Charles Lafett McNatt1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 9004, (1878 - 1966)
FatherJ. Elie McNatt4 (abt 1850 - )
MotherElisabeth [surname unknown]5 (abt 1852 - )

Key Events:

Birth: 20 Jan 1878, Texas Co., Missouri6,7,8,9
Marriage: 24 Feb 1897, Douglas Co., Missouri, Elizabeth Jane Spurlock (17 Nov 1880 - 6 Jul 1964)10,11,12
Death: 6 Jul 1966, Tulsa, Oklahoma13,14,15
Burial: Stilwell Cemetery, Stilwell, Adair Co., Oklahoma16

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Narrative:

     Charles Lafett McNatt was born on 20 Jan 1878 in Texas Co., Missouri.6,7,8,9
     He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Pierce Twp., Texas Co., Missouri, in the household of his parents, J. Elie McNatt and Elisabeth [surname unknown].4
     Charles married Elizabeth Jane Spurlock, daughter of John Spurlock, on 24 Feb 1897 in Douglas Co., Missouri, 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 21.10,11,12
     Charles and Elizabeth appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Finley Twp., Webster Co., Missouri, enumerated 19 Jun 1900, reporting that they rented their home. Their daughter Anna was listed as living with them.17
     Charles and Elizabeth appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Findley Twp., Douglas Co., Missouri, 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.18
     Charles and Elizabeth moved their family to Iowa, settling near Shenandoah, about 1914.19,20 They appeared on the 1915 State Census of Fisher Twp., Fremont Co., Iowa, 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.21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28
     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., Oklahoma, reporting he was a farmer in Lyons.29
     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, 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.30
     Charles and Elizabeth appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Stilwell, Adair Co., Oklahoma, at Olive St., 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.31
     Charles registered for the draft for World War II on 27 Apr 1942, while living at Stilwell, Adair Co., Oklahoma, 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 $400.32,33,21 He returned to blacksmithing in Oklahoma, calling himself a mechanic doing blacksmith work in 1920.34,35
     Charles and Elizabeth appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Stilwell, Adair Co., Oklahoma, at N. 7th St., 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
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     His wife died on 6 Jul 1964.37
     Charles died on 6 Jul 1966 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at age 88.13,14,15 He was buried in Stilwell Cemetery, Stilwell, Adair Co., Oklahoma, next to his wife.16

Children:
     Children with Elizabeth Jane Spurlock:

  • Maude McNatt17,18,38 (Apr 1899 - 18 Oct 1918)
  • Bessie Mae McNatt18,39,40 (23 Jan 1902 - 14 Jan 1978)
  • John McNatt18,39,40 (28 Oct 1904 - 7 Jul 1989)
  • Violet McNatt18,39,40 (26 Mar 1907 - 2 Dec 1996)
  • Charles McNatt18,39,40 (26 Feb 1910 - 29 Sep 1983)
  • Ollie McNatt41,39,40 (26 Jun 1914 - Sep 1985)
  • Beulah Irene McNatt39,40,42 (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.
  5. [S5427] J. Elie Mcnatt household, 1880 U.S. Census, Texas Co., Missouri, shows him as the son of her husband.
  6. [S5427] J. Elie Mcnatt household, 1880 U.S. Census, Texas Co., Missouri, shows age 3 and state, as Missouri.
  7. [S5436] Charles McKnatt household, 1900 U.S. Census, Webster Co., Missouri, shows month, year, as 1879, age 21, and state, as Arkansas.
  8. [S5426] Charles Lafett McNatt, World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Oklahoma, shows date, county, and state, as Missouri.
  9. [S12873] Charles L. Mcnatt obituary, Stilwell Democrat-Journal, shows date, county, as Douglas, and state.
  10. [S12874] Marriages Licenses, Douglas Co., Missouri, 1893-1902:302, Elizabeth J. Spurlack and Charles L McHatt, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  11. [S5436] Charles McKnatt household, 1900 U.S. Census, Webster Co., Missouri, shows married 3 years.
  12. [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.
  13. [S12873] Charles L. Mcnatt obituary, Stilwell Democrat-Journal, shows date and city.
  14. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 29508147, Charles Layfette McNatt, shows date, as 6th, and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  15. [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.
  16. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 29508147, Charles Layfette McNatt, and memorial # 29508489, Elizabeth Jane Spurlock McNatt, includes photo of joint tombstone.
  17. [S5436] Charles McKnatt household, 1900 U.S. Census, Webster Co., Missouri.
  18. [S5421] Charley McNatt household, 1910 U.S. Census, Douglas Co., Missouri.
  19. [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.
  20. [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.
  21. [S5428] C. L. McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  22. [S5429] Mrs. C. L. McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  23. [S5430] Maude McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  24. [S5431] Bessie McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  25. [S5432] Johnnie McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  26. [S5433] Violet McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  27. [S5434] Charlie McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  28. [S5435] Ollie McNatt card, 1915 Iowa State Census, Freemont Co., Iowa, Fisher Twp.
  29. [S5425] Charley McNatt, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  30. [S5423] Charles L. McNatt household, 1920 U.S. Census, Adair Co., Oklahoma, shows age 3 and state.
  31. [S5424] Charley L. McNatt household, 1930 U.S. Census, Adair Co., Oklahoma.
  32. [S5436] Charles McKnatt household, 1900 U.S. Census, Webster Co., Missouri, shows occupation as farmer.
  33. [S5421] Charley McNatt household, 1910 U.S. Census, Douglas Co., Missouri, shows occupation as blacksmith, industry as horse shoeing.
  34. [S5423] Charles L. McNatt household, 1920 U.S. Census, Adair Co., Oklahoma, shows occupation as mechanic, industry as blacksmith.
  35. [S5424] Charley L. McNatt household, 1930 U.S. Census, Adair Co., Oklahoma, shows occupation as blacksmith, industry as own shop.
  36. [S12872] Charles McNatt household, 1950 U.S. Census, Adair Co., Oklahoma.
  37. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 29508489, Elizabeth Jane Spurlock McNatt, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  38. [S4746] "County Marriages, 1838-1934," FamilySearch.org, Leslie O Morris and Maude Mcnatt, citing FHL # 1533636.
  39. [S5423] Charles L. McNatt household, 1920 U.S. Census, Adair Co., Oklahoma.
  40. [S12873] Charles L. Mcnatt obituary, Stilwell Democrat-Journal.
  41. [S5221] "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935," FamilySearch.org, record for Ollie Mcnatt, citing FHL # 1521390.
  42. [S1500] "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," Ancestry.com, record for Beulah Irene Patrick, Soc. Sec. No. 440-20-1836.