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Margaret Jennie Reigle was born in Nov 1871 in Dallas, Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6 She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, G in the household of her parents, Jacob Reigle and Olive Rogers.¹³
     Margaret married William A. Morris, son of Anthony Markiewicz and Justina Stulgys, on 3 Mar 1890 in Wilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaG, the Rev. R. B. Webster, pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, officiating. She obtained the consent of her father since she was a minor.^7,8,9
     Margaret and William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Trucksville, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 16 Jun 1900, reporting that they were renting their home. Their children Edgar, William, LeRoy, and Leslie were listed as living with them, as was Hannah Harrison, a 63-year old servant.¹⁴
     Margaret and William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Luzerne, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at 428 Walnut St. G, enumerated 18 Apr 1910, reporting that they were renting their home. Their children LeRoy, Leslie, Francis, and Dorothy were listed as living with them.¹⁵
     About 1911 Margaret and William with their children Leslie and Francis moved to IowaG, where their eldest son Edgar was living, and where her aunt Sarah and her family had been living for over two decades.^{16,17,18,19,20} It appears they then lived in Ohio for a time before moving back to Iowa, as their youngest daughter was born there in Richland Co. in May 1913, and their second youngest, Dorothy, died there in November of that year.
     Margaret and William appeared on the 1915 State Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa G, reporting that they rented their home. This census does not identify households, but it appears that their children Leslie, Francis, and Margaret were living with them since they appear on sequentially numbered cards. William reported that he was affiliated with the Catholic Church, while other members reported no church affiliation. Their children Leslie, Francis, and Margaret were listed as living with them.^{21,22,23,24,25}
     Margaret and William moved to MissouriG before 1920. They appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri G, at 1308 South 29th St., enumerated 6 Jan 1920, reporting that they were renting their home. Their daughter Margaret was listed as living with them.²⁶
     Margaret and William apparently moved to Montana with their youngest daughter, Margaret, shortly after that, as Margaret died there in Big Horn Co. in 1923.
     Margaret died on 9 May 1923 in Hardin, Big Horn Co., MontanaG, at age 51.^10,11 She was buried on 11 May 1923 in Hardin Cemetery, Hardin, Big Horn Co., MontanaG.¹²

Lois Adeline Martin was born on 3 Jun 1871 in Dallas, PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, G in the household of her father, Gabriel Martin, and step-mother, Leah.¹²
     Lois married John Jacob Reigle, son of John Jacob Reigle and Olive Rogers, on 26 Oct 1892 in Dallas, Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, with Rev. J. Underwood officiating.^7,8
     Lois and John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Ross Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 26 Jun 1900. Their son Charles was listed as living with them.¹³
     Lois and John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, on Shaverton Rd. G, enumerated 10 Jan 1920.¹⁴
     Lois died on 4 Jun 1927 at her home in Fernbrook, Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 56.^9,10 She was buried on 7 Jun 1927 in Dallas Twp., PennsylvaniaG.¹¹

Charles Josiah Reigle was born on 24 Dec 1893 in Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6 He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Ross Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, G in the household of his parents, John Jacob Reigle and Lois Adeline Martin.¹¹
     Charles registered for the draft for World War I on 17 Oct 1917, while living in Dallas Twp., PennsylvaniaG, reporting he was employed as a carpenter for Goldbridge Co.¹² He enlisted in the Quartermaster Corps, U.S. Army, 16 Dec 1917, at Ft. Slocum, New YorkG. He was assigned to the Motor Transportation Corps, Co. 322.^13,14,15
      He served in France from 29 Mar 1918 to 10 Jul 1919.¹⁶ He was promoted to sargent 16 Aug 1918.¹⁷ He was discharged 18 Jul 1919 at Camp Dix, New JerseyG.¹⁸
     Charles married Flossie Mae Morton, daughter of Wesley David Morton and Clara Lamoreaux, on 20 Aug 1919 in Dallas, Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, with Rev. Joseph R. Pennell officiating.^7,8
     Charles and Flossie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of her parents, Wesley David Morton and Clara Lamoreaux.¹⁹
     He applied for a Victory Medal offered to veterans by the state of Pennsylvania. His medal, with clasp for service in France, was approved.²⁰
     Charles and Flossie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at State Rd. G, enumerated 2 Apr 1930, reporting they owned their home, worth $7,500, and did not own a radio. Her parents are listed as living with them.¹⁴ Charles and his household are listed one family away from his father, John Jacob Reigle.²¹
     Charles applied for compensation under Pennsylvania's veteran's compensation act of 5 Jan 1934, while living in Dallas, PennsylvaniaG. His was approved 4 Apr, granting him $190 for 19 months of service at $10 per month.²²
     He was a carpenter when he married in 1919, but reported his occupation as street car conductor in 1920.^23,24 He was a contractor, in the home building industry by 1930. In 1940 he reported his occupation as carpenter, and that he had worked 26 hours the last week of March, and had worked 30 weeks the prior year, earning $600.^25,26,27
     Charles applied for a Social Security Number 4 Dec 1936, while living at Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, where he was employed by Herman Mailander in Wilkes-Barre.¹
     Charles and Flossie appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, on Fernbrook Rd. G, enumerated 17 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $2,000. Her mother was listed as living with them. They reported that they had lived in the same house in 1935.²⁸
     Charles and Flossie moved to Arlington, VirginiaG, at the start of the Second World War. He registered for the draft for World War II on 27 Apr 1942, while living at 700 South Glebe Rd., Arlington, VirginiaG, reporting he was employed by John McShain, Inc., in Washington, District of Columbia.² John McShain Inc., based in PhiladelphiaG, was one of the largest construction contractors in the country in the years before and after World War II. Among other major projects it was general contractor for the construction of the Pentagon, which was begun 11 Sep 1941 and dedicated 15 Jan 1942.^29,30
     He was a carpenter by 1950, working for Sears, reporting in the 1950 census he had worked 40 hours the prior week.^31,27
     Charles and Flossie appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Arlington, Arlington Co., Virginia, at 700 South Glebe Rd. G, enumerated 6 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm. Her mother was listed as living with them.³²
     Charles died on 18 Jul 1970 in Arlington, Arlington Co., VirginiaG, at age 76.⁹ He was buried in Columbia Gardens Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VirginiaG.¹⁰

