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     Her Social Security Number was 043-58-3836.⁵ Rose Adeline Jackson was born on January 7, 1899 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.^3,5 She married Oscar Earl Conner, son of William Conner and Minnie Edith Randall, on February 27, 1919 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.^1,3 As of February 27, 1919,her married name was Conner.³ Rose Adeline Jackson died on April 15, 1988 at Waterbury, New Haven Co., Connecticut, at age 89.^3,5

     Fred Dick Behnamann was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁴ His Social Security Number was 485-42-8494.² He was born on May 10, 1893 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,3,4 He married Carrie Mary Conner, daughter of William Conner and Minnie Edith Randall, on April 25, 1923 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,5,6,4 Fred Dick Behnamann died on February 12, 1989 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 95.^2,5,4

     Mary Ann Thrash was buried at Giles W. Huff Cemetery (also known as Sowder-King Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 She was born on September 24, 1828 at Copper Hill, Montgomery (now Floyd) Co., Virginia.^3,5 She married William Sowder, son of Anthony Sowder and Sarah Catherine "Caty" Snuffer, on August 29, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of August 29, 1849,her married name was Sowder. Mary Ann Thrash died on January 30, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76.^3,5

     Mattie Faye Powers was born on September 9, 1898 at Rose Hill, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^3,4 She married Leo David Conner, son of William Conner and Minnie Edith Randall, on October 12, 1926 at Aledo, Mercer Co., Illinois.^1,3 As of October 12, 1926,her married name was Conner.³ Mattie Faye Powers died on December 27, 1938 at Rose Hill, Mahaska Co., Iowa, at age 40.³

     Floyd Henry Green was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^4,5 He was born on April 30, 1901 at What Cheer, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^6,2,5 He married Gladys Fern Conner, daughter of William Conner and Minnie Edith Randall, on September 16, 1925 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,6,3 Floyd Henry Green died on July 28, 1936 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 35.⁵ He Sigourney, Ia., July 30. - Funeral services for Floyd H. Green, 35, who died in a local hospital following an auto accident, which happened southeast of Martinsburg, will be held from the Church of Christ, Friday afternoon at 2:30, with Reverend L. G. Potter, pastor, in charge of the service. Floyd Green was born in What Cheer, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Green. He had operated a garage in this locality for the past several years. He is survived by his parents, one brother and one sister and his wife. on July 30, 1936.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 479-26-2701.⁹ Fred Elmer "Freddy" Breneman was buried at Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa.^10,5 He was born on January 30, 1892 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,9,10,4,6,8 He married Margaret Viola Starr on September 22, 1914 at Marion Township, Linn Co., Iowa.^10,11,7,12 Fred Elmer "Freddy" Breneman died on March 12, 1972 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa, at age 80.¹⁰ He Fred E. Breneman, 80, of 1727 B avenue NE, died Sunday following a long illness. Formerly of Sigourney, he had been a Cedar Rapids resident 64 years. Born Jan. 30, 1892, at Sigourney, he was married to Margaret Starr Sept. 22, 1914, at Marion. A landscaper, he retired in 1965. Mr. Breneman was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist church and the Senior Fellowship club. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Geraldine Taylor of Cedar Rapids: a granddaughter and three great-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday in Chapel of Memories by Dr. Arnold Herbst of St. Paul's church. Burial: Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial funeral home after noon Tuesday. The family suggests that friends may, if they wish, donate to the American Cancer Society. The casket will be closed at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. on March 13, 1972.¹⁰

