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Adelia Almedia STEELE, daughter of Oliver H. Perry and Caroline STEELE was born at Flag Station, Ogle Co, Illinois on July 4, 1864 and departed this life Nov 10, 1941 at her home in Strawberry township, aged 77 years, 4 months and 6 days. In 1883 in company with her family, she came to Washington Co, Kansas, where they settled and which locality has for nearly 60 years been her home. Thus, mother DODD has witnessed and been an integral part in the growth of the locality since the late pioneer days. On Oct 25, 1885, she was united in marriage to Thomas C. DODD. To this union 3 sons were born, Thomas C. and Alba C, both of Linn, KS and Perry A., who died in defense of his country in the World War at Chatereaux, France, on Mar 27, 1918. Mr. DODD, Sr. died several years ago. Surviving besides the two sons and their wives are 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, also 4 sisters, Mrs. Cora ANDERSON of Clifton, Mrs Ada MILLER of Jacksonville, Texas; Mrs. Bertha JOHNSON, Longmont, CO; Mrs. Vashti WAYMAN of Willow Springs, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Eliza STEELE of Manhattan, Kansas and a host of friends and neighbors. The funeral services were held at the Throop church at 2 o'clock on Tuesday, Nov 11, with the Rev. F.E. WENDLAND in charge. Six nephews were pallbearers, Perry N, and Fay E. CHUBBUCK, Munce N. JOHNSON, Oliver P. STEELE, Claude and Clarence ANDERSON. By Mrs. DODD's request the music was in charge of another nephew, Willis DARBY. Also by her special request the hymn "Waiting and Watching for Me" was sung. It had been sung at her sisters funeral in 1893 and also at her father and mother's funerals. In this day of defense activities it is singular that Mrs. DODD's birthday should be July 4, and her burial Nov 11 and buried as she was in Washington City Cemetery, she was placed in the family lot beside the two absent ones of her family, the husband Thomas C., a veteran and son, Perry A. a veteran of the World War.
Elizabeth POWELL, daughter of Enos and Esther POWELL, was born in Henry Co, Illinois, May 28, 1861 and departed this life at her home in Haddam, Kansas, Jan. 7. 1937 at the age of 75 years, 7 months, and 9 days. In 1878, she was untied in marriage to Henry K. THRAPP, of Charidon, IA. To this union six children were born, two died in infancy and four survived , Stella STANLEY of California; Grover E. of Wymore, Nebraska; Francis M. of Fairmont, NE, and Almeda E. LAHODNY of Beatrice, NE. She is also survived by her husband, Henry K. THRAPP, two brothers, E.C. POWELL fo Beatrice, NE; F.C. POWELL of Oakland, CA; four sisters, Phoebe TATMAN of Haddam, Armina HALL of Denver, Mrs. E.J. WILSEY of Aronsas Pass, Texas, Anna HOGEMAN of Los Angeles, CA and 14 grandchildren. She was a devoted wife and mother, always working with her hands, ministering to the needs of her family. Some 50 years ago, she and her husband moved to Lanham, KS, amd soon after moved to the vicinity of Haddam where they since have made their home. Mr. and Mrs. THRAPP had spent a few days visiting in the home of their son Grover. Mrs. THRAPP became ill while on the train returning home. She was seriously ill for about ten days, then passed peacefully to her reward. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Haddam Church conducted by the Rev. L.E. DIXON. Interment was made in the Haddam cemetery.
Rose Lee DUNCAN, Rolla, died Thursday night, October 3. 1972, at Phelps County Memorial Hospital at the age of 71.
Mrs. Duncan was born in Vienna, June 27, 1901. She was the daughter of the late Jeff NOBLETT and Jane COPELAND NOBLETT of Vienna.
She was the widow of the late Jasper DUNCAN of Warrenton, Mo., formerly of this area. Mr. DUNCAN died in March 1965. Mrs. DUNCAN then moved to Rolla. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Nina EVANS, Rolla and Mrs. Mabel PALMER, Houston, Texas, and a brother, Frank NOBLETT, Vienna, and many nieces and nephews. Five sisters preceded her in death, Euna HUTCHISON, Wilma BULLOCK, Becca DUFFIN, Eulalie PALMER BRANSON and Ella ALEXANDER.
Funeral services were held at a Rolla funeral chapel Friday, Oct. 6, with the Rev. Wilson Davis SINGERS. Interment was at Warrenton.
Funeral services were held in Dixon for Mrs. Earl BULLOCK, 64, who died at the Phelps County Memorial Hospital, Rolla, on December 31. (sic) Travis JOHNS officiated with interment in Dixon Cemetery.
Wilma Cora BULLOCK, daughter of the late Thomas and Telitha NOBLETT, was born in Vienna on May 9, 1904.
On February 22, 1920 she was united in marriage to Earl BULLOCK and to this union five children were born.
Survivors include her husband, Earl: three sons, Leonard of Vichy, Buel of Rolla and Lawrence of Florissant; two daughters, Mrs. Faye PIERCE of O'Fallon and Mrs. Emogene GREER of Arnold. She also leaves 11 grandchildren; one brother Frank NOBLETT of Vienna, six sisters, Mrs. Nina EVANS, Mrs. Eulalie BRANSON, and Mrs. Rose DUNCAN all of Rolla. Mrs. Mabel; PALMER of Houston Texas, Mrs. Ella ALEXANDER of Dixon and Mrs. Rebecca DUFFIN of Vienna. One sister and one grandchild preceded her in death.
Interment was in the Union Hill Cemetery near Vienna under the direction of the Vienna Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes. Pallbearers were Leonard PALMER, Terry MUSSER, Roger MUSSER, John PALMER, Wattie PALMER, Robert BROWN, John CARROLL and David PALMER.
Searching family of Benjamin Franklin Mosely, b Missouri abt 1843, died Feb 14, 1913 in Cleveland County Oklahaoma. My grandfather, Jonathan Vester Mosely, b 1880 in Arkansas, d 1947, Cleveland County OK. Married my grandmother, Ollie Ann Byers in Howell County, MO abt 1901/1902. Went by covered wagon to Cleveland Co., OK where first daughter, Gracie was born in 1903. Looking for any family of the Mosely's, later changed to Mosley by my Uncle Willie Vester about 1920's.
There children were Gracie who died in 1903, Willie Vester, born about 1904, Lena Boyd, born about 1907, Lucille born about 1913 and my father, Murle Raymond born 1915, all in Cleveland Co., Lexington Rural, OK Benjamin had a 1882 homestead in Magnazine, Logan Co. AR. He had children by a first wife Unknown and six children, Ida-F, Allie-F, Joseph-M, William-M, Eugene-M, Allice-F.
He married my ggrandmother, Syntha Pridmore in 1879 in Logan Co., AR and had seven children, Vester-M, Benjamin-F, Jessie-S, Lula-F, Virgie-F, Avery-F, Lizzie-F. There has been mentioned a daughter in land records of Ruth but not in census records of 1880 in Logan co., AR or 1900 in Cleveland Co., OK.
Jessie J. and William lived in Texas in adult years. If anything rings a bell, let me know.
Generation 1 Henry W. Tanner born May 06,1793 died December 09,1878 in Danville,Montour Co.,Pa. Married Sarah ? born December 18,1795 died 1867 in Danville,Montour Co.,Pa. Both are buried at Strawberry Ridge Cemetery,Columbia Co.,Pa, Children: Hannah Tanner married Martin Umstead Sarah Ann Tanner married John Umstead Susan Tanner married Amos Heller John Tanner born 1813 Peter Tanner born 1815 died 1892 Mary May Tanner born 1821 died 1880 married Jacob Schultz born 1818 died 1880 Henry W.Tanner Jr. born September 17,1823 died December 17,1864 Joseph Jacob Tanner born August 21,1831 died November 04,1908 Catherine Tanner born 1834 Generation 2 John Tanner born 1813 married Hannah ? born 1810 Children: Sarah Tanner born 1844 Mary Tanner born 1846 Peter Tanner born 1815 in Danville, Montour Co., Pa. died 1892 married Sarah Schultz born 1820 died 1889 Children: Martin Tanner born 1841 Henry J. Tanner born 1844 died June 19,1864 in Petersburg, Va. William Tanner born 1849 in Danville, Montour Co., Pa. Martha Tanner born 1847 died 1928 Simon Phillip Tanner born 1851 died 1919 John Franklin Tanner born July 26,1853 in Danville Montour Co., Pa.died April 30,1917 in Sheldon, Iowa Jacob Schultz Tanner born August 07,1856 died February 18,1922 Thomas N. Tanner born August 1858 in Danville, Montour Co., Pa died 1915 Sarah Ann Tanner married John Unstead Children: Jacab Henry Umstead born January 07,1858 in W.Hemlock Twp.,Montour Co.,Pa.died January 01,1040 in W.Hemlock Twp.,Montour Co.,Pa. Henry W.Tanner Jr. born September 17,1823 died December 17,1864 married Mary ? born 1827 Henry is buried at Strawberry Ridge Cemetery Columbia Co.,Pa. Children: Rosanna Tanner born 1849 Mary Tanner born 1851 Harriet Tanner born 1853 Hiram Benjamin Tanner born March 30,1857 died May 16,1918 married Lydia Catherine Fenstemacher Hiram and Lydia are buried at Strawberry Ridge Cemetery Columbia Co.,Pa. Hannah Tanner born 1859 married Joseph Umstead Henry A.Tanner born 1862 Joseph Jacob Tanner born August 21,1831 in Columbia Co.,Pa. died November 04,1908 in Liberty Twp.,Pa. married Susan Hileman born November 05,1832 in Columbia Co.,Pa. died March 02,1879 in Derry Twp.,Pa. Joseph and Susan are buried at Strawberry Ridge Cemetery,Columbia Co.,Pa. Children: Marie Jane Tanner born May 17,1855 Derry Twp.,Pa. died July 04,1872 buried at Strawberry Ridge Cemetery Columbia Co.,Pa. John Henry Tanner born December 04,1857 in Derry Twp.,Pa. died March 11,1921 in Derry Twp.,Pa. Emma Tryphena Tanner born December 09,1862 in Derry Twp.,Pa. died July 20,1953 Elizabeth Tanner Born October 16,1864 in Derry Twp.,Pa. Henry James Tanner born April 27,1865 in Derry Twp.,Pa. died 1937 Jacab Albert Tanner born January 26,1868 in Derry Twp.,Pa. died february 04,1870 in Derry Twp.,Pa. buried at Strawberry Ridge Cemetery Columbia Co.,Pa. Anna Catherine Tanner born Marchj 03,1870 in Deerry Twp.,Pa. died January 26,1874 buried at Strawberry Ridge Cemetery,Columbia Co.,Pa. Calvin Boyd Tanner born May 28,1874 in Derry Twp.,Pa. died July 19,1960 Twin Sister to Calvin Tanner born May 28,1874 died May 