Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Millicent Medora Dillon^1,2

F, b. January, 1890, d. September 15, 1956

Father

Paton Daniel Dillon^1,3,4,5 b. June 11, 1842, d. May 23, 1926

Mother

Margaret Jane "Maggie" Salmon^1,3,4,5 b. June 27, 1853, d. March 9, 1930

Millicent Medora Dillon was buried at Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 11111 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle, King Co., Washington.⁶ She was born in January, 1890 at Nebraska.⁵ She died on September 15, 1956 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 66.²

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 138, District 137, Loup, Merrick Co., Nebraska

⁵

1910

Dwelling 17, District 17, Hastings, Adams Co., Nebraska

1920

Dwelling 105, District 120, Alma, Harlan Co., Nebraska

⁴

1930

Dwelling 47, District 9, Lake, Box Butte Co., Nebraska

Enumerated in the household of her brother John⁷

Occupation

1920

Sales clerk⁴

Citations

[S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214
[S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S2678] Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park, King Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=5377477&CRid=417974&
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Stella Essetta Bailey^1,2

F, b. June 6, 1873, d. May 26, 1874

Father

Amos Congdon Bailey^1,2 b. March 5, 1845, d. March 31, 1913

Mother

Miriam Catherine Dillon^1,2 b. October 24, 1844, d. January 14, 1912

Stella Essetta Bailey was buried at Highland Center Cemetery, Cortland, Gage Co., Nebraska.^1,2 She was born on June 6, 1873 at Beatrice, Gage Co., Nebraska.² She died on May 26, 1874 at Beatrice, Gage Co., Nebraska.²

Citations

[S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214
[S8049] Highland Center Cemetery, Gage Co., NE, online www.findagrave.com.

Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey^1,2

F, b. October 11, 1880, d. June 8, 1978

Father

Amos Congdon Bailey^1,3 b. March 5, 1845, d. March 31, 1913

Mother

Miriam Catherine Dillon^1,3 b. October 24, 1844, d. January 14, 1912

Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey was buried at Highland Memorial Park, 1515 NE 3rd Street, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.² She was born on October 11, 1880 at Beatrice, Gage Co., Nebraska.^1,4,2 She married Byron Lawton Adams on January 12, 1905 at Lake City, Columbia Co., Florida.¹ As of January 12, 1905,her married name was Adams. Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey died on June 8, 1978 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, at age 97.^1,4,2

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 442, District 120, DeFuniak Springs, Walton Co., Florida

1910

Dwelling 49, District 47, Precinct 9, Columbia Co., Florida

⁵

1920

Dwelling 159, District 118, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida

⁶

1930

Dwelling 61, District 4, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida

⁷

Family

Byron Lawton Adams b. November 9, 1879, d. May 17, 1948

Marriage*

Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey married Byron Lawton Adams on January 12, 1905 at Lake City, Columbia Co., Florida.¹

Children

Infant Adams¹ b. May 28, 1906, d. May 29, 1906
Lola Louise Adams^5,6,1 b. May 3, 1907, d. June 22, 1941
Musette Adams^5,6,7,1 b. April 9, 1909, d. February 6, 1985
Exa Ruth Adams+^6,7,1 b. October 10, 1911, d. December 30, 1995
Byron Lawton Adams Jr.¹ b. August 24, 1914, d. November 14, 1918
Mary Catherine Adams+^7,1 b. October 24, 1920

Citations

[S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214
[S2616] Highland Memorial Park, Marion Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=39003731&CRid=72093&
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Orin Amos Bailey^1,2,3

M, b. March 18, 1876, d. August 12, 1966

Father

Amos Congdon Bailey^4,5,1,6 b. March 5, 1845, d. March 31, 1913

Mother

Miriam Catherine Dillon^4,1,6 b. October 24, 1844, d. January 14, 1912

His Social Security Number was 267-76-9638.⁷ Orin Amos Bailey was buried at Magnolia Cemetery (also known as DeFuniak Springs Cemetery), DeFuniak Springs, Walton Co., Florida.⁸ He was born on March 18, 1876 at Beatrice, Gage Co., Nebraska.^1,7,2 He married Sarah Prince before May 10, 1904.^1,8 Orin Amos Bailey married Elizabeth McGowan on May 10, 1904 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.^1,8 Orin Amos Bailey married Alice Jeanette Herman on April 4, 1907 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.^1,8 Orin Amos Bailey died on August 12, 1966 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida, at age 90.^7,8

