freeborn Co., Minnesota¹⁰⁴.

Notes for William F. Michaels:

Obituary provided by Oelwein Area Genealogical Society: William F. Michaels, a former Oelwein native, died at his home in Albert Lea, Minnesota on Tuesday afternoon, 11 February 1975, age 70. Funeral services for William were held on Friday, 13 February, at 10 a.m. at Bonnerup and Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Albert Lea. Burial was held at Fairbank Iowa Cemetery. William F. Michaels was born 23 April 1904, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gustaf Mickels of Oelwein. He lived in Waterloo and Charles City, Iowa and moved to Albert Lea in 1938. he married Thelma Fink on 14 September at Fairbank. He owned and operated an upholstery shop in Albert Lea. Survivors included his wife, a brother, George, of Oelwein; 2 sisters, Mrs. Albert (Eva) Neuman of Oelwein and Mrs. Robert (Elsie) Medaus of Oelwein. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Edward who died 17 January 1962.

Obituary from Albert Lea Tribune, 12 February 1975 (Wednesday) page 12, column 2: William F. (Bill) Michaels, 70, of 2004 Bimelich Lane, died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday in his home of cancer. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the Zion Lutheran Church. Interment will be at Fairbanks, Iowa. The Rev. Ronald Jansen will officiate. Friends may call at the Bonnerup & Son Funeral Chapel. A native of Iowa, he was born April 23, 1904. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. John Michaels. He lived at Waterloo and Charles City before moving to Albert Lea in 1938. He was the owner and operator of Bill's Upholstery Shop. Mr. Michaels and Elm Fink were married at Fairbanks, Sept. 14, 1923. His immediate survivors are: his widow Selma; a brother George of Oelwein, two sisters, Mrs. Albert (Eva) Newman and Mrs. Elsie Medaus, both of Oelwein, and nieces and nephews

Notes for Selma Fink:

Social Security Death Index:

Individual: Michaels, Selma

Birth date: 8 Jun 1903

Death date: 2 Nov 1991

Social Security #: 468-56-4543

State of issue: MN

Marriage Notes for William Michaels and Selma Fink:

They did not have any children.

iv. George Elmer Mickels^105,106, born 19 Mar 1907 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa^107,108,109; died 22 Jun 1986 in West Union, Fayette Co., Iowa^110,111; married Mildred Elise White Private; born Private.

Notes for George Elmer Mickels:

Obituary from Oelwein Area Genealogical Society: George Michaels died at Palmer Memorial Hospital in West Union, Iowa on Sunday 22 June 1986, age 79. He had been a resident at Good Samaritan Home in West Union. Graveside services for George were held at Woodlawn Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, 25 June. Hintz Funeral Home had charge of burial services. He was survived by his sister, Mrs. Elsie Medaus of Oelwein. George had a nephew and 3 nieces. [Should read a niece and 3 nephews].

v. Edward John Michaels¹¹², born 17 Aug 1909 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa¹¹³; died 17 Jan 1962 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa¹¹³; married Evelyn Louise Frazer 08 Feb 1943 in Savannah, Andrew Co., Missouri^114,115; born 24 Feb 1914 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa^116,117; died 02 Aug 2000 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa¹¹⁸.

Notes for Edward John Michaels:

From the Oelwein Daily Register, 7 December 1945: Edward J. Michaels has resumed his duties at the Wilson Co. today after spending the past 22 months in the E. T. O. [European Theatre of Operations]. He also served for 11 months in the States. He received a discharge at Camp Grant, Ill., November 15th. The veteran has the Presidential Citation, French Decoration, E. T. O. ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Victory ribbon with three battle stars and arrowhead for the Normandy Invasion. He served with the first Army.

Obituary provided by Oelwein Area Genealogical Society: Edward John Michaels of 116 3rd Avenue SE, Oelwein died at Mercy Hospital at noon on Wednesday, 17 January 1962, age 52. He was a lifelong resident of Oelwein and was survived by his wife, Evelyn Frazer Michaels, and one son, John. His 2 brothers are George of Oelwein and William of Albert Lea, Minnesota, and 2 sisters, Mrs. Robert (Elsie) Medaus and Mrs. Albert (Eva) Neuman, both of Oelwein. Burial was held at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery near Oelwein. Funeral services were held at Brant Funeral Home on Saturday, 20 January 1962 with Rev. P. C. Lutz officiating.

Woodlawn Cemetery records show Edward John Michaels is buried there, not Floral Hills.

Notes for Evelyn Louise Frazer:

Obituary in Cedar Rapids Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, August 3, 2000 Section B, Page 5: Evelyn L. Michaels, 86, died Wednesday morning Aug. 2, 2000 in Mercy Living Plus after a lengthy illness. Services: 2 P.M. Saturday, Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein, were friends may call from 4 to 8 P.M. Friday and one hour before services Saturday. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery. Survivors include a son John Michaels, Sr. of Phoenix; five grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a sister, Mardell Loux of Oelwein; and a brother and sister-in-law James and Kaye Frazer of Oelwein.

From her memory card: Evelyn L. Frazer was born February 24, 1914 at Oelwein, Iowa, the daughter of Robert L. & Laura C. (Weatherbee) Frazer, Sr. She married Edward John Michaels on February 8, 1943 in Savannah, Missouri. He died January 17, 1962. Evelyn was a longtime Oelwein resident. She worked as a supervisor in the egg canning department at Wilsons Foods in Oelwein and later worked at Mercy Hospital in Oelwein for 22 years and retired as Supervisor of Housekeeping. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Oelwein, and had been a resident of Mercy Living Plus for the last 10 years. Survivors include Son and Daughter-In-Law: John & Jane Michaels, Sr., of Phoenix Arizona; 5 Grandchildren (Melissa (Ed) Pahl, Edward J. Michaels, Andrw R. Michaels, John E. Michaels, Jr., Laura E. Michaels all of Phoenix, Arizona); 1 Great-Granddaughter: Bailey Michaels of Phoenix, Arizona; Sister: Mardell Loux of Oelwein; Brother & Sister-In-Law: James and Kaye Frazer of Oelwein; Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 3 brothers (Jack Frazer, Dell Frazer and Robert Frazer, Jr. )

Evelyn's memory card from funeral listed her casket bearers as her five grandchildren.

vi. Vernon Mickels¹¹⁹, born 11 Feb 1912 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa^119,120; died 16 Mar 1913 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa¹²¹

vii. Elizabeth Dorothy Mickels¹²², born 17 Jul 1916 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa¹²³; died 12 May 1917 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa¹²⁴

Notes for Elizabeth Dorothy Mickels:

Died of pneumonia, buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, IA Blk 12 Lot 35. Date of burial 14 May 1917.

viii. Eva A. Mickels¹²⁵, born 23 May 1918 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa¹²⁶; died 29 Oct 1983 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa¹²⁶; married Albert G. Neuman 09 Oct 1939 in Northwood, Worth Co., Iowa¹²⁷; born 19 Apr 1913 in Fairbank, Fayette Co., Iowa¹²⁸; died 15 Feb 1977 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa^128,129.

Notes for Eva A. Mickels:

Social Security Death Index:

Individual: Neuman, Eva

Birth date: 23 May 1918

Death date: Oct 1983

Social Security #: 485-03-0442

Last residence: IA 50662

State of issue: IA

Mrs. Eva Neuman died Saturday, 29 October 1983 at Mercy Hospital in Oelwein, age 65. She lived at 327 4th Avenue in Oelwein. Funeral services for Eva were held at Peace Lutheran Church in Oelwein on Wednesday, 2 November and burial Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery south of Oelwein. Hintz funeral home had charge of funeral services. She was survived by her sister, Mrs. Elsie Medaus.

Notes for Albert G. Neuman:

Social Security Death Index:

Individual: Neuman, Albert

Birth date: 19 Apr 1913

Death date: Feb 1977

Social Security #: 481-16-6216

Last residence: IA 50662

State of issue: IA

Zip of last payment: 50662

Marriage Notes for Eva Mickels and Albert Neuman:

They did not have any children..

12. William Wayne Smith¹³⁰, born 07 Feb 1851 in Mercer Co., Pennsylvania¹³⁰; died 10 Mar 1923 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa¹³⁰. He was the son of 24. Edward Smith and 25. Jane Johnson. He married 13. Ida Emma Isadore Hosier 16 Nov 1871 in Washington Township, Dubuque Co., Iowa^131,132.

13. Ida Emma Isadore Hosier¹³³, born 02 Mar 1854 in Forrestville Township, Delaware Co., Iowa¹³³; died 23 Oct 1940 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa¹³³. She was the daughter of 26. Preacher John Carlie Hosier and 27. Olive Orinde Wright.

Notes for William Wayne Smith:

1880 United States Census of 1st Ward, Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa shows William with his wife Emma and the children William, Edward and Ruth. William is a steam engineer.

1900 United States Census shows William W. with wife, Emma, sons William A., Charles E., Roy J. and Raymond F. living on Clay Street in Dubuque City, Dubuque Co., Iowa. William is listed as a stationary engineer, William A. as locomotive fireman, Charles as machine operator in cracker bakery. Roy J. has no occupation and Raymond F. is at school. Their daughter Hulda is not listed with them. It is believed their daughter, Hulda is on the 1900 census of St. Louis, Missouri listed as missionary living at a home on Franklin Street with four other missionaries.

William W., Ida and their son Raymond are on the 1910 U. S. Census with William A. Smith and his family at 225 Ankeny St. Waterloo, Iowa.

William W. and Ida are on the 1920 Census with their son William A. and his family.

Obituary from the Waterloo Daily Courier, March 12, 1923, page 14. William W. Smith--Paralysis at the home of his son: W. A. Smith of 312 Charles St., Waterloo, Ia. Sat. at 8:30 pm aged 71. He was born Feb. 7, 1851 at Mercy Erie Co., Pa. [error born at Mercer Co., Pa.] married Nov. [16] 1871 at Lamont, Iowa to Miss Ida E. Hosier. The couple lived at Dubuque before coming to Waterloo in 1903 to live with their son. Mr. Smith was a member of the Court of Honor of Dubuque. Surviving besides the widow are the following children: W. A. Smith of Waterloo, C. Smith Lyons, Ia., Mrs. Ruth Servatius of Casper, Wyo., Miss Hulda Smith of Chicago, R. J. Smith of Orlando., Fla., R. F. Smith of Philadelphia. Funeral service [to] be held Wed. at 2:20 pm from Peterson's Bros. Chapel in charge of [service]. Rev. L. L. Baumgartner pastor the the Emanuel Evangelical Church. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

Notes for Ida Emma Isadore Hosier:

Obituary of Mrs. Ida Smith with no source noted: Mrs. Ida Emma Smith, 86, for 15 years a resident of Waterloo, died Wednesday afternoon at the home of her son, William A. Smith, 312 Charles street, of carcinoma and complications. Ida Emma Hosier was born on March 2, 1854, the daughter of J. C. and Olive (Wright) Hosier, at Forestville, in Delaware county, Iowa. She was married to William W. Smith on Nov. 18, 1871, at Lamont, Ia. Her husband died March 10, 1923. Before coming to Waterloo, Mrs. Smith had resided in Dubuque. Surviving are four sons, William, Waterloo; C. E., Clinton, Ia.; Roy J., address unknown, and Raymond F., Chicago; a daughter Huldah, Chicago, and a brother John W. Hosier, Oelwein, Ia; also 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Two daughters, Mamie Smith and Mrs. Ruth Servatius, preceded her in death. The body was taken to the Parrott and Wood funeral home.

Children of William Smith and Ida Hosier are:

i. Mamie Smith¹³³, born Abt. 1872¹³⁴; died Bef. 1880.

6 ii. William Ara Smith, born 28 Jan 1875 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa; died 10 Oct 1943 in Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa; married Clara Daisy Brisco 19 Oct 1900 in Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.

iii. Charles Edward Smith¹³⁵, born 16 Jun 1877 in Manchester, Delaware Co., Iowa¹³⁶; died 05 Jan 1945 in Clinton, Clinton Co., Iowa¹³⁶; married Sarah Sparks 16 Jun 1901 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa¹³⁶; born 1876 in Pennsylvannia¹³⁷; died Bef. 1945¹³⁸.

Notes for Charles Edward Smith:

On the 1920 U. S. Census of Clinton Co., Iowa, Charles appears with his wife Sarah and sons Charles Jr. and Walter. Charles is a foreman in a cracker factory and his son Charles is a laborer in a sack factory.

On the U. S. Census of 1930, Charles and wife Sarah appear at Clinton, Clinton Co. Iowa. Charles' occupation is foreman at Iten Biscuit Company.

Obituary from The Clinton Herald, Clinton, Iowa newspaper: Charles E. Smith, Funeral services for Charles E. Smith, who died Friday morning in Jane Lamb hospital, will be held Monday at 2 p. m. in the Shadduck Funeral home. The Rev. F. G. Williams, Grace church, will officiate and the body will be taken to the Fairmont crematorium for cremation. Mr. Smith was born June 16, 1877, at Manchester, Iowa. He was married in 1901 to Sara Sparks in Dubuque and they moved to Clinton, to spend 37 years here. He was an employee of the Iten Biscuit Co and took an active interest in local athletic affairs. He was a prominent authority on White Wyandotte chickens, winning trophies all over the country on his entries.

Surviving are two sons, Charles E., Jr. of Chicago, and Walter, Clinton; a grandson, Charles E. III, Chicago, one sister, Miss Hulda Smith, Chicago; two brothers, Raymond of Chicago and Roy of Pensacola, Fla., and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, a brother and sister.

iv. Ruth Smith¹³⁹, born 04 Nov 1878 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa^139,140; died 04 Oct 1928 in San Diego, San Diego Co., California^141,142; married Joseph Servatius 17 Jun 1900 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois¹⁴³; born 27 Mar 1875 in Wood Co., Ohio^144,145,146; died Unknown.

Notes for Ruth Smith:

After her divorce in Wyoming in June 1922, Ruth moved to San Diego, California and her name is Ruth Castle. She owned Castle Court (cottages) at 4181-87 30th Street. In later years these units were torn down and a large grocery store was built in its place.

Ruth Castle worked as a draftswoman and map maker for Southern Title and Trust Company in 1927 according to the San Diego City Directories.

