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Edward Spotswood Bailey1,2,3

ID# 20931, (1855 - 1886)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherJohn T. Bailey (13 Nov 1824 - 15 Jul 1904)
MotherEliza Shelton (1 Apr 1819 - 19 Nov 1906)
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: 25 Jul 1855, Whitesville, Andrew Co., Missouri,4,5,6
Marriage: 9 Sep 1877, Virginia Gallaway (b. 16 Jun 1860, d. 1894)7,8,9
Death: 4 Jan 1886,1
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Narrative:

Edward Spotswood Bailey was born on 25 Jul 1855 in Whitesville, Andrew Co., MissouriG.4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Platte Twp., Andrew Co., MissouriG, in the household of his parents, John T. Bailey and Eliza Shelton.10 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Platte Twp., Andrew Co., MissouriG, in the household of his parents.11
     Edward married Virginia Gallaway, daughter of William H. Gallaway and Angelina Brady, on 9 Sep 1877.7,8,9
     Edward and Virginia appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Empire Twp., Andrew Co., Missouri G, enumerated 5 Jun 1880. Their son Oscar was listed as living with them. Her mother was apparently living either with them or close by, as she is listed as the preceding household in the census record.12
     He was a farmer.12
     Edward died on 4 Jan 1886 at age 30.1

Children:
     Child with Virginia Gallaway:

  1. Oscar B. Bailey (24 Jul 1878 - 1 May 1908)

Citations

  1. [S888] "Family Data Collection," Ancestry.com, record for Edward Spotswood Bailey.
  2. [S7047] John T. Baily household, 1860 U.S. Census, Andrew Co., Missouri, shows name as Edward Baily.
  3. [S7048] John T. Baily household, 1870 U.S. Census, Andrew Co., Missouri, shows name as Edward S. Baily.
  4. [S888] "Family Data Collection," Ancestry.com, record for Edward Spotswood Bailey, shows date, town, county, and state.
  5. [S7047] John T. Baily household, 1860 U.S. Census, Andrew Co., Missouri, shows age 5 and state.
  6. [S7048] John T. Baily household, 1870 U.S. Census, Andrew Co., Missouri, shows age 14 and state.
  7. [S888] "Family Data Collection," Ancestry.com, record for Edward Spotswood Bailey, shows date.
  8. [S7046] Edward S. Bailey household, 1880 U.S. Census, Andrew Co., Missouri, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  9. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 91200074, Virginia Bailey, shows date, and includes tombstone photo showing her as his wife.
  10. [S7047] John T. Baily household, 1860 U.S. Census, Andrew Co., Missouri.
  11. [S7048] John T. Baily household, 1870 U.S. Census, Andrew Co., Missouri.
  12. [S7046] Edward S. Bailey household, 1880 U.S. Census, Andrew Co., Missouri.

Oscar B. Bailey1,2,3

ID# 20934, (1878 - 1908)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherEdward Spotswood Bailey (25 Jul 1855 - 4 Jan 1886)
MotherVirginia Gallaway (16 Jun 1860 - 1894)
AncestryThe Dutt/Toot Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: 24 Jul 1878, Missouri,4,5,6
Marriage: 12 Sep 1899, Savannah, Andrew Co., Missouri, Alma B. Hurst (b. 16 Aug 1878, d. 27 Jul 1914)7,8
Death: 1 May 1908,4,9
Burial: Savannah Cemetery, Savannah, Andrew Co., Missouri,10
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Narrative:

Oscar B. Bailey was born on 24 Jul 1878 in MissouriG.4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Empire Twp., Andrew Co., Missouri, G in the household of his parents, Edward Spotswood Bailey and Virginia Gallaway.1
     His father died on 4 Jan 1886, when Oscar was 7 years old.11
     James F. Smith was appointed guardian and curator of Oscar's estate in Andrew Co., Missouri, Probate Court. He posted a bond of $300 on 20 Jun 1894, with Oscar's grandfather John T. Bailey as one of the sucurities.12
     Oscar married Alma B. Hurst, daughter of Elijah Hurst and Margaret A. Best, on 12 Sep 1899 in Savannah, Andrew Co., MissouriG, with Rev. L. B Wiles officating.7,8
     Oscar received a distribution of $114 from the estate of his grandmother's sister Elvira, as reported in the final settlement report for the estate, which was filed 13 Feb 1900.13
      Oscar had moved to Gentry Co.G before their marriage, and he and Alma settled there after they were married.14 They appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cooper Twp., Gentry Co., Missouri G, enumerated 18 Jun 1900, reporting they owned their farm, which was mortgaged. William Joel Wrightsman, a farm laborer age 25, was listed as living with them and shown as a servant. Apparently he was working on the farm while Oscar worked at the ice plant. He and Alma married after Oscar's death.3
     Oscar died on 1 May 1908 at age 29.4,9 He was buried in Savannah Cemetery, Savannah, Andrew Co., MissouriG.10

