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Person Page 901

John Buchanan Smith1,2,3

ID# 9001, (1883 - 1956)

Parents:

FatherJohn Smith (Mar 1850 - bef 1910)
MotherSusan Ann Benner (17 Sep 1843 - 2 Jan 1927)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Jacob K. and Christiana Ohl Riegel

Key Events:

Birth: 16 Jan 1883, Platte Co., Missouri,4,5,6
Marriage: 24 Jul 1926, Leavenworth, Kansas, Francis Anna Morris (b. 9 Sep 1901, d. 7 Jun 1953)7,8,9
Marriage: Francis Elizabeth Brown (b. Oct 1892, d. 16 Dec 1980)10
Death: 29 Jun 1956, Tracy, Platte Co., Missouri,11
Burial: 2 Jul 1956, Saint Joseph Memorial Park, St Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri,11

Narrative:

John Buchanan Smith was born on 16 Jan 1883 in Platte Co., MissouriG.4,5,6
     He moved to Oklahoma with his parents before 1900. He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Iowa Twp., Lincoln Co., Oklahoma, G in the household of his parents, John Smith and Susan Ann Benner.12
     He was listed as a farmer in the 1900 census, presumably working on the family farm. In the 1910 census he was listed as farm laborer, working out, apparently meaning he was working for others.13,14
     He returned to MissouriG with his mother, apparently after the death of his father. He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Carroll Twp., Platte Co., Missouri, G in the household of his mother.15
     John has not been found in the 1920 census. He was not living with mother, who was living in Preston Twp., Platte Co., MissouriG, with his older brother Lee.16
     John married first Francis Anna Morris, daughter of William A. Morris and Margaret Jennie Reigle, on 24 Jul 1926 in Leavenworth, KansasG. She had previously been married to Marion Elberg Jennings.7,8,9
     John and Francis have not been found in the 1930 census.
     John and Francis appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri, at 754½ 8th St. G, enumerated 1940, reporting they were renting their home, for $8 per month, and had lived in the same city in 1935.17
     He was a laborer in 1940, working for the W.P.A. He reported he had been out of work 52 weeks, but had worked 13 weeks the prior year, earning $268.17 In the 1950 census he reported his occupation as a janitor at a private home, reporting he had worked 50 hours the prior week.18
     John and Francis appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of St Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri, at 310 So 9th G, enumerated 15 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm.19
     His wife died on 7 Jun 1953 in 3236 Penn St., St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MissouriG.20,21
     John married second Francis Elizabeth Brown, daughter of Benjamin A. Brown and Mary Stines. She was the widow of William Simmons.10
     John died on 29 Jun 1956 in Tracy, Platte Co., MissouriG, at age 73.11 He was buried on 2 Jul 1956 in Saint Joseph Memorial Park, St Joseph, Buchanan Co., MissouriG.11

Children:
     There were no children with Francis Anna Morris

Children:
     There were no children with Francis Elizabeth Brown

Citations

  1. [S12443] John Smith household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lincoln Co., Oklahoma, shows name as Johney Smith.
  2. [S12444] Susan Smith household, 1910 U.S. Census, Platte Co., Missouri, shows name as John Smith.
  3. [S693] McWilliams, "Descendants of Jacob Reigle", shows name as John Buchanan Smith.
  4. [S12443] John Smith household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lincoln Co., Oklahoma, shows month, year, as 1884, age 16, and state.
  5. [S693] McWilliams, "Descendants of Jacob Reigle", shows date, as 16 Jan 1883.
  6. [S12429] John Smith, Standard Certificate of Death, shows date, as 15 Jan 1882, county, and state.
  7. [S693] McWilliams, "Descendants of Jacob Reigle", shows date, city, and state. Writer states in email "Re: Francis Anna Morris" 28 Mar 2015 to author that this information is from Francis Anna's Bible.
  8. [S5602] John Smith household, 1940 U.S. Census, Buchanan Co., Missouri, shows married.
  9. [S5601] Frances Anna Smith, Standard Certificate of Death, shows married.
  10. [S12429] John Smith, Standard Certificate of Death, shows her as his wife.
  11. [S12429] John Smith, Standard Certificate of Death.
  12. [S12443] John Smith household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lincoln Co., Oklahoma.
  13. [S12443] John Smith household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lincoln Co., Oklahoma, shows occupation as farmer.
  14. [S12444] Susan Smith household, 1910 U.S. Census, Platte Co., Missouri, shows occupation as farm laborer and industry as working out.
  15. [S12444] Susan Smith household, 1910 U.S. Census, Platte Co., Missouri.
  16. [S12449] Susan Smith household, 1920 U.S. Census, Platte Co., Missouri.
  17. [S5602] John Smith household, 1940 U.S. Census, Buchanan Co., Missouri.
  18. [S12428] John Smith household, 1950 U.S. Census, Buchanan Co., Missouri, shows occupation as janitor and industry as private home.
  19. [S12428] John Smith household, 1950 U.S. Census, Buchanan Co., Missouri.
  20. [S5601] Frances Anna Smith, Standard Certificate of Death, shows date, address, city, county, and state.
  21. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 125175953, Frances Anna Morris Smith, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.

Thomas W. Elliott1,2,3

ID# 9002, (1867 - 1953)

Parents:

FatherWilliam Elliott

Key Events:

Birth: 23 Jan 1867, Howard Co., Maryland,4,5,6
Marriage: abt 1895, Ida S. Miller (b. 27 Nov 1872, d. 13 Aug 1915)7,8,9
Death: 8 Feb 1953, 4700 Franklin St., Swatara Twp., Harvard Co., Pennsylvania,10
Burial: 11 Feb 1953, Overlin Cemetery, Oberlin,10

Narrative:

Thomas W. Elliott was born on 23 Jan 1867 in Howard Co., MarylandG.4,5,6
     Thomas married Ida S. Miller, daughter of Thomas Miller and Frances Perkey, about 1895.7,8,9
     Thomas and Ida appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Swatara Twp., Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 19 Jun 1900, reporting that they were renting their home. Their children Verna, Elizabeth, and Mary were listed as living with them.1
     Thomas and Ida appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Swatara Twp., Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, at Reading Pike G, enumerated 10 May 1910, reporting that they were renting their home. Their children Elizabeth, Mary, Thomas, Mable, Louisa, Bertha, and Edna were listed as living with them.11
     His wife died on 13 Aug 1915 in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PennsylvaniaG.12,13,14
     Thomas appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Swatara Twp., Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, at Pelffers Lane G, enumerated 17 Jan 1920, reporting that he was renting his home. His children Mable, Bertha, and Edna were listed as living with him, as were his daughter Elizabeth and her husband, Henry George Frederick Larson.15
     Thomas appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Swatara Twp., Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, at Pelffers Lane G, enumerated 10 Apr 1930, reporting that he was renting his home, for $8 per month, and owned a radio. His children Thomas and Bertha were listed as living with him, as was Chester S. Houch, listed as his grandson.2
     Thomas appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Swatara Twp., Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, at Fortieth St. G, enumerated 5 Apr 1940, reporting that he was renting his home, for $8 per month. His daughter Mable was listed as living with him, as were her son Robert, age 19, Chester S. Houch, listed as his grandson.16
     He was a farm laborer, and a dairyman by 1919, operating a farm.17,18,19,20 He was a laborer by 1925, and by 1930 he was working as a quarryman at a stone quarry. By 1940 he was a laborer working on a farm, and reported, at age 70, he had worked 80 hours the last week of March. He reported he had worked 20 weeks the prior year, earning $125. He reported in the 1950 census his occupation was gathering stones, but he was unable to work.21,22,16,23
     Thomas appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Swatara, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, at 215 N. 40th St G, enumerated 10 Apr 1950, reporting he lived in a home that was not on a farm.24
     Thomas died on 8 Feb 1953 in 4700 Franklin St., Swatara Twp., Harvard Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 86.10 He was buried on 11 Feb 1953 in Overlin Cemetery, OberlinG.10

