Lester Strain1

b. March 1884
Family
Father*Dewitt C. Strain1,3 b. 29 Feb 1856, d. 19 Mar 1922
Mother*Mary Isadora Creech1,2 b. 17 Jan 1857, d. 4 Nov 1894
Birth*March 1884Lester Strain was born in March 1884 or on 28 December 1883 in Illinois.4,5 
(Son) Census State NE 18858 June 1885Lester was listed on the 1885 Nebraska State census taken on 06 and 8 June 1885 in the household of his parents in Davenport, Thayer County, Nebraska. He was one year old.6 
(Son) Death4 November 1894He was 10 years old when his mother died on 4 November 1894 at age 37 of Cancer, after an illness of several months. Her death left Lester's father with at least six young children between the ages of eighteen months and the middle teens.2,7 
(Son) Marriage7 September 1896Two years after his mother's death, his father married a second time, on 7 September 1896, to Theresa Bollinger, who had also been married before, and had no surviving children.8,9 
(Stepson) Death21 December 1899His stepmother, Mary Theresa (Bollinger) Strain, died at age 35 on 21 December 1899 when Lester was 15 years old. Her death left Lester's father a widower for a second time, and with another daughter who had been born five days before her mother's death.10,11,9 
(Son) Census US 19004 June 1900Lester was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 4 June 1900 in the household of his widowed father on Railroad Street, Lovington, Moultrie County, Illinois. He was 16 years old, had attended school for eight months of the census year, and was able to read, write, and to speak English.11,12 
(Son) Marriage20 July 1900His father married a third time on 20 July 1900 to Dora (Downs) Groves Plowman, who had also been married twice before. Lester, and three other of his six surviving siblings, were living with their father in 1900, and Dora, who was twice divorced, had three children from her first marriage, Clarence Edward Groves, Pearl Groves and Millie Groves, none of whom were still living with their mother.13 
(Son) Divorce25 March 1902The separation and likely divorce of his father and stepmother, Dora, was front page news in Lovington, Moultrie County, Illinois. The article, titled "This Marriage a Failure", reported that, earlier, the couple had separated by mutual agreement and signed papers relinquishing all claims against the property of the other and that Mrs. Strain had returned to her former home near Chicago. Then later, on Tuesday, 25 March 1902, she went back and attempted to take forcible possession of the Strain domicile. It was reported that she broke into the house but was ousted by Mr. Strain and officer Pepperdine and given hours in which to leave town or answer to the charge of house-breaking and theft.

The couple, the newspaper stated, had become acquainted with each other through correspondence about two years before, and were married immediately, but had not lived "happily ever after". It was later learned by the newspaper that Dora drove to Sullivan after being ejected from the premises and sought to bring proceedings of some kind against DeWitt, although she was not able to secure a lawyer who would take her case so she drove back to Hammond and took the Wabash Wednesday morning, March 26, for Chicago.14 
(Son) Marriage28 November 1902His father married a fourth time, on 28 November 1902, to Ida May Dartsch, who had not been married before. Their nuptials were performed by the Reverend J. P. Edgar at the Strain family home on South Railroad Street, Lovington, with only family and a few intimate friends invited as witnesses. A wedding supper was served immediately after the ceremony.15,3,16,17 
(Son) Relocation1904In the Fall of 1904, his father and stepmother sold their household goods in Illinois and moved with their family to Los Angeles County, California. All except one of the children either moved with their father to California, or followed later. The exception was Lester's brother, John, who remained for a short time in Illinois and then relocated with his wife and children to, first Nevada, before settling in Clatsop County, Oregon.18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Lester Strain, Memorial# 85527551. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Isadora (Creech) Strain, Memorial# 48361735.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, DeWitt Clinton Strain, Memorial# 24447034.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lester Strain, Memorial# 85527551, reporting his date of birth as 28 December 1883.
  5. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of DeWitt C. Strain, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lovington, Moultrie, Illinois; Roll: 332; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0100; reporting Lester's date of birth as March 1884. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2426] Nebraska, State Census Collection, 1860-1885, online at www.ancestry.com, household of D. C. and Mary I. Strain, National Archives and Records Administration; Nebraska State Census; Year: 1885; Series/Record Group: M352; County: Thayer; Township: Davenport; Page: 8. Hereinafter cited as Nebraska, State Census Collection, 1860-1885.
  7. [S2801] Death of Mary Isadora (Creech) Strain, 1894, Illinois, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Review, (Decatur, Illinois), Friday, November 9, 1894, Page 7, (Downloaded on April 16, 2025), reporting that Mrs. D. C. Strain had died on Sunday, 4 November 1894 after an Illness of several months; that all that loving hands could do for her was of no avail, as she was a sufferer from a cancer; that she left a husband and several children; that her remains were taken to Strain Cemetery, west of town, for interment. Hereinafter cited as Death of Mary Isadora (Creech) Strain, 1894, Illinois.
  8. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dewitt C Strain, age 40, born about 1856, and Teresa Bollinger, age 33, born about 1863, on 7 September 1896 in Marion County, Illinois, USA. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  9. [S2798] Obituary of Mary Theresa (Bollinger) Strain 1900 Illinois, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Lovington Reporter, (Lovington, Illinois), Friday, January 5, 1900, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 16, 2025), reporting that Mrs. D. C. Strain had died of heart failure in her home on Railroad Street on the morning of 21 December 1899 after being ill since the birth of her daughter on 16 December; that Mary Teresa Bollinger, daughter of Conrad and Mary, was born at Salem, Marion County on December 26, 1863; that she united with "David" C. Strain in 1896. Note: Much of the article has been damaged and cut and is impossible to read. Hereinafter cited as Obituary of Mary Theresa (Bollinger) Strain 1900 Illinois.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Teresa (Bolinger) Strain, Memorial# 82706351.
  11. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of DeWitt C. Strain, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lovington, Moultrie, Illinois; Roll: 332; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0100.
  12. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of May Strain, age 7, as an adopted daughter in the household of Dorcus M. Edwards, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marrowbone, Moultrie, Illinois; Roll: 332; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0103.
  13. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dora Downs Plowman and Dewitt C Strain on 20 July 1900 in Will County, Illinois, USA. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  14. [S2799] D. C. Strain and Dora (Downs) Groves 1900 Illinois Marriage a Failure, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Lovington Reporter, (Lovington, Illinois), Friday, March 28, 1902, Page 1, (Downloaded on Apr 16, 2025), reporting under the title, "This Marriage a Failure, that several weeks ago, D. C. Strain and his wife separated by mutual agreement and signed papers relinquishing all claims against the property of the other and that Mrs. Strain returned to her former home near Chicago; that Tuesday morning, March 25, she came back and attempted to take forcible possession of the Strain domicile; that she broke into the house but was ousted by Mr. Strain and officer Pepperdine and given hours in which to leave town or answer to the charge of house-breaking and theft; that Mr. Strain had become acquainted with the woman by correspondence about two years before and were married immediately, but had not lived "happily ever after"; that later it was learned by the newspaper that Mrs. Strain drove to Sullivan after being ejected from the premises and sought to bring proceedings of some kind against Mr. Strain; that she was not able to secure a lawyer who would take her case so she drove back to Hammond and took the Wabash Wednesday morning, March 26, for Chicago. Hereinafter cited as D. C. Strain and Dora (Downs) Groves 1900 Illinois Marriage a Failure.
  15. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ida May (Dartsch) Strain, Memorial# 24447035.
  16. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dewitt C Strain, age 46, born about 1856, son of John A Strain and Peninah Walker, and Ida May Dartsch, age 35, born about 1867, daughter of Carl and Anna E Dartsch, married in 1902 in Moultrie County, Illinois, USA, referencing various Illinois County Courthouses.
  17. [S2800] D. C. Strain and Ida Dartsch 1902 Illinois Marriage, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Lovington Reporter, (Lovington, Illinois), Friday, November 28, 1902, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 16, 2025), reporting under the title, "Strain-Dartch", which should have been spelled "Dartsch", that D. C. Strain of Lovington and Ida Dartsch of Geneseo, Henry County, Illinois, were united in marriage on Thursday evening, November 27, 1902 at Mr. Strain's residence on South Railroad street by the Reverend J. P. Edgar; that only a few intimate friends and relatives were present; that supper was served immediately after the ceremony; and that Mr. and Mrs. Strain would reside in Lovington. Hereinafter cited as D. C. Strain and Ida Dartsch 1902 Illinois Marriage.
  18. [S2809] D. C. Strain and Family 1904 Relocation from Illinois to California, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Review, (Decatur, Illinois), Saturday, October 8, 1904, Page 3, (Downloaded on April 16, 2025), reporting that D. C. Strain had a sale of his household goods Saturday; that Mr. Strain and family would leave in a few days for Los Angeles, California, to make their future home. Hereinafter cited as D. C. Strain and Family 1904 Relocation from Illinois to California.
  19. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of DeWitt C. and Ida M. Strain, Year: 1910; Census Place: Glendora, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_79; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1374092. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  20. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of DeWitt C. and Ida M. Strain, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lemoore, Kings, California; Roll: T625_101; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 126. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  21. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles A. and Leneva M. Strain, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dora, Moultrie, Illinois; Roll: T624_314; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1374327.
  22. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles A. and Neva M. Strain, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Antonio, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_119; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 555.
  23. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Alice Strain, Year: 1910; Census Place: New River, Churchill, Nevada; Roll: T624_858; Page: 6a; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1374871.
  24. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John A. and Alyce Strain, Year: 1920; Census Place: Astoria Ward 1, Clatsop, Oregon; Roll: T625_1492; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 62.
  25. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Lester and Olla E. Strain, Year: 1910; Census Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 74, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_83; Page: 12b; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1374096.
  26. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Edward Strain as a lodger in the household of William H. and Margaret L. Silzle, Year: 1910; Census Place: Glendora, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_79; Pages: 4a and 4b; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1374092.
  27. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James Ed and Mable Strain, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lemoore, Kings, California; Roll: T625_101; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 126.
  28. [S2096] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, 1952 obituary for Mrs. Ida Strain, reporting that all three of her stepdaughters, Mrs. Bessie Wixon, Mrs. Terrisa White, and Mae Biddle, all resided in Fresno, California; viewed at https://www.newspapers.com/image/707235188/,0.42683655,0.3943197,0.5277359&xid=3355. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.