28,1874 in Derry Twp.,Pa. Generation 3 Willaim Tanner born 1849 in Danville,Montour Co.,Pa. married 1st ? died July 20,1895 married 2nd Bertha Moore May 08,1899 in Turbotville,Pa. daughter of William Moore born 1876 Children: Alvin Tanner born 1895 Henry James Tanner born August 16,1900 lloyd Tanner born February 18,1904 Martha Tanner born 1851 died 1928 married HJenry Heller born 1849 died 1930 Children: James Elmer Heller born 1874 married Mary ? born 1874 Jacab Harvey Heller born November 1879 Charles Heller Simon Phillip Tanner born 1851 died 1919 married 1st Abigail Cromley born 1851 died 1877 married 2nd Sarah Mariah Bonderman born 1861 died 1940 Children of Simon and Abigail: Araminta Tanner born 1871 died 1945 Matilda Tanner born 1874 Melissa Tanner born 1876 Children of Simon and Sarah: Lawrence Tanner born 1878 Dennis Theodore Tanner born May 03,1880 died May 31,1969 in Genoa,Colorado Phillip Eli Tanner born 1883 died 1963 married Gertrude Slise Lewis R.Tanner born 1886 Apphia Mae Tanner born 1889 Martha Tanner born 1891 died 1922 married Earl Bartly Cora Tanner born 1894 John Franklin Tanner born July 26,1853 in Danville,Montour Co.,Pa. died April 30,1917 in Sheldon,Iowa married 1st Rebecca Jane Whitenight daughter of Mathias Whitenight and Mary Kline born September 16,1847 died february 08,1887 in Danville,Montour Co.,Pa married 2nd Mary Ida Beagle daughter of George Beagle and Rebecca Whitenight born December 25,1869 in Danville,Montour Co.,Pa. died November 11,1944 in Sheldon,Iowa Children of John and Rebecca: Charles Oliver Tanner born November 23,1880 in Dnville,Montour Co.,Pa died 1892 Henry Calvin Tanner born March 02,1884 inj Danville,Montour Co.,Pa died December 22,1965 in Genoa,Colorado Sarah Caroline Tanner born December 15,1886 in Danville,Montour Co.,Pa. died March 03,1993 in Waverly,Iowa Arminta Jane Tanner born July 23,1879 in Danville,Montour Co.,Pa. Children of John and Mary: Phillip Harvey Tanner born 1888 died 1968 Elvaretta Viola Tanner born July 11,1890 in Danville,Montour Co.,Pa. died December 23,1960 in Primghjar,Iowa Alice Martha Tanner born April 26,1892 in Archer,Iowa died May 08,1914 married George W.Black born October 22 died November 27,1945 Arthur Cleveland Tanner born January 16,1894 in Archer,Iowa died 1954 Clarence Harold Tanner born October 24,1895 in Archer,Iowa died December 29,1971 mrried Lillian Schielfubine born October 30,1893 died November 13,1970 John Ralph Tanner born August 24,1989 in Archer,Iowa died July 27,1977 in Newell,Iowa Gilbert Earl Tanner born June 01,1899 in Archer,Iowa died October 23,1953 in Archer,Iowa married 1st Grace Sorenson married 2nd Jennie Elgersma born July 16,1899 in Millbank,South Dakato died July 23,1978 in Modesto,California Raymond Robert Tanner born October 03,1901 in Archer,Iowa died January 29,1971 in Sheldon,Iowa Verness Lemont Tanner born August 09,1903 inj Archer,Iowa died February 09,1988 in Primghar,Iowa Ernest Elmer Tanner born May 08,1906 died 1983 Lila Fern Tanner born April 29,1910 died 1965 Jacob Schultz Tanner born August 07,1856 died February 18,1922 married Clarice Rosanna Flick daughter of Sylvester Flick and Tacy Styer born February 07,1860 in West Hemlock Twp.,Montour Co.Pa died 1888 in West Hemlock Twp.,Montour Co.,Pa. Jacob and Clarice are buried at Columbia Hill Cemetery,Montour Co.,Pa. Children: George Washington Tanner born 1882 died 1916 buried in Columbia Hill Cemetery,Montour Co.,Pa. Bessie May Tanner Born January 28,1884 inj West Hemlock Twp,Columbia Co.,Pa died January 07,1941 in Genoa,Colorado Roy W.Tanner born 1885 died 1968 After Clarice died Jacob couldn't care for all of the children and adopted some of them out to other people.Roy W. went to live with a family named Vought,his tombstone reads:Roy W.Vought he is buried in Columbia Hill Cemetery,Montour Co.,Pa. Jacob Schultz Tanner born 1886 died 1970 Sarah E.Tanner born 1887 died 1888 Thjomas N.Tanner born August 1868 in Danville,Montour Co.,Pa. died 1915 married Hannah Catherine Umstead born October 1857 Children: Albert Tanner born November 1882 Emma Tanner born 1884 married David Jones David Tanner born December 1886 Sarah Tanner born March 1891 married James Arter Alberta Mae Tanner born July 20,1893 died March 20,1901 Mary E.Tanner born December 1894 married Jacob Winters Jacab Henry Umstead born January 07,1858 in West Hemlock Twp.,Montour Co.,Pa. died January 01,1940 in West Hemlock Twp.,Montour Co.,Pa. married Ida Amelia Hester daughter of William Hester and Sara Moser Children: Charles Ruben Umstead born February 28,1883 Dora May Umstead born May 28,1886 William Lloyd Umstead born April 02,1889 died March 27,1963 John Edgar Umstead born July 15,1895 Simon Mearl Umstead born May 23,1898 Sarah Florence Umstead born August 13,1901 Esther Marion Umstead born March 29,1902 Harry Hester Unstead born July 17,1903 Martha Rozilia Umstead born December 30,1906 Harvey Calvin Umstead born January 21,1912 Henry A.Tanner born 1862 married Emily Matilda Ortman born 1860 Children: Sadie Melinda Tanner born October 16,1884 married Bill Linnert Agustus Leroy Tnner born November 25,1886 George Edwin Tanner born December 20,1888 died 1962 married Catherine Elizabeth Martin born 1884 died 1944 Mary Louise Tanner born December 23,1889 married Ernest Hause Jake Henry Tanner born April 04,1892 Luther Atwood Tanner born March 12,1894 died January 06,1982 Calvin Lawrence Tanner born June 05,1896 died 1978 Hiram Charles Tanner born June 10,1899 died November 07,1968 in Maquoketa, Jackson Co.,Iowa married 1st Dora Irene (Irean) Enos born october 02,1905 died January 24,1973 married 2nd Jeanette ? Generation 4 Hiram Charles Tanner born June 10,1899 died November 07,1968 married Dora Irene Enos born October 02,1905 died January 24,1973 Children: George Newman Tanner born November 16,1924 in Milford Twp.,Juniata Co.,Pa. died June 11,1974 in Houston, Harris Co.,Texas married 1st Hazel Hollister married 2nd Stephanie Dora Morford born August 07,1930 07,1930 died July 02,1977 Harry(aka Mike)Tanner born August 12,1929 died January 1979 Irene Tanner married Harry Joseph Generation 5 George Newman Tanner born November 16,1924 in Milford Twp.,Juniata Co.,Pa. died June 11,1974 in Houston,Harris Co.,Texas married 1st Hazel Hollister married 2nd Stephanie Dora Morford born August 07,1930 died July 02,1977 George and Stephanie married August 23,1950 in Saline,Michigan George and Stephanie are buried at Veterans National Cemetery in Houston,Harris Co.,Texas NJ otes on George Tanner:George served in the US Army during WWII as a paratrooper,he served in Company B 505th Paratroop Infantry Induction date June 15,1943 date of entry into active service June 29,1943 place of entry into service Fort Custer,Michigan. Battles and Campaigns: Normandy Campaign,Rhineland Campaign and Ardennes Campaign. Decorations and Citations:Purple HJeart,Combat Infantry Badge,Good Conduct Ribbon,European Afrikan Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon and Three Bronze Campaign Stars.Wounded in action November 02,1944 in Germany,given an Honorable Discharge from Percy Jones Hospital October 03,1945. Children: Jessica L.Tanner married 1st Tommy Irby married 2nd Jeff Whitaker married 3rd Kenneth Watanabe married 4th Floyd Skillern Doreen L.Tanner married 1st James M.Foy married 2nd Mike Scruggs married 3rd Melvin Clark Lynda S.Tanner Paul N.Tanner married 1st Eileen ? married 2nd Angie Warren Stephen D.Morford Tanner married Theresa Buxton notes on Stephen:Stephen was born to Stephjanie Morford before her and George were married and although he was never legally adopted by george he went by the last name of Tanner Irene Tanner married Harry Joseph Children: Harry Joseph Jr.
Lloyd C. Easter, 81, Wichita, died Saturday, December 4, 1993, Wichita. He was born June 6, 1912, at Fort Scott,
Son of Charles Edward and EFFIE MAY RUCKER Easter. He married Arlene Noggle on March 5, at Iola.
Survivors include his wife
Sons: Larry Easter, Wichita Steven Easter, Cheney, Kansas
Brother: Charles Edward Easter, Big Springs, Texas
Sister: Dora Flood, ElDorado, Kansas
Two grandchildren.
Pastor Charles Barlett will conduct the services at 1:00 pm Tuesday at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita.
Burial will be in Resthaven Gardens of Memory Garden of Freedom. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 2100 East Douglas, Wichita, Kansas 67214
More About LLOYD C. EASTER: Burial: December 07, 1993 Resthaven Gardens of Memory Garden of Freedom, Wichita, Kansas Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Charles P. WILKINSON, son of William and Nancy WILKINSON, was born at Edwington, KY, March 4, 1864 and departed this life June 20, 1929 at his farm home north of Haddam, Kansas at the age of 65 yrs, 3 mos and 26 days. When he was one year old his parents came to Richardson Co, NE, where he grew to manhood. He was married to Minnie GOODLOE
September 29, 1891. In 1904 they moved from NE to the Haddam community where they have since resided. Seven children were born to this union, all of home are living; Iva ANDERSON of Parka, Nebraska, Esther WELLS of Verdon, NE, Hattie BLECKA aof Benkleman, NE, Wihelmina AUXIER of Dawson, NE, Ethel RYCHTASK, Mahaska, Kansas, and Marion and Helen
At home, and fifteen grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Thomas WILKINSON of Dawson, NE, one sister Mrs Ed TRA????F, Victoria, Texas and a large number of nephews and nieces. He has been a member of the Wooodman Lodge for a number of years. He had been in failing health for the past three years.
COMPENDIUM OF BIOGRAPHY Of Henry County, Indiana B.F. Bowen 1920
Surnames in this biography are: Smith, Crum, Monroe, Allison, Cunningham, Evans, Mills, Cook, Needham, True
ROBERT A. SMITH. M. D.