Flossie Mae Morton was born on 13 Jul 1892 in Trucksville, PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6 She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, G in the household of her parents, Wesley David Morton and Clara Lamoreaux.¹¹ Flossie appeared with her parents on the 1910 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of Daniel J. Morton and Matilda J. Fairchilds, her father's parents.¹²
     Flossie married Charles Josiah Reigle, son of John Jacob Reigle and Lois Adeline Martin, on 20 Aug 1919 in Dallas, Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, with Rev. Joseph R. Pennell officiating.^7,8
     Flossie and Charles appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Pennsylvania in the household of her parents Wesley David Morton and Clara Lamoreaux.¹³
     She was a telephone operator with Bell Telephone in 1930.¹⁴
     Flossie and Charles appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at State Rd. G, enumerated 2 Apr 1930, reporting they owned their home, worth $7,500, and did not own a radio. Her parents are listed as living with them.¹⁴
     Flossie and Charles appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, on Fernbrook Rd. G, enumerated 17 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $2,000. Her mother was listed as living with them. They reported that they had lived in the same house in 1935.¹⁵
     Flossie and Charles moved to Arlington, VirginiaG, at the start of the Second World War.
     Flossie and Charles appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Arlington, Arlington Co., Virginia, at 700 South Glebe Rd. G, enumerated 6 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm. Her mother was listed as living with them.¹⁶
     Her husband died on 18 Jul 1970 in Arlington, Arlington Co., VirginiaG.¹⁷
     Flossie died on 30 Jan 1972 in Arlington, Arlington Co., VirginiaG, at age 79.⁹ She was buried in Columbia Gardens Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VirginiaG.¹⁰

Wesley David Morton was born on 6 Sep 1867 in Dushore, Sullivan Co., PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Dushore, Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents, Daniel J. Morton and Matilda J. Fairchilds.¹² He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, G in the household of his parents.¹³
     Wesley married Clara Lamoreaux, daughter of Fletcher Lamoreaux and Mary, on 24 Mar 1889 in Kingston, Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, with Rev. John G. Eckman officiating.^7,8
     Wesley and Clara appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 11 Jun 1900, reporting that they owned their home, which was mortgaged. Their children Flossie and Hazle were listed as living with them, His parents with three of their younger children were apparently living close by, as they appear next in the census listing.¹⁴
     Wesley, Clara and their daughters Flossie and Hazle appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of his parents, Daniel J. Morton and Matilda J. Fairchilds.¹⁵
     Wesley and Clara appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at Main Rd. G, enumerated 12 Jan 1920, reporting that the family owned its home, which was mortgaged. Their daughter Flossie was listed as living with them, as was her husband, Charles Josiah Reigle.¹⁶
     Wesley and Clara appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of their son Charles and his wife Flossie Mae Morton.¹⁷
     He was a laborer in a blacksmith shop in 1900, and a carpenter by 1920.^18,19,20,21
     Wesley died on 15 Oct 1931 at his home in Fernbrook, Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 64.^9,10 He was buried on 19 Oct 1931 in Trucksville, PennsylvaniaG.¹¹