Lillian May Strain1

b. 4 May 1893
Family
Father*Dewitt C. Strain1,2 b. 29 Feb 1856, d. 19 Mar 1922
Mother*Mary Isadora Creech1,3 b. 17 Jan 1857, d. 4 Nov 1894
Birth*4 May 1893Lillian May Strain was born on 4 May 1893 in Illinois.1,4 
Name VariationShe was also recorded as May Strain.4 
(Daughter) Death4 November 1894She was eighteen months old when her mother died on 4 November 1894 at age 37 of Cancer, after an illness of several months. Her death left Lillian's father with at least six young children between the ages of eighteen months and the middle teens.3,5 
(Daughter) Marriage7 September 1896Two years after her mother's death, her father married a second time, on 7 September 1896, to Theresa Bollinger, who had also been married before, and had no surviving children.6,7 
(Stepdaughter) Death21 December 1899Her stepmother, Mary Theresa (Bollinger) Strain, died at age 35 on 21 December 1899 when Lillian was 6 years old. Her death left Lillian's father a widower for a second time, and with another daughter who had been born five days before her mother's death.8,9,7 
Census US 1900*4 June 1900She was enumerated as May Strain, and an adopted daughter, in the household of Dorcus M. Edwards on the 1900 census taken on 4 June 1900 in Marrowbone, Moultrie County, Illinois. May was 7 years old, was able to read, write and to speak English, and had attended school for seven months of the census year.4 
(Daughter) Marriage20 July 1900Her father married a third time on 20 July 1900 to Dora (Downs) Groves Plowman, who had also been married twice before. Four of Lillian's six surviving siblings were living with their father in 1900, and Dora, who was twice divorced, had three children from her first marriage, Clarence Edward Groves, Pearl Groves and Millie Groves, none of whom were still living with their mother.10 
(Daughter) Divorce25 March 1902The separation and likely divorce of her father and stepmother, Dora, was front page news in Lovington, Moultrie County, Illinois. The article, titled "This Marriage a Failure", reported that, earlier, the couple had separated by mutual agreement and signed papers relinquishing all claims against the property of the other and that Mrs. Strain had returned to her former home near Chicago. Then later, on Tuesday, 25 March 1902, she went back and attempted to take forcible possession of the Strain domicile. It was reported that she broke into the house but was ousted by Mr. Strain and officer Pepperdine and given hours in which to leave town or answer to the charge of house-breaking and theft.

The couple, the newspaper stated, had become acquainted with each other through correspondence about two years before, and were married immediately, but had not lived "happily ever after". It was later learned by the newspaper that Dora drove to Sullivan after being ejected from the premises and sought to bring proceedings of some kind against DeWitt, although she was not able to secure a lawyer who would take her case so she drove back to Hammond and took the Wabash Wednesday morning, March 26, for Chicago.11 
(Daughter) Marriage28 November 1902Her father married a fourth time, on 28 November 1902, to Ida May Dartsch, who had not been married before. Their nuptials were performed by the Reverend J. P. Edgar at the Strain family home on South Railroad Street, Lovington, with only family and a few intimate friends invited as witnesses. A wedding supper was served immediately after the ceremony.12,2,13,14 
(Daughter) Relocation1904In the Fall of 1904, her father and stepmother sold their household goods in Illinois and moved with their family to Los Angeles County, California. All except one of the children either moved with their father to California, or followed later. The exception was Lillian's brother, John, who remained for a short time in Illinois and then relocated with his wife and children to, first Nevada, before settling in Clatsop County, Oregon.15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25 
Census US 1910*21 April 1910She was enumerated as May Strain and a lodger in the household of Slade Freer, who was a Minister, on the 1910 census taken on 21 April 1910 at 1510 West 6th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. May was 17 years old, and able to read and write.26 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Lillian May (Strain) Buddle, Memorial# 44905686. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, DeWitt Clinton Strain, Memorial# 24447034.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Isadora (Creech) Strain, Memorial# 48361735.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of May Strain, age 7, as an adopted daughter in the household of Dorcus M. Edwards, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marrowbone, Moultrie, Illinois; Roll: 332; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0103. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2801] Death of Mary Isadora (Creech) Strain, 1894, Illinois, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Review, (Decatur, Illinois), Friday, November 9, 1894, Page 7, (Downloaded on April 16, 2025), reporting that Mrs. D. C. Strain had died on Sunday, 4 November 1894 after an Illness of several months; that all that loving hands could do for her was of no avail, as she was a sufferer from a cancer; that she left a husband and several children; that her remains were taken to Strain Cemetery, west of town, for interment. Hereinafter cited as Death of Mary Isadora (Creech) Strain, 1894, Illinois.
  6. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dewitt C Strain, age 40, born about 1856, and Teresa Bollinger, age 33, born about 1863, on 7 September 1896 in Marion County, Illinois, USA. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  7. [S2798] Obituary of Mary Theresa (Bollinger) Strain 1900 Illinois, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Lovington Reporter, (Lovington, Illinois), Friday, January 5, 1900, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 16, 2025), reporting that Mrs. D. C. Strain had died of heart failure in her home on Railroad Street on the morning of 21 December 1899 after being ill since the birth of her daughter on 16 December; that Mary Teresa Bollinger, daughter of Conrad and Mary, was born at Salem, Marion County on December 26, 1863; that she united with "David" C. Strain in 1896. Note: Much of the article has been damaged and cut and is impossible to read. Hereinafter cited as Obituary of Mary Theresa (Bollinger) Strain 1900 Illinois.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Teresa (Bolinger) Strain, Memorial# 82706351.
  9. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of DeWitt C. Strain, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lovington, Moultrie, Illinois; Roll: 332; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0100.
  10. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dora Downs Plowman and Dewitt C Strain on 20 July 1900 in Will County, Illinois, USA. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  11. [S2799] D. C. Strain and Dora (Downs) Groves 1900 Illinois Marriage a Failure, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Lovington Reporter, (Lovington, Illinois), Friday, March 28, 1902, Page 1, (Downloaded on Apr 16, 2025), reporting under the title, "This Marriage a Failure, that several weeks ago, D. C. Strain and his wife separated by mutual agreement and signed papers relinquishing all claims against the property of the other and that Mrs. Strain returned to her former home near Chicago; that Tuesday morning, March 25, she came back and attempted to take forcible possession of the Strain domicile; that she broke into the house but was ousted by Mr. Strain and officer Pepperdine and given hours in which to leave town or answer to the charge of house-breaking and theft; that Mr. Strain had become acquainted with the woman by correspondence about two years before and were married immediately, but had not lived "happily ever after"; that later it was learned by the newspaper that Mrs. Strain drove to Sullivan after being ejected from the premises and sought to bring proceedings of some kind against Mr. Strain; that she was not able to secure a lawyer who would take her case so she drove back to Hammond and took the Wabash Wednesday morning, March 26, for Chicago. Hereinafter cited as D. C. Strain and Dora (Downs) Groves 1900 Illinois Marriage a Failure.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ida May (Dartsch) Strain, Memorial# 24447035.
  13. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dewitt C Strain, age 46, born about 1856, son of John A Strain and Peninah Walker, and Ida May Dartsch, age 35, born about 1867, daughter of Carl and Anna E Dartsch, married in 1902 in Moultrie County, Illinois, USA, referencing various Illinois County Courthouses.
  14. [S2800] D. C. Strain and Ida Dartsch 1902 Illinois Marriage, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Lovington Reporter, (Lovington, Illinois), Friday, November 28, 1902, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 16, 2025), reporting under the title, "Strain-Dartch", which should have been spelled "Dartsch", that D. C. Strain of Lovington and Ida Dartsch of Geneseo, Henry County, Illinois, were united in marriage on Thursday evening, November 27, 1902 at Mr. Strain's residence on South Railroad street by the Reverend J. P. Edgar; that only a few intimate friends and relatives were present; that supper was served immediately after the ceremony; and that Mr. and Mrs. Strain would reside in Lovington. Hereinafter cited as D. C. Strain and Ida Dartsch 1902 Illinois Marriage.
  15. [S2809] D. C. Strain and Family 1904 Relocation from Illinois to California, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Review, (Decatur, Illinois), Saturday, October 8, 1904, Page 3, (Downloaded on April 16, 2025), reporting that D. C. Strain had a sale of his household goods Saturday; that Mr. Strain and family would leave in a few days for Los Angeles, California, to make their future home. Hereinafter cited as D. C. Strain and Family 1904 Relocation from Illinois to California.
  16. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of DeWitt C. and Ida M. Strain, Year: 1910; Census Place: Glendora, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_79; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1374092. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of DeWitt C. and Ida M. Strain, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lemoore, Kings, California; Roll: T625_101; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 126. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles A. and Leneva M. Strain, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dora, Moultrie, Illinois; Roll: T624_314; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1374327.
  19. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles A. and Neva M. Strain, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Antonio, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_119; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 555.
  20. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Alice Strain, Year: 1910; Census Place: New River, Churchill, Nevada; Roll: T624_858; Page: 6a; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1374871.
  21. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John A. and Alyce Strain, Year: 1920; Census Place: Astoria Ward 1, Clatsop, Oregon; Roll: T625_1492; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 62.
  22. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Lester and Olla E. Strain, Year: 1910; Census Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 74, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_83; Page: 12b; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1374096.
  23. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Edward Strain as a lodger in the household of William H. and Margaret L. Silzle, Year: 1910; Census Place: Glendora, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_79; Pages: 4a and 4b; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1374092.
  24. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James Ed and Mable Strain, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lemoore, Kings, California; Roll: T625_101; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 126.
  25. [S2096] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, 1952 obituary for Mrs. Ida Strain, reporting that all three of her stepdaughters, Mrs. Bessie Wixon, Mrs. Terrisa White, and Mae Biddle, all resided in Fresno, California; viewed at https://www.newspapers.com/image/707235188/,0.42683655,0.3943197,0.5277359&xid=3355. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
  26. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of May Strain, (her name recorded as Mary by the census taker), age 17, as a lodger in the household of Slade Freer, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oklahoma City Ward 2, Oklahoma, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1266; Page: 10a; Enumeration District: 0207; FHL microfilm: 1375279.

Theresa Strain1

b. 16 December 1899
Family
Father*Dewitt C. Strain1 b. 29 Feb 1856, d. 19 Mar 1922
Mother*Theresa Bollinger1 b. 26 Dec 1863, d. 21 Dec 1899
Birth*16 December 1899Theresa Strain was born on 16 December 1899 in Lovington, Moultrie County, Illinois, five days before the death of her mother.1,2,3 
(Daughter) Death21 December 1899Her mother died at age 35 on 21 December 1899, five days after Theresa's birth, leaving her father a widower for a second and with four other children between the ages of 6 and 15 years from his earlier marriage.2,1,3 
(Daughter) Census US 19004 June 1900Theresa was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 4 June 1900 in the household of her widowed father on Railroad Street, Lovington, Moultrie County, Illinois. She was five months old.1,4 
(Daughter) Marriage20 July 1900Her father married a third time on 20 July 1900 to Dora (Downs) Groves Plowman, who had also been married twice before. Theresa, and three other of her six surviving siblings, were living with their father in 1900, and Dora, who was twice divorced, had three children from her first marriage, Clarence Edward Groves, Pearl Groves and Millie Groves, none of whom were still living with their mother.5 
(Daughter) Divorce25 March 1902The separation and likely divorce of her father and stepmother, Dora, was front page news in Lovington, Moultrie County, Illinois. The article, titled "This Marriage a Failure", reported that, earlier, the couple had separated by mutual agreement and signed papers relinquishing all claims against the property of the other and that Mrs. Strain had returned to her former home near Chicago. Then later, on Tuesday, 25 March 1902, she went back and attempted to take forcible possession of the Strain domicile. It was reported that she broke into the house but was ousted by Mr. Strain and officer Pepperdine and given hours in which to leave town or answer to the charge of house-breaking and theft.