Children:
      Children with Ida S. Miller

Thomas and Ida had an additional child, name unknown, who died befor 1910.25
  1. Verna Mae Elliott+ (Mar 1896 - 1980)
  2. Elizabeth Minerva Elliott (Oct 1897 - )
  3. Mary Horton Elliott (13 Feb 1899 - 17 Oct 1918)
  4. Thomas W. Elliott (abt 1901 - )
  5. Mable Ruth Elliott (abt 1902 - )
  6. Louisa Elliott (13 Oct 1903 - 24 Dec 1911)
  7. Bertha E. Elliott (abt 1906 - )
  8. Edna M. Elliott (abt Jan 1909 - )
  9. William Elliott (14 Feb 1912 - 19 Feb 1912)

Citations

  1. [S5274] Thomas Elliott household, 1900 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.
  2. [S5279] Thomas W. Elliott household, 1930 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.
  3. [S5281] Thomas (G) Elliott, Certificate of Death, shows name as Thomas -- Elliott, with middle initial G written in later.
  4. [S5281] Thomas (G) Elliott, Certificate of Death, shows date, with year as 1867, county, and state.
  5. [S5274] Thomas Elliott household, 1900 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows month, year, as 1870, age 30, and state.
  6. [S5273] Thomas Elliott household, 1910 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 39 and state.
  7. [S5274] Thomas Elliott household, 1900 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows married 5 years.
  8. [S5273] Thomas Elliott household, 1910 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows married 16 years.
  9. [S5279] Thomas W. Elliott household, 1930 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows his first marriage at age 25.
  10. [S5281] Thomas (G) Elliott, Certificate of Death.
  11. [S5273] Thomas Elliott household, 1910 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.
  12. [S5282] Ida Elliott, Certificate of Death.
  13. [S5272] Leslie Odos Morris and Verna May Elliott, Application for Marriage License, Dauphin County, shows her as dead.
  14. [S5278] Thomas Elliott household, 1920 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows her husband as a widower.
  15. [S5278] Thomas Elliott household, 1920 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.
  16. [S5280] Thomas Elliott Sr. household, 1940 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.
  17. [S5274] Thomas Elliott household, 1900 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as servant.
  18. [S5273] Thomas Elliott household, 1910 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as laborer, industry as farm.
  19. [S5272] Leslie Odos Morris and Verna May Elliott, Application for Marriage License, Dauphin County, shows occupation as dairyman.
  20. [S5278] Thomas Elliott household, 1920 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as farmer, industry as general farm.
  21. [S5276] Carl E. Larson and Edna M. Elliott, Application for Marriage License, Dauphin County, shows occupation as laborer.
  22. [S5279] Thomas W. Elliott household, 1930 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows Occupation as qurryman, industry as stone quarry.
  23. [S12856] Thomas Elliott household, 1950 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as gathering stones for kils, industry as stone quarry, and unable to work.
  24. [S12856] Thomas Elliott household, 1950 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.
  25. [S5273] Thomas Elliott household, 1910 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows her as the mother of 9, with 8 living.

Ida S. Miller1,2,3

ID# 9003, (1872 - 1915)

Parents:

FatherThomas Miller (abt 1838 - )
MotherFrances Perkey (abt 1840 - )

Key Events:

Birth: 27 Nov 1872, Erhaut, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania,4,5,6,7
Marriage: abt 1895, Thomas W. Elliott (b. 23 Jan 1867, d. 8 Feb 1953)8,9,10
Death: 13 Aug 1915, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania,11,12,13
Burial: 16 Aug 1915, Overlin Cemetery, Harrisburg,11

Narrative:

Ida S. Miller was born on 27 Nov 1872 in Erhaut, Dauphin Co., PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6,7 She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of East Hanover Twp., Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, G in the household of her parents, Thomas Miller and Frances Perkey.14
     Ida married Thomas W. Elliott, son of William Elliott, about 1895.8,9,10
     Ida and Thomas appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Swatara Twp., Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 19 Jun 1900, reporting that they were renting their home. Their children Verna, Elizabeth, and Mary were listed as living with them.15
     Ida and Thomas appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Swatara Twp., Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, at Reading Pike G, enumerated 10 May 1910, reporting that they were renting their home. Their children Elizabeth, Mary, Thomas, Mable, Louisa, Bertha, and Edna were listed as living with them.16
     Ida died on 13 Aug 1915 in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 42.11,12,13 She was buried on 16 Aug 1915 in Overlin Cemetery, HarrisburgG.11

Children:
      Children with Thomas W. Elliott

Thomas and Ida had an additional child, name unknown, who died befor 1910.17
  1. Verna Mae Elliott+ (Mar 1896 - 1980)
  2. Elizabeth Minerva Elliott (Oct 1897 - )
  3. Mary Horton Elliott (13 Feb 1899 - 17 Oct 1918)
  4. Thomas W. Elliott (abt 1901 - )
  5. Mable Ruth Elliott (abt 1902 - )
  6. Louisa Elliott (13 Oct 1903 - 24 Dec 1911)
  7. Bertha E. Elliott (abt 1906 - )
  8. Edna M. Elliott (abt Jan 1909 - )
  9. William Elliott (14 Feb 1912 - 19 Feb 1912)

Citations

  1. [S5283] Thomas Miller household, 1880 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Ida Miller.
  2. [S5274] Thomas Elliott household, 1900 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Ida S. Elliott.
  3. [S5282] Ida Elliott, Certificate of Death, shows father's surname as Miller.
  4. [S5282] Ida Elliott, Certificate of Death, shows date, with year as 1871, and county.
  5. [S5274] Thomas Elliott household, 1900 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows month, year, as 1872, age 27, and state.
  6. [S5283] Thomas Miller household, 1880 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 7 and state.
  7. [S5275] Henry George Frederick Larson and Elizabeth Minerva Elliott, Application for Marriage License, Dauphin County, shows town.
  8. [S5274] Thomas Elliott household, 1900 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows married 5 years.
  9. [S5273] Thomas Elliott household, 1910 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows married 16 years.
  10. [S5279] Thomas W. Elliott household, 1930 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows his first marriage at age 25.
  11. [S5282] Ida Elliott, Certificate of Death.
  12. [S5272] Leslie Odos Morris and Verna May Elliott, Application for Marriage License, Dauphin County, shows her as dead.
  13. [S5278] Thomas Elliott household, 1920 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows her husband as a widower.
  14. [S5283] Thomas Miller household, 1880 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.
  15. [S5274] Thomas Elliott household, 1900 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.
  16. [S5273] Thomas Elliott household, 1910 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.
  17. [S5273] Thomas Elliott household, 1910 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows her as the mother of 9, with 8 living.

