Mary R. Christian1,2,3

F, b. May 12, 1932, d. February 2, 2010
FatherHenry Graham Christian1,2,4,3 b. January 24, 1895, d. July 19, 1967
MotherBessie Mahala "Bess" Strickler1,2,4,3 b. July, 1892, d. December 14, 1965
     Mary R. Christian was buried at Calvary Cemetery, 1625 Calvary Drive, Kettering, Montgomery Co., Ohio.5,3 Her Social Security Number was 273-28-8061.6 She was born on May 12, 1932 at Ohio.7,6 As of circa 1955,her married name was Roberts.3 She married Shearl J. Roberts circa 1955.1,8,3 Mary R. Christian died on February 2, 2010 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 77.7,6,3 She ROBERTS, Mary R., R.N. 77, of Kettering, entered into the presence of God on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Bessie Christian; brothers, Dr. Elbert, Denver, and Otis. Mary is survived by her husband of 55 years, Shearl; daughter, Ann Marie Suchecki; son-in-law, Mark, and grandchildren Adam and Christian; son Brian, daughter-in-law Carol; grandchildren, Dr. Nicholas, Mary Katelin, and Kevin; son, Thomas; daughter-in-law, Linda; grandchildren, Erin and Andrew; son, Shaun; daughter-in-law, Johanna; grandchildren, Graham, Noah, and Patrick; son, Christopher; daughter-in-law, Peggy; grandchildren, Ann, Sarah, and Matthew; son, Charles; daughter-in-law, Amy; grandchildren, Alycen and Nathan; sister, Norma Yeley, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary, a native of Portsmouth, Ohio, graduated from St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing and specialized in pediatric nursing at area hospitals. Mary touched many lives with her love. Private interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. on February 4, 2010.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 156, District 73-18, Porter, Scioto Co., Ohio2
1950Dwelling 80, District 73-31, Scioto Co., Ohio4

Family

Shearl J. Roberts b. May 15, 1930, d. May 24, 2019
Marriage*Mary R. Christian married Shearl J. Roberts circa 1955.1,8,3 
Children
  • Brian Roberts8,3
  • Thomas Roberts8,3
  • Shaun Roberts8,3
  • Christopher Roberts8,3
  • Charles Roberts8,3
  • Ann Marie Roberts8,3

Citations

  1. [S1812] Lexington Herald-Leader, From the Otis Wise Christian obituary in the Mar 19, 2004 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Mary R. Roberts obituary in the Feb 4, 2010 edition.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S6136] Calvary Cemetery, Montgomery Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  8. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Shearl J. Roberts obituary in the May 19, 2019 edition.

Shearl J. Roberts1,2,3

M, b. May 15, 1930, d. May 24, 2019
     Shearl J. Roberts was buried at Calvary Cemetery, 1625 Calvary Drive, Kettering, Montgomery Co., Ohio.2,3 He was born on May 15, 1930 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.3 He married Mary R. Christian, daughter of Henry Graham Christian and Bessie Mahala "Bess" Strickler, circa 1955.1,3,4 Shearl J. Roberts ROBERTS, Shearl J. - Age 88, of Kettering, entered into the presence of God on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Kettering Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mary (Christian) Roberts and his sister, Doll Kolb and surviving nieces, Helen Tegtmeyer and Eileen Berner. Shearl was born in Dayton and preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Lucy (Inkrott) Roberts. He is survived by his daughter, Ann Marie (Roberts) Suchecki, grandchildren Adam (Erin) Suchecki and Christian (Angelea) Suchecki; son Brian (Carol); grandchildren Dr. Nicholas (Dr. Amanda), Dr. M. Katelin Kanoza (Nick Kanoza), and Kevin, son Thomas (Linda); grandchildren, Erin and Andrew; son Shaun, grandchildren Dr. Joseph Graham (Teresa), Noah (fianc?e Miranda Ball), and Patrick; son Christopher (Peggy), grandchildren Ann, Sarah and Matthew; and son, Charles (Amy), grandchildren Alycen and Nathan. He was blessed with four great-grandchildren, Liam, Violet, Archie, and Daniel, and one on the way. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. on May 19, 2019.3 He died on May 24, 2019 at Kettering, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 89.3