The couple, the newspaper stated, had become acquainted with each other through correspondence about two years before, and were married immediately, but had not lived "happily ever after". It was later learned by the newspaper that Dora drove to Sullivan after being ejected from the premises and sought to bring proceedings of some kind against DeWitt, although she was not able to secure a lawyer who would take her case so she drove back to Hammond and took the Wabash Wednesday morning, March 26, for Chicago.6 
(Daughter) Marriage28 November 1902Her father married a fourth time, on 28 November 1902, to Ida May Dartsch, who had not been married before. Their nuptials were performed by the Reverend J. P. Edgar at the Strain family home on South Railroad Street, Lovington, with only family and a few intimate friends invited as witnesses. A wedding supper was served immediately after the ceremony.7,8,9,10 
(Daughter) Relocation1904In the Fall of 1904, her father and stepmother sold their household goods in Illinois and moved with their family to Los Angeles County, California. All except one of the children either moved with their father to California, or followed later. The exception was Theresa's brother, John, who remained for a short time in Illinois and then relocated with his wife and children to, first Nevada, before settling in Clatsop County, Oregon.11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21 
(Daughter) Census US 191029 April 1910Theresa was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 29 April 1910 in the household of her father and stepmother on Michigan Avenue, Glendora, Los Angeles County, California. She was 10 years old, had attended school within the census year, and was able to read, write and to speak English.12 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of DeWitt C. Strain, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lovington, Moultrie, Illinois; Roll: 332; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0100. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Teresa (Bolinger) Strain, Memorial# 82706351. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S2798] Obituary of Mary Theresa (Bollinger) Strain 1900 Illinois, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Lovington Reporter, (Lovington, Illinois), Friday, January 5, 1900, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 16, 2025), reporting that Mrs. D. C. Strain had died of heart failure in her home on Railroad Street on the morning of 21 December 1899 after being ill since the birth of her daughter on 16 December; that Mary Teresa Bollinger, daughter of Conrad and Mary, was born at Salem, Marion County on December 26, 1863; that she united with "David" C. Strain in 1896. Note: Much of the article has been damaged and cut and is impossible to read. Hereinafter cited as Obituary of Mary Theresa (Bollinger) Strain 1900 Illinois.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of May Strain, age 7, as an adopted daughter in the household of Dorcus M. Edwards, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marrowbone, Moultrie, Illinois; Roll: 332; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0103.
  5. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dora Downs Plowman and Dewitt C Strain on 20 July 1900 in Will County, Illinois, USA. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  6. [S2799] D. C. Strain and Dora (Downs) Groves 1900 Illinois Marriage a Failure, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Lovington Reporter, (Lovington, Illinois), Friday, March 28, 1902, Page 1, (Downloaded on Apr 16, 2025), reporting under the title, "This Marriage a Failure, that several weeks ago, D. C. Strain and his wife separated by mutual agreement and signed papers relinquishing all claims against the property of the other and that Mrs. Strain returned to her former home near Chicago; that Tuesday morning, March 25, she came back and attempted to take forcible possession of the Strain domicile; that she broke into the house but was ousted by Mr. Strain and officer Pepperdine and given hours in which to leave town or answer to the charge of house-breaking and theft; that Mr. Strain had become acquainted with the woman by correspondence about two years before and were married immediately, but had not lived "happily ever after"; that later it was learned by the newspaper that Mrs. Strain drove to Sullivan after being ejected from the premises and sought to bring proceedings of some kind against Mr. Strain; that she was not able to secure a lawyer who would take her case so she drove back to Hammond and took the Wabash Wednesday morning, March 26, for Chicago. Hereinafter cited as D. C. Strain and Dora (Downs) Groves 1900 Illinois Marriage a Failure.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ida May (Dartsch) Strain, Memorial# 24447035.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, DeWitt Clinton Strain, Memorial# 24447034.
  9. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dewitt C Strain, age 46, born about 1856, son of John A Strain and Peninah Walker, and Ida May Dartsch, age 35, born about 1867, daughter of Carl and Anna E Dartsch, married in 1902 in Moultrie County, Illinois, USA, referencing various Illinois County Courthouses. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  10. [S2800] D. C. Strain and Ida Dartsch 1902 Illinois Marriage, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Lovington Reporter, (Lovington, Illinois), Friday, November 28, 1902, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 16, 2025), reporting under the title, "Strain-Dartch", which should have been spelled "Dartsch", that D. C. Strain of Lovington and Ida Dartsch of Geneseo, Henry County, Illinois, were united in marriage on Thursday evening, November 27, 1902 at Mr. Strain's residence on South Railroad street by the Reverend J. P. Edgar; that only a few intimate friends and relatives were present; that supper was served immediately after the ceremony; and that Mr. and Mrs. Strain would reside in Lovington. Hereinafter cited as D. C. Strain and Ida Dartsch 1902 Illinois Marriage.
  11. [S2809] D. C. Strain and Family 1904 Relocation from Illinois to California, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Review, (Decatur, Illinois), Saturday, October 8, 1904, Page 3, (Downloaded on April 16, 2025), reporting that D. C. Strain had a sale of his household goods Saturday; that Mr. Strain and family would leave in a few days for Los Angeles, California, to make their future home. Hereinafter cited as D. C. Strain and Family 1904 Relocation from Illinois to California.
  12. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of DeWitt C. and Ida M. Strain, Year: 1910; Census Place: Glendora, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_79; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1374092. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of DeWitt C. and Ida M. Strain, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lemoore, Kings, California; Roll: T625_101; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 126. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles A. and Leneva M. Strain, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dora, Moultrie, Illinois; Roll: T624_314; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1374327.
  15. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles A. and Neva M. Strain, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Antonio, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_119; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 555.
  16. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Alice Strain, Year: 1910; Census Place: New River, Churchill, Nevada; Roll: T624_858; Page: 6a; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1374871.
  17. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John A. and Alyce Strain, Year: 1920; Census Place: Astoria Ward 1, Clatsop, Oregon; Roll: T625_1492; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 62.
  18. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Lester and Olla E. Strain, Year: 1910; Census Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 74, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_83; Page: 12b; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1374096.
  19. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Edward Strain as a lodger in the household of William H. and Margaret L. Silzle, Year: 1910; Census Place: Glendora, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_79; Pages: 4a and 4b; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1374092.
  20. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James Ed and Mable Strain, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lemoore, Kings, California; Roll: T625_101; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 126.
  21. [S2096] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, 1952 obituary for Mrs. Ida Strain, reporting that all three of her stepdaughters, Mrs. Bessie Wixon, Mrs. Terrisa White, and Mae Biddle, all resided in Fresno, California; viewed at https://www.newspapers.com/image/707235188/,0.42683655,0.3943197,0.5277359&xid=3355. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.

Veronica Stramel1

b. 13 June 1885
Family
Birth*13 June 1885Veronica Stramel was born on 13 June 1885 in Russia.2,1 
Marriage*15 June 1904She married first, as his second wife, Peter John Gerling Sr. on 15 June 1904 in Marienfeld, Bessarabia Area, Bender District, Black Sea Region, Russia.1 

Family

 Peter John Gerling Sr. b. 15 Oct 1873

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Peter John Gerling Sr., Memorial# 156297022173756713. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Veronica (Stramel) Gerling, Memorial# 158037445.

William Stratford1

(Heir) Estate and LandWilliam Stratford and Francis Wise were named as heirs in the will of John Bell of Creevy, dated 08 December 1806. As a token of their faithful service, John gave them his title to the lands of Rathcronan now in their possession which was held by lease under Edmund Reilly of Ballaghgowla, County Longford.1 

Citations

  1. [S1618] Crossle Genealogical Abstracts, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, Prerogative will, John Bell, 1806, Creevy, County Longford, Ireland. Hereinafter cited as Crossle Genealogical Abstracts.

Rebecca Straube1

Family
Marriage*24 July 1842She married Jackson Saxe on 24 July 1842 in Audrain County, Missouri.2,1 

Family

 Jackson Saxe
Child 1.Corena Saxe1 b. 1867, d. 27 Mar 1932

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Corena (Saxe) Hall, Memorial# 93837084. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, Jackson Saxe, transcribed as "Sox", and Rebecca Straube, Audrain County, 24 July 1842. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002.

Justin J. Strawn1

b. 1870
Family
Birth*1870Justin J. Strawn was born about 1870.1 
Marriage*1890He married Amanda Bracken, daughter of Michael N. Bracken and Mary Frances Cannon, about 1890.1 

Family

 Amanda Bracken b. 1872

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Justin J. Strawn, Memorial# 31993571. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Levi Strawn1

Family
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Marriage*He married Margaret J. Heaton, daughter of Abijah Heaton and Elizabeth Smith.1 

Family

 Margaret J. Heaton b. 1851

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 5, pages 156-157. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

John Ephriam Streavel1

b. 28 October 1875, d. 13 March 1955
Family
Birth*28 October 1875John Ephriam Streavel was born on 28 October 1875 in Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky.1 
Name VariationHe was called Eph.1 
Marriage*26 May 1898He married first, as her first husband, Nora B. Stubblefield, daughter of Robert Stubblefield and Martha Montgomery, on 26 May 1898 in Owen County, Kentucky.2 
(Husband) Death30 October 1913John became a widower when Nora Ellen Streavel died rare type of ovarian cancer after a long illness on 30 October 1913 at age 36. Her death left John with seven minor children, all under the age of 15 years.3,4 
Marriage*He married second, as her second husband, Blanche Corinne (Hall) Grostefon. John, who was a widower, had seven children, and Blanche, who was divorced, had one son.5,1 
Death*13 March 1955He died on 13 March 1955 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana, at age 791 
Burial* and was buried in Shiloh Cemetery, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana.1 

Family 1

 Nora B. Stubblefield b. Jul 1877, d. 30 Oct 1913
Child 1.Virginia Streavel1,6 b. 23 Mar 1910, d. 15 Jun 1981

Family 2

 Blanche Corinne Hall b. 4 Dec 1887, d. 5 Apr 1967

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John Ephriam “Eph” Streavel, Memorial# 79861548. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 26 May 1898 in Owen County, Kentucky, USA, of J. E. "Stewart", age 22, born about 1876, and Nora Stubblefield, age 21, born about 1877, citing FHL Film# 001943448. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  3. [S2058] Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014, online at www.newspapers.com, death of Norie Ellen Streavel, age 37, born about 1876, died on 30 October 1913 in Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA, daughter of Robert and Mattie Stubblefield, informant her husband, John E. Streavel, registered on 31 October 1913, citing Certificate# 1913023757, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, VA, USA, Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2859] Nora Ellen (Stubblefield) Streavel 1913 Obituary, Virginia, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, Virginia), Saturday, November 1, 1913, Page 7, (Downloaded on May 26, 2025), under the title, "Mrs. Nora Ellen Streavel", reporting from Petersburg, that death of Mrs. Nora Ellen Streavel, 37 years old, died at Petersburg hospital the morning before after a long illness; that she was a resident of Prince George County. Hereinafter cited as Nora Ellen (Stubblefield) Streavel 1913 Obituary, Virginia.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Blanche Corinne (Hall) Streavel, Memorial# 79861546.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Virginia Moore, Memorial# 10203068.