Charles Lafett McNatt1,2,3

ID# 9004, (1878 - 1966)

Parents:

FatherJ. Elie McNatt (abt 1850 - )
MotherElisabeth (abt 1852 - )

Key Events:

Birth: 20 Jan 1878, Texas Co., Missouri,4,5,6,7
Marriage: 24 Feb 1897, Douglas Co., Missouri, Elizabeth Jane Spurlock (b. 17 Nov 1880, d. 6 Jul 1964)8,9,10
Death: 6 Jul 1966, Tulsa, Oklahoma,11,12,13
Burial: Stilwell Cemetery, Stilwell, Adair Co., Oklahoma,14

Narrative:

Charles Lafett McNatt was born on 20 Jan 1878 in Texas Co., MissouriG.4,5,6,7
     He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Pierce Twp., Texas Co., Missouri, G in the household of his parents, J. Elie McNatt and Elisabeth.15
     Charles married Elizabeth Jane Spurlock, daughter of John Spurlock, on 24 Feb 1897 in Douglas Co., MissouriG, with Rev. John A. Spurlock, Baptist minister, officating. Her father had given permission for her marriage since she was under the age of 18. Charles was under the age of 21 and should also have gotten permission, but he claimed to be over 21.8,9,10
     Charles and Elizabeth appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Finley Twp., Webster Co., Missouri G, enumerated 19 Jun 1900, reporting that they rented their home. Their daughter Anna was listed as living with them.16
     Charles and Elizabeth appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Findley Twp., Douglas Co., Missouri G, enumerated 25 Apr 1910, reporting that they were renting their home. Their children Maude, Bessie, John, Violet, and Charles were listed as living with them, as was her father, John Spurlock.17
     Charles and Elizabeth moved their family to Iowa, settling near Shenandoah, about 1914.18,19 They appeared on the 1915 State Census of Fisher Twp., Fremont Co., IowaG, reporting that they did not own their home. Their children Maude, Bessie, John, Violet, Charles, and Ollie were listed as living with them. The parents reported they were affiliated with the Christian Union Church.20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27
     Charles and Elizabeth moved their family to Oklahoma about 1917. Charles registered for the draft for World War I on 12 Sep 1918, while living at Lyons, Adair Co., OklahomaG, reporting he was a farmer in Lyons.28
     Charles and Elizabeth took in Odus Lester Morris, the infant son of their daughter Maude, after her death in Oct 1918.
     Charles and Elizabeth appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Stillwell, Adair Co., Oklahoma G, enumerated 3 Jan 1920, reporting that they were renting their home. Their children Bessie, John, Violet, Charles, Ollie, and Beulah were listed as living with them, as was their grandson, Odus.29
     Charles and Elizabeth appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Stilwell, Adair Co., Oklahoma, at Olive St. G, enumerated 9 Apr 1930, reporting that they owned a home valued at $2,500, but did not own a radio. Their children Charles, Ollie, Beulah, and Violet were listed as living with them, as were Violet's sons Roy and Coy Briggs, and their grandson Odus.30
     Charles registered for the draft for World War II on 27 Apr 1942, while living at Stilwell, Adair Co., OklahomaG, reporting he was employed as a blacksmith for the W.P.A.3
     He was a farmer in 1900 in Missouri, and a blacksmith, doing horse shoeing by 1910. He worked as a laborer in Iowa, reporting in 1915 that he had been unemployed four months the prior year, but had earned $400.31,32,20 He returned to blacksmithing in Oklahoma, calling himself a mechanic doing blacksmith work in 1920.33,34
     Charles and Elizabeth appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Stilwell, Adair Co., Oklahoma, at N. 7th St. G, enumerated 14 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm and they lived in the same house the year before. Both reported they were unable to work. But he reported $600 and a relative in the household (apparently her) $384 in interest, pensions, etc. the prior year
.35
     His wife died on 6 Jul 1964.36
     Charles died on 6 Jul 1966 in Tulsa, OklahomaG, at age 88.11,12,13 He was buried in Stilwell Cemetery, Stilwell, Adair Co., OklahomaG, next to his wife.14

Children:
     Children with Elizabeth Jane Spurlock:

  1. Maude McNatt+ (Apr 1899 - 18 Oct 1918)
  2. Bessie Mae McNatt (23 Jan 1902 - 14 Jan 1978)
  3. John McNatt (28 Oct 1904 - 7 Jul 1989)
  4. Violet McNatt (26 Mar 1907 - 2 Dec 1996)
  5. Charles McNatt (26 Feb 1910 - 29 Sep 1983)
  6. Ollie McNatt (26 Jun 1914 - Sep 1985)
  7. Beulah Irene McNatt (21 May 1918 - 4 Mar 1992)

Citations

  1. [S5427] J. Elie Mcnatt household, 1880 U.S. Census, Texas Co., Missouri, shows name as Charley Mcnatt.
  2. [S12874] Marriages Licenses, Douglas Co., Missouri, 1893-1902:302, Charles L. McHatt and Elizabeth J Spurlack.
  3. [S5426] Charles Lafett McNatt, World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Oklahoma.
  4. [S5427] J. Elie Mcnatt household, 1880 U.S. Census, Texas Co., Missouri, shows age 3 and state, as Missouri.
  5. [S5436] Charles McKnatt household, 1900 U.S. Census, Webster Co., Missouri, shows month, year, as 1879, age 21, and state, as Arkansas.
  6. [S5426] Charles Lafett McNatt, World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Oklahoma, shows date, county, and state, as Missouri.
  7. [S12873] Charles L. Mcnatt obituary, Stilwell Democrat-Journal, shows date, county, as Douglas, and state.
  8. [S12874] Marriages Licenses, Douglas Co., Missouri, 1893-1902:302, Elizabeth J. Spurlack and Charles L McHatt, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  9. [S5436] Charles McKnatt household, 1900 U.S. Census, Webster Co., Missouri, shows married 3 years.
  10. [S5424] Charley L. McNatt household, 1930 U.S. Census, Adair Co., Oklahoma, shows married, with his first marriage at age 19 and hers at 17.
  11. [S12873] Charles L. Mcnatt obituary, Stilwell Democrat-Journal, shows date and city.
  12. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 29508147, Charles Layfette McNatt, shows date, as 6th, and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  13. [S1000] "Social Security Death Index," Ancestry.com, record for Charles L. McNatt, Soc. Sec. No. 446-07-7353, shows date, as 15th, and last residence, as 74960 Stilwell, Adair, Oklahoma.
  14. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 29508147, Charles Layfette McNatt, and memorial # 29508489, Elizabeth Jane Spurlock McNatt, includes photo of joint tombstone.
  15. [S5427] J. Elie Mcnatt household, 1880 U.S. Census, Texas Co., Missouri.
  16. [S5436] Charles McKnatt household, 1900 U.S. Census, Webster Co., Missouri.
  17. [S5421] Charley McNatt household, 1910 U.S. Census, Douglas Co., Missouri.
  18. [S5428] C. L. McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp., shows had been in Iowa one year, post office as Shenandoah.
  19. [S5429] Mrs. C. L. McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp., shows had been in Iowa one year, post office as Shenandoah.
  20. [S5428] C. L. McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  21. [S5429] Mrs. C. L. McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  22. [S5430] Maude McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  23. [S5431] Bessie McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  24. [S5432] Johnnie McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  25. [S5433] Violet McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  26. [S5434] Charlie McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  27. [S5435] Ollie McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  28. [S5425] Charley McNatt, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  29. [S5423] Charles L. McNatt household, 1920 U.S. Census, Adair Co., Oklahoma, shows age 3 and state.
  30. [S5424] Charley L. McNatt household, 1930 U.S. Census, Adair Co., Oklahoma.
  31. [S5436] Charles McKnatt household, 1900 U.S. Census, Webster Co., Missouri, shows occupation as farmer.
  32. [S5421] Charley McNatt household, 1910 U.S. Census, Douglas Co., Missouri, shows occupation as blacksmith, industry as horse shoeing.
  33. [S5423] Charles L. McNatt household, 1920 U.S. Census, Adair Co., Oklahoma, shows occupation as mechanic, industry as blacksmith.
  34. [S5424] Charley L. McNatt household, 1930 U.S. Census, Adair Co., Oklahoma, shows occupation as blacksmith, industry as own shop.
  35. [S12872] Charles McNatt household, 1950 U.S. Census, Adair Co., Oklahoma.
  36. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 29508489, Elizabeth Jane Spurlock McNatt, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.