The medical profession in Henry County is well represented by Dr. Smith, who has advanced steadily to a position of prominence as the result of his thorough understanding of medical principles and the ability with which he applies his professional knowledge to the needs of suffering humanity. He was born in Hancock County this state, on the 13th of April. 1843, and is the son of Isaac and Catherine (Crum) Smith. The grandfather of the subject was a native of England, but upon the outbreak of hostilities between the mother country and the American colonies he came at once to this country and offered his services in behalf of the latter and nobly assisted them in gaining their freedom. He was a mere boy at that time, but was manly in thought and deed. Soon after the dose of the Revolutionary struggle he went to Virginia and there married a Miss Monroe, a relative of the late President James Monroe. He learned the trade of a brick and stonemason and for a number of years worked at that occupation. Subsequently be removed to Preble County, Ohio, where he spent the remainder of his days, in that Ohio home. Isaac M., the father of the subject, was born and reared. Being left an orphan at an early age he accompanied an older sister to Indiana at a time when the greater part of the state was wild and unimproved and before the territory had been admitted to the Union. They located in Fayette County and there the subject’s father was employed upon a farm until the time of his marriage, about 1830. He then concluded to locate in Hancock County, this state, and in pursuit of that purpose followed an old Indian trail until he had reached a place that suited him. He there entered eighty acres of land and added to it from time to time as he was able until he finally possessed a quarter section of good land. At the out start he was compelled to live in his wagon, but later built him a hut, covered with bark and with a quilt for a door. This was not a very secure lodging and sometimes the wolves howled in a fearful manner around him at night. However, they persevered and gradually brought the place up to a high standard of excellence. He was a deacon in the Christian church, in which faith he passed away in 1898 at the age of ninety-eight years; his widow died in 1900 at the age of eighty-seven years. To them were born twelve children, of whom Dr. Smith, the subject, was the fifth in order of birth. The subject of this review was reared upon his father’s farm and attended the country schools of his neighborhood until he was about sixteen years old. At that time the country was in the midst of the terrible civil strife which was threatening the very life of the republic and the subject volunteered his service in his country’s defense. He enlisted in the Fifty-seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry, under the immediate command of Capt. Robert Allison. The regiment rendezvoused at Richmond, Wayne County, and were from there sent to Indianapolis and later to Louisville, Kentucky. They engaged the enemy at Shiloh April 6 and 7, 1862, and again at Stone River in a hard-fought battle in which the Fifty-seventh bore an honorable part. Next they were engaged at Mission Ridge, and then followed the Atlanta campaign. During this latter the regiment was under fire for one hundred and five days and were then at the siege and fall of Atlanta. The Fourth Army Corps, of which the Fifty-seventh Regiment was a part, was engaged in looking after General Hood’s army and became engaged in the battles of Franklin and Nashville. Subsequently they were transported to Port Lavaca, Texas, to look after Maximilian and upon the completion of that duty received their honorable discharge at Indianapolis in July 1865, after a service of nearly four years. During all this service the subject was never in a hospital as a patient. As a boy Robert A. Smith never had much of a liking for the farm and had frequently importuned his father to give him his freedom that he might engage in some other occupation. During the war he was for a time employed in the division medical director’s office and here took quite a liking to the science of medicine, finally determining to make its practice his life work. On his return home he entered the office of Dr. H. S. Cunningham now of Indianapolis, and afterward entered the Ohio Medical College, graduating from that institution in the spring of 1870. Upon his graduation he at once entered upon the active practice at Grant City, Henry County, and remained at that place five years. In 1875 he located in Greensboro, this county, and has here since remained. In 1898 he formed a partnership with his son. Dr. G. H. Smith, and they have together been engaged in the practice since that time. The subject has always enjoyed a large share of the public patronage and though he has lost large sums of money in the way of security debts, he has been fairly successful in general results. In 1867 Dr. Smith was united in. marriage to Miss Mary J. Evans, of Greenville, Ohio. She is a native of England and received a very complete education. This union was a most pleasant one and resulted in the birth of the following children: One died in infancy; Catherine E. is the wife of Seth Mills; Dr. George H., who married Miss Laura Cook, is president of the Psycho-Medical Society of Indiana; Nettie E. is the wife of Frank A. Needham. The mother of these children died in 1898 and in 1901 the Doctor was married to Miss Flora True. In politics Dr. Smith is an ardent Republican and has taken a keen interest in public affairs. He was at one time the candidate of his party for the legislature and was elected coroner of Henry County, discharging the duties of the latter office in an able and satisfactory manner. Religiously he is a member of the Society of Friends. In his fraternal affiliations he is identified with the Masonic order, being a member of Blue Lodge No. 175, and the chapter, council and commandery at Knightstown of the Greensboro lodge he has served as worshipful master. He is also a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Grand Army of the Republic. The results, which have followed the earnest efforts of Dr. Smith, are very gratifying. Starting in on the practice of his profession encumbered with a debt of almost fifteen hundred dollars, he has discharged every financial obligation and has come into possession of some fine farming property and other interests that place him in a very comfortable position financially. He is the owner of one of the best medical libraries in Henry County, besides much other good literature, and finds much pleasure in thus being enabled to come into touch with the best thoughts of all the past centuries. His reputation as a successful practitioner of medicine is not confined to his immediate locality and he has successfully treated some very difficult and dangerous cases. Because of his genial manners and high personal qualities he has won for himself a host of warm personal friends.
I, Peter Rucker of Saint Marks Parish in the County of Orange planter being weak in body but of perfect mind and memory knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my Last will and Testament in manner following:
Imprimis: I, do order that all my Just Debts and funeral charges be paid and satisfied.
Item: I, lend unto my beloved wife Elizabeth Rucker all my Estate both real and Personal During her natural life and after her Decease to be Devided in the following manner.
Item: I, give and bequeath unto my beloved Daughter Margaret Tinsley and my Son In-law Isaac Tinsley a negro boy named Yorkshire to them and their heirs forever.
Item: I, give and bequeath to my beloved Son Ephraim Rucker a negro Girl named Fillis to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I, give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter Ann Cook and my son in law Shem Cook a negro girl named Jeney to her and her increase to them and their heirs forever.
Item: I, do Desire that all the Remainder of my Estate both real and personal after my wifes Decease as aforesaid to be sold by my Exr. hereafter named at public auction to the highest bidder on six months credit for Current Money the Buyer giving Good Security and the money arising by Sale to be Equally Devided amongst my beloved Children by name as followeth:
Thomas Rucker
Elizabeth Pierce
William Rucker
Mary Offell
James Rucker
Ephraim Rucker
Ann Cook
and to their heirs forever,
and lastly I do Constitute and appoint my beloved Sons James Rucker and Ephraim Rucker to be my Whole and sole Executors of this my last will and Testament hereby revoking and Disannuling all other Testaments and wills by me made Confirming this and no other to be my Last will and Testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this eighteen day of January 1742/43.
Signed sealed. {{seal}} Peter Rucker his X mark
Published in the presence of Wm. Jackson Wm. Offell Mich. Holt his X mark
At a Court held for Orange County on Thursday ye 23 Day of Febry. 1743.
The Last Will and Testament of Peter Rucker Dec'd. being presented into Court by James Rucker and Ephraim Rucker Exrs. Therein named and proved by the oaths of Wm. Jackson and Mich. Holt two of the Witnesses Thereto who also made Oath that they saw William Offell sign the same as an Evidence and the sd Exrs. having severally Taken the Oath of an Exr. and having Entered into bond with Mic. Holt, George Holt and Richard Mauldin Junr.,
Their Securities, before their due Execution thereof, Probate is Granted them and the said will together with the Bond was admitted to record.
TWO VERSIONS OF JOHN RUCKER'S WILL ---- Son of PETER RUCKER
John left one (1) shilling sterling to his daughter Margaret Smith, less than what he willed to his other children. Her marriage to Isaac Smith was greatly DISAPPROVED of by her family.
ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA Will Book 1, p. 248,
Probated Jan. 28, 1742
In the Name of God Amen.
I, JOHN RUCKER Marks Parish in the County of Orange A Planter being weak in Body, but of Perfect Mind and Memory And knowing that it is appointed for all men once to Dye, Do make and Ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following.
IMPRIMIS:
I, do order that all my just Debts & funeral Charges be paid and satisfied.
Item: I, give to my well beloved Wife, Susanah Rucker, four negros name by Bristol, Tony, Doll & Sue, and one third part of my houshold & Furniture and Stock, horses Excepted one horse I give to my wife named Roger, the four mentioned Negroes to remain my Wifes no Longer than her Widowhood after to be sold and divided as the rest of my Estate hereafter mentioned.
1. Item: I, give to my son Peter Rucker one black horse, called Jockey and his choice of my guns
2. Item: I, give to my Son John Rucker one grey horse called Oglesby and a gun the next choice after his Brother,
3. Item: I, give to Thomas Wright Belfield one lot in Fred Kurg No. 5 to him and his Heirs for ever.
My desire is that the one half of my land on the Branches of James's River may be sold by my Exector, for six months credit to the highest bidder Likewise my Waggon and five horses and horse kinds in the same manor in order to pay my debts,I likewise leave my Dwelling house and Land thereunto adjoining to be sold at the Direction of my Executor if my Debts can't be complyed with if they can the dwelling house and Land to Remain my wifes, dureing her Widowhood and If she marrys to be sold by way of auction.
4. Item: I, give to my well beloved Sons:
Peter Rucker
John Rucker
Ambrose Rucker
Benjamin Rucker
Reuben Rucker
Isaac Rucker
Anthony Rucker
and to their Heirs forever.
half the Land I hold ln the Branches of James River to be equally divided between the seven brothers, the rest of my Estate I desire may be Equally divided among my beloved Children as follows:
Peter Rucker
John Rucker
Sarah Rucker
Winniford Rucker
Ambrose Rucker
Benjamin Rucker
Reuben Rucker
Isaac Rucker
Anthony Rucker
Mildred Rucker
Pheby Rucker
to them and their Heirs forever.
5. Item: I, give my Daughter MARGARET SMITH one shilling Sterling and lastly
I, do constitute and appoint my beloved wife Susanah Rucker my Exr and my beloved Son Peter Rucker, and my beloved friend George Taylor my whole and sole Exs of this my Last will & Testament, hereby Revoking and Disallowing all other Testament and Wills by me made Confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament.
In witness whereof I have now unto set my hand and seal this XI day Jan 1742
Signed, Sealed, Published John Rucker {{seal}}
In the Presence of Robert Seag {{seal}} Joseph Hawkins {{seal}} Richard Cross {{seal}}
At a Court continued and held for Orange County on Friday the 28th day of Jan 1742
This Last Will & Testament of John Rucker Gentleman Dec'd being Produced into Court by Susanah Rucker his Widow and Relict and Peter Rucker his son two of the Execr therein named who made oath thereto according to Law and being proved by the Oaths of Robert Seagre and Richard Cross two of the Evidences thereto who also made Oath that they saw Joseph Hawkins sign the same as an Evidence the said will is admitted to Record on motion of the said Executor and their perorming what is usual in such cases Certificate is granted them for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form and the said Susanah and Peter Rucker together with Anthony Head, Michael Holtand James Picket their securities acknowledged their bond for the said Susanah & Peter Rucker
- faithful and true Administration of the Estate of John Rucker Decd which Bond is admitted to Record
28 January 1742
Jonathan Gibson Court Clerk
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WILL OF JOHN RUCKER
Orange County, Virginia Will Book 1, p. 248,
Probated Jan. 28, 1742
In the Name of God Amen.
I, John Rucker of Saint Marks Parish in the County of Orange A Planter being weak in Body, but of Perfect Mind & Memory And knowing that it is appointed for all men once to Dye, Do make and Ordain this my last Will & Testament in manner and form following.
IMPRIMIS: I, do order that all my just Debts and funeral Charges be paid and satisfied.
Item: I, give to my well beloved Wife, Susanah Rucker, four negros name by Bristol, Tony, Doll & Sue, and one third part of my houshold & Furniture & Stock, horses Excepted one horse I give to my wife named Roger, the four mentioned Negroes to remain my Wifes no Longer than her Widowhood after to be sold & divided as the rest of my Estate hereafter mentioned.
Item: I, give to my son Peter Rucker one black horse, called Jockey and his Choice of my guns,
Item: I, give to my Son John Rucker one grey horse alled Oglesby and a gun the next choice after his Brother,
Item: I, give to Thomas Wright Belfield one lot in Fred K urg No. 5 to him and his Heirs for ever.
My desire is that the one half of my land on the Branches of James's River may be sold by my Ex.r for six months credit to the highest bidder Likewise my Waggon and five horses & horse kinds in the same manor in order to pay my debts, I likewise leave my Dwelling house and Land thereunto adjoining to be sold at the Direction of my Exec if my Debts cant be complyed with if they can the dwelling house and Land to Remain my wifes, dureing her Widowhood and If she marrys to be sold by way of auction.
Item: I, give to my well beloved Sons:
Peter Rucker
John Rucker
Ambrose Rucker
Benj a Rucker
Reuben Rucker
Isaac Rucker
Anthony Rucker
and to their Heirs for ever.
half the Land I hold ln the Branches of James River to be equally divided between the seven brothers, the rest of my Estate I desire may be Equally divided among my beloved Children as follows:
Peter Rucker
John Rucker
Sarah Rucker
Winniford Rucker
Ambrose Rucker
Benja Rucker
Reuben Rucker
Isaac Rucker
Anthony Rucker
Mildred Rucker
Pheby Rucker
to them and their Heirs forever.
Item: I, give my Daughter Margaret Smith one shilling Sterling
and lastly I do constitute and appoint my beloved wife Susanah Rucker my Exr and my beloved Son Peter Rucker, and my beloved friend George Taylor my whole and sole Exs of this my Last will & Testament, hereby Revoking and Disallowing all other Testament and Wills by me made Confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament.