Family

Mary R. Christian b. May 12, 1932, d. February 2, 2010
Marriage*He married Mary R. Christian, daughter of Henry Graham Christian and Bessie Mahala "Bess" Strickler, circa 1955.1,3,4 
Children
  • Brian Roberts3,4
  • Thomas Roberts3,4
  • Shaun Roberts3,4
  • Christopher Roberts3,4
  • Charles Roberts3,4
  • Ann Marie Roberts3,4

Citations

  1. [S1812] Lexington Herald-Leader, From the Otis Wise Christian obituary in the Mar 19, 2004 edition.
  2. [S6136] Calvary Cemetery, Montgomery Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Shearl J. Roberts obituary in the May 19, 2019 edition.
  4. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Mary R. Roberts obituary in the Feb 4, 2010 edition.

Lawrence Yeley Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 16, 1926, d. March 3, 1981
     Lawrence Yeley Jr. was buried at Vernon Cemetery, Lyra, Scioto Co., Ohio.4,5 His Social Security Number was 276-22-0595.8 He was born on March 16, 1926 at Scioto Co., Ohio.4,5,8,9,6,7 He married Norma J. Christian, daughter of Henry Graham Christian and Bessie Mahala "Bess" Strickler, circa 1948.1,2 Lawrence Yeley Jr. and Norma J. Christian were divorced on November 22, 1976 at Scioto Co., Ohio.2 Lawrence Yeley Jr. died on March 3, 1981 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 54.4,10,5,9

Census Records

1950Dwelling 72, District 73-31, Scioto Co., Ohio3

Occupation

1950Shoe factory serviceman3

Family

Norma J. Christian b. July 12, 1925
Marriage*Lawrence Yeley Jr. married Norma J. Christian, daughter of Henry Graham Christian and Bessie Mahala "Bess" Strickler, circa 1948.1,2 
Divorce* Lawrence Yeley Jr. and Norma J. Christian were divorced on November 22, 1976 at Scioto Co., Ohio.2 
Child
  • Jeffery L. Yeley3

Citations

  1. [S1812] Lexington Herald-Leader, From the Otis Wise Christian obituary in the Mar 19, 2004 edition.
  2. [S2070] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007.
  3. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S13070] Vernon Cemetery, Scioto Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [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.
  7. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.

Nellie Warren1

F, b. circa 1906
     Nellie Warren was born circa 1906 at Nebraska.2 As of October 8, 1924,her married name was Clary.1 She married Carl Henry Clary, son of David Henry Clary and Marie Jessie Cordell, on October 8, 1924 at Fort Morgan, Morgan Co., Colorado.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 177, District 3, Fort Morgan, Morgan Co., Colorado2
1940Dwelling 58, District 44-6, Fort Morgan, Morgan Co., Colorado3

Family

Carl Henry Clary b. 1902, d. 1934
Marriage*Nellie Warren married Carl Henry Clary, son of David Henry Clary and Marie Jessie Cordell, on October 8, 1924 at Fort Morgan, Morgan Co., Colorado.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7717] Denver, Colorado State Archives, Colorado, County Marriage Records and State Index, 1862-2006.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Dorothy Helen Clary1

F, b. June 4, 1926, d. May 19, 1984
FatherCarl Henry Clary1 b. 1902, d. 1934
MotherNellie Warren1,2 b. circa 1906
     Dorothy Helen Clary was buried at Olinger Highland Mortuary and Cemetery, 10201 Grant Street, Thornton, Adams Co., Colorado.3 Her Social Security Number was 524-24-4847.4 Her married name was Stein.5 Her married name was Williams.6 She married Unknown Stein.5,3 Dorothy Helen Clary married Loyde Elmer Williams.6 Dorothy Helen Clary was born on June 4, 1926 at Colorado.4,5 She died on May 19, 1984 at San Bernardino Co., California, at age 57.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 177, District 3, Fort Morgan, Morgan Co., Colorado1
1940Dwelling 58, District 44-6, Fort Morgan, Morgan Co., Colorado2

