Descendants of

General Notes:
John Conger, Jr.

PARENTS: John Belconger and Mary Kelly.

LEGAL_MATTER: On 24 Mar 1692, John Conger, Jr., witnessed a deed executed by his father in favor of Ebeneezer Foord. (CFA I, p. 282)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: On 12 May 1709, John and Mary Conger joined the Christ Church of Woodbridge, NJ. [Note: No source citation given. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 282 & Vol. II, p. 16 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: In 1715 John Conger and brother, Joseph, served in the King's Militia in Colonel Thomas Farmer's Reb. for the Governor of the State of New York, that official at the time, serving the two states.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 282 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

LAND: On 8 May 1717, among the freeholders to draw lots for their share in the 4th division of the upland, John Conger, drew Lot No. 15. (CFA I, p. 282)

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John married Mary TUTTLE about 1702 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Mary was born in 1678 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

General Notes:
Mary Tuttle

FATHER: Father may have been Nathaniel Tuttle

BIRTH: 1678, Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ
(Source: LDS record - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

BIRTH: Salem Co., NJ according to Robert Mark Conger

+ 2 M i. John CONGER was born about 1708 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 7 Feb 1784 in Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC about age 76, and was buried in Feb 1784 in Abbott's Creek, Rowan Co., NC, Conger Cemetery.

+ 3 M ii. Jonathan CONGER was born between 1710 and 1715 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 3 Mar 1779 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

5 M iv. Nathaniel CONGER was born in 1714 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died after 1757.

General Notes:
Nathaniel Conger

PARENTS: John Conger, Jr. and Mary Tuttle.

LEGAL_MATTER: In Junew 1740, the Essex Co., NJ Grand Jury brought an indictment against Nathaniel Conger for petty larcey. (CFA I, p. 282)

MILITARY: The NY Hist Soc for 1891 states: Muster Rolls of N.Y. Provincial Troops 1755-1764, pp 66-63: "Lor Woolsey, on ye 18th of Apr 1758 and Capt. Richard Hulet's Co., lists Nathaniel Conger, 5'7 1'2", age 44, born Jersey, occupation weaver, enlisted Apr 10, 1758." There is no further record of Nathaniel.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 282 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

2. John CONGER was born about 1708 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 7 Feb 1784 in Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC about age 76, and was buried in Feb 1784 in Abbott's Creek, Rowan Co., NC, Conger Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Conger

PARENTS: The parents of John Conger were, John Conger, Jr. and Mary Tuttle.

Problem: Birth years of 1705 and 1708 have been listed.

MILITARY: John Conger was a patriot who furnished supplies for the Army in North Carolina. (CFA I, p. 283) [Apparently listed in the DAR Patriot Index. REH]

MILITARY: Public Service in North Carolina Militia during Revolutionary War.
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. II, Mar 1996 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

RESIDENCES: In about 1750, John Conger, moved to Rowan County, North Carolina, in that portion which is now embraced in Davidson county. The lands owned by John Conger and his sons lay on both sides of Abbott's Creek, in Healing Springs and Cotton Grove Townships, and at what is now Hannersville, North Carolina, in Conrad Hill Township.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 283 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: The will of John Conger, who emigrated to North Carolina about 1750.
State of North Carolina, Rowan County, 7 Feb 1784
In the name of GOD Amen.
KNOW ALL MEN, that I, John Conger, Sr., of the county and state aforesaid,
being of perfect mind and memory, yet knowing that it is appointed for men once to die, and knowing when it shall please GOD to call me hence, that I be no more; do find it necessary for divers good causes to me occuring, to constitute and confirm this my last will and testament.

First of all, at my decease, I bequeath my soul to GOD who gave it, as the receiver of SPIRITS, which though faith, I hope to be united with my body, at the general resurrection, and received into GLORY in the heavens.

Furthermore, at my decease, I commit my body to the earth, with all the charges of a decent burial, and my funeral charges to be paid out of my estate. And next, my desire is, that all my lawful debts be paid, and as to the disposal of my wordly goods, I do appoint in the following manner, to wit:

At the time of my decease, or as soon after as may be, that my executors take an inventory of all my goods and chattel, real and personal. And at the proper time expose them to public sale, to the highest bidder. And at the time of receiving the money to dispose of it in the following manner:

First of all, I bequeath to my eldest son Jonathan Conger, ten pounds, and on more;

Next, I give and bequeath to my youngest son John Conger, ten pounds and no more.

And lastly, all the rights of my estate, to be equally divided between Sarah Rounsaval, Phoebe Randall and Hannah Ross, my daughters, and Jane Ross, the daughter of Nicholas Ross, my grand-daughter, which four persons above named is to hold the same, them, their heirs forever, in consideration.

Whereof and for which, as touching the premises, I do constitute and appoint Edward McGuire and Thomas Smith my executors, in all cases touching the premises.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixeds my seal, this Feb. 7th, 1784.
(Signed) John Conger, 2nd

Signed, Sealed, Ratified and pronounced in the presence of Benjamin Rounsaval, Jr. and Joseph Warford.
(Book B, p. 78)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 282-283 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY:
There are three Conger graveyards on these lands [where the family lived in Rowan/Davidson county, NC]. Two are on Abbott's Creek. The one which is on the original lands owned by John Conger is on the right side of Abbott's Creek, one mile north of the Yadkin River. In it is buried Zipporah Conger, beside what is supposed to be the grave of John Conger. (CFA I, p. 283)

John married Zipporah MOORES, daughter of Joshua MOORES and Elizabeth UNKNOWN, about 1731 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Zipporah was born on 20 Apr 1702 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 14 Mar 1783 in Rowan Co., NC at age 80, and was buried in Mar 1783 in Abbott's Creek, Rowan Co., NC, Conger Cemetery.

General Notes:
Zipporah Moores

DEATH: Before 1743, NC (CFA II, p. 718)

CEMETERY: Conger Cemetery, Abbott's Creek, Rowan (now Davidson) Co., NC. Her grave bears the following inscription: "Deceast March the 14d in ye year of our Lord 1783, and in ye 73 year of hir age. Her[e] lays the body of Zipporah Conger." Her death occurred one year previous to that of John Conger, and as his will makes no mention of his wife, we infer that she was his wife.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 283 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 6 F i. Elizabeth CONGER was born between 1728 and 1742 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1796 in Mecklenburg Co., NC.

+ 7 M ii. Jonathan CONGER was born about 22 Jan 1732 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died about 7 May 1793 in Rowan Co., NC about age 61, and was buried about May 1793 in Abbott's Creek, Rowan Co., NC, Conger Cemetery.

+ 8 M iii. John CONGER was born about 1734 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 22 Mar 1806 in Smith Co., TN about age 72.

+ 9 F iv. Sarah CONGER was born between 1734 and 1738 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1792 in Rowan Co., NC.

+ 11 F vi. Hannah CONGER was born on 5 Feb 1747 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died 15 APR 1820–21 in Red Lick, Jefferson Co., MS at age 73, and was buried APR 1820–21 in Beech Hill.

3. Jonathan CONGER was born between 1710 and 1715 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 3 Mar 1779 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

General Notes:
Jonathan Conger

PARENTS: John Conger, Jr. and Mary Tuttle.

BIRTH: 1704 in Ancestral File.

PROBATE: Will was probated 31 Mar 1779 at Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ

BURIAL: Presumably buried at Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ

LEGAL_MATTER:
Jonathan Conger recorded his ear marks, 9 May 1744. In court July 1759 was the case of the King vs. Jonathan Conger. A note states that Conger was held in recognizance of 10 pounds, for the appearance of Mary Conger; ordered that the debt be discharged on paying of his fees.

At a town meeting, held at Woodbridge, [NJ] on 11 Mar 1760, it was voted that Jonathan Conger, John Blanshear and Thomas Bronson shall be overseers of the poor.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 328 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: Will of Jonathan Conger - 2 Mar 1779, Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ
In the name of God, amen, 2nd day of March, in the year of our Lord Christ, One thousand seven hundred and seventy nine, 1779.

I, Jonathan Conger of Woodbridge, in the county of Middlesex and State of New Jersey, being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory, Thanks be given to God, therefore calling unto mind the Mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all Men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and Testament that is to say principally and first of all, I give and recommend my Soul into the hands of God that gave it, and for my body I recommend it to the Earth to be buried in a Christian like and decent manner at the discretion of my executors, nothing doubting, but at general Resurrection I shall receive the same by the mighty power of God, and as touching such wordly estate wherewith it hath pleased God, to bless me in this life, I give, devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form.

Imprimis I give and bequeath unto my well beloved Daughter, Mary Teilar, wife of Richard Teiler, the sum of fifty (50) pounds.

Item I: I give to my well-beloved Daughter-in-law Mary Conger, widow of my son David Conger, deceased, a sum of twenty pounds, each legacy to be paid as soon after my decease as conveniently can be of good current proclimation Money, and further my will is that my aforesaid Daughter Mary Conger have liberty to remove her house off my land when she shall see fit and further my will is that as soon after my decease as conveniently can be, that the whole of my land and Salt Meadow, together with the whole of my moveables, be sold by my executors hereafter named, and all my just debts and funeral charges, together with the above legacies, be paid out of the same, and that the remainder of the monies arising as the aforesaid be equally devided [sic] between my two sons, John Conger and Jonathan Conger, share and share alike.

And further my will and pleasure is that my beloved wife, Ann Conger, shall be comfortably supported with every necessity of life by my aforesaid two sons, equally alike in the expense, and lastly I constitute, make and ordain my well beloved son John Conger, and my treasured friend James Manning, as my only and sole executors of this my last will and testament, and I do hereby utterly dis-allow, revoke and dis-annull all and every other former testaments, wills, legacies, and executors by me in any ways before this time named. Willed and bequeathed ratifying this and no other to be my last will and testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year before written. Signed, sealed, published, pronounced and delared by the said Jonathan Conger, as his last will and testament, in the presence of us the subscribers.
(His mark) X, Jonathan Conger
David Crow, Rachel Pain (X, her mark)

The above will probated, 31 Mar 1799 at Bernards Town, by John Conger and James Manning. Files 1779. Office of Secretary of the State, Trenton, New Jersey.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 328 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Jonathan married Ann ENYARD, daughter of John ENYARD and Unknown,. Ann was born in 1717 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 13 Feb 1796 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY at age 79, and was buried in Feb 1796 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

General Notes:
Ann Enyard

FATHER: John Enyard

RESIDENCES: After the death of her husband she lived with her son, John, in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY

NAME-CONFLICT: Anne; Ann Engard in Ancestral File; Enyard (Enjart or Inyart) CFA I, p. 327.

DEATH: 3 Feb 1786 in Ancestral File

RECOLLECTIONS:
Ann [Enyard's] father, John Enyard, was of the Colonial Wars of New York. [no source citation]. His will dated, 26 Dec 1748, probated May 1763, paid five pounds to Jonathan Conger.

Ann died at Cambridge, Washington county, NY, where she apparently resided with her son, John.

Buried in the same cemetery with her are: [CFA I, does not list the cemetery name] John Conger, Esq., died 13 Sep 1797, age 54 years; Mary, his wife, died 2 Aug 1832, age 86 years; Polly, their daughter, wife of Sylvester Bessey, died 9 Mar 1810, age 23 years.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 328 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
Mary Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Ann Enyard

NAME-CONFLICT: Mary Teilar in the Will of her father. (CFA I, p. 328)

+ 13 M ii. David CONGER Sr. was born between 1741 and 1744 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1778 in Middlesex, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 14 M iii. John CONGER was born about 1743 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 13 Sep 1797 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY about age 54, and was buried in Sep 1797 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

+ 15 M iv. Jonathan CONGER was born about 1745 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died before 11 Dec 1815 in Indiana, and was buried before 11 Dec 1815 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN, Old Conger Cemetery.

6. Elizabeth CONGER was born between 1728 and 1742 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1796 in Mecklenburg Co., NC.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Zipporah Moores

AKA: Lizzie Conger; Lizzie (Jane) Conger, CFA II, p. 328

BIRTH: A birth date of, Abt. 1742 has been listed. CFA II, p. 409 lists, what looks like, "b. @1728 NJ., d. 1796 Mecklenburg, NC" and states, "Lizzie's birthdate approximation differs from that given in her father's data on pg 282 CFA I. Evidently she was probably the first born." CFA II, p. 454 lists, b. Abt. 1742, NJ and d. 1796, Carrabus Co., NC [sic, Cabarrus Co., NC].

General Notes:
Nicholas Ross

BIRTH: Abt 1738 has been listed. CFA II, p. 409 lists, Abt. 1726

DEATH: Nicholas Ross was in pursuit of wild horses when his horse plunged into a hole, turning a complete somersault and crushing Nicholas.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 409 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Elizabeth next married Zaccheus WILSON after 1766. Zaccheus was born in 1735 in Cumberland Co., PA and died in 1824 in Sumner Co., TN at age 89.

General Notes:
Zaccheus Wilson

SPOUSE: Zaccheus Wilson was the second spouse of Elizabeth Conger.

BIRTH: Abt 1738; CFA II, p. 454, 1735, Cumberland Co., PA

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: James Wilson was the 1st cousin of his wife, Mary Wilson.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 454 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

22 M v. Stephen WILSON was born on 26 Jun 1788 and died on 24 Aug 1849 at age 61.

7. Jonathan CONGER was born about 22 Jan 1732 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died about 7 May 1793 in Rowan Co., NC about age 61, and was buried about May 1793 in Abbott's Creek, Rowan Co., NC, Conger Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jonathan Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Zipporah Moores

BIRTH-DEATH: Birth on 23 Jan 1732 and death on 8 Mar 1793 have also been reported. Ancestral File dates are 22 Jan 1732 - 8 May 1793.

BIRTH-DEATH: b. 22 Jan 1732, NJ, d. 7 May 1793, Rowan Co., NC (CFA I, p. 329)

CEMETERY: Conger Cemetery, Abbott's Creek, Rowan (now Davidson) Co., NC. The body of Jonathan Conger, son of John Conger, 2nd, lies in this graveyard. The following refers to this Jonathan Conger:

"While excavating the right of way of the south-bound railroad on the farm of Mr. H.L. Holmes in Healing Springs Township, this county [Rowan, now Davidson], Mr. A.K. Lookabill, who has employment on the new road, unearthed an ancient grave wherein reposed the remains of one, Jonathan Conger, so the inscription on the stone ran, who was among the early settlers on this section.

"The railroad will run directly through this graveyard, and it may be that other graves will be forced to give up their dead to the call of progress.

"This particular grave was six feed deep, with a vault of 3 1/2 feet. The bones were intact and properly arranged, with the arms, according to the old custom, parallel with the body, instead of crossed, as is the present day custom. The hair was well preserved, although the date of the stone stated the man died, May 7, 1793, more than 116 years ago. The date of his birth was given as Jan. 22, 1732, his age being 61 years, three months and sixteen days. On the stone also was his message from the 18th century to the 20th century railroad builders, whose surveyors had led them into the old-time burying ground:

"Remember, man, as you pass by, As you are now, so once was I."
(Clipping from the Lexington Dispatch, Abt. 1909)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 283 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Jonathan married Euphemia ROSS, daughter of Isaac ROSS Sr. and Elizabeth FRAZER, about 1760. Euphemia was born on 15 Sep 1739 and died after 1802 in Logan Co., KY.

General Notes:
Euphemia Ross

AKA: Fannie; Fanny Unknown (CFA I, p. 329); Euphemia "Fannie" Foss (CFA II, p. 719)

STEP-SIBLINGS: Arthur Brown Ross wrote in his diary, "I wrote a long letter to my sister Euphemy Conger. She lives at Ligan (Logan) Co., Kentucky." (Dtd May 1802) Arthur Brown Ross was the step-brother of Euphemia "Fanny" Ross.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 720 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RELATIONSHIP: Arthur Brown Ross and his step-sister, Euphemia "Fanny" Ross were married to siblings, Hannah and Jonathan Conger, respectively.

General Notes:
Jonathan Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Euphemia Ross

CHILDREN: John Conger, b. Abt. 1773 and married, Judea Owen, Feb 1795 and Joshua Conger, b. Abt. 1775 and married, Jucy Owen, 12 Nov 1794 may be sons of Jonathan Conger, b. Abt. 1753.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 330 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 25 M iii. Isaac CONGER was born about 1759 and died in 1842 in Mc Lean Co., IL about age 83.

+ 28 F vi. Zipporah CONGER was born on 11 Jan 1761 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 23 Nov 1833 in Madison Co., KY at age 72.

8. John CONGER was born about 1734 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 22 Mar 1806 in Smith Co., TN about age 72.

General Notes:
John Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Zipporah Moores

BIRTH-CONFLICT: CFA I, p. 285, lists the birth place as, Rowan Co., NC. Robert Mark Conger lists, Woodbridge, NJ.

RECOLLECTIONS: John Conger, who married, Mary Ross, wrote a letter to his son, Isaac, dated 9 Apr 1798. Among Isaac Conger's papers was found a canceled note in favor of 'Joshua and Eli Conger, executors of John Conger, dec'd.' dated 30 March 1806. (CFA I, p. 285)

PROBATE: Smith County, Tennessee - Will Book 5, 1805, p. 14-16
IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN, I, John Conger of the province of Tennessee State which county seriously consider the uncertainty of human life and more particular I do not consider to continue long here on this side the grave though I am in proper mind and memory and declare this to be my last will and testament. Intending to dispose of my worldly goods and affairs before I am called hence and am no more.

FIRST, I most humbly recommend my sould to the great and almighty God who gave me my life and existence here and after death can make me happy with him forever more. I humbly acknowledge his justice in calling me hence for to fit me for a world of Spirit. I humbly beseech the Almighty God in and of his own good pleasure to prepare me for the time of my disolution and then take me to himself in the happiness and felicity which he has prepared for all them that love and fear His holy name, and as to my wordly affairs, I will and positively order all my just debts to be paid.

FIRST, I will and appoint Joshua Conger and Eli Conger, my two sons my first and my sole executor to manage what I leave behind when I am called hence and am not more to by desires.

FIRST, I desire that my property that can be best spared shall be sold to pay my debts,

SECONDLY, I desire that my wife Judith Conger shall have the homestead and twenty acres of land and the ax plows during her widowhood, three herd cattle, six hogs, one bed and furniture forever.

THIRDLY, I desire that my son Jonathan Conger shall have five shilings sterling as he has had one hundred acres of land, one cow, one mare, three sheep, one suit of clothes, one set of Joharrow Irons.

FOURTHLY, I desire that my daughter Elizabeth Cole have forty five acres of land, one bed, three sheep, one oven, one kettle.

FIFTHLY, I desire that my son Joshua Conger shall have fifty acres of land lying at the mouth of the creek joining to river and up the first branch above the mouth of the creek that runs into the creek and Joshua one bed, one oven, one mare, one cow, three sheep, one plow hoe, one set of Joharrow Irons.

SIXTHLY, I desire that my son Eli Conger shall have forty five acres of land and to be made equal with the rest.

SEVENTHLY, I desire that my daughter Jean Moor shall have forty five acres of land as she had the saddle and bed and there to be made equal with the rest.

EIGHTLY, I desire that my son Isaac Conger shall have forty five acres of land and one big coat after reducting that out to be made equal with the rest.

NINTHLY, I desire that my son Josiah Conger shall have forty five acres of land, as he has had one horse, one saddle, one bridle and saddle bags to be equal with the rest.

TENTHLY, I desire that my daughter Rosa Railsback shall have forty five acres of land and to be made equal to the rest, and

I John Conger do her in the presence of these testators do acknowledge this to be my last will and testiment [sic] intending where unto I set my hand and fix my seal this nineteenty day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five.
(Signed) John Conger (Seal). James Bailey (Jurat) Joshua Conger (Jurat).
[Note: The accounting of the Executors is included in CFA I, p. 286-287]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 286 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Mary ROSS, daughter of Isaac ROSS and Jean BROWN, on 5 Jan 1769 in Rowan Co., NC. Mary was born on 28 Jan 1751 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 4 Jan 1795 in Rowan Co., NC at age 43, and was buried in Jan 1795 in Abbott's Creek, Rowan Co., NC, Conger Cemetery 2.

General Notes:
Mary Ross

PARENTS-REFERENCE: The parents of Mary Ross were Isaac Ross and Jean Brown.
Some of genealogical data of Charles Leslie Conger was shared with Mrs. W.R. Wright (Anne Julia (Mims) Wright of Jackson, MS, born 1876, who, in 1911, published a genealogy about the Ross family of North Carolina, "A record of the descendants of Isaac Ross and Jean Brown and the allied families of Alexander, Conger, Harris, Hill, King, Killingworth, Mackey, Moores, Sims, Wade, etc.". The book which is probably 233 pages is at the Library of Congress, Call Number: CS71.R825 1911.

CEMETERY: There is another Conger Cemtery across Abbott's Creek and about 1/2 mile away from the Conger Cemetery where John and Zipporah Conger are buried. This cemetery was in Rowan Co., NC at one time and is probably in Davidson Co., NC now. Here "we find the only tombstone whose inscription is legible, bearing the following: "Mary Conger, deceast on Jan the 4d, 1795. Was born Jan the 28d 1751." This Mary Conger was [nee], Mary Ross, daughter of Isaac and Jean (Brown) Ross, who married John Conger, Jr., son of John Conger 1708. In another grave next to hers, and with a tombstone exactly like that which marks the grave of Mary, probably reposes the remains of her husband John, although the inscriptions has peeled off.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 283-284 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 30 M i. Jonathan CONGER was born about 1770 in Rowan Co., NC and died after Mar 1823 in Claiborne Co., MS.

+ 31 F ii. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 16 Dec 1771 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 15 Sep 1842 in Lincoln Co., TN at age 70.

+ 32 M iii. Joshua CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1773 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 28 Aug 1829 in Smith Co., TN at age 55, and was buried in Aug 1829 in Mt. Holley Cemetery.

+ 33 M iv. Eli CONGER was born about 1776 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 16 Jul 1851 in Butts Co., GA about age 75.

+ 34 F v. Jean CONGER was born on 12 Oct 1777 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 8 Nov 1846 at age 69, and was buried in Nov 1846 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN.

+ 35 M vi. Isaac CONGER was born on 8 Nov 1779 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 4 Mar 1857 at age 77.

+ 36 M vii. Josiah CONGER was born on 28 Jul 1780 in Rowan Co., NC and died about 8 May 1846 in Preble Co., OH about age 65.

+ 37 F viii. Mary CONGER was born between 1782 and 1786 in Rowan Co., NC, died in 1852 in Madison Co., TN, and was buried in 1852 in Madison Co., TN, Shady Grove Cemetery.

+ 38 M ix. John B. CONGER was born about 1784 in Rowan Co., NC and died in 1853 about age 69.

+ 39 F x. Hannah CONGER was born on 14 Apr 1787 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 2 Mar 1851 in Sugar Valley, Preble Co., OH at age 63.

General Notes:
Judith Runyon

AKA: Judith Moores in Ancestral File and p. 282 of CFA I.

9. Sarah CONGER was born between 1734 and 1738 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1792 in Rowan Co., NC.

General Notes:
Sarah Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Zipporah Moores

BIRTH: Abt. 1738; 1732-1792 (CFA II, p. 711)

Sarah married Josiah ROUNSAVAL about 1755 in Hunterdon Co., NJ. Josiah was born about 1734 in Hopewell, Hunterdon Co., NJ and died in Jul 1780 in Camden, Kershaw Co., SC about age 46.

General Notes:
Josiah Rounsavall

BIRTH: Abt. 1734
BIRTH: 1728 Hopewell, Hunterdon Co., NJ, according to Lindy Sheehan

AKA: Josiah Rounsaval (CFA); Josiah Rounseval (CFA II, p. 711)

AKA: Josiah Rounsavall, according to Lindy Sheehan

EMIGRATION: Moved from New Jersey to North Carolina, after marriage.

MARRIAGE: Abt. 1755; 1749 (CFA II, p. 711)

REFERENCE:
"Richard Rounsavell and His Descendants - (1687-1994)," (with no sources) [An update, with sources, should be out in 2001.] By Brian Elliott Rounsavill, 255 Davis Lane, Newton, PA. Email: brian@electrochem.org

+ 40 M i. Benjamin ROUNSAVALL was born in 1755 in Rowan Co., NC and died in 1787 in Rowan Co., NC at age 32.

11. Hannah CONGER was born on 5 Feb 1747 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died 15 APR 1820–21 in Red Lick, Jefferson Co., MS at age 73, and was buried APR 1820–21 in Beech Hill.

Hannah married Arthur Brown ROSS, son of Isaac ROSS Sr. and Jean BROWN, on 3 Jan 1769 in Rowan Co., NC. Arthur was born on 9 Aug 1746 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 3 Aug 1806 in Red Lick, Jefferson Co., MS at age 59, and was buried in Aug 1806 in Beech Hill.

General Notes:
Arthur Brown Ross

STEP-SIBLINGS: Arthur Brown Ross wrote in his diary, "I wrote a long letter to my sister Euphemy Conger. She lives at Ligan (Logan) Co., Kentucky." (Dtd May 1802) Arthur Brown Ross was the step-brother of Euphemia "Fanny" Ross. (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 720 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RELATIONSHIP: Arthur Brown Ross and his step-sister, Euphemia "Fanny" Ross were married to siblings, Hannah and Jonathan Conger, respectively.

OCCUPATION: Farmer

MILITARY: Said to have been in the Revolution
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 408 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

42 F ii. Sarah Conger ROSS was born on 23 Sep 1771 in Kershaw Co., SC and died on 11 Aug 1831 in Jefferson Co., MS at age 59.

+ 43 M iii. Ely Kershaw ROSS was born on 6 Oct 1773 in Kershaw Co., SC and died in Jan 1843 in Ouachita Parish, LA at age 69.

44 F iv. Abigail Gibson ROSS was born on 6 Nov 1775 in Kershaw Co., SC and died on 12 May 1807 at age 31.

46 M vi. Isaac Arthur Brown ROSS was born on 30 Apr 1782 in Kershaw Co., SC.

47 M vii. John Isaac Wayne ROSS was born on 4 Mar 1785 in Kershaw Co., SC and died on 5 Nov 1832 in Jefferson Co., MS at age 47.

13. David CONGER Sr. was born between 1741 and 1744 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1778 in Middlesex, Middlesex Co., NJ. User ID: 4KJ0-XR.

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Ann Enyard

RESEARCHER: Betty Sayer; 955 4th Street; New Martinsville, WV 26155; interest David Conger [Note: Did not supply information to the Henthorn / Bolerjack project.]

RESEARCHER: Mrs. Dortha Walters; RR1; Mystic, IA 52574; interest Enos Conger

RESEARCHER: Mr. Robert Ralph Guilinger, as of 1 Sep 1995; 14373 E. Marina Drive; Aurora, CO 80014.

RESEARCHER: Mrs. Joyce Elaine (Powell) Posey, as of 1995; 210 Chesterfield Circle; Dayton, OH 45431-1461.

RESEARCHER: Mrs. JoNelle Jean (Wagner) Linnaus, as of Nov 1995; 2202 Elmers Lane; Norfolk, NE 68701.

REFERENCE: "Conger History 1664-1941," compiled by Ethel C. Heagler, 1941, Broadlawn Farm, Cooksville, Illinois. Book located at the State Library of Ohio; 65 Front Street; Columbus, Ohio 43266-0334; Phone: 614-644-6966
(Reference furnished by Joyce Posey and Robert Guilinger)

REFERENCE: "The Conger Family of America," Vol. 1, 1972 & 2, indexed, by Maxine Crowell Leonard of Janesville, Iowa. [Note: Both volumes were used at the Library of Congress by REH in Sep 1995, Call Number: CS71.C7515 1972. Supposedly there are copies at the DAR Library in Washington, DC. The compiler's full name was Helen Maxine (Crowell) Leonard, which is only revealed by review of her families family group sheet information in Volume 1. REH]
(Reference furnished by Joyce Posey)

CHRISTENING: 12 Aug 1744 at the 1st Presbyterian Church, Morristown, Morris Co., NJ, according to Ancestral File.

SPOUSE: David Conger, Sr. was the 2nd spouse of Mary (Darby) Green.

BIOGRAPHY:
It is thought that David Conger Sr. was married twice. There is a tradition to that effect and that he had a son, Ishmael, by the first marriage -- that he was only married about a year when his wife died. An Ishmael Conger does appear in the 1790 census of Washington county, PA, where Elias D. Conger and David Conger Jr. (his brother) settled in 1790. Elias D. and David Conger were half-brothers of Ishmael. CFA I, p. 98

MILITARY:
David died during the Revolutionary War, circumstances unknown. From the office of the Adjutant General in Trenton, NJ we find the following:
It is certified that the records of this office show that David Conger
served as a Private in Middlesex County, New Jersey Militia, received
certificate 1571 amounting to 28:8:2 for the depreciation of his
continental pay in Middlesex County, New Jersey Militia during the
Revolutionary War.

Any of his descendants are eligible for membership in the Sons or Daughters of the American Revolution.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 99 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: David and John Conger were privates in the Revolutionary War from Middlesex county, New Jersey. [No source citation. REH] (CFA I, p. 328)

CENSUS: 1800, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., page 815
David Conger, males 2, 1, 0, 1, 0; females 1, 0, 0, 1, 0
CENSUS: 1810, page 703
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

DEATH-BURIAL-CONFLICT: According to David M. Dodd, he was buried at Dunn's Station, PA; Ancestral File lists, d. 1778 at Green [sic] Co., PA. Others have listed the date and place of death as, 1778, Middlesex Co., NJ.

CHILD: Ancestral File lists a child, Ishmael Conger, born Abt. 1761 at Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ. According to CFA II, p. 119, "An ISHMAEL CONGER was listed in the 1790 census of Washington county, PA. Speculation was that he may have been a s/o David 1741 and a wife before Mary Darby Green. The will for this man is under the name CONYERS. He died 8 July 1835. He mentioned his wife Mary, sons-in-law Jonathan Thomas and Henry Devore; also a grandson Ishmael Devore."

David married Mary DARBY {CH6X-HG}, daughter of William DARBY and Mary UNKNOWN, in 1762 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Mary was born about 1742 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died about 1796 in Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA about age 54.

General Notes:
Mary Darby

PARENTS: William Darby and Mary

AKA: Mary Darby Green

AKA: This is Mary Darby who was first married to a Mr. Green. She is often referred to as, Mary Darby Green in genealogy notes. Robert Guilinger stated that as far as he has been able to determine she did not have any children with Mr. Green and that none were mentioned in the Conger History by Grace Haegler Conger written in 1941.

PARENTS: Mary Darby Green, his wife, [wife of David Conger] was a daughter of Deacon William Darby and his wife, Mary. Deacon William was the son of William and Elizabeth Darby who were of a group of English settlers of Elizabethtown, N.J. in 1688. He appears in the Scotch Plains' land owners of 1690. His children according to records, were William, b. Abt. 1693, Benjamine, John, and Ephraim. Deacon William Darby organized the Scotch Plains Baptist Church on 5 Aug 1747.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 99 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION: Mary Darby Conger and her daughter, Mary E. Conger, accompanied her two sons when they moved from Woodbridge, NJ to Washington Co., PA in 1790.

DEATH: According to Robert Guilinger she died Abt 1796 at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Reuben and Mary E. (Conger) Wright in Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA. It is of interest to note that there is also a Morris Twp., in Washington Co., PA and her son David Conger Jr. died there.

+ 48 M i. Elias Darby CONGER Sr. was born on 8 Jun 1763 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died about 13 Sep 1843 in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH about age 80.

+ 49 M ii. David CONGER Jr. was born in 1767 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 14 Oct 1833 in Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA at age 66, and was buried in Oct 1833 in Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA, Bates Fork Cemetery.

+ 50 F iii. Mary E. CONGER was born about 11 Oct 1769 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died about Feb 1831 in Monroe Co., OH about age 61.

14. John CONGER was born about 1743 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 13 Sep 1797 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY about age 54, and was buried in Sep 1797 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

General Notes:
John Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Ann Enyard

MILITARY: David and John Conger were privates in the Revolutionary War from Middlesex county, New Jersey. [No source citation. REH] (CFA I, p. 328)

MILITARY: Revolutionary War soldier. Served as a Private in the Middlesex County Militia in New Jersey; stood in defense of the New Jersey frontiers in 1779.
(Source: CFA I, p. 288 & Conger Confab, Vol. II, Mar 1996 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

MARRIAGE: John Congar [sic] and Mary Dunham were married on 30 Mar 1768 at the Piscataway Baptist Church, Middlesex Co., NJ.
[Note: Listed twice under both the groom and bride's names.]
(Source: New Jersey Colonial Documents, Piscataway Baptist Church Marriage Records, p. 644 and 645 - furnished by Zeta Young to Robert Guilinger)

Problem: Was the date of marriage 30 May 1768 Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ or 30 Mar 1768 at Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ? See the above marriage extraction.

LAND: On 21 Jul 1772 he mortgaged to Elizabeth Guelett of Perth Amoy for 200 pounds, land lying at Bonhamtown. On 29 Mar 1788, John and his wife, mortgaged to Solomon Hunt 26 acres of land in Woodbridge next to Joseph and Matthew Freeman.

LEGAL_MATTER: Recorded his ear marks on 5 Sep 1780.

PUBLIC_SERVICE: In 1784 he was Town Assessor and the same year he was one of a committee of three appointed to audit the town records.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION-EMIGRATION: John Conger and his widowed mother, Ann, joined the Woodbridge Church on 27 Aug 1786. John's wife, Mary, joined, 28 Oct 1786 and they moved to Metuchen shortly after that. CFA I, p. 288

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: John Conger was one of the first trustees of the Metuchen Church in October 1787. The Trustee's Book shows on 22 Apr 1792, Dr. Melachthon Freeman attended and produced a certificate of his being duly elected a Trustee in the room of John Conger, Esq. who hath moved away. (CFA I, p. 287)

LEGAL_MATTER: Supreme Court Case No. 6698, Middlesex County, shows that on the 2nd Tuesday in May 1792, David Dunham, Lewis Dunham, James Dunham and Andrew Kirkpatrick, Esq. Executors of Azariah Dunham, deceased, were summoned to appear before the court to answer suit of John Conger and Mary, his wife, on a plea of trespass. No particularts of this suit are to be found. CFA I, p. 287.

RESIDENCES: Cambridge, Washington Co., NY

PROBATE: The will of John Conger was dated at Cambridge, Washington county, New York, 12 Sep 1797. The will of his wife Mary [sic, doesn't make sense], to whom he left the use of most of his estate, for the bringing up of his children.

Son Azariah, to who the use and improvement of the other third of the farm, and one half of the old saw mill for the use of himself and family, for five years.

Daughter Rachel, sons Mordicai, Jonathan, John and David and daughters Anna Younglove, wife of Aaron Younglove, and Mary Conger. The will provides that Mordicai's share of the estate is to go to whichever brother or sister takes care of him for life, and if two or more do this, then the portion left to Mordicai to be divided among them. (Mordecai had smallpox and went blind at the age of two.)

The executors names were Mary Conger, son Azariah Conger, and friends Joseph Younglove and John McLean of Cambridge.

Will probated 20 Sep 1797.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 287 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Charles G.B. Conger stated that there was still a John Conger at Woodbridge [NJ] during the Revolutionary War, which was probably this John Conger. [No source citation for the following. REH]

"The British, in their retreating from Philadelphia and afterwards, played havoc with his belongings, drinking up four hogsheads of cider, on pipe of Endeirn, ten gallons of brandy, seven gallons of Jamaica spirits, one half barrel of cherry rum, and one third barrel of porter. Besides, they burned his barn and all his fencing, damaged his house, broke fifty panes of glass in his windows, and ripped up his wife's feather beds, scattering the good goose down to the winds of heaven."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 288 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY:
Buried in the same cemetery with Ann (Enyard) Conger are: [CFA I, does not list the cemetery name] John Conger, Esq., died 13 Sep 1797, age 54 years; Mary, his wife, died 2 Aug 1832, age 86 years; Polly, their daughter, wife of Sylvester Bessey, died 9 Mar 1810, age 23 years. (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 328 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Mary DUNHAM, daughter of Azariah DUNHAM and Mary FORD, on 30 Mar 1768 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ. Mary was born in 1746 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 2 Aug 1832 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY at age 86, and was buried in Aug 1832 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

General Notes:
Mary Dunham

BIRTH-PARENTS-PROBLEM: The birth date of Mary Dunham has been listed as, 1746. Her parents have been listed as Azariah Dunham and Mary Ford. A record of there marriage, see below, indicates that they were married on 17 May 1753, after the supposed date of birth of Mary Dunham.

MARRIAGE-PARENTS: Dunham, Azariah, Piscataway, and Mary Ford, Morris, 1753 May 17.
(Source: New Jersey Colonial Records - Marriage Licenses, p. 111 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

51 F i. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 12 Nov 1769 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 52 M ii. Azariah CONGER was born on 26 Dec 1770 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 9 Jan 1813 in Hamondsport, Steuben Co., NY at age 42, and was buried in Jan 1813 in Urbana, Steuben Co., NY, Pleasant Valley.

53 F iii. Nancy CONGER was born on 17 Feb 1773 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

54 M iv. Mordecai CONGER was born on 30 Jan 1775 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

General Notes:
Mordecai Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Dunham

HEALTH_HISTORY: Mordecia Conger, 1775, was blinded after an attack of smallpox at the age of two. CFA I, p. 42a.

55 F v. Rachel CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1777 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

+ 56 M vi. Jonathan CONGER was born on 4 Jun 1779 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in New York.

57 M vii. John CONGER was born on 8 Jun 1781 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 10 Apr 1815 at age 33.

58 U viii. Infant CONGER was born on 9 Sep 1783 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1783.

+ 59 M ix. David CONGER was born about 25 Feb 1785 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 24 Sep 1862 in Au Sable Forks, Essex/Clinton Co., NY about age 77.

60 F x. Mary CONGER was born on 12 Oct 1787 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 9 Mar 1810 in Washington Co., NY at age 22, and was buried in Mar 1810 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

General Notes:
Mary Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Dunham

AKA: Polly

CEMETERY: Buried in the same cemetery with Ann (Enyard) Conger are: [CFA I, does not list the cemetery name] John Conger, Esq., died 13 Sep 1797, age 54 years; Mary, his wife, died 2 Aug 1832, age 86 years; Polly, their daughter, wife of Sylvester Bessey, died 9 Mar 1810, age 23 years.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 328 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

15. Jonathan CONGER was born about 1745 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died before 11 Dec 1815 in Indiana, and was buried before 11 Dec 1815 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN, Old Conger Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jonathan Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Ann Enyard

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Abt. 1750; Abt. 1768 (CFA I, 360); Abt. 1745

PARENTS: "This Jonathan Conger cannot be identified. The only statistics say he was a carpenter from Pennsylvania, and his will was proved 11 Dec 1815."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 330-332 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION: He was "from Penn."

SPOUSE: Jonathan Conger was the 2nd spouse of Mary (Frederick) Glass.

COMMENT: May have been the Jonathan Conger who died in Pike Co., IN, and served in the Revolution. (CFA I, p. 328)

RECOLLECTIONS: Who was this Jonathan Conger?
Jonathan Conger and Joshua Harbin had a hunting camp on the White River, near Buena Visa, now Clay Township, Pike county, Indiana, and furnished the Fort at Vincennes with meat. He carried a "Seal" to George Rogers Clark at Kaskaska in 1780.

Jonathan Conger made a coffin for Sebastain Frederick, Sr., who was scalped in 1786, according to the Frederick Administration file in the Vincennes courthouse.

Mrs. Ruth Fish, treasurer of the DAR Vincennes (Ind.) Chapter, was instrumental in Jonathan Conger being recognized as a Patriot. On 3 May 1970 she wrote, "Thought you would like to know that there are 3 - DAR members in on the Jonathan Conger, Sr. of Gibson county, Ind. line. They are as follows: Sebastian Conger, from Wisconsin, just a new member 1970, Betsy Conger Davidson, wife of Joseph Davidson from Virginia, Matilda Davidson, dau-in-law of Jonathan Conger, Levi Conger - in process at Washington, D.C." Mrs. Fish resided at 1319 Vigo Street, Vincennes, Ind. 47591.

Jonathan Conger could have been the son of Jonathan Conger, b. Abt. 1710, whose birth was approximated as about 1745. This Jonathan and his two brothers, David, Abt. 1741, and John, Abt. 1743, all served in the Revolution from Middlesex county, New Jersey. There is no further record of this Jonathan, except he is mentioned in his father's will in 1779. His brother, David, died in 1778 and his widow and sons, Elias Darby Conger, 1773, and David Conger, 1767 moved to Pennsylvania in 1791. The descendants of Elias moved on to Dearborn county, Indiana. If he was this Jonathan, he may have preceeded his brothers to Pennsylvania, and his life as a hunter and soldier would account for marrying a widow later in life.

He could not have been the Jonathan Conger, Jr. in Rowan county, North Carolina in 1790, as Jonathan's first child was born in 1790 in Knox county, Indiana. Jonathan of Rowan county seems to have disappeared after 1790 but his brother, Isaac, settled in McLean county, Illinois.

Jonathan Conger, b. 1742, had a son, Jonathan, born about 1764, in Essex county, New Jersey, who moved to Philadelphia before 1822 -- after the death of Jonathan Conger of Indiana.

William Russell Conger of Dallas, Texas, wrote on 23 Aug 1969, "The Jonathan [Conger] of Pike county, Indiana is in my opinion a member of the German line around Philadelphia and the Palantine group started originally by Jacob. I can't see any of our line in western Ohio or Indiana prior to the migration into Monroe county, Ohio, nor did any of the group move down from the western reserve -- too many Indians."

(Jacob Conger of the Palatines arrived, 24 Aug 1728, on the "Mortonhouse" and settled around Philadelphia. However, no known descendants of this branch are in this book [CFA I]. Your compiler feels that Jonathan Conger of Indiana is Jonathan Conger from Middlesex county, New Jersey, but nothing can be proved at this time.)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 331 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: Will of Jonathan Conger recorded 11 Dec 1815, Will Book A, p. 293,
Gibson County Courthouse, Princeton, IN.

In the name of God, Amen, I Jonathon Conger of the county of Gibson Indiana Territory (part omitted) do make and ordain this my last will and testament.
To wit:

I give and bequeath to Mary, my beloved wife, her bed, bed-clothing, spinning wheels, riding-saddle, and the use of the loom to be found in the spinning truck and provision and one horse to ride during her dowry.

Second, I give to my well beloved son Sebastian Conger a tract of land that lies between Harbin's and Conger's Creek, I also constitute, make and ordain Samuel Marshall and Sebastian Conger sole executors of this my last will and testament.

Third, I give to my eldest and dearly beloved daughter, Sebra Catt, five dollars.

Fourth, I give to my well beloved daughter Hulda Conger her bed, bed-clothing, one cow and twenty dollars.

Fifth, I give to my well beloved son Levi Conger, the plantation the said Jonathon Conger lives on, one horse for his own property, one horse, three cows and one heifer, harness, hoes, harrows, etc. and whatever the executors think is sufficient to carry on his farming business without an impediment for four years - sixteen hundred weight of swine salted down for him and use of the family for one year, two swine of stock hogs and fifteen for the use of the family and reasonable quantity of corn and forage sufficient to feed his stock of this years growth, one stack and a half of wheat for the use of the family, one stack of oats of this years, flax and hemp, five acres of grain at the west end of the field, the household and kitchen furniture, except such as is heretofore exposed of, sugar-boilers sufficient to boil fifty gallons of water at one time.

This property I would wish to be inventory as soon as possible after my decease by my executors, the cartables excepted. The said Levi Conger is to support his mother according to what is written above in her name during her dowery and the three youngest children until they become sixteen years of age, if it is supposed by my executors and the community at large that said Levi Conger is running through what I have given him will not in a very short time be able to support his mother and sisters agreeable to what is written above that my executors shall take said property out of said Levi's hand and not return it without a great amendment, and if he does not mind that, then the property shall be divided amongst his three youngest sisters.

The swine that is not heretofore exposed of I would wish to be put up as soon as possible and fattened and sold by order of my executors, as soon as possible and the horned stock and all other property not heretofore exposed of to be sold at public auction and the proceeds to be divided between my four youngest daughters equally. Likewise the property I have given Levi for four years is to be divided between my four youngest daughters equally. If anyone of my children die without lawful heir the proceeds to be divided between my two youngest daughters.
(signed) Jonathon Conger
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 331-332 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
The essay below, by Daniel Lockwood, explains how the family of Jonathan Conger and Mary (Frederick) Glass was linked to the family tree of John Belconger after the publication of Volume One of "The Conger Family of America."

Jonathan Conger born 1745 is a descendent of John Belconger and Mary Kelly.

John Belconger and Mary (Kelly) 5th child was John Conger.
John Conger b. 24 May 1674 m. Mary Tuttle.
John and Mary (Tuttle) Conger son Jonathan b. 1710 or 1716.
Jonathan m. Ann Engard.
Jonathan and Ann (Engard) Conger son Jonathan b. 1745 and d. 1815.

It is true that the exact place and date of his birth has not been determined.

The work done by Maxine Leonard, Mrs. Beulah M. Jackson of Miami FL (not a Conger, but a genealogist who worked with Mrs. Thompson); Mrs. Leona M. Robertson of Hazleton, IN (Leona May Frederick, b. 23 Sep 1907 who married Elrick H. Skidmore and Lee Robertson); and Mrs. Lesba Thompson determined that Jonathan, b. in 1745, was the son of Jonathan and Ann (Engard) Conger. This work was done after CFA I was published. These women researched court records and documents of PA and NJ and determined the parents of Jonathan. What records and documents they researched I don't know but when I talked to Maxine and Lesba on different occasions they both assured me that they were correct.

Mrs. Thompson, born 17 Aug 1912 at Evansville, IN, was married on 26 June 1933 to D.B. Thompson. She published, "Jonathan Conger of Knox and Gibson Counties and his Descendants," which lists about 1600 descendants. I am not aware of which libraries might have copies.

I remember Maxine Leonard telling me, almost in these words, "After years of searching records, documents, census, probate, church, family bibles, immigration, ship records at ports of entry, records in England, there is no doubt that Jonathan of Knox county, Indiana is the son of Jonathan and Ann Engard Conger."

[Extracted by Daniel Lockwood from the book of Mrs. Thompson.] Jonathan Conger migrated from PA where he was listed as a carpenter to Indiana sometime around 1774. In the Spring of 1778 Jonathan Conger and Joshua Harbin had a camp located a short distance above what is now Giro, Indiana, on the south side of White River. They were engaged as hunters, supplying fresh meat to Ft. Sackville, formerly Fort Vincent or Fort Vincennes, located in what was then a part of Great Britain's Province of Canada.

These two hunters were sympathetic to the cause of the American Colonists, and with the coming of George Rogers Clark, the conqueror of the Northwest, this sympathy became more evident. Jonathan Conger was so trusted that in 1780 he was selected by John Doge, then at Ft. Vincent, to carry to Col. Clark, then at Express Falls, Ohio his official seal.

Jonathan Conger was listed as a settler of Knox County, Indiana Territory, as early as 1780. His name is included in a roster of the militia at Vincennes, as returned by Major Francois Vigo, on 19 July 1790. The men listed on this roster saw service against the Indians through the campaign of Tippecanoe in 1811.
(Comment by Daniel Lockwood, "This battle is by far the most important battle as far as changing American History than any battle ever fought in America. If this battle had never been fought there is a good chance that the Civil War would never have occured, and if so it would have been pushed back to the late 1800's.")

Sometime in 1788/89, Jonathan Conger married the daughter of another Revolutionary patriot, Mary Frederick, widow of John Glass and the mother of two small sons. Her father, Sebastian Frederick, Sr., served as a Ranger on the Frontiers 1778-83, Washington County, PA. In 1785, after residence in Washington County, PA since about 1762, he migrated to Knox County, Indiana Territory, with his daughter, Mary. In 1786/87, he was scalped by Indians one night when he was guarding a sugar camp about six miles southeast of Vincennes.
[End of Daniel Lockwood extraction from the book of Mrs. Thompson.]
(Written by Daniel Bruce Lockwood, March 2000)

Jonathan married Mary FREDERICK, daughter of Sebastian FREDERICK and Unknown UNKNOWN,. Mary died on 5 Nov 1846 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN and was buried in Nov 1846 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN, Old Conger Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Frederick

FATHER: Sebastian Frederick, born in Germany, who arrived in America on 26 Sep 1749 on the ship, "Dragon."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 330-331 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

FATHER: The father of Mary Frederick was Sebastian Frederick, born in Germany, the son of Johanne Frederick. On 22 Aug 1778 at Fort Pitt, PA he married, Mary Anna Maria Catt, born May 1757 in Germany. Mary Frederick and Mary Anna Maria (Catt) Frederick have been confused. Sometimes one may find that they both died on the same day, 5 Nov 1846, and buried in the "Old Conger Cemetery," Clay Township, Pike Co., IN. Mary Frederick, the daughter of Sebastain Frederick died on 5 Nov 1846, not his wife. Mary Anna Maria (Catt) is not Mary Frederick's mother.
(Supplied by Daniel Lockwood)

AKA-CHILDREN: Mary (Frederick) Glass had two sons by John Glass, who d. Abt. 1788 at Embara's Creek, IN. [No source citation.] (CFA I, p. 331)

+ 61 M i. Sebastian CONGER was born on 1 Oct 1790 in Knox Co., IN, died on 13 Sep 1845 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN at age 54, and was buried in Sep 1845 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Old Conger Cemetery.

+ 62 F ii. Sebra Ann CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1792 in Knox Co., IN and died on 25 Sep 1875 in Gibson Co., IN at age 83.

+ 63 M iii. Levi CONGER was born about Apr 1793 in Knox Co., IN, died about 1839 about age 46, and was buried about 1839 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN, Conger Cemetery.

+ 64 F iv. Hulda CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1795 in Knox Co., IN and died on 31 Aug 1843 in Knox Co., IN at age 48.

+ 66 F vi. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 15 Jan 1800 in Knox Co., IN, died on 2 Sep 1872 in Gibson Co., IN at age 72, and was buried in Sep 1872 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Davidson Cemetery.

+ 67 F vii. Keturah CONGER was born on 28 Oct 1803 in Knox Co., IN, died on 31 Dec 1854 in Clay Co., IL at age 51, and was buried in Jan 1854 in Clay Co., IL, Mount Zion Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jane Ross

PROBATE: Mentioned in the will of her grandfather, John Conger.

Jane married Enoch MORGAN Sr., son of James MORGAN and Rachel Mc_READEN, in Dec 1826. Enoch was born about 1760.

+ 68 M i. Enoch MORGAN Jr. was born on 19 Jun 1792 in Cabarrus Co., NC, died on 3 Sep 1840 in Dallas Co., AL at age 48, and was buried in Sep 1840 in Selma, Dallas Co., AL, Valley Creek Cemetery.

70 M iii. Nicholson Ross MORGAN was born on 10 Aug 1789 in Mecklenburg Co., NC and died on 7 Mar 1887 in Eutaw, Greene Co., AL at age 97.

General Notes:
Hannah Ross

DEATH: According to daughter, Hannah's death was in 1845 at the age of 102.
Birth date calculated, Abt. 1743.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 409 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Hannah married Matthew HARRIS, son of Samuel HARRIS and Martha LAIRD, in 1784. Matthew was born in 1754 in Mecklenburg Co., NC and died in 1845 at age 91.

General Notes:
Matthew Harris

MILITARY: He was in the Revolutionary War. [No source citation.]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 328 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 81 F iv. Elizabeth HARRIS was born about 8 Jan 1793 in Greene Co., GA, died on 10 Nov 1859 in Henderson Co., TN about age 66, and was buried in Nov 1859 in Lake Cemetery.

+ 82 M v. James HARRIS was born on 28 Sep 1795 in Greene Co., GA and died on 7 Oct 1869 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX at age 74.

25. Isaac CONGER was born about 1759 and died in 1842 in Mc Lean Co., IL about age 83.

General Notes:
Isaac Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Euphemia Ross

BIRTH: Probably Rowan Co., NC (CFA I, p. 240)

RESIDENCES: Isaac Conger settled near Bowling Green, KY; moved then to Missouri; a few years later moved to Springfield, IL; and then to McLean county, IL, about 1830. (CFA I, p. 240)

BIOGRAPHY:
The history of McLean county, Illinois has a feature of the Conger family that was written by Miss Emma Conger (b. 1841), daughter of Robert [Barrett] Conger, one of the earliest settlers of Stout's Grove. As is usually the case, "family tradition" will vary from statistical facts. Emma's story is as follows:

"Isaac Conger, an only son, was born in England, emigrated to America when young and settled near Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. (He was the son of Jonathan Conger, b. 1732, descendant of John Belconger.) He married Susan Barnett (Barrett) and they had four sons, Jonathan, Robert, Benjamin and Nicholas.

"In 1829 the family emigrated to Illinois and settled at Stout's Grove, in what is now McLean county. Isaac Conger and his wife died soon after coming here, at the age of eighty-three (in 1842).

"Jonathan, Robert and Nicholas Conger made farms adjoining each other.
(Source: Account of Miss Emma Conger in History of McLean County, IL - found in CFA I, p. 241)

General Notes:
Susanna Barrett

QUESTION: CFA I, p. 240, asks if she might be the 2nd wife of Isaac Conger.

AKA: Susanna Barrett or Barnett (CFA I, p. 329); Susanna Barrett (CFA I, p. 240)

+ 88 M i. Jonathan CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1802 in Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY, died on 23 Jan 1857 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA at age 55, and was buried in Jan 1857 in Ellsworth Cemetery.

+ 89 M ii. Robert Barnett CONGER was born on 5 Mar 1804 in Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY and died on 21 Aug 1860 in Mc Lean Co., IL at age 56.

90 M iii. Nicholas CONGER was born in 1808 and died about 1840 in Mc Lean Co., IL about age 32.

General Notes:
Nicholas Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Nicholson Conger

BIOGRAPHY:
Nicholas Conger improved his farm and built what was considered a nice house in those days. He was to have been married shortly afterwards, but was taken sick and died. This was in the year 1840. He was an industrious and promising young man and a good citizen.
(Source: Account of Miss Emma Conger in History of McLean County, IL - found in CFA I, p. 241)

+ 91 M iv. Benjamin CONGER was born on 5 Jun 1809 in Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY and died on 9 May 1881 in Coffey Co., KS at age 71.

Jean married Daniel BILES, son of Thomas BILES and Elizabeth UNKNOWN, on 30 Dec 1775 in Rowan Co., NC. Daniel was born about 1749 in New Jersey and died about 1835 about age 86.

General Notes:
Daniel Biles

PROBATE: CFA II, p. 259 has this notation, "w/p 1835." It is assumed that this means, "Will Probated in 1835".

+ 93 M i. Thomas BILES was born about Jun 1775 and died on 8 Mar 1882 about age 106.

94 M ii. Jonathan BILES was born on 26 Jan 1780 and died on 1 Jul 1861 at age 81.

Elizabeth married Joseph NICHOLS on 16 Sep 1784 in Rowan Co., NC. Joseph died in Rutherford Co., TN.

General Notes:
Joseph Nichols

RESIDENCES: "of Rowan county, NC" CFA II, p. 384

MILITARY: He was a Rev. War soldier of NC, Vol. XVI Recoreds of State; rejected pension, record R 7644 National Archives.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 384 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

28. Zipporah CONGER was born on 11 Jan 1761 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 23 Nov 1833 in Madison Co., KY at age 72.

General Notes:
Zipporah Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Euphemia Ross

COMMENT: Listed in CFA II, p. 719; Zipporah, b. 11 Jan 1761 Rowan Co., NC, d. 23 Nov 1823 Madison Co., KY, md. Isaac Todd.

COMMENT: Missing from CFA I, but was confirmed by Paula Van Winkle of El Dorado, KS for DAR record.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 441 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Zipporah married Isaac TODD on 12 Feb 1781 in Rowan Co., NC. Isaac was born on 3 Jun 1761 in Easton Co., PA and died on 5 Apr 1843 in Lawrence, Marion Co., IN at age 81.

General Notes:
Thomas Todd

AKA-CONFLICT: Thomas Todd, p. 724, CFA II; Isaac Thomas Todd by Robert Guilinger; Issac Todd by others. Thomas Todd by Ruth Ray Edwards. Looks like there is plenty of room for discussion. Can anyone prove his name?

BIRTH: 3 Jun 1761, Easton Co., PA

PARENTS-CONFLICT: Some say his parents were Thomas and Sally Todd (CFA II, p. 411). Ruth Ray Edwards says the parents were: Benjamin Todd and Sarah Giffin.

CONFLICT-RESEARCHER: There is some question about the name of the Todd who married Zipporah Conger. Based on the DAR application (current as of 1996) of Paula Van Winkle of El Dorado, KS the name of Issac Todd is include in the work of Richard E. Henthorn. Some Todd family researchers list the husband of Zipporah as, Thomas. Thomas was probably the father of Issac. More research and some citations to sources needs to be done before these links can be considered more than speculation.

RESEARCHER-RELATIONSHIP: Aldine Thurston, granddaughter of Andrew Dodd Todd was interested in family history and genealogy and shared her information with Ida Mae (Todd) Drommer. Aldine Thurston listed Thomas Todd as the husband of Zipporah Conger, which does not agree with what some of the other Conger family researchers have listed.

QUESTION: Did this family have two children named, Sally Todd, the first dying in infancy?

COMMENT: The Todd family held a family reunion at Minneapolis, KS on 27 May 1996.
(Furnished by Ida Mae Drommer)

DEATH-CONFLICT: 5 Apr 1843, Lawrence Co., IN (CFA II, p. 724). Where did he die?

General Notes:
Isaac Todd

MARRIAGE: Bondsman, Aaron Todd

DEATH: Bef 1850, possibly in Madison, KY or Illinois

112 F ii. Jane TODD was born on 24 Aug 1784 in Madison Co., NC and died on 24 Feb 1871 in Indiana at age 86.

General Notes:
Sally Francis Todd

MARRIAGE: Bondsman, Isaac Todd

Problem: A marriage date of 22 Mar 1805 has been listed. According to researcher, Ruth Ray Edwards the date of marriage to Michael Woolery was 28 Mar 1805.
(Source: Madison Co., KY Marriages, Historical Society - furnished by Ruth Ray Edwards)

+ 113 M iii. Jonathan TODD was born on 22 Sep 1786 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 2 May 1865 in Lawrence Co., IN at age 78.

114 F iv. Hannah TODD was born on 23 Oct 1788 in Madison Co., NC and died on 1 Mar 1868 in Indiana at age 79.

General Notes:
Jacob Woolery

MARRIAGE: Bondsman, Henry Woolery

Problem: Was the marriage date 20 May 1808 or 26 May 1808? Maxine Leonard's, CFA, Vol. II, p. 441 lists, 20 May 1808.

Problem: A marriage date of 20 May 1808 has been listed. According to researcher, Ruth Ray Edwards, the name of marriage to was 26 Mar 1808.
(Source: Madison Co., KY Marriages, Historical Society - furnished by Ruth Ray Edwards)

RESEARCHER: Ruth Ray Edwards is the great great granddaughter of Jacob Woolery and Hannah Todd.

General Notes:
Daniel Todd

MARRIAGE: Bondsman, Major Johnson

Problem: Was the date of marriage, 7 Apr 1817 or 17 Apr 1817?

Daniel married Lucy JOHNSON, daughter of John JOHNSON and Unknown, about 17 Apr 1817 in Madison Co., KY.

118 M viii. Thomas TODD was born on 19 Dec 1799 in Kentucky and died on 28 Dec 1873 at age 74.

General Notes:
Thomas Todd

Problem: The marriage date has been listed as, 23 Apr 1825 and 24 Apr 1825.

General Notes:
Moses Todd

Problem: It has also been reported that he was born in 1807, in CFA, Vol. II, p. 441.

121 F xi. Sally TODD was born on 21 Jul 1805 in Kentucky and died on 10 May 1880 at age 74.

General Notes:
Sally Todd

CONFLICT-RELATIONSHIP: It has been reported that Sally Todd Morrow was the grandmother of Samuel J. Crawford. He was the 3rd governor of Kansas and was of historical importance to Kansas history. If Sally Todd was indeed born in 1805 and she married William Morrow in 1859 she would have been Abt. 54 at the time of the marriage and therefore it is highly unlikely that there were children of this union. The names of the father and grandfather of Samuel J. Crawford were not given so it wasn't possible to determine if Sally Tood had been married previous to her marriage to William Morrow. No source citation for the relationsship statement was given. Unless proven by citations to sources this relationship should be considered only as speculation.

General Notes:
Willaim Morrow

Problem: Was his surname, Morrow, Morran or Moran? Maxine Leonard in CFA, Vol. II, p. 441 lists, Morran.

30. Jonathan CONGER was born about 1770 in Rowan Co., NC and died after Mar 1823 in Claiborne Co., MS.

General Notes:
Jonathan Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Ross

RESIDENCES: Rowan Co., NC; Claiborne Co., MS

LAND: A deed from Jonathan Conger to Leonard Smith, 3 Feb 1796, registered 12 Apr 1796, Book No. 14, page 261, says that this tract of land was obtained by John Conger, Sr., and has Jonathan and Margaret Conger's names signed to it.

This, and other deeds, indicate that the Congers owned near, or over, one thousand acres of land in this vicinity, now Davidson county, [NC], on both sides of Abbott's Creek.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 284 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: A note on this family says, "Jonathan and his family went to Mississippi from St. Louis, MO, on a flat boat about the year 1800 and settled near Natches, MS. He was a captain of the Claiborne Rifles under Andrew Jackson at the battle of New Orleans in 1812." Another note says he settled at Vicksburg or Port Gibson, MS.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p 332 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN. I, Jonathan Conger of the state of Mississippi and county of Warren, being of advanced age and under bodily affliction, but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto God, calling into mind, the mentality of my body, and knowing that it is appointed unto all men once to die, do make and ordain this to be my last will and testament, Viz, principally and first of all I give and bequeath my soul to God.

Secondly, after my just debts are paid I wish my property to descend as follows, to my oldest daughter Elizabeth I have given in my lifetime stock money and a negro girl, Hetta, which is all that I alot her.

Thirdly, to John Labdelle, my son-in-law stock money and a negro boy named Prince and girl Maria to his part. (Mary's husband)

Fourthly, to Pheobe Sims, I have given stock and a horse, and a negro to the amount of what I intend to give her.

Fifthly, to William my son I give a negro girl named Belinda and a horse and one hundred dollars to his part.

Sixthly, I give my son Martin one hundred acres of land layed off south east end of my tract, and a negro boy Nelson to his part.

Seventhly, to Sally Thompson a negro girl named Rachel stock and two horses to her part.

Eigthly, to Jane I have given a negro girl named Elsy a mare and stock to her part.

Ninthly, to my son Wilson I give one hundred and twenty-five acres of land off the north end of my tract and negroes named Solomon, Jack and Cluney, to his part.

Tenthly, to my son Jonathan Lee I give the balance of aforesaid tract of land, the waggon and team together with all my farming utinsels, shop tools and negroes names Sam, Patsy, John, and a sorrel mare to his part.

Eleventhly, to my daughter Margaret I give certain negroes named Alford, Amos and Jack and Charlotte and a horse and her saddle, nmaed Toney together with a secretary, and case for to her part.

Twelfthly, I give to Jonathan Lee, Wilson, Martin and Margaret twenty head of cattle to be equally divided, and two steers apiece besides.

Thirteently, the balance of my horses and cattle are being sold whenever the crop shall be gathered with Matilda, Violet and Sall. Now when the estate is settled if any remnant, Margaret is to have four hundred dollars more, and the balance if any to be equally divided between the rest of my heirs.

As given under my hand this 14th day of March in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and twenty-three.
/s/J. Conger (seal)
I appoint Foster Cook, Jacob Hyland and Isaac Rapalge my executors and Foster Cook guardian for my son Jonathan Lee. Mr. Benjamin Smith I wish to be guardian for my daughter Margaret.

Attested by: Charles Lee, S.F. Fratwood, Allen Sharkey.
(No. 96 File #9, Probate Docket Pg 11, April Term 1823, Warren County, MS.
Proved in open court 14th April 1823, recorded in Book A, page 240.)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 147-148 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 123 M ii. William CONGER was born about 1790 in Rowan Co., NC and died in Warren Co., MS.

General Notes:
Phoebe Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Margaret Elston

COMMENT: A Phoebe Sims was mentioned in the will of Jonathan Conger, father of Phoebe Conger.

+ 125 F iv. Mary CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1792 in Rowan Co., NC and died about 6 Jan 1855 in Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS about age 62.

+ 127 F vi. Sally CONGER was born about 1796 in Rowan Co., NC and died in Mississippi.

+ 128 M vii. Martin CONGER was born on 7 Jul 1797 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 13 Dec 1833 in Clinton, Hinds Co., MS at age 36.

+ 129 M viii. Jonathan Lee CONGER was born in 1806 in Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., MS and died in 1848 in Black Hawk, Carroll Co., MS at age 42.

General Notes:
Margaret Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Margaret Elston

COMMENT: Margaret Conger added to the family of Jonathan Conger based on his Will.

31. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 16 Dec 1771 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 15 Sep 1842 in Lincoln Co., TN at age 70.

Elizabeth married Stephen COLE, son of William COLE and Unknown, about 19 Nov 1789. Stephen was born on 25 Apr 1768 and died on 14 Apr 1841 in Lincoln Co., TN at age 72.

General Notes:
Stephen Cole

Problem: Was the date of marriage 27 Oct 1789 or as listed in CFA II, p. 282, 19 Nov 1789?

135 M v. Hiram COLE was born on 20 Jan 1802 and died on 7 Sep 1814 at age 12.

32. Joshua CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1773 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 28 Aug 1829 in Smith Co., TN at age 55, and was buried in Aug 1829 in Mt. Holley Cemetery.

General Notes:
Joshua Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Ross

CONFLICT-DEATH: 28 Aug 1799 on page 285 of CFA I. 28 Aug 1829 at Smith Co., TN
on p. 345 of CFA I. Aug 1829, p. 345a of CFA I.

RESIDENCES: someplace in the area where Carthage, TN is located

CENSUS: Joshua Conger had four slaves in 1820. His son, Eli and John, appeared in this census as heads of their own homes. [Note: no place name cited.] (CFA I, p. 345)

RECOLLECTIONS: According to the Charles L. Conger records, J.E. Conger wrote: "We have in our family two hammers that belonged to Joshua Conger and wife, one of them marked N.C. and the other S.C. I think Joshua Conger came to Tennessee and settled in Smith county, in the year 1800.

"He died August 28, 1829, in what was known as the Conger Bottom, on Caney Fork River, near the mouth of Smith Fork Creek, and was buried on the south side of Hickman Creek, about one mile above the bridge.

"Lucinda, his wife, was born March 15, 1775 and died about 1856, after being insane for several years, and was buried in what is known as the Conger Graveyard in DeKalb county on Caney Fork River, about one mile above the mouth of Holmes Creek.

"Lucinda was living in the home of Andrew Wallace in 1850 in DeKalb county.

"All the above mentioned graves were move to Mt. Holley Cemetery when Center Hill Dam was built near Smithville.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 345 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: In Jan 1832 Eli Conger filed a case in Chancery Court to sell some land as administrator of Joshua Conger and states that Joshua Conger died August 1829, leaving a widow, Lucy, Joshua, John, Elizabeth m/Obediah Lack, Elijah, William, Polly m/William Coffee, Delilah, Nancy, Isaac (deceased) with Jane, Elizabeth, William, Ira. The last four living in Jackson county, with Malinda, general guardian. [Note: Carthage, TN Chancery Records.]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 345a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Joshua married Lucinda ROUNSAVAL. Lucinda was born on 15 Mar 1775 in South Carolina, died about 1856 in De Kalb Co., TN about age 81, and was buried about 1856 in Mt. Holley Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lucinda Rounsaval

AKA: Also listed as Rounseval in CFA I, p. 345.

141 M i. Eli CONGER was born on 16 Aug 1795 in Rowan Co., NC and died about 1834 about age 39.

General Notes:
Eli Conger

PARENTS: Joshua Conger and Lucinda Rounsaval

MILITARY: Eli Conger, born 16 Aug 1795, father Joshua Conger, mother Lucinda Rounseval Conger, enlisted in military service during the War of 1812. Date of enlistment 23 Dec 1813. Branch of service: Mounted gunman. Under Col. Wm. Higgins and Capt. Adam Dale. Brig. Gen. John Coffee was the top ranking officer. [State Library & Archives, Nashville, TN]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 345a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CENSUS: Eli Congo [sic] was listed in the 1820 Smith Co., census as 1 male 20 to 30 and 1 female 16 to 18 years.

In 1830 under Eli Conger was 1 male 30 to 40, 1 male 5 to 10, 1 female 30 to 40, 1 female 5 to 10.
[Note: Charles Leslie Conger's records state he had no issue.]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 345a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: Eli Conger was administrator of his father's estate. Several court records exist about that, the last of which was in 1832. Eli Conger filed guardian reports (one for George Pitt). A record in regard to guardian reports dated in 1834 stated Eli Conger died.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 345a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: Court minutes of November 1834, John Conger appointed administrator of the estate of Eli Conger, deceased. John Lancaster and Spencer Kelly his securities. Commissioners were set apart and laid off provisions for widow and family of Eli Conger, deceased. First to buy at the sale was Elizabeth Conger (wife or sister?).
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 345a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 142 M ii. John CONGER was born on 9 Jun 1798 in Rowan Co., NC and died in 1843 in Smith Co., TN at age 45.

+ 146 M vi. Elisha CONGER was born about 2 Nov 1805 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 12 Mar 1895 in De Kalb Co., TN about age 89, and was buried in Mar 1895 in De Kalb Co., TN, Homestead Cemetery.

+ 147 M vii. William CONGER was born on 15 Jun 1808 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 22 Apr 1854 at age 45.

General Notes:
Mary Conger

PARENTS: Joshua Conger and Lucinda Rounsaval

AKA: Polly

+ 150 F x. Delilah CONGER was born on 2 Feb 1814 in Smith Co., TN and died about 1845 about age 31.

152 F xii. Nancy CONGER was born on 22 Aug 1818 in Rowan Co., NC and died in 1863 at age 45.

33. Eli CONGER was born about 1776 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 16 Jul 1851 in Butts Co., GA about age 75.

General Notes:
Eli Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Ross

RESIDENCES: 1810 in Mecklenburg, NC; 1840 in Houston Co., GA. He may have been the Eli Conger who was J.I.C. of Butts Co., GA, 19 Jan 1826.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 138 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Eli married Mary ALEXANDER, daughter of Amos ALEXANDER and Mary JOHNSTON,. Mary was born between 1780 and 1784 and died before 1820.

+ 153 F i. Mary Ross CONGER was born on 16 Mar 1806 in North Carolina and died on 3 Sep 1871 in Tippah Co., MS at age 65.

General Notes:
John Conger

CENSUS: May be the John Conger shown in the 1860 census of Cherokee co., GA
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 138 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 158 M vi. Eli Martin CONGER was born on 26 Jun 1815 in North Carolina, died on 14 Mar 1879 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX at age 63, and was buried in Mar 1879 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, Quitman Cemetery.

34. Jean CONGER was born on 12 Oct 1777 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 8 Nov 1846 at age 69, and was buried in Nov 1846 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN.

General Notes:
Jean Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Ross

NAME-CONFLICT: Jane (Jean) Conger in CFA II, p. 709

Jean married John MOORES, son of Henry MOORES and ROSS, on 30 Aug 1797 in Madison Co., KY. John was born on 9 Oct 1777, died on 29 Oct 1844 at age 67, and was buried in Oct 1844 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN.

159 F i. Mary Ross MOORES was born on 25 Feb 1801 and died in 1858 at age 57.

35. Isaac CONGER was born on 8 Nov 1779 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 4 Mar 1857 at age 77.

General Notes:
Isaac Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Ross

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 241

RESIDENCES: Isaac Conger, 1779, obtained a government grant for about 2,000 acres near Fayetteville, TN. He built a brick home about 1810 which later was occupied by his son, Sion Illif Conger, 1810, grandson, Dixie Lamar Conger, 1864. The widow of Dixie Lamar died there in 1969. It is believed to be the oldest house in Lincoln county, TN. Isaac's great-grandson, John Beall Conger, 1905, later owned and lived in the house.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 40-41a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH-QUESTION: Did he die on the same date as his wife, 4 Mar 1857? (CFA I, p. 241)

RELATIONSHIP: Isaac Conger and his wife, Mary Moores were 1st cousins. (CFA I, p. 241)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

RESIDENCES: Isaac Conger lived on "Beachlawn," farm which he established about 1815, near Fayetteville, TN (CFA I, p. 472)

BIOGRAPHY:
Isaac Conger left his home in Rowan Co., NC after the death of his mother and lived for a short time with his uncle and aunt (Henry Moores and Jane (Ross)). He married Mary [Moores], his cousin, and went to Tennessee. There they settled in Lincoln county, which was a cane-break wilderness.

Isaac and Mary were both deeply religious and members of the Methodist church. Their home was about seven miles from Fayetteville [TN] and their nearest neighbor was four miles away. Jane Brown Moores (Mary's youngest sister, b. 1800) lived with them and died a spinster in 1858.

Isaac became convinced that he must preach the Gospel, and so decided. He made preparation and was licensed by the ELK Conference in 1811. The diaries kept while at this work indicate that his wife strongly opposed his missionary work, which greatly depressed him. He was deeply impressed with responsibility of saving sinners and persisted in the work while his health would permit -- preaching and teaching whereever he went. He preached three or four sermons a day, often two or three hours long -- all interspersed with taking in new converts, excommunicating reprobates and riding horseback fifteen or twenty miles. His usual circuit covered the territory now occupied by eight or more counties, but he preahed at times in almost every settlement in the state. It took thirty days to ride the circuit.

After a year of riding circuit, Isaac turned again to his farm. The last notation in the diary: "Nov 19 -- started to Georgia for my workman to finish the buildings. Got there in 10 days and returned in a few days over a month. I lost a __ hundred dollar mare and my wagon had liked to run over me but got but little hurt. Landed safe home the 22nd of December; find my family in health." This trip must have been made to his brother's home in Cobb county, Georgia.

Though deeply fond of his homestead, Isaac seemed to have had an inquiring mind and enjoyed travel. He also took occasional trips on horseback through Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois and back through Kentucky and Tennessee. One interesting trip he undoubtedly made was to his brother, John B. Conger, at Grand Gulf, Mississippi. This particular brother was the owner of 10,000 acres of rich delta land with not a hill on it. His land was worked by a thousand slaves. To house them, there was a mile-long stretch of cabins on the plantation.

Isaac obtained a government grant for about 2,000 acres of land. There is a family tradition that Isaac and Mary journeyed to Tennessee with little else besides a "Pigin,' a pot, and a johnny cake board." They lived in a log cabin until about 1808 when he had a brick house built for his growing family. This house is in use and has been extended -- and is probably the oldest house in Lincoln county, TN (by Mrs. Iliff Conger, Rt. 2, Louisville, TN, July 1967 -- filed with a diary by Isaac Conger in the State Archives at Nashville, TN)

Isaac employed a brick mason and together they built the house, using clay from the front yard to mold the oversize bricks for the structure. The two big second floor bedrooms were not connected by a door. One was for boys and the other for girls -- and they had separate stairways. Now (1965), with the addition of extra rooms over the years, it is a 14-room house, but all the woodwork, even the windowsills (made of black locust) of the original house is still intact. With 12-foot-high ceilings and foot thick walls, the house is still in a state of perfect preservation. There is no need for air conditioning. (Feature story on his great grandson, Dixie Lamar Conger, is in "The Chattanooga Times," 2 Aug 1965).

"The original house consisted of four rooms of the two-story brick part (still in use). The one story frame was added before the Civil War. It contained two rooms and an entrance hall, and I assume the porches were added at the same time, because the ornamental appointments seem to be in keeping. Also I assume that the original kitchen was still in use. According to the customs of the day, the kitchen was separate, and to the rear of the new addition. Some time after the Civil War the old kitchen was removed and a new kitchen, dining room, butler's pantry, etc. was added behind the new frame building.

"The bricks for the two story and full basement were burnt at the site, and I presume the dirt from the basement (rock lined) was used for the brick. The old lime kiln was discovered a few years ago about a quarter mile S.E. of the building. The sand had to be hauled in from Elk River some 8 miles away.

"Over the years, little changes have been made in the original brick portion, except large glass panes were substituted for the 8" x 10" glass sashes, and the floors were covered with hardwood flooring. Most of the window frames and doors and door frames are still sound. They are carved out of solid black locust." (John B. Conger, 1970 occupant of the house.)

A paper called, "Tempo" ran a feature story in October 1967, in which John B. Conger was interviewed about the house. He explained that "pingin'" was a leather bucket and the pail referred to by Mrs. Iliff Conger, above, was probably made of either wood or brass.

Isaac first built a lean-to on the creek, now called Hamestring Creek, which meanders through the farm. The area was mostly wooded then and extremely rugged. The stone and log house which the young Isaac built for his family stands directly behind the comfortable home constructed later. The rocks which line the ground floor of that first house are cut identically, inside and out. Rubble was used to fill between them. Walls of the house are two feet thick.

Forming the one room second floor are hand-hewn logs 40 feet long, 15 to 18 inches wide and about 8 inches thick. They are carefully notched and placed. The house itself measures 20 feet by 40 feet. On the lower floor is a large open fireplace in which Mrs. Conger did the cooking. The floor was dirt and small windows were placed in the stone portion of the walls.

Isaac Conger evidently had his mind set on making housekeeping as easy as possible for his wife. He installed "running water." Taking two-by-fours, the young settler cut a one-half by one-inch groove on one side. He did the same to another piece of wood, put them together and water flowed from a nearby spring through a one-inch pipe into the house.

Building the new house was a slow process, taking time out to make crops, to locate stones for the basement, and assemble crews of workmen. In 1813, according to Isaac's diary, he went to Georgia in search of more workmen. The house was finally finished in 1815. It had two rooms downstairs and two bedrooms upstairs, as mentioned, for the boys on one side and the girls on the other. The kitchen, added a little later was to one side of the main house. Walls of the house are 14 inches thick. Hugh fireplaces with fancy mantles were put in both rooms downstairs. The front door, still in its original state, has fancy woodworking and a glass pane.

After the main house was finished, the kitchen was added and a brick smokehouse was constructed. The smokehouse is now used as a refrigerated vault to hold cured hams which John B. Conger sells.

Two more wings have been added to the house and it how has 10 rooms and 2 baths. The Conger house has had running water throughout the house since 1901. Several pieces of furniture have been retained by family members over the years, and the Congers have added other antiques to keep the house as authentic as possible.

During the Civil War, Union soldiers "stripped the farm bare." However, the farm houses weren't burned. Before the war Sion Conger was quite a wealthy man. Property evaluation records showed Sion had nine slaves valued at $1,000 each and property valued at $14,000 with between 1,000 and 1,200 acres.

But things changed. After the Civil War, Sion's wife developed poor eyesight. She went to Dresden for treatments and letters found in the house, written to her by Sion, promised he would send her $10 "if he could get it together."

Four generations of Congers have owned the property. After Sion died, the farm was owned by his son, Dixie Lamar Conger. Dixie's son, John Beall Conger, is the present owner, and he has promised to sell part of it to his son, John Beal Conger, Jr.

The house is located on Route 5, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 242-243 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Isaac married Mary MOORES, daughter of Henry MOORES and Jane ROSS,. Mary was born on 15 Nov 1782 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 4 Mar 1857 in Tennessee at age 74, and was buried in Mar 1857 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN.

General Notes:
Malinda Conger

PARENTS: Isaac Conger and Mary Moores

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue

162 F iii. Matilda CONGER was born on 16 Apr 1807 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 2 Oct 1812 at age 5.

General Notes:
Matilda Conger

PARENTS: Isaac Conger and Mary Moores

NO_ISSUE: No issue

163 F iv. Delilah CONGER was born on 11 Aug 1808 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 14 Oct 1837 at age 29.

General Notes:
Delilah Conger

PARENTS: Isaac Conger and Mary Moores

NEVER_MARRIED: .

NO_ISSUE: No issue

+ 164 M v. Sion Moores CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1810 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 27 Jan 1874 at age 63.

165 M vi. Felix B. CONGER was born on 14 Dec 1812 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 4 Dec 1834 at age 21.

General Notes:
Felix B. Conger

PARENTS: Isaac Conger and Mary Moores

NEVER_MARRIED:

NO_ISSUE: No issue

36. Josiah CONGER was born on 28 Jul 1780 in Rowan Co., NC and died about 8 May 1846 in Preble Co., OH about age 65.

General Notes:
Josiah Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Ross

MARRIAGE: Josiah Conger, 1780 and Catherine Runyon eloped on horseback when she was 14 years old.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 42a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Josiah Conger was a hunting companion of Daniel Boone in Kentucky, whom he claimed as close kin - probably on his mother's side.
[Note: no source citation. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 42a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Kentucky; Rowan Co., NC; Preble Co., OH

BIOGRAPHY:
Josiah Conger and Catherine Runyon eloped on horseback, she being only 14 years old. She had hidden her clothes behind a log, tied in a bundle, and these she carried on horseback behind her intended husband. In later years she often related the incident with pleasure, and said she had never regretted it.

They emigrated to Preble county, Ohio in 1812, and located near Sugar Valley, where they died. The trip from Tennessee to Ohio was made in a wagon, drawn by four hourses, and required about six weeks.

Josiah Conger owned some fine real estate and a very large and imposing residence for the times, where a cordial welcome awaited the travelers throughout that country.

Josiah Conger was a preacher of the Christian Church.

He was a fine marksman. While in Kentucty he was a hunting companion of Daniel Boone, and it is said that he claimed kin with him. His death was caused by the accidental discharge of a gun on 8 Nov 1846.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 346 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CONFLICT-DEATH: The date of death listed in the family group sheet date, 8 May 1846 (CFA I, p. 346) is in conflict with the date of death information listed in the biographical sketch, 8 Nov 1846 (CFA I, p. 346).

Josiah married Catherine RUNYON in 1802 in Barren Co., KY. Catherine was born on 3 Jan 1788 in North Carolina and died on 3 Mar 1870 in Preble Co., OH at age 82.

+ 166 F i. Nancy CONGER was born on 2 Jul 1804 in Preble Co., OH and died on 9 May 1877 at age 72.

+ 167 M ii. Aaron Ross CONGER was born on 7 Nov 1805 in Preble Co., OH and died on 22 Sep 1896 in Preble Co., OH at age 90.

+ 168 M iii. Moses CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1807 in Preble Co., OH and died on 22 Aug 1901 in Preble Co., OH at age 94.

+ 169 F iv. Anna CONGER was born on 2 Oct 1809 and died on 3 Aug 1877 in Camden, Preble Co., OH at age 67.

+ 170 F v. Sarah CONGER was born on 18 Nov 1811 in Barren Co., KY and died on 9 Sep 1877 in Jackson, Preble Co., OH at age 65.

171 M vi. John Newton CONGER was born on 13 Mar 1814 in Preble Co., OH and died on 6 Aug 1841 at age 27.

General Notes:
John Newton Conger

PARENTS: Josiah Conger and Catherine Runyon

NO_ISSUE: John Newton and Rachel Conger had no issue.

John married Rachel MARSHALL. Rachel was born on 11 Jan 1817 in Preble Co., OH and died on 26 Aug 1840 in Preble Co., OH at age 23.

+ 172 F vii. Mary Ross CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1816 in Preble Co., OH and died on 8 Jun 1875 at age 58.

+ 173 M viii. Eli CONGER was born on 20 Dec 1819 in Preble Co., OH and died on 12 Mar 1901 in Preble Co., OH at age 81.

+ 174 F ix. Elizabeth M. CONGER was born on 5 Dec 1823 in Preble Co., OH and died on 16 Jan 1845 at age 21.

+ 175 M x. William Alexander CONGER was born about 26 Sep 1825 in Preble Co., OH and died on 16 Feb 1915 in Bundette, Pawnee Co., KS about age 89.

+ 176 F xi. Eveline CONGER was born on 9 Aug 1831 in Preble Co., OH and died on 2 Dec 1906 at age 75.

37. Mary CONGER was born between 1782 and 1786 in Rowan Co., NC, died in 1852 in Madison Co., TN, and was buried in 1852 in Madison Co., TN, Shady Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Ross

PROBATE: Not mentioned in the Will of her father.

Mary married Jesse C. ELSTON, son of William ELSTON and Mary Elizabeth UNKNOWN, about 1803 in Tennessee. Jesse was born in 1784 in Elizabeth, Sussex Co., NJ, died on 28 Jan 1855 in Denmark, Madison Co., TN at age 71, and was buried in Jan 1855 in Madison Co., TN, Shady Grove Cemetery.

177 M i. Eliel ELSTON was born on 5 Dec 1805 in Smith Co., TN and died on 18 Aug 1860 at age 54.

181 F v. Matilda ELSTON was born on 5 Jan 1814 in Smith Co., TN and died on 7 Jan 1873 at age 59.

+ 183 M vii. Jesse John Conger ELSTON was born on 28 Oct 1819 in Smith Co., TN and died in Kaufman Co., TX.

186 M x. David Elias ELSTON was born on 19 Jun 1825 in Smith Co., TN and died on 14 Feb 1896 at age 70.

38. John B. CONGER was born about 1784 in Rowan Co., NC and died in 1853 about age 69.

General Notes:
John B. Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Ross

PROBATE: Not mentioned in the Will of his father.

RESIDENCES-OCCUPATION: John B. Conger, 1784, wrote in 1839 that he owned 20,000 acres of river bottom land in Mississippi with over 300 Negroes, and had an annual income of over $120,000.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 37a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Rowan Co., NC; Grand Gulf, Mississippi (CFA I, p. 242); Grand Gulch,
TX (?)

RECOLLECTIONS:
John B. Conger moved to Mississippi with the other families of our ancestors about 1808. His marriage probably occurred in Mississippi. He patented large tracts of land where he resided until 1845, when he sold out and moved to Grand Gulch, Texas.

In a letter, dated 27 Jan 1839, he said that he had 20,000 acres of river bottom land, over 300 negroes, and an annual income of from $120,000 to $130,000. It is said that he married a young lady whose father had been an officer in the Revolution, and as a reward for his service had some large land grants.

On 16 Apr 1843, he wrote that he had taken one of the granddaughters of his brother, Jonathan, to be a companion for his daughter, Martha. She was about 15 and the daughter of Sally Conger who married Felix Thompson.

He planned a journey for the summer of 1843 for himself and daughter by way of Mobile, and through the states of Alabama, Georgia and to his brother, Eli; South Carolina, Columbia, Canden to Salisbury, NC, Virginia, Maryland and up to Montreal, Canada and back.

In one of his letters, John said, "With all this a man is not entirely happy." It appears that his wife was dead at the time. His son, Fielding, died young of blood poisoning, after being cut by a cotton gin. His son, Isaac W., grew to manhood, was educated at home and abroad, and planned to live in Washington, DC. On a visit home he undertook to cross to an island farm with a slave in a skiff, when they were upset by driftwood and drowned. His daughter, Martha, died without issue in 1857, shortly after he left for Texas. We have no record of his activities in Texas. He was about 65 when he moved, so if he did re-marry he probably did not have another family. (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 298 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Extraction from a letter written by Sion Iliff Conger, son of Sion Moores Conger and grandson of Isaac Conger, b. 1779 and Mary Moores, dated 26 Jun 1904. He wrote, "I have two letters written by John B. Conger, dated in 1839 and 1843. The first is signed, 'John B. & Elizabeth Conger,' and the second is signed, 'John B. Conger,' his wife having probably died in the meantime. I will make a few quotations from them."

"In 1839 he mentions that his daughter, Martha Archer Conger, is a very pretty young woman, about 15 years old, and now at school at Donaldsonville, LA, near New Orleans, and learning music and French, as well as other studies in literature and politeness. He wrote, 'Isaac W. (His son, who later drowned in the Mississippi River.) is a fine looking young man, about 6 feet tall, weight about 1655. Has been home some time. Has been traveling in the Eastern states. Was in Washington at the sitting of Congress, and had an interview with the President.'

"'Brother Jonathan's children are about all dead. Phoebe Jane and Jonathan Lee are about all that remain. Uncle Isaac Ross's family are all no more, pretty much, and the Wade children are taking steps to keep all the negroes in slavery. Also the same with Margaret A. Reed's estate (the daughter of Uncle Isaac, formerly Mrs. Archer.) She had about 130 slaves and willed them to Dr. Stephen Duncan and Zubulan Butler, with a view to having them sent to Liberia.'

"'Eli K. Ross is living in Louisiana, on the Ouchita River, and doing no good.'

"'I am building a fine house on my plantation on the Mississippi River, where I expect to spend the remainder of my days. I have 14,000 acres of rich bottom land and 6,000 acres equally as rich above. More than 300 negroes, as likely as I ever saw. Will make probably 2,000 bales of cotton, which, together with sales of cord-wood to steamboats, should make an income this year of about $130,000. With all this a man is not entirely happy.'"

"In 1843 he mentions a visit just paid by his sister, Hannah, and husband John Railsback, and their appreciation of his magnificent estate."

Sion Iliff Conger goes on to say, "I have heard my father (Sion Moores Conger) speak of the visits of himself and his father (Isaac Conger) to John B.'s and of a visit that he and his daughter made to my grandfather's, and my father's overseer says he remembers when they drove from Memphis, he thinks, and Martha caused her father to remain in the carriage while she ran in the house, and covering grandmother's eyes with her hands, made her guess who the visitor was. This was some time in the [18]40's."

Sion Iliff continues, "My grandfather (Isaac) was a Methodist minister and used to make journeys throughout the South and visit his relatives in Mississippi, Georgia and South Carolina. In some of his journals he would make reference to these occasions. I have none of them at hand at this time to refer to."

Returning to the letters he continues, "John B. Conger also mentions, in a letter to my grandfather, Isaac Conger, that he had one of his brother Jonathan's grand-daughters with him for company for Martha Archer [Conger, his daughter], 'a daughter of Sally Conger, who married Felix Thompson.'" [Probably Mary Thompson.]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 285 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

188 M i. Isaac W. CONGER was born about 1808 and died in Mississippi River, , MS.

General Notes:
Isaac W. Conger

DEATH: Drowned in the Mississippi River, CFA I, p. 298

Elizabeth married George WOODS, son of Joseph WOODS and Sarah VAUSE, on 27 Mar 1827 in Fayette, Jefferson Co., MS. George was born about 1808 in Red Lick, Jefferson Co., MS and died on 27 Feb 1878 in Moss Bluff, Liberty Co., TX about age 70.

General Notes:
Fielding Conger

DEATH: Cut by cotton gin; d. young, CFA I, p. 298

191 F iv. Martha Archer CONGER was born about 1812 and died on 8 Sep 1857 about age 45.

General Notes:
Martha Archer Conger

SPOUSE-NO_ISSUE: Martha Archer Conger was the 2nd spouse of Tiglman Tucker.
There was no issue.

RESIDENCES: As of June 1853, Clairborn County, Mississippi

RELATIONSHIP-STEP-CHILD: Mrs. William McWillie of Jackson, Miss., was the daughter of Governor Tucker by his first marriage. [She was the step-daughter of his second wife, Martha Archer Conger.] She had a large and very beautiful portrait of her step-mother. Her face is expressive of the fine character that Mrs. McWillie said was hers. No real daughter could speak of a mother in more endearing terms than did Mrs. McWillie in telling about this, the only mother she really remembered, her own having died when she was quite young.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 298 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: Will of Martha Archer Conger Tucker
I, Martha Archer Conger, of Claiborn county, State of Mississippi, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, and anxious to dispose of all my property and expectancy do make and publish this my last will and testament.

It is my wish that all just debts which have been recognized by me and which are legally provable against the estate of my Father and Brother Isaac shall be paid and also my own debts.

It is my wish that Miss Mary C. Compton shall remain at Elidon, my present residence, if she desires, and that she shall have possession of the slaves, Sophia, Phil, Lucinda and Allison, and also to have $250.00 paid to her annually until the debts shall have been paid. Also during the period I wish her to remain in possession of one third of the stock of cattle and hogs which I desire her to hold. Finally and when the debts of my Father and Brother and my own debts shall have been liquidated, I wish her to have altogether eight (8) negroes of such as will be considered average value and also the residence and land known as Eldon, as her property, together with every article upon it and convenience of every kind belonging to the premises except such as shall hereafter remain. (Mary Compton may have been Mary Thompson.)

"Third" [sic, no First or Second were listed in the will extraction] I wish Mr. Franklin F. Thomas, who resides with me, after his salary is paid to devise to him the tract of land bought from David Lee, guardian of his infant child. I bequeath him also two negroes.

"Fourth" to Rev. Zebulon Butler, I give and bequeath one Negro.

"Fifth," to Mrs. Mary A. Morene, I give and bequeath one Negro and also a pair of painted china flower-vases that ornament the front parlor mantel piece.

"Sixth" request [sic] to Mrs. Nancy Hughes, I give my mother's gold spectacles.

"Seventh" to Benjamin H. Moorhead, I give the books used in classical course of studies by my brother Fielding.

"Eighth" to Julia T. Moorhead I give my elegant center table books.

"Ninth" to Emma McAlphin, I give my watch.

"Tenth" for Agnes McAlphin, and Mary Sessions, I wish two handsome rings bought costing at least $50.00 each.

"Eleventh" to Mrs. Eliza M. Ingraham, wife of Alfred Ingraham, I give my copy of Humes' "History of England," 12 volumes; also 45 volumes of the writings of the British Essayist and the writings of Josephus as a token of my recollection of her unceremonious tenderness to me on first acquaintance.

"Twelfth" to Dr. Robert W. Harper, of Port Gibson, I give as a testimonial of my friendly regards, my brother Isaac's gold-headed walking cane.

"Thirteenth" to William Sidney Wilson, Esq., of Port Gibson, I give my father's watch and rocking chair, being a low hair-covered one sitting in the front parlor, and also my Mother's sofa, it being a very large one standing beneath the mirror in the front parlor, and also the oil painting on the mantle piece of the same apartment, as a mark of my high esteem, it being a pet ornament with me.

I also give to Mr. W.H. Wilson all the land not already mentioned, to which I may have any claim, either legal or equitable, and the other third of cattle and hogs and other 21 slaves, and all increase of the whole from this time. 11 Jun 1853 (Signed) Martha Archer Conger Tucker
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 298-299 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:

AKA: Gov. Tiglman Tucker, CFA I, p. 298

CHILD: Mrs. William McWillie of Jackson, Miss., was the daughter of Governor
Tucker by his first marriage. She had a large and very beautiful portrait of
her step-mother, Martha Archer Conger Tucker. Her face is expressive of the
fine character that Mrs. McWillie said was hers. No real daughter could speak
of a mother in more endearing terms than did Mrs. McWillie in telling about
this, the only mother she really remembered, her own having died when she was
quite young.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 298 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard) .

39. Hannah CONGER was born on 14 Apr 1787 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 2 Mar 1851 in Sugar Valley, Preble Co., OH at age 63.

General Notes:
Hannah Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Ross

AKA: Rosa Railsback in the Will of her father.

Hannah married John C. RAILSBACK on 3 Apr 1805 in Kentucky. John was born on 5 Dec 1785 in Kentucky and died on 7 Aug 1856 in Eaton, Preble Co., OH at age 70.

+ 192 M i. Isaac C. RAILSBACK was born on 13 Sep 1806 in Kentucky and died on 4 Mar 1873 at age 66.

40. Benjamin ROUNSAVALL was born in 1755 in Rowan Co., NC and died in 1787 in Rowan Co., NC at age 32.

43. Ely Kershaw ROSS was born on 6 Oct 1773 in Kershaw Co., SC and died in Jan 1843 in Ouachita Parish, LA at age 69.

Ely married Elizabeth HILL, daughter of Robert HILL and Margarite ALLISON, on 26 Jul 1791. Elizabeth was born on 30 Sep 1774 and died on 20 Jan 1812 in Jefferson Co., MS at age 37.

198 M iv. Arthur Brown ROSS was born on 14 Apr 1801 in Newport, Cocke Co., TN.

199 M v. Isaac Brown ROSS was born on 9 Jan 1804 and died in Jun 1834 at age 30.

200 M vi. Ely Kershaw Wiles ROSS was born on 26 Aug 1805 in Jefferson Co., MS.

201 F vii. Jane Oliphant ROSS was born on 15 Feb 1803 and died in 1880 at age 77.

Ely next married Sarah UNKNOWN on 17 Dec 1816 in Ely, Jefferson Co., MS. Sarah died on 25 Dec 1817 in Ely, Jefferson Co., MS.

Ely next married Elizabeth BARLOW, daughter of James BARLOW and Lucy EDWARDS, on 1 Nov 1818. Elizabeth was born about 1785 and died after 1860.

+ 203 M i. John Rankin ROSS was born on 1 Jan 1820 in Ouachita Parish, LA and died about 1874 in Cooke Co., TX about age 54.

48. Elias Darby CONGER Sr. was born on 8 Jun 1763 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died about 13 Sep 1843 in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH about age 80. User ID: 41CP-7F.

General Notes:
Elias Darby Conger Sr.

PARENTS: David Conger, Sr. and Mary Darby

BIRTH: 8 Jun 1763, Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ
DEATH: Abt. 13 Sep 1843 in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH

BIOGRAPHY:
Elias Darby Conger enlisted in the Revolutionary War but was too young to fight, so he "ran bullets." His granddaughter, Elizabeth Conger Henkle, remembered him as a good sized man, sitting in his arm chair reading, and that he had quite a library.

Elias and wife, Mary Goble, accompanied his brother, David, and wife, Sarah, from New Jersey to Western Pennsylvania in 1791. After Mary's death, in 1804, Elias married Mary Gregory and they moved on into Monroe county, Ohio, where they both died. Family tradition says that Mary Darby Conger, mother of David and Elias, went with them to Pennsylvania.

To prove that you can't believe everything you read in print or what family traditions says, the following article from the "Centerville Iowian," 10 January 1934, is given in full.

The following Conger family data is furnished by J.C. Harvey of Seymour: "Appanoose county's history may not be complete without the mention of the name Conger. This family dates its beginning in America in the year 1669, landing at Plymouth Rock. They were of French-Hugenot descent. Hence in years each generation emigrated westward until you find the name Conger in all parts of the United States. They are all related, as the original name, was Koniger, and was changed to Conger by John Conger, the first. (This has not been proved nor disproved.)

The Congers were first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of their countrymen. They furnished soldiers in every war from Colonial wars down to the World War. The first death recorded at Camp Dodge in Des Moines was Conger from Appanoose county.

John Conger, III, was a captain in the Revolutionary War. His son, Gershom, was George Washington's orderly at Valley Forge, and he became the grandfatheer of the sons and daughters of the Congers who emigrated to Appanoose county in pioneer days. (There is no record of a John Conger having a son named, Gershom, other than John Belconger. Capt. David Conger of the Pennsylvania Militia had a son, Gershom born 1792, after Valley Forge. A Gershom, born about 1763 in N.J., son of Enoch and Berzillah, might possibly have been an orderly to George Washington, but no Gershom in this line could have been.)

Gershom resided and ended his days in Green county, PA. (Son of Elias Darby Conger) His descendants moved over into Monroe county, Ohio, and his grandchildren moved on into Iowa later (this Gershom evidently confused with his father, Elias Darby). Enos and Jane Strayer Conger came first, in 1845 (brother and wife) and homesteaded on the Charlton River. Then came Elias and John in 1849 (brothers) and they homesteaded claims in Caldwell township. They were followed in the early 50's by Benoni, James, Morris, Moses, Max, Mark and Stephen (brothers and nephews), with cousins Charles, Elias and William.

At one time, prior to the Civil War, all these Conger families resided in Appanoose county, Iowa, and Putnam county, MO, and each of these families furnished soldiers in the Civil War -- they were abolitionists and were interested in the underground route in getting slaves north to freedom.

John Conger (John B. 1808) was progressive in the early day movements. At one time he lived in Centerville and built one of the first brick residences in the town. He helped to organize the first bank in Appanoose county, and later was among the founders of Seymour, Iowa. In the early days he owned and operated one of the first tread-powered threshing machines ever run in this section of the state, This was an advancement over the old chaff-piler and flailing system.

Benoni took to growing blooded cattle, and at one time had one of the best herds of Shorthorns (Durhams) in the state.

Elias (Elias Gregory 1806) drifted into growing blooded horses, and Enos was noted in the county as a horticulturist and farmer. All the other Conger boys became thrifty farmers, and their children likewise took up agricultural pursuits, at which most of them were successul.

Many of the Conger descendants moved westward and became great benefactors in building up the great west. However, at this time possibly over 500 of the Conger descendants live in Appanoose and adjoining counties."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 142-143 - Maxine Crowell Leonard).

EMIGRATION: The Conger family left Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ in 1790, moving to Washington Co., PA. In the party were: 1) Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and his wife, Mary Goble and their five children (Sarah, Mary, Ruth, Hannah and David); 2) David Conger Jr., and his wife, Sara (Welch) and son (Elias); 3) the mother of Elias and David Conger, Mary Darby (Green) Conger and their sister, Mary E. Conger.

CENSUS: 1800, in Greene Co., PA, Morris Twp., page 87
Elias Congar [Conger]; Males: 3 - - 1 -; Females 2 1 1 1 -
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

TAX_LIST: 1801, in Morris Twp. Greene Co., PA; Elias Conger. Page 258 of Mrs. Hennen's Cemetery Record Book.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: 6 Sep 1806
Deed: William Rogers and Cartrey, wife, to Elias Conger, all of Greene Co. [PA]
Dated Sep. 6, 1806; Deed Book 2, p. 409; $300.00; 102 acres
Part of "Rogers Fancy," Morris Twp., on Bates Fork of Tenmile. Patented to said William Rogers Nov. 27, 1805. Adjoins Frederick Lughman, Grantee, Wm. Green and Reuben Wright.
(Received from: Greene County Historical Society; R.D. #2, P.O. Box 127; Waynesburg, PA 15370 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1810, in Greene Co., PA, Morris Twp.
Elias Conger, males 3,0,0,1,0; females 2,1,1,1,0
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: 8 Apr 1812
Deed: Elias Conger and Mary, wife, to Benjamin Lyons of Greene Co. [PA]
Dated Apr. 8, 1812; Deed Book 2, p. 649; $628, 102 acres
Part of "ROGERS FANCY" in Morris Twp. patented by Wm. Rogers, Nov. 27, 1805.
Witnesses: John Han, J.P; Richard R. Iiams.

EMIGRATION: According to Joyce Posey and Bob Guilinger: Elias Darby Conger Sr. and his family later left Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA removing to Monroe Co., OH about 1812/1813, probably about the time of the 8 Apr 1812 land sale in Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA. According to Maxine Crowell Leonard this was after Elias had remarried in 1804/1805.

Early Records of an Elias Conger in Monroe Co., OH

CHURCH_AFFILIATION:
Baptists organized in 1813, the first ministers were Rev. Phillip Skinner and Elias Conger.
(Source: History of Monroe Co., Ohio, 1813, page 16)

COMMENT:
19 Dec 1815: Road from Woodsfield, [OH] to Elias Conger's viewed: The Commissioners have entered into bond with James Henthorn and Phillip Nolan to pay the expenses of the cost should fall upon petitioners. Mitchel Atkinson surveyor. The road beginning at Woodsfield and ending near or at Elias Conger in Center township.
(Source: Monroe Co., Ohio: The First Twenty Years, Commissioners Journal 1815-1835, Transcribed by Carolyn Zogg Wolf for the Monroe Co., OH Historical Society - furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT:
4 Sep 1816: Road from Woodsfield to Elias Congers. Commissioners viewed where line crosses the road that runs from Woodsfield to Sunfish Creek and proceed to view the ground for a road from thence on eastward course to intersect a road near H. Jackson's leading from Woodsfield to Elias Conger's. Mitchel Atkinson, surveyor.
(Source: Monroe Co., Ohio: The First Twenty Years, Commissioners Journal 1815-1835, Transcribed by Carolyn Zogg Wolf for the Monroe Co., OH Historical Society - furnished by Joyce Posey)

TAX_LIST:
Monroe Co., Ohio Tax List, 1816, page 55; Elias Conger, R4, T3, S24

COMMENT:
Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH was organized on 6 Mar 1826. Elias Conger Sr. was among the early settlers.
[Note: Elias Conger's land was in Center Twp., Monroe Co., OH until the formation of Adams Twp. after which it was in the new township.]
(Source: History of Monroe Co., Ohio, 1813, page 22)

COMMENT:
17 Mar 1817: Road from Woodsfield to Elias Conger's established: Commissioners agreed an order to view a road beginning at Woodsfield, thence to Elias Conger's. Commissioners consider the road to be of Public Utility and recorded the same a Public Highway.
(Source: Monroe Co., Ohio: The First Twenty Years, Commissioners Journal 1815-1835, Transcribed by Carolyn Zogg Wolf for the Monroe Co., OH Historical Society - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: A Brief History of Adams Township, Monroe Co., OH
Adams Township was organized on 6 Mar 1826. Sunfish Creek flows through the middle of Adams Twp. Piney Forks is a tributary of Sunfish Creek. The township is bordered by Sunsbury, Switzerland, Salem, Green and Center townships.

Early settlers of Adams township were Charles and James Atkinson, Gilbert and Mitchell McCoy, Elias Conger, Christian Hartline, Phillip Noland, Robert Norris, Samuel Bracey and the families of Mellott and Powell.

The village of Cameron was established in 1837 by James and Mary (Brown) Atkinson. James was an early settler and a Revolutionary War veteran. Cameron was originally named Jamestown.

The first church in Adams Twp. was built near Cameron in 1825. Other churches: Mt. Zion Church of Christ (formerly known as the Bracey Church), Goudy Church of Christ, Mellott Ridge Church of Christ, Pleasant Grove Methodist Church, Cameron Church of Christ.
(Source: The Navigator, Monroe County Chapter OGS, June 1991, Vol. 4, No. 2 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1820, in Monroe Co., OH, Centre Twp, #17
Elias Conger, agriculture (living next to Abner Powell)
3 males under 10; 2 males between 10-16; 1 male between 16-26;
1 male over 45; 1 female under 10; 1 female between 16-21; 1 female
over 45
(Early records furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1840, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp.
Elias D. Congar (sic)
Males:
00-05, 0; 05-10, 0; 10-15, 0; 15-20, 0; 20-30, 1; 30-40, 0;
40-50, 0; 50-60, 0; 60-70, 0; 70-80, 1; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
Females:
00-05, 1; 05-10, 1; 10-15, 0; 15-20, 0; 20-30, 1; 30-40, 0;
40-50, 0; 50-60, 0; 60-70, 1; 70-80, 0; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
(Source: The Federal Census Monroe County, Ohio 1820-1830-1840 - Monroe County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society)

CONFLICT-DEATH: Was the date of death, 3 Sep 1845 or 13 Sep 1845 or 13 Sep 1843? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists, 3 Sep 1845. Robert Guilinger believes the date should be 13 Sep 1845. Joyce Posey obtained two records from Page 485-486 of the Tuesday, 26 Sep 1843 Journal of the Monroe County, Ohio Common Pleas Court which indicate that the death probably occurred in 1843, Abt. 13 Sep 1843. The Ancestral File lists, 3 Sep 1845 in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

PROBATE: Elias D. Conger Will Recorded
Common Pleas Court Record, Journal 3, p. 485
Monroe County, Ohio
September Term A.D. 1843
Tuesday September 26, 1843
The last will and testament of Elias D. Conger late of the county of Monroe, deceased, was this day presented in court for probate.

Whereupon John M. Boughner and Benjamin Trimbly the two subscribing witnesses to said will being severally duly sworn, the said John M. Boughner deposeth and saidth that he saw the testator sign and seal said will as and for his Last Will and Testament, that he was at the time of signing and sealing of the same, of sound mind and memory of full age & under no restraint and that he, said Boughner, signed the same as a witness in the presence of said testator and at his request and the said Benjamin Timly saith taht he heard the said testator acknowledge the signing and sealing said will as and for his Last Will and testament that he was at the time of sound and disposeing mind and memory of full age and under no restraint and that he in the presence of said testator and at his request signed the same as a witness thereto which testamony the court order to be reduced to writing which is done and the same ordered to be certified and the same together with said will ordered to be recorded.

Common Pleas Court Record, Journal 3, p. 486
Monroe County, Ohio
September Term A.D. 1843
Tuesday September 26, 1843
Stephen Conger, Elias Conger and Benoni Conger the executors named in the Last Will and Testament of Elias D. Conger Late of Monroe County deceased, appeared in open court, accepted said trust and gave Bond in the sum of six thousand dollars conditioned according to Law with which the Court accept. The Court appoint John D. Glenn, William Alexander and Stephen Atkinson appraisors of the personal property of said testator.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey from copy of the record in her possession, obtained for her by Shirley Neiswonger, researcher of Monroe Co., OH, Oct 1996)

PROBATE: 17 Jul 1847, Stephen, Benoni, Elias Conger Executors of the Estate of Elias Conger, deceased.
[Note: Joyce Posey reports that Catherine Fedorchak wrote, "a general rule of thumb seems to have been that a person's estate notice was carried (in the newspaper) about a month after the death, it was customary for such notices to be carried for several successive weeks and sometimes months." Since the estate notice was found in the July 17, 1847 issue of "The Spirit of Democracy" it appears that the settlement..."]

Elias married Mary GOBLE {41CP-8L}, daughter of Stephen GOBLE and Rhoda COREY, in 1783 in New Jersey. Mary was born about May 1764 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died about 1804 in Greene Co., PA about age 40.

General Notes:
Mary Goble

PROBLEM: The Ancestral File lists the place of death as, Green Co., OH.

HEALTH_HISTORY-DEATH: Died from cancer of tongue.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

206 F i. Sarah CONGER was born on 29 Feb 1784 in New Jersey. Ancestral File Number: HRML-CF.

207 F ii. Mary CONGER was born in Oct 1785 in New Jersey. Ancestral File Number: HRML-MS.

208 F iii. Ruth CONGER was born in 1786 in New Jersey. Ancestral File Number: HRML-N0.

+ 209 F iv. Hannah J. CONGER was born about 1790 in Mendham, Morris Co., NJ, died on 4 Aug 1868 in Senecaville, Guernsey Co., OH about age 78, and was buried in Aug 1868 in Senecaville, Guernsey Co., OH, Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.

+ 210 M v. David S. CONGER was born between 1789 and 1791 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died in Mar 1872 in Bluff Creek Twp., Monroe Co., IA, and was buried in Mar 1872 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA, Farm Cemetery.

211 F vi. Rhoda CONGER was born between 1791 and 1794 in Greene Co., PA. Ancestral File Number: HRML-ZJ.

General Notes:
Rhoda Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Goble

RELATIONSHIP: Rhoda Conger, who married James Atkinson, was the half-sister of John B. Conger who married the sister of James Atkinson, Elizabeth Atkinson.

Rhoda married James ATKINSON, son of Charles ATKINSON and Elizabeth STEPHENS, about 1811 in Monroe Co., OH. James was born in 1791 in Dauphin Co., PA, died in Indiana, and was buried in Indiana.

General Notes:
James Atkinson

PARENTS: Charles Atkinson and Elizabeth Stephens

BIRTH: Ancestral File lists, Abt. 1789, maybe in Greene Co., PA

BIRTH: James Atkinson was born in Dauphin county, PA, at the mouth of the Juniatta river.

AKA: James was called, "Blue head'" to distinguish him from another James, according to Hardesty. Ulysses Grant Ross said the name was "Bluebeard."

AKA:
The oldest son of Charles Atkinson was known as "Blue-Head Jim," and he won many a bout at fisticuffs and claimed to be champion of the county at that sport.
(Source: Catherine Fedorchak, Vol. II, p. 61 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

RESIDENCES-EMIGRATION: He lived for many years on Sunfish creek, on the farm known as the Maury farm, but he moved from there to the State of Indiana, where he died at an old age.

212 F vii. Susan CONGER was born in 1795 in Greene Co., PA. Ancestral File Number: HRMM-1T.

+ 213 M viii. Stephen Elijah CONGER was born on 22 Oct 1796 in Greene Co., PA, died on 12 May 1859 in Conner Ridge, Monroe Co., OH at age 62, and was buried in May 1859 in Monroe Co., OH, Conner Ridge Cemetery.

+ 214 M ix. Gershom CONGER was born in 1798 in Greene Co., PA and died in Ohio.

216 F xi. Mollie CONGER was born in 1804 in Greene Co., PA. Ancestral File Number: HRMM-7V.

Elias next married Mary GREGORY {KZ52-RB} about May 1804 in Greene Co., PA. Mary was born in Ireland and died on 19 Mar 1842 in Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
Mary Gregory

BIRTH: Ancestral File lists the birth as, Abt. 1777 in Ireland.

EMIGRATION: She came to America from Ireland with her parents at the age of 16.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

SPOUSE: Mary Gregory was the 2nd wife of Elias Darby Conger.

DEATH-CONFLICT: Did she die in Greene Co., PA or Monroe Co., OH? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists, Greene Co., PA. Robert Guilinger writes, "Mary was living as the elderly wife of Elias D. Conger in Monroe Co., OH at the time of the 1840 Federal Census. It seems extremely unlikely that she died in Greene Co., PA."

+ 217 M i. Elias Gregory CONGER was born on 18 Jul 1806 in Greene Co., PA, died on 18 Aug 1895 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 89, and was buried in Aug 1895 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Evergreen Cemetery.

+ 218 M ii. John B. CONGER was born on 8 Jun 1808 in Greene Co., PA, died on 8 Aug 1883 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA at age 75, and was buried in Aug 1883 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

+ 219 F iii. Rebecca CONGER was born on 15 Jul 1810 in Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA, died on 26 Apr 1890 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE at age 79, and was buried in Apr 1890 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE, Litchfield Cemetery.

+ 220 M iv. Benoni CONGER was born on 27 Mar 1812 in Greene Co., PA, died on 25 Sep 1890 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 78, and was buried in Sep 1890 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Evergreen Cemetery.

+ 221 M v. Enos CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1814 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 2 Apr 1903 in Cincinnati(near), Appanoose, IA at age 89, and was buried on 3 Apr 1903 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, Bozwell Cemetery.

222 M vi. William Green CONGER was born on 28 Dec 1816 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 16 Jul 1822 at age 5.

General Notes:
William Green Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Gregory

Problem: His birth place has been given as, Greene Co., PA. This does not seem to be correct in light of the fact that it is believed that the family moved to Monroe Co., OH about 1813. It seems more likely that he was born in Monroe Co., OH. Can anyone cite a source for the place of birth?

BIRTH: 28 Dec 1816 in Monroe Co. OH per Ancestral File of Jan 1996.

49. David CONGER Jr. was born in 1767 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 14 Oct 1833 in Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA at age 66, and was buried in Oct 1833 in Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA, Bates Fork Cemetery.

General Notes:
David Conger Jr.

PARENTS: David Conger, Sr. and Mary Darby

EMIGRATION: Elias Darby Conger Sr. and his first wife, Mary Goble were in the party with David and Sarah (Welch) Conger that came from Middlesex Co., NJ to Greene Co., PA in 1790.

RESIDENCES: For many years David Conger, husband of Adeline Cook and David Conger, husband of Hannah Crumrine lived on the farm place of David and Sarah (Welch) Conger.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT:
It is of interest to note that there is a Morris Twp. in Greene Co., PA and that Mary Darby Green Conger died there. There is also a Morris Twp., in Washington Co., PA and her son David Conger Jr. died there.

LAND: It has been reported that David Conger built or rebuilt Lindley's Fort in 1790, which earned him a 500 acre land grant in the area around his homestead. Very little information has been found to substantiate this report.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

LAND: 20 Jan 1820 David Conger of Green Co., PA and Sara, his wife, to their son, Greshoren (sic) Conger, R4, T4, S25
(Source: Monroe Co., OH Records, Deed Book C, p. 96 - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1820, in Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
David Conger, males 2 1 - 1 - 1; females 1 1 - - 1
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: David Conger Estate, Ca 1833, Greene Co., PA Will Book, William Lindley Admr. - Iams Collection - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LEGAL_MATTER: 1833, David Conger's children
Elias; Gersham; Aaron; Modis; David; Sarah married to William Day; Ephraim; Larina married to Stephen McCloud; Harrison; Mary married to John Fonner with the following children: Sarah Fonner married to Joshua R. Paudale; William; Experience married to Adam Sirfees.
(Source: Orphan Court, November Term, 1833, Book 2 - Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA - Iams Collection - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LEGAL_MATTER: Orphan's Court Record, Sept. Term 1836, Book 2, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA - Iams Collection - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Ethel C. Heagler in her Conger History 1664-1941 stated that David and Sarah Conger were people of faith. For a time he was the minister of the Ten Mile Valley Presbyterian Church. When they passed away they were taken down the valley a few miles and buried in Bates Fork Cemetery. [Note: She did not indicate an exact location. Joyce Posey suggests it was probably in Washington Co., PA. JoNelle Linnaus has been there and says it is in northern Greene Co., PA]

QUESTION-CEMETERY: Can anyone prove that both David and Sarah Conger are buried at Bates Fork Cemetery in Washinton Co., PA?. JoNelle Linnaus says they are buried at the Old Bates Fork Cemetery, Morris Twp. Greene Co., PA, with stones on the site. Robert Guilinger writes, "I have been in the Bates Fork Cemetery near Prosperity, Washington County, PA and did not find the graves of David and Sara Conger. JoNelle Linnaus showed me photos she took of the two graves; if she said "Old" Bates Fork Cemetery was in Greene Co. (Morris Twp.) then that could explain it, "two" different cemeteries."

CEMETERY: Capt. David Conger; 1767-1833 and Sarah, his wife; 1769-1844 are buried in the Old Bates Fork Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA. The cemetery is located above Swarts, on Fonner Run, former location of the Bates Fork Baptist Church.
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, page 267 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

COMMENT: JoNelle Linnaus writes: The Bates Fork Cemetery site in Greene Co., PA
is the site of the graves of David and Sarah Welch Conger. Morris Township of Greene Co., PA lies next to Morris Township of Washington Co., PA. The David Congers and their sons, David, Ephraim and William Henry Harrison lived in this Ten Mile Country in the two counties.

PROBATE: According to JoNelle Linnaus the will of David Conger, Jr. was probated in Greene Co., PA.

BIOGRAPHY:
David Conger, 1767, and wife, Sarah and baby Elias, came from New Jersey to western Pennsylvania in 1791. They were accompanied by his brother, Elias Darby Conger, his wife, Mary Goble, and their five children. Tradition says that David and Elias' mother came with them, but this has not been proven.

David and Sarah took up their home in the hills and valleys of Washington county on the extreme southern edge. He cut down the trees and built their home and hewed the logs and made all their furniture on a hillside overlooking a beautiful valley and stream. He was an Indian fighter and was a captain of a company for the protection of the settlers.

David and Sarah were people of faith and he supplied for a time the Ten Mile Valley Presbyterian Church as its minister. This was the first church in the valley. Their children, with the exception of the last one, all had Bible names.

On this farm of 500 acres, [later called "Conger Station," now called "Plumbsock,"] the family grew to maturity -- seven boys and three girls. The mother and father passed away here and were taken down the valley a few miles and laid away in Bates Fork Cemetery.

The son, David, stayed on the old farm and raised a family, and then his son David and wife, Hannah, raised their family; their son David and wife, Adeline, are now living on the old homestead (1940). This old home is beautifully located on a bluff over [Conger] road, and the view from the veranda across the stream to the wooded hills beyond is charming. (Ethel Conger Heagler, 1941)

The tax list for George's Twp., Fayette Co, PA recorded an assessment for David Conger for the first time in 1799, taken for the year 1798. He was a farmer with 1 cow and a cabin; in 1801 he had 3 cows and 1 horse. In the year of 1806 the record stated "David Conger moved out." He was dismissed from Great Bethel Baptist Church of Union Town, PA on 9 Feb 1805. David Conger was also a school teacher.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 102-103 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
[Note: There seems to be some confusing and contradictory information in this account. Information in [] added by Robert Guilinger. REH]

David married Sarah WELCH in Sep 1788 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Sarah was born in 1769 in New Jersey, died in 1844 in Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA at age 75, and was buried in 1844 in Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA, Bates Fork Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sarah Welch

BIRTH: Listed as Sara Welch, b. Abt. 1772 and Sarah Welch b. Abt. 1771 in the Ancestral File.

DEATH: Sarah Welch died from cancer of the tongue.

RECOLLECTIONS:
On Sunday, 26 Jul 1992, Vern and I visited the Upper Ten Mile country on the border between Washington and Greene Counties, Pennsylvania. We had visited the Prosperity Upper Ten Mile United Presbyterian Church and Cemetery in October, 1987. There David Conger, 1804-1892, son of David and Sarah (Welch) Conger, and his third wife, Mary Bell, are buried as well as some of his children.

On this trip we were looking for the graves of David Conger, 1767-1833, and his wife, Sarah Welch, 1769-1844, in the Bates Fork Cemetery in Greene County and of his sons, Ephraim and William Henry Harrison Conger in the West Union Cemetery.

We followed the winding road west toward Prosperity after turning off the interstate at Ten Mile. At Conger Road we turned left (southward) toward Dunn's Station. There we asked for directions. We continued on the winding road in a southwesterly direction, until we reached the top of a hill with a road marker that said, "Morris Township, Greene County."

Immediately south of here we turned left up a short rural road to West Union, a small village of about a dozen homes, a Presbyterian Church, and the West Union Cemetery. The lane inot the cemetery took us in the back way behind the church. In the neatly-mowed cemetery we found the graves of many Congers, Dunns, McVeys, Mattoxes, Days, and other names of families who intermarried with the Congers.

We took pictures of a tall brown marble obelisk monument of Ephraim Conger, 1809-1893, and his wife Eleanor, 1814-1907 (Mary Ellen in the Conger History). An older thin rectangular stone may have been the marker for William Henry Harrison Conger (1813-1852). The name was almost unreadable and did not seem to match the three given names, but the death date matched the information given in the "Cemeteries of Greene County" material I had. There were graves of several Congers born in the 1840's and 1850's who were probably the sons of Ephraim or possibly William Henry Harrison Conger.

A Mr. Dunn walked over to the cemetery from the churchyard to visit with us. He was quite knowledgeable about the Congers; he told us no Congers remain in the area, but one female descendant lives in Morgantown, WV. He gave us directions to the old Bates Fork Cemetery. Leaving the West Union Cemetery, we returned to the winding road which had entered Greene County at the top of the hill. We traveled on it to Deer Lick, where we turned left to Swarts. At Swarts, which had a house or two and a Methodist Church, we asked directions again to the Bates Fork Cemetery. We had to backtrack a half mile or so to Fonner Road where we turned and drove up a hill. Near the top we found the small cemetery which was overgrown with weeds.

No sign told us that we had reached the Bates Fork Cemetery, but it was in the right spot. There were two or three dozen stones hidden among the ferns and weeds. Several were broken or unreadable. The encouraging thing was that practically every stone had been decorated for Memorial Day when the weeds were small or had been mowed. Near the fence which we had climbed over, the area around six or seven Clutter graves had been cleared of weeds at some time since Memorial Day because they were small there.

We stumbled through the weeds looking for a Conger monument. Near the far end of the cemetery we found the marker for Capt. David Conger and his wife, Sarah. The gray granite shaft appeared to be the newest and best stone in the cemetery. A floral cross rested against the monument which leaned slightly to the north. An American flag flew bravely at the side of the marker. By trampling the weeds around the marker so that we could take pictures, we found the original small square stones for David and Sarah with the names and dates for them at the right or east of the newer stone. There was also part of a broken flat stone lying between the two older stones, but nothing was readable on it. Undoubtedly one of the sons or a grandchild had erected the newer, larger stone some years after their deaths.
(Written by JoNelle Linnaus)

+ 223 M i. Elias CONGER was born about 4 Oct 1789 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 17 Nov 1869 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH about age 80, and was buried in Nov 1869 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, Atkinson Cemetery.

General Notes:
Gershom Conger

PARENTS: David Conger, Jr. and Sarah Welch

LAND: 20 Jan 1820 David Conger of Green Co., PA and Sara, his wife, to their son, Greshoren (sic) Conger, R4, T4, S25
(Source: Monroe Co., OH Records, Deed Book C, p. 96 - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

TAX_LIST: 1820 Tax List of Monroe Co., OH
Gershom Conger, R4, T4, S25 SW, 80 acres
Elias Conger, Jr., R4, T4, S25, SW, 80 acres
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: Monroe Co., OH Deed Book C, page 155 - Gershom Conger and Mahala his wife sold to George Roush - 1824 (no other dates)
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS:
Julianna Conger Walton wrote that her father, Elias, and Uncle Gershom entered land together in Monroe county, Ohio. They built their houses and improved the land by clearing it. Elias bought out Gershom a few years later. Gershom went west, but spent the winter of 1847 with relatives in Ohio.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 225 M iii. Aaron CONGER was born on 15 Apr 1795 in Washington Co., PA, died on 6 Jul 1876 in Licking Co., OH at age 81, and was buried in Jul 1876 in Licking Co., OH, Bell Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Levina Conger

PARENTS: David Conger, Jr. and Sarah Welch

NAME-CONFLICT: Mary Levina Conger; Larina Conger

+ 228 M vi. Moses CONGER was born between 1802 and 1806 in Washington Co., PA and died between 1877 and 1881.

+ 229 M vii. David CONGER was born on 12 Jan 1804 in Ten Mile Valley, Washington Co., PA, died on 30 Jun 1892 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA at age 88, and was buried in Jul 1892 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA, Amity Presbyterian Cemetery.

+ 230 F viii. Sarah CONGER was born on 20 Sep 1806 in Washington Co., PA and died on 14 Aug 1880 in Union Co., IA at age 73.

+ 231 M ix. Ephraim CONGER was born on 8 Jan 1809 in Washington Co., PA, died about 20 Nov 1893 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA about age 84, and was buried in Nov 1893 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

+ 232 M x. William Henry Harrison CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1813 in Washington Co., PA, died on 31 Mar 1852 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA at age 38, and was buried in Apr 1852 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

50. Mary E. CONGER was born about 11 Oct 1769 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died about Feb 1831 in Monroe Co., OH about age 61.

General Notes:
Mary E. Conger

PARENTS: David Conger Sr. and Mary Darby

PROBLEM-BIRTH: Ancestral File lists her birth twice as, Abt. 1765. CFA II, p. 459 lists the date as, 11 Oct 1769, NJ. Others have listed 10 Nov 1769.

Mary married Reuben WRIGHT, son of Reuben WRIGHT and Hannah GRAVES, about 1791 in Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA. Reuben was born about 1765 in Northfield, , MD and died about 1827 in Monroe Co., OH about age 62.

General Notes:
Reuben Wright

PARENTS: Reuben Wright and Hannah Graves

Problem: Was he born Abt. 1765 or Abt. 1771? Robert Guilinger believes the date should be Abt. 1765 or earlier, based on the fact that he was listed "as age 45 & up" in the 1810 Greene Co., PA census. He also points out that his son, John C. Wright lists the birth place of his father and MD and of his mother as NJ in the 1880 census of Appanoose Co., IA. Dortha Walters lists, b. 1771 at Northfield, Maine. She did not list a source for this information.

Problem: Was his first name, Reuben or Ruben? Robert Guilinger states that Reuben is the most common usage.

OCCUPATION: farmer

MARRIAGE: Abt. 1791, in Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA

CHILDREN: Reuben and Mary Wright had 9 children over a 20 year period.

RESIDENCES: Abt. 1796 in Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA

COMMENT: Sometimes there is confusion about where events took place, before and after 1795, in Greene and Washington counties in Pennsylvania. Greene Co., PA was formed by splitting Washington Co., PA in two in 1795. The county seat of Greene county is Waynesburg and of Washington county it is Washington.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Census: 1800, in Greene Co., PA, Morris Twp.
(Furnished by Tom Stevens)

Census: 1810, in Greene Co., PA, Morris Twp.
Reuben Wright, listed as age 45 & up
1 female, listed as age 26-44
1 male 0-9; 1 male 10-15; 1 male 16-25; 1 male 45 & up
1 female 0-9; 1 female 10-15; 1 female 16-25; 1 female 26-44
(Furnished by Delma Bayley; 3223 So. 296th Place; Auburn, WA 98001, in 1992 to Joyce Posey)

EMIGRATION: The family moved to Ohio about 6 weeks after the birth of John C. Wright on 16 May 1811

RESIDENCES: Abt. 1812 in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp.
(Furnished by Tom Stevens and others)

CHILDREN: Children according to Tom Stevens were:
Elizabeth, David, Nancy, Gersham, Catherine, Mary, Reuben, Hannah, John C.

BIOGRAPHY:
The rolling hills of Green County, PA, were a stopping point for Reuben Wright. There he met and married Mary Conger, the Conger family having arrived in Washington County/Greene County in 1790, led by Elias D. Conger his wife and 5 children who were accompanied by: David Conger, Jr., his wife and 1 child; Mary E. Conger the sister of Elias and David; and their mother, Mary (Darby) Green Conger.

They lived in Morris Township. Several of their children were born in Green County, including my great-great-great-grandfather, John C. Wright, who was their ninth child, born 16 May 1811.

A frontiersman, Reuben Wright seemed to have an urge to move on. The family probably boarded a flatboat and went down the river to Marietta. From there, they traveled north over hilly terrain, squatting in Monroe County, Adams Township in 1812. It is not clear if all nine children accompanied them. Elizabeth, the oldest may have been out of the home by then, as well as David, the second child. The only record we have is that of John.

We speculate that Reuben squatted in Monroe County, which he could legally do in those days, for there seemed to be an adequate amount of government land available. ...
(Source: Monroe County Ohio Families, p. 317, submitted by Eric A. Stevens, with modifications to the first paragraph made by Robert Guilinger for REH)

COMMENT-DEATH: It has been reported by some that a Reuben Wright died in 1845 at Wayne Twp., Warren Co., OH. According to researcher Joyce Posey that Rubin Wright was a negro with 22 people living in the household. She believes that Reuben Wright who married Mary Conger died in Monroe Co., OH.

+ 233 F i. Elizabeth WRIGHT was born on 18 Dec 1799 in Virginia and was buried in Homer, Champaign Co., IL, Old Homer Cemetery.

General Notes:
David Wright

PARENTS: Reuben Wright and Mary E. Conger

QUESTION: Did David Wright marry both a Miss Green and a Miss Nicols?

General Notes:
Unknown Nichols

Problem: What is the surname of this person, Green or Nichols?

General Notes:
Catherine Wright

PARENTS: Reuben Wright and Mary E. Conger

SPOUSE: Sam Rush

+ 239 F vii. Hannah Jane WRIGHT was born between 1804 and 1807 in Pennsylvania and died after 1880 in Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

+ 241 M ix. John Conger WRIGHT was born on 16 May 1811 in Greene Co., PA, died on 14 Jul 1890 in Sharron Twp., Appanoose Co., IA at age 79, and was buried in Jul 1898 in Appanoose Co., IA, Wright Cemetery.

52. Azariah CONGER was born on 26 Dec 1770 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 9 Jan 1813 in Hamondsport, Steuben Co., NY at age 42, and was buried in Jan 1813 in Urbana, Steuben Co., NY, Pleasant Valley.

General Notes:
Azariah Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Dunham

RECOLLECTIONS: Azariah Conger died with the soldiers of 1812 during an epidemic, leaving a family of nine children (only seven listed) on the Hill Farm in the woods north of Hammondsport, NY. He was buried in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Steuben county, NY.

His widow, Polly, later married Thomas Auls, of Wheeler, NY, whose wife had died leaving him with nine children, mostly boys. Some of the Conger girls were taken into the Auls family and some lived with relatives.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 33 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Azariah married Polly YOUNGLOVE, daughter of Joseph YOUNGLOVE and Azubah SKINNER, in Apr 1793 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY. Polly was born on 11 Jul 1774 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY, died on 11 Sep 1853 at age 79, and was buried in Sep 1853 in Urbana, Steuben Co., NY, Pleasant Valley.

+ 242 F i. Eunice CONGER was born on 13 Jul 1794 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died on 13 Nov 1881 at age 87.

243 F ii. Azubah CONGER was born on 28 May 1796 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

+ 244 F iii. Rachel CONGER was born on 18 Jun 1798 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

245 F iv. Hannah CONGER was born on 20 Apr 1800 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

246 F v. Betsy CONGER was born on 11 Jul 1802 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

+ 247 M vi. John Baker CONGER was born on 1 Oct 1806 in Hammondsport, Steuben Co., NY and died in 1871 in Wyandot Co., OH at age 65.

248 F vii. Nancy Ann CONGER was born on 26 May 1813 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

56. Jonathan CONGER was born on 4 Jun 1779 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in New York.

General Notes:
Jonathan Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Dunham

DEATH: Jonathan Conger sickened and died while visiting his sister, Nancy Younglove in the northern part of New York.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 332 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Jonathan married Mary Duell SHAYLOR. Mary was born about 1783 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

General Notes:
Mary Duell Shaylor

QUESTION: What was the maiden surname of this person, Duell or Shaylor?

+ 249 M i. Aaron CONGER was born about 1812 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died on 22 Aug 1843 in Washington Co., IA about age 31.

+ 250 M ii. William Dennis CONGER was born on 10 May 1814 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died on 1 Apr 1866 in Washington, Washington Co., IA at age 51.

251 M iii. Cornelius CONGER was born about 1816 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

General Notes:
Cornelius Conger

COMMENT: May have been the Cornelius Conger, 1822, living at Otsega, MI in 1880.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 333 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PARENTS: Parents may have been, Jonathan Conger and Mary Shaylor. His wife and children are listed in CFA II, p. 72.

General Notes:
John Conger

COMMENT: May have been the John Conger who married Martha McMorris and lived at Otsega, MI in 1880.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 333 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 253 M v. Jonathan Clark CONGER was born on 18 Sep 1819 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died on 2 Nov 1904 in Washington, Washington Co., IA at age 85.

+ 254 F vi. Clarissa CONGER was born on 3 Nov 1820 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died on 16 May 1887 at age 66.

+ 255 M vii. Allen Fish CONGER was born on 3 Oct 1822 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died in 1899 in Kansas at age 77.

59. David CONGER was born about 25 Feb 1785 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 24 Sep 1862 in Au Sable Forks, Essex/Clinton Co., NY about age 77.

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Dunham

Problem: Was the date of birth, 25 Feb 1785 or as listed in CFA II, p. 75, 25 Feb 1784? 25 Feb 1785 in Ancestral File.

258 M ii. William CONGER was born on 31 May 1815 and died in 1858 at age 43.

+ 259 M iii. Henry Reuben CONGER was born on 25 Mar 1818 in New York and died in 1899 at age 81.

261 F i. Ann Eliza CONGER was born about 27 Nov 1828 and died in 1877 about age 49.

General Notes:
Ann Eliza Conger

Problem: Birth date listed as, 27 Nov 1820 in CFA II, p. 75. Maybe it should have been Abt. 27 Nov 1828?

61. Sebastian CONGER was born on 1 Oct 1790 in Knox Co., IN, died on 13 Sep 1845 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN at age 54, and was buried in Sep 1845 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Old Conger Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sebastian Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Mary Frederick

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 459

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings Sebastian and Elizabeth Conger married siblings Matilda and Joseph Davidson, respectively.

CEMETERY:
Sebastian Conger
Birth: Oct. 1, 1790
Death: Sep. 13, 1845

Family links:
Spouse:
Matilda Davidson Conger (1796 - 1870)*
*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Conger One Cemetery, Union, Pike County, Indiana, USA

Created by: susan clemons, Record added: Jun 25, 2010
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 54094238)

Sebastian married Matilda DAVIDSON, daughter of John DAVIDSON and Unknown, on 14 Oct 1816 in Gibson Co., IN. Matilda was born on 4 Dec 1796 in Virginia, died on 2 Nov 1870 in Pike Co., IN at age 73, and was buried in Nov 1870 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN, Walnut Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Matilda Davidson

FATHER: John Davidson

CEMETERY:
Matilda Davidson Conger
Birth: Dec. 4, 1796, Virginia, USA
Death: Nov. 20, 1870, Pike County, Indiana, USA

Family links:
Spouse:
Sebastian Conger (1790 - 1845)

Burial:
Walnut Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, Pike County, Indiana, USA
Plot: Section B

Created by: Terry Kinman, Record added: Nov 24, 2013
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 120760538)

+ 262 M i. Jonathan CONGER was born about Aug 1817 in Pike Co., IN and died on 1 May 1859 in Klamath Lake, Klamath Co., OR about age 41.

+ 263 M ii. William Jay CONGER was born on 16 Feb 1822 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN, died on 20 Jul 1900 in Pike Co., IN at age 78, and was buried in Jul 1900 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN, Walnut Hills Cemetery.

264 M iii. John D. CONGER was born on 20 Nov 1823 in Pike Co., IN and died on 28 May 1847 at age 23.

General Notes:
John D. Conger

PARENTS: Sebastian Conger and Matilda Davidson

NEVER_MARRIED: Single

265 F iv. Matilda CONGER was born in Nov 1825 in Pike Co., IN and died on 23 Jul 1881 at age 55.

266 F v. Mary CONGER was born in 1827 in Pike Co., IN and died about 1880 about age 53.

267 F vi. Margaret CONGER was born on 11 Feb 1829 in Pike Co., IN and died on 1 Dec 1865 at age 36.

General Notes:
Margaret Conger

PARENTS: Sebastian Conger and Matilda Davidson

NEVER_MARRIED:

268 F vii. Melvina CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1830 in Pike Co., IN and died on 17 Aug 1851 at age 20.

General Notes:
Melvina Conger

PARENTS: Sebastian Conger and Matilda Davidson

NEVER_MARRIED:

+ 270 F ix. Indiana CONGER was born between 1836 and 1838 in Pike Co., IN and died in 1911.

272 M xi. Thomas Jefferson CONGER was born on 30 Jan 1841 in Pike Co., IN and died on 20 Nov 1857 at age 16.

General Notes:
Thomas Jefferson Conger

PARENTS: Sebastian Conger and Matilda Davidson

NEVER_MARRIED:

62. Sebra Ann CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1792 in Knox Co., IN and died on 25 Sep 1875 in Gibson Co., IN at age 83.

Sebra married Sebastian CATT on 10 Jan 1814. Sebastian died in 1820 in Wayne Co., IL.

General Notes:
Sebastian Catt

RELATIONSHIP: On page 797 of CFA I, is listed Dee Bryant Thompson and his spouse, Lesba Lewis. It appears that CFA I doesn't link this family group to the John Belconger family tree. That is to say, the entry on page 797 is the only one for this family group.

Here's the information recorded on page 797.

Dee Bryant Thompson, b. 26 Apr 1907, Columbia, Marion, MS; was married 28 Jun 1933 at Ellicott City, MD to Lesba Lewis, b. 17 Aug 1912, Evansville, Vanderburgh, IN; daughter of Arthur Shannon Lewis and Elizabeth Kinney. The marriage ended in divorce. There was no issue listed.

Lesba (Lewis) Thompson retired from the U.S. government Civil Service after 34 years. She lived at: 1745 Meredith Lane; Belleair, Clearwater, FL.

She was a descendant of Sebasian Catt and Sebra Ann Conger, b. 1792. She did a great deal of research to find, Jonathan Conger, of Pike county, Indiana.
[Note: As of 2000 it appears that Lesba Thompson published the results of her research and placed a copy at the Library of Congress. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 797 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 273 F i. Electra Ann CATT was born on 22 Nov 1814 in Knox Co., IN and died on 9 May 1856 in Cynthiana, Posey Co., IN at age 41.

63. Levi CONGER was born about Apr 1793 in Knox Co., IN, died about 1839 about age 46, and was buried about 1839 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN, Conger Cemetery.

General Notes:
Levi Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Mary Frederick

PROBATE: W/P 6 Dec 1839 (CFA I, p. 360)

Levi married Juniah SMALL on 15 Jun 1827. Juniah died about 1847 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN.

277 M i. Joseph CONGER was born about 1832 and died on 1 Feb 1908 about age 76.

+ 278 M ii. Richard W. CONGER was born on 4 Nov 1833 in Knox Co., IN, died on 23 Mar 1893 in Mason City, Mason Co., IL at age 59, and was buried in Mar 1893 in Mason City, Mason Co., IL.

+ 281 F v. Keturah CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1838 in Pike Co., IN and died on 24 Dec 1905 in Knox Co., IN at age 67.

+ 282 M vi. Commodore Perry CONGER was born on 15 Dec 1839 in Gibson Co., IN, died about 11 Aug 1911 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN about age 71, and was buried about Aug 1911 in Gibson Co., IN, Old Phillips Cemetery.

64. Hulda CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1795 in Knox Co., IN and died on 31 Aug 1843 in Knox Co., IN at age 48.

General Notes:
Hulda Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Mary Frederick

Problem: Was she born in Knox Co., IN (CFA I, p. 730) or Pike Co., IN (CFA II, p. 300)?

NAME-CONFLICT: Huldah Conger (CFA I, p. 730)

Hulda married James S. EDWARDS on 19 Dec 1816 in Princeton, Knox Co., IN. James was born on 14 Feb 1789 in Tennessee and died on 27 Jan 1856 in Knox Co., IN at age 66.

General Notes:
James S. Edwards

EMIGRATION: Moved from Tennessee to Indiana in 1816

OCCUPATION: Wagon and carriage maker

MILITARY: On muster roster of Co. B of Mounted Rangers of US in 1832

LAND: Owned a lot in Dicksburg, IN

283 F i. Betsy Ann EDWARDS was born in 1818 in Knox Co., IN and died on 8 Dec 1852 at age 34.

284 F ii. Amanda Melvina EDWARDS was born about 1820 in Knox Co., IN and died in 1846 about age 26.

+ 287 M v. John M. EDWARDS was born on 2 Jul 1831 in Knox Co., IN and died on 28 Jan 1862 at age 30.

General Notes:
Matilda Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Mary Frederick

CONFLICT-BIRTH: Abt. 1797 (CFA I, p. 331); Abt. 1807 (CFA I, p. 767)

Matilda married St._Clair MINOR, son of Isaac MINOR and Unknown, on 9 Sep 1825. St._Clair was born about 1807 in Knox Co., IN.

General Notes:
St. Clair Minor

NAME-CONFLICT: St. Clair (Sinclair?) Minor, CFA I, p. 767

SIBLINGS: Claude, George, Bradford

292 F ii. Hulda MINOR was born about 9 Jan 1839 in Knox Co., IN and died on 20 Mar 1863 about age 24.

General Notes:
Hulda Minor

DEATH: 20 Mar 1863 at the age of 24 years, 2 months, 11 days. Birth date calculated, Abt. 9 Jan 1839.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 767 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

66. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 15 Jan 1800 in Knox Co., IN, died on 2 Sep 1872 in Gibson Co., IN at age 72, and was buried in Sep 1872 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Davidson Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Mary Frederick

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings Sebastian and Elizabeth Conger married siblings Matilda and Joseph Davidson, respectively.

CEMETERY:
Elizabeth Conger Davidson
Birth: Jan. 15, 1800, Knox County, Indiana, USA
Death: Sep. 2, 1872, Gibson County, Indiana, USA

Spouse:
Wife of Joseph Davidson

Burial:
Davidson Cemetery, Union, Pike County, Indiana, USA

Created by: Jon Rice
Record added: Mar 05, 2008
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 25085484)

Elizabeth married Joseph DAVIDSON, son of John DAVIDSON and Unknown, on 17 Feb 1824. Joseph was born on 23 Jan 1798 in Virginia, died on 8 Apr 1871 in Pike Co., IN at age 73, and was buried in Apr 1871 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Davidson Cemetery.

General Notes:
Joseph Davidson

FATHER: John Davidson

CEMETERY:
Joseph Davidson
Birth: Jan. 23, 1798
Death: Apr. 8, 1871

Burial:
Davidson Cemetery, Union, Pike County, Indiana, USA

Created by: Jon Rice, Record added: Mar 05, 2008
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 25085677)

295 F i. Thirzah DAVIDSON was born on 3 Jan 1826 in Pike Co., IN and died on 12 Nov 1849 at age 23.

+ 296 M ii. James Edward DAVIDSON was born on 7 Oct 1827 in Pike Co., IN and died on 27 Feb 1895 in Pike Co., IN at age 67.

+ 297 F iii. Jane M. DAVIDSON was born on 8 Jan 1831 in Pike Co., IN and died in Aug 1912 at age 81.

298 F iv. Harriet DAVIDSON was born on 6 Jan 1833 in Pike Co., IN and died on 17 Aug 1897 at age 64.

+ 299 M v. Joseph DAVIDSON was born on 5 Apr 1835 in Pike Co., IN and died on 3 May 1871 at age 36.

+ 300 M vi. Daniel Boone DAVIDSON was born on 16 Nov 1836 in Pike Co., IN, died on 21 Jul 1899 in Pike Co., IN at age 62, and was buried in Jul 1899 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Davidson Cemetery.

+ 301 M vii. Jasper Newton DAVIDSON was born on 13 Oct 1839 in Pike Co., IN, died on 4 Sep 1925 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN at age 85, and was buried in Sep 1925 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN, Princeton IOOF.

302 M viii. Newton DAVIDSON was born on 6 Jun 1840 in Pike Co., IN and died on 6 May 1864 at age 23.

67. Keturah CONGER was born on 28 Oct 1803 in Knox Co., IN, died on 31 Dec 1854 in Clay Co., IL at age 51, and was buried in Jan 1854 in Clay Co., IL, Mount Zion Cemetery.

General Notes:
Keturah Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Mary Frederick

NAME-CONFLICT: Ketoreah Congor in WFT, Vol. 4

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 28 Oct 1802, WFT, Vol. 4.

Keturah married Seth EVANS, son of Seth EVANS and Unknown, on 30 Jun 1825 in Clay Co., IL. Seth was born on 22 Feb 1800 in Maryland, died on 31 Aug 1874 in Clay City, Clay Co., IL at age 74, and was buried in Sep 1874 in Clay Co., IL, Mount Zion Cemetery.

General Notes:
Seth Evans

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: 25 Jun 1825 in Clay Co., IL per WFT, Vol. 4

+ 303 F i. Mary Ann EVANS was born on 5 Oct 1827 in Clay Co., IL and died in Mar 1866 in Clay Co., IL at age 38.

+ 304 F ii. Matilda EVANS was born on 12 Nov 1829 in Clay Co., IL, died on 26 Dec 1922 in Stanford, Clay Co., IL at age 93, and was buried in Dec 1922 in Foster Hill Cemetery.

68. Enoch MORGAN Jr. was born on 19 Jun 1792 in Cabarrus Co., NC, died on 3 Sep 1840 in Dallas Co., AL at age 48, and was buried in Sep 1840 in Selma, Dallas Co., AL, Valley Creek Cemetery.

General Notes:
Enoch Morgan, Jr.

CEMETERY: Buried at the Valley Creek Presbyterian Church in Selma, AL. He was a founding member in 1816/1817.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 381 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Enoch married Elizabeth Mc_LARTY, daughter of Archibald Mc_LARTY and Agnes WHITE, on 3 Mar 1815. Elizabeth was born in Cabarrus Co., NC, died on 14 Feb 1868 in Dallas Co., AL, and was buried in Feb 1868 in Selma, Dallas Co., AL, Valley Creek Cemetery.

+ 305 F i. Rachel Lavina MORGAN was born on 16 Jun 1816 in Cabarrus Co., NC and died on 20 May 1887 in Lowndes Co., AL at age 70.

306 F ii. Nancy Caroline MORGAN was born on 18 Feb 1818 in Dallas Co., AL and died on 31 Jan 1901 in Dallas Co., AL at age 82.

307 M iii. Archibald Mc_Larty MORGAN was born on 20 May 1820 in Dallas Co., AL and died on 18 Nov 1858 in Washington, Hempstead Co., AR at age 38.

308 M iv. John Mc_Camo MORGAN was born on 10 Oct 1823 in Dallas Co., AL and died on 19 Nov 1858 at age 35.

309 F v. Jane Elizabeth MORGAN was born on 21 Dec 1828 in Dallas Co., AL and died on 19 Oct 1913 in Dallas Co., AL at age 84.

310 F vi. Mary Catherine MORGAN was born on 31 Dec 1831 in Dallas Co., AL and died on 25 Jun 1887 in Dallas Co., AL at age 55.

81. Elizabeth HARRIS was born about 8 Jan 1793 in Greene Co., GA, died on 10 Nov 1859 in Henderson Co., TN about age 66, and was buried in Nov 1859 in Lake Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Harris

BIRTH: 8 Jan Abt. 1793 (CFA II, p. 328); 8 Jan 1793 (CFA II, p. 356)

Elizabeth married Justis Early LAKE, son of Richard LAKE and Elizabeth LANNING, about 1817. Justis was born on 13 Feb 1792 in Orange Co., NC, died on 22 May 1850 in Henderson Co., TN at age 58, and was buried in May 1850 in Lake Cemetery.

General Notes:
Justis Early Lake

NAME-CONJFLICT: Justin (Justus) Lake, CFA II, p. 328; Justis Early Lake (CFA II, p. 356)

311 M i. Joseph Early LAKE was born on 2 Oct 1817 in Greene Co., GA and died on 20 Mar 1863 in Hardeman Co., TN at age 45.

+ 312 F ii. Martha Wylie LAKE was born about 20 May 1819 in Greene Co., GA and died on 27 Apr 1871 in Hickory Valley, Hardeman Co., TN about age 51.

313 M iii. Richard L. LAKE was born on 12 Jan 1821 in Greene Co., GA and died on 8 Feb 1859 in Hardeman Co., TN at age 38.

314 F iv. Mary Rose LAKE was born on 27 Nov 1822 in Greene Co., GA and died on 28 May 1879 at age 56.

315 M v. Matthew Harris LAKE was born on 20 Oct 1827 in Greene Co., GA and died on 16 Mar 1864 in Hardeman Co., TN at age 36.

316 F vi. Sarah Jane LAKE was born on 2 Mar 1830 in Henderson Co., TN and died on 7 Dec 1869 at age 39.

317 F vii. Margaret Ann LAKE was born on 4 Apr 1833 in Henderson Co., TN and died on 15 Sep 1910 at age 77.

318 F viii. Marian Hannah LAKE was born on 11 Mar 1835 in Henderson Co., TN and died on 6 Jan 1894 in Hardeman Co., TN at age 58.

82. James HARRIS was born on 28 Sep 1795 in Greene Co., GA and died on 7 Oct 1869 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX at age 74.

General Notes:
James Harris

DEATH-CONFLICT: 7 Oct 1869 (CFA II, p. 327); 7 Oct 1868 (CFA II, p. 328)

MILITARY: Served in the War of 1812, Pvt. 2nd Regt. Ga. Militia

James married Lucretia JONES, daughter of Zacharia JONES and Unknown, on 10 Nov 1817. Lucretia was born on 22 Apr 1795 in Delaware and died on 21 Aug 1878 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX at age 83.

+ 330 F x. Elizabeth Baxter HARRIS was born on 24 Jul 1832 in Greene Co., GA, died on 15 Jun 1906 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX at age 73, and was buried in Jan 1906 in Green Hill Cemetery.

88. Jonathan CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1802 in Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY, died on 23 Jan 1857 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA at age 55, and was buried in Jan 1857 in Ellsworth Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jonathan Conger

RESIDENCES: Jonathan and Lydia (Howell) Conger lived at Stout's Grove, McLean Co., IL until 1848 when they went to Iowa. (CFA I, p. 241)

PROBATE: The Will of Jonathan Conger, dated 22 Jan 1857, mentions his wife, Lydia; children: Nancy Ellen Parker, John B. Conger, Charles H. Conger, Eliza Jane Conger, Lucy Ann Conger, the four children of my daughter Mary Susan Blair, now deceased. Witnesses, J.R. Lawrence and Henry Buchner. Executor, wife, Lydia.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 333 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
"Jonathan married Lydia Howell and they lived at Stout's Grove [in McLean Co., IL] until the year 1848. Then they went to Iowa, again to endure the hardships of a frontier life.

"His neighbors in McLean county tell a story of him, which shows the condition of things in the early days. He went on horseback to Bowling Green after a sack of salt. The wolves chased him and he made as good time as some of the brave soldiers in the Black Hawk War. When he had nearly reached home, he said to one of his neighbors, "I'll tell you, they were coming, and oh! They looked so savage -- I barely escaped with my life!" His fright was the subject of much merriment, for the old settlers did not fear the wolves and were anxious only to catch them.
(Source: Account of Miss Emma Conger in History of McLean County, IL - found in CFA I, p. 241)

Jonathan married Lydia HOWELL, daughter of Samuel HOWELL and Mary HOWELL, in Mc Lean Co., IL. Lydia was born in Mc Lean Co., IL, died on 23 Aug 1874 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA, and was buried in Aug 1874 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.

General Notes:
Lydia Howell

PARENTS: The parents of Lydia Howell were cousins.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 719 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 331 F i. Nancy Ellen CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1834 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL and died on 3 Apr 1923 in Butte, Jackson Co., OR at age 88.

+ 332 M ii. John D. CONGER was born on 4 Apr 1836 in Springfield, Mc Lean Co., IL, died on 31 Jul 1924 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA at age 88, and was buried in Aug 1924 in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

+ 336 F vi. Mary Susan CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1830 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL and died on 22 Oct 1856 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA at age 26.

89. Robert Barnett CONGER was born on 5 Mar 1804 in Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY and died on 21 Aug 1860 in Mc Lean Co., IL at age 56.

General Notes:
Robert Barrett Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Listed as Robert Barrett and Robert Barnett in CFA I. Robert Barrett Conger, p. 42a of CFA I.

RECOLLECTIONS: Robert B. Conger attended school with Abraham Lincoln in Kentucky and Robert's wife, Nancy Howell, was Lincoln's school mate in Springfield, IL. [Note: No source citation. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 42a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CHILDREN: 9 children; three sons and six daughters (CFA I, p. 241)

BIOGRAPHY:
"Robert Conger, my father, lived for thirty years on the farm, which he first improved in Stout's Grove. He died in the year 1860 at the age of fifty-six, leaving a wife and nine children, three sons and six daughters.

My father was an old school-mate of Abraham Lincoln in Kentucky, and my mother also attended school with Lincoln near Springfield, Illinois. When I was quite a little girl I was with father in Bloomington when he met Mr. Lincoln. The latter said, "Howd you do, Bob?" Father then told me that Lincoln was a lawyer in Springfield and that he was a good man.

Father once told me of Ephraim Stout, the man from whom Stout's Grove took it's name. Shortly after father's arrival in the country he happened to be at Mr. Stout's cabin in the evening at supper time. Their table had no cloth on it, only the pewter plates and some mush and milk, which the family were eating. The old gentleman was at the hearth eating with a large spoon out of a kettle.

After the death of my father our family continued to live at the home place. Five years after his death my mother and one of my sisters died. The family remained together two years longer. Then our house caught fire and burned to the ground and the family separated.

The associations of our early home in McLean county have made it very dear to us all. It was there we listened to our parents as they told us the hardships of their early lives. I have often heard my mother speak of her fear of the Indians but she would add, that notwithstanding all her trials, those early days were full of happiness. It was great sport for her to go to the sugar camp and help make maple sugar, and eat it too, I suppose. She would tell how she spun her dozen cuts of yarn in one day and did her housework besides. Some young ladies would blush to tell this of their mothers, but I refer to it with pride, for labor was no disgrace in those days and ought not to be now."
(Source: Account of Miss Emma Conger in History of McLean County, IL - found in CFA I, p. 241)

Robert married Nancy HOWELL on 27 Oct 1836 in Mc Lean Co., IL. Nancy was born on 4 Jun 1817 and died on 14 Jun 1866 in Mc Lean Co., IL at age 49.

+ 337 M i. Samuel Oscar CONGER was born on 30 Oct 1837 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died after 1911.

338 F ii. Susan J. CONGER was born on 30 Oct 1839 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 29 Mar 1905 at age 65.

339 F iii. Emma C. CONGER was born on 24 Dec 1841 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died in 1911 at age 70.

340 F iv. Mary A. CONGER was born on 24 Dec 1843 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 16 Aug 1865 at age 21.

+ 342 M vi. Benjamin Franklin CONGER was born on 8 Sep 1848 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died in Sep 1916 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA at age 68.

344 M viii. Robert Lee CONGER was born on 12 Jan 1860 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 7 Feb 1887 at age 27.

91. Benjamin CONGER was born on 5 Jun 1809 in Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY and died on 9 May 1881 in Coffey Co., KS at age 71.

General Notes:
Benjamin Conger

MILITARY: Served in the Black Hawk Indian War.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 38 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
Benjamin Conger was a great hunter. One day while out in the grove he saw several deer coming towards him. As he had no gun with him he concealed himself behind a tree. When they passed him he three his knife with all force and killed one of them instantly.
(Source: Account of Miss Emma Conger in History of McLean County, IL - found in CFA I, p. 241)

Benjamin married Nancy Devenna WARWICK on 17 Nov 1836 in Mc Lean Co., IL. Nancy was born on 1 Nov 1810 in Lexington, Fayette Co., KY and died in 1883 in Mc Lean Co., IL at age 73.

General Notes:
Nancy Devenna Warwick

MARRIAGE: First married to Robert McClure, 24 Dec 1818, Gibson Co., IN

345 M i. Isaac CONGER was born in 1838 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 2 Jun 1863 at age 25.

General Notes:
Isaac Conger

MILITARY-DEATH: Served in the 17th Ill. Inf. Co., G; died in service
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 38 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 347 M iii. Robert M. CONGER was born on 14 May 1843 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 25 Sep 1911 in Waverly, Coffey Co., KS at age 68.

General Notes:
Lucinda Gales Snodgrass

NAME-RESIDENCES: Lucinda Gales living in Allerton, IA in 1911. (CFA I, p. 240)

93. Thomas BILES was born about Jun 1775 and died on 8 Mar 1882 about age 106.

Thomas married Jane DAVIS, daughter of William DAVIS and Unknown, on 18 Feb 1800. Jane was born between 1774 and 1780 and died on 15 Mar 1849.

General Notes:
Jane Davis

Problem: Was she Jane Davies or Jane Davis? Maxine Leonard lists both.

349 M i. Daniel R. BILES was born on 18 May 1802 in Wilson Co., TN and died on 12 Apr 1844 at age 41.

351 M iii. John S. BILES was born about 1813 in Wilson Co., TN and died in Nov 1866 about age 53.

General Notes:
Rachel Waddle

AKA: Listed as, Rachel Waddle (?), on p. 260 in CFA II.

+ 352 M iv. Thomas A. BILES was born on 4 Oct 1818 in Wilson Co., TN and died on 15 Sep 1888 in Mantura, , TX at age 69.

John married Catherine WALTON, daughter of Daniel WALTON and Margaret YOST, on 28 Dec 1810. Catherine was born in 1798.

355 M iii. William Smith BILES was born on 13 Apr 1822 and died in 1899 at age 77.

General Notes:
Unknown Unknown

SPOUSE: "It is believed that John [Biles] had a second wife by whom he had [children].
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 260 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

356 M i. Daniel Walton BILES was born on 29 Jul 1826 and died on 12 Dec 1909 at age 83.

+ 357 M ii. John Condra BILES was born on 8 Mar 1830 and died on 12 Oct 1902 at age 72.

358 M iii. Charles BILES was born on 12 Aug 1834 and died on 5 May 1911 at age 76.

113. Jonathan TODD was born on 22 Sep 1786 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 2 May 1865 in Lawrence Co., IN at age 78.

Jonathan married Jane DODDS, daughter of John DODDS and Polly Mc_CLURG, on 2 Dec 1813 in Lincoln, Madison Co., KY. Jane was born on 14 Feb 1794 in Pennsylvania and died on 10 Apr 1863 in Lawrence Co., IN at age 69.

359 F i. Eliza Ann TODD was born on 9 Nov 1814 in Madison Co., KY and died on 7 Dec 1871 at age 57.

360 F ii. Polly TODD was born on 25 Jan 1816 in Madison Co., KY and died on 26 Feb 1886 at age 70.

361 M iii. Samuel D. TODD was born on 22 May 1817 in Madison Co., KY and died on 21 Feb 1894 at age 76.

+ 362 M iv. Jonathan Conger TODD was born on 7 Jan 1820 in Madison Co., KY, died on 12 Feb 1892 in Grant Twp., Ottawa Co., KS at age 72, and was buried in Feb 1892 in Minneapolis, Ottawa Co., KS, Highland Cemetery.

363 M v. John D. TODD was born on 9 Apr 1824 in Lawrence Co., IN and died on 24 Jan 1894 at age 69.

364 M vi. Thomas TODD was born on 28 Jan 1830 in Lawrence Co., IN and died on 29 May 1892 at age 62.

365 F vii. Jane TODD was born on 27 May 1832 in Lawrence Co., IN and died on 29 Mar 1887 at age 54.

+ 366 M viii. Andrew D. TODD was born on 21 Apr 1834 in Lawrence Co., IN, died on 19 Sep 1874 at age 40, and was buried in Sep 1874 in Heltonville, Lawrence Co., IN, Gilgal Cemetery.

Elizabeth married James SIMS on 16 Feb 1808. James was born on 30 Nov 1783 and died on 7 Mar 1827 at age 43.

General Notes:
James Sims

PROBATE:
I deem it expedient, while in good senses of mind, to make my last will and testament. I do, therefore, leave my wife, Elizabeth Sims, sole executrix of my estate, and I do moreover leave to her my whole estate during her lifetime, and at her death do revert to my bodlily heirs, David C. Sims, William Sims and Martha Sims, to be equally divided between them, and so it is my wish. I acknowledge, in the presence of those witnessing, this is my last will and testament. (Signed) James Sims. Witnesses: Josiah Flowers, Benj. Newton.
(Source: Ross family genealogy on Google)

367 M i. David Griffin SIMS was born on 10 Mar 1809 and died on 10 Sep 1831 at age 22.

General Notes:
John Venable

RESIDENCES: Of Claiborn Co., MS

SPOUSE: John Venable was the 2nd spouse of Elizabeth Conger

371 F ii. Letitia Ann VENABLE was born on 25 Dec 1826 and died on 16 Jan 1908 at age 81.

123. William CONGER was born about 1790 in Rowan Co., NC and died in Warren Co., MS.

General Notes:
William Willson Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Margaret Elston

CHILDREN-BIRTH: Children were born in Paytonville Co., AR or Hinds Co., MS. William and his wife died when the children were young and they were raised by William's brother, Martin Conger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 535 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

COMMENT: Both William and Wilson are mentioned in the will of Jonathan Conger. Could there have been two sons?

AKA: William Wilson Conger, CFA I, p. 464; William (or) Willson Conger, CFA I, p. 535.

+ 372 M i. Jeptha CONGER was born about 26 Oct 1819 in Mississippi, died on 5 Jun 1896 in Pattonville, Independence Co., AR about age 76, and was buried in Jun 1896 in Ashdown, Little River Co., AR, Paytonville Cemetery.

+ 373 M ii. Sidney CONGER was born in 1825 in Mississippi and died in Mar 1857 in Warren Co., MS at age 32.

125. Mary CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1792 in Rowan Co., NC and died about 6 Jan 1855 in Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS about age 62.

General Notes:
Mary Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Margaret Elston

Problem: Was the date of death, 6 Jan 1855 or 6 Mar 1835? Both listed in CFA I.

Mary married John LOBDELL on 15 Sep 1808 in Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS. John was born on 16 May 1782 in Rensselaer Co., NY and died on 10 Sep 1827 in Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS at age 45.

General Notes:
John Lobdell

NAME-CONFLICT: John Labdelle in the Will of Jonathan Conger.

376 M ii. Joshua LOBDELL was born on 3 Jul 1815 and died on 15 Dec 1816 at age 1.

377 M iii. Isaac Elum LOBDELL was born on 8 Apr 1817 and died on 3 May 1831 at age 14.

378 F iv. Martha Margaret LOBDELL was born on 8 Oct 1820 and died on 30 Oct 1836 at age 16.

380 M vi. John Venable LOBDELL was born on 12 Jan 1824 and died on 13 Aug 1850 at age 26.

General Notes:
John Venable Lobdell

RECOLLECTIONS: John V. Lobdell wrote, "I have heard my mother say that my grandmother, Margaret Conger, was a very noble woman, and that my father told her that she lost her life doing a kindly act of charity. During a severe storm she left her house to visit a sick negro slave and died from the resulting attack of pneumonia."

Thomas, Jonathan and John V. Lobdell, attracted by the fertile lands and fine opportunities for investment in the Yazoo - Mississippi Delta, came to Bolivar county in the early forties, where they purchased lands, and with their slaves opened large cotton plantations. They were among the first pioneers in this rich Delta section, and though all three of the brothers died before reaching middle life, they were highly esteemed in their new homes, and dying, left honored names behind them.
[Note: Who was Thomas Lobdell?]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 761 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
William Estes

SPOUSE: William Estes was the 2nd husband of Mary Conger.

General Notes:
Jane Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Margaret Elston

SPOUSE: Jane Conger was the 3rd spouse of Wilson T. Cummings.

COMMENT: It seems highly unlikely that 10 years would pass between the marriage of Jane Conger and Wilson T. Cummings before the first child was born. Especially in light of the fact that CFA II, p. 287 says she was the 3rd wife.

Jane married Wilson T. CUMMINGS, son of John CUMMINGS and Helen UNKNOWN, about 8 Mar 1817 in Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., MS. Wilson was born in 1790 in South Carolina.

General Notes:
Wilson T. Cummings

NAME-CONFLICT: Willson Cummings, CFA II, p. 724

ERROR-MARRIAGE: Married on 8 Mar 1817, not 15 Sep 1808
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 724 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MARRIAGE: 11 Mar 1817 at Port Gibson, Claiborne, MS
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 287 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

QUESTION: Can anyone cite a source to prove the date of marriage?

+ 383 M i. David CUMMINGS was born in Aug 1827 in Carroll Co., MS and died on 30 Aug 1862 in Camp Hope, , AR at age 35.

386 M iv. H. Frank CUMMINGS was born in 1838 and died about 1884 about age 46.

General Notes:
H. Frank Cummings

PROBATE: CFA II, p. 287 says, "w/p 6 Oct 1884." It is assumed that this means Will Probated.

NAME-CONFLICT: CFA I, p. 724, Frank Cummings

+ 387 F v. Frances Amanda CUMMINGS was born on 22 Sep 1839 in Desoto Co., MS and died on 3 Jun 1904 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR at age 64.

127. Sally CONGER was born about 1796 in Rowan Co., NC and died in Mississippi.

General Notes:
Mary Thompson

RESIDENCES-RELATIONSHIP:
On 16 Apr 1843, John B. Conger, b. Abt. 1784 who was spouse of Elizabeth Archer, wrote that he had taken one of the granddaughters of his brother, Jonathan, to be a companion for his daughter, Martha. She was about 15 and the daughter of Sally Conger who married Felix Thompson.

This might be the person, referred to as, Miss Mary C. Compton, in the 11 Jun 1853 will of Mrs. Martha Archer (Conger) Tucker.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 298-299 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RELATIONSHIP: John B. Conger of Grand Gulf, MS, in a letter written about 1844, tells of taking a grandchild of brother, Jonathan Conger, as a companion to his daughter, she being the daughter of Sally Conger, who married Felix Thompson.

This grandchild was Mary Thompson, who lived with her cousin, Martha Archer Conger, even after her marriage to Gov. Tiglman M. Tucker. Before her marriage to Gov. Tucker, Martha A. Conger made a will, which provied handsomely for Mary Thompson. After her marriage she made a second will, leaving the bulk of her estate to "Miss Mary C. Compton" (according to the records), who much have been Mary Thompson. At any rate, Mary received most of the estate amassed by John E. [sic] Conger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 797-798 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

128. Martin CONGER was born on 7 Jul 1797 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 13 Dec 1833 in Clinton, Hinds Co., MS at age 36.

General Notes:
Martin Conger

PARENTS: Johnathan Conger and Margaret Elston

BIOGRAPHY:
Martin Conger was born in Rowan county, NC and removed to Mississippi with his father, about 1806, and settled in Claiborne county, where his father was a planter.

About 1830, Martin and his family removed from near Vicksburg, Warren county, [MS], to Clinton, MS. He was one of the pioneer settlers of this region. The road that he traveled to Clinton was, in many places, prepared by him before his wagons could travel. In many places he hd to cut trees down to clear a road.

He was a staunch Methodist.

According to Mrs. E.F. Gill, Martin Conger did not leave any will. His estate was administered by Eli Garner. Each of his four children obtained from two to five slaves apiece, according to the valuation of their pro rata of 160 acres of land. Martin had left $4,000 in cash, which Mr. Garner had squandered in some wild speculations or security debts.

Mrs. Gill states that there was a family joke about Martin having red hair. Martin and his brother, Jonathan Lee [Conger], both married women called, Sally. So Jonathan's wife was called, "Sally Lee." Martin's wife was teased at marrying a red head and told that she would have all read-headed daughters. It turned out that their girls had black hair, and Jonathan and Sally Lee had two girls with blazing red hair.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 370-371 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Martin married Susan GARNER, daughter of Eli GARNER and Mary PEPPER, on 30 Jan 1827 in Monticello, Lawrence Co., MS. Susan was born on 7 Jul 1804 in Monticello, Lawrence Co., MS and died on 12 Oct 1862 in Clinton, Hinds Co., MS at age 58.

General Notes:
Susan Garner

MARRIAGE: After the death of Martin Conger, she married, William Gregg and had Donnie Gill Gregg.

+ 390 M i. Asbury Bernard CONGER was born in Jan 1828 in Monticello, Lawrence Co., MS and died on 5 Jan 1862 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA at age 34.

General Notes:
Mary Athalia Conger

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: In a letter from Asbury Bernard Conger II, dated 7 Dec 1910, he stated that his aunt, Mary Athalia married Jeff McCoy. A letter from Mr. E.F. Gill, dated 3 Jan 1911 said that Mary Athalia married Henry McKay and died two years later without issue.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 370 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
Jeff McCoy

NAME-CONFLICT: Henry W. McKay with a marriage on 12 Dec 1848 in Hinds Co., MS by Janell Wheeler.

+ 392 F iii. Susan Margaret CONGER was born in 1832 in Clinton, Hinds Co., MS and died in May 1898 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 66.

General Notes:
Ann Martin Conger

MARRIAGE: In a letter written by Mrs. E.F. Gill, dated 3 Jan 1911, she claimed that Ann Martin [Conger] married Dr. Robert Kelly and died three years later of yellow fever, without issue.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 370 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

129. Jonathan Lee CONGER was born in 1806 in Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., MS and died in 1848 in Black Hawk, Carroll Co., MS at age 42.

General Notes:
Jonathan Lee Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Margaret Elston

Jonathan married Sara FAULKNER in 1825 in Carroll Co., MS. Sara died on 7 Oct 1840 in Carroll Co., MS.

+ 394 M i. William Wilson CONGER was born on 4 Jan 1833 in Chocot Co., AR and died on 20 Nov 1888 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS at age 55.

+ 395 M ii. John Lane CONGER was born on 21 Jul 1835 in Black Hawk, Carroll Co., MS and died on 27 Sep 1893 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR at age 58.

396 M iii. Jonathan CONGER was born on 21 Jul 1835 and died in 1864 at age 29.

General Notes:
Jonathan Conger

RELATIONSHIP: John Lane and Jonathan Conger were twins.

MILITARY-DEATH: Died in 1864 in the Civil War.

Jonathan next married Susan Daveney NEAL on 7 Oct 1845 in Black Hawk, Carroll Co., MS. Susan was born on 22 Apr 1813 in Carroll Co., MS and died in 1852 at age 39.

General Notes:
Susan Daveney Neal

SPOUSE: Susan Daveney Neal was the 2nd spouse of Jonathan Lee Conger.

399 M ii. Benjamin Neal CONGER was born in 1848 in Carroll Co., MS and died in 1863 at age 15.

Mary married Lewis SHIPP, son of Daniel SHIPP and Sarah UNKNOWN, on 30 Jan 1837. Lewis was born on 2 Nov 1798 in Barren Co., KY and died on 30 Jan 1837 at age 38.

+ 400 F i. Louisa Jane SHIPP was born in 1821 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN and died on 10 Mar 1890 in Knox Co., TN at age 69.

401 F ii. Nancy Caroline SHIPP was born on 20 Jan 1823 in Lincoln Co., TN and died on 18 Jul 1852 at age 29.

402 F iii. Sarah A. SHIPP was born on 23 Oct 1823 in Lincoln Co., TN and died on 29 May 1900 at age 76.

142. John CONGER was born on 9 Jun 1798 in Rowan Co., NC and died in 1843 in Smith Co., TN at age 45.

General Notes:
John Conger

PARENTS: Joshua Conger and Lucinda Rounsaval

NAME-CONFLICT-QUESTION: John Congo in his Last Will and Testament. (CFA I, p. 290). If he signed his name, John Congo, in his will what proof is there that he was really, John Conger?

RESIDENCES: Rowan Co., NC; Smith Co., TN; also owned property in Pike Co., GA

MILITARY: Supposedly was in the War of 1812, if so, he was only 14 years old. (CFA I, p. 290)

PROBATE: Will of John Congo, July Term 1842, Smith Co. TN Will Book 3, p. 286-287
I John Congo of the State of Tennessee and county of Smith, being weak in body, but of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertaintly of life and certainty of death, do make and say this is my last Will and Testament, and I do hereby make bond and disannull all former wills and testaments by me at any time heretofore made by me.

And first of all I give my soul to God who gave it.

Secondly, I direct that my body be buried in a decent Christian like manner.

Thirdly, as to such wordly goods as it has pleased God to give me, I give and bequeath all slaves (to wit), I want that my funeral expenses be paid, as soon after my demise as profitable out of any money that I may be possessed of or that may first come into the hands of my Executor.

Fourthly, I direct that all my just debts be paid as soon after my death as possible.

Fifthly, I direct that all my personal property be sold and the proceeds be appropriated first to the payment of my just debts, secondly the balance I give and bequeath to my wife Jincey Congo.

Sixthly, I give and bequeath to my wife Jincey Congo also the tract of land whereon I may live, to have and to hold unto her for and during the being of her natural life.

Seventhly, I give and bequeath to each of my children (to wit): Joshua Congo, Elisha Congo, John P. Congo, Lemuel Congo, Mary Jane Congo, William D. Congo, Miles W. Congo, Isaac R. Congo and Josiah Congo, the sum of one dollar each.

Eighthly, I direct that my tract of land whereon Sidney Smith now lives, be sold on a credit of one and two years, and also I direct that my tract of land in the state of Georgia, containing two hundred and sixty acres in Pike county, be sold and I do hereby nominate and appoint Thomas C. Brice, my agent in the State of Georgia, to sell and dispose of said tract of land in any way that he may think best. I also appoint him my agent to collect all debts that is due and owing to me or that may be due and owing to me in the State of Georgia. Also I direct that the mules that may be have on hand, be sent to said Thomas C. Brice and that he is hereby authorized to sell them and collect the money and pay over the same and all other money to one of my sons and I direct that all the proceeds of the aforementioned property be paid over by him to my Executor and that he pay the same to my wife, Jincey, for her use during her life.

Ninthly, I give and bequeath to my wife Jincey Congo my negro girl, Isabella, for the term of her life.

Tenthly, I direct that after the death of my wife, that all the property and effects of every description whatever sold, and that it be disposed of as follows: to wit I direct that each of my younger children, to wit: Lemeul Congo, Mary Jane Congo, William D. Congo, Miles W. Congo, Isaac R. Congo and Josiah Congo be paid each the sum of one hundred dollars and the balance be equally divided between all my children.

Eleventhly, I do hereby nominate and appoint Henry W. McDonald, Executor to this, my last Will and Testament, witness whereof, I, John Congo set my hand and seal this my last Will and Testament, written on one sheet of paper, this 14th day of April A.D. 1842.
(Signed) John Congo (Seal)

(Microfilm on file in Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, TN)
[Note: The phrase in the third paragraph about "and bequeath all slaves (to wit)," seems to be either incomplete or out of context. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 290 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 405 M i. Joshua CONGER was born about 1818 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1846 about age 28.

406 F ii. Isabelle CONGER was born about 1819 in Smith Co., TN and died on 20 May 1821 about age 2.

+ 407 M iii. Elisha CONGER was born on 23 Aug 1820 in Smith Co., TN and died on 20 Apr 1885 in Crittenden Co., KY at age 64.

+ 408 M iv. John P. CONGER was born about Jan 1820 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1861 in Clarksville, Johnson Co., AR about age 41.

409 F v. Lucinda CONGER was born about 1823 in Smith Co., TN and died on 17 Oct 1826 about age 3.

410 M vi. Nathaniel CONGER was born about 1825 in Smith Co., TN and died on 4 Sep 1831 about age 6.

+ 411 M vii. Lemuel CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1827 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1865 in Illinois at age 38.

412 F viii. Mary Jane CONGER was born on 18 May 1828 in Smith Co., TN and died in Johnson Co., AR.

General Notes:
Mary Jane Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Jonca Pigg

DEATH: Siblings: John, Jane, Miles and Isaac Conger died in Johnson Co., AR.
(CFA I, p. 290)

+ 413 M ix. William D. CONGER was born on 27 Oct 1832 in Smith Co., TN and died on 21 Oct 1870 in Crittenden Co., KY at age 37.

414 M x. Miles W. CONGER was born on 24 Mar 1835 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1852 in Johnson Co., AR at age 17.

General Notes:
Miles W. Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Jonca Pigg

NEVER_MARRIED: Unmarried

NAME-CONFLICT: Miles D. Conger; Miles W. Congo in the Will of his father. (CFA I, p. 290)

DEATH: Siblings: John, Jane, Miles and Isaac Conger died in Johnson Co., AR. (CFA I, p. 290)

+ 415 M xi. Isaac R. CONGER was born on 28 Feb 1837 in Smith Co., TN and died on 20 Jun 1875 in Johnson Co., AR at age 38.

+ 416 M xii. Josiah CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1840 in Smith Co., TN and died on 20 Jan 1924 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN at age 83.

General Notes:
Isaac Conger

PARENTS: Joshua Conger and Lucinda Rounsaval

RESIDENCES: Smith and DeKalb counties, TN

General Notes:
Malinda Coffee

NAME-COMMENT: Surname may have been, Coffee.

RESIDENCES: As of Jan 1832, widowed and living with 4 children in Jackson county, TN. (CFA I, p. 345a)

PROBATE: 31 May 1830, Malinda Conger appointed administrator of the estate of Isaac Conger deceased. Malinda Conger appointed Guardian of Jane, Elizabeth, William and Iry, minors of Isaac Conger deceased.

This was a Bill of Complaint to sell land to finish paying the debts of Joshua Conger. Personal property had been sold. There were four tracts of land, containing in all 929 acres. The residence was on one 67 acre tract. Eli, William and John bought most of the other land, "exclusive of Malinda Conger's claim."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 345a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 417 F i. Jane R. CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1824 in Tennessee and died on 19 Apr 1898 at age 74.

+ 418 M ii. William J. CONGER was born in 1826 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1884 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 58.

+ 419 M iii. Ira Charles CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1827 in Tennessee, died on 7 Aug 1908 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA at age 80, and was buried in Aug 1908 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA.

146. Elisha CONGER was born about 2 Nov 1805 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 12 Mar 1895 in De Kalb Co., TN about age 89, and was buried in Mar 1895 in De Kalb Co., TN, Homestead Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elisha Conger

PARENTS: Joshua Conger and Lucinda Rounsaval

Problem: Was the birth date, 2 Jan 1805 in Smithville, DeKalb, TN as listed on p. 150 of CFA I? Or was the date of birth, 2 Nov 1805 in Rowan Co., NC as listed on page 345 of CFA I?

DEATH: Elisha and Nancy Conger died in DeKalb Co., TN, not Smithville.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 715 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
The Elisha Conger family was living in DeKalb Co., TN in 1850 and 1860. In 1860, Isaac J. Conger, age 18, was living with them, whereas in 1850 only children Eli and Martha were in the household. Elisha's nephew, Joshua, b. 1818, had a son, Isaac J., who was born in 1842. Perhaps it was this Isaac [who was] living with them to help with the farming. The 1860 census shows Martha Cheatam and daughter, Martha, living with them also. They lived near the river, nine miles north of Smithville. Elisha and Nancy are buried on the homestead.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 150 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Excerpt of a 6 May 1905, letter from granddaughter, Martha J. (Cheatman) Corley.
"I want to write more to your about Grandpa Elisha Conger. He was a farmer, very ingenius, could make anything out of wood or iron. He made nearly everything he used, also always had boutiful of all good things. He owned a good farm, scarecely ever was in debt. He was honest and religious. He could quote nearly the whole scripture without the Bible. He was so good.

"I was born in his house. He raised me. I think he was the best man I ever saw. He was very industrious. After Grandma died he lived with me most of the time, until he died here with me. He was nearly 90 years old. He was blind and deaf, and nearly helpless the last year or so. We had to feed him and lead him about. He bore it all so good, was always pleasant before he died. He said he believed he knew the way to Heaven as well as he knew the way back to his home. I think he was as spotless as a human being could be on earth. I hope to meet good Granpa and the rest of them, all my good folks in a better land. I shall be glad to be of some help in the Conger Union if I can, in the future."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 150 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Elisha married Nancy TITTSWORTH on 27 Sep 1828. Nancy was born on 15 Feb 1810 in Sullivan Co., TN, died on 10 Jan 1892 in De Kalb Co., TN at age 81, and was buried in Jan 1892 in De Kalb Co., TN, Homestead Cemetery.

General Notes:
Nancy Tittsworth

BIRTH: J.G. Davis of Nashville, TN says: Nancy Tittsworth was born in Sullivan Co., TN, the d/o Richard Tittsworth.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 715 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

421 M i. Joshua CONGER was born on 8 Mar 1830 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1846 at age 16.

+ 422 M ii. Eli CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1832 in Smith Co., TN and died on 18 Aug 1886 at age 54.

+ 423 F iii. Martha CONGER was born on 24 Aug 1834 in Smith Co., TN and died on 24 Aug 1885 at age 51.

424 M iv. William CONGER was born on 16 Sep 1839 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1841 at age 2.

147. William CONGER was born on 15 Jun 1808 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 22 Apr 1854 at age 45.

General Notes:
William Conger

PARENTS: Joshua Conger and Lucinda Rounsaval

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Was he born in Rowan Co., NC or Smith Co., TN? Both listed in CFA I.

CENSUS-NAME-CONFLICT: Family name was, Congo, in 1850 census. Place not given.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 508 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

William married Mary NEWELL on 9 Apr 1829. Mary was born on 12 May 1810 and died on 22 Apr 1852 at age 41.

426 F i. Martha CONGER was born on 30 Jan 1830 in Tennessee and died on 18 Mar 1894 at age 64.

+ 427 M ii. Isaac Ross CONGER was born on 18 Jan 1832 in De Kalb Co., TN and died in 1904 in Texas at age 72.

+ 428 M iii. Wiley CONGER was born on 22 Apr 1836 in Tennessee, died about 1919 about age 83, and was buried about 1919 in Wesley, Atoka Co., OK.

150. Delilah CONGER was born on 2 Feb 1814 in Smith Co., TN and died about 1845 about age 31.

General Notes:
Delilah Conger

PARENTS: Joshua Conger and Lucinda Rounsaval

Problem: Was she born in Rowan Co., NC or as listed in CFA II, p. 281, Smith Co., TN?

Delilah married Joshua COFFEE, son of David COFFEE and Sytha MEADOWS, about 1831. Joshua was born in Feb 1810 in Smith Co., TN and died on 17 Dec 1890 in Stanislous Co., CA at age 80.

+ 431 M i. John James COFFEE was born on 9 Jan 1833 in Smith Co., TN and died on 27 May 1927 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX at age 94.

+ 433 M iii. Joshua David COFFEE was born in 1839 and died in 1915 in Brown Co., TX at age 76.

153. Mary Ross CONGER was born on 16 Mar 1806 in North Carolina and died on 3 Sep 1871 in Tippah Co., MS at age 65.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: Sisters, Mary Ross and Susannah Conger married brothers, Ezekiel
and Samuel Walker, respectively.

Mary married Ezekiel WALKER, son of Thomas WALKER and Mary BLYTHE, on 11 Jan 1821 in Jasper Co., GA. Ezekiel was born on 24 Oct 1796 in Mecklenburg Co., NC and died on 5 Mar 1873 in Tippah Co., MS at age 76.

435 M i. Joseph Alston WALKER was born on 26 Aug 1821 in Butts Co., GA and died on 13 Sep 1898 in Tippah Co., MS at age 77.

Joseph married Sarah T. UNKNOWN. Sarah was born on 15 Sep 1830 in South Carolina and died on 13 Sep 1898 in Tippah Co., MS at age 67.

436 F ii. Cynthia Susan WALKER was born on 12 Feb 1826 in Butts Co., GA and died on 20 Sep 1901 in Lee Co., MS at age 75.

437 M iii. Thomas Ezekiel WALKER was born on 25 Mar 1828 in Butts Co., GA and died on 12 Feb 1905 in Collingsworth Co., TX at age 76.

General Notes:
Thomas Ezekiel Walker

MILITARY: 1861, Private in Co. A, 11th Mississippi Cavalry, known as Baxter's Scouts

EMIGRATION: Moved to Texas in 1872, first to Rains Co, near Emory; then to Cooke County, then Montague, and finally to Collingsworth County.

RESIDENCES: 1872, Emory, Rains County, TX

Thomas married Narcissa W. WIGINGTON, daughter of Henry WIGINGTON and Arrena REED, on 17 Feb 1856 in Tippah Co., MS. Narcissa was born on 22 Nov 1833 in Tippah Co., MS and died on 30 Mar 1916 in Montague Co., TX at age 82.

438 M iv. John Smith WALKER was born on 26 Jun 1830 in Butts Co., GA and died on 25 Nov 1912 in Shamrock, Wheeler Co., TX at age 82.

John married Teresa Lucinda Mc_ELROY. Teresa was born on 12 Feb 1825 in South Carolina and died on 4 Dec 1872 in Tippah Co., MS at age 47.

439 F v. Emily WALKER was born in Sep 1840 in Butts Co., GA and died on 17 Jul 1902 in Lee Co., MS at age 61.

Emily married John B. CARDER about 1856. John was born on 25 Dec 1830 and died on 16 Sep 1916 in Lee Co., MS at age 85.

General Notes:
Amos Alexander Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: CFA lists the birth as, Abt. 1810 in Butts Co., GA. Robert Mark Conger lists the birth as, Abt. 1810 in Mecklenburg, NC.

NAME: Amos Conger, CFA I, p. 22

Amos married Rosanna JENKS on 22 Dec 1828 in Butts Co., GA. Rosanna was born about 1810 in North Carolina.

General Notes:
Rosanna Jenks

NAME-CONFLICT: Rosanna Jenks in CFA. Roseanna Jinks by Robert Mark Conger.

General Notes:
Levi Daniel Conger

COMMENT: Listed as a child by, Robert Mark Conger

General Notes:
Susana Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Susana and Susannah

BIRTH-CONFLICT: CFA lists the birth as, Abt. 1812 in Butts Co., GA. Robert Mark Conger lists the birth as, Abt. 1800 in North Carolina.

RELATIONSHIP: Sisters, Mary Ross and Susannah Conger married brothers, Ezekiel and Samuel Walker, respectively.

Susana married Samuel WALKER, son of Thomas WALKER and Mary BLYTHE, in Mecklenburg Co., NC. Samuel was born about 1793 in Mecklenburg Co., NC and died in May 1863 in Lavaca Co., TX about age 70.

158. Eli Martin CONGER was born on 26 Jun 1815 in North Carolina, died on 14 Mar 1879 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX at age 63, and was buried in Mar 1879 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, Quitman Cemetery.

General Notes:
Eli Martin Conger

AKA: Probably called, Martin.

BIRTH-CONFLICT: CFA lists the birth place as, Butts Co., GA. CFA I, p. 139 lists, NC. Robert Mark Conger lists, North Carolina.

PROBATE: He was the executor of his father's estate.

CENSUS: 1840, in Houston Co, GA, per CFA I, p. 140.

RESIDENCES-CENSUS-OCCUPATION: Apparently he moved to Butts Co., GA, married Judith Burford and started a family. Some census indicated that he was a farmer and merchant. The 1850 census of Henry County, GA lists his occupation as a silversmith.
(Furnished by Robert Mark Conger)

EMIGRATION: In 1855 he moved his family to Wood Co., TX where they settled near Quitman.
(Furnished by Robert Mark Conger)

EMIGRATION: Eli Martin Conger emigrated from Georgia to Quitman, TX in November 1857.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 139 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: At Quitman he opened the first mercantile business, Conger & Giles. The partners hauled goods from Brazoria Crossing on the Sabine River by mule along the Hainesville highway into Wood County, Texas. He owned many slaves and was a highly respected and wealthy citizen of Wood Co., TX. After the Civil War he lost his business.
(Furnished by Robert Mark Conger)

BIOGRAPHY: Eli Martin Conger was a very wealthy planter and after the Civil War went into the mercantile business and was very prosperous. He was a devout Christian, being a member of the Baptist Church. At the time of his death he was retired.

CENSUS: 1860, in Wood Co., TX; $7940/$4500; farmer

Eli married Judith BURFORD, daughter of Thomas B. BURFORD and Judith HARRIS, on 7 Feb 1840 in Macon, Butts Co., GA. Judith was born in 1820 in Butts Co., GA, died on 22 Sep 1872 in Wood Co., TX at age 52, and was buried in Sep 1872 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, Quitman Cemetery.

443 M i. John CONGER was born in 1840 in Butts Co., GA and died in 1856 in Texas at age 16.

+ 444 M ii. Thomas Eli CONGER was born about 12 Feb 1843 in Butts Co., GA, died on 31 Oct 1885 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX about age 42, and was buried in Nov 1885 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, Quitman Cemetery.

445 M iii. William Martin CONGER was born in Nov 1845 in Butts Co., GA and died in 1863 at age 18.

General Notes:
William Martin Conger

PARENTS: Eli Martin Conger and Judith Burford

MILITARY-DEATH: Served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He died of disease while serving.
(Furnished by Robert Mark Conger)

+ 447 M v. Andrew Jackson CONGER was born on 8 Dec 1849 in Butts Co., GA, died on 16 Dec 1925 in Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX at age 76, and was buried in Dec 1925 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, Quitman Cemetery.

448 F vi. Martha Elizabeth CONGER was born on 12 May 1852 in Butts Co., GA and died in 1877 at age 25.

+ 451 M ix. Henry Amos CONGER Dr. was born on 8 Apr 1860 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 26 Mar 1928 in Duncan, Stephens Co., OK at age 67.

+ 452 M x. Dr. Jefferson Davis CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1864 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 14 Jul 1936 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX at age 72.

General Notes:
Lizzie Crop

SPOUSE: Lizzie Crop was the 2nd spouse of Eli Martin Conger.

164. Sion Moores CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1810 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 27 Jan 1874 at age 63.

Sion married Rebecca Cordelia Clemantha_Beall NORTON on 23 Nov 1859. Rebecca was born on 26 Jul 1836 and died on 26 May 1911 at age 74.

General Notes:
Rebecca Cordelia Clemantha_Beall Norton

AKA: Probably called, Beall (CFA I, p. 471)

455 F i. Mary Genelia Montene CONGER was born on 31 Oct 1860 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 27 Sep 1862 at age 1.

General Notes:
Mary Genelia Montene Conger

PARENTS: Sion Moores Conger and Rebecca Cordelia Clemantha_Beall Norton

DEATH: 27 Sep 1862 of diptheria

+ 456 M ii. Sion Iliff CONGER was born on 22 Dec 1861 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 27 Dec 1933 at age 72.

+ 457 M iii. Dixie Lamar CONGER was born on 20 Feb 1864 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 4 Apr 1952 in Mimosa, Lincoln Co., TN at age 88, and was buried on 5 Apr 1952 in Fayettville, Lincoln Co., TN, Rose Hill Cemetery.

458 M iv. Charles Henry CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1866 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 30 Nov 1911 at age 45.

General Notes:
Charles Henry Conger

PARENTS: Sion Moores Conger and Rebecca Cordelia Clemantha_Beall Norton

NEVER_MARRIED: Unmarried.

RESIDENCES: Dixie Lamar Conger and his brother, Charles Henry Conger, lived at "Beachlawn," the home established, about 1815, by their grandfather, Isaac Conger, near Fayetteville, TN. Their brother, Robert Alonzo Conger, lived on the adjoining farm called, "Eeldon."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 472 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 459 M v. Robert Alonzo CONGER was born on 18 Mar 1869 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 28 Feb 1951 at age 81, and was buried in Mar 1951 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, Rose Hill Cemetery.

166. Nancy CONGER was born on 2 Jul 1804 in Preble Co., OH and died on 9 May 1877 at age 72.

Nancy married Thomas Murray MARSHALL on 5 Feb 1827. Thomas was born about 1802 and died on 23 Jan 1873 in Preble Co., OH about age 71.

General Notes:
Thomas Murray Marshall

RESIDENCES: Of Preble Co., OH

NAME-ERROR: Listed in CFA as, Thomas W. Marshall. Researcher Gary Marshall says his name was Thomas Murray Marshall.

+ 460 M i. Josiah Conger MARSHALL was born on 31 Aug 1830 in Preble Co., OH and died on 12 Jan 1902 at age 71.

+ 461 M ii. Jacob Murray MARSHALL was born on 23 Aug 1832 in Preble Co., OH and died on 21 Mar 1886 at age 53.

462 M iii. William MARSHALL was born on 2 Aug 1838 in Preble Co., OH and died on 8 Aug 1838 in Preble Co., OH.

167. Aaron Ross CONGER was born on 7 Nov 1805 in Preble Co., OH and died on 22 Sep 1896 in Preble Co., OH at age 90.

Aaron married Ruth MARSHALL, daughter of Jacob MARSHALL and Rebecca UNKNOWN, on 22 Feb 1827. Ruth was born on 6 Jul 1807 in Preble Co., OH and died on 14 Oct 1847 in Preble Co., OH at age 40.

463 M i. Marshall A. CONGER was born on 15 Jul 1828 and died on 11 Oct 1848 at age 20.

+ 465 M iii. John Newton CONGER was born on 13 Oct 1832 in Preble Co., OH and died on 6 Nov 1904 in Preble Co., OH at age 72.

+ 466 M iv. Wheeler M. CONGER was born on 19 Aug 1834 in Preble Co., OH and died on 16 Sep 1911 at age 77.

467 F v. Rachel CONGER was born on 6 Oct 1836 and died on 24 Dec 1896 at age 60.

General Notes:
Rhoda Robinson

SPOUSE: Rhoda Robinson was the 2nd wife of Aaron Ross Conger.

168. Moses CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1807 in Preble Co., OH and died on 22 Aug 1901 in Preble Co., OH at age 94.

General Notes:
Moses Conger

PARENTS: Josiah Conger and Catherine Runyon

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Was he born in Preble Co., OH (CFA I, p. 346) or Barren Co., KY (CFA I, p. 379)?

Moses married Phoebe PRICE on 13 Nov 1828 in Preble Co., OH. Phoebe was born on 13 Aug 1807 in Butler Co., OH and died in Jun 1880 in Preble Co., OH at age 72.

469 M i. Isaac Ross CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1829 in Preble Co., OH and died on 5 May 1832 at age 2.

+ 470 F ii. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 7 Feb 1832 in Preble Co., OH and died on 30 Mar 1881 in Preble Co., OH at age 49.

+ 471 F iii. Elizabeth Ann CONGER was born on 1 Sep 1834 in Preble Co., OH and died on 20 Jul 1902 at age 67.

472 M iv. Eli Moore CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1838 in Preble Co., OH and died on 16 Aug 1846 at age 8.

473 F v. Mary Katherine CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1836 in Preble Co., OH and died on 14 Apr 1841 at age 4.

+ 474 M vi. William Wims CONGER was born on 18 Oct 1841 in Preble Co., OH and died on 9 Oct 1882 at age 40.

+ 475 M vii. John Armour CONGER was born on 3 Feb 1847 in Eaton, Preble Co., OH and died on 12 Aug 1927 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA at age 80.

+ 476 M viii. Henry Clayton CONGER was born on 23 Aug 1849 in Preble Co., OH and died on 31 Aug 1908 in Preble Co., OH at age 59.

169. Anna CONGER was born on 2 Oct 1809 and died on 3 Aug 1877 in Camden, Preble Co., OH at age 67.

General Notes:
Anna Conger

PARENTS: Josiah Conger and Catherine Runyon

Problem: Was she born in Preble Co., OH or Barren Co., KY? Listed as Barren Co., KY on p. 750 of CFA I.

Anna married Thomas HUFFMAN on 8 Mar 1831. Thomas was born on 30 Jan 1808 in Camden, Preble Co., OH and died on 30 Nov 1893 in Camden, Preble Co., OH at age 85.

170. Sarah CONGER was born on 18 Nov 1811 in Barren Co., KY and died on 9 Sep 1877 in Jackson, Preble Co., OH at age 65.

General Notes:
Sarah Conger

PARENTS: Josiah Conger and Catherine Runyon

Problem: Was she born in Preble Co., OH or Barron Co., KY? CFA I lists both. CFA II, p. 403 lists, 20 Nov 1811, Barron Co., KY.

Problem: Was the date of death, 8 Sep 1877 or 9 Sep 1877? CFA II, p. 403 lists, 9 Sep 1877 at Jackson, Preble, OH.

Sarah married Alexander RHEA on 18 Feb 1834. Alexander was born on 14 Jan 1813 in Dixon, Preble Co., OH and died on 16 Dec 1881 in Eaton, Preble Co., OH at age 68.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Pollack

AKA: Lizzie Pollock; Elizabeth Pollack in CFA II, p. 403

481 M iv. William Leander RHEA was born on 11 Nov 1840 and died on 7 Jul 1854 at age 13.

482 F v. Sarah Elizabeth RHEA was born on 26 Mar 1843 and died on 13 Mar 1866 at age 22.

+ 483 M vi. Robert Milton RHEA was born about 22 Apr 1848 in Dixon, Preble Co., OH and died on 30 Oct 1919 in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX about age 71.

484 F vii. Mary Evaline RHEA was born on 4 Jul 1851 and died on 12 Aug 1875 at age 24.

485 F viii. Samantha Caroline RHEA was born on 14 Jan 1854 and died on 27 Jun 1877 at age 23.

172. Mary Ross CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1816 in Preble Co., OH and died on 8 Jun 1875 at age 58.

General Notes:
Mary Ross Conger

PARENTS: Josiah Conger and Catherine Runyon

Problem: Was the birth, 5 Aug 1816 or 6 Aug 1816?

Mary married Thomas Mc_WHINNEY. Thomas was born about 1813 in Preble Co., OH and died on 25 Feb 1876 about age 63.

486 M i. Leander Andrew Mc_WHINNEY was born in Feb 1840 and died on 24 Nov 1864 at age 24.

+ 487 F ii. Sarah Ellen Mc_WHINNEY was born in Jan 1838 and died on 7 Feb 1871 at age 33.

+ 488 M iii. Issac Newton Mc_WHINNEY was born on 16 Jun 1845 and died on 10 Nov 1904 at age 59.

General Notes:
Omer Ross McWhinney

DEATH-CHILDREN: Died at age 22, 2 female children.

173. Eli CONGER was born on 20 Dec 1819 in Preble Co., OH and died on 12 Mar 1901 in Preble Co., OH at age 81.

Eli married Lucinda Mc_WHINNEY on 1 Nov 1853. Lucinda was born on 27 Oct 1821 in Preble Co., OH and died on 4 Oct 1887 at age 65.

+ 490 F i. Caroline CONGER was born on 13 Sep 1840 in Preble Co., OH and died on 30 Sep 1922 at age 82.

+ 493 F iv. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1847 in Preble Co., OH and died on 31 Aug 1896 at age 48.

174. Elizabeth M. CONGER was born on 5 Dec 1823 in Preble Co., OH and died on 16 Jan 1845 at age 21.

Elizabeth married Henry OVERHOLSER on 27 Feb 1840 in Preble Co., OH. Henry was born on 28 Jan 1822 and died on 30 Jan 1905 at age 83.

+ 494 F i. Sarah Jane OVERHOLSER was born on 9 Jun 1842 and died on 6 Feb 1874 at age 31.

496 M iii. Samuel Jacob OVERHOLSER was born on 10 Oct 1863 and died on 9 Aug 1865 at age 1.

175. William Alexander CONGER was born about 26 Sep 1825 in Preble Co., OH and died on 16 Feb 1915 in Bundette, Pawnee Co., KS about age 89.

General Notes:
William Alexander Conger

PARENTS: Josiah Conger and Catherine Runyon

Problem: Was the date of birth, 26 Sep 1825 or 26 Sep 1826 (CFA I, p. 511)?

RESIDENCES: Last residence, Burdette, KS

BIOGRAPHY: William Alexander Conger was the last survivor of the children of Josiah Conger. He enjoyed playing his own accompaniments on the organ and singing the hymns he loved. Although he had been blind for many years, his affliction only strengthened his character. He was a member of the Christian Church since the age of 27.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 43a & 512 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

William married Sarah PADDOCK on 2 Dec 1847. Sarah was born on 17 Dec 1830 in Wayne Co., IN.

+ 497 M i. Eli CONGER was born on 27 Oct 1848 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

+ 498 F ii. Mary Catherine CONGER was born on 8 Jan 1850 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN and died on 2 Mar 1885 at age 35.

499 F iii. Eveline CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1851 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

+ 502 F vi. Samantha Jane CONGER was born on 6 Jul 1857 in Knoxville, Knox Co., IL and died on 1 Aug 1925 in Baca Co., CO at age 68.

503 M vii. William R. CONGER was born on 5 Apr 1854 in Knoxville, Knox Co., IL and died in 1859 at age 5.

504 U viii. Oneta CONGER was born on 10 Nov 1861 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL and died in 1862 at age 1.

+ 505 F ix. Sarah Etta CONGER was born on 3 Dec 1863 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL.

506 F x. Emma Frances CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1865 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL and died on 4 Oct 1886 at age 20.

507 M xi. Oscar CONGER was born on 9 Feb 1869 in Thawville, Iroquois Co., IL.

General Notes:
Oscar Conger

PARENTS: William Alexander Conger and Sarah Paddock

NEVER_MARRIED: Unmarried.

508 M xii. John Harvey CONGER was born on 7 Apr 1872 in Everett, Cass Co., MO and died on 13 Feb 1888 at age 15.

176. Eveline CONGER was born on 9 Aug 1831 in Preble Co., OH and died on 2 Dec 1906 at age 75.

General Notes:
Eveline Conger

PARENTS: Josiah Conger and Catherine Runyon

Problem: Was her first name, Eveline or Evaline?

Problem: Was the date of death 1 Dec 1906 or 2 Dec 1906?

Eveline married Jacob MARSHALL on 19 Aug 1851 in Preble Co., OH. Jacob was born on 24 Dec 1822 in Preble Co., OH and died on 8 Jul 1889 at age 66.

+ 509 M i. John MARSHALL was born on 13 Aug 1852 and died on 6 Feb 1892 at age 39.

+ 511 F iii. Mary Ann MARSHALL was born on 26 Oct 1856 and died on 25 Oct 1880 at age 23.

512 M iv. Martha Rachel MARSHALL was born about 1858 and died in 1860 about age 2.

+ 515 F i. Mary Elizabeth ELSTON was born on 14 Mar 1837 in Bolivar, Hardemon Co., TN and died in Henderson Co., TX.

518 F iv. Sarah Alice ELSTON was born on 5 Jun 1842 in Madison Co., TN and died on 9 Feb 1908 in Oklahoma at age 65.

+ 519 M v. David Elias ELSTON was born on 18 Sep 1843 in Madison Co., TN, died on 6 Dec 1893 in Kaufman Co., TX at age 50, and was buried in Dec 1893 in Peel Cemetery.

522 F viii. Eunice May ELSTON was born on 14 Feb 1853 in Madison Co., TN and died on 13 Apr 1904 in Texas at age 51.

192. Isaac C. RAILSBACK was born on 13 Sep 1806 in Kentucky and died on 4 Mar 1873 at age 66.

Isaac married Elizabeth RUNYON on 6 Feb 1834. Elizabeth was born on 14 Dec 1814 and died on 26 Jun 1878 at age 63.

+ 523 F i. Juliette A. RAILSBACK was born on 6 Feb 1835 and died on 27 Feb 1886 at age 51.

524 M ii. William M. RAILSBACK was born on 23 Apr 1845 and died on 23 Aug 1868 at age 23.

525 F iii. Sarah J. RAILSBACK was born on 23 Apr 1845 and died on 23 Aug 1868 at age 23.

+ 526 F iv. Martha A. RAILSBACK was born on 19 Feb 1850 in Eaton, Preble Co., OH.

527 M v. Thomas C. RAILSBACK was born on 25 Jan 1863 and died about 11 Aug 1865 about age 2.

General Notes:
Thomas C. Railsback

Problem: Date of death listed, as 11 Aug 1856 in CFA I, p. 781.

528 F i. Jane ROUNSAVALL was born in 1775 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 2 Nov 1845 in Beldsoe Co., TN at age 70.

Jane married Phillip Gysberti HOODENPYLE. Phillip was born in 1756 in Amsterdam, Holland and died on 25 Aug 1833 in Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., TN at age 77.

General Notes:
Phillip Gysberti Hoodenpyle

RELATIONSHIP-RESEARCHER: This is the gggg grandparents of researcher, Lindy
Sheehan of Solana Beach, CA. Email: LindyT@aol.com

203. John Rankin ROSS was born on 1 Jan 1820 in Ouachita Parish, LA and died about 1874 in Cooke Co., TX about age 54.

John married Mary J. FORD, daughter of Noah FORD and Mary UNKNOWN,. Mary was born about 1830 in Troup Co., GA and died between 1861 and 1864 in Gainesville, Cooke Co., TX.

+ 530 M ii. John Overton ROSS was born on 9 Sep 1849 in Morehouse Parish, LA and died on 22 Jun 1940 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX at age 90.

209. Hannah J. CONGER was born about 1790 in Mendham, Morris Co., NJ, died on 4 Aug 1868 in Senecaville, Guernsey Co., OH about age 78, and was buried in Aug 1868 in Senecaville, Guernsey Co., OH, Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Ancestral File Number: HRML-RH.

General Notes:
Hannah J. Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger and Mary Goble

BIRTH-CONFLICT: John Knisely lists the birth date as, Abt. 1794; birth year calculated from the tombstone is, Abt. 1790

CEMETERY:
Hannah J. Conger Hafer
Birth: 1790, Mendham, Morris County, New Jersey, USA
Death: Aug. 4, 1868, Senecaville, Guernsey County, Ohio, USA

Spouse-Parents:
Hannah J. Conger Hafer was the wife of Israel Hafer and the daughter of Elias Darby and Mary Goble Conger.

Family links:
Spouse:
Israel Hafer (1781 - 1865)*

Children:
Joseph Hafer (1814 - 1892)*
Elias Elihugh Hafer (1819 - 1870)*
John Hafer (1824 - 1898)*
*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Senecaville, Guernsey County, Ohio, USA

Created by: Ken Childers, Record added: Jul 09, 2004
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 9073985)

Hannah married Israel HAFER about 1807. Israel was born between 1781 and 1784, died on 7 Oct 1865 in Guernsey Co., OH, and was buried in Oct 1865 in Senecaville, Guernsey Co., OH, Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.

General Notes:
Israel Hafer

NAME-CONFLICT: Israel Hofer on Ancestral File; Israel Hafer on the tombstone

COMMENT: The Israel Hafer family can be found in the Conger and the Yoho genealogy files of researcher, Richard E. Henthorn.

RESIDENCES-CHILDREN-RELATIONSHIP: According to John Knisely, they lived in Greene Co., PA; then in Morgan Co., OH and later in Guernsey Co., OH. He lists the birth date of Israel Hafer as, Abt. 1781 and of Hannah as, Abt. 1794. The states, "Among their children were John Hafer, m. Jane McBride; Elias Hafer; and probably Joseph Hafer. ... I suspect that my ancestor, Sarah Jane Hafer, b. 2 Sep 1826, PA, d. 25 Dec 1863, Greene Co., PA, who married William Knisely, is also one of Israel and Hannah's children."

He also states, "Israel was the brother of Joseph Hafer and (probably) the brother of Jacob Hafer, b. c1795, m. Elizabeth Simpson and lived in Greene Co., Pennsylvania.".

Further, "There was a widow, Lydia Hafer on the 1840 census of Morgan Co., OH. I think it's likely she's a relative of Israel; perhaps she's the widow of his brother, Joseph."

CHILDREN: It is known from the biographical sketch of John Hafer, the husband of Jane McBride, that he was the son of Israel Hafer and Hannah Conger.

CHILDREN: Researcher John Knisely lists the children of Israel Hafer and Hannah Conger as: Jacob (probably); Joseph (probably); Elias; John; Sarah Jane his ancestor (possibly/probably); Rhoda J.; Samuel (possibly); Israel Jr.; Charlotte; Hester. Further research will be necessary to prove the members of this family.

CEMETERY:
Israel Hafer
Birth: 1781
Death: Oct. 7, 1865, Senecaville, Guernsey County, Ohio, USA

Family links:
Spouse:
Hannah J. Conger Hafer (1790 - 1868)

Children:
Joseph Hafer (1814 - 1892)*
Elias Elihugh Hafer (1819 - 1870)*
John Hafer (1824 - 1898)*
*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Senecaville, Guernsey County, Ohio, USA

Created by: Ken Childers, Record added: Jul 09, 2004
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 9073927)

General Notes:
Jacob Hafer

PARENTS: Israel Hafer and Hannah J. Conger

RESIDENCES: 1850, Beaver Twp., Guernsey Co., OH

533 M ii. Joseph HAFER was born on 22 Nov 1814 in Pennsylvania, died on 18 Aug 1892 in Senecaville, Guernsey Co., OH at age 77, and was buried in Aug 1892 in Senecaville, Guernsey Co., OH, Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.

General Notes:
Joseph Hafer

PARENTS: Israel Hafer and Hannah J. Conger

RESIDENCES: As of 1850, Wright Twp., Guernsey Co., OH

CEMETERY:
Joseph Hafer
Birth: Nov. 22, 1814, USA
Death: Aug. 18, 1892, Senecaville, Guernsey County, Ohio, USA

Spouse-Parents:
Joseph Hafer, husband of Anne Hafer and the son of Israel and Hannah J. Conger Hafer.

Family links:
Parents:
Israel Hafer (1781 - 1865)
Hannah J. Conger Hafer (1790 - 1868)

Spouse:
Anne Burson Hafer (1816 - 1886)

Children:
Charlotte Hafer (1835 - 1853)*
Caroline Hafer (1837 - 1853)*
Harriet Hafer (1845 - 1861)*
Jehu B. Hafer (1845 - 1853)*
Theadore Hafer (1853 - 1861)*
John Hafer (1856 - 1861)*

Siblings:
Joseph Hafer (1814 - 1892)
Elias Elihugh Hafer (1819 - 1870)*
John Hafer (1824 - 1898)*
*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Senecaville, Guernsey County, Ohio, USA

Created by: Ken Childers, Record added: Jul 10, 2004
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 9077477)

+ 534 M iii. Elias Elihugh HAFER was born between 1817 and 1819 in Pennsylvania, died on 10 Aug 1870 in Bebee, Wetzel Co., WV, and was buried in Aug 1870 in Wetzel Co., WV, Highland Cemetery.

+ 535 M iv. John HAFER was born on 19 Aug 1824 in Washington Co., PA, died on 13 Feb 1898 in Wetzel Co., WV at age 73, and was buried in Feb 1898 in Peabody, Wetzel Co., WV, Antioch Christian Church Cemetery.

536 F v. Sarah Jane HAFER was born on 2 Sep 1826 in Pennsylvania and died on 25 Dec 1863 in Greene Co., PA at age 37.

General Notes:
Samuel Hafer

PARENTS: Israel Hafer and Hannah J. Conger

RESIDENCES: 1850 living in Marshall Co., VA

PROBATE: In 1875, a Samuel Hafer served as surety for the estate of William Knisely, husband of Sarah Jane Hafer.

210. David S. CONGER was born between 1789 and 1791 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died in Mar 1872 in Bluff Creek Twp., Monroe Co., IA, and was buried in Mar 1872 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA, Farm Cemetery. Ancestral File Number: HRML-CXNB-WD.

General Notes:
David S. Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Goble

BIRTH-PROBLEM: Ancestral File lists the birth as, 1789, Greene, PA

MARRIAGE: The information about the marriage of David Conger and Rebecca Sharp is confusing.

Apparently most records, none cited, say that David Conger and Rebeccas Sharp were married Abt. 1814 in Greene Co., PA.

In the book, "Ten Mile Country and it's Pioneers," by Howard L. Lecky, historian, on page 456 there are two contradictory entries.
Rachel Sharp, b. 1788, married David Conger
Rebecca Sharp, b. 1794, married Ephraim Corwin.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: Dearborn, Dearborn Co., IN and Bluff Creek Twp., Monroe Co., IA

CENSUS: 1856, in Monroe Co., IA, Bluff Creek Twp.
David Conger, 66, b. NJ, widowed, in state 2 years
Only person in the household
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1860, in Monroe Co., IA, Bluff Creek Twp., 592
David Conger, 69, [sic, 71], farmer, NJ
Elias, 47, farmer, PA
Mary J., 26, domestic, IN
Jacob, 3, IA; Amanda, 1, IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS:
Robert O. Conger, son of John Spencer Conger, wrote the following on 4 May 1911: "Our great grandfather (Elias Darby Conger) was a hard-shell Baptist preacher during the War of Revolution of Long Island. He came from Essex county, NJ.

David married into a family of Pennsylvannia Moonshiners. Father told me all this. He says he remembers folks used to gather at his father's home. They were all raw-boned fellows, wore red shirts, broad hats, with their pants in the tops of their boots. I don't know when they left Pennsylvania or Peach Creek."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 118 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
David and Rebecca Conger left Manchester, IN in 1854 and settled at Bluff Creek Twp., Monroe County, Iowa. They had just moved into their new house when Rebecca died of the Spotted Fever. She and David and son, Elias, were buried on the homestead, on Section 10, owned by Frank Durbala in 1961. Years later, after a cemetery was established in the area, relatives tried to remove the bodies but nothing was left. They built a stone wall around and area 10' x 16' and deeded it to the county as a cemetery. A tree grows in the middle of the graves, as of 1965.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 118 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: As of the 1870 census he was living with his son, Elias Milton Conger and family.

DEATH: David Conger, of this county, died a short time ago while on a visit to one of his daughters near Albia [Iowa]. He was about 80 years old.
(Source: Centerville Citizen, Centerville, Iowa, Saturday, 13 Apr 1872, Vol. 8 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

David married Rebecca SHARP, daughter of Isaac SHARP and Mary WOLVERTON, between 1810 and 1814 in Greene Co., PA. Rebecca was born between 1786 and 1788 in Greene Co., PA, died in Aug 1854 in Bluff Creek Twp., Monroe Co., IA, and was buried in Aug 1854 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA, Farm Cemetery.

General Notes:
Rebecca Sharp

Problem: Was the year of birth, 1786, 1788, or 1796?. Ancestral File lists,
Abt. 1794, perhaps in Monroe Co., OH.

FATHER: Isaac Sharp, the father of Rebecca Sharp, was a native of New Jersey.

+ 542 M i. Elias Milton CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1812 in Pennsylvania, died before 1880 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA, and was buried before 1880 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA, Farm Cemetery.

+ 543 M ii. Isaac W. CONGER was born about 1818 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., OH.

+ 544 F iii. Mary CONGER was born on 8 Jun 1814 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 19 May 1884 in Monroe Co., IA at age 69, and was buried in May 1884 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA, Hayden Chapel.

+ 546 M v. John Spencer CONGER was born on 24 Oct 1819 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died on 19 Jul 1907 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA at age 87.

+ 548 F vii. Rachel H. CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1824 in Dearborn Co., IN, died on 31 Mar 1899 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA at age 75, and was buried in Apr 1899 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA, Hayden Chapel.

549 M viii. David CONGER was born in 1825 and died on 24 Sep 1946 at age 121.

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp

Batch #: C534741, Source Call #: 1313476
Christening 13 Feb 1825, David Conger, Manchester, Dearborn, Indiana, Church of Christ
QUESTION: Was this the Christening of David Conger, son of David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp?

NEVER_MARRIED: David Conger never married.

+ 550 F ix. Sophia Rebecca CONGER was born in 1829 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN.

551 F x. Hannah Jane CONGER was born about 1831 and died in 1854 about age 23.

General Notes:
Hannah Jane Conger

PARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp

NEVER_MARRIED: Hannah Jane Conger never married.

+ 552 F xi. Sabrina M. CONGER was born on 2 Sep 1833 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN, died in Feb 1911 in Rush Co., KS at age 77, and was buried in Feb 1911 in Nichol.

+ 553 M xii. Edward Arington CONGER was born between 1835 and 1837 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died between 1868 and 1870.

213. Stephen Elijah CONGER was born on 22 Oct 1796 in Greene Co., PA, died on 12 May 1859 in Conner Ridge, Monroe Co., OH at age 62, and was buried in May 1859 in Monroe Co., OH, Conner Ridge Cemetery. Ancestral File Number: 41CP-53.

General Notes:
Stephen Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Goble

ERROR: Ancestral File of Jan 1996 lists the date of marriage as 12 May 1859 in Monroe Co., OH. Where did this date come from? The marriage year is definitely in error. This is the date of his death.

LAND: Stephen Conger, R4, T3, S20; date of entry 19 Jan 1818
[Note: Joyce Posey states: He only paid taxes on his animals. Possibly he pre-empted his land and was not subject to land taxes.]
(Source: Tract Book, Vol. 2, from State Auditor and Early Purchases of Land - furnished by Joyce Posey)

TAX_LIST: 1826 tax records, Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp.
Stephen Conger taxed for 2 cattle, value 16.00
(Source: Monroe Co., OH Tax Records, Compiled by Rita Bone Kopp - furnished by Joyce Posey)

TAX_LIST: 1827 tax records, Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp.
Stephen Conger taxed for 1 horse, 1 cattle, value 48.00
(Source: Monroe Co., OH Tax Records, Compiled by Rita Bone Kopp - furnished by Joyce Posey)

TAX_LIST: 1828 tax records, Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp.
Stephen Conger taxed for 1 horse, 2 cattle, value 56.00
(Source: Monroe Co., OH Tax Records, Compiled by Rita Bone Kopp - furnished by Joyce Posey)

TAX_LIST: 1829 Tax Records, Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp.
Stephen Conger taxed for 4 cattle, value 32.00
(Source: Monroe Co., OH Tax Records, Compiled by Rita Bone Kopp - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1830, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp.
Stephen Conger:
1 m 0-5; 1 m 5-10; 1 m 10-16; 1 m 3-40
1 f 0-5; 1 f 20-30
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1840, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp.
Stephen Conger:
2 m 0-5; 2 m 5-10; 3 m 10-15; 1 m 15-20; 1 m 4-50
1 f 5-10; 2 f 10-15; 1 f 30-40
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 86/86, 25 Sep 1850
Stephen Conger, 54, m. farmer, $1200, PA; Mary, 48, f. OH
Benoni, 19, m. farmer, OH; Stephen, 17, m. farmer, OH;
Eliza, 16, f. OH; John, 14, m. OH; Elias, 13, m. OH; Enos, 12, m. OH;
David, 9, m. OH; Joseph, 7, m. OH; Pluma, 4, f. OH; Juliette, 4, f. OH
[Note: First 4 children were not in the 1850 census. REH]

RELATIONSHIP: Brothers, Stephen and Gershom Conger married sisters, Mary and Hannah Piatt, respectively.

RECOLLECTIONS: Conner's Ridge Cemetery Holds Stephen Conger - b. 23 Oct 1796; d. 12 May 1859 by Willis and Dorothy Hollingsworth

On August 4, 1997 we turned off I-77 at Caldwell, OH to drive 30 miles east to Woodsfield, OH. We were only 25 miles from Marietta, OH.

Our first stop in Woodsfield was the Monroe Co. court house. The recorder's office had no records; they had been destroyed by fire many yearss ago. They recommended the library where we did find info on the cemetery. We also stopped at the county engineer's office and he gave us a county road map. A county worker gave us detailed instructions how to get to Wayne Twp. The library info verified that Stephen Conger and Mary (Piatt) Conger were buried there.

It was very hot that day, but Dorothy finally found Stephen Conger's marker. We never found a marker for Mary. It wasn't here Stephen's. We should have searched more. In the row directly in front of Stephen's marker were Isaac and Mary Lowe's markers. They were the parents of Elizabeth Lowe, wife of James Conger, son of Stephen (two more of Willis' g.g.grandparents). We were very lucky to have found them.

Stephen and Mary (Piatt) died 21 years apart. This may be the reason her marker was not near her husband's. The markers are in the center of the old cemetery, west of the Conner Ridge Methodist Church. The cemetery is in the Wayne National Forest. We were driving our 1960 Edsel.

[Note: Two photographs accompanied the article. One showed a view of several stones, with that of Stephen Conger indicated. The other was a close up of the stone of Stephen Conger which read: STEPHEN CONGER; DIED; MAY 12, 1859; AGED 62 Yrs. 6; Mo. & 22 Days. Under a line there is a verse inscribed which can't be read in the photograph. REH]
(Source: Conger Confab, March 1998, p. 7)

Problem: What was the birth date of Stephen Conger? The birthdate calculated from the information on his tombstone is 20 Oct 1796. Others have listed 22 Oct 1796 and the Hollingsworths listed 23 Oct 1796.

Stephen married Mary Jane PIATT, daughter of James PIATT Sr. and Nancy COLEMAN, on 16 May 1819 in Monroe Co., OH. Mary was born on 5 Oct 1803 in Belmont Co., OH and died on 14 Oct 1881 in Monroe Co., OH at age 78.

General Notes:
Mary Piatt

PARENTS: James Piatt, Sr. and Nancy Coleman

BIRTH: Ancestral File lists, 5 Oct 1802/1803 Monroe Co., OH

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 1113/1113, p. 160, 19 Jul 1860
Mary Conger, 57, f. domestic, 2500/325, OH
Stephen, 27, m. farmer, OH; John, 24, m. farm laborer, OH
David, 19, m. farm laborer; Pluma, 14, f. OH; Juliet, 14, f. OH
(Census furnished by REH)

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 138-138
Isaac Shafer, 31, OH, farmer; Plunara, 24, OH, keep house
John, 4, OH; Asher C., 1, OH
Mary Conger, 68, OH, help daughter
Pheby E. Shafer, 23, OH, domestic

MOTHER-RESIDENCES-CONFLICT: After the death of her husband, Mary Jane (Piatt) Conger lived with her daughter, Pluma Shafer. She is shown living with Pluma Shafer in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH at the time of the 1880 census.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 416 - Maxine Crowell Leonard.)

+ 554 M i. James M. CONGER was born on 17 Feb 1820 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 25 Jan 1911 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS at age 90, and was buried in Jan 1911 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

+ 555 M ii. William CONGER was born about Jun 1825 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 1 Mar 1896 in Nr. Hillsdale, Miami Co., KS about age 70.

+ 556 F iii. Sarah CONGER was born on 8 Oct 1827 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 19 Apr 1899 at age 71.

+ 557 F iv. Mary CONGER was born in Oct 1830 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 18 Oct 1904 in Morgan Co., OH at age 74, and was buried in Oct 1904 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

+ 558 M v. Benoni G. CONGER was born about Feb 1831 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died in 1918 about age 87, and was buried in 1918 in Reinersville, Morgan Co., OH, Reinersville Cemetery.

+ 559 M vi. Stephen Jackson CONGER was born in 1833 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 10 Apr 1862 in Beverly, , VA at age 29, and was buried in Apr 1862 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH.

+ 560 F vii. Eliza Jane CONGER was born on 20 Apr 1834 in Ohio and died on 27 Sep 1915 at age 81.

+ 561 M viii. John CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1836 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH and died on 14 Oct 1909 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH at age 73.

+ 562 M ix. Elias Darby CONGER was born on 2 Apr 1837 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 5 Mar 1913 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV at age 75, and was buried in Mar 1913 in Drift Run Cemetery.

+ 563 M x. Enos CONGER was born on 19 Nov 1838 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, died on 20 Dec 1905 in Palco, Rooks Co., KS at age 67, and was buried in Dec 1905 in Marcotte Cemetery.

+ 564 M xi. David CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1841 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 21 Jul 1926 in Friendly, Tyler Co., WV at age 85, and was buried in Jul 1926 in Sistersville, Tyler Co., WV, Locust Grove Cemetery.

+ 565 M xii. Joseph Morris CONGER was born on 14 Jun 1843 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 18 Oct 1896 in Howland, Putnam Co., MO at age 53, and was buried on 20 Oct 1896 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Mendota Cemetery.

+ 566 F xiii. Pluma CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1846 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH and died on 14 Mar 1917 in Monroe Co., OH at age 70.

+ 567 F xiv. Juliette CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1846 in Ohio and died on 3 Aug 1915 at age 69.

214. Gershom CONGER was born in 1798 in Greene Co., PA and died in Ohio. Ancestral File Number: HRMM-36.

General Notes:
Gershom Conger

PARENTS: Gershom Conger was the son of Elias Darby Conger and Mary Goble.

TAX_LIST: 1826 Tax List, Monroe Co., OH, Centre Twp.
Gershom Conger; 3 horses, 2 cattle, no property
(Furnish by Joyce Posey)

TAX_LIST: 1827 Tax List, Monroe Co., OH, Centre Twp.
Gershum Conger, 1 horse, 2 cattle, no land
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

TAX_LIST: 1828 Tax List, Monroe Co., OH, Centre Twp.
Gersham Conger, 1 horse, 2 cattle, no land
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

TAX_LIST: 1829 Tax List, Monroe Co., OH, Adama Twp.
Gershum Conger, 1 horse, 2 cattle, no land
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

TAX_LIST: 1839 Tax List, not found

Census: 1840, in Monore Co., OH, Adams Twp.
Gershom Conger
2 m. 5-10; 1 m. 10-15; 1 m. 15-20; 1 m. 40-50
2 f. 0-5; 1 f. 10-15; 1 f. 30-40
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 40/40, 18 Jul 1850
Gershorn Conger, 52, m. farmer, $800, PA; Hannah, 49, f. OH
John, 18, m. farmer, OH; Nelson, 16, m. farmer, OH; Hannah, 14, f. OH;
Mary, 12, f. OH
Frettle Fallwell, 22, m. laborer, PA
[Note: The first 3 children were not in the 1850 census. REH]
ERROR: Joyce Posey and Robert Guilinger state: His first name, was Gershom, not Gershorn as shown in the 1850 census extraction of Wilma Davis.

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 507/507, p. 75, 6 Jul 1860
Gresham Conger, 61, m. farmer, 3000/500, PA; Hannah, 59, f. domestic, VA
Mary, 21, f. domestic, OH
(Census furnished by REH)

RELATIONSHIP: Brothers, Stephen and Gershom Conger married sisters, Mary and Hannah Piatt, respectively.

Problem: Did he die in OH, IN, or IA?

Gershom married Hannah PIATT, daughter of James PIATT Sr. and Nancy COLEMAN, on 13 Aug 1822 in Ohio. Hannah was born on 8 Aug 1800 in Washington, , OH.

General Notes:
Hannah Piatt

BIRTH: A birth date of, Abt. 1801, has been given. The Ancestral File lists, 8 Aug 1800 in Washington, OH.

+ 568 M i. David CONGER was born about Apr 1823 in Green, Monroe Co., OH, died about Jul 1905 about age 82, and was buried about Jul 1905 in Monroe Co., OH, Otts Chapel Cemetery.

+ 569 F ii. Julia Ann CONGER was born about 1828 in Ohio and died about 1865 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH about age 37.

+ 570 M iii. Daniel CONGER was born between 1828 and 1831 in Ohio and died in Feb 1901 in Monroe Co., OH.

571 M iv. John CONGER was born between 1832 and 1836 in Ohio and died on 15 Jan 1865 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
John Conger

COMMENT: There was a John Conger, 26, insane, at the Monroe County Infirmary, at Woodsfield, OH in June 1860. This John, son of Gershom and Hannah was the only John Conger of that age in the area.
(Source: The Conger Family of America I, p. 210 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CENSUS: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp., 469/469, p. 65, June 1860
Living in the Monroe County Infirmary
John Conger, 26, m. Insane, OH

DEATH: John Conger, died on 15 Jan 1865 at the age of 29 years at the Infirmary in Woodsfield, OH. He was probably the son of Gershom Conger and Hannah Piatt. (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 701 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 572 M v. Nelson CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1834 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 27 Dec 1892 in Jackson Co., WV at age 58.

215. Dorcas CONGER was born on 15 Nov 1802 in Greene Co., PA. Ancestral File Number: HRMM-5J.

Dorcas married Paul RUSH about 1822. Paul was born on 5 May 1803 in Pennsylvania and died in Brown, , IN.

General Notes:
Paul Rush

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Jackson Twp., 67.67, 17 Sep 1850
Paul Rush, 47, m. farmer, $1000, PA; Dorcas, 47, f. PA
Emily, 18, f. OH; Elizabeth, 16, f. OH; Malinda, 14, f. OH;
Phebee, 12, f. VA; Ruth, 10, f. OH; Eliza, 8, f. OH; Louisa, 6, f. OH
Adaline, 4, f. OH

217. Elias Gregory CONGER was born on 18 Jul 1806 in Greene Co., PA, died on 18 Aug 1895 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 89, and was buried in Aug 1895 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Evergreen Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Gregory Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Gregrory

MARRIAGE: Marriage to Rebecca Patterson in 1825 at Guernsey, OH is listed in Ancestral File.

COMMENT: Appanoose County Iowa was created, 17 Feb 1843 by the laws of the Territory of Iowa. It was named for Chief Appanoose of the Sauk Indian tribes. It was first administered by Van Buren County and later Davis County.

BIOGRAPHY:
From the County History, Appanoose County, Iowa, Pleasant Township, pp 531-593, William Russell Conger of Dallas found the following pertaining to Elias Gregory Conger.

E.G. Conger, Farmer, Sec 33: O.O. Cincinnati; born in Greene county, Penn. in 1806; in 1812 his father Elias D., removed to Monroe county, Ohio; engaged in farming until his death in 1845; at the age of 16, E.G. ran away from home, having no advantages of schooling; went to the Ohio River and engaged to push on a keel-boat; there he saw the first steamboat on the Ohio River. At the age of 20 he returned to his native county in Penn., married Miss Rebecca Patterson, with whom he lived fifty years; she was born in Green county, PA, in 1806, died 25 Nov 1876, leaving seven children: Mary A., Mark, John, Elias, Enos, Martha J., Sam. (Thomas died in 1858, Benoni married and Robinson must have died young before Rebecca's death.)

After their marriage they settled in Monroe county, Ohio, remained until 1848; came to this county where he now resides, owning 170 acres of land valued at $25.00 per acre. He first settled in Caldwell Twp. and for a time lived near Centerville; part of the town is built on land previously owned by him, thence to Walnut Twp; thence to Pleasant; when he came, no settlement between Centerville and the Missouri line; volves numerous.

Mr. Conger is a Republican; always helped fugitive slaves when an opportunity occurred. A member of the ME Church; his wife also. His son William enlisted in 36th Infantry in 1863. At Pittsburg landing missing and was not heard from afterward."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 143 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

LAND: Elias G. Conger - Range 4, Township 3, Section 30, Part of Section: Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 29.69 ACres, Date of Entry: January 14, 1834. Land Office Where Sold: Marietta. Residence at the time of Entry: Monroe County, Ohio (Located now (1990) in Monroe County, Adams Township, Ohio River Survey) Page 21.
(Source: Tract Book - Entries - Congress Lands - 22 Ranges & U.S. Military Survey - Volume 2 - Auditor of State of Ohio. - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

EMIGRATION: Conger families came west to Iowa over time. Enos and Jane Strayer Conger came first, in 1845 (brother and wife) and homesteaded on the Charlton River. Then came Elias and John in 1849 (brothers) and they homesteaded claims in Caldwell township. They were followed in the early 50's by Benoni, James, Morris, Moses, Max, Mark and Stephen (brothers and nephews), with cousins Charles, Elias and William.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION:
Elias (Elias Gregory 1806) drifted into growing blooded horses, and Enos was noted in the county as a horticulturist and farmer. All the other Conger boys became thrifty farmers, and their children likewise took up agricultural pursuits, at which most of them were successul.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Census: 1850, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., 35/35, 23 Nov 1850
Elias Conger, 46, farmer, PA; Rebecca, 46, PA
Thomas, 22, farmer, OH; Benoni, 21, farmer, PA; Mary A., 18, OH;
Mark, 17, farmer, OH; John, 15, farmer, OH; William, 13, OH;
Robinson, 11, OH; Elias, 9, OH; Amos, 7, OH; Martha J., 4, OH;
Samuel, 1, IA
(1850 census furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: At the time of the 1850 census of Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa there were three Conger and one Powell families living close together.
Enos and Jane (Strayer) Conger were Family #34
Elias Gregory and Rebecca (Patterson) Conger were Family #35
James B. and Hannah Powell were Family #36 with George Conger, 21, b. OH
John B. and Elizabeth (Atkinson) Conger were Family #37
Enos, Elias Gregory, John B. Conger and Rebecca (Conger) Powell were siblings. George Washington Conger was the 1st cousin, 1 generation removed of these Conger siblings. As of January 1996 it is not known whether James B. and Hannah Powell were related to their 3 Conger neighbors or to Charles and Rebecca (Conger) Powell who were Family #15 in Center Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.

LAND: First purchasers of land in Appanoose Co., IA, prior to 1856: Township 68, Range 17, District of Chariton; Sept. 1, 1852; Warrant #69124, 160 acres;
Filed in Appanoose Co., IA, Feb. 1, 1934, to clear up boundary line or title dispute.
(Source: Appanoose Co., Iowa Book #1 of Land Patents - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1856, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., family 98
Elias Gregory Conger, 49, PA, farmer, in state 7 years; Rebecca, 51, PA
John, 20, OH; William, 18, OH; Robinson, 16, OH; Elias, 14, OH
Enos, 12, OH; M.J., 10, OH; Samuel, 7, IA
William Patterson, 18, OH, in state less than 1 year
[Note: William Patterson was probably a relative of Mrs. Rebecca (Patterson) Conger.]
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

LAND: Oct. 1, 1856; Warrant #1631, 80 acres
Filed in Appanoose Co., IA, Apr. 25, 1940, to clear up boundary line or title dispute.
(Source: Appanoose Co., Iowa Book #1 of Land Patents - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp., 996/947
Elias Conger, 54, PA, farmer; Rebecca, 56, PA
Benono, 30, PA; Mary A., 29, OH; Mark, 27, OH; John, 25, OH
Robinson, 19, OH; Elias, 17, OH; Enos, 15, OH; Martha J., 13, OH
Samuel, 11, IA
Fidelia, 21, OH; Adder A., 4 mo, f. IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: The 1870 census for Elias Gregory Conger shows a, David, age 22 (born Abt. 1848) in the home. Was he a son of Elias Gregory Conger?
(Source: CFA Vol. II, p. 715 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: Elias G. Conger and Ellen Delay, 70, were married on 21 Oct 1877 in Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: Appanoose Co., IA Marriage Book 6, page 635 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: Elias G. Conger farmed 170 acres in Section 13; P.O. Box Cincinnati, Iowa (Pleasant Twp.).
(Source: Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA History Book, p. 269 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND:
Patent Record, Appanoose County, Iowa
United States to Elias Conger
Filed from record the 1 day of Feby A.D. 1934 at 10:00 a.m.
Alva Ratliff Recorder
#338
Recording Fee 50 cents

The United States of America
To all to Whom these Presents shall come, Greeting:
KNOW YE, That in pursuance of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to raise for a limited time an additional military force, and for other purposes," approved February 11, 1847, Martin Holmes Private in Captain Eustace Company First Regiment United States Dragoons having deposited in the General Land Office a warrant in his favor numbered 69124

There is Therefore Granted by the United States unto Elias Conger, assignee of Said Martin Holmes, and to his heirs the West half of the North West quarter of Section Twenty nine and the East half of the North East quarter of Section Thirty in Township Sixty-eight North of Range Seventeen West, in the District of Lands Subject to Sale at Fairfield, Iowa. Containing One hundred and ...

according to the Official Plat of the Survey of the said Land returned to the General Land Office, by the Surveyor General, which said tracts have been located in satisfaction of the above mentioned warrant, in pursuance of the Act of Congress above mentioned, approved February 11, 1847.

To Have and to Hold the said parts of said sections of Land, with the appurtenances thereof, unto the said Elias Conger and to his heirs and assigns forever.

In Testimony Whereof, I, Millard Fillmore President of the United States of America, have caused these Letters of be made Patent, and the Seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed.

Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, the First day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one and of the Independence of the United States the seventy-sixth.
By the President: Millard Fillmore
By Alex McCormick asst. Sec'y
E.S. Terry Recorder of General Land Office.
1527066 L.S. Seal

Department of the Interior, General Land Office
Washington, D.C. Jan 27 1934
I hereby certify that this photograph is a true copy of the patent record which is in my custody in this office.
Ruth Lockett Recorder
Seal
[Note: It is not certain which Elias Conger of Iowa this document pertains to. REH]
(Source: furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND:
UNITED STATES to ELIAS CONGER
#2206 FILED APR. 25, 1940 at 3:15 PM
FEE $0.50, J.R. SMITH RECORDER

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, To all to whom these presents shall come,
Greeting: Whereas, in pursuance of the Act of Congress, approved march 22d, 1852, entitled "An Act to make Bounty Land Warrants assignable, and for other purposes," Warrant No. 16, 31 for 80 acres, issued in favor of James Hammett, private in Captain Lumpkin's Company, Georgia Volunteer's, Cherokee Indian War, has been returned to the GENERAL LAND OFFICE, with evidence that the same has been duly located upon the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter: and the South east Quarter of the North west Quarter of Section thirty, in Township Sixty eight, North of Range Seventeen, West, in the District of Lands formerly subject to sale at Fairfield, now Chariton Iowa, containing Eighty acres, according to the Official Plat of the Survey of the said Land returned to the General Land Office, by the SURVEYOR GENERAL: which has been assigned to Elias Conger. NOW KNOW YE, That ther is therefore granted by the United States unto the said Elias Conger the tract of Land above described: TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said tract of Land, with the appurtenances thereof, unto the said Elias Conger and to his heirs and assigns forever. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I Franklin Pierce PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, have caused these letters to be made Patent and the Seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed.
GIVEN under my hand at the CITY OF WASHINGTON, the first day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty six and of the
Independence of the United States the Eighty first. BY THE PRESIDENT: Franklin Pierce
SEAL. E. By G.H. Jones, Asst Sec'y
J.N. Granger, Recorder of the General Land Office.
Act. March 22d, 1852, Military Grants Vol. 21 Page 462
[Note: It is not certain which Elias Conger of Iowa this document pertains to. REH]
(Source: furnished by Joyce Posey)

OBITUARY:
E.G. Conger ran away from home at age 16, taking a job as a Push on a keel boat on the Ohio River. He saw the first steamboat on the Ohio.

He returned to Greene Co., PA and married Rebecca Patterson, ca 1829. They moved to Monroe Co., OH and settled there until about 1848, when they migrated to Appanoose Co., Iowa, with other family members.

E.G. lived in Caldwell, Walnut and Pleasant Twps. He farmed 170 acres, valued at $25.00 an acre, in Section 13. At the time of his death, his address was P.O. Cincinnati, Iowa.

His wife, Rebecca, died 25 Nov 1876. She was born 1806 in Greene Co., PA.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: E.G. Conger, d. 18 Aug 1895; 89 yr, 1 mo; Evergreen Cemetery, Row 7 Cincinnati, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: Will of Elias Gregory Conger
I Elias G. Conger, farmer, of the County of Appanoose, State of Iowa, being of lawful age, and of sound mind and memory, do herby make, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, herby revoking all former wills by me heretofore made.

First: I direct that after my death, all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my estate.

Second: I give and bequeth to my daughter Mary Ann Scott the sum of Five hundred dollars.

Third: I direct that after the payments of the above named bequest that all the remainder of my estate both real and personal, be equally divided between all my children, including my said daughter Mary Ann Scott and Elias Conger, my son, hereby revoking the clause in a certain deed by me made to my said son.

Fourth: I direct that my grandchildren shall take the share of their deceased parents, in making the distribution named in paragraph third.

Fifth: I direct, that in the event of any dissatisfaction or litigation on the part of any one or more of my children or grandchildren as to the provisions of this instrument, then and in that event, such child, children or grandchildren, shall have no interest, right or share in my estate and the share that would otherwise have gone to such child or grandchild, who shall cause trouble in the distribution of my estate, shall go to the other children equally as aforesaid.

Executed at Centerville, Iowa this 23rd day of June AD 1892.
his
Elias G. Conger
mark
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Elias married Rebecca PATTERSON in 1825 in Guernsey Co., OH. Rebecca was born about 5 Jul 1804 in Greene Co., PA, died on 27 Nov 1876 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA about age 72, and was buried in Nov 1876 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Evergreen Cemetery.

General Notes:
Rebecca Patterson

Problem: Was she born in 1806 in Greene Co., PA or in 1804 in Guernsey Co., OH? Maxine Leonard lists the 1804 date and place.

COMMENT: Rebecca may have been daughter of Mark Patterson and Annie McGregor.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Problem: Some have reported a death date of 25 Nov 1876 with no source citation. This does not agree with the cemetery data which is used here. Ancestral File of Jan 1996 lists this date.

CEMETERY: Rebecca Conger, d. 27 Nov 1876; 72 yr, 4 m, 22 da; Evergreen Cemetery, Cincinnati, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
[Note: Birth date calculated from this data is: abt. 5 Jul 1804. REH]
(Furnished by Dortha Walters to Joyce Posey)

583 M i. Thomas CONGER was born in 1826 in Guernsey Co., OH, died in 1858 at age 32, and was buried in 1858 in SacramentoValley.