In witness whereof I have now unto set my hand and seal this XI day Jan 1742
Signed Sealed Published
John Rucker {{seal}}
In the Presence of Robt Seagre/Seayre ? Joseph Hawkins Richd Cross
At a Court continued and held for Orange County on Friday the 28th day of Jan 1742
This Last Will & Testament of John Rucker Gent. Decsd being Produced into Court by Susanah Rucker his Widow & Relict & Peter Rucker his son two of the Execr therein named who made oath thereto according to Law and being proved by the Oaths of Robert Seagre/Seayre? and Richd Cross two of the Evidences thereto who also made Oath that they saw Joseph Hawkins sign the same as an Evidence the said will is admitted to Record on motion of the said Exec and their perorming what is usual in such cases Certificate is granted them for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form and the sd Susanah and Peter Rucker together with Anthony Head, Michael Holt and James Picket their securities acknowledged their bond for the said Susanah and Peter Rucker
- faithful & true Admon. of the Estate of John Rucker Decd which Bond is admitted to Record
WILL OF AMBROSE L.F.RUCKER SR.Son of Captain, John Rucker, Grandson of Peter Rucker. Also known as COL. Ambrose Rucker
Copies of Original Documents: by Earl Horton May, Bedford City/County Museum, Bedford, Virginia.. Transcribed by C.V. Leighton, Seaside, Oregon, 16 February 2000
Will Book #7, page 717, 718,
Accounts list
Will Book No. 4, pages, 479 - 480 - 481
In the name of God amen. I, Ambrose Rucker Sr. of Amherst Countyand Parrish of Lexington being in perfect health and memory, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following. Viz,
I lend to my beloved WIFE MARY RUCKER during her widowhood or natural life, Ten choice negroes, with the addition of three others, namely Bart, Old Man and Clary, the Marman Plantation whereon I now live, with four hundred and seventy three acres of land in which said plantation is included, being a part thereof with one other tract of land on the head of Harrises Creek, called my Mountain Plantation (except what
I shall hereafter will to my SON, AMBROSE RUCKER Jr. with all the stock and plantation utensils of every kind, including the waggon and mill, all my household and kitchen furniture at her death or marriage to return to my estate to be equally divided among my children and grandchildren.
I give and bequeath to my SON AMBROSE RUCKER Jr. the new survey on the upper or north side of my Mountain Plantation containing two hundred odd acres, with the addition of one hundered acres taken off, the land formerly contested between Lucas and myself, which which said hundred acres last mentioned is a part of tract lent to my wife and all the land on the south or west side of the road that leads from the head of Harrises Creek, with two negroes (Viz) Sarah and Crese the former being now in his posession, with all other things I have given him heretofore, or let him have, except the ore Bank Land on the high peak of the Tobacco-row Mountain, to him and his heirs forever..The ore Bank Land containing three hundred and seventy five acres with one other tract adjoining, is to be sole at the direction of my Executors and divided equally among my children and grandchildren.
I give to my SON ISAAC RUCKER three hundred acers of land, from the upper side of my Rocky Creek Plantation,running quite accross the creek from oneside of the land to the other, also a negro woman named Anna and her children also Betty and her increase the said negro being now in his posession, also all other things I have heretofore given him, to him and his heirs forever.
I give to my SON BENJAMIN RUCKER three hundred acres of land, it being the tract of land my SON ISAAC RUCKER now lives on, with the addition of one hundred acres that are now in his possesion , Store-houses and my barn, also a horse, saddle and bridle, a good feather bed and furniture, two negroes (Viz) Caleb and Rhoda, two cows and calves, two sows and pigs, my rifle gun and three sheep, to him and his heirs forever.
Item.. I give to my SON REUBEN RUCKER {dec'd} equal to two hundred pounds, also fifty pounds more in property to his heirs forever..
I have given and now do confirm unto the heirs of WINIFRED PLUNKETT {dec'd} one hundred and thirty pounds, and my Executors are to pay them in property seventy pounds more to them and their heirs forever.
I have given and do give unto the heirs of PEGGY McDANIEL {dec'd} one hundred pounds in property and they are to be paid by my Executors (from my estate) in property one hundred pounds more, to their heirs forever.
I do give and have given unto FRANKEY LEE two negroes Viz Lydia and Cresey and sixty pounds in property making in the whole two hundred pounds to her and her heirs forever.
I give and have given to my MOLLY BURFORD, one negro woman named Sereler and other things to the amount of one hundred pounds, and my Executors are to pay her from my estate one hundred pounds more in property, so as to make her first portion two hundred pounds to her and her heirs forever.
I give to ELIZABETH MARR and have given two negroes (Viz) Dilcey and Tiller now in her posession and other things to the amount of one hundred and sixty pounds and my Executors are to pay her in property out of my estate, forty pounds more to her and her heirs forever.
Item. I lend to SOPHIA RUCKER now SOPHIA JENNINGS, five negroes, Vix, Letia, Dole, Craysey, Betsa and Daniel during pleasure, at her death they are to go to the heirs and issue of her body forever.. also I give to my DAUGHTER SOPHIA fifty pounds cash, which said sum I desire my Executors to pay personally.
I give to my DAUGHTER CAROLINE HANSFORD, two negroes Viz June and Nancy and other things to the value of one hundred and fifty poundsand my Executors are to her from my estate in property, fifty pounds more to her & her heirs forever.
I give to MATILDA MARR, two negroes (Viz) Anna and Carka and other things to the value of one hundred and eighty pounds and my Executorsare to pay her out of my estate, twenty pounds more to her and her heirs forever.
I give to CHARLOTTE RUCKER, two negroes Viz Caroline and Bicey,a good feather bed and furniture, a horse, saddle and bridle worth twenty pounds and the said negroes value at one hundred and twenty pounds, and bed and furniture at fifteen pounds making in all one hundred and fifty five pounds and my Executors are to pay her out of my estate, forty five pounds in property to make her legacy two hundred pounds, to her and her heirs forever. which legacy is to be disposed of to the use of my said Daughter at the discretion of my executors..
I give to my DAUGHTER SALLY MARR two negroes (viz) Dolshia and Little Lucy or yellow Lucy at the quarter valued at one hundred and fifty pounds, a horse saddle and bridle at twenty pounds, a feather bed and furniture at fifteen pounds and other things amounting to one hundred and ninety nine pounds nineteen schillings and my executors are to pay her one shilling to make up her legacy, two hundred pounds in all, to her and her heirs forever.
Finally all my land and other things not herein willed are to be sold and put to value to pay the legacies, after they are paid, the remainder of my estate both real and personal that is not willed away is to be equally divided among my children and grandchildren (Viz)
1. The children of REUBEN RUCKER one share. 2. The children of WINIFRED PLUNKETT one share. 3. The children of MARGARET McDANIEL one share. 4. The children of MOLLY BURFORD one share. 5. The children of FRANKEY LEE one share. 6. AMBROSE RUCKER one share. 7. ISAAC RUCKER one share. 8. SOPHIA JENNINGS one share. 9. CAROLINE HANSFORD one share. 10. BETSEY MARR one share. 11. MATILDA MARR one share. 12. SALLY MARR one share. 13. CHARLOTTE RUCKER one share. 14. BENJAMIN RUCKER one share. and their heirs forever..
I give to BENJAMIN RUCKER (dec'd), ANTHONY RUCKER and the heirs and representatives of ISAAC RUCKER (dec'd), their due share, sell the lands patented in my name in the State of Kentucky agreeable to contract to them hereto in for it is to be observed that I reserve half an acre of land for a grave yard, where the grave yard is now fixed to belong to my family forever.
And lastly I do appoint my beloved WIFE MARY RUCKER and my beloved SONS ; AMBROSE RUCKER and ISAAC RUCKER whole and sole Executrix and Executors of this my Last Will and Testament, In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this third day of December one thousand eight hundred and three.
signed AMBROSE RUCKER {{seal}} 3 December 1803
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged In presence of:
John Cooney, Henry A. Christian, Anthony Rucker Tinsley Rucker
Memorandium:
Tis ordered in my Will that the land whereon I now live shall be sold to the highest bidder. I hereby direct it shall be sold on credit three annual payments and the money to be divided agreeable to my will.
signed Ambrose Rucker 1st January 1807
At a Court held for Amherst County the 21st day of December 1807:
This last Will and Testament of AMBROSE RUCKER, deceased was proven by the oaths of John Cooney and Anthony Rucker two wittnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And I, Isaac Rucker one of the Executors named in said Will, personally came into Court and qualified according to laws, and entered into Bond with Anthony Rucker, David Tinsley, John McDaniel and Benjamin Rucker Jr., his sureties in the penalty of $50,000.00 current Money conditioned as the law directs, certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Teste
At a Court held for Amherst County the 18th day of January 1808. William Ware & Thomas Moore being sworn say they verily believe that the signature to then above instrument of writing was in the proper hand writing of the said Ambrose Rucker.
The same is ordered to be Recorded
Teste
Wm S. Crawford Clerk
Will Book No. 4, pages 481 & 482
Know all men by these presents, that we Isaac Rucker, Anthony Rucker, David Tinsley, Benjamin Rucker, and John McDaniel are held and firmly bound unto Will Loving, James Montgomery, Philip Johnson and John Warwick,
Gentlemen, Issues of the Court of Amherst County, now sitting in the sum of fifty thousand dollars to the payment whereof well and truly to be made to the said Justices and their sucsessors, we bind ourselfs and each of us and each of our heirs,
Executors and Administrators jointly and severally, firmly by those presents.
Sealed with our seals, this 21st day of December in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and seven and in the 32nd year of the commonwealth...
The Conditions of the above obligation is such, that if the above bound Isaac Rucker one of the Executors of the Last Will and Testament of AMBROSE RUCKER Deceased, do make or cause to be made, a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods, chattels and credits of the said deceased, which have or shall come to the hands and possesion of any other person or persons for him and the same so made do exhibit or cause to be exhibited into the County Court of Amherst at such time as he shall be there unto required , the said Courts, and the same goods, chattles and credits, and all other the goods, chattels & credits of the said deceased, which at anytime after shall come to the hands, possesion or knowledge of the said Isaac Rucker or into the hands or possesion of any other person or persons for him do well and truly administer, according to the laws and further then do make a just and true account of his actings and doings therein thereto required by the said Court, and also shall truly pay and deliver all the Legacies contained and specified in the said testament as far as the said goods, chattels and credits, will xxx to attend and the law shall charge, then this obligation to be said and void and of no effect or else to remain in full force and virtue.
signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of the court
teste Heartland DC
Isaac Rucker {{seal}} Anthony Rucker {{seal}} Benjamin Rucker {{seal}} David Tinsley {{seal}} John McDaniel {{seal}}
I, Ambrose Rucker of the County of Bedford and State of Virginia,being weak in body, out of sound and perfect of mind and memory, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and being of sound mind and blessed by the Almighty God for in his name, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament,in manner and form following, that is to say, first it is my wish and desire that all my just be prior.
I give and bequeath to my SON TINSLEY RUCKER, four dollars with what I have already given him.
I give unto my SON THOMAS RUCKER, four dollars with what I have here tofore given him.
I give unto my SON GARLAND RUCKER, my tract of land in Kentucky; extra on account of his misfortunes, also one negro boy, named Henry.
I give unto my SON ANTHONY RUCKER, two negroes, Essesco and Little Wat.
I give unto my DAUGHTER FRANCES HANCOCK, two negro boys named Nelson and Peter.
I give unto my SON-IN-LAW JAMES RUCKER, fifty acres of land adjoining the land on which he now lives commencing at one line and running and -----to the other.
I give to my GRAND DAUGHTER EMELY RUCKER, one negro girl, named Harrietta.
I give to my GRANDSON ELISHA HURT, one negro boy, named James.