Family 1

Loyde Elmer Williams b. May 24, 1925, d. October, 1977
Marriage*Dorothy Helen Clary married Loyde Elmer Williams.6 

Family 2

Unknown Stein
Marriage*Dorothy Helen Clary married Unknown Stein.5,3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3971] Olinger Highland Mortuary and Cemetery, Adams Co., CO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  6. [S8272] Jett/Everett Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/3254626/person/24669074132/facts

Robert Leo Cleaveland Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. October 4, 1926, d. March 21, 1994
FatherRobert Leo Cleaveland1,2 b. May 20, 1893, d. March 16, 1957
MotherHelen Smallwood1,2 b. June 4, 1898, d. November 28, 1970
     Robert Leo Cleaveland Jr. was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.5,7 His Social Security Number was 310-24-2587.8 He was born on October 4, 1926 at Chalmers, White Co., Indiana; The SDDI has a birth date of Oct 1, 1926.2,3,9,8,5,7 He married Joyce Evelyn Falvey on June 30, 1950 at Knox, Starke Co., Indiana.4,6,7 Robert Leo Cleaveland Jr. died on March 21, 1994 at Destin, Okaloosa Co., Florida, at age 67.3,9,5,6,7 He ELKHART - Services for Robert Cleaveland Jr., 67, of 22770 Springwood Drive, who died Monday in Destin (Fla.) Hospital after an illness, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hartzler-Gutermuth Funeral Home. Graveside services and burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Hopewell Cemetery, Wabash, Ind. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where a rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Basic Adult Education Center. Mr. Cleaveland was employed in the Diagnostic Division of Miles Inc. from 1963 to 1986, and previously was employed at Studebaker Corp., South Bend. He was born Oct. 4, 1926, in Chalmers. On June 30, 1950, in Knox, he married Joyce E. Falvey. She survives with four daughters, Margaret Houchens of Zionsville, Ind., Sue Borowy of Glenside, Pa., Mary Kuhn of North Haven, Conn., and Amy Powers of Bristol; two sons, Robert J. of Elkhart and Edwin L. of St. Louis, Mo; and 12 grandchildren. Mr. Cleaveland was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Elks Lodge 425. on March 24, 1994.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 76, District 1, Chalmers, White Co., Indiana1

Family

Joyce Evelyn Falvey b. August 11, 1927, d. August 19, 2018
Marriage*Robert Leo Cleaveland Jr. married Joyce Evelyn Falvey on June 30, 1950 at Knox, Starke Co., Indiana.4,6,7 
Children
  • Robert J. "Bob" Cleaveland6,7
  • Mary Cleaveland6,7
  • Amy Cleaveland6,7
  • Margaret Ann "Peggy" Cleaveland6,7
  • Sue Ellen Cleaveland10,6,7
  • Edwin Leon "Ed" Cleaveland6,7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  4. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
  5. [S2647] Hopewell Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=hushaw&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=36158077&CRid=1862674&df=all&
  6. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Joyce Evelyn Cleaveland obituary in the Aug 23, 2018 edition.
  7. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Robert Cleaveland, Jr. obituary in the Mar 24, 1994 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S5668] Indiana Archives and Records Administratio, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005.

Elsie Alfrieta Dorn1

F, b. May 3, 1891, d. August, 1974
FatherJoshua Elmer Dorn1,2 b. October 6, 1866, d. June 18, 1893
MotherAmy Chalan Conner1,2 b. February 13, 1866, d. 1929
     Elsie Alfrieta Dorn was buried at Bartlett Cemetery, Bartlett, Wheeler Co., Nebraska.3 Her Social Security Number was 506-86-3163.4 She was born on May 3, 1891 at Nebraska.2,4 As of April 23, 1911,her married name was Swain.5 She married Carey Edward "Ed" Swain on April 23, 1911 at Nebraska.5 Elsie Alfrieta Dorn died in August, 1974 at Nebraska at age 83.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 125, District 139, Stocking, Saunders Co., Nebraska2
1910Dwelling 6, District 201, Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska1
1920Dwelling 72, District 262, Sligo, Weld Co., Colorado6
1930Dwelling 2, District 3, Buffalo, Wheeler Co., Nebraska7
1940Dwelling 40, District 92-1, Bartlett, Wheeler Co., Nebraska8