Elizabeth Jane Spurlock1,2,3

ID# 9005, (1880 - 1964)

Parents:

FatherJohn Spurlock (abt 1857 - )

Key Events:

Birth: 17 Nov 1880, Missouri,4,5,6
Marriage: 24 Feb 1897, Douglas Co., Missouri, Charles Lafett McNatt (b. 20 Jan 1878, d. 6 Jul 1966)7,8,9
Death: 6 Jul 1964,4
Burial: Stilwell Cemetery, Stilwell, Adair Co., Oklahoma,10

Narrative:

Elizabeth Jane Spurlock was born on 17 Nov 1880 in MissouriG.4,5,6
     Elizabeth married Charles Lafett McNatt, son of J. Elie McNatt and Elisabeth, on 24 Feb 1897 in Douglas Co., MissouriG, with Rev. John A. Spurlock, Baptist minister, officating. Her father had given permission for her marriage since she was under the age of 18. Charles was under the age of 21 and should also have gotten permission, but he claimed to be over 21.7,8,9
     Elizabeth and Charles appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Finley Twp., Webster Co., Missouri G, enumerated 19 Jun 1900, reporting that they rented their home. Their daughter Anna was listed as living with them.11
     Elizabeth and Charles appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Findley Twp., Douglas Co., Missouri G, enumerated 25 Apr 1910, reporting that they were renting their home. Their children Maude, Bessie, John, Violet, and Charles were listed as living with them, as was her father, John Spurlock.12
     Elizabeth and Charles moved their family to Iowa, settling near Shenandoah, about 1914.13,14 They appeared on the 1915 State Census of Fisher Twp., Fremont Co., IowaG, reporting that they did not own their home. Their children Maude, Bessie, John, Violet, Charles, and Ollie were listed as living with them. The parents reported they were affiliated with the Christian Union Church.15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22
     Elizabeth and Charles moved their family to Oklahoma about 1917.
     Elizabeth and Charles took in Odus Lester Morris, the infant son of their daughter Maude, after her death in Oct 1918. They appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Stillwell, Adair Co., Oklahoma G, enumerated 3 Jan 1920, reporting that they were renting their home. Their children Bessie, John, Violet, Charles, Ollie, and Beulah were listed as living with them, as was their grandson, Odus.23
     Elizabeth and Charles appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Stilwell, Adair Co., Oklahoma, at Olive St. G, enumerated 9 Apr 1930, reporting that they owned a home valued at $2,500, but did not own a radio. Their children Charles, Ollie, Beulah, and Violet were listed as living with them, as were Violet's sons Roy and Coy Briggs, and their grandson Odus.24
     Elizabeth and Charles appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Stilwell, Adair Co., Oklahoma, at N. 7th St. G, enumerated 14 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm and they lived in the same house the year before. Both reported they were unable to work. But he reported $600 and a relative in the household (apparently her) $384 in interest, pensions, etc. the prior year
.25
     Elizabeth died on 6 Jul 1964 at age 83.4 She was buried in Stilwell Cemetery, Stilwell, Adair Co., OklahomaG, next to her husband.10

Children:
     Children with Charles Lafett McNatt:

  1. Maude McNatt+ (Apr 1899 - 18 Oct 1918)
  2. Bessie Mae McNatt (23 Jan 1902 - 14 Jan 1978)
  3. John McNatt (28 Oct 1904 - 7 Jul 1989)
  4. Violet McNatt (26 Mar 1907 - 2 Dec 1996)
  5. Charles McNatt (26 Feb 1910 - 29 Sep 1983)
  6. Ollie McNatt (26 Jun 1914 - Sep 1985)
  7. Beulah Irene McNatt (21 May 1918 - 4 Mar 1992)

Citations

  1. [S12874] Marriages Licenses, Douglas Co., Missouri, 1893-1902:302, Elizabeth J. Spurlack and Charles L McHatt.
  2. [S5421] Charley McNatt household, 1910 U.S. Census, Douglas Co., Missouri, shows name as Elizabeth McNatt, and show husband's father-in-law with surname Spurlock.
  3. [S4746] "County Marriages, 1838-1934," FamilySearch.org, Leslie O Morris and Maude Mcnatt, citing FHL # 1533636, shows name as Elizabeth Spurlock.
  4. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 29508489, Elizabeth Jane Spurlock McNatt, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  5. [S5436] Charles McKnatt household, 1900 U.S. Census, Webster Co., Missouri, shows month, year, age 19, and state.
  6. [S5421] Charley McNatt household, 1910 U.S. Census, Douglas Co., Missouri, shows age 30 and state.
  7. [S12874] Marriages Licenses, Douglas Co., Missouri, 1893-1902:302, Elizabeth J. Spurlack and Charles L McHatt, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  8. [S5436] Charles McKnatt household, 1900 U.S. Census, Webster Co., Missouri, shows married 3 years.
  9. [S5424] Charley L. McNatt household, 1930 U.S. Census, Adair Co., Oklahoma, shows married, with his first marriage at age 19 and hers at 17.
  10. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 29508147, Charles Layfette McNatt, and memorial # 29508489, Elizabeth Jane Spurlock McNatt, includes photo of joint tombstone.
  11. [S5436] Charles McKnatt household, 1900 U.S. Census, Webster Co., Missouri.
  12. [S5421] Charley McNatt household, 1910 U.S. Census, Douglas Co., Missouri.
  13. [S5428] C. L. McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp., shows had been in Iowa one year, post office as Shenandoah.
  14. [S5429] Mrs. C. L. McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp., shows had been in Iowa one year, post office as Shenandoah.
  15. [S5428] C. L. McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  16. [S5429] Mrs. C. L. McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  17. [S5430] Maude McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  18. [S5431] Bessie McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  19. [S5432] Johnnie McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  20. [S5433] Violet McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  21. [S5434] Charlie McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  22. [S5435] Ollie McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  23. [S5423] Charles L. McNatt household, 1920 U.S. Census, Adair Co., Oklahoma, shows age 3 and state.
  24. [S5424] Charley L. McNatt household, 1930 U.S. Census, Adair Co., Oklahoma.
  25. [S12872] Charles McNatt household, 1950 U.S. Census, Adair Co., Oklahoma.

