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1	12 May 1910 census of Soledad, Monterey County, CA, found the Rothe family living in dwelling #202. William and Clarinda said that the had been married 2 years, this being the second marriage for both, and Clarinda said that her 1 child was still living: William A. Rothe 45 CA SC England - Farmer Clarinda 41 CA KY IL Elmer A. 17 CA CA CA In his WWI Draft Registration Card dated 31 May 1917, Elmer Augustus Rothe said that he was born 11 May 1890 in San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA. He was living with his wife and baby at 1004 Dolores St., San Francisco, CA. He was employed as a chauffeur by McLenegan & Son located at 219 E. 10th St., San Francisco, CA.	Elmer Augustus Rothe
2	13 June 1860 census of Moral, Shelby County, IN, found the Neal family living in dwelling #263, next door to mother Delilah Neal in dwelling #266: Richard B. Neal 48 Butler County, OH - Farmer Charlotte 38 OH Asberry 13 Shelby County, IN Mary B. 7 Shelby County, IN Benjamin 4 Shelby County, IN Rhoda 2 Shelby County, IN	Charlotte Neal
3	7 Jan 1920 census of Emporia, Lyon County, KS, found the Lattin family living in dwelling #90 on South Constitution: John J. Latin 44 KS Canada WI - Carpenter, Railroad Annie 40 KS IN IN Viola 19 OK KS KS - Store clerk, Dry goods Violet 17 OK KS KS - Clerk, Grocery Frank 15 OK KS KS Everett 13 OK KS KS Bird 10 OK KS KS Fern 7 OK KS KS Ina 4 KS KS KS 18 April 1930 census of Emporia, Lyon County, KS, found the Lattin family living in dwelling #367. John and Annie said that they were first married at ages 24 and 20 respectively: John G. Lattin 54 KS Canada WI - Caryard Foreman, Steam railway Annie C. 50 KS IN IN Fern L. 17 OK KS KS Iva L. 14 KS KS KS Mary E. 10 KS KS KS Francis L. 6 KS KS KS	Lefa Fern Lattin
4	"Cloyd [Claude] and Rachel [Rachael] Hanafin were my grandparents through their daughter Beulah and I knew most of her siblings. Until she died I did not know her as anything but Tishie and even her own children had trouble remembering her legal name and which was her first name and which was her middle name. My Grandma Tishie could barely read or write so there is not a lot of written material floating about except the necessary legal papers." MaryAnn from Tucson EberbachMA@aol.com	Beulah Opal Hanafin
5	----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituary - Daum, Bertha P. (Gold) 7 Nov 1898 - 24 Mar 1977 OZARK HEADLINER 31 Mar 1977 p4. [Note: Daughter of George W. & Permelia (Mitchell) Gold; married Herbert W. Daum 15 Jan 1898 - 11 Dec 1977] Contributed by Mabel Phillips. CLEVER - Services for Mrs. Bertha Gold Daum, 78, of Route 1, Clever, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Nixa Assembly of God with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery north of Clever. Mrs. Daum died early Thursday in the state hospital, Nevada. She was a lifelong resident of the Union City community south of Clever and a member of Nixa Assembly of God. Survivors include her husband, Herbert W.; a son, Gerald, Route 1, Nixa; a daughter, Mrs. Beverly A. Jenkins, Aurora’ two brothers, Howard Gold, Aurora and Floyd Gold, Waterford, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Sarah Cooper, Waterford, Calif., Mrs. Ruth Markewitz, El Cajon, Calif, Mrs. Madie Merritt, Route 2, Crane and Mrs. Laura Benson, Mt. Vernon, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.	Bertha Paralee Gold
6	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pioneer Cemetery - Watsonville Hubert Ackley is buried in the Watsonville Pioneer Cemetery, Bock 15, Lot 28, Grave 7, next to his great grandfather, Albert Miller, in Grave 8. Records for the Watsonville Pioneer Cemetery and for the Watsonville Catholic Cemetery, as well as for Valley Catholic Cemetery, are located in the Pajaro Valley Public Cemetery District, on Marin Street. This is actually in back of the Pioneer Cemetery. Pioneer Cemetery (encompassing the "old" I.O.O.F. Cemetery) is run by: Pajaro Valley Public Cemetery District Robert S. Stanford, Mgr. 66 Marin St, Watsonville, CA 95076 831-722-0310 Directions: Take Hwy 1 Airport Blvd. to Freedom Blvd. Right on Freedom Blvd. Continue till you see the crypts of the "old" Watsonville Catholic Cemetery on the left. Pioneer Cemetery is about 2-3 blocks further on the right. It is surrounded by fast food, shopping centers, etc. and you'll think it's the wrong street, but don't despair! The chain-link fence gate on Freedom Blvd appears to be permanently locked. Go to the first street past the Cemetery, turn right, then right again. The cemetery parking lot and office are in the "back" of the Cemetery. The office is closed from 12 to 1 for lunch.	Hubert Thomas Ackley
7	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sedan Times-Star - March 1995 MRS. RUBY J. OBENCHAIN - Submitted by Ilene Mullendore Butler Ruby Jewell Obenchain, 88, of Sedan, Kansas, died Tuesday, March 28, 1995, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. She was born September 25, 1906, in Sedan, Kansas, to Calvin and Barbara Ellen (Cowen) McMillan. She was a member of the Christian Church and a Home Maker. On February 27, 1929, in Sedan, Kansas, she and Floyd Lee Obenchain were united in marriage. He preceded her in death on April 18, 1971. Survivors include one son, Bud Obenchain of Stockton, Missouri; one daughter, Leota Mills of Sedan, Kansas; one brother, John McMillan of Peru, Kansas; two sisters, Christina Traskf of Renton, Washington, and Grace McNown of Douglas, Kansas; five grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 31, 1995, at 2:00 p.m., in the Graves-Baird Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Riley Cemetery, Monett, Kansas. Rev. Dois Nix will officiate. Graves-Baird Funeral Home, Sedan, Kansas, is in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established in her name with the Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home Activity Fund.	Ruby J. McMillian
8	---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 1996 MRS. EMMA S. GREENBURG Emma Stella Greenburg passed away Saturday, October 12, at the Howard Twilight Manor Nursing Home in Howard, KS. She was 91 years of age, and a former resident of Elk City, Longton, and Caney. Emma was born January 13, 1905 on a farm in Chautauqua County near Hale, KS. to Lewis Victor and Stella Jane (Seybold) Brand. She attended Hard Rock rural school and grew to womanhood in Chautauqua County. On October 5, 1922. she married Herbert Henry Greenburg at Sedan. KS. and to this union were born three sons and four daughters. Emma devoted her life to caring for her family. They lived at several locations throughout Kansas. due to her husband’s employment in construction work. In the early 1930’s they moved to Oak Valley, KS, and began farming and ranching in Elk and Chautauqua Counties. Her husband preceded her in death in July of 1968. Emma was a member of the Assembly of God Church at Caney before moving to Howard in 1987. She is survived by her sons, James Greenburg and his wife Gladys of Tyro, KS. and Herb “JR” Greenburg and his wife Margaret of Spokane, WA.: her daughters, Rosalie McDonald of Howard, Margie Welch and her husband Curtis, and Joan Newkirk and her husband Maxen, all of Elk City, and Myra Becker and her husband Jim of Moline; a brother, Therman Brand of Red Bluff, CA.; her sisters, Zeda Rice of Irving, TX. and Thelma Knicely of Magalia, CA; 23 grandchildren; 48 greatgrandchildren and several greatgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son Noel F. “Storm’ Greenburg, two grandchildren, and two greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 15, 1996 at the Elk City Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Terry Marta and Rev. Chuck Evans officiating. Karen Dalil was the organist with Connie Russell singing “In the Garden” and “Amazing Grace.” The casket bearers were Todd Gilmore, Jimmy Greenburg, Dean Newkirk. Ronald Newkirk, Roger Newkirk, Nathan Pickett, Wes Turner, and Steve Welch. The honorary casket bearers were LaVerne Britton, Billy Greenburg, Daniel Greenburg, Matthew Greenburg, and Wesley Pickett. Interment was held in West Liberty Cemetery, west of Elk City, KS. A memorial has been established with the Elk City Church of the Nazarene. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard. http://www.ksgennet.org/ks/ek/obits/obitsg.html	Emma Stella Brand
9	---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sedan Times-Star - April 27, 2005 MRS. WANDA M. STOTTS CANEY, Kan. - Wanda Mae Stotts, 93, of Caney, Kan. died Monday, April 25, 2005, at the Caney Nursing Center in Caney. She was born Feb. 6, 1912 at Chautauqua, Kan. to Brooks and Mae (Tresner) Mantooth. She grew up in the Chautauqua area, where she attended school graduating from Chautauqua High School. On April 11, 1936, she married William Herbert “Skeet” Meacham at Wellington, Kan. Following their marriage, they lived in the Sedan area. Mr. Meacham preceded her in death in 1970. On Oct. 12, 1971, she married Donald V. Stotts at Pawnee, Okla. Following their marriage, they lived in the Chautauqua area for several years. After selling their farm, they moved to Caney and later to Copan, Okla. They enjoyed camping and for many years, they spent the winter in Arizona returning to the Caney and Copan area in the summer. They enjoyed playing cards and camping with their friends. She was employed by the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Services (ASCS) in Sedan for over 30 years. Survivors include her husband, Donald, Caney, Kan.; a stepdaughter, Shirley Stotts Stillwater, Okla.; three sisters, Neva Parker, Chautauqua, Kan., Thelma Burch, Caney, Kan., and Vesta Miller, Fairplay, Mo.; one brother, Hugh Mantooth, Caney, Kan.; five step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Skeet Meacham, she was preceded in death by one son, Trosky Gene Meacham in 1953 and one brother, Ernest Mantooth in 1934. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 28, 200$, in the Greenwood Cemetery at Sedan, with Earl Tresner officiating. Friends may call on Wednesday from 9-9 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan. The family suggests memorials to Elder Care in Bartlesville, Okla. or to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements. http://www.ksgennet.org/ks/cq/obits/obitss3.html#01214	Wanda Mae Mantooth
10	--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- San Bernardino Daily Sun 11/29/1955 Archie M. Scott Archie M. Scott, 73, of Apple Valley, died Sunday in a San Bernardino hospital. A native of Missouri, he was a resident of Apple Valley seven years, California 19 years. Survivors are a son, Victor L. Scott of Artesia; two daughters, Dorothy L. Scott of Long Beach and Mrs. Mildred Hollinger of Garden Grove; four brothers and two sisters, all of Kansas City ,Kansas, and one grandson. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday in Stephens & Bobbitt Chapel with internment in Mountain View Cemetery.	Archie Melvin Scott
11	--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Frieze family is of German descent coming to America during the 18th century and locating in North Carolina. Later they crossed over the mountains and located in East Tennessee where we find two brothers, Jacob and David who married sisters by the name of Milburn. Jacob Frieze came to Missouri in 1830 and settled in what was then Polk County. David moved to Middle Tennesse, where he raised two sons. The oldest, John Wilkerson Frieze was born August 10th, 1821 and the younger, Crawford Frieze remained in Tennesse while John came to Missouri. Crawford Frieze was a Colonel in the Confederate army and John served three years in the Union army. http://www.archive.org/stream/historyofdadecou00greeiala/historyofdadecou00greeiala_djvu.txt	David Frieze
12	----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Administration Notice appeared in the Arkansas Gazette 5 March 1828 naming Elizabeth, William's widow, as admx on 29 February 1828. The probate continued through the courts until 8 August 1846 due to a claim against the estate laid by one Benjamin Murphy. The claim was finally disapproved. Court records begin in 1837. By 1838, daughter Elizabeth's husband, Silus McCoy, is administrator for William's estate and one presumes that Elizabeth is deceased. In May of 1845 a new administrator is named as Silas McCoy has moved out of the county. Title: Probate File Conway County, Arkansas Abbrev: Conway Probate Publication: County Clerk Repository: Name: Family History Library Page: AR Gazette 5 March 1828. AR Conway Probate Bk A pg 31, 396, 400, 410, 412, 437, 454; Bk pg 361.	William Niler Sr. Carlile