Occupation

1940Store clerk8

Family

Carey Edward "Ed" Swain b. January 29, 1890, d. December, 1967
Marriage*Elsie Alfrieta Dorn married Carey Edward "Ed" Swain on April 23, 1911 at Nebraska.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S8296] Bartlett Cemetery, Wheeler Co., NE, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S8298] Swain Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/28986983/person/12128899912/facts
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S1781] Grand Island Independent, The, From the Wilma Levena Walthers obituary in the Jan 13, 2004 edition.

Victoria Edna Price1

F, b. September 22, 1899, d. March 17, 1984
FatherArthur E. "Art" Price1,2 b. February, 1861, d. 1933
MotherAmy Chalan Conner1,2 b. February 13, 1866, d. 1929
     Victoria Edna Price was buried at Omaha Valley Cemetery, Homer, Dakota Co., Nebraska.3 Her Social Security Number was 505-36-8137.4 She was born on September 22, 1899 at Nebraska; The SSDI has a birth year of 1900.2,3,4 As of circa 1917,her married name was Lucart.5 She married Wilbur McClellan Lucart circa 1917.3,5 Victoria Edna Price died on March 17, 1984 at Nebraska at age 84.3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 125, District 139, Stocking, Saunders Co., Nebraska2
1910Dwelling 6, District 201, Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska1
1920Dwelling 47, District 217, Winnebago, Thurston Co., Nebraska6
1930Dwelling 95, District 17, Winnebago, Thurston Co., Nebraska5
1940Dwelling 58, District 87-16, Winnebago, Thurston Co., Nebraska7

Family

Wilbur McClellan Lucart b. April 6, 1892, d. March 31, 1961
Marriage*Victoria Edna Price married Wilbur McClellan Lucart circa 1917.3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S8297] Omaha Valley Cemetery, Dakota Co., NE, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1547] Oregonian, The, From the Alfaretta Mae Johnson obituary in the Sep 18, 1999 edition.
  9. [S8302] Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes, online http://www.meyerbrothersfuneralhomes.com, From the Mary E. Byrne obituary.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S6041] Unknown compiler, U.S., Chicago and North Western Railroad Employment Records, 1935-1970.
  12. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Christina Price1,2

F, b. circa 1908
FatherArthur E. "Art" Price1,2 b. February, 1861, d. 1933
MotherAmy Chalan Conner1,2 b. February 13, 1866, d. 1929
     Christina Price was born circa 1908 at Nebraska.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 6, District 201, Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska1
1920Dwelling 96, District 252, Grover, Weld Co., Colorado2

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Carey Edward "Ed" Swain1,2,3,4

M, b. January 29, 1890, d. December, 1967
     Carey Edward "Ed" Swain was buried at Bartlett Cemetery, Bartlett, Wheeler Co., Nebraska.2 He was born on January 29, 1890 at Nebraska City, Otoe Co., Nebraska.3,4 He married Elsie Alfrieta Dorn, daughter of Joshua Elmer Dorn and Amy Chalan Conner, on April 23, 1911 at Nebraska.5 Carey Edward "Ed" Swain died in December, 1967 at Nebraska at age 77.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 72, District 262, Sligo, Weld Co., Colorado6
1930Dwelling 2, District 3, Buffalo, Wheeler Co., Nebraska1
1940Dwelling 40, District 92-1, Bartlett, Wheeler Co., Nebraska7

Occupation

1920Farmer6
1930Farmer1
1940General store operator7

Family

Elsie Alfrieta Dorn b. May 3, 1891, d. August, 1974
Marriage*Carey Edward "Ed" Swain married Elsie Alfrieta Dorn, daughter of Joshua Elmer Dorn and Amy Chalan Conner, on April 23, 1911 at Nebraska.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8296] Bartlett Cemetery, Wheeler Co., NE, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S8298] Swain Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/28986983/person/12128899912/facts
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S1781] Grand Island Independent, The, From the Wilma Levena Walthers obituary in the Jan 13, 2004 edition.