Children:
      Children with Alma B. Hurst:

Oscar and Alma had no children.15

Citations

  1. [S7046] Edward S. Bailey household, 1880 U.S. Census, Andrew Co., Missouri.
  2. [S7049] Oscar B. Bailey and Alma B. Hurst, marriage License.
  3. [S7050] Oscar B. Bailey household, 1900 U.S. Census, Gentry Co., Missouri.
  4. [S7063] Oscar B. and Alma B. Bailey tombstone, Savannah Cemetery, shows date.
  5. [S7046] Edward S. Bailey household, 1880 U.S. Census, Andrew Co., Missouri, shows age 1 and state.
  6. [S7050] Oscar B. Bailey household, 1900 U.S. Census, Gentry Co., Missouri, shows month, year, age 21, and state.
  7. [S7049] Oscar B. Bailey and Alma B. Hurst, marriage License, shows date, town, county, state, and officiant.
  8. [S7050] Oscar B. Bailey household, 1900 U.S. Census, Gentry Co., Missouri, shows married, 0 years.
  9. [S7052] Russell C. Pullen household, 1910 U.S. Census, Buchanan Co., Missouri, shows his wife as a widow.
  10. [S7063] Oscar B. and Alma B. Bailey tombstone, Savannah Cemetery.
  11. [S888] "Family Data Collection," Ancestry.com, record for Edward Spotswood Bailey.
  12. [S7043] Administrator's Bonds and Letters, Andrew Co., Missouri, B:579, bond of James F. Smith as guardian and curator of Oscar B. Bailey, 20 Jun 1894.
  13. [S7164] Settlements, Carroll Co., Missouri, P:238, estate of Elvira Brady.
  14. [S7049] Oscar B. Bailey and Alma B. Hurst, marriage License, shows him as a resdent of Stanberry, Gentry Co.
  15. [S7052] Russell C. Pullen household, 1910 U.S. Census, Buchanan Co., Missouri, shows her as the mother of no children.

Alma B. Hurst1,2,3

ID# 20935, (1878 - 1914)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherElijah Hurst (26 May 1831 - 21 Oct 1915)
MotherMargaret A. Best (19 Jan 1838 - 12 Apr 1929)
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: 16 Aug 1878, Missouri,4,5,6
Marriage: 12 Sep 1899, Savannah, Andrew Co., Missouri, Oscar B. Bailey (b. 24 Jul 1878, d. 1 May 1908)2,7
Marriage: 15 Jun 1913, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri, William Joel Wrightsman (b. 23 May 1875, d. 17 Sep 1961)8,9
Death: 27 Jul 1914,4
Burial: Savannah Cemetery, Savannah, Andrew Co., Missouri,10
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Narrative:

Alma B. Hurst was born on 16 Aug 1878 in MissouriG.4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Andrew Co., Missouri, G in the household of her parents, Elijah Hurst and Margaret A. Best.11
     Alma married first Oscar B. Bailey, son of Edward Spotswood Bailey and Virginia Gallaway, on 12 Sep 1899 in Savannah, Andrew Co., MissouriG, with Rev. L. B Wiles officating.2,7
      Oscar had moved to Gentry Co.G before their marriage, and he and Alma settled there after they were married.12 They appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cooper Twp., Gentry Co., Missouri G, enumerated 18 Jun 1900, reporting they owned their farm, which was mortgaged. William Joel Wrightsman, a farm laborer age 25, was listed as living with them and shown as a servant. Apparently he was working on the farm while Oscar worked at the ice plant. He and Alma married after Oscar's death.13
     Her husband died on 1 May 1908.4,14
     Alma moved to St. Joseph after the death of her husband. She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri, at 2720 Olive St. G, enumerated 18 Apr 1910, listed in the household of her sister Pink and her husband, Russell C. Pullen.15 She moved to 2901 Lafayette St.G by 1912.16
     Alma married second William Joel Wrightsman, son of William A. Wrightsman and Euphema J. Kimbrell, on 15 Jun 1913 in St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MissouriG, with John M. Asbell officiating.8,9
     Alma died on 27 Jul 1914 at age 35.4 She was buried in Savannah Cemetery, Savannah, Andrew Co., MissouriG.10

Children:
      Children with Oscar B. Bailey:

Oscar and Alma had no children.17

Children:
     There were no children with William Joel Wrightsman

Citations

  1. [S7051] Elijah Hurst household, 1880 U.S. Census, Andrew Co., Missouri, shows name as Alma Hurst.
  2. [S7049] Oscar B. Bailey and Alma B. Hurst, marriage License, shows date, town, county, state, and officiant.
  3. [S7050] Oscar B. Bailey household, 1900 U.S. Census, Gentry Co., Missouri, shows name as Alma Bailey.
  4. [S7063] Oscar B. and Alma B. Bailey tombstone, Savannah Cemetery, shows date.
  5. [S7051] Elijah Hurst household, 1880 U.S. Census, Andrew Co., Missouri, shows age 3 and state.
  6. [S7050] Oscar B. Bailey household, 1900 U.S. Census, Gentry Co., Missouri, shows month, year, age 21, and state.
  7. [S7050] Oscar B. Bailey household, 1900 U.S. Census, Gentry Co., Missouri, shows married, 0 years.
  8. [S7053] William J. Wrightsman and Alma Bailey, application for license to marry and marriage License.
  9. [S7063] Oscar B. and Alma B. Bailey tombstone, Savannah Cemetery, shows her as his wife.
  10. [S7063] Oscar B. and Alma B. Bailey tombstone, Savannah Cemetery.
  11. [S7051] Elijah Hurst household, 1880 U.S. Census, Andrew Co., Missouri.
  12. [S7049] Oscar B. Bailey and Alma B. Hurst, marriage License, shows him as a resdent of Stanberry, Gentry Co.
  13. [S7050] Oscar B. Bailey household, 1900 U.S. Census, Gentry Co., Missouri.
  14. [S7052] Russell C. Pullen household, 1910 U.S. Census, Buchanan Co., Missouri, shows his wife as a widow.
  15. [S7052] Russell C. Pullen household, 1910 U.S. Census, Buchanan Co., Missouri.
  16. [S4468] R. L. Polk & Co.'s St. Joseph City Directory, 1912, pg 89.
  17. [S7052] Russell C. Pullen household, 1910 U.S. Census, Buchanan Co., Missouri, shows her as the mother of no children.

William Joel Wrightsman1,2,3,4

ID# 20938, (1875 - 1961)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherWilliam A. Wrightsman (25 Apr 1843 - 26 Dec 1921)
MotherEuphema J. Kimbrell (abt 1848 - 7 Dec 1941)
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: 23 May 1875, Maryville, Missouri,5,6,7
Marriage: abt 1908, Fredrecka Hansen (b. abt 1879)8
Marriage: 15 Jun 1913, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri, Alma B. Hurst (b. 16 Aug 1878, d. 27 Jul 1914)9,10
Marriage: 13 Jul 1918, Jackson Co., Missouri, Daisie C. Lipke (b. Dec 1887)11,12,13
Death: 17 Sep 1961, Columbia, Boone Co., Missouri,14,15
Burial: 19 Sep 1961, Roach Cemetery, Roach, Camden Co., Missouri,14,16
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Narrative:

William Joel Wrightsman was born on 23 May 1875 in Maryville, MissouriG.5,6,7
     He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cooper Twp., Gentry Co., Missouri, G in the household of his parents, William A. Wrightsman and Euphema J. Kimbrell.17
     He used the name Tim almost exclusively as an adult. He seems to have used his birth name, William, only for formal occasions, such as applying for marriage licenses and some census records. But his death certificate shows his name as Tim and his tombstone shows him as Timothy.18,14,19
     William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cooper Twp., Gentry Co., Missouri, G in the household of Oscar B. Bailey and Alma B. Hurst, who would become his wife after the death of her husband.20
     William married first Fredrecka Hansen about 1908.8
     William and Fredrecka appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at 815 West 21st. St. G, enumerated 22 Apr 1910, reporting they were renting their home. Their daughter Marjorie was listed as living with them.21
     He was a farm laborer in 1900. By 1910 he was a foreman in a mail order house.22,23
     William married second Alma B. Hurst, daughter of Elijah Hurst and Margaret A. Best, on 15 Jun 1913 in St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MissouriG, with John M. Asbell officiating.9,10
     His second wife died on 27 Jul 1914.24
     William married third Daisie C. Lipke, daughter of Charles H. Lipke and Callie A., on 13 Jul 1918 in Jackson Co., MissouriG.11,12,13
     William registered for the draft for World War I on 12 Sep 1918, while living at 915 Penn Ave, Kansas City, MissouriG, reporting he was employed as a foreman for Griffin Wheel Co.3
     He was a foreman for an iron wheel company in 1920.25,26
     William and Daisie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas, at 1129 Virginia Ave. G, enumerated 6 Jan 1920, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Her sister Nellie was listed as living with them.27
     William and Daisie moved across the river to Kansas City, Kansas, by 1924.28 They appeared on the 1925 State Census of Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KansasG, reporting they owned their home, which was mortgaged.4
     William and Daisie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas, at 1129 Richmond Ave. G, enumerated 5 Apr 1930, reporting they owned a home valued at $3,000, and owned a radio.29
     He was a foreman for a steel plant in 1930. He had retired, or was unable to work by 1940, but his death certificate shows his occupation as laborer, suggesting he may have worked as a laborer again before he retired.30,31,32
     No further record of Daisie has been found after 1930. In 1940 census he was still in the same city but without her. His marital staus is overwritten but seems to say married.33
     William appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas, at 1136 Richmond G, enumerated 16 Apr 1940, boarding with Alfred A. Hamper and his wife.34
     William died on 17 Sep 1961 in Columbia, Boone Co., MissouriG, at age 86.14,15 He was buried on 19 Sep 1961 in Roach Cemetery, Roach, Camden Co., MissouriG.14,16