13	----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An examination of the naming of the children of Samuel Henry Perkins, b. 18 Dec. 18 1819, Halifax County, Va., and Martha Hamby Perkins, b. 4 Sept. 1826, Christian County, Ky., m. Polk County, Mo., June 1841 By Eugene Theodore Perkins James Madison; b. 10 May 1842, Polk County, Mo., first child and son, James: (origin not known, possibly a great uncle or great-grandfather, more likely paternal.) Madison: the older brother of Martha and eldest child of Amos Hamby. Also James, an uncle of Archaelus, who witnessed his will, Jan. 1784. Amos H.: b. 12 Jan. 1844, Cedar County, Mo., second child and son; Amos: definitely after his grandfather Amos Hamby. H. (Haslin?) If Haslin is correct, then after uncle Constant Haslin, the adjacent Cedar County homesteader and surely Samuel Henry's brother. Haslin could also be the maiden name of a grandmother on the Perkins side. The Hamby grandmother was Lavina Palmer, daughter of Abraham. At any rate the name comes down on the Perkins side. Mary W. 1850 census Polly, 1860 census; b. c1846, mayhap after Polly Perkins, who married Matthew Hamby in Polk County, Mo., 14 March 1841, possibly a sister of E.S., C.H. Samuel Henry, and Elizabeth Ann Perkins Ladd. The name or nickname was commonly used by the clan, perhaps from the Polly Perkins, maiden lady of wealth and Virginia aristocracy of the 1700s. Note: The grandson of Mary W. (Polly) Perkins Brasher, possibly but not necessarily Dr. Brasher, reputedly is the director of the medical clinic of Mount Vernon, Mo. (no response to an inquiry there). Mary W. had a son Drew who came to Aldrich, Mo., in 1920 to attend the funeral of James M., his uncle, who died with the flu in the epidemic. Drew nearly died himself of it while there. My mother, Mrs. Charles H. (Lou Griffin) Perkins nursed him back to health in the Aldrich Hotel. John Wilke or Wilks: b. c1848 Cedar County, Mo. Fourth child, third son, the name John is the name of his paternal grandfather and his maternal great-grandfather. Lavina Palmer's mother could have been a Wilke or Wilks, or possibly the paternal grandmother was a Wilke or Wilks. Note: Wilke helped Samuel Henry settle John's estate then. Emily: b. 19 May 1854, Cedar County, Mo. Fifth child, second daughter, is named after Emily Hamby, a younger sister of Martha, and it is said Emily Hamby married a Brasher, also. Emily Perkins married Richard D. Freeze of Missouri. They now spell the name Frieze. Gustavus A., b. c1857, Cedar County, Mo. Sixth child, fourth son, the Gustavus does not trace back to known family, but if the A is for Archaelus it may lead to the identity of the lineage Samuel Henry's father John in Virginia. Wilson Wayne: b. c1859. Seventh child, third daughter, was named after Dr. Wilson Wayne Wooldridge, MD, husband of Martha's younger sister Jane Hamby and doubtless a revered member of the community, enough to name this child after him regardless of sex. Louisa: Female, b. 11 Jan 1861, d. 11 Oct. 1881. Single, named after aunt Louisa (P. Nix), second wife of uncle William Hamby, settlers in Cedar County with the Perkinses and Hambys. Jose Ann: b. 9 Nov. 1865, Cedar County, Mo. Jose source unestablished, Ann from Samuel Henry's sister Elizabeth Ann Perkins Ladd, of Carrollton, Greene County, Ill., home. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pperkins/src/shpsons.html	Samuel Henry Perkins
14	----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The town of Union, Valparaiso County, Indiana, was setteled in the Spring of 1836 by William B. Blachly, Benjamin McCarty, James Walton, Joseph Wilson, Joseph, Willey and Gus Turner. (19 August 1936, The Vidette Messenger, Valparaiso, Indiana)	William Boyd Blachly
15	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Daniel Jr. born May 13, 1789; died 1840; shot in the back at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend; married March 5, 1822 to Margaret B. Henderson, born September 14, 1801 died 1876 in Arkansas. She was the third child of Colonel James Henderson and Margaret Dickson, daughter of General Joseph Dickson. http://billyjon.com/chist/jamesmckissick.htm	Daniel McKissick
16	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Elizabeth Tallent, born March 1st, 1814 in Roane County, Tennessee. She married Elijah Mizer, born 25 November 1811 in McMinn County, Tennessee, son of John Miser and Elizabeth Hale. They moved to Benton County, Arkansas between 1850 and 1860 where on l March 1854 Elijah obtained land in the Southwest quarter of the South East quarter Sec. 21, Twp. 20, North of Range 31 West, in the District of Land subject to sale at Fayette, Arkansas, containing 40 acres, "under Federal Act granting Bounty Land to certain officers and soldiers who had engaged in military service of the Unite States. The document was signed by M.O.H. Wheeler, Assistant Secretary. Based on the above. Elijah probably served in the Indian Removal or Mexican War (1846-1845) According to Bammie Mizer, Elijah served in the Civil War. He was ill with tuberculosis the latter part of the war, thus stayed home with his family. Being a Northern sympathizer, the "rebels" tormented him so much that he moved his family from Bentonville, Arkansas to near Joplin, Missouri where he stayed with his oldest son, William P. Mizer. On one occasion, Elijah was taken from his home by "bushwhackers". His two oldest daughters, Rebecca and Rachael, followed the men. A neighbor woman stopped the girls and told them not to go farther as their father would not be hurt. A man in the group stepped up and said Elijah was an old man and very sick so there wasn't any reason to harm him and if they did, the first man to touch Elijah would be shot. Elijah was released and unharmed. Elijah died in September 1865, at his son's (William P. Mizer) home near Joplin, Missouri. His wife and son, Henry L. Mizer (Bammie's father), buried Elijah during the night in an unmarked grave. The reason given for this strange burial was that his body would have been dug up by the "rebels". Following Elijah's death, George Mizer and his mother returned to Arkansas and tried to eke out a living for the orphaned children. George was planning to get married in January of 1867 but while returning home with his girlfriend, the rebels caught him and took George to his brother, William's home in Missouri. The "bushwhackers" surrounded the house and called for William and his brother, James to come out with their hands up or they would kill everyone. To save the life of William's wife and children the boys, along with their brother-in-law, John Edwards surrendered. The men were marched many miles in the snow without shoes and finally shot or hung. They were murdered, perhaps along with others, somewhere in Arkansas. The above account of the murders of William Mizer, James Mizer, George Mizer and John Edwards was sworn to by Phoebe T. Mizer Fulton on 22 September 1923 in a veteran's pension application on behalf of Elizabeth C. Mizer Edwards Jameson, widow of John Edwards. In 1883, Elizabeth Tallent Mizer left Arkansas with her son, Henry Lot Mizer and his family. They crossed the plains in covered wagons, arriving at Milton, Oregon in time for the fall harvest. Following the harvest, they moved to Latah, Washington Territory and rented a farm until 1887, only to return to the Arkansas homestead. In 1890, she sold the homestead and moved to near Spokane, Washington where they farmed until 1893. Elizabeth Tallent Mizer died 27 August 1903 on the Camas Prairie near Nez Perce, Idaho. The tragedies and hardships she endured must be preserved as a memorial to the women pioneers of the 19th century. http://www.roanetn.com/tallant.htm	Elizabeth Tallant
17	-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anna (Eblen) Tallant was the daughter of Samuel and Sarah (McCowan) Eblen. She was the wife of William Patrick Tallant. She was the mother of Rev. James Eblen Tallant - minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GScid=2255642&GRid=25670860&	Anna Eblen
18	-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Johannes Detrich (John Deeter), 1760-1828 (Information contributed by John Oester.) John Deeter and Catharine Springer, his wife, settled in Deeter's Gap in 1784 in what was then Brothersvalley and Quemahoning townships, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. This is now Allegheny Township, Somerset County. The old homesite is 1 1/2 miles north of Pa. Route 21 on the New Baltimore Pike, located between White Horse and Allegheny mountains. John Deeter served his county in the Revolutionary War in the Cumberland County Militia, Eighth Class. He was paid with worthless paper money for participating in the war. With this money purchased the original 269 1/2 acres of land with a warrant in 1783 from the state of Pennsylvania. The patent (which meant he had a clear title and would pay taxes on it) was granted in 1794. He lived his entire married life on this farm which eventually totaled more than 1,600 acres of ground. The farm buildings were located where the cleared land at Deeter's Gap is at present. The wooded area where the cemetery in which John, his wife, Catharine, his eldest son, John, 2 unnamed children, and a child named Henry are buried was once a meadow. A millstone was placed at the gravesite and a pine tree grows on John's grave. Legend has it that a colored man is also buried here but no proof has actually been found. Legend also has it that John was in this part of the country serving with the militia when he met his wife, Catharine. According to John's own records he hired a man named Brown in 1789 to build a dam and a mill. His sawmill and gristmill were among the first along the Allegheny Mountain. From that time on he sold lumber and started making and selling millstones which sold for as much as $36 a pair. He sold meat, hides, salt, rum, butter, grain, and garden vegetables. He traded one pair of millstones for a barrel of brandy and then sold the brandy. John Deeter was a religious man. According to his own records between 1812 and 1816 he did a lot of business with a Lutheran minister named John Deeter Peterson. The minister bought lumber from Deeter and used this lumber to build a church. No records have been found showing these two men to be any relation even though their names are similar. http://www.pagenweb.org/~somerset/allegheny/deeter.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Will of Johannes Detrich (John Deeter), 1760-1828 (Information contributed by John Oester.) In the name of God amen, I John Deeter of Alegany Township Somerset County and State of Pennsylvania being unwell but of sound disposing mind Memory and understanding thanks be given unto God calling into mind the mortality of my Body and Knowing that it is appointed for all meant once to die do make and ordain this my Last will and Testament that is to say in Principally and first of all I Give and Recommend my Soul into the hands of Almighty God that Gave it, and my Body I Recommend to the earth to be Buried in decent Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executor hereafter mentioned, and as Touching Such worldly Estate wherewith it hath Pleased God to bless me with in this Life, I give devise and dispose of the Same in the Following manner and form. It is my will that my Just and Lawful debts and funeral and other Expenses Shall be first paid off as soon as conveniently may be after my Decease. It is my will and do order and direct the my Son Samuel Deeter Shall Give unto my beloved wife Catharinea the use of the two Back rooms where she now lives at present and part of the Seller the stove is to stand in said room where it stands at present for her use and part of the gartin and must keep two cows for her and Shall feed the said two cows as he feeds his own cows and to be in the same pasture with his own cows, and is to give her fifteen Bushels of wheat a year and he is to get said wheat ground into flower and to deliver the flower and brann into her house, and must give her one hundred weight of pork, and fifty weight of beef, on bushel of Salt bushels of potatoes, and cabich coffee tea and sugar as much as she Shall want for her own use, and apples and cider as much as she Shall want, one bed and bedstead one chest and spinning wheel and the loom with the geers and cubert one pot one tea kettle, and the third part of the rest of my household Furniture Shall be for my wife Catarina during her Life and my Son Samuel Shall give her every year during her Life Six pounds of neckled flax Six pounds of tow and Six pounds of good wool. She Shall keep six chickens for her use or more, and her fire wood Shall be hauled to the house and cut Small for the Stove and Shall have her Share of the Kitchen fire, and the two remaining parts of my household Furniture Shall be Equally devided among my six children Except the Stove and the Blacksmith tools and all the Stock of cattle which I bequeath to my Son Samuel Deeter, and the Stove after the death of his mother. It is my will and I do order and direct unto my Son Samuel Deeter the Plantation where I now Live on with all the buildings and thereto belonging situate in Allegheny Township Somerset County and State aforesaid for the Sum of Four Hundred and Seventy five dollars. Said Land Laying and being on the turnpike road Containing two hundred and Sixty nine acres and is to pay as follows, To my Daughter Magdalena Deeter now Magdalena Grove two hundred dollars Lawful money of the United States one year after the Death of my Wife Catherina. The third year he Shall pay unto my Daughter Elizabeth Deeter now Elizabeth Brant Fifty dollars Lawful money of the United States, and the fourth year he Shall pay unto my Son Jacob Deeter the Sum of Seventy five dollars Lawful money of the United States, and the Fifth year he Shall pay unto my daughter Catherina Deeter now Catherina Miller one hundred dollars Lawful money of the United States and the Sixth Year he Shall pay unto my Daughter Mary Fifty dollars Lawful money of the Untied States and Shall Give her the said Mary two cows and two sheep Two pigs and one bed and bedstead on Chest and Spinning wheel and She Shall Stay with her Mother till of age, and When my Wife Catherina Shall be Ill or Sick my Son Samuel Shall attend her During her life, further I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Magdalena Deeter n Magdalena Grove one hundred and five and one fourth acres of Land where they now Live on Lying and being in Allegany Township Somerset County and State aforesaid, with the Patent, I Give and bequeath unto my Daughter Elizabeth Deeter now Elizabeth Brant three hundred and ninety acres of Land with the Warrant thereof being the land What She now Live on Lying and being in Allegany Township Somerset County and State aforesaid, I Give and Bequeath unto my Son Jacob Deeter the Land Where he is now Living on Situate in Allegany Township Somerset County and State Aforesaid. I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Catherina Deeter now Catherina Miller Seventy Eight acres of Land where they are now Living on Lying and being in Allegany Township Somerset County and State aforesaid with the Patent thereof. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary three hundred and two acres of Land Lying and Being in Allegany Township Somerset County and state aforesaid with the Patent thereof, and Lastly I do nominate and appoint Samuel Deeter Sole Executor of this my Last Will and Testament and do hereby utterly disanull Revoke and disallow all and every other former Testament Will Legacies bequests and Executors by me in any wise before named willed or bequeathed Ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my Last Will and Testament, In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this thirty first day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and twenty three. Signed Sealed Published Pronounced and declared by the said John Deeter as his Last will and Testament in the Presence of us who In his Presence have hereunto Subscribed our Names Tobias Musser M Hugus George Shaver (Signed in German by John Deeter) This notation in German signed by John Deeter and in English by Samuel Deeter. N.B. I hereby bequeath to my Daughter Polly all My Kitchen knives, a loom with all the cutters, and thirty six dollars owed me by my son Samuel. Signed and Sealed by my own hand the 25th of November 1825. John Deeter Witness: Samuel Deeter Somerset County SS: Personally appeared Tobias Musser and George Shaver before me register for the probate of Wills and Granting Letters of Administration in and for the County who their oaths duly administered saith they were present and saw and heard John Deeter the Testator, sign, seal, publish, pronounce, and declare the foregoing Instrument of writing as and for his Last Will and Testament, and that at the time of so doing he was of perfect sound mind memory and understanding to the best of their knowledge and belief and that the witness Michael Hugus the other subscribing witness to said Will is in the Proper hand writing of the said Michael who is since deceased. They further state that the name John Deeter signed to the within Nota Bene or codicil they believe to be the hand writing of the said Testator. Affirmed Sworn and Subscribed Me 5 Sept. 1828 A. Ogle Jun. Reg Tobias Musser George Shaver http://www.pagenweb.org/~somerset/allegheny/deeter_will.htm	Johannes Deeter
19	--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A DAR Memorial Plaque was placed in the Blachly Family Plot in the Eugene Oregon Pioneer Masonic Cemetery. The main entrance is off 25th Ave, between Potter & University streets. Proceed up the main gravel road on the right. Stay on the road as it curves around to left just before the Mausoleum Building, then turns back to the right and heads up the hill. Near the top of the hill you will see a rounded concrete building off to the right, and, a little further up, a large family plot bordered by metal rails lying just off the road onthe left. When you are about level with the concrete building, but still 10 yards or so below the 'metal railed' plot, you should be able to look straight to the left about 15-20 yards and see the cluster of headstones (the Blachley Plot) containing the Sarah Morgan Butler Memorial Marker.	Sarah Morgan
20	--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An Article published in the New York Times on 14 January 1916 stated that General W. D. Snyman, a Boer, went to Chihuahua, Mexico, after the Boer War in South Africa, and established an colony there. His colony was 59 miles south of Chihuahua. http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?_r=1&res=980DEEDD103FE233A25757C1A9679C946796D6CF ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Gold Hunter" by Marshall Bond, published by University of New Mexico Press, 1969. It contains a very good photograph of "Gen." W.D. Snyman, Boer War Leader taken while on a trip to see President Porfirio Diaz of Mexico in 1902 to plan a Boer Colony. It appears that W.D. Snyman had previously had two audiences with Pres. Theodore Roosevelt, the most recent then being on 2 Jan. 1902. He, Snyman, was noted as being Boer emissary formerly on the staff of the renowned Gen. De Wet. In an author's note it is said " Military titles were loosely held by Boer irregulars & often conferred on a basis of popularity. On his trip to Mexico, Snyman evidently promoted himself to the rank of General to impress the Mexicans & since he looked every inch the part, the title stuck." As a matter of interest, Marshall Bond goes on to mention that C.J. Viljoen, writing in The Huguenot in Jan.1948 recalls himself as having been a member of "The Fillis Boer Circus" at the St. Louis World Fair, 1904, stating there were 200 Boers and, curiously enough, an equal number to speak. I have a collection of Boer War memorabilia and will look up Snyman for you. Graham Dickason, Johannesburg. http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/SOUTH-AFRICA/1998-05/0894729382	Willem D. Snyman
21	--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sedan Times-Star - July 2, 2008 MR. CLAUDIE R. GOODE Claudie Russell Goode of Independence, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla. He was 89 years old. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2008, at the Epiphany Episcopal Church of Independence under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Goode's memory to the First Baptist Church of Sedan, the Mercy Hospital Foundation or the Epiphany Episcopal Church of Independence. Contributions may be left at the funeral home.	Claudie Russell Goode
22	--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wiley B. Tallant was born 1822 probably in Roane County, TN. and died 1896 in Hamilton County, TN. He married to Adaline Watkins who was born 1821 in NC and died 1896. They are buried Chestnut Cemetery near Ooltewah, Hamilton County, TN. They resided all of their married lives in Hamilton County, TN. In the late 1800's there was a James County, TN formed out of Hamilton and Bradley Counties. It was later absorbed into Hamilton and Bradley Counties. This is where Wiley and Adaline were listed in the 1880 census. They had 7 children. http://www.roanetn.com/tallant.htm	Wiley B. Tallant
23	--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last Will & Testament ( http://www.usgennet.org/usa/region/southeast/gajackson/wills/willbka.html ) WILLIAM CASTLEBERRY, Book A, page 51 Submitted by Unknown Georgia Jackson County, November 15th 1812 In the name of God Amen, I William Castleberry being weak in body but in my perfect senses & understanding do make this my last will & testament. Item 1st I give & bequeath to my loving wife Lucretia Castleberry all my estate real & personal without any reserve whatsoever to have & to hold during her life of Widowhood but if she marries she shall inherit none of the aforesaid estate but shall be equally divided between my five youngest children But if she & her husband should she marry will appraise the property & pay unto those children their proportionable parts in money they may keep the property but if not the executors of this my last will & testament shall take the property to be applied to the most useful purpose of those children required in witness whereof I set my hand & seal this fifteenth of November in the year of our lord eighteen hundred & twelve, signed sealed & acknowledged in presence of Test Odian Castleberry Elijah Robey Mark Castleberry [on right side] William (his mark) Castleberry (Seal) Lucretia Castleberry (her Mark) (Seal) [probate witnesses - Odian Castleberry 12 May 1813 and Elijah Robey 5 July 1813]	William Castleberry
24	---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Druzilla is the 11th (& final) child of Thomas Jenkins and Nancy Ann (Stafford) Jenkins. She was born a little over 5 months after her father died while traveling from WV to IN. Druzilla went by several nicknames: Druse and Drusey. Druzilla was married twice. Her first husband was A. Fielding Musselman. They married about 1850 and had at least 3 children: an infant daughter that died at birth, Lucy Musselman, who died as a child and is buried in Westfield Cemetery in Poweshiek Co., IA, and James K. Polk Musselman. Druzilla's second husband was Martin Van Buren Faircloth. They married on Oct. 16, 1861 in Yadkinville (Yadkin Co.), NC. Drusey and Martin had 10 children together: Nancy (Faircloth) Sherman, Mary Louisa (Faircloth) Weir, Jacob Thomas Faircloth, Elizabeth (Faircloth) Benson, Bartholomew Faircloth, Ida May (Faircloth) Benson, Harriett (Faircloth) Benson, Joshua Faircloth, Josephine (Faircloth) Crownsea, and Addison Faircloth. Druzilla lived with her oldest daughter, Nancy Sherman & her family, in Chicago (Cook Co.), IL after Martin passed away. Inscription: "Mother" - On same stone with Martin and Addison. Family links: Parents: Thomas Jenkins (1780 - 1837) Nancy Ann Stafford Jenkins (1796 - 1875) Children: Nancy E. Faircloth Sherman (1863 - 1942)* Jacob Thomas Faircloth (1866 - 1945)* Elizabeth Faircloth Benson (1867 - 1902)* Harriett B. Faircloth Benson (1873 - 1929)* Joshua Faircloth (1876 - 1939)* Josephine Faircloth Crownsea (1877 - 1967)* Addison Faircloth (1879 - 1901)* Spouse: Martin Van Buren Faircloth (1836 - 1901) Source: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10184304	Druzilla Jenkins
25	---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John Hopkins and his wife Judith, and Richard Hopkins and his wife Mary, conveyed to Bazell Howell of Dorchester County, 100 acres which was a part of the Freshes on Michaells Creek Branch. (Talbot County MD Land Records: 13:414.) Judith and Mary were the daughters of Stephen Reshune [sic] who owned land on Michael's Creek. They were possibly selling land given to them or bequeathed to them by their father. Talbot County [ ] March the sixth Day anno Domini one thousand seven hundred twenty and seven. THEN Came Bazell Howell and brought a Deed of sale with one Indoresement thereon and prayed to have the Same Inrolled amongst the Records of Talbot County and they are Inrolled in these words following, to wit-- THIS INDENTURE made the Sixth day of March in the year of our Lord One thousand Seven hundred twenty and Seven BETWEEN Richard Hopkins and Mary his wife and John Hopkins and Judith his wife, Daughters to Stephen Reshune all of Talbot County in the Province of Maryland of the one part and Bazell Nowell of Dorcheste r County of the afd province of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Richard Hopkins & Mary his wife and John Hopkins and Judith his wife for and in Consideration [sic] of the Sum of Six thousand Pounds of good tobacco to them in hand paid or otherwise Secured, it to be paid before the Ensealing and Delivery of these Presents, the receipt whereof the afd Richard Hopkins & Mary his wife and John Hopkins and Judith his wife doe hereby acknowledge and themselves to be fully Contented Satisfied and paid and doe forever acquit and Discharge the said Bazell Nowell his heirs executs and administrats and by these presents hath granted bargained alliened and sold and Doe by these Presents grant bargain allien and Sell & confirm unto the said Bazell Nowell his heirs and assignes forEver all our right and title of that tract Parcell or Dividend of Land Containing one hundred acres being part of a tract of Land lying and being in Talbot County called or known by the name of the Freshes formerly belonging to Henry Parker of ye afd county of Talbot Meetted and bounded as followeth viz: BEGINNING at a marked Red Oak near Michaells Creek branch that issueth out of ye north side of Great Choptank River being ye first bounded Tree of ye land of James Scott called New mill and runing with the said Land northwest one hundred perches to the land of George Robins called Goldborough to a marked oak standing in ye southwest and by west Lines of the said Land and from thence with a line drawn Parralell with the said Land one hundred and sixty