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Robert E. Culver1,2,3,4

ID# 19151, (1860 - 1937)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherLyman Culver (abt 1822 - )
MotherMary Zimmerman (abt 1828 - )
Chart MembershipDescendants of Jacob K. and Christiana Ohl Riegel
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: 18 Jan 1860, Ross Twp., Pennsylvania,5,6,7,8
Marriage: 19 Sep 1893, Kooneville, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, Sarah Hines (b. 18 Jun 1869)9
Divorce: 5 Jun 1914, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, Sarah Hines (b. 18 Jun 1869)10
Marriage: 8 Oct 1918, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, Sarah E. Reigle (b. 18 Oct 1868, d. 13 Apr 1939)11,12
Death: 30 Aug 1937, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania,3,13
Burial: 2 Sep 1937, Marvin Cemetery, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania,3
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Narrative:

Robert E. Culver was born on 18 Jan 1860 in Ross Twp., PennsylvaniaG.5,6,7,8 While he is shown by the name Ephraim as a child, he seems to have used the name Robert as an adult, and that name appears on his death certificate. The only exception found is on the application for his marriage in 1918, which shows his name as Ephraim E. Culver. Ephraim may have been his middle name, as the divorce record believed to be his shows the name as Robert E. Culver.4,14,15,1
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Ross Twp., Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents, Lyman Culver and Mary Zimmerman.16 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Ross Twp., Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents.17
     Robert married first Sarah Hines on 19 Sep 1893 in Kooneville, Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG.9
     Sarah filed for divorce from Robert on 30 Apr 1913, charging that he had knocked her down and then scalded her with hot coffee, that he was married when he married her, and that he had deserted and neglected her. She was then living in AvocaG, and said he was living near Lehman.18
     Robert and Sarah were divorced on 5 Jun 1914 in Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG.10 The divorce was granted on 5 Jun 1914, after testimony showed him "to be an indolent man, who spent his time hunting and fishing," and had scalded her with a cup of hot coffee and thrown a bucket of cold spring water on her when she was sick in bed. They had lived in Shickshinny, but his current residence was unknown.10
     Robert married second Sarah E. Reigle, daughter of John Jacob Reigle and Olive Rogers, on 8 Oct 1918 in Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, with L. F. Seward officiating.11,12
     Robert and Sarah appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, at Chestnut St., enumerated 9 Jan 1920, reporting that they were renting their home. Her daughter by her first marriage, Thelma, were listed as living with them.2
     RobertNeither Robert nor Sarah have been found in the 1930 census despite an exhaustive search.
     He was a laborer, in 1920 working for a coal company.19,20
     On 27 Mar 1937 Robert got into an altercation over a five-dollar loan with his long-time friend Joseph Benscoter. The incident occurred at the Albert Rule farm in KoonevilleG, where Benscoter worked as a farmhand. The situation simmered while Benscoter was cutting fire wood, until Robert shot him from five feet away. The victim suffered wounds to the face, right side of his chest, and hip. Robert was arrested.21
     Benscoter recovered and was able to return to work by mid-summer. At his arraignment Robert was offered the opportunity to end the feud and go free, but refused. He claimed that "Benscoter was after him, but he but he got him first" according to press accounts. The court then remanded Luzerne County PrisonG to await sentence, where he remained at the time of his death.22,23
     Robert died on 30 Aug 1937 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 77.3,13 He was buried on 2 Sep 1937 in Marvin Cemetery, Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG.3
Research Note, 31 Dec 2014:

It seems clear that the son of Lyman and Mary (Zimmerman) Culver, known as Ephraim as a child and when he married Sarah Reigle in 1918, was the same man known as Robert Culver when he was with her in the 1920 census, and when he died in 1937. It seems very likely, but remains unproven, that he was the same Robert Culver who married Sarah Hines in 1893, and the Robert E. Culver divorced by Sarah Culver in 1914. He is the only Robert Culver known to have lived in ShickshinnyG during his lifetime. He is shown as the same person here.
     It seems probable, but unproven, that he was the Robert Culver who was the father of Benton Culver, who was adopted by the Killians before 1900, even though the boy was born nine months before Robert and Sarah were married. He is shown as the boy's father here. But if so, it is less clear whether the boy's mother, known as Sarah Thomas, was Robert's wife, Sarah Hines, so they are not shown here as the same person.
     There is no other known candidate for the Robert Culver who the father of Elmer Culver, who was born in 1888, well before Robert's marriage to Sarah Hines. But it seems unlikely she was the boy's mother, who was known as Sarah Hemlock. Accordingly, Robert is shown here as the boy's father, though that has certainly not been proven, but Sarah Hines is not shown as his mother.