     Lloyd J. Breneman was born on April 13, 1895 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa; The Iowa birth index has a birth date of Apr 12, 1895.^2,3,4,8,9 He married Hazel Etta/Ella Miller on September 18, 1917 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa.^3,5,6 Lloyd J. Breneman died on October 4, 1918 at Atlantic Ocean at age 23.^1,3,7 He Mrs. Hazel Breneman of Cedar Rapids has received word of the death of her husband, Lloyd J. Breneman, who died at sea on October 4 of influenza. Owing to existing conditions, it was impossible to bring the body back to the United States and Private Breneman was buried at sea with full military honors. Lloyd Breneman was born in Keokuk county, Iowa, April 13, 1895. He lived there with his parents until he was four years of age and then move to Wappello county, Iowa and from there to Marion, where he was engaged in farming. On September 18, 1917 he was married to miss Hazel Ella Miller of Cedar Rapids and to this union was born one son. He is survived by his wife and infant son, his father and one brother. He was called to the colors August 6, 1918, and left Marion for Jefferson Barracks and from there was transferred to Camp MacArthur, where he received his training. He was a member of the 14th Co. A. R. D. He sailed for France from Camp Merritt, N.J. Appended is a letter received by Mrs. Brennaman from Edward O. Clark, chaplain of the 7th Artillery in France. Somewhere in France, October 10, 1918. Mrs. Hazel Breneman: Permit me as officiating chaplain to extend to you my deepest sympathy in the loss which you have sustained in the death of your husband, Lloyd J. Breneman. Be assured of the heart felt gratitude of our republic for your sacrifice, heavy though it has been. With the regular funeral service and the band playing "Nearer My God to Thee" your husband was buried at sea. His body draped with the stars and stripes and he was given full military honors. The captain of the ship, the colonel in command with officers and six fellow soldiers as pall bearers were in attendance. Your husband's death, while not occurring on the firing line, was in the line of duty. His life has not been given in vain. The cause is even now triumphing. I pray the comfort and support of the divine Father and Creator of us all, you. on November 16, 1918.³

     Martha Elizabeth "Lizzie" Conner Martha Elizabeth “Lizzie” Utterback, 90, of Sigourney, died July 10, 1980 at the Keokuk County Hospital following a short illness. She was born July 2, 1890, in Keokuk County, the daughter of Charles and Famy Bucher Conner. She married Chester Utterback February 10, 1918. They farmed southwest of Sigourney until moving into Sigourney in 1964. They moved to the Manor House Nursing Home in 1975. She was a member of the Christian church in Sigourney, the Chastain Goodwill Club and the Pioneer Barracks Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of World War I. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Louise Veldhuizen and Mrs. Harold (Betty) Claypool; a son Dean Utterback; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and a sister, Mary Conner. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, a great grandchild and a sister. Services were held July 12, at the Sigourney Christian church with Rev. George Mullins officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant Grove cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (also known as West Cemetery), Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^6,4 Her Social Security Number was 480-56-2619.⁷ She was born on July 2, 1890 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,7,6,4 She married Chester Harold Utterback on February 10, 1918 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,4 As of February 10, 1918,her married name was Utterback. Martha Elizabeth "Lizzie" Conner died on July 10, 1980 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 90.^6,4

     Her Social Security Number was 481-46-0736.⁴ Lillie Florence Conner was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁵ She was born on January 19, 1892 at near Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,4 She married Roy William Bensmiller, son of Peter Bensmiller Jr. and Barbara Ann Conner, on March 20, 1918 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,6 As of March 20, 1918,her married name was Bensmiller. Lillie Florence Conner died on May 6, 1967 at Hayesville, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 75.^7,1

     Mary Susanna Conner was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 483-26-2075.⁸ She was born on September 23, 1899 at Iowa.^2,1,8,7 She died on August 13, 1990 at Iowa at age 90.^8,7

     Chester Harold Utterback was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (also known as West Cemetery), Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.³ His Social Security Number was 480-30-0286.⁴ He was born on July 9, 1894 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^4,2,3 He married Martha Elizabeth "Lizzie" Conner, daughter of Charles "Charley" Conner and Euphema "Fanny" Bucher, on February 10, 1918 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,5 Chester Harold Utterback died on April 2, 1982 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 87.³

     Dorothy Marie Utterback was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (also known as West Cemetery), Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.² She Dorothy Marie Utterback was born October 17, 1920, and died November 22, 1921, aged 1 year, 1 month and 5 days. Besides her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Utterback, she leaves an unusual ancestry, four grandparents, three great-grandfathers and two great-grandmothers surviving her. Other living relatives are two aunts and two cousins. Little Dorothy's departure was the end of a perfect day. Sweet and gentle life removed from earth continues on in a heavenly world. Sad and sorrowing hearts look up in faith to the redeemer of mankind. Funeral services were conducted from the Christian church by the pastor, Rev. R. B. Hyten, Thursday, November 24th, at 2:30 o'clock p.m.. Interment was in the West cemetery.³ She was born on October 17, 1920 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,2,3 She died on November 22, 1921 at Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 1.^1,2,3