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 81, District 340, Highland Township, Gage Co., Nebraska

⁴

1900

Dwelling 442, District 120, DeFuniak Springs, Walton Co., Florida

⁶

1910

Dwelling 435, District 23, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida

⁹

1920

Dwelling 118, District 39, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 327, District 30, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 152, District 17-10, Precinct 5, Escambia Co., Florida

¹²

Occupation

1900		School teacher⁶
1910		Custom house inspector⁹
1920		Custom house civil service¹⁰
1930		U.S. Customs inspector¹¹

Family 1

Sarah Prince d. April, 1980

Marriage*

Orin Amos Bailey married Sarah Prince before May 10, 1904.^1,8

Family 2

Elizabeth McGowan d. February 15, 1905

Marriage*

Orin Amos Bailey married Elizabeth McGowan on May 10, 1904 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.^1,8

Family 3

Alice Jeanette Herman b. October 15, 1880, d. December 18, 1945

Marriage*

Orin Amos Bailey married Alice Jeanette Herman on April 4, 1907 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.^1,8

Children

Orin Allen Bailey+^10,1 b. May 16, 1910, d. January 27, 1981
Kenneth Llewlyn Bailey+^10,1 b. December 17, 1914, d. November 19, 1991

Citations

[S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S432] DeFuniak Springs Breeze, Walton Co., Florida, From the A. C. Baily obituary in the Apr 3, 1913 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3973] Magnolia Cemetery, Walton Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lester O. Bailey^1,2

M, b. March 6, 1878, d. November 21, 1886

Father

Amos Congdon Bailey^3,1 b. March 5, 1845, d. March 31, 1913

Mother

Miriam Catherine Dillon^3,1 b. October 24, 1844, d. January 14, 1912

Lester O. Bailey was buried at Kearney Cemetery, Kearney, Buffalo Co., Nebraska.^1,2 He was born on March 6, 1878 at Beatrice, Gage Co., Nebraska.¹ He died on November 21, 1886 at Kearney, Buffalo Co., Nebraska, at age 8; Died of lung fever.²

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 81, District 340, Highland Township, Gage Co., Nebraska

Citations

[S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214
[S3976] Kearney Cemetery, Buffalo Co., NE, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Roy I./J. Bailey^1,2

M, b. February 9, 1882, d. February 21, 1882

Father

Amos Congdon Bailey^1,2 b. March 5, 1845, d. March 31, 1913

Mother

Miriam Catherine Dillon^1,2 b. October 24, 1844, d. January 14, 1912

Roy I./J. Bailey was buried at Highland Center Cemetery, Cortland, Gage Co., Nebraska.^1,2 He was born on February 9, 1882 at Beatrice, Gage Co., Nebraska.² He died on February 21, 1882 at Beatrice, Gage Co., Nebraska.^1,2

Citations

[S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214
[S8049] Highland Center Cemetery, Gage Co., NE, online www.findagrave.com.

Pinkey Lola Bailey¹

F, b. September 22, 1884, d. October 5, 1975

Father

Amos Congdon Bailey^2,3,1,4 b. March 5, 1845, d. March 31, 1913

Mother

Miriam Catherine Dillon^2,1,4 b. October 24, 1844, d. January 14, 1912

Her Social Security Number was 270-62-7444.⁵ Pinkey Lola Bailey was born on September 22, 1884 at Kearney, Buffalo Co., Nebraska.^1,5 She married George Henry Waters Sr. on October 18, 1922 at Ashland, Ashland Co., Wisconsin.¹ As of October 18, 1922,her married name was Waters. Pinkey Lola Bailey died on October 5, 1975 at Orrville, Wayne Co., Ohio, at age 91.^5,6

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 442, District 120, DeFuniak Springs, Walton Co., Florida

⁴

1910

Dwelling 441, District 114, DeFuniak Springs, Walton Co., Florida

1930

Dwelling 228, District 14, Menomonie, Dunn Co., Wisconsin

⁷

1940

Dwelling 146, District 18-9, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., Wisconsin