Francis Raymond Swain1,2

M, b. November 30, 1912, d. April 5, 1933
FatherCarey Edward "Ed" Swain1,3 b. January 29, 1890, d. December, 1967
MotherElsie Alfrieta Dorn1,3 b. May 3, 1891, d. August, 1974
     Francis Raymond Swain was buried at Bartlett Cemetery, Bartlett, Wheeler Co., Nebraska.2 He was born on November 30, 1912 at Nebraska.1 He died on April 5, 1933 at Nebraska at age 20.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 72, District 262, Sligo, Weld Co., Colorado3
1930Dwelling 2, District 3, Buffalo, Wheeler Co., Nebraska1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8296] Bartlett Cemetery, Wheeler Co., NE, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Wilma Levena Swain1,2,3,4

F, b. July 24, 1916, d. January 12, 2004
FatherCarey Edward "Ed" Swain1,2,3,4 b. January 29, 1890, d. December, 1967
MotherElsie Alfrieta Dorn1,2,3,4 b. May 3, 1891, d. August, 1974
     Wilma Levena Swain was buried at Cottonwood Cemetery, Burwell, Garfield Co., Nebraska.4,5 Her Social Security Number was 507-54-4341.3 Her married name was Walthers.4 She married Leonard Jennings Walthers.4 Wilma Levena Swain was born on July 24, 1916 at Walthill, Thurston Co., Nebraska.3,4,5 She died on January 12, 2004 at Burwell, Garfield Co., Nebraska, at age 87.3,4,5 She BURWELL -- Wilma Levena Walthers, 87, of Burwell died Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Burwell. Burial will be in the Cottonwood Cemetery at Burwell. The Rev. Don Studley will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell. Mrs. Walthers was born July 24, 1916, to Edward and Elsie (Dorn) Swain on the Winnebago Indian Reservation at Walthill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard, on Nov. 3, 1997. Survivors of the immediate family include a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Margaret Walthers of Burwell, and a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Ron Simpson of Burwell. on January 13, 2004.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 72, District 262, Sligo, Weld Co., Colorado2
1930Dwelling 2, District 3, Buffalo, Wheeler Co., Nebraska1
1940Dwelling 49, District 92-6, Ericson, Wheeler Co., Nebraska6

Family

Leonard Jennings Walthers b. January 12, 1915, d. November 3, 1997
Marriage*Wilma Levena Swain married Leonard Jennings Walthers.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1781] Grand Island Independent, The, From the Wilma Levena Walthers obituary in the Jan 13, 2004 edition.
  5. [S8299] Cottonwood Cemetery, Garfield Co., NE, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1781] Grand Island Independent, The, From the Larry Leigh Walthers obituary in the Aug 29, 2006 edition.

William H. Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 8, 1862, d. February 5, 1942
FatherMartin D. Conner1 b. circa 1832
MotherMary E. Kernes1 b. circa 1842
     William H. Conner was buried at Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., California.3 He was born on March 8, 1862 at Illinois.6,4 He married Laura Savanna Raper on May 19, 1880 at Coles Co., Illinois.7,5 William H. Conner died on February 5, 1942 at Santa Barbara Co., California, at age 79.3,4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 18, Neoga Township, Cumberland Co., Illinois1
1900Dwelling 174, District 81, Osage Township, Crawford Co., Kansas6
1910Dwelling 162, District 97, Ward 3, Pittsburg, Crawford Co., Kansas8
1920Dwelling 289, District 98, Ward 2, Pittsburg, Crawford Co., Kansas2
1930Dwelling 154, District 30, Township 3, Santa Barbara Co., California9
1940Dwelling 32, District 42-41, Judicial Township 3, Santa Barbara Co., California10

Occupation

1900School teacher6
1910Flour mill bookkeeper8
1920Security guard2
1930Garage bookkeeper9
1940Teacher10

Family

Laura Savanna Raper b. October, 1862, d. December 16, 1939
Marriage*William H. Conner married Laura Savanna Raper on May 19, 1880 at Coles Co., Illinois.7,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7236] Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  5. [S8321] Illinois State Public Record Offices, Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5534] FamilySearch, Kansas, Births and Christenings Index, 1885-1911.