General Notes:
Videlia Slack

Problem: Was her first name, Fidelia or Videlia? Marriage record to Benoni Conger indicates, Videlia.

MARRIAGE: Apparently Videlia (Fidelia) Slack was first married to Thomas Conger. Later she married his younger brother, Benoni Conger.

+ 584 M ii. Benoni CONGER was born about 1830 in Monroe Co., OH and died about 1862 about age 32.

+ 586 M iv. Mark E. CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1833 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 12 Jul 1886 in Phoenix, Jackson Co., OR at age 52, and was buried in Jul 1886 in Phoenix, Jackson Co., OR, Phoenix Cemetery.

+ 587 M v. John CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1835 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 11 Dec 1904 at age 69, and was buried in Dec 1904 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 588 M vi. William CONGER was born in 1837 in Monroe Co., OH, died about 6 Apr 1862 in Pittsburg Landing, Hardin Co., TN about age 25, and was buried in Apr 1862 in Pittsburg Landing, Hardin Co., TN, Military Grave.

General Notes:
Robinson B. Conger

Film #: 170878, Page #: 427, Ordinance #: 20665
1840, Robinson Conger, Monroe Co., Ohio

+ 590 M viii. Elias CONGER was born on 15 Mar 1842 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 23 Jun 1903 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 61, and was buried in Jun 1903 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 591 M ix. Enos CONGER was born on 21 Apr 1844 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 4 Sep 1928 at age 84.

+ 592 F x. Martha Jane CONGER was born on 22 Oct 1845 in Guernsey Co., OH and died on 15 Aug 1885 in St. Charles, Winona Co., MN at age 39.

+ 593 M xi. Samuel CONGER was born on 15 Jul 1849 in Iowa and died on 30 Jun 1926 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 76.

Elias next married Ellen DELAY on 21 Oct 1877 in Appanoose Co., IA. Ellen was born between 1807 and 1810.

General Notes:
Ellen Delay

SPOUSE: Ellen was the 2nd wife of Elias Gregory Conger.

LEGAL_MATTER:
According to Joyce Posey, she is mentioned as widow on Administrator's Petition dated 18 Sep 1895.

218. John B. CONGER was born on 8 Jun 1808 in Greene Co., PA, died on 8 Aug 1883 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA at age 75, and was buried in Aug 1883 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
John B. Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Gregory

RELATIONSHIP: Ethel Atkinson stated: John B. Conger was half-brother of Rhoda Conger, who married Elizabeth Atkinson's brother, James Atkinson. John B. Conger was also cousin of Elias Conger.

REFERENCE: John and Elizabeth Conger lived in Adams Twp, Monroe Co., OH on what was known, as of 1882, as the Pfalzgraf farm. [The Congers,] after selling this farm [in 1849] moved to Iowa where they were living in 1882.
(Source: Hardesty - Historical Hand Atlas)

LAND: John Conger and Elizabeth his wife of Monroe Co., OH sold land to John and Alexander Sinclair. Attested to: 29 Dec 1837
(Source: Burned Deed Records C & E in "Gateway to the West," page 219 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

EMIGRATION: Conger families came west to Iowa over time. Enos and Jane Strayer Conger came first, in 1845 (brother and wife) and homesteaded on the Charlton River. Then came Elias and John in 1849 (brothers) and they homesteaded claims in Caldwell township. They were followed in the early 50's by Benoni, James, Morris, Moses, Max, Mark and Stephen (brothers and nephews), with cousins Charles, Elias and William.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION: The John B. Conger family left Monroe Co., OH in 1849 for Appanoose Co., IA where they are listed in the 1860 census.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 299 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION: Joyce Posey reports that they later settled at Seymour, Wayne Co., Iowa.

LAND: First purchasers of land prior to 1856: Township 68, Range 17, District of Chariton.
(Source: Appanoose Co., Iowa Book #1 of Land Patents - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1850, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp. 37/37, 23 Nov 1850
John Conger, 41, farmer, $1600 R/E, PA; Elizabeth, 40, OH
Mary, 18, OH; Elizabeth, 16, OH; Charles A. 14, OH; Nancy Jane, 12, OH;
William, 9, OH; Lydia A., 5, OH
(1850 Census furnished by Joyce Posey and Robert Guilinger)

COMMENT: At the time of the 1850 census of Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa there were three Conger and one Powell families living close together.
Enos and Jane (Strayer) Conger were Family #34
Elias Gregory and Rebecca (Patterson) Conger were Family #35
James B. and Hannah Powell were Family #36 with George Conger, 21, b. OH
John B. and Elizabeth (Atkinson) Conger were Family #37
Enos, Elias Gregory, John B. Conger and Rebecca (Conger) Powell were siblings. George Washington Conger was the 1st cousin, 1 generation removed of these Conger siblings. As of January 1996 it is not known whether James B. and Hannah Powell were related to their 3 Conger neighbors or to Charles and Rebecca (Conger) Powell who were Family #15 in Center Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: A Christian church was organized in 1855 in the area of where Exline, IA is not located. Among the members were John Conger and wife. About 1864 a church was erected.
(Source: History of Appanoose Co., IA, 1878 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1856, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., family 99/99
John B. Conger, 47, PA, farmer, in state 7 years; Elizabeth, 48, OH
Charles, 21, OH; Nancy J., 18, OH; William, 16, OH; Lyda A., 10, OH
[Note: Everyone in Iowa 7 years.]
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

CENSUS: 1860, Appanoose Co., IA

Census: 1870, in Wayne Co., IA, Genoa, #3
Newton C. Michael, 27, clerk in store, IN; Lydia, 23, keeping house, OH
Elizabeth, f. 11/12, IA born in March
John Conger, 62, merchant, PA; Elizabeth Conger, 63, keeping house, OH
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

BIOGRAPHY: Carried Gold In False Bottom of Their Tool Chest
Among the early settlers of Caldwell township, [Appanoose Co., IA], was John Conger, born in Green county, Pennsylvania in 1808. His wife, Elizabeth Atkinson Conger, was born in Ohio. She was the daughter and granddaughter of Revolutionary war soldiers and a half-sister of General Atkinson, prominent in the Black Hawk war.

Mr. and Mrs. Conger and their six children came from Ohio by flat-boat down the Ohio river to St. Louis where they transferred their belongings to a Mississippi river boat bound for Keokuk. They landed in Keokuk in the spring of 1849. The family remained in Lee county, while Mr. Conger looked for a location. In the fall of 1849 they came by covered wagons to Appanoose county, [IA], and paid $500 dollars in gold for an improved claim five miles south of Centerville. The gold was carried from Ohio in a double bottom tool chest. Many beautiful pieces of furniture, china and quilts were brought to the new home in the west. Soon after their arrival the house and contents were destroyed by fire. The family lived in the "claim house" a log house containing one room and a loft, until the new log house was built, a part of which is now standing. The improvements on the claim were some rail fences, small barn or shed, made of logs and a splendid deep well of water. A little girl who came to play with the Conger children told them her, "Granny Van Dike said the Mormons dug the well." When asked if her Granny was a Mormon, she replied, "Oh, no, she is just Granny."

Mr. and Mrs. Conger were charter members of the Christian church of Exline, [IA], which was organized in 1855. The Conger family moved to Centerville in 1864 and to Wayne county in 1869.

When the call came for volunteers in the Civil War, William Conger enlisted in Co., I, 36th Iowa, under Captain J.B. Gedney. He died at Benton Barracks in Dec. 1862. Charles Conger enlisted in Co. B, 6th Kansas Cavalry under Captain E.E. Harvey.

Nancy J. Conger married Wallace M. Harvey in Feb. 1861. In August of the same year he enlisted in Capt. Edwards state militia, traveling through Missouri to St. Joe, Mo., where they disbanded. In 1862 he enlisted in Co. I, 36th Iowa under Capt. J.B. Gedney and served until 1865 when he was mustered out of the service.

Lydia A. Conger married Newton C. Michael, Civil War soldier serving in the 17th Ia. under Capt. J.F. Walden.
[Note: The statement that Elizabeth Atkinson was a half-sister of General Aktinson, prominent in the Black Hawk War is incorrect, according to researchers working on the Atkinson family in 1996. There were two Atkinsons with the same name and no one has ever offered proof that there is any connection between General Aktinson and the Atkisons of Monroe Co., Ohio. REH]
(Source: Early Pioneer Stories, p. 37, published by Appanoose County, Iowa Genealogical Society - furnished by Joyce Posey)

BIOGRAPHY:
John Conger (John B. 1808) was progressive in the early day movements. At one time he lived in Centerville and built one of the first brick residences in the town. He helped to organize the first bank in Appanoose county, and later was among the founders of Seymour, Iowa. In the early days he owned and operated one of the first tread-powered threshing machines ever run in this section of the state, This was an advancement over the old chaff-piler and flailing system.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

ERROR: Ulysses Grant Ross reported that John Conger died about 1878/1879. According to Robert Guilinger, the date of death is 8 Aug 1883 and he believes Mr. Ross was in error. Joyce Posey also lists the date of death as, 1883.

CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
John Conger, Died Aug. 8, 1883, Age 75 yr., 2 m; Elizabeth A., Apr. 16, 1807 - Dec. 1, 1895
[Note: John Conger calculated birth date, 8 Jun 1808. REH]
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

John married Elizabeth ATKINSON, daughter of Charles ATKINSON and Elizabeth STEPHENS, on 5 Mar 1831 in Monroe Co., OH. Elizabeth was born on 16 Apr 1807 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 1 Dec 1895 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA at age 88, and was buried in Dec 1895 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Atkinson

PARENTS: Charles Atkinson and Elizabeth Stephens

Problem: Was the birth date 16 Apr 1808 or 16 Apr 1807? The date of 16 Apr 1807 is listed on her gravestone in the South Lawn Cemetery, Seymour, Wayne Co., IA. William C. Hudson listed, 16 Apr 1807 with the death at Seymour, Iowa in 1895.

594 F i. Mary CONGER was born about Nov 1832 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 1 Nov 1855 in Iowa about age 23, and was buried in Nov 1855 in Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Hism Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Conger

PARENTS: John B. Conger and Elizabeth Atkinson

ERROR: Some have erroneously reported that she died in 1833. Robert Guilinger points out that she was alive, age 18, at the time of the 1850 Census of Appanoose Co., IA.

Census: 1850, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp. 37/37, 23 Nov 1850
John Conger, 41, farmer, $1600 R/E, PA; Elizabeth, 40, OH
Mary, 18, OH; Elizabeth, 16, OH; Charles A. 14, OH; Nancy Jane, 12, OH;
William, 9, OH; Lydia A., 5, OH
(1850 Census furnished by Joyce Posey and Robert Guilinger)

CEMETERY: Hism Cemetery (AKA Monroe Cemetery) Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA. She is buried next to her brother, William J. Conger (1842-1862). The inscription on the gravestone reads: Mary Conger, died Nov. 1, 1855, 23 yrs, d/o J & E. Conger.

+ 596 M iii. Charles Atkinson CONGER was born on 27 Mar 1836 in Monroe Co., OH, died in 1922 at age 86, and was buried in 1922 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

+ 597 F iv. Nancy Jane CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1838 in Monroe Co., OH, died in 1930 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA at age 92, and was buried in 1930 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

598 F v. Julia CONGER was born in 1840 in Monroe Co., OH and died before 1850.

General Notes:
Julia Conger

PARENTS: John B. Conger and Elizabeth Atkinson

CENSUS: There is no record of her in the 1850 census of Appanoose Co., IA

599 M vi. William J. CONGER was born about 6 Jun 1841 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 12 Dec 1862 in Benton Barracks, St. Louis Co., MO about age 21, and was buried after 12 Dec 1862 in Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Hism Cemetery.

General Notes:
William J. Conger

PARENTS: John B. Conger and Elizabeth Atkinson

CENSUS: He was listed as age 9 in the 1850 census.

MILITARY-DEATH: Died on 12 Dec 1862 at Benton Barracks, St. Louis, MO in the Civil War serving in the Union Army, Co. I, 36th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. J.B. Gedney. Date of enlistment, 11 Oct 1862 as a Private.
(Source: Department of Iowa Post 122, GAR and 1878 History of Appanoose Co., IA, Civil War Volunteer Roster - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Hism Cemetery (AKA Monroe Cemetery) Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.
The grave is located in the northwest corner, Row 3. He is buried next to his sister, Mary Conger (1832-1855). Inscription on the gravestone: William J. Conger, died Dec. 12, 1862, 21 yrs, 6 mos, 6 days, s/o J&E Conger. Calculated birthdate, Abt. 6 Jun 1841.

601 M viii. Abel CONGER was born in 1848 in Monroe Co., OH and died in 1849 at age 1.

219. Rebecca CONGER was born on 15 Jul 1810 in Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA, died on 26 Apr 1890 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE at age 79, and was buried in Apr 1890 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE, Litchfield Cemetery.

General Notes:
Rebecca Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Gregory

PARENTS: According to Joyce E. Posey, it is known that Rebecca was the daughter of Elias Darby Conger Sr., born 8 Jun 1763 in New Jersey, an early settler of Monroe County, Ohio. This information is from Heagler and Leonard Conger histories. No official record has been cited.

PROBATE: Estate records, Putnam Co., MO 1845-1909, pg 97, filed 17 Mar 1876, #692, pg 97.
Ryals, Minors
Children of Sallie Ryals, dec'd and John Ryals.
Daniel, Miriam, Samuel and Rebecca Ryals. All under 18 years old. Heirs of Charles Powell, dec'd. Signed by Rebecca Powell.
[Note: This Probate record was filed by Rebecca Powell on behalf of the children of her daughter, Sallie (Powell) Ryals. REH]
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Estate Records - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1880, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., #186, page 530A
Rebecca Powell, 60, farming, widow, PA NJ Ire
William G. 46, son, OH OH PA
Nacis, 46, daughter-in-law, MO Tenn Tenn
Charles, 21, grandson, MO OH MO
Rob Lee, 16, grandson, MO OH MO
Alexander, 14, grandson, MO OH MO
Daniel Ryals, 18, grandson, MO AL OH
Rebecca Ryals, 12, granddaughter, IA AL OH
(Census furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: Warranty Deed, dated 30 Oct 1882
Rebecca Powell, widow of Charles Powell, deceased of Putnam Co., MO., to William Powell, in the consideration of $300.00. THE SE 1/4 of the NW quarter of Section 15 in Township 66, of Range 19 containing 40 acres more or less. This deed is further made for the consideration and understanding between the parties hereto, that after the death of the grantor herein, the said grantee shall and agrees to care for support and maintain one Daniel Ryals a minor and cripple so long as he shall live. It is further the intention of the grantor herein that at my death no part of the consideration or this conveyance shall be chargeable to the said Wm. G. Powell out of my estate but that he shall share equally with the rest in my estate left at my death.

Signed sealed and delivered Signed
H.D. Marshall Notary Public Rebecca Powell
T.E. Marshall x her mark
Filed 30 Oct 1892 - 10:45 AM - Peter Greggers - recorder
[Note: Daniel Ryals was the grandson of Rebecca Powell. Sarah (Powell) Ryals, the mother of Daniel had died in 1876. William G. Powell was the son of Rebecca Powell. REH]
(Source: Unionville, Putnam Co., MO records, Vol. 22, page 553 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: Quit Claim Deed, dated 25 May 1883
Rebecca Powell, widow of Charles Powell, deceased of the County of Putnam, State of Missouri. For the sum of one dollar, sold to Asa Hall of Putnam Co., MO., the SE quarter of the NW quarter in Section 15, Township 66, of Range 19.
(Source: Unionville, Putnam Co., MO records, Vol. 2, page 115 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

EMIGRATION: After the death of Charles Powell on 2 Sep 1874, in Putnam Co., MO, Rebecca and her sons, William and Samuel and their families, moved to Clear Creek District, Sherman County, Nebraska. They homesteaded land in the village known as Cedarville, which is now known as Litchfield.

CENSUS: 1885, in Sherman Co., NE, Clear Creek District, #721, page 15, #119-124
Rebeca [sic] Powell, 74, housekeeping, b. PA, 1811, f. NJ, m.?
Daniel Ryals, 23, grandson, MO NC OH
(Census furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: In the Clear Creek District, Sherman County, Nebraska, Rebecca homesteaded 160 acres she acquired for $1.25 an acre. Purchased 2 Jul 1883. The land was located at the NE Section 28, Township 14, Range 16.
(Source: Sherman Co., NE Homestead Deeds, Certificate #13067, page 273 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: 1885 Production of Agriculture Schedule, Sherman Co., Nebraska, p. 114
Rebecca Powell, filled 25 acres, had 95 acres unimproved; value of farm $1,600; value of livestock $100; farm production $250; mowed 15 acres; 30 acres in grain seed; no horses.
(Source: LDS Record, Order # 271132, Film # 0499580 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: In Jun 1886, the 240 acre town site of Litchfield, NE was platted from land owned by John Kisling, Rebecca Powell and L.D. Engleman.
(Source: A Centennial History of Litchfield, Neb. 1886-1986, p. 8 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

OBITUARY: "Unionville Republican," Putnam Co., MO, 7 May 1890. We are informed that Mrs. Rebecca Powell, formerly of this township, but of late, Litchefield, Neb., died on the 26th ult. She was about 80 years old.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: No newspaper obituary found for Litchfield, NE. Old newspapers not kept in area.

BURIAL: Died 26 Apr 1890, buried in Lot #410, plot 1, Litchfield Cemetery,
Litchfield, NE, no headstone.

Rebecca married Charles POWELL, son of William POWELL and Elizabeth UNKNOWN, between 1831 and 1833 in Monroe Co., OH. Charles was born about 1813 in Center Twp., Monroe Co., OH and died on 2 Sep 1874 in Union Twp., Putnam Co., MO about age 61.

General Notes:
Charles Powell

ERROR-PARENTS: At one time it was assumed that the father of Charles Powell was Abner Powell. Abner Powell was an early settler of Monroe County, Ohio. Apparently this was erroneous relationship information from Mrs. Fedorchak to Joyce Posey. In October 2000, researcher Joyce Posey reiterated to Dick Henthorn that this assumption was in error. She believes his parents were William and Elizabeth Powell of Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

COMMENT: Researching the Powell surname in Putnam Co., Mo., is difficult, as more than one Powell family lived there amd they were not related. There are Powell families from Ohio and from Kentucky. Some of the Powell's who were from Appanoose & Wayne counties in Iowa, went across the border to Missouri to be married. Some of the "Ohio" Powell's lived as neighbors to the "Kentucky" Powells. The research becomes very difficult when an Ohio Powell marries a Kentucky Powell. (Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: Information about the marriage of Charles Powell and Rebecca Conger can be found in Ethel Heagler's book and in CFAI by Maxine Crowell Leonard. CFA II, p. 398 lists the marriage as, Abt. 1835.
QUESTION: Has anyone found proof of the marriage of Charles Powell and Rebecca Conger?

OCCUPATION: farmer

TAX_LIST:
1835 Tax levy record, Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH. Charles Powel was taxed for 1 horse and 1 cattle, value $48.00.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: 27 Oct 1835
Charles and Rebecca Powell purchased land, 27 Oct 1835, Monroe Co., OH, located at Range 5, Twp. 4, Section 11
(Source: Early Ohio Settlers - Southeastern Ohio 1800-1840, Purchasers of Land, Marietta, Ohio by Ellen and David Stanley Berry, page 57)

TAX_LIST:
1836, Charles Powell was taxed for R4 T4 S19 E Sw, 39 acres, value $44.00, also 1 horse and 1 cattle for a value of $48.00.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: 3 Dec 1838 - Monore Co., OH Deed Book C, page 392 (Burned deed records),
Charles Powel to Elizabeth Powel (written at the top of page)
_les Powell and _zabeth Powell of the same co_ _ _ _ _s Powel and Rebecca his wife for and in _ hand paid the receipt whereof they do be _ leased and conveyed and do by these present _ unto the said Elizabeth Powel and her husband _tuate and being in the County of Monroe in the state of _ _ half quarter to with the east half of the west qu_ of range 4 containing fourty acres subject to sale at Ma_, _ with all the privildeges and appurtenances therein to _ her the said Elizabeth Powel and unto her heirs and assinees for _ his wife for themselves and their heirs and executors and admin_ with the said Elizabeth Powel her heirs and assignees that they the _re lawfully seized of the premises aforesaid that they have good ri_ _le and convey the same in manner aforesaid that they _re free and clear of and all incumbrances whatever an _ _ _es Powel and Rebecca his wife will well and truely warrant and for_ and hereby granted unto said Elizabeth Powel and to her heirs _ claims and demands of all and every person whomsoever the said George (sic) Powel and Rebecca his wife party of the first part ha_ _de and seals the day and year above written. signed sealed X de_
of
Hart interlined before signed Charles P_
her
Rebecca X P_
mark
The State of Ohio, Monroe Co
_ The day of Oct A.D. 1838 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in _ county personally appeared the said Charles Powel and Rebecca Powel who si_ deed and acknowledged the signing and sealing thereof to be their act _ _ and the said Rebecca Powell wife of the said Charles Powell being by part from her said husband and the contents of the said deed being fully mae_ the same in her presence she did declare upon such separate examination _nd acknowledged the same _ that she is still satisfied there with.
Given my hand _ Oct A.D. 1838 Thomas Hart J.P.
Entered the first and recorded the third day of December 1838
[Note: Elizabeth Powell was the mother of Charles and Rebecca Powell. REH]
(Source: Burned land Deeds, Book C, page 392, and Fedorchak Vol. 17, and Gateway to the West, unknown page - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1840, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., Shelby, #39
Charles Powell; 2 males under 10; 1 male between 26-45;
1 female between 26-45
[Note: According to Joyce Posey there was only one Charles Powell listed in the Monroe Co., OH census between the years 1820-1850.]

LAND: 1841 - Monroe Co., Ohio
Deed Records - Vol. 11 page 103 - Charles Powell & wife Rebecca sold to Thomas Carrick for $350.00; the NW quarter of the SE quarter of R 5,T 4,S 11, containing 40 acres and 12 hundreths of an acre; 15 February 1841. Witnessed by: Simon Drum and Hugh McMemiama. Signed by: Simon Drum, JP
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: 1847 - Monroe Co., Ohio
Deed Records - Vol. 16 page 537 - Charles Powell & wife Rebecca sold to Andrew Early of the county of Washington and State of Ohio for $700.00; the W 1/2 of the NW quarter of R6, T5, S2, containing 79 acres and 60 hundreths of an acre. 9 April 1847. Witnessed by: Simon Drum and David Gates. Signed by: Simon Drum JP [Land located in the same area where Stephen & Moses Conger lived in Wayne Twp.] (Furnished by Joyce Posey)

EMIGRATION: In early 1847, Charles Powell and family migrated by wagon train to Appanoose County, Iowa along with other Powell and Conger family members. They all appear on the county's 1850 census. These families purchased land in and around Caldwell, Walnut and Pleasant Townships.

Census: 1850, in Appanoose Co., IA, Center Twp., 15/15, 25 Nov 1850
Charles Powell, 38, farmer, OH; Rebecca, 40, PA
William, 16, OH; Elias, 14, OH; Isaac, 12, OH; Sally (AKA Sarah), 10, OH;
Alexander, 7, OH; Elizabeth, 5, OH; Orphy J., 3, OH
(Census furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: At the time of the 1850 census of Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa there were three Conger and one Powell families living close together.
Enos and Jane (Strayer) Conger were Family #34
Elias Gregory and Rebecca (Patterson) Conger were Family #35
James B. and Hannah Powell were Family #36 with George Conger, 21, b. OH
John B. and Elizabeth (Atkinson) Conger were Family #37
Enos, Elias Gregory, John B. Conger and Rebecca (Conger) Powell were siblings.
George Washington Conger was the 1st cousin, 1 generation removed of these
Conger siblings. As of January 1996 it is not known whether James B. and
Hannah Powell were related to their 3 Conger neighbors or to Charles and
Rebecca (Conger) Powell who were Family #15 in Center Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.

LAND: Charles Powell - Putnam Co., Mo.. Deeds
Putman Co., Mo., Deed Book A, page 157; October 28, 1852 George M. Smith and Rebecca, his wife, of Putnam Co., Mo.; to Charles Powell,
of Appanoose Co., Iowa. Indenture.

Putnam Co., Mo., Deed Book A, page 159; October 28, 1852
William Smith and Elizabeth, his wife, of Putnam Co., Mo.; to Charles Powell, of Appanoose Co., Iowa. Indenture.
(Source: Deed Index's; Unionville Library, Unionville Mo. - furnished by Joyce Posey)

By 1860, Charles and Rebecca had moved to Liberty Township, Putnam County, Missouri.
(Furnished by Joyce E. Posey)

CENSUS: 1860, in Putnam Co., MO, Liberty Twp., Dwelling 115, Family 94, 27 Jul
1860
Charles Powell, 47, farmer, OH; Rebecca, 49, PA
Sally, 19, OH; Elizabeth, 16, OH; Orphy J., 12, OH; Samuel, 8, IA
(Furnished by Joyce E. Posey)

LAND:
Land Deed - Grantee - Putnam Co. Missouri, Vol. 2, p. 622
Laurence Boggs and wife Agnes, of Putnam Co. MO, for the sum of $450.00 sold to Charles Powell of the said county of Putnam, the described tract of land situated in the said county; the west half of Lot number 2 in the northwest quarter of Section 4, Township 66, Range 17, and southwest quarter of the NW quarter of Section 4 in Range 17 and fifteen acres of the west side of the east half of Lot #66 of Range 17, and 15 acres of the west side of the east half of Lot #1 in Township 66, Range 17. dated 14 Mar 1864. Filed in Recorders Office 17 Mar 1864.
(Source: Original Deed Record from Vol. 2, p. 622 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND:
Land Deed - Grantor - Putnam Co., Missouri, Vol. 3-C5563, p. 211
Charles Powell and Rebecca, his wife, of the County of Putnam, for the sum of $2160.00 sold to James R. McCoy of Scotland Co., State of Missouri, the described tract of land, situated in Putname Co., State of Missouri; the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 33 and the first half of the southwest quarter of Section 33 and the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 33 in Township Number 67, of Range 17, containing 160 acres, be this - wood less, and also the west quarter of the northwest quarter of Section #4, in Range #17 and fifteen acres of the west side of the east half of Lot #2 of Section #4 in Township 66 of Range 17, containing 102 acres more or less. dated 21 Dec 1864. filed for record at Recorder Office - 23 Mar 1865.
(Source: Copy of Original Deed from Vol. 3, C5563, p. 211 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: Charles and Rebecca Powell's older sons served with the Union Army Regiments in Iowa and Missouri during the Civil War.

CENSUS: 1870, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., 224/224, 23 June 1870
Charles Powell, 56, m. farmer, 1800/1000, OH
Rebecca, 59, f. keeps house, PA
Samuel, 18, m. IA
Elizabeth Veatch, 26, f. keeps house, b. OH
Wesley D., 2, m. IA
Daniel Ryals, 8, m. MO, grandson; Rebecca Ryals, 3, f. IA granddaughter
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: No obituary or record of burial has been found, as of Aug 1995

PROBATE: Estate Record #657, filed 15 Sep 1874, Putnam Co., MO courthouse, p. 91.
Charles Powell, died 2 Sep 1874
Homestead land bequeathed to Rebecca Powell
NE - NW Section 23, 40 acres, valued at $320.00
SW - SE Section 15, 40 acres, valued at $400.00
NW - SE Section 15, 37 1/2 acres, valued at $181.50
SE - NW Section 15, 40 acres, valued at $300.00
2 1/2 acres off the SW - SE, valued at $25.00
Heirs mentioned in the estate:
Rebecca Powell, widow
William Powell; Elias Powell; Isaac Powell; Alexander Powell;
Elizabeth Veatch; Jane Howard; Samuel Powell; and grandchildren:
Daniel Ryals, Morgan (sic, Maryum) Ryals, Samuel Ryals, and Rebecca
Ryals
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Estate Records, 1845-1909 - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

BURIAL: At the Putnam Co., Missouri Library there is a book, "Pioneers," which lists those born before 1850 who are buried in the cemeteries of the county. Neither Charles Powell, nor his daughter Sallie (Powell) Ryals, are listed in this record. No record of death or newspaper obituary was found.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CHILD-ERROR: Arthur Powell was listed in CFA II, p. 398, as a child of Charles Powell. Joyce Posey reported in April 2004 that this was an error caused by some inaccurate research done by a professional researcher.

+ 602 M i. William G. POWELL was born on 25 Apr 1834 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 20 Dec 1901 in Lydia, Lincoln Co., OK at age 67, and was buried in Dec 1901 in Nr. Lydia, Lincoln Co., OK, Bethel Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Powell

MILITARY: Civil War veteran

RESIDENCES: Carroll Co., MO; Jackson Co., OR

MARRIAGE: Elias Powell to Susan E. Harwick - 25 June 1865, Carroll Co., Mo..
(Source: Carroll Co., Mo., Marriages - Vol B, page 273 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1870 Census - Carroll Co., Mo., Morris Twp., date June 30 1970.
Elias Powell, age 32, b, Ohio, farmer
Susan A. E., age 26, housekeeping b. Mo.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1880 Census - Jackson Co., Oregon, Eden Precinct, date June 29, 1880
Elias Powell, age 44, farmer, b. Ohio
Susan E., wife, age 36, housekeeping, b. Mo..
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Elias married Susan E. HARWICK on 25 Jun 1865 in Carroll Co., MO. Susan was born about 1844 in Missouri.

+ 604 M iii. Isaac POWELL was born on 17 Jun 1838 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 18 Jul 1908 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 70, and was buried in Jul 1908 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

+ 605 F iv. Sarah Jane POWELL was born about Jan 1840 in Monroe Co., OH and died before 1870.

+ 606 M v. Alexander POWELL was born on 19 Feb 1843 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 27 Jan 1922 in Plattsville, Mills Co., IA at age 78, and was buried on 30 Jan 1922 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

+ 608 F vii. Orphya Jane POWELL was born about 8 Nov 1847 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, died on 1 Jan 1926 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO about age 78, and was buried on 2 Jan 1926 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

+ 609 M viii. Samuel B. POWELL was born on 28 Mar 1852 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 23 Nov 1926 in Minatare, Scotts Bluff Co., NE at age 74, and was buried in Nov 1926 in Minatare, Scotts Bluff Co., NE, East Lawn Cemetery.

220. Benoni CONGER was born on 27 Mar 1812 in Greene Co., PA, died on 25 Sep 1890 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 78, and was buried in Sep 1890 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Evergreen Cemetery.

General Notes:
Benoni Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Gregory

Problem: Was he born in OH or PA? 1850 and 1860 census says, PA. Joyce Posey says: a possible place of birth is, Morris Twp., Green Co., PA. She says it is possible that his father went to Monroe Co., OH to secure land and then returned to Pennsylvania to move his family.

Census: 1840, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., page 39
(1840 Census furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Green Twp., 107/107, 21 Aug 1850
Benonia Conger, 38, m. farmer, $4000, PA; Catharine, 39, f. PA;
Samuel, 15, m. farmer, OH; Enos, 14, m. OH; Mary, 12, f. OH;
Nancy, 10, f. OH; Elizabeth, 8, f. OH; Catharine, 6, f. OH;
John, 3, m., OH; Rebecca, 1, f, OH

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Green Twp., 232/232, pg 34, 20 June 1860
Benoni, Conger, 47, m. farmer, 5000/1000, PA; Catherine, 50, f. PA
Samuel, 24, m. farmer, OH; Enos, 23, m. farmer, OH; Nancy, 19, f. OH;
Elizabeth, 17, f. OH; Catherine, 15, f. OH; John W., 12, m. OH;
Rebecca J., 10, f. OH; Noble, 8, m. OH
[Note: The daughter, Mary did not appear on this census.]
(1860 Census furnished by Joyce Posey, with additions by REH)

EMIGRATION: The family moved by wagon train from Monroe Co., OH to Appanoose Co., IA about 1862-1863

OCCUPATION:
Benoni took to growing blooded cattle, and at one time had one of the best herds of Shorthorns (Durhams) in the state.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY: Benonia Conger came to this county [Appanoose Co., IA] in an early day and built a large frame barn. It was the first in this section [Caldwell, Twp.].
(Source: Early Pioneer Stories, published by the Appanoose Iowa Genealogical Society, p. 87, column 1 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp
Benonia Conger, 58, farmer, 9000/2700, PA; Catherine, 59, PA
Nancy 26, OH; Betsy, 24, OH; Noble, 17, OH
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Census: 1880, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp., #156/162
Benoni Conger, 68, farmer, PA NY Ireland
Catherine, 70, PA Ireland Ireland
blank, 28, son, OH, PA PA
Elizabeth, 29, dau, OH PA PA
[Note: The unnamed son probably was Noble Conger, b. 1852 in Ohio. Elizabeth, dau, 29 might have been the wife of Noble, rather than a daughter. They did have a daughter named Elizabeth, who appeared on the 1860 census in Monroe Co., OH. She would have been 37 at the time of the 1880 census. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Catherine Conger, wife of B., d. 7 Jan 1882, 74 yr, 10m (birth date of Abt. 7 Mar 1807 calculated); Benoni Conger, d. 25 Sep 1890, 79 yr, 5m, 28 d.; Evergreen Cemetery, Cincinnati, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Benoni married Catherine PATTERSON on 14 Jul 1834 in Guernsey Co., OH. Catherine was born about 7 Mar 1807 in Pennsylvania, died on 7 Jan 1882 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA about age 74, and was buried in Jan 1882 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Evergreen Cemetery.

General Notes:
Catherine Patterson

CEMETERY: Catherine Conger, wife of B., d. 7 Jan 1882, 74 yr, 10m (birth date
of Abt. 7 Mar 1807 calculated); Benoni Conger, d. 25 Sep 1890, 79 yr, 5m, 28
d.; Row 7, Evergreen Cemetery, Cincinnati, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
(Furnished by Dortha Walters to Joyce Posey)

610 M i. Samuel Patterson CONGER was born on 1 Jul 1833 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 23 Oct 1925 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 92, and was buried in Oct 1925 in Denver, Denver Co., CO, Riverside Cemetery.

General Notes:
Samuel Patterson Conger

PARENTS: Benoni Conger and Catherine Patterson

Problem: Was he born on 1 Jul 1833 in Monroe Co., OH or 3 Jul 1835 in Guernsey Co., OH? Maxine Leonard lists, 3 Jul 1835, Guernsey Co., OH.

CONFLICT: Some say that Samuel P. Conger left home at age 27 and arrived in Colorado in 1860. Joyce Posey says: he was still living in Monroe Co., OH at the home of his father at the time of the 1860 census and he went to Colorado Abt. 1863-1864.

REFERENCE: There is an article about him in "Nederland, A Trip to Cloudland," by Isabel M. Becker, prepared and published by Scott Becker, Ltd., P.O. Box 501, Denver, CO 80201.

BIOGRAPHY:
Samuel P. Conger was born 1 Jul 1883 in Monroe Co., OH to Benoni and Catherine (Patterson) Conger. Benoni was born in 1812 to Elias Darby Conger Sr. b. 1763 and his second wife, Mary Gregory. Elias came to Monroe County from Greene County, PA, about 1813. He was an early settler of Adams Township. Elias died June 1847. Elias and Mar's other children were: Elias Gregory b. 1806 md. Rebecca Patterson; John B. b. 1808 md. Elizabeth Atkinson; Enos b. 1814 md. Ann Strayer (1), Mary Lang (2); and Rebecca b. 1810 md. Charles Powell. Most of the Congers migrated to Appanoose County, Iowa by 1850.

Samuel Conger left Monroe County at age 27, crossing the Great Plains in a covered wagon, arriving in Colorado in 1860. The 1860 Census shows Samuel and wife, Diantha, living at Central City, Colorado. He may have prospected on his own along Chicago Creek or he may have worked at the Chain of Mines, owned by Horace Tabor, to learn all he could about mining.

Boulder, Colorado history credit Sam Conger as the discover of the famous "Caribou" silver mine in 1868. The Caribou was one of the richest silver mines in Colorado mininin history. It was located in a treacherous area. Snow drifts as high as 25 feet blanketed the area in winter. Conger sold his interest in "Caribou" for $500.00 and full ownership of the "Poorman," in the same vicinity. By the late 1870's, Sam also sold all interest in the "Poorman."

Sam and Diantha both appear on the 1870 census.

Caribous Camp was platted in 1870 and within months over 3,000 people lived there. The camp produced more than a half million dollars in gold and silver in 1875. The camp started fading in the 1880's. Then the silver panic struck in 1893. The Caribou never fully recovered. Then a fire in 1900 virtually wiped Caribou Camp off the map.

In 1879, "Conger's Cammp" was established by Sam Conger. It was located in Blue River Valley, near Breckenridge, Summit Co., CO.

In the 1880 Census he and Diantha were living in Blue River Valley of Summit County, Colorado. Samuel was 47 and Diantha (maiden name unknown) was 39. Samuel's mine, located in Indian Gulch, was the "Diantha," a rich fissure mine which was reported to run 1,000 to 1,200 ounces per ton.

Around 1899, Sam Conger and his partner, Nelson Wannamaker discovered Tungsten (Black Iron) near Nederland in Boulder County, CO. They took ore samples to Denver to be assayed, after getting two opinions, they secured a lease and work on the property began. The mine was known as "The Galena." The partners sold the lease to Dr. Robert M. Bell, who developed the mine and renamed it, "The Conger." In it's day "The Conger" was the greatest tungsten mine in the world.

It was said that Sam Conger was a grand old man of the mountains, had made and lost three fortunes and lived his last few years financially uncomfortable. Tradition says Sam was a government scout during the Indian wars and that he was a friend of Buffalo Bill Cody. Sam was entitled to a pension but he felt he was capable of making his own way in the world.

Samuel Patterson Conger died at age 92 at the Denver General Hospital, Denver, CO on 23 Oct 1925. He is buried without headstone at Riverside Cemetery, W 1/2 Lot 13, plot 4.
(Source: Information is from Joyce Posey. Joyce abstracted some of the information from "Nederland--A Trip to Cloudland" by Isabel M. Becker; "Conger Families of America Vol. 2" and "Conger Confab Newsletter" by Maxine Leonard. The article by Joyce Posey appeared in the "Monroe OGS Navigator" Jul 95, page 58)

Samuel next married Sarah Spoor WEBSTER on 2 Feb 1903 in Golden, Jefferson Co., CO.

General Notes:
Sarah Spoor Webster

SPOUSE: Sarah Spoor Webster was the 2nd wife of Samuel Conger.

Problem: Was she first married to an Unknown Webster?

611 M ii. Enos CONGER was born on 18 Jan 1837 in Guernsey Co., OH, died on 18 Jan 1862 at age 25, and was buried in Jan 1862 in Fletcher's Chapel.

General Notes:
Enos Conger

PARENTS: Benoni Conger and Catherine Patterson

MILITARY: Civil War Soldier

CEMETERY: Enos Conger and his sister, Mary, are buried at Fletcher's ME Chapel (Centerville, IA?).
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

612 F iii. Mary CONGER was born on 23 Nov 1839 in Guernsey Co., OH, died on 23 Oct 1859 at age 19, and was buried in Oct 1859 in Fletcher's Chapel.

General Notes:
Mary Conger

PARENTS: Benoni Conger and Catherine Patterson

CEMETERY: Enos Conger and his sister, Mary, are buried at Fletcher's ME Chapel (Centerville, IA?).
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
Arthur M. Miller

MARRIAGE: Arthur M. Miller to Catherine Conger on 19 Nov 1867; Book 3, page 280
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
John Wesley Conger

PARENTS: Benoni Conger and Catherine Patterson

Birth: Batch #: 451957, Source Call #:
20 Sep 1847, J.W. Conger, Guernsey Co., Ohio

617 F viii. Rebecca Jane CONGER was born in Jul 1850 in Guernsey Co., OH and died on 20 Jan 1902 at age 51.

General Notes:
Rebecca Jane Conger

PARENTS: Benoni Conger and Catherine Patterson

618 M ix. Noble CONGER was born on 13 Feb 1852 in Guernsey Co., OH and died on 23 Dec 1904 at age 52.

General Notes:
Noble Conger

PARENTS: Benoni Conger and Catherine Patterson

Film #: 170878, Page #: 427, Ordinance #: 20701
13 Feb 1852, Noble Conger, Guernsey Co., Ohio

Census: 1880, in Gunnison, CO, 9th Precinct, #118
Noble Conger
QUESTION: Is the Noble Conger, found in Gunnison, CO this one?

221. Enos CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1814 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 2 Apr 1903 in Cincinnati(near), Appanoose, IA at age 89, and was buried on 3 Apr 1903 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, Bozwell Cemetery.

General Notes:
Enos Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Gregory

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Was he born in Greene Co., PA as Maxine Crowell Leonard lists or in Monroe Co., OH as others list? 1850, 1856, 1870 and 1880 census records of Appanoose Co., IA lists OH. We know the Conger family lived in Monroe Co., OH. The father of Enos Conger, Elias Darby Conger sold land in Greene Co., PA and the first record found for him is in Monroe Co., OH, dated 1813.

MARRIAGE: Enos Conger and Jane Strayer were married on 30 Aug 1838 in Marshall
Co., VA.
[Note, on the cover of the source document: These marriages were taken from the WPA records that are located in the State Archives at Charleston, West Virginia. These records were sometimes copied by people who could not read the writing very well. If you have any questions about any marriage we would suggest you write directly to the Marshall County Court House.]
(Source: Marshall County, WV Marriages 1835-1889 by Wes Cochran, Martha Metz, Linda Camp - furnished by Joyce Posey to Robert R. Guilinger)

LAND: Monroe Co., OH Deed Book 1, page 229. Gilbert McCoy and others to Enos Conger - 11 Oct 1839. Gilbert McCoy and Sarah, his wife; Joseph Seals and Sarah, his wife; Thomas McCoy and Maria, his wife; Mitchell McCoy and Mary, his wife, to Enos Conger - for $59.00 in Green Township NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of S.34, T3, R.4, Marietta lands, which the parties of the first part became heirs by the deceased of William McCoy, their brother: Witnesses: James Seals and John (or Jehu) Mills
(Source: Fedorchak, Vol. X, page 177 - furnished by Betty Cronin)

TAX_LIST: 1841, Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH
Enos Conger, R4, T3, S34, SW SW, 40 acres, Value $47.00

TAX_LIST: 1842, Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH
Enos Conger, R4, T3, S34, SW SW, 40 acres, Value $47.00

TAX_LIST: 1843, Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH
Enos Conger, R4, T3, S34, SW SW, 40 acres, Value $47.00

TAX_LIST: 1844, Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH
Enos Conger, R4, T3, S34, SW SW, 40 acres, Value $47.00
Taxable property: 1 horse, value $40.00; 2 cattle, value $16.00
Paid $7.00 state tax; $1.12 road tax

TAX_LIST: 1845, no record found

TAX_LIST: 1846, Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH
Enos Conger, R4, T3, S34, W 1/2 SW, 80 acres, Value $302.00
and
Enos Conger, R4, T3, S34, NE, SW, 40 acres, Value $157.00; under the heading of
Remarks: Pennell, Wm. A., transferred to ...
[Note: Joyce Posey writes: Apparently Enos Conger completed the improvements on the land he had purchased from the McCoys and lived on the property. By 1846 he had acquired another 80 acres and there was a huge increase in the value of the property and the taxes, at which point he sold the land and migrated to Iowa.
(Source: Tax records obtained for Joyce Posey by Shirley Neiswonger)

EMIGRATION: Conger families came west to Iowa over time. Enos and Jane Strayer Conger came first, in 1845 (brother and wife) and homesteaded on the Chariton River. Then came Elias [G.] and John [B.] in 1849 (brothers) and they homesteaded claims in Caldwell township. They were followed in the 50's and 60's by Benoni, James, Morris, Moses, Max, Mark and Stephen (brothers and nephews), with cousins Charles, Elias and William.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

LAND: According to Keith Conger, Enos Conger did not own land when he first arrived in Iowa. He and his family lived and worked on the land owned by John Conger, until he purchased land at Pleasant Township, sometime after 1860 and before 1870.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: Enos and Ann Conger first settled on land northwest of Exline, in Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA .
(Source: History of Appanoose Co., IA, 1984-1985, page 60 - furnished by Dortha Walters; Also found on page 593 of History of Appanoose Co., IA, 1878)

RESIDENCES: From a Directory in the History of Appanoose Co., IA, 1878, page 593; Pleasant Twp., Enos Conger, farmer, Section 14, P.O. Box Cincinnati, Iowa.
[Note: Enos did not pay to include a biographical sketch, therefore he is only listed, as above.]
(Source: furnished by Dortha Walters and Joyce Posey)

COMMENT:
The village of Cincinnati, Iowa lies in Sections 3 and 4, Township 67, Range 18 (Pleasant Twp.). The plat was surveyed on Jan. 5, 1855, acknowledged on Mar. 7, 1855.

The village of Exline, Iowa was surveyed in Mar 1873, then named "Caldwell City." It lies in Section 32, Township 68, Range 17. (Caldwell Twp.) "Caldwell" is now (1996) located two miles east of Exline.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS:
Appanoose Co., [IA] history may not be complete without the mention of the name Conger. This family dates its beginning in America in the year of 1669, landing at Plymouth Rock. They were of French Huguenot descent. Hence in years each generation emigrated westward until you find the name Conger in all parts of the United States. They are all related, as the original name was Koniger, and was changed to Conger by John Conger the first. The Congers were first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of their countrymen. They furnished soldiers in every war from Colonial wars on down to the World War. The first [WWI] death recorded at Camp Dodge in Des Moines was [a] Conger from Appanoose Co.

John Conger III was a captain in the Revolutionary war. His son, Gershom, was Geo. Washington's orderly at Valley Forge, and he being the grandfather of the sons and daughters -- the Congers who emigrated to Appanoose Co., in pioneer days. Gershom resided and ended his days in Green[e] county, Pa. His descendants moved over into Monroe county, Ohio, and his grandchildren moved on to Iowa later.
[Note: Joyce Posey points out that Gershom Conger was not the antecendent of the Appanoose Co., Iowa Congers.]

Enos and Jane Strair [Note: Her surname is usually listed as Strayer. REH] Conger came first in 1846 and they homesteaded on the Chariton River. Then came Elias and John in 1849 and they homesteaded claims in Caldwell township. They were followed in the early '50's by Benoni [sic, still in Monroe Co., OH in 1860 census], James, Morris, Moses, Max, Mark and Stephen and with Cousins Charles, Elias and William.

[Note: Joyce Posey states that the cousins were probably the Powell family. Charles Powell married Rebecca Conger and they had sons, William and Elias. Benoni Conger and his family did not migrate to Appanoose Co., IA until about 1862-63. He was still in Monroe Co., OH at the time of the 1860 census.]

At one time, prior to the Civil war all these Conger families resided in Appanoose county, Iowa, and Putnam county, MO., and each of these families furnished soldiers in the Civil war -- they were abolitionists and were interested in the underground route in getting slaves north to freedom.

John [B.] Conger was progressive in the early day movements. At one time he lived in Centerville, [Iowa] and built one of the first brick residences in the town. He helped to organize the first bank in Appanoose county, and later was among the founders of Seymour, Iowa. In the early days he owned and operated one of the first tread-powered threshing machines ever run in this section of the state. This was an advancement over the old chaff piler and flailing system.

Benoni took to growing blooded cattle, and at one time had one of the best herds of Shorthorns (Durhams) in the state.

Elias [G.] drifted into growing blooded horses, and Enos was noted in the county as a horticulturist and farmer. All the other Conger boys became farmers, and their children likewise took up agricultural pursuits at which most of them were successful.

Many of the Conger descendants moved westward and became great benefactors in building up the great west. However, at this time possibly over 500 of the Conger descendants live in Appanoose and adjoining counties.
(Source: "Early Pioneer Stories" in 1934 "Centerville Iowegian." The information in the article was furnished by J.C. Harvey of Seymour, Iowa; reprinted in "Early Pioneer Stories," published by the Appanoose County Iowa Genealogical Society, p. 38 - Dortha Walters; Route 1; Mystic, IA shared the article and other data on the families of Enos Conger with Joyce Posey)

[Note: The text of the article as furnished by Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Posey was not the exact text of the article. Robert Guilinger subsequently furnished a copy of the article which is used here. The information in this article must be taken with a grain of salt as much of what is reported has not been supported with verifiable facts. J.C. Harvey, the author of this piece was, John Columbus Harvey, of Seymour, Iowa, and son of Nancy Jane Conger and Wallace McVey Harvey. REH]

Census: 1850, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., 34/34
Enos Conger, 36, Farmer, b. OH; Jane, 37, b. OH
Margaret, 11, OH; Mary, 9, OH; Elias, 7, OH; Darcus, f. 5, OH;
Emma J., 1, IA

COMMENT: At the time of the 1850 census of Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa there were three Conger and one Powell families living close together.
Enos and Jane (Strayer) Conger were Family #34
Elias Gregory and Rebecca (Patterson) Conger were Family #35
James B. and Hannah Powell were Family #36 with George Conger, 21, b. OH
John B. and Elizabeth (Atkinson) Conger were Family #37
Enos, Elias Gregory, John B. Conger and Rebecca (Conger) Powell were siblings. George Washington Conger was the 1st cousin, 1 generation removed of these Conger siblings. As of January 1996 it is not known whether James B. and Hannah Powell were related to their 3 Conger neighbors or to Charles and Rebecca (Conger) Powell who were Family #15 in Center Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.

Census: 1856, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., family 12/12
() = years in state
Enos Conger, 42, OH farmer, (7); Jane, 42, OH, (7)
Margaret, 16, OH, (7); Mary, 15, OH, (7); Elias G., 13, OH, (7);
Dorcus, 10, OH, (7); Ema J., 6, OH, (6); Caroline, 4, IA, (4);
Sarah E., 2, IA, (2)
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger and Joyce Posey)

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., 999/950
Enos Conger, 47, OH, farmer
Margaret, 20, OH; Elias, 17, OH; Darcus, 14, OH; Emma J., 11, IA
Caroline, 9, IA; Sarah J., 6, IA
[Note: At the time of the 1860 census no wife was listed in the household of Enos Conger. REH]
(Source Appanoose Co., IA Genealogical Society - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: Enos Conger and Mary Lang(e) were married on 2 Mar 1862 in Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: Appanoose Co., IA Marriage Records, 1847-1900, Book 2, p. 104 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp.
Enos Conger, 56, farmer, 2500/204, OH; Mary, 48, keeps house, OH
Sarah E., 16, IA; Wallace, 6, IA; Fanny, 4, Iowa
Caroline, 19, Domestic Servant, IA
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Census: 1880, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp., 63/63
Enos Conger, 66, farmer, OH, Father b. NY, Mother b. Ireland
Mary, 57, OH, Father b. PA, Mother b. PA
Wallace, 19, farmer, IA OH OH; Francis, 14, dau. IA OH OH
(Source Appanoose Co., IA Genealogical Society - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1885, in Appanoose Co. IA, Pleasant Twp.
Enos Conger, 70, OH
Mary, 62, OH
Francis E., 19, b. Appanoose Co., IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1900, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp.
Enos Conger, 86, b. Jan 1814 OH
Mary, 77, b. Dec 1822 OH
Marilla Smith, 13, b. 6/1886 [sic], IA, granddaughter
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Bozwell Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA. It is located on the Bozwell homestead. Large rocks mark the burial site in the neglected cemetery. This is in Section 23, SE corner of township. The surname is found spelled: Bozwell, Boswell, Bozel, Bozzel, Bosell
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS:
Enos Conger was my great-grandpa. His farm is a short distance west of me and I see the buildings everyday.

I have stood by his grave many times and am enclosing a picture which I want returned as I have only this one.

He was born 1/1/1814 and died 4/1/1903. He was married in 1838 to Ann Strayer, b. 1818, in Marshall Co., WV. She died and was buried in Monroe Co., OH. I don't know where. There were seven children: Margaret, Mary, Elias, Dorcus, Emma Jane, Caroline and Sarah.
[Note: Joyce Posey writes: Much of Keith Conger's information was already known. I disagree with his statement that Ann Strayer died in Monroe Co., OH. If she did, Enos must have remarried a "Jane" before coming to Iowa. The Appanoose Co., IA census of 1850 lists "Jane" age 37, b. OH and 1856 census of the same county lists "Jane" age 42, b. Ohio, as wife of Enos.]

After her death he and some, or perhaps all, of the kids came to Iowa. He then married a widow whose name was, Mary Jane Ireland (Lang). They were parents of Joseph Wallace, b. 12/22/1863, d. 4/20/1937 (my grandpa) and Fanny, who married Asa Smith.

Enos and Mary Jane Conger are buried in the Bozwell Cemetery. Many times before his death, grandpa, Wallace, would come to our place, a few days before Memorial Day, and he, Dad and I would walk through the fields and meadows to clean up their graves.

I write poetry and am having a book made up. Write again.
LKC
Cincinnati, IA 52549
(Source: Letter from L. Keith Conger to Joyce Posey, dated 28 June 1996)

OBITUARY: Cincinnati Review
Enos Conger, one of the oldest residents of the county and one of the oldest men in the county, died at his home about four miles southeast of Cincinnati [,IA] about noon yesterday at the advanced age of 89 years. He had been confined to his bed for a long time and his death was not unexpected. Mr. Conger was a pioneer settler in the county. Funeral at 3:00 p.m. today after which interment will be made at the Bozwell Cemetery.
[Note: Apparently there was no headstone. REH]
(Source: Centerville, Iowa "Daily Citizen," Vol. IX, No. 88, p. 3, Friday, 3 April 1903 - furnished by Joyce Posey to Robert Guilinger)

Enos married Jane STRAYER, daughter of John STRAYER and Unknown, on 30 Aug 1838 in Marshall Co., VA. Jane was born about Apr 1813 in Marshall Co., VA and died between 1856 and 1860 in Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Jane Strayer

FATHER: John Strayer

AKA: Ann

BIRTH-CONFLICT: A birth date of 1818 in Marshall Co., VA is usually listed for Jane (Ann) Strayer. This date isn't supported by the available information. The 1850 census of Appanoose Co., IA lists her age as, 37 years old, which calculates to a birth year of Abt. 1813. The 1856 census of Appanoose Co., IA lists her age as 42 year old, which calculates to a birth year of Abt. 1814. Both of these dates are more consistent with the birth year of her husband, Enos, 1 Jan 1814 and they are used here.

COMMENT: According to Wilma Boden Barnett, the father of Jane Strayer (Strair) was John Strayer a Revolutionary War soldier. Jane was born in Marshall Co., VA/WV. No source citation was given to support this information.

CONFLICT: Was her name, Jane Strair (from newspaper article), Ann Strayer or Jane Strayer? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists, Ann Strayer as does Joyce Posey. She is listed as, Jane, in the 1850 census of Appanoose Co., IA. Robert Guilinger lists, Jane Strair. He found her mentioned as "Jane Strair" in an undated newspaper clipping about the Conger family, furnished by J.C. Harvey, of Seymour, IA. [Note: There are a number of statements made in J.C. Harvey article which don't seem to be supported by the facts. See her husband's note for the text of the article. REH]
QUESTION: Can any cite a proof for her name?

Census: 1850, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., 34/34
Enos Conger, 36, Farmer, b. OH; Jane, 37, b. OH
Margaret, 11, OH; Mary, 9, OH; Elias, 7, OH; Darcus, 5, OH;
Emma J., 1, IA
[Note: The name Darcus on the census record could have been mispelled.]

DEATH-COMMENT: Jane Conger died after the 1856 census of Appanoose Co., IA and before the 1860 census of the same place. In the 1860 census her husband is shown without a wife.

CEMETERY-COMMENT: It is claimed that she is buried in the Bozwell Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, without a headstone. There is no cemetery record and there is no death record as of July 1996.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 619 F i. Margaret CONGER was born on 24 Jul 1839 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 15 Nov 1911 in Iowa at age 72, and was buried in Nov 1911 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

+ 620 F ii. Mary Jane CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1841 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 6 Jan 1887 in Plainville, Rooks Co., KS at age 45.

+ 621 M iii. Elias Gregory CONGER was born on 18 Mar 1843 in Senecaville, Monroe Co., OH, died on 4 Sep 1919 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE at age 76, and was buried in Sep 1919 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE, Oakdale Cemetery.

622 F iv. Darcus CONGER was born about Jun 1845 in Monroe Co., OH and died before 1903 in Perkins, Payne Co., OK.

General Notes:
Darcus Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Jane (Ann) Strayer

Problem: Was the first name, Dorcus, Dorcas or Darcus? The name is spelled, Darcus on the 1850, age 5, and 1860 census. This person was a female and apparently never married. Age 10, on 1856 census

DEATH: Apparently died Bef. 1903 as she is not mentioned in the Probate record of Enos Conger.

+ 623 F v. Emma Jane CONGER was born about 8 Jun 1849 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 19 Feb 1923 in Perkins, Payne Co., OK about age 73, and was buried in Feb 1923 in Perkins, Payne Co., OK, Perkins Cemetery.

+ 624 F vi. Caroline CONGER was born about Feb 1851 in Appanoose Co., IA and died about 1926 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA about age 75.

+ 625 F vii. Sarah E. CONGER was born on 27 Nov 1854 in Iowa, died in Nov 1928 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA at age 74, and was buried in Nov 1928 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, Shaul Cemetery.

Enos next married Mary Jane IRELAND, daughter of William Linn IRELAND and Biademia SHAKLEE, on 2 Mar 1862 in Appanoose Co., IA. Mary was born about Mar 1822 in Morgan Co., OH, died on 6 Feb 1908 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO about age 85, and was buried on 7 Feb 1908 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, Bozwell Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Jane Ireland

PARENTS: William Linn Ireland and Biademia Shaklee

BIRTH: Abt. 1822, in OH from 1870 Census, Appanoose Co., IA

AKA: Mrs. Mary (Ireland) Lang was the 2nd wife of Enos Conger. She was first married to Lowell Lang, in Ohio. They had a son, Lowell Frank Lang. Listed as Mary Lang in Ancestral File.

Problem: Was her surname, Ireland or Irelan? The spelling is usually, Ireland.

SPOUSE: Mary Jane Ireland was the 2nd spouse of Enos Conger.

RELATIONSHIP-RESEARCHER: Lowell Frank Lang, son of Mary Ireland, married Virginia Amelia Bozwell the ancestor of Dortha May (Bozwell) Walters: of RR1, Box 183A; Mystic, IA 52572 (As of Jan 1996). Mrs. Walters was interested in genealogy and did work on the Conger family of Appanoose County, Iowa which she shared with Mrs. Joyce Posey.

SIBLINGS: According to L. Keith Conger, she was the sister of Elijah Simon Ireland.

OBITUARY: Mrs. Mary Conger of near Cincinnati, [IA] died last Thursday [6 Feb 1908] at the home of her son, Wallace Conger, of Mendota [MO], whom she had been visiting. The funeral took place Friday. The remains being interred at Bozwell cemetery [Appanoose Co., IA]
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, Putnam Co., IA, 12 Feb 1908 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 626 M i. Joseph Wallace CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1863 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 20 Apr 1937 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO at age 73, and was buried in Apr 1937 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Friendship Cemetery.

+ 627 F ii. Francis E. CONGER was born about 26 Feb 1866 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 9 Sep 1887 in Appanoose Co., IA about age 21, and was buried in Sep 1887 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, Bozwell Cemetery.

223. Elias CONGER was born about 4 Oct 1789 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 17 Nov 1869 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH about age 80, and was buried in Nov 1869 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, Atkinson Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Conger

PARENTS: David Conger, Jr. and Sarah Welch

RELATIONSHIP: According to Joyce Posey this Elias Conger was the nephew of Elias Darby Conger Sr., born 8 June 1763 in New Jersey. The younger was sometimes called Elias, Jr. to differeniate. Can it be proved that he was called Junior?

Problem: Joyce Posey lists his middle initial as, "D.". Can it be proved that his middle initial was, "D."?

AKA-BIRTH-DEATH: Ancestral File of Jan 1996 lists him as: Elias Darby Conger, Jr.; born 4 Oct 1790 in Middlesex, NJ; died 17 Nov 1869 in Monroe Co., OH; buried at Old Cameron Cem., Jamestown, Monroe, OH.

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Robert Guilinger lists the following dates: b. 4 Oct 1789, Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, d. 17 Nov 1869, Cameron, Monroe Co., OH. He has the estate record, dated Dec 1869. Clyde Decker lists the following dates: b. 3 Oct 1789, d. 17 Nov 1869. Others have listed a birth date of 16 Oct 1788. Maxine Crowell Leonard lists, b. 6 Sep 1789, Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ, d. 17 Nov 1869, Cameron, Monroe, OH (CFA I, p. 140), then corrects the birth date to, 6 Apr 1790 (CFA II, p. 715)

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: Some say he was married in Green Co., PA and others in Monroe Co., OH. Ethel Conger Heagler listed, Green Co., PA. [Note: Robert Guilinger thinks that Mrs. Heagler was in error. He states, "No source quote for location of marriage, however Margaret moved as a young child with her father, Charles Atkinson, to Monroe Co., OH around 1799. Elias moved to Monroe Co. in the 1813 time period. There is no reason to believe they were not married in 1815 in Monroe County, OH."]
QUESTION: Who can cite a source for the marriage information?

TAX_LIST: 1820 Tax List of Monroe Co., OH
Gershom Conger, R4, T4, S25 SW, 80 acres
Elias Conger, Jr., R4, T4, S25, SW, 80 acres
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS:
Julianna Conger Walton wrote that her father, Elias, and Uncle Gershom entered land together in Monroe county, Ohio. They built their houses and improved the land by clearing it. Elias bought out Gershom a few years later. Gershom went west, but spent the winter of 1847 with relatives in Ohio.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

LAND: Elias Conger, Jr. - Range 4, Township 4, Section 25, Part of Section: East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 79.96 Acres. Date of Entry: December 6, 1830. Land Office Where Sold: Marietta. Residence at the time of Entry: Monroe County, Ohio. (Located now (1990) in Monroe County, Switzerland Township, Ohio River Survey) Page 21.
(Source: Tract Book - Entries - Congress Lands - 22 Ranges & U.S. Military Survey - Volume 2 - Auditor of State of Ohio. - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

COURT: Records of Clerk of Common Pleas. Elias Conger - Grand Jury for this term Sept. 1834, page 72, Journal 2.
(Source: History of Monroe County, OH, by Catherine Fedorchak, page 42 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

COURT: Records of Clerk of Common Pleas. Elias Conger, appointed appraiser of personal estate of William Lippencott, dec'd. Journal 2, page 2.
(Source: History of Monroe County, OH, by Catherine Fedorchak, page 41 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LEGAL_MATTER:
Journal 2, June term, 1835 (Court of Common Pleas) indicates that Elias Conger and wife sued Elizabeth Atkinson, Elijah Atkinson, Abel Atkinson et. al. The Elizabeth in this record is the widow of Charles, and her maiden name was Stephens. Elias Conger was married to Margaret Atkinson, a dau. of Charles. The suit was brought to prove whether the purported will of Charles Atkinson was true. Page 131 of the same Journal 2 indicates that the court found the will to be valid. The court records also show that Elizabeth, the widow, had declined to act as executor of the will, and the court appointed John Watson. He was married to Rebecca, another dau. of Charles and Elizabeth Atkinson. Perhaps he was a brother of David Watson who was possibly married to a Duvall - see the column on Conrad Duvall.
(Source: Court of Common Pleas, June term 1835, Journal 2, p. 123-124, 131)

LEGAL_MATTER:
Also at the June term of court, 1835, Elizabeth Atkinson appeared and proved to the satisfaction of the court that Charles Atkinson, late a Revolutionary pensioner, had died 25 April 1834, leaving her, the said Elizabeth, his widow.
(Source: Court of Common Pleas, June term 1835, Journal 2, p. 119) (Fedorchak column, The Spirit of Democracy, 2 Mar 1972)

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 124/124, 23 Jul 1850
Elias Conger, 59, m. farmer, $2000, NJ; Margaret, 56, f. PA
Julia, 17, f., OH; Laven, 11, m., OH

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 515/515, p. 76, 6 Jul 1860
Elias Conger, 69, m. farmer, 600/350, NJ; Margaret, 66, f. domestic, PA
Stephen L., 21, m. farm laborer, /100, OH
Mary E. Ferry, 14, f. OH
(Census furnished by REH)

CEMETERY: "ELIAS CONGER; DIED; Nov. 17, 1869 AGED; 80 Ys. 1 Mo. 14 Ds" - 1812 soldier (Fedorchak comment - married Margaret Atkinson - B. 6-17-1793, died June 20, 1872, also supposed to be buried at this Cameron cemetery, but I didn't find a stone for her)
[Note: The information in quotes was verified by a photograph taken by Robert Guilinger in 1987. The only part that was unclear was the number of days. Birth date calculated from this data is: 3 Oct 1789. JoNelle Linnaus lists the number of days as, 11. REH]
(Source: Catherine Fedorchak, Old Cameron/Atkinson Cemetery survey conducted in Aug 1961, unknown volume - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

BURIAL: Elias Conger who is buried at the Old Cameron Cemetery has a veteran's marker on his grave, although I could not find a pension application for him. He was born about 1789, as the inscription on his marker reads: "Died Nov. 17, 1869, 80 years, 1 mon., 13 days." He was married to Margaret Atkinson (sister of Mrs. Gilbert McCoy, (above). Margaret Atkinson Conger was born June 17, 1793 and died June 20, 1872. She is also supposed to be buried at Cameron, but I did not find a marker for her.
[Note: Calculated birth date, 4 Oct 1789. REH]
(Source: Catherine Fedorchak, Vol. 5, 1967, page ? - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

BURIAL: Elias Conger, d. 17 Nov 1869, 80 y, 1 mo, 19 da., Old Cameron Cemetery
[Note: Others have read the number of days as, 14. REH]
(Source: Monroe County Navigator, June 1991, Vol. 4, No. 2, page 32 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

BURIAL: Cemetery notes from Atkinson Burying Ground (Jamestown) Cameron, OH;
Elias Conger, died 17 Nov 1868 at the age of 80 years, 1 month, 1 day.
[Note: This extraction of what the tombstones says does not agree with what several others report. It seems to have an error in the year of death, which probably reads 1869, and the number of days he lived, which probably reads, 13. or 14. REH]
(Furnished by: Delbert Henthorn)

COURT: Legal Notice
David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. (sic) Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Julia A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinai Boughner, Michael Boughner, and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4 - 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak, unknown volume - furnished by Robert Guiliinger)

BIOGRAPHY:
Elias Conger (1789-1869), the great-great grandfather of researcher, Robert Guilinger, apparently left Washington Co., PA about 1813 and moved to Monroe Co., OH. There he resided and worked on the farm of his uncle, Elias Darby Conger (1763-1843). It is my opinion that Elias Conger left Pennsylvania in 1813 to avoid being drafted to serve in the War of 1812. Elias, being the oldest son of David Conger (1767-1833), was the first in line to inherit the family farm. I think his father gave Elias his inheritance as a lump sum when he left home.

Elias married a few months after the end of the War of 1812 on 17 Jun 1815 and bought a farm in Monroe Co., OH. He and his wife, Margaret Atkinson, had 10 children, all born in Monroe Co., OH.

I am descended from David A. Conger (1818-1895), the oldest son of Elias and Margaret.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Elias married Margaret ATKINSON, daughter of Charles ATKINSON and Elizabeth STEPHENS, on 17 Jun 1815 in Monroe Co., OH. Margaret was born on 17 Jun 1793 in Waynesburg, Greene Co., PA, died on 20 Jun 1872 in Clarington, Monroe Co., OH at age 79, and was buried in Jun 1872 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, Atkinson Cemetery.

General Notes:
Margaret Atkinson

PARENTS: Charles Atkinson and Elizabeth Stephens

RELATIONSHIP: Margaret Atkinson was the twin of Stephen Atkinson. They were born at Fort Jackson near Waynesburg, (now Greene Co.), PA where their father was stationed. This area was on the South Fork of Ten Mile Creek which passes through the Waynesburg area of Greene County, PA. [Note: Robert Guilinger points out that a Ten Mile Creek also passes through the Prosperity area of Washington Co., PA. There are two different creeks with the same name!]

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Salem Twp., 15-16
Richard Walton, 33, OH, teach school; Julia A., 34, OH, keep house;
William V., 9, OH; Jane A., 8, OH, school; Emma, 7, OH, school;
James, 5, OH, school;
Margaret Conger, 77, PA, live w/son-in-law
[Note: The census extraction shows Margaret Conger as, "live w/son." This is incorrect. Julia A. Walton was, nee Conger and the daughter of Margaret Conger. REH]

DEATH: Death Certificate of Margaret Atkinson Conger, in the possession of Robert Guilinger lists the date of death as, 20 Jun 1872 in Clarington, Monroe Co., OH.

BURIAL: She is buried, at Cameron, beside her husband, whom she survived.

BIRTH-DEATH:
Margaret Conger, d. 20 Jun 1872; age 79 yr, 3 days, at Clarington, OH. She was born in Monroe Co., OH.
(Source: Monroe County Navigator, June 1991, page 46 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
[Note: The birth place does not agree with what researchers have reported. REH]

COMMENT: Hazel Pfalzgraf of Cameron, OH had a tin type of Margaret Atkinson Conger, taken Abt. 1840. Hazel Pfalzgraf was a descendant of Sara Jane (Conger) Boughner, a daughter of Margaret and Elias Conger.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

+ 628 M i. David Atkinson CONGER was born on 25 May 1818 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 27 Aug 1895 in Newport Twp., Washington Co., OH at age 77, and was buried in Aug 1895 in Reno, Washington Co., OH, Yankeeburg Cemetery.

+ 629 M ii. Charles Atkinson CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1820 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 23 Jan 1894 in Eustis, Frontier Co., NE at age 73, and was buried in Jan 1894 in Eustis, Frontier Co., NE, Older Cemetery.

+ 631 F iv. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 3 Jan 1824 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 11 May 1869 in Monroe Co., OH at age 45, and was buried in May 1869 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, New Cameron Cemetery.

+ 632 M v. Aaron A. CONGER was born on 1 Dec 1825 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 9 Jun 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE at age 66, and was buried in Jun 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE, Bohemian National.

+ 633 M vi. Elijah Atkinson CONGER was born on 4 Feb 1828 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 26 Jun 1901 in Harlan Twp., Decatur Co., KS at age 73, and was buried in Jun 1901 in Harlan Twp., Decatur Co., KS, Vallonia Cemetery.

+ 634 F vii. Mary CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1830 in Monroe Co., OH and died in Bartholomew Co., IN.

+ 636 M ix. Stephen Laven CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1838 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 30 May 1895 in Stanton Co., NE at age 56, and was buried in Jun 1895 in Stanton Co., NE, Stanton Cemetery.

637 F x. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1841 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 31 Jul 1849 at age 7, and was buried in Aug 1849 in Monroe Co., OH, Old Cameron Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Margaret Atkinson

DEATH: Elizabeth Conger died at the age of 8 years.

DEATH: Elizabeth Conger, daughter of Elias and Margaret, d. 31 July, age 7 (no year given), Old Cameron Cemetery, Monroe Co., OH
(Source: Monroe County Navigator, June 1991, Vol. 4, No. 2, page 32 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Born 20 Aug 1841 and died 31 Jul 1849, read from the tombstone by
Robert Guilinger in 1987.

225. Aaron CONGER was born on 15 Apr 1795 in Washington Co., PA, died on 6 Jul 1876 in Licking Co., OH at age 81, and was buried in Jul 1876 in Licking Co., OH, Bell Cemetery.

General Notes:
Aaron Conger

PARENTS: David Conger, Jr. and Sarah Welch

Problem: Was the date of death, 1867 as listed by Ethel Conger Heagler or 6 Jul 1876 in Licking Co., OH as listed by others?

BIOGRAPHY:
In 1824, Aaron and Mary McVey Conger left Pennsylvania and purchased a new home in Licking county, Ohio, near the north county line. Here the remainder of their family was born and they lived until their death. They never went back to the home in Pennsylvania or saw their parents again. When Ethel Conger Heagler visited the family in 1938 she was told she was the first of any of the descendants ever to go back in 115 years.

Aaron and Mary are buried in the beautiful Bell Cemetery, located by the church where they were members. This church is a landmark in that community. It sets on a hill overlooking a panoramic view of the country. It is 12 miles north of Newark, [OH]. This is pictured on page 15 of Ethel Heagler's booklet, "Conger History 1664-1941."

The following story is taken from Ethel Heagler's booklet, written by Clara A. Watson:

Aaron Conger and his blue-eyed wife, Mary McVey, who was of Scotch ancestry, moved from Pennsyvlania to Licking county, Ohio, in the 1820's. This woman was very energetic and ambitious in a material way, but found little time for study or reading in the hard life of pioneer days.

The couple bought a tract of hilly, stony, timberland for a home. The young man had been a school teacher in Pennsylvania, but fount all the work he could do in making a home on the new land.

The first work necessary was to provide shelter. Felling trees and hewing of logs provided the material for house and out-buildings. After this was done, the stones with which the land abounded were carefully gathered and used for building fences - a back breaking task.

A wonderful spring in a shallow ravine was an outstanding feature of the homesite. A spring house was built over it, and to this day, more than one hundred years later, a spring furnishes all the water needed for this farmhouse.

Within twenty-five years following this marriage, twelve children were born. As they grew up each child assumed certain responsibilities. The sons all learned to chop down trees and hew them into logs; clear timberland, and split rails for fencing the farmland. They learned to build fences that were, "horse-high, hog-tight, and bull-strong."

The oldest daughter learned the milliner trade and carried on a business in the home, which was far from a town of any size. The oldest son learned to repair boots and shoes. He provided a cobbler's bench and tools which he used to keep the family and neighbors in comfortable footwear. The third son learned to weave when he was 13 years old. From that time until he was 21 he did most of the weaving of the materials for the family clothing, including linen, woolen and linsey--woolsey, a cloth made of both flax and wool.

Aaron and Mary were members of the Christian Church, having been Presbyterian who embraced the faith of Alexander Campbell, and who insisted on being called, "Campellites."

Aaron Conger was a invalid during the latter part of his 72 years. He suffered from a form of rheumatism which made him an almost helpless cripple. No doubt this was brought on by exposure and hard work.

Aaron and Mary are buried in a picturesque spot in Licking county, [Ohio]. Bell Church stands on a steep hill commanding an entrancing view in all directions. Winding roads from three sides lead to this beautiful, "God's Acre."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 1-3 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Aaron married Mary Mc_VEY, daughter of Jacob E. Mc_VEY and Unknown, in 1819 in Greene Co., PA. Mary was born on 11 Jun 1799 in Washington Co., PA, died on 12 May 1878 in Licking Co., OH at age 78, and was buried in May 1878 in Licking Co., OH, Bell Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary McVey

Problem: Was the date of death, 12 May 1870 or 12 May 1878? Ethel Conger
Heagler lists, 12 May 1870 in Ohio.

+ 638 F i. Elizabeth Ann CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1820 in Greene Co., PA and died about 1874 in Mount Vernon, Knox Co., OH about age 54.

+ 639 M ii. Jacob Ervin CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1821 in Washington Co., PA, died on 4 Mar 1886 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO at age 64, and was buried in Mar 1886 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 640 M iii. David Washington CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1824 in Greene Co., PA, died in 1874 in Marshall Co., KS at age 50, and was buried in 1874 in Kansas, Morrison Cemetery.

+ 641 M iv. Cary Mc_Vey CONGER was born on 24 May 1826 in Licking Co., OH and died on 14 Mar 1898 in Gibson, Ford Co., IL at age 71.

+ 642 M v. Elias Jackson CONGER was born on 24 Apr 1828 in Licking Co., OH, died on 8 Oct 1871 in Newark, Licking Co., OH at age 43, and was buried in Oct 1871 in Licking Co., OH, Bell Cemetery.

+ 643 M vi. Aaron Harvey CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1830 in Licking Co., OH, died on 8 Apr 1910 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL at age 80, and was buried in Apr 1910 in Towanda, Mc Lean Co., IL, Smith Grove Cemetery.

644 F vii. Mary Ellen CONGER was born on 11 Nov 1832 in Licking Co., OH and died in 1844 at age 12.

+ 645 F viii. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 14 Sep 1834 in Licking Co., OH and died on 16 Aug 1914 in Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS at age 79.

646 M ix. Edmond Mc_Vey CONGER was born in 1837 in Licking Co., OH and died in 1841 at age 4.

General Notes:
Edmond McVey Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Mary McVey

Birth: Batch #: 452002, Source Call #:
1836, Edmund McVey Conger, Licking, Licking Co., Ohio

NAME-CONFLICT: Was his first name, Edmond or Edmund?

Problem: Was the birth year, 1836 or 1837?

+ 647 M x. James Madison CONGER was born on 15 Jul 1839 in Newark, Licking Co., OH and died on 24 May 1901 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL at age 61.

+ 648 F xi. Martha W. CONGER was born on 4 Jul 1841 in Licking Co., OH and died on 31 Aug 1922 in Mitchell, Wheeler Co., OR at age 81.

649 F xii. Harriet Ann CONGER was born on 16 Sep 1844 in Licking Co., OH and died in 1848 at age 4.

General Notes:
Harriet Ann Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Mary McVey

Birth: Film #: 170876, Page #: 926, Ordinance #: 31031
16 Sep 1844, Harriet Ann Conger of Norwalk, Licking, Ohio

DEATH: Harriet Conger died as a child.

General Notes:
Martha Conger

PARENTS: David Conger, Jr. and Sarah Welch

NAME-CONFLICT: Martha Conger; Mary Conger

228. Moses CONGER was born between 1802 and 1806 in Washington Co., PA and died between 1877 and 1881.

General Notes:
Moses Conger

PARENTS: David Conger, Jr. and Sarah Welch

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Maxine Crowell Leonard lists a birth date of 1797 which does not agree with the information in the various census records which calculate to Abt. 1800-1810, Abt. 1791, Abt. 1802, Abt. 1804 and Abt. 1806.

BIRTH-CONFLICT: The 1870 census of Appanoose Co., IA lists the birth place as New Jersey. Joyce Posey thinks he was born in Pennsylvania.

NAME-CONFLICT: Modis Conger in Orphan Court record (probably Monroe Co., OH).

RESIDENCES: According to Robert Guilinger, Moses and Elizabeth Conger resided in Monroe Co., OH in the 1830's.

LAND: Moses Conger acquired land in Monroe Co., OH
31 Nov 1833, Range 4, Township 3, Section 30
14 Nov 1834, Range 4, Township 3, Section 30
8 Oct 1836, Range 6, Township 5, Section 8
(Source: Early Ohio Settlers - Southeastern Ohio 1800-1840, Purchasers of Land, Marietta Land Records, Marietta, Ohio by Ellen and David Stanley Berry; Lits B, p. 41, 1831-1836 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND:
"Moses Conger was the first to own the east one-half of the southwest quarter of Adams Township's section # 30. He purchased the land Nov. 21, 1833, and received his deed from the U.S. goverment with the date, July 1, 1934."
(SOURCE:Family Research in Monroe Co., Ohio; by Catharine Foreaker Ferdorchak; Vol. 5, page. Spirit of Democracy. Woosfield, Ohio; 9 Oct 1981. Historical Sites & Structures, by Clyde Decker)

RESIDENCES: Cameron, OH
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

LAND: Moses Conger, Range 4, Township 3, Section 30, part section, E 1/3 of the southwest 1/4 of section. 79.37 acres. Date of Entry: Nov. 21, 1838.
Land Office where sold: Marietta
Residence at time of entry: Monroe County, Ohio, Adams Twp.
(Source: Ohio River Survey, page 21 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1840, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp.
Moses Congar
Males:
00-05, 1; 05-10, 0; 10-15, 1; 15-20, 0; 20-30, 0; 30-40, 1;
40-50, 0; 50-60, 0; 60-70, 0; 70-80, 0; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
Females:
00-05, 1; 05-10, 3; 10-15, 0; 15-20, 0; 20-30, 0; 30-40, 1;
40-50, 0; 50-60, 0; 60-70, 0; 70-80, 0; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
[Note: Using this information we know that Moses Conger was born between, 1800
and 1810. The 1791 date listed by Maxine Leonard is in error. REH]
(Source: The Federal Census Monroe County, Ohio 1820-1830-1840 - Monroe County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH., Wayne Twp., 51/51, 24 Sep 1850
Moses Conger, 59, m. farmer, $375, PA; Elizabeth, 40, f. OH
Sarah, 17, f. OH; Levina, 15, f. OH; Harrison, 13, m. OH;
Elizabeth, 11, f. OH; Margaret, 9, f. OH; Rhoda, 7, OH
Moses, 1, m. OH
[Note: Is it possible that Moses, age 1, was the person later known as, Elias Milton, and that his age in the census really was "4" rather than "1"? Birth date calculated for the senior Moses, Abt. 1791, indicates there could have been an error in extracting his age. From later census data it seems more likely that he was 48-49 years old at the time of this census. REH] . MARRIAGE: 27 Mar 1854, Moses Conger, 53, married Mary Kitchen, 45, in Appanoose Co., IA. Birth dates calculated: Abt. 1801 & Abt. 1809, respectively.
(Source: Appanoose Co., IA Marriage Records, Book 1, p. 119 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1856, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp. Dwelling 14/Family 14
Note: Years in state shown in ()
Moses Conger, 54, b. PA, farmer, (5)
Lavina, 21, b. OH (5); Margaret E., 14, b. OH (5); Rhoda, 12, b. OH (5)
Elias G., 10, OH (5)
[Note: If his age was listed as 54 in this census, his calculated birth year would be Abt. 1802. This is not consistent with other available data. It is more likely that the age 64 is recorded on the census, which calculates to a birth year of Abt. 1792. Also, it is not known who the parents of Elias G. Conger, age 10 might have been. He was not shown in the 1850 Monroe Co., OH census record of Moses Conger. If he married Mary Kitchen [sic Ketchum] on 27 Mar 1854 where was she at the time of this census? REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

DEATH-CONFLICT: It has been reported that he died in 1850 in Appanoose Co., IA. No proof was given. Did he die in 1850 in Appanoose Co., IA or Aft. 1860? He was living in Monroe Co., OH, 3 houses from his daughter, Mary (Conger) Early, in 1850.

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA, p. 226
Moses Conger, 56, PA
Margaret, 19, dau, OH; Elias J. (M), 14, son, OH
[Note: Birth date of Moses calculated: Abt. 1804]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: On 7 Jan 1863, Moses Conger (no age listed) married Lucinda [sic] Powell in Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: Appanoose Co., IA Marriage Records Book 2, p. 111 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1870 Census, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa; dwelling # 159; family # 152. Census record page # 21.
Conger, Moses, age 64; farmer; b. New Jersey
Lorinda, age 48, keepshouse, b. KY
Powell, Arimenda, age 14, b.Iowa.
Powell, Michael, age 13, b. Missouri
Conger, Moses, age 6, b. Iowa
[Note: The Powell children are from Lorinda's first marriage to Abram Powell.]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

QUESTION-DEATH: When and where did Moses Conger die? The Biographical sketch of his son, E.M. Conger states he died at the age of 75 years. If the date of birth was, Abt. 1791, the date of death would be, Abt. 1866. If the date of birth was Abt. 1801 the date of death would be Abt. 1876.

BIOGRAPHY:
The Moses Conger family was in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH in 1850. They removed to Appanoose Co., Iowa, where most of the family died.

Moses is probably the Moses Conger who married Mary Ketchum on 27 Mar 1852 [sic] in Appanoose county, which would indicated that Elizabeth died shortly after the 1850 census. The first 3 children were listed in Mrs. Heagler's record, whereas she did not have some of those listed in the 1850 census. It appears that Moses did not marry until he was in his middle 30's. Had issue, some born in VA.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

COMMENT:
In 1852, or thereabouts, "Mose" Conger, bought a barrel of whiskey, and began business at his cabin. One Sunday, two men approached "Mose" for a pint. "Mose" refused, replying, "I was raised a Presbyterian and some of the old faith sticks to me yet!"
(Source: The History of Appanoose Co., Iowa, 1886, p. 730 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT:
In 1852 or thereabouts, "Mose" Conger bought a barrel of whiskey and began business in a cabin.

One Sunday, two residents of the town called on Mose for a pint of the article, and found him on his chair so inebriated that he could not rise. The visitors asked him to furnish them, but he refused pointblank, saying he would not sell on Sunday.

He explained, "I was raised a Presbyterian and some old faith sticks to me yet."

But, so good a customer was Mose to himself that when his barrel became empty, his circumstance did not admit of his obtaining a fresh supply. [Note: These two items about Moses Conger and the whiskey point out vividly how difficult it is to obtain exact quotes from other documents unless the extractor can view the original. REH]
(Source: The History of Appanoose Co., Iowa, 1886, p. 435 - found in Conger Confab, Vol. XX, No. 4, Dec 1994)

EMIGRATION-CHILDREN: We know that, as adults, at least four of the children of Moses Conger and Elizabeth Powell lived in Chariton Co., MO.
George Washington Conger
Sarah Jane (Conger) Stevens
Rhoda (Conger) Potter
Elias Milton Conger
[Note: As of Sep 2000 no record has been found that would indicate that Moses Conger ever lived in Missouri. Joyce Posey checked with the State Archives at Jefferson, MO and with the Chariton County Historical Society.]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: How Many Moses Congers Were There in Appanoose Co., IA?
One or more men named Moses Conger lived in Appanoose Co., Iowa. Three women married a man named Moses Conger. The research challenge is to determine whether all three of these women married the same Moses Conger? Can it be proven using the available information that the three women married the same man? If so, in what year was he born? In what state was he born? What was the date of death?

Here's a summary of census information, with birth dates calculated, which will then be discussed in more detail.
1840, age 30-40, b. Abt. 1800 to Abt. 1810
1850, birth state of PA, age 59, b. Abt. 1791
1856, birth state of PA, age 54, b. Abt. 1802
1860, birth state of PA, age 56, b. Abt. 1804
1870, birth state of NJ, age 64, b. Abt. 1806

It is troubling that the birth state listed in the 1870 census is NJ, and not PA.

In the 1840 Monroe Co., Ohio census Moses Conger was between 30 and 40 years old. Using those two ages we can calculate an earliest and a latest possible birth date . If he was 30, he would be born Abt. 1810 (This is not likely in light of information we have from later census records.). If he was 40, he would be born, Abt. 1800. This gives us a range for the birth date, Abt. 1800 to Abt. 1810.

Based on the 1850 Monroe Co., OH census record it appears that Moses Conger, was born Abt. 1791 in Washington Co., PA. Maxine Leonard in "The Conger Family of America" lists the date of birth as Abt. 1797 with no source citation. Maybe the age, 59, listed in the 1850 census, was in error, either when recorded or when extracted. Perhaps his age was actually, 49, rather than 59. If so, the calculated birthdate would be, Abt. 1801, which would be more consistent with the ages listed in the other four census records.

Using the birth dates calculated from the other censuses we have: Abt. 1802 (1856 census), Abt. 1804 (1860 census), Abt. 1806 (1870 census), thus narrowing the birth date down to a period of 5 years 1802-1806. That's probably what should be entered in his record, born Abt. 1802/1806, although Abt. 1801 also should be considered as a possibilty for the first date in the range.

We know from a biographical sketch of his son, Elias Milton Conger, that his father lived to be 75 years old. Adding 75 to the birth range of Abt. 1802/1806 we arrive at Abt. 1877/1881 for the date of death.

What do we know about the marriages?

Abt. 1828, in an unknown place, he married Elizabeth Powell, born Abt 1810 in OH. Source: No citations for either date.

On 27 Mar 1854, at age 53 (b. Abt. 1801), he married, in Appanoose Co., IA, to Mary Kitchen, age 45, who was born Abt. 1809. Source: Appanoose Co., Iowa Marriage Records, Book 1, page 119.

On 7 Jan 1863 (no age listed) he married, in Appanoose Co., IA, to Lucinda [sic, Lorinda] (Dale) Powell, who was born, Abt. 1822/1826 in Madison Co., KY. Source: Appanoose Co., Iowa Marriage Records, Book 2, page 111.

Moses and Lorinda Conger have an 1870 census record which says he was 64 and born in New Jersey which would make his birth year, Abt. 1806. Why does the 1870 census record give the birthplace as New Jersey?

Moses and Lorinda Conger had a child, Moses D. Conger born on 9 Apr 1864 in Appanoose Co., IA. Based on the 1870 census data, the father would have been 58 years old when Moses D. Conger was born.

If the women didn't all marry the same man this would create another research problem. For example, the Moses Conger who married Lorinda (Dale) Powell, didn't just drop out of the sky at the time of the 1870 census. If there was another Moses Conger why haven't other records of his existence been found?

In this genealogy file the Appanoose Co., Iowa, Moses Conger, is entered as one person with three marriages. His birth date is entered as, Abt. 1802/1806 and the death date, Abt. 1877/1881. If, and when, additional information becomes available this is subject to change.
(Written by Richard E. Henthorn, 5 May 2004)

Moses married Elizabeth POWELL about 1828. Elizabeth was born about 1810 in Ohio.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Powell

RELATIONSHIP: It is not known if Elizabeth Powell had a relationship to Charles
Powell. Joyce Posey doesn't think they were related.

DEATH: Date of death and burial is unknown as of May 2004. She was living at
the time of the 1850 Monroe Co., Ohio census.

+ 653 M i. George Washington CONGER was born on 23 May 1829 in Greene Co., PA, died on 28 Feb 1915 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO at age 85, and was buried on 1 Mar 1915 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

+ 654 F ii. Mary Elizabeth CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1830 in Greene Co., PA, died in Adams Twp., Dallas Co., IA, and was buried in Dallas Co., IA, Earlham Cemetery.

+ 656 F iv. Sarah Anne CONGER was born on 17 Feb 1833 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 23 Feb 1913 in Cunningham Twp., Chariton Co., MO at age 80, and was buried in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO.

+ 657 F v. Lovina CONGER was born about 12 Feb 1835 in Ohio, died about 28 Nov 1879 in Appanoose Co., IA about age 44, and was buried about Nov 1879 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Livingston Cemetery.

661 F ix. Rhoda CONGER was born on 15 Mar 1843 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 25 Apr 1931 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO at age 88, and was buried on 27 Apr 1931 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

General Notes:
Rhoda Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., Iowa
Solomon Howard, Sr; Mary E. (Conger) Early
Alexander Powell
Rhoda Conger
[Note: This is probably an incomplete extraction of this record. REH]

Census: 1880, in Chariton Co., MO, Cunningham Twp
Milt Conger, 33
Rhoda Conger, 28, sister
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

OBITUARY:
This community was shocked Sunday morning when it become known that Mrs. Rhoda Potter had passed away during the night as she was only ill a short time. Rhoda Conger, daughter of Moses and Elizabeth Conger, was born in Monroe County Ohio, March 15th, 1843, passed away at her home in Sumner, April 25, 1931 at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 10 days.

When a small child she moved with her parents to Iowa where she grew to womanhood later coming to Missouri making her home with her brother Milton Conger for a number of years.

She was united in marriage to Frank Potter.

While she had never united with any church she was converted when a young girl and had lived a Christian life and was a regular attendant at church services as long as health would permit. She was a firm believer in God's word and had read her Bible through many times.

She was the last of a large family and leaves only nieces and nephews to mourn her passing.

Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday morning at eleven o'clock by F. L. Burton. Interment in Lakeside cemetery.
(Furnished by Luella Kinnison Conger)

CEMETERY: Buried in the Conger plot of the Lakeside Cemetery in Sumner, MO.
The stone inscribed, "Aunt Rhoda, 1843-1931."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 704 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 662 M x. Elias Milton CONGER was born on 4 Feb 1846 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 19 Feb 1929 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO at age 83, and was buried in Feb 1929 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

General Notes:
Moses Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

COMMENT-QUESTION: This person was listed in the 1850 census as age, 1, and born in OH. Could this be the person later known as, Elias Milton Conger, who was born in 1846? Perhaps the census extraction misread the age, 4, as age 1.

Moses next married Mary KITCHEN on 27 Mar 1854 in Appanoose Co., IA. Mary was born about 1809.

General Notes:
Mary Kitchen

NAME-CONFLICT: Mary Ketchum; Mary Kitchen

SPOUSE: Mary Kitchen was the 2nd spouse of Moses Conger.

Moses next married Lorinda DALE on 7 Jan 1863 in Appanoose Co., IA. Lorinda was born between 1822 and 1826 in Madison Co., KY, died on 19 Mar 1909 in Appanoose Co., IA, and was buried in Mar 1909 in Putnam Co., MO, Mendota Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lorinda Dale

MARRIAGE: First married to Abram Powell and had at least two children, Arimeda and Michael. See 1870 census record for Moses and Lorinda Conger of Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.

MARRIAGE: Lorinda Dale was married to: Abram Powell, Moses Conger, Mr. Worley, Mr. Livingston

NAME-CONFLICT: Lurinda Powell; Lucinda Powell on marriage record to Moses Conger.

MARRIAGE: Lorinda Conger married twice more after the death of Moses Conger. Apparently these marriages took place outside of Appanoose Co., IA. Further research is required.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1880 in Census Place: Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa. Source : FHL
1254326 National Archives Film T9-0326 page 539C
LORINDA CONGER, sex-female; married-widow; race-white; age 50; birthplace- Missouri.
MOSES D. CONGER, sex-male; son; single, white, age 25, born Missouri.
MICHAEL POWELL, sex-male, son, single, white, age 22, born Iowa.
[Note: This 1880 census record does not agree with the information in the 1870 census record. Lorinda Conger was listed as age 48 and born in Kentucky. Moses Conger was listed as age 6 and born in Iowa. Michael Powell was listed as age 13 and born in Missouri. The birthplace for father & mother were left blank. Joyce Posey & Dick Henthorn]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1900, in Putnam Co., MO, Michael Powell. His mother Lorinda Livingston was living with him. [partial extraction]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 664 M i. Moses D. CONGER was born on 9 Apr 1864 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 13 Jul 1947 in Hammond, Lake Co., IN at age 83, and was buried in Jul 1947 in Hammond, Lake Co., IN.

229. David CONGER was born on 12 Jan 1804 in Ten Mile Valley, Washington Co., PA, died on 30 Jun 1892 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA at age 88, and was buried in Jul 1892 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA, Amity Presbyterian Cemetery.

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: David Conger, Jr. and Sarah Welch

Census: 1870, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., 68/68, (9 Jun 1870), p. 226
David Conger, 66, farmer, $8000/2000, PA
Mary, 56, keeps house, PA
Oliver, 27, farmer, $5000, PA
David A., 16, PA
[Note: Oliver is listed as age 27 (dob, Abt. 1843) in this census. In the 1880 census he is listed as age 33 (dob Abt. 1847).]
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Census: 1880, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., p. 18, 158/171
David Conger, m. 76, farmer, PA, NJ, NJ, Catarrah
Mary, f. 68, wife, housekeeping, PA, PA, PA
Oliver, m. 33, son, single, farmer,PA, PA, PA
Nancy Bell, f. 25, niece, housekeeping, PA, PA, PA
[Note: Nancy Bell was probably related to Mary (Bell) Conger the 3rd wife of David Conger.]
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

PROBATE: Will at Washington Co., PA; copy in possession of JoNelle Linnaus.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian (CFA I, p. 200)

David married Nancy MATTOX, daughter of John MATTOX and Unknown, about 1825. Nancy was born in 1806 and died in 1826 at age 20.

+ 665 M i. Elias CONGER was born in 1826 in Pennsylvania, died on 9 Aug 1865 in Pennsylvania at age 39, and was buried in Aug 1865 in Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA, Upper Ten Mile Cemetery.

David next married Maria PALMER about 1829. Maria was born in 1807 and died in 1832 at age 25.

General Notes:
Maria Palmer

SPOUSE: Maria Palmer was probably the 2nd wife of David Conger.

+ 666 F i. Maria CONGER was born about 1830 in Greene Co., PA, died on 17 Oct 1904 in Gilmer Co., WV about age 74, and was buried in Oct 1904 in Gilmer Co., WV, Pisgah Church Cemetery.

David next married Mary BELL on 30 Aug 1834. Mary was born on 9 May 1811 in Pennsylvania, died on 6 Sep 1889 at age 78, and was buried in Sep 1889 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA, Amity Presbyterian Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Bell

SPOUSE: Mary Bell was probably the 3rd wife of David Conger.

+ 667 M i. Henry Herschel CONGER was born between 25 Sep 1835 and 1840 in Conger, Washington Co., PA and died about 23 Mar 1912 in Hackney Station, Washington Co., PA.

668 M ii. George W. CONGER was born on 26 Apr 1840 in Conger, Washington Co., PA and died on 19 Apr 1863 at age 22.

General Notes:
George W. Conger

MILITARY: Civil War soldier

MILITARY: Corporal in Co. K, 16th Reg. Penn. Cav, apparently died in the war.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 104 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

669 M iii. Oliver CONGER was born between Jan 1843 and 1847 in Conger, Washington Co., PA and died in 1913.

General Notes:
Oliver Conger

Census: 1880, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., p. 18, 158/171
David Conger, m. 76, farmer, PA, NJ, NJ, Catarrah
Mary, f. 68, wife, housekeeping, PA, PA, PA
Oliver, m. 33, son, single, farmer,PA, PA, PA
Nancy Bell, f. 25, niece, housekeeping, PA, PA, PA
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

NEVER_MARRIED: Unmarried according to Maxine Leonard.

+ 670 M iv. David Allison CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1853 in Conger, Washington Co., PA and died on 6 Jan 1903 in Conger, Washington Co., PA at age 49.

230. Sarah CONGER was born on 20 Sep 1806 in Washington Co., PA and died on 14 Aug 1880 in Union Co., IA at age 73.

Sarah married William DAY in 1830. William was born on 18 Dec 1810 in Allegheny Co., PA.

General Notes:
William Day

Census: 1850 in DeKalb Co., IN, Richmond Twp.,
William, 39; Sarah 40

EMIGRATION: After 1850 moved to Missouri and then to Union Co., IA by 1854

671 F i. Emily DAY was born in 1834 in Pennsylvania, died in Nov 1896 at age 62, and was buried in Nov 1896 in Benton Twp., Union Co., IA, Shaw Cemetery.

676 M vi. Charles DAY was born in 1845 in Indiana and died on 10 Jul 1903 in New Hope Twp., Decatur Co., IN at age 58.

General Notes:
Charles Day

DEATH: Charles Day died on 10 Jul 1903 at New Hope Twp., Decatur Co., IN after being struck by a railroad train.

NEVER_MARRIED: Unmarried.

+ 679 M ix. Silas Henry DAY was born on 16 Jul 1851 in De Kalb Co., IN and died on 18 Jun 1933 in Bellwood, Butler Co., NE at age 81.

231. Ephraim CONGER was born on 8 Jan 1809 in Washington Co., PA, died about 20 Nov 1893 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA about age 84, and was buried in Nov 1893 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ephraim Conger

PARENTS: David Conger, Jr. and Sarah Welch

CONFLICT: Records [Not cited. REH] stated that Ephraim Conger married, Eleanor Parns. In 1968, Lillian Conger Minor of Prosperity, PA said he married, Mary Ellen Iams in 1835 [Source not cited. REH] Ethel Conger Heagler said he married Eleanor Panis and had 12 children. Maxine Leonard listed both ladies as his wives. As of Aug 1999 it appears to researchers that the surnames, Parns and Panis are in error. The best guess as to the name of the wife of Ephraim Conger is, Eleanor Iams.
QUESTION: Who can prove the spouse or spouses of Ephraim Conger?
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Census: 1870, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., 78/78 (11 Jun 1870), p. 226
Ephraim Conger, 61, farmer, $10000/1500, PA
Ellen, 54, keeping house, PA
Martha, 17, attended school, PA; Hannah, 15, attended school, PA
Albert, 13, attended school, PA;
Hiram, 22, farmer, PA
Belle, 8, attended school, PA
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Census: 1880, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., p. 21, 188/205
Eph. Conger, m. 71, retired farmer, PA, PA, PA
Elen, f. 68, wife, housekeeping, PA, PA, PA
Hiram, m. 32, son, at home, PA, PA, PA
Albert, m. 24, son, at home, PA, PA, PA
Belle, f. 19, granddaughter, at home, PA, PA, PA
Martha Bruse, f. 28, dau. widowed, housekeeping, PA, PA, PA
Willie, m. 5, grandson
[Note: The surname of Martha Bruse has been listed as Breeze by researchers. Researcher Robert Guilinger believes that Belle Conger was the grand niece of Ephraim Conger, she being the daughter of, Elias Conger, who was a nephew of Ephraim Conger.]
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

QUESTION-CENSUS: Who were the parents of, Belle Conger, age 19, shown as a granddaughter of Ephraim and Eleanor Conger in the 1880 census? Could this have been Elizabeth B. Conger, daughter of Elias and Hannah (Dunn) Conger? If so, she was listed in two 1880 census records.

CHILDREN: As of 1904, 12 children with 8 living, 21 great-grandchildren

CEMETERY: West Union Cemetery is located several miles south of Prosperity, Washington Co., PA. According to JoNelle Linnaus it is located at West Union, Greene Co., PA

CEMETERY: Ephraim Conger; b. 1/8/1809, d. 11/20/1893; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

PROBATE: Will of Ephraim Conger is in Vol. 14, pg 302, Washington, Washington Co., PA, probated 20 Nov 1893.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 166 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Ephraim married Eleanor IAMS, daughter of Reason IAMS and Phoebe CLARK, on 25 Feb 1835 in Pennsylvania. Eleanor was born on 2 Apr 1815 in Cranes Creek, Greene Co., PA, died on 24 Feb 1907 in Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA at age 91, and was buried in Feb 1907 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

General Notes:
Eleanor Iams

Problem: Some researchers list the date of birth as 2 Apr 1814. According to the 1904 newspaper article her date of birth was clearly listed as April 2, 1815 at Cranes Creek, Greene Co., PA.

NAME-CONFLICT: Mary Ellen Iams; Eleanor Iams; Eleanor Parns; Elenor Parns; Eleanor Panis. Eleanor (Iams) Conger in 1904 newspaper article. Take your pick.

Problem: What was the name of this person? Was this one person or two persons? If two persons, what was the order of the marriages and who was the mother of the children?

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: West Union Cumberland Presbyterian

RESIDENCES: As of 1904, near Dunns Station, Morris Township, Washington, Co., PA.

ANNIVERSARY:
A social event that enlisted the hearty sympathy of a large number of relatives and a host of friends as well, was the celebration Saturday of the 89th anniversary of the birth of Mrs. Eleanor (Iams) Conger which occurred at her home near Dunns Station, Morris Township [Washington Co., PA]. Upwards of 30 (?) people were in attendance at the celebration which has been an annual event for several years past.

Mrs. Conger was born on Cranes Creek, Greene Co., PA on 2 Apr 1815, and when she was four she was removed with her parents to Bakers Fork, where she resided till 1835, the year she was joined in marriage to Ephraim Conger, who died in 1893. The newly wedded couple went to the home that Mrs. Conger still occupies and there for almost three score years and ten, set as the span of human life by the Palmist, she resided, not only doing good as a neighbor but also as a wife and mother. For over six decades she has been an active and consistent member of the West Union Cumberland Presbyterian congregation and old as she is, her seat is seldom vacant in favorable weather. And this 89 year old lady disdains the use of a horse and carriage but climbs the hill a half mile long to the house of worship. She does her own housekeeping too, and seems to resent any proffered assistance from the younger people.

Twelve children blessed this union of Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams, eight of whom are still living and most of whom were gathered at the old home Saturday to be with their mother on her natal day. They are: Hiram, Elias and Albert Conger and Mrs. Hamilton Penn, all residing in the vicinity of the family home. Mrs. Mary Longdon and Mrs. Oliver Mattox of Washington, [PA]; Mrs. Joseph Dunn of Greene County and Mrs. Wm. Penn of Nebraska City, Neb. Mrs. Conger has 21 great-grandchildren. She is the oldest person residing in Morris Township and, with the single exception of a slight deafness, retains all her faculties.
(Source: 1904 Washington Co., PA newspaper article, included photograph - furnished by David Dodd and extracted by Robert Guilinger)

CEMETERY: Eleanor Conger, b. 4/2/1814, d. 2/24/1907; West Union Cemetery,
Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

COMMENT: A webpage on the Family Tree Maker's Genealogy Site lists this person and her ancestors as:
Eleanor Iiams
Rezin
Richard
John
Richard
William
Robert I'ans
Alexander Innes
Robert
James

+ 680 F i. Emeline CONGER was born on 24 Jul 1836 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA.

+ 681 F ii. Mary CONGER was born on 3 Dec 1838 in West Union, Greene Co., PA.

682 F iii. Debora CONGER was born on 25 Sep 1840 in West Union, Greene Co., PA and died before 1904.

General Notes:
Debora Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

Birth: Film #: 170881, Page #: 456, Ordinance #: 26093
25 Sep 1840, Debora Conger, West Union, Greene, Pennsylvania

DEATH: According to David M. Dodd, she died in infancy.

+ 683 M iv. Elias CONGER was born on 21 Apr 1842 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died on 24 Jan 1912 at age 69, and was buried in Jan 1912 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

+ 684 M v. John Calvin CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1844 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died on 27 May 1892 at age 48, and was buried in May 1892 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

+ 685 M vi. B. Frank CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1846 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died on 8 Apr 1885 at age 39, and was buried in Apr 1885 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

+ 686 M vii. Hiram CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1848 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died in 1912 at age 64, and was buried in 1912 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

+ 687 F viii. Phoebe Jane CONGER was born on 23 May 1850 in West Union, Greene Co., PA.

688 F ix. Sarah Anne CONGER was born on 6 Aug 1852 and died in 1855 in West Union, Greene Co., PA at age 3.

General Notes:
Sarah Anne Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

RELATIONSHIP: Sarah Ann and Martha E. Conger were twins.

Problem: Were her dates, b. 6 Aug 1852, d. 1855 as suggested by some or d. 4 Apr 1861 as read from the tombstone?

CEMETERY: Sarah Anne Conger, d. 4/4/1861, aged 11yr, 8mo, 12da, dau. of E. & Ellen Conger; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA [Note: Calculated birthdate, 23 Feb 1849. REH]
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

+ 689 F x. Martha E. CONGER was born about 6 Aug 1852 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA.

+ 690 F xi. Hannah CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1854 in West Union, Greene Co., PA.

+ 691 M xii. Albert Benton CONGER was born about 31 Jul 1856 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died on 11 Feb 1920 about age 63, and was buried in Feb 1920 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

232. William Henry Harrison CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1813 in Washington Co., PA, died on 31 Mar 1852 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA at age 38, and was buried in Apr 1852 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Henry Harrison Conger

PARENTS: David Conger, Jr. and Sarah Welch

AKA: Harrison Conger

Film #: 170878, Page #: 427, Ordinance #: 20712
25 Oct 1813, William Henry Harrison Cogner, Washington Co., Pennsylvania

MARRIAGE: William Henry Harrison Conger was married twice. His 1st wife was Martha Auld and his 2nd wife was Eliabeth Longdon.

CEMETERY: William Henry Harrison, Conger, d. 3/31/1852, aged 33yr, 5mo, 7da; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

William married Martha AULD in Feb 1841. Martha was born in Jun 1818 in Washington Co., PA and died on 28 Oct 1846 in Washington Co., PA at age 28.

+ 692 F i. Caroline CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1842 and died after 1934 in Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA.

+ 693 F ii. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 14 Jul 1843 in Washington Co., PA and died on 19 Aug 1891 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA at age 48.

William next married Elizabeth LONGDON, daughter of John LONGDON and Mary MILLER, in 1848. Elizabeth was born on 2 May 1826 and died in 1914 at age 88.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Longdon

SPOUSE: Elizabeth Longdon was the 2nd wife of William Henry Harrison Conger.

SPOUSE: William Loughman was the 2nd husband of Elizabeth (Longdon) Conger.
She was his 2nd spouse. They were married Abt. 1853.

BIRTH-MARRIAGE: William Loughman, b. 22 Oct 1822, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA;
s/o David and Christine (Fonner) Loughman. He was twice married (1) 1846 to
Mary J. Day, she died in 1852 (2) Elizabeth (Longdon) Conger, d/o John and Mary
(Miller) Longdon, the widow of Harrison Conger (William Henry Harrison Conger).
The daughter of William and Elizabeth Loughman, Hannah C. Loughman, married
John Conger.
(Source: Bates History of Greene Co., PA, p. 805 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

695 F i. Mary Anne CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1848 and died on 13 Jul 1883 at age 34.

233. Elizabeth WRIGHT was born on 18 Dec 1799 in Virginia and was buried in Homer, Champaign Co., IL, Old Homer Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Wright

PARENTS: Reuben Wright and Mary E. Conger

AKA: Mary Reedman on headstone.

BIRTH: Birth also listed as, Abt. 1793

BIRTH: In the biographical sketch of Thomas and Nancy (Redman) Freeman, the birth place of Elizabeth Wright is said to be Virginia. This remains to be proven.

BIRTH-MOTHER: Death Certificate of Ruben Redman, LDS Film #0196553, Grays Harbor, Record 132. Apparently lists the birth place of his mother, Elizabeth Wright, as, New Jersey.

CENSUS-BIRTH: 1850, in Vermilion Co., IL, p. 260, lines 23-28, listed as "head of the house." Apparently this record lists: b. Abt. 1813, Pennsylvania.

Elizabeth married John REDMAN. John was born on 17 Jun 1792 in Virginia, died after 8 Jun 1846, and was buried after 8 Jun 1846 in Homer, Champaign Co., IL, Old Homer Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Redman

Problem: Was the surname, Redmond or Redman? CFA II, Redman. John Redman in the 1820 census of Monroe Co., OH in Salem Twp., gone by 1830. Mary E. Palmer states the spelling primarily used was Redman, sometimes Redmond or Redmon.

FATHER-QUESTION: Could this be the father of John Redman?
Census: 1820, in Monroe Co., OH, Salem Twp., p. 121a
Reubin Redman
Males:
00-10, 4; 10-16, 1; 16-18, O; 18-26, 0; 26-45, 0; 45&up, 1
Females:
00-10, 3; 10-16, 0; 16-26, 0; 26-45, 1; 45&up, 0
(Source: The Federal Census Monroe County, Ohio 1820-1830-1840 - Monroe County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society)

Census: 1820, in Monroe Co., OH, Salem Twp., p. 121a
John Redman
Males:
00-10, 1; 10-16, 0; 16-18, O; 18-26, 0; 26-45, 1; 45&up, 0
Females:
00-10, 0; 10-16, 0; 16-26, 1; 26-45, 0; 45&up, 0
[Note: Next person listed was David Right [sic]
(Source: The Federal Census Monroe County, Ohio 1820-1830-1840 - Monroe County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society)

EMIGRATION-CENSUS: The Redman family must have left Monroe Co., OH very early as there is no record of any Redman families in the 1830 or 1840 census of this county.

RESEARCHER: Information about John Redman and Elizabeth Wright and their children was submitted to World Family Tree, CD 2 #1985, by Phyllis J. Freeman. Mary Ellen Palmer shared it with Richard E. Henthorn.

BIOGRAPHY: Thomas Freeman on the 16th of August, 1849, was united in marriage with Miss Nancy Redman, who was born in Monroe County, Ohio, in the same year as himself [1826], and on the 16th of the month following that of his own birth [April].

Her parents were John and Elizabeth (Wright) Redman, natives of Virginia, the former born 1792, and the latter Dec. 18, 1779. They passed to their long home years ago. The children of the parents of Mrs. Freeman were born as follows:
Reuben, Feb. 10, 1820;
Mary, Sept. 11, 1821;
Sarah, Nov. 15, 1822;
Hettie, Dec. 28, 1824;
Nancy, March 16, 1826;
Rachel and Ruth (twins), Nov. 27, 1828;
John, Feb. 10, 1831;
Martha, March 4, 1833;
Elias, April 21, 1835;
Isaac, now deceased, July 22, 1837;
Rebecca, July 4, 1840;
and Clarinda, Jan. 4, 1844., and died June 08, 1846 in Illinois
[Note: This may or may not be an exact extraction of the biography as found in the source cited below. REH]
(Source: Chapman Bros., Portrait and Biographical Album of Champaign Co. (IL), (1887), p. 702/3)

DEATH: Probably died before 1850 as he is not listed in the census of Vermilion Co., IL.

+ 697 M i. Reuben REDMAN was born about 10 Feb 1820 in Ohio, died on 18 Apr 1917 in Melbourne, Grays Harbor Co., WA about age 97, and was buried on 20 Apr 1917 in Melbourne, Grays Harbor Co., WA, Melbourne Cemetery.

+ 702 F vi. Rachel REDMAN was born on 27 Nov 1828 and died on 16 Jan 1850 at age 21.

+ 703 F vii. Ruth REDMAN was born on 27 Nov 1828 and died on 3 Jun 1851 at age 22.

705 F ix. Martha REDMAN was born on 4 Mar 1833 in Illinois and died on 29 Nov 1898 at age 65.

General Notes:
Martha Redman

CENSUS: 1850, in Vermilion Co., IL

SPOUSE: Martha Redman was the 3rd spouse of Benjamin H. Towner.

Martha married Benjamin H. TOWNER on 13 May 1852 in Vermilion Co., IL. Benjamin was born on 19 Oct 1826 in Vigo Co., IL and died on 28 Sep 1903 in Rochester, Fulton Co., IN at age 76.

General Notes:
Benjamin H. Towner

RELATIONSHIP: Benjamin H. Towner was married to twin sisters, Rachel and Ruth Redman, in that order. He later married their sister, Martha.

707 M xi. Isaac REDMAN was born on 22 Jul 1837 in Illinois and died before 1887.

General Notes:
Isaac Redman

CENSUS: 1850, in Vermilion Co., IL

DEATH: Deceased at the time the biographical sketch of Thomas and Nancy Freeman was written. Died between 5 Sep 1850 and 1887.

708 F xii. Rebecca REDMAN was born on 4 Jul 1840 in Illinois and died on 21 Aug 1846 in Illinois at age 6.

General Notes:
Rebecca Redman

DEATH: Apparently not listed in the 1850 census of Vermilion Co., IL. Barbara Turner lists, death as, 21 Aug 1846 in Illinois.

709 F xiii. Clarinda REDMAN was born on 4 Jan 1844 in Illinois and died on 8 Jun 1846 in Illinois at age 2.

239. Hannah Jane WRIGHT was born between 1804 and 1807 in Pennsylvania and died after 1880 in Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
Hannah Jane Wright

PARENTS: Reuben Wright and Mary E. Conger

ERROR: The 1870 Monroe Co., OH census lists, OH as the place of birth. She was born in PA.

BIRTH-MARRIAGE According to Robert Guilinger, Hannah Jane Wright, b. 1804, married Jesse Henthorn.

Census: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Green Twp. 141.

Hannah married Jesse HENTHORN, son of William HENTHORN Jr. {3T4L-CL} and Margaret UNKNOWN, about 1828. Jesse was born on 15 Jan 1803 in Virginia and died on 29 May 1878 at age 75.

General Notes:
Jesse Henthorn

PARENTS: William Henthorn and Margaret

BIRTH: He was born according to one account in 1804 in VA, which later became WV.

Problem: Was the date of birth, 15 Jan 1803 or in 1806?

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Salem Twp. #5/5, 4 Sep 1850
Jesse Henthorn, 46, m. farmer, $300, VA; Hannah, 46, f. PA;
Merinda, 20, f. OH; Andrew, 18, m. farmer OH: Elijah, 15, m. farmer, OH;
Isaac, 13, m. OH; Nancy, 7, f. OH; Julia, 4, f. OH

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Salem Twp. (P.O. Clarington) 1003/1003, p.
146, 24 Jul 1860
Jesse Henthorn, 57, m. farmer, /500, VA; Hannah, 56, f. domestic, PA
Marinda, 29, f. domestic, OH; Isaac, 22, m. farmer, OH; Nancy, 17, f.
domestic, OH; Julianne, 14, f.OH
(Furnished by June Thompson and Gordon Paul)

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Green Twp. #207/206, p. 99
Jesse Henthorn, 64, VA, farmer; Hannah, 61, OH, keep house
Marinda, 38, OH, help mother; Isaac, 31, OH, laborer; Nancy, 30, OH,
help mother
[Note: the birth place of Hannah is in error in this census. She was
born in PA not OH.]
(1870 Census data furnished by Estral Tennant)

RESIDENCES: They lived in Clarington, Monroe Co., OH.

PROBATE-LAND: Jesse Henthorn died in fee simple. A Quit Claim deed by Andrew J. to Hannah Henthorn was recorded in Vol. 37, page 67. A Quit Claim deed by Hannah Henthorn and all to Elijah Henthorn was recorded 30 Jul 1880, Vol. 37, page 72. A Warranty deed from Elijah Henthorn to John W. Shaw was recorded on 15 May 1884, Vol. 41, page 336.
(Furnished by Shirley J. Craib)

General Notes:
Merinda Henthorn

PARENTS: Jesse Henthorn and Hannah Jane Wright

Birth date of Sep 1829, Monroe, OH from the IGI which spells her name Marinda.
Birth: Batch #: 8606401, Sheet #: 41, Source Call #: 1396167

Problem: Was her name, Marinda or Merinda?

Problem: Was the date of birth, Sep 1829 or in 1832?

+ 711 M ii. Andrew Jackson HENTHORN was born about Oct 1832 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 18 Oct 1910 in Jerusalem, Monroe Co., OH about age 78.

General Notes:
Isaac Henthorn

PARENTS: Jesse Henthorn and Hannah Jane Wright

Birth month from the IGI.
Birth: Batch #: 8606401, Sheet #: 41, Source Call #: 1396167

+ 714 F v. Nancy HENTHORN was born between 1840 and 1843 in Monroe Co., OH and died about 1921.

+ 715 F vi. Julia Anne HENTHORN was born on 8 Apr 1846 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 30 May 1877 at age 31.

241. John Conger WRIGHT was born on 16 May 1811 in Greene Co., PA, died on 14 Jul 1890 in Sharron Twp., Appanoose Co., IA at age 79, and was buried in Jul 1898 in Appanoose Co., IA, Wright Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Conger Wright

PARENTS: Reuben Wright and Mary E. Conger

AKA: John C. Wright

RELATIONSHIP: John C. Wright was the great-great grandfather of Charles Thomas "Tom" Stevens who researched the John Conger Wright family.

RELATIONSHIP: John Conger Wright married McElroy sisters, Margaret and Lucinda who were daughters of Jesse and Sarah McElroy.

RESEARCHER: Charles T. (Tom) Stevens; 1203 Fairview Road; Columbia, MO 65203-0809 (as of July 1995)

Census: 1830, in Monroe Co., OH
John Conger was living in the home of Jesse McElroy, his future, father-in-law.
(Furnished by Tom Stevens)

BIOGRAPHY:
John C. Wright married Margaret McElroy in 1833 and lived in Adams Township, [Monroe Co., OH] for at least twelve years. We presume her to be buried in Monroe Co., OH. Margaret's youngest daughter, Mary Ann also died in Monroe Co. as did Margaret's uncle and aunt, John and Nancy McElroy.
(Source: Monroe County Ohio Families, p. 238 - written by Eric A. Stevens)

EMIGRATION: In 1847 John Conger Wright and his family left Monroe Co., OH. They traveled via the Ohio River and the Mississipi River to Keokuk, Iowa. From there they went overland by covered wagon to Appanoose Co., IA. With him was his 2nd wife and 4 children from his first marriage and 1 from his second marriage.

OCCUPATION: He was a cooper and could make good oak barrels to sell for $1 each. CFA II, p. 458, farmer.

RESIDENCES: Upon arrival in Appanoose Co., IA he first settled about six miles west of Moulton, near the old Goose Lake.

Census: 1850, in Appanoose Co., IA, Center Twp., 3/3
John C. Wright, 39, farmer, PA; Lucinda, 23, OH
Melissa, 16, OH; William, 14, OH; Reuben, 12, OH; Jesse, 11, OH
Isaiah, 4, OH; Margaret, 1, IA
[Note: In the next residence, 4/4, on the census Sarah McElroy, age 55 was listed. This was probably the mother of Lucinda McElroy Wright. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

OCCUPATION: The Appanoose Agricultural Society held a County Fair on 5 Oct 1855. J.C. Wright took 2nd place prize for best mare colt.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: John C. Wright acquired land in Township 68, Range 17, District of Chariton.
(Source: Land Patent Book 1, Purchasers of Land Before 1856 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1856, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., #155/155
Note: () = years in state
John C. Wright, 49, PA (8); Lucinda, 28, OH (8)
Malissa, 22, OH (8); William, 20, OH (8); Reuben, 18, OH, (8)
Jesse, 16, OH (8); Isaiah, 10, OH (8); Milton, 5, IA (5)
Sarah, 2, IA (2); Elizabeth, 0, IA (0)
Note: The Gilbert McCoy family was recorded just prior to this entry.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Twp., 650/621
John C. Wright, 48, OH, farmer, $1800, $600; Lucinda, 32, wife, OH;
Melissa, 25, OH; Reuben, 21, OH; Jesse, 19, OH; Isaiah, 14, OH;
Milton, 9, IA; Sarah, 6, IA; Elizabeth, 4, IA
[Note: Some say that this census shows the state of birth of John C. Wright as PA. A photocopy of the census page, 637 clearly indicates everyone in this household through Isiah, age 14 was born in Ohio, with the word written out. REH]
(Furnished by Tom Stevens)

MARRIAGE: John C. Wright to Elizabeth Cochran, 8 Mar 1863 in Appanoose Co., IA; Book 2, p. 13 [Note: This is Mrs. Thomas Cochran. REH]
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Twp., 96/98
John C. Wright, 59, PA, farmer, $3200, $1288; Elizabeth, 53, OH, keephouse
Milton, 19, IA, at home; Sarah, 16, IA, at home; Elizabeth, 14, IA, at
home; Issac Cochran, 22, farmer, $130, IA; Samantha Cochran, 14, IA
[Note: Issac Cochran and Samantha Cochran were probably children of
Elizabeth Cochran from an earlier marriage.]
(Furnished by Tom Stevens)

Census: 1880, in Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Twp., 408/425
[Note: father and mother's birth place listed with each person, father first]
John C. Wright, 69, PA, farmer, MD, NJ; Elizabeth, 63, OH, wife, keeps
house, PA, PA; Milton, 29, IA, farm hand, PA, OH;
Ellis, 10, IA, granddaughter?, at school, IA, IA (marked Maimed,
Crippled, Bedridden or other)
[Note: The name of the last person listed might have read, Ellis, Samantha. REH]
(Furnished by Tom Stevens)

BIOGRAPHY:
John C. Wright, farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Centerville, [IA]; born 16 May 1811, in Greene Co., Pa. When an infant, came to Monroe Co., Ohio, with his parents; in 1847, came to Appanoose Co., Iowa, he being one of the oldest settlers of this county; owns 124 acres of land, valued at $25.00 per acre.

Married Margaret McElroy in 1833, she was born in 1816, in Ohio, died in 1845; they had five children, three living; Melissa, William and Reuben.

Second marriage to Lucinda McElroy [first wife's sister] in 1845; she was born 9 Jul 1827, died 24 July 1862, in Iowa; they had four children: Isaiah, Milton, Sarah and Elizabeth.

Third marriage to, Mrs. Elizabeth Cochran, 8 March 1863, she was born 9 Sep 1816 in Hamilton Co., Ohio; she came to this county with her husband [John Wesley Cochran,] in 1845, he died 30 Sep 1855, in this township. [Elizabeth Cochran Wright died on 23 Mar 1902, age 85 years, 6 months, 14 days. She was buried in New Salem Cemetery, Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.] Democrat. (Sharon Township)
[Note: Text in [] added by Robert Guilinger and Joyce Posey. REH]
(Source: History of Appanoose Co., Iowa 1878, page 544 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

QUESTION: Delm Bayley reported that he died on 14 Jul 1890 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Can anyone cite a source for Centerville as the place of death?

CONFLICT-CEMETERY: Some say she was buried at the Wright Cemetery. Duane L. Jones thinks that the cemetery is Brannon Cemetery. He writes, From the book, Appanoose Co., IA Cemeteries of Sharon Township that I found at the courthouse, there is a picture of the tombstone of, Martha A., wife of William Wright, with the death date of March 28, 1871, age 32y, 2m, 10d. Another picture on the same page #1 is that of J. Wright's tombstone, stating that he died July 14, 1890, age 79y, 1m, 28d.

CEMETERY: The Old Wright Cemetery became the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA

John married Margaret Mc_ELROY, daughter of Jesse Mc_ELROY and Sarah UNKNOWN, about 1833 in Monroe Co., OH. Margaret was born on 23 Feb 1816 in Ohio and died about May 1844 in Monroe Co., OH about age 28.

General Notes:
Margaret McElroy

EMIGRATION: Parents emigrated from Monroe Co., Ohio to Appanoose Co., IA.

REFERENCE: An article on the McElroy family appears in "Monroe County Ohio Families," page 226, submitted by Charles "Tom" Stevens. Much of the article deals with Samuel McElroy, brother of Margaret. Apparently he had returned to Monroe Co., Ohio from Appanoose County, Iowa in order to marry. Shortly after marriage he became ill and died in Nov 1852. It is not clear why Samuel McElroy chose to spent the last 5 weeks of his life living with Stephen and Sarah Randall Henthorn in Washington Twp., Monroe Co., OH. He was most certainly sick and needed someone to care for him. In 1853 Stephen Henthorn submitted a bill for $31.80 for reimbursement of expenses incurred during the care of Samuel McElroy. The bill was found in the estate papers of Samuel McElroy. It was common to bill the estate for care given to a sick person and the bills were usually honored by law as long as costs were reasonable.

Problem: Did she die in Monroe Co., OH or as suggested by Tom Stevens, in Preston, Randolph Co., IL?

+ 716 F i. Melissa WRIGHT was born on 8 Apr 1834 in Monroe Co., OH, died in 1881 in Henry Co., MO at age 47, and was buried in 1881 in Henry Co., MO, Norris Cemetery.

+ 717 M ii. William M. WRIGHT was born on 11 May 1836 in Monroe Co., OH, died about 8 Mar 1921 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS about age 84, and was buried in Mar 1921 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS, Maple Grove Cemetery.

+ 718 M iii. Reuben WRIGHT was born on 14 May 1838 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 23 Aug 1919 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA at age 81, and was buried in Aug 1919 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jesse Wright

NEVER_MARRIED-SEX: Mr. Jesse Wright never married. He was listed as male in the 1850 Ohio census and the 1860 Iowa census according to Robert Guilinger.

720 F v. Mary Anne WRIGHT was born on 31 May 1843 in Monroe Co., OH and died in 1843 in Monroe Co., OH.

John next married Lucinda Mc_ELROY, daughter of Jesse Mc_ELROY and Sarah UNKNOWN, about 1845 in Ohio. Lucinda was born on 9 Jul 1827 in Ohio and died on 24 Jul 1862 in Appanoose Co., IA at age 35.

General Notes:
Lucinda McElroy

SPOUSE: Lucinda McElroy was the 2nd wife of John Conger Wright.

EMIGRATION: Parents emigrated from Monroe Co., Ohio to Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 721 M i. Isaiah M. WRIGHT was born on 21 Aug 1846 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 19 Dec 1923 at age 77.

722 F ii. Margaret WRIGHT was born on 15 Jan 1849 in Appanoose Co., IA and died in 1850 at age 1.

+ 724 F iv. Sarah E. WRIGHT was born on 28 Dec 1853 in Appanoose Co., IA and was buried in Kay Co., OK, Mt. Olive Cemetery.

John next married Elizabeth RICHARDS on 8 Mar 1863 in Appanoose Co., IA. Elizabeth was born about 9 Sep 1816 in Hamilton Co., OH, died on 23 Mar 1902 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA about age 85, and was buried in Mar 1902 in Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, New Salem Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mrs. Elizabeth Cochran

EMIGRATION: John Wesley and Elizabeth Cochran came to Van Buren Co., IA about 1840.

AKA: Elizabeth Richards; Mrs. Elizabeth Cochran; Granny Wright

QUESTION: How do we know that her maiden name was, Elizabeth Richards?

Census: 1856, Iowa state census, in Appanoose Co., IA, Abt. Dec 1855, 162/162
Elizabeth Cochran, widow, f. 39, OH, 15 years in Iowa
Mary A., f., 20, OH, 15 years in Iowa
James, m., 18, OH, 15 years in Iowa
William, m. 15, IA, 15 years in Iowa
Harvey, m. 12, IA, 12 years in Iowa
Issac, m. 8, IA, 8 years in Iowa
Samantha, f. IA, less than a year old, 0 years in Iowa
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

SPOUSE-NO_ISSUE: Mrs. Elizabeth Cochran was the 3rd wife of John Conger Wright.
They had no issue. Cochran was her surname from a previous marriage to John Wesley Cochran who had died 30 Sep 1855 in Appanoose Co., IA. (See 1870 census).

CHILD: Her son, Harvey Cochran married Rebecca McCoy, daughter of Gilbert McCoy and Sarah Mellott. Tom Stevens reports that she had many children before marrying John Conger Wright.

CEMETERY: New Salem Cemetery, Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA; Row 19; listed on the gravestone, Elizabeth Cochran, Mar 23, 1902, 85 yr, 6 mo, 14 da; w/o JW.
[Note: J.W. probably stands for John Conger Wright, her 3rd husband. Birthdate calculated is: Abt. 9 Sep 1816. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

242. Eunice CONGER was born on 13 Jul 1794 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died on 13 Nov 1881 at age 87.

Eunice married William BAKER on 19 Oct 1815. William was born about 1790 in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., NY.

726 F i. Elizabeth BAKER was born about 1816 in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., NY.

727 F ii. Fanny BAKER was born about 1817 in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., NY.

728 M iii. Azariah BAKER was born about 1819 in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., NY.

729 M iv. Thomas BAKER was born on 23 Dec 1821 in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., NY.

730 M v. Benjamin Franklin BAKER was born on 8 Aug 1823 in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., NY.

731 M vi. Aaron Younglove BAKER was born in 1827 in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., NY.

732 F vii. Mary BAKER was born in 1831 in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., NY.

244. Rachel CONGER was born on 18 Jun 1798 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

Rachel married James TELFORD on 14 Nov 1821. James was born about 1790 in Washington Co., NY and died in 1846 in Crawford Co., OH about age 56.

+ 736 M iv. John Conger TELFORD was born on 13 Mar 1829 in Seneca Co., OH, died on 28 Mar 1896 in Olathe, Johnson Co., KS at age 67, and was buried in Mar 1896 in Olathe, Johnson Co., KS.

247. John Baker CONGER was born on 1 Oct 1806 in Hammondsport, Steuben Co., NY and died in 1871 in Wyandot Co., OH at age 65.

General Notes:
John Baker Conger

Problem: Where was he born, Cambridge, Washington Co., NY or Hammondsport,
Steuben Co., NY, as listed in CFA II, p. 138?

CENSUS: 1850, in Wyandot Co., OH

John married Beulah CARSON in 1830 in Bath, Steuben Co., NY. Beulah was born about 3 Sep 1806 in New York, died on 7 Mar 1881 in Ohio about age 74, and was buried in Mar 1881 in Sycamore, Wyandot Co., OH, Pleasant View Cemetery.

General Notes:
Beulah Carson

DEATH: 7 Mar 1881 at the age of 74 years, 6 months, 4 days. Birth date
calculated: Abt. 3 Sep 1806.

740 M i. Azariah Winfield CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1831 in Penn Yan, Yates Co., NY and died on 20 Apr 1905 at age 73.

+ 742 M iii. Abraham CONGER was born on 21 Jul 1836 in Seneca Co., OH and died on 31 May 1905 in Lewis Center, Delaware Co., OH at age 68.

+ 744 M v. Myron B. CONGER was born on 15 Jan 1843 in New York, died on 24 Feb 1904 in Sycamore, Wyandot Co., OH at age 61, and was buried in Feb 1904 in Sycamore, Wyandot Co., OH, Pleasant View Cemetery.

249. Aaron CONGER was born about 1812 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died on 22 Aug 1843 in Washington Co., IA about age 31.

General Notes:
Electa Fisher

SPOUSE: After the death of Aaron Conger she married, Daniel Pringle and had a son, Amos Pringle. Both lived in Texas in the 1880s.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 3 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

NAME-CONFLICT: Electa Unknown, CFA I, p. 3; Electa Fisher, CFA II, p. 300 & p. 713

+ 747 M i. William J. CONGER was born about 1834 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died on 31 Jul 1887 in Ludington, Mason Co., MI about age 53.

+ 748 F ii. Sarah Elizabeth CONGER was born on 11 Jun 1839 in Ohio and died on 20 Apr 1914 in Sibley, Osceola Co., IA at age 74.

250. William Dennis CONGER was born on 10 May 1814 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died on 1 Apr 1866 in Washington, Washington Co., IA at age 51.

William married Araminta BISHOP in 1840. Araminta was born in 1819 in Washington.

+ 750 M i. Dennis CONGER was born on 9 May 1842 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 9 Nov 1914 in Hazelton, Barber Co., KS at age 72.

General Notes:
Mary LeFever

RESIDENCES: Lived in English Twp., Keokuk Co., IA in 1860
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 515 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 751 F i. Sarah Elizabeth CONGER was born on 12 Sep 1845 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 21 Apr 1878 at age 32.

+ 753 F iii. Clarissa CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1849 and died on 17 Feb 1869 at age 19.

+ 754 F iv. Rose Anna CONGER was born on 24 Mar 1851 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 30 Jun 1895 at age 44.

+ 755 F v. Mary Jane CONGER was born on 12 May 1854 in Washington, Washington Co., IA.

+ 756 M vi. William Buchanan CONGER was born on 8 Aug 1856 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 23 Apr 1934 in Okaton, Jones Co., SD at age 77.

+ 757 F vii. Arena CONGER was born on 16 Apr 1859 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 31 Jan 1884 at age 24.

253. Jonathan Clark CONGER was born on 18 Sep 1819 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died on 2 Nov 1904 in Washington, Washington Co., IA at age 85.

General Notes:
Jonathan Clark Conger

AKA: Listed as Clark Conger in wedding record of daughter, Marietta.

RECOLLECTIONS: Jonathan Clark Conger House - Washington, Iowa
Ella Conger Hartmann of Davenport, Iowa sent a note card to Job C. Conger. On the front was a very nice drawing labeled, "Home of Washington County Historical Society - Since 1848."

On the backside is printed the following, "Jonathan Clark Conger, an early pioneer in Washington County became wealthy buying and selling land. He died in 1904 and bequeated the house to his daughter, Clara (Mrs. C.J. Wilson).

For many years this house was the center of Washington's social life. It is being restored to its former splendor and is considered a showplace of 19th Century living.

The original brick farm house built in 1848, was enlarged after the Civil War by Conger and is not the Museum and headquarters for Washington County Iowa Historical Society.
(Source: Conger Confab, March 2000, p. 11)

Jonathan married Jane SLOAN on 30 Dec 1840. Jane was born in Washington, Washington Co., IA.

760 M i. Oliver CONGER was born on 5 Apr 1842 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 5 Sep 1845 at age 3.

+ 762 F iii. Florence Clarinda CONGER was born on 25 Sep 1847 in Washington, Washington Co., IA.

763 U iv. Orvan CONGER was born on 22 Jan 1850 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 19 Jun 1853 at age 3.

+ 764 F v. Clara CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1852 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 24 Mar 1930 in Washington, Washington Co., IA at age 77.

765 F vi. Medora CONGER was born on 9 Feb 1854 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 4 May 1881 at age 27.

General Notes: COMMENT: Underlined in CFA I, but there is no family group record.

254. Clarissa CONGER was born on 3 Nov 1820 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died on 16 May 1887 at age 66.

Clarissa married Harrison R. STRATTON on 2 Jun 1841. Harrison was born in 1818 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

General Notes: AKA: Harrison R. Stratton (CFA I, p. 333); Harrison B. Stratton (CFA I, p. 792)

766 F i. Mary STRATTON was born on 6 Mar 1842 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

767 F ii. Eunice A. STRATTON was born on 4 Feb 1844 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

768 M iii. David W. STRATTON was born on 18 Feb 1845 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

769 M iv. John C. STRATTON was born on 18 Feb 1854 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

770 F v. Alice C. STRATTON was born on 17 Mar 1858 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

255. Allen Fish CONGER was born on 3 Oct 1822 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died in 1899 in Kansas at age 77.

General Notes:
Allen Fish Conger

CENSUS: Family data in CFA II, p. 54 from 1880 census.

+ 771 M i. Elmer Elsworth CONGER was born on 15 Oct 1854 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died about 1947 in Kent, King Co., WA about age 93.

+ 772 M ii. Charles Fish CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1856 in Washington, Washington Co., IA.

+ 773 M iii. Allen Alonzo CONGER was born on 8 Dec 1857 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died in 1927 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 70.

+ 774 M iv. William Henry CONGER was born on 8 Apr 1859 in Washington, Washington Co., IA.

+ 777 M vii. Julius Albert CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1869 in Kansas and died in Sep 1969 at age 99.

Henry married Orre M. LEWIS on 23 Sep 1847. Orre was born on 30 Aug 1818 and died on 13 Feb 1885 at age 66.

+ 784 M v. Earl Allan CONGER was born on 14 Mar 1858 and died on 18 Feb 1926 at age 67.

785 F vi. Orre Elizabeth CONGER was born on 15 Jan 1863 and died on 9 May 1953 at age 90.

262. Jonathan CONGER was born about Aug 1817 in Pike Co., IN and died on 1 May 1859 in Klamath Lake, Klamath Co., OR about age 41.

General Notes:
Jonathan Conger

PARENTS: Sebastian Conger and Matilda Davidson

LAND-RESIDENCES: Jonathan Conger took a donation land clain in Lane county, Oregon in what is now Eugene, OR. He was killed by Indians in S. Oregon. Hannah (Crow) Conger sold out and moved to Eastern Washington, near her brothers. When son, John, was old enough he returned and bought part of the land, now owned by his granddaughter, Louise Nickels.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 334 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIRTH-CHILDREN: First 6 children born in Pike Co., IN, others probably Lane Co., OR (CFA II, p. 148)

Jonathan married Hannah CROWE, daughter of John CROW and Elizabeth HOWELL, on 23 Feb 1840 in Pike Co., IN. Hannah was born in 1821 in Gibson Co., IN.

General Notes:
Hannah Crowe

NAME-CONFLICT: Hannah Crow; Hannah Crowe (CFA II, p. 387 & 717)

MARRIAGE: She was married 20 Sep 1861 at Lane Co., OR to Robert Embrick. (CFA II, p. 717) Robert Emerick (CFA II, p. 719)

CENSUS-RESIDENCES: Living with her daughter, Charlotte, and husband, James S. Wooley at the time of the 1870 census. [Place of census not listed. REH]

786 M i. Columbus Clayborne CONGER was born on 28 Jan 1842 in Pike Co., IN and died on 23 Dec 1917 at age 75.

General Notes:
Columbus Clayborne Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Claybourne Conger, CFA I; (Columbus) Clayborne Conger (CFA II, p. 148)

General Notes:
Burl Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Barian (Burl?) Conger (CFA II, p. 148)

+ 788 F iii. Isabelle CONGER was born on 2 Dec 1846 in Pike Co., IN and died on 16 Sep 1935 in Duncan, Greenlee Co., AZ at age 88.

+ 790 F v. Charlotte CONGER was born in Mar 1850 in Pike Co., IN and died in 1916 in Oregon at age 66.

794 M ix. James CONGER was born on 10 Jan 1854 in Pike Co., IN and died on 12 Mar 1863 at age 9.

General Notes:
James Conger

DEATH: At age 12, CFA I, p. 334

BIRTH-DEATH: b. 10 Jan 1854, d. 12 Mar 1863 (CFA II, p. 719); also listed in CFA, b. Abt. 1857., d. Abt. 1863

+ 795 M x. John S. CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1855 in Lane Co., OR, died on 6 May 1921 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR at age 65, and was buried in May 1921 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

263. William Jay CONGER was born on 16 Feb 1822 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN, died on 20 Jul 1900 in Pike Co., IN at age 78, and was buried in Jul 1900 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN, Walnut Hills Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Jay Conger

PARENTS: Sebastian Conger and Matilda Davidson

RESIDENCES: According to Mrs. Jack Kinn, 640 Glenview Ave., Oconomowoc, WI 53066, "My mother said the Conger homestead was in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN between Princeton and Hazelton. There was a creek running through the property known as 'Conger Creek' and a Methodist Church near the farm was called, 'Conger Chapel.' There was also a large farm in Madison Twp. which Alice inherited from her parents, and is presently owned by her grandson." Mrs. Kinn's mother was Florence V. Robling Shake, daughter of William Sherman Robling and Essie Patterson.

COMMENT: Daniel Lockwood points out that both Princeton and Hazelton are towns in Gibson county, Indiana and no point between them lies close to Pike Co., IN, the next county to the east. There is a Clay Twp. in Pike Co., IN. There isn't a Clay Twp. in Gibson Co., IN. The homestead was in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN between Princeton and Petersburg.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 523 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

William married Frances STUCKEY on 17 Oct 1848. Frances was born in 1828 and died on 27 Sep 1856 at age 28.

General Notes:
Frances Stuckey

AKA: Fanny

DEATH: 28 Sep 1856, 28 years, 2 mos, with infant son (CFA I, p. 523)

+ 797 F i. Alice CONGER was born on 15 Sep 1849 in Indiana, died on 29 Apr 1925 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 75, and was buried in Apr 1925 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN, Walnut Hills Cemetery.

799 M iii. John CONGER was born on 23 Sep 1853 and died on 27 Feb 1876 at age 22.

General Notes:
John Conger

NEVER_MARRIED: .

PROBATE: John Conger made a will, leaving his possessions to his sister, Alice
Patterson. Three days later he died, supposedly killed by his own gun in a
hunting accident.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 523 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

William next married Mary Frances MARTIN on 1 Mar 1858. Mary died on 10 Oct 1876.

General Notes:
Mary Frances Martin

SPOUSE: Widow of George Bates, probably had 2 daughters. Second spouse of William J. Conger. (CFA II, p. 724)

NAME-CONFLICT: Mary E. Martin Bates, CFA II, p. 347; Mary Frances Bates (CFA II, p. 724)

+ 801 F i. Francis E. CONGER was born on 24 Jan 1861 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN, died on 5 May 1928 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN at age 67, and was buried in May 1928 in Walnut Hills Cemetery.

General Notes:
William J. Conger

REFERENCE: Appears in two places on this page, CFA II, p. 724

BIRTH-CONFLICT: b. 10 Aug 1862 (CFA II, p. 724); "b. 10 Aug 1861, d. 8 Feb 1862" (CFA II, p. 724)

William next married Rachel RITTER. Rachel was buried in Bowman, White River Chapel.

General Notes:
Rachel Ritter

HEALTH_HISTORY-BURIAL: She lost her mind soon after William Conger's death. She was committed to Evansville State Hospital. Her son took care of her and the balance of her estate went to his daughter. She is buried at White River Chapel near Bowman.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 523 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

SPOUSE: Third spouse of William J. Conger.

270. Indiana CONGER was born between 1836 and 1838 in Pike Co., IN and died in 1911.

General Notes:
Indiana Conger

PARENTS: Sebastian Conger and Matilda Davidson

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 1838 (CFA I, p. 459); 1836 (CFA I, p. 770)

Indiana married William NIXON, son of Abraham NIXON and Eliza WHIPPS, about 4 Nov 1855 in Pike Co., IN. William was born in 1832 and died in 1901 in Pike Co., IN at age 69.

General Notes:
William Nixon

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: 4 Mar 1855 (CFA I, p. 770); 4 Nov 1855 (CFA I, p. 459)

804 M ii. Otis J. NIXON was born in 1857 in Pike Co., IN and died in 1925 at age 68.

General Notes:
O. Abraham Nixon

CENSUS: 17 years old in the 1880 census; he disappeared and was never heard from again. (CFA I, p. 770)

273. Electra Ann CATT was born on 22 Nov 1814 in Knox Co., IN and died on 9 May 1856 in Cynthiana, Posey Co., IN at age 41.

Electra married William POLLARD, son of Joseph POLLARD and Elizabeth THORNTON, on 2 Aug 1831 in Carmi, White Co., IL. William was born on 25 May 1799 and died on 25 Aug 1872 in Cynthiana, Posey Co., IN at age 73.

808 M i. Joseph POLLARD was born in Jun 1832 in Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IN and died in Jul 1832.

809 F ii. Pauline POLLARD was born in Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IN and died in Posey Co., IN.

810 F iii. Emma Jane POLLARD was born on 11 Jun 1836 in Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IN and died on 13 Mar 1904 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN at age 67.

811 U iv. Sebra POLLARD was born about 1841 in Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IN and died on 15 Aug 1856 about age 15.

813 M vi. Almanzar Cola POLLARD was born about 1848 in Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IN and died in 1913 about age 65.

General Notes:
Almanzar Cola Pollard

AKA: Almanzar Cola (Colby) Pollard (CFA I, p. 779)

814 F vii. Mary Elizabeth POLLARD was born in Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IN and died in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR.

278. Richard W. CONGER was born on 4 Nov 1833 in Knox Co., IN, died on 23 Mar 1893 in Mason City, Mason Co., IL at age 59, and was buried in Mar 1893 in Mason City, Mason Co., IL.

General Notes:
Richard W. Conger

AKA: Richard W. (Patrick) Conger, CFA I, p. 360

EMIGRATION: Richard and Martha Conger left Indiana in the spring of 1838 with their children, James, b. Abt. 1859; Sarah Jane, 1863,; and Harriet, b. Abt. 1865. They moved to the Clay City area of Clay county, Illinois and then lived in the area of Florina, Xenia and Oskaloosa, all in Clay county, before moving to Mason City, in Mason county, IL, where he was employed in a flour mill. He died and was buried there.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 188 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BURIAL-CONFLICT: Mason City, IA (CFA II, p. 703)

Richard married Martha DAVENPORT on 14 Mar 1858 in Knox Co., IN. Martha was born on 19 Jun 1840 in Kentucky, died on 23 Mar 1923 in Jonathan Creek Twp., Moultrie Co., IL at age 82, and was buried in Mar 1923 in Oskaloosa, Clay Co., IL, Oskaloosa Cemetery.

General Notes:
Martha Davenport

NAME-CONFLICT: Margaret Davenport, CFA I, p. 360; Martha Davenport, CFA II, p. 188 and 296.

DEATH: Died at the home of her daughter, Sarah Drew, in Jonathan Creek Twp., Moultrie Co., IL.

General Notes:
Anna Conger

DEATH: At age, 18 in IL (CFA I, p. 436, CFA II, p. 188)

+ 818 F iv. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 15 Mar 1863 in Knox Co., IN and died on 2 Jun 1944 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL at age 81.

+ 819 F v. Harriet CONGER was born in Nov 1865 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN and died in 1903 in Missouri at age 38.

Harriet married Harrison RODERICK, son of Francis RODERICK and Eleanor JOHNSON, on 1 Oct 1855. Harrison was born on 27 Dec 1829 in Knox Co., IN and died on 19 Jan 1863 in Knox Co., IN at age 33.

821 M ii. Levi RODERICK was born on 21 Jan 1859 in Knox Co., IN and died on 21 Feb 1864 at age 5.

281. Keturah CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1838 in Pike Co., IN and died on 24 Dec 1905 in Knox Co., IN at age 67.

General Notes:
Keturah Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Keturah (Catherine) Conger, CFA I, p. 701

Keturah married Thomas L. BECKES, son of William P. BECKES and Margaret JORDAN, on 1 Dec 1864 in Knox Co., IN. Thomas was born on 18 Nov 1823 in Knox Co., IN and died in Knox Co., IN.

282. Commodore Perry CONGER was born on 15 Dec 1839 in Gibson Co., IN, died about 11 Aug 1911 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN about age 71, and was buried about Aug 1911 in Gibson Co., IN, Old Phillips Cemetery.

General Notes:
Commodore Perry Conger

AKA: Probably called, Perry

DEATH-CONFLICT: 11 Aug 1911 (CFA I, p. 424); 11 Aug 1900 (CFA I, p. 361)

RESIDENCES: Couple lived in Illinois and Arkansas

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

BIBLE: Data from the family Bible in the possession of Leona Hoover Robertson.

Commodore married Lucinda PHILLIPS, daughter of John PHILLIPS and Sarah GARDNER, on 18 Nov 1861 in Gibson Co., IN. Lucinda was born on 12 Mar 1843 in Gibson Co., IN, died on 8 Nov 1924 in Washington, Daviess Co., IN at age 81, and was buried in Nov 1924 in Gibson Co., IN, Old Phillips Cemetery.

+ 828 F i. Sarah Ellen CONGER was born on 17 Nov 1862 in Washington Twp., Gibson Co., IN and died on 2 Jun 1939 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN at age 76.

+ 830 M iii. Joseph Clinton CONGER was born on 24 May 1868 in Gibson Co., IN and died on 17 Mar 1935 in Marmaduke, Greene Co., AR at age 66.

831 F iv. Dora Elizabeth CONGER was born on 8 Aug 1870 and died on 17 Aug 1885 at age 15.

832 M v. Robert Willis CONGER was born on 22 Aug 1872 and died on 20 Aug 1872.

833 M vi. Levi Crawford CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1874 and died on 6 Feb 1877 at age 2.

834 M vii. Charley Homer CONGER was born on 4 Jan 1879 and died about 1930 about age 51.

835 M viii. Thomas Perry CONGER was born on 24 Jan 1881 and died on 2 Oct 1885 at age 4.

General Notes:
Napoleon Bonapart Edwards

OCCUPATION: Wagon and carriage maker, like his father; as of 1875 he was postmaster of Redcloud, Knox Co., IN.

RESIDENCES: Still living in Knox Co., IN as of 1880-1881

AKA: Called, N.B.

Napoleon married Sally ALMY, daughter of Seneca ALMY and Elizabeth TICE, on 26 Oct 1848. Sally died on 15 Feb 1861 in Knox Co., IN.

837 U ii. Seneca EDWARDS was born about 1852 and died on 23 May 1875 about age 23.

+ 838 F iii. Misouria Elizabeth EDWARDS was born on 31 Aug 1858 in Knox Co., IN, died on 19 Feb 1904 in Nr. Francisco, Gibson Co., IN at age 45, and was buried in Feb 1904 in Gibson Co., IN, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Napoleon next married Nancy WALKER on 3 Aug 1861. Nancy was born about 1838 and died on 29 Apr 1867 about age 29.

General Notes:
Nancy Walker

SPOUSE: Nancy Walker was the 2nd spouse of Napoleon Edwards.

DEATH: She died on 29 Apr 1867 at the age of 29. Birth date calculated, Abt.
1838.

Napoleon next married Nancy P. CROW. Nancy was born about 1830 and died on 7 Feb 1876 about age 46.

General Notes:
Nancy P. Crow

SPOUSE: Nancy P. Crow was the 3rd spouse of Napoleon Edwards.

General Notes:
Eliza Unknown

SPOUSE: Fourth spouse of Napoleon Edwards.

NAME: Daniel Lockwood thinks her surname was either, Beadle or Taylor. She had been married before and he thinks her maiden name was Taylor and Beadle was her married name. Her mother was from NJ and her father from NY.

General Notes:
Geroge H. Collins

SPOUSE: George H. Collins was the 2nd spouse of Alice Edwards.

287. John M. EDWARDS was born on 2 Jul 1831 in Knox Co., IN and died on 28 Jan 1862 at age 30.

John married Mary Jane ZIMMERMAN, daughter of John ZIMMERMAN and Elizabeth UNKNOWN, on 1 Jul 1858. Mary was born on 29 Apr 1838.

846 M i. Bill EDWARDS was born on 8 Jun 1859 and died on 4 May 1914 at age 54.

General Notes: COMMENT-DEATH: There was a William Edwards who died of disease during the Civil
War, in 1862, at Helena, AR.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 730 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

849 F ii. Anna M. EDWARDS was born in 1862 and died on 14 Jul 1919 at age 57.

296. James Edward DAVIDSON was born on 7 Oct 1827 in Pike Co., IN and died on 27 Feb 1895 in Pike Co., IN at age 67.

James married Elizabeth ADAMS on 31 Jan 1853 in Pike Co., IN. Elizabeth was born on 7 Feb 1829 in Pike Co., IN and died on 17 Nov 1905 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN at age 76.

853 F i. Mary Jane DAVIDSON was born on 6 Jan 1854 in Pike Co., IN and died on 2 Sep 1870 at age 16.

General Notes:
Mary Jane Davidson

NAME-CONFLICT: Mary Jane (Isabelle) Davidson, CFA I, p. 726

856 F iv. Thirza E. DAVIDSON was born on 9 Jan 1861 in Pike Co., IN and died on 16 Nov 1879 at age 18.

+ 860 M viii. Joseph Adams DAVIDSON was born on 1 Dec 1871 in Pike Co., IN and died in 1939 at age 68.

297. Jane M. DAVIDSON was born on 8 Jan 1831 in Pike Co., IN and died in Aug 1912 at age 81.

Jane married Robert W. PHILLIPS Dr., son of William PHILLIPS and Elizabeth HARVEY, on 19 Dec 1847 in Pike Co., IN. Robert was born about 1822 in Gibson Co., IN and died in 1885 in Pike Co., IN about age 63.

299. Joseph DAVIDSON was born on 5 Apr 1835 in Pike Co., IN and died on 3 May 1871 at age 36.

Joseph married Mary Jane PHILLIPS, daughter of John PHILLIPS and Sally GARDNER, on 15 Sep 1859. Mary was born on 29 Sep 1837 in Gibson Co., IN and died on 6 Oct 1901 in Gibson Co., IN at age 64.

867 M ii. John DAVIDSON was born about 1868 in Gibson Co., IN and died on 20 Oct 1886 about age 18.

868 F iii. Mary Belle DAVIDSON was born in Gibson Co., IN and died in Gibson Co., IN.

869 F iv. Flora DAVIDSON was born in Gibson Co., IN and died in Gibson Co., IN.

300. Daniel Boone DAVIDSON was born on 16 Nov 1836 in Pike Co., IN, died on 21 Jul 1899 in Pike Co., IN at age 62, and was buried in Jul 1899 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Davidson Cemetery.

Daniel married Susanna ADAMS on 8 Oct 1860 in Pike Co., IN. Susanna was born on 11 Mar 1833 in Indiana, died on 27 Aug 1910 in Pike Co., IN at age 77, and was buried in Aug 1910 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Davidson Cemetery.

General Notes:
Susanna Adams

CEMETERY:
Susanna Adams Davidson
Birth: Mar. 11, 1833, Indiana, USA
Death: Aug. 27, 1910, Pike County, Indiana, USA

Spouse:
Wife of Daniel B Davidson

Burial:
Davidson Cemetery, Union, Pike County, Indiana, USA

Created by: Jon Rice
Record added: Mar 05, 2008
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 25085815)

+ 870 M i. George Culmer DAVIDSON was born on 26 Oct 1870 in Pike Co., IN and died on 11 May 1931 at age 60.

871 F ii. Minnie DAVIDSON was born on 26 Jul 1860 in Pike Co., IN, died on 2 Jan 1942 in Pike Co., IN at age 81, and was buried in Jan 1942 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Davidson Cemetery.

General Notes:
Minnie Davidson

NEVER_MARRIED:

CEMETERY:
Minnie Davidson
Birth: Jul. 26, 1860, Pike County, Indiana, USA
Death: Jan. 2, 1942, Pike County, Indiana, USA

Burial:
Davidson Cemetery, Union, Pike County, Indiana, USA
Note: Date of birth and death are recorded on the tombstone of her parents. REH

Created by: Jon Rice, Record added: Mar 05, 2008
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 25085715)

Kate married Unknown LOCKWOOD, son of James LOCKWOOD and Unknown,. Unknown was born in 1866.

873 F iv. Elizabeth DAVIDSON was born on 30 Mar 1864 in Pike Co., IN and died on 31 May 1934 at age 70.

301. Jasper Newton DAVIDSON was born on 13 Oct 1839 in Pike Co., IN, died on 4 Sep 1925 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN at age 85, and was buried in Sep 1925 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN, Princeton IOOF.

Jasper married Phavilla CUNNINGHAM, daughter of John B. CUNNINGHAM and Phoebe Ann KEY, on 31 Dec 1860 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN. Phavilla was born on 13 Dec 1842 in Gibson Co., IN, died on 17 Oct 1898 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN at age 55, and was buried in Oct 1898 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN, Princeton IOOF.

+ 874 F i. Hope DAVIDSON was born on 29 Aug 1862 in Pike Co., IN, died on 17 Feb 1913 at age 50, and was buried in Feb 1913 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN, Princeton IOOF.

+ 876 F iii. Florence DAVIDSON was born on 25 Dec 1865 in Pike Co., IN, died on 9 Jan 1947 at age 81, and was buried in Jan 1947 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN, Princeton IOOF.

877 M iv. Charles Luther DAVIDSON was born on 22 Nov 1867 in Pike Co., IN and died on 6 Jul 1953 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 85.

Charles married Augusta WINKLEMAN. Augusta was born on 1 Apr 1885 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL and died on 15 Jun 1960 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 75.

+ 878 M v. Clarence Yancey DAVIDSON was born on 15 Dec 1869 in Pike Co., IN, died on 29 Dec 1956 at age 87, and was buried in Dec 1956 in Pike Co., IN, Davidson Cemetery.

+ 879 F vi. Phoebe Ann DAVIDSON was born on 21 Dec 1873 in Pike Co., IN, died on 6 Aug 1949 in Pike Co., IN at age 75, and was buried in Aug 1949 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Union IOOF Cemetery.

880 F vii. Octavia DAVIDSON was born on 2 Feb 1877 in Pike Co., IN and died on 10 Oct 1901 at age 24.

881 F viii. Mary Adna DAVIDSON was born on 20 Dec 1878 in Pike Co., IN and died on 22 Feb 1915 at age 36.

+ 882 F ix. Gertrude DAVIDSON was born on 9 Mar 1833 in Pike Co., IN and died in Jan 1968 at age 134.

303. Mary Ann EVANS was born on 5 Oct 1827 in Clay Co., IL and died in Mar 1866 in Clay Co., IL at age 38.

Mary married Walter GILL on 15 Mar 1855. Walter was born about 1828 in England.

General Notes:
Walter Gill

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: 27 Feb 1855 in Clay Co., IL, per WFT Vol. 4

304. Matilda EVANS was born on 12 Nov 1829 in Clay Co., IL, died on 26 Dec 1922 in Stanford, Clay Co., IL at age 93, and was buried in Dec 1922 in Foster Hill Cemetery.

Matilda married Jeremiah DEVORE, son of John DEVORE and Unknown, on 8 Jul 1850 in Clay Co., IL. Jeremiah was born on 21 Jan 1826 in Clay Co., IL, died on 21 Mar 1867 in Clay Co., IL at age 41, and was buried in Mar 1867 in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

305. Rachel Lavina MORGAN was born on 16 Jun 1816 in Cabarrus Co., NC and died on 20 May 1887 in Lowndes Co., AL at age 70.

Rachel married John Lawrence KIRKPATRICK, son of James KIRKPATRICK and Martha Caroline BARR, on 23 Jul 1835. John was born on 7 Aug 1813 in Lancaster Dist., Lancaster Co., SC and died on 12 Sep 1891 in Butler Co., AL at age 78.

890 M i. James Archibald KIRKPATRICK was born on 15 Jun 1836 in Lowndes Co., AL and died on 30 Jun 1862 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 26.

General Notes:
James Archibald Kirkpatrick

MILITARY-DEATH: 30 Jun 1862 at Camp Douglas, Chicago, IL while a prisoner of war.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 353 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

891 F ii. Emily Jane KIRKPATRICK was born on 23 Jul 1838 in Lowndes Co., AL and died on 12 May 1912 in Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL at age 73.

892 F iii. Mary Elizabeth KIRKPATRICK was born on 15 Jun 1840 in Lowndes Co., AL and died on 2 Apr 1844 in , Butler at age 3.

893 F iv. Minerva Ann KIRKPATRICK was born on 19 Dec 1841 in Lowndes Co., AL and died on 9 May 1868 in Lowndes Co., AL at age 26.

894 M v. William Morgan KIRKPATRICK was born on 3 Oct 1843 in Lowndes Co., AL and died on 10 May 1917 in Belton, Bell Co., TX at age 73.

895 M vi. Martin Witherspoon KIRKPATRICK was born on 23 Oct 1845 in Butler Co., AL and died on 25 Nov 1919 in Lowndes Co., AL at age 74.

896 M vii. Robert Mc_Kemie KIRKPATRICK was born on 28 Jan 1848 in Butler Co., AL and died on 6 Aug 1888 in Westminster, Oconee Co., SC at age 40.

897 M viii. Milton Randolph KIRKPATRICK was born on 16 Jun 1850 in Lowndes Co., AL and died on 24 Jan 1928 in Montreat, Buncombe Co., NC at age 77.

+ 898 M ix. John Alexander KIRKPATRICK was born on 2 Sep 1852 in Lowndes Co., AL and died on 24 May 1928 in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL at age 75.

899 M x. Infant KIRKPATRICK was born on 24 Jul 1855 and died on 21 Sep 1855 in Lowndes Co., AL.

900 M xi. Willie Preston KIRKPATRICK was born on 18 Aug 1856 in Lowndes Co., AL and died on 2 Jun 1857 in Lowndes Co., AL.

901 M xii. Junius Watson KIRKPATRICK was born on 19 Nov 1858 in Lowndes Co., AL and died on 12 Mar 1940 in Lowndes Co., AL at age 81.

312. Martha Wylie LAKE was born about 20 May 1819 in Greene Co., GA and died on 27 Apr 1871 in Hickory Valley, Hardeman Co., TN about age 51.

General Notes:
Martha Wylie Lake

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 20 May 1819 (CFA II, p. 356); 10 May 1819 (CFA II, p. 327)

Martha married George Washington HARRIS, son of Robert William HARRIS and Margaret ROBB, on 10 May 1836 in Hardeman Co., TN. George was born on 13 Jul 1799 in North Carolina and died on 21 Mar 1867 in Hickory Valley, Hardeman Co., TN at age 67.

902 F i. Margaret Jane HARRIS was born on 18 Apr 1837 in Hardeman Co., TN and died on 4 May 1907 at age 70.

903 M ii. Robert Justus HARRIS was born on 10 Jul 1838 in Hardeman Co., TN and died on 4 Dec 1905 at age 67.

904 F iii. Mary Elizabeth HARRIS was born on 10 May 1840 in Hardeman Co., TN and died on 30 Mar 1860 at age 19.

905 M iv. George Washington HARRIS Jr. was born on 12 Aug 1844 in Hardeman Co., TN and died on 8 Jan 1864 at age 19.

906 M v. Matthew Laird HARRIS was born on 12 Jul 1842 in Hardeman Co., TN and died on 30 Jul 1864 at age 22.

907 M vi. Charles Edwin HARRIS was born on 28 Sep 1846 in Hardeman Co., TN and died on 6 Dec 1935 at age 89.

908 F vii. Martha Ann HARRIS was born on 7 Sep 1848 in Hardeman Co., TN and died in 1891 at age 43.

909 F viii. Sarah Temperance HARRIS was born on 24 Feb 1850 in Hardeman Co., TN and died in 1923 at age 73.

910 M ix. Richard Henry HARRIS was born on 26 Nov 1853 in Hardeman Co., TN and died in Aug 1860 at age 6.

+ 911 M x. Joseph John HARRIS was born on 6 Dec 1855 in Hickory Valley, Hardeman Co., TN and died on 23 Mar 1935 in Saulsbury, Hardeman Co., TN at age 79.

330. Elizabeth Baxter HARRIS was born on 24 Jul 1832 in Greene Co., GA, died on 15 Jun 1906 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX at age 73, and was buried in Jan 1906 in Green Hill Cemetery.

Elizabeth married Alexander COBB, son of Samuel B. COBB and Mary (Polly) GRICE, in 1858 in Jefferson, Cass Co., TX. Alexander was born on 6 Nov 1827 in Traupe Co., GA, died on 29 Mar 1908 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX at age 80, and was buried in Mar 1908 in Green Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Alexander Cobb

MILITARY: Served in the Civil War, Co. F., 18th Regt., Texas Inf

SPOUSE: His first wife was Mary Jane Justice.

OCCUPATION: Farmer

+ 917 F vi. Minnie Myrtle COBB was born on 24 Jan 1877 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX and died on 28 Jan 1968 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX at age 91.

331. Nancy Ellen CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1834 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL and died on 3 Apr 1923 in Butte, Jackson Co., OR at age 88.

Nancy married Robert L. PARKER Dr., son of Wanton H. PARKER Dr. and Rosannah LEMMON, about 19 Dec 1850. Robert was born on 5 Jan 1830 in Ohio and died about 22 Apr 1907 in Butte Falls, Jackson Co., OR about age 77.

918 M i. William W. PARKER was born on 11 Oct 1853 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA.

General Notes:
William W. Parker

NAME-CONFLICT: William W. or Wanton Parker, CFA I, p. 772.

+ 919 F ii. Mary Lucretia PARKER was born on 25 Jan 1859 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA, died about 9 Jan 1957 in Lebanon, Linn Co., OR about age 97, and was buried in Jan 1957 in Lakeview, Lake Co., OR.

920 F iii. Ellen H. PARKER was born on 14 Feb 1867 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA.

General Notes:
Ellen H. Parker

NAME-CONFLICT: First name was either, Ellen or Ella.

332. John D. CONGER was born on 4 Apr 1836 in Springfield, Mc Lean Co., IL, died on 31 Jul 1924 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA at age 88, and was buried in Aug 1924 in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

General Notes:
John D. Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Lydia Howell

Problem: Was the middle initial "B." or as listed in CFA II, p. 140, "D."?
John B. on p. 719 of CFA II.

MILITARY:
John Conger enlisted as 3rd Sgt. Co. A, Regt. Iowa Infantry. He was described as: age 24, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion dark, eyes black, hair black, occupation farmer. He enlisted at Eldora.

He was promoted to 2nd Sgt. on 17 Apr 1863.

In action at Shiloh, TN on 6 Apr 1862; Corinth, MS wounded 3 Oct 1862; skirmish before Jackson, MS 14 May 1863. In action at Vicksburg from May 19 to June 22, 1863; also at Jackson, MS from 10 Jul to 17 Jul 1863; also at Brandon, MS July 19.

He was promoted to Sgt. on 1 Jul 1863; enlisted as a Vet Vol 25 Dec 1863. He was in action at Moush White River 22 Jun 1864. In action at Nashville, TN on the 15 & 16th of Dec 1864. Promoted to 1st Sgt on 16 Jan 1865. While in Corinth, MS he was wounded in the right thigh and spent some time in the hospital. He was promoted from 1st Sgt. to 1st Lieut. on 16 Jan 1864 and to Capt. on 18 Feb 1865. While in the service as a Vet Vol he spent some time recruiting in Iowa. He was honorably discharged as a Captain on 20 Jan 1866.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, 140 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH: The death certificate records the cause of death as Senility. On his Declaration for Pension it states that "He is so nearly helpless and blind as to require regular person aid and attendance of another."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, 140 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Pinina Ann BENSON, daughter of John BENSON and Unknown,. Pinina was born on 6 Dec 1844 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died in Jan 1930 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA at age 85.

General Notes:
Pinina Ann Benson

AKA-ERROR: Pimona Benson in CFA I, which was in error. Pinina Ann Benson, CFA II, p. 140. Penina Ann Benson in CFA II, p. 167. Penina, CFA II, p. 140. Pemina Ann Benson, CFA I, p. 181. What was the name of this person?

EDUCATION: Pinina could not write, as her signature on the application for widow's pension was signed with her "X" and the name written by her son, Max.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 140 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 921 M i. Fred Benson CONGER was born on 19 Aug 1868 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA.

922 M ii. Frank Reed CONGER was born on 14 Apr 1870 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA and died on 28 Jan 1899 at age 28.

923 M iii. Harold Riley CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1872 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA.

General Notes:
Harold Riley Conger

PARENTS: John D. Conger and Pinina Ann Benson

NEVER_MARRIED : Unmarried.

AKA: Harry (CFA I, p. 561)

924 M iv. John Samuel CONGER was born on 3 Jul 1875 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA and died on 19 Dec 1965 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 90.

General Notes:
John Samuel Conger

PARENTS: John D. Conger and Pinina Ann Benson

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 561

MILITARY: Retired as a Major in the U.S. Army in 1926

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue, CFA I, p. 561

+ 925 M v. Max Omar CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1881 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA and died about 1 Dec 1968 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA about age 87.

336. Mary Susan CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1830 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL and died on 22 Oct 1856 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA at age 26.

General Notes:
Mary Susan Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Lydia Howell

CHILDREN: 4 children, according to the Will of her father.

Mary married William Thomas BLAIR on 24 Dec 1846 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL. William was born in Kentucky.

+ 926 F i. Sarah Jane BLAIR was born on 12 Nov 1847 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 13 Feb 1919 in Brownsville, Nemaha Co., NE at age 71.

General Notes:
Samuel Oscar Conger

CENSUS: 1870 Eldora, Iowa

MILITARY: Enrolled at Danvers, IL in the 94th Illinois (?), transferred to Co. F, 37th Illinois on 7 Feb 1875 [sic, probably should read, 1865], mustered out 6 Feb 1866.

CHILDREN-HEALTH_HISTORY: A letter from him, dated 20 Jan 1911, stated that he had only one daughter living at that time -- Susan Opal Powlson, and that she had two girls and a boy.

He was suffering with rheumatism in his side and breast, which was so severe he could not sleep in bed at night, but in a rocking chair. He found no relief for his illness at Hot Springs, Ark. or in Des Moines, Iowa.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 457 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

930 M i. Robert Lee CONGER was born about 1860 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died before 20 Jan 1911.

General Notes:
Robert Lee Conger

QUESTION: Was Robert Lee Conger born in 1860 as listed in CFA II, p. 209. He
is listed as the 2nd child which might mean his birth date was 1869.

931 F ii. Ellen CONGER was born in 1868 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died before 20 Jan 1911.

342. Benjamin Franklin CONGER was born on 8 Sep 1848 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died in Sep 1916 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA at age 68.

General Notes:
Benjamin Franklin Conger

RESIDENCES: 1881, probably in Dallas Co., IA

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 11 Sep 1849 (CFA I, p. 41)

Benjamin married Mary Geneva SNEDAKER on 8 Mar 1876 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. Mary was born on 11 Aug 1854 in Knox Co., OH.

933 M i. Robert Guy CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1876 and died on 16 Oct 1881 at age 4.

+ 934 M ii. Claude Merritt CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1881 in Milburn, Dallas Co., IA.

935 F iii. Emma Mable CONGER was born on 13 Aug 1883 and died on 10 Jun 1884.

Elizabeth married Jesse BENSON on 24 Sep 1864 in Mc Lean Co., IL. Jesse was born in 1839 in White Oak Grove, Mc Lean Co., IL.

General Notes:
Jesse Benson

Problem: Was he Jesse or Jessie (CFA I, p. 704), both used in CFA I?

937 F i. Nannie BENSON was born on 12 Nov 1865 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died in 1899 at age 34.

347. Robert M. CONGER was born on 14 May 1843 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 25 Sep 1911 in Waverly, Coffey Co., KS at age 68.

General Notes:
Robert M. Conger

RECOLLECTIONS: Robert M. Conger was one of 3 delegates to present the 47th star (for Oklahoma) to the Union Flag in Philadelphia, PA. [Note: No source citation. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 42a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: Robert M. Conger enlisted in the 84th Ill. Inf. on 14 Feb 1864, transferred to Co. F, 37th Ill. Inf. and was discharged 16 Jun 1866.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 446 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Robert married Melissa Ann BENSON on 5 Dec 1866 in Mc Lean Co., IL. Melissa was born on 24 Nov 1840 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 23 Dec 1921 in Bristow, Creek Co., OK at age 81.

General Notes:
Melissa Ann Benson

AKA: Melissa A. Benson in CFA I. Melissa Brown in CFA II, p. 196.

+ 941 M i. Isaac Darius CONGER was born on 27 Nov 1867 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 5 Oct 1932 in Waverly, Coffey Co., KS at age 64.

+ 942 F ii. Nannie Belle CONGER was born on 23 Apr 1869 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL, died on 26 Jul 1942 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS at age 73, and was buried in Jul 1942 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS, Stringtown Cemetery.

+ 943 M iii. Lorain B. CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1872 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL, died in 1935 in Bristow, Creek Co., OK at age 63, and was buried in 1935 in Oak Lawn Cemetery.

+ 944 M iv. Ollie D. CONGER was born on 6 Jul 1874 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL, died on 29 Jul 1935 in Abilene, Dickinson Co., KS at age 61, and was buried in Jul 1935 in Garnett, Anderson Co., KS, Holy Angels Cemetery.

946 M vi. Robert Watkins CONGER was born between 25 Jul 1880 and 1882 in White City, Morris Co., KS, died on 7 Feb 1934 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS, and was buried in Feb 1934 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS, Graceland Cemetery.

General Notes:
Robert Watkins Conger

BIRTH: 25 Jul 1880, McLean Co. IL in CFA I. 25 Jul 1882, White City, Morris
Co., KS in CFA II, from the obituary.

EDUCATION: Attended Kansas City Dental College; finished his course in Denver,
CO.

OCCUPATION: Dentist

ORGANIZATIONS: 32nd degree Mason; Shriner; active in Rotary Club

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue.

Robert married Pearl Leona GRIMES on 25 May 1912. Pearl was born on 21 Mar 1883 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS, died on 26 Jun 1953 in Emporia, Lyon Co., KS at age 70, and was buried in Jun 1953 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS, Graceland Cemetery.

General Notes:
Pearl Leona Grimes

HOBBIES: Flowers

ORGANIZATIONS: Member of Bristow Garden Club

352. Thomas A. BILES was born on 4 Oct 1818 in Wilson Co., TN and died on 15 Sep 1888 in Mantura, , TX at age 69.

General Notes:
Thomas A. Biles

CHILD-DEATH: One child died in the Civil War. CFA II, p. 260

Thomas married Priscilla ARRINGTON, daughter of Henry ARRINGTON and Nancy STOKES,. Priscilla was born about 1821 and died in 1877 in Collins, Jasper, TX about age 56.

General Notes:
James Biles

AKA: Listed as James I. or Dallas Biles in CFA II, p. 260.

+ 949 F iii. Martha Ann BILES was born about 1846 and died on 25 May 1925 about age 79.

+ 950 M iv. Zachary Taylor BILES was born on 28 Sep 1849 and died in Jan 1932 in Madill, Marshall Co., OK at age 82.

General Notes:
William H. Biles

AKA: CFA II, p. 260, points out that the middle name may have been, Hugh.

General Notes:
Ellen C. Weatherford

SPOUSE: Ellen C. Weatherford was the 2nd spouse of Thomas A. Biles.

John married Martha BROWNING. Martha was born on 10 Jan 1832 and died about Jun 1915 about age 83.

General Notes:
Martha Browning

Problem: Was her name, Martha Browney or Martha "Patsy" Browning? CFA II, lists both on page 260.

AKA: Patsy

959 M i. William Condra BILES was born on 6 Jun 1854 and died on 18 Jun 1942 at age 88.

960 M ii. Scott BILES was born on 4 Sep 1856 and died on 11 Apr 1911 at age 54.

961 F iii. Elizabeth BILES was born on 18 Jan 1859 and died on 1 Oct 1947 at age 88.

962 F iv. Katherine BILES was born on 4 Feb 1861 and died on 20 Mar 1918 at age 57.

963 F v. Margaret BILES was born on 26 Mar 1863 and died on 29 Nov 1953 at age 90.

964 M vi. James BILES was born on 25 Apr 1866 and died on 4 Aug 1959 at age 93.

965 F vii. Emma BILES was born on 30 Dec 1868 and died on 26 Nov 1902 at age 33.

+ 966 M viii. Pleasant T. BILES was born on 16 Mar 1871 in Hermitage Springs, Clay Co., TN, died on 14 Feb 1950 in Franklin, Simpson Co., KYKY at age 78, and was buried in Feb 1950 in Gamaliel Cemetery.

967 M ix. John Condra BILES was born on 13 Nov 1873 and died on 8 Aug 1895 at age 21.

362. Jonathan Conger TODD was born on 7 Jan 1820 in Madison Co., KY, died on 12 Feb 1892 in Grant Twp., Ottawa Co., KS at age 72, and was buried in Feb 1892 in Minneapolis, Ottawa Co., KS, Highland Cemetery.

Jonathan married Mary Elizabeth HUBBARD on 4 Feb 1892 in Lawrence Co., IN. Mary was born on 25 May 1821 in Hardinsburg, Breckenridge, KY, died on 6 Apr 1901 in Grant Twp., Ottawa Co., KS at age 79, and was buried in Apr 1901 in Minneapolis, Ottawa Co., KS, Highland Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Elizabeth Hubbard

EMIGRATION: While yet a young girl, she moved with her parents, settling at Salem, Washington Co., IN.

+ 968 M i. Leander L. TODD was born on 21 Oct 1841 in Lawrence Co., IN and died on 15 Oct 1910 at age 68.

969 M ii. William Conger TODD was born on 26 Feb 1843 in Lawrence Co., IN and died on 3 Dec 1864 at age 21.

+ 970 M iii. Jonathan Dodd TODD was born on 21 May 1845 in Putnam Co., IN, died on 26 Jan 1922 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS at age 76, and was buried on 29 Jan 1922 in Minneapolis, Ottawa Co., KS, Highland Cemetery.

972 F v. Jane T. TODD was born on 21 Jul 1849 in Bedford, Lawrence Co., IN and died on 30 Nov 1927 at age 78.

973 M vi. Thomas T. TODD was born on 27 Feb 1851 in Lawrence Co., IN and died on 16 Jan 1860 at age 8.

974 M vii. John Dodd TODD was born on 20 Apr 1852 in Lawrence Co., IN and died on 9 Jan 1866 at age 13.

976 F ix. Sarah M. TODD was born on 28 Oct 1856 in Lawrence Co., IN and died on 9 Jul 1886 in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS at age 29.

General Notes:
Sarah M. Todd

DEATH: 9 Jul 1886 at the mental home in Topeka, KS. Friends claimed the body.

977 F x. Maggie Belle TODD was born on 10 Apr 1859 in Kansas Territory, Jefferson Co., KS and died on 25 Aug 1928 at age 69.

978 M xi. Andrew Dodd TODD was born on 4 Mar 1861 in Jefferson Co., KS and died on 30 Jan 1934 at age 72.

General Notes:
Andrew Dodd Todd

RELATIONSHIP: Andrew Dodd Todd and his sister, Mary Elizabeth Todd, married siblings, Helen Maria Goodfellow and Chauncey Albert Goodfellow, respectively. George Lincoln Goodfellow, sibling of Helen and Chauncey Goodfellow, married Ida May Todd, the daughter of Jonathan Dodd Todd, who was a niece of Andrew Dodd Todd and Mary Elizabeth Todd.

RESEARCHER-RELATIONSHIP: Aldine Thurston, granddaughter of Andrew Dodd Todd was interested in family history and genealogy and shared her information with Ida Mae (Todd) Drommer. Aldine Thurston listed Thomas Todd as the husband of Zipporah Conger, which does not agree with what some of the other Conger family researchers have listed.

Andrew married Helen Maria GOODFELLOW, daughter of Henery GOODFELLOW and Sarah Roszellah MATTESON, on 14 Apr 1886.

979 F xii. Mary Elizabeth TODD was born on 2 Jan 1866 in Jefferson Co., KS and died on 19 Jan 1960 at age 94.

General Notes:
Mary Elizabeth Todd

AKA: Molly

RELATIONSHIP: Andrew Dodd Todd and his sister, Mary Elizabeth Todd, married siblings, Helen Maria Goodfellow and Chauncey Albert Goodfellow, respectively. George Lincoln Goodfellow, sibling of Helen and Chauncey Goodfellow, married Ida May Todd, the daughter of Jonathan Dodd Todd, who was a niece of Andrew Dodd Todd and Mary Elizabeth Todd.

Mary married Chauncey Albert GOODFELLOW, son of Henery GOODFELLOW and Sarah Roszellah MATTESON, on 1 Nov 1885.

366. Andrew D. TODD was born on 21 Apr 1834 in Lawrence Co., IN, died on 19 Sep 1874 at age 40, and was buried in Sep 1874 in Heltonville, Lawrence Co., IN, Gilgal Cemetery.

General Notes:
Andrew D. Todd

CEMETERY: Gilgal Cemetery is just outside of Heltonville, Lawrence Co., IN

Andrew married Henrietta A. LUCAS, daughter of Jesse LUCAS and Elizabeth PARK, on 19 Jun 1856 in Jackson Co., IN. Henrietta was born on 18 Nov 1837 in Indiana, died on 29 Oct 1910 at age 72, and was buried in Oct 1910 in Heltonville, Lawrence Co., IN, Gilgal Cemetery.

372. Jeptha CONGER was born about 26 Oct 1819 in Mississippi, died on 5 Jun 1896 in Pattonville, Independence Co., AR about age 76, and was buried in Jun 1896 in Ashdown, Little River Co., AR, Paytonville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jeptha Conger

FATHER: William Conger

Problem: Was the date of birth, 26 Oct 1819 or 19 Oct 1819 (CFA I, p. 266)? Both dates listed in CFA I.

RELATIONSHIP: Jeptha Conger's father died when he was a small child and he was raised by his uncle, Martin Conger. (CFA I, p. 267)

RECOLLECTIONS: Edmund Jackson Conger says, "My father was a volunteer in the Mexican War and although a small slave owner he was a staunch Unionist. He was as brave as the bravest, but the kindest man, I think, I ever knew. My initials have no family significance, is of local origin, as my father named me for a warm personal friend."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 267 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

LAND: Jeptha Conger's Louisiana Mexican War Patent land is iron ore and was marginal agriculturally at best. It is now covered in pine trees for use as pulp to make kraft paper. (CFA I, p. 267)

Jeptha married Cary Ann WARNER, daughter of Nathan WARNER and Mary THIGPIN, about 1842. Cary was born on 1 Apr 1832 in Mississippi, died on 29 Jun 1899 in Pattonville, Independence Co., AR at age 67, and was buried in Jun 1899 in Ashdown, Little River Co., AR, Paytonville Cemetery.

+ 984 M ii. William Nathan CONGER was born on 24 Jun 1852 in Louisiana and died in 1936 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA at age 84.

+ 985 F iii. Viola Cassandra CONGER was born on 4 Oct 1854 in Louisiana, died on 10 Dec 1944 in Duson, Lafayette/Acadia Parish, LA at age 90, and was buried in Dec 1944 in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, Greenwood Cemetery.

+ 986 M iv. Sidney Algernon CONGER was born on 14 Jul 1856 in Old Woodville, Jackson Parish, LA, died on 14 Jan 1937 in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA at age 80, and was buried in Jan 1937 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA, Arcadia Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Athelia Conger

PARENTS: Jeptha Conger and Cary Ann Warner

AKA: Molly

+ 988 M vi. Samuel Warner CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1860 in Louisiana, died on 8 Nov 1912 at age 52, and was buried in Nov 1912 in Mount Moriah, Pike Co., AR.

989 F vii. Elizabeth Susan CONGER was born on 5 Jun 1861 in Arkansas and died on 23 Aug 1899 at age 38.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Susan Conger

PARENTS: Jeptha Conger and Cary Ann Warner

NEVER_MARRIED: Unmarried

+ 990 M viii. Edmund Jackson CONGER was born on 20 Feb 1864 in Louisiana and died on 29 Jan 1924 in Shreveport, Caddo / Bossier Parish, LA at age 59.

991 F ix. Martha Malissa CONGER was born on 31 Jan 1867 in Arkansas and died on 27 Jan 1887 at age 19.

General Notes:
Martha Malissa Conger

PARENTS: Jeptha Conger and Cary Ann Warner

AKA: Mattie

NEVER_MARRIED: Unmarried

General Notes:
Adelia Jane Conger

PARENTS: Jeptha Conger and Cary Ann Warner

AKA: Delia

+ 993 F xi. Annie May CONGER was born on 21 Nov 1872 in Arkansas, died on 17 May 1961 in Hugo, Choctaw, OK at age 88, and was buried in May 1961 in Arkansas, New Ashdown Cemetery.

+ 994 M xii. Asbury Bernard CONGER was born between 13 Apr 1873 and 1875 in Arkansas, died on 28 Mar 1925, and was buried in Mar 1925 in Old Ashdown Cemetery.

373. Sidney CONGER was born in 1825 in Mississippi and died in Mar 1857 in Warren Co., MS at age 32.

Sidney married Mary BOLES in Warren Co., MS. Mary was born in 1831 in Mississippi and died in 1859 in Mississippi at age 28.

+ 996 F ii. Nancy Jane CONGER was born on 27 Sep 1853 in Warren Co., MS and died on 9 Feb 1917 in Carroll Co., MS at age 63.

997 F iii. Francis CONGER was born in 1855 in Warren Co., MS and died in 1896 in Carroll Co., MS at age 41.

383. David CUMMINGS was born in Aug 1827 in Carroll Co., MS and died on 30 Aug 1862 in Camp Hope, , AR at age 35.

General Notes:
David Cummings

MILITARY-DEATH: Died at Camp Hope, Arkansas during the Civil War

David married Charlotte SHULTS, daughter of John SHULTS and Unknown, on 13 Nov 1850 in Shelby Co., TN. Charlotte was born in 1836 in Tennessee and died in 1861 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR at age 25.

General Notes:
Charlotte Shults

SPOUSE: Charlotte Shults was the 2nd spouse of David Cummings.

AKA: Charlotte Schults by Stella Holt

+ 998 M i. Benjamin Lewis David CUMMINGS was born on 2 Dec 1847 in Rison, Jefferson Co., AR, died on 1 Feb 1922 in Kirby, Pike Co., AR at age 74, and was buried in Feb 1922 in Kirby, Pike Co., AR, Cummings Cemetery.

+ 1000 M iii. John Crockett CUMMINGS was born on 15 Mar 1854 in De Soto Co., MS and died on 24 Mar 1924 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR at age 70.

1002 M v. Wilson Lee CUMMINGS was born on 12 Oct 1857 in De Soto Co., MS and died on 18 Aug 1919 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR at age 61.

1003 M vi. James A. CUMMINGS was born on 4 Aug 1859 and died on 5 Jun 1910 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR at age 50.

387. Frances Amanda CUMMINGS was born on 22 Sep 1839 in Desoto Co., MS and died on 3 Jun 1904 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR at age 64.

Frances married John Lane CONGER, son of Jonathan Lee CONGER and Sara FAULKNER, in 1858 in Desoto Co., MS. John was born on 21 Jul 1835 in Black Hawk, Carroll Co., MS and died on 27 Sep 1893 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR at age 58.

General Notes:
John Lane Conger

RELATIONSHIP: John Lane and Jonathan Conger were twins.

RELATIONSHIP: John Lane Conger and his wife, Frances Cummings were first cousins. Their common ancestor was Jonathan Conger.

1004 M i. William Lee CONGER was born on 9 Apr 1860 and died on 5 Oct 1932 at age 72.

+ 1007 M iv. John Marvin CONGER was born in 1871 in Grant Co., AR and died on 26 Jul 1911 at age 40.

1009 F vi. Jewell CONGER was born on 24 Jan 1873 and died on 13 Mar 1891 at age 18.

General Notes:
Jewell Conger

FATHER: Probably John Lane Conger (CFA II, p. 702)

1010 F vii. Cora E. CONGER was born on 22 Feb 1878 and died on 24 May 1969 at age 91.

390. Asbury Bernard CONGER was born in Jan 1828 in Monticello, Lawrence Co., MS and died on 5 Jan 1862 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA at age 34.

General Notes:
Asbury Bernard Conger

Problem: Was he born at Warren Co., MS or at Monticello, Lawrence Co., MS? Both places listed, in CFA I.

NAME-CONFLICT: Asberry Bernard Conger by Janell Wheeler

General Notes:
Lena Jones

NAME-CONFLICT: Lena Jones and Leann Jones are both listed in CFA I. Laura [Jones ?] by Janell Wheeler

+ 1012 M i. Asbury Bernard CONGER II was born on 22 Dec 1857 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA.

1013 M ii. John Robert CONGER was born on 24 Feb 1860 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA and died on 2 Jul 1887 at age 27.

+ 1014 M iii. William Edwin CONGER was born on 28 Feb 1862 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA, died on 5 Mar 1932 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA at age 70, and was buried in Mar 1932 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA.

392. Susan Margaret CONGER was born in 1832 in Clinton, Hinds Co., MS and died in May 1898 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 66.

Susan married Elisha B. LAMON in 1857. Elisha was born about 1828 in Clinton, Hinds Co., MS and died in Jan 1873 in Clinton, Hinds Co., MS about age 45.

General Notes:
Elisha B. Lamon

NAME-CONFLICT: E.B. Lamon; Surname might have been, Lemon. Elisha B. Lamon by Janell Wheeler

CHILDREN: Married in 1857 and had several children. All died before marriage except, Annie and Lauren G., a bachelor.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 370 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: 7 Jan 1851 in Hinds Co., MS by Janell Wheeler

394. William Wilson CONGER was born on 4 Jan 1833 in Chocot Co., AR and died on 20 Nov 1888 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS at age 55.

General Notes:
William Wilson Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Lee Conger and Sara Faulkner

MILITARY: Captain of the 30th Mississippi Regt.

William married Susan Ann HOLMES on 6 Oct 1853 in Carroll Co., MS. Susan was born in 1832 in Union Co., TN and died on 20 Nov 1905 in Black Hawk, Carroll Co., MS at age 73.

+ 1017 F i. Mary Elizabeth CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1854 in Carroll Co., MS and died in 1903 at age 49.

1019 F iii. Martha Hill CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1858 in Carroll Co., MS and died on 3 Apr 1866 at age 7.

+ 1020 M iv. Lucius Lee CONGER was born about 5 Sep 1860 in Blackmonton, Carroll Co., MS, died on 2 Mar 1925 in Winona, Montgomery Co., MS about age 64, and was buried in Mar 1925 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS.

General Notes:
J.E. Page

ERROR: His wife's name is underlined in CFA I, p. 536. There doesn't seem to be a family group record for J.E. Page.

+ 1022 F vi. Susan Elnora CONGER was born on 12 Nov 1865 in Carroll Co., MS.

1023 F vii. Edna Earl CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1867 in Carroll Co., MS and died in 1885 at age 18.

1024 M viii. Benjamin Luke CONGER was born on 29 Dec 1869 in Carroll Co., MS and died in 1898 at age 29.

1025 F ix. Bessie Athalia CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1872 in Carroll Co., MS and died in 1885 at age 13.

395. John Lane CONGER was born on 21 Jul 1835 in Black Hawk, Carroll Co., MS and died on 27 Sep 1893 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR at age 58.

John married Frances Amanda CUMMINGS, daughter of Wilson T. CUMMINGS and Jane CONGER, in 1858 in Desoto Co., MS. Frances was born on 22 Sep 1839 in Desoto Co., MS and died on 3 Jun 1904 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR at age 64.

Sara married William R. TYLER in Jun 1854. William was born on 5 Apr 1839 and died on 16 Apr 1869 at age 30.

1026 M i. William Edwin TYLER was born on 16 Feb 1856 and died on 21 Jul 1925 at age 69.

400. Louisa Jane SHIPP was born in 1821 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN and died on 10 Mar 1890 in Knox Co., TN at age 69.

Louisa married Hiram FRANKLIN, son of John FRANKLIN and Unknown, on 19 Dec 1844 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN. Hiram was born in 1823 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN and died on 20 May 1910 in Guthrey, King, TX at age 87.

General Notes:
Hiram Franklin

MILITARY: Served during the Civil War in the First Frontier District from Parker Co., TX.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 312 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 1034 M i. James Fletcher FRANKLIN was born on 6 Feb 1846 in Lincoln Co., TN and died on 5 Jan 1885 in Jacksboro, Jack Co., TX at age 38.

1035 F ii. Mary Nell FRANKLIN was born on 21 Mar 1847 and died on 26 Nov 1857 at age 10.

1036 M iii. John Austin FRANKLIN was born on 19 Mar 1849 and died on 16 May 1926 at age 77.

1037 M iv. Stephen W. FRANKLIN was born on 31 Oct 1854 and died on 13 Jun 1930 at age 75.

1038 F v. Sarah Louise FRANKLIN was born on 7 Sep 1857 and died on 23 Jan 1880 at age 22.

1039 F vi. Laura Ann FRANKLIN was born on 30 Jul 1859 and died on 30 Oct 1930 at age 71.

1040 F vii. Nancy Ellen FRANKLIN was born on 20 Dec 1862 and died on 28 Mar 1940 at age 77.

1041 M viii. Hiram Monroe FRANKLIN was born on 5 Jan 1866 and died on 18 May 1910 at age 44.

405. Joshua CONGER was born about 1818 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1846 about age 28.

General Notes:
Joshua Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Jonca Pigg

RESIDENCES: Joshua and Elisha Conger remained in Smithville, [TN?]. (CFA I, p. 290)

General Notes:
Hannah Bellar

AKA: CFA II, p. 717 & 718 points out that her surname was Bellar, not Bell, according to Nona Lowrey of Crittenden Co., KY. CFA II, p. 390 lists her name as, Hannah Bell as does CFA I, p. 245 & 345.

+ 1044 M iii. James Isaac CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1842 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1870 in Smith Co., TN at age 28.

1045 F iv. Rebecca CONGER was born on 3 Jan 1844 and died in 1868 at age 24.

General Notes:
Pauline E. Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Pauline (Perliny) E. Conger, CFA I, p.345

407. Elisha CONGER was born on 23 Aug 1820 in Smith Co., TN and died on 20 Apr 1885 in Crittenden Co., KY at age 64.

General Notes:
Elisha Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Jonca Pigg

RELATIONSHIP: Elisha Conger and his wife, Jane R. Conger were 1st cousins. Their common ancestor was Joshua Conger.

EMIGRATION: Crittenden Co., KY
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 718 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Joshua and Elisha Conger remained in Smithville, [TN?]. (CFA I, p. 290)

DEATH: Elisha Conger and his son Paton (Peyton) kept the custom of "sitting up" with a neighbor who died of typhoid fever. A short time later they both died of the same disease. (CFA I, p. 151)

RESEARCHER-QUESTION: Geneva Love (Wilcox) Clark and her daughter, Sylvia, were the compilers of the "Crittenden County Congers" and spent many hours traveling and reading census records. Where can a copy of this document be found?
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 715-716 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Elisha married Jane R. CONGER, daughter of Isaac CONGER and Malinda COFFEE, on 19 Apr 1838 in Smith Co., TN. Jane was born on 1 Jan 1824 in Tennessee and died on 19 Apr 1898 at age 74.

General Notes:
Jane R. Conger

PARENTS: Isaac Conger and Malinda Coffee

PENSION: Jane Conger applied for a pension as follows:
"On this 15th day of Oct. 1888, personally appeared before me a County Court Clerk of a Court of Recordd in and for the County and State aforesaid, Jane Conger, resident in the county of Crittenden and State of Kentucky, aged 64 years, who being duly sworn, makes the following declaration, in order to obtain the Pension provided by the Act of Congress approved July 14, 1862: That she is the widow of Elisha Conger, who was a corporal in Co. "H" commanded by Capt. T.M. Duvall in the 20th Reg of Ky, in the war of 1861; that her maiden name was Jane Conger and that she was married to said Elisha Conger on or about the 19th day of April 1836, at Malinda Conger's the county of Smith and the State of Tenn., by John Lancaster, Esq. She further declares that said Elisha Conger, her husband, died on or about the 20th of April 1885, at home in Crittenden County in the State of Ky, and the immediate cause of his death was disease of heart."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 151 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

1047 M i. Joshua CONGER was born on 8 Nov 1845 in Smith Co., TN and died on 22 Aug 1862 at age 16.

General Notes:
Joshua Conger

NEVER-MARRIED: Unmarried

MILITARY: Certificate for Disability Discharge from the Civil War
"Joshua Conger, a private of Capt. Thomas Jewell's Co. H. of the 20th Reg. of the U.S. Kentucky Volunteers was enlisted by Capt. Hayner of the 20th Reg. of Ky Vol. at Smithland on the 5th day of November 1861 to serve three years. He was born in Smith Co., in the state of Tenn., is sixteen years of age, five feet five inches high, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation when enlisted a farmer. During the last two months said soldier has been unfit for duty 10 days.

"I certify that I have carefully examined the said Joshua Conger of Capt. Thomas Jewell's Co. and find him incapable of performing duties of a soldier because of extreme debility induced by chronic diarrhea. He is only sixteen years of age and cannot soon perform military duty, if ever. (signed) H.W. McCorm, Surgeon.

"Discharged this thirty-first day of May 1862 at Louisville, Ky." [He died about three months later.]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 151 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 1048 M ii. Ira Thomas CONGER was born on 14 Aug 1848 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

+ 1049 M iii. Lemuel P. CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1850 in Kentucky and died on 28 Jan 1900 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 49.

+ 1050 M iv. Paten N. CONGER was born on 8 Oct 1853 in Tennessee, died on 8 Jan 1885 in Crittenden Co., KY at age 31, and was buried in Jan 1885 in Crooked Creek Cemetery.

+ 1051 F v. Malinda Jane CONGER was born on 3 Feb 1856 in Crittenden, KY and died on 17 Dec 1872 at age 16.

+ 1053 F vii. Sarah E. CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1860 in Kentucky and died on 25 May 1891 at age 30.

+ 1054 M viii. Emanuel S. CONGER was born on 30 Apr 1866 in Kentucky and died on 17 Jun 1933 at age 67.

408. John P. CONGER was born about Jan 1820 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1861 in Clarksville, Johnson Co., AR about age 41.

General Notes:
John P. Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Jonca Pigg

RESIDENCES: Smith Co., TN; Johnson Co., AR

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

Census: 1850, in Johnson Co., AR
John P. Conger; Mary [Clubb] [sic]
Jincey, f. 8; Ozias, m. 6; John D., m. 4; Joshuad, m. 2
(Furnished by Gerald Gentry)

DEATH: Siblings: John, Jane, Miles and Isaac Conger died in Johnson Co., AR.
(CFA I, p. 290)

John married Mary LAME in 1842 in Smith Co., TN. Mary was born in 1824 in Tennessee and died in 1885 in Clarksville, Johnson Co., AR at age 61.

General Notes:
Mary Lame

ERROR: CFA II, p. 181 points out that her name was mistakenly listed as, Mary Clubb in CFA I.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

CENSUS: 1860, in Johnson Co., AR, Pittsburg, Twp.

RECOLLECTIONS: Mary Conger was left a widow early in the Civil War. She and her children managed to make a living on the family farm. She kept a small flock of sheep which she sheared. She spun the wool into yarn and knitted men's socks which she sold as a small source of income. Perhaps her most famous, or infamous, customer was Jesse James.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 295 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 1057 M ii. Ozias Denton CONGER was born in Jul 1844 in Tennessee and died on 18 Jan 1916 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO at age 71.

+ 1058 M iii. John D. CONGER was born in Jul 1846 in Tennessee and died after 1912 in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR.

General Notes:
Seth Conger

QUESTION-CENSUS: Can it be proven that the John D. Conger who was living in
Logan Co., AR at the time of the 1880 census was this, John D. Conger, the son
CENSUS: 1880 in Logan Co., AR
John D. Conger, m. 34, w, farmer, TN TN TN; Melvy, f. 33, w, TN TN TN
keep house
John E., f. [sic], 6, dau, AR TN TN; Hattie, f., 3, dau, AR TN TN
Annie, f. 1, dau, AR TN TN
Seth, m. 22, brother, farmer, AR TN TN
(Source: Carole Tyler lookup volunteer, Logan Co., AR - furnished by Elyce
Hughes on GenForum, 31 Dec 2000)

General Notes:
Toby Conger

DEATH: Accidently drowned in the Arkansas River when he was a small child.

+ 1064 M ix. William Lemuel CONGER was born on 25 Jul 1860 in Clarksville, Johnson Co., AR, died on 15 Sep 1931 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 71, and was buried in Sep 1931 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, Greenwood Cemetery.

411. Lemuel CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1827 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1865 in Illinois at age 38.

General Notes:
Lemuel Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Jonca Pigg

RESIDENCES: As of 1870, Marion, Crittenden Co., KY
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 357 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION: Crittenden Co., KY; later moved to Arkansas
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 718 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH: Lemuel Conger died in Illinois. (CFA I, p. 290)

+ 1065 M i. Paul Walker CONGER was born in 1847 in Arkansas and died about 10 Oct 1890 about age 43.

+ 1066 M ii. Francis M. CONGER was born in 1849 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died in Sep 1934 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 85.

+ 1068 F iv. Martha Jane CONGER was born on 17 Apr 1854 in Arkansas and died on 29 Oct 1948 at age 94.

+ 1069 M v. W. Daniel CONGER was born in 1859 in Kentucky, died in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, and was buried in Freedom Cemetery.

413. William D. CONGER was born on 27 Oct 1832 in Smith Co., TN and died on 21 Oct 1870 in Crittenden Co., KY at age 37.

General Notes:
William D. Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Jonca Pigg

EMIGRATION: Crittenden Co., KY; later to Arkansas (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 718 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

RESIDENCES: William Conger went to Marion, KY. (CFA I, p. 290)

Problem: Did he die on 6 Sep 1869 or as listed in CFA I, p. 514, 21 Oct 1870, Crittenden Co., KY?

William married Martha J. PARIS on 17 Feb 1853 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Martha was born in 1829 in Smith Co., TN and died on 24 Dec 1881 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 52.

General Notes:
Martha J. Paris

PARENTS: Father born, VA, mother, IN, CFA I, p. 514

COMMENT: Samuel Ross Gass, married a Martha Paris, daughter of Jesse Paris and g. dau. of Obediah Paris, Abt. 1846 in Smith Co., TN. He died in 1852, leaving a daughter (who died 1862) and a son born posthumusly on 20 Jan 1853. He was was named, Samuel Ross Gass, Jr. and he married Martha Jane Conger, daughter of Isaac Conger, b. 1842, and Elizabeth Hunt. This may be the same Martha Paris who married William D. Conger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 514 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 1070 M i. John Benjamin CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1853 in Crittenden Co., KY and died on 25 Oct 1936 at age 82.

+ 1072 F iii. Louisa Ann CONGER was born about 1858 and died about 1888 about age 30.

+ 1075 F vi. Levona Edith CONGER was born in 1868 in Kentucky, died about 1913 about age 45, and was buried about 1913 in Crittenden Co., KY, Crooked Creek Cemetery.

415. Isaac R. CONGER was born on 28 Feb 1837 in Smith Co., TN and died on 20 Jun 1875 in Johnson Co., AR at age 38.

General Notes:
Isaac R. Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Jonca Pigg

CENSUS: 1860, Crittenden Co., KY
Isaac, Nancy and John S.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 246 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Problem: Was the year of death, 1865 or 1875? Both listed in CFA I.

EMIGRATION: Arkansas
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 718 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH: Siblings: John, Jane, Miles and Isaac Conger died in Johnson Co., AR. (CFA I, p. 290)

Isaac married Nancy M. SWANSEY on 23 Dec 1857. Nancy was born on 4 Jan 1842 in Smith Co., TN and died on 16 Apr 1873 at age 31.

General Notes:
Nancy M. Swansey

AKA: Nancy M. Swansey, not Swanson, according to marriage records, 23 Dec 1857, not, 24 Dec. Was listed as Nancy M. Swanson on p. 140 of CFA I.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 718 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

1076 M i. John S. CONGER was born on 21 Jul 1859 and died on 25 Jun 1877 at age 17.

1077 M ii. Jefferson D. CONGER was born on 14 Sep 1861 and died on 15 Sep 1861.

+ 1078 M iii. Henry Miles CONGER was born on 3 Sep 1864 in Smith Co., TN and died on 7 Jan 1911 at age 46.

+ 1081 M vi. Eli Newton CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1872 in Johnson Co., AR and died on 25 Mar 1953 in Sand Springs, Tulsa/Osage Co., OK at age 80.

416. Josiah CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1840 in Smith Co., TN and died on 20 Jan 1924 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN at age 83.

General Notes:
Josiah Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Jonca Pigg

RECOLLECTIONS: Josiah Conger wrote, "My father was in the War of 1812 (at age 14?). My brother, Elisha, was in the Union Army four years. I was in the Confederate Army against my brother. We were both in the Battle of Shiloh two days. He didn't kill me, nor I him, so were we not very lucky?"
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 347 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION: Crittenden Co., KY
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 718 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: As of 1911, lived in Lexington, KY (CFA I, p. 290)

Josiah married Arabella N. YOUNG on 28 Sep 1865 in Smith Co., TN. Arabella was born on 13 Jan 1845 in , Putnam and died on 14 Jul 1885 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 40.

1082 M i. John R. CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1866 in Putnam Co., TN and died on 5 Oct 1866.

+ 1083 M ii. Samuel Young CONGER was born on 26 Nov 1867 in Putnam Co., TN, died about 22 Feb 1955 in Linden, Perry Co., TN about age 87, and was buried about 22 Feb 1955 in Linden, Perry Co., TN.

+ 1084 F iii. Minnie Etta CONGER was born on 28 Oct 1869 in Tennessee, died on 23 Jun 1951 in Paramount, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 81, and was buried in Jun 1951 in Rose Hills Memorial.

+ 1085 M iv. William Frederick CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1872 in Allen Co., TN, died on 5 Jun 1950 in Paris, Henry Co., TN at age 78, and was buried in Jun 1950 in Paris, Henry Co., TN, Van Dyke Cemetery.

1086 F v. Emma D. CONGER was born on 29 Aug 1873 in Allens, Haywood Co., TN and died in 1902 at age 29.

General Notes:
Emma D. Conger

COMMENT: Underlined in CFA I, but there is no family group record.

+ 1087 M vi. James Robert CONGER was born on 15 Jun 1875 in Allen Co., KY, died about 26 Jun 1951 in Lexington, Henderson Co., KY about age 76, and was buried about Jun 1951 in Lexington, Henderson Co., KY.

+ 1088 F vii. Dede CONGER was born on 26 Aug 1877 in Allens, Haywood Co., TN and died on 28 Apr 1955 at age 77.

+ 1089 F viii. Carrie May CONGER was born on 9 Oct 1879 in Allens, Haywood Co., TN and died on 12 Feb 1923 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN at age 43.

1090 M ix. Josiah CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1881 in Allens, Haywood Co., TN and died on 21 Dec 1896 at age 15.

Josiah next married Martha Mc_CONNELL on 30 Aug 1885 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Martha was born on 4 Apr 1852 in Crittenden and died on 21 Mar 1930 in Crittenden at age 77.

+ 1091 F i. Cora CONGER was born on 25 Jun 1886 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

+ 1092 M ii. Smith CONGER was born on 1 Jul 1889 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 7 Feb 1960 at age 70.

+ 1093 M iii. Elmer CONGER was born on 3 Oct 1890 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 26 Aug 1964 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN at age 73.

1094 F iv. Mary CONGER was born on 15 Jun 1893 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

1095 M v. Bryan CONGER was born on 29 Feb 1896 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 21 Dec 1896.

417. Jane R. CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1824 in Tennessee and died on 19 Apr 1898 at age 74.

Jane married Elisha CONGER, son of John CONGER and Jonca PIGG, on 19 Apr 1838 in Smith Co., TN. Elisha was born on 23 Aug 1820 in Smith Co., TN and died on 20 Apr 1885 in Crittenden Co., KY at age 64.

418. William J. CONGER was born in 1826 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1884 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 58.

General Notes:
William J. Conger

PARENTS: Isaac Conger and Malinda Coffee

AKA: Dick; it is believed that he was called, "Uncle Dick" by family members.

General Notes:
Julia A. Spurr

AKA: Julia A. Spurr (Spear?) in CFA I, p. 523; Julia A. Spear; Julia Spur(rier) in CFA II, p. 349.

+ 1096 F i. Angeline CONGER was born on 31 Oct 1848 in Tennessee and died on 1 Feb 1931 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY at age 82.

1099 M iv. Wade W. CONGER was born in 1855 in Kentucky and died in Illinois.

General Notes:
Wade W. Conger

AKA: Hamp

EMIGRATION-DEATH: "Hamp" Conger, believed to be, Wade, left home at the age of 19 and died in Illinois.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 524 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

1101 F vi. Malinda CONGER was born in 1858 in Kentucky and died on 12 Oct 1876 at age 18.

General Notes:
Malinda Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Matilda in CFA I, p. 524. Malinda in CFA II, p. 724.

QUESTION: What was the first name of his person?

+ 1102 M vii. William Grigston CONGER was born on 19 Apr 1860 in Kentucky and died on 31 Jul 1951 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 91.

+ 1106 M xi. Francis Marion CONGER was born in 1870 in Crittenden Co., KY and died in 1950 in Crittenden Co., KY at age 80.

+ 1107 M xii. Charles Utley CONGER was born in 1873 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died about Jul 1906 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY about age 33.

419. Ira Charles CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1827 in Tennessee, died on 7 Aug 1908 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA at age 80, and was buried in Aug 1908 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA.

General Notes:
Ira Charles Conger

PARENTS: Isaac Conger and Malinda Coffee

FATHER: CFA I, p. 239 states, He may have been the son of Issac Conger, 1802, son of Joshua Conger, 1768. "Several child of Isaac's brother, John 1798, moved to Johnson Co Arkn in the 1840's. Ira Charles moved to Arkn in 1845, abt age 18; emigrated to Yamhill county Oregon in 1852 (abt age 25); moved to Cowlitz co Wshn in 1868 and died there in 1908, age 81.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 239 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CHILDREN-DEATH: Ira's 3rd, 4th and 5th child all died of scarlet fever in a two week period.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 239 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Ira married Melissa O'NEAL, daughter of Abijah O'NEAL and Unknown, on 13 Apr 1848 in Batesville, Independence Co., AR. Melissa was born on 26 Sep 1828 in Independence Co., AR, died on 1 Oct 1895 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR at age 67, and was buried in Oct 1895 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA.

General Notes:
Melissa O'Neal

Problem: What was the surname, O'Neil or as listed in CFA II, O'Neal?

1108 F i. Margaret Malinda CONGER was born on 13 Feb 1850 and died on 27 Oct 1937 at age 87.

1110 U iii. Oriellen CONGER was born in Sep 1856 and died on 30 Sep 1863 at age 7.

General Notes:
Oriellen Conger

DEATH: Died young, scarlet fever

RELATIONSHIP: Oriellen and Thomas Rita Conger were twins.

General Notes:
Thomas Rita Conger

DEATH: Died young

RELATIONSHIP: Oriellen and Thomas Rita Conger were twins.

1112 M v. John Medford CONGER was born on 24 Apr 1859 and died on 6 Oct 1863 at age 4.

1113 M vi. Charles Newton CONGER was born on 4 Apr 1863 and died on 8 Oct 1863.

General Notes:
Charles Newton Conger

DEATH: Scarlet fever

RELATIONSHIP: Charles Newton and James Kelsey Conger were twins.

+ 1114 M vii. James Kelsey CONGER was born on 4 Apr 1863 in Newberg, Yamhill Co., OR and died on 19 Apr 1939 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA at age 76.

1115 F viii. Mary Louise CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1865 and died on 28 Dec 1907 at age 42.

422. Eli CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1832 in Smith Co., TN and died on 18 Aug 1886 at age 54.

Eli married Elizabeth MERRITT on 24 Jul 1856. Elizabeth was born on 24 Sep 1834 and died on 27 Sep 1894 at age 60.

+ 1118 M i. William P. CONGER was born on 18 Aug 1857 in De Kalb Co., TN and died in 1929 at age 72.

+ 1119 M ii. John Elisha CONGER was born on 6 Jan 1859 in De Kalb Co., TN, died on 4 Mar 1947 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN at age 88, and was buried in Mar 1947 in Town Cemetery.

+ 1120 M iii. Albert Manson CONGER was born on 26 Sep 1867 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN, died on 17 Aug 1929 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN at age 61, and was buried in Aug 1929 in Town Cemetery.

423. Martha CONGER was born on 24 Aug 1834 in Smith Co., TN and died on 24 Aug 1885 at age 51.

General Notes:
Martha Conger

Problem: Was she born in Smith Co., TN or DeKalb Co., TN? CFA I, lists both.

Martha married Archibald B. CHEATHAM on 4 Nov 1852. Archibald was born about 1827 in De Kalb Co., TN.

427. Isaac Ross CONGER was born on 18 Jan 1832 in De Kalb Co., TN and died in 1904 in Texas at age 72.

428. Wiley CONGER was born on 22 Apr 1836 in Tennessee, died about 1919 about age 83, and was buried about 1919 in Wesley, Atoka Co., OK.

General Notes:
Wiley Conger

MARRIAGE: The marriage to Drucilla Caroline White "probably at Laurel Hill, DeKalb, Tenn," CFA I, p. 504.

RESIDENCES: Lived in Kentucky for a short time.

General Notes:
Martha Jane Conger

RESIDENCES: Remained in Tennesse when other members of the family moved to Texas.

Wiley next married Drucilla Caroline WHITE, daughter of William Jason WHITE and Unknown HILL, on 10 Nov 1870 in Kentucky. Drucilla was born in De Kalb Co., TN and died about 1923 in Weatherford, Custer Co., OK.

General Notes:
Drucilla Caroline White

SPOUSE: Drucilla Caroline White was the 2nd spouse of Wiley Conger.

+ 1128 M i. William Jason CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1871 in Tennessee and died on 8 Nov 1963 in Weslaco, Hidalgo Co., TX at age 92.

+ 1129 F ii. Ida CONGER was born on 24 Mar 1877 in Tennessee, died on 26 Dec 1932 in Clinton, Custer/Washita Co., OK at age 55, and was buried in Dec 1932 in Colony, Washita Co., OK.

+ 1130 M iii. John Braxton CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1882 in Laurel Hill, De Kalb Co., TN and died in Nov 1976 at age 94.

+ 1131 M iv. George Washington CONGER was born on 7 Sep 1886 in De Kalb Co., TN, died on 11 Sep 1969 in Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX at age 83, and was buried in Sep 1969 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX.

Nancy married James F. HAMILTON, son of Green B. HAMILTON and Aletha UNKNOWN, in 1859. James was born in Mar 1835 in North Carolina.

General Notes:
James F. Hamilton

AKA: Bud

CENSUS: 1900 census says he was born in Fannin Co., TX
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 325 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

1137 M vi. Leroy HAMILTON was born in 1872 and died in 1919 in Fairlie, Hunt Co., TX at age 47.

+ 1139 F viii. Naomi HAMILTON was born on 28 Mar 1877 in Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN and died on 28 Aug 1948 in Ladonia, Fannin Co., TX at age 71.

+ 1140 M i. William Edward CONGER was born on 13 Jan 1882 in Lancaster, De Kalb Co., TN and died on 5 Apr 1938 in Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., TX at age 56.

431. John James COFFEE was born on 9 Jan 1833 in Smith Co., TN and died on 27 May 1927 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX at age 94.

John married Nancy Christine LAMBERSON on 1 Jul 1856. Nancy was born on 20 May 1830 and died on 12 Jan 1895 in Howard Co., TX at age 64.

1142 M ii. Thomas Joshua COFFEE was born on 18 Oct 1858 and died on 10 Jun 1934 at age 75.

1144 M iv. John Leonard COFFEE was born on 25 Feb 1862 and died in 1946 at age 84.

1147 F vii. Mary Elizabeth COFFEE was born on 28 Oct 1868 and died in 1870 at age 2.

1149 M ix. Alfonso James COFFEE was born on 15 Nov 1871 and died in 1905 at age 34.

Joshua married Mary Lou BLANTON on 20 Dec 1860. Mary was born in 1840 and died in 1884 at age 44.

1153 M iv. Hamby D. COFFEE was born about 1871 and died in 1911 about age 40.

1154 M v. Leonard S. COFFEE was born about 1873 and died in 1896 about age 23.

1157 M i. Samuel WILLIAMS was born in Feb 1855 in Texas and died in 1932 in Fayette Co., TX at age 77.

444. Thomas Eli CONGER was born about 12 Feb 1843 in Butts Co., GA, died on 31 Oct 1885 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX about age 42, and was buried in Nov 1885 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, Quitman Cemetery.

General Notes:
Thomas Eli Conger

PARENTS: Eli Martin Conger and Judith Burford

Problem: CFA I, p. 489 lists the date of birth as, 12 Feb 1843. A date of 12 Feb 1842 has also be listed.

MILITARY: Served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He returned home after the war.
(Furnished by Robert Mark Conger)

MILITARY: In the summer of 1861, Thomas Eli Conger enlisted in the Confederate Army, in Captain Wilson's Co. B, 10th Texas Cavalry, Ector's Brigade, Tennesse Army. In Nov 1861 he re-enlisted in Jacob Ziegler's. He was in battles on: Georgia Campaign, Nashville, Tenn., and other small battles in Georgia. He also was in battles in Richmond, KY, Corinth, MS, Cattanooga, TN, Chickmauga, TN, Murfeesboro, TN, and many others. (CFA I, p. 489)

OCCUPATION: After the Civil War he was a merchant, in partnership with his father. At the time of his death he was the Wood Co., TX Tax Collector

DEATH: 1885, Mineola, TX, CFA I, p. 489

Thomas married Sarah Elizabeth JONES on 21 Dec 1865 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX. Sarah was born in 1844 in Indian Springs, Butts Co., GA.

1158 F i. Ada CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1867 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 2 Oct 1876 at age 8.

1159 F ii. Stella CONGER was born on 9 Jul 1869 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 12 Sep 1870 at age 1.

+ 1160 F iii. Eloise CONGER was born on 25 May 1872 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX.

1161 M iv. T. Elmer CONGER was born on 31 Aug 1874 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX.

General Notes:
T. Elmer Conger

EMIGRATION: T. Elmer Conger moved to Greenville sometime around 1910, based on his mother's residence as found on her Confederate Widow's Pension Application. He is known to have visited with the family in 1934 at the time of the funeral of his cousin, Robert Fowler Conger, as it was mentioned in the obituary which appear in the Wood County Democrat.
(Furnished by Robert Mark Conger)

1162 M v. W. Alvin CONGER was born on 8 Jan 1879 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 9 May 1902 at age 23.

1163 F vi. Vivian CONGER was born on 29 Dec 1881 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 21 Jul 1883 at age 1.

General Notes:
Mary Ann Conger

PARENTS: Eli Martin Conger and Judith Burford

AKA: Mollie

General Notes:
James A. Callaway

AKA: James A. Callaway, CFA I, p. 139. James A. Calloway, Robert Mark Conger.

447. Andrew Jackson CONGER was born on 8 Dec 1849 in Butts Co., GA, died on 16 Dec 1925 in Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX at age 76, and was buried in Dec 1925 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, Quitman Cemetery.

General Notes:
Andrew Jackson Conger

PARENTS: Eli Martin Conger and Judith Burford

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings Andrew Jackson and Jefferson Davis Conger married sisters Louzinka Minerva and Jemmie Sallie Haines, respectively.

AKA: Bud; also called A.J.

EMIGRATION: He was a young boy when his parents moved from Georgia to Wood Co., TX, prior to the Civil War.

OCCUPATION: Farmed the Conger and Haines farms for most of his life. He was a highly respected farmer. He grew cotton, melons, ribbon cane, sorghum, peas, beans and many other crops.

RESIDENCES: His family lived in the Lone Star Community, just north of Quitman, TX. In Quitman there is a Conger street which runs north to the location of the old high school. About 500 acres in the vicinity of Quitman once belonged to the Conger family and was farmed extensively by them. Gradually they sold off the land as farming became less and less of the central means of support.
(Furnished by Robert Mark Conger)

HEALTH_HISTORY: In the early 1920s he contracted tuberculois and went to live at the Texas Sanitariou in Kerrville, TX where he died in 1925.
(Furnished by Robert Mark Conger)

Andrew married Louzinka Minerva HAINES, daughter of George Washington HAINES Colonel and Narcissa Ann FLOURNOY, in Dec 1876 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX. Louzinka was born on 3 Dec 1857 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 26 Aug 1900 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX at age 42.

General Notes:
Louzinka Minerva Haines

NAME-CONFLICT: Luisia Hayner, CFA I, p. 139; Louisa Hayner (Haynes?), CFA I, p. 23 Louisinka Haynes, CFA I, p. 440

1169 M i. George M. CONGER was born on 21 Dec 1877 in Wood Co., TX and died on 22 Aug 1883 in Wood Co., TX at age 5.

1170 U ii. Perlan CONGER was born on 24 Nov 1879 in Wood Co., TX and died on 21 May 1883 in Wood Co., TX at age 3.

+ 1171 M iii. Robert Fowler CONGER was born on 1 Apr 1882 in Wood Co., TX, died on 10 Jun 1934 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX at age 52, and was buried in Jun 1934 in Coke, Wood Co., TX, Clover Hill Cemetery.

1172 M iv. James Kleber CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1885 in Wood Co., TX, died on 12 Mar 1931 in Wood Co., TX at age 46, and was buried in Mar 1931 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, Quitman Cemetery.

General Notes:
James Kleber Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Pat; Kleber Conger in CFA I, p. 23

James married Louise LONG on 1 Nov 1910. Louise was born on 29 Sep 1888, died on 11 Jun 1927 at age 38, and was buried in Jun 1927 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, Quitman Cemetery.

1173 M v. Thomas Jefferson CONGER was born on 30 Aug 1888 in Wood Co., TX, died on 14 Sep 1918 in Dallas, , TX at age 30, and was buried in Sep 1918 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, Quitman Cemetery.

General Notes:
Thomas Jefferson Conger

DEATH: 14 Sep 1918. Thomas Jefferson Conger was found dead inside of a railroad boxcar in the Katy Railroad yard in Dallas, TX. Apparently a load of lumber shifted and fell on him, crushing him to death.
(Furnished by Robert Mark Conger)

+ 1175 F vii. Eloise CONGER was born on 19 Aug 1892 in Wood Co., TX, died in 1963 at age 71, and was buried in 1963 in Winnsboro, Wood/Franklin Co., TX, Lee Cemetery.

1176 M viii. John H. CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1894 in Wood Co., TX, died on 7 Nov 1896 at age 2, and was buried in Nov 1896 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, Quitman Cemetery.

General Notes:
Rebecca Spear Conger

PARENTS: Eli Martin Conger and Judith Burford

NAME-CONFLICT: Rebecca Spears Conger by Robert Mark Conger

Rebecca next married Lycurgus B. BROWN on 7 Feb 1874 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX.

General Notes:
Lycurgus B. Brown

QUESTION: Was his middle name, Bonapart, like his son?

+ 1178 F i. Mattie J. BROWN was born on 1 Jan 1876 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX.

1181 M iv. Lycurgus Bonapart BROWN was born on 16 Apr 1886 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX.

451. Henry Amos CONGER Dr. was born on 8 Apr 1860 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 26 Mar 1928 in Duncan, Stephens Co., OK at age 67.

General Notes:
Henry Amos Conger

PARENTS: Eli Martin Conger and Judith Burford

EDUCATION: 1886 graduated of Louisville Medical College, Louisville, KY

OCCUPATION: Physician in Mineola, TX; Was a surgeon with two railroads. Had a very successful medical practice in Duncan, OK. He was also in the drug business, real estate and banking. It has been reported that he became a millionaire by investing in the oil business in Duncan, OK.

RESIDENCES: Mineola, TX; Celeste; Hunt Co., TX; moved to Duncan, OK in 1892

General Notes:
Fanny Anderson

NAME-CONFLICT: Fanny Anderson, CFA I, p. 139; Fannie Anderson by Robert Mark Conger.

1182 F i. Essie CONGER was born in 1887 in Mineola, Wood Co., TX and died in 1888 in Mineola, Wood Co., TX at age 1.

1183 U ii. Infant CONGER was born in 1889 in Mineola, Wood Co., TX and died in 1889 in Mineola, Wood Co., TX.

452. Dr. Jefferson Davis CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1864 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 14 Jul 1936 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX at age 72.

General Notes:
Jefferson Davis Conger

PARENTS: Eli Martin Conger and Judith Burford

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings Andrew Jackson and Jefferson Davis Conger married
sisters Louzinka Minerva and Jemmie Sallie Haines, respectively.

OCCUPATION: Horse and buggy doctor in Quitman, TX

Jefferson married Jemmie Sallie HAINES, daughter of George Washington HAINES Colonel and Narcissa Ann FLOURNOY, on 30 Sep 1886 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX. Jemmie was born on 30 Oct 1867 in Wood Co., TX and died on 8 Jul 1918 in Wood Co., TX at age 50.

General Notes:
Jemmie Sallie Haines

NAME-CONFLICT: Jennie Hayner, CFA I, p. 139; Hyner and Haynes and Hayner on p. 266 of CFA I. Jennie Haynes (CFA II, p. 697)

FATHER: The town of Hainesville, TX was named after her father. CFA II, p. 94

+ 1184 M i. Eugene Martin CONGER was born on 20 Mar 1887 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died in 1939 at age 52.

+ 1185 F ii. Reba CONGER was born on 13 Oct 1888 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 19 Aug 1986 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX at age 97.

1186 M iii. Andrew Washington CONGER was born on 10 Sep 1890 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 23 Feb 1941 in Calcasieu Parish, LA at age 50.

General Notes:
Andrew Washington Conger

AKA: Pete

MILITARY: WWI veteran, served in Army Air Corp, 2nd Wing Conc Brigade

OCCUPATION: Worked in the oilfields of Texas and South Louisiana

DEATH: 23 Feb 1941 in an automobile accident in Calcasieu Parish, LA

456. Sion Iliff CONGER was born on 22 Dec 1861 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 27 Dec 1933 at age 72.

General Notes:
Sion Iliff Conger

PARENTS: Sion Moores Conger and Rebecca Cordelia Clemantha_Beall Norton

AKA: Called, Illif

BIOGRAPHY:
Sion Illiff Conger was educated at Barnitz school at Tullahoma, Tenn. He entered apprenticeship in the drug business with Dr. S.W. French in 1877. He later learned watchmaking. For a time he was with Spurlock-Neal Co., wholesale drugs of Nashville, and then became a buyer for the University of the South.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 237 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESEARCHER:
Iliff Conger was very active in trying to compile the Conger genealogy and gave much assistance to Charles L. Conger of McIntosh, Minnesota. A letter from him dated, 29 Aug 1906 indicates the organization had been established and a publication was being considered.

"I have just learned with deep regret of the death of Charles G.B. Conger of the 22d inst., and presume you have also been informed of the sad fatality. The secretary wrote me about it, and I also had a copy of the Washington Star, containing an account of his death.

"The secretary was in favor of returning the subscriptions, and making a settlement with the publishers of the Bulletin, and let the affairs of the Union drop, but am not at all in favor of it. It is a whole lot of trouble to get this sort of work started and some member of the family can undoubtedly undertake to carry on the work that has been inaugurated, and it is my impression that your are the man to do it.

"The addresses of his brothers, as given in the STAR, are Clinton B. Conger, Grand Rapids, Mich, Norman B. Conger of Detroit, and Edmund D.R. Conger, Edenton, NC. I presume that one of these would agree to carry on his work.

"I will write to them and recommend it, and you can specify your willingness to undertake the work, if not permanently, at least until a permanent editor can be found. Make a proper memorial announcement of the death of our Chief in the Sept. number, and we will soon have things in working order."

The next letter from him, dated 13 Sep 1906, indicates that Charles L. [Conger] had accepted the recommendation. In another letter, Iliff, mentioned that he had sketched some trees of the different branches.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 238 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Sion Iliff Conger wrote the following about his family, "As to a sketch of my grandfather, [Isaac Conger], I am unable to give you very much. My father, Sion Moores Conger, died when I was 12 years of age, and, being the last of his race -- a very modest man, with quiet manner, seldom speaking except when questioned -- it happened that I learned very little from him about his father or antecedents."

In speaking of his grandfather, Iliff wrote, "He was an untiring preacher, often preaching 12 to 12 sermons a week, and rarely less than two hours at a time. He died in 1847. He was opposed to slavery, and 'turned his members out of society' for 'trading in black meat.'"

"My father was married at the age of 49. He was a planter, and following the custom of the times, was a slave owner, as was also his aunt, Jane Brown Moores. Being possessed of considerable lands in cultivation, and having inherited the slaves belonging to his aunt as well as his own, he had at the outbreak of the Civil War, perhaps thirty slaves to till his soil."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 472 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Sion married Willie Moore MALONE, daughter of Charles Wesley MALONE Dr. and Caroline MOORE, on 14 Jun 1893 in Tullahoma, Coffee/Franklin Co., TN. Willie was born on 7 Jul 1866 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.

General Notes:
Willie Moore Malone

BIOGRAPHY: Willie Moore Malone Conger's mother died of yellow fever in Memphis, [TN] in 1878. Her father was a physician and went through the plague. He died about 1889. She lived with relatives in Louisville for some time and began teaching in 1891; then married.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 237-238 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

457. Dixie Lamar CONGER was born on 20 Feb 1864 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 4 Apr 1952 in Mimosa, Lincoln Co., TN at age 88, and was buried on 5 Apr 1952 in Fayettville, Lincoln Co., TN, Rose Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Dixie Lamar Conger

PARENTS: Sion Moores Conger and Rebecca Cordelia Clemantha_Beall Norton

SEX: Male

EDUCATION: Educated at the Barnitz School, Tullahoma, TN.

OCCUPATION: Was in the drug business for a short time before becoming a farmer in 1885.

RESIDENCES: Dixie Lamar Conger and his brother, Charles Henry Conger, lived at "Beachlawn," the home established, about 1815, by their grandfather, Isaac Conger, near Fayetteville, TN. Their brother, Robert Alonzo Conger, lived on the adjoining farm called, "Eeldon."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 472 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OBITUARY:
Birth: Feb. 20, 1864, Lincoln County, Tennessee, USA
Death: Apr. 4, 1952, Lincoln County, Tennessee, USA

Dixie L. Conger, Civic Leader, Died At Home April 4 [1952]--
Dixie Lamarr Conger, 88, died at his home in the Mimosa community Friday afternoon.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Higgins Funeral Home. The Rev. J. E. Wolfe and R. A. Largen officiated. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Conger was a native of Lincoln County. Except for 10 years when he lived in Tullahoma, Tennessee as a young man, he had spent his entire life on his farm at Mimosa. He was the son of Sion M. and Beall Norton Conger. He was a member of the Methodist Church.

He was a former member of the county board of education and was active in the school consolidation movement. He served as Vice President of the Elk National Bank and President of the Lincoln County Electric Membership Corporation for many years. He also served as president of the farm bureau, and helped organize the Producer's Livestock Association, and was a director of the organization for many years.

Mr. Conger was instrumental in obtaining TVA power for Lincoln County and having this county become the first county in the nation to have TVA current.

As long as his health permitted, Mr. Conger was highly active and influential in all civic movements of the county.

Mr. Conger was the grandson of Isaac Conger, the first Methodist circuit rider in Tennessee who built the ancestral home in 1808 where the family resides. He died in the same room in which he was born, as was his father before him and each of his children. The home has always been a landmark in the county and a center for civic and social affairs.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Shofner Conger; two daughters, Mrs. Bert Madden, Nashville, and Mrs. Robert Lamb, Darien, Conn.; three sons, Iliff Conger, Knoxville, D. L. Conger, Jr., Chattanooga, and John Conger, Lincoln County; and 10 grandchildren.
(Source: Lincoln County News, Fayetteville, Tennessee, April 10, 1952, found on FindAGrave)

Dixie married Mary Louise SHOFFNER, daughter of James SHOFFNER and Mary RUTLEDGE, on 16 Jan 1901. Mary was born on 5 Sep 1879 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, died on 11 Apr 1969 in Lincoln Co., TN at age 89, and was buried in Apr 1969 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, Rose Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Louise Shoffner

Problem: Was the surname, Shofner or Shoffner? Both listed in CFA I. Mary Louise Shofner Conger on FindAGrave.

+ 1188 F i. Glyndon Montene CONGER was born about 22 Mar 1902 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, died on 27 Jul 1982 about age 80, and was buried in Jul 1982 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, Rose Hill Cemetery.

+ 1189 M ii. Iliff Pillet CONGER was born on 9 Aug 1903 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, died on 23 Dec 1990 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN at age 87, and was buried in Dec 1990 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, Rose Hill Cemetery.

+ 1190 M iii. John Beall CONGER was born on 5 Nov 1905 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN and died in Apr 1995 at age 89.

+ 1191 M iv. Dixie Lamar CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1910 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN.

+ 1192 F v. Mary Charlotte CONGER was born on 18 Aug 1915 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN.

459. Robert Alonzo CONGER was born on 18 Mar 1869 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 28 Feb 1951 at age 81, and was buried in Mar 1951 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, Rose Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Robert Alonzo Conger

PARENTS: Sion Moores Conger and Rebecca Cordelia Clemantha_Beall Norton

EDUCATION: Educated at Barntis School.

OCCUPATION: Worked in the drug and jewelry business in Fayetteville, TN; later joined brothers, Dixie and Charles in farming.

RESIDENCES: Dixie Lamar Conger and his brother, Charles Henry Conger, lived at "Beachlawn," the home established, about 1815, by their grandfather, Isaac Conger, near Fayetteville, TN. Their brother, Robert Alonzo Conger, lived on the adjoining farm called, "Eeldon."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 472 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

1193 F i. Bessie Lynne CONGER was born on 4 Nov 1893 and died on 14 Feb 1940 at age 46.

General Notes:
Bessie Lynne Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Bessie Lynne and Jessie Beall Conger were twins.

General Notes:
Jessie Beall Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Bessie Lynne and Jessie Beall Conger were twins.

General Notes:
Thomas Austin Marshall

RESEARCHER: Gary Marshall, member of the Washington, DC, CPAFUG, (PAF User's Group) is the great grandson of Thomas Austin Marshall.

461. Jacob Murray MARSHALL was born on 23 Aug 1832 in Preble Co., OH and died on 21 Mar 1886 at age 53.

465. John Newton CONGER was born on 13 Oct 1832 in Preble Co., OH and died on 6 Nov 1904 in Preble Co., OH at age 72.

John married Louisa KENNEDY on 14 Feb 1854. Louisa was born on 20 Feb 1936 in Preble Co., OH.

General Notes:
Louisa Kennedy

NAME-CONFLICT: Louisa Kenney; Louisa Kennedy (CFA I, p. 313)

1205 F i. Mary L. CONGER was born on 25 Feb 1859 in Preble Co., OH and died on 16 Jul 1860 at age 1.

1206 M ii. Albert A. CONGER was born on 3 Dec 1860 in Preble Co., OH and died on 13 Apr 1901 at age 40.

+ 1208 M iv. Joseph E. CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1865 in Preble Co., OH and died in Eaton, Preble Co., OH.

1211 U vii. Infant CONGER was born on 18 Nov 1873 in Preble Co., OH and died on 18 Nov 1873 in Preble Co., OH.

466. Wheeler M. CONGER was born on 19 Aug 1834 in Preble Co., OH and died on 16 Sep 1911 at age 77.

Wheeler married Catherine HALDERMAN on 25 Aug 1857. Catherine was born on 15 Mar 1833 and died on 15 Jan 1893 in Preble Co., OH at age 59.

General Notes:
Catherine Halderman

Problem: Was the surname, Helderman or Halderman? Both listed, in CFA I.

Anna married George W. POTTER on 19 Aug 1862. George was born on 29 Oct 1834 in Preble Co., OH and died on 18 Jul 1904 at age 69.

470. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 7 Feb 1832 in Preble Co., OH and died on 30 Mar 1881 in Preble Co., OH at age 49.

Sarah married Meeker S. MORTON on 22 Feb 1860. Meeker was born on 23 Dec 1832 and died on 3 Feb 1908 at age 75.

1219 F i. Stella MORTON was born on 29 Mar 1861 in Preble Co., OH and died on 1 May 1964 at age 103.

1220 M ii. Charles MORTON was born on 30 Oct 1863 in Preble Co., OH and died on 12 Mar 1903 at age 39.

1221 M iii. James MORTON was born on 12 Apr 1865 in Preble Co., OH and died on 22 Feb 1897 at age 31.

1222 M iv. Chester MORTON was born on 16 Nov 1867 in Preble Co., OH and died on 24 Sep 1890 at age 22.

471. Elizabeth Ann CONGER was born on 1 Sep 1834 in Preble Co., OH and died on 20 Jul 1902 at age 67.

Elizabeth married Lemuel BENNETT on 25 Dec 1854. Lemuel was born on 24 Dec 1829 in Preble Co., OH and died on 27 Apr 1895 at age 65.

1226 M i. Harry Clayton BENNETT was born on 11 Oct 1856 in Preble Co., OH and died on 4 Oct 1907 at age 50.

1231 F vi. Mary Etta BENNETT was born on 12 Feb 1873 in Preble Co., OH and died on 17 Aug 1907 at age 34.

474. William Wims CONGER was born on 18 Oct 1841 in Preble Co., OH and died on 9 Oct 1882 at age 40.

William married Julia WILKINSON on 1 Oct 1863. Julia was born on 30 Jun 1843 in Preble Co., OH and died on 27 Dec 1906 at age 63.

1232 F i. Emma Constance CONGER was born on 22 Jul 1864 in Preble Co., OH and died on 27 Mar 1885 at age 20.

1233 M ii. Royal E. CONGER was born on 27 Jun 1867 in Preble Co., OH and died on 1 Jan 1885 at age 17.

1235 F iv. Lucy Bertha CONGER was born on 27 Feb 1877 in Preble Co., OH and died on 24 May 1904 at age 27.

1236 M v. George Wilkinson CONGER was born on 27 Sep 1881 in Preble Co., OH.

475. John Armour CONGER was born on 3 Feb 1847 in Eaton, Preble Co., OH and died on 12 Aug 1927 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA at age 80.

General Notes:
John Armour Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: John Amos Conger in CFA I, p. 297 & 380. "John Armour (Amos?) Conger" in CFA II, p. 138.

BIRTH: 3 Feb 1847, near Eaton, Preble Co., OH
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 138 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MARRIAGE: 5 or 6 Oct 1869 at Preble Co., OH
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 138 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Owner/operator of a brick and tile factory which supplied northwest Iowa.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist, active in church

CHILDREN-PUBLIC_SERVICE: His homw was open to foster children as well as he own.

HOBBIES: Fishing was his hobby and in later years he went deep sea fishing off the Florida coast.

John married Leah Ellen FELTON, daughter of Edward FELTON and Tillitha C. WRIGHT, about 5 Oct 1869 in Preble Co., OH. Leah was born on 19 Mar 1849 in Sugar Valley, Preble Co., OH and died on 31 Aug 1918 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA at age 69.

1237 M i. Perry G. CONGER was born on 12 Jun 1871 and died in 1892 at age 21.

+ 1238 F ii. Ethel Gertrude CONGER was born about 5 Feb 1883 in Earlville, La Salle Co., IL and died on 1 Nov 1980 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA about age 97.

476. Henry Clayton CONGER was born on 23 Aug 1849 in Preble Co., OH and died on 31 Aug 1908 in Preble Co., OH at age 59.

1239 M i. Oscar CONGER was born on 8 Oct 1873 in Preble Co., OH and died on 5 Aug 1885 at age 11.

1240 M ii. Shelby CONGER was born on 26 Jul 1875 in Preble Co., OH and died on 4 Apr 1883 at age 7.

483. Robert Milton RHEA was born about 22 Apr 1848 in Dixon, Preble Co., OH and died on 30 Oct 1919 in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX about age 71.

General Notes:
Robert Milton Rhea

EMIGRATION: In 1878 he moved from Ohio and settled in Garden Plain, KS.

RESIDENCES: Goddard, KS (CFA I, p. 783)

Problem: Was the birth, 15 Apr 1848 or as listed in CFA II, p. 403, 22 Apr 1848?

BURIAL: Buried at Lakeview, a hurricane later carried the casket into the Gulf of Mexico.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 404 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Robert married Sarah Elizabeth HARVEY, daughter of Samuel HARVEY and Sophronia HAZELTON, on 26 Jul 1868 in Dixon, Preble Co., OH. Sarah was born on 17 May 1848 in Dixon, Preble Co., OH and died in Oct 1909 at age 61.

General Notes:
Sarah Elizabeth Harvey

BIOGRAPHY: Devoted Christian and writer of many beautiful verses.

1243 F i. Samantha Leora RHEA was born on 4 Jul 1869 in Dixon, Preble Co., OH and died on 24 Dec 1878 in Kansas at age 9.

1244 M ii. Rolandus Everheard RHEA was born on 25 Feb 1872 in Dixon, Preble Co., OH and died on 3 Jul 1888 at age 16.

+ 1245 M iii. Royal Conger RHEA was born on 24 Nov 1874 in Dixon, Preble Co., OH, died on 27 Aug 1942 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 67, and was buried in Aug 1942 in Seiling, Dewey Co., OK, Seiling Cemetery.

Sarah married J. C. AYDELOTTE. J. was born in 1833 and died in 1901 at age 68.

+ 1247 F i. Emma AYDELOTTE was born in 1861 and died on 26 Jul 1908 at age 47.

490. Caroline CONGER was born on 13 Sep 1840 in Preble Co., OH and died on 30 Sep 1922 at age 82.

Caroline married Andrew Lietner HARRIS on 17 Oct 1865. Andrew was born on 17 Nov 1835 and died on 13 Sep 1915 at age 79.

General Notes:
Andrew Lietner Harris

BIOGRAPHY: Andrew Leitner Harris of Preble Co., Ohio was Governor of Ohio from 1906 to 1909. He was a lawyer by profession and occupied many positions of honor and trust.

He was a Colonel in the Civil War and at the close was made a Brigadier General for bravery.

In a Democratic county of over 4,000 majority he was only defeated by about 100 votes when he ran for Congress. He was Lieutenant-Governor under McKinley and a close friend of his.

He was an extensive land owner and spent most of his leisure time on his farms in Preble Co., OH.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 745 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
Emma Jane Lockwood

COMMENT: Apparently there is confusion about whether Emma Jane Lockwood was married to James Harvey Conger or John Newton Conger. CFA I lists Emma as the spouse of James Harvey and they are listed as a couple in this genealogy file as well.