⁸

Family

George Henry Waters Sr. b. December 12, 1885, d. April 21, 1966

Marriage*

Pinkey Lola Bailey married George Henry Waters Sr. on October 18, 1922 at Ashland, Ashland Co., Wisconsin.¹

Child

Catherine Elizabeth Waters+^7,9 b. February 14, 1926, d. July 29, 2004

Citations

[S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S432] DeFuniak Springs Breeze, Walton Co., Florida, From the A. C. Baily obituary in the Apr 3, 1913 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Milton L. Bailey^1,2

M, b. June 2, 1888, d. March 21, 1889

Father

Amos Congdon Bailey¹ b. March 5, 1845, d. March 31, 1913

Mother

Miriam Catherine Dillon¹ b. October 24, 1844, d. January 14, 1912

Milton L. Bailey was buried at Kearney Cemetery, Kearney, Buffalo Co., Nebraska.^1,2 He was born on June 2, 1888 at Kearney, Buffalo Co., Nebraska.² He died on March 21, 1889 at Kearney, Buffalo Co., Nebraska.^1,2

Citations

[S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214
[S3976] Kearney Cemetery, Buffalo Co., NE, online http://www.findagrave.com

Byron Lawton Adams^1,2,3,4

M, b. November 9, 1879, d. May 17, 1948

Byron Lawton Adams was buried at Highland Memorial Park, 1515 NE 3rd Street, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.^1,4 He was born on November 9, 1879 at Lulu, Columbia Co., Florida.^1,2,4 He married Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey, daughter of Amos Congdon Bailey and Miriam Catherine Dillon, on January 12, 1905 at Lake City, Columbia Co., Florida.¹ Byron Lawton Adams died on May 17, 1948 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, at age 68.^1,4

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 49, District 47, Precinct 9, Columbia Co., Florida

⁵

1920

Dwelling 159, District 118, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida

⁶

1930

Dwelling 61, District 4, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida

⁷

Occupation

1910		Railroad telegraph worker⁵
1920		Telegraph operator⁶
1930		Steam railroad telegraph operator⁷

Family

Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey b. October 11, 1880, d. June 8, 1978

Marriage*

Byron Lawton Adams married Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey, daughter of Amos Congdon Bailey and Miriam Catherine Dillon, on January 12, 1905 at Lake City, Columbia Co., Florida.¹

Children

Infant Adams¹ b. May 28, 1906, d. May 29, 1906
Lola Louise Adams^5,6,1 b. May 3, 1907, d. June 22, 1941
Musette Adams^5,6,7,1 b. April 9, 1909, d. February 6, 1985
Exa Ruth Adams+^6,7,1 b. October 10, 1911, d. December 30, 1995
Byron Lawton Adams Jr.¹ b. August 24, 1914, d. November 14, 1918
Mary Catherine Adams+^7,1 b. October 24, 1920

Citations

[S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
[S2616] Highland Memorial Park, Marion Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=39003731&CRid=72093&
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Adam Chester "Jeff" Elmore^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. March 14, 1862, d. August 10, 1932

Father

Jacob Wagner Elmore^2,3,4 b. 1825, d. February 12, 1899

Mother

Julia Ann Britts^2,3,4 b. 1832

Adam Chester "Jeff" Elmore was buried at Drummond Family Cemetery, Route 617 at the foot of Nutter's Mountain, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,7 He was born on March 14, 1862 at Craig Co., Virginia.^8,4,7 He married Virginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond, daughter of Sarah Jane Drummond, on April 21, 1885 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ Adam Chester "Jeff" Elmore died on August 10, 1932 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 70.^1,7

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 192, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 116, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 103, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁸

1910

Dwelling 26, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 142, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 57, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1880		Farm worker³
1900		Farmer⁸
1910		Farmer⁵
1920		Farmer⁶

Family

Virginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond b. February 1, 1865, d. 1945

Marriage*

Adam Chester "Jeff" Elmore married Virginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond, daughter of Sarah Jane Drummond, on April 21, 1885 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁴

Children

Clara J. Elmore^10,8 b. February 4, 1886, d. 1901
Walter Mason Elmore+^10,8,5 b. January 1, 1888, d. February 13, 1971
Infant Elmore^10,11 b. June 6, 1892, d. June 15, 1892
Nealie Hazel Elmore+^10,12,8,5 b. July 25, 1893, d. May 17, 1958
Harry Blanton Elmore^10,8,5
Maude Elmore+^8,5,6,12,13 b. November 11, 1899, d. June 1, 1970
Lucy Rock Elmore^5,6,9 b. April 14, 1903, d. August 14, 1987
Porter E. Elmore⁷ b. 1906, d. 1907
Mabel H. Elmore^5,6,12,13 b. January 29, 1908, d. October 11, 1985

Citations

[S368] Ruth G. Hale, Drummond - Elmore Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S4448] Drummond Family Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Infant Adams

M, b. May 28, 1906, d. May 29, 1906

Father

Byron Lawton Adams¹ b. November 9, 1879, d. May 17, 1948

Mother

Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey¹ b. October 11, 1880, d. June 8, 1978

Infant Adams was buried at Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Columbia Co., Florida.¹ He was born on May 28, 1906 at Lulu, Columbia Co., Florida.¹ He died on May 29, 1906 at Lulu, Columbia Co., Florida.¹

Citations

[S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214

Byron Lawton Adams Jr.^1,2

M, b. August 24, 1914, d. November 14, 1918

Father

Byron Lawton Adams¹ b. November 9, 1879, d. May 17, 1948

Mother

Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey¹ b. October 11, 1880, d. June 8, 1978

Byron Lawton Adams Jr. was buried at Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Columbia Co., Florida.^1,2 He was born on August 24, 1914 at Lulu, Columbia Co., Florida.¹ He died on November 14, 1918 at Lulu, Columbia Co., Florida, at age 4.¹

Citations

[S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214
[S9043] Mount Tabor Cemetery, Columbia Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.

Exa Ruth Adams^1,2,3

F, b. October 10, 1911, d. December 30, 1995

Father

Byron Lawton Adams^4,5,1 b. November 9, 1879, d. May 17, 1948

Mother

Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey^4,5,1 b. October 11, 1880, d. June 8, 1978

Exa Ruth Adams was buried at Highland Memorial Park, 1515 NE 3rd Street, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.^1,6 Her Social Security Number was 267-18-5897.⁷ She was born on October 10, 1911 at Lulu, Columbia Co., Florida.^1,8,7 She married Walter Orion Theus on February 4, 1937 at Williston, Marion Co., Florida.^2,6 As of February 4, 1937,her married name was Theus. Exa Ruth Adams died on December 30, 1995 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, at age 84.^1,7,8,3 She OCALA -- Exa Adams Theus, 84, homemaker, died Dec. 30, 1995, at home. A native of Lulu, she was a lifelong resident. She was a member of First Baptist Church; and Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include, her son, Jack D. Theus, Ocala; sister, Mary Catherine Brothers, Deland; and three grandchildren. Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, is handling arrangements. on January 1, 1996.³

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 159, District 118, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida

⁴

1930

Dwelling 61, District 4, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida

⁵

Family

Walter Orion Theus b. January 23, 1903, d. September 6, 1986

Marriage*

Exa Ruth Adams married Walter Orion Theus on February 4, 1937 at Williston, Marion Co., Florida.^2,6

Child

Jack Dennis Theus³

Citations

[S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214
[S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
[S1601] Ocala Star-Banner, From the Exa Adams Theus obituary in the Jan 1, 1996 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2616] Highland Memorial Park, Marion Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=39003731&CRid=72093&
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.

Walter Orion Theus^1,2

M, b. January 23, 1903, d. September 6, 1986

Walter Orion Theus was buried at Highland Memorial Park, 1515 NE 3rd Street, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.² His Social Security Number was 263-05-5863.³ He was born on January 23, 1903.^1,3 He married Exa Ruth Adams, daughter of Byron Lawton Adams and Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey, on February 4, 1937 at Williston, Marion Co., Florida.^4,2 Walter Orion Theus died on September 6, 1986 at Marion Co., Florida, at age 83.¹

Family

Exa Ruth Adams b. October 10, 1911, d. December 30, 1995

Marriage*

He married Exa Ruth Adams, daughter of Byron Lawton Adams and Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey, on February 4, 1937 at Williston, Marion Co., Florida.^4,2

Child

Jack Dennis Theus

Citations

[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
[S2616] Highland Memorial Park, Marion Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=39003731&CRid=72093&
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.