Obituary of Ruth Castle in the San Diego Union Newspaper, 6 October 1928: CASTLE-At the residence 4101 Thirtieth St., Oct. 4, 1928, Mrs. Ruth Castle, mother of Janet Ruth Castle of San Diego; a native of Iowa, aged 50 years. Friends and members of Southern Star Chapter No. 96 O. E. S., and the White Shrine and members of the Rebekah lodge are invited to attend the funeral services Saturday Oct. 6, at 2 pm at Merkley's University Undertaking Parlors, 2655 Fifth avenue, under the direction of Rebekah Silver Gate Lodge No. 141. Interment Mt. Hope cemetery.

Ruth's death certificate states she had been in California for 5 years 6 months. She left Wyoming in June 1922 and by April 1923 was in San Diego as the widow of John Castle. It is doubtful she had remarried and became a widow in less than a year. She evidently changed her name as well as her daughter's maiden name to escape problems of the past.

Notes for Joseph Servatius:

On the 1910 U. S. Census of Hellgate Township, City of Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana, Joseph appears with his wife Ruth and daughter Ruth. They have been married 9 years and are the parents of one child, who is currently living. Joseph is a house contractor. Ruth is an osteopath doctor.

On his World War I draft registration, signed Sept. 12, 1918, Joseph states that he was born March 27, 1875. He is living at 133 West Dundon St., Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming. He lists his nearest relative as Mrs. Ruth Servatius. His occupation is self employed general contractor. He states that the first joint of his trigger finger is gone.

1920 Census Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming Joseph states trade as builder, industry as contractor.

R. L. Polk & Co. Directory Casper City and Natrona County, WY 1922 and 1924 lists Joseph Servatius' address as 218 E. 11th and occupation as contractor.

v. Hulda Beach Smith¹⁴⁷, born Oct 1880 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa^148,149,150; died Aft. 1945¹⁵¹

Notes for Hulda Beach Smith:

On the U. S. Census of 1900 Hulda is found in the City of St. Louis, Missouri with 4 others listed as missionaries. They are living on Franklin Street. It shows her birth as October 1880. She is born in Iowa, father born in Virginia [should be Pennsylvania) and mother born in Iowa.

On the U. S. Census of 1920 for Chicago, Cook Co, Illinois, Huldah appears as a secretary to an institutional church. Also in the household are two ladies who also work as office clerk's at an institutional church.

On the U. S. Census of 1930 for Oak Park, Cook Co., Illinois, Huldah appears as age 49, divorced, and a welfare worker for Volunteers of America.

According to her mother's obituary Hulda was living in Chicago, Illinois in 1940. On her brother William's obituary Hulda was living in Chicago, Illinois in 1943. Her brother Charles E. Smith's obituary in 1945 states his sister Hulda was living in Chicago.

Family members claimed Hulda never married, that she retired to Florida and died there. No evidence has been found as to where and when she died.

vi. Roy John Smith¹⁵², born 06 Dec 1885 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa¹⁵²; died 10 Feb 1958 in Coral Gables, Dade Co., Florida¹⁵³; married Frances Pearl Goldfarb 1907¹⁵⁴; born 16 Jul 1890 in New York City, New York^155,156; died 13 Apr 1972 in Hialeah, Dade Co., Florida^157,158.

Notes for Roy John Smith:

Roy was a warrant officer in the Navy. Notations on the back of photos state he had a motor cycle shop (Harley Davidson) in Orlando, Florida. He was living in Orlando when his brother William Ara and sister-in-law Clara visited there in 1923. On his son's birth certificate Roy lists his occupation as engineer.

On U. S. census of 1930 Roy J. Smith is with his wife Frances P. and son David R. They are living at 5315 Garden Ave., West Palm Beach, Florida. Roy is a U. S. Customs Inspector and a veteran of World War I. They have a roomer in the household who is also a Customs Inspector and World War I veteran, William B. Lankford.

Death Certificate of Roy John Smith from Florida shows he served in World War I. At the time of his death his occupation was Customs Inspector. He died at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Coral Gables, Florida.

Obituary from Miami Herald, 11 February 1958, page 2C: Roy John Smith, 73, of 4500 Palm Ave., Hialeah, died Monday in a hospital. A resident here 14 years he came here from Jacksonville and was a retired U. S. Customs office employee [one line unreadable] Woodman of the World of Orlando, a Mason, an American Legion member past conductor of the 40 AFM [?] [unreadable]. He is survived by his wife Frances, a son David, of Pensacola and two grandchildren. Services will be in the Hialeah-Miami Springs chapel of Van Oradel Mortuary at 8 pm, Wednesday, with cremation to follow. The family requests donations to the Heart Fund in lieu of flowers.

Unnamed source of second obituary: Services for Roy John Smith, 73 of 4500 Palm Ave., Hialeah, will be at 8 p.m. tomorrow in the Van Oradel Hialeah-Miami Springs Chapel, followed by cremation. A retired U. S. Customs official, he came here 16 years ago from Jacksonville. He died yesterday. A World Ward I veteran, Mr. Smith was past commander of the Woodmen of the World in Orlando, a Mason in West Palm Beach and was in the American Legion in Orlando. Survivors include his wife, Frances, a son David, of Pensacola; and two grandchildren. They request flowers be omitted and any donations be made to the Heart Fund.

Notes for Frances Pearl Goldfarb:

Frances appears as Fannie with her family in the 1900 Census of Manhattan Borough in New York City, Roll 1088, Book 2, Page 75a. They are living on Norfolk Street. It shows Fannie as being born in Russia in Jan. 1890 and coming to this country in 1890.

On the 1910 U. S. Census of Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey. She is a boarder in a home, works as a packer in a cigar factory. She is Russian/Yiddish. She lives on Charlton St.

Obituary appeared in the Miami Herald on Wednesday, April 19, 1972: Smith, Frances Pearl Mrs. 81 of 74 West 12 St., Hialeah, passed away April 13. Was a long time resident of Hialeah and the widow of the late Mr. Roy J. Smith. Was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hialeah, Order of the Eastern Star, Hialeah Chapter No. 153 and WW I Auxiliary No. 713. Survived by 2 granddaughters and nieces and a host of friends. Funeral services 8 P.M. Wed. followed by the OES and WW I Auxiliary services at the Lowe Hanks Palm Springs, N. Hialeah Chapel, Palm Ave. and 49th St. followed by cremation.

vii. Raymond Fenimore Smith¹⁵⁹, born 04 Dec 1891 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa^159,160; died 07 May 1951 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois¹⁶¹; married (1) Lillian ??? Abt. 1920; born 1892 in Pennsylvannia¹⁶²; died Unknown; married (2) Ruth ??? Private; born Private.

Notes for Raymond Fenimore Smith:

Old address books of May Smith shows addresses for R. F. Smith in Chicago, Illinois, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Brooklyn, New York and Iowa City, Iowa.

On the U. S. Census of 1910 Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa, Raymond F. Smith is is the household of his brother William A. Smith, along with their parents. Raymond is a wood worker at a door factory.

On the U. S. Census of 1920 Philadelphia City, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania he is living at 2616 N. 27th St. with wife, Lillian, age 28. His occupation is salesman for a bakery. There is a boarder in the household named Albert Farley, an auto mechanic.

Raymond's niece, Ila Jeanne Smith Shepherd Bauer, recalled in December 1999, that when her father William Ara Smith was ill in the Veterans Hospital in Chicago with his first heart attack, Raymond took Jeanne and her sister May to a Cubs baseball game. It was probably in 1936.

Raymond's death certificate stated no Social Security Number, he was a veteran of World War I. At the time of his death he was a dramatic instructor for the Chicago Park District. He had lived in Chicago for 20 years. He died of coronary thrombosis, acute arteral sclerosis. He and his wife lived at 3013 N. Broadway, Chicago, Illinois.

Obituary of Raymond F. Smith, from Chicago Tribune, Tuesday, May 8, 1951, Part 2, Page 8: Raymond F. Smith, beloved husband of Ruth, dear father of Sandra and Pamela, devoted son-in-law of Margaret Merrick [?]. Services Wednesday, 10 am. at chapel, 5143 Broadway. Interment Rosehill. Member of Lakeview Post No. 199 [?], American Legion.

Rosehill Cemetery records show W-1 f/1C USN USS "Prometheus." This is WW I, Fireman First Class in U. S. Navy, Ship: USS Prometheus. The USS Prometheus was a World War I repair ship in the Atlantic Fleet covering the Caribbean and Brest, France area.

14. Thomas Jefferson Briscoe¹⁶³, born 31 May 1846 in Monroe Co., Indiana¹⁶³; died 03 Sep 1908 in Roseburg, Douglas Co., Oregon¹⁶³. He was the son of 28. Jeremiah Briscoe and 29. Elizabeth Farmer. He married 15. Jennie Lee Clason 27 Nov 1876 in Charles City, Floyd Co., Iowa¹⁶⁴.

15. Jennie Lee Clason¹⁶⁵, born 04 Apr 1858 in Jacksonville, Chickasaw Co., Iowa¹⁶⁵; died 27 Jan 1908 in Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa¹⁶⁵. She was the daughter of 30. John Jacob Clason and 31. Permelia A. Johnson.

Notes for Thomas Jefferson Briscoe:

Fay Medhaug's book page 205 has Thomas' Civil War service account.

On the 1870 Pleasant Grove, Floyd Co., Iowa, Thomas J. Brisco appears with his wife Elizabeth and sons James T. and Theodore. Thomas was a farmer. Also in the household is a 10 year old boy Henry Holcomb.

The 1880 United States Census shows family living in Riverton, Floyd Co., Iowa. Their last name is spelled Brisko.

The 1895 Iowa Census shows his occupation as stone mason.

He is listed as T. J. Brisco in the burial records at Roseburg Military Cemetery.

Marriage Notes for Thomas Briscoe and Jennie Clason:

Marriage certificate from Floyd County, Iowa No. 117 shows Jennie S. Clayson to T. J. Briscoe. An Affivavit testified by Mrs. A. G. Roe as to their ages and status appears at the top of the license. They were married by S. H. Waterberry, Justice of the Peace.

Children of Thomas Briscoe and Jennie Clason are:

i. Grace May Brisco¹⁶⁶, born 27 Feb 1880 in Floyd Co., Iowa¹⁶⁶; died 13 Jun 1944 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan^167,168; married Fred Aldrich 14 Aug 1898 in Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa^168,169; born 17 Nov 1878 in Planto, Illinois¹⁷⁰; died 03 Mar 1950 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington¹⁷¹.

Notes for Fred Aldrich:

On the 1920 U. S. Census of Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa, Fred Aldrich appears with his wife Grace and children Leonard, Lawrence, Clyde, Erma, Ralph and Marguerite. Fred is an agent for the rail road and Leonard is a laborer in a bakery. Both Fred and Leonard were in World War I. All members of the family were born in Iowa.

7 ii. Clara Daisy Brisco, born 03 Mar 1884 in Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa; died 27 Mar 1982 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California; married William Ara Smith 19 Oct 1900 in Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.

iii. Clyde Clifford Brisco¹⁷², born 03 Mar 1884 in Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa¹⁷²; died 04 Mar 1959 in Duluth, St. Louis Co., Minnesota¹⁷³; married (1) Anna Martha Granlund 29 Nov 1905 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota^174,175; born 1885 in Sweden^176,177; died 05 Oct 1929 in Duluth, St. Louis Co., Minnesota¹⁷⁸; married (2) Christina M. Haldorson 07 Feb 1931 in Duluth, St. Louis Co., Minnesota^179,180; born 1883 in Drangedal, Norway¹⁸¹; died 12 Feb 1957 in Duluth, St. Louis Co., Minnesota¹⁸²; married (3) Bergitha Dybvig 19 Aug 1957 in Duluth, St. Louis Co., Minnesota^183,184; born 10 Sep 1888 in Norway¹⁸⁵; died 31 Jul 1982 in Duluth, St. Louis Co., Minnesota^186,187.

Notes for Clyde Clifford Brisco:

On the 1930 U. S. Census Clyde appears as a widower, working as a meter man for the power company. His son Raymond, age 18, lives with him. Raymond works as a machinist apprentice on a marine towboat.

Duluth News-Tribune, Thursday, March 5, 1959.

Obituary of Clyde C. Brisco, 75, of 600 Arlington Avenue, died yesterday in a Duluth hospital. Born in Nashua, Iowa, he had been a Duluth resident for 50 years. He was a retired utility man for the Duluth water and gas department. He was employed by the department for 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Bergethia, Duluth; one son, Raymond, Minneapolis; a brother Ben; a sister, Mrs. Clara Smith, both of Long Beach, California and two grandchildren.

Second obituary Friday, March 6, 1959:

Brisco, Clyde C., 600 Arlington Ave., Funeral services will be held 1 pm Saturday at the Johnson mortuary chapel, the Rev. Knut Monson officiating. Interment Oneola cemetery.

Notes for Anna Martha Granlund:

Obituaries:

Brisco--Mrs. Anna, 600 Arlington Ave., age 44, died Saturday morning. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3:30 from the Crawford chapel. Interment, Forest Hill cemetery.

Mrs. Anna M. Brisco, 600 Arlington avenue, Duluth Heights, died Saturday at a Duluth hospital. She was vice president of the Duluth Heights group of the Garden Flower society and was widely known for her activity in the garden flower circles, especially at Duluth Heights. Surviving are her husband, Clyde C., and one son. The body is at the Crawford mortuary pending funeral arrangements.

Monday, October 7, 1929, Page 9, of Duluth Herald.

iv. Ora Alice Brisco¹⁸⁸, born 23 Sep 1889 in Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa¹⁸⁹; died 13 Aug 1953 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa¹⁹⁰; married Melvin Albert Jones 02 Feb 1906 in Clinton, Clinton Co., Iowa¹⁹⁰; born 07 Jan 1886 in Alexander, Franklin Co., Iowa¹⁹¹; died 16 Apr 1961 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa¹⁹¹.

v. Benjamin Harrison Brisco¹⁹², born 09 Jul 1890 in Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa¹⁹²; died 12 Apr 1969 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California¹⁹³; married Lois Elsie DeWitt 30 Nov 1911 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa^194,195; born 15 Apr 1888 in Iowa¹⁹⁶; died 21 Nov 1972 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California¹⁹⁶.