James G. Conner1

M, b. circa 1864
FatherMartin D. Conner1 b. circa 1832
MotherMary E. Kernes1 b. circa 1842
     James G. Conner was born circa 1864 at Illinois.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 18, Neoga Township, Cumberland Co., Illinois1

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Elmer Lagran Conner1,2,3

M, b. August, 1865, d. before April 11, 1930
FatherMartin D. Conner4 b. circa 1832
MotherMary E. Kernes4 b. circa 1842
     Elmer Lagran Conner was born in August, 1865 at Illinois.5 He married Dora Elizabeth Murphrey on November 27, 1898 at Van Zandt Co., Texas.2 Elmer Lagran Conner died before April 11, 1930; His wife was enumerated as a widow in the 1930 Census.6

Census Records

1870Dwelling 18, Neoga Township, Cumberland Co., Illinois4
1880Dwelling 25, District 60, Seven Hickory, Coles Co., IllinoisEnumerated in the household of his brother-in-law Benjamin Redmond1
1900Dwelling 228, District 128, Justice Precinct 3, Van Zandt Co., Texas5
1910Dwelling 14, District 116, Ward 5, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas7
1920Dwelling 61, District 170, Jefferson Ward, Portsmouth, Virginia8

Occupation

1900Farmer5
1910House painter7
1920House painter8

Family

Dora Elizabeth Murphrey b. February 18, 1876, d. February 6, 1962
Marriage*Elmer Lagran Conner married Dora Elizabeth Murphrey on November 27, 1898 at Van Zandt Co., Texas.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6210] Unknown compiler, Texas, County Marriages, 1817-1965.
  3. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Infant Conner1

M, b. circa May, 1870
FatherMartin D. Conner1 b. circa 1832
MotherMary E. Kernes1 b. circa 1842
     Infant Conner was born circa May, 1870 at Cumberland Co., Illinois.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 18, Neoga Township, Cumberland Co., Illinois1

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Laura Savanna Raper1,2

F, b. October, 1862, d. December 16, 1939
     Laura Savanna Raper was buried at Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., California.3 She was born in October, 1862 at Illinois.4 As of May 19, 1880,her married name was Conner.1 She married William H. Conner, son of Martin D. Conner and Mary E. Kernes, on May 19, 1880 at Coles Co., Illinois.1,2 Laura Savanna Raper died on December 16, 1939 at Santa Barbara Co., California, at age 77.3,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 174, District 81, Osage Township, Crawford Co., Kansas4
1910Dwelling 162, District 97, Ward 3, Pittsburg, Crawford Co., Kansas6
1920Dwelling 289, District 98, Ward 2, Pittsburg, Crawford Co., Kansas7
1930Dwelling 154, District 30, Township 3, Santa Barbara Co., California8

Family

William H. Conner b. March 8, 1862, d. February 5, 1942
Marriage*Laura Savanna Raper married William H. Conner, son of Martin D. Conner and Mary E. Kernes, on May 19, 1880 at Coles Co., Illinois.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  2. [S8321] Illinois State Public Record Offices, Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  3. [S7236] Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4043] California Department of Health and Welfare, California, Death Index, 1905-1939.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5534] FamilySearch, Kansas, Births and Christenings Index, 1885-1911.