Children:
     Child with Sarah Hemlock:

  1. Elmer Culver+ (22 Sep 1888 - 29 Sep 1920)

Children:
     Child with Sarah Thomas:

  1. Benton Culver+ (25 Jan 1893 - 12 Jun 1961)

Children:
     There were no children with Sarah Hines

Children:
     There were no children with Sarah E. Reigle

Citations

  1. [S5224] "Woman Seeks Divorce; Alleges Cruel Treatment," Pittston Gazette, 30 Apr 1913, shows name as Robert E. Culver.
  2. [S5030] Robert Culver household, 1920 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  3. [S5119] Robert Culver, Certificate of Death.
  4. [S5029] Ephraim E. Culver and Sarah E. Sander, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County.
  5. [S5197] Robert Culver and Sarah Hines, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County, shows date, as 18 Jan, and township.
  6. [S5119] Robert Culver, Certificate of Death, shows date, as 3 Mar, and state.
  7. [S5152] Liman Culver household, 1860 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 6/12 and state.
  8. [S5029] Ephraim E. Culver and Sarah E. Sander, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County, shows age 53 at marriage 2 Oct 1918, and township.
  9. [S5197] Robert Culver and Sarah Hines, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County.
  10. [S5225] "Divorce Granted to Avoca Woman," Pittston Gazette, 5 Jul 1914.
  11. [S5029] Ephraim E. Culver and Sarah E. Sander, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County, shows date, county, and officiant.
  12. [S5030] Robert Culver household, 1920 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows married.
  13. [S5118] Sarah Culver, Certificate of Death, shows her as widowed.
  14. [S5152] Liman Culver household, 1860 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Ephraim Culver.
  15. [S5154] Lymon Culver household, 1870 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Ephraim Culver.
  16. [S5152] Liman Culver household, 1860 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  17. [S5154] Lymon Culver household, 1870 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  18. [S5224] "Woman Seeks Divorce; Alleges Cruel Treatment," Pittston Gazette, 30 Apr 1913.
  19. [S5029] Ephraim E. Culver and Sarah E. Sander, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County, shows occupation as "lab."
  20. [S5030] Robert Culver household, 1920 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as laborer, industry as coal company.
  21. [S5198] "Farm Hand Shot in Load Dispute," Pittston Gazette, 29 Mar 1937.
  22. [S5199] "County," Pittston Gazette, 1 Sep 1937.
  23. [S5119] Robert Culver, Certificate of Death, shows his residence as the county prison.

Lyman Culver1,2,3

ID# 19152, (abt 1822 - )
Family Chart
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: abt 1822, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Marriage: say 1845, Mary Zimmerman (b. abt 1828)7,8,9
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Narrative:

Lyman Culver was born about 1822 in Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     Lyman married Mary Zimmerman around 1845.7,8,9
     Lyman and Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Ross Twp., Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, enumerated 18 Oct 1850, reporting real estate valued at $175. Their children Elisha and Diana were listed as living with them.1
     Lyman and Mary appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Ross Twp., Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, enumerated 21 Jun 1860, reporting real estate valued at $600 and personal estate of $200. Their children Elisha, Diana, Ezra, and Robert were listed as living with them.10
     Lyman and Mary appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Ross Twp., Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, enumerated 5 Aug 1870, reporting real estate valued at $1,000 and personal estate of $100. Their children Elisha, Ezra, Robert, Harrison, Dorah, and Harry were listed as living with them.11
     He was a farmer.1,10,11

Children:
     Children with Mary Zimmerman:

  1. Elisha Culver (abt 1847 - )
  2. Diana Culver (abt 1849 - )
  3. Ezra Culver (abt 1853 - )
  4. Robert E. Culver+ (18 Jan 1860 - 30 Aug 1937)
  5. Harrison Culver (abt 1863 - )
  6. Dorah Culver+ (Feb 1867 - 13 Oct 1918)
  7. Harry Culver (Dec 1869 - )