Notes for Benjamin Harrison Brisco:

Social Security Death Index:

Individual: Brisco, Benjamin

Birth date: 9 Jul 1890

Death date: Apr 1969

Social Security #: 479-03-4134

Last residence: CA 90805

State of issue: IA

OBITUARY from Long Beach or Los Angeles Newspaper:

Brisco, Benjamin H., age 78 of 6665 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, passed away April 12. Survived by sons, Rev. Ralph D. Brisco, pastor Gospel Haven Church, Compton; Robert of Long Beach, 2 daughters, Gladys Kolb of Dayton, Ohio and Jean Merwin of Santa Ana. Sister Clara Smith of Long beach, 19 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren. Services Wednesday, April 16, 10:00 AM, Gospel Haven Church, Compton, Moreland's Mortuary, Compton in charge.

Second Version of Obituary:

Benjamin H. Brisco, born July 9, 1890 in Nashua, Iowa, died April 12, 1969 at age 78. Married to Lois E. DeWitt Nov. 30, 1911 at Waterloo, Iowa. Moved to Long beach in 1940. Employed by Dooley's Hardware for 28 years. Was a member of Gospel Haven Church for 23 years where his son is pastor. Survived by widow Lois E., two sons, Rev. Ralph Brisco of Compton and Robert of Long Beach, two daughters, Gladys Kolb of Dayton, Ohio and Jeanne Merwin of Santa Ana; one sister Clara Smith of Long Beach as well as 10 grandchildren. Service Wednesday 10 a.m., Gospel Haven Church, 925 E. Rosecrans Ave., Compton. Moreland Mortuary, Compton directing. Interment, Green Hills, San Pedro.

vi. Elizabeth "Bessie" Fern Brisco¹⁹⁷, born 06 Aug 1894 in Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa¹⁹⁷; died 29 Nov 1916 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa¹⁹⁸

Notes for Elizabeth "Bessie" Fern Brisco:

Elizabeth Brisco died of typhoid fever Nov. 29, 1916. School teacher. Buried next to mother at Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua, Iowa, per page 108 of Abigail Ferris & James Clason, Their Ancestry and Descendents, by Fay Morehouse Medhaug, April, 1987. Page 96 states she died in Waterloo, Iowa.

Her sister, Clara Daisy called her Bessie and kept a picture of her in a frame on the wall of her bedroom in her home at 25 W. Home St., Long Beach, California. As a child, Carol Shepherd, her granddaughter, always knew Bessie was close to her grandmother's heart.

Obituary of Elizabeth Fern Brisco

Elizabeth Fern Brisco, age 22, died last night at St. Francis hospital of typhoid fever, after an illness of eight weeks. She was born in Nashua and graduated from Waverly High school in 1914. She was engaged as a teacher in the schools near Raymond prior to her last illness. Miss Brisco made her home with her sister Mrs. W. A. Smith, 312 Charles Street. Surviving relatives are two brothers and three sister: Ben Brisco, city; Clyde Brisco, Duluth, Minn.; Mrs. Grace Aldrich and Mrs. Smith both of Waterloo; and Mrs. Melvin Jones, Plainfield. The body was removed to O'Keefe and Towne parlors pending funeral arrangements. Services will be conducted probably Friday.

Generation No. 5

16. James Shepherd¹⁹⁹, born Abt. 1845 in Virginia²⁰⁰; died Unknown. He married 17. Sarah Williams.

17. Sarah Williams²⁰¹, born Abt. 1850 in Virginia²⁰²; died Unknown.

Child of James Shepherd and Sarah Williams is:

8 i. William Floyd Shepherd, born 22 Feb 1882 in Whitesburg, Letcher Co., Kentucky; died 31 Dec 1956 in Bloomingdale, Passaic Co., New Jersey; Stepchild; married (1) Sarah "Lucile" Hays 20 Sep 1901 in Gray Hawk, Jackson Co., Kentucky; married (2) Bessie Corter Abt. 1925.

18. Richard Hays²⁰³, born 13 Jun 1843 in Gray Hawk, Jackson Co., Kentucky^204,205,206; died 20 Feb 1932 in Kentucky^207,208. He was the son of 36. Robert Hays and 37. Nancy Parrott. He married 19. Sarah Mildred Engle 18 Dec 1868 in McKee, Jackson Co., Kentucky^209,210,211.

19. Sarah Mildred Engle^212,213, born 18 Jun 1850 in Kentucky^{214,215,216,217}; died 01 Mar 1932 in Kentucky^218,219. She was the daughter of 38. James Robert Engle and 39. Elizabeth Miller.

Notes for Richard Hays:

1880 Census shows occupation as farmer.

On 1920 U. S. Census of McKee No. 2, Jackson Co., Kentucky Richard and Sarah appear in their own household without anyone else.

Possibly served in Civil War as a Private with 3rd KY Cavalry, Company K. Needs to be confirmed.

Research of Jerry W. Dean shows Richard Hays as being born in Indiana.

Children of Richard Hays and Sarah Engle are:

i. Elizabeth "Betty" Hays^220,221, born 22 Dec 1869 in Jackson Co., Kentucky^222,223,224; died 27 Nov 1946 in Jackson Co., Kentucky^224,225; married William H. Adkins 05 Feb 1896 in Jackson Co., Kentucky^226,227; born 05 Mar 1874 in Jackson Co., Kentucky²²⁷; died 10 Oct 1960 in Jackson Co., Kentucky^227,228.

ii. William Robert Hays^229,230, born 23 Feb 1871 in Jackson Co., Kentucky^231,232; died 16 Jul 1962 in Jackson Co., Kentucky²³³; married Mary Alice Anderson 10 Jan 1894 in Jackson Co., Kentucky²³⁴; born 04 Jul 1874 in Jackson Co., Kentucky²³⁵; died 14 Aug 1938²³⁶.

Notes for William Robert Hays:

On the 1920 U. S. Census of McKee No. 2, Jackson Co., Kentucky William appears with wife Elise [Alice], children Ike, Charley, Jennie, Sarah, Dora, John and Mary. William's occupation is farmer.

On the 1930 U. S. Census of Gray Hawk, Jackson Co., Kentucky William Robert appears with his wife, Alice, and children John and Mary.

iii. James Franklin Hays²³⁷, born 17 Dec 1873 in Jackson Co., Kentucky^238,239; died 16 Jul 1961 in Jackson Co., Kentucky²³⁹; married Olivia Turner 11 Mar 1897 in Jackson Co., Kentucky^240,241; born 30 Jun 1874 in Jackson Co., Kentucky²⁴²; died 13 May 1962²⁴².

Notes for James Franklin Hays:

On the 1900 U. S. Census of Jackson Co., Kentucky, James and "Leavie" appear with their children Hobert and Dora.

On the 1910 U. S. Census of McKee, Jackson Co., Kentucky, James F. Hays appears with his wife Olivia and children Hobart, Dora. J. L., Virgil, Sarah and Ed. James and Olivia have been married for 13 years. Olivia is the mother of 7 children, 6 of whom are currently living.

On the 1920 U. S. Census of McKee Precinct No. 1, Jackson Co., Kentucky, James and Olivia appear with their children, Dora, John, Virgil, Sarah, Edna and Maud. Their daughter-in-law Flora and grandson James F. are also members of the household. James is a farmer. All members of the household were born in Kentucky.

On the 1930 U. S. Census of Gray Hawk, Jackson Co., Kentucky, J. F. Hays appears with his wife Oliva[sp], sons Virgle and Edd and daughter Maude. Also in the household is daughter-in-law Mary and grandchildren James, Gertrude and Curtis. These are evidently children of Hobert Hays.

iv. George Thomas Hays²⁴³, born 06 Oct 1879 in Jackson Co., Kentucky^{244,245,246,247,248}; died 16 Dec 1964 in Madison Co., Kentucky^249,250; married (1) Nancy "Nannie" Verna Ramsey 01 Jun 1901 in Jackson Co., Kentucky²⁵¹; born 28 Aug 1884²⁵²; died 08 Jan 1932²⁵²; married (2) Elizabeth Fox Bet. 1932 - 1936; died Unknown; married (3) Maxie Moore Private; born Private.

Notes for George Thomas Hays:

On the 1920 U. S. Census of McKee No.2, Jackson Co., Kentucky, Tom appears with his wife Nannie, and children Richard, Verna, Mildred, and George. Tom's occupation was farmer.

Nickname was Big Tom per The Descendants of Patrick Hays by Wayne Hays, 1992.

From The Melchor Engle Family book page 301: Thomas lives on a farm near Gray Hawk, KY and operates a saw mill.

Social Security Death Index:

Individual: Hays, George

Birth date: 6 Oct 1878

Death date: Dec 1964

Social Security #: 401-46-6606

Last residence: KY

State of issue: KY

Kentucky Death Index shows: George T. Hayes, died 12-16-1964, at Madison Co., KY, county of residence: Jackson. Vol. 058, File 28565.

v. Jonathan "John" D. Hays²⁵³, born 26 Jan 1881 in Jackson Co., Kentucky^253,254,255; died 11 Nov 1947 in Jackson Co., Kentucky^256,257; married (1) Laura Robinson 08 Jun 1904 in Ohio^258,259; born 01 Aug 1882 in Kentucky²⁶⁰; died 07 Oct 1935 in Ohio²⁶⁰; married (2) Sue Jones Aft. 1935; born 1887²⁶¹; died Aft. 1947.

Notes for Jonathan "John" D. Hays:

From The Melchor Engle Family book page 301: When John was a young man he went to Hamilton, Ohio where he became one of the managers of the American Cannery. He was married there to a daughter of Thomas A. and Lyta Robinson of Berea, Kentucky. After his wife's death he returned to Gray Hawk, Kentucky where he married the widow of Robert Baker. Laura is the mother of all the children. They were born in Hamilton, Ohio.

Kentucky Death Certificate John A. Hayes, died 11-11-1947 at Jackson Co. Age 67. Vol. 54, File 26538.

vi. Margaret "Maggie" Frances Hays^262,263, born 10 Oct 1883 in Jackson Co., Kentucky²⁶⁴; died 17 May 1949 in Jackson Co., Kentucky²⁶⁵; married (1) Felix G. Chappell 06 Dec 1907 in Jackson Co., Kentucky²⁶⁶; born Abt. 1878 in Jackson Co., Kentucky²⁶⁶; died Unknown; married (2) William Roy Truett 07 Feb 1921 in Jackson Co., Kentucky²⁶⁶; born Oct 1883 in Jackson Co., Kentucky^267,268; died May 1951²⁶⁹.

Notes for Margaret "Maggie" Frances Hays:

Kentucky Death Index shows: Maggie E. Truett, died 5-17-49 at Jackson Co., residence Jackson Co., Vol 020, File 09504.

9 vii. Sarah "Lucile" Hays, born 19 Sep 1885 in Jackson Co., Kentucky; died 15 Sep 1967 in North East, Cecil Co., Maryland; married William Floyd Shepherd 20 Sep 1901 in Gray Hawk, Jackson Co., Kentucky.

viii. Mary Susan "Sudie" Hays²⁷⁰, born 16 Feb 1888 in Jackson Co., Kentucky²⁷⁰; died 13 Dec 1967 in Laurel Co., Kentucky^271,272; married William "Willie" Frank Tincher 02 Dec 1915 in Jackson Co., Kentucky²⁷³; born 1878 in Kentucky²⁷⁴; died 1933^275,276.

Notes for Mary Susan "Sudie" Hays:

[Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 4, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Social Security Death Index, Surnames from M through Z, Date of Import: 1 Jul 1999, Internal Ref. #1.112.4.94203.126]

Individual: Tincher, Sudie

Birth date: 16 Feb 1888

Death date: Dec 1967

Social Security #: 405-05-2409

Last residence: KY 40434

State of issue: KY

Kentucky Death Index shows: Sudie Tincher, died 12-13-1967 at Laurel County, age 79. County of residence is Jackson. Vol. 060, File 29800.

Notes for William "Willie" Frank Tincher:

On the 1930 U. S. Census of Gray Hawk, Jackson Co., Kentucky, W. F. appears with his wife Sudie and children Richard, Mildred, Frank, Hugh, Alice and Dora. W.F.'s occupation is farmer. He was first married at age 24, Sudie was first married at age 26.

ix. Alice Hays²⁷⁷, born 17 Jun 1890 in Jackson Co., Kentucky^278,279; died 18 Oct 1970 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio^280,281,282; married John D. Robinson 04 Oct 1906 in Jackson Co., Kentucky^283,284; born 12 Jul 1882 in Kentucky^285,286; died 30 Mar 1959 in Montgomery Co., Ohio²⁸⁷.

20. William Mickels²⁸⁸, died Unknown.

Child of William Mickels is:

10 i. John Gustaf Mickels, born 19 Oct 1866 in Biala, Posen, West Prussia, Germany; died 09 Apr 1941 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa; married Martha Augusta Meisner 12 Apr 1898 in New York City, New York Co., New York.

22. William Meisner²⁸⁸, died Unknown. He married 23. Augusta ???.

23. Augusta ???, died Unknown.

Child of William Meisner and Augusta ??? is:

11 i. Martha Augusta Meisner, born 14 Mar 1877 in Filehne, Posen, West Prussia, Germany; died 27 Mar 1951 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa; married John Gustaf Mickels 12 Apr 1898 in New York City, New York Co., New York.

24. Edward Smith, born 08 Nov 1799 in Virginia²⁸⁹; died 16 Apr 1870 in Jamestown, Grant Co., Wisconsin. He married 25. Jane Johnson Abt. 1830 in Pennsylvania²⁸⁹.

25. Jane Johnson^290,291, born 29 Apr 1804 in Pennsylvania²⁹²; died 29 Sep 1881 in Jamestown, Grant Co., Wisconsin²⁹².

Notes for Edward Smith:

On the 1860 U. S. Census of Jamestown, Grant Co., Wisconsin, page 328, Edward Smith appears with his wife Jane and children Ira, Jared B., Huldah A., Ira E., Charlotte, Morgan, John and William. Edward is a farmer and his sons Ira, Ira E., and Morgan also farm. Edward was born in Virginia. His wife and children were born in Pennsylvania.

On the 1870 U. S. Census of Jamestown, Grant Co., Wisconsin, Edward age 86 [index shows 36] appears with his wife Jane age 66, and children Ira B., age 39, Ruth, age 26, and granddaughter Lena Elliott, age 9.