1253 M i. Harry B. CONGER was born on 10 Sep 1876 and died on 11 Oct 1884 at age 8.

Grace married Wilbert MILLER on 17 Jan 1900. Wilbert was born on 30 Jul 1873.

493. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1847 in Preble Co., OH and died on 31 Aug 1896 at age 48.

Elizabeth married Barney W. HUFFMAN on 30 May 1865. Barney was born on 25 Oct 1844 and died on 20 Feb 1910 at age 65.

1256 F i. Mary HUFFMAN was born on 23 Mar 1868 and died on 4 Jan 1884 at age 15.

1257 M ii. Charles HUFFMAN was born on 7 Jun 1867 and died on 11 Feb 1881 at age 13.

Sarah married Samuel FESSLER about Jan 1860 in Johnson Co., IA. Samuel was born about 1840 and died on 17 Feb 1906 about age 66.

General Notes:
Samuel Fessler

MILITARY: Served 3 1/2 years in the Union Army, Co., K, 22nd Iowa Reg; wounded in the knee. (CFA I, p. 733)

Stephen married Mary E. SCHAEFFER on 1 Apr 1882. Mary was born on 14 Nov 1863.

498. Mary Catherine CONGER was born on 8 Jan 1850 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN and died on 2 Mar 1885 at age 35.

General Notes:
Mary Catherine Conger

PARENTS: William Alexander Conger and Sarah Paddock

AKA: Kate

Mary married Taylor D. BLAKELY, son of Herbert BLAKELY and Sarah (Sally) KENNEDY, on 1 Oct 1867 in Osceola, Clarke Co., IA. Taylor was born on 24 Feb 1842 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN and died on 1 Jul 1923 in Osceola, Clarke Co., IA at age 81.

+ 1272 M ii. Chester Eli BLAKELY was born on 29 Nov 1869 in Ford Co., IL and died on 1 May 1954 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR at age 84.

1274 M iv. Sylvester BLAKELY was born on 2 Dec 1873 in Harrisonville, Case, MO and died on 1 Dec 1953 at age 79.

1275 F v. Ethelbert BLAKELY was born on 28 Jan 1875 in Bates Co., MO and died on 12 Dec 1960 at age 85.

1277 M vii. Clyde BLAKELY was born on 14 Jan 1878 and died on 16 Oct 1947 at age 69.

1278 M viii. Charles BLAKELY was born on 28 Feb 1880 in Cass Co., MO and died on 11 Feb 1911 in Larned, Pawnee Co., KS at age 30.

1279 M ix. Walter BLAKELY was born on 24 Jun 1884 and died on 1 May 1917 at age 32.

502. Samantha Jane CONGER was born on 6 Jul 1857 in Knoxville, Knox Co., IL and died on 1 Aug 1925 in Baca Co., CO at age 68.

General Notes:
Samantha Jane Conger

PARENTS: William Alexander Conger and Sarah Paddock

AKA: Maybe called Mattie Conger, see CFA II, p. 456.

REFERENCE: Conger Confab, Vol. XIV, No. 2, June 1988

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: Was the date of marriage to John J., Blakely, 2 Sep 1874 or as listed by Roy Markham, 10 Dec 1874?

Samantha married John J. BLAKELY on 2 Sep 1874. John was born about 1855 and died on 9 Oct 1879 about age 24.

General Notes:
Jacob Jasper Riddle

SPOUSE: Jacob J. Riddle was the 2nd spouse of Samantha Jane Conger.

+ 1291 F i. Sallie D. KEETON was born on 9 Nov 1882 in Amsterdam, Bates Co., MO.

509. John MARSHALL was born on 13 Aug 1852 and died on 6 Feb 1892 at age 39.

515. Mary Elizabeth ELSTON was born on 14 Mar 1837 in Bolivar, Hardemon Co., TN and died in Henderson Co., TX.

Mary married Andrew Jackson GUTHRIE, son of Joseph GUTHRIE and Sarah JONES,. Andrew was born on 9 Nov 1834 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC and died between 1863 and 1870 in Henderson, Rusk Co., TX.

1308 F i. Annie Julia GUTHRIE was born on 16 Oct 1857 in Henderson Co., TX and died on 21 Sep 1949 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA at age 91.

Annie married Benjamin F. WINDERWEEDLE on 1 Oct 1881 in Kaufman, Kaufman Co., TX.

+ 1310 M iii. James David GUTHRIE was born on 8 May 1860 in Henderson Co., TX and died on 28 May 1929 in Kaufman Co., TX at age 69.

519. David Elias ELSTON was born on 18 Sep 1843 in Madison Co., TN, died on 6 Dec 1893 in Kaufman Co., TX at age 50, and was buried in Dec 1893 in Peel Cemetery.

David married Sarah Elizabeth PEEL, daughter of James Turner PEEL and Martha HILL, on 24 Dec 1868 in Henderson Co., TX. Sarah was born on 21 May 1846 in Tishomingo Co., MS, died on 17 Jan 1902 in Kaufman Co., TX at age 55, and was buried in Jan 1902 in Peel Cemetery.

1312 M i. Jesse James ELSTON was born on 22 Oct 1869 in Henderson Co., TX and died about 1871 about age 2.

1313 F ii. Sarah Frances ELSTON was born on 26 May 1872 in Henderson Co., TX and died on 14 Sep 1873 at age 1.

+ 1314 M iii. William David ELSTON was born on 30 Jun 1875 in Henderson Co., TX, died on 13 Aug 1948 in Chickasha, Grady Co., OK at age 73, and was buried in Aug 1948 in Rose Hill Cemetery.

1315 F iv. Martha Alice ELSTON was born on 27 Apr 1878 in Henderson Co., TX and died on 17 Dec 1959 at age 81.

1316 M v. Alford ELSTON was born on 4 Aug 1880 in Henderson Co., TX and died about 1882 about age 2.

1321 M i. William M. DAVIS was born on 15 Aug 1871 and died on 12 Nov 1882 at age 11.

530. John Overton ROSS was born on 9 Sep 1849 in Morehouse Parish, LA and died on 22 Jun 1940 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX at age 90.

John married Roxie Ann PARKS, daughter of William S. PARKS and Martha Ann Robinson HOLCOMB, about 1881 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX. Roxie was born on 5 Nov 1865 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX and died on 11 Oct 1952 at age 86.

1323 M i. Willie ROSS was born on 12 Aug 1882 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX and died on 6 Aug 1885 at age 2.

1324 F ii. Robertia ROSS was born on 17 Feb 1885 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX and died on 5 Jun 1886 at age 1.

1325 M iii. Lawrence Sullivan ROSS was born on 6 Jan 1887 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX and died on 24 Mar 1951 at age 64.

1326 M iv. Henry Grady ROSS was born on 13 Dec 1889 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX and died on 22 Oct 1971 at age 81.

1327 M v. Frank Parks ROSS was born on 14 Mar 1892 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX and died on 25 Jul 1971 at age 79.

+ 1328 M vi. John Belve ROSS was born on 19 Sep 1894 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX.

534. Elias Elihugh HAFER was born between 1817 and 1819 in Pennsylvania, died on 10 Aug 1870 in Bebee, Wetzel Co., WV, and was buried in Aug 1870 in Wetzel Co., WV, Highland Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Hafer

PARENTS: Israel Hafer and Hannah J. Conger

CENSUS: 1870, in Wetzel Co, WV, Proctor Dist., #194-194
Elias Hafer, 53, PA, Stonemason; Sarah J., 46, VA, Keeping House
John, 21, VA; Washington, 17, VA; Adaline, 11, VA; Hetty, 9, VA
Rachel, 7, VA; Bruce, 5, WV; Elias, 2, WV
(Furnished by Linda (Goddard) Stout)

CEMETERY:
Elias Elihugh Hafer
Birth: 1819, USA
Death: Aug. 10, 1870, Bebee, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Family links:
Parents:
Israel Hafer (1781 - 1865)
Hannah J. Conger Hafer (1790 - 1868)

Spouse:
Sarah Jane Miller Hafer (1824 - ____)

Children:
John P. Hafer (1849 - 1934)*
James H. Hafer (1857 - 1884)*
Heta (Hattie) Elizabeth Hafer Newman (1860 - 1937)*

Siblings:
Joseph Hafer (1814 - 1892)*
Elias Elihugh Hafer (1819 - 1870)
John Hafer (1824 - 1898)*
*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Highland Cemetery, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Created by: Ken Childers, Record added: Apr 22, 2003
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 7374306)

Elias married Sarah Jane MILLER on 20 Oct 1844 in Marshall Co., VA/WV. Sarah was born on 16 May 1824 in Marshall Co., VA, died before 1880 in Marshall Co., WV, and was buried before 1880 in Wetzel Co., WV, Highland Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sarah Jane Miller

NAME-CONFLICT: Sarah Jane Morrison by some researchers; Sarah Jane Miller on FindAGrave.

CEMETERY:
Sarah Jane Miller Hafer
Birth: May 16, 1824, Marshall County, West Virginia, USA
Death: unknown, Marshall County, West Virginia, USA

Death:
before 1880...

Marriage-Children:
Married Elias Elihugh Hafer in Marshall County on Oct. 20, 1844.
They were the parents of:
Sabina Jane Hafer (1848–1894)
John P. Hafer (1849–1934)
George Washington Hafer (B: 1852)
Adaline Hafer (B: 1858)
Hester Hafer (B: 1860)
Heta Hattie Elizabeth Hafer (1860–1937)
Rachel M. Hafer (1863–1939)
Bruce Hafer (B: 1865)
Matilda Blake (1868–1896)
Elias Hafer (B: 1868)

SOURCE: [Probably requires a paid subscription. REH]
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12881853/person/1689740960

Family links:
Spouse:
Elias Elihugh Hafer (1819 - 1870)*

Children:
John P. Hafer (1849 - 1934)*
Heta (Hattie) Elizabeth Hafer Newman (1860 - 1937)*
*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Highland Cemetery, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Created by: Ruth (Hickman) Wicks
Record added: Nov 01, 2012
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 100020667)

1330 M ii. John P. HAFER was born about 1849 in Virginia and died in 1934 about age 85.

+ 1334 F vi. Heta Elizabeth HAFER was born on 26 Apr 1860 in Wetzel Co., WV, died on 28 Dec 1937 in Terrapin Ridge, Wetzel Co., WV at age 77, and was buried on 30 Dec 1937 in Peabody, Wetzel Co., WV, Antioch Christian Church Cemetery.

+ 1335 F vii. Rachel Matilda HAFER was born about 1863 in Proctor District, Wetzel Co., VA, died on 22 May 1939 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV about age 76, and was buried in May 1939 in Magnolia District, Wetzel Co., WV, Kendall Cemetery.

General Notes:
Bruce Hafer

PARENTS: Elias Elihugh Hafer and Sarah Jane Miller

RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1939, Jackson Co., WV

535. John HAFER was born on 19 Aug 1824 in Washington Co., PA, died on 13 Feb 1898 in Wetzel Co., WV at age 73, and was buried in Feb 1898 in Peabody, Wetzel Co., WV, Antioch Christian Church Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Hafer

PARENTS: Israel Hafer and Hannah J. Conger

BIOGRAPHY:
JOHN HAFER of Proctor District, Wetzel Co., WV and Jane MCBRIDE were united in marriage in Marshall county, Virginia, May 7, 1850, and made their home in Wetzel county, April 5, 1855. The country was then in an unsettled condition and they experienced many pioneer hardships. He engaged in business as a stone and brick mason, and in farming, they prospered and reared a family of ten children: now settled as follows: Israel S., born August 19, 1851; Samuel N., March 13, 1852; Hannah J., September 25, 1853; John W., April 15, 1855, these four living in Wheeling, Ohio county, West Virginia; James H., March 8, 1857, lives at home, Susanna, January 3, 1859, lives in Marshall county, this State; Jefferson B., January 26, 1861; Robert E. L., February 28, 1863; Joseph E., January 28, 1866; Elle Z., December 6, 1869 - the four last named at home.

John HAFER was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, November 22, 1824, and his wife was born in the same State and county, May 15, 1825. His parents were Israel and Hannah J. (CONGER) HAFER, and they died in Guernsey county, Ohio. Joseph HAFER, his father's brother, was a soldier in 1812 from "Old Virginia." The wife of Mr. HAFER was a daughter of Samuel and Margaret (MCCRADY) MCBRIDE. Her mother is still living in Centre district, this county, at the age of 83 years.

John HAFER has been six years justice of the peace in this county. His post office address in Proctor, Wetzel County, West Virginia.

His post office address in Proctor, Wetzel County, West Virginia.
(Source: Hardesty's History of West Virginia Counties - furnished by Darlene Bacon)

RESIDENCES: Proctor, Wetzel Co., WV

BIRTH-DEATH-CONFLICT:
There is a conflict between the date of birth in the Biography, 22 Nov 1824, and the date of birth on the FindAGrave tombstone photograph, 19 Aug 1824. The date of death on the photo reads, 13 Feb 1898 but the Age on the tombstone reads, 73y 5m 24d which is off by one day, 73y 5m 25d when the two dates from the tombstone are used.
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

CEMETERY;
John Hafer
Birth: Nov. 22, 1824, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death: Feb. 13, 1898, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Spouse-Parents:
John Hafer, husband of Jane McBride and son of Israel and Hannah J. Conger Hafer.

Family links:
Parents:
Israel Hafer (1781 - 1865)
Hannah J. Conger Hafer (1790 - 1868)

Spouse:
Jane McBride Hafer (1825 - 1899)*

Children:
Jefferson Bueregard Hafer (1861 - 1943)*
Robert E. L. Hafer (1863 - 1895)*

Siblings:
Joseph Hafer (1814 - 1892)*
Elias Elihugh Hafer (1819 - 1870)*
John Hafer (1824 - 1898)
*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, Peabody, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Created by: Ken Childers
Record added: Mar 23, 2004
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 8550205)

John married Jane Mc_BRIDE, daughter of Samuel Wesley Mc_BRIDE and Margaret Mc_CRADY, on 7 May 1850 in Marshall Co., VA. Jane was born on 15 May 1825 in Washington Co., PA, died on 10 Mar 1899 in Wetzel Co., WV at age 73, and was buried in Mar 1899 in Peabody, Wetzel Co., WV, Antioch Christian Church Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jane McBride

CEMETERY:
Jane McBride Hafer
Birth: May 15, 1825, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death: Mar. 10, 1899, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Spouse:
Jane McBride, wife of John Hafer.

Family links:
Spouse:
John Hafer (1824 - 1898)

Children:
Jefferson Bueregard Hafer (1861 - 1943)*
Robert E. L. Hafer (1863 - 1895)*
*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, Peabody, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Created by: Ken Childers
Record added: Mar 23, 2004
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 8550217)

1342 M iv. John Wiley HAFER was born on 15 Apr 1855 in Virginia/West Virginia.

General Notes:
John Wiley Hafer

PARENTS: John Hafer and Jane McBride

AKA-CENSUS-OCCUPATION: Probably called, Wiley. He was living with his brother, Jefferson Beauregard Hafer in Wetzel Co., WV at the time of the 1900 census. Sales Mang. Optical

+ 1344 F vi. Susannah HAFER was born on 3 Jan 1859 in Wetzel Co., VA, died on 12 Aug 1938 in Short Creek, Marshall Co., WV at age 79, and was buried on 14 Aug 1938 in Fish Creek, Marshall Co., WV, Graysville Cemetery.

+ 1345 M vii. Jefferson Beauregard HAFER was born on 26 Jan 1861 in Virginia/West Virginia, died on 21 Jun 1943 at age 82, and was buried in Jun 1943 in Peabody, Wetzel Co., WV, Antioch Christian Church Cemetery.

1346 M viii. Robert E. L. HAFER was born on 28 Feb 1863, died on 29 Jun 1895 at age 32, and was buried in Jun 1895 in Peabody, Wetzel Co., WV, Antioch Christian Church Cemetery.

General Notes:
Robert E.L. Hafer

PARENTS: John Hafer and Jane McBride

CEMETERY:
Robert E.L. Hafer
Birth: Feb. 28, 1863
Death: Jun. 29, 1895

Parents:
Robert E. L. Hafer was the son of John and Jane McBride Hafer.

Family links:
Parents:
John Hafer (1824 - 1898)
Jane McBride Hafer (1825 - 1899)

Sibling:
Jefferson Bueregard Hafer (1861 - 1943)*
Robert E. L. Hafer (1863 - 1895)
*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, Peabody, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Created by: Ken Childers, Record added: Apr 21, 2009
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 36159633)

General Notes:
Ella Z. Hafer

PARENTS: John Hafer and Jane McBride

SPOUSE: Ella Z. Hafer was first married to an unknown Tayler. She was the 2nd spouse of Wilford Moore Garner.

NAME-CONFLICT: Elle Z. Hafer

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1938, Mrs. W.M. Garner of Moundsville, WV.

Ella next married Wilford Moore GARNER, son of Henry GARNER and Eleanor KECK, on 11 Jul 1896 in Wetzel Co., WV. Wilford was born on 16 Jun 1856 in Wetzel Co., VA/WV, died in 1946 in Glen Dale, Marshall Co., WV at age 90, and was buried in 1946 in Riverview Mausoleum.

General Notes:
Wilford Moore Garner

NAME-CONFLICT: Wilfred Moore Garner

Problem: Was he born on 26 Jul 1856 or as listed in the obituary, 16 Jul 1856?.

MARRIAGE: Book 1, page 249 to Harriet Ann Arnold. Ethel Briggs did not cite a marriage location.

MARRIAGE: Book 7, page 495 to Ella Hafer Taylor. Ethel Briggs did not cite a marriage location.

MARRIAGE: Wilford M Garner age 20 b Wetzel Co, WV res
Wetzel Co WV Harriet A Arnold age 18 b Wetzel Co, WV res Wetzel Co, WV mrd 19
May 1877 at res. of Melissa Arnold by David Budey?
(Source: WETZEL CO., WV MARRIAGES - EXTRACTED FROM MARRIAGE LICENSES;LDS Film #839982, Vol. 1, Page 249 - Extracted by Darlene Bacon)

MARRIAGE: Wilford Garner age 39 b Wetzel Co, WV res Wetzel Co, WV
Ella Taylor age 27 b Wetzel Co, WV res Wetzel Co, WV mrd 11 Jul 1896 at res of brides father by G F Strickling
(Source: WETZEL CO., WV MARRIAGES - EXTRACTED FROM MARRIAGE LICENSES;LDS Film #839984, Vol. 7, Page 495 - Extracted by Darlene Bacon).

Census: 1900, in Wetzel Co., WV, (West) Proctor Dist., #138
Wilford M. Garner, Jul 1856, 43, 3 years, WV WV WV
Ella Z., Dec 1869, 30, 0/0, WV PA PA
Clarence L., Feb 1878, 22, WV WV WV;
Lawrence H., Jun 1885, 14, WV WV WV
Amanda F. Hall, Sep 1886, 13, WV WV WV, boarder

Census: 1910, in Wetzel Co., WV, Proctor Dist., #65-66
Wilford Garner, 53, m2, 13 years, WV WV WV, farmer
Ella, 39, m2, 0/0, WV PA PA.

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1923, Moundsville, WV.

OBITUARY: W.M. Garner
W.M. Garner, 90, a resident of Marshall and Wetzel counties his entire life, died Saturday morning at 6:45 o'clock at Glen Dale hospital, following a lengthy illness. His home was at 1011 Tomlinson avenue.

He was born July 16, 1856, in Wetzel county, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Garner. He was married to Harriet Ann Arnold to which union were born three children, and after her death in 1895 he married Ella Hafer. He was a farmer all his life, operating a farm near Antioch church until age forced his retirement, when he moved to Moundsville only a few years ago.

He was a member of the Christian Church.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ella Garner; a son, C.I. [sic] Garner of Moundsville; a grandson, Joseph Earl Garner of Wheeling and a half-brother, Albert Garner of Proctor.

The body is at the Grisell funeral home, where services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. I. Clifford Bucy, pastor of the First Christian Church, and Rev. O.J. Howearth of Wellsburg, former pastor, will officiate and entombment will be in Riverview mausoleum.
(Source: Wetzel County, WV Obituaries, Volume IV, 1994, p. 27, published by Wetzel County Genealogical Society - furnished by Darlene Bacon).

542. Elias Milton CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1812 in Pennsylvania, died before 1880 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA, and was buried before 1880 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA, Farm Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Milton Conger

PARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp

Problem: Was he born in Monroe Co., OH or as the 1860 and 1870 census states, in PA? Allan Mustard lists, 12 Aug 1813, PA from hand written notes of his mother.

Film #: 170878, Page #: 427, Ordinance #: 20669
Abt 1816, Elias Milton Conger

BIOGRAPHY:
Elias Milton Conger, Manchester, Dearborn Co., Indiana was a resident of the Ohio Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Columbus, Ohio (Known today as, School for the Deaf) according to records of the period 1829-1850. He was born on 2 Aug 1812. Date of admission: 23 Nov 1834. Cause of deafness: fever at age 2 years. Parents: David Conger. Date of discharge: 1 Aug 1839. Remarks: a farmer and cooper, married deaf mute. Absent before final discharge date. Entry $69.
(Published in the OGS quarterly, "The Report," Vol. 24, No. 3, 1984, page 130 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

BIOGRAPHY:
Elias Milton Conger had Scarlet Fever when a child of three and lost his hearing. Consequently he never learned to talk. He went to school in Columbus, Ohio and there met Mary Jane Hatton.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN; Monroe Co., IA; Appanoose Co., IA

CENSUS: 1860, in Monroe Co., IA, Bluff Creek Twp., 592
David Conger, 69, [sic, 71], farmer, NJ
Elias, 47, farmer, PA
Mary J., 26, domestic, IN
Jacob, 3, IA; Amanda, 1, IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp.
Elias Conger, m. 58, b. PA, farmer, deaf and dumb, RE $1200, PE $431
Mary J. (Hatton) f. 34, b. Ind., hskp, deaf and dumb
Jacob D., son, 13, b. IA; Clara A., dau., 11, b. IA; Halleck G., son, 7,
b. IA
David S. Conger, father, 79, b. NJ, farmer
Robert Kee, boarder, 29, b. NY, carpenter, deaf and dumb

REFERENCE: "Conger Family of America," Vol. 2

DEATH: Elias Conger is buried with his parents on their homestead at Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Elias married Mary Jane HATTON on 8 Nov 1851 in Kankakee, Kankakee Co., IL. Mary was born on 16 Oct 1835 in Indiana and died on 16 Jun 1921 in Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT at age 85.

General Notes:
Mary Jane Hatton

BIOGRAPHY: Mary Jane Hatton was born mute. She went to Illinois to live with her sister, Elizabeth Osgood, until marrying Elias. After Mary Jane was widowed she lived with her daughter, Clara, in Montana until her death.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Census: 1880, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp., #172/180
Mary J. Conger, 46, IN, keephouse
Clara, 21, domestic servant IA PA IN
Mary, 8, dau, IA PA IN
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: 1880, widowed and still living in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.

RESIDENCES: 1900, lived in Vermillion Twp., Appanoose Co., with Lewis F. Phillips and daughter, Clara.

RESIDENCES: As of 1910, Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA; Phillip E. and Mary S. Wells and his mother-in-law, Mary Jane (Hatton) Conger.

RESIDENCES: As of 1920, Musselshell Co., MT; Lewis and Clara Phillips and his mother-in-law, Mary Jane (Hatton) Conger aged 85 years.

DEATH: Allan Mustard lists the place of death as Roundup, MT, from the notes of his mother.

+ 1349 M i. Jacob David CONGER was born on 1 May 1857 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA and died on 21 Dec.

+ 1350 F ii. Clara Amanda CONGER was born on 22 Feb 1859 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA, died on 25 Apr 1948 in Roundup, Musselshell Co., MT at age 89, and was buried on 29 Apr 1948 in Roundup, Musselshell Co., MT, City Cemetery.

1351 F iii. Lenora Bell CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1861 in Monroe Co., IA, died on 22 Jul 1863 in Iowa at age 2, and was buried in Jul 1863 in Monroe Co., Iowa, Hayden Chapel.

General Notes:
Lenora Bell Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Senora B. Conger; Lenora Bell Conger by Allan P. Mustard

CEMETERY: Senora [sic, Lenora] B. Conger, d. 22 Jul 1963, d/o E.M. & M.J. Grave Designation: HDC 188.
(Source: 2000 Hayden Chapel Cemetery Census, Monroe Co., IA - furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 1352 M iv. Halleck Gettis CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1863 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA, died on 27 Jul 1933 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 70, and was buried in Jul 1933 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

1353 M v. Elias Benoni CONGER was born on 1 Mar 1866 in Monroe Co., IA, died on 30 Apr 1870 in Iowa at age 4, and was buried in May 1870 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, Evergreen Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Benoni Conger

NAME: Elias B. Conger; Elias Benoni Conger by Allan P. Mustard

QUESTION-DEATH: Can anyone prove that siblings, Elias B. and Rachel Jane Conger died on the same day, 30 Apr 1870?

CEMETERY: Elias B. Conger, s/o E.M. & M.I. [sic M.J.], d. 30 Apr 1870; 4 yr, 3 mo; Row 7, Evergreen Cemetery, Cincinnati, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
(Furnished by Dortha Walters to Joyce Posey)

1354 F vi. Rachel Jane CONGER was born on 31 Aug 1869 in Monroe Co., IA and died on 30 Apr 1870.

General Notes:
Rachel Jane Conger

QUESTION: Can anyone prove that siblings, Elias B. and Rachel Jane Conger died on the same day, 30 Apr 1870?

+ 1355 F vii. Mary Sophia CONGER was born on 15 Aug 1871 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Isaac W. Conger

PARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp

CONFLICT: It has been reported that he was born in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN. This is not supported by the 1850 census of Monroe Co., OH.

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 44/44, 19 Jul 1850
Isaac Conger, 32, m. Cooper, OH; Caroline, 26, f. PA
Napoleon, 3, m. OH; Sarah, 2, f. OH

OCCUPATION: May have been the Isaac W. Conger, 1818, who was Clothing store owner in Cincinnati, OH.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 37a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Isaac married Caroline FALWELL. Caroline was born about 1824 in Pennsylvania.

General Notes:
Caroline Falwell

RELATIONSHIP: The parents of Caroline Falwell might have been: Frettle and Jane Fallwell, who were living next door to Isaac and Caroline Conger at the time of the 1850 census of Monroe Co., OH.

RESIDENCES: Caroline Conger and children were living in Cincinnati, OH in 1911.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 246 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
Sarah Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Sarah (Emma Jane?) Conger
(Source: The Conger Family of America Vol. I, p. 246 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

544. Mary CONGER was born on 8 Jun 1814 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 19 May 1884 in Monroe Co., IA at age 69, and was buried in May 1884 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA, Hayden Chapel. User ID: 51DK-CP.

General Notes:
Mary Conger

PARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp

EMIGRATION:
It appears that Mary Conger Croel's parents [David S. and Rebecca Sharp Conger] preceded her to Iowa and settled in Monroe County, Iowa. Her uncle, Elias Gregory Conger, b. 1806, had settled in Appanoose county, Iowa.

A year after the death of her husband [in July 1853], Mary Conger Croel sold the land [in Indiana] and with her nine children (the youngest born 4 months after Hiram's death) emigrated to Monroe county, Iowa in a covered wagon with her son-in-law, Omer Palmer, and her brother, Edward, to assist her on the journey. She settled at Bluff Creek Township, [Monroe Co., IA] where her children grew to maturity.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 720 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
Mary bought 160 acres of land at $1.25 per acre and cleared it with oxen. She deeded an acre of land on the corner for a Methodist Church. Across the road was a grocery store, cheese factory and school. In later years, her son Wilber, attended the store and once a week drove to Oskaloosa for the mail. This little community was known as "Bluff Creek," in the township of the same name. This was near the prosperous town of Buxton, a mining town of about 5,000 people. For many years the only remnants of the town were the abandoned railroad tracks and the rebuilt schoolhouse which was razed in 1963.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 720 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Census: 1860, Monroe Co., IA

LAND:
The Monroe County, Iowa census of 1860 revealed that Mary Crowel had 60 acres of improved land, 140 acres unimproved with cash value of $2,500, implements worth $750, also 2 horses, 1 milk cow, 2 oxen, 8 sheep, 5 swine valued at $160, 35 bu wheat, 300 bu corn, 48 lbs wool, 200 lbs butter, 8 tons of hay, 30 gal molasses, value of animals slaughtered, $50.

In 1870 her real estate was valued at $6,300 and personal property at $1,580.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 720 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Census: 1880, Las Vegas, NM
At the age of 66, Mary (Conger) Crowell was shown in the Las Vegas, New Mexico census, visiting her daughter, Electa Jane Sutfin, accompanied by her son, Wilber Fish Crowell.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 720 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

LAND: Mary willed 40 acres a piece to her sons, Wilber and Hiram, and the remaining land was divided equally among the other children. David (D.G.) acquired his 80 acres by buying and trading with others -- in one instance, giving a sewing machine to one of his sisters for her land. Recipient of the 40 separate acres of timber land is not known.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 720 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY: The Ancestral File says the Hayden Chapel cemetery is near Albia, IA.

Mary married Hiram S. CROWELL {51DK-BJ} between 1832 and 1834. Hiram was born in 1809 in Chautauqua Co., NY and died on 29 Jul 1853 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN at age 44.

General Notes:
Hiram S. Crowell

NAME-CONFLICT: Hiram S. Croel & Hiram S. Crowel; Crowell
Problem: Was the surname, Croel, Crowel or Crowell? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists all three. (CFA I, p. 719)

BIRTH: 1809 in New York state, supposedly in Chautauqua, Co. (CFA I, p. 719)

RELATIONSHIP: So far as is known, Hiram had one brother named, Sylvanus, who was a mill-wright and sisters Martha (Starkey & Acres), Elizabeth (Newkirk), Lorena and Elmira (Stebbans). According to some family notes, the mother died enroute to the "west," and the father died soon after arriving in Ohio. The father had brothers, John and Royal Crowell, who stayed in New York.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 719 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
Hiram Croel seemed to prefer spelling his name CROEL, as shown by a letter he wrote in 1847. However, on his property deed he spelled it CROWEL on one page and CROEL on another.

Hiram was a cooper by trade and he worked in a shop on his home place until his death in 1853.

According to his obituary, Hiram, "came with his parents to the West when but a child of 9. At the age of 20 he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a few months later he experienced religion." Also, "After his physician had informed him that he must soon die, he called his family around him, he gave them his last counsel and advice, solemnly charging each of them to meet him in heaven; and when he could no longer articulate, he conversed by signs with his deaf and dumb brother-in-law (Elias Milton Conger, b. 1816) about his prospect of soon getting to heaven."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 720 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 1358 F i. Martha Ann CROWELL was born in 1834 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died on 19 May 1882 at age 48.

+ 1359 F ii. Electa Jane CROWELL was born on 20 Sep 1836 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN, died on 27 Mar 1923 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO at age 86, and was buried in May 1923 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, Forest Hill Cemetery.

1360 F iii. Mary Rebecca CROWELL was born on 28 Mar 1840 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died on 7 Jun 1915 at age 75. User ID: 51DL-RW.

1361 F iv. Rhoda Helen CROWELL was born in 1841 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died on 11 Apr 1876 at age 35. User ID: 51DL-S3.

General Notes:
Rhoda Helen Crowell

Problem: Was her first name, Rhoda or Rohda? The Ancestral File lists, Rohda.

1362 M v. John William CROWELL was born in 1843 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN, died on 2 Dec 1862 in St. Louis, , MO at age 19, and was buried in Dec 1862 in St. Louis, , MO, Jefferson National. User ID: 51DL-T8.

General Notes:
John William Crowell

NEVER_MARRIED: John William Crowell never married

MILITARY: Drummer boy at the age of 18. He was in the service only four months when he died of Spotted Fever.

CEMETERY: Jefferson National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, MO

RECOLLECTIONS: Of Electa Jane Crowell Sutfin
My oldest brother, John William Crowell, and 18 years old, was a drummer boy in the same company and regiment as my husband (Co. D. 36th Reg. Iowa Volunteer Infantry). He died at Jefferson Barracks, in St. Louis, Dec. 2, 1862, four months after leaving home. He was only sick about 12 hours until death came and claimed him. The disease was Spotted Fever.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: Co. D., 36th Reg. Iowa Volunteer Infantry, Aug - Dec 1862. Died while in the service.

+ 1363 F vi. Victor Belfort CROWELL was born on 30 May 1846 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN, died on 27 Sep 1911 at age 65, and was buried in Sep 1911 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA, Albia Cemetery.

+ 1364 M vii. David Goble CROWELL was born on 7 Dec 1847 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN, died on 2 Oct 1919 in Wapello Co., IA at age 71, and was buried in Oct 1919 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, Mc Intosh Cemetery.

+ 1365 M viii. Wilber Fisk CROWELL was born on 24 Feb 1852 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN, died on 4 Nov 1902 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA at age 50, and was buried in Nov 1902 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA, Hayden Chapel.

+ 1366 M ix. Hiram Sylvanus CROWELL was born on 11 Nov 1853 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN, died on 27 Apr 1938 at age 84, and was buried in Apr 1938 in Bethel, Mahaska Co., IA.

546. John Spencer CONGER was born on 24 Oct 1819 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died on 19 Jul 1907 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA at age 87.

General Notes:
John Spencer Conger

PARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp

Birth: Film #: 170878, Page #: 427, Ordinance #: 20670
24 Oct 1819, John S. Conger, Monroe Co., Ohio

Problem: Was the place of birth, Monroe Co., OH or Manchester, Dearborn, IN?

RECOLLECTIONS:
Cora Conger Henry said that her father, John Spencer Conger was sheriff for one term at Lawrenceburgh, IN. Her uncle, Ed, served the next term. She also said he was in the Mexican War from 1846 to 1848.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 118 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: John S. Conger enlisted in 1847 in the 3rd Regt. Ind. Co. L. The following notation is from Vol. 5, pg 168, Waupaca Co., Wis. which may refer to the above John, although the birth and death dates are different than on the family record: "David Conger born New Jersey, son: JOHN SPENCER b. Dec 1825 at Lawrenceberg, Ind. d. 2 Jul 1907." Also, "John S. Conger, Pvt, 49th Inf. Reg Co. E; res--Prairie du Sac, enlisted Feb. 4, 1865 (Civil War)."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 317 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: John Spencer Conger kept a diary during his time in the Mexican War. The diary covered the period 10 Jun 1846 to 8 Jul 1847. The first few lines of the diary are given here (See: Maxine Crowell Leonard's book, p. 318 for the full text).

1846
June 10-- The Dearborn volunteers started from Lawrence-burgh,
Indiana, on the S.B. Pike No. 7. Landed at Louisville, KY the same
evening.

June 11-- Cross the river next morning to North Albany, Ind. The
Rendevous for the Indian[a] Troops.

June 18-- Mustered into the service of the United States for the term of
12 months. So much for the start. We rather took the shine of the other
companies--at least the North Albany girls said so.

June 25-- This day the Election of Officers for the three regiments took
place. The election for the 3rd Regiment resulted as follows: Lane,
Colonel, McCarty, Lt. Colonel, and Gorman, Major.

1847
Feb 22-- The long roll beat, and we sprang to arms to meet Santa Anna,
who was advancing with 21,000 men, and we did meet him and gave him a
hearty welcome.

Feb 23-- Early in the morning the strife recommenced, and the greatest
victory of America was won this day. The Mexicans numbered 21,000 and
the Americans about 4,500.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 41a and others - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Electa Jane Crowell Sutfin (daughter of Mary Conger Crowell) spoke of her uncle as follows: "When visiting at Madison, Indiana, sometimes my uncle John would take me with his wife and baby out in a skiff to ride the waves of the big steamboats. Sometimes we would be eight or ten feet up -- and then down to the level -- then up again. My, I wonder how I ever did such a thing! Sure thought it fine fun then."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 318 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY: The family records state that John died at the Soldier's Home at Waupaca, Wis. and Charles L. Conger records say Marshalltown, [IA]. Prior to going to the Soldier's Home he lived with his son, Robert, and was remembered as "a fine looking aristocratic old gentleman." John must have removed back to Manchester, [IN], because at one time he was the sheriff.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 318 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Corintha Jane PALMERTON after 1848. Corintha was born on 10 Nov 1830 in Delhi, Hamilton Co., OH and died on 26 Nov 1867 at age 37.

General Notes:
Corintha Jane Palmerton

Problem: Was the surname, Palmerton or Palmorton?

+ 1367 M i. Rolla P. CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1849 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died on 30 Sep 1881 in Franklin, Johnson Co., IN at age 32.

1368 M ii. Wayne CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1850 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN.

General Notes:
Wayne Conger

Birth: Batch #: 442581, Source Call #:
2 Aug 1850, Wayne Conger, Manchester, Dearborn, IN

1369 F iii. Cora L. CONGER was born on 16 Dec 1852 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN.

General Notes:
Cora Conger

Birth: Batch #: 442588, Source Call #:
16 Dec 1852, Cora L. Conger, Lawrenceburg, Dearborn, Indiana

RECOLLECTIONS:
Excerpts from letters written by Cora Conger Henry to Charles L. Conger, dated July 1911: "Soon I will write and give you what data I have regard to my father's sisters and brothers, but enclosed you find a book of the beginning and ending of the Mexican War, which my father was a member of, from 1846 to 1848, before father was married.

Now you will see in this little old book where the lead pencil begins, the death of his brother, David Conger. I have several letters from his father and sisters and brothers while he was in the Mexican War, but not place mentions their deaths.

One of his sisters, Hannah Jane Conger, died in 1854. I will find out for certain through some old letters that were sent to my father when he was in the Mexican War. Please send the letters and book back, as I think when I die I will have them placed in my coffin or confined to the four winds." (See data for John Spencer Conger)

My cousins are scattered everywhere and they are so long in answering my letters. I will write again to them, and a cousin Edward Conger in Phoenix, Ariz. His father, Edward Conger, was my father's youngest brother, and the youngest of David Conger's children. He died somewhere about 1870, I think, or about 1868. ..."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 118-119 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 1370 M iv. Robert Owen CONGER was born on 30 Sep 1859 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IN, died on 29 Jan 1914 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH at age 54, and was buried in Feb 1914 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH.

General Notes:
Amanda M. Conger

PARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp

MARRIAGE: The name of Amanda Conger's husband is unknown. The names of her children were known.

548. Rachel H. CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1824 in Dearborn Co., IN, died on 31 Mar 1899 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA at age 75, and was buried in Apr 1899 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA, Hayden Chapel.

General Notes:
Rachel H. Conger

PARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp

Birth: Batch #: 452097, Source Call #:
31 Mar 1824, Rachel H. Conger, Dearborn Co., Indiana

Problem: Was the date of birth, 3 Mar 1824 as listed by Maxine Leonard or 31 Mar 1824 as listed in the IGI?

RECOLLECTIONS:
Rachel H. Conger was the widow of Columbus I. Peas and had 2 daughters. They went to Iowa and lived in the first house her father built in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., Iowa. Rachel needed a man to help with the farming. She proposed to Daniel Brewington, who was five years her junior.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 707 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 1376 F i. Electa Melissa PEAS was born on 17 Aug 1843 and died on 15 Dec 1862 at age 19.

Rachel next married Daniel Ryan BREWINGTON, son of Elijah BREWINGTON and Elizabeth HANCOCK, on 29 Aug 1855 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA. Daniel was born in 1829 in Dearborn Co., IN, died in 1904 in Monroe Co., IA at age 75, and was buried in 1904 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA, Hayden Chapel.

General Notes:
Daniel Ryan Brewington

CENSUS: Ceciley and Cecil Brewington are both listed in the 1870 census, but the family records do not have a Ceciley.

RECOLLECTIONS: Daniel Brewington was remembered by Henry N. Crowell (father of Maxine Crowell Leonard) as being exceptionally kind and dignified. He usually walked to Albia (about 15 miles) for supplies, and would carry the flour on his shoulder. The only time he was ever known to use a swear word was when he stumbled over a piece of wire, frozen in the ground.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 707 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY: Daniel and Rachel Brewington are both buried at Hayden Chapel Cemetery, S.W. of Eddyville, Iowa.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 1380 M i. John Cecil BREWINGTON was born on 27 Jul 1856 and died in 1918 at age 62.

1381 M ii. Ralph Daniel BREWINGTON was born on 12 Jan 1861 and died on 12 Jan 1861.

+ 1382 M iii. Walter Conger BREWINGTON was born on 29 Jul 1865, died on 29 Jan 1898 in Boise, Ada Co., ID at age 32, and was buried in Feb 1898 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA, Hayden Chapel.

General Notes:
Sophia Rebecca Conger

PARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp

NAME-CONFLICT: Jane Holsclaw in a piece written about Henry Norton Crowell by Maxine
Leonard.

Sophia married Samuel HOLSCLAW in 1850. Samuel was born in 1830 in Kentucky.

1383 M i. Arthur S. HOLSCLAW was born in 1851 and died on 11 Jan 1887 at age 36.

552. Sabrina M. CONGER was born on 2 Sep 1833 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN, died in Feb 1911 in Rush Co., KS at age 77, and was buried in Feb 1911 in Nichol.

General Notes:
Sabrina M. Conger

PARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp

Problem: Was her first name, Sabrina or Sabina?

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Talented pianist and taught music.

Sabrina married Marcus L. BARBER, son of Philemon BARBER and Phebe UNKNOWN, on 21 Feb 1856 in Monroe Co., IA. Marcus was born about Jul 1826 in Ohio, died in 1898 in Rush Co., KS about age 72, and was buried in 1898 in Nichol.

General Notes:
Marcus L. Barber

BIRTH: Age 43 in 1870

MARRIAGE: Marcus L. Barber and Sabrina M. Conger, b. 1833, IN, daughter of David S. and Rebecca Sharp Conger were married on 21 Feb 1856 in Monroe Co., IA
(Source: Marriage Records 1845-1862, page 64 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Problem: Was his first name, Marcus or Markus? Markus L. Barber on page 698 of CFA I.

RESIDENCES: In 1860 & 1870, Albia, Monroe Co., IA

CENSUS: Malvina and Henry were not listed in the 1870 census.

COMMENT-BIRTH-CHILDREN: It is not clear in what year most of the children were born. Further research is needed.

1392 F ii. Mary Emily BARBER was born on 6 Oct 1857 and died on 2 Dec 1928 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA at age 71.

General Notes:
Adelaide Barber

AKA: Adelaide (Adeline?) Barber, CFA II, p. 462

BIRTH-QUESTION: She was 9-1860. CFA II, p. 462. What does this mean?

553. Edward Arington CONGER was born between 1835 and 1837 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died between 1868 and 1870.

General Notes:
Edward Arington Conger

PARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp

Problem: Was the middle name, Arlington or Arington?

Birth: Batch #: 471435, Source Call #:
Abt. 1837, Edward Arlington Conger, Manchester, Drbrn, Indiana

EMIGRATION: Moved to Bluff Creek Twp., Monroe Co., IA with his sister, Mary Conger Croel and her son-in-law, Omer Palmer, about 1854.

CENSUS: 1860 in Indiana Edward A. Conger in Dearborn County, Lawrenceburgh City, page 019
(Furnished by Myra McDonald)

REFERENCE: "Family Search Ancestral File v4.19"

DEATH: Myra McDonald reports that he died in Indiana.

General Notes:
Mary Cordray

NAME-CONFLICT: Mary Cordry from family records; Mary Cordray in CFA.
(Furnished by Myra McDonald)

1399 M i. Lewis Kent CONGER was born about 1860 and died in 1911 about age 51.

General Notes:
Lewis Kent Conger

MILITARY: U.S. Army QM at Fort Leavenworth, KS in 1914

General Notes:
Lillian M. Conger

CHILDREN: Had 2 children in 1911.

QUESTION: Who was her husband and what were the names of the children?

+ 1402 F iv. Leah Rebecca CONGER was born in Apr 1864 in Indiana, died on 15 Jun 1939 in Harmon, Ellis Co., OK at age 75, and was buried on 17 Jun 1939 in Harmon, Ellis Co., OK.

General Notes:
Edward Arington Conger

RESIDENCES: Phoeniz, AZ

CHILDREN: Had 2 children in 1911.
QUESTION: Who was his wife and what were the names of the children?

554. James M. CONGER was born on 17 Feb 1820 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 25 Jan 1911 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS at age 90, and was buried in Jan 1911 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

General Notes:
James Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

Birth: Batch #: 7806802, Sheet #: 53, Source Call #: 1126241
Film #: 170878, Page #: 427, Ordinance #: 20679
17 Feb 1820, James Conger, Cameron, Monroe, Ohio

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 82/82, 25 Sep 1850
James Conger, 29, m. farmer, $200; OH; Elizabeth, 24, f. OH
Mary, 6, f. OH; Isaac, 4, m. OH; Stephen, 1, m. OH

RECOLLECTIONS:
In the 1800s "the grass was greener farther west" (and the land was free).

James Conger, b. 1820, and Elizabeth Lowe left Monroe county, Ohio and moved west, settling in the Appanoose county Iowa and Putnam, county Missouri area.

In 1873, they moved to Jewell Co., KS and five years later to Rooks Co., KS where they died in 1911. Most of their children settled in this area or in Nebraska. Three of their sons moved back to Ollie, Jackson Twp., Keokuk Co., Iowa: (John) Sherman, Elias, and William. Sherman and Elias died there. William moved to Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA and then in 1911 he moved to Lyons, Burt Co., NE.
(Source: Written by Willis Hollingsworth, 9 Apr 1998)

RESIDENCES: 1860, Liberty Twp., Putnam Co., MO
RESIDENCES: 1870, Polk Twp., Nodaway Co., MO
RESIDENCES: 1880, Paradise Twp., Rooks Co., KS
RESIDENCES: 1900, Jackson Twp., Keokuk Co., IA
ages 80 and 74, trapper, parents of 13 (sic) children, owned home free and
clear

OBITUARY:
James Conger, son of Stephen and Mary (Piatt) Conger. The subject of this sketch was born in Monroe Co., Ohio, Feb. 17, 1820, and died Jan. 25, 1911 at the home of his son, Isaac Conger, near Codell, [Rooks Co.], Kansas. At the time of his death he was 91 years of age. In July 1843 he married to Elizabeth Lowe, with whom he was permitted to live in congenial companionship for nearly 68 years.

In 1873 they came to Jewell county, Kansas, and five years later to Rooks county, where they have made their residence during the greater part of the time since. To them were born 12 children, 10 of whom, with the aged wife, survive him. All, but four, were present at the hour of his death.

Besides his family he had 46 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. His mind was clear to the last, and he had quite rugged health for a man of his age until about three weeks before his death. At that time he fell, hurting himself badly. From that time he failed rapidly until the close of life came about 1 o'clock on the date mentioned above. Every effort was made by friends and family that his life might be prolonged. But it was evident that they soon must bid him good-bye.

He was much respected as a citizen and neighbor, and friend. He was faithful and loyal in his devotion to this family, and they loved him, and cherished his presence. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Jan. 17, from the home of M.D. Ross, Pastor of the Methodist Church, and the body interred in the neighborhood cemetery. (Note: His wife, Elizabeth, died one month later.)

Isaac Conger was a great stock buyer and shipper. Jane lived at Superior, Neb., Melvina at Blair and Florence at Natoma. Jock was "a soldier in Iowa," Elias and Sherman lived in Ollie (Olin?) Iowa, Addie at Mankato, Kans., William at Fairfield, IA and Rebecca at Sigourney, Iowa.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 252 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Monroe Co., OH; 1873, Jewell Co., KS; 1878 near Codell, Rooks Co., KS

CEMETERY: The East Paradise Cemetery is located 3.2 miles east of Codell, Rooks Co., KS on the north side of Highway 18. The graves are along the fence, west of the gate. (Furnished by Willis Hollingsworth)

COMMENT: James Conger was a trapper. He and his wife moved about in later years and retired at their son Isaac's ranch.
(Furnished by Janine Shirley)

James married Elizabeth LOWE, daughter of Isaac LOWE and Mary UNKNOWN, in Jul 1843 in Monroe Co., OH. Elizabeth was born on 22 Nov 1826 in Belmont Co., OH, died on 21 Feb 1911 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS at age 84, and was buried on 22 Feb 1911 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Lowe

NAME-CONFLICT: Elizabeth Low in her obituary.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

OBITUARY: Obituary of Mrs. James Conger
Elizabeth Low was born in Bellemont [Belmont] county, Ohio, November 22nd 1826. In 1843, she was married to James Conger. They came to Jewell county in 1873 and five years later to Rooks county, [KS]. She passed away February 21st, 1911, being past 85 years of age.

It is seldom indeed that people are permitted to live together in companionship so long a time as did Grandpa and Grandma Conger. And an unusual occurance when their lives drew to a close so nearly the same time. For some years they have been making their home among their children. Last summer they came to live with their son Isaac near Codell, [KS].

Although grandpa was past 90 and his companion 85, it seemed they had strength for some years yet. But on account of a fall some weeks ago grandpa began to decline and passed away on January 25th. Grandma though ill at the time seemed to improve for a while, but became worse and partially paralyzed and passed away on February 21st, surviving her companion less than one month. Had they lived until July they would have celebrated their 68th wedding anniversay.

To them were given twelve children. The ten now living are: Mrs. Jane Caster, Superior, Nebraska; Jack Conger, Soldier, Iowa; Mrs. Adda Cline, Mankato, Kansas; Elias and Sherman Conger, Ollie, Iowa; Mrs. Mella Lemon, Blair, Nebraska; Mrs. Florence Clair, Natoma, Kansas; Wm. Conger, Fairfield, Iowa; Isaac Conger, Codell and Mrs. Rebecca Brogg, Sigourney, Iowa.

Besides their own family they left 46 grandchildren, 88 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

She became a Christian and united with the Methodist Episcopal church when but about seventeen years and has lived a consistant Christian throughout her life. And her closing hours were hours of peace. To measure the life, one must estimate the worth of a Christian mother, true and loyal to her family, faithful to the Master and a friend to all.

The funeral services were conducted from the home February 22, by M.D. Ross pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, assisted by Rev. Lundey of Natoma and the body was laid to rest in the neighborhood cemetery.

Her course in life has been finished,
Her labors on earth have been blessed,
She received her reward life eternal
And now is enjoying sweet rest.
(Source: undated clipping - furnished by Willis Hollingsworth)

1404 F i. Mary J. CONGER was born about 1844 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died before 1911.

General Notes:
Mary J. Conger

PARENTS: James M. Conger and Elizabeth Lowe

Problem: Was she born in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH or in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH?

+ 1405 M ii. Isaac CONGER was born on 26 Jul 1847 in Maryette, Monroe Co., OH, died on 28 Mar 1932 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS at age 84, and was buried on 31 Mar 1932 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

1406 M iii. John CONGER was born on 26 Jul 1847 in Maryette, Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
John Conger

PARENTS: James M. Conger and Elizabeth Lowe

RELATIONSHIP: Isaac and John Conger were twins.

DEATH: Janine Shirley reports that he died at birth.

+ 1407 M iv. Stephen Jackson CONGER was born on 2 Jul 1849 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, died on 10 Nov 1923 in Soldier, Monona Co., IA at age 74, and was buried in Nov 1923 in Soldier, Monona Co., IA, Jordan Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jane M. Conger

PARENTS: James M. Conger and Elizabeth Lowe

RESIDENCES: Feb 1911, Superior, NE

+ 1409 F vi. Adaline CONGER was born on 4 Oct 1854 in Clinton, , OH, died on 18 Jan 1935 in Otego, Jewell Co., KS at age 80, and was buried in Jan 1935 in Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS, Burr Oak Cemetery.

+ 1410 M vii. Elias Gregory CONGER was born on 27 Apr 1859 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 10 Dec 1934 in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA at age 75.

+ 1411 F viii. Rebecca CONGER was born on 27 Apr 1859 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 1412 M ix. William M. CONGER was born on 16 Aug 1861 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 4 May 1950 in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA at age 88, and was buried on 6 May 1950 in Lyons, Burt Co., NE, Lyons Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Sherman Conger

PARENTS: James M. Conger and Elizabeth Lowe

CONFLICT:
Birth: Batch #: 444868, Source Call #:
Abt. 1852, Sherman Conger, Belmont Co., OH, son of James Conger and Elizabeth Lowe. [Note: if this IGI record reads as listed here it is obviously in error. None of the siblings of John Sherman Conger were born in Belmont Co., OH. The last sibling to be born in Monroe Co., OH was probably Jane M. Conger, born Abt. 1851 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH. REH]

AKA: Sherman in the obituary of his mother. According to Janine Shirley he was called, Sherman.

Census: 1900, in Keokuk Co., IA, Jackson Twp
married 6 years, no children
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard, Vol. 2)

RESIDENCES: Feb 1911, Ollie, IA

RESIDENCES: Mar 1932, Ollie, Iowa
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Marguerite M. BOROUGH about 1894. Marguerite was born in Jan 1874.

555. William CONGER was born about Jun 1825 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 1 Mar 1896 in Nr. Hillsdale, Miami Co., KS about age 70.

General Notes:
William Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

QUESTION: Is this the William Conger living at 87/87, Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH at the time of the 1850 census? According to Maxine Crowell Leonard the answer to this question is, yes.

He was 24 at the time of the 1850 census and 29 at the time of the 1860 census.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 87/87, 25 Sep 1850
Wiliam Conger, 24, m. farmer, OH; Catharine, 24, f. OH
David, 4, m. OH; Stephen, 2, m. OH

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

QUESTION-CHILD: "son John M. age 4 in 1870 census, not listed in CFA." (CFA II, p. 724) Was this a son of William and Catherine Conger? What census is CFA II talking about?

DEATH:
"Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Conger, of Lincoln township, called yesterday, They had just received a letter from their nephew, Stephen Conger, stating the latter's father was killed by a train near Hillsdale, Kansas, on the 1st instant [1 Mar 1896]. Mr. Conger was a cripple and was crossing a bridge when the train overtook him. He was instantly killed."
[Note: Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Conger were James Conger and his wife, Elizabeth Lowe. REH]
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri. Issue date: March 11, 1896 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

William married Catherine UNKNOWN. Catherine was born in 1826 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

+ 1418 M ii. Stephen CONGER was born on 5 May 1848 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 18 Nov 1915 in Rockville, Bates Co., MO at age 67, and was buried in Nov 1915 in Rockville, Bates Co., MO.

556. Sarah CONGER was born on 8 Oct 1827 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 19 Apr 1899 at age 71.

General Notes:
Sarah Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

QUESTION: Was this Sarah Smith living in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH at the time of the 1870 census?

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 177-177
Sarah Smith, 42, OH, keep house
Pleuma, 15, OH, help mother

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 222/224
David H. Devore, 20, OH OH OH; Pluma, 24, w, OH OH OH
Emmadela, 1, d, OH OH OH
Sarah Smith, 54, mil, OH VA MD
(Furnished by REH)

Sarah married Riley SMITH, son of Basil SMITH and Mary HOWELL, about 1846. Riley was born on 19 Apr 1827 in Ohio and died on 3 Apr 1855 in Monroe Co., OH at age 27.

General Notes:
Riley Smith

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 183/183
Riley Smith, 23, m. farmer, OH; Sarah, 21, f. OH
Mary, 3, f. OH; Elizabeth, 1, f. OH

RELATIONSHIP: Surnames appearing in this line: Conger, Williams, Nalley, and Devore. [Fedorchak gives no source citations. REH]
(Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker Fedorchak, Vol. V, p. 162)

+ 1423 F iv. Pluma SMITH was born on 29 Jun 1854 in Ohio and died on 3 May 1927 at age 72.

557. Mary CONGER was born in Oct 1830 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 18 Oct 1904 in Morgan Co., OH at age 74, and was buried in Oct 1904 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

NAME-CONFLICT: Barbara Conger, born Abt. 1829, by some researchers, with no husband or children found as of Sep 1998.

NAME-CONFLICT: Mary Conger in CFA II, p. 249. Maxine Leonard wrote, "She was probably the "Barbara" listed with the family.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 249 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Mary married John Warner ALLEN Sr., son of James ALLEN and Jane UNKNOWN, on 19 Aug 1848 in Morgan Co., OH. John was born on 17 Oct 1819 in Belmont Co., OH, died on 9 Jun 1898 in Morgan Co., OH at age 78, and was buried on 11 Jun 1898 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Warner Allen, Sr.

PARENTS: The parents of John Warner Allen, Sr. were James and Jane Allen.

OCCUPATION: Farmer

COMMENT-CEMETERY: Maxine Leonard states that "most of the family bd at Crossroads Cem." It is not clear what this means. According to Robert Guilinger this cemetery is in Morgan County, OH. Mrs. Zeta M. Young points out that the cemetery is in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH and that John and Mary Allen just have foot stones.

OBITUARY:
John Allen was born in Belmont Co., Ohio, Oct. 17th, 1819; was married to Mary Conger Aug. 19th 1848, died after a lingering illness, June 9, 1898, aged 78 years, 7 months and 23 days.

He was united with the Baptist church, when a young man and afterward with the M.P. church at Reinersville, [OH]; of which he was a member at the time of his death.

To Mr. and Mrs. Allen were born fifteen children, of whom seven sons and three daughters survive him.

The aged wife and children have the sympathy of the entire community. He was respected by all.

On Saturday June 11, the funeral services were held at Cross Roads Presbyterian church and the body was laid away in the cemetery near by, to await its reunion with the soul at the resurrection.
(Source: undated Morgan Co., OH newspaper - furnished by Zeta Young)

+ 1424 M i. Benoni O. ALLEN was born on 9 Oct 1848 in Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 12 Aug 1917 in Bristol Twp., Morgan Co., OH at age 68, and was buried on 14 Aug 1917 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

+ 1425 F ii. Mary Jane ALLEN was born on 15 Feb 1850 in Morgan Co., OH, died on 10 Apr 1898 in Morgan Co., OH at age 48, and was buried in Apr 1898 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

+ 1426 M iii. Stephen J. ALLEN was born on 21 Sep 1851 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 1 Dec 1881 in Morgan Co., OH at age 30, and was buried in Dec 1881 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

+ 1427 M iv. William Henry ALLEN was born in 1853 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died on 4 Mar 1896 in Morgan Co., OH at age 43.

+ 1429 M vi. Dennis ALLEN was born in Sep 1856 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 2 Jun 1936 in Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., OH at age 79, and was buried in Jun 1936 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

+ 1430 M vii. George Washington ALLEN was born on 10 Apr 1858 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died on 7 Jul 1935 in Morgan Co., OH at age 77.

1431 M viii. Isaac ALLEN was born in 1861 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 23 Sep 1877 in Morgan Co., OH at age 16, and was buried in Sep 1877 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

+ 1432 M ix. John Warner ALLEN Jr. was born on 2 Apr 1862 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 27 Mar 1908 in Reinersville, Morgan Co., OH at age 45, and was buried in Mar 1908 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

+ 1433 F x. Elizabeth Ann ALLEN was born on 17 Apr 1865 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 30 Dec 1947 in Reinersville, Morgan Co., OH at age 82, and was buried in Jan 1948 in Reinersville, Morgan Co., OH, Reinersville Cemetery.

1434 M xi. Zachariah ALLEN was born in Apr 1867 in Meigs Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died in Dec 1928 in Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., OH at age 61.

+ 1435 M xii. Emanuel ALLEN was born on 11 Sep 1869 in Meigs Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died on 13 Nov 1908 at age 39.

+ 1436 M xiii. Evangalist ALLEN was born about 11 Aug 1869 in Meigs Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 15 Feb 1940 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH about age 70, and was buried in Feb 1940 in Morgan Co., OH, Centerville Cemetery.

1437 M xiv. Joseph Morris ALLEN was born on 4 Jun 1872 in Meigs Twp., Morgan Co., OH.

+ 1438 F xv. Orilla W. ALLEN was born about 24 Feb 1873 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died in 1957 in Morgan Co., OH about age 84, and was buried in 1957 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

558. Benoni G. CONGER was born about Feb 1831 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died in 1918 about age 87, and was buried in 1918 in Reinersville, Morgan Co., OH, Reinersville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Benoni G. Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

Birth: Film #: 170878, Page #: 427, Ordinance #: 20666
1828, Benoni Conger, Monroe Co., Ohio
QUESTION: Does this IGI entry pertain to this Benoni Conger?

Batch #: 7222289, Sheet #: 91, Source Call #: 822001
1831, Benoni Conger, son of Stephen Conger

RESIDENCES: As of 1880, Bristol Twp., Morgan Co., OH

Benoni married Sarah Jane ALLEN on 1 Nov 1856 in Morgan Co., OH. Sarah was born about Jun 1835 in Morgan Co., OH, died on 5 Oct 1918 about age 83, and was buried in Oct 1918 in Reinersville, Morgan Co., OH, Reinersville Cemetery.

1439 M i. John C. CONGER was born in 1857 in Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., OH.

1440 F ii. Mary Ann CONGER was born from about 1859 to 1860 in Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., OH.

General Notes:
Unknown Harris

RESEARCHER: Descendant, Joan E. Harris Blanton was interested in the family of Benoni G. Conger and Sarah Jane Allen.

1441 M iii. Cornelius CONGER was born on 8 Apr 1865 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died on 15 Dec 1923 at age 58.

Cornelius married Sarah FOGLE, daughter of Elijah FOGLE and Hannah Maria OLIVER,.

+ 1442 F iv. Matilda CONGER was born on 19 Feb 1868 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died on 25 Sep 1920 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH at age 52.

1443 F v. Melissa CONGER was born on 19 Feb 1868 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH.

1444 M vi. Benjamin CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1871 and died in 1944 at age 73.

General Notes:
William Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: A birth year of 1872 has also been listed.

559. Stephen Jackson CONGER was born in 1833 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 10 Apr 1862 in Beverly, , VA at age 29, and was buried in Apr 1862 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH.

General Notes:
Stephen Jackson Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

Census: 1860, living with his mother, Mary. His father, Stephen had died on 12 May 1859. Perhaps he had gone to his mother's to help with the farm work.
[Note: His wife, Mary, was listed in the next dwelling with their children. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard, Vol. 2)

RESIDENCES: According to granddaughter, Ottice Anna Bell Conger Ridgley he lived near Marietta, OH.

MILITARY-DEATH: Private, he died on 10 Apr 1862 in Beverly, VA of typhoid fever.

Stephen married Mary Jane SMITH, daughter of Basil SMITH and Mary HOWELL, on 24 Nov 1852. Mary was born about Jun 1835 in Washington Co., OH, died about Apr 1913 in Athens, Athens Co., OH about age 77, and was buried about Apr 1913 in Dalzell, Washington Co., OH, Dalzell Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Jane Smith

BIRTH: Abt. 1844 according to the 1880 census of Monroe Co., OH

RELATIONSHIP: Surnames appearing in this line: Conger, Dearth
[Fedorchak gives no source citations. REH]
(Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker Fedorchak, Vol. V, p. 162)

PARENTS-QUESTION: Andrew Smith and Julian Forshey. [What was the source of this information? Wasn't this couple the brother and sister-in-law of Mary Jane Smith? REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 718 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CENSUS: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 1114/1114, p. 160, 19 Jul 1860
Mary [no surname], 24, f. domestic, OH
Hulda, 7, f. OH; Nazel, 5, m. OH; Zachariah, 3, m. OH; Enos, 1, m. OH
[Note: This is probably Mary Jane (Smith) Conger who was married to Stephen Conger. Stephen was not listed in this household. He was listed in the household of his mother, in the household just previous to this one. REH]

SPOUSE: The first husband of Mary Jane Smith was Stephen Jackson Conger who died on 10 Apr 1862 as a result of his service during the Civil War.

SPOUSE: According to Robert Guilinger she later married, John Conger, the brother of her first husband. Researchers have listed the date of this marriage as, 28 May 1866.

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 121-121
Mary Conger, 34, OH, keep house
Huldah, 17, OH, help mother; Basil, 15, OH, farm work;
Zacharia, 13, OH, farm work; Enos, 11, OH, school; Joseph M., 9, OH,
school
CONFLICT-QUESTION: If Mary Jane Smith was married a 2nd time on 28 May 1866 to John Conger and they had children: Louisa born 20 Feb 1867 and John born 28 Nov 1870, why isn't the marriage and two children reflected in the 1870 census of Monroe Co., OH?

RESIDENCES: 1880, Washington Co., OH with sons, Enos, Joseph and John
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard, Vol. 2, p. 215)

PENSION: On 25 Oct 1909, Mary applied for widow's pension, stating she had no children under 16. (#222744)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 296 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH: 1913 Athens Mental Hospital, Athens, OH

+ 1446 F i. Huldah CONGER was born on 22 Apr 1852 in Lewisville, Monroe Co., OH and died on 1 Sep 1919 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH at age 67.

1448 M iii. Stephen CONGER was born about 1855 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH.

1449 M iv. Zachariah CONGER was born about Aug 1857 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH.

+ 1451 M vi. Joseph Maurice CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1861 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 18 Apr 1930 in Warren, Trumbull Co., OH at age 69.

560. Eliza Jane CONGER was born on 20 Apr 1834 in Ohio and died on 27 Sep 1915 at age 81.

General Notes:
Eliza Jane Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

Eliza married Basil SMITH Jr., son of Basil SMITH and Mary HOWELL,. Basil was born on 28 Dec 1833 in Ohio and died on 24 Apr 1917 at age 83.

General Notes:
Basil Smith, Jr.

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 118-118
Basil Smith, 37, OH, farmer; Eliza J., 35, OH, keep house
Mary, 13, OH, help mother; Matilda, 11, OH, school; John, 8, OH, school
Harriet, 6, OH, school; Huldah, 3, OH; Sarah, 1, OH

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 66/66
Bazil Smith, 46, OH PA PA; Eliza J., 45, w, OH OH OH
Matilda, 21, d, OH OH OH; John, 19, s, OH OH OH
Harriet, 17, d, OH OH OH; Hulda, 13, d, OH OH OH
Sarah E., 10, d, OH OH OH; Asberry, 8, s, OH OH OH
Lilly M., 6, d, OH OH OH; Margaret E., 4, d, OH OH OH
James F., 5/12, grandson, OH OH OH
(Furnished by REH)

+ 1454 M iii. John B. SMITH was born in Nov 1861 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, died in 1934 at age 73, and was buried in 1934 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, Oaklawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
James F. Smith

RELATIONSHIP: Probably the grandson of Basil Smith, see the 1880 census of Monroe Co., OH.

BIRTH: Listed as 5/12 years old in the 1880 census of Monroe Co., OH.

561. John CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1836 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH and died on 14 Oct 1909 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH at age 73.

General Notes:
John Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

MILITARY: Civil War, Private in Co. D, 116th Ohio Vol. (CFA I, p. 296)

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Washington, Twp. 69/70
John Conger, 43, OH OH OH; Mary J., 36, w, OH OH OH
Louisa J., d, OH OH OH
Elizabeth Smith, 28, sil, OH OH OH; Eunice, 2, ni, OH OH OH
(Furnished by REH)

CENSUS: 1900, in Monroe Co., OH, Washington, Twp.
John and Mary Jane Conger and daughter Louisa.
[Note: not a complete extraction as far as the names and data on the family
members. REH]

John married Mary Jane SMITH, daughter of Basil SMITH and Mary HOWELL, on 28 May 1866 in Edwina, Monroe Co., OH. Mary was born about Jun 1835 in Washington Co., OH, died about Apr 1913 in Athens, Athens Co., OH about age 77, and was buried about Apr 1913 in Dalzell, Washington Co., OH, Dalzell Cemetery.

+ 1462 F i. Louisa J. CONGER was born on 20 Feb 1867 in Edwina, Monroe Co., OH.

+ 1463 M ii. John CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1870 in Washington Co., OH and died on 18 Jan 1953 in Dalzell, Washington Co., OH at age 82.

562. Elias Darby CONGER was born on 2 Apr 1837 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 5 Mar 1913 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV at age 75, and was buried in Mar 1913 in Drift Run Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Darby Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

OCCUPATION: farmer

RESIDENCES: Jan 1855, Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH

MARRIAGE: Married on the 25th ult. by Robt. Cree Esq., Mr. Elias Conger and Miss Rachel Smith, all of Wayne Twp.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 7 Feb 1855 - Fedorchak, Vol. IV, p. 63)

QUESTION-CENSUS: Where was Elias Darby Conger living at the time of the 1860 census of Monroe Co., OH?

MILITARY: In the Civil War, Pvt, Co. E, 9th Regt., West Virginia Vol.

RESIDENCES: Post Office address is Route 2, Sandyville, Jackson county, WV

MILITARY-PENSION:
Department of the Interior
United States Pension Agency
Washington, D.C., Apr. 21, 1913
Pensioner Dropped, Certificate No. 71122
ELIAS D. CONGER, Pvt E. 9 W. Va Inf and B. 1 W VA Vet Inf.
Last paid at $20, to March 4, 1913, has been dropped because of death March 5, 1913.

General Affidavit
State of West Virginia, County of Mason
In the matter of increase claim No. 71, 122 of ELIAS D. CONGER,
Co E 9th W.VA Infantry Vols., on this 26 day of April 1887 personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and the aforesaid county authorized to administer oaths, Oliver Phelps aged 43 years, a resident of Mason in the County Mason and state of West Viginia

I remember that sometime in July, 1862, Elias D. Conger, who was then a member of Co. E 9 W.VA Vol Inf, was afflicted with sore eyes and was sometime under treatment for his eyes. I had been a member of the Company for some 4 or 5 months previous to this and had not known him to have any trouble with his eyes previous to this time. He was afterwards treated for sore eyes frequently, during the remainder of his service and was rejected as a veteran at the time the Company re-enlisted on account of his eyes. He wore green glasses during the remainder of this service nearly all the time.

Sometime in April 1864 said Conger was treated in regimental Hospital at Fayetteville, W.VA for swollen leges and being unable on this account to accompany us on to Lynchburg Raid was left back at Fayetteville in May 1864. Did not see him again until about the 6th of July, 1864, when he joined his company at Martinsburg West VA and accompanied it up the valley. He was wounded in battle on the 24th of July and I do not remember seeing him again during our term of service
Oliver Phelps
Late Capt Co E 9th W VA Inf

Declaration for Pension
County of Jackson
State of West Virginia

On this 4th day of April A.D. One thousand nine hundred and twelve personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and for the county and State aforesaid, ELIAS D. CONGER, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 75 years of age, and a resident of Sandyville county of Jackson State of West Virginia; and that he is the identical person who was enrolled at Ravenswood, W.VA under the name of ELIAS D. CONGER on the 19th day February, 1862, as a Private, in Company E., 9 Regt. West Virginia Vol. Infantry in the service of the United States, in the Civil War, and was Honorably discharged at Wheeling, W.VA on the 19th day of February, 1865.

Height, 5 feet 7 inches; complexion, dark; color of eyes; brown hazel; color of hair, dark; that his occupation was farming; that he was born April 2nd, 1837, at Monroe county, Ohio.
Applied for pension number of certificate 71122.
Post Office address is Route 2, Sandyville, Jackson county, West VA.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 87-88 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY-COMMENT: All of the children were buried in Drift Run Methodist Cemetery.
QUESTION: Who can prove this statement? Where is this cemetery located?
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY: Drift Run Methodist Cemetery [Note: no location given. REH]

Elias married Rachel SMITH, daughter of Basil SMITH and Mary HOWELL, on 25 Jan 1854 in Monroe Co., OH. Rachel was born on 12 Dec 1838 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 31 May 1855 at age 16, and was buried in Jun 1855 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, Barber Ridge Cemetery.

General Notes:
Rachel Smith

Problem: Was Rachel Smith married twice? If so, who was her first husband? CFA II, p. 421 says Elias Darby Conger was her 2nd spouse, but doesn't list the name of the first husband.

RESIDENCES: Jan 1855, Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH

+ 1464 M i. Stephen Jackson CONGER was born on 22 May 1855 in Graysville, Monroe Co., OH, died on 20 Jan 1920 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH at age 64, and was buried in Jan 1920 in Memorial Cemetery.

+ 1465 M ii. Samuel CONGER was born about 1874 in Monroe Co., OH and died about 1926 about age 52.

Elias next married Margaret Jane BAKER. Margaret was born in 1837 and died in 1913 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV at age 76.

General Notes:
Margaret Jane Baker

SPOUSE: Margaret Jane Baker was the 2nd wife of Elias Darby Conger.

QUESTION: Who were the parents of Margaret Jane Baker?

+ 1466 M i. David M. CONGER was born in 1864 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., VA and died about 1941 about age 77.

+ 1467 F ii. Hannah CONGER was born between 1865 and 1867 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV and died in 1905.

+ 1468 M iii. Charles Ulysiss CONGER was born on 31 Oct 1870 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV and died on 24 Nov 1941 in Drift Run, Jackson Co., WV at age 71.

+ 1470 F v. Martha Althenia CONGER was born about 20 Dec 1875 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV and died on 26 Dec 1942 about age 67.

+ 1471 M vi. Edward Marshall CONGER was born on 14 Jan 1878 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV, died on 16 Apr 1949 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 71, and was buried in Apr 1949 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

563. Enos CONGER was born on 19 Nov 1838 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, died on 20 Dec 1905 in Palco, Rooks Co., KS at age 67, and was buried in Dec 1905 in Marcotte Cemetery.

General Notes:
Enos Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

Problem: Was he born in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH or Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH?

Batch #: 7728004, Sheet #: 80, Source Call #: 1126130
Batch #: 7222289, Sheet #: 91, Source Call #: 822001

QUESTION: Maxine Crowell Leonard stated that the children of Enos and Emily were born at Prinston. Where is this place located? Could it be, Princeton, Franklin Co., KS? In her Volume 2 she lists, Prinston, OH. The IGI lists the place name as, Princeton, Butler Co., OH which agrees with the Rand McNally Commercial Atlas.

CENSUS: Enos and Emily were shown in the 1860 census living with, Sidney Southers, 60, Benjamin and Samuel Southers. They had been married within the year. The place of the census was not listed.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CENSUS: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp., 243/243, p. 33, 11 Jun 1860
Sidney Southers, 60, m. /100, DE
Benjamin, 27, m. OH; Samuel, 23, m. OH
Enos Conger, 20, m. OH; Emely, 18, f. OH (married within the year)
Samuel, 8/12, m.
[Note: Sidney Southers could have been the father of Emily Southers Conger. REH]

RESIDENCES: Paradise Twp., Rooks Co., KS

COMMENT: In 1900 David was a widower, with 4 children, living with his father, Enos.

QUESTION: Where is the Marcotte Cemetery located?

Enos married Emily SOUTHERS in 1859. Emily was born in 1842 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
Emily Southers

CENSUS: She was 18 at the time of the 1860 census.

RELATIONSHIP: She may have been the daughter of, Sidney Southers.

1473 M i. Samuel CONGER was born in Nov 1859 in Princeton, Butler Co., OH and died in 1872 at age 13.

General Notes:
Samuel Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Emily Southers

Birth: Batch #: 8205003, Sheet #: 26, Source Call #: 884755
Birth: Batch #: 7222289, Sheet #: 88, Source Call #: 822001
Nov 1859, Samuel Conger, Princeton, Butler, Ohio

+ 1474 M ii. David CONGER was born about 1 Jan 1861 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, died on 8 Jul 1939 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT about age 78, and was buried in Jul 1939 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT, Riverview Cemetery.

+ 1475 F iii. Ella CONGER was born on 2 Sep 1865 in Princeton, Butler Co., OH and died on 11 Dec 1954 at age 89.

+ 1478 F vi. Levina J. CONGER was born on 9 Feb 1871 in Monroe Co., IA and died on 14 Oct 1928 in Friday Harbor, San Juan, WA at age 57.

General Notes:
Harry Brown Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Emily Southers

NAME-CONFLICT: Harry Brown Conger, b. 11 Mar 1874 (CFA I, p. 107); Harry Brown (Conger?) in CFA II, p. 91.

COMMENT:
There was a question about whether Harry Brown Conger was the son of David Conger, b. 1861. He was David's brother. He was listed as the son of Enos Conger, b. 1838, in the 1880 census. He probably went to live with his brother, David, after the death of his mother.

In 1900 Harry was living with Bert Cahail and his wife, Mabel E. (she was David's daughter). Harry was identified as brother-in-law of Bert.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 717 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
Julia Ann McConkey

MARRIAGE: Julia Ann McConkey was first married to, William Combs. Her 2nd husband was a Mr. Smith. Enos Conger was her 3rd husband and she was his 2nd wife. She was shown as the wife of Enos and age 49 in 1880.

564. David CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1841 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 21 Jul 1926 in Friendly, Tyler Co., WV at age 85, and was buried in Jul 1926 in Sistersville, Tyler Co., WV, Locust Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

MILITARY: Pvt, Co. D 116th Regt. Ohio Vol; War Dept. Record 252694. His 1890 pension application lists son, James, not otherwise given in family record.

Batch #: 7806802, Sheet #: 53, Source Call #: 1126241
Batch #: 7222289, Sheet #: 91, Source Call #: 822001

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 210/212
David Conger, 35, OH OH OH; Margaret, 30, w, WV WV WV
Charles, 13, s, WV OH WV; Florida E. 12, d, WV OH WV
Stephen J., 7, s, OH OH WV; Rosetta, 5, d, OH OH WV
Mary D., 2, d, OH OH WV
(Furnished by REH)

RESIDENCES: According to the 1880 census David Conger must have been living in WV during the first years of his marriage.

David married Margaret Jane HUGHS on 25 Aug 1865 in Ravenswood, Jackson Co., WV. Margaret was born in 1848 in Washington Twp., Monroe Co., OH and died in May 1885 in Edwina, Monroe Co., OH at age 37.

1480 M i. Charles M. CONGER was born on 29 Jun 1866 in Washington Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
Charles M. Conger

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 68/68
Charles M. Conger, 13, OH OH VA
[Note: Living with Jno. W. & Juliett Nalley.]

1481 F ii. Florida Ellen CONGER was born about Aug 1867 in Washington Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

Florida married William W. DALRYMPLE Jr., son of William W. DALRYMPLE Sr. and Unknown, on 9 Sep 1896 in Monroe Co., OH.

1482 F iii. Louisa CONGER was born in 1868 in Washington Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
Louisa Conger

COMMENT: Not listed with her parents and siblings in the 1880 Monroe Co., OH census.

Louisa married Andrew POWELL, son of Reuben POWELL and Margaret PRYOR, on 20 Mar 1889 in Monroe Co., OH. Andrew was born in 1839 in Monroe Co., OH.

565. Joseph Morris CONGER was born on 14 Jun 1843 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 18 Oct 1896 in Howland, Putnam Co., MO at age 53, and was buried on 20 Oct 1896 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Mendota Cemetery.

General Notes:
Joseph Morris Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

Problem: It has also been reported that he was born Abt. 1827 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH.

AKA: Morris Conger; Maurice Conger; Maurice (Morris) Conger (CFA I, p. 373)

RESIDENCES: Saline Twp., Ellis Co., KS; Lincoln Twp., Howland, Putnam Co., MO

MILITARY: 167-167 Joseph M. Conger, Private, Co. I, 3rd Iowa Cav in Civil War
(Source: 1890, Putnam Co., MO Civil War Census - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: Joseph M. Conger married Margaret A. Oden on 25 Dec 1864 at Appanoose Co., IA
(Source: Appanoose Co., IA, Index to Grooms, Marriage Records Book 2, p. 138 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

OCCUPATION: farmer

Census: 1870, in Putnam, Co., MO, Lincoln Twp., #181
Joseph Conger, 27, farmer, OH; Margaret, 23, OH
Mary, 4, OH; Stephen, 3, OH, James E., 2, MO
[Note: It seems very doubtful that children, Mary and Stephen were born in Ohio. The parents were married in Appanoose Co., IA and there is no evidence that they ever lived in Ohio as a married couple. Joseph and Mary Conger lived in Saline Twp., Ellis Co., KS before settling at Howland, Putnam Co., MO. It seems likely that the first two children were born while they were living in Kansas. REH]

[Note: Living next door at #182 was John R. and Louisa (Rice) McGee. Their daughter, Savilla (various spellings) would later marry Moses D. Conger, b. 9 Apr 1864. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: Joseph M. Conger, 49, and Emily Powell, 44, were married on 30 Mar
1893 in Putnam Co., MO.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Marriage Records Vol. 2, pg 414 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: The birth dates for Mary, Elizabeth and Margaret were in the 1900 census, under A.J. Warren.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard, Vol. 2)

ERROR: Date of death is reported as Feb 1898 in CFAII, p. 151. This is in error.

OBITUARY: J. Morris Conger - Suicides by Cutting his Throat from Ear to Ear with a Razor

Word reached this city early Monday morning [19 Oct 1896] that J. Morris Conger, one of Lincoln townships aged citizens, had taken his own life at his home about two and a-half miles northwest of Howland, [MO] shortly after noon the previous day [18 Oct 1896].

From all the information received from an interview of the family, deceased had been in a fit of despondency for several days. This, however, is brought more impressively upon the minds of the family since he took his life than before. His seven-year old daughter, Margaret E., has been seriously afflicted with diptheria and Sunday just before he left the house he stated to Mrs. Conger that for Maggie to die would be more than he could stand. He then drew his purse from his pocket, handed it to his wife with the remark, "Take this and provide for the children for I am going away." He bade Mrs. Conger good bye and started from the house. The wife followed and made every effort she could to have him remain, but the more she insisted the faster he would step from her. She pursued him as rapidly as she could, but found that her efforts to have him return were in vain. She screamed and cried out for help from the little boys who had gone to the sawmill a short distance south of the residence. The little sons heard her cries and ran as fast as they could to learn what was the trouble. They stated that their first impression was that their little sister was dying. But it was a great or even greater misfortune. They were informed that the father had left and after being told of what had happened, Joseph, the eldest son at home ran to the cornfield half a quarter distant and tracked the parent to a straw stack in the same field where he found him with a gasping wound in his throat and inch or more deep from ear to ear in length, and breathed his last before he could give an alarm. The work was done with a razor, which he used to do his own shaving.

The neighbors were notified of what had taken place after consulting the family called Justice Anderson McKinley to the scene and an inquest was held. The verdict of the jury being that deceased came to his death by his own hands.

Deceased was born in Monroe county, Ohio, June 14, 1843, and came to Missouri in the 60's. He was wedded to Margaret Oden and to this union were born ten children, nine of whom were living at his death, namely, Mary Wellman and Lizzie Norman of Adair County, MO; Stephen Conger of Rooks Co., Kansas; John Conger of Keokuk, Iowa; Ezra, Joseph, Charles, Sherman and Margaret Conger of this county. The mother of these children died several years ago and later he married Emily Powell, who survives him.

Deceased was a member of the ? Christian Church and served his county faithfully and well for three years in the late war.

The funeral took place yesterday, [20 Oct 1896], the remains being taken to the Mendota cemetery.
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, Missouri, Wednesday 21 Oct 1896 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

DEATH: Conger, J. Morris Obit & Suicide, published 21 Oct 1896; Born 14 Jun 1843, Died 18 Oct 1896, Buried Mendota
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: J. Morris Conger, b. 14 Jun 1843, d. 18 Oct 1896, no headstone, buried at Mendota Cemetery, Mendota, Putnam Co., MO.
(Source: Mendota Cemetery Records, Mendota, MO - furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: Joseph M. Conger, filed 12 Nov 1896, #1110, p. 26
Widow Emily F. Conger. Heirs: Mary Wellman of Adair Co., Mo.; Stephen J. Conger of Rooks Co., Kan.; James E. Conger of Appanoose Co., Ia.; John W. Conger of Keokuk Co., Ia.; Elizabeth Norman of Adair Co., Mo.; Joseph M. Conger of Putnam Co., Mo.; Charles Conger, Sherman Conger, Margaret E. Conger all of Putnam Co., Mo. (Last 4 are minors).
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Estate Records 1845-1909, compiled by Sarah Lemen Phillips - furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: Conger Minors, filed 24 Nov 1896, #1111
Joseph M., Charley, Sherman and Maggie E. Conger minors, children of Joseph M. Conger, dec'd.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Estate Records 1845-1909, compiled by Sarah Lemen Phillips - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Joseph married Margaret A. ODEN, daughter of Thomas L. ODEN and Nancy H. BRYAN, on 25 Dec 1864 in Appanoose Co., IA. Margaret was born on 8 Aug 1846 in Ohio, died on 22 Feb 1891 in Putnam Co., MO at age 44, and was buried in Feb 1891 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Mendota Cemetery.

General Notes:
Margaret A. Oden

DEATH: Conger, Margaret A., Local & Died 3/18 published 25 Feb 1891; Born 8 Aug 1846; Died 22 Feb 1891; Buried Mendota; Nee ODEN; Wf of J.M.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 1491 M ii. Stephen Jackson CONGER was born on 22 May 1868 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 23 Jan 1951 in La Crosse, Rooks Co., KS at age 82.

+ 1492 M iii. James Ezra CONGER was born in 1870 in Howland, Putnam Co., MO.

+ 1493 M iv. John Wesley CONGER was born on 5 Sep 1873 in Putnam Co., MO and died in Nov 1963 at age 90.

+ 1495 F vi. Elizabeth CONGER was born in Mar 1878 in Rooks Co., NE and died in Lansing, Ingham Co., MI.

General Notes:
Joseph M. Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1896, Putnam Co., MO

COMMENT: John, Sherman, Joe and Charles Conger were "of Iowa."
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 1498 M ix. Sherman Logan CONGER was born on 14 Feb 1886 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 23 Jun 1973 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 87, and was buried in Jun 1973 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

1499 F x. Margaret E. CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1889 and died in Burbank, Osage Co., CA.

General Notes:
Margaret E. Conger

AKA: Maggie

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1896, Putnam Co., MO

HEALTH_HISTORY: Was suffering from diptheria at the time her father took his life.

QUESTION: What was the order of marriages?

CENSUS: 1900, in Putnam Co., MO, Lincoln Twp.;
A. Jefferson Warner family. Also living with the family were Elizabeth Warner's sisters, Margaret (10) and Mary Welman (34), with her son, Guri (3).
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 446 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Joseph next married Emily Frances POWELL, daughter of Abram POWELL and Lorinda DALE, on 30 Mar 1893 in Putnam Co., MO. Emily was born on 24 Jan 1848 in Madison Co., KY, died on 5 Feb 1936 in Putnam Co., MO at age 88, and was buried in Feb 1936 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Emily Frances Powell

PARENTS: Abram Powell of Kentucky and Lorinda Dale of Kentucky

SPOUSE: Emily Powell was the 2nd wife of Joseph Morris Conger.

MARRIAGE: Emily Frances (Powell), Mr. Flanigan, James B. Powell, Joseph M.
Conger, Mr. Bragg (or Boggs) per Joyce Posey.

MARRIAGE: The various marriages of Emily Frances Powell
Charles Flanigan to Emily Powell; 5 Aug 1861; [book 1 page 236]
James B. Powell to Mrs. Emily Flanigan; 13 Dec 1863; [book 1 page 287]
Joseph M. Conger age 49 to Emily Powell age 44; 30 March 1893; [Vol. 2 page
414]
John Bragg age 69 to Emily F. Conger age 52; 14 June 1900; [Vol. 4 page 261]
All Marriages took place in Putnam County, Missouri
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Emily Frances Bragg, b. 24 Jan 1848, Madison Co., KY; d/o Abram and
Lucinda Powell. d. 5 Feb 1936.
(Source: Unionville Cemetery Index, p. 75, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO -
furnished by Joyce Posey)

566. Pluma CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1846 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH and died on 14 Mar 1917 in Monroe Co., OH at age 70.

General Notes:
Pluma Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

Batch #: 7222289, Sheet #: 91, Source Call #: 822001
1846, Pluma Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Pluma and Juliette Conger were twins.

Problem: Was her first name, Pluma or Plunara?

MOTHER-RESIDENCES: After the death of her husband, Mary Jane (Piatt) Conger lived with her daughter, Pluma Shafer.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 416 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Pluma married Isaac Wilford SHAFER, son of Michael SHAFER and Mary UNKNOWN, on 15 Mar 1863 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH. Isaac was born on 28 Aug 1838 in Belmont Co., OH, died on 7 Dec 1916 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH at age 78, and was buried in Dec 1916 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, Oaklawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Isaac Wilford Shafer

BIRTH: Maxine Leonard in CFA II, p. 416, lists the birth place as Monroe Co., OH.

MARRIAGE: Married on the 15th ult. Isaac Shafer and Miss Pluma Conger, all of Wayne Twp.
(Source: "Spirit of Democracy," 1 Apr 1863 - appeared in the Monroe Co., Ohio Navigator, Vol. 6, No. 4, pg. 13 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

OCCUPATION: Farmer

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 138-138
Isaac Shafer, 31, OH, farmer; Plunara, 24, OH, keep house
John, 4, OH; Asher C., 1, OH
Mary Conger, 68, OH, help daughter
Pheby E. Shafer, 23, OH, domestic

EMIGRATION-QUESTION: It has been stated that he moved to Vernon Co., Wisconsin after 1870. Can this be proven? He was still in Monroe Co., OH at the time of the 1880 census.

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 86/86
Isaac Shafer, 41, OH VA OH; Pluma, 34, w, OH OH OH
John, 14, s, OH OH OH; Horace [sic] S., 11, s, OH OH OH
Stephen J., 9, s, OH OH OH; Hannah E., 3, d, OH OH OH
Mary Conger, 78, mil, OH OH OH
(Furnished by REH)

+ 1505 F v. Hannah Elizabeth SHAFER was born in Aug 1878 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH and died in Jan 1930 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH at age 51.

567. Juliette CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1846 in Ohio and died on 3 Aug 1915 at age 69.

General Notes:
Juliette Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

RELATIONSHIP: Pluma and Juliette Conger were twins.

Juliette married David SMITH, son of Basil SMITH and Mary HOWELL, on 22 Jun 1865. David was born on 14 Mar 1846 in Ohio and died on 16 Jul 1919 in Ashland City, Ashland Co., OH at age 73.

General Notes:
David Smith

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 178/178
David Smith, 24, OH, farmer; Juliet, 24, OH, keep house
Roda E., 2, OH; Riley, 5/12, OH

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 221/223
David Smith, 34, OH PA OH; Juliette, 34, w, OH OH OH
Roda E., 12, d, OH OH OH; Riley, 10, s, OH OH OH
Stephen J., 8, s, OH OH OH; Camsdela, 5, d, OH OH OH
William A., 3, s, OH OH OH; Elmer E., 11/12, s, OH OH OH
Mary, 81, mo, OH PA PA
David Polan, 27, OH OH OH
(Furnished by REH)

RELATIONSHIP: Surnames appearing in this line: Conger, Holland, Drake, Dyer,
and Walter. [Fedorchak gives no source citations. REH]
(Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker
Fedorchak, Vol. V, p. 162)

1509 F ii. Rhoda Ellen SMITH was born on 19 Jun 1867 in Ohio and died on 23 Jan 1950 at age 82.

1510 M iii. Riley W. SMITH was born on 14 Dec 1869 in Ohio and died on 10 Oct 1948 at age 78.

1511 M iv. Stephen James SMITH was born on 17 May 1872 in Ohio and died on 12 Mar 1945 at age 72.

1512 F v. Emma Delia SMITH was born on 23 Sep 1874 in Ohio and died on 9 Jun 1940 at age 65.

1513 M vi. William Alexander SMITH was born on 22 Apr 1877 in Ohio and died on 4 Jan 1956 at age 78.

1514 M vii. Elmer Elsworth SMITH was born on 17 Jun 1879 in Ohio and died on 15 Mar 1952 at age 72.

568. David CONGER was born about Apr 1823 in Green, Monroe Co., OH, died about Jul 1905 about age 82, and was buried about Jul 1905 in Monroe Co., OH, Otts Chapel Cemetery.

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: Gershom Conger and Hannah Piatt.

QUESTION: Was this David Conger living in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH, 199/199 at the time of the 1850 census?

MARRIAGE: David Conger and Margaret Anne Monahan were married on 10 Mar 1842 in Belmont Co., OH. The names of Gershom and John Conger were record below that of David. Could they have been witnesses?
(Source: Belmont Co., OH Marriages 1803-1849 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 199/199, 26 Jul 1850
David Conger, 27, m. farmer, OH; Margaret, 25, f. OH
Elizabeth, 7, f. OH; Hannah, 5, f. OH; John, 3, m. OH; Elijah, 1, m. OH

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 506/506, p. 75, 6 Jul 1860
David Conger, 36, m. farmer, /225, OH; Margaret A. 34, f. domestic, OH
Elisabeth, 17, f. domestic, OH; Hannah, 15, f. domestic, OH
John, 14, m. OH; Elijah, 12, m. OH
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard - with details added by REH)

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Green Twp., 40040
David Conger, 46, OH, farmer; Margaret A., 45, keep house
Hannah, 22, OH; Elijah, 21, OH, farm labor; John, 23, OH, farm labor;
Elizabeth, 24, OH, help mother-in-law
COMMENT: Elizabeth, 24, must be, Elizabeth Barrackman, wife of John Conger, 23.

Census: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Green Twp., 8/8
David Conger, 56, OH PA OH; Maragaret A., 54, w, OH, MD MD
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard, with additions by REH)

David married Margaret Anne MONAHAN on 10 Mar 1842 in Belmont Co., OH. Margaret was born on 29 Jul 1824 in Ohio, died on 5 Sep 1905 in Nr. Antioch, Monroe Co., OH at age 81, and was buried in Sep 1905 in Monroe Co., OH, Otts Chapel Cemetery.

General Notes:
Margaret Anne Monahan

PARENTS: According to Maxine Crowell Leonard the parents of Margaret A. [Monahan] were born in MD. Surname Monahan added by REH and Robert Guilinger.

BIRTH: Birth of Abt. 1825/1826 in OH has been listed.

OBITUARY: Paraphrased from a hard to read obituary
She was born on July 29, 1824 in Maryland and came to Ohio as a young child. She married David Conger in 1842 and died Sept. 5, 1905, about four miles north of Antioch, Monroe Co., OH. She was buried at Otts Chapel, Monroe Co., OH. Her husband, David, preceded her in death, nine weeks earlier, and was also buried at Otts Chapel. Four children were born to this union, of which one is dead (Elizabeth J.), Hannah, John and Elijah remain.
(Source: unknown - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

+ 1516 F i. Elizabeth J. CONGER was born about 1843 in Ohio and died on 2 May 1895 about age 52.

+ 1517 F ii. Hannah Ann CONGER was born between 1845 and 1847 in Monroe Co., OH.

+ 1518 M iii. John CONGER was born about 1847 in Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

+ 1519 M iv. Elijah CONGER was born in Nov 1849 in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

569. Julia Ann CONGER was born about 1828 in Ohio and died about 1865 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH about age 37.

General Notes:
Julia Ann Conger

PARENTS: Gershom Conger and Hannah Piatt

NAME-CONFLICT: Julianne

Julia married Elijah B. MONAHAN. Elijah was born on 26 Dec 1826 in Monroe Co., OH and died in 1892 at age 66.

General Notes:
Elijah B. Monahan

QUESTION-PARENTS: Who were the parents of Elijah B. Monahan?

REFERENCE: Some of the information about the Elijah B. Monahan family came from Census records of Belmont Twp., Monroe Co., OH; from a book called, "Belmont County;" and the Monahan family Bible. [Note: There was no Belmont Twp. in Monroe Co., OH in 1850, 1860 or 1870. Elijah Monahan and his family are not listed in the 1850 census of Monroe Co., OH. REH]

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 473/473, 4-5 Jul 1860
Elijah Monahan, 33, m, Blacksmith, 400/400, OH;
Julian, 32, f. domestic, OH
Hannah, 8, f. OH; Elisabeth, 7, f. OH; David, 3, m. OH;
Amanda J., f. 1, OH

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 15-15
Elijah Monahan, 44, OH, farmer; Mary, 24, OH, keep house
Elisabeth, 17, OH, assist mother; David, 13, OH, farm work
Adaline, 8, OH; Elsworth, 7, OH; Joseph, 1, OH

QUESTION: Had Elijah Monahan remarried to a lady named, Mary, by the time of the 1870 census? Did they have a child, Joseph, born Abt. 1869? See the 1870 census data.

BURIAL: Some of the children of Elijah and Julia Monahan are buried in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH and some in Washington Co., OH. The great grandson of the couple believes that they are buried on the Monahan family farm.

RESEARCHER: Apparently this is the great-great grandfather of reseacher, Linda Oravetz.

1520 M i. John MONAHAN was born on 10 May 1850 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 15 Jan 1853 at age 2.

1521 F ii. Hanna MONAHAN was born on 28 Nov 1851 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 27 Dec 1925 at age 74.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Monahan

PROBLEM-CONFLICT: Did Elijah B. Monahan have two daughters, named Elizabeth, one born in Feb 1853 who married Henry Mawry and another who was born on 28 Sep 1863 and lived until 7 May 1938?

1523 F iv. July Ann MONAHAN was born on 7 Jan 1855 and died on 6 Oct 1865 at age 10.

General Notes:
July Ann Monahan

CENSUS-CONFLICT: This child was not listed in the 1860 census of Monroe Co., OH.

1524 M v. David MONAHAN was born on 12 Aug 1856 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 11 Mar 1937 at age 80.

1525 F vi. Amanda Jane MONAHAN was born on 2 May 1859 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 1 Oct 1865 at age 6.

1526 F vii. Mary Adeline MONAHAN was born on 6 Nov 1861 in Ohio and died on 6 Feb 1927 at age 65.

General Notes:
Mary Adeline Monahan

AKA: Called, Adaline in the 1870 census of Monroe Co., OH

1527 M viii. Elsworth Elijah MONAHAN was born on 25 Aug 1862 in Ohio and died on 6 May 1938 in Powhatan Point, Washington Co., OH at age 75.

General Notes:
Elsworth Elijah Monahan

NAME-CONFLICT: Called, Elsworth, in the 1870 census of Monroe Co., OH; Elseworth Elijah Monahan by Linda Oravetz.

1528 F ix. Elizabeth MONAHAN was born on 28 Sep 1863 and died on 7 May 1938 at age 74.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Monahan

CONFLICT-CENSUS: Not listed in the 1870 census of Monroe Co., OH.

PROBLEM-CONFLICT: Did Elijah B. Monahan have two daughters, named Elizabeth, one born in Feb 1853 who married Henry Mawry and another who was born on 28 Sep 1863 and lived until 7 May 1938?

570. Daniel CONGER was born between 1828 and 1831 in Ohio and died in Feb 1901 in Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
Daniel Conger

QUESTION: Was this Daniel Conger living in Monroe Co., OH at the time of the 1860 census? See census record below:

CENSUS: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp., 178/178, page 23, 8 Jun 1860
Daniel Conger, 29, m. laborer, /100, OH; Margaret, 35, f. OH
Hannah E., 6, f. OH
[Note: The age of 29 for Daniel seems to be slightly off. Robert Guilinger states, his Civil War pension records indicate a year of birth of 1828 or 1829. The 1860 and 1870 census records are consistent in that they show his age as 29 and 39 years of age.]

MILITARY: Daniel Conger enlisted in Co. C, 116th Ohio Vol. Inf., as a Private on 4 Jan 1865. He was discharged as a Pvt. on 7 Dec 1865 at City Point, VA. He received a pension in 1890.

CENSUS: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp., 115-117
Daniel Conger, 39, OH, laborer; Margaret, 45, OH, keep house
Hannah E., 14, OH, Appr Mantau Mkr; Mary Ann, 7, helps mother
Elizabeth McCune, 65, Ire, Infirm

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp., 45/46
Daniel Conger, 49, OH OH OH; Margarett, 55, w, OH IRE IRE
Isaac Martin, 22, OH OH OH; Mary A., 17, w, OH OH OH
(Furnished by REH)

Daniel married Margaret CAMPBELL. Margaret was born about 1825 in Ohio and died in May 1894 in Monroe Co., OH about age 69.

General Notes:
Mary Ann Conger

MARRIAGE: Probably married, Isaac Martin (See 1880 census of Center Twp., Monroe Co., OH)

572. Nelson CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1834 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 27 Dec 1892 in Jackson Co., WV at age 58.

General Notes:
Nelson Conger

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 505/505, p. 75, 6 Jul 1860
Nelson Conger, 24, m. farmer, /150, OH; Sarah, 32, f. domestic, OH
Mary Anne, 4, f. OH; Gersham, 1, m. OH
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard, with additions
by REH)

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Green Twp., 75-75
Nelson Conger, 35, OH, farm laborer; Sarah, 42, OH, keep house;
Mary L., 14, OH; Gersham, 11, OH, farm labor; Joseph M. 9, OH, school;
Margaret S., 6, OH, school; Leni L. 3, OH

BIOGRAPHY:
Nelson Conger owned two large farms near Woodsfield, OH. He lost the farms when he backed a man for state office who became involved in a scandal. Nelson then moved to Jackson Co., WV.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 171 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: they were Methodists

DEATH: late Dec 1892 in Jackson Co., WV

Nelson married Sarah SMITH. Sarah was born on 30 Jan 1827 in Ohio and died on 10 Aug 1909 at age 82.

+ 1532 F i. Mary Lenore CONGER was born on 17 Feb 1856 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 8 Jan 1929 at age 72.

+ 1533 M ii. Gershom CONGER was born on 7 Nov 1858 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, died on 12 Feb 1940 in Jackson Co., WV at age 81, and was buried in Feb 1940 in Wood Co., WV, Limestone Cemetery.

General Notes:
Leni L. Conger

Problem: Was her name, Leni L. or Leota?

Problem: Was the date of birth, Abt. 1862 or Abt. 1867?

584. Benoni CONGER was born about 1830 in Monroe Co., OH and died about 1862 about age 32.

General Notes:
Benoni Conger

BIRTH: Film #: 170878, Page #: 427, Ordinance #: 20666
1828, Benoni Conger, Monroe Co., Ohio
QUESTION: Does this IGI entry pertain to this Benoni Conger?

BIRTH: Abt. 1830 in PA according to the 1860 census of Appanoose Co., IA

NAME-CONFLICT: Benona Conger in guardianship documents for his daughter, executed by Elias Gregory Conger, her guardian.

MARRIAGE: Benoni Conger to Videlia Slack, 7 Jul 1859, Appanoose Co., IN; Book 1, page 69
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA

General Notes:
Adriann Conger

LEGAL_MATTER: After the death of her parents, her grandfather Elias Gregory Conger was appointed her guardian.

General Notes:
Mary Ann Conger

Problem: CFA I, p. 786 lists the date of birth as, 25 May 1831

SPOUSE: Mary Ann Conger was the 2nd spouse of R. Burdine Scott.

RESIDENCES: As of 1895, Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA

General Notes:
John McNutt

MARRIAGE: John Nott (McNutt) to Mary A. Conger, 12 June 1853 in Appanoose Co., IA; Book 1, Page 83
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Mary next married R. Burdine SCOTT about 14 Feb 1874 in Appanoose Co., IA. R. was born on 13 Jan 1818 in Wayne Co., KY and died on 7 Apr 1890 at age 72.

General Notes:
R. Burdine Scott

AKA: Burdine Scott, p. 786, CFA I.

SPOUSE: R. Burdine Scott was the 2nd husband of Mary A. Conger

Problem: A marriage date of 22 Feb 1874 has also been listed, CFA I, p. 786.

MARRIAGE: R.B. Scott, 55, to Mary A. McNutt, 40 on 14 Feb 1874 in Appanoose Co., IA; Book 6, Page 50
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

BIOGRAPHY:
R.B. Scott, farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Centerville, [IA]; born in Wayne Co., Ky., Jan. 13, 1816; he went to Morgan Co., Ill. in 1829, moved to Iowa in 1837, and thence to Missouri, and returned to Lee Co., Iowa; came to this county [Appanoose Co., IA] in 1857; he followed brickmaking while in Missouri, followed farming the remainder of his time; also followed the ministry and exhorting twenty years in M.E. persuasion. Has 145 acres of land,l valued at $25 per acre; formerly owned 600 adjoining his present farm; has held office of Constable and Deputy Sheriff in Lee Co.

He married Vashti Smith in Lee Co., Iowa, in 1846; she was born in Licking Co., Ohio, in 1824. They have three children - Lavina, Nevada Bell and Charles Harvey; a a daughter died at the age of 18 years; Mrs. Scott died in Iowa in 1874.

He married for his second wife Mary Conger, in Iowa, in 1875; she was born in Ohio. They have one child, Alma Luella.

He has been a class leader and superintendent of Sabbath school; Republican.
(Source: History of Appanoose Co., Iowa, 1878, page 566 - furnished by Joyce Posey, typed by Richard E. Henthorn)

586. Mark E. CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1833 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 12 Jul 1886 in Phoenix, Jackson Co., OR at age 52, and was buried in Jul 1886 in Phoenix, Jackson Co., OR, Phoenix Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mark Conger

MARRIAGE: Mark Conger to Sarah Adams, 23 Sep 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA; Book 2, page 83
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: In 1862, Mark Conger received a patent on a 162 acre homestead in Jackson Co., OR near Medford, OR.

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1895, Milford, Jackson Co., OR

PROBATE: Affadavit signed 30 Oct 1896 by Sarah A. Dean, guardian of minor heirs of Mark Conger, deceased; Emmit R. Conger and Lulu V. Conger received $20.75 each from estate of Elias G. Conger.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Mark married Sarah Ann ADAMS, daughter of John ADAMS and Mary BOHOMER, on 23 Sep 1860 in Appanoose Co., IA. Sarah was born on 15 Jan 1844 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 11 Sep 1935 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR at age 91, and was buried in Sep 1935 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR, Granite Hill Cemetery.

1539 F i. Nancy Ellen CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1861 in Appanoose Co., IA and died in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

General Notes:
Nancy Ellen Conger

Birth: Batch #: 451123, Source Call #:
14 Oct 1861, Nancy E. Conger, Appanoose Co., Iowa

1540 M ii. John G. CONGER was born about 28 Aug 1864, died on 20 Sep 1866 in Appanoose Co., IA about age 2, and was buried in Sep 1866 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, White Cemetery.

General Notes:
John G. Conger

CEMETERY: Appanoose Co., Iowa, Pleasant Twp., Section 6, Row 11, White Cemetery
(very small): John G. Conger s/o M & S, d. 20 Sept. 1866, 2y 23 da. Birth date calculated, Abt. 28 Aug 1864.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 1541 F iii. Sidney Edith CONGER was born on 2 Jul 1868 in Appanoose Co., IA and died on 5 Nov 1929 in Wilderville, Josephine Co., OR at age 61.

1542 F iv. Lavina Ethel Rebecca CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1872 in Appanoose Co., IA and died on 6 Nov 1937 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR at age 65.

General Notes:
Lavina Ethel Rebecca Conger

Problem: Was the first name, Lavina or Levina? The IGI lists, Levina E.

Birth: Batch #: T000154, Source Call #: Archive Record
16 Jul 1872, Levina E. Conger, Appanoose, Iowa

+ 1543 M v. Martin A. CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1875 in Jackson Co., OR, died on 4 Dec 1928 at age 53, and was buried in Dec 1928 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR, Granite Hill Cemetery.

+ 1544 M vi. Emmet Russell CONGER was born on 4 Jan 1877 in Jackson Co., OR and died on 30 Nov 1959 at age 82.

1545 F vii. Lulu Violet CONGER was born on 24 Apr 1879 in Jackson Co., OR and died on 9 Mar 1937 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR at age 57.

General Notes:
Lulu Violet Conger

Birth: Batch #: T000181, Source Call #: Archive Record
24 Apr 1879, Lulu V. Conger, Jackson, Oregon

587. John CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1835 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 11 Dec 1904 at age 69, and was buried in Dec 1904 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Conger

MILITARY: Co. D. 6th Ia. Inf. T.Vol.; according to CFA I, p. 296 he served and year with this unit and re-enlisted for a 4th must before the war ended. He came home without a wound. (CFA I, p. 296)

MILITARY: John Conger enlisted on June 25, 1861 in Co., D, 6th Iowa Inf. T. Vol. He was discharged as disabled, 7 Jul 1862. The 6th Infantry regiment was mustered out at Louisville on 21 Jul 1865.
(Source: History of Appanoose Co., Iowa, 1878 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: John Conger to Rachel L. Folwell, 17 Apr 1879 in Putnam Co., MO
(Source: LDS Marriage Records - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1880, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp., #173/181
John Conger, 47, farmer, OH PA PA; Rachel, 40, wife, OH
Elias G., 6/12, dau. (sic), IA OH OH
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1895, Exline, Appanoose Co., IA

CEMETERY: Rachel L. Conger, June 2, 1846, Nov. 23, 1916; John Conger, Oct. 10,
1835, Dec. 11, 1904; Co. D. 6th Ia. Inf. T.Vol.; Row 17, Pleasant Hill
Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: #2648.0 relates to John Conger. Heirs listed: Brooks, Clark, Elias G., May, Myrtle, Orlan, Rachel L. (Wife) and Vesta.
(Source: Appanoose Co., Iowa Probate Records - furnished by Joyce Posey)

John married Rachel L. FOLWELL on 17 Apr 1879 in Putnam Co., MO. Rachel was born on 12 Jun 1846 in Ohio, died on 23 Nov 1916 in Radcliffe, Hardin Co., IA at age 70, and was buried on 25 Nov 1916 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Rachel L. Folwell

Problem: Was the surname, Faldwell or Folwell? Maxine Leonard lists, Faldwell. Followell in the death notice article. Folwell in the marriage record.

DEATH-BURIAL: Former Resident Here Buried At Cincinnati [Iowa]
Mrs. Rachel Conger, better known as Rachel Followell, died at the home of her daughter at Ratcliff, [Radcliffe, Hardin Co.] Ia., last week [23 Nov 1916] and was buried at Cincinnati, Saturday morning [25 Nov 1916] at ten o'clock. The funeral was attended by Messrs. Tite Howard, Ora and Ira Powell from here, who went up Friday. Mrs. Conger formerly lived around here and was once a school teacher. She will be remembered by many of the older people.
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, Putnam Co., Mo., Issue date Nov 29
1916 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: The District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Appanoose County,
In the matter of the estate of Rachel L. Conger, died instate in Hardin County, Iowa, 23 Nov 1916. Buried 25 Nov 1916 at Cincinnati, Iowa. Resident of Appanoose Co., Iowa, left no surviving spouse.

Next of Kin:
Elias G. Conger, age 38, U.S. Navy
O.A. Conger, age 34, Exline, Iowa
May Worley, age 32, Exline, Iowa
Myrtle Lyons, age 32, Mystic, Iowa
Brooks Conger, age 29, Hubbard, Iowa
Vesta Thompson, age 27, Red Cliff, Iowa

Value of personal property: $100.00

Petitioner's: sons, O.A. and Brooks Conger

O.A. Conger appointed temporary guardian of estate, 1 Dec 1916. O.A. Conger requests to be relieved of guardianship, that there was no property of any kind, or possessions of any kind, left by the death of Rachel L. Conger.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Rachel L. Conger, June 12, 1846, Nov. 23, 1916; John Conger, Oct. 10, 1835, Dec. 11, 1904; Co. D. 6th Ia. Inf. T.Vol.; Row 17, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: #3817.0 relates to Rachel L. Conger, Heirs listed: Brooks, Elias and O.A. Conger. [Daughters would be indexed under their married names.]
(Source: Appanoose Co., IA Probate Records - furnished by Joyce Posey)

1546 M i. Elias Gregory CONGER was born on 24 Jan 1880 in Iowa, died on 3 Mar 1946 at age 66, and was buried in Mar 1946 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Gregory Conger

CENSUS-ERROR: Shown as Elias G., 6/12, dau. [sic] on 1880 census of Appanoose Co., IA.

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1916, U.S. Navy

MILITARY: Iowa Elec 1 C U.S. Navy, World War I; according to CFA I, p. 296, he was a Navy career man

CEMETERY: Elias Gregory Conger, Jan. 24, 1880, Mar. 3, 1946; Iowa Elec 1 C U.S. Navy World War I; Row 17, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Orlan A. Conger

AKA: O.A. Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1916, Exline, IA

COMMENT: Not found in the SSDI

1548 M iii. Clark CONGER was born about 11 Apr 1884, died on 24 Mar 1903 in Appanoose Co., IA about age 18, and was buried in Mar 1903 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Clark Conger

CEMETERY: Clark Conger, March 24, 1903, Age 18 y, 11 m, 13 d, son of John & R.L; Row 17, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
Calculated birth date, Abt. 11 Apr 1884.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
May Conger

RELATIONSHIP: May and Myrtle Conger were twins.

NAME-CONFLICT: Mae Conger, CFA I, p. 295

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1916, May Worley of Exline, IA

COMMENT: Not found in the SSDI

+ 1550 F v. Myrtle CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1886 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 16 Dec 1980 in Chico, Butte Co., CA at age 93, and was buried in Dec 1980 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

1551 M vi. Brooks CONGER was born in Dec 1888 in Iowa, died on 6 Jan 1918 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 29, and was buried on 9 Jan 1918 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Brooks Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1916, Hubband, IA

MILITARY: Iowa GT 313 Tn. HO 8 Mil. Pol. 88 Div

MILITARY: Enlisted in the Regular Army at Fort Des Moines as a Bugler and served in the Phillipines
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 296 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH: Brooks Conger, Local item, published 16 Jan 1918, killed at Des Moines.
Mrs. Tite [aka Solomon] Howard returned on Monday from Exline, Iowa where she attended the funeral of her cousin, Brooks Conger, who was killed in an auto accident at Des Moines, Iowa where he was in military training. The funeral was held last Wednesday [9 Jan 1918].
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, 16 Jan 1918, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Brooks Conger, Jan. 6, 1918; Iowa GT 313 Tn. HO 8 Mil. Pol. 88 Div; Row 17, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
[Note: The date of death must be in error as the funeral was, Wed. 9 Jan 1918. REH] (Furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Vesta Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1916, Vesta Thompson of Red Cliff, Iowa

QUESTION: Is this SSDI record for Vesta (Conger) Thompson? If so, the date of birth and death is known.
SSN:
Individual: Thompson, Vesta
Social Security #: 480-56-9429
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Jan 15, 1899
Death date: May 1980
Residence code: Iowa
ZIP Code of last known residence: 50533
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Eagle Grove, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 28, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.121688.150]

588. William CONGER was born in 1837 in Monroe Co., OH, died about 6 Apr 1862 in Pittsburg Landing, Hardin Co., TN about age 25, and was buried in Apr 1862 in Pittsburg Landing, Hardin Co., TN, Military Grave.

General Notes:
William Conger

PARENTS: Elias Gregory Conger and Rebecca Patterson

MARRIAGE: William Conger to Mary M. Turk, 29 Dec 1860 in Appanoose Co., IA
(Source: Appanoose Co., IA Marriage Book 2, page 74 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MILITARY: William Conger, enlisted on 7 Oct 1861, in Co. A, 6th Infantry Iowa and died at Pittsburg Landing, [Tennessee]
(Source: History of Appanoose Co., Iowa 1878, p. 407 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MILITARY: Civil War, 36th Iowa Infantry, 1863. At Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee missing and was not heard of afterward.

MILITARY: William Conger enlisted in the 36th Iowa Infantry in 1863 [sic, 7 Oct 1861, Enlistment had to have been prior to April 1862, the month and year of his death, REH]. He was sick during the war, and his brother John went to see him. The next day John went back, but William had disappeared. No one seemed to know what happened.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 510 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH: At Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee (Per CFA II)
[Note: The battle took place on the 6 & 7 of Apr 1862. The 6th Iowa lost fifty-two killed, all buried in a single trench near where they fell. Joyce Posey]

[Note: General Grant had put his army on the western bank of the Tennessee at Pittsburg Landing, with most of the men in camp near a country meeting house known as Shiloh Church, a little more than twenty miles from Corinth. The result was the bloody Battle of Shiloh fought on April 6 and 7, 1862. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 712 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

William married Mary M. TURK on 29 Dec 1860 in Appanoose Co., IA. Mary was born in 1843.

General Notes:
Mary M. Turk

MARRIAGE: Mary M. Conger, aka Mary M. (Turk) widow of William Conger, married 2nd to Bial D. Kims, 7 March 1867 in Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: Appanoose Co., Iowa Marriage Book 3, page 206 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

590. Elias CONGER was born on 15 Mar 1842 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 23 Jun 1903 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 61, and was buried in Jun 1903 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Conger

MARRIAGE: Elias Conger, 26, to Calista E. Spoone, 20, on 16 Dec 1869 at Appanoose Co., IA; Book 5, page 59
[Note: Brothers Elias and Enos Conger were married on the same date, 16 Dec 1869. REH]
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1880, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp., 152/158
Elias Conger, 37, farmer, OH PA PA
Colista, 30, IA OH OH
Stella M., 9, IA OH IA; Anna, 8, IA OH IA; Albert, 5, IA OH IA
Henry, 3, MO OH IA; Lawrence, 4/12, IA OH IA; Laura, 4/12, IA OH IA
Martha Spooner, 24, IA OH OH, sister-in-law
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1895, Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA

BIOGRAPHY: Elias Conger and his family moved from Iowa to Osborne Co., Kansas about 1880 and there tried to farm a quarter section. They built a sod house in which Minnie Ethel Conger was born. After a succession of corp failures, Colista became ill, so Elias loaded his family and transportable possesions into wagons and returned to Blocton, Iowa where Colista's family lived. She died there. Elias went back to Centerville, IA and farmed. Years later, Henry Ellsworth Conger, their son, had stones put on the graves of both parents.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 141 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION: Henry, Albert, Elmer and Laurence Conger, sons of Elias, went to the Willamette Valley of Oregon about 1900. Later they moved to the Rogue River Valley, Jacksonville. Henry and Lawrence became farmers and cattlemen. Albert did carpentry and farmed.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. 1, p. 141 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY: Elias Conger, March 1, 1840 - June 23, 1903; Row 23 Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
[Note: The birth date listed on the stone doesn't agree with the birth date of 15 Mar 1842 listed elsewhere. This grave is in the plot next to C.A. and Anna A. Strickler. Anna A. (Conger) Strickler was the daughter of Elias Conger. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Elias married Colista SPOONER, daughter of Linsey SPOONER and Mary UNKNOWN, on 16 Dec 1869 in Appanoose Co., IA. Colista was born from about 1849 to 1850 in Appanoose Co., IA and died on 26 May 1889 in Blocton, Taylor Co., IA about age 40.

General Notes:
Colista Spooner

Problem: Was her name, Colista Spooner or Calista Spoone?

RELATIONSHIP: Colista Spooner was a cousin of the Spooners of theatrical fame.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 1554 F i. Stella May CONGER was born on 8 Feb 1871 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 28 Apr 1895 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 24, and was buried in Apr 1895 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 1555 F ii. Adra Anna CONGER was born on 7 May 1872 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 10 Feb 1959 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 86, and was buried in Feb 1959 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

1556 M iii. Albert Pryor CONGER was born on 6 May 1875 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 4 Jan 1967 at age 91.

General Notes:
Albert Pryor Conger

Birth: Batch #: T000165, Source Call #: Archive Record
6 May 1875, Albert Prior Conger, Appanoose Co., Iowa

COMMENT: Listed as Albert Prior Conger on p. 40a of CFA I. According to CFA, Vol. II, page 697, the middle name was, Pryor.

NEVER_MARRIED: Albert Conger never married.

OCCUPATION: farmer and carpenter

SS Death Index: Albert Conger; b. 6 May 1875; issued: OR; d. Jan 1967;
last place of residence: Medford, OR; zipcode: 97501; SSN: 540-40-3515

+ 1557 M iv. Henry Ellsworth CONGER was born on 23 Sep 1876 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 21 Oct 1962 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR at age 86, and was buried in Oct 1962 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR.

+ 1558 M v. Laurence Lindsey CONGER was born on 25 Feb 1880 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 8 Apr 1957 at age 77, and was buried in Apr 1957 in Jacksonville Cemetery.

+ 1559 F vi. Laura May CONGER was born on 26 Feb 1880 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 17 Jan 1969 at age 88.

+ 1560 F vii. Minnie Ethel CONGER was born on 19 Feb 1884 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 9 Aug 1971 in California at age 87.

1561 M viii. Elmer J. CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1885 and died on 18 Oct 1913 at age 27.

General Notes:
Elmer J. Conger

DEATH: Elmer J. Conger was killed by his brother, Albert, while they were hunting.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 40a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

591. Enos CONGER was born on 21 Apr 1844 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 4 Sep 1928 at age 84.

General Notes:
Enos Conger

MARRIAGE: Enos Conger, 25, to Malinda Beamer, 20, 16 Dec 1869 in Appanoose Co., IA; Book 5, page 58
[Note: Brothers Elias and Enos Conger were married on the same date, 16 Dec 1869. REH]
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1895, Tulen, Jackson Co., OR

Enos married Melinda BEAMER on 16 Dec 1869 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Melinda was born on 17 Jan 1848 in Highland Co., OH.

+ 1562 F i. Irene CONGER was born on 15 Nov 1870 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

1563 F ii. Minnie CONGER was born on 21 Jun 1873 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

1564 U iii. Jesse CONGER was born on 13 Aug 1876 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 13 Aug 1878 at age 2.

General Notes:
Jesse Conger

QUESTION: Is it true that Jesse Conger died 2 years to the day after his birth?

+ 1565 M iv. Hemmerly CONGER was born on 19 Dec 1883 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

592. Martha Jane CONGER was born on 22 Oct 1845 in Guernsey Co., OH and died on 15 Aug 1885 in St. Charles, Winona Co., MN at age 39.

General Notes:
Martha Jane Conger

RESIDENCES: Went to Kansas in 1880.
RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1895, St. Charles, MN

Problem: Was the date of death, Jul 1886 as listed by Maxine Crowell Leonard or 15 Aug 1885?

Martha married George Hiram CROW on 7 Jan 1875 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA. George was born about 1848.

General Notes:
George Hirma Crow

NAME-CONFLICT: John Crow

MARRIAGE: Geo. H. Crow, 27, to Martha J. Conger, 26, on 7 Jan 1875 in Appanoose Co., IA; Book 6, page 19?
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Roxey V. Crow

PROBATE: Affadavit signed, not dated - Roxey V. Crow, minor, received $41.50.
Funds deposited with George Crow, St. Charles, Minnesota.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Problem: Was her name, Roxie or Roxey? Roxie, on p. 719 of CFA I.

General Notes:
Elias Vine Allen Crow

RESIDENCES: As of 1910, Sioux City, Iowa

AKA: Was he called, Al?

593. Samuel CONGER was born on 15 Jul 1849 in Iowa and died on 30 Jun 1926 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 76.

General Notes:
Samuel Conger

Problem: Was he born in Monroe Co. OH or Guernsey Co., OH, or as shown on the? 1850 in Iowa Abt. 1849?

REFERENCE: "Conger Family of America," Vol. 1 - Samuel Conger, b. 1849 married Florence Viola Boughner.

MARRIAGE: Samuel Conger, 22, to Viola Boughner, 17, on 23 Feb 1871 at Appanoose Co., IA; Book 5, page 238
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1895, Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA

BIOGRAPHY:
Samuel and Viola Conger moved to Missouri in 1875, to Cincinnati, Iowa in April of 1877, to Kansas in September 1878, and finally back to Iowa in 1890.

Samuel was probably the Samuel Conger who served with Co. B. 19th Kansas Vol. Cav. in Ind. Ter. 1868-69, campaigning with Custer.

After finally settling in Iowa, the family was active in the Methodist Church at Exline, [Iowa].
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 456 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Samuel married Florence Viola BOUGHNER, daughter of Martin BOUGHNER and Kate HITTLE, on 23 Feb 1871 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Florence was born on 22 Apr 1854 in Germantown, , IN and died on 20 Apr 1940 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 85.

General Notes:
Florence Viola Boughner

AKA: Viola, see marriage record

Problem: A birth date of 1853 has also been listed.

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what Indiana county did this Germantown lie?

Problem: A death date of 24 Apr 1935 has also been listed.

OBITUARY: Viola Boughner Conger
Viola Boughner Conger, daughter of Martin and Catherine Boughner, was born in Germantown, Indiana, on April 22, 1854, and departed this life on April 20, 1940. At an early age, she moved with her parents to a farm near Centerville, Iowa, where she grew to womanhood, and on Feb. 23, 1871, she was united in marriage to Samuel Conger. To this union 10 children were born, five boys and five girls.

They spent their early married life in Appanoose county where two daughters were born. They left Iowa in 1879 to make their home in Kansas, spending 12 years there, and where three sons and two daughters came into their home.

After over 55 years of married life, on June 29, 1926, Mr. Conger passed away at Centerville, Iowa.

Mrs. Conger leave to mourn her passing, eight children [sic, only 6 appear to be listed]: Emma Fox and Roxie McKay, of Cincinnati, Iowa; Russell of Barrington, Illinois; Ruth Kramer of Denver, Colo.; Ben. W. and Rex of Des Plaines, Ill.; Chloe Catherine and Elza preceded her in death; also one grandson, Charles Neal McKay. Besiders her children she leaves one brother, Jake Boughner, of Natoma, Kansas; 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
(Source: "Soldiers Buried in Appanoose County, Iowa before World War II & Some Obituaries of Early Settlers," p, 90, by Osee Johnson Knouf - found at DAR Library by REH)

General Notes:
Cassie Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Probably named, Catherine. See the obituary of her mother.

+ 1570 F ii. Emma Rebecca CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1874 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA and died after 1961 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 1571 F iii. Roxie Clara CONGER was born on 22 Jul 1877 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 28 Oct 1966 at age 89.

1572 M iv. Elza Boughner CONGER was born in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA and died before Apr 1940 in Oregon.

General Notes:
Elza Boughner Conger

NEVER-MARRIED: He never married.

DEATH: Elza Boughner Conger was killed in Oregon while coming down a mountain. He leaned out of the truck and struck a tree.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 456 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 1573 M v. Martin Isaac CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1881 in Bloomington, Osborne Co., KS and died in Dec 1971 at age 90.

+ 1575 F vii. Mary Myrtle CONGER was born on 3 Aug 1886 in Natoma, Osborne Co., KS.

General Notes:
Ruth Eva Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1940, Ruth Kramer of Denver, CO

1577 M ix. Benjamin Wells CONGER was born in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Benjamin Wells Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1940, Des Plaines, IL
RESIDENCES: As of 1961, 406 Hart Ave; Edgewater, FL

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Benjamin Wells Conger? If so, the date of
birth and death is known.
Individual: Conger, Benjamin
Social Security #: 333-01-5995
Issued in: Illinois
Birth date: Feb 5, 1891
Death date: Mar 1967
Residence code: Florida
ZIP Code of last known residence: 32032
As of April 1997, this ZIP Code was not in use by the U.S. Postal Service. The following primary location may have once been associated with this ZIP Code or may be in the same general geographic region of the U.S. It is also possible that the Social Security Administration had the wrong ZIP Code listed for this person.
Edgewater, Florida
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 10, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54146.2]

Benjamin married Hazel HUTCHISON, daughter of C. B. HUTCHISON and Linda KELLY, on 4 Oct 1950. Hazel was born on 24 May 1894 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO.

General Notes:
Hazel Hutchison

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Hazel (Hutchison) Conger? If so, the date of
death is known.
Individual: Conger, Hazel
Social Security #: 361-20-3662
Issued in: Illinois
Birth date: May 24, 1894
Death date: Jan 1983
Residence code: Florida
ZIP Code of last known residence: 32032
As of April 1997, this ZIP Code was not in use by the U.S. Postal Service. The
following primary location may have once been associated with this ZIP Code or
may be in the same general geographic region of the U.S. It is also possible
that
the Social Security Administration had the wrong ZIP Code listed for this
person.
Edgewater, Florida
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 10, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54149.70]

General Notes:
Clifford Rex Conger

AKA: Rex

RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1940, Rex Conger of Des Plaines, IL

General Notes:
Elizabeth Conger

PARENTS: John B. Conger and Elizabeth Atkinson

Birth: Film #: 170881, Page #: 456, Ordinance #: 26082
5 Aug 1834, Elizabeth Conger, Monroe Co., Ohio

Elizabeth married Ichabod HINCKLE, son of Jacob HINCKLE Sr. and Annie GREGG, on 29 Apr 1852 in Appanoose Co., IA. Ichabod was born on 10 Oct 1810 in West Virginia and died in 1902 in Oregon at age 92.

General Notes:
Ichabod Hinckle

Problem: Was the surname, Hinkle, Hinckle or Henkle? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists, Hinckle. J.C. Harvey lists, Henkle.

MARRIAGE: Ichabod Hinkle to Elizabeth Conger, 29 Apr 1852 at Appanoose Co., IA, by William Shaver, J.P.; Book 1, p. 67
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: Appanoose Co., IA; Benton Co., OR

1583 F v. Lillie L. HINCKLE was born on 29 Aug 1865 and died on 11 Nov 1866 at age 1.

1584 M vi. Egerton HINCKLE was born on 4 Jan 1871 and died on 13 Jul 1876 at age 5.

Elizabeth next married Jacob HINCKLE. Jacob was born on 1 Oct 1825 and died on 19 Oct 1905 at age 80.

General Notes:
Jacob Hinckle

SPOUSE: Jacob Hinckle was the 2nd husband of Elizabeth Conger.

596. Charles Atkinson CONGER was born on 27 Mar 1836 in Monroe Co., OH, died in 1922 at age 86, and was buried in 1922 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles Atkinson Conger

PARENTS: John B. Conger and Elizabeth Atkinson

BIRTH: Film #: 170878, Page #: 433, Ordinance #: 21052
27 Mar 1836, Charles Atkinson Conger, Monroe Co., Ohio

MILITARY: 2nd Lieut. Charles A. Conger, 47th Inf., Co. B, commissioned 4 Jun 1864.
(Source: History of Appanoose Co., IA, 1878, page 416 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS: War Letter Home Conveys Idea of Tense Situation
Taken from a letter written by Charles A. Conger, Co., B., 6th Kansas Cavalry, with Capt. E.E. Harvey's company:

Westport, Mo., August 4th, 1863.
Dear Folks at Home:
I heard from you a day or two ago by Mr. Fisher and the folks who arrived here safely -- they were rather unexpected visitors to some, but were no less welcome. I haven't much news of interest from the frontier -- but bushwhackers are numerous in this part of the country and our soldiers occasionally have a skirmish with them, but catching them seems to be almost an impossibility. There was rather a serious accident occurred a few evenings ago between two detachments of our soldiers who had gone to the rescue of a Mexican that was camped a short distance from this place and was being robbed by bushwhackers. Capt. Harvey went in command of the troops from this place -- when he got to the train he round it had just been robbed a few minutes before. He took the trail of the enemy and intended pursuing when a detachment of Federals -- about 200 -- came up from another way and mistook Capt. Harvey's men for the enemy (it being dark) and fired on their rear, creating a perfect stampede. Captain Harvey's horse fell with him or rather on him, hurt him pretty badly. There were several hurt and one killed. Capt. Harvey's men were nearly all Indians, and they all ran the first fire or it would probably have been more serious.

I suppose the people of Iowa have begun to come to the conclusion that the war will soon be over. -- Union people of this country have been made to rejoice since the late glorious victories we have had. I hope it will have a tendencey to hasten the dawn of Peace so earnestly desired by all Christian people, but still I do not see much prospect yet.

I have not received a letter from home for over two months.
Yours most Affectionately
C.A. Conger.
(Source: Early Pioneer Stories, p. 45, published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: 9 Nov 1865 to Margaret Liven Lowe
(Source: LDS, 28 Jan 1987, PV/M515781/1100 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Wayne Co., IA, Genoa, #2
Charles Conger, 34, merchant, OH; Margaret L., 25, keeps house, MO
Olive, 5, IA; John, 2, IA; George, 3/12, IA (b. March)
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: Abt. June 1870, Genoa, Wayne Co., IA. Genoa was established in 1855 about 6 miles south of where Seymour, Iowa was later located. The place was short lived compared to other communities. Perhaps the settlement of Seymour in 1871 and the coming of the Rock Island Railroad to that place caused the decline of Genoa as people moved there.

MARRIAGE: Charles Atkinson Conger to Abigail Clark, 35, on 2 Nov 1876 at Wayne Co., IA. (Not 3 Nov 1877)
(Source: CFA Vol. II, page 714 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS:
Charles Atkinson Conger wrote the following to Charles Leslie Conger, dated 1 Jan 1908 from Seymour, IA:

"Your favor of the 16th Ult (?) was duly received, am enclosing memoranda of my line of the Conger family. I was glad to know you had taken up this work, which was so ably conducted by our lamented relative, Charles G.B. Conger of Washington, DC, whose social, mental and generous qualities endeared him to all those who were fortunate in knowing him.

I knew him personally and intimately, and regretted exceedingly that he should be cut off in the midst of his vigorous manhood and usefulness. I spent the greater part of one winter at his home in Washington, and had much pleasure in looking through his voluminous correspondence regarding the Conger family, and I feel pretty sure if I had undertaken this intricate task I would have been crazy long ago.

I was very glad to hear from you, and appreciate your generosity in undertaking so laborious a task, and hope you will be eminently successful, and the relatives may all interest themselves in contributing to your assistance."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 55 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION-MILITARY-BIOGRAPHY:
Charles Atkinson Conger moved to Iowa in the year 1849 and located near Appanoose County. He graduated out of Duff's College, Pittsburgh, PA, in 1858 and engaged in the mercantile business. Soon after, when the Civil War broke out, he closed out the business and joined the Army of the Frontier, acted for a time as Independent Scout in connection with the 6th Kansas Cavalry; later appointed Sutler of that Regiment, but resigned that position, and returned home and assisted in raising Co. B., 47th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He was commissioned on the muster in date of June 4, 1864 as a 2nd Lt. of that company, and served down on the Mississippi River in the region of Helena, AR until 28 Sep 1864 when the regiment mustered out at Davenport, Iowa upon expiration of the term of service (100 days).
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 55 - Maxine Crowell Leonard and 1878 History of Appanoose Co., IA, Civil War Volunteer Roster - furnished by Joyce Posey, with modifications by Robert Guilinger.

CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Charles A. Conger, 1836 - 1922; Margaret L., wife of C.A., died Dec. 28, 1877, Age 33 yr, 9 m, 7 d.;
Albert, Oct. 11, 1871 - Feb 17, 1912;
F. Walden, s/o C.A. & M.L. Conger, d. Aug. 24, 1874, 9 m, 4 da.
[Note: Margaret L. Conger calculated birth date, 21 Mar 1844. REH]
[Note: F. Walden Conger calculated birth date, 20 Nov 1873. REH]
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Charles Atkinson Conger, 1836 - 1922; G.A.R. Marker; Co., B. 47th Iowa Inf.; Masonic Emblem
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Charles married Margaret Liven LOWE on 9 Nov 1865 in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO. Margaret was born about 21 Mar 1844 in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO, died about 28 Dec 1877 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA about age 33, and was buried about Dec 1877 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Margaret Liven Lowe

Problem: Was she born 21 Mar 1844 or Abt. 1845. The 1870 census indicates that the birth date was Abt. 1845. Calculated birth date from tombstone data is, 21 Mar 1844.

CONFLICT-DEATH: Did she really die on 28 Dec 1877? The date of a 2nd marriage of her husband has been listed as 2 Nov 1876 in Wayne Co., IA.

1585 F i. Olive CONGER was born on 21 Aug 1866 in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO.

General Notes:
Olive Conger

PARENTS: Charles Atkinson Conger and Margaret Liven Lowe

Birth: Batch #: T000006, Source Call # : Archive Record; 5 March 1980 SG/T000006/15174. 21 Aug 1866, Olive Conger, Lancaster, Schuyler, Missouri

Problem: An LDS record indicates that this child born in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO. The 1870 census of Genoa, Wayne Co., IA indicates Iowa. According to Robert Guilinger the parents were married in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO and the birth was in Iowa.

1586 M ii. John W. CONGER was born on 2 May 1868 in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO.

General Notes:
John W. Conger

PARENTS: Charles Atkinson Conger and Margaret Liven Lowe

BIRTH: John W. Conger, 2 May 1868, Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO
(Source: LDS, 1 Apr 1981, PV/T000008/3194 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Problem: Was this child born in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO or in Iowa? The 1870 census of Genoa, Wayne Co., IA indicates Iowa. According to Robert Guilinger the parents were married in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO and the birth took place in Iowa.

1587 M iii. George S. CONGER was born on 5 Mar 1870 in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO, died in 1933 at age 63, and was buried in 1933 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
George S. Conger

PARENTS: Charles Atkinson Conger and Margaret Liven Lowe

Birth: Batch #: T000010, Source Call #: Archive Record; 3 Apr 1984, JR/T000010/2529 5 Mar 1870, George S. Conger, Lancaster, Schuyler, Missouri

Problem: Was this child born in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO or in Iowa? The 1870 census of Genoa, Wayne Co., IA indicates Iowa. According to Robert Guilinger the parents were married in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO and the birth took place in Iowa.

ORGANIZATIONS: Mason

CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Hattie A. Conger, 1873 - 1931, Eastern Star Emblem
George S., 1870 - 1933, Masonic Emblem
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

George married Hattie A. SNIFFLIN on 14 Oct 1909. Hattie was born in 1873, died in 1931 at age 58, and was buried in 1931 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

1588 M iv. Albert CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1871 in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO, died on 17 Feb 1912 at age 40, and was buried in Feb 1912 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Albert Conger

PARENTS: Charles Atkinson Conger and Margaret Liven Lowe

BIRTH: Burt Conger, 11 Oct 1871, Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO
(Source: LDS, 1 Mar 1985, OG/T00150/16733 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Charles A. Conger, 1836 - 1922; Margaret L., wife of C.A., died Dec. 28, 1877, Age 33 yr, 9 m, 7 d.; Albert, Oct. 11, 1871 - Feb 17, 1912; F. Walden, s/o C.A. & M.L. Conger, d. Aug. 24, 1874, 9 m, 4 da.
[Note: Margaret L. Conger calculated birth date, 21 Mar 1844. REH]
[Note: F. Walden Conger calculated birth date, 20 Nov 1873. REH]
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

1589 M v. F. Walden CONGER was born on 12 Nov 1873 in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO, died on 24 Aug 1874, and was buried in Aug 1874 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
F. Walden Conger

PARENTS: Charles Atkinson Conger and Margaret Liven Lowe

CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Charles A. Conger, 1836 - 1922; Margaret L., wife of C.A., died Dec. 28, 1877,
Age 33 yr, 9 m, 7 d.; Albert, Oct. 11, 1871 - Feb 17, 1912; F. Walden, s/o C.A.
& M.L. Conger, d. Aug. 24, 1874, 9 m, 4 da.
[Note: Margaret L. Conger calculated birth date, 21 Mar 1844. REH]
[Note: F. Walden Conger calculated birth date, 20 Nov 1873. REH]
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Charles next married Abigail CLARK about 2 Nov 1876 in Wayne Co., IA. Abigail was born about 1841 and died on 17 May 1879 about age 38.

General Notes:
Abigail Clark

SPOUSE: Abigail Clark was the 2nd wife of Charles Atkinson Conger.

Problem: A date of 3 Nov 1877 has been given for the marriage of Abigail Clark to Charles Atkinson Conger. His first wife's date of death has been given as 28 Dec 1877. In CFA Vol. II the date was changed to 2 Nov 1876.

General Notes:
Alice M. Shedd

SPOUSE: Alice M. Shedd was the 3rd wife of Charles Atkinson Conger.

597. Nancy Jane CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1838 in Monroe Co., OH, died in 1930 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA at age 92, and was buried in 1930 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Nancy Jane Conger

PARENTS: John B. Conger and Elizabeth Atkinson

OCCUPATION: Teacher

BIOGRAPHY: School Teacher Outlived All Her Pupils
The following is a list of the names of the children attending the Long Branch School, Caldwell Township, [Appanoose Co., IA], during the summer of 1864. The school was taught by Mrs. Nancy Jane Conger-Harvey, while husband, Wallace M. Harvey, was serving in the Civil War.

Alice, Virginia and John Boswell
Clement, Asberry and Iven Cline
Emma, Sarah, Caroline and Mitilda Conger
Isiah and Mary Davis
Thomas, Franklin and Jonathan Harper
Matilda and Franklin Lange
Mary Marshall
William, Phelix, Loranzo and Lyman Michel
[Note: Surname spelled, Michel in the article, may have been Mickel.]
Zebadee, Mary Etta, Nancy A. and Martha A. Points
Mahala, Benjamin and Wilson Irelan
Jesse Riddle
Nancy and Isaish Williamson
Martha, Mary Isabell and Samuel Windland

In July, the names of David Burns and Isaac Michel were recorded.

Mrs. Harvey died at her home in Seymour, [IA] in 1930, at the age of 93, having outlived all the children that came to her school.

Note:
Emma, Caroline and Sarah Conger mentioned in the article were the daughters of Enos and Ann Strayer Conger. Enos Conger was the uncle of Nancy Jane (Conger) Harvey.

As of 1996 the family of Matilda Conger has not been identified.

Alice, Virginia, and John Boswell were the sisters and brother of Dortha Walter's grandfather. Virginia Boswell married Lowell Frank Lang, his mother, Mary (Ireland) Lang was the second wife of Enos Conger

Mahala, Benjamin and Wilson Irelan[d] were siblings of Margaret Jane Ireland who married, Elias Gregory Conger (b. 1808, PA)]

Mary Marshall who later had a sister, Emma Alice Marshall. Mary was known as Jane. They were the daughters of William Fletcher Marshall and Mary Jane Conger. Mary Jane Conger was the daughter of Enos and Ann (Strayer) Conger.
(According to Wilma Boden Barnett - furnished by Joyce Posey)
(Source: Centerville Daily Iowegian Citizen, Progress Anniversary Edition, Wednesday, January 10, 1934 - furnished by Dortha Walters)

DEATH: Nancy Jane Conger Harvey died at the home built by her parents in Seymour, IA.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Nancy J. Harvey, 1838 - 1930
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Nancy married Wallace Mc_Vey HARVEY, son of Robert W. HARVEY and Ruth ELLIOTT, about 27 Feb 1861 in Appanoose Co., IA. Wallace was born on 13 Nov 1840 in Monroe Co., IN, died on 8 Jul 1887 at age 46, and was buried in Jul 1887 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Wallace McVey Harvey

MILITARY: In August 1861 he enlisted in Capt. Edwards state militia, traveling through Missouri to St. Joseph, Mo., where they disbanded. In 1862 he enlisted in Co. I, 36th Iowa under Capt. J.B. Gedney and served until 1865 when he was mustered out of service.
(Source: Early Pioneer Stories, published by Appanoose County, Iowa Genealogical Society, p 37 - Furnished by Dortha Walters and Joyce Posey)

RELATIONSHIP-MILITARY: Capt. Elijah Elliot Harvey, brother of Wallace McVey Harvey who married, Nancy Jane Conger, was the leader of the 6th Kansas Cavalry which was made up of men from Bellaire and vicinity (Appanoose Co., Iowa). He was an ordained minister of the Christian Church.
(Source: Early Pioneer Stories, p. 46 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

OCCUPATION: According to Wilma Barnett he was a Notary

Problem: Was the date of marriage, 23 Feb 1861 as stated in his biography or 27 Feb. 1861 as given elsewhere? Perhaps the license was issued on 23 Feb 1861 and the marriage took place on 27 Feb 1861.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Christian Church

BIOGRAPHY:
Wallace M. Harvey, farmer, stock dealer and grower; Sec. 2; P.O. Hibbsville, born 1840 in Monroe County, Indiana. His father Robert W. Harvey died 1840; mother, Ruth Elliott, died 1843-44.

Wallace lived with his uncle, William Dixon, in Lawrence Co., Indiana.

In 1855, Wallace and brother Elijah E., removed to Appanoose Co., Iowa. Elijah E. removed to Eldorado, Butler Co., Kansas, the pastor of the Christian Church.

Wallace married 23 Feb 1861 to Miss Nancy J. Conger, she was born [12 Feb] 1838 in Monroe Co., Ohio, the daughter of John Conger, from Ohio, an early settler of Caldwell Township, [IA] in 1849.

Wallace enlisted in Capt. Edwards State Militia, Aug 1861. Traveled through Missouri to St. Joe. Disbanding Oct. 1862. Enlisted in the 36th Iowa Inf., Co., I, under Capt. Gedney, as a private. At the battle of Arkansas Mills he was wounded. Discharged in 1865.

In 1875 he purchased a 418 acre farm, valued at $25.00 per acre. He owned another farm of 112 acres, located near Centerville, Iowa.

Children: William E.; Ruth J.; Charles C.; John C.; and Lydia L.

Member of Christian Church. Republican
(Source: History of Appanoose Co., Iowa 1878 - , page 531-532 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Wallace M. Harvey, born Monroe Co., Indiana, Nov. 13, 1840, died July 8, 1887, Age 46 yr, 7 m, 25 da., G.A.R.
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

1590 F i. Emaline HARVEY was born on 27 Mar 1862 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died in Nov 1864 at age 2.

1591 M ii. William E. HARVEY was born on 20 Apr 1865 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

1592 F iii. Edith E. HARVEY was born on 22 Apr 1867 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 18 Sep 1868 at age 1.

1593 F iv. Ruth J. HARVEY was born on 9 Jan 1869 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

1594 M v. Charles Clark HARVEY was born on 16 Feb 1871 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died in 1947 at age 76, and was buried in 1947 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles Clark Harvey

PARENTS: Wallace McVey Harvey and Nancy Jane Conger

CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Charles C. Harvey, 1871 - 1947
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

1595 M vi. John Columbus HARVEY was born on 24 Aug 1878 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
John Columbus Harvey

PARENTS: Wallace McVey Harvey and Nancy Jane Conger

COMMENT:
An article about the Conger family appeared in "Early Pioneer Stories" in a 1934 "Centerville Iowegian." The information in the article was furnished by J.C. Harvey of Seymour, Iowa. John Columbus Harvey was probably the author.
[Note: The full text of the article appears in the note of Enos Conger, b. 1 Jan 1814, d. 2 Apr 1903, who was married to Ann Strayer and Mary Ireland, in the Conger genealogy file of researcher, Richard E. Henthorn.]

AKA: J.C. Harvey

+ 1596 F vii. Lydia Leota HARVEY was born on 10 Mar 1876 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 2 May 1953 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR at age 77, and was buried in May 1953 in Baker, Baker Co., OR, Pioneer Cemetery.

1597 F viii. Daisy HARVEY was born on 27 Dec 1879 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 20 Jan 1916 at age 36, and was buried in Jan 1916 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Daisy Harvey

PARENTS: Wallace McVey Harvey and Nancy Jane Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Daisy and Frank Harvey were twins.

CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Daisy Harvey Caster, Dec. 27, 1879 - Jan. 20, 1916
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

1598 M ix. Frank HARVEY was born on 27 Dec 1879 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Frank Harvey

PARENTS: Wallace McVey Harvey and Nancy Jane Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Daisy and Frank Harvey were twins.

General Notes:
Lydia Ann Conger

PARENTS: John B. Conger and Elizabeth Atkinson

RECOLLECTIONS: Lydia Conger Michael quoted her father as saying, "That ALL Congers, good or bad, were KIN." In her letter of 8 Feb 1911 to Charles L. Conger she wrote, "That her mother was a real daughter of the Revolution, as her grandfather Atkinson was a soldier, tho only 16 years old, but her great-grandfather was a Captain." She had a copy of the record taken at Harrisburg, PA.
COMMENT: Robert Guilinger points out that records do not support the statement that her great-grandfather, Cornelius Atkinson, was a Captain. An abstract of the record states that he was a 1ST LT.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 299 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Lydia married Newton C. MICHAEL on 12 Nov 1868 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Newton was born on 14 Sep 1843 in Indiana.

General Notes:
Newton C. Michael

MILITARY: Civil War soldier, serving in the 17th Iowa under Capt. J.F. Walden.

RESIDENCES: As of 1870, Genoa, Wayne Co., IA

Census: 1870, in Wayne Co., IA, Genoa, #3
Newton C. Michael, 27, clerk in store, IN; Lydia, 23, keeping house, OH
Elizabeth, f. 11/12, IA born in March
John Conger, 62, merchant, PA; Elizabeth Conger, 63, keeping house, OH
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Elizabeth M. Michael

CENSUS: She was age 11/12 at the time of the 1870 census of Genoa, Wayne Co., IA.

602. William G. POWELL was born on 25 Apr 1834 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 20 Dec 1901 in Lydia, Lincoln Co., OK at age 67, and was buried in Dec 1901 in Nr. Lydia, Lincoln Co., OK, Bethel Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
William G. Powell

NAME: His middle name might be, Gregory, because his grandmother was a Gregory. There is on proof as of April 2004.

RESEARCHER: Robert Powell of Kansas shared information about the William G. Powell family with Joyce Posey. He is a great-grandson of Willam & Narcissa Powell.

EMIGRATION: After the death of Charles Powell on 2 Sep 1874, in Putnam Co., MO,
Rebecca and her sons, William and Samuel and their families, moved to Clear Creek District, Sherman County, Nebraska. They homesteaded land in the village known as Cedarville, which is now known as Litchfield.

MARRIAGE: W.G. Powell and Narcissah [sic] Shadden were married on 22 Mar 1855 in Putnam Co., MO.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Marriage Record Index 1850-1879, Vol. 1, p. 4 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: Land Grant issued Dec 1, 1857, Putnam Co., Mo., to William Powell.
Document # 12083. NW quarter of the SE quarter of section 6, township 66, range 17; containing 40 acres, in Putnam Co., Mo..
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1860, in Putnam Co., MO, Liberty Twp., 77/66
William Powell, 25, farmer, OH; Narcissus, 28, MO
Mary A., 3, MO; Charles, 1, MO
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MILITARY: Civil War veteran

Census: 1870 census of Carroll and Putnam counties, MO have been checked for William Powell. He has not been located.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1880, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., #186, page 530A
Rebecca Powell, 60, farming, widow, PA NJ Ire
William G. 46, son, OH OH PA
Nacis, 46, daughter-in-law, MO Tenn Tenn
Charles, 21, grandson, MO OH MO
Rob Lee, 16, grandson, MO OH MO
Alexander, 14, grandson, MO OH MO
Daniel Ryals, 18, grandson, MO AL OH
Rebecca Ryals, 12, granddaughter, IA AL OH
(Census furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: According to the 1885 census of Sherman Co., NE they lived on and farmed the land of William's mother, Rebecca (Conger) Powell.

Census: 1885, in Sherman Co., NE, Clear Creek District #721, 120/125
William Powell, m. 50, farmer, OH 1835, father born OH, mother born PA
(illegible) -Neonis, f. 50, b. MO 1835
Robert Lee, m. 20, b. MO 1865; Alex, m. 18, b. MO 1867
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: William G. Powel, age 57, married 10 Feb 1889 to Alice Dunn, age 46;
groom b. Ohio - parents: Charles & Rebecca (Conger) Powell; bride b. New York -
parents: Philander & Abigal (Stiuns) Ballon.; J.R. McMahon, Minister of the
Gospel. [Note: Verbatium extraction. REH]
(Source: Sherman Co., NE, Marriage Records 1873-1899, p. 369 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: 1890 -1891 Sherman Co., Neb., Farmer's Directory: Willam & Charles [his son] recorded.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

EMIGRATION: "William Powell had left Monday morning for Lydia, Oklahoma. Had been in the Litchfield area for 3 months visiting and closing out business interests."
(Source: Litchfield Monitor, Litchfield, NE,dated 8 Oct 1897 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1900 Census - Oklahoma, Lincoln Co., Seminole Twp. ED-129 page 19
William Powell, age 66, b. Ohio, farmer
Alice E., wife, age 46, b. NY
Estella, dau, age 13, b. Neb. [she was probably a step-daughter of
William]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

DEATH: William Powell died 20 Dec 1901 [birth date on headstone; 25 April 1834] [? 1933] at Lydia, Lincoln Co., Oklahoma.

DEATH:
W.G. POWELL, one of the best known residents of Seminole township, [Lincoln Co., OK] was killed in a run-away accident Last Friday. [20 Dec 1901]

Mr. Powell and his wife and a neighbor were driving home from Chandler. As they were descending a long hill the team began to run. Mr. Powell, in attempting to put on the brakes was thrown out of the wagon aginst a tree, killing him instantly. As soon as they got the team stopped Mrs. Powell and the neighbor went back to the spot and found Mr. Powell dead.

Mr. Powell was known to almost everyone in the county. He was a man of great originality and his appearance was as characteristic as his mind. Tall, spare, with keen eyes and jovial in manner, he attracted attention everywhere. He was one of the kindest natures we have ever known and he was universally loved and esteemed. He had been in poor health for a long time and was preparing to go to California for the winter.
[Note: There is no cited evidence that he lived in in Seminole County, OK. To the contrary, the 1900 census shows him living in Seminole Twp., Lincoln Co., OK. REH]
(Source: Chandler, Oklahoma newspaper, date cut away - furnished by Joyce Posey)

DEATH:
WILLIAM POWELL, a noted citizen of Seminole Township [Lincoln, Co., OK] fell from a wagon while returning from Chandler, last Friday evening, [20 Dec 1901] and was instantly killed. The deceased was about seventy years old; he was a regular frontiersman in this county long before it's opening to settlement. "Uncle Billy" leaves a wife, an adopted daughter, and some grown up children to mourn their loss. He intended to emigrate to California, next month.
[Note: There is no cited evidence that he lived in in Seminole County, OK. To the contrary, the 1900 census shows him living in Seminole Twp., Lincoln Co., OK. REH]
(Source: Stroud, Oklahoma newspaper, date cut away - furnished to Joyce Posey by Bob Powell, g-g-grandson.)

CEMETERY: Bethel Grove Cemetery, located north of Lydia at an old church site. [5 miles east, 1/2 mile north of Sparks.] The cemetery is overgrown and used as pasture for cows. Neither town mentioned exsists, today.

William married Narcissus SHADDEN, daughter of James SHADDEN and Elizabeth UNKNOWN, on 22 Mar 1855 in Putnam Co., MO. Narcissus was born between 1832 and 1834 in Randolph Co., MO, died on 11 Mar 1888 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE, and was buried in Mar 1888 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE, Litchfield Cemetery.

General Notes:
Narcissus Shadden

AKA: Narcie; Narcissa Shadden

RESEARCHER: Walt Shadden of California shared some Shadden information with Joyce Posey.

EMIGRATION: Her mother had moved the family to Putnam Co., MO by the time of the 1850 census. (Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE-DIVORCE: She was first married to John Stout, on 16 Jan 1851 in Putnam Co., MO. The marriage ended in divorce.

DEATH: Mrs. William Powell, died 11 Mar 1888 at Sherman Co., Neb., daughter of Joe Shadden. [sic, Joe Shadden was her brother, her father was James.]
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO Obituary Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

OBITUARY: Narcissus Powell, d. March 11, 1888, of Typhoid Fever. Buried; Litchfield Cemetery. [Litchfield, Sherman Co., Neb.]
(Source: Litchfield Monitor, dated 15 Mrach 1888. Re: Newspaper microfilm at The Nebraska State Historical Society, [Lincoln, NE] - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Buried in Lot 410, Plot 2, Litchfield Cemetery, Litchfield, NE

+ 1603 M ii. Charles L. POWELL was born on 7 Apr 1858 in Carroll Co., MO, died on 29 Aug 1930 in Nr. Mason City, Custer Co., NE at age 72, and was buried on 31 Aug 1930 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE, Litchfield Cemetery.

+ 1604 M iii. Alexander POWELL was born on 16 Oct 1870 in Missouri, died on 13 Aug 1938 in Oklahoma at age 67, and was buried in Aug 1938 in Erin Springs, Garvin Co., OK, Erin Springs Cemetery.

1605 M iv. Robert Lee POWELL was born on 4 May 1868 in Carroll Co., MO, died on 13 Apr 1929 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE at age 60, and was buried on 14 Apr 1929 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE, Litchfield Cemetery.

General Notes:
Robert Lee Powell

CENSUS: Appears as, Rob Lee Powell, age 16 in the 1880 census of Putnam Co., MO. Calculated birth year would be Abt. 1864, which doesn't agree with his obituary data.

OBITUARY: Robert Lee Powell
Robert Lee Powell, was born in Carroll County, Missouri, on May 4, 1868 and departed this life at the Frank Linden home on April 13, 1929, being at the time of his death, 60 years, 11 months, and 9 days old.

Mr. Powell came to this community 49 years ago and spent most of the time in and around Litchfield. He was one of the first to come to Litchfield before the town was incorporated.

Mr. Powell has made his home with the Frank Linden family for the past two years.

He leaves to mourn his sad departure, two brothers, Charles Powell of Mason City, Custer Co., Neb. and Alex Powell of Cox City, Okla., besides his nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Mr. Powell has been in ill health for the past three weeks, until the Angel of Mercy called him to his reward.

Funeral services were held at the Christian Church Sunday, conducted by the Rev. J. Willis Kratzer. Interment was made in Litchfield Cemetery.
(Source: Appeared in the Unionville Republican, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, 1 May 1929; reprinted from a newpaper of Litchfield, Nebraska - furnished by Joyce Posey)

William next married Alice E. BALLON, daughter of Philander BALLON and Abigal STIUNS, on 10 Feb 1899 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE. Alice was born about 1853 in New York.

General Notes:
Alice E. Ballon

SPOUSE: Alice (Ballon) Dunn was the 2nd wife of William Powell.

Problem: Was her maiden name, Ballon? Was she first married to a Mr. Dunn? See her marriage record to William Powell.

SPOUSE: Alice E. Powell m/3 to James E. Prather, 21 July 1904.

604. Isaac POWELL was born on 17 Jun 1838 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 18 Jul 1908 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 70, and was buried in Jul 1908 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Isaac Powell

MARRIAGE: Isaac Powell and Martha Folwell were married on 29 May 1859 in Putnam Co., MO. at the home of Charles Powell.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Marriage Records, Vol. 1, Page 117 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE:
State of Missouri; County of Putnam; Marriages, Vol. 1, pg 117
This is to certify that I, William Boggs, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the county of Putnam, joined in marriage, Isaac Powell and Martha Folwell at the home of Charles Powell in the county aforesaid on the 29th day of May 1859, this the 15th day of June 1859.
(signed) William Boggs
Justice of Peace
Filed for record - June 16, 1859, D. N. Thatcher, recorder
(Source: LDS: Fairborn, Ohio Branch; 10 Jun 1982; SL M 515632 - 0955; Serial Sheet F#431521 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MILITARY: 1890 Civil War Census Index, Putnam Co., MO, Dwl. #143/Family #143
Isaac Powell, Pvt. Company C, Missouri 42nd Regiment (Infantry)
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Public Library, Unionville, MO - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND:
State of Missouri, County of Putnam
Record: Deed, Vol. 2, page 187
Know all men by these presents that we, John Ryals Jr. and Mirian Ryals, the wife of the said John Ryals of the county of Putnam in the state of Missouri have this day for and in consideration of the sum - sixty dollars to the said John Ryals in hand paid by Isaac Powell of the county of Putnam in the state of Missouri granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said Isaac Powel the following described tract or parcel of land situated in the county of Putnam in the state of Missouri that is to say the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section No. thirty three in Township No. sixty seven in Range No. Seventeen containing fourty acres more or less. To have and to hold these premisus hereby conveyed with all the rights privelages and appurtenances thereto belonging or in any wise appertaining to the said Isaac Powell, his heirs and asigns forever. __ the said John Ryals Jr. hereby conveying to and with the said Isaac Powell his heirs and assigns for myself my heirs executors and administrators to warrant and defend the title to the premises hereby conveyed of every person whatsoever. In witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed our seals this 16 day of January 1863.
/s John Ryals Jr
/s Miriam Ryals
[Note: Sarah Powell, sister of Isaac Powell was married to John Ryals. Perhaps John Ryals Jr. and Miriam were his parents. REH]
(Source: Missouri State Archives; P.O. Box 778; Jefferson City, MO 65102 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., 281/281, p. 19, 27 Jun 1870
Isaac Powell, 32, m. farmer, 500/350, OH; Martha, 26, f. OH
Ellen, 11, f. MO; Jacksin, 9, m. MO; Amanda, 7, f. MO; Charles, 5, m. MO
Oscar, 2, m. MO
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1880, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., Family 183, p. 140
Isaac Powell, 41, farmer, OH OH OH; Martha, 35, OH OH OH
Ellen, 20, MO OH OH; Jackson, 18, MO OH OH; Mandy, 16, MO OH OH
Charles, 14, MO OH OH; Oscar, 12, MO OH OH; John, 10, MO OH OH
Mary J., 8, MO OH OH; William, 6, MO OH OH; Emaline, 3, MO OH OH;
Evaline, 3, MO OH OH; Jesse E. m. 6/12 b. Nov. MO OH OH
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1900, in Putnam Co., MO, Lincoln Twp., #40
Isaac Powell, b. 1838, 61, m. 41 yrs, OH OH OH(PA);
Martha, b. 1844, 55, 14 children, 11 living, OH OH OH
William, b. 1874, 25, MO OH OH; Edward, b. 1879, 20, MO OH OH
Ora, b. 1882, 17, MO OH OH; Ira, b. 1885, 15, MO OH OH
Ida, b. 1885, 15, MO OH OH
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

OBITUARY: Another Old Soldier Gone
Isaac Powell, one of Putnam's oldest settlers, died at his home near Howland, [MO] on July 19, 1908, after an acute illness of only two weeks, although he had been failing for a year or more.

Mr. Powell was born in Monroe county, Ohio June 17, 1838, and was therefore 70 years, 1 month, and 2 days old at the time of his death. When but a child he came with his parents to Iowa and when about 18 came to Missouri which has since been his home.

He was married to Miss Martha Folwell in 1859 and to this union was born fourteen children, eleven of whom are still living, viz: Mrs. Ellen Jewell of Olney, Colorado; Jackson Powell and Mrs. Amanda Morgan, Mendota, Mo.; Mrs. Eva Hedge[s], Howland, Mo.; Oscar, William, Edward, Ora, Ira, Emma and Ida Powell who are still at home.

He was united with the Christian church 35 years ago and was an active worker and a true Christian till death.

The funeral services were conducted by Elder H.L. McKinley at the home and the remains were laid to rest in the Unionville Cemetery.

He was a soldier of Company C, 42[nd] Regiment of Missouri Infantry, and served his country with becoming bravery.

He was an honest, hard working, sincere man, a good citizen in every way. His death will be universally regretted.

The only relatives in Putnam county, [MO] besides his immediate family, is a sister, Mrs. Howard.

The family desire that we extend their thanks and appreciation for the kindness of neighbors and friends, shown during the illness of their father.
(Source: Unionville Republican, 29 Jul 1908, Unionville, Missouri - furnished

PROBATE: Will filed 7 Jun 1906, Vol. B, page 327. Probated 20 Jul 1908, Putnam Co., MO

I, Isaac Powell, of Howland Post Office, Putnam County, Missouri, being of sound mind, and sixty eight years of age, do make publick (sic) and declare this bo be my last will and testament to wit:

First: I will that my just debts and funeral expenses be paid.

Second: I give, devise and bequeath unto my sons: Jackson Powell, William Powell, Edward Powell, Ora Powell and Ira Powell, and to my daughters: Ellen Jewell, Amanda Morgan, Eve HEdge, Emma Powell, and Ida Powell the sum of one dollar each for each of said sons and daughters.

Third: I give, devise and bequeath unto my grandson, Glen McClure, the only surviving child and heir of Mary J. McClure, my deceased daughter, the sum of one dollar, to be in full of his share of my estate, he not to participate in the final distribution of my estate after the death of my wife, Martha Powell, should she survive me.

Fourth: I give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Martha Powell, the Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of section twenty one (21), township sixty six (66), range eighteen (18) in Putnam County, Missouri to be hers absolutely in fee simple with full power to convey same.

Fifth: I give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Martha Powell, all of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, real, personal and mixed to be hers during her natural life, she to have the full and control of same as long as she may live, and at her death the real estate and so much of the personal property as shall remain to be divided equally among my children, Jackson Powell, Oscar Powell, William Powell, Edward Powell, Ora Powell, Ira Powell, Ellen Jewell, Amanda Morgan, Eve Hedge, Emma Powell, and Ida Powell in equal shares, provided however that should any of said children die prior to the death of myself and wife, the share of said child or children shall go to the children of said deceased if there are any, and if not, to revert to their brothers and sisters above mentioned.

Sixth: I hereby appoint my beloved wife, Martha Powell executor of my will and estate and request that she be not required to give bond.

Witness my hand and seal this 27th day of June A.D. 1906.
/s Isaac Powell

We the undersigned witnesses hereby attest and witness the testate and in his presence and in the presence of each other the testor have signed same in our presence.

Witness our hands this June 17th 1906
/s L.S.K., McCutchen
/s B.L. Robinson

PROOF OF WILL
STATE OF MISSOURI, PUTNAM COUNTY, In Probate Court
Be it remembered, that on this the 30th day of July A.D. 1908, before me Loenzo Jones, Judge of the Probate Court, held in and for the county and state aforesaid, personally appeared L.S.K McCutchen and B.L. Robinson, who are subscribing witness to the annexed will of Isaac Powell, deceased and being by me first duly sworn, depose, and say that the said Isaac Powell, the testor, subscribed the same in the presence and published and declared said will or instrument of writing to be his last will and testament and that at the time of signing the same, he the said testator was of sound and disposing mind, and more than twenty one years of age, and that said deponents attest said will as witnesses thereto, by subscribing their names to the same in the presence of the testator and of each other, at the request of the testator.
s/ L.S.K. McCutchen
s/ B.L. Robinson
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 30th day of July A.D. 1908.
/s Leonzo Jones
Judge of Probate

STATE OF MISSOURI, COUNTY OF PUTNAM, In Probate Court
I, Lorenzo Jones, Judge of the Probate Court of Putnam County, State of Missouri having examined the forgoing instrument, purporting to be the last will and testament of Isaac Powell, deceased, and signed by the said Isaac Powell and having heard the testimony of L.S.K. McCutchin and B.L. Robison, subscribing witnesses thereto, in relation to the executor of the same, do declare and adjudge said instrument to be the last will and testament of the said Isaac Powell, deceased, late of Putnam County, Missouri and the same is hereby admitted to Probate.

In testimony whereof, I have hereinto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court of office in Unionville this 20th day of July 1908.
/s Lorenzo Jones
Judge of Probate
(Source: Missouri State Archives, P.O. Box 778, Jefferson City, MO 65102 - copy in the possession of Joyce Posey)

BURIAL: Powell, Isaac; b. Monroe Co., OH, 17 Jun 1838; d. 18 Jul 1908; C.W. 42nd Reg Mo. Inf; Parents: Charles Powell, b. Ohio; Rebecca (Conger) b. PA; m. Martha Folwell, b. Uniontown, KY, 20 Aug 1844; d. 20 Mar 1927.
(Source: "Pioneers," People born before 1850, buried at Unionville Cemetery, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Isaac married Martha FOLWELL on 29 May 1859 in Putnam Co., MO. Martha was born on 20 Aug 1844 in Uniontown, Union Co., KY, died on 20 Mar 1927 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 82, and was buried on 23 Mar 1927 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Martha Folwell

Problem: Birth place of Uniontown, KY and Palmerstown, KY have been reported. Norma Jeffery listed, Palmerstown, KY. 1870, 1880, 1900 census records all list Ohio as the place of birth.

OBITUARY:
Martha Folwell was born August 20, 1844 at Uniontown, Kentucky and passed away at her home Sunday evening, March 20, 1927, being at the time of her death, 82 years and 7 months old.

She was united in marriage to Isaac Powell, May 29, 1859. He preceded her in death, July 19, 1906. To this union were born fourteen children.

Those whom she leaves to mourn her death are her children: Ellen Jewell of Olney Sprints, Colo.; Jackson Powell and Amanda Morgan of Mendota, Missouri; Eva Hedges of Howland, Missouri; Ida Davis of Lamar, Missouri; Ira Powell of Unionville, Missouri; Oscar, Ed and Ora at home; and 23 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren, and a host of friends.

Six children who await her in her Heavenly home are: Charles, John, Martha McClure, William and Emma White.

She united with the Christian Church while yet a young woman and lived a beloved and consentrated life. She was loved by all who knew her.

Funeral services were preached on Wednesday, March 23, [1927], by Rev. H.L. McKinley and her body was laid to rest in Unionville Cemetery, [Unionville, MO].
(Source: Unionville Republican, 23 Mar 1927 - researcher, Sarah Lemen Phillips - furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: Estate Records - '2431
Martha Powell, Filed 8 Apr 1927, #2616; died on 20 Mar 1927; son Jackson Powell, son Oscar Powell, son Edward Powell, son Ora Powell, son Ira Powell, dau. Amanda Morgan and dau. Eva Hedges all of Putnam Co., Missouri; dau. Ellen Jewell of Olney Springs, Colo.; and dau. Ida Davis of Barton Co., MO.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Ellen Powell

Problem: A birth date of, 4 Jun 1860, has been listed for Ellen Powell. This disagrees with the calculated birth date of Abt. 1871 based on the age of 28 found in her marriage record, which is probably in error. According the 1880 census she was 11 years of age, which would calculate to a birth date of Abt. 1859.

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1908, Olney Springs, CO
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1927, Olney Springs, CO

Ellen married James JEWELL about 10 Mar 1889 in Putnam Co., MO. James was born about 1867.

General Notes:
James Jewell

MARRIAGE: James Jewell, 32, and Ellen Powell, 28, were married on 10 Mar 1899 in Putnam Co., MO.
[Note: The year of marriage was probably, 1888/1889, based on the fact that Ellen was born in 1860 and listed as 28 on the marriage record.]
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Marriage Records, Vol. 2, p. 93 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 1607 M ii. Jackson POWELL was born on 18 Oct 1861 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 12 Sep 1946 in Moline, Rock Island Co., IL at age 84, and was buried on 15 Sep 1946 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

+ 1608 F iii. Amanda POWELL was born on 24 Jul 1863 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 27 Jun 1945 at age 81, and was buried on 29 Jun 1945 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

1609 M iv. Charles POWELL was born on 16 Nov 1865 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 17 Jun 1892 in Putnam Co., MO at age 26, and was buried in Jun 1892 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles Powell

CEMETERY: d. 17 Jun 1892, age 26 yr, 7 m, 1 da, Buried in section 3 of Unionville Cemetery, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. [Calculated birth date: 16 Nov 1865. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

1610 M v. Oscar POWELL was born on 17 Mar 1868 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 3 Sep 1935 in Putnam Co., MO at age 67, and was buried on 5 Sep 1935 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Oscar Powell

COMMENT: Never married

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1908, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1927, Unionville, MO at home living with his mother.

OBITUARY:
Oscar Powell, son of Isaac and Martha Powell, was born March 17, 1868 in Putnam Co., Missouri, and departed this life at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Drury, where he had made his home for a term of years, on Sept. 3, 1935, at the age of 67 years, 5 months and 17 days. He was unmarried, having lived a single man, one of a family of 14 children. His parents, 2 sisters and 3 brothers preceded him in death.

He is mourned in death by 4 sisters and 4 brothers, namely: Mrs. Ellen Jewell of Olney Springs, Colo., Mrs. Eva Hedges of Kansas City, Mo., Edward of Springfield, Mo., Mrs. James Morgan and Jackson of Mendota, Mo., Mrs. Ida Davis, Ora and Ira all of Unionville, Mo., and many other relatives and a community of friends.

He lived his entire life in Putnam county, [MO]. Oscar was of a sunny, kind disposition and dearly loved by his family and friends. He will be sadly missed. His sudden death brought a deep sorrow to his brothers and sisters. His liberality and helpful disposition was felt in many ways. He was always ready to lend a helping hand or to make any sacrifice for his loved ones or friends.

Funeral services were held at the home of his brother, Ira Powell, Thursday, Sept. 5, at one-thirty, conducted by Rev. J.D. Noland and attended by a large congregation of life long friends.
(Source: Unionvillle Republican, Unionville, MO 11 Sep 1935 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Buried in section 3 of Unionville Cemetery, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

1611 M vi. John POWELL was born on 18 Jul 1870 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 5 Aug 1898 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 28, and was buried on 6 Aug 1898 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Powell

OBITUARY: A Sudden Death
John Powell, a young man about ? years of age, died suddenly at the ? of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Powell, five miles northeast of Unionville, [MO], Friday.

He had for some time ? trouble with weak lungs, ? about three weeks ago had been ? on a farm up in Iowa. He ? town Thursday and seemed to be as well as usual. Friday noon ? ? hearty dinner and shortly after ? went out into the yard where ? ? was washing, when he ? taken with a severe hemmorh? lungs and died in his mother's ? ?fore he could be removed to the ?.

The blow, so terrible and unex? has fallen upon the family with ? ? force and their many friends ? acquaintances extend heartfelt ?

The funeral services were cond? at the house Saturday afternoon ? Elder E.J. McKinley and the rem? were laid to rest in the Unionville ?etery.

The deceased was one ? family of children, two of whom ? and a girl, had preceded him ? great beyond.
[Note: The right side of the obituary clipping was badly tattered.]
(Source: Unionville Republican, Aug. 10, 1898, Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: d. 5 Aug 1898, age 28 yr, 18 da, buried in Section 3 of Unionville Cemetery, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO [Calculated birth date, 18 Jul 1870. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 1612 F vii. Mary Jane POWELL was born on 24 Feb 1872 in Putnam Co., MO and died on 6 Nov 1892 in Lincoln Twp., Putnam Co., MO at age 20.

1613 M viii. William POWELL was born on 2 Feb 1874 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 26 Feb 1924 at age 50, and was buried in Feb 1924 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Powell

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1908, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO

OBITUARY:
William Powell, son of Isaac and Martha Powell, was born Feb. 2, 1874, and departed this life Feb. 26, 1924, being 50 years annd 24 days old.

He united with the Christian church at the age of 20 years. He leaves to mourn his death, his aged mother and four sisters, Mrs. James Jewell of Olney Springs, Colo.; Mrs. James Morgan of Mendota, Mo.; Mrs. Geo. Hedge[s] of Howland, MO. and Mrs. H.T. Davis of Watrous, N. Mex., and five brothers, Jackson of Mendota; Ira of Unionville and Oscar, Edward and Ora at home, all of whom were present.

He numbered his friends by his acquaintances.

Funeral services were held at the home by Elder H.L. McKinley and the remains were laid to rest in the Unionville Cemetery.
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, MO, 5 Mar 1924 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Buried in section 3 of Unionville Cemetery, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 1614 F ix. Evalene POWELL was born on 27 Oct 1876 in Putnam Co., MO and died on 23 Feb 1965 at age 88.

1615 F x. Emaline POWELL was born on 27 Oct 1876 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 3 Aug 1912 in Tyler, Smith Co., TX at age 35, and was buried on 5 Aug 1912 in Tyler, Smith Co., TX, Pleasant Retreat.

General Notes:
Emaline Powell

RELATIONSHIP: Evalene and Emaline Powell were twins.

AKA: Emma

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1908, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO

OBITUARY: Former Putnam Woman Dies in Texas
The funeral of Mrs. F.F. White, who died at her home at Greenbrier Farm near Tyler, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 3, 1912, at 12:00 was held Monday afternoon, Aug. 5, at 3:00. Interment at Pleasant Retreat Cemetery.

Mrs. White, who with her husband has lived on their farm at Greenbrier for something over a years, suffered a stroke of paralysis about 10 days ago, which resulted in her death Saturday. Her mother and sister arrived last night from Unionville, Mo., to attend the funeral.

Funeral services were held at the home by Rev. Loan of the First Presbyterian Church. Pall bearers wer, W.L. Bostick, Geo. Jones, Tom Berry, Jim Myart and Joe Nethery.

Emma Powell White, a daughter of Mrs. Isaac Powell, was born in Putnam Co., Mo., Oct. 27, 1876. She grew to womanhood there but in the course of time drifted to Texas, where she was married to Mr. F.F. White. She leaves besides her husband, a mother, 4 sisters and 6 brothers to mourn her untimely death.
(Source: From the Courier - Times, Tyler, Texas, reprinted in the Unionville Republican, Unionville, MO, 25 Aug 1912 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

1616 M xi. Edward Jesse POWELL was born on 16 Nov 1879 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 13 Jul 1958 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 78, and was buried on 15 Jul 1958 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Edward Jesse Powell

AKA: Edward; Ed

NEVER_MARRIED: He never married.

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1908, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1927, Unionville, MO, living with his mother
RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1945, Springfield, MO

OBITUARY: Edward Jesse Powell
Edward Jesse Powell, son of Isaac and Martha Powell, was born November 16, 1879 and departed this life July 13, 1958, at the Monroe Hospital where he had spent the last seven weeks. He had been ill for the last six or eight months.

Ed had never married and was one of fourteen children, all of whom had passed on with hsi father and mother, except one sister, Mrs. Evalence Hedges of Rome, Ga.; Ira Powell and Ida Davis of Unionville, Mo.; and one sister-in-law, Charlotte Powell of Roundup, Montana. Several nieces and nephews and a host of friends are left to mourn his departure.

The funeral services were held at Comstock Funeral Home, Tuesday, July 15, [1958], at 2:00 p.m., conducted by Ronald Henwood. Interment was in the Unionville Cemetery, [Unionville, MO].
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, MO, 30 Jul 1958 - researcher, Sarah Lemen Phillips, Unionville, MO - furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 1617 M xii. Ora POWELL was born on 23 Nov 1882 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO and died on 12 Sep 1956 in Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT at age 73.

1618 M xiii. Ira POWELL was born on 25 Apr 1885 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 25 Jan 1972 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 86, and was buried on 27 Jan 1972 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ira Powell

RELATIONSHIP: Ira and Ida Powell were twins.

MARRIAGE: Ira Powell, 26, and Eva L. Baggs, 23 were married on 27 Dec 1911 in Putnam Co., MO.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Marriage Records, Vol. 5, p. 323 or 523 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1908, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1927, Unionville, MO
RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1945, Unionville, MO

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of the Christian Church

NO_ISSUE: The obituary of Ira Powell seems to imply that there was no issue of his union with Eva Boggs.

OBITUARY: Ira (Capp) Powell
Ira (Capp) Powell was born April 25, 1895 to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Powell in Putnam county, Missouri. He departed from life January 25, 1972 at the age of 86 years and 9 months.

Ira attended school at Stringtown and later was united in marriage to Eva Baggs (sic, Boggs) on Dec. 27, 1911.

Ira was a willing worker and a good neighbor. He spent his entire life farming in Putnam county, [MO] and in 1951 he retired in Unionville, [MO].

Ira was a member of the Christian Church. He was a devoted and faithful servant to his Lord.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva; his parents, six sisters and seven brothers. He leaves to mourn, several nieces and nephes, and a host of friends.

Services were held Thursday, January 27, 1972, at 1:30 p.m. from Comstock Funeral Home, Unionville, [MO]. The officiating minister was Donald Bruner of the Christian Church. Burial was in the Unionville Cemetery, [Unionville, MO]. Pallbearers: Orval Bowman, Jeri McKinley, Clan McKinley, Glen Webber, Millard Bowman and W.W. King.
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, MO, 2 Feb 1972 - researcher, Sarah Lemen Phillips, Unionville, MO - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Ira married Eva Leta BAGGS, daughter of Jacob F. BAGGS and Nancy S. RICHARDSON, on 27 Dec 1911 in Putnam Co., MO. Eva was born on 1 Jul 1888 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 28 Jun 1970 in Kirksville, Adair Co., MO at age 81, and was buried on 30 Jun 1970 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Eva Leta Baggs

AKA: Eva L. Boggs, by Norma Jeffrey of Roundup, MT

QUESTION: Was the surname, Baggs or Boggs?

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of the Unionville, MO Christian Church.

OBITUARY: Eva L. Powell
Eva Leta Powell was born 1 Jul 1888 to Jacob F. and Nancy S. Baggs in Putnam county, Missouri. She passed from life June 28, 1970 at Kirksville, Missouri, at the age of 81 years.

Eva attended school in the Putnam county country schools. Later she was united in marriage to Ira Powell December 29, 1911 in Putnam county.

Mrs. Powell and her husband farmed near Unionville, [MO] all of their married life and in 1951 they moved and made their residency in Unionville.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include the husband, Ira; one brother, Myrl Baggs of Unionville; one sister-in-law, Ida Davids (sic); and a host of friends.

Eva was a member of the Unionville Christian Church, being baptized in August 1952.

Services were held Tuesday June 30, 1970 at the Comstock Funeral Home in Unionville at 2:00 p.m. The officiating minister was Donald Bruner of the Unionville Christian Church. Burial was in the Unionville Cemetery [Unionville, MO].
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, MO, 1 Jul 1970 - researcher, Sarah Lemen Phillips - furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: The marriage date of 29 Dec 1911 as shown in the obituary disagrees with the date of 27 Dec 1911 listed in their marriage record.

DEATH-CONFLICT: The SSDI lists the date of death as, 15 Jun 1970.

SSN:
Individual: Powell, Eva
Social Security #: 498-54-2754
Issued in: Missouri
Birth date: Jul 1, 1888
Death date: Jun 15, 1970
ZIP Code of last known residence: 63565
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Unionville, Missouri
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.66836.125]

1619 F xiv. Ida POWELL was born on 25 Apr 1885 in Putnam Co., MO, died about 4 Dec 1970 about age 85, and was buried in Dec 1970 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ida Powell

RELATIONSHIP: Ira and Ida Powell were twins.

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1908, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1924, Watrous, NM
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1927, Mrs. Ida Davis of Lamar, MO
RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1927, Mrs. Ida Davis of Barton Co., MO
RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1945, Mrs. Ida Davis of Unionville, MO
RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1956, Mrs. Ida Davis of Unionville, MO

DEATH-CONFLICT: The SSDI lists the date of death as, 15 Dec 1970

SSN:
Individual: Davis, Ida
Social Security #: 498-54-2883
Issued in: Missouri
Birth date: Apr 25, 1885
Death date: Dec 15, 1970
ZIP Code of last known residence: 63565
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Unionville, Missouri
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.64507.194]

Ida married William A. RICHARDSON on 12 May 1912 in Putnam Co., MO. William was born about 1870.

General Notes:
William A. Richardson

MARRIAGE: Wm. A. Richardson, 42, and Ida Powell, 27, were married on 12 May 1912 in Putnam Co., MO.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Marriage Records, Vol. 5, p. 552 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Harlen T. Davis

SPOUSE: Harlen T. Davis was the 2nd spouse of Ida Powell.

605. Sarah Jane POWELL was born about Jan 1840 in Monroe Co., OH and died before 1870.

General Notes:
Sarah Powell

AKA: Sally; Sallie

BURIAL: At the Putnam Co., Missouri Library there is a book, "Pioneers," which lists those born before 1850 who are buried in the cemeteries of the county. Neither Charles Powell, nor his daughter Sallie (Powell) Ryals, are listed in this record. No record of death or newspaper obituary was found. (Furnished by Joyce Posey)

DEATH-COMMENT: Sarah (Powell) Ryals died after the birth of her daughter, Rebecca, 8 Jun 1865, and before the death of her father, Charles on 2 Sep 1874. Her children were living with the grandparents at the time of the 1870 census.

Sarah married John RYALS on 15 Sep 1863 in Putnam Co., MO. John was born in Tennessee and died in 1885 in Missouri.

General Notes:
John Ryals

Problem: Was he born in TN, or AL? His children appear in the 1880 census of Putnam Co., MO with the birthplace of the father listed as AL.

AKA: The surname has been found spelled, Riles, Ryles and Ryals.

MARRIAGE: 15 Sep 1863 in Putnam Co., MO
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Marriage Records, 1855-1885 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: John Ryals, dec'd, Estate filed, 26 Mar 1885, #705, page 96. Listed among the heirs: Mary Ryals and Samuel Ryals of Putnam, Co., MO; Rebecca Ryals of Nebraska.
[Note: Mary was probably his daughter, Maryum/Miriam. REH]
(Source: Joyce Posey)

1620 M i. Daniel RYALS was born about 1862 in Missouri, died in Jan 1886 in Nebraska about age 24, and was buried in Jan 1886 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE, Litchfield Cemetery.

General Notes:
Daniel Ryals

COMMENT: Daniel Ryals was an invalid.

CENSUS: 1870, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., 224/224, 23 June 1870
Charles Powell, 56, m. farmer, 1800/1000, OH
Rebecca, 59, f. keeps house, PA
Samuel, 18, m. IA
Elizabeth Veatch, 26, f. keeps house, b. OH
Wesley D., 2, m. IA
Daniel Ryals, 8, m. MO, grandson; Rebecca Ryals, 3, f. IA granddaughter
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1880, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., #186, page 530A
Rebecca Powell, 60, farming, widow, PA NJ Ire
William G. 46, son, OH OH PA
Nacis, 46, daughter-in-law, MO Tenn Tenn
Charles, 21, grandson, MO OH MO
Rob Lee, 16, grandson, MO OH MO
Alexander, 14, grandson, MO OH MO
Daniel Ryals, 18, grandson, MO AL OH
Rebecca Ryals, 12, granddaughter, IA AL OH
(Census furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: Estate records, Putnam Co., MO 1845-1909, pg 97, filed 17 Mar 1876, #692, pg 97.
Ryals, Minors
Children of Sallie Ryals, dec'd and John Ryals.
Daniel, Miriam, Samuel and Rebecca Ryals. All under 18 years old. Heirs
of Charles Powell, dec'd. Signed by Rebecca Powell.
[Note: This Probate record was filed by Rebecca Powell on behalf of the children of her daughter, Sallie (Powell) Ryals. REH]
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Estate Records - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1880, in Putnam Co., MO, page 530A #186
Rebecca Powell
William, son; Nucie, daughter-in-law; Charles, grandson;
Robert Lee, grandson; Alexander, grandson
Daniel Ryals, 18, grandson; Rebecca Ryals, 12, granddaughter
(Census furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: Warranty Deed, dated 30 Oct 1882
Rebecca Powell, widow of Charles Powell, deceased of Putnam Co., MO., to William Powell, in the consideration of $300.00. THE SE 1/4 of the NW quarter of Section 15 in Township 66, of Range 19 containing 40 acres more or less. This deed is further made for the consideration and understanding between the parties hereto, that after the death of the grantor herein, the said grantee shall and agrees to care for support and maintain one Daniel Ryals a minor and cripple so long as he shall live. It is further the intention of the grantor herein that at my death no part of the consideration or this conveyance shall be chargeable to the said Wm. G. Powell out of my estate but that he shall share equally with the rest in my estate left at my death.

Signed sealed and delivered Signed
H.D. Marshall Notary Public Rebecca Powell
T.E. Marshall x her mark
Filed 30 Oct 1892 - 10:45 AM - Peter Greggers - recorder
[Note: Daniel Ryals was the grandson of Rebecca Powell. Sarah (Powell) Ryals, the mother of Daniel had died. William G. Powell was the son of Rebecca Powell. REH]
(Source: Unionville, Putnam Co., MO records, Vol. 22, page 553 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1885, in Sherman Co., NE, Litchfield, page 15, #119-124
Rebecca Powell
Daniel Ryals, 23, grandson
[Note: This census extraction is incomplete.]
(Census furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Litchfield Cemetery Records, Lot 410
[Note: Items followed by (*) may not be correct. REH]
Daniel Ryals, d. Jan 1886, single, b. 1857(*), 27yrs old(*), invalid, b. MO,
Father: John Ryals, b. Tenn., Mother: Sally Powell, b. Iowa(*), Nearest
Relative: Rebecca Powell.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Maryum Ryals

AKA: Miriam in 1876 estate record; Mary

PROBATE: Estate records, Putnam Co., MO 1845-1909, pg 97, filed 17 Mar 1876, #692, pg 97.
Ryals, Minors
Children of Sallie Ryals, dec'd and John Ryals.
Daniel, Miriam, Samuel and Rebecca Ryals. All under 18 years old. Heirs
of Charles Powell, dec'd. Signed by Rebecca Powell.
[Note: This Probate record was filed by Rebecca Powell on behalf of the children of her daughter, Sallie (Powell) Ryals. REH]
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Estate Records - furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Samuel Ryals

PROBATE: Estate records, Putnam Co., MO 1845-1909, pg 97, filed 17 Mar 1876, #692, pg 97.
Ryals, Minors
Children of Sallie Ryals, dec'd and John Ryals.
Daniel, Miriam, Samuel and Rebecca Ryals. All under 18 years old. Heirs
of Charles Powell, dec'd. Signed by Rebecca Powell.
[Note: This Probate record was filed by Rebecca Powell on behalf of the children of her daughter, Sallie (Powell) Ryals. REH]
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Estate Records - furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 1623 F iv. Rebecca H. RYALS was born about 8 Jun 1865 in Missouri, died on 7 May 1959 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE about age 93, and was buried on 10 May 1959 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE, Litchfield Cemetery.

606. Alexander POWELL was born on 19 Feb 1843 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 27 Jan 1922 in Plattsville, Mills Co., IA at age 78, and was buried on 30 Jan 1922 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

General Notes:
Alexander Powell

AKA: Maxine Crowell Leonard said his name was, Darby Alexander Powell; Alexander Powell, CFA II, p. 389, (Darby) Alexander Powell, CFA II, p. 398.

RELATIONSHIP: Alexander and (Mary) Susan Powell were the great-grandparents of Joyce E. Posey, who submitted the articles on Abner Powell and Charles and Rebecca (Conger) Powell to "Monroe County Ohio Families."

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., Iowa, Franklin Twp.
Howard Solomon, Sr; Mary E. (Conger) Early
Alexander Powell

MARRIAGE: 31 Oct 1861
State of Missouri; County of Putnam; This is to certify that I,
William Boggs, a Justice of the Peace within and for said county, joined in marriage Alexander Powell and Susan Reed on the 31st day of October 1861 at the house of Charles Powell in Putnam County and state foresaid. Given under my hand this 25th day of January 1862.
s/William Boggs, Justice of the Peace
Filed in my office for record: January 18, 1862
Wm. A. Sheldon, Recorder
(Source: LDS Record: 10 Jun 1982; SL M515632 -0955; Serial Sheet F# 431521; also found in Putnam Co., MO Marriage Records, Vol. 1, p. 243 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

OCCUPATION: Veterinarian, blacksmith and farmer

MILITARY: Alexander Powell, resident of Shawneetown, Missouri enlisted on Aug. 19, 1863 at Davenport, Iowa, with Company H, 8th Regiment, Iowa Volunteer Cavalry as a Wagoner. Honorably discharged 14 Aug 1865 at Macon, Georgia. Mustering out at Clinton, Iowa 26 June 1865.
(Source: Adjutant General Report, Roster of Iowa Soldiers, Vol. 6, pg. 1606 - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CHILDREN: According to Joyce E. Posey they had 8 children, 2 passing away while young.

LAND: Oct 1865
Land Deed : Wayne Co., Iowa, book 9, page 116, #6037, Alexander Powell,
Grantee, October 2, 1865, Section 8, Township 69, Range 20. [In my possession]
Found with this deed was Alexander Powell's Civil War Discharge.
To all whom it may concern,
Know ye that Alexander Powell a teamster of Capt. William T. Ogles Company, Eigth Regiment of Iowa Cavalry Volunteers who was enrolled on the nineteenth day of August one thousand eight hundred and sixty three to serve three years or demise of war; is here by discharged from the service of the United States this thirteenth day of August 1865 at Macon Georgia, by reason of Gen. Order No. -94 War Dept AGO 1865. No objections to his being re-inlisted is known to exist. Said Alexander Powell was born in Washington[sic] in the State of Ohio, is twenty two years of age, 6 feet 5 inches high, fair complexion blue eyes, light hair and by occupation when enrolled a farmer.
Given at Macon Ga., this thirteenth day of August 1865; [signed] H.G. Busser, Col, 8th Iowa Cavalry, Commanding the Regt. [ signed ] W.T. Ogle, Capt., C 26, 8th Iowa Cavalry Commanding Officer.
Recorded October 16, 1865, A. R. Meredith, Recorder, Wayne Co., Iowa.
Note : Written across the center of the document; L.L. Culbertson 1st Lt. U S Infty Company Teamsters U S Cavalry Forces Ga..
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: Ohio; Appanoose County, IA until 1885, Mills County, Iowa after 1885; Putnam Co., MO; Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO. He farmed at Fleming, Logan Co., CO before moving to Haxtun, CO (Logan and Phillips counties share a border).

PENSION:
According to a pension petition, dated 11 Jun 1886, Alexander Powell was wounded at Kingston, Georgia during a Cavalry charge on or about 15 Aug 1864. He received injury to his back and a broken leg. The leg was set by fellow soldiers as there was no doctor available.

A document from the War Department states that he was in a hospital in Nashville, Tennesse in August 1864 with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

In an affidavit dated 3 Dec 1886, Alexander Powell had to list all the places of residence since his discharge from the service: Wayne County, Iowa 1865-1867; Putnam County, Missouri 1867-1872; Appanoose County, Iowa 1872-1877; Mills County, Iowa 1877 to present (1886).

A Declaration for Pension, dated 4 Jun 1920, states that his residence was Mills County, Iowa until 1907 when he moved to Haxtun, Phillips County, Colorado. He is described as 6 ft, 6 inches, light complexion, blue eyes and black hair.
(Source: National Archives Pension Records - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS: Family stories were told that Alex Powell had the index finger of his left hand shot off during the war. Years later, a headstone he was helping to move fell on him, crushing his leg which had to be amputated.

Some family members recalled the twenty-one day trip to Colorado by wagon train.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1880 Census - Mills Co., Iowa; Plattville Township page 274-A
Alexander Powell, age 37, b. Ohio, Ohio, Pa.
Susan, wife, age 35, b. Ill, Ky., Ky.
Charles, son age 12, b. Iowa, Oh., Ill.
Mary, dau, age 10, b. Iowa, Oh., Ill.
Minnie, dau, age 8, b. Iowa, Oh., Ill.
Harriet, dau, age 5, b. Iowa, Oh, Ill.
Otha [sic Oath], son, age 3, b. Iowa, Oh, Ill.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1885 census, Plattsville Township, Mills Co., Iowa. Page 308 30/30
James Reed, age 28, b, Ill [brother of Susan (Reed) Powell]
Elizabeth, wife, age 25, b. Tx
Effy, dau, age 2, b. Mills Co.
Ada, dau, age 0. b. Mills Co.

George W. Reed, age 38, b. Ill [brother of Susan (Reed) Powell]
Annie, wife, age 20, b. Iowa
Eva, dau, age 3, b. Mills Co.
Annie O., dau, age 0, b. Harrison Co., Iowa

Alexander Powell, age 41, b. Ohio
Susan, wife, age 40, b. Ill [Susan (Reed) Powell]
Charles, son, age 16, b.Iowa
Mary, dau, age 14, b. Iowa
Katie, dau, age 10, b. Iowa [Harriet Kate]
Otto, son age 8, b. Iowa [Oath b. about 1877]
Jackson, nephew, age 23, b. Mo [s/o Isaac & Martha Powell]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey]

CENSUS: 1900, in Mills Co., IA, Plattsville Twp., Dwelling 310, Family 312,
page 149A
Alexander Powell, w, m, age 57, b. Feb 1843, Ohio, father g. Ohio,
mother b. PA;
Mary, wife, w, f, age 55, b. Dec 1844, Illinois, father b. Kentucky, mother
b. Indiana;
Isaac, son, w, m, age 15, b. Feb. 1885, Iowa, father, b. OH, mother, b.
IL;
Clarence Foden, w, m, grandson, b. June 1894, Iowa; father, b. unknown,
mother, b. Iowa
(Census information furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: Joyce Posey has in her possession the only known photograph taken of Alexander Powell. It was taken at Haxtun, Colorado during the Memorial Day Celebration in 1910. Alex and other Civil War Veterans were standing in front of the Farmer's State Bank, located on the west side of south Main Street. The building burned down in 1912.
(Verified by Viola Colqlazier, Historian, Holyoke, CO - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: Homestead information - [source] Bureau of Land Management - General Land Office Records. http://www.glorecords.blm.gov./search
COLORADO
Alexander Powell - Cash Sale - Logan Co., Colorado - NW sec. 12, Twp. 7N, Range
50W. Issue date: 16 June 1910 - 160 acres.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

EMIGRATION: By 1913 they moved by wagon train to Logan County, CO

LAND: IN 1913 they homesteaded land in Fleming, Logan County, CO.

CENSUS: 1920 Census, Haxtun Town, Phillips Co., Colorado, Precinct 4, date 14
May 1920, Dwl # 251 / Fam # 254
Powell, Alexander, age 77, b. Ohio. Occupation: Retired; f-b. Ohio; m-b.
Penn
____ Reed, wife, age 75, b. Ill; f-b. Ill [Ky] m-b. Ill [Ky]
Charles, son age 52, b. Iowa, f-b.Oh; m-b. Ill; Occupation: Common Laborer
[Note: ___ = Susan [Reed] Powell]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

DEATH: Alexander Powell died on 27 Jan 1922 in Plattsville, Mills Co., IA while visiting his daughter, Mary Richardson. The death certificate states that his mother was Becky Conger and the information was supplied by his children.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

OBITUARY:
Alexander Powell, 77 yr, 11 m, 7 da, Old time resident and veterinarian of western Mills County, [IA], died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mahlon Richardson, in Pacific Junction, 27 Jan [1922]. He was a resident of Haxtun, Colo., where services and burial were held. He served 4 years with the Union Army in the Civil War. Surviving are 3 sons and 3 daughters.
(Source: Mills County Tribune, Glenwood, Iowa, Thurs. Feb. 2, 1922 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

OBITUARY:
Alexander "Doc" Powell, 77 yr, 11 m, 7d, Died 27 Jan 1922 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. M. Richardson. He was an early horse doctor in Mills County, [IA]. His home in late years was in Haxtun, Colo. He was here on a visit. He served 4 years with the Union Army, being discharged in 1865. Surviving are 3 sons and 3 daughters. Body was taken to Haxtun, [CO] for services and burial.
(Source: The Opinion, Glenwood, Iowa, Wed., Feb. 1, 1922 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Buried at the Haxtun Cemetery, Haxtun, CO. Block 3, lot 76, plot 1, with a red sandstone headstone. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church where he and Susan were members. Six Civil War veterans acted as pall bearers. Three volleys were fired and taps sounded for the death of another who risked his life for his country.
(Source: obituary and cemetery records - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Alexander married Susan REED, daughter of George Burt REED and Henretta PATTERSON, on 31 Oct 1861 in Liberty Twp., Putnam Co., MO. Susan was born on 29 Nov 1844 in Edgar Co., IL, died on 5 Mar 1920 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO at age 75, and was buried in Mar 1920 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

General Notes:
Susan Reed

AKA: Susan; Mrs. A. Powell; Susan Powell; Grandma Powell; always listed as Susan in the census records, except for 1900. Listed as Mary Susan Reed, probably on the 1900 census.

RESIDENCES: Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Colorado

Census: 1850, in Edgar Co., IL, 19th District, Page 152, line #36
George Reed, 37, farmer, KY; Harriet, 30, housekeeping, KY
Thomas, 10, IL; Ann, 7, IL, Susan, 5, IL; George, 3, IL
[Note: Another son, John, was born after the 1850 census.]
(Census furnished by Joyce Posey)

EMIGRATION: The George Reed family migrated from Illinois and settled in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa. George Reed died during the trip to Iowa. A family story is that there was an explosion on the riverboat they were traveling on and that George was among those killed. No proof of this account has been found.
(Written by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA, Franklin Twp.
Harriet Reed, 40, housekeeping, b. KY
Thomas; Ann; Susan; George; John
[Note: Harriet Reed's residence was the next one visited by the census taker after he completed the G.W. (George Washington) Conger family, dwelling 425, family 394. Susan Reed, listed in the census, would later marry Alexander Powell, whose mother was Rebecca Conger.]

LAND: Land Deed....Recorded Book 25, page 57, Appanoose Co., Iowa
Know all men by these presents, That Alexander Powell and Susan Powell, his wife, of Appanoose County and the state of Iowa, in the consideration of the sum of Two Hundred & Fifty Dollars, in hand paid by Francis Reed of Appanoose County and state of Iowa. Do hereby sell and convey into the said Francis Reed and to his heirs and assigns all our rights title and interests as heirs at law of George Reed, late of the state of Illinois, deceased , in the following described premises to wit: The west fractional half of section 20 and the east fractional half of section 19 in Township sixty seven, north of range nineteen west, containing Four Hundred & Fifty Three acres & eight hundredths of one acre. The interest intended to be hereby conveyed in about an undivided twelfth part of said premises and the said Susan Powell sells all of her interests & hereby relinquishes all her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed the 4th day of November AD 1865
In the presence of E.O. Smith, Justice of the Peace.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

OBITUARY: "Haxtun Harvest," Haxtun, CO, 11 Mar 1920

CEMETERY: Mary Susan (Reed) Powell died on 5 Mar 1920 at Haxtun, Colorado. She is buried at the Haxtun Cemetery, block 3, lot 76, plot 3, with a red sandstone headstone.
(Source: Cemetery records - furnished by Joyce Posey)

1624 F i. Rebecca Ann POWELL was born on 3 Aug 1862 in Wayne Co., IA, died on 8 Nov 1931 in Lodgepole, Cheyenne Co., NE at age 69, and was buried in Nov 1931 in Lodgepole, Cheyenne Co., NE, Old Pioneer Cemetery.

General Notes:
Rebecca Ann Powell

CENSUS: She was not listed in the 1885 Plattsville Twp., Mills Co., Iowa census.

Rebecca married William KILGORE on 1 Feb 1880 in Mills Co., IA. William was born about 1860.

General Notes:
William Kilgore

MARRIAGE:
William Kilgore, 20, and Rebecca Powell, 17, were married on 1 Feb 1880
James Reed, 27, and Elizabeth McKnight, 22, were married on 1 Feb 1880
This double wedding took place at the Kilgore's in Millis Co., Iowa.
(Source 1880 Mills Co., Iowa Marriage Records - furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 1625 M ii. Charles POWELL was born on 27 Apr 1869 in Putnam Co., MO, died in Nov 1945 in Cheyenne, Laramie Co., WY at age 76, and was buried in Nov 1945 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

1626 F iii. Mary Angeline POWELL was born on 4 Jul 1870 in Pacific Junction, Mills Co., IA, died on 10 Nov 1939 in Pacific Junction, Mills Co., IA at age 69, and was buried in Nov 1939 in Glenwood, Mills Co., IA, Martin's Chapel.

General Notes:
Mary Angeline Powell

RESIDENCES: In 1922, Plattsville, Mills Co., IA

BIRTH-DEATH: Born 4 Jul 1870 at Pacific Junction, Mills Co., IA; Died 10 Nov 1939 at Pacific Junction, Mills Co., IA
(Source: Obituary - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Mary married Malon RICHARDSON about 28 Oct 1888 in East Plattsmouth, Cass Co., NE. Malon was born about 1866.

General Notes:
Malon Richardson

MARRIAGE: Malon Richardson and Mary Angeline Powell. 28 Oct 1888 per marriage index found at Omaha, Nebraska. 28 Oct 1887, E. Plattsmouth, Nebraska per obituary.
(Information furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: Malon Richardson, 22, and Mary Powell, 18, were married on 29 Oct 1888 at East Plattsmouth, [NE]; Witness: Susan Powell, mother of the bride.
[Note: Joyce Posey has a copy of marriage record which shows the signature of Susan (Reed) Powell]
(Source: Mills Co., Iowa Marriage Book 5, page 11, couple #190 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 1627 F iv. Minnie A. POWELL was born on 27 Mar 1872 in Iowa, died on 1 Sep 1894 in Plattsville, Mills Co., IA at age 22, and was buried in Sep 1894 in Glenwood, Mills Co., IA, Martin's Chapel.

General Notes:
Johnny Powell

DEATH: Johnny Powell drowned at the age of 2 1/2 years.

+ 1629 F vi. Harriet Kate POWELL was born on 3 Sep 1875 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 1 Apr 1937 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO at age 61, and was buried in Apr 1937 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

+ 1630 M vii. Oath Franklin POWELL was born on 18 Jan 1877 in Fremont Co., IA, died on 29 Mar 1956 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 79, and was buried on 2 Apr 1956 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

+ 1631 M viii. Isaac Peter POWELL was born on 17 Feb 1885 in Pacific Junction, Mills Co., IA, died on 29 Sep 1960 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 75, and was buried on 1 Oct 1960 in Northglenn, Adams Co., CO, Highland Memorial.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Powell

AKA: Elizabeth "Libby" Powell, CFA II, p. 389 and p. 398

MARRIAGE-ERROR: Marriage of Charles Flanigan and Elizabeth "Libby" Powell on 5 Aug 1861, listed in CFA II, p. 398 is wrong. She was never married to Charles Flanigan. Some information from a paid researcher turned out to be in error after it was submitted to Mrs. Leonard. Apparently there was an Eliza Powell who married a James Flanigan and this is recorded in the Putnam Co., MO Marriage Record Index.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: Elizabeth signed an affadavit that she was married to: (1) George Dodrill, (2) Elias A. Veach, (3) James Bone. (Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RELATIONSHIP: Elizabeth Powell apparently wasn't related to Sarah Jane Powell, who married William and James Dodrill. Sarah Jane Powell was the daughter of Lorinda (Dale) Powell, Conger, Worley, Livingston. Sarah Jane Powell was the mother of Effie Dodrill, who married James Ezra Conger.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1870, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., 224/224, 23 June 1870
Charles Powell, 56, m. farmer, 1800/1000, OH
Rebecca, 59, f. keeps house, PA
Samuel, 18, m. IA
Elizabeth Veatch, 26, f. keeps house, b. OH
Wesley D., 2, m. IA
Daniel Ryals, 8, m. MO, grandson; Rebecca Ryals, 3, f. IA granddaughter
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: Evidently Elizabeth Veatch was visiting her parents at the time of the 1870 census. She appears on the 1870 census twice, at her parents house in Union Twp., Putnam Co., MO and at her home with Elias Veatch in Lincoln Twp., Putnam Co., MO. From the 1870 Elias Veatch census record it is evident that Elizabeth was married previously to a Mr. Dodrill and had at least one child, Wesley Dodrill born Abt. 1868 in Iowa. A review of marriage records of Appanoose Co., IA and Putnam Co., MO did not reveal the record of the marriage to Mr. Dodrill. There were persons with that surname living in Appanoose Co., IA.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

LEGAL_MATTER: State of Nebraska, Douglas County
On this 19th day of April, A.D. 1881 came personally before me E.M. Stenberg, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county, Elizabeth Bone of said county who being by me duly sworn upon her oath says that she is a daughter of Charles Powell, deceased, late of Putnam County, Missouri, that at the time of death of the said deceased she was the wife of Elias Veatch and that she is now the wife of James Bone. Also came before me John S. Putnam and Elizabeth Putnam respectable persons who being first duly sworn say that they are and have been for one year well acquainted with Elizabeth Bone above named and have every reason to believe and to believe that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
my
Elizabeth X Bone
mark
Signed John S. Putnam
her
Elizabeth X Putnam
mark
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 19th day of April A.D. 1881.
Witnessed my hand this 19th day of April 1881
E.M. Stenberg, Justice of the Peace

Know all men by these present that I Elizabeth Bone formerly Elizabeth Powell and Elizabeth Veatch of Douglas Co., and State of Nebraska have made constitued and appointed and by these present do make constitute and appoint W.A. Shelton, Co., Judge of Putnam Co. of the State of Missouri my true and lawful agent and attorney for me and in my name and as my act and deed to demand, collect receive and receipt for any and all sums of money due to the said Elizabeth Bone as daughter and heir at law of Charles Powell, deceased late of Putnam Co., Missouri; from James L. Robbins administrator of said deceased.

Hereby satisfying and confirming all acts my said attorney may do lawfully __ or concerning the premises.

Witness my hand and seal this 12th day of May A.D. 1881. In presence of Peter Eows (?).
my
Elizabeth X Bone
mark

State of Nebraska
County of Douglas
Be it remembered that on the 12th day of May 1881, Elizabeth Bone who is personnaly known to the undersigned a Justice of Peace in and for Douglas Co., Neb. to be the same person whose name is subscribed to the within letter of ___ as party thereto, this day appeared before me and acknowledged that she executed and delivered the same as her voluntary act and __ for the __ and persons therein contained.

Witness my hand in Douglas Co., Nebraska This 12th day of May A.D. 1881.
E.M. Stenberg
Justice of the Peace
Douglas Co., Nebraska

LEGAL_MATTER: Unionville, MO, June 22, 1881, by virtue of the within authority
I have this day received from James L. Robbins admr. of Charles Powell, dec'd $43.26 amt. due said Elizabeth as heir of said dec'd.
Wm. A. Shelton
(Source: Documents concerning the Elizabeth Bone and the estate of Charles Powell from the Nebraska Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Elizabeth married George DODRILL, son of William Coleman DODRILL and Amanda HOLCOMB, on 7 Jan 1867 in Wayne Co., IA. George was born in 1839 in Gallia Co., OH and died in 1869 in Missouri at age 30.

General Notes:
George Dodrill

EMIGRATION: The Dodrill family migrated to South Fork Twp., Wayne Co., Iowa before 1850 and appear in that census.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: Elizabeth Conger, married, 7 Jan 1867 in Wayne Co., Iowa to George Dodrill.
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa, Marriage Book - 1865-1871 - First book #2, page 5, couple #140 - furnished by Joyce Posey. [Note: Wayne county has 7 different marriage books for about this time period.)

MARRIAGE: George Dodrill was only married once.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

BURIAL: He died in 1869. Place of burial is unknown. The Dodrill family set aside ground for a cemetery in South Fork Twp., Wayne Co., Iowa and many were buried there. In the early 1900's someone stole all of the headstones and no paper records had been maintained.
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Historical Society - furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: Putnam Co., Missouri Probate Records, #331, George Dodrill, deceased 1869. A guardianship for Wesly Dodrill, heir of George Dodrill, de'cd. Signed by Charles Powell and Alexander Powell [father and brother of Elizabeth Powell Dodrill]. Dated 3 Sep 1869.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 1632 M i. George Wesley DODRILL was born on 7 Jul 1868 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, died on 7 Feb 1932 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE at age 63, and was buried in Feb 1932 in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Elizabeth next married Elias Anderson VEATCH, son of Isaac VEATCH and Mary Ellen MILLER, on 10 Nov 1869 in Putnam Co., MO. Elias was born about Mar 1822 in White Co., IL, died on 31 Jan 1897 in Davis Co., IA about age 74, and was buried in Feb 1897 in Schuyler Co., MO.

General Notes:
Elias Anderson Veatch

BIRTH-CONFLICT: White Co., IL. is the birthplace according to Joyce Posey. Census records list the birth place as: IL, IA, and MO.

Problem: Was the surname, Veach or Veatch? Both spellings found. Elias Veatch in the 1870 census.

MILITARY: Civil War Veteran

SPOUSE: Elias Veatch was the 3rd husband of Elizabeth Powell. He was married at least 3 times, and had children prior to marrying Elizabeth (Powell) Dodrill his 3rd wife. He was first married to Emily Gray Abt. 1846. He was married to Rebecca Howard (his 2nd wife). She was the niece of Solomon Howard Sr. who was married to Mary Elizabeth (Conger) Early. Rebecca was the mother of the children listed Veatch household in the 1870 census. See the 1870 census of Putnam Co., MO for the names of at least some of his children.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: Elias A. Veatch and Elizabeth Dodrill were married on 10 Nov 1869 in Putnam Co., MO.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Book 1, page 464 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Putnam Co., MO, Lincoln Twp.
Elias Veatch, 47, m. farmer, IA; Elizabeth, 24, f. keeps house, OH
Mary, 13, f. MO; Isaac, 10, m. MO; Robert, 5, m. MO; Valrina, 4, f. MO
Wesley, 2, m. IA
(Marginal note indicates married in November.)
[Note: Wesley is probably George Wesley Dodrill, the son of Elizabeth by her marriage to George Dodrill. Joyce Posey]
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Public Library, Unionville, MO - furnished by Joyce Posey)

DEATH: Elias Anderson Veach, age 75 years, died 31 Jan 1897 at Davis Co., IA and buried in Schuyler Co., MO, date of birth 1822 in Illinois.
(Source: Davis Co., IA Death Records 1885-1899- furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
James Bone

RESIDENCES: James and Elizabeth Bone were living in Douglas Co., NE in 1881. He was probably her 2nd husband.

608. Orphya Jane POWELL was born about 8 Nov 1847 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, died on 1 Jan 1926 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO about age 78, and was buried on 2 Jan 1926 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Orphya Jane Powell

Problem: Was her name, Orpha J., Ophylia? Orphya Jane (Powell) Howard in her obituary. Ophra "Jane" Powell in CFA II, p. 398.

Problem: Was the date of birth 9 Nov 1847 or as listed in CFA II, p. 398, 8 Nov 1847 as listed in the obituary? Jim Shea lists, 9 Nov 1847

MARRIAGE-ERROR: Marriage on 13 Sep 1867 to Mark Crabtree reported in CFA II, p. 398 was an error, according to researcher Joyce Posey.

Census: 1860, in Putnam Co., MO
Orpha J. Howard

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1908, Putnam Co., MO

OBITUARY:
Orphya Jane Howard, daughter of Chas. and Rebecca Powell, was born at Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 8th, 1847. She came to this county and coummunity when but three years old. Here she grew to womanhood, was converted in her early teens, dedicated her life to the living God and served her day and generation well.

She was united in marriage to Solomon Howard, Aug. 4, 1866 [sic, 22 Aug 1867]. To this union ten children were born, six of whom have preceeded their mother in death. Four remain and join with their father in his grief: Mr. Wm. Howard, Onley Springs, Colo; Mrs. John Buck of Herrick, So. Dak; Mrs. Wm. Spencer of Unionville and Mrs. S.E. Krewson of Lafayette, Colo. They also raised one motherless grandson, Dewey Corder of Lafayette, Colo. She also leaves 21 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and a number of sympathizing neighbors, relatives and friends.

The deceased children were: Rosie, Nelson, Jessie, Cynthia E. Corder, John and Rebecca McCellan.

Funeral services were held at the home near Unionville, Saturday afternoon at 2:00, conducted by Rev. W.A. Pollock. There remains were laid to rest in the Unionville, Cemetery.
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, 6 Jan 1926 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Orpha Jane Howard, b. 8 Nov 1847 in Columbus, Ohio, Dau: Charles and Rebecca (Conger) Powell. d. 1 Jan 1926. Buried at Unionville Cemetery, Unionville, MO.
(Source: "Pioneer." p. 87 - People born before 1850, buried in Putnam Co., Missouri. (Putnam County Library) - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Orphya married Solomon T. HOWARD Jr., son of Solomon HOWARD Sr. and Serena FURNEL, about 22 Aug 1867 in Putnam Co., MO. Solomon was born on 23 Nov 1841 in Marshall Co., IN, died on 25 Dec 1927 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 86, and was buried on 26 Dec 1927 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Solomon Titus Howard Jr.

AKA: Solomon T. Howard, CFA II, p. 389

NAME: He was Solomon Titus Howard and called, Titus or Tite.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

PARENTS: Solomon Howard Jr. was the son of Solomon Howard Sr. and his first wife, Serena. Solomon Sr. later married Mary E. Conger.

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: Several dates of marriage for Solomon and Orphya Howard have been listed: 11 Aug 1867, 22 Aug 1867 in Putnam Co., MO and 13 Sep 1855 in Putnam Co., MO. 4 Aug 1866 in Putnam Co., MO. At the time of the 1860 census, Solomon was single and only 18 years old.

MARRIAGE: 22 Aug 1867 Solomon Howard Jr. married Orphya Jane Powell in Putnam Co., MO.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO marriage records, p. 395 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE-ERROR: The date of marriage given in an obituary of Orphya is 4 Aug 1866. and is probably an error.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CHILDREN: 10 children

CHILDREN: Birth Records - Putnam Co., Missouri
# 695 - Father: Solomon Howard, 43, b. Ind.
Mother: Orpha Jane Powell, 37, b. Ohio
9th child, dtr, b. 16 April 1885
#1621- 10th child, dtr, b. 4 Sept 1887
[Note: Dates not associated with the names of known children, as of May 2004. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1870 in Union Twp., Putnam Co., Missouri [Transcribed copy]
Howard, Solomon, age 28, farmer, b. Indiana
Jane, wife, age 23, b. Ohio [ aka Orpha Jane ]
Martha S., dau, age 1, b. Missouri
Buck, John, age 15, b. Iowa,
Bingham, Isiah, age 19, b, Iowa farm hand
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1880 in Union Twp., Putnam Co., Missouri [Transcribed copy ]
Dwl/Fam # 345
Howard, Titus, age 35
Mrs. age 36
[The theory is: Howard family was away and a neighbor gave information to the census taker. Solomon's middle name was Titus and he was known as Titus. Also called Tite.]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1900 in Union Twp., Putnam Co., Missouri pages 49-50
Howard, Titus, age 58, farmer, Indiana
Orpha Jane, wife, age 33, b. Ohio
William, son, age 20, b. Mo.
John, son age 18, b. Mo.
Stella, dau, age 16, b. Mo.
Rebecca, dau, age 12, b. Mo.
Corder, Ellen, dau, age 23, b. Mo. widowed
Corder, Dewey, g-son, age 4, b. Mo.
(Source: 1880 & 1900 census information shared with Joyce Posey by Joyce Hedman, Howard - Veach researcher 2002-3)

COMMENT: The following Howard children preceded their parents in death: Rosie, Nelson, Jessie, Cynthia, Rebecca.

OBITUARY:
Solomon Howard, Jr., son of Solomon and Serena Howard, was born in the state of Indiana, November 23, 1841, departed this life December 25, 1927, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Spence, in Unionville, Mo., where he has made his home for several years. When about ten years of age, with his parents, moved to Davis Co., Iowa and later to Appanoose County.

He served a time in the Civil War and at the close was honorably discharged. At about the age of 25 years he was united in marriage to Orphya Jane Powell. They moved to Missouri about the year 1866, where they made their home except for short intervals.

To this union were born ten children, four whom ar living; Mrs. Martha Buck of Herrick, S.Dak.; Mary Jane Spence, better known as Molly; William Howard of Olney, Colo.; and Stella Krewson of Lafayette, Colo. The latter three were at his bedside.

The funeral was conducted at his daughter's home by W.A. Pollock, Monday at 2:30. The GAR took charge at the cemetery and rendered an effective service.
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO - date removed - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Solmon Howard, b. 23 Nov 1841, d. 25 Dec 1927. Son: Solmon & Serena
Howard. Married Orpha Jane Powell. Unionville Cemetery, Unionville, MO.
Married Orpha Jane Powell, b. 8 Nov 1847, d. 1 jan 1926, d/o Charles and Rebecca [Conger] Powell.
(Source: "Pioneer." p. 87 - People born before 1850, buried in Putnam Co., Missouri. (Putnam County Library) - furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 1633 M i. Nelson P. HOWARD was born in 1868, died on 19 Jul 1895 at age 27, and was buried in Jul 1895 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

+ 1634 F ii. Martha S. HOWARD was born on 11 May 1870 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO and died on 10 Jan 1933 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 62.

General Notes:
William Howard

AKA: Will

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1927, William Howard of Olney, CO
RESIDENCES: As of Jan 1933, Will Howard of Onley Springs, CO.

General Notes:
Stella E. Howard

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1927, Stella Krewson of Lafayette, Colo.
RESIDENCES: As of Jan 1933, Mrs. Ves Crewson [sic, Krewson] of Lafayette, CO.

General Notes:
Mary Jane Howard

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1927, Mary Jane Spence of Unionville, MO

AKA: Called, Molly

609. Samuel B. POWELL was born on 28 Mar 1852 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 23 Nov 1926 in Minatare, Scotts Bluff Co., NE at age 74, and was buried in Nov 1926 in Minatare, Scotts Bluff Co., NE, East Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Samuel Powell

MARRIAGE: Samuel Powell and Mary Bacus were married on 25 Feb 1871 at Unionville, Putnam Co., MO
(Source: Missouri Marriage Records, Putnam Co., MO, Vol. 2, p. 25 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Problem: The obituary of Mary Powell lists the marriage date as, 23 Feb 1871.

EMIGRATION: After the death of Charles Powell on 2 Sep 1874, in Putnam Co., MO,
Rebecca and her sons, William and Samuel and their families, moved to Clear Creek District, Sherman County, Nebraska in 1883. They homesteaded land in the village known as Cedarville, which is now known as Litchfield.

Census: 1880, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., #180
Samuel Powell, 27, b. IA OH OH(PA); Mary, 29, b. OH OH OH
Calfina? (not legible), 7, b. MO; Elias, 4, b. MO

Census: 1885, in Sherman Co., NE, Clear Creek Twp., 40/41
Samuel, 33, farmer, IA OH PA; Mary, 34, OH OH OH
Children listed are not legible
Possibly Florence (Fern), age 12, b. MO
Kirt, age 9, b. MO
Sallie, age 5, b. MO

LAND: Homesteaded land, N.W. 31 Sec., Twp. 14, Range 16, 158 acres, 72 hundreds; Purchase price $1.25 per acre; Purchase date: 3 Nov 1883; Patent #8414, dated 20 Feb 1889, Certificate # 13742; Sherman Co., Clear Creek district #721, Nebraska. [Note: This was in the area of Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE.]
(Source: Homestead Deed, Vol. 116 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: Land Patent Record; Vol. 216, p. 205, Certificate #3721.
Samuel Powell purchased land located at: N 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the N 1/4 SW 1/4, Lot 3, Sec. 30, Twp. 21, North of rante 51 west, containing 160 acres and 66/100th of an acre.

Samuel and Mary Powell sold this land to J.T. Campell on 27 Jan 1894 for $600.00.
(Source: Deed Records of Cheyenne Co., NE, Book W, p. 117 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: 1885 Production of Agriculture Schedule
Samuel Powell, tilled 14 acres; had 141 acres unimproved/not growing wood: value of farm $500.00; value of livestock $500.00; paid $25.99 wages for farm labor of three weeks in 1884; value of farm productions in 1884, $40.00; mowed 2 acres; 4 acres in hay; 2 horses as of June 1, 1884.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: In 1888 they moved to Bayard, NE and homesteaded again. They next moved to Minatare, Scottsbluff Co., NE where he lived the rest of his life.

COMMENT: He was well known and respected by his neighbors and as a businessman.

OCCUPATION: farmer and auctioneer; he bought stock and cried farm sales all over the valley; The large sales barn owned by Samuel Powell was still standing in 1995.

OBITUARY: Names children: Fern (Norris); Curt; Sallie Florence (Evans). He died intestate. The heirs are also mentioned in the estate petition. Not one of his brothers, sisters or parents was named in the obituary.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

OBITUARY:
Samuel Powell was one of the most widely known individuals in this section, and his many good qualities had also resulted in many personal friendships. Good hearted, generous to a fault and always accomodating, he also possessed a faculty of loyalty which added to his friendships.
(Source: Gering Courier, Gering, NE, Friday Nov. 26, 1926 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Samuel and Mary Powell are buried at Minatare, Scotts Bluff Co., NE in the East Lawn Cemetery, Section D, Block 8, Lots 1 & 2, without headstones.

PROBATE: Estate Petition
In the matter of Samuel Powell, deceased, Administratix, Sallie Florence Evans, daughter of said Samuel Powell. Petitioner believes Samuel Powell died intestate, as no Last Will or Testament of said Samuel Powell has been discovered. Only heirs: Fern Norris, daughter, of Alliance, Neb.; Curt Powell, son, of Arminto, Wyo.; Sallie Florence Evans, daughter of Minatare, Neb. Estimated Value of Estate, $1000.00. dated November A.D. 1926. Signed by Sallie Florence Evans.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Samuel married Mary Elizabeth BACUS, daughter of Jesse BACUS and Catherine UNKNOWN, on 25 Feb 1871 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. Mary was born on 9 Jul 1851 in Canton, Stark Co., OH, died on 12 Mar 1914 in Minatare, Scotts Bluff Co., NE at age 62, and was buried on 14 Mar 1914 in Minatare, Scotts Bluff Co., NE, East Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Elizabeth Bacus

BIRTH: Canton, OH per obituary

Census: 1870, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp.,
Jesse Bacus, 43, farmer, OH; Catherine, 40, OH
William, 21, OH; Mary E., 18, OH; Noah, 17, OH; Nancy, 15, OH
Lafayette, 13, MO; Jonah/Josiah, 11, MO; Jesse, 8, MO; Sherman, 6, MO
U.S. Grant, 3, MO
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: Mar 1914, corner of Niagara and Vancouver streets, Minatare, NE

ERROR: She has been listed as a daughter of William and Margaret Bacus.

OBITUARY:
At 9 o'clock p.m., Thursday [12 Mar 1914], the angel of death entered the home of our estimable fellow citizen, Col. Sam Powell, and released his wife, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bacus Powell from her earthly sufferings which have been especially severe for the past three months.

Mary E. Bacus was born in Canton, Ohio, on the 9th day of July 1851, and moved with her parents to Unionville, Missouri, in 1865, where she was married February 23rd 1871 to Samuel Powell, settling in Cheyenne county, Nebraska, in 1889, and Scotts Bluff county, near the present villiage of Minatare in August 1894.

Mrs. Powell was an earnest consistent Christian woman and joined the Christian Church in Unionville, Mo., when she was a girl of seventeen years. Besides a kind and affectionate husband she leaves to mourn her loss, a son, Curt Powell of Bridgeport and two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Evans of Bayard, [NE] and Mrs. Fernie Norris of North Platte, [NE].

The funeral services for Mrs. Powell will take place at her late residence corner of Niagara and Vancouver streets, Saturday morning [14 Mar 1914], at ten o'clock conducted by Rev. T.C. Osborne of Scotts Bluff, an old friend of the family, and interment will be made in East Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Unionville Republican, 8 Apr 1914, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, appeared earlier in Minatare Free Press, Minatare, NE - furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Fern Powelll

AKA: Fernie

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1914, North Platte, NE
RESIDENCES: Nov 1926, Fern Norris of Alliance, NE

General Notes:
Curtis Powell

AKA: Curt; Elias, age 4, born in MO in 1880 census; Kirt, age 9, born in MO in
1885 census.

Census: 1880, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., #180
Samuel Powell, 27, b. IA OH OH(PA); Mary, 29, b. OH OH OH
Calfina? (not legible), 7, b. MO; Elias, 4, b. MO

Census: 1885, in Sherman Co., NE, Clear Creek Twp., 40/41
Samuel, 33, farmer, IA OH PA; Mary, 34, OH OH OH
Children listed are not legible
Possibly Florence (Fern), age 12, b. MO
Kirt, age 9, b. MO
Sallie, age 5, b. MO

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1914, Bridgeport. There is a Bridgeport in Morrill Co.,
NE, is that where he lived?

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1926, Curt Powell of Arminto, WY

General Notes:
Sarah Florence Powell

AKA: Sallie Florence Powell; Sarah Evans

RESIDENCES: Mar 1914, Bayard, NE
[Note: in 1894, Bayard, NE, a town southeast of Scotts Bluff, NE was located in Cheyenne Co., NE. As of 1996, Bayard in located in Morrill Co., NE.

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1926, Sallie Florence Evans of Minatare, NE

1646 F iv. Nancy POWELL was born in Feb 1884, died on 25 Apr 1885 in Nebraska at age 1, and was buried in Apr 1885 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE, Litchfield Cemetery.

General Notes:
Nancy Powell

CEMETERY: Died 25 Apr 1885, buried in the Litchfield Cemetery, Litchfield, NE,
Lot #13.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

619. Margaret CONGER was born on 24 Jul 1839 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 15 Nov 1911 in Iowa at age 72, and was buried in Nov 1911 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

General Notes:
Margaret Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Jane (Ann) Strayer

CEMETERY: Margaret Leonard, July 24 1839, d. Nov. 15, 1911, his wife; Joseph
Leonard, Feb. 5, 1937, d. Nov. 28, 1927; Co. G. [sic] 36th Ia Inf. GAR
Section 3, Row 24, Exline Cemetery, Exline, Appanoose Co., IA.
[Note: There was no Co. G listed with the 36th Iowa Inf. The tombstone probably should have read, Co., C.] (Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Margaret married Joseph Sanford LEONARD, son of Sanford LEONARD and Elizabeth NICKLES, on 27 Jun 1861 in Appanoose Co., IA. Joseph was born on 5 Feb 1837 in Grant Co., KY, died on 28 Nov 1927 in Iowa at age 90, and was buried in Dec 1927 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

General Notes:
Joseph Sanford Leonard

PARENTS: Sanford Leonard and Elizabeth Nickles

OCCUPATION: Farmer on Section 18, Appanoose Co., IA, P.O. Cincinnati, IA
(Source: History of Appanoose Co., IA, 1878 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MILITARY: Enlisted in Company C, 36th Iowa Volunteer Infanty on 11 Aug 1862 during the Civil War. This regiment was mustered our at Duvall's Bluff, Ark. on 24 Aug 1865.
(Source: History of Appanoose Co., IA, 1878 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: 27 Jun 1861, Appanoose Co., IA; Book 2, page 93
[Note: The marriage date might not be recorded in this record. REH]
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Margaret Leonard, July 24 1839, d. Nov. 15, 1911, his wife; Joseph Leonard, Feb. 5, 1937, d. Nov. 28, 1927; Co. G. [sic] 36th Ia Inf. GAR Section 3, Row 24, Exline Cemetery, Exline, Appanoose Co., IA.
[Note: There was no Co. G listed with the 36th Iowa Inf. The tombstone probably should have read, Co., C. (Furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 1647 F i. Christianne LEONARD was born on 31 May 1862 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 8 Aug 1926 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 64, and was buried in Aug 1926 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 1648 M ii. William Joseph LEONARD was born on 28 Mar 1865 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 3 Feb 1953 in Savannah, Carroll Co., IL at age 87, and was buried in Feb 1953 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

+ 1649 M iii. John E. LEONARD was born on 3 Sep 1867 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 5 Jan 1952 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA at age 84, and was buried in Jan 1952 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

+ 1650 F iv. Ida Ellen LEONARD was born on 15 Mar 1869 and died on 28 Jun 1896 at age 27.

+ 1651 F v. Elizabeth Jane LEONARD was born on 3 Mar 1871 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 15 May 1934 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 63, and was buried in May 1934 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lucinda Leonard

PARENTS: Joseph Sanford Leonard and Margaret Conger

AKA: Luci

Lucinda married William F. CATTERN, son of William CATTERN and Sarah SEAMON, on 30 Sep 1891 in Appanoose Co., IA. William was born about 1868.

General Notes:
William F. Cattern

PARENTS: William Cattern and Sarah Seamon

AKA-RELATIONSHIP: William Kattern. The surname was Cattern. He was the brother of Jenny Cattern, who married Joseph Wallace Conger.

MARRIAGE: 30 Sep 1891, Appanoose Co., IA; Wm. F. Catter[n], 23, to Cow [sic] Leonard, 18.
(Source: Marriage Records of Appanoose Co., IA, Book 10, page 595 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, William and Jane Cattern married relatives, Lucinda Leonard and Joseph Wallace Conger, respectively. Lucinda Leonard was the niece of Joseph Wallace Conger. Their common ancestor was Enos Conger.

1653 M vii. Jeremiah LEONARD was born on 5 Apr 1874, died on 5 May 1875 in Iowa at age 1, and was buried in May 1875 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jeremiah Leonard

PARENTS: Joseph Sanford Leonard and Margaret Conger

CEMETERY: Exline Cemetery, at Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Section 3, Row 24. Age 1 yr 1 mo.

1654 F viii. Emma Catherine LEONARD was born on 8 Jul 1876, died on 31 Jan 1894 in Iowa at age 17, and was buried in Feb 1894 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

General Notes:
Emma Catherine Leonard

PARENTS: Joseph Sanford Leonard and Margaret Conger

AKA: May have used her middle name, Catherine. Emma appears on her tombstone.

DEATH: Died just before marriage.

CEMETERY: Unknown Leonard, d. May 5, 1875; 1y, 1 m; Emma C. Leonard, d. Jan. 31, 1894, 17y, 5m, 17d; Section 3, Row 24, Exline Cemetery, Exline, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

620. Mary Jane CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1841 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 6 Jan 1887 in Plainville, Rooks Co., KS at age 45.

General Notes:
Mary Jane Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Jane (Ann) Strayer

BIRTH: Birth dates of 20 Jan 1841 and 20 Jan 1842 have been given. Wilma Barnett lists 20 Jan 1841 which agrees with the 1850 Federal Census and the 1856 Iowa State Census.

AKA: Mary Jane Conger was called, Minnie.

Mary married William Fletcher MARSHALL, son of James MARSHALL Rev. and Mary WIGGIN, on 21 Feb 1858 in Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA. William was born on 8 Apr 1831 in Harrison Co., OH, died on 22 Feb 1915 in Rozet, Campbell Co., WY at age 83, and was buried in Feb 1915 in Gillette, Campbell Co., WY, Pishgah Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Fletcher Marshall

PARENTS: James Marshall and Mary Wiggin

MARRIAGE: 21 Feb 1858, Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA; Book 2, page 51
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

ERROR-MARRIAGE: Wilma Boden Barnett lists 21 Feb 1857 as the date of marriage. This appears to be an error. Should be 21 Feb 1858.

MILITARY: William F. Marshall enlisted Oct. 11, 1862; Co I, 36th Inft. He was captured at Marks Mills, Ark. Regiment mustered out at Duvall's Bluff, Ark. Aug. 25, 1865.
( Source: Civil War Roster, Appanoose Co., IA - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

BIOGRAPHY:
William Fletcher Marshall came to Iowa from Ohio. His wife's name was Mary Conger, who came in 1846 with her parents Enos and Jane Strair Conger. The Conger homestead was north of where Exline, [IA] now stands.

William and Mary were married 21 Feb 1858 by Rev. James Marshall, his father. His mother was Jane Wiggin.

William was the head carpenter to build the Benonia Conger barn, the biggest barn in Appanoose County, [IA]. They had just got it finished when it was struck by lightning and burned to the ground
(Source: Early Pioneer Stories, published by Appanoose Iowa Genealogical Society, article submitted by E.A. Boden, Early Days in Caldwell Twp., p. 37 - furnished by Joyce Posey: Note: E.A. Boden, the submitter, was Emma Alice (Marshall) Boden, the daughter of William Fletcher Marshall.)

DEATH: 22 Feb 1915 at the home of his daughter, Ann Nelson.

1655 F i. Mary Jane MARSHALL was born on 30 Dec 1859 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA and died in Hollenberg, Washington Co., KS.

General Notes:
Mary Jane Marshall

PARENTS: William Fletcher Marshall and Mary Jane Conger

AKA: Jane

1656 F ii. Sarah Ann MARSHALL was born on 1 Jan 1861 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 1 Dec 1929 in Roset, , WV at age 68.

General Notes:
Sarah Ann Marshall

PARENTS: William Fletcher Marshall and Mary Jane Conger

+ 1657 F iii. Emma Alice MARSHALL was born on 5 Feb 1863 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 7 Mar 1949 at age 86, and was buried in Mar 1949 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Livingston Cemetery.

1658 M iv. Lowell Ellsworth MARSHALL was born on 10 Jul 1866 in Appanoose Co., IA and died on 8 Mar 1867 in Appanoose Co., IA.

1659 M v. James Franklin MARSHALL was born on 28 Feb 1867 in Appanoose Co., IA and died on 4 Nov 1967 in Appanoose Co., IA at age 100.

1660 F vi. Hannah Margaret MARSHALL was born on 9 Feb 1870 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 4 Jun 1934 in Guthrie, Logan, OK at age 64.

General Notes:
Hannah Margaret Marshall

PARENTS: William Fletcher Marshall and Mary Jane Conger

LAND: Hannah at age 18, homesteaded land at Guthrie, OK. She lived in a soddy.
(Furnished by Wilma Boden Barnett)

General Notes:
Lewis Baker

DEATH: Lewis Baker lived to be 112 years old. He was the oldest Civil War Veteran when he died.
(Source: No source citation - furnished by Wilma Boden Barnett)

1661 M vii. Enos Gregory MARSHALL was born on 6 Nov 1873 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 9 Apr 1958 in Sharon Springs, Wallace Co., KS at age 84.

General Notes:
Enos Gregory Marshall

PARENTS: William Fletcher Marshall and Mary Jane Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Birth year of 1868 also found.

DEATH-CONFLICT: Larned, KS has also been listed as the place of death, by Wilma Boden Barnett.

QUESTION-MARRIAGE: There is an Appanoose Co., IA marriage record for: E.M. Marshall, 26, to Honor O. Frankes, 23, on 23 Dec 1894, Book 12, page 167. Does this record pertain to Enos Gregory Marshall?
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

1662 F viii. Martha Isabella MARSHALL was born on 4 Jan 1876 in Appanoose Co., IA and died in 1876 in Appanoose Co., IA.

1663 F ix. Frances Elizabeth MARSHALL was born on 23 Oct 1878 in Appanoose Co., IA and died on 10 Oct 1976 in Paxton, Keith Co., NE at age 97.

General Notes:
Frances Elizabeth Marshall

PARENTS: William Fletcher Marshall and Mary Jane Conger

SSN:
Individual: Ratzlaff, Frances
Social Security #: 505-68-3607
Issued in: Nebraska
Birth date: Oct 23, 1878
Death date: Oct 1976
Residence code: Nebraska
ZIP Code of last known residence: 69155
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Paxton, Nebraska
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 28, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.71919.17]

General Notes:
Henry Ratzlaff

QUESTION: Is this SSDI record for this Henry Ratzlaff? If so, the date of birth and death is known.
SSN:
Individual: Ratzlaff, Henry
Social Security #: 515-52-7706
Issued in: Kansas
Birth date: Aug 14, 1879
Death date: Jul 15, 1966
ZIP Code of last known residence: 67501
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Hutchinson, Kansas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 28, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.71919.64]

621. Elias Gregory CONGER was born on 18 Mar 1843 in Senecaville, Monroe Co., OH, died on 4 Sep 1919 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE at age 76, and was buried in Sep 1919 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE, Oakdale Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Gregory Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Jane (Ann) Strayer

Birth: Film #: 170878, Page #: 427, Ordinance #: 20672
18 Mar 1843, Elias G. Conger, Monroe Co., Ohio

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Jane (Ann) Strayer

MARRIAGE: 30 May 1861 in Appanoose Co., IA
(Source: Appanoose Co., IA, Marriage Records 1847-1900, Book 2, page 93 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MILITARY: Elias G. Conger, 20, resident of Cincinnati, IA and native of Ohio enlisted on 4 Aug 1863 in Co. H. He served 2 years in the 8th Iowa Vol. Cav. during the Civil War. [Note: This regiment mustered in 3 Sep 1864 and mustered out at Macon, GA on 13 Aug 1865]
(Source: History of Appanoose County, Iowa, 1878; Charles S. Conger in the Dec. 1993 issue of "Conger Confab," page 776 - furnished by Robert Guilinger and Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: To Sarah Ann Baldwin 4 Mar 1870, Glenwood, Mills, IA
(Source: LDS, 14 Nov 1951, SG/A458120/0249 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

EMIGRATION: After 1870 moved to Nebraska, per Joyce Posey.

COMMENT:
Elias Gregory Conger, b. 1843. 1st wife was Margaret Jane Irelan, b. 19 Feb. 1845, OH, d. Cincinnati, IA, bd. Evergreen Cem; dau. Mary's middle name was Eudora, not Endora; dau. Mertie buried at Scotia, NE, not Oakdale; dau. Jennie buried Central City, NE, not Oakdale.
(Source: CFA Vol. II, page 714 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS: According to Robert Lee Conger, son of Finis Truman Conger and Mary Elizabeth Stephens, Elias Gregory and Margaret Ireland had two sons. Pearl Truman was "bound out" to a family in Kansas and died shortly afterwards from a rattlesnake bite.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Oakdale, NE according to JoNelle Linnaus.

Elias married Margaret Jane IRELAND, daughter of Elijah Simon IRELAND and Ann WHITTMER, on 30 May 1861 in Appanoose Co., IA. Margaret was born on 19 Feb 1845 in Jackson Co., OH, died on 23 Feb 1868 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 23, and was buried in Feb 1868 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, Evergreen Cemetery.

General Notes:
Margaret Jane Ireland

PARENTS: Elijah Simon Ireland and Ann Whittmer

NAME-CONFLICT: Margaret Jane Irelan (CFA II, p. 715); Margaret Jane Ireland.

PARENTS-SIBLINGS: The parents of Margaret Jane Ireland, Elijah Simon Ireland and Ann Whittmer, were married in 1833. They moved to Jackson Co., OH where they lived for 16 years. Some of their children were born in Ohio: Deadama; Julia A.; John B.; William A.; Margaret J., and Mahala. Born in the covered wagon on the way to Iowa was Benjamin L. From Jackson Co., OH they moved to Cincinnati, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA. Charles W. Ireland was born in Iowa. Ann Ireland, the mother of Margaret Jane, farmed 360 acres, valued at $25.00 per acre. The land remained in the Ireland family for over a century.
(Source: Appanoose County Iowa History Book, 1986, page 273 - furnished by Dortha Walters to Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Margaret J. Conger, wife of E., b. 19 Feb 1845, d. 23 Feb 1865,
Evergreen Cemetery, Section 34, Row 7, Pleasant Twp., north of Cincinnati, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
(Source: Page 12 of Pleasant Twp., Cemetery Book - Furnished by Dortha Walters to Joyce Posey)

Problem: Robert Guilinger lists the date of death as, 23 Feb 1868. This is from the Dec 1993 issue of "The Conger Confab," p. 776 where it lists Jane Ireland Conger's death in 1868.

COMMENT: The Evergreen Cemetery record relates that she died, 23 Feb 1865. The U.S. Pension Office, Widow's pension record for Sarah (Baldwin) Conger, the 2nd wife of Elias Gregory Conger, state that Margaret died, 26 Feb 1868. This application was made many years later than the actual death.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 1664 M i. Charles Seigel CONGER was born on 8 Aug 1862 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, died on 2 Jun 1940 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 77, and was buried in Jun 1948 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Elias next married Sarah Ann BALDWIN, daughter of Ezekiel Clark BALDWIN and Unknown, on 4 Mar 1870 in Glenwood, Mills Co., IA. Sarah was born on 27 Nov 1850 in Albany, Gentry Co., MO and died in 1923 in Brownlee, Cherry Co., NE at age 73.