I give to my SON AMBROSE L. RUCKER, the balance of the two hundred and fifteen acres of land, which I had reserved for myself, together with two negroes, named Reuben and Ewing. He is also to have a share of the present crop, for his two negroes Reuben and Gregory. also half of my stock, of all kinds, one half of all my household and kitchen furniture, together with all my plantation utensils.
I also leave my DAUGHTER NANCY RUCKER, into the hands of my son AMBROSE RUCKER and for which considerations, I further give unto him the following slaves, to wit Davy, George, Wat, Lary, Martha and Rhoda; also the remaining half of my household and kitchen furniture, together with the remaining half of my stock of all kinds.
I appoint ANTHONY and AMBROSE L. RUCKER my Executors to this my Last Will and Testament; I do hereby revoking all former Will by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this day date above written..
his mark X Ambrose Rucker {{seal}}
Teste Richard Hobson Jr. Rawley Rather Francis Danizeln
This is my desire, that my SON GARLAND RUCKER take my two old negroes Ned and -----and lastly, it is my desire, that this my codicil by me and made a part of my last will and testament to all intents and my ----- witness of ----,
I have hereunto set my hand and seal This day and date above written.
signed - his mark X Ambrose Rucker {{seal}}
Teste Richard Hobson Jr. Rawley Rather Francis Danizeln
Probate Court held for Bedford County, at the Courthouse: August 27, 1827
The procedding Court, with the Will and Testament together with the Codicil thereto annexed, Of Ambrose Rucker, deceased. Was proved by the oath of Richard Hobson Jr., and Rawley Rather Sen. residing, witnesses, and was ordered to be to be recorded. In an motion of ANTHONY RUCKER, one of the executors, therein names, who made oaths and your bond and securities according to law, certificate was granted him for allowing probate thereof in due form;
AMBROSE L. RUCKER the other named Executor, DECLINED EXECUTORSHIP.
AMBROSE LeGRANDE F. RUCKER, III Died: 17 August 1859 Marion Township, Bourbon County, Kansas Territory
(F.= Franklin or Frederick.??) -------
Bourbon County, Kansas, Index To Willbooks 1867 - 1925 W. David Samuelsen -- Sampubco -- Salt Lake City Index page 14 --- Volume A -- Page 7
Ambrose LeGrande F. Rucker -- MARION Township, Bourbon County, Kansas Territory -------
Will Book Page 174 -- 175 Bourbon County Courthouse ---- Fort Scott, Kansas ------- 174
MY GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER AMBROSE LeGRANDE F. RUCKER, III ------ WILL ------
I, Ambrose L. Rucker of the County of Bourbon in Kansas Territory do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following. ---ovq---
1st,It is my will that all my lawful and just debts be paid.
2nd, I give and bequeath to my WIFE SUSAN RUCKER in lieu of her dower the plantation on which we now reside on Yellow Paint Road in Bourbon County, Kansas Territory, also a land warrant of one hundred sixty acres No. 77097, Issued to Richard Runee/Puree. The 25th day of January 1858 and assigned to me --- during her widowhood or so long as she remains my widdow, and the livestock, Horses, Cattle, Hogs by me now owned, also all the household and furniture and items not particular named and otherwise disposed of in this will closing her widdowhood as afore said --------- She however first disposing of a suffiecency thereof to pay my lawful and just debts as a foresaid and that whenever my said wife shal marry all the property hereby devised or bequeathed to her as aforesaid or so much thereof as may then remain unexpected to my Daughter:
ELIZA J. RUCKER
and Sons:
ELISHA H. RUCKER
THOMAS L. RUCKER
JAMES W. RUCKER
and to them heirs and assigns for ever.
3rd, I give and devise to my SON, WM G. RUCKER one dollar in addition to what I have before given him
4th, I give and bequeath to the heirs of my DAUGHTER Deceased MARY ANN ELIZABETH BARBONEY one dollar in addition to What I have before given their Mother.
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5th, I give and bequeath to my SON, AMBROSE L. F. RUCKER one dollar in addition to what I have before given him.
6th, I give and bequeath to my SON, CLIFTON T. RUCKER one dollar in addition to what I have before given him.
7th, I give and bequeath to my SON, JOHN Q. RUCKER one dollar in addition to what I have before given him.
8th, I give and bequeath to my DAUGHTER, SARAH F. CHAMBERS one dollar in addition to what I have before given her ----
And lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my WIFE, SUSAN RUCKER to be the Executive of this my last will & testament
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 24th day of May 1859
signed AMBROSE L. RUCKER {{seal}} Teste
By the request of Ambrose L. Rucker
We Subscribe our names as witnesses David S. Waru Jacob (X his mark) Larue
August the 19th A.D. 1859 Wm Margrave, Judge of Probate
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County of Bourbon } Territory of Kansas,
To all persons to whom these presents shall come grieving:
Know ye that whereas AMBROSE L.F. RUCKER late of the County of Bourbon died intestate as it is said having at the time of his death property in this Territory which may be lost, destroyed or diminished in value of speedy case not taken of the same to the end therefore that said property maybe collected preserved disposed of according to law we do hereby appoint C. T. RUCKER Administrator: Of all and singular the goods and Chatts sights and executes, which were of the said Ambrose L. Rucker at the time of his death with full power and authority to secure and dispose of said property according to the law and collect all money due said deceased and in general to do and preform all other acts and things which are or hereafter may be required of him by law.
In testimony whereof: I, William Margrave, Judge of Probate in and for the County of Bourbon, aforesaid and hereunto sign my name and affix the seal of said Court at office this 17th day of August A.D. 1859
Wm Margrave {{seal}} Judge of Probate
RECORDED: August the 17th A.D. 1859 Wm Margrave, Judge of Probate {{seal}}
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Know all men by these present that we CLIFTON T. RUCKER as Principal and JOHN HAMILTON ISAAC N. WELLS and JOHN D. CHAMBERS
as securities are held and stand firmley bound unto the Territory of Kansas in the final sum of Sixteen hundred dollars to the Payment of which we bind ourselves and ourlegal representational if default be made in the following conditions.
The conditions of the above Bond is that Clifton T. Rucker, administrator of the Estate of AMBROSE L. RUCKER,deceased. Shall faithfully administer said Estate, account for pay and deliver all money and property of said Estate and perform all other things touching said administration required by law on the -----or -----of any event having competent jurisdiction then this bond to be -----attention to remaining in full force
Even under our hands and souls this 17th day of August A.D. 1859
C. T. Rucker {{seal}} John Hamilton {{seal}} Isaac N. Wells {{seal}} John D. Chambers {{seal}}
Recorded, August the 17th A.D. 1859 Wm Margrave, Judge of Probate
------------34 Know by all men by those presents that we SUSAN RUCKER, Executrix of the Estate of AMBROSE L. RUCKER, deceased as principal and WILSON D. BRANCH and JOHN BRANCH as securities are held and stand firmly bound unto the Territory of Kansas in the Final sum of Twenty two hundred dollars to the payment of which we bind ourselves and our legal representational if default be made in the following conditions.
The condition of the above Bond is that of Susan Rucker Executrix of the Estate of Ambrose L. Rucker deceased shall faithfully administrator said Estate Account for, pay and deliver all money and property of said estate and perform all other things touching said administration required by law or the order or excuse of any Court having Jurisdiction then the above bond to be void otherwise to remain in full force and given under our hands and seals, this 19th day of August A. D. 1859
Susan Rucker {{seal}} Wilson D. Branch {{seal}} John Branch {{seal}}
I, Thomes Levy Rucker, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, to wit:
FIRST: All my just debts and funeral expences, shall be first fully paid.
SECOND: I give devise and bequeath all the rest residue and remainder of my estate both real and personal to my beloved children:
Bertha Rucker
Elmer Rucker
Lara Rucker
Eva Rucker
Sedalia Rucker
and also my step-son
Milton Wolverton
in equal shares, except my Daughter Sedalia, She will receive two hundred Dolars $200. the most.
THIRD: I, nominate and appoint John McCubbin to be the executor of this my last will and testament, here by revoking all former wills by me madein witnesses wherof I have unto set my hand and seal this 11 day of April A.D. 1899
Thomes. Levy. Rucker. {{seal}}
Signed sealed published and declared as and of his last will and testament, by the above named testor in our presnce who have at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other sign our names as witnesses there to.
Milton Rambo {{seal}}
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GENERATION #7. Sedalia RUCKER married: William Burton Dexter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
GENERATION #8. Violet Laurene DEXTER married: Daniel Carl Eugene Hill ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GENERATION #9. Carla Virginia HILL married: Donald Orville Leighton ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Carla in Oregon / leighton@pacifier.com
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Title: Marriage Record Article: SOPHIA JANE RUCKER: Born: 1878, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas Died: Los Angeles, California Burial: California
Married: 14 January 1904 Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas
EMMETT MCDONALD Born: 1873, Lawrence County, Kansas Died: Los Angeles, California Burial: California ___
MARRIAGE LICENSE:
State of Kansas County of Bourbon
To any person authorized by Law to perform the Marriage Ceremony, Greeting: You are hereby authorized to join in marriage Emett McDonald of Fort Scott, Kansas, aged 31 years and SOPHIA J. RUCKER of Fort Scott, aged 26 years, and of this license you will make due return to my office within thirty days.
In testimony whereof, I, B. Hudson, Probate Judge of said County and State, have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said Probate Court, this 14th day of January A.D. 1904
B. Hudson, Probate Judge {{ seal }} ___
CERTIFICATE:
I, Frank Lenig do hereby certify that I solemnized the marriage of EMMETT McDONALD and SOPHIA J. RUCKER at Fort Scott, Kansas on the fourteenth day of January A.D. 1904.
( address Lawrence, Kansas) Frank Lenig, Minister of the Gospel
CARLA in OREGON / leighton@pacifier.com ~~~~~~~
Title: Marriage record - Dora A. Rucker and Burton E. Fox Publication Date: 1903 Article: DORA A. RUCKER Born: 1883, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas Died: Kansas City, Kansas Buried: Kansas
Married: 20 May 1903 Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas
BURTON E. FOX Born: 1882, Independance, Kansas Died: Kansas City, Kansas. Buried: Kansas
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MARRIAGE LICENSE
State of Kansas County of Bourbon
To any person authorized by law to perform the Marriage Ceremony, Greeting:
You are hereby authorized to join in Marriage, BURTON E. FOX of Independence, Kansas, aged 21 years DORA A. RUCKER of Fort Scott, Kansas aged 20 years, and of this license you will make due return to my office within thirty days. In Testimony whereof, I, B. Hudson Probate Judge of said County and State, have hereunto signed my name and affixed the Seal of said Probate Court, this 17th day of May A.D. 1903
B. Hudson, Probate Judge {{ seal }} ___
CERTIFICATE
I, Frank Lenig do hereby certify that I solemnized the arriage BURTON E. FOX and DORA A. RUCKER at Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas on the 20th day of May A.D. 1903.
Frank Lenig, Minister of the Gospel __________________
CARLA in OREGON / leighton@pacifier.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Obit Carrie Belle Nutz Rucker Publication Date: 1928 Article: CARRIE BELLE NUTZ RUCKER Wife of William Lee Rucker
THE FORT SCOTT, KANSAS, TRIBUNE -- MONITOR Monday Evening, December 31, 1828
MRS. W. LEE RUCKER, Died at 5 am, Resident for 57 years dies at Mercy Hospital, Was ill for two years.
Member of Eastern Star and Women's Relief Corps -- Belonged to NUTZ FAMILY
Mrs. Carrie Belle Nutz Rucker, wife of W. Lee Rucker, insurance agent of 13 S. Holbrook street, passed away at 5 o'clock this morning at Mercy Hospital, where she had been a patient since October 26th. Mrs. Rucker underwent an operation in 1926 for carcinob--since which time she has suffered severe illness at intervals. Her husband was constantly at her bedside and everything known in science was done to save her life. Mrs. Rucker displayed a cheerful spirit, and even hope, when chatting with friends and relatives. Her sickroom was filled with flowers that were greatly appreciated and during the holidays many kind courtesies were bestowed.