Virginia Streavel1

b. 23 March 1910, d. 15 June 1981
Family
Father*John Ephriam Streavel2,3 b. 28 Oct 1875, d. 13 Mar 1955
Mother*Nora B. Stubblefield4,5 b. Jul 1877, d. 30 Oct 1913
Birth*23 March 1910Virginia Streavel was born on 23 March 1910 in Hopewell, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.6,4 
Name VariationHer full name was Mary Virginia Streavel.7 
(Daughter) Death30 October 1913When she was about 3 years old, her mother died at age 36, on 30 October 1913, of a rare type of ovarian cancer after a long illness. Her mother's death left Virginia's father with seven minor children, all under the age of 15 years8,9 
(Daughter) Marriage, and she was not much older when her father married a second time to Blanche Corinne (Hall) Grostefon, who had also been married before and had one son.10,2 
Marriage*24 March 1928She married first, as his first wife, Marvin Prather, son of Edgar Prather and Iva A. Larimer, on 24 March 1928 in Howard County, Indiana.1 
Divorce*December 1938Virginia was granted a divorce from Marvin Prather in December 1938 in Howard County, Indiana, on the grounds of non-support and cruelty. She was also awarded custody of the couple's two children.11 
Marriage License22 December 1938The issuance of a marriage license to Virginia Prather and Earl R. Moore was reported in The Kokomo Tribune, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, on 22 December 1938.12 
Marriage*Shortly after they received their license, she married second, as is second wife, Earl Raymond Moore, son of Charles Loop Moore and Laura Elizabeth Heathcote.13,14,15,12 
Census US 1940*9 April 1940Virginia and Earl R. Moore were enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 9 April 1940 at 528 Jackson Street, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana. Earl was 30 years of age, had completed his education through the 3rd grade of elementary school, and was working as a laborer on a city street project. Virginia was 30 years of age, had completed her education through the 2nd year of high school, and worked doing her own housework. Her two children from her first marriage, John F. and Dewayne Prather, were both enumerated with the surname Moore. John was 10 years old, had completed his education through the 2nd grade of elementary school, and had attended school within the census year. Dewayne was 4 years old.13 
(Wife) Death29 March 1967Mary Virginia became a widow when Earl Raymond Moore died on 29 March 1967 at age 57.15,16 
Death*15 June 1981She died on Monday, 15 June 1981 in Saint Joseph Hospital, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, at age 71.4,3 

Family 1

 Marvin Joseph Prather b. 20 Jun 1905, d. 17 Feb 1991

Family 2

 Earl Raymond Moore b. 5 Jan 1910, d. 29 Mar 1967

Citations

  1. [S2649] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 24 March 1928 in Howard County, Indiana, USA, of Marvin Prather, son of Edgar Prather and Iva "Luner", and Virginia Streavel. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John Ephriam “Eph” Streavel, Memorial# 79861548. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Virginia Moore, Memorial# 10203068.
  4. [S2858] Mary Virginia (Streavel) Moore 1981 Obituary, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Kokomo Tribune, (Kokomo, Indiana), Tuesday, June 16, 1981, Page 6, (Downloaded on June 20, 2025), under the title, "Mary Moore", reporting that Mary Virginia Moore. 71, of D61 Gateway Gardens, died in St. Joseph Memorial Hospital on Monday, June 15, 1981 following an extended illness; that she was born in Hopewell, Virginia on March 23, 1910, a daughter of John E. and Nora (Stubblefield) Streavel; that survivors were two sons, John E. Prather of Kokomo and Marvin Dewayne Prather of Hollywood, Florida; a sister Cecile Baker of Ohio, two half-sisters, Madge Bowley of Flora and Carol Bordner of Monticello, a half-brother, Marion Streavel of Atlanta, Georgia, a stepbrother, Lyle Grostefon of Fort Wayne, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Hereinafter cited as Mary Virginia (Streavel) Moore 1981 Obituary, Indiana.
  5. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 26 May 1898 in Owen County, Kentucky, USA, of J. E. "Stewart", age 22, born about 1876, and Nora Stubblefield, age 21, born about 1877, citing FHL Film# 001943448. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  6. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Marvin and Virginia Prather, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kokomo, Howard, Indiana; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340326. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2628] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of John Edgar Prather on 10 April 1929 in Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, USA, son of Marvin Prather and Mary Virginia Streavel, referencing Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, Indiana; Birth Records; Year: 1929; Roll: 007, citing Certificate# 16326, Roll# 40474_356479, Volume Range 31 - 35. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944.
  8. [S2058] Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014, online at www.newspapers.com, death of Norie Ellen Streavel, age 37, born about 1876, died on 30 October 1913 in Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA, daughter of Robert and Mattie Stubblefield, informant her husband, John E. Streavel, registered on 31 October 1913, citing Certificate# 1913023757, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, VA, USA, Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S2859] Nora Ellen (Stubblefield) Streavel 1913 Obituary, Virginia, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, Virginia), Saturday, November 1, 1913, Page 7, (Downloaded on May 26, 2025), under the title, "Mrs. Nora Ellen Streavel", reporting from Petersburg, that death of Mrs. Nora Ellen Streavel, 37 years old, died at Petersburg hospital the morning before after a long illness; that she was a resident of Prince George County. Hereinafter cited as Nora Ellen (Stubblefield) Streavel 1913 Obituary, Virginia.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Blanche Corinne (Hall) Streavel, Memorial# 79861546.
  11. [S2865] Virgina Prather vs. Marvin Prather 1938 Divorce, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Kokomo Tribune, (Kokomo, Indiana), Monday, December 19, 1938, Page 14, (Downloaded on May 25, 2025), reporting that Virginia Prather received a divorce from Marvin Prather on grounds of non-support and cruelty; the custody of two children was given to her. Hereinafter cited as Virgina Prather vs. Marvin Prather 1938 Divorce, Indiana.
  12. [S2866] Earl Moore and Virginia Prather 1938 Marriage License, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Kokomo Tribune, (Kokomo, Indiana), Thursday, December 22, 1938, Page 3, (Downloaded on June 24, 2025), reporting that a marriage license had been issued to Earl Moore of 1821½ North Market Street and Virginia Prather of 325½ North Buckeye Street. Hereinafter cited as Earl Moore and Virginia Prather 1938 Marriage License, Indiana.
  13. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Earl R. and Virginia Moore, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kokomo, Howard, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01053; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 34-5. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S2295] 1950 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Earl and Mary V. Moore, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Kokomo, Howard, Indiana; Roll: 4052; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 34-1. Hereinafter cited as 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Earl Raymond Moore, Memorial# 10203066.
  16. [S1571] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Earl Moore, age 57, married, factory worker at Delco Radio, died on 29 March 1967 in Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, USA, born on 5 January 1910 in Indiana, son of Charles and Laura Moore, informant his wife, Mary Moore, Date Registered 1967, referencing Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011; Year: 1967; Roll: 04. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017.

Frances Elizabeth Street1

b. 20 September 1866
Family
Father*John Street2,1 b. 12 Jan 1815
Mother*Martha Ann Robeson3,1 b. 14 Nov 1831
Birth*20 September 1866Frances Elizabeth Street was born on 20 September 1866 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.1 
Name VariationShe was called Fannie.1 
Marriage*1882She married, as her first husband, Norris A. Phillips, son of Levi Benton Phillips and Susan Humphrey Clark, about 1882.1,4 
(Wife) Murder12 April 1884Fannie became a widow when Norris Augustus Phillips was murdered on 12 April 1884 at age 26. Fannie was 17 years old and two months away from giving birth to the couple's first child.4 
(Widow) Murder12 April 1884She had witnessed the murder of her husband by Burr Beebe on 12 April 1884, and testified at his trial. The newspaper reported that Mrs. Fannie Phillips, the wife of the deceased, was standing in her door, about 40 yards distant, and saw the whole transaction. She said Phillips did not seize a stick, and made no attempt whatever to strike Beebe, and like the Beebes said, the pistol was fired the very instant that Burr came up to the spot where Ras and Phillips were standing. Mrs. Phillips's testimony was corroborated by that of a girl who was staying with her. The prosecuting attorney gave a report to the newspaper after his preliminary examination regarding the killing. He outlined for the paper the following facts that had been brought forward during his examination:

Burr Beebe and Phillips were neighbors living in a section where there were no county roads, but where neighborhood roads were made to run across the ranches for the convenience of the farmers who were compelled to pass in and out of the neighborhood.

The Phillips ranch was all sown to grain, while on Beebe's ranch there was only a small patch of ground under cultivation, the remainder being sagebrush or pasture land.

For that reason it was presumed that the neighborhood road was made to run across Beebe's land.

It seemed that Beebe became tired of that arrangement and went and staked out a new road, using for stakes some light thin stuff known as edgings, and at the same time plowed up a small patch of ground, probably two or three rods in width, across the road and just inside the gate which led into his field.

On the morning of the killing, Phillips had to go to a neighbors and, mounting his horse, took the accustomed road and rode over the newly plowed piece of ground.

While he was gone, Beebe instructed his hired man to go and build a fence across the road to stop the travel in that direction.

The hired man stated that he did as directed and built two panels of fence across the road in front of the gate.

After a while Phillips came back on his way home and upon arriving at the newly made fence dismounted, tore the fence down, and passed on through.

Beebe and his two brothers, Erastus Beebe, who was called Ras, and George were watching him from the house and seeing it happening, immediately mounted their horses and started for Phillips at a fast speed, taking a by-path to interrupt him.

Ras Beebe, who was riding the faster horse, overtook Phillips first and the two dismounted from their horses and were quarreling when Burr and George came up.

A report of a pistol was heard and Phillips dropped dead in his tracks.

The prosecutor said that the Beebes stated in their testimony that as soon as they came up, Phillips seized one of the light sticks that had been used as a road stake, and attempted to hit Burr with it, whereupon the fatal shot was fired. However, they also admitted in their testimony that Burr's horse had scarcely stopped running when the fatal shot was fired which, according to the prosecutor, would seem to indicate that Burr came up with pistol in hand and ready to shoot. The prosecutor also said, that in his neighborhood, Burr was considered the "boss" pistol shot and, like the famous James brothers, could send a bullet about where he wanted it. Mrs. Fannie Phillips, the wife of the deceased, was standing in her door, about 40 yards distant, and saw the whole transaction. She said Phillips did not seize a stick, and made no attempt whatever to strike Beebe, and like the Beebes said, the pistol was fired the very instant that Burr came up to the spot where Ras and Phillips were standing. Mrs. Phillips' testimony was corroborated by that of a girl who was staying with her.

The prosecutor said that Beebe’s preliminary examination had been conducted before Justice Long and resulted in Beebe being held to answer to the charge of murder, and on Friday, April 25, was lodged in the County Jail to await his trial.

The argument in the case of the People vs. Burr Beebe was concluded about 5:30 o'clock on Friday, July 25, and by 6:00 o'clock the jury had received its instructions from the Court. In less than one hour's time it was announced that a verdict had been reached, and the Court was reconvened. The verdict of "Guilty of Murder in the First Degree" was announced, and the penalty fixed by the jury was imprisonment for life in the State Prison. One newspaper reported that the prisoner received the verdict with a look of stolid indifference. Another paper reported that Beebe had introduced a plea of self-defense and escaped the gallows.