perches and from ye end of ye said Line by a Line drawn South South East One hundred Perches and from thence by a Straight Line drawn to the First Bounded tree and from said tree with a Line drawn with the said Scotts line East One hundred Perches to a marked red Oak then from ye said Oak by a Line drawn South for Length One hundred and Sixty Perches to the Land of Robert Knapp called Knapps Lot then west to the Land of William Taylor called Taylors Ridge one hundred Perches and From thence with a Straight Line drawn to ye first bounded Tree Containing and Laid out for Two hundred acres more or less Together with all rights benefitts profitts Previledges and appurtnances thereunto belonging or appertaining TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the hereby bargained Lands and premises with ye appurtenances thereunto belonging and every part and parcell thereof unto ye said Bazell Nowell his heirs and asignes for Ever more, and the said Richard Hopkins and Mary his wife and John Hopkins and Judith his wife doth further Covenant and grant to and with the said Bazel Nowell his heirs executors and administrators that they the said Richard Hopkins and Mary his wife and John Hopkins and Judith his wife the hereby bargained Lands and Premises with the appurtenances thereunto Belonging and every Part and parell [sic] thereof against all persons whatsoever Claiming by From or under them or any of their heirs Executs and administrats as Likewise from any Person whatsoever Claiming by from or under Stephen Reshune or any of his heirs Executs and administrats or any of their heirs Executs and Administrats they the said Richard Hopkins and Mary his wife and John Hopkins and Judith his wife their heirs Executs and Admisinstrats Shalll and will for Ever hereafter warrant and Defend IN WITNESS whereof ye parties to this present deed have hereunto set their hands and fixed their Sealls the day and year above Specified. Signed Sealled and Delivered In ye Presence of Wm Ayers, Terence Connally. Richard Hopkins (seal) Mary Hopkins (seal) John J Hopkins [J is his mark] Judith [dJ] Hopkins (seal) [dJ is her mark?] The Indorsement afd is as followeth viz: Talbot County -- Be it remembered that at a County Court held for Talbot County in the Court house near Pitts his bridge in the County afd the sixth day of March Anno Domini One thousand Seven hundred and Twenty and Seven before the worshipful Robert Goldsborough, Eq. and his associates the same Robert and his associates then Justices of the same County being personally appeared before the same Justices the within Richard Hopkins and Mary his wife and John Hopkins and Judith his wife and did severally acknowledge the within Deed of sale and all the Lands in the same Deed contained unto the within named Bazell Nowell his heirs and assignes for ever according to the form and effect of the same Deed the said Mary and Judith being separately examined privately by the Justices afd out of the hearing of their said Husbands immediately before their acknowledgements of the said Deed who then did severally declare and assert that they and each of them made their acknowldegements of the same Deed Willingly and Freely without being Induced thereto by fears or Threats of or Ill Usage by their Husbands afd or Fear of their Displeasure. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand the day and year written. THOS. FRANCIS clk of Talbot Couty afd. [NOTE: all writing in the above document, including signatures and "marks" appear to be written by the court scribe who copied the deed, probaby Tho. Francis, above.....The land sold here appears to be the same as that purchased by Dennis Hopkins on 18 Jan 1680 from John and Jane Nunam of Talbot County for 5,000 pounds of tobacco. Nunam had acquired it 13 Feb 1679 from Henry Parker. It was part of an original warrant for 2200 acres to Parker. -- Harold C. Hopkins NOTE: The mark of John Hopkins in this deed is very important to tracing his presence in other locations by his mark on legal documents. From the evidence of the deed it appears that both Richard and Mary could sign their names while John and Judith could not. The court scribe appears to have copied everything, including the marks. John's mark appears to be the "J" between "John" and "Hopkins, Judith's mark is nearly illegible. Harold Hopkins believes it is "dJ." I think the second character is probably an "e," but the first character is not one I can recognize from the handwriting in the rest of the document. Harold transcribed the name of the buyer of the land in the above deed as Bazel Howell. I agree with Barnes & Wright and have transcribed the name as Bazel Nowell. -- Judy Voran] Stephen Reshune/Reshun/Rashoon There has been some question about the spelling of Stephen Reshune's name in the above document. After comparing each letter with other letters in the document, I have transcribed it as Reshune. Barnes & Wright transcribed it as Reshun. Harold Hopkins trascribed it as Boshun. The name has been variously spelled as Rashoon, Rashen, Reshun, Reshune, Resho, Rushoon, and Russam. (Barnes & Wright) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~jvoran/hopkins/hoptal_x.htm	Richard Hopkins
26	---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituary - John Mervin Bousley, 70, of rural Bridgeport, died at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, April 17, 2003, at Lawrence Community Healthcare in Bridgeport. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Cunningham Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bridgeport City Cemetery. Mr. Bousley was born on November 15, 1932, in Bridgeport, the son of Henry J. and Retha (Ping) Bousley. He married Thelma Jean Jones. She survives. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and an oil-field laborer for Podolsky Oil Company with 26 years of service. He was a member of Moose Lodge and American Legion Post 62, both of Bridgeport. Mr. Bousley is survived by his wife, Thelma Jean (Jones) Bousley, of rural Bridgeport; four sons, Roy Dennis Bousley, of Hutsonville, John Kenneth Bousley, of rural Bridgeport, Donald Wayne Bousley, of rural Bridgeport, and Douglas Gene Bousley, of Lawrenceville; two sisters, Lois Miller, of Bridgeport, and Margie Harriman and her husband, Richard, of rural Bridgeport; a brother, Phillip Bousley and his wife, Carol, of Vincennes, Ind.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Bousley&GRid=7365827&	John Mervin Bousley
27	---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituary - Mary Charlean Callis-Smith Mary Charlean Callis-Smith, 83, of Ojai, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004, at the Ojai Valley Community Hospital Continuing Care Center. She was born Aug. 28, 1921, in Arkansas. She lived in Ojai for 54 years and in Ventura County for 58 years, coming from Arkansas. Mrs. Callis-Smith was a rural mail carrier at the Ojai Post Office for 24 years. Her interests included working crossword puzzles, crocheting and needlepointing. She is survived by her daughters Judi Callis-Pospishil, of Carmel, Calif., and Marla McKenzie of Florence, Ore.; sisters Carrie and Nadine; three granddaughters; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Louis Burton Callis, second husband, Melvin Taylor Smith, and her son, Claude Edward Callis. Visitation will be at Clausen Funeral Home in Ojai on tuesday, Oct. 19, from 2 to 8 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura. Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home, Ojai.	Mary Charlean Powell
28	---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sedan Times-Star - August 1, 2007 MR. CARLIE O. GOODE Carlie 0. Goode, age 89, of Sedan, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2007 at the Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home in Sedan. He was born Aug. 22, 1917 in Lowe, Kan., to William and Bessie (Smith) Goode. He attended school at the Lowe Community School until the eighth grade. He served in the United States Anny from April 16, 1945 to Oct. 28, 1946. He married Geneva Usher. They later divorced. He worked as a construction superintendent for MEC in Neodesha retiring after 20 years. He lived in Neodesha for most of his adult life, moving to Sedan in the late 1970’s. After his retirement, he was a caretaker for the Stephen’s Farm, which was located northwest of Sedan. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived by three sons, Ronnie Goode of Crestview, Ha., Kellie D. Goode of Nixa, Mo., and Wayne Goode of Kennesaw, Ga.; two brothers, Claudie Goode of Independence, Kan., and Samuel Goode of Coffeyville; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers and two sisters. Friends may call from 9 a.m.9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 2, and from 9-11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 3, at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday,Aug. 3, 2007 at the Round Mound Cemetery northwest of Sedan, with Reverend Jerry Bever officiating. The family has suggested memorial contributions to the Pleasant Valley Manor Activity Fund and these remembrances may be left at the funeral home. To view the entire obituary online, visit www.davidwbarnes funeralhome.com. David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.	Carlie Olin Goode
29	----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GEORGE F. MARKLEY, of the firm of Markley and Son at Bluffton, is one of a number of successful men of the Markley name who from pioneer times to the present have been identified with Wells County. The history of his branch of the Markley family in Wells County goes back to his grandfather, Gabriel Markley, who was born in Maryland January 11, 1814, a son of Jonathon Markley, a native of the same state. When he was three years of age his parents moved to Pennsylvania, and later to Madison County, Ohio. In 1836 Garbriel Markley married Hannah TUTTLE, who was born in Athens County, Ohio, March 30, 1818, a daughter of Soloman Tuttle. In 1837, Gabriel Markley and wife came to Wells County, Indiana, which was then completely covered with woods and all the wilderness nature. He had a farm in section 18 of Harrison Township, along the Wabash River. Only four white families were to be found in that part of the county. He and his wife endured many privations, but their outlook was promising, and in the course of time Gabriel Markley was the owner of some 1,100 acres of land. It is said that his property when he first arrived in Wells County consisted only of a horse and a cow, and the latter died soon after they came to the county. Gabriel Markley and wife had 12 children. They were active members of the Christian Church. Gabriel Markley died June 12, 1873, and his wife on March 30, 1883. Jonathan Markley, father of the Bluffton Merchant, was born in Wells County June 4, 1838, soon after his parents arrived in this wilderness. For many years he enjoyed the distinction of being the oldest living white person in Wells County. He had to be satisfied with such education as was obtainable in the old subscription schools taught in a log cabin. On December 21, 1858, he married Miss Catherine STURGIS, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (BRASIER) Sturgis. Following his marriage he worked a farm near the old homestead for several years, continued farming at Newville until the spring of 1882, when he returned to Harrison Township and acquired 160 acres of land which he brought under a high state of cultivation. The years brought him prosperity and the honor paid to a useful citizen, and death came to him in his seventy-ninth year on April 28, 1917. He and his wife were active members of the Six Mile Christian Church and in politics he was a prohibitionist. He and his wife had thirteen children, and eight of the sons and two of the daughters are still living. One of them was George F. Markley, who was born in Harrison Township of Wells County February 5, 1861. The farm, rural environment and country schools offered the chief experiences of George F. Markley during his boyhood. After work in the County Normal he was qualified as a teacher and he continued teaching in the winter and farming in the summer until he came to Bluffton and engaged in the grocery business in 1893. His store was on Market Street for two years, until it was burned out, and he then moved to Main Street and in 1899 came to his present location at 222 West Market. In 1902 the firm became Markley & Son, and they have long been among the leading purveyors of high class provisions in Bluffton. Mr. Markley married for his wife Ellen ARNOLD, who died in 1888. Their three children were Jessie, Vernon C. and Augusta. They were all educated in the Bluffton public schools. In 1893 Mr. Markley married Lillian GETTLE, who was born in Bluffton, daughter of Sarah Gettle. Mr. & Mrs. Markley have four children: Harold, who is a graduate of Bluffton High School, is married and is now connected with the Leader Company Store at Bluffton; Paul, a graduate of the high school, who has enlisted in the army and is now serving in the United States at Fort Dupont, Delaware; Edna is the wife of Claude FARLING; Herman completed the course of the Bluffton High School in 1917. The family are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and Mr. Markley is a member of its official board. Fraternally he is identified with Bluffton Lodge No. 114 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, is a past noble grand of the lodge, and belongs to both the Encampment and Canton of Odd Fellowship. Mr. Markley is an active democrat, but his chief public service has been rendered to the public schools of Bluffton. For twelve years he was a member of the board, three years its secretary, was treasurer six years and president three years. Standard History of Adams & Wells Counties, IN The Lewis Publishing Co, 1918, p. 494-495 Submitted by: Barbara Besecker	Jonathan Markley