General Notes:
Sarah Ann Baldwin

FATHER: Ezekiel Clark Baldwin

SPOUSE: Sarah Ann Baldwin was the 2nd wife of Elias Gregory Conger.

+ 1665 M i. Isaac Newton CONGER was born on 17 May 1873 in Albany, Gentry Co., MO, died on 19 Apr 1923 in Polk, Polk Co., NE at age 49, and was buried in Apr 1923 in Polk, Polk Co., NE.

+ 1666 F ii. Jane CONGER was born on 4 Oct 1875 in Otoe Co., NE and was buried in Central City, Merrick Co., NE.

1667 M iii. Walter CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1877 in Otoe Co., NE, died on 23 Dec 1900 at age 23, and was buried in Dec 1900 in Palmer, Merrick Co., NE.

General Notes:
Walter Conger

PARENTS: Elias Gregory Conger and Sarah Ann Baldwin

Birth: Film #: 170878, Page #: 427, Ordinance #: 20673
7 Oct 1877, Walter Conger, Otoe Co., Nebraska

+ 1668 M iv. William Edward CONGER was born on 22 May 1880 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS, died on 18 Oct 1960 in Linn Co., OR at age 80, and was buried in Oct 1960 in Brownsville, Linn Co., OR.

+ 1669 F v. Mary Eudora CONGER was born on 17 Sep 1882 and was buried in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE.

1670 M vi. Joseph CONGER was born on 4 Aug 1884 and died on 3 Mar 1921 at age 36.

General Notes:
Joseph Conger

PARENTS: Elias Gregory Conger and Sarah Ann Baldwin

AKA: Jack

RECOLLECTIONS: Audrey N. Dodson of Hastings, NE wrote that: Walter is buried in Palmer, NE; "Ike" at Polk, NE; Ed, Mertie, Gertie, Mary Endora and Jennie are buried at Oakdale, NE. She adds, "Uncle Joe was married, but I have forgotten his wife's name. I remember he took his own life. My mother and her sister were surprised to learn he had married this woman from Oakdale. They had not lived together because she had an aged father she had the care of, and felt it would be too much for him to learn of their marriage. Uncle Joe lived with and took care of grandmother."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 145 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

1671 F vii. Mertie CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1890, died on 29 Nov 1968 at age 78, and was buried in Nov 1968 in Scotia, Greeley Co., NE.

General Notes:
Mertie Conger

PARENTS: Elias Gregory Conger and Sarah Ann Baldwin

NAME-CONFLICT: Martha (Mertie) Conger (CFA I, p. 145); Mertie (CFA II, p. 715); Mertie Lockwood on the SSDI

Problem: Was she buried at Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE or as listed on page 715, of CFAII, Scotia, Greeley Co., NE?

RELATIONSHIP: Mertie and Gertrude Conger were twins.

DEATH-CONFLICT: Was the date of death, 29 Nov 1968 or as listed on the SSDI, Nov 1967?

SSN:
Individual: Lockwood, Mertie
Social Security #: 506-68-3575
Issued in: Nebraska
Birth date: Aug 2, 1890
Death date: Nov 1967
Residence code: Nebraska
ZIP Code of last known residence: 68102
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Omaha, Nebraska
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Mar 17, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.12564.37]

General Notes:
Gertrude Conger

PARENTS: Elias Gregory Conger and Sarah Ann Baldwin

AKA: Gertie

RELATIONSHIP: Mertie and Gertrude Conger were twins.

COMMENT: Not found on the SSDI

623. Emma Jane CONGER was born about 8 Jun 1849 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 19 Feb 1923 in Perkins, Payne Co., OK about age 73, and was buried in Feb 1923 in Perkins, Payne Co., OK, Perkins Cemetery.

General Notes:
Emma Jane Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Jane (Ann) Strayer

Birth: Batch #: 442568, Source Call #:
10 Jul 1849, Emma Jane Conger, Monroe Co., Ohio, daughter of Enos Conger and Anne Strys (sic). [Note: birth place is probably in error because the parents were in Appanoose Co., IA by 1846. Joyce Posey]

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Was the date of birth, 10 Jul 1849 at Lee Co., IA, as shown in LDS records, or as shown at the cemetery, 8 Jun 1849?

Problem: Was her name, Emma Jane or Emma Leta? Wilma Barnett lists, Letta. The census of 1850, 1856 and 1860 all list, Emma J.

CEMETERY: Emma Jane Conger Teter, aka Teeter, d/o Enos, 1814, & Jane Strayer.
Perkins Cemetery [Perkins, OK], Emma J. Teter - Block 1 - lot 20 - space 1, b. 8
June 1849 (Appanoose Co., Iowa.) d. 19 Feb 1923, Perkins, Oklahoma, Payne Co.
Westley Teter - Block 1 - lot 20 - space 3
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Emma married John Wesley TETER on 21 Oct 1868 in Appanoose Co., IA. John was born in 1842 in Morgan Co., OH, died on 19 Mar 1909 at age 67, and was buried in Mar 1909 in Perkins, Payne Co., OK, Perkins Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Wesley Teter

AKA: Westley Teter; Teeter

Problem: Was the surname, Teter or Teeter?

MARRIAGE: James W. Teter, to Emma J. Conger on 21 Oct 1868, Appanoose Co., IA; Book 3, page 405
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: The Perkins Cemetery is located on W. Knipe Street, 1/2 mile west of Main Street, US Highway 177, Perkins, Payne Co., OK.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

1673 M i. David Enos TETER was born on 12 Jul 1869, died on 26 Dec 1934 at age 65, and was buried in Dec 1934 in Perkins, Payne Co., OK, Perkins Cemetery.

General Notes:
David Enos Teter

AKA: Enos Teter

CEMETERY: Perkins Cemetery, Section 4, Lot 19, Space 4, b. 12 Jul 1869, d. 26 Dec 1934, Perkins, OK.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

624. Caroline CONGER was born about Feb 1851 in Appanoose Co., IA and died about 1926 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA about age 75.

General Notes:
Caroline Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Jane (Ann) Strayer

CENSUS-BIRTH: Age 4 in the 1856 census, age 9 in the 1860 census.

COMMENT: Caroline Weatherly was a tiny, wiry woman. She smoked a corn cob pipe after meals, using long green tobacco. Birth year, 1841.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 803 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

AKA: Aunt Line

COMMENT: After every meal, she would go to the back door steps to smoke a corn cob pipe. She always wore a shirtwaist and buff colored skirt. During World War I, when she got her sugar ration, she asked Fidelia Boden to make fudge with it.
(Source: Wilma Barnett - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Caroline married Ivan WEATHERLY on 10 Mar 1872 in Appanoose Co., IA. Ivan was born about 1853.

General Notes:
Ivan Weatherly

Problem: Was his name, Ivan of Van? Robert Guilinger lists, Van as does Maxine Leonard on p. 803 of CFA I. Ivan Weatherly in the marriage record.

MARRIAGE: Ivan Weatherly, 19, to Caroline Conger, 19, on 10 Mar 1872 in Appanoose Co., IA; Book 5, page 400
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

625. Sarah E. CONGER was born on 27 Nov 1854 in Iowa, died in Nov 1928 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA at age 74, and was buried in Nov 1928 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, Shaul Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sarah E. Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Jane (Ann) Strayer

Birth: Batch #: 442568, Source Call #:
27 Nov 1850, Sarah Conger, Monroe Co., Ohio, daughter of Enos Conger and Anne
Strys (sic).

NAME: Middile initial "E." and "J." per census records.

General Notes:
Jim Putnam

AKA: Jim Pittman listed by Maxine Leonard; Jim Putnam listed by Dortha Walters and in a Conger book of L. Keith Conger. Jim Pittman per Wilma Barnett.

QUESTION: What was the surname of this person?

Sarah next married John J. CHANCE on 22 May 1883. John was born in 1842, died in Aug 1917 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA at age 75, and was buried in Aug 1917 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, Shaul Cemetery.

General Notes:
John J. Chance

SPOUSE: John J. Chance was the 2nd spouse of Sarah Conger.

CHILDREN: When he married, Sarah Conger, John Chance had the following children: Cord, Tom, Byrd and Dall.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. 2, p. 277 - Maxine Crowell Leonard - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MILITARY: Civil War, 36th Inf. Co. E.

1684 M i. Enos Jay CHANCE was born on 11 Apr 1884 and died in May 1972 at age 88.

General Notes:
Enos Jay Chance

PARENTS: John J. Chance and Sarah E. Conger

BIRTH-DEATH: b. 1884, d. May 1972
(Source: unknown)

BIRTH-DEATH: b. 11 Apr 1884, d. May 1972
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Chance, Enos
Social Security #: 520-10-5336
Issued in: Wyoming
Birth date: Apr 11, 1884
Death date: May 1972
Residence code: Iowa
ZIP Code of last known residence: 52501
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Ottumwa, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Mar 17, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.46793.196]

+ 1685 F ii. Tilla CHANCE was born on 17 Nov 1888 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA and died on 19 Nov 1951 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA at age 63.

1686 F iii. Ada CHANCE was born on 18 Oct 1890 and died on 28 Sep 1967 at age 76.

General Notes:
Ada Chance

PARENTS: John J. Chance and Sarah E. Conger

COMMENT: Not found on the SSDI

626. Joseph Wallace CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1863 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 20 Apr 1937 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO at age 73, and was buried in Apr 1937 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Friendship Cemetery.

General Notes:
Joseph Wallace Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Mary Jane Ireland

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 497, listed out of alphabetical order.

AKA: Wallace; J. Wallace Conger; Uncle Wallace Conger by Mary Lou (Conger) Thompson who recalled a visit with him in Cincinnati, IA. (Joseph) Wallace Conger in CFA I, p. 497. Wallace Conger in the death notice of his mother.

BIRTH: Born in a log cabin built by his father in Cincinnati, IA. Wallace's sons were born there too.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 41a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Birth date of 24 Dec 1863 has been reported. The newspaper death notice listed, 25 Dec 1863.

OCCUPATION: Coal Miner and farmer; worked at the coal mine at Holken Valley, Putnam Co., MO.

MARRIAGE: Joseph W. Conger to Jennie Cattern on 25 Dec 1884 at Putnam Co., MO
[Married at the home of Joseph and Sarah Milburn, by J.H. Worthington. Sarah was the mother of Jenny Cattern and widow of William Cattern who lost his life during the Civil War. Sarah had married Joseph Milburn of Mystic, Iowa and they moved to Putnam Co., MO for a while.]
(Source: LDS Record, 21 Apr 1981, SL/M515633/0533 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: Cincinnati, IA; Menota, Putnam Co., MO

RECOLLECTIONS: Wilma Barnett wrote to Maxine Leonard on 18 Nov 1993. "I enjoyed the current Confab, as I saw Siegel and Wallace [Conger] once when my grandmother [Fidelia (Morrison)] Boden had 2 of her sisters visiting from NB and WY. I was 12 and they took me with them to visit relatives in Ottumwa, IA. We called on Wallace [Conger] and Seigel [Conger] was at his home that day. Good memories.
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. XX, No. 4, Dec 1994)

DEATH: According to L. Keith Conger & Joyce Posey he died in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO.

DEATH: Joseph Wallas [sic, Wallace] Conger, Passes & Obit 4/28, published 21 Apr 1937, born 25 Dec 1863, died 20 Apr 1937, buried Friendship/Brown.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: The Friendship Cemetery is located 6 miles northeast of Mendota, MO on an old country road.

Joseph married Jane CATTERN, daughter of William CATTERN and Sarah SEAMON, on 25 Dec 1884 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO. Jane was born on 10 Apr 1865 in Cedar, Mahaska Co., IA, died on 19 Jan 1923 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO at age 57, and was buried in Jan 1923 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Friendship Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jane Cattern

PARENTS: William Cattern and Sarah Seamon

AKA: Jane Cattern per Joyce Posey. Probably called, Jenny or Jennie.

Problem: Was her surname, Cattern or Catten? According to Joyce Posey, the surname is spelled, Cattern. Was the surname of her mother, Semens or Seamon?

RECOLLECTIONS: Jenny helped care for Enos Conger during the days of illness before his death.

BIRTH-DEATH-CEMETERY: According to L. Keith Conger. Born 10 Apr 1865, Cedar, IA; d. 19 Jan 1923, Mendota, Putnam Co., MO; buried Jan 1923 at Mendoat, Putnam Co., IA in the Friendship Cemetery.

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, William and Jane Cattern married relatives, Lucinda Leonard and Joseph Wallace Conger, respectively. Lucinda Leonard was the niece of Joseph Wallace Conger. Their common ancestor was Enos Conger.

+ 1687 M i. William Franklin CONGER was born on 16 Dec 1885 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died in Sep 1965 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 79, and was buried in Sep 1965 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Friendship Cemetery.

+ 1688 M ii. Charles Marion CONGER was born on 10 Mar 1887 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 13 Jan 1979 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 91, and was buried in Jan 1979 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 1689 M iii. Pearl Truman CONGER was born about 1 Jul 1888 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 14 Aug 1956 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA about age 68, and was buried in Aug 1956 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Friendship Cemetery.

+ 1690 M iv. Jesse Blaine CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1891 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 13 May 1968 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 76, and was buried in May 1968 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

627. Francis E. CONGER was born about 26 Feb 1866 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 9 Sep 1887 in Appanoose Co., IA about age 21, and was buried in Sep 1887 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, Bozwell Cemetery.

General Notes:
Francis E. Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Mary Jane Ireland

AKA: Fanny, in 1870 census; Francis in 1880 census; Francis in 1885 census; Fannie Smith on cemetery record.

COMMENT-ERROR: An article about this family, published in the "History of Appanoose County, Iowa 1984-1985," page 160, states that Francis Conger married a Mrs. Smith and that she died in childbirth. This statement is in error. Francis Conger was the female member of the couple and it was she who died in childbirth.

BIRTH: Abt. 1866 in IA, from 1870 census

DEATH: Fannie Smith, 9 Sep 1887, in Appanoose Co., IA
(Source: Appanoose Co., Iowa, Index to Early Death Records 1880-1903, Vol. 1, Book 1, page 61 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Fannie Smith, 21 yr., 6 mo., 14 da; d. 9 Sep 1887, buried in Bozwell Cemetery, Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA. Calculated birth date, Abt. 26 Feb 1866. No headstone.
(Source: Bozwell Cemetery records - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Francis married Asa Marion SMITH on 1 Nov 1885 in Appanoose Co., IA. Asa was born about 1859.

General Notes:
Asa Marion Smith

MARRIAGE: Asa M. Smith, 26, to Frances E. Conger, 19, 1 Nov 1885, Appanoose
Co., IA.
(Source: Grooms Index - Early Marriages Appanoose Co., Iowa, Book 9, page 103 -
furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: Asa Smith married Sarah Jane Bozwell on 27 Dec 1888 in Appanoose Co.,
IA.
(Source: Appanoose Co., IA Marriage Records, Book 9, page 637 - furnished by
Joyce Posey)

+ 1692 F i. Marilla Ada SMITH was born about 2 Jun 1886 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 7 Oct 1936 in Arco, Butte Co., ID about age 50, and was buried in Oct 1936 in Arco, Butte Co., ID, Hillcrest Cemetery.

628. David Atkinson CONGER was born on 25 May 1818 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 27 Aug 1895 in Newport Twp., Washington Co., OH at age 77, and was buried in Aug 1895 in Reno, Washington Co., OH, Yankeeburg Cemetery.

General Notes:
David Atkinson Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Margaret Atkinson

BIBLE: David Conger b. 25 May 1818 and Catherine Lippincott b. 6 Sep 1820 from Conger family Bible. Dates of 4 May 1818 and 15 Sep 1820 respectively had previously been cited.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

BIOGRAPHY:
D.A. Conger was born in Monroe county, Ohio, in 1818, and removed to Washington county, [OH] in 1857, settling in Newport township on a farm in sections twenty-one and twenty-seven. For ten years he was in the oil business. His wife, Catherine Lippincott, was born in 1820. They have had ten children, eight of whom are living.
(Source: History of Washington County, Ohio, 1788-1881, with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches, H.Z. Williams Bros., Publishers, 1881, Sponsored by The Washington County Historical Society, Marietta, Ohio, p. 571 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 125/125, 23 Jul 1850
David A. Conger, 34, m., farmer, OH; Catharine, 28, f. OH
Elisha, 10, m. OH; Crogen, 8, m. OH; Everline, 6, f. OH;
Caroline, 4, f. OH
Living next door to his father and mother. Everline is probably a misspelling.

EMIGRATION: Left Monroe Co., OH in 1857 and settled in Newport Twp., Washington Co., OH.

RESIDENCES: After Sep 1857, a few miles south of Marietta, Newport Twp., Washington Co., OH with 7 children

NAME: Robert Guilinger suggests that his middle name may have been: Atkinson.

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

David married Catherine LIPPINCOTT, daughter of Elisha LIPPINCOTT and Mary Ann DUVALL, on 13 Apr 1840 in Monroe Co., OH. Catherine was born on 6 Sep 1820 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 11 Dec 1890 in Newport Twp., Washington Co., OH at age 70, and was buried in Dec 1890 in Reno, Washington Co., OH, Yankeeburg Cemetery.

General Notes:
Catherine Lippincott

PARENTS: Elisha Lippincott and Mary Ann Duvall

QUESTION: Was the date of birth, 11 Aug 1821 or 6 Sep 1820 in Monroe Co., OH as listed by Robert R. Guilinger? Robert says the date of 11 Aug 1821 is listed in 1833 Monroe County, OH court records and the date 6 Sep 1820 is from Conger Family Bible data. He also states that her year of birth is listed as 1820 on the tombstone at Yankeeburg Cemetery.

The surname is found spelled in several ways: Lippincott, Lippencott and less frequently Lippencoat. Robert Guilinger believes that Lippincott is the correct spelling and notes that there is a town named, Lippincott, located about 8 miles northeast of Waynesburg, Greene Co., PA.

COURT:
Journal #2 - Starts with June term, 1833, Records of the Court of Common Pleas, Monroe Co., OH. Page 1 - Came into court Sarah Lippencott, aged 18 years on the 25th of Feb. 1833, Mary Lippencott, aged 16 years on the 12 of April 1833; Hannah Lippencott aged 14 years on 26 April 1833, and Catherine Lippencott, aged 12 years on the 11th of August 1833, and chose James L. Henthorne as their guardian, Samuel Bracy and Aaron Howell, securities.
(Source: Fedorchak, Monroe County, Ohio Records, Vol. VIII, page 91)
[Note: Calculated birth dates are as follows:
Sarah Lippencott, b. 25 Feb 1815
Mary Lippencott, b. 12 Apr 1817
Hannah Lippencott, b. 26 Apr 1819
Catherine Lippencott, b. 11 Aug 1821

COMMENT-RELATIONSHIP:
Robert Guilinger reports that the parents of the Lippincott sisters were Elisha Lippincott and Mary Ann Duvall. Elisha Lippincott died in 1823 and in 1826 Mary Ann married Christian Hartline and had another family. He stated that Catherine Lippincott had at least 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Perhaps Christian and Mary Ann were having a hard time supporting their growing family and guardianship of the Lippincott children was a step towards resolving the situation.

COURT:
Journal #2 - June term, 1833, Records of the Court of Common Pleas, Monroe Co., OH. Page 15. James Atkinson appointed administrator of the goods and chattels of Wm. Lippencott, deceased. Thomas Hart, Elias Conger, Gilbert McCoy appointed appraisers of personal estate. (Catherine Fedorchak note: This Wm. Lippencott was probably the father of the Lippencott children named on the preceding page.) [Note: Robert Guilinger states: William Lippincott was the older brother of the Lippincott sisters, who had a guardian appointed. William was born, Abt. 1812 and died in 1833. William Lippincott married Keziah Atkinson, daughter of James and Mary (Brown) Atkinson.]

COURT:
Journal 2, June term, 1833, Page 17. Elizabeth Lippincott, guardian of Wm. Lippincott, vs. Christopher Hartline and Mary [Ann], his wife, formerly Mary [Ann] Lippincott, and administrators of Elisha Lippincott (Catherine Fedorchak note: Here Elizabeth Lippincott, widow of Wm. could be suing for the portion of Wm.'s inheritance from Elisha, for her son, Wm. Jr.) [Note: Robert Guilinger's notes indicate that he thinks Elizabeth Lippincott was the aunt of Wm. who was suing for her nephew Wm. Jr. REH]

+ 1693 M i. Elisha Lippincott CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1841 in Monroe Co., OH, died in 1898 in Newport Twp., Washington Co., OH at age 57, and was buried in 1898 in Reno, Washington Co., OH, Yankeeburg Cemetery.

+ 1694 M ii. Charles Crogan CONGER was born on 24 Jul 1843 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 6 Sep 1924 in Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA at age 81, and was buried in Sep 1924 in Crosskeys, Rockingham Co., VA, Presbyterian Cemetery.

General Notes:
Evaline Conger

NAME-BIBLE:
Robert R. Guilinger lists her first name as, Evaline, which came from a Conger family Bible. He also states that, she was in Washington Co., OH at the time of the 1860 and 1870 census and her name was also spelled Evaline in those records.

1696 F iv. Christine D. CONGER was born on 21 Aug 1848 in Monroe Co., OH and died in 1934 at age 86.

General Notes:
Christine D. Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Christine D. Conger was listed as, Caroline Conger in some census records before she married.

Christine married Joseph GATTRELL on 30 Dec 1877. Joseph was born in Jul 1843.

General Notes:
Mary E. Conger

Problem: Was her name, Mary E. or Maretta? Joyce Posey has it, Maretta. Robert Guilinger states he has letters written to her addressed: Mary E. Peckins. He had not heard of her name being Maretta.

General Notes:
John H. Peckins

NAME-CONFLICT: Robert Guilinger states that his name, was John H. Peckins, not John Perkins.

RESIDENCES: According to Joyce Posey he was from Eureka, WV

Elias next married Ruth D. UNKNOWN in 1894 in Washington Co., OH. Ruth was born about 1879 and died in 1953 in Washington Co., OH about age 74.

1699 F vii. Julia Ann CONGER was born on 9 Oct 1855 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 8 Jan 1937 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH at age 81, and was buried on 10 Jan 1937 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH, Oak Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Julia Ann Conger

QUESTION: Was her name, Julia Ann or Julianna? Joyce Posey has it, Julianna. Robert Guilinger states that her name was Julia Ann and that his father and aunts always spoke of her as "Aunt Julia" when he was a child. See death certificate.

BIBLE: Conger family Bible lists: b. 9 Oct 1855 Monroe Co., OH, d. 8 Jan 1937 Marietta, Washington Co., OH [Note: a birth date of 28 Dec 1855 in Monroe Co., OH was previously given.]
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

DEATH:
Death Certificate: State of Ohio; Department of Health; Division of Vital Statistics; Columbus, Ohio; No. 4255

In accordance with H.B. No. 142, I I.C. Plummer, Chief of the Division of Vital Statistics, do hereby certify the following to be a true and correct copy of the Certificate of Death for Julia Ann Conger Strecker on file in the Division of Vital Statistics, Department of Health, State of Ohio.

1 Place of Death: County, Washington; Registration District No. 1343; File No. __; Township __; Primary Registration District No. 8535; Registered No. 7; or Village __; No. 519 Eight St., __ Ward; or City of Marietta, Ohio. Length of residence in city or town where death occurred 30 yrs.
2 Full Name: Julia Ann Conger Strecker; Did Deceased Serve in U.S. Navy or Army? No; (a) Residence, No. 519 Eight St.,
3 Sex: Female;
4 Color or Race: White
5 Single, Married: Widow; 5a Wife of Matthew Strecker;
6 Date of Birth: Oct 28 1855;
7 Age: 81 years, 2 months, 10 days;
8 Housekeeper;
9 at home;
10 Date last worked in occupation: 1977;
11 Total time (years) spent in this occupation: 50;
12 Birthplace: Wash Co Ohio
[Note: this is an error, Birthplace was Monroe Co., OH.];
13 Father: __ Conger;
14 Birthplace: unknown;
15 Mother: unknown;
16 Birthplace: unknown;
17 Informant: Charles F. Strecker, Marietta, OH;
18 Burial: Oak Grove, Jan 19, 1937;
19 Funeral: Dixon Funeral Home; 19a Buried: Silas B. Dixon Lic. No. 569, Address, Marietta, Ohio; 19b Embalmer: F.E. Gans, Lic. No. 352a; Filed: ? 37, Karl Rock
[20 missing]
21 Date of Death: Jan. 8, 1937
22 I hereby certify, That I attended deceased from June 17 1935 to Jan. 8 1937. I last saw her alive on March 9, 1936, death is said to have occurred on the date stated above at 11:30 p.m. The Principal Cause of Death and related causes of importance in order of onset were as follows: artereosclerosis; Contributory Causes of importance not related to principal cause: age.
/s J.B. Pence, M.D. Date: Jan 13 1937. Address: Marietta, Ohio.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused my official seal to be affixed, at Columbus, this 24th day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and 37.
/s I.C. Plummer
Chief, Division of Vital Statistics,
(Source: State of Ohio, Department of Health - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Julia married Mathew STRECKER on 14 Apr 1898. Mathew was born in 1838 in Germany and died on 16 Jan 1917 at age 79.

General Notes:
Mathew Strecker

EMIGRATION: Mathew Strecker emigrated from Germany in 1846

RESIDENCES: Marietta, OH

MILITARY: Served 3 years in the Union Army during the Civil War
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

1700 M viii. John Clark CONGER was born on 9 Feb 1858 in Washington Co., OH and died on 21 Feb 1858 in Washington Co., OH.

General Notes:
John Clark Conger

DEATH: John Clark Conger died in his first month.

1701 M ix. Atkinson W. CONGER was born on 18 Oct 1859 in Washington Co., OH and died on 20 Aug 1875 in Washington Co., OH at age 15.

General Notes:
Atkinson W. Conger

NEVER_MARRIED: Atkinson W. Conger never married.

+ 1702 F x. Margaret Emmaline CONGER was born on 31 Mar 1863 in Newport Twp., Washington Co., OH, died on 1 Feb 1927 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH at age 63, and was buried in Feb 1927 in Veto, Washington Co., OH, Veto Cemetery.

629. Charles Atkinson CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1820 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 23 Jan 1894 in Eustis, Frontier Co., NE at age 73, and was buried in Jan 1894 in Eustis, Frontier Co., NE, Older Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles Atkinson Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Margaret Atkinson

CONFLICT: Maxine Crowell Leonard lists his name as, Charles Crogen Conger and says he was buried at Kearney, NE in Vol. 1. She changed the name to Charles A. Conger in Volume 2, p. 714. Robert Guilinger states that he has seen photos of the grave of Charles and Harmony Conger taken at the Older Cemetery, Eustis, NE. He also adds that "Crogen" was a Conger family nickname.

MARRIAGE: A marriage date of Abt. March 1840 in Monroe Co., OH has been suggested. There is no courthouse record of this marriage due to a courthouse fire in the 1860's. This dates seems unlikely since marriages in Ohio usually didn't take place at age 15. It seems more likely that the marriage might have taken place Abt. Mar 1845 which would have made the bride's age, 20. The first child, Ellen E. was born in Nov 1845 which would be consistent with a marriage date of 1845.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 38/38, 18 Jul 1850
Charles Conger, 28, m. laborer, OH; Harmony, 24, f. VA
Ellen, 5, f. OH; Margaret, 4, f. OH; Ruth, 2, f. OH

Census: 1860, in Edgar Co., IL, Ross Twp. (Broomfield P.O.), 342/358, 11 Sep
1860; Roll No. 176, p.47, L.24
Charles A. Conger, 40, head, m. farmer, /870, OH
Harmony, 34, wife, VA
Ellen, 14, dau. OH; Margaret, 12, dau. OH; Ruth A. 10, dau. OH
Saylor E., 8. son, IN; Elias, 6, son, IN; Mary Jane, 4, dau, IL
[Note: The couples names appear in a lovely script as Charles A. and Harmony Conger. ("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

Census: 1870. The census record for this family has not been found, as of Sep 1996. The following locations have been searched:
Illinois: Edgar and Macoupin counties
Indiana: Bartholmew county
West Virginia: Wetzel county
Iowa: Wayne and Appanoose counties
Nebraska: Keith, Dodge, Buffalo, and Frontier counties
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

Census: 1880, in Dodge Co., NE, Everett Precinct, 19-22 Jun 1880
C.A. Conger, head, m. White, 60, 1st marrige, farmer, OH.NJ OH
Harminey, wife, f. 55, VA VA VA
Albert, son, m. 12, IL OH VA
[Note: The son's name is clearly, Albert on the census, although it is thought
that his name should be spelled, Elbert.]
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

OCCUPATION: farmer

RESIDENCES: Cameron, Monroe Co., OH; Dec 1869 in IL; Dodge Co., Kearney, Eustis,
NE

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

OCCUPATION: According to Robert Guilinger, In the early 1890's Charles A. Conger ran a dray line out of Eustis, NE to Kearney, NE.

DEATH: He may have died on the road to Kearney, NE.

RESEARCHER: As of Feb 1991, JoNelle Linnaus; 2202 Elmers Lane; Norfolk, NE 68701.

CHILDREN: Elbert Conger's obituary indicates that Charles and Harminney Conger were the parents of 6 sons and 6 daughters. Children names are listed in the book "The Conger Family of America" by Maxine Crowell Leonard."

COMMENT: Mrs. Irvin (Helen Wright) Miller of Foster, NE was a descendent. She claimed that her ancestor was Charles A. Conger, b. 1820 in Girard, IL who married, Katherine Harminey and had children: Elbert, Ellen, Ruth (Carmichael) and Mary (Raycraft).

[Note: While Charles A. Conger was not born in Girard, IL and the surname of his wife was, Erlewine, it does appear that Mrs. Irvin had most of her facts straight, including the names of the children and their husbands. Could Charles have lived in Girard, IL at one time? Other information in the Conger Confab article of Maxine Leonard appears to be in error and therefore is not quoted here. REH]
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. V, No. 4, Dec 1979)

Charles married Harmony Katherine ERLEWINE, daughter of Jacob S. ERLEWINE Sr. and Ruth CONNORS, about Mar 1845 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH. Harmony was born about 1825 in Ohio Co., VA, died on 26 Aug 1899 in Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., NE about age 74, and was buried in Aug 1899 in Eustis, Frontier Co., NE, Older Cemetery.

General Notes:
Harmony Katherine Erlewine

BIRTH: Abt 1825 in Ohio Co., VA in an area which later was in Wetzel Co., VA after 1835 when Wetzel and Marshall counties were formed.

NAME-CONFLICT: Earlyewine; Was the first name, Harminy, Harmony or Harminney? It is the opinion of Robert Guilinger that, Harmony is the correct way to spell the name.

BIRTH: She was 24 at the time of the 1850 census and 55 at the time of the 1880 census.

OBITUARY:
Died, Mrs. Harminy Conger, Saturday evening, Aug. 26, [1899]. She had but recently returned to Elmcreek where she formerly resided.

The funeral was preached at the residence by Rev. Medlin (Methodist) and the remains was interred at Eustis, [NE]. She was seventy-four years old.

She leaves four children, Ellen, who was with her; a son Elbert, who lives on the Round Barn Ranch; Ruth, N. Dakota; and Mary, who lives in Portland, Oregon.
(Source: "The Elmcreek Beacon," Elm Creek, Nebraska, Friday, September 1, 1899, Volume 11, Number 13 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

CEMETERY: Burial
Mrs. Conger, who lived at Elm Creek, was brought here Sunday and buried in the cemetery by the side of her husband.
(Source: "The Weekly Record," Eustis, Nebraska, August 31, 1899 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

1703 F i. Ellen E. CONGER was born about Nov 1845 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH and died after 1926 in Crane, Harney Co., OR.

General Notes:
Ellen E. Conger

BIRTH: Abt Nov 1845, she is listed in the 1850 census of Monroe Co., OH as age, 5.

OCCUPATION: School teacher in 1880 census; carpet weaver in 1900 census

NEVER_MARRIED: She never married.

RESIDENCES: June 15, 1880 (Census) Union Precinct, Dodge Co., Nebr.; 1899 (Mother's Obit.) Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., Nebr.; June 7, 1900 (Census) Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., Nebr.; Jan. 24, 1920 Census) Crane, Harney Co., Oregon; June, 1926 (Elbert's Obit) Crane, Harney Co., Oregon
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

Census: 1880, in Dodge Co., NE, Union Precinct, 114/115 Jun 1880, Roll 746, p. 488
Ellen Conger, f. 33, Boarder (Teacher) OH OH OH
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

Census: 1900, in Buffalo Co., NE, Elm Creek Twp.,97/98, 7 Jun 1900, Roll No. 917, ED 27, S.6, L.6
Ellen Conger, head, Nov. 1845, Carpetweaver, OH PA WV
Had not been unemployed during the last year; could read and write
Rented her house
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

BIOGRAPHY:
Ellen taught school and boarded at various times. In Elm Creek, Nebraska, Ellen boarded at the Conrad home. The Conrad grandmother had been gone for a while and her house left vacant. Ellen was going to live for the year in the furnished house. Mr. Conrad and his younger brother had been sent back from Omaha with their grandmother to help her with organizing the heavy work "the old ladies wanted done." Everybody at the Conrad house was already up when Ellen came in from the neighbors. Mrs. Conrad inquired as to why she was at the neighbor lady's home when she had a place at the Conrad house. Ellen told Mrs. Conrad that she was going to have to corral the bed bugs that had infested the place in her absence. His Grandmother Conrad drew herself up haughtily and replied "That is not possible, Miss Conger. We haven't one single bedbug in the whole house." "That is quite true," Ellen replied. "They are all married and have large families."

Ellen had brought her own milk cow. Mrs. Conrad had organized her grandsons into the school that milking cows was "men's work." Ellen grabbed a bucket and went to do the job when the time came. His younger brother (about eleven) told Ellen that it was too bad she didn't have a husband. Ellen's answer was, "Young Man, I have a dog that growls, a parrot that swears, a fireplace that smokes, and a cat that stays out all night. Why should I want a husband?" Mr. Conrad at one hundred and one said that to this day every time he sees a single older woman he thinks of Ellen's above answer and has a good laugh. Mrs. Conrad and her grandsons stayed a couple of months while she decided if she really wanted to leave Ellen in charge of her house in her absence.

During this period, a couple of his cousins did the following: They took the body of a centipede, the wings of a butterfly, the legs of a grasshopper, and the head of a beetle, and glued these together to form a weird creature. With the composite insect in a box, they called on Ellen. "Can you tell us what sort of a bug this is?" Ellen looked at the specimen quizzically and then looked at the boys. "Did it hum?" she inquired solemnly. "Oh, yes Mam," replied the boys. "Well, then," Ellen answered, "It is a humbug."
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

Census: 1920, in Harney Co., OR, 24 Jan 1920, Soundex Re. R. 1493, Vol. 6, Ed. 68, Sh. 5, L. 23
George W. Raycraft, head, 41, OH; Florence D., wife, 39, MA
Edna H., dau. 16, WA; Edris V., dau. 14, WA; Cecil, son, 12, WA
Josephine E., dau. 11, WA; Louise M., dau. 8, OR; Florence R., dau. 5, OR
George W., Jr., son. 3 9/12, OR; Charles H., son, 1 5/12, OH
Ellen Conger, aunt, 74, OH
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

1704 F ii. Margaret CONGER was born about 1846 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH and died before 1926.

+ 1705 F iii. Ruth Ann CONGER was born about 1848 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH and died after 1926.

+ 1706 F iv. Mary Jane CONGER was born in Apr 1856 in Illinois and died after 1926.

1707 M v. Saylor E. CONGER was born about 1852 in Indiana and died before 1926.

General Notes:
Saylor E. Conger

Problem: Was his name, Sailor or Saylor? He is listed as, Saylor in the 1860
census of Edgar Co., IL.

COMMENT: Not listed in brother, Elbert's, obituary.

1708 M vi. Elias CONGER was born about Apr 1853 in Indiana and died before 1926.

General Notes:
Elias Conger

COMMENT: Not listed in brother, Elbert's, obituary.

+ 1709 M vii. Elbert CONGER was born on 15 May 1868 in Girard, Macoupin Co., IL, died on 8 Jun 1926 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE at age 58, and was buried on 12 Jun 1926 in Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., NE, Elm Creek Cemetery.

1710 M viii. Charles Crogen CONGER was born from about 1869 to 1870 and died about 1870 about age 1.

General Notes:
Charles Crogen Conger

DEATH: Charles Crogen Conger died as an infant at the age of 16 months.

General Notes:
Levinah Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Margaret Atkinson

QUESTION: Was her first name, Levinah or Lavinia? It is the opinion of Robert Guilinger that the correct way to spell her name is, Levinah. A niece, daughter of Elias A. Conger used this spelling as do most Conger family group sheets.

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Levinah married Joshua DOUGHERTY in Dec 1840. Joshua was born in 1814 and died in 1891 at age 77.

General Notes:
Joshua Dougherty

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1869 in IL

CONFLICT: CFA I, p. 728, Joshua Doherty, b. 1819, d. 1891.

631. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 3 Jan 1824 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 11 May 1869 in Monroe Co., OH at age 45, and was buried in May 1869 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, New Cameron Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sarah Jane Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Margaret Atkinson

DEATH: According to Robert Guilinger, Sarah Jane Boughner died from the complications of childbirth of her son Michael.

CEMETERY:
Michael Boughner and his wife, Sarah Jane Conger are buried in Row 9, Position 4 (starting from the back left corner) of the New Cameron Cemetery, near Cameron, OH. The stone, a black obelisk, reads: OUR FATHER AND MOTHER (with 4 line verse below) [on one face]; MICHAEL BOUGHNER; BORN; APRIL 4, 1825; DIED JAN. 22,1894; AGED; 68 Y.9M.18D [on one face]; JANE; WIFE OF; M. BOUGHNER; BORN; JAN. 3, 1824; DIED; MAY 11, 1869; AGED; 45Y.4M.8D [on one face]
(Cemetery survey furnished by Ruth Shuck, confirmed by Nov 1994 photograph of the tombstone furnished by Delbert Henthorn.)

Sarah married Michael BOUGHNER, son of John Martin BOUGHNER II and Mary HARTLINE, in May 1846. Michael was born on 4 Apr 1825 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 22 Jan 1894 at age 68, and was buried in Jan 1894 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, New Cameron Cemetery.

General Notes:
Michael Boughner

PARENTS: John Martin Boughner and Mary Hartline

OCCUPATION: Justice of the Peace for Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH in 1882; recorder for county court.

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 49/49, 19 Jul 1850
Michael Bonah, 25, m. Cooper, $250, OH; Jane, 26, f. OH;
James, 3, OH; John, 1, OH
[Note: Living next door to his father, John Bonah who was at 48/48.]

PENSION-COMMENT:
A Michael Boughner signed Ephriam Henthorn's Declaration for Invalid Pension, 14 Dec 1865, in Monroe Co., OH.

CONFLICT: Some have reported that Michael Boughner was the brother of Ruth Ann Boughner, who married Joseph Henthorn and that their father is believed to be Martin Boughner. [Note: Richard Henthorn and Robert Guilinger agree that this is not correct. Ruth Ann Boughner was the aunt of Michael Boughner. REH]

MARRIAGE-RESIDENCES:
Michael married Jane Conger and they lived in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH.
(Furnished by: Delbert Henthorn)

COMMENT:
A Michael Boughner, Elder of Cameron Congregation of Christians in Monroe County, Ohio prepared and signed the Church Transfer Letter for William and Jane (Alee) Foggin Henthorn on 8 Nov 1868. This was prior to their move west to Arkansas.

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

LAND: Michael and Stephen Boughner both owned property on Main Street and Wood Street near Sunfish Creek in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Salem Twp., 235-247
Michael Boughner, 44, OH, farmer;
James M., 23, OH, farm work; John, 21, OH, farm work; Elias, 18, OH,
farm work; Margaret, 16, OH, housekeeper; Mary, 14, OH, help hskpe;
Julia, 12, OH, school; Thomas, 10, OH, school; Mazy, 8, OH, school;
Lavina, 4, OH; Michael, 1, OH

CEMETERY: Michael Boughner and his wife, Sarah Jane Conger are buried in Row 9, Position 4 (starting from the back left corner) of the New Cameron Cemetery, near Cameron, OH. The stone, a black obelisk, reads: OUR FATHER AND MOTHER (with 4 line verse below) [on one face]; MICHAEL BOUGHNER; BORN; APRIL 4, 1825; DIED JAN. 22,1894; AGED; 68 Y.9M.18D [on one face]; JANE; WIFE OF; M. BOUGHNER; BORN; JAN. 3, 1824; DIED; MAY 11, 1869; AGED; 45Y.4M.8D [on one face]
(Cemetery survey furnished by Ruth Shuck, confirmed by Nov 1994 photograph of the tombstone furnished by Delbert Henthorn.)

+ 1720 M i. James Milton BOUGHNER was born on 28 Feb 1849 in Ohio and died on 5 Feb 1925 at age 75.

+ 1721 M ii. John M. BOUGHNER was born on 27 Dec 1850 in Ohio and died on 27 Sep 1922 at age 71.

1722 M iii. Elias C. BOUGHNER was born on 30 Jun 1852 in Ohio and died on 13 May 1923 at age 70.

General Notes:
Elias C. Boughner

PARENTS: Michael Boughner and Sarah Jane Conger

Elias married Christina SUPPES. Christina was born in 1862 and died in 1938 at age 76.

General Notes:
Margaret Mary Boughner

PARENTS: Michael Boughner and Sarah Jane Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1869, in OH

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

1724 F v. Mary BOUGHNER was born about 1856 in Ohio and died in 1933 about age 77.

General Notes:
Mary Boughner

PARENTS: Michael Boughner and Sarah Jane Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1869, in OH

+ 1726 M vii. Thomas J. BOUGHNER was born on 14 Jun 1860 in Ohio and died in 1915 at age 55.

+ 1727 F viii. Mazie BOUGHNER was born on 14 Oct 1863 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 27 Mar 1952 in Ohio at age 88, and was buried in Mar 1952 in Beallsville, Monroe Co., OH, Captina Cemetery.

1728 F ix. Martha J. BOUGHNER was born on 18 Oct 1864 in Ohio, died on 4 May 1865, and was buried in May 1865 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, New Cameron Cemetery.

General Notes:
Martha J. Boughner

PARENTS: Michael Boughner and Sarah Jane Conger

CEMETERY: Michael Boughner and his sister, Martha J. are buried in the New Cameron Cemetery, near Cameron, OH. The stone, a black obelisk, reads: OUR BROTHER AND SISTER; Dear brother and sister; you have left us; Left a world of pain and care; Gone to heaven to be angels; And a crown of glory wear [on one face]; MICHAEL; SON OF; M. & J.; BOUGHNER; BORN; APR. 26, 1869; DIED; MAR. 29, 1891; AGED; 21Y.11M.3D. [on one face]; MARTHA J.; DAU. OF; M. & J.; BOUGHNER; BORN; OCT. 18, 1864; DIED; MAY 4, 1865; AGED 8M.16D [on one face] [Note: the age carved should have been 6M.16D. REH]
(Source: Nov 1994 photograph of the tombstone furnished by Delbert Henthorn.)

CEMETERY: Martha J. Boughner is buried in Row 8, Position 4 (starting from the back left corner) of the New Cameron Cemetery, near Cameron, OH.
(Cemetery survey furnished by Ruth Shuck)

General Notes:
Lavina Boughner

PARENTS: Michael Boughner and Sarah Jane Conger

Problem: Was her first name, Levina, Lavina or Lavinia?

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1869, in OH

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

1730 M xi. Michael BOUGHNER was born on 26 Apr 1869 in Ohio, died on 29 Mar 1891 at age 21, and was buried in Apr 1891 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, New Cameron Cemetery.

General Notes:
Michael Boughner

PARENTS: Michael Boughner and Sarah Jane Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1869, in OH

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

CEMETERY: Michael Boughner and his sister, Martha J. are buried in the New Cameron Cemetery, near Cameron, OH. The stone, a black obelisk, reads: OUR BROTHER AND SISTER; Dear brother and sister; you have left us; Left a world of pain and care; Gone to heaven to be angels; And a crown of glory wear [on one face]; MICHAEL; SON OF; M. & J.; BOUGHNER; BORN; APR. 26, 1869; DIED; MAR. 29, 1891; AGED; 21Y.11M.3D. [on one face]; MARTHA J.; DAU. OF; M. & J.; BOUGHNER; BORN; OCT. 18, 1864; DIED; MAY 4, 1865; AGED 8M.16D [on one face] [Note: the age carved should have been 6M.16D. REH]
(Source: Nov 1994 photograph of the tombstone furnished by Delbert Henthorn.)

632. Aaron A. CONGER was born on 1 Dec 1825 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 9 Jun 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE at age 66, and was buried in Jun 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE, Bohemian National.

General Notes:
Aaron A. Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Margaret Atkinson

QUESTION: Can anyone cite a source for a middle initial of "A." or the middle name, Atkinson? His mother was an Atkinson. JoNelle Linnaus points out that her mother said he did not have a middle name. She also points out that in the notice of probate for Elias Conger (1789-1869) his name is given as: "Aaron A."

Problem: Was the date of birth, 1 Dec 1825 or 1 Dec 1826? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists 1 Dec 1825, Cameron, Monroe, OH as does the family Bible.

BIRTH-DEATH: b. 1 Dec 1825, Cameron, Monroe Co., OH; d. 9 Jun 1892, Clarkson, Colfax, NE
(Source: Family Bible and tombstone - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

MARRIAGE: No marriage record for Aaron and Mary Jane Purtlebaugh has been found, as of Dec 1995. JoNelle Linnaus believes they were probably married in either Belmont Co., OH or Monroe Co., OH. The date of the marriage was 1 Apr 1845.

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, Aaron A. and Mary Conger married siblings, Mary Jane and George John Purtlebaugh, respectively, according to Douglas Schueths.

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 113/113, 23 Jul 1850
Aaron Purtlebaugh, 24, m. farmer, OH; Mary, 24, f., VA
Joshua, 1, m. OH
[Note: JoNelle Linnaus believes that the family surname in this census record is in error. She believes this is the family of Aaron Conger and Mary Jane Purtlebaugh, who did in fact have a child, Joshua, born in 1849. Next door to Aaron and Mary at 112/112 was Eliza Purtlebaugh, 40, with 6 children and apparently a widow. This was probably the mother of Mary Jane. Her parents were, Daniel and Eliza Mayhew Purtlebaugh. REH]

RESIDENCES:
born 1 Dec 1825 in Cameron, Monroe Co. OH;
1860 in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN;
1870 census in Monroe Co., MO;
1880 census in Champaign Co., IL;
1885 state census in Cuming Co., NE
Wisner, NE
1885-1891 or 1892 homesteaded in Keya Paha Co., NE (Springview)
Clarkson, NE

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

OCCUPATION: In 1870, he was a railroad man in Monroe Co. MO; later farmer

BIBLE: Data from Aaron Conger's Bible was recorded by this third wife. In 1969 the Bible was in the possession of his granddaughter, Josephine Conger Wagner, daughter of Elias Conger, b. 1854.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIBLE:
The Aaron Conger Bible has been passed down through the family. When Aaron Conger (1825-1892) married his third wife, Jane Mabe, about 1866/1867, the Bible was a gift to her. Jane died on 22 Jan 1888 at their homestead in Keya Paha Co., NE, possibly from cancer, although the frontier doctor did not diagnose it. In March, after Jane's death, Aaron Conger gave the Bible to Elias and Sarah Conger who were also homesteading in Keya Paha county. Elias and Sarah Conger passed the Bible on to their daughter, Josephine Conger Wagner. She in turn gave the Bible to her daughter, JoNelle Wagner Linnaus who shared copies of 5 pages from the Bible. The information is presented below as nearly as recorded in the Bible as possible. The front page of the Bible shows that it was printed by: PHILADELPHIA; J.M. StODDART & CO.; CINCINNATI: QUEEN CITY PUBLISHING CO. At the top of this page in long hand is written: Presented to Elias Conger From Aaron Conger March The 10 1888. The entries are in the hand writing of: first, Jane Mabe Conger (in a very nice style of handwriting) and second, Sarah Garner Conger (whose handwriting was not so pretty).

Page labeled: FAMILY RECORD
Aaron Conger was born in the year of our Lord Dec 1st 1825
Jane Conger was born in the year of our Lord Dec 27th 1846
[Note: a squiggly line is drawn across the page at this point and the hand writing style changes]
Mary Jane Conger was born in the state of Ohio. belmont Co. is the
daughter of Daniel and Eliza Partlebuagh. born the year 1824 feb 16.
Aaron Conger was born in the State of Ohio Monroe Co. in the year of 1825
and is the Sun of Elias and Margaret Conger Dec the 1, 1825
[Note: blank line]
Elias Conger was born in the state of Indiana. Bartholomew Co. in the year
1854 March the 2 and is the Sun of Aaron and Mary J Conger
Sarah. Elizabeth. Conger. was born in the State of North Carolina. in the
year 1859. August the 14 is the Daughter of John A. and Henrietta Garner.

Page labeled: BIRTHS
Porterfield Conger was born Dec 5th 1867
Anderson Conger was born Aug 15th 1869
Minnie M. Conger was born Feb. 6th 1870
Sarah C. Conger was born March 19th 1872
Alexander Conger was born Sept 25th 1873
William Conger was born June 16th 1875
John Conger was born March 12th 1877
Michael Conger was born March 13th 1879
Twin Infants was born Sept 11 1880
Burzilla Frances Conger " Jan. 23- 1882
Nettie Mary Conger " Dec. 23- 1883
Grover Cleaveland Conger Aug 7 1885
Grover Cleaveland Conger Died Oct 15. 1892

Page labeled: DEATHS
Twin Infants died Sept 11 -- 1880
Michael Conger Died Oct 13th - 1887
Jane Conger. Died January. 22th 1888
[Note: a squiggly line is drawn across the page at this point]
Mary J Conger Died May, 27th 1855
Age 31 years 3 Mo 11 days
[Note: a squiggly line is drawn across the page at this point]
Aaron Conger Died June th 9 1892
Grover Cleaveland Conger Died Oct 15, 1892

Page labeled: MARRIAGES
Elias Conger and Sarah Garner was Maried (sic) December the 18 1877
Samuel Captian Conger was born Aug. 7th - 1879.
Mary Etta Conger was born july the 8 - 1881.
Ida Bell Conger was born june 23 - 1883.
Gertie Ann Conger was born May. 15. 1885.
Elsie Lilly Conger was born Febu. 20 - 1887.
Rosa Mona Conger was born. March 20 1889
Rosa Mona Conger Died Oct 2. 1892
Gertie Ann Conger Died Oct 4. 1892
Elsie Lilly Conger Died Oct 5. 1892
Ida Bell Conger Died Oct 6 1892
Samuel Captian Conger Died Oct 7. 1892
Mary Etta Conger Died Oct 16. 1892
Elias Garner Conger was Born Oct 5 1893
Nellie May Conger was Born Feb 12 1895
Ray Mayhew Conger was Born Sept 13 1898
Josie Fannie Conger was Born Aug 20 1900
[Note: end of Bible records - Furnished by JoNelle Wagner Linnaus]

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Christian (Disciples of Christ)

DEATH: Aaron A. Conger died 9 Jun 1892 at the home of my grandparent's [Elias and Sarah Elizabeth Conger] at Clarkson, Colfax, NE. He had gone there to live with his four youngest children: John, Burzilla, Nettie, and Cleaveland. He is buried in the Bohemian National Cemetery at Clarkson, Colfax, NE, beside his six grandchildren and his son Cleveland.
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

Aaron married Mary Jane PURTLEBAUGH, daughter of Daniel PURTLEBAUGH and Eliza MAYHEW, on 1 Apr 1845 in Ohio. Mary was born on 16 Feb 1824 in Belmont, Belmont Co., OH, died on 27 May 1855 in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN at age 31, and was buried in May 1855 in Bartholomew Co., IN.

General Notes:
Mary Jane Purtlebaugh

Problem: Was her surname, Purtlebaugh, Purdlebaugh, Purtebaugh or Pertlebaugh? According to Robert Guilinger and JoNelle Linnaus the spelling is, Purtlebaugh and that spelling is used here.

PARENTS: Her parents, Eliza Mayhew and Daniel Purtlebaugh, were married on 8 Mar 1822 at Frederick Co., VA. I have a book, "I Am a Purtlebaugh," by Geraldine Alford, written in 1978, which uses the spelling with the "u". This seems to be the standard spelling. On census records in the 1800's the spelling varies. In the Conger family Bible, the surname appears to be spelled with an "a", or a "u" written on top of a vowel that was closed at the top.
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

RESIDENCES: Belmont Co., OH; Monroe Co., OH; Bartholomew Co., IN

BIRTH-DEATH: b. 16 Feb 1824, Belmont, Belmont Co., OH; d. 27 May 1855, during the birth of her 5th son at Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN, near Bethany, buried, Bartholomew Co., IN
(Source: Family Bible - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

CEMETERY: As of Dec 1995 no record of where she is buried has been found and no grave marker has been located. Many of the Purtlebaugh family were buried in the Lawton Cemetery, the South Bethany Christian Church Cemetery, or the Haislup Methodist Cemetery. These are located near Bethany in Harrison Township, Bartholomew Co., IN. The Methodist Cemetery is overgrown and impossible to get into.
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

1731 M i. Joshua CONGER was born in 1849 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH and died after 1860 in Indiana.

General Notes:
Joshua Conger

PARENTS: Aaron A. Conger and Mary Jane Purtlebaugh

DEATH: He died as a teenager in Indiana.

QUESTION: According to Douglas Schueths he was married to Mary M. Schocher on 5 Dec 1894 in Fremont, Dodge Co., NE.

1732 M ii. Charles Wever CONGER was born in 1851 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH and died after 1860 in Indiana.

General Notes:
Charles Wever Conger

PARENTS: Aaron A. Conger and Mary Jane Purtlebaugh

DEATH: He died as a teenager in Indiana.

1733 M iii. Captain P. CONGER was born about Mar 1852 in Indiana and died between 1920 and 1929 in North Dakoka.

General Notes:
Captain P. Conger

PARENTS: Aaron A. Conger and Mary Jane Purtlebaugh

MARRIAGE: JoNelle Linnaus writes: Jo Conger Wagner, a niece, had never heard of Captain Conger's marriage until I found the record in the Dodge County, Nebraska courthouse. By 1900 he was around Neligh in Antelope, NE and did not have a wife. Jo said that Captain eventually went to North Dakota, and from there her family heard that he had married a widow with several children.

COMMENT: The 1918 obituary of his half-brother, Porterfield M. Conger, lists his name as C.P. Conger of So. Dak. JoNelle Linnaus suggests that his middle name might have been Purtlebaugh.

+ 1734 M iv. Elias (NMN) CONGER was born on 2 Mar 1854 in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN, died on 17 Sep 1932 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE at age 78, and was buried on 19 Sep 1932 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, Laurel Hill Cemetery.

1735 M v. Daniel CONGER was born on 27 May 1855 in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN, died in Nov 1855 in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN, and was buried in Nov 1855 in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN.

General Notes:
Daniel Conger

PARENTS: Aaron A. Conger and Mary Jane Purtlebaugh

DEATH: Daniel Conger lived about 6 months after his birth and the death of his mother.

Aaron next married Ruth Ann SPRAGUE, daughter of Samuel Leatherman SPRAGUE and Jane TAYLOR, on 3 Sep 1855 in Bartholomew Co., IN. Ruth was born on 19 Feb 1831 in Ohio and died about May 1864 in Illinois about age 33.

General Notes:
Ruth Ann Sprague

BIRTH: 19 Feb 1831, probably in Belmont or Monroe Co., OH. She was the oldest of 9 children of the Samuel Sprague family which lived in those counties.

PARENTS-EMIGRATION: The Samuel L. Sprague family moved to Bartholomew Co., IN in April 1854.

SPOUSE: Ruth Ann Sprague was the 2nd wife of Aaron Conger.

CENSUS: She was 20 at the time of the 1850 census; she was 26 at the time of the 1860 census

DEATH: JoNelle Linnaus lists the place of death as, probably Illinois

REFERENCE: "Sprague Families in America"

1736 M i. Samuel Sprague CONGER was born in Mar 1857 in Indiana and died after Aug 1942 in Meade, Meade Co., KS.

General Notes:
Samuel Sprague Conger

RESIDENCES: May 1918, Mead, KS
RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1942, Meade, KS

1737 M ii. Aaron CONGER was born in 1858 in Indiana and died between 1870 and 1879 in Illinois.

+ 1738 F iii. Clarissa O. CONGER was born on 15 Dec 1859 in Indiana, died on 2 Dec 1899 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE at age 39, and was buried in Dec 1899 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE, Kearney Cemetery.

1739 M iv. Margaret CONGER was born in 1862 in Indiana and died between 1930 and 1939 in Deer Lodge, Powell Co., MT.

General Notes:
Margaret Conger

AKA: Maggie

CENSUS: age 18 at the time of the 1880 census

MARRIAGE: age 19 at the time of marriage

Margaret married George W. WARD on 27 Dec 1881 in Nickerson, Dodge Co., NE. George was born about 1858 in Iowa.

General Notes:
George W. Ward

MARRIAGE: George W. Ward and Margaret Conger were married on 27 Dec 1881 at the Elias Conger home in Dodge Co., NE.

+ 1740 F v. Martha Washington CONGER was born on 15 Feb 1863 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, died on 12 Dec 1934 in Wakefield, Dixon Co., NE at age 71, and was buried on 16 Dec 1934 in Wakefield, Dixon Co., NE, Wakefield Cemetery.

Aaron next married Jane MABE. Jane was born on 27 Dec 1846 in Tennessee, died on 22 Jan 1888 in Springview, Keya Paha Co., NE at age 41, and was buried in Jan 1888 in Keya Paha Co., NE, Rural Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jane Mabe

BIRTH: 27 Dec 1846, Tennessee
(Source: birth date from family Bible, birth place from censuses - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

SPOUSE:
Jane Mabe was the 3rd wife of Aaron Conger. She was 21 years younger so some readers of the 1870 census of Monroe Co., MO have assumed that she was the daughter of Aaron Atkinson Conger, rather than his wife.

NAME-CONFLICT: Jane Malee, CFA I, p. 4 & 530; Jane Mabes; Jane Mabe. JoNelle Linnaus lists, Jane Mabe and states the name is misspelled, "Malee," in CFA.

+ 1741 M i. Porterfield Mabe CONGER was born on 5 Dec 1867 in Sidney, Champaign Co., IL, died on 27 May 1918 in Ewing, Holt Co., NE at age 50, and was buried on 29 May 1918 in Tilden, Madison Co., NE, Tilden Cemetery.

1742 M ii. Anderson CONGER was born on 15 Aug 1869 in Missouri, died between 1935 and 1939 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, and was buried between 1935 and 1939 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, Laurel Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Anderson Conger

AKA: Anderson (Bush) Conger; Bud
Problem: Was his nickname, Bush or Bud? According to JoNelle Linnaus her mother always called him, "Uncle Bud."

NEVER_MARRIED: He never married.

RESIDENCES: May 1918, Neligh, NE

+ 1743 F iii. Minnie Mae CONGER was born on 6 Feb 1870 in Parker, Monroe Co., MO, died on 6 Aug 1942 in Pilger, Stanton Co., NE at age 72, and was buried on 8 Aug 1942 in Pilger, Stanton Co., NE, Pilger Cemetery.

+ 1744 F iv. Sarah M. CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1872 in Illinois, died between 1930 and 1939 in Fort Calhoun, Washington Co., NE, and was buried between 1930 and 1939 in Blair, Washington Co., NE.

+ 1745 M v. Alexander Mabe CONGER was born on 25 Sep 1873 in Champaign Co., IL, died between 7 Mar 1948 and 1952 in Ontario, Malheur Co., OR, and was buried between Mar 1948 and 1952 in New Plymouth, Payette Co., ID.

+ 1746 M vi. William Mabe CONGER was born on 16 Jun 1875 in Champaign Co., IL, died on 13 Apr 1958 in Grand Island, Hall Co., NE at age 82, and was buried on 16 Apr 1958 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, Laurel Hill Cemetery.

1747 M vii. John CONGER was born on 12 Mar 1877 in Champaign Co., IL, died on 6 Mar 1941 in Blencoe, Monona Co., IA at age 63, and was buried on 9 Mar 1941 in Blencoe, Monona Co., IA, Graceland Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Conger

NEVER_MARRIED: John Conger never married.

RESIDENCES: May 1918, Pilger
RESIDENCES: Pilger, NE; Blencoe, IA

OBITUARY: Fall From Bridge Proves Fatal to John Conger
Funeral services for John Conger, 64, were held Sunday, March 9, [1941] from the Congregational church in Blencoe, [IA]. Burial was made in Graceland cemetery west of Blencoe under the direction of the N.C. Gray Funeral home.

John Conger was born March 12, 1877. He grew to manhood in Nebraska. For the past six years he made his home with his niece, Mrs. Harry Nielsen.

Mr. Conger came to his death March 6 when he fell from the Sioux River trestle bridge. His immediate survivors are: Mrs. B.F. Bock, S.A. Conger, Alex Conger and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Foy of Pilger, [NE]. [Note: According to JoNelle Linnaus, Bill Conger also survived but is not listed.]

Mr. Conger was for years a resident of Pilger, moving to Iowa a few years ago. While in Pilger he operated a dray line.

Card of Thanks
The family of John Conger greatly acknowledge the kindness shown at his death and especially the Royal Neighbors of America.
(Source: The Stanton County News, published at Pilger, NE, Thursday, March 20, 1941, page 1 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

1748 M viii. Michael CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1879 in Champaign Co., IL, died on 13 Oct 1887 in Springview, Keya Paha Co., NE at age 8, and was buried in Oct 1887 in Springview, Keya Paha Co., NE.

General Notes:
Michael Conger

CEMETERY: Buried in Keya Paha Co., NE, probably in a rural cemetery about 8 miles west of Springview, NE.
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

1749 M ix. Infant CONGER was born on 11 Sep 1880 in Champaign Co., IL and died on 11 Sep 1880 in Champaign Co., IL.

1750 M x. Infant CONGER was born on 11 Sep 1880 in Champaign Co., IL and died on 11 Sep 1880 in Champaign Co., IL.

+ 1751 F xi. Burzilla Frances CONGER was born on 23 Jan 1882 in Joliet, Will Co., IL, died on 2 Sep 1946 in Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA at age 64, and was buried in Sep 1946 in Blencoe, Monona Co., IA, Graceland Cemetery.

1752 F xii. Nettie May CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1883 in Nebraska and died between 1900 and 1910 in Schuyler, Colfax Co., NE.

General Notes:
Nettie May Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Mary Etta on marriage license, of Saunders Co., NE
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

RECOLLECTIONS: Jo Wagner told her daughter, JoNelle Linnaus, that Nettie Conger was the only child of Aaron Conger and Jane Mabe and of Elias and Sarah Conger to survive the diptheria epidemic in Oct 1892 at Clarkson, NE. Nettie irritated Sarah Conger very much in the months that followed. So she went to live with someone else. Jo Wagner thought it was a relative. When Nettie married, in 1899, she was a ward of Joseph Samuel, who gave permission for her to marry. Joseph and Lucy Samuel witnessed the marriage. Nettie's address was given as Saunders Co., NE on the marriage license.
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

Nettie married Benjamin F. BROWN, son of B. T. BROWN and M. A. SWIFT, on 25 Dec 1899 in Fremont, Dodge Co., NE. Benjamin was born about 1873.

General Notes:
Benjamin F. Brown

MARRIAGE: 25 Dec 1899 in Fremont, Dodge Co., NE. When Mary Etta (Nettie) Conger and Benjamin Brown were married permission to marry was given for Etta Conger, age 17 (sic) by Joseph Samuel, who was her guardian. Witnesses to the marriage were Joseph and Lucy Samuel.
(Source: Marriage record - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

1753 M xiii. Grover Cleaveland CONGER was born on 7 Aug 1885 in Springview, Keya Paha Co., NE, died on 15 Oct 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE at age 7, and was buried in Oct 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE, Bohemian National.

General Notes:
Grover Cleaveland Conger

DEATH: died from diphtheria

AKA: Cleaveland; The Aaron Conger Bible clearly shows the name as Cleaveland, in 3 different entries. This spelling is also used on the tombstone.

633. Elijah Atkinson CONGER was born on 4 Feb 1828 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 26 Jun 1901 in Harlan Twp., Decatur Co., KS at age 73, and was buried in Jun 1901 in Harlan Twp., Decatur Co., KS, Vallonia Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elijah Atkinson Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Margaret Atkinson

NAME: E.A. Conger; Elijah A. Conger

MILITARY: Private, Co. C. 150th Illinois Inf. Volunteers Reg from 30 Jan 1865 to 16 Jun 1866, enlisting at Danville, IL and discharged at Atlanta Georgia; Apparently there is a Civil War pension record for which no source was given. Robert Guilinger has a copy of Elijah Atkinson Conger's Civil War Pension files.

BIOGRAPHY: E.A. Conger, b. 4 Feb 1828, Monroe Co., OH; m. 1852 [m. 10 Nov 1851] to Sivilla Ruble, b. Belmont Co., OH. E.A. served Co. C. 150th Illinois Volunteers. He went to Nebraska in 1866 after spending time in Monroe and Edgar counties, IL. Children: Levina, Isaac, Margaret, Lydia, Albert, Alice.
(Source: Ohio Records and Pioneer Families - Ohioans in Nebraska, Vol. 20, pg 84 - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: Monroe Co., OH; VA; IL; Dodge Co., NE; As of Sep 1884 Decatur Co., KS

Census: 1870, in Dodge Co., NE, Maple Pct., age 41
Census: 1880, in Dodge Co., NE, Maple Pct., age 52
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

RESEARCHER: JoNelle Linnaus; 2202 Elmers Lane; Norfolk, NE 68701, as of Feb 1991

OBITUARY: On Wednesday evening, June 26, [1901], Mr. E.A. Conger of Vallonia, [KS] died at his home. Over two years ago he received a parlytic stroke from which he never fully recovered, although able to walk about home and ride to town. Since January of this year he has been confined to the house and bedfast since February. He bore his suffering with patience and fortitude until death came as a release from earthly pain. The funeral was held at the house, after which he was interred in the Vallonia Cemetery.

Mr. Conger was born in Monroe County, Ohio, February 4, 1828. In 1860 he moved with his family to Virginia where he resided one year. He then moved to Illinois in which state he enlisted in the Army and faithfully served his country in it's most perilous need for more than a year. After the close of the war he moved with his family to Dodge County, Nebraska where he continued to live until he came to Decatur County, [KS] in 1884, where he has remained until his death.

On November 10, 1851 he married Miss Ruble who still lives to mourn his loss. There has been born into the home 7 children - 3 boys and 4 girls. Three only of which survive their father, 2 boys, Isaac and Albert Conger and 1 daughter, Mrs. David Coulter. During Mr. Conger's residence in this county, he has proven himself to be an industrious farmer and respected citizen. So long as he was able, he was a hard worker and a good business man. His absence will be long felt by the community.

His friends extend their sympathy to those who are left to mourn his loss.
(Source: Oberlin Hearld, 4 July 1901, Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

CEMETERY:
A photograph, taken by Mr. and Mrs. Fraley at the Vallonia Cemetery in Decatur Co., KS shows Patsy Fraley standing near 3 gravestones whose inscriptions are listed on the back of the photograph (left to right)

Mother; Sivilla wife E.A. Conger 1824-1908

At Rest; Elijah A. Conger died June 26, 1901; Age 73 yrs 4 mos. 22 days;
Co. C, 150th ILL VOL INF.

Levinah, Daughter of E & S Conger; b. July 26 1852 D Mar 28, 1889;
Age 36 yrs.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Elijah married Sivilla RUBLE, daughter of Isaac RUBLE and Lydia UNKNOWN, on 10 Nov 1851 in Beallsville, Monroe Co., OH. Sivilla was born on 23 Apr 1824 in Belmont Co., OH, died on 22 Nov 1908 in Harlan Twp., Decatur Co., KS at age 84, and was buried in Nov 1908 in Harlan Twp., Decatur Co., KS, Vallonia Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sivilla Ruble

AKA: her name is found spelled, Sivilla, Savilla and Sevilla. Robert Guilinger and Joyce Posey list, Sivilla. CFA I, Savilla.

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 134/134, 23 Jul 1850
Isaac Ruble, 58, m. farmer, $1200, PA; Lydia, 54, f. VA
Sevilla, 20, f. OH; Lydia, 19, f. OH; John, 11, m. OH
Caroline Pryor, 4, OH

Census: 1870, in Dodge Co., NE, Maple Pct., age 45
Census: 1880, in Dodge Co., NE, Maple Pct., age 56
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

PENSION:
DECLARATION FOR WIDOW'S PENSION.
State of Kansas
County of Decatur ss:
On this 3rd day of September, A.D. 1901, personally appeared before me,
H.F. Noyes Clerk of the District court, the same being a COURT OF RECORD within and for the county and State aforesaid Sivilla Conger, aged 77 years, a resident of the Vicinity of Oberlin, county of Decatur, State of Kansas, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Elijah A. Conger, who enlisted under the name of Elijah A. Conger at Danville, Illinois, on the Thirtieth day of January A.D. 1865, in Company "C" 150th Regiment Illinois Infantry Volunteers as a private and served at least ninety days in the late War of the Rebellion, who was HONORABLY DISCHARGED Atlanta Georgia, and died June 26th 1901. That she was married under the name of Sivilla Ruble, to said Elijah A. Conger, on the 10th day of November 1851, by Stephen Atkinson, at near Bellville, Ohio there being no legal barrier to said marriage. That she has not remarried since the death of the said Elijah A. Conger. That she is without other means of support than her daily labor. That the names and dates of birth of all the children now living under sixteen years of age of the soldier are as follows: None. That she makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll of the United States under the provisions of the Act of June 27, 1890.

She hereby appoints H.D. Colvin, of Oberlin State of Kansas, her true and lawful attorney to prosecute her claim. That her post office address is Oberlin, county of Decatur State of Kansas.
s/ Sivilla Conger
(Claimant's signature.)
Attest: s/David J. Coulter
s/Margaret Coulter
[Circular rubber stamp seal: U.S. PENSION OFFICE, Sep 7 1901]
[Note: The signature on the document is clearly, Sivilla Conger. The witnesses were: the daughter of Sivilla Conger, Margaret (Conger) Coulter and her husband David J. Coulter who lived in the Obelin, Kansas area. Stephen Atkinson, who officiated at the wedding of Elijah A. Conger and Sivilla Ruble, was probably the uncle of Elijah Conger whose mother, Margaret Atkinson Conger was the sister of Stephen Atkinson.]
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

PENSION:
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT
State of Ohio ss:
County of Monroe
In the matter of claim for Widows Original Pension N. 748076 by Sivilia
Conger widow of Elijah A. Conger Co. C. 150 Reg Ill Inf. Vol.

Personally came before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for aforesaid
County and State, Lydia Barker, aged 73 years, residing at Beallsville, County of Monroe, State of Ohio, and ___, aged ___ years, residing at ___, County of ___, State of ___, who, being duly sworn, declare in relation to the aforesaid case as follows: I was present at the marriage of Elijah A. Conger and Sivilla Ruble near Bellville Ohio on November 10th 1851. I personally acquainted with each of them for some time previous to their marriage and know from my personal knowledge that neither Elijah A. Conger nor Sivilla Ruble had ever been previously married.

I further declare that I have no interest in said case, and am not
concerned in its prosecution.
Signature of Affiant, or of
each Affiant s/Lydia Barker
[Circular rubber stamp seal: U.S. PENSION OFFICE, Dec 26 1901]
[Note: Robert Guilinger writes: Lydia Barker is thought to be the younger sister of Sivilla Conger. In this document the name is clearly written as Sivilla, with the dots over the letters "i" easily seen. The document states that Lydia Barker is from Beallsville, Monroe Co., OH and it clearly states that the marriage took place at Bellville, Ohio. We are not certain yet of the location of Bellville, OH. Lydia appears in 1850 census record of Isaac Ruble.]
(Pension Affidavit furnished by Robert Guilinger)

PENSION:
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT
State of Ohio ss:
County of Monroe
In the matter of claim for Widows Original Pension N. 748076 by Sivilla
Conger widow of Elijah A. Conger Co. C. 150 Reg Ill. Inf. Vol.

Personally came before me, a Notary Public in and for aforesaid County and
State, John Ruble, aged 64 years, residing at Powhatan Point, County of Belmont, State of Ohio, and ___, aged ___ years, residing at ___, County of ___, State of ___, who, being duly sworn, declare in relation to the aforesaid case as follows: I was present at the marriage of Elijah A. Conger and Sivilla Ruble at near Bellville Ohio on November 10th 1851. I was personally well acquainted with both of them previous to their marriage and know of my own personal knowledge that neither Elijah A. Conger nor Sivilla Ruble had ever been previously married.
s/ John Ruble

I further declare that I have no interest in said case, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Signature of Affiant, or of
each Affiant s/John Ruble
[Circular rubber stamp seal: U.S. PENSION OFFICE, Dec 26 1901]
[Note: Robert Guilinger writes: John Ruble is thought to be the younger brother of Sivilla Conger. In this document the name is clearly written as Sivilla, with the dots over the letters "i" easily seen. The document states that the marriage took place at Bellville, Ohio. John Ruble appears in the 1850 census record of Isaac Ruble.]
(Pension Affidavit furnished by Robert Guilinger)

PENSION:
GENERAL AFFIDAVITT.
STATE OF Kansas COUNTY OF Decatur
In the matter of Orig Wid. Claim No. 748076 by Sivilla Conger Widow of Elijah A. Conger, Co. C 150 Ill Inf Vol Reg
On this 23d day of December A.D. 1901 personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid county, duly authorized to administer oaths Sivilla Conger aged 77 years, a resident of Near Oberlin Decatur County Kansas aged --- years, a resident of --- well known to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn, declare in relation to aforesaid case as follows:

I am the above named claimant. All the Real Estate of which I am the owner is the North West Quarter of Section 8 in Township 2n of Range No. 27w which does not exceed in value $1200 and against which there is a mortgage of $600.00 with accrued interest and unpaid taxes. I own the following personnal property viz. 3 horses one cow and calf and 12 pigs all of the aggregate value of $130 and no more. This is all the property either real or personal that I own or have any interest in. Neither Elijah A. Conger nor myself were ever married previously to our marriage to each other. There is no one legally bound for my support.

My Postoffice address is Oberlin Decatur County Kansas
I further declare that I have interest in said case, and am concerned in its prosecution as claimant.
s/Sivilla Conger
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by the above named affiant; and I certify that I read said affidavit to said affiant and acquainted her with its contents before she executed the same. I further certify that I am nowise interested in said case, nor am I concerned in its prosecution; and that said affiant is personnaly known to me and that she is a credible person.
s/John C. Lathrop
Notary Public
my com ex Dec. 31 1903
[Circular rubber stamp seal: U.S. PENSION OFFICE, Dec 26 1901]
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

OBITUARY: Sivilla Ruble was born in Monroe County, Ohio, April 23, 1824 and died in Oberlin, [KS] November 22, 1908.

She was married to Elijah A. Conger November 10, 1851. To this union were born 7 children, 3 of whom, Mrs. D.J. Coulter of Oberlin, [KS], Isaac Conger of LaJunta, CO, and Albert Conger of Dakota, are living.

The family came to Decatur County, [KS] in September 1844. The husband died June 26, 1901. For the past 4 years Mrs. Conger made her home with her daughter, Mrs. D.J. Coulter. She was able to dress herself Sunday morning but during the day suffered considerable from the asthma, which had affected her since childhood, and Sunday evening she passed peacefully away. She had been since girlhood a faithful and consistent member of the Christian Church, and was held in high regard by all who knew her.

The funeral service was held at the Christian Church, conducted by elder A.W. Henry. Interment was in the Oberlin Cemetery [Note: this is an error. REH]. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a large number of friends. [Note: According to Robert Guilinger, the burial actually took place at Vallonia Cemetery, Decatur Co., KS, approximately 10 miles east of Oberlin, KS.]
(Source: Oberlin Eye, 26 Nov 1908 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

PENSION:
PENSIONER DROPPED.
United States Pension Agency
Topeka, Kansas
Jan 26 1909
Certificate No. 534. 925
Class Widow
Pensioner Sivilla Conger
Soldier Elijah A. "
Service Pv. C 150 Ill. Inf
The Commissioner of Pensions.
SIR: I have the honor to report that the above-named pensioner who was last paid at $12, to 4 Aug 1908, has been dropped because of DEATH, Nov. 22, 1908.
Very respectfully, s/Wilder S. Metcalf
United States Pension Agent
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

1754 F i. Levinah CONGER was born on 26 Jul 1852 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 28 Mar 1889 in Harlan Twp., Decatur Co., KS at age 36, and was buried in Mar 1889 in Harlan Twp., Decatur Co., KS, Vallonia Cemetery.

General Notes:
Levinah Conger

Problem: Was her first name, Levinah, Levina or Lavina? According to Robert Guilinger the name is, Levinah, which is the spelling on her gravestone in Vallonia Cemetery, Decatur Co., KS.

NEVER_MARRIED: She never married.

DEATH: stomach cancer

CEMETERY:
A photograph, taken by Mr. and Mrs. Fraley at the Vallonia Cemetery in Decatur Co., KS shows Patsy Fraley standing near 3 gravestones whose inscriptions are listed on the back of the photograph (left to right)

Mother; Sivilla wife E.A. Conger 1824-1908

At Rest; Elijah A. Conger died June 26, 1901; Age 73 yrs 4 mos. 22 days;
Co. C, 150th ILL VOL INF.

Levinah, Daughter of E & S Conger; b. July 26 1852 D Mar 28, 1889;
Age 36 yrs.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

+ 1756 F iii. Margaret CONGER was born on 30 Jun 1855 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 11 Aug 1941 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS at age 86, and was buried in Aug 1941 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS, Oberlin Cemetery.

+ 1757 F iv. Lydia A. CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1860 in Virginia, died on 14 Apr 1883 near Winslow, Dodge Co., NE at age 22, and was buried in Apr 1883 in Winslow, Dodge Co., NE, Logan Cemetery.

+ 1758 F v. Alice CONGER was born on 9 Aug 1862 in Bloomfield, Edgar Co., IL, died in 1884 in Hooper, Dodge Co., NE at age 22, and was buried in 1884 in Winslow, Dodge Co., NE, Logan Cemetery.

+ 1759 M vi. Albert Ruble CONGER was born on 9 Aug 1862 in Bloomfield, Edgar Co., IL and died in 1923 in Onida, Sully Co., SD at age 61.

634. Mary CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1830 in Monroe Co., OH and died in Bartholomew Co., IN.

General Notes:
Mary Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Margaret Atkinson

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, Aaron A. and Mary Conger married siblings, Mary Jane and George John Purtlebaugh, respectively, according to Douglas Schueths.

Mary married George John PURTLEBAUGH, son of Daniel PURTLEBAUGH and Eliza MAYHEW, in Jan 1847 in Ohio. George was born between 1826 and 1828 in Belmont, Belmont Co., OH, died on 21 Jun 1899 in Bartholomew Co., IN, and was buried in Jun 1899 in Bethany, Bartholomew Co., IN, Lawton Cemetery.

General Notes:
George John Purtlebaugh

AKA: Sevrge

Problem: Was the surname, Purdlebaugh (CFA I, p. 781), Purtebaugh, Pertlebaugh or Purtlebaugh? Conger researchers list the name as, Purtlebaugh.

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Green Twp., 6/6, 17 Aug 1850
George Pertlebaugh, 23, m. farmer, OH; Mary, 20, f. OH
Henry, 23, m. farmer, OH

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1869 in IN

General Notes:
Elizabeth Purtlebaugh

DEATH: Elizabeth died as a child. (CFA I, p. 781)

General Notes:
Julia Ann Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Margaret Atkinson

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1869 in OH

Julia married Richard K. WALTON, son of Jeremiah WALTON Dr. and Margaret STURGEON, on 15 Jun 1858 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH. Richard was born on 2 Sep 1836 in Salem Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
Richard K. Walton

RESIDENCES: Monroe Co., OH

OCCUPATION: Teacher; Principal of Clarington Public Schools, Clarington, OH; Probate Judge of the Monroe Co., OH Probate Court

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 510/510, (P.O. Round Bottom), p.
76, 6 Jul 1860
Rickard (sic) K. Walton, 23, m. teacher, /100, OH
Julian, 24, f. domestic, OH

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Salem Twp., 15-16
Richard Walton, 33, OH, teach school; Julia A., 34, OH, keep house;
William V., 9, OH; Jane A., 8, OH, school; Emma, 7, OH, school;
James, 5, OH, school;
Margaret Conger, 77, PA, live w/son
[Note: The census extraction shows Margaret Conger as, "live w/son." This is incorrect. Julia A. Walton was, nee Conger and the daughter of Margaret Conger. REH]

BIOGRAPHY: Richard K. Walton
Richard K. Walton was born on the farm now known as the Maury Farm, on Sunfish Creek, in Salem township, Monroe county, Ohio (owned then by his father, Jeremiah Walton), on the 2d day of September, A.D. 1836; and at the age of seven years, his father left his residence on the farm and moved his family to the town of Clarington, on the Ohio river, where he engaged in the practice of medicine for six years, during which time Richard was sent to school regularly to such teachers as were then to be be employed under the earlier school regime. At the age of thirteen, Richard was removed by his father back to the farm on which he was born; and from that time he labored on the farm, under the direction of his father, who for many years afterwards continued in his practice, as a successful physician. Richard, however, was sent to school only during the winter terms, which were short, lasting each winter about four months, this way he, by close application, became well versed in the common branches of English learning, and at the age of nineteen procured a certificate to teach the common schools.

His first advent into the school room, armed with his first certificate, was in the fall of 1855; wages, thirty dollars per month; length of term, six months. With the proceeds of his first winter's labor in the school room, he, by the consent of his father, attended a school at Woodsfield, Ohio, taught by William Wheeler, the next summer and fall. The former years labor in the same schoolroom was repeated the following year, and he again attended two terms of school at Woodsfield, taught by Professor John Moon, who was an instructor of great ability and learning; after which, on the 15th day of June, A.D. 1858, he was married to Julia A. Conger, the youngest daughter of Elias and Margaret (Atkinson) Conger of Monroe county, Ohio.

He taught school for one year following his marriage, at Cameron, in Adams township, and afterwards in various districts of Adams and other townships of the county, when in 186? (1861 perhaps) he was appointed school examiner by Probate Judge Sinclair.

In the fall of 1862 he was chosen by the board of education of the Clarington special school district principal of the Clarington school; resigned the office of schoool examiner in the spring of 1863, and thereafter removed, at the close of one term of school at Clarington, to his father's farm in Adams township, where he spent the most of his time for two years following, reading law under the instruction of the Hon. William F. Hunter, of Monroe county, Ohio; after which he was again called by the board of education to labor as principal in the Clarington school, at which place he was employed to labor as principal of the school, with the exception of one term, for ten years.

At the time of his marriage, and during all this period, six children were born in his family, four of which, two sons and two daughters, towit: William ?., Jane, Emma V., and James C., are now living.

After having been engaged in the profession of teaching, and meeting with success in this calling for more than twenty years, and being solicitous for a change from the schoolroom, he became a candidate for the office of probate judge, to which he was elected in the fall of 1878, and afterward, in the fall of 1881, was reelected to a second term of said office, of which he is now the incumbent.
(Source: History of Monroe County, Ohio; H.H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago and Toledo, 1882, page 32 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

+ 1764 M i. William Vernon WALTON was born on 7 Aug 1860 in Clarington, Monroe Co., OH.

1765 F ii. Ione WALTON was born on 31 Oct 1863 in Clarington, Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
Ione Walton

Problem: Some have said she was Jane A. Walton, b. Abt 1862. Maxine Crowell Leonard says she was Ione Walton, b. 31 Oct 1861 and married 6 Apr 1886 to North West.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Ione married North WEST on 6 Apr 1886. North was born on 20 Apr 1854 and died on 17 Oct 1895 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 41.

General Notes:
North West

RESIDENCES: North West was from Bridgeport, OH.

EMIGRATION: Moved to Chicago, IL in 1886
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 1766 F iii. Emma V. WALTON was born on 11 Mar 1863 in Clarington, Monroe Co., OH.

1767 F iv. Delora WALTON was born on 23 Mar 1864 and died on 28 May 1868 at age 4.

+ 1768 M v. James C. WALTON Dr. was born on 17 Jul 1865 in Clarington, Monroe Co., OH.

636. Stephen Laven CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1838 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 30 May 1895 in Stanton Co., NE at age 56, and was buried in Jun 1895 in Stanton Co., NE, Stanton Cemetery.

General Notes:
Stephen L. Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Margaret Atkinson

NAME: His middle name was probably, Levan. See the 1850 census for Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

MILITARY: Stephen L. Conger; Pvt., Co., E, 36 Reg't Ohio Infantry, Age 22 years. Appears on Company Muster-in Roll of the organization named above. Roll dated Marietta O Aug 26 1861. Muster-in date Aug 26, 1861. Joined for duty and enrolled: When, Aug 13 1861; Where, Woodsfield O; Period 3 years.
(Source: U.S. Military Service Record - Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

MILITARY: Stephen L. Conger; Pri, Co. E, 36 Reg't OHio Infantry, Age 22 years.
Appears on Co. Muster-out Roll, dated Wheeling, W.Va, July 27, 1865. Remarks:
Deserted Jany 31 - 63 at Louisville, Ky.
(Source: U.S. Military Service Record - Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

MILITARY:
A Vincent Ross did not return to Ohio after his enlistment. He went to Bowling Green, KY and it has been reported that he later moved to Indiana. Robert Guilinger states that he deserted at Louisville, KY on 31 Jan 1863 at the same time Stephen L. Conger deserted. They were both members of Capt. Warren Hollister's Company and their names appear on a Sept. 1861 roll as Vincent Ross, 21 and Stephen L. Conger, 22. [Note: The copy of this roster may have appeared in one of Catherine Fedorchak's volumes. There is no page number. REH]

RELATIONSHIP: The two soldiers who deserted, Vincent Ross and Stephen L. Conger were 2nd cousins, their common ancestor being, Cornelius Atkinson.

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1869 his whereabouts was unknown.

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

MARRIAGE: S.L. Conger, Dodge Co., Neb., age 34, b. Ohio, father: Elias Conger, mother: Mary [sic Margaret] Atkinson, bride: Frances Batia, Dodge Co., Neb., age 19, b. Illinois, father: John Batia, married: 23 Oct 1873, Witnesses: John Gordon, Pebble, Neb, Issiah Warwick, Pebble, Neb; By whom: Andrew Warwick, Minister of the Gospel, Where: Pebble, Nebraska.
(Source: Dodge Co., Nebraska, Marriage Book C, dated 25 Dec 1871 to 9 July 1877, 588 pages. This item on page 166. - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: 1880
Robert Guilinger reports that he found an S.L. Conger in the Dodge Co., Nebraska 1880 census, age 41, farmer, married to Frances Beebe, 27, with a son Frank, age 7. His older brother, Elijah A. Conger lived on a nearby farm with his family. Elijah was also in the same area in 1870.

CENSUS: 1885, in Dodge Co., NE, Hoop Village
Stephen C. [sic] Conger, 46, OH
Francis, 33, IL
Frank, 12, NE
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

An American Tragedy: Stephen Conger
Stephen L. Conger was born in 1839 near the small town of Cameron in Monroe County, Ohio and was the youngest son of Elias and Margaret (Atkinson) Conger. His father, Elias, was born in 1789 in Woodbridge, New Jersey and was brought west as an infant in 1790 by his parents, David (1767-1833) and Sara (Welch) (1769-1844) Conger. David Conger was a newly-commissioned officer in the U.S. Army and supervised the building of Fort Lindley near the present town of Prosperity in Washington County, Pennsylvania. This fort was one of about 200 forts erected, in the late 1700's, on the then western frontier for protection of the settlers against the attacks of Indians. David Conger also received a 500 acre grant of land about 3 miles southeast of Fort Lindley and he built a homestead there in 1791, which still is occupied today. The area around the original home, where Elias was raised, was later called Conger Station (now called Plumbsock) and included at one time a gristmill, blacksmith shop, hotel and over 20 residents. It also was a stop on the railroad built between Washington and Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, that went out of business in 1934.

Stephen's early years were spent on his father's farm, which consisted of over 200 acres. David A. Conger, born in 1818, was Stephen's older brother, who also lived on the family farm and married Catherine Lippencoat in 1840. Their first two children, Elisha born in 1841 and Charles born in 1843, were playmates of Stephen, when he was growing up. I'm sure Stephen viewed his older brother, David, more as his father and Elias, more as his grandfather, due to the large age differences. In September 1857, Elias received an offer for the bulk of his farm land, over twice the going price per acre, and he sold 180 acres retaining a smaller acreage around his farm buildings. David and Catherine Conger, with their seven children, then moved to Newport Twp., Washington County, Ohio, a few miles southeast of Marietta. The job of farming Elias' reduced acreage fell mainly on 18 year old Stephen and he performed this task for the next four years through the summer of 1861. The Civil War had then broken out and Captain Warren Hollister was recruiting Union Army volunteers in August 1861 for the 36th Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Stephen at this time was 22 years of age and was described as being 5 foot 10 1/2 inches in height with brown eyes and black hair. Patriotic feelings were running high and Stephen, along with many friends of his age, enlisted for a term of 3 years. No decision that Stephen ever made in later life would come to affect his life as this particular one.

The 36th Regiment OVI was initially commanded by Col. George Crook who would in later years gain greater fame as an Indian fighter in the West. Stephen was enlisted in Company E, commanded by his recruitment officer, Captain Warren Hollister, and trained at Summerville, West Virginia till about May 1862. In the next five months the 36th fought in five major battles, two of them included the second battle at Antietam, their popular Regimental Commander, Col. Melvin Clark, a prominent Marietta lawyer, was instantly killed (Col. Crook having been previously promoted to General at the Brigade level.)

The 36th was then ordered back to Charleston, West Virginia for a rest period of nearly three months in the fall of 1862. Morale in the regiment at this time was low and probably even lower in Company E since Capt. Hollister was absent for weeks at a time due to illness. Men started to desert and on Jan. 25, 1863 the 36th embarked on river steamers for Nashville. While docked at Louisville, Kentucky on Jan. 31, 1863, Private Stephen Conger deserted from the Union Army and became a man on the run. Make no mistake the charge of desertion is never removed by statue of limitations or general amnesty and remains permanently on a person's military record. Desertion was not treated lightly during the Civil War and many deserters who were caught received long sentences in a military prison and over 144 were executed.

What happened to Stephen L. Conger you might ask? First, he was not caught as far as we know. I doubt if he ever saw his mother or father or hometown of Cameron again, partly from fear of being apprehended there.

In November 1869, Stephen's father, Elias, died at age 80. The following year, in 1870, some of Elias' property was published in the local paper listing his heirs. Stephen, who I believe kept contact by mail with his older brother, David, was listed as unknown ... in the State of Nebraska. A check of the Nebraska Census records for 1870 and 1880 shows no record of a Stephen L. Conger so it is probable he lived there under an assumed name.

This is why I termed the title of this story, "An American Tragedy" in that one rash act could cut a person off from his family, hometown and friends for the rest of his life. Of course, the story could have had a different ending. I note that the three men listed above Stephen on the Company E roster (Coon, Clute, Carleton) who had also enlisted on the same day with Stephen were killed in a battle or died of wounds received in battle. Perhaps if Stephen had not deserted he would have been killed or wounded in one of 19 additional battles that his Regiment was engaged in through to the end of the Civil War. Don't you think that would have been the greater tragedy?
(Source: "Monroe OGS Navigator," April 1994, page 38 - written by Robert R. Guilinger, grandson of Margaret Conger Guilinger)

Stephen married Frances BATIA, daughter of John BATIA and Unknown, on 23 Oct 1873 in Pebble, Dodge Co., NE. Frances was born in 1853 in Illinois.

General Notes:
Frances Batia

AKA: Frances Beebe; Frances Batia, born 1854 in IL and married on 23 Oct 1873 in Pebble, Dodge Co., NE, according to Douglas Schueths.

General Notes:
Frank Atkinson Conger

ADOPTION: Frank Atkinson Conger was adopted. His parents were born in England, according to Robert Guilinger.

638. Elizabeth Ann CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1820 in Greene Co., PA and died about 1874 in Mount Vernon, Knox Co., OH about age 54.

Elizabeth married James RYAN on 13 Dec 1841. James was born about 1818 and died in 1844 in Iowa about age 26.

General Notes:
James Ryan

DEATH: Drowned in Des Moines River in Iowa while moving to a new home in 1844.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by
Robert Guilinger)

General Notes:
Roderick Ryan

NEVER_MARRIED: Roderick Ryan never married.

MILITARY: Civil War soldier
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Elizabeth next married William Penn SMITH on 7 Sep 1848. William was born on 7 Sep 1848.

General Notes:
William Penn Smith

SPOUSE: William Penn Smith was the 2nd husband of Elizabeth Ann Conger.

+ 1771 F i. Mary Jane SMITH was born on 3 Jun 1850 and died on 24 Mar 1900 at age 49.

639. Jacob Ervin CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1821 in Washington Co., PA, died on 4 Mar 1886 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO at age 64, and was buried in Mar 1886 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jacob Ervin Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Mary McVey

NAME-CONFLICT: Was the middle name, Ervin or Irvin (CFA I, p. 250)? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists both. Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Ervin.

Problem: Was the place of birth, Washington Co., PA or Greene Co., PA? On his family group sheet data, Maxine Crowell Leonard, lists Washington Co., PA. Ethel Conger Heagler also lists, Washington Co., PA.

RESIDENCES: 1870, in Princeton, Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Jacob married Miranda CONSTABLE, daughter of Abraham CONSTABLE and Elizabeth CLINE, in 1859 in Mercer Co., MO. Miranda was born on 5 Sep 1839 in Virginia and died on 3 Apr 1915 in Mercer, Mercer Co., MO at age 75.

1776 U i. Sinia N. CONGER died in 1873 and was buried in 1873 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

1777 F ii. Eliza A. CONGER was born in 1860 in Mercer Co., MO, died on 17 Feb 1861 at age 1, and was buried in Feb 1861 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Eliza A. Conger

DEATH-PROBLEM: 17 Feb 1861. Age at death per Mercer Co., MO cemetery book, 3 months, 7 days. Calculated birth date, Abt. 10 Nov 1860. This birth date is in conflict with that of her sister, Sarah Jane Conger.

+ 1778 F iii. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 19 Oct 1860 in Kansas, died about Jun 1935 about age 74, and was buried about Jun 1935 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 1779 F iv. Dora Alice CONGER was born about 28 Jan 1864 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO, died on 14 May 1913 about age 49, and was buried in May 1913 in Harrison Twp., Mercer Co., MO, St. Paul Cemetery.

1782 M vii. Ephraim S. CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1870 in Mercer Co., MO, died on 13 Aug 1910 at age 39, and was buried in Aug 1910 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

1783 M viii. George Aaron CONGER was born in 1873 in Mercer Co., MO, died in 1952 at age 79, and was buried in 1952 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 1784 M ix. Gaius A. CONGER was born on 26 Aug 1875 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO, died in 1959 at age 84, and was buried in 1959 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Bethel Cemetery.

+ 1785 F x. Emma M. CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1878 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO, died in 1964 at age 86, and was buried in 1964 in Harrison Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Oaklawn Cemetery.

640. David Washington CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1824 in Greene Co., PA, died in 1874 in Marshall Co., KS at age 50, and was buried in 1874 in Kansas, Morrison Cemetery.

General Notes:
David Washington Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Mary McVey

Problem: Was he born in Greene Co., PA or as listed on p. 119 of CFA I, in
Washington Co., PA?

David married Priscilla KRAFT in Ohio. Priscilla died in 1864 in Marshall Co., KS and was buried in 1864 in Kansas, Morrison Cemetery.

General Notes:
Priscilla Kraft

CEMETERY: She was buried in the first grave in Morrison Cemetery.
[Note: Probably located in Marshall Co., KS. REH]
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by
Robert Guilinger)

+ 1786 F i. Ellen CONGER was born in 1850 in Ohio and was buried in Buyman, , OK.

General Notes:
Edmond Conger

DEATH: Probably died at the age of 28.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

David next married Julia LEWIS in Kansas. Julia was buried in Frankford Cemetery.

General Notes:
Julia Lewis

SPOUSE: Julia Lewis was the 2nd wife of David Washington Conger.

+ 1789 F i. Ollie CONGER was born on 12 Sep 1866 and died on 9 Jan 1929 at age 62.

+ 1792 F iv. Sarah CONGER was born on 13 Apr 1870 and died in 1890 at age 20.

641. Cary Mc_Vey CONGER was born on 24 May 1826 in Licking Co., OH and died on 14 Mar 1898 in Gibson, Ford Co., IL at age 71.

General Notes:
Cary McVey Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Mary McVey

Birth: Batch #: 452002, Source Call #:
24 May 1826, Cary McVey Conger, Licking Co., Ohio

Cary married Rebecca MARRIOTT in 1847 in Ohio. Rebecca was born on 18 May 1821 and died on 12 Feb 1912 at age 90.

+ 1793 M i. William M. CONGER was born on 12 Jun 1848 in Ohio and died on 16 May 1928 in Normal, Mc Lean Co., IL at age 79.

+ 1797 M v. Elmer James CONGER was born in 1857 in Illinois and died on 21 May 1923 in Sibley, Ford Co., IL at age 66.

642. Elias Jackson CONGER was born on 24 Apr 1828 in Licking Co., OH, died on 8 Oct 1871 in Newark, Licking Co., OH at age 43, and was buried in Oct 1871 in Licking Co., OH, Bell Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Jackson Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Mary McVey

EMIGRATION: According to the biography of his son, H.W. Conger, the family moved back to Licking Co., OH from McLean Co., IL, Abt. 1865, when H.W. Conger was 8 years old.

Problem: A death date of 1873 has been given. The biography of his son, H.W. Conger lists the date of death as 8 Oct 1871 in Licking Co., OH.

Elias married Harriet Marinda MILLER. Harriet was born in 1830 in Licking Co., OH and died in 1906 in Licking Co., OH at age 76.

General Notes:
Harriet Marinda Miller

AKA: Miranda Miller

SPOUSE: After the death of Elias J. Conger she married Jonathan Frost, who died six years later. She then married George Lacey, who died Abt. 1894.

+ 1800 F iii. Clara Alice CONGER was born on 2 Feb 1856 and died on 21 Apr 1928 at age 72.

+ 1801 M iv. Harvey W. CONGER was born on 9 Nov 1857 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died in Aug 1932 in Licking Co., OH at age 74.

+ 1802 F v. Laura Belle CONGER was born on 4 Mar 1859 and died in 1932 at age 73.

+ 1803 M vi. Allen CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1865 in Ohio and died about 1934 in Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH about age 69.

1804 F vii. Harriet Ellen CONGER was born in 1848 and died in 1867 at age 19.

1805 M viii. William CONGER was born in 1862 and died in 1897 in Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH at age 35.

General Notes:
William Conger

NEVER_MARRIED-DEATH: William Conger never married. He was killed by a train near Coshocton, OH. (Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

643. Aaron Harvey CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1830 in Licking Co., OH, died on 8 Apr 1910 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL at age 80, and was buried in Apr 1910 in Towanda, Mc Lean Co., IL, Smith Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Aaron Harvey Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Mary McVey

EMIGRATION: Went to McLean Co., IL in 1859.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Towanda, McLean Co., IL, Baptist Church

CEMETERY: Smith Grove Cemetery is located two miles east of Towanda, IL.

BIOGRAPHY:
Aaron Harvey Conger was reared in his native county, [Licking Co., OH] and was educated in the typical log school house, with its [c]rude benches and wide fireplace. While his opportunities for acquiring an education were not of the best, he made the best use of them, and by extensive reading in after years he became a well-informed man.

He was reared to farm life, and remained at home assisting in the farm work until he was twenty-one years old. He then went to work in a woolen mill, and in three years mastered all its branches. Leaving the mill at the expiration of that time, he went to work for a stock buyer, raising and marketing his stock, and with him he continued four years. He first received eighteen dollars per month, but before leaving the employ of that gentleman he was getting fifty dollars per month.

Aaron saved his money and went to McLean County, [IL] in 1859, where he purchased eighty acres of land for $12.00 per acre. His acreage later totaled 280 acres. He also conducted a grain and coal business at Fletcher, a small station near his home, for many years.

Aaron Harvey Conger once ran on the Prohibition ticket as a candidate for the state senate, and polled a heavy vote. He was also a candidate for sheriff of McLean county and again polled a heavy vote. He always felt he would rather be beaten in a good cause than to be successful in a bad one.

In his township he served as collector a number of years, and for thirty years was a school director and took particular pride in his home school. He always gave special attention to the employment of competent teachers, and as a consequence this one school sent out more than twenty-five pupils who held responsible and prominent positions.

Aaron traveled quite extensively from coast to coast, and always felt he could learn much from every one with whom he came in contact. He was greatly esteemed in his community.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 5-6, - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
Aaron H. Conger, my father left Ohio in 1854 and came to McLean County, Illinois. He purchased his first land in 1860 and continued buying through the years as he and my mother raised their family. For many years he also conducted a grain and coal business at Fletcher, a small station near his home.

Father was a staunch temperance man and voted the Prohibition ticket for many years. He never lost an opportunity to speak against liquor and the downfall if caused.

Father and mother were members of the Baptist church at Towanda, Ill. They are buried in the Smith Grave Cemetery two miles east of Towanda where are also mother's parents, George C. and Julia Noel White and three of her brothers and two sisters.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Death: Film #: 170876, Page #: 953, Ordinance #: 31955
10 Apr 1910 at Newark, Lickin[g], Ohio
Problem: The information from the IGI does not agree with Conger family researchers, as to date and place of death.

Aaron married Ellen J. WHITE, daughter of George C. WHITE and Julia NOEL, on 28 Apr 1861 in Towanda, Mc Lean Co., IL. Ellen was born on 12 Oct 1839 in Tippecanoe Co., IN, died on 8 Jan 1927 in Cooksville, Mc Lean Co., IL at age 87, and was buried in Jan 1927 in Towanda, Mc Lean Co., IL, Smith Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ellen J. White

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Towanda, Mc Lean Co., IL, Baptist Church

RECOLLECTIONS: Ethel Conger Heagler said of her mother: "Mother's ancestry goes back to the Whites of Mass. Tradition says to William White of the Mayflower, and I have reason to believe this is correct. George White, who married Sarah Bumpas at Rochester, Mass. in 1728 had a son, George, b. in Mass., 1737, who became George White of the Revolutionary War in New York. He and his wife, Patience, and all their family were members of the church in Amenia, N.Y. (N.Y. Gen & Biog Record, Vol. 35, p. 203). Their oldest son, Nathaniel, b. 1759, was a sergeant in the Revolution. He married Hannah Finch in N.Y. in 1785 and they were mother's grandparents."
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

1806 F i. Mary Adeline CONGER was born on 28 Feb 1862 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL and died in Aug 1863 at age 1.

+ 1807 F ii. Clara Ann CONGER was born on 17 Jul 1864 in Towanda, Mc Lean Co., IL and died in 1915 at age 51.

+ 1808 M iii. Charles Cairnes CONGER was born on 25 Apr 1866 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL.

1809 M iv. Alfred W. CONGER was born on 14 May 1868 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL and died in Aug 1870 at age 2.

+ 1810 F v. Cora Alice CONGER was born on 13 Sep 1870 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 12 Jan 1895 at age 24.

1811 F vi. Bertice H. CONGER was born on 11 Dec 1873 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 13 Jan 1909 at age 35.

General Notes:
Bertice H. Conger

Problem: Was this person, male or female?

AKA: Bert H. Conger

Birth: Film #: 170876, Page #: 953, Ordinance #: 31957
1872, Bert H. Conger, at Newark, Licking, Ohio, son of Aaron Hargey Conger and Ellen White.

NEVER_MARRIED: Bertice H. Conger never married.

+ 1812 F vii. Pearle CONGER was born on 26 Apr 1875 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL, died on 18 Jul 1937 at age 62, and was buried in Jul 1937 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Masonic Cemetery.

+ 1813 F viii. Blanche E. CONGER was born on 21 Mar 1878 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 26 Feb 1931 in Holcomb, Ogle Co., IL at age 52.

+ 1814 F ix. Ethel C. CONGER was born on 12 Jan 1881 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL.

645. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 14 Sep 1834 in Licking Co., OH and died on 16 Aug 1914 in Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS at age 79.

General Notes:
Sarah Jane Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Mary McVey

Birth: Film #: 170876, Page #: 926, Ordinance #: 31029
14 Oct 1832, Sarah Jane Conger, of Norwalk, Licking, Ohio

Sarah married Douglas PIERSON in 1856. Douglas was born on 20 Oct 1835 and died on 10 May 1911 at age 75.

General Notes:
Douglas Pierson

RELATIONSHIP:
Douglas Pierson was a descendant of Abraham Pierson, a graduate of Oxford University, England who came to America in 1639. His son, Abraham Pierson Jr., b. 1641 in Lynn, Mass. was the first president of Yale University. He was a graduate of Harvard in 1662. His grandson, John Pierson, b. 1758 was a soldier of the Revolutionary War from New Jersey. He married, Sarah VanDyke, daughter of Arthur VanDyke and Nancy Schenck. His grandfather was Nicholas VanDyke a member of the Colonial Congress from Delaware.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

+ 1816 M ii. Edmond Mc_Vey PIERSON was born on 23 Jun 1859 in Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS and died on 13 May 1927 in St. Onge, Lawrence Co., SD at age 67.

+ 1817 M iii. Charles Murry PIERSON was born on 4 Apr 1862 in Kansas and died on 14 Apr 1929 at age 67.

1819 F v. Orral Gladys PIERSON was born on 16 Sep 1867 and died in 1939 at age 72.

General Notes:
Samuel Parker

RESIDENCES: Kansas

NO_ISSUE: Samuel and Orral Parker had no issue.

1821 F vii. Harriette Rachel PIERSON was born in 1870 and died in 1879 at age 9.

General Notes:
Harriette Rachel Pierson

Problem: Was her name, Harriette or Harriet? Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Harriett.

+ 1822 F viii. Ella Melissa PIERSON was born on 18 Nov 1872 in Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS.

647. James Madison CONGER was born on 15 Jul 1839 in Newark, Licking Co., OH and died on 24 May 1901 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL at age 61.

General Notes:
James Madison Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Mary McVey

Birth: Film #: 170876, Page #: 953, Ordinance #: 31956
1839, James Madison Conger, at Newark, Licking, Ohio

James married Sarah E. DANIELSON in Ohio. Sarah was born in 1849 and died on 25 Jan 1935 at age 86.

General Notes:
Sarah E. Danielson

Problem: Was her surname, Davidson or Danielson? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists both. (CFA I, p. 698) Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Danielson.

+ 1827 F iv. Orral Bertha CONGER was born on 27 Jan 1880 in Mc Lean Co., IL.

General Notes:
Edgar Bowles Conger

Problem: Was he born in McLean Co., IL or Macomb, IL? Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Macomb, IL.

MILITARY: World War I soldier; Capt. National Guard

648. Martha W. CONGER was born on 4 Jul 1841 in Licking Co., OH and died on 31 Aug 1922 in Mitchell, Wheeler Co., OR at age 81.

General Notes:
Martha W. Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Mary McVey

Film #: 170876, Page #: 926, Ordinance #: 31030
4 Jul 1841, Martha W. Conger, of Norwalk, Licking, Ohio

Problem: Was the date of death, 21 Aug 1922 or 31 Aug 1922?

Martha married Jacob L. BARNHOUSE on 3 Sep 1870 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL. Jacob was born on 5 May 1843 in Ohio and died on 12 Aug 1917 in Oregon at age 74.

General Notes:
Jacob L. Barnhouse

MILITARY: Civil War soldier, Co. G., 146th Illinois Vol. Inf., 1861-1865
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by
Robert Guilinger)

+ 1831 F i. Orral BARNHOUSE was born on 26 Jun 1871 in Mercer, Mercer Co., MO.

1832 M ii. William Allen BARNHOUSE was born in 1873 and died in 1883 at age 10.

1834 F iv. Aaron Riley BARNHOUSE was born on 31 Aug 1876 and died on 11 Sep 1876.

General Notes:
Aaron Riley Barnhouse

RELATIONSHIP: Peter Richard and Aaron Riley Barnhouse were twins.

653. George Washington CONGER was born on 23 May 1829 in Greene Co., PA, died on 28 Feb 1915 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO at age 85, and was buried on 1 Mar 1915 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

General Notes:
George Washington Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

Problem: Was he born in Greene Co., PA as reported by Joyce Posey or in OH as listed in the 1860 census?

MILITARY: Co. C 42 Mo. Inf.

Census: 1850, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., #36
Powell, James B., 28, OH; Hannah, 26, OH
Isaac, 5, OH; Hannah, 3, OH; Margaret J., 1, OH
George Conger, 21, OH
[Note: A George Conger was living in the household of James B. Powell.
The age of the George Conger on the census matches that of George
Washington Conger born 23 May 1829 in Greene Co., PA a son of Moses Conger
and Elizabeth Powell. Are they the same person?]
QUESTION: Is there evidence to indicate that this James Powell was related to Charles Powell who married Rebecca Conger?

COMMENT: At the time of the 1850 census of Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa there were three Conger and one Powell families living close together.
Enos and Jane (Strayer) Conger were Family #34
Elias Gregory and Rebecca (Patterson) Conger were Family #35
James B. and Hannah Powell were Family #36 with George Conger, 21, b. OH
John B. and Elizabeth (Atkinson) Conger were Family #37
Enos, Elias Gregory, John B. Conger and Rebecca (Conger) Powell were siblings. George Washington Conger was the 1st cousin, 1 generation removed of these Conger siblings. As of January 1996 it is not known whether James B. and Hannah Powell were related to their 3 Conger neighbors or to Charles and Rebecca (Conger) Powell who were Family #15 in Center Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.

Census: 1856, in Appanoose Co., IA
D.T. Stephens, 30, b. Canada, farmer, in state 6 years
Sarah, 22, b. PA
E.G., 3, b. IA; W.M., 1, b. IA
George Conger, 27, b. ?, in state 6 years
[Note: George Conger was probably George Washington Conger, the older brother of Sarah (Conger) Stephens. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: 15 June 1856, near Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, Geo. W. Conger to
Eliza C. Brown. Book 1, page 28
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 103 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA, Franklin Twp., 425/394
G.W. Conger, 31, farmer, OH; Eliza, 21, IN
Sylvanus, 3, m., IA; Sarah, 1, f., IA
Mary Brown, 17, f. IN [probably sister of Eliza]

MILITARY: In a county history of Chariton Co., MO there is a biographical sketch on the Congers, it starts with, "Elias Milton and George W. Conger, brothers, were born in the east." They both enlisted in the same Missouri company for the CivIl War as the same time and place.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Chariton Co., MO, Wayland Twp., 932-975,(Twp. 56, Range 20)
George Conger, 41, PA; Eliza, 31, Ind
Sarah, 12, MO; Moses, 9, MO; Harvey, 8, MO; Albert 4, MO
Laura, 1, MO
[Note: The place of birth of Sarah doesn't agree with the 1860 census. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1880, in Chariton Co., MO, Cunningham Twp., 105/105, taken 9 Jun 1880 by Lyman Andrews, Enumerator, page 635.
George W. Conger, 51, farmer, PA PA OH; Eliza, 41, keepshouse, IN TN OH
Sarah, 22, works out, IA PA IN; Moses, 19, laborer,IN PA IN;
Harry, 17, works on farm, IA PA IN; Albert, 13, works on farm; MO PA IN;
Laurie, 11, at home; MO, PA IN; Rhoda, 8, MO PA IN; George, 6, MO, PA IN;
John, 1, MO PA IN
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

BIOGRAPHY:
George Washington Conger was a farmer and Civil War Veteran. His grave marker at the Lakeside Cemetery in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO gives his name with the company in which he served. He died of "broncho pneumonia," contributed by "scuility and la grippe" of a ten year duration. J.W. Hardy, M.D. was the attending physician.

His physical description was: height, 6'1"; complexion, fair; eyes, blue; hair, fair.

He lived in Ohio from 6 years of age to 21, then removed to [Appanoose Co., Iowa and then] Putnam Co, MO, in 1865, then to Chariton Co., MO, where he lived the remainder of his life.

From his Civil War records, the Declaration for Pension states: "Enlisted in Co. C, 42nd MO Inf Vol, at Unionville, Putnam Co., MO 11 Aug 1864, discharged 28 Jun 1865 at Nashville, TN."

First applied for pension 9 Aug 1890 and on the General Affidavit he states: "I incurred Chronic Diarrhea while in service on Jan. 1, 1865 at Nashville, TN; went from Nashville to Tullahoma, TN, the night after I was taken sick and was sick at Tullahoma to Mar. 15 when we went to Shelbyville, TN. I did no duty that winter. I have been more or less troubled with kidney and bladder trouble ever since I was injured while marching on to steamboat at St. Louis, MO in Nov or Dec 1864. An ambulance was being hoisted on to the hurricane deck of boat and fell on our men, crushing me and some more of them to the deck."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 103 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY: According to Joyce Posey, the Lakeside Cemetery, at Sumner, Chariton Co., MO was at one time operated by the I.O.O.F.

CEMETERY: Supplement to Lakeside Cemetery, Sumner, Chariton Co., MO.
page 29 - CONGER, George Washington, burial Mar. 1, 1915, age - 85 years. (note below item- See page 13)
page 13 - CONGER, Geo. W. - Co. C 42 Mo. Inf.
[Note: George Washington Conger and his wife are buried in Block 5, lot 17, graves 3 & 4]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE:
The Chariton County Missouri Historical Society now has the probate records from the court house. From these records a listing of heirs of George W. Conger indicates that son, Moses Conger, and daughter, Laura Shaw, were both living in Washington state at the time of George W. Conger's death in Feb 1915.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: State of Missouri, County of Chariton ss.
This day personally appeared before me, the Judge and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Probate Court for the County of Chariton, the undersigned, Bert Conger, who, being by me, duly sworn, upon his oath say that to the best of his knowledge and belief, the names of the heirs of Geo. W. Conger late of the County of Chariton aforesaid, deceased, and their places of residence, are respectively as follows:
Mose Conger, son, Wash.[ington state]
Harv. Conger, son, Sumner Mo.
Bert Conger, son, Sumner Mo.
John Conger, son, Conway, Iowa
Sarah Stevens, daughter, Sumner, Mo.
Laura Shaw, daughter, Wash. [ington state]
Rodu Daughduily [sic, hard to read, overwriting on surname] Sumner, Mo.
That the said deceased died on or about the ? day of Feb. 1915 and that saide estate of said deceased does not exceed the sum of one hundred Dollars in value, as this affiant is informed and believes; that to the best of his knowledge, the said deceased died without a will so far as he know and believe; and that he will make....
(Source: Probate Court of Chariton Co., MO - furnished by Joyce Posey, extracted by Richard E. Henthorn)

BURIAL: Conger Burials at Lakeside Cemetery, Sumner, Chariton Co., MO Far Southwest Corner - page 13
Conger, Geo. W. - Co. C 42 Mo Inf - 1 Mar 1915 - age 85 year
Conger, Harve - 1862-1947
Conger, Almira Jaynes - 1872-1935
22 more graves and then
Conger, Madge - 17 Dec 1910 - 15 Jul 1979
Jim - 7 June 1910 - 2 Dec 1977
Married - 11 Jun 1932
(Unknown) Bert - 1886 - 1931
Location not indicated, page 23
Conger, Orval Ernest - May 19, 1933 - Pvt 11 Regt U.S. Marines
Conger, Aunt Rhoda - 1843-1931
Conger, Silas M. - Co. C. 42 Mo. Inf
Conger, Anna Mariah - d. Feb 7, 1899 wife of E.M. age 37y 1m 24d
Shaffer, Georgia A. - 1895-1968
, John F. - 1900-1968
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

George married Elizabeth Catherine BROWN, daughter of Sylvanus BROWN and Mary A. BURGIS, on 15 Jun 1856 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Elizabeth was born on 17 Mar 1839 in Indiana, died on 30 Mar 1924 in Cunningham Twp., Chariton Co., MO at age 85, and was buried on 1 Apr 1924 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Catherine Brown

PARENTS: Her parents were, Sylvanus Brown and Mary Burgis of Appanoose Co., IA

BIRTH-CONFLICT: It has been reported that she was born in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO. The 1870 census of that place lists the place of birth as, IN.

AKA: Eliza Catherine Brown, CFA II, p. 288; Listed as, Eliza, in various census records; Eliza Katherin[e] per Chariton Co., MO Index.

SIBLINGS: Mary Brown, age 17, the sister of Elizabeth Brown Conger was living with the Conger family in Appanoose Co., IA in 1860.

DEATH-CONFLICT: Was the date of death, 30 Mar 1924 or 1 Apr 1924? A cemetery index indicates, 1 Apr 1924.

CEMETERY: Lakeside Cemetery, Chariton Co., MO, page 31 of index: Eliza Catherine Conger, d. 1 Apr 1924.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY:
Lakeside Cemetery Record
Name: Eliza Catherine Conger [nee: Brown]
Date of burial: April 1, 1924
Place of Death: Cunningham Twp., Chariton Co., Mo..
Undertaker: G. Thorne, Sumner, Mo..

PROBATE: Probate record for Sylvanas Brown, father of Mary Catherine (Brown) Conger, wife of George Washington Conger. 481.0 Sylvanas Brown, died intestate, 30 Mar 1857 [or 1859], Appanoose Co., Iowa. Mary A. Brown was the administrator of the estate.

Estate inventory, was 40 acres of land, situated in Section 13, Township 67, Range 18, appraised at $200.00. One yoke of oxen, one wagon and one cow. The estate was insolvenet. Paper dated 2 Nov 1866, by S.M. Moore, Co-Judge.

The land was subject to a Life Dower for Mary A. Brown, who was entitled to 2/3 undivided. Paper dated 6 Aug 1866.

$187.72 was allowed to the widow and five children under 15 years old, for one year from the death of the deceased. Certified 15 Jun 1866 by S.M. Moore, Co-Judge.

There was a petition to sell the real estate dated 23 Jun 1866. And, Mary A. Brown sued John Brown et al. for her 2/3 share, filed 6 Aug 1866.

Expenses, $64.00, (including funeral, court costs, etc.)
[Note: Apparently, Eliza C. Conger and her husband, George Conger had an interest in this case. REH]
(Source: Appanoose Co., Iowa, Probate Records on LDS film, 1689942, #410 - read and extracted by Joyce Posey)

+ 1836 F ii. Sarah E. CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1859 in Iowa, died on 28 Feb 1949 at age 89, and was buried in Feb 1949 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO.

+ 1837 M iii. Moses CONGER was born on 10 Feb 1861 in Iowa and died in Nov 1932 at age 71.

+ 1838 M iv. Harvey William CONGER was born on 21 Apr 1862 in Iowa, died about 1 Jan 1947 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO about age 84, and was buried about Jan 1947 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

General Notes:
Alonzo Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

AKA: Alonzo; Lonzo

+ 1840 M vi. Joseph Albert CONGER was born on 18 Jul 1866 in Chariton Co., MO, died on 15 Jul 1931 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO at age 64, and was buried in Jul 1931 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

General Notes:
Infant Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

RELATIONSHIP: Rhoda Conger and a baby that died young were twins.

1844 M x. George Gafford CONGER was born about 11 Jun 1874 in Missouri, died on 27 Jul 1888 about age 14, and was buried in Jul 1888 in Chariton Co., MO, Stewart Cemetery.

General Notes:
George Gaford Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

DEATH: He died at a young age.

CEMETERY: Stewart Cemetery, Chariton Co., MO
CONGER, George B.[sic, G.] - d. July 27, 1888, age 14 y-1m-16da, son of G.W. and E.C. (Birth date calculated, Abt. 11 Jun 1874)
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

654. Mary Elizabeth CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1830 in Greene Co., PA, died in Adams Twp., Dallas Co., IA, and was buried in Dallas Co., IA, Earlham Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Elizabeth Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

AKA: Mary Elizabeth (Conger) (Early) (Howard) Dougherty

BIRTH: There may be some confusion about where she was born in 1830. Both PA and OH have been listed. The 1850 census lists, PA. According to Joyce Posey the 1860 census says she was born in Greene Co., PA. Maxine Crowell Leonard, in Vol. II, lists, Dec 1830, Greene Co., PA

MARRIAGE: Joyce Posey reports that she married William Early in Monroe Co., OH.

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, Mary Elizabeth and Lovina Conger married brothers, Solomon and John Howard, respectively. (per Jim Shea)

RESIDENCES: 1880, Madison Co., IA, with sons, Moses and Silas Howard.

CEMETERY: Joyce Posey thinks that the Earlham Cemetery is probably located in Dallas Co., IA.

REFERENCE: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 339 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Mary married William EARLY about 1848 in Monroe Co., OH. William was born about 1828 in Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
William Early

NAME-CONFLICT: William Earley

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH., Wayne Twp., 54/54, 24 Sep 1850
William Early, 22, m. farmer, OH; Mary, 20, f., PA
Perry, 1, m. OH

RELATIONSHIP-QUESTION:
This family was in the next residence after William Early, were they his
parents?
Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH., Wayne Twp., 55/55, 24 Sep 1850
Alexander Early, 52, PA, basketmaker
Nancy, 45, PA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: Appanoose Co., IA took a special census in 1851. A William Early, b.
Ohio, was recorded as a head of household, with one female, b. PA, and 2 males,
b. Ohio, living in that household. The census did not indicate ages, so it is
not possible to determine exactly who the other males were.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 1846 M i. Perry EARLY was born from 1849 to 1850 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 24 Oct 1917 in Joplin, Jasper/Newton Co., MO at age 68, and was buried on 26 Oct 1917 in Joplin, Jasper/Newton Co., MO, Fairview Cemetery.

Mary next married Solomon HOWARD Sr., son of Asa HOWARD Sr. and Unknown, about 27 Aug 1854 in Appanoose Co., IA. Solomon was born on 4 Mar 1813 in Cortland Co., NY, died on 13 Jun 1876 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA at age 63, and was buried in Jun 1876 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Livingston Cemetery.

General Notes:
Solomon Howard

OCCUPATION: Probably a minister.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 338 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

NAME-CONFLICT: Salmon Howard

SPOUSE: Solomon Howard was the 2nd husband of Mary E. Conger. He was first married to Serena.

MARRIAGE: Solomon Howard, 41, and Mary E. (Conger) Early, 23, were married on 27 Aug 1854 in Appanoose Co., IA. Book 1, p. 98.
[Note: Married by Wm. Monroe, Esq. or J.P., according to Jim Shea. REH]
(Source: Appanoose Co., IA Marriage Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE:
Salmon [sic] Howard, 41, to Mary Early, 23, Aug. 27, 1854, by Wm. Monroe, J.P., 4th column.
(Source: Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen, Centerville, IA, date 10 Jan 1934. There is a large article which relates all the marriages in Appanoose Co., Iowa from 1846-1855 - furnished by Dortha Walters to Joyce Posey)

Census: 1856, in Appanoose Co., IA, Franklin Twp., 90/100
Soloman Howard, age 45, m. in state 14 years, b. NY, farmer
Mary, age 25, in state 0 years, f. b. OH
Soloman Jr., age 14, m. in state 14 yrs, b. IN
Hanah, age 5, f., in state 5 yrs, b. IA
Syrene, age 2, f. in state 2 yrs, b. IA
Moses, age 1, m., in state 1 yr, b. IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., Iowa, Franklin Twp., 431/399, Livingston Post Office
Solomon Howard, 49, farmer, 7000/800, NY
Mary, 29, PA
Solomon, 18, IN; Mary, 13, IA; Hannah, 9, IA; Cerena, 6, IA
Moses, 5, IA; David, 4, IA, Simon, 1, IA
Perry Early, 10, OH
Sarah Berks, 7, IA; John Berks, 5, IA; P.J. Berks, 4, m. IA
Rhoda Conger, 17, domestic, OH
Alexander Powell, 19, farm laborer, OH
[Note: Perry Early was the s/o Mary E. (Conger) Early Howard and William Early (deceased). Rhoda Conger was the sister of Mary E. (Conger) Early Howard.
Alexander Powell was the s/o Charles Powell and Rebecca Conger (cousin of Mary E. (Conger) Early Howard. Berks children, relationship unknown.]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1870, in Appanoose Co., Iowa, 69/69
Solomon Howard, 57, farmer, NY
Mary, 40, OH
Levina, 18, IA; Moses, 15, IA; David, 13, IA; Simon, 11, IA; Silas, 10, IA
Sarah Burt [sic, Berk], 17, IA
Pinkiney, 12, IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: Appanoose Co., Iowa;
File #978; File Name: Solomon Howard
Kind of file: Estate
Adm/Ex: Mary E. Howard
Death date: 13 Jun 1876
File Date: 18 Jul 1876
Heirs: widow Mary E. Howard;
children: Rhoda Reed, John Howard, Solomon Howard Jr., Mary Warren, Hannah Corder, Syrene Howard, Moses Howard, David Howard, Simon Howard, Silas Howard
[Note: Rhoda, Solomon, Mary, John and Hannah were probably all children of Solomon Howard's first marriage to Serena.
(Furnished by Dorotha Walters to Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Livingston Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA. Rev. Salmon Howard - My Husband, died June 13, 1876, Aged 63yr, 3mo, 9da. Row 19
[Note: Livingston Cemetery is in Section 10, Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa, 9 miles southeast of Seymour, Iowa.]
(Source: Franklin Twp. Cemeteries, Appanoose Co. Iowa - published by Appanoose County Iowa Genealogical Society - in possession of Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Serena E. Howard

Problem: Was her name, Serene, Serena or Syrena?

Serena married John C. ADAMS in 1874 in Appanoose Co., IA. John was born about 1838 and was buried in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
John C. Adams

AKA: J.C. Adams

MILITARY: John C. Adams, enlisted in the 8th Iowa Cavalry, Co., L., July 23, 1863, discharged December 12, 1864, disabled.
(Source: Civil War Volunteer Roster, History of Appanoose Co., Iowa, 1878 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: J.C. Adams, 36 to Syrena E. Howard, 20, no date recorded. Book 6, p. 386 [Between Jan 1874 - Sep 1874]
(Source: Early Marriage Records 1847-1900, Appanoose Co., IA - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: J.C. Adams, farmer, Sec. 1, P.O. Cincinnati, Iowa, Pleasant Twp.
(Source: History of Appanoose Co., IA, 1878 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: J.C. Adams, 8th Ia. Cav., Row 20, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA [no other inscription information]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
David Howard

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA

EMIGRATION: Went to Nebraska

+ 1850 M iv. Simon Peter HOWARD was born on 11 Feb 1859 in Appanoose Co., IA and died in Oct 1910 in Sidney, Richland Co., MT at age 51.

+ 1851 M v. Silas HOWARD was born on 17 Feb 1861 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA and died on 27 Jun 1951 in Mullen, Hooker Co., NE at age 90.

General Notes:
Unknown Dougherty

SPOUSE: Mr. Dougherty was the 3rd husband of Mary E. Conger

Problem: Was the surname, Dougherty or Daugherty? Maxine Leonard in CFA II, p.
339 uses the "a" spelling.

656. Sarah Anne CONGER was born on 17 Feb 1833 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 23 Feb 1913 in Cunningham Twp., Chariton Co., MO at age 80, and was buried in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO.

General Notes:
Sarah Anne Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

Problem: Was she born in OH or PA? The 1850 census lists, OH. The 1856 census lists, PA.

Sarah married Delarmer Theodore STEVENS, son of Isaac Buck STEVENS and Elizabeth Maude DAY, about 30 May 1852 in Putnam Co., MO. Delarmer was born between 1824 and 1830 in Brockville, Leeds, Ontario, Canada and died in 1887 in Washington.

General Notes:
Delarmer Theodore Stevens

AKA: Delmare Theodore Stevens; Delmar Theodore Stevens, CFA II, p. 430

BIRTH-DEATH: Michael Winters lists, b. 1828, d. 1887.

CHILDREN: The Delamer Stevens had 3 daughters born after their son, Millard. It is not known if they died as infants or not. CFA II, p. 430.

MARRIAGE: LDS record page 5481 - Sarah Conger married Delonna [sic] Stephens, 30 May 1952, Putnam Co., MO. (d/o Moses Conger 1791/1802)
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: Sarah Conger to Delonna [sic] Stevens, 3 May 1852, Putnam Co., MO. Robert Guilinger lists the date of marriage as 3 May 1852.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Marriage Records 1850-1878, Vol. 1, p. 208)

RELATIONSHIP: The D.T. Stevens family of Canada were not related to the Stevens family connected to the family of John Conger Wright.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

OCCUPATION: Teacher in Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA. The first school taught was by D.T. Stevens, in 1849, in a cabin on the farm owned by F.A. Stevens.
(Source: Early Pioneer Stories of Appanoose Co. IA, p. 80 and History of Appanoose Co., IA, page 477. - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1856, in Appanoose Co., IA
D.T. Stephens, 30, b. Canada, farmer, in state 6 years
Sarah, 22, b. PA
E.G., 3, b. IA; W.M., 1, b. IA
George Conger, 27, b. OH, in state 6 years
[Note: George Conger was probably George Washington Conger, the older brother of Sarah (Conger) Stephens. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 1852 M i. Eli Gafford STEVENS was born on 4 May 1854 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 7 Feb 1927 in Dos Palos, Merced Co., CA at age 72, and was buried in Feb 1927 in Madera, Madera Co., CA.

+ 1853 M ii. William Murray STEVENS was born on 18 Dec 1854 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 5 Sep 1938 in Chariton Co., MO at age 83, and was buried in Sep 1938 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

1854 M iii. Franklin STEVENS was born about Jul 1856 in Iowa and died in 1923 about age 67.

1856 M v. Rufus Millard STEVENS was born about Mar 1862 in Iowa and died after 1938.

General Notes:
Rufus Millard Stevens

AKA: Miller; Millard Stevens; Rufus M. Stevens.

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1938, Brewster, WA

657. Lovina CONGER was born about 12 Feb 1835 in Ohio, died about 28 Nov 1879 in Appanoose Co., IA about age 44, and was buried about Nov 1879 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Livingston Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lovina Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

Problem: Was her first name, Levina or Lovina?

BIRTH: 1835 in 1850 Monore Co., Ohio census

Census: 1856, in Appanoose Co., IA, Franklin Twp., 9/103
Lovina Conger, 21, f., in state 5 yrs. b. OH
Perrez Easly, 5, m. in state 5 yrs, b. OH [Note: This is probably Perry
Early. He was a nephew of Lovina Conger. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, Mary Elizabeth and Lovina Conger married brothers, Solomon and John Howard, respectively. (per Jim Shea)

CEMETERY: Livingston Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA. Lovina Howard - wife of John Howard, died Nov. 28, 1873 [sic, 1879?], aged 44yr, 9mo, 16da. Row 18.
[Note: There seems to be an error in this cemetery data. The calculated birthdate is, Abt. 12 Feb 1829. Her brother, George Washington Conger was born on 23 May 1829. We know from the 1850 Monroe Co., OH census that she was born Abt. 1835. Age, 21 in the 1856 Appanoose Co., IA census supports the 1835 birth year. I think the error is in the death year from this cemetery extraction. It is more likely that she died in 1879 than in 1873. Probably part of the digit "9" was worn away. Using as the date of death, 28 Nov 1879 and the age information as found on the stone, her birth date calculates to Abt. 12 Feb 1835. Richard E. Henthorn]
[Note: Livingston Cemetery is in Section 10, Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa, 9 miles souteast of Seymour, Iowa.]
(Source: Franklin Twp. Cemeteries, Appanoose Co. Iowa - published by Appanoose County Iowa Genealogical Society - in possesion of Joyce Posey)

Lovina married John HOWARD, son of Solomon HOWARD Sr. and Serena FURNEL, on 26 Dec 1857 in Appanoose Co., IA. John was born on 28 Apr 1839 in Putnam Co., OH.

General Notes:
John Howard

MARRIAGE: John Howard and Lovina Conger, 26 Dec 1857. [No ages listed.]
(Source: Index to Grooms List Early Marriage Records 1847-1900, Appanoose
County, Iowa Marriage Book 2, p. 49 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1870, in Appanoose Co., IA, Franklin Twp., 66/66
John Howard, 31, OH, farmer
Lavina, 34, OH
Margaret E., 17, IA; Charles, 9, IA; Peter, 5, IA; John, 4/12, IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Margaret E. Howard

QUESTION-BIRTH: Was she born before her parents marriage? The 1870 census says she was born in Iowa.

1860 F iv. Annie B. HOWARD was born about 8 Oct 1868 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, died on 22 Feb 1869 in Appanoose Co., IA, and was buried in Feb 1869 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Livingston Cemetery.

General Notes:
Annie B. Howard

CEMETERY: Livingston Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA. Row 18. Annie B. Howard, d/o
J&L Howard, died Feb. 22, 1869, aged 4m 14da. Birthdate calculated Abt. 8 Oct
1868.
[Note: Livingston Cemetery is in Section 10, Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co.,
Iowa, 9 miles souteast of Seymour, Iowa.]
(Source: Franklin Twp. Cemeteries, Appanoose Co. Iowa - published by Appanoose
County Iowa Genealogical Society - in possesion of Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
John Howard

BIRTH: John Howard, age 4/12, in the 1870 census of Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA

1863 F vii. Dellie HOWARD died on 4 Jul 1877 in Appanoose Co., IA and was buried in Jul 1877 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Livingston Cemetery.

General Notes:
Dellie Howard

CEMETERY: Livingston Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA. Row 18. Dellie Howard, d/o
J&L. Howard, died July 4, 1877.
[Note: Livingston Cemetery is in Section 10, Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co.,
Iowa, 9 miles souteast of Seymour, Iowa.]
(Source: Franklin Twp. Cemeteries, Appanoose Co. Iowa - published by Appanoose
County Iowa Genealogical Society - in possesion of Joyce Posey)

662. Elias Milton CONGER was born on 4 Feb 1846 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 19 Feb 1929 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO at age 83, and was buried in Feb 1929 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Milton Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

CENSUS-COMMENT: The 1850 census of Monroe Co., OH doesn't list E.M. Conger. There is a Moses Conger, age 1 listed. Perhaps this was E.M. and the date which appears to have been a 1 was really a 4.

NAME-CONFLICT: Elias Milton (Silas) Conger in CFA II, p. 89; Milt in the 1880 census

Census: 1856, Iowa
E.G. Conger, b. 1846, OH
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MILITARY: Enlisted in Co. C, 42nd Missouri Volunteer Inf on 11 or 16 Aug 1864 at Unionville, MO along with George Washington Conger. He was sent to Nashville, TN. Described as being age, 18, 5' ?", grey eyes, fair hair, fair complexion.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Appanoose Co., Iowa, Franklin Twp. 67/67
Glicis M. Conger, 24, OH, farmer [sic, Elias M. Conger]
Margaret, 28, OH
Rhoda, 25, OH
[Note: The females were his sisters.]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS: Chariton County, MO was organized on 16 Nov 1820 from Howard County. County Seat: Keytesville, MO 65261. The county courthouse burned on 20 Sep 1864 and again in 1973. Many of the old county records were burned in the first fire.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1880, in Chariton Co., MO, Cunningham Twp
Milt Conger, 33
Rhoda Conger, 28, sister
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: What was the date of marriage? Some list 4 Apr 1886. The biographical sketch of E.M. Conger lists, 4 May 1886.

COMMENT:
Concerning the family of Moses Conger [and Elizabeth Powell which appeared on] pg 379 in CFA: It would seem another son should have been included in the family group -- Elias Milton Conger, b. 4 Feb 1846. Neither, George Washington [Conger born] 1829, nor Elias appear in the 1850 census of Monroe Co., OH with this family group, though all the rest did. Since George W.[ashington] left Ohio for Appanoose Co., IA at [the] age [of] 21, this probably explains why he wasn't with the family at the time of the census. It is possible that his brother, Elias, went with him or that Elias was a farm hand with another family. [Elias couldn't have been a farm hand. He was was 4 years old at thetime of the 1850 census. REH]

In a County History of Chariton County, MO, in a biographical sketch on CONGERS, it starts with: "Elias Milton and George W. Conger, brothers were born in the east," etc. They both enlisted in the same Missouri company for the Civil War at the same time and place. They are both buried in the same plot in Sumner, MO. Therefore, Elias [Milton] Conger is placed in this family.
[Note: Joyce Posey points out that they aren't buried in the same plot.]

Elias must have been better known as, Silas, as that is the name on his gravestone. [Note: This assumes that an error wasn't made on the gravestone. REH]

[Elias Conger] ... enlisted in Co. C, 42d MO Inf, Vol., on 11 Aug 1864 at Unionville, Putnam [Co.], MO (same day as, [his brother], George W.). He was described as being, age 18, 5', (?)"; eyes, gray; hair, fair; complexion, fair.

He and George received injuries from the same accident: Elias being crushed under a falling ambulance while boarding the boat at St. Louis. He was unconscious until sometime the day following the accident. [Note: This account doesn't agree with the account in the biographical sketch of E.M. Conger. REH]

No death date is given in any of the records. However, in April 1923 an affidavit giving his condition as being, 77 years of age and unable to dress and undress himself without the aide of someone on account of weakness and general disability of age. He may have died soon thereafter.
(Researched by Noel Wesley Conger of Brookings, SD)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 89 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: Joyce Posey believes his name was Elias Moses Conger. She states that his Civil War Record indicates that he was known as Silas, aka, E.M. Conger.

CEMETERY: Supplement to Lakeside Cemetery, Chariton Co., MO Conger, Silas M. - Co. C 42 Mo., Inf. [aka E. M. Conger b.1846; aka Elias M. Conger b 1846; aka Glias M. Conger per 1870 Iowa census and Moses Conger b 1849 per 1850 Ohio census - opinion of Joyce Posey]

Conger, Anna Mariah - d. Feb 7, 1899, wife of E.M. aged 37 year 1 mo 24 da.
(Source: Chariton Co., MO Historical Society - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

BIOGRAPHY:
E.M. Conger, a well known farmer and stockman of Cunningham township, [Chariton Co., MO] is a veteran of the Civil War and a pioneer of Chariton County. He was born in February, 1846, in Monroe County, Ohio, the son of Moses Conger.

Moses Conger and his wife were natives of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In 1851, they moved to Iowa, where they remained until 1866. They then came to Chariton County and settled on a farm in Cunningham township, which was four miles east of the present farm of E.M. Conger, the subject of this sketch. Moses Conger died at the age of 75 years.

E.M. Conger was reared on his father's farm and attended school in Iowa. He enlisted in the army Aug. 16, 1864, and served with the 42nd Missouri Volunteers. Mr. Conger enlisted in Missouri and was sent to Nashville, Tenn. While in the service he was wounded when a wagon broke down. When he entered the army Mr. Conger said he didn't have any money, but when he was discharged he had ten dollars more than the government paid him. Mr. Conger has always followed farming and stock raising. He now owns a well improved farm of 170 acres and he is a breeder of hogs, shipping two cars each year. Mr. Conger also raises cattle and mules.

On May 4, 1886, E.M. Conger married Miss Mariah Dillion, a native of Pennsylvania. To this union the following children were born: Orville, living in Idaho; Lola Belle, living in Chariton County; Everett, at home; Lizzie, living in Mexico; and Georgia A., at home. Georgia Conger was born in Sept., 1896, and is a college graduate. Mariah (Dillion) Conger died in 1898 and is buried in Lakeside Cemetery at Sumner [MO]. Both of Mr. Conger's sons served in the World War. Everett Conger served in the United States Navy for two years and made 14 trips overseas. Orville Conger served with the Marines and was in France for 18 months.

Mr. Conger is a Republican and a member of the Christian Church. He is a highly respected citizen of Chariton County and has a wide acquaintance and many friends.
(Source: History of Chariton and Howard Counties Missouri, by T. Berry Smith & unknown author, 2nd edition 1923, p. 558-559, found in the Missouri State Archives - furnished by Joyce Posey, and typed by REH)

LEGAL_MATTER: Apr 1923 Affidavit
He was 77 years of age and unable to dress and undress himself without the aid of someone on account of his weakness and general disability of age.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Lakeside Cemetery, Sumner, Chariton Co., MO. Elias Milton Conger, 83, d. 19 Feb 1929. [Elias Milton Conger and his wife are buried in Block 5, lot 10.]
(Source: Cemetery Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Elias married Anna Mariah DILLION on 4 May 1886. Anna was born on 14 Dec 1859 in Pennsylvania, died about 7 Feb 1899 about age 39, and was buried about Feb 1899 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

General Notes:
Anna Mariah Dillion

NAME-CONFLICT: Some list her surname as, Dillon. The biographical sketch of
her husband listed her twice as, Mariah Dillion.

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Where was she born? Some say Chariton, MO. The biographical
sketch of her husband says she was a native of Pennsylvania.

DEATH-CONFLICT: The biographical sketch of her husband lists the date of death
as, 1898. Others have listed, 7 Feb 1899 at the age of 37 years, 1 month, 24
days.

BURIAL-CONFLICT: Where was she buried? Some say Stewart Cemetery. The
biographical sketch of her huband lists, Lakeside Cemetery, Sumner, MO.

CEMETERY: Anna Mariah Conger, d. Feb. 7, 1899, wife of E.M., age 37y, 1m, 24d
(Source: Lakeside Cemetery survey, Sumner, Chariton Co., MO - furnished by
Joyce Posey)

1864 F i. Lola Bell CONGER was born on 31 Jan 1888 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO.

1865 M ii. Orval Ernest CONGER was born on 22 Nov 1889 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, died on 19 May 1933 at age 43, and was buried in May 1933 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

General Notes:
Orval Ernest Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Orville in the biographical sketch of his father.

MILITARY: Served as a Pvt. during WWI with the 11th Regt. U.S. Marines and was in France for 18 months.

RESIDENCES: Abt. 1923, in Idaho

CEMETERY: Supplement to Lakeside Cemetery, Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, page 23 -
Conger, Orval Ernest - May 19, 1933, Pvt. 11 REGT Marines.
(Source: Chariton Co., Historical Society - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

1866 M iii. Everett Milton CONGER was born on 2 Apr 1892 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, died in Jan 1972 at age 79, and was buried in Jan 1972 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

General Notes:
Everett Milton Conger

MILITARY: Served during WWI in the U.S. Navy for two years and made 14 trips overseas.

RESIDENCES: Abt. 1923, living at home with his parents, Cunningham Twp., Chariton Co., MO

CEMETERY: Everett M. Conger, 1891-1972, Lakeside Cemetery, Sumner, MO
[Note: The birth year is in conflict with the SSDI. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Everett
Social Security #: 496-07-2244
SS# issued in: Missouri
Birth date: Apr 2, 1892
Death date: Jan 1972
Residence code: Missouri
ZIP Code of last known residence: 65265
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Mexico, Missouri
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48092.101]

1867 F iv. Elizabeth Mariah CONGER was born on 19 Dec 1893 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Mariah Conger

AKA: Called Lizzie in the biographical sketch of her father.

RESIDENCES: Abt. 1923, Mexico, from the biographical sketch of her father. Could this be Mexico, MO?

1868 F v. Georgia Osta CONGER was born about 2 Dec 1896 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, died in 1968 about age 72, and was buried in 1968 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

General Notes:
Georgia Osta Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Some list a birth date of 2 Dec 1896. The biographical sketch of her father lists, Sep 1896. Cemetery extraction lists, 1895-1968

HEALTH_HISTORY: Georgia Osta Conger and her husband, John F. Schafer were deaf mutes.

NAME-CONFLICT: Georgia A. in the biographical sketch of her father.

EDUCATION: college graduate

CEMETERY: Georgia A. Schafer, 1895-1968; John F. Schafer, 1900-1968
(Source: Lakeside Cemetery survey, Sumner, MO - furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: Not found on the SSDI

Georgia married John F. SCHAFER in Feb 1923. John was born in 1900, died in Aug 1967 at age 67, and was buried in Aug 1967 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

General Notes:
John F. Schafer

HEALTH_HISTORY: John F. Schafer and his wife, Georgia Osta Conger were both deaf mutes.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Supplement to Lakeside Cemetery, Sumner, MO
Schafer, Georgia A. - 1895 - 1968 (d/o Silas M. Conger)
John F. - 1900 - 1968
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for John F. Schafer? If so, we now know the day and month of birth and the month and year of death. Note that there is a conflict on the year of death.
Individual: Schafer, John
Social Security #: 493-22-6702
Issued in: Missouri
Birth date: Jun 6, 1900
Death date: Aug 1967
Residence code: Missouri
ZIP Code of last known residence: 64681
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Sumner, Missouri
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.89417.144]

664. Moses D. CONGER was born on 9 Apr 1864 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 13 Jul 1947 in Hammond, Lake Co., IN at age 83, and was buried in Jul 1947 in Hammond, Lake Co., IN.

General Notes:
Moses D. Conger

PARENTS: Moses Conger and Lorinda Dale

ERROR: In the CFAs two Moses Conger are listed as one person. Moses Conger who was born 10 Feb 1861 and d. Nov 1932 was the son of George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown. Moses Conger who was born 9 Apr 1864 in Appanoose Co., IA and died on 13 Jul 1947 in Hammond, Lake Co., IN was the son of Moses and Lorinda Conger.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey and Richard E. Henthorn)

RECOLLECTIONS:
Keith Conger shared a photograph of this Moses Conger with Joyce Posey. The back of the photo is clearly labeled, "Mose Conger." Researcher, Jesse Powell knew this Moses Conger, born in 1864. He said that after Sevilla died, Moses could not care for the children and other family members took the children to raise.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESEARCHER: Jesse Powell; 402 E. Wheller; West Burlington, IA 52655 was interested in Moses D. Conger, born 9 Apr 1864.

MARRIAGE: Moses Conger married Sevilla McGee, 29 May 1889, in Putnam Co., MO. License issued on the 28th.
(Source: LDS Records, under Conger-Missouri - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: Marriage License; State of Missouri, County of Putnam
THIS LICENSE AUTHORIZES any Judge, Justice of the Peace, Licensed Ordained Preacher of the Gospel, or any other person authorized under the Laws of this state, to Solemnize marriage, between Moses Conger of the County of Putnam and State of Missouri, who is over the age of twenty-one years; and Sevillar McGee of the County of Putnam and State of Missour, who is over the age of eighteen years.

Seal. Witness my hand as Circuit Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder, with the seal of hereto affixed, at my office in Unionville, the 28 day of May 1889.
s/Dade Johnson, Circuit Clerk and Ex-officio Recorder,
by s/Noah Martin Deputy

State of Missouri ss.
County of Putnam. This is to Certify, that the undersigned an ordained Minister of the Gospel did at the residence of M. Powell in said County, on the 29 day of May ad, 1889, unite in Marriage the above named persons.
s/ William Andis

The foregoing Certificate of Marriage was filed for Record in my office, on the 30 day of May A.D. 1889, at 11 o'clock and --- minutes a.m.
By s/Noah Martin Deputy.
(Source: Extraction from the actual marriage record - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1900, in Putnam Co., MO, Lincoln Twp. HH#24
Moses Conger, Apr 1864, 36, IA PA KY
Sevillar, May 1870, 30, MO IN IN
Weltha, Apr 1894, 6, MO, IA MO; Muilda, Mar 1897, 3, MO, IA MO
Permelia, Feb 1899, 1, MO, IA MO
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1910, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp. HH#84
Daniel Jump, head of household, m, w, 54, single, IA KY KY, farmer
Moses Conger, hired man, m, w, 46, widowed, IA PA KY, laborer on farm, could read and write
(Source: microfilm of 1910 census - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1920, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., #38/38, 13 Jan 1920
Moses Conger, head of household, m, w, 54, widowed, MO [sic IA] US US, Farm laborer
Roy E. Conger, son, m, w, 15, single, MO MO [sic IA] MO, attended school in the last year
(Source: Microfilm of 1920 census - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1937, Unionville, MO, per the obituary of his step-sister, Mrs. Polly Ann (Powell) Miller Bills.

DEATH: Mose[s] D. Conger, Dies & Obit 8/6, published 16 Jul 1947, born 9 Apr 1864, died 13 Jul 1947, buried Hammond, Ind.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

OBITUARY: Moses D. Conger
Moses D. Conger was born in Appanoose county, Iowa, April 9, 1864, moved to Missouri when he was two years old. He spent practically all of his life in Missouri. He was converted and baptised in the Baptist church years ago.

He departed his life July 13, 1947 at the home of her [sic, his] daughter, Mrs. Mildred Martin, Hammond, Indiana, being 83 years and three months [and 4 days] at the time of his death after a lingering illness. He had been with his daughter 15 months.

He was united in marriage to Sevillar McGee in 1887 [sic, 28 May 1889]. To this union 9 children were born, four having passed away in infancy and one daughter being at the age of 32 years at her death, Mrs. Mary Scheer, Los Angeles, Calif.

He leaves now to mourn their loss four children and 5 grandchildren, one grandson who passed away in Hammond, Ind. -- Arthur Martin, being at the age of 21 years at his death.

The living are: Mrs. C.R. Calhoun, Kansas City, Mo.; Mildred Martin, Hammond, Ind.; Rilla Houdesheldt, Cincinnati, IA; Roy Conger, Ottumwa, Ia.

Grandchildren are: Wanda Mathis, Moberly, Mo.; Lucille Houdesheldt, Rockford, Ill.; Jorene Houdesheldt, Cincinnati, Ia.; Bonnie Calhoun, Kansas City, Mo.; Bert Leroy Conger, who is now in service, Ottumwa, Ia.; and a host of friends in Missouri.
(Source: Centerville, MO newspaper obituary (Putnam county), hand dated, 6 Aug 1947 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

QUESTION-RELATIONSHIP: Moses and Sevillar (McGee) Conger had a grandchild, Wanda Mathis, who were her parents?

QUESTION-CEMETERY: When and where was Moses D. Conger buried?

RECOLLECTIONS:
In January 1999, family researcher, Jess Powell, 402 E. Wheller, West Burlington, IA 52655, grandson of Michael Powell, related to Joyce Posey that he personally knew Moses D. Conger. "Moses was unable to care for his children on his own after Sevillar died in 1908. Moses left the children with relatives to raise, while he worked on farms to earn a living for the children's support. He did spend a great deal of time with his children." Jess further stated, "Moses was an outstanding woodsman, he showed my brothers and I many things about tracking and trapping of wildlife."
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Moses married Sevillar Mc_GEE, daughter of John R. Mc_GEE and Louisa Ann RICE, on 29 May 1889 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. Sevillar was born in May 1870 in Lincoln Twp., Putnam Co., MO, died on 7 Feb 1907 in Putnam Co., MO at age 36, and was buried on 8 Feb 1907 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Mendota Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sevillar McGee

AKA-SPOUSE-ERROR: Seville; CFA II, lists Sevilla McGee as the 2nd spouse of Moses Conger (Joyce Posey and Richard E. Henthorn believe he was only married once). CFA II, p. 169, Sevillar McGee. Sevillar McGee in the obituary of Moses D. Conger. Sevilla (McGee) Conger. Savilla in the 1880 census of Putnam Co., MO. Savillard McGee Conger; Sivillard.

QUESTION: What was the first name of this person?

OBITUARY:
Mrs. Mose [sic] Conger of Howland died Friday and was interred at the Mendota Cemetery Saturday at 3 o'clock. [d. 8 Feb 1907]
(Source: Unionville Republican, 20 Feb 1907 - furnished by Joyce Posey]

CEMETERY: Sirvillard Conger (Mrs. Moses) died 7 Feb 1907, no headstone
(Source: Mendota Cemetery Records, Mendota, Putnam Co., MO - funished by Joyce Posey)

DEATH:
Mrs. Mose Conger, Mendota item, buried Mendota, published 20 Feb 1907.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: Appanoose Co., Iowa - Probate Records - Estates, Guardianship & Trusts - file # 8679; dated 2 March 1961
Savillard McGee Conger was the deceased sister of Laura McGee Purkypille and sister-in-law of William Purkypille. No children were born to William & Laura.

William d. 16 June 1958; Laura died 24 Jan 1961. They owned a home at 529 North Third Street; Centerville, IA.

Nieces & Nephews were named in Laura Purkeypille's estate:
Mildred Martin, 5342 Sohl Ave., Hammond, Indiana.
Wealtha Moberly, 1200 E.23rd St. North Kansas City, Mo..
Rilla Houdeshelt, Cincinnati, Iowa and
Roy Conger, 123 South Cooper St., Ottumwa, Iowa;
all over 21 years of age and being the children of Savillard McGee Conger.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Weltha Conger

PARENTS: Moses D. Conger and Sevillar McGee

DEATH-ERROR: Died in infancy according to CFA. Named in the Mar 1961 Will of her aunt, Laura (McGee) Purkypille.

NAME-CONFLICT: Wealtha Moberly in Will of her aunt.

NAME-PROBATE-RESIDENCES: Named in the Will of her aunt, Laura (McGee) Purkypille. As of Mar 1961, Wealtha Moberly of 1200 E. 23rd Street, North Kansas City, MO.

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1976, Mrs. Weltha Moberly, North Kansas City, MO

General Notes:
Muilda Conger

PARENTS: Moses D. Conger and Sevillar McGee

BIRTH:
Father: Moses Conger, b. MO, age 30, farmer
Mother: Ennis S. Conger, b. MO, age 27, (nee: Neagle - per researcher this is a typo)
Child: b. 7 Mar 1897, female, 6th child
Attendant: R.L. St. John
[Note: Could be Mildred (Conger) Martin.]
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Register of Births, Vol. B, #3086, 25 Mar 1897 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Permelia Conger

PARENTS: Moses D. Conger and Sevillar McGee

DEATH: Died in infancy

General Notes:
Unknown Conger

PARENTS: Moses D. Conger and Sevillar McGee

DEATH: Died in infancy

1873 F v. Mary CONGER was born about 1899 and died on 9 May 1932 in Los Angeles, , CA about age 33.

General Notes:
Mary Conger

PARENTS: Moses D. Conger and Sevillar McGee

DEATH: Died at the age of 32 years.

RESIDENCES: Mrs. Mary Scheer, Los Angeles, CA

DEATH: Mary (Conger) Sheer, born Abt. 1899 died in Los Angeles, CA on 9 May 1932 at the age of 33.
(Source: California State Death File #41904 - http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com - furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 1876 F viii. Rilla E. CONGER was born on 5 Sep 1901 in Kirksville, Adair Co., MO, died on 23 Mar 1976 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA at age 74, and was buried on 26 Mar 1976 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 1877 M ix. Roy E. CONGER was born on 14 Mar 1904 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, died on 7 Jul 1999 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA at age 95, and was buried on 9 Jul 1999 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, Shaul Cemetery.

665. Elias CONGER was born in 1826 in Pennsylvania, died on 9 Aug 1865 in Pennsylvania at age 39, and was buried in Aug 1865 in Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA, Upper Ten Mile Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Conger

LAND-PROBATE: Elias Conger inherited a 103 acre farm from his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mattox in the late 1850's (Probated in 1859). Probably located near Hackney's Mill, near Amity, Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

CHILDREN: According to Robert Guilinger, Maxine Leonard lists four children of Elias Conger, b. 1826, in Conger Family of America, Vol. II. The 1860 census doesn't list any of these children. Can anyone cite a source for these children being listed as offspring of Elias Conger?
Winfield Scott Conger, b. 8 Oct 1852, Washington Co., PA
d. 2 Jun 1855, Washington Co., PA
George Allison Conger, b. 26 Jun 1854, Washington Co., PA
d. 31 Mar 1855, Washington Co., PA
Sarah Ann Conger, b. 25 Mar 1856, Washington Co., PA
d. 3 Apr 1858, Washington Co., PA
Della Florence Conger, b. 24 Feb 1863, Washington Co., PA
d. 3 Apr 1866, Washington Co., PA
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

CHILDREN-BIRTH-DEATH: The first two children were born at Alton, IL; all died at Conger, PA. Listed were: Winfield, George, Sarah, and Della. (CFA I, p. 141)

Census: 1860, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., 14 Jul 1860, 12/724
Elias Conger, farmer, 33, PA, $2500/300; Anna, 31, PA
Mary, 2, PA
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

MILITARY: Killed in the Civil War

CEMETERY: In 1987 Robert Guilinger discovered the grave of Elias Conger in a small un-named rural cemetery in southeastern Washington Co., PA. The gravestone clearly reads, Elias Conger, 1826-1865. The name of the wife of Elias Conger was not listed on the headstone or any adjacent stone. There was room on either side of the grave of Elias for another person to be buried there.

BIOGRAPHY:
Elias Conger (1826-1865) was the first born son of David Conger (12 Jan 1804-30 Jun 1892) and his first wife, Nancy Mattox (1806-1826), who died in child-birth or shortly thereafter from complications of child-birth.

Elias was born, apparently in the latter half of 1826, and it is not known for sure who raised him. David, his father, married again in about 1829. The second wife, Maria Palmer (1807-1832), passed away in 1832. David married his third wife, Mary Bell (9 May 1811-6 Sep 1889), on 30 Aug 1934 and she remained his wife for 55 years until her death in 1889.

Elias may have been raised by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mattox, as he inherited a 103 acre farm from them in the late 1850's (probated in 1859). It is believed that this farm was located near Hackney's Mill, near Amity, Morris Twp., Washington county, Pennsylvania.

Elias is thought to have married Anna (Unknown), b. abt. 1829, around 1857. They had a first born daughter, Mary Lorinda, in about 1858 (Abt. 1858-2 Mar 1922). In the 1860 census of Morris Twp., Washington county, PA Elias is listed as a farmer, age 33, with a farm valued at $2500 and having $300 savings. He is listed with wife, Anna, age 31 and daughter, Mary, age 2. All were listed as born in Pennsylvania.

Some accounts in Washington county, PA list Elias Conger as having died in the Civil War, which seems logical since he died in 1865. This date of death is substantiated by information found at the gravesite of Elias Conger. In 1987, the author found the grave of Elias Conger in a small, un-named rural cemetery in southeastern Washington county, Pennsylvania. The gravestone clearly reads, Elias Conger, 1826-1865. As of August 1999, researchers have been unable to confirm military service in any of the Pennsylvania units during the Civil War. A request is pending with the National Archives to see if he may have served in a Union Army unit from adjoining West Virginia.

Elias and Anna are believed to have had two more children after the birth of Mary Lorinda in 1858, namely:

John Lincoln Conger, (Oct 1860-16 Jan 1921) born near Hackney's Mill,
Morris Twp., Washington County, PA

Belle (or Isabelle) Conger, (Dec 1862-?) born in Washington County, PA

The date of birth of Belle (or Isabelle) came from census data (1870, 1880, 1900, 1910). Belle was raised by her Grand-Uncle and Aunt, Ephraim Conger (8 Jan 1809-Abt. 20 Nov 1893) and Eleanor Iams (2 Apr 1815-24 Feb 1907). They had a larger prosperous farm and were known to take in relatives, who had lost one or more of their parents. Belle married A. Curtis Horn after 1880 and apparently they had no children. Belle and A. Curtis Horn moved from Washington county, PA and resided in Crawford county, PA (near Meadville) at the time of the 1900 and 1910 census. There were no children listed in either census.

Mary Lorinda Conger married John L. Horn (8 Nov 1849-10 Jan 1929) on 24 Dec 1878. At the time this article was written it is not known if John L. Horn and A. Curtis Horn were related.
(Written by Robert Guilinger, 5 August 1999)

CEMETERY: According to David M. Dodd, Elias and Anne Conger are buried at the Upper Ten Mile Cemetery, near Prosperity, Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA

CEMETERY-COMMENT:
David M. Dodd wrote to Robert Guilinger, "... I believe that the Morris Tws. map showing the Elias Conger farm with the Cemetery three miles east is the same Cemetery as that on the West Bethlehem map near Ten Mile which you are asking if it may be the Lower Ten Mile Cemetery. This Cemetery is the Pleasant Hill Cemetery which is in Amwell Tws. I have a listing of the tombstones for the Upper Ten Mile Cemetery which is in Prosperity, Morris Tws., that has Elias Conger, d. 9 August 1865, age 38 and Anne D. Strouss, b. 18 Oct 1828, d. 16 May 1883, age 55. Elias was buried with his first wife as is Dr. S.S. Strouss with his first wife Jane Dodd ... at the Lower Ten Mile Cemetery. The Lower Ten Mile Cemetery is in Amity, Amwell Tws. This is where my Dodd ancestors are buried. Anne's parents, John and Sarah (Miller) Day are also buried at the Upper Ten Mile Cemetery as are many other Day's." The Upper Ten Mile Cemetery is about 1/2 mile to the southeast of Prosperity, PA.

Elias married Anne DAY about Feb 1851. Anne was born on 18 Oct 1828 in Pennsylvania, died on 16 May 1883 in Washington Co., PA at age 54, and was buried in May 1883 in Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA, Upper Ten Mile Cemetery.

General Notes:
Anne Day

BIRTH: The 1860 census supports a birth year of Abt. 1829. The 1870 census supports a birth year of Abt. 1828.

NAME-CONFLICT: Annie Day; Anna Day; Anne Day; Mrs. Anne Conger

RESIDENCES: Amity, Amwell Twp., Washington Co., PA

SPOUSE: Anne Day was the 2nd spouse of Dr. Simon Schnider Strouss. They married on 12 Mar 1868 in Washington Co., PA. Dr. Strouss was born 10 Jan 1810 in Allegheny Co., PA and died on 24 Apr 1883 in Washington Co., PA.

BIOGRAPHY: Dr. Simon Schnider Strouss (Second husband of Anne (Day) Conger) The first recorded history of the Strouss family in the United States was enacted in Northampton county, Penn. David Strouss and wife came over from Leipsic, Germany, about the year 1750. Of this date we are not quite certain, but there is conclusive evidence that they sailed about the middle of the eighteenth century.

David Strouss was a musician and also somewhat of a fighter. He was chorister in the German Lutheran Church, and took up arms with his adopted fellow - countrymen in the war of Revolution. That he was a soldier worthy of the name, we know from the fact that he was made colonel under Washington.

After the war he settled down to quiet farm life in Northampton county. His son, John Strouss, moved to Allegheny county, Penn., in 1806. He was a millwright by trade, but as he grew older, country life and bucolic charms increased in attractiveness to him, and he started West for his fortune. He pitched his family tent on a little creek in Allegheny county, about twenty miles northwest of Pittsburgh, now the junction of Allegheny, Beaver and Washington counties. Here he spent the remainder of his days. When asked by his children later in life, why he did not settle nearer the confluence of the two rivers, he would reply: "I could see no great advantage then. Pittsburgh was only a few houses near an old fort. One cart load of produce would supply its daily demand, and if we shipped down the river we were obliged to walk back or row up stream, which was slower and harder work than walking." So he concluded to go father into the country and establish a little kingdom of his own. We can look back and say: "What a mistake he made." But, perhaps, our conclusion would be too hasty. Viewed from a financial point of view, doubtless it was a mistake; but when we consider the fact that the thread of life has been spun to an unusual length to almost all the descendants of this line, we may credit it to pure air, sanitary living, and muscle - making necessities of this pioneer farmer.

John Strouss married Mary Schnip, September 10, 1795, and there were born to them four sons and five daughters: Lydia, Elizabeth, Jonas, John, David, Mary, Simon S., Hannah, and Martha.

Mary Strouss died in 1815, and John married the second time to Annie McCoy. There were born to him of this marriage three sons: William, James and Henry.

Of these seven sons, Dr. Simon S. Strouss (whose likeness appears with this sketch) was the youngest of the first marriage. From this brief history of ancestry we can form an idea of the limited pleasures, and opportunities for anything else than farm work, that fell to him in his youth. The "paterfamilias" and his wife and twelve children all believed and practiced strict economy and the daily catechism of hard work, relieved on Sundays by the austere principles and rigorous observance of "Blue-Stocking" Presbyterianism which creed, slightly modified, has been adhered to by nearly all this large family.

Dr. Strouss was born in Allegheny county, Penn., Wednesday, January 10, 1810. His educational advantages were necessarily quite limited. Even public schools were unthought of in his neighborhood, and he was obliged to search a few of not the best books and pamphlets for his little store of general knowledge. Finally, to his great delight, a Latin school was started in Hopewell church, near his father's farm, and he, having expressed a preference for the medical profession, was permitted to study this dry language in all it original dryness, for a few months. Thus equipped, as to his mental outfit, he came to Washington county and read medicine with Dr. Jonathan Letherman, who at that time had an office near Canonsburg. On a faded sheet of old-fashioned letter paper we find the following: "To all whom it may concern: This is to certify that Simon Strouss has attentively and diligently studied the science of medicine, including anatomy, surgery, midwifery, and therapeutics, and I can further state that his moral character is unimpeachable. February 20, 1831. Jonathan Letherman, M.D." This was his diploma, and now he starts out in the world fully equipped, as Dr. Strouss.

He first went to Pittsburgh, and practiced about one year with Dr. Wray, of that city. In 1832 and 1833 he practiced in Beaver county, located in what is now Independence (then Hopewell) township. He left there in the fall of 1833 and established an office in Amity, Amwell township, Washington Co., Penn. It was there that a long and useful life was spent, in service to his fellow-men. He was eminently successful in every sense of the word. Beloved by his clients and respeced by all with whom he came in contact. Compared with present customs, his remuneration for service was small; yet his practice became so extensive that he accumulated a comfortable fortune. With this he was liberal to the end of his days. The unfortunate always found a sympathizing helper, and of his church he was a strong moral and financial supporter.

Dr. Strouss first married, August 12, 1836, Jane F. Dodd, who was the eldest in the family of nine children of Rev. Cephas Dodd, viz: Jane F.; Sarah; Thaddeus, M.D.; Cornelia; Elizabeth; Hannah; James F.; Cephas, M.D.; and Elias F., M.D. Their father was the son of Rev. Thaddeus Dodd, the founder and first pastor of Upper and Lower Ten-Mile Churches, Washington county; Rev. Dodd commenced his labor there in 1777, and later in his work was one of the principal actors in the establishing of what is now Washington and Jefferson College.

Mrs. Strouss died Thursday, August 13, 1863. There were born of this marriage two sons and five daughters.

Dr. Strouss was married, the second time, March 12, 1868, to Mrs. Anne Conger ("nee" Anne Day). There were no children of this marriage.

Of the seven children we record the following: Hanna D., born September 20, 1837, died September 29, 1843; Mary Jane, born March 26, 1839; Cephas D., born January 1, 1841, died September 26, 1843; Martha Elizabeth, born November 19, 1843; John D., still-born; Sarah Ann, born March 13, 1846; Ruth D., born June 11, 1848, died October 3, 1858.

Of these, Mary Jane married William C. Condit, July 8, 1858; Martha Elizabeth married Demas McCollum, December 4, 1863; Sarah Ann married David B. Baker, March 2, 1865. These three daughters settled on farms given them by their father, and are still living in Washington county.

Dr. Strouss died Tuesdsay, April 24, 1883 and his wife on Wednesday, May 16, 1883. Thus within three weeks this beloved old man and his worthy wife passed away, breaking the Strouss line in this branch of the family as no sons were left to carry the name.

The life of Dr. Strouss was one of undeniable consistency, and in his old age there was allotted to him the esteem and regard that true worth justly merits. He was jovial, kind-hearted and earnest. Always willing to sacrifice personal comfort and consideration for a suffering patient. He early acquired a practice that extended to a radius of twelve or fifteen miles from his office. There was considerable of a German element in his looality, [sic] and they still reverence the memory of Dr. Strouss. His pills and drops were a panacea for all their ailments. Many of them affirm that even his jolly presence was enough to put one beyond the notice of suffering. Although he never read psychology, yet he understood the influence of mind over matter, and the power of the will. He had the true secret of the practitioner. This was evinced in his treatment of fevers, in which he was eminently successful; often being called as council, especially in such cases to other localities.

He was an earnest, active follower of the Master, always at his place with heart and purse in the Presbyterian Church of Lower Ten-Mile. He did his life work well, and has left us a noble example of an upright, useful and honorable life.

As a rule, Dr. Strouss never speculated or tampered with the vagaries of fortune. Once he was tempted by the Western sheep craze, and ventured some capital; but finding himself losing, he withdrew, and devoted himself more exclusively to his chose professsion. He has gone to his reward, and to us, his descendants, there is left a sacred memory and Christian example. May we strive toward true merit as he did, and preserve the mantle he has left to us, with his benediction, unsullied from dishonor's pollution. For the name and honor is ours to carry before the searching eyes of an exacting world. This feeble tribute we offer as a token of our undying gratitude, love and esteem.
(This sketch is from the pen of S.S.B.)
[Note: Some additional paragraph breaks were added by REH during typing. It is thought by Robert Guilinger that the person who wrote this sketch, "S.S.B." was probably Dr. Simon Stross Baker, who was President of Washington and Jefferson College at Waynesburg, PA and grandson of Dr. Simon Stross.]
(Source: Commerative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania, containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens, and many of the Early Settled Families, p. 298-302 (included a beautiful etching labeled with his signature, "Simon S. Stousf" - found at the DAR Library by REH)

Census: 1870, in Washington Co., PA, Ten Mile, Amwell Twp., 177-179, 14 Jun 1870, Census Roll No. ?, Page 341 (25), line 38-40; Page 342, line 1
Simon Strouss, m. 2, 59 [1811], PA, physician, $5000 real estate
Anna, f. 42, [1828], PA, keeping house
Mary Conger, f. 11, [1859], PA, attending school within the year
John L. Conger, m. 9, [1861], PA, attending school within the year
(Furnished by Mary Jo Khan)

Census: 1880, in Washington Co., PA, Amwell Twp. 45-45, 2 June 1880, Census Roll No. 1201, page 18A (5), line 6
Simon S. Strouss, m. w. h. 70 [1810], PA Germany Germany
Anna, f. w. w, 52 [1828], PA PA PA
John L. Conger, m. ss. w, 19, [1861], PA PA PA (unemployed 8 months in the
last census year)
(Furnished by Mary Jo Khan)

1878 M i. Winfield Scott CONGER was born on 8 Oct 1852 in Washington Co., PA and died on 2 Jun 1855 in Washington Co., PA at age 2.

1879 M ii. George Allison CONGER was born on 26 Jun 1854 in Washington Co., PA and died on 31 Mar 1855 in Washington Co., PA.

1880 F iii. Sarah Ann CONGER was born on 25 Mar 1856 in Washington Co., PA and died on 3 Apr 1858 in Washington Co., PA at age 2.

1881 F iv. Della Florence CONGER was born on 24 Feb 1863 in Washington Co., PA and died on 3 Apr 1866 in Washington Co., PA at age 3.

1882 F v. Mary Lorinda CONGER was born about May 1858 in Washington Co., PA and died on 2 Mar 1922 about age 63.

General Notes:
Mary Lorinda Conger

COMMENT: It is said by Horn and Bigler researchers that Mary Lorinda Conger was the daughter of Elias Conger. Apparently, only the first name of her mother, Anna, was supplied to researcher, David Dodd.

+ 1883 M vi. John Lincoln CONGER was born in Oct 1860 in Hackneys Mill, Washington Co., PA, died on 16 Jan 1921 in Liberty, Clay Co., MO at age 60, and was buried on 18 Jan 1921 in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO, Rose Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Isabelle Conger

AKA: Belle in the 1900 census; Isabelle in the 1910 census

QUESTION: Can anyone cite a source that would prove that this person was a child of Elias and Anne Conger?

666. Maria CONGER was born about 1830 in Greene Co., PA, died on 17 Oct 1904 in Gilmer Co., WV about age 74, and was buried in Oct 1904 in Gilmer Co., WV, Pisgah Church Cemetery.

General Notes:
Maria Conger

DEATH: 17 Oct 1904 at Gilmer Co., WV
(Source: Gilmer Co., WV Death Record)

Maria married Ephraim DAVIS about 1842 in Pennsylvania. Ephraim was born about 1820 in Washington Co., PA, died about 1893 in Gilmer Co., WV about age 73, and was buried about 1893 in Gilmer Co., WV, Pisgah Church Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ephraim Davis

MARRIAGE: Ephraim and Maria Davis were married Abt. 1842 in either Greene or Washingon Co. PA.

CEMETERY: Ephraim and Maria Davis are buried in a church cemetery in Gilmer Co., WV.

1885 M i. Hiram DAVIS was born in 1846 in Brownsville, , PA and died in 1916 at age 70.

General Notes:
Hiram Davis

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth take place?

+ 1886 M ii. Frank DAVIS was born on 13 Jan 1849 in Greene Co., PA and died on 1 Apr 1920 in Gilmer Co., VA at age 71.

1887 F iii. Mary Jane DAVIS was born in 1851 in Brownsville, , PA and died in Nov 1895 at age 44.

1888 M iv. George DAVIS was born about 1855 in Brownsville, , PA and died between 1880 and 1889.

1889 F v. Parnella Ann DAVIS was born in 1857 in Brownsville, , PA and died in 1932 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY at age 75.

1890 F vi. Hannah Louise DAVIS was born about 1859 in Brownsville, , PA and died in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

1891 M vii. Harry DAVIS was born about 1860 in Brownsville, , PA and died in California.

1893 M ix. Charles DAVIS was born about 1864 in Brownsville, , PA and died after 1932.

Maria next married Jacob HARRIS. Jacob was born on 18 Aug 1833 in Rockingham Co., VA, died on 29 Mar 1915 in Gilmer Co., WV at age 81, and was buried in Mar 1915 in Gilmer Co., WV, Mt. Liberty UM Church Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jacob Harris

SPOUSE-NO_ISSUE: Jacob Harris was the 2nd spouse of Maria Conger. He was a widower. There was no issue.

CEMETERY: Mt. Liberty UM Church Cemetery, Gilmer Co., WV

667. Henry Herschel CONGER was born between 25 Sep 1835 and 1840 in Conger, Washington Co., PA and died about 23 Mar 1912 in Hackney Station, Washington Co., PA.

General Notes:
Henry Herschel Conger

Problem: Was he born at Conger, Washington Co., PA or Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA? CFA I, lists both.

RECOLLECTIONS:
Henry Herschel Conger, son of David Conger and Mary Bell, gives the following information about his grandfather David: "He fought in the Revolutionary War, for our Independence. He was buried here in Dunn's Station, on the W & W R.R. in Morris Twp., Washington Co., Penn. This is near my grandfather's odl home farm, which is now owned by the heirs of my brother, David Allison Conger. It was willed to him by his father, David Conger, in 1792, and he fell heir to it from his father, David, about 1833.

I don't know if my great grandmother was buried there. The grave at this place was marked with a rough undressed stone, without name or date, and I saw this many times when I was a small boy. The plot of ground has been worked over and cultivated for more than 60 years (in 1908), and there is not a thing to show there was ever a grave there. Standing on this plot is a blacksmith's shop and garden.

Grandfather and Grandmother were buried 5 miles from this point in a grave yard on Bates Fork Creek. Their graves are properly marked with granite.

I saw the old pocketbook a few days ago that belonged to my great grandfather, the date on it is 1758. It is made out of heavy leather, about seven inches long, and folds like a mussel shell with a pocket on either side. When it opens it is about seven inches square. David A. Conger's heirs have it, and prize it very highly." (The owner of this pocketbook would have been David Conger, 1741, who died in the Revolution.)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 102 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Census: 1870, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., p. 226 (8 June 1870) 58/58
Henry Conger, 34, farmer, $7000/1000, PA
Elizabeth, 30, keeping house, PA
George R., 5, PA
[Note: The middle initial of George may listed as, "H." in the census. If so, this is in error as his middle name was, Ringland.]
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Census: 1880, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., p. 19 169/184
H.H. Conger, m. 40, farmer, PA, PA, PA; LIzzie, f. 35, wife, housekeeping
PA, Ireland, PA
George H., m. 15, son, at home, PA, PA, PA; H. Hershal, m. 9, son,
attending school, PA, PA, PA; D. Omar, m. 5, PA, PA, PA
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

Henry married Elizabeth Jennings RINGLAND, daughter of James RINGLAND and Sarah STOCKDALE, in Nov 1863 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA. Elizabeth was born between 23 Nov 1839 and 1845 in Washington Co., PA and died on 20 Mar 1922 in Washington Co., PA.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Jennings Ringland

AKA: Lizzie

PARENTS: Father, Ireland; mother PA. She was the only daughter of James
Ringland.

BIOGRAPHY:
"... Elizabeth J. [Ringland], only daughter of James, married H.H. Conger, in
November, 1863; now lives adjoining her birthplace; has three children: George
R. (who married Miss Emma Casy in September 1890), H. Hershel and Omar D. Of
these Dr. George R. Conger is now located at Taylorstown, Washington Co.,
Penn., in the practice of medicine. H. Hershel and Omar D. live at home with
their parents. ..."
(Source: Commerative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania, p.
768 [Extracted from a Ringland family sketch] - published by J.H. Beers & Co.,
Chicago, 1893. Found at the DAR Library in Washington, DC by REH)

+ 1895 M i. George Ringland CONGER Dr. was born on 8 Jun 1865 in Amity, Greene Co., PA, died on 22 Oct 1929 in Taylorstown, Washington Co., PA at age 64, and was buried in Oct 1929 in Washington Co., PA.

+ 1897 M iii. David Omar CONGER was born on 2 Feb 1875 in Hackney Station, Washington Co., PA, died on 4 Feb 1940 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA at age 65, and was buried in Feb 1940 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA, Amity Presbyterian Cemetery.

670. David Allison CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1853 in Conger, Washington Co., PA and died on 6 Jan 1903 in Conger, Washington Co., PA at age 49.

General Notes:
David Conger

RESIDENCES: For many years David Conger, husband of Adeline Cook and David Conger, husband of Hannah Crumrine lived on the farm place of David and Sarah (Welch) Conger. (Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CONFLICT: Joyce Posey has David Conger, husband of Hannah Crumrine, as a child of David and Sarah Welch Conger. Maxine Crowell Leonard has David Conger, husband of: Nancy Mattox; Maria Palmer; and Mary Bell as a child of David and Sarah Welch Conger.
QUESTION: Who can provide proof of which David Conger was the son of David and Sarah Welch Conger? And, who were the parents of "the other" David Conger?

Census: 1880, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., p. 18 158/172
Alison Conger, m. 25, farmer, PA, PA, PA; Hannah, f. 24, wife,
housekeeping, PA, PA, PA
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

David married Hannah Lucinda CRUMRINE on 7 Oct 1879 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA. Hannah was born on 15 Jan 1856 in West Union, Greene Co., PA.

General Notes:
Hannah Lucinda Crumrine

Problem: Was her surname, Crumsine (CFA I, p. 111)or Crumrine? Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Hannah L. Crumrine.

BIOGRAPHY:
In 1845 Mr. [William] Crumrine was married to Lydia, daughter of Thomas Ross, of Ruff's Creek, Greene, Co., Penn. To them eleven children have been born: .. Hannah Lucinda, wife of E. [sic] A. Conger, of Morris township; ..."
(Source: William Crumrine biographical sketch, "Commerative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania," p. 1394, J.H. Beers & Co., Chicago, 1893 - found at the DAR Library, Washington, DC by REH)

+ 1898 M i. Harry Garfield CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1881 in Conger, Washington Co., PA.

1899 M ii. Oliver Bell CONGER was born on 26 Jan 1884 in Conger, Washington Co., PA.

+ 1900 M iii. David Allison CONGER was born on 3 Feb 1890 in Conger, Washington Co., PA.

679. Silas Henry DAY was born on 16 Jul 1851 in De Kalb Co., IN and died on 18 Jun 1933 in Bellwood, Butler Co., NE at age 81.

General Notes:
Silas Henry Day

RESIDENCES: 1884, 1888, 1891 in Tobias, Saline Co., NE

OCCUPATION: Merchant, worked at McKillop & Muman, dealers in general merchandise at Tobias, [NE] from 1883-1908, then engaged in his own mercantile business at Bellwood untile he retired.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 291 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Silas married Fannie KERSHAW, daughter of Andrew KERSHAW Rev. and Unknown, on 29 Aug 1880 in Osceola, Clark Co., IA. Fannie was born on 24 Aug 1859 in Pennsylvania and died on 21 Dec 1916 in Bellwood, Butler Co., NE at age 57.

General Notes:
Fannie Kershaw

FATHER-SIBLINGS: The father of Fannie Kershaw, the Reverend Andrew Kershaw was from England. She had a brother, Benjamin, born in 1820.

1901 F i. Bernice E. DAY was born on 1 Jul 1882 in Union Co., IA and died in 1906 in Mahaska, Washington Co., KS at age 24.

1902 F ii. Bertha DAY was born on 15 Nov 1884 in Tobias, Saline Co., NE and died on 27 Feb 1945 in Hastings, Adams Co., NE at age 60.

General Notes:
Roy Day

Problem: Was the first name, Ray or Roy? CFA II, lists, Roy, p. 291.

MILITARY: Served in WWI.

COMMENT: He lost contact with his family soon after his return from the war.

+ 1904 M iv. Trueman William DAY was born on 9 Jul 1891 in Tobias, Saline Co., NE and died on 19 Oct 1979 at age 88.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Unknown

AKA: Mrs. Elizabeth Eschilman

SPOUSE: 2nd wife of Silas Henry Day

680. Emeline CONGER was born on 24 Jul 1836 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA.

General Notes:
Emeline Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

RESIDENCES: As of 1904, Mrs. Hamilton Penn of near Dunns Station, Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA.

Emeline married Hamilton PENN, son of William PENN Jr. and Phobe BANE,. Hamilton was born on 10 Jan 1834.

General Notes:
Mary Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

RESIDENCES: As of 1904, Mrs. Mary Longdon of Washington, PA

Mary married Gibson LONGDON on 4 Nov 1866. Gibson was born on 5 Aug 1839 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA and died on 12 Dec 1895 at age 56.

General Notes:
Gibson Longdon

COMMENT: The surname might have been Langdon. According to David Dodd the spelling is, Longdon.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 757 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA

QUESTION: Where was Lindley's Mills (Lindly's Mills) Located? David Dodd states, "I have a detailed map of Washington and Greene counties, PA, which shows Lindley's Mills to be about 3 miles southwest of Prosperity in Washington, Co., PA.

BIOGRAPHY:
Demas Lindley, with his family came in 1773 [to Washington Co., PA], and with him twenty other families, all from New Jersey, nearly all from the county of Morris, which had been his home before this migration. The families settled at different points along Ten-Mile Creek.

Demas Lindley located upon four hundred acres of land situated on the middle fork of Ten-Mile. This property was warranted to him, Feb. 5, 1785, receiving the title of "Mill Place," it's location being very near the present village of Prosperity. (Prosperity, PA was platted out in 1848, by Robert Wallace, page 845.)

Mr. Lindley became owner of another tract of land called, "Headquarters," warranted to him on 18 Apr 1796, containing 368 acres.

A fort was early established upon the property of Mr. Lindley, called Lindley's Fort, and was the rendezvous for the residents of the county.

Mr. Lindley built a grist and merchant mill on his property soon after his settlement here, the mills were known as "Lindley's Mills."

Demas Lindley died in 1818.
(Source: "History of Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp.", p. 843 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND:
Lindley Fort - Demas Lindley had settled on this track, known as "Mill Seat," in 1773, patented in 1785. Lindley fortified blockhouse was built in 1774-1775. Location: About a quarter mile south of Prosperity, [PA] on Pennsylvania #18.
(Source: "A Guidebook to Historical Western Pennsylvania," p. 221 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

1911 F i. Mary Inez LONGDON was born on 4 Nov 1867 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA.

1912 U ii. Arizona LONGDON was born about 28 Nov 1871 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA.

General Notes:
Arizona Longdon

Problem: The birth dates of Arizona and Nora Edna Longdon, of 28 Nov 1871 and 14 Apr 1872, respectively, are too close together.

1913 F iii. Nora Edna LONGDON was born about 14 Apr 1872 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA.

General Notes:
Nora Edna Longdon

Problem: The birth dates of Arizona and Nora Edna Longdon, of 28 Nov 1871 and 14 Apr 1872, respectively, are too close together.

AKA: Edna

1914 F iv. Lydia Eleanor LONGDON was born on 30 Sep 1874 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA.

1915 M v. John Forest LONGDON was born on 10 Nov 1877 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA.

683. Elias CONGER was born on 21 Apr 1842 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died on 24 Jan 1912 at age 69, and was buried in Jan 1912 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

Birth: Film #: 170878, Page #: 433, Ordinance #: 21060
21 Apr 1842, Elias Conger, West Union, Greene, Pennsylvania

Census: 1870, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., 10 Jun 1870
Elias Conger, 28, farmer, $6000/1000, PA; Hannah, 27, keeping house, PA
Elizabeth, 8, PA; Sarah A., 5, PA; William F., 2, PA
Elizabeth Kelly, 15, domestic servant, PA
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Census: 1880, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., p. 22, 192/204
Elias Conger, m. 35, farmer, PA, PA, PA
Hannah, f. 37, wife, housekeeping, PA, PA, PA
Lizzie P., f. 17, dau., teaching school, PA, PA, PA
Sarah A., f. 15, dau., at home, attended school, PA, PA, PA
William, m. 11, son, at home, attended school, PA, PA, PA
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

RESIDENCES: As of 1904, near Dunns Station, Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA.

CEMETERY: Elias Conger, 1842-1912; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

Elias married Hannah DUNN, daughter of Joseph DUNN and Elizabeth MONTGOMERY, on 21 Sep 1861 in West Union, Greene Co., PA. Hannah was born on 2 Sep 1842 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died on 3 Mar 1927 at age 84, and was buried in Mar 1927 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

General Notes:
Hannah Dunn

CEMETERY: Hannah Dunn, his wife, 1842-1927; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

+ 1916 F i. Elizabeth B. CONGER was born on 8 Jul 1862 in West Union, Greene Co., PA.

1917 F ii. Sarah A. CONGER was born on 30 Oct 1864 in West Union, Greene Co., PA.

General Notes:
Sarah A. Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Sadie A. Conger

Birth: Batch #: 452136, Source Call #:
30 Oct 1864, Sadie A. Conger, West Union, Greene, Pennsylvania

+ 1918 M iii. William Franklin CONGER was born on 18 Jul 1868 in West Union, Greene Co., PA and died on 11 Jun 1938 at age 69.

1919 F iv. Eleanor CONGER was born about 1870 in West Union, Greene Co., PA.

General Notes:
Dorothy Conger

COMMENT: Added, per the records of David M. Dodd.

684. John Calvin CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1844 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died on 27 May 1892 at age 48, and was buried in May 1892 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

Census: 1880, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., p. 22, 193/210
John Conger, m. 36, farmer, PA, PA, PA
Hannah, f. 26, wife, housekeeping, PA, VA, VA
Ellen, f. 12, dau., at home, attended school, PA, PA, PA
Emma, f. 10, dau., at home, attended school, PA, PA, PA
Ida, f. 1, dau, PA, PA, PA
[Note: Ellen and Emma Conger were children of his first marriage to, Johannah Milliken. REH]
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

MARRIAGE: John Conger and Hannah married either, 1875 or Aft. Nov. 1873.

CEMETERY: John Conger, b. 4/6/1844, d. 5/27/1892; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

John married Joannah MILLIKEN on 22 Nov 1866. Joannah was born on 11 Nov 1843 in Pennsylvania, died on 1 Nov 1873 in Greene Co., PA at age 29, and was buried in Nov 1873 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

General Notes:
Joannah Milliken

NAME-CONFLICT: Joannah Milliken in CFAII, p. 27, by Maxine Leonard; Joannah Millikin; Joanna Millikin by David M. Dodd.

Problem: Was the date of birth, 11 Nov 1843 or Abt. 13 Dec 1842 in PA as listed by Robert Guilinger?

CEMETERY: Joannah, his wife, d. 11/1/1873, aged 29yr, 11mo, 18d; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA [Note: Calculated birthdate, 11 Nov 1843. REH]
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

1921 F i. Lydia Ellen CONGER was born on 24 Oct 1867 in West Union, Greene Co., PA and died on 3 Jul 1952 at age 84.

General Notes:
Lydia Ellen Conger

PARENTS: John Calvin Conger and Joannah Milliken

NAME-CONFLICT: Ellen Conger; probably Miss Ella Conger in the obituary of her sister, Emma Gertrude (Conger) Dodd.

RESIDENCES: Miss Ella Conger of East End, Pittsburg[h], PA in the obituary of her sister Emma.

+ 1922 F ii. Emma Gertrude CONGER was born about May 1870 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died on 28 Jan 1923 in Amity, Washington Co., PA about age 52, and was buried on 31 Jan 1923 in Amity, Washington Co., PA, Amity Presbyterian Cemetery.

John next married Hannah C. LOUGHMAN, daughter of William LOUGHMAN and Elizabeth LONGDON, about 1875. Hannah was born on 14 Mar 1854 in Pennsylvania and died on 21 Aug 1921 in Pennsylvania at age 67.

General Notes:
Hannah C. Loughman

SPOUSE: Hannah C. Loughman was the 2d wife of John Conger.

BIRTH: 14 Mar 1854, per David M. Dodd

General Notes:
Agnes Conger

DEATH: Probably prior to Jan 1923 as she was not mentioned in the obituary of Emma Gertrude (Conger) Dodd.

General Notes:
Ida Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Jan 1923, Mrs. James Pearce of Waynesburg, PA.

685. B. Frank CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1846 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died on 8 Apr 1885 at age 39, and was buried in Apr 1885 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

General Notes:
B. Frank Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

NAME-CONFLICT: Frank; B. Franklin Conger (CFA I, p. 179)

Census; 1880 in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., p. 21, 187/204
Frank Conger, m. 34, farmer; PA, PA, PA; Sarah, f. 33, wife, keeping
house, PA, PA, PA
Olive, f. 8, dau. attending school, PA, PA, PA
Hiram O., m. 6, son, attending school, PA, PA, PA
Jame (?) L., m. 3, son, PA, PA, PA
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

CEMETERY: Frank Conger, 1846-1885; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

CEMETERY: CONGER; FRANK CONGER; 1846-1885; SARAH CONGER MCCULLOUGH; 1847-1910; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
(From a copy of a photograph - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

B. married Sarah Lena CLUTTER on 16 Oct 1869 in Nineveh, Greene Co., PA. Sarah was born on 22 Dec 1847 in Nineveh, Greene Co., PA, died in 1910 at age 63, and was buried in 1910 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sarah Lena Clutter

MARRIAGE: Sarah L. Clutter was probably married to a Mr. McCullough after being married to Frank Conger.

CEMETERY: CONGER; FRANK CONGER; 1846-1885; SARAH CONGER MCCULLOUGH; 1847-1910; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
(From a copy of a photograph - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

+ 1925 F i. Olive CONGER was born on 14 Sep 1871 in West Union, Greene Co., PA.

1926 M ii. Hiram O. CONGER was born on 18 Nov 1873 in West Union, Greene Co., PA and died on 20 Nov 1902 at age 29.

General Notes:
Hiram O. Conger

PARENTS: B. Frank Conger and Sarah Lena Clutter

QUESTION: Was 20 Nov 1902 the death or marriage date of Hiram O. Conger? It is not clear in CFA I, p. 179.

1927 M iii. James Lawrence CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1877 in West Union, Greene Co., PA.

General Notes:
James Lawrence Conger

PARENTS: B. Frank Conger and Sarah Lena Clutter

COMMENT: The name, James L. Conger was found in the 1880 census. The first name was not clear.

NAME: J. Lawrence Conger by David M. Dodd and Maxine Leonard in CFA I, p. 354

General Notes:
Cad Vankirk

QUESTION: Was this person the 1st or 2nd wife of J. Lawrence Conger?

+ 1928 F iv. Mable L. CONGER was born on 18 Nov 1881 in West Union, Greene Co., PA.

686. Hiram CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1848 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died in 1912 at age 64, and was buried in 1912 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

General Notes:
Hiram Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

RESIDENCES: As of 1904, near Dunns Station, Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA.

CEMETERY: Hiram Conger; 1848-1912; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

Hiram married Cynthia FERRELL on 10 Aug 1887 in Waynesburg, Greene Co., PA. Cynthia was born on 31 Dec 1860, died in 1927 at age 67, and was buried in 1927 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

General Notes:
Cynthia Ferrell

CEMETERY: Cynthia Conger; 1860-1924; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

1929 F i. Nellie Belle CONGER was born on 6 Jul 1888 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA, died about 10 Mar 1890 about age 1, and was buried about Mar 1890 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

General Notes:
Nellie Belle Conger

Problem: Was the date of death, 1898 or 10 Mar 1890?

CEMETERY: Nellie B. Conger; 1888-1898; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

1930 M ii. John Russell CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1892 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA, died on 17 Dec 1944 in Akron, Summit Co., OH at age 52, and was buried in Dec 1944 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Russell Conger

MILITARY: Veteran of WWI

OCCUPATION: Rubber worker for B.F. Goodrich Co.

NO_ISSUE: John and Martha Conger had no issue.

CEMETERY: John R. Conger; b. 1/20/1892; d. 12/17/1944; Ohio Pvt. 158 Depot Brig; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

+ 1931 F iii. Lillian Gertrude CONGER was born on 24 Mar 1895 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA and died in Jun 1980 at age 85.

1932 M iv. Frank Ephraim CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1902 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA and died in Feb 1980 at age 77.

General Notes:
Frank Ephraim Conger

MILITARY: Veteran of WWII

OCCUPATION: He was a civil engineer. He retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, civilian, May 1960.

NO_ISSUE: Frank and Juanita Conger had no issue.

RESIDENCES: RFD 1; Monnett, MO 65708

SS Death Index: Frank Conger; b. 2 Aug 1902; issued: PA; d. Feb 1980;
last place of residence: Waynesburg, PA; zipcode: 15370; SSN: 211-07-6552

Frank married Juanita WHITE, daughter of Bertran WHITE and Bessie DECKMAN, on 31 Jul 1951. Juanita was born on 21 Dec 1913 in Stamford, Jones Co., TX and died in Apr 1994 at age 80.

General Notes:
Juanita White

OCCUPATION: dental technician

SS Death Index: Juanita Conger; b. 21 Dec 1913; issued: KS; d. Apr 1994;
last place of residence: Clovis, NM; zipcode: 88101; SSN: 513-05-5232

General Notes:
Phoebe Jane Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

RESIDENCES: As of 1904, Mrs. Oliver Mattox of Washington, PA.

689. Martha E. CONGER was born about 6 Aug 1852 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA.

General Notes:
Martha E. Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

RELATIONSHIP: Sarah Ann and Martha E. Conger were twins.

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 16 Aug 1852, Prosperity, PA (CFA I, p. 728)

NAME-CONFLICT: Martha Bruse in the 1880 census of Washington Co., PA

Census: 1880, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., p. 21, 188/205
Eph. Conger, m. 71, retired farmer, PA, PA, PA
Elen, f. 68, wife, housekeeping, PA, PA, PA
Hiram, m. 32, son, at home, PA, PA, PA
Albert, m. 24, son, at home, PA, PA, PA
Belle, f. 19, granddaughter, at home, PA, PA, PA
Martha Bruse, f. 28, dau. widowed, housekeeping, PA, PA, PA
Willie, m. 5, grandson
[Note: The surname of Martha Bruse has been listed as Breeze by
researchers.]
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

RESIDENCES: As of 1904, Mrs. Joseph Dunn of Greene Co., PA.

Martha married William J. BREEZE III, son of William BREEZE Sr. and Unknown,. William died before 1880.

General Notes:
William Breeze

AKA: Willie Bruse in the 1880 census of Washington Co., PA

General Notes:
Joseph Dunn

SPOUSE: Joseph Dunn was the 2nd husband of Martha E. Conger.

General Notes:
Goldy Dunn

SEX-NAME-CONFLICT: Son, Golie Dunn according to Maxine Leonard in CFA I, p. 728.

General Notes:
Hannah Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

Birth: Batch #: 442372, Source Call #:
25 Oct 1854, Hanna Conger, West Union, Pennsylvania, daughter of Ephraim Conger and Elenor Parns

RESIDENCES: As of 1904, Mrs. Wm. Penn of Nebraska City, NE.

Hannah married William H. PENN on 10 Mar 1877. William was born on 10 Jun 1853 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA.

691. Albert Benton CONGER was born about 31 Jul 1856 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died on 11 Feb 1920 about age 63, and was buried in Feb 1920 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

General Notes:
Albert Benton Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

Problem: Was the date of birth, 3 Jul 1856 or 30 Jul 1856. Both dates are listed in:
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Birth: Batch #: 442378, Source Call #:
30 Jul 1856, Albert B. Conger, West Union, Pennsylvania, son of Ephraim Conger and Elenor Parns.

MARRIAGE: 14 Aug 1882 at Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA
(Furnished by Warren Grubner)

RESIDENCES: As of 1904, near Dunns Station, Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA.

CEMETERY: Albert B. Conger; 1856-1920; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co. PA
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

Albert married Lydia Annie LOUGHMAN on 14 Aug 1882 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA. Lydia was born on 14 Aug 1860, died on 21 Dec 1909 at age 49, and was buried in Dec 1909 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lydia Annie Loughman

CEMETERY: Lydia A. Conger; 1860-1909; West Union Cemetery; Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

+ 1944 M i. James Blaine CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1884 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA, died on 13 Dec 1951 in Martins Ferry, Belmont Co., OH at age 67, and was buried in Dec 1951 in Bridgeport, Belmont Co., OH.

1945 F ii. Anna Gertrude CONGER was born on 8 Dec 1885 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA and died on 22 May 1969 at age 83.

General Notes:
Anna Gertrude Conger

RECOLLECTIONS: Warren Grubner wrote. Near Dunn's Station there is a Conger Road. The birthplace of Albert Benton Conger, a farmhouse, which is still occupied survives. Just out of Bentlyville, PA on the "Bigler Road" is the home of Eleanor's Aunt Anna Bigler, which also survives. Anna and her husband, Gilmore, were teachers there. (Written July 1998)

OCCUPATION: Taught school

Anna married Gilmore BIGLER. Gilmore was born in 1884 and died on 5 Sep 1944 at age 60.

General Notes:
Gilmore Bigler

RESIDENCES: Near Bentleyville, PA

AKA: Gillmore Bigler

OCCUPATION: Taught school and later farmed near Bentleyville, PA

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of Gilmore and Anna Bigler.

1946 F iii. Mary Eleanor CONGER was born about 27 Dec 1889 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA and died on 5 Aug 1965 about age 75.

General Notes:
Mary Eleanor Conger

Problem: Was the date of birth, 2 Dec 1889 or 27 Dec 1889? 2 Dec 1889 in CFA I, p. 13.

EDUCATION: Graduate of Nursing School in Washington, PA

General Notes: NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of W. Kierer and Mary Eleanor
Conger.

RESIDENCES: Michigan

+ 1947 M iv. Franklin Woods CONGER was born on 27 Nov 1892 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA, died on 25 Oct 1970 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI at age 77, and was buried in Oct 1970 in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

+ 1948 M v. Albert Benton CONGER Jr. was born on 12 Aug 1898 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA, died on 8 Aug 1970 in Bay Shore, Suffolk Co., NY at age 71, and was buried in Aug 1970 in Bay Shore, Suffolk Co., NY, Oakwood Cemetery.

1949 M vi. John Lincoln CONGER was born on 7 Feb 1900 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA and died in Feb 1972 at age 72.

General Notes:
John Lincoln Conger

NO_ISSUE: No issue according to the notes of Eleanor Grubner.

RESIDENCES: 1201 N. Washington; Royal Oak, MI 48067

692. Caroline CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1842 and died after 1934 in Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA.

Caroline married Jonathan J. Mc_CLAREN on 3 Jul 1860. Jonathan was born on 2 Sep 1836 in Marion Co., OH and died in Morrow Co., OH.

General Notes:
Jonathan J. McClaren

MILITARY: Union Volunteers, 1 Oct 1861 - 1 Jan 1865

693. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 14 Jul 1843 in Washington Co., PA and died on 19 Aug 1891 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA at age 48.

General Notes:
Hiram Longdon

COMMENT: The surname might have been Langdon.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 757 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
James W. Conger

Birth: Batch #: 451958, Source Call #:
6 Aug 1845, James W. Conger, Washington Co., Pennsylvania

MILITARY: Civil War veteran

BIOGRAPHY:
Conger, James W.; merchant and mfr.;
born, Washington County, Pa., Aug. 6, 1845; son of Wm. Henry Harrison and Martha Auld Conger;
country school education and business college, (Columbus, O.);
married, Columbus, O., 1869, Anna M. Higgins;
issue, one daughter and two sons (one deceased);
served three years, ten months, in Civil War (43d O. V. I.);
never absent from regiment;
presidential elector 1896, delegate Republican National convention, 1912, but declined to serve;
delegate to Progressive National convention 1912, being on committee to notify Theodore Roosevelt of his nomination;
elector-at-large, heading state Progressive ticket, same year;
vice pres. and treas. Auld & Conger Co.;
pres. and treas. Aulcon Bldg. Co.;
director American Sea Green Slate Co.;
vice pres. and treas. Bangor Bldg. Co.;
vice pres. Greenleaf Realty Co.;
trustee Cleveland Pulte Medical College and Calvary Presbyterian Church;
member Colonial and Cleveland Athletic Clubs;
G. A. R.
(Source: The Book of Clevelanders, A Biographical Dictionary of Living Men of the City of Cleveland, Burrows Book Company, 1914)

James married Anna M. HIGGINS on 15 Feb 1869 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. Anna was born on 15 Mar 1848 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

General Notes:
Anna M. Higgins

Problem: Was her surname, Higgins or Higgens? Robert Guilinger lists, Ann Higgins.

1955 F i. May G. CONGER was born on 22 Jul 1870 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH and died in 1940 at age 70.

1956 M ii. Frank H. CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1871 in Steubenville, Jefferson Co., OH.

1957 M iii. Howard T. CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1877 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

Harriet married Stephen C. CARY, son of Abel CARY and Delilah MITCHELL, on 27 Apr 1872. Stephen was born on 27 Jan 1846 in Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA.

General Notes:
Stephen C. Cary

Problem: Was the surname, Carey (CFA I, p. 522) or Cary? Robert Guilinger
lists, Cary.

EMIGRATION-PARENTS: Abel and Delilah (Mitchell) Cary, the parents of Stephen
Cary came from New Jersey.

OCCUPATION: Farmer

RESIDENCES: Swart's, PA

BIRTH-MARRIAGE: Stephen C. Cary, b. 27 Jan 1846, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA;
s/o Abel and Delilah (Mitchell) Cary, came from New Jersey; married 27 Apr
1872, Harriet Conger, d/o Harrison and Elizabeth (Longdon) Conger.
(Source: Bates History of Greene Co., PA, p. 799 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

BIOGRAPHY: Stephen C. Cary, farmer and stock-grower, Swart's, Penn., was born
in Morris Township, January 27, 1846. His parents were Abel and Delilah
(Mitchell) Cary, natives of this county and of English origin. His ancestors
came among the early settlers from New Jersey to Greene County, [PA]. They
were usually farmers, of whom his father was one of the most successful. He
died in 1875. Stephen was the ninth of eleven children, six of whom reached
maturity. Mr. Cary was reared on a farm, attended the common-schools, and has
followed the occupation of her father. He has met with great success in his
business, being the owner of a fine farm of 448 acres well stocked and
improved. His success in life has been due largely to his own efforts.

He was united in marriage April 27, 1872, with Miss Harriet, daughter of
Harrison and Elizabeth (Longdon) Conger. Mrs. Cary was born in Washington
County, and is of English and Irish descent. Mrs. and Mrs. Cary are the
parents of six children -- William H., Lizzie B., Lawrence G., James W., Fannie
D., and Hattie M.

In politics Mr. Cary is Republican. His wife is a devoted member of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
(Source: History of Greene County, p. 798-99 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

697. Reuben REDMAN was born about 10 Feb 1820 in Ohio, died on 18 Apr 1917 in Melbourne, Grays Harbor Co., WA about age 97, and was buried on 20 Apr 1917 in Melbourne, Grays Harbor Co., WA, Melbourne Cemetery.

General Notes:
Reuben Redman

BIRTH: Reuben Redman, born February 10, 1820, was the first to arrive.
(Source: Edwin Van Syckle, The River Pioneers - Early Days of Grays Harbor, p. 278, 1982, Pacific Search Press)

CONFLICT: Was he born in Ohio or Illinois? Mary E. Palmer believes he was most likely born in Ohio and grew up in Illinois.

MARRIAGE: 29 Sep 1842 in Champaign Co., IL, a John B. Thomas, J.P. performed the marriage.; Also, in a note, dated 27 Sep 182, Joseph Thomas and, by his mark, John Redmon [sic], gave their permission for Ruben [sic] and Marget [sic] to be married.
(Source: Champaign Co., IL Marriage Records, Vol. A, p. 51)

CENSUS: 1900, in Chehalis Co., WA, E.D. #8, Sheet 5B, Wynooche Precinct, Place of birth, Illinois

RESIDENCES: Grays Harbor Co., WA. Chehalis and Grays Harbor counties are one and the same. The name was changed to Grays Harbor 15 March 1915.

DEATH: 20 Apr 1917, Washington State Death Certificate of Ruben Redman, LDS Film #0196553, Grays Harbor, Record 132. Apparently lists the birth place of his mother, Elizabeth Wright, as, New Jersey and his death place as Melbourne, WA and burial at the Melbourne Cemetery. According the Mary E. Palmer, he had named the place Melbourne after the one in Australia, because he was intrigued by its name.

DEATH: Died of senility, and contributory, softening of brain

Reuben married Margaret THOMAS on 29 Sep 1842 in Champaign Co., IL. Margaret was born about 1820 in Ohio, died in 1852 in Nr. Platte River, On the trail to Oregon about age 32, and was buried in 1852 in Nr. Platte River, On the trail to Oregon.

General Notes:
Margaret Thomas

DEATH: A "52er." a member of the great throng crossing the Plains that year.
Somewhere in that vast distance, Redman's wife succumbed to the hardships of the wagon train and was buried hastily beside the trail near the Platte. The husband and four children continued westward.
(Source: Edwin Van Syckle, The River Pioneers - Early Days of Grays Harbor, p. 278, 1982, Pacific Search Press)

QUESTION: Did she die somewhere in Nebraska? Mary E. Palmer says the place of death was probably Nebraska, although the Platte River does continue into Wyoming.

DEATH: Cholera

1965 M i. Joseph REDMAN was born in Nov 1843 in Washington Co., IL, died on 18 Jun 1935 in Grays Harbor Co., WA at age 91, and was buried on 21 Jun 1935 in Melbourne, Grays Harbor Co., WA, Melbourne Cemetery.

General Notes:
Joseph Redman

BIRTH-DEATH:
Born 21 Nov 1843 in Washington co., IL; Married - 29 Apr 1877; Death - 18 Jun 1935 in Grays Harbor Co., Washington
(Source: Washington Death Certificate, LDS film #2023292; Grays Harbor #85 - Furnished by Mary E. Palmer)

CENSUS: 1900, in Chehalis Co., WA, E.D. #8, Sheet 5B, Wynooche Precinct

Joseph married Eliza Ellen WOOD about 1877 in Washington. Eliza was born on 19 Mar 1857 in Putnam Co., MO and died on 26 Dec 1935 in Grays Harbor Co., WA at age 78.

General Notes:
Eliza Ellen Wood

CENSUS: 1900, listed as mother of 5, 4 living.

BIRTH-DEATH:
Born 19 Mar 1857 in Putnam Co., Missouri; Source: Washington Death Certificate, LDS film #2023292; Grays Harbor #150; Married - 29 Apr 1877; Death - 26 Dec 1935 in Grays Harbor Co., Washington.
(Source: Washington Death Certificate, LDS film #2023292; Grays Harbor #150 - furnished by Mary E. Palmer)

+ 1966 F ii. Martha REDMAN was born on 2 May 1845 in Illinois, died on 13 Aug 1917 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA at age 72, and was buried on 17 Aug 1917 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA, Fern Hill Cemetery.

+ 1967 F iii. Frances REDMAN was born about 1851 in Iowa and died on 17 Apr 1871 about age 20.

General Notes:
Rufus Redman

COMMENT: Mary E. Palmer states that he may be the Rufus Redmond who founded Redmond, WA. As of Nov 2000 it remains to be proven.

General Notes:
Nancy Redman

CENSUS: 1850, in Champaign Co., IL, p. 109, lines 34-36

Nancy married Thomas FREEMAN, son of James FREEMAN and Rebecca OGDEN, on 16 Aug 1849 in Vermilion Co., IL. Thomas was born on 11 Apr 1826 in Belmont Co., OH.

General Notes:
Thomas Freeman

PARENTS: James Freeman and Rebecca Ogden.

RELATIONSHIP: Thomas and Mary Freeman were twins.

RESIDENCES: Belmont Co., OH; move to Vermilion Co., IL in the spring of 1830; Salt Fork of the Vermilion River, Champaign Co., IL

RECOLLECTIONS:
"Thomas Freeman, residing on section 19 Ogden Township, became a resident of this locality during the pioneer days. His residence is a fine brick structure, built in 1877, at a cost of $2,600. Our subject is a native of Ohio, and was born in Belmont County, April 11, 1826. His father, James Freeman, a native of Pennsylvania, was born in 1801, and departed this life Nov. 4, 1867. The mother of our subject, who in her girlhood was Miss Rebecca Ogden, was born on St. Valentine's Day 1804.

The marriage of the parents took place on the 5th of May, 1825, and of this union there were born ten children, eight of who lived to maturity. The mother departed this life Oct. 5, 1854. Both parents were exemplary in their lives, and worthy members of the Christian Church. The family removed from Ohio to Illinois in the spring of 1830, locating first in Vermilion County. Two years later they changed their place of abode to a point on the Salt Fork of the Vermilion River, in this county, where the father of our subject purchased 1,100 acres of land, upon which he continued to live the remainder of his life.

James Freeman commenced life without a cent in his pocket, and at its close had accumulated a large competency. He was a man of much force of character, and one whose judgment was held in high regard. He occupied the minor offices of his township, and was Captain in a company of the State Militia for several years. The first children of the household were Thomas, of our sketch, and Mary (twins). The latter became the wife of David Mead, and died Oct. 25, 1876. The remaining children were Edmund, Lydia A., Angeline, Yates, Eleazer, Andrew, Rebecca who died when three months old, and Martha when four years old.

Thomas Freeman on the 16th of August, 1849, was united in marriage with Miss Nancy Redman, who was born in Monroe County, Ohio, in the same year as himself, and on the 16th of the month following that of his own birth. Her parents were John and Elizabeth (Wright) Redman, natives of Virginia, the former born in 1792, and the latter Dec. 18, 1799. They passed to their long home years ago. The children of the parents of Mrs. Freeman were born as follows: Reuben, Feb. 10, 1820; Mary, Sept. 11, 1821; Sarah, Nov. 15, 1822; Hettie, Dec. 28, 1824; Nancy, March [sic, May] 16, 1826; Rachel and Ruth (twins) Nov. 27, 1828; John Feb. 10, 1831; Martha, March 4, 1833; Elias, April 21, 1835; Isaac, now deceased, July 22, 1837; Rebecca, July 4, 1840, and Clarinda, Jan 4. 1844.

The children of Thomas Freeman and his wife are recorded as follows: Mary M. was born July 16, 1830 [sic, 1850]; Edmund R., March 15, 1852; John R., July 25, 1854; James J., May 27, 1858; William H., May 22, 1861, Martha, Aug 25, 1862. [this part may be condensed from the original text - mep]

Mr. F.[reeman] has held the office of School Director, and is at present Township Trustee. In politics he is a Republican. He and his excellent wife are members of the Christian Church. Their children have been carefully trained and well educated, and are following in the footsteps of their honored parents, being useful in the community, and filling their various stations in life with credit and honor. Their names will be found elsewhere in this work."
(Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Champaign Co., IL by Chapman Bros., 1887, p. 702-703 - furnished by Mary E. Palmer)

702. Rachel REDMAN was born on 27 Nov 1828 and died on 16 Jan 1850 at age 21.

General Notes:
Rachel Redman

RELATIONSHIP: Rachel and Ruth Redman were twins

DEATH: Apparently died in childbirth, 16 Jan 1850. It is not clear if the child survived.

Rachel married Benjamin H. TOWNER on 3 May 1849 in Vermilion Co., IL. Benjamin was born on 19 Oct 1826 in Vigo Co., IL and died on 28 Sep 1903 in Rochester, Fulton Co., IN at age 76.

General Notes:
Benjamin H. Towner

RELATIONSHIP: Benjamin H. Towner was married to twin sisters, Rachel and Ruth Redman, in that order. He later married their sister, Martha.

General Notes:
Ruth Redman

RELATIONSHIP: Rachel and Ruth Redman were twins

SPOUSE: Ruth Redman was the 2nd wife of Benjamin H. Towner.

Ruth married Benjamin H. TOWNER on 18 Jul 1850 in Vermilion Co., IL. Benjamin was born on 19 Oct 1826 in Vigo Co., IL and died on 28 Sep 1903 in Rochester, Fulton Co., IN at age 76.

General Notes:
Benjamin H. Towner

RELATIONSHIP: Benjamin H. Towner was married to twin sisters, Rachel and Ruth Redman, in that order. He later married their sister, Martha.

711. Andrew Jackson HENTHORN was born about Oct 1832 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 18 Oct 1910 in Jerusalem, Monroe Co., OH about age 78.

General Notes:
Andrew Jackson Henthorn

PARENTS: Jesse Henthorn and Hannah Jane Wright

Problem: Was the middle initial J. or G.?

QUESTION: In what year was Andrew Henthorn born? The available information is not conclusive. A date of Abt. Oct 1832 is used here
Andrew Henthorn's data
1850 census, age 18, indicates born Abt. 1832
1860 census, age 27, incicates born Abt. 1833
1870 census, age 38, indicates born Abt. 1832
1900 census, age 61, indicates born Oct 1838
1910 death, age 80, indicates born Abt. 1830

Wife, Jane McCoy Henthorn's data
1870 census, age 44, born Abt. 1826

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Salem Twp. #5/5, 4 Sep 1850
Jesse Henthorn, 46, m. farmer, $300, VA; Hannah, 46, f. PA;
Merinda, 20, f. OH; Andrew, 18, m. farmer OH: Elijah, 15, m. farmer, OH;
Isaac, 13, m. OH; Nancy, 7, f. OH; Julia, 4, f. OH

MARRIAGE: Bef. 2 Jul 1854, based on the fact that the will of Gilbert McCoy mentions his daughter, Jane Henthorn.

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp. (P.O. Youngs Mill), #573/573, 10
Jul 1860, page 85
Andrew J. Henthorn, 27, m. Farmer, /$100, OH
Jane, 34, f. Domestic, OH
Elisabeth, 3, f. OH
(Furnished by Gordon Paul)

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp. #58/58
Andrew Henthorn, 38, OH, farmer; Jane, 44, keep house
Elizabeth, 14; Charles, 9; Nathan, 4
(1870 Census data provided by Estral Tennant)

Census: 1900, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp. #51, 52, ED Sheet 88
Andrew Henthorn, b. Oct 1838, age 61, married, b. in OH, father b. OH,
mother b. OH
Elizabeth E. Holland, b. Feb 1857, age 43, married 28 years, b. in OH,
father b. in OH, mother b. in OH
James Holland, b. Jun 1856, age 43, married 28 years, b. in OH
Source: (Note: Birth month and year for the Hollands taken from this census. James Holland and his marriage to Elizabeth also obtained from the census. Birth month of Andrew Henthorn from this census. Census furnished by Gordon Paul. REH)

PROBATE-LAND: Jesse Henthorn died in fee simple. A Quit Claim deed by Andrew J. to Hannah Henthorn was recorded in Vol. 37, page 67. A Quit Claim deed by Hannah Henthorn and all to Elijah Henthorn was recorded 30 Jul 1880, Vol. 37, page 72. A Warranty deed from Elijah Henthorn to John W. Shaw was recorded on 15 May 1884, Vol. 41, page 336.
(Furnished by Shirley J. Craib)

PROBATE: The surname of Mr. Henthorn appears in the Last Will and Testament of Gilbert McCoy, his father-in-law.

DEATH: Andrew J. Henthorn Dies
A.J. Henthorn, 80Y, died at son-in-law's home, James Holland of Rt. 3, Jerusalem, 18 Oct 1910, Civil War Veteran.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 20 Oct 1910)

Andrew married Jane Mc_COY, daughter of Gilbert Mc_COY and Mary E. ATKINSON, before 2 Jul 1854 in Monroe Co., OH. Jane was born about 1826 in Monroe Co., OH.

Elizabeth married James HOLLAND on 8 Aug 1876 in Monroe Co., OH. James was born in Jun 1856 in Ohio.

General Notes:
James Holland

RELATIONSHIP: The parents of James Holland may have been John and Jemima Holland who were at 60-60, in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH at the time of the 1870 census. This was just 2 houses away from the family of Andrew and Jane Henthorn, whose daughter, Elizabeth would marry James Holland in 1876.

Marri: Batch #: M5144041 (514041 ?), Source Call #: 940297
James Holland and Elizabeth Henthorn, 8 Aug 1876, Monroe, OH

MARRIAGE: James Holland Jr. and Elizabeth Henthorn were married on 8 Aug 1876 in Monroe Co., OH
(Source: Monroe County Ohio Marriage Records, Book 2 - furnished by Betty
Cronin)

General Notes:
Elijah Henthorn

PARENTS: Jesse Henthorn and Hannah Jane Wright

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Salem Twp. (P.O. Clarington) #1004/1004, p. 147, 24 Jul 1860
Elijah Henthorn, 25, m. farmer, /100, OH; Nancy, 24, f. domestic, OH
Eliza J., 3, f. OH; Sarah A., 2, f. OH; Shannan, 1/12, m. OH
(Furnished by June Thompson and Gordon Paul)

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Green Twp. #205-206, p. 99
Elijah Henthorn, 35, OH laborer
Nancy, 35, OH, keep house
Eliza J., 13, OH, help mother
Sarah A., 11, OH, help mother
Wilson S., 9, OH
Sylvanus, 7, OH
Mary, 5, OH
Albert, 1, OH
John, VA live w/nephew
(List of names and ages from the census furnished by Denver C. Yoho With additional data from Estral Tennant)

Census: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Green Twp. #140

COMMENT:
Gordon Paul found that Elijah and Nancy Henthorn of Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH had an unnamed child on 30 Dec 1868 in Clarington (followed by a ?). It was not reported whether the child lived or died?

PROBATE-LAND: Jesse Henthorn died in fee simple. A Quit Claim deed by Andrew J. to Hannah Henthorn was recorded in Vol. 37, page 67. A Quit Claim deed by Hannah Henthorn and all to Elijah Henthorn was recorded 30 Jul 1880, Vol. 37, page 72. A Warranty deed from Elijah Henthorn to John W. Shaw was recorded on 15 May 1884, Vol. 41, page 336.
(Furnished by Shirley J. Craib)

QUESTION: Is if possible that this Elijah was married twice?
MARRIAGE: Elijah Henthorn and Mary Ann Snively were married on 13 Dec 1885 in Monroe Co., OH. Andrew J. Henthorn made application for license.
(Source: Monroe County Ohio Marriage Records, Book 3 - furnished by Betty Cronin and Ray Alfred Stewart)

COMMENT:
There was a Mary A. Snively, 51, OH living as head of household, 274-271, in Ohio Twp., Monroe Co., OH at the time of the 1870 census. There were 5 people between the ages of 30 and 17 living with her, all with the Snively surname.

General Notes:
Eliza J. Henthorn

CONFLICT: Was this person, Elijah Henthorn or from the 1860 census of Salem Twp., Monroe Co., OH, 1004/1004, Eliza J., age 3 and in the 1870 census of Green Twp., Monore Co., OH, 205-206, Eliza J., age 13?

1983 M iii. Wilson Shannon HENTHORN was born in Jun 1860 in Salem Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
Wilson Shannon Henthorn

BIRTH: Additional birth date and place information obtained from the IGI which gives his name as, Shannan Henthorn.
Birth: Batch #: 8606401, Sheet #: 46, Source Call #: 1396167

AKA: Shannon, see 1860 census of Monroe Co., OH, age 1/12

1986 U vi. Unknown HENTHORN was born on 30 Dec 1868 in Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

1989 M ix. John HENTHORN was born on 9 Apr 1874 in Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
John Henthorn

BIRTH: Gordon Paul found the birth of John Henthorn on 9 Apr 1874 at Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH to Elijah and Nancy Henthorn of Green Twp.

1990 M x. Charles HENTHORN was born on 3 Dec 1877 in Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
Charles Henthorn

BIRTH: Gordon Paul found the birth of Charles Henthorn on 3 Dec 1877 at Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH to Elijah Henthorn and Nancy of Green Twp.

714. Nancy HENTHORN was born between 1840 and 1843 in Monroe Co., OH and died about 1921.

General Notes:
Nancy Henthorn

PARENTS: Jesse Henthorn and Hannah Jane Wright

QUESTION-BIRTH: There are 2 IGI records for the birth of Nancy Henthorn and there were probably at least 2 of them. Which IGI record goes with Nancy, the wife of Christian Gates and which goes with Nancy the wife of John Shaw?
The IGI has the birth date as 1847, Clarington, Monroe, OH.
Birth: Batch #: 8607703, Sheet #: 38, Source Call #: 1396177

The IGI has the birth date as 20 Feb 1845, Monroe, OH.
Birth: Batch #: 7501702, Sheet #: 26, Source Call #: 935330

RELATIONSHIP: Nancy Henthorn's sister, Julia A. Henthorn, died and Nancy married Julia's husband, John W. Shaw.

Nancy married John W. SHAW on 22 Dec 1877 in Monroe Co., OH. John was born on 4 Nov 1847 and died in Mar 1887 at age 39.

General Notes:
John W. Shaw

Marri: Batch #: M514041, Source Call #: 940297

MARRIAGE: John Shaw and Julia A. Henthorn were issued a marriage license on 20 Jun 1867 by W.T. Sinclair, Judge in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH. They were married in Monroe Co., OH on 23 June 1867 by Harvey T. Mitchell, J.P.
(Source: Monroe Co., OH Marriage Record - furnished by Shirley J. Craib)

RESIDENCES-QUESTION: Shirley Craib thinks that John Shaw and his first wife, Julia, were living with Hezakiah and Elizabeth Shaw in Salem Twp., Monroe Co., OH at the time of the 1870 census. Can this be proven? Were Hezakiah and Elizabeth the parents of James W. Shaw?

MARRIAGE: John Shaw and Nancy Henthorn were married on 22 Dec 1877 in Monroe Co., OH, by Michael Boughner, J.P. John Shaw made application for the license on 21 Dec 1877
(Source: Monroe County Ohio Marriage Records, Book 2, page 278 - furnished by Betty Cronin and Shirley J. Craib)

RELATIONSHIP: John Shaw married Henthorn sisters, Julia Anne and Nancy Henthorn.

PROBATE-LAND: Jesse Henthorn died in fee simple. A Quit Claim deed by Andrew J. to Hannah Henthorn was recorded in Vol. 37, page 67. A Quit Claim deed by Hannah Henthorn and all to Elijah Henthorn was recorded 30 Jul 1880, Vol. 37, page 72. A Warranty deed from Elijah Henthorn to John W. Shaw was recorded on 15 May 1884, Vol. 41, page 336.
(Furnished by Shirley J. Craib)

+ 1991 M i. William Henry SHAW was born on 28 Jul 1878 and died on 30 Jul 1965 at age 87.

+ 1993 F iii. Julia Ann SHAW was born on 6 Sep 1883 and died on 13 Jan 1965 at age 81.

715. Julia Anne HENTHORN was born on 8 Apr 1846 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 30 May 1877 at age 31.

General Notes:
Julia Anne Henthorn

PARENTS: Jesse Henthorn and Hannah Jane Wright

Julia married John W. SHAW on 23 Jun 1867 in Monroe Co., OH. John was born on 4 Nov 1847 and died in Mar 1887 at age 39.

+ 1994 M i. Charles Nathan SHAW was born on 7 Aug 1871 in Salem Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 18 Feb 1922 in Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH at age 50, and was buried in Feb 1922 in Laings, Monroe Co., OH, Presbyterian Cemetery.

1996 F iii. Mary Jane SHAW was born on 31 Oct 1875, died on 7 Jul 1966 at age 90, and was buried in Jul 1966 in Charlestown, Portage Co., OH, Charlestown Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Jane Shaw

OCCUPATION: According to Shirley Craib, her great-aunt Mary worked for Dr. Buskirk as a young girl. Later she worked as a Practical Nurse all over south eastern Ohio.

LAND: In 1929 heirs sold the mineral rights to property they had inherited.
At an unspecified date, William Shaw signed a Quit Claim deed to Mary Jane Shaw. In 1995 John G. Shaw, son of William H. Shaw got a Quit Claim deed from Mary Jane's grandson and granddaughter. John G. Shaw and Shirley J. (Keevert) Craib have a Quit Claim deed for the 8 3/4th acres. This land is in the middle of nowhere according to Shirley Craib. As of 1995, approximately 20 trees had been cut by someone in the last 2-5 years. About 10 trees remain.
(Source: Deed Book Volume 100, page 72; Parcel No. 09 07005; Section 9, Twp. 3, Range 4 - furnished by Shirley Craib)

716. Melissa WRIGHT was born on 8 Apr 1834 in Monroe Co., OH, died in 1881 in Henry Co., MO at age 47, and was buried in 1881 in Henry Co., MO, Norris Cemetery.

General Notes:
Melissa Wright

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Twp.
William Wright, 24, OH, farm laborer, $150 personal estate; Martha, 21,
wife, IN; Louisa J., 2, KS; Martha E., 2, IA; John L., 1/12, IA
Melissa, 26, OH, sister-domestic

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Twp.
John C. Wright, 48, PA, farmer, $1800, $600; Lucinda, 32, wife, OH;
Melissa, 25, OH; Reuben, 21, OH; Jesse, 19, OH; Isaiah, 14, OH;
Milton, 9, IA; Sarah, 6, IA; Elizabeth, 4, IA

SPOUSE: Melissa Wright was the 2nd wife of William Stevens.

HEALTH_HISTORY-DEATH:
Around 1880, Melissa Stevens became ill with tuberculosis. It took several difficult months for death to knock at the door. Neighbor women helped care for the herd of small urchins, and one ten year old girl is reputed to have lived with the Stevens for a few months to help. We are not certain when Melissa died. Her headstone reads 1884, but William remarried in 1882, so I believe that Melissa died in 1881. Buried with her is Isaac, who died shortly after William's remarriage. Family tradition says he died of neglect.
(Source: Monroe County Ohio Families, p. 281, submitted by V. Ruth Sheeley)

BIOGRAPHY:
Melissa Wright, the first child of John Conger Wright and his first wife, Margaret McElroy, was born on 8 Apr 1834 in Monroe Co., OH. She was followed by three brothers, William, Reuben and Jesse and then a sister, Mary Ann. Her mother died in 1844/1845, 12 years after her marriage to John It did not take long for Melissa to have a stepmother, Lucinda, the younger sister of her mother, Margaret.

William Stevens arrived in Appanoose Co., IA in January of 1860. War clouds were rolling, but that did not deter him from buying land nor from courting, Melissa, John C. Wright's beautiful daughter. They were married on 16 Jun 1861 at Appanoose Co., IA. William already had one child, William, Jr. who had reached his 12th birthday.

It was two years before the first child of William and Melissa arrived. Issac Stevens is reported to have been born in 1863, by the 1870 Missouri Federal Census. However, family tradition says, very strongly, that he was a stepson of Melissa's, besides William, Jr. Isaac had no use of his legs, so his brothers carried him on their backs during later years.

Sherman Stevens arrived in 1865, with Grant arriving in 1867. In the middle of 1869, with Melissa expecting, the family traveled to Henry County, MO. There Charles (Charlie) was born in October 1869. Melissa had two more energetic sons, John in 1872 and William in 1875.

Melissa's husband ran a small sawmill. Considering that he regularly needed new timber, it is assumed that the move from Appanoose County brought him to new cutting. It is assumed that it didn't pay well enough, in that he gave up the farm after Melissa died in 1881.

His third wife was Unity Jarvis. This marriage seemed ill-fated and he died in 1891, alone in an abandoned cabin on the Grand River.

Melissa contacted tuberculois, perhaps as early as 1878. Tradition says that community women helped nurse her and to care for the small band of Stevens boys. Melissa died in 1881 in Henry Co., MO and was buried in the Norris Cemetery.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 432, written by Charles T. (Tom) Stevens - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Melissa married William STEVENS on 16 Jun 1861 in Appanoose Co., IA. William was born in 1819 in Monroe Co., OH, died in 1891 in Grand River, Henry Co., MO at age 72, and was buried in 1891 in Henry Co., MO, Norris Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Stevens

COMMENT: Apparently William Stevens was married twice. The name of his first wife is unknown. They had at least one son, William Jr., b. Abt. 1849, d. between 1870/1875. William, Jr. married in 1869 to Eliza, age 24, and had one child, Rose Marie. [Note: No source citation. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 431 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESEARCHER-RELATIONSHIP: William Stevens was the great-grandfather of Charles Thomas (Tom) Stevens.

OCCUPATION: Sawyer, CFA II, p. 431

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Twp.
William Stevens, 38, OH, farmer, $1600, $300
Rachel, 14, OH, dau; William Jr., 10, OH son
[Note: William Stevens lived 3 farms away from John C. Wright, whose daughter, Melissa, he later married.]

MARRIAGE: William Stevens to Melissa Wright on 16 Jun 1861, at Appanoose Co., IA; Book 2, p. 93
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986; Book 2, p. 93 of Appanoose Co. IA Marriage Records - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CHILDREN: William Stevens had 6 sons.

BIOGRAPHY:
William Stevens was born in Monroe County, Ohio, in 1819. Like many, he moved farther west. As a sawyer he had to keep an eye out for fresh, marketable timber. Thus, every few years, he moved. He left behind the land that produced 2500 oil wells and the railroad that became a part of Monroe County.

His first 42 years are obscure, including his first marriage, which was probably in Monroe County. But we have no record of that since the Courthouse burned so regularly.

He next appears near Centerville, [Appanoose Co.], Iowa in January 1860.

In 1860 when William Stevens came to Appanoose County, Iowa he had 10 year old William Jr. with him. There may have been older children, but we are currently not certain. [Note: Robert Guilinger reports that there was an older daughter named, Rachel, age 14, listed in the 1860 census of Sharon Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.]

William soon met a dark-haired, dark-eyed beauty named Melissa Wright, who became his second wife in August 1861. She also had been born in Monroe County, Ohio, in 1834.

Family tradition says that William also had with him a younger son, Isaac, who died in 1882/1883 and was crippled and unable to walk. The Federal Census of Missouri in 1870 and 1880 lists him as the first child of Melissa and William.

William's marriage to Melissa, a vivacious lass, brought five sons about whom we have no doubt: Sherman, Grant, Charlie, John and William. As was the custom in those days, William the younger, had the name of his older half-brother, William Jr., who had died sometime between 1870 and 1875 of reasons unknown, leaving a widow and one daughter.

In 1882 William gave up the farm, which he tried to buy with borrowed money. It did not work. In 1882 her also married a third time a woman named, Unity.

His family being torn asunder, his new wife, Unity [Jarvis], wanted the Stevens boys out of the house to make room for her own five children from a previous marriage.

The five younger Stevens told tales of their lives on the ranch of Preston Blevins nearby, then as employees of Charlie Gains on another larger ranch about five miles south of their homestead.

The last few years for William were sad, with failed business, twice widowed (we think) and a very poor choice for a third wife. He was found dead in an abandoned cabin on the Grand River in 1891. He is buried with Melissa [at Henry Co., MO.]

All his five younger sons lived into their eighties, each married only once. They were stalwart, hard-working citizens, loving to play pitch with each other, fiercely competitive.
(Source: Monroe County Ohio Families, p. 281, submitted by V. Ruth Sheeley)

CEMETERY: According to Tom Stevens, William and Melissa share a stone with their son, Isaac, in the Norris Cemetery, halfway between Clinton and Urich, MO and 2 miles north of Hartwell, Henry Co., MO.
[Note: A review of the map of Henry Co., MO reveals that it would be very difficult to be halfway between Clinton and Urich and 2 miles north of Hartwell. REH]

1997 M i. Isaac STEVENS was born in 1863 in Appanoose Co., IA, died between 1882 and 1884, and was buried between 1882 and 1884 in Henry Co., MO, Norris Cemetery.

General Notes:
Isaac Stevens

COMMENT: Family tradition is that Isaac Stevens was the son of William Stevens by a marriage prior to his marriage to Melissa Wright. Researcher, Tom Stevens states he doesn't accept this information and Robert Guilinger is in agreement. Robert Guilinger writes, "William Stevens was a widower in the 1860 census. He married Melissa Wright in 16 Jun 1861 and Isaac Stevens was born sometime in 1863."

RECOLLECTIONS: Isaac Stevens was not ambulatory due to what must have been polio. He is reported to have been excellent with rugs and chair caning. It is said that he died Abt. 1884 due to the neglect of the 3rd wife of his father, William Stevens.
(Furnished by Tom Stevens)

+ 1998 M ii. Sherman STEVENS was born on 12 Dec 1865 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 4 Mar 1951 in Vernon Co., MO at age 85, and was buried in May 1951 in Schell City, Vernon Co., MO, Greenlawn Cemetery.

+ 1999 M iii. Grant STEVENS was born on 18 Dec 1867 in Henry Co., MO, died about 19 Jun 1949 in Henry Co., MO about age 81, and was buried in Jun 1949 in Urich, Henry Co., MO, Hickory Grove Cemetery.

+ 2000 M iv. Charles STEVENS was born on 1 Nov 1869 in Urich, Henry Co., MO, died on 30 Dec 1951 in Nevada, Vernon Co., MO at age 82, and was buried about 1 Jan 1952 in Schell City, Vernon Co., MO, Greenlawn Cemetery.

+ 2001 M v. John STEVENS was born on 7 Nov 1872 in Henry Co., MO, died on 13 Feb 1951 in Clinton, Henry Co., MO at age 78, and was buried in Feb 1951 in Clinton, Henry Co., MO, Englewood Cemetery.

+ 2002 M vi. William STEVENS was born on 9 Aug 1875 in Henry Co., MO, died on 5 Jun 1963 in Sharron Twp., Appanoose Co., IA at age 87, and was buried in Jun 1963 in Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Chapel.

717. William M. WRIGHT was born on 11 May 1836 in Monroe Co., OH, died about 8 Mar 1921 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS about age 84, and was buried in Mar 1921 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS, Maple Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Wright

NAME: Duane L. Jones thinks his middle name might have been, Austin.

MARRIAGE: William Wright to Martha Lewis, no date given (probably between 7 Jan 1857 and 29 Oct 1857), in Appanoose Co., IA; Book 2, p. 42
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Problem: Was the date of marriage to Martha A. Lewis, 11 June 1857 as listed by Patricia Else or 6 Jun 1857 as listed by others?

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of Methodist Church

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Twp.
William Wright, 24, OH, farm laborer, $150 personal estate; Martha, 21,
wife, IN; Louisa J., 2, KS; Martha E., 2, IA; John L., 1/12, IA
Melissa, 26, OH, sister-domestic
[Note: Were Louisa J. and Martha E. really both age 2, at the time of the census?]

CHILDREN: According to Tom Stevens, William and Martha had 5 children. He states that William and Sophia had 5 or 6 children. He did not list the names of any of the children.

BIOGRAPHY:
We have been able to follow William Wright until about 1915 when the trail of this man, [then] approximately 80 years old, disappears. He probably rests in Kansas. One great-grandson of his, William Wright, and his family, are located in Washington and Montana.
(Source: Monroe County Ohio Families, p. 238 - written by Eric A. Stevens)

MARRIAGE: William Wright, 37, to Sophia Wendland, 20, 30 May 1875, Book 6, p. 262. The license was issued on 24 Mar 1875. The were married by Justice of the Peace, J.A. Brannen of 30 May 1875 at the bride's home.
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey, with additional information by Duane L. Jones)

CENSUS: 1880, in Iowa, he was 47 and she was 29 [Note: The ages don't agree with the marriage data. (Furnished by Duane L. Jones)

RESIDENCES: William Wright was near Evening Shade, AR, just south of Thayer, MO in 1888 and he was the administrator of his father's will in Appanoose Co., IA in 1892. It appears that James, an older son, and Melton, born of the second marriage, also lived in the vicinity of Evening Shade. (Furnished by Tom Stevens)

PROBATE: William Wright was the administrator of his father's estate in 1892.
(Furnished by Tom Stevens)

RESIDENCES--DEATH: According to Tom Stevens he lived in Kansas at one time. He wrote that an obituary had been found that showed he died in Dodge City, KS in 1921. [Note: No source citation or exact date of death given. REH]

DEATH: Died of apoplexy on 4 Mar 1921 at Enterprise Twp., Ford Co., KS
(Furnished by Duane L. Jones)

OBITUARY: William Wright
The following obituary of William Wright appeared in the Dodge City, (Kan.) Daily Globe, and as Mr. Wright was formerly a resident of Appanoose county [IA], and had many friends here, it is published in this paper. Mr. Wright was a brother of I.M. Wright, formerly of Centerville, but not residing near Moulton.

William Wright ws born May 11, 1826, in Ohio, and was married on June 11, 1857, to Martha Lewis. To this union was born six children, Louisa Wright, now deceased, J.L. Wright, and J.M. Wright, of Dodge City, Margaret Wright Bybee, of Chanute, Mary Wright McPherson, of Golden City, Mo., and J.C. Wright of Ensign, Kan. On March 28, 1871 the mother and wife passed to the Great Beyond.

William Wright, early in life united with the Methodist church and followed its teachings in a Christian life, a loving father and husband and a true friend. In 1785 [sic, 1875], Mr. Wright was united in marriage to Sophia Windland and to them was born four children: Isabelle Wright Gill, of Kansas City, Alice Wright Waren, of Savonburg, Allen county, Kan., Clay Wright, of Kansas City, and Sarah Ellen Wright, who died on February 19, 1887. Mrs. Sophia Wright preceded her husband on Janaury 9, 1885. In recent years the aged father has made his home with members of this family.

In addition to the eight children who survive, Mr. Wright leaves thirty grandchildren, one sister and two brothers, who are: Mrs. J.B. McGrew, of Blackwell, Okla., who was present at the funeral services here yesterday, I.M. Wright, of Centerville, Iowa, and Milton Wright, of Evening Shade, Ark.

The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. W.E. Rose, of the Methodist church and interment was in Maple Grove Cemetery at Dodge City, Kansas.
(Source: undated and unnamed paper of Appanoose Co., IA, first published in the Daily Globe of Dodge City, KS - furnished by Paul Patterson)

William married Martha Ann LEWIS about 6 Jun 1857 in Appanoose Co., IA. Martha was born on 18 Jan 1839 in Indiana, died on 28 Mar 1871 in Appanoose Co., IA at age 32, and was buried in Apr 1871 in Appanoose Co., IA, Brannon Cemetery.

General Notes:
Martha Ann Lewis

Problem: Was the date of death, Abt. 1875 or as listed by Tom Stevens, 28 Mar 1871?

CONFLICT-CEMETERY: Some say she was buried at the Wright Cemetery. Duane L. Jones thinks that the cemetery is Brannon Cemetery. He writes, From the book, Appanoose Co., IA Cemeteries of Sharon Township that I found at the courthouse, there is a picture of the tombstone of, Martha A., wife of William Wright, with the death date of March 28, 1871, age 32y, 2m, 10d. Another picture on the same page #1 is that of J. Wright's tombstone, stating that he died July 14, 1890, age 79y, 1m, 28d.

+ 2003 F i. Louisa J. WRIGHT was born on 2 Jun 1858 in Kansas and died before Mar 1921.

+ 2004 M ii. John L. WRIGHT was born on 13 Apr 1860 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 14 Jul 1949 in San Leandro, Alameda Co., CA at age 89, and was buried in Jul 1949 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS.

+ 2005 F iii. Margaret Nancy WRIGHT was born on 7 Feb 1863 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 13 Dec 1961 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS at age 98, and was buried in Dec 1961 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS, Elmwood Cemetery.

+ 2006 M iv. James Madison WRIGHT was born on 27 Jul 1865 in Moulton, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 23 Dec 1953 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS at age 88, and was buried in Dec 1953 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS, Maple Grove Cemetery.

William next married Sofia WENDLAND, daughter of Frank WENDLAND and Agate Rachel UNKNOWN, on 30 May 1875 in Appanoose Co., IA. Sofia was born on 8 Jan 1856 in Michnelsburg, Germany, died on 9 Jan 1885 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA at age 29, and was buried in Jan 1885 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sofia Wendland

BIRTH: 8 Jan 1856 in Michnelsburg, Germany Prussia

PROBLEM: Was the surname, Wendland or Winlan?

SPOUSE: Sofia Wendland was the 2nd wife of William Wright.

AKA: Sophia

CEMETERY: Exline Cemetery, Exline, Appanoose Co., IA; Section 2, Row 23; listed
on the gravestone, Age 29 yr, 1 day, w/o William.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBLEM: It has also been reported that she was buried at Moullan, IA in the
Oakland Cemetery.

2011 M iii. Henry Clay WRIGHT was born on 15 Dec 1880 and died on 19 Sep 1943 in Fargo, Cass Co., ND at age 62.

General Notes:
Henry Clay Wright

AKA: Clay

CHILD: According to researcher, Tom Stevens, he had one son, William Wright, who lived in Spokane, WA.

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1921, Clay Wright of Kansas City.

2012 F iv. Sarah Ellen WRIGHT was born on 16 Feb 1883 and died on 19 Feb 1887 at age 4.

2013 M v. Infant WRIGHT was born on 6 Jan 1885 in Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA and died on 8 Jan 1885 in Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.