Less than two months after Burr’s conviction, his brother, Erastus Beebe, was on trial in Superior Court for complicity in the same murder of Norris A. Phillips. After eight days, his trial ended on Monday, September 8, and the newspaper reported the evidence presented varied little from that taken at the trial of Burr Beebe, who had done the killing. Burr had been found guilty of murder in the first degree the previous July and was at that time serving a sentence of hard labor in the State Prison for the remainder of his natural life.

The only new evidence introduced was that of Emma S. (Beebe) Walls, who was identified as Mrs. David Walls, a daughter of Burr Beebe. She testified that she had heard a conversation between her father (Burr Beebe) and her uncle (Erastus Beebe]) in which her uncle advised her father to kill Phillips and get him out of the way, making it seem that while Burr Beebe was to do the killing, Erastus Beebe was the real instigator of the crime.

The argument was concluded at 5 o'clock on Monday afternoon and the case was submitted to the jury. Three hours later, the jury returned with a verdict of "Murder in the First Degree" with the recommendation that the defendant be imprisoned in the State Prison for life. When the verdict was announced, Erastus stood for a moment transfixed and then fainted away. He revived in a short time and the Court ordered him to appear for sentencing at 10 o'clock the following morning. When the time arrived, however, Beebe was too ill to appear in Court, and the time for pronouncing judgement was deferred until Thursday, September 18. The paper wrote that his health had been deteriorating since his incarceration in the county jail, and it seemed to be the prevailing opinion that his term of imprisonment would be a short one, as it was plain to be seen that his days on earth were numbered.5,6,7,8,9,10,11 

Family

 Norris A. Phillips b. 9 Jan 1858, d. 12 Apr 1884
Child 1.Norris Augustus Phillips12,1 b. 12 Jun 1884

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Frances Elizabeth “Fannie” (Street) Bowers, Memorial# 184620929. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Street, Memorial# 46940675.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha Ann (Robeson) Street, Memorial# 46940762.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Norris Augustus Phillips, Memorial# 102222538.
  5. [S2938] Burr Beebe Shot and Instantly Killed a Man Named Phillips in California in 1884, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Plumas County Bulletin, (Greenville, California), Monday, April 28, 1884, page 3, (Downloaded on November 22, 2025), reporting among the items under the caption, "Things in General", that Modoc County had acquired a very unenviable notoriety for perpetration of murders; that at Cedarville recently, a man named Burr Beebe shot and instantly killed another man named Phillips; that the men had quarreled about a piece of land and a water ditch. Hereinafter cited as Burr Beebe Shot and Instantly Killed a Man Named Phillips in California in 1884.
  6. [S2939] Murder of Norris A. Phillips and Trial of Burr Beebe, April 1884 in California, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Feather River Bulletin, (Quincy, California), Saturday, May 3, 1884, page 3, (Downloaded on November 22, 2025), under the title, "The Last Murder in Modoc", reporting that from the Modoc Independent of April 24 in the report of F.W. Ewing who conducted the prosecution of Burr Bebe in his preliminary examination for the killing of Norris A. Phillips on April 12, the following facts were brought forth in the examination; that Beebe and Phillips were neighbors living in a section where there were no county roads, but where neighborhood roads were made to run across the ranches for the convenience of the farmers who were compelled to pass in and out of the neighborhood; that the Phillips ranch was all sown to grain, while on Beebe's ranch there was only a small patch of ground under cultivation, the remainder being sagebrush or pasture land; that for that reason it was presumed that the neighborhood road was made to run across Beebe's land; that it seemed that Beebe became tired of that arrangement and went and staked out a new road, using for stakes some light thin stuff known as edgings, and at the same time plowed up a small patch of ground, probably two or three rods in width, across the road and just inside the gate which led into his field; that on the morning of the killing Phillips had to go to a neighbors and, mounting his horse, took the accustomed road and rode over the newly plowed piece of ground; that while he was gone, Beebe instructed his hired man to go and build a fence across the road to stop the travel in that direction; that the hired man stated that he did as directed and built two panels of fence across the road in front of the gate; that after a while Phillips came back on his way home and upon arriving at the newly made fence dismounted, tore the fence down, and passed on through; that Beebe and his two brothers, Ras and George, were watching him from the house and seeing it happening, immediately mounted their horses and started for him at a fast speed, taking a by-path to interrupt him; that Ras Beebe, who was riding the faster horse, overtook Phillips first and the two dismounted from their horses and were quarreling when Burr and George came up; that a report of a pistol was heard and Phillips dropped dead in his tracks; that Mr. Ewing said that the Beebes stated in their testimony that as soon as they came up Phillips seized one of the light sticks that had been used as a road stake, and attempted to hit Burr with it, whereupon the fatal shot was fired; that they, however, admitted in their testimony that Burr's horse had scarcely stopped running when the fatal shot was fired which, according to the prosecutor would seem to indicate that he came up with pistol in hand and ready for business and that in his neighborhood he was considered the "boss' pistol shot and like the famous James brothers, can send a bullet about where he wants it; that Mrs. Phillips, the wife of the deceased, was standing in her door, about 40 yards distant, and saw the whole transaction; that she said Phillips did not seize a stick, and made no attempt whatever to strike Beebe, and like the Beebes said, the pistol was fired the very instant that Burr came up to the spot where Ras and Phillips were standing; that Mrs. Phillips' testimony was corroborated by that of a girl who was staying with her; that Beebe had a preliminary examination before Justice Long which resulted in his being held to answer to the charge of murder, and on Friday was lodged in the County Jail to await his trial. Hereinafter cited as Murder of Norris A. Phillips and Trial of Burr Beebe, April 1884 in California.
  7. [S2940] Burr Beebe "Guilty of Murder in the First Degree" July 1884 California, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The San Francisco Examiner, (San Francisco, California), Monday, July 28, 1884, page, Page 4, (Downloaded on November 22, 2025), under the title, "Murder in the First Degree", and reporting from the Modoc Independent, that the argument in the case of the People vs. Burr Beebe was concluded about 5:30 o'clock on Friday, July 25, and that by 6:00 o'clock the jury had received its instructions from the Court; that in less than one hour's time it was announced that a verdict had been reached; that upon the Court being convened, the verdict "Guilty of murder in the first degree" was announced; that the jury fixed the penalty at imprisonment for life in the State Prison; that the prisoner received the verdict with a look of stolid indifference. Hereinafter cited as Burr Beebe "Guilty of Murder in the First Degree" July 1884 California.
  8. [S2941] Burr Beebe Escaped Gallows with Plea of Self Defense July 1884 California, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, San Francisco Chronicle, (San Francisco, California), Saturday, July 26, 1884, Page 3, (Downloaded on November 22, 2025), under the title, "En Route to State Prison", reporting that Burr Beebe, a Modoc county farmer, was lodged in the city prison the night before enroute to State Prison where he was to spend the remainder of his days on a charge of murder; that he was arrested the previous April for having shot and killed Norr Phillips, a neighboring farmer, with whom he had a row over the right to a piece of property; that the prisoner interposed a plea of self-defense and escaped the gallows. Hereinafter cited as Burr Beebe Escaped Gallows with Plea of Self Defense July 1884 California.
  9. [S2924] Erastus Beebe Murder Trial (Modoc County, California) September 1884, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The San Francisco Examiner, (San Francisco, California), Thursday, September 18, 1884, Page 1, (Downloaded on November 22, 2025), under the title, "Another Conviction: Erastus Bebe Found Guilty of Murder in the First Degree" and referencing the Modoc Independent of September 11, reporting that the trial in Superior Court of Erastus Beebe for complicity in the murder of Norris A Phillips had ended on Monday after eight days and that the evidence presented varied little from that taken at the trial of Burr Beebe, who did the killing and two months previously had been found guilty of murder in the first degree and was at that time serving a sentence of hard labor in the State Prison for the remainder of his natural life; that the only new evidence introduced was that of Mrs. David Wall, a daughter of Burr Beebe who testified that she had heard a conversation between her father (Burr Beebe) and her uncle (Erastus Beebe) in which her uncle advised her father to kill Phillips and get him out of the way, making it seem that while Burr Beebe was to do the killing, Erastus Beebe was the real instigator of the crime; that the argument was concluded at 5 o'clock on Monday afternoon and the case was submitted to the jury; that the jury returned three hours later with a verdict of "Murder in the First Degree" and with the recommendation that the defendant be imprisoned in the State Prison for life; that when the verdict was announced, Beebe stood for a moment transfixed and then fainted away; that in a short time he revived and the Court ordered him to appear for sentencing at 10 o'clock the following morning; that when the time arrived, however, the prisoner was too ill to appear in Court, and the time for pronouncing judgement was deferred until Thursday, September 18; the Beebe's health had been deteriorating since his incarceration in the county jail, and it seemed to be the prevailing opinion that his term of imprisonment would be a short one, as it was plain to be seen that his days on earth were numbered. Hereinafter cited as Erastus Beebe Murder Trial (Modoc County, California) September 1884.
  10. [S2942] Burr Beebe Recommended for Mental Examination: Did Insanity Cause Him to Commit the Crime? Dec 1898 California, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The San Francisco Examiner, (San Francisco, California), Sunday, December 11, 1898, Page 12, (Downloaded on November 22, 2025), noting that Burr Beebe, serving a life sentence for murder committed in Modoc county in 1884, was recommended for examination by competent physicians as to his mental condition, it being claimed that insanity caused him to commit the crime. Hereinafter cited as Burr Beebe Recommended for Mental Examination Dec 1898 California.
  11. [S2943] Burr Beebe, Prison Sentence Commuted, 24 Dec 1898 California, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, San Francisco Chronicle, (San Francisco, California), Saturday, December 24, 1898, Page 3, (Downloaded on November 22, 2025), under the headlines, "Christmas Presents of Liberty to Convicts" and "Six Murderers and Other Prisoners Convicted of High Crimes are Turned Loose by Governor Budd", and reporting from Sacramento on December 23, that Governor Budd had that day issued a number of commutations which would, without doubt, be received as welcome Christmas presents by those prisoners in whose favors they were made; that in each instance the prisoner was to receive his full liberty the following day, December 24; that among the pardons was Burr Beebe, sent from Modoc county in July 1884, life imprisonment for murder. Hereinafter cited as Burr Beebe, Prison Sentence Commuted, 24 Dec 1898 California.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Norris Augustus Phillips, Memorial# 102222681.

John Street1

b. 12 January 1815
Family
Birth*12 January 1815John Street was born on 12 January 1815 in Dorchester County, South Carolina.1 
Marriage*15 April 1852He married Martha Ann Robeson on 15 April 1852 in White County, Tennessee.2,1 

Family

 Martha Ann Robeson b. 14 Nov 1831
Child 1.Frances Elizabeth Street+1,3 b. 20 Sep 1866

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John Street, Memorial# 46940675. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha Ann (Robeson) Street, Memorial# 46940762.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Frances Elizabeth “Fannie” (Street) Bowers, Memorial# 184620929.