Lola Louise Adams^1,2,3

F, b. May 3, 1907, d. June 22, 1941

Father

Byron Lawton Adams^4,5,1 b. November 9, 1879, d. May 17, 1948

Mother

Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey^4,5,1 b. October 11, 1880, d. June 8, 1978

Lola Louise Adams was buried at Highland Memorial Park, 1515 NE 3rd Street, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.^1,3 She was born on May 3, 1907 at Lulu, Columbia Co., Florida.¹ She died on June 22, 1941 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, at age 34.¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 49, District 47, Precinct 9, Columbia Co., Florida

⁴

1920

Dwelling 159, District 118, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida

⁵

1930

Dwelling 1, District 422, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

⁶

Occupation

1930

Nurse⁶

Citations

[S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214
[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
[S2616] Highland Memorial Park, Marion Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=39003731&CRid=72093&
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Fannie Craig Elmore¹

F, b. March 7, 1866, d. 1932

Father

Jacob Wagner Elmore^2,1,3,4 b. 1825, d. February 12, 1899

Mother

Julia Ann Britts^2,1,3,4 b. 1832

Fannie Craig Elmore was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on March 7, 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married James R. Rodgers, son of George W. Rodgers and Katie Unknown, on March 13, 1890 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of March 13, 1890,her married name was Rodgers. Fannie Craig Elmore married Thomas Benton Crawford, son of James Edward Crawford and Mary Ann Crowder, on July 12, 1899 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 12, 1899,her married name was Crawford. Fannie Craig Elmore died in 1932 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁵

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 192, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 116, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1900

Dwelling 73, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 283, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 74, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 28, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁹

Family 1

James R. Rodgers b. circa 1852, d. before July 12, 1899

Marriage*

Fannie Craig Elmore married James R. Rodgers, son of George W. Rodgers and Katie Unknown, on March 13, 1890 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

Family 2

Thomas Benton Crawford b. May 11, 1877, d. 1940

Marriage*

Fannie Craig Elmore married Thomas Benton Crawford, son of James Edward Crawford and Mary Ann Crowder, on July 12, 1899 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

Child

Louise Marion Crawford+^7,8,10 b. September 14, 1902, d. October 18, 1950

Citations

[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Musette Adams^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. April 9, 1909, d. February 6, 1985

Father

Byron Lawton Adams^1,2,7,3 b. November 9, 1879, d. May 17, 1948

Mother

Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey^1,2,7,3 b. October 11, 1880, d. June 8, 1978

Musette Adams was buried at Roselawn Cemetery, Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida.^6,8 Her Social Security Number was 263-72-3344.⁹ She was born on April 9, 1909 at Lulu, Columbia Co., Florida.^3,10,9,6 She married Arthur Lane Smith on March 15, 1943 at Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida.³ As of March 15, 1943,her married name was Smith. Musette Adams died on February 6, 1985 at Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida, at age 75.^3,10,6,8 She Musette A. Smith, 75, 502 Gunter St., died Wednesday at Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center. Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today in Roselawn Cemetery. Born in Lulu, she had lived in Tallahassee since 1934. She worked for the U.S. Forest Service until retiring in 1969. She was a member of First Baptist Church and Berean Sunday School. Survivors include two sisters, Mary C. Brothers of Deland, and Exa Theus of Ocala; three nephews and two nieces. on February 7, 1985.⁸

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 49, District 47, Precinct 9, Columbia Co., Florida

1920

Dwelling 159, District 118, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida

1930

Dwelling 61, District 4, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida

⁷

1940

Dwelling 552, District 37-4, Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida

⁵

Occupation

1940

Stenographer⁵

Family

Arthur Lane Smith b. April 7, 1904, d. October 11, 1973

Marriage*

Musette Adams married Arthur Lane Smith on March 15, 1943 at Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida.³

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214
[S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S6561] Roselawn Cemetery, Leon Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1936] Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee, FL, From the Musette A. Smith obituary in the Feb 7, 1985 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.