Mary Beatrix Conner1,2

F, b. August 6, 1883, d. July 6, 1972
FatherWilliam H. Conner1 b. March 8, 1862, d. February 5, 1942
MotherLaura Savanna Raper1 b. October, 1862, d. December 16, 1939
     Mary Beatrix Conner was buried at Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., California.3 Her Social Security Number was 559-07-3619.4 She was born on August 6, 1883 at Kansas.1,4,5,3 As of November 4, 1906,her married name was Shannon.6 She married Charles Roscoe Shannon on November 4, 1906 at Crawford Co., Kansas.6 Mary Beatrix Conner died on July 6, 1972 at Santa Barbara Co., California, at age 88.5,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 174, District 81, Osage Township, Crawford Co., Kansas1
1910Dwelling 23, District 97, Ward 3, Pittsburg, Crawford Co., Kansas2
1930Dwelling 172, District 24, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., California7
1940Dwelling 1, District 42-32, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., California8

Family

Charles Roscoe Shannon b. May 14, 1883, d. January 24, 1959
Marriage*Mary Beatrix Conner married Charles Roscoe Shannon on November 4, 1906 at Crawford Co., Kansas.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7236] Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  6. [S7746] Unknown compiler, Kansas, County Marriage Records, 1811-1911.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Fain Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. March 22, 1893, d. October 28, 1973
FatherWilliam H. Conner1 b. March 8, 1862, d. February 5, 1942
MotherLaura Savanna Raper1 b. October, 1862, d. December 16, 1939
     His Social Security Number was 546-12-4951.5 William Fain Conner was born on March 22, 1893 at Altamont, Labette Co., Kansas.1,3,5,6,4,7 He married Ruth Unknown before 1920.8 William Fain Conner married Dessa Myrtle Scott circa 1928.9,10 William Fain Conner died on October 28, 1973 at Santa Barbara Co., California, at age 80.5,6,7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 174, District 81, Osage Township, Crawford Co., Kansas1
1910Dwelling 162, District 97, Ward 3, Pittsburg, Crawford Co., Kansas2
1920Dwelling 128, District 100, Ward 2, Pittsburg, Crawford Co., Kansas8
1930Dwelling 434, District 23, Pittsburg, Crawford Co., Kansas10
1940Dwelling 112, District 42-32, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., California11

Occupation

1920Wholesale flour salesman8
1930Grist mill executor10
1940Real estate broker11

Family 1

Ruth Unknown b. circa 1891
Marriage*William Fain Conner married Ruth Unknown before 1920.8 

Family 2

Dessa Myrtle Scott b. October, 1894, d. January 26, 1935
Marriage*William Fain Conner married Dessa Myrtle Scott circa 1928.9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S8322] Trentonian, The, From the Philip N. Conner obituary in the Oct 18, 2006 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Elmer Albertus Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 27, 1896, d. April 9, 1948
FatherWilliam H. Conner1,6,2,7,8 b. March 8, 1862, d. February 5, 1942
MotherLaura Savanna Raper1,6,2,7 b. October, 1862, d. December 16, 1939
     Elmer Albertus Conner was buried at Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., California.5 He was born on January 27, 1896 at McCune, Crawford Co., Kansas.1,3,4 He died on April 9, 1948 at Santa Barbara Co., California, at age 52.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 174, District 81, Osage Township, Crawford Co., Kansas1
1910Dwelling 162, District 97, Ward 3, Pittsburg, Crawford Co., Kansas6
1920Dwelling 289, District 98, Ward 2, Pittsburg, Crawford Co., Kansas2
1930Dwelling 154, District 30, Township 3, Santa Barbara Co., California7
1940Dwelling 32, District 42-41, Judicial Township 3, Santa Barbara Co., California8

Occupation

1920Office clerk2
1930Poultry man7
1940Gardener8

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  5. [S7236] Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Irene Catherine Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. January 24, 1898, d. September 23, 1987
FatherWilliam H. Conner1,2,4 b. March 8, 1862, d. February 5, 1942
MotherLaura Savanna Raper1,2,4 b. October, 1862, d. December 16, 1939
     Irene Catherine Conner was buried at Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., California.5 Her Social Security Number was 555-01-0770.6 She was born on January 24, 1898 at McCune, Crawford Co., Kansas.1,3,6,4 As of circa 1916,her married name was English.7 She married Paul Dozier English circa 1916.7 Irene Catherine Conner died on September 23, 1987 at Santa Barbara Co., California, at age 89.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 174, District 81, Osage Township, Crawford Co., Kansas1
1910Dwelling 162, District 97, Ward 3, Pittsburg, Crawford Co., Kansas2
1920Dwelling 289, District 98, Ward 2, Pittsburg, Crawford Co., Kansas8
1930Dwelling 335, District 24, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., California7
1940Dwelling 164, District 42-41, Hope District township 3, Santa Barbara Co., California9