Sarah Street1

Family
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Marriage*20 November 1662She married James Heaton, son of James Heaton and Elizabeth Tenney, on 20 November 1662 at New Haven, Connecticut.1 
Children* They had nine children together.1 

Family

 James Heaton d. 16 Oct 1712

Citations

  1. [S46] Dean Crawford Smith C.G. and Douglas Richardson, "English Ancestry of Nathaniel Heaton of Boston, Mass., and his Nephew, James Heaton of New Haven, Conn.", New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volume 152, pages 430-452, (October 1998): pages 451-452. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry."

Sarah Streeter1

b. 5 August 1847, d. 3 May 1940
Family
Birth*5 August 1847Sarah Streeter was born on 5 August 1847 in Dodge County, Wisconsin.2 
Marriage*September 1865She married first John R. Corey in September 1865 in Wisconsin.1,3,2,4 
(Wife) Death4 October 1872Sarah became a widow with small children when John R. Corey died on 4 October 1872 at age 33.4 
Marriage*1913She married second Charles O. Hildreth in 1913.5,2 
(Wife) Death7 December 1926Sarah became a widow for the second time when Charles O. Hildreth died on 7 December 1926 at age 83.5 
Death*3 May 1940She died on 3 May 1940 in Beaver Crossing, Seward County, Nebraska, at age 922 
Burial* and was buried with her first husband in Lot 30, Space 2, of Beaver Crossing Cemetery, Beaver Crossing.2,4 

Family 1

 John R. Corey b. 5 May 1839, d. 4 Oct 1872
Child 1.Susan R. Corey1,3 b. 10 Jun 1866, d. 27 Oct 1960

Family 2

 Charles O. Hildreth b. 12 Sep 1843, d. 7 Dec 1926

Citations

  1. [S1824] Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 3 December 1883 in Waco, York County, Nebraska, USA, license dated 30 November 1883, of Miss Susan Corey of York County, Nebraska, age 17, born about 1866 in Wisconsin, daughter of John Corey and Sarah Streeter, Susan having the consent of her mother, her father being dead, and Charles Shufelt of York County, Nebraska, age 23, born about 1860 in Vermont, son of W. W. Shufelt and Nettie Foot, married by C. E. Phinney, Minister, recorded in York County, referencing State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska. Hereinafter cited as Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah (Streeter) Hildreth, Memorial# 165320061. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S1700] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1949, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Mrs. Susan Shufelt of Omaha, Nebraska, maiden name Susie Corey, her 2nd marriage, age 57, born in Dodge County, Wisconsin, daughter of John R Corey and Sarah Streeter, married Wm B Carter of Albion, Nebraska, his 2nd marriage, born in Little Rock, Arkansas, son of Willis Carter and Mary Scott, married on 3 January 1924 in Carroll, Carroll, Iowa, USA, by F. G. Codd, Baptist Minister, referencing Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1949.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John R. Corey, Memorial# 164992894.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Charles O. Hildreth, Memorial# 59393465.

David Dean Stricker1

b. 1 March 1933
Family
Relationship7th great-grandson of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*James B. Stricker1 b. 30 Nov 1897, d. 13 Nov 1987
Mother*Marjorie Heaton1 b. May 1898, d. 20 Apr 1983
Birth*1 March 1933David Dean Stricker was born on 1 March 1933 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.1 
(Son) Census US 194014 April 1940David was enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 14 April 1940 in the household of his parents at 4506 Golf Terrace, Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota. He was 7 years old and had completed Elementary school through the 1st grade.2 

Citations

  1. [S2070] Web: Minnesota, Birth Index, 1900-1934, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of David Dean Stricker on 1 March 1933 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA, father's surname Stricker and mother's maiden name Heaton, citing certificate# 1933-33401. Hereinafter cited as Web: Minnesota, Birth Index, 1900-1934.
  2. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James B. and Marjorie Stricker, Edina, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01924; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 27-66. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

George W. Stricker1

b. 15 October 1864, d. 20 December 1939
Family
Birth*15 October 1864George W. Stricker was born on 15 October 1864 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.1,2 
Name VariationHis full name was George William Stricker.2 
Marriage*14 May 1891He married Maude B. Best on 14 May 1891 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.1,3 
Death*20 December 1939He died on 20 December 1939 at age 754 
Burial* and was buried in Section 23, Lot 168, Grave 4, of Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis.4 

Family

 Maude B. Best b. 1870, d. 27 Jul 1954
Child 1.James B. Stricker+1 b. 30 Nov 1897, d. 13 Nov 1987

Citations

  1. [S1710] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 26 June 1923 by the pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA, of J B Stricker of Saul Centre, Sterns County, Minnesota, age 25, retail building material, born about 1898 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, son of George W. Stricker, born Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Maude Best, born Waterloo, Indiana, married Marjorie V Heaton of Spokane, Washington, age 25, teaching, daughter of William D. Heaton, born Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and Nellie Duncan, born Macomb, Illinois, referencing Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington, Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  2. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for George William Stricker, born on 15 October 1864 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, child of George W Stricker and Sarah Evans, agency notes: Sep 1939: Name listed as GEORGE WILLIAM STRICKER. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S2067] Web: Minnesota, Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2022, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of George W. Stricker and Maude B. Best on 14 May 1891 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA, citing certificate# 500470, Minnesota Association of County Officers, Saint Paul, Minnesota, Minnesota Official Marriage System. Hereinafter cited as Web: Minnesota, Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2022.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, George W. Stricker, Memorial# 131701284. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

George William Stricker1

b. 1 October 1929, d. 14 April 2018
Family
Relationship7th great-grandson of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*James B. Stricker1 b. 30 Nov 1897, d. 13 Nov 1987
Mother*Marjorie Heaton1 b. May 1898, d. 20 Apr 1983
Birth*1 October 1929George William Stricker was born on 1 October 1929 in The Pas, Manitoba Province, Canada.1 
(Son) Census US 194014 April 1940George was enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 14 April 1940 in the household of his parents at 4506 Golf Terrace, Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota. He was 10 years old and had completed Elementary school through the 4th grade.2 
Death*14 April 2018He died on 14 April 2018 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, at age 88.1 

Citations

  1. [S2069] George William Stricker 1929-2018 Obituary, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Star Tribune, (Minneapolis, Minnesota), Friday, 20 April 2018, page B5, death on 14 April 2018 on George William Stricker of Austin, Texas, born in The Pas, Manitoba, Canada on 1 October 1929, survived by brothers Jim and Dave, children and grandchildren, a long and thoughtful obituary and tribute. Hereinafter cited as George William Stricker 1929-2018 Obituary.
  2. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James B. and Marjorie Stricker, Edina, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01924; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 27-66. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

James B. Stricker1

b. 30 November 1897, d. 13 November 1987
Family
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*George W. Stricker2 b. 15 Oct 1864, d. 20 Dec 1939
Mother*Maude B. Best2,3 b. 1870, d. 27 Jul 1954
Birth*30 November 1897James B. Stricker was born on 30 November 1897 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.1,4 
Name VariationHis full name was James Best Stricker.4 
Marriage*26 June 1923He married Marjorie V. Heaton, daughter of William Dean Heaton and Nellie Duncan, on 26 June 1923. James was a resident of Sauk Centre, Minnesota, 25 years of age, and worked in retail building materials, and Marjorie was also 25 years of age, a resident of Spokane, Washington, and a teacher. They were married by the pastor of Grace Baptist Church, Spokane, Washington.2,1,5 
Census US 1940*14 April 1940Marjorie and James B. Stricker were enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 14 April 1940 at 4506 Golf Terrace, Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota. James was 42 years of age and worked as a salesman in wholesale lumber at an income exceeding $5,000, and Marjorie was 41 years of age. They owned their house which was valued at $12,000, and their four children were enumerated with their parents in 1940. James Jr. was 14 years old, had been born in Michigan, and had completed Elementary school through the 8th grade; George was 10 years old, had been born in Canada, and had completed Elementary school through the 4th grade; Joan and David were 8 and 7 years old, respectively, had both been born in Minnesota, and had completed Elementary school, Joan through the 2nd grade, and David through the 1st. Also enumerated with the Stricker family in 1940 was Adelaide Anderson, who was 22 years old and worked as a maid.6 
(Husband) Death20 April 1983James became a widower when Marjorie (Heaton) Stricker died on 20 April 1983 at age 84.5 
Death*13 November 1987He died on 13 November 1987 at age 891 
Burial* and was buried with his wife in Section 23, Lot 168, Grave 8, of Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.1,5 

Family

 Marjorie Heaton b. May 1898, d. 20 Apr 1983
Children 1.James Best Stricker Jr.7 b. 12 Nov 1925
 2.George William Stricker8 b. 1 Oct 1929, d. 14 Apr 2018
 3.Joan Stricker9 b. 10 May 1931
 4.David Dean Stricker10 b. 1 Mar 1933

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, James B. Stricker, Memorial# 131701285. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1710] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 26 June 1923 by the pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA, of J B Stricker of Saul Centre, Sterns County, Minnesota, age 25, retail building material, born about 1898 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, son of George W. Stricker, born Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Maude Best, born Waterloo, Indiana, married Marjorie V Heaton of Spokane, Washington, age 25, teaching, daughter of William D. Heaton, born Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and Nellie Duncan, born Macomb, Illinois, referencing Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington, Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  3. [S2067] Web: Minnesota, Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2022, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of George W. Stricker and Maude B. Best on 14 May 1891 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA, citing certificate# 500470, Minnesota Association of County Officers, Saint Paul, Minnesota, Minnesota Official Marriage System. Hereinafter cited as Web: Minnesota, Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2022.
  4. [S2066] Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of James Best Stricker on 30 November 1897 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, to George W. Stricker and Maude Best Stricker, referencing FHL Film# 1498842. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Marjorie (Heaton) Stricker, Memorial# 131701287.
  6. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James B. and Marjorie Stricker, Edina, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01924; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 27-66. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2068] U.S., Select Military Registers, 1862-1985, online at www.ancestry.com, James Best Stricker Jr, born on 12 November 1925, commissioned an Ensign on 4 June 1948 and listed in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Officers publication for 1950. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Select Military Registers, 1862-1985.
  8. [S2069] George William Stricker 1929-2018 Obituary, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Star Tribune, (Minneapolis, Minnesota), Friday, 20 April 2018, page B5, death on 14 April 2018 on George William Stricker of Austin, Texas, born in The Pas, Manitoba, Canada on 1 October 1929, survived by brothers Jim and Dave, children and grandchildren, a long and thoughtful obituary and tribute. Hereinafter cited as George William Stricker 1929-2018 Obituary.
  9. [S2070] Web: Minnesota, Birth Index, 1900-1934, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Joan Stricker on 10 May 1931 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA, father's surname Stricker and mother's maiden name Heaton, citing certificate# 1931-36143. Hereinafter cited as Web: Minnesota, Birth Index, 1900-1934.
  10. [S2070] Web: Minnesota, Birth Index, 1900-1934, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of David Dean Stricker on 1 March 1933 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA, father's surname Stricker and mother's maiden name Heaton, citing certificate# 1933-33401.