Olive Mae Holloway1,2,3

ID# 9006, (1888 - 1959)

Parents:

FatherGeorge W. Holloway (May 1868 - bef 1920)
MotherRachel Rebecca Warman (Jan 1869 - )
Chart MembershipDescendants of Jacob K. and Christiana Ohl Riegel

Key Events:

Birth: Nov 1888, Plymouth, Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Marriage: 15 Jan 1907, Binghamton Co., New York, Worthington M. Sutton (b. 2 Mar 1886)7,8
Marriage: abt 1926, Leslie Odos Morris (b. Dec 1896, d. 26 Oct 1951)9,10
Divorce: btn 1935 and 1940, Leslie Odos Morris (b. Dec 1896, d. 26 Oct 1951)11
Death: 4 Mar 1959,3
Burial: 6 Mar 1959, Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung Co., New York,3

Narrative:

Olive Mae Holloway was born in Nov 1888 in Plymouth, PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, G in the household of her parents, George W. Holloway and Rachel Rebecca Warman.12
     Olive married first Worthington M. Sutton on 15 Jan 1907 in Binghamton Co., New YorkG.7,8
     She and Worthington, and their children Bryce and George, appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Plymouth Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of her parents.13
     She and Worthington, and their children Bryce, George, William, and Edna, appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Plymouth Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of her mother.14
     Olive married second Leslie Odos Morris, son of William A. Morris and Margaret Jennie Reigle, about 1926, apparently. While no marriage record has been found, they held themselves as married, but it appears he had not divorced is prior wife. He had previously been married to Verna Mae Elliott.9,10
     Olive and Leslie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Plymouth, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at 51 Girard Ave. G, enumerated 11 Apr 1930, reporting that they were renting their home, for $21 per month, and did not own a radio. Her children George, William, and Edna were listed as living with them.15
     Olive and Leslie moved to Elmira, New YorkG, by 1933.16
     Olive and Leslie were divorced between 1935 and 1940.11 Olive and her daughter moved back to PennsylvaniaG after 1937.17
     Olive appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Windham Twp., Wyoming Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 22 Apr 1940, in the household of Peter Corcoran, a farmer, listed as a maid. Her daughter was listed as living with her. They report they had lived in Elmira, New York, in 1935 and she reported she had worked 52 weeks the prior year, earning $300.18
     Olive has not been found in the 1950 census.
     Olive died on 4 Mar 1959 at age 70.3 She was buried on 6 Mar 1959 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung Co., New YorkG.3

Children:
     Children with Worthington M. Sutton:

  1. Bryce Sutton (10 Nov 1907 - Feb 1974)
  2. George Worthington Sutton (22 Oct 1908 - Aug 1959)
  3. Edna Sutton (16 Dec 1913 - Nov 1977)
  4. William E. Sutton (abt 1914 - 3 Jan 1945)

Children:
      Children with Leslie Odos Morris

Lester and Olive's other child is believed to still be living.
  1. Robert Allen Morris (17 Dec 1928 - 1 Jan 1929)

Citations

  1. [S5416] George W. Holloway household, 1900 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Olive M. Holloway.
  2. [S5411] George Holloway household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Olive Sutton, and father's surname as Holloway.
  3. [S12451] Olive Mae Morris obituary, Elmira Advertiser.
  4. [S5416] George W. Holloway household, 1900 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows month, year, and age 11.
  5. [S5411] George Holloway household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 20 and state.
  6. [S5414] Worthington Sutton and Margaret May Deacle, Application for Marriage License, shows town and state.
  7. [S12453] "New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967," Ancestry.com, record for Worthington M. Sutton and Olive M. Holloway, citing certificate no 1070, shows date, county and state.
  8. [S5411] George Holloway household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows married 3 years.
  9. [S5268] Lester Morris household, 1930 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows married, with his first marriage at age 29 and hers at 38.
  10. [S693] McWilliams, "Descendants of Jacob Reigle", shows c. 1926.
  11. [S5418] Peter Corcoran household, 1940 U.S. Census, Wyoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows her as divorced, and a 5-year-old daughter apparently his.
  12. [S5416] George W. Holloway household, 1900 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  13. [S5411] George Holloway household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  14. [S5417] Rebecak Holloway household, 1920 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  15. [S5268] Lester Morris household, 1930 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  16. [S5414] Worthington Sutton and Margaret May Deacle, Application for Marriage License, shows her living in Elmira, New York.
  17. [S5415] Bryce Sutton and Helen Bencarroski, Application for Marriage License, shows her living in Elmira, New York.
  18. [S5418] Peter Corcoran household, 1940 U.S. Census, Wyoming Co., Pennsylvania.

Maude McNatt1,2,3

ID# 9007, (1899 - 1918)

Parents:

FatherCharles Lafett McNatt (20 Jan 1878 - 6 Jul 1966)
MotherElizabeth Jane Spurlock (17 Nov 1880 - 6 Jul 1964)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Jacob K. and Christiana Ohl Riegel

Key Events:

Birth: Apr 1899, Missouri,4,5,6
Marriage: 1 Feb 1916, Sidney, Fremont Co., Iowa, Leslie Odos Morris (b. Dec 1896, d. 26 Oct 1951)7,8,9
Death: 18 Oct 1918, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri,10,11,12
Burial: 21 Oct 1918, Mt. Mora Cemetery, St. Joseph, Missouri,10

Narrative:

Lester & Maude McNatt Morris
courtesy Larry McWilliams
Maude McNatt was born in Apr 1899 in MissouriG.4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Finley Twp., Webster Co., Missouri, G in the household of her parents, Charles Lafett McNatt and Elizabeth Jane Spurlock.13 In the 1900 census her name is listed as Anna L. McNatt, but every other record found shows her given name as Maude. It is unclear whether her parents changed her name after 1900, or the census record is simply in error.14
     She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Findley Twp., Douglas Co., Missouri G, in the household of her parents.15
     She moved to Shenandoah, IowaG, about 1914 with her parents.16,17 She appeared on the 1915 State Census of Fisher Twp., Fremont Co., IowaG, in the household of her parents.18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25
     Maude married Leslie Odos Morris, son of William A. Morris and Margaret Jennie Reigle, on 1 Feb 1916 in Sidney, Fremont Co., IowaG.7,8,9
     Maude died on 18 Oct 1918 in St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MissouriG, at age 19, of influenza.10,11,12 She was buried on 21 Oct 1918 in Mt. Mora Cemetery, St. Joseph, MissouriG.10

Children:
     Child with Leslie Odos Morris:

  1. Odus Lester Morris+ (6 Jan 1916 - 31 Oct 1962)

Citations

  1. [S4746] "County Marriages, 1838-1934," FamilySearch.org, Leslie O Morris and Maude Mcnatt, citing FHL # 1533636.
  2. [S5421] Charley McNatt household, 1910 U.S. Census, Douglas Co., Missouri, shows name as Maude McNatt.
  3. [S5439] Odus L. Morris, Birth Certificate and Affidavit, shows name as Maude McNatt.
  4. [S5436] Charles McKnatt household, 1900 U.S. Census, Webster Co., Missouri, shows month, year, age 1, and state.
  5. [S5421] Charley McNatt household, 1910 U.S. Census, Douglas Co., Missouri, shows age 11 and state.
  6. [S4751] O'Dell, Abstracted Newspaper Index of Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri, marriage extract for McNatt, Maude (or Morris) & Leslie Seibert (or Morris), citing Shenandoah Sentinel Post, 4 Feb 1916 and 9 Feb 1916, shows age as 17 or 18.
  7. [S4746] "County Marriages, 1838-1934," FamilySearch.org, Leslie O Morris and Maude Mcnatt, citing FHL # 1533636, shows date, county, and state.
  8. [S4751] O'Dell, Abstracted Newspaper Index of Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri, marriage extract for McNatt, Maude (or Morris) & Leslie Seibert (or Morris), citing Shenandoah Sentinel Post, 4 Feb 1916 and 9 Feb 1916, shows town.
  9. [S5420] Maude Morris, Certificate of Death, shows her as married.
  10. [S5420] Maude Morris, Certificate of Death.
  11. [S4751] O'Dell, Abstracted Newspaper Index of Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri, death extract for Maud McNatt, citing Shenandoah World 24 Oct 1918, shows city as StJo.
  12. [S5272] Leslie Odos Morris and Verna May Elliott, Application for Marriage License, Dauphin County, shows date.
  13. [S5436] Charles McKnatt household, 1900 U.S. Census, Webster Co., Missouri.
  14. [S5436] Charles McKnatt household, 1900 U.S. Census, Webster Co., Missouri, shows name as Anna L. McKnatt.
  15. [S5421] Charley McNatt household, 1910 U.S. Census, Douglas Co., Missouri.
  16. [S5428] C. L. McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp., shows had been in Iowa one year, post office as Shenandoah.
  17. [S5429] Mrs. C. L. McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp., shows had been in Iowa one year, post office as Shenandoah.
  18. [S5428] C. L. McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  19. [S5429] Mrs. C. L. McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  20. [S5430] Maude McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  21. [S5431] Bessie McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  22. [S5432] Johnnie McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  23. [S5433] Violet McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  24. [S5434] Charlie McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  25. [S5435] Ollie McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.

Verna Mae Elliott1,2,3

ID# 9008, (1896 - 1980)

Parents:

FatherThomas W. Elliott (23 Jan 1867 - 8 Feb 1953)
MotherIda S. Miller (27 Nov 1872 - 13 Aug 1915)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Jacob K. and Christiana Ohl Riegel

Key Events:

Birth: Mar 1896, Paxtang, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Marriage: 13 Oct 1919, Paxtang, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, Leslie Odos Morris (b. Dec 1896, d. 26 Oct 1951)7,8,9
Divorce Fl: Jul 1962, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, Leslie Odos Morris (b. Dec 1896, d. 26 Oct 1951)10,11
Marriage: Mar 1963, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, Walter L. Thompson (b. 5 Jun 1894, d. 4 Jan 1972)12,13,14
Death: 1980,15
Burial: Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania,16

Narrative:

Verna Morris and baby
courtesy Larry McWilliams
Verna Mae Elliott was born in Mar 1896 in Paxtang, Dauphin Co., PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Swatara Twp., Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, G in the household of her parents, Thomas W. Elliott and Ida S. Miller.17
     Verna married first Leslie Odos Morris, son of William A. Morris and Margaret Jennie Reigle, on 13 Oct 1919 in Paxtang, Dauphin Co., PennsylvaniaG, with Rev. Harry B. King officiating. He was the widower of Maude McNatt.7,8,9
     Verna and Leslie settled Ohio after their marriage. They appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Madison Twp., Richland Co., Ohio G, on Lucas Rd., enumerated 6 Jan 1920, reporting that they were renting their home. Also listed as living with them as boarders were seven farm laborers, ranging in age from 16 to 48.18
     Verna and Leslie moved back to PennsylvaniaG about 1924.19
     Leslie apparently married Olive Mae Holloway about 1926. While no marriage record has been found, they held themselves as married.20,21
     Verna appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Shiremanstown, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at 217 Main St. G, enumerated 3 Apr 1930, living in the same dwelling as Reuben Zimmerman and his family, reporting she did not own a radio. Hers was listed as a separate household, but with no indication that rent was being paid, so they may have been relatives, although no relationship has been discovered. Her children Mae and Jane were listed as living with her.22
     Verna appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at 6 West Green G, enumerated 24 Apr 1940, reporting she was renting her home. Her children Mae and Jane were listed as living with her, all reporting they had lived in the same house in 1935. Rubin Zimmerman, in whose home they had been living in 1930, was also listed as living with them, described as a lodger, and reporting he had lived in Shiremanstown in 1935.23
     She was working as a housekeeper in a private home by 1930. By 1940 she was a sewing operator in a textile factory. That year she reported having worked 36 hours the last week of March, and 52 weeks the prior year, earning $780.22,24
     Verna appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at 300 E Main St. G, enumerated 10 Apr 1950, listed at the side of what seems to have been a four-unit building. Nine lodgers were also listed in her household. Her daughter Jane, her husband, and their two children were list in the upper unit.25
     Leslie died on 26 Oct 1951 in Elmira, New YorkG, apparently unknown to Verna.26,27
     Verna filed for divorce from Leslie in Jul 1962 in Cumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, claiming desertion. The suit claimed he was living in Harrisburg. While he had held himself to be married to another woman in the 1930 census, it seems they had not been divorced.10,11 On 8 Feb 1963 the master assigned to review the suit reported he was recommending the divorce be granted, presumably because Leslie did not respond to summons. He announced he would file his findings with the court after ten days. No record of the court's action has been found.28
     Verna married second Walter L. Thompson in Mar 1963 in Cumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG.12,13,14
     Verna died in 1980 at age ~84.15 She was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PennsylvaniaG.16
Research Note, 6 Feb 2015:
The evidence that the Verna M. Morris who appears in the 1930 and 1940 census with her two daughters is the same Verna Mae who married Lester Morris is not totally firm. The assertion that they are the same is based on the following evidence: Lester is known to have returned from Ohio to Pennsylvania between 1920 and 1930 because he appears in Luzerne Co. with his third wife in the 1930 census; Verna is known to have had at least one child, presumably by Lester, because of a photo held by his family inscribed "Verna and baby"; Verna has not been found anywhere else in 1930 or 1940; and the online obituary of the older daughter shows she was born in Madison, Ohio, where Verna and Lester were in 1920. It seems unlikely there would be another Verna M, married name Morris, living in Pennsylvania with a child born in Madison Ohio.