Notes for Jane Johnson:

On the 1880 U. S. Census of Grant Co., Wisconsin, she is living in the household of her son A. E. along with her other son Ira, niece Lena Smith*. Jane Smith is a widow, age 76, occupation is keeping house. * Should be Elliott

Children of Edward Smith and Jane Johnson are:

i. Ira Edward Smith²⁹³, born Mar 1831 in Mercer Co., Pennsylvania^293,294; died 22 May 1901 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin²⁹⁵

Notes for Ira Edward Smith:

Ira Smith appears on 1860 Hazel Green, Grant Co. Wisconsin census in the household of William W. Smith, his wife, two children and six men who are all miners. His brother Jared [Jarrett] is one of the six.

Pvt. 3rd Illinois Volunteer Infantry in Civil War. Also found as a Private, Company B. 3rd Cavalry Reorganized from Fairplay, Wisconsin. Served from Feb. 29, 1864 to M. O. [mustered out] Sept. 8, 1865. From original Co. G Vet. Information from on-line Wisconsin Civil War site.

Appears on 1870 Grant Co., Wisconsin census with parents and siblings.

Appears on 1880 Jamestown Township, Grant Co. Wisconsin in the household of his brother A. E. along with their mother Jane and niece Lena Smith*. Ira states his occupation as engineer, marital status as single. *Should be Elliott.

His pension file shows he lived at Kansas City, Missouri in 1890.

Ira Edward Smith's Pension Certificate No. is 932,177. His pension file shows he lived in Wisconsin, Iowa and Kansas City, Missouri. He never married.

He lived at and died at the Old Soldier's Home/Northwestern Branch National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers at Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. His death certificate states he was buried at the home's cemetery. A call on Feb. 13, 2006 to the Wood National Cemetery, Wood, Wisconsin, confirmed that he is there, Section 11, plot 216.

ii. Jarrett J. Smith²⁹⁶, born May 1833 in Mercer Co., Pennsylvania^296,297; died Unknown in 1900 Living at Jamestown, Grant Co., Wisconsin.

Notes for Jarrett J. Smith:

On the 1860 U. S. Census of Hazel Green, Grant Co., Wisconsin, Jared [Jarrett] is in the household of William W. Smith and his family along with 5 other men. The young men are all miners. Jarrett's brother Ira is among the five.

On the 1880 U. S. Census of Jamestown, Grant Co., Wisconsin Jarett is listed as single, age 48, and a farmer.

On the 1900 U. S. Census of Jamestown, Grant Co., Wisconsin, Jaret is listed as single, born in Pennsylvania in May 1833.

iii. Hulda A. Smith²⁹⁸, born 29 Jan 1835 in Mercer Co., Pennsylvania²⁹⁸; died 05 May 1868 in Grant Co., Wisconsin²⁹⁸

iv. Ara "Edward" Smith²⁹⁹, born Mar 1835 in Mercer Co., Pennsylvania^300,301; died 25 Nov 1907 in Galena, Jo Daviess Co., Illinois^{302,303,304,305}; married Mary Margareth Foht 07 Jan 1886 in Grant Co., Wisconsin^306,307; born 12 Dec 1845 in Benton, Lafayette Co., Wisconsin^308,309,310; died 29 Nov 1930 in Galena, Jo Daviess Co., Illinois^311,312.

Notes for Ara "Edward" Smith:

On the 1880 U. S. Census of Grant Co., Wisconsin, A. E. Smith is head of household with his mother and niece Lena Elliott.

On the 1900 U. S. Census of West Galena, Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, Edward Smith born March 1835 in Pennsylvania appears with his ;wife Mary M. and children Mary T., Helen V. and Lawrence A. The children were born in Wisconsin. Edward and Mary have been married 14 years. Mary is the mother of 3 all of whom are currently living. Edward is a miner.

Notes for Mary Margareth Foht:

On the 1910 U. S. Census of 5th Ward, Galena, Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, Mary M. Smith appears. She is a widow age 64. She is the mother of 3 all of whom are currently living. Her son Lawrence age 18 is in the household. He works as a driver of a milk wagon. They are living at 707 Franklin St.

On the 1920 U. S. Census of West Galena, Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, Lawrence E. Smith age 28 is head of a household with his mother Mary M. age 74. Lawrence is single and a zinc miner.

On the 1930 U. S. Census of West Galena, Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, Lawrence E. Smith is head of household with his mother. Lawrence is 39, single and a general laborer. Mary is 85 years old. Lawrence answered no to being a Veteran of the military.

Obituary from Galena Daily Gazette, November 30, 1930: Mrs. Mary M. Smith passed away at her home on Franklin street at 5:45 o'clock this morning after suffering a stroke about two weeks ago. Mrs. Smith was born at Benton Dec. 12, 1845 but has resided in Galena for a great many years. Her husband Ira [Ara] E. Smith passed away 23 years ago. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Theresa Herbsleb, Helena Smith, and a son Lawrence Smith, also a brother Lawrence Foht of Chicago. The body was removed to Uehren & Furlong's Chapel from which place the funeral will be held on Monday morning, eight-thirty from the Chapel to St. Michael's Catholic church at nine o'clock. Burial will be made in Greenwood cemetery beside the body of her husband.

v. Sarah Jane Smith^313,314, born 1837 in Mercer Co., Pennsylvania³¹⁵; died Unknown.

Notes for Sarah Jane Smith:

Searches of 1850, 1870, & 1880 Census does not find Sarah Collins.

In the Grant Co. Wisconsin Heritage newsletter of the Grant County Genealogical Society of November 2003, Vol. 27 No. 3 shows Grant County Home Deaths with Sarah Smith born 1837 died 4-14-1895. Is this Sarah having taken back her maiden name? Death Certificate sent for. Does not solve the question.

vi. Charlotte "Lottie" E. Smith^316,317, born 1838 in Mercer Co., Pennsylvania³¹⁸; died Aft. 1910³¹⁹; married (1) Joseph Kent Tinkham 12 Nov 1863 in Grant Co., Wisconsin³²⁰; born 26 Dec 1835 in Maine³²¹; died Unknown; married (2) Leonard P. Cummings 1880³²²; born Mar 1840 in New York^323,324; died Aft. 1910³²⁵.

Notes for Charlotte "Lottie" E. Smith:

In 1910 living at Rushville, Sheridan Co., Nebraska

Notes for Leonard P. Cummings:

On the 1870 U. S. Census of Ludlow Township, Champaign Co., Illinois, L. P. Cummings, age 28 appears. He is a farmer, born in New York. Also in the household is Mary Cummings age 54, born in New York. Mary is probably his mother.

On the 1880 U. S. Census of Fremont, Dodge Co., Nebraska, Ruth Smith is a widow doing dressmaking and head of household. Her sister Charlotte is married to L. P. Cummings. Mr. Cummings is a laborer. There are no children in the household.

On the 1885 Nebraska Census Leo and Charlotte Cummings appear at Midway Borough, West 1/2 of Sheridan Co., Nebraska.

On the 1900 U. S. Census of Rushville Precinct, Sheridan Co., Nebraska, Leonard P. Cumming appears with his wife Charlotte Cumming. They have been married 20 years. Charlotte states she has zero children. Leonard is a farmer.

On the 1910 U. S. Census of Rushville Precinct, Sheridan Co., Nebraska, Leonard P. Cummins appears with his wife Lottie. He is 70 and she is 72. Leonard is a stockman with a stock farm.

vii. Morgan J. Smith³²⁶, born 25 Mar 1840 in Mercer Co., Pennsylvania^327,328,329; died 07 Jan 1908 in Dubuque Co., Iowa^330,331,332; married Mary Elizabeth Carns 06 Jun 1880 in Georgetown, Grant Co., Wisconsin^333,334,335; born 31 Aug 1852 in Wisconsin^336,337; died 14 Mar 1896 in Grant Co., Wisconsin^338,339.

Notes for Morgan J. Smith:

16th Illinois Volunteer Infantry in Civil War. Also found as Co. I, 16th Wisconsin Infantry. Wounded at Shiloh. Mustered out 20 December 1864 Term Expired.

On 1880 Census of Jamestown, Grant Co., Wisconsin with wife Elizabeth, sister Almira (spelled Elmira) Eliot, and her children, Jane, Milton, and Byron Eliot. Also Henry Shuta, laborer.

On 1890 Veteran Schedule census for Grant Co., Wisconsin.

U. S. Census of 1900 at Jamestown, Grant Co., Wisconsin, Morgan listed as widower with children Willy, Mable and Ethel. Morgan's occupation is farmer.

Morgan's Civil War Pension file states he worked as a school teacher. He was wounded at the Battle of Pittsburg Landing or Shiloh. He was wounded in the left cheek and shoulder by a gunshot.

viii. Almira Smith^340,341, born 03 Feb 1842 in Mercer Co., Pennsylvania^342,343; died 16 May 1919 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa^344,345; married (1) William D. Elliott 17 Nov 1859 in Jamestown, Grant Co., Wisconsin³⁴⁶; born 1826 in Michigan Territory³⁴⁷; died 06 Mar 1891 in Fremont, Dodge Co., Nebraska³⁴⁷; married (2) Henry Parkin 01 Aug 1894 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa³⁴⁸; born 14 Jul 1832 in Silkstone, Yorkshire, England^349,350; died 24 Sep 1918 in Fredricka, Bremer Co., Iowa³⁵¹.

Notes for Almira Smith:

In her husband William D. Elliott's pension papers, she states William left her 11 April 1874 and she was in Grant Co., Wisconsin until 1887 when she moved to Dubuque, Iowa. Also she was the mother of a child that was an invalid.

Friday May 16, 1919 The Dubuque Times Journal, Page 10, Mrs. Almira Parkin Dies Friday Morning

Mrs. Almira Parkin, age 77 years, died Friday morning at six o’clock at Finley hospital. She had been ailing for the past six months. She was born in Pennsylvania, February 3, 1842, and for the past 37 years had resided in Iowa. She is survived by two children, Milton Elliott, of East Dubuque and Mrs. John Rumple of Dubuque. Also by fifteen grandchildren. Two brothers, William Smith of Waterloo, and John Smith of Wyoming, and a sister Ruth Smith of Washington, surviving her. The funeral arrangements will be made later.

May 17, 1919, The Dubuque Times Journal, page 3

Died-Almira Parkin, age 72 [77] years died Friday morning at 6 o’clock at Finley hospital. Funeral Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock from Voelker’s funeral chapel to Center Grove cemetery.

Notes for William D. Elliott:

William D. Elliott served in the Civil War as a Private, Company I, 25th Infantry. Enlisted from Fairplay, Grant Co., Wisconsin. Served from Aug. 8, 1862 to M.O. [mustered out] June 7, 1865. He was blinded from his service.

Marriage Notes for Almira Smith and William Elliott:

William Elliott and Almira separated in 1874. After his death, she remarried.

ix. John Jasper Smith³⁵², born 14 Jan 1844 in Mercer Co., Pennsylvania^352,353,354; died 24 Jul 1931 in Ten Sleep, Washakie Co., Wyoming^355,356; married Emma Buckmaster Carshin 27 Oct 1891 in Johnson Co., Wyoming^{357,358,359,360}; born 07 Aug 1865 in Iowa^361,362; died 29 Nov 1943 in Ten Sleep, Washakie Co., Wyoming^363,364.

Notes for John Jasper Smith:

J. J. Smith's letter to his brother William W. Smith in June 1910 helped in locating J. J. in Hyattville, Big Horn, Wyoming.

John appeared with his parents on the 1860 U. S. Census of Grant Co., Wisconsin. John is single.

J. J. Smith is on the 1880 U. S. Census of Sweet Water, Carbon Co., Wyoming as a boarder in the household of Henry B. Hall. J. J.'s occupation is brakeman, he is single, age 40 and he as well as his parents were born in Pennsylvania. J. J. appears to be a boarder because Mr. Hall is listed as a cook, he is a widower with 2 children, and 5 other men besides J. J. live there. The 5 men are all cattle herders.

On the 1900 U. S. Census of Ten Sleep, Big Horn Co., Wyoming, John J. Smith appears with his wife Emma J. and children Mollie E. (step-daughter and listed under Smith), Lottie J., Ruth A., John and Joe. John and Emma have been married 8 years and she is the mother of 5 children all of whom are living. John is a farmer. Census was taken June 10 and 11, 1900.

On the 1910 U. S. Census of Hyattville, Big Horn Co., Wyoming, John J. appears with his wife Emma and children Mollie, Lottie, Ruth, John, Joe, Jess and James. John J. is a farmer. Emma has had 7 children all of whom are alive. Both he and Emma were married before.

On the 1920 U. S. Census of Dist. 6, Big Horn Co., Wyoming, John J. appears with Emma J., Joseph, Jess and James. John J. is a farmer.

On the 1930 U. S. Census of Hyattville, Big Horn Co., Wyoming, John J. Smith Sr., is with his wife Emma, and children Jess and James. John has no occupation listed but his son Jess is a laborer at farming and James works as a surveyor.

From the Daily Grit newspaper of Worland, Washakie Co., Wyoming, July 30, 1931: Pioneer John J. Smith Passes on. Came to Wyoming as a Indian Fighter in the Late Sixties. John J. Smith, a pioneer of the Big Horn Basin passed away at the age of eighty-seven years. Funeral services were held from the Ten Sleep Church Sunday afternoon, July 26th, Rev. Jno. Frank Smith officiating and interment was made in the Ten Sleep Cemetery. A quartette composed of R. C. Kirkpatrick, B. A. Kirkpatrick, S. C. Pritchard and L. A. Parker assisted by Mrs. L. G. Van Slyke all of Hyattville furnished the music consisting of the following songs, "In the Garden," "Shall We Gather at the River," and "Home of the Soul." The Pallbearers were George B. McClellan, B. F. Wickwire, Sam Capen, Ed Crothers, John Weintz, and Reynold Zeisman. John J. Smith was born in Pennsylvania, January 14, 1844, the son of Edward and Jane, (Johnson) Smith, natives of Ohio. In 1861, when seventeen years of age he joined the United states Army and became a member of the 13th U. S. Infantry and served three years. After being discharged he worked in the South building telegraph lines until 1866 when he again joined the Army and served in the Fifth Cavalry. This regiment was sent to Kansas and later to Colorado and Wyoming where it participated in numerous Indian fights that made early Wyoming history. At the end of his second enlistment Mr. Smith went to the Indian territory where he engaged in the live stock business in that section of Texas. In 1882 he came North to Nebraska where he lived for four years and then again came to Wyoming and the Hyattville section where he took up a homestead and developed one of the better ranches in that section and engaged in the cattle business. On October 27, 1887 he was united in marriage to Emma Buckmaster Carshire. To this union six children were born, Lottie, Ruth, John, Joseph, Jesse and James. He is survived by his widow and six children. The sons, live at Hyattville and the daughters, Mrs. Lottie Brown at Ten Sleep and Mrs. Ruth Durfey lives at Great Falls, Montana. There are seven grand children.