30	----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Letter from Hannah S Jones to her intended Rev Samuel L Vincent November 21, 1879 Dennysville [Washington Co, Maine] "My dear old dearie: "Where are you now, I wonder, and how do you feel? It was so dark and stormy yesterday. I do not believe the boat started so it will be late when you reach Pembroke, and you will be tired enough -- besides that all-gone feeling that follows seasickness. "Won't I be glad to see the dear good boy after so long an absence. I have more time to think of you than when in the school room. For now I use my hands and brains for myself. I do not know which to keep employed the more. I know my fingers turn off considerable work. "Mrs. Mincher did not get my dress done until Monday night, consequently I remained there until Tuesday A.M. I found enough to do there, but would have preferred the day at home. "Ellen [sister Mary Ellen Jones] started for Boston Monday morning. I hope she will enjoy her visit and think she intends to. "I thought I should rejoice when Friday night came, but if you should have seen the dear little tearful eyes that I saw, you would have forgotten the rejoicing. The children gave me many little gifts which will be ornamental in our home. I thought I should never get out of the schoolroom, and then many of them escorted me home carrying books for me. "Miss Chase called that day and gave me a very pretty vase. "Sunday was a beautiful day and we all walked over to the vestry and after the services, I ran in to see Mrs Chickering, but there were several came in so we could not say much. She hopes to see you again. I told her I thought you would call. Also, Mrs. Baker and many others. "Pembroke friends have been very kind to me but I know I shall be happier with you in Peru [VT] than I could be in Pembroke. "Mrs. Porter gave me a very pretty bit of glass. I am glad you did not purchase that. "I believe I have almost yielded to your request, but well, I won't say. I can see you soon and then I can talk. Father spoke to Mr. McLaughlan, the Town Clerk, and said we were published last Monday. "It is such very bad walking. I do not know if I can get this to the office tonight. We miss Frankie [youngest brother Benjamin Franklin Jones] so much. I have not seen one fair sex out today. The men have the road to themselves so I do not dare to venture out. Will you be disappointed if you do not receive it in the morning? "I shall expect to see you early Tuesday A.M. Presume I shall receive a letter. "Mira [sister Mira Chase Jones] will come tomorrow if she can get off. I hope she will. We shall all be glad to see you. You won't have to travel alone much more. I have not written a letter for so long, I have nearly forgotten. "Yours, with love. Hanna S. [Jones]" This letter was written on the eve or near the eve of her wedding to Rev. Samuel Luman Vincent. Hannah Sherman Jones was a school teacher in Pembroke, ME at the time of the writing and tells about her last teaching day. www.ancestry.com	Hannah Sherman Jones
31	----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituary Friday, October 10, 1915. DIED WHILE AT THE STORE George W. Dillee Was Sitting on Counter at Stafford’s Grocery Talking When Death Came. George W. Dillee, a retired farmer, died quite unexpectedly yesterday afternoon. While sitting on a counter at Stafford’s grocery store, corner of Alton Avenue and Noland street, he suddenly expired, supposedly with apoplexy. The body was taken to his home, 1136 South Pearl Street. The county coroner was notified, but decided that no action on his part was necessary, as death was clearly due to natural causes. Mr. Dillee was born July 29, 1852, in Indiana, and was a little more than 63 years old. He lived here six years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary A. Dillee and ten children. They are Mary and Grace Dillee, who lived with their parents; A. K. Dillee, 634 South Willis Avenue; Caleb Dillee, 1406 West Maple Avenue; Roy Dillee who lives near Mound Grove Cemetery, of Independence; George and Ray Dillee, of Tulsa Ak., Arthur Dillee, of Argonia, Kas., Mrs. J. G. Wicker of Grenola, Kas., and Mrs. Stella Anderson, South Dodgion Street, this city. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Stone church, and the burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery.	George Washington Dillee
32	----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituary - LAVERNE, Okla. - Hazel Fern Vanfleet, 86, died Friday, Dec. 15, 2006. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Laverne United Methodist Church with the Rev. Nancy Adler and the Rev. Junior Zollinger officiating. Burial will be in Laverne Memorial Cemetery by Myatt-Seeger Funeral Home. Mrs. Vanfleet was born Sept. 26, 1920, in Cheney to James Raymond House and Edith Eloise Burgett House. She married Ervin Edward Vanfleet on Aug. 15, 1937, in Canon City, Colo. Survivors include two sons, Jim Vanfleet of Laverne and Rodney Vanfleet of Norman; a daughter, Retta Jo Evanson of Enid; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Laverne Memorial Cemetery or Woodward Hospice, in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 909, Laverne, OK 73848. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 17, 2006 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=vanfleet&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=38&GScnty=2157&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17051750&	Hazel Fern House
33	----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Morris' were of English descent. Isaac was from Maryland or Delaware. He then came to Asheville, NC. After the births of ten children and the marriage of the eldest two, they decided to follow the westward movement as far as Middle Tennessee. Morris family tradition gives the year of their marriage as 1788. "Marriages of Rowan County, North Carolina 1753-1868" gives the year as 1790. In any event they are listed as a couple wIthout children in the Salisbury District of Rowan County, North Carolina on the 1790 census. In the 1800 census Isaac Morris is listed with his wife, one son and three daughters under age ten. Isaac Cahal Morris I sold his possessions in North Carolina, and moved to Giles County, Tennessee sometime after 1810 and prior to 1820. He located on 640 acres for which he paid in twenty-dollar gold pieces, several thousand dollars were counted out. He made this purchase in 1817. The Morris Spring was located on this land until it suddenly dried up during the Civil War (48 years after Morris had purchased it). Two of Isaac and Susan's children, Isaac Cahal Morris and Nancy Morris, married children of Peter Wortman. Peter Wortman fathered at least six children. In the 1790 census he is shown as living near the Morris and "Tacker" families. His family at that time included himself, his wife, and one male under age 10. Ten years later, on the 1800 census, his family contained 3 males under age 10, one male 26-45, one male over 45, one female under 10, no adult females. (His wife had died.) We know the names of four of these children: Philip, John, Elizabeth, and Susan. Elizabeth married a Hale. Susan married Isaac Cahal Morris II. It was John Wortman who married Nancy Morris. Phillip's marriage, if he did marry, is not known at this time. Isaac Cahal Morris and Susan were parents of seven children; Nancy and John Wortman were parents of eleven children. The first three Morris and all eleven Wortman children were born in North Carolina before the families came to Tennessee. The seven Morris children were double cousins to the eleven Wortman children. Peter Wortman died at age 110, during a thunder storm which he had predicted the day before. The Wortman's were a tall people with black hair, often wavy, and dark blue eyes. The women often reached 5'10" tall. Ancestry.com	Isaac Cahal Morris
34	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Moses Dimon, a native of Connecticut, served in the Revolutionary War and kept a musket and powderhorn marked "M. D." which is still preserved in the family. Hw was a farmer, and died at an advenced age in Fairfield, Conn. His children were Noah, Hannah and Jane. Noah Dimon, born in Fairfield, Conn, March 3, 1766, served in the War of 1812. He had in his possession a Bible, handed down from his father, which was published in 1716 and was a noted relic. He married Mollie Marvin, who was born March 3, 1769, and their children were Eben B., born April 19, 1790; Moses, born March 2, 1792; John, born November 17, 1794; Hannah, born November 1, 1800; and Polly, born June 20, 1803. Moses Dimon married Naomi Burton, of Milford, Conn, daughter of Judson and Sylvia (Barnham) Burton (a relative supposed to be a sister of P. T. Barnum) and came to Highgate in 1841. Their children were Jane B., Lewis J., Eben, Burton and Moses. Burton Dimon came from Connecticut to Fairfield, Vt., at the age of six years and died in Highgate in 1861, and the age of seventy-seven. He married Laura Mitchell, May 11, 1856, daughter of James and Margaret (Tittemore) Mitchell, and his children are Margaret M., Jennie E., Sylvia M. and Judson B. He is now a resident of the home farm of his father in Highgate. Sylvia Dinmon married Chellice S. Fuller, of the Province of Quebec, and is now a resident of Farnham, P. Q." History of Franklin and Grand Isles Counties, Vermont by Lewis Cass Aldrich D. Mason and Company, Publishers, Syracuse, NY 1891 http://books.google.com/books?id=ATATAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA765&lpg=PA765&dq=%22burton+dimon%22&source=bl&ots=uxC59BSFBY&sig=mbizg8Ko5JVTUo3GG3h-mNiJ_LU&hl=en&ei=sxG8SdeTK4m4sAP6jNw4&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=5&ct=result	Moses Dimon
35	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Moses Dimon, a native of Connecticut, served in the Revolutionary War and kept a musket and powderhorn marked "M. D." which is still preserved in the family. Hw was a farmer, and died at an advenced age in Fairfield, Conn. His children were Noah, Hannah and Jane. Noah Dimon, born in Fairfield, Conn, March 3, 1766, served in the War of 1812. He had in his possession a Bible, handed down from his father, which was published in 1716 and was a noted relic. He married Mollie Marvin, who was born March 3, 1769, and their children were Eben B., born April 19, 1790; Moses, born March 2, 1792; John, born November 17, 1794; Hannah, born November 1, 1800; and Polly, born June 20, 1803. Moses Dimon married Naomi Burton, of Milford, Conn, daughter of Judson and Sylvia (Barnham) Burton (a relative supposed to be a sister of P. T. Barnum) and came to Highgate in 1841. Their children were Jane B., Lewis J., Eben, Burton and Moses. Burton Dimon came from Connecticut to Fairfield, Vt., at the age of six years and died in Highgate in 1861, and the age of seventy-seven. He married Laura Mitchell, May 11, 1856, daughter of James and Margaret (Tittemore) Mitchell, and his children are Margaret M., Jennie E., Sylvia M. and Judson B. He is now a resident of the home farm of his father in Highgate. Sylvia Dinmon married Chellice S. Fuller, of the Province of Quebec, and is now a resident of Farnham, P. Q." History of Franklin and Grand Isles Counties, Vermont by Lewis Cass Aldrich D. Mason and Company, Publishers, Syracuse, NY 1891 http://books.google.com/books?id=ATATAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA765&lpg=PA765&dq=%22burton+dimon%22&source=bl&ots=uxC59BSFBY&sig=mbizg8Ko5JVTUo3GG3h-mNiJ_LU&hl=en&ei=sxG8SdeTK4m4sAP6jNw4&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=5&ct=result	Judson Burton
36	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Moses Dimon, a native of Connecticut, served in the Revolutionary War and kept a musket and powderhorn marked "M. D." which is still preserved in the family. Hw was a farmer, and died at an advenced age in Fairfield, Conn. His children were Noah, Hannah and Jane. Noah Dimon, born in Fairfield, Conn, March 3, 1766, served in the War of 1812. He had in his possession a Bible, handed down from his father, which was published in 1716 and was a noted relic. He married Mollie Marvin, who was born March 3, 1769, and their children were Eben B., born April 19, 1790; Moses, born March 2, 1792; John, born November 17, 1794; Hannah, born November 1, 1800; and Polly, born June 20, 1803. Moses Dimon married Naomi Burton, of Milford, Conn, daughter of Judson and Sylvia (Barnham) Burton (a relative supposed to be a sister of P. T. Barnum) and came to Highgate in 1841. Their children were Jane B., Lewis J., Eben, Burton and Moses. Burton Dimon came from Connecticut to Fairfield, Vt., at the age of six years and died in Highgate in 1861, and the age of seventy-seven. He married Laura Mitchell, May 11, 1856, daughter of James and Margaret (Tittemore) Mitchell, and his children are Margaret M., Jennie E., Sylvia M. and Judson B. He is now a resident of the home farm of his father in Highgate. Sylvia Dinmon married Chellice S. Fuller, of the Province of Quebec, and is now a resident of Farnham, P. Q." History of Franklin and Grand Isles Counties, Vermont by Lewis Cass Aldrich D. Mason and Company, Publishers, Syracuse, NY 1891 http://books.google.com/books?id=ATATAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA765&lpg=PA765&dq=%22burton+dimon%22&source=bl&ots=uxC59BSFBY&sig=mbizg8Ko5JVTUo3GG3h-mNiJ_LU&hl=en&ei=sxG8SdeTK4m4sAP6jNw4&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=5&ct=result	John Dimon