Citations

  1. [S5153] Lyman Culver household, 1850 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  2. [S5029] Ephraim E. Culver and Sarah E. Sander, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County, shows name as Leyman Culver.
  3. [S5119] Robert Culver, Certificate of Death, shows name as Lyman Culver.
  4. [S5153] Lyman Culver household, 1850 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 28 and state.
  5. [S5152] Liman Culver household, 1860 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 35 and state.
  6. [S5029] Ephraim E. Culver and Sarah E. Sander, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County, shows county.
  7. [S5029] Ephraim E. Culver and Sarah E. Sander, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County, show them as his parents.
  8. [S5153] Lyman Culver household, 1850 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  9. [S5152] Liman Culver household, 1860 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  10. [S5152] Liman Culver household, 1860 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  11. [S5154] Lymon Culver household, 1870 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.

Thelma Margaret Souder1,2,3

ID# 19154, (1905 - 1997)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherJoseph Souder (Feb 1851 - 12 Jun 1907)
MotherSarah E. Reigle (18 Oct 1868 - 13 Apr 1939)
AncestryThe Reigel Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of Jacob K. and Christiana Ohl Riegel
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: 16 May 1905, Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Marriage: 21 Nov 1921, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, William Irvin Hargraves (b. 22 Nov 1903, d. 14 Apr 1965)7,8,9
Death: 10 Feb 1997, North Susquehanna Ave., Shickshinny, Pennsylvania,10,11,12
Burial: Pine Hill Cemetery, Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania,13
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Narrative:

Thelma Margaret Souder was born on 16 May 1905 in Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     Her father died on 12 Jun 1907, when Thelma was about 2 old.14,15,16 Thelma appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Fairmount Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of her mother and step-father, Moses F. Souder.17
     She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of her mother and new stepfather, Robert E. Culver.18
     She was a mill hand before her marriage.19
     Thelma married William Irvin Hargraves, son of Richard Hargraves and Mary E. Cromer, on 21 Nov 1921 in Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, with William E. Smith, justice of the peace at Plymouth, officiating, after receiving the consent of her mother and his father because they were both minors.7,8,9
     Thelma and William appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at 45 Nicely St G, enumerated 9 Apr 1930, reporting that they were renting their home, for $5 per month, and did not own a radio. Their children Alice, Pearl, William, and Arlene were listed as living with them. His brother Charles and his family, and their father were listed as living across the street. Her sister Gladys and her husband were listed as living a few houses away.20
     Thelma and William appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at 93 Irene St. G, enumerated 5 Apr 1940, reporting that they were renting their home, for $5 per month, and had lived in the same city in 1935. Their children Alice, Pearl, William, and Arlene were listed as living with them.21
     Thelma and William appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at 152 Susquehanna Ave. G, enumerated 12 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm. Their children Dale and Victor were listed as living with them.22
     Her husband died on 14 Apr 1965 in Nanticoke, Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG.23,24,25
     Thelma died on 10 Feb 1997, at home, North Susquehanna Ave., Shickshinny, PennsylvaniaG, at age 91.10,11,12 She was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, next to her husband.13

Children:
      Children with William Irvin Hargraves

Thelma and William's other child is still living (Nov 2023).
  1. Alice G. Hargraves (6 May 1922 - 5 Jun 1995)
  2. Pearl E. Hargraves (9 Aug 1923 - 15 Oct 2008)
  3. William J. Hargraves (24 Mar 1927 - 22 Jan 1995)
  4. Arlene B. Hargraves (6 Sep 1929 - 2 Sep 1990)
  5. Dale G. Hargraves (22 Jun 1941 - 24 Oct 2011)
  6. Victor David Hargraves (26 May 1944 - 18 Nov 1981)