James Best Stricker Jr.1

b. 12 November 1925
Family
Relationship7th great-grandson of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*James B. Stricker1 b. 30 Nov 1897, d. 13 Nov 1987
Mother*Marjorie Heaton1 b. May 1898, d. 20 Apr 1983
Birth*12 November 1925James Best Stricker Jr. was born on 12 November 1925 in Michigan.1,2 
(Son) Census US 194014 April 1940James Jr. was enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 14 April 1940 in the household of his parents at 4506 Golf Terrace, Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota. He was 14 years old and had completed Elementary school through the 8th grade.2 

Citations

  1. [S2068] U.S., Select Military Registers, 1862-1985, online at www.ancestry.com, James Best Stricker Jr, born on 12 November 1925, commissioned an Ensign on 4 June 1948 and listed in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Officers publication for 1950. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Select Military Registers, 1862-1985.
  2. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James B. and Marjorie Stricker, Edina, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01924; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 27-66. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

Joan Stricker1

b. 10 May 1931
Family
Relationship7th great-granddaughter of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*James B. Stricker1 b. 30 Nov 1897, d. 13 Nov 1987
Mother*Marjorie Heaton1 b. May 1898, d. 20 Apr 1983
Birth*10 May 1931Joan Stricker was born on 10 May 1931 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.1 
(Daughter) Census US 194014 April 1940Joan was enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 14 April 1940 in the household of her parents at 4506 Golf Terrace, Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota. She was 8 years old and had completed Elementary school through the 2nd grade.2 

Citations

  1. [S2070] Web: Minnesota, Birth Index, 1900-1934, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Joan Stricker on 10 May 1931 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA, father's surname Stricker and mother's maiden name Heaton, citing certificate# 1931-36143. Hereinafter cited as Web: Minnesota, Birth Index, 1900-1934.
  2. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James B. and Marjorie Stricker, Edina, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01924; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 27-66. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

Arthur Strode1

b. 8 March 1860, d. 26 February 1930
Family
Father*Morgan B. Strode1 b. 1 Mar 1835, d. 20 Dec 1900
Mother*Harriet Ann Burkett1 b. 7 Sep 1838, d. 7 Feb 1874
Birth*8 March 1860Arthur Strode was born on 8 March 1860 in Isabel Township, Fulton County, Illinois.1,2 
Name VariationHis full name was Arthur Levi Strode.2 
(Son) Death7 February 1874When Arthur was 13 years old his mother died on 7 February 1874 at age 35, leaving Arthur's father with five young children.3 
(Son) Marriage31 January 1875The following year, on 31 January 1875, his father married a second time to Florella M. Lyons.4,5 
(Son) Census US 18807 June 1880Arthur was enumerated on the 1880 census taken between 04 and 7 June 1880 in the household of his father and stepmother in Isabel Township, Fulton County, Illinois. He was 20 years old and at home.1 
Death*26 February 1930He died on 26 February 1930 in Illinois at age 692 
Burial* and was buried in Foutch Cemetery, Isabel Township, Fulton County, Illinois.2 

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Morgan B. and Florella Strode, Year: 1880; Census Place: Isabel, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: 207; Page: 233C; Enumeration District: 045. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Arthur Levi Strode, Memorial# 50565956. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Harriet Ann (Burkett) Strode, Memorial# 50565631.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Florella M (Lyons) Strode, Memorial# 50565714.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Morgan Bryan Strode, Memorial# 50565576.

Charles F. Strode1

b. 28 March 1864, d. 31 December 1944
Family
Father*Morgan B. Strode1 b. 1 Mar 1835, d. 20 Dec 1900
Mother*Harriet Ann Burkett1 b. 7 Sep 1838, d. 7 Feb 1874
Birth*28 March 1864Charles F. Strode was born on 28 March 1864 in Topeka, Mason County, Illinois.1,2 
(Son) Death7 February 1874When Charles was 9 years old his mother died on 7 February 1874 at age 35, leaving Charles's father with five young children.3 
(Son) Marriage31 January 1875The following year, on 31 January 1875, his father married a second time to Florella M. Lyons.4,5 
(Son) Census US 18807 June 1880Charles F. was enumerated on the 1880 census taken between 04 and 7 June 1880 in the household of his father and stepmother in Isabel Township, Fulton County, Illinois. He was 16 years old, at home and had attended school within the census year.2 
Death*31 December 1944He died on 31 December 1944 in Limestone, Peoria County, Illinois, at age 801,6 
Burial*4 January 1945 and was buried on 4 January 1945 in Plot# 2975 of the Peoria State Hospital Cemetery, Bartonville, Peoria County.1,6 

Citations

  1. [S1727] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, entry for Charles Strode, age 80, born on 28 March 1864 in Topeka, Illinois, son of M. B. Strode and "Harriette Beerkert", died on 31 December 1944 in Limestone, Peoria, Illinois, burial on 4 January 1945 in Limestone Township, Peoria, Illinois, citing FHL Film# 1984006. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947.
  2. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Morgan B. and Florella Strode, Year: 1880; Census Place: Isabel, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: 207; Page: 233C; Enumeration District: 045. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Harriet Ann (Burkett) Strode, Memorial# 50565631. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Florella M (Lyons) Strode, Memorial# 50565714.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Morgan Bryan Strode, Memorial# 50565576.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Charles Strode, Memorial# 133884531.

Harriet A. Strode1,2

b. 1866, d. 30 July 1896
Family
Father*Morgan B. Strode2 b. 1 Mar 1835, d. 20 Dec 1900
Mother*Harriet Ann Burkett3,4 b. 7 Sep 1838, d. 7 Feb 1874
Birth*1866Harriet A. Strode was born about 1866 in Illinois.2 
(Daughter) Death7 February 1874When Harriet was 8 years old her mother died on 7 February 1874 at age 35, leaving Harriet's father with five young children.3 
(Daughter) Marriage31 January 1875The following year, on 31 January 1875, her father married a second time to Florella M. Lyons.5,4 
(Daughter) Census US 18807 June 1880Harriet A. was enumerated on the 1880 census taken between 04 and 7 June 1880 in the household of her father and stepmother in Isabel Township, Fulton County, Illinois. She was 14 years old and had attended school within the census year.2 
Marriage*21 August 1884She married, as his first wife, Richard Leininger on 21 August 1884 in Mason County, Illinois.1 
Death*30 July 1896She died on 30 July 1896 at about age 306 
Burial* and was buried in Block 2, Lot 52.00, of Mason City Cemetery, Mason City, Mason County, Illinois.6 

Family

 Richard Leininger b. Aug 1860, d. 1 Sep 1907
Children 1.Ora M. Leininger+7 b. Dec 1885, d. 27 Oct 1914
 2.Arthur Leininger+7 b. 20 Dec 1887, d. 21 Jul 1931
 3.Roy Leininger7 b. 21 Oct 1889, d. 23 Jan 1918
 4.Leota Leininger7 b. Mar 1894

Citations

  1. [S266] Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900, online at https://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/marriagesrch.jsp, marriage of Richard "Leineger" and Harriet "Strobe" on 21 August 1884 in Mason County, citing Volume 1, page 84, License# 1080. Hereinafter cited as Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900.
  2. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Morgan B. and Florella Strode, Year: 1880; Census Place: Isabel, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: 207; Page: 233C; Enumeration District: 045. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Harriet Ann (Burkett) Strode, Memorial# 50565631. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Morgan Bryan Strode, Memorial# 50565576.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Florella M (Lyons) Strode, Memorial# 50565714.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Harriet "Leninger", Memorial# 31719646.
  7. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Richard and Ida M. Leininger, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mason City, Mason, Illinois; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1240328. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

John H. Strode1

b. 1871, d. 1949
Family
Father*Morgan B. Strode1 b. 1 Mar 1835, d. 20 Dec 1900
Mother*Harriet Ann Burkett1 b. 7 Sep 1838, d. 7 Feb 1874
Birth*1871John H. Strode was born about 1871 in Illinois.1,2 
(Son) Death7 February 1874When John was about 3 years old his mother died on 7 February 1874 at age 35, leaving John's father with five young children.3 
(Son) Marriage31 January 1875The following year, on 31 January 1875, his father married a second time to Florella M. Lyons.4,5 
(Son) Census US 18807 June 1880John H. was enumerated on the 1880 census taken between 04 and 7 June 1880 in the household of his father and stepmother in Isabel Township, Fulton County, Illinois. He was 9 years old and had attended school within the census year.1 
Death*1949He died in 1949 in Orange County, Florida, at about age 78.6 

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Morgan B. and Florella Strode, Year: 1880; Census Place: Isabel, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: 207; Page: 233C; Enumeration District: 045. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2159] Florida, U.S., State Census, 1867-1945, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John H Strode, age 74, born in Illinois, household members: John H Strode and Florence K. Strode, age 72, born in Ohio, citing 1945 census year, Precinct 16, Orlando, Orange County, page 46, line 23, referencing Archive Series# S1371, Roll 30. Hereinafter cited as Florida, U.S., State Census, 1867-1945.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Harriet Ann (Burkett) Strode, Memorial# 50565631. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Florella M (Lyons) Strode, Memorial# 50565714.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Morgan Bryan Strode, Memorial# 50565576.
  6. [S2042] Florida Death Index, 1877-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, death of John H. Strode in 1949 in Orange County, Florida, United States. Hereinafter cited as Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.

Lena L. Strode1

b. 19 September 1877, d. 19 December 1904
Family
Father*Morgan B. Strode1 b. 1 Mar 1835, d. 20 Dec 1900
Mother*Florella M. Lyons1 b. 1851, d. 1 May 1938
Birth*19 September 1877Lena L. Strode was born on 19 September 1877 in Illinois.1 
(Daughter) Census US 18807 June 1880Lena was enumerated on the 1880 census taken between 04 and 7 June 1880 in the household of her parents in Isabel Township, Fulton County, Illinois. She was 2 years old.2 
(Daughter) Census US 190012 June 1900Lena was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 12 June 1900 in the household of her parents on Pearl Street, Havana, Mason County, Illinois. She was 22 years of age.3 
Death*19 December 1904She died on 19 December 1904 in Illinois at age 271 
Burial* and was buried in Foutch Cemetery, Isabel Township, Fulton County, Illinois.1 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Lena (Strode) Mitchell, Memorial# 50565755. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Morgan B. and Florella Strode, Year: 1880; Census Place: Isabel, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: 207; Page: 233C; Enumeration District: 045. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Borgan B. and Florella M. Strode, Year: 1900; Census Place: Havana, Mason, Illinois; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1240328. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