Clara Lamoreaux was born in Jul 1865 in Chase, PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6 She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her parents, Fletcher Lamoreaux and Mary.¹¹ She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of her parents.¹²
     Clara married Wesley David Morton, son of Daniel J. Morton and Matilda J. Fairchilds, on 24 Mar 1889 in Kingston, Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, with Rev. John G. Eckman officiating.^7,8
     Clara and Wesley appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 11 Jun 1900, reporting that they owned their home, which was mortgaged. Their children Flossie and Hazle were listed as living with them, His parents with three of their younger children were apparently living close by, as they appear next in the census listing.¹³
     Clara, Wesley and their daughters Flossie and Hazle appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of Daniel J. Morton and Matilda J. Fairchilds, his parents.¹⁴
     Clara and Wesley appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at Main Rd. G, enumerated 12 Jan 1920, reporting that the family owned its home, which was mortgaged. Their daughter Flossie was listed as living with them, as was her husband, Charles Josiah Reigle.¹⁵
     Clara and Clara appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of their son Charles and his wife Flossie Mae Morton.¹⁶
     Her husband died on 15 Oct 1931 in Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG.^17,18
     Clara appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of her daughter Flossie and her husband.¹⁹
     Clara appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Arlington, Arlington Co., Virginia, G in the household of her daughter Flossie and her husband, Charles Josiah Reigle.²⁰
     Clara died in 1955 at age ~90.⁹ She was buried in Cedar Crest Cemetery, Trucksville, Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG.¹⁰

William A. Morris was born on 10 Jan 1868 in LithuaniaG.^4,5,6,7
     According to family lore, William ran away from his family and emigrated to avoid becoming a priest. In his petition for naturalization he stated he arrived in PhiladelphiaG on 1 Aug 1882. But he does not appear on the list of passengers for the only ship to arrive there that day, the S. S. British Queen. Recording of ages and spelling of names on passenger lists is notoriously inaccurate, but no one with similar name and close in age has been found on any list from near this arrival date.^13,14,15
     William filed his petition for citizenship before the Court of Common Pleas, Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, on 6 Sep 1888, which was granted by the court in that term.^16,17,18
     His surname was Markiewicz before he immigrated, and he changed it to Morris after he was naturalized. According to family lore he did so at the insistence of his wife, Margaret. However, if that's true, he apparently made the change before they were married, because the newspaper listings of their marriage show his surname as Morris.^16,19
     William married Margaret Jennie Reigle, daughter of John Jacob Reigle and Olive Rogers, on 3 Mar 1890 in Wilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaG, the Rev. R. B. Webster, pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, officiating. She obtained the consent of her father since she was a minor.^8,9,10
     William and Margaret appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Trucksville, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 16 Jun 1900, reporting that they were renting their home. Their children Edgar, William, LeRoy, and Leslie were listed as living with them, as was Hannah Harrison, a 63-year old servant.²⁰
     William and Margaret appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Luzerne, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at 428 Walnut St. G, enumerated 18 Apr 1910, reporting that they were renting their home. Their children LeRoy, Leslie, Francis, and Dorothy were listed as living with them.²¹
     About 1911 William and Margaret with their children Leslie and Francis moved to IowaG, where their eldest son Edgar was living, and where her aunt Sarah and her family had been living for over two decades.^{22,23,24,25,26} It appears they then lived in Ohio for a time before moving back to Iowa, as their youngest daughter was born there in Richland Co. in May 1913, and their second youngest, Dorothy, died there in November of that year.
     William and Margaret appeared on the 1915 State Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa G, reporting that they rented their home. This census does not identify households, but it appears that their children Leslie, Francis, and Margaret were living with them since they appear on sequentially numbered cards. William reported that he was affiliated with the Catholic Church, while other members reported no church affiliation. Their children Leslie, Francis, and Margaret were listed as living with them.^{3,27,28,29,30}
     William and Margaret moved to MissouriG before 1920. They appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri G, at 1308 South 29th St., enumerated 6 Jan 1920, reporting that they were renting their home. Their daughter Margaret was listed as living with them.³¹
     William and Margaret apparently moved to Montana with their youngest daughter, Margaret, shortly after that, as Margaret died there in Big Horn Co. in 1923.
     His wife died on 9 May 1923 in Hardin, Big Horn Co., MontanaG.^32,33
     William and and his daughter moved to CaliforniaG after her death. William appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California G, in the household of his son William and his wife Martha.³⁴
     He was a manager of a farm in 1900, and a laborer in a mine by 1910. In 1915 he reported he was a day laborer, and had earned $500 the prior year. By 1920, in St. Joseph, he was a policeman for a packing house.^{35,36,37,38,39}
     William died on 14 Oct 1939 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CaliforniaG, at age 71.² He was cremated and his remains were interred at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CaliforniaG, on 17 Oct 1939.^11,12