Carrie Belle Nutz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard N. Nutz. Was born in Alton, Ill., March 14,1858, making her 70 years, eight months and seventeen days. Her mother, widowed came to Fort Scott in 1872 and reared a family of ?? sons and two daughters. Mrs. Rucker was the last of the brothers and sisters. The brothers were expert machinists connected with the Old Fort Scott Foundry.
The deceased was thrice married, first to Jacob Smith, former Justice of the Peace and later to J.P. Miller, pioneer Banker, both deceased.
On Christmas day, 1924, she was united in marriage to W.L. Rucker an old schoolmate. Then after many years renewed the friendship and became congential life companions. Mrs. Rucker was a good business woman, managing much real estate industriously. She was a home love and faithful, sincere friend, kindly in cases of sorrow or illness. She had an unfailing sense of humor which made her a merry associate.
She joined Olive Chapter No. 13, O.E.S. April 4, 1893 and was active as an officer for many years. She also served as Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge. She kept her membership in the Women's Relief Corps and in the Methodist Ladies Society.
She will be sorely missed by those dear to her.
Mrs. Rucker took an motherly interest in her niece, Miss Margaret Nutz nephews, Harold Nutz of the Tribune Office Leonard Nutz, Wichita Clarence Nutz, Pueblo, Colorado Everett Nutz, Liberty, Missouri Mr. and Mrs. Will Garrison of Joplin, Missouri nephew and neice and other of the late Theo. Nutz visited her also. Mrs. Charles Nutz of Topeka, was a sister-in-law, while Mrs. Ralph Richards is a niece.
The body will lie in state at Konantz Mortuary until the Funeral.
The services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock pm at the First Methodist Church, Conducted by the pastor, the Rev. H.J. Cockerill.
Burial in Evergreen Cemetery in the family lot.
Pallbearers will be: Upton Snider J.T. Beatty E.C. Bright Ralph Bright Cliff Crain C.R. Hughes. ~~~~~~~~~~
TRIBUTE to MRS. RUCKER:
THE FORT SCOTT, KANSAS TRIBUNE-MONITOR , Thursday, January 3, 1929
Sermon by Rev. H.J. Cockerill at rites yesterday --
Eastern Star Burial Services Among the many sorrowing friends and relatives, who attended the funeral of Mrs. Carrie Belle Rucker yesterday at 2:30 pm at the First Methodist Church were members of the W.R.C. with the colors, and members of Olive Chapter No. 13, O.E.S. whose officers gave the burial service.
More About CARRIE BELLE NUTZ RUCKER: Burial: January 02, 1929 Evergreen Cemetery Bourbon County, Kansas ~~~~~~~
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Title: Lloyd C. EASTER Obituary Article: Son of EFFIE MAY RUCKER Easter
LLOYD C. EASTER: OBITUARY:
Lloyd C. Easter, 81, Wichita, died Saturday, December 4, 1993, Wichita. He was born June 6, 1912, at Fort Scott,
Son of Charles Edward and EFFIE MAY RUCKER Easter. He married Arlene Noggle on March 5, at Iola.
Survivors include his wife
Sons: Larry Easter, Wichita Steven Easter, Cheney, Kansas
Brother: Charles Edward Easter, Big Springs, Texas
Sister: Dora Flood, ElDorado, Kansas
Two grandchildren.
Pastor Charles Barlett will conduct the services at 1:00 pm Tuesday at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita.
Burial will be in Resthaven Gardens of Memory Garden of Freedom. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 2100 East Douglas, Wichita, Kansas 67214
More About LLOYD C. EASTER: Burial: December 07, 1993 Resthaven Gardens of Memory Garden of Freedom, Wichita, Kansas Cause of Death: Heart Attack
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Title: ABRAHAM LINCOLN LINK RUCKER Article: ABRAHAM LINCOLN LINK RUCKER:
Marriage License - State of Kansas --County of Bourbon
To any person authorized by law to perform the Marriage Ceremony, Greeting
You are hereby authorized to join in Marriage:
Lincoln A. Rucker of Fort Scott Kas, aged 29 years, and Minnie A. Prager of same place, aged 27 years, and of this License you will make due return to my office within thirty days.
In Testimony Whereof, I, R.J. Waters, Probate Judge of said County and State, Have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said Probate Court, this 19th day of November A.D. 1889
signed R.J. WATERS Probate Judge {{seal}} -------
CERTIFICATE:
I, A.B. McCurdy, do hereby certify that I solemnized the Marriage of Lincoln A. Rucker and Minnie Prager, at Fort Scott on the 20th day of November A.D. 1889.
signed A.B. McCurdy Pastor, 1st Baptist Church, Fort Scott, Kansas -------
OBIT:
THE FORT SCOTT, KANSAS TRIBUNE - MONITOR -- 23 February 1948 --
RUCKER, Lincoln Abraham
" LINK RUCKER RITES "
Funeral rites for Lincoln A. Rucker, retired merchant and pioneer resident, who died at his home Friday morning, were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Cheney Memorial Chapel.
The Rev. W.F. Keesecker of the Presbyterian Church conducted services and spoke of Mr. Rucker's pioneer heritage, his long and useful life and his many acts of kindness.
Mrs. Howard Jones played favorite hymns on the chapel organ.
Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery,
with the following serving as pallbearers: Walter Prager, Cliff W. Crain, Ralph Ingham, Charles Hanes, Clifford Gordon, D.P. Gordon.
Out-of town relatives here for the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rucker, Tulsa; Mr. and Mrs. David Gordon, a Son JACK, and a Daughter ANN of Kansas City..
Mr. Rucker was born in a log cabin near Marmaton and was six months old when Kansas was admitted as a state to the union.
He moved to Coffeyville in 1892, where he was a merchant for 40 years.
Following his retirement in 1936, he came to Fort Scott to make his home.
He was a charter member of the Coffeyville Elks lodge and at one time served as secretary.
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More About ABRAHAM LINCOLN LINK RUCKER: Burial: February 22, 1948, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas
Wife of Link: MINNIE PRAGER: Burial: October 1931, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas
Children of ABRAHAM RUCKER and MINNIE PRAGER: CARL RUCKER JACK RUCKER ANN RUCKER
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Title: CLIFTON TINSLEY RUCKER, Jr. Article: CLIFTON TINSLEY RUCKER, Jr. b. July 1880, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas; d. May 10, 1881, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas.
CLIFTON TINSLEY JR RUCKER:
DIED - RUCKER
OBIT: FORT SCOTT DAILY MONITOR Wednesday Morning, May 11, 1881.
On Tuesday evening, May 10th, 1881, at 5 1/2 o'clock.
C.T. Rucker, JR. infant son of C.T. and Sarah Rucker, died of Cholera Infantum, age 9 months and 15 days.
The funeral will take place at the residence of its parents this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
" Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." Although as A wise Father has seen fit to take this little one, who was a sunbeam, in the home now bereft of it, there is a solace in this declaration which can assurage the most poignant grief and disperse the deepest gloom...
More About CLIFTON TINSLEY JR RUCKER: Burial: May 11, 1881, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Cause of Death: Cholera Infantum
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Title: William Lee Rucker Article: FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE - MONITOR , Fort Scott, Kansas, Saturday Evening, November 27, 1937
LEE RUCKER, BORN IN THIS COUNTY IN 1857, DIES THIS MORNING
The son of Mr and Mrs C. T. Rucker, His birthplace was near Marmaton, 14 September 1857
Funeral Rites Monday
" His death closes a long life that had many interesting incidents and made him a familiar figure here "
William Lee Rucker , better known as Lee Rucker, of 15 South Holbrook Street, a resident of the County all his life, Died this morning at 9:45 at Burke Street Hospital, where he was taken several days ago. Although Mr Rucker had been in failing health the past two years after undergoing a serious operation his health seemed to improve until last week when he suffered a severe Heart Attack and was taken to the hospital. Mr Rucker seemed to improve in the past few days, but was stricken suddenly this morning and death followed immediately. -------
" BORN NEAR MARMATON "
Mr Rucker was well known in the county and the city. Son of: Mr & Mrs Clifton T. Rucker and was born near Marmaton on 14 September 1857. He had lived in the city since 1869. He was united in marriage to MARY CARRIE NUTZ MILLER, who died in 1929.
Mr Rucker leaves one brother: Lincoln A. Rucker of Coffeyville, who had been at the bedside.
Three half-sisters: Mrs Effie Easter, Fort Scott; Mrs Sophia McDonald, LosAngles, California; Mrs Dora Fox, Kansas City, Kansas; and Harold Nutz and Miss Margaret Nutz, a nephew and neice.
Mr Rucker was a very interesting personality. He was very socialble and was an engaging conversationalist. He was well read and was very familar with the History of Fort Scott and the Old Time Residents. Mr Rucker attended The First Methodist Church. -------
" FUNERAL MONDAY AFTERNOON 2 o'clock, at the Konaniz Chapel and interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. The srvices will be conducted by Dr. C.I. Coldsmith assisted by Dr. B.F. Gaither.
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THE FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE - MONITOR Tuesday November 30, 1937
A 12 -- LINE RUCKER WILL The Entire Estate Goes To Brother, Brief Document Stipulates.
By the Will of the late W.L. Rucker, filed in probate court today, the entire estate of the deceased is left to his brother, Lincoln Rucker of Coffeyville, Kansas, who is made sole beneficiary and executor.The Will made on January 23, 1933, is very brief, containing only 12 lines.
The names of Charles Hanes, Lillian Hurst and C.J. Kirkpatrick, are signed as witnesses.
The WILL reads as follows:
WILL OF W. LEE RUCKER
I, W. Lee Rucker, of the City of Fort Scott, County of Bourbon, State of Kansas, being of sound mind, make this my last will and testament.
I give devise and bequeath all of my property of whatever kind, real and personal, and wheresoever situated, after the payment of any just debts that may constitute a claim upon it at the time of my death, to my brother Lincoln A. Rucker.
I do hereby name and appoint my brother, Lincoln A. Rucker, the sole executor and administrator of this, my last will and testament and to act without bond. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of January, 1933.
Signed W. LEE RUCKER
Witness Charles A. Hanes Witness Lillian Hurst Witness C. J. Kirkpatrick -------
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
In the Matter of the Estate of W. LEE RUCKER, Deceased.
FINAL DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION
On this 3rd, day of October, 1941, at 10 o'clock A.M., of said day, the above entitled matter comes on for hearing on the petion filed herein on the 4th day of September, 1941, of the executor of the Will of W. Lee Rucker, deceased, for the assignment of the residue of said estate to the persons entitled thereto.
And the Petition filed herein this 3rd, day of October, 1941, to correct the description of the following described real estate, to-wit:
Lots One (1) and Three (3), Block Nineteen (19), Couch's Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas.
The Court finds that due notice of the hearing of Final Settlement has been duly given and published as required by law and the Order of the Court, and that proof thereof has been duly filed in this Court.
The Court after hearing the evidence and being duly advised in the premises, further finds that the said decedent died testate on the 27th, day of November, 1937;
that at the time of his death the said decedent resided at Fort Scott, Kansas;
that the said estate has been fully administered;
that all inheritance taxes determined to be due the State of Kansas are paid;
that all estate taxes determined to be due the United States are paid; there being none.