Citations

  1. [S5121] Moses F. Souder household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Thelma M. Souder.
  2. [S5030] Robert Culver household, 1920 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Thema Sanders.
  3. [S1500] "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," Ancestry.com, record for Thelma Margaret Hargraves, Soc. Sec. No. 172-40-3298, shows father's surname as Souder.
  4. [S5121] Moses F. Souder household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 4 and state.
  5. [S5235] James Silver and Sarah Dunham, Home District marriage register, shows city, as Idetown, and state.
  6. [S1500] "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," Ancestry.com, record for Thelma Margaret Hargraves, Soc. Sec. No. 172-40-3298, shows date, city, county, and state.
  7. [S5133] William Hargarves and Thelma Souder, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County, shows date, and officiant.
  8. [S5227] William Hargorves household, 1930 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows married, with his first marriage at age 18 and hers at 16.
  9. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 109501706, William I Hargraves, shows married and includes photo of joint tombstone.
  10. [S12816] Thelma M. Hargraves obituary, Citizens' Voice, shows died Monday, at home, address, and city.
  11. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 13321890, Thelma M. Souder Hargraves, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  12. [S1500] "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," Ancestry.com, record for Thelma Margaret Hargraves, Soc. Sec. No. 172-40-3298, shows date.
  13. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 13321890, Thelma M. Souder Hargraves, includes photo of joint tombstone.
  14. [S5127] Joseph Souders, Certificate of Death, shows date, township, and county.
  15. [S5149] Moses Souder, Civil War pension, National Archives and Records Administration, Declaration of Widow for Accrued Pension 2 Apr 1912 and Declaration of Widow for Original Pension same, date both show date.
  16. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 6226286, Joseph Souder, shows year, as 1908, and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  17. [S5121] Moses F. Souder household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  18. [S5030] Robert Culver household, 1920 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  19. [S5133] William Hargarves and Thelma Souder, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County.
  20. [S5227] William Hargorves household, 1930 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  21. [S5226] William Hargraves household, 1940 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  22. [S12814] William I. Hargraves household, 1950 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  23. [S12813] William I. Hargraves, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.
  24. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 109501706, William I Hargraves, shows month and year, as Apr 1965, town, county, and state, as Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, and includes tombstone photo showing year.
  25. [S12816] Thelma M. Hargraves obituary, Citizens' Voice, shows year.

Gertrude Anna Jones1,2,3

ID# 19157, (1873 - )
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherZachariah Jones (1840 - 1916)
MotherSusan B. Willis (1843 - 1911)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Jacob K. and Christiana Ohl Riegel
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: Apr 1873, Missouri,4,5,6,7
Marriage: abt 1892, William F. Pool (b. May 1868, d. 6 Feb 1932)8,9
Divorce: bef Oct 1911, William F. Pool (b. May 1868, d. 6 Feb 1932)10,11
Marriage: 23 Oct 1911, Marshfield, Webster Co., Missouri, Stephen Matney (b. 15 Dec 1859, d. 13 Jan 1939)12,13
Divorce: 15 Sep 1916, Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri, Stephen Matney (b. 15 Dec 1859, d. 13 Jan 1939)14,15
Marriage: 4 Sep 1917, Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri, William Joseph Morris (b. 11 Jan 1893, d. 24 Sep 1959)16,17
Divorce: 1 Dec 1929, Washoe Co., Nevada, William Joseph Morris (b. 11 Jan 1893, d. 24 Sep 1959)18,19
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Narrative:

Gertrude Anna Jones was born in Apr 1873 in MissouriG.4,5,6,7
     She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Gasconade Twp., Wright Co., Missouri, G in the household of her parents, Zachariah Jones and Susan B. Willis.20
     Gertrude married first William F. Pool, about 1892.8,9
     Gertrude and William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Pleasant Valley Twp., Wright Co., Missouri G, enumerated 20 Jun 1900, reporting they rented their farm. Their children Lelah and Guy were listed as living with them.21
     Gertrude and William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Pleasant Valley Twp., Wright Co., Missouri, at Commerce St. G, enumerated 5 Apr 1910, reporting they rented their home, free of mortgage. Their children Lelah and Guy were listed as living with them.22
     Gertrude and William were divorced, apparently by Oct 1911 as she remarried then, but no record of the divorce has been found.10,11
     Gertrude married second Stephen Matney, son of Elias Matney and Susan Copley, on 23 Oct 1911 in Marshfield, Webster Co., MissouriG, with J. A. Clifton, probate judge, officiating. He had previously been married to Belle Moore.12,13
      Gertrude filed for divorce from Stephen 21 Jul 1916 in circuit court in Springfield, Greene Co., MissouriG, alleging he had been a habitual user of intoxicants for the last year and had beat and cursed her and forced her to leave home. She also alleged non-support. A divorce decree was granted 15 Sep 1916 by default.14,15
     When her divorce was granted, she requested protection until she left the city shortly afterward, as she feared an attack on her life. The request was granted.23
     Gertrude married third William Joseph Morris, son of William A. Morris and Margaret Jennie Reigle, on 4 Sep 1917 in Joplin, Jasper Co., MissouriG, with G. F. C. Corb, justice of the peace, officiating. They had obtained their marriage license in neighboring Newton Co.16,17
     Gertrude and William moved to Colorado by 1920. They appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Limon, Lincoln Co., Colorado, at Greer Hotel G, enumerated 8 Jan 1920, reporting they rented their home.24
      William filed for divorce from Gertrude 3 Sep 1929 in Washoe Co., NevadaG, on grounds of extreme cruelty. The decree was granted 1 Dec 1929.18,19
     No further record of her has been found.
Research Note, 30 Aug 2023:
Various online trees claim, without sources, that she was the Anna G. Whiles (nee Jones) who died 16 Dec 1947 in San Diego Co., California. She claimed to have been born 13 Apr 1895, in Mansfield, Missouri, and was the wife of Aubrey Clifford Whiles. No record of their marriage has been found, nor any other record establishing she was Gertrude.25,26