Arthur Lane Smith^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 7, 1904, d. October 11, 1973

His Social Security Number was 263-07-7415.⁶ Arthur Lane Smith was born on April 7, 1904 at Lisbon, Lincoln Co., Georgia.^6,3,4 He married Musette Adams, daughter of Byron Lawton Adams and Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey, on March 15, 1943 at Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida.¹ Arthur Lane Smith died on October 11, 1973 at Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida, at age 69.^3,5 He Arthur Lane Smith, 69, of 502 Gunter St. died Thursday at his home after a brief illness. He was a native of Elberton, Ga. and had been a resident of Tallahassee since 1935. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and retired manager for Colonial Stores. Survivors include his wife, Musette A. Smith of Tallahassee; his mother, Cora L. Smith, and one sister, Ruby S. Edwards, both of Greenville, S.C. on October 13, 1973.⁵

Family

Musette Adams b. April 9, 1909, d. February 6, 1985

Marriage*

He married Musette Adams, daughter of Byron Lawton Adams and Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey, on March 15, 1943 at Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida.¹

Citations

[S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214
[S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S1936] Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee, FL, From the Arthur Lane Smith obituary in the Oct 13, 1973 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mary Catherine Adams¹

F, b. October 24, 1920

Father

Byron Lawton Adams^2,1 b. November 9, 1879, d. May 17, 1948

Mother

Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey^2,1 b. October 11, 1880, d. June 8, 1978

Mary Catherine Adams was born on October 24, 1920 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.^1,3 She married Lionel Raymon Brothers on May 4, 1952 at Ede, Nigeria.¹ As of May 4, 1952,her married name was Brothers.

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 61, District 4, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida

Family

Lionel Raymon Brothers b. January 4, 1904, d. November 6, 1991

Marriage*

Mary Catherine Adams married Lionel Raymon Brothers on May 4, 1952 at Ede, Nigeria.¹

Children

Raymon Thomas Brothers^1,4
Mary Lee Brothers^1,4
Catherine May Brothers^1,4
Doris Neale Brothers^1,4

Citations

[S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5442] Oakdale Cemetery, Volusia Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Lionel Raymon Brothers obituary in the Nov 9, 1991 edition.

Lionel Raymon Brothers^1,2,3,4

M, b. January 4, 1904, d. November 6, 1991

Lionel Raymon Brothers was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, DeLand, Volusia Co., Florida.³ His Social Security Number was 231-48-0187.⁵ He was born on January 4, 1904 at White Plains, Hopkins Co., Kentucky.^1,2,5,3,4 He married Mary Catherine Adams, daughter of Byron Lawton Adams and Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey, on May 4, 1952 at Ede, Nigeria.¹ Lionel Raymon Brothers died on November 6, 1991 at DeLand, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 87.^1,2,5,3,6 He Lionel Raymon Brothers, 87, 1010 N. Pine St., DeLand, died Wednesday, Nov. 6. Born in White Plains, Ky., he moved to DeLand from Nigeria, Africa. He was a missionary for the Southern Baptist Conference in Nigeria. He was a member of First Baptist Church, DeLand. He was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and Meals on Wheels. Survivors: wife, Mary A; son, Raymon T., DeLand; daughters, Mary L. Norvell, Saint Simons Island, Ga., Cathy Lowenstein, Lake City, Doris N. Ward, Hendersonville, N.C; sisters, Verna Rhodes, Altha Rhodes, both of Washington, Prowsie Stuart, LaVerne, Calif., Ruth Edwards, Silver Spring, Md; brother, Shelby L, Madison; eight grandchildren. on November 9, 1991.⁶

Family

Mary Catherine Adams b. October 24, 1920

Marriage*

He married Mary Catherine Adams, daughter of Byron Lawton Adams and Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey, on May 4, 1952 at Ede, Nigeria.¹

Children

Raymon Thomas Brothers^1,6
Mary Lee Brothers^1,6
Catherine May Brothers^1,6
Doris Neale Brothers^1,6

Citations

[S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214
[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
[S5442] Oakdale Cemetery, Volusia Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Lionel Raymon Brothers obituary in the Nov 9, 1991 edition.