The Court finds that the Petition of Lincoln A. Rucker, Executor of the Estate of W. Lee Rucker, deceased, this day filed praying that the real estate described therein as Lots One (1) and Three (3), Block Nineteen (19), Couch's Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas, be and is hereby corrected and ordered to read as follows, to-wit;
The West Half of the East Half of Lot 1, Block 19, less Railway right-of-way, Couch's Second Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas. ( 203 Heylman )
That the residue of said estate consists of the following described real estate, situated in Bourbon County, Kansas, to-wit:
Lot 7 and North 5 ft. of Lot 9, Block 93, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (15 South Holbrook);
North 40 ft. of Lot 10, Block 128, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (220 South Holbrook);
Lot 5, Block 1, Catholic Church Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (723 South Eddy);
The West Half of the East Half of Lot 1, Block 19, less railway right of way, Couch's Second Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas, (203 Heylman);
Lot 6, Block 22, Couch's Second Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (412 Heylman);
Lot 5, Block11, Wilson's Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (115 North Crawford);
Lots 1, 3 and 5, Block 207, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (302 E. Seventh St.);
Lot 18, Block 16, Tower Hill Subdivision of Blackett's Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas ( 1120 Horton Street )
and personal property as follows, None; that in and by his last will, duly admitted to probate herein, the decedent devised and bequeathed to Lincoln A. Rucker, all of the above and foregoing described property.
IT IS THEREFORE BY THE COURT DECREE, that the above described real estate and personal property and all other estate of the decedent within the State of Kansas, subject to any lawful disposition heretofore made, be and the same is hereby assigned to and vested in the said Lincoln A. Rucker, and his Petition for Final Settlement Approved.
The Court further finds that there remains due the Court, the sum of $9.80 Court Costs, and upon said Executor paying into Court the said sum, That he be discharged from all further liability as such Executor.
J. A. Stanton Probate Judge.
Prepared by A. M. Keene, Attorney for Lincoln A. Rucker, Executor -------
More About WILLIAM LEE RUCKER: Burial: November 29, 1937, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Cause of Death: Heart Attack Medical Information: Failing health for past two years, after undergoing a serious operation. Heart Attack a week ago. Another and he died immediatly.
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Title: Sarah Frances Rucker Article: THE FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE--MONITOR Wednesday, December 28, 1910
Funeral Services Tomorrow
Rev. Satterlee will conduct Funeral of Mrs. C.T. Rucker Burial in Evergreen
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Frances Rucker, wife of C.T. Rucker, Former SHERIFF of Bourbon County, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the home, south of the city. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church and Rev. Satterlee, pastor of the church, will conduct the funeral service.
The body will be taken to Evergreen cemetery for burial.
Mrs. Bert Fox of Independence, Kansas and Mrs. Emmett McDonald of Coffeyville, two daughters of the deceased. Mrs. C.E. Easter the only other child, lives southwest of the city..
_______ The Konantz Funeral Home Fort Scott, Kansas Telephone 223-1212
" Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1885 "
Rucker, Sarah Frances, Place of death: 6 miles south of Fort Scott Age at death: 61 years, 0 months, 6 days, Hour of death 2:25 pm, Physician E. B. PAYNE. Services: Evergreen, 28 December 1910, 10:30am
More About SARAH FRANCES JENNINGS: Burial: December 28, 1910, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas
------- BORN: 28 January 1849 DIED: 27 December 1910
WIFE #2 of CLIFTON TINSLEY RUCKER
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Title: FIRST COUPLE TO MARRY IN MARMATON TOWNSHIP, BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS Article: FIRST COUPLE TO MARRY IN MARMATON TOWNSHIP, BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
Marriage Certificate Territory of Kansas County of Bourbon
This certifies that on the 16th of October A.D. 1856, the rites of Matrimony were solomized between Clifton T. Rucker of Franklin County, Missouri and Nancy E. Chambers of Bourbon County, Kansas. This 1st day of December 1856
C. R. RICE ------- Recorded this 26th day of December, 1856 A.F. Harley, clerk ______________ Notes for: NANCY ELLEN CHAMBERS Marriage to Clifton Tinsley Rucker ended in DIVORCE -------
*** MRS RUCKER DEAD ***
The Fort Scott Daily Monitor, Wednesday, 28 February 1900
Mother of Link and Lee Passed Away at 6 o;clock pm
Mrs. Nancy E. Rucker, one of Fort Scott's oldest and highly respected citizens, died last night at 6 o'clock at her home, 753 South National Avenue, after a breif illness. Death was caused by CANCER. She was about 65 years old and was the mother of Link and Lee Rucker. She was taken seriously sick about two weeks ago. Link Rucker was notified by telegram and came up from Coffeyville Monday night being at her bedside when she died. Lee Rucker is in the West, but it is probable that he will be here for the Funeral which will be held tomorrow afternoon. The deceased came here in the early days and was a worthy Christain lady whose high standing in the community cultivated a large aquaintance. -------
The Fort Scott Daily Monitor, Thursday, March 1, 1900
The funeral of the late MRS. NANCY RUCKER who died Tuesday evening of CANCER of the LIVER, will be held from the residence 753 South National Avenue this afternoon at 2 p.m. ...
Burial will be made in Evergreen Cemetery. -------
More About NANCY ELLEN CHAMBERS: Burial: March 01, 1900, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Cause of Death: Liver Cancer
BORN: 05 April 1837 DIED: 27 February 1900
WIFE #1 of CLIFTON TINSLEY RUCKER...
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Title: SUSAN ELIZABETH BRANCH RUCKER Article: Death Notice:
SUSAN ELIZABETH BRANCH RUCKER b: Tennessee or North Carolina.? I need Record of Birth.? d: 27 February 1868 - Marmaton, Bourbon County, Kansas Bu: Marmaton Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas.? m: Franklin County, Missouri Widow of Ambrose LeGrand F. Rucker, lll _______
Executor of the Estate: William Branch - Brother ___
State of Kansas County of Bourbon
WILLIAM BRANCH being duly sworn executor for the deceased. SUSAN RUCKER dec'd without a WILL and ---------- content of his knowledge and belief, Names and place of residence of the heirs of the deceased as follows, to - wit;
ELIZA JEAN RUCKER, Bourbon County,
ELISHA HURT RUCKER, Bourbon County,
THOMAS LEVI RUCKER, Bourbon County,
JAMES WILSON RUCKER, Bourbon County.
signed WILLIAM BRANCH Administrator
Subscribed and Sworn before me, this 4th day of March 1868.
PASCHEL BUCK, Probate Judge
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Title: AMBROSE L.F. RUCKER Article: AMBROSE L.F. RUCKER was FOUNDER of " RUCKERS PRAIRIE ", MISSOURI Established the First Post Office, 22 December 1853, served as the FIRST Postmaster until 15 May 1858.
Ruckers Prairie was later renamed Lubbering, Missouri. _____
522 Harvard Street, NW, Washington D. C. 21 February 1920
Judge Robert B. Denny Jackson, Missouri
Dear Judge Denny:
Ruckers Prairie Post Office was established 22 December 1853 and discontinued, 21 November 1861
The following Postmasters served there:
Ambrose L.F. Rucker - 22 December 1853 to 15 May 1858
T.C.G. Jones - 15 May 1858 to 18 January 1859
L.T. Jones - 18 January 1859 to 7 March 1860
William Russell - 7 March 1860 to 18 July 1860
Jeremiah Russell - 18 July 1860 to 21 November 1861
Have you any idea about what Section, Township and Range this Postoffice was located in or can you give me an idea who owns the land now, so I can hunt it up on the map?
Will appreciate any help or clue to help given. Notations hereon will answer.
Yours very truly, Herman G. Kiel per R.J.K.
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Title: WILLIAM LEVI BRANCH, Jr Article: WILLIAM LEVI BRANCH, Jr. (known as LEVI)
b: 1792 in North Carolina d: 1849 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri Bu: --?-- Cemetery, Franklin County, ? Missouri ? m: 1813 Nancy Branch Cumberland County, North Carolina. Nancy and Levi were COUSINS
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State of Missouri County of Franklin
The State of Missouri to all persons to whom these presenters come; Greeting.
Know ye that wereas LEVI BRANCH, late of the County of Franklin; died intestate as it is said having at the time of his death properties in this state which be lost due to my --?-- er or diminished in value if speedy care be --?-- takers of the same to the end therefore that the said property may be collected preserved and disposed of according to law.
We do hereby appoint WILLIAM BRANCH Administrator of all and --?-- ular the goods and chattels. in 8ths and credits which were of the said LEVI BRANCH at the time of his death with full power and authority to secure and dispose of said properity according to the law and collect all moneys due said deceased and in general to do and perform all other acts which are or hereafter may be required of him by law..
In testimony whereof I, C.J. Jeffnes, Clerk of the County Court in and for the County of Franklin
Appeared, have herewith Signed My name and affixed the seal of said Court at Office this Fourteenth day of May A D 1849.
C.J. Jeffnes Clerk
Recorded May 14, 1849 {{ seal }}
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Children: Susan Elizabeth Branch Rucker John Carrol Branch William Branch Wilson Devalson Branch
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Title: SUSAN ELIZABETH BRANCH RUCKER Article: Estate of SUSAN ELIZABETH BRANCH RUCKER ___
WILLIAM BRANCH Administration of the Estate of the said SUSAN RUCKER
For Medical Attendance and Medicine, furnished Mrs SUSAN RUCKER and Family from September 12th 1866 to February 23rd 1868. Twenty Two Dollars $22.00 ___
County of Bourbon State of Kansas
Before me John Todd a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared M.D. Elder agent of above named W.G. Elder who made solemn oath that there is justly due on the above claim the sum of $22.00 that no payments have been made thereon, and that there are no offers to against the same to his knowledge.
M.D. Elder, agent for W. G. Elder M.D.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th day of October 1870
John Todd, Justice of the Peace
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Fort Scott, Kansas December 10th, 1870
For Mrs SUSAN RUCKER.
Five visits and medicine $35.00
N.N. Horton M.D.
MEDICAL Bill turned into the Estate of Susan Rucker. Dr. Horton claims that it is Justly Due..
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FINAL SETTLEMENT of the ESTATE of SUSAN ELIZABETH BRANCH RUCKER Recorded: 30 April 1874 ___
SUSAN ELIZABETH BRANCH RUCKER: Born: 1814 - Tennessee or North Carolina.? Died: 1868 Marmaton, Bourbon County, Kansas Burial: 1868 Marmaton Cemetery, Marmaton, Bourbon County, Kansas.?
Marriage Record: December 23, 1846 to Ambrose LeGrand F. Rucker, lll Book B, Page 038-2 Franklin Co. Courthouse, Union, MO. ___
Parents: William Levi Branch, Jr. & Nancy Branch (cousins) ---- Brothers: John Carrol Branch William Branch Wilson Devalson Branch
Joseph Franklin Duncan, aged 73, residing at 1705 West Forty-ninth street East Lake, died suddenly yesterday morning at 6:45 o'clock. He had been in failing health for some time, although his death was a complete shock to his relatives and friends. He arose yesterday morning at the usual hour and at the time he was stricken he was only a short distance from his home on the way to work. Mr. Duncan had many friends. At one time he was county judge of Madison county Nebraska. He was a member of the Methodist church and Odd Fellows Lodge No. 508,of East Lake. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. J. P. Lecroy, of this city; two sons, Albert Duncan, of Washington, D.C.; and Sidney Duncan of Cedar Hill, Texas, and one brother, John Duncan, of Dedrick, Missouri. The body was moved to the funeral parlors of the Harry E. Chapman Company, and prepared for burial. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
H. D. Huffaker will leave Friday for a brief stay in New York City.
F. K. Rosamond, city treasurer, announces that unpaid city taxes will become delinquent about the 1st of May and will be duly advertised for sale.
Dr. W. C. Murkett will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at the closing of Boaz High School, Boaz, Alabama, tonight.He will return to Chattanooga tomorrow.
A Ford truck belonging to Wilson & Co., driven by B. (R) Shipley, became unmanageable yesterday afternoon at the corner of Main and Market streets and crashed across the sidewalk and into a brick building occupied by the Barker Bakeries. No injuries resulted and no arrests were made.