Children:
     Children with William F. Pool:

  1. Lelah J. Pool (13 Feb 1897 - 30 Jul 1978)
  2. Guy V. Pool (12 May 1899 - 1 Jul 1981)

Children:
     There were no children with Stephen Matney

Children:
     There were no children with William Joseph Morris

Citations

  1. [S12545] Zachariah Jones household, 1880 U.S. Census, Wright Co., Missouri, shows name as Gerty Jones.
  2. [S12546] William F. Pool household, 1900 U.S. Census, Wright Co., Missouri, shows name as Gertrude A. Pool.
  3. [S12541] Marriages Licenses, Newton Co., Missouri, R:480, W. J. Morris and Gertie Anna Matney, shows name as Gertie Anna Matney (Jones.)
  4. [S12545] Zachariah Jones household, 1880 U.S. Census, Wright Co., Missouri, shows age 7 and state.
  5. [S12546] William F. Pool household, 1900 U.S. Census, Wright Co., Missouri, shows month, year, age 27, and state.
  6. [S12547] William F. Pool household, 1910 U.S. Census, Wright Co., Missouri, shows age 37 and state.
  7. [S5263] W. J. Morris household, 1920 U.S. Census, Lincoln Co., Colorado, shows age 33 and state.
  8. [S12546] William F. Pool household, 1900 U.S. Census, Wright Co., Missouri, shows married 8 years.
  9. [S12547] William F. Pool household, 1910 U.S. Census, Wright Co., Missouri, shows married 18 years.
  10. [S12552] William T. Pool household, 1920 U.S. Census, Wright Co., Missouri, shows him as divorced.
  11. [S12549] Marriage Licenses, Webster Co., Missouri, 8:230, Stephen Malney and Gertie A. Poole, shows married 23 Oct 1911.
  12. [S12549] Marriage Licenses, Webster Co., Missouri, 8:230, Stephen Malney and Gertie A. Poole, shows date, city, county, state, and officiant.
  13. [S12543] "Sues Husband For Divorce," Springfield Missouri Republican, 22 Jul 1916, shows Gertie A. Matney with husband Stephen Matney.
  14. [S12544] Local news item, Springfield Missouri Republican, 16 Sep 1916, shows decree granted yesterday, by default.
  15. [S12543] "Sues Husband For Divorce," Springfield Missouri Republican, 22 Jul 1916.
  16. [S12541] Marriages Licenses, Newton Co., Missouri, R:480, W. J. Morris and Gertie Anna Matney, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  17. [S12542] "Marriage Licenses," Miner and Mechanic, 7 Sep 1917, shows license issued to W. J. Morris, of Kansas City, and Gertie Anna Jones, of Springfield.
  18. [S12557] "Summons," Reno Gazette-Journal, 4 Sep 1929, William J. Morris, plaintiff, vs. Anna Gertrude Morris, defendant, shows date, county and state, and grounds.
  19. [S12558] "Decrees Granted," Reno Gazette-Journal, 2 Dec 1929, shows granted but not date.
  20. [S12545] Zachariah Jones household, 1880 U.S. Census, Wright Co., Missouri.
  21. [S12546] William F. Pool household, 1900 U.S. Census, Wright Co., Missouri.
  22. [S12547] William F. Pool household, 1910 U.S. Census, Wright Co., Missouri.
  23. [S12544] Local news item, Springfield Missouri Republican, 16 Sep 1916.
  24. [S5263] W. J. Morris household, 1920 U.S. Census, Lincoln Co., Colorado.
  25. [S12560] Anna Whiles obituary, The San Diego Union and Daily Bee, shows at 52 at death 17 Dec 1947, born Mansfield, Missouri, resident of El Cahon 18 yrs, and husband.
  26. [S885] "California Death Index, 1940-1997," Ancestry.com, record for Anna G Whiles, shows father's surname as Jones.