     Hazel Louise Utterback was buried at Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 479-30-5517.⁷ She was born on August 24, 1922 at Hayesville, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,2,3,7 As of September 8, 1948,her married name was Veldhuizen.³ She married Arnold Covert Veldhuizen on September 8, 1948 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.³ Hazel Louise Utterback died on January 10, 2008 at Iowa at age 85.⁷ She Oskaloosa - Services for H. Louise Veldhuizen will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel, and burial to follow in Forest Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Sunday 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral chapel. on January 12, 2008.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 480-44-1973.⁵ Dean Ivan Utterback was buried at Pennington Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁶ He was born on December 11, 1924 at Iowa.^2,1,5 He married Alma Raley on September 28, 1947.⁷ Dean Ivan Utterback died on July 3, 1993 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 68.^5,6,7 He SIGOURNEY - Dean Utterback, 68, of Davenport, formerly of Sigourney, died Saturday in his home after a long illness. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sigourney Christian Church. Burial: Pennington Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Reynolds Funeral Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Alma; a daughter, Nancy Slack of Bettendorf; two sons, Gary of Aurora, Ill., and James of Davenport; and two sisters, Louise Veldhuizen of Oskaloosa and Betty Claypool of Sigourney. on July 6, 1993.⁶

     Betty Elizabeth Utterback was buried at North English Cemetery, North English, Iowa Co., Iowa.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 485-28-7124.⁷ She was born on November 25, 1928 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^7,6 As of March 22, 1953,her married name was Claypool.⁶ She married Harold LaVerne Claypool on March 22, 1953.^6,4 Betty Elizabeth Utterback died on February 24, 1999 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 70.^7,5,6 She SIGOURNEY - Betty Elizabeth Claypool, 70, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999, in her home after a sudden illness. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sigourney Christian Church, by the Rev. Frances Baumert. Burial: North English Cemetery, North English. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at Reynolds Funeral Chapel, Sigourney. Survivors include a son, David of Sigourney; two daughters, Linda Clark of Cedar Rapids and Mary Albert of Sigourney; and a sister, Louise Veldhuizen of Pella. on February 26, 1999.⁵

     Roy William Bensmiller was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,9 He was born on December 12, 1894 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,4,3,9 He married Lillie Florence Conner, daughter of Charles "Charley" Conner and Euphema "Fanny" Bucher, on March 20, 1918 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^4,10 Roy William Bensmiller died on October 28, 1924 at Boulder, Boulder Co., Colorado, at age 29.^1,4,11,9

     Infant Bensmiller was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.² He died on January 18, 1919 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.² He was born on January 18, 1919 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 484-18-4987.¹¹ Rev. Lloyd Dale Bensmiller was buried at Forest Home Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa.^12,3 He was born on April 28, 1921 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^{11,1,12,3,4,5,6,7,8} He married Mildred Helen Royer on August 3, 1945 at Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa.^1,2,13,3 Rev. Lloyd Dale Bensmiller died on June 12, 1991 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa, at age 70.^11,1,12,3 He Lloyd D. Bensmiller, 70, of 1007 Lucas St., Mount Pleasant, died at 6:25 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 1991, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. Born April 28, 1921, in Sigourney, he was the son of Roy W. and Lillie F. Conner Bensmiller. He married Mildred H. Royer Aug. 3, 1945, in Fairfield. He was a 1939 graduate of Sigourney High School and attended Park College through the U.S. Navy V-12 program while serving as a hospital corpsman during World War II. He graduated in 1946 from Parsons College at Fairfield with a B.S. Degree in mathematics and science and received his M.A. Degree in education from Butler University in 1952. He graduated that same year from the Christian Theological Seminary at Indianapolis, Ind., with a B.D. Degree. He received his masters of religious education degree from Drake University in 1957 and had completed many hours of post graduate study in psychology at the University of Iowa. Rev. Bensmiller served as pastor for 10 years in the Disciples of Christ Church at Leon and Kearney, Neb., before moving to Mount Pleasant. He taught summer religion courses at Iowa Wesleyan College in the early 1960s. He taught math in Burlington High School for the past 28 years. He was a constituent of the First United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant and was serving on the Administrative Board. He was a member of the American Legion, the Burlington Education Association, the NEA, the Iowa Math Council, and many national and local organizations. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Robert L. Bensmiller, Mount Pleasant, and John L. Bensmiller, West Palm Beach, Fla; and two grandchildren. Visitation will begin at noon Friday with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Weir Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant. The service for Rev. Bensmiller will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant with the Rev. Christine Wagner officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Home Cemetery. Memorials have been established for the William L. Bensmiller Fund at the J. Raymond Chadwick Library of Iowa Wesleyan College and the First United Methodist Church. on June 13, 1991.³