Luther F. Strode1

b. 25 October 1876, d. 21 September 1919
Family
Father*Morgan B. Strode1 b. 1 Mar 1835, d. 20 Dec 1900
Mother*Florella M. Lyons1 b. 1851, d. 1 May 1938
Birth*25 October 1876Luther F. Strode was born on 25 October 1876 in Fulton County, Illinois.1,2 
(Son) Census US 18807 June 1880Luther was enumerated on the 1880 census taken between 04 and 7 June 1880 in the household of his parents in Isabel Township, Fulton County, Illinois. He was 4 years old.3 
(Son) Census US 190012 June 1900Luther was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 12 June 1900 in the household of his parents on Pearl Street, Havana, Mason County, Illinois. He was 24 years of age and worked on his father's farm.4 
Death*21 September 1919He died on 21 September 1919 in Havana, Mason County, Illinois, at age 422 
Burial*23 September 1919 and was buried on 23 September 1919 in Foutch Cemetery, Isabel Township, Fulton County, Illinois.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Luther F Strode, Memorial# 50565816. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1727] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, entry for Luther F Strode of Havana, Mason, Illinois, age 42, farming, single , born on 25 October 1876 in Fulton County, Illinois, son of Morgan B Strode, born Kentucky, and Florella M. Lyons, born Brown County, Ohio, died on 21 September 1919 in Havana, Mason, Illinois, burial on 23 September 1919 in Fulton County, Illinois, cemetery name Foutch, citing FHL Film# 1562399. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947.
  3. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Morgan B. and Florella Strode, Year: 1880; Census Place: Isabel, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: 207; Page: 233C; Enumeration District: 045. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Borgan B. and Florella M. Strode, Year: 1900; Census Place: Havana, Mason, Illinois; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1240328. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

Morgan B. Strode1

b. 1 March 1835, d. 20 December 1900
Family
Birth*1 March 1835Morgan B. Strode was born on 1 March 1835 in Adams County, Ohio.1 
Name VariationHis full name was Morgan Bryan Strode.1 
Marriage*21 April 1857He married first Harriet Ann Burkett on 21 April 1857.1,2 
(Husband) Death7 February 1874Morgan became a widower with five young children when Harriet Ann (Burkett) Strode died on 7 February 1874 at the age of 35 years, 5 months.2 
Marriage*31 January 1875He married second, as her first husband, Florella M. Lyons, daughter of Luther Lyons and Sarah S. Frary, on 31 January 1875 in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois.3,1 
Census US 1880*7 June 1880Florella M. and Morgan B. Strode were enumerated on the 1880 census taken between 04 and 7 June 1880 in Isabel Township, Fulton County, Illinois. Morgan was 44 years of age and a farmer, although the census taker recorded him as age 34, and Florella was 28 years of age and keeping house. Seven children were enumerated with them in 1880, five from Morgan's first marriage with Harriet Burkett, and two from his marriage with Florella Lyons. Arthur was 20 years old and at home; Morgan B. and Charles F. were ages 18 and 16, respectively, were at home and had also attended school within the census year; Harriet A. and John H. were ages 14 and 9, respectively, and had both attended school within the census year; and the two youngest, Luther and Lena L., were ages 4 and 2 years old, respectively. Also residing with the family in 1880 was Florella's widowed mother, Sarah S. Lyons, who was 68 years of age.4 
Census US 1900*12 June 1900Florella M. and Morgan B. Strode were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 12 June 1900 on Pearl Street, Havana, Mason County, Illinois. Morgan was 65 years of age and a farmer, and Florella was 48 years of age. They owned their farm free of mortgage, had been married for 25 years and Florella had given birth to two children, both of whom were living and enumerated with their parents in 1900. Luther was 24 years of age and worked on the family farm, and Lena was 22 years of age.5 
Death*20 December 1900He died on 20 December 1900 in Illinois at age 651 
Burial* and was buried in Foutch Cemetery, Isabel Township, Fulton County, Illinois.1 

Family 1

 Harriet Ann Burkett b. 7 Sep 1838, d. 7 Feb 1874
Children 1.Arthur Strode4 b. 8 Mar 1860, d. 26 Feb 1930
 2.Morgan B. Strode6 b. 26 Jul 1863, d. 3 Mar 1912
 3.Charles F. Strode7 b. 28 Mar 1864, d. 31 Dec 1944
 4.Harriet A. Strode+4 b. 1866, d. 30 Jul 1896
 5.John H. Strode4 b. 1871, d. 1949

Family 2

 Florella M. Lyons b. 1851, d. 1 May 1938
Children 1.Luther F. Strode8 b. 25 Oct 1876, d. 21 Sep 1919
 2.Lena L. Strode9 b. 19 Sep 1877, d. 19 Dec 1904

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Morgan Bryan Strode, Memorial# 50565576. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Harriet Ann (Burkett) Strode, Memorial# 50565631.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Florella M (Lyons) Strode, Memorial# 50565714.
  4. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Morgan B. and Florella Strode, Year: 1880; Census Place: Isabel, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: 207; Page: 233C; Enumeration District: 045. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Borgan B. and Florella M. Strode, Year: 1900; Census Place: Havana, Mason, Illinois; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1240328. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Morgan Bryant Strode, Memorial# 50566279.
  7. [S1727] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, entry for Charles Strode, age 80, born on 28 March 1864 in Topeka, Illinois, son of M. B. Strode and "Harriette Beerkert", died on 31 December 1944 in Limestone, Peoria, Illinois, burial on 4 January 1945 in Limestone Township, Peoria, Illinois, citing FHL Film# 1984006. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Luther F Strode, Memorial# 50565816.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lena (Strode) Mitchell, Memorial# 50565755.

Morgan B. Strode1

b. 26 July 1863, d. 3 March 1912
Family
Father*Morgan B. Strode1 b. 1 Mar 1835, d. 20 Dec 1900
Mother*Harriet Ann Burkett1 b. 7 Sep 1838, d. 7 Feb 1874
Birth*26 July 1863Morgan B. Strode was born on 26 July 1863 in Havana, Mason County, Illinois.2,1 
(Son) Death7 February 1874When Morgan was 10 years old his mother died on 7 February 1874 at age 35, leaving Morgan's father with five young children.3 
(Son) Marriage31 January 1875The following year, on 31 January 1875, his father married a second time to Florella M. Lyons.4,5 
(Son) Census US 18807 June 1880Morgan B. was enumerated on the 1880 census taken between 04 and 7 June 1880 in the household of his father and stepmother in Isabel Township, Fulton County, Illinois. He was 18 years old, at home, and had attended school within the census year.2 
Death*3 March 1912He died on 3 March 1912 in Fulton County, Illinois, at age 481 
Burial* and was buried in Cuba Cemetery, Cuba, Fulton County.1 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Morgan Bryant Strode, Memorial# 50566279. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Morgan B. and Florella Strode, Year: 1880; Census Place: Isabel, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: 207; Page: 233C; Enumeration District: 045. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Harriet Ann (Burkett) Strode, Memorial# 50565631.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Florella M (Lyons) Strode, Memorial# 50565714.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Morgan Bryan Strode, Memorial# 50565576.

Ada F. Strong1

b. 1921
Family
Father*William T. Strong1 b. 2 Jun 1877
Mother*Lulu F. Hickman1 b. Dec 1885
Birth*1921Ada F. Strong was born about 1921 in Kentucky.1 

Citations

  1. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Willliam T. and Lulu F. Strong, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spurlington, Taylor, Kentucky; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340513. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

Albert Strong1

b. 1867
Family
Father*Andrew Strong1 b. 18 Apr 1814, d. 27 Nov 1870
Mother*Margaret Sherwood1 b. 8 Aug 1833, d. 27 Mar 1900
Birth*1867Albert Strong was born about 1867 in Iowa.1 
Name VariationHis full name was Albert Henry Strong.2 
(Nephew) Probate8 November 1906The estate of Albert's aunt, Bell B. Edwards, was opened for probate on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, and, as directed by her will, The International Trust Company was appointed Executor. About four months of activity on the case had occurred, however, before the Executor was officially appointed. On 12 July 1906, when The International Trust Company filed its first petition to the court, they had not yet determined the name of the sister Bell had mentioned in her will, nor had they determined if she had left any other surviving heirs at law who needed to be notified of Bell's will and probate. The International Trust Company's Supplemental and Amended petition, dated 18 August 1906, stated that the deceased left, as her sole and only surviving heirs at law, devises and legatees, the following:

The International Trust Company, of Denver, Colorado, devisee and legatee, in trust;

First Church of Christ, Scientist, legatee in trust;

Geraldine C. Brockway, sister of deceased and now the wife of George Brockway, and residing at Blissfield, Lenawee County, State of Michigan.

Mary C. Miller, formerly Mary C. Strong, niece of deceased, now residing at Blissfield, Lenawee County, State of Michigan;

Albert Henry Strong, nephew of deceased, now residing at Toledo, Ohio.

In the same document, The International Trust Company itemized the estimated value of Bell's estate as $5,975.00 from her various properties in Denver and Leadville, Colorado, which produced an estimated $600.00 per annum from rents, issues and profits; and about $1,540.00 in cash, watches, jewelry, household goods and wearing apparel, with about $1,500.00 of that amount being in cash. With everything, The International Trust Company estimated the value of her estate to be $7,515 plus the annual income from her real estate.

For 33 consecutive days, from 27 September 1906 through 29 October 1906, the County Clerk for the City and County of Denver published a "Notice to Non-Resident Heirs at Law" in the Daily Journal of Denver which sent greetings from the people of the state of Colorado to Geraldine C. Brockway, sister of deceased and now the wife of George Brockway, and residing at Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan; Mary C. Miller, formerly Mary C. Strong, niece of deceased, now residing at Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan and Albert Henry Strong, nephew of deceased, residing at Toledo, Ohio. The notice reviewed the contents of the Will and estimated value of the estate of their relative, Bell B. Edwards, and directed each or all to appear in the County Court of Denver on Monday, 29 October 1906 to show cause if they have, or may have reason not to open probate as directed by the Will. The probate documents do not indicate any of them appeared.

On 6 December 1906, the court appointed Allan M. Culver, George S. Van Law and John C. Gallup, all of the City and County of Denver, to inventory, value and appraise the goods, chattels and personal estate of Bell B. Edwards, deceased. Their inventory, valued at $601.80, was submitted on 15 December 1906 and approved by the court on 18 December 1906. The court approved the Executor's request, on 16 January 1907, to sell at private sale or sales, all the goods and chattels of said testatrix mentioned and described in the Appraisement Bill on file herein, for cash in hand, at not less than the appraised value of each article therein mentioned.3,4,2,5,6,7 

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Andrew and Margaret Strong, (transcribed by Ancestry as "Thong"), Year: 1870; Census Place: Blissfield, Lenawee, Michigan; Roll: M593_685; Page: 129A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from the Supplemental and Amended Petition of The International Trust Company for probate of Will and Letters of Testamentary dated 18 August 1906, image# 1388-1391 of 1606. Hereinafter cited as Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974.
  3. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, appointment of Executor, image# 1402 of 1606.
  4. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from the first Petition of The International Trust Company for probate of Will and Letters of Testamentary dated 12 July 1906, image# 1385-1387 of 1606.
  5. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from the "Notice to Non-Resident Heirs at Law" dated 29 October 1906, image# 1480 of 1606.
  6. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from the "Warrant to Appraisers", Inventory and Appraisement Bill dated 6-18 December 1906, image# 1432-1435 of 1606.
  7. [S2484] Colorado, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1875-1974, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for the estate of Bell B Edwards opened on 8 November 1906 in Denver, Colorado, USA, inferred date and place of death, 1906 in Colorado, referencing Case Number 10243, Probate Cases 10203-10247, 1906, Probate Records, 1900-1946; Author: Denver County (Colorado). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Denver, Colorado, citing Ancestry online image# 1383 through 1500 of 1606, from the Petition to Sell Goods and Chattels of Testatrix" dated 16 January 1907, image# 1436-1438 of 1606.