718. Reuben WRIGHT was born on 14 May 1838 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 23 Aug 1919 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA at age 81, and was buried in Aug 1919 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Reuben Wright

MARRIAGE: Reuben Wright to Sophia Daniels, 27 Dec 1864, Appanoose Co., IA, Book 2, p. 167 and/or Book 2, p. 138
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Twp., 97/99, P.O. Unionville, IA
Reuben Wright, 32, OH, farmer; $800, $500; Sophia, 28, OH
Ellen, 3, IA; Tabitha M., 7/12 (Nov.), IA
[Note: According to Robert Guilinger, he lived on a farm next to, and just after, the one his father was on.]
(Furnished by Tom Stevens)

Census: 1880, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp.
Reuben Wright, farmer, 42, IL OH OH; Sophia, wife, 39, OH PA PA
Elizabeth, dau, 13, OH; Tabithia, dau, 10, IA; John A, son, 6, IA
(Furnished by Dortha Walters)

CHILDREN: Apparently there were three, unnamed, male children who died in infancy, born Abt. 1881, Abt. 1882 and Abt. 1883. It is said that they were buried in the Old Wright Cemetery, now called Pleasant Hill Cemetery, in Appanoose Co., IA.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1900, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., 212-217, 22 Jun 1900
Reuben Wright, May 1838, 62, 25 years married, OH OH OH, farmer, owned it
Sophia, wife, Mar 1841, 59, 7 children, 4 living, OH PA OH
Effa E., dau, Oct 1880, 19, artist, IA
(Furnished by Dortha Walters)

BIOGRAPHY:
Reuben Wright, like his grandfather, has some blank time in his history. Some of his descendants still reside (1992) in Appanoose County, Iowa.
(Source: Monroe County Ohio Families, p. 238 - written by Eric A. Stevens)

CEMETERY: REUBEN; WRIGHT; DIED AUG. 23, 1919; AGED 81Y.3M.9D; SOPHIA; WIFE OF; R. WRIGHT; DIED NOV. 19, 1904; AGED 63Y.8M.1D; WRIGHT [Large gray upright stone with oval photos of the couple at the top, Sophia on the left and Reuben at the right, very unusual. Verse on the lower block with the word WRIGHT on it.] Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: photo furnished by Patricia Else)

Reuben married Sophia DANIELS, daughter of John DANIELS and Elizabeth IDDINGS, on 27 Dec 1864 in Appanoose Co., IA. Sophia was born on 18 Mar 1841 in Ohio, died on 19 Nov 1904 in Appanoose Co., IA at age 63, and was buried in Nov 1904 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sophia Daniels

Problem: Was the date of birth, Abt. 18 Mar 1842 or as listed by Dortha Walters, 18 Mar 1841? According to Sharon Lowery, family records of the descendants of John Daniels indicate that the date of birth was, 18 Mar 1841.

RELATIONSHIP: Rebecca Daniels married William Mellott McCoy. Her sister, Sophia married Reuben Wright. The daughter of Sophia and Reuben Wright, Tabitha Mellissa Wright married, Gilbert McCoy who was the son of Thomas McCoy and Margaret Jane Jones Walker.
(Furnished by Dortha Walters and Joyce Posey and modified by Robert Guilinger)

DEATH: 19 Nov 1904 in Appanoose Co., IA at the age of 66 yrs, 8 mo, 1 day. Calculated birth date is, 18 Mar 1841.

DEATH: Book 1, p. 44, Appanoose Co., IA (Furnished by Joyce Posey)

DEATH: 19 Nov 1904 at her home 2 miles west of Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: Daniels Family History - furnished by Paul Patterson)

+ 2014 F i. Elizabeth Ellen WRIGHT was born on 25 Nov 1866 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 5 Dec 1956 at age 90, and was buried in Dec 1956 in Loveland, Larimer Co., CO, Loveland Cemetery.

+ 2015 F ii. Tabitha Mellissa WRIGHT was born on 7 Nov 1869 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 31 Dec 1951 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 82, and was buried in Jan 1952 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 2016 M iii. John Albert WRIGHT was born on 5 Jan 1874 in Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, died on 3 Oct 1948 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 74, and was buried in Oct 1948 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

2017 F iv. Emma Effie WRIGHT was born on 22 Oct 1880 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 22 Dec 1955 in Appanoose Co., IA at age 75, and was buried in Dec 1955 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Emma Effie Wright

NEVER_MARRIED: Emma Effie Wright never married.

OCCUPATION: Artist

CEMETERY: EFFIE WRIGHT; 1880 - 1955 [Stone mounted flat to the ground. Row 15] Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: photo furnished by Patricia Else)

721. Isaiah M. WRIGHT was born on 21 Aug 1846 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 19 Dec 1923 at age 77.

General Notes:
Isaiah M. Wright

COMMENT: He was one year old at the time his father moved to Appanoose Co., IA.

MARRIAGE: Isaiah M. Wright, 23, to Marg. McGinnis, 19, 22 Aug 1869 in Appanoose Co., IA; Book 5, p. 2
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Twp., 95/97
Isaiah Wright, 23, OH, farmer, $400, $350; Margaret, 20, IN, keep house
[Note: According to Robert Guilinger, he lived on a farm next to and the just prior to the one his father was on.]
(Furnished by Tom Stevens)

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1921, I.M. Wright of Centerville, IA.

Isaiah married Margaret Jane Mc_GINNIS, daughter of Simon Mc_GINNIS and Mary UNKNOWN, on 22 Aug 1869 in Appanoose Co., IA. Margaret was born in 1850 in Indiana.

General Notes:
Milton Wright

Problem: Was the first name, Milton or Melton? Joyce Posey lists, Melton. The Oct 1994 issue of the Conger Confab also incorrectly listed his name as Melton. The 1870 census of Appanoose Co., IA lists, Milton, 19, IA and the 1880 census lists, Milton, 29, IA living with his father.

AKA: As of Mar 1921, Milton Wright or Evening Shade, AR

724. Sarah E. WRIGHT was born on 28 Dec 1853 in Appanoose Co., IA and was buried in Kay Co., OK, Mt. Olive Cemetery.

Sarah married William Samuel PAYNE on 12 Feb 1874 in Appanoose Co., IA. William was born about 1847 and was buried in Kay Co., OK, Mt. Olive Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Samuel Payne

MARRIAGE: Wm. S. Payne, 27 to Sarah E. Wright, 20, 12 Feb 1874 in Appanoose Co., IA; Book 6, p. 47
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CHILDREN: All children were born prior to the move to Oklahoma.

RESIDENCES: Made the land rush into Oklahoma and staked a homestead claim on a farm about 2 miles west of Blackwell, Kay Co., OK.

2022 M i. John PAYNE was born on 21 Sep in Iowa and was buried in Kay Co., OK, Mt. Olive Cemetery.

General Notes: NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of John Payne and Susie Stewart.

+ 2023 F ii. Letha PAYNE died in Roswell, Chaves Co., NM and was buried in Arizona.

2025 M iv. Ollie PAYNE was born in 1881 in Iowa, died in 1981 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK at age 100, and was buried in 1981 in Kay Co., OK, Mt. Olive Cemetery.

General Notes: NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of Ollie Payne and Vyla Merriman.

Ollie married Vyla MERRIMAN. Vyla was born in 1897 in Iowa, died in 1971 at age 74, and was buried in 1971 in Kay Co., OK, Mt. Olive Cemetery.

+ 2026 F v. Ruth P. PAYNE was born on 2 Nov 1891 in Rago, Kingman Co., KS, died on 16 Feb 1987 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK at age 95, and was buried on 20 Feb 1987 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Wright

AKA: Aunt Liz

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1921, Mrs. J.B. McGrew of Blackwell, OK

Elizabeth married John Brady Mc_GREW on 24 Mar 1872 in Appanoose Co., IA. John was born about 1849.

General Notes:
John Brady McGrew

FATHER: Braydon McGrew, b. 1817 may have been the father of John B. McGrew.

MARRIAGE: John B. McGrew, 23, to Elizabeth Wright, 16 on 24 Mar 1872 at Appanoose Co., IA; Book 5, p. 409
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 2031 M v. John Sherid Mc_GREW was born on 10 Feb 1888 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 8 Aug 1964 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK at age 76, and was buried in Aug 1964 in Nardin, Kay Co., OK, Mount Olive Cemetery.

Mary married Samuel HALL on 4 May 1843 in Crawford Co., OH. Samuel was born in 1816 in Ohio.

Ruth married William B. HAMLIN, son of William HAMLIN and Margaret UNKNOWN, on 11 Sep 1845 in Crawford Co., OH. William was born in 1817 in Canada.

2039 M i. James A. HAMLIN was born in 1847 in Ohio and died in Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS.

736. John Conger TELFORD was born on 13 Mar 1829 in Seneca Co., OH, died on 28 Mar 1896 in Olathe, Johnson Co., KS at age 67, and was buried in Mar 1896 in Olathe, Johnson Co., KS.

General Notes:
John Conger Telford

MILITARY: Sgt. in Co. C, 136th Regt. Ohio Volunteers, during the Civil War

OCCUPATION-CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist minister

John married Lusetta BROWN, daughter of William BROWN and Rachel WILTSIE, on 14 Mar 1850. Lusetta was born on 15 Feb 1830 in Melmore, Seneca Co., OH, died on 20 Jul 1894 in Olathe, Johnson Co., KS at age 64, and was buried in Jul 1894 in Olathe, Johnson Co., KS.

General Notes:
Lusetta Brown

BIRTH: near Melmore, Seneca Co., OH, CFA II, p. 439

+ 2044 F i. Electa TELFORD was born on 25 May 1851 in Bucyrus, Crawford Co., OH, died on 4 Nov 1916 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS at age 65, and was buried in Nov 1916 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS.

+ 2045 M ii. William B. TELFORD was born 0055-Dec 1854 in Crawford Co., OH and died in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.

2046 F iii. Eliza Armstrong TELFORD was born on 12 Jul 1858 in Crawford Co., OH and died on 28 Dec 1928 in Spring Hill, Johnson/Miami Co., KS at age 70.

Eliza married James Washington SOWERS, son of William SOWERS and Ann Matilda Adeline ROSE, on 7 Jan 1918. James was born on 13 May 1856 in Perry Co., OH, died on 3 Dec 1925 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS at age 69, and was buried in Dec 1925 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS.

General Notes:
James Washington Sowers

OCCUPATION: Newspaper editor

RELATIONSHIP: James Washington Sowers was first married to Electa Telford. He later married her sister, Eliza Telford.

742. Abraham CONGER was born on 21 Jul 1836 in Seneca Co., OH and died on 31 May 1905 in Lewis Center, Delaware Co., OH at age 68.

General Notes:
Abraham Conger

FATHER-ERROR: In CFA I, p. 9 his father was listed as, John Smith Conger, born 1812. On p. 317, where John Smith Conger is listed, the son Abraham is listed as born, Abt. 1836. The spouse of Abraham is not listed on p. 317.

Page 317 states, A notation says that Abraham Conger "died unmarried in the west." He may have been the Abraham Conger, b. 21 Jul 1836, d. 31 May 1905, who lived in Delaware Co., OH in 1872. This Abraham was 36 years old when his first child was born. Perhaps his family, back east, did not know of his marriage.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 317 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PARENTS: CFA II, p. 51 lists, Abraham Conger, 1836, born in NY. His parents are listed as: John Baker Conger, born 1806 and Beulah Carson. The December 1994 issue of Conger Confab lists further information about the descendants of John Baker and Beulah (Carson) Conger. Conger Confab, Vol. XX, No. 4, December 1994, p. 1 states, "Cemetery records revealed Abraham was the s/o John Baker Conger 1805 & Beulah Carson, pg 138 CFA II."

RESIDENCES: Working for a Bartlett family in Crawford Co in 1860.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 138 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MARRIAGE:
The State of Ohio, Franklin County, SS.
I Certify That I this day solemnized the Marriage of Abraham Conger with Elizabeth Brintlinger.
Witness my Hand, this 21st day of Dec A.D. 1871
s/Wm G. Heyl J.P.
The State of Ohio, Franklin County, SS. Probate Court.
I, SAMUEL L. BLACK, Judge of the Probate Court, within and for the County of Franklin, and State of Ohio, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full and correct copy of the Certificate of Marriage of the parties therein nammed, as the same appears of record and on file in said Court, to-wit:
Marriage Record, No. 12 Page 91
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court, at Columbus, this 17" day of June 1905.
s/Samuel L. Black, Probate Judge.
s/Alexr Carpenter, Deputy Clerk.
(Source: Civil War Pension Record - furnished by Robert Guilinger - extracted by Richard E. Henthorn)

CENSUS: 1880, in Wyandotte Co., OH, Eden Twp.
Abraham Conger, his wife and family.
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. XX, No. 4, December 1994, p. 1 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

RECOLLECTIONS: Abraham Conger (1836-1905) and "Frank" The War Horse (1860-1886)
Everyone has read at least one story about a man's devotion to his dog but this is a true story about a man's devotion to his horse.

Abraham Conger was born in Seneca County, Ohio on 21 Jul 1836, the son of John Baker Conger (b. 1805) and Beulah Carson. He grew up in Ohio and at the time of the Civil War was a Saddler, one who makes, repairs, or sells saddles for horses.

Abe, as he was known, enlisted on 8 November 1863 at Bucyrus, Ohio in Company A of the 12th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry as a Corporal/Saddler. He was then assigned a three-year old horse named "Frank" as his Cavalry mount. The 12th O.V.C. served under General William T. Sherman throughout most of the Civil War, including the famous March to the Sea in Georgia. Abe and Frank were also under the command of General George Stoneman in the campaign that fought behind enemy lines. You might say that Abe's life literally depended on Frank getting him back safely to the Union lines on several different occasions.

Abe was promoted to Sgt. in 1864 and both Abe and Frank survived their war service without any wounds. Abraham Conger was discharged with his unit, at Nashville, TN on 14 Nov 1865. Abe was then offered the opportunity to purchase his mount, which he did. He took Frank back to a farm he owned in Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio. Abe and Frank lived alone on the farm until Abe married Elizabeth Brintlinger on 21 Dec 1871 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. Three children (Ulysses Grant on 12 Oct 1872, Lettie Leora on 14 Sep 1875 and John Curtis on 19 Dec 1877) were born to Abe and Elizabeth while they lived at Nevada, Wyandot Co., OH.

Certainly the children looked on Frank as a member of the family while growing up. Abe Conger took care of Frank for over 20 years, until the horse died in 1886. Abe, with the help of some of his Civil War friends, buried Frank on a farm in adjacent Crawford County, Ohio and erected a monument to Frank's war service. After 112 years this mounument is in need of restoration.

It is rather ironic that shortly after Frank's death Abe's health began to fail and he was forced to sell his farm and move to the small community of Lewis Center, in Delaware County, Ohio

Abraham Conger received a pension in 1890 for his Civil War service. He died at Lewis Center, Ohio on 31 May 1905.

[Note: Some of the material in this article was supplied by Doris Ann Conger and some came from Conger Family in America, Vol. II. The author, Robert R. Guilinger, is the grandson of Margaret (Conger) Guilinger (1863-1927)]
(Source: Written by Robert R. Guilinger, January 1998)

PENSION:
Soldier's Declaration for Pension
Under Dependent Act of 51st Congress, Approved June 27, 1890.

State of Ohio, County of Franklin, ss:
On this 14th day of July A.D. one thousand eight hundred and nintey, personally appeared before me, W.P. Dunlap, Notary Public in and for said County and State aforesaid, Abraham Conger aged 54 years, a resident of Columbus County of Franklin State of Ohio, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Abraham Conger who served the full period of ninety days in the military service of the United States in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865, who enlisted first for three months in Co "G" 15th Ohio Inft Vols; then 3 months in Co. K 86th Ohio then at Bucyrus Ohio, on the 8th day of September 1863, as a Saddler (Boyfol) in company "A" in the 12th regiment Ohio Cavalry vols. , and was honorably discharged as a Corporal or Saddler at Nashville, Tenn on the 14th day of November 1865.

That his personal description at the time he last enlisted was as follows: Age 27 years; height 5 feet, 7 3/4 inches; conplexion light; color of hair Sandy; color of eyes Brown; was born at Seneca County Ohio; occupation when enlisted, a Saddler.

That he is at this time afflicted with a disability which is not the result of his own vicious habits, and as he verily believes is permanent in character.

That said disability is first a Sunstroke at Parkersburg, W Va while in the Service, effecting him ever sincere also piles since his return, and these diseases so debilitate him that he cannot labor much.

That by reason of said disability he is incapacitated from the performance of manual labor, which renders him unable to earn a support about three fourths disability at least.

That he makes this declaration for the purpose of being inscribed upon the Pension Rolls of the United States as a disabled ex-soldier of the last war, being incapacitated from performing manual labor to earn his support as provided for under the act passed by the 51st Congress of the United States for disabled soldiers and sailors, approved June 27, 1890, and hereby constitutes and appoints, with full power of subsititution and revocation,

T.W. Tallmadge, of Washington, DC

his true and lawful attorney to prosecute this claim and obtain a certificate for pension under the act aforesaid.

That he has not received or applied for a pension under the laws of the United States.

That he has ever been a loyal citizen of the United States and will support the Constitution of the United States.

That his post-office address is at Columbus County of Franklin State of Ohio or at Mifflinville, Franklin Co, Ohio.

Attorneys fee to be ten Dollars.

s/Abraham Conger (Signature of claimant)

s/Joel L. Skillen
(Two persons who can write sign here.)
(Source: Civil War Pension Record - furnished by Robert Guilinger, extracted by Richard E. Henthorn)

PENSION:
Drop Order and Report
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Finance Division.
Washington, DC, June 23, 1905
Pensioner: Abraham Conger
Certificate number: 93550
Class: Invalid
Soldier: Act of June 27, 1890
Service: A-12-O.V.Cavy
U.S. Pension Agent: Columbus
Sir: You are hereby directed to drop from the roll the name of the above -
described pensioner who died May 31, 1905.
s/V. Warner (Commissioner)

Commissioner of Pensions:
Sir: The name of the above - described pensioner, who was last paid at $10 per month to 4 Mar, 1905, has this day been dropped from the roll of this agency.
s/illegible signature; U.S. Pension Agent
June 27, 1905
(Source: Civil War Pension Record - furnished by Robert Gulinger, extracted by Richard E. Henthorn)

PENSION:
Certificate No. 935504
Name: Abraham Conger
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions.
Washington, DC, January 15, 1898
Sir:
In forwarding to the pension agent the executed voucher for your next quarterly payment please favor me by returning this circular to him with replies to the questions enumerated below.
Very respectfully,
s/Melay (?) Evans; Commissioner

First. Are you married? If so, please state your wife's full name and her maiden name.
Answer. Mrs. Elizabeth Conger, Elizabeth Brintlinger
Second. When, where, and by whom were you married?
Answer. Dec. 21st 1871. Columbus O.Squyre Kyle
Third. What record of marriage exists?
Answer. Franklin Co. O. Probate Court
Fourth. Were you previously married? If so, please state the name of your former wife and the date and place of her death or divorce.
Answer. No.
Fifth. Have you any children living? If so, please state their names and the dates of their birth.
Answer. Yes
Grant Conger born Oct. 12th 1872
Letta Conger " Sept. 14 1875
John Conger " Dec 19 1877
s/Abraham Conger (Signature.)
Date of reply, June 4, 1898.
(Source: Civil War Pension Record - furnished by Robert Guilinger - extracted by Richard E. Henthorn)

Abraham married Elizabeth BRINTLINGER on 21 Dec 1871 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. Elizabeth was born on 12 Jun 1848 in Pennsylvania and died on 23 Feb 1914 in Lewis Center, Delaware Co., OH at age 65.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Brintlinger

AKA: Elizabeth Brentlinger in CFA I, p. 9. Elizabeth Brintlinger in the Civil War Pension records of her husband, Abraham Conger.

+ 2047 M i. Ulysses Grant CONGER was born on 12 Oct 1872 in Nevada, Wyandot Co., OH and died on 19 Dec 1952 in Delaware, Delaware Co., OH at age 80.

2048 F ii. Lettie Leora CONGER was born on 14 Sep 1875 in Nevada, Wyandot Co., OH.

2049 M iii. John Curtis CONGER was born on 19 Dec 1877 in Nevada, Wyandot Co., OH.

744. Myron B. CONGER was born on 15 Jan 1843 in New York, died on 24 Feb 1904 in Sycamore, Wyandot Co., OH at age 61, and was buried in Feb 1904 in Sycamore, Wyandot Co., OH, Pleasant View Cemetery.

General Notes:
Myron B. Conger

MILITARY: 15th Ohio Inf 1861-1865

DEATH: 60 years, 11 months, 9 days

BURIAL: His mother is buried near him.

Myron married Emma DECKER. Emma was born in 1856 and died in 1907 in Eden Twp., Seneca Co., OH at age 51.

General Notes:
Emma Decker

DEATH: 51 years, 9 months, 12 days
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 170 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 2050 M i. Herbert J. CONGER was born on 9 Nov 1873 in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., OH and died on 9 Mar 1956 at age 82.

2051 F ii. Mae CONGER was born in 1877 in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., OH and died on 1 Jan 1954 at age 77.

2052 M iii. Dean CONGER was born about 1880 in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., OH.

+ 2053 M iv. Charles Dewey CONGER was born in Mar 1893 in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., OH.

747. William J. CONGER was born about 1834 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died on 31 Jul 1887 in Ludington, Mason Co., MI about age 53.

General Notes:
William J. Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Electa Fisher

OCCUPATION: Cooper, also made an played violins

RESIDENCES: 1860, Benton Twp., Keokuk Co., IA, (Butler P.O.). Brother John was living with him.

MILITARY: Co. B, 43rd Ohio Infantry during the Civil War; went home to Iowa briefly and then left his family. He was badly wounded, left with a withered arm.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 235 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: William Conger was with Co., F, 8th Iowa Vol. Inf. from 1861 to 1865, and he wrote to his wife Mahala from Army Training Camp in 1861. He spoke of the Short Term Bonus $500.00 and short enlistment expected. About five months later his son, John Thomas, was born. William was badly wounded at the Battle of Shiloh. He wrote home about this battle saying afterwards a man could hardly walk without stepping on the dead; the Tennessee River was running red with spilled blood.

William was discharged after that but re-enlisted in the Army and was wounded again, resulting in a withered arm. He never returned home. It is believed that he did not want to be a burden to his family so he disappeared from his home and friends. About eight years after his death the family learned he had died of cancer of the stomach, somewhere in Michigan.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 524 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

REFERENCE: For extracts from letters to family members see CFA I, p. 524-525.

William married Mahala E. BOWERS on 4 Sep 1850 in Oskaloosa, Monroe Co., IA. Mahala was born on 28 Oct 1829 in Ohio, died on 2 Dec 1907 at age 78, and was buried in Dec 1907 in Kirk, Yuma Co., CO.

2054 F i. Sara Electa CONGER was born in Sep 1852 in Keokuk Co., IA and died in Apr 1861 at age 8.

+ 2055 M ii. Aaron Denman CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1856 in Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa (near), died on 22 Oct 1935 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA at age 78, and was buried on 24 Oct 1935 in Searsboro, Poweshiek Co., IA, West Liberty Cemetery.

+ 2056 M iii. William J. CONGER was born in Sep 1859 in Butler, Keokuk Co., IA and died on 4 Nov 1903 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA at age 44.

General Notes:
Calvin Conger

PARENTS: William J. Conger and Mahala E. Bowers

REFERENCE: CFA II, p. 714

General Notes:
Irie Conger

PARENTS: William J. Conger and Mahala E. Bowers

REFERENCE: (CFA II, p. 717)

SEX: Male

+ 2059 M vi. John Thomas CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1861 in Keokuk Co., IA, died on 5 Apr 1921 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO at age 59, and was buried in Apr 1921 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO, Fairview Cemetery.

William next married Iola E. COON, daughter of William H. COON and Almyra UNKNOWN, on 26 Dec 1867 in Mason Co., MI. Iola was born in 1850.

General Notes:
Iola E. Conn

SPOUSE: Iola E. Coon was the 2nd spouse of William J. Conger.

2060 F i. Almira CONGER was born on 3 Jun 1868 and died on 31 Dec 1879 at age 11.

748. Sarah Elizabeth CONGER was born on 11 Jun 1839 in Ohio and died on 20 Apr 1914 in Sibley, Osceola Co., IA at age 74.

General Notes:
Sarah Elizabeth Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Electa Fisher

BIRTH: Abt. 1836, CFA I, p. 3; 11 Jun 1839, in OH, (CFA II, p. 300)

EMIGRATION: Moved to Sibley, IA in 1882

General Notes:
Unknown Showman

QUESTION-SPOUSE: CFA I lists a Mr. Showman as spouse of Sarah Elizabeth Conger.

Sarah next married Charles S. EDMONDSON, son of John EDMONDSON and Nancy FARLEY, on 5 Aug 1858 in Richmond, Washington Co., IA. Charles was born in 1831 in White Co., IL, died on 5 Aug 1863 in Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS at age 32, and was buried in Aug 1864 in Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS, National Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles S. Edmondson

OCCUPATION: Farmer

DEATH-MILITARY: Pvt. Co. K, 30th Regt. Iowa Inf; died and was buried at Vicksburg, MS during the Civil War.

2061 F i. Mary E. EDMONDSON was born on 26 Jun 1859 in Richmond, Washington Co., IA.

2062 F ii. Emily M. EDMONDSON was born on 11 Jun 1861 in Richmond, Washington Co., IA.

+ 2063 F iii. Nancy E. EDMONDSON was born on 17 Jul 1863 in Richmond, Washington Co., IA, died on 6 Sep 1942 in Sibley, Osceola Co., IA at age 79, and was buried in Sep 1942 in Town Cemetery.

750. Dennis CONGER was born on 9 May 1842 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 9 Nov 1914 in Hazelton, Barber Co., KS at age 72.

General Notes:
Dennis Conger

DEATH: 9 Nov 1914 in Hazelton, KS, aged 75 years, 5 months, 22 days. Birth date calculated, Abt. 18 May 1839.
(Furnihed by Richard R. Crocker)

Dennis married Emma MILNES in 1863. Emma was born about 10 Nov 1833 in England and died between 2 Dec 1897 and 1899 in Hazelton, Barber Co., KS.

General Notes:
Emma Milnes

NAME-CONFLICT: Emma Milner; Emma Milnes by Richard R. Crocker, who states, "I got Milnes from a family Bible. Her entry is in the handwriting of my dad, her grandson, and there's no question he put an "s" on the Milne. It is completely different from the "r" on the end of Conger."

BIRTH: Also listed as, 1838.

DEATH: 2 Dec 1897 at Hazelton, KS at the age of 64 years, 0 months, 14 days. Birth date calculated, Abt. 10 Nov 1833.
(Furnished by Richard R. Crocker)

+ 2067 F i. Araminta CONGER was born about 18 May 1865 in Washington, Washington Co., IA.

+ 2068 F ii. Eliza E. CONGER was born on 24 Sep 1867 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died in 1922 in Cherokee, Alfalfa Co., OK at age 55.

2069 M iii. Archibald B. CONGER was born on 12 Sep 1870 in Washington, Washington Co., IA.

+ 2070 F iv. Martha Belle CONGER was born on 29 Jun 1874 in Washington, Washington Co., IA.

+ 2071 M v. Charles Clark CONGER was born on 15 May 1878 in Cloud Co., KS and died on 20 Jan 1961 at age 82.

751. Sarah Elizabeth CONGER was born on 12 Sep 1845 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 21 Apr 1878 at age 32.

General Notes:
Isaiah Pinyerd

Problem: Was the surname, Pinyard as listed on p. 515 of CFA I or Pinyerd as listed on p. 779 of CFA I?

753. Clarissa CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1849 and died on 17 Feb 1869 at age 19.

754. Rose Anna CONGER was born on 24 Mar 1851 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 30 Jun 1895 at age 44.

756. William Buchanan CONGER was born on 8 Aug 1856 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 23 Apr 1934 in Okaton, Jones Co., SD at age 77.

William married Mary RANDOLPH. Mary died in Nov 1932 in Okaton, Jones Co., SD.

+ 2085 M i. William F. CONGER was born on 14 Sep 1883 in Kansas, died on 2 Nov 1941 in Okaton, Jones Co., SD at age 58, and was buried in Nov 1941 in Murdo, Jones Co., SD.

+ 2086 M ii. Charles Edward CONGER was born on 14 May 1885 in Primghar, O'Brien Co., IA, died on 13 Jun 1959 at age 74, and was buried in Jun 1959 in Buckhorn, Jackson Co., IA, Waterford Cemetery.

757. Arena CONGER was born on 16 Apr 1859 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 31 Jan 1884 at age 24.

Marietta married T. H. STANTON on 23 Jul 1862 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. T. was born about 1842.

General Notes:
T.H. Stanton

MILITARY: Listed as Major, T.H. Stanton in marriage record.

MARRIAGE: Marietta E. Conger, d/o Clark Conger of Washington, Iowa (Washington, Washington Co., Iowa) married Major T.H. Stanton, at City of Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska. [23 Jul 1862]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey]

BIOGRAPHY: Joyce Posey reported that there was a large biography of T.H. Stanton on the Douglas Co., NE GenWeb website. I couldn't find it. REH

Florence married Edward T. TURNING Dr., son of Edward TURNING and Adaline WEED, on 13 Jan 1869. Edward was born on 5 Aug 1844 in Logan, , OH.

General Notes:
Edward T. Turning

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth take place?

AKA: Edward T. Twining (CFA I, p. 799); Correct to Edward Turning (CFA II, p. 443)

OCCUPATION: Physician

+ 2093 F i. Lenore TURNING was born on 13 Apr 1872 in Marshall Co., IA and died on 8 Nov 1945 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 73.

2094 F ii. Luella TURNING was born on 14 Nov 1871 in Washington, Washington Co., IA.

2095 M iii. Clark TURNING was born on 14 Nov 1880 in Corning, Adams Co., IA.

764. Clara CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1852 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 24 Mar 1930 in Washington, Washington Co., IA at age 77.

Clara married Charles James WILSON, son of Michael Willis WILSON and Catherine Ann HOOD, on 13 Nov 1872. Charles was born on 11 Nov 1850.

771. Elmer Elsworth CONGER was born on 15 Oct 1854 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died about 1947 in Kent, King Co., WA about age 93.

General Notes:
Elmer Elsworth Conger

OCCUPATION: Carpenter

REFERENCE: CFA II, p. 90

CONFLICT: The information shown in CFA I and CFA II doesn't agree. Some of the problems are listed here. A child, Marian, b. Abt. 1881 is listed in CFA I. Birth dates of Ralph and Vera, listed in CFA I don't agree with those in CFA II. There are different wives listed. Who was the mother of the children?

BIRTH-CONFLICT: b. 1865 (CFA II); b. 15 Oct 1854 at Washington, Washington Co., IA (CFA I, p. 153)

Elmer next married Jane Frances ARMSTRONG. Jane was born in Tipperary, Ireland and died in 1951 in Kent, King Co., WA.

2102 M i. Ralph A. E. CONGER was born on 13 May 1903 in Kent, King Co., WA and died in Apr 1977 at age 73.

General Notes:
Ralph A. E. Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Abt 1877 (CFA I, p. 153); 13 Mar 1903 (CFA II); 13 May 1903 om the SSDI.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Ralph
Social Security #: 531-01-1419
Issued in: Washington
Birth date: May 13, 1903
Death date: Apr 1977
Residence code: Washington
ZIP Code of last known residence: 98031
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Kent, Washington
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 98031
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Kent, Washington
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.0]

General Notes:
Verna Elma Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Vera Elmo Conger (CFA I, p. 153)

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Abt. 1884 (CFA I, p. 153); 5 Jul 1904 (CFA II)

2104 M iii. Harold Gilbert CONGER was born on 8 Nov 1905 in Kent, King Co., WA and died on 13 Aug 1993 at age 87.

General Notes:
Harold Gilbert Conger

EDUCATION: High school graduate

MILITARY: 4 years in U.S. Navy

OCCUPATION: Locksmith; retired after being a letter carrier for 30 years.

RESIDENCES: P.O. Box 28834; San Jose, CA 95159

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Harold
Social Security #: 531-10-5074
Issued in: Washington
Birth date: Nov 8, 1905
Death date: Aug 13, 1993
ZIP Code of last known residence: 98035
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Kent, Washington
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 10, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54149.38]

Harold married Ella Charlene THOMAS, daughter of Lute Chase THOMAS and Jeannett SIMPSON, on 4 Mar 1932 in Everett, Snohomish Co., WA. Ella was born on 4 Aug 1910 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

General Notes:
Ella Charlene Thomas

MILITARY: U.S. Navy, Chief Petty Officer in South Pacific

HOBBIES: Piano, dollies

2105 F iv. Elizabeth Evelyn CONGER was born on 6 May 1907 in Kent, King Co., WA.

+ 2107 F i. Helen CONGER was born on 25 Jun 1887 and died on 25 Sep 1966 in Washington, Washington Co., IA at age 79.

773. Allen Alonzo CONGER was born on 8 Dec 1857 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died in 1927 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 70.

Allen married Mary Boulton ANDERSON. Mary was born on 3 Mar 1858 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 10 Sep 1942 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 84.

General Notes:
Dr. Mabel Anderson Conger

MILITARY-OCCUPATION: Became a medical doctor on 23 May 1917. She later became a surgeon and an Air Force Major. (CFA I, p. 557)

RESIDENCES: 3601 Grundy Ave.; Long Beach, CA

General Notes:
Julius Albert Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Julius
Social Security #: 569-26-0839
Issued in: California
Birth date: Dec 25, 1869
Death date: Sep 1969
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 90808
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Long Beach, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.142]

Julius married Cora WILLIAMS in 1898. Cora was born on 5 Sep 1872 in Illinois and died on 10 Nov 1961 at age 89.

2114 M i. Lloyd Everett CONGER was born on 1 Nov 1906 in Washington Co., IA and died on 5 Dec 1969 at age 63.

General Notes:
Lloyd Everett Conger

OCCUPATION: Chef

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Lloyd
Social Security #: 478-10-6355
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Nov 1, 1906
Death date: Dec 1969
Residence code: Iowa
ZIP Code of last known residence: 52353
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Washington, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 12, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54151.46]

Lloyd married Mary Alice DAWSON, daughter of Robert Alexander DAWSON and Luella Mae BOOTH, on 13 Jun 1933. Mary was born on 14 Sep 1908 in Washington Co., IA and died on 28 Mar 1993 at age 84.

General Notes:
Mary Alice Dawson

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Mary
Social Security #: 482-09-1811
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Sep 14, 1908
Death date: Mar 28, 1993
ZIP Code of last known residence: 52353
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Washington, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 12, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54151.195]

General Notes:
Earl Allan Conger

RESIDENCES: Big farm at Port Kent on Lake Champlain.

Earl married Sarah Alice DUNPHREY, daughter of Samuel Oscar DUNPHREY and Elizabeth ROWE, on 17 May 1888. Sarah was born on 2 Apr 1862 and died on 20 Dec 1943 at age 81.

General Notes:
Sarah Alice Dunphrey

NAME-CONFLICT: Dunphrey on p. 84 of CFA II. Dunphey on p. 108 of CFA II.

+ 2115 M i. Harlon Henry CONGER was born on 14 May 1890 and died on 4 Dec 1958 at age 68.

788. Isabelle CONGER was born on 2 Dec 1846 in Pike Co., IN and died on 16 Sep 1935 in Duncan, Greenlee Co., AZ at age 88.

General Notes:
Isabelle Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Isabell Conger (CFA II, p. 148); Isabel Conger (CFA II, p. 387); Isabell Conger 1847 (CFA II, p. 717). Isabel Conger (CFA II, p. 719 & 722)

+ 2118 M i. Sterling Price CONGER was born on 10 Jun 1866 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR, died on 11 May 1937 in Orosi, Tulare Co., CA at age 70, and was buried in May 1937 in Sultana, Tulare Co., CA, Smith Mountain.

Isabelle next married Thomas Mitchell NUNN, son of Hiram G. NUNN and Jane ROBERTSON, on 2 Dec 1866 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR. Thomas was born on 7 Dec 1840 in Wright Co., MD and died on 16 Nov 1932 in Duncan, Greenlee Co., AZ at age 91.

General Notes:
Thomas Mitchel Nunn

NAME-CONFLICT: Thomas Munn, CFA I; Thomas Mitchel Nunn, CFA II, p. 148; Nunn, not Munn (CFA II, p. 717)

OCCUPATION: Hunter, farmer, preacher

EMIGRATION: The family left Oregon in 1881, by the Southern Pacific Railway from Sacramento to Arizona, then to Texas where they settled in Eastland. In 1910, Isabel returned to Fresno, CA to visit her son, Sterling, and family.

2119 M i. Hiram Johnson NUNN was born on 25 Feb 1868 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

2120 F ii. Mary Frances NUNN was born on 28 Nov 1869 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR and died on 9 Nov 1950 at age 80.

+ 2121 F iii. Hannah Jane NUNN was born on 4 Aug 1872 in Corvallis, Benton Co., OH, died on 20 Jan 1965 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., OK at age 92, and was buried in Jan 1965 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., OK, City Cemetery.

2122 F iv. Eva Rice NUNN was born on 14 Sep 1874 in Corvallis, Benton Co., OH.

2123 F v. Hulda Lee NUNN was born on 4 Feb 1876 in Corvallis, Benton Co., OH and died on 12 Jul 1945 at age 69.

2124 F vi. Tena Bell NUNN was born on 9 Aug 1878 in Corvallis, Benton Co., OH and died on 12 Mar 1951 at age 72.

2125 M vii. William Newton NUNN was born on 24 Jun 1880 in Corvallis, Benton Co., OH.

+ 2128 M x. John Henry NUNN was born on 10 Apr 1886 in Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX and died on 3 Jan 1956 in Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX at age 69.

2130 F xii. Pearlie Idealia NUNN was born on 6 Jul 1889 and died on 12 Sep 1895 at age 6.

790. Charlotte CONGER was born in Mar 1850 in Pike Co., IN and died in 1916 in Oregon at age 66.

Charlotte married James S. WOOLEY on 16 Aug 1866 in Lane Co., OR. James was born in 1847 and died in 1927 at age 80.

General Notes:
James S. Wooley

CENSUS: Probably in Lane Co., OR at the time of the 1870 census. Mother-in-law living with them. (CFA II, p. 717)

795. John S. CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1855 in Lane Co., OR, died on 6 May 1921 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR at age 65, and was buried in May 1921 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

General Notes:
John S. Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Pike Co., IN; Lane Co., OR (CFA I, p. 316)

John married Sarah Elizabeth RICKARD, daughter of Andrew RICKARD and Mary BARCLAY, on 25 Nov 1883. Sarah was born on 3 Dec 1863 in Benton Co., OH and died on 5 Aug 1942 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR at age 78.

+ 2132 M i. Benjamin F. CONGER was born on 19 Oct 1885 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR, died on 1 Apr 1949 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR at age 63, and was buried in Apr 1949 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

2133 M ii. Chester CONGER was born on 24 Nov 1892 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR and died on 26 Apr 1951 at age 58.

797. Alice CONGER was born on 15 Sep 1849 in Indiana, died on 29 Apr 1925 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 75, and was buried in Apr 1925 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN, Walnut Hills Cemetery.

General Notes:
Alice Conger

DEATH: Death Certificate of Alice Conger Patterson, Department of Health, Sacramento, CA, Certificate #25-017758.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 774 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Alice married John K. PATTERSON, son of Ephraim PATTERSON and Susan W. THAYER, on 31 Dec 1868 in Pike Co., IN. John was born on 25 Aug 1842 in Gallia Co., OH, died on 15 Mar 1926 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN at age 83, and was buried in Mar 1926 in Walnut Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
John K. Patterson

OCCUPATION: Farmer

MILITARY: Served in the Civil War, Pvt. in Co., E, 42nd Red Ind Vol Inf; lost a
leg in the Battle of Perrysville. Pension Record #13199.

MARRIAGE: Marriage of John and Alice Patterson recorded in Pike Co., IN
Marriage Record Book #5, p. 195.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 774 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Lived with his daughter, Essie, at Union, Ind. at the time of his
death.

BIBLE: Names and dates are recorded in the family Bible, in possession of Mrs.
Melba Robling Green, Oakland City, IN.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 774 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

+ 2134 F i. Essie PATTERSON was born on 9 Nov 1869 in Pike Co., IN and died on 14 Mar 1947 at age 77.

General Notes:
Anna Jessie Patterson

NEVER_MARRIED:

NAME-CONFLICT: Anna Jessie and Jessie Ann, CFA I, p. 774

RESIDENCES: California

2136 F iii. Ruby PATTERSON was born on 17 Jun 1874 in Pike Co., IN and died on 21 Jan 1959 at age 84.

2137 F iv. Grace PATTERSON was born on 3 Apr 1877 in Pike Co., IN and died in Apr 1968 at age 91.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: Ada and Olive Patterson were twins.

NEVER_MARRIED: Never married.

2141 F viii. Mattie PATTERSON was born on 30 Apr 1885 in Pike Co., IN and died on 6 Oct 1968 at age 83.

801. Francis E. CONGER was born on 24 Jan 1861 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN, died on 5 May 1928 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN at age 67, and was buried in May 1928 in Walnut Hills Cemetery.

General Notes:
Francis E. Conger

AKA: Fannie; Fanny (CFA I, p. 523, CFA II, p. 724); Frances Conger Johnson (CFA II, p. 724)

BIRTH: 1859, CFA I, p. 523; 24 Jan 1858/9 CFA II, p. 347; "b. 24 Jan 1861, not 1859" (CFA II, p. 724)

DEATH: Frances (Conger) Johnson, d. 5 Mar 1928 at Petersburg, IN, as Mrs. Whitlock. (CFA II, p. 724)

Francis married Theodore JOHNSON, son of Nelson JOHNSON and Martha A. HUMMER, on 12 Dec 1878 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN. Theodore was born about 15 Jul 1855 in Washington, Daviess Co., IN and died on 18 Feb 1921 in Indiana about age 65.

General Notes:
Theodore Johnson

OCCUPATION: Farmer

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 5 Jul 1855 (CFA II, p. 724)

2145 F i. Jennie JOHNSON was born on 29 Dec 1880 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN and died on 13 Oct 1953 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 72.

+ 2146 M ii. Roy Nelson JOHNSON was born on 2 Dec 1890 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN and died on 28 Mar 1951 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN at age 60.

General Notes:
E. J. Whitlock

SPOUSE: E.J. Whitlock was the 2nd spouse of Francis E. Conger

818. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 15 Mar 1863 in Knox Co., IN and died on 2 Jun 1944 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL at age 81.

General Notes:
Sarah Jane Conger

SPOUSE: Sarah Jane Conger was the 2nd spouse of Charles William Drew.

Sarah married Charles William DREW, son of Chesley DREW and Maletha BOLIN, about 11 Sep 1887 in Sullivan, Moultrie Co., IL. Charles was born on 9 Mar 1858 in J. Creek Twp., Moultrie Co., IL and died on 12 Nov 1912 in Jonathan CreekTwp., Moultrie Co., IL at age 54.

General Notes:
Charles William Drew

REFERENCE: CFA II, p. 296-298 has the details about his family.

OCCUPATION: Farmer

AKA: Probably called, Charley or Charlie; Guy Drew (CFA I, p. 728)

RELATIONSHIP: Charles William Drew and his first wife, Margaret Bolin, were
first cousins. Their common ancestor was, the father of siblings, Maletha and
William Bolin.

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: CFA I, p. 728 lists the marriage to Sarah Jane Conger as, 27
Jun 1888, Sullivan, IL.

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: Had a drinking problem and died of cirrhois of the liver

RECOLLECTIONS:
Charles William Drew first married his first cousin, Margaret [Maggie] Bolin,
on 4 Feb 1882, after she became pregnant by him. At that time in our history
young men who impregnated young ladies were forced to marry them at what was
called a shotgun wedding. The shotgun was held on the back of the groom by the
father of the bride. I have even heard of reluctant brides, but that didn't
make any difference in those days, as it was awful to have a child born out of
wedlock. I don't know if Charley loved Maggie. I have nothing passed down to me
that would say either way.

Maggie was the daughter of Maletha's [(Bolin) Drew] brother, William Bolin and
Jane Fulton. Maggie died 11 Jan 1886. She left two children. The older one,
William, b. 10 Aug 1882, died in 1891, and the younger one, Clarence, born 28
Dec 1883, died in 1922, never married.

Sarah Jane Conger, of Oskaloosa in Clay Co., IL, along with 2 girl friends, had
come to Moultrie county, [IL] in early 1887 looking for work. Sarah found work
as a housekeeper with Charlie's brother, James, who lived a quarter mile north
in Section 29 on the place called, the Grace Dolan farm in the 1978 plat map of
Jonathan Creek Township. James and his wife, Susan, decided Charley needed a
wife and mother for his two sons more than they needed a housekeeper and talked
up a marriage between Charlie and Sarah. They were married on 11 Sep 1887.

Sarah was born in Knox Co., IN and her parents brought her and her brother,
James, and sister, Harriet, to Clay county, Illinois in the spring of 1838.
Sarah's father was Richard Conger, b. 4 Oct 1833, in Knox Co., IN. Her mother
was Martha Davenport, born 19 June 1840 in Kentucky. They were married 14 Mar
1858 in Knox Co., IN.

Richard Conger died, 23 Mar 1893, in Mason City, IL where they had moved and he
was employed at a flour mill there. He is buried there. Martha died at her
daughter Sarah's house in Section 32 of Jonathan Creek Twp. on 23 Mar 1923.
She had outlived all her other children. She was the 6th person to die at the
above farm and is buried at Oskalossa Cemetery.

The Richard Conger family lived in several Clay county [IL] places. One of
them was near Farina and Sarah worked a summer or two in strawberry patches
near there. Sarah trailed her brother, Jim, around like a shadow and by doing
this learned to hunt and fish at an early age. One time, so the story goes,
she spent some time in an tree ... in the Little Wabash Valley. She had taken
the family boat out in the high water, when she had been told not to. The boat
got going too fast for her and as it passed under a tree limb, she grabbed it
and got out of the boat. Her brother, Jim, later rescued her after finding the
boat missing.

Charley was a director of Two Mile School (see History of Moultrie County
Schools, by Vera Slover, 1976). He served one term as road overseer in
District 9 which included the same four sections as the school district (see
Acts of Township Fathers).

Charley had a drinking problem and died of cirrhois of the liver. He was the
fourth to die in the house he'd built when he married Maggie. He had owned the
ground since 1878. At the time of his death he owned 450 acres.

Sarah continued to live in the house off and on until 1929 and then she and
daughter, Ruth, moved to town. Sarah joined the J.C. [does this mean Jonathan
Creek] Church in 1907 but the records don't show that Charley was ever a
member. He gave money for the building of the new church in 1891 so he surely
wasn't all bad.

The family is buried at Jonathan Creek Cemetery just about a quarter mile west
of the Bolin Cemetery, which is in Section 34. The J.C. Cemetery is in Section
33.

Sarah's 3rd son and 4th child was Clifford [Drew]. He married Sada M. Crowdson
just a few months past her 16th birthday. She became the 5th person to died in
the Drew house on 2 May 1913 from a tubal pregnancy.

Clifford went with several girls from then until he remarried. He was thought
to be a good catch and several parents introduced him to their daughters and
several young ladies tried to catch him. His mother moved across the creek
several times into another house they owned during the next few years. Each
time Clifford would become engaged she'd move herself and two duaghters. When
the engagement was broken, she'd come back. The younger one, Cora, married in
1919. Sarah and Ruth, who was physically crippled from birth, moved to
Sullivan later.

Clifford and Stella (Beals) Drew lost their first child, Elva Pearl. He was
born 28 Jul 1928 and died 16 Apr 1929, the 6th to die at the Drew farm. His
obituary states he died of acute bronchitis. He had been named for his
mother's youngest brother, Elva Davis Beals, and Pearl was the name of one of
Clifford's war buddies.

Clifford had been in the Navy in World War I, 1917-1919, and rose to the rank
of Fireman First Class. I once asked him why his buddies were all promoted to
petty officer classes and he remained a seaman. His reason was that he had
been ashore in hospitals so much suffering from sea sickness. His major
campaign was the Removal of the North Sea Mines (see National Geographic
magazine of February 1920 for an article on this.).

He served as a director of Two Mile School, where he had also attended, for
many years before it was consolidated along with 4 other schools to form
Jonathan Creek School.

He inherited the home 80 from his dad and also a large mortgage. He had sent
enough money home while in the Navy to pay off this mortgage. His former
father-in-law, Pete Crowdson, who had been receiving the money, spent it for
his own expenses. Clifford ended up paying the mortgage twice, finishing in
1939.
(Source: Written by Orris Raymond Drew - The Conger Family of America, Vol.
II, p. 296-297 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 2147 M i. Guy DREW was born on 22 Jun 1888 in Jonathan CreekTwp., Moultrie Co., IL and died in Oct 1953 in East St. Louis, St. Clair Co., IL at age 65.

+ 2148 F ii. Nina DREW was born on 16 Oct 1889 in Jonathan CreekTwp., Moultrie Co., IL.

+ 2149 M iii. Francis DREW was born on 6 Jun 1891 in Jonathan CreekTwp., Moultrie Co., IL and died on 20 Aug 1962 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL at age 71.

+ 2150 M iv. Clifford DREW was born on 25 Aug 1892 in Moultrie Co., IL and died on 24 Mar 1959 in Rochester, Olmsted Co., MN at age 66.

+ 2151 F v. Hazel DREW was born on 30 May 1894 in Moultrie Co., IL, died on 8 Apr 1968 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL at age 73, and was buried in Apr 1968 in Warrensburg, Macon Co., IL, Illini Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ruth Drew

HEALTH_HISTORY: Physically crippled at birth.

BIRTH-CONFLICT: CFA I, p. 728 lists her birth date as, 14 May 1902. This is probably the birth date of her sister, Cora.

819. Harriet CONGER was born in Nov 1865 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN and died in 1903 in Missouri at age 38.

General Notes:
Thomas W. Tackett

QUESTION: Who died at age, 34, Thomas or Harriet?

2157 M i. Robert Lee TACKETT was born on 29 Sep 1892 in Mason City, Mason Co., IL and died on 22 Aug 1916 in Kinmundy, Marion Co., IL at age 23.

+ 2160 F iv. Martha TACKETT was born on 20 Dec 1900 in Mason City, Mason Co., IL, died on 21 Nov 1926 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL at age 25, and was buried in Nov 1926 in Greenhill Cemetery.

828. Sarah Ellen CONGER was born on 17 Nov 1862 in Washington Twp., Gibson Co., IN and died on 2 Jun 1939 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN at age 76.

Sarah married Algernon Sidney FREDERICK, son of William Lawrence FREDERICK and Indiana FREDERICK, on 31 Mar 1881. Algernon was born on 7 Aug 1857 in Washington Twp., Gibson Co., IN and died on 28 Mar 1961 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN at age 103.

General Notes:
Algernon Sidney Frederick

BIBLE: Data taken from Conger Family Bible (CFA I, p. 736).

+ 2168 M i. James Jasper FREDERICK was born on 17 Nov 1882 and died on 9 Jul 1963 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN at age 80.

+ 2170 F iii. Olive May FREDERICK was born on 10 Aug 1887 and died on 8 Dec 1959 in Pike Co., IN at age 72.

830. Joseph Clinton CONGER was born on 24 May 1868 in Gibson Co., IN and died on 17 Mar 1935 in Marmaduke, Greene Co., AR at age 66.

General Notes:
Unknown person

SPOUSE: The name of the 2nd spouse of Joseph Clinton Conger is unknown.

Joseph next married Matilda DICKERSON. Matilda was born on 14 Jul 1885 in Beachgrove, Greene Co., AR and died on 19 Oct 1929 in Marmaduke, Greene Co., AR at age 44.

General Notes:
Matilda Dickerson

SPOUSE: Matilda Dickerson was the 3rd spouse of Joseph Clinton Conger.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Nazarene

2174 M i. Finis Thomas CONGER was born on 6 Mar 1907 and died in Dec 1977 at age 70.

General Notes:
Finis Thomas Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Finis
Social Security #: 722-01-9929
SS# issued in: Railroad Board
Birth date: Mar 6, 1907
Death date: Dec 1977
Residence code: Arkansas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 72443
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Marmaduke, Arkansas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48092.118]

2175 F ii. Fannie CONGER was born on 2 Sep 1909 and died in Dec 1911 at age 2.

2176 M iii. William Charles CONGER was born on 1 Apr 1912 and died on 24 May 1959 at age 47.

+ 2178 M v. Robert Perry CONGER was born on 4 Feb 1917 in Marmaduke, Greene Co., AR.

838. Misouria Elizabeth EDWARDS was born on 31 Aug 1858 in Knox Co., IN, died on 19 Feb 1904 in Nr. Francisco, Gibson Co., IN at age 45, and was buried in Feb 1904 in Gibson Co., IN, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

General Notes:
Missouria Elizabeth Edwards

NAME-CONFLICT: Misouria Elizabeth Edwards by Daniel Lockwood; Missouri Elizabeth Edwards by others.

Misouria married Newton Alvey LOCKWOOD, son of George LOCKWOOD and Lydia Maria BUCHANAN,. Newton was born on 21 Jul 1850 in Wabash Co., IL, died on 22 Feb 1936 in Decker Twp., Knox Co., IN at age 85, and was buried on 24 Feb 1936 in Francisco, Gibson Co., IN.

General Notes:
Newton Alvery Lockwood

ERROR: Daniel Lockwood pointed out that he was born in Wabash Co., IL, not as listed in CFA II, Knox Co., IN. He had submitted the wrong information to Maxine Leonard.

DEATH: At 5:00 a.m. on 22 Feb 1936 in Decker Twp., Knox Co., IN. He was buried on 24 Feb 1936 at Francisco, IN.
[Daniel Lockwood wrote, "I remember going to his funeral that day, at the age of 4, in a wagon and the temperature that morning was -20 degrees F.]
(Source: Death Certificate - furnished by Daniel Lockwood)

+ 2183 M i. Belva Ruth LOCKWOOD was born on 10 Oct 1879 in Knox Co., IN, died on 17 May 1938 in Knox Co., IN at age 58, and was buried in May 1938 in Knox Co., IN.

+ 2184 F ii. Iva LOCKWOOD was born on 23 Jan 1884 in Knox Co., IN, died on 23 Jul 1970 in Carmi, White Co., IL at age 86, and was buried in Jul 1970 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN.

+ 2185 M iii. Guy Ona LOCKWOOD was born on 25 Jul 1887 in Knox Co., IN, died on 13 Apr 1965 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH at age 77, and was buried in Apr 1965 in Francisco, Gibson Co., IN, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

+ 2186 F iv. Maude Lilly LOCKWOOD was born on 27 Apr 1891 in Knox Co., IN, died on 3 Mar 1956 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN at age 64, and was buried in Mar 1956 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN.

+ 2187 F v. Jessie May LOCKWOOD was born on 30 Dec 1897 in Knox Co., IN, died in Mar 1979 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH at age 81, and was buried in Mar 1979 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN.

General Notes:
Etta Phillips

NAME-CONFLICT: Etta (Nancy Ellen) Phillips CFA I, p. 778.

874. Hope DAVIDSON was born on 29 Aug 1862 in Pike Co., IN, died on 17 Feb 1913 at age 50, and was buried in Feb 1913 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN, Princeton IOOF.

876. Florence DAVIDSON was born on 25 Dec 1865 in Pike Co., IN, died on 9 Jan 1947 at age 81, and was buried in Jan 1947 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN, Princeton IOOF.

Florence married Frank LOCKWOOD on 28 Aug 1894 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN.

878. Clarence Yancey DAVIDSON was born on 15 Dec 1869 in Pike Co., IN, died on 29 Dec 1956 at age 87, and was buried in Dec 1956 in Pike Co., IN, Davidson Cemetery.

Clarence married Elmina GOWEN. Elmina was born on 30 Oct 1872, died on 8 Mar 1955 at age 82, and was buried in Mar 1955 in Pike Co., IN, Davidson Cemetery.

2223 F ii. Arminta DAVIDSON was born on 20 Nov 1899 and died on 24 May 1969 at age 69.

2228 F vii. Phavilla DAVIDSON was born on 22 Jul 1912 and died in Sep 1986 at age 74.

879. Phoebe Ann DAVIDSON was born on 21 Dec 1873 in Pike Co., IN, died on 6 Aug 1949 in Pike Co., IN at age 75, and was buried in Aug 1949 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Union IOOF Cemetery.

General Notes:
Phoebe Ann Davidson

NAME-CONFLICT: Anna D. Davidson by Catherine (Hart) Conrad

Phoebe married Charles Byron Mc_ATEE on 7 Oct 1896 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN. Charles was born on 20 Aug 1872 in Pike Co., IN, died on 26 May 1937 in Pike Co., IN at age 64, and was buried in May 1937 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Union IOOF Cemetery.

+ 2229 F i. Mary Pha Mc_ATEE was born on 12 Oct 1897 in Pike Co., IN, died on 16 Jul 1969 in Dubois Co., IN at age 71, and was buried in Jul 1969 in Otwell, Pike Co., IN, Otwell IOOF Cemetery.

2230 M ii. Jasper Jacob Mc_ATEE was born on 31 May 1899 in Pike Co., IN, died on 26 Aug 1899 in Pike Co., IN, and was buried in Aug 1899 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Union IOOF Cemetery.

+ 2231 M iii. Leslie Byron Mc_ATEE was born on 28 Aug 1900 in Pike Co., IN, died on 24 Feb 1993 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL at age 92, and was buried in Feb 1993 in Greenwood, Johnson Co., IN, Greenwood Cemetery.

2232 F iv. Flora Elizabeth Mc_ATEE was born on 26 Jul 1902 in Pike Co., IN and died on 1 Nov 1976 in Oakland City, Gibson Co., IN at age 74.

Flora married Clarence CLAYTON on 18 Dec 1927 in Oakland City, Gibson Co., IN. Clarence was born on 12 Jan 1890 and died on 1 Jan 1973 in Oakland City, Gibson Co., IN at age 82.

2233 F v. Gertrude Davidson Mc_ATEE was born on 6 Aug 1905 in Pike Co., IN and died on 17 Dec 1906 in Pike Co., IN at age 1.

+ 2234 M vi. Charles Herbert Mc_ATEE was born on 4 Nov 1906 in Pike Co., IN, died in 1991 in Pike Co., IN at age 85, and was buried in 1991 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Union IOOF Cemetery.

+ 2235 M vii. Kenneth Forest Mc_ATEE was born on 17 Jun 1908 in Pike Co., IN, died on 9 Jun 1982 in Pike Co., IN at age 73, and was buried in Jun 1982 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Union IOOF Cemetery.

2236 M viii. Aaron Wallace Mc_ATEE was born on 25 Apr 1910, died on 4 Jan 1911, and was buried in Jan 1911 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Union IOOF Cemetery.

882. Gertrude DAVIDSON was born on 9 Mar 1833 in Pike Co., IN and died in Jan 1968 at age 134.

898. John Alexander KIRKPATRICK was born on 2 Sep 1852 in Lowndes Co., AL and died on 24 May 1928 in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL at age 75.

John married Henrietta Elizabeth WHITE, daughter of Marlin D. WHITE and Mildred ELMYRA, on 23 Nov 1873 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL. Henrietta was born on 22 Nov 1857 in Hawridge, , AL.

2238 F i. Lizzie Edwina KIRKPATRICK was born on 26 Nov 1874 in Lowndes Co., AL and died on 9 Jan 1875 in Lowndes Co., AL.

2239 F ii. Lula Rachel KIRKPATRICK was born on 17 May 1876 in Lowndes Co., AL and died on 29 Apr 1950 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA at age 73.

2240 F iii. Johnnie Estelle KIRKPATRICK was born on 22 May 1878 in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL.

+ 2241 M iv. Robert Henry KIRKPATRICK was born on 20 Nov 1880 in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL and died on 12 Nov 1961 in Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS at age 80.

2242 F v. Mary Bell KIRKPATRICK was born on 25 Mar 1883 in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL and died on 7 Jun 1944 in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL at age 61.

2243 M vi. William White KIRKPATRICK was born on 7 Oct 1887 in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL and died on 11 Mar 1960 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA at age 72.

2244 M vii. John Alexander KIRKPATRICK was born on 27 Apr 1890 in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL.

2245 M viii. Claude Meek KIRKPATRICK was born in Jul 1892 in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL and died on 20 Jan 1962 in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL at age 69.

General Notes:
Claude Meek Kirkpatrick

QUESTION: What was the sex of this person?

911. Joseph John HARRIS was born on 6 Dec 1855 in Hickory Valley, Hardeman Co., TN and died on 23 Mar 1935 in Saulsbury, Hardeman Co., TN at age 79.

Joseph married Sarah Lucindy PULLIAM, daughter of Tillman P. PULLIAM and Martha Jane REAGAN, on 19 Oct 1886. Sarah was born on 18 Oct 1865 in Hickory Valley, Hardeman Co., TN and died on 22 Feb 1934 in Saulsbury, Hardeman Co., TN at age 68.

2246 M i. George Tillman HARRIS was born on 11 Aug 1887 in Hardeman Co., TN and died on 9 Aug 1956 in Alton, Madison Co., IL at age 68.

+ 2247 M ii. Wiley Lake HARRIS was born on 18 May 1889 in Hickory Valley, Hardeman Co., TN, died on 19 Feb 1969 in Hickory Valley, Hardeman Co., TN at age 79, and was buried in Feb 1969 in Saulsbury, Hardeman Co., TN, Saulsbury Cemetery.

2248 F iii. Annie J. HARRIS was born on 25 Feb 1891 in Hardeman Co., TN and died on 16 Oct 1918 at age 27.

2249 F iv. Mary Lucille HARRIS was born on 20 Jan 1893 in Hardeman Co., TN and died on 7 Mar 1973 at age 80.

2250 M v. Joseph John HARRIS was born on 29 Jul 1895 in Hardeman Co., TN and died in 1980 at age 85.

2251 F vi. Sarah Thompson HARRIS was born on 14 Jul 1900 in Hardeman Co., TN.

2252 M vii. William Matthew HARRIS was born on 17 Feb 1903 in Hardeman Co., TN and died on 29 Jan 1963 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN at age 59.

2253 M viii. Robert Charles HARRIS was born on 27 Apr 1905 in Hardeman Co., TN.

917. Minnie Myrtle COBB was born on 24 Jan 1877 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX and died on 28 Jan 1968 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX at age 91.

General Notes:
Minnie Myrtle Cobb

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: She was a gentle woman of the highest quality, loved and respected by everyon who knew her. (CFA II, p. 299)

Minnie married Robert Alexander DUNCAN, son of George Washington DUNCAN and Mary Elizabeth ROUNTREE, on 4 Feb 1897 in Mt. Pleasant, Titus Co., TX. Robert was born on 25 Jan 1870 in Potts Camp, Tippah Co., MS, died on 3 Oct 1937 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX at age 67, and was buried in Oct 1937 in Nevills Chapel.

General Notes:
Robert Alexander Duncan

OCCUPATION: Teacher and farmer; He had taught more years than any other man in Titus Co., TX at the time of his death, at public schools and summer sessions at East Texas State Teachers College (Now East Texas State University).
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 299 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

2254 M i. Otis Durant DUNCAN Dr. was born on 20 Nov 1897 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX and died on 17 Jul 1970 in Stillwater, Payne Co., OK at age 72.

2255 M ii. Howell Cobb DUNCAN was born on 25 Jul 1899 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX and died on 28 Jan 1974 at age 74.

2256 F iii. Anne Lillian DUNCAN was born on 4 Aug 1901 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX.

+ 2257 F iv. Leora Mamie DUNCAN was born on 24 Mar 1904 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX.

2258 M v. Robert Curtis DUNCAN was born on 19 Jun 1907 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX and died on 23 Jan 1979 at age 71.

2259 M vi. Joseph Ephraim DUNCAN was born on 30 Jul 1910 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX.

2260 M vii. Raymond Dean DUNCAN was born on 9 Mar 1913 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX and died on 3 Jul 1921 at age 8.

2261 F viii. Myrtle Lucille DUNCAN was born on 12 Jan 1915 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX.

2262 M ix. James Preston DUNCAN was born on 7 Oct 1919 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX.

919. Mary Lucretia PARKER was born on 25 Jan 1859 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA, died about 9 Jan 1957 in Lebanon, Linn Co., OR about age 97, and was buried in Jan 1957 in Lakeview, Lake Co., OR.

General Notes:
Mary Lucretia Parker

ORGANIZATIONS: Mary Reed was the last remaining Charter Member of the Lakeview Rebekah Lodge, Lakeview, OR when she died at age, 97.

Mary married Henry Reed HERYFORD, son of Clemens Reed HERYFORD and Nancy Ann CHAMBERS, on 12 Aug 1877 in Crooked Creek, , OR. Henry was born on 29 Jul 1850 in Knox Co., MO, died about 12 Dec 1919 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA about age 69, and was buried about Dec 1919 in Lakeview, Lake Co., OR.

General Notes:
Henry Reed Heryford

Problem: CFA I, p. 747 lists the date of death as, "24 Nov or 12 Dec 1919 at
Santa Cruz, Clfr,". Biographical sketch lists, 12 Dec 1919, CFA I, p. 773.

MARRIAGE: Crooked Creek Valley, OR

OCCUPATION: Cattle rancher

RESIDENCES: Goose Lake Valley, until 1892; 1909 moved to Lodi, CA; 1912 Santa
Cruz, CA

2263 F i. Lydia Ellen HERYFORD was born on 18 Jan 1880 in Eagle Point, Jackson Co., OR and died on 12 Jan 1956 at age 75.

2264 M ii. Lemont Reed HERYFORD was born on 22 Dec 1881 in Eagle Point, Jackson Co., OR and died about 1970 about age 89.

General Notes:
Clara Gerlicher

SPOUSE: Clara Gerlicher was the 2nd spouse of Lemont Reed Heryford.

+ 2265 F iii. Olive Lucretia HERYFORD was born on 12 May 1884 in Eagle Point, Jackson Co., OR and died on 4 Mar 1905 at age 20.

2266 M iv. Harry Lee HERYFORD was born on 7 Oct 1886 in Lakeview, Lake Co., OR.

2267 M v. Fred Robert HERYFORD was born on 9 Dec 1888 in Lakeview, Lake Co., OR and died about 5 Apr 1900 about age 11.

General Notes:
Fred Robert Heryford

DEATH: 5 or 6 Apr 1900

NEVER_MARRIED: Never married.

2268 M vi. Willard Henry HERYFORD was born on 13 Apr 1890 in Lakeview, Lake Co., OR and died on 22 Dec 1966 at age 76.

2269 F vii. Mary Hazel HERYFORD was born on 16 Aug 1893 in Lakeview, Lake Co., OR.

2270 F viii. Charlotta Mildred HERYFORD was born on 14 Feb 1900 in Lakeview, Lake Co., OR.

General Notes:
Henry Smith

DIVORCE: The marriage of Henry Smith and Hildred Heryford ended in divorce.

General Notes:
Everett Abbott

SPOUSE: Everett Abbott was the 2nd spouse of Hildred Heryford.

General Notes:
Fred Benson Conger

PARENTS: John D. Conger and Pinina Ann Benson

Fred married Jenette Leota FRANKLIN, daughter of William Anderson FRANKLIN and Louisa Jane NORTH, on 7 Oct 1895 in Hampton, Franklin Co., IA. Jenette was born on 30 Jan 1876 in Hampton, Franklin Co., IA.

General Notes:
Jenette Leota Franklin

NAME-CONFLICT: Jennie Leota Franklin, CFA II, p. 699

+ 2271 M i. Don Franklin CONGER was born about 15 Oct 1899 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., IA and died on 26 Sep 1977 in Fargo, Cass Co., ND about age 77.

2272 F ii. Alice Louise CONGER was born on 20 Sep 1902 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA.

925. Max Omar CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1881 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA and died about 1 Dec 1968 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA about age 87.

General Notes:
Max Omar Conger

PARENTS: John D. Conger and Pinina Ann Benson

OCCUPATION: Teacher

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Max
Social Security #: 549-66-5466
Issued in: California
Birth date: Oct 17, 1881
Death date: Dec 1967
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 95818
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Sacramento, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54152.21]

DEATH-CONFLICT: Did he die in Dec 1968 or as listed in the SSDI, Dec 1967?

Max married Mary Agnes WINTER, daughter of Josiah WINTER and Margaret WHITTAKER, on 9 Apr 1908 in Ione, Amador Co., CA. Mary was born on 24 May 1883 in Ione, Amador Co., CA and died on 20 Oct 1966 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA at age 83.

+ 2273 M i. Clyde Benson CONGER Dr. was born on 30 Jun 1910 in Ione, Amador Co., CA and died about 18 Dec 1941 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA about age 31.

+ 2274 M ii. Oliver Meredith CONGER was born on 13 Jan 1911 in Ione, Amador Co., CA and died on 29 Jul 1975 in Pacific Ocean at age 64.

+ 2275 F iii. Margaret Ellen CONGER was born on 21 Jun 1915 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

926. Sarah Jane BLAIR was born on 12 Nov 1847 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 13 Feb 1919 in Brownsville, Nemaha Co., NE at age 71.

Sarah married William Milton HARDIN, son of John Thomas HARDIN and Martha DAVIS, on 26 Feb 1868 in Auburn, Nemaha Co., NE. William was born on 5 Jul 1846 in Homer, Vermilion Co., IL and died on 17 Oct 1889 in Nevada, Story Co., IA at age 43.

General Notes:
William Milton Hardin

BIRTH-DEATH: Born near, Homer, IL, and died near, Nevada, IA.

2276 M i. William J. HARDIN was born on 29 Nov 1868 in Hardin Co., IA and died on 22 Feb 1920 in Mc Callsburg, Story Co., IA at age 51.

+ 2277 M ii. Guy Henry HARDIN was born on 15 Jan 1875 in Mc Callsburg, Story Co., IA, died on 2 Nov 1932 in Clarinda, Page Co., IA at age 57, and was buried in Nov 1932 in Nevada, Story Co., IA, Nevada Cemetery.

2278 M iii. Ray P. HARDIN was born on 1 Aug 1884 in Story Co., IA and died on 25 Aug 1886 in Story Co., IA at age 2.

General Notes:
Claude Merritt Conger

OCCUPATION: Founder and president and board chairman of the Wire-O Corporation of Poughkeepsie, NY.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 36a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: 11 Roseland Road; Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
RESIDENCES: 1969, 720 NE 18th, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Claude married Ethel Edna SIGLIN, daughter of Michael Wesley SIGLIN and Charlotte Edna LAWRENCE, on 14 Jun 1904 in Woodward, Dallas Co., IA. Ethel was born on 9 Mar 1885 in Woodward, Dallas Co., IA.

2279 F i. Infant CONGER was born on 15 Oct 1910 in Woodward, Dallas Co., IA and died on 15 Oct 1910 in Woodward, Dallas Co., IA.

2280 F ii. Esther C. CONGER was born on 31 May 1911 in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS.

2281 F iii. Margaret C. CONGER was born on 7 Feb 1915 in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS.

941. Isaac Darius CONGER was born on 27 Nov 1867 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 5 Oct 1932 in Waverly, Coffey Co., KS at age 64.

Isaac married Martha Gertrude HITCHENS, daughter of Unknown HITCHENS and Martha Ann DAWSON, on 16 Apr 1895. Martha was born on 30 Sep in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS, died on 17 Feb 1953 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, and was buried in Feb 1953 in Waverly, Coffey Co., KS.

2282 F i. Carrie Gladys CONGER was born about 1900 and died in 1969 about age 69.

2283 F ii. Josie CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1902 and died on 22 Dec 1942 at age 40.

+ 2284 M iii. Lee Dawson CONGER was born on 4 Sep 1905 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS.

2287 M vi. Max Benson CONGER was born on 6 Aug 1915 and died in May 1985 at age 69.

General Notes:
Max Benson Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Max
Social Security #: 515-10-3052
Issued in: Kansas
Birth date: Aug 6, 1915
Death date: Mar 1985
Residence code: Missouri
ZIP Code of last known residence: 64114
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Kansas City, Missouri
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54152.23]

942. Nannie Belle CONGER was born on 23 Apr 1869 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL, died on 26 Jul 1942 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS at age 73, and was buried in Jul 1942 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS, Stringtown Cemetery.

General Notes:
Nannie Belle Conger

HOBBIES-HEALTH_HISTORY: Prior to a severe illness in 1926 she did beautiful handiwork. From 1926 until her death in 1942 she was a semi-invalid.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 278 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Nannie married Cassius Monroe CHRISMAN, son of William Hess CHRISMAN and Martha Ann Mc_QUISTON, about 17 Feb 1893 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS. Cassius was born on 13 May 1869 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS, died on 29 Sep 1954 in Emporia, Lyon Co., KS at age 85, and was buried in Sep 1954 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS, Stringtown Cemetery.

General Notes:
Cassius Monroe Chrisman

EDUCATION: Cassius M. Chrisman had a limited education, but became an avid reader. He was especially interested in government and economics.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 278 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Farmer, guard at Leavenworth, in later years worked at a poultry house.

+ 2288 F i. Chrystal Beatrice CHRISMAN was born on 30 Apr 1894 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS and died on 22 Mar 1896 in Waverly, Coffey Co., KS at age 1.

2289 F ii. Opal Viola CHRISMAN was born in Mar 1896 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS and died on 9 Feb 1985 in Sandpoint, Bonner Co., ID at age 88.

2290 F iii. Pearl Estella CHRISMAN was born on 28 Jun 1897 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS and died on 26 Mar 1966 in Garnett, Anderson Co., KS at age 68.

Pearl married Eben Moon COLEMAN on 22 Jun 1919 in Nr. Waverly, Coffey Co., KS. Eben was born on 7 Oct 1894 in Creighton, Cass Co., MO and died on 30 Sep 1970 in Garnett, Anderson Co., KS at age 75.

2291 F iv. Ruby Melissa CHRISMAN was born on 30 Apr 1901 in Denver, Denver Co., CO and died in 1957 at age 56.

943. Lorain B. CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1872 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL, died in 1935 in Bristow, Creek Co., OK at age 63, and was buried in 1935 in Oak Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lorain B. Conger

PARENTS: Robert M. Conger and Melissa Ann Benson.

General Notes:
Leon L. Conger

DEATH: Killed in a plane crash.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 162 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 2293 M ii. Robert Watkins CONGER Dr. was born on 22 Sep 1903 in Bristow, Indian Territory, OK, died on 11 Jan 1990 in Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS at age 86, and was buried on 13 Jan 1990 in Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS, Oak Hill Cemetery.

944. Ollie D. CONGER was born on 6 Jul 1874 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL, died on 29 Jul 1935 in Abilene, Dickinson Co., KS at age 61, and was buried in Jul 1935 in Garnett, Anderson Co., KS, Holy Angels Cemetery.

Ollie married Joseph F. GRENNAN on 21 Feb 1900. Joseph was born in 1868 and died in 1944 at age 76.

2300 M vi. Robert Justin GRENNAN was born on 8 Sep 1911 and died on 10 May 1984 at age 72.

General Notes:
Robert Justin Grennan

CHURCH_AFFILIATION-OCCUPATION: Catholic Priest

2301 M vii. William V. GRENNAN was born on 15 Jul 1913 in Waverly, Coffey Co., KS and died on 7 Sep 1988 in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS at age 75.

Martha married William M. ROBBINS, son of Charles ROBBINS and Jane UNKNOWN, on 25 Sep 1866 in Collin Co., TX. William was born in 1836 and died on 12 Feb 1898 at age 62.

General Notes:
Binkley Robbins

AKA: Binkley (Rebecca?) Robbins, CFA II, p. 406.

2303 M ii. Arthur L. ROBBINS was born on 5 Apr 1871 and died on 9 Nov 1938 at age 67.

+ 2305 F iv. Annella ROBBINS was born on 15 Jun 1879 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX and died on 23 Jan 1927 at age 47.

950. Zachary Taylor BILES was born on 28 Sep 1849 and died in Jan 1932 in Madill, Marshall Co., OK at age 82.

Zachary married Nancy Elizabeth COLE, daughter of Robert B. COLE Dr. and Nancy Jane UNKNOWN, on 5 May 1869. Nancy was born on 19 Nov 1843 in Halifax Co., VA and died on 6 Sep 1931 in Madill, Marshall Co., OK at age 87.

2307 M ii. Brock Cole BILES was born on 19 Feb 1872 and died on 3 Mar 1918 at age 46.

+ 2309 F iv. Laura Elizabeth BILES was born on 3 Jan 1878 in Oklahoma and died on 2 Jan 1917 at age 38.

2310 M v. Ollie Thomas BILES was born on 3 Jan 1878 and died on 6 Jan 1951 at age 73.

2313 F viii. Ella Irene BILES was born on 16 Mar 1884 and died on 22 Feb 1903 at age 18.

966. Pleasant T. BILES was born on 16 Mar 1871 in Hermitage Springs, Clay Co., TN, died on 14 Feb 1950 in Franklin, Simpson Co., KYKY at age 78, and was buried in Feb 1950 in Gamaliel Cemetery.

General Notes:
Pleasant T. Biles

OCCUPATION: Merchant, pharmacist, in furnitu4re manufacturing business and milling.

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: He was given to hospitality -- relatives and friends were always in their home; had a merry heart, ready for a funny story and/or a joke.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 260 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESEARCHER: Data contributed by Gloria Wilson Brown, Old Hickory, TN
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 260 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Pleasant married Nellie FORD, daughter of William Clement FORD and Phoebe Ann COCKRELL, on 7 Mar 1900 in Clemensville, Clay Co., TN. Nellie was born on 29 Jul 1883 in Salt Lick, Macon Co., TN, died about 27 Mar 1947 in Franklin, Simpson Co., KY about age 63, and was buried about 1947 in Gamaliel Cemetery.

General Notes:
Nellie Ford

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Very hospitable, visited the sick and the bereaved. At Christmas always prepared extra gifts for unexpected visitors.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 260 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

2320 F i. Opal BILES was born on 22 Jan 1901 in Hermitage Springs, Clay Co., TN and died on 1 Mar 1901.

2321 M ii. Edward Earl BILES was born on 15 Jun 1903 in Hermitage Springs, Clay Co., TN and died on 12 Jan 1973 at age 69.

2322 M iii. Glynn Everett BILES was born on 3 Aug 1905 in Hermitage Springs, Clay Co., TN.

+ 2323 F iv. Phoebe Clodine BILES was born on 17 Sep 1907 in Hermitage Springs, Clay Co., TN.

2324 F v. Nina Bert BILES was born on 22 Feb 1910 in Hermitage Springs, Clay Co., TN.

2325 M vi. Paul T. BILES was born on 12 Mar 1912 in Hermitage Springs, Clay Co., TN and died on 12 Nov 1934 at age 22.

2326 M vii. Ford G. BILES was born on 8 Apr 1921 in Hermitage Springs, Clay Co., TN.

968. Leander L. TODD was born on 21 Oct 1841 in Lawrence Co., IN and died on 15 Oct 1910 at age 68.

970. Jonathan Dodd TODD was born on 21 May 1845 in Putnam Co., IN, died on 26 Jan 1922 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS at age 76, and was buried on 29 Jan 1922 in Minneapolis, Ottawa Co., KS, Highland Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jonathan Dodd Todd

BIBLE: Information on the Jonathan Dodd Todd family taken from the family Bible of Jonathan Dodd Todd. The Bible was owned by John Fredrick (Fred) Todd, of Minneapolis, KS, who was the son of Jonathan Dodd Todd.
(Furnished by Chrissie and Ida Mae Drommer)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

MILITARY: Co. D, 11th Kansas

DEATH: 26 Jan 1922, Old Soldiers Home, Leavenworth, KS

Jonathan married Emma HALL, daughter of John Nelson HALL and Margaret CLOVER, on 9 Oct 1872 in Oskaloosa, Jefferson Co., KS. Emma was born on 26 May 1850 in Corydon, Harrison Co., IN, died on 1 May 1910 in Ottawa Co., KS at age 59, and was buried in May 1910 in Minneapolis, Ottawa Co., KS, Highland Cemetery.

+ 2329 F i. Ida May TODD was born on 17 Nov 1873 in Oskaloosa, Jefferson Co., KS, died on 6 Apr 1944 in Concordia, Cloud Co., KS at age 70, and was buried on 10 Apr 1944 in Concordia, Cloud Co., KS, Pleasant Hill.

+ 2330 M ii. Francis Marion TODD was born on 29 Nov 1874 in Jackson Co., MO, died on 15 Nov 1947 in Bellevue, Sandusky/Huron Co., OH at age 72, and was buried in Nov 1947 in Longford, Clay Co., KS, Keystone Cemetery.

+ 2331 M iii. John Fredrick TODD was born on 19 Dec 1878 in Jefferson Co., KS, died on 24 Dec 1963 in Salina, Saline Co., KS at age 85, and was buried on 27 Dec 1963 in Minneapolis, Ottawa Co., KS, Highland Cemetery.

+ 2332 F iv. Edith Alice TODD was born on 3 Jul 1882 in Jefferson Co., KS, died on 25 Sep 1964 in Abilene, Dickinson Co., KS at age 82, and was buried on 28 Sep 1964 in Abilene, Dickinson Co., KS, Abilene Cemetery.

+ 2333 M v. Harry Conger TODD was born on 19 May 1884 in Eskridge, Wabaunsee Co., KS, died on 3 Jan 1975 in Wakeeney, Trego Co., KS at age 90, and was buried on 7 Jan 1975 in Quinter, Gove Co., KS, Quinter Cemetery.

+ 2334 M vi. Walter Lovel TODD was born on 18 Dec 1887 in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, died on 11 Mar 1969 in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA at age 81, and was buried in Mar 1969 in Ferndale, Whatcom Co., WA, Green Acres Memorial Park.

+ 2335 F vii. Margaret Elizabeth TODD was born on 4 Jul 1889 and died on 24 Apr 1959 at age 69.

General Notes:
Sarah Lauvil Conger

PARENTS: Jeptha Conger and Cary Ann Warner

Problem: Was the middle name, Lauvil or Lauvill? Both listed, in CFA I.

Sarah married William Henry BROWN on 13 Dec 1866. William was born on 10 Sep 1845 in Hinds Co., MS and died in 1876 at age 31.

2342 F i. Laura Amanda BROWN was born in 1869 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA and died in 1915 at age 46.

2344 F iii. Georgiana BROWN was born on 6 Mar 1875 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA.

2345 F iv. Lee Ann BROWN was born in 1867 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA and died on 17 Sep 1873 at age 6.

984. William Nathan CONGER was born on 24 Jun 1852 in Louisiana and died in 1936 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA at age 84.

General Notes:
William Nathan Conger

PARENTS: Jeptha Conger and Cary Ann Warner

William married Lizzie YEARWOOD, daughter of Charles W. YEARWOOD and Mary BAKER,. Lizzie was born on 22 Dec and died in 1940 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA.

985. Viola Cassandra CONGER was born on 4 Oct 1854 in Louisiana, died on 10 Dec 1944 in Duson, Lafayette/Acadia Parish, LA at age 90, and was buried in Dec 1944 in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, Greenwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Viola Cassandra Conger

PARENTS: Jeptha Conger and Cary Ann Warner

NAME-CONFLICT: Was the middle name, Casander or Cassandra? Both listed in CFA I.

Viola married William F. ROBERSON on 5 Nov 1877 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA. William was born on 7 Oct 1853 in Alabama and died on 8 Oct 1924 in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA at age 71.

2352 F i. Jessie May ROBERSON was born on 20 Oct 1878 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA and died on 21 Dec 1964 at age 86.

2353 F ii. Mary Eva ROBERSON was born on 24 Jun 1880 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA and died on 10 Oct 1954 at age 74.

2354 F iii. Ethel ROBERSON was born on 2 Aug 1885 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA.

2355 M iv. James Sidney ROBERSON was born on 22 Apr 1888 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA and died on 7 Jan 1942 at age 53.

2356 M v. Willie Conger ROBERSON was born on 22 Aug 1899 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA and died on 23 Aug 1899.

986. Sidney Algernon CONGER was born on 14 Jul 1856 in Old Woodville, Jackson Parish, LA, died on 14 Jan 1937 in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA at age 80, and was buried in Jan 1937 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA, Arcadia Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sidney Algernon Conger

PARENTS: Jeptha Conger and Cary Ann Warner

OCCUPATION-RELATIONSHIP: The Conger Funeral Home of Arcadia, LA was the outgrowth of Sidney Algernon Conger's furniture and hardware store investment of 1889. He trimmed caskets and in 1928 he and his son, William Edmond Conger, 1893, hired an embalmer. Later, William's sons, William Edmond, 1922, and Sidney Lamar, 1924, a mortician, were partners in the funeral home. They also owned the Mutual Burial Benefit Company (for both Negro and white). In 1955, they organized the Pelican State Life Insurance Company. In 1961, they formed the Auburndell Realty Corp., dealing in timber, minerals and rentals. They were also connected with the Citizens Bank and Trust.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 38 a. - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Sidney married Julia Elizabeth BEESON, daughter of William Baker BEESON and Mary Frances SIBERT, on 31 Mar 1889. Julia was born on 30 Jan 1860 in Keener, De Kalb Co., AL, died on 22 Mar 1940 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA at age 80, and was buried in Mar 1940 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA, Arcadia Cemetery.

+ 2357 M i. Sidney Beeson CONGER was born on 9 Feb 1890 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA, died on 29 Mar 1949 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 59, and was buried in Mar 1949 in Wilmette, Cook Co., IL, Memorial Park.

+ 2358 M ii. William Edmund CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1893 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA, died on 22 Jun 1959 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA at age 65, and was buried in Jun 1959 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA, Arcadia Cemetery.

2359 F iii. Mary Elizabeth CONGER was born on 4 Sep 1897 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA.

General Notes:
Mary Elizabeth Conger

ERROR: Name underscored in CFA I, p. 465, yet doesn't appear to have a family group record.

988. Samuel Warner CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1860 in Louisiana, died on 8 Nov 1912 at age 52, and was buried in Nov 1912 in Mount Moriah, Pike Co., AR.

General Notes:
Samuel Warner Conger

PARENTS: Jeptha Conger and Cary Ann Warner

NAME-CONFLICT: Middle name might have been, Warren.

Problem: Was he born in AR or LA?

Samuel married Clara Ella HERNDON about 1888. Clara was born on 22 Mar 1863 in Old Ben Lomond, Sevier Co., AR and died on 31 May 1940 in Old Mount Moriah, Pike Co., AR at age 77.

+ 2362 M iii. Wayne Edward CONGER was born on 24 Nov 1899 in Nevada Co., AR, died on 29 Oct 1967 in Houston, Harris Co., TX at age 67, and was buried in Oct 1967 in Galena, Harris Co., TX, Brookside Cemetery.

+ 2363 M iv. Carl Samuel CONGER was born on 24 Oct 1901 in Prescott, Nevada Co., AR, died on 24 Apr 1930 at age 28, and was buried in Apr 1930 in El Dorado, Union Co., AR, Arlington Cemetery.

+ 2364 F v. Annie Esther CONGER was born on 12 Mar 1903 in Nevada Co., MO and died in Jan 1986 at age 82.

2365 F vi. Lona May CONGER was born on 3 May 1898 and died in Jul 1901 at age 3.

990. Edmund Jackson CONGER was born on 20 Feb 1864 in Louisiana and died on 29 Jan 1924 in Shreveport, Caddo / Bossier Parish, LA at age 59.

General Notes:
Edmund Jackson Conger

PARENTS: Jeptha Conger and Cary Ann Warner

Problem: Was the first name Edmond or Edmund? Was he born in AR or LA? Both listed in CFA I.

Edmund married Mattie UNDERWOOD. Mattie was buried in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA.

General Notes:
Mattie Underwood

AKA: Also listed as, Julia Underwood in CFA I, p. 130.

Edmund next married Julia TIGNER, daughter of Thomas TIGNER and Jennie WILSON, on 19 Nov 1895 in Colquit, Claiborne Parish, LA. Julia was born on 4 Nov 1872 in Colquit, Claiborne Parish, LA and died on 12 Mar 1960 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA at age 87.

General Notes:
Julia Tigner

SPOUSE: Julia Tigner was the 2nd spouse of E. Conger.

+ 2366 M i. Edmund Julian CONGER was born on 13 Jan 1897 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA and died in Mar 1986 at age 89.

+ 2367 M ii. Jeptha Tigner CONGER was born on 5 Apr 1899 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA and died in Dec 1971 at age 72.

+ 2368 M iii. Sidney Lee CONGER was born on 25 May 1902 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA and died on 29 Oct 1987 at age 85.

+ 2369 M iv. Thomas Tigner CONGER was born on 13 Feb 1907 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA and died in May 1974 at age 67.

+ 2370 M v. George William CONGER was born on 21 Apr 1909 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA and died on 17 Feb 1984 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA at age 74.

993. Annie May CONGER was born on 21 Nov 1872 in Arkansas, died on 17 May 1961 in Hugo, Choctaw, OK at age 88, and was buried in May 1961 in Arkansas, New Ashdown Cemetery.

Annie married Omega Dale TURNER on 3 Feb 1901 in Ashdown, Little River Co., AR. Omega was born on 10 Nov 1873, died on 1 Aug 1945 at age 71, and was buried in Aug 1945 in Arkansas, New Ashdown Cemetery.

994. Asbury Bernard CONGER was born between 13 Apr 1873 and 1875 in Arkansas, died on 28 Mar 1925, and was buried in Mar 1925 in Old Ashdown Cemetery.

General Notes:
Asbury Bernard Conger

PARENTS: Jeptha Conger and Cary Ann Warner

NAME-CONFLICT: Alsbury Bunard Conger is also listed as a possibility in CFA I, p. 30.

Asbury married Sallie Ruth CHEWNING, daughter of John A. CHEWNING and Frances R. UNKNOWN, on 20 Oct 1901. Sallie was born on 22 Jul 1873, died on 27 Dec 1918 at age 45, and was buried in Dec 1918 in Ardmore, Carter Co., OK.

General Notes:
Sallie Ruth Chewning

NAME-CONFLICT: Was the surname, Chenning or Chewning? Both listed in CFA I.

2372 F i. Frances Marie CONGER was born on 11 Aug 1902, died on 20 Dec 1903 at age 1, and was buried in Dec 1903 in Greenville, Hunt Co., TX.

2373 F ii. Cary Hazel CONGER was born on 6 Sep 1904, died on 6 Aug 1905, and was buried in Aug 1905 in Greenville, Hunt Co., TX.

+ 2374 M iii. Eugene Bunard CONGER was born on 23 Apr 1914 in Stamford, Jones/Haskell Co., TX and died in Jan 1973 at age 58.

General Notes:
Alabama Kittley

SPOUSE: Alabama Kittley was the 2nd spouse of A.B. Conger.

996. Nancy Jane CONGER was born on 27 Sep 1853 in Warren Co., MS and died on 9 Feb 1917 in Carroll Co., MS at age 63.

General Notes:
Nancy Jane Conger

BIRTH-QUESTION: Might have been born in Louisana

RELATIONSHIP: Went to live with her mother's sister when she was 5 years old.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 464 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CENSUS: 1900, Carroll Co., MS, Supv. Dist. 4, Enum. Dist. 21, Sheet 10

Nancy married Cyrus William STOUT, son of Cyrus William STOUT and Elizabeth BALDRIDGE, on 17 May 1870 in Blackmonton, Carroll Co., MS. Cyrus was born about 24 Sep 1843 in Blackmonton, Carroll Co., MS.

General Notes:
Cyrus William Stouth

AKA: C.W. Stout

PROBLEM: Was the date of birth, 24 Sep 1843 in Blackmonton, Carroll Co., MS or as reported by Virginia Griffin, 9 Jun 1843 in Carroll Co., MS.

2375 U i. Sidney STOUT was born on 9 Aug 1872 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS and died on 23 May 1910 at age 37.

2376 F ii. Daisy STOUT was born about 9 Nov 1874 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS, died on 23 Jan 1966 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS about age 91, and was buried in Jan 1966 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS, Vaiden Cemetery.

General Notes:
Daisy Stout

PROBLEM: Was the date of birth, 9 Nov 1874 or as reported by Virginia Griffin, 6 Nov 1874?

+ 2377 F iii. Ida Mae STOUT was born on 10 Feb 1878 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS, died on 2 May 1958 in Earle, Crittenden Co., AR at age 80, and was buried in May 1958 in Earle, Crittenden Co., AR, Gibson Bayou Cemetery.

998. Benjamin Lewis David CUMMINGS was born on 2 Dec 1847 in Rison, Jefferson Co., AR, died on 1 Feb 1922 in Kirby, Pike Co., AR at age 74, and was buried in Feb 1922 in Kirby, Pike Co., AR, Cummings Cemetery.

General Notes:
Benjamin Lewis David Cummings

BIRTH-CONFLICT: CFA II, p. 286 states that the first 5 children of David and Charlotte Cummings were born in DeSoto Co., MS. Then on the same page lists the birth place of Benjamin Lewis David Cummings as Rison, Jefferson Co., AR.

OCCUPATION: Farmer

Benjamin married Nancy A. DAVIS, daughter of Abraham C. DAVIS and Elizabeth BOSHART, on 18 May 1865 in Rison, Jefferson Co., AR. Nancy was born on 8 Nov 1845 in Marshall Co., AL, died on 30 Sep 1909 in Kirby, Pike Co., AR at age 63, and was buried in Sep 1909 in Kirby, Pike Co., AR, Cummings Cemetery.

+ 2378 M i. David Lewis CUMMINGS was born on 18 Feb 1867 in Rison, Jefferson Co., AR and died on 10 May 1927 in Kirby, Pike Co., AR at age 60.

2379 M ii. Benjamin Frank CUMMINGS was born in Jan 1870 in Jefferson Co., AR.

2381 M iv. Robert Lee CUMMINGS was born in Sep 1874 in Jefferson Co., AR and died in 1994 in Murfreesboro, Pike Co., AR at age 120.

2384 F vii. Sarah CUMMINGS was born on 7 Mar 1883 in Pike Co., AR and died on 7 Oct 1884 at age 1.

2385 U viii. Carel M. CUMMINGS was born on 26 Jun 1886 in Pike Co., AR and died on 24 Aug 1889 at age 3.

1000. John Crockett CUMMINGS was born on 15 Mar 1854 in De Soto Co., MS and died on 24 Mar 1924 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR at age 70.

John married Sarah Jane HUDSON, daughter of Andrew Jackson HUDSON and Lettie Catherine FUTCH, on 31 Jul 1878.

+ 2386 M i. John Travis CUMMINGS was born on 3 Jan 1899 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR.

1007. John Marvin CONGER was born in 1871 in Grant Co., AR and died on 26 Jul 1911 at age 40.

John married Rosa Mc_KENZIE in 1902 in Carroll Co., MS. Rosa was born in 1880 in Eagles Nest, Coahoma Co., MS.

General Notes:
Rosa McKenzie

NAME-CONFLICT: McKinzie and McKenzie in CFA I.

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth take place?

General Notes:
Margaret Conger

BIRTH-ERROR: "b. 1905, not 1904" (CFA II, p. 720)

General Notes:
May Conger

RESIDENCES: Wachulah, FL

CHILDREN: 3 children according to CFA I, p. 310. Names of two children listed on p. 741 of CFA I?

May married Thomas GOLDING in 1902 in Carroll Co., MS. Thomas was born in 1880 in South Carolina.

Asbury married Harriet Jane COOPER in Mar 1885 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA. Harriet died in 1887 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA.

Asbury next married Estella Margaret COOPER in Nov 1888. Estella was born in Dec 1866 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA.

2392 M ii. Asbury Bernard CONGER was born on 26 Oct 1890 and died in Sep 1973 at age 82.

General Notes:
Asbury Bernard Conger

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of Asbury Bernard Conger and Edna Reese.

NAME-CONFLICT: Asberry Conger in the SSDI record

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Was the date of birth 26 Oct 1890 or as listed in the SSDI, 25 Oct 1890?

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Asberry
Social Security #: 439-54-0828
SS# issued in: Louisiana
Birth date: Oct 25, 1890
Death date: Sep 1973
Residence code: Louisiana
ZIP Code of last known residence: 71264
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Oak Ridge, Louisiana
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 31, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48090.84]

Asbury married Edna REESE, daughter of Robert L. REESE and Ida EASON, on 31 Jan 1920. Edna was born on 9 Jun 1893 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA and died in Jun 1979 at age 86.

General Notes:
Edna Reese

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Edna
Social Security #: 437-13-3105
SS# issued in: Louisiana
Birth date: Jun 9, 1893
Death date: Jun 1979
Residence code: Louisiana
ZIP Code of last known residence: 71264
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Oak Ridge, Louisiana
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 31, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48091.179]

+ 2393 M iii. William Edwin CONGER was born on 17 Feb 1893 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA, died on 8 Apr 1970 at age 77, and was buried in Apr 1970 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA, Episcopal Cemetery.

2394 M iv. John Robert CONGER was born in Aug 1895 and died on 13 Dec 1900 at age 5.

+ 2395 F v. Mary Hope CONGER was born on 7 Feb 1901 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA and died on 15 Nov 1934 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA at age 33.

1014. William Edwin CONGER was born on 28 Feb 1862 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA, died on 5 Mar 1932 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA at age 70, and was buried in Mar 1932 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA.

William married Belle EASON. Belle was born on 5 Apr 1873 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA, died on 23 Dec 1950 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA at age 77, and was buried in Dec 1950 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA.

2396 M i. Barham Kelley CONGER was born on 29 Nov 1894 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA and died in Mar 1972 at age 77.

General Notes:
Barham Kelley Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Barham
Social Security #: 433-10-7363
SS# issued in: Louisiana
Birth date: Nov 29, 1894
Death date: Mar 1972
Residence code: Louisiana
ZIP Code of last known residence: 71220
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Bastrop, Louisiana
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 31, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48090.95]

Barham married Zelma CARROLL, daughter of C. P. CARROLL and Florence Eugenia STUART, on 12 Jun 1923. Zelma was born on 1 Jul 1902 and died in Sep 1980 at age 78.

General Notes:
Zelma Carroll

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Zelma
Social Security #: 434-68-7806
SS# issued in: Louisiana
Birth date: Jul 1, 1902
Death date: Sep 1980
Residence code: Louisiana
ZIP Code of last known residence: 71261
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Mer Rouge, Louisiana
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 31, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48098.64]

+ 2397 F ii. Elma Jean CONGER was born on 16 Aug 1896 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA.

+ 2398 F iii. Clara Belle CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1898 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA and died on 24 Dec 1984 in Greenwood, , LA at age 86.

2399 M iv. Joseph Bernard CONGER was born in Feb 1900 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA and died in Mar 1900 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA.

+ 2400 M v. Samuel William CONGER was born on 1 Sep 1905 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA and died in Sep 1978 at age 73.

General Notes:
Mary Elizabeth Conger

AKA: Probably called, Elizabeth; Molly (CFA II, p. 710

General Notes:
James P. Cain

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: 20 Nov 1874 (CFA); 23 Dec 1873 (CFA II, p. 710)

Lucy married Ike JONES on 13 Dec 1876. Ike was born in 1851 in North Carolina.

2409 F iii. Susan Holmes JONES was born on 29 Dec 1883 and died on 26 Feb 1912 at age 28.

1020. Lucius Lee CONGER was born about 5 Sep 1860 in Blackmonton, Carroll Co., MS, died on 2 Mar 1925 in Winona, Montgomery Co., MS about age 64, and was buried in Mar 1925 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS.

General Notes:
Lucius Lee Conger

Problem: Was he born on 3 Sep 1860 (CFA I, p. 366)or 5 Sep 1860, both listed in CFA I.

OCCUPATION: Farmer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

MILITARY: Captain in Civil War

Lucius married Alice Catherine HEROD, daughter of James Thomas HEROD and Sarah Elizabeth HENRY, on 17 Jan 1883 in Coila, Carroll Co., MS. Alice was born on 14 Mar 1861 in Coila, Carroll Co., MS, died on 9 Jan 1957 in Drew, Sunflower Co., MS at age 95, and was buried in Jan 1957 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS.

General Notes:
Alice Catherine Herod

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

RECOLLECTIONS: Joseph Clyde Conger, b. 1914 writes:
"I remember my grandmother most because she was such a remarkable woman. Deeply religious, active, alive and very alert even to the end. She and my grandfather raised a wonderful family of their own and then borrowed some from the orphan's home to raise.

"I'm sure they had little of earthly value but a lot of the spiritual things.

"As an example of grandmother's love of life, she suffered broken limbs at an advanced age and healed completely. Later she became addicted with the 'tic della rue' and the intense pain could be relieved only with opiates. When she realized that she was in danger of becoming a drug addict she arranged for this then dangerous operation in which the trigeminal nerve was severed inside the skull. Of course this paralyzed the side of her face but relieved the pain and she became normal again.

"As kids, my sister, Sue, and I were never so happy as when we planned a visit to grandma or Aunt Susie and Uncle Ben. These were our favorites, but we loved them all very much. We visited Aunt Susie in Drew, Mississippi this summer (1969)."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 366-367 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 2414 M i. James William CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1883 in Blackmonton, Carroll Co., MS and died on 22 Sep 1966 at age 82.

+ 2415 M ii. Joseph Clyde CONGER Dr. was born on 30 Nov 1885 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS and died on 9 Oct 1918 in Cruger, Holmes Co., MS at age 32.

+ 2416 F iii. Effie Susan CONGER was born on 23 Jan 1888 in Blackmonton, Carroll Co., MS.

+ 2417 M iv. Lucius Hal CONGER was born on 14 Dec 1889 in Blackmonton, Carroll Co., MS and died on 6 Dec 1950 at age 60.

+ 2418 F v. Annie Lee CONGER was born on 24 Nov 1892 in Blackmonton, Carroll Co., MS and died in Oct 1985 at age 92.

+ 2419 M vi. Benjamin Clower CONGER was born on 24 Dec 1893 in Blackmonton, Carroll Co., MS, died on 23 Sep 1957 in Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS at age 63, and was buried in Sep 1957 in Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS.

+ 2420 M vii. Thomas Wilson CONGER was born on 13 Aug 1896 in Blackmonton, Carroll Co., MS and died on 28 Jul 1963 in Ruleville, Sunflower Co., MS at age 66.

+ 2421 F viii. Alice May CONGER was born on 9 Jul 1899 in Blackmonton, Carroll Co., MS.

+ 2422 F ix. Goldye Catherine CONGER was born about 5 May 1902 in Blackmonton, Carroll Co., MS.

General Notes:
Susan Elnora Conger

Problem: What was her middle name? Listed as, Elma, on p. 536 of CFA I and Elnora on p. 728 of CFA I.

NAME-ERROR: "middle name was Elnora, not Elma; known as "Nora."" (CFA II, p. 723)

1034. James Fletcher FRANKLIN was born on 6 Feb 1846 in Lincoln Co., TN and died on 5 Jan 1885 in Jacksboro, Jack Co., TX at age 38.

General Notes:
James Fletcher Franklin

MILITARY-DEATH: Served in First Frontier District, Parker Co., TX during the Civil War; wounded by an Indian arrow which eventually caused his death.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 312 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Rancher

James married Sarah Charity Ann SLAUGHTER, daughter of James SLAUGHTER and Nancy Ann GATLIN, on 3 Feb 1866 in Weatherford, Parker Co., TX. Sarah was born in 1850 in Panola Co., MS.

2424 F i. Mary FRANKLIN was born in 1867 in Jacksboro, Jack Co., TX and died in Aug 1878 at age 11.

+ 2425 F ii. Clarissa Serene FRANKLIN was born on 15 Mar 1869 in Jacksboro, Jack Co., TX, died on 9 Aug 1943 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA at age 74, and was buried in Aug 1943 in Upshur Co., TX, Bethlehem Cemetery.

2426 M iii. Thomas Shipp FRANKLIN was born on 6 Jul 1872 in Jacksboro, Jack Co., TX and died in 1937 at age 65.

2427 F iv. Edith Viola FRANKLIN was born in 1875 in Jacksboro, Jack Co., TX.

2428 F v. Effie May FRANKLIN was born in 1877 in Jacksboro, Jack Co., TX and died in 1881 at age 4.

2430 M vii. Stephen Wiley FRANKLIN was born in 1883 in Jacksboro, Jack Co., TX.

2431 M viii. Infant FRANKLIN was born in 1884 in Jacksboro, Jack Co., TX and died in 1884 in Jacksboro, Jack Co., TX.

2432 M ix. Infant FRANKLIN was born in 1884 in Jacksboro and died in 1884 in Jacksboro, Jack Co., TX.

General Notes:
Jesse F. Paris

NAME-CONFLICT: Jesse F. Paris, CFA II, p. 390; "Jesse F., not Jepsa, Paris" (CFA II, p. 717)

FATHER: Might have been either: William Isaac Paris or Pleasant Paris.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 390 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 2434 M ii. William Isaac PARIS was born on 28 May 1861 in Crittenden Co., KY and died on 30 Oct 1929 at age 68.

1044. James Isaac CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1842 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1870 in Smith Co., TN at age 28.

General Notes:
James Isaac Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Isaac James (CFA I, p. 245)

NAME-ERROR: CFA II, p. 717 says, "should be James Isaac."

DEATH-ERROR: "He died age 28--1870, not 1875." (CFA II, p. 717)

James married Martha Elizabeth HUNT, daughter of John HUNT and Mary UNKNOWN, on 24 Dec 1862. Martha was born on 17 Sep 1845 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 10 May 1867 at age 21.

General Notes:
Martha Elizabeth Hunt

PARENTS: After the death of Martha Elizabeth Conger her children lived with her parents, who raised them.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 245 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 2440 M i. John Frank CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1863 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died in 1939 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 76.

+ 2441 F ii. Martha Jane CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1865 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

+ 2442 F iii. Letitia CONGER was born on 29 Dec 1866 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 19 Jul 1929 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA at age 62, and was buried in Jul 1929 in Crittenden Co., KY, Maple View Cemetery.

+ 2443 M i. James Monroe CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1875 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN, died on 28 Mar 1959 in Fredonia, Caldwell Co., KY at age 84, and was buried in Mar 1959 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

General Notes:
Ira Thomas Conger

AKA: Middle name may have been, Thomas. Called Tom Conger by his son, CFA I,

Ira married Mary E. FELKER, daughter of Michael FELKER and Mary Ann TURLEY, on 22 Dec 1872. Mary died on 24 Nov 1874.

General Notes:
Mary E. Felker

RELATIONSHIP: Raised by her grandparents, Sanford and Polly Turley after her mother died of typhoid on 11 Oct 1852 at the age of 23.

+ 2444 M i. Elisha E. CONGER was born on 17 Nov 1874 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, died on 4 Mar 1951 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK at age 76, and was buried in Mar 1951 in Oakwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Joanna Wiley

MARRIAGE: Joanna Wiley was married 3 times. Her second husband was Mr. Harmon and they had a son, Tom Harmon. Later she married, James Hunt.

AKA: Anna (Harmon) Conger born in Indiana (CFA I, p. 147)

+ 2445 F i. Harriet Carrie_Lou CONGER was born on 22 Nov 1880 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 15 Oct 1967 in Checotah, McIntosh Co., OK at age 86, and was buried in Oct 1967 in Checotah, McIntosh Co., OK, Greenlawn Cemetery.

+ 2447 F iii. Elizabeth CONGER was born about 1884 and died on 30 Nov 1913 about age 29.

+ 2449 F v. Ida Belle CONGER was born on 9 Jun 1878 and died on 2 May 1958 in Topsey, Delaware Co., OK at age 79.

General Notes:
Meg Looney

SPOUSE: Meg Looney was the 2nd spouse of Ira Thomas Conger. CFA II, p. 118.

1049. Lemuel P. CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1850 in Kentucky and died on 28 Jan 1900 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 49.

General Notes:
Lemuel P. Conger

OCCUPATION: Farmer, Preacher

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist preacher

+ 2451 F i. Essie Mae CONGER was born on 29 Aug 1855 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 20 Dec 1953 in Providence, Webster Co., KY at age 98, and was buried in Dec 1953 in Clay Co., KY, Odd Fellow's Cemetery.

1050. Paten N. CONGER was born on 8 Oct 1853 in Tennessee, died on 8 Jan 1885 in Crittenden Co., KY at age 31, and was buried in Jan 1885 in Crooked Creek Cemetery.

General Notes:
Paten N. Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Peyton Conger; Paton M. Conger, CFA I, p. 416; Paten N. Conger, CFA I, p. 151. Paton (Reyton) N. Conger, CFA I, p. 805. Paton N. Conger, CFA I, p. 126

MARRIAGE: 1 Feb 1872 in Crittenden Co., KY at the home of John Slaton in the presence of L.P. Conger (Paten's brother, Lemuel) and Thomas Turley.
Certificate signed by G.P. Slaton and T. (or I.) Conger, issued by P.L.H. Walker.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p., 416 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings Paten N. Conger and Sarah E. Conger married siblings, Nancy Margaret Slaton and Granville Peter Slaton, respectively. (CFA I, p. 152)

OCCUPATION: farmer and dealer in produce, going from farm to farm, buying chickens, eggs, etc. (CFA I, p. 152)

DEATH: Elisha Conger and his son Paton (Peyton) kept the custom of "sitting up" with a neighbor who died of typhoid fever. A short time later they both died of the same disease. (CFA I, p. 151)

CEMETERY: Crooked Creek Church Cemetery

Paten married Nancy Margaret SLATON, daughter of John SLATON and Malinda SHEWMAKER, on 1 Feb 1872 in Crittenden Co., KY. Nancy was born on 1 Feb 1851 in Crittenden Co., KY, died on 8 Jan 1921 in Crittenden Co., KY at age 69, and was buried in Jan 1921 in Pilot Knob Cemetery.

+ 2452 M i. Joshua Doss CONGER was born on 11 Apr 1873 in Pleasant, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 7 Apr 1949 in Mattoon, Crittenden Co., KY at age 75, and was buried in Apr 1949 in Kentucky, Mt. Zion Cemetery.

2453 F ii. Malinda Jane CONGER was born on 14 Sep 1875 in Pleasant, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 2 Dec 1904 at age 29.

General Notes:
Malinda Jane Conger

NEVER_MARRIED: Unmarried

HEALTH_HISTORY: Died of T.B.

+ 2454 M iii. Charles R. CONGER was born on 17 May 1877 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 14 Feb 1942 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN at age 64.

+ 2455 F iv. Dora Ann CONGER was born on 30 Jan 1881 in Pleasant, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 8 May 1961 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 80.

+ 2456 M v. Albert Ross CONGER was born on 25 Jun 1883 in Pleasant, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 11 Feb 1951 in Crooked Creek, Crittenden Co., KY at age 67.

1051. Malinda Jane CONGER was born on 3 Feb 1856 in Crittenden, KY and died on 17 Dec 1872 at age 16.

Malinda married Thomas Floyd TURLEY, son of William Sanford TURLEY and Polly CRAYNE, on 8 Mar 1872. Thomas was born about 1854.

1053. Sarah E. CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1860 in Kentucky and died on 25 May 1891 at age 30.

General Notes:
Sarah E. Conger

AKA: Sally

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings Paten N. Conger and Sarah E. Conger married siblings, Nancy Margaret Slaton and Granville Peter Slaton, respectively. (CFA I, p. 152)

Sarah married Granville Peter SLATON, son of John SLATON and Malinda SHEWMAKER, in Apr 1878. Granville was born in 1855 in Crittenden Co., KY and died in 1938 at age 83.

General Notes:
Finnie Granville Slaton

BIOGRAPHY: Finnie Slaton went to St. Louis, MO during his teens and obtained work with a railroad company. Some years later he began studying nights while working days. After ten years (in 1924) he graduated with the highest grades in his post-graduate law class.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 788 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

1054. Emanuel S. CONGER was born on 30 Apr 1866 in Kentucky and died on 17 Jun 1933 at age 67.

General Notes:
Emanuel S. Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Emanuel S. and Nathaniel G. Conger were twins.

2460 F i. Sarah Elizabeth CONGER was born about 1 Jan 1888 in Crittenden Co., KY and died on 20 Feb 1977 about age 89.

General Notes:
Sarah Elizabeth Conger

AKA: Probably called, Sallie

Problem: Was the date of birth, 1 Jan 1888 or as listed in CFA I, p. 158, 1 Jan 1884?

RESIDENCES: Mrs. Sallie Duvall of Detroit, MI (CFA I, p. 152)

General Notes:
Pernicia I. Conger

AKA: Probably called, Neice
[Note: Is this spelled correctly, Niece? REH]

2462 F iii. Roxie L. CONGER was born on 8 Apr 1889 in Crittenden Co., KY and died on 4 Nov 1889.

+ 2463 M iv. Herman Swope CONGER was born on 3 Dec 1891 in Crittenden Co., KY, died on 24 Apr 1968 in Lincoln Park, , MI at age 76, and was buried in Apr 1968 in Frances Cemetery.

2464 M v. Lemuel Phillip CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1895 in Crittenden Co., KY and died on 12 Oct 1952 at age 57.

1057. Ozias Denton CONGER was born in Jul 1844 in Tennessee and died on 18 Jan 1916 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO at age 71.

General Notes:
Ozias Denton Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Probably called, Dent; O'Denton Conger in CFA I, p. 295; Ozias Denton Conger in CFA II, p. 181.

RESIDENCES: At one time the family lost track of him while he was living in Missouri.

OCCUPATION: Coal business

CENSUS: 1900, in Newton Co., MO

RESIDENCES: 1910 living in Colorado Springs, CO

Ozias married Mary I. DAVIS, daughter of Lew DAVIS and Unknown, on 14 Oct 1875. Mary was born on 6 Nov 1849 in Obion Co., TN and died on 20 May 1936 at age 86.

2465 M i. Noah Ozias CONGER was born in 1876 in Harrison, Boone Co., AR and died in 1958 at age 82.

General Notes:
Noah Ozias Conger

BIOGRAPHY: At the age of 18, Noah Conger lost both legs. He worked his way through 6 years of college at McPherson. He was an apprentice watchmaker at Miller Watchmaking Shop. In 1903, he moved to Calhan, Co and opened his own business.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 181 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Seventh Day Adventist

+ 2466 F ii. Martha Elvira CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1878 in Harrison, Boone Co., AR and died in 1951 in Mc Pherson, Mc Pherson Co., KS at age 73.

2467 F iii. Mary C. CONGER was born in Sep 1881 in Missouri and died in Jan 1952 in California at age 70.

General Notes:
Mary C. Conger

NEVER_MARRIED: Unmarried

OCCUPATION: laundry worker

HEALTH_HISTORY: Mary C. Conger died at the Camrillo State Hospital in California after living there for 10 years.

2468 M iv. Alonzo D. CONGER was born in Nov 1885 in Missouri and died on 4 May 1963 at age 77.

1058. John D. CONGER was born in Jul 1846 in Tennessee and died after 1912 in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR.

General Notes:
John D. Conger

QUESTION-CENSUS: Can it be proven that the John D. Conger who was living in
Logan Co., AR at the time of the 1880 census was this, John D. Conger, the son
CENSUS: 1880 in Logan Co., AR
John D. Conger, m. 34, w, farmer, TN TN TN; Melvy, f. 33, w, TN TN TN
keep house
John E., f. [sic], 6, dau, AR TN TN; Hattie, f., 3, dau, AR TN TN
Annie, f. 1, dau, AR TN TN
Seth, m. 22, brother, farmer, AR TN TN
(Source: Carole Tyler lookup volunteer, Logan Co., AR - furnished by Elyce
Hughes on GenForum, 31 Dec 2000)

+ 2472 M iv. Albert Manson CONGER was born in 1886 in Smithville, Smith Co., TN and died in 1940 in Athens, Limestone Co., AL at age 54.

General Notes:
Mary Elisabeth Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 1853 in CFA in Arkansas; Abt. 1879 according to the marriage record. Place of birth, Tennessee according to the Death Certificate of her
daughter, Mary E. (Reynolds) Roberts.

QUESTION-MARRIAGE: Can it be proven that this is the Mary Conger who married James Reynolds on 25 Sep 1879 in Logan Co., AR?

NAME-CONFLICT: Middle name also found as, Elizabeth

Mary married James H. REYNOLDS on 25 Sep 1879 in Logan Co., AR. James was born about 1858 in Arkansas.

General Notes:
James H. Reynolds

MARRIAGE: James Reynolds, 21, married Mary Conger, 20, on 9/25/1879 in Logan
Co., AR, by F.J. Moore, J.P., Book B, p. 166.
(Furnished by Elyce Hughes on GenForum, 31 Dec 2000)

1064. William Lemuel CONGER was born on 25 Jul 1860 in Clarksville, Johnson Co., AR, died on 15 Sep 1931 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 71, and was buried in Sep 1931 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, Greenwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Lemuel Conger

RECOLLECTIONS: William Lemuel Conger family possessed a writing desk made of red cedar by John [his father?], but left it behind when they moved to Arizona.
(CFA I, p. 295)

OCCUPATION: Farmer and laborer. He homesteaded in Montgomery Co., AR where he farmed until 1912 when he sold out and moved his family to Phoenix, AZ.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 528 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Disciples of Christ

William married Melissa Jane HOPKINS, daughter of Simeon Newton HOPKINS and Sabra Jane ROUSE, on 18 Oct 1883 in Prairie View, Logan Co., AR. Melissa was born on 21 May 1867 in Huntsville, Madison Co., AL, died on 29 May 1952 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 85, and was buried in May 1952 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, Greenwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Melissa Jane Hopkins

OCCUPATION: Practical Nurse

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Capable at machine and hand sewing and quiltmaking, amateur poet, active in church work

HOBBIES: Gardening

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Disciples of Christ

+ 2475 F i. Judia Ann CONGER was born on 9 Oct 1884 in Bear, Montgomery Co., AR, died about 2 Mar 1962 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA about age 77, and was buried in Mar 1962 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, Greenwood Cemetery.

2476 F ii. Bessie E. CONGER was born on 16 Apr 1888 in Bear, Montgomery Co., AR and died on 15 Dec 1974 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 86.

General Notes:
Bessie E. Conger

NEVER_MARRIED: Unmarried.

BIOGRAPHY: Bessie E. Conger retired as a Federal government employee in 1948. Early in World War I she went to Washington, DC where she was employed as a stenographer in the War Department until the war ended. She was then transferred to the newly created Veteran's Bureau (later the Veteran's Administration) where she worked in various capacities in several cities.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 528 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Bessie
Social Security #: 527-80-7709
Issued in: Arizona
Birth date: Apr 16, 1888
Death date: Dec 15, 1974
ZIP Code of last known residence: 85006
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Phoenix, Arizona
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 10, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54146.14]

+ 2477 F iii. Nola CONGER was born on 13 Jul 1894 in Bear, Montgomery Co., AR and died about 29 Mar 1982 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ about age 87.

+ 2478 F iv. Marguerite Gordon CONGER was born about 1 May 1901 in Bear, Montgomery Co., AR and died on 25 Jan 1986 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA about age 84.

+ 2479 M v. Roy Hopkins CONGER was born on 1 Oct 1903 in Bear, Montgomery Co., AR, died about 22 Jul 1959 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ about age 55, and was buried in Jul 1959 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, Greenwood Cemetery.

+ 2480 M vi. Rex Edward CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1905 in Bear, Montgomery Co., AR and died on 3 May 1982 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 76.

1065. Paul Walker CONGER was born in 1847 in Arkansas and died about 10 Oct 1890 about age 43.

General Notes:
Paul Walker Conger

DEATH-ERROR: He died 10/12 Oct 1890, not Aug 1950. (CFA II, p. 703)

+ 2481 M i. Francis Walker CONGER was born on 19 Oct 1886 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 8 Jan 1971 in Cumberland City, Stewart Co., TN at age 84, and was buried in Jan 1971 in Cumberland City, Stewart Co., TN.

1066. Francis M. CONGER was born in 1849 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died in Sep 1934 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 85.

Francis married Elizabeth MOORE on 7 Mar 1872 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Elizabeth died in Apr 1930.

+ 2482 M i. Paul Walker CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1878 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, died in Aug 1950 at age 71, and was buried in Aug 1950 in Freedom, , KY.

General Notes:
Deedie Conger

COMMENT-MARRIAGE: A Dedie Conger married Joseph S. Tucker, 5 Oct 1895, perhaps her first marriage.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 177 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

1068. Martha Jane CONGER was born on 17 Apr 1854 in Arkansas and died on 29 Oct 1948 at age 94.

General Notes:
Martha Jane Conger

CHILDREN: 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren

OBITUARY:
October 29, 1948, marked the closing of the life of Mrs. Martha Jane Conger Fritts, who was born in Arkansas on April 17, 1854. In early childhood her family journeyed to Crittenden county, Kentucky. In those days travelling was slow and her father and brother died on the way.

Aunt Jane, as she was familiarly known by her neighbors, united with the Crooked Creek Baptist Church in 1871, which made 77 years of service.

During her active life she was faithful to her church and modest and unassuming in methods of living and worship. He black bonnets that she invariable wore to church were symbols of meekness.

She was married on November 1877, to Phillip Fritts, who died in 1896. To this union were born two children: Mrs. Lillie Paris, of Repton and O.W. Fritts, of Crooked Creek Community, with whom she lived. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Mrs. Fritts lived 94 years, 6 months, and 12 days. Then the cloak of life was folded and she went out to meet her Maker."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 357 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

1069. W. Daniel CONGER was born in 1859 in Kentucky, died in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, and was buried in Freedom Cemetery.

General Notes:
W. Daniel Conger

BURIAL-CEMETERY: Buried at Freedom Cemetery in an unmarked grave.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 94 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MARRIAGE-QUESTION: A W.D. Conger married on 12 Jan 1881, to William (?) Willor Moore, was this "Della"?
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 357 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 2489 M i. Paul Henry CONGER was born on 19 Jan 1881 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 8 Apr 1932 in Rosiclare, Hardin Co., IL at age 51.

2490 F ii. Ella CONGER was born about 1883 and died about 1896 about age 13.

1070. John Benjamin CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1853 in Crittenden Co., KY and died on 25 Oct 1936 at age 82.

General Notes:
John Benjamin Conger

AKA: Probably called, Benjamin

DEATH: 1936 (CFA II, p. 701)

John married Pleasant Cordelia VAUGHN in 1870 in Crittenden Co., KY. Pleasant was born in Feb 1851 and died in 1926 at age 75.

General Notes:
Pleasant Cordelia Vaughn

AKA: Probably called, Delia or Dealie. There was some confusion about her
name.

NAME:
Geneva Clark wrote that, "Benjamin Conger's wife, Pleasant C. or Dealie, was
bugging us. Henry E. told us right off that his mother was Dealie Vaughn and
that he knew more about his Vaughn relatives. I said the cenus had her name as
Pleasant C.. He said, 'Cordie.' Sylvia asked if it was Cordelia, and he
laughed and said 'yes' as if he hadn't thought of the full name in a long time.
So Delia was the nickname."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 39 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIRTH-DEATH: 1851-1926 (CFA II, p. 701)

General Notes:
Sebbie Conger

PARENTS: John Benjamin Conger and Pleasant Cordelia Vaughn

NAME-CONFLICT: "Sebbie (Feriby?) Conger" in CFA I, p. 39; Sabe Conger by Kenneth Allgood

General Notes:
Mattie L. Conger

PARENTS: John Benjamin Conger and Pleasant Cordelia Vaughn

DEATH: Died young

General Notes:
Ada Conger

PARENTS: John Benjamin Conger and Pleasant Cordelia Vaughn

+ 2495 M v. Henry Eltie CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1891 in Crittenden Co., KY, died on 19 Nov 1976 in Eddyville, Lyon Co., TN at age 84, and was buried in Nov 1976 in Lyon Co., TN, Providence Cemetery.

General Notes:
Louisa Ann Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: CFA I, p. 514, Eliza Ann Conger; error mentioned and changed to Louisa Ann Conger in CFA II, p. 364

SPOUSE: Louisa Ann Conger was the 2nd spouse of Charles Wesley Lizenbee.

Louisa married Charles Wesley LIZENBEE, son of James LIZENBEE and Elizabeth Mc_DOWEL, on 2 Apr 1876. Charles was born about 1850 in Crittenden Co., KY and died in Aug 1887 in Bollinger Co., MO about age 37.

General Notes:
Charles Wesley Lizenbee

NAME-CONFLICT: Charles Lizenbie, CFA I; Charles Leslie Lizenbee, CFA II, p. 364

CHILDREN: Two children by his first marriage.

DEATH: Between 17 Nov 1887 and 13 Aug 1888 at Bollinger, MO (CFA II, p. 364) Charles and Louisa died about the same time of a fever and left six children all under 21 years of age.

+ 2496 F i. Nellie Lee LIZENBEE was born on 6 Jun 1877 in Crittenden Co., KY, died on 11 Jan 1942 in Marquand, Bollinger Co., MO at age 64, and was buried in Jan 1942 in Pleasant Valley.

+ 2498 M iii. Harvey LIZENBEE was born after 8 Jun 1880 in Crittenden Co., KY and died in 1912 in Bollinger Co., MO.

+ 2499 F iv. Lou Etta LIZENBEE was born on 12 Feb 1884 in Crittenden Co., KY and died on 23 Aug 1968 in Bollinger Co., MO at age 84.

1075. Levona Edith CONGER was born in 1868 in Kentucky, died about 1913 about age 45, and was buried about 1913 in Crittenden Co., KY, Crooked Creek Cemetery.

Levona married Fountain Sherman GASS, son of Hardy Boze GASS and Susan Lea HUGHES, on 19 Feb 1889. Fountain was born about 1865, died in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, and was buried in Crittenden Co., KY, Crooked Creek Cemetery.

General Notes:
Fountain Sherman Gass

CEMETERY: Crooked Creek Church Cemetery, Crittenden Co., KY
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 738 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

2503 M iv. Kenneth Clark GASS was born on 27 Jun 1903 and died in Feb 1922 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN at age 18.

1078. Henry Miles CONGER was born on 3 Sep 1864 in Smith Co., TN and died on 7 Jan 1911 at age 46.

General Notes:
Henry Miles Conger

PARENTS-DEATH: His mother died when he was 9 and his father 2 years later. As an orphan he was taken from Kentucky to Arkansas.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 228 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Smith Co., TN

General Notes:
Margaret McKinney

NAME-CONFLICT: Margaret McKenney (CFA II, p. 699)

+ 2504 M i. Harlan Hendricks CONGER was born on 29 Aug 1889 in Clarksville, Johnson Co., AR and died in Jan 1972 at age 82.

+ 2505 M ii. Eli Elbert CONGER was born on 23 Feb 1892 in Chester, Franklin Co., AR and died on 20 Mar 1986 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR at age 94.

2506 F iii. Chloe CONGER was born on 21 Jun 1894 in Smith Co., TN and died on 21 May 1895.

2507 F iv. Chloe CONGER was born on 17 Jul 1896 in Smith Co., TN and died on 16 Mar 1898 at age 1.

+ 2508 M v. Oscar Donald CONGER was born about 8 Jul 1901 in Altus, Franklin Co., AR.

1081. Eli Newton CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1872 in Johnson Co., AR and died on 25 Mar 1953 in Sand Springs, Tulsa/Osage Co., OK at age 80.

General Notes:
Eli Newton Conger

Problem: Was he born in Franklin Co., AR, CFA I, p. 246 or as listed in CFA I, p. 140, Johnson Co., AR?

Eli married Frances Helen HAMPTON, daughter of George Washington HAMPTON and Nancy Melinda Mc_KEE, on 3 Mar 1892 in Altus, Franklin Co., AR. Frances was born on 6 Oct 1875 in Altus, Franklin Co., AR.

2509 M i. Carl Henry CONGER was born on 22 Nov 1893 in Coal Hill, Johnson Co., AR.

General Notes:
Carl Henry Conger

AKA: Probably called, Henry.

NO_ISSUE: He had no issue.

+ 2510 M ii. Charles Ernest CONGER was born on 1 Jun 1897 in Alix, Franklin Co., AR.

+ 2511 M iii. George Washington CONGER was born from about Jan 1899 to 1900 and died on 24 Apr 1953 about age 54.

+ 2512 M iv. Gus Le_Roy CONGER was born on 17 Jun 1903 in Coal Hill, Johnson Co., AR, died on 13 Aug 1968 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 65, and was buried in Aug 1968 in Rose Hill Cemetery.

+ 2513 M v. Norman Robert CONGER was born on 17 Nov 1906 in Alix, Franklin Co., AR and died in Nov 1972 at age 66.

+ 2514 M vi. Elvis CONGER was born on 17 Dec 1910 in Coal Hill, Johnson Co., AR, died on 25 Feb 1989 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS at age 78, and was buried in Feb 1989 in Sand Springs, Tulsa/Osage Co., OK.

+ 2515 F vii. Selma Claris CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1912 in Coal Hill, Johnson Co., AR.

1083. Samuel Young CONGER was born on 26 Nov 1867 in Putnam Co., TN, died about 22 Feb 1955 in Linden, Perry Co., TN about age 87, and was buried about 22 Feb 1955 in Linden, Perry Co., TN.

General Notes:
Samuel Young Conger

Problem: Was the date of death, 22 Feb 1955 or 22 Feb 1966? Both dates listed, in CFA I.

OCCUPATION: Section Hand foreman

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

Samuel married Josie FRITTS, daughter of Henry FRITTS and Unknown, on 14 Mar 1886. Josie was born in 1867, died on 6 Aug 1904 in Vale, Carroll Co., TN at age 37, and was buried in Aug 1904 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

General Notes:
Josie Fritts

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

BIRTH: Probably born at Marion, KY
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 458 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

2517 F ii. Ellen CONGER was born on 6 Sep 1890 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

+ 2518 M iii. Elzie Donald CONGER was born on 6 Sep 1890 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

Samuel next married Minnie Adelle LEDBETTER on 23 Apr 1912 in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Minnie died on 3 Jul 1960.

General Notes:
Minnie Adelle Ledbetter

SPOUSE: Minnie Ledbetter was the 3rd spouse of Samuel Conger.

+ 2519 F i. Anna Mae CONGER was born on 22 Jun 1915 in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

2520 F ii. Mary Belle CONGER was born on 4 Apr 1920 in Tennessee and died on 18 Apr 1924 at age 4.

1084. Minnie Etta CONGER was born on 28 Oct 1869 in Tennessee, died on 23 Jun 1951 in Paramount, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 81, and was buried in Jun 1951 in Rose Hills Memorial.

General Notes:
Minnie Etta Conger

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

HOBBIES: Fancy sewing, crossword puzzles

Problem: Was she born in Putnam Co., TN or at Allens, Haywood Co., TN, or in Allen Co., TN.

Minnie married Anthony Thomas GRIFFEY on 13 Oct 1899 in Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA. Anthony was born on 16 Apr 1869 in Woodbury, Cannon Co., TN, died on 6 Nov 1956 in Paramount, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 87, and was buried in Nov 1956 in Rose Hills Memorial.

General Notes:
Anthony Thomas Griffey

NAME-CONFLICT: Also listed as, Anthony Griffen on p. 346 of CFA I.

CEMETERY: Rose Hills Memorial

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

OCCUPATION: Section foreman on the railroad

HOBBIES: Gardening

RESEARCHER: B.D. King: 6521 Hannon Street; Bell Gardens, CA

2521 M i. Herman Anthony GRIFFEY was born on 8 Dec 1890 in Crittenden Co., KY and died in 1966 in N. Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR at age 76.

2522 F ii. Ruby GRIFFEY was born on 10 Dec 1893 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN and died in 1925 in Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR at age 32.

2524 F iv. Grace GRIFFEY was born on 26 Apr 1898 in Caseyville, Union Co., KY.

2529 M ix. Michael V. GRIFFEY was born on 25 Feb 1909 in Augusta, Woodruff Co., AR and died on 18 Dec 1958 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 49.

1085. William Frederick CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1872 in Allen Co., TN, died on 5 Jun 1950 in Paris, Henry Co., TN at age 78, and was buried in Jun 1950 in Paris, Henry Co., TN, Van Dyke Cemetery.

William married Clara May ROBERTS, daughter of Richard ROBERTS and Josephine CHAMBERS, in 1896 in Benton, Marshall Co., KY. Clara was born in Benton Co., KY, died in 1914, and was buried in 1914 in Marshall Co., KY, Olive Cemetery.

+ 2530 M i. William Elwood CONGER was born on 26 Jul 1897, died on 18 Nov 1954 in Metropolis, Massac Co., IL at age 57, and was buried in Nov 1954 in Metropolis, Massac Co., IL.

2531 F ii. Martha Etta CONGER was born on 17 Dec 1900 and died in 1903 at age 3.

+ 2532 M iii. Josiah CONGER was born on 19 Dec 1904 in Mansfield, Henry Co., TN and died on 2 Dec 1981 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN at age 76.

+ 2534 M v. Granville M. CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1908 in Hardin Co., KY and died on 13 Oct 1985 in Wyandotte, Wayne Co., MI at age 76.

+ 2535 M vi. Richard Daniel CONGER was born on 11 Jan 1911 in Hardin, Marshall Co., KY and died on 4 Sep 1980 in Alton, Madison Co., IL at age 69.

2536 M vii. Elmer Frederick CONGER was born on 27 Apr 1913 and died on 31 Jul 1969 at age 56.

General Notes:
Ciddie Francis Watts

SPOUSE: Ciddie Watts was the 2nd wife of William Fredrick Conger.

AKA: Cidie Francis Watts (CFA I, p. 129)

+ 2537 M i. Elroy CONGER was born on 13 Jul 1916 in Carthage, Smith Co., TN.

+ 2538 M ii. Edward CONGER was born on 28 Sep 1919 in Carthage, Smith Co., TN and died on 1 Apr 1971 at age 51.

1087. James Robert CONGER was born on 15 Jun 1875 in Allen Co., KY, died about 26 Jun 1951 in Lexington, Henderson Co., KY about age 76, and was buried about Jun 1951 in Lexington, Henderson Co., KY.

General Notes:
James Robert Conger

Problem: Was the date of death, 26 Jun 1951 or 16 Jul 1951?

OCCUPATION: Railroad track supervisor

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

James married Lona Mc_DANIEL, daughter of W. Henry Mc_DANIEL and Mary Elizabeth WATKINS, in Jan 1900 in Hardin, Marshall Co., KY. Lona was born on 10 Jan 1880 in Calloway Co., KY, died on 14 Sep 1941 at age 61, and was buried in Sep 1941 in Lexington, Henderson Co., KY, Lexington Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lona McDaniel

Problem: Was the surname, McDonald or McDaniel? CFA I, lists both.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

+ 2539 M i. Elzie Leon CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1900 in Eads, Shelby Co., TN.

+ 2540 M ii. Hubert Lee CONGER Dr. was born on 13 Mar 1903 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN and died about 18 Aug 1968 in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN about age 65.

+ 2542 M iv. Robert Mason CONGER Dr. was born on 28 Sep 1909 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN, died on 4 Sep 1967 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN at age 57, and was buried in Sep 1967 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN, Lexington Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ruth Reynolds

SPOUSE: Ruth Reynolds was the 2nd spouse of James Robert Conger.

RESIDENCES: Liberty, TN

1088. Dede CONGER was born on 26 Aug 1877 in Allens, Haywood Co., TN and died on 28 Apr 1955 at age 77.

Dede married Joseph TUCKER in 1895 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Joseph was born about 1875.

1089. Carrie May CONGER was born on 9 Oct 1879 in Allens, Haywood Co., TN and died on 12 Feb 1923 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN at age 43.

General Notes:
Carrie May Conger

Problem: Was she born in Marion, KY or at Allens, Haywood Co., TN? CFA I, lists both.

HOBBIES: Sewing, playing the piano, singing religious songs

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Penecostal

Carrie married Felix Henry LATHAM. Felix was born on 25 Apr 1875 in Henderson Co., TN and died on 19 Dec 1941 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN at age 66.

General Notes:
Felix Henry Latham

Problem: Was he Frank Latham or Felix Henry Latham? CFA I, lists both.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Penecostal

OCCUPATION: Railroad conductor

2549 F i. Lyndell May LATHAM was born on 15 Jul 1904 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

2550 F ii. Mary Eloise LATHAM was born on 18 Nov 1907 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

2551 F iii. Carrie Elizabeth LATHAM was born on 15 Dec 1914 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

Cora married Jackson ROBERTS in 1906 in Benton, Marshall Co., KY. Jackson was born in 1886 in Benton, Marshall Co., KY.

1092. Smith CONGER was born on 1 Jul 1889 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 7 Feb 1960 at age 70.

Smith married Myrtle REED on 24 Oct 1809 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Myrtle was born on 28 Feb 1890 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

General Notes:
Myrtle Reed

CHILDREN: May have had 2 daughters with Smith Conger. CFA I, p. 472

General Notes:
Bertha Unknown

SPOUSE: Second spouse of Smith Conger

RESIDENCES: 903 Cahal Avenue; Nashville, TN 37206

1093. Elmer CONGER was born on 3 Oct 1890 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 26 Aug 1964 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN at age 73.

Elmer married Lou Verdie RHODES, daughter of Isaac Newton RHODES and Sarah BURKETT, on 22 Sep 1914 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Lou was born on 1 Nov 1894 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

2554 F i. Frances Aline CONGER was born on 11 Sep 1915 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

2555 F ii. Lola Marie CONGER was born on 22 Oct 1923 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

+ 2556 M iii. John Richard CONGER was born on 5 Nov 1934 in Mercer, Madison Co., TN.

2557 F iv. Emily Kay CONGER was born on 23 May 1937 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

1096. Angeline CONGER was born on 31 Oct 1848 in Tennessee and died on 1 Feb 1931 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY at age 82.

General Notes:
Angeline Conger

MARRIAGE: Angeline Conger was married "on the street on horseback."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 524 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Liked to travel. She loved her family and was always concerned about them.

Problem: Place of birth, Crittenden Co., KY, CFA I, p. 754

Angeline married Martin Van_Buren JOYCE, son of James P. JOYCE and Lucinda HOPKINS, on 21 Oct 1868 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Martin was born on 12 Oct 1840 in Rockingham Co., NC and died on 28 Jan 1901 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY at age 60.

General Notes:
Martin VanBuren Joyce

OCCUPATION: Farmer

MILITARY: Union soldier in Civil War.

MARRIAGE: On horseback, CFA II, p. 349

Problem: Place of birth, Caldwell Co., KY (CFA I, p. 754)

2558 F i. Margaret Lucetty JOYCE was born on 19 Jun 1870 in Crittenden Co., KY and died on 27 Jul 1954 at age 84.

General Notes:
Margaret Lucetty Joyce

QUESTION: Who was the 1st spouse of this person?

+ 2559 F ii. Mary Angeline JOYCE was born on 7 Sep 1871 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 2 Apr 1965 in Madisonville, Hopkins Co., KY at age 93.

+ 2560 F iii. Annie Laura JOYCE was born on 4 Apr 1873 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 7 Jun 1966 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY at age 93.

+ 2561 F iv. Elva Alice JOYCE was born on 3 May 1876 in Crittenden Co., KY, died on 8 Mar 1961 in Princeton, Caldwell Co., KY at age 84, and was buried in Mar 1961 in Princeton, Caldwell Co., KY, Meek's Cemetery.

2562 M v. James William JOYCE was born on 4 May 1877 in Caldwell Co., KY and died on 13 Aug 1927 in Caldwell Co., KY at age 50.

2563 F vi. Susie Olive JOYCE was born on 7 Aug 1878 and died on 7 Feb 1947 in Caldwell Co., KY at age 68.

2564 M vii. Albert Chester JOYCE was born on 8 Sep 1881 and died on 25 Jan 1950 in Sullivan, Union Co., KY at age 68.

2566 F ix. Stella Rachel JOYCE was born on 2 Apr 1884 and died in Fayette Co., GA.

2567 F x. Fannie Ray JOYCE was born on 31 Jul 1886 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 6 Sep 1930 in Harrisburg, Saline Co., IL at age 44.

2568 M xi. Gilbert Rufus JOYCE was born on 8 Feb 1888 and died on 22 Jul 1943 in Wheatcroft, Webster Co., KY at age 55.

General Notes:
Gilbert Rufus Joyce

NAME-CONFLICT: Gilbert Rudolph Joyce, CFA I, p. 754

Problem: Where did he die, CFA I, p. 754, Blackford, KY?

2569 M xii. Henry Harrison JOYCE was born on 27 May 1889 and died on 9 Nov 1916 in Arkansas at age 27.

+ 2571 M ii. Charles Elmer CONGER was born on 7 Sep 1879 in Tennessee, died on 20 Sep 1959 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 80, and was buried in Sep 1959 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

+ 2572 M iii. Fred CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1887 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 23 Sep 1951 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 63.

General Notes:
Unknown Alexander

DEATH: Male who drowned working on the McConnell ferry at Cave-in-Rock, IL. (CFA I, p. 696)

1102. William Grigston CONGER was born on 19 Apr 1860 in Kentucky and died on 31 Jul 1951 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 91.

General Notes:
William Grigston Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: CFA I, p. 519 points out that the middle name is "Grigston; not Griston"

CHILDREN-BIRTH: At Nebo and Tribune, KY

William married Melissa Ann HUNT, daughter of Steward Patterson HUNT and Martha TOMMAS,. Melissa was born on 15 Aug 1868 and died on 2 Apr 1946 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 77.

+ 2580 M i. William Thomas CONGER was born on 23 Nov 1885 in Nebo, Hopkins Co., KY and died in Mar 1978 at age 92.

+ 2581 M ii. Cola Franklin CONGER was born on 12 Mar 1887 in Nebo, Hopkins Co., KY, died on 20 Dec 1966 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 79, and was buried in Dec 1966 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 2583 F iv. Martha Ann CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1890 in Nebo, Hopkins Co., KY, died on 14 Dec 1948 at age 58, and was buried in Dec 1948 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

2584 M v. Harvey Solomon CONGER was born on 8 Jun 1892 in Kentucky and died on 5 Nov 1918 in Camp Tolor, , KY at age 26.

+ 2585 F vi. Lillie Mae CONGER was born on 29 May 1894 in Tribune, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 10 Feb 1966 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 71, and was buried in Feb 1966 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 2586 F vii. Renie Myrtle CONGER was born on 10 Mar 1896 in Tribune, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 29 Mar 1967 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 71, and was buried in Mar 1967 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 2587 F viii. Roberta CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1898 in Tribune, Crittenden Co., KY.

+ 2588 M ix. James Clarence CONGER was born on 14 Mar 1900 in Tribune, Crittenden Co., KY and died in May 1987 at age 87.

+ 2589 M x. Jesse Lee CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1902 in Tribune, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 20 Apr 1995 at age 92.

+ 2590 M xi. Sammie Patterson CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1904 in Tribune, Crittenden Co., KY and died in Mar 1988 at age 83.

+ 2591 F xii. Elva Ray CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1909 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

1106. Francis Marion CONGER was born in 1870 in Crittenden Co., KY and died in 1950 in Crittenden Co., KY at age 80.

Francis married Annie SPURR, daughter of Isaac Dixon SPURR and Parthena ALLEN, on 12 Nov 1899.

+ 2593 F ii. Thelma Etta CONGER was born on 20 May 1901 in Crittenden Co., KY.

+ 2595 F iv. Leo Dixon CONGER was born about 1905 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

1107. Charles Utley CONGER was born in 1873 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died about Jul 1906 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY about age 33.

Charles married Maggie COLE, daughter of Ira COLE and Unknown, in 1892 in Elizabethtown, Hardin Co., IL. Maggie was born in 1873 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 1 May 1913 in Zillah, Yakima Co., WA at age 40, and was buried in May 1913 in Zillah, Yakima Co., WA.

General Notes:
Maggie Cole

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

EMIGRATION: After being widowed, Maggie took the children to Washington state where her father lived.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 70 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 2596 M i. Oda Richard CONGER was born on 26 Mar 1896 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

+ 2597 M ii. Claude CONGER was born on 19 May 1906 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 25 Sep 1988 at age 82.

+ 2598 F iii. Ella Marie CONGER was born on 2 Jan 1904 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 5 Aug 1981 in Cave-in-Rock, Hardin Co., IL at age 77, and was buried in Aug 1981 in Cave-in-Rock, Hardin Co., IL.

+ 2599 F iv. Bertha Lillian CONGER was born on 24 Oct 1898 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 18 Nov 1967 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA at age 69, and was buried in Nov 1967 in Riverside Memorial.

2600 F v. Eula Mc_Elroy CONGER was born on 23 Oct 1902 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

1114. James Kelsey CONGER was born on 4 Apr 1863 in Newberg, Yamhill Co., OR and died on 19 Apr 1939 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA at age 76.

General Notes:
James Kelsey Conger

BIRTH: Near Newberg, OR

OCCUPATION: Storekeeper

RELATIONSHIP: Charles Newton and James Kelsey Conger were twins.

NO_ISSUE: No issue of the union with Lucy Belle Leonard

James married Delphine Charlotte ROGERS, daughter of Henry W. ROGERS and Frances Ellea NORTH, on 24 Sep 1885. Delphine was born on 4 Jun 1869 in Candor, Tioga Co., NY and died on 21 Jul 1893 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA at age 24.

General Notes:
Delphine Charlotte Rogers

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member Church of Christ

+ 2601 M i. Marion Leslie CONGER was born on 9 Jul 1886 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA and died on 21 Nov 1964 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA at age 78.

2602 M ii. Ira Charles CONGER was born on 5 Feb 1890 and died on 11 Jan 1904 at age 13.

2603 M iii. Francis Henry CONGER was born on 15 Jun 1893 and died on 2 Sep 1894 at age 1.

James next married Lucy Bell LEONARD on 27 Sep 1915. Lucy was born on 29 Jun 1872.

General Notes:
Lucy Bell Leonard

SPOUSE-NO_ISSUE: Lucy Bell Leonard was the 2nd spouse of James Kelsey Conger. There was no issue.

1118. William P. CONGER was born on 18 Aug 1857 in De Kalb Co., TN and died in 1929 at age 72.

+ 2605 M ii. Napoleon CONGER was born on 21 Aug 1882 in Smithville, Smith Co., TN and died on 21 Jun 1965 in Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., FL at age 82.

General Notes:
Lillie Gouger

SPOUSE: 2nd spouse of William P. Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Lillie Galliger

1119. John Elisha CONGER was born on 6 Jan 1859 in De Kalb Co., TN, died on 4 Mar 1947 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN at age 88, and was buried in Mar 1947 in Town Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Elisha Conger

OCCUPATION: Dirt farmer; contractor; politician

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of the Church of Christ

John married Martha Aro HUDDLESTON, daughter of Charlie HUDDLESTON and Rhoda PLUNKETT, on 11 Mar 1880. Martha was born on 7 Sep 1860 in Putnam Co., TN and died on 17 Dec 1942 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN at age 82.

+ 2608 M i. James Alvin CONGER was born on 30 Dec 1880 in De Kalb Co., TN and died on 22 Jul 1958 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN at age 77.

+ 2609 F ii. Ollie Lavoda CONGER was born on 25 Feb 1882 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN and died on 4 Jan 1969 at age 86.

+ 2610 M iii. Lonnie Solon CONGER was born on 30 Apr 1883 and died on 5 Apr 1963 at age 79.

+ 2611 M iv. Oliver Ozias CONGER was born on 5 Feb 1886 in De Kalb Co., TN and died on 1 Mar 1960 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN at age 74.

2612 M v. Elisha Allison CONGER was born on 10 Jan 1888 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN and died in Feb 1977 at age 89.

General Notes:
Elisha Allison Conger

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue.

OCCUPATION: Retired from dentistry on 1 Jan 1969

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of Church of Christ

RESIDENCES: 125 N. Kingston Avenue; Rockwood, TN

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Elisha
Social Security #: 408-64-9636
SS# issued in: Tennessee
Birth date: Jan 10, 1888
Death date: Feb 1977
Residence code: Tennessee
ZIP Code of last known residence: 37166
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Smithville, Tennessee
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 37166
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Smithville, Tennessee
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 2, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48092.9]

Elisha married Clara DENNY, daughter of Thompson Leicher DENNY and Fanny Jane FORD, on 19 Jun 1912 in Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN. Clara was born on 28 Dec 1889 in Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN.

2613 M vi. William E. CONGER was born on 10 May 1890 and died on 12 Aug 1944 at age 54.

2615 F viii. Jodie CONGER was born on 5 Feb 1900 and died on 20 Sep 1967 at age 67.

1120. Albert Manson CONGER was born on 26 Sep 1867 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN, died on 17 Aug 1929 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN at age 61, and was buried in Aug 1929 in Town Cemetery.

General Notes:
Albert Manson Conger

AKA: Called, Manson

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

Albert married Helen BOND, daughter of George BOND and Amelia CHEATHAM, on 4 Jan 1894 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN. Helen was born on 22 Mar 1868 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN and died on 1 Apr 1960 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN at age 92.

2617 F i. Hallie Elizabeth CONGER was born on 23 Oct 1894 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN and died on 24 Oct 1894 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN.

2618 F ii. Prudence Irma CONGER was born on 7 May 1896 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN.

+ 2619 F iii. Jessie Spencer CONGER was born on 19 Dec 1897 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN.

+ 2620 M iv. John Lucian CONGER was born on 3 Oct 1900 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN and died on 21 Jun 1955 in Murray, Calloway Co., KY at age 54.

2621 M v. Roy Martin CONGER was born on 4 Mar 1906 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN.

General Notes: NO_ISSUE: There was no issue.

SSN: Could this be the SSDI record for Roy Martin Conger? If so, there is a
conflict on the day of birth.
Individual: Conger, Roy
Social Security #: 410-03-1572
Issued in: Tennessee
Birth date: Mar 14, 1906
Death date: Jun 18, 1991
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.114]

Roy married Eugenia MOORE, daughter of Clarence Webb MOORE and Wilkie DOZIER, on 19 Nov 1938. Eugenia was born on 9 Oct 1907 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN and died on 19 Apr 1997 at age 89.

General Notes:
Eugenia Moore

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Eugenia
Social Security #: 362-28-8530
Issued in: Michigan
Birth date: Oct 9, 1907
Death date: Apr 19, 1997
ZIP Code of last known residence: 37166
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Smithville, Tennessee
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54148.45]

General Notes:
Martha J. Cheatham

COMMENT: Only child

RESIDENCES: 1903, Liberty, TN

1128. William Jason CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1871 in Tennessee and died on 8 Nov 1963 in Weslaco, Hidalgo Co., TX at age 92.

General Notes:
William Jason Conger

OCCUPATION: Farmer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

William married Adeline HUMPHREY, daughter of Jimmy HUMPHREY and Polly Ann STEWART, on 5 Feb 1893 in Tom Bean, Grayson Co., TX. Adeline was born on 28 Nov 1874 in Arkansas and died on 17 Sep 1950 in Weslaco, Hidalgo Co., TX at age 75.

+ 2627 F i. Minnie Belle CONGER was born on 25 Sep 1896 in Pecan Gap, Hunt Co., TX.

2628 F ii. Stella CONGER was born on 24 Nov 1900 in Tom Bean, Grayson Co., TX.

2629 F iii. Beatrice CONGER was born on 13 Jan 1905 in Pecan Gap, Hunt Co., TX.

2630 F iv. Beaulah Lee CONGER was born on 28 Oct 1906 in Tom Bean, Grayson Co., TX and died on 29 Nov 1914 at age 8.

2631 F v. Josie Alma CONGER was born on 1 Aug 1909 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK.

2632 M vi. Henry Leon CONGER was born on 28 Aug 1912 in Wesley, Madison Co., AR.

General Notes:
Henry Leon Conger

QUESTION: CFA I, p. 526 says he was born at Wesley, AR. Other members of this
family lived at Wesley, Atoka, OK. Was he really born in Arkansas?

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Henry Leon Conger? If so, there is a
conflict on the year of birth.
Individual: Conger, Henry
Social Security #: 449-01-5928
Issued in: Texas
Birth date: Aug 28, 1913
Death date: Aug 1972
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 10, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54149.117]

1129. Ida CONGER was born on 24 Mar 1877 in Tennessee, died on 26 Dec 1932 in Clinton, Custer/Washita Co., OK at age 55, and was buried in Dec 1932 in Colony, Washita Co., OK.

Ida married James H. BENNETT, son of Andrew Jackson BENNETT and Susanna HENDRICKSON, on 26 Aug 1894. James was born on 13 Sep 1875 in Tennessee, died on 23 Mar 1944 in Altus, Jackson Co., OK at age 68, and was buried in Mar 1944 in Colony, Washita Co., OK.

+ 2633 F i. Bessie Adeline BENNETT was born on 16 Sep 1895 in Aubrey, Denton Co., TX and died on 18 Oct 1973 in Clinton, Custer Co., OK at age 78.

2635 M iii. Walter Paskell BENNETT was born on 13 Oct 1902 and died on 19 Aug 1936 at age 33.

1130. John Braxton CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1882 in Laurel Hill, De Kalb Co., TN and died in Nov 1976 at age 94.

General Notes:
John Braxton Conger

BIRTH: 14 Oct 1882, Laurel Hill, De Kalb or Putnam Co., TN. CFA I, p. 301

OCCUPATION: Wheelwright, carpenter, construction superintendent

NAME-CONFLICT: John Brackston Conger, CFA I, p. 248

RECOLLECTIONS: John Braxton Conger's son, Douglas wrote:
"John B. [Conger] remembers living in Tennessee, although his family left there when he was six. They lived in a log cabin which did not have glass windows and [he] can remember the river boats going up and down with cargo. The reason for going to Texas was because an uncle, Isaac Ross, was there and painted a picture of greener pastures. Isaac Ross had a brother-n-law there before him and he went for the same reason. This change of location took place in 1888. Wiley landed there with 50 cents in his pocket.

"In 1907, John B. and wife, Estella, went to New Mexico. The reason for going was because the state opened up for homestead. They took out a homestead and proved up on it. The first year corn did well; the second year the corn was about two feet high and received about a foot of snow -- that was all for the corn. Estella held down the homestead while John worked as a carpenter in Tucumcari and came home for weekends. The population of Tucumcari was approximately 3,000 with six or seven grocery stores and twenty-eight saloons. There was quite a lot of shooting, as there was a big boom due to the homestead influx.

"The next move was to Oklahoma, which took place in 1908. The next important move was to Merced Falls, California, in 1935, where he worked for Yosemite Sugar Pine Lumber Co.

"Today, at 87 years he has remarkably good health and has never had any serious illness."

One 20 Oct 1969, Douglas [Conger] wrote: "My father is a character. My mother died Jan. 5th, 1969 and father keeps his own house, does his cooking and washing and rides his three-wheel bicycle all over town to do his shopping and visiting. He has excellent health and will live to a hundred if he does not get rear-ended on the bicycle."

John Braxton Conger's formula for longevity: "Just keep on breathin'."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 301 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, John
Social Security #: 558-01-5501
Issued in: California
Birth date: Oct 14, 1882
Death date: Nov 1976
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 95340
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Merced, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.76]

John married Estella Yancy MORROW, daughter of James M. MORROW and Cynthia SULLENS, on 22 Jul 1903 in Rose Hill, Grayson Co., TX. Estella was born on 22 Apr 1884 in Tom Bean, Grayson Co., TX and died on 5 Jan 1969 in Merced, Merced Co., CA at age 84.

+ 2638 F i. Eyleen CONGER was born on 6 Sep 1904 in Tom Bean, Grayson Co., TX.

+ 2639 M ii. J. D. CONGER was born on 2 Apr 1909 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK.

+ 2640 M iii. Douglas CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1912 in Kiowa, PIttsburg Co., OK and died on 14 Nov 1985 in Merced, Merced Co., CA at age 73.

+ 2641 M iv. Harry CONGER was born on 27 Jul 1918 in Kiowa, PIttsburg Co., OK and died on 24 Feb 1991 at age 72.

1131. George Washington CONGER was born on 7 Sep 1886 in De Kalb Co., TN, died on 11 Sep 1969 in Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX at age 83, and was buried in Sep 1969 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX.

General Notes:
Geroge Washington Conger

HOBBIES: Enjoyed sports, particularly baseball

OCCUPATION: Cattleman

RESIDENCES: P.O. Box 43; Wells, TX 75976

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

SSN:
Individual: Conger, George
Social Security #: 457-60-3123
SS# issued in: Texas
Birth date: Sep 7, 1886
Death date: Sep 1969
Residence code: Texas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 77705
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Beaumont, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48092.188]

George married Ethel Anna REEVES, daughter of William Cheek REEVES and Anna L. WARDEN, in 1905 in Whitewright, Grayson Co., TX. Ethel was born on 19 Jan 1887 in Whitewright, Grayson Co., TX, died on 17 Mar 1940 in Sherman, Grayson Co., TX at age 53, and was buried in Mar 1940 in Pilot Grove, Grayson Co., TX.

General Notes:
Ethel Anna Reeves

AKA: Ethel Anna Reeves (CFA I, p. 204); Ethel Ann Reeves (CFA I, p. 495)

HOBBIES: Gardening and flowers

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

+ 2642 M i. Verner William CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1906 in Tom Bean, Grayson Co., TX and died on 4 Mar 1991 at age 84.

2643 F ii. Lois Cordeace CONGER was born on 16 Jan 1908 in Whitewright, Grayson Co., TX.

George next married Ruby LOFTIN, daughter of William Daniel LOFTIN and Willie UNKNOWN, on 4 Feb 1920 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX. Ruby was born on 11 Oct 1900 in Kountze, Hardin Co., TX and died in Jul 1979 at age 78.

General Notes:
Ruby Loftin

SPOUSE-NO_ISSUE: Ruby Loftin was the 2nd spouse of George Washington Conger. There was no issue.

HOBBIES: Crochet, handiwork

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Ruby
Social Security #: 457-60-4400
SS# issued in: Texas
Birth date: Oct 11, 1900
Death date: Jul 1979
Residence code: Texas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 75976
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Wells, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48097.49]

1139. Naomi HAMILTON was born on 28 Mar 1877 in Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN and died on 28 Aug 1948 in Ladonia, Fannin Co., TX at age 71.

General Notes:
Naomi Hamilton

AKA: Oma

SPOUSE: Naomi Hamilton was the 2nd spouse of James William Fowler.

Naomi married James William FOWLER, son of William FOWLER and Mary Jane OATES, on 3 Oct 1901 in Greenville, Hunt Co., TX. James was born on 15 Oct 1854 in Beaudry, Saline Co., AR and died on 17 Jul 1939 in Ladonia, Fannin Co., TX at age 84.

2644 M i. Elgin FOWLER was born on 19 Jul 1902 in Lost Prairie, , TX and died on 8 Sep 1966 in Ladonia, Fannin Co., TX at age 64.

General Notes:
Elgin Fowler

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county was the birth place?

+ 2645 M ii. Robert Delbert FOWLER was born on 10 Mar 1904 in Ladonia, Fannin Co., TX, died on 17 Feb 1970 in Commerce, Hunt Co., TX at age 65, and was buried in Feb 1970 in Rosemound Cemetery.

1140. William Edward CONGER was born on 13 Jan 1882 in Lancaster, De Kalb Co., TN and died on 5 Apr 1938 in Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., TX at age 56.

William married Mary Clister PRESLEY, daughter of Joe PRESLEY and Ida MARTIN, on 25 Aug 1916 in Term Hall, , TN. Mary was born on 13 Jul 1899.

+ 2646 M i. William Edward CONGER was born on 9 Jun 1917 in Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., TX, died on 6 Oct 1971 in Mc Kinney, Collin Co., TX at age 54, and was buried in Oct 1971 in Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., TX.

2647 M ii. Clarence Monero CONGER was born on 22 Jan 1919 in Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., TX and died on 22 Mar 1927 at age 8.

+ 2648 M iii. Vernon Howard CONGER was born on 27 Jun 1922 in Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., TX.

2649 U iv. Infant CONGER was born on 26 Nov 1924 in Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., TX and died on 26 Nov 1924 in Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., TX.

+ 2650 M v. Raymond Chester CONGER was born on 22 Dec 1925 in Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., TX.

+ 2651 M vi. John Frank CONGER was born on 2 Nov 1932 in Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., TX.

General Notes:
J.P. Germany

NAME-CONFLICT: J.P. Germany by Robert Mark Conger. J.P. German in CFA I, p. 489.

NAME-COMMENT: There is an SSDI record for a Jack Germany, b. 22 Jun 1906. This appears to be a son of J.P., therefore confirming that the surname is, Germany.

General Notes: COMMENT: There is a Frank Germany, b. 2 Aug 1903, listed in the SSDI.

General Notes:
Jack Thomas Germany

QUESTION: Is this the SSDI record for this person? If so, we know that the surname is, in fact, Germany. And the date of death is known.
SSN:
Individual: Germany, Jack
Social Security #: 443-09-0531
Issued in: Oklahoma
Birth date: Jun 22, 1906
Death date: Aug 1984
Residence code: Texas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 75206
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Dallas, Texas
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 75206
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Dallas, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Feb 16, 2002, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.97207.23]

1171. Robert Fowler CONGER was born on 1 Apr 1882 in Wood Co., TX, died on 10 Jun 1934 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX at age 52, and was buried in Jun 1934 in Coke, Wood Co., TX, Clover Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Robert Fowler Conger

ORGANIZATIONS: Member of the Woodmen of the World

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Highly respected member of the community

OCCUPATION: farmer and road contractor. In the early 1910s he and his brother, James, built most of the roads in Wood County, Texas, using mule teams and hand labor. Many of the original road beds in Wood Co., TX are a testament to his abilities as a contractor. He built the first road up "Billy Goat" hill in Quitman, TX. He worked on the roads to Alba, Como and Winnsboro to name a few.
(Furnished by Robert Mark Conger)

HEALTH_HISTORY-DEATH: He died of a brain aneurism on 10 Jun 1934.

Robert married Minerva Elizabeth STEVENSON, daughter of Franklin Dyer STEVENSON and Minerva BENTON, on 12 Feb 1905 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX. Minerva was born on 28 Nov 1887 in Coke, Wood Co., TX, died on 7 Feb 1974 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX at age 86, and was buried in Feb 1974 in Coke, Wood Co., TX, Clover Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Minerva Elizabeth Stevenson

AKA: Dollie; Dollie Stephenson CFA I, p. 23 & 440

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Minerva
Social Security #: 459-24-3521
Issued in: Texas
Birth date: Nov 28, 1887
Death date: Feb 1974
Residence code: Texas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 75783
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Quitman, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Feb 16, 2002, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54152.69]

2659 M i. Andrew Lloyd CONGER was born on 15 Jan 1910 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, died on 31 Aug 1986 in Knox City, Knox Co., TX at age 76, and was buried in Sep 1986 in Knox City, Knox Co., TX, Knox City Cemetery.

General Notes:
Andrew Lloyd Conger

CONFLICT-AKA-BIRTH: Andrew Lloyd Conger, b. Dec 1906, in CFA I, p. 440. Lloyd
Conger, b. 15 Jan 1910 by Robert Mark Conger.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Andrew
Social Security #: 459-16-7307
SS# issued in: Texas
Birth date: Jan 5, 1910
Death date: Aug 1986
Residence code: Texas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 79529
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Knox City, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 31, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48090.48]

2660 M ii. Paul CONGER was born on 15 Sep 1911 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 24 Jun 1989 in Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX at age 77.

General Notes:
Paul Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Paul
Social Security #: 462-18-9974
Issued in: Texas
Birth date: Sep 15, 1911
Death date: Jun 24, 1989
ZIP Code of last known residence: 75110
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Corsicana, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54152.167]

+ 2661 M iii. Roger Fowler CONGER was born on 6 Jan 1921 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX.

1175. Eloise CONGER was born on 19 Aug 1892 in Wood Co., TX, died in 1963 at age 71, and was buried in 1963 in Winnsboro, Wood/Franklin Co., TX, Lee Cemetery.

Eloise married Forney DENNY. Forney was born in 1887, died in 1935 at age 48, and was buried in 1935 in Winnsboro, Wood/Franklin Co., TX, Lee Cemetery.

2662 M i. Malcolm DENNY was born in 1914, died in 1936 at age 22, and was buried in 1936 in Winnsboro, Wood/Franklin Co., TX, Lee Cemetery.

2663 F ii. Billie DENNY was born in 1921, died in 1926 at age 5, and was buried in 1926 in Winnsboro, Wood/Franklin Co., TX, Lee Cemetery.

2664 M iii. George DENNY was born on 2 Jun 1928, died on 13 Jul 1967 at age 39, and was buried in Jul 1967 in Winnsboro, Wood/Franklin Co., TX, Lee Cemetery.

2667 F i. Nellie Rebecca MOORE was born on 29 Aug 1903 and died on 4 Jun 1904.

2668 M i. Edgar Buchannan UNDERWOOD was born on 19 Dec 1902 and died on 6 Jul 1903.

1184. Eugene Martin CONGER was born on 20 Mar 1887 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died in 1939 at age 52.

2670 F ii. Mabel Vival CONGER was born in 1922 in Revelstoke, , British Columbia.

2671 M iii. Mervyn Eugene CONGER was born in 1924 in Revelstoke, , British Columbia.

1185. Reba CONGER was born on 13 Oct 1888 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 19 Aug 1986 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX at age 97.

General Notes:
Reba Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Reber Conger, CFA I, p. 266 and CFA II, p. 94

General Notes:
John Chrietzberg

NAME-CONFLICT: John Critzberg, CFA I, p. 266; John Chrietzberg (CFA); Chritzberg (CFA II, p. 697).

QUESTION: What is the last name of this person?

1188. Glyndon Montene CONGER was born about 22 Mar 1902 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, died on 27 Jul 1982 about age 80, and was buried in Jul 1982 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, Rose Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Glyndon Montene Conger

Problem: Was she born on 20 Mar 1902 or 22 Mar 1902? Both listed in CFA I. 22 Mar 1902 listed on p. 706 of CFA II.

Glyndon married Bert Franklin MADDEN, son of James Frank MADDEN and Ethel Mc_WATERS, on 10 Apr 1923 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN. Bert was born on 7 May 1894 in Watford, Ontario, Canada.

General Notes:
Bert Franklin Madden

EMIGRATION: Came to Tennessee with his parents when he was one year old. (CFA I, p. 763)

OCCUPATION: Worked for Mid-South Securities Co., of Nashville.

RESIDENCES: Royal Oaks Apt 21-W; 4505 Harding Road; Nashville, TN 37205

SSN: Is this SSDI record for Bert Franklin Madden?
Individual: Madden, Bert
Social Security #: 411-07-9150
SS# issued in: Tennessee
Birth date: May 7, 1894
Death date: Mar 1987
Residence code: Georgia
ZIP Code of last known residence: 30305
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Atlanta, Georgia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 30, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.3104.96]

2673 F i. Mary June MADDEN was born on 13 Dec 1928 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

2674 M ii. Bert Conger MADDEN was born on 29 Mar 1932 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

1189. Iliff Pillet CONGER was born on 9 Aug 1903 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, died on 23 Dec 1990 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN at age 87, and was buried in Dec 1990 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, Rose Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Iliff Pillet Conger

NAME: Illif's middle name was given him in honor of William Pillet, a French photographer visiting the Conger home when Iliff was born.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Iliff
Social Security #: 413-58-2747
Issued in: Tennessee
Birth date: Aug 9, 1903
Death date: Dec 23, 1990
ZIP Code of last known residence: 37777
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Louisville, Tennessee
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 10, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54149.160]

OBITUARY:
Birth: Aug. 9, 1903, Lincoln County, Tennessee, USA
Death: Dec. 23, 1990, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, USA

Iliff P. Conger of Knoxville, formerly of Lincoln County, [TN] died Sunday (December 23, 1990) in Asbury Acres Health Care Center in Maryville after a long illness. He was 87.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. McCammon-Ammons Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

A native of Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Dixie L. and Mary Shofner Conger. Mr. Conger was a retired agricultural engineer and landscape architect for TVA. Since retirement, he had worked in developing his land near Knoxville and was involved in community interests.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Loras Mary Walsh Conger of Knoxville; a son, Bill Daniel Conger of Louisville; a sister, Mrs. Charlotte C. Lamb of Alcoa; two brothers, D. L. Conger of Chattanooga and John Conger of Fayetteville; and three grandchildren.
(Source: The Elk Valley Times, Fayetteville, Tennessee, Wednesday, January 9, 1991, found on FindAGrave)

Iliff married Loras Mary WALSH, daughter of Hastings WALSH and Loras DONOVAN, on 25 May 1940 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Loras was born on 4 Oct 1912 in Springfield, Greene/Christian Co., MO.

2675 M i. Iliff Daniel CONGER was born on 20 Sep 1945 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.

General Notes:
Iliff Daniel Conger

ADOPTION: Iliff Conger was adopted.

CHILDREN: According to the obituary of his father, there were three children.

1190. John Beall CONGER was born on 5 Nov 1905 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN and died in Apr 1995 at age 89.

General Notes:
John Beall Conger

RESIDENCES: As of 1970, John Beall Conger was the occupant of the house built by his great-grandfather, Isaac, around 1812. It is called, "Beech Lawn Stock Farm," Route 5, Fayetteville, TN 37334. John gave a detailed description of the house in the biography of Isaac Conger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 300 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

ORGANIZATIONS: "John Beall Conger, 1905, son of Iliff Conger who was treasurer of the Conger Union, ..."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 7-a, Maxine Crowell Leonard)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, John
Social Security #: 408-62-5376
Issued in: Tennessee
Birth date: Nov 5, 1905
Death date: Apr 1995
ZIP Code of last known residence: 37334
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Fayetteville, Tennessee
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.92]

John married Mary Celia LANE, daughter of Jake Thomas LANE and Grace HOWARD, on 14 Apr 1940 in Shelbyville, Bedford Co., TN. Mary was born on 1 Jul 1918 in Shelbyville, Bedford Co., TN.

+ 2676 M i. John Beall CONGER was born on 24 Mar 1941 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN.

2677 F ii. Malinda Lane CONGER was born on 10 May 1942 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN.

General Notes:
Malinda Lane Conger

HOBBIES: Painting family portraits in oil, and reproducing several of the family portraits that others have inherited.

Malinda married James Harold FYKE, son of Thomas Harold FYKE and Louise DILLARD, on 16 Dec 1967 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN. James was born on 3 Feb 1939 in Springfield, Robertson Co., TN.

General Notes:
James Harold Fyke

OCCUPATION: Athletic Coordinator for Nashville Metro Park Board with some 12,000 participants

EDUCATION: Degree from Peabody College in accounting and expects to follow that avocation [sic].

NO_ISSUE: Apparently no issue. (CFA I, p. 737)

General Notes:
Dixie Lamar Conger

OCCUPATION: Vice President of American National Bank and Trust Company of Chattanooga, TN. CFA I, p. 36a

RESIDENCES: 1201 N. Joiner Road; Chattanooga, TN 37421

BIOGRAPHY: Excerpts from "The Chattanooga Times," 25 May 1965
Dixie Lamar Conger was born in the true Southern tradition. Before the days of hospital births, he was born in the same room, in the same house, as his father and his grandfather. His grandfather and his father were both born in that room and died in it. Dixie was born Jan. 25, 1910. His grandfather, Sion M. Conger, was born on the same day, a hundred years earlier. [Note: The information about place of birth of the father and grandfather and about grandfather and grandson being born on the same date, doesn't agree with information supplied for these two gentleman in the CFAs. REH]

Dixie's father was a farmer and banker, president of the bank of Fayetteville. He had one of the first automobiles in the town and he drove it regularly to work. Although Dixie had farm chores to do, he rode into town every Saturday with his father to see movies and enjoy the social life of the town. One day, with a dime store cap pistol he held up the bank, demanding a nickel from every employee. His father took a dim view of the prank and sent him home, still wearing his cowboy suit.

Dixie attended a big three room public school, which was built of limestone donated from a quarry on his father's farm. It was one of the first schools to offer free transportation to students. A colored man driving two mules hitched to a wagon picked up the children every day.

Later, Dixie went to Lincoln County High where he became class orator and was graduated in 1928. He then enrolled in the University of Tennessee but in 1931, during the Depression, he was forced to drop out for lack of money. He later finished his fourth year of college in the evening school of New York University. At UT he was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma social fraternity and Delta Pi, an honorary school of business fraternity.

Although during his high school years his father let him drive the family Overland, which he used to roam all over the county, he still had farm chores to perform and helped build some five miles of stone fencing around the farm.

Because his grandfather had to stand good for some notes of friends, much of the land had to be sold, and only about a thousand acres remains. But the fence, plus two stone barns, built from the farm quarry, "will last for a thousand years," Dixie says. Some of the stones in the barns are 15 inches wide and 17 feet long he recalls.

His memories of the University of Tennessee are highlighted by one fact that as a freshman he "was the smallest boy on campus," weighing only 85 pounds. But the next year he suddenly grew up. He also recalls that he got arrested for soaping streetcar tracks in Knoxville while at UT.

Dixie majored in agriculture at UT, where the late Dr. H.A. Morgan was department head. He later became chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Dixie says his father and Dr. Morgan were good friends, and that the TVA dream was hatched on the front porch of his home in Fayetteville.

Dixie had always expected to follow his father into the field of banking and after he left UT he joined a securities firm in Nashville which has since become the First American Bank. Two years later, in 1933, the firm transferred him to its branch in Knoxville. Suddenly, during an outing to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, Dixie became dissatisfied with things and on an impulse went to New York City.

There he walked into the offices of Standard Statistics (later to become Standard and Poor) and got a job immediately. The president turned out to be a man from Fayetteville. Dixie's trip and subsequent hiring was so impulsive he had to come home and get his clothes.

His first job was to analyze the credit of the state of Maine, and he made recommendations which the state adopted. Later he was assigned an account which turned out to be Mary Pickford's. Still later he established the municipal bond department for what is now Chase Manhattan Bank, and a program which is still used as a yardstick for bond sales of small cities and towns.

He wanted to come home and when, in 1939, he heard of an opening here at Volunteer State Life Insurance Co., he applied and was accepted. He stayed there until 1943, when he joined American National Bank and Trust Company. In 1952, he was promoted to his present post of assistant vice president.

A a party in New York City he met Florence [sic] Hoyt of Des Moines, Iowa. She was working as a secretary to the Campfire Girls of America. Her father was an Iowa banker and state treasurer.

He and Eleanor were married about a year and a half later, in the Lincoln Chapel of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. purely on impulse. Neither of them had been in the church before: they just agreed to meet there to get married. They are members now of St. Martin's Episcopal Church, where Dixie served as a warden last year.

They live on a small farm, which is Dixie's hobby now, plus working around the house and raising peacocks. The expensive birds ($35.00 a pair) tend to roam and Dixie has a little trouble keeping them home.

Dixie is fascinated by his job, which involves the buying and selling of bonds for the bank, for customers and for correspondent banks. He estimated he has bought and sold more than $1 billion in securities since he has been with American, and he makes investments ranging from $25.00 government savings bonds to a million or more for customers. Except for the hometown insurance companies, Dixie probably buys 75 per cent of municipal bonds bought in Chattanooga in a year's time.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 124-125 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Dixie married Mary Eleanor HOYT, daughter of Edwin Hiram HOYT and Mary Rebecca DENTON, on 26 Aug 1939 in Washington, DC. Mary was born on 31 Mar 1910 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

General Notes:
Mary Eleanor Hoyt

NAME-CONFLICT: Florence Hoyt in biographical sketch of her husband.

RESIDENCES: "of Des Moines, Iowa"

2678 F i. Deborah CONGER was born on 26 Mar 1941 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN.

2679 M ii. Dixie Lamar CONGER was born on 25 May 1945 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN.

Mary married Robert Hancock LAMB, son of William Bonner LAMB and Martha HANCOCK, on 31 Dec 1939 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN. Robert was born on 10 Nov 1914 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN.

General Notes:
Robert Hancock Lamb

OCCUPATION: Chemical Engineer

RELATIONSHIP: Comes from three generations of lawyers

RESIDENCES: 129 Summit Road; Lake Mohawk; Sparta, NJ 07871

+ 2680 M i. William Conger LAMB was born on 18 Aug 1942 in Sheffield, Fairfield Co., AL.

2681 M ii. Robert LAMB Jr. was born on 11 Apr 1947 in Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL and died in 1970 at age 23.

General Notes:
Robert Lamb, Jr.

RELATIONSHIP: Robert and Mary Dixie Lamb were twins.

DEATH: Killed in a plane crash in 1970. (CFA I, p. 757)

+ 2682 F iii. Mary Dixie LAMB was born on 11 Apr 1947 in Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL.

1208. Joseph E. CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1865 in Preble Co., OH and died in Eaton, Preble Co., OH.

Joseph married Margaret M. BUSSARD on 23 Mar 1900. Margaret was born on 6 Mar 1868.

Catherine married E. M. SHAFFER on 14 Mar 1888. E. was born about 1868 and died on 20 Sep 1895 about age 27.

General Notes:
Walter M. Reed

SPOUSE: Walter M. Reed was the second spouse of Catherine A. Conger.

General Notes:
Edwin Pearl Conger

Problem: Was the middle name, Pearl or Perle (CFA I, p. 137)? CFA I, lists both.

1238. Ethel Gertrude CONGER was born about 5 Feb 1883 in Earlville, La Salle Co., IL and died on 1 Nov 1980 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA about age 97.

General Notes:
Ethel Gertrude Conger

EDUCATION: Morningside College for two years, majoring in music

HOBBIES: A excellent seamstress

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Her life revolved around her family.

Problem: Was the date of birth, 5 Feb 1883 or as listed on p. 805 of CFA I, 6 Feb 1883?

NAME-CONFLICT: Gertrude E. Conger (CFA I, p. 805)

Ethel married George Henry WHYTE, son of George Wilson WHYTE and Agnes Weir STEVENSON, on 17 May 1905 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA. George was born on 21 Sep 1882 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA and died on 9 Dec 1932 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA at age 50.

General Notes:
George Henry Whyte

OCCUPATION: Ford dealer

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Town mayor, very active in town politics, church duties, helped promote Boy Scout activities

+ 2696 F i. Ruth Lucille WHYTE was born on 4 Apr 1906 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA.

2697 F ii. Margaret Faye WHYTE was born on 2 Jul 1908 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA.

+ 2698 M iii. George Conger WHYTE was born on 20 Dec 1916 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA.

1245. Royal Conger RHEA was born on 24 Nov 1874 in Dixon, Preble Co., OH, died on 27 Aug 1942 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 67, and was buried in Aug 1942 in Seiling, Dewey Co., OK, Seiling Cemetery.

General Notes:
Royal Conger Rhea

OCCUPATION: Mercantile store owner

ERROR-CHILDREN: CFA II, p. 404 states that the first four children of Royal Conger Rhea were born in Longdale, CA. This is probably in error. There is no Longdale in CA as of the 1995 Rand McNally Commercial Atlas. On page, 273 of CFA II, the birth place of daughter, Jessie Ella Rhea is listed as Longdale, Blaine Co., OK. There is a Longdale in Blaine Co., OK.

Royal married Ida May VAN_NATTA, daughter of Edward VAN_NATTA and Ella May EYMAN, on 24 Nov 1898 in Bond, Blaine Co., OK. Ida was born on 14 Sep 1881 in Chalk, Wabaunsee Co., KS, died on 27 Sep 1965 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 84, and was buried in Sep 1965 in Seiling, Dewey Co., OK, Seiling Cemetery.

2699 M i. Robert Cecil RHEA was born on 14 Aug 1899 in Longdale, Blaine Co., OK.

+ 2700 F ii. Jessie Ella RHEA was born on 22 Apr 1901 in Longdale, Blaine Co., OK.

2701 M iii. Herschel Rupert RHEA was born on 14 Mar 1905 in Longdale, Blaine Co., OK.

2702 M iv. Everette Eyman RHEA was born on 15 Apr 1908 in Longdale, Blaine Co., OK and died on 5 Aug 1955 in Seiling, Dewey Co., OK at age 47.

2703 F v. Marion Milton RHEA was born on 13 Dec 1910 in Seiling, Dewey Co., OK and died on 27 Oct 1974 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ at age 63.

Jessie married Clifton WILLIAMS on 16 Dec 1909. Clifton was born on 1 Jul 1885.

1272. Chester Eli BLAKELY was born on 29 Nov 1869 in Ford Co., IL and died on 1 May 1954 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR at age 84.

Chester married Lona Belle DUDLEY, daughter of James Knox DUDLEY and Almira HOCKENBERRY, on 25 Dec 1901 in Bates Co., MO. Lona was born on 4 Jul 1877 in Cameron, Clinton Co., MO and died on 5 Dec 1963 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR at age 86.

+ 2716 F i. Anna Lora BLAKELY was born on 16 Oct 1902 in Osceola, Clarke Co., IA.

2717 M ii. Charles James BLAKELY was born on 29 Aug 1905 in Bates Co., MO and died on 5 Jan 1939 at age 33.

+ 2719 F iv. Eulah Fay BLAKELY was born on 13 May 1908 in Bates Co., MO and died on 19 Oct 1951 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR at age 43.

+ 2720 F v. Nellie Marie BLAKELY was born on 3 Dec 1909 in Texoma, Sherman Co., TX and died on 14 Feb 1986 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR at age 76.

2721 M vi. Henry Earle BLAKELY was born on 10 Feb 1912 in Clarke Co., IA and died on 11 Mar 1912.

2722 M vii. William Chester BLAKELY was born on 27 Apr 1913 and died on 17 Dec 1988 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA at age 75.

2723 F viii. Ina Belle BLAKELY was born on 12 Nov 1914 and died on 22 Mar 1974 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR at age 59.

+ 2725 F x. Gertrude Rose BLAKELY was born on 19 Nov 1918 in Mountain View, Howell Co., MO and died on 31 Mar 1981 in Reno, Washoe Co., NV at age 62.

General Notes: RESIDENCES: As of Mar 2001, Dorothy Riddle; Box 52; Waka, TX 79093

1310. James David GUTHRIE was born on 8 May 1860 in Henderson Co., TX and died on 28 May 1929 in Kaufman Co., TX at age 69.

James married Cora STACKS, daughter of Archibald STACKS and Ellender SHIELD, on 10 May 1891 in Kaufman Co., TX. Cora was born on 20 Oct 1870 in Clark Co., IL and died on 18 Sep 1920 in Kaufman Co., TX at age 49.

2731 F i. Carrie E. GUTHRIE was born in Aug 1892 in Kaufman Co., TX and died in 1944 in Greenville, Hunt Co., TX at age 52.

+ 2732 F ii. Viola Ellen GUTHRIE was born on 9 Sep 1899 in Kaufman Co., TX and died on 29 Mar 1978 in Dallas, , TX at age 78.

2734 M iv. Rufus L. GUTHRIE was born on 28 Mar 1903 in Kaufman Co., TX and died in Mar 1971 in Waxahachie, Ellis Co., TX at age 68.

General Notes:
Rufus L. Guthrie

SSN:
Individual: Guthrie, Rufus
Social Security #: 451-10-5491
SS# issued in: Texas
Birth date: Jan 28, 1903
Death date: Mar 1971
Residence code: Texas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 75165
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Waxahachie, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 30, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.95827.68]

1314. William David ELSTON was born on 30 Jun 1875 in Henderson Co., TX, died on 13 Aug 1948 in Chickasha, Grady Co., OK at age 73, and was buried in Aug 1948 in Rose Hill Cemetery.

William married Rosetta Elizabeth KELLY, daughter of William Madison KELLY and Elizabeth DYER, on 16 Jan 1895 in Kaufman Co., TX. Rosetta was born on 12 Nov 1876 in Kaufman Co., TX, died on 17 Dec 1961 in Chickasha, Grady Co., OK at age 85, and was buried in Dec 1961 in Rose Hill Cemetery.

2738 M ii. Henry Jack ELSTON was born on 1 Oct 1899 in Kaufman Co., TX and died on 15 Jan 1952 at age 52.

2739 F iii. Edna Alice ELSTON was born on 2 Nov in Kaufman Co., TX and died on 7 Nov 1964.

+ 2740 M iv. Frank James ELSTON was born on 4 Sep 1910 in Chickasha, Grady Co., OK, died on 10 Aug 1975 in Chickasha, Grady Co., OK at age 64, and was buried in Aug 1975 in Rose Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Belve Ross

MILITARY: Served in France during WWI.

OCCUPATION: Worked about 45 years as a railroad clerk for Southern Pacific.

John married Erma Fay HARDY, daughter of John Hillery HARDY and Sarah Elizabeth FORD, on 25 Nov 1944 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX. Erma was born on 2 Jun 1915 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX.

2742 M i. John Raymond ROSS was born on 31 Mar 1948 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.

General Notes:
John Raymond Ross

EDUCATION: Worked on his Ph.D. CFA II, p. 409 doesn't state if he completed the work.

OCCUPATION: Part time teacher; Graduate Assistant in the History Department of Stephen F. Austin State University

HONORS: Member of Scabbard and Blade; "Who's Who Among College & Universities, 1969"

ORGANIZATIONS: Young Democrats

John married Marleta Marie CHILDS, daughter of Melvin Auvy CHILDS and Birdie Virginia WEAVER, on 31 Jul 1971 in Center, Shelby Co., TX. Marleta was born on 18 Nov 1946 in Center, , TX.

General Notes:
Marleta Marie Childs

OCCUPATION: secretary and genealogisit; Graduate Assistant in History Department at Stephen F. Austin State University

ORGANIZATIONS: Member Daughters of the Republic of Texas

HOBBIES: sports, travel, reading, singing, playing piano and accordian

1334. Heta Elizabeth HAFER was born on 26 Apr 1860 in Wetzel Co., WV, died on 28 Dec 1937 in Terrapin Ridge, Wetzel Co., WV at age 77, and was buried on 30 Dec 1937 in Peabody, Wetzel Co., WV, Antioch Christian Church Cemetery. The cause of her death was of a fractured hip.

General Notes:
Heta Elizabeth Hafer

PARENTS: Elias Elihugh Hafer and Sarah Jane Miller

AKA: Hattie

CEMETERY:
Heta (Hattie) Elizabeth Hafer Newman
Birth: Apr. 26, 1860, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA
Death: Dec. 28, 1937, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Spouse-Parents:
Heta Elizabeth Hafer Newman, wife of Benjamin Berkely Newman daughter of Elias Elihugh and Sarah Jane Miller Hafer.

Obituary:
Wetzel Democrat, December 30, 1937 - Mrs. B. B. Newman
Mrs. Hattie Elizabeth Newman widow of the late B. B. Newman and daughter of Elias and Sarah Jane Miller Hafer, died at the home of her son Ward Newman on Terrapin Ridge on Tuesday, December 28, 1937.

Several months ago she had the misfortune to fracture her hip, from which injury she never recovered.

Surviving are three sons, J. W. Newman, of Terrapin Ridge; W. T. Newman and J. O. Newman of Bebee; a sister, Mrs. M. B. Goddard, of Paden City; two brothers, W. B. Hafer, of Sherman, W.Va; and A. E. Hafer, of Ravenswood.

A daughter, Mrs. Autie Haudenschilt preceded her in death in 1931.

Funeral services were held at Anticoh Christian Church, of which she was a member on Thursday afternoon, December 30th, conducted by Rev. Joe Taylor, after which interment was made in Antioch Cemetery by the Wharton Funeral Service.

Family links:
Parents:
Elias Elihugh Hafer (1819 - 1870)
Sarah Jane Miller Hafer (1824 - ____)

Spouse:
Benjamin Berkely Newman (1854 - 1931)*

Children:
James Ward Newman (1878 - 1942)*
Joseph Oscar Newman (1884 - 1962)*
Sophronia Autta Newman Haudenschilt (1889 - 1931)*

Siblings:
John P. Hafer (1849 - 1934)*
James H. Hafer (1857 - 1884)**
Heta (Hattie) Elizabeth Hafer Newman (1860 - 1937)
*Calculated relationship
**Half-sibling

Burial:
Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, Peabody, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Created by: Ken Childers, Record added: Jan 07, 2003
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 7062761)

Heta married Benjamin Berkely NEWMAN, son of James Ward NEWMAN and Sophronia MOORE,. Benjamin was born on 18 May 1854 in Wetzel Co., WV, died on 8 Jul 1931 in Bebee, Wetzel Co., WV at age 77, and was buried in Jul 1931 in Peabody, Wetzel Co., WV, Antioch Christian Church Cemetery.

General Notes:
Benjamin Berkely Newman

CEMETERY:
Benjamin Berkely Newman
Birth: May 18, 1854, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA
Death: Jul. 8, 1931, Bebee, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Spouse-Parents:
Benjamin Berkely Newman, husband of Heta Hafer Newman and the son of James and Sophronia Moore Newman.

Obituary: B. B. Newman--Obituary

Mr. B. B. Newman, prominent farmer and leader in the Democratic circles in Wetzel County, died at his home in Bebee at 4:50 o'clock Wednesday evening. Mr. Newman had not been in good health for some time and suffered a paralytic stroke on Main Street in New Martinsville about three months ago. He was confined tin the Wetzel County Hospital for a short time and recovered sufficiently to be removed to his home in Proctor District, where for a few days he was able to be up and around. He suffered a relapse a short time ago and had been confined to his home for several days prior to his passing.

A son of James and Sophronia Newman, B. B. Newman was born near Proctor, this county, on May 18, 1854, and had been a resident of Proctor District all his life. He was well known and highly respected throughout the county having been County Engineer for a period of thirty-two years. He was for many years an active member of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, and had for the past forty-three years been a devout member of the Christian Church. Mr. Newman was a good man, a leader in those projects designed to benefit his community and county, and by his death Wetzel County suffers a loss which is deeply deplored and will be felt for a long time.

His widow, three sons, William Newman, Joseph Newman, and J. W. Newman all residing near New Martinsville; one daughter, Mrs. Auttie Haudenschildt, of New Martinsville, one sister, Mrs. A. R. McHenry of Wileyville 14 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren all survive.

Family links:
Parents:
James Ward Newman (1820 - 1904)
Sophronia Moore Newman (1813 - 1898)

Spouse:
Heta (Hattie) Elizabeth Hafer Newman (1860 - 1937)

Children:
James Ward Newman (1878 - 1942)*
Joseph Oscar Newman (1884 - 1962)*
Sophronia Autta Newman Haudenschilt (1889 - 1931)*

Siblings:
Sara Ann Newman Lemmon (1851 - 1907)*
Benjamin Berkely Newman (1854 - 1931)
Ruhannah Newman Smith (1855 - 1914)*
John Michael Newman (1857 - 1923)*
Adeline Frances Newman McHenry (1859 - 1951)*
*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, Peabody, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Created by: Ken Childers, Record added: Jan 07, 2003
(Spouse: Find A Grave Memorial# 7062739)

+ 2743 M i. James Ward NEWMAN was born on 21 Sep 1878 in Bebee, Wetzel Co., WV, died on 11 Mar 1942 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV at age 63, and was buried on 14 Mar 1942 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV, Northview Cemetery.

2745 M iii. Joseph Oscar NEWMAN was born on 12 Dec 1884 in Bebee, Wetzel Co., WV, died on 18 Apr 1962 in Bebee, Wetzel Co., WV at age 77, and was buried in Apr 1962 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV, Northview Cemetery.

2746 F iv. Sophronia Autta NEWMAN was born on 20 Sep 1889 in Bebee, Wetzel Co., WV, died on 28 Sep 1931 in Wetzel Co., WV at age 42, and was buried in Sep 1931 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV, Northview Cemetery.

Sophronia married Frank HAUDENSCHILT. Frank was born in 1883 and died in 1918 at age 35.

1335. Rachel Matilda HAFER was born about 1863 in Proctor District, Wetzel Co., VA, died on 22 May 1939 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV about age 76, and was buried in May 1939 in Magnolia District, Wetzel Co., WV, Kendall Cemetery.

General Notes:
Rachel Matilda Hafer

PARENTS: Elias Elihugh Hafer and Sarah Jane Miller

RELATIONSHIP-PARENTS: Rachel Matilda Hafer linked to her parents, Elias Hafer and Sarah J. Morrison, based on the 1870 census of Proctor District, Wetzel Co., WV.

RESIDENCES: As of December 1937, Mrs. M.B. Goddard of Paden City, WV

OBITUARY:
Rachel Matilda Goddard, age 76 years, wife of Moses Goddard of New Martinsville (Rt. 1), West Virginia, died at her home Monday evening at 10 o'clock following an illness of six weeks. The remains were removed to the Wharton Funeral Home and prepared for burial and were returned to her late residence Wednesday afternoon.

Funeral services were held on Thursday at 2 o'clock at the Paden Fork Chapel by Rev. R. B. Carver. Burial followed in the Kendall Cemetery.

Mrs. Goddard was born in Proctor District, the daughter of Elias Hafer.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by four sons, Charles Goddard, Wilford Goddard, and Lawrence Goddard of New Martinsville Rt. 1, and Andy Goddard of Midvale, Ohio. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. One brother, Bruce Hafer, of Jackson county, West Virginia, also survives.
(SOURCE: "Wetzel Democrat", New Martinsville, WV, 1 June 1939 - reprinted in the TCR)

Rachel married Moses Benton GODDARD, son of Joshua GODDARD II and Elizabeth Jane GUTHRIE,. Moses was born on 25 Jan 1857, died in 1940 at age 83, and was buried in 1940 in Magnolia District, Wetzel Co., WV, Kendall Cemetery.

General Notes:
Moses Benton Goddard

PARENTS: Joshua Goddard, II and Elizabeth Jane Guthrie

General Notes:
Charles Goddard

SEX: Male child .

RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1939, Route 1, New Martinsville, WV

+ 2748 M ii. James Rosco GODDARD was born on 20 Jan 1885 in Bebee, Wetzel Co., WV and died about 1932 about age 47.

General Notes:
Lawrence Goddard
RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1939, Route 1, New Martinsville, WV

1344. Susannah HAFER was born on 3 Jan 1859 in Wetzel Co., VA, died on 12 Aug 1938 in Short Creek, Marshall Co., WV at age 79, and was buried on 14 Aug 1938 in Fish Creek, Marshall Co., WV, Graysville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Susannah Hafer

PARENTS: John Hafer and Jane McBride

NAME-CONFLICT-AKA: Susie; Susan; Susanna Hafer; Susannah Hafer Ruckman in her obituary.

Problem: Was her first name, Susan or Susanna? Verna B. Riggs lists, Susanna.

RESIDENCES: After she was widowed she lived at Short Creek, Ohio Co., WV.

CEMETERY: Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin District (Route 74), Fish Creek, Graysville, Marshall Co., WV.

Susannah married Vandever RUCKMAN, son of Thomas Jefferson RUCKMAN and Elizabeth YOHO, on 5 Mar 1876 in Wetzel Co., WV. Vandever was born on 29 Feb 1848 in Marshall Co., VA, died on 7 Sep 1921 in Marshall Co., WV at age 73, and was buried in Sep 1921 in Fish Creek, Marshall Co., WV, Graysville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Vandever Ruckman

PARENTS: Thomas Jefferson Ruckman and Elizabeth Yoho

Problem: TCR/Oct 1994 lists the date of birth as 29 Feb 1846 which does not agree with the 1850 census data.

CENSUS: Age 1 year old at the time of the 1850 census of Marshall Co., VA

AKA: Van

OCCUPATION: Farmer

BIOGRAPHY:
Van Ruckman was a native of Marshall County, [WV], where he spent his entire life. He engaged in general farming and stock raising and owned 125 acres of well improved land. He was a Democract and a member of the Christian Church. He died in September 1921, and is buried at Graysville, Marshall County. His widow resides at Short Creek, Ohio County. To Mr. and Mrs. Ruckman five children were born: Jennie, married William Bonar, a farmer, lives at Short Creek, West Virginia; Thomas, lives at Glendale, West Virginia; Dr. J.W. of West Liberty; Dr. William, a dentist, lives at Akron, Ohio; and Austie, a graduate of West Liberty State Normal School, lives at Short Creek, West Virginia.
(Source: History of Northern West Virginia Panhandle - Ohio - Marshall - Brooke - Hancock Counties, Vol. II, p. 936-937 - Wheeling Library - furnished by Betty Cronin)

MARRIAGE:
Vandever Ruckman and Susan Hafer were married at the home of her parents, John Hafer and Jane McBride, in Wetzel Co., WV on 5 Mar 1876 by Rev. Harrison Yoho (1/262). He was 25 and she was 17. Minister was Harrison Yoho.
Problem: Finnicum and Briggs did not state where they found this record.

Census: 1880, in Marshall Co., WV, Franklin Dist., #293
Vandever Ruckman, 30, VA VA VA; Susannah, 21, wife, VA PA PA
Elesabeth, 2, dau, WV; unamed, 1/2, son, WV; Jehu Rine, 14 WV
(Furnished by Vernon Anderson)

Census: 1910, in Marshall Co., WV, Franklin Dist., #46
Van Ruckman, 63, farmer, WV WV WV; Susie, WV WV WV
Willie, 23, s, farmer, WV WV WV; Austie, 19, s, WV WV WV
(Furnished by Vernon Anderson)

DEATH: Vandever Ruckman died on 7 Sep 1921 (2/197).
Problem: Finnicum and Briggs did not state where they found this record.

CEMETERY: Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin District (Route 74), Fish Creek, Graysville, Marshall Co., WV.

CEMETERY-CONFLICT: Cemetery extraction of Graysville Cemetery, Marshall Co., WV indicates: Vandiver Ruckman; 1847; 1921 and Susanna; w/o Vandiver; 1859; 1938

+ 2752 F i. Elizabeth J. RUCKMAN was born on 25 Jun 1878 in Marshall Co., WV.

+ 2753 M ii. Thomas L. RUCKMAN was born on 28 Apr 1880 in Marshall Co., WV, died on 8 Mar 1942 at age 61, and was buried in Mar 1942 in Fish Creek, Marshall Co., WV, Graysville Cemetery.

+ 2754 M iii. John W. RUCKMAN Dr. was born on 10 Aug 1886 in Marshall Co., WV.

General Notes:
William S. Ruckman

PARENTS: Vandever Ruckman and Susannah Hafer

AKA: Willie

OCCUPATION: Dentist

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1938, Akron, OH

COMMENT: Not found in the SSDI

General Notes:
Austie Ruckman

PARENTS: Vandever Ruckman and Susannah Hafer

EDUCATION: Graduate of West Liberty State Normal School

RESIDENCES: Short Creek, WV

AKA: Austia Ruckman by Sullivan Yoho; Austie Culley in the obituary of her mother.

1345. Jefferson Beauregard HAFER was born on 26 Jan 1861 in Virginia/West Virginia, died on 21 Jun 1943 at age 82, and was buried in Jun 1943 in Peabody, Wetzel Co., WV, Antioch Christian Church Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jefferson Beauregard Hafer

PARENTS: John Hafer and Jane McBride

NAME-CONFLICT: Beauregard Hafer; Jefferson B. Hafer; Bure Hafer of Proctor, WV in the obituary of Susannah (Hafer) Ruckman. Verna B. Riggs lists, Bouregard. Others list, Beuregard.

MARRIAGE: Beauregard Hafer and Mary Frances Powell were married on 30 Dec 1886 at Proctor, Wetzel Co., WV. (3/355)
(Source: Ohio Valley Richmonds - Their Kith and Kin, Ethel L. Briggs, 1976, p. 143)

OCCUPATION: Farmer

CENSUS: 1900, in Wetzel Co., WV, Proctor District, West End, #132
Beauregard Hafer, Jan 1861, 39, 13 years, WV OH PA, farmer
Frances, Apr 1865, 35, 8/6, WV PA WV
John E., sn, Apr 1890, 10 WV WV WV; Allie, da, Sep 1891, 8, WV WV WV
Robert E.L., sn, Jul 1894, 5, WV WV WV; Okey A., sn, Apr 1896, 4, WV WV WV
Sadie, da, Mar 1898, 2, WV WV WV; Fay, da, Jan 1900, 5/12, WV WV WV
Wiley, br, Apr 1855, 45, WV PA PA, sales mang. optical
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

CENSUS: 1910, in Wetzel Co., WV, Proctor District, 66-68
Beauregrad [sic] Hafer, 49, 24 years, WV PA PA, farmer
Frances, 45, 10-9, WV WV WV
John, sn, 20, WV WV WV, laborer; Allie, da, 17, WV WV WV
Lee, sn, 15, WV WV WV; Okey, sn, 13, WV WV WV
Sadie, da, 12, WV WV WV; Fay, sn, 10, WV WV WV
Hazel, da, 8, WV WV WV; Grace, da, 6, WV WV WV; Peter, sn, 4, WV WV WV
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

MARRIAGE-NO_ISSUE: Beauregard Hafer married second Mary Arena Yoho.
There was no issue of the marriage of Beauregard Hafer and Mary Arena Yoho.

RESIDENCES: Marion on Proctor Creek, Wetzel Co., WV

DEATH-PARENTS: Beauregard Hafer died on 21 Jun 1943 per a family record. His father, John, died 13 Feb 1898. His mother, Jane, died 10 Mar 1899.
(Source: Ohio Valley Richmonds - Their Kith and Kin, Ethel L. Briggs, 1976, p. 143)

CEMETERY:
Jefferson Bueregard Hafer [sic, middle name, Beauregard]
Birth: Jan. 26, 1861
Death: Jun. 21, 1943

Spouse-Parents:
Jefferson Bueregard Hafer was the husband of Mary Arena Yoho Hafer and the son of John and Jane McBride Hafer.

Family links:
Parents:
John Hafer (1824 - 1898)
Jane McBride Hafer (1825 - 1899)

Spouse:
[Mary Frances Powell, added by Richard E. Henthorn]
Mary Arena Yoho Hafer (1869 - 1943)*

Children:
Frances Faye Hafer Woods (1900 - 1967)*

Sibling:
Jefferson Bueregard Hafer (1861 - 1943)
Robert E. L. Hafer (1863 - 1895)*
*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, Peabody, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Created by: Ken Childers
Record added: Apr 21, 2009
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 36159495)

Jefferson married Mary Frances POWELL, daughter of Edward W. POWELL and Sarah Ellen BRIGGS, on 30 Dec 1886 in Proctor, Wetzel Co., WV. Mary was born in Apr 1865 in West Virginia, died on 26 Feb 1919 at age 53, and was buried in 1919 in Peabody, Wetzel Co., WV, Antioch Christian Church Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Frances Powell

PARENTS: Edward W. Powell and Sarah Ellen Briggs

AKA: Frances in the 1900 census of Wetzel Co. WV

BIRTH-DEATH-CONFLICT:
Some researchers list the date of birth as, Apr 1865 in West Virginia and the date of death as, 26 Feb 1919 in an unknown place.

FindAGrave lists the date of birth as, 1865 in an unknown place and the date of death as, 28 Apr 1919 in an unknown place with the age at death being, 53 years, 10 months and 2 days.

Using the FindAGrave information to calculate the birth date she was born, Abt. 26 Jun 1865.
Using the researcher date of death, 26 Feb 1919 and the FindAGrave age at death, 53 years, 10 months, 2 days to calculate the date of birth she was born, Abt. 24 Apr 1865.
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

CEMETERY:
Mary Frances Hafer
Birth: 1865
Death: Apr. 28, 1919

Age-Spouse-Parents:
53yrs 10mo 2d, w/o Beuregard, d/o Edward & Sarah Briggs Powell

Burial:
Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, Peabody, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Created by: Mary Ann, Record added: Mar 22, 2014
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 126736943)

General Notes:
Josie Hafer

PARENTS: Jefferson Beauregard Hafer and Mary Frances Powell

DEATH: Died young

General Notes:
Zora Hudkins

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Zora (Hudkins) Hafer? If so, the date of
birth and death is known.
Individual: Hafer, Zora
Social Security #: 233-72-7857
Issued in: West Virginia
Birth date: Jul 6, 1895
Death date: Oct 15, 1968
ZIP Code of last known residence: 25071
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Elkview, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 24, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.108863.1]

2759 F iii. Allie HAFER was born on 23 Sep 1891 in West Virginia and died in Apr 1982 at age 90.

General Notes:
Allie Hafer

PARENTS: Jefferson Beauregard Hafer and Mary Frances Powell

SSN:
Individual: Hafer, Allie
Social Security #: 232-38-8397
Issued in: West Virginia or North Carolina
Birth date: Sep 23, 1891
Death date: Apr 1982
Residence code: West Virginia
ZIP Code of last known residence: 26155
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
New Martinsville, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 24, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.108857.127]

General Notes:
Georgia Hafer

PARENTS: Jefferson Beauregard Hafer and Mary Frances Powell

DEATH: Died young

2761 M v. Robert E. Lee HAFER was born on 16 Jul 1894 in West Virginia and died in Oct 1970 at age 76.

General Notes:
Robert E. Lee Hafer

PARENTS: Jefferson Beauregard Hafer and Mary Frances Powell

SSN:
Individual: Hafer, Robert
Social Security #: 283-10-5379
Issued in: Ohio
Birth date: Jul 16, 1894
Death date: Oct 1970
Residence code: West Virginia
ZIP Code of last known residence: 26040
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Mc Mechen, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 24, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.108862.23]

Robert married Suetta KEMPLE. Suetta was born on 16 Oct 1900 and died in May 1981 at age 80.

General Notes:
Suetta Kemple

SSN:
Individual: Hafer, Suetta
Social Security #: 233-96-5223
Issued in: West Virginia
Birth date: Oct 16, 1900
Death date: May 1981
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 26041
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Moundsville, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 24, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.108862.99]

2762 M vi. Okey A. HAFER was born on 30 Apr 1896 in West Virginia and died on 6 Dec 1969 at age 73.

General Notes:
Okey A. Hafer

PARENTS: Jefferson Beauregard Hafer and Mary Frances Powell

SSN:
Individual: Hafer, Okey
Social Security #: 177-18-0450
Issued in: Pennsylvania
Birth date: Apr 30, 1896
Death date: Dec 1969
Residence code: West Virginia
ZIP Code of last known residence: 26055
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Proctor, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 24, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.108861.138]

General Notes:
Sadie Hafer

PARENTS: Jefferson Beauregard Hafer and Mary Frances Powell

COMMENT: Not found in the SSDI

+ 2764 F viii. Frances Faye HAFER was born on 5 Jan 1900 in West Virginia, died on 22 Mar 1967 in Wetzel Co., WV at age 67, and was buried in Mar 1967 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV, Northview Cemetery.

General Notes:
Hazel Hafer

PARENTS: Jefferson Beauregard Hafer and Mary Frances Powell

COMMENT: Not found in the SSDI

General Notes:
Grace Hafer

PARENTS: Jefferson Beauregard Hafer and Mary Frances Powell

COMMENT: Not found in the SSDI

2767 M xi. Peter HAFER was born on 13 Dec 1905 in West Virginia and died in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.

General Notes:
Peter Hafer

PARENTS: Jefferson Beauregard Hafer and Mary Frances Powell

AKA: Pete

DEATH: Killed in a fall from a scaffold in Pittsburgh, PA

NEVER_MARRIED: Never married.

COMMENT: Not found in the SSDI

Jefferson next married Mary Arena YOHO, daughter of Henry Franklin YOHO and Melvina M. WORKMAN,. Mary was born about 1869 in Marshall Co., WV, died in 1943 about age 74, and was buried in 1943 in Proctor, Wetzel Co., WV, Antioch Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Arena Yoho

PARENTS: Henry Franklin Yoho and Melvina M. Workman

SPOUSE-NO_ISSUE: Mary Yoho was the 2nd wife of Beauregard Hafer. Both were elderly persons and they had no children. She had never been married.

CEMETERY: Tombstone at Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, Wetzel Co., WV reads:
MARY A. YOHO; HAFER; 1869 - 1943.
(Source: Photograph furnished by Darlene Bacon)

CEMETERY:
Mary Arena Yoho Hafer
Birth: 1869
Death: 1943

Spouse:
Mary Arena Yoho Hafer was the wife of Jefferson Bueregard Hafer.

Family links:
Spouse:
Jefferson Bueregard Hafer (1861 - 1943)

Burial:
Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, Peabody, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Created by: Ken Childers, Record added: Apr 21, 2009
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 36159512)

1349. Jacob David CONGER was born on 1 May 1857 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA and died on 21 Dec.

General Notes:
Jacob David Conger

Birth: Batch #: 442823, Source Call #:
1 May 1857, Jacob David Conger, Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa

1350. Clara Amanda CONGER was born on 22 Feb 1859 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA, died on 25 Apr 1948 in Roundup, Musselshell Co., MT at age 89, and was buried on 29 Apr 1948 in Roundup, Musselshell Co., MT, City Cemetery.

General Notes:
Clara Amanda Conger

Birth: Batch #: 442825, Source Call #:
22 Feb 1859, Clara Conger, Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Allan Mustard lists the birth places as Albia, Monroe Co., IA, this from the funeral program at Roberts Funeral Home, Roundup, MT.

BURIAL: Which reads, Date of Birth February 22, 1859 in Albia, Iowa, Entered into Rest April 25, 1948 at her residence, 3903 Sheridan Blvd., age 89 years, 2 moths, 3 days; "At Rest" in City Cemetery, Roundup, Montana. The funeral service was held on April 29, 1948.

RESIDENCES: Probably Billings, MT; 3903 Sheridan Blvd, Roundup, MT when she died.

COMMENT: Listed as, widowed, in the 1944 Billings City Directory.

Clara married Lewis Franklin PHILLIPS, son of Jacob PHILLIPS and Sarah Jane FRISBY, on 21 Feb 1884 in Monroe Co., IA. Lewis was born on 8 Jan 1860 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 18 Aug 1941 in Roundup, Musselshell Co., MT at age 81.

General Notes:
Lewis Franklin Phillips

BIRTH: Near Centerville, Iowa

NAME-CONFLICT: Louis Franklin Phillips; Lewis F. Phillips in the marriage record.

PARENTS: His parents were "of Ohio"

MARRIAGE:
Clara A. Conger to Lewis F. Phillips 21 Feb 1884 d/o Elias M. Conger & Mary Jane Hatton.
(Source: Monroe Co., IOWA Marriage Book 6 page 212 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: 1900, in Vermillion Twp., Appanoose Co., IA; Lewis F. Phillips, wife, Clara, and mother-in-law, Mary Jane (Hatton) Conger.

RESIDENCES: As of 1920, Musselshell Co., MT; Lewis and Clara Phillips and his mother-in-law, Mary Jane (Hatton) Conger aged 85 years.

RESIDENCES: By 1930 they were living in Billings, MT.

+ 2771 M iii. Louis Raymond PHILLIPS was born on 29 Nov 1891 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 2 Aug 1946 in Lewiston, Fulton Co., IL at age 54, and was buried in Aug 1946 in Easton, Mason Co., IL, Easton Cemetery.

1352. Halleck Gettis CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1863 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA, died on 27 Jul 1933 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 70, and was buried in Jul 1933 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Halleck Gettis Conger

Problem: Was the name, Halleck Gettis or Hallick? Or as on the IGI, Gallick Gettus Conger. Maxine Leonard used, Halleck Gettus Conger in the Sep 1997, Conger Confab.

Birth: Batch #: 442823, Source Call #:
17 Jan 1863, Gallick Gettus Conger, Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa

Census: 1880, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp., #169/177
James J. Litsey, farmer
Halleck Conger, 18, farm hand
[Note: Probably a partial extraction of the census record. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Ella Conger, 1866-1930; Hallack [sic] Conger, 1863-1933, Row 5, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Halleck married Rosa Ellen Mc_COLLUM, daughter of James N. Mc_COLLUM and Margaret E. BESSEE, on 5 Feb 1885 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA. Rosa was born on 24 Aug 1866 in Kingston, Caldwell Co., MO, died on 9 Jul 1930 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 63, and was buried in Jul 1930 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 2772 M i. Frederick Pearl CONGER was born on 5 Feb 1886 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 2 Mar 1961 in Wagner, Nix Co., SD at age 75.

+ 2773 F ii. Mabel Louise CONGER was born on 15 Aug 1887 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

2774 M iii. Infant CONGER was born on 19 Jul 1889 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 22 Jul 1889 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 2775 F iv. Edith Mary CONGER was born on 21 Jan 1894 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

2776 M v. Clyde Raymond CONGER was born on 22 Mar 1896 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 24 Dec 1960 at age 64, and was buried in Dec 1960 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Clyde Raymond Conger

Birth: Batch #: 453883, Source Call #:
22 Mar 1896, Clyde Raymond Conger, Cincinnati, Appanoose, IA

CEMETERY: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA; Clyde Raymond Conger; Mar. 22, 1896 - Dec. 24, 1960; Iowa Pvt. Co. I, WWI.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

2777 F vi. Maggie Rose CONGER was born on 21 Feb 1898 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 20 Nov 1901 at age 3.

2778 F vii. Clara Bess CONGER was born on 2 Sep 1902 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 2 Sep 1930 at age 28.

General Notes:
Mary Sophia Conger

Birth: Batch #: T000150, Source Call #: Archive Record
15 Aug 1971, Mary Sophia Conger, Cincinnati, Appanoose, Iowa

Mary married Phillip E. WELLS on 27 Sep 1893 in Appanoose Co., IA. Phillip was born about 1874.

General Notes:
Phillip E. Wells

MARRIAGE: Phillip E. Wells, 19, to Mary Conger, 20, on 27 Sep 1893 at Appanoose Co., IA; Book 11, page 503
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: As of 1910, Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA; Phillip E. and Mary S. Wells and his mother-in-law, Mary Jane (Hatton) Conger.

1358. Martha Ann CROWELL was born in 1834 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died on 19 May 1882 at age 48. User ID: 51DL-PK.

Martha married Omer Towze John PALMER {C95J-T1} in 1853. Omer was born about 1825.

General Notes:
Omer Towze John Palmer

EMIGRATION: Moved to Bluff Creek Twp., Monroe Co., IA with his mother-in-law, Mary Croel about 1854.

Problem: Omer T.J. Palmer appears on the Ancestral File twice: C95J-T1 and CXNC-QN

+ 2783 M i. Marian Sparks PALMER was born on 7 Dec 1851 in Indiana, died on 7 May 1932 at age 80, and was buried in May 1932 in Anderson, Shasta Co., CA, Anderson Cemetery.

1359. Electa Jane CROWELL was born on 20 Sep 1836 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN, died on 27 Mar 1923 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO at age 86, and was buried in May 1923 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, Forest Hill Cemetery. User ID: 51DL-QQ.

General Notes:
Electa Jane Crowell

AKA: Jane

RECOLLECTIONS: Of Electa Jane Crowell Sutfin
My father, Hiram Crowel, was born in New York. His parents died when he was 9 years old. He went to Dearborn county (Ind.) when a young man and married Mary Conger. They lived there until his death.

David Conger, my mother's father, was born in New Jersey. When about 20 years old he went to Ohio, and there married Rebecca Sharp. (She lists the four boys and six girls.) They lived in Ohio for some time, then moved to Indiana, lived there until the children were all grown. The year 1851, I think it was, they moved to Monroe co. Iowa. My grandmother died of typhoid fever in the fall of the same year they got settled in their new home.

My father died when I was about 17 years old, leaving mother to care for and rear eight children. Mother sold her farm in Indiana about two years after father's death and moved to Monroe county, Iowa. She bought a farm about 10 miles from Albia. We travelled overland from Indiana to Iowa, mother's brother driving the team. The household goods were shipped by railroad.

I will now mention some of the incidents that occurred during my girlhood days. I had relatives in Cincinnati, Ohio and in Madison, Indiana whom I visited often, going by steamboat. Consequently I made many trips up and down the Ohio River.

Our parties and amusements were very different those days than now. We had Apple Peelings, or Apple Cuttings, Quiltings, Corn Shuckings and sometimes play parties. Some farmer and wife would invite the girls for all day or the afternoon to quilt, and the boys at night to shuck corn by moonlight. They would have them pulled and thrown in piles to shuck. They would run races and have so much fun. And my! What good things to eat! The tables would be loaded down with the best of everything.

Many a day I would spin my dozen knots of yarn at the big wheel, go out at night, and never feel tired; would get up the next morning and go at it again. Horse back riding was the way young people would go those days. Some ten or twelve couples would go off together, several miles to a camp meeting or the 'Cathedral' on Easter Sunday to see the special services of the Catholics -- always a great crowd on that day. Sleigh riding was another thing we enjoyed very much. There was usually good sleighing most all winter.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 793-796 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Electa married John Henderson SUTFIN {CXNC-RT}, son of James SUTPHIN and Sallie HENDERSON, on 25 Dec 1855. John was born on 25 Aug 1835 in Monroe Co., IN, died on 15 Jul 1918 at age 82, and was buried in Jul 1918 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, Forest Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Henderson Sutfin

AKA: Apparently the father of John Henderson Sutfin used a different spelling of the surname, Sutphin. At least that is the way Maxine Crowell Leonard listed it.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: Co. D. 36th Reg. Iowa Volunteer Infantry, enlisted in Aug 1862 and was in the service for 3 years

EMIGRATION: moved to Denver, CO in 1870 and lived there 7 years; next lived in Hot Springs; then in Las Vegas, New Mexico

RESIDENCES-OCCUPATION: Dentist; He built and operated a hotel in Las Vegas, NM, the Grandview. It was the first 4-story building in that place. They sold the hotel and moved to Kansas.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Census: 1880, Las Vegas, NM
At the age of 66, Mary (Conger) Crowell was shown in the Las Vegas, New Mexico census, visiting her daughter, Electa Jane Sutfin, accompanied by her son, Wilber Fish Crowell.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Of Electa Jane Crowell Sutfin
I was married Dec. 25, 1855 to John Henderson Sutphin. We had five children. In August 1862 my husband enlisted and went to war. He was gone three years. Co. D. 36th Reg. Iowa Volunteer Infantry. I cannot describe the trouble and sorrow I was called to pass through during that time.

My husband contracted lung disease while in the service, and was very sick for a long time after his return home. Dr. Buck, our home physician, gave him up and said he couldn't get well. He went to Cincinnati, Ohio, to Dr. N.B. Wolf, a specialist for lung diseases, and took his treatment for three months. With the remedies and my persistent care he finally regained quite his normal health.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 793 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Of Mary Eliza Sutfin Koogler as recorded for her granddaughter, Marietta Jane Burtch Caywood, in Kansas City, MO, in 1936 Father contracted tuberculosis during the war and returned home on a stretcher. At last, in 1870, in an effort to benefit his health, the family decided to move to Denver, Colorado. Father was still ill at the time. I was fourteen years old, but very little, sickly and thin. My brother, James Harlan, was about nine, very thin and small, and John, as a baby of two had pretty curls. Father took his dental books and equipment. He had studied dentistry in Oskeluis (Oskaloosa), Iowa.

Uncle Vic came over and ate supper with us the first of June 1870. At eleven that night we went through the woods in a big old lumber wagon to the little place where we took the train. Father couldn't even walk at that time. At age fourteen I had never been on a train before. The sparks and coals frightened me, and the train made me so 'seasick.'

When we came to Albia, [IA], Uncle Vic left us. There were no Pullman cars. We ferried at Omaha, Neb. and took the Union Pacific westward to Evans, Colorado. A box of books burst open after we got off the train to take the ferry. Mother had to collect them and fix them, as father was so ill and couldn't help. We went fifty miles by stage-coach to Denver. Later we watched the gold spike railroad come into Denver.

The stage-coach had men on top to guard against the Indians. There was a caravan of six coaches -- four horse carriages. The rolling of the coaches made all of us sick. A German girl watched while I got sick, and then she said, "Let me by the window. I just have to wommit," and she did. I was so sick I could hardly hold my head up.

We arrived in Denver at 3 a.m. and stayed first at the American Hotel. The Crossens family made us welcome and we stayed there three or four days while finding a house to rent. We rented a two-story brick house with a little square house in front of it. About 25 foot frontage, and located on Stout Street and about 16th. Indians would often come through the trail to the house. They were Ute Indians, with red blankets and all on horseback. Mother and I would run up to the attic and hide.

Mother bought an adjoining lot, and Father opened his dentist office. We went to the Lawn Street Methodist Church. There we got acquainted. Father and I both joined the Red Cross Society. We were both officers in it.

A stock man from New Mexico, a patient of father's from whose throat he had taken a fish bone, suggested we go to New Mexico. They thought the Hot Springs near Las Vegas might be beneficial to my brother James, who was about fourteen then, and who had a rheumatic heart. While in Denver we had homesteaded a place and built a cute little complete cottage, but we let it go.

In July 1875, we left for Las Vegas, New Mexico. We had three covered wagons, seven horses, one $900 stallion. A little riding pony we had, had to be broken every day. A storm had covered up a narrow plank bridge, but we drove over it anyhow. It rained every day or night of the trip. Trees were often across the road. Often there was no road at all. We had to build it out of the mud. Once we had to take a wheel back 9 miles to get it fixed. Indians would come buying and begging. They talked about my hair and picked it up and handled it. They wanted some of my light curls.

It was September when we arrived in Las Vegas. There were no trees. Green's ranch was the only thing on the East side of the river when we arrived. We could stand in the door and see wagons on the nine-mile hill -- a hill nine miles away. There was nothing to obstruct the view.

Father practiced dentistry and medicine in Las Vegas, and built the Grandview Hotel, the first four-story building in town. It had roses. It was well sodded, and had red flagstone walks.

Actors and actresses stopped at father's Grandview Hotel on the way to the west coast. Lew Wallace (author of "Ben Hur") and his daughter stayed in the hotel for months. Col. Sellers lived there a long time. There were many big parties in the Grandview Hotel Placita.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol I, p. 793-796 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 2784 F i. Mary Eliza SUTFIN was born on 10 Nov 1856 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA and died on 29 Apr 1941 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO at age 84.

2785 M ii. Frank Emery SUTFIN was born on 20 Jul 1858 in Monroe Co., IA, died on 18 Nov 1862 at age 4, and was buried in Nov 1862 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA, Hayden Chapel.

2786 M iii. James Harlin SUTFIN was born on 1 Jan 1861, died on 2 Jan 1886 at age 25, and was buried in Jan 1886 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA, Hayden Chapel.

General Notes:
James Harlin Sutfin

Problem: Was the middle name, Harlin or Harlan?

RECOLLECTIONS: Of Electa Jane Crowell Sutfin
The year 1870 we moved to Denver, Colo. We had been there only a short time when James (our oldest living son) was taken seriously ill with rheumatism of the heart, and from that time on was afflicted with the disease. We lived in Denver seven years, then went to Hot Springs and Las Vegas, New Mexico, thinking it might help James, but he received very little benefit. He died of Endocarditis at the age of 19.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

2787 F iv. Elvira SUTFIN was born on 21 Aug 1866, died on 21 Aug 1866, and was buried in Aug 1866 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA, Hayden Chapel.

2788 M v. John Eugene SUTFIN was born on 15 Jan 1868, died on 11 Mar 1887 at age 19, and was buried in May 1887 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA, Hayden Chapel.

1363. Victor Belfort CROWELL was born on 30 May 1846 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN, died on 27 Sep 1911 at age 65, and was buried in Sep 1911 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA, Albia Cemetery. User ID: 51DL-VF.

General Notes:
Victor Belfort Crowell

OCCUPATION: painter, wagon maker, pattern maker, carpenter, mechanic, vocalist, music teacher, band leader - self taught

AKA: Vic

RECOLLECTIONS: Of Mary Eliza Sutfin Koogler as recorded for her granddaughter, Marietta Jane Burtch Caywood, in Kansas City, MO, in 1936
Uncle Vic (Crowell), mother's oldest living brother, was a good musician. He led a brass band for years in Albia, [IA]. He never had any lessons -- just picked it out. He was in the Cavalry in the Union Army. Later he was a carriage painter.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 722 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Victor married Amy Ann MOULTON {CXNC-VC} on 14 Oct 1869. Amy was born on 17 Dec 1849 in Ohio and died on 19 Oct 1915 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA at age 65.

+ 2789 F i. Lillian Ethel CROWELL was born on 11 Apr 1871 and died on 18 Aug 1913 in Wyoming at age 42.

+ 2790 M ii. Eugene Leslie CROWELL was born on 18 Mar 1874 and died in 1927 at age 53.

+ 2791 M iii. Leonard Halstead CROWELL was born on 3 Dec 1875 and died on 13 Jul 1966 in California at age 90.

2792 M iv. Charles Garfield CROWELL was born on 30 Aug 1882, died on 8 Aug 1921 at age 38, and was buried in Aug 1921 in Manville, Niobrara Co., WY.

General Notes:
Charles Garfield Crowell

NEVER_MARRIED: Charles Garfield Crowell never married.

OCCUPATION: chef

MILITARY: Spanish American War for two years, discharged in 1899

+ 2793 M v. Rex Wilber CROWELL was born on 8 Dec 1882 and died on 17 Oct 1934 at age 51.

+ 2794 M vi. Cecil Curtis CROWELL was born on 22 Mar 1888 and died on 4 Oct 1962 at age 74.

+ 2795 F vii. Gladys CROWELL was born on 7 Apr 1890 and died on 28 Mar 1940 at age 49.

+ 2796 M viii. Wallace Voiland CROWELL was born on 27 Mar 1892 and died on 5 Nov 1956 at age 64.

1364. David Goble CROWELL was born on 7 Dec 1847 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN, died on 2 Oct 1919 in Wapello Co., IA at age 71, and was buried in Oct 1919 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, Mc Intosh Cemetery. User ID: 51DL-WL.

General Notes:
David Goble Crowell

An excerpt from the MONROE COUNTY NEWS, [Iowa], dated 23 Oct 1902 from "Out Among the Farmers," states: "D.G. Crowell, an old subscriber, is a carpenter and builder. He has been 32 years engaged in carpentering and bridge building and thinks he has built more bridges than any other man in Monroe county. He has also built some good residences, among them the fine residence of James Neill near the east line of Bluff Creek Township."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 720 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
However, D.G. was most remembered for his "miserly" ways. He bought all household supplies, and never anything that wasn't absolutely necessary. His wife, Molly, hoarded sugar, a spoonful at a time, until she had enough to make a small cake. This she did when he was in the field, for she didn't dare serve him any. His frugal way of living was really for his family, or this would not be mentioned. He sent his youngest son to college to study chemistry, built a home as a wedding present for his second son, and left his homestead to his eldest son, a bachelor, who never did a day's work in his life!
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 720 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

David married Mary Ellen WILSON {CXNC-WJ} on 17 Oct 1872. Mary was born on 7 Apr 1847, died on 24 Dec 1924 at age 77, and was buried in Dec 1924 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, Mc Intosh Cemetery.

2797 M i. Cass Hiram CROWELL was born on 9 Mar 1874 and died on 3 Aug 1946 at age 72.

General Notes:
Cass Hiram Crowell

NEVER_MARRIED-LAND: Cass Hiram Crowell never married. He inherited the family homestead.

+ 2798 M ii. John Russell CROWELL was born on 8 Sep 1884 and died on 24 Jul 1968 at age 83.

+ 2799 M iii. Joyce Homer CROWELL was born on 8 Dec 1889 and died on 18 Aug 1951 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA at age 61.

1365. Wilber Fisk CROWELL was born on 24 Feb 1852 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN, died on 4 Nov 1902 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA at age 50, and was buried in Nov 1902 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA, Hayden Chapel. User ID: 51DJ-XH.

General Notes:
Wilber Fisk Crowell

PARENTS: Hiram S. Crowell and Mary Conger

Problem: Was he born in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN or Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN? The Ancestral File lists, Lawrenceburg.

BIOGRAPHY:
Wilber Crowell went to Las Vegas, NM to visit his married sister, Electa Jane Sutfin and while there met Margaret (Maggie) Bowler. The Sutfins owned and operated a hotel which they sold, before moving to Kansas. Wilber remained in New Mexico and worked on the railroad.

He casually mentioned that railroading was hard work, due to coupling the cars by hand with pins. After his death, the man who bought the house found some papers in the attic that proved Wilber had invented the coupling device that was being used by the railroads in the early 1900's. His plans had been stolen and patented by someone else!

Wilber took his family to Iowa, after his mother's death. He farmed the 40 acres he inherited. He also taught music -- except to his own children. After his death the land sold for $100 per acre.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 723 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Census: 1880, Las Vegas, NM
At the age of 66, Mary (Conger) Crowell was shown in the Las Vegas, New Mexico census, visiting her daughter, Electa Jane Sutfin, accompanied by her son, Wilber Fish Crowell.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS:
According to Wilber's son, Henry, who was 16 when his parents died, there was never a cross word spoken in front of the children. Henry claims he never saw his mother angry. Wilber apparently loved "Maggie" so much that he lost his mind after her death and died less than a month later from grief.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 723 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS:
Mary Eliza Sutfin Koolger speaks of her Uncle Will as being very jolly and a lot of fun. He played a fife in the band and a guitar. Since he lived next door to the church, he was the janitor. He once joked about having a lot of popcorn to eat after removing the decorations from a Christmas tree at the church.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Of Mary Eliza Sutfin Koogler as recorded for her granddaughter, Marietta Jane Burtch Caywood, in Kansas City, MO, in 1936 Mother's youngest brother, Will, also played in a band. In fact, the whole family played in the band.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Wilber married Margaret BOWLER {51DJ-ZN}, daughter of Thomas BOWLER and Julia SUGHREW, about 1881 in Las Vegas, San Miguel Co., NM. Margaret was born about 20 Nov 1865 in Holden, Johnson Co., MO, died on 16 Oct 1902 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA about age 36, and was buried in Oct 1902 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA, Hayden Chapel.

General Notes:
Margaret Bowler

AKA: Maggie

Problem: Was the date of birth, 20 Nov 1862 or 20 Nov 1865? The Ancestral File lists, 20 Nov 1862, Johnson Co., MO.

+ 2800 M i. George Malcom CROWELL was born about 27 Jun 1883 in Las Vegas, San Miguel Co., NM and died on 20 Oct 1969 about age 86.

+ 2801 M ii. Henry Norton CROWELL was born on 5 Feb 1885 in Las Vegas, San Miguel Co., NM, died on 17 Aug 1979 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 94, and was buried on 20 Aug 1979 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Sunset Memorial.

2802 F iii. Grace June CROWELL was born on 9 Jun 1890 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA and died on 26 Nov 1891 at age 1. User ID: 7F17-4V.

General Notes:
Grace June Crowell

Problem: Was the date of death, 26 Nov 1890 or 26 Nov 1891? The Ancestral File lists, 26 Nov 1890.

+ 2803 M iv. Clarence Lemley CROWELL was born on 31 Jan 1893 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA and died on 29 Oct 1986 in Weed, Siskiyou Co., CA at age 93.

2804 M v. Guy Lewis CROWELL was born on 7 May 1896 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA and died on 28 May 1938 at age 42. User ID: 7F17-67.

General Notes:
Guy Lewis Crowell

NEVER_MARRIED: Guy Lewis Crowell never married.

1366. Hiram Sylvanus CROWELL was born on 11 Nov 1853 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN, died on 27 Apr 1938 at age 84, and was buried in Apr 1938 in Bethel, Mahaska Co., IA. User ID: 51DL-XR.

General Notes:
Hiram Sylvanus Crowell

BIRTH: He was born on 11 Nov 1853 in Dearborn Co., IN, four months after the death of his father.

BIOGRAPHY:
Hiram Sylvanus Crowell was a good man, but stern, and very thorough in his work. The house he built at Bluff Creek still stands in good condition in 1970. Hiram's line stops with his sons. Only 2 of them had children and they were daughters, one of whom never married.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 721 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Hiram married Emma P. SHUCK {CXNC-XP}, daughter of Jacob SHUCK and Sarah Ann BERRY, on 16 Dec 1877. Emma was born on 16 Dec 1852 and died on 19 Nov 1935 in Burlington, Des Moines Co., IA at age 82.

General Notes:
Emma P. Shuck

BIOGRAPHY:
Emma P. Shuck Crowell had a wonderful personality. She had been crippled as a child and was advised never to have children. She gave birth to seven children with no apparent ill effects.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 721 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 2805 F i. Helen Beatrice CROWELL was born on 8 Oct 1878 and died on 5 Feb 1956 at age 77.

2806 F ii. Roxola CROWELL was born on 17 Jan 1881 and died on 3 Aug 1938 at age 57.

+ 2807 M iii. Ernest Martin CROWELL was born on 2 Sep 1883 and died on 19 Mar 1962 at age 78.

2808 M iv. Hiram Kenneth CROWELL was born on 10 Oct 1887 and died on 26 Apr 1965 at age 77.

General Notes:
Hiram Kenneth Crowell

AKA: Kent

NO_ISSUE: Kent and Grace Crowell had no issue.

Hiram married Grace Mae AMES on 10 Jul 1910. Grace was born on 17 May 1887 in Weller, Monroe Co., IA, died on 9 Dec 1952 in Burlington, Des Moines Co., IA at age 65, and was buried in Dec 1952 in Iowa, Aspen Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Grace Mae Ames

ADOPTION: Grace Mae Ames was adopted by her grandfather, John Ames, when young.

+ 2809 M v. Hollis Lano CROWELL was born on 19 Sep 1890 and died on 1 Feb 1966 at age 75.

2810 F vi. Shirley Elmira CROWELL was born on 9 Apr 1892 and died on 30 Jul 1935 at age 43.

2811 M vii. Elgy Donald CROWELL was born on 26 Apr 1896 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA and died on 14 Jan 1976 in Burlington, Des Moines Co., IA at age 79.

General Notes:
Elgy Donald Crowell

NO_ISSUE: Elgy and Leona Crowell had no issue.

Elgy married Leona Elsie SABIN, daughter of Fred SABEN and Anna KAISER, on 10 Sep 1921. Leona was born on 17 May 1904 in Oquawka, Henderson Co., IL.

General Notes:
Leona Elsie Sabin

Problem: Was the surname, Sabin or Saben? Sabin on p. 721 of CFA I and p. 705 of CFA II.

1367. Rolla P. CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1849 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died on 30 Sep 1881 in Franklin, Johnson Co., IN at age 32.

General Notes:
Rolla P. Conger

Film #: 170878, Page #: 433, Ordinance #: 21053
17 Jan 1849, Rolla P. Conger, Manchester, Dearborn, Indiana

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the union of Rolla P. Conger and Stella Histon.

Rolla married Rachel COONS on 4 Feb 1874. Rachel was born in Franklin, Johnson Co., IN and died in 1879.

2812 M i. George CONGER was born in 1875 in Franklin, Johnson Co., IN and died in 1878 at age 3.

1370. Robert Owen CONGER was born on 30 Sep 1859 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IN, died on 29 Jan 1914 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH at age 54, and was buried in Feb 1914 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH.

General Notes:
Robert Owen Conger

OCCUPATION: Wool buyer for Bruckner Woolen Mills and later St. Mary's Blanket Mills.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

Robert married Eda Dell MOREY on 26 May 1886 in Clinton, Macomb Co., MI. Eda was born in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN.

General Notes:
Eda Dell Morey

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

Problem: The place of birth was listed as Manchester, MI. It is more likely that it was Manchester, Dearborn, IN.

+ 2813 M i. Howard Dale CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1887 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan Co., WI and died on 2 Sep 1970 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI at age 83.

2814 F ii. Stella May CONGER was born on 24 May 1890 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan Co., WI and died in 1918 in Geddes, Charles Mix Co., SD at age 28.

+ 2815 F iii. Winifred Luella CONGER was born on 28 Apr 1897 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan Co., WI, died on 1 Mar 1973 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH at age 75, and was buried in Mar 1973 in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Electa married Bonner V. G. LAMBERTSON. Bonner was born in 1842 and died in 1921 at age 79.

John married Margaret MEEKER, daughter of Charles MEEKER and Unknown, in 1877. Margaret was born in 1859, died in 1903 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE at age 44, and was buried in 1903 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA.

2822 F i. Grayce Belle BREWINGTON was born in 1878 and died in 1959 in Carthage, Hancock Co., IL at age 81.

General Notes:
Daniel Cozzens

NO_ISSUE: Daniel and Grayce Cozzens had no issue.

2823 M ii. Frederick William BREWINGTON was born on 11 Nov 1879 and died in 1919 in De Witt, Clinton Co., IA at age 40.

General Notes:
Frederick William Brewington

NO_ISSUE: Frederick and Alice Brewington had no issue.

+ 2824 M iii. Francis Raymond BREWINGTON was born on 3 Apr 1890 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE and died on 11 Aug 1923 in Nampa, Canyon Co., ID at age 33.

2825 M iv. George Cecil BREWINGTON was born on 17 Dec 1894 and died in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

1382. Walter Conger BREWINGTON was born on 29 Jul 1865, died on 29 Jan 1898 in Boise, Ada Co., ID at age 32, and was buried in Feb 1898 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA, Hayden Chapel.

Walter married Emma R. HEYCOCK in 1893. Emma was born on 5 May 1868 and died on 13 Jul 1934 at age 66.

General Notes:
Emma R. Heycock

SPOUSE-RESIDENCES: After Emma Brewington was widowed in 1898 she married, Daniel Master, who had 2 daughters and a son. About 1918 they moved to Kirksville, MO.

General Notes:
Walter Cecil Brewington

BIRTH: Walter Cecil Brewington was born after his father's death in 1898.

1402. Leah Rebecca CONGER was born in Apr 1864 in Indiana, died on 15 Jun 1939 in Harmon, Ellis Co., OK at age 75, and was buried on 17 Jun 1939 in Harmon, Ellis Co., OK.

General Notes:
Leah Rebecca Conger

BAPTISM-ENDOWMENT: LDS Baptism and Endowment work for her is done

AKA: Called Lillie Conger in her marriage record.

Leah married John Francis BRIDWELL on 22 Jul 1880 in Dearborn Co., IN. John was born on 21 Dec 1860 in Dearborn Co., IN, died on 9 Mar 1923 in Harmon, Ellis Co., OK at age 62, and was buried on 13 Mar 1923 in Harmon, Ellis Co., OK.

General Notes:
John Francis Bridwell

DEATH: Death Certificates of John F. and Leah Rebecca Bridwell in the
possession of Darlene Bridwell Mathews as well as cemetery Records for their
children, #1 and #5, Evergreen Cemetery, Tuscon.

CENSUS: Myra J. McDonald has a copy of the 1900 Census #1241336 listing John F.
Bridwell and his family.

REFERENCE: Ancestral File, ver 4.13 August 1994

MARRIAGE: Index to Dearborn County, Indiana Marriages, Book 14, Page 61,
"Lillie CONGER and John F. BRIDWELL 22 July 1880"

RESEARCHER: Myra J. (Bridwell) McDonald was interested in genealogy. She
shared information about the descendants of Leah (Conger) Bridwell.

2829 M i. Edward Francis BRIDWELL was born on 8 Jun 1882 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, died on 13 Dec 1945 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI at age 63, and was buried on 15 Dec 1945 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, Evergreen Cemetery.

General Notes:
Edward Francis Bridwell

BIBLE: Family Bible in the possession of Leah Darlene Bridwell Mathews

CEMETERY: Tombstones, Evergreen Cemetery, Tucson, Ariz.

2830 F ii. Mary Grace BRIDWELL was born on 2 Mar 1884 in Wilmington, Dearborn Co., IN.

General Notes:
Walter Conger Bridwell

BIRTH: Between Jan 1889 and 1892 in Lamar, Prowers, Colorado, ? Kansas ?

2832 F iv. Edith M. BRIDWELL was born on 1 Dec 1893 in Springfield, Baca, CO.

General Notes:
Edith M. Bridwell

RECOLLECTIONS: She seemed to be the only family member that my grandmother
Lizzie kept in touch with.
(Who makes this statement?)

DEATH: Ellis county Oklahoma Death Records

QUESTION: Is this the SSDI record for Edith M. (Bridwell) Ward? If so, the
date of death is known.
SSN:
Individual: Ward, Edith
Social Security #: 442-52-5601
Issued in: Oklahoma
Birth date: Dec 1, 1893
Death date: Jun 1980
Residence code: Oklahoma
ZIP Code of last known residence: 73501
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Lawton, Oklahoma
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 18, 2002, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.134749.140]

2833 M v. William Cecil BRIDWELL was born on 12 Apr 1898 in Thomas, Custer Co., OK, died on 26 May 1955 at age 57, and was buried in May 1955 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, Evergreen Cemetery.

2835 M vii. Herbert A. BRIDWELL was born JUL 1904/5 in Harmon, Ellis Co., OK and died in 1931.

General Notes:
Herbert A. Bridwell

RESEARCHER: Information about Herbert A. Bridwell, and Herbert Jr. come from Rich Moberly, his wife is the direct descendant of the Herbert line.

QUESTION-CHILD: Did he have a son, Herbert A. Bridwell, Jr.?

1405. Isaac CONGER was born on 26 Jul 1847 in Maryette, Monroe Co., OH, died on 28 Mar 1932 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS at age 84, and was buried on 31 Mar 1932 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

General Notes:
Isaac Conger

PARENTS: James M. Conger and Elizabeth Lowe

AKA: Called, Ike

Problem: Birth place has been listed as, Maryetta, Monroe Co., OH. Could that be Marietta, Washington Co., OH?

RELATIONSHIP: Isaac and John Conger were twins.

Birth: Batch #: 1760781, Source Call #:
26 Jul 1847, Isaac Conger, Near Braddyville, Page, Iowa, son of James Conger and Elizabeth Lowe

CONFLICT:
Birth: Batch #: 448076, Source Call #:
Abt. 1862, Isaac Conger, Belmont Co., Ohio, son of James Conger and Elizabeth Lowe.
[Note: If this IGI record reads as listed here it is obviously in error. None of the children of James and Elizabeth (Lowe) Conger were born in Belmont Co., OH. The last child to be born in Monroe Co., OH was probably Jane M. Conger, born Abt. 1851 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH. REH]

Problem: Where was he born?

RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1911, near Cordell, KS

OBITUARY:
Isaac Conger, son of James and Elizabeth Conger, was born July 26, 1847, at Maryette, Monroe county, Ohio. He departed this life Monday evening, March 28, 1932, at 9:30 o'clock. He was married to Emma Thompson at Bradyville, Page county, Iowa, March 12, 1871, and moved to Jewell county, Kans., in the year of 1872, coming to Rooks county [KS] in 1878, where they purchased and maintained for 54 years a most hospitable home.

To this union were born nine children: James L., Lidia Estella, Russell Addison, Jennie Nevada, William T., Marshall M., Isaac, Cloie Ethel and Vesta Lee. Of these, six are left to mourn his departure, Lidia, Russell and Isaac having preceded him; also his wife preceded him, having passed away, March 17, 1929.

Mr. Conger came west with his young bride 60 years ago, making the journey into this then unsettled country in an ox team and wagon, and two hundred dollars were they possessions. Only those who have had experience in this way can know anything about the courage and fortitude necessary to overcome and succeed as he has.

It is not possible to do justice to this man in written word. Sixty years of social, business and religious contact caused his exemplary life to shine brighter. Generous was he, always ready to help all worthy enterprises, especially generous to the cause of religious enterprises. He was converted to Jesus his Lord, uniting with the M.E. church at Codell, [KS], afterward transfering his membership to Natoma.