37	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Moses Dimon, a native of Connecticut, served in the Revolutionary War and kept a musket and powderhorn marked "M. D." which is still preserved in the family. Hw was a farmer, and died at an advenced age in Fairfield, Conn. His children were Noah, Hannah and Jane. Noah Dimon, born in Fairfield, Conn, March 3, 1766, served in the War of 1812. He had in his possession a Bible, handed down from his father, which was published in 1716 and was a noted relic. He married Mollie Marvin, who was born March 3, 1769, and their children were Eben B., born April 19, 1790; Moses, born March 2, 1792; John, born November 17, 1794; Hannah, born November 1, 1800; and Polly, born June 20, 1803. Moses Dimon married Naomi Burton, of Milford, Conn, daughter of Judson and Sylvia (Barnham) Burton (a relative supposed to be a sister of P. T. Barnum) and came to Highgate in 1841. Their children were Jane B., Lewis J., Eben, Burton and Moses. Burton Dimon came from Connecticut to Fairfield, Vt., at the age of six years and died in Highgate in 1861, and the age of seventy-seven. He married Laura Mitchell, May 11, 1856, daughter of James and Margaret (Tittemore) Mitchell, and his children are Margaret M., Jennie E., Sylvia M. and Judson B. He is now a resident of the home farm of his father in Highgate. Sylvia Dinmon married Chellice S. Fuller, of the Province of Quebec, and is now a resident of Farnham, P. Q." History of Franklin and Grand Isles Counties, Vermont by Lewis Cass Aldrich D. Mason and Company, Publishers, Syracuse, NY 1891 http://books.google.com/books?id=ATATAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA765&lpg=PA765&dq=%22burton+dimon%22&source=bl&ots=uxC59BSFBY&sig=mbizg8Ko5JVTUo3GG3h-mNiJ_LU&hl=en&ei=sxG8SdeTK4m4sAP6jNw4&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=5&ct=result	Hannah Dimon
38	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Moses Dimon, a native of Connecticut, served in the Revolutionary War and kept a musket and powderhorn marked "M. D." which is still preserved in the family. Hw was a farmer, and died at an advenced age in Fairfield, Conn. His children were Noah, Hannah and Jane. Noah Dimon, born in Fairfield, Conn, March 3, 1766, served in the War of 1812. He had in his possession a Bible, handed down from his father, which was published in 1716 and was a noted relic. He married Mollie Marvin, who was born March 3, 1769, and their children were Eben B., born April 19, 1790; Moses, born March 2, 1792; John, born November 17, 1794; Hannah, born November 1, 1800; and Polly, born June 20, 1803. Moses Dimon married Naomi Burton, of Milford, Conn, daughter of Judson and Sylvia (Barnham) Burton (a relative supposed to be a sister of P. T. Barnum) and came to Highgate in 1841. Their children were Jane B., Lewis J., Eben, Burton and Moses. Burton Dimon came from Connecticut to Fairfield, Vt., at the age of six years and died in Highgate in 1861, and the age of seventy-seven. He married Laura Mitchell, May 11, 1856, daughter of James and Margaret (Tittemore) Mitchell, and his children are Margaret M., Jennie E., Sylvia M. and Judson B. He is now a resident of the home farm of his father in Highgate. Sylvia Dinmon married Chellice S. Fuller, of the Province of Quebec, and is now a resident of Farnham, P. Q." History of Franklin and Grand Isles Counties, Vermont by Lewis Cass Aldrich D. Mason and Company, Publishers, Syracuse, NY 1891 http://books.google.com/books?id=ATATAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA765&lpg=PA765&dq=%22burton+dimon%22&source=bl&ots=uxC59BSFBY&sig=mbizg8Ko5JVTUo3GG3h-mNiJ_LU&hl=en&ei=sxG8SdeTK4m4sAP6jNw4&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=5&ct=result	Polly Dimon
39	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Moses Dimon, a native of Connecticut, served in the Revolutionary War and kept a musket and powderhorn marked "M. D." which is still preserved in the family. Hw was a farmer, and died at an advenced age in Fairfield, Conn. His children were Noah, Hannah and Jane. Noah Dimon, born in Fairfield, Conn, March 3, 1766, served in the War of 1812. He had in his possession a Bible, handed down from his father, which was published in 1716 and was a noted relic. He married Mollie Marvin, who was born March 3, 1769, and their children were Eben B., born April 19, 1790; Moses, born March 2, 1792; John, born November 17, 1794; Hannah, born November 1, 1800; and Polly, born June 20, 1803. Moses Dimon married Naomi Burton, of Milford, Conn, daughter of Judson and Sylvia (Barnham) Burton (a relative supposed to be a sister of P. T. Barnum) and came to Highgate in 1841. Their children were Jane B., Lewis J., Eben, Burton and Moses. Burton Dimon came from Connecticut to Fairfield, Vt., at the age of six years and died in Highgate in 1861, and the age of seventy-seven. He married Laura Mitchell, May 11, 1856, daughter of James and Margaret (Tittemore) Mitchell, and his children are Margaret M., Jennie E., Sylvia M. and Judson B. He is now a resident of the home farm of his father in Highgate. Sylvia Dinmon married Chellice S. Fuller, of the Province of Quebec, and is now a resident of Farnham, P. Q." History of Franklin and Grand Isles Counties, Vermont by Lewis Cass Aldrich D. Mason and Company, Publishers, Syracuse, NY 1891 http://books.google.com/books?id=ATATAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA765&lpg=PA765&dq=%22burton+dimon%22&source=bl&ots=uxC59BSFBY&sig=mbizg8Ko5JVTUo3GG3h-mNiJ_LU&hl=en&ei=sxG8SdeTK4m4sAP6jNw4&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=5&ct=result	Eben B. Dimon
40	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Moses Dimon, a native of Connecticut, served in the Revolutionary War and kept a musket and powderhorn marked "M. D." which is still preserved in the family. Hw was a farmer, and died at an advenced age in Fairfield, Conn. His children were Noah, Hannah and Jane. Noah Dimon, born in Fairfield, Conn, March 3, 1766, served in the War of 1812. He had in his possession a Bible, handed down from his father, which was published in 1716 and was a noted relic. He married Mollie Marvin, who was born March 3, 1769, and their children were Eben B., born April 19, 1790; Moses, born March 2, 1792; John, born November 17, 1794; Hannah, born November 1, 1800; and Polly, born June 20, 1803. Moses Dimon married Naomi Burton, of Milford, Conn, daughter of Judson and Sylvia (Barnham) Burton (a relative supposed to be a sister of P. T. Barnum) and came to Highgate in 1841. Their children were Jane B., Lewis J., Eben, Burton and Moses. Burton Dimon came from Connecticut to Fairfield, Vt., at the age of six years and died in Highgate in 1861, and the age of seventy-seven. He married Laura Mitchell, May 11, 1856, daughter of James and Margaret (Tittemore) Mitchell, and his children are Margaret M., Jennie E., Sylvia M. and Judson B. He is now a resident of the home farm of his father in Highgate. Sylvia Dinmon married Chellice S. Fuller, of the Province of Quebec, and is now a resident of Farnham, P. Q." History of Franklin and Grand Isles Counties, Vermont by Lewis Cass Aldrich D. Mason and Company, Publishers, Syracuse, NY 1891 http://books.google.com/books?id=ATATAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA765&lpg=PA765&dq=%22burton+dimon%22&source=bl&ots=uxC59BSFBY&sig=mbizg8Ko5JVTUo3GG3h-mNiJ_LU&hl=en&ei=sxG8SdeTK4m4sAP6jNw4&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=5&ct=result	Noah Dimon
41	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Moses Dimon, a native of Connecticut, served in the Revolutionary War and kept a musket and powderhorn marked "M. D." which is still preserved in the family. Hw was a farmer, and died at an advenced age in Fairfield, Conn. His children were Noah, Hannah and Jane. Noah Dimon, born in Fairfield, Conn, March 3, 1766, served in the War of 1812. He had in his possession a Bible, handed down from his father, which was published in 1716 and was a noted relic. He married Mollie Marvin, who was born March 3, 1769, and their children were Eben B., born April 19, 1790; Moses, born March 2, 1792; John, born November 17, 1794; Hannah, born November 1, 1800; and Polly, born June 20, 1803. Moses Dimon married Naomi Burton, of Milford, Conn, daughter of Judson and Sylvia (Barnham) Burton (a relative supposed to be a sister of P. T. Barnum) and came to Highgate in 1841. Their children were Jane B., Lewis J., Eben, Burton and Moses. Burton Dimon came from Connecticut to Fairfield, Vt., at the age of six years and died in Highgate in 1861, and the age of seventy-seven. He married Laura Mitchell, May 11, 1856, daughter of James and Margaret (Tittemore) Mitchell, and his children are Margaret M., Jennie E., Sylvia M. and Judson B. He is now a resident of the home farm of his father in Highgate. Sylvia Dinmon married Chellice S. Fuller, of the Province of Quebec, and is now a resident of Farnham, P. Q." History of Franklin and Grand Isles Counties, Vermont by Lewis Cass Aldrich D. Mason and Company, Publishers, Syracuse, NY 1891 http://books.google.com/books?id=ATATAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA765&lpg=PA765&dq=%22burton+dimon%22&source=bl&ots=uxC59BSFBY&sig=mbizg8Ko5JVTUo3GG3h-mNiJ_LU&hl=en&ei=sxG8SdeTK4m4sAP6jNw4&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=5&ct=result	Sylvia M. Dimon
42	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Moses Dimon, a native of Connecticut, served in the Revolutionary War and kept a musket and powderhorn marked "M. D." which is still preserved in the family. Hw was a farmer, and died at an advenced age in Fairfield, Conn. His children were Noah, Hannah and Jane. Noah Dimon, born in Fairfield, Conn, March 3, 1766, served in the War of 1812. He had in his possession a Bible, handed down from his father, which was published in 1716 and was a noted relic. He married Mollie Marvin, who was born March 3, 1769, and their children were Eben B., born April 19, 1790; Moses, born March 2, 1792; John, born November 17, 1794; Hannah, born November 1, 1800; and Polly, born June 20, 1803. Moses Dimon married Naomi Burton, of Milford, Conn, daughter of Judson and Sylvia (Barnham) Burton (a relative supposed to be a sister of P. T. Barnum) and came to Highgate in 1841. Their children were Jane B., Lewis J., Eben, Burton and Moses. Burton Dimon came from Connecticut to Fairfield, Vt., at the age of six years and died in Highgate in 1861, and the age of seventy-seven. He married Laura Mitchell, May 11, 1856, daughter of James and Margaret (Tittemore) Mitchell, and his children are Margaret M., Jennie E., Sylvia M. and Judson B. He is now a resident of the home farm of his father in Highgate. Sylvia Dinmon married Chellice S. Fuller, of the Province of Quebec, and is now a resident of Farnham, P. Q." History of Franklin and Grand Isles Counties, Vermont by Lewis Cass Aldrich D. Mason and Company, Publishers, Syracuse, NY 1891 http://books.google.com/books?id=ATATAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA765&lpg=PA765&dq=%22burton+dimon%22&source=bl&ots=uxC59BSFBY&sig=mbizg8Ko5JVTUo3GG3h-mNiJ_LU&hl=en&ei=sxG8SdeTK4m4sAP6jNw4&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=5&ct=result	Naomi Burton