Louise Dorothy May Morris1,2,3

ID# 19158, (1915 - 1970)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherEdgar Lafeyette Morris (25 Mar 1889 - 15 Dec 1969)
MotherLola L. Knisley (17 Oct 1897 - Dec 1987)
AncestryThe Reigel Family
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: 8 Oct 1915, Iowa,4,5,6
Marriage: William Edwin Hooton (b. 17 Jun 1908, d. 13 Mar 1954)7,8
Divorce: Sep 1950, William Edwin Hooton (b. 17 Jun 1908, d. 13 Mar 1954)9
Marriage: Jun 1951, Omaha, Nebraska, Ray Vernon Keene (b. 9 May 1919, d. 2 Feb 1998)10,11,12
Death: 3 Dec 1970, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas,13,14
Burial: 7 Dec 1970, Fort Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas,15,16
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Narrative:

Louise Dorothy May Morris was born on 8 Oct 1915 in IowaG.4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, G in the household of her parents, Edgar Lafeyette Morris and Lola L. Knisley.17 She appeared on the 1925 State Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, in the household of her parents.18 She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa G, in the household of her parents.19
     Louise married first William Edwin Hooton, son of Richard Schooler Hooton and Minnie Belle Howard. He had previously been married to Eva Rosline Miller.7,8
     Louise and William appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa G, in the household of her parents. They reported that they had lived in Hamburg, Fremont Co., in 1935.7
     Louise and William appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, at 826 Thomas G, enumerated 18 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm.20
     Louise and William were divorced in Sep 1950.9
     Louise married second Ray Vernon Keene, son of Joseph Hiram Keen and Gertrude Hannah, in Jun 1951 in Omaha, NebraskaG.10,11,12
     Louise and Ray moved to Omaha, Nebraska by 1954, when they were living at 5214½ S. 21st St. G.21 By 1957 they had moved to El Paso, Texas, and were living at 6343 Airport Rd. G.22
     Louise died on 3 Dec 1970 in El Paso, El Paso Co., TexasG, at age 55.13,14 She was buried on 7 Dec 1970 in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, El Paso Co., TexasG.15,16

Children:
     Children with William Edwin Hooton:

  1. Jerome Edwin Hooton (2 Apr 1935 - 7 Jul 1935)
  2. Jesse Edgar Hooton (2 Apr 1935 - 2 Apr 1935)

Children:
     There were no children with Ray Vernon Keene

Citations

  1. [S5483] Louise Dorothy May Keene, Certificate of Death, shows father's surname as Morris.
  2. [S5036] Ed Morris household, 1920 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows name as Louise Morris.
  3. [S5052] Edgar L. Morris household, 1940 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows name as Louise D. L. Hooten.
  4. [S5483] Louise Dorothy May Keene, Certificate of Death, shows date and state.
  5. [S5036] Ed Morris household, 1920 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows age 4 2/12 and state.
  6. [S5450] Ed Morris household, 1925 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah, shows age 9 and state.
  7. [S5052] Edgar L. Morris household, 1940 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  8. [S12462] William E. Hooton household, 1950 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows married.
  9. [S4751] O'Dell, Abstracted Newspaper Index of Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri, divorce extract for Hooton, William & Louise, citing Clarinda Herald Journal 18 Sep 1950.
  10. [S5497] Greater Omaha Genealogical Society, Omaha Area Marriages, record for Ray Vernon Keene and Louise D. M. Hooton, citing cert no. A22043, shows month and year.
  11. [S5483] Louise Dorothy May Keene, Certificate of Death, shows her as married, and Ray V. Keene as informant.
  12. [S4854] R. L. Polk & Co.'s City Directory of Greater Omaha, 1954, pg 622, shows Ray V. Keene and wife Louise.
  13. [S5483] Louise Dorothy May Keene, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, and county.
  14. [S5466] Rachel W. Snowdall obituary, obit- Snowdall, Rachel W MorrisHackett Livingston Funeral Home, shows she predeceased her sister.
  15. [S5483] Louise Dorothy May Keene, Certificate of Death, shows date and cemetery.
  16. [S1041] "U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006," Ancestry.com, record for Louise Dorothy May Keene, shows date and cemetery, and that she was buried there as the wife of Ray V. Keene.
  17. [S5036] Ed Morris household, 1920 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  18. [S5450] Ed Morris household, 1925 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah.
  19. [S5051] Edgar Morris household, 1930 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  20. [S12462] William E. Hooton household, 1950 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  21. [S4854] R. L. Polk & Co.'s City Directory of Greater Omaha, 1954, pg 622.
  22. [S5484] Hudspeth's El Paso City Directory, 1957, pg 418.