He was greatly interested in the welfare of his state, having served as a commissioner, also elected to the legislature at two different times.

He was a great lover of company, and delighted in little folks. His children numbered nine, and there are just ten grand children, also three great grandchildren. There are three brothers and three sisters still living. Sherman and Elias of Ollie, Iowa, Will of Lyons, Nebr., Mella Lemon, Blair, Nebr., Addie Clie, Otego, Kans., and Mrs. Florence Clair, Natoma, Kans.

The funeral service was conducted at the home, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. F.L. Courter, former pastor gave a very touching address. Mr. and Mrs. Crane sang three beautiful appropriate songs.

The family lot at East Paradise cemetery was the scene of another service conducted by the Masoni lodges of Codell, Natoma and Plainville. A large crowd was present to show their sympathy. The floral offerings were exceptionally fine, leaving no doubt of the high esteem in the minds of all for this beloved neighbor and friend.
(Source: The Rooks County Record, undated in CFA II (but dated, Thursday, March 31, 1932 on an actual clipping shared by Joyce Posey who got it on 10 Apr 2000 from Keith Conger of Cincinnati, Iowa)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 119 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY: Isaac Conger
Isaac Conger was born at Marietta, Marion County, Ohio [sic, There seems to be some confusion about where he was born. Marietta, is in Washington county, Ohio. REH] on July 26, 1847. His parents, James and Elizabeth, were the parents of eleven children, which included two sets of twins. Isaac had a twin brother, John.

When Isaac was nine years of age, the family decided to go west, and settled on a homestead near Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, where he lived until his marriage on March 12, 1871 to Emma Jane Thompson. She was born near Bradyville, Page County, Iowa on February 12, 1850. Her father was killed when Emma was very young, and her mother, Eliza, married Wesley Farrens.

Isaac and Emma ventured farther west, homsteading on the banks of White Rock Creek near Burr Oak, Jewell County, Kansas in 1817. Their trip was made in a covered wagon drawn by two owen, and their possessions were a few pieces of walnut furniture made by Emma's step-father, Wesley Farrens. They also had a dog, pig, and a cow.

Their first home was a dugout where their first son was born. It was not unusual for friendly, but curious, Indians to visit them. Most of their meat was buffalo meat. Isaac would sometimes be away for several days at a time hunting buffalo, leaving his young wife and son alone at the dugout. Pioneers accepted these things as the usual type of occurrences.

In 1878 they sold their claim and migrated to Rooks County, [KS] where they purchased land near a little town known as Old Motor. Here the first home was in a dugout also, until a stone house could be constructed. Later a large frame house was built, and in time the litte stone house became a bunk house for ranch help. In this east Paradise Township home, in the southeastern part of Rooks County, the nine children were reared. Cattle and crops were the order of the times in this part of Kansas, and the size of the ranch increased over the years to indicate prosperity and industry.

Ike, as he was known, served his community as a leader, as a commissioner, and twice as a member of the state legislature. Such successes of early times could seldom happen but for the strong support of a wife and mate such as Emma. She was the hub of the wheel around whom her family and friends gathered for strength and guidance.

The Conger family were members of the Codell Methodist Church, later transferring to the Natoma church when a storm destroyed the Codell church building. They were active members always.

On March 12, 1921, Isaac and Emma celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with many relatives and dear friends coming long distances to congratulate them. Seven of their nine children were with them. The two sons missing from the family circle wree: Russell A. and Isaac Jr., both of whom died as young men.

The Congers, their children and families have taken part in, and seen many beginnings and developments in Rooks County since 1878 when they first came to call this good area "home." Their lives have gone with this growth. Today none of the children are living, and but five of their grandchildren remain to remember Isaac and Emma.

Isaac died March 28, 1932, near Codell, Kansas. His wife, Emma, died May 15, 1929 at home near Codell. Burial was in East Paradise Cemetery.
(Source: "Lest We Forget" published by the Rooks County Historical Society, Stockton, KS, printed by the Osborne Publishing Co., Osborne, KS, 1980 (reprinted in 1998 by Western Books, Woodston, KS). Pages 111-113. Submitted by Ardna L. Miller - furnished by Janine Shirley)

COMMENT: Isaac Conger was a rancher, Mason, Populist. He served two terms with the Kansas State Legislature, 1895-1896 and 1897-1898, 89th District, Rooks County, Kansas. He was a Methodist. His nickname was, Ike. (Furnished by Janine Shirley)

Isaac married Emma Jane THOMPSON, daughter of Unknown THOMPSON and Eliza UNKNOWN, on 12 Mar 1871 in Bradyville, Page Co., IA. Emma was born on 12 Feb 1850 in Buchanan, Cedar Co., IA, died about 17 Mar 1929 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS about age 79, and was buried in Mar 1929 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

General Notes:
Emma Jane Thompson

AKA: According to Janine Shirley, her name was Emily Jane Thompson. Emily is
listed in the Iowa marriage book and her nickname of Emma is on her headstone.

BIRTH: born on 12 Feb 1850 near Buchanan, Iowa

Problem: Was the date of death, 17 May 1929 or 17 Mar 1929? Maxine Crowell
Leonard lists, 17 May 1929 in her Vol. 2, and Isaac Conger's obituary lists, 17
Mar 1929.

+ 2836 M i. James Lloyd CONGER was born on 15 Oct 1871 in Salem, Jewell Co., KS, died on 29 May 1940 in Natoma, Osborne Co., KS at age 68, and was buried in May 1940 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

2837 F ii. Lida Estelle CONGER was born on 20 Dec 1874 in Bradyville, Page Co., IA, died on 10 Jan 1932 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS at age 57, and was buried in Jan 1932 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

General Notes:
Lida Estelle Conger

PARENTS: Isaac Conger and Emma Jane Thompson

Birth: Batch #: 1760781, Source Call #:
20 Dec 1874, Lida Estella Conger, Braddyville, Page, Iowa

Problem: Was she born at Braddyville, Page Co., IA as listed in the IGI or at Cordell, Rooks Co., KS?

BIOGRAPHY:
Lida Estella Conger, daughter of Isaac and Emma, was born in Iowa at Bradyville in Page County on December 20, 1874, and soon traveled with her parents to their homestead in Jewell County, Kansas. In 1878 she moved with her family on westward to a new and permanent home in Rooks County, east of Codell, Kansas, where she spent the rest of her life.

When Lida was about seven years old she suffered a very serious illness with whooping cough which greatly damaged her health. She was never a strong, healthy person again.

Her life was devoted to being a kind helper in the family home with its many activities and needs.

She passed away at the family home on January 10, 1932.
(Source: "Lest We Forget" published by the Rooks County Historical Society, Stockton, KS, printed by the Osborne Publishing Co., Osborne, KS, 1980 (reprinted in 1998 by Western Books, Woodston, KS). Pages 111-113. Submitted by Ardna L. Miller - furnished by Janine Shirley)

2838 M iii. Russell Addison CONGER was born on 1 Aug 1877 in Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS, died about 3 Nov 1898 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS about age 21, and was buried in Nov 1898 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

General Notes:
Russell Addison Conger

PARENTS: Isaac Conger and Emma Jane Thompson

Birth: Batch #: 1760781, Source Call #:
1 Aug 1877, Russel Addison Conger, Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas

Problem: Was the first name, Russell or Russel? The IGI lists, Russel.
Problem: Was the place of birth, Cordell, Rooks Co., KS or as listed in the IGI, Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS?

BIOGRAPHY:
Russell Addison Conger was born in Jewell County, near Burr Oak, Kansas, August 1, 1877. He moved with his parents to Rooks County in 1878 and grew up at the family home east of Codell.

He was a teacher before going to Wyoming where he worked on a ranch before volunteering for service in the Hispano-American War. He was a member of General Torrey's "Rough Riders" in Company "A," Troop "E," 2nd U.S. Volunteer Cavalry. While in the service he became ill with typhoid fever and was sent home on a furlough to recuperate. He was unable to regain his health and died on November 11, 1898. He was the first of the Conger children to pass away.
(Source: "Lest We Forget" published by the Rooks County Historical Society, Stockton, KS, printed by the Osborne Publishing Co., Osborne, KS, 1980 (reprinted in 1998 by Western Books, Woodston, KS). Pages 111-113. Submitted by Ardna L. Miller - furnished by Janine Shirley)

Problem: Was the date of death 3 Oct 1898 or 11 Nov 1898?

+ 2839 F iv. Jennie Nevada CONGER was born about 16 Apr 1880 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, died on 10 Oct 1940 in Plainville, Rooks Co., KS about age 60, and was buried in Oct 1940 in Plainville, Rooks Co., KS.

+ 2840 M v. William Thompson CONGER was born on 7 Aug 1882 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, died on 23 Dec 1964 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS at age 82, and was buried in Dec 1964 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

+ 2841 M vi. Marshall Martin CONGER was born on 7 Dec 1884 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, died on 3 Oct 1951 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS at age 66, and was buried in Oct 1951 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

2842 M vii. Isaac CONGER Jr. was born on 18 Mar 1887 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, died on 8 May 1903 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS at age 16, and was buried in May 1903 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

General Notes:
Isaac Conger, Jr.

PARENTS: Isaac Conger and Emma Jane Thompson

Birth: Batch #: 1760781, Source Call #:
18 Mar 1887, Isaac Conger, Jr. Codell, Rooks, Kansas

BIOGRAPHY:
Isaac Conger, Jr. was born March 18, 1887 at the family home of Isaac and Emma Conger near Codell, [KS]. At just sixteen years of age, as a brilliant pupil of Codell High School, he suffered a severe attack of what would be called appendicitis today. Medical science was unable, at this time, to cope with this situation and he passed away on May 8, 1903. He was the youngest son of the family, and the second son to die.
(Source: "Lest We Forget" published by the Rooks County Historical Society, Stockton, KS, printed by the Osborne Publishing Co., Osborne, KS, 1980 (reprinted in 1998 by Western Books, Woodston, KS). Pages 111-113. Submitted by Ardna L. Miller - furnished by Janine Shirley)

2843 F viii. Cloie Ethel CONGER was born on 19 Jan 1890 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, died on 7 Dec 1968 in Smith Center, Smith Co., KS at age 78, and was buried in Dec 1968 in Smith Center, Smith Co., KS.

General Notes:
Cloie Ethel Conger

PARENTS: Isaac Conger and Emma Jane Thompson

NAME-QUESTION: Was her first name, Cloie or Cholie? The IGI lists, Cholie.

Birth: Batch #: 1760781, Source Call #:
19 Jan 1890, Chloie Ethel Conger, Codell, Rooks, Kansas

BIOGRAPHY:
Cloie Ethel Conger, daughter of Issac and Emma, was born January 19, 1890 at the family home east of Codell. She attended Kansas Wesleyan University at Salina.

It was a severe blow to Cloie when the man she was to marry was killed in the service of his country.

The many duties of the home and services to her church and community gave Cloie a full and busy life.

After the death of her parents, she left the family home and married Leonard C. Uhl on August 14, 1937. Smith Center, Kansas was her home for the remainder of her life.

She passed away on December 7, 1968. She was the last of the nine children of Isaac and Emma Conger.
(Source: "Lest We Forget" published by the Rooks County Historical Society, Stockton, KS, printed by the Osborne Publishing Co., Osborne, KS, 1980 (reprinted in 1998 by Western Books, Woodston, KS). Pages 111-113. Submitted by Ardna L. Miller - furnished by Janine Shirley)

+ 2844 F ix. Vesta Lee CONGER was born on 22 Apr 1893 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, died on 9 May 1961 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 68, and was buried in May 1961 in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

1407. Stephen Jackson CONGER was born on 2 Jul 1849 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, died on 10 Nov 1923 in Soldier, Monona Co., IA at age 74, and was buried in Nov 1923 in Soldier, Monona Co., IA, Jordan Cemetery.

General Notes:
Stephen Jackson Conger

PARENTS: James M. Conger and Elizabeth Lowe

AKA: Jack; Jackson

EMIGRATION: At the age of 13, "Jackson" moved to Appanoose Co., IA with his parents, where he grew to manhood. At the age of 25, again with his parents, he moved to Jewell Co., KS.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard, Vol. 2, p. 215)

OCCUPATION: farmer

RESIDENCES: 1900, Jordan Twp., Monona Co., IA

RESIDENCES: Probably the Jack Conger of Soldier, IA listed in the Feb 1911 obituary of his mother.

CEMETERY: Jordan Cemetery, Soldier, Monora Co., IA. Stone reads: FATHER; S.J. CONGER; 1849-1923.
(Source: Photo furnished by Willis Hollingsworth)

Stephen married Clara Olive HARRIS, daughter of Anderson HARRIS and Mary Elizabeth WEATHERFORD, on 27 Nov 1879 in Salem, Jewell Co., KS. Clara was born on 27 Nov 1860 in Illinois, died on 5 Feb 1941 in Westside, Crawford Co., IA at age 80, and was buried in Feb 1941 in Soldier, Monona Co., IA, Jordan Cemetery.

General Notes:
Clara Olive Harris

OCCUPATION: hotel owner

AKA: Olive Conger on tombstone

CEMETERY: Jordan Cemetery, Soldier, Monora Co., IA. Stone reads: MOTHER; OLIVE CONGER; 1860-1940.
(Source: Photo furnished by Willis Hollingsworth)

2845 M i. Clyde CONGER was born on 18 Aug 1880 in Kansas and died on 23 Apr 1882 at age 1.

2848 M iv. Grover C. CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1887 in Kansas, died on 23 May 1967 in Nebraska at age 79, and was buried in May 1967 in Walthill, Thurston Co., NE, Evergreen Cemetery.

General Notes:
Grover C. Conger

Problem: Was the date of birth, 12 Dec 1886 or 12 Dec 1887? Social Security Death Index says, 12 Dec 1887.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard, Vol. II, page 215, lists 12 Dec 1886)

NEVER_MARRIED: Grover C. Conger never married.

MILITARY: WWI veteran

SS Death Index: Grover Conger; b. 12 Dec 1887; issued: IA; d. May 1967;
last place of residence: NE; zipcode: 68008; SSN: 478-16-8695
Zipcode 68008 is Blair, Washington, NE

+ 2849 F v. Myrtie May CONGER was born on 27 Oct 1889 in Ticonic, Monona Co., IA, died on 16 Jan 1984 in Hayward, Alameda Co., CA at age 94, and was buried in Jan 1984 in Lyons, Burt Co., NE, Lyons Cemetery.

2850 F vi. Florence Perle CONGER was born on 6 May 1892 in Monona Co., IA and died on 14 Sep 1912 at age 20.

2851 M vii. Walter Ward CONGER was born on 24 Mar 1896 in Castana, Monona Co., IA, died on 27 Jan 1971 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR at age 74, and was buried in Feb 1971 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Willamette National Cemetery.

General Notes:
Walter Ward Conger

OCCUPATION: farmer; hotel keeper for 20 years; retired Outfit Mgr Union Pacific Railroad

AKA: Probably called, Ward

RESIDENCES: Corwallis, according to CFA I

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue.

OBITUARY: From the Sunday Oregonian, Portland, OR, 31 Jan 1971
CONGER, Walter Ward, died January 27. Funeral Monday, Feb. 1, 1 p.m., from Ross Hollywood Chapel, NE 48th and Sandy Blvd. Vault interment Willamette National Cemetery. He had lived at Corwallis.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 498 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY: Williamette National Cemetery, Portland, OR

Walter married Bertha RIDDLE, daughter of Charles E. RIDDLE and Ann MOORE, on 28 Oct 1922 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE. Bertha was born on 19 Mar 1899 in Noble Co., OH.

General Notes:
Bertha Riddle

Problem: Was she born in Noble Co., OH or Ute, Monora, IA (CFA I, p. 498)?

Walter next married Elvera JACOBSON, daughter of Leonard Lee JACOBSON and Josephina K. WIRKKALA, on 2 Mar 1961 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA. Elvera was born on 26 Jul 1913 in Woodland, Cowlitz Co., WA.

+ 2852 F viii. Olive Iona CONGER was born on 29 Jan 1900 in Castana, Monona Co., IA, died on 22 Jun 1944 in Grand Island, Hall Co., NE at age 44, and was buried in Jun 1944 in Soldier, Monona Co., IA, Jordan Cemetery.

1409. Adaline CONGER was born on 4 Oct 1854 in Clinton, , OH, died on 18 Jan 1935 in Otego, Jewell Co., KS at age 80, and was buried in Jan 1935 in Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS, Burr Oak Cemetery.

General Notes:
Adaline Conger

PARENTS: James M. Conger and Elizabeth Lowe

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Oct 1855 in IA; 4 Oct 1854 in Clinton, OH by Eric Tingstad.

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth take place?

AKA: Addie; Mrs. Adda Cline in the obituary of her mother.

RESIDENCES: Feb 1911, Mankato, KS
RESIDENCES: As of 28 Mar 1932, Otego, KS

Adaline married James Sylvester CLINE, son of James CLINE and Julia A. UNKNOWN, in Monroe Co., OH. James was born on 11 Dec 1851 in Wayne Co., IN, died on 27 Feb 1923 in Otego, Jewell Co., KS at age 71, and was buried in Feb 1923 in Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS, Burr Oak Cemetery.

+ 2855 M iii. Frank Bates CLINE was born on 2 Jun 1880 in Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS, died on 27 Jun 1938 in Nampa, Canyon Co., ID at age 58, and was buried in Jun 1938 in Caldwell, Canyon Co., ID.

General Notes:
Florrest Cline

SEX: Male

Problem: Was the first name, Florist?

NAME: Florrest "Pete" Cline by Eric Tingstad

1410. Elias Gregory CONGER was born on 27 Apr 1859 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 10 Dec 1934 in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA at age 75.

General Notes:
Elias Gregory Conger

PARENTS: James M. Conger and Elizabeth Lowe

CONFLICT:
Birth: Batch #: 442581, Source Call #:
Abt. 1850, Elias Conger, Belmont Co., Ohio, son of James Conger and Elizabeth Lowe
[Note: If this IGI record reads as listed here, it is obviously in error.
None of the children of James and Elizabeth (Lowe) Conger were born in Belmont Co., OH. The last child to be born in Monroe Co., OH was probably Jane M. Conger, born Abt. 1851 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH. REH]

RELATIONSHIP: According to Maxine Crowell Leonard, Elias Gregory Conger and Rebecca Conger were twins.

RESIDENCES: Feb 1911, Ollie, IA

RESIDENCES: 28 Mar 1932, Ollie, Keokuk Co., Iowa
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: farmer

Elias married Emma Frances RUGGLES, daughter of Enoch RUGGLES and Serepta Van ORSDALL, on 27 Apr 1908. Emma was born on 19 Jul 1889 and died on 6 Sep 1933 at age 44.

+ 2863 M i. Farris Adna CONGER was born on 2 Mar 1909 in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA and died on 26 Oct 1986 in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA at age 77.

+ 2864 M ii. Woodrow Harold CONGER was born on 10 Mar 1913 in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA and died on 31 Aug 1995 at age 82.

Rebecca married William HAINES, son of Hyman HAINES and Jane COMSTOCK, in Apr 1859. William was born on 3 Nov 1849 and died on 26 Jun 1900 at age 50.

+ 2865 F i. Alice HAINES was born on 28 Jan 1883 and died on 20 May 1964 at age 81.

+ 2867 F iii. Jennie Florence HAINES was born on 19 May 1886 in Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS, died on 3 Jul 1961 in New Hampton, Chickasaw Co., IA at age 75, and was buried in Jul 1961 in Alpha, Fayette Co., IA.

General Notes:
Unknown Brogg

Problem: Was his surname, Bragg or Brogg? Brogg, in CFA II, p. 324

RESIDENCES: Sigourney, IA

SPOUSE: Second spouse of Rebecca Conger.

1412. William M. CONGER was born on 16 Aug 1861 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 4 May 1950 in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA at age 88, and was buried on 6 May 1950 in Lyons, Burt Co., NE, Lyons Cemetery.

General Notes:
William M. Conger

PARENTS: James M. Conger and Elizabeth Lowe

AKA: Called, Will

OCCUPATION: farmer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Christian

RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1911, Fairfield, IA
RESIDENCES: Natoma Twp., Osborne, KS
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1932, Lyons, NE
RESIDENCES: As of 4 May 1950, Ollie, IA, living with daughter, Mrs. Wilda Hollingsworth

RELATIONSHIP: Melvina Conger and her brother William M. Conger married siblings, James and Maggie M. Lemon, respectively.

DEATH: 4 May 1950 at Ollie, IA

OBITUARY: Last Rites Held for Wm. Conger
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Piper Funeral Home for William Conger at two o'clock with Rev. H.J. Timmer officiating. Burial was made in Lyons, [NE] cemetery.

William Conger, son of James and Elizabeth Conger, was born near St. Mary's, Missouri, August 16, 1861 and departed this life at Ollie, Iowa, May 4, 1950 at the age of 88 years, 8 months, and 18 days.

Problem: CFA II, p. 235 lists the place of death as, Lyons, NE which doesn't agree with the obituary. CFA II also states that the children were born in Natoma, KS which doesn't agree with information from the Hollingsworth family.

William married Maggie M. LEMON, daughter of Frank LEMON and Mary DAVISON, on 20 Oct 1888 in Osborne Co., KS. Maggie was born on 19 May 1871 in Madison, Dane Co., WI, died on 13 Jan 1936 in Lyons, Burt Co., NE at age 64, and was buried on 15 Jan 1936 in Lyons, Burt Co., NE, Lyons Cemetery.

General Notes:
Maggie M. Lemon

PARENTS: Frank Lemon and Mary Davison

BIRTH: 19 May 1871, near Madison, Dane Co., WI.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Christian

OBITUARY: Mrs. Wm. Conger Dies Suddenly
Mrs. William Conger, age 64, succumbed at her home east of Lyons, [NE], Monday. Her death was due to a heart attack. Mrs. Conger appeared to be in good health and just a short time prior to her death was assisting in the work of culling poultry and complained of being cold and went in the house to get warm. One of the boys went into the house a short time later and found her lying on the floor. Dr. W.C. Keettel was called and upon examination it was found that she had died from a heart attack.

The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the home and from the Presbyterian church in Lyons at w:30 p.m. Rev. L.A. Thompson conducted the services. Interment was made in the Lyons cemetery.

Maggie Lemon, daughter of Frank and Mary Davison Lemon was born near Madison, Wisconsin, May 19, 1871, and departed this life at her home near Lyons, Nebraska, January 13, 1936, at the age of 64 years, 7 months and 25 days.

In childhood she moved with her parents to Osborne county, Kansas, where on October 20, 1888, she was united in marriage to William Conger and to this union four children were born, who with the husband survive. They are Mrs Iilda Hollingsworth of Ollie, Iowa, Mrs. Edna Robley of Lyons and Dail and Darrel at home.

After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Conger moved to Iowa and in 1911 came to this community, where they have since made their home.

Mrs. Conger was reared in the Christian faith and her trust has never wavered. She was a kind and loving wife and mother and though she has been in poor health for a number of years she has been patient and uncomplainin, thinking ever of the loved ones about her.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Sadie, who died in infancy, and two brothers, James and Robert Lemon.

Besides the husband and children she leaves to mourn her loss, four grandchildren, nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends, who will sadly miss her.
(Source: unknown newpaper (probably, Lyons, NE), hand dated, 1950, [Note: 1950 was the year of death of William Conger, not his wife. REH] Conger Confabs, Dec. 1996, p. 74 - furnished by Robert Guilinger, furnished by Willis
Hollingsworth to Maxine Leonard)

2868 M i. Leslie Dail CONGER was born on 20 Jun 1889 in Natoma, Osborne Co., KS and died on 17 Oct 1967 in Lyons, Burt Co., NE at age 78.

General Notes:
Leslie Dail Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Dail; Dale Leslie Conger in CFA II, p. 235

RESIDENCES: Jan 1936 at home of his parents, near Lyons, NE

MILITARY: According to Janine Shirley, he served in WWI, from a WWI Victory Bio book.

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1966, Near Lyons, Burt Co., NE

OCCUPATION: farmer

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, Leslie Dail and Edna Mae Conger married siblings, Helen and Glen Scott Robley, respectively.

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of Leslie Dale and Helen Conger.

Leslie married Helen ROBLEY, daughter of Scott ROBLEY and Nellie BRIZANDINE,. Helen was born on 28 Jul 1902 and died on 5 Feb 1986 at age 83.

+ 2869 F ii. Wilda Marie CONGER was born on 22 Mar 1897 in Natoma Twp., Osborne Co., KS, died on 25 Sep 1969 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA at age 72, and was buried in Sep 1969 in Hedrick, Keokuk Co., IA, Mt. Zion Cemetery.

+ 2870 M iii. Darrell Lemon CONGER was born on 16 Oct 1903 in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA, died on 25 Oct 1966 in Lyons, Burt Co., NE at age 63, and was buried on 28 Oct 1966 in Lyons, Burt Co., NE, Lyons Cemetery.

+ 2871 F iv. Edna Mae CONGER was born on 9 Nov 1909 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA and died on 4 Jun 1999 in Nebraska City, Otoe Co., NE at age 89.

General Notes:
Florence Emma Conger

PARENTS: James M. Conger and Elizabeth Lowe

RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1911, Mrs. Florence Clair, Natoma, KS
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1932, Natoma, KS
RESIDENCES: As of May 1950, Natoma, KS

NAME-CONFLICT: According to Janine Shirley, a grandson claims that her name was, Emma Florence Conger. Janine's mother says she called her, Aunt Florence.

Florence married Walter S. CLAIR, son of James CLAIR and Elizabeth UNKNOWN,. Walter was born in Mar 1869 in Iowa.

General Notes:
Walter S. Clair

OCCUPATION: farmer in Paradise Twp., Rooks Co., KS in 1900

CHILDREN: Walter and Florence Clair had 2 unidentified children that died young.

General Notes:
Orley Conger Clair

NAME-CONFLICT: Orlie C. Clair (CFA II, p. 278); Orley Conger Clair by Janine Shirley.

General Notes:
Melvina Conger

PARENTS: James M. Conger and Elizabeth Lowe

AKA: Janine Shirley, says her nickname was, Mella.

CONFLICT:
Birth: Batch #: 442372, Source Call #:
Abt. 1854, Mella Conger, Belmont Co., OH, daughter of James Conger and Elizabeth Lowe.
[Note: If this IGI record reads as listed here it is obviously in error. None of the children of James and Elizabeth (Lowe) Conger were born in Belmont Co., OH. The last child to be born in Monroe Co., OH was probably Jane M. Conger, born Abt. 1851 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH. REH]

RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1911, Mrs. Mella Lemon, Blair, NE
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1932, Blair, NE
RESIDENCES: As of May 1950, Blair, NE

RELATIONSHIP: Melvina Conger and her brother William M. Conger married siblings, James and Maggie M. Lemon, respectively.

Melvina married James E. LEMON, son of Frank LEMON and Mary DAVISON,. James was born in Aug 1869 in Wisconsin.

General Notes:
James E. Lemon

AKA: Jim

RESIDENCES: 1900, Herman Twp., Washington Co., KS

1418. Stephen CONGER was born on 5 May 1848 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 18 Nov 1915 in Rockville, Bates Co., MO at age 67, and was buried in Nov 1915 in Rockville, Bates Co., MO.

General Notes:
Stephen Conger

COMMENT-CENSUS: This must be the family in the Henry Co., MO 1880 census, although it only shows, Jeanette, age 7. Aaron, David and Viola were born before 1880, but were not listed in the census.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Thelma Gilliland Houck wrote on 18 Jul 1970: "I can remember visiting Grandfather Steven and Grandmother Martha Conger one time. We lived at Hillsdale, Kansas at the time they lived in Missouri. I was five years old. Mother and my brother, Virgil, and myself went by train. We arrived there late afternoon while grandmother was getting the evening meal ready. My brother, Virgil, and I helped Grandfather churn butter in a barrel churn. This was great fun as we had never seen a barrel church. We were out under a tree churning."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 477 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 2878 M ii. Aaron CONGER was born on 7 Jan 1875 in Benton Co., MO, died on 20 Feb 1945 in Stockton, Rooks Co., KS at age 70, and was buried in Feb 1945 in Ash Rock.

+ 2879 M iii. David CONGER was born on 4 Aug 1876 in Clinton, Henry Co., MO and died on 2 Apr 1948 in Neodesha, Wilson Co., KS at age 71.

+ 2880 F iv. Viola Irene CONGER was born on 6 Jan 1878 in Paola, Miami Co., KS, died on 2 Feb 1920 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN at age 42, and was buried in Feb 1920 in Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS.

+ 2881 F v. Hattie May CONGER was born on 23 May 1886 in Paola, Miami Co., KS and died on 15 May 1963 in Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS at age 76.

+ 2882 M vi. Carl CONGER was born on 16 May 1889 in Hillsdale, Miami Co., KS, died on 21 Jan 1941 in Holton, Jackson Co., KS at age 51, and was buried in Jan 1941 in Horton, Brown Co., KS.

2886 F ii. Mary NALLEY was born in Mar 1876 and died on 21 Feb 1878 at age 1.

General Notes:
Lucinda Nalley

Problem: Maxine Crowell Leonard lists the birth date of Lucinda Nalley as Aug 1891. The year must be in error.

1423. Pluma SMITH was born on 29 Jun 1854 in Ohio and died on 3 May 1927 at age 72.

Pluma married David H. DEVORE, son of Daniel DEVORE and Elizabeth WALLACE, about 21 Feb 1875. David was born on 10 Dec 1859 in Ohio and died on 30 Sep 1961 at age 101.

General Notes:
David H. Devore

Problem: What was the date of marriage, CFA II, p. 424 lists, 21 Feb 1878?
Others have listed 21 Feb 1875.

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 222/224
David H. Devore, 20, OH OH OH; Pluma, 24, w, OH OH OH
Emmadela, 1, d, OH OH OH
Sarah Smith, 54, mil, OH VA MD
(Furnished by REH)

2891 M ii. Alexander DEVORE was born on 2 Nov 1882 and died on 8 May 1956 at age 73.

1424. Benoni O. ALLEN was born on 9 Oct 1848 in Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 12 Aug 1917 in Bristol Twp., Morgan Co., OH at age 68, and was buried on 14 Aug 1917 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

General Notes:
Benoni O. Allen

BIBLE: Furnished by Zeta Young
BIRTHS
Parents
Benoni Allen, born Oct. 9, 1845
Sarah A. Allen " Apr. 10, 1850
Children
Mary Ellen Allen, born Feb. 21, 1870
Charles Winent Allen " Apr. 14, 1874
Lewis Olen Allen " Mar. 17, 1879
Lily Myrtle Allen " Mar. 18, 1882
Lizzie Sieusettie May Allen " Sep. 12, 1884
[sic, letter or letters after the double "tt" not clear could be "u" or "ie"]
Grandchildren
Vinnie Hazel Cordray Feb 6 - 1887
Anna Pearl Cordray Aug 16 - 1889
Odas Winifred Cordray Feb 6 - 1890
Vera Bernice Young Jan 16 - 1911
Carlos Raymond Young Apr 15 - 1922

OBITUARY: B.O. Allen Dead
The death of Benoni O. Allen mention of whose illness had been made at different times, occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Cordray, near Reinersville, [OH], Sunday morning at four o'clock. Mr. Allen had been in failing health for several years, suffering with spinal trouble.

He leaves two daughters -- Mrs. Cordray mentioned, and Mrs. Wesley A. Young of McConnelsville.

His wife died in March 1916.

Four brothers and two sisters survive him -- Zachariah Allen, Mrs. Elizabeth Phillis, and Mrs. Rilla Berkheimer, all of Reinersville neighborhood; Van Allen of Centerville, and George and Dennis Allen of Cumberland vicinity.

The deceased was in his 69th year.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at Cross Roads church, and interment was made in the cemetery there.
(Source: undated, Morgan Co., OH newspaper - furnished by Zeta Young)

Benoni married Sarah A. GRANDSTAFF, daughter of James GRANDSTAFF and Rachel SUTTON, on 29 Oct 1868 in Morgan Co., OH. Sarah was born on 10 Apr 1850 in Ohio and died in Mar 1916 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH at age 65.

+ 2893 F i. Mary Ellen ALLEN was born on 21 Feb 1870 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 5 Jan 1919 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH at age 48, and was buried on 7 Jan 1919 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

2894 M ii. Charles W. ALLEN was born on 14 Apr 1874 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died on 13 May 1875 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH at age 1.

General Notes:
Charles W. Allen

NAME: Middle name was probably, Winent, from the birth page of the Family Bible.

2895 M iii. Lewis Olen ALLEN was born on 17 Mar 1879 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died on 13 Oct 1892 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH at age 13.

General Notes:
Lewis Olen Allen

ADOPTION: According to Zeta Young, the census shows he was adopted.

DEATH: Died in a buggy accident

AKA: Called, Olen, in his obituary

DEATH: An adopted son of Benjamin [sic] Allen near Hackney, fell from a wagon on Thursday of last week and broke his neck, dying instantly. He was thirteen years of age.
(Source: undated Morgan Co., OH newspaper - furnished by Zeta Young)

OBITUARY:
Olen Allen, adopted son of Benoni and Sarah Allen, was born March 17th 1879 and departed this life Oct. 13, [18]'92, aged 13y, 6m, 27d.

He leaves a father, mother and two brothers to mourn for him.

He is gone from us forever. We never again shall see his smiling face not hear his cheerful voice calling us to join in his merriment; but, kind friends and sorrowing relatives, let us be comforted by the hope that he is safe in the arms of a dear Savior who has said: "Suffer little children to come unto me, for such is the kingdom of heaven." Let it comfort us to know that he is done with the troubles and trials of this world. He has finished his mission on earth and has gone to that home prepared for him in heaven.

Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,
From which none ever wake to weep.
A calm and undisturbed repose,
Unbroken by the last of foes.
(Source: undated Morgan Co., OH newspaper - furnished by Zeta Young)

2896 F iv. Lily Myrtle ALLEN was born on 18 Mar 1882 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died on 13 Oct 1882 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH.

+ 2897 F v. Lizzie Sieusettie May ALLEN was born on 12 Sep 1884 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 23 Aug 1951 in Morgan Co., OH at age 66, and was buried in Aug 1951 in Mc Connelsville, Morgan Co., OH, Mc Connelsville Cemetery.

1425. Mary Jane ALLEN was born on 15 Feb 1850 in Morgan Co., OH, died on 10 Apr 1898 in Morgan Co., OH at age 48, and was buried in Apr 1898 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Jane Allen

Problem: 10 Apr 1850 has been listed; A birth date of 15 Feb 1849 has also been listed. Her obituary clearly states she was born on 15 Feb 1850.

CENSUS: 1850, listed as age, 3/12. 1860 census lists age, 9.

OBITUARY:
Mary Jane Lawrence, nee Allen, was born February 15th, 1850, and died April 10th, 1898. She was united in marriage to Isaac P. Lawrence, Dec. 4th, 1867. She was the mother of eight children, 7 of whom survive. Deceased was an exemplary wife, a kind mother, and a an amiable and esteemed neighbor. The people generally sympathize with the bereaved husband and children, thus left to mourn their irreparable loss.
(Source: undated Morgan Co., OH newspaper - furnished by Zeta Young)

Mary married Isaac P. LAWRENCE, son of Ambrose LAWRENCE and Elizabeth CARNES, on 4 Dec 1867 in Morgan Co., OH. Isaac was born in Mar 1846 in Bristol Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died on 7 Sep 1900 in Bristol Twp., Morgan Co., OH at age 54.

2898 M i. John LAWRENCE was born in 1873 in Bristol Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died in 1891 at age 18.

2899 M ii. William Henry LAWRENCE was born on 20 Nov 1871 in Bristol Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 9 Feb 1945 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH at age 73, and was buried in Feb 1945 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, Greenlawn Cemetery.

2900 M iii. Benjamin Benoni LAWRENCE was born in 1875 in Bristol Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 9 Jul 1907 in Olive Twp., Noble Co., OH at age 32, and was buried in Jul 1907 in Olive Twp., Noble Co., OH, Olive Cemetery.

2901 F iv. Mary Elizabeth LAWRENCE was born on 10 Apr 1877 in Bristol Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died in Aug 1956 in Guernsey Co., OH at age 79, and was buried in Aug 1956 in Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH, Cambridge Cemetery.

2902 F v. Cora Dell LAWRENCE was born on 15 Jul 1879 in Bristol Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 27 Dec 1945 in Morgan Co., OH at age 66, and was buried in Dec 1945 in Reinersville, Morgan Co., OH, Reinersville Cemetery.

+ 2903 M vi. Pearley Cleveland LAWRENCE was born on 15 Sep 1884 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 7 Jun 1963 in Sharon, Noble Co., OH at age 78, and was buried in Jun 1963 in Sharon, Noble Co., OH.

2904 F vii. Daisy Myrtle LAWRENCE was born in Aug 1886 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 14 Jun 1917 in Dudley, Noble Co., OH at age 30, and was buried in Jun 1917 in Dudley, Noble Co., OH.

+ 2905 F viii. Lesta Mae LAWRENCE was born on 29 Mar 1890 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 5 Jun 1957 in Wickenburg, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 67, and was buried in Jun 1957 in Caldwell, Noble Co., OH, Olive Cemetery.

1426. Stephen J. ALLEN was born on 21 Sep 1851 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 1 Dec 1881 in Morgan Co., OH at age 30, and was buried in Dec 1881 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

General Notes:
Stephen J. Allen

MARRIAGE: 24 Jun 1876, Martha Fitch signed for Cora. Vol. F, p. 598

Census: 1880, in Morgan Co., OH, Center Twp.
Stephen J. Allen, 28, farmer, OH OH OH; Cora A., 20, OH OH OH
Charles H., son, 3, OH OH OH
Mollie Powers, sil, 13, OH OH OH, student
(Furnished by Zeta Young)

Stephen married Cora A. GILMORE, daughter of Hamilton L. GILMORE and Martha A. HENRY, on 24 Jun 1876 in Morgan Co., OH. Cora was born in 1860 in Ohio and died on 26 Mar 1940 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH at age 80.

General Notes:
Cora A. Gilmore

MARRIAGE: Cora A. Allen married 2nd, John R. Phillis on 20 Nov 1886 in Morgan Co. OH. Book F

DEATH: 26 Mar 1940 at Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cora Phillis.
(Source: Death Record Book, 1908-1952 - furnished by Zeta Young)

2907 M ii. Lewis ALLEN was born on 16 Jun 1881 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH.

1427. William Henry ALLEN was born in 1853 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died on 4 Mar 1896 in Morgan Co., OH at age 43.

General Notes:
William Henry Allen

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, William Henry Allen and John Warner Allen, Jr. married sisters, Mary Orena Hutchins and Hannah Frances Hutchins, respectively.

William married Mary Orena HUTCHINS, daughter of Shubal HUTCHINS and Eliza PHILLIS, on 12 Dec 1882 in Morgan Co., OH. Mary was born on 9 Sep 1861 in Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 2 Sep 1904 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH at age 42, and was buried in Sep 1904 in Morgan Co., OH, Centerville Cemetery.

2908 F i. Alta Arbella ALLEN was born on 6 Dec 1883 in Morgan Co., OH and died on 3 Aug 1952 at age 68.

2909 M ii. Stephen Evangelist ALLEN was born on 5 Mar 1885 in Morgan Co., OH, died on 4 Jul 1975 in Beverly, Washington Co., OH at age 90, and was buried in Jul 1975 in Morgan Co., OH, Centerville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Stephen Evangelist Allen

NEVER_MARRIED: Never married.

AKA: Stevan; Stephen Allen in SSDI

SSN:
Individual: Allen, Stephen
Social Security #: 277-26-5025
Issued in: Ohio
Birth date: Mar 5, 1885
Death date: Jun 1975
Residence code: Ohio
ZIP Code of last known residence: 45715
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Beverly, Ohio
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 15, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.5883.22]

1429. Dennis ALLEN was born in Sep 1856 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 2 Jun 1936 in Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., OH at age 79, and was buried in Jun 1936 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

General Notes:
Dennis Allen

MARRIAGE: Vol. F

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1917, Cumberland, OH area.

Dennis married Maria Ellen MAHONEY on 18 Sep 1881 in Morgan Co., OH. Maria was born about 29 Feb 1868.

General Notes:
Maria Ellen Mahoney

Problem: A birth date of 30 Feb 1868 has been listed. This month never has 30 days.

2916 F ii. Mary Elizabeth ALLEN was born on 5 Feb 1886 and died on 19 Oct 1981 at age 95.

1430. George Washington ALLEN was born on 10 Apr 1858 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died on 7 Jul 1935 in Morgan Co., OH at age 77.

General Notes:
George Washington Allen

MARRIAGE: Vol. F

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1917, Cumberland, OH area.

George married Lucinda SHRIVER, daughter of John SHRIVER and Lydia UNKNOWN, on 27 Dec 1881 in Morgan Co., OH. Lucinda was born in 1857.

2919 M i. Clarence ALLEN was born on 4 Oct 1881 in Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., OH.

Clarence married Cora ATKINSON, daughter of John ATKINSON and Harriet ATKINS, on 3 May 1904 in Morgan Co., OH. Cora was born on 4 Oct 1878 in Bristol Twp., Morgan Co., OH.

+ 2920 F ii. Blanche ALLEN was born in 1889 in Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., OH.

2921 M iii. William H. ALLEN was born on 15 Jun 1892, died on 27 Aug 1986 at age 94, and was buried in Aug 1986 in Duncan Falls, Muskingum Co., OH.

General Notes:
William H. Allen

SSN:
Individual: Allen, William
Social Security #: 277-26-5247
Issued in: Ohio
Birth date: Jun 15, 1892
Death date: Aug 1986
Residence code: Ohio
ZIP Code of last known residence: 43701
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Zanesville, Ohio
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 15, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.5925.26]

2923 M v. Perley ALLEN was born on 31 Jan 1898, died on 1 Aug 1986 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH at age 88, and was buried in Aug 1986 in Duncan Falls, Muskingum Co., OH.

1432. John Warner ALLEN Jr. was born on 2 Apr 1862 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 27 Mar 1908 in Reinersville, Morgan Co., OH at age 45, and was buried in Mar 1908 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Warner Allen, Jr.

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, William Henry Allen and John Warner Allen, Jr. married sisters, Mary Orena Hutchins and Hannah Frances Hutchins, respectively.

MARRIAGE: Vol. F

John married Hannah Francis HUTCHINS, daughter of Shubal HUTCHINS and Eliza PHILLIS, on 28 Sep 1888 in Morgan Co., OH. Hannah was born on 22 Oct 1870 in Morgan Co., OH, died on 28 Jun 1944 in Reinersville, Morgan Co., OH at age 73, and was buried in Jun 1944 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

General Notes:
Hannah Francis Hutchins

NAME-CONFLICT: Francis Hutchins on the marriage records of her daughters, Edna and Mabel; Hannah Frances Hutchins.

2924 F i. Edna Vanillea ALLEN was born on 31 Mar 1889 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died in 1922 at age 33.

General Notes:
Mabel Allen

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth take place?

RELATIONSHIP: Mabel and William Allen were twins.

AKA: Mabel Allen on marriage record.

2927 F iv. Orena Grace ALLEN was born on 6 Dec 1894 and died on 24 Aug 1980 at age 85.

Orena married Henry Wood ASHTON, son of James ASHTON and Alice FOX, on 24 Dec 1912 in Morgan Co., OH. Henry was born about 28 Dec 1890 in Meigs Twp., Morgan Co., OH.

General Notes:
Henry Wood Ashton

MARRIAGE: On 24 Dec 1912 in Morgan Co., OH, Henry Wood Ashton, 22 years old, born 28 Dec 1890 in Meigs Twp, s/o James Ashton and Alice Fox married Orena Grace Allen, 18 years old, born 6 Dec 1894, d/o George [sic] Warner Allen and Francis Hutchins.
(Source: Morgan Co., OH Marriage Book J - furnished by Zetz Young)

2928 M v. Dewey ALLEN was born in 1898, died in 1972 at age 74, and was buried in 1972 in Bristol Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Watson Cemetery.

General Notes:
Dewey Allen

SSN: Is this SSDI record for this particular Dewey Allen?
Individual: Allen, Dewey
Social Security #: 273-12-7227
Issued in: Ohio
Birth date: May 25, 1898
Death date: Feb 1972
Residence code: Ohio
ZIP Code of last known residence: 45715
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Beverly, Ohio
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 15, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.5482.101]

1433. Elizabeth Ann ALLEN was born on 17 Apr 1865 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 30 Dec 1947 in Reinersville, Morgan Co., OH at age 82, and was buried in Jan 1948 in Reinersville, Morgan Co., OH, Reinersville Cemetery.

General Notes: RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1917, Mrs. Elizabeth Phillis of the Reinersville, OH area.

Elizabeth married Charles PHILLIS, son of John B. PHILLIS and Catherine STEFFEY, on 11 Dec 1884. Charles was born in 1865 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died in 1951 at age 86.

1435. Emanuel ALLEN was born on 11 Sep 1869 in Meigs Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died on 13 Nov 1908 at age 39.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: Emanuel and Evangalist Allen were twins.

HEALTH_HISTORY: Lung Trouble

Emanuel married Maude PRYOR. Maude was born in 1874 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 25 Mar 1936 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH at age 62, and was buried in Mar 1936 in Morgan Co., OH, Smith Chapel Cemetery.

2936 M i. Harry Wayne ALLEN was born on 7 Apr 1904, died in Mar 1966 at age 61, and was buried in Mar 1966 in Morgan Co., OH, Smith Chapel Cemetery.

General Notes:
Harry Wayne Allen

SSN:
Individual: Allen, Harry
Social Security #: 283-30-3258
Issued in: Ohio
Birth date: Apr 7, 1904
Death date: Mar 1966
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 15, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.5598.180]

1436. Evangalist ALLEN was born about 11 Aug 1869 in Meigs Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 15 Feb 1940 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH about age 70, and was buried in Feb 1940 in Morgan Co., OH, Centerville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Evangalist Allen

Problem: Was the date of birth, 11 Sep 1869 or as listed by Zeta Young, 11 Aug 1869?

RELATIONSHIP: Emanuel and Evangalist Allen were twins.

AKA: Van Allen in the obituary of Benoni O. Allen

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1917, Centerville, OH

MARRIAGE: On 3 Aug 1902, in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Evangelist Allen, age 33, born on 11 Aug 1869 in Morgan Co., OH, s/o John Allen and Mary Conger was married to Orena A. Houke, age 29, born 23 Jun 1873 in Morgan Co., OH, d/o John W. Houke and Caroline Phillis. The marriage was performed by G.K. Phillis, J.P.
(Source: Book H, p. 266, No. 529 - furnished by Zeta Young)

Evangalist married Orena Alice HOUKE, daughter of John W. HOUKE and Caroline PHILLIS, on 3 Aug 1902 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH. Orena was born in 1873 in Morgan Co., OH, died in 1958 in Morgan Co., OH at age 85, and was buried in 1958 in Morgan Co., OH, Centerville Cemetery.

2937 F i. Bertha Faye HOUKE was born on 26 Nov 1903, died on 29 Aug 1904, and was buried in Aug 1904 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Centerville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Dale H. Houke

QUESTION: Were Dale and Mildred Allen both born in 1908?

General Notes:
Mildred Houke

QUESTION: Were Dale and Mildred Allen both born in 1908?

1438. Orilla W. ALLEN was born about 24 Feb 1873 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died in 1957 in Morgan Co., OH about age 84, and was buried in 1957 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

General Notes:
Orilla W. Allen

AKA: Orilla W. Allen; Arvilla; Arilla M. Allen and Aurilla Allen by Zeta Young. Rilla Berkheimer in the obituary of Benoni O. Allen.

Problem: Zeta Young lists the birth date as, 24 Feb 1873 in Center Twp., Morgan Co. OH, from Book 1, p. 124. The cemetery lists, 1874.

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1917, Mrs. Rilla Berkheimer of the Reinersville, OH area.

Orilla married Charles Okey BURKHEIMER, son of Lemuel BURKHEIMER and Mary FALLWOOD, on 5 Jul 1905. Charles was born on 22 Mar 1880 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 24 May 1936 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH at age 56, and was buried in May 1936 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH.

General Notes:
Charles Okey Burkheimer

AKA: Oke; Berkheimer in the obituary of Benoni O. Allen

2940 F i. Lillian BURKHEIMER was born on 30 Oct 1894 and died on 14 Nov 1982 at age 88.

2942 M iii. Glenn Leo BURKHEIMER was born on 28 Sep 1908 and died on 2 Jan 1957 at age 48.

2943 F iv. Vera Opal BURKHEIMER was born in 1909 and died on 8 Feb 1916 at age 7.

2944 M v. Edger Q. BURKHEIMER was born on 7 Oct 1912 and died on 17 Jan 1963 at age 50.

2945 M vi. Charles R. BURKHEIMER was born on 30 May 1916, died on 11 Aug 1941 at age 25, and was buried in Aug 1941 in Canton, Stark Co., OH, Canton Cemetery.

2946 M vii. Leanard Clifford BURKHEIMER was born on 20 Oct 1919 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH.

1442. Matilda CONGER was born on 19 Feb 1868 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died on 25 Sep 1920 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH at age 52.

General Notes:
Matilda Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Matilda and Melissa Conger were twins

RELATIONSHIP: Matilda Conger was the ggrandmother of researcher, Cindy Steenfott.

Matilda married Franklin Augustus HARRIS, son of Ezra HARRIS and Hester STEWART, on 14 Sep 1886 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH. Franklin was born on 9 Jun 1859 in Noble Co., OH and died on 21 Apr 1940 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH at age 80.

General Notes:
Franklin Augustus Harris

HOBBIES: Very good banjo player. Taught Lena Harris how to play.

+ 2947 M i. Charles Edward HARRIS was born on 1 Nov 1887 in Morgan Co., OH, died on 12 Dec 1969 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH at age 82, and was buried in Dec 1969 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, Greenwood Cemetery.

2948 M ii. Burnis Benoni HARRIS was born in 1889 in Ohio, died on 30 Oct 1980 in New Concord, Muskingum Co., OH at age 91, and was buried in Nov 1980 in Junction City, Perry Co., OH, New Lebanon Cemetery.

2949 M iii. Dewey Ottis HARRIS was born on 24 Nov 1891 and died in May 1974 in Muskingum Co., OH at age 82.

2951 M v. Cecil Vernon HARRIS was born in 1895 in Ohio and died in 1959 at age 64.

2952 M vi. Landon M. HARRIS was born in 1894 and died on 2 Jul 1947 at age 53.

2953 M vii. Basil Finley HARRIS was born in 1897 and died on 25 Apr 1979 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH at age 82.

2954 M viii. Earl Frances HARRIS was born on 1 Oct 1912 in Ohio and died on 6 Dec 1944 in France at age 32.

1446. Huldah CONGER was born on 22 Apr 1852 in Lewisville, Monroe Co., OH and died on 1 Sep 1919 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH at age 67.

Huldah married William James DEARTH, son of James Millison DEARTH and Mary Ellen BISHOP, on 19 Oct 1871 in Edwina, Monroe Co., OH. William was born on 22 May 1851 and died on 22 Oct 1940 at age 89.

2956 M i. James Millison DEARTH was born on 22 Sep 1872 and died on 9 Sep 1924 at age 51.

2957 F ii. Rosetta Jane DEARTH was born on 2 Mar 1874 and died on 8 Jun 1946 at age 72.

2958 F iii. Mary Ellen DEARTH was born on 7 Jul 1875 in Edwina, Monroe Co., OH, died on 23 Dec 1953 in Wilkensburg, Allegheny Co., PA at age 78, and was buried in Dec 1953 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.

2959 F iv. Sena Elizabeth DEARTH was born on 20 Mar 1878 in Edwina, Monroe Co., OH and died on 22 Sep 1950 at age 72.

General Notes:
Isaac A. Moose

SPOUSE: Isaac A. Moose was the 2nd husband of Sena Elizabeth Dearth.

2960 M v. Aaron Winfield DEARTH was born on 25 Dec 1880 and died on 12 Mar 1950 at age 69.

2961 F vi. Myrtle Lillie DEARTH was born on 23 Mar 1893 and died on 1 Aug 1966 at age 73.

1451. Joseph Maurice CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1861 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 18 Apr 1930 in Warren, Trumbull Co., OH at age 69.

General Notes:
Joseph Maurice Conger

Problem: Was he Joseph Morris Conger or Joseph Maurice Conger? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists both. She lists, Joseph Morris Conger in CFA II, p. 151.

MARRIAGE: 13 Nov 1880, Monroe Co., OH, from a marriage record in possession of Robert V. Wood. Signed his name, Joseph Maurice Conger on his marriage license, according to Robert V. Wood.

Joseph married Hannah Mariah MACKEY, daughter of Matthew MACKEY and Melissa WINDLAN, on 13 Nov 1880 in Monroe Co., OH. Hannah was born on 11 Feb 1858 in Graysville, Monroe Co., OH, died on 1 Jun 1946 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH at age 88, and was buried in Jun 1946 in Warren, Trumbull Co., OH.

General Notes:
Hannah Mariah Mackey

BIRTH: 11 Feb 1858, near Graysville, Monore Co., OH

PARENTS-CENSUS: According to Robert V. Wood her parents, Matthew and Melissa Mackey were listed in the 1850, 1860 and 1880 census of Monroe Co., OH.

+ 2962 F i. Mary Melissa CONGER was born on 6 Aug 1881 in Washington Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 2 Oct 1965 in Butler, Butler Co., PA at age 84, and was buried in Oct 1965 in Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, Arlington National Cemetery.

+ 2963 F ii. Maud Ella May CONGER was born on 3 Sep 1884 in Nodaway Co., MO and died on 18 Nov 1971 in Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT at age 87.

+ 2964 F iii. Ottice Anna Bell CONGER was born on 13 Dec 1886 in Lewisville, Monroe Co., OH.

1454. John B. SMITH was born in Nov 1861 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, died in 1934 at age 73, and was buried in 1934 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, Oaklawn Cemetery.

John married Melissa Jane NALLEY, daughter of James Levi NALLEY and Louisa BAKER, on 17 Jan 1890. Melissa was born in 1862 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, died in 1946 at age 84, and was buried in 1946 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, Oaklawn Cemetery.

2965 U i. Alva A. SMITH was born on 21 Jul 1890 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 25 Aug 1913 at age 23.

+ 2966 M ii. Ernest Otto SMITH was born on 30 Jan 1892 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 22 Jan 1975 in Weston, Lewis Co., WV at age 82.

2967 M iii. Harry Edward SMITH was born in 1895 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died in 1969 at age 74.

2968 F iv. Nora Ellen SMITH was born on 9 Apr 1898 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 3 Aug 1981 at age 83.

General Notes:
Louisa J. Conger

CENSUS: 1900, in Monroe Co., OH, Washington, Twp.
John and Mary Jane Conger and daughter Louisa.
[Note: not a complete extraction as far as the names and data on the family members. REH]

1463. John CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1870 in Washington Co., OH and died on 18 Jan 1953 in Dalzell, Washington Co., OH at age 82.

General Notes:
John Conger

CONFLICT: It has been reported that John Conger was born 28 Nov 1870 and that he was the son of Stephen Jackson Conger and Mary Smith (her middle name was not given). This birth date was 8 years after the death of Stephen Jackson Conger. Then whose son was John Conger? Robert Guilinger thinks that John was probably the son of Mary Jane Smith by her second marriage to John Conger the brother of her first husband.

Problem: Was in born in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH or in Washington Co, OH?
Robert Gulinger lists, Washington Co., OH.

John married Olive Mae DEARTH, daughter of James Maurice DEARTH and Mary Elizabeth WARFIELD, on 24 Dec 1899. Olive was born on 6 Jul 1879 and died on 24 Mar 1939 at age 59.

+ 2974 M i. Harley Ervin CONGER was born on 14 Jan 1903 in Dalzell, Washington Co., OH, died on 3 Dec 1979 in Wadsworth, Medina Co., OH at age 76, and was buried in Dec 1979 in Universalist Cemetery.

+ 2975 F ii. Nellie Leota CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1905 in Dalzell, Washington Co., OH and died on 31 Oct 1996 at age 91.

+ 2976 M iii. Lloyd Vernon CONGER was born on 27 Nov 1907 in Dalzell, Washington Co., OH.

2977 M iv. Wilbur K. CONGER was born on 23 Nov 1911 in Dalzell, Washington Co., OH and died in Nov 1984 in Ohio at age 73.

General Notes:
Wilbur K. Conger

AKA: Curly

NEVER_MARRIED: He never married

SS Death Index: Wilbur Conger; b. 23 Nov 1911; issued: OH; d. Nov 1984;
last place of residence: OH; zipcode: 43050; SSN: 290-12-0629
Zipcode 43050 includes Mount Vernon, Knox, OH and various other locations in Knox Co., OH

1464. Stephen Jackson CONGER was born on 22 May 1855 in Graysville, Monroe Co., OH, died on 20 Jan 1920 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH at age 64, and was buried in Jan 1920 in Memorial Cemetery.

General Notes:
Stephen Jackson Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger and Rachel Smith

AKA: Jackson Conger in the 1860 census of Monroe Co., OH

CENSUS: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 1154/1154, page 166, 20 Jul 1860
Aaron Smith, 30, m. farmer, /200, OH; Rachel, 25, f. domestic, OH
Eliza, 7, f. OH; Julia, 6, f. OH; Samuel, 5, m. OH; Howard, 3, m. OH
Sarah, 1, f. OH
Mary Smith, 61, f. domestic 1200/200, VA
David Smith, 14, m. OH
Jackson Conger, 5, m. OH
[Note: Mary Smith was the grandmother of Jackson Conger and David and Aaron Smith were probably his uncles. The mother of Jackson Conger, Rachel (Smith) Conger, died in 1855 and it appears he was living with his grandmother at the time of the census. REH]

OCCUPATION: carpenter

Stephen married Luticia Alcena HARTSHORN, daughter of William Wallace HARTSHORN and Sarah VARNER, about 1882. Luticia was born about 18 May 1861 in Graysville, Monroe Co., OH and died on 16 Feb 1928 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH about age 66.

General Notes:
Luticia Alcena Hartshorn

NAME-CONFLICT: Tacy A. Hartshorn by Catharine Fedorchak in 17 Jul 1981 column in The Spirit of Democracy; Tacey Alcena Hartshorn (CFA I, p. 479); Luticia A. Hartshorn. Lutitia Alcene Hartshorn

Problem: A birth date of 18 May 1861 has been listed. This doesn't agree with the 1860 and 1870 census of Monroe Co., OH which indicates that this person was probably born, Abt. 1859.

Problem: What was the name of this person? She was listed as Luticia A. Hartshorn, age 1, born in Ohio, in the 1860 census and as, Tacy A., age 11, in the 1870 census. Others have said her name was Tacey Alcena Hartshorn. Both Tacy and Tacey were probably nicknames for, Luticia.

RESIDENCES: All Hartshorn family members lived very close to each other in Wayne Township, Monroe Co., OH at the time of the 1860 and 1870 census.

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 1222/1222 (P.O. Stafford) 25 Jul
1860, p. 177, Sheet 317
William Hartshorn, 22, m. farmer, /50 OH; Sarah, 21, f. domestic, OH
Luticia A., 1, f. OH

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp. 17-17
Samuel Hartshorn, 58, VA, farmer; Susanah, 58, OH, keep house
Sephas, 21, OH, farm work; Samuel, 16, OH, farm work
Tacy A., 11, OH, help grandmother
Mary Fogle, 17, OH, teach school

QUESTION: Where were the parents of Luticia Alcena Hartshorn at the time of the 1870 census? She was living with her Hartshorn grandparents.

+ 2978 F i. Cora Della CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1883 in Graysville, Monroe Co., OH, died on 25 May 1957 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH at age 74, and was buried in May 1957 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH, Ashland City Cemetery.

2979 M ii. William Coleman CONGER was born on 26 Jun 1884 in Graysville, Monroe Co., OH and died on 22 Mar 1955 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH at age 70.

General Notes:
William Coleman Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Jackson Conger and Luticia Alcena Hartshorn

OCCUPATION: Tool Dresser in oil fields; other job later in life. (CFA I, p. 479)

William married Bessie I. HUNTER on 8 Mar 1919 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

+ 2980 F iii. Mary Viola CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1886 in Graysville, Monroe Co., OH and died on 4 Jul 1964 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH at age 77.

2981 M iv. Clyde Oscar CONGER was born on 15 Dec 1888 in Graysville, Monroe Co., OH and died on 16 Feb 1947 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella Co., MI at age 58.

General Notes:
Clyde Oscar Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Jackson Conger and Luticia Alcena Hartshorn

OCCUPATION: Tool Dresser in oil fields; other job later in life.

NEVER-MARRIED: Never married.

2982 F v. Bessie Ethel CONGER was born on 30 Dec 1890 in Graysville, Monroe Co., OH and died on 8 Jan 1940 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH at age 49.

General Notes:
Bessie Ethel Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Jackson Conger and Luticia Alcena Hartshorn

General Notes:
Isaac Newton Booth

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue.

SPOUSE: Isaac Newton Booth was the 2nd husband of Bessie Ethel Conger.

AKA: Ike

+ 2983 M vi. Lester Otto CONGER was born on 9 Mar 1892 in Graysville, Monroe Co., OH and died on 16 Jul 1966 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH at age 74.

2984 F vii. Rose May CONGER was born on 28 May 1894 in Graysville, Monroe Co., OH and died on 20 Jun 1924 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH at age 30.

2985 M viii. Archie Aulden CONGER was born on 21 Sep 1896 in Graysville, Monroe Co., OH and died on 11 Apr 1958 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella Co., MI at age 61.

General Notes:
Archie Aulden Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Jackson Conger and Luticia Alcena Hartshorn

OCCUPATION: Tool Dresser in oil fields; mechanic; other job later in life.

OCCUPATION: At the time of his death, retired owner of a billard parlor.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p., 479 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

NO_ISSUE: He had no issue.

AKA: Aulden Archer "Jim" Conger by Derick S. Hartshorn.

2986 F ix. Ada Audrey CONGER was born on 16 Oct 1898 in Graysville, Monroe Co., OH.

1465. Samuel CONGER was born about 1874 in Monroe Co., OH and died about 1926 about age 52.

Samuel married Hannah PIATT, daughter of John PIATT and Mary TRUAX,. Hannah died about 1910.

+ 2989 M iii. Simeon William CONGER was born on 15 Jul 1900 in Ripley, Jackson Co., WV and died on 24 Jun 1988 at age 87.

1466. David M. CONGER was born in 1864 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., VA and died about 1941 about age 77.

General Notes:
David M. Conger

DEATH-PROBLEM: Was the date of death, 1905 or as listed in CFA II, p. 78, 1941?

2999 F vii. Cora CONGER was born on 16 Jan 1896 and died on 2 Jan 1973 at age 76.

1467. Hannah CONGER was born between 1865 and 1867 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV and died in 1905.

General Notes:
Hannah Conger

AKA: Sis, CFA II, p. 372

BIRTH: Birth year of 1867 and 1865, in CFA II, p. 372, have been listed.

+ 3001 M ii. George William MADDOX was born on 13 Oct 1888 and died on 7 May 1976 at age 87.

3003 F iv. Pearl MADDOX was born on 25 Aug 1892 and died on 3 Dec 1979 at age 87.

3004 M v. Harry MADDOX was born on 28 Oct 1894 and died on 24 Mar 1980 at age 85.

General Notes:
Harry Maddox

SSN:
Individual: Maddox, Harry
Social Security #: 232-22-0415
SS# issued in: West Virginia or North Carolina
Birth date: Oct 28, 1894
Death date: Mar 1980
Residence code: West Virginia
ZIP Code of last known residence: 25275
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Sandyville, West Virginia
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 25271
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Ripley, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 30, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.3168.119]

3008 F ix. Marie MADDOX was born on 14 Apr 1905 and died on 22 Dec 1976 at age 71.

1468. Charles Ulysiss CONGER was born on 31 Oct 1870 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV and died on 24 Nov 1941 in Drift Run, Jackson Co., WV at age 71.

General Notes:
Charles Ulysiss Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger and Mary Jane Baker

Problem: A birth date of 9 Nov 1869 for Charles E. Conger has been listed. CFA II, lists, Charles Ulysiss Conger, b. 31 Oct 1870 at Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV, d. 24 Nov 1941 at Drift Run, WV.

OCCUPATION: Farmer

MARRIAGE: 28 Mar 1895 at Drift Run Methodist Church
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 66 - Maxine Crowell Leonard) .
DEATH-QUESTION: In what county is Drift Run, WV?

Charles married Marilla Virginia PRICE, daughter of Daniel PRICE and Lavine CONDWAY, on 28 Mar 1895 in Drift Run, Jackson Co., WV. Marilla was born on 3 Mar 1878 in Jackson Co., WV.

General Notes:
Marilla Virginia Price

AKA: Virginia Marcella Price in CFA II, p. 217. Marilla Virginia Price, CFA II, p. 66.

OCCUPATION: Midwife in Sandyville, WV

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Always available to everyone's needs

3009 M i. Bertha Estella CONGER was born on 14 Jun 1897 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV and died on 23 Dec 1979 at age 82.

3010 M ii. Clyde Henry CONGER was born on 31 Mar 1899 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV and died on 17 Oct 1979 at age 80.

General Notes:
Clyde Henry Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Clyde
Social Security #: 234-03-7382
SS# issued in: West Virginia
Birth date: Mar 31, 1899
Death date: Oct 1979
Residence code: West Virginia
ZIP Code of last known residence: 26105
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Vienna, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 1, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48091.59]

Clyde married Louise R. HINZELMAN on 28 Apr 1923. Louise was born on 11 Sep 1899 and died in Sep 1986 at age 87.

General Notes:
Louise R. Hinzelman

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Louise
Social Security #: 234-96-3163
SS# issued in: West Virginia
Birth date: Sep 11, 1899
Death date: Sep 1986
Residence code: West Virginia
ZIP Code of last known residence: 26105
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Vienna, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 1, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48095.50]

3011 F iii. Ivy Lovina CONGER was born on 14 May 1901 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV and died on 21 Sep 1910 at age 9.

+ 3012 F iv. Marie Rachel CONGER was born on 26 Aug 1904 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV, died on 30 Sep 1986 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 82, and was buried in Oct 1986 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

+ 3013 M v. Lawrence Richard CONGER Sr. was born on 7 Feb 1907 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV and died on 23 Oct 1977 at age 70.

3014 F vi. Martha Samantha CONGER was born on 15 May 1909 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV and died on 4 Jul 1986 at age 77.

+ 3015 M vii. Teddy Elias CONGER was born on 14 Apr 1912 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV, died on 24 May 1964 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 52, and was buried in May 1964 in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

3016 F viii. Artice Faye CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1914 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV.

1470. Martha Althenia CONGER was born about 20 Dec 1875 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV and died on 26 Dec 1942 about age 67.

General Notes:
Martha Althenia Conger

Birth: Batch #: 537187, Source Call #:
Jun 1875, Martha Alcenia or Elcenia Conger, Sandyville, Jcksn, West Virginia

Problem: What was her name. Martha Alcina Conger or as listed in CFA II, p. 298, Martha Althenia Conger?

Problem: Was the date of birth, Jun 1875 as listed in the IGI or 20 Dec 1875, as listed in CFA II, p. 398?

Martha married Daniel Henry PRICE on 29 May 1895. Daniel was born on 24 Jun 1875 and died on 6 Feb 1953 at age 77.

3017 M i. Elias Edward PRICE was born on 10 Jan 1896 and died on 4 Feb 1957 at age 61.

3018 F ii. Lydia Jane PRICE was born on 16 Nov 1897 and died on 10 Nov 1982 at age 84.

1471. Edward Marshall CONGER was born on 14 Jan 1878 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV, died on 16 Apr 1949 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 71, and was buried in Apr 1949 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

General Notes:
Edward Marsall Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger and Margaret Jane Baker

Edward married Rosetta UTTER on 21 Apr 1897 in Jackson Co., WV. Rosetta was born on 4 Mar 1878 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV, died on 21 Jun 1947 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 69, and was buried in Jun 1947 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

+ 3023 M i. Cromer M. CONGER was born on 9 Apr 1898 in Jackson Co., WV and died in Mar 1978 in Wood Co., WV at age 79.

+ 3025 F iii. Nora Edith CONGER was born on 31 Aug 1902 in Jackson Co., WV, died on 24 Mar 1982 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 79, and was buried in Mar 1982 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

+ 3026 F iv. Oda CONGER was born on 17 Apr 1904 in Jackson Co., WV, died on 8 Dec 1987 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 83, and was buried in Dec 1987 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

+ 3027 M v. William Edward CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1906 in Jackson Co., WV, died on 21 Mar 1993 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 86, and was buried in Mar 1993 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

+ 3028 M vi. Dale E. CONGER Sr. was born on 6 Apr 1909 in Jackson Co., WV, died on 27 Oct 1968 in Vienna, Wood Co., WV at age 59, and was buried in Oct 1968 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

+ 3029 M vii. Joe CONGER was born on 8 Aug 1912 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV, died on 21 Apr 1979 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 66, and was buried in Apr 1979 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

+ 3030 F viii. Alma CONGER was born on 19 Jun 1916 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

+ 3031 F ix. Opal CONGER was born on 11 Aug 1918 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

1474. David CONGER was born about 1 Jan 1861 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, died on 8 Jul 1939 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT about age 78, and was buried in Jul 1939 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT, Riverview Cemetery.

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Emily Southers

Birth: Batch #: 7617401, Sheet #: 68, Source Call #: 1058539
1 Jan 1862, Woodsfield, Monroe, Ohio

Birth: Batch #: 446352, Source Call #:
1 Jan 1861, Dayton, Monroe, Ohio

Problem: Was the date of birth, 1 Jan 1862 or 1 Jan 1861?

RESIDENCES: In 1900, David Conger was a widower with 4 children, living with his father, Enos.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 91 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

David married Sara Ella COMBS, daughter of William Franklin COMBS and Julia Ann Mc_CONKEY, in 1880 in Hayes City, Ellis Co., KS. Sara was born on 3 Jun 1857 in Liberty, Henry Co., OH, died on 4 Apr 1899 in Concordia, Cloud Co., KS at age 41, and was buried in Apr 1899 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS, Woodston Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sara Ella Combs

NAME-CONFLICT: Sarah Ellen Combs, CFA I, p. 500a; CFA II, p. 706; Sarah Ella Combs, CFA I, p. 107.

+ 3032 F i. Mabel Estelle CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1881 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, died on 4 Dec 1954 in Friday Harbor, San Juan, WA at age 73, and was buried in Dec 1954 in Friday Harbor, San Juan, WA, Valley Cemetery.

+ 3033 M ii. Warren Robert CONGER was born on 25 Jul 1883 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS and died on 20 Oct 1972 at age 89.

3034 U iii. Lorne CONGER was born in 1885 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS and died in 1887 at age 2.

+ 3035 M iv. Harvey Willis CONGER was born on 9 Jun 1888 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, died on 23 Feb 1960 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX at age 71, and was buried in Feb 1960 in Fort Stockton, Pecos Co., TX, East Hill Cemetery.

+ 3036 F v. Edna Minnie CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1891 in Plainville, Rooks Co., KS.

+ 3037 M vi. Sherman Rodney CONGER was born on 9 Sep 1894 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS, died on 11 May 1951 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT at age 56, and was buried in May 1951 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT, Riverview Cemetery.

+ 3038 F vii. Louella May CONGER was born on 7 Feb 1896 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS and died on 31 Dec 1981 in Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., WY at age 85.

General Notes:
Sylvia Belle Allen

SPOUSE: Sylvia Belle Allen was the 2nd wife of David Conger.

+ 3040 M ii. Enos Woodford CONGER was born on 15 Feb 1904 in Stockton, Rooks Co., KS, died on 17 Nov 1975 in Price, Carbon Co., UT at age 71, and was buried on 20 Nov 1975 in Price, Carbon Co., UT, Price Cemetery.

General Notes:
Bertha Margaret Allen

SPOUSE: Bertha Margaret Allen was the 3rd wife of David Conger.

+ 3042 F i. Fern Darillda CONGER was born in 1908 in Plainville, Rooks Co., KS.

+ 3043 M ii. Ernest Ray CONGER was born on 20 Sep 1910 in Hill City, Graham Co., KS and died in Jun 1977 at age 66.

1475. Ella CONGER was born on 2 Sep 1865 in Princeton, Butler Co., OH and died on 11 Dec 1954 at age 89.

General Notes:
Ella Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Emily Southers

Birth: Batch #: 8205003, Sheet #: 26, Source Call #: 884755
2 Sep 1865, Ella Conger, Princeton, Butler, Ohio

CONFLICT: Birth, 2 Sep 1865 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH according to Maxine Leonard.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 736 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Ella married Stephen FRAZIER, son of Solomon FRAZIER and Elizabeth TATE, on 20 Mar 1880 in Red Cloud, Webster Co., NE. Stephen was born on 23 Jan 1856 in Scott Co., VA, died on 24 Sep 1911 in North Platte, Lincoln Co., NE at age 55, and was buried in Sep 1911 in Plainville, Rooks Co., KS.

1478. Levina J. CONGER was born on 9 Feb 1871 in Monroe Co., IA and died on 14 Oct 1928 in Friday Harbor, San Juan, WA at age 57.

General Notes:
Levina J. Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Emily Southers

Problem: Was her name, Levina or Lavina J.

Birth: Batch #: 7233229, Sheet #: 33, Source Call #: 822600
9 Feb 1871, Levina Conger, Monroe, Iowa

Birth: Batch #: 8205003, Sheet #: 26, Source Call #: 884755
9 Feb 1871, Levina Conger, Princeton, Butler, OH

Problem: Was she born in Monroe Co., Iowa or Princeton, Butler, OH?

Levina married Thomas Thorne PAXSON, son of William PAXSON and Ruth GREEN, on 20 Jul 1887 in Stockton, Rooks Co., KS. Thomas was born on 15 Apr 1862 and died on 30 Oct 1940 in Friday Harbor, San Juan, WA at age 78.

General Notes:
Thomas Thorne Paxson

Problem: Was the surname, Paxton or Paxson? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists both. She lists, Paxton in her Volume 2. Paxson (CFA I, p. 774)

3053 F iii. Amy Violet PAXSON was born on 6 Mar 1892 in Friday Harbor, San Juan, WA.

3054 F iv. Emily Pearl PAXSON was born on 16 Dec 1894 and died on 12 Jun 1916 at age 21.

General Notes:
Mary Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1896, Adair Co., MO

CENSUS: 1900, in Putnam Co., MO, Lincoln Twp.;
A. Jefferson Warner family. Also living with the family were Elizabeth Warner's sisters, Margaret (10) and Mary Welman (34), with her son, Guri (3).
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 446 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

1491. Stephen Jackson CONGER was born on 22 May 1868 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 23 Jan 1951 in La Crosse, Rooks Co., KS at age 82.

General Notes:
Stephen Jackson Conger

BIRTH: It has been reported that he was born in Ohio. This seems doubtful in light of the fact that there is no evidence that his parents lived there.

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1896, Rooks Co., KS

Census: 1900, in Corning Twp., Rooks Co., KS, married 3 years
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 215 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Stephen married Laura May HAMMER on 6 Jan 1897 in Salina, Saline Co., KS. Laura was born on 3 Mar 1871 in Iowa, died on 2 Jul 1956 in Phillipsburg, Phillips Co., KS at age 85, and was buried in Jul 1956 in Plainville, Rooks Co., KS.

+ 3056 F i. Lois Lydia CONGER was born on 12 Oct 1897 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA and died in Mar 1977 at age 79.

3057 M ii. Charles Wayne CONGER was born on 24 Nov 1899 in Laton, Rooks Co., KS and died in Apr 1965 at age 65.

General Notes:
Charles Wayne Conger

QUESTION: Is this the SSDI record for Charles Wayne Conger? If it is, did he die, Mar 1966 or Apr 1965?
SS Death Index: Charles Conger; b. 24 Nov 1899; issued: KS; d. Mar 1966;
last place of residence: Sacramento, CA; zipcode: 95814; SSN: 514-07-8351

COMMENT: The 1995 Rand McNally Commercial Atlas doesn't list a Laton, KS. There is a Lawton, Cherokee Co., KS.

NAME-CONFLICT: Wayne C. Conger (CFA II, p. 215)

3058 F iii. Garnet May CONGER was born on 13 Oct 1902 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

3059 F iv. La_Vera Maude CONGER was born on 26 Oct 1904 in Natoma, Osborne Co., KS.

3060 F v. Frances Grace CONGER was born on 31 Dec 1906 in Plainville, Rooks Co., KS.

General Notes:
James Ezra Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1896, Appanoose Co., IA

DIVORCE: The marriage of James E. Conger and Effie Dodrill ended in divorce. A
Dodrill family history states that the divorce was about 1902 after she ran off
with another man, leaving the two children motherless.

MARRIAGE: On 18 Sep 1906, J.E. Conger, age 36 married, Emma Walker, age 21 at
Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

MARRIAGE: J.E. Conger, 25, (1868) to Effie A. Dodrill, 17, (1878), 6 Feb 1895 in Putnam Co., MO.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Marriage Records, Vol. 3, p. 116 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

James married Effie A. DODRILL, daughter of William DODRILL and Sarah Jane POWELL, on 6 Feb 1895 in Putnam Co., MO. Effie was born about 1878.

General Notes:
Effie A. Dodrill

RELATIONSHIP: The mother of Effie Dodrill, Sarah Jane (Powell) Dodrill was the
step-sister of Moses D. Conger. This was because, Lorinda (Dale) Powell the
mother of, Sarah Jame Powell, married second to, Moses Conger, the father of
Moses D. Conger.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey, written by Richard E. Henthorn)

3061 F i. Unknown CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1896 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO.

General Notes:
Miss Conger

QUESTION: Maxine Crowell Leonard listed this person as, Dtr, b. 22 Sep 1896.
It is assumed that this person was a daughter.

General Notes:
A.L. Davis

SPOUSE: A.L. Davis was the 2nd wife of Jame E. Conger.

3063 M i. Elmer Ray CONGER was born on 15 Feb 1907 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 26 May 1977 at age 70, and was buried in May 1977 in Kahoka, Clark Co., MO, Deer Ridge Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elmer Ray Conger

NEVER_MARRIED: Elmer Ray Conger married.

NO_ISSUE: CFA II, p. 125 says he was married but had no children

MILITARY: Served in WWII

OCCUPATION: painter and decorator

RESIDENCES: Highland Park, IL

RELATIONSHIP: Evidently his mother and father were divorced as he had half brothers: Floyd and Lee Kildrew and a sister, Bertha Noble.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard, Vol. 2)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Elmer
Social Security #: 492-10-6515
SS# issued in: Missouri
Birth date: Feb 15, 1907
Death date: May 1977
Residence code: Illinois
ZIP Code of last known residence: 60035
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Highland Park, Illinois
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 60035
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Highland Park, Illinois
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 2, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48092.37]

James next married Emma WALKER on 18 Sep 1906 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Emma was born about 1885.

General Notes:
Emma Walker

SPOUSE: Emma Walker was the 3rd wife of James E. Conger.

James next married Frances LORD on 7 Mar 1908 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Frances was born in 1877.

General Notes:
Frances Lord

SPOUSE: Frances Lord was the 4th wife of James E. Conger.

1493. John Wesley CONGER was born on 5 Sep 1873 in Putnam Co., MO and died in Nov 1963 at age 90.

General Notes:
James Wesley Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1896, Keokuk Co., IA
RESIDENCES: 1900 in Richland Twp., Keokuk Co., IA

COMMENT: John, Sherman, Joe and Charles Conger were "of Iowa."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 373 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Cordelia May SEARCY, daughter of M. D. SEARCY and Amanda WILHITE,. Cordelia was born on 22 Feb 1878 and died in Dec 1975 at age 97.

General Notes:
Cordelia May Searcy

Problem: Was her surname, Searcy or Scearcy?

3064 F i. Pearl P. CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1898 in Richland Twp., Keokuk Co., IA.

General Notes:
Ernest Bragg

DIVORCE: The marriage of Ernest and Pearle Bragg ended in divorce.

+ 3065 M ii. Carl J. CONGER was born on 23 Jul 1901 in Richland Twp., Keokuk Co., IA.

3066 F iii. Trene A. CONGER was born on 29 May 1913 in Richland Twp., Keokuk Co., IA.

General Notes:
Trene A. Conger

QUESTION: What was the sex of this person? Was the first name really, Trene?

1495. Elizabeth CONGER was born in Mar 1878 in Rooks Co., NE and died in Lansing, Ingham Co., MI.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1896, Elizabeth Norman of Adair Co., MO

QUESTION: How many times was Elizabeth Conger married? What was the name of each of the spouses? What was the order of the marriages?

Elizabeth next married A. Jefferson WARNER in 1895. A. was born in Dec 1864.

General Notes:
A. Jefferson Warner

MARRIAGE-CHILDREN: By his first marriage he had: Stang Warner, b. Aug 1885;
Martha Warner, b. Mar 1887.

CENSUS: 1900, in Putnam Co., MO, Lincoln Twp.;
A. Jefferson Warner family. Also living with the family were Elizabeth Warner's
sisters, Margaret (10) and Mary Welman (34), with her son,
Guri (3).
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 446 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

General Notes:
Charles Conger

AKA: Charley

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1896, Putnam Co., MO
RESIDENCES: Charles and Myrtle Conger lived at Rooks Co., KS.

Census: 1900, in Rooks Co., KS
Living with his brother, Stephen Conger

COMMENT: John, Sherman, Joe and Charles Conger were "of Iowa."
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
Myrtle Baughmand

Problem: Was her surname, Baughman or Boughman?

General Notes:
C.J. Traxier

SPOUSE: C.J. Traxler was the 2nd wife of Charles Conger.

1498. Sherman Logan CONGER was born on 14 Feb 1886 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 23 Jun 1973 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 87, and was buried in Jun 1973 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sherman Logan Conger

QUESTION: Was Sherman Logan Conger really born in Centerville, Appanoose Co.,
IA? It seems more likely that he would have been born in Putnam Co., MO, as
were some of his siblings.

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1896, Putnam Co., MO

RESIDENCES:
Sherman Logan Conger was living with his brother, John Wesley Conger in
Richland Twp., Keokuk Co., IA in 1900.

COMMENT: John, Sherman, Joe and Charles Conger were "of Iowa."
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY: Buried in Row 14, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose
Co., IA
Alma E. Conger, b. Aug. 2, 1890; d. June 1, 1984
Sherman L. Conger, b. Feb. 14, 1886; d. June 23, 1975
Ray L. Conger, b. Aug. 2, 1911; d. 16 June 1971; Calif. TEC 5 552 Med.
Hosp. Ship PLAT World War II
Elizabeth Conger, b. 1907; d. 1977
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Sherman Logan Conger? If so there is a
conflict on the date of death.
Individual: Conger, S.
Social Security #: 484-40-4716
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Feb 14, 1886
Death date: Jun 1975
Residence code: Iowa
ZIP Code of last known residence: 52544
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Centerville, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.150]

Sherman married Alma E. MARING on 11 Apr 1909. Alma was born on 2 Aug 1890, died on 1 Jun 1984 at age 93, and was buried in Jun 1984 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Alma E. Maring

Problem: Was her surname, Mireny or Maring? CFAII lists, Alma Mireny.

COMMENT: Still living in 1978

CEMETERY: Buried in Row 14, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose
Co., IA
Alma E. Conger, b. Aug. 2, 1890; d. June 1, 1984
Sherman L. Conger, b. Feb. 14, 1886; d. June 23, 1975
Ray L. Conger, b. Aug. 2, 1911; d. 16 June 1971; Calif. TEC 5 552 Med.
Hosp. Ship PLAT World War II
Elizabeth Conger, b. 1907; d. 1977
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Alma
Social Security #: 480-66-3427
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Aug 2, 1890
Death date: Jun 1984
Residence code: Iowa
ZIP Code of last known residence: 52544
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Centerville, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54145.108]

3071 M i. Ray Lowell CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1907, died on 16 Jun 1971 at age 63, and was buried in Jun 1971 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ray Lowell Conger

Problem: Was the date of birth, 2 Aug 1907 or 2 Aug 1911? The tombstone indicates, 2 Aug 1911. Social Security Death Index, 2 Aug 1907.

CEMETERY: Buried in Row 14, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
Alma E. Conger, b. Aug. 2, 1890; d. June 1, 1984
Sherman L. Conger, b. Feb. 14, 1886; d. June 23, 1975
Ray L. Conger, b. Aug. 2, 1911; d. 16 June 1971; Calif. TEC 5 552 Med.
Hosp. Ship PLAT World War II
Elizabeth Conger, b. 1907; d. 1977
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

SS Death Index: Ray Conger; b. 2 Aug 1907; issued: CA; d. Jun 1971;
last place of residence: Centerville, IA; zipcode: 52544; SSN: 562-05-7917

Ray married Elizabeth MASSIAN, daughter of Jacob MASSIAN and Elmas SHAHANIAN,. Elizabeth was born on 25 Jan 1907, died on 18 Jun 1977 at age 70, and was buried in Jun 1977 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Massian

CEMETERY: Buried in Row 14, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
Alma E. Conger, b. Aug. 2, 1890; d. June 1, 1984
Sherman L. Conger, b. Feb. 14, 1886; d. June 23, 1975
Ray L. Conger, b. Aug. 2, 1911; d. 16 June 1971; Calif. TEC 5 552 Med.
Hosp. Ship PLAT World War II
Elizabeth Conger, b. 1907; d. 1977
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

SS Death Index: Elizabeth Conger; b. 25 Jan 1907; issued: CA; d. Jun 1977;
last place of residence: Centerville, IA; zipcode: 52544; SSN: 562-09-4089;
Benefit Addr: Centerville, IA 52544

General Notes:
John C. Shafer

OCCUPATION: Teacher, Farmer

RESIDENCES: From 1902, Orange Twp., Ashland Co., OH, per Rita Bone Kopp.
(Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker Fedorchak, Vol. V, p. 163)

BIOGRAPHY: John C. Shafer
John C. Shafer owns and cultivates a good farm of seventy acres in Orange township [Ashland County, OH] and is numbered among the representative agriculturists of the community. He was born April 22, 1866, in Monroe county, Ohio, and is a son of Isaac W. and Pluma (Conger) Shafer. The father also followed the occupation of farming and both he and his wife are still residents of Monroe county.

Spending his boyhood days under the parental roof, John C. Shafer was early trained to the work of the fields and pursued his education in the district schools and the county normal. He engaged in teaching for thirteen years in the country schools, and was quite successful, imparting readily and clearly to others the knowledge he had acquired, and thus contributing to the intellectual progress of the community. Since February 1902, he has resided in Orange township and now has seventy acres of good land which he has brought under a high state of cultivation. He carefully tills his fields according to the modern methods of farming and as a result annually gathers good harvests as a reward for his industry and perseverance.

On the 6th of February 1890, Mr. Shafer was united in marriage to Miss Campie Moose, a daughter of John J. and Sarah (Early) Moose, of Monroe county, Ohio. Her father served his country as a soldier in the Union army in the Civil war and was wounded in the battle of Gettysburg.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. Shafer there were born four children: Bessie, a school teacher; Crystal; Myrtle; and Opal, but the third daughter has passed away.

The parents are well known in Orange township where their genuine worth has won them many friends and gained for them the hospitality of the best homes of the community in which they reside.

Mr. Shafter has been somewhat active in public life. He has never ceased to feel the deepest interest in the cause of education, has served as president of the school board and for two years has been its clerk. In this connection he has done effective work in the interests of education. He also belongs to a teacher's organization and is a member of Mohican Lodge, No. 87, I.O.O.F., at Ashland and of the encampment.

He gives his political allegiance to the democratic party, keeps well informed on the questions and issues of the day and does all in his power to promote the growth and insure the success of democractic principles. He is now serving as a member of the county central committee and was clerk of the county election board in Monroe county. He has likewise frequently been a delegate to the county conventions and his opinions carry weight in the local councils.

His religious faith is indicated in his membership in the Christian church, to which his family also belong. He takes an active and helpful interest in the church work, is serving as one of the deacons and is a worker as well in the Sunday school.

He is justly regarded as an intelligent, progressive citizen, favoring everything that is good and practical and lending helpful aid to many measures which have been of marked benefit in promoting the interests and upbuilding of the county.
(Source: History of Ashland County," Ohio, by A.J. Baughman, 1909, Clarke Pub. - furnished by Rita Bone Kopp and reprinted in the following: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker Fedorchak, Vol. V, p. 164-165)

John married Campie MOOSE, daughter of John J. MOOSE and Sarah E. EARLY, on 6 Feb 1890.

General Notes:
Campie Moose

BIRTH-QUESTION: Is this the person named, Everille, age 2/12, OH in the 1870 census at 143-143, Wayne Twp., Monore Co., OH?
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

1505. Hannah Elizabeth SHAFER was born in Aug 1878 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH and died in Jan 1930 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH at age 51.

Hannah married James Albert MOOSE about 1903 in Monroe Co., OH. James was born in Aug 1874 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH and died in 1943 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH at age 69.

3076 M i. Ralph Wilford MOOSE was born on 17 Aug 1904 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 22 Jul 1949 in West Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 44.

Ralph married Frances Louise HYDE on 16 Dec 1941 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

Elizabeth married Israel L. HAMILTON, son of Benjamin HAMILTON and Elenor UNKNOWN,. Israel was born on 23 Jan 1846 in Ohio and was buried in Sunsbury Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
Israel L. Hamilton

Census: His parent's family was in the 1850 census of Perry Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 13/15
Israel Hamilton, 33, OH PA OH; Elizabeth J., 37, w, OH OH OH
George M., 15, 2, OH OH OH; John H., 10, s, OH OH OH
Laura Ann, 7, d, OH OH OH; Margret [sic] C., 6, d, OH OH OH
Silver S., 4, d, OH OH OH; Israel W., 1, s, OH OH OH
(Furnished by REH)

+ 3081 F v. Sylvia Dean HAMILTON was born on 18 Oct 1876 in Ohio and died on 1 Jul 1964 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK at age 87.

Hannah married Jeremiah AGIN, son of David AGIN and Susanna UNKNOWN, on 5 Feb 1871 in Monroe Co., OH.

3087 F iii. Susan AGIN was born on 17 Sep 1876 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 14 May 1919 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH at age 42.

+ 3088 F iv. Margaret Jane AGIN was born on 22 Oct 1878 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, died on 4 Jul 1923 in Nr. Fixer, Lee Co., KY at age 44, and was buried on 7 Jul 1923 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., IL.

General Notes:
John Conger

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Green Twp., 40040
David Conger, 46, OH, farmer; Margaret A., 45, keep house
Hannah, 22, OH; Elijah, 21, OH, farm labor; John, 23, OH, farm labor;
Elizabeth, 24, OH, help mother-in-law
COMMENT: Elizabeth, 24, must be, Elizabeth Barrackman, wife of John Conger, 23.

RESIDENCES: In 1880, living in Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH married and living with his parents.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard, Vol. II, p 136)

Census: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Green Twp., 9/9
John Conger, 33, OH OH OH; Elisabeth, 34, w, OH PA PA
Cyntha [sic] B., 7, d, OH OH OH; Clarinda, 5, d, OH OH OH
Margaret, 3, d, OH OH OH
(Furnished by REH)

John married Elizabeth BARRACKMAN on 22 Sep 1869. Elizabeth was born in 1846 in Ohio.

General Notes:
Elijah Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Margaret Ann Monahan

RESIDENCES: Green District, Wetzel Co., WV

RESEARCHER: Betty Sayre; 935 4th St.; New Martinsville, WV 26155

Elijah married Margaret A. Mc_CAMMON, daughter of James Mc_CAMMON and Susan UNKNOWN, on 11 Mar 1872 in Monroe Co., OH. Margaret was born in Aug 1842 in Center Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
Margaret A. McCammon

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp.
The parents of Margaret McCamon were living in Center Twp.

General Notes:
Frances Conger

Problem: Is the birth date of Jul 1871 correct?

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Jul 1871 or Jul 1873?

+ 3093 F ii. Mary A. CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1874 in West Virginia, died on 9 May 1904 in Chislefinger Ridge, Wetzel Co., WV at age 30, and was buried in May 1904 in Porters Falls, Wetzel Co., WV, Mt. Olive Cemetery.

General Notes:
Everett Conger

DEATH-LAND: Everett Conger and his wife wre killed in a car/train accident. Clarence Raymond Tennant bought their farm on Route 88, Bethany, WV.

1532. Mary Lenore CONGER was born on 17 Feb 1856 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 8 Jan 1929 at age 72.

General Notes:
Mary Lenore Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Maxine Crowell Leonard lists her as, Mary Anne Conger, b. 1856. She only lists one sibling, Gershom Conger, b. 1859. Others say she was Mary L. Conger. Mary Lenore Conger by Timothy Morton. Mary Lenora Conger in the obituary of her husband.

RELATIONSHIP: According to Robert Guilinger, Mary L. Conger was the daughter of Nelson and Sarah Conger. Nelson was the son of Gershom and Hannah Piatt Conger.

OCCUPATION: Long time teacher in Monroe Co., OH.

Mary married Philip Harvey DRUM, son of John Beaver DRUM and Sarah PIATT, on 4 Aug 1874 in Monroe Co., OH. Philip was born on 14 Jan 1852 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 28 Mar 1931 in Monroe Co., OH at age 79, and was buried on 30 Mar 1931 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, Oaklawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Philip Harvey Drum

AKA: Harv; Harvey

PARENTS: John Beaver Drum and Sarah Piatt

OCCUPATION: Farmer

MARRIAGE: Philip H. Drum and Mary L. Conger were married on 4 Aug 1874 at Monroe Co., OH
(Source: Monroe County, Ohio Marriages 1867-1917, by Cochran - furnished by Dr. Samuel B. Hackney)

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Green Twp., 45/52
Phillip H. Drum, 28, OH OH OH; Mary L., 22, OH OH OH
Elwood, 5, OH OH OH; Charles E., OH OH OH
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

Family Reunion

The P.H. Drum Family Reunion was held on South High Street Last Sunday.
Following members were in attenddance: Father and Mother; F.E. Drum and sons Cecil and Raymond, Holidays Cove, WV - Clarence Drum and children, Detroit, MI - Gilbert Drum of McFadden, WV - Chas. Drum of Woodsfield - Fred Keylor and children - T.E. Drum and twin babies - Welda Hawkins and children - Guy Roth and children - photographer took pictures.

The older generation of Drums were pioneers of good old Monroe and ranked high as leading citizens of this county. The generations that have followed have kept the faith, as in this case where P.H. Drum and wife, six of their children and 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren enjoyed a Family Reunion that will long be remembered.
(Source: Woodsfield, OH paper, no date - furnished by Betty Cronin)

OBITUARY: Philip Harvey Drum
Death of P. H. Drum, Published, April 1, 1931, Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson.

Philip Harvey Drum, known to hundreds of friends as "Harve" died at the home of his son, Elwood Drum on High St., Saturday, March 28th, at the advanced age of 79 years. He had been living retired for several years and was in normal health until a few weeks before his death.

His wife, who was Miss Mary Lenora Conger, preceded him in death on January 8, 1929. He is survived by three sons and three daughters as follows: F. E. Drum and T. E. Drum, of Woodsfield, ; C.E. Drum, of Woodsfield, Route 5; Mrs. Fred Keylor, of Woodsfield; Mrs. W. R. Hawkins, of Detroit; and Mrs. Guy Roth, of Woodsfield Route 5.

There are also four brothers and one sister surviving: David M. Drum and Mrs. Viola Beckett, of Sardis R. 1 ; Eugene Drum, of Ottowa, Kansas; Delbert M. Drum of Woodsfield; and Linza A. Drum of Washington, D.C.

Funeral services were held at the Elwood Drum home on Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. Fleming Cash, of The M.E. Church. of which he had been a member since youth. He was a regular attendant of The Men's Bible Class of The M.E. Church at Woodsfield, members of which served as pall bearers and carried flowers. Minister J. V. A. Traylor, of The Church of Christ assisted with the service.
(Source: Monroe County Ohio Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society website)

General Notes:
Charles E. Drum

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1931, son, C.E. Drum of Woodsfield, Route 5, OH.

+ 3098 F iii. Clara Effa DRUM was born on 15 Feb 1885 and died on 30 May 1962 at age 77.

+ 3099 M iv. Thomas Edward DRUM was born in 1888 and died about 1982 about age 94.

General Notes:
Minnie L. Drum

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1931, Mrs. W.R. Hawkins of Detroit, MI

Had 3 children

Minnie married Welda R. HAWKINS on 12 Oct 1912 in Monroe Co., OH. Welda was born about 1891.

General Notes:
Welda R. Hawkins

MARRIAGE: Welda R. Hawkins, age 21 and Minnie L. Drum, age 18, daughter of P.H.
and Mary O. Drum were married on 12 Oct 1912 at Monroe Co., OH
(Source: Monroe County, Ohio Marriages 1867-1917 - furnished by Dr. Samuel B.
Hackney)

1533. Gershom CONGER was born on 7 Nov 1858 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, died on 12 Feb 1940 in Jackson Co., WV at age 81, and was buried in Feb 1940 in Wood Co., WV, Limestone Cemetery.

General Notes:
Gershom Conger

OCCUPATION: horse breeder, farmer, storekeeper

MARRIAGE: On 17 Mar 1882 at Jackson Co., WV, Gershom Conger, age 22, born in Monroe Co., OH, residence, Wiseburg, married Nancy Lockhart, age 23, born in Jackson Co, VA/WV.
(Source: Copied from Jackson Co., WV records by Mrs. Robert Francy of Toronto, OH - Fedorchak column 23 Feb 1979, p. 4)

CEMETERY: United Methodist Church, Limestone Cemetery, Wood Co., WV

Gershom married Nancy LOCKHART on 17 Mar 1882 in Jackson Co., WV. Nancy was born on 27 Feb 1857 in Jackson Co., WV, died on 11 Oct 1944 in Jackson Co., WV at age 87, and was buried in Oct 1944 in Wood Co., WV, Limestone Cemetery.

3102 F i. Lenora May CONGER was born on 6 May 1883 in Jackson Co., WV and died on 29 Jul 1959 at age 76.

3103 U ii. Minnesota CONGER was born on 1 Oct 1885 in Jackson Co., WV and died on 24 Mar 1890 at age 4.

+ 3104 M iii. John Wesley CONGER was born on 21 Dec 1887 in Jackson Co., WV, died on 12 Aug 1965 in East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH at age 77, and was buried in Aug 1965 in Rogers, Columbiana Co., OH, Clarkson Cemetery.

3105 M iv. Edward Ernest CONGER was born on 19 May 1890 in Jackson Co., WV and died on 8 Mar 1974 at age 83.

General Notes:
Edward Ernest Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Edward
Social Security #: 234-60-6933
SS# issued in: West Virginia
Birth date: May 19, 1890
Death date: Mar 1974
Residence code: West Virginia
ZIP Code of last known residence: 26143
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Elizabeth, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 2, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48091.189]

Edward married Cora Pearl SHEETS. Cora was born on 16 Jan 1896 and died in Jan 1973 at age 77.

General Notes:
Cora Pearly Sheets

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Cora
Social Security #: 232-96-5486
SS# issued in: West Virginia or North Carolina
Birth date: Jan 16, 1896
Death date: Jan 1973
Residence code: West Virginia
ZIP Code of last known residence: 26143
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Elizabeth, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 2, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48091.66]

+ 3106 M v. Joseph Cleveland CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1892 in Wiseburg, Jackson Co., WV and died in Jan 1985 at age 92.

3108 M vii. Lemuel Lester CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1899 in Jackson Co., WV.

General Notes:
Peter Myers

SPOUSE: Apparently, Peter Myers was the 1st spouse of Margaret S. Conger.

COMMENT: According to Randy Ritter, family tradition has it that Peter Myers was a native American, possibly Cherokee.
(Source: Conger Confab, December 1999, p. 15)

General Notes:
Wazetta Myers

RELATIONSHIP: William Buchanan, husband of Margaret S. Conger was the brother of the husband of Wazetta (Myers) Buchanan. Wazetta was the daughter of Margaret S. Conger. Thus Wazetta was, the step-daughter of William Buchanan and his sister-in-law.

RELATIONSHIP-RESEARCHER: Researcher Randall Ritter was the great grandson of Wazetta (Myers) Buchanan. As of Dec 1999, 11 Marshall Lane; Derby, CT 06418. Randal.Ritter@gecapital.com

Wazetta married Unknown BUCHANAN, son of Unknown BUCHANAN and Unknown,.

Margaret next married William BUCHANAN, son of Unknown BUCHANAN and Unknown,.

General Notes:
William Buchanan

SPOUSE: Apparently, William Buchanan was the 2nd spouse of Margaret S. Conger
and they had children after 1881.

RELATIONSHIP: William Buchanan, husband of Margaret S. Conger was the brother
of the husband of Wazetta (Myers) Buchanan. Wazetta was the daughter of
Margaret S. Conger. Thus Wazetta was, the step-daughter of William Buchanan and
his sister-in-law.

1541. Sidney Edith CONGER was born on 2 Jul 1868 in Appanoose Co., IA and died on 5 Nov 1929 in Wilderville, Josephine Co., OR at age 61.

General Notes:
Sidney Edith Conger

Birth: Batch #: T000008, Source Call #: Archive Record
2 Jul 1868, Sidney E. Conger, Appanoose, Iowa, listed as a male

Sidney married Richard Arthur LINDSAY, son of David LINDSAY and Unknown MULLINS, on 6 Nov 1887. Richard was born on 28 Dec 1857 in Saline Co., MO and died in May 1940 in Wilderville, Josephine Co., OR at age 82.

3110 F i. Laura Basha LINDSAY was born on 16 Sep 1888 in Wilderville, Josephine Co., OR.

+ 3111 M ii. Jess Arthur LINDSAY was born on 1 Feb 1894 in Wilderville, Josephine Co., OR and died in Aug 1969 at age 75.

3112 F iii. Cora Ethel LINDSAY was born on 27 Jan 1897 in Wilderville, Josephine Co., OR.

3113 M iv. James Robert LINDSAY was born on 6 Oct 1899 in Wilderville, Josephine Co., OR and died in Sep 1964 at age 64.

General Notes:
James Robert Lindsay

SSN:
Individual: Lindsay, James
Social Security #: 542-01-9851
SS# issued in: Oregon
Birth date: Oct 6, 1899
Death date: Sep 1964
Residence code: Oregon
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 9, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.143396.61]

3114 M v. Harry Alfred LINDSAY was born on 20 Sep 1902 in Wilderville, Josephine Co., OR and died on 5 Nov 1996 at age 94.

General Notes:
Harry Alfred Lindsay

SSN:
Individual: Lindsay, Harry
Social Security #: 541-01-4472
SS# issued in: Oregon
Birth date: Sep 20, 1902
Death date: Nov 5, 1996
ZIP Code of last known residence: 97423
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Coquille, Oregon
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 9, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.143393.99]

1543. Martin A. CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1875 in Jackson Co., OR, died on 4 Dec 1928 at age 53, and was buried in Dec 1928 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR, Granite Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Martin A. Conger

Birth: Batch #: T000164, Source Call #: Archive Record
19 Sep 1875, Martin A. Conger, Jackson, Oregon

OCCUPATION: Real Estate Broker

Martin married Ida May BULL, daughter of Benjamin Franklin BULL and Bridget O'BRIEN, on 6 Aug 1897 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR. Ida was born on 6 Oct 1879 in Wilderville, Josephine Co., OR, died on 21 Nov 1955 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR at age 76, and was buried in Nov 1955 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR, Granite Hill Cemetery.

3115 F i. Myrtle CONGER was born on 18 Apr 1898 in Wilderville, Josephine Co., OR.

3116 F ii. Lillie CONGER was born on 10 Feb 1900 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR and died on 8 May 1909 at age 9.

3117 F iii. Dollie CONGER was born on 27 Apr 1903 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR.

+ 3118 M iv. Robert Glenn CONGER was born about 8 Feb 1907 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR and died on 15 Oct 1976 in Roseburg, Douglas Co., OR about age 69.

1544. Emmet Russell CONGER was born on 4 Jan 1877 in Jackson Co., OR and died on 30 Nov 1959 at age 82.

General Notes:
Emmet Russell Conger

Problem: Was the first name, Emmett or Emmet? The IGI lists, Emmet. CFA I, p. 158, lists Emmet.

Birth: Batch #: T000175, Source Call #: Archive Record
4 Jan 1877, Emmet Conger, Jackson, Oregon

Emmet married Ruby Pauline BULL, daughter of Benjamin Franklin BULL and Bridget O'BRIEN, on 17 Apr 1907 in Josephine Co., OR.

General Notes:
Ruby Pauline Bull

COMMENT-RELATIONSHIP: William and Ida Bull, who married siblings of Emmett Russell Conger, were probably siblings of Ruby Pauline Bull.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 3119 M i. Donald Alan CONGER was born on 10 Jun 1909 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR.

3120 M ii. Carl S. CONGER was born on 2 Apr 1911 and died in Sep 1972 at age 61.

General Notes:
Carl S. Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Carl
Social Security #: 540-10-0041
SS# issued in: Oregon
Birth date: Apr 2, 1911
Death date: Sep 1972
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 31, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48090.157]

1550. Myrtle CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1886 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 16 Dec 1980 in Chico, Butte Co., CA at age 93, and was buried in Dec 1980 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Myrtle Conger

RELATIONSHIP: May and Myrtle Conger were twins.

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1916, Myrtle Lyons of Mystic, IA

CEMETERY: Wilbur Lyons, 1911-1932; John Lyons, 1886-1935; Myrtle Lyons, 1886-1980; Row 17, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

SSN:
Individual: Lyons, Myrtle
Social Security #: 333-10-4329
Issued in: Illinois
Birth date: Dec 25, 1886
Death date: Dec 1980
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 95926
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Chico, California
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 95926
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Chico, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 28, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.16476.87]

Myrtle married John LYONS. John was born in 1886, died in 1935 at age 49, and was buried in 1935 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Lyons

CEMETERY: Wilbur Lyons, 1911-1932; John Lyons, 1886-1935; Myrtle Lyons,
1886-1980; Row 17, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

QUESTION: Did John and Myrtle Lyons have a son, Wilbur, 1911-1932?

General Notes:
Livinia May Conger

NAME-CONFLICT-AKA: Vina; Vinci CFA I, p. 729; Vincie was a nickname according to CFA II, p. 299; Vinci (Vina?) Conger (CFA I, p. 510)

RESIDENCES: Later she lived with son, Oakley, at Trenton, MO.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 299 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH-ERROR: Listed as dying in 1885 (CFA I, p. 510). This was probably the date of marriage.

Livinia married William Ervin DRINKARD about Jun 1885. William was born about 1860 and died on 14 Apr 1911 in Grundy Co., MO about age 51.

General Notes:
William Ervin Drinkard

RESIDENCES: Grundy Co., IA (CFA I, p. 510) or Grundy Co., MO in CFA II, p. 299

COMMENT: This might be, William E. Drinkard, b. 22 Mar 1850, s/o Abner (Dick)
Drinkard, b. 1 Feb 1826 in Glasgow, Howard Co., MO and Caroline E. Clark, b. 28
Oct 1825 in Iowa, m. 28 Oct 1845, d. 26 Sep 1905 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO.
(Furnished by Elaine Powell)

General Notes:
William Oakley Drinkard

RESIDENCES: Trenton, MO

AKA: Probably called, Oakley

COMMENT: Not found in the SSDI

General Notes:
Nellie May Drinkard

NAME-CONFLICT: In CFA II, p. 299, Willie May (Nell?) Drinkard.

1554. Stella May CONGER was born on 8 Feb 1871 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 28 Apr 1895 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 24, and was buried in Apr 1895 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Stella May Conger

Birth: Film #: 170881, Page #: 453, Ordinance #: 25886
8 Feb 1871, Stella May Conger, Appanoose Co., Iowa

CEMETERY: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Row 22, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
Stella M. Strickler, d. Apr 28, 1895, 24 y, 2m, 20d, Wife of W.M. Strickler
Wm. M. Strickler; 1868 - 1941
Alma L. Strickler; 1875 - 1940 (Probably 2nd wife)
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Stella married William Martial STICKLER on 3 Mar 1892 in Appanoose Co., IA. William was born about 1868, died in 1941 about age 73, and was buried in 1941 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Martial Stickler

Problem: Was his name, Martial Stickler (CFA I, p. 791) or William M. Stickler?

MARRIAGE: Wm. Strickler, 24, to Stella Conger, 21, on 3 Mar 1892 in Appanoose Co., IA
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Row 22, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
Stella M. Strickler, d. Apr 28, 1895, 24 y, 2m, 20d, Wife of W.M. Strickler
Wm. M. Strickler; 1868 - 1941
Alma L. Strickler; 1875 - 1940 (Probably 2nd wife)
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

1555. Adra Anna CONGER was born on 7 May 1872 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 10 Feb 1959 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 86, and was buried in Feb 1959 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Adra Anna Conger

AKA: Anna; Anna A. Conger on marriage record

Birth: Batch #: T000153, Source Call #: Archive Record
7 May 1872, Anna Conger, Appanoose Co., Iowa

CEMETERY: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Row 23, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
Christopher A. Strickler; 1872 - 1924
Anna A.; 1872 - 1958
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Adra married Christopher A. STICKLER on 30 Jun 1895 in Appanoose Co., IA. Christopher was born about 1872, died in 1924 about age 52, and was buried in 1924 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Christopher A. Stickler

AKA: Surname is Strickler in the marriage record and Stickler in the cemetery record.

MARRIAGE: C.A. Stric[k]ler, 23, to Anna A. Conger, 23, on 30 Jun 1895 in Appanoose Co., IA
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Row 23, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
Christopher A. Stickler; 1872 - 1924
Anna A.; 1872 - 1958
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

3132 F i. Irene STICKLER was born on 1 Apr 1899 and died on 20 Jun 1900 at age 1.

+ 3135 F iv. Callie Colleen STICKLER was born on 3 Feb 1896 in Appanoose Co., IA and died in 1960 at age 64.

1557. Henry Ellsworth CONGER was born on 23 Sep 1876 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 21 Oct 1962 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR at age 86, and was buried in Oct 1962 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR.

General Notes:
Henry Ellsworth Conger

Birth: Batch #: T000169, Source Call #: Archive Record
23 Sep 1876, Henry Ellsworth Conger, Appanoose Co., Iowa

Problem: Was the date of birth, 23 Sep 1877 or 23 Sep 1876 in LDS and SSDI

Problem: Was the place of birth, Chilicothe, MO or Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists, Chilacothe, MO with his family group sheet data. The 1880 census of Appanoose Co., IA lists the place of birth as MO.

OCCUPATION: farmer and cattleman, active in all things agricultural.

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Leader in the Grange, Farm Co-Op, county and state agricultural committees

DEATH-CONFLICT: Death year was also listed as, 1963.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Henry
Social Security #: 543-07-1018
Issued in: Oregon
Birth date: Sep 23, 1876
Death date: Oct 1962
Residence code: Oregon
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 28, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54149.104]

Henry married Emma Louise NIEDERMEYER, daughter of Louis NIEDERMEYER and Charlotte BERGFELDT, on 11 Nov 1909 in Jacksonville, Jackson Co., OR. Emma was born on 4 Feb 1889 in Talmage, Otoe Co., NE and died in Mar 1971 at age 82.

General Notes:
Emma Louise Niedermeyer

HOBBIES: Active participant in garden clubs and Home Extension organizations

COMMENT: Wonderful mother and homemaker

DEATH: Mar 1971
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Emma
Social Security #: 543-28-6176
Issued in: Oregon
Birth date: Feb 4, 1889
Death date: Mar 1971
Residence code: Oregon
ZIP Code of last known residence: 97501
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Medford, Oregon
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 28, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54148.3]

+ 3137 M i. Homer Alvin CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1911 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR and died on 6 Dec 1997 at age 86.

+ 3138 M ii. Lewis Elias CONGER was born on 21 Dec 1912 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR and died on 24 Feb 1991 at age 78.

+ 3139 F iii. Doris Charlotte CONGER was born on 4 Jul 1914 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR.

+ 3140 F iv. Leona Marian CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1915 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR.

1558. Laurence Lindsey CONGER was born on 25 Feb 1880 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 8 Apr 1957 at age 77, and was buried in Apr 1957 in Jacksonville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Laurence Lindsey Conger

Problem: Was his middle name, Linsey or Lindsey? Both used in the same document.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RELATIONSHIP: Laurence Lindsey and Laura May Conger were twins.

OCCUPATION: farmer and cattleman

Laurence married Alice THURSTON on 11 Jun 1913. Alice was born on 12 Oct 1883 in Fenelon, Ontario, Canada and died on 10 Jul 1970 at age 86.

3141 M i. Robert Laurence CONGER was born on 2 Feb 1919 and died in Jun 1986 at age 67.

General Notes:
Robert Laurence Conger

NO_ISSUE: Robert and Marjorie Conger had no issue.

RESIDENCES: Prospect, OR

SS Death Index: Robert Conger; b. 2 Feb 1919; issued: OR; d. Jun 1986;
last place of residence: Prospect, OR; zipcode: 97536; SSN: 544-07-1282

1559. Laura May CONGER was born on 26 Feb 1880 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 17 Jan 1969 at age 88.

General Notes:
Laura May Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Laurence Lindsey and Laura May Conger were twins.

SSN:
Individual: Beer, Laura
Social Security #: 543-28-6019
Issued in: Oregon
Birth date: Feb 26, 1880
Death date: Jan 1969
Residence code: Oregon
ZIP Code of last known residence: 97501
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Medford, Oregon
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 28, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.18996.136]

Laura married Ernest Moses BEER on 6 Oct 1900 in Appanoose Co., IA. Ernest was born on 9 Apr 1876.

General Notes:
Ernest Moses Beer

Problem: Was his first name, Ernest or Earnest? Earnest is used on his marriage record.

MARRIAGE: Earnest Beer, 24, to Laura Conger, 20, on 6 Oct 1900 in Appanoose Co., IA
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 3145 F i. Bessie Virtue BEER was born on 3 Jul 1901 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 3146 M ii. Paul Eugene BEER was born on 21 Apr 1903 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA and died in Jan 1980 at age 76.

+ 3147 M iii. Vaughn Robert BEER was born on 24 May 1905 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA and died in Apr 1981 at age 75.

+ 3148 M iv. Ernest William BEER was born on 26 Feb 1908 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA and died in Mar 1971 at age 63.

3149 M v. George Douglas BEER was born on 16 May 1913 in Jacksonville, Jackson Co., OR and died in Feb 1985 at age 71.

General Notes:
George Douglas Beer

DEATH: Feb 1985
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Beer, George
Social Security #: 544-09-6194
Issued in: Oregon
Birth date: May 16, 1913
Death date: Feb 1985
Residence code: Oregon
ZIP Code of last known residence: 97504
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Medford, Oregon
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 97504
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Medford, Oregon
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 28, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.18994.184]

+ 3150 M vi. Hubert Donald BEER was born on 17 Oct 1915 in Jacksonville, Jackson Co., OR and died in Jul 1974 at age 58.

3151 M vii. Gordon Conger BEER was born on 18 Apr 1918 in Jacksonville, Jackson Co., OR and died on 23 Jun 1989 at age 71.

General Notes:
Gordon Conger Beer

DEATH: 23 Jun 1989
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Beer, Gordon
Social Security #: 544-07-1985
Issued in: Oregon
Birth date: Apr 18, 1918
Death date: Jun 23, 1989
ZIP Code of last known residence: 92324
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Colton, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 28, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.18995.15]

3152 M viii. Kenneth Duncan BEER was born on 5 Mar 1923 in Jacksonville, Jackson Co., OR and died in Nov 1983 at age 60.

General Notes:
Kenneth Duncan Beer

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 5 May 1923; 5 Mar 1923 in SSDI.

DEATH: Nov 1983
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Beer, Kenneth
Social Security #: 544-10-7607
Issued in: Oregon
Birth date: Mar 5, 1923
Death date: Nov 1983
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 93301
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Bakersfield, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 28, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.18996.126]

1560. Minnie Ethel CONGER was born on 19 Feb 1884 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 9 Aug 1971 in California at age 87.

General Notes:
Minnie Ethel Conger

Problem: Was the birth, 29 Feb 1884 at Covert, Osborne Co., KS or 19 Feb 1884 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA as listed in CFA Vol. II, page 706?

RESIDENCES: As of 1970, age 86, at Roseville, CA

RECOLLECTIONS:
According to niece, Minnie Ethel Conger Rees, still residing at Roseville, CA, in 1970, age 86. Thomas, Enos and Mark went to Oregon in 1856. Thomas died in 1858 and was buried in the Sacramento Valley, after which Enos and Mark returned to Centerville. She remembered her Uncle Enos telling how they had gone to Rosevill by train. They camped awhile on the Roseville Dry Creek and then bought horses and wagons and drove to Talent, Oregon. Talent existed before Medford.

Mark and his family returned to Oregon in 1875. Benoni became a prosperous farmer around Blockton and Mt. Ayer, Iowa. John survived the Civil War unharmed and settled near Exline, Iowa; William was lost in the battle of Shiloh; no record of Robinson. Elias tried Kansas for a few years but returned to Iowa; Enos evidently went back to Oregon, for his son, Hemmerly, became a mortician at Medford; Martha went to Kansa in 1880 and had children: Al, Maime and Roxie Crow; Samuel remained in Centerville, Iowa.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 143-144 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Minnie married Wesley Gustaf REES, son of Andrew Peter REES and Anna S. UNKNOWN, on 1 Aug 1908 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Wesley was born on 21 Aug 1882 in Ursala, Sweden and died on 25 Mar 1959 in Roseville, Placer Co., CA at age 76.

+ 3153 M i. Robert Max REES was born on 10 Feb 1910 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 2 Mar 1987 in Hillsborough, San Mateo Co., CA at age 77.

+ 3154 M ii. Jack Dow REES was born on 22 May 1914 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died in May 1983 in California at age 69.

1562. Irene CONGER was born on 15 Nov 1870 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Irene Conger

Problem: Was her first name, Irene or Irena? Marriage record lists, Irena.

Irene married William Nathan WELLS on 13 Sep 1893 in Appanoose Co., IA. William was born about 1870.

General Notes:
William Nathan Wells

MARRIAGE: W.M. Wells, 23 to Irena Conger, 22, on 13 Sep 1893 at Appanoose Co., IA; Book 11, page 479
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 3155 F i. Edna May WELLS was born on 9 May 1902 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Hemmerly Conger

OCCUPATION: Mortician at Medford, OR. County coroner for many years. The Conger Funeral Home continued to serve the community in 1970 although Hemerly Conger had died many years before.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Problem: Was the first name, Hemmerly (CFA I, p. 37a) or Hemerly?

COMMENT: Not found in the SSDI

1570. Emma Rebecca CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1874 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA and died after 1961 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Emma Rebecca Conger

Problem: Was she born at Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA or Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA?

RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1940, Emma Fox of Cincinnati, IA

Emma married Everett Uriah FOX, son of James Wilson FOX and Martha Jane CLARK, on 25 May 1903 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. Everett was born on 29 May 1870 in Knightsville, Clay Co., IN and died after 1961 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

3157 M i. Harold Lee FOX was born on 17 Jun 1904 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Harold Lee Fox

QUESTION: Is this SSDI record for Harold Lee Fox? If so, the date of death is
known.
SSN:
Individual: Fox, Harold
Social Security #: 481-22-3982
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Jun 17, 1904
Death date: Oct 27, 1996
ZIP Code of last known residence: 63565
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Unionville, Missouri
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 29, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.89794.190]

+ 3158 F ii. Martha Helen FOX was born on 17 Oct 1908 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

3159 F iii. Mary Margaret FOX was born on 20 Oct 1910 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

1571. Roxie Clara CONGER was born on 22 Jul 1877 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 28 Oct 1966 at age 89.

General Notes:
Roxie Clara Conger

Problem: Was she Clara Roxie Conger or Roxie Clara Conger? The IGI lists, Roxie Clara Conger.

Birth: Batch #: 8704104, Sheet #: 25, Source Call #: 1396308
22 Jul 1877, Roxie Clara Conger, Appanoose, Iowa

RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1940, Roxie McKay of Cincinnati, IA.

Roxie married Charles Sumner Mc_KAY, son of Alonzo Mc_KAY and Alice WAITE, on 22 Jan 1903 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. Charles was born on 18 Jul 1877 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO.

+ 3160 F i. Alice Viola Mc_KAY was born on 5 Jan 1904 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO and died in Oct 1979 at age 75.

+ 3161 F ii. Dorothy Lee Mc_KAY was born on 2 May 1908 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO.

3162 M iii. Charles Neal Mc_KAY was born on 1 Sep 1909 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 12 Apr 1937 at age 27.

+ 3163 F iv. Thora Lucille Mc_KAY was born on 12 Jan 1913 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

1573. Martin Isaac CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1881 in Bloomington, Osborne Co., KS and died in Dec 1971 at age 90.

General Notes:
Martin Isaac Conger

Birth: Batch #: 7507706, Sheet #: 30, Source Call #: 935377
Bloomfield Twp., Mitchell, Kansas

Birth: Batch #: 7633506, Sheet #: 98, Source Call #: 1058837
10 Oct 1881, Bloomington, Osborne, Kansas

QUESTION: Was the place of birth, Bloomington, KS the town in Osborne Co.? There is another Bloomington, KS. It is assumed that the town was in Osborne Co. because Congers did live in this county.

BIOGRAPHY: Martin Isaac Conger was living in February 1970, age 88. His wife, Tressa, wrote that he was practically helpless and was losing the use of his limbs. His appetite was good and he slept well. Both Martin and Tressa had shaky palsy, but Tressa's penmanship was very good.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Monmouth, OR

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Martin
Social Security #: 541-24-3410
Issued in: Oregon
Birth date: Oct 10, 1881
Death date: Dec 1971
Residence code: Oregon
ZIP Code of last known residence: 97361
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Monmouth, Oregon
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54151.164]

Martin married Tressa Mildred PRATHER, daughter of Perry PRATHER and Emma Jane KREUTZ, on 1 Jan 1908 in Buena Vista, Polk Co., OR. Tressa was born on 11 Sep 1887 in Buena Vista, Polk Co., OR and died in Dec 1985 at age 98.

General Notes:
Tressa Mildred Prather

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Tressa
Social Security #: 541-78-7027
Issued in: Oregon
Birth date: Sep 11, 1887
Death date: Dec 1985
Residence code: Oregon
ZIP Code of last known residence: 97338
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Dallas, Oregon
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.22]

+ 3164 F i. Emma Viola CONGER was born on 24 Apr 1909 in Buena Vista, Polk Co., OR and died on 5 May 1984 in Monmouth, Polk Co., OR at age 75.

+ 3165 F ii. Doris Marie CONGER was born on 26 Oct 1914 in Monmouth, Polk Co., OR.

+ 3166 F iii. Florence Mildred CONGER was born on 29 Nov 1921 in Independence, Polk Co., OR.

General Notes:
Mary Myrtle Conger

Problem: Was she born at Natoma or Bloomington, KS?

Mary married Clarence Hamilton HUTCHISON, son of James HUTCHISON and Alma UNKNOWN, on 12 Oct 1904 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA. Clarence was born on 28 Oct 1880 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 14 Jul 1949 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 68, and was buried in Jul 1949 in Story City, Story Co., IA.

+ 3167 F i. Ruth Augusta HUTCHINSON was born on 13 Dec 1906 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 3168 F ii. Olive Elizabeth HUTCHINSON was born on 31 Dec 1908 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA and died in Apr 1979 at age 70.

1596. Lydia Leota HARVEY was born on 10 Mar 1876 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 2 May 1953 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR at age 77, and was buried in May 1953 in Baker, Baker Co., OR, Pioneer Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lydia Leota Harvey

PARENTS: Wallace McVey Harvey and Nancy Jane Conger

AKA: Probably called, Leota

BIRTH: 10 Mar 1876, nr Cincinnati, Appanoose, IA, CFA II, p. 338

OCCUPATION: Teacher

HOBBIES: music, painting, writing, sewing

ORGANIZATIONS: Member Rebeccas and Pythian

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: A small vigorous woman, who was resourceful and capable of managing her business affairs.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 338 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

3169 M i. John Wallace HOMEWOOD was born on 11 Feb 1898 and died on 23 Aug 1983 at age 85.

General Notes:
John Wallace Homewood

AKA: Probably born John Wallace Tibbets and adopted by his mother's second husband.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 338 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: Retired as Col, USAA, CFA II, p. 338

3170 M ii. Boyd Conger HOMEWOOD was born on 30 Dec 1902 and died in 1971 at age 69.

General Notes:
Boyd Conger Homewood

AKA: Probably born Boyd Conger Tibbets and adopted by his mother's second husband.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 338 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: Retired as Col, USAA, CFA II, p. 338

Lydia next married Harvey Leonard HOMEWOOD, son of Edward HOMEWOOD and Sarah LOUISA, in 1907 in Baker, Baker Co., OR. Harvey was born on 27 Sep 1872 in Thayer, Union Co., IA, died in Jun 1925 in Baker, Baker Co., OR at age 52, and was buried in Jun 1925 in Baker, Baker Co., OR, Pioneer Cemetery.

General Notes:
Harvey Leonard Homewood

PARENTS: Edward Homewood and Sarah Louisa

SPOUSE: Harvey Leonard Homewood was the 2nd spouse of Lydia Leota Harvey.

EDUCATION: Attended Highland Park Business College, Des Moines, IA

OCCUPATION: Bookkeeper, rancher, cattle judging

HOBBIES: Fishing and hunting

OCCUPATION: 32nd Degree Mason, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias

3171 F i. Marian Leota HOMEWOOD was born on 12 May 1908 in Baker, Baker Co., OR.

+ 3174 F iv. Maud Louise HOMEWOOD was born on 11 Mar 1912 in Sumpter, Baker Co., OR.

+ 3176 F vi. Helene June HOMEWOOD was born about 27 Jun 1916 in Unity, Baker Co., OR.

1603. Charles L. POWELL was born on 7 Apr 1858 in Carroll Co., MO, died on 29 Aug 1930 in Nr. Mason City, Custer Co., NE at age 72, and was buried on 31 Aug 1930 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE, Litchfield Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles L. Powell

CENSUS: Listed as Charles Powell, 1, MO in the 1860 census of Liberty Twp., Putnam Co. MO.

RELATIONSHIP: Charles L. Powell and Rebecca H. Ryals were first cousins. They have been confused, by some researchers, with Charles Powell, b. 1813 in OH and Rebecca Conger, b. 1810 in PA.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: Charles L. Powell, age 24, married 26 Jan 1885, Rebecca H. Riles, age 17; groom b. MO, parents William and Narcie Shadden Powell; bride b. MO, parents John and Sally Riles; R.C. Hardin Minister.
(Source: Sherman Co., Nebraska Marriage Records, 1873-1899, p. 166 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1885, in Sherman Co., NE, Dwl #114, Fam # 123, p. 15
Charles Powell, 25, MO, farmer; Rebecca, 18, MO, housekeeping
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1929, Mason City, Custer Co., NE

CEMETERY: Charles Powell, b. 7 Apr 1858, Carroll Co., MO; d. 29 Aug 1930, age 72; burial, 31 Aug 1930; resided, Mason City, Custer Co., NE; occupation, farmer; wife, Rebecca; undertaker, C.A. Potter; headstone on grave; Litchfield Cemetery Lot #15, Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

1900 Census - Sherman Co., Nebraska; Kingston Township
Charles Powell, b. April 1858, age 42, b. Missouri
Rebecca, wife, b, May 1861, age 32, b. Iowa
Benjamin, son, b. Nov 1886, age 14, b. Nebraska
Rhoda, dau, b. Oct 1889, age 11, b. Nebraska
William, son, b. Nov 1890, age 10, b. Nebraska
Jesse, son, b. Jan 1892, age 8, Nebraska
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1920 Census - Sherman Co., Neb., Scott Twp, # 81 [Kindston Twp., absorbed into Scott Twp..]
Charles Powell, age 59 [sic 62], b. Mo., f,b.Oh; m,b. Mo.
Rebecca, wife, age 50 [sic 42], b. Mo., f,b.NC; m.b.Mo.
William G., son. age 30, b. Neb., f,b.Mo.; m,b.Ia.
Occupation: General Farmer.
[Note: This record has a number of inconsistencies. The age of Charles and Rebecca Powell and the birth states of the parents. REH]
(Source: microfilm # T625-998 - date Jan 2,3, 1920. W. Spence Aden- enumerator - furnished by Joyce Posey)

OBITUARY:
"We are again called to note the departure from this life one of the pioneer and citizens of this community. Charles Powell has spent nearly a half -century in this community, and was respected by all the people who knew him, and was especially regarded by pioneer families with whom he lived and neighbored in the early days. He was known as an honest, industrious man, whose deep interest in the welfare of his family and neighbors were marked features of the long years of his life.

Charles Powell was born in Carroll County, Missouri, April 7, 1858 and passed peacefully away at his home southeast of Mason City Friday, August 29, 1930, at the age of 72 years, 4 months and 22 days. He was united in marriage to Rebecca Riles [sic] at Litchfield, Neb, January 25,1885 [sic 26]. To this union six children, 4 sons and 2 daughters. Benjamin, Ruth, John, Rose, William and Jesse.

John, Ruth and Benjamin preceeded their father to the better world. Besides his wife and sons, William and Jesse and daughter Rose, he leaves to mourn his death one brother, Pete Powell, of Cox City, Oklahoma, and two grandchildren, and other near relatives and a host of friends.

Mr. Powell came to Nebraska in 1883, settling in Sherman county before the railroad reached there and before the town of Litchfield was established. He was a active participant in the early day affairs of this community, assisting the needy and doing his share as a good citizen, After living 37 years in Sherman county he moved to Custer county in 1920, and where he resided when the final summons came. He leaves the heritage of an honest man and a good citizen to the community and to his family the memory of a kind husband and loving, indulgent father.

The funeral was held from the Methodist church in Litchfield Sunday afternoon, with Rev. H.H. Todd, pastor, in charge, and interment made in the Litchfield cemetery."
(Source: unknown, may have been The Litchfield Monitor, Litchfield, NE, between 1-10 Sep 1930 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Charles married Rebecca H. RYALS, daughter of John RYALS and Sarah Jane POWELL, on 26 Jan 1885 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE. Rebecca was born about 8 Jun 1865 in Missouri, died on 7 May 1959 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE about age 93, and was buried on 10 May 1959 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE, Litchfield Cemetery.

General Notes:
Rebecca H. Ryals

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Born May 1861 according to the 1900 census.

CENSUS: 1870, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., 224/224, 23 June 1870
Charles Powell, 56, m. farmer, 1800/1000, OH
Rebecca, 59, f. keeps house, PA
Samuel, 18, m. IA
Elizabeth Veatch, 26, f. keeps house, b. OH
Wesley D., 2, m. IA
Daniel Ryals, 8, m. MO, grandson; Rebecca Ryals, 3, f. IA granddaughter
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: Estate records, Putnam Co., MO 1845-1909, pg 97, filed 17 Mar 1876, #692, pg 97.
Ryals, Minors
Children of Sallie Ryals, dec'd and John Ryals.
Daniel, Miriam, Samuel and Rebecca Ryals. All under 18 years old. Heirs
of Charles Powell, dec'd. Signed by Rebecca Powell.
[Note: This Probate record was filed by Rebecca Powell on behalf of the children of her daughter, Sallie (Powell) Ryals. REH]
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Estate Records - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1880, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., #186, page 530A
Rebecca Powell, 60, farming, widow, PA NJ Ire
William G. 46, son, OH OH PA
Nacis, 46, daughter-in-law, MO Tenn Tenn
Charles, 21, grandson, MO OH MO
Rob Lee, 16, grandson, MO OH MO
Alexander, 14, grandson, MO OH MO
Daniel Ryals, 18, grandson, MO AL OH
Rebecca Ryals, 12, granddaughter, IA AL OH
(Census furnished by Joyce Posey)

DEATH: 7 May 1959 at the Good Sam Hospital in Kearney, NE
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Rebecca Powell, b. 8 Jun 1865, MO; d. 7 May 1959, 93 yrs, 10 mo, 29 days; burial 10 May 1959; father, John Ryals; mother, Sally; nearest relative, son - William Powell; undertaker, Minor Steel; headstone on the grave; Litchfield Cemetery Lot #15, Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

3177 M i. Benjamin POWELL was born in Nov 1886 in Nebraska and died before Aug 1930.

General Notes:
Rhoda Powell

AKA: May be Ruth, mentioned in her father's obituary. If so, death was Bef. Aug 1930.

1604. Alexander POWELL was born on 16 Oct 1870 in Missouri, died on 13 Aug 1938 in Oklahoma at age 67, and was buried in Aug 1938 in Erin Springs, Garvin Co., OK, Erin Springs Cemetery.

General Notes:
Alexander Powell

AKA: Alex; Pete

BIRTH-CONFLICT: At the time of the 1880 census he was 14 years old which would make the birth year, ABt. 1866.

MARRIAGE: Alexander Powell, b. 1886, MO, son of William and Narcissus and Amanda Line were married on 18 Aug 1891 at Litchfield, Neb., by W.J. Fisher, Justice of the Peace. [Note: The names of Amanda's parents were not listed.]
(Source: Sherman Co., NE Marriage Records, 1873-1899, p. 507 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: Aug 1891, Sherman Co., NE

MARRIAGE: Alexander Powell, 30, to Maggie Kitchen, 17, 2 Aug 1903, Residence: Erin Springs, [OK]
(Source: Mary Turner Kinard Archives, Chickasaw Nation Marriage Index - 1895-1907 - Grooms, GA-314 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1929, Cox City, OK

CENSUS: 1920 and 1930 in Cox City, Grady Co., OK

CHILDREN: The children of the 2nd marriage were born in and around, Lindsay, Garvin Co., OK and Grady Co., OK.

CEMETERY: Pete Powell, Position A-2, Erin Springs Cemetery, Erin Springs, Garvin Co., OK, 16 Oct 1870 - 13 Aug 1938
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Alexander married Amanda LINE on 18 Aug 1891 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE.

Alexander next married Maggie May KITCHEN on 2 Aug 1903 in Oklahoma. Maggie was born on 27 Jan 1887 in Texas, died on 23 Aug 1953 in Oklahoma at age 66, and was buried in Aug 1953 in Erin Springs, Garvin Co., OK, Erin Springs Cemetery.

General Notes:
Maggie May Kitchen

SPOUSE: Maggie May Kitchen was the 2nd spouse of Alexander Powell.

COMMENT: Not found in the SSDI

CEMETERY: Maggie May Powell, Position A-2, Erin Springs Cemetery, Erin Springs, Garvin Co., OK, 27 Jan 1887 - 23 Aug 1953. (Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

+ 3185 M ii. Charles W. POWELL was born in 1906 in Oklahoma, died in 1981 in Picher, Ottawa Co., OK at age 75, and was buried in 1981 in Picher, Ottawa Co., OK.

3186 M iii. Joe Henry POWELL was born on 4 Feb 1912 in Oklahoma, died on 5 May 1990 in Erin Springs, Garvin Co., OK at age 78, and was buried in May 1990 in Erin Springs, Garvin Co., OK, Erin Springs Cemetery.

General Notes:
Joe Henry Powell

SSN:
Individual: Powell, Joe
Social Security #: 447-05-2308
Issued in: Oklahoma

Birth date: Feb 4, 1912
Death date: May 5, 1990
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 17, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.66893.158]

MILITARY: Tech 5 US Army, WWII

CEMETERY: Joe Henry Powell, Position A-2, Erin Springs Cemetery, Erin Springs, Garvin Co., OK, 4 Feb 1912 - 5 May 1990, Tec 5 US Army WWII (Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

1607. Jackson POWELL was born on 18 Oct 1861 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 12 Sep 1946 in Moline, Rock Island Co., IL at age 84, and was buried on 15 Sep 1946 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jackson Powell

BIRTH: 18 Oct 1861 in Putnam Co., MO
(Source: Obituary - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1885 census, Plattsville Township, Mills Co., Iowa. Page 308 30/30
James Reed, age 28, b, Ill [brother of Susan (Reed) Powell]
Elizabeth, wife, age 25, b. Tx
Effy, dau, age 2, b. Mills Co.
Ada, dau, age 0. b. Mills Co.

George W. Reed, age 38, b. Ill [brother of Susan (Reed) Powell]
Annie, wife, age 20, b. Iowa
Eva, dau, age 3, b. Mills Co.
Annie O., dau, age 0, b. Harrison Co., Iowa

Alexander Powell, age 41, b. Ohio
Susan, wife, age 40, b. Ill [Susan (Reed) Powell]
Charles, son, age 16, b.Iowa
Mary, dau, age 14, b. Iowa
Katie, dau, age 10, b. Iowa [Harriet Kate]
Otto, son age 8, b. Iowa [Oath b. about 1877]
Jackson, nephew, age 23, b. Mo [s/o Isaac & Martha Powell]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey]

MARRIAGE: Jackson Powell, 24, and Alice Probasco, 17, were married on 22 Dec 1888 in Putnam Co., MO.
[Note: If Jackson Powell was born in 1861 he would have been 27 years old at the time of his marriage to Alice, a 10 year age difference. REH]
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Marriage Records, Vol. 2, p. 69 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1900, in Putnam Co., MO, Lincoln Twp
[Note: Father and mother's birth state last 2 items. REH]
Jackson Powell, b. 1861, 38, m. b. Oct, MO, OH, OH
Alice J., b. 1871, 28, f. b. Jul MO, OH, IL
Martha, dau, b. 1889, 10, f. b. MO, MO, MO
Flossie C., dau, b. 1891, 9, f. b. MO, MO, MO
Frank, son, b. 1892, 8, m. b. MO, MO, MO
Tillie, dau, b. 1893, 6, f. b. MO, MO, MO
Roy, son, b. 1895, 5, m. b. MO, MO, MO
son, son, b. 1897, 3, m. b. MO, MO, MO
baby, son, b. 1900, ?, m. MO, MO, MO
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1908, Mendota, Putnam Co., MO
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1927, Mendota, MO
RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1944, Moline, IL
RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1945, 1119 Fifth Avenue, Rock Island, IL

OBITUARY: Jackson Powell
Jackson Powell, was born in Putnam county, Missouri on October 18, 1861, and departed this life at the Moline hospital in Moline, Ill., Sept. 12, 1946. Age at death, 84 years, 10 months, 24 days.
[Note: There is an error in one of the three pieces of date information listed. The time between 18 Oct 1861 and 12 Sep 1946 is 84 years, 10 months, 25 days. REH]

Mr. Powell lived his entire life here in this county, excepting the last two years when his home was at, 1119 Fifth Avenue, Rock Island, Ill.

He was united in marriage with Miss Alice Prosbasco of the home community, December 21, 1888. Their home was a happy home for 58 years. Their marriage was blessed with six sons and seven daughters. Two daughters preceded [their] father in death.

In death he is mourned by the devoted wife, Mrs. Alice Powell of Rock Island, Ill.; children: Frank and Guy of Rock Island, Ill.; Charles of Moline; Roy of Phoenix, Arz.; Curtis of Milwaukee and William of Racine; Mrs. Harry Van Vark of Prairie City, Ia.; Mrs. Thomas Strand of Sheridan, Wyo.; Mrs. Carl Johnson of Rock Island; Mrs. Harry Stromdahl of Rockford; Mrs. Ray Couch of Phoenix, Arz.; and Mrs. Henry Paaske of Ago, Iowa; 23 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 3 brothers and 2 sisters all of Unionville, Mo.

He was a member of the Christian congregation at Stringtown. He was sincerely devoted to his church, community and family. He loved his home and his family and was the happiest when they were all home together.

The body was brought to Comstock Funeral Home Friday where funeral services were held Sunday, September 15 at 2 p.m., conducted by a former Putnam county minister, J.D. Noland.

The name of Jackson Powell will be remembered in the Stringtown community for many years to come.

The beautiful floral display spoke volumes of love for their father and husband. Everything was so arranged that it made a beautiful setting for the service. Mrs. Arthur Comstock at the piano, Mrs. Willie Pittmna and J.N. Comstock sang three very appropriate songs. Six young men of his former neighbors families were pall bearers. The body was kindly laid to rest in the Unionville Cemetery.
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, 25 Sep 1946 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Jackson and Alice Powell are buried in Section 4 of Unionville Cemetery in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Jackson married Alice Jane PROBASCO, daughter of William PROBASCO and Elizabeth UNKNOWN, on 22 Dec 1888 in Putnam Co., MO. Alice was born on 7 Jul 1871 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, died on 19 Nov 1953 in Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL at age 82, and was buried on 21 Nov 1953 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Alice Jane Probasco

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1946, Rock Island, IL

OBITUARY: Alice J. Powell
Alice J. Powell, the daughter of William Harry and Elizabeth Probasco, was born July 7, 1871 in Unionville, Missouri and departed this life November 19, 1953, at her home in Rock Island, Illinois after an extended illness, at the age of 82 years, 4 monts and 12 days.

She was a member of the First Christian Church of Unionville, [MO].

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Martha, and one in infancy, one son Guy, and her husband, Jackson Powell.

She leaves to mourn her passing: five sons, Frank, of Rock Island, Ill; Roy, of Phoenix, Arizona; Curtis of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; William of Racine, Wisconsin; and Charles of Argo, Iowa; seven daughters, Roxie Johnson, of Rock Island, Ill; Mrs. Harry Van Vark, of Prairie City, Iowa; Mrs. Thomas Strand, of Sheridan, Wyoming; Mrs. Harry Stromdahl, of Rockford, Illinois; Mrs. Ray Crouch, of Pamona, California; Mrs. Claude Gilppin, of Hollywood, California; and Mrs. Henry Paaske, of Argo, Iowa; one sister, Mrs. Noah McHenry, of Unionville; twenty-three grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral was conducted Sunday, November 21 at one o'clock by Lyle Childs, minister of the Christian Church under the direction of the Comstock Funeral Home. Interment was in the Unionville Cemetery.
(Source: Obituary Index - Published in the Unionville Republican, newspaper of Unionville, Missouri, 25 Nov 1953 - researcher, Sarah Lemen Phillips, Unionville, MO - furnished by Joyce Posey)

3188 F i. Infant POWELL was born before 10 Feb 1888, died on 10 Feb 1888 in Putnam Co., MO, and was buried in Feb 1888 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Infant Powell

CEMETERY: Section 3, Powell, Infant; daughter of J. & A.J.; d. Feb. 10, 1888, no age; buried next to Jackson and Alice J. Powell
(Source: Unionville Cemetery Index, Unionville, MO, p. 51 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 3189 F ii. Martha E. POWELL was born on 15 Jul 1889 in Missouri, died in Dec 1944 in Sheridan, Sheridan Co., WY at age 55, and was buried in Dec 1944 in Sheridan, Sheridan Co., WY, Sheridan Cemetery.

General Notes:
Flossie C. Powell

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1944, Prairie City, IA
RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1946, Mrs. Harry Van Vark of Prairie City, IA
RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1953, Prairie City, IA

General Notes:
Frank Powell

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1944, Rock Island, IL
RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1946, Rock Island, IL
RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1953, Rock Island, IL

General Notes:
Roy Powell

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1944, Phoenix, AZ
RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1946, Phoenix, AZ

3193 M vi. Guy POWELL was born on 22 Jan 1898 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, died on 18 Jan 1952 in Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL at age 53, and was buried on 21 Jan 1952 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Guy Powell

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1946, Rock Island, IL
RESIDENCES: Jan 1952, 431 Ninth Street; Rock Island, IL

MILITARY: U.S. Army veteran of WWII

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of Christian Church in Unionville, MO

OBITUARY: Guy Powell
Guy Powell, 53, of 431 Ninth Street, Rock Island, IL, a assembler at Farmall worked in Rock Island, died in his home at 7:30 this morning, Jan. 18, [1952]. of a heart attack. Mr. Powell was born January 22, 1898 in Unionville, Mo., the son of Jackson and Alice Powell.

A veteran of Army service during World War II, Mr. Powell was a member of the Christian Church at Unionville, [MO].

He never married.

Survivors are the mother, who lives in Rock Island, [IL]; five brothers, Frank of Rock Island; Roy of Phoenix, Arizona; Curtis of Milwaukee, Wis.; Charles of Argo, Ia.; seven sisters, Mrs. Harry Van Vark of Prairie City, Ia.; Mrs. Thomas Strand of Sheridan, Wyo.; Mrs. John Staubach of Rock Island; Mrs. Harry Stromdahl of Rockford, Ill.; Mrs. Raymond Crouch of Colona, Ill.; Mrs. Claude Gilpin of North Hollywood, Calif.; and Mrs. Henry Paaske of Argo, Iowa, and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Powell's father and a sister preceded him in death.

Funeral services were conducted at Comstock Funeral Home on Monday Jan. 21, 1952, 2 p.m. by Ivan Riess, Minister. Burial in Unionville Cemetery, [Unionville, MO].
(Source: Unionville Republican newspaper, Unionville, MO, 23 Jan 1952 - researcher, Sarah Lemen Phillips - furnished by Joyce Posey)

QUESTION: Which sister was Mrs. John Staubach of Rock Island, IL and which sister was Mrs. Claude Gilpin of North Hollywood, CA as of 23 Jan 1952?

General Notes:
Ical Powell

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1944, Rockford, IL
RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1946, Mrs. Carl Johnson of Rockford, IL
RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1953, Rockford, IL

AKA: Osal

Ical married Harry STROMDAHL on 1 Jul 1920 in Putnam Co., MO. Harry was born about 1894.

General Notes:
Harry Stromdahl

MARRIAGE: 1 Jul 1920, Harry Stromdahl, 26, to Ical Powell, 17
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Marriage Records, Vol. 6, p. 469 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Charles Powell

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1944, Moline, IL
RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1946, Moline, IL
RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1953, Argo, Iowa

General Notes:
Curtis Powell

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1944, Milwaukee, WI
RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1946, Milwaukee, WI
RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1953, Milwaukee, WI

General Notes:
William Powell

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1944, U.S. Army, stationed overseas
RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1946, Racine, WI
RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1953, Racine, WI

General Notes:
Byrd Powell

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1944, Sheridan, WY
RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1946, Mrs. Thomas Strand of Sheridan, WY
RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1953, Sheridan, WY

General Notes:
Rosie Powell

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1944, Rock Island, IL
RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1946, Mrs. Carl Johnson of Rock Island, IL
RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1953, Rock Island, IL

AKA: Roxie

General Notes:
Hannah Maria Oliver

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1944, Mrs. Alice Clark of Phoenix, AZ

QUESTION: Was Alice Powell, Mrs. Claude Gilppin of Hollywood, CA, as of Nov 1953?

General Notes:
Louise Powell

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1944, Moline, IL
RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1946, Mrs. Ray Couch of Phoenix, AZ
RESIDENCES: As of Jan 1952, Colona, IL
RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1953, Pamona, CA

General Notes:
Osie Powell

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1944, Davenport, IA
RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1946, Mrs. Henry Paaske of Argo, IA
RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1953, Argo, IA

1608. Amanda POWELL was born on 24 Jul 1863 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 27 Jun 1945 at age 81, and was buried on 29 Jun 1945 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Amanda Powell

AKA: Mandy, in the 1880 census.

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1908, Mendota, Putnam Co., MO
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1927, Mendota, MO

OBITUARY: Amanda Morgan
Amanda Powell, daughter of Isaac and Martha Powell, was born July 24, 1863, near Unionville, Mo., and departed this life June 27, 1945, at the age of 81 years, 11 months, and 3 days.

She was united in marriage to James Morgan, April 10, 1881. Four children were born to this union. Willie, is one who passed away in 1914. Those left to mourn her passing are her aged husband; Mrs. Etta Davis, Unionville, Mo., Mrs. Finley McKinley, Mendota, Mo., Johnny of the home; two grandchildren - Neal McKinley who is with the armed forces somewhere in the South Pacific, and Mrs. Dixie McKinley Hurley of Livonia; two little great grandsons - Gary McKinley and Larry Hurley.

She was one of a family of 14 children, and was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers and 3 sisters.

She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Eva Hedges, Centerville, Georgia and Mrs. Ida Davis of Unionville, Mo., 4 brothers, Jackson of Rock Island, Ill., Ed of Springfield, Mo., Ora of Roundup, Mont., and Ira of Unionville, Mo.

Mrs. Morgan united with the Christian church of Stringtown when a young girl. She lived her Christian life every day and her every thought was for the comfort and happiness of her family and home. Her entire life was spent in the Stringtown neighborhood, where she was a friend to everyone. The family mourn a loving and devoted mother, and the neighbors a good friend.

Funeral services were conducted at the Husted Funeral Home at 2:00 Friday, June 29, 1945, by Clifford L. Hart, Christian minister. Burial was in the Unionville Cemetery.
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, 11 Jul 1945 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
James Morgan

Problem: Was the date of marriage 10 Apr 1881 or 11 Apr 1881? The obituary of Amanda Morgan lists, 10 Apr 1881. The marriage record lists, 11 Apr 1881.

MARRIAGE: James Morgan and Amanda Powell were married on 11 Apr 1881 in Putnam Co., MO.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Marriage Records, Vol. 3, p. 170 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

1612. Mary Jane POWELL was born on 24 Feb 1872 in Putnam Co., MO and died on 6 Nov 1892 in Lincoln Twp., Putnam Co., MO at age 20.

General Notes:
Mary Jane Powell

OBITUARY:
Mary J., wife of A.J. McClure, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Powell, in Lincoln Township, Nov. 6, 1892. Her disease was dreaded consumption. Age 20 years, 8 months, 12 days. She leaves husband and one child to mourn her departure.
(Source: Unionville Republican, Nov. 30, 1892, Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Mary married A. J. Mc_CLURE on 7 Jul 1889 in Putnam Co., MO. A. was born about 1863.

General Notes:
A.J. McClure

Problem: Were his initials, J.A. or A.J.? The obituary of his wife lists, A.J. Marriage record lists, J.A.

MARRIAGE: J.A. McClure, 26, and Mary Powell, 17, were married on 7 Jul 1889 in Putnam Co., MO.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Marriage Records, Vol. 2, p. 113 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Glen McClure

PROBATE: Glen McClure was mentioned in the will of Isaac Powell.

1614. Evalene POWELL was born on 27 Oct 1876 in Putnam Co., MO and died on 23 Feb 1965 at age 88.

General Notes:
Evalene Powell

RELATIONSHIP: Evalene and Emaline Powell were twins.

AKA: Eva; Eve; Effie

CENSUS: 1900, Eva was working in the household of Harrison Hedges, with a 2 year old son, Earnest, b. Feb. 1898.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1908, Howland, MO
RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1927, Howland, MO
RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1945, Centerville, GA
RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1956, Mrs. Evelyn Hedges, Rome, GA

General Notes:
Charles W. Stewart

MARRIAGE: Charles W. Stewart and Evalene Powell were married on 8 Dec 1894.
(Source: Marriage Record, Vol. 3, p. 100 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Evalene next married George Monroe HEDGES, son of Harrison HEDGES and Sarah UNKNOWN, on 28 Sep 1900 in Putnam Co., MO. George was born on 10 Aug 1861 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 22 Apr 1947 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 85, and was buried on 23 Apr 1947 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
George Monroe Hedges

SPOUSE: George Monroe Hedges was the 2nd husband of Evalene Powell.

MARRIAGE: Geo. W. Hedges, 39, and Eva Powell, 24, were married on 28 Sep 1900 in Putnam Co., MO.
[Note: Middle initial of "W." should have been "M.". REH]
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Marriage Records, Vol. 4, p. 284 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

OBITUARY: George Monroe Hedges
George Monroe Hedges, son of Harrison and Sarah Hedges, was born in Putnam conty, [MO] August 10, 1861; departed this life at Monroe Hospital in Unionville, Mo., April 22, 1947, at the age of 85 years, 8 months, 12 days, having been a life long resident of Putnam county.

He was united in marriage to Evalene Powell. To this union six children were born, four sons and two daughters. These are: Ernest of Des Moines, Ia., Neal of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Faye Bills of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Mrs. Fern Thompson of Carterville, Ga. Two sons, Harry and Freal, died in infancy.

He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild and by a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted at the Comstock Funeral Home at 3 p.m., Wednesday by the Rev. Elston M. Hines. Comstock brothers sang appropriate musical numbers with Mrs. Jim Comstock accompanying at the piano. Burial in the Unionville Cemetery.
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, MO, 30 Apr 1947 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Ernest Hedges

RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1947, Des Moines, IA

NAME-CONFLICT: Earnest, in 1900 census

FATHER: His father was probably Charles W. Stewart.

1617. Ora POWELL was born on 23 Nov 1882 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO and died on 12 Sep 1956 in Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT at age 73.

General Notes:
Ora Powell

RELATIONSHIP: Some information about the siblings of Ora Powell was shared with Joyce Posey by Norma Jeffrey of Round Up, MT.

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1908, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1927, Unionville, MO, at home living with his mother
RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1945, Roundup, MT

OBITUARY: Roundup, Montana
Ora Powell, 73, died in a Billings, [MT], hospital where he had been a heart patient since August 15. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Roberts Funeral Home.

Born November 23, 1882, in Unionville, Missouri. He married Charlotte Heriferd, November 9, 1927 at Centerville, Iowa.

They farmed near Unionville, [MO] until 1939, when they moved to Roundup, [MT]. He was employed as a miner in No. 3 mine until his retirement in 1949.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Charles of Roundtop; daughter, Mrs. Richard Jeffries (sic - Jeffrey) of Roundup; sisters, Mrs. Ida Davis of Unionville, Missouri; Mrs. Evelyn Hedges of Rome, Georgia; brothers, Ira Powell and Edward Powell, both of Unionville, Missouri.
(Source: Great Falls, Montana Tribune, 19 Sep 1956 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Ora married Charlotte I. HERIFORD, daughter of John A. HERIFORD and Ida Ellen AYERS, on 9 Nov 1927 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. Charlotte was born on 9 Apr 1903 in Elm, Custer Co., OK and died on 6 May 1974 in Roundup, Musselshell Co., MT at age 71.

General Notes:
Charlotte I. Heriford

SSN:
Individual: Powell, Charlotte
Social Security #: 517-32-2661
Issued in: Montana
Birth date: Apr 9, 1903
Death date: May 1974
Residence code: Montana
ZIP Code of last known residence: 59072
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Roundup, Montana
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.66797.33]

3214 F i. Norma June POWELL was born on 7 Nov 1929 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO.

General Notes:
Norma June Powell

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1956, Roundup, MT
RESIDENCES: As of 1995, Roundup, MT

Norma married Richard W. JEFFERY on 19 Nov 1949 in Roundup, Musselshell Co., MT. Richard was born on 6 Jul 1924 in Valentine, Fergus Co., MT.

General Notes:
Richard W. Jeffery

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth take place?

General Notes:
Charles Powell

AKA: Chuck

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1956, Roundup, MT
RESIDENCES: As of 1995, Glendive, MT

1623. Rebecca H. RYALS was born about 8 Jun 1865 in Missouri, died on 7 May 1959 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE about age 93, and was buried on 10 May 1959 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE, Litchfield Cemetery.

Rebecca married Charles L. POWELL, son of William G. POWELL and Narcissus SHADDEN, on 26 Jan 1885 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE. Charles was born on 7 Apr 1858 in Carroll Co., MO, died on 29 Aug 1930 in Nr. Mason City, Custer Co., NE at age 72, and was buried on 31 Aug 1930 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE, Litchfield Cemetery.

1625. Charles POWELL was born on 27 Apr 1869 in Putnam Co., MO, died in Nov 1945 in Cheyenne, Laramie Co., WY at age 76, and was buried in Nov 1945 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles Powell

BIRTH-PLACE-CONFLICT: Listed as born in Iowa in the 1885 census of Plattsville Twp., Mills Co., Iowa.

MARRIAGE:
Charles Powell 22 and Eveline Stevens 18 m. 30 August 1891 at East Plattsmouth [NE], Witness: Alex Powell
(Source: Mills Co., Iowa Marriage Book 5, page 25, couple #599 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

BIOGRAPHY:
"The Plattsmouth Journal tells of a narrow escape Charles Powell had from drowning one day last week. He had been to the Nebraska metropolis and imbibed rather freely of their fire water. Upon setting out late in the afternoon for his home on this side of the Missouri river he settled down in his little row boat and was sound asleep. He drifted down stream and was presently seen to fall overboard. Luckily Emma and Minnie Ault saw his predicament and notified their brother Charles Ault and Malon Richardson. These men started down the river and reached Powell just in time. He was clinging to the side of his boat and was about all in when the men reached him. Powell was in the icy water for nearly an hour."
(Source: Mills County Tribune, Glenwood, Mills Co., Iowa , Friday March 13, 1908 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS: "Charles Powell and family from west of the junction left last week for Colorado, and will join the Mills Co., Colony near Haxtun."
(Source: Mills County Tribune, Glenwood, Mills Co., Iowa , January 28 1910 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

DIVORCE: "Eve Powell brings suit for divorce from Charles Powell."
(Source: Mills County Tribune, Glenwood, Mills Co., Iowa, November 11, 1912 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Charles married Evaline STEVENS on 30 Aug 1891 in East Plattsmouth, Cass Co., NE. Evaline was born about 1873.

General Notes:
Evaline Stevens

AKA: Eveline Stevens in the marriage record; Eva

3217 M ii. Infant POWELL was born on 15 Aug 1912 in East Plattsmouth, Cass Co., NE.

General Notes:
Infant Powell

SEX: Male

BIRTH: "A son was born to Mr. & Mrs. Charles Powell in East Plattsmouth." (Source: Mills County Tribune, Glenwood, Mills Co., Iowa, August 15,1912 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

1627. Minnie A. POWELL was born on 27 Mar 1872 in Iowa, died on 1 Sep 1894 in Plattsville, Mills Co., IA at age 22, and was buried in Sep 1894 in Glenwood, Mills Co., IA, Martin's Chapel.

3218 M i. Clarence FODEN was born in Jun 1894 in Iowa, died in 1909 in Colorado at age 15, and was buried in 1909 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

General Notes:
Clarence Foden

AKA: Clarence Powell

Census: 1900, in Mills Co., IA, Plattsville Twp., Dwelling 310, Family 312, page 149A
Alexander Powell, w, m, age 57, b. Feb 1843, Ohio, father b. Ohio, mother b. PA;
Mary, wife, w, f, age 55, b. Dec 1844, Illinois, father b. Kentucky, mother b. Indiana;
Isaac, son, w, m, age 15, b. Feb. 1885, Iowa, father, b. OH, mother, b. IL;
Clarence Foden, w, m, grandson, b. June 1894, Iowa; father, b. unknown, mother, b. Iowa
(Census information furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Haxtun Cemetery, Block 3, Lot 76, Plot 4 under the name, Clarence Powell.
(Source: Information provided by the cemetery sexton to Joyce Posey)

1629. Harriet Kate POWELL was born on 3 Sep 1875 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 1 Apr 1937 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO at age 61, and was buried in Apr 1937 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

General Notes:
Harriet Kate Powell

AKA: Katie Powell in the 1885 census of Plattsville Twp., Mills Co., Iowa;
Hattie Powell in marriage record.

Harriet married Daniel S. SECRIST, son of Joseph SECRIST and Unknown, on 12 Apr 1894 in Pacific Junction, Mills Co., IA. Daniel was born between 1872 and 1874 in Missouri and died in Sep 1900 in Plattsmouth, Cass Co., NE.

General Notes:
Daniel S. Secrist

MARRIAGE: Daniel Secrist, 20, and Hattie Powell, 19, [Harriet Kate]
m. 15 April 1894, at residence of L.O. Jones in Pacific Jct.
Consent of Joseph Secrist, father of the groom
(Source: Mills Co., Iowa Marriage Book 6, page 38, couple #343 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 3219 F i. Hattie A. SECRIST was born in 1891, died in 1992 at age 101, and was buried in 1992 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

+ 3220 M ii. Walter Leslie SECRIST was born on 22 Oct 1899 in Mills Co., IA, died in 1925 in Paoli, Phillips Co., CO at age 26, and was buried in 1925 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

3221 F iii. Mary Ellen SECRIST was born on 16 Feb 1901 in Mills Co., IA and died on 13 Aug 1988 in Laramie, Albany Co., WY at age 87.

Mary married Otto GUNNERSON. Otto was born on 26 Aug 1890 and died in Jul 1971 in Laramie, Albany Co., WY at age 80.

Harriet next married Andrew J. BANE in 1902. Andrew was born on 4 Nov 1857 in Mahaska Co., IA and died on 27 Mar 1907 in Mills Co., IA at age 49.

General Notes:
Andrew J. Bane

SPOUSE: Andrew J. Bane was the 2nd spouse of Harriet Kate Powell.

+ 3222 F i. Susan Geneva BANE was born on 17 Feb 1903 in Mills Co., IA, died on 26 Feb 1956 at age 53, and was buried in Feb 1956 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

+ 3223 F ii. Sela Mable BANE was born on 24 Mar 1906 in Mills Co., IA and died in 1993 in Mills Co., IA at age 87.

Harriet next married Richard T. FISHER on 1 Aug 1908 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA. Richard was born about 1878 in Arkansas.

General Notes:
Richard T. Fisher

MARRIAGE: 1 Aug 1908, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA
(Source: LDS record - furnished by Joyce Posey)

SPOUSE: Richard T. Fisher was the 3rd husband of Harriet Kate Powell.

RELATIONSHIP: He had a grandson, Delbert Irwin, age 1 10/12, b. Iowa, father in AR, mother in OH living with him at the time of the 1920 census.

CENSUS: 1920 census - Haxtun Town, Phillips Co., Colorado, Precinct 4, date 9 Feburary 1920, Dwl #1 / Fam # 1, Grant Street
Fisher, Richard T., age 42,b. Ark.; f-b.Ark; m-b. Ark.; Occupation: Grader -Public roads.
Hattie, wife, age 43, b. Iowa; f-b. oh; m-b.Ind.
Bane, Sela, dau, age 13., b. Iowa; f-b.Iowa; m-b. Iowa
Fisher, Hattie, dau, age 10, b. Iowa; f-Ark.; m-b. Iowa
Claude, son, age 8, b. Iowa; f-b.Ark.; m-b. Iowa
Paul G., son, age 7, b. Iowa; f-b. Ark., m-b. Iowa
Irwin, Delbert, g-son, age 1 10/12; b. Iowa., f-b.Ark; m-b. Oh
Fisher, Orson, [? nephew] age 22, b. Iowa; f-b.-; m-b.Ind.; Occupation:
Contractor - Public roads.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

1630. Oath Franklin POWELL was born on 18 Jan 1877 in Fremont Co., IA, died on 29 Mar 1956 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 79, and was buried on 2 Apr 1956 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

General Notes:
Oath Franklin Powell

AKA: His name is also found as Ottis Powell (see 1920 census)

OCCUPATION: Worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and farmed

ANNIVERSARY: Oath and Vernia Powell celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 1955.

MARRIAGE: Oath Powell to Verney Early on 23 Jan 1906 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattomie Co., IA, by H.H. Fields, J.P.
(Source: Pottawatamie Co., Iowa, Marriage Record Book 15, p. 518, No. 15700, and Copy of marriage certificate in possession of Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE:
Groom: Oath Powell, age at next birthday, 27, place born: Missouri [sic, Iowa]; parent's name: Alexander Powell and Susan Reed; place of residence: Weston, Iowa, farmer
Bride: Verney Earley [sic], age at next birthday, 20; place born: Nebraska; parent's name: Perry Earley and Margaret Carr; place of residence: Weston, Iowa
Witness: E. McWilliams; Marriage Date: Jan. 23, 1906; Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawatamie Co., Iowa; By Whom Married: H.H. Field, Justic of Peace
(Source: Register of Marriages, Pottawatamie Co., Iowa, Book 5, p. 64 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RELATIONSHIP-CHILDREN: The children of Oath Powell and Vernia Early had Powell and Conger ancestors in both Oath's and Vernia's lines. They were 3rd cousins 1 generation removed, on the Conger side. David Conger was their common ancestor.

LAND: Homestead Information - [source ] Bureau of Land Management - General Land Office Records. http://www.glorecords.blm.gov./search
COLORADO
Oath F. Powell - Homestead - 160 acres - Sterling, Logan Co., Colorado - NE
sec. 12, Twp. 7N, Range 50 W. Issue date: 25 March 1913.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1920, Cheyenne Co., NE, Lodge Pole, 31 Mar 1920, 108/113
Ottis Powell, 44, IA, general farmer; Vernie, 30, IA, housekeeping
Walter, 13, IA; Henry, 7, CO; Lucy, 2 1/2, CO; Nellie, 7/12, NE
(Furnished by Joyce Poseey)

RESIDENCES: IA, CO, NE

CEMETERY-ERROR: The tombstone lists, "Oath 1876-1957; Vernia 1891-19--" She is not buried with him. According to Joyce Posey the headstone date of death of 1957 is wrong. It should be 29 Mar 1956. Richard Henthorn believes her date of birth is also wrong.

OBITUARY: The date of his obituary is 4 Apr 1956. It lists his birth as, 18 Jan 1877 at Fremont Co., IA.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Oath married Vernia Madora EARLY, daughter of Perry EARLY and Margaret CARR, on 23 Jan 1906 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA. Vernia was born about 25 Mar 1890 in Lodgepole, Cheyenne Co., NE, died on 29 Nov 1979 in Denver, Denver Co., CO about age 89, and was buried on 1 Dec 1979 in Grandby, Grand Co., CO, Grandby Cemetery.

General Notes:
Vernia Madora Early

NAME-CONFLICT: Vernie; Verney; Vernie Madora Early from daughter, Violet B. (Powell) Hutchinson.

BIRTH-CONFLICT: A birth date of 1891 had been listed. This is in conflict with the SSDI, 29 Mar 1885. Also in conflict with, 25 Mar 1890, from tombstone.

RESIDENCES: She lived with her son, Walter.

DEATH: Vernie Powell, 29 Nov 1979, Denver, CO [Verified by Grand County, Colorado Historical Society]
(Furnished by Joyce Powell)

OBITUARY:
Vernia M. Powell, 5341 Magnolia St., Denver, Colo. Mother of Nellie Greenlee, Malen Powell, Phillip Powell, Violet West, and Venia Nair; also survived by grandchildren and other relatives. Services, 10 a.m. Tuesday [1 Dec 1979], Berkeley Park Chapel [Denver]. Private interment, Grandby, Colo. Cemetery.
(Source: Rocky Mountain News, 31 Nov 1979 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

SSN:
Individual: Powell, Vernia
Social Security #: 505-18-5994
Issued in: Nebraska
Birth date: Mar 29, 1885
Death date: Nov 1979
Residence code: Colorado
ZIP Code of last known residence: 80022
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Commerce City, Colorado
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.67004.47]

CEMETERY: Tombstone phooto reads: Vernia M. Powell, b. Mar. 25, 1890, d. Nov 29, 1979 (Photo in possession of Joyce Posey)

3227 M i. Walter Le_Roy POWELL was born on 26 Dec 1906 in Iowa, died on 8 Dec 1967 in Grandby, Grand Co., CO at age 60, and was buried on 14 Dec 1967 in Grandby, Grand Co., CO, Grandby Cemetery.

General Notes:
Walter LeRoy Powell

BIRTH: 26 Dec 1906, Iowa
(Source: 1920 census)

SSN:
Individual: Powell, Walter
Social Security #: 483-03-5165
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Dec 26, 1906
Death date: Dec 1967
Residence code: Colorado
ZIP Code of last known residence: 80446
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Granby, Colorado
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.67009.146]

3228 F ii. Bessie POWELL was born in 1909 in Colorado, died in 1918 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO at age 9, and was buried in 1918 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

+ 3229 M iii. Henry Thomas POWELL was born on 8 May 1912 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, died on 27 Jun 1973 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 61, and was buried on 3 Jul 1973 in Northglenn, Adams Co., CO, Highland Memorial.

3230 F iv. Nina POWELL was born in 1915 in Colorado, died in 1916 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO at age 1, and was buried in 1916 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lucy Powell

CHILD: Child added based on the 1920 census, Lucy, age 2 1/2, b. CO

+ 3232 F vi. Nellie E. POWELL was born on 22 Sep 1919 in Lodgepole, Cheyenne Co., NE, died on 6 May 1988 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 68, and was buried on 9 May 1988 in Grandby, Grand Co., CO, Grandby Cemetery.

3233 M vii. Malen POWELL was born on 15 Dec 1921 in Lodgepole, Cheyenne Co., NE.

General Notes:
Malen Powell

RESIDENCES: As of 1995, Cheyenne, WY

RELATIONSHIP: Gail Delbert Powell and Malen Powell are related in a number of
ways: 1) they are 1st cousins, with the common ancestor being, Alexander
Powell; 2) they are 4th cousins, 1 generation removed, with the common ancestor
being David Conger; 3) they are 4th cousins, with the common ancestor being
Mary Darby Green.

MILITARY: Served in the Army Air Corps during WWII, in the 792nd Sqdn and 468th
Bomb Wing in India. He was a "right gunner" on the B-29, "Mammy Yokum."

COMMENT: He stated there were brothers and sisters born and died before his
birth.

3234 F viii. Frances L. POWELL was born on 17 Mar 1923 in Lodgepole, Cheyenne Co., NE, died on 29 Oct 1949 in Gorman, , CA at age 26, and was buried in Oct 1949 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

General Notes:
Frances L. Powell

DEATH: Killed in a car and logging truck accident at Gorman, CA.

3235 M ix. Phillip Oath POWELL was born on 14 Jul 1926 in Bushnel, Kimball Co., NE, died on 15 May 1983 in Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT at age 56, and was buried on 26 Jul 1983 in Riverside, Riverside Co., CA, Riverside National Cemetery.

General Notes:
Phillip Oath Powell

OCCUPATION: Truck driver

MILITARY: PFC Army

DEATH: Heart attack. When Phillip didn't have a trucking run he went as second driver on a trucking trip with his brother, Malen, who was driving for Rigsby Trucking Company. When they got to Helena, MT he became ill, had a heart attack and died.

CREMATION: The remains were cremated and returned for burial near Riverside, CA.

CEMETERY: Phillip O. Powell; b. 14 Jul 1926, d. 15 May 1983; PFC Army; Plot 13-102; Burial: 26 Jun 1983; Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA.
(Source: www.interment.net - furnished by Joyce Posey)

SSN:
Individual: Powell, Phillip
Social Security #: 523-20-6737
Issued in: Colorado
Birth date: Jul 14, 1926
Death date: May 1983
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 92691
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Mission Viejo, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 20, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.66966.119]

3236 F x. Birdie Violet POWELL was born on 29 Jan 1929 in Maxwell, Lincoln Co., NE, died on 25 Jun 1996 in Palmer, Matunuska-Susitna Co., AK at age 67, and was buried in Jun 1996 in Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna Co., AK, Valley Memorial Gardens.

General Notes:
Birdie Violet Powell

AKA: Violet Powell; Birdie Violet Powell; Violet Hutchinson; Violet West

CEMETERY: Valley Memorial Gardens, Palmer, Alaska

General Notes:
William Nelson

SPOUSE: William Nelson was the 2nd spouse of Birdie Violet Powell.

General Notes:
Unknown West

SPOUSE: Mr. West was the 3rd spouse of Birdie Violet Powell.

3237 F xi. Becky Ann POWELL was born in 1930 and died in 1931 in Ovid, Sedgwick Co., CO at age 1.

3238 F xii. Venia May Margaret POWELL was born on 16 Jan 1933 in Pacific Junction, Mills Co., IA.

General Notes:
Venia May Margaret Powell

AKA: Vinie May Margaret Powell

BIRTH: 16 Jan 1933, Pacific Junction, Mills Co., IA
(Source: Mills Co., Iowa Birth Records - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Venia next married Joseph E. POKRAKA. Joseph was born on 14 Nov 1921 and died on 31 Oct 1991 at age 69.

General Notes:
Joseph E. Pokraka

SPOUSE: Joseph E. Pokraka was the 2nd spouse of Venia May Margaret Powell.

BIRTH-DEATH: 1921-1991 from Joyce Posey

BIRTH-DEATH: 14 Nov 1921 - 31 Oct 1991 from SSDI

SSN:
Individual: Pokraka, Joseph
Social Security #: 313-18-4077
Issued in: Indiana
Birth date: Nov 14, 1921
Death date: Oct 31, 1991
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 20, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.65210.88]

1631. Isaac Peter POWELL was born on 17 Feb 1885 in Pacific Junction, Mills Co., IA, died on 29 Sep 1960 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 75, and was buried on 1 Oct 1960 in Northglenn, Adams Co., CO, Highland Memorial.

General Notes:
Isaac Peter Powell

AKA: Ike

OCCUPATION: Construction; worked for the Gates Rubber Co. during WWII

MARRIAGE: 4 Jul 1908
POWELL-JARRED; There was a Mills county [Iowa] couple married on the Fourth [July 1908], but their marriage occurred at Council Bluffs. Isaac Powell of Pacific Jct. and Violet Jarred of Glenwood were the young people. They were married Saturday morning by Rev. Henry DeLong. This couple applied for a license at Glenwood on Friday, but were refused on account of the youthful appearance of the bride and their inability to produce a properly certified "permit from papa". The bride is a daughter of David Jarred, the man operating the saw mill in the Bogart timber north of Glenwood.
(Source: Newspaper article - Mills County Tribune, Glenwood, Mills Co., Iowa, Tuesday, July 7, 1908 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS:
"Mr. & Mrs. Isaac Powell left last Saturday to join the Mills county colony at Haxtun, Colorado."
(Source: Newpaper article - Mills County Tribune, Glenwood, Mills Co., Iowa, May 28, 1909 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1910 Census - Logan County, Fleming Twp., dated April --,1910
Isaac Powell, age 24, farm laborer, b. Iowa, rents home, married two years,
f-Oh; m-Ill
Violet, wife, age 19, b. Iowa, f-Ind; m-Ireland; gave birth to one child
Orson, son age 1, b. Iowa [March 1909]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1920 census - Haxtun Town, Phillips Co., Colorado, Precinct 4, date 9 February 1920, Dwl # 2 /Fam # 2, Grant Street
Powell, Isaac P., age 38, b. Iowa; f-b. Ohio m-b. Ind. Occupation: Teamster - hauling -Public roads.
Violet, wife, age 28, b. Iowa; f-b. Ind; m-b. Ireland
Orson U. [ sic E.] son; age 10; b. Iowa; f-b.Iowa; m-b. Iowa
Dora M., dau; age 9; b. Iowa; f-b.Iowa; m-b. Iowa
Josephine, dau. age 7, b. Iowa, f-b. Iowa; m-b. Iowa
Gail D., son, age 5, b. Colo., f-b. Iowa; m-b. Iowa
Frederick P., son, age 3; b. Colo., f-b. Iowa; m-b. Iowa
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS:
"Isaac Powell and family are back from Sterling, Colorado."
(Source: Newspaper article - Mills County Tribune, Glenwood, Mills Co., Iowa, Aug 15, 1910 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS:
In 1913, Isaac Peter Powell and his family migrated to Haxtun, CO by wagon train. He was a farmer and involved in road construction and general labor.

A family story is told of how farming, without proper equipment and irrigation, was very difficult on the arid plains of eastern Colorado. Isaac traded his homestead for a pair of mules so he could get work to make a living to feed his family.

The 1920 census listed them living on Grant Street in Haxtun, CO.

Later, Isaac obtained road construction work at Lodgepole, Nebraska and the family lived there until 1925. Next, they moved to Ovid, Colorado. Ike, as he was called, and his son's Orson and Gail were employed to do excavation and construction work at the Great Western Sugar Factory, Sugar Hotel and the 1929 project to build a new High School in Ovid. His daughter, Dora Mabel, was one of the first thirteen to graduate frm the new High School in 1930.

David Jarred, Ike's father-in-law, was a carpenter in the Ovid area.

The family moved to Denver, CO in 1933.

Ike and Violet's sons, Orson, Gail and Fred enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. They served on various ships in the Pacific. Fred was killed aboard the USN Destroyer Twiggs, LS #159 DD, when the ship was hit by sucicide planes while at Okinawa on 16 Jun 1945. Gail wrote to his parents about learning that Fred's ship had been hit over his own ship's radio.

Isaac and Violet bought a piece of land at 2560 West 67th Ave., in Westminister, Adams Co., CO after the war and had a small four room house built. They celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on 4 Jul 1958 with a family picnic at Berkley Park in Denver, CO.

Isaac Powell died on 29 Sep 1960 and he was buried on Saturday, 1 Oct 1960. After his death the family home was sold and Violet went to live with her widowed daughter, Dora Miller. In 1966 she moved to 29 E. Ratcliff, Englewood, CO.

On 14 Mar 1967, while in the yard preparing the flower beds for planting Violet was invited by a neighbor to have lunch. She told the neighbor she would take some yard rubbish to the alley and would be right back. When she did not appear after several minutes the neighbor went to the alley and found her dead of a massive heart attack. She was buried on 18 Mar 1967. Both Isaac and Violet are buried at the Highland Memorial Gardens, Northglen, Adams Co., CO.
(Written by Joyce Posey)

DEATH: 29 Sep 1960, per death certificate
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Isaac Peter Powell was buried at Highland Memorial Gardens, Northglenn, CO

COMMENT: Not found on the SSDI

Isaac married Violet Gertrude JARRED, daughter of David JARRED and Margaret Jane DOBSON, on 4 Jul 1908 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA. Violet was born about Apr 1892 in Hastings, Mills Co., IA, died on 14 Mar 1967 in Englewood, Arapahoe Co., CO about age 74, and was buried in Mar 1967 in Northglenn, Adams Co., CO, Highland Memorial.

General Notes:
Violet Gertrude Jarred

CONFLICT-BIRTH: Violet (Jarred) Powell gave her birth date as, 29 Nov 1892. Census and WPA records state she was born, April 1892. There were no birth records kept in Mills Co., IA in 1892. Her brother, Galen Eugene was born, 11 May 1893 and died 6 Dec 1977 in Denver, Co.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS: A letter written by Violet in 1963 stated that the parents of her husband, Isaac Peter Powell, were Alexander Powell and Mary Susan Reed.

CEMETERY: Highland Memorial Cemetery, Northglenn, Adams Co., CO

COMMENT: Not found in the SSDI

+ 3239 M i. Orson Eugene POWELL was born on 13 Mar 1909 in Glenwood, Mills Co., IA, died about 19 Jul 1995 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV about age 86, and was buried on 25 Jul 1995 in Ovid, Sedgwick Co., CO, Ovid Cemetery.

+ 3240 F ii. Dora Mabel POWELL was born on 23 Sep 1911 in Pacific Junction, Mills Co., IA and died on 24 Nov 1996 at age 85.

+ 3241 F iii. Josephine Mary POWELL was born on 26 Jan 1913 in Pacific Junction, Mills Co., IA, died on 1 Mar 1976 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 63, and was buried in Mar 1976 in Northglenn, Adams Co., CO, Highland Memorial.

+ 3242 M iv. Gail Delbert POWELL was born on 31 Aug 1914 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, died on 1 Apr 1991 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 76, and was buried on 4 Apr 1991 in Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO, Fort Logan Cemetery.

+ 3243 M v. Frederick Peter POWELL was born on 25 Dec 1916 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, died on 16 Jun 1945 at sea on the Pacific Ocean at age 28, and was buried in Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO, Fort Logan Cemetery.

3244 M vi. Joseph Dean POWELL was born on 15 Sep 1929 in Julesburg, Sedgwick Co., CO, died on 15 Sep 1929 in Julesburg, Sedgwick Co., CO, and was buried in Sep 1929 in Ovid, Sedgwick Co., CO, Ovid Cemetery.

1632. George Wesley DODRILL was born on 7 Jul 1868 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, died on 7 Feb 1932 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE at age 63, and was buried in Feb 1932 in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
George Wesley Dodrill

NAME-CONFLICT: Wesley Dodrill; George Wesley Dodrill; George W. Dodrill.

OCCUPATION: Worked for the railroad

RESIDENCES: 1914, Omaha City Directory, p. 271, G.W. Dodrill, residence: 429 Walnut, Omaha, NE, switchman

George married Lulu CLEVELAND on 16 Nov 1888 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA. Lulu was born in 1873 in Nebraska, died in 1947 in Nebraska at age 74, and was buried in 1947 in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

3245 M i. Edward Cleveland DODRILL was born on 28 Dec 1889 in Pottawattamie Co., IA.

General Notes:
Edward Cleveland Dodrill

OCCUPATION: Worked as car operator for O&CB Street Railway

RESIDENCES: 1914, Omaha City Directory, p. 271, residence: 2537 South 8th Street, Omaha, NE, car opr O&CB St. Ry

3246 M ii. Lee DODRILL was born on 21 Jan 1901 in Pottawattamie Co., IA and died on 12 Dec 1906 in Nebraska at age 5.

1633. Nelson P. HOWARD was born in 1868, died on 19 Jul 1895 at age 27, and was buried in Jul 1895 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Nelson P. Howard

CEMETERY: Unionville Cemetery Index
Nelson P. Howard - b. 1868 - d. 19 July 1895
Goldie P. Howard - d. 14 Nov 1898 d/o N & R Howard
(Furnished by Sarah Lehman Phillips, Unionville, Mo)

3250 F i. Goldie P. HOWARD died on 14 Nov 1898 and was buried in Nov 1898 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

1634. Martha S. HOWARD was born on 11 May 1870 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO and died on 10 Jan 1933 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 62.

General Notes:
Martha Howard

CHILDREN: 6 grandchildren at death

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1927, Mrs. Martha Buck of Herrick, South Dakota
RESIDENCES: Unionville, Putnam Co., MO

OBITUARY: MA BUCK
The auditoriam was filled last Friday afternoon with citizens who sympathetically paid their respect to Ma Buck in the last sad rites. This truely pioneer woman had made her good offices in life secure. Rev. M.A. Braun officated.

Martha Howard Buck was born May 11, 1870, in Unionville., Mo., and passed away January 10, 1933 at 3:20 at her home, of double pneumonia, being at the time of her death 62 years and 8 months of age.

She converted in early life and united with the Christian Church and lived a consistent Christian life.

When she was 18 years of age she was united in marriage to Richard Wilson, to which one daughter, Dolly, was born, who both preceded her in death.

On April 17, 1896, she was again united in marriage to Aaron Linn, who also preceded her in death. To this union was born four children: Three sons, Bud, of New York City; Roy, of Chippewa Falls, Wis.; Bob, of Toledo, Ohio, and one daughter, Mrs. William Blythe, residing here.

On July 15, 1915, she again united in marriage to John L. Buck, whom she leaves to mourn her loss.

Besides her husband and children, she leaves six grandchildren, two sister's: Mrs. W.T.Spence, of Unionville, Mo.; Mrs. Ves Crewson [sic. Stella Krewson] of Lafayette, Colo., and one brother Will Howard, of Onley Springs, Colo., and a host of friends.

"Ma" Buck was a kind and loving mother and companion. She was loved by all who knew her. No person in the community will be missed more than "Ma" Buck, for she was a mother to everybody.
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville Missouri - issue date - Feb. 1, 1933 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Aaron Linn

SPOUSE: Aaron Linn was the 2nd spouse of Martha Howard.

General Notes:
Unknown Linn

RESIDENCES: As of Jan 1933, Mrs. William Blythe, of Unionville, MO.

General Notes:
John L. Buck

SPOUSE: John L. Buck was the 3rd spouse of Martha Howard.

General Notes:
Cynthia Ellen Howard

AKA: Cynthia E. Howard, called Ellen Corder, widow, in the 1900 census.

Cynthia married J. A. CORDER on 7 Oct 1895 in Appanoose Co., IA. J. was born about 1870.

General Notes:
J.A. Corder

MARRIAGE: J.A. Corder, 25, to Cynthia E. Howard, 19, 7 Oct 1895 at Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: Index Grooms List, Early Marriages Appanoose Co., IA 1847-1900, Book 12, page 353 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Dewey Corder

RESIDENCES: As of Jan 1926, Lafayette, CO

RELATIONSHIP: Raised by his maternal grandparents after his mother died.

1647. Christianne LEONARD was born on 31 May 1862 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 8 Aug 1926 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 64, and was buried in Aug 1926 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Christianne Leonard

PARENTS: Joseph Sanford Leonard and Margaret Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Christian Henkle on the tombstone; Christianne Leonard.

Christianne married Clarence A. HENKLE on 13 Dec 1882 in Appanoose Co., IA. Clarence was born on 6 May 1856, died on 23 Jul 1930 at age 74, and was buried in Jul 1930 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Clarence A. Henkle

NAME-CONFLICT: Clarence Hinkle; Clarence Henkle in marriage record.

OCCUPATION: School principal

MARRIAGE: Clarence Henkle, 26 to Christian Lemarco [sic], 20, on 13 Dec 1882 at Appanoose Co., IA; Book 8, page 231.
[Note: The surname of the groom and both names of the bride appear to be recorded incorrectly. REH]
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" Book 8, p. 231 published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Clarence A. Henkle, 6 May 1862, 23 Jul 1930; Christian, his wife, 31 May 1862, 8 Aug 1929; Ernestine Henkle, 22 Sept. 1883, 6 Apr 1963. Row 4, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
(Source: Pleasant Twp., Cemeteries, Appanoose Co., IA, page 41 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

3257 F i. Ernestine HENKLE was born on 22 Sep 1883, died on 6 Apr 1963 at age 79, and was buried in Apr 1963 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ernestine Henkle

NEVER_MARRIED: Ernestine Henkle never married.

AKA: Ernestine Henkle on the tombstone.

SSN:
Individual: Henkle, Ernestine
Social Security #: 480-30-5381
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Sep 22, 1883
Death date: Apr 1963
Residence code: Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: May 4, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.119137.45]

1648. William Joseph LEONARD was born on 28 Mar 1865 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 3 Feb 1953 in Savannah, Carroll Co., IL at age 87, and was buried in Feb 1953 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Joseph Leonard

PARENTS: Joseph Sanford Leonard and Margaret Conger

CEMETERY: William Leonard, 1866-1953; Emma Leonard, 1869-1919; Section 3, Row 22, Exline Cemetery, Exline, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

REFERENCE: CFA 2, page 362

William married Emma CROFT, daughter of John CROFT and Mary BOND,. Emma was born about 1869, died on 3 Jan 1919 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA about age 50, and was buried in Jan 1919 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

General Notes:
Emma Croft

PARENTS: John Croft and Mary Bond

CEMETERY: William Leonard, 1866-1953; Emma Leonard, 1869-1919; Section 3, Row 22, Exline Cemetery, Exline, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 3259 M i. Raymond John LEONARD was born on 17 Aug 1890 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 29 Aug 1990 at age 100, and was buried in Aug 1990 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

3261 M iii. Sherman E. LEONARD was born on 11 Apr 1896, died in Jan 1985 at age 88, and was buried in Jan 1985 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sherman E. Leonard

PARENTS: William Joseph Leonard and Emma Croft

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 12 Apr 1896 or per SSDI, 11 Apr 1896?

DEATH: Jan 1985
(Source: SSDI)

CEMETERY: Exline Cemetery, Exline, Appanoose Co., IA; Sherman E. Leonard; 1896-1985, US Army WWII.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

SSN: Individual: Leonard, Sherman
Social Security #: 483-07-4052
SS# issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Apr 11, 1896
Death date: Jan 1985
Residence code: Iowa
ZIP Code of last known residence: 50138
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Knoxville, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 9, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.141312.120]

3262 M iv. Otis E. LEONARD was born on 1 Sep 1900 and died on 28 Apr 1929 at age 28.

General Notes:
Otis E. Leonard

PARENTS: William Joseph Leonard and Emma Croft

NEVER_MARRIED: Unmarried

1649. John E. LEONARD was born on 3 Sep 1867 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 5 Jan 1952 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA at age 84, and was buried in Jan 1952 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

General Notes:
John E. Leonard

PARENTS: Joseph Sanford Leonard and Margaret Conger

MARRIAGE: Jno. E. Leonard, 24, to Luella Pittman, 19, on 9 Sep 1891; Book 10, Page 568
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Problem: CFA II, p. 361 lists the date of marriage as, 1887.

CEMETERY: Esper Leonard, 1896-1974; Ella Leonard, 1872-1960; John E. Leonard, 1867-1952; Section 6, Row 14, Exline Cemetery, Exline, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: John was very tall. He kept his farm very clean.

OCCUPATION: Farmer, he homesteaded by his wife's folks. He had a big maple sugar camp.

John married Luella PITMAN, daughter of Sterling PITTMAN and Unknown, on 9 Sep 1891 in Appanoose Co., IA. Luella was born about 1872 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died in 1960 about age 88, and was buried in 1960 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

General Notes:
Luella Pitman

NAME-CONFLICT: Ella Pittman in CFA II, p. 361; Luella Pitman;

CEMETERY: Esper Leonard, 1896-1974; Ella Leonard, 1872-1960; John E. Leonard, 1867-1952; Section 6, Row 14, Exline Cemetery, Exline, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Mildred Leonard

MARRIAGE: CFA II, p. 361 lists a date of marriage, 1942, with no spouse.

General Notes:
Ida Ellen Leonard

PARENTS: Joseph Sanford Leonard and Margaret Conger

AKA: Probably was known by her middle name, Ellen or Ellie. Ellie is used on the tombstone of an infant that died on 16 Aug 1894.

Ida married David Walter Mc_KEEHAN, son of Bazel Mc_KEEHAN and Mary RUSSELL, about Feb 1893 in Appanoose Co., IA. David was born about 1869 and died in 1937 about age 68.

General Notes:
David Walter McKeehan

PARENTS: Bazel McKeehan and Mary Russell

AKA: D. Walter McKeehan

MARRIAGE: D.W. McKeehan, 23, to Ellen Leonard, 23; no return record (probably between 16 Feb 1893 - 16 Mar 1893); Book 11, page 326
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

3266 U i. Infant Mc_KEEHAN died on 16 Aug 1894 and was buried in Aug 1894 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

General Notes:
Infant McKeehan

CEMETERY: Infant McKeehan, d/o D.W & Ellie, d. Aug. 16, 1894; Section 3, Row 24, Exline Cemetery, Exline, Appanoose Co., IA. In the next plot is: Infant McKeenan, d. Feb. 11, 1896.
Furnished by Joyce Posey)

1651. Elizabeth Jane LEONARD was born on 3 Mar 1871 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 15 May 1934 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 63, and was buried in May 1934 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Jane Leonard

PARENTS: Joseph Sanford Leonard and Margaret Conger

AKA: Lizzie

Elizabeth married Herman Fredrick LUSMAN on 29 Mar 1892 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA. Herman was born on 9 Sep 1865 in Kirchwalsede, , Hanover, Germany, died on 12 Feb 1944 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 78, and was buried in Feb 1944 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Herman Fredrick Lusman

Problem: Was the surname, Lusman or Lussman?

MARRIAGE: H.F. Lusman, 25, to Lizzie Leonard, 21, March 29, 1892, at Exline, Appanoose Co., IA
(Source: Marriage Records Book 11, p. 121, Appanoose Co., IA - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA. Row 2:
Lusman, Elizabeth J., b. Mar 3, 1871, d. May 15, 1934; Herman E., b. Sept 4, 1865, d. Feb 12, 1944
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Mable Lusman

PARENTS: Herman Frederick Lusman and Elizabeth Jane Leonard

DEATH: Probably died as an infant.

3268 M ii. Faye Herman LUSMAN was born about 1895 in Mystic, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Faye Herman Lusman

PARENTS: Herman Frederick Lusman and Elizabeth Jane Leonard

DEATH: Probably died as an infant.

+ 3269 F iii. Anne Margaret LUSMAN was born about 13 May 1897 in Mystic, Appanoose Co., IA.

3270 M iv. Clarence Earl LUSMAN was born on 26 Dec 1899 in Mystic, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Clarence Earl Lusman

PARENTS: Herman Frederick Lusman and Elizabeth Jane Leonard

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Clarence Earl Lusman? If so, there is a
conflict on the year of birth.
Individual: Lusman, Clarence
Social Security #: 478-07-4737
SS# issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Dec 26, 1898
Death date: Dec 1986
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 92040
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Lakeside, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 9, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.147470.93]

General Notes:
Eva Alice Lusman

PARENTS: Herman Frederick Lusman and Elizabeth Jane Leonard

1657. Emma Alice MARSHALL was born on 5 Feb 1863 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 7 Mar 1949 at age 86, and was buried in Mar 1949 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Livingston Cemetery.

General Notes:
Emma Alice Marshall

PARENTS: William Fletcher Marshall and Mary Jane Conger

EMIGRATION: Emma Alice Marshall move to Kansas with her parents about 1881.

RECOLLECTIONS: Grandfather Was Active Organizing Methodist Churches Mrs. E.A. Boden, address Cincinnati, [IA], puts a lot of information into this
short letter about early day events in Caldwell township, [Appanoose Co., IA]. She says:

My father, William F. Marshall, came to Iowa in 1850 from Ohio. His wife's name was Mary Conger who came in 1846 with her parents, Enos and Jane Strair Conger. The Conger homestead was north of where Exline, [IA] now stands. Mother lived there until she was 17, having been seven years old when they came. At 17 she married William F. Marshall, being married by Rev. James Marshall, his father.

William F. Marshall was the head carpenter to build the Benonia Conger barn, the biggest barn in Appanoose county. They had just got it finished when it was struck by lightning and burned to the ground.

Grandfather Rev. James Marshall's wife's name, Mary Wiggins, came from Ohio and organized the M.E. church at the Beard school house when the school house was a log building. He was the first preacher and superintendent of the Sabbath school.

Beard school house was named for Elisha Beard.

Grandfather Marshall organized the church at Zoar and was the first preacher. Their superintendent was one of the two old men who prayed for a preacher to be sent to them and said that he was a direct answer to their prayer. The assistant was the other man.

Grandfather was the first blacksmith in Caldwell township. His shop was located 1 1/2 mile north of the Missouri line, 3/4 [appeared as 3-4 in the original article] mile east of the Pleasant township line.

The M.E. Class was moved to Exline about 54 or 55 years ago.

T.B. Maring was the first postmaster in Caldwell township. The post office was located 1/4 mile east of the north and south road south of Exline. Exline was not there, and on the south side of road going east. (Evidently it was later moved farther north.) The P.O. was named Caldwell. Caldwell township was named for Michael Caldwell.

The Fisher mill was destroyed when Shoal creek was the highest it ever was. The mill was located 1/2 mile west from grandfather's shop.

I was born and lived until I was 17 years old, 1/4 mile west of this mill in Pleasant township.

We should remember we owe every blessing to our Heavenly Father and those pioneers.
(Source: Early Pioneer Stories, p. 37, published by Appanoose County, Iowa Genealogical Society - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Emma married Charles Howard BODEN on 25 Jun 1882 in Plainville, Rooks Co., KS. Charles was born in 1856 in Rooks Co., KS, died in 1934 in Appanoose Co., IA at age 78, and was buried in 1934 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Livingston Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles Howard Boden

RESIDENCES: Charles and Emma Boden purchased a 108 acre farm at Livingston, Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.

CEMETERY: Livingston Cemetery, Row 3, Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA; Charles H. Marshall, 1856-1934; Emma A., 1863-1949.
(Source: Franklin Twp. Cemetery Records, Appanoose Co., IA - furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 3272 M i. William Charles BODEN was born on 9 Jun 1883 in Rooks Co., KS, died on 22 Aug 1913 in Appanoose Co., IA at age 30, and was buried on 25 Aug 1913 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Livingston Cemetery.

1664. Charles Seigel CONGER was born on 8 Aug 1862 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, died on 2 Jun 1940 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 77, and was buried in Jun 1948 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles Seigel Conger

PARENTS: Elias Gregory Conger and Margaret Jane Ireland

COMMENT:
Following the death of his mother Charles Seigel Conger, at the age of 6, was "bound out" to a farmer in Putnam Co., MO.
(Source: Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Problem: Was his middle name, Seigel or Siegel? Robert Guilinger lists, Seigel. Siegel and Seigel and perhaps, Siegal are listed in CFA Vol. II. L. Keith Conger used, Sigle. Sigel in CFA I, p. 69. Take your pick.

MARRIAGE: CFA I, says he was first married to an unnamed woman, prior to the marriage to Betty Speak.

MARRIAGE: C.S. Conger to Betty Speak on 21 Dec 1884 at Putnam Co., MO.
(Source: LDS Records, M515633/0505, 21 Apr 1981 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

DEATH: Charles Siegel Conger, Dead & Obit 6/12, published 5 Jun 1940, died 2 Jun 1940, age 77y 9m 24d, buried Cincinnati, IA
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

BIOGRAPHY: Charles S. Conger
Charles S. Conger is a worthy representative of one of the earliest pioneer families of Appanoose county, [Iowa] and is well known in this section, where he was born. His popularity is due to definite attainment in agricultural pursuits and in the field of public life and his success and promience have rewarded an active, useful and honorable business career filled with hard work and perserving labor.

He was born on the farm which he now operates and which he calls the "Hillside Stock Farm, August 8, 1862, and is the son of Elias Conger, a native of Ohio.

The grandfather of this review, Enos Conger found the family in Iowa, moving to this state in the early period of its pioneer development and making a definite location in Appanoose county when the father of our subject was still a child. About the year 1844 he preempted land in this section of the state, upon the present site of the town of Exline, [IA], which is now a thriving and prosperous village.

Enos Conger later left his original tract and located upon the farm now owned by his grandson, this property having therefore been in possession of the family for three generations. The grandfather (Enos) owned two hundred acres which was all raw land when it came into his possession. He broke the soil and made substantial improvements and in the work of development was aided by his son, Elias, who was reared upon the farm and who after the death of his father continued its operation.

At the outbreak of the Civil War Elias enlisted in the 18th Iowa Volunteer Cavalry and served three years and six months in the Federal Army. He received his honorable discharge and returned home, where he remained a short time, later going to the Pacific coast. His wife, Miss Jane Ireland, was also a representative of a well known pioneer family. She died in 1868 and afterward Elias Conger went to Washington, where he engaged in the timber business, and later removed to Texas.

Charles S. "Seigel" Conger remained at home until after the death of his mother, when he was bound out (age 6) to a Mr. Tibler, a farmer of Putnam county, Missouri, from whom he received kind treatment and where he found a good home, and a quiet but strong affection sprang up between master and employee. After serving his time Mr. Conger remained on the farm which he operated, carrying forward the work of improvement and caring for Mr. Tibler in his old age. He thus grew familiar with the details of practical farming.

Later he purchased the farm and operated it for a number of years, disposing of it in 1886. He left Missouri and returned to Appanoose county, where he purchased 80 acres of the old homestead, which he began to farm and further improve. He is now the owner of 240 acres, all fenced, drained and developed, and most of which is under cultivation. He first erected a fine residence and later a good barn. He has excellent outbuildings and has a number of acres of orchard. He has made a speciality of raising and feeding stock and sometimes ships his animals direct to the markets. A man of quiet, steady industry, sound judgement and consertive business methods, he has advanced step by step from poverty to wealth and from humble position to one of prominence, being ranked today among the men who establish and promote agricultural standards in this part of the state.

Mr. Conger married in Putnam county, Missouri, December 15, 1884 [sic 21 Dec 1884;, Miss Betty Speak and they became the parents of six sons, of whom Roy N. met death by accident in 1911, when he was 25 years of age. Those who survive are: Finis T., Ira I., Benoni, Lowell E. and John L.

Mr. Conger gives his political allegiance to the Republican party and has always been a force in community affairs although he has never desired political preferment. In 1910, however, he was elected township trustee of Pleasant township and served as a delegate to numerous county conventions. For years he has been identified with educational work.
(Source: Conger Confab, December 1993, Vol. XIX, page 776 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

COMMENT: There is a photograph of the Charles Seigel Conger family, taken around 1910, on the front cover of "Conger Confab," December 1993, Volume XIX, No. 4.

CEMETERY: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa Row: 20
Conger: Ben - Jan 17, 1893 - Feb 19, 1916
Conger: Roy - Jan 9, 1877 - June 14, 1912
Conger: Bettie - 1866 -1927
Conger: Charles S. - 1862 - 1940
(Source: Pleasant Twp. Cemeteries, p. 87 -Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Charles married Betty SPEAK on 21 Dec 1884 in Putnam Co., MO. Betty was born on 27 Sep 1866, died on 26 Mar 1927 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 60, and was buried in Mar 1927 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Betty Speak

AKA: Bettie on the tombstone.

DEATH: Betty Conger, Nee: Speak, published 30 Mar 1927, born 27 Sep 1866, died 26 Mar 1927, buried Cincinnati, [IA].
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Row 20, three headstones.
Ben Conger, Jan. 17, 1893, Feb. 19 1916
Roy N. Conger, Jan. 9, 1887, June 14, 1912
Bettie Conger, 1866-1927 and Charles S., 1862-1940
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 3273 M i. Finis Truman CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1885 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 31 Oct 1947 in Rogersville, Webster Co., MO at age 62, and was buried in Nov 1947 in Sargent, Custer Co., NE, Mt. Hope Cemetery.

3274 M ii. Roy N. CONGER was born on 9 Jan 1877 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 14 Jun 1912 in Nr. Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA at age 35, and was buried in Jun 1912 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Roy N. Conger

PARENTS: Charles Seigel Conger and Betty Speak

DEATH: Roy Conger killed by train
The morning papers give accounts of the death of Roy Conger, of Cincinnati, Ia., who was rundown by a M.& St. L. freight train Fri. night [14 Jun 1912] near Grinnell, [IA] and instantly killed, the body being badly mangled. The papers stated the the supposed identity was established by means of papers found in the young man's clothing. A coroner's inquest did not hold the train crew responsiable.

By telephoning Cincinnati today it is learned that the young man's father received a message last night from Grinnell in regard to his son and left for that place, and later the report of his death came. The mother is prostrate over the shocking news.

Roy was 22 or 23 years of age and a very good young man. Sometime ago a strange circumstance which came into his life seem to greatly affect him. He became very much interested in religious work. He left recently for Oakaloosa to attend a Holiness meeting and was supposed to be walking back this way and distributing tracts, of which he carried a number when he met his death.

Mrs. Conger, the mother, had a stroke of paralysis several years ago and it is feared that the sad occurance will prove a serious shock and the many friends and acquaintances of the family are greatly sorrowed. Roy had several brothers. --- Centerville, Ia., Citizen.
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri; issue date: 19 June 1912 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Row 20, three headstones.
Ben Conger, Jan. 17, 1893, Feb. 19 1916
Roy N. Conger, Jan. 9, 1887, June 14, 1912
Bettie Conger, 1866-1927 and Charles S., 1862-1940
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Floyd Conger

PARENTS: Charles Seigel Conger and Betty Speak

COMMENT: Floyd Conger was 13 in 1900, per CFA II, page 714.

+ 3276 M iv. Ira Tobin CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1888 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 19 Jun 1966 in Jackson Co., OH at age 77, and was buried in Jun 1966 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR, Hillcrest Memorial Park.

3277 M v. Benoni CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1893 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 19 Feb 1916 at age 23, and was buried in Feb 1916 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Benoni Conger

PARENTS: Charles Seigel Conger and Betty Speak

AKA: Ben Conger on his tombstone.

BIRTH: Benoni Conger was born in Jan 1893, per CFA Vol. II, page 714.

CEMETERY: Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Row 20, three headstones.
Ben Conger, Jan. 17, 1893, Feb. 19 1916
Roy N. Conger, Jan. 9, 1887, June 14, 1912
Bettie Conger, 1866-1927 and Charles S., 1862-1940
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 3278 M vi. Lowell Edward CONGER was born on 10 Sep 1900 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 21 Apr 1961 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA at age 60, and was buried in Apr 1961 in Brooklyn, Poweshiek Co., IA, IOOF Cemetery.

3279 M vii. John Luther CONGER was born on 30 May 1904 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 14 Sep 1941 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR at age 37, and was buried in Sep 1941 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR.

General Notes:
John Luther Conger

PARENTS: Charles Seigel Conger and Betty Speak

NO_ISSUE: John Luther Conger had no issue.

AKA: Called Luther in his death notice.

DEATH: Luther Conger, Dead Buried Medford, Ore., published 17 Sep 1941
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

OBITUARY: Luther Conger Dead
Luther Conger, passed away at his home at Medford, Oregon, Sunday morning, Sept. 14 [1941]. He was 36 years old and had spent the past 15 years in Oregon. He is survived by his wife, and three brothers: Ira, of Grants Pass, Ore.; Finis, of Taylor, Neb; and Lowell of this county. He was buried at Medford.
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, MO, 17 Sep 1941 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

1665. Isaac Newton CONGER was born on 17 May 1873 in Albany, Gentry Co., MO, died on 19 Apr 1923 in Polk, Polk Co., NE at age 49, and was buried in Apr 1923 in Polk, Polk Co., NE.

General Notes:
Isaac Newton Conger

PARENTS: Elias Gregory Conger and Sarah Ann Baldwin

Birth: Batch #: T000151/3916, Source Call #: Archive Record 17 May 1872, Isaac Conger, at Gentry, Missouri, son of Elias G. Conger and Sarah Ann Baldwin

Birth: Batch #: T902900/0632, Source Call #: 1233568
17 May 1873, Isaac Newton Conger, at Gentry, Missouri, son of Sarah Ann Baldwin, no father listed

BIRTH-CONFLICT: The two LDS records differ on the year of birth.

AKA: Might have been called, Ike

OCCUPATION: dairy livestock dealer

ORGANIZATIONS: I.O.O.F. and Masons

OBITUARY: From the obituary: "Isaac Conger came to Nebraska on August 27, 1888. He engaged in farming and later in the dairy business and dealing in livestock at Polk, Neb."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 246 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Isaac married Ethel Frances HORN, daughter of Francis Lemoine HORN and Lucy HAVLINE, on 20 Nov 1902 in Polk, Polk Co., NE. Ethel was born about 2 Nov 1880 in Stromsburg, Polk Co., NE, died about 10 Jan 1947 in Boulder City, Clark Co., NV about age 66, and was buried in Jan 1947 in Boulder City, Clark Co., NV.

General Notes:
Ethel Frances Horn

PARENTS: Francis Lemoine Horne and Lucy Havline

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

HOBBIES: Sewing, fancy needle work, handy-work, raising flowers

Problem: Was the date of birth, 2 Nov 1880 or 20 Nov 1880?

Problem: Was the date of death 6 Jan 1947 or 10 Jan 1947?

RELATIONSHIP: Brothers, William Edward Conger and Isaac Newton Conger were both married to Ethel Frances Horn.

3280 M i. Francis Lemoine CONGER was born on 11 Mar 1904 in Stromsburg, Polk Co., NE.

General Notes:
Francis Lemoine Conger

PARENTS: Isaac Newton Conger and Ethel Frances Horn

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Francis Lemoine Conger? If so, the date of death is known.
Individual: Conger, Frank
Social Security #: 504-46-9272
Issued in: South Dakota
Birth date: Mar 11, 1904
Death date: Aug 18, 1995
ZIP Code of last known residence: 57761
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
New Underwood, South Dakota
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Mar 17, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54148.117]

3281 F ii. Charlotte Mae CONGER was born on 16 Apr 1906 in Polk, Polk Co., NE and died on 18 Oct 1984 at age 78.

General Notes:
Charlotte Mae Conger

PARENTS: Isaac Newton Conger and Ethel Frances Horn

SSN:
Individual: Hora, Charlotte
Social Security #: 507-78-9991
Issued in: Nebraska
Birth date: Apr 16, 1906
Death date: Oct 1984
Residence code: Nebraska
ZIP Code of last known residence: 69167
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Tryon, Nebraska
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Mar 17, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.126425.133]

General Notes:
Vincent William Hora

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Vincent William Hora? If so, the date of
birth and death is known.
Individual: Hora, Vincent
Social Security #: 507-48-4177
Issued in: Nebraska
Birth date: Nov 25, 1901
Death date: May 3, 1993
ZIP Code of last known residence: 69167
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Tryon, Nebraska
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Mar 17, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.126426.193]

1666. Jane CONGER was born on 4 Oct 1875 in Otoe Co., NE and was buried in Central City, Merrick Co., NE.

General Notes:
Jane Conger

PARENTS: Elias Gregory Conger and Sarah Ann Baldwin

Birth: Batch #: T000167, Source Call #: Archive Record
4 Oct 1875, Jane Conger, Otoe, Nebraska

NAME-CONFLICT: Jennie (CFA II, p. 715)

BURIAL-ERROR: Buried at Central City, NE, not Oakdale (CFA II, p. 715)

COMMENT: Not found on the SSDI

Jane married Jake WHITMORE on 27 May 1896 in David City, Butler Co., NE. Jake was born on 1 Oct 1870.

3282 M i. Karl WHITMORE was born on 20 Jan 1897 and died in Aug 1969 at age 72.

General Notes:
Karl Whitmore

DEATH: Aug 1969
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Whitmore, Karl
Social Security #: 508-10-2077
Issued in: Nebraska
Birth date: Jan 20, 1897
Death date: Aug 1969
Residence code: Nebraska
ZIP Code of last known residence: 68826
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Central City, Nebraska
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Mar 17, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.141690.23]

1668. William Edward CONGER was born on 22 May 1880 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS, died on 18 Oct 1960 in Linn Co., OR at age 80, and was buried in Oct 1960 in Brownsville, Linn Co., OR.

General Notes:
William Edward Conger

PARENTS: Elias Gregory Conger and Sarah Ann Baldwin

Birth: Batch #: T902860, Source Call #: Temple Dept.
20 May 1880, William Edward Conger, Hays, Ellis, Kansas

Problem: Was the date of birth, 22 May 1880 or 20 May 1880?

AKA: Edward

OCCUPATION: farmer, barber, butcher

HOBBIES: He liked to hunt and fish.

SPOUSE: William Edward Conger was the 2nd husband of Ethel Frances Horn.

Problem: Was he buried in Oakdale, NE or Brownsville, OR? Maxine Leonard lists, Brownsville, OR.

William married Ethel Frances HORN, daughter of Francis Lemoine HORN and Lucy HAVLINE, in Nebraska. Ethel was born about 2 Nov 1880 in Stromsburg, Polk Co., NE, died about 10 Jan 1947 in Boulder City, Clark Co., NV about age 66, and was buried in Jan 1947 in Boulder City, Clark Co., NV.

+ 3285 M i. William Patrick CONGER was born on 21 Feb 1916 in Polk, Polk Co., NE and died on 26 Dec 1996 at age 80.

3286 F ii. Mary Edna CONGER was born on 20 Feb 1920 in Brownlee, Cherry Co., NE.

General Notes:
Mary Edna Conger

PARENTS: William Edward Conger and Ethel Frances Horn

3287 M iii. James CONGER was born on 2 Jul 1922 in Brownlee, Cherry Co., NE and died on 14 Jan 1980 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE at age 57.

General Notes:
James Conger

PARENTS: William Edward Conger and Ethel Frances Horn

Birth: Batch #: T903600, Source Call #: Temple Dept.
2 Jul 1922, James Conger, Brownlee, Cherry, Nebraska, son of Isaac Newton Conger and Ethel Frances Horn

SS Death Index: James Conger; b. 2 Jul 1922; issued: NE; d. Jan 1980;
last place of residence: NV; zipcode: 89015; SSN: 508-12-0042
Zipcode 89015 is Calico Ridge, Clark, NV and Henderson, Clark, NV
Death Benefit locality: Omaha, Douglas, NE 68131

General Notes:
Joseph Conger

PARENTS: William Edward Conger and Ethel Frances Horn

DEATH: Joseph Conger died as an infant.

1669. Mary Eudora CONGER was born on 17 Sep 1882 and was buried in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE.

General Notes:
Mary Eudora Conger

PARENTS: Elias Gregory Conger and Sarah Ann Baldwin

COMMENT: Her middle name has been listed as Endora and Enora. In the Corrections and Additions section of CFAII, page 715, the spelling of the name is corrected to, Eudora.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

COMMENT: Not found in the SSDI

1685. Tilla CHANCE was born on 17 Nov 1888 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA and died on 19 Nov 1951 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA at age 63.

Tilla married Lloyd W. SMITH, son of Marion SMITH and Rhoda Ellen SHIELDS, on 2 Dec 1906 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA. Lloyd was born on 9 Oct 1885 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA and died in Dec 1979 at age 94.

General Notes:
Lloyd W. Smith

PARENTS: Marion Smith and Rhoda Ellen Shields

OCCUPATION: farmer

DEATH: Dec 1979
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Smith, Lloyd
Social Security #: 479-42-6706
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Oct 9, 1885
Death date: Dec 1979
Residence code: Iowa
ZIP Code of last known residence: 52501
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Ottumwa, Iowa
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 52501
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Ottumwa, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Mar 17, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.103654.173]

3290 M i. Forrest Jay SMITH was born on 2 Oct 1907 in Wapello Co., IA and died on 6 Jan 1969 in Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL at age 61.

General Notes:
Forrest Jay Smith

SSN:
Individual: Smith, Forrest
Social Security #: 483-18-4509
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Oct 2, 1907
Death date: Jan 1969
Residence code: Illinois
ZIP Code of last known residence: 61201
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Rock Island, Illinois
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Mar 17, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.102756.177]

+ 3291 F ii. Doris Maxine SMITH was born on 31 Dec 1910 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA and died in Apr 1989 at age 78.

1687. William Franklin CONGER was born on 16 Dec 1885 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died in Sep 1965 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 79, and was buried in Sep 1965 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Friendship Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Franklin Conger

PARENTS: Joseph Wallace Conger and Jane Cattern

AKA: Frank

OCCUPATION: farmer, raised Hereford cattle, had 1 cow and 8 calves when he was 5 years old
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 26 - Maxine Crowell Leonard).

DEATH-CONFLICT: Did he die in Aug 1964 or as listed in the SSDI, Sep 1964?

SS Death Index: William Conger; b. 16 Dec 1885; issued: MO; d. Sep 1964; last place of residence: IA; zipcode: ; SSN: 496-42-2654

William married Mary Delilah BROWN, daughter of William Henry BROWN and Louise Jane O'NEAL, on 15 Mar 1905 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO. Mary was born on 11 Aug 1887 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

3292 F i. Jessie Pearl CONGER was born on 27 Dec 1905 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 14 Mar 1920 at age 14, and was buried in May 1920 in Putnam Co., MO, Friendship/Brown Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jessie Pearl Conger

PARENTS: William Franklin Conger and Mary Delilah Brown

NEVER_MARRIED: Never married.

NAME-CONFLICT: Jessie Pearl; Jesse Pearl

DEATH: Jessie Pearl Conger, dau. of Frank, published 24 Mar 1920, born 27 Dec 1905, died 14 Mar 1920, buried Friendship/Brown.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 3293 F ii. Evelyn M. CONGER was born on 31 May 1907 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 3294 M iii. William Raymond CONGER was born on 21 Feb 1910 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, died on 30 Jul 1956 in Silverton, Marion Co., OR at age 46, and was buried in Aug 1956 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Friendship Cemetery.

+ 3295 F iv. Dorothy Dimples CONGER was born on 16 Oct 1911 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO.

+ 3296 M v. Harold Enos CONGER was born on 12 Nov 1912 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, died on 3 Apr 1965 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 52, and was buried in Apr 1965 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

3297 M vi. Carl Francis CONGER was born on 13 Dec 1915 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 5 Apr 1963 at age 47, and was buried in Apr 1963 in Putnam Co., MO, Friendship Cemetery.

General Notes:
Carl Francis Conger

PARENTS: William Franklin Conger and Mary Delilah Brown

NEVER_MARRIED: Carl Francis Conger never married.

NAME-CONFLICT: Was the middle name, Franklin, or as reported in the Death Notice, Francis?

DEATH: Carl Francis Conger, Obit, published 10 Apr 1963, born 13 Dec 1915, died 5 Apr 1963, buried Friendship/Brown.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 3298 F vii. Josephine Blanche CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1917 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, died on 9 Sep 1983 at age 65, and was buried in Sep 1983 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 3299 F viii. Ruth Geneva CONGER was born on 14 Apr 1919 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO.

1688. Charles Marion CONGER was born on 10 Mar 1887 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 13 Jan 1979 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 91, and was buried in Jan 1979 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles Marion Conger

PARENTS: Joseph Wallace Conger and Jane Cattern

OCCUPATION: Farmer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of Church of Christ

REFERENCE: Listed in The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 698 - Maxine Crowell Leonard.

RECOLLECTIONS: L. Keith Conger, son of Charles Marion Conger, of Cincinnati, IA wrote to Maxine Leonard on 20 Nov 1973.

I have a picture of my grandpa, Enos [Conger] and his wife. I have a cane handed down, that Enos made. I have visited his grave many times. He lies in a little cemetery south of Cincinnati, [IA].

My father, Charles M., was born in a log cabin east of Cincinnati in 1887. He is still living. When he was a boy his dad used to pack up the family in a covered wagon and go to the Indian Territory out in Oklahoma. They made several such trips and would work in the hay fields of the cattle ranches nearby. What adventures he and his three brothers, Jesse, Pearl and Frank would have.

They hunted and fished with the Indian boys, rode ponies, swam and 'rassled Indian style. All this was passed on to my brother and myself on long winter evenings as we watched the flickering flames of fire.

My dad would also play the harmonica for us and could play the organ too. His favorite tune was, "The Oklahoma Sunset Waltz." I will never forget it if I live to be thousand years old.

I own and live on a 200 acre farm south of Exline, [IA]. This farm has been in the family (both sides of the house) for almost 100 years. Eighty acres of it was purchased from an heir to the Jospeh Leonard (who married Margaret Conger) estate.

We are members of the Exline Christian Church which was established in a hayloft in a barn on the John Conger farm in 1852. John was brother to Enos and used the bard as an underground railway station for the slaves in pre-civil war days.

I have always been proud of and claimed a relationship to all Congers, and am so pleased to have this excellent book to verify it.
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. III, No. 3, Sep 1977)

CEMETERY: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Row 25, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA;
Avis Irene Conger, 1919-1947, w/o L.C. Tice; Parlee Conger, 1890-19--; Charles M., 1887-19--.
[Note: The dates of death of Parlee and Charles were probably not listed because they were living at the time when the cemetery record was made.]
(Source: Book "Pleasant Twp. Cemeteries," - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

SS Death Index: Charles Conger; b. 10 Mar 1887; issued: IA; d. Jan 1979; last place of residence: Cincinnati, IA; zipcode: 52549; SSN: 479-16-3410

Charles married Clittie Parlee MIKELS, daughter of Lyman MIKELS and Rebecca SHADDEN, on 3 Oct 1908 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Clittie was born on 26 Sep 1890 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 30 Aug 1985 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 94, and was buried in Sep 1985 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Clittie Parlee Mikels

PARENTS: Lyman Mikels and Rebecca Shadden

Problem: Her name has been listed as, Parke Mikels which is wrong. Her name has been listed as, Clittie Parlee Mickles (Mickels), which is also wrong. According to her son, L. Keith Conger, her name was Clittie Parlee Mikels.
[Note: No source citation has been given which would prove the name. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Problem: Was she born in Putnam Co., MO or as listed in CFA I, Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA?

AKA: She was probably called, Parlee; Clittie Parlee Mickels (CFA II, p. 698)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of Church of Christ

SS Death Index: Parlee Conger; b. 26 Sep 1890; issued: IA; d. Aug 1985;
last place of residence: Cincinnati; IA; zipcode: 52549; SSN: 479-42-8377

3300 F i. Esther Maletta CONGER was born on 22 Jul 1909 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Esther Maletta Conger

PARENTS: Charles Marion Conger and Clittie Parlee Mikels

COMMENT: Was living in a nursing home in 1996.

3301 M ii. Arthur Don CONGER was born on 14 Aug 1911 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 6 Jul 1915 at age 3.

General Notes:
Arthur Don Conger

PARENTS: Charles Marion Conger and Clittie Parlee Mikels

AKA: He may have been called, Don.

+ 3302 F iii. Bernice Berlin CONGER was born on 27 Apr 1913 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 21 Aug 1995 in Gilman, Marshall Co., IA at age 82.

3303 F iv. Doris Marion CONGER was born on 10 Mar 1916 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 25 Jul 1956 at age 40.

General Notes:
Doris Marion Conger

PARENTS: Charles Marion Conger and Clittie Parlee Mikels

3304 F v. Avis Irene CONGER was born on 19 Feb 1919 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 4 Dec 1947 at age 28, and was buried in Dec 1947 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Avis Irene Conger

PARENTS: Charles Marion Conger and Clittie Parlee Mikels

CEMETERY: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Row 25, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA;
Avis Irene Conger, 1919-1947, w/o L.C. Tice; Parlee Conger, 1890-19--; Charles M., 1887-19--.
[Note: The dates of death of Parlee and Charles were probably not listed because they were living at the time when the cemetery record was made.]
(Source: Book "Pleasant Twp. Cemeteries," - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

3305 M vi. Loren Keith CONGER was born on 14 Aug 1924 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Loren Keith Conger

PARENTS: Charles Marion Conger and Clittie Parlee Mikels

Problem: Is the date of birth, 8 Aug 1924 or 14 Aug 1924 as listed in CFA I, p. 67? Joyce Posey got the birthdate, 14 Aug 1924 from Loren Keith Conger himself.

AKA: He is known as, L. Keith Conger.

COMMENT: This is L. Keith Conger, great-grandson of Enos Conger, who was living in Cincinnati, IA as of 28 Jun 1996.

NEVER_MARRIED: Keith Conger never married.

RESEARCHER: L. Keith Conger was interested in genealogy and shared information with Joyce Posey.

BIOGRAPHY: Cincnnati's 'Golden Poet' says piano got him started, by Marlys Thomas, Staff Writer

To make a long story short - his "Doc Sturdivant" piano made him a poet.

L. Keith Conger of rural Cincinnati, [IA] is an award-winning poet. This month he was notified by the World of Poetry's Board of Directors that his poem, "Ode To A Cookbook," had earned him the Golden Poet Award, the highest honor that World of Poety bestows on a poet.

What makes "Ode to a Cookbook" an award-winning poem?" Conger was asked. "People relate to it all over the country," he said of his humorous poem about the tribulations of eating. "People are mainly well=fed and they ride instead of walk, so they can relate to it."

Conger, who owns and operates a 200-acre century family farm south of Exline, [IA], says he began writing poety about three years ago. How he got started writing poetry has to do with his piano.

"I play the piano," Conger says, "and I read music. I sang for five years at the Golden Age Care Center, so I know my rhythm and my meter."

Conger claims to be a self-taught pianist. "I've been playing the piano since 1944," he says of the year he acquired his "Doc Sturdivant" piano, which still sits in his home. "My brother-in-law, Ford Kerby, bought it for me at an auction sale that year, because I couldn't afford it myself," Conger says of the piano, for which a price of $38 was paid. "I paid it off by working for him and vulcanizing tires at his garage. I earned $1 for each tire I finished, so I vulcanized 38 tires to pay off my piano."

Then Conger has to laugh about what his brother[-in-law] didn't tell him till later. "He told me years later that every one of those tires blew out," Conger said.

"But I still have that piano," he informs. "I wouldn't part with it for the world."

Using his self-taught piano skills and reading lots of music, Conger realized that he could also become a self-taught poet, because in reality all songs are just poems put into music.

"I like to write lyrical poems and ..."
[Note: The remainder of the article, from page 2, was not available. REH]

Ode To A Cookbook
L.K. Conger
For those of us who love to eat
This little book cannot be beat
For just plain food or gourmet treat
It is superb

But if its pages much we use
And then to stoop and tie our shoes
We huff and puff and weeze and wooze
Alas, alack - our handsome figure
Is gonna get big and big and bigger
Dare we refooze

We stand afore a glass reflective
And stare aghast with grim perspective
"This can't be us - it is defective"
O woe is we

And so to work with pan and pot
To fix it cold or fix it hot
Proceed along with some redoubt
To serve it up or throw it out
It is elective
(Source: unknown newspaper, hand dated, 6/1/1989, included photograph of L. Keith Conger and his piano - furnished by Tom Stevens) BIOGRAPHY:

RECOLLECTIONS:
In a 6 Jul 1996 letter, Keith Conger wrote: "Sigel" [son of Elias Gregory and Margaret Conger] got the home farm that Enos and Mary Jane had. Enos and Mary Jane were well to do farmers, indeed. They had a 320 acre farm just west of me and sold it to Sigel. I knew Sigel, of course, and he was extremely well-to-do. My dad was born in a log cabin on that farm in 1887.

I have a 200 acre farm. My folks sold it to me in 1964. I am the 3rd generation to own it and it has long been a century farm. I don't grow crops anymore and hire the hay baled. I run a small herd of hereford cattle. I have arthritis and walk slowly, but I keep on top of things, keep the fences in repair and of course can do tractor repair. I have 3.

I will be 72 in August. I am not the man I used to be. I weigh 225, stand 5'10", neither booze or smoke. This forenoon I climbed 2/3 up a sheet metal roof on a high barn and nailed down a loose sheet, so I can still do a few things. I nailed that roofing on in Oct. of 1950, with help of course, from my Dad and brother Charles.

Charles (Chuck) is a preacher at the Christian Church at Green Top, MO. He owns and lives on a 430 acre farm north of Blakesburg, Iowa.
[Note: A "century farm" must be in the same family name for 3 or more generations. Enos Conger, b. 1814, gave or sold Joseph Wallace Conger the land. Siegel Conger probably got the portion where the old homestead was located. Joyce Posey] (Furnished by Joyce Posey)

HOBBIES: The Pony Express by L.K. Conger
In the mighty far-flung regions of the old romantic west A problem was increasing and becoming distress To achieve communication cross the mountainous desert sand So to make of us a nation that we may united stand

Then a young man had a vision to earn immortal fame The year was 1860 - William Russell was his name A series of pony riders to quickly move the mail Across the wide expanses through summer heat and winter gale

One hundred ninety stations were set up along the trail Five hundred ponies and 80 riders - utmost mileage to avail From the hills of old St. Joseph - up along the river Platte Through the passes and the deserts to where Sacramento sat

One of the youthful riders whose memory lingers still Was known as William Cody but folks just called him Bill In Western lore immortal as he rode o'er plain and hill Into our hearts forever - our beloved Buffalo Bill

For 19 months the Indians chased them o'er the pleasant grassy land Through the mountains of the Rockies and the burning desert sand For 10 days the mail pouch traveled and only one was lost O'er a mileage of 66 and 1900 and five dollars was the cost

From April 1860 through October 1861 Our daring riders and their ponies earned their place within the sun Then a telegraph line completed - could more swift a message run The last letter was delivered - hail to them a job well done.
(Source: unknown newspaper, undated - furnished by Tom Stevens)

HOBBIES: Family Reunion by L. Keith Conger, Nov. 1997, Wright - Riggle Family Newsletter, Vol. 7
Family reunion once again
joyous fellowship is here.
To meet and greet our kith and kin
and renew old friendships dear.

To laugh and tease and to recall
last time who told the biggest one
Of all the whoppers - his was best
took the prize - the dog he won.

At noon hour to line up and eat
how everything tastes so good
Co/op dining is hard to beat
attend everyone we could.

Kids lining up with their parents
photographs - this way and thus
We take note how so apparent
everyone has aged but us.

And then the history to give
and make sure that we all know
Of the beginnings - and relive
the merry times long ago.

At last we gather 'round and sing
auld Lang Syne of yesteryear
Golden memories - teardrops bring
family reunion time is here.

CONFLICT: L. Keith Conger, of Cincinnati, IA wrote to Maxine Leonard on 15 Feb 1974.

There is a picture in the Conger book that is wrongly identified, according to my father and he swears that he knows.

It is the pictured of a so-called, David S. Conger, 1787, who md. Rebecca Sharp. My father says this is his grandpag, Enos Conger, 1814-1903, written about on pg. 164.

My father was about 15 or 16 years old when Enos died. Dad lived in the same house with him and of course knew and remembers him well.

You claim him as your great-great grandfather, and I claim him as mine. I have the same picture, given to me from Uncle Jess [Conger], who got it from Wallace, the son of Enos.

[Note by Maxine Leonard: The picture in question could be mistaken identity, as David 1787 and Enos 1814 were half-brothers. The photo was given to Henry Crowell by Edith Conger Johnson (deceased). Her father was Halleck Gettus Conger, s/o Elias Milton Conger, pictured along with two sisters, Mary Conger Crowell and Rachel Conger Brewington. The families of Enos and Halleck lived in the Centerville-Cincinnati, [IA] area.]
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. III, No. 3, Sep 1977)

+ 3306 M vii. Charles Marion CONGER Jr. was born on 19 May 1929 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

1689. Pearl Truman CONGER was born about 1 Jul 1888 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 14 Aug 1956 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA about age 68, and was buried in Aug 1956 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Friendship Cemetery.

General Notes:
Pearl Truman Conger

PARENTS: Joseph Wallace Conger and Jane Cattern

RESIDENCES: Mendota, Putnam Co., MO

Problem: Was the date of birth, 1 Jul 1888 or as listed in CFA I, p. 423, Jul
1889?

Pearl married Ruth Alice WILCOX, daughter of John WILCOX and Alice INGLISH, on 4 Dec 1910. Ruth was born in 1895 in Numa, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 11 Jan 1968 in Davenport, Scott Co., IA at age 73, and was buried in Jan 1968 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Friendship Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ruth Alice Wilcox

PARENTS: John Wilcox and Alice Inglish

AKA: Ruth Alice Wilcox Inglish

Problem: CFA I, page 423, lists the burial place as Mendota, MO. This place name was not listed in the 1995 Rand McNally Commercial Atlas. The place name might be spelled, Menota, Putnam Co., MO, which also isn't listed in the atlas.

+ 3308 M ii. Troy Eugene CONGER was born on 18 Apr 1915 in Numa, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 6 Apr 2002 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 86, and was buried in Apr 2002 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Chapel.

+ 3309 F iii. Delma Frances CONGER was born on 20 Apr 1921 in Numa, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 4 Mar 1999 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 77, and was buried in Mar 1999 in Lake Forest, Lake Co., IL, St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

+ 3310 F iv. Geneva CONGER was born on 5 Jan 1923 in Numa, Appanoose Co., IA and died in May 1981 at age 58.

1690. Jesse Blaine CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1891 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 13 May 1968 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 76, and was buried in May 1968 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jesse Blaine Conger

PARENTS: Joseph Wallace Conger and Jane Cattern

AKA: Jess

OCCUPATION: coal miner; farmer

SS Death Index: Jesse Conger; b. 23 Dec 1891; issued: IA; d. May 1968;
last place of residence: IA; zipcode: 52544; SSN: 479-58-8189
Zipcode 52544 includes Centerville, Appanoose, IA among other places in Appanoose Co., IA

REFERENCE: (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 129, Corrections on page 718 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY: Exline Cemetery, Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Section 5, Row 12
Ida 1907 - _____ Mother
Jess 1891 - 1968 Father
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Jesse married Ida ENGLISH on 25 Nov 1922 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Ida was born on 22 Mar 1907 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO and was buried in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

+ 3311 F i. Lucille Lavera CONGER was born on 27 Dec 1925 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA.

3312 M ii. Jack Gene CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1929 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 29 Nov 1951 in Korea at age 22, and was buried in Nov 1951 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jack Gene Conger

MILITARY-DEATH: Jack Gene Conger was unmarried when he was killed in military action in Korea. Iowa, Cpl, 17 Inf Div, Korean PH

DEATH: Jack Conger, Obit, published 23 Jan 1952, Died 29 Nov 1951, Korea, Buried Exline, IA.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Exline Cemetery, Sec. 5, Row 13; Caldwell Twp. Cemeteries, Appanoose Co., IA;
Jack G. Conger, July 29, 1929 - Nov. 29, 1951, Ia. Cpl 17 Inf Div Korean PH;
Ida Conger, 1907 - ----, Mother; Jess, 1891 - 1968, Father.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

SS Death Index: Jack Conger; b. 29 Jul 1929; issued: IA; d. 29 Nov 1951;
last place of residence: ; zipcode: ; SSN: 479-28-8281

CEMETERY:
Jack Gene Conger
Birth: Jul. 29, 1929, Exline, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA
Death: Nov. 29, 1951, North Korea

Father:
Son of Jessie Blain Conger.

Family links:
Parents:
Jesse Blaine Conger (1891 - 1968)
Ida Alice Inglish Conger (1907 - 1994)

Sibling:
Jack Gene Conger (1929 - 1951)
Barbara Joann Conger Harsha (1935 - 2013)**
*Calculated relationship
**Half-sibling

Burial:
Exline Cemetery, Exline, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA

Created by: "IRISH EYES ARE SMILING", Record added: Aug 19, 2004
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 9336875)

3313 F iii. Barbara Joann CONGER was born on 31 Aug 1935 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO.

General Notes:
Barbara Joann Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: She may have gone by her middle name, Joan, JoAnn, Joann or Joanne. Joan in CFA II, p. 718.

Barbara married Jim Dale HARSHA on 30 Jul 1962. Jim was born in 1939, died in 2002 at age 63, and was buried in 2002 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, Riverside Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jim Dale Harsha

AKA: Jimmy

CEMETERY:
Jimmy D. Harsha
Birth: 1939
Death: 2002

Family links:
Spouse:
Barbara Joann Conger Harsha (1935 - 2013)*
*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Riverside Cemetery, Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA

Created by: thoran, Record added: Nov 12, 2012
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 100572996)

1692. Marilla Ada SMITH was born about 2 Jun 1886 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 7 Oct 1936 in Arco, Butte Co., ID about age 50, and was buried in Oct 1936 in Arco, Butte Co., ID, Hillcrest Cemetery.

General Notes:
Marilla Ada Smith

PARENTS: Asa Marion Smith and Frances E. Conger

CONFLICT-BIRTH: Was the date of birth, 9 Sep 1887, per Bob Guilinger, or 2 Jun 1886, per online cemetery record? If 9 Sep 1887 is the date of birth, her mother died giving birth.

AKA: Rilla Smith; Percel; Marilla (Smith) Pershall by Joyce Posey.

CENSUS: 1900, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp.
Enos Conger, 86, b. Jan 1814 OH
Mary, 77, b. Dec 1822 OH
Marilla Smith, 13, b. 6/1886, IA, granddaughter
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: Rilla Smith is mentioned as grandchild in the 1903 estate record of Enos Conger.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: Appanoose Co., IA; Broken Bow, NE; Arco, ID at death

RESIDENCES: Someone reported that Marilla and grandmother, Mary Jane Conger lived in Mondovia, Washington after Enos Conger died.

Marilla married John Fredrick PERSHALL, son of Isaac Newton PERSHALL and Delilah Ann HANSON, on 2 Nov 1904. John was born on 22 Sep 1885 in Broken Bow, Custer Co., NE, died on 6 May 1967 in Arco, Butte Co., ID at age 81, and was buried in May 1967 in Arco, Butte Co., ID, Hillcrest Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Fredrick Pershall

PARENTS: Isaac Newton Pershall and Delilah Ann Hanson

NAME-CONFLICT: John Fred Pershall; J. Fred Pershall; John Fredrick Pershall in World War I Civilian Draft Registration

RESIDENCES: In 1886 his parents acquired a 160 acre homestead in Custer Co., NE.

MILITARY: John Fredrick Pershall, 22 Sep 1885, W, Butte, ID
(Source: World War I, Civilian Draft Registrations, Butte County, Idaho, 1917-1918 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1910, in Brown Co., NE (partial extraction)
Delpha Pershall, 4, NE
Harold B., 1 9/12, NE
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1920, in Butte Co., ID
John F. Pershall, 34, b. 1886, NE
Rilla, 33, wife, b. 1887 [sic 1886], IA
Delpha, dau, 14, b. 1906, NE
Burt, son, 11, b. 1909, NE
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

SPOUSE: Married second to Ida Merrill

DEATH: J. Fred Pershall, died 6 May 1967 at the Arco Hospital, Arco, ID, 81 years, heart attack, Marvel Mortuary.
(Source: Post Register, 8 May 1967, p. 15 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Harold Burton Pershall

PARENTS: John Frederick Pershall and Marilla Ada Smith

AKA: Burt

CENSUS: 1910, in Brown Co., NE (partial extraction)
Delpha Pershall, 4, NE
Harold B., 1 9/12, NE
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: 15 Oct 1935 at St. Maries, ID, Harold B. Pershall and Margaret Mannen, County of Record: Benewah Co., ID, Volume 2, page 339.
(Source: online record - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Harold married Margaret MANNEN on 15 Oct 1935 in Saint Maries, Benewah Co., ID.

1693. Elisha Lippincott CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1841 in Monroe Co., OH, died in 1898 in Newport Twp., Washington Co., OH at age 57, and was buried in 1898 in Reno, Washington Co., OH, Yankeeburg Cemetery.

Elisha married Margaret PEGG on 31 Aug 1865. Margaret was born in Apr 1838 in Washington Co., OH, died in 1900 in Washington Co., OH at age 62, and was buried in 1900 in Reno, Washington Co., OH, Yankeeburg Cemetery.

+ 3316 F i. Helen Arleta CONGER was born on 4 Sep 1866 in Washington Co., OH and died on 22 May 1902 in Washington Co., OH at age 35.

3317 M ii. Horace Raymond CONGER was born in 1868 in Washington Co., OH and died in 1904 in Washington Co., OH at age 36.

1694. Charles Crogan CONGER was born on 24 Jul 1843 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 6 Sep 1924 in Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA at age 81, and was buried in Sep 1924 in Crosskeys, Rockingham Co., VA, Presbyterian Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles Crogan Conger

CENSUS: His name was shown as Crogen, age 10, m., OH in the 1850 census, Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

Problem: Was the middle name, Crogen, Crogan or Cogan? According to Robert Guilinger the correct spelling is Crogan.

MARRIAGE: C.C. Conger and Sarah A. Hall, by Rev. John Boyd, at St. Lukes Church Marrietta, Washington Co., OH on 23 May 1871. Extracted from Ohio Marriages 1802-1880 which appeared in the "Old Northwest Genealogical Quarterly."
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Charles married Sarah A. HALL, daughter of Elias HALL and Syvilla LAWTER, on 23 May 1871 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH. Sarah was born on 1 Nov 1843 in Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA, died on 15 Jan 1926 in Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA at age 82, and was buried in Jan 1926 in Crosskeys, Rockingham Co., VA, Presbyterian Cemetery.

+ 3318 M i. Clement Ellis CONGER Dr. was born on 9 Mar 1872 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH and died on 29 Sep 1932 in Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA at age 60.

3319 F ii. Ada Catherine CONGER was born on 11 Jul 1873 and died on 20 Jul 1874 at age 1.

3320 F iii. Grace Sidney CONGER was born on 4 Dec 1874 and died on 14 Jan 1944 at age 69.

General Notes:
Grace Sidney Conger

RESEARCHER: According to Robert Guilinger, Grace Sidney Conger, the aunt of Clement Ellis Conger, was one of the Conger family researchers. She never married. She died on 14 Jan 1944. Sometime after her death Clement Ellis Conger donated her files to the Library of Congress.

One item that she researched was to identify the ship that John Belconger came on from England to the Massachusetts colony. She found a ship called, the "Ann & Elizabeth" that made numerous trips from England to Massachusetts in the late 1600's. Whether this ship actually brought John Belconger to Newburyport, MA in 1665 could not be proven.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger, Nov 1998)

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3322 F v. Ida May CONGER was born on 3 Feb 1876 and died on 10 Feb 1878 at age 2.

+ 3324 M vii. Gerald CONGER was born on 15 Oct 1883 and died on 26 Nov 1960 at age 77.

3325 M viii. Victor Hugo CONGER was born on 20 Oct 1884 and died on 17 Aug 1898 at age 13.

+ 3326 M ix. Carl CONGER was born on 18 Dec 1885 and died on 12 Oct 1957 at age 71.

1702. Margaret Emmaline CONGER was born on 31 Mar 1863 in Newport Twp., Washington Co., OH, died on 1 Feb 1927 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH at age 63, and was buried in Feb 1927 in Veto, Washington Co., OH, Veto Cemetery.

General Notes:
Margaret Emmaline Conger

PARENTS: David Atkinson Conger and Catherine Lippincott

BIOGRAPHY:
George Guilinger, the husband of Margaret E. Guilinger, spent the last few years of his life in a wheelchair and died at age 45. George and Margaret had a total of 10 children but only 5 (3 boys and 2 girls) were alive in 1907 at the time of George's death.

Margaret took in washing to support her family and the two older boys raised a large garden. After the death of George's parents in 1908/1909 Margaret inherited their home near Reno, OH which she expanded to handle a larger family. Margaret saw to it that four of her five children received a High School education, highly unusual for the times and her circumstances. One daughter obtained an Ohio Teaching Certificate and taught school for several years. One son, the father of Robert Guilinger, took a 2 year business course at the Marietta Commercial College. Another son joined the U.S. Navy in 1918 and later, using his World War I GI Bill, he obtained an LLB degree from Ohio Northern Law School in Ada, Oh.

Margaret and three children, Elizabeth, Roxie and Ralph, moved to Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH in 1918. There Margaret rented a large home that she converted to a rooming house. She supported herself by taking in roomers until her death in 1927. Although Robert Guilinger, the author of this piece, never knew his grandmother, since she died before he was born, he considers her a truly remarkable woman.
(Source: Written by Robert Guilinger, Nov 1995)

Margaret married George (NMI) GUILINGER, son of Jacob Hendricks GUILINGER and Jane PHILLIPS, on 8 Jan 1883 in Lower Newport, Washington Co., OH. George was born on 8 Jul 1861 in Newport Twp., Washington Co., OH, died on 5 Feb 1907 in Belpre Twp., Washington Co., OH at age 45, and was buried in Feb 1907 in Veto, Washington Co., OH, Veto Cemetery.

General Notes:
George (NMI) Guilinger

PARENTS: Jacob Hendricks Guilinger and Jane Phillips

3327 M i. Corbyn GUILINGER was born on 1 Dec 1883 in Washington Co., OH, died on 2 Jul 1902 in Washington Co., OH at age 18, and was buried in Jul 1902 in Veto, Washington Co., OH, Veto Cemetery.

General Notes:
Corbyn Guilinger

DEATH: Corbyn Guilinger died on 2 Jul 1902 in Washington Co., OH as a result of being struck by lightning.