     Her Social Security Number was 480-26-6966.⁴ Mildred Helen Royer was buried at Forest Home Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa.^3,5 She was born on September 19, 1923 at Brighton, Washington Co., Iowa.^3,4,5 She married Rev. Lloyd Dale Bensmiller, son of Roy William Bensmiller and Lillie Florence Conner, on August 3, 1945 at Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa.^2,3,6,7 As of August 3, 1945,her married name was Bensmiller. Mildred Helen Royer died on April 24, 2007 at Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa, at age 83.^3,4,5 She Mildred Bensmiller, 83, of Mount Pleasant died Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant. Born Sept. 19, 1923, in Brighton, she was the daughter of Everett Leo and Mabel (Mullikin) Royer. On Aug. 3, 1945, she married Lloyd Dale Bensmiller in Fairfield. He died June 12, 1991. Mrs. Bensmiller was a 1941 graduate of Argyle High School. She received a B.A. degree in English from Parsons College in Fairfield in 1945. Early on she taught at Columbus Junction High School, Sigourney High School, Smithville High School (Ind.) and Leon High Schools. She moved to Kearney, Neb. where in 1960, Mrs. Bensmiller was conferred with a M.A. in English from Nebraska State University of Kearney. Mrs. Bensmiller furthered her studies at the University of Iowa, the University of Massachusetts, International Graduate School and Drake University. From 1961 to 1966, she was assistant professor English at Iowa Wesleyan College. From 1966 until her death, she was an associate professor of English. She was director of freshman English from 1964–93 and chair of the Division of Language and Literature from 1978–90. In 1970, she originated The Writing Laboratory. She served on various faculty and administrative committees. Since 1974, she was the Advisor to the Blue Key National Leadership Fraternity. Since 1980, Mrs. Bensmiller has been the advisor to Sigma Tau Delta, International Honorary English Fraternity and the editor of DESIGN, the Iowa Wesleyan College literary journal. Mrs. Bensmiller received the Outstanding Professor of the Year in 1968, the Chadwick Teacher of the Year in 1982, and the Sears–Chadwick Teacher of the Year in 1990. Mrs. Bensmiller had some 275 poems published in a variety of religious, professional and college journals. Mrs. Bensmiller has been called to judge numerous national and state poetry contests since 1983 and to serve as a Workshop Presenter for Area Educational Agencies since 1984. Mrs. Bensmiller was a member of many teaching, poetry and English associations along with memberships in Sigma Tau Delta, P.E.O. Sisterhood, Chapter Original A of Mount Pleasant, and First United Methodist Church of Mount Pleasant. Survivors include one son, Robert Bensmiller of Mount Pleasant; three grandchildren of Mount Pleasant; and three brothers, John Royer of West Burlington, Joe Royer and William Royer, both of Burlington. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, one sister and five brothers. Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday at Weir and Kimzey Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral for Mrs. Bensmiller will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant, with the Rev. Edward R. Peterson and the Rev. Wayne K. Kamm officiating. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery in Mount Pleasant. Memorials have been established for Iowa Wesleyan College, First United Methodist Church and Midwest Old Threshers. on April 27, 2007.³