Bertha Jennie Morris1,2,3

ID# 19159, (1918 - 1993)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherEdgar Lafeyette Morris (25 Mar 1889 - 15 Dec 1969)
MotherLola L. Knisley (17 Oct 1897 - Dec 1987)
AncestryThe Reigel Family
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: 5 Nov 1918, Iowa,4,5,6
Marriage: abt 1941, Gilbert Bolton (b. 8 Jan 1914, d. Jan 1977)7,8,9
Death: Jun 1993, Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska,10,11,12
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Narrative:

Bertha Jennie Morris was born on 5 Nov 1918 in IowaG.4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, G in the household of her parents, Edgar Lafeyette Morris and Lola L. Knisley.13 She appeared on the 1925 State Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, in the household of her parents.14 She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa G, in the household of her parents.15 She appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa G, in the household of her parents.16
     She was a nurse for a private family in 1940. That year she reported she had worked 72 hours the last week of March, and had worked 40 weeks the prior year, earning $600.16
     Bertha married Gilbert Bolton, son of Kelley Bolton and Eulah M. Renfrow, about 1941.7,8,9
     Bertha and Gilbert appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, at 1109 Valley G, enumerated 6 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm. Their three children were listed as living with them.17
     Bertha and Gilbert moved to Omaha, Nebraska, by 1953 when they were living at 4920½ S. 23rd St. G.18 They moved to 5005 S. 23rd St.G by 1954.19 They moved to 6231 KarenG by 195620 and two years later they moved to 1314 Missouri Ave.G.21
     Her husband died in Jan 1977.22,23
     Bertha died in Jun 1993 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NebraskaG, at age 74.10,11,12

Children:
      Children with Gilbert Bolton:

Gilbert and Bertha's children are still living.

Citations

  1. [S4751] O'Dell, Abstracted Newspaper Index of Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri, birth extract for Bertha Jennie Morris, citing Clarinda Herald 12 Dec 1918.
  2. [S5036] Ed Morris household, 1920 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows name as Bertha J. Morris.
  3. [S5450] Ed Morris household, 1925 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah, shows name as Bertha Morris.
  4. [S4751] O'Dell, Abstracted Newspaper Index of Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri, birth extract for Bertha Jennie Morris, citing Clarinda Herald 12 Dec 1918, shows date.
  5. [S5036] Ed Morris household, 1920 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows age 1 2/12 and state.
  6. [S5450] Ed Morris household, 1925 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah, shows age 6 and state.
  7. [S12426] Gilbert Bolton household, 1950 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows married.
  8. [S5519] "Imogene S. E. Mills," The Malvern Leader, 10 Sep 1942, shows he and his wife visiting his sister.
  9. [S5502] Gilbert Bolton obituary, Omaha World-Herald, shows his wife's name as Bertha.
  10. [S1000] "Social Security Death Index," Ancestry.com, record for Bertha J. Bolton, Soc. Sec. No. 481-09-8132, shows month and year, and last residence of 68108 Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.
  11. [S693] McWilliams, "Descendants of Jacob Reigle."
  12. [S5466] Rachel W. Snowdall obituary, obit- Snowdall, Rachel W MorrisHackett Livingston Funeral Home, shows she predeceased her sister.
  13. [S5036] Ed Morris household, 1920 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  14. [S5450] Ed Morris household, 1925 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah.
  15. [S5051] Edgar Morris household, 1930 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  16. [S5052] Edgar L. Morris household, 1940 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  17. [S12426] Gilbert Bolton household, 1950 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  18. [S4854] R. L. Polk & Co.'s City Directory of Greater Omaha, 1953, pg 108.
  19. [S4854] R. L. Polk & Co.'s City Directory of Greater Omaha, 1954 pg 132.
  20. [S4854] R. L. Polk & Co.'s City Directory of Greater Omaha, 1956 pg 111, and 1957 pg 125.
  21. [S4854] R. L. Polk & Co.'s City Directory of Greater Omaha, 1958 pg 90.
  22. [S1000] "Social Security Death Index," Ancestry.com, record for Gilbert Bolton, Soc. Sec. No. 704-10-8086, shows month, year, and last residence of 68108 Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.
  23. [S5466] Rachel W. Snowdall obituary, obit- Snowdall, Rachel W MorrisHackett Livingston Funeral Home, shows services Thursday.