Children:
     Children with Leslie Odos Morris:

  1. Dorothy M. Morris (31 Aug 1920 - 1 Apr 1924)
  2. Mae Theodora Morris (3 May 1922 - 18 Feb 2004)
  3. Jane Louise Morris (5 Nov 1923 - 14 Oct 2010)

Children:
     There were no children with Walter L. Thompson

Citations

  1. [S5272] Leslie Odos Morris and Verna May Elliott, Application for Marriage License, Dauphin County.
  2. [S5274] Thomas Elliott household, 1900 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Verna M. Elliott.
  3. [S5267] Leslie Morris household, 1920 U.S. Census, Richland Co., Ohio, shows name as Verna Morris.
  4. [S5274] Thomas Elliott household, 1900 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, shows month, year, age 4, and state.
  5. [S5272] Leslie Odos Morris and Verna May Elliott, Application for Marriage License, Dauphin County, shows age 23 at marriage 13 Oct 1919, town, and state.
  6. [S5267] Leslie Morris household, 1920 U.S. Census, Richland Co., Ohio, shows age 23 and state.
  7. [S5272] Leslie Odos Morris and Verna May Elliott, Application for Marriage License, Dauphin County, shows date, town, state, and officiant.
  8. [S5267] Leslie Morris household, 1920 U.S. Census, Richland Co., Ohio, shows married.
  9. [S12457] "Divorce suit," The Evening Sentinel, 6 Jul 1962, shows date and city.
  10. [S12457] "Divorce suit," The Evening Sentinel, 6 Jul 1962.
  11. [S5268] Lester Morris household, 1930 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows married, with Lester's first marriage at age 29 and third wife's at 38, placing the marriage at about 1926.
  12. [S12456] "Marriage Licenses," The Evening Sentinel, 19 Mar 1963, shows license issued to Walter L. Thompson and Verna M. Morris.
  13. [S5444] Jane L. Kitzmiller obituary, Malpezzi Funeral Home, shows her mother as Verna Morris Thompson.
  14. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 145933513, Verna Morris Thompson, includes tombstone photo showing same.
  15. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 145933513, Verna Morris Thompson, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  16. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 145933513, Verna Morris Thompson, includes tombstone photo.
  17. [S5274] Thomas Elliott household, 1900 U.S. Census, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.
  18. [S5267] Leslie Morris household, 1920 U.S. Census, Richland Co., Ohio.
  19. [S5442] Verna M. Morris household, 1930 U.S. Census, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows daughter Jane, age 6, as born in Pennsylvania.
  20. [S5268] Lester Morris household, 1930 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows married, with his first marriage at age 29 and hers at 38.
  21. [S693] McWilliams, "Descendants of Jacob Reigle", shows c. 1926.
  22. [S5442] Verna M. Morris household, 1930 U.S. Census, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  23. [S5443] Verna M. Morris household, 1940 U.S. Census, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  24. [S5443] Verna M. Morris household, 1940 U.S. Census, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as sewing operator, industry as textile.
  25. [S12455] Verna Morris household, 1950 U.S. Census, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  26. [S693] McWilliams, "Descendants of Jacob Reigle", shows month and year, as Nov 1951, town and state. Information taken from McWilliams family Bible owned by Maggie Reigle Morris and given to her daughter Margaret, according to email "Re: Maude McNatt Morris" 2 Feb 2015 Larry McWilliams to author.
  27. [S1500] "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," Ancestry.com, record for Leslie O Morris, Soc. Sec. No. 127-05-2278, shows date, as 26 Oct 1951.
  28. [S12458] "Notice of Filing of Master's Report," The Evening Sentinel, 8 Feb 1963.

Zenie Daugherty1,2,3

ID# 9009, (1892 - 1963)

Parents:

FatherHenry Daugherty (25 Jun 1853 - 13 May 1933)
MotherEliza Ann Miller (4 Apr 1856 - 20 Mar 1941)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Jacob K. and Christiana Ohl Riegel

Key Events:

Birth: 19 Aug 1892, Franklin Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio,4,5,6
Marriage: 6 Feb 1915, Richland Co., Ohio, LeRoy Morris (b. 28 Feb 1895, d. 4 Dec 1974)7,8
Death: 15 Feb 1963, Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio,9,10
Burial: 20 Feb 1963, Sherwood Gardens, Wooster, New Jersey,11

Narrative:

Zenie Daugherty was born on 19 Aug 1892 in Franklin Twp., Wayne Co., OhioG.4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Franklin Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, G in the household of her parents, Henry Daugherty and Eliza Ann Miller.12 She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Franklin Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio G, in the household of her parents.13
     Zenie married LeRoy Morris, son of William A. Morris and Margaret Jennie Reigle, on 6 Feb 1915 in Richland Co., OhioG, with Rev. E. M. McMillin officiating.7,8
     Zenie and LeRoy appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of North Bloomfield, Morrow Co., Ohio G, enumerated 31 Jan 1920, reporting that they were renting their home. Their children Myrtle and Stanley were listed as living with them.14
     Zenie and LeRoy appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Smithville, Wayne Co., Ohio, on West Main St. G, enumerated 2 May 1930, reporting that they were renting their home, for $10 per month, and did not own a radio. Their children Myrtle, Stanley, Louise, and William were listed as living with them.15
     Zenie and LeRoy appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Creston, Wayne Co., Ohio, on Stebbins G, enumerated 8 Apr 1940, reporting that they were renting their home, for $7 per month, and had lived in the same house in 1935. Their children Stanley, Louise, and William were listed as living with them.16
     Zenie and LeRoy appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio, at the rear of 520 Hancock St. G, enumerated 13 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm.17
     Zenie died on 15 Feb 1963 in Wooster, Wayne Co., OhioG, at age 70.9,10 She was buried on 20 Feb 1963 in Sherwood Gardens, Wooster, New JerseyG.11

Children:
     Children with LeRoy Morris:

  1. Warren Morris (12 Jul 1916 - 18 Oct 1916)
  2. Myrtle I. Morris+ (24 Aug 1917 - 3 Sep 1973)
  3. Stanley Leroy Morris+ (18 Oct 1919 - 29 Mar 1993)
  4. Louise Mary Morris+ (23 Feb 1922 - 19 Nov 2010)
  5. William Henry Morris+ (3 Oct 1925 - 8 Nov 1993)

Citations

  1. [S5540] Zenie Daugherty, Record of Births.
  2. [S5539] LeRoy Morris and Zenie Daugherty, Marriage Record.
  3. [S5543] Henry Daugherty household, 1900 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Ohio, shows name as Zenie Daugherty.
  4. [S5540] Zenie Daugherty, Record of Births, shows date and township.
  5. [S5539] LeRoy Morris and Zenie Daugherty, Marriage Record, shows she was age 21 on 19 Aug 1914, city, as Wooster, and state.
  6. [S5543] Henry Daugherty household, 1900 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Ohio, shows month, year, age 7, and state.
  7. [S5539] LeRoy Morris and Zenie Daugherty, Marriage Record, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  8. [S5265] Leroy Morris household, 1930 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Ohio, shows married, with his first marriage at age 20 and hers at 22.
  9. [S5547] Zenie Morris, Certificate of Death, shows date, town, and county.
  10. [S5530] Leroy Morris, Certificate of Death, shows him as widowed.
  11. [S5547] Zenie Morris, Certificate of Death.
  12. [S5543] Henry Daugherty household, 1900 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Ohio.
  13. [S5544] Henry Daugherty household, 1910 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Ohio.
  14. [S5264] Leroy Morris household, 1920 U.S. Census, Morrow Co., Ohio.
  15. [S5265] Leroy Morris household, 1930 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Ohio.
  16. [S5266] Leroy Morris household, 1940 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Ohio.
  17. [S12450] Leory Morris household, 1950 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Ohio.