Notes for Emma Buckmaster Carshin:

In the Daily Grit, December 1, 1943: Pioneer of Big Horn Basin Dies. Ten Sleep--(Special) Death yesterday claimed another Big Horn basin pioneer--Mrs. Emma J. Smith, 78, who settled at Hyattville, in 1886. Although she had spent most of her life at Hyattville, she had been living at Ten Sleep and died at the home of her son, Joe Smith. The Velle mortuary is in charge of the funeral arrangements, but plans are indefinite pending word from her sons and daughters who live in other states. Mrs. Smith was born Aug. 7, 1865, and moved with her husband to Hyattville in 1886. There they homesteaded what is the present Renner ranch. Her husband died 12 years ago. She is survived by four sons, Joe Smith of Ten Sleep, John J. Smith of Idaho Falls, James Smith of Denver, and Jess Smith of Ukiah, Cal., and two daughters, Mrs. Elmer Durfee of Great Fall, Montana, and Mrs. George Brown of Ten Sleep.

x. Ruth Smith³⁶⁵, born Nov 1844 in Mercer Co., Pennsylvania^365,366; died Unknown in 1920 Living at Bellingham, Whatcom Co., Washington^366,367; married Philip Sheaffer 12 Aug 1858 in Grant Co., Wisconsin³⁶⁸; born 1833 in Pennsylvania³⁶⁹; died Bet. 1860 - 1870.

Notes for Ruth Smith:

On the 1860 U. S. Census of Fair Play, Jamestown, Grant Co., Wisconsin, Phillip Shafer, age 27 appears with his wife Ruth age 16. Phillip is a blacksmith. There are no children in the household.

On the 1870 U. S. Census of Jamestown, Grant Co., Wisconsin, Ruth age 26 is single and living in her parents household.

On the 1880 U. S. Census of Fremont, Dodge Co., Nebraska, Ruth Smith, a widow and dressmaker is head of the household which includes her sister Charlotte Cummings and Charlotte's husband L. P. Mr. Cummings is a laborer.

On the 1885 Nebraska State Census, Ruth Smith age 39 and doing millinery work, lives at Oakland, Burt Co., Nebraska.

In the newspaper, Oakland Independent, of Oakland, Burt Co., Nebraska at U. S. GenWeb site it states: Smith, Mrs. Ruth, August 11, 1899, p3, c3, Oakland, Ruth left for 3 week visit with her sister at Rushville, Nebraska, then on to Springs, South Dakota. This information helped in locating her sister Charlotte and spouse Leonard at Rushville on the 1900 Census.

On the 1900 U. S. Census of City of Oakland, Burt Co., Nebraska, Ruth Smith, born Nov. 1844, age 55 and a widow appears. She is a milliner. She was born in Pennsylvania, her father born in Virginia and mother born in Pennsylvania. She lists zero children born and none living.

On the 1910 U. S. Census of Bellingham, Whatcom Co., Washington, Ruth Smith age 66 and a widow appears. She states she is the mother of zero children. She lists none in occupation column. She was born in Pennsylvania. she is living at 1800 Lake Street.

On the 1920 U. S. census of Bellingham, Whatcom Co., Washington, Ruth Smith a widow, age 76, appears. She was born in Pennsylvania. Also in the household is a nurse Mary Spaulding age 59. They are living at 1920 Lake Street.

12 xi. William Wayne Smith, born 07 Feb 1851 in Mercer Co., Pennsylvania; died 10 Mar 1923 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa; married Ida Emma Isadore Hosier 16 Nov 1871 in Washington Township, Dubuque Co., Iowa.

26. Preacher John Carlie Hosier³⁷⁰, born 16 Apr 1823 in Sugar Bush, Chautauqua Co., New York³⁷⁰; died 31 Jan 1910 in Edgewood, Clayton Co., Iowa³⁷⁰. He was the son of 52. Isaac Hosier and 53. Polly Hasley. He married 27. Olive Orinde Wright 23 Sep 1845 in Fredonia in Town of Pomfret, Chautauqua Co., New York³⁷¹.

27. Olive Orinde Wright³⁷², born 1826 in New York³⁷²; died 28 Aug 1880 in York Co., Nebraska³⁷².

Notes for Preacher John Carlie Hosier:

On the 1850 U. S. Census of Portland, Chautauqua Co., New York, John Hosier appears with his wife Olive O. and sons Isaac L. age 2 and Ordilo T. age 1. John is a carpenter.

1860 U. S. Census of Manchester, Delaware Co., Iowa, John appears with his wife Olive and children Isaac, Francis, William, Emma, Martha, Charles and a 3 month old male whose name is undecipherable. John is a carpenter.

1870 U. S. Census of Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa, John appears with his wife Olive and children Isaac, Francis, William, Emma, Martha, Charles, John, Alice, Samuel and Minnie. John is a carpenter of houses.

1880 United States Census shows the family living at Township 11, Waco Village, Stricklin Street, York Co., Nebraska; John C., Olive, Charles, Martha, Samuel and Minnie. John's occupation is carpenter.

1900 Census shows John with wife Ellen at Delaware Co., Iowa, Colony Township, Colesburg town. His occupation is preacher. He stated his father was born in Germany, mother birth place as unknown. It states he and Ellen have been married 18 years but other sources shows it would be only 8 years.

Notes for Olive Orinde Wright:

Supposedly an Iroquois Indian, Seneca? This information verbally given by Fay Medhaug.

Children of John Hosier and Olive Wright are:

i. Isaac "Elwood" Jefferson Hosier³⁷³, born 11 Jul 1848 in Chautauqua Co., New York³⁷³; died 14 Feb 1925 in Greeley, Delaware Co., Iowa³⁷⁴; married Mary C. Pell 19 Nov 1870 in Delaware Co., Iowa³⁷⁴; born 10 Sep 1852 in Mt. Sterling, Brown Co., Illinois³⁷⁴; died 1940 in Greeley, Delaware Co., Iowa³⁷⁴.

Notes for Isaac "Elwood" Jefferson Hosier:

On the 1880 United States Census this family is found in Town 12, York Co., Nebraska, page 416D:

Elwood Hosier, age 30. born NY; Mary Hosier, wife age 27, born IL; Inez Hosier, daughter, age 8, born IA; Walter. Wm., son, age 5, born IA and Alice O. daughter, age 11 months, born NE.

On the 1900 United States Census Elwood J. and his wife Mary are at Honey Creek Township, Delaware County, Iowa, page 126a. They have been married 20 years with 2 children born of the marriage and 2 presently living. Elwood was listed as Edward on the index. There are no children in the home but Elwood's brother Frank M. born August 1849, single, is living with them. Frank's first name is not clearly written but by birth date it is Frank. Elwood's occupation is farmer and Frank's is carpenter.

On the 1910 U. S. Census Elwood and Mary appear at Greeley, Elk Township, Delaware Co., Iowa. They have been married 40 years and had 3 children, 2 of whom are still living. Elwood works as a laborer.

Notes for Mary C. Pell:

On the 1930 U. S. Census Mary C. Hosier appears in Elk Township, Delaware County, Iowa line 84 in District 15. She is a widow , living alone.

ii. Ordello Francis Merrion "Frank" Hosier³⁷⁵, born 03 Aug 1849 in New York³⁷⁵; died Aft. 1902; married (1) Hattie Hollar 23 Mar 1879 in Delaware Co., Iowa³⁷⁶; died Bef. 1880; married (2) Mary W. Hendrickson 1880³⁷⁷; born 02 Feb 1847 in Pennsylvania^378,379; died 01 May 1898 in Coffin's Grove, Delaware Co., Iowa^380,381; married (3) Mary Fleming 07 Sep 1902³⁸²; died Unknown.

Notes for Ordello Francis Merrion "Frank" Hosier:

1880 United States Census shows them living at 4th Ward, Independence, Buchanan Co., Iowa. Wife is Mary W. Hosier, age 33, born in Pennsylvania and child Edna C. Hosier, age 9 months born in Iowa.

1900 United States Census Frank is with his brother Elwood and Elwood's wife at Honey Creek Township Delaware Co., Iowa. Frank is listed as single and occupation is carpenter.

Checked 1920 Census Index, not found.

iii. Sidney William "Will" Wright Hosier³⁸³, born 08 Feb 1851 in Rock Co., Wisconsin^384,385; died 16 Mar 1929 in Manchester, Delaware Co., Iowa³⁸⁶; married (1) Ida A. Baker 07 Oct 1877 in Colesburg, Delaware Co., Iowa³⁸⁷; born 1856 in Rhode Island³⁸⁸; died 25 Aug 1898 in Manchester, Delaware Co., Iowa^389,390; married (2) Emaline A. Stevens 01 Oct 1910 in Delaware Co., Iowa^391,392; born 1856³⁹³; died 1922³⁹³.

Notes for Sidney William "Will" Wright Hosier:

William and Ida appear on the 1880 Census of Colony, Delaware Co., Iowa. William is a laborer.

No children in the household.

On the 1920 U. S. Census Index of Delaware Co., Iowa, Sydney W. Hosier, age 68, born in Michigan and wife Emaline, age 63, born in Iowa. ED 100, Sheet 4, Line 84. Their address was 801 South, Manchester, Iowa.

iv. Phebe Mable Hosier³⁹⁴, born 02 Mar 1853³⁹⁴; died 07 Mar 1853³⁹⁵

13 v. Ida Emma Isadore Hosier, born 02 Mar 1854 in Forrestville Township, Delaware Co., Iowa; died 23 Oct 1940 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa; married William Wayne Smith 16 Nov 1871 in Washington Township, Dubuque Co., Iowa.

vi. John Ansel Hosier³⁹⁶, born 30 Oct 1855^396,397; died 08 Nov 1855³⁹⁸

vii. Martha Amenta Hosier³⁹⁹, born 07 Jan 1857 in Iowa^399,400; died Bet. 1898 - 1910⁴⁰¹

Notes for Martha Amenta Hosier:

Marth[a] appears with her mother and father on the 1880 census in York Co., Nebraska.

Martha listed on father's pension papers as of January 12, 1898.

Martha not listed as surviving on father's obituary of 1910.

viii. Charles Edward Hosier⁴⁰², born 28 Dec 1858 in Iowa^402,403,404; died 04 Mar 1900⁴⁰⁵; married Fannie Louisa Phillips 03 Mar 1886 in Manchester, Delaware Co., Iowa⁴⁰⁶; born 06 Jun 1862 in Iowa^407,408; died 11 Feb 1903⁴⁰⁹.

Notes for Charles Edward Hosier:

He supposedly died March 1900 at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A search by Iowa Vital Records of 1896 - 1900 did not find a death certificate.

ix. John Wesley Hosier⁴¹⁰, born 22 Mar 1860 in Beloit, Rock Co., Wisconsin^411,412,413; died 05 Oct 1948 in Balsam Lake, Polk Co., Wisconsin⁴¹⁴; married Ida Olive Bartlett 25 Sep 1882 in Palo, Linn Co., Iowa^414,415; born 23 May 1863 in Janesville, Bremer Co., Iowa^416,417,418; died 05 Dec 1939 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa⁴¹⁹.

Notes for John Wesley Hosier:

1900 U. S. Census of Burt, Kossuth Co., Iowa shows John W., his wife Ida and their children Clarence, Earl, Jess, May, Lydia, Delia, Millie and Ruth. John W. and sons Clarence and Earl are farm laborers. Jess, May and Lydia attend school. All family members born in Iowa.

On the 1920 Census index of Pocahontas Co., Iowa John W. Hosier appears age 59, with wife Ida O., children Millie B. and Carl W., granddaughter Rachel age 6. All born in Iowa. ED 205, sheet 2, line 71.

In sister, Ida's obituary in 1940, it is noted that John W. Hosier is living at Oelwein, Iowa.

Obituary from the Waterloo Daily Courier, 7 October 1948: John Wesley Hoser, 89, long time resident of Waterloo and Casebeer Heights, who has been living with a daughter, Mrs. William Dumire, at Balsam Lake, Wis., died there Tuesday at 7 p. m. of complications incident to advanced age. It was learned here Thursday morning by relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p. m. in Balsam Lake. He will be buried there also. A laborer here, Mr. Hosier retired a number of years ago and moved to Balsam Lake to live with his daughter in 1945. He married Ida Olive Bartlett in the early 1880's. She died here about nine years ago. All children of the couple survive, including four sons and five daughters. There are 28 living grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.

Notes for Ida Olive Bartlett:

Search of newspaper by Waterloo Iowa Library finds no obituary for Ida Hosier. February 3, 2003.

x. Mary Alice Hosier⁴¹⁹, born 03 Jan 1862 in Iowa⁴¹⁹; died Bet. 1870 - 1880.

xi. Ada May Hosier⁴¹⁹, born 25 May 1863⁴²⁰; died 10 Apr 1864^421,422

xii. Ansel "Samuel" Hosier⁴²³, born 08 Nov 1866 in Iowa^424,425; died Abt. 1900; married Susan "Anna" Ingles 1888⁴²⁶; born 25 Aug 1868 in Manual, Iowa^427,428; died 09 Jun 1945 in Manchester, Delaware Co., Iowa⁴²⁹.

Notes for Ansel "Samuel" Hosier:

Ansel Samuel Hosier supposedly died at Thorpe, Delaware County, Iowa in 1900. A search of Iowa vital records from 1896 to 1900 did not locate a death certificate.

On 1900 U. S. Census listed as Hoosier, Samuel in Fox Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa with wife Susan Ann, and children Elsie May, Linda D. and Alice M. They have been married 12 years and Susan is the mother of 5 children 3 of whom are presently living. Samuel's occupation was farmer.