Rachel Wilma Morris1,2,3

ID# 19160, (1921 - 2007)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherEdgar Lafeyette Morris (25 Mar 1889 - 15 Dec 1969)
MotherLola L. Knisley (17 Oct 1897 - Dec 1987)
AncestryThe Reigel Family
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: 20 Jun 1921, Shenandoah, Iowa,4,5,6
Marriage: 22 Jan 1946, Troy, Kansas, Joseph Dean Snowdall (b. 6 Dec 1908, d. 25 Mar 1981)7,8
Death: 30 Sep 2007, Nebraska City, Nebraska,4
Burial: 3 Oct 2007, Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa,7
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Narrative:

Rachel Wilma Morris was born on 20 Jun 1921 in Shenandoah, IowaG.4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1925 State Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, in the household of her parents, Edgar Lafeyette Morris and Lola L. Knisley.9 She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa G, in the household of her parents.10 She appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa G, in the household of her parents.11
     Rachel married Joseph Dean Snowdall, son of Joseph Alvy Snowdall and Ethel Maud Gordon, on 22 Jan 1946 in Troy, KansasG.7,8
     Rachel and Joseph appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Lincoln, Page Co., Iowa G, enumerated 18 Apr 1950, reporting they lived on a farm of over three acres. Their daughter Cherrie was listed as living with them.12
     Her husband died on 25 Mar 1981 in Omaha, NebraskaG.13,14,15
     Rachel died on 30 Sep 2007 in Nebraska City, NebraskaG, at age 86.4 She was buried on 3 Oct 2007 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Page Co., IowaG.7

Children:
      Children with Joseph Dean Snowdall

Dean and Rachael's other children are believed to be still living.
  1. Cherrie Dean Snowdall (abt 1949 - 14 Nov 2021)
  2. Paul Snowdall (7 May 1950 - 8 May 1950)
  3. Susan Snowdall (29 Sep 1953 - 30 Sep 1953)

Citations

  1. [S4751] O'Dell, Abstracted Newspaper Index of Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri, birth extract for Rachel Wilma Morris, citing Clarinda Herald 14 Jul 1921.
  2. [S5051] Edgar Morris household, 1930 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows name as Rachel Morris.
  3. [S5052] Edgar L. Morris household, 1940 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows name as Rachel W. Morris.
  4. [S5466] Rachel W. Snowdall obituary, obit- Snowdall, Rachel W MorrisHackett Livingston Funeral Home, shows date, town, and state.
  5. [S4751] O'Dell, Abstracted Newspaper Index of Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri, birth extract for Rachel Wilma Morris, citing Clarinda Herald 14 Jul 1921, shows date.
  6. [S5450] Ed Morris household, 1925 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah, shows age 3 and state.
  7. [S5466] Rachel W. Snowdall obituary, obit- Snowdall, Rachel W MorrisHackett Livingston Funeral Home.
  8. [S12519] Dean Snowdall household, 1950 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows married.
  9. [S5450] Ed Morris household, 1925 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah.
  10. [S5051] Edgar Morris household, 1930 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  11. [S5052] Edgar L. Morris household, 1940 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  12. [S12519] Dean Snowdall household, 1950 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  13. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 121521349, Joseph Dean Snowdall, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  14. [S4751] O'Dell, Abstracted Newspaper Index of Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri, death extract for Snowdall, Dean, citing Clarinda Herald Journal 30 Mar 1981, shows city.
  15. [S1000] "Social Security Death Index," Ancestry.com, record for Dean Snowdall, Soc. Sec. No. 482-50-5335, shows month, year, and last residence as 51601 Shenandoah, Page, Iowa.

 

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