3328 F ii. Nellie Leota GUILINGER was born on 23 Sep 1889 in Dunham Twp., Washington Co., OH, died in 1904 in Washington Co., OH at age 15, and was buried in 1904 in Veto, Washington Co., OH, Veto Cemetery.

General Notes:
Nellie Leota Gulinger

DEATH: Nellie L. Guilinger died in 1904 as a result of burns received in a stove oil explosion.

COMMENT: Robert Guilinger wrote: I believe Nellie Leota Conger, born 17 Aug 1905, in Dalzell, Washington Co., OH was named after my Aunt, Nellie Leota Guilinger, who died in 1904 in Washington Co., OH as the result of burns suffered in a stove oil explosion. Early in 1995, I wrote to my remaining aunt, 97 year old, Elizabeth Marie Guilinger Foust about this. My Aunt Bettie only vaguely remembers her sister, Nellie, as she was only 6 years old at the time of her death. However, she remembers that her mother (Margaret E. Conger) knew the Dearth family, including Olive Mae Dearth, the mother of Nellie Leota Conger. It was a custom in the early 1900's to name another child after one who had died. Usually it was done in the family; i.e., a cousin.
(Source: Written by Robert Guilinger, Dec 1995)

RELATIONSHIP: Nellie Leota Conger was the 4th cousin of Nellie Leota Guilinger. Their common ancestor was, David Conger Sr. who married, Mary (Darby) Green.

3329 F iii. Roxie Isadore GUILINGER was born on 23 Apr 1892 in Washington Co., OH, died on 14 Oct 1979 in Kent, Portage Co., OH at age 87, and was buried in Oct 1979 in Mahoning Co., OH, Tod Cemetery.

General Notes:
Roxie Isadore Guilinger

EDUCATION: 1912 graduate of Marietta Township High School, Washington Co., OH

OCCUPATION: Employed by the Borden Co., Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH, 1942-1957

Roxie married Arthur WHARFF in 1920 in Mahoning Co., OH. Arthur was born in 1883 in Washington Co., OH, died in 1940 in Mahoning Co., OH at age 57, and was buried in 1940 in Mahoning Co., OH, Tod Cemetery.

+ 3330 M iv. Floyd Raymond GUILINGER was born on 21 Feb 1894 in Barlow Twp., Washington Co., OH, died in Jun 1965 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 71, and was buried in Jun 1965 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Hollywood Hills.

+ 3331 M v. Ralph Evan GUILINGER was born on 4 Sep 1896 in Fairfield Twp., Washington Co., OH, died on 24 Nov 1953 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH at age 57, and was buried in Nov 1953 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH, Calvary Cemetery.

+ 3332 F vi. Elizabeth Marie GUILINGER was born on 3 Nov 1898 in Newport Twp., Washington Co., OH.

3333 M vii. Banks Edison GUILINGER was born on 17 Feb 1901 in Newport Twp., Washington Co., OH, died on 21 Mar 1957 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH at age 56, and was buried in Mar 1957 in Mahoning Co., OH, Tod Cemetery.

General Notes:
Banks Edison Guilinger

EDUCATION: 1917 graduate of Marietta Township High School, Washington Co., OH; Graduate of Ohio Northern Law School, Ada, OH in 1927 with an LLB degree

NEVER_MARRIED: Banks Edison Guilinger never married.

MILITARY: Served in the U.S. Navy in WWI and in the U.S. Army in WWII

1705. Ruth Ann CONGER was born about 1848 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH and died after 1926.

General Notes:
Ruth Ann Conger

RESIDENCES: June 1880 (Census) Everett Precinct, Dodge Co., Nebraska; Aug. 1899 (Mother's Obit) North Dakota; June 1920 (Census) Deal St., Junction City, Lane Co., Oregon; June 1926 (Elbert's Obit) Monitor, Clackamas Co., Oregon
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1926, Monitor, OR

Ruth married William J. CARMICHAEL, son of James CARMICHAEL and Unknown, on 29 Sep 1874 in Fremont, Dodge Co., NE. William was born about Sep 1848 in Canada and died after 1920.

General Notes:
William J. Carmichael

MARRIAGE: William J. Carmichael, Dodge Co., Neb., age 25, b. Canada, father: James, married 29 Sep 1874. Ruth A. Conger of Dodge Co., NE, born in Illinois, Father: C.A. Conger, Mother: Martha [sic]. Witnesses: Mrs. Mary Foster, Fremont, Neb.; M.C.W. Raycroft, Maple Creek, Neb. By Whom: Roswell Foster, Pastor Congl. Ch. Fremont, Neb.
(Source: Dodge Co., Nebraska, Marriage Book C, dated 25 Dec 1871 to 9 Jul 1877, 588 pages. This item on page 278 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1880, in Dodge Co., NE, Everett Precinct, 119/121, Roll No. 746, p. 497
W.J. Carmichael, head, m. white, 31, Canada, Ireland, Ireland
Ruth, wife, 31, OH OH OH
Mary, dau. 4, NE Canada OH; Charles, son, 3, NE Canada OH
Martha, dau. 1, NE Canada OH
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

Census: 1920, in Lane Co., OR, Soundex Vol 11, Ed 254, Sh. 4, L. 31
John W. Carmichael, 71, Canada; Ruth A., 71, OH
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

General Notes:
Mary Jane Conger

Problem: Her birth date has been listed as, Abt. 1850. She was listed as 4 years old at the time of the 1860 census of Edgar Co., IL which would make the birth date, Abt. 1856.

RESIDENCES: Oct. 5, 1875 (Marriage) Fremont, Dodge Co., Nebraska; Aug. 1877 (Census) Oregon; Jan. 1879 (Census) Oregon; June 1885 (Census) Oregon; Aug. 26, 1899 (Mother's Obit) Portland, Washington Co., Oregon; June 1900 (Census) Multnomah Co., Oregon; June 1926 (Elbert's Obit) Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1926, Seattle, WA

Mary married Joseph W. RAYCRAFT, son of William RAYCRAFT and Margaret UNKNOWN, on 5 Oct 1875 in Fremont, Dodge Co., NE. Joseph was born in May 1851 in Canada.

General Notes:
Joseph W. Raycraft

Census: 1870, in Dodge Co., NE, Jalaffa P.O., 122/104, Roll 828, p. 343
Wm. Raycraft, head, m. 60, farm labor, /300, Ireland, Ireland, Ireland
Margaret, wife, 53, Ireland, Ireland, Ireland
Joseph, son, 19, Canada
[Note: William was a citizen, Margaret was not. In 1880 they were both still in Dodge Co., NE, Everett Precinct, p. 496, Roll 746.]
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

Census: 1900, in Multnomah Co., OR, June 1900, Soundex Re. Vol 11, ED 61, Sh. 9, L. 87
Joseph W. Raycraft, head, May 1851, 49, Canada Ireland Ireland
Mary Jane, wife, Apr 1856, 44, IL
Ella, dau. Aug 1877, 22, OR; Geo. W., son, Jan 1879, 21, OR
Chas. C. son, Jun 1885, 14, OR
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

1709. Elbert CONGER was born on 15 May 1868 in Girard, Macoupin Co., IL, died on 8 Jun 1926 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE at age 58, and was buried on 12 Jun 1926 in Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., NE, Elm Creek Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elbert Conger

OCCUPATION: farmer

RESIDENCES: Round Barn Ranch in Aug 1899.

Elbert Conger's obituary indicates that Charles and Harminney Conger were the parents of 6 sons and 6 daughters.

OBITUARY: Elbert Conger was born in Illinois, May 15, 1868, departing this life at ten minutes till three on the morning of Tuesday, June 8, 1926, at the age of fifty-eight years, twenty-four days.

He came to Dodge county, Nebraska, with his parents, when he was three years old. In his eleventh year they moved to Iowa, remaining there until he was nineteen years of age, when they returned to Nebraska, locating at Grant.

He was united in marriage June 1, 1891, to Ida B. Brown of Eustis, Nebraska, when he was twenty-three years old. Twenty-seven years of his married life was spent in this vicinity.

He leaves to mourn their loss, his beloved wife, three daughters, Mrs. Cora Wright of Elmcreek, Mrs. Hattie Halliwell and Mrs. Ethel Turnell of Odessa and one son, Pearle, living at home, twelve grandchildren, and neighbors and friends. Another son, Charles, preceded him in death as did his father and mother, three sisters and five brothers. He also leaves three sisters: Miss Ellen Conger of Crane, Oregon, Mrs. Ruth Carmicheal, of Monitor, Oregon, and Mrs. Mary Raycraft, of Seattle, Washington.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. S.B. Thomas of Elmcreek, and Rev. C.B. Thomas of Odessa, at the Methodist church in Elmcreek, Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, June 12, 1926. Interment was made in the Elmcreek cemetery.

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank everyone for their kindness and sympathy at the death of our beloved husband and father.
(Signed) Mrs. E. Conger and son, Pearle, Mrs. Cora Wright, Mrs. Hattie Halliwell, Mrs. Ethel Turnell and relatives.
(Source: undated clipping, Kearney, NE newspaper - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Elbert married Ida Bell BROWN, daughter of Cephas BROWN and Lucy UNKNOWN, on 1 Jun 1891 in Eustis, Frontier Co., NE. Ida was born on 1 Jan 1874 in Girard, Macoupin Co., IL, died on 28 Aug 1954 in Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., NE at age 80, and was buried in Aug 1954 in Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., NE, Elm Creek Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ida Bell Brown

RESIDENCES: At the time of her marriage she was from Eustis, NE

3340 M i. Charles CONGER was born on 20 Mar 1893 in Eustis, Frontier Co., NE and died on 20 Jul 1894 in Eustis, Frontier Co., NE at age 1.

+ 3341 F ii. Cora Myrtle CONGER was born on 28 Apr 1895 in Eustis, Frontier Co., NE, died on 8 Aug 1958 in Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., NE at age 63, and was buried in Aug 1958 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE, Kearney Cemetery.

+ 3342 F iii. Hattie Katherine CONGER was born on 16 Feb 1897 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, died on 1 May 1979 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE at age 82, and was buried on 3 May 1979 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE, Kearney Cemetery.

3343 F iv. Pearle Elbert CONGER was born on 5 Dec 1898 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, died on 29 Dec 1965 in Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., NE at age 67, and was buried in Dec 1965 in Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., NE, Elm Creek Cemetery.

General Notes:
Pearle Elbert Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1926, at home with his parents in Odessa, NE

ERROR: According to Robert Guilinger, the data on Pearle Elbert Conger, listed in CFA, Vol. II, is not correct. He was not born on 5 Dec 1898 in Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., NE. The family was living at Seymour, Wayne Co., Iowa at the time of his birth.

AKA: Shay

DIVORCE: The marriage of Pearle and Ethel Conger ended in divorce.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Pearle
Social Security #: 508-01-9308
Issued in: Nebraska
Birth date: Dec 5, 1898
Death date: Dec 1965
Residence code: Nebraska
ZIP Code of last known residence: 68836
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Elm Creek, Nebraska
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54152.185]

3344 F v. Ethel May CONGER was born on 5 May 1901 in Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., NE.

General Notes:
James Milton Boughner

PARENTS: Michael Boughner and Sarah Jane Conger

AKA: James Melton Boughner

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1869, in OH

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

James married Sarah Ann SMITH. Sarah was born on 9 Oct 1850 and died on 30 Apr 1908 at age 57.

+ 3346 M ii. James Encil BOUGHNER was born on 7 Apr 1878, died on 4 Sep 1958 in Barnesville, Belmont Co., OH at age 80, and was buried on 8 Sep 1958 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, Cameron Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jude C. Boughner

PARENTS: James Milton Boughner and Sarah Ann Smith

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1958, Callahan, FL.

General Notes:
Iva Boughner

PARENTS: James Milton Boughner and Sarah Ann Smith

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1958, Mrs. W.E. Yost of Marietta, OH

3349 M v. Grover BOUGHNER was born on 4 Dec 1884 and died on 12 Aug 1971 at age 86.

General Notes:
Grover Boughner

PARENTS: James Milton Boughner and Sarah Ann Smith

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1958, Clarington, OH

Grover married Ethel JONES on 24 Dec 1907. Ethel was born in 1883 and died in 1954 at age 71.

1721. John M. BOUGHNER was born on 27 Dec 1850 in Ohio and died on 27 Sep 1922 at age 71.

General Notes:
John M. Boughner

PARENTS: Michael Boughner and Sarah Jane Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1869, in OH

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Julia A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

RELATIONSHIP: According to Linda Messimer this John Boughner was the son of Michael Bougher and Jane Conger.

General Notes:
Ellen Pool

Problem: Was her first name, Ella or Ellen? Linda Messimer lists, Ellen.

+ 3350 F i. Alice Jane BOUGHNER was born on 5 Aug 1892 in Norchu, , OH, died on 28 Dec 1976 in Martins Ferry, Belmont Co., OH at age 84, and was buried on 31 Dec 1976 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, New Cameron Cemetery.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: After his mother died, John David Henthorn was raised by his
aunt, Elizabeth A. Henthorn and her husband (James) William Tidd. They had a
son, George Tidd. John David Henthorn and George Tidd married Boughner
sisters, Alice and Myrtle, respectively.
(Furnished by Linda Messimer)

General Notes:
Julia Ann Boughner

PARENTS: Michael Boughner and Sarah Jane Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1869, in OH

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

General Notes:
L. Sam Maury

AKA: Sam Maury

COMMENT: His father and mother might have been Jacob and Martha Maury who were living at 238-251 in Salem Twp., Monroe Co., OH at the time of the 1870 census. Their house was 4 houses from that of Michael Boughner, the father of Julia Boughner, who would someday become the spouse of L. Sam Maury. Samuel Maury was listed as 17 years old and born in OH in this census.

3354 M i. Samuel B. MAURY was born in Clarington, Monroe Co., OH and was buried in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, Cameron Cemetery.

+ 3355 M ii. Michael J. MAURY Dr. was born on 6 Dec 1892 in Clarington, Monroe Co., OH, died on 23 Oct 1962 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA at age 69, and was buried on 25 Oct 1962 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, Cameron Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jane Maury

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1962, Miss Jane Maury lived in Clarington, OH

General Notes:
Alma Maury

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1962, Miss Alma Maury lived in Clarington, OH

General Notes:
Thomas J. Boughner

PARENTS: Michael Boughner and Sarah Jane Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1869, in OH

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

1727. Mazie BOUGHNER was born on 14 Oct 1863 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 27 Mar 1952 in Ohio at age 88, and was buried in Mar 1952 in Beallsville, Monroe Co., OH, Captina Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mazie Boughner

PARENTS: Michael Boughner and Sarah Jane Conger

AKA: Mazy Boughner

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1869, in OH

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

OBITUARY: Mrs. Mazie Miller
Mrs. Mazie Miller, 88, Clarington, [OH] Route 2, died Thursday [27 Mar 1952] at 10:30 a.m. She was born in Cameron, Ohio, and was a member of the Church of Christ.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Henthorn of Beallsville Route 3, Mrs. Julia Wenzenried of Beallsville Route 1, Mrs. Edna Pritchett of Akron; three sons, Elbert of Reding, Calif., George of Clarington Route 2 and William of the home.

The body is at the Rush funeral home, Clarington, pending final arrangements.
(Source: clipping, hand dated, 28/29 Mar 1952 - furnished by Ruth Shuck)

Mazie married George MILLER. George was born in 1861, died in 1928 at age 67, and was buried in 1928 in Beallsville, Monroe Co., OH, Captina Cemetery.

General Notes:
George Miller

CEMETERY: A Nov 1994 photograph of the tombstone at Captina Cemetery (Route 556) reads: MILLER; GEORGE; 1861 1928; MAZIE; 1863 - 1952
(Furnished by Delbert Henthorn)

+ 3359 F i. Pearl M. MILLER was born on 5 Mar 1892 in Belmont Co., OH, died on 30 Jun 1988 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH at age 96, and was buried on 2 Jul 1988 in Beallsville, Monroe Co., OH, Captina Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Miller

RESIDENCES: In March 1952, Beallsville, OH at his parent's home.

1734. Elias (NMN) CONGER was born on 2 Mar 1854 in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN, died on 17 Sep 1932 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE at age 78, and was buried on 19 Sep 1932 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, Laurel Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Conger

PARENTS: Aaron A. Conger and Mary Jane Purtlebaugh

BIRTH-BIBLE: 2 Mar 1854; Columbus; Bartholomew, IN
(Source: Family Bible - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

NAME: As far as my mother knew, her father Elias Conger, born 2 Mar 1854, did not have a middle name. He never used one.
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

EMIGRATION: Moved to Nebraska in 1876.

MARRIAGE: 18 Dec 1877; Nickerson, Dodge, NE
(Marriage Certificate - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

OCCUPATION: farmer

DEATH-CHILDREN: In October 1892 Elias and Sarah Elizabeth Conger were living in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE when they lost all 6 of their children in a matter of days to diphtheria. Within a year they had another child, Elias Garner Conger, born on 5 Oct 1893 the same day on which Elsie Lilly Conger, a sister he would never know, had died the previous year. Elias survived all of the trials and dangers of life and lived until 9 Sep 1990 when he died at Pender, Thurston Co., NE at the age of 96.

RESIDENCES: IN; IL, MO; Nickerson, Springview, Clarkson, Stanton, Neligh, NE
RESIDENCES: May 1918, Neligh, NE

DEATH: 17 Sep 1932; Neligh, Antelope, NE
(Source: Death Certificate - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

OBITUARY: Elias Conger
Elias Conger was born at Columbus, Indiana, March 2, 1854 and died Saturday Sept., 17, 1932 at his home in Neligh, [NE] after an illness of 10 days at the age of 78 years, 6 months and 15 days.

He was the son of Aaron and Mary Conger. His mother died when he waa a year and a half old. His boyhood was spent with his father and step mother in Indiana, Missouri and Illinois.

In 1876 he came to Dodge county, Nebr. On December 18, 1877 he was united in marriage to Sarah E. Garner at Nickerson, Nebr. To this union were born 10 children, 3 of whom survive. One son and five daughters died of diphtheria at Clarkson, Nebr., in October 1892. A daughter, Nellie died at Neligh July 15, 1918.

His early married life was spent on a farm in Dodge County, Nebr.

In 1898 he moved to Antelope county and resided on farms near Neligh until 1921, when he moved to the residence in the east part of Neligh.

Although living in town he made daily trips to his farms, taking an active part in farming.

In 1927 he celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary.

He is survived by his wife and 3 children, Elias and Roy of Neligh and Mrs. Josephine Wagner of Oakdale. Also four grand children and a number of brothers and sisters.

Many kind and loving words could be spoken of him. He was a pioneer of Nebraska, taking all of the hardships and misfortunes of his life without a word of complaint.

He was never idle and always took an active interest in the affairs of his community, although his life centered in his home and family. He befriended many and never asked a favor in return.
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

Elias married Sarah Elizabeth GARNER, daughter of John Angel GARNER Rev. and Henrietta Frances Williams HUNTER, on 18 Dec 1877 in Nickerson, Dodge Co., NE. Sarah was born on 14 Aug 1859 in Wilkesboro, Wilkes, NC, died on 22 Apr 1948 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE at age 88, and was buried on 25 Apr 1948 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, Laurel Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sarah Elizabeth Garner

BIRTH-BIBLE: 14 Aug 1859; Wilkesboro, Wilkes, NC
(Source: Family Bible - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

MOTHER: Her mother was Henrietta Frances Williams Hunter. According to JoNelle Linnaus, she was named for her mother's sister, Frances Williams. After marriage she went by, Henrietta W. Garner.

EMIGRATION: Moved to Nebraska in the spring of 1877.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Disciples of Christ

RESIDENCES: NC; VA; Nickerson, Springview, Clarkson, Stanton, Neligh, Oakdale, NE.

DEATH: 22 Apr 1948; Oakdale, Antelope, NE
(Source: Death Certificate - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

OBITUARY: Conger Services Held April 25 at Oakdale
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Oakdale Sunday, April 25, for Mrs. Sarah E. Conger, 88, who died at the home of her daughter in Oakdale April 22. Burial was in Laurel Hill cemetery at Neligh.

The services were conducted by the Rev. Dawson Park.

Sarah Elizabeth Garner, daughter of the Rev. John and Henrietta Garner, was born at Wilkesboro, North Carolina, August 14, 1859 and passed away at the home of her daughter near Oakdale, [NE], on April 22, 19848 at the age of 88 years, 8 months, and 8 days.

At the age of 12, she moved with her parents to Virginia. While living [t]here she became a member of the Christian church. In March, 1877, the family came to Nebraska, settling in Dodge county, near Nickerson. On December 18, 1877, she was united in marriage to Elias Conger. Their marriage, which lasted nearly 55 years, was terminated on September 17, 1932, with the death of her husband at Neligh.

Their early married life was spent on farms in Dodge county. In 1884, they moved to a homestead which they had taken in Keya Paha county. They spent seven years there enduring all the hardships of the early pioneer.

In 1898, they moved to Antelope county and the rest of their married life was spent on farms near Neligh or in Neligh.

Mr. and Mrs. Conger were the parents of ten children, only three of whom are living. They lost their entire family of five daughters and one son at Clarkson in October, 1892 of diphtheria. Another daughter, Nellie, died at Neligh in 1918.

Surviving Mrs. Conger are her two sons, Elias of Pender and Roy of Neligh; her daughter, Mrs. Irven Wagner, of Oakdale, 8 grandchildren, one great grand daughter and three sisters, Mrs. George Crocker, Olympia, Wash.; Mrs. Cora Fitch, Omaha; and Mrs. Edward Weihhold, of Lincoln.
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

3365 M i. Samuel Captain CONGER was born on 7 Aug 1879 in Nickerson, Dodge Co., NE, died on 7 Oct 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE at age 13, and was buried in Oct 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE, Bohemian National.

General Notes:
Samuel Captain Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Sarah Elizabeth Garner

DEATH: from diphtheria

CEMETERY: Bohemian National Cemetery at Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE

3366 F ii. Mary Etta CONGER was born on 8 Jul 1881 in Nickerson, Dodge Co., NE, died on 16 Oct 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE at age 11, and was buried in Oct 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE, Bohemian National.

General Notes:
Mary Etta Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Sarah Elizabeth Garner

DEATH: from diphtheria

DEATH: SAD FATALITY. - Howells Journal
We have been called upon many times to chronicle the death of many a loved one in many a home, but the saddest duty devolves upon us to this week record the death of five of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Conger, residing three and a half miles west of this place, of that dread disease, diphtheria, only one child of a family of six remaining and she is now very low with the same sickness. Two other children, one half-sister and a half-brother of Mr. Conger, who are also living with them, are also very low. In their hour of need they have the assistance of Mrs. Conger's father, Rev. Garner of Nickerson, who arrived last Sunday, and neighbors have kindly assisted them in the burial of their loved ones, but because of fear of the contagious disease many friends have been unable to help them in caring for the sick. It is to be hoped that the children still sick may be spared them.
(Source: The Fremont Hearld, Tuesday Morning, Oct. 18, 1892 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

3367 F iii. Ida Belle CONGER was born on 23 Jun 1883 in Wisner, Cuming Co., NE, died on 6 Oct 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE at age 9, and was buried in Oct 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE, Bohemian National.

General Notes:
Ida Belle Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Sarah Elizabeth Garner

DEATH: from diphtheria

3368 F iv. Gertie Ann CONGER was born on 15 May 1885 in Springview, Keya Paha Co., NE, died on 4 Oct 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE at age 7, and was buried in Oct 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE, Bohemian National.

General Notes:
Gertie Ann Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Sarah Elizabeth Garner

DEATH: from diphtheria

3369 F v. Elsie Lilly CONGER was born on 20 Feb 1887 in Springview, Keya Paha Co., NE, died on 5 Oct 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE at age 5, and was buried in Oct 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE, Bohemian National.

General Notes:
Elsie Lilly Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Sarah Elizabeth Garner

DEATH: from diphtheria

3370 F vi. Rosa Mona CONGER was born on 20 Mar 1889 in Springview, Keya Paha Co., NE, died on 2 Oct 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE at age 3, and was buried in Oct 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE, Bohemian National.

General Notes:
Rosa Mona Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Sarah Elizabeth Garner

DEATH: from diphtheria

+ 3371 M vii. Elias Garner CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1893 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE, died on 9 Sep 1990 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE at age 96, and was buried on 11 Sep 1990 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE, Rose Hill Cemetery.

3372 F viii. Nellie May CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1895 in Stanton, Stanton Co., NE, died on 15 Jul 1918 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE at age 23, and was buried on 19 Jul 1918 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, Laurel Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Nellie May Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Sarah Elizabeth Garner

DEATH: 15 Jul 1918 at Neligh, Antelope, NE, at age 23, from nephritis

OBITUARY: Nellie May Conger
Death at all times casts a shadow over the home but particularly so when it claims one in the full tide of youth with all the indications of a useful life. Miss Nellie Conger was such. Possessed with talent, a personality that was pleasant and forceful and an ambition to do something, a promising career has been cut short.

Miss Nellie Conger was born in Stanton county, Nebraska, February 12, 1895 and died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elias Conger, east of Neligh Monday, July 15. The funeral will be held Friday at 4:30 p.m., from the Congregational church, services conducted by Rev. Rose.

When three years of age she moved to Antelope county with her parents and this has since been her home. She graduated from the Neligh high school in 1913 and taught school for four years. She was a member of the Rebecca lodge. She has been sick for some time and her death has been anticipated at any time for a month or more. Her brother, Elias Conger, Jr., is serving in the army, being stationed at Camp Cody, N.M., and is expected home for the funeral.
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

+ 3373 M ix. Roy Mayhew CONGER was born on 13 Sep 1898 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, died on 6 Oct 1969 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE at age 71, and was buried on 9 Oct 1969 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, Laurel Hill Cemetery.

+ 3374 F x. Josephine (NMN) CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1900 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, died on 3 Nov 1990 in Tilden, Antelope Co., NE at age 90, and was buried on 7 Nov 1990 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE, Oakdale Cemetery.

1738. Clarissa O. CONGER was born on 15 Dec 1859 in Indiana, died on 2 Dec 1899 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE at age 39, and was buried in Dec 1899 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE, Kearney Cemetery.

General Notes:
Clarissa O. Conger

AKA: Carrie; her middle initial might be, O. or B.

RESIDENCES: IL; Dodge Co., NE; Kearney and Odessa, NE

DEATH: 2 Dec 1899, 39 years, 11 months, 12 days at Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE per cemetery records (Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

Clarissa married Leander Allen WRIGHT, son of Jacob WRIGHT and Rebecca ARMSTRONG, on 18 Dec 1877 in Illinois. Leander was born on 3 Feb 1853 in Washington Co., OH, died on 16 Dec 1915 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE at age 62, and was buried on 20 Dec 1915 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE, Kearney Cemetery.

General Notes:
Leander Allen Wright

Problem: Was his first name, Leland or Leander? JoNelle Linnaus believes his first name was, Leander.

AKA: Lee; listed as L.A. Wright in his obituary

OCCUPATION: farmer

RESIDENCES: IL; Dodge Co., NE, Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE, Ohio

Census: 1880, in Dodge Co., NE, Everitt Precinct
Leander Wright; Carrie;
Elias, 1; Maggie, 5/12
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

DEATH: 16 Dec 1915, Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE at the age of 62y, 10m, 13d
(Source: Buffalo Co., NE cemetery records - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

3375 M i. Elias Allen WRIGHT was born in Oct 1878 in Hooper, Dodge Co., NE and died on 15 Jan 1973 in Seattle, King Co., WA at age 94.

General Notes:
Elias Allen Wright

BIRTH: Oct 1878 at Nickerson (Hooper), Dodge Co., NE at E. Conger's

3376 F ii. Margaret R. WRIGHT was born on 1 Feb 1880 in Mead, Saunders Co., NE and died on 14 Sep 1963 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE at age 83.

3377 F iii. Laura A. WRIGHT was born on 27 Sep 1881 and died on 1 Apr 1934 in La Grange, Goshen Co., WY at age 52.

General Notes:
Laura A. Wright

Problem: Was her 1st name, Laura or Lora?

CENSUS: 1900

3378 F iv. Lillian B. WRIGHT was born about Feb 1883 in Nebraska and died in Nov 1969 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS about age 86.

3379 M v. Grover Cleveland WRIGHT was born on 17 Feb 1885 in Hooper, Dodge Co., NE and died on 30 Jun 1970 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE at age 85.

3380 M vi. Samuel Aaron WRIGHT was born in Nov 1889 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE and died on 11 Jul 1963 in Seattle, King Co., WA at age 73.

3381 F vii. Nellie E. WRIGHT was born in Feb 1892 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE and died on 23 Aug 1968 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS at age 76.

+ 3382 M viii. Allen Alonzo WRIGHT was born on 30 Apr 1894 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE, died on 28 Jan 1978 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE at age 83, and was buried in Feb 1978 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE, Kearney Cemetery.

1740. Martha Washington CONGER was born on 15 Feb 1863 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, died on 12 Dec 1934 in Wakefield, Dixon Co., NE at age 71, and was buried on 16 Dec 1934 in Wakefield, Dixon Co., NE, Wakefield Cemetery.

General Notes:
Martha Washington Conger

AKA: Mattie

MARRIAGE: age 18 at the time of marriage

CENSUS: age 36 at the time of the 1900 census

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

RESIDENCES: IL; MO; Dodge, Colfax and Dixon counties in NE

RESIDENCES: May 1918, Wakefield, NE

CEMETERY: Stone at the Wakefield Cemetery, Wakefield, Dixon Co., NE reads: Levi W. Acton; Apr. 13, 1853; May 1940; Martha W. Acton; Feb. 15, 1863; Dec. 12, 1934.

OBITUARY: Mrs. Levi Acton
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, December 16th for Mrs. Levi Acton, who died suddenly following a heart attack Wednesday, December 12th. Rev. Chase Sawtell, pastor of the church was in charge of the services. Music was furnished by a quartette composed of Opal and Dorothy Boeckenhauer, E.S. Kiernan and Walter Lofgren, the last, of Newcastle. Mrs. D.P. Quimby sang a solo. The church was filled to overflowing and a large number of floral pieces also testified to the high regard with which Mrs. Acton was held by her many friends.

Mrs. Acton's maiden name was Martha Conger. She was born at Springfield, Ill., February 15th 1863. After moving to Nebraska, she was married to Geo. Henry. Of the four children born to them, two preceded their mother in death, a daughter, Freda Wendt, died at Winside in 1918, a son Elisha (sic Elias), at Fremont, [NE], in 1931. Mr. Henry died at Leigh in 1909. Two children survive, Mrs. Mamie Inghram, of Portland, Oregon, and Aaron Henry of Madison, Nebraska. In 1912 Mrs. Acton was united in marriage to L.W. Acton, of Wakefield, [NE], who survives.

Among the out-of-town relatives here for the funeral were the following: Sheriff and Mrs. Aaron Henry and sons of Madison; Mr. and Mrs. Gus Wendt, Sr., Miss Louise and Miss Evelyn Wendte (sic) and Gus Wendte (sic), Jr., of Wayne; Mrs. Maggie Tussing, of Kearney; Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Childs and Mary Ann, Mrs. A.G. Mettlin, of Sioux City, Ia.; Mrs. and Mrs. Alvie Childs, Mabel and Verna of Osmond, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. Art Likes and daughter, of Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Acton, of Yankton, S. Dakota. Mrs. Will Markham, Mrs. J.C. Basse and son Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Walkenhorst, Mrs. Mary Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Purtzer, Mr. Frank Scheer, Miss Irene Scheer, all of Madison; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sucha, Mr. and Mrs. John Glandt, and son John of Leigh, Nebr.; Mrs. John Foy, Mrs. R. Muntz, Mrs. Louis Foy, Robert Foy, all of Pilger; Mrs. B. F. Bock, of Little Sioux, Ia.; John Conger, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nielson and son Kenneth, of Blenco, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Langhan of Creston, Nebraska.
(Source: The Wakefield Republican, hand dated, 20 Dec 1934 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

Martha married George J. HENRY, son of Jacob HENRY and Ricka WEIGLE, on 14 Jan 1883 in Hooper, Dodge Co., NE. George was born on 30 Jan 1859 in Indiana, died on 4 Mar 1908 in Colfax Co., NE at age 49, and was buried in Mar 1908 in Leigh, Colfax Co., NE, Leigh Cemetery.

General Notes:
George J. Henry

BIRTH: 30 Jan 1859 from the grave marker. In New York or Indiana?

OCCUPATION: farmer

MARRIAGE: George J. Henry and Martha Washington Conger were married on 14 Jan 1883 at Hooper, Dodge Co., NE by Presbyterian clergy. George was age 22 at marriage.

RESIDENCES: Indiana; Dodge and Colfax counties, NE

DEATH: 4 Mar 1908, probably at Leigh, in Colfax Co., NE at the age of 49 years, 1 month, 5 days.

CEMETERY: Monument at the Leigh Cemetery, Leigh, Colfax Co., NE reads: Geroge J. Henry; Died Mar. 4, 1908, Aged 49 years, 1 mo, 5 days. AOUW and MWA symbols on the stone.
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

General Notes:
Mary E. Henry

AKA: Mamie

CENSUS: 1900

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1934, Portland, OR

3384 M ii. Aaron Samuel HENRY was born on 22 Nov 1885 in Cuming Co., NE and died in 1954 in Madison Co., NE at age 69.

General Notes:
Aaron Samuel Henry

BIRTH: 22 Nov 1885, Cuming Co., NE
(Source: Madison County History - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

CENSUS: 1900

CHILDREN: He had one son by each of his 2 marriages.

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1934, Madison, NE

OCCUPATION: As of Dec 1934, Sheriff at Madison, NE

Aaron next married Hazel E. WALKER on 27 Oct 1920 in Wisner, Cuming Co., NE.

+ 3385 F iii. Frieda E. HENRY was born in Jun 1890 in Nebraska and died in 1918 in Winside, Wayne Co., NE at age 28.

3386 M iv. Elias S. HENRY was born in Aug 1892 in Nebraska and died in 1931 in Fremont, Dodge Co., NE at age 39.

Martha next married Levi W. ACTON on 23 Oct 1912. Levi was born on 13 Apr 1853, died in May 1940 at age 87, and was buried in May 1940 in Wakefield, Dixon Co., NE, Wakefield Cemetery.

General Notes:
Levi W. Acton

MARRIAGE: Levi W. Acton was first married to a lady named, Mary. She died in
1907.

SPOUSE: Levi W. Acton was the 2nd husband of Martha Washington Conger.

CEMETERY: Stone at the Wakefield Cemetery, Wakefield, Dixon Co., NE reads: Levi
W. Acton; Apr. 13, 1853; May 1940; Martha W. Acton; Feb. 15, 1863; Dec. 12,
1934.

1741. Porterfield Mabe CONGER was born on 5 Dec 1867 in Sidney, Champaign Co., IL, died on 27 May 1918 in Ewing, Holt Co., NE at age 50, and was buried on 29 May 1918 in Tilden, Madison Co., NE, Tilden Cemetery.

General Notes:
Porterfield Mabe Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: The family Bible of his mother listed the birth date as, 5 Dec 1867. The tombstone at Tilden, NE lists the birth date as 5 Dec 1866.
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

MARRIAGE: 16 Dec 1901 at Tilden, Antelope/Madison Co., NE. Tilden is on the county line. Granddaughter, Julie Konda lists the date as 25 Dec 1901.

OCCUPATION: retail lumberyard owner

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Episcopal

RESIDENCES: IL; MO; Cuming Co; Keya Paha, Co; Springview, Antelope Co; Ewing, NE

COMMENT: The town of Tilden, NE is about 1/3rd in Antelope Co., and 2/3rds in Madison Co.

DEATH: 27 May 1918, Ewing, Holt Co., NE from cancer
(Source: tombstone - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

OBITUARY: Porterfield M. Conger
On Wednesday morning, May 29th, at 9 o'clock in the Methodist church were held the funeral services over the remains of Porterfield Mabe Conger, who died at his home in this city on Monday noon, May 27th, 1918. The interment was made in Tilden cemetery, [Tilden, NE].

The members of Pythagoras Lodge A.F. and A.M. well represented by local and non-residents of which he was an old and esteemed member, escorted the remains from his residence to the church, being joined at Fraternal Hall by the members of Jeptha Chapter O.E.S. of which society he was also a member. At the church, which was filled to overflowing with sympathizing friends and relatives, the full Episcopal burial service was impressively read and an appropriate address delivered by the Rev. W.W. Wells of Valentine, who had been summoned especially for this purpose. There were beautiful floral tributes placed upon the casket. After the ceremonies at the church the remains were taken to the depot, thence by rail to Tilden where they were finally laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery of that place with the solemn funeral committal service of the Masonic fraternity, whose members in conformity with their ancient custom accompanied the remains faithfully to their last resting place. These services were also conducted by Rev. Wells as Master, at the request of the local Master of Pythagoras Lodge.

A delicious lunch was then served in their hall by Tilden Chapter O.E.S. for the visiting members, friends and relatives, thereby displaying in a touching and much appreciated manner their sympathy and fraternal spirit. Much praise is also due to the local Masons for the efficient manner in which they met and cared for the funeral party.

Mr. Conger was born in Sidney, Champaign county, Illinois, Dec. 6th, (sic) 1866, moved with his parents to Missouri at the age of one year, living there five years. He then returned to his birthplace where he resided until 10 years of age, moving thence to Nebraska in 1882 and living there until the date of of his death.

The deceased is survived by seven brothers and five sisters, a wife and six daughters, of whom the wife, daughters and following brothers and sisters were present: Mrs. Dave Miller of Stanton; Mrs. W.R. Goll of Ft. Calhoun, Nebr.; Mrs. Levi Acton of Wakefield, Nebr.; Messrs. Alex Conger of Ewing; Wm. Conger, Clearwater and John Conger, Pilger. Those not able to be present were: Mesdames Geo. Ward of Deer Lodge, Mont.; John Foy, Pilger; and Messrs. Sam Conger, Mead, Kansas; Elias Conger, Neligh; C.P. Conger, So., Dak.; and Anderson Conger, Neligh.

Mr. Conger, in his long residence in Ewing is spoken of as a successfull business man of fine ability and attainments. He was a kind and loving father and one of his chief regrets was to leave them fatherless and bereft. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal church at Ewing, [NE], and died in full communion with the same, having received the last sacrament just before his death. He went to Rochester a little over a year ago for an operation at the hands of the Mayo Bros., from which he never fully recovered.

During his last illness all that money, care and loving attention could do for his recovery were lavished upon him, but all to none effect, even when accompanied by the most astonishing patience, perseverance and will power on his part during all his weeks of intense suffering, when with "Thy will be done," he commend his soul to God who gave it. For three weeks before his death his sister, Mrs. Miller, acted as his special nurse, faithfully remaining at his bedside with affectionate attention until death came to relieve him of his sufferings.

Surely he fought a good fight, kept the faith, and henceforth there is a crown of righteousness laid up for him. May he rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon him.
(Source: probably the Tilden or Ewing, NE newpaper in late May or early June 1918 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

Porterfield married Kathryn Estelle WHITNEY, daughter of Daniel Wing WHITNEY and Mary Anne QUINTON, on 25 Dec 1901 in Tilden, Antelope/Madison Co., NE. Kathryn was born on 18 Jun 1872 in Laramie, Albany Co., WY, died on 1 Nov 1957 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN at age 85, and was buried on 5 Nov 1957 in Tilden, Madison Co., NE, Tilden Cemetery.

General Notes:
Kathryn Estelle Whitney

AKA: Stella

BIRTH-CONFLICT: According to a census, her granddaughter, Julie Kondo, and the obituaries she was born in Wyoming, which is used here. New York is listed as the place of birth on the marriage license.

OCCUPATION: Teacher, clerk, homemaker

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Episcopal

OBITUARY: Services Monday for Mrs. Conger
Funeral services will be held at Calvary Cathedral at 4 p.m. Monday for Mrs. Kathryn Estelle Conger, 85, former Sioux Falls resident. Mrs. Conger died in St. Paul Friday night following a two-year illness. She had been living with her daughter, Mrs. H.L. DeLano, St. Paul, for two years. Prior to that, she lived here four years.

Officiating at rites will be the Rt. Rev. W. Blair Roberts and Dean Francis X. Cheney. Committal rites, with the Rev. Vincent Anderson officiating, will be held at 111:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Tilden, Neb. cemetery.

Born in Laramie, Wyo., June 18, 1872, Kathryn Whitney moved to Tilden, [NE] as a small girl. She later taught school in Antelope County, Neb. before her marriage to Porterfield M. Conger, at Tilden on Dec. 25, 1901. Mr. Conger died in 1918.

Mrs. Conger lived in Ewing, Neb., after her marriage and served as worthy matron of Electra Chapter of OES there. She lived in Lincoln, Neb., from 1925 to 1940. Since 1940, she had been living with her daughters.

Survivors are six daughters, Mrs. William J. Limpo, Sioux Falls; Mrs. DeLano, St. Paul; Mrs. George E. Bowditch, Dallas, Tex.; Mrs. J. Edward Hall, Greele[y], Colo.; Mrs. William C. Powell, Ottumwa, Ia., and Mrs. Howard W. Spahnle, Lincoln; a sister, Mrs. Maud H. Davis, South Pasadena, Calif.; a brother, George Whitney, Ainsworth, Neb.; 10 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

Banton Chapel is in charge.
(Source: probably a Sioux Falls paper - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

OBITUARY: Sioux Falls Rites for Mrs. Conger, Former Lincolnite
Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine (sic) Estelle Conger, 85, a former Lincoln, [NE] resident, will be held 4 p.m. Monday at Calvary Cathedral in Sioux Falls, S.D.

The Rev. W. Blair Roberts and Dean Francis X. Cheney will officiate. Committal services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Tilden, [NE].

Mrs. Conger, who died in St. Paul, Minn., Friday, was a native of Laramie, Wyo. She taught in Antelope County before her marraige in 1901 to Porterfield M. Conger.

They lived in Ewing, [NE], where Mr. Conger owned and operated the Nebraska Lumber, Livestock and Grain Co. Mr. Conger died in 1918.

Mrs. Conger moved to Lincoln, [NE] in 1925, where she made her home for 15 years.

She was a member of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Episcopal in Lincoln, Past Worthy Matron of Electa Chaper, OES, was a Republican committee woman, and served on the Ewing School Board.

Surviving are her six daughters, Mrs. H.L. (Gertrude) De Lano of St. Paul, Minn., Mrs. George E. (Isabelle) Bowditch of Dallas, Tex.; Mrs. William J. (Lona) Limpo of Sioux Falls, S.D., Mrs. J. Edward (Elda) Hall of Greeley, Colo.; Mrs. William C. (Allis) Powell of Ottumwa, Ia.; Mrs. Howard W. (Jeane) Spahnle of Lincoln; sister, Mrs. Maud H. Davis, of South Pasadena, Calif.; brother George Whitney of Ainsworth; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
(Source: probably a Lincoln, NE paper - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

BURIAL: Funerals Mrs. Kathryn E. Conger
Rites were conducted at Calvary Cathedral today for Mrs. Kathryn E. Conger, 85, former Sioux Falls resident, who died Friday at St. Paul. The Rt. Rev. W. Blair Roberts and Dean Francis X. Cheney officiated. Committal will be Tuesday morning at Tilden, Neb. Pallbearers were Gordon R. Miller, Bob Reedy, R.E. Armstrong, Harold Bradfelt, Louis R. Nelson and L. Joseph Ryan. Mrs. Conger had lived in Sioux Falls four years and was making her home with a daughter in St. Paul at the time of death.
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

+ 3387 F i. Gertrude Estelle CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1902 in Tilden, Antelope/Madison Co., NE, died on 2 Dec 1995 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN at age 93, and was buried on 5 Dec 1995 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN, Union Cemetery.

+ 3388 F ii. Isabelle Maude CONGER was born on 21 Oct 1904 in Tilden, Antelope/Madison Co., NE, died on 19 Mar 1993 in Dallas, , TX at age 88, and was buried on 23 Mar 1993 in Dallas, , TX.

+ 3389 F iii. Lona Whitney CONGER was born on 28 Aug 1907 in Ewing, Holt Co., NE.

+ 3390 F iv. Elda Mary CONGER was born on 17 Jul 1909 in Ewing, Holt Co., NE.

+ 3391 F v. Allis Kathryn CONGER was born on 28 Jun 1912 in Ewing, Holt Co., NE.

+ 3392 F vi. Jeane Whitney CONGER was born on 16 Sep 1914 in Ewing, Holt Co., NE, died on 4 Aug 1993 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE at age 78, and was buried on 7 Aug 1993 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, Cremated.

1743. Minnie Mae CONGER was born on 6 Feb 1870 in Parker, Monroe Co., MO, died on 6 Aug 1942 in Pilger, Stanton Co., NE at age 72, and was buried on 8 Aug 1942 in Pilger, Stanton Co., NE, Pilger Cemetery.

General Notes:
Minnie Mae Conger

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

RESIDENCES: May 1918, Pilger, NE
RESIDENCES: MO; IL; Cuming Co., Springview, Pilger, NE

OBITUARY: Mrs. J. Foy Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Minnie Foy, 72, passed away at her home in Pilger, [NE] Thursday, August 6, [1942].

Mrs. Foy, who had been a resident of this community for 52 years, had been in poor health for several years.

Minnie Mae Conger, born February 6, 1870 in Monroe County, at Parker, Missouri, was the daughter of Aaron and Jane Conger. In 1877 at the age of 7 years she came to Nebraska and moved to Pilger in 1890.

She was united in marriage to John L. Foy at Springview, Nebraska December 20, 1887. To their union was born ten children, two of them Frank and Alta, preceding her in death some years hence.

Mrs. Foy was a member of the Methodist Church, a charter member of the Methodist Women's Society and a charter member of the Royal Neighbors Lodge.

Mr. Foy passed away September 3, 1937. She leaves four sons and four daughters, Merle of Sioux City, Leonard, Louis and Robert of Pilger, Mary Bollinger, and Ione Babcock of Omaha, Lucile Muntz of Alliance and Ollie Koplin of Los Angeles; she also leaves three brothers Sam Conger of Meade, Kansas; William of Neligh, and Alex of New Plymouth, Idaho, and one sister, Burzilla Bock of Little Sioux, Iowa.

Funeral services were held in the home of her son Louis and at the Methodist Church Saturday, August 8.

Pall bearers were Richard Karel, Robert Larson, Lee Lorensen, David O'Brien, L.S. Bordner and O.A. Pilger.

Singers were Mrs. James Rennick, Miss Neola Dohren, Ed Rennick and Henry Schulz, accompanied by Mrs. Ed Rennick. Rev. R. Staniforth officiated at the services. Burial was at Pilger.
(Source: The Stanton County News, published at Pilger, NE, Thursday, August 13, 1942, page 1 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

Minnie married John Louis FOY on 30 Dec 1887 in Springview, Keya Paha Co., NE. John was born on 1 Dec 1858 in Mc Ewen, Humphreys Co., TN, died on 3 Sep 1937 in Pilger, Stanton Co., NE at age 78, and was buried on 5 Sep 1937 in Pilger, Stanton Co., NE, Pilger Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Louis Foy

BIRTH: Obituary lists 1858

OCCUPATION: Dray Operator

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

DEATH: 3 Sep 1937 at the age of 79 years, 9 months, 2 days
[Note: birth date calculated from this information is: 1 Dec 1857]
(Source: grave marker and obituary in Pilger, NE paper - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

CHILD: There is a son, Frank, listed in obituaries.
QUESTION: Can anyone cite a source to prove this person?

General Notes:
Olive May Foy

AKA: Ollie

CENSUS: 1900

RESIDENCES: Glendale and Los Angeles, CA 1937 and 1942

Olive next married Hale Troy KOPLIN on 25 Aug 1914 in Stanton, Stanton Co., NE.

General Notes:
Mary Foy

CENSUS: 1900

RESIDENCES: Lived in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE at the time of her parent's deaths

3395 M iii. Leonard J. FOY was born in Jan 1894 in Nebraska, died in 1963 in Nebraska at age 69, and was buried in 1963 in Pilger, Stanton Co., NE, Pilger Cemetery.

General Notes:
Leonard J. Foy

CENSUS: 1900

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1942, Pilger, NE

DEATH: 1963, per grave marker

3396 M iv. Louis John FOY was born on 5 May 1896 in Nebraska, died on 25 Sep 1964 in Nebraska at age 68, and was buried in Sep 1964 in Pilger, Stanton Co., NE, Pilger Cemetery.

General Notes:
Louis John Foy

CENSUS: 1900; Louis J. in 1910

EDUCATION: 1913 graduate, Louis Foy, Pilger High School, Pilger, NE
(Source: Centennial Book - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1942, Pilger, NE

DEATH: 25 Sep 1964, per grave marker

3397 F v. Alta Belle FOY was born in Jan 1898 in Nebraska, died on 21 Aug 1901 in Pilger, Stanton Co., NE at age 3, and was buried in Aug 1901 in Pilger, Stanton Co., NE, Pilger Cemetery.

General Notes:
Alta Belle Foy

CENSUS: 1900; not in the 1910 census

CEMETERY: Pilger Cemetery, Pilger, Stanton Co., NE, age 3 years, 7 months

General Notes:
Ione Foy

CENSUS: 1910 9 years old

RESIDENCES: Lived in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE at the time of her parent's deaths.

EDUCATION: 1921 graduate, Ione Foy, Pilger High School, Pilger, NE
(Source: Centennial Book - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

General Notes:
Edna Lucile Foy

AKA: Lucile

CENSUS: 1910, age 7

RESIDENCES: 1937 in Pilger, Staton Co., NE; 1942 in Alliance, NE

3400 M viii. Robert FOY was born in 1906 in Nebraska, died in 1976 at age 70, and was buried in 1976 in Pilger, Stanton Co., NE, Pilger Cemetery.

General Notes:
Robert Foy

CENSUS: 1910, 3 years old

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1942, Pilger, NE

DEATH: 1976, per grave marker at Pilger Cemetery, Pilger, Stanton Co., NE

General Notes:
Merle Foy

CENSUS: 1910, age 1 1/2

RESIDENCES: Sioux City, at the time of parent's deaths

EDUCATION: 1926 graduate, Louis Foy, Pilger High School, Pilger, NE
(Source: Centennial Book - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

1744. Sarah M. CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1872 in Illinois, died between 1930 and 1939 in Fort Calhoun, Washington Co., NE, and was buried between 1930 and 1939 in Blair, Washington Co., NE.

General Notes:
Sarah M. Conger

Problem: Was her middle intial, C. or M.?

AKA: Sadie

CENSUS: According to JoNelle Linnaus one census lists the birth date as, Nov 1875, which is in conflict with the date 19 Mar 1872 in IL as found elsewhere.

RESIDENCES: May 1918, Fort Calhoun, NE

CENSUS: 1920, 47 years old

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Seventh-day Adventist

RESIDENCES: Champaign Co., IL; Cuming, Keya Paha, Madison, Washington and Burt counties, in NE

Sarah married William R. GOLL, son of Jacob GOLL and Barbra FEES, on 30 Dec 1891 in Pilger, Stanton Co., NE. William was born in Apr 1863 in Nebraska.

General Notes:
William R. Goll

Problem: Was the surname, Goll or Gall. Elda Hall corresponded with the widow of a son of William and spelled the name, Goll. This spelling also found in once census record. The marriage record lists, Gall.

MARRIAGE: William R. Gall, age 26, born in Nebraska, resident of Pilger, NE, father, Jacob Gall, mother Barbra Fees and Sadie M. Conger, age 20, born in Illionis, resident of Norfolk, NE, father Aaron Conger, mother Jane (Jennie) Mabe were married on 30 Dec 1891 in Pilger, NE by Wm. H. Frazer, pastor of the M.E. Church
(Source: Stanton Co., NE marriage records - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

CENSUS: 1900, 37 years old
CENSUS: 1920, 55 years old, surname listed as GOLL

OCCUPATION: Druggist

RESIDENCES: 1900 at Fort Calhoun, NE; 1920's lived at Shelton, NE

1745. Alexander Mabe CONGER was born on 25 Sep 1873 in Champaign Co., IL, died between 7 Mar 1948 and 1952 in Ontario, Malheur Co., OR, and was buried between Mar 1948 and 1952 in New Plymouth, Payette Co., ID.

General Notes:
Alexander Mabe Conger

AKA: Alex

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: No church preference

RESIDENCES: May 1918, Ewing, NE

RESIDENCES-OCCUPATION: Alexander and Maude Conger moved to Fruitland, Idaho in 1925. They spent the remainder of their lives in this area. They ran a bakery, then farmed. They retired to live in a small house in New Plymouth, Idaho.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 16 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1942, New Plymouth, ID

Problem: Death dates of 7 Mar 1952 and 7 Mar 1948 have been cited.

Alexander married Annie Maude BROWN, daughter of Walter BROWN and Ida BARNES, on 21 May 1902 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE. Annie was born on 11 May 1884 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, died on 13 Oct 1967 in Ontario, Malheur Co., OR at age 83, and was buried in Oct 1967 in New Plymouth, Payette Co., ID.

General Notes:
Annie Maude Brown

AKA: Maude; Annie M. on marriage license

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of the Congregational Church

COMMENT: Not found on the SSDI

+ 3405 M i. Bert Walter CONGER was born on 6 Dec 1905 in Newport, Rock Co., NE, died on 20 Feb 2002 in Payette, Payette Co., ID at age 96, and was buried on 25 Feb 2002 in New Plymouth, Payette Co., ID, Parkview Cemetery.

+ 3406 M ii. Elias Wayne CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1913 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE.

1746. William Mabe CONGER was born on 16 Jun 1875 in Champaign Co., IL, died on 13 Apr 1958 in Grand Island, Hall Co., NE at age 82, and was buried on 16 Apr 1958 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, Laurel Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Mabe Conger

OCCUPATION: farmer; horse doctor, often helping with foaling and castrations

COMMENT: He enjoyed sports and playing cards.

MARRIAGE: 18 Jun 1901 at Neligh, Antelope Co., NE by a County Judge

CHILDREN: Two unnamed children died at birth.

RESIDENCES: As of May 1918, Clearwater
RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1942, Neligh, NE
RESIDENCES: Grand Island, NE

DEATH: The obituary gives the date of death as Sunday and the paper is dated, Thursday, April 17, 1958. The tombstone shows, 13 Apr 1958.
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

BURIAL: Funeral services were conducted at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Neligh, NE.

QUESTION: Which of William M. Conger's daughters was married to John Simmel of Dallas, TX at the time of her father's death? Was it Grace?

OBITUARY: Conger Rites Held Thursday
William M. Conger, 82, of Grand Island, [NE] and formerly of Neligh, died Sunday at a Grand Island hospital following a long illness.

Funeral services were conducted in Neligh Wednesday afternoon at the St. Paul Lutheran church by the Rev. A.W. Thomack. Burial was in the Laurel Hill cemetery. The Hoepfinger Home for Funerals was in charge.

William Conger was born June 16, 1875 in Illinois to Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Conger. When a young boy, he accompanied his parents to this community where they settled on a farm near Neligh. [Note: According to JoNelle Linnaus the previous statement is incorrect. William Conger never lived in Neligh, NE.]

He was married to Mary Ester (sic) Garing (sic) in Neligh June 18, 1901. Mr. and Mrs. Conger farmed until 1938 when they retired. In 1946 they moved to Grand Island where they resided up to the present time.

Survivors are his wife, Mary; one son, William E. of Ogden, Utah; three daughters, Mrs. Allen Brown of Reseda, Calif., Mrs. John Simmel of Dallas, Tex., and Mrs. Lewis Hall of Grand Island; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Herbert; one daughter, Mrs. Elsie DePue, two infant children, 16 brothers and 7 sisters.
(Source: The Neligh News, Neligh, NE, Thursday, April 17, 1958 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

William married Mary Esther GARIN, daughter of James Joseph GARIN and Alice R. RICEWICK, on 18 Jun 1901 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE. Mary was born on 4 Apr 1882 in Endicott, Clay Co., NE, died on 2 Jun 1976 in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., CA at age 94, and was buried on 7 Jun 1976 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, Laurel Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Esther Garin

AKA: Ettie

Problem: Was the surname Garrin, Garron or Garin? JoNelle Linnaus lists, Garrin and states, "In Uncle Bill's obit., his wife's maiden name is even spelled GARING. I'm not sure of a standard spelling." Gerry Newell Bailey says the surname is spelled, Garin.

COMMENT: Mary Conger's hobby was making quilts.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

BURIAL: In Memory of Esther Conger; Date of Birth, April 4, 1882; Place of Birth, Endicott, Nebraska; Date of Death, June 2, 1976; Place and Time of Services, Chapel of the Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Friday, June 4, 1976, 11:00 a.m.; Officiating, Reverend June Jones, Unity Church of Santa Maria; Interment, Neligh City Cemetery, Neligh, Nebraska, Monday, June 7, 1976.
(Source: Funeral Memorial Card - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

3408 M ii. William Edgar CONGER was born on 21 May 1903 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE and died on 5 Feb 1986 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT at age 82.

General Notes:
William Edgar Conger

OCCUPATION: Railroad conductor

NO_ISSUE: William and Maude Conger had no issue.

RESIDENCES: 330 Cross St.; Ogden, UT 84404

SSN:
Individual: Conger, W.
Social Security #: 520-05-1764
Issued in: Wyoming
Birth date: May 21, 1903
Death date: Feb 1986
Residence code: Utah
ZIP Code of last known residence: 84404
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Ogden, Utah
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.58]

William married Maude HIPWELL, daughter of John HIPWELL and Louisa Ann KNIGHT, on 23 Sep 1961. Maude was born on 30 May 1910 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

General Notes:
Maude Hipwell

NAME-CONFLICT: Maude Hipwell or Barrow; Maude Barrow in CFA II, p. 705

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-Day Saints

+ 3409 F iii. Minnie Esther CONGER was born on 3 Nov 1904 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE.

3410 F iv. Elsie May CONGER was born about 5 Sep 1906 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, died about 1 Dec 1931 in Sheridan, Sheridan Co., WY about age 25, and was buried about Dec 1931 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, Laurel Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elsie May Conger

BIRTH-DEATH-CONFLICT: Minnie Conger Brown, the sister of Elsie May Conger
probably supplied the following dates: born, 5 Sep 1906, died, 1 Dec 1931. The marker at the Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh, NE lists: born 15 Sep 1905, died, 1 Oct 1930.
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

3411 F v. Grace Aroma CONGER was born on 23 Jan 1910 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE.

General Notes:
Grace Aroma Conger

QUESTION: Was Grace Aroma Conger married twice? If so, what was the order of the marriages?

RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1958, Mrs. John Simmel, Dallas, TX

3412 F vi. Bessie Lucille CONGER was born on 1 Feb 1912 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE and died on 22 Aug 1997 at age 85.

General Notes:
Bessie Lucille Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1958, Grand Island, NE

DEATH: 22 Aug 1997
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Hall, Bessie
Social Security #: 506-28-9437
Issued in: Nebraska
Birth date: Feb 1, 1912
Death date: Aug 22, 1997
ZIP Code of last known residence: 68801
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Grand Island, Nebraska
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 10, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.109704.10]

+ 3413 M vii. Herbert Amonlia CONGER was born on 7 Dec 1917 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, died on 27 Jun 1956 in Laramie, Albany Co., WY at age 38, and was buried in Jun 1956 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, Laurel Hill Cemetery.

1751. Burzilla Frances CONGER was born on 23 Jan 1882 in Joliet, Will Co., IL, died on 2 Sep 1946 in Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA at age 64, and was buried in Sep 1946 in Blencoe, Monona Co., IA, Graceland Cemetery.

General Notes:
BurzIlla Frances Conger

AKA: Burzella; the family of JoNelle Linnaus called her, "Aunt Burb."

RESIDENCES: May 1918, Stanton
RESIDENCES: IL; Cuming, Keya Paha, Stanton counties, NE; Monona, Harrison counties, IA

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1942, Burzilla Bock lived at Little Sioux, IA

CONFLICT: Douglas Schueths lists the place of death as: Little Sioux, Harrison Co., IA.

Burzilla married David F. MILLER, son of John K. MILLER and Emma WELLS, on 17 Dec 1898 in Wisner, Cuming Co., NE. David was born about 4 Mar 1868 in Springfield, Clark Co., OH, died on 19 Dec 1942 in Blencoe, Monona Co., IA about age 74, and was buried in Dec 1942 in Blencoe, Monona Co., IA, Graceland Cemetery.

General Notes:
David F. Miller

AKA: Dave

BIRTH: 4 Mar 1868, Springfield, OH
(Source: Monora Co., Iowa History - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

BIRTH: 4 Mar Abt. 1880 is listed by Maxine Leonard in CFA II, p. 375

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth take place?

MARRIAGE: David F. Miller, age 28, parents John K. Miller and Emma Wells. Burzella Conger, age 18, born in Nebraska [Note: This is in error, she was 16 years old and born in Illinois. JoNelle Linnaus] Her parents were listed at John Conger and Anna Young. [Note: This is in error. Her parents were, Aaron Conger and Jane Mabe. JoNelle Linnaus] They were married at the Methodist parsonage by E.W. Erickson, pastor.
(Source: Cuming Co., NE marriage license, Marriage Book, 6, page 78 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

+ 3414 F i. Irene MILLER was born on 27 Jun 1900 in Pilger, Stanton Co., NE, died on 8 May 1971 in Blencoe, Monona Co., IA at age 70, and was buried in May 1971 in Blencoe, Monona Co., IA, Graceland Cemetery.

+ 3415 F ii. Leona Marie MILLER was born on 16 Jan 1904 in Pilger, Stanton Co., NE.

General Notes:
Fred Chapman

SPOUSE: Fred Chapman was the 2nd husband of Burzilla Frances Conger.

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage to Burzilla Conger.

General Notes:
Frank Newman

SPOUSE: Frank Newman was the 3rd husband of Burzilla Frances Conger.

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage to Burzilla Conger.

General Notes:
John Bock

SPOUSE: Dr. John Bock was the 4th husband of Burzilla Frances Conger.

AKA: Boch in CFA II, p. 375

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage to Burzilla Conger.

General Notes:
Isaac S. Conger

COMMENT:
The birth records in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS show Isaac Conger being the father of two children, Julia Conger, b. 15 Mar 1888 and Ray R. Conger, b. 4 Nov 1888, somewhat less than 9 months apart and both with different mothers. Both mothers had the same maiden last name, McNamara, with Mary being the mother of Julia and Jennie being the mother of Ray R. No marriage records were found for a marriage of either Mary or Jennie McNamara to Isaac Conger.
(Furnished by William H. Fraley)

OCCUPATION: farmer

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1908, LaJunta, CO

3416 U i. Julia CONGER was born on 15 May 1888 in Garfield Twp., Decatur Co., KS.

Isaac next married Jennie Mc_NAMARA in 1888 in Decatur Co., KS. Jennie was born about 1860 in Indiana.

General Notes:
Jennie MdNamara

Problem: Was her surname, McConnelly or McNamara? According to Robert Guilinger her maiden name was, Jennie McNamara which was listed on the birth record of her son, Ray R. Conger found at Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS.

NAME-CONFLICT: Jennie McConnelly (CFA I, p. 244)

3417 M i. Ray R. CONGER was born on 4 Nov 1888 in Harlan Twp., Decatur Co., KS and died in Mar 1974 at age 85.

General Notes:
Ray R. Conger

SS Death Index: Ray Conger; b. 4 Nov 1888; issued: CA; d. Mar 1974;
last place of residence: Truth or Consequences, NM; zipcode: 87901; SSN:
555-20-5196

1756. Margaret CONGER was born on 30 Jun 1855 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 11 Aug 1941 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS at age 86, and was buried in Aug 1941 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS, Oberlin Cemetery.

General Notes:
Margaret Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1908, Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS

Margaret married David J. COULTER, son of Joseph COULTER and Elizabeth UNKNOWN, on 27 Aug 1875 in Fremont, Dodge Co., NE. David was born on 26 Jan 1847 in Circleville, Pickaway Co., OH, died in 1927 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS at age 80, and was buried in 1927 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS, Oberlin Cemetery.

General Notes:
David J. Coulter

MARRIAGE: David J. Coulter and Margaret Conger were married on 27 Aug 1875 at Fremont, Dodge Co., NE by Probate Judge Wm. C. Ghost. David was 28 at the time of the marriage and Margaret was 20.

OCCUPATION: Farmer

MILITARY: Served with the 72nd Regiment of Indiana Inf, disability discharge on 8 Feb 1865.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 285 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 3420 F i. Sivilla COULTER was born on 24 Nov 1876 in Dodge Co., NE, died on 11 Apr 1923 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS at age 46, and was buried in Apr 1923 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS, Oberlin Cemetery.

3421 M ii. Eugene E. COULTER was born on 3 Dec 1877 in Dodge Co., NE, died on 31 Jul 1955 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS at age 77, and was buried in Aug 1955 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS, Oberlin Cemetery.

+ 3422 F iii. Ethel COULTER was born on 29 Jun 1880 in Decatur Co., KS and died on 6 Jun 1975 in Farmington, San Juan Co., NM at age 94.

+ 3423 M iv. Addison Isaac COULTER was born on 24 May 1884 in Dodge Co., NE, died on 4 May 1974 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS at age 89, and was buried in May 1974 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS, Oberlin Cemetery.

1757. Lydia A. CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1860 in Virginia, died on 14 Apr 1883 near Winslow, Dodge Co., NE at age 22, and was buried in Apr 1883 in Winslow, Dodge Co., NE, Logan Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lydia A. Conger

DEATH: Lydia A. Craig died on 14 Apr 1883 at the birth of her daughter, Leah.

CEMETERY: The Logan Cemetery is located in Dodge Co., NE near Winslow.

Lydia married George Whitney CRAIG, son of H. C. CRAIG and Eloise FERTILE, on 4 May 1879 in Hooper, Dodge Co., NE. George was born on 19 Jan 1854 in Oswego Co., NY, died on 27 Aug 1931 in Harlan Twp., Decatur Co., KS at age 77, and was buried in Aug 1931 in Harlan Twp., Decatur Co., KS, Kanona Cemetery.

General Notes:
George Whitney Craig

MARRIAGE: George Craig and Lydia A. Conger were married on 4 May 1879 at the E.A. Conger home in Dodge Co., NE by John A. Garner, Elder of the Church of Christ. Witnesses were E.A. Conger and Maggie Conger of Nickerson. George was 25 and Lydia was 18 at the time of the marriage.

RESIDENCES: Farm near Winslow, Dodge Co., NE. The farm was located about 2 miles east of Hooper, NE and 1 mile south of Winslow, NE.

RELATIONSHIP-RESEARCHER: Willa M. (Henry) Craig; 2685 - 28th Street #10; Boulder, CO 80301, 86 years old, as of Dec 1995, is the wife of Elwin Craig, who was son of Clarence Henry Craig, who was brother of George Whitney Craig. Mrs. Craig was interested in the Craig, Conger, Henthorn, Buskirk and Foggin families, among others. She is mentioned in the Foggin family articles of Catherine Fedorchak.

3424 F i. Gertrude CRAIG was born on 4 May 1880 near Winslow, Dodge Co., NE, died on 28 Jun 1881 in Hooper, Dodge Co., NE at age 1, and was buried in Jun 1881 in Winslow, Dodge Co., NE, Logan Cemetery.

General Notes:
Gertrude Craig

BIRTH: Siblings Gertrude and Delmer Henry Craig are assumed to have been born on the George W. Craig farm near Winslow, Dodge Co., NE.

DEATH: 28 Jun 1881 at Hooper, Dodge Co., NE
(Source: Fremont, NE paper - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

+ 3425 M ii. Delmer Henry CRAIG was born on 25 Jul 1881 near Winslow, Dodge Co., NE, died on 22 Nov 1961 in Oakley, Contra Costa Co., CA at age 80, and was buried in Nov 1961 in Oakley, Contra Costa Co., CA, Oakley Cemetery.

3426 M iii. Leo Clarence CRAIG was born on 27 Jul 1882 in Hooper, Dodge Co., NE and died on 15 Apr 1966 in Lone Pine, Inyo Co., CA at age 83.

3427 F iv. Leah CRAIG was born on 14 Apr 1883 in Hooper, Dodge Co., NE and died on 14 Apr 1883 in Hooper, Dodge Co., NE.

General Notes:
Leah Craig

BIRTH-DEATH: 14 Apr 1883, Hooper, Dodge Co., NE. W.H. Fraley points out that there is no confirmed documentation as of Dec 1995.

1758. Alice CONGER was born on 9 Aug 1862 in Bloomfield, Edgar Co., IL, died in 1884 in Hooper, Dodge Co., NE at age 22, and was buried in 1884 in Winslow, Dodge Co., NE, Logan Cemetery.

General Notes:
Alice Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Albert Ruble Conger and Alice Conger were twins.

DEATH: It is thought that she died while giving birth to a daughter.

CEMETERY: An inscription for Alice White is on a grave marker (1862-1884) in the Logan Cemetery for Lydia and Gertie Craig.

Alice married Martin George WHITE, son of John S. WHITE and Martha E. Mc_KNIGHT, on 2 Feb 1883 in Hooper, Dodge Co., NE. Martin was born about 1862 in Iowa.

General Notes:
Martin George White

MARRIAGE: Martin George White and Alice Conger were married on 2 Feb 1883 at Hooper, Dodge Co., NE by a Presbyterian clergyman. Witnesses included Albert Conger. Martin was 21 and Alice 20 at the time of the marriage.

3428 F i. Unknown WHITE was born in 1884 in Hooper, Dodge Co., NE and died in 1884 in Hooper, Dodge Co., NE.

1759. Albert Ruble CONGER was born on 9 Aug 1862 in Bloomfield, Edgar Co., IL and died in 1923 in Onida, Sully Co., SD at age 61.

General Notes:
Albert Ruble Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Albert Ruble Conger and Alice Conger were twins.

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1908, Dakota

Albert married Emily Jane DAVISON, daughter of Christopher C. DAVISON and Phoebe Jane HUNTER, in 1893. Emily was born on 14 Aug 1872 in Minnesota and died on 12 Jul 1965 in Sturgis, Meade Co., SD at age 92.

General Notes:
Emily Jane Davison

Problem: Was the surname, Davidson or Davison? According to the records of Robert Guilinger the surname is, Davison.

3429 F i. Ruby Lois CONGER was born on 3 May 1894 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS and died on 18 Nov 1918 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT at age 24.

+ 3430 M ii. Albert Rudolph CONGER was born on 25 Sep 1897 in Hulett, Crook, WY and died in Aug 1958 in Meade Co., SD at age 60.

+ 3432 M iv. Kenneth Royden CONGER was born on 15 Nov 1901 in Deadwood, Lawrence Co., SD and died on 4 Mar 1988 in El Centro, Imperial Co., CA at age 86.

+ 3433 M v. Troy Ellsworth CONGER was born on 14 Nov 1905 in Pluma, Lawrence Co., SD and died on 21 Aug 1994 at age 88.

General Notes:
William Vernon Walton

AKA: Vernon

EDUCATION: Clarington Public Schools, Clarington, OH; Graduated May 1886 from The Cincinnati Law School and admitted to the Ohio bar.

OCCUPATION: Teacher; Deputy Clerk of Probate Court of Monroe Co., OH; Lawyer

RESIDENCES: Abt. 1898, No. 116 North Paul St., Woodsfield, OH.

RESIDENCES: As of 1914, Newark, Licking Co., OH

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Mayor of Woodsfield, OH for about ten years since the year of 1887, appointed twice and elected four times

BIOGRAPHY:
William Vernon Walton, was born in Adams Township, Monroe County, Ohio, on the 7th day of August 1860; is a son of Judge Richard K. Walton and Julia A. Walton. Mr. Walton remained with his parents, receiving an education such as was afforded in Clarington, Ohio public schools under the instructions of his father, who was for many years principal of Clarington public schools, until he arrived at the age of about eighteen years, at which time he commenced teaching in the common schools of the county, which calling he pursued until his father appointed him Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court of Monroe County, Ohio, which position of trust Mr. Walton filed during his father's continuance in the office of Probate Judge.

W.V. Walton also conducted a successful fire, insurance agency in Woodsfield, during which time he also read law under the instruction of the law firm of Hunter & Mallory, and the in fall of 1885, he entered the senior law class of The Cincinnati Law School and graduated in May, 1886, receiving a diploma and was also at the same time admitted to the bar in Ohio.

Mr. Walton commenced the practice of law at Woodsfield, Ohio on the first day of June 1886, where he has continued in the practice ever since with the exception of one year, which time, from 1891 to 1892, he practiced his profession in Bellaire and Toronto, Ohio, and for six years he was in partnership with his father, Judge R.K. Walton, under the firm name of Walton & Walton, after which this partnership was dissolved by mutual consent and at this time W.V. Walton continues to practice law alone.

Mr. Walton has resided in Monroe County since his birth except as above stated, and on the 12 day of June 1889, he was married to Lura B. Thornberry, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Thornberry of Woodsfield, and since that time two children have been born of said marriage, viz.: Ione, borne May 11th 1890, and Leland Vernon, born April 30th 1893, both of whom are now living.

Among other positions of trust, Mr. Walton has successfully filled the office of Mayor of Woodsfield for about ten years since the year 1887, having been appointed twice and elected four times to this office.

Mr. Walton now resides at No. 116 North Paul Street, Woodsfield, and his law office is located over R.W. Pope's Drug Store.
(Source: Caldwell's Atlas of Monroe County, Ohio, 1898, p. 16)

Emma married Frank A. EKSTRAND on 6 Apr 1893. Frank was born on 27 Aug 1861 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

General Notes:
Emma Blackstone

RESIDENCES: Emma Blackstone was from Pilger, NE. James Walton practiced medicine there.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 3440 M i. Frank William GALLEHER was born on 20 May 1867 and died on 3 Jan 1910 at age 42.

3441 F ii. Etta Aradella GALLEHER was born in 1869 and died in 1890 at age 21.

+ 3443 F iv. Iris Allison GALLEHER was born on 16 Sep 1874 and died in 1937 at age 63.

1778. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 19 Oct 1860 in Kansas, died about Jun 1935 about age 74, and was buried about Jun 1935 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Sarah married John Wesley PEACE on 11 Nov 1877 in Mercer, Mercer Co., MO. John was born in 1850 in Kentucky.

General Notes:
John Wesley Peace

Problem: Was the surname, Pearce or Peace? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists both. Ethel Conger Heagler lists, John W. Peace.

3446 M i. Otis Leslie PEACE was born on 22 Dec 1878, died on 8 Oct 1882 at age 3, and was buried in Oct 1882 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Otis Leslie Peace

CEMETERY: Age at death per the Mercer Co., MO cemetery book, 3 yr, 9 mo, 16 days, Calculated birth date, Abt. 22 Dec 1878.

3448 F iii. Bessie PEACE was born on 20 Apr 1885, died on 21 Apr 1885, and was buried in Apr 1885 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

3450 F v. Hazel PEACE was born on 21 Apr 1892, died on 15 May 1892, and was buried in May 1892 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

1779. Dora Alice CONGER was born about 28 Jan 1864 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO, died on 14 May 1913 about age 49, and was buried in May 1913 in Harrison Twp., Mercer Co., MO, St. Paul Cemetery.

General Notes:
Dora Alice Conger

Problem: Was the date of birth, 28 Jan 1863, or 28 Jan 1864?

Dora married Willard Wallace PUTNAM, son of William PUTNAM and Francis FAIRCHILD, on 25 Sep 1881 in Mercer Co., MO. Willard was born in 1856.

General Notes:
Willard Wallace Putnam

CHILDREN: An infant son and daughter died.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

AKA: W.W. Putnam

+ 3451 M i. Clellie Oscar PUTNAM was born on 24 Jun 1882 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO and died on 22 Oct 1956 in Mitchell, Davison Co., SD at age 74.

+ 3452 F ii. Lillian Gertrude PUTNAM was born on 14 Dec 1884 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO, died on 7 Feb 1919 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO at age 34, and was buried in Feb 1919 in Harrison Twp., Mercer Co., MO, St. Paul Cemetery.

+ 3453 F iii. Nona Zoa PUTNAM was born on 23 Dec 1887 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO and died on 1 Apr 1969 in Leon, Decatur Co., IA at age 81.

+ 3454 M iv. Elza Austin PUTNAM was born on 26 May 1889 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO, died on 2 Nov 1969 at age 80, and was buried in Nov 1969 in Harrison Twp., Mercer Co., MO, St. Paul Cemetery.

3455 F v. Infant PUTNAM was born on 17 Oct 1892 in Mercer Co., MO, died on 17 Oct 1892 in Mercer Co., MO, and was buried in Oct 1892 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

3456 M vi. Infant PUTNAM was born on 17 Nov 1896 in Mercer Co., MO and died on 17 Nov 1896 in Mercer Co., MO.

3457 M vii. Infant PUTNAM was born on 17 Nov 1896 in Mercer Co., MO and died on 17 Nov 1896 in Mercer Co., MO.

1784. Gaius A. CONGER was born on 26 Aug 1875 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO, died in 1959 at age 84, and was buried in 1959 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Bethel Cemetery.

Gaius married Emma V. ROCKEY on 28 Feb 1899 in Mercer Co., MO. Emma was born in 1878 in Ohio.

3458 M i. Carl R. CONGER was born on 27 Feb 1903, died on 18 Dec 1923 at age 20, and was buried in Dec 1923 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Bethel Cemetery.

3459 M ii. Infant CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1904, died on 19 Sep 1904, and was buried in Sep 1904 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Bethel Cemetery.

General Notes:
Effie Unknown

SPOUSE: Mrs. Effie Bryan was the 2nd wife of Gaius A. Conger.

1785. Emma M. CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1878 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO, died in 1964 at age 86, and was buried in 1964 in Harrison Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Oaklawn Cemetery.

Emma married Fred R. ROBERTS on 28 Nov 1906. Fred was born on 10 Feb 1882 in Missouri.

General Notes:
Ellen Conger

Problem: CFA I, p. 798 lists the burial place as Buyman, OK. As of 1995 the Rand McNally Commerical Atlas did not list this place. Perhaps the place name should be, Guymon, OK.

+ 3468 M viii. Earl TROSPER was born on 5 Jan 1888 in Beattie, Marshall Co., KS.

Mary married John Samuel TROSPER on 13 Sep 1869. John was born on 23 Dec 1846 and died on 24 Nov 1909 at age 62.

General Notes:
John Samuel Trosper

RESIDENCES:
John Samuel Trosper and his wife lived on his premption claim near Frankfort,
Kansas in 1869. After he sold this property he was in business in Bigelow,
Kansas. In 1889 he moved to the new state of Washington. He purchased land
for a farm at Turnwater, WA from his Uncle Jess Ferguson, a pioneer of 1849.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by
Robert Guilinger)

+ 3469 M i. John Calhoun TROSPER was born on 13 Nov 1870 in Marshall Co., KS.

+ 3470 F ii. Mary Belle TROSPER was born on 18 Dec 1872 in Marshall Co., KS.

3471 M iii. Martin Glasby TROSPER was born on 6 Mar 1876 in Marshall Co., KS.

3475 M vii. Edward Conger TROSPER was born in 1884 in Marshall Co., KS and died in 1884 in Marshall Co., KS.

3476 M viii. Frank O. TROSPER was born in 1890 in Washington and died in 1891 at age 1.

1789. Ollie CONGER was born on 12 Sep 1866 and died on 9 Jan 1929 at age 62.

General Notes:
David W. Conger

RESIDENCES: Marysville, KS

OCCUPATION: County Road Commissioner of Marshall County, KS

+ 3480 M i. Ralph Aaron CONGER was born in 1893 in Marysville, Marshall Co., KS.

+ 3484 M v. Robert Charles CONGER was born in 1904 in Marysville, Marshall Co., KS.

3485 M vi. David Walton CONGER was born in 1907 in Marysville, Marshall Co., KS and died on 1 Jan 1935 at age 28.

3487 F viii. Ruth Eileen CONGER was born in 1913 and died in 1925 at age 12.

1793. William M. CONGER was born on 12 Jun 1848 in Ohio and died on 16 May 1928 in Normal, Mc Lean Co., IL at age 79.

General Notes:
William M. Conger

PARENTS: Cary McVey Conger and Rebecca Marriott

William married Louise DONNER on 9 Sep 1874. Louise was born on 10 Sep 1854 and died in 1919 at age 65.

+ 3492 F ii. Hattie E. CONGER was born on 1 Mar 1878 and died in 1923 in Lexington, Mc Lean Co., IL at age 45.

+ 3493 F iii. Maud M. CONGER was born on 5 Nov 1879 and died in Nov 1962 at age 83.

General Notes:
Artie Conger

QUESTION: What was the birth year of Artie Conger? He is listed in CFA I, p. 530 as being born in 1892, but he is listed as the 8th child after one born in 1895. Could his birth year have been 1897?

1797. Elmer James CONGER was born in 1857 in Illinois and died on 21 May 1923 in Sibley, Ford Co., IL at age 66.

General Notes:
Elmer James Conger

PARENTS: Cary McVey Conger and Rebecca Marriott

Elmer married Agnes HUNT, daughter of John HUNT and Unknown, on 6 Mar 1884. Agnes was born in 1853 in Towanda, Mc Lean Co., IL and died between 1936 and 1938 in Stauton, Macoupin Co., IL.

+ 3499 M i. Elzie Marriott CONGER was born on 10 Nov 1886 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL, died on 14 Nov 1961 in Brighton, Adams Co., CO at age 75, and was buried in Nov 1961 in Elmwood Cemetery.

+ 3500 M ii. Hugh Marion CONGER was born in Aug 1887 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL and died about 1929 in Melvin, Ford Co., IL about age 42.

+ 3501 M iii. Jay Cary CONGER was born on 4 Mar 1890 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL and died on 4 Apr 1974 in Illinois at age 84.

+ 3502 M iv. Clifford Roy CONGER was born on 17 Sep 1892 in Harpster, Ford Co., IL, died on 5 Jan 1983 in Sibley, Ford Co., IL at age 90, and was buried in Jan 1983 in Sibley, Ford Co., IL, Mount Hope Cemetery.

3503 M v. Claude CONGER was born on 11 Feb 1894 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL, died on 7 Mar 1924 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 30, and was buried in Mar 1924 in Sibley, Ford Co., IL, Mount Hope Cemetery.

General Notes:
Claude Conger

PARENTS: Elmer James Conger and Agnes Hunt

Problem: Was he born at Harpster, IL or Gibson City, IL?

MILITARY: A World War soldier
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

+ 3504 M vi. Chester Aaron CONGER was born about 11 Jun 1897 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL and died on 7 Jun 1974 about age 76.

General Notes:
Clara Alice Conger

RESIDENCES: Lived for many years in Newark, Licking Co., OH
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

General Notes:
Charles M. Harris

OCCUPATION: Supt. of Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newark, OH
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

General Notes:
G.G. Smailes

SPOUSE: G.F. Smailes was the 2nd husband of Clara Alice Conger.

1801. Harvey W. CONGER was born on 9 Nov 1857 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died in Aug 1932 in Licking Co., OH at age 74.

General Notes:
Harvey W. Conger

AKA: H.W. Conger

RESIDENCES: He had a nice farm home several miles north east of Newark, Ohio. There were several producing oil wells on the farm.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

BIOGRAPHY: H.W. Conger
On the 1st of January, 1908, H.W. Conger came into possession, through purchase, of his present fine farm property, consisting of two hundred and fifty acres, located in Perry township, Licking county, [IL], and here he gives the greater part of his time and attention to raising fine grades of stock, although he carries on general farming to some extent. Mr. Conger was born in McLean county, Illinois, November 9, 1857, a son of Elias J. and Harriet Marinda (Miller) Conger, both of whom were natives of Licking county, their respective parents removing here from Pennsylvania. Elias J. Conger and Harriet M. Miller were here reared and married and three or four children were added to the household ere they made a removal to McLean county, Illinois. After spending several years in the latter place they returned to Licking county, believing it to be a more healthful climate, as the land in McLean county was very swampy. They then spent the remainder of their lives in Licking county, the father passing away on the 8th of October 1871. He was a stanch (sic) democrat in his political belief but was never active as an office holder. Following the death of the husband and father, the mother afterward married a man by the name of Jonathan Frost, who died six years later. She then became the wife of George Lacey and survived his death for about twelve years, her demise occurring in 1906.

H.W. Conger was a little lad of eight years when his parents removed from McLean county, Illinois, to Licking county, [OH], so that he was practically reared in the latter place. He was but fourteen years old when his father's death occurred and until his mother married again he was the main support of the family. However, following her marriage the son was given his time and he then worked as a farm hand, being thus employed for twelve years. As an indication of this thrift it is said that he was paid a higher wage than any other farm hand in this section of the county. In 1880, when a young man of twenty-three years, he, with several others, purchased what proved to be a worthless tax title on land in Pound county, Kentucky. The land was heavily timbered and after Mr. Conger learned of the invalidity of his title, he immediately set to work to clear a portion of the land of the timber, which he shipped and in this way recovered the full amount of money which he had invested, he being the only one of the investors who recovered their money.

In 1882 Mr. Conger established a home of his own by his marriage to Miss Leora Barcroft, a native of Knox county, Ohio. Following their marriage the young couple began their domestic life upon a farm, which Mr. Conger rented for seven years. He worked earnestly and presistently in the cultivation of his farm, and, carefully saving his earnings, was eventually enabled to purchase sixty-five acres of land, adjoining the tract which he now owns. To this place he removed and their spent his time in its cultivation during the succeeding four years, subsequent to which time he disposed of this farm and removed to Zanesville, Ohio, where he lived for eighteen months, his time being given to the conduct of a wholesale meat establishment. On the expiration of that period he disposed of his business there and removed to Newark , [OH] and for four years engaged in buying butcher cattle for the firm of Miller & Howell. He then became one of five men who organized the Howell Provision Company, of which Mr. Conger was elected vice president. For five years he was identified with this firm but on the 1st of January, 1908, severed his connection therewith and purchased his present farm, comprising two hundred and fifty acres located in Perry township. This is a well improved property on which stands a comfortable country residence, while substantial barns and outbuildings furnish ample shelter for grain and stock. Mr. Conger has here given a portion of his time to general farming but his farm is heavily stocked and he expects in the near future to give his time exclusively to raising and shipping stock, in which he is already meeting with excellent success. His long experience in buying stock has given him excellent knowledge of the worth of animals, so that he will undoubtedly meet with good results in this field of activity.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Conger has been blessed with five children, so whom three survive, these being Earl J., Lena Blanche and Helen M., all still under the parental roof. Mr. Conger is a liberal democrat in his political views, not feeling bound by party ties. He is largely a self-made man, for he started out upon his own resources at an early age and in the years that have come and gone, through the inherent force of his nature and the utilization of opportunities, has passed from a humble position to one of prominence in agricultural and stockraising circles of Licking county. He is well known in Licking county and other sections and none with whom he has been brought in contact, either in a business or social capacity, have found him other than what he represents himself to be -- a straightforward, honorable citizen.
(Source: History of Licking County, [Ohio], p. 851-853)

DEATH: He was struck by an auto on the street in Newark, OH and died in a few days.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Harvey married Leora F. BARCROFT on 30 Oct 1883. Leora was born in Knox Co., OH.

General Notes:
Leora F. Barcroft

Problem: Was her first name, Leora or Leona?

AKA: According to Ethel Conger Heagler her name was, Leora F. Barcroft. Maxine Leonard lists Leora Bancroft, CFA I, p. 266.

+ 3517 M ii. Earl Jay CONGER was born on 28 Dec 1888 and died on 22 Feb 1920 at age 31.

3521 M i. Clyde William FORGRAVES was born in 1880 and died in 1883 at age 3.

General Notes:
Clyde William Forgraves

Problem: Was he Clyde William or Clyde Wilbur? Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Clyde Wilbur.

General Notes:
Jessie Alice Forgraves

Problem: Was she Jessie Alice or Dessie Alice? Ethel Conger Heagler listed, Dessie Alice.

General Notes:
Sidney Northon

RESIDENCES: Lived most of the time in Chicago, IL

OCCUPATION: Member of an orchestra

NO_ISSUE: They had no issue.

+ 3523 M iii. Emmet F. FORGRAVES was born on 7 Jul 1884 in Newark, Licking Co., OH.

1803. Allen CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1865 in Ohio and died about 1934 in Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH about age 69.

General Notes:
Charles Mobley

CHILDREN: The Charles Mobley family had 3 sons and 3 daughters.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

1807. Clara Ann CONGER was born on 17 Jul 1864 in Towanda, Mc Lean Co., IL and died in 1915 at age 51.

General Notes:
Clara Ann Conger

RESIDENCES: Clara Ann Watsons resided with her son, Lynn, in Franklin Park, IL.

OCCUPATION: teacher in the schools of McLean Co., IL for several years.

Clara married Nicholas H. WATSON, son of Lewis WATSON and Unknown, on 7 Jun 1888. Nicholas was born in 1851 in Ohio and died in 1915 in Cropsey, Mc Lean Co., IL at age 64.

General Notes:
Nicholas H. Watson

QUESTION: What would the initials "R.P." after the name of Mr. Watson mean?

BIOGRAPHY:
Nicholas Watson was a descendant of John Howland and John and Elizabeth Tilley, all of whom were passengers on the Mayflower in 1620. Also of Perez Chipman, Thomas Watson, William Robinson and William Horney, who were Revolutionary soldiers, William Robinson, Jr., a soldier of the War of 1812 and his father, Lewis Watson, who was a Civil War soldier. All of these lines are proved.

Mr. and Mrs. Watson lived most of their married life at Anchor, IL where he owned a drugstore and was Post Master.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

RESIDENCES: Anchor, IL

OCCUPATION: Drugstore owner

3528 M i. Ralph Emerson WATSON was born on 6 Oct 1890 in Anchor, Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 3 Jul 1894 at age 3.

3529 M ii. Clark Conger WATSON was born on 3 Sep 1892 in Anchor, Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 14 Feb 1894 at age 1.

+ 3530 M iii. Lynn Robinson WATSON was born on 11 Mar 1897 in Anchor, Mc Lean Co., IL.

General Notes:
Charles Cairnes Conger

Problem: Was he born in Towanda, McLean Co., IL or in Bloomington, McLean Co., IL? Researcher Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Towanda, McLean Co., IL.

OCCUPATION: farmer

RESIDENCES: Oak Glen, IL

Charles married Laura Ethel HOOTON on 18 Jul 1899. Laura was born on 2 Jan 1870 and died on 17 Jan 1941 at age 71.

General Notes:
Laura Ethel Hooton

NAME-CONFLICT: Was the name, Hooten or Hotton? Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Hooton. Maxine Crowell Leonard lists, Ellen Hooten and Laura E. Hooten. Laura E. Hooten in CFA II, p. 697.

AKA: She might have been called, Ellen.

OCCUPATION: teacher

3531 F i. Lucille Ruth CONGER was born on 26 Jan 1892 and died on 1 Sep 1893 at age 1.

+ 3532 F ii. Gladys Ellen CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1893 in Fletcher, Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 25 Feb 1979 in Anaheim, Orange Co., CA at age 85.

3533 M iii. Stuart Harvey CONGER was born on 25 Sep 1895 and died on 29 Mar 1896.

+ 3534 F iv. Edith Gertrude CONGER was born on 6 Dec 1897 in Fletcher, Mc Lean Co., IL, died on 10 Feb 1987 in Jonesboro, Clayton Co., GA at age 89, and was buried in Feb 1987 in Fletcher, Mc Lean Co., IL.

+ 3535 F v. Blanche Jane CONGER was born on 11 Feb 1900 and died in Jul 1934 at age 34.

3536 M vi. Aaron Harold CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1902 in Towanda, Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 15 Jul 1987 in Monmouth, Warren Co., IL at age 84.

General Notes:
Aaron Harold Conger

EDUCATION: Graduate University High School, Normal, IL; B.E. Illinois State Normal University; M.A. Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

OCCUPATION: Principal of Roosevelt School, Bellwood, IL

ORGANIZATIONS: Theta Alpha Ph; Pi Kappa Delta

SS Death Index: Aaron Conger; b. 29 Oct 1902; issued: IL; d. Jul 1987,
last place of residence: IL; zipcode: 61462; SSN: 361-14-4867
Zipcode 61462 includes Larchdale; Monmouth; and Ormonde in Warren Co., IL

Aaron married Muriel SCHOCK on 1 Jun 1934 in Oak Park, Cook Co., IL. Muriel was born in 1906 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

General Notes:
Muriel Schock

EDUCATION: Graduate of Glen Bard High School, Glen Ellyn, IL; graduate of Chicago Illinois Teachers College

AKA: Muriel Schrock (CFA II, p. 697)

+ 3537 F vii. Dorothy Leora CONGER was born on 29 Apr 1906 in Fletcher, Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 10 Mar 1986 at age 79.

General Notes:
Lola Charlotte Conger

EDUCATION: Graduate of Normal Community High School, Normal, IL. B.E. Illinois State Normal University 1932. M.A. Columbia University, New York City 1939.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

OCCUPATION: Teacher for a few years. Later employed in the personnel department of Macey (sic), a large store in New York City.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

1810. Cora Alice CONGER was born on 13 Sep 1870 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 12 Jan 1895 at age 24.

General Notes:
Cora Alice Conger

OCCUPATION: teacher

Birth: Film #: 170876, Page #: 926, Ordinance #: 31033
1870, Cora Conger, of Norwalk, Licking, Ohio

Cora married Edgar W. MILES on 29 Dec 1891 in Fletcher, Mc Lean Co., IL. Edgar was born in 1869 in Bowling Green, Clay Co., IN and died in 1926 in Norman, Cleveland Co., OK at age 57.

General Notes:
Edgar W. Miles

RESIDENCES: Colfax, IN

MARRIAGE: Edgar W. Miles married 2nd, May Cook, and raised a family of five
boys and one girl, who resided in Oklahoma.

3539 F i. Ethel Wanda MILES was born on 31 Oct 1892 and died on 19 Dec 1893 at age 1.

1812. Pearle CONGER was born on 26 Apr 1875 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL, died on 18 Jul 1937 at age 62, and was buried in Jul 1937 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Masonic Cemetery.

General Notes:
Pearle Conger

Problem: Was she born in Towanda or Bloomington, IL? Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Towanda, IL.

Pearle married Frank Watson PARRISH, son of Jess PARRISH and Mary MITCHELL, on 25 May 1897. Frank was born on 3 Mar 1873 in Colfax, Clinton Co., IN, died on 21 Dec 1935 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN at age 62, and was buried in Dec 1935 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Masonic Cemetery.

General Notes:
Louise B. Parrish

EDUCATION: B.E. Illinois State Normal University; graduate work Columbia University, New York City;

ORGANIZATIONS: Member of American Association of University Women

OCCUPATION: teacher in the schools of Muskegon, MI

+ 3541 M ii. Frank Bertice PARRISH was born on 28 Oct 1908 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

1813. Blanche E. CONGER was born on 21 Mar 1878 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 26 Feb 1931 in Holcomb, Ogle Co., IL at age 52.

General Notes:
Blanche E. Conger

Problem: Was she born in Towanda or Bloomington, IL? Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Towanda, IL as does CFA I, p. 778.

Film #: 170876, Page #: 926, Ordinance #: 31034
1878, Blanche Conger, of Norwalk, Licking, Ohio

Blanche married Jacob C. PHILLIPS on 10 Aug 1898. Jacob was born in 1869 in Olney, Richland Co., IL.

General Notes:
Jacob C. Phillips

OCCUPATION: conducted a general store at Holcomb, IL since 1899.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

AKA: J.C. Phillips (CFA I, p. 778)

+ 3542 F i. Helen PHILLIPS was born on 25 Dec 1899 in Holcomb, Ogle Co., IL.

+ 3544 M iii. Cecil Conger PHILLIPS was born on 9 Jan 1905 in Holcomb, Ogle Co., IL.

3547 M vi. John Hubert PHILLIPS was born on 11 Feb 1919 in Holcomb, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes:
John Hubert Phillips

EDUCATION: Graduate of Rochelle, Illinois High School 1936; student later at James Miliken University, Decatur, IL

ORGANIZATIONS: Sigma Alpha Episilon Fraternity

General Notes:
Ethel C. Conger

QUESTION: Was her middle initial, "C." or did the initial stand for her maiden name, Conger?

Problem: Was she born at Towanda, McLean Co., IL (CFA I, p. 746) or Bloomington, McLean Co., IL?

OCCUPATION: teacher in McLean Co., IL

RESIDENCES: As of 2 Aug 1926, Mrs. Ethel C. Conger of Cooksville, Ill., per a letter addressed to her and written by Chas. L. Conger.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: member of the Baptist Church

ORGANIZATIONS:
Mrs. Ethel (Conger) Heagler wrote: The compiler of this history has written hundreds of letters and spent years of research to obtain the information contained in this small volume. Mrs. Heagler has been for twenty-five years, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Chapter at Bloomington, IL and has served the Chapter as Historian and Librarian. She also has membership in the Institute of American Genealogy in Chicago, and is a Charter member of the McLean County Home Bureau and taught in the public schools of the county.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

RESEARCHER:
Ethel (Conger) Heagler, born on 12 Jan 1881 in either Bloomington, McLean county, IL or Towanda, McLean county, IL was another Conger researcher who published her work.

She wrote to Maxine Leonard on 18 May 1962 and told of attending a DAR National Conference in Washington, DC the previous year, at the age of 80. She wrote, "I went to the Rare Books Department of the Congressional Library to see the seven volumes of typed bound books left by Charles Conger of Minnesota. You have to almost swear your life away to get in. A guard sits at the door with a rope across the opening. I told him what I wanted and he said, 'What references do you have?' I said, 'I am here as a delegate to the DAR Conference,' and I gave him my membership card. That didn't mean anything. 'What else do you have?' I showed him my cards of the Pen Women of America, Farm Bureau and Home Bureau of McLean Co., Illinois. He then asked to see all my cards, and what did he take, but the credit card from the Chicago Motor Club! A young girl stood by me and said she had no reference with her, and they would not let her in.

"Then I went in and they brought me the seven books and sat me down in front of he desk and that lady never took her eyes off of me all afternoon."

Mrs. Heagler published her line in 1941, through the help of Charles Leslie Conger who had established her lineage.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 2a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESEARCHER-REFERENCE: Published, "Conger History 1664-1941," compiled by Ethel C. Heagler, 1941, Broadlawn Farm, Cooksville, Illinois. Book located at the State Library of Ohio; 65 Front Street; Columbus, Ohio 43266-0334; Phone: 614-644-6966
(Reference furnished by Joyce Posey)

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Ethel married Harry HEAGLER, son of James HEAGLER and Samantha HENTON, on 25 Dec 1901. Harry was born on 22 Mar 1872 in Arrowsmith, Mc Lean Co., IL and died in 1945 at age 73.

General Notes:
Harry Heagler

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: member of the Baptist church

BIOGRAPHY:
Harry Heagler was the son of James and Samantha Henton Heagler who came to Illinois from Washington Court House, Ohio in 1852. His grandfather was one of the pioneer physcians of Dawson Township. Mrs. Dr. Henton was a daughter of the Reverend Benjamin Dawson, a Revolutionary soldier of Virginia and his wife, Ann Pope, a descendant of Nathaniel Pope who came to America from England in 1634. Another Revolutionary ancestor is Benjamin Tallman of Pennsylvania who with his wife, Dinah Boone is buried not far from Circleville, Ohio. The Boone, Tallman, Lincoln, and Hentons all go back to early American settlers.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

RESIDENCES: Mr. and Mrs. Heagler resided on the farmstead purchased from the government by A.H. Conger in 1860.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

3548 M i. Alvin Bertice HEAGLER was born on 29 Jul 1904 in Anchor, Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 8 Aug 1904 in Anchor, Mc Lean Co., IL.

3549 F ii. Lois Marjorie HEAGLER was born on 30 Oct 1906 in Anchor, Mc Lean Co., IL.

General Notes:
Lois Marjorie Heagler

EDUCATION: Graduate of the University High School, Normal, IL; Graduate of the Illinois State Normal University; the City Hospital School of Nursing, St. Louis, MO and did graduate work at Washington University, St. Louis, MO.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

OCCUPATION: Teacher for 6 years as physical education supervisor for girls at Belleville, IL. Later supervisor in public health work at St. Louis, MO.

ORGANIZATIONS: President of the City Hospital Nursing Association Alumnea of St. Louis; member of the League of Nursing Education.

HOBBIES: She traveled in all parts of the U.S. and visited Canada and Mexico and spent one summer in Europe.

3550 M iii. Clifford Harry HEAGLER was born on 28 Nov 1910 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL.

General Notes:
Clifford Harry Heagler

EDUCATION: Graduate of Cooksville Community High School, Cooksville, IL. Attended the Normal University.

OCCUPATION: Assisted his father in farming

HOBBIES: He was a traveler and visited, in his car, thirty-nine of the forty-eight states. His favorite trip was to his cousins ranch in Oregon which he considered the finest place ever to visit.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

+ 3551 M i. Lemuel C. Mc_CALL was born on 4 Sep 1877 in Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS.

3552 M ii. Charles Pierson Mc_CALL was born on 18 Apr 1879 and died on 18 Oct 1879.

1816. Edmond Mc_Vey PIERSON was born on 23 Jun 1859 in Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS and died on 13 May 1927 in St. Onge, Lawrence Co., SD at age 67.

General Notes:
Charles Murry Pierson
Problem: Was the middle name, Murray or Murry? Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Murry.

General Notes:
Lizzie Mallory

SPOUSE: Lizzie Mallory was the 2nd wife of Charles Murry Pierson.

General Notes:
Ella Melissa Pierson

Problem: Was the middle name, Melissa or Malissa? Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Malissa.

RESIDENCES: Colorado Springs, CO

General Notes:
Isaac Melvin Pierson

RESIDENCES: Burr Oak, KS

OCCUPATION: farmer and stockman

Problem: Was the middle name, Melvin or Melville? Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Melville. Maxine Leonard lists, Melvin in CFA I, p. 779.

General Notes:
Nathan Pierson

EDUCATION: Prepared to be a minister of the Friends Church
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

General Notes:
Yulu Pierson

CHILDREN: married and had 4 sons
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

General Notes:
Mary Louella Conger

Problem: Was she born in Ohio or McLean Co., IL?

Mary married William N. BARTLESON on 24 Jan 1891 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL. William was born on 20 Sep 1870 and died in Jan 1938 at age 67.

General Notes:
George Carr

SPOUSE: George Carr was the 2nd husband of Viola F. Conger.

Orral married Henry L. LUSK. Henry was born in 1877 and died in 1929 at age 52.

General Notes:
Henry L. Lusk

Problem: Was his first name, Harold or Henry? Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Henry. CFA I, p. 761, lists Henry L. Lusk.

General Notes:
James Henry Lusk

RELATIONSHIP: James Henry and Ray Thomas Lusk were twins.

General Notes:
Ray Thomas Lusk

RELATIONSHIP: James Henry and Ray Thomas Lusk were twins.

General Notes:
Elzy Madison Conger

Problem: Was the first name, Elgy or Elzy? Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Elzy.
CFA I, lists, Elgy on p. 260.

General Notes:
Laverta Briley

Problem: Was the surname, Bridey or Briley? Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Briley.

General Notes:
Margaret Doerr Conger

ADOPTION: Margaret Doerr Conger was adopted.

General Notes:
Maud Oza Conger

Problem: Was her middle name, Oza or Aza? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists both. Aza on p. 766 of CFA I.

Problem: Was she born in McLean Co., IL or Macomb, IL? Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Macomb, IL.

General Notes:
Orral Barnhouse

Mrs. Orral (Barnhouse) Laughlin and her brother, Dick, lived on and operated
large sheep ranches in Central Oregon. Their father and mother went into the,
then, new country of Oregon in 1872, two years after their marriage in Illinois
and a stay of one year in Missouri.

The Laughlin Ranch, high in a valley of the John Day River, contained thousands
of sheep and more than five thousand acres. It was too high for any
cultivation of grain. Their only crop was hay of which many tons are stacked
for the winter feeding of the sheep. In the summer the sheep were taken up
higher on the mountain and into the timber.

Ethel Conger Heagler wrote that a visit to this ranch in 1937 was an experience
never to be forgotten. During the haying season with many men employed on the
job and the daughters at home helping with the cooking and sixteen at every
meal.

Dick lived further down the valley and had fruit and grain on his ranch. Some
of his married children lived on nearby ranches.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by
Robert Guilinger)

Orral married Emmitt Rankin LAUGHLIN on 23 Dec 1892 in Mitchell, Wheeler Co., OR. Emmitt died about 1928.

General Notes:
Emmitt Rankin Laughlin

RESIDENCES: Laughlin Ranch near Mitchell, OR

General Notes:
Clarence Howell

MILITARY: World War soldier, Medical Corp Base Hospital, Fort McArthur, San Pedro, CA

General Notes:
Frank Miller

COMMENT: Frank Miller was from Fossil, OR

RESIDENCES: Canyon City, OR

HOBBIES: It is not clear whether Frank or Mary was a good pianist

General Notes:
Peter Richard Barnhouse

RELATIONSHIP: Peter Richard and Aaron Riley Barnhouse were twins.

Problem: Was the date of birth, 31 Aug 1876 or 3 Aug 1876? Ethel Conger Heagler lists, 3 Aug 1876.

General Notes: RESIDENCES: John Day, OR

OCCUPATION: Employee in a bank at John Day, OR

+ 3604 M iii. Wilbur BARNHOUSE was born on 17 Mar 1912 and died on 8 Nov 1939 in Mitchell, Wheeler Co., OR at age 27.

General Notes:
Maxine Barnhouse

EDUCATION: Graduate of John Day Oregon High School

1836. Sarah E. CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1859 in Iowa, died on 28 Feb 1949 at age 89, and was buried in Feb 1949 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO.

General Notes:
Sarah E. Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

RELATIONSHIP: Sarah E. Conger married her first cousin, William Murray Stevens. Their common ancestor was their grandfather, Moses Conger. The father of Sarah E. Conger was George Washington Conger the brother of the Sarah Conger the mother of William Murray Stevens.

RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1915, Sarah Stevens of Sumner, MO

Sarah married William Murray STEVENS, son of Delarmer Theodore STEVENS and Sarah Anne CONGER, on 18 Sep 1881 in Chariton Co., MO. William was born on 18 Dec 1854 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 5 Sep 1938 in Chariton Co., MO at age 83, and was buried in Sep 1938 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Murray Stevens

Problem: How was his middle name spelled, Murray, Murry, Murrary?

Problem: A birth date of 18 Dec 1854 has been listed. CFA II, p. 430 lists, Abt. 1860. He probably wasn't born in the same year as his brother Eli.

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: 18 Sep 1887 according to CFA II, p. 430

MARRIAGE: LDS record page 5481 - Sarah E. Conger married William M. Stevens, 18 Sept 1881, Chariton Co., Mo.. (d/o George Washington Conger)
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RELATIONSHIP: William Murray Stevens and his wife, Sarah E. Conger, were 1st cousins. Their common ancestor was Moses Conger.

OBITUARY:
WILLIAM M. STEVENS, the son of D.T. and Sarah Stevens, was born in Appanoose County, near Centerville, Iowa, Dec. 18, 1854, and died Sept 5, 1938 aged 83 years, 8 months and 18 days.

[He] Came to Missouri 20 years ago. He married Sept 18, 1881 [sic, 1887 listed elsewhere] to Sarah Conger. To this union were born, one son, Clyde Stevens. Survived by the son, wife, two grandsons, 1 brother, R.M. Stevens of Brewster. Washington.

Buried Lakeside Cemetery.
(Source: unknown newspaper, probably dated, Friday, 9 Sep 1938, provided by Chariton Co., Mo., Historical Society in Salisbury to Joyce Posey)

1837. Moses CONGER was born on 10 Feb 1861 in Iowa and died in Nov 1932 at age 71.

General Notes:
Moses Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

ERROR: In the CFAs two Moses Conger are listed as one person. Moses Conger who was born 10 Feb 1861 and d. Nov 1932 was the son of George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown. Moses Conger who was born 9 Apr 1864 in Appanoose Co., IA and died on 13 Jul 1947 in Hammond, Lake Co., IN was the son of Moses and Lorinda Conger.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey and Richard E. Henthorn)

PARENTS: Moses Conger, b. Abt. 1861 is probably the son of George Washington Conger, b. 1829 and Elizabeth Catherine Brown.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 380 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

QUESTION-PARENTS: Can anyone cite a source that would prove that Moses Conger was the son of George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown?

BIRTH-MARRIAGE-DEATH: b. 10 Feb 1861, d. Nov 1932; md Mary Ann Wilson, b. 12 Nov 1846, d. 10 Feb 1902; son, Frank, not listed with family, b. Abt. 1886.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 721 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MARRIAGE-COMMENT: There was no marriage record found for Moses Conger and Mary Ann Wilson in the records of Chariton Co., MO, per research commissioned by Joyce Posey. Can anyone cite a source for the marriage information listed in
CFA II, p. 721?

RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1915, Washington State

Moses married Mary Ann WILSON. Mary was born on 12 Nov 1846 and died on 10 Feb 1902 at age 55.

General Notes:
Mary Ann Wilson

DEATH: Place of death may have been Chariton Co., MO

3607 M i. Frank CONGER was born on 16 Mar 1882 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, died on 17 Mar 1959 in Newcastle, Weston Co., WY at age 77, and was buried in Mar 1959 in Greenwood.

General Notes:
Frank Conger

PARENTS: Moses Conger and Mary Ann Wilson

MILITARY: Served overseas during WWII (CFA II, p. 716)

CONFLICT: Listed as, b. Abt. 1888 & unmarried (CFA II, p. 716)

COMMENT: "A statement from the undertaker in Newcastle, [WY] said: "Frank was used to carrying a .45 revolver tucked into his belt and was not afraid to use it. Am told he was a man not to try and cheat or cross." Maybe that is why he was omitted from the family group. Another source stated he had served in WWI and was shell shocked. The name of Frank Conger was found in Mary's obit.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 97 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Frank married Mary GIACHINO. Mary was born on 12 Sep 1904 in Newcastle, Weston Co., WY, died on 24 May 1976 at age 71, and was buried in May 1976 in Greenwood.

General Notes:
Mary Giachino

NAME-CONFLICT: Mary Giochio; Mary Giachino on p. 97 & 169 of CFA II. Mary Giochino

+ 3608 M ii. Charles Marshall CONGER was born on 11 May 1884 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, died on 24 Nov 1946 in Coulee Dam, Douglas Co., WA at age 62, and was buried in Nov 1946 in Bridgeport, Douglas Co., WA.

1838. Harvey William CONGER was born on 21 Apr 1862 in Iowa, died about 1 Jan 1947 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO about age 84, and was buried about Jan 1947 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

General Notes:
Harvey William Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

AKA: Harry William Conger. Harvey William Conger in CFA II. Harv Conger; Harve Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1915, Sumner, MO

PROBLEM-DEATH: 1 Jan 1947 on p. 103 of CFA II. 1 Jan 1942 elsewhere

CEMETERY: Supplement to Lakeside Cemetery, page 13
Conger, Harv - 1862- 1947
Conger, Almira Jaynes - 1872-1935
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Harvey married Amanda Almira JAYNES, daughter of Henry D. JAYNES and Frances PAGE, on 15 Sep 1899 in Cunningham, Chariton Co., MO. Amanda was born on 1 Feb 1872 in N. Salem, Linn Co., MO, died on 5 Feb 1935 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO at age 63, and was buried in Feb 1935 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

+ 3609 F i. Viva Ellen CONGER was born on 2 Apr 1891 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, died on 3 Mar 1965 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO at age 73, and was buried in May 1965 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO.

+ 3611 F iii. Cora Pearl CONGER was born on 28 May 1896 and died on 1 Jun 1980 at age 84.

+ 3612 M iv. George Henry CONGER was born on 14 May 1899 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO and died on 8 Dec 1963 in Gilliam, Saline Co., MO at age 64.

+ 3613 F v. Eliza Catherine CONGER was born on 9 Jan 1902 and died on 7 Jan 1977 at age 74.

+ 3614 M vi. Harvey Namerial CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1904 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO and died in Jan 1987 at age 82.

+ 3615 F vii. Alice Bernice CONGER was born on 27 May 1907 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO and died in May 1984 at age 77.

+ 3616 M viii. James CONGER was born on 7 Jun 1910 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, died on 2 Dec 1977 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO at age 67, and was buried in Dec 1977 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

1840. Joseph Albert CONGER was born on 18 Jul 1866 in Chariton Co., MO, died on 15 Jul 1931 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO at age 64, and was buried in Jul 1931 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

General Notes:
Joseph Albert Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

AKA: Albert Conger, 4, b. in MO in the 1870 census of Chariton Co., MO.; Bert Conger in court documents.

RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1915, Sumner, MO

RECOLLECTIONS: Joseph Albert Conger, b. 1866, homesteaded in Oklahoma. CFA I, p. 41a.

AKA: Bert

CHILDREN-BIRTH: His children born in Oklahoma were born near, Thomas, in Jackson Co., OK

RESIDENCES: Farm near Olustee, Jackson Co., OK

PROBATE: Affidavit of Administrator; State of Missouri, County of Chariton,
ss.
This day personally appeared before me, the Judge and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Probate Court for the County of Chariton, the undersigned Clyde Stevens who, being by me, duly sworn, upon his oath say that to the best of his knowledge and belief, the names of the heirs of Bert Conger late of the County of Chariton aforesaid, deceased, and their places of residence, are respectively as follows:
Catherine E. Conger, widow, Olustee, Ok.
Albert Lonzo Conger, son, 1818 Sutter St. Valley Jo, Cal.
William Melton Conger, son, Motor R.3, Colorado Springs, Colo.
James Harvey Conger, son, R2, Olustee Okla.
Jester Cedric Conger, son, R.2, Olustee Okla.
Laura L. Conger, daughter, R.2, Olustee, Okla.
Bessie Conger Riddel, daughter, Olustee, Okla.
That the said deceased died on or about the ? day of July 1931; and that said estate of said deceased does not exceed the sum of Two hundred fifty Dollars in value, as this affiant is informed and believes; that to the best of his knowledge, the said deceased died without a will so far as he know and believe and that...
(Source: Probate Court of Chariton Co., MO - furnished by Joyce Posey, extracted by Richard E. Henthorn)

Joseph married Catherine Elmira RUSSMAN, daughter of J. A. RUSSMAN and Mary Ann BROWN, on 23 Feb 1889 in Guthrie, Logan, OK. Catherine was born on 8 Feb 1873 in Collins, St. Clair Co., MO and died on 17 Oct 1950 at age 77.

General Notes:
Catherine Elmira Russman

AKA: Russum on page 41a and 339 of CFA I; Russman; Russman in CFA II; Catherine E. Russum, CFA II, p. 707.

RESIDENCES: As of July 1931, Olustee, OK

RECOLLECTIONS: Discovered isin[g]-glass deposits on their farm which she heated and ground into a fine substance to make plaques to sell for grocery money.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 41a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Catherine Elima Russman Conger was interviewed by the Works Progress Administration on 22 May 1937, for the Indian - Pioneer History Project for Oklahoma. This report is in the Indian Archives of the Oklahoma Historical Society. It is as follows:

My mother died when I was about twelve years old, and father married the second time about a year later. He only lived three years after his second marriage. At this time we broke up housekeeping and I went to live with my brother in northern Missouri. I was sixteen years old. I lived with him until I married three years later.

I married Joseph Albert Conger at Guthrie, Oklahoma, the 23rd day of February in 1889. We went back to Missouri and lived there for about ten years.

When we made another start for Oklahoma, we had a good wagon and teams. Altho it was a good outfit, and we had money to make the trip and keep us until we could get work or make a crop, it didn't keep us from having hardships all along the way. We were in constant fear of the Indians and wild animals. We came alone, and the only weapon we had was a Parker Gun, which is now over one hundred years old. We also had a good watchdog. One night when we were camped not far from Blue Jacket (this was northwest of Guthrie), we heard what was either a wild cat or panther. I was so frightened that I sat up all night. I was afraid they would harm or carry one of the children away.

On our way we had to cross the Arkansas, Missouri and Grand Rivers. We crossed the Arkansas and Grand on ferryboats and the Missouri on a steamboat.

We found our first work in Custer county at a little place called Seven Oaks; I do not think this place is there now. We got a farm with a dugout. It had a dirt floor and we had to carry water; but found wood plentiful in the canyons, although it was very difficult to get it out. It was free for the settlers, and as money was scarce the neighbors would go in groups to cut and haul it out.

We stayed in Custer county two years, raising cotton and corn. We made good crops, but had to take the cotton to Weatherford or Independence to get it ginned. We paid twenty cents per bushel for our seed corn.

After our second year we decided to go farther south and file on some land. We came to our present location, nine miles northwest of Olustee, Jackson county, Oklahoma, at that time part of the Indian Territory. My husband bought a relinquishment, the E 1/2 of the NW 1/2 and the W 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section 27, Township 2N of Range, 22 WIM. We had a small shack on the farm twelve by fourteen feet, which we made into a half dugout. We had to get our water from a nearby well.

Our first post office was two miles north of Olustee at a gristmill, run by a man named Lee, and was called, Lee's Mill. The name was soon changed to Victory, and we then got our mail only once a week.

I didn't seem to learn how to keep a dirt floor clean. I took sacks and sewed them together, put down a layer of straw and put my sack carpet over this, which made a very nice covering, or so it seemed to me at that time, and made the work so much easier.

I bought three Plymouth Rock hens and one rooster. I had no poultry house, so my husband, not having any material with which to build nests and coops, hauled some large smooth stones and made some very substanial nests. By buying some eggs to set I raised one hundred and eighteen chickens the first year.

Our school was one-roomed rock school, five miles south of our farm and all the school we had. The children had to walk that far; that is, all except the two girls who got to go to Olustee two years. The building is still standing, but not in use.

I had two boys who fought in the World War. Millard J. Conger was in Co., A, 133rd Infantry and he died while on his way to France from influence and pneumonia. The body was buried at sea.

Albert L. Conger, 8th Regt, Fort Crockett, United States Marines.

One boy is in California, one in Colorado, two at Olustee, Route 2, one daughter is living at home with me, and the other lives two miles west of me on a farm.

I have always worked hard. I made my own soap, made dye out of sumac berries and walnut hulls, by boiling them in a sack. I would then stain by putting my cloth in the juice, and boiling until of the right shade. I put salt in to set the color. I knitted all of my stockings and gloves. I never had a pair of store-bought stockings before I was sixteen years of age. I helped my mother spin and weave.

But I think that of all my life's hardships, the worst was on September 18, 1923 when I lost everything I had in a Western Oklahoma cyclone. This loss I estimated to be about $3,000. One of the freaks of the storm was the fact that it picked the feathers from some of the turkeys, clean enough for the market. I had one of the neighbors haul away the dead turkeys and chickens in his grain wagon. There was a big load. I lost all of my furniture, new plow tools -- well just everything I had. We saw it coming and got in the dugout. I have not bought back any furniture, only necessities. I do not want any more.

It has been very difficult at times for me to make a living on my little farm, rear and educate my children; but I found in an early day that my farm had isin-glass deposits, which when cleaned, and heated, made a substance when ground as white and fine as flour. I learned to make plaques, which I sold to visitors and took the money to buy groceries and by some hook and crook I managed to stay and carry on, as many of the pioneer mothers have done before me. (Submitted by Wilma, wife of Robert Angelo Conger, b. 1934)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 340-341 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

3617 M i. Albert Lonzo CONGER was born on 4 Aug 1892 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO and died on 8 Oct 1961 at age 69.

General Notes:
Albert Lonzo Conger

MILITARY: WWI, 8th Regt, Fort Crockett, United States Marines. (CFA I, p. 340)

RESIDENCES: As of July 1931, 1818 Sutter St., Valley Jo [Vallejo], CA

3618 M ii. Millard John CONGER was born on 30 Jul 1895 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, died in 1918 in Route to, France at age 23, and was buried in 1918 at Sea.

General Notes: Unmarried (WWI)

MILITARY: WWI, Co., A, 133rd Infantry. He died of influenza and pneumonia while on his way to France. Buried at sea. (CFA I, p. 340)

+ 3619 M iii. James Harvey CONGER was born on 2 Sep 1897 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, died on 4 Feb 1969 in Gonzales, Gonzales Co., TX at age 71, and was buried in Feb 1969 in Gonzales, Gonzales Co., TX, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

General Notes:
Laura L. Conger

NEVER_MARRIED: Never married

RESIDENCES: Oxnard
RESIDENCES: As of July 1931, R.2, Olustte, OK

EMIGRATION: Laura L. Conger wrote that the family moved from Missouri when she was 18 months old and went back when she was 29.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 339 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 3621 M v. William Melton CONGER was born on 27 Dec 1900 in Jackson Co., OK and died on 26 Apr 1969 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT at age 68.

3622 F vi. Bessie Catherine CONGER was born on 11 May 1904 in Jackson Co., OK and died on 13 Dec 1988 at age 84.

General Notes:
Bessie Catherine Conger

RESIDENCES: Oxnard

RESIDENCES: As of July 1931, Bessie Conger Riddel, of Olustee, OK

Bessie married Lloyd RIDDLE, son of Luther Mack RIDDLE and Joann COPELAND, on 19 Jan 1924. Lloyd was born on 29 Aug 1902 and died on 18 Mar 1984 at age 81.

+ 3623 M vii. Jester Cedric CONGER was born on 31 Mar 1907 in Jackson Co., OK and died in Jun 1983 at age 76.

General Notes:
Laura Eliza Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1915, Laura Shaw of Washington state.

AKA: Laurie

General Notes:
Rhoda Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

RELATIONSHIP: Rhoda Conger and a baby that died young were twins.

RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1915, Rhoda Daughtery of Sumner, MO

General Notes:
Mary Catherine Daugherty

NAME-CONFLICT: Mary (Mae) Catherine Daugherty, CFA II, p. 288.

General Notes:
John Thomas Daugherty

BIRTH: 21 Feb 1898 and 27 Sep 1899 both listed on the same line in CFA II, p. 288.

General Notes:
John P. Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1915, Conway, Iowa

EMIGRATION: Moved to Marysville [MO?] in 1926
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 142 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Zetta Pearl HUFF on 3 Aug 1902 in Rothville, Chariton Co., MO. Zetta was born on 28 Dec 1882 and died in Jan 1971 at age 88.

General Notes:
Zetta Pearl Huff

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Zetta
Social Security #: 495-54-3525
Issued in: Missouri
Birth date: Dec 28, 1882
Death date: Jan 1971
Residence code: Missouri
ZIP Code of last known residence: 64423
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Barnard, Missouri
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.175]

General Notes:
Nellie Conger

DEATH: Died in a house fire.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 142 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
Billie Conger

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: Died of a heart attack.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 142 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

1846. Perry EARLY was born from 1849 to 1850 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 24 Oct 1917 in Joplin, Jasper/Newton Co., MO at age 68, and was buried on 26 Oct 1917 in Joplin, Jasper/Newton Co., MO, Fairview Cemetery.

General Notes:
Perry Early

NAME-CONFLICT: Perry Earley

Census: 1856, in Appanoose Co., IA, Franklin Twp., 9/103
Lovina Conger, 21, f., in state 5 yrs. b. OH
Perrez Easly, 5, m. in state 5 yrs, b. OH [Note: This is probably Perry Early. He was a nephew of Lovina Conger. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA living in the household of Solomon Howard, Sr.

MARRIAGE: Perry Early, 21 to Soph[i]a Jump, 18, 1 March 1870
(Source: Early Marriage Records 1847-1900, Appanoose Co., Iowa, published by Appanoose Co., Iowa Genealogical Society, 1986. Book 5, p. 98 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: Joplin, MO

OCCUPATION: Employed at the Mahuska Lead Mine, Picher, OK

DEATH: Perry Early, b. ca 1849, in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., Ohio, died on 24 Oct 1917, age 69, at Joplin, Missouri. He was widowed. He died at the home of his son, William L. Early, 1201 Iowa St., Joplin, MO. Burial: Fairview Cemetery. He had been employed by the Mahuska Lead Mine, at Picher, Oklahoma, just across the state border from Joplin.
(Source: Extracted from Death Certificate - furnished by Joyce Posey)

OBITUARY: Perry Early, 69 years old, died at the home of his son, W.L. Early, 1301 Iowa Avenue, at 7 o'clock last night of a cerebral hemorrhage. A daughter also survives. Funeral services will be conducted at the residence at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon with interment in Fairview Cemetery.
(Source: Joplin Globe, Thursday, Oct. 25, 1917, p. 7, col. 8 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Perry married Sophia JUMP, daughter of John F. JUMP and Delila POINTS, on 1 Mar 1870 in Appanoose Co., IA. Sophia was born in 1853 in Iowa.

Perry next married Margaret CARR. Margaret died on 20 Dec 1897 in Glenwood, Mills Co., IA and was buried on 25 Jun 1971 in Glenwood, Mills Co., IA, Glenwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Margaret Carr

SPOUSE: Margaret Carr was the 2nd spouse of Perry Early.

OBITUARY: Thursday, December 23, 1897
Died on December 20, [1897], Mrs. Perry Earley [sic], of pneumonia. The
remains were intered in the Pacific City Cemetery.
(Source: The Glenwood Opinion (newspaper), Glenwood, Iowa, 23 Dec 1897 - in
possession of Joyce Posey)

BURIAL: The Pacific City Cemetery was located in Section 9, Plattville
township. On June 25, 1971 the remains of 25 burials were placed in boxes and
reburied in the northeast corner of Glenwood Cemetery, Lot 1086, in section 5.
The old cemetery was unearthed with the construction of Highway 34.
(Source: Mills County Iowa Genealogical Society - furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 3636 M i. William Logan EARLY was born about 1886, died on 11 Mar 1921 in Joplin, Jasper/Newton Co., MO about age 35, and was buried on 13 Mar 1921 in Joplin, Jasper/Newton Co., MO, Fairview Cemetery.

+ 3637 F ii. Vernia Madora EARLY was born about 25 Mar 1890 in Lodgepole, Cheyenne Co., NE, died on 29 Nov 1979 in Denver, Denver Co., CO about age 89, and was buried on 1 Dec 1979 in Grandby, Grand Co., CO, Grandby Cemetery.

General Notes:
Moses Howard

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA

RELATIONSHIP: Brothers Moses and Silas Howard married sisters, Melissa and
Marietta Rush, respectively.

RESIDENCES: In 1925 living with daughter, Bertha Spear, in Dallas Co., IA
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 338 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

Moses married Melissa RUSH, daughter of Henson RUSH and Harriet LANDERS,.

General Notes:
Bertha Howard

RESIDENCES: As of 1925, Bertha Spear was living in Dallas Co., IA
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 338 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
Emma E. Peacock

SPOUSE: Emma E. Peacock was the 2nd wife of Moses Howard.

1850. Simon Peter HOWARD was born on 11 Feb 1859 in Appanoose Co., IA and died in Oct 1910 in Sidney, Richland Co., MT at age 51.

Simon married Elnora DAVIS, daughter of William DAVIS and Sarah HIGGS, on 23 Aug 1880 in Putnam Co., CO. Elnora was born on 22 Feb 1861 in Rush Co., IN and died on 4 Oct 1952 in Sidney, Richland Co., MT at age 91.

+ 3640 F i. Jennie HOWARD was born on 3 Dec 1881 in Putnam Co., MO and died in 1963 in Sidney, Richland Co., MT at age 82.

+ 3641 M ii. Moses HOWARD was born on 11 Oct 1883 in Davis Co., IA and died in Jun 1965 in Sidney, Richland Co., MT at age 81.

+ 3642 M iii. Sang HOWARD was born on 18 Feb 1886 in Putnam Co., MO and died on 2 Dec 1967 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT at age 81.

3643 M iv. Harrison HOWARD was born on 20 May 1888 in Custer Co., NE and died in 1908 in Montana at age 20.

3644 F v. Della HOWARD was born on 4 Oct 1890 in Custer Co., NE and died in 1982 in Sidney, Richland Co., MT at age 92.

3647 M viii. Hobert HOWARD was born on 7 Aug 1896 in Putnam Co., MO and died on 7 May 1979 in Sidney, Richland Co., MT at age 82.

General Notes:
Hobert Howard

DEATH-CONFLICT: A death date of 7 May 1978 has been reported. This is not in
agreement with the SSDI death date of May 1979.

SSN:
Individual: Howard, Hobert
Social Security #: 516-28-4512
SS# issued in: Montana
Birth date: Aug 7, 1896
Death date: May 1979
Residence code: Montana
ZIP Code of last known residence: 59270
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Sidney, Montana
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 59270
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Sidney, Montana
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 30, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.113035.53]

3648 F ix. Gladys HOWARD was born on 28 Aug 1899 in Sherman Co., NE and died in 1951 in Fairview, Richland Co., MT at age 52.

3649 M x. John HOWARD was born on 12 Oct 1902 in Dawson Co., MT and died in 1922 in Fairview, Richland Co., MT at age 20.

1851. Silas HOWARD was born on 17 Feb 1861 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA and died on 27 Jun 1951 in Mullen, Hooker Co., NE at age 90.

General Notes:
Silas Howard

RELATIONSHIP: Brothers Moses and Silas Howard married sisters, Melissa and
Marietta Rush, respectively.

DIVORCE: Silas and Marietta Howard were divorced around 1887. Silas left home
alone to homestead in western Nebraska and never returned.

Silas married Marietta Jane RUSH, daughter of Henson RUSH and Harriet LANDERS,. Marietta was born on 15 May 1866 in Sigourney, Keokuk Co., IA and died on 3 Apr 1948 in Vinton, Benton Co., IA at age 81.

General Notes:
Marietta Jane Rush

AKA: Retta

MARRIAGE: In 1888, Marietta Jane Rush Howard married second, Charles M. Mozena.
Was he related to the Mozena family of Monroe Co., OH?

1852. Eli Gafford STEVENS was born on 4 May 1854 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 7 Feb 1927 in Dos Palos, Merced Co., CA at age 72, and was buried in Feb 1927 in Madera, Madera Co., CA.

Eli married Emma Laura JONSON, daughter of John Anderson JONSON and Malinda LINSCOTT, on 9 Oct 1893 in Columbia Co., WA. Emma was born on 16 Jun 1872 in Triplett, Chariton Co., MO, died on 24 Nov 1964 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 92, and was buried in Nov 1964 in Madera, Madera Co., CA.

General Notes:
Emma Laura Jonson

NAME-CONFLICT: Emma Louise Johnson and Emma Laura Johnson, p. 430, CFA II. Father listed as John Johnson on page 430, and John Jonson, elsewhere.

3652 M i. Delmar Theodore STEVENS was born on 30 Jun 1894 in Dayton, , WA and died in Aug 1974 in Harbor City, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 80.

General Notes:
Delmar Theodore Stevens

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth take place?

AKA: Delarmer Theodore Stevens; Delmar Theodore Stevens in CFA II, p. 430.

SPOUSE: One of the spouses of Delmar as called, Betty.

+ 3653 F ii. Deltha May STEVENS was born on 13 Mar 1895 in Healdsburg, Sonoma Co., CA and died in 1983 at age 88.

3654 M iii. John Anderson STEVENS was born on 9 Oct 1897 in Deanlake, Chariton Co., MO and died in Mar 1902 at age 4.

+ 3655 F iv. Cora Margaret STEVENS was born on 12 Dec 1899 in Colfax, Whitman Co., WA and died on 2 Feb 1988 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 88.

3656 M v. Eli Gafford STEVENS Jr. was born on 22 Feb 1901 in Washington and died on 24 Jun 1912 at age 11.

3657 F vi. Esther Ruth STEVENS was born on 10 Mar 1904 in Washington and died on 22 Mar 1906 at age 2.

+ 3658 F vii. Sally Ellen STEVENS was born on 22 Mar 1905 in La Crosse, Bad Axe Co., WI and died in 1997 in Taft, Kern Co., CA at age 92.

3659 M viii. Louis Emil STEVENS was born on 27 Mar 1906 and died on 6 Jan 1907.

+ 3660 M ix. Denzal Robert STEVENS was born on 5 Nov 1907 in La Cross, Whitman Co., WA and died about 4 Jan 1969 in Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA about age 61.

1853. William Murray STEVENS was born on 18 Dec 1854 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 5 Sep 1938 in Chariton Co., MO at age 83, and was buried in Sep 1938 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

William married Sarah E. CONGER, daughter of George Washington CONGER and Elizabeth Catherine BROWN, on 18 Sep 1881 in Chariton Co., MO. Sarah was born on 12 Aug 1859 in Iowa, died on 28 Feb 1949 at age 89, and was buried in Feb 1949 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO.

General Notes:
Unknown Conger

PARENTS: Moses D. Conger and Sevillar McGee

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1947, Mrs. C.R. Calhoun of Kansas City, MO

General Notes:
Mildred Conger

PARENTS: Moses D. Conger and Sevillar McGee

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1947, Mrs. Mildrd Martin of Hammond, IN

PROBATE-RESIDENCES: Named in the will of her aunt, Laura (McGee) Purkypille. As of Mar 1961, Mildred Martin of 5342 Sohl Avenue, Hammond, IN.

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1976, Mrs. Mildred Martin of Hammond, IN

1876. Rilla E. CONGER was born on 5 Sep 1901 in Kirksville, Adair Co., MO, died on 23 Mar 1976 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA at age 74, and was buried on 26 Mar 1976 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Rilla E. Conger

PARENTS: Moses D. Conger and Sevillar McGee

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1947, Rilla Houdesheldt of Cinninnati, IA

PROBATE-RESIDENCES: Named in the will of her aunt, Laura (McGee) Purkypille. As of Mar 1961, Rilla Houdeshelt of Cinncinnati, IA

OBITUARY:
Mrs. Rillia E. Houdesheldt, 74 a longtime resident of Cincinnati [Iowa]who had owned and operated an antique and varity store on the Cincinnati square, died in Ottumwa [IA] Tuesday, March 23, 1976. She had been in poor health six weeks.

Born Sept 5, 1901, in Kirksville, Mo., she was the daughter of Moses and Sevilla McGee Conger.

On September 4, 1920, she was married to Glen E. Houdesheldt, and he prededed her in death March 28, 1947. Her parents, a daughter, Lucille Conopotis, and a sister Mary preceded her in death.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Wilber (Jorene) Lowe of Ottumwa, three grandchildren, one great -grand son, two sister; Mrs. Weltha Moberly, North Kansas City, Mo.; and Mrs. Mildred Martin, Hammond, Indiana; and one brother, Ray Conger, Ottumwa.

Services will be Friday, 1:30 pm, at the Miller-Wehrie Funeral Home in Centerville, burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Cincinnati.
(Source: The Iowegian, Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa Issue date: Thursday March 25, 1976 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Rilla married Glen E. HOUDESHELDT on 4 Sep 1920. Glen was born in 1891, died on 28 Mar 1947 at age 56, and was buried in Mar 1947 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Glen E. Houdesheldt

CEMETERY: Row 20, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glen E. Houdesheldt, 1891-1947; Rilla E., 1901-1976.
(Source: Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA Cemeteries - furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Jorene Houdesheldt

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1947, Jorene Houdesheldt of Cincinnati, IA
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1976, Mrs. Wilber (Jorene) Lowe of Ottumwa, IA

1877. Roy E. CONGER was born on 14 Mar 1904 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, died on 7 Jul 1999 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA at age 95, and was buried on 9 Jul 1999 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, Shaul Cemetery.

General Notes:
Roy E. Conger

PARENTS: Moses D. Conger and Sevillar McGee

RESEARCHER: Some information on Roy E. Conger and his family provided to Joyce Posey by Alyse Kenny, who researched the McGee family.

CENSUS: 1930 Iowa Census - Wapello County, Center Township, ED19, page 18, sheet 9b
Conger, Roy, age 21 married age 22, b. MO, f. MO, m. MO
Bertha, age 19, married age 16, b. MO, f. MO, m. MO
Bert L., age 2 1/2, son, b. MO [IA?], f. MO, m. MO
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1947, Ottumwa, IA

PROBATE-RESIDENCES: Named in the will of his aunt, Laura (McGee) Purkypille. As of Mar 1961, Roy Conger of 123 South Cooper Street; Ottumwa, IA.

OCCUPATION: Worked 47 years for John Morrell and Co. (Meat Packing). Retired in April 1969.

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1976, Ottumwa, IA

DEATH: Oakwood Estates, Albia, Monroe Co., IA

OBITUARY:
Ottumwa, [IA] -- Roy E. Conger, 95, formerly of 2522 Clearview in Ottumwa, [IA], died at 1:53 p.m. July 7, 1999, at Oakwood Estates in Albia, [IA].

He was born on March [1]4, 1904 in Unionville, MO. He married Bertha Wolfe in 1927. She died Jan. 22, 1983. He later married Miriam Hougland.

He lived in Ottumwa most of his life. He was an employee of John Morrell and Co. for 47 years, retiring in April of 1969. He was a retired Evangelist.

He is survived by his wife; a son, Bert L. Conger of Altoona; a stepson, Irvin Hougland of Ottumwa; a stepdaughter, Kathleen Hatfield of Hollister, CA; a grandson; and two step granddaughters.

He was preceded in death by four sisters.

The service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Reece Funeral Home in Ottumwa, the Rev. Elmer Hatfield officiating. Burial will be in Shaul Cemetery. Open visitation will begin after 1 p.m. today.

A memorial has been established to the Alzheimer's Foundation.
(Source: unknown - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Roy married Bertha E. WOLFE, daughter of Joseph WOLFE and Emmaline MORGAN, in 1927. Bertha was born on 15 Sep 1910 in St. John, , MO, died on 22 Jan 1983 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA at age 72, and was buried on 24 Jan 1983 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, Shaul Cemetery.

General Notes:
Bertha E. Wolfe

OBITUARY:
Bertha E. Conger, 72, of 2522 Clearview died at 1:20 a.m. Jan. 22 [1983] in Ottumwa Hospital [Ottumwa, IA].

She was born Sept. 15, 1910 in St. John, MO to Joseph and Emmaline Morgan Wolfe. She was a resident of Ottumwa most of her life. She married Roy E. Conger.

Survivors: her husband, a son, Bert L. of Altoona; and a grandson.

Services were today at Reece Funeral Home, the Rev. George King of Evangelistic Four Square Church officiating. Burial: Shaul Cemetery.
(Source: Ottumwa Courier, 24 Jan 1983, Ottuma, Iowa - furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Bert Leroy Conger

RESIDENCES-MILITARY: As of Aug 1947, Bert Leroy Conger, in the service, of Ottumwa, IA.

RESIDENCES: As of Jan 1983 and Jan 1999, Altoona, IA

CHILD: Probably had one son.

General Notes:
Miriam Hougland

SPOUSE: Miriam Hougland was the 2nd spouse of Roy E. Conger.

1883. John Lincoln CONGER was born in Oct 1860 in Hackneys Mill, Washington Co., PA, died on 16 Jan 1921 in Liberty, Clay Co., MO at age 60, and was buried on 18 Jan 1921 in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO, Rose Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Lincoln Conger

BIRTH: Oct 1860 at Hackneys Mill (near Amity) Washington Co., PA; the date of Oct 1860 is listed in the 1900 census. The 1860 census of Edgar Co., IL was taken in September and John was not listed. The 1880 census of Dodge Co., NE lists a John Conger age 18, which gives a calculated birth date of Abt. 1862. The parents are listed as born in Ireland, which casts doubt on whether this is John Lincoln Conger.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

PARENTS-COMMENT: Researcher Mary Jo Khan believes that John Lincoln Conger is the son of Charles Atkinson Conger and Harmony Katherine Erlewine. No proof of this relationship has been found. If his place of birth was Hackneys Mill (near Amity) Washington Co., PA the possiblity of this couple being his parents seems unlikely as they have never been reported as living in that area.

LAND-HONORS: Conger Mesa, Routt Co., CO is shown on 1996 maps as "Conger Mesa." Water maps show the originial 1886 homestead ditch as "John's Ditch."
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

MILITARY: None

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: tall; good build; dark hair; blue eyes; reasonably good looking; likeable; demanding; hot tempered; insecure; jealous; white liar

RESIDENCES:
1885 Grand Lake, Grand County, Colorado
1891 Gilman, Eagle County, Colorado
1892 Piney Creek, Eagle County, Colorado
1900 Wolcott (Piney Creek), Eagle County, Colorado
1906 Rifle, Garfield County, Colorado
1908 Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado
19l0 Rifle, Garfield County, Colorado
1914 Glenwood Springs, Garfield County, Colorado
1920 Glenwood Springs, Garfield County, Colorado

KNOWN BUSINESS LOCATIONS: All of the above. Plus the following: Denver, Colorado; Kansas City, Mo.; Salt Lake City, Utah; Pueblo, Colorado; Chicago, Illinois; Nevada; Cheyenne, Wyoming

CENSUS: 1870 and 1880, Washington Co., PA living with his mother and her second husband, Dr. Simon Strouss in Washington Co., PA.

MARRIAGE: John Lincoln Conger and Mary Lucinda Jane Young were married on 15 Aug 1883 at the Fairview Hotel in Grand Lake, Grand Co., CO

CENSUS: 1885, in Grand Co., CO., Grand Lake Twp., 349/349, June l, 1885 Roll
?, P 24, L 36
John Conger, 25, Carpenter, PA, (Father ?), PA; Jennie, 25, keep house, IN,
Germany, IN
Mary, 1, dau. CO, PA, IN
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

CENSUS: 1900, in Eagle Co., CO. Wolcott Twp., 262/271, June, Roll 122, Sh 11,
L.55
John Conger, head, Oct 1860, 39 yrs, married 17 yrs, PA PA PA
farmer, owned land free and clear
Jennie, wife, Oct 1860, 39 yrs, 3 children, 2 living, IN Germany IN
Mary E., dau. June 1884, 15 yrs, CO PA IN
Alfred D., son, Jan 1890, 10 yrs, CO PA IN
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

CENSUS: 1910 in Garfield Co., CO., Rifle, Twp., 33/33, Apr. 16, 1910 L 23, P.
1999
John L. Conger, head, 49, married 26 yrs, 2 children, stockman, PA PA PA
Jennie, wife, 49, IN Bremen,Germany IN
Fred, son, 20, at school, CO PA IN
Benjamin Lemon, s-i-l, 26, married 1 year, no children, CO Kent/VA US
Owns business
Mary, dau. 25, CO, PA IN
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

DIVORCE: The marriage of John Lincoln Conger and Mary Lucinda Jane Young ended in divorce, after 31 years of marriage, on 17 Mar 1914 at Glenwood Springs, Garfield Co., CO.

CENSUS: 1920 -- Never found. Was not in Garfield Co., Colo. nor Kansas City, Mo.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

DIVORCE: The marriage of John Lincoln Conger and Margaret H. (Vest) Readon ended in divorce on 8 Nov 1920, at Glenwood Springs, Garfield Co., CO.

ORGANIZATIONS: Charter Member - Masonic Blue Lodge, Rifle, Colorado Lodge #129

LAND: Homesteaded Routt County, Colorado. 1885 -- 160 acres
1700 acres near Rifle, Colorado
1800 acres near DeBeque, Colorado
Balance of his land came via wife Jennie
2500 acres Routt County, Colorado
8000 acres Eagle County, Colorado
7200 acres near Salt Lake
2600 acres near Pueblo, Colorado
Business Bldgs. in Rifle, Colorado
Home in Rifle, Colorado
Fourteen Lots in Glenwood Springs, CO
Home in Denver, Colorado

BIOGRAPHY:
At this time, John Lincoln Conger is a bit of a mystery between his birth at Hackney's Mill, Pa. (Near Amity) Washington Co., Pa., and the autumn of 1881 where we find him at Grand Lake, Grand County, Colorado.

Due to insufficient proof of parental relationship because the 1870 Federal Census has not been found for Charles and Harmony, we shall just have to continue with the circumstantial assumption as presented by others that John Lincoln is the son of Charles A. and Harmony Earleywine Conger from Monroe County, Ohio, who finally settled in Dodge County, Nebraska.

John about 1880 or soon after this date migrated to Grand Lake, Colorado, where he supported himself as a carpenter and building contractor per his wife "Jennie's" memoirs put to paper about 1930. This is supported by the 1885 Colorado Census. Jennie in her memoirs states ... "John built or had a hand in building most of the buildings in early Grand Lake, one of which was my Mother's Fairview Hotel which was located on 115 acres that she bought in 1879 on the west side of the Lake." ..."John worked for my Uncle Chris Young for a short while. My uncle received an injury and stopped doing such hard work and started a freight service between Hot Sulphur Springs and Grand Lake. John organized where Uncle Chris left off." This Hotel was built in the Autumn of 1881 and was the second large structure built in Grand Lake per the History of Grand Lake Pioneers by Mary Cairns. Mary goes on to state ..."THE FAIRVIEW HOUSE. The mining boom of the late seventies and early eighties caused four leading hotels to be built at Grand Lake. The Grand Lake House, The Fairview House, Garrison House (later called The Grandview) and the Grand Central Hotel and Restaurant, also known as "The Nickerson House."

"The Fairview House which stood on the Craig Point (West Side of the Lake) until the summer of 1937 when it was torn down, was built in the autumn by Mrs. Mary J. Young. It had, indeed, one of the fairest views imaginable, looking out across the clear waters of the lake toward the Continental Divide to the Eastward and looking up both the deep forested valleys of the North and East Inlets. The Fairview House was built for Mrs. Young, a widow, by a "house raising. The work was done by her son Chris and several other young men of the village. Mrs. Young had taken up the point of land on which to build her hotel, and an adjoining large tract, as a homestead. The table was always well supplied with trout and game. Mrs. Young was a famous cook, and her house was ever a popular stopping place for local people as well as travelers. "She was a little dancing gypsy" has been said of her. "She could work all day -- cooking, cleaning, putting things to rights -- and then still be so light on her feet that she could dance half of the night without seeming to tire. Mrs. Young was assisted in her management and hostessing duties by her daughter Jennie who had even more energy.

"The Fairview was an immediate success partially due to the fact that Mrs. Young's father, John R. Baker of Summit and Clear Creek County mining fame was constantly heralding her hotel when in Denver concerning legal matters connected with his Baker Mines. He seemed to know everybody between Grand Lake and Denver from his days of service as the first elected sheriff of Grand County and his prospecting days on Kelso and Baker Mountain. He always took a stack of printed flyers for all of the businesses in Grand Lake with him to Denver for distribution.

A story in the Grand Lake Prospector published on November 18, 1882, indicates that the Hotel was expanded. ..."The last of the week Mrs. M. J. Young, of the Fairview House, gave notice of a log raising. At the appointed time, the boys commenced to flock in. They came up from the ranches, they came down from the mines, and they came across from the settlements. They came on foot, they came on horseback, and they came in boats. When about forty had arrived they fell to work - some with skids, some with axes and some with their tongues; these latter were in the majority.

At noon the estimable hostess informed the hungry horde that the fatted venison had been slain, and told them to enter and partake thereof. About this time we came and joined the rabble. And such a dinner - rabbits, venison, trout, grouse, cakes, pies, puddings, and everything to satisfy the greedy soul of man and give him dyspepsia. After dinner those who were able went down and finished the barn, which they accomplished by sundown. Then an excellent supper was served, such a supper as only Mrs. Young and her daughter Miss Jennie can prepare.

After doing ample justice to the supper the boys went home, shined their boots, put themselves inside their bib and tucker, then went in search of the fair ones. These they found and hurried them back to the Fairview House, where jolly John Mitchell was waiting, violin in hand. The folding doors had been thrown open, and the dining and sitting rooms thrown into one. And how Mich did play! Mich always enjoys these gatherings as much as the boys. He likes to see the boys jump fast to catch up with him. The dance lasted until Old Sol put in an appearance, and it is rumored that the dancers were mad because the night was so short."

Per Mary Jane Young's business ledger for the Fairview Hotel, her father and bookkeeper, John R. Baker, paid John Conger, Jules Harmon, Chris Young, Jr., John Pettingill and Michael Flynn $190.00 each for felling and snaking the logs. John was paid an additional $65.00 for his preparational organizing and a trip to Denver for supplies. For the Barn Raising in 1882, and some other outbuildings John received $1004.87.

Carpentry/Contracting was John's main area of endeavor for about five years. He is listed in the 1885 Colorado State Census in Grand Lake as a carpenter and lived about two doors down from the Fairview Hotel with his wife Jennie and their daughter Mary. He did good work apparently as two houses that he built some time later are still in use today as private residences (1996). One on Piney Creek which was about 2,500 square feet and one on the Rifle property which is about 3,000 square feet. The original homestead cabin served for several years as a school house around 1900.

Life was not all work for John because we find in the Grand Lake Prospector that the Grand Lake Dramatic Society was organized on November 18, 1882. .."Last evening a number of Grand Lakers met at the schoolhouse for the purpose of organizing a Dramatic Society. The meeting was called to order by John Barbee, who stated the object of the gathering. The Society was organized by the selection of the following officers:

President, Ed B. Sisty; Stage Manager, John Pettingell
Manager, John Barbee; Prop Man, John Warren; Vice President, Mrs. Garrison;
Prompter, George W. Bailey; Sec.-Treas. Mrs. Ed B. Sisty; Stage Carpenter,
John Conger

John also sang baritone in the Minstrel and Glee Club which gave a performance Dec. 25, 1882, at Ruby Hall in Grand Lake where admission to the Entertainment was 50 cents. Tickets to the supper and dance went for $2.00. Both were available at the door. Jennie sang soprano in the Glee Club which rehearsed twice a week.

John L. Conger and Jennie Young, aka Mary Lucinda Jane Young, were married at the Fairview Hotel Aug. 15, 1883, and their first child, Mary Ethlyn was born June 10, 1884, at the Fairview.

Jennie continues ..."John had spent a little time working at various things. Before I married him he was a cowhand, spent time on the railroad and a summer tramping the hills of Wyoming with a relative of his father who was successful in mining. There he met two other young fellows, Chuck Hadley and Tom Elliott. The three of them left Wyoming and went over to Clear Creek to try their hand. They were not successful, but they did get a job with Sam Monniger running a sluice box so that they didn't starve. Working for Monniger sufficed to crystallize all of their thinking about their life's direction, and it wasn't going to be mining. My grandfather used to find John's distaste for and Before I married him he was a cowhand, spent time on the railroad and a summer tramping the hills of Wyoming with a relative of his father who was successful in mining. There he met two other young fellows, Chuck Hadley and Tom Elliott. The three of them left Wyoming and went over to Clear Creek to try their hand. They were not successful, but they did get a job with Sam Monniger running a sluice box so that they didn't starve. Working for Monniger sufficed to crystallize all of their thinking about their life's direction, and it wasn't going to be mining. My grandfather used to find John's distaste for and impatience with mining to be amusing. John wouldn't go when Charles Royer needed help on one of my Granddad's claims. I think that he was a little bit sorry he hadn't gone when it came in big. However, John had made and saved a little money in Grand Lake in carpentry but saw contracting as only a means to a quick end. He wanted his own land, which I guess is every man's dream. He thought of all his adventures that running cattle was the easiest and wanted to try his hand."

"In September John fell off the roof of the two-story building he had a contract to build. He was fortunate in that he landed in the wood chips pile which sufficed to cushion the fall. Nevertheless, he was layed up most of the winter with a half-broken leg, back and neck that just wouldn't work quite right. He did get all right and had no permanent ill effects from the mishaps. However, he was through with carpentry as a means of making a living.

Because of John's shaky condition, I continued to help Mother out at the Fairview when her help couldn't come and John did bookwork for my grandfather relative to the hotel and the mines. We rented out our little house and stayed at the hotel with mother. My grandfather would very patiently work over John's muscles every day, sink him in a tub of hot water and then stretch his muscles to the maximum. This continued all winter. With Granddad and god's help he did heal satisfactorily and had no permanent ill effects from the ordeal."

In November 1884 my Uncle Xavier from Indiana came for a visit. He'd served in the Union Army with Judge Wescott who was my grandfather's long-time friend from his early days at Hot Sulphur Springs, Georgetown and Central City. Wescott now lived at Grand Lake and at my mother's hotel in the winter. Between the three of them, John had plenty of good and some not so good advice about how to start a cattle operation.

John married Mary Lucinda Jane YOUNG, daughter of Henry Jacob YOUNG Jr. and Mary Jane BAKER, on 15 Aug 1883 in Grand Lake, Grand Co., CO. Mary was born on 8 Oct 1859 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN, died on 25 Feb 1947 in South Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 87, and was buried on 7 May 1947 in Eagle Co., CO, Eagle Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Lucinda Jane Young

AKA: Jennie

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: 5'2"; slim build; dark brown hair; near fashionable appearance; affable; decisive; must have liked silk, lace and fur coats; knew quality merchandise.

MARRIAGE-SPOUSE:
After divorcing John Conger, Jennie married George Fargher in Colorado Springs, Colo. and moved to Victor, Colo. Her fifteen years with him were quite different than with John. They made four trips to England, the Isle of Man, stopped in various places in Europe and generally had a good time for the balance of Mr. Fargher's life. After he died, she closed out his businesses gave the money to his children and moved to Southern California with Mrs. Horn who was also a widow. The Horns had moved to Upper Conger Mesa very shortly after John and Jennie had gone there so they had been good friends for years. The ladies spent a lot of time in San Diego where Mrs. Horn had children. When Mrs. Horn died in 1939, Jenny finally settled in South Pasadena where she died in 1947 of cancer. Her estate was divided equally between her two children. Shortly before she died, she gave $20,000 to each of Mr. Fargher's children.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

DIVORCE:
While reviewing early issues of the Rifle Telegram, I found the following regarding John and his womanizing. The letters were found in a trunk in 1995 while cleaning things up after my father's demise. This tale found in the Rifle Telegram, Rifle, Colo, Dec. 17, 1909, must be indicative of John's method of conducting his life.

WHERE IS DR. WILSON?

Friends in Rifle, [CO] Solicitous to Determine his whereabouts. -- Left here two months ago -- Masons are making search in this jurisdiction for him.-- No cause apparent.

The Masonic Order, in this jurisdiction, and many of his warm personal friends in Rifle are solicitous for an answer to this question.

More than this, a daughter, living in Pittsburgh, Pa., before this appears in print, will be notified of the perplexing conditions connected with his absence.

The doctor left Rifle eight weeks ago. Before leaving, he confided to Mr. Boughton, of J.W. Hugus and Company, who is a prominent Mason, that he intended to go to Denver, procure furniture and fit up an office and rooms so that he could have the daughter come out and furnish him a home.

He had even declared his intentions in a more emphatic manner by suggesting that his ideal in a business way would be the purchase of some of the land on the Mesa to the east of town, where a modest little sanitarium could be built and where accommodations could be provided for the well to do as well as the poor.

He asked Mr. Boughton to transfer whatever mail might come over to the Boughton box at the post office. Since his departure not one word has been heard from him, and while he may be simply isolated from mail facilities temporarily, his friends are beginning to worry.

As nearly as it is possible to ascertain, the daughter has been attending the University in Pittsburgh, and her grace and manner was a favorite topic for the doctor. At times he seemed gloomy and lonesome and confided his isolation to his most intimate friends, but to the outside world he always appeared optimistic and happy.

It is stated that he appeared to have plenty of money and it is known that he often carried considerable with him on his person. This has led to the suggestion that he might have met with foul play. His habits and wide experience, however, would lead to the conclusion that he was able to care for himself.

Last spring he purchased a tract of land in Washington County, East of Denver, but it is not believed that he has located or attempted to locate in this vicinity.

Nothing is known of any indisposition which he might have had that might have caused his sudden death, and the matter is a complete mystery to his friends here. Mr. Boughton has notified the daughter that all mail and checks have been returned here and that there is no explanation for his continued absence.

Dr. Wilson is extensively traveled. He was formerly U.S. Surgeon for Alaska, and has seen service as physician and surgeon in the Navy Department. His travels have extended to nearly every portion of the globe, and it is believed by some that the old habit has again taken hold of him and that he is pursuing the nomadic traits of nature.

Personally the doctor made many friends in Rifle. He was agreeable in conversation, and an interesting talker on account of his broad and varied experience. He was recognized as a first-class surgeon and general physician.

The only feature of the affair that would even tend to indicate that he intended to remain away for some time is the fact that before his departure for Denver he ordered his professional cards taken out of the newspapers, but this is only used as a connecting link in the chain that might suggest the idea that he intended to remain away permanently.

Nothing is known of any reason why he should have desired to leave Rifle, as he often expressed himself as a firm believer in the future of the town.
(End of Article)

Follow-up Article included at press time.

DR. WILSON HAS BEEN LOCATED: Our esteemed Dr. Wilson has been located in Nevada in good health and in the company of his cousin, the notorious John Conger. However, I'm sad to say that our good friend John's health and well being are probably in great jeopardy owing to his sordid activities being found out by the wife.

Here's the story: Mr. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Conger both boarded the train here with plans of going to Denver. Naturally conversation took place and it was found that before coming to Rifle, Dr. Wilson had purchased some claims in Nevada which were not too far from some that John Conger owned. John canceled the Indiana portion of his trip, sent his wife, Jennie, on forward while he and Dr. Wilson went to Nevada and Utah on mining business. John promised to catch up with Mrs. Conger in Indiana as soon as possible and then together they would go on to Pennsylvania. Mrs. Conger waited nearly two months in Indiana with no word from John and decided to return to Rifle instead of continuing on to Pennsylvania without him.

The authorities had tried to find John Conger when they began looking for Dr. Wilson, but he was no where to be found. When Mrs. Conger came home, the authorities were told of her return and she was questioned. She assured us all that John and his cousin Dr. Wilson were probably safe and sound, but that she would send a telegram to them and let us know. When she got no response to her telegrams from John, she, her son-in-law, Ben Lemon, and J.F. McCoy from Glenwood Springs all decided that they should go to Utah and Nevada to investigate the matter.

Our lost dandies were both found registered in a local hotel with a Mrs. The happy couples were both out of the hotel for dinner when Mrs. Conger's search party arrived. Mrs. Conger plunged head first into inquiring at the hotel desk about John Conger and there was nothing either man could do to shield her from the horrid truth of her husband's conduct. Mrs. Conger never missed a beat. She drew herself up to her full five feet two inches of height, tipped the clerk and turned on her heel and left the desk. This was the first that either Ben or JF knew about such conduct on John's part. Neither of the men knew what to say or do for Mrs. Conger. JF determined upon further examination of the desk clerk that Mr. and Mrs. Conger had stayed at his hotel many times in the past two years, and the lady in the lobby was certainly not Mrs. Conger.

The real Mrs. Conger assured both men that she was fine and suggested that they should both go on up to bed and rest as they'd had a long trip and must be tired. She was going to wait for John and then would be up to bed. Mrs. Conger got a piece of paper from the desk clerk and requested that a pitcher of lemonade and a bottle of his cheapest whiskey be brought to her in the lobby for her refreshment while she waited. She wrote a note to the phony Mrs. Conger as follows: "My Dear Mrs. Conger, It takes a great deal of effort and more than reasonable tolerance to be the real Mrs. John L. Conger I have found. For years he's chased trollops and you are only the latest in a string of them. If you think it is going to lead anywhere but to unhappiness, you are sadly wrong. If you've had a ceremony, John's a bigamist and your marriage is illegal. Jennie Conger, The Real Mrs. Conger."

Ben and JF went upstairs, talked over the situation, and decided to go back downstairs and wait for John with Mrs. Conger. As they came down the stairs, they encountered the scene as follows: The happy couples were seated with their backs to Mrs. Conger who was scooted down in a chair at the end of the couch. Due to her diminutive stature, she could not be seen from the couch on which the revelers were sitting. The real Mrs. Conger rose like a phoenix from her chair, delivered her note to the phony Mrs. Conger, grabbed the pitcher of lemonade and poured it on John and then poured the bottle of cheap whiskey on the phony Mrs. Conger. She then turned on her heel, left the hotel and went to the train station where she boarded the departing train which happened to be the San Francisco Special. JF threw a handful of money to the Clerk with instructions to clean up the mess, grabbed Ben by the arm and they both ran for the train arriving just in time to catch the caboose as it left the station. When last seen, John L. Conger was in a state of shock and his sweet honey was yelling at him like a wild woman.

Ben spent the trip to San Francisco on the caboose and JF spent the balance of the trip reasoning with Mrs. Conger. After a few days in San Francisco all three returned to Rifle on the train. John and Dr. Wilson have not returned to our midst.

This truly lovely, giving and usually every bit a lady is well liked amongst our midst. If she has had to tolerate this scurrilous conduct on John's part all these years, she sincerely has the sympathy of the editor of this newspaper. I do not feel that she deserves such shabby conduct on the part of her husband. She is the sort of woman that most men would be proud to have as their wife and would spend their waking hours making her happy instead of sad. John is a well-heeled fool.
(End of Article)

DIVORCE:
Relationships are complicated affairs and doubly complicated once the cornerstone of faith has been eroded. John's womanizing is apparently true as letters between Mother and daughter survive from as early as 1891 making references to the trysts. Girlfriend Lilly seems to be the only one that came to review the situation for herself.

Jennie wrote her Mother, Mary Jane Hanscome in Wolcott about the incident.

"Mother,
I think that I have probably come to the end of my rope with John's tom cating. I guess he really did marry me for my money. I just as well admit the horrid truth about my misjudgment of John's character and get on with putting my life in order. My children are grown and getting on with their own cycles of life so I'm just responsible to myself now. I've always been a good judge of character, but where John was concerned I must have been blind. I just thought all respectable men were faithful and respectable husbands like Dad and Granddad, but that just isn't so. John had the audacity to leave me sitting for nearly two months in Ft. Wayne waiting for him to come so that we could go on to Pennsylvania together. I never got as much as a post card from the man. I finally just came home only to find I was in a bigger fire.

"I was fool enough to go hunting for him when he and Wilson didn't come back. McCoy decided that we should go hunt John up, and I didn't really protest considering the circumstances. The worst part is that Ben went with us. I found John in his usual hotel in Nevada with a couple of trollops. When I first came to know about this conduct, I thought that his shabby behavior was in some way my fault, but I don't think so any more. I'm no raving beauty but I'm no mud fence either and he knew it when he married me. Compared with my peers I know I'm better preserved and I can function a whole lot better so I don't think my plainness or functionality is the problem. John Conger has the problem.

"When put on the spot, John says that he doesn't want a divorce, but he persists with this abhorrent behavior. I guess most men somewhere along the way begin to think at times with the wrong end of their anatomy, but John's hell in bed craze started earlier and has struck harder than most. There comes a point of too much and judging from my conduct I've reached the point.

"When I next see the man I may serve notice of divorce and wanted you to hear it from me and not others first. If he changes his ways I'll stay, but I'm not trash and I won't be treated as such by this man. I want you to do several things for me. Have Mr. Hanscome get me the necessary recorded documents to prove in court what I brought to this marriage in land and money. Currently everything is in John's name, but I contributed all of the land with the exception of 160 acres and a lot of money to this marriage. You know that I did all of the daily supervising of the ranches while John was away and you know how long that was at times. I wonder now if maybe he wasn't up to this "good time" trick even then. However, for now, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

I want your affidavit as to how much cash you gave us in the beginning for cattle and whatever documentation you have for what Granddad gave me. I refuse to leave this marriage without my half (need it or not) even though John acts as though it is all his. However, he has always given me the money I needed without much discussion.

I want you to talk to Mr. Hanscome and have him arrange your affairs so that your assets go to my children in the event I go through with a divorce and some judge rules against my request on the strength of what I may inherit from you. It's not that I need the half as much as it is the principal of the situation and John's conduct.

Also, you once mentioned a life insurance policy that Mr. Hanscome had taken out on us a long time ago. What is the status of the policy or policies? Just get all of these documents and hold them for me.

"I guess you were right when you wanted me to marry J.N. Pettingill. You were quite right about John and his ways. You saw things that I couldn't see. Sorry I was such a silly girl, but at the time John was what I wanted and still is if he straightens up.

"Thank you and I love you. My best to Mr. Hanscome.
All my love, Jennie."

DIVORCE: Mrs. Hanscome wrote back.
"My Darling Daughter,
I'm so sorry that John Conger has broken your heart. You were so much in love with that lovable rogue. You're wrong that I didn't like him. I did and so did your Grandfather. Your Grandfather only felt that he was a little to dashing and fun-loving to keep his nose to life's grindstone and that has proven true. To this day he is still very handsome and women flock to him like bees to honey. Even Alfred has commented on his magnetism and persuasive talents.

John has been successful financially beyond either of your wildest dreams and for that I'm grateful. That success though has had its price. He was gone so much that maybe he just strayed onto the wrong path because he was lonely. If the women is the only problem, ask why and don't be judgmental. See what his explanation for them is. He likes company and you're not around so he found some. Maybe it's just that simple. You always seem to get along quite well when he's here. However, if a divorce is necessary, then so be it. Just be sure that it is what you really want before you start on that path. You have our blessings and support either way, but do be fair with John also. He has worked very hard through the years. What you brought in property and money was substantial, but it was nothing more than the start that you both needed at the time. Your Grandfather and I only wanted you to have our excess resources when you needed them rather than waiting until we were dead and gone. It was John who had the business acumen to keep it and to make it multiply so handsomely for you both. This was also a substantial contribution that you must not overlook in your anger. Also, your children will only think ill of you if you don't maintain a proper perspective in the settlement.

If he's being tight and you need money, I can give you some. If divorce is the answer, you are right not to compromise about half of the property. Alfred feels that you will get a square deal at court. If you do file, Alfred knows the Judge from his Harvard days and will pay him a visit on your behalf, though I don't know how much good it will do. Alfred wants to know if you feel that John has been up front with you about his investments. He could have stashed money anywhere since his boundaries have been both oceans and Canada. Alfred knows that he has money in accounts in Kansas City in sizable amounts some of which I suppose belongs to Clay. Alfred will get a copy of all the incorporation papers for you. He already has Clay and Company which he had gotten some years back for John when he was in the lawsuit. John never came to get them so I guess he didn't need them in the end.

If you follow through with your divorce intentions, the gossip mongers are going to have a field day. Just remember that these gossip folks will gossip regardless. We have all lived here long enough to have a good handle on our reputations so never you mind about those aspects of the situation. Hold your head high and be the lady you have always been. Your life can go on productively despite a divorce. You really have everything to be thankful for. Good health, lots of friends and enough money to enjoy both whether you get your half from John or not. Your Grandfather has very liberally taken care of all of us. I miss him so.
All my love, Your Mother."

LAND:
John and Jennie must have done their estate planning at the time of their divorce. The land was all transferred to their children. The business buildings in Rifle were sold and the cash split between them. John bought Jennie's half of the Rifle House and kept all of the furniture. The balance of the investments were converted to cash and split 50-50 between them. John then reinvested his half. At this point, each walked away with $175,000.00 per Jennie's and her daughter's diaries. The Record Court documents don't have much other than that they got the property divided to the satisfaction of both parties. Open Court Reporter Documents reveal a good bit more. Title to the Rifle house was not effected by Court Hearing time so the title to the house was deposited with the bank at Rifle, until John got his cash together to buy out Jennie's half. Prior to the divorce Fred had bought a piece of land from his father. Fred continued to pay for this property after the divorce. Ben and Mary gave John a cash payoff for theirs.

LEGAL_MATTER:
After the divorce, Jennie moved to Denver. Jennie's diary indicates that she took a look at the mail coming to her house addressed to John and discovered that John hadn't been very truthful about his investments and had forgotten to change the address of record. They went back to Court three times and she was awarded half each time. She promptly divided whatever she received between the children. This hidden asset problem kept surfacing until after 1950 as unclaimed assets that were about to be sold or turned over to the State as unclaimed property. According to Mary and Jennie's diaries, these assets turned up in Mo., Ill., New Mex., Colo., Calif., Nebr. and Wyo. and those are just the ones that Jennie got wind of.

Obviously Jennie had offers of companionship so her "plainness" must not have been much of a hindrance. In truth I don't think she was such a plain woman judging from the jewelry she chose to wear that came into my possession. Pictures of her portray a well-kept woman who kept up with fashion. It would appear that George Fargher was quick to seize the initiative and did become her second husband very shortly after her divorce from John. Jennie did go to Europe but I have not figured out yet whether it was before or after she and George were married. His letter to her is as follows:

MARRIAGE-SPOUSE:
"Cripple Creek, ___________,
Dear Jennie,
Forgive my forwardness, but I just heard from Frank Gough that you are finally divorcing John. I know this was not a decision that you came to lightly. Knowing you, you probably feel like you carry a scarlet letter. I urge you not to give such nonsense a second thought. You should have done it a long time ago. Now that it's out in the open, I fired John in Gilman in
9l for just this conduct. It reflected so unfavorably upon my business when he conducted himself in such a reckless manner while being my attache.

If this divorce news is true, I hope that you will entertain an offer of courtship from me. I'm not as flamboyant nor handsome as John Conger, and your mother doesn't approve of me either, but I do own a nice home, have amassed some money in the bank and can afford to maintain a comfortable lifestyle. Above all, I do stay home. My children are all properly and securely settled in now. My only obligation is my old Mother on the Isle of Man. However, I don't think that will be an obligation for very long.

In fact, I have for the last few months been entertaining thoughts of taking a vacation to go home and see the family. I have spent the last three months organizing the help to effect the continued smooth operation of my businesses so that I can go and still have something to come back to. My Mother asks me to come in every letter now and my brother tells me she is getting quite feeble.

Since we've known each other socially for years, you probably already know me as well as you ever will. Therefore, I'll risk being gauche for a moment. Why don't you join me and I'll take you to see my home on the Isle of Man. If you would like to go on to Ireland and Bremen to see your ancestral lands, it can be arranged. Married/unmarried, with a companion/without a companion - I don't care. There will be no strings attached I promise. I've spoken of you so often to my family that they already know you pretty well. You need a change of scene now above all to let your broken heart mend. I think I could get my son to look after your parents for a short while if that has become a necessity.

As you can see from the return on the envelope, I've moved my businesses to Cripple Creek and Victor. Let me know your thoughts about my suggestions.
Best Wishes, George Fargher."
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: 25 Feb 1947, South Pasadena, Los Angeles Co. CA; ovarian cancer.

CREMATION-CEMETERY: The remains were cremated and probably buried on 7 May 1947 at Eagle Cemetery, Eagle Co., CO, between her mother, M.J. Hanscome and her stepfather, Alfred Hanscome; Plot 65, Space 71 & 72. Cemetery records do not reflect this. Mary Jo Khan found this information in a book about Grand Lake where here grandmother had penciled it in. Mrs. Khan has been told that there are no Fargher graves in that cemetery. Times were tough in 1947, so there may be no other record than her daughters penciled note.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

+ 3667 F i. Mary Ethlyn CONGER was born on 10 Jun 1884 in Grand Lake, Grand Co., CO, died on 5 Oct 1959 in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO at age 75, and was buried on 10 Oct 1959 in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO, Rose Hill Cemetery.

3668 M ii. John Charles CONGER was born on 18 Jan 1887 in Conger Mesa, Routt Co., CO, died on 22 Apr 1888 in Conger Mesa, Routt Co., CO at age 1, and was buried on 23 Apr 1888 in Conger Mesa, Routt Co., CO, Conger Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Charles Conger

DEATH: John Charles Conger lived a little more than one year.

+ 3669 M iii. Alfred David CONGER was born on 20 Jun 1890 in Piney Creek, Eagle Co., CO, died on 8 Jan 1947 in Redmond, Deschutes Co., OR at age 56, and was buried on 10 Jan 1947 in Redmond, Deschutes Co., OR, Redmond Cemetery.

John next married Margaret H. VEST about Apr 1913. Margaret was born in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.

General Notes:
Margaret H. Vest

SPOUSE: Margaret H. (Vest) Reardon was the 2nd wife of John Lincoln Conger. According to Mary Jo Khan it was a Common Law marriage that took place sometime around 1913-1914. She was going by Mrs. J.L. Conger on 1 Apr 1918 when her son, James Madison Reardon was killed. ("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

BIOGRAPHY:
Margaret H. Vest was a widow. Her husband, John W. Reardon, was killed in a railroad accident at Rifle, Colorado. She was the mother of at least one child who would have been about 5 when she began living with John Conger. They moved to Glenwood Springs to property that John owned there. On April 1, 1918, her son and John's grandson (about the same age) went horseback riding together. Something happened and the Reardon child was drug to death. At that time John bought an eight space plot and Marion Reardon was the first space used. Margaret couldn't handle the horror of what had happened to her child. John was not much help in the matter. For a period she was institutionalized in Denver. When she came back from the institution, John went on a trip and upon return flew into a jealous rage, accused her of infidelity which Margaret felt was not true and was generally abusive. She solved the problem by divorcing John in order to preserve her own sanity.

Per Jennie's (wife no. 1) diary she sent Margaret a congratulatory note when she heard about the divorce and asked her if she needed money. Margaret did. Jennie bought her a train ticket back to Tennessee and gave her $1500.00 in cash and her blessings. When Margaret got back to Tennessee, she taught elementary school in Nashville and corresponded for some years with Jennie. Jennie declined to accept repayment of the cash advanced. Per Jennie's Diary Margaret was ..."A tall, slim and genuinely sweet woman who is far too innocent to be able to keep John Conger in line without the devil's pitchfork or a lot of incidental help from God . . ."
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

John next married Katherine Belle JOHNSTON on 15 Jan 1921 in Liberty, Clay Co., MO. Katherine was born about Mar 1882 and died on 20 Apr 1946 in Leadville, Lake Co., CO about age 64.

General Notes:
Katherine Belle Johnston

SPOUSE: Katherine Belle Johnston was the 3rd wife of John Lincoln Conger.

BIOGRAPHY:
Per Jennie's description after John's funeral as entered in her diary.. . . "I know now what I did wrong with John Conger. I aged. This one is prettier than Margaret and young enough to be his daughter. Since he died in less than twenty-four hours after marrying her, she either poisoned him for his money or he was overstressed in bed. I wonder if I should give her a fan with the names of his harem ladies on it." . . . "As pretty as she is, it won't be long before she remarries." "I didn't see a tear for our dead husband, but certainly saw a lot of flirting with every man at the funeral." Sure enough, Katherine in three months was married to John's good friend Tom Dice of Eagle. Tom's wife had died within days of John Conger.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

1886. Frank DAVIS was born on 13 Jan 1849 in Greene Co., PA and died on 1 Apr 1920 in Gilmer Co., VA at age 71.

General Notes:
Frank Davis

Problem: Was he born at Brownsville, PA or Greene Co., PA, both listed in CFA II, p. 289?

Frank married Louverna Elizabeth WHITING, daughter of Robert WHITING and Sarah Jane Mc_CRAY, in 1873. Louverna was born on 1 Apr 1848 in De Kalb, Gilmer Co., VA and died on 25 Jul 1942 in De Kalb, Gilmer Co., VA at age 94.

+ 3670 M i. Robert Ephraim DAVIS was born on 17 Apr 1874 in De Kalb, Gilmer Co., VA and died on 4 Oct 1937 in De Kalb, Gilmer Co., VA at age 63.

3673 M iv. Charles Everett DAVIS was born on 28 Aug 1880 and died on 22 Apr 1892 at age 11.

3674 M v. Oliver C. DAVIS was born on 8 Nov 1883 and died on 2 Feb 1972 at age 88.

3676 F vii. Ola DAVIS was born on 1 Jul 1890 and died on 11 May 1927 at age 36.

3677 F viii. Oda DAVIS was born on 1 Jul 1890 and died on 12 Apr 1922 at age 31.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: Ola and Oda Davis were twins.

NEVER_MARRIED: Unmarried.

1895. George Ringland CONGER Dr. was born on 8 Jun 1865 in Amity, Greene Co., PA, died on 22 Oct 1929 in Taylorstown, Washington Co., PA at age 64, and was buried in Oct 1929 in Washington Co., PA.

General Notes:
George Ringland Conger

OCCUPATION: medical doctor

HOBBIES: Liked to fish and pitch horseshoes

BIOGRAPHY: From "History of Washington County," submitted by George Ringland
Conger, b. 1935.

The man who devotes his life to the alleviation of human suffering is pursuing
a calling which in importance and beneficial results is second to no other, for
if true to his calling and earnest in his efforts, he is indeed a public
benefactor. Dr. George Ringland Conger early realized that to those who attain
determinate results in the medical profession there must be given not only
technical skill but also a broad human sympathy which must become the actuating
motive for helpfulness. So he has dignified and honored his profession by his
able and self-abnegating services in which, through year of close application,
he has attained notable distinction and unqualified success.

Dr. Conger was born near Amity, Washington county, [PA] on the 8th of June
1865, and is the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Ringland) Conger. The father was
born near Lindley's Mills, spent practically his entire life in this county and
died near Hackney Station, March 20, 1912. He was a farmer and owned the land
on which was at one time located the oldest Indian settlement west of the
Alleghany mountains. he was the son of David and Mary (Bell) Conger, the
former of whom was a lifelong resident of Washington county, a farmer and
member of the Presbyterian church.

His father, also named David, was a native of Scotland [sic, not true], who, on
coming to this country settled in Washington county, where he devoted himself
to agricultural pursuits. Elizabeth Ringland was also a native of Washington
county and died there. She was the daughter of James and Sarah (Stockdale)
Ringland, the former of whom, a native of Ireland, became a successful farmer
of this county. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and a man of strong
character.

George R. Conger secured his elementary education in the public schools and in
Lone Pine Academy, of which he was a graduate. Having determined to devote his
life to the medical profession, he then matrriculated in the medical department
of the University of Pittsburgh, where he was graduated in 1892, with the
degree of Doctor of Medicine. He immediately came to Taylorstown and engaged
in the practice of his profession, to which he has devoted himself since.

A physician of rare attainments, broard general culture and perfected skill, it
has falled to his lot to bring alleviation of suffering and restoration of
health to countless afflicted ones in his community. This has been his
professional contribution and has naturally constitued the larger part of his
labors, but it has not by any means measured the whole sum of his activities.
As a valiant champion of all lines of civic and social progress and betterment
he is entitled to the respect of the community. His cheerful presence, his
kindly manner, his utter freedom from every form of affectation, have endeared
him personally in an unusually intimate relation to one of the largest circles
of devoted and loyal patients and friends ever possessed by a physician in this
locality.

Fraternally, Dr. Conger belongs to Claysvill Lodge, No. 447, Free and Accepted
Masons, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias. He
has been deeply interested in the educational welfare of his community and
served for sixteen years as a member of the board of school directors in Blaine
Township. He is a member and elder in the Christian church at Taylorstown.

Dr. and Mrs. Conger are the parents of two children, namely: George Ringland
Conger, Jr., who was born August 14, 1911 and is a student in the Taylorstown
High School; and Sarah Frances Conger, who was born January 26, 1916, and is
attending the public schools.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 199-200 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

George married Emma CASY, daughter of Sylvester CARY and Emma HOPKINS, on 2 Sep 1890. Emma died on 20 Jun 1895.

George next married Carrie L. MOUNTS, daughter of Joseph MOUNTS and Unknown, on 27 Dec 1899. Carrie was born on 3 Jan 1881 and died on 5 Aug 1906 at age 25.

3678 F i. Emma Cheerful CONGER was born on 10 Feb 1901 and died on 9 May 1908 at age 7.

George next married Alice Elizabeth Mc_AFFEE, daughter of Abner Mc_AFFEE and Sara Frances JOHNSON, on 14 Sep 1909. Alice was born on 25 Feb 1885 in Amity, Washington Co., PA, died on 7 Dec 1964 in Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL at age 79, and was buried in Dec 1964 in Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL.

General Notes:
Alice Elizabeth McAffee

BIOGRAPHY:
Mrs. Conger, after attending the public schools in her home neighborhood, entered Adrian College, at Adrian, Michigan, where she was graduated with the class of 1907. She then engaged in the teaching of music.

She is a faithful member of the Christian Church at Taylorstown, [PA]; belongs to the Order of the Eastern Star and gives her political support to the Republican Party.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 200 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 3680 M i. George Ringland CONGER II was born on 14 Aug 1911 in Taylorstown, Washington Co., PA.

3681 F ii. Sara Frances CONGER was born on 26 Jan 1916 in Taylorstown, Washington Co., PA and died in 1993 at age 77.

General Notes:
Sara Frances Conger

RESIDENCES: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Problem: Was her first name, Sara or Sarah (CFA I, p. 200)?

General Notes:
Henry Herschel Conger

RESIDENCES: Redlands, CA

COMMENT-MARRIAGE-NEVER_MARRIED: Henry Herschel Conger and Dell Roach never married.

3682 M i. Russell A. C. CONGER was born on 11 Jul 1892 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, died on 18 Dec 1969 at age 77, and was buried in Dec 1969 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA, Amity Presbyterian Cemetery.

General Notes:
Russell A. C. Conger

AKA-NAME-CONFLICT: Probably called, Toad; Russell A.L. Conger in CFA I, p. 28

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Russel
Social Security #: 181-28-1217
Issued in: Pennsylvania
Birth date: Jul 11, 1892
Death date: Dec 1969
Residence code: Pennsylvania
ZIP Code of last known residence: 15311
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Amity, Pennsylvania
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.129]

1897. David Omar CONGER was born on 2 Feb 1875 in Hackney Station, Washington Co., PA, died on 4 Feb 1940 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA at age 65, and was buried in Feb 1940 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA, Amity Presbyterian Cemetery.

General Notes:
David Omar Conger

Problem: Was the date of death 3 Feb 1940 as listed in CFA I, on p. 228 or 4 Feb 1940 as listed elsewhere?

Problem: What was the date of the marriage? CFA I, p. 116 lists, 4 Oct 1904 at Amity, PA.

OCCUPATION: State Highway Department

David married Anna May SWART, daughter of David H. SWART and Nancy VAN_DYKE, on 1 Oct 1904 in Amity, Washington Co., PA. Anna was born on 17 May 1885 in Amity, Washington Co., PA and died on 19 Dec in Washington Co., PA.

General Notes:
Anna May Swart

Problem: Was the surname, Swarts or Swart?

AKA: Anna May Swarts; Annie May Swart

OCCUPATION: Postmistress

3683 F i. Evelyn Geraldine CONGER was born on 4 Jan 1908 in Amity, Washington Co., PA.

3684 F ii. Elizabeth Ringland CONGER was born on 5 Feb 1910 in Amity, Washington Co., PA.

+ 3685 M iii. David Omar CONGER II was born on 31 Mar 1915 in Amity, Washington Co., PA.

General Notes:
Harry Garfield Conger

RESIDENCES: Near Prosperity, Washington Co., PA

Harry married Daisy M. PARNS on 25 Apr 1902 in Waynesburg, Greene Co., PA. Daisy was born on 30 Mar 1886 in Ruff Creek, Greene Co., PA.

General Notes:
Daisy M. Parns

Problem: Was her name Daisy M. Parns or Daisy James? Ethel Conger Heagler
lists, Daisy James.

3686 U i. Francis L. CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1903 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA.

3687 F ii. Mary E. CONGER was born on 24 Dec 1905 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA.

3688 F iii. Daisy CONGER was born on 2 Sep 1907 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA.

General Notes:
Daisy Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Daisy (Dorsey?) Conger
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

NAME-CONFLICT: Researcher Ethel Conger Heagler says this was Dorsey Conger.

General Notes:
David Allison Conger

RESIDENCES: For many years David Conger, husband of Adeline Cook and David Conger, husband of Hannah Crumrine lived on the farm place of David and Sarah (Welch) Conger.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

BIOGRAPHY:
David Allison Conger lived on the old home place at Dunns Station, PA.

I wish all the many descendants of David and Sarah could see this place. The road curves around the yard and runs a few rods down into an old-fashioned picturesque covered bridge across the winding stream and into the little village of Conger Station, named for this couple, and which is no longer a town since the coming of the paved roads and automobiles. If David and Sarah could come back to the old home the hills and stream might look natural after 150 years, but the fine Pennsylvania road system would be beyond belief.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

1904. Trueman William DAY was born on 9 Jul 1891 in Tobias, Saline Co., NE and died on 19 Oct 1979 at age 88.

General Notes:
Trueman William Day

NAME-CONFLICT: Trueman, in CFA II, p. 291; Truman elsewhere

OCCUPATION: He began working in a store at Shelby, NE at the age of 7 years. After 20 years he went into business for himself at Campbell, NE.

PUBLIC_SERVICE: He was active on the school board, town council, etc.

Trueman married Anna Belle VAUGHN, daughter of William Houston VAUGHN and Susan Matura BULL, on 18 Apr 1917 in Central City, Merrick Co., NE. Anna was born in Jan 1893 in Osceola, Polk Co., NE and died in Jan 1975 in Red Cloud, Webster Co., NE at age 82.

General Notes:
Anna Belle Vaughn

OCCUPATION: Worked in the family store until they retired.

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Active in community affairs.

+ 3692 F i. Jean Lucille DAY was born on 4 Feb 1918 in Shelby, Polk Co., NE.

+ 3693 F ii. Doris Arlene DAY was born on 3 Apr 1920 in Shelby, Polk Co., NE and died on 26 Oct 1984 at age 64.

General Notes:
William George Daywood

SPOUSE: William George Daywood was the 2nd spouse of Lois Louise Day.

+ 3695 F iv. Phyllis La_Vaughn DAY was born on 24 Jun 1927 in Shelby, Polk Co., NE and died on 4 Nov 1952 in Grand Island, Hall Co., NE at age 25.

Ruth married Joseph ROMSHEK on 14 Feb 1920. Joseph was born on 31 May 1894 in Bellwood, Butler Co., NE and died on 26 Mar 1959 in Bellwood, Butler Co., NE at age 64.

3696 F i. Elma Catherine ROMSHEK was born on 21 Jun 1921 in Bellwood, Butler Co., NE and died on 20 Aug 1978 at age 57.

3697 F ii. Bernice Marie ROMSHEK was born on 6 Oct 1924 in Bellwood, Butler Co., NE.

3698 F iii. Josephine Ruth ROMSHEK was born on 3 Mar 1927 in Bellwood, Butler Co., NE.

3699 M iv. Joseph George ROMSHEK was born on 16 Nov 1929 in Bellwood, Butler Co., NE.

3700 M v. Ralph Leroy ROMSHEK was born on 7 Feb 1931 in Bellwood, Butler Co., NE.

3701 F vi. Mildred Pearl ROMSHEK was born on 9 Oct 1936 in Bellwood, Butler Co., NE.

3702 M vii. Leonard John ROMSHEK was born on 25 Jul 1938 in Bellwood, Butler Co., NE.

3703 F viii. Cora Leona ROMSHEK was born on 1 Aug 1940 in Bellwood, Butler Co., NE.

General Notes:
Elizabeth B. Conger

AKA: Elizabeth, age 8, in the 1870 census; Lizzie P. in 1880 census.

OCCUPATION: School teacher

Elizabeth married Silas E. Mc_VEY, son of Oliver Mc_VEY and Mary LOUGHMAN, on 20 Dec 1884.

General Notes:
Silas E. McVey

BIOGRAPHY:
Oliver McVey, b. 7 Aug 1842, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA, s/o Silas and Dorcas (Jennings) McVey. Married 1867 to Mary Loughman, d/o Daniel Loughman. One child born: Silas E. McVey who married Elizabeth Conger, d/o Elias Conger; they had one child, Pearl.
(Source: "Bates History of Greene Co., Pennsylvania," p. 806 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

1918. William Franklin CONGER was born on 18 Jul 1868 in West Union, Greene Co., PA and died on 11 Jun 1938 at age 69.

General Notes:
William Franklin Conger

RESIDENCES: Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA

QUESTION: Where was Lindley's Mills, (Lindly's Mills) PA Located? Demas Lindley, with his family came in 1773 [to Washington Co., PA], and with him twenty other families, all from New Jersey, nearly all from the county of Morris, which had been his home before this migration. The families settled at different points along Ten-Mile Creek.

Demas Lindley located upon four hundred acres of land situated on the middle fork of Ten-Mile. This property was warranted to him, Feb. 5, 1785, receiving the title of "Mill Place," it's location being very near the present village of Prosperity. (Prosperity, PA was platted out in 1848, by Robert Wallace, page 845.)

Mr. Lindley became owner of another tract of land called, "Headquarters," warranted to him on 18 Apr 1796, containing 368 acres.

A fort was early established upon the property of Mr. Lindley, called Lindley's Fort, and was the rendezvous for the residents of the county.

Mr. Lindley built a grist and merchant mill on his property soon after his settlement here, the mills were known as "Lindley's Mills."

Demas Lindley died in 1818.
(Source: "History of Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp.", p. 843 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND:
Lindley Fort - Demas Lindley had settled on this track, known as "Mill Seat," in 1773, patented in 1785. Lindley fortified blockhouse was built in 1774-1775. Location: About a quarter mile south of Prosperity, [PA] on Pennsylvania #18.
(Source: "A Guidebook to Historical Western Pennsylvania," p. 221 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

William married Osie B. ANDREWS, daughter of Hindman ANDREWS and Unknown, on 9 Jun 1892 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA. Osie was born on 5 Jun 1874.

3707 M i. Joseph Ernest CONGER was born on 20 Jul 1893 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA and died in 1940 at age 47.

+ 3708 M ii. Fred Hindman CONGER was born on 2 Oct 1894 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA and died on 3 May 1965 in Washington Co., PA at age 70.

3709 F iii. Grace Anna CONGER was born on 5 Feb 1896 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA.

3710 F iv. Jean Hannah CONGER was born on 3 Sep 1897 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA.

3711 F v. Edith Ellenora CONGER was born on 17 May 1900 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA and died in 1917 in West Union, Greene Co., PA at age 17.

3712 F vi. Florence Ruth CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1902 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA.

3713 M vii. Reed CONGER was born in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA and died in 1937 in West Union, Greene Co., PA.

3714 F viii. Juneta CONGER was born in 1916 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA.

1922. Emma Gertrude CONGER was born about May 1870 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died on 28 Jan 1923 in Amity, Washington Co., PA about age 52, and was buried on 31 Jan 1923 in Amity, Washington Co., PA, Amity Presbyterian Cemetery.

General Notes:
Emma Gertrude Conger

PARENTS: John Calvin Conger and Joannah Milliken

Problem: A birth date of 26 Nov in an unspecified year has been suggested by David Dodd. This doesn't agree with the date of birth of 27 Sep 1870 found in her obituary.

BIRTH-CONFLICT: There is much confusion about when Emma G. Conger was born. Emma G. Conger is listed in the 1870 Census of Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA, taken on 11 June 1870. This would make birth dates of either, 27 Sep 1870 or 26 Nov 1870 impossible.

Several other Conger researchers have listed her as being 8 months old at the time of the June 1870 census. It is not know where they found this information. This would make a birth date of 27 Sep 1869, plausible.

Apparently there is a tombstone with the date of birth listed as 1869.

Reading the 1870 PA Census record, Robert Guilinger, feels it clearly reads, age 1/12, thus making her date of birth Abt. May 1870. This date is used here.
(Source: From information supplied by Robert Guilinger)

EDUCATION: Graduate of California Normal school

OCCUPATION: teacher before marriage at Amity, Craft and Dunn's Station schools

RESIDENCES: As of Jan 1923, Amity, Washington Co., PA

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: In youth became a member of the West Union Presbyterian church in PA; later transferred membership to Lower Ten Mile Presbyterian church in PA.

OBITUARY: Mrs. Dr. W.L. Dodd, Amity, Passed Away Early This Morning
Emma Gertrude Dodd, wife of Dr. W.L. Dodd, of Amity, [PA] died at her home this morning at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Dodd had been suffering for some time from a lingering illnesss, due to complications, but her death comes as a surprise to her many friends. She was aged 53 years.

Mrs. Dodd was born in September 27, 1870, near West Union, in Morris Township, [Washington Co., PA], being the daughter of John and Johanna Conger. She was a graduate of California Normal school and was a teacher before her marriage, having taught the Amity, Craft and Dunn's Station schools. In youth she became a member of the West Union Presbyterian church and later transferred her membership to the Lower Ten Mile church, where she was an active church member.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her son, John, of Pittsburg[h]; also by a sister, Miss E Conger of East End, Pittsburg[h]; and a half-sister, Mrs. James Pearce, of Waynesburg.

The funeral services will be held in the Lower Ten Mile Presbyterian church on Wednesday, afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The Rev. W.W. Dinsmore will have charge of the the funeral services. Interment will be made in the Presbyterian cemetery at Amity, [PA].
(Source: newspaper clipping, hand dated 28 Jan 1923 - furnished by David Dodd and shared by Robert Guilinger)

Emma married William Lincoln DODD Dr., son of Daniel Freeman DODD and Ruth Mc_FARLAND, on 8 Oct 1896. William was born on 17 Oct 1866 in Amity, Washington Co., PA, died on 18 Jan 1954 in Uniontown, Fayette Co., PA at age 87, and was buried on 21 Jan 1954 in Amity, Washington Co., PA, Amity Presbyterian Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Lincoln Dodd

OCCUPATION: Medical doctor, he began his practice in 1889

CEMETERY: Lower Ten Mile Presbyterian Church cemetery, Amity, PA.

+ 3715 M i. John Lincoln DODD was born on 19 Sep 1897 in Amity, Washington Co., PA, died on 2 Sep 1990 in Washington, Washington Co., PA at age 92, and was buried on 5 Sep 1990 in Amity, Washington Co., PA, Amity Presbyterian Cemetery.

1931. Lillian Gertrude CONGER was born on 24 Mar 1895 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA and died in Jun 1980 at age 85.

General Notes:
Lillian Gertrude Conger

SS Death Index: Lillian Minor; b. 24 Mar 1895; issued: PA; d. Jun 1980;
last place of residence: Prosperity, PA; zipcode: 15329; SSN: 182-32-5152

Lillian married Sylva MINOR. Sylva was born on 24 Jul 1889 and died in Oct 1971 at age 82.

General Notes:
Sylva Minor

RESIDENCES: As of 1969 in RFD 2; Prosperity, PA 15329

SS Death Index: Sylva Minor; b. 24 Jul 1889; issued: PA; d. Oct 1971;
last place of residence: Prosperity, PA; zipcode: 15329; SSN: 209-30-8467

1944. James Blaine CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1884 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA, died on 13 Dec 1951 in Martins Ferry, Belmont Co., OH at age 67, and was buried in Dec 1951 in Bridgeport, Belmont Co., OH.

General Notes:
James Blaine Conger

AKA: According to CFA II, probably called, Blaine.

RESIDENCES: Lived at Williamstown, WV at one time.

BIRTH: 29 Jul 1884, Amwell Twp., Washington Co., PA
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 122 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Mill worker

HOBBIES: Liked to hunt

James married Jessie Belle KEENEY, daughter of William A. KEENEY and Elizabeth WILLIAMS, on 17 Sep 1909 in West Union, Greene Co., PA. Jessie was born on 17 Sep 1888 in Lone Pine, Washington Co., PA and died on 28 Mar 1955 in Martins Ferry, Belmont Co., OH at age 66.

General Notes:
Jessie Belle Keeney

NAME-CONFLICT: Keeny; Jessie Belle Keeney in CFA II, p. 122

HOBBIES: Loved to sew

3733 M i. William Albert Blaine CONGER was born on 19 Feb 1911 in Washington, Washington Co., PA and died on 29 Aug 1994 at age 83.

General Notes:
William Albert Blaine Conger

EDUCATION: High school graduate

MILITARY: Served in the Army

ORGANIZATIONS: Member of the Masons, Eagle, American Legion

HOBBIES: Fishing, fly tying, observing sports, gardening, walking

NAME-AKA: (William Albert) Blaine Conger on p. 229 of CFA II. He was called, Blaine

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

NO_ISSUE: No issue according to notes of Eleanor Grubner. She wrote, "Blaine was the last Conger of our family tree. Too bad so many girls, no sons ----->"

RESIDENCES: After marriage to Leone, 314 Whitley; Bridgeport, OH 43912

BURIAL: "W. Blaine Conger, Born February 19, 1911, Died August 29, 1994," and the text of the 23rd Psalm on one side. "The life of God sings in His creation and in the depths of our souls. (Merton)," on one side of the funeral memorial card. Wilson Funeral Home.
(Funished by Warren Grubner)

William next married Leone Deck SMITH, daughter of Harry Clay SMITH and Ottie M. DECK, on 29 Jul 1937 in Bridgeport, Belmont Co., OH. Leone was born on 27 Sep 1909 in Newburg, Preston Co., WV.

General Notes:
Leone Deck Smith

SPOUSE: This person listed as a spouse of Blaine Conger in CFA II, p. 122, 229.

EDUCATION: A.B. degree + 1 year Psychology and Special Education

OCCUPATION: Teacher

HOBBIES: Liked arts and crafts, music

PUBLIC_SERVICE: N.R.T.A Library Board;

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist, active in church

General Notes: RESIDENCES: As of about 1992: 502 Buckley Ave.; Williamstown, WV 26187.

1947. Franklin Woods CONGER was born on 27 Nov 1892 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA, died on 25 Oct 1970 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI at age 77, and was buried in Oct 1970 in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Franklin Woods Conger

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Franklin Woods Conger? Is so, there is a
conflict on the day of birth.
Individual: Conger, Frank
Social Security #: 381-05-1744
SS# issued in: Michigan
Birth date: Nov 24, 1892
Death date: Oct 1970
Residence code: Michigan
ZIP Code of last known residence: 48213
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Detroit, Michigan
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48092.156]

Franklin married Alice E. LUEBS, daughter of John LUEBS and Augusta FRENCH, in 1935 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Alice was born on 20 Dec 1904 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI and died in Jul 1981 at age 76.

General Notes:
Alice E. Luebs

NAME-CONFLICT: Alice Leubes; Alice E. Luebs in CFA II, p. 98

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Alice
Social Security #: 363-07-8789
SS# issued in: Michigan
Birth date: Dec 20, 1904
Death date: Jul 1981
Residence code: Michigan
ZIP Code of last known residence: 48214
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Detroit, Michigan
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 30067
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Marietta, Georgia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48090.21]

3734 F i. June Mary CONGER was born on 1 Jun 1942 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.

1948. Albert Benton CONGER Jr. was born on 12 Aug 1898 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA, died on 8 Aug 1970 in Bay Shore, Suffolk Co., NY at age 71, and was buried in Aug 1970 in Bay Shore, Suffolk Co., NY, Oakwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Albert Benton Conger

QUESTION: Is this the SSDI record for Albert Benton Conger?
SS Death Index: Albert Conger; b. 12 Aug 1898; issued: NY; d. Aug 1970;
last place of residence: Bay Shore, NY; zipcode: 11706; SSN: 067-10-9104

MILITARY: Probably was drafted, near the end of WWI. He was in a training camp, probably in Michigan when the Armistice was signed. He commented to Warren Grubner about his three months of service, "Coldest damn place I was every in."
(Furnished by Warren Grubner)

MARRIAGE: 10 Jun 1923 at the 1st Reformed Church; Jamaica Avenue and 153rd Street in Brooklyn, NY.
(Furnished by Warren Grubner)

RECOLLECTIONS:
Albert Benton Conger, was known as Al. Warren Grubner first met him in 1946. Warren stated that to his knowledge he was never referred to as Junior.

Al worked for the Burroughs Corp., for 43 years. He maintained adding machines, typewriters and any other machine sold by his company. His beginning territory was Brooklyn, NY. Later he transferred to Suffolk County, NY, settling in Bay Shore, NY.

He liked baseball. He coached and kept score and statistics for local teams. He once took Warren Grubner to see the "House of David" team, of all bearded met play at Huntington, NY. At that time it was the only field with lights for night games. Another time they went to Ebbetts Field to see the Dodgers play a Twi-Night Double Header with Pittsburgh.

Al worked very hard at his job. When he was at home, his wife and three daughters did his bidding.

He bowled very well and played on bowling teams. He even played catch with is 5 grandsons, sitting down.

He loved his family, had many friends and associates, but was a little conservative in his life style - socially. I am glad to have known him.
(Written August 1998 by Warren Grubner)

DEATH: 8 Aug 1970 at the Southside Hospital in Bayshore, NY

Albert married Ruth Eleanor REID, daughter of Thomas Adam REID and Charlotte WEBBER, on 10 Jun 1923 in Brooklyn, Delaware Co., NY. Ruth was born on 17 Jan 1903 in Brooklyn, , NY, died on 22 Jun 1984 in Bay Shore, Suffolk Co., NY at age 81, and was buried on 25 Jun 1984 in Bay Shore, Suffolk Co., NY, Oakwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ruth Eleanor Reid

RECOLLECTIONS:
Ruth Eleanor Conger was the consumate extrovert. Warren Grubner met her on 19 Jun 1946 when she drove her daughter, Eleanor, to the Mason General Hospital to pick Warren up when he was discharged from the hospital.

She was talkative, smiled a lot, caring, compulsive. She became a saleslady for a dress shop (very chic place). She bought many of the dresses and wore them well. She liked to dance and often would, though her husband, Albert, only watched. Warren and Eleanor were often present at the dances.

Daughter Eleanor Conger, like her mother, wore the best. She liked high heels and was very neat with her make-up, etc. She always liked shopping. But, Eleanor was an introvert. Like her mother she was often smiling. She only spoke when spoken to, not a conversationalist at all. She was usually with her mom, so there was no need for her to speak. Mother and daughter were very close.

When Al died, Ruth kept her job with "Post and Company" and stayed in her own home until time forced her to go to live with Warren and Eleanor. Ruth added a room to the home of Warren and Eleanor at her own expense in 1978. She died in 1984.
(Written by Warren Grubner, August 1998)

DEATH: 22 Jun 1984 at the Southside Hospital in Bayshore, NY
(Furnished by Warren Grubner)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Ruth
Social Security #: 103-18-2531
Issued in: New York
Birth date: Jan 17, 1903
Death date: Jun 1984
Residence code: New York
ZIP Code of last known residence: 11706
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Bay Shore, New York
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 7, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.142]

3735 F i. Eleanor Charlotte CONGER was born on 21 Jul 1924 in Brooklyn, , NY, died on 6 Sep 1996 in Bay Shore, Suffolk Co., NY at age 72, and was buried in Sep 1996 in Bay Shore, Suffolk Co., NY, Oakwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Eleanor Conger

BIRTH: Was the date of birth 21 Jul 1924 or 24 Jul 1924?

RECOLLECTIONS-REFERENCE:
During World War II Eleanor Conger was a hospital volunteer. Her group would come to the hospital to read, talk, write letters and listen to the stories of the veterans. Warren Grubner was confined at the Mason General Hosptial from November 1945 until 19 June 1946. It was there that Eleanor and Warren became acquainted. Warren later wrote, "We decided we were good for each other and on 24 Aug 1946 tied the knot. I became a Police Officer and for 50 years we made it work."

In 1992 Eleanor and Warren Grubner visited Pennsylvania and West Virginia. They visited her uncle, James Blaine Conger, in Williamstown, WV and he gave her a copy of "The Conger Family in America." Later, Eleanor wrote some birth and death dates in the book. One of these entries was: John Lincoln Conger, born 7 Feb 1900, died Feb 1972.

They visited Dunn's Station - Washington, PA, and also Bentleyville, PA. They went to the graveyard of the West Union Church. They were in Biglerville, PA (her aunt Anna married a Bigler).
(Furnished by Warren Grubner)

HEALTH_HISTORY-DEATH: Eleanor Grubner's health began to fail in 1993 and she died on 6 Sep 1996 at the Southside Hospital in Bayshore, NY.

Eleanor married Warren James GRUBNER, son of Vensel (Vincent) GRUBNER and Helen (NMN) BELLINGER, on 24 Sep 1946 in Islip, Suffolk Co., NY. Warren was born on 1 Oct 1922 in Little Falls, Herkimer Co., NY.

General Notes:
Warren James Grubner

FATHER: Vensel (Vincent) Grubner, the father of Warren James Grubner, came to the United States when he was five years old. He was born in Bohemia.

BIRTH: 1 Oct 1922 at Little Falls Hospital, Little Falls, Herkimer Co., NY

MILITARY: Warren J. Grubner served in the military during World War II from 1939 to 1946 in the Regular Army - 1st U.S. Infantry Division - 16th Regt. Africa 1942; Sicily 1943; D-Day Omaha Beach 1944. Bronze Star, Purple Heart (7); Major Campaigns ( 1 Spear Head Omaha).
(Furnished by Warren Grubner)

MARRIAGE-NO_ISSUE: Warren J. Grubner and Eleanor Conger were married on 24 Aug 1946 at the Lutheran Church, Islip, NY. They celebrated 50 years of marriage on 24 Aug 1996, shortly before Eleanor passed away.

RESIDENCES: As of July 1998: 6 Bay Shore Road; Bay Shore, NY 11706-3601

RESEARCHER: Warren Grubner was interested in family history and supplied information about his part of the Conger family. He gave Richard Henthorn one volume of The Conger Family of America. Richard used this information to create his own Conger genealogy file.

+ 3736 F ii. Gertrude Marie CONGER was born on 3 Jan 1926 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY.

+ 3737 F iii. Ruth Dorothy CONGER was born on 6 Mar 1928 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY.

John married Clara May Mc_FARLAND on 13 Mar 1890. Clara was born on 13 Mar 1868 and died on 27 Sep 1896 at age 28.

General Notes:
James Stanley Longdon

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for James Stanley Longdon? If so, there is a conflict on the year of birth?
Individual: Longdon, James
Social Security #: 319-01-7261
SS# issued in: Illinois
Birth date: Oct 16, 1904
Death date: Apr 7, 1996
ZIP Code of last known residence: 27403
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Greensboro, North Carolina
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 9, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.145340.193]

1966. Martha REDMAN was born on 2 May 1845 in Illinois, died on 13 Aug 1917 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA at age 72, and was buried on 17 Aug 1917 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA, Fern Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Martha Redman

DEATH: Washington State Death Index, Vol. 2, Martha Benn (F-71) Grays Harbor, d. 8-13-1917, bu. 8-17-1917, #250 and LDS Film #0196553, Grays Harbor, WA, Record No. 250.

DEATH: Died of Acute diliation of the heart, with contributory, mitral stenosis aortic regurgitations.

Martha married Samuel BENN, son of Samuel BENN and Elizabeth KINGSLEY, about 12 Jun 1862 in Grays Harbor Co., WA. Samuel was born on 2 Jul 1832 in Emo, Queens, , Ireland, died on 16 Sep 1935 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA at age 103, and was buried on 19 Sep 1935 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA, Fern Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Samuel Benn

BIRTH: 4 child in a family of 8

OCCUPATION: carpenter; Sheriff

MARRIAGE:
The meeting blossomed into a two-year romance culminating in marriage "before breakfast" Sunday June 12, 1862, at the Samuel H. Williams home on Chehalis Point. Patterson Luark performed one of the first marriage ceremonies in the county, uniting in marriage Sheriff Samuel Benn and Martha Redman, daughter of Reuben Redman.
(Source: The River Pioneers - Early Days of Grays Harbor, by Edwin VanSyckle, 1982, p. 140 & 282)

MARRIAGE:
In 1861 [sic] Mr. Benn married Martha Redman who had crossed the plains on the Old Oregon Trail in 1852 and settled with her parents on the site of Aberdeen.
(Source: Pacific Northwest Quarterly, 1936, Vol. 27, Issue 2, p. 176 by John L. Christian)

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: There is a conflict on the year of marriage. 1861 and 1862 has been listed. It is said that the marriage took place on Sunday morning, 12 January. The 12th of January 1862 fell on a Sunday.

CENSUS: 1871, in Washington Territory, Chehalis Co., p. 11, line 28
Samuel Benn, 38, m, w, farmer, married, b. New York
COMMENT: The place of birth is in conflict. Mary E. Palmer wrote, "Apparently Sam's Irish birth was a well kept secret during his life. Only the family knew that his parents immigrated to NYC when he was a small child. He considered it a private joke, but Sam did show the Aberdeen city comptroller his Naturalization papers in the early 1900s. It only became public a few days after he was buried. At least I know that either census information wasn't provided by Sam or Martha, or that they felt they couldn't trust the census taker to keep it private."

DEATH-IMMIGRATION: Senility; Immigration 1845. How long in U.S., if foreign born, 89 years.
(Source: Washington State Death Certificate, LDS Film # 0196709, Grays Harbor Record No. 162)

OBITUARY: The Northwest lost one of it most colorful pioneers in the passing of Samuel Benn, founder of the city of Aberdeen, Washington, who died September 16, 1935, at the age of 103 years.
[Note: This is not the full text of the obituary. It is about 1 1/4 pages in length. REH]
(Source: Pacific Northwest Quarterly, Vol. 27, Issue 2, 1936, p. 175, by John L. Christian)

RESEARCHER: Mary Ellen Palmer of Colorado Springs was a descendant of Samuel and Martha Benn.

RECOLLECTIONS:
Samuel Benn was born on 2 Jul 1832 in Emo, Queens, Ireland. He immigrated in 1845. He was naturalized on 9 Oct 1855 in Brooklyn, New York.

Going to California to find out what happened to two missing brothers who were working the gold fields, Sam left New York City aboard the steamer 'Northern Light' on 5 March 1856 bound for Panama. At Colon he crossed the isthmus by rail to Balboa. There he boarded the paddle wheeler 'Sonora' for California, arriving on the 26th of March. After finding out that his brothers had drowned in an accident on the Feather River, Sam worked in the Tuolumne mines.

In April 1859 Sam and a cousin, George Hubbard, sailed from California to Victoria, Canada. There they bought a sailboat and sailed Puget Sound for a month looking for a place to settle. When they stopped in Olympia they heard of the Chehalis valley and traveled overland to scout the area. Liking what they found they returned to Olympia for their boat and supplies needed to settle, arriving back at their homesteads on June 15, 1859. Sam chose the south bank while George picked the north bank of the Chehalis. At the site of the present (1935) Wishkah bridge, Sam founded his first home on Grays Harbor. Sam and his father-in-law, Reuben Redman, eventually traded their lands as Reuben was tired of pulling his cattle out of the sloughs near the harbor and Sam was looking for more land for his cattle. Sam ended up with the land at present day Aberdeen and Reuben with Melbourne.

To attract the railroad to Aberdeen, Sam gave building lots to men who either worked 10 days labor building the railroad or paid 10 days wages (at $2/day) for someone to do so. In one of the news articles after his death, it was estimated that Sam had paid over $500,000 in property taxes during his lifetime.

He appeared on the census in 1860 in Grand Mound PO, Chehalis, Washington Territory. He was Sheriff on 9 May 1860. Sam still earned a living as a carpenter. Being sheriff didn't pay well and took too much time, so Sam didn't keep the job for many years.

He appeared on the census in 1870 in Chehalis co., Washington.

He appeared on the census in 1880 in Chehalis co., Washington.

He was elected as Mayor in 1891 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, Washington. Mayors in Aberdeen serve 1 year terms.

Sam was 100 years old on 2 Jul 1932 and received a telegram from President Herbert Hoover, "Felicitations and God's continued blessing to Aberdeen's beloved pioneer father from a grateful nation on the occasion of the centennial of his birth."

Sam Benn died on 16 Sep 1935 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, Washington. According to his death certificate, he died of senility. This doesn't agree with what Sam's surviving family recalled about him and what was written in his obituaries printed in the Aberdeen newspapers. He was noted for having a sharp mind.

The headline of 'The Aberdeen Daily World' (17 Sept. 1935 front page) reads
"BENN DEAD; SORROW GRIPS HARBOR, Father Of Aberdeen Expires Peacefully, Mind Clear To Last"
The obituaries refer to a recent illness (of several months) that wasn't specified. He was buried on 19 Sep 1935 in Fern Hill Cemetery, Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, Washington. The funeral services, officiated by Wm. McDowell, Russel Mack and Rev. Sylvester Robertson, were held at 2pm in the First Congregational church, First and H streets in Aberdeen. Governor Clarence D. Martin and other state officials came from Olympia to attend the funeral. The services were broadcast on KXRO radio "to permit those who through illness or the size of the crowd cannot be present inside the church" -

'Grays Harbor Washingtonian'. A front page article in the same paper reported 'City offices, stores and other business places of Aberdeen will be closed Thursday afternoon from 1:30 to 3:30 o'clock as a final salute to Aberdeen's "grand old man."' Even the US Post Office in Aberdeen closed for the funeral.
(Furnished by Mary Ellen Palmer)

3747 F i. Alice M. BENN was born on 19 Aug 1862 in Melbourne, Grays Harbor Co., WA, died on 3 Mar 1953 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA at age 90, and was buried on 5 Mar 1953 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA, Fern Hill Cemetery.

3748 M ii. George BENN was born in 1864 in Melbourne, Grays Harbor Co., WA, died in 1888 in Washington at age 24, and was buried in 1888 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA, Fern Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Geroge Benn

CENSUS: 1870, in Chehalis Co., WA

DEATH: 1888, most likely in Seattle, WA where he was attending the University of Washington.

3749 F iii. Phoebe Isabelle BENN was born on 26 Aug 1866 in Melbourne, Grays Harbor Co., WA, died on 31 Jul 1938 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA at age 71, and was buried on 3 Aug 1938 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA, Fern Hill Cemetery.

3750 F iv. Mary Francis BENN was born on 11 Jan 1869 in Melbourne, Grays Harbor Co., WA, died on 14 Apr 1943 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR at age 74, and was buried on 19 Apr 1943 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA, Fern Hill Cemetery.

+ 3751 F v. Minnie Elizabeth BENN was born on 18 Feb 1871 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA, died on 16 Mar 1965 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA at age 94, and was buried in Mar 1965 in Seattle, King Co., WA, Acacia Cemetery.

3752 M vi. Edmund Burke BENN was born on 10 May 1872 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA, died on 10 Jan 1934 in Olympia, Thurston Co., WA at age 61, and was buried on 13 Jan 1934 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA, Fern Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Unknown Person

QUESTION: What was the name of the first wife of Edmund Burke Benn.

Edmund next married Daisy MILES, daughter of Isaac Oscar MILES and Catherine DORLAND, on 20 Jun 1900.

General Notes:
Daisy Miles

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Daisy (Miles) Benn?
Individual: Benn, Daisy
Social Security #: 536-46-0318
Issued in: Washington
Birth date: Aug 13, 1878
Death date: Mar 15, 1966
ZIP Code of last known residence: 98382
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Sequim, Washington
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 21, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.20336.134]

3753 F vii. Leta BENN was born on 24 Jan 1884 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA, died on 5 Dec 1974 in Woodland, Yolo Co., CA at age 90, and was buried in Dec 1974 in Los Gatos, Santa Clara Co., CA.

General Notes:
Leta Benn

SSN:
Individual: Brasfield, Leta
Social Security #: 563-66-4443
Issued in: California
Birth date: Jan 24, 1884
Death date: Dec 1974
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 95695
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Woodland, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 21, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.30668.179]

Leta married Raymond Aron BRASFIELD, son of Unknown BRASFIELD and Unknown CLARK,.

1967. Frances REDMAN was born about 1851 in Iowa and died on 17 Apr 1871 about age 20.

General Notes:
Frances Redman

BIRTH: Abt. 1851 in Iowa.

RECOLLECTIONS:
Frances Redman married Marcellus Joseph Luark, 9 Feb 1867 in Grays Harbor Co., Washington;
(Sources: 1) Grays Harbor Marriages, 1855 - 1894; LDS # 6110954 p. 41 and 42) "Living Pioneers of Washington," by Professor George Meany, pub. by Seattle Genealogical Society 1995, p. 153, - repository Denver Public Library, call no. G 929.1797 M462Li. The material in this book is from newspaper columns that originally appeared in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer).

She died 17 Apr 1871 in most likely Grays Harbor co.; Source: Meany book.

Frances had 1 son, Justin Patterson LUARK b. abt 1871 who apparently survived.

The Meany book makes no mention of her husband re-marrying after her death.
(Furnished by Mary E. Palmer)

DEATH: Probably in Grays Harbor, WA

Frances married Marcellus Joseph LUARK on 9 Feb 1867 in Grays Harbor Co., WA.

General Notes:
Sarah Ann Henthorn

CENSUS: Appears in the 1860 census of Monroe Co., OH as Sarah A., age 2.

This person might have been, Sarah Ann Henthorn, who married Raleigh Yoho.

Census: 1910 in Marshall Co., WV, Franklin District, 185 186 on Pine Ridge Road
Sarah Yoho, 48, mother of 4, 3 living, b. in WV, father born in WV,
mother born in WV, cannot read or write
Mary Gatts, daughter, 24, Marital status = W, mother of 4, 4 living,
born in WV, father born in WV, mother born in WV, cannot read or write
Frank Yoho, son, 21, single, b. WV, farm laborer, 4 months unemployed,
rented house
Lizzie Yoho, GD, 10, single, b. WV, father b. WV, mother, b. WV
James Yoho, GS, 6, single, b. WV, father b. WV, mother, b. WV
Willie Yoho, GS, 3, single, b. WV, father, b. WV, mother, b. WV
Lulu Yoho, GD, 1 3/12, single, b. WV, father, b. WV, mother, b. WV
Charles Henthorn, bro, 34, single, b. WV, father, b. WV, mother, b. WV
farm laborer, 3 months unemployed, cannot read or write

Problem: Who were the parents of Sarah Ann Henthorn? Could they have been Elijah and Nancy Henthorn who were living in Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH 206-205 at the time of the 1870 census? They had a daughter, Sarah A., age 11, which would make her date of birth, Abt 1859. Rolly Yoho was also born in 1859.

Sarah married Raleigh YOHO, son of William J. YOHO {JGFF-XG} and Mary YOHO {JGFD-LL}, on 21 Jan 1884 in Marshall Co., WV. Raleigh was born in 1859 in Virginia.

General Notes:
Raleigh (Rolly) Yoho

AKA: Raleigh Yoho was probably known as, Rolly or Rollo.

MARRIAGE: Raleigh Yoho, son of William and Mary Yoho, born in 1859, married on 21 Jan 1844 Sarah Ann Henthorn of Monroe Co., OH, in Marshall Co., WV., Book C, page 267. He was 24 and she was 23. Information furnished by Denver C. Yoho, also found in Finnicum and Briggs. Information furnished by Betty Cronin indicates that his name was listed as, Rolla and that there was no writing on the minister return. Ray Alfred Stewart read his name as Rollo.

General Notes:
William Henry Shaw

RESIDENCES: The William Shaw family lived on a farm in the area of Benwood, OH

LAND: In 1929 heirs sold the mineral rights to property they had inherited.
At an unspecified date, William Shaw signed a Quit Claim deed to Mary Jane Shaw. In 1995 John G. Shaw, son of William H. Shaw got a Quit Claim deed from Mary Jane's grandson and granddaughter. John G. Shaw and Shirley J. (Keevert) Craib have a Quit Claim deed for the 8 3/4th acres. This land is in the middle of nowhere according to Shirley Craib. As of 1995, approximately 20 trees had been cut by someone in the last 2-5 years. About 10 trees remain.
(Source: Deed Book Volume 100, page 72; Parcel No. 09 07005; Section 9, Twp. 3, Range 4 - furnished by Shirley Craib)

General Notes:
John G. Shaw

LAND: In 1929 heirs sold the mineral rights to property they had inherited.
At an unspecified date, William Shaw signed a Quit Claim deed to Mary Jane Shaw. In 1995 John G. Shaw, son of William H. Shaw got a Quit Claim deed from Mary Jane's grandson and granddaughter. John G. Shaw and Shirley J. (Keevert) Craib have a Quit Claim deed for the 8 3/4th acres. This land is in the middle of nowhere according to Shirley Craib. As of 1995, approximately 20 trees had been cut by someone in the last 2-5 years. About 10 trees remain.
(Source: Deed Book Volume 100, page 72; Parcel No. 09 07005; Section 9, Twp. 3, Range 4 - furnished by Shirley Craib)

1993. Julia Ann SHAW was born on 6 Sep 1883 and died on 13 Jan 1965 at age 81.

General Notes:
James Mellott

SPOUSE: James Mellott was the 2nd husband of Julia Ann Shaw.

1994. Charles Nathan SHAW was born on 7 Aug 1871 in Salem Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 18 Feb 1922 in Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH at age 50, and was buried in Feb 1922 in Laings, Monroe Co., OH, Presbyterian Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles Nathan Shaw

PARENTS: John W. Shaw and Julia Anne Henthorn

SPOUSE: Charles Nathan Shaw was the 2nd husband of Margaret E. Affolter.

Charles married Margaret E. AFFOLTER, daughter of Jacob AFFOLTER II and Margaret PALMER, on 1 Jun 1901 in Ohio. Margaret was born on 27 Apr 1866 in Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 22 Aug 1922 at age 56, and was buried in Aug 1922 in Laings, Monroe Co., OH, Presbyterian Cemetery.

General Notes:
Margaret E. Affolter

SPOUSE: Margaret E. Affolter was first married to Elmer E. Pyles.

+ 3759 F i. Clara Bell SHAW was born on 23 Nov 1901 and died on 28 Nov 1985 at age 84.

1998. Sherman STEVENS was born on 12 Dec 1865 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 4 Mar 1951 in Vernon Co., MO at age 85, and was buried in May 1951 in Schell City, Vernon Co., MO, Greenlawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sherman Stevens

RECOLLECTIONS: Sherman Stevens, who was known as Uncle Sherman, had a slight bow in his back. Older family members said this was caused by carrying is brother, Isaac, who could not walk, on his back.
(Furnished by Tom Stevens)

CHILDREN: Sherman Stevens had two sons and no further descendants.

MARRIAGE: 25 Dec 1905/1906, CFA II, p. 431

Sherman married Martha Alice APPLEGATE, daughter of Ebenezer APPLEGATE and Emily Frances WALKER, on 25 Dec 1905 in Schell City, Vernon Co., MO. Martha was born on 21 Jul 1878 in Henry Co., MO and died on 15 Dec 1965 in El Dorado Springs, Cedar Co., MO at age 87.

3765 M i. Edgar STEVENS was born on 2 Sep 1907 in Schell City, Vernon Co., MO.

3766 M ii. Lloyd Leon STEVENS was born on 12 May 1909 in Schell City, Vernon Co., MO.

1999. Grant STEVENS was born on 18 Dec 1867 in Henry Co., MO, died about 19 Jun 1949 in Henry Co., MO about age 81, and was buried in Jun 1949 in Urich, Henry Co., MO, Hickory Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Grant Stevens

BURIAL: Jun 1949 at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Urich, Henry Co., MO

DEATH: 20 Jun 1949, CFA II, p. 431

Grant married Norah CARVER, daughter of Noah CARVER and Narcissus UNKNOWN, on 28 Dec 1898 in Clinton, Henry Co., MO. Norah was born on 7 Nov 1877 in Lawrence Co., MO, died on 16 Jan 1947 in Clinton, Henry Co., MO at age 69, and was buried in Jan 1947 in Urich, Henry Co., MO, Hickory Grove Cemetery.

3768 F ii. Mary Violet STEVENS was born on 14 Jan 1908 in Hartwell, Henry Co., MO.

2000. Charles STEVENS was born on 1 Nov 1869 in Urich, Henry Co., MO, died on 30 Dec 1951 in Nevada, Vernon Co., MO at age 82, and was buried about 1 Jan 1952 in Schell City, Vernon Co., MO, Greenlawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles Stevens

BIRTH: 1 Nov 1869, near Urich, Henry Co., MO, CFA II, p. 429-429.

OCCUPATION: Farmer

AKA: Charles Stevens in CFA II, p. 431; Charlie Stevens by Tom Stevens

BIOGRAPHY:
In sharp contrast to the travels of his father, William Stevens (1819-1891), and grandfather, John C. Wright (1811-1890), Charlie Stevens did not migrate. Born near Urich, MO, southeast of Kansas City on 1 Nov 1869, he spent his first forty years within a few miles of his birthplace.

The prolonged illness and early death of Melissa Stevens (Charlie's mother) seemed to break up the Stevens family, when coupled with the presence in the home of a new stepmother who seemed singularly hostile to the Stevens boys. There also seems to have been little contact with John Conger Wright and his family near Centerville, IA. Accordingly, Charlie's stories and life were centered around his early days in Henry county.

He married Lillie May Clark on 24 Oct 1894 at Urich, Vernon Co., MO and they began their family there.

Early in their 57 year marriage, Charlie and Lillie bought an 80 acre farm a mile south of Hartwell, MO. Ducks abounded and brought a dollar a piece at the market. Using a single-shot shotgun, Charlie killed ducks to make payments on their new farm.

In early 1918, Charlie rented two boxcars and they loaded their livestock and equipment at Hartwell, MO. With livestock in one car and tools and furniture in the other, they traveled in bitter cold weather to Schell City, about 65 miles south, where they began a new life.

They raised a family of two daughters, Gertrude and Isa, and one son, Glenn, while battling drought, Army worms, and tornadoes. Each spring brought a new burst of optimism to the small family, which spent most of its years about twenty miles northeast of Nevada, MO. Charlie farmed a small acreage with horses. A typical general farmer, he raised hogs, chickens, row crops and small grains, had an orchard and always milked a cow or two. Food filled the table and money seemed not to find a home at Stevens.

Charlie loved to fish and hunt small game. A crack shot, he also enjoyed the squirrels and rabbits he brought to the table. An extremely personable fellow, he enjoyed debates with friends and neighbors, especially about the Bible, which he seemed to know very well. He loved to play Pitch, as did his brothers, and the love of the game carried to his great-grandsons.

Charlie wielded an ax with great authority and could keep a constant stream of chips in the air. A wood chip blinded him in one eye and it was no problem for years. But it became necessary to remove the eye. Glenn Stevens, his son, recalls that he went to Charlie's the day the doctor chose to do the removal. No anesthetic was given. Glenn did not actually see the removal, but the doctor stopped to talk with him on the way out, commenting on the toughness Charlie showed. Two days later, Charlie plowed his corn.

In another instance, Glenn recalled that they found rats in the corn crib. They had to go. So, he and his dad went into the crib with clubs and a shovel. As they shoveled the corn, the rats ran out and were killed. Cold weather caused Charlie to wear an overcoat. One rat ran up under it. Charlie paused, caught the rat in his coat with one hand, squeezed it to death and went on shoveling.

While he rarely went to church, Charlie's favorite song in later years was "Love Lifted Me." He could be heard singing it as he carefully tended his garden. It would be interesting to know how he would react today if he knew that four of his great-grandchildren graduated from Bible college and are in some facet of ministry.

Charlie Stevens died on 30 Dec 1951 at Nevada, Vernon Co., MO and was buried at the Greenlawn Cemetery, Schell City, Vernon Co., MO.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 428-429, written by C. Tom Stevens - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Charles married Lillie May CLARK, daughter of Charles Franklin CLARK and Almira BROOKS, on 24 Oct 1894 in Urich, Henry Co., MO. Lillie was born on 18 Jul 1875 in Johnson Co., MO, died on 21 May 1954 in Nevada, Vernon Co., MO at age 78, and was buried in May 1954 in Schell City, Vernon Co., MO, Greenlawn Cemetery.

3770 F i. Gertrude Leona STEVENS was born on 6 May 1896 in Hartwell, Henry Co., MO, died on 23 Sep 1985 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO at age 89, and was buried in Sep 1985 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Greenlawn Cemetery.

Gertrude married Irwin Delos SWAN, son of Theodore D. SWAN and Susan UNKNOWN, on 6 Aug 1918 in Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., KS. Irwin was born on 1 Mar 1898 in Illinois, died on 13 Jul 1981 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO at age 83, and was buried in Jul 1981 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Greenlawn Cemetery.

+ 3771 F ii. Isa Pearl STEVENS was born on 26 Apr 1898 in Hartwell, Henry Co., MO and died on 11 Jan 1988 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA at age 89.

+ 3772 M iii. Glenn Monroe STEVENS was born on 6 May 1906 in Hartwell, Henry Co., MO, died on 15 Apr 1997 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO at age 90, and was buried in Apr 1997 in Harwood, Vernon Co., MO, Blue Mound Cemetery.

2001. John STEVENS was born on 7 Nov 1872 in Henry Co., MO, died on 13 Feb 1951 in Clinton, Henry Co., MO at age 78, and was buried in Feb 1951 in Clinton, Henry Co., MO, Englewood Cemetery.

John married Della WILSON on 31 Oct 1900. Della was born on 20 Jun 1883 near Urich, Henry Co., MO, died on 16 Nov 1968 at age 85, and was buried in Nov 1968 in Clinton, Henry Co., MO, Englewood Cemetery.

2002. William STEVENS was born on 9 Aug 1875 in Henry Co., MO, died on 5 Jun 1963 in Sharron Twp., Appanoose Co., IA at age 87, and was buried in Jun 1963 in Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Chapel.

General Notes:
William Stevens

MARRIAGE: William Stevens, 19, to Ella McCoy, 20, 22 Apr 1894 at Appanoose Co., IA; Book 12, p. 32
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: Sedan, IA

CEMETERY: Sharon Chapel Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA

William married Ella Mc_COY, daughter of Mitchell Mc_COY and Cyrena EDDY, on 22 Apr 1894 in Appanoose Co., IA. Ella was born on 2 Mar 1874 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 12 Nov 1941 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA at age 67, and was buried in Nov 1941 in Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Chapel.

General Notes:
Ella McCoy

NAME-CONFLICT: Elda, Ellda (Ella was listed on her marriage records.) Elda McCoy in CFA II, p. 431.

2004. John L. WRIGHT was born on 13 Apr 1860 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 14 Jul 1949 in San Leandro, Alameda Co., CA at age 89, and was buried in Jul 1949 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS.

General Notes:
John L. Wright

RESIDENCES: Centerville, IA; Urich area, Henry Co., MO; 1921 Dodge City, Ford Co., KS; Colorado; Gardner Boulevard, San Leandro, CA

BIOGRAPHY:
It is not known just when John L. Wright arrived in the Urich area in Henry County, Missouri, but it was prior to 1880. In 1880 he and his future brother-in-law, James Bollar Gillilan had their picture taken.

Mary A. Gillilan was born in Henry County, Missouri on 7 September 1859, the daughter of James Thomas and Amanda McClung Gillilan, and grew to adulthood in that area. She and John L. Wright, born in Centerville, Iowa 13 Apr 1860, were married in Henry County, [MO] on 21 February 1883. They lived in the Urich area until about the turn of the century when they moved to Dodge City, Kansas.

When the railroad was built near Grand River in the Urich area, the town of Urich was moved to the railroad location. The land for the present town was purchased from J.L. Wright and J.T. McClung who was a double cousin of Mary Gillilan Wright. The first lots were sold in July 1885, part of which was called the Wright Addition. Lots were sold for from $5.00 to $15.00 per lot. Immediately after the sale of the lots, the town began to move to the new location.

In August, R.J. Hurley purchased land for the R.J. Hurley Lumberyard, and Power of Attorney was made for James T. McClung and wife, Elizzie, John L. Wright and wife, Mary, "to bargain sell upon such terms as may seem to him best, all the interest we have in any or all the lots in the Town of Urich in Henry County, Missouri." Dated July 8, 1885. This property was purchased by James T. Gillilan (father of Mary) in 1860 and owned by him until his death in 1877.

R.J. Hurley of Bates County bought several lots in 1885 from John L. and Mary A. Wright for the sum of $585.00.

John and Mary had three children: Lela Ethel, born 26 Jul 1886 at Urich and died 5 Dec 1986, just past her 100th birthday. Omer Gillilan Wright, born 5 Oct 1890 at Urich and died 15 Nov 1964 in Ogden, Utah. Gladys Wynne born 4 July 1892 at Urich, and died 10 September 1972 in San Leandro, California.

John and Mary moved from Urich to Dodge City, Kansas in 1898, where they lived many years before moving to Colorado for sometime, and in the early 1940's they moved to San Leandros, California. This is where John L. and Mary died, although they are buried in Dodge City, Kansas.

Lela Ethel first married George H. Partridge, and in this marriage she had two children: Jewell Delida and John Lowell. Shortly after the birth of these children, she and Mr. Partridge were divorced. She later married Fletcher King Parks, and he adopted her two children. Mr. Parks is buried in the Urich, Missouri Cemetery, and Ethel is buried in Oakland, California.

Omer G. married Ruby Ethel Jones. They had three children: John Vernon, Frances Carol, and Omer Gerald. Omer and Ruby lived many years in Odgen, Utah, and this is where Omer died.

Gladys W. married Leon Barron Young, and their children were: Corenne Hope and Kenton Boyne. Gladys and Leon died in San Leandro, California, and [were] buried in that area.

This family lived for many years on Gardner Boulevard in San Leandro, California, however when I attempted to contact them in 1994, I could find no trace of them in that area. Unfortunately, all contact with them has been lost.
(Source: author unknown - furnished by Tom Stevens who may have been the author)

John married Mary A. GILLILAN, daughter of James Thomas GILLILAN and Amanda Mc_CLUNG, on 21 Feb 1883 in Urich, Henry Co., MO. Mary was born on 7 Sep 1859 in Henry Co., MO, died in San Leandro, Alameda Co., CA, and was buried in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS.

General Notes:
Mary A. Gillilan

COMMENT: Middle initial, "A." from sale of lots to R.J. Hurley in 1885.

RECOLLECTIONS:
Aunt Mary and Uncle John [Wright] were delightful people. Aunt Mary was a rather tall lady, nice looking, and always perfectly groomed. She was a "no-nonsense" type of lady, but she also had a wonderful sense of humor, and [was] always pleasant and felt the world was [a] good place to live. She lived a long and health[y] life passing away in her 96th year. She was living with her daughter, Ethel, in San Leandro, [CA]. One morning after having her breakfast, she said she thought she would take a nap. The nap was a permanent one, she did not wake up. She lived her life to the fullest, and left it in the same way.
(Source: author unknown - furnished by Tom Stevens)

+ 3781 F i. Lela Ethel WRIGHT was born on 26 Jul 1886 in Urich, Henry Co., MO, died on 5 Dec 1986 at age 100, and was buried in Dec 1986 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

+ 3782 M ii. Omer Gillilan WRIGHT was born on 5 Oct 1890 in Urich, Henry Co., MO and died on 15 Nov 1964 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT at age 74.

+ 3783 F iii. Gladys Wynne WRIGHT was born on 4 Jul 1892 in Urich, Henry Co., MO and died on 10 Sep 1972 in San Leandro, Alameda Co., CA at age 80.

2005. Margaret Nancy WRIGHT was born on 7 Feb 1863 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 13 Dec 1961 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS at age 98, and was buried in Dec 1961 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS, Elmwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Margaret Nancy Wright

AKA: Maggie

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

RESIDENCES: Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1921, Margaret Wright Bybee of Chanute, KS.

Margaret married Thomas Ignatius BYBEE, son of Robert L. BYBEE and Mary M. MADDOX, on 15 Oct 1879 in Clinton, Henry Co., MO. Thomas was born on 24 Dec 1852 in Barren Co., KY, died on 4 Aug 1889 in Horse Cave, Hart, KY at age 36, and was buried in Aug 1889 in Horse Cave, Hart, KY, Horse Cave Cemetery.

General Notes:
Thomas Ignatius Bybee

AKA: Tom

RESIDENCES: Kentucky, Iowa, Missouri

OCCUPATION: Farmer

RESEARCHER: Jo Ann Lamb; 5325 El Trio Way; Orlando, FL 32808 worked on the Thomas Ignatius Bybee family.

3784 M i. Glen Hodgen BYBEE was born on 7 Jun 1881 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 30 Aug 1883 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 2.

+ 3785 M ii. Harvey Lock BYBEE was born on 29 Nov 1884 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died in San Joaquin, Fresno Co., CA, and was buried in Tracy, San Joaquin Co., CA, Tracy Cemetery.

+ 3786 F iii. Nellie Blanche BYBEE was born on 30 Mar 1886 in Clinton, Henry Co., MO, died on 5 Sep 1971 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS at age 85, and was buried in Sep 1971 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS, Elmwood Cemetery.

+ 3787 M iv. John Thomas BYBEE was born on 17 Jan 1889 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 8 Jul 1957 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS at age 68, and was buried in Jul 1957 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS, Elmwood Cemetery.

2006. James Madison WRIGHT was born on 27 Jul 1865 in Moulton, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 23 Dec 1953 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS at age 88, and was buried in Dec 1953 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS, Maple Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
James Madison Wright

EMIGRATION: Moved from Iowa/Missouri to Evening Shade, Arkansas before 1900 supposedly looking for lost Civil War gold.
(Furnished by Duane L. Jones)

CENSUS: 1900, in Kansas, Federal Census
CENSUS: 1905, in Kansas, State Census living in a rented house in Savonburg, KS (in southeast Kansas, near Chanute)
(Furnished by Duane L. Jones)

EMIGRATION: Moved to Dodge City, KS about 1910

OCCUPATION: Retired farmer

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1921, Dodge City, KS
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1951, 507 5th Avenue; Dodge City, KS
RESIDENCES: At the time of death, 611 W. Cedar, Dodge City, KS

DEATH: Trinity Hospital in Dodge City, KS

James married Mary Louise RHOADES, daughter of William M. RHOADES and Nannie KNIGHT, on 25 Apr 1891 in Clinton, Henry Co., MO. Mary was born on 19 Mar 1867 in Louisiana, Pike Co., MO, died on 22 Mar 1951 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS at age 84, and was buried in Mar 1951 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS, Maple Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Louise Rhoades

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: Died at Trinity Hospital, Dodge City, KS of a cerebral hemorrhage

+ 3788 F i. Lena Madge WRIGHT was born on 18 Feb 1892 in Appanoose Co., IA and died on 31 Mar 1981 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS at age 89.

+ 3789 F ii. Martha Josephine WRIGHT was born on 27 Sep 1893 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 10 Jul 1970 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS at age 76, and was buried in Jul 1970 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS, Maple Grove Cemetery.

3790 M iii. Chester Fern WRIGHT was born on 19 May 1896 in Clinton, Henry Co., MO and died on 10 Feb 1955 at age 58.

General Notes: NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of Chester and Bessie Wright.

Chester married Bessie CRANE on 20 May 1923. Bessie was born on 18 Oct 1902.

3791 M iv. Ewing Austin WRIGHT was born on 26 Aug 1898 in Evening Shade, , AR and died on 19 Jan 1942 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 43.

General Notes:
Ewing Austin Wright

PLACE: There are three places in Arkansas, named Evening Shade. In what county was this person born?

3792 F v. Thelma Nancy WRIGHT was born on 31 Dec 1903 in Savonburg, Allen Co., KS and died on 29 Nov 1930 at age 26.

Thelma married Maurice A. CARTER on 19 Jan 1925 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes: RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1921, Mary Wright McPherson of Golden City, MO.

General Notes:
Unknown McPherson

SPOUSE: Mr. McPherson was the second husband of Mary Elizabeth Wright.

General Notes:
Isabelle Wright

AKA: Belle

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1921, Isabelle Wright Gill of Kansas City.

General Notes:
Alice Wright

AKA: Alice and Allice

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1921, Alice Wright Warren of Savonburg, Allen Co., KS.

General Notes:
Clyde Warren

AKA: Surname listed as, Waren, in obituary of father-in-law, William Wright.

2014. Elizabeth Ellen WRIGHT was born on 25 Nov 1866 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 5 Dec 1956 at age 90, and was buried in Dec 1956 in Loveland, Larimer Co., CO, Loveland Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Ellen Wright

AKA: Ella

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

Elizabeth married Thomas Benton Mc_KEEHAN, son of Bazel Mc_KEEHAN and Mary RUSSELL, on 10 Mar 1898. Thomas was born on 16 May 1864 in Iowa, died on 13 Jan 1930 at age 65, and was buried in Jan 1930 in Loveland, Larimer Co., CO, Loveland Cemetery.

General Notes:
Thomas Benton McKeehan

PARENTS: Bazel McKeehan and Mary Russell

CONFLICT-PARENTS: Were his parents, Peter Russell McKeehan and Amanda Smith or Bazel McKeehan and Mary Russell?

AKA: Benton

MARRIAGE: Possibly in Appanoose Co., IA

OCCUPATION: Farmer

EMIGRATION: Moved to Colorado before 1 Sep 1906 when his son, Ralph Russel McKeehan was born.

RESIDENCES: Berthoud, Weld Co., CO; Loveland, Larimer Co., CO

+ 3810 F i. Alta Ethel Mc_KEEHAN was born on 26 Oct 1900 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 9 Jul 1994 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO at age 93, and was buried in Jul 1994 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO, Linn Grove Cemetery.

3811 F ii. Lillie Opel Mc_KEEHAN was born on 30 Aug 1902 in Iowa and died on 1 Aug 1904 at age 1.

General Notes:
Lillie Opel McKeehan

DEATH: It has been reported that she died on, 1 Aug 1904, from eating too many green apples.

NAME-CONFLICT: Opel; Opal; She was probably called, Opel.

+ 3812 M iii. Paul Benton Mc_KEEHAN was born on 18 May 1904 in Iowa and was buried in Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA, Red Bluff Cemetery.

+ 3813 M iv. Ralph Russell Mc_KEEHAN was born on 1 Sep 1906 in Colorado and died on 27 May 1995 at age 88.

2015. Tabitha Mellissa WRIGHT was born on 7 Nov 1869 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 31 Dec 1951 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 82, and was buried in Jan 1952 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Tabitha Mellissa Wright

AKA: She may have been called, Bithe.

RELATIONSHIP: Rebecca Daniels married William Mellotte McCoy. Her sister, Sophia married Reuben Wright. The daughter of Sophia and Reuben Wright, Tabitha Mellissa Wright married, Gilbert McCoy who was the son of Thomas McCoy and Margaret Jane Jones Walker.
(Furnished by Dortha Walters and Joyce Posey and modified by Robert Guilinger)

CEMETERY: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Cincinnati, IA. This cemetery is located a mile or so west of the small town of Cincinnati, IA which is west of Centerville, IA.