Notes for Susan "Anna" Ingles:

From the Waterloo Daily Courier, Monday, June 11, 1945: Manchester---Funeral services were here Sunday for Anna Ingles Brown, 76, widow of the late Frank Brown, who died Friday night at the Clarence Fogel home here, where she made her home; had been ill three years; nee Anna Ingles, daughter of the last Samuel and Mary Bolsinger Ingles, was born Aug. 25, 1868, at Manual, Ia.; was married at Dubuque to Frank Brown; most of her married live was spent in North Buena Vista, and she later moved to Delhi, coming to Manchester about seven months ago; leaves five children; Mrs. Elsie Fray, Dubuque; Mrs. Ruby Tinkey, Delhi; Mrs. Alice Bolsinger, Lansing; Mrs. John Hosier, Oregon, Ill., and Mrs. Firman Wagonbort, Rockford, Ill.; 23 grandchildren; one brother George Ingles, Lansing, and one sister, Mrs. Ella Bolsinger, Lansing; two sisters and one brother preceded Mrs. Brown in death.

xiii. Minnie Estella Hosier⁴³⁰, born 12 Jun 1868 in Delaware Co., Iowa^431,432,433; died Unknown; married (1) Albert Edward Godden Abt. 1887; born Abt. 1865 in England⁴³⁴; died Unknown; married (2) Alfred McClatchy 27 Oct 1892 in Manchester, Delaware Co., Iowa⁴³⁵; born Apr 1868 in Richland, Wisconsin⁴³⁶; died Unknown in Living in Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa in 1920⁴³⁷.

Notes for Alfred McClatchy:

1900 U. S. Census in Delaware Co., Iowa. Written as McClatchie. Alfred was born in Wisconsin, parents born in Penn. Minnie and children Christine, Lena and Martin are listed. Alfred is a day laborer.

On the 1920 U. S. Census of Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa, Alfred Mclatchy appears with his wife Isabelle and step daughter Lena Spore [?]. Alfred is listed as 55, Isabelle as 62 and Lena as 29 and married. Alfred works as a laborer in a cement works and Lena is a servant in a private home.

xiv. Janne Olive Hosier⁴³⁸, born 21 Jul 1872^438,439; died 04 Aug 1872^440,441

xv. A. G. Hosier⁴⁴², born Abt. 1873 in died at 2 weeks of age⁴⁴²; died Abt. 1873.

28. Jeremiah Briscoe⁴⁴², born 14 Mar 1797 in Shelby Co., Kentucky⁴⁴²; died 29 Nov 1880 in Floyd Co., Iowa⁴⁴². He married 29. Elizabeth Farmer 12 Dec 1817 in Shelby Co., Kentucky⁴⁴².

29. Elizabeth Farmer⁴⁴², born 24 Dec 1802 in Shelby Co., Kentucky⁴⁴²; died 12 Feb 1871 in Floyd Co., Iowa⁴⁴². She was the daughter of 58. Elias Farmer and 59. Sarah Robertson.

Notes for Jeremiah Briscoe:

Will of Jeremiah Briscoe

In the name of God Amen. I Jeremiah Briscoe of the age of 84 years being sound of mind and understanding and realizing the uncertainty of life do humbly make, publish and ordain this to be my last will and testament. And I do hereby appoint my son John Briscoe to sole executor of this my last will and testament without bonds, I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Clementina Briscoe daughter of John Briscoe the feather bed and bedding belonging to me and to my grandson Joseph Briscoe son of John Briscoe my chest, and to my daughter-in-law Catherine wife of Robinson Briscoe of Des Moines my pocket knife, the one now at Nicholas Reams, and to my son Robinson Briscoe my crooked handle cane the one given me by my son Eli, and to my grandson Walter Briscoe my old cane, and to my daughter Elizabeth Reams my brass handled knife, and to my son John Briscoe all the residue of my property of any name and nature and I authorized and empower him to settle and collect any debts which may be due me at the time of my death. And I request that out of any such accounts he pay to my son Thomas J. Briscoe five dollars and in case of no such collection I would ask that he pay the said sum of five dollars to my son Thomas J. Briscoe in remembrance of me and I humbly revoke and cancel all former wills made by me and constitute this my last will and testament. And I also give to my daughter in law Adaline Briscoe wife of John Briscoe my scissors the ones used by me in cutting my beard. Given under my hand this day 2nd of November 1880 at Pleasant Grove, Floyd County Iowa.

Lewis Gorthan

C. J. Clark

witnesses Jeremiah Briscoe

Probated May 17, 1881 at the Circuit Court, Charles City, Ia.

Floyd County

From Abigail Ferris & James Clason Their Ancestry and Descendents by Fay Morehouse Medhaug page 206 & 207

Children of Jeremiah Briscoe and Elizabeth Farmer are:

i. Eleanor Briscoe⁴⁴², born 1818 in Kentucky^442,443; died Bet. 1860 - 1870 in Probably Monroe Co., Indiana; married Henry Bastin 17 Dec 1835 in Monroe Co., Indiana^444,445; born 1801 in North Carolina^445,446; died Aft. 1880⁴⁴⁷.

Notes for Henry Bastin:

On the 1850 U. S. Census of Washington, Monroe Co., Indiana Henry Basten appears with his wife Elleanor and children Priscilla, Amanda, Pinkney, Henry, Mary, Sally, John Jeremiah, Thomas, Rebecca, and Samuel. Prescilla age 23 to Henry age 19 are a previous wife's children. Mary 14, Sally 12, John age 8, Jeremiah age 6, Thomas age 4, Rebecca age 3 and Samuel one month are Eleanor's children. Henry is a farmer.

On the 1860 U. S. Census of Washington, Monroe Co., Indiana, Henry appears with his wife Eleanor and children Prescilla J., John W., Jeremiah O., Thomas B., Rebecca E., Samuel, Nancy F., William M., George W. Also in the household is Henry C. Adams age 4 and Melvin age 2. Perhaps Henry and Melvin are grandchildren. Priscilla appears to be either Henry's sister or daughter from a previous marriage.

On the 1870 U. S. Census of Washingtron, Monroe Co., Indiana, Henry Bastin appears with his children Priscilla, Rebecca, Samuel, Nancy, William and George. Henry is a farmer.

ii. Jeremiah Briscoe, Jr.⁴⁴⁸, born Abt. 1820 in Shelby Co., Kentucky⁴⁴⁹; died Unknown; married Elizabeth Cloud 23 Oct 1837 in Monroe Co., Indiana⁴⁴⁹; died Unknown.

Notes for Jeremiah Briscoe, Jr.:

There was a Jeremiah Briscoe on the 1850 and 1860 census of St. Clair Co., Illinois. He was born in 1809. Not ours.

iii. Louisa Briscoe⁴⁵⁰, born 1820⁴⁵¹; died 1822⁴⁵¹

iv. John Briscoe⁴⁵², born 05 Jun 1822 in Shelby Co., Kentucky⁴⁵³; died 11 Feb 1904 in Goodell, Hancock Co., Iowa⁴⁵⁴; married Adaline Head 21 Sep 1843 in Monroe Co., Indiana⁴⁵⁵; born 26 Feb 1827 in Virginia^455,456; died 04 Jan 1906 in Greene, Butler Co., Iowa^457,458.

Notes for John Briscoe:

On the 1856 Iowa State Census taken 23 July 1856 at Jefferson Township, Alamakee County shows John with his wife Adeline and children Elizabeth, Pryer, Matilda, Lyddia, Jeremiah, Harriet, Emma and Leelen. John is a plow maker.

John Brisco History of Floyd County, Iowa, Pages 849 - 851

One of the earliest pioneers of Iowa, and one who has seen nothing but frontier life since his early boyhood in Shelby County, Ky., until now, was born of good old Kentucky stock in Shelby County. His parents moved from there to Monroe County, Ind., when he was a small boy. His reminiscences of Indiana or Hoosier pioneer life; of their log cabins without a scrap of iron; their primitive customs as a whole, are very interesting. He lived at home, assisting his father to carry on the farm until his nineteenth year, when he went to work on the river, piloting the old styled flat boat between Louisville, Ky., and New Orleans. It was a life of intense hardship. One of these boats, floating with the stream, took fifteen days or more to do the journey. The boats, when they arrived, were sold for the lumber in them, though some of them have been brought up the stream by means of ropes and horses. In 1843 he married Adeline Head, of Monroe County. Her father emigrated from "New Virginia" when she was but two years of age. Their names were Josiah and Lydia Head. Both died when she was quite young. Mrs. Brisco is a grand example of what our early pioneer women were, having endured privations and hardships with her husband, working in the field as in the house, being a "better shot" with the frontiersman's rifle than the majority of them themselves, and lastly having raised a family of fourteen children, the greater portion living today to bless the mother and father from whom they have inherited sound constitutions and pure blood. Mr. Brisco, today is healthy and vigorous. Upon Mr. Brisco's marriage they moved to Kosciusko County in the fall of 1847, and from there moved to Allamakee, living there until 1861, when he moved to Riverton. In Allamakee County he moved to Rossville, where he bought 200 acres - two besides himself living in that section at that time, and laid out the town, now Rossville. He carried on the farm for three years, then moved to town and went into the manufacturing of plows and blacksmithing with David Skinner, and remained in the company seven years, when he sold out and formed a partnership with Mr. Ross and built a steam grist mill, which he ran about one year, returning to the farm. During the time he ran the manufacturing of plows he went into and established a shop at Oronoko, on Zumbro River, running it one year and sold out. During this time he also made two trips to Pike's Peak, it being the time of the gold fever, crossing the plains four times with an ox team; the first time there was a company of sixty men and thirty wagons; the second time twenty-seven men, one woman and sixteen wagons. During the last trip they made a halt at Denver, the Indians being on the war path. At the time of their settlement in Iowa, bears and game were abundant. Mrs. Brisco has seen five bears at one time. The pigs had to be kept in the house; and being afraid they would molest the children, Mrs. Brisco learned to use the rifle. Some of her shots rival the stories of the frontier marksman. Her husband once wagered a pair of pants against a new dress that she could not kill over four or five partridges or wood pheasants at a shot; but her scoring thirty-one birds with every shot won the dress. Few women in the history of frontier life have equaled this. Squirrels and wild turkey were doomed if she could see as much as their heads. She has killed two deer. In 1870 he bought a farm of ninety acres in Pleasant Grove and lived there four years; then sold it and bought the one of 160 acres, where he now resides. Their children are - Prier L., Lydia M. and Elizabeth Jane, born in Monroe County, Ind.; Jeremiah and Harriet M., born in Kosciusko County, Ind.; Matilda I. (the first child born in the county), John L. (died when three years old), Emmie L. (Died in infancy), Josiah, Clementine, and Robinson M., born in Allamakee County, Ia; Charles C., Francis U. and Walter M. born in Riverton, Floyd County.

On the 1860 U. S. Census of Franklin, Allamakee Co., Iowa, Adaline Briscoe appears as head of household with her children Pryor S., Eliza M., Elizabeth, Jeremiah, Harriet, Josiah, Clementine, and Matilda. Listed last in the household is Jeremiah Brisco age 13 born in Kentucky and Elizabeth Brisco age 10 born in Kentucky. These may be a niece and nephew.

On the 1870 U. S. Census of Riverton Township, Floyd Co., Iowa, John Brisco, appears with his wife Adaline and children Josiah, Clementine, Robertson M., Charles A., Francis E., and Walter. John is a farmer.

On the 1880 U. S. Census of Pleasant Grove, Floyd Co., Iowa, John Brisco appears with his wife Adaline and children: Josiah, Clementine, Robinson, Charles A., Francis, and Walter. Granddaughter Emma Felcher age 15 is also in the household. John's occupation is farmer.

On the 1900 U. S. Census of Avery Township,Goodell Town, Hancock Co., Iowa, John and Adaline appear alone. They have been married 57 years.

Obituary of John Briscoe from The Iowa Recorder, Wednesday, February 17, 1904. John Briscoe was born in Shelby county, Kentucky, January 7th, 1822, and died at Goodell, Iowa February 11th 1903.[misprint]. He was married to Adeline Head in 1843. They moved to Allamakee county, Iowa in 1861 and to Pleasant Grove township, Floyd county, in 1870. Fourteen children were born to them. Those left to mourn the deceased are his wife, Adeline, and eleven children: Pryor L., Elizabeth J., Jeremiah, Harriet M., Matilda I., Josiah, Clementine, Robison M., Charles C., Francis U. and Walter. Mr. Briscoe united with the Methodist church in 1872, remaining faithful till death. He was a pioneer, coming to this state in an early day and enduring the hardships of a pioneer life. he was universally respected by his large circle of acquaintances and neighbors. Those best acquainted with him speak in highest terms of his integrity, neighborliness and piety. He not only leaves a large number of relatives, but also a large circle of acquaintances to mourn his death. The funeral services were conducted at his home in Goodell, where he had resided for the last twelve years, and the body interred in the cemetery at Pleasant Grove Sunday morning, February 14th.

Notes for Adaline Head:

Obituary from Iowa Recorder, Greene, Butler Co., Iowa, Wednesday AM, 10 January 1906. Sudden Death. Mrs. John Brisco Dies Very Suddenly with Heart Disease. Mrs. Adeline Head Brisco passed away at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Smith, Thursday morning January 4th, 1906, aged 79 years. Mrs. Brisco was one of the pioneers of Iowa and she and her husband had endured the hardships and privatives of the early days of Iowa history. Fourteen children were born to them and nine are living today. For the past two years she had made her home in this city with Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Smith. She had lived with her husband at Goodell, Iowa, until his decease two years ago. Up to the time of her death, Mrs. Brisco was in apparently good health. The end was sudden. She attended church service on the Sunday previous to her death, and in the class meeting her voice of praise and satisfaction in the religion of her Savior inspired all her listeners. She was a Christian in the fullest sense of the word, and her confidence and trust in God was implicit. While her death has brought sorrow to her children and friends here, is it unreasonable to think that it brought untold joy to those of the household who had preceded her to that home not made with hands? In our imagination we can see them waiting at the beautiful gate of welcome her coming. We sympathize with the children and friends and neighbors who mourn her departure, but we can only remind them that she is not dead, she is only asleep---resting after a long and well spent life. Brief funeral services were held at the Smith home Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, her pastor, Rev. Soper, officiating and paying a beautiful tribute to the memory of the deceased. He spoke the words of consolation to the living from Thesa. 1:13-18. Interment was made on the family lot in the cemetery at Pleasant Grove by the side of those of her devoted husband who had crossed the Dark River before her.

v. Benjamin Briscoe⁴⁵⁹, born 1824; died Unknown in In Civil War from Iowa.

vi. Warrick Briscoe⁴⁶⁰, born Abt. 1826; died Unknown in In Civil War from Winneshiek Co., Iowa.

vii. Sarah Ann Briscoe^461,462, born 1827 in Kentucky^463,464; died 1889⁴⁶⁵; married Elijah Waite 24 Jun 1862 in Winneshiek Co., Iowa⁴⁶⁶; born 1825 in Pennsylvania⁴⁶⁷; died 03 Feb 1901 in Chippewa Co., Wisconsin^468,469.