Children:
     Child with Fredrecka Hansen:

  1. Marjorie Wrightsman (26 Jun 1909 - 14 May 1911)

Children:
     There were no children with Alma B. Hurst

Children:
     There were no children with Daisie C. Lipke

Citations

  1. [S7054] William Wrightsman household, 1880 U.S. Census, Gentry Co., Missouri, shows name as William Wrightsman.
  2. [S7155] Record of Marriages, Jackson Co., Missouri, no 79892, William J. Wrightsman and Daisie C. Lipke.
  3. [S9509] William Joel Wrightsman, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  4. [S9511] Tim J. Wrightsman household, 1925 Kansas Census, Wyandotte Co., Kansas, Kansas City.
  5. [S7054] William Wrightsman household, 1880 U.S. Census, Gentry Co., Missouri, shows age 5 and state.
  6. [S7050] Oscar B. Bailey household, 1900 U.S. Census, Gentry Co., Missouri, shows month, year, as 1875, age 25, and state.
  7. [S9509] William Joel Wrightsman, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, shows date.
  8. [S7057] Tim J. Wrightsman household, 1910 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Missouri, shows married two years, his first marriage and her second.
  9. [S7053] William J. Wrightsman and Alma Bailey, application for license to marry and marriage License.
  10. [S7063] Oscar B. and Alma B. Bailey tombstone, Savannah Cemetery, shows her as his wife.
  11. [S7155] Record of Marriages, Jackson Co., Missouri, no 79892, William J. Wrightsman and Daisie C. Lipke, shows date and offciant.
  12. [S7059] William J. Wrightsman household, 1920 U.S. Census, Wyandotte Co., Kansas, shows married.
  13. [S9511] Tim J. Wrightsman household, 1925 Kansas Census, Wyandotte Co., Kansas, Kansas City, shows married.
  14. [S7056] Tim Joel Wrightsman, Standard Certificate of Death.
  15. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 9050486, Timothy Joel Wrightsman, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  16. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 9050486, Timothy Joel Wrightsman, includes tombstone photo.
  17. [S7054] William Wrightsman household, 1880 U.S. Census, Gentry Co., Missouri.
  18. [S7050] Oscar B. Bailey household, 1900 U.S. Census, Gentry Co., Missouri, shows name as Tim Wrightman.
  19. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 9050486, Timothy Joel Wrightsman, includes tombstone photo showing same.
  20. [S7050] Oscar B. Bailey household, 1900 U.S. Census, Gentry Co., Missouri.
  21. [S7057] Tim J. Wrightsman household, 1910 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Missouri.
  22. [S7050] Oscar B. Bailey household, 1900 U.S. Census, Gentry Co., Missouri, shows occupation as farm laborer.
  23. [S7057] Tim J. Wrightsman household, 1910 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Missouri, shows occupation as foreman, industry as mail order house.
  24. [S7063] Oscar B. and Alma B. Bailey tombstone, Savannah Cemetery, shows date.
  25. [S7059] William J. Wrightsman household, 1920 U.S. Census, Wyandotte Co., Kansas, shows occupation as foreman, industry as iron wheel company.
  26. [S9511] Tim J. Wrightsman household, 1925 Kansas Census, Wyandotte Co., Kansas, Kansas City, shows occupation as foreman, industry as wheel company.
  27. [S7059] William J. Wrightsman household, 1920 U.S. Census, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.
  28. [S7062] Kansas City Kansas City Directory, pg 1091.
  29. [S7060] William J. Wrightsman household, 1930 U.S. Census, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.
  30. [S7060] William J. Wrightsman household, 1930 U.S. Census, Wyandotte Co., Kansas, shows occupation as foreman, industry as steel plant.
  31. [S7061] Alfred A. Hamper household, 1940 U.S. Census, Wyandotte Co., Kansas, shows no occupation, status unable to work.
  32. [S7056] Tim Joel Wrightsman, Standard Certificate of Death, shows occupation as labor, retired.
  33. [S7061] Alfred A. Hamper household, 1940 U.S. Census, Wyandotte Co., Kansas, marital status overwritten, but seems to say married.
  34. [S7061] Alfred A. Hamper household, 1940 U.S. Census, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.

 

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