Tabitha married Gilbert Mc_COY, son of Thomas Mc_COY and Margaret Jane JONES, on 29 Feb 1892 in Appanoose Co., IA. Gilbert was born on 25 Jun 1869 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 21 Jan 1926 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 56, and was buried in Jan 1926 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Gilbert McCoy

MARRIAGE: Gilbert McCoy, 22, to Pitha M. Wright, 22, 29 Feb 1892 in Appanoose Co., IA; Book 11, p. 100
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1900, in Appanoose Co., IA, 228/229
Gilbert McCoy, b. Jun 1869, 30, 8 yrs married, IA, OH, IA
Tabitha, wife, b. Nov 1869, 30, 4 children, 3 living IA, OH, OH
Lena, dau, b. Oct 1894, 5, IA, IA, IA
Iva H., dau, b. Jan 1897, 3 IA, IA, IA
Bessie D., dau, b. Jan 1900, 4/12 IA, IA, IA
[Note: If this census indicated that the mother of Gilbert was born in IA, it is in conflict with information found elsewhere that she was born in KY.]
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

CEMETERY: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: MC COY; GILBERT; 1869 - 1926; TABITHA M.; 1869 - 1951; RUBY DAU; * 1911*; Also smaller stones, flat to the ground, for both Gilbert and Tabitha, on either side of the upright stone.
Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: photo furnished by Patricia Else)

3814 F i. Nellie Mina Mc_COY was born on 11 Jan 1893 in Iowa and died on 9 Aug 1893 in Iowa.

3815 F ii. Lena Madge Mc_COY was born on 9 Oct 1894 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 27 Apr 1989 at age 94, and was buried in Apr 1989 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lena Madge McCoy

RESIDENCES: Lived in a nursing home, Carlisle Care Center, 8th and Cole, Carlisle, IA.

SSN:
Individual: Lapham, Lena
Social Security #: 495-52-3202
Issued in: Missouri
Birth date: Oct 9, 1894
Death date: Apr 27, 1989
ZIP Code of last known residence: 50315
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Des Moines, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 29, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.4750.166]

Lena married George Francis LAPHAM on 1 Jan 1916. George was born on 20 Jul 1885, died on 18 Jul 1978 at age 92, and was buried in Jul 1978 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
George Francis Lapham

AKA: Probably called, Frank

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the union of George Francis Lapham and Lena Madge McCoy.

CEMETERY: LENA MADGE; MCCOY; OCT. 9, 1894; APR. 27, 1989; LAPHAM; GEO. FRANCIS; JULY 20, 1885; JULY 18, 1978
[An Interesting 4 piece stone with a flower urn in the middle.]
Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: photo furnished by Patricia Else)

SSN:
Individual: Lapham, George
Social Security #: 490-66-1963
Issued in: Missouri
Birth date: Jul 20, 1885
Death date: Jul 1978
Residence code: Missouri
ZIP Code of last known residence: 65337
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
La Monte, Missouri
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 29, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.4749.169]

+ 3816 F iii. Eva Effie Mc_COY was born on 15 Jan 1897 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 29 Oct 1977 at age 80, and was buried in Oct 1977 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 3817 F iv. Bessie Buel Mc_COY was born on 21 Jan 1900 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 22 Aug 1953 at age 53, and was buried in Aug 1953 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 3818 M v. Gilbert Mc_Clellen Mc_COY was born on 5 Dec 1901 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 12 Aug 1981 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 79, and was buried in Aug 1981 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

3819 F vi. Mary Olive Mc_COY was born on 5 Dec 1908 in Iowa, died on 20 Oct 1963 in Iowa at age 54, and was buried in Oct 1963 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Mary married John Stewart VERRIER on 6 Jan 1934. John was born in 1902, died about 1992 about age 90, and was buried about 1992 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Stewart Verrier

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of John Stewart Verrier and Mary
McCoy.

MARRIAGE: John Stewart Verrier married 2nd, Ida Hahn Willman on 30 Dec 1967.

CEMETERY: VERRIER; MARY MC COY; 1908 - 1963; JOHN S; 1902 -
Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: photo furnished by Patricia Else)

QUESTION: Is this the SSDI record for John Stewart Verrier? If so, the date of
birth and death is known.
SSN:
Individual: Verrier, John
Social Security #: 478-07-2092
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Sep 17, 1902
Death date: Mar 12, 1993
ZIP Code of last known residence: 86336
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Sedona, Arizona
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 29, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.130415.80]

3820 F vii. Ruby Gladys Mc_COY was born on 1 Jan 1910 in Iowa, died on 9 Mar 1910 in Iowa, and was buried in Mar 1910 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

2016. John Albert WRIGHT was born on 5 Jan 1874 in Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, died on 3 Oct 1948 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 74, and was buried in Oct 1948 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Albert Wright

RESIDENCES: Cincinnati R. 2, Cincinnati, IA

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Family attended the Methodist Church, Cincinnati, IA

OCCUPATION: Farmer, after John Albert Wright's death the farm was sold to Ted Corder.

Census: 1900, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp.
John A. Wright, head, Jan 1875, 25, married 5 years, IA OH OH, farmer,
owned farm with mortgage
Mary M., wife, Nov 1877, 22, 2 children both living, IA OH MO
Ora O., dau, Oct 1896, 3, IA; Reuben C., son, Feb 1900, 3/12, IA
[Note: Birth dates of John and Mary don't agree with dates listed elsewhere.]
(Furnished by Dortha Walters)

DEATH: 3 Oct 1948, at his home 3 miles south of Cincinnati, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
(Furnished by Dortha Walters to Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS:
About 1906 the family moved to southern Missouri, later to Kansas, then to Colorado. Because of the serious illness of a young son in 1911, the family returned to Iow and settled on a farm in the Zoar vicinity. After two years, they bought a farm near Cincinnati, [IA] in the Mayflower school district, where most of the children attended the rural school and high school at Cincinnati. All, except three of the children who grew to adulthood, were school teachers.

In our large family, each had plenty to do. We farmed, had our own thrashing macinine - powered by a steam engine, of course, sawed lumber, and oh yes, made sorghum molasses. What a sticky mess! Neighbors sometimes brought cane for us to make into molasses for them. The taffy and popcorn balls were favorite treats for the kids during the autumn and winter.
(Source: Written by Lola Patterson in History of Appanoose County Iowa, page 315 - furnished by Paul Patterson)

DEATH: Book 1, p. 32, Appanoose Co., IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS: Wild Hogs Were Cause of People Climbing Trees
E.A. [sic J.A.] Wright living on Cincinnati R. 2 [Iowa] has an interesting story to tell of incidents handed down by his parents and grandparents concerning early days. [Note: The first line was in error. It should read, "J.A. Wright for John Albert Wright." REH] He furnishes the following:

I see you have been wanting to hear some stories about some of the earliest settlers in Appanoose county. I will try to give a true story concerning this matter just as I remember it and that which has been handed down to me by my parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Wright, and grandparents.

My grandfather John C. Wright's family came here when father was seven years old, in the year of 1847, which has been 86 years ago. My great-grandfather, Jesse McElroy came a few years before but I do not know the date; however, it was long before Centerville, [IA] was begun or heard of.

The first store built in Centerville was a log building west of Wooden's bank and near by where the Lowrey store now stands. It was several years before the town was started and probably several years after that before the newspaper was begun, but I am sure that it was taken by my grandfather at the time, or within a short while after it was first published as the "Citizen."

The early settlers didn't have much money, but they didn't need very much because in that day there were little taxes [t]o pay. My grandfather was a cooper; he could make good oak barrels and sell them for $1.00 each. I don't say he always got a dollar, because money was so scarce, but it he didn't he could trade them for something else he needed.

There were four boys, including my father, who learned to tan deer hides and plait in large cattle whips. Father learned to be a good cattle driver while very young and helped drive ten or twelve yoke of oxen to a 22-in. breaking plow and also helped turn the prairie over not far from where Centerville now stands; they sometimes turned under hazlebrush four or five feet high, but of course they didn't expect to raise much the first year on that kind of breaking. However, by the second year it could be put in good shape.

When Grandfather Wright first came here he settled in what is now known as the Beggs farm, about six miles west of Moulton and about one-half mile west of the south end of the Old Goose Lake where they remained for a period of two or three years, because of having the chills and ague so bad they let that place go back and settled on part of the old farm now owned by Dave Daniels, which is about four miles southeast of Centerville. He lived on that place and owned it until he died.

The Old Goose lake which I previously mentioned was much deeper in their time than it was when I can first remember it; it had a ridge around the edge two or three feet high. No white man ever knew how it got there but some of the earliest settlers thought that it might have been done by the wild hogs.

The early settlers went through many hardships, they had to go to Keokuk to mill, which was a very long trip and was generally accompanied with much grief. Many times on these trips they would be caught in storms, rivers and creeks would be out of banks, which would detain them, and many times teams would run off. These stories which our folks told, sounded funny to us kids.

The Wild Hogs

At first there were signs left everywhere by the Indians, wild game, turkey, geese, ducks, etc. Also the prairie wolf and the wild hog, which was very different from our tame hogs. They were not considered good for food and some of them were the most dangerous things to meet without one had a good gun; they could not be tamed and if penned up for awhile, they wouldn't eat or do any good. Many stories we heard of them chasing people up trees, running dogs, and when a dog saw a herd of them he would run for his master, who had to immediately climb a tree and remain there until the herd had gone.

The ponds, lakes and streams had plenty of fish which were very easy to catch. It was sometimes impossible to get anything to make bread out of, and father said they had to eat hominy and dried venison only, for a while. Some will remember that they didn't have good guns then as now; an old flint-lock rifle or a long barreled rifle, using caps, was used.

I guess I should have mentioned that all our folks came from Ohio. The Wrights came by boat to Keokuk, then in a wagon the balance of the way. Grandfather Daniels' family drove clear through and just happened to take up and build on part of the same claim that our Grandfather Wright had relinquished back a few years before. Then father bought out the Daniels' heirs and we moved there when I was seven years old, where he lived until he sold out in 1900. It can be seen that both of the grandfathers lived on the same farm.

At the present time the folks have all moved away to Oklahoma, Colorado, Arkansas, Missouri and other places except Wm. Stevens of near Sedan, Mrs. Clara McCreary of Centerville, and the writer of this article.

We have a few old relics including Grandfather Wright's old cooper ads, which I suppose is considerably over 100 years old, and also some old papers, receipts, deeds, etc., dating back to the early times.

I used to know, where many of the old roads were, also including the old Mormon ford across the Chariton river, but such things did not concern me then in the least. So I'm not sure that I could locate them now since so many changes have been made.

The old Wright cemetery, which is about three miles southeast of Centerville near the Hawkeye school by the Brannon crossing has been much neglected. All of the Wrights's grandparents are buried there, besides many others of the family, together with lots of old settlers. It has been so neglected that several old graves cannot be located.

But readers, "Will you stop for a moment and think of the future?" What about 86 years from now? But we cannot tell about the future.

I am sure glad to contribute these few lines, hoping it will reach many welcome readers. Also I can hardly wait to read other stories of the earliest settlers in Appanoose county.

Here's hoping the earliest settlers a good time, with none of the grief of the early days. The Iowegain, I'm sure, has served as a history of our county for our people since it was first edited and has been read by each family, also hoping that this article will help with its history, also thanking the editor for this opportunity.
(Source: Early Pioneer Stories, published by the Appanoose Genealogical Society, p. 31-32; originally published on Wednesday, 10 Jan 1934 in an issue of the Centerville Daily Iowegian & Citizen, Centerville, IA - furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: Wright Reunion
The second Wright reunion was held in the Centerville, [Iowa] City Park July 24, [1983].

A basket dinner was held at the noon hour.

Nineteen descendants of John A. and Mary A. Wright attended the morning services at the Methodist Church in Cincinnati where they had attended when they were growing up. They lived on a far south of Cincinnati, and the children attended the Mayflower rural school. They attended high school in Cincinnati.

Of the seven Wright children, six are still living. They are Ruth Patterson, Bertha Bauman, Mary Correll, Lola Patterson, Boyd Wright and Paul Wright.

Following the dinner, the afternoon was spent visiting, picture taking and reading letters from some who were unable to attend.

[Note: List of attendees and places of residence followed. REH]
(Source: unknown newspaper, hand dated 1983 - furnished by Tom Stevens)

COMMENT: Wright-Riggle Reunion Held
The Wright-Riggle reunion was held Saturday, June 15, 1991, at the Centerville, [Iowa] City Park.

Of the 11 children born to John A. and Mary A. Riggle Wright, five are deceased, and of the six remaining, five attended the reunion Saturday. Paul the youngest son, lives in Florida and could not be present. Those living are Ruth Patterson, Centerville; Bertha Bauman, Clio, Mich.; Mary Correll, Meadview, Ariz.; Boyd Wright, Cincinnati, [IA]; Paul Wright of Port Orange, Fla.; and Lola Patterson of Centerville, [IA].

The family lived south of Cincinnati in the Mayflower School district where they received their early education and later attended high school in Cincinnati. The majority became school teachers.

Paul Patterson, presided over a short business meeting and following the meeting, David Finley asked the blessing before the noontime meal.

During their "growing up" years the family attended the Methodist Church in Cincinnati. The family members who stayed until Sunday attended church services at the Methodist Church Sunday morning.

[Note: A list of attendees and places of residence followed. REH]
(Source: unknown newpaper, undated - furnished by Tom Stevens)

COMMENT: Wright-Riggle families hold reunion recently in Exline
The Wright/Riggle reunion was held at the Exline Community Center in Exline, [IA] on Saturday, June 19, [1993]. A basket dinner was shared at noon after John Bauman of Flint, Mich., asked the blessing. Of the descendants of John Albert Wright and Mary Almina Riggle Wright, six of their 11 children are living and were present at the reunion: Ruth Patterson, Lola Patterson, Boyd Wright, Bertha Bauman, Paul Wright and Mary Correll. They grew us in the Mayflower School District south of Cincinnati, [IA] and the majority of them became school teachers.

An acknowledgement was made of those relatives who have passed away since our last reunion two years ago. Special recognition was given to the oldest person attending, Ruth Patterson of the Centerville Care Center, who is 90 years old; the person coming the farthest, Paul Wright from Port Orange, Fla.; and the youngest person, 21-day-old Heidi Gottman of Cincinnati.

[Note: A list of attendees and places of residences appeared here. REH]

When John A. and Mary A. Wright's children were growing up they regularly attended the Methodist Church in Cincinnati, [IA]. Enough descendants chose to experience the worship service in this same church on Sunday morning following the reunion to fill four pews. After the worship service several enjoyed lunch at the Blue Bird in Centerville, where they were privileged to chat with another cousin and her husband who were unable to attend the reunion, Don and Wilma Lister of Centerville.

After an exciting weekend of renewing relationships and starting new ones, the Wright/Riggle family is looking forward to [the] next year's (sic) reunion on June 17, 1995.
(Source: Centerville Daily Iowegian & Citizen, Centerville, IA, hand dated 1993 - furnished by Tom Stevens)

John married Mary Almina RIGGLE, daughter of Finamore Cooper RIGGLE and Sarah Louise BRINEGAR, on 24 Dec 1895 in Appanoose Co., IA. Mary was born on 18 Nov 1879 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 23 Jan 1964 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 84, and was buried in Jan 1964 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Almina Riggle

BIRTH-DEATH: 18 Nov 1879 at the farm near Exiline, IA. Death on 23 Jan 1964 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Centerville, IA.
(Source: Daniels Family History - furnished by Paul Patterson)

CEMETERY: WRIGHT; MARY A.; 1879 - 1964; JOHN A.; 1874 - 1948 Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: photo furnished by Patricia Else)

+ 3821 F i. Ora Osie WRIGHT was born on 18 Oct 1896 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 18 Oct 1953 in Martinez, Contra Costa Co., CA at age 57, and was buried in Oct 1953 in El Cerrito, Contra Costa Co., CA, Sunset View Cemetery.

3822 M ii. Reuben Clarence WRIGHT was born on 1 Feb 1900 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 25 Apr 1926 in Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA at age 26, and was buried in Apr 1926 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Reuben Clarence Wright

DEATH: 25 Apr 1926 in a hospital in Iowa City, IA. Lola Patterson wrote that he was killed in a construction accident and was unmarried.
(Source: Daniels Family History - furnished by Paul Patterson)

CEMETERY: WRIGHT; Reuben C.; FEB. 1, 1900; APR. 25, 1926; NOT MY WILL; BUT THINE BE DONE; small oval photo at the top of the stone; Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: photo furnished by Patricia Else)

3823 M iii. Carl Finney WRIGHT was born on 4 Sep 1901 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 29 Mar 1903 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 1, and was buried in Apr 1903 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Carl Finney Wright

DEATH: 29 Mar 1903, near Cincinnati, IA
(Source: Daniels Family History - furnished by Paul Patterson)

CEMETERY: WRIGHT; CARL F.; 1901-1903 and JOHN O.; 1910-1914; ASLEEP IN JESUS,
Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: photo furnished by Patricia Else)

+ 3824 F iv. Eva Ruth WRIGHT was born on 8 Apr 1903 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 25 Oct 1999 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 96, and was buried on 29 Oct 1999 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lola Belle Wright

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1976, Centerville, IA

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Attended chuch at Hilltown

OCCUPATION: Teacher

ANNIVERSARY: 90th Birthday Celebration Held
A 90th birthday reception and card shower was held March 4, [1995] for Lola Patterson of Centerville, [IA] in the Drake Avenue Christian Church. There were approximately 90 guests.

Special poems were written for the occasion by Mary Klum and Ted Corder and were read by friends of Patterson. Words in honor of Patterson were given by Ruby Ramsey of Plano, a long time friend. The Rev. Carl Heien was master of ceremony and offered words and a blessing.

Refreshments were served by Janice Young of Plano, Alice Stepnoski of Centerville and Sherry Brown of Wellman. The servers were all nieces of Patterson. Ladies of the church also helped with refreshments.

Norma June Blyth of St. Paul, Minn., a niece of Patterson, was in charge of the guest book. Patterson's corsage was made by Cherie Finley of Woodbury, Minn., a grand-niece.
(Source: Centerville Daily Iowegian & Citizen, Centerville, IA, undated - furnished by Tom Stevens)

RESIDENCES: 309 S. 15th Street; Centerville, IA 52544 after the death of her husband.

RESIDENCES: As of July 1998 she had been residing in the Golden Oak Nursing Home in Centerville, IA for several months.

Lola married Clarence Glenn PATTERSON, son of James PATTERSON and Luella ROBINSON, on 8 Apr 1932 in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO. Clarence was born on 20 Nov 1904 in Dean, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 24 Apr 1973 in Dean, Appanoose Co., IA at age 68, and was buried in Apr 1973 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Clarence Glenn Patterson

AKA: Glenn Patterson; Clarence Glenn Patterson by Paul Patterson.

BIRTH-DEATH: Born 20 Nov 1904 near Dean, Appanoose Co., IA. Died 24 Apr 1973 near Dean, IA in a drowning accident.
(Source: Daniels Family History - furnished by Paul Patterson)

Problem: His birth date has been listed, as 4 Nov 1904. The tombstone reads, 20 Nov 1904.

RELATIONSHIP: Brothers, James Ernest and Glenn Patterson married sisters, Eva Ruth and Lola Belle Wright, respectively. It appears that it was a double marriage ceremony which took place on 8 Apr 1932 at Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO. (Furnished by Patricia Else)

RESIDENCES: Lived near the town of Dean, IA

OCCUPATION: Teacher at Hilltown school

CEMETERY: PATTERSON; LOLA; MAR. 9, 1905; GLENN; NOV. 20, 1904; APR. 24, 1973
Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: photo furnished by Patricia Else)

+ 3826 M vi. Boyd Omer WRIGHT was born on 3 Aug 1908 in Harper, Harper Co., KS.

3827 M vii. John Orville WRIGHT was born on 9 Nov 1910 in Colorado, died on 12 Feb 1914 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 3, and was buried in Feb 1914 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Orville Wright

DEATH: 12 Feb 1914 near Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA
(Source: Daniels Family History - furnished by Paul Patterson)

+ 3828 F viii. Bertha Mae WRIGHT was born on 9 Mar 1913 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA and died in Michigan.

+ 3829 M ix. David Arthur WRIGHT was born on 5 Mar 1915 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 14 Mar 1976 in Bloomfield, Davis Co., IA at age 61, and was buried on 17 Mar 1976 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 3830 M x. Paul (NMN) WRIGHT was born on 18 Mar 1917 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 3831 F xi. Mary WRIGHT was born on 22 Jul 1922 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

Clara married Alvah Edward Mc_CREARY, son of Thomas Mc_CREARY and Martha UNKNOWN, on 7 Dec 1892 in Appanoose Co., IA. Alvah was born about 1865.

General Notes:
Alvah Edward McCreary

MARRIAGE: Alvah McCreary, 27, to Clara Wright, 21, Dec. 7, 1892, Appanoose Co., IA; Book 11, p. 267
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

2023. Letha PAYNE died in Roswell, Chaves Co., NM and was buried in Arizona.

3833 M i. Frank LITTELL was born in Nebraska and died in Roswell, Chaves Co., NM.

3834 M ii. Paul LITTELL was born in Nebraska and died in 1996 in Roswell, Chaves Co., NM.

2026. Ruth P. PAYNE was born on 2 Nov 1891 in Rago, Kingman Co., KS, died on 16 Feb 1987 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK at age 95, and was buried on 20 Feb 1987 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ruth P. Payne

RESIDENCES: Family farm near Blackwell, Kay Co., OK

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of the Blackwell, OK, First United Methodist Church for more than 70 years.

ORGANIZATIONS: Member of Domestic Science Club for 76 years; Member of Bethel and Pomona granges for more than 65 years.

OBITUARY: Elledge funeral Friday
Mrs. Ruth P. Elledge, a life long resident of Blackwell, [OK], died at 2:13 a.m. Monday on the family farm northwest of Blackwell. She was 95.

The funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday in the First United Methodist Church. Rev. Danny Moss, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Blackwell IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Hackler-Porter Funeral HOme.

Mrs. Elledge was born Nov. 2, 1891 near Rago, KS. Her parents were William and Sarah Payne. Mr[s]. Elledge came to the Blackwell area as an infant when her father, William Payne, made the run Sept. 16, 1893 into the Cherokee Outlet.

At that time he staked the farm where she has made her home since 1893.

She married Ray P. Elledge Dec. 4, 1912 in the First United Methodist Church in Blackwell. She has been a member of the First United Methodist Church for more than 70 years and also a member of the Domestic Science Club for 76 years and Bethel and Pomona granges for more than 65 years.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Marvin (Wilma) Purdy of Blackwell; two sons, Harlan Elledge of the Veterans Center in Talihina, OK and Arthur Elledge of Oklahoma City; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray, Jan. 28, 1981, three brothers, two sisters and two great-grandchildren.

Memorials in her name may be made to the First United Methodist Church.
(Source: unknown newspaper, undated, included photograph - furnished by Tom Stevens)

Ruth married Ray ELLEDGE, son of James S. ELLEDGE and Jennie CLARK, on 4 Dec 1912 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK. Ray was born on 13 Sep 1898 in Perry, Pike Co., IL, died on 28 Jan 1981 in South Haven, Sumner Co., KS at age 82, and was buried in Feb 1981 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ray Elledge

OCCUPATION: Farmer

Problem: Was the burial at Mt. Olive Cemetery or I.O.O.F Cemetery in Blackwell, OK?

ANNIVERSARY: Open House is Planned
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Elledge will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with open house at their home, west of Blackwell, [OK], on Sunday, Dec. 2, [1962].

Friends and relatives are invited to call between the hours of 2 and 5 p.m. The couple request no gifts.

Hosts for the occasion will be their children, Mrs. and Mrs. Arthur Elledge of Oklahoma City; Mrs. and Mrs. Marvin (Wilma) Purdy of Oxford, Kans., and Mrs. and Mrs. Harlan Elledge of Blackwell, [OK].

Mr. and Mrs. Elledge were married on Dec. 4, 1912 and were the first couple to be married in the then ? Methodist church of Blackwell. They have resided near Blackwell all of their married life.
(Source: unknown newspaper, undated, included photograph - furnished by Tom Stevens)

+ 3839 M i. Arthur Raymond ELLEDGE was born in Nov 1913 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK and died in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

+ 3840 M ii. Harlan ELLEDGE was born on 30 Mar 1915 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK.

+ 3841 F iii. Wilma ELLEDGE was born on 12 Nov 1923 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK.

2031. John Sherid Mc_GREW was born on 10 Feb 1888 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 8 Aug 1964 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK at age 76, and was buried in Aug 1964 in Nardin, Kay Co., OK, Mount Olive Cemetery.

John married Ruth I. BROETZ, daughter of David L. BROETZ and Sarah R. KREHBIEL, on 15 Aug 1926 in Nardin, Kay Co., OK. Ruth was born on 8 Oct 1895 in Mound Ridge, Harvey Co., KS, died on 21 Jun 1966 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK at age 70, and was buried in Jun 1966 in Nardin, Kay Co., OK, Mount Olive Cemetery.

+ 3842 F i. Lela Mc_GREW was born on 11 May 1927 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK (Rural).

+ 3843 F ii. Thelma Irene Mc_GREW was born on 21 Jan 1929 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK, died on 29 Apr 1973 in Lincoln, Lincoln Co., KS at age 44, and was buried in Apr 1973 in Lincoln, Lincoln Co., KS, Lincoln Cemetery.

+ 3844 M iii. Lester John Mc_GREW was born on 16 Mar 1932 in Nardin, Kay Co., OK, died on 25 Nov 1984 in Derby, Sedgwick Co., KS at age 52, and was buried in Nov 1984 in Douglas, Fayette Co., KS, Douglas Cemetery.

+ 3845 F iv. Mary Ellen Mc_GREW was born on 24 Nov 1936 in Nardin, Kay Co., OK, died on 4 Sep 1985 in El Dorado, Butler Co., KS at age 48, and was buried in Sep 1985 in Sunset Lawn Cemetery.

2044. Electa TELFORD was born on 25 May 1851 in Bucyrus, Crawford Co., OH, died on 4 Nov 1916 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS at age 65, and was buried in Nov 1916 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS.

Electa married James Washington SOWERS, son of William SOWERS and Ann Matilda Adeline ROSE, on 2 Jul 1878 in Gardner, Johnson Co., KS. James was born on 13 May 1856 in Perry Co., OH, died on 3 Dec 1925 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS at age 69, and was buried in Dec 1925 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS.

General Notes:
James Washington Sowers

OCCUPATION: Newspaper editor

RELATIONSHIP: James Washington Sowers was first married to Electa Telford. He later married her sister, Eliza Telford.

3846 F i. Annabel SOWERS was born on 24 Sep 1881 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS and died on 25 Nov 1923 at age 42.

+ 3847 M ii. Don Conger SOWERS was born on 17 Feb 1883 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS, died on 19 Jul 1942 in Boulder, Boulder Co., CO at age 59, and was buried in Jul 1942 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS.

+ 3848 F iii. Lusetta SOWERS was born on 18 Jul 1885 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS, died on 22 Sep 1939 in Andover, Butler Co., KS at age 54, and was buried in Sep 1939 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS, Spring Hill Cemetery.

+ 3849 F iv. Ruth E. SOWERS was born on 13 May 1888 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS, died on 12 Sep 1946 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS at age 58, and was buried in Sep 1946 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS, Spring Hill Cemetery.

2045. William B. TELFORD was born 0055-Dec 1854 in Crawford Co., OH and died in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.

William married Martha L. M. STINSON in 1876 in Johnson Co., KS. Martha was born in 1854 and died in 1895 in Olathe, Johnson Co., KS at age 41.

2047. Ulysses Grant CONGER was born on 12 Oct 1872 in Nevada, Wyandot Co., OH and died on 19 Dec 1952 in Delaware, Delaware Co., OH at age 80.

Ulysses married Cora Vilnora DE_SELM on 1 Dec 1897 in Jerome, Union, OH. Cora was born on 25 Sep 1867 and died on 10 Apr 1931 in Delaware, Delaware Co., OH at age 63.

+ 3852 M i. James Abraham CONGER was born on 26 Jan 1899 in Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH and died on 2 Apr 1952 in Delaware, Delaware Co., OH at age 53.

3853 M ii. William Price CONGER was born on 9 May 1900 in Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH and died on 12 Jul 1922 at age 22.

3854 F iii. Helen Odessa CONGER was born on 26 May 1902 in Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH and died on 3 Jul 1963 at age 61.

2050. Herbert J. CONGER was born on 9 Nov 1873 in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., OH and died on 9 Mar 1956 at age 82.

General Notes:
Herbert J. Conger

RESIDENCES: Lived at Clyde
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 115 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
Cora Linniger

Problem: Was the surname, Linniger or Lininer? Both listed in CFA II.

+ 3855 M i. Neal Bundage CONGER was born in Oct 1897, died in Dec 1953 at age 56, and was buried in Dec 1953 in Walbridge, Wood Co., OH.

Herbert next married Ida H. RITTER, daughter of John RITTER and Elizabeth BURKHARDT,. Ida was born on 14 Jun 1884 in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., OH, died on 29 Oct 1973 at age 89, and was buried in Oct 1973 in Mc Pherson Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ida H. Ritter

SPOUSE: Ida H. Ritter was the second spouse of Herbert J. Conger.

+ 3857 M i. Harold D. CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1905 in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., OH and died on 16 Jun 1990 at age 84.

3862 M i. John Herbert CONGER was born on 13 Jan 1927 in Clyde, Sandusky Co., OH and died on 11 Apr 1997 at age 70.

General Notes:
John Herbert Conger

MILITARY: U.S. Army 1944-1945

OCCUPATION: Employee Counselor

RESIDENCES: N82-W-13514 #B-106; Fond du Lac Avenue; Menomonee Falls, WI

SSN:
Individual: Conger, John
Social Security #: 285-24-5237
Issued in: Ohio
Birth date: Jan 13, 1927
Death date: Apr 11, 1997
ZIP Code of last known residence: 92169
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
San Diego, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.105]

John married Grace Susan NIEVINSKI, daughter of Peter NIEVINSKI and Stella FALKOWSKI, on 1 Jul 1955 in Plymouth, Wayne Co., MI. Grace was born on 11 May 1930 in Weston, Dunn Co., WI.

General Notes:
Grace Susan Nievinski

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth occur?

2055. Aaron Denman CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1856 in Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa (near), died on 22 Oct 1935 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA at age 78, and was buried on 24 Oct 1935 in Searsboro, Poweshiek Co., IA, West Liberty Cemetery.

General Notes:
Aaron Denman Conger

PARENTS: William J. Conger and Mahala E. Bowers

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 10 Dec 1856 at Mahaska Co., IA or 10 Dec 1856, near Knoxville, IA per his obituary?

EDUCATION: Uncle Thomas Bowers took John Thomas, Aaron and William Conger to teach them the building trades when they were old enough to learn. John Thomas and Aaron followed the building business during useful lives.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 323 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Hedrick, IA, move to Grinnell, IA in 1912

OCCUPATION: Carpenter

CHILDREN-DEATH: Four children died in infancy

OBITUARY: FUNERAL OF AARON CONGER HELD THURSDAY

Aaron Denman Conger, 78 years old, passed away Tuesday, October 22, [1935] at 5:50 a.m., at his home at 317 Main street.

Mr. Conger had been a resident of Grinnell for the past 23 years.

He was born near Knoxville, Iowa, Dec. 10, 1856, the son of William and Mahala Bowers Conger, and followed the trade of a carpenter.

He was married June 4, 1893, to Nettie M. Miller, daughter of Enoch and Eliza Miller. They lived near Hedrick, Iowa, until 1912 when they moved to Grinnell.

About a year ago he was injured in a fall and had been an invalid since.

He is survived by his wife and three children, Bessie McGrew, Mrs. Ola Grovenburg, and Leslie Conger, all of Grinnell. Four children died in infancy.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon [24 Oct 1935] at 2 o'clock from the Smith Funeral Home with burial at the West Liberty cemetery, two and one-half miles southeast of Searsboro.
(Source: Obituary dated Oct. 25, 1935, posted to the Internet by Marilyn Holmes)

Aaron married Aneta Mae MILLER, daughter of Enoch MILLER and Eliza UNKNOWN, on 4 Jun 1893.

+ 3864 F ii. Ola Belle CONGER was born on 30 Oct 1899 in Hedrick, Keokuk Co., IA, died on 29 Nov 1969 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA at age 70, and was buried on 2 Dec 1969 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA, Hazelwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Leslie Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Denman Conger and Aneta M. Miller

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1969, Leslie Conger of Grinnell, IA

2056. William J. CONGER was born in Sep 1859 in Butler, Keokuk Co., IA and died on 4 Nov 1903 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA at age 44.

General Notes:
William J. Conger

PARENTS: William J. Conger and Mahala E. Bowers

EDUCATION: Uncle Thomas Bowers took John Thomas, Aaron and William Conger to teach them the building trades when they were old enough to learn. John Thomas and Aaron followed the building business during useful lives.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 323 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 3872 M iii. Calvin Monroe CONGER was born on 5 Feb 1892 and died in Jul 1963 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA at age 71.

+ 3874 F v. Emma CONGER was born on 21 Apr 1892 in Hedrick, Keokuk Co., IA, died in Apr 1975 in Knoxville, Marion Co., IN at age 83, and was buried in Apr 1975 in Ridlen Cemetery.

2059. John Thomas CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1861 in Keokuk Co., IA, died on 5 Apr 1921 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO at age 59, and was buried in Apr 1921 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO, Fairview Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Thomas Conger

PARENTS: William J. Conger and Mahala E. Bowers

OCCUPATION: Stone mason and carpenter. He made and played violins

COMMENT: John Thomas Conger, 1861, was bound out at age, 6, to work on a farm.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 41a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EDUCATION: Uncle Thomas Bowers took John Thomas, Aaron and William Conger to teach them the building trades when they were old enough to learn. John Thomas and Aaron followed the building business during useful lives.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 323 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Butler, Keokuk Co., IA; Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO

RECOLLECTIONS: Harley Conger, son of John Thomas Conger, recalls the following incidents, submitted by his son, Milton Bailey (Pete) Conger.

"When Alfred, Horace, John, Harley and Roy [Conger] were small boys the adventurous men who scouted in the West were the heroes of the day and were revered by these boys. One of these retired scouts was grandfather, John Burtlow, who was the father of [Laura] Viola (Burtlow) [Conger.] He had scouted for the army out of Fort Wallace, Kansas and Fort Laramie, Wyoming and up through Yellowstone Park and in the Dakotas. Grandfather Burtlow would sit with the boys in the afternoon shade and tell wonderful stories of the west and fighting Indians, of swimming dangerous rivers, etc. He could shoot out a squirrel's eye, saying the squirrel was not fit to eat if shot otherwise. He was a deadly shot. Grandfather scouted with Buffalo Bill Cody and also knew Wild Bill Hicock.

"When John T. [Conger] was sparking Viola, before they were married, he was coming home through heavy woods one night. Uncle Owen Bowers waited behind a long to scare John T., as reports had come in of a big cat in the neighborhood. He waited for John T. to come close; then Owen raised up from behind the log and made a terrifying sound like a cat. What Owen didn't know -- but was soon to find out -- was that John T. carried two nice big rocks in his hands! Immediately he threw at that terrible cat (he thought) and hit it directly in the forehead. From the whooping and hollering then ensuing from behind the log he knew that Uncle Owen had tried to play another trick on him. This one back-fired.

"John T. acquired a 160 acre timbered farm 6 miles south of Ottumwa, Iowa. He cut barrel hoops and delivered them to Ottumwa Packing House for $9.00 per thousand. All the family worked at the barrell hoops and they did this work in the kitchen of the house in the winter time on a shaving horse.

"Tom (John T.) and Harley went to Fremon to do some trading; Tom had a good horse except he was a "stump sucker." They met a friend that had a heavier mare and the friend talked Tom into an even trade. Seemed like a fine horse for the first few miles; then it became evident that the mare had 'heaves.' When they reached home Viola said, 'Tom, what happened to your horse?' Upon confessing the trade to her, Viola said, 'Dog-gone it, Tom, you know you can't trade horses without getting took every time. You are too honest to come out ahead of a horse-trader.'

"Times were tough and it seemed the people of substance looked down on tenant farmers (Tom and his boys farmed and did building at the same time). It seemed that they could not get ahead, so Tom began to think about moving west. In 1906, he took a Homestead at Landsman, Colorado (near Burlington) on the South Fork of the Republican River. After the covered wagon trip in 1907 Viola was very homesick and returned to Iowa to visit her people. While in Iowa she became ill with smallposs and was under quarantine.

"Tom wrote: 'Well, Viola, I would like to hear from you, we are well. Write and tell me when you are going to get to go to Delta and make arrangements to come home.

"'Monday and Tuesday we are going to plant a big corn patch, about 20 acres and get us a mill to make molasses. Well, Viola, I attended a meeting today with the beet factory men and signed a $100.00 note for a railroad and factory and agreed to raise 20 acres of beets. You know what a railroad means to us; it means that our land is worth $50.00 per acre today. We will build a good stone house and get a good grow. Won't we enjoy life?

"'Now Uncle Porter (Burtlow), we are building that stone house for Mace. We have the first story built. Porter, everybody is going wild over the railroad. You ought to be here as soon as you can and get in on the ground floor. When they locate the towns there will be a boom. There will be about five towns from St. Francis. All will have to be build. It will take 1,000 hands for the beets. I like this country better every day I stay here.

"'Viola, when you get home let us spend the rest of our days together and be happy. We have had a long and stormy life so let us build and enjoy our remaining days as best we can. I hope when these lines come to hand it will find you all well.' (From Tom to Viola)

"Tom later returned to Iowa for his family, livestock and belongings. The family making the trip consisted of Tom and wife, Viola, children: Alfred, Horace, John, Roy, Harley and Merle. Also, Grandmother, Mahala [E. (Bowers) Conger], and her other son, Aaron Conger. The trip was made in a covered wagon, also one riding horse. The family carried a tent which was pitched at night to sleep in. In Nebraska Grandmother became sick so they pitched camp and nursed her back to health. During this time Tom got a job on construction at some small town. Two weeks later they were able to travel. Without further incident they arrived at the Colorado homestead on October 25, 1907.

"The railroard was never finished. ... no beets were raised until 1956 -- twenty-vie years after Tom [Conger's] death."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 323-325 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Laura Viola BURTLOW, daughter of John BURTLOW and Unknown RANDALL, on 8 Mar 1885 in Butler, Keokuk Co., IA. Laura was born on 9 Jan 1867, died on 25 Aug 1920 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO at age 53, and was buried in Aug 1920 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO, Fairview Cemetery.

General Notes:
Laura Viola Burtlow

HEALTH_HISTORY: Moved to Colorado from Iowa in 1907. She became very homesick and returned to Iowa for a visit. While there she contracted smallpox and was under quarantine. (CFA I, p. 324)

3875 F i. Laura Isabel CONGER was born on 2 Nov 1885 in Keokuk Co., IA and died on 2 Jan 1886.

3876 F ii. Martha Ellen CONGER was born on 14 Dec 1886 in Keokuk Co., IA and died on 28 Dec 1886.

+ 3877 M iii. Alfred Allen CONGER was born on 21 Jan 1888 in Keokuk Co., IA, died on 5 Sep 1974 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX at age 86, and was buried in Sep 1974 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX, Plainview Memorial Park.

+ 3878 M iv. Horace Gilbert CONGER was born on 1 Nov 1889 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, died on 8 Nov 1964 in Burlington, Carson Co., CO at age 75, and was buried in Nov 1964 in Burlington, Carson Co., CO, Fairview Cemetery.

+ 3879 M v. John Thomas CONGER was born on 4 Oct 1891 in Keokuk Co., IA, died on 29 Feb 1964 in Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO at age 72, and was buried in Mar 1964 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO.

3880 M vi. Lee Roy CONGER was born on 27 Dec 1892 in Keokuk Co., IA and died on 19 May 1911 at age 18.

3881 M vii. Amos CONGER was born on 6 Feb 1895 in Keokuk Co., IA and died on 7 Nov 1896 at age 1.

+ 3882 M viii. Harley CONGER Sr. was born on 30 Mar 1897 in Hedrick, Keokuk Co., IA and died on 1 Jan 1974 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO at age 76.

3883 M ix. Alvin CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1902 in Fremont, Mahaska Co., IA and died on 7 Jul 1902.

3884 M x. Elvin CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1902 in Fremont, Mahaska Co., IA and died on 4 Apr 1907 at age 5.

+ 3885 M xi. Everett Merle CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1904 in Hedrick, Keokuk Co., IA, died in May 1980 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 76, and was buried in May 1980 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO.

2063. Nancy E. EDMONDSON was born on 17 Jul 1863 in Richmond, Washington Co., IA, died on 6 Sep 1942 in Sibley, Osceola Co., IA at age 79, and was buried in Sep 1942 in Town Cemetery.

General Notes:
Nancy E. Edmondson

AKA: Probably called, Nina

OCCUPATION: Seamstress

HEALTH_HISTORY: Crippled by polio at the age of 3. She spent the rest of her life on crutches and in a wheel chair

Nancy married Joseph Ward MOORE, son of James Duke MOORE and Catherine WARD, on 11 Nov 1886 in Worthington, Noble Co., MN. Joseph was born on 14 Oct 1827 in Dardenne, St. Charles Co., MO, died on 10 Apr 1904 in Dardenne, St. Charles Co., MO at age 76, and was buried in Apr 1904 in Old Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

General Notes:
Joseph Ward Moore

CEMETERY: Old Presbyterain Church cemetery

OCCUPATION: Farmer, cattle buyer, cabinet maker

+ 3886 M i. Cleveland Ward MOORE was born on 30 Jan 1888 in Dardenne, St. Charles Co., MO, died on 28 Jul 1967 in Miami, Dade Co., FL at age 79, and was buried in Jul 1967 in Evanston, Cook Co., IL, Memorial Park.

2067. Araminta CONGER was born about 18 May 1865 in Washington, Washington Co., IA.

General Notes:
Araminta Conger

Problem: Was she born on 18 May 1865 as listed on p. 122 of CFA I or 15 May 1865 as listed on p. 709 of CFA I?

General Notes:
Virgil Brown

Problem: Was his first name, Virgel as listed on p. 122 of CFA I or Virgil as listed on p. 709 of CFA I?

2068. Eliza E. CONGER was born on 24 Sep 1867 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died in 1922 in Cherokee, Alfalfa Co., OK at age 55.

General Notes:
Eliza E. Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Eliza E. Conger was the grandmother of researcher, Richard R. Crocker.

+ 3895 M ii. Cecil R. CROCKER was born on 26 Nov 1902 and died on 1 Jan 1955 in Junction City, Geary Co., KS at age 52.

3896 M iii. Oscar Dale CROCKER was born on 4 Oct 1904 and died after 1955 in Oregon.

General Notes:
Oscar Dale Crocker

AKA: Called, Dale, most of his life; Listed as O. Dale Crocker in family Bible that Richard R. Crocker had access to.

2071. Charles Clark CONGER was born on 15 May 1878 in Cloud Co., KS and died on 20 Jan 1961 at age 82.

Charles married Laura SECOR, daughter of George Harvey SECOR and Rachel REYNOLDS, on 19 Sep 1906. Laura was born on 12 May 1885 and died on 23 Jan 1973 at age 87.

+ 3900 M i. Terrance Floyd CONGER was born on 18 Apr 1907 in Watonga, Blaine Co., OK and died in May 1987 at age 80.

2085. William F. CONGER was born on 14 Sep 1883 in Kansas, died on 2 Nov 1941 in Okaton, Jones Co., SD at age 58, and was buried in Nov 1941 in Murdo, Jones Co., SD.

General Notes: NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of William F. Conger and May
Williams.

William married Ethel PORTER, daughter of James C. PORTER and Alice HOLLISTER, in Primghar, O'Brien Co., IA. Ethel was born on 18 Jul 1881 in Sanborn, O'Brien Co., IA, died on 7 Mar 1915 in Valley Springs, Minnehaha Co., SD at age 33, and was buried in Mar 1915 in Valley Springs, Minnehaha Co., SD.

+ 3901 M i. Forrest Walter CONGER was born on 25 Jun 1903 in Primghar, O'Brien Co., IA and died on 17 Sep 1981 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha/Lincoln Co., SD at age 78.

General Notes:
May Williams

SPOUSE: May Williams was the 2nd spouse of William F. Conger.

2086. Charles Edward CONGER was born on 14 May 1885 in Primghar, O'Brien Co., IA, died on 13 Jun 1959 at age 74, and was buried in Jun 1959 in Buckhorn, Jackson Co., IA, Waterford Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles Edward Conger

BURIAL-QUESTION: In what county is the burial place?

Charles married Nellie Fern CURRIE, daughter of James Henry CURRIE and Lessie MURPHY, on 2 Jan 1912 in Maquoketa, Jackson Co., IA. Nellie was born on 31 Dec 1877 in Baldwin, Jackson Co., IA and died on 9 Jul 1981 at age 103.

+ 3902 F i. Lila Pearl CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1913 in Baldwin, Jackson Co., IA.

+ 3903 F ii. Lola Maude CONGER was born on 5 Nov 1915 in Baldwin, Jackson Co., IA.

2093. Lenore TURNING was born on 13 Apr 1872 in Marshall Co., IA and died on 8 Nov 1945 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 73.

Lenore married Oscar D. GLEASON, son of William De_Forest GLEASON and Mary POMEROY, on 13 Apr 1889. Oscar was born on 19 Jun 1867 in Westfield, Medina Co., OH and died on 18 May 1954 in Canton, Stark Co., OH at age 86.

3904 M i. Harry GLEASON was born on 27 Jul 1889 and died on 15 Sep 1920 in Akron, Summit Co., OH at age 31.

+ 3905 F ii. Mary Luella GLEASON was born on 11 Jul 1895 in Logansport, Cass Co., IN and died on 30 Dec 1982 at age 87.

Katherine married Frederick William SMITH on 24 May 1905. Frederick was born on 19 Oct 1874.

3906 M i. Frederick Carlton SMITH was born on 13 Mar 1906 and died on 15 Mar 1906.

Edith married Robert Lloyd LYTLE on 29 Apr 1904. Robert was born on 27 Jun 1880.

Charles married Lorrane POLLOCK on 29 Nov 1930. Lorrane was born on 11 May 1905.

2107. Helen CONGER was born on 25 Jun 1887 and died on 25 Sep 1966 in Washington, Washington Co., IA at age 79.

Helen married Charles Frederick GROSSCUP, son of William Charles GROSSCUP and Isabelle PHILSON, on 27 Mar 1907. Charles was born on 20 Sep 1882 in Wenona, Marshall Co., IA and died on 27 Jan 1964 at age 81.

3914 M i. Mervin Conger GROSSCUP was born on 13 Oct 1907 in Ainsworth, Washington Co., IA.

3915 F ii. Bernadine E. GROSSCUP was born on 16 Feb 1910 in Wayland, Henry Co., IA.

3916 M iii. Daryl GROSSCUP was born on 4 Feb 1912 in Brighton, Washington Co., IA.

3917 M iv. Charles Cleatus GROSSCUP was born on 18 Aug 1915 in Brighton, Washington Co., IA and died on 19 Jan 1951 at age 35.

3918 M v. Bernard Conger GROSSCUP was born on 9 Aug 1916 and died on 11 Aug 1916.

General Notes:
Harlon Henry Conger

DEATH: CFA II, p. 108 lists the place of death as, "probable Schenectady co NY".

CHILDREN: CFA II, p. 108 states, children probably born at Rotterdam, NY

OCCUPATION: Auto mechanic

RESIDENCES: Schenectady, NY

+ 3922 M iv. Harlon Jack CONGER was born on 29 Jan 1921 in Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY.

+ 3923 M v. Robert E. A. CONGER was born on 22 Jun 1923 and died in Mar 1981 at age 57.

2118. Sterling Price CONGER was born on 10 Jun 1866 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR, died on 11 May 1937 in Orosi, Tulare Co., CA at age 70, and was buried in May 1937 in Sultana, Tulare Co., CA, Smith Mountain.

General Notes:
Sterling Price Conger

RESIDENCES: As of 1910, Fresno, CA (CFA II, p. 387)

CONFLICT: CFA I, p. 482 lists conflicting information about this person. First it states that he was, "b. in Iowa abt 1870 (nicknamed Biil), d. 1938, probably at Fresno or Orosi, Clfr. He was the father of Marvin Lee Conger 1894 who md Mary Ellen Norland." [Error: CFA I, p. 372, the record for Marvin Lee Conger list, Mary Ellen Norland as his mother and lists Mary Estelle Peacock as the wife of Marvin Lee Conger. REH]

Then CFA I, p. 482 states:
(Death certificate states he was born 10 Jun 1866 at Eugene, Oregon; d. 11 May 1937 at Orosi, Tulare, Clfr, bd Smith Mt. Cem. Informant Marvin Conger did not know the names of his parents.)"
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 482 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 3924 M i. Marvin Lee CONGER was born on 24 Jun 1894 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, died on 26 Aug 1967 in Orosi, Tulare Co., CA at age 73, and was buried in Aug 1967 in Sultana, Tulare Co., CA, Smith Mountain.

2121. Hannah Jane NUNN was born on 4 Aug 1872 in Corvallis, Benton Co., OH, died on 20 Jan 1965 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., OK at age 92, and was buried in Jan 1965 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., OK, City Cemetery.

General Notes:
Hannah Jane Nunn

AKA: Called, Sadie

BIOGRAPHY: She nursed her children through diseases, rattlesnake bites, pneumonia, was stepped on by a horse, put a finger back on her daughter, Lulu.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 411 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Hannah married William Henry RUSSELL, son of Hiram RUSSELL and Hester Ann Mc_MURRY, on 27 Dec 1888 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX. William was born on 27 Dec 1859 in Highland, Collin Co., TX, died on 24 Dec 1948 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., OK at age 88, and was buried in Dec 1948 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., OK, City Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Henry Russell

BIOGRAPHY:
As a child he saw his father shot and killed by cattle thieves. He went on
cattle drives to Montana from Texas. No matter what food his wife, "Sadie"
served (even rarely burned) he always said to the kids, "That's just the way we
like it."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 411 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

3925 M i. John William RUSSELL was born on 30 Jul in Coke Co., TX and died on 19 Apr 1977 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

3926 M ii. Robert Clifton RUSSELL was born on 2 Jul 1891 in Hayrick, Coke Co., TX and died on 30 Jun 1973 in Florence, Pinal Co., AZ at age 81.

3927 F iii. Georgia Ann RUSSELL was born on 11 Dec 1893 and died on 13 Sep 1894.

3928 M iv. Patrick Henry RUSSELL was born on 17 Sep 1895 in Eastland Co., TX and died on 3 Mar 1984 in Longview, Gregg/Harrison Co., TX at age 88.

3929 M v. Lon Dee RUSSELL was born on 8 Jan 1898 in Hayrick, Coke Co., TX and died in Apr 1986 in Lordsberg, Hidalgo Co. NM at age 88.

3930 M vi. Walter Arthur RUSSELL was born on 22 Aug 1900 in Martin Co., TX and died on 28 Dec 1986 in Kingsville, Kleberg Co., TX at age 86.

3931 F vii. Eva Bell RUSSELL was born on 23 Jun 1903 in Stanton, Martin Co., TX and died on 1 Jul 1983 in Fredonia, Wilson Co., KS at age 80.

+ 3932 F viii. Velma Lula RUSSELL was born on 23 Dec 1905 in Stanton, Martin Co., TX, died on 21 Sep 1986 in Fredonia, Wilson Co., KS at age 80, and was buried in Sep 1986 in Fredonia, Wilson Co., KS, Fredonia City Cemetery.

3933 F ix. Lee Nors RUSSELL was born on 29 Apr 1908 in Stanton, Martin Co., TX.

3934 F x. Ina May RUSSELL was born on 6 Jul 1910 in Stanton, Martin Co., TX.

2128. John Henry NUNN was born on 10 Apr 1886 in Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX and died on 3 Jan 1956 in Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX at age 69.

General Notes:
John Henry Nunn

AKA: Babe

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Sweetwater, TX (CFA II, p. 387) or Coke Co., TX (CFA II, p. 386)

John married Emmaline O'NEIL, daughter of John Columbus O'NEIL and Mary Catherine TUTTLE, on 7 Aug 1904 in Pioneer, Eastland Co., TX. Emmaline was born on 17 Jul 1888 in Pioneer, Eastland Co., TX and died on 31 Jan 1986 in Crane, Crane Co., TX at age 97.

General Notes:
Emmailine O'Neil

NAME-CONFLICT: Emmaline O'Neil (CFA II, p. 387); Dora Emoline O'Neal (CFA II,
p. 386)

QUESTION-NAME: What was the name of this person?

3936 F i. Bessie Velma NUNN was born on 26 Apr 1906 in Pioneer, Eastland Co., TX and died in Nov 1989 at age 83.

3937 F ii. Ruby Pearl NUNN was born on 11 Jul 1907 in Seminole, Gaines Co., TX and died on 24 Aug 1939 at age 32.

General Notes:
Ruby Pearl Nunn

DEATH: On 24 Aug 1939, Ruby Boyington and her sister, Cleon Koen, and Cleo's two
daughters were killed in a car accident caused by a drunk truck driver. Also
killed was Candy O'Neal, uncle of Dora Emaline (O'Neal) Nunn.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 386 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

3938 F iii. Audie NUNN was born on 21 Feb 1909 in Mickey, Floyd Co., TX and died on 29 Aug 1939 at age 30.

3939 M iv. Hubert Mitchell NUNN was born on 24 Jan 1911 in Lovington, Lea Co., NM and died on 24 Jan 1982 at age 71.

+ 3940 F v. Cleo Rosalie NUNN was born on 9 Nov 1912 in Lovington, Lea Co., NM and died on 24 Aug 1939 at age 26.

Arthur married Ada UNKNOWN. Ada was born in 1886 and died in 1957 at age 71.

2132. Benjamin F. CONGER was born on 19 Oct 1885 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR, died on 1 Apr 1949 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR at age 63, and was buried in Apr 1949 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

General Notes:
Benjamin F. Conger

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Protestant

OCCUPATION: Civil Engineer

NAME: His daughter wrote, "My father was named 'Bennie' which he did not like, so he changed it to "Benjamin F. -- the F does not stand for a name."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 41 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Benjamin married Ina Louise BARCLAY, daughter of William D. BARCLAY and Eliza Jane REEVES, on 11 Dec 1912 in Monroe, Benton Co., OH. Ina was born on 18 Sep in Monroe, Benton Co., OH, died on 22 Feb 1957 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR, and was buried in Feb 1957 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

General Notes:
Ina Louise Barclay

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Protestant

AKA: Iva Louise Barclay (CFA I, p. 316)

3942 F i. Ina Louise CONGER was born on 14 May 1917 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

General Notes:
Ina Louise Conger

ORGANIZATIONS: Served as Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Washington Order of the Eastern Star.

Ina married Walter Henry NICKELS, son of Peter NICKELS and Johanna JANTZEN, on 20 Feb 1944 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR. Walter was born on 4 Jul 1898 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

General Notes:
Walter Henry Nickels

RESIDENCES: 6214 N.W. 179th Street; Ridgefield, WA 98642.

HOBBIES: Did very fine shop work (iron, etc.), also did a lot of woodworking, rock cutting and polishing.

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue. (CFA I, p. 770)

Ina next married Richard Ernest GROH, son of Richard GROH and Dora KEY, on 6 Mar 1978. Richard was born on 7 Jun 1915 in Wagoner, Wagoner Co., OK.

General Notes:
Richard Ernest Groh

SPOUSE: Richard Ernest Groh was the 2nd spouse of Ina Louise Conger.

2134. Essie PATTERSON was born on 9 Nov 1869 in Pike Co., IN and died on 14 Mar 1947 at age 77.

General Notes:
William Sherman Robling

CHILD: Did he have a daughter, Mrs. Melva (Robling) Greeen of Oakland City, IN?

2146. Roy Nelson JOHNSON was born on 2 Dec 1890 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN and died on 28 Mar 1951 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN at age 60.

General Notes:
Roy Nelson Johnson

NAME-CONFLICT: His name is also given as, Frank Roy Mason, with no indication that he had been adopted. According to his mother's obit he was listed as, "Roy Johnson, of Chicago, the latter being a popular actor of the vaudeville stage. Also surviving are a grand-child Carol Johnson," evidently Roy's child.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 347 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

2147. Guy DREW was born on 22 Jun 1888 in Jonathan CreekTwp., Moultrie Co., IL and died in Oct 1953 in East St. Louis, St. Clair Co., IL at age 65.

Guy married Stella KING on 17 Mar 1909. Stella was born on 5 Aug 1889 in Sullivan, Moultrie Co., IL and died on 29 Aug 1928 at age 39.

3945 F i. Helen Mabel DREW was born on 8 Feb 1910 in Jonathan CreekTwp., Moultrie Co., IL.

+ 3946 F ii. Dorothy DREW was born on 10 Mar 1911 in Jonathan CreekTwp., Moultrie Co., IL.

2148. Nina DREW was born on 16 Oct 1889 in Jonathan CreekTwp., Moultrie Co., IL.

Nina married James CUMMINS. James was born on 28 Dec 1909 in Moultrie Co., IL, died in Sullivan, Moultrie Co., IL, and was buried in Sullivan, Moultrie Co., IL, Greenhill Cemetery.

3947 M i. James Madison CUMMINS was born on 28 Oct 1911 in Sullivan, Moultrie Co., IL.

+ 3948 M ii. Charles William CUMMINS was born on 18 Feb 1914 in Sullivan, Moultrie Co., IL.

+ 3949 F iii. Berniece Eloise CUMMINS was born on 16 Nov 1923 in Sullivan, Moultrie Co., IL.

2149. Francis DREW was born on 6 Jun 1891 in Jonathan CreekTwp., Moultrie Co., IL and died on 20 Aug 1962 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL at age 71.

General Notes:
Francis Drew

AKA: Frank

RESIDENCES: Decatur, IL (CFA I, p. 728)

3950 M i. Charles Clifton DREW was born on 2 May 1911 and died in 1981 at age 70.

+ 3954 M v. Edward Howard DREW was born on 29 Dec 1918 in Sullivan, Moultrie Co., IL, died on 28 Dec 1977 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL at age 58, and was buried in Dec 1977 in Graceland Cemetery.

+ 3960 M xi. Donald Dean DREW was born on 8 Mar 1935 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.

2150. Clifford DREW was born on 25 Aug 1892 in Moultrie Co., IL and died on 24 Mar 1959 in Rochester, Olmsted Co., MN at age 66.

General Notes:
Clifford Drew

OCCUPATION: Farmer

MILITARY: Served in the U.S. Navy WWI, 1917-1919, Fireman First Class

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Director of Two Mile School

DEATH-CONFLICT: 3 Mar 1959 (CFA I, p. 728)

Clifford married Sada M. CROWDSON, daughter of Pete CROWDSON and Unknown, on 30 Nov 1912. Sada was born on 4 Feb 1896 and died on 2 May 1913 in Jonathan Creek Twp., Moultrie Co., IL at age 17.

Clifford next married Stella Marie BEALS, daughter of Edward Marion BEALS and Cora May POUND, on 7 May 1927 in Windsor, Shelby Co., IL. Stella was born on 13 May 1898 in North Ocaw Twp., Coles Co., IL and died on 1 Apr 1971 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL at age 72.

3962 F i. Elva Pearl DREW was born on 28 Jul 1928 and died on 16 Apr 1929 in Jonathan Creek Twp., Moultrie Co., IL.

General Notes: DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: Acute bronchitis according to the obituary.

+ 3963 M ii. Orris Raymond DREW was born on 1 Nov 1931 in Jonathan Creek Twp., Moultrie Co., IL.

2151. Hazel DREW was born on 30 May 1894 in Moultrie Co., IL, died on 8 Apr 1968 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL at age 73, and was buried in Apr 1968 in Warrensburg, Macon Co., IL, Illini Cemetery.

Hazel married Charles Byner BEHEN, son of Orange Johnson BEHEN and George Ann SHIREY, on 10 Sep 1910 in Moultrie Co., IL. Charles was born on 2 Apr 1893 in Lovington Twp., Moultrie Co., IL, died on 26 Jan 1957 at age 63, and was buried in Jan 1957 in Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL, Val Halla Cemetery.

3964 F i. Sarah Anna BEHEN was born on 25 Dec 1912 in Hammond, Piatt Co., IL.

+ 3965 M ii. William J. BEHEN was born on 14 Sep 1916 in Arthur, Douglas/Moultrie Co., IL.

Cora married Jessie Raymond BEALS, son of Edward Marion BEALS and Cora May POUND, on 26 Feb 1919. Jessie was born on 12 Jan 1900 in Moultrie Co., IL, died on 24 Aug 1965 in Sullivan, Moultrie Co., IL at age 65, and was buried in Aug 1965 in Moultrie Co., IL, Green Hill Cemetery.

+ 3966 M i. Clifford Drew BEALS was born on 29 Jan 1921 in Moultrie Co., IL.

+ 3967 M ii. Willard Roscoe BEALS was born on 5 Oct 1923 in Arcola, Douglas Co., IL.

+ 3968 M iii. Kenneth Owen BEALS was born on 24 Jul 1929 in North Ocaw Twp., Coles Co., IL.

3969 M iv. Carlton Ray BEALS was born on 25 Jul 1933 in Coles, Moultrie/Coles Co., IL and died on 15 Mar 1934 in Coles, Moultrie/Coles Co., IL.

2160. Martha TACKETT was born on 20 Dec 1900 in Mason City, Mason Co., IL, died on 21 Nov 1926 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL at age 25, and was buried in Nov 1926 in Greenhill Cemetery.

Martha married Albert Hudson LUCAS, son of Joseph Albert LUCAS and Cora Isolene Mc_CLURE, on 29 Jun 1918. Albert was born on 9 May 1901 in Dalton City, Moultrie Co., IL, died on 4 Mar 1978 in Sullivan, Moultrie Co., IL at age 76, and was buried in Mar 1978 in Greenhill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Albert Hudson Lucas

OCCUPATION: Shoe repair and sales, he was a registered foot doctor

ORGANIZATIONS: Dedicated Mason

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Deacon at church

RESIDENCES: Retired to Boulder Junction, WI and owned the Lucas Resort

SSN:
Individual: Lucas, Albert
Social Security #: 347-28-6541
SS# issued in: Illinois
Birth date: May 9, 1901
Death date: Mar 1978
Residence code: Wisconsin
ZIP Code of last known residence: 54512
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Boulder Junction, Wisconsin
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 9, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.146668.20]

+ 3970 F i. Ruth Irene LUCAS was born on 2 Mar 1919 in Sullivan, Moultrie Co., IL.

3971 F ii. Verna LUCAS was born on 9 Sep 1921 in Sullivan, Moultrie Co., IL.

General Notes:
Milford Stuart Loop

SPOUSE: Milford Stuart Loop was the 2nd spouse of Verna Lucas

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Milford Stuart Loop?
Individual: Loop, Milford
Social Security #: 161-18-6695
SS# issued in: Pennsylvania
Birth date: Mar 16, 1919
Death date: Dec 1986
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 92714
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Irvine, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 9, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.145482.124]

2168. James Jasper FREDERICK was born on 17 Nov 1882 and died on 9 Jul 1963 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN at age 80.

James married Bertha Ina BRENTON, daughter of James BRENTON and Fanny COLVIN, on 29 Nov 1906. Bertha was born on 18 Dec 1888 in Pike Co., IN.

3973 M ii. Kenneth Martin FREDERICK was born on 10 Aug 1910 and died on 8 Jul 1966 in California at age 55.

3974 M iii. Horace Russell FREDERICK was born in 1914 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN and died in 1916 at age 2.

Ethel married William Bramwell HOOVER, son of John Wesley HOOVER and Martha Ann REED, on 30 Jan 1907 in Pike Co., IN. William was born on 17 Jun 1878 in Gibson Co., IN and died on 28 Oct 1945 in Pike Co., IN at age 67.

General Notes:
William Bramwell. Hoover

AKA: William B. Hoover; William Bramwell Hoover (CFA I, p. 788)

+ 3976 F i. Leona May HOOVER was born on 23 Sep 1907 in Gentryville, Spence Co., IN.

General Notes:
Atwood Johnson

DIVORCE: The marriage of Atwood Johnson and Dorothy Blanche Hoover ended in divorce.

2170. Olive May FREDERICK was born on 10 Aug 1887 and died on 8 Dec 1959 in Pike Co., IN at age 72.

Olive married Henry CAMPBELL, son of William Penn CAMPBELL and Unknown, on 2 Apr 1907 in Pike Co., IN. Henry was born on 2 Jun 1881 in Warrick Co., IN and died on 31 Jan in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA.

General Notes: RESIDENCES: As of 1969, Veteran's Home, Dayton, OH. (CFA I, p. 736)

3981 F i. Jessamine FREDERICK was born on 5 May 1913 and died on 14 Mar 1915 at age 1.

3982 F ii. Lillis Marjory FREDERICK was born on 19 Jul 1915 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.

General Notes:
Dorothy Bruce

SPOUSE: Dorothy Bruce was the 2nd spouse of Martin Irvin Frederick.

General Notes:
Robert Perry Conger

OCCUPATION: Welder

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

RESIDENCES: 805 W. 7th Street; Hanford, CA 93230

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Robert
Social Security #: 561-24-1068
Issued in: California
Birth date: Feb 4, 1917
Death date: Jan 1983
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 93230
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Hanford, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.65]

Robert married Imogene PHIPPS, daughter of George PHIPPS and Cora HESTER, on 13 Feb 1938 in Marmaduke, Greene Co., AR. Imogene was born on 9 Aug 1920 in Marmaduke, Greene Co., AR and died in Oct 1992 at age 72.

General Notes:
Imogene Phipps

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Imogene
Social Security #: 429-54-8730
Issued in: Arkansas
Birth date: Aug 9, 1920
Death date: Oct 1992
ZIP Code of last known residence: 93230
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Hanford, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54149.162]

3984 M i. Bobby Gene CONGER was born on 4 Dec 1938 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA and died on 22 Aug 1939.

+ 3985 M ii. Hulen CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1940 in Marmaduke, Greene Co., AR.

+ 3986 M iii. Gary Wayne CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1944 in Paragould, Greene Co., AR.

3987 M iv. Glenn Robert CONGER was born on 27 Sep 1956 in Paragould, Greene Co., AR.

2183. Belva Ruth LOCKWOOD was born on 10 Oct 1879 in Knox Co., IN, died on 17 May 1938 in Knox Co., IN at age 58, and was buried in May 1938 in Knox Co., IN.

General Notes:
Belva Ruth Lockwood

Problem: A marriage date of, 23 Oct 19?? and a death date of 5 May 1938 has also been listed. Daniel Lockwood lists, b. 12 Oct 1879, d. 17 May 1938, m. 14 Apr 1900 to Melvin Catt.

3988 F i. Ethyl Ruth CATT was born on 25 Nov 1901 in Knox Co., IN and died on 13 Jun 1978 in California at age 76.

3989 F ii. Eva Mae CATT was born on 19 Jan 1902 in Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL and died on 23 Jan 1971 in Millstadt, St. Clair Co., IL at age 69.

3990 M iii. Melvin Guy CATT was born on 18 Sep 1904 in Knox Co., IN and died in 1973 in Hemet, Riverside Co., CA at age 69.

Melvin married Pauline Eleanor GUELKER in 1929. Pauline was born on 2 Jan 1904 in Westlake, Cuyahoga Co., OH and died on 15 Jan 1993 in Hemet, Riverside Co., CA at age 89.

3991 M iv. Edson Carl CATT was born on 31 Aug 1906 in Knox Co., IN and died on 22 Dec 1983 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN at age 77.

Edson married Eleanor UNDERWOOD on 6 Aug 1942 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN. Eleanor was born on 18 Oct 1917.

2184. Iva LOCKWOOD was born on 23 Jan 1884 in Knox Co., IN, died on 23 Jul 1970 in Carmi, White Co., IL at age 86, and was buried in Jul 1970 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN.

Iva married William Silas DECKER on 11 Feb 1900. William was born on 23 Apr 1877 and died on 27 Jul 1954 at age 77.

3992 M i. Claude Earl DECKER was born on 9 Apr 1900 in Knox Co., IN and died on 2 Oct 1979 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN at age 79.

Claude married Faye HORRALL on 31 Jul 1919. Faye was born on 24 Nov 1902 in Knox Co., IN and died in Jul 1988 at age 85.

3993 F ii. Martha DECKER was born on 9 Jun 1904 in Knox Co., IN and died on 22 Feb 1973 in Knox Co., IN at age 68.

Martha married Staley B. SLAWSON. Staley was born on 7 Sep 1900 and died on 29 Mar 1995 at age 94.

3994 F iii. Onah Marie DECKER was born on 12 Jun 1915 in Knox Co., IN and died on 7 Nov 1993 in Travis, Falls Co., TX at age 78.

Onah married Ivan Holly WHITE. Ivan was born on 27 Jul 1903 in Greene Co., IN and died on 9 Aug 1989 in Travis, Falls Co., TX at age 86.

2185. Guy Ona LOCKWOOD was born on 25 Jul 1887 in Knox Co., IN, died on 13 Apr 1965 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH at age 77, and was buried in Apr 1965 in Francisco, Gibson Co., IN, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

General Notes:
Guy Ona Lockwood

MILITARY: Served 17 years in the U.S. Army, main as a Drill Instructor

OCCUPATION: Farmer for 25 years in Gibson Co., IN

Guy married Dora Mae SWARTZ, daughter of Horace Greely SWARTZ and Lena Ann HARRIS, on 12 Dec 1923 in Henderson, Henderson Co., KY. Dora was born on 9 Mar 1895 in Hastings, Adams Co., NE and died on 17 Jul 1946 in Francisco, Gibson Co., IN at age 51.

+ 3995 M i. Newton Guy LOCKWOOD was born on 17 Jul 1924 in Decker, Knox Co., IN.

+ 3997 M iii. David Dee LOCKWOOD was born on 12 Nov 1931 in Francisco, Gibson Co., IN, died on 27 Nov 1978 in Greenville, Hunt Co., TX at age 47, and was buried in Nov 1978 in Greenville, Hunt Co., TX.

+ 3998 M iv. Daniel Bruce LOCKWOOD was born on 12 Nov 1931 in Francisco, Gibson Co., IN.

2186. Maude Lilly LOCKWOOD was born on 27 Apr 1891 in Knox Co., IN, died on 3 Mar 1956 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN at age 64, and was buried in Mar 1956 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN.

Harry married Juanita Garnett MOSER on 5 Aug 1939. Juanita was born on 11 Aug 1907 in Sprieville, , IN and died on 16 Jun 1979 at age 71.

General Notes:
Juanita Garnett Moser

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth take place?

Arthur married Jeanette GORDON. Jeanette was born on 21 Aug 1910 in Sumner, Lawrence Co., IL and died in Feb 1977 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH at age 66.

2187. Jessie May LOCKWOOD was born on 30 Dec 1897 in Knox Co., IN, died in Mar 1979 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH at age 81, and was buried in Mar 1979 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN.

Jessie married Howard NICHOLS on 14 Apr 1915. Howard was born on 5 Apr 1893 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN and died in Jul 1984 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN at age 91.

4001 M i. Fred Vernon NICHOLS was born on 22 Apr 1916 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN.

2229. Mary Pha Mc_ATEE was born on 12 Oct 1897 in Pike Co., IN, died on 16 Jul 1969 in Dubois Co., IN at age 71, and was buried in Jul 1969 in Otwell, Pike Co., IN, Otwell IOOF Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Pha McAtee

NAME: Her middle name was, Pha, not Phavilla, even though she was named after her aunt Phavilla Davidson and her grandmother Phavilla Cunningham.

Mary married James Burton HOUPT, son of John Wesley HOUPT Rev. and Mary Jane BURTON, on 6 Oct 1926. James was born on 12 Oct 1880 in Sullivan Co., IN and died on 25 May 1942 in Otwell, Pike Co., IN at age 61.

+ 4003 F ii. Emma Mae HOUPT was born on 26 Nov 1929 in Pike Co., IN, died on 18 Mar 1982 at age 52, and was buried in Mar 1982 in Pendleton, Madison Co., IN, Gravel Lawn Cemetery.

2231. Leslie Byron Mc_ATEE was born on 28 Aug 1900 in Pike Co., IN, died on 24 Feb 1993 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL at age 92, and was buried in Feb 1993 in Greenwood, Johnson Co., IN, Greenwood Cemetery.

Leslie married Madge Elizabeth BAKER on 11 Jun 1924 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN.

Leslie next married Mary Bertha MILES on 10 Nov 1973 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL.

2234. Charles Herbert Mc_ATEE was born on 4 Nov 1906 in Pike Co., IN, died in 1991 in Pike Co., IN at age 85, and was buried in 1991 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Union IOOF Cemetery.

Charles married Velma CARR, daughter of Warner CARR and Ethell LOVELASS, on 4 May 1928.

4008 M i. Charles Mc_ATEE was born on 10 Nov 1929, died on 10 Nov 1929, and was buried in Nov 1929 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Union IOOF Cemetery.

2235. Kenneth Forest Mc_ATEE was born on 17 Jun 1908 in Pike Co., IN, died on 9 Jun 1982 in Pike Co., IN at age 73, and was buried in Jun 1982 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Union IOOF Cemetery.

Kenneth married Sylvia PEAK on 17 Jun 1928. Sylvia was born on 11 Jul 1910, died on 30 Apr 2000 in Pike Co., IN at age 89, and was buried in May 2000 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Union IOOF Cemetery.

General Notes:
Shiley McAtee

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, Shirley and Eleanor Maxine McAtee, married brothers Joseph and Duane Biddle, respectively.

General Notes:
Eleanor Maxine McAtee

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, Shirley and Eleanor Maxine McAtee, married brothers Joseph and Duane Biddle, respectively.

4013 M v. John Mc_ATEE was born on 24 Nov 1939 in Pike Co., IN, died on 24 Nov 1939 in Pike Co., IN, and was buried in Nov 1939 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Union IOOF Cemetery.

4014 M vi. Charles Keith Mc_ATEE was born on 30 Sep 1943 in Pike Co., IN, died on 24 May 1968 at age 24, and was buried in May 1968 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Union IOOF Cemetery.

2241. Robert Henry KIRKPATRICK was born on 20 Nov 1880 in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL and died on 12 Nov 1961 in Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS at age 80.

Robert married Leah Mae GREEN, daughter of John William GREEN and Lela Elizabeth PERRY, on 10 Oct 1909 in Wiggins, Harrison Co., MS. Leah was born on 15 May 1887 in Adams, Robertson Co., TN, died on 24 Oct 1972 in Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS at age 85, and was buried in Oct 1972 in Laurel, Jones Co., MS, Shady Grove Cemetery.

4016 F i. Lula Odell KIRKPATRICK was born on 26 Nov 1910 in Wiggins, Harrison Co., MS.

4017 F ii. Hazel Viola KIRKPATRICK was born on 9 Jan 1912 in Wiggins, Harrison Co., MS.

4018 M iii. Henry Oerting KIRKPATRICK was born on 7 Jun 1914 in Wiggins, Harrison Co., MS and died on 14 Jun 1967 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA at age 53.

4019 M iv. John Harold KIRKPATRICK was born on 12 Mar 1916 in Wiggins, Harrison Co., MS.

4020 F v. Thura Elizabeth KIRKPATRICK was born on 28 Mar 1918 in Wiggins, Harrison Co., MS.

4021 F vi. Lucia Marlin KIRKPATRICK was born on 18 Sep 1920 in Wiggins, Harrison Co., MS and died on 18 Sep 1920 in Wiggins, Harrison Co., MS.

4022 M vii. Causey Carl KIRKPATRICK was born on 25 Sep 1924 in Laurel, Jones Co., MS and died on 11 Jan 1926 at age 1.

2247. Wiley Lake HARRIS was born on 18 May 1889 in Hickory Valley, Hardeman Co., TN, died on 19 Feb 1969 in Hickory Valley, Hardeman Co., TN at age 79, and was buried in Feb 1969 in Saulsbury, Hardeman Co., TN, Saulsbury Cemetery.

General Notes:
Wiley Lake Harris

OCCUPATION: Farmer

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: A good person who loved his children and grandchildren most of all.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 328 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Wiley married Effie Jane GODDARD, daughter of Henry Lewis GODDARD and Mary Jane PYBUS, on 5 Aug 1928 in Lagrange, Fayette Co., TN. Effie was born on 11 Mar 1898 in Hopewell, Benton Co., MS, died on 21 Dec 1983 in Gallaway, Fayette Co., TN at age 85, and was buried in Dec 1983 in Saulsbury, Hardeman Co., TN, Saulsbury Cemetery.

General Notes:
Effie Jane Goddard

HOBBIES: Loved to work with flowers, embroidery and quilting

+ 4024 M i. Wiley Lake HARRIS Jr. was born on 19 May 1930 in Grand Junction, Hardeman Co., TN.

+ 4025 M ii. Richard Henry HARRIS was born on 21 Aug 1933 in Grand Junction, Hardeman Co., TN.

+ 4026 M iii. Joseph Eugene HARRIS was born on 30 Nov 1934 in Grand Junction, Hardeman Co., TN.

Leora married Wilbur Ernest LADEN, son of Lawson Kelley LADEN and Arzela Pearl FRANKS, on 21 Dec 1924 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX. Wilbur was born on 19 Dec 1900 in Savannah, Hardin Co., TN.

General Notes:
Wilbur Ernest Laden

NAME-CONFLICT: Wilbur E. Laden, (CFA II, p. 299); William Ernest Laden (CFA II, p. 356); Wilbur Ernest Laden, (CFA II, p. 407)

QUESTION: What was the first name of this person?

OCCUPATION: Grocer, farmer

+ 4027 F i. Grace Evelyn LADEN was born on 27 Oct 1925 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX.

4028 F ii. Margaret Ann LADEN was born on 20 Oct 1927 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX.

4029 M iii. Jerry Mack LADEN was born on 25 Nov 1930 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX.

2265. Olive Lucretia HERYFORD was born on 12 May 1884 in Eagle Point, Jackson Co., OR and died on 4 Mar 1905 at age 20.

General Notes:
Olive Lucretia Heryford

AKA: Called, Ollie

DEATH: 4 Mar 1905, five weeks after the birth of her baby, Milton.

2271. Don Franklin CONGER was born about 15 Oct 1899 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., IA and died on 26 Sep 1977 in Fargo, Cass Co., ND about age 77.

General Notes:
Don Franklin Conger

OCCUPATION: Dentist

HOBBIES: Likes to hunt

RESIDENCES: Box 275; Lakota, ND 58344

BIRTH-CONFLICT: The SSDI lists the date of birth as, 15 Oct 1899. Others list 16 Oct 1900.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Don
Social Security #: 501-42-5449
SS# issued in: North Dakota
Birth date: Oct 15, 1899
Death date: Sep 1977
Residence code: North Dakota
ZIP Code of last known residence: 58344
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Lakota, North Dakota
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 1, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48091.116]

Don married Lois Donna HATCH, daughter of James Harlan HATCH and Frances Mary PARKER, on 28 Sep 1926 in Minot, Ward Co., ND. Lois was born on 20 May 1898 in Merrill, Lincoln Co., WI and died on 3 Nov 1995 at age 97.

General Notes:
Lois Donna Hatch

OCCUPATION: Nurse

HOBBIES: knitting, fancy work

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Lois
Social Security #: 501-82-5481
SS# issued in: North Dakota
Birth date: May 20, 1898
Death date: Nov 3, 1995
ZIP Code of last known residence: 61455
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Macomb, Illinois
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 1, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48095.33]

4031 M i. James Frederick PARKER was born on 15 Jan 1941 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

General Notes:
James Frederick Parker

HOBBIES: Likes to paint and sketch; loves music

OCCUPATION: Teacher

RESIDENCES: 802 E. Washington; Iowa City, IA 52240

NO_ISSUE: No issue as of 1970

James married Syndy Kaye Mc_MILLEN, daughter of Harold Galen Mc_MILLEN and Juva Edith TURNER, on 7 Aug 1967 in Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA. Syndy was born on 14 Oct 1942 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA.

General Notes:
Syndy Kaye McMillen

NAME-CONFLICT: Sandy Kay McMillen (CFA I, p. 125); Syndy Kaye McMillen (CFA I, p. 257)

QUESTION-NAME: What is the first name of this person?

OCCUPATION: Teacher

HOBBIES: Writes poetry

2273. Clyde Benson CONGER Dr. was born on 30 Jun 1910 in Ione, Amador Co., CA and died about 18 Dec 1941 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA about age 31.

General Notes:
Dr. Clyde Benson Conger

PARENTS: Max Omar Conger and Mary Agnes Winter

OCCUPATION-DEATH: He was a prominent doctor. He developed a cancer like illness and died at the age of 31 years.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 70 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Clyde married Eleanor KING, daughter of William John KING and Mable FOLLETT,. Eleanor was born on 14 Feb 1909 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA and died on 11 Jul 1971 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA at age 62.

+ 4033 M ii. Richard Clyde CONGER was born on 22 Feb 1939 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.

2274. Oliver Meredith CONGER was born on 13 Jan 1911 in Ione, Amador Co., CA and died on 29 Jul 1975 in Pacific Ocean at age 64.

General Notes:
Oliver Meredith Conger

PARENTS: Max Omar Conger and Mary Agnes Winter

RESIDENCES: Morro Bay, CA

OCCUPATION: Architect/Contractor

DEATH: Cause not known in boat accident The cause of a boating accident off the Oregon coast that claimed the lives of a Morro Bay, [CA] couple remains a mystery to Coast Guard investigators. The bodies of Oliver Conger, 64, and his wife, Grace, 62, were found floating early July 29, [1975] by fishing boat "Native Daughter," 210 miles northwest of Astoria. Pieces of their boat, "White Cap," were found nearby.

"None of the debris examined so far shows any evidence of a collision with another boat," said Lt. Robert Nield, a marine safety inspector for the Coast Guard in Portland, OR.

Neild said he was waiting to examine more pieces of debris from the "White Cap" which are being brought into port by a fishing boat that was at the scene of the accident. Nield said that a coroner's investigation has determined that the couple did not die from a blast or fire. He said both Congers had water in their lungs.

Mrs. Conger also received shark bites on the leg and arm. Neild pointed out, however, that the sharks were not viciously attacking the bodies. Nield also speculated the bodies were found shortly after the accident because the debris was still together. The reason their bodies were afloat was natural gas in their stomachs and intestines.

The Congers started fishing for pleasure in 1961. Conger had been a contractor and his wife a county employee in Marin County. They were fishing for tuna with a group of 12 other boats about 250 miles off Cape Flattery, WA. Frank Martin, a commercial fisherman, spotted the wreckage of the "White Cap" and sailed over to find the bodies afloat and sharks circling around them.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 172 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Oliver
Social Security #: 567-09-2139
Issued in: California
Birth date: Jan 13, 1911
Death date: May 1975
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 93442
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Morro Bay, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54152.139]

DEATH-CONFLICT: There is a conflict on the date of death. See the SSDI. The month of death is correct in the SSDI record of his wife.

Oliver married Grace WILKINSON, daughter of Bert T. WILKINSON and Anette ELDER, on 9 May 1937 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ. Grace was born on 24 Mar 1913 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA and died on 29 Jul 1975 in Pacific Ocean at age 62.

General Notes:
Grace Wilkinson

OCCUPATION: County employee in Marin county.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 172 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Grace
Social Security #: 526-12-5836
Issued in: Arizona
Birth date: Mar 24, 1913
Death date: Jul 1975
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 93442
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Morro Bay, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54149.7]

4034 F i. Carol Meredith CONGER was born on 3 Nov 1938 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.

4035 M ii. Robert Oliver CONGER was born on 30 Jul 1940 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.

+ 4036 F iii. Margaret Anette CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1945 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

General Notes:
Margaret Ellen Conger

PARENTS: Max Omar Conger and Mary Agnes Winter

OCCUPATION: Commercial artist

Margaret married Lester John CAVALA, son of John Ernest CAVALA and Mary Elizabeth CASE, on 10 Jun 1939 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA. Lester was born on 20 Aug 1913 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.

General Notes:
Lester John Cavala

NAME-CONFLICT: Lester John Cavola

OCCUPATION: western division manager for an importing company

4037 M i. William Lester CAVALA was born on 23 Feb 1943 in Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA.

General Notes:
William Lester Cavala

OCCUPATION: Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of California.

4038 M ii. John Clyde CAVALA was born on 27 Sep 1946 in Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA.

General Notes:
John Clyde Cavala

OCCUPATION: With Media Generalists. He produced/directed films shown at the National Visitor Center in the restored Union Station in Washington, DC.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 276 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 4039 M iii. Thomas Oliver CAVALA was born on 19 Jan 1948 in Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA.

2277. Guy Henry HARDIN was born on 15 Jan 1875 in Mc Callsburg, Story Co., IA, died on 2 Nov 1932 in Clarinda, Page Co., IA at age 57, and was buried in Nov 1932 in Nevada, Story Co., IA, Nevada Cemetery.

Guy married Nellie NELSON, daughter of Paul NELSON and Karen HAUGSTED, on 6 Dec 1893 in Nevada, Story Co., IA. Nellie was born on 25 Nov 1874 in Empire, Washoe Co., NV, died on 9 Nov 1939 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 64, and was buried in Nov 1939 in Nevada, Story Co., IA, Nevada Cemetery.

4040 M i. Ivan Ray HARDIN was born on 4 Jun 1895 in Mc Callsburg, Story Co., IA and died on 16 Jan 1919 in Nevada, Story Co., IA at age 23.

+ 4041 F ii. Mildred Genevieve HARDIN was born on 31 May 1897 in Nevada, Story Co., IA, died on 28 Oct 1985 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA at age 88, and was buried in Oct 1985 in Riverside Cemetery.

4042 F iii. Leila Beatrice HARDIN was born on 13 Jun 1899 in Nevada, Story Co., IA and died on 3 Apr 1986 in Nevada, Story Co., IA at age 86.

4043 F iv. Sarah Faye HARDIN was born on 2 Jun 1902 in Nevada, Story Co., IA and died on 3 Jun 1977 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 75.

4044 F v. Harriette Dorothy HARDIN was born on 1 Oct 1915 in Nevada, Story Co., IA and died on 1 Jun 1930 in Nevada, Story Co., IA at age 14.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: Harriette Dorothy and Harry DeVere Hardin were twins.

4045 M vi. Harry De_Vere HARDIN was born on 1 Oct 1915 in Nevada, Story Co., IA and died on 8 Feb 1971 in Ventura, Ventura Co., CA at age 55.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: Harriette Dorothy and Harry DeVere Hardin were twins.

General Notes:
Lee Dawson Conger

OCCUPATION: Salesman

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist.

RESIDENCES: 1861 E. 49th; Odessa, TX 79760

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Lee Dawson Conger?
Individual: Conger, Lee
Social Security #: 486-03-2822
Issued in: Missouri
Birth date: Sep 4, 1905
Death date: Feb 1976
Residence code: Kansas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 66748
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Humboldt, Kansas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 12, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.198]

Lee married Ruth Louise JOHNSON, daughter of Henry JOHNSON and Jessie May RAYN, on 10 Nov 1929 in Paola, Miami Co., KS. Ruth was born on 5 Jul 1911 in Garnett, Anderson Co., KS.

General Notes:
Ruth Louise Johnson

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Christian Science.

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Ruth (Johnson) Conger?
Individual: Conger, Ruth
Social Security #: 399-16-2750
Issued in: Wisconsin
Birth date: Jul 5, 1911
Death date: Mar 1974
Residence code: Colorado
ZIP Code of last known residence: 80907
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Colorado Springs, Colorado
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
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4046 M i. Darius John CONGER was born on 16 Mar 1944 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

General Notes:
Darius John Conger

OCCUPATION: Professor

RESIDENCES: 4307 Durango, Odessa, TX

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue listed in CFA I, p. 95

Darius married Elizabeth Ann WILLIAMS, daughter of Raymond Fred WILLIAMS and Eula SIDES, on 23 Jan 1966 in Snyder, Scurry Co., TX. Elizabeth was born on 15 Jun 1945 in Abilene, Taylor Co., TX.

2288. Chrystal Beatrice CHRISMAN was born on 30 Apr 1894 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS and died on 22 Mar 1896 in Waverly, Coffey Co., KS at age 1.

General Notes:
Chrystal Beatrice Chrisman

Problem: Was she born in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS or as listed in CFA II, p. 415, Burlington, Kit Carson, CO?

Chrystal married Chester William SEAMAN on 18 Apr 1916 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO. Chester was born on 11 Dec 1892 in Rowena, Audrain Co., MO, died on 7 Apr 1958 in Lebo, Coffey Co., KS at age 65, and was buried in Apr 1958 in Key West.

General Notes:
Chester William Seaman

DEATH-CONFLICT: Did he died at Lebo, Coffey Co., KS or as listed in WFT, Newman Hospital, Emporia, KS?

Nellie married Olen Edward DAWSON on 4 Jun 1940. Olen was born on 28 Jul 1909 in Nr. Waverly, Coffey Co., KS and died on 2 Jan 1979 in Shawnee Mission, Johnson Co., KS at age 69.

General Notes:
Olen Edward Dawson

DEATH: Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Shawnee Mission, KS

2293. Robert Watkins CONGER Dr. was born on 22 Sep 1903 in Bristow, Indian Territory, OK, died on 11 Jan 1990 in Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS at age 86, and was buried on 13 Jan 1990 in Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS, Oak Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Robert Watkins Conger

BIOGRAPHY:
According to the "Indian Pioneer History," Vol. 77, p. 465: Dr. Robert Watkins
Conger of 1419 Leahy Avenue, Pawhuska, Oklahoma, was born 22 Sep 1903 at
Bristow, Indian Territory, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Lorain B. Conger.

He stated, "My parents came to Oklahoma at the opening of the Cherokee Strip,
from Kansas. Father ran in the Strip Race, found land he had previously
picked, soonered, returned to Kansas, then brought Mother by horse and buggy to
Bristow. Grand-father Robert M. Conger was one of the delegates to the first
legislative convention in Guthrie. Later on when Oklahoma was admitted to the
Union he was one of the three delegates to present the 47th star to the Union
Flag at Philadelphia."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 446 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION-RESIDENCES: Dentist in Pawhuska, OK.
(Furnished by Susan Lane)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Robert
Social Security #: 444-40-3155
Issued in: Oklahoma
Birth date: Sep 22, 1903
Death date: Jan 11, 1990
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
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DEATH: DR. ROBERT W. CONGER - January 11, 1990
Services for Dr. Robert W. Conger, Lawrence, are pending at Rumsey Funeral
Home.

Dr. Conger died this morning (Jan. 11, 1990) at Presbyterian Manor.
(Source: Journal-World (Lawrence, KS, 11 Jan 1990 - furnished by Sue Lane)

OBITUARY: CONGER SERVICES - January 12, 1990
Private graveside services for Dr. Robert W. Conger, 86, Lawrence, [KS] will be
Saturday in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence [KS].

Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Presbyterian Manor. Dr. Conger
died Thursday at Presbyterian Manor.

He was born Sept. 22, 1903, in Bristow, Okla. He grew up in Bristow and was
graduated from Bristow High School. He graduated in 1928 from the University of
Missouri at Kansas City Dental College, where he was a member of Delta Sigma
Delta fraternity. He was also a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon honorary
fraternity at the university.

Dr. Conger was a dental surgeon in Pawhuska, Okla., from 1928 until he retired
in 1969. He served in the Army during World War II from 1942 until he received
a medical discharge in 1945. He was discharged from the Army Reserves on April
1, 1953, at the rank of major.

He moved from Pawhuska to Lawrence in 1984.

Dr. Conger was a member of First Christian Church, American Legion and Rotary
Club, all in Pawhuska. He was also a member of the Oklahoma and the American
dental associations and had held offices in both associations.

He was married to Rosetta H. Hall on June 4, 1926, in Fort Smith, Ark. She died
April 6, 1987.

Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Wigington, Lawrence; three
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Friends may call from 3 p.m. today until noon Saturday at Rumsey Funeral Home.
(Source: Journal-World (Lawrence, KS, 11 Jan 1990 - furnished by Susan Lane)

Robert married Jessie Rosetta HALL, daughter of George W. HALL and Justina MOORE, on 4 Jun 1926 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR. Jessie died on 6 Apr 1987.

General Notes:
Jessie Rosetta Hall

SIBLINGS: She was the youngest of four children.

RESIDENCES: Grew up near Woodward, OK

NAME-CONFLICT: Rosetta H. Hall in the obituary of her husband.

2305. Annella ROBBINS was born on 15 Jun 1879 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX and died on 23 Jan 1927 at age 47.

Annella next married Arthur Malone FAGAN, son of Joseph Albert FAGAN and Elnora GRANT, on 13 Dec 1897. Arthur was born on 24 Oct 1873 in Deport, Lamar/Red River Co., TX and died on 23 Jun 1929 at age 55.

General Notes:
Arthur Malone Fagan

SPOUSE: Arthur Malone Fagan was the 2nd spouse of Annella Robbins.

4053 F i. Elnora Robbins FAGAN was born on 15 Jun 1898 and died on 26 Apr 1916 at age 17.

+ 4054 M ii. Lewis Lee FAGAN was born on 31 Jan 1902 in Deport, Lamar/Red River Co., TX and died on 9 Apr 1976 in Houston, Harris Co., TX at age 74.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: Laura Elizabeth and Ollie Thomas Biles were twins.

AKA: Lura on p. 282 of CFA II.

Laura married John Bell COLE, son of William Walter COLE Dr. and Christina M. DALTON, on 25 Oct 1898. John was born on 27 Mar 1860 in North Carolina and died on 23 Dec 1916 in Ida, Grayson Co., TX at age 56.

4055 M i. William Walter COLE was born on 23 Aug 1900 in Ida, Grayson Co., TX and died in 1952 at age 52.

4056 F ii. Nannie Powell COLE was born on 12 Sep 1902 in Ida, Grayson Co., TX and died on 23 Jan 1985 at age 82.

4057 F iii. Lillian Josephine COLE was born on 3 Apr 1905 in Ida, Grayson Co., TX.

+ 4058 F iv. Mary Geraldine COLE was born on 12 Jul 1911 in Ida, Grayson Co., TX and died on 29 Feb 1988 at age 76.

4059 M v. John Clifton COLE was born on 3 Sep 1913 in Ida, Grayson Co., TX and died on 5 Oct 1957 at age 44.

General Notes:
Phoebe Clodine Biles

HOBBIES: Sewing, embroidering, crocheting, writing poetry.

Phoebe married Robert Fred WILSON, son of Dr. Thomas Decatur WILSON and Madeira Ann BARTON, on 26 Nov 1924 in La Fayette. Robert was born on 29 Sep 1903 in Salt Lick, Macon Co., TN and died on 16 Mar 1979 in Madison, Davidson Co., TN at age 75.

General Notes:
Robert Fred Wilson

EDUCATION: Graduate of LaFayette, TN High School

OCCUPATION: Worked in Quality Control for DuPont

HOBBIES: Furniture making; telling stories about the family told to him by his grandparents.

+ 4060 F i. Gloria Jean WILSON was born on 19 Sep 1926 in Gamaliel, Monroe, KY.

4061 M ii. Robert Wilson WILSON was born on 26 Aug 1928 in Lafayette, Macon Co., TN.

2329. Ida May TODD was born on 17 Nov 1873 in Oskaloosa, Jefferson Co., KS, died on 6 Apr 1944 in Concordia, Cloud Co., KS at age 70, and was buried on 10 Apr 1944 in Concordia, Cloud Co., KS, Pleasant Hill.

General Notes:
Ida May Todd

CHRISTENING: 1923, Oak Hill Presbyterian Church

CEMETERY: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia, Cloud Co., KS

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian and Baptist

RELATIONSHIP: Andrew Dodd Todd and his sister, Mary Elizabeth Todd, married siblings, Helen Maria Goodfellow and Chauncey Albert Goodfellow, respectively. George Lincoln Goodfellow, sibling of Helen and Chauncey Goodfellow, married Ida May Todd, the daughter of Jonathan Dodd Todd, who was a niece of Andrew Dodd Todd and Mary Elizabeth Todd.

Ida married George Lincoln GOODFELLOW, son of Henery GOODFELLOW and Sarah Roszellah MATTESON, on 1 Dec 1891. George was born on 27 Jul 1864 in Dover, Iowa Co., IA, died on 27 Jan 1940 in Concordia, Cloud Co., KS at age 75, and was buried on 30 Jan 1940 in Concordia, Cloud Co., KS, Pleasant Hill.

General Notes:
George Lincoln Goodfellow

DEATH: 27 Jan 1940 at Concordia Hospital, Concordia, Cloud Co., KS

4062 F i. Gertrude Enola GOODFELLOW was born on 13 May 1893 in Wells, Ottawa Co., KS, died on 3 Nov 1967 in Concordia, Cloud Co., KS at age 74, and was buried in Nov 1967 in Clay Center, Clay Co., KS.

4063 M ii. Elmer Herbert GOODFELLOW was born on 18 Sep 1894 in Wells, Ottawa Co., KS, died on 12 Dec 1978 in Concordia, Cloud Co., KS at age 84, and was buried on 15 Dec 1978 in Concordia, Cloud Co., KS, Pleasant Hill.

General Notes:
Elmer Herbert Goodfellow

DEATH: 12 Dec 1978, St. Joseph Hospital, Concordia, Cloud Co., KS

4064 F iii. Grace Lois GOODFELLOW was born on 10 Feb 1902 in Wells, Ottawa Co., KS, died on 16 Feb 1984 in Concordia, Cloud Co., KS at age 82, and was buried on 18 Feb 1984 in Concordia, Cloud Co., KS, Pleasant Hill.

4065 M iv. Jonathan Maurice GOODFELLOW was born on 8 Nov 1913 in Wells, Ottawa Co., KS, died on 15 Jul 1935 in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS at age 21, and was buried on 17 Jul 1935 in Concordia, Cloud Co., KS.

General Notes:
Jonathan Maurice Goodfellow

DEATH: 15 Jul 1935 in a hospital in Tokeka, KS

2330. Francis Marion TODD was born on 29 Nov 1874 in Jackson Co., MO, died on 15 Nov 1947 in Bellevue, Sandusky/Huron Co., OH at age 72, and was buried in Nov 1947 in Longford, Clay Co., KS, Keystone Cemetery.

General Notes:
Francis Marion Todd

AKA: Frank

CEMETERY: Keystone Cemetery near Longford, KS

Francis married Rosa Gertrude BERGER, daughter of R. H. BERGER and Elizabeth UNKNOWN, on 22 Jul 1896 in Ohio. Rosa was born on 27 Nov 1878 in Franklin Mills, , IA, died on 8 May 1940 in Abilene, Dickinson Co., KS at age 61, and was buried in May 1940 in Longford, Clay Co., KS, Keystone Cemetery.

4066 M i. Herbert TODD was born on 7 Jul 1897, died on 2 Feb 1967 at age 69, and was buried in Feb 1967 in Oak Hill, Cloud Co., KS, Oak Hill Cemetery.

4067 F ii. Helen TODD was born on 23 Jun 1899, died on 24 Dec 1986 in Clay Center, Clay Co., KS at age 87, and was buried on 27 Dec 1986 in Clay Center, Clay Co., KS, Greenwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Helen Todd

DEATH: 24 Dec 1986, Clay County Hospital, Clay Center, Clay Co., KS

4068 M iii. Oscar Orville TODD was born on 7 Dec 1901, died on 13 Jul 1990 in Clay Center, Clay Co., KS at age 88, and was buried on 16 Jul 1990 in Longford, Clay Co., KS, Keystone Cemetery.

General Notes:
Oscar Orville Todd

DEATH: 13 Jul 1990, Clay County Hospital, Clay Center, Clay Co., KS

4069 F iv. Margaretta L. TODD was born on 24 Feb 1904 in Manchester, Dickinson Co., KS, died on 18 Mar 1979 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ at age 75, and was buried on 22 May 1979 in Bellevue, Sandusky/Huron Co., OH, Bellevue Cemetery.

General Notes:
W. Harold Todd

MARRIAGE: The marriage of W. Harold Todd and Margaretta L. Todd took place at her parent's home, Longford, Clay Co., KS on 5 Oct 1929.

QUESTION: Were Harold and Margaretta Todd related prior to marriage?

4070 F v. Ina Pearl TODD was born on 16 Nov in Manchester, Dickinson Co., KS, died on 1 May 1967 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, and was buried on 4 May 1967 in Dallas, , TX, Grove Hill Cemetery.

4071 F vi. Velma Anne TODD was born on 26 Feb 1910 in Banner, Trego Co., KS.

General Notes:
Velma Anne Todd

COMMENT: Ida Mae Drommer wrote, "At the Banner (Community) there was a Post Office and a store. One mile north was a school house. There was a church one mile east of the school. My grandparents lived one mile east of the post office and store."

4072 F vii. Mary Elizabeth TODD was born on 16 Jun 1913 in Banner, Trego Co., KS, died on 25 Dec 1982 at age 69, and was buried on 28 Dec 1982 in Minnesota, Graceland Cemetey.

General Notes:
Mary Elizabeth Todd

AKA: Betty

COMMENT: Ida Mae Drommer wrote, "At the Banner (Community) there was a Post Office and a store. One mile north was a school house. There was a church one mile east of the school. My grandparents lived one mile east of the post office and store."

BURIAL: Dresser Funeral Service in Mora, MN handled arrangements.

4073 M viii. Marian Rinch TODD was born on 3 Jun 1915 in Longford, Clay Co., KS, died on 27 Sep 1982 in Salina, Saline Co., KS at age 67, and was buried on 30 Sep 1982 in Salina, Saline Co., KS, Gypsum Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Marian Rinch Todd

DEATH: 27 Sep 1982, Kentwood View Nursing Home, Salina, KS

4074 M ix. Harold George TODD was born on 30 Aug 1917 in Manchester, Dickinson Co., KS, died on 3 Mar 1983 in Willow Springs, Howell Co., MO at age 65, and was buried on 7 Mar 1983 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO, National Cemetery.

General Notes:
Harold George Todd

DEATH: 3 Mar 1983, at his farm, in a tractor accident, Willow Springs, MO

4075 M x. Harry Johnathan TODD was born on 30 Aug 1917 in Manchester, Dickinson Co., KS.

2331. John Fredrick TODD was born on 19 Dec 1878 in Jefferson Co., KS, died on 24 Dec 1963 in Salina, Saline Co., KS at age 85, and was buried on 27 Dec 1963 in Minneapolis, Ottawa Co., KS, Highland Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Fredrick Todd

AKA: Fred

OCCUPATION: Rural mail carrier

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

DEATH: 24 Dec 1963 at Asbury Hospital in Salina, KS

John married Dade Ola GEORGE, daughter of Henry GEORGE and Unknown, on 20 Sep 1906. Dade was born on 24 May 1885 in Wells, Ottawa Co., KS, died on 1 May 1963 in Salina, Saline Co., KS at age 77, and was buried on 4 May 1963 in Minneapolis, Ottawa Co., KS, Highland Cemetery.

General Notes:
Dade Ola George

BIRTH: 24 May 1885, near Wells, KS

DEATH: 1 May 1963, Asbury Hospital, Salina, Saline Co., KS

4076 U i. Lynn TODD was born on 29 Jan 1908, died on 3 May 1908, and was buried in May 1908 in Minneapolis, Ottawa Co., KS, Highland Cemetery.

4077 M ii. Wendell Orval TODD was born on 30 Jan 1914 in Wells, Ottawa Co., KS.

General Notes:
Neva McKinney

AKA: Mrs. Neva McKinney Jones. She was first married to a Mr. Jones.

4078 M iii. Lloyd Elton TODD was born on 6 Feb 1921 in Wells, Ottawa Co., KS, died on 8 Jan 1996 in Texas City, Galveston Co., TX at age 74, and was buried on 11 Jan 1996 in Webster, Harris Co., TX, Forest Park East Mausoleum.

General Notes:
Lloyd Elton Todd

DEATH: 8 Jan 1996 at Columbia/Mainland Medical Center, Texas City, TX

CEMETERY: Forest Park East Mausoleum, Webster, TX

BURIAL-QUESTION: In what county is the burial place?

2332. Edith Alice TODD was born on 3 Jul 1882 in Jefferson Co., KS, died on 25 Sep 1964 in Abilene, Dickinson Co., KS at age 82, and was buried on 28 Sep 1964 in Abilene, Dickinson Co., KS, Abilene Cemetery.

Edith married James William ADEE on 30 Jul 1902 in Kansas. James was born on 15 Jun 1877 in Janesville, Rock Co., WI and died on 28 Aug 1965 in Kansas at age 88.

4079 F i. Vera Gladys ADEE was born on 6 Dec 1905 in Kansas and died on 10 May 1947 in California at age 41.

4082 M iv. Loyall Melvin ADEE was born on 23 Apr 1916 in Wells, Ottawa Co., KS, died on 12 Feb 1989 in Talihina, Le Flore Co., OK at age 72, and was buried on 14 Feb 1989 in Sand Springs, Tulsa/Osage Co., OK, Woodland Cemetery.

General Notes:
Loyall Melvin Adee

QUESTION: Is Talihina, OK in Latimer Co. or Le Flore Co., OK? The Rand McNally
Commercial Atlas lists, LeFlore, county.

2333. Harry Conger TODD was born on 19 May 1884 in Eskridge, Wabaunsee Co., KS, died on 3 Jan 1975 in Wakeeney, Trego Co., KS at age 90, and was buried on 7 Jan 1975 in Quinter, Gove Co., KS, Quinter Cemetery.

General Notes:
Harry Conger Todd

OCCUPATION: farmer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

MARRIAGE: 3 May 1916, Banner Community, Trego Co., KS at the home of the bride's parents

DEATH: 3 Jan 1975, at Long Term Care in Wakeeney, Trego Co., KS

Harry married Pearl Elizabeth WILDS, daughter of Elwin Aaron WILDS and Mary Tibetha COURTNEY, on 3 May 1916 in Banner Community, Trego Co., KS. Pearl was born on 13 May 1894 in West Topsham, Orange Co., VT, died on 16 Feb 1973 in Quinter, Gove Co., KS at age 78, and was buried on 21 Feb 1973 in Quinter, Gove Co., KS, Quinter Cemetery.

General Notes:
Pearl Elizabeth Wilds

RESIDENCES: West Topsham, VT; Denver, CO; Banner Community, KS; Quinter, KS

DEATH: 16 Feb 1973 at Gove County Hospital, Quinter, Gove Co., KS

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

+ 4084 F i. Beulah Anne TODD was born on 17 Nov 1917 in Collyer, Trego Co., KS, died on 4 Dec 1982 in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS at age 65, and was buried on 7 Dec 1982 in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Mt. Hope Cemetery.

+ 4085 M ii. Harry Elwin TODD was born on 25 Nov 1920 in Collyer, Gove Co., KS.

+ 4087 M iv. Ernest Marion TODD was born on 25 Jan 1930 in Quinter, Gove Co., KS, died on 6 Apr 1989 in Hannibal, Ralls Co., MO at age 59, and was buried on 12 Apr 1989 in Ralls Co., MO, Hydesburg Cemetery.

2334. Walter Lovel TODD was born on 18 Dec 1887 in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, died on 11 Mar 1969 in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA at age 81, and was buried in Mar 1969 in Ferndale, Whatcom Co., WA, Green Acres Memorial Park.

General Notes:
Walter Lovel Todd

RESIDENCES: 3100 W. Maplewood; Bellingham, WA

OCCUPATION: Salesman

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Episcopal

Walter married Blanche E. KIRBY on 12 May 1908 in Wells, Ottawa Co., KS. Blanche was born in Mar 1890 in Wells, Ottawa Co., KS, died on 12 May 1967 in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA at age 77, and was buried in May 1967 in Ferndale, Whatcom Co., WA, Green Acres Memorial Park.

4088 M i. Gerald Dallas TODD was born on 2 Jun 1910 in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA, died on 14 Sep 1978 in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA at age 68, and was buried in Sep 1978 in Ferndale, Whatcom Co., WA, Green Acres Memorial Park.

4089 M ii. Donald Walter TODD was born on 26 Jul 1912 in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA, died in 1941 at age 29, and was buried in 1941 in Ferndale, Whatcom Co., WA, Green Acres Memorial Park.

4090 F iii. Charline Elizabeth TODD was born on 18 Oct 1913 in Minneapolis, Ottawa Co., KS and died on 12 Dec 1980 in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA at age 67.

4091 M iv. Victor Jessie TODD was born on 1 Jan 1916 in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA, died on 19 Apr 1982 in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA at age 66, and was buried in Apr 1982 in Ferndale, Whatcom Co., WA, Green Acres Memorial Park.

4092 M v. Forrest TODD was born on 4 Feb 1920 in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA.

Forrest married Martha Elizabeth LEATHERS on 30 Dec 1944 in Franklin, Simpson Co., KY.

Margaret married Arthur DEHNER on 28 Nov 1908. Arthur died in Dec 1935 in Concordia, Cloud Co., KS.

2357. Sidney Beeson CONGER was born on 9 Feb 1890 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA, died on 29 Mar 1949 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 59, and was buried in Mar 1949 in Wilmette, Cook Co., IL, Memorial Park.

Sidney married Harriet May HERR on 14 Jun 1924 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Harriet was born on 10 May 1888 in Mount Nebo, Lancaster Co., PA.

2358. William Edmund CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1893 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA, died on 22 Jun 1959 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA at age 65, and was buried in Jun 1959 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA, Arcadia Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Edmund Conger

RELATIONSHIP: His middle name is spelled, Edmund, in honor of his uncle, Edmund Jackson Conger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 515 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

William married Inez Saretha PARKER, daughter of Claud Lamar PARKER and Nancy Roxanna Elizabeth BURNS, on 20 Jul 1921 in Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL. Inez was born on 26 Jul 1897 in Wedowee, Randolph Co., AL.

+ 4096 M i. William Edmund CONGER was born on 19 Dec 1922 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA.

+ 4097 M ii. Sidney Lamar CONGER was born on 23 Jul 1924 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA and died on 20 Aug 1993 at age 69.

Lucy married William Washington HENDRIX, son of William HENDRIX and Unknown, on 19 Feb 1916. William was born on 25 Dec 1873 in Rome, Floyd Co., GA and died on 18 Apr 1955 at age 81.

4098 M i. William Conger HENDRIX was born on 18 Feb 1917 in Prescott, Nevada Co., AR.

General Notes:
Herndon Jeffrie Conger

LEGAL_MATTER: Herndon Conger disappeared in 1921 and his wife later married, W.E. Ferguson.

+ 4101 M i. Herndon Jeffrie CONGER was born on 17 Apr 1917 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA and died in Jun 1968 at age 51.

2362. Wayne Edward CONGER was born on 24 Nov 1899 in Nevada Co., AR, died on 29 Oct 1967 in Houston, Harris Co., TX at age 67, and was buried in Oct 1967 in Galena, Harris Co., TX, Brookside Cemetery.

General Notes:
Wayne Edward Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: There is a conflict on the day of birth. The SSDI lists, 24 Nov 1899. Others list, 21 Nov 1899.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Wayne
Social Security #: 449-03-5648
Issued in: Texas
Birth date: Nov 24, 1899
Death date: Oct 1967
Residence code: Texas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 77547
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Galena Park, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
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Wayne married Myrtie Viola KENNEDY. Myrtie was born on 9 Jun 1900 in Nevada Co., AR, died on 4 Jan 1989 at age 88, and was buried in Jan 1989 in Galena, Harris Co., TX, Brookside Cemetery.

General Notes:
Myrtie Viola Kennedy

NAME-CONFLICT: Mirtie Ola Kennedy; Myrtie Viola Kennedy in CFA II, p. 245. Probably called, Ola. Mytrie Ciola Kennedy, CFA II, p. 723. Mirtie Viola Kennedy (CFA I, p. 456). Mytrie Conger in the SSDI.

QUESTION-NAME: What was the name of this person?

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Myrtie
Social Security #: 438-68-4667
Issued in: Louisiana
Birth date: Jun 9, 1900
Death date: Jan 4, 1989
ZIP Code of last known residence: 77547
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Galena Park, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54152.87]

General Notes:
Mirtie Louise Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Mirtie Louise; Myrtie Louise, CFA II, p. 723

General Notes:
Fred D. Lee

DIVORCE: The marriage of Fred D. Lee and Mirtie Louise Conger ended in divorce.

4103 F ii. Marguerite CONGER was born on 27 Mar 1924 and died on 13 Feb 1932 at age 7.

+ 4104 M iii. Samuel CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1925 in Eldorado, Union Co., AR.

General Notes:
Haden F. Vardeman

AKA-ERROR: CFA II, p. 723 states, Haden F. Vardeman, not Wardman.

2363. Carl Samuel CONGER was born on 24 Oct 1901 in Prescott, Nevada Co., AR, died on 24 Apr 1930 at age 28, and was buried in Apr 1930 in El Dorado, Union Co., AR, Arlington Cemetery.

General Notes:
Carl Samuel Conger

OCCUPATION: Worked for an oil refinery

ORGANIZATIONS: Mason

Carl married Birdie Eunice FRENCH, daughter of Sherman FRENCH and Virginia HARRIS, on 25 Jul 1923. Birdie was born on 4 May 1902 in Scotland, Van Buren Co., AR and died on 10 Jan 1986 in Lexington, Cleveland Co., OK at age 83.

General Notes:
Birdie Eunice French

OCCUPATION: RN

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Twice a delegate Republican Conv 1956-1960.

+ 4106 F i. Clara Virginia CONGER was born on 8 Nov 1924 in Eldorado, Union Co., AR.

+ 4107 M ii. Marvin Thomas CONGER was born on 27 Sep 1926 in El Dorado, Union Co., AR.

+ 4108 F iii. Norma Gene CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1928 in Eldorado, Union Co., AR.

+ 4109 F iv. Sammie Carleene CONGER was born on 31 Dec 1930 in Eldorado, Union Co., AR.

2364. Annie Esther CONGER was born on 12 Mar 1903 in Nevada Co., MO and died in Jan 1986 at age 82.

General Notes:
Annie Esther Conger

DEATH: Jan 1986
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Dillard, Annie
Social Security #: 303-42-7189
Issued in: Indiana
Birth date: Mar 12, 1903
Death date: Jan 1986
Residence code: Texas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 77662
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Vidor, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 8, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.69985.45]

Annie married Barnie Harrel DILLARD, son of John Wisley DILLARD and Louiza Esidora BENNETT, on 30 May 1920 in Nevada Co., MO. Barnie was born on 30 May 1901 in Nevada Co., AR and died in May 1986 at age 85.

General Notes:
Barnie Harrell Dillard

Problem: Was the first name, Barney or Barnie? Both listed in CFA I. Barnie
Dillard in the SSDI.

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 810

DEATH: May 1986
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Dillard, Barnie
Social Security #: 429-10-7203
Issued in: Arkansas
Birth date: May 30, 1901
Death date: May 1986
Residence code: Texas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 77662
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Vidor, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 8, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.69986.20]

4110 M i. Hubert Samuel DILLARD was born on 20 Jul 1922 in Rosston, Nevada Co., AR.

General Notes:
Hubert Samuel Dillard

BIRTH: CFA lists the birthplace of Hubert and his siblings as, Rosston. No state is given. In light of the fact that his parents lived in Nevada Co., AR it is assumed that the birth place was, Rosston, Nevada, AR.
(Written by Richard E. Henthorn, Jan 2001)

4111 F ii. Dorothy Jean DILLARD was born on 25 Jan 1925 in Rosston, Nevada Co., AR.

4112 M iii. Donald Thomas DILLARD was born on 28 Jul 1928 in Rosston, Nevada Co., AR.

4113 F iv. Esther Vonice DILLARD was born on 21 Mar 1931 in Rosston, Nevada Co., AR.

4114 F v. Clara Lou DILLARD was born on 27 Feb 1933 in Rosston, Nevada Co., AR.

4115 F vi. Carolyn Rhea DILLARD was born on 11 Oct 1937 in Rosston, Nevada Co., AR.

2366. Edmund Julian CONGER was born on 13 Jan 1897 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA and died in Mar 1986 at age 89.

General Notes:
Edmund Julian Conger

RESIDENCES: 624 Delaware; Shreveport, LA

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Edmund
Social Security #: 435-07-8424
SS# issued in: Louisiana
Birth date: Jan 13, 1897
Death date: Mar 1986
Residence code: Louisiana
ZIP Code of last known residence: 71106
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Shreveport, Louisiana
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 2, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48091.174]

Edmund married Winifred Greening PIRKLE, daughter of Swenson GREENING Dr. and Eugenia SMITH, on 13 Jun 1940 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA. Winifred was born on 30 Dec 1902 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA and died on 24 Mar 1980 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA at age 77.

General Notes:
Winifred Greening Pirkle

ADOPTION: Winifred Greening was adopted by Dr. Lewis H. Pirkle.

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 1904 by some researchers. 30 Dec 1902 in the SSDI.

NAME-CONFLICT: Winnifred Conger in the SSDI

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Winnifred
Social Security #: 435-50-2453
SS# issued in: Louisiana
Birth date: Dec 30, 1902
Death date: Mar 1980
Residence code: Louisiana
ZIP Code of last known residence: 71106
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Shreveport, Louisiana
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 2, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48098.60]

2367. Jeptha Tigner CONGER was born on 5 Apr 1899 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA and died in Dec 1971 at age 72.

General Notes:
Jeptha Tigner Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Jeptha
Social Security #: 435-10-2019
Issued in: Louisiana
Birth date: Apr 5, 1899
Death date: Dec 1971
Residence code: Louisiana
ZIP Code of last known residence: 71201
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Monroe, Louisiana
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.48]

Jeptha married Josephine Elizabeth TURRENTINE, daughter of William TURRENTINE and Mary Ann UNKNOWN, on 15 Sep 1920. Josephine was born on 1 Nov 1899 in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA and died on 17 Jul 1953 in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, LA at age 53.

+ 4117 F i. Josephine Tigner CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1921 in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA.

Jeptha next married Mildred Sue BUSHART, daughter of John Almus BUSHART and Bessie Mai CRAWFORD, on 17 Nov 1956 in Union City, Obion Co., TN. Mildred was born on 21 Apr 1906 in Gardner, Weakley Co., TN and died on 20 Nov 1997 at age 91.

General Notes:
Mildred Sue Bushart

SPOUSE: Mildred Sue Bushart was the 2nd spouse of Jeptha Tigner Conger.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Mildred
Social Security #: 411-44-1995
Issued in: Tennessee
Birth date: Apr 21, 1906
Death date: Nov 20, 1997
ZIP Code of last known residence: 77477
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Stafford, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54152.61]

2368. Sidney Lee CONGER was born on 25 May 1902 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA and died on 29 Oct 1987 at age 85.

General Notes:
Sidney Lee Conger

RESIDENCES: RFD #2, Box 1-2; Fairhope, AL 36532

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Sidney
Social Security #: 208-03-4933
Issued in: Pennsylvania
Birth date: May 25, 1902
Death date: Oct 29, 1987
ZIP Code of last known residence: 36527
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Spanish Fort, Alabama
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.174]

Sidney married Ruby Agnes SHARP, daughter of Joseph Franklin SHARP and Clara Glovina JOHNSON, on 9 Jan 1931 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI. Ruby was born on 24 Jul 1902 in Sims Chapel, Washington Co., AL.

+ 4118 F i. Martha Lee CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1932 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.

+ 4119 M ii. Thomas Sidney CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1939 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.

2369. Thomas Tigner CONGER was born on 13 Feb 1907 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA and died in May 1974 at age 67.

General Notes:
Thomas Tigner Conger

QUESTION: How many times was Thomas Tigner Conger married? CFA I lists, two different wives on separate pages. Was Elizabeth Reid a wife of Thomas Tigner Conger? If so, was she the first of second wife.

RESIDENCES: 4817 Crescent Drive; Shevreport, LA

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Thomas
Social Security #: 085-28-5461
Issued in: New York
Birth date: Feb 13, 1907
Death date: May 1974
Residence code: Louisiana
ZIP Code of last known residence: 71106
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Shreveport, Louisiana
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.11]

Thomas married Elizabeth Beatrice Mc_KELLAR, daughter of Charles Richardson Mc_KELLAR and Anne RIDDETT,. Elizabeth was born on 6 Nov 1915 in Brisbane, Australia.

2370. George William CONGER was born on 21 Apr 1909 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA and died on 17 Feb 1984 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA at age 74.

General Notes:
George William Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, George
Social Security #: 435-03-4165
SS# issued in: Louisiana
Birth date: Apr 21, 1909
Death date: Feb 1984
Residence code: Louisiana
ZIP Code of last known residence: 71104
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Shreveport, Louisiana
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48093.0]

George married Lillian JENKINS, daughter of Robert Floyd JENKINS and Glena PRITCHARD, on 7 Nov 1936 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA. Lillian was born on 18 Mar 1914 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC.

+ 4121 F i. Julia Tigner CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1937 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA.

+ 4122 M ii. John William CONGER was born on 6 Mar 1945 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA.

4123 F iii. Lillian Elizabeth CONGER was born on 6 Mar 1945 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA.

General Notes:
Lillian Elizabeth Conger

RELATIONSHIP: John William and Lillian Elizabeth Conger were twins.

AKA: Called, Betty

+ 4124 M iv. George Robert CONGER was born on 8 Jun 1948 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA.

General Notes:
Julia Galloway

SPOUSE: Of George William Conger, Per CFA II, p. 700

2374. Eugene Bunard CONGER was born on 23 Apr 1914 in Stamford, Jones/Haskell Co., TX and died in Jan 1973 at age 58.

General Notes:
Eugene Bunard Conger

RESIDENCES: After his father died in 1925, Eugene, lived with his step-mother, Alabama Kittley Conger in Wilton, AR until 1935.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 30 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: 1216 Sunnyside; Dallas, TX 75211

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Eugene
Social Security #: 450-10-2878
SS# issued in: Texas
Birth date: Apr 23, 1914
Death date: Jan 1973
Residence code: Texas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 75211
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Dallas, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48092.92]

Eugene married Lorita Mc_GAHA, daughter of Richard Earl Mc_GAHA and Bessie PARSONS, on 24 Apr 1946 in Wilton, Little River Co., AR. Lorita was born on 16 Aug 1925 in Ashdown, Little River Co., AR.

4125 M i. Richard Eugene CONGER was born on 8 Feb 1947 in Ashdown, Little River Co., AR.

4126 F ii. Kathy Lynn CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1951 in Ashdown, Little River Co., AR.

2377. Ida Mae STOUT was born on 10 Feb 1878 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS, died on 2 May 1958 in Earle, Crittenden Co., AR at age 80, and was buried in May 1958 in Earle, Crittenden Co., AR, Gibson Bayou Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ida Mae Stout

PROBLEM: Was the date of birth, 10 Feb 1878 or as reported by Virginia Griffin, 10 Feb 1877?

CENSUS: 1900, Carroll Co., MS, Supv. Dist. 4, Enum. Dist. 21, Sheet 10
CENSUS: 1910, Carroll Co., MS, 4th Beat, Dist. 35
CENSUS: 1920, Panola Co., MS, Supv. Dist. 2, Enum. Dist. 61, Sheet 4B

Ida married Chester Field SIMPSON, son of Robert W. SIMPSON and Susan UNKNOWN, in 1894. Chester was born in 1867 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS, died in 1938 in Earle, Crittenden Co., AR at age 71, and was buried in 1938 in Earle, Crittenden Co., AR, Gibson Bayou Cemetery.

4127 M i. Robert William SIMPSON was born on 2 Jan 1900 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS, died on 25 Oct 1902 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS at age 2, and was buried in Oct 1902 in Carroll Co., MS, Enon Cemetery.

4128 M ii. Otis Field SIMPSON was born on 28 Apr 1901 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS, died in Jul 1966 in Wagoner, Wagoner Co., OK at age 65, and was buried in Jul 1966 in Oklahoma.

General Notes:
Otis Field Simpson

SSN:
Individual: Simpson, Otis
Social Security #: 443-22-7340
Issued in: Oklahoma
Birth date: Apr 28, 1901
Death date: Jul 1966
Residence code: Oklahoma
ZIP Code of last known residence: 74467
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Wagoner, Oklahoma
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 17, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.99831.11]

4129 F iii. Elizabeth SIMPSON was born on 13 Sep 1903 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Simpson

AKA: Called, Libby

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 2001, Mississippi

General Notes: NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of Kenneth Samuels and Elizabeth
Simpson.

+ 4130 F iv. Eva Ellen SIMPSON was born on 25 Dec 1905 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS, died on 30 Nov 1999 in West Memphis, Crittenden Co., AR at age 93, and was buried in Dec 1999 in Earle, Crittenden Co., AR, Gibson Bayou Cemetery.

4131 M v. Chester SIMPSON was born in 1907 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS and died in 1914 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS at age 7.

4132 F vi. Ruby SIMPSON was born on 6 Dec 1910 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS, died on 23 Nov 1979 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN at age 68, and was buried in Nov 1979 in Earle, Crittenden Co., AR, Gibson Bayou Cemetery.

4133 M vii. Crawford SIMPSON was born in 1914 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS and died in 1915 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS at age 1.

2378. David Lewis CUMMINGS was born on 18 Feb 1867 in Rison, Jefferson Co., AR and died on 10 May 1927 in Kirby, Pike Co., AR at age 60.

David married Mollie Ann FAULKNER, daughter of Joseph Hick FAULKNER and Agnes Ellen THOMPSON, on 19 Dec 1896 in Pike Co., AR. Mollie was born on 15 Feb 1875 in Arkansas and died on 20 Feb 1967 in Pike Co., AR at age 92.

4135 F i. Minnie M. CUMMINGS was born on 26 Jun 1897 in Pike Co., AR and died on 16 Mar 1904 at age 6.

4137 F iii. Ettie CUMMINGS was born on 22 Feb 1901 in Pike Co., AR and died on 28 Nov 1918 at age 17.

+ 4142 M viii. Grady Woodrow CUMMINGS was born on 3 Jan 1913 in Pike Co., AR and died on 3 Jun 1977 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA at age 64.

John married Janie Ellon HOUCHIN, daughter of Jethro Lawrence HOUCHIN and Nancy Ellon VAUGHN,.

General Notes:
Stella Cummings

RESEARCHER: Stella (Cummings) Holt was interested in genealogy. She shared some information about her Cummings family with Richard E. Henthorn in May 2004.

Stella married Davy Lee HOLT, son of William Herman HOLT and Ethel Lorene UNKNOWN,.

2393. William Edwin CONGER was born on 17 Feb 1893 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA, died on 8 Apr 1970 at age 77, and was buried in Apr 1970 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA, Episcopal Cemetery.

William married Ethel Stanley LEWIS, daughter of Henry LEANDER Dr. and Katherine Victoria STREET, on 22 Aug 1928. Ethel was born on 24 Oct 1902 in Liberty, Amite Co., MS.

General Notes:
Ethel Stanley Lewis

QUESTION: Why didn't Ethel Stanley Lewis use the surname of either of her
parents?

General Notes:
Jack L. Croft

ERROR: Wife's name is underlined, CFA I, p. 516. Yet he doesn't seem to have a family group record.

2395. Mary Hope CONGER was born on 7 Feb 1901 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA and died on 15 Nov 1934 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA at age 33.

Mary married Jack Myers FILES, son of Frank Williamson FILES and Maude Anne MYERS, about 28 Aug 1922. Jack was born on 14 Jul 1898 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA.

General Notes:
Jack Myers Files

Problem: Was the date of marriage, 22 Aug 1922 or as listed in CFA II, p. 307, 28 Aug 1922?

4148 F i. Stella Ida FILES was born on 21 Jul 1930 in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, LA.

4149 M ii. Jack Bernard FILES was born on 3 Dec 1931 in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, LA.

Elma married Clarence Jackson WASSON, son of Albert Jackson WASSON and Dora CARSON, on 7 Feb 1920 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., OK. Clarence was born on 22 Dec 1895 in Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, LA.

4150 M i. Jack Conger WASSON was born on 22 Jan 1921 in Hornell, Steuben Co., NY and died on 5 Mar 1921.

4151 M ii. William Albert WASSON was born on 29 Jan 1924 in Meadville, Crawford Co., PA and died on 21 Feb 1956 at age 32.

General Notes: NO_ISSUE: William Albert Wasson and Mary Lee Williams had no issue.

William married Mary Lee WILLIAMS, daughter of William Clark WILLIAMS and Marie HILL, on 23 Dec 1945. Mary was born on 8 Dec 1928 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA.

2398. Clara Belle CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1898 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA and died on 24 Dec 1984 in Greenwood, , LA at age 86.

General Notes:
Clara Belle Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Claribel in CFA II, p. 705

DEATH-QUESTION: In what parish did the death take place?

Clara married John T. DUNN, son of John DUNN and Euginia THINEATT, on 8 Jul 1920 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA. John was born on 22 Nov 1893 in Greenwood, , LA.

General Notes:
John T. Dunn

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 810

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what parish did the birth take place?

+ 4152 M i. John Conger DUNN was born on 8 Jun 1923 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA.

2400. Samuel William CONGER was born on 1 Sep 1905 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA and died in Sep 1978 at age 73.

General Notes:
Samuel William Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Sam
Social Security #: 436-40-2884
Issued in: Louisiana
Birth date: Sep 1, 1905
Death date: Sep 1978
Residence code: Louisiana
ZIP Code of last known residence: 71264
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Oak Ridge, Louisiana
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 71264
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Oak Ridge, Louisiana
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.160]

Samuel married Mary Nell KANE, daughter of Theodore KANE and Beulah KING, on 23 Oct 1935. Mary was born on 8 Jan.

+ 4154 M i. Joseph William CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1941 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR.

+ 4155 M ii. Edwin Bernard CONGER was born on 25 Aug 1948 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA.

General Notes:
Maude Zelpha Cain

ERROR: Birth date is listed as 4 Jun 1833 in CFA I, p. 711. Should it be 4 Jun 1883?

2414. James William CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1883 in Blackmonton, Carroll Co., MS and died on 22 Sep 1966 at age 82.

General Notes:
James William Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, James
Social Security #: 426-76-9557
Issued in: Mississippi
Birth date: Sep 29, 1883
Death date: Sep 1966
Residence code: Mississippi
ZIP Code of last known residence: 38967
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Winona, Mississippi
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54149.196]

2415. Joseph Clyde CONGER Dr. was born on 30 Nov 1885 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS and died on 9 Oct 1918 in Cruger, Holmes Co., MS at age 32.

General Notes:
Joseph Clyde Conger

AKA: Appears that he was called, Clyde. CFA I, p. 82

Problem: Where was he born? CFA lists two places.

RESIDENCES: Cruger, MS

OCCUPATION: doctor of medicine, having a general practice. He made his calls
with a horse and buggy until 1918 when he changed to a motorcyle and then an
auto. His son, Joseph Clyde, still had his father's black medical bag. (CFA I,
p. 366)

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: Died of the flu in the epidemic of 1918. (CFA I, p. 366)

HOBBIES: Hunting

General Notes:
Emily Hennen Carlton

MARRIAGE: After the death of her first husband she married, L'Grand Capers Wilson and had, Mary Capers Wilson.

DEATH: Died of a heart attack in 1943 in her sleep.

+ 4163 M i. Joseph Clyde CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1914 in Cruger, Holmes Co., MS and died on 3 Mar 1993 at age 78.

4164 F ii. Sue Hawes CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1917 in Cruger, Holmes Co., MS.

General Notes:
Sue Hawes Conger

BIRTH-ERROR: "b. 1917 instead of 1916" (CFA II, p. 724)

Effie married George W. WOFFORD, son of Jefferson Elias WOFFORD and Mary Ellen HALL, on 12 Jul 1912 in Blackmonton, Carroll Co., MS. George was born on 16 Jun 1889 in Hohenlinden, Webster Co., MS and died on 10 Mar 1955 in Drew, Sunflower Co., MS at age 65.

4165 F i. Mary Alice WOFFORD was born on 22 Apr 1913 in Eupora, Webster Co., MS.

4169 M v. Jesse Lucius WOFFORD was born on 8 Jun 1922 in Drew, Sunflower Co., MS.

General Notes:
Jesse Lucius Wofford

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, Jesse Lucius and John David Wofford married sisters,
Mary and Elizabeth Ridgway, respectively.

Jesse married Mary RIDGWAY, daughter of Unknown RIDGWAY and Unknown, on 20 Jul 1952.

General Notes:
John David Wofford

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, Jesse Lucius and John David Wofford married sisters, Mary and Elizabeth Ridgway, respectively.

John married Elizabeth RIDGWAY, daughter of Unknown RIDGWAY and Unknown, on 10 Jun 1947.

2417. Lucius Hal CONGER was born on 14 Dec 1889 in Blackmonton, Carroll Co., MS and died on 6 Dec 1950 at age 60.

+ 4175 M v. Fred Carol CONGER was born on 14 Jun 1927 in Drew, Sunflower Co., MS.

2418. Annie Lee CONGER was born on 24 Nov 1892 in Blackmonton, Carroll Co., MS and died in Oct 1985 at age 92.

General Notes:
Annie Lee Conger

DEATH: Oct 2985
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Kelly, Annie
Social Security #: 436-20-9328
Issued in: Louisiana
Birth date: Nov 24, 1892
Death date: Oct 1985
Residence code: Louisiana
ZIP Code of last known residence: 71111
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Bossier City, Louisiana
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 8, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.143873.136]

Annie married Nathan Berry KELLY, son of Charles William KELLY and Julia Ann MURFF, on 19 Apr 1918 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS. Nathan was born on 1 Jun 1893 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS and died on 22 Feb 1967 in Bossier City, Bossier Parish, LA at age 73.

General Notes:
Nathan Berry Kelly

SSN:
Individual: Kelly, Nathan
Social Security #: 439-01-4467
Issued in: Louisiana
Birth date: Jun 1, 1893
Death date: Feb 1967
Residence code: Louisiana
ZIP Code of last known residence: 71010
As of April 1997, this ZIP Code was not in use by the U.S. Postal Service. The
following primary location may have once been associated with this ZIP Code or
may be in the same general geographic region of the U.S. It is also possible
that the Social Security Administration had the wrong ZIP Code listed for this
person.
Blanchard, Louisiana
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 8, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.144108.29]

+ 4181 M iii. Charles Lee KELLY was born on 5 Sep 1929 in Bossier City, Bossier Parish, LA.

2419. Benjamin Clower CONGER was born on 24 Dec 1893 in Blackmonton, Carroll Co., MS, died on 23 Sep 1957 in Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS at age 63, and was buried in Sep 1957 in Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS.

General Notes:
Benjamin Clower Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Ben Clower Conger and Benjamin Clower Conger, p. 40, CFA I. Benjamin Clower Conger, CFA I, p. 366.

QUESTION: What was the first name of this person?

RECOLLECTIONS: Benjamin Clower Conger worked 23 years for the world's largest cotton plantation, Delta and Pine Land Company. In 1941, he bought his own cotton plantation and operated it until his death.

In his youth he was a fine baseball player and managed his community teams for a number of years.

He was an ardent quail hunter and was one of the best shots in the state of Mississippi.

All six of his children graduated from college.

His widow, Maybelle, and youngest son, Ralph, still operated the farm in 1969.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 40 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Benjamin married May Belle HOGE, daughter of Solomon King HOGE and Elba EADES, on 23 Jan 1916 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS. May was born on 6 Mar 1897 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS.

General Notes:
May Belle Hoge

NAME-CONFLICT: Maybell Hoge, p. 40, CFA I. May Bell Hoge, p. 765, CFA I. Mary Belle Hogue; Maybelle Hoge (CFA II, p. 703)

+ 4182 F i. Evelyn Louise CONGER was born on 16 Feb 1917 in Blackmonton, Carroll Co., MS.

+ 4183 F ii. May Lucille CONGER was born on 29 Nov 1919 in Deeson, Bolivar Co., MS.

4184 F iii. Margaret Clower CONGER was born on 5 Nov 1922 in Deeson, Bolivar Co., MS and died on 1 Feb 1954 at age 31.

+ 4185 M iv. Thomas Benjamin CONGER was born on 25 Nov 1923 in Deeson, Bolivar Co., MS.

+ 4186 F v. Jean La_Delle CONGER was born on 21 Dec 1927 in Deeson, Bolivar Co., MS and died on 1 Aug 1974 in Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS at age 46.

+ 4187 M vi. Ralph Donald CONGER was born on 8 Apr 1932 in Deeson, Bolivar Co., MS.

2420. Thomas Wilson CONGER was born on 13 Aug 1896 in Blackmonton, Carroll Co., MS and died on 28 Jul 1963 in Ruleville, Sunflower Co., MS at age 66.

General Notes:
Thomas Wilson Conger

EDUCATION: Attended A&M College, Starkville, MS

OCCUPATION: Had a retail grocery store in Ruleville, MS, until his death

HOBBIES: Good ball pitcher in his youth

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: A great believer in young people. He helped many get good
jobs. He gave many of them work in his store. Loved people. Liked to tell
jokes -- very funny ones. (CFA I, p. 491)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Thomas Wilson Conger? If so, there is a
conflict on the year of death.
Individual: Conger, Tom
Social Security #: 427-62-9922
Issued in: Mississippi
Birth date: Aug 13, 1896
Death date: Jul 1964
Residence code: Mississippi
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.17]

Thomas married Lucille HOLMES, daughter of Benjamin Franklin HOLMES and Laura PYRON, on 12 Mar 1927 in Moorhead, Sunflower Co., MS. Lucille was born on 15 Jul 1905 in Minerva, Montgomery Co., MS and died in Jul 1977 at age 72.

General Notes:
Lucille Holmes

BIRTH: Minerva, MS is near Winona

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Lucille
Social Security #: 426-90-6685
Issued in: Mississippi
Birth date: Jul 15, 1905
Death date: Jul 1977
Residence code: Mississippi
ZIP Code of last known residence: 38771
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Ruleville, Mississippi
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 38732
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Cleveland, Mississippi
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54151.77]

+ 4188 F i. Betty Jeanette CONGER was born on 19 Dec 1928 in Ruleville, Sunflower Co., MS.

4189 M ii. Thomas Wilson CONGER Jr. was born on 4 Oct 1931 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.

General Notes:
Thomas Wilson Conger, Jr.

EDUCATION: 1950 graduate of Ruleville, MS high school; entered Mississippi
State in the fall of 1950 and graduated in June 1954. After military service
he attended the University of Mississippi and received a Master's Degree in
Social Studies. (CFA I, p. 491)

MILITARY: After graduating from college in June 1954 he entered the Army for
18 months overseas.

NEVER_MARRIED: Unmarried as of 1971

OCCUPATION: Taught school for several years at Apoka, FL; then worked in
Mississippi schools as a guidance counselor; in 1967 became the Test Director
for all schools in Humphrey county, MS.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist. He held a record for attending Sunday School
for twenty years without missing a Sunday.

COMMENT: Published a book on the history of Ruleville, Mississippi and sold
copies for $3.00. He also created a brochure on the town of Ruleville

HOBBIES: Liked baseball and made frequent trips to St. Louis to see the games.

RESIDENCES: P.O. Box 81; Belzone, MS 39038

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Tom
Social Security #: 426-48-3192
Issued in: Mississippi
Birth date: Oct 4, 1931
Death date: missing
ZIP Code of last known residence: 38771
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Ruleville, Mississippi
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.20]

+ 4190 F iii. Lanell CONGER was born on 14 Feb 1936 in Greenville, Washington, MS.

General Notes:
Alice May Conger

Problem: Was the date of birth, 9 Jul 1898 or as listed in CFA I, p. 770, 9 Jul 1899?

Alice married Charles Clyde NIX, son of James Andrew NIX and Unknown, on 5 Sep 1929 in Ruleville, Sunflower Co., MS. Charles was born on 22 Jun 1895 in Canton, Madison Co., MS and died on 29 May 1955 in Birmingham, Jefferson/Shelby Co., AL at age 59.

4191 F i. Martha Lucia NIX was born on 11 Oct 1937 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC.

General Notes:
Goldye Catherine Conger

Problem: Was she born 5 May 1902 or 6 May 1902 (CFA I, p. 748)

Goldye married Lucas Cecil HODGES on 27 May. Lucas was born on 26 Nov 1900 in Coila, Carroll Co., MS.

+ 4192 M i. Walter Eugene HODGES was born on 6 Sep in Coila, Carroll Co., MS.

4193 M ii. Herbert Wilson HODGES was born on 4 Jan 1926 in Coila, Carroll Co., MS and died on 15 May 1953 at age 27.

+ 4194 F iii. Daisy Alberta HODGES was born between 4 Jan 1926 and 1928 in Coila, Carroll Co., MS.

+ 4195 M iv. Cecil Bruce HODGES was born on 22 Jul 1928 in Coila, Carroll Co., MS.

2425. Clarissa Serene FRANKLIN was born on 15 Mar 1869 in Jacksboro, Jack Co., TX, died on 9 Aug 1943 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA at age 74, and was buried in Aug 1943 in Upshur Co., TX, Bethlehem Cemetery.

General Notes:
Clarissa Serene Franklin

OCCUPATION: Housewife

HOBBIES: Loved oil painting, music, piano, reading, taught young people's class

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Loved people

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

Clarissa married John A. CASTLE, son of Ivy CASTLE and Elizabeth PENN, on 25 Jan 1886 in Jacksboro, Jack Co., TX. John was born on 27 Mar 1857 in Arkadelphia, Clark Co., AR, died on 15 Sep 1935 in Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX at age 78, and was buried in Sep 1935 in Upshur Co., TX, Bethlehem Cemetery.

General Notes:
John A. Castle

OCCUPATION: Worked in saw mill

EDUCATION: Studied law

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Good speaker and interesting story teller; had many friends

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

4196 M i. Thomas Elmer CASTLE was born on 21 May 1887 in Mount Vernon, Franklin Co., TX and died on 15 Sep 1957 at age 70.

4197 F ii. Ruby CASTLE was born about 1889 in Mount Vernon, Franklin Co., TX.

4198 M iii. John CASTLE was born about 1891 in Mount Vernon, Franklin Co., TX.

4199 F iv. Elizabeth CASTLE was born in 1893 in Mount Vernon, Franklin Co., TX and died in 1917 at age 24.

+ 4200 F v. Myrtis Rossie CASTLE was born on 22 Oct 1897 in Mount Vernon, Franklin Co., TX, died on 15 Feb 1963 in Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX at age 65, and was buried in Feb 1963 in Floyd Cemetery.

4201 F vi. Rossie Myrtis CASTLE was born in 1900 in Mount Vernon, Franklin Co., TX and died in 1917 at age 17.

4202 M vii. Bunker Hill CASTLE was born on 14 Sep 1903 in Mount Vernon, Franklin Co., TX and died on 7 Dec 1975 in Dallas, , TX at age 72.

2434. William Isaac PARIS was born on 28 May 1861 in Crittenden Co., KY and died on 30 Oct 1929 at age 68.

William married Lou Randa BRASHER, daughter of James W. BRASHER and Elizabeth OLIVER, on 20 Jan 1886. Lou was born on 3 Feb 1865 and died on 5 May 1946 in Smithland, Livingston Co., KY at age 81.

4203 M i. Ernest Everett PARIS was born on 30 Jan 1887 in Dycusburg, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 14 Jul 1954 at age 67.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: It appears from CFA II, p. 390 that, Ernest Everett and Elvin
Paris were twins.

4204 M ii. Elvin PARIS was born on 30 Jan 1887 in Dycusburg, Crittenden Co., KY.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: It appears from CFA II, p. 390 that, Ernest Everett and Elvin
Paris were twins.

4205 M iii. Ollie PARIS was born on 22 Oct 1888 in Dycusburg, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 7 Jul 1982 at age 93.

4206 M iv. James Beulah PARIS was born on 10 Sep 1890 in Dycusburg, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 13 Apr 1951 at age 60.

4207 M v. Corbet Wilson PARIS was born on 4 Nov 1893 in Dycusburg, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 14 Feb 1972 at age 78.

4208 F vi. Terry Elizabeth PARIS was born on 10 Jul 1895 in Dycusburg, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 10 Nov 1896 at age 1.

4209 M vii. Gillis Brasher PARIS was born on 25 Apr 1897 in Dycusburg, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 27 Aug 1981 at age 84.

4210 M viii. Raymond PARIS was born on 18 Mar 1899 in Dycusburg, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 27 Jan 1988 at age 88.

4211 M ix. Infant PARIS was born in 1901 in Dycusburg, Crittenden Co., KY and died in 1901.

4212 M x. Shellie PARIS was born on 15 Mar 1902 in Dycusburg, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 16 Jan 1966 at age 63.

4213 F xi. Clara PARIS was born on 8 Mar 1904 in Dycusburg, Crittenden Co., KY.

4214 F xii. Claudia PARIS was born on 8 Mar 1904 in Dycusburg, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 21 Oct 1959 at age 55.

2440. John Frank CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1863 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died in 1939 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 76.

John married Sarah Ellen PARIS, daughter of Lewis PARIS and Sarah UNKNOWN, on 22 Jan 1885 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Sarah was born on 20 Apr 1869 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died in Nov 1931 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 62.

+ 4215 M i. James Henry CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1888 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 5 Mar 1950 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI at age 61, and was buried in Mar 1950 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, Woodmere Cemetery.

4217 F iii. Lillie Viola CONGER was born on 24 Jan 1891 and died on 20 Nov 1965 at age 74.

4218 M iv. Bradley CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1895 and died on 16 Mar 1897 at age 1.

General Notes:
Martha Jane Conger

SPOUSE: Martha Jane Conger was the 2nd wife of Samuel Rose Gass.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

Martha married Samuel Rose GASS, son of Samuel Rose GASS and Martha PARIS, on 22 Dec 1881. Samuel was born on 20 Jan 1853 in Smith Co., TN, died on 5 Jul 1939 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 86, and was buried in Jul 1939 in Crittenden Co., KY, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Samuel Rose Gass

MARRIAGE: Samuel Rose Gass and Martha Jane Conger were married on 22 Dec 1881 at John Hunt's in the presence of Obediah Hunt and John H.F. Conger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 738 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

4219 F i. Maggie Lee GASS was born on 4 Nov 1882 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 2 Mar 1967 at age 84.

4220 F ii. Willie Johnson GASS was born on 9 Aug 1884 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 20 Feb 1907 at age 22.

4221 F iii. Mary Ellen GASS was born on 20 Oct 1886 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 14 Jul 1928 at age 41.

4222 M iv. Albert Earl GASS was born on 16 Jul 1889 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 6 Sep 1961 at age 72.

4223 F v. Ruby Dixon GASS was born on 20 Oct 1891 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 12 Dec 1966 at age 75.

4224 F vi. Nona Myrtle GASS was born on 28 Mar 1894 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 11 Oct 1987 at age 93.

4225 M vii. John Hester GASS was born on 5 Oct 1896 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 3 Dec 1934 at age 38.

4226 M viii. Henry Franklin GASS was born on 4 Sep 1901 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

4227 F ix. Imogene Elizabeth GASS was born on 2 Mar 1904 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

4228 M x. Barney Frazer GASS was born on 10 Oct 1907 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 2 Feb 1959 at age 51.

2442. Letitia CONGER was born on 29 Dec 1866 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 19 Jul 1929 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA at age 62, and was buried in Jul 1929 in Crittenden Co., KY, Maple View Cemetery.

Letitia married Charles H. PARIS, son of Louis PARIS and Sarah Eunice WALKER, on 5 Dec 1883. Charles was born in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, died in Jul 1928 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, and was buried in Jul 1928 in Crittenden Co., KY, Maple View Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles H. Paris

Problem: Was his middle name, Hosea or Henry? CFA I lists both.

4229 M i. John Franklin PARIS was born about 1887 and died on 2 Jul 1953 about age 66.

2443. James Monroe CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1875 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN, died on 28 Mar 1959 in Fredonia, Caldwell Co., KY at age 84, and was buried in Mar 1959 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

James married Nonie Jane BRADLEY, daughter of James BRADLEY and Martha CRAYNE, on 15 Dec 1898 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Nonie was born on 11 Mar 1897 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 26 Dec 1956 in Fredonia, Caldwell Co., KY at age 59.

+ 4235 M i. John A. CONGER was born on 15 Sep 1899, died on 19 Feb 1981 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 81, and was buried in Feb 1981 in Pleasant Hill.

+ 4236 M ii. James Isaac CONGER was born on 4 Jan 1902 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 2 Apr 1978 in Lincoln Park, Wayne Co., MI at age 76.

2444. Elisha E. CONGER was born on 17 Nov 1874 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, died on 4 Mar 1951 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK at age 76, and was buried in Mar 1951 in Oakwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elisha E. Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Elijah (Elish) Conger, CFA II, p. 118; Elisha E. Conger, CFA II. p. 89; Elijah Conger, CFA I, p. 147.

RESIDENCES: Fort Smith, AR: Cameron, OK; Texanna, OK; Oktaha, OK; Spaulding, OK

Problem: CFA II, p. 118 lists the date of birth as, 17 Nov 1874 and in his account of his life in Oklahoma, Elisha Conger's birth date is listed as Nov 1873.

MOTHER-CONFLICT: In his recollections he lists his mother as, Anna (Harmon) Conger. Based on his date of birth, 17 Nov 1874, it seems more likely that Joanna (Wiley) (Conger) (Harmon) Hunt was his step-mother and that his mother was, Mary E. Felker, who died, 24 Nov 1874, shortly after his birth, probably as a result of complications due to the birth. Of course, Joanna would be the only mother he would have remembered.

RECOLLECTIONS: Elisha Conger Remembers Early Days in Oklahoma Territory I am sixty-four years of age, having been born in November 1873 on a little farm near Fort Smith, Arkansas, and now live on Route 2, Oktaha, Oklahoma.

Father: Tom Conger, white man born in Kentucky. Mother: Anna Harmon-Conger, born in Indiana.

I came along with my parents in 1886 from Arkansas and we first settled on a farm in the Sugarloaf mountain region near the town of Cameron, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, and began farming with one mule and a single stock. The next year we moved near Texanna, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory.

The school and church buildings in these localities (The Choctaw and Cherokee Nations) were of native lumber construction and some few were of slab construction, the slabs being set up end-wise. The residences occupied by the Indians and some whites were principally of log construction with rock fire places built of native stone. Roofs were of shaped shingles and some of these cabins had dirt floors and no windows.

The English language was taught in the schools and the church I attended was of the Baptist faith.

We raised cotton and corn. We did not pick cotton in sacks as they do now but we used baskets that held about two bushels. The gin at Cameron was operated by horsepower and likewise the one in Texanna. The man who operated and owned the gin and mill at Texanna was named John Pierce. Cotton seed in the late eighties were of no value. People did not feed them to their stock or send them to a cotton oil mill as they do today to get the lint, hulls, meal and oil.

We gave one-eighth of the corn for toll. Out of two bushels of shelled corn, shelled by hand, with toll out, we would get back a two-bushel sack full of seed.

The cost of ginning cotton, a horse-power gin, we would have to pay three dollars a bale, which included ginning, bagging, and ties. It was tied by hand.

Our social affairs consisted of barbecues, camp meetings, horse racing, foot racing and poker games. Our camp meetings usually would last for two or three weeks at a time. The meetings usually would start along in the fall and we would take our bedding & provisions and just camp near the meeting grounds until the meeting time. There were old arbors. They were constructed of poles, limbs and brush. Seats were usually logs rolled into position.

There were lots of wild berries and fruits such as blackberries, dewberries, hawberries, grapes, plums and a few seedling peach trees. There was plenty of nuts, namely hickory nuts, walnuts, chinquapins and pecans. All kinds of game haunted the sections of these parts of Choctaw and Cherokee Nations, such as black bear, panther, wild cat, wild turkey, deer, quail, rabbit, squirrel, possum and raccoon. The first deer I ever saw was in the big Sugarloaf Mountains, in the now LeFlore County, Oklahoma; and the first black bear was about four miles north of the South Canadian River, near Texanna, now McIntosh county.

All the streams, large and small, were full of all kinds of fish. The Indians used to catch lots of fish and the prize fish among the Choctaws was the Sun-Perch. They would cook them brown and eat them bones and all.

In the now LeFlore County and near the towns of Cameron, Bokoshe and Panama, coal was just beginning to be mined and when the Kansas City Southern Railroad came through that section, little mining camps sprang up every few miles.

There were herds of wild horses in the Sugarloaf Mountain region. They would come down on the plains to graze and take refuge in the mountains. There was lots of wild hogs in the low lands and woods on the South Canadian near Texanna. If a man could show that he had turned out some three or four gilts and a boar he had what they called a hog title and that would permit him to kill a wild hog for food when he so desired. These hogs were never fed by anyone, as they lived on the moss, acorns, hickory nuts, pecans, chinquapins, roots, grass and herbs. They usually hunted and killed these hogs for meat in the late fall for at this time they would be fat on the moss.

There was considerable stock raising, cattle. The market was Fort Smith, Arkansas. However, some were driven north on the Texas road for points in Missouri. The cattle grazed on the open range, herded by cow hands or sometimes called cowpunchers. These cowpunchers were men of very little education, but they were all jolly good fellows, honest and square in all their dealings, and law abiding citizens.

I might say more than law abiding citizens, for their six shooters were the Law. A thief in their midst meant if they knew him to be quilty, that is caught in the act, of rustling cattle or horses, that he be left dangling at the end of a rope tied to the limb of a tree with his body riddled with bullets. They would pull their cow ponies off a few paces after the thief was hung and with their six-shooters and saddle guns, rifles, which they carried to protect themselves, and fire vollies of shots into the body of the thief. The reason they always carried these weapons was not only to protect themselves but to protect their herds from cattle rustlers, coyotes and other wild animals.

The Kansas City Southern Railroad built into what is now LeFlore County in the early '80s. I can't recall the exact year. The old steamboat landing at Skullvill was missed by the railroad and the town of Spiro sprang up, back a few miles from the river. When grading through this section for the railroad hundreds upon hundreds of human bones were excavated, supposedly those of Indians who had died years before from some epidemic as they were buried side by side in long trenches, and it was nothing unsightly to see hundreds of skulls in a pile together that the railroad men would pick up on their shovels and pile back. I never did know why the steamboat landing was called Skullville, but it was a very appropriate name for it for nothing more than the above named reason.

In the early 1900's, I think it was in 1903, the Midland Valley Railroad and the Fort Smith and Western Railroad built through the towns of the present Panama, Bokoshe and Coal Creek and at this period the coal industry was in full blast as these railroads traversed the present large coal fields.

The first and only store for a long time was owned by John Pierce. John Pierce furnished nearly all the Indians as he was the first settler and better known. Months and years he furnished them and individual families owed him thousands of dollars. He depended upon the Indians receiving their government pay and they paying him. I am a white man but I give the Indian credit of being honest for I don't believe that Mr. Pierce lost a single dollar they owed him.
(Source: This interview with Elisha E. Conger was taken for the Indian - Pioneer History of Oklahoma, and is in Indian Archives of the Oklahoma Historical Society - published in The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 147-49 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

NOTE: By Maxine (Crowell) Leonard in CFA Vol. I, p 149.
Elijah's father, Tom, could be Ira T. (Thomas) Conger, 1848, a son of Elisha Conger, 1820, of Crittenden county, Kentucky. Ira T. and his family moved to the Oklahoma Indian Territory. The main question that arises is that there is a marriage record for Ira T. Conger and Mary E. Felker on 22 Dec 1872. This Elijah was born in November of 1873. He stated his mother was Anna Harmon; there were Hammons near the Congers in Kentucky.

It is also possible that he could have been the son of Elisha's brother, John, 1820, who had a son, Toby (Thomas?) born around 1856. This family lived at Johnson county, Arkansas, but there is no record of their being in Kentucky.

NOTE: Place Names and Their Locations - By Richard E. Henthorn
The account of life in the Oklahoma Territory was probably written about 1937, if Elisha E. Conger was 64 years old and born in November of 1873. A number of place names in the Oklahoma Territory were mentioned in the piece. To assist the reader in understanding where these places are located they are listed below with the counties in which they lie according to the 1995 Rand McNally Commercial Atlas.

Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR
Oktaha, Muskogee Co., OK
Texanna, McIntosh Co., OK
Cameron, LeFlore Co., OK
Bokoshe, LeFlore Co., OK
Panama, LeFlore Co., OK
Spiro, LeFlore Co., OK
Coal Creek, LeFlore Co., OK

PARENTS-RELATIONSHIP: By the time of the publication of CFA II in 1992 a good deal more was known about Elisha E. Conger than was known at the time of the publication of CFA I in 1972.

Elisha E. Conger was born on 17 Nov 1874 on a farm near Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR. His parents were, Ira Thomas Conger, called Tom, born 14 Aug 1848 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Ira Thomas Conger had married, his first wife, Mary E. Felker on 22 Dec 1872. Mary gave birth to, Elisha E. Conger on 17 Nov 1874 and died seven days later on 24 Nov 1874 of the complications of childbirth. As a result, Elisha never knew his birth mother.

Ira Thomas Conger next married Joanna Wiley and they had six children. Their first child, Carrie Lou Conger was born on 22 Nov 1880. Later, Joanna married a Mr. Harmon and had a son, Tom Harmon. Her 3rd husband was James Hunt.
(Written by Richard E. Henthorn, 8 Nov 1998)

Elisha married Nancy Jane BURTON. Nancy was born on 8 Nov 1872 in Waverly, Lancaster Co., NE, died on 11 Sep 1952 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK at age 79, and was buried in Sep 1952 in Oakwood Cemetery.

+ 4239 M i. Willie CONGER was born on 18 Jul 1897 in Texanna, Mc Intosh Co., OK, died on 20 Jan 1970 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK at age 72, and was buried in Jan 1970 in Oakwood Cemetery.

4240 M ii. Charley CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1900 in Texanna, Mc Intosh Co., OK and died on 27 Oct 1900.

4241 F iii. Dicie May CONGER was born on 25 Apr 1903 in Texanna, Mc Intosh Co., OK and died on 25 Nov 1967 at age 64.

+ 4242 M iv. Albert CONGER was born on 11 Aug 1905 in Porum, Muskogee Co., OK and died on 17 Mar 1905.

4243 M v. Paul De_Wayne CONGER was born on 1 Mar 1907 in Spaulding, Hughes Co., OK and died on 27 Aug 1917 at age 10.

+ 4244 M vi. Jesse James CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1909 in Spaulding, Hughes Co., OK and died on 29 May 1991 at age 81.

+ 4245 F vii. Bessie Jane CONGER was born on 30 May 1911 in Spaulding, Hughes Co., OK.

4246 F viii. Gertie Jewell CONGER was born on 2 Mar 1913 in Spaulding, Hughes Co., OK.

2445. Harriet Carrie_Lou CONGER was born on 22 Nov 1880 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 15 Oct 1967 in Checotah, McIntosh Co., OK at age 86, and was buried in Oct 1967 in Checotah, McIntosh Co., OK, Greenlawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Harriet Carrie Lou Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Carrie Lou Conger and (Harriet) Carrie Lou Conger (CFA II, p. 451)

Harriet married Dalphis Dalton WILLIAMS on 9 Dec 1898 in Longtown, PIttsburg Co., OK. Dalphis was born on 3 Jul 1878 in Macon, Bibb/Jones Co., GA, died on 3 Jan 1960 in Checotah, McIntosh Co., OK at age 81, and was buried in Jan 1960 in Checotah, McIntosh Co., OK, Greenlawn Cemetery.

+ 4247 M i. Finney Kinsey WILLIAMS was born on 14 Jan 1899 in Bower, Mc Intosh Co., OK, died on 6 Jun 1972 in Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK at age 73, and was buried in Jun 1972 in Checotah, McIntosh Co., OK, Greenlawn Cemetery.

4248 M ii. Richard WILLIAMS was born on 11 Dec 1901 in Mc Intosh Co., OK and died on 14 Dec 1976 at age 75.

+ 4249 M iii. Ira Thomas WILLIAMS was born on 20 Dec 1903 in Twin Groves, Mc Intosh Co., OK.

4250 F iv. Millie Mae WILLIAMS was born on 28 Feb 1907 in Mc Intosh Co., OK and died on 6 Apr 1959 at age 52.

4251 F v. Lillie Bell WILLIAMS was born on 13 May 1909 in Mc Intosh Co., OK.

4252 M vi. Roscoe John WILLIAMS was born on 19 Apr 1912 in Mc Intosh Co., OK.

4253 F vii. Elizabeth WILLIAMS was born on 16 Nov 1914 in Mc Intosh Co., OK and died on 22 Oct 1977 at age 62.

4254 M viii. Clayton Columbus WILLIAMS was born on 6 Feb 1918 in Mc Intosh Co., OK.

2449. Ida Belle CONGER was born on 9 Jun 1878 and died on 2 May 1958 in Topsey, Delaware Co., OK at age 79.

Ida married Alfred J. BURTON. Alfred was born on 29 Aug 1869 and died on 2 Feb 1927 in Oklahoma at age 57.

4259 F i. Ann BURTON was born on 11 Jul 1900 and died on 12 Oct 1978 at age 78.

4260 M ii. Will BURTON was born on 11 Jul 1902 and died on 12 Sep 1973 at age 71.

4261 M iii. Elisha BURTON was born on 2 Jun 1904 and died on 13 Aug 1935 at age 31.

4262 M iv. Elijah BURTON was born on 2 Jun 1904 and died on 27 Sep 1978 at age 74.

4263 M v. Alfred BURTON was born on 2 Dec 1906 and died on 13 Dec 1974 at age 68.

2451. Essie Mae CONGER was born on 29 Aug 1855 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 20 Dec 1953 in Providence, Webster Co., KY at age 98, and was buried in Dec 1953 in Clay Co., KY, Odd Fellow's Cemetery.

+ 4264 M i. Tillman Floyd KING was born on 5 Jan 1905 and died on 10 Jan 1942 in Clay, Webster Co., KY at age 37.

Essie next married Luther VAUGHN, son of Thomas Jefferson VAUGHN and Nancy HOWARD, on 7 Jul 1909 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Luther was born on 4 Feb 1887 in Dixon, Webster Co., KY, died on 28 Oct 1966 in Providence, Webster Co., KY at age 79, and was buried in Oct 1966 in Clay Co., KY, Odd Fellow's Cemetery.

General Notes:
Luther Vaughn

OCCUPATION: farmer; miner

SPOUSE: Luther Vaughn was the 2nd spouse of Essie Conger

4266 F ii. Dollie Elizabeth VAUGHN was born on 27 Jun 1913 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 3 Oct 1983 at age 70.

4267 M iii. Luther Claude VAUGHN was born on 28 Oct 1917 and died on 10 Nov 1965 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ at age 48.

2452. Joshua Doss CONGER was born on 11 Apr 1873 in Pleasant, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 7 Apr 1949 in Mattoon, Crittenden Co., KY at age 75, and was buried in Apr 1949 in Kentucky, Mt. Zion Cemetery.

General Notes:
Joshua Doss Conger

AKA: Probably called, Doss.

Problem: Was he born at Pleasant, KY or Marion, Crittenden, KY, CFA I. p. 126?

OCCUPATION: 12 years old when his father died, he took up the same type of
business as a young man, except he was a buyer and shipper of cattle and hogs.
(CFA I, p. 152)

OBITUARY: Mattoon News, Mattoon, KY
We are sorry to report the death of one of our beloved neighbors who passed away April the 7th, 1949. Death came on their 46th wedding anniversary. He was born April 11, 1873 and was married to Clara O'Neal on April 7, 1903.

He has left to mourn his going, his dear wife, one brother, Albert Conger, one sister, Mrs. Dora Wilcox; three children, Mrs. Corbett Traylor, Mrs. Leamon White, and a son, Melvin Conger; one grandson, Carvel Williams.

The funeral was held at the residence by Rev. R.S. Richardson, with burial at Mt. Zion. Relatives from a distance were: Mrs. Jess Cain and son from Herrin, Ill., Mr. & Mrs. Jess Phelps from Providence, nieces and nephews from Evansville and Sturgis.

Serving as pallbearers were his nephews: Earl Cain, Carl Conger, Leonard Conger, Elvis Phelps, Aubrey Conger and Glenn Phelps.

Flower girls were his nieces: Geneva Clark, Sylvia Jean Clark, Carrie Conger, Wilma Conger, Ruth Conger, and Clara May Conger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 126 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Joshua married Rosa LONG, daughter of M. L. LONG and Jane UNKNOWN,. Rosa was born about 1875 and died on 8 Oct 1900 about age 25.

General Notes:
Rosa Long

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: Diabetes at age 25.

PARENTS: Father born in England, Mother born in Scotland.

Joshua next married Clara Jane O'NEAL, daughter of Hysen O'NEAL and Sarah Josephine ASHER, on 7 Apr 1903. Clara was born in 1872, died on 14 Jul 1955 in Mattoon, Crittenden Co., KY at age 83, and was buried on 16 Jul 1955 in Kentucky, Mt. Zion Cemetery.

General Notes:
Clara Jane O'Neal

SPOUSE: Clara Jane O'Neal was the 2nd spouse of Joshua Doss Conger.

OBITUARY: Marion, KY, 15 July 1955
Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Jane Conger, 82, will be held Saturday at 2
p.m. at the Mt. Zion Church with Rev. Ray Wiggington officiating. Burial will
be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Conger died Thursday at her home in Mattoon
community.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ines Traylor, Fredonia and Mrs. Reba
White, Marion; one son Melvin Conger, Marion; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Phelps,
Providence and Mrs. Bertha Cain, Herrin, Ill.; two brothers, Jim O'Neal, Marion
Route 4 and Curt O'Neal, Sturgis; one grandson and one great-grandchild.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 126-127 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

4270 F ii. Reba Ann CONGER was born on 19 May 1908 in Crittenden Co., KY and died on 22 Jan 1982 in Crittenden Co., KY at age 73.

General Notes:
Leaman T. White

Problem: Was his first name, Leaman or Leamon, both listed, CFA I, p. 126. Leamon T. White (CFA II, p. 707)

4271 M iii. Melvin Paten CONGER was born on 28 Jun 1910 and died on 27 Jan 1968 at age 57.

General Notes:
Melvin Paten Conger

RESIDENCES: As of July 1955, Marion, KY

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Melvin
Social Security #: 313-18-1466
Issued in: Indiana
Birth date: Jun 28, 1910
Death date: Jan 1968
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54152.38]

2454. Charles R. CONGER was born on 17 May 1877 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 14 Feb 1942 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN at age 64.

General Notes:
Charles R. Conger

OBITUARY: Charles R. Conger, 65, died Saturday morning at his Evansville, Ind.
home after a lengthy illness.

A native of Crittenden county [, KY a] major portion of his life was spent in
and around Marion. After completing education he entered service in the U.S.
Army and was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and completed three years
military service in the Far East.

Familiarly known as, "Charley," [he was a] member of [the] Marion police force
for several years. He retired on advent of ill health several years ago. Death
was attributed to complication of diseases despite treatment and consultation
with foremost physicians. He removed to Evansville about a year ago.

According to the obituary his son, Leonard lived in Marion; the others in
Evansville.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 69 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Charles married Lillie Ann GILBERT, daughter of Patrick N. GILBERT and Mahalie FRITTS, on 7 Apr 1907. Lillie was born on 12 Jul 1885 and died on 17 Oct 1963 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN at age 78.

+ 4272 M i. Leonard CONGER was born on 30 Jul 1909 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 23 Dec 1976 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 67.

+ 4273 M ii. Aubrey J. CONGER was born on 5 Jul 1911 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 11 Apr 1977 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 65.

4274 F iii. Carrie Jewell CONGER was born on 4 Jan 1916 and died on 27 Oct 1973 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN at age 57.

+ 4275 M iv. Barney Allen CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1921 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 4 Jun 1983 in Elk Rapids, Antrim Co., MI at age 61.

+ 4276 F v. Edna Mae CONGER was born on 16 Nov 1927 and died in 1945 at age 18.

2455. Dora Ann CONGER was born on 30 Jan 1881 in Pleasant, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 8 May 1961 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 80.

General Notes:
Dora Ann Conger

Problem: Was she born in, Pleasant, Crittenden Co., KY or as listed in CFA I,
p. 805, Marion, KY?

RECOLLECTIONS: On 8 Feb 1969, Genevea (Wilcox) Clark wrote: "Following are some
dim, and vivid, memories of the Conger family as told by my mother, Mrs. Dora
(Conger) Wilcox, and deductions made by me from the records, etc."

"The earliest record I have found of a Conger in Crittenden County, Kentucky,
is purchase of land on 11 Oct 1851. No Congers are found in the 1850 census of
this county. The deed states: Lemuel Conger of Christian County, Ky. bought
from Elisha Tabor 30 acres of land on Piney Fort Creek for $150.00.

"On 18 Jan 1855, another deed states: Lemuel Conger bought 5 acres for $10.00
from Martin Hammons. On 17 Jan 1854, Henry F. Rice of White Co., Illn, sold to
Elisha Conger of Crittenden County 133 acres on Piney Fork headwaters for
$617.00. Elisha was my great-grandfather. [Lemuel Conger might have been
brother of Elisha Conger. REH]

"The reason for giving this information is that I believe this family of
Congers started coming to Crittenden County [KY] soon after 1850. According to
tradition, they all came from Smith County, Tennessee and settled in the
eastern part of Crittenden county, Kentucky near the Piney and Piney Fork
Creeks.

"Herman Conger, son of Emanuel and grandson of Elisha, told me about two years
ago that our Conger ancestors lived in Christian Co., Ky, a while before coming
to Crittenden county, and that his father took him there once and showed him
the house where they lived. Herman died in 1968.

"Conger descendants now living in this county don't seem to know much more than
I about their ancestors. So many Congers died and left young children,
including my grandfather. I've also had a busy life and didn't keep a record
of what I heard.

"A son of one of my grandfather's cousins says his grandfather was Richard
Conger (called Uncle Dick). Now I remember the name "Uncle Dick" and believe I
heard he was a brother of Jane R. Conger (Elisha's wife and cousin) and that
his family was the only Conger close relatives on her side. (This "Dick" has
been established as William J. Conger, b. 1826, who married Julia Spurr.)

"My mother told me some of her great grandmother's maiden names -- two stick in
my mind -- Coffee and Wallace. I think Coffee belongs to the Conger family --
more probably, Jane R.'s mother. I hadn't heard of a John Conger relative --
Eli sounds more likely.

"Elisha Conger married his first cousin, Jane R. Conger, in Smith Co., Tenn. on
Apr. 19, 1838, when Jane was 14 years old and Elisha less than 18 years old.
They were still living in Smith Co. when the 1840 census was taken. Sometime
later they traveled to Kentucky in an ox cart, carrying only such possessions
as the cart would hold.

"We find the name spelled, "Congo" in old records of both Tennessee and
Kentucky. I can remember when some people "insisted" on calling them CONGO and
I would correct them as to the spelling. I wonder if that pronounciation
started because of Tennessee people not sounding "R," yet people have accented
it with a long "O."

"On of Elisha's sons, with his family, moved to Oklahoma -- then Indian
Territory. I think this would be Ira. We found Ira's marriage record but I
know nothing more about his family. Emanuel's daughter, Mrs. Sallie Duvall of
Detroit, the only grandchild of Elisha now living, says her father only talked
about 4 boys in his father's family. We believe the others died when infants
or small children. The four boys would be: Ira T., Lemuel, Paton (my
grandfather), and Emanuel -- the last three lived, died and left families in
this county. Of the two daughters, Malinda Jane married and died the same year
-- leaving a baby girl, named Ida Turley, who lived with her grandparents her
first few years, and then was taken away by her father, Thomas Turley, and
never heard from again by her Conger grandparents. The other daughter, Sarah
or Sally, married Granville P. Slaton, a brother of Paton's wife.

"Elisha's son, Lemuel, was a farmer and sometimes Baptist preacher. Paton, my
grandfather, was a farmer and dealer in produce -- going from farm to farm
buying chickens, eggs, etc. His oldest son, Doss, who was 12 years old when
his father died, took up the same type of business when a young man, except
that he was a buyer and shipper of cattle and hogs.

"It may be that Ira T. Conger's middle name was, Thomas, and that he was the
father of Elijah [Elisha] Conger, b. 1873, whose biography is filed with the
Oklahoma Historical Society. He said his father was Thomas Conger, born in
Kentucky, and mother Anna Harmon, born in Indiana. Ira was married 22 Dec 1872
to Mary E. Felker. Perhaps she was the mother of Elijah born November 1873 and
she died shortly thereafter. Anna Harmon may have been the second wife -- the
only mother Elijah knew. There were Hammons in the area. This ties in with
the fact that Ira T. moved to Oklahoma."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 151-152 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

Dora married Rollin Ervin WILCOX, son of Winfrey W. WILCOX and Martha F. COLLIE, on 17 Dec 1902 in Crittenden Co., KY. Rollin was born on 24 Oct in Lyon Co., TN.

+ 4277 F i. Geneva Love WILCOX was born on 16 Jun 1904 in Crittenden Co., KY.

2456. Albert Ross CONGER was born on 25 Jun 1883 in Pleasant, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 11 Feb 1951 in Crooked Creek, Crittenden Co., KY at age 67.

General Notes:
Albert Ross Conger

CONFLICT-BIRTH: Was he born at Marion, Crittenden Co., KY (CFA I, p. 15) or
Pleasant, Crittenden Co., KY?

OBITUARY:
The obituary of Albert Ross Conger stated that he had breakfast as usual and
was making preparations to feed his farm animals when he was stricken with a
heart attack and died before the doctor arrived.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 15 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Albert married Alma Ross POSTLEWEIGHT, daughter of Unknown POSTLEWEIGHT and Isabelle MYERS, on 8 Nov 1908. Alma was born on 23 Jun 1884 in Crittenden Co., KY and died on 15 Jul 1966 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 82.

General Notes:
Alma Ross Postleweight

AKA: Alma Ross Wright; Alma R. Postleweight, CFA I, p. 15 & CFA II, p. 280
Alma P. Wright (CFA I, p. 50); "name should be Alma Ross Postleweight, not
Wright," CFA II, p. 714.

DEATH: 15 Jul 1966
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Alma
Social Security #: 401-72-5022
Issued in: Kentucky
Birth date: Jun 23, 1884
Death date: Jul 15, 1966
ZIP Code of last known residence: 42064
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Marion, Kentucky
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 7, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54145.107]

4278 M i. Clarence Albert CONGER was born on 5 Dec 1910 and died on 2 Jun 1921 at age 10.

+ 4279 M ii. Carl Clement CONGER was born on 8 Jan 1912, died on 14 Jun 1968 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 56, and was buried on 16 Jun 1968 in Mapleview Cemetery.

+ 4280 F iii. Wilma Irene CONGER was born on 25 Mar 1915 and died on 14 Feb 1987 at age 71.

General Notes:
Annie May Conger

RESIDENCES: Siketon, MO
RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1968, Mrs. Anna Mae Fritz of Sikeston, MO (CFA I, p. 50)

General Notes:
Ida May Turley

RELATIONSHIP: After the death of her mother she was kept by her Conger grandparents for a few years. Then she went back to living with her father.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 799 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
James Turley

QUESTION-NAME: Was the surname of this person really the same as the maiden name of his wife?

2463. Herman Swope CONGER was born on 3 Dec 1891 in Crittenden Co., KY, died on 24 Apr 1968 in Lincoln Park, , MI at age 76, and was buried in Apr 1968 in Frances Cemetery.

General Notes:
Herman Swope Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Herman
Social Security #: 403-07-0658
Issued in: Kentucky
Birth date: Dec 3, 1891
Death date: Apr 1968
Residence code: Kentucky
ZIP Code of last known residence: 42037
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Dycusburg, Kentucky
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 10, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54149.126]

Herman married Callie PROWELL. Callie was born on 7 Jun 1895 and died in Jun 1976 at age 81.

General Notes:
Callie Prowell

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Callie
Social Security #: 404-72-8874
Issued in: Kentucky
Birth date: Jun 7, 1895
Death date: Jun 1976
Residence code: Michigan
ZIP Code of last known residence: 48146
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Lincoln Park, Michigan
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 10, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54146.52]

2466. Martha Elvira CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1878 in Harrison, Boone Co., AR and died in 1951 in Mc Pherson, Mc Pherson Co., KS at age 73.

General Notes:
Martha Elvira Conger

AKA: Probably called, Elvira

EMIGRATION: Went to McPherson, KS in 1900 to keep house for her brother, Noah.

Martha married Tally Finis HUTCHINSON, son of Andrew HUTCHINSON Rev. and Mary CRUMPACKER, on 25 Jul 1901. Tally was born on 20 Sep 1877 in Centerview, Johnson Co., MO and died on 22 Mar 1951 at age 73.

+ 4292 M ii. Clifford Arthur HUTCHINSON was born on 9 Apr 1908 in Mc Pherson, Mc Pherson Co., KS and died in 1975 at age 67.

Willis married Dorothy Luella DRURY on 12 Jun 1948. Dorothy was born on 1 Nov 1917.

2472. Albert Manson CONGER was born in 1886 in Smithville, Smith Co., TN and died in 1940 in Athens, Limestone Co., AL at age 54.

General Notes:
Albert Manson Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Albert Manson Conger (CFA II, p. 53); Albert Mason Conger

General Notes:
Archie Harrison Reynolds

BIRTH-CONFLICT: There is a conflict between his birth year of 1878, reported by Gerald Gentry, and the date of his parent's marriage, 1879.

General Notes:
Mary Elizabeth Reynolds

AKA: Called, Aunt Dolly

RESEARCHER: This is the grandmother of researcher, Elyce Hughes.

NAME-DEATH: According to a 31 Dec 2000 posting on GenForum by Elyce Hughes the death certificate listed her name as, Mary Elizebeth Reynolds Roberts. Elyce stated that she had her parents as, Mary Conger, b. TN and James Reynolds, b. AR.

2475. Judia Ann CONGER was born on 9 Oct 1884 in Bear, Montgomery Co., AR, died about 2 Mar 1962 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA about age 77, and was buried in Mar 1962 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, Greenwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Judith Ann Conger

Problem: CFA I, lists the date of date as 1 Mar 1962 and 2 Mar 1962.

OCCUPATION-EMIGRATION: Judia Rawls was left a widow with 4 children. She supported her family as a dressmaker. In 1932 she moved to Boulder City, NV. Then in 1934 she moved to southern California. She managed the Wilar Hotel in Santa Monica for 10 years. (CFA I, p. 782)

Judia married John W. RAWLS, son of John RAWLS and Huldah UNKNOWN, in Sep 1903 in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR. John was born in 1876 in Arkansas, died in 1919 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 43, and was buried in 1919 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, Greenwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
John W. Rawls

ORGANIZATIONS: Republican; member of Woodmen of the World

EMIGRATION: He and his family moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1910.

General Notes:
Herschel F. Rawls

OCCUPATION: Electronics technician. He was employed by radio station KOY in the early days of radio in Phoenix, AZ. Later he manned a U.S. government monitoring station near the Mexican border. (CFA I, p. 782)

Herschel married Madeline WHITE, daughter of John WHITE and Unknown,.

4300 M iv. John Walter RAWLS was born in 1917 and died in 1933 in Hoover Dam at age 16.

2477. Nola CONGER was born on 13 Jul 1894 in Bear, Montgomery Co., AR and died about 29 Mar 1982 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ about age 87.

General Notes:
Nola Conger

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Congregationalist

EMIGRATION: Went to Arizona in 1911

OCCUPATION: Teacher in the public schools from 1913 to 1915; Librarian at Roosevelt School 1938-1961

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Past president of local Woman's Club and PTA, Guardian, Camp Fire Girls, 11 years

DEATH-CONFLICT: 29 Mar 1982 (CFA); 28 Mar 1982 (CFA II, p. 723)

Nola married Jason J. BELFORD, son of George F. BELFORD and Mary QUINN, on 21 Jun 1915 in Tombstone, Cochise Co., AZ. Jason was born on 31 May 1884 in Streator, La Salle Co., IL, died on 16 Mar 1965 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 80, and was buried in Mar 1965 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, Memory Lawn.

General Notes:
Jason J. Belford

HEALTH_HISTORY-EMIGRATION: Seeking relief from asthma he went to Arizone in 1906.

OCCUPATION: Worked in copper mines in Bisbee, [AZ] and later was a truck driver in Phoenix.

RECOLLECTIONS: In 1912, he and a friend packed their supplies on a burro and hiked from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon, stopping enroute at Flagstaff to climb one of the San Francisco Peaks.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

RESIDENCES: 9228 South 3rd; Phoenix, AZ 85041

4301 M i. Frederick W. BELFORD was born on 30 May 1916 and died on 4 Oct 1920 at age 4.

4302 M ii. Thomas H. BELFORD was born on 22 Jun 1918 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.

General Notes:
Thomas H. Belford

SPOUSE: Thomas H. Belford was the 2nd spouse of Olive (Smeal) Gheer.

EDUCATION: B.S. in Business Administration from University of Arizona, 1941

HEALTH_HISTORY: Disqualified from military service due to an injury to his right hand sustained when he was 8 years old.

EMIGRATION-OCCUPATION: He went to Califorina in 1942 to work in the defense industry. Began working at the San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard as a Shipfitter in 1955. (CFA I, p. 703)

NO_ISSUE: Thomas and Olive Belford had no issue.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Protestant

Thomas married Olive SMEAL, daughter of Lewis L. SMEAL and Florence Louisa GAINES, on 11 Jul 1953 in Carson City, Lyon Co., NV. Olive was born on 23 May 1907 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

General Notes:
Olive Smeal

AKA: Olive Smeal Gheer, CFA I, p. 703

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Protestant

OCCUPATION: Manager of prosthetic fittings shop in San Mateo, CA

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Skilled worker with ceramic tile

CHILD: Olive had one son by her marriage to a Mr. Gheer, James Gheer, who lived in Springfield, OR.

4303 F iii. Mary Katherine BELFORD was born on 27 Oct 1921 and died on 31 Oct 1932 at age 11.

2478. Marguerite Gordon CONGER was born about 1 May 1901 in Bear, Montgomery Co., AR and died on 25 Jan 1986 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA about age 84.

General Notes:
Marguerite Gordon Conger

AKA: Peg

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Was she born on 1 May 1901 or 5 May 1901? Both listed in CFA I. 1 May 1901 (CFA II, p. 706)

OCCUPATION: Retired seamstress

HOBBIES: Crewel embroider

Marguerite married Rex Leland HAMMERLY, son of Clyde Clinton HAMMERLY and Shirley MORRILL, on 21 Feb 1919 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA. Rex was born on 5 Mar 1894 in Burnside, Webster Co., IA and died on 29 Nov 1982 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA at age 88.

General Notes:
Rex Leland Hammerly

OCCUPATION: Retired teacher and printer

HOBBIES: Liked sports

RESIDENCES: 11139 Pennsylvania Avenue; Youngtown, AZ 85363

+ 4304 F i. Jane Anne HAMMERLY was born on 9 Dec 1919 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.

+ 4305 M ii. Rex Leland HAMMERLY Jr. was born on 29 Oct 1922 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.

+ 4306 F iii. Mary Margie HAMMERLY was born on 1 May 1925 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA and died on 6 Jan 1971 in Ojai, Ventura Co., CA at age 45.

2479. Roy Hopkins CONGER was born on 1 Oct 1903 in Bear, Montgomery Co., AR, died about 22 Jul 1959 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ about age 55, and was buried in Jul 1959 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, Greenwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Roy Hopkins Conger

Problem: CFA I, lists the date of death as 21 Jul 1959 and 22 Jul 1959.

OCCUPATION: Electrician

ORGANIZATIONS: Member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Sciots, Arizona Lodge #2 AF&AM

HOBBIES: Enthusiastic fisherman and hunter

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: First Church of Religious Science

Roy married Bertha Alice CLINE, daughter of William CLINE and Willie Barlow BLACK, on 12 Oct 1924 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ. Bertha was born on 18 Dec 1913 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ and died on 15 May 1982 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 68.

+ 4308 M ii. Glenn John CONGER was born on 11 Aug 1926 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.

2480. Rex Edward CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1905 in Bear, Montgomery Co., AR and died on 3 May 1982 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 76.

General Notes:
Rex Edward Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: CFA I, p. 435 lists him as, Rex Edward Conger, and points out that his middle name was "Elijah" which he changed to "Edward" when he came of age. His name is listed as "Rexford Elijah Conger 1905 (Rex Edward?) on p. 744 of CFA I.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 435 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: 1709 E. Montecito Avenue; Phoenix, AZ 85016

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Rex
Social Security #: 563-18-6250
Issued in: California
Birth date: Oct 10, 1905
Death date: May 1982
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 93453
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Santa Margarita, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.29]

Rex married Thelma Claudia SCRIVNER, daughter of Claude Edward SCRIVNER and Jessie Ann FALBY, on 3 Jun 1925 in Prescott, Yavapai Co., AZ. Thelma was born on 27 May 1907 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ and died on 9 Apr 1973 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 65.

General Notes:
Thelma Claudia Scrivner

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Thelma
Social Security #: 527-18-7462
Issued in: Arizona
Birth date: May 27, 1907
Death date: Apr 1973
Residence code: Arizona
ZIP Code of last known residence: 85016
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Phoenix, Arizona
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.1]

4309 F i. Geraldine CONGER was born on 27 Jun 1926 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL and died in 1973 at age 47.

General Notes:
Geraldine Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 2 Jun 1926; 27 Jun 1926 (CFA II, p. 707)

+ 4310 F ii. Yvonne CONGER was born on 14 Mar 1931 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.

2481. Francis Walker CONGER was born on 19 Oct 1886 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 8 Jan 1971 in Cumberland City, Stewart Co., TN at age 84, and was buried in Jan 1971 in Cumberland City, Stewart Co., TN.

General Notes:
Francis Walker Conger

MILITARY: Served about 2 1/2 years during WWI in Co. L, 119th U.S. Inf

OCCUPATION: Highway road work, farmer

PROBLEM-MARRIAGE: One of his two marriages took place on 25 Dec 1919

QUESTION: Who was the mother of his children?

ERROR-FATHER: There were at least two men named, Paul Walker Conger. In CFA II, p. 97, it states that the Paul Walker Conger, 1878, found on p. 423 of CFA I is the father of Francis Walker Conger. This is an error.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Francis
Social Security #: 414-05-9864
SS# issued in: Tennessee
Birth date: Oct 19, 1886
Death date: Jan 1971
Residence code: Tennessee
ZIP Code of last known residence: 37311
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Cleveland, Tennessee
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48092.151]

Francis married Nola Ruth GASS, daughter of James Stegar GASS and Sarah Jane Mc_MICAN,. Nola was born on 3 Nov 1895 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 25 Jan 1948 in Cumberland City, Stewart Co., TN at age 52.

+ 4312 M ii. James W. CONGER was born on 30 May 1929 in Cumberland City, Stewart Co., TN.

2482. Paul Walker CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1878 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, died in Aug 1950 at age 71, and was buried in Aug 1950 in Freedom, , KY.

General Notes:
Paul Walker Conger

OCCUPATION: Miner and farmer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

BURIAL-QUESTION: In what county did the burial take place?

Paul married Maudie Mc_EUEN, daughter of Robert W. Mc_EUEN and Nancy GALLOWAY, on 2 Jan 1898 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Maudie was born in Jul 1866 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died in Jul 1949 at age 83.

4313 F i. Nannie May CONGER was born in Nov 1898 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

4314 F ii. Verbie CONGER was born in Aug 1901 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died in Jan 1925 at age 23.

4315 F iii. Minnie Ray CONGER was born on 5 Mar 1903 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died in May 1937 at age 34.

4316 F iv. Ollie Gertrude CONGER was born in Jul 1904 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

4317 F v. Lillian C. CONGER was born in May 1906 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

4318 M vi. Ancil H. CONGER was born on 11 Feb 1910 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died in Dec 1985 at age 75.

General Notes:
Ancil H. Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Ancil
Social Security #: 404-09-4278
SS# issued in: Kentucky
Birth date: Feb 11, 1910
Death date: Dec 1985
Residence code: Illinois
ZIP Code of last known residence: 62896
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
West Frankfort, Illinois
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 31, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48090.46]

4319 M vii. Walter R. CONGER was born in Mar 1911 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died in Mar 1967 at age 56.

General Notes:
Walter R. Conger

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Walter R. Conger? If so, we now know the day
of birth and there is a conflict on the year of death.
Individual: Conger, Walter
Social Security #: 404-03-7160
Issued in: Kentucky
Birth date: Mar 13, 1911
Death date: Mar 1968
Residence code: Kentucky
ZIP Code of last known residence: 42064
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Marion, Kentucky
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.76]

4320 F viii. Noma CONGER was born in Aug 1912 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

4321 M ix. Ernest CONGER was born in Dec 1914 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

4322 M x. Kenneth CONGER was born in Jan 1921 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

2489. Paul Henry CONGER was born on 19 Jan 1881 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 8 Apr 1932 in Rosiclare, Hardin Co., IL at age 51.

Paul married Myrtle Elizabeth LANHAM, daughter of James LANHAM and Elizabeth MIDGET, in Oct 1902 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Myrtle was born on 11 Jan 1883 in Johnson Co., IL and died on 12 Nov 1945 in Rosiclare, Hardin Co., IL at age 62.

4323 F i. Gladys CONGER was born on 27 Oct 1903 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

+ 4324 M ii. Othel CONGER was born on 21 Feb 1905 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

4325 M iii. Monett CONGER was born on 25 Nov 1907 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

+ 4326 F iv. Armella CONGER was born on 2 May 1911 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

4327 F v. Beulah CONGER was born on 16 Nov 1914 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

General Notes:
Beulah Conger

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Beulah (Conger) Amsden? If so, the date of
death is known.
Individual: Amsden, Beulah
Social Security #: 341-30-1219
Issued in: Illinois
Birth date: Nov 16, 1914
Death date: Apr 1984
Residence code: Illinois
ZIP Code of last known residence: 62982
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Rosiclare, Illinois
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 10, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.6906.40]

General Notes:
Haze Amsden

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Haze Amsden? If so, the date of birth and
death is known.
Individual: Amsden, Haze
Social Security #: 346-10-9174
Issued in: Illinois
Birth date: Dec 31, 1911
Death date: Apr 26, 1988
ZIP Code of last known residence: 62982
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Rosiclare, Illinois
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 10, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.6906.191]

+ 4328 F vi. Opal Evelyn CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1919 in Rosiclare, Hardin Co., IL.

4329 M vii. Hobert CONGER was born on 4 Jul 1923 in Rosiclare, Hardin Co., IL.

General Notes:
Emma Jane Conger

PARENTS: John Benjamin Conger and Pleasant Cordelia Vaughn

2495. Henry Eltie CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1891 in Crittenden Co., KY, died on 19 Nov 1976 in Eddyville, Lyon Co., TN at age 84, and was buried in Nov 1976 in Lyon Co., TN, Providence Cemetery.

General Notes:
Henry Eltie Conger

PARENTS: John Benjamin Conger and Pleasant Cordelia Vaughn

NAME-CONFLICT: Henry Elta Conger, CFA I, p. 39 & 226. Henry Eltie Conger, b. 1881, CFA II, p. 185.

Henry married Margaret Beatrice GLASGOW, daughter of Charles GLASGOW and Marie Eleanor COLSON, on 20 May 1903 in Eddyville, Lyon Co., TN. Margaret was born on 28 Jun 1887, died on 30 May 1969 in Eddyville, Lyon Co., TN at age 81, and was buried in May 1969 in Lyon Co., TN, Providence Cemetery.

General Notes:
Margaret Beatrice Glasgow

NAME-CONFLICT: Glasgo and Glasgow in CFA I, p. 39 & 226. Margaret Beatrice Glasgow (CFA II, p. 114). Margaret Glascow Conger in the obituary of her son, Ralph Clifton Conger.

4331 F i. Willie Eleanor CONGER was born on 3 Oct 1903 in Lyon Co., TN and died before Mar 1997.

4332 F ii. Mattie Lee CONGER was born on 11 Nov 1906 in Lyon Co., TN and died before Mar 1997.

Mattie married John Waldon CASTLEBERRY, son of George Emmett CASTLEBERRY and Laura B. HOLT, on 8 Oct 1932.

4333 M iii. Charles Ben CONGER was born on 8 Dec 1909 in Lyon Co., TN and died on 24 Mar 1982 at age 72.

General Notes:
Charles Ben Conger

AKA: Charley Ben Conger in the obituary of Ralph Clifton Conger

General Notes:
Edna Emogene Futrell

NAME-CONFLICT: Emagene Futrail (CFA II, p. 717)

General Notes:
Edna Cordelia Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1997, Edna White of Eddyville, KY

4335 M v. Henry Alton CONGER was born on 23 Jun 1915 in Lyon Co., TN and died on 29 Nov 1968 at age 53.

General Notes:
Henry Alton Conger

AKA: Alton Conger in the obituary of Ralph Clifton Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Henry
Social Security #: 333-01-8224
Issued in: Illinois
Birth date: Jun 23, 1915
Death date: Nov 1968
Residence code: Kentucky
ZIP Code of last known residence: 42055
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Kuttawa, Kentucky
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 10, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54149.118]

+ 4337 M vii. Ralph Clifton CONGER was born on 22 Aug 1921 in Kuttawa, Lyon Co., TN, died on 18 Mar 1997 in Eddyville, Lyon Co., TN at age 75, and was buried in Mar 1997 in Lyon Co., TN, Providence Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elsie Ruth Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1997, Elsie Davenport of Princeton [KY?]

2496. Nellie Lee LIZENBEE was born on 6 Jun 1877 in Crittenden Co., KY, died on 11 Jan 1942 in Marquand, Bollinger Co., MO at age 64, and was buried in Jan 1942 in Pleasant Valley.

General Notes:
Nellie Lee Lizenbee

BIRTH: Nellie was orphaned when small. Her birthdate was not known so her foster parents gave her one, which is on her tombstone. Her real birth date was found in Kentucky on 23 Dec 1977. [Note: No source citation listed.]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 290 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Nellie married Wilson Augustus DAVIS, son of Benjamin Oscar DAVIS and Margaret Ann BIFFLE, on 15 Mar 1895 in Marble Hill, Bollinger Co., MO. Wilson was born on 8 Jan 1875 in Bollinger Co., MO, died on 19 Apr 1937 in Marguand, Madison Co., MO at age 62, and was buried in Apr 1937 in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

General Notes:
Wilson Augustus Davis

CEMETERY: Pleasant Valley Cemetery

OCCUPATION: Farmer

+ 4339 F i. Ida Belle DAVIS was born on 29 Oct 1896 in Bollinger Co., MO and died on 11 Dec 1958 in Madison Co., MO at age 62.

+ 4340 F ii. Eunice Augusta DAVIS was born on 23 Nov 1899 in Marquand, Bollinger Co., MO.

+ 4341 F iii. Lula Ann DAVIS was born on 16 May 1902 in Bollinger Co., MO and died on 21 Apr 1974 in St. Louis, , MO at age 71.

4342 F iv. Dollie Mae DAVIS was born on 28 Jan 1903 in Bollinger Co., MO and died on 26 Sep 1969 in Butler Co., MO at age 66.

+ 4343 M v. Benjamin Wesley DAVIS was born on 9 Aug 1906 in Bollinger Co., MO and died on 5 Apr 1950 in St. Francis Co., MO at age 43.

4344 M vi. Unknown DAVIS was born on 5 Mar 1908 in Bollinger Co., MO and died on 5 Mar 1908 in Bollinger Co., MO.

4345 F vii. Unknown DAVIS was born on 5 Mar 1908 in Bollinger Co., MO and died on 5 Mar 1908 in Bollinger Co., MO.

+ 4346 F viii. Jewel Irene DAVIS was born on 7 Sep 1909 in Bollinger Co., MO.

+ 4347 M ix. Clance Wilson DAVIS was born on 7 Sep 1912 in Bollinger Co., MO.

4348 M x. Herman Weldon DAVIS was born on 1 Sep 1916 in Bollinger Co., MO and died on 19 Mar 1942 in St. Francis Co., MO at age 25.

+ 4350 F xii. Agnes Pauline DAVIS was born on 26 Dec 1921 in Bollinger Co., MO.

2498. Harvey LIZENBEE was born after 8 Jun 1880 in Crittenden Co., KY and died in 1912 in Bollinger Co., MO.

4351 M i. Lawrence L. LIZENBEE was born on 14 Jun 1910 and died on 7 Jul 1978 at age 68.

General Notes:
Lawrence L. Lizenbee

SSN:
Individual: Lizenbee, Lawrence
Social Security #: 490-01-9104
SS# issued in: Missouri
Birth date: Jun 14, 1910
Death date: Jul 1978
Residence code: Missouri
ZIP Code of last known residence: 63701
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 9, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.144284.99]

Lawrence married Helen BRINKLEY on 28 Apr 1950. Helen was born on 19 Aug 1906 and died in Jun 1989 at age 82.

General Notes:
Helen Brinkley

SSN:
Individual: Lizenbee, Helen
Social Security #: 490-14-3654
SS# issued in: Missouri
Birth date: Aug 19, 1906
Death date: Jun 1989
ZIP Code of last known residence: 63701
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 9, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.144284.95]

2499. Lou Etta LIZENBEE was born on 12 Feb 1884 in Crittenden Co., KY and died on 23 Aug 1968 in Bollinger Co., MO at age 84.

4353 F i. Mollie ROBINS was born on 6 Jun 1904 and died on 5 Nov 1981 at age 77.

4354 M ii. Robert Luther ROBINS was born on 19 Nov 1906 and died on 9 Jan 1980 at age 73.

2504. Harlan Hendricks CONGER was born on 29 Aug 1889 in Clarksville, Johnson Co., AR and died in Jan 1972 at age 82.

General Notes:
Harlan Hendricks Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Harlan Hendrix Conger; Harlan Hendricks Conger (CFA I, p. 217)

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 30 Aug 1889, Smith Co., TN; 29 Aug 1889, Clarksville, AR (CFA I, p 217); 29 Aug 1889 in the SSDI

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Harlan
Social Security #: 429-09-6158
SS# issued in: Arkansas
Birth date: Aug 29, 1889
Death date: Jan 1972
Residence code: Arkansas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 72956
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Van Buren, Arkansas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48093.59]

Harlan married Bertha R. RODMAN, daughter of William De_Kalb RODMAN Capt. and Unknown CRUMPTON, on 7 Jun 1915 in Altus, Franklin Co., AR. Bertha was born on 28 Jul 1884 in Mississippi and died on 25 Nov 1940 in Van Buren, Crawford Co., AR at age 56.

4355 F i. Margaret H. CONGER was born on 29 Jun 1916 in Van Buren, Crawford Co., AR and died on 2 Dec 1965 at age 49.

2505. Eli Elbert CONGER was born on 23 Feb 1892 in Chester, Franklin Co., AR and died on 20 Mar 1986 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR at age 94.

General Notes:
Eli Elbert Conger

PROBLEM: Was he born in Smith Co., TN as listed on p. 228 of CFA I or Chester, Franklin Co., AR as listed on p. 139?

RESIDENCES: 609 N. 4th; Paris, AR 72855

Eli married Blanche E. SHEEHAN, daughter of Alonzo Harrison SHEEHAN and Mary L. YEAKEY, on 23 Mar 1919 in Alma, Crawford Co., AR. Blanche was born on 13 Dec 1896 in Roseville, Logan Co., AR and died on 23 Mar 1966 in Van Buren, Crawford Co., AR at age 69.

General Notes:
Blanche E. Sheehan

Problem: Surname listed as Shehan and Sheehan in CFA I.

4356 M i. Albert E. CONGER was born on 13 May 1920 in Van Buren, Crawford Co., AR and died on 7 Aug 1968 at age 48.

General Notes:
Albert E. Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Albert
Social Security #: 723-03-1544
SS# issued in: Railroad Board
Birth date: May 13, 1920
Death date: Sep 1968
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 31, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48090.9]

DEATH-CONFLICT: The death date on the SSDI record doesn't agree with the date
of death reported elsewhere.

Albert married Ethel M. ROBINSON on 11 Nov 1948 in Torrington, Goshen Co., WY.

4357 F ii. Mary E. CONGER was born on 11 Dec 1923 in Van Buren, Crawford Co., AR.

General Notes:
Oscar Donald Conger

Problem: Was he born on 6 Jul 1901 or 8 Jul 1901, both listed in CFA I?

RESIDENCES: 354 South Grand; Orange, CA 92666

Oscar married Eva Fay SANDERS, daughter of Robert E. SANDERS and Maumelle Mitchel ABBINGTON, on 11 Feb 1922 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR. Eva was born on 8 Aug 1902 in Dallas, , TX.

4358 F i. Margaret Sue CONGER was born on 4 Nov 1926 in Van Buren, Crawford Co., AR.

4359 F ii. Laura Jean CONGER was born on 23 Jun 1930 in Van Buren, Crawford Co., AR.

+ 4360 M iii. Robert Donald CONGER was born on 31 May 1935 in Van Buren, Crawford Co., AR.

4361 F iv. Betty Irene CONGER was born on 27 Nov 1937 in Van Buren, Crawford Co., AR.

General Notes:
Charles Ernest Conger

Problem: Where was he born, Alix, AR or Coal Hill, Johnson Co., AR? Both listed in CFA I.

RESIDENCES: 1158 N. Elwood; Tulsa, OK 74106

Charles married Marguerite Mc_COY, daughter of Thomas Hydrop Mc_COY and Dora May JEWELL, on 1 Jun 1922 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK. Marguerite was born on 21 Jul 1904.

General Notes:
Marguerite McCoy

NAME-CONFLICT: Marguerite McCay on p. 69 of CFA I.

+ 4363 M ii. Charles Robert CONGER was born on 1 Nov 1925 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

+ 4364 M iii. Thomas Eli CONGER was born on 31 Jul 1927 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

General Notes:
George Washington Conger

PROBLEM-BIRTH: CFA I lists the birth place as, Coal Hill, AR and Glen Carbon in an unnamed state. CFA I, p. 205 lists the birth date as: "28 Jan 1899 or 22 Jan 1900."

PROBLEM-CHILDREN: George Washington Conger was married twice. It is not known which of his wives was the mother of his children.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 205 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
Bessie McIntosh

SPOUSE: Bessie McIntosh was the 2nd spouse of George Washington Conger.

2512. Gus Le_Roy CONGER was born on 17 Jun 1903 in Coal Hill, Johnson Co., AR, died on 13 Aug 1968 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 65, and was buried in Aug 1968 in Rose Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Gus LeRoy Conger

MILITARY: U.S. Navy, 4 years

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Gus
Social Security #: 440-12-2297
SS# issued in: Oklahoma
Birth date: Jun 17, 1903
Death date: Aug 1968
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 90250
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Hawthorne, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48093.49]

Gus married Lois Oleta CURTIS, daughter of Aaron CURTIS and Frances ROSS, on 21 Jun 1930 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK. Lois was born on 19 Nov 1911 in Eldorado, Jackson Co., OK.

General Notes:
Lois Oleta Curtis

OCCUPATION: Dress making and alterations

NAME-CONFLICT: Oleta Lois Curtis, CFA II, p. 401

+ 4368 M ii. Patty Jean CONGER was born on 22 Dec 1933 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

4369 F iii. Joann CONGER was born on 19 Dec 1944 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

2513. Norman Robert CONGER was born on 17 Nov 1906 in Alix, Franklin Co., AR and died in Nov 1972 at age 66.

General Notes:
Norman Robert Conger

AKA: Born, Norman Jefferson Conger he did not like his middle name and changed it to Robert.

PROBLEM-BIRTH: CFA I lists the birth place as, Coal Hill, AR and on p. 407, Alex [Alix sic], Franklin Co., AR.

OCCUPATION: Farmer

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Norman
Social Security #: 442-03-6807
Issued in: Oklahoma
Birth date: Nov 17, 1906
Death date: Nov 1972
Residence code: Oklahoma
ZIP Code of last known residence: 74021
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Collinsville, Oklahoma
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54152.128]

Norman married Edith Juanita DRAKE, daughter of Carl DRAKE and Margaret GRAY, on 13 Nov 1926 in Independence, Montgomery Co., KS. Edith was born on 21 Jul 1907 in Ravia, Johnston Co., OK and died on 9 Jul 1995 at age 87.

General Notes:
Edith Juanita Drake

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Edith
Social Security #: 440-34-7917
Issued in: Oklahoma
Birth date: Jul 21, 1907
Death date: Jul 9, 1995
ZIP Code of last known residence: 74021
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Collinsville, Oklahoma
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54147.110]

+ 4370 M i. Norman Lee CONGER was born on 5 Jul 1930 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

+ 4371 F ii. Juanita Marie CONGER was born on 3 Sep 1934 in Catoosu, Rogers Co., OK.

4372 M iii. Kenneth Wayne CONGER was born on 13 Sep 1938 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK and died in Oct 1940 at age 2.

+ 4373 M iv. Rodger Allen CONGER was born on 2 Jan 1943 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

2514. Elvis CONGER was born on 17 Dec 1910 in Coal Hill, Johnson Co., AR, died on 25 Feb 1989 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS at age 78, and was buried in Feb 1989 in Sand Springs, Tulsa/Osage Co., OK.

General Notes:
Elvis Conger

Problem: Was he born at, Alix, Franklin, AR, CFA I, p. 156? Or was it Coal Hill, Johnson, AR?

OCCUPATION: Lumber watchman

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

RESIDENCES: 840 N. 6th Street; Lakeview, OR 97630

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Elvis
Social Security #: 444-07-6484
SS# issued in: Oklahoma
Birth date: Dec 17, 1910
Death date: Feb 25, 1989
ZIP Code of last known residence: 67218
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Wichita, Kansas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 2, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48092.47]

Elvis married Lucille Elizabeth WARREN, daughter of Daniel Price WARREN and Georgia Lydia WOODWARD, on 19 Nov 1934 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK. Lucille was born on 16 Sep 1914 in Sedalia, Pettis Co., MO.

General Notes:
Lucille Elizabeth Warren

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

HOBBIES: crochet, sewing, quilting

OCCUPATION: hospital cook

+ 4374 M i. Warren Galen CONGER was born on 10 Apr 1936 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

4375 F ii. Celia Ann CONGER was born on 24 Jun 1944 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
Selma Claris Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Claris Selma Conger

Problem: Where was she born? Alix, Franklin Co., AR listed in CFA I, p. 718

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

OCCUPATION: Seamstress

Selma married Leonard Roosevelt COOPER, son of John COOPER and Effie UNKNOWN, on 19 Jun 1932 in Wynona, Osage Co., OK. Leonard was born on 16 Sep 1907 in Moro Co., NM.

General Notes:
Leonard Roosevelt Cooper

AKA: Ted Cooper.

OCCUPATION-CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist minister

General Notes:
Dean Millsap

SPOUSE: Dean Millsap was the 2nd spouse of Helen Joetta Cooper.

General Notes:
Elzie Donald Conger

RESIDENCES: Ellen and Elzy D. Conger were twins.

NAME-CONFLICT: Elzy D. Conger, CFA I, p. 459 & CFA II, p. 703; Elzie D. Conger, CFA I, p. 157. Elzie Donald Conger, CFA II, p. 150.

RESIDENCES: Paris, TN

Elzie married Orpha Marie BARRY, daughter of Sterling BARRY and Rowena UNKNOWN, on 26 Oct 1913 in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Orpha was born on 9 Oct 1895 in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN and died in 1978 at age 83.

+ 4378 M i. Charles Ray CONGER was born on 27 Mar 1915 in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

+ 4379 M ii. William Barry CONGER was born on 8 Apr 1921 in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

+ 4380 M iii. Joe Fritz CONGER was born on 27 Sep 1924 in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

+ 4381 M iv. Louis Houston CONGER was born on 19 Jul 1932 in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

4382 F v. Helen Marie CONGER was born on 5 Jun 1939 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

General Notes:
Anna Mae Conger

EDUCATION: 2 years of college

OCCUPATION: Deputy County Clerk

HOBBIES: Liked to read

SSN: Is this the SSDI record of Anna Mae (Conger) Hinson? If so, the date of
death is known.
Individual: Hinson, Anna
Social Security #: 413-16-2945
Issued in: Tennessee
Birth date: Jun 22, 1915
Death date: Jan 1983
Residence code: Tennessee
ZIP Code of last known residence: 37096
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Linden, Tennessee
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 37096
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Linden, Tennessee
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 8, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.122822.134]

Anna married Bernie Elton HINSON, son of John Clifford HINSON and Myrtle Irene PARNELL, on 9 Sep 1944 in Linden, Perry Co., TN. Bernie was born in Pleasantville, Hickman Co., TN.

General Notes:
Bernie Elton Hinson

MILITARY: Served during WWII

OCCUPATION: Shift foreman for Tenn Gas Pipeline Co.

COMMENT: There is an Elton Hinton of Tennessee on the SSDI.

2530. William Elwood CONGER was born on 26 Jul 1897, died on 18 Nov 1954 in Metropolis, Massac Co., IL at age 57, and was buried in Nov 1954 in Metropolis, Massac Co., IL.

William married Maggie J. ROBERTS in Mar 1922. Maggie was born on 6 Mar 1904 in Benton, Marshall Co., KY and died on 14 Oct 1963 in Metropolis, Massac Co., IL at age 59.

+ 4385 F i. Margaret Louise CONGER was born on 11 Jan 1923 in Benton, Marshall Co., KY.

2532. Josiah CONGER was born on 19 Dec 1904 in Mansfield, Henry Co., TN and died on 2 Dec 1981 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN at age 76.

Josiah married Nellie Ruth GREEN, daughter of Joseph N. GREEN and Mary Jane BYERLEY, on 31 Mar 1923 in Benton, Marshall Co., KY. Nellie was born on 7 Nov 1896 in Benton, Marshall Co., KY.

General Notes:
Nellie Ruth Green

HOBBIES: Fishing and gardening

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Described as a "wonderful wife and mother."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 347 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 4386 M i. James Robert CONGER was born on 4 Aug 1924 in Benton, Marshall Co., KY.

+ 4387 F ii. Mary Lucille CONGER was born on 22 Mar 1926 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

+ 4388 F iii. Martha Jane CONGER was born on 1 Mar 1930 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

+ 4389 M iv. William Joseph CONGER was born on 18 Oct 1935 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

General Notes:
Robert Laurence Conger

OCCUPATION: Steel worker

RESIDENCES: 13411 Longtin; Southgate, MI 48195

NAME-CONFLICT: Robert Lawrence Conger, CFA I, p. 528

Robert married Beatrice CREWS, daughter of William Marion CREWS and Flossie CANNAN, on 16 May 1931 in Metropolis, Massac Co., IL. Beatrice was born on 9 Nov 1915 in Vale, Carroll Co., TN.

2534. Granville M. CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1908 in Hardin Co., KY and died on 13 Oct 1985 in Wyandotte, Wayne Co., MI at age 76.

General Notes:
Granville M. Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 25 Dec 1909, Hardin Co., KY (CFA II, p. 700)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Granville
Social Security #: 352-05-2407
SS# issued in: Illinois
Birth date: Dec 25, 1908
Death date: Oct 1985
Residence code: Michigan
ZIP Code of last known residence: 48192
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Wyandotte, Michigan
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48093.44]

Granville married Susie HARRIS, daughter of Jess HARRIS and Angie BENNET, in Metropolis, Massac Co., IL. Susie was born on 12 Dec 1918 in Hardin Co., KY.

4392 M ii. William Gary CONGER was born on 24 Dec 1938 and died on 18 Feb 1955 at age 16.

+ 4393 M iii. Phillip Edward CONGER was born on 14 Apr 1943 in Metropolis, Massac Co., IL.

2535. Richard Daniel CONGER was born on 11 Jan 1911 in Hardin, Marshall Co., KY and died on 4 Sep 1980 in Alton, Madison Co., IL at age 69.

General Notes:
Richard Daniel Conger

OCCUPATION: Laborer for Olin Mathiason Chemical Company

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Church of Christ

RESIDENCES: 604 Forest Avenue; Alton, IL 62002

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Richard
Social Security #: 342-10-8942
Issued in: Illinois
Birth date: Jan 11, 1911
Death date: Sep 1980
Residence code: Illinois
ZIP Code of last known residence: 62002
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Alton, Illinois
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.35]

Richard married Wilmath Evelyn FRIZZELL, daughter of Jacob Leroy FRIZZELL and Mattie MILLER, on 13 Feb 1938 in Metropolis, Massac Co., IL. Wilmath was born on 20 Sep 1911 in Star Lime Works, Lyon Co., TN.

General Notes:
Wilmath Evelyn Frizzell

NAME-CONFLICT: Evelyn Frizzell in CFA II, p. 704, CFA I, p. 437

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Church of Christ

+ 4395 F ii. Mary Louise CONGER was born on 25 Sep 1933 in Metropolis, Massac Co., IL.

+ 4396 F iii. Alice Fay CONGER was born on 8 Oct 1938 in Metropolis, Massac Co., IL.

+ 4397 M iv. Richard David CONGER was born on 1 Feb 1943 in Metropolis, Massac Co., IL.

General Notes:
Elroy Conger

OCCUPATION: Electrician

HOBBIES: hunting, fishing

RESIDENCES: Rt. 6, Paris, TN

AKA: Probably called, Buck

Elroy married Geneva Frances CLAYTON, daughter of Robert Johnson CLAYTON and Nola Ora BARNHILL, on 28 Dec 1943 in Paris, Henry Co., TN. Geneva was born on 16 Nov 1926 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

General Notes:
Geneva Frances Clayton

OCCUPATION: Factory worker

HOBBIES: Sewing, singing

+ 4398 M i. Samuel Lee CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1944 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

+ 4399 M ii. Danny Lewis CONGER was born on 9 Apr 1946 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

4400 M iii. John Dale CONGER was born on 7 Jul 1948 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

John married Aletha Carol COLLIER, daughter of Sam COLLIER and Madelene LEMON, on 29 Apr 1978 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

General Notes:
Aletha Carol Collier

NAME-CONFLICT: Aletha Carol Collins, p. 91 of CFA II. Aletha Carol Collier, p. 140, CFA II.

+ 4402 F v. Ora Frances CONGER was born on 8 Dec 1952 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

+ 4403 F vi. Demona Jean CONGER was born on 8 May 1955 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

2538. Edward CONGER was born on 28 Sep 1919 in Carthage, Smith Co., TN and died on 1 Apr 1971 at age 51.

General Notes:
Edward Conger

AKA: Ed Conger (CFA I, p. 129)

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 21 Sep 1919; 28 Sep 1919 (CFA I, p. 129)

MARRIAGE: The place of marriage lies in two counties, New Madrid and Pemiscot

OCCUPATION: Farms and works at the Paris Manufacturing Plant

HOBBIES: Digging Gensing; hunting, fishing and reading

RESIDENCES: Route 5; Paris, TN 38242

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Ed
Social Security #: 411-58-0027
SS# issued in: Tennessee
Birth date: Sep 28, 1919
Death date: Apr 1971
Residence code: Tennessee
ZIP Code of last known residence: 38242
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Paris, Tennessee
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 2, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48091.163]

Edward married Eva May HOOPER, daughter of Chillie Buford HOOPER and Ethel Lorine MADDOX, on 8 Sep 1942 in Portageville, New Madrid Co., MO. Eva was born on 25 Jul 1921 in Dresden, Weakley Co., TN.

General Notes:
Eva May Hooper

HOBBIES: playing ball, taking pictures, reading and playing organ

4404 M i. Fred Thomas CONGER was born on 5 Jul 1947 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

4405 M ii. Robert Mason CONGER was born on 21 May 1955 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

General Notes:
Elzie Leon Conger

OCCUPATION: Retired railroad conductor

HOBBIES: hunting, fishing, woodworking

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

Elzie married Myrtle CONNALLY, daughter of John T. CONNALLY and Nannie H. WHITE, in Sep 1918 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Myrtle was born on 24 Feb 1901 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

General Notes:
Myrtle Connally

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

HOBBIES: fishing, traveling

+ 4406 M i. James Thomas CONGER was born on 28 Mar 1919 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

+ 4407 M ii. Elzie Leon CONGER was born on 2 Jun 1921 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN and died on 20 Jul 1995 at age 74.

4408 F iii. Evelyn Inez CONGER was born on 23 Jun 1924 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN and died on 19 Nov 1943 at age 19.

+ 4409 F iv. Emily Jane CONGER was born on 19 Aug 1926 in Paducah, Mc Cracken Co., KY.

2540. Hubert Lee CONGER Dr. was born on 13 Mar 1903 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN and died about 18 Aug 1968 in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN about age 65.

General Notes:
Hubert Lee Conger

OCCUPATION: Medical doctor

Problem: Did he die on 16 Aug 1968 or 18 Aug 1968? Both listed in CFA I.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Hubert
Social Security #: 412-72-9635
Issued in: Tennessee
Birth date: Mar 13, 1903
Death date: Aug 1968
Residence code: Tennessee
ZIP Code of last known residence: 38363
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Parsons, Tennessee
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 10, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54149.150]

Hubert married Nina FERRELL, daughter of Charlie FERRELL and Bertha Mc_NEIL, on 10 Nov 1937 in Hernando, De Soto Co., MS. Nina was born on 3 Jan 1914 in Marion Co., TX.

+ 4410 M i. Charles Ray CONGER was born on 14 Jun 1945 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

2542. Robert Mason CONGER Dr. was born on 28 Sep 1909 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN, died on 4 Sep 1967 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN at age 57, and was buried in Sep 1967 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN, Lexington Cemetery.

General Notes:
Dr. Robert Mason Conger

OCCUPATION: Medical doctor; also a registered pharmacist; owned and operated a 30 bed hospital at Lexington, TN from 1939 to 1967.

MILITARY: WW II, flight surgeon

RESIDENCES: Box 336; Lexington, TN 38351

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

Robert married Coby Lunelle THREADGILL, daughter of James Washington THREADGILL and Ella Estelle MULLINS, on 12 Jun 1938 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Coby was born about 7 Mar 1907 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN and died on 23 May 1997 about age 90.

General Notes:
Coby Lunelle Threadgill

OCCUPATION: Teacher

HOBBIES: Sunday School and church work

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

BIRTH-CONFLICT: What was the date of birth, 7 Mar 1907 or as listed in the SSDI, 7 Mar 1909?

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Coby
Social Security #: 411-52-6712
Issued in: Tennessee
Birth date: Mar 7, 1909
Death date: May 23, 1997
ZIP Code of last known residence: 23454
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Virginia Beach, Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54146.178]

4411 F i. Judith Ann CONGER was born on 13 May 1943 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

General Notes:
John Richard Conger

EDUCATION: Attended Union University at Jackson, TN

MILITARY: Served in the U.S. Marine Corps

ORGANIZATIONS: Member St. John's Lodge

OCCUPATION: Mortgage banker

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

RESIDENCES: 355 Skywood; P.O. Box 238; Houston, TX 77377
RESIDENCES: 180 Bolla Ave.; Alamo, CA 94507

John married Bethany Ann Mc_DONALD, daughter of Frank Logan Mc_DONALD and Ella Margaret DOYLE, on 14 Oct 1960 in Clarksdale, Coahoma Co., MS. Bethany was born on 1 Jan 1939 in North LittleRock, Pulaski Co., AR.

General Notes:
Bethany Ann McDonald

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

EDUCATION: Attended Texas Women's University

HOBBIES: Tennis, sewing

4412 F i. Margaret Janette CONGER was born on 25 Mar 1962 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

4413 M ii. John Richard CONGER was born on 18 Jan 1965 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

4414 M iii. Joel Ray CONGER was born on 27 Apr 1970 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

2559. Mary Angeline JOYCE was born on 7 Sep 1871 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 2 Apr 1965 in Madisonville, Hopkins Co., KY at age 93.

General Notes:
Mary Angeline Joyce

NAME-CONFLICT: Mary Angeline (Molly) Joyce, CFA II, p. 266.; Mary Angie, CFA I, p. 754

HOBBIES: Gardening, sewing, traveling

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Living wife, mother, neighbor, friend
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 266 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Mary married Daniel Jefferson BROWN, son of William Kemp BROWN and Elizabeth Jane TOWERY, on 30 Dec 1890 in Caldwell Co., KY. Daniel was born in 1863 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY and died in 1921 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY at age 58.

+ 4415 F i. Letha Olive BROWN was born on 8 Nov 1891 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 28 Jan 1969 in Providence, Webster Co., KY at age 77, and was buried in Jan 1969 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY, Shady Grove Cemetery.

4416 F ii. Zelma Ora BROWN was born on 10 Nov 1893 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY.

4417 M iii. Earl Coleman BROWN was born on 20 Dec 1895 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY.

4418 M iv. James Robert BROWN was born on 7 Sep 1897 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY.

4419 M v. Marion Van BROWN was born on 22 Feb 1901 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY.

4420 M vi. Dennie Rudolph BROWN was born on 3 May 1904 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY and died about 1977 in Woodland, Barry Co., MI about age 73.

4421 M vii. Cary Carlos BROWN was born on 31 Dec 1907 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY.

4422 F viii. Mary Clyte BROWN was born on 24 Dec 1909 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY.

4423 F ix. Elva Hazel BROWN was born on 13 Apr 1914 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 31 Aug 1964 in Sugar Grove, , NE at age 50.

General Notes:
Elva Hazel Brown

DEATH-QUESTION: In what county did the death occur? The 1995 Rand McNally Commerical Atlas doesn't list such a place in Nebraska.

2560. Annie Laura JOYCE was born on 4 Apr 1873 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 7 Jun 1966 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY at age 93.

Annie married William Albert COLEMAN, son of Henry COLEMAN and Mary Jane UNKNOWN, on 19 Jan 1893 in Crittenden Co., KY. William was born on 15 Jul 1872 in Flatrock, Caldwell Co., KY, died on 27 Jul 1947 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY at age 75, and was buried in Jul 1947 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY.

General Notes:
William Albert Coleman

OCCUPATION: Farmer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: missionary Baptist

2561. Elva Alice JOYCE was born on 3 May 1876 in Crittenden Co., KY, died on 8 Mar 1961 in Princeton, Caldwell Co., KY at age 84, and was buried in Mar 1961 in Princeton, Caldwell Co., KY, Meek's Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elva Alice Joyce

SPOUSE: Elva Alice Joyce was the 2nd wife of Elliott Jones.

Elva married Elliott JONES, son of Thornton Alexander JONES and Ann Elizabeth Hitt YAGER, on 20 Mar 1896 in Crittenden Co., KY. Elliott was born on 10 Apr 1859 in Oldham Co., KY, died on 9 Mar 1940 in Farmersville, Caldwell Co., KY at age 80, and was buried in Mar 1940 in Princeton, Caldwell Co., KY, Meek's Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elliott Jones

SPOUSE: Elliott Jones was first married to R. Anna Davis, who died 11 Nov 1891

NAME-CONFLICT: T. Jones, CFA I, p. 754

4428 M i. William Denver JONES was born on 8 Dec 1899 in Crittenden Co., KY and died in Jul 1974 in Michigan at age 74.

+ 4429 M ii. Alvin Adolphus JONES was born on 18 Dec 1901 in Farmersville, Caldwell Co., KY, died on 6 Apr 1968 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH at age 66, and was buried in Apr 1968 in Princeton, Caldwell Co., KY, Meek's Cemetery.

4430 F iii. Ethel Olive JONES was born on 12 Aug 1904 in Caldwell Co., KY and died on 10 Jun 1937 in Caldwell Co., KY at age 32.

4431 M iv. Lexie Shelby JONES was born in 1905 in Caldwell Co., KY and died in 1942 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI at age 37.

4432 M v. Garner Patrick JONES was born on 25 Nov 1911 in Caldwell Co., KY and died in 1966 in Caldwell Co., KY at age 55.

4433 F vi. Virginia Mae JONES was born on 10 May 1917 and died on 10 Nov 1977 at age 60.

2571. Charles Elmer CONGER was born on 7 Sep 1879 in Tennessee, died on 20 Sep 1959 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 80, and was buried in Sep 1959 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

General Notes:
Charles Elmer Conger

RESIDENCES: St. Louis, MO.

CHILDREN: 2 sons

BIRTH: Abt. 1876; Abt. 1885 at Marion, KY (CFA II, p. 239)

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 59

Charles married Mary Edna KINGSTON, daughter of Unknown KINGSTON and Laura Mc_CALL, on 27 Aug 1903. Mary was born on 28 Feb 1886 in Ridgway, Gallatin Co., IL, died on 11 Jun 1951 at age 65, and was buried in Jun 1951 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

+ 4437 M i. Charles Elmer CONGER was born on 28 Sep 1904 in Ridgeway, Gallatin Co., IL and died in Jan 1987 at age 82.

+ 4438 M ii. Fred Kingston CONGER was born on 25 Apr 1907 in Oran, Scott Co., MO.

2572. Fred CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1887 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 23 Sep 1951 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 63.

General Notes:
Fred Conger

RESIDENCES: St. Louis, MO.

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Abt. 1878 (CFA I, p. 244)

Fred married Anna RUTH. Anna was born on 10 May 1888 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, died on 25 Dec 1970 in Salem, Dent Co., MO at age 82, and was buried in Dec 1970 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO, Rolla Cemetery.

4442 M i. Frederick Elmer CONGER was born on 16 May 1913 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died in Feb 1986 at age 72.

4443 M ii. Walter CONGER was born on 22 Apr 1915 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

General Notes:
Walter Conger

SSN: Is this the SSDI record of this Walter Conger?
Individual: Conger, Walter
Social Security #: 492-10-2669
Issued in: Missouri
Birth date: Apr 22, 1915
Death date: Jul 1977
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 65401
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Rolla, Missouri
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.77]

+ 4444 M iii. George Eugene CONGER was born on 24 Sep 1916 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

4445 F iv. Clara CONGER was born on 22 May 1918 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

2580. William Thomas CONGER was born on 23 Nov 1885 in Nebo, Hopkins Co., KY and died in Mar 1978 at age 92.

General Notes:
William Thomas Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: William Tommas Conger, CFA I, p. 519

OCCUPATION: Farmer

HOBBIES: Liked to hunt, played the fiddle

SSN:
Individual: Conger, William
Social Security #: 404-22-0938
Issued in: Kentucky
Birth date: Nov 23, 1885
Death date: Mar 1978
Residence code: Kentucky
ZIP Code of last known residence: 42064
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Marion, Kentucky
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 42064
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Marion, Kentucky
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.104]

William married Flora Ellen LANHAM, daughter of William LANHAM and Miranda BEAVERS, on 30 Aug 1908. Flora was born in 1881.

General Notes:
Flora Ellen Lanham

HOBBIES: Had a large garden and canned lots of food.

+ 4450 M iii. William Ernest CONGER was born on 16 Nov 1914 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

2581. Cola Franklin CONGER was born on 12 Mar 1887 in Nebo, Hopkins Co., KY, died on 20 Dec 1966 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 79, and was buried in Dec 1966 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Cola Franklin Conger

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

OCCUPATION: Farmer

HOBBIES: Hunting and fishing; played the fiddle

NO_ISSUE: Cola Conger and Altha Clark had no issue.

Cola married Fannie ASHER, daughter of Sam ASHER and Unknown, in 1907 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Fannie was born in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, died in 1940 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, and was buried in 1940 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 4453 M i. Hubert Franklin CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1910 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died in May 1986 at age 75.

4454 M ii. Ewell CONGER was born on 31 Aug 1914 and died in Jul 1993 at age 78.

General Notes:
Ewell Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Ewell
Social Security #: 400-14-6439
SS# issued in: Kentucky
Birth date: Aug 31, 1914
Death date: Jul 1993
Residence code: HC (Death reported by Health Care Finance Administration.)
ZIP Code of last known residence: 42064
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Marion, Kentucky
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48092.108]

General Notes:
Altha Clark

SPOUSE: Altha Clark was the 2nd spouse of Cola Conger.

General Notes:
Eura Conger

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

OCCUPATION: Farmer

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of Eura Conger and Rosie Murrie.

Eura married Melissa PORTER, daughter of Bill PORTER and Unknown, on 4 Nov 1908. Melissa died in Dec 1921 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and was buried in Dec 1921 in Sugar Grove.

4457 F iii. Delpha Lee CONGER was born about 1914 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

Eura next married Rosie MURRIE, daughter of Nick MURRIE and Unknown, on 10 Oct 1922 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Rosie was born in 1888 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

General Notes:
Rosie Murrie

SPOUSE: Rosie Murrie was the 2nd spouse of Eura Conger.

2583. Martha Ann CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1890 in Nebo, Hopkins Co., KY, died on 14 Dec 1948 at age 58, and was buried in Dec 1948 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Martha Ann Conger

OCCUPATION: Raised and sold strawberries

HOBBIES: talented fiddler

Martha married John William BAKER, son of John BAKER and Mattie HUGHES,. John was buried in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
John William Baker

AKA: Willie Baker

OCCUPATION: Farmer; carpenter

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, John William and Charlie Baker married sisters, Martha Ann and Lillie Mae Conger, respectively.

2585. Lillie Mae CONGER was born on 29 May 1894 in Tribune, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 10 Feb 1966 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 71, and was buried in Feb 1966 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lillie Mae Conger

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

HOBBIES: Loved flowers and making piece quilts

Lillie married Charlie BAKER, son of John BAKER and Mattie HUGHES, on 5 May 1915 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

General Notes:
Charlie Baker

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, John William and Charlie Baker married sisters, Martha Ann and Lillie Mae Conger, respectively.

OCCUPATION: farmer; Worked in a feed store

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

2586. Renie Myrtle CONGER was born on 10 Mar 1896 in Tribune, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 29 Mar 1967 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 71, and was buried in Mar 1967 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Renie married Emerson ETHRIDGE, son of Matt ETHRIDGE and Rachel JAMES, on 13 Aug 1915. Emerson was born on 22 Feb 1892 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 3 Feb 1965 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 72, and was buried in Feb 1965 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Seldon Howerton

SSN: Is this SSDI record for Seldon Howerton who married Imogene Ethridge?
Individual: Howerton, Seldon
Social Security #: 405-34-1585
SS# issued in: Kentucky
Birth date: Dec 29, 1902
Death date: Sep 1974
Residence code: Kentucky
ZIP Code of last known residence: 42064
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Marion, Kentucky
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 30, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.113394.13]

Roberta married Elmer BOYD, son of William BOYD and Unknown, on 13 May 1913.

General Notes:
Elmer Boyd

DIVORCE: The marriage of Elmer Boyd and Roberta Conger ended in divorce.

2588. James Clarence CONGER was born on 14 Mar 1900 in Tribune, Crittenden Co., KY and died in May 1987 at age 87.

General Notes:
James Clarence Conger

OCCUPATION: Farmer

HOBBIES: Played the fiddle

SSN:
Individual: Conger, James
Social Security #: 404-12-0637
Issued in: Kentucky
Birth date: Mar 14, 1900
Death date: May 1987
Residence code: Kentucky
ZIP Code of last known residence: 42064
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Marion, Kentucky
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.4]

James married Lena JENKINS, daughter of Bill JENKINS and Unknown, in Sep 1921 in Elizabethtown, Hardin Co., IL.

2589. Jesse Lee CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1902 in Tribune, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 20 Apr 1995 at age 92.

General Notes:
Jesse Lee Conger

OCCUPATION: Farmer; trucker; raised fine hogs and cattle

HOBBIES: Working around the house to make it beautiful, specializing in his garden.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Jesse
Social Security #: 404-52-1443
Issued in: Kentucky
Birth date: Jul 29, 1902
Death date: Apr 20, 1995
ZIP Code of last known residence: 62979
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Ridgway, Illinois
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.52]

Jesse married Zelpha MARVEL, daughter of Charley MARVEL and Louise BARNES, on 17 May 1924 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Zelpha was born on 12 Mar 1901 in Shady Grove.

General Notes:
Zelpha Marvel

HOBBIES: Potted plants and making pretty things for the house

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

NAME-CONFLICT: Zelpa Marvel (CFA I, p. 272)

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Zilpha (Marvel) Conger? If so, there is a conflict on the spelling of the first name and on the day of birth. CFA doesn't list the date of death.
Individual: Conger, Zilpha
Social Security #: 401-90-5822
Issued in: Kentucky
Birth date: Mar 16, 1901
Death date: Jan 1976
Residence code: Kentucky
ZIP Code of last known residence: 42064
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Marion, Kentucky
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.176]

4476 M i. Perry Lee CONGER was born on 22 Nov 1924 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died in Sep 1981 at age 56.

General Notes:
Perry Lee Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Perry
Social Security #: 405-22-5888
Issued in: Kentucky
Birth date: Nov 22, 1924
Death date: Sep 1981
Residence code: Florida
ZIP Code of last known residence: 33311
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 33311
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54152.187]

4477 M ii. Arnold Junior CONGER was born on 15 Oct 1930 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

2590. Sammie Patterson CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1904 in Tribune, Crittenden Co., KY and died in Mar 1988 at age 83.

General Notes:
Sammie Patterson Conger

OCCUPATION: Carpenter; farmer, raises hogs and cattle

HOBBIES: Plays the fiddle

RESIDENCES: 607 E. Depot St.; Marion, KY 42064

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Sammie
Social Security #: 404-22-1371
Issued in: Kentucky
Birth date: Jul 16, 1904
Death date: Mar 1988
ZIP Code of last known residence: 42064
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Marion, Kentucky
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.161]

Sammie married Opal Mae HOLMES, daughter of Henry Franklin HOLMES and Ollie HILLYARD, on 15 Sep 1921 in Elizabeth, Jo Daviess Co., IL. Opal was born on 12 Feb 1907 in Missouri and died in Sep 1985 at age 78.

General Notes:
Opal Mae Holmes

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Opal
Social Security #: 402-90-3922
Issued in: Kentucky
Birth date: Feb 12, 1907
Death date: Sep 1985
Residence code: Kentucky
ZIP Code of last known residence: 42064
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Marion, Kentucky
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
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+ 4478 M i. Roy Denver CONGER was born on 26 Jun 1927 in Tribune, Crittenden Co., KY.

+ 4479 M ii. Harold Orybie CONGER was born on 14 Apr 1935 in Piney Fork, Crittenden Co., KY.

+ 4480 M iii. Harvey Winford CONGER was born on 1 Sep 1939 in Crayne, Crittenden Co., KY.

General Notes:
Elva Ray Conger

SEX: Female

OCCUPATION: Used to milk cows and sell the milk

HOBBIES: Liked to cook

Elva married Ray MARVEL, son of Bill MARVEL and Unknown, on 8 Jun 1926 in Elizabethtown, Hardin Co., IL. Ray was born in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

General Notes:
Ray Marvel

OCCUPATION: Carpenter and part-time farmer

HOBBIES: Plays the fiddle

4481 M i. William Denver MARVEL was born on 30 May 1927 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

4482 M ii. Escal Lee MARVEL was born in Sep 1928 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

Thelma married Clyde Miller BASS on 15 Nov 1920 in Crittenden Co., KY. Clyde was born on 9 Jan 1890 in Crittenden Co., KY and died on 1 May 1962 in Crittenden Co., KY at age 72.

Oda married Rebecca Bernice COHN on 11 Mar 1919 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Rebecca was born on 10 May 1895 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.

+ 4490 M i. Richard CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1921 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA and died in Feb 1970 at age 48.

2597. Claude CONGER was born on 19 May 1906 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 25 Sep 1988 at age 82.

General Notes:
Claude Conger

MILITARY: A Claude Conger, 1906, Lt. USN, set three world records while in the
service: as Scuba Diver, in Aviation, and co-holder of Deep Sea Diving.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 39a and 77 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

RESIDENCES: 9979 Hardy Road; Philadelphia, PA 19115

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Claude
Social Security #: 168-24-0216
SS# issued in: Pennsylvania
Birth date: May 19, 1906
Death date: Sep 25, 1988
ZIP Code of last known residence: 19115
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
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Claude married Teresa R. SCHAEFER, daughter of William Jacob SCHAEFER and Theresia Eva BRADT, on 25 May 1932 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Teresa was born on 13 Dec 1911 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA and died on 27 Jul 1988 at age 76.

General Notes:
Teresa R. Schaefer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Teresa
Social Security #: 181-36-6473
SS# issued in: Pennsylvania
Birth date: Dec 13, 1911
Death date: Jul 27, 1988
ZIP Code of last known residence: 19115
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
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+ 4491 M i. Claude Richard CONGER was born on 4 May 1933 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

2598. Ella Marie CONGER was born on 2 Jan 1904 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 5 Aug 1981 in Cave-in-Rock, Hardin Co., IL at age 77, and was buried in Aug 1981 in Cave-in-Rock, Hardin Co., IL.

General Notes:
Ella Marie Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1970, Cave-In-Rock, Hardin Co., IL

Ella married Cyrus Robert Mc_CONNELL, son of Richard Mc_CONNELL and Lucy Alice BENTLEY, on 6 Jan 1922 in Hardin Co., IL. Cyrus was born in 1900 in Fords Ferry, Crittenden Co., KY, died in 1955 in Anna, Union Co., IL at age 55, and was buried in 1955 in Cave-in-Rock, Hardin Co., IL.

4493 M i. Cyrus June Mc_CONNELL was born on 24 Apr 1924 in Hardin Co., IL, died on 6 Jun 1970 in Rocky Mount, Nash/Edgecombe Co., NC at age 46, and was buried in Jun 1970 in Cave Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Cyrus June McConnell

OBITUARY: Jerry McConnell, 46, former Cave-In-Rock resident, was killed in an auto accident at Rocky Mount, NC last Saturday evening.

Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus McConnell, Puerto Rico; grandmothers, Mrs. Leaffie Hearell, Elizabethtown, IL and Mrs. Ella McConnell, Cave-In-Rock; and a brother, Leroy McConnell, Mt. Vernon, IN.

Burial in Cave Hill Cemetery
[Note: His age was listed as, 26, in the extracted obituary. This was an error. It should have read, 46, see CFA II, p. 369. He was born 24 Apr 1924. REH]
(Source: Paducah, KY paper, dated 10 Jun 1970 - CFA I, p. 70)

AKA: Probably called, Jerry, see obituary.

+ 4494 M ii. Eldon Leroy Mc_CONNELL was born about 12 Mar 1926 in Rosiclare, Hardin Co., IL.

2599. Bertha Lillian CONGER was born on 24 Oct 1898 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 18 Nov 1967 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA at age 69, and was buried in Nov 1967 in Riverside Memorial.

General Notes:
Bertha Lillian Conger

OCCUPATION-CHILDREN: Homemaker, mother of 14; telephone operator

Bertha married Thomas Weaver JAMES, son of Charles JAMES and Martha Ellen RASNICK, on 21 Jul 1919 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA. Thomas was born on 30 Oct 1888 in Motley, Morrison Co., MN, died on 8 Jun 1950 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA at age 61, and was buried in Jun 1950 in Riverside Memorial.

+ 4495 M i. Jack Allen JAMES was born on 30 Jan 1920 in Rockford, Spokane Co., WA, died on 23 Jan 1974 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM at age 53, and was buried in Jan 1974 in Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., NM, National Veterans.

4496 M ii. Deane Wakefield JAMES was born on 8 Sep 1922 in Rockford, Spokane Co., WA and died on 2 May 1970 in Seattle, King Co., WA at age 47.

General Notes:
Deane Wakefield James

MILITARY: 2 years in the Army during WWII.

HOBBIES: Great fisherman and hunter

OCCUPATION: Owned a service station and was an electrician at Boeing Aircraft

HEALTH_HISTORY-DEATH: Died of Leukemia after having a bone marrow transplant.

+ 4498 M iv. Dick Alexander JAMES was born on 8 Dec 1925 in Rosalia, Whitman Co., WA and died on 22 Nov 1976 in Everett, Snohomish Co., WA at age 50.

+ 4499 M v. Barry Austin JAMES was born on 17 Jul 1927 in Rosalia, Whitman Co., WA and died on 1 Apr 1981 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 53.

+ 4500 M vi. Paul Reginald JAMES was born on 3 Aug 1928 in Rosalia, Whitman Co., WA.

+ 4501 F vii. Gloria Rose JAMES was born on 4 Nov 1930 in Colfax, Whitman Co., WA.

+ 4502 F viii. Mary Lou JAMES was born on 24 Feb 1933 in St. John, Whitman Co., WA.

+ 4503 F ix. Peggy Helen JAMES was born on 6 Dec 1935 in St. John, Whitman Co., WA.

+ 4504 F x. Joan Marie JAMES was born on 29 Aug 1936 in St. John, Whitman Co., WA.

+ 4506 F xii. Jacqueline Jean JAMES was born on 25 Oct 1939 in Colfax, Whitman Co., WA.

4508 F xiv. Geraldine Lillian JAMES was born on 1 Aug 1921 and died on 8 Dec 1921.

2601. Marion Leslie CONGER was born on 9 Jul 1886 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA and died on 21 Nov 1964 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA at age 78.

General Notes:
Marion Leslie Conger

SEX: Male

AKA: He disliked his name, so he went by, Leslie M., or M. Leslie.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 164 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Farmer; restaurant and grocery owner.

Marion next married Annetta Magdalene KOTH, daughter of John KOTH Jr. and Emma WACKER, on 17 Nov 1929 in Gerber, Tehama Co., CA. Annetta was born on 13 Jul 1907 in Denhof, Sheridan Co., ND.

General Notes:
Annetta Magdalene Koth

SPOUSE: Annetta Koth was the 2nd spouse of M. Leslie Conger.

MARRIAGE: She remarried, Clarence Stetson
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 162 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 4511 F ii. Emmabelle CONGER was born on 22 Nov 1933 in Gerber, Tehama Co., CA.

+ 4512 M iii. John Kelsey CONGER was born on 11 Jun 1936 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA.

2605. Napoleon CONGER was born on 21 Aug 1882 in Smithville, Smith Co., TN and died on 21 Jun 1965 in Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., FL at age 82.

General Notes:
Napoleon Conger

OCCUPATION-CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Minister of the Church of Christ

RESEARCHER: It is said that he was interested in family history.

Napoleon married Gladys M. PELTON, daughter of William PELTON and Florence N. NICHOLS, on 25 Dec 1920 in London, Laurel Co., KY. Gladys was born on 10 Jun 1888 in Russell, , OH and died on 8 Jun 1967 in Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., FL at age 78.

General Notes:
Gladys M. Pelton

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth take place?

+ 4517 F i. Florence Ellen CONGER was born about 13 Nov 1922 in London, Laurel Co., KY.

General Notes:
Lulu Belle Conger

RESEARCHER: It is said that she was interested in family history. Does anyone know if her work can be found?

OCCUPATION: School teacher in Tennessee

Lulu married John Harvey GLADDEN, son of William GLADDEN and Wella UNKNOWN, on 14 Sep 1915 in Bonham, Fannin Co., TX. John was born on 10 May 1884 in Anna, Collin Co., TX and died in May 1934 in Durant, Bryan Co., OK at age 50.

4518 F i. Bessie Louise GLADDEN was born on 17 Jul 1919 in Texas and died on 16 Jun 1953 at age 33.

2608. James Alvin CONGER was born on 30 Dec 1880 in De Kalb Co., TN and died on 22 