     William Lee Bensmiller was buried at Forest Home Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa.⁴ He was born on May 22, 1948 at Bloomington, Monroe Co., Indiana.^1,3,4 He died on February 4, 1975 at Naperville, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 26.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 482-66-8741.⁵ John Lee Bensmiller was buried at Forest Home Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa.³ He was born on February 19, 1954 at Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa.^1,5,3,2 He died on February 28, 1996 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa, at age 42.^5,3 He John L. Bensmiller, 42, of Iowa City, formerly of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 1996, at University Hospitals in Iowa City after an extended illness. Born Feb. 19, 1954, in Leon, he was the son of Lloyd D. and Mildred H. Royer Bensmiller. Mr. Bensmiller was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School and Iowa Wesleyan College. He completed a graduate program in counseling from Reed University in Miami, Fla., and worked in the psychiatric unit of Bethesda Hospital in Boynton Beach, Fla., until moving to Iowa City two years ago. Survivors include his mother; one brother, Robert L. Bensmiller of Mount Pleasant; two nephews and one niece, also of Mount Pleasant; and several other relatives in Iowa. He was preceded in death by his father, his grandparents and one brother. A private memorial service for Mr. Bensmiller will be Saturday at Donohue-Lensing Funeral Home in Iowa City. A private burial service will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, at a later date. A memorial has been established to Chadwick Memorial Library at Iowa Wesleyan College or Iowa City Hospice Inc., Iowa City. on March 1, 1996.³

     Charles Rufus Ayres was buried at Star Cemetery, State Street, Hwy 16, Star, Ada Co., Idaho.^1,7 His Social Security Number was 519-12-9605.⁸ He was born on August 10, 1884 at Star, Ada Co., Idaho.^1,8,7,3 He married Mabel Edith Coonrad on April 3, 1910 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^1,2,4 Charles Rufus Ayres died on June 30, 1976 at Nampa, Canyon Co., Idaho, at age 91.^1,7

     Her Social Security Number was 519-54-8835.³ Ida Elizabeth Ayres was buried at Star Cemetery, State Street, Hwy 16, Star, Ada Co., Idaho.⁴ She was born on April 10, 1887 at Star, Ada Co., Idaho.^1,3 She married Cecil Boyd Hall on September 1, 1908 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^5,1 As of September 1, 1908,her married name was Hall. Ida Elizabeth Ayres died on April 4, 1970 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho, at age 82.^1,6

     William Henry "Willie" Ayres was buried at Star Cemetery, State Street, Hwy 16, Star, Ada Co., Idaho.⁷ His Social Security Number was 519-16-9362.⁸ He was born on May 8, 1891 at Star, Ada Co., Idaho.^2,7,4,8 He married Bertha Marie Everett on June 20, 1917 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^2,3 William Henry "Willie" Ayres died on May 14, 1969 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho, at age 78.^2,9,7

     James Ernest/Earnest Ayres was buried at Star Cemetery, State Street, Hwy 16, Star, Ada Co., Idaho.^7,8,3 His Social Security Number was 519-03-1956.⁹ He was born on June 12, 1893 at Star, Ada Co., Idaho; The Conner book has a birth date of Jun 12, 1892.^1,10,2,3,9 He married Viola Bell Peterson on June 8, 1915 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^11,1,4 James Ernest/Earnest Ayres married Rose D. Ely on July 6, 1936.¹ James Ernest/Earnest Ayres died on June 14, 1953 at Emmett, Gem Co., Idaho, at age 60.^1,2,3,9

     David Conner Ayres was buried at Star Cemetery, State Street, Hwy 16, Star, Ada Co., Idaho.^2,3 He was born on March 23, 1897 at Star, Ada Co., Idaho.^1,3 He died on August 24, 1897 at Star, Ada Co., Idaho.^1,3

     Hazel Julia Ayres was buried at Star Cemetery, State Street, Hwy 16, Star, Ada Co., Idaho.^5,6 She was born on September 7, 1898 at Star, Ada Co., Idaho.⁶ She married Emmett Roselton Ferguson on June 3, 1915 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^1,6,2,7 As of June 3, 1915,her married name was Ferguson. Hazel Julia Ayres died on October 24, 1955 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho, at age 57.^1,8,6

     Mabel Edith Coonrad was buried at Star Cemetery, State Street, Hwy 16, Star, Ada Co., Idaho.³ She was born on June 23, 1888 at Palmer Lake, El Paso Co., Colorado.^4,1,3 She married Charles Rufus Ayres, son of James Lafayette Ayres and Jemima Anndosia Conner, on April 3, 1910 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^1,5,2 As of April 3, 1910,her married name was Ayres. Mabel Edith Coonrad died on May 22, 1949 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho, at age 60.^4,1,3