43	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CJ-2007-599 July 08, 2008 12:06 pm — Public Notice PUBLISHED IN THE CLAREMORE DAILY PROGRESS, CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA, JULY 10, 17 & 24, 2008 IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR ROGERS COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA William Acel Stafford, one and the same person as Acel Stafford, Jr. PLAINTIFF, vs. Patsy Stafford Clark; et. al. DEFENDANTS. CASE NO. CJ-2007-599 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF OKLAHOMA, TO: Delores Rotramel Passmore; William Barry; Chet Fowler; Scott Rotramel; if living, or if deceased, then the unknown successors, including but not limited to the known and unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns of any of said Defendants that may be deceased; The unknown successors, including but not limited to the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns of Foster Benjamin Rotramel, deceased, and of Minta Rotramel Stafford, deceased, and of Donnie Foster Rotramel, one and the same person as Donald Foster Rotramel, deceased, and of Harvey Dean Rotramel, deceased, and of Donald Austin Rotramel, deceased, and of Acel William Stafford, deceased, and of David Dean Rotramel, deceased, and of Alvina Rotramel Fowler, deceased, and of Gene Rotramel, deceased, and of Kathy Rotramel Bordes, deceased, and of Marcus Rotramel, deceased, and of Shirley Rotramel Bean, deceased; The unknown successors, including but not limited to unknown trustees, directors, officers, successors and assigns, immediate and remote of Heritage Insurance Company, one and the same entity as Heritage Insurance Company of America, an insolvent, liquidated and defunct Illinois Corporation; Defendants. GREETINGS: The said Defendants above named will take notice that they have been sued in the above named court and that should said Defendants fail to answer the Petition filed herein by the Plaintiff, on or before the 25th day of August, 2008, said Petition will be taken as true and a judgment rendered in said action, determining that Plaintiff is entitled to a judgment in the amount of $6,858.14 dollars for reimbursement of expenses relating to the property which is the subject of this suit and in the amount of $1,361.00 dollars for the cost of commencing the within cause together with any other expenses incurred prior to judgment herein and that Patsy Stafford Clark shall be allowed a judgment as an adjustment of her equity herein at the time of final distribution herein in the event partition is granted in the amount of $1,800.00 dollars as and for mowing expenses and ad valorem taxes paid by said Patsy Stafford Clark. Plaintiff further seeks an Order of this Court determining the death of Minta Rotramel Stafford, died intestate, on June 19, 1978, a resident of Rogers County, Oklahoma, leaving as her sole and only heirs at law her surviving spouse Acel William Stafford, Foster D. Rotramel and Kathy Rotramel Bordes, heirs at law of Foster Benjamin Rotramel, a son who predeceased Minta Rotramel Stafford and nine surviving children, namely, William Acel Stafford, Patsy Stafford Clark, Marion Stafford Griffin, Shirley Rotramel Bean, Donald Austin Rotramel, now deceased, Minta Rotramel Brackett, Alvina Rotramel Fowler, now deceased, Gene Coleman Rotramel, now deceased, and Harvey Dean Rotramel, now deceased; Plaintiff further seeks an Order of this Court determining the death of Foster Benjamin Rotramel, died intestate, in March, 1972, leaving to survive him as his sole and only heirs at law, two children, namely, Foster D. Rotramel and Kathy Rotramel Bordes; Plaintiff further seeks an Order of this Court determining the death of Kathy Rotramel Bordes, died intestate, in May, 2001, leaving to survive her as her sole and only heirs at law, four children, namely, Melissa Bordes, Kenny Bordes, Alexandria Bordes and Donald A. Bordes; Plaintiff further seeks an Order of this Court determining the death of Donnie Foster Rotramel, one and the same person as Donald Foster Rotramel, died intestate, in 1978, leaving to survive him as his sole and only heirs at law, three children, namely, Scott Rotramel, Victor Rotramel and Lance Rotramel; Plaintiff further seeks an Order of this Court determining the death of Gene Coleman Rotramel, died intestate, on September 17, 2000, leaving to survive him as his sole and only heirs at law, Scott Rotramel, Victor Rotramel and Lance Rotramel, heirs of his predeceased son, namely Donnie Foster Rotramel; Plaintiff further seeks an Order of this Court determining the death of Harvey Dean Rotramel, died intestate, in May, 1981, leaving to survive him as his sole and only heirs at law, five children, namely, Delores Rotramel Passmore, Daniel Rotramel, Rebecca Rotramel Schoenborn, David Dean Rotramel and Marcus Rotramel; Plaintiff further seeks an Order of this Court determining the death of David Dean Rotramel, died intestate, in February, 1989, leaving to survive him as his sole and only heirs at law, his siblings, Delores Rotramel Passmore, Daniel Rotramel, Rebecca Rotramel Schoenborn and Marcus Rotramel; Plaintiff further seeks an Order of this Court determining the death of Marcus Rotramel, died intestate, on March 26, 2003, leaving to survive him as his sole and only heir at law, one child, namely, Nathan Rotramel; Plaintiff further seeks an Order of this Court determining the death of Donald Austin Rotramel, died testate, on January 30, 1983, State of South Carolina, leaving a Last Will and Testament admitted to probate, the said Will providing that the sole devisee and legatee under the Will of Donald Austin Rotramel was the Plaintiff herein, William Acel Stafford who became vested with all of the interest in and to the subject property owned by Donald Austin Rotramel; Plaintiff further seeks an Order of this Court determining that Acel William Stafford, died intestate, on September 23, 1987, a resident of Rogers County, Oklahoma, and at his death his interest in the subject property became vested in his sole and only heirs at law, namely, his three children, Patsy Stafford Clark, William Acel Stafford and Marion Stafford Griffin; Plaintiff further seeks an Order of this Court determining the death of Alvina R. Fowler, died intestate, in July, 1992, leaving to survive her as his sole and only heirs at law, three children, namely, William Donald Barry and Ethyl Marie Barry St. John and Chet Fowler. Plaintiff further alleges as a result of the deaths of the persons named as deceased herein and pursuant to instruments of record in Rogers County, Oklahoma, the subject property is now owned by the following individuals and the undivided interests set opposite their respective names, to-wit: William Acel Stafford, one and the same person as Acel Stafford, Jr., an undivided 336/1080ths interest. Patsy Stafford Clark, an undivided 192/1080ths interest. Marion Stafford Griffin, undivided 192/1080ths interest. Minta Rotramel Brackett, an undivided 72/1080ths interest. Foster D. Rotramel, an undivided 36/1080ths interest. Melissa Bordes, an undivided 9/1080ths interest. Kenny Bordes, an undivided 9/1080ths interest. Alexandria Bordes, an undivided 9/1080ths interest. Donald A. Bordes, an undivided 9/1080ths interest. Deloris Rotramel Passmore, an undivided 18/1080ths interest. Daniel Rotramel, an undivided 18/1080ths interest.Rebecca Rotramel Schoenborn, an undivided 18/1080ths interest. Nathan Rotramel, an undivided 18/1080ths interest. William Barry, an undivided 24/1080ths interest. Ethyl Barry St. John, an undivided 24/1080ths interest. Chet Fowler, an undivided 24/1080ths interest. Scott Rotramel, an undivided 24/1080ths interest. Victor Rotramel, an undivided 24/1080ths interest. Lance Rotramel, an undivided 24/1080ths interest. Plaintiff further seeks an Order of this Court determining the ownership of the property as above set forth and quiet the title against each and every person or entity asserting any interest in and to the subject property other than the undivided interest owners as above stated. Plaintiff further seeks an Order of this Court determining that the Defendants named in Plaintiff’s Petition, other than the owners of the subject property as above alleged, and each of them, are claiming or appear of record to be claiming some right, title, lien, estate, encumbrance, claim, assessment or interest in and to the real property which is the subject of this action, adverse to the ownership of the Plaintiff and Defendants as said ownership is above alleged and which constitutes a cloud upon the title to the owners of the said real property and that the said Defendants, other than those above stated to have an ownership interest herein, have no right, title, lien, estate, encumbrance, claim, assessment or interest, either in law or in equity, in and to the real property involved herein. Plaintiff further seeks a Judgment determining that the Defendant Heritage Insurance Company was one and the same entity as Heritage Insurance Company of America and that said Defendant has no right, title, lien, estate, encumbrance, claim, assessment or interest, either in law or in equity, in and to the real property involved herein and, further, that the mortgage recorded in Book 612 at Page 325 is invalid for the reason that same was given as security for an Appearance Bond posted in Federal Western District of Oklahoma in Case Number CR-81-176-W and said case was dismissed April 14, 1982 and the Appearance Bond therewith exonerated and for the further Judgment of the Court that said Defendant is a defunct, insolvent and liquated Illinois Corporation as reflected by the Order of Liquidation issued by the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, in Case 85-CH9239. Plaintiff further seeks an Order of this Court determining that a period of more than one year has elapsed since their respective deaths of the decedent herein without there having being a Decree of a court having jurisdiction to administer upon their said estates and that this Court is entitled to determine who, by name, are or were the particular persons entitled to participation in the distribution of the subject real property under the laws intestate succession of the State of Oklahoma and the Law of the State of Oklahoma and that this Court the authority and jurisdiction to make the determinations of deaths, heirship and ownership as herein requested. Plaintiff further alleges that the subject real property was the personal residence of Minta Rotramel Stafford and Acel William Stafford during their respective lifetimes and that Plaintiff and Patsy Stafford Clark have expended the sums of $8,219.14 dollars and that $1,800.00 dollars, respectively, for various expenses and that they are entitled to Judgment in said amounts and that Plaintiff and Patsy Stafford Clark should be awarded Judgments in the nature of equitable adjustments in the event of partition herein and that in the event proceeds be received pursuant to partition other than partition in kind, the proceeds be divided in accordance with the respective ownerships but adjusted by equitable adjustments required in fairness by virtue of the foregoing circumstances and more particularly alleged in Plaintiff’s Petition on file herein. Plaintiff further prays for a Judgment that the Plaintiff and co-owners cannot enjoy the ownership in severalty and that Plaintiff is entitled to a Judgment of this Court pursuant to Title 12 O.S. § 1501.1 et seq., to have said real property partitioned in kind, if possible, and if not, then to have same appraised and sold in the manner prescribed by law to the highest bidder. The said Defendants above named are referred to the Petition filed in the above styled cause for further particulars. DATED this 7TH day of JULY, 2008. S/JANICE LONG CANDI CZAPANSKY, COURT CLERK ROGERS COUNTY, OKLAHOMA A. G. Murray, Jr., OBA #6537 Attorney for Plaintiff P. O. Box 1027 Claremore, OK 74018 (918) 341-7711 http://www.claremoreprogress.com/legalnotices/local_story_190120711.html/resources_printstory	William Acel Stafford
44	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Obituary Birth: Dec. 20, 1928 Death: Mar. 5, 2006 Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Chavez Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Sumner Wanda Riley, 77, of Taiban, died Sunday, March 5, 2006, at Roosevelt General Hospital following an illness. She was born Dec. 20, 1928, in Clovis to Albert and Lilly Moss. She was raised in Clovis where she attended school. She attended a beauty school in Clovis. She married F.C. Riley on Sept. 10, 1949, in Clovis. They made their home at the Riley Ranch south of Taiban in 1949. She worked as a waitress, baby-sitter, and in the laundry department of a nursing home for several years. Family said she loved living on the ranch and caring for her pet animals. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers Albert, Johnny and Freddy; and three sisters, Permalia, Doris and Albertina. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Becky Melton of Fort Sumner; Katherine Dewbre (and husband, Bill) of Rio Rancho and Margaret York (Stanley) of Amarillo; a sister, Mary Haws (Alfred) of Amarillo; two grandchildren, Ray Melton (Karen) and Stanley York (Grace); two great-grandsons, Frederice Clarence York and Reese Melton. Anna Teeter will officiate services. Burial will follow at Blanco Cemetery south of Taiban. Arrangements are by Chavez Funeral Home in Fort Sumner.	Wanda Moss