George Fitzgerald, who was tried Monday in the criminal court on charges of violating the age of consent law, was acquitted yesterday morning by the jury, after they had been out all night to reach a verdict. It was an inherited case from James County. This closes the jury docket for this term of the court.
Lyle Reed, a negro living at 212 Flinn, reported to the police last night that a negro girl named Virginia had taken his 6-year-old daughter away and lost her. He asked that the police aid him in his search for the little girl. When last seen she was wearing a checked dress and a white waist, and was bareheaded.
At a meeting of naval reserve men to be held in the chamber of commerce, April. 29, 8pm., Captain Poor, assistant commandant of the Eighth naval district, will discuss future plans for the reserve, particularly with relation to summer cruises, periods of instruction, retainer pay, confirmation, etc. This first meeting will be held on April.29 8pm.chamber of commerce.
B. Clay Middleton, for a number of years a well known resident of Chattanooga, once the Republican nominee for member of legislature, of later years a resident of Lynchburg, for some time, during the regime of R. S. Sharp, as collector of revenue., a ganger in the revenue service and for the past three years a resident of Ohio, passed through this city last night en route to Little Rock and points in Texas.
Herman Lindsay, driver for the Brown Taxi company, was arrested last night by Commissioner Herron, of the police department, charged with fast and reckless driving of an automobile. The Lindsay boy, was driving down the hill of East Seventh street. When attempting to turn into Cherry street, he he collided with a Maxwell roadster driven by Harry Brown. The car belonging to Brown was damaged by a smashed fender and a bent radiator. Young Lindsay was placed under bond of $50 signed by T. J. May.
The two United Cigar Stores in Chattanooga have joined Liggett's in selling coca-cola at 5 cents a glass and it was announced yesterday by Don Cherry, local manager of the company, that he had received instructions to cut the price back to the old standard and keep it there, regardless of what the other soda fountains in the city were charging. It was also stated that the size of the glass would remain the same as always , despite the fact that several other fountains in the city have begun to use small glasses which contain from 4 to 5 ounces. The regulation size of coca-cola glass contains 8 fluid ounces.
Joseph Franklin Duncan, aged 73, residing at 1705 West Forty-ninth street East Lake, died suddenly yesterday morning at 6:45 o'clock.He had been in failing health for some time, although his death was a complete shock to his relatives and friends. He arose yesterday morning at the usual hour and at the time he was stricken he was only a short distance from his home on the way to work. Mr. Duncan had many friends. At one time he was county judge of Madison county Nebraska. He was a member of the Methodist church and Odd Fellows Lodge No. 508,of East Lake. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. J. P. Lecroy, of this city; two sons, Albert Duncan, of Washington, D.C.; and Sidney Duncan of Cedar Hill, Texas, and one brother, John Duncan, of Dedrick, Missouri. The body was moved to the funeral parlors of the Harry E. Chapman Company, and prepared for burial. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Antonia Moya Canales, 79, of Corpus Christi, passed away Sunday, July 18, 1999. Mrs. Canales was a special mother and grandmother. She will be missed by all her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Canales, Sr. in 1978 and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Daniel and Felipa Moya. She is survived by six daughters: Benita (Richard) Robles of Pasadena, Texas, Cookie (Rudy) Montez of Houston, Texas, Dolores (Vance) Martinez, Santa (Ricky) Benavides, Laurie (Rene Felix) Canales all of Corpus Christi, Diana (Justo) Pena of Galveston, Texas; two sons, Victor (Cindy Quintanilla) Canales of Corpus Christi, Jessie Canales of Mission, Texas; two sisters, Felipa Hernandez, Gregoria Rodriguez both of Edinburg, Texas; one nephew, Samuel Lopez of Corpus Christi; 20 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Special thanks to her provider, Diana Vasquez who was with her all the time. The family will be receiving friends Tuesday July 20, 1999 from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Home Crosstown Chapel with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. that same evening. Funeral procession will depart at 10:30 a.m. Rites of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 1999 at Holy Family Catholic Church.
Title:
McConnell
Source:
Ed. McConnell
Publication Date:
March 19, 2004
Article:
John and Mary McConnell immigrated to the United States in about 1850 with there sons Edward E. McConnell, George H. McConnell and Arthur McConnell. James McConnell, a nephew, also came with the family. The McConnell's may have settled in Ohio for a short time. In the mid 1850s the entire family moved to Springfield, Illinois. Edward and Arthur both obtained there U.S. citizenship at Springfield, Illinois in the early 1860s. The family moved to Coffeyville, Kansas in the early 1870s and operated a business called, "McConnell Brothers" & "The Star Mills".The family also operated a ice house business in Coffeyville, Kansas that burned down along with several other businesses in 1885. Edward E. McConnell married Emma (Barrett) McConnell on March 22, 1876. There first son was born in 1879 and died within weeks. The son is buried at the Elmwood Cemetery near Coffeyville, Kansas. His grave marker says, "Son of E. E. McConnell", born and died 1879. The McConnell family may have been involved in the ownership of a hotel or boarding house in or near Coffeyville, Kansas, Montgomery County. My great grandfather Edward E. McConnell was born in or near Belfast, Ireland in the late 1830s and died on his ranch at Carlton, Washington, Okanogan County in 1915. My great grandmother Emma (Barrett) McConnell was born in the 1840s in the state of Ohio, city unknown. She died on the family ranch in the early 1920s at Carlton, Washington, Okanogan County. The ranch was located east of Carlton on Texas Creek. My grandfather also named Edward E. McConnell was born in Coffeyville, Kansas in September 1884 and died in 1964. My father Eugene Dale McConnell was born in 1926 at Brewster, Washington, Okanogan County and died in 2003. Edward E. McConnell and Emma (Barrett) McConnell are buried in the McConnell family plot at Beaver Creek (Silver) Cemetery near Twisp, Washington, Okanogan County. My grandfather Edward E. McConnell and my grandmother Ida (Davis)McConnell are both buried in the McConnell family plot at Beaver Creek Cemetery. My father Eugene Dale McConnell is also buried at Beaver Creek Cemetery.
Mabel Marie PALMER of Houston, Texas, formerly of Vienna, was born on June 23, 1897, in Maries County, a daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Talitha Jane COPELAND NOBLETT, and died at 1:40 P.M.. on Saturday afternoon, December 8, 1984 at the Golden Age Manor Nursing Home, Houston Texas. Mrs. Palmer had been in failing health for a number of years and had attained the age of 87 years, 5 months, and 15 days.
Mrs. Palmer was united in marriage on March 16, 1919 at Vienna to John B. PALMER, and to this union twelve children were born. She was preceded in death by her husband on May 14, 1967; four sons, John Leslie PALMER, Thomas William PALMER, David Paul PALMER, and Norman Dean PALMER; Two daughters, Miss Norma Jean PALMER, and Miss Violet June PALMER; her parents; and seven sisters, Mrs. Ella COATS, Mrs. Rebecca DUFFIN, Mrs. Launa HUTCHISON, Mrs. Nina EVANS, Mrs. Eulalia PALMER, Mrs. Rose DUNCAN and Mrs. Wilma BULLOCK.
Mrs. PALMER lived in the Vienna area for many years and attended the Union Hill Baptist Church while a resident here.
Survivors include two sons, Henry S. PALMER and Wayne C. PALMER, both of Houston Texas; four daughters, Mrs. Jane KUCERA, Mrs. Naomi KUCERA, Mrs. Mary BROWN all of Houston, Texas and Mrs. Irene POWELL, St. Joseph; one brother, Frank NOBLETT, Vienna; 31 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, December 11 at the Union Hill Baptist Church near Vienna with the Rev. Roger CROSSGROVE, Vienna United Methodist Church officiating. Rev. CROSSGROVE and Mrs. Terry SNODGRASS sang "Beyond The Sunset" and "In The Garden" for the funeral service and were accompanied by Mrs. Beth BULLOCK.
Private funeral services for John McDaniel Sewell,66, of Mongtgomery City, Missouri, were held at his home. The remains were cremated. Mr. Sewell, a welder, died Monday, July 2, 1984 at a hospital in Columbia.
The Parker Funeral Home of Columbia was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Sewell was born July 30, 1917 to Lewis and Augusta Sewell. He was a resident of Montgomery City for approximately 20 years. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Washington, Missouri; member of the Eagles Club, Hermann; and a member of the NCHA for several years.
He is survived by his wife, Fern Alice Cook of Montgomery City; nine children, Daniel Lee Sewell, Japan; John Wayne Sewell, Tacoma, Washington; Ronald Frank Sewell, Adeline,Texas; Robert Gene Sewell, Yuma,Arizona; Don Ricky Sewell,Fort Worth,Texas; Wesley Luis Sewell, Yuma,Arizona; Alice Ann Deering, Montgomery City, Missouri; Barbara Ellen Aldrich, Aurora, Missouri; Mary Sue Butner, Fort Worth,Texas; one deceased brother Breuer Sewell; one sister survives, Mary Taylor,Bridgeton, Missouri; one deceased sister, Lorea Hampton; 22 grandchildren; one great grandchild.
Title:
REDD/HOLSOMBACK
Source:
VARIOUS PEOPLE
Publication Date:
5-31-02
Article:
1. BILLAND HOLSOMBACK married CATIE PHILAN
Child of BILLAND HOLSOMBACK and CATIE PHILAN is: 2. i. FRANK HOLSOMBACK
Generation No. 2 2. FRANK HOLSOMBACK married ELIIZABETH CHANDLER
Children of FRANK HOLSOMBACK and ELIIZABETH 3. i. LOUTISHA HOLSOMBACK, b. May 16, 1891; d. May 10, 1942, Redd Cemetry Red Town, Texas************************ ii. WALTER HOLSOMBACK iii. JACK HOLSOMBACK iv. ARCHIE HOLSOMBACK v. TOMROY HOLSOMBACK vi. SAMUEL HOLSOMBACK
Generation No. 3
3. LOUTISHA HOLSOMBACKwas born May 16, 1891, and died May 10, 1942 in Redd Cemetry Red Town, Texas. She married RANZIE REDD , son of MESHACK RED and MARY MCADAMS. He was born June 02, 1888 in Angelina County, Texas and died July 13, 1934 in Angelina County, Texas, Redd Cemetry Redtown.
RANZIE REDD & LOUTISHA HOLSOMBACK HAD:
Ranzie and Louthy children are Edward married Mary they had two children Charlene and Warren Edward Tiny married Harris Dool children ? James Monroe{ Nick } think you know about him May {Dudie} married James Burke they had three children Wanda , Doris, and James Jr Dillie married Floyd Harris, they had three children Eddie , Sissy , and Buzzy, Dillie had a older daughter name Leatha Sherman married Pat Harris they had three children Johnny , Peggy and James {Buster} Ranzie Lee married Georgie they had ? bunch, then he married Fredia they had one girl Elwood {Jay} married Rosilee Burrows they had 6 children Dorothy Loutisha , Stephen Elwood, Linda Sue, Micheal Jay, Pamela Denice, Ranzie Millard
(MY DAD) Descendants of James "Nick" Monroe Redd
1. JAMES "NICK" MONROE REDD married ANNA MAY PREZECKY JAN. 6TH 1945
Children of JAMES REDD and ANNA PREZECKY are: i. KATHRYN8 REDD- 04-18-46--LIVING/MARRIED--------2 KIDS ii. RICHARD REDD- 11-14-49--DECEASED--------1 CHILD (DECEASED) iii. JIMMY REDD- 12-21-52--DECEASED iv. NORMA JEAN REDD-- 04-20-58---LIVING/DIVORCED--4 KIDS v. WILLIAM REDD--08-01-64---LIVING/MARRIED 2ND TIME--3 KIDS vi. DARLYNN REDD--08-15-66-- LIVING/MARRIED---3 KIDS
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