Notes for Sarah Ann Briscoe:

On the 1860 U. S. Census of Bluffton, Winneshiek Co., Iowa, Sarah A. Briscow [sic] appears in the household of her parents Jeremiah and Elizabeth. Also in the household is Sarah's brothers Thomas J. and Hezekiah, sister Catherine, and neice Henrietta Kraft.

Notes for Elijah Waite:

On the 1880 U. S. Census of Eagle Point, Chippewa Co., Wisconsin, Elija Wait appears wtih his wife Sarah Ann. He is a laborer.

On the 1900 U. S. Census of Cleveland, Chippewa Co., Wisconsin, Elijah Waite is a widower. He is listed right after his sister-in-law Catherine Waite and her family.

viii. Robertson Mills Briscoe^470,471, born 02 Apr 1830 in Monroe Co., Indiana⁴⁷²; died 04 May 1919 in Bloomfield Township, Polk Co., Iowa^473,474; married Catherine Jane Wykoff 05 Sep 1850 in St. Joseph Co., Indiana^475,476; born 26 Oct 1834 in Indiana^476,477,478; died 1920⁴⁷⁸.

Notes for Robertson Mills Briscoe:

On the 1870 U. S. Census of Bloomfield, Polk Co., Iowa, R. M. Brisco appears with his wife Catherine and children Martha, Emma, Charles, Jennetta, Ida and Clara. R. M. is a farmer.

On the 1880 Census of Polk Co., Iowa. R. M. appears with his wife Catherine and children Charles H., Jenette, Ida, Carrie, Samuel, Kate and Baby age 7 months.

From the book: Polk Co., 1880 Bloomfield Township Biographies, Polk Co., Iowa

BRISCO, R. M. - Farmer and stock raiser, section 34, P. O. Des Moines. Was born April 2, 1830, in Monroe county, Indiana, and when fourteen years of age moved with his parents to Koscinako county, the same State, where he lived until nineteen years old. From there he went to Berrian county, Michigan, where he remained until 1865. He then came to this county, and April 1, 1865, settled on section 27, just north of his present home. He owns 400 acres of land, all improved and in cultivation. The north line of his land is two miles south of the incorporation of Des Moines, while his building is three miles. September 5, 1850, he married Miss Catherine J. Wykoff, a native of Indiana, born October 26, 1834. Her mother is living with them. She was born in Jefferson county, Virginia, in 1800, and enjoys reasonable good health. Mr. and Mrs. Briscoe have a family of ten children living: Sarah E., Martha E., Emma F., Charles H., Jennette B., Kittie, Maggie, Ida, Clara and Samuel B. Two are dead: Alice E. and Annie D.

On the 1900 U. S. Census of Bloomfield, Polk Co., Iowa, R. M. Brisco appears with his wife K. J. and daughters Kit and Mabel. On the same page are listings for their sons C. H. and Samuel.

On the 1910 U. S. Census of Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, Robinson Briscoe age 81 appears with his wife Katherine J. age 75. Their daughters Kittie P., Mabel and Emma F. Jones , as well as two grandchildren Ethel M. and Burton R. Jones are also in the household. Robinson has his own income. Kittie is an officer worker in a medicine company, Mabel is a stenographer in a physician's office and Emma works as a dressmaker at home. Ethel is a teacher/principal of a high school. Katherine is the mother of 12, 9 of whom are currently living. Emma is a widow who is the mother of 5, 4 of whom are currently living.

ix. Samuel M. Briscoe⁴⁷⁹, born 02 May 1831 in Monroe Co., Indiana⁴⁷⁹; died 25 Aug 1863 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., Missouri^480,481; married Margaret J. McCown 23 Mar 1851 in Monroe Co., Indiana⁴⁸²; born 11 Aug 1831 in Monroe Co., Indiana⁴⁸³; died 23 Jul 1918 in Stinesville, Monroe Co., Indiana⁴⁸⁴.

Notes for Samuel M. Briscoe:

On the 1860 U. S. Census of Bean Blossom, Monroe Co., Indiana, Saml Briscoe appears with his wife Margaret and children Dulcina, Winfield S., William L., Elizabeth W. and Amelia C. All members of the family were born in Indiana. Samuel is a merchant. The Post Office is Stineville.

Samuel moved to Decorah, Winneshiek Co., Iowa. From here he drove with his brother Thomas Jefferson Briscoe to Ft. Atkinson, Iowa and enlisted Aug. 14, 1862 in Company E, 38th Iowa Vol. Infantry. He was discharged due to disease. After his death his wife and children returned to Indiana.

This information from Abigail Ferris & James Clason Their Ancestry and Descendents by Fay Morehouse Medhaug, page 204.

Enlisted 14 August 1862 at Decorah, Winneshiek Co., Iowa, as Private in Co. E, 38th Regiment Iowa Infantry, became ill at Vicksburg, Mississippi died at Keokuk Iowa U S General Hospital. Information from Ancestry.com Edward and Sharon Froeschle.

Notes for Margaret J. McCown:

Civil War Pension records who Samuel M. Briscoe's widow Margaret J. applied 5 February 1864, application #44501, certificate 25808 or 26808. For minor child, William J. Briscoe, application

#458164.

On the 1870 U. S. Census of Bean Blossom, Monroe Co., Indiana, Margaret Briscoe appears with Windfield S. (male) age 16 and a farmer. Next household is Richard and Susan Ellis both age 50. John Ellis age unreadable. Also in he household is William Briscoe, age 15, at school. Elizabeth Briscoe, age 14, at home, and Amelia C. age 12. The Briscoe children all show born in Indiana.

On the 1880 U. S. Census of Green, Morgan Co., Indiana, Margaret Briscoe appears as mother-in-law to Joseph Stine age 25 who works on a farm. His wife is Elizabeth age 24. No children in household. Margaret is 49 years old and a widow.

On the 1910 U. S. Census of Stineville, Bean Blossom Township, Monroe Co., Indiana, Margaret J. Briscoe appears she is age 78, a widow, mother of 6, 4 currently living. Her son William L. age 55 and a widower lives with her. He is an assessor for the township.

Obituary from Bloomington Indiana Weekly Courier, August 9, 1918, page 4.. Stinesville. Margaret J. McCown was born August 11, 1831, and departed this life July 23, 1918, at 10 o'clock p.m., aged 86 years, 11 months and 12 days. She was married to Samuel M. Briscoe March 23, 1851. To this union six children were born, four of whom survive. Della Moore of Midland, W. S. Briscoe, Council Bluff, Iowa, W. L. Briscoe and Mrs. William Fox both of Stinesville. She united with the Baptist Church more than forty years ago. She always attended church regularly until failing health and the infirmities of old age in recent years deprived her of that privilege. Her husband died in the army in 1863, leaving her at the age of 35, with five little children and 500 miles from her native home and people. Mrs. Briscoe's father served in the War of 1812 and also in the Mexican War. Her husband died in the civil war. Two of her grandsons, Scott Fox and Ray Moore, and her great-grandson, William Willard Fox, are in the active service in the European war. Her surviving relatives are four children, ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Rev. W. T. Miller conducted the last rites at the Old Baptist Church at Chambersville, where interment took place. The beautiful floral offerings that adorned the casket gave mute evidence of the love and esteem in which Mother Briscoe was held. The choir sang her favorite selections. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were William C. Fox and family, Oolitic; William McCown, Anchor, Ill.; Chas. McCown and family, Midland; Mrs. Della and Ray Moore, Mrs. Wilson and children, Midland; Ross Fox and family, Gosport; Frank Fox and family, Gosport; J. M. Van Buskirk and wife, Sand College; Mrs. Ernest Royer, Spencer; Mrs. Ione Wash and children, Frank, Ky.

x. Mary Ann Briscoe⁴⁸⁵, born 03 Apr 1834 in Stinesville, Monroe Co., Indiana⁴⁸⁵; died 15 May 1914 in Greene, Butler Co., Iowa⁴⁸⁶; married (1) Philander Button 04 Mar 1849 in Kosciusko Co., Indiana⁴⁸⁷; born in New York⁴⁸⁸; died Unknown; married (2) Guido Theobald Christoff Krafft 1853⁴⁸⁹; born 1827 in Aaken, Rhineland, Prussia⁴⁹⁰; died Unknown; married (3) David Reams 04 Jan 1863 in Riceland, Freeborn Co., Minnesota^491,492; born 07 Jun 1836 in Canton, Stark Co., Ohio⁴⁹³; died 23 Feb 1917 in Greene, Butler Co., Iowa⁴⁹³.

Notes for Mary Ann Briscoe:

Obituary from The Iowa Recorder newspaper at Greene, Butler Co., Iowa, 20 May 1914. Mary Ann Briscoe was born in St. Joe County, Indiana, April 3, 1834 and died in Greene, Iowa May 15, 1914, at the ripe age of 80 years, 1 month and 12 days. In 1848 she was married to Mr. Button. To this union were born two daughters, Mrs. Melvina Packman of Webster City, Iowa, now deceased and Mrs. Roe of St. Paul, Minn., who survives her. In 1853 she was united in marriage to Mr. Guido Craft. One daughter was born to them, Mrs. Henrietta Reynolds of this city. In 1862 she married Mr. David Reams, in Albert Lea, Minn., who survives her. Mrs. Reams united with the United Brethren in Christ church about forty years ago, and later having removed to Marble Rock, Iowa, and there being no church of her choice there, she joined the Baptist church of that place, in which communion she remained to the end. The funeral was held from the home on Second street on Sabbath afternoon, conducted by Rev. L. L. Lockard. Miss Grace Ellis and Mrs. C. H. Bunker furnishing appropriate music and the body was interred in Rose Hill cemetery.

xi. Elias H. Briscoe⁴⁹⁴, born 1835 in Monroe Co., Indiana^494,495; died Aft. 1870; married Louisa Long Abt. 1854; born 1831 in Indiana⁴⁹⁶; died Unknown.

Notes for Elias H. Briscoe:

On the 1860 U. S. Census of Decorah, Winneshiek Co., Iowa, Elias Briscow [sic] appears with his wife Louise and sons William A. and Samuel M.

On the 1870 U. S. Census of Napa, Napa Co., California, Elias H. Briscoe, age 34, born in Kentucky and working as a carpenter is living with Sarah Briscoe age 40 born in Pennsylvania. Elias' sons William, Samuel and James are living with their mother and her husband Andrew O. Lewis at Bluffton, Winneshiek Co., Iowa.

Ancestry.com submitters Edward and Sharon Froeschle show Elias living in Topeka, Kansas from 1883 to 1890. Two of his sons also lived in Topeka, William and Samuel.

Last living Napa, California 1870.

Notes for Louisa Long:

On the 1870 U. S. Census of Bluffton, Winneshiek Co., Iowa, Louisa appears with her 2nd husband Andrew O. Lewis age 51, born in New York. They have a daughter Mary E. Lewis born December 1869. Also in the household are her sons, William A. Briscoe age 15, Samuel M. Briscoe, age 12 and James R. Briscoe age 10.

xii. Elizabeth Briscoe⁴⁹⁷, born 13 Feb 1838 in Indiana^498,499,500; died 02 Oct 1903^501,502; married Nicholas Reams 30 May 1852 in Decorah, Winneshiek Co., Iowa^503,504; born 09 Apr 1829 in Canton, Stark Co., Ohio⁵⁰⁴; died 16 Jan 1904 in St. Charles Twp., Floyd Co., Iowa⁵⁰⁴.

Notes for Nicholas Reams:

On the 1870 U. S. Census of St. Charles Township, Floyd Co., Iowa, Nicholas Reems [sic] appears with his wife Elizabeth and children David, July J. Mary E., Jery and Crayton. Nicholas is a farmer.

On the 1880 U. S. Census of St. Charles Township, Floyd Co., Iowa, Nicholas Reames [sic] appears with his wife Elizabeth and children Moneitha, Jeremiah and Shental (???). Nicholas' father-in-law Jeremiah Briscoe is living in the household. Nicholas is a farmer.

On the 1900 U. S. Census of St. Charles, Floyd Co., Iowa, Nicholas Reann [sic] appears with his wife Elizabeth. Nicholas is 71 years old and Elizabeth is 63. They have been married 49 years. Elizabeth is the mother of 9, 4 currently living.

xiii. William H. Briscoe⁵⁰⁵, born Mar 1842 in Kentucky^506,507; died Aft. 1900⁵⁰⁷; married (1) Hulda A. Dobbs 28 Dec 1864 in Monroe Co., Indiana⁵⁰⁸; born 1852 in Indiana⁵⁰⁹; died 15 Mar 1883 in Monroe Co., Indiana⁵¹⁰; married (2) Mary ??? 1883⁵¹¹; born 1857 in Indiana⁵¹¹; died 26 Oct 1913 in Monroe Co., Indiana⁵¹².

Notes for William H. Briscoe:

On the 1870 U. S. Census of Perry, Monroe Co., Indiana, William Briscoe age 26 appears with his wife Huldah A. and children William C. and Rosabel. William is a laborer.

1880 Census in Bloomington, Monroe Co., Indiana.

On the 1900 U. S. Census of Bloomington, Monroe Co., Indiana, William H. Briscoe appears with his wife Mary and daughters Mabel, Nora, Roxie and Dorothy. William and Mary have been married 17 years. Mary is the mother of 6, 4 of whom are currently living. William works as a foundry blacksmith. The family is living at 822 W. 8th Street.