Occupation

1940Laundrywoman9

Family

Paul Dozier English b. January 25, 1889, d. May 19, 1974
Marriage*Irene Catherine Conner married Paul Dozier English circa 1916.7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S5534] FamilySearch, Kansas, Births and Christenings Index, 1885-1911.
  5. [S7236] Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Paul Dozier English1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 25, 1889, d. May 19, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 555-01-2095.6 Paul Dozier English was buried at Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., California.4 He was born on January 25, 1889 at Osceola, St Clair Co., Missouri.2,7,6,8 He married Irene Catherine Conner, daughter of William H. Conner and Laura Savanna Raper, circa 1916.3 Paul Dozier English died on May 19, 1974 at Santa Barbara Co., California, at age 85.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 289, District 98, Ward 2, Pittsburg, Crawford Co., Kansas1
1930Dwelling 335, District 24, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., California3
1940Dwelling 164, District 42-41, Hope District township 3, Santa Barbara Co., California5

Occupation

1920Office driver1
1930Auto fender works manager3
1940Garage fenderman5

Family

Irene Catherine Conner b. January 24, 1898, d. September 23, 1987
Marriage*Paul Dozier English married Irene Catherine Conner, daughter of William H. Conner and Laura Savanna Raper, circa 1916.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7236] Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  8. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.

Ruth Unknown1

F, b. circa 1891
     Ruth Unknown was born circa 1891 at Kansas.1 As of before 1920,her married name was Conner.1 She married William Fain Conner, son of William H. Conner and Laura Savanna Raper, before 1920.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 128, District 100, Ward 2, Pittsburg, Crawford Co., Kansas1

Family

William Fain Conner b. March 22, 1893, d. October 28, 1973
Marriage*Ruth Unknown married William Fain Conner, son of William H. Conner and Laura Savanna Raper, before 1920.1 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Donald Dozier English1,2,3,4

M, b. January 17, 1926, d. July 31, 1948
FatherPaul Dozier English1,3 b. January 25, 1889, d. May 19, 1974
MotherIrene Catherine Conner1,3 b. January 24, 1898, d. September 23, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 564-26-4258.5 Donald Dozier English was buried at Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., California.2 He was born on January 17, 1926 at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., California.6,4,5 He died on July 31, 1948 at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., California, at age 22.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 335, District 24, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., California1
1940Dwelling 164, District 42-41, Hope District township 3, Santa Barbara Co., California3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7236] Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Benjamin T. Redmond1,2,3

M, b. August 27, 1851, d. May 15, 1929
     Benjamin T. Redmond was buried at Lebanon City Cemetery, Lebanon, Laclede Co., Missouri.3 He was born on August 27, 1851 at Ohio.3,2 He married Ann/Anna M. Conner, daughter of Martin D. Conner and Mary E. Kernes, on March 2, 1879 at Coles Co., Illinois.1 Benjamin T. Redmond died on May 15, 1929 at Missouri at age 77.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 25, District 60, Seven Hickory, Coles Co., Illinois2
1885Elm Grove, Labette Co., Kansas4
1900Dwelling 403, District 29, Mattoon Township, Coles Co., Illinois5
1920Dwelling 119, District 96, Honey Creek, Henry Co., Missouri6

Occupation

1880Farmer2
1885Farmer4
1900Carpenter5

Family

Ann/Anna M. Conner b. circa May, 1860, d. before June 8, 1900
Marriage*Benjamin T. Redmond married Ann/Anna M. Conner, daughter of Martin D. Conner and Mary E. Kernes, on March 2, 1879 at Coles Co., Illinois.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S8310] Lebanon City Cemetery, Laclede Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S1890] Kansas State Historical Society, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.