45	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Obituary - WILLIAM DANIEL MASTIN Bill Mastin, age 67, of Newark, Calif., passed away suddenly on Monday, October 25, 2004. Devoted husband of 43 years to Sharon Lee Mastin. Loving father of Kevin Mastin, Colleen Mastin and Michele Heath of Newark. Loving brother of Patrick Mastin of Carson City, Nevada. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Mastin, mother, Cressy Chandler, and sister Ann Anderson. He had three grandchildren, Daniel Heath, Madeline and Jamie Mastin. After graduating from Sequoia High School in 1955, he met Sharon Mastin in 1956 and married his sweetheart in 1961. Always a devoted family man, he was very active and supportive of his family's activities, including sports, fishing, golfing and gardening. He worked as a truck driver for Gillis & Lane Paper Inc., and later retired as vice president after 32 years. After retirement he enjoyed his grandchildren, vegetable garden and his friends. He will be greatly remembered for his sense of humor, generous nature, kindness and willingness to help others in need. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2004, at 12:30 p.m. at Redwood Chapel, 847 Woodside Rd., Redwood City, Calif. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association of San Mateo County, 1710 Gilbreth Rd., Burlingame, CA 94010, or the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite #1010, Rockville, MD 20852. REDWOOD CHAPEL 847 WOODSIDE RD. REDWOOD CITY, CA (650) 369-5537 Published in the ANG Newspapers on 11/2/2004. http://www.ancestry.com/search/obit/view.aspx?db=web-obituary&kw=&pid=5369830&url=http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll%3Fdb%3dweb-obituary%26ti%3d0%26gss%3dangs-i%26ssrc%3dgr_t10548567_p-621768895_g48_r-621768895_h-643158889_l	William Daniel Mastin
46	-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Casper met his future wife at a Husking Bee, where the two were partners. Their acquaintance progressed favorably in spite of the difficulty in conversing, for in his youth young Casper spoke dutch more fluently than english. A grandniece who remembered Esther Gillian Snook (Casper's wife) in the last years of her life described her as a pretty old lady with pink cheeks and very blue eyes, wearing a white cap. Casper moved to Beaver County, PA, before 1819 where he served in the War of 1812 under Captain Thomas Henry and Colonel Miller. At that time he was living on a farm within the town of Economy, where he lived for several years. Before 1830, Casper moved to Richland County, OH, where he lived until 1835. In 1840, Casper's son William and his family moved to Iowa and in September, 1841, his son John was married to Mary Fowler. Immediately after their marriage, the youhg couple, accompanied by Casper's daughter Esther Snook Kauffman and her husband and family, left for Iowa to spy out the land. They stopped in Lee County where they stayed. In May of 1842 they joined the Presbyterian County Church at Fairfield, being among the first ones to be admitted to membership. As they were well pleased with the reports sent back, the two brothers, Casper and Peter Snook, and the rest of their children, with the exception of Peter's eldest son and daughter who remained in Pennsylvania, followed. All traveled by wagon train probably pulled by oxen, nine families in all. Casper and Esther Snook became members of the First Presbyterian Church of Fairfield in February 1843. Casper and Peter remained in Jefferson County until they died in 1851. They and their wives are buried on the same lot in the Evergreen Cemetery at Fairfield, Iowa. A few years ago, the DAR placed a marker on their graves with appropriate ceremonies and invited all relatives to attend. Snook family members still live in Fairfield. Casper lived on a farm about two miles northwest of Fairfield, adjoining the farm of his son John. After the death of his wife in 1846, he made his home with his daughter, Esther Kauffman, on the College Road. In 1850 Casper received bounty land for his service in the War of 1812. http://www.gencircles.com/users/alford-hayes/2/data/273822	Casper Snook
47	-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GEORGE F. MARKLEY, of the firm of Markley and Son at Bluffton, is one of a number of successful men of the Markley name who from pioneer times to the present have been identified with Wells County. The history of his branch of the Markley family in Wells County goes back to his grandfather, Gabriel Markley, who was born in Maryland January 11, 1814, a son of Jonathon Markley, a native of the same state. When he was three years of age his parents moved to Pennsylvania, and later to Madison County, Ohio. In 1836 Garbriel Markley married Hannah TUTTLE, who was born in Athens County, Ohio, March 30, 1818, a daughter of Soloman Tuttle. In 1837, Gabriel Markley and wife came to Wells County, Indiana, which was then completely covered with woods and all the wilderness nature. He had a farm in section 18 of Harrison Township, along the Wabash River. Only four white families were to be found in that part of the county. He and his wife endured many privations, but their outlook was promising, and in the course of time Gabriel Markley was the owner of some 1,100 acres of land. It is said that his property when he first arrived in Wells County consisted only of a horse and a cow, and the latter died soon after they came to the county. Gabriel Markley and wife had 12 children. They were active members of the Christian Church. Gabriel Markley died June 12, 1873, and his wife on March 30, 1883. Jonathan Markley, father of the Bluffton Merchant, was born in Wells County June 4, 1838, soon after his parents arrived in this wilderness. For many years he enjoyed the distinction of being the oldest living white person in Wells County. He had to be satisfied with such education as was obtainable in the old subscription schools taught in a log cabin. On December 21, 1858, he married Miss Catherine STURGIS, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (BRASIER) Sturgis. Following his marriage he worked a farm near the old homestead for several years, continued farming at Newville until the spring of 1882, when he returned to Harrison Township and acquired 160 acres of land which he brought under a high state of cultivation. The years brought him prosperity and the honor paid to a useful citizen, and death came to him in his seventy-ninth year on April 28, 1917. He and his wife were active members of the Six Mile Christian Church and in politics he was a prohibitionist. He and his wife had thirteen children, and eight of the sons and two of the daughters are still living. One of them was George F. Markley, who was born in Harrison Township of Wells County February 5, 1861. The farm, rural environment and country schools offered the chief experiences of George F. Markley during his boyhood. After work in the County Normal he was qualified as a teacher and he continued teaching in the winter and farming in the summer until he came to Bluffton and engaged in the grocery business in 1893. His store was on Market Street for two years, until it was burned out, and he then moved to Main Street and in 1899 came to his present location at 222 West Market. In 1902 the firm became Markley & Son, and they have long been among the leading purveyors of high class provisions in Bluffton. Mr. Markley married for his wife Ellen ARNOLD, who died in 1888. Their three children were Jessie, Vernon C. and Augusta. They were all educated in the Bluffton public schools. In 1893 Mr. Markley married Lillian GETTLE, who was born in Bluffton, daughter of Sarah Gettle. Mr. & Mrs. Markley have four children: Harold, who is a graduate of Bluffton High School, is married and is now connected with the Leader Company Store at Bluffton; Paul, a graduate of the high school, who has enlisted in the army and is now serving in the United States at Fort Dupont, Delaware; Edna is the wife of Claude FARLING; Herman completed the course of the Bluffton High School in 1917. The family are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and Mr. Markley is a member of its official board. Fraternally he is identified with Bluffton Lodge No. 114 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, is a past noble grand of the lodge, and belongs to both the Encampment and Canton of Odd Fellowship. Mr. Markley is an active democrat, but his chief public service has been rendered to the public schools of Bluffton. For twelve years he was a member of the board, three years its secretary, was treasurer six years and president three years. Standard History of Adams & Wells Counties, IN The Lewis Publishing Co, 1918, p. 494-495 Submitted by: Barbara Besecker	George F. Markley
48	-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John Stewart and Jane Melvin John Stewart was born on September 1, 1823, somewhere in Pennsylvania, probably in Washington County. His father's name is said to have been William. Current speculation is that he was the oldest son of William Stewart and Martha Alexander, of Washington County and later of Hancock County, West Virginia, but this remains far from verified. Jane Melvin was born around 1824, also in Pennsylvania. There is a good chance that she was the Jane who was the youngest daughter of William Melvin and Margaret McCraig. If so, she had six older siblings: James, John, William, Samuel, Robert, and Margaret. John and Jane married around 1848, and settled in Kings Creek, Hancock County, West Virginia, where John followed the profession of cooper (barrelmaker). Their first child, William Harvey Stewart, was born there on March 14, 1849, followed by Martha Jane (see above) on February 22, 1854, John M. in 1855, Sarah Elizabeth on January 19, 1856, Maggie in 1857, and Alice and Albert both in 1859 (it is not known whether they were twins or just born at the beginning and end of the year). Around 1860 the family packed up and left Hancock County, travelling west to Illinois where they settled temporarily in Concord Township, Warren County. Their last two children were born there: a daughter named Hadasah on July 7, 1863, and a son named Chalmers. By 1876 the family had moved on to Cameron, Clinton County, Missouri. Their daughter Sarah died there on June 1, 1876, at age 20, and was buried in the Old Plattsburg Cemetary. John died on February 8, 1888, and was buried near her, as was daughter Hadasah who died as a young married woman on August 27, 1891. It does not appear that Jane is buried there, so I have hopes that she lived into the twentieth century and may yet be found in a 1900 census record. John and Jane's oldest son, William Harvey, married Mary Elizabeth Mehaffie on May 27, 1875, in New Market, Missouri, and had five children: Modena, Albert Ross, John Russell, Ralph Clark, and Flora Loyola. The images in this section were generously sent to me by Gale Stewart-Boyle, granddaughter of John Russell Stewart. http://gaudior.net/meltingpot/missouri.html	Jane Melvin
49	-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituary - Kenneth E. Guffey Sr. Shawnee resident Kenneth E. Guffey Sr. died Friday at a local hospital following a short illness. He was 65. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Roesch-Walker Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Richard Gay officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park. Guffey was born Oct. 19, 1932, in Shawnee, to George D. and Edith (Detrick) Guffey. He attended Shawnee schools and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict and also served in Vietnam. He retired from the military after 20 years of service. He married Terrie Crain on May 29, 1974, in Pine Castle, Fla., and retired from Mobil Chemical. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Guffey lived in Shawnee most of his life, returning in 1976. Survivors include his wife, Terrie Guffey of the home; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Pam Taylor of Shawnee, Denise and Marc Mann of Sacramento, Calif., Mary and Robert Brown of Orlando, Fla., Sharon and Michael Jones of Kissimmee, Fla., Pattie and George Weaver of Oregon; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Tony and Christi Taylor of Shawnee, George and Darlene Guffey of Orlando, Fla., Kenneth E. Guffey Jr. of Norman; grandchildren, Keith, Dustin, Amber, Tylor, Tori, Krissy and Kenny, all of Shawnee; George Anthony, Christina and Jonathan, all of Orlando, Fla.; and Tiffany of Kissimmee, Fla.; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, George D. and Betty Guffey of Shawnee, John and Mia Guffey of Moore, Robert and Jean Guffey of Girty, Okla., Frank Guffey of Shawnee; two sisters, Juanita Guffey and Rose Campbell, both of Shawnee; and several other relatives. He was preceeded in death by his parents, a sister and a brother. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Shawnee or Shawnee Regional Hospital Cancer Foundation.	Kenneth E. Guffey
50	-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituary - Malissa Florence (Martin) Maples 1883 - 15 Jun 1959 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 2 Jul 1959 p7 [Note: heading and first sentence give name as Martin, while the survivors portion calls the final surname Maples and her brother’s name as Martin - I’m guessing I have this correct]. Contributed by Mabel Phillips. Funeral services for Mrs. Malissa Florence Martin, 75, who died June 15 at her home six miles west of Highlandville, were held June 18 at 2 p.m. in the Pleasant View Baptist Church with Rev. R. W. Forbis and Rev. Dale Gann officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mrs. Maples was a charter member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church. Her husband, Grant S. Maples, preceded her in death on May 27, 1958. Survivors include a nephew, Joe Maples, who was reared in the home; a brother, Fred Martin of Ft. Wingate, N. Mex., who was also reared in the home; several other nieces and nephews. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mochrist/mao-maq.htm#maplesgrant	Melissa Florence Martin