Last living Bloomington, Monroe Co., Indiana.

xiv. Harrison Briscoe⁵¹³, born 1845 in Monroe Co., Indiana⁵¹⁴; died Unknown.

xv. Hezekiah Briscoe⁵¹⁵, born 1845 in Indiana^515,516; died 13 Jan 1862 in Pacific, Franklin Co., Missouri in the Civil War⁵¹⁷

Notes for Hezekiah Briscoe:

The Winneshiek Co., Iowa GenWeb site shows Hezekiah Brisco of Decorah, Iowa was with the Ninth Iowa Infantry, Company H. He died at Pacific, Missouri 13 Jan. 1862.

14 xvi. Thomas Jefferson Briscoe, born 31 May 1846 in Monroe Co., Indiana; died 03 Sep 1908 in Roseburg, Douglas Co., Oregon; married (1) Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cross 10 Apr 1866 in Charles City, Floyd Co., Iowa; married (2) Jennie Lee Clason 27 Nov 1876 in Charles City, Floyd Co., Iowa.

xvii. Catherine B. Briscoe⁵¹⁸, born 03 Aug 1847 in Monroe Co., Indiana^{519,520,521,522}; died 14 Apr 1930 in Mortlach, Saskatchewan, Canada⁵²²; married Chauncey Waite 28 Sep 1863 in Winneshiek Co., Iowa⁵²³; born 1837 in Pennsylvania⁵²⁴; died 02 Jul 1894 in Chippewa Co., Wisconsin⁵²⁵.

Notes for Catherine B. Briscoe:

Ancestry.com entry from Edward & Sharon Froeschle:

According to R. M. Briscoe, his sister lived in Wisconsin in 1890.

On the 1900 U. S. Census of Cleveland, Chippewa Co., Wisconsin, Catherine Waite appears as a widow with her children Otis, Grace, May and Walter. Catherine states she has been married 35 years, and is the mother of 7, 6 of whom are currently living. Catherine and Otis are farmers.

On the 1906 Canada census of Assinibola West District, Saskatchewan, Catherine Waite appears with her children Otes, May and Walter.

On the 1911 Canada Census of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Otis Waite appears as head of a household which includes his sister May and mother Catherine. Listed directly after the family is Walter Waite, head of household. All male members are farmers. They came to Canada in 1905. Otis, May and Walter are single. Catherine is a widow. Catherine states she was born Aug. 1842.

On the 1920 U. S. Census of Superior, Douglas Co., Wisconsin, Catherine Waite is in the household of her son-in-law Richard A. Sheff and her daughter Alice H. Richard is doing electrical work on a coal dock. There are no children in the household.

Obituary from The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, April 17, 1930: Mrs. C. Waite Passes Away at Mortlach. The death occurred at her residence in Mortlach of Mrs. Catherine Waite, 83, on Monday evening. The late Mrs. Waite was amongst the pioneers of this distract, coming here as a widow with her five children from the Western States and landing at Caron before there were any buildings. She leaves to mourn her three daughters, Mrs. Compeau north of Mortlach, Mrs. Aultman south of Parkbeg, and Mrs. Sheff of Superior, Wis., U.S.A. and one son Walter of Mortlach. Mrs. Waite was taken sick about two weeks ago with a cold which developed into pneumonia. The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 2.5 o'clock from the United Church.

Notes for Chauncey Waite:

On the 1870 U. S. Census of Pleasant Grove, Floyd Co., Iowa, Chancey Wait appears with his wife Catherine and children Louisa C. and Juda M. Chancey is a farmer.

On the 1880 U. S. Census of East Fallowfield, Crawford Co., Pennsylvania, Chancy Wait appears with his wife Catherine and children Clara, Juda, Otus, and Gracie. The 3 older children were born in Iowa and Gracie was born in Pennsylvania. Chancy is a farmer.

30. John Jacob Clason⁵²⁶, born 16 Jun 1834 in Purley Creek, Steuben Co., New York⁵²⁶; died 08 Oct 1922 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois⁵²⁷. He was the son of 60. Benjamin Clason and 61. Cornelia Maria Acker. He married 31. Permelia A. Johnson 22 Mar 1856 in Oak Grove, Dodge Co., Wisconsin⁵²⁸.

31. Permelia A. Johnson^528,529, born 19 Jul 1837 in New York^530,531; died 13 Jan 1881 in Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa⁵³².

Notes for John Jacob Clason:

On the 1870 U. S. Census of West Union, Fayette Co., Iowa, Jacob Clayson appears with his wife P. A. and children E.A., T. S., A.l., A. C., and H. J. Also in the household is a housekeeper S. S. Ewer. Jacob is working as an agent for sewing machines.

1880 United States Census 3rd Ward, Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa shows Jacob, Permelia, Avis C., Attie J., Myrtle and Willie. Jacob repairs sewing machines.

Notes for Permelia A. Johnson:

On the 1860, 1870 and 1880 census Permelia's place of birth is New York.

Children of John Clason and Permelia Johnson are:

i. Evaline "Effie" Helena Clason⁵³³, born 17 Apr 1857 in Jacksonville, Chickasaw Co., Iowa^534,535; died 17 Jan 1918 in Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa⁵³⁶; married Albert S. Coler 02 Oct 1875 in Charles City, Floyd Co., Iowa⁵³⁷; born 01 May 1850 in New York^538,539; died 08 Mar 1932 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa⁵⁴⁰.

Notes for Evaline "Effie" Helena Clason:

Obituary from the Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, Thursday, January 24, 1918: A Good Woman Called. Mrs. A. S. Coler Answers Final Summons After Illness of Only Week. funeral was Held Sunday. Mrs. A. S. Coler, one of Nashua's long time residents and a woman highly respected in the community, passed way last Thursday morning after a week's illness from pneumonia. Deceased had lived in this city since her early womanhood and was always active in church and social affairs of the community and her death will be mourned by a wide circle of friends who sympathize deeply with the bereaved husband and two daughters in their great sorrow. Effie Helena Clason was the eldest of seven children born to J. J. and Pamela Clason. She was born at Jacksonville, Ia., April 17, 1857, at the time of her death, which occurred at Nashua Jan. 17, 1918, she was 60 years and 9 months old. At the age of 12 she went to live with her family at West Union, Iowa, and after a residence there of six years came to live at Nashua, where she has resided ever since. On October 5, 1875, she was married to Albert S. Coler and in the spring of 1876 Mr. and Mrs. Coler moved into the home in which our sister passed away; nearly forty-two years continuous residence in one home is very nearly a record for this part of the country. Three children came to bless the home life of Brother and Sister Coler. Mrs. Blanche Becker of Waterloo; Louis, who died in infancy, and Mrs. Lulu Becker, Nashua. Besides her husband and daughters, Mrs. Coler leaves an aged father who resides at Chicago and who has passed the 84th milestone of life's way; also four sisters and a brother. Mrs. Alta Schrenkel of Minneapolis, Mrs. Abie Dalton of Chicago, Mrs. Harriett Taylor of Nashua, Mrs. Myrtle Curtin of Boston, Mass., and Will B. Clason of Minneapolis. Mrs. Coler has been a member of the M. E. church since early childhood and has shown her devotion to it in numerous ways, and for many years took great delight in beautifying it with the flowers she loved so much. Our sister never enjoyed robust health and when she contracted a had cold the outlook was serious. After a few days of intense suffering she fell asleep from which there is no awakening until the day of the Lord shall come. The sadness of this hour is known of only to those who are parting from a devoted wife, or mother, or sister and we say "Goodbye" with hope that we may meet again, where pain and sorrow are never known and where the peace of God reigns for aye. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday at 2 p.m., Rev. H. D. Green of the M. E. church officiating, assisted by Rev. W. V. Whitten, rector of the Episcopal church, Glenwood, Iowa, Brother-in-law of Mr. Coler, who with his wife were present at the obsequies. Burial was made at Oak Hill.

Notes for Albert S. Coler:

On the 1880 U. S. Census of Bradford Township, Chickasaw Co., Iowa, Albert Coler appears with his wife Effie, daughter Blanche and son, Louis H., age 9 months. Albert is a painter.

On the 1900 U. S. Census of Chickasaw Co., Iowa Roll 423, Book 2, page 191a, Albert appears with his wife Effie and child Lulu. They stated they have been married 26 years. They had 3 children, 2 of whom are currently alive.

On the 1920 U. S. Census of Bradford, Chickasaw Co., Iowa, Albert Coler, age 70 and a widower appears as head of household with no other family members listed. Occupation shown is none.

On the 1930 U. S. Census of Chickasaw Co., Iowa, Albert Coler is living with his son-in-law August Becker and his daughter Lulu.

15 ii. Jennie Lee Clason, born 04 Apr 1858 in Jacksonville, Chickasaw Co., Iowa; died 27 Jan 1908 in Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa; married Thomas Jefferson Briscoe 27 Nov 1876 in Charles City, Floyd Co., Iowa.

iii. Alta "Allie" LaVerne Clason^541,542, born 01 Jul 1861 in Jacksonville Township, Chickasaw Co., Iowa^543,544; died 21 Jun 1939 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota^545,546; married (1) Orsemus Porter "Frank" Taylor 05 Jun 1876 in St. Charles Township, Floyd Co., Iowa⁵⁴⁷; born 1853 in Wisconsin⁵⁴⁸; died 06 Feb 1892 in Chickasaw Co., Iowa⁵⁴⁹; married (2) Joseph Schrankel Aft. 1892; died Bef. 1939⁵⁵⁰.

Notes for Alta "Allie" LaVerne Clason:

Address book belonging to Clara Brisco Smith shows Mrs. Joe Schrankel, 1727 East 43rd St., Minneapolis, MN with a notation of "aunt." This was used to narrowed down the possibilities. It proved out to be Alta Clason.

Obituary from Minneapolis Journal, Friday Evening, 23 June 1939: SCHRANKEL, ALTA L.---Age 77, 2548 Pleasant av., passed away Wednesday. Survived by two daughters and four sons. Services Saturday afternoon at 3:30. Welander-Quist Chapel. Chicago av at 19th st. Interment Crystal Lake cemetery.

iv. Avis Cornelia Clason⁵⁵¹, born Jul 1864 in Iowa^551,552; died 11 Feb 1920 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois⁵⁵³; married (1) James A. Berry 09 Feb 1881 in Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa^554,555; died Bet. 1888 - 1895; married (2) Joseph Dalton 1895⁵⁵⁶; born Aug 1858 in Pennsylvania⁵⁵⁷; died Aft. 1920.

Notes for Avis Cornelia Clason:

Avis' death certificate states she was a housewife, lived at 508 N. State Street, Chicago, Illinois. She had lived in Chicago for 20 years. She died of carcinoma of rectum.

The Schuyler Sun newspaper, Feb. 19, 1920 Page 10, Column 3: The remains of Mrs. Avis Dalton who passed away at her home in Chicago Wednesday of last week were brought to Schuyler Saturday by her daughter, Mrs. R.O. Woodwater *, for interment. Funeral services were held at Chicago and also in this city Monday afternoon at the O'Callahan & Son undertaking parlors, Rev. J. J. Cooke, pastor of the Presbyterian church of this city officiating.

Mrs. Dalton had suffered greatly for the past year from cancer. She resided in Omaha for eighteen years prior to her moving to Chicago ten years ago. She was 56 years of age. It was her wish to be buried in the Schuyler cemetery where rest the remains of her two little grandsons, sons of Mr. and Mrs. R.O. Woodworth.

The surviving relatives are three daughters, Mrs. R.O. Woodworth of Chicago, Mrs. Marjorie Willard of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Mrs. Mude [spelling error should be Maud] Winegar of Chicago, and one son James Berry of St. Louis, MO, and the husband, Joseph Dalton of Chicago, Ill.

Mr. Woodworth is a former Schuyler boy. He is a nephew of Mrs. Howard Chronister and Mrs. E.D. Ralston of this city.

*misspelling ?

v. Harriet "Hattie" Janette Clason⁵⁵⁸, born 29 Sep 1866 in West Union, Fayette Co., Iowa⁵⁵⁹; died 24 Nov 1954 in Charles City, Floyd Co., Iowa⁵⁵⁹; married Charles W. Taylor 12 Jul 1882 in Charles City, Floyd Co., Iowa^560,561; born Aug 1865 in Wisconsin^562,563; died Unknown.

Notes for Harriet "Hattie" Janette Clason:

Newspaper clippings of obituary of Hattie Taylor:

Nashua: Mrs. Hattie Taylor, 88, Wednesday at her home following a fall: born Sept. 29, 1866, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Clason; educated in the West Union and Osage school; married to Charles Taylor, July 12, 1882; active in the Methodist church for many years and was a past secretary of the Sunset Club of that church; leaves daughter Mrs. Laura Ableiter of Nashua; husband died several years ago; funeral was Saturday.

Aged Nashua Woman Hurt in Fall Dies. Nashua---Mrs. Hattie Taylor, 89, widow of Charles Taylor, died Wednesday night in Cedar Valley hospital at Charles City of a skull fracture suffered in a fall Wednesday. She has a ground floor apartment at the Kirkland hotel here and had been shopping for groceries. It was believed that as she started to enter her apartment the wind blew a storm door against her knocking her down. Her only survivor is a daughter, Mrs. Laura Ableiter, Nashua, who had gone to Chicago some time ago on a visit.

Notes for Charles W. Taylor:

1900 Census of the United States Chickasaw Co., Iowa, Bradford Township in Nashua Town, Page 195, line 22. It shows Charles Taylor born August 1865, age 34, married 17 years and working for a department store. His father is the only family member with him. The father is listed as James P. Taylor, born October 1821, a widow born in New York and occupation as thresher.

Marriage Notes for Harriet Clason and Charles Taylor:

Charles Taylor listed residence as Nashua, Iowa and occupation as painting.

vi. Myrtle Marie Clason^564,565, born Apr 1872 in West Union, Fayette Co., Iowa^{566,567,568,569}; died 12 Jun 1931 in Winthrop, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts⁵⁷⁰; married David Curtin 11 Jun 1889 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota^571,572,573; born Dec 1854 in Bathhurst, Gloucester Co., New Brunswick, Canada^574,575; died 12 Oct 1934 in Winthrop, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts⁵⁷⁶.