Edgar Lafeyette Morris1,2,3

ID# 9010, (1889 - 1969)

Parents:

FatherWilliam A. Morris (10 Jan 1868 - 14 Oct 1939)
MotherMargaret Jennie Reigle (Nov 1871 - 9 May 1923)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Jacob K. and Christiana Ohl Riegel

Key Events:

Birth: 25 Mar 1889, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Marriage: 25 Mar 1913, Rock Port, Missouri, Lola L. Knisley (b. 17 Oct 1897, d. Dec 1987)7,8,9
Death: 15 Dec 1969, Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa,7,10,11
Burial: 17 Dec 1969, Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa,12,13

Narrative:

Edgar Lafeyette Morris was born on 25 Mar 1889 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6 He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Trucksville, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, G in the household of his parents, William A. Morris and Margaret Jennie Reigle.14
     Edgar moved to IowaG about 1905, in the area were his Shurtz cousins, the children and grandchildren of his great-aunt Sarah had been living for two decades.15,16 He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Locust Grove Twp., Fremont Co., Iowa G, enumerated 16 May 1910, in the household of Albert Coykendall and his wife, listed as a farm laborer.17
     Edgar married Lola L. Knisley, daughter of Horatio M. Knisley and Almira Louisa Shaw, on 25 Mar 1913 in Rock Port, MissouriG.7,8,9
     Edgar and Lola appeared on the 1915 State Census of Locust Grove Twp., Fremont Co., Iowa G, reporting they rented their home.18,19 They also appeared on the 1915 State Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., IowaG, reporting that they rented their home, and that they were affiliated with the Methodist Church.20,21
     Edgar registered for the draft for World War I on 5 Jun 1917, while living at 1111 W. Sheridan, Shenandoah, IowaG, reporting he was employed as a laborer by Henry Field Seed Co. in Shenandoah.22
     Edgar and Lola appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, at 807 Thomas Ave. G, enumerated 2 Jan 1920, reporting that they owned their home, which was mortgaged. Their children Louise and Bertha were listed as living with them.23
     Edgar and Lola appeared on the 1925 State Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, at 704 N. Thomas G, reporting they were renting their home for $15 per month. Their children Louise, Bertha, and Rachel were listed as living with them, They reported they were affiliated with the Methodist Church.24
     Edgar and Lola appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, at 1203 Thomas Ave. G, enumerated 7 Apr 1930, reporting that they owned a home valued at $1,000, and owned a radio. Their children Louise, Bertha, and Rachel were listed as living with them, as were Roy Spencer, widower of her sister Lulu, their 13-year-old son Melvin, and her brother Jerome.25
     Edgar and Lola appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, at 909 West Lowell G, enumerated 15 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $900. Their children Louise, Bertha and Rachel were listed as living with them, as was Louise's husband, William Edwin Hooton. They reported they had lived in the same town in 1935, except for Louise and her husband, who had lived in Hamburg, Fremont Co.26
     He was a farm laborer in 1910. By 1915 he was a farmer, reporting that he had earned $480 the prior year. By 1920 he was a laborer in a seed house. By 1940 he was a laborer at a cemetery, but reported he had been out of work 15 weeks, and had worked 30 weeks the year before and had earned $500.27,28,29,30,31,32,26
     Edgar served as Grant Twp.G constable for fourteen years prior to his retirement.33,34
     He reported in the 1950 census that he was a bartender, racking balls at a pool hall, and he had worked 66 hours the prior week. He also reported working 50 weeks in 1949, earning $1,759 in wages or salary.35
     Edgar and Lola appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, at 909 W Lowell Ave. G, enumerated 4 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm and they lived in the same house the year before.36
     Edgar died on 15 Dec 1969 in Clarinda, Page Co., IowaG, at age 80.7,10,11 He was buried on 17 Dec 1969 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Page Co., IowaG, next to his wife.12,13
     His wife died in Dec 1987.37,38

Children:
     Children with Lola L. Knisley:

  1. Louise Dorothy May Morris+ (8 Oct 1915 - 3 Dec 1970)
  2. Bertha Jennie Morris (5 Nov 1918 - Jun 1993)
  3. Rachel Wilma Morris+ (20 Jun 1921 - 30 Sep 2007)

Citations

  1. [S5521] Edgar L. Morris obituary, obit- Morris, Edgar Lunknown newspaper, shows name as Edgar Lafayette Morris.
  2. [S5053] Edgar Lafeyette Morris, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, both name on card and his signature spell his middle name Lafeyette.
  3. [S5031] William Morris household, 1900 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Edgar Morris.
  4. [S5053] Edgar Lafeyette Morris, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, shows date, city, as Wilksboro, and state.
  5. [S5521] Edgar L. Morris obituary, obit- Morris, Edgar Lunknown newspaper, shows date, county, and state.
  6. [S5031] William Morris household, 1900 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows month, year, age 11, and state.
  7. [S5521] Edgar L. Morris obituary, obit- Morris, Edgar Lunknown newspaper, shows date, town, and state.
  8. [S5036] Ed Morris household, 1920 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows married.
  9. [S5051] Edgar Morris household, 1930 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows married, with his first marriage at age 24 and hers at 17.
  10. [S1000] "Social Security Death Index," Ancestry.com, record for Edgar Morris, Soc. Sec. No. 481-09-9669, shows month, year, and last residence as 51632 Clarinda, Page, Iowa.
  11. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 120790688, Edgar L. Morris, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  12. [S5521] Edgar L. Morris obituary, obit- Morris, Edgar Lunknown newspaper, shows date and cemetery.
  13. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 120790688, Edgar L. Morris, includes photo of joint tombstone.
  14. [S5031] William Morris household, 1900 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  15. [S5038] Ed Morris card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah ward 2, shows he had lived in Iowa 10 years.
  16. [S5054] Edwin Morris card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Locust Grove Twp., shows he had lived in Iowa 10 years.
  17. [S5035] Albert Coykendal household, 1910 U.S. Census, Fremont Co., Iowa.
  18. [S5054] Edwin Morris card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Locust Grove Twp.
  19. [S5055] Lola Nisely Morris card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Locust Grove Twp.
  20. [S5038] Ed Morris card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah ward 2.
  21. [S5039] Mrs. Ed Morris card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah ward 2.
  22. [S5053] Edgar Lafeyette Morris, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  23. [S5036] Ed Morris household, 1920 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  24. [S5450] Ed Morris household, 1925 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah.
  25. [S5051] Edgar Morris household, 1930 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  26. [S5052] Edgar L. Morris household, 1940 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  27. [S5035] Albert Coykendal household, 1910 U.S. Census, Fremont Co., Iowa, shows occupation as laborer, industry as farm.
  28. [S5054] Edwin Morris card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Locust Grove Twp., shows occupation as farm hand having earned $300 the prior year.
  29. [S5038] Ed Morris card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah ward 2, shows occupation as farmer and earnings.
  30. [S5036] Ed Morris household, 1920 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows occupation as laborer, industry as seed house.
  31. [S5450] Ed Morris household, 1925 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah, shows occupation as "laborer - unclassified."
  32. [S5051] Edgar Morris household, 1930 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows occupation as laborer, industry as seed house.
  33. [S5521] Edgar L. Morris obituary, obit- Morris, Edgar Lunknown newspaper.
  34. [S5512] Ed Morris, business card, shows "business" as constable.
  35. [S12427] Edgar L. Morris household, 1950 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows occupation as bartender - racking balls and industry as pool hall.
  36. [S12427] Edgar L. Morris household, 1950 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  37. [S1000] "Social Security Death Index," Ancestry.com, record for Lola Morris, Soc. Sec. No. 481-09-8091, shows month, year, and last residence of 51601 Shenandoah, Page, Iowa.
  38. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 86595395, Lola Knisley Morris, shows month, year, and state as Iowa, and includes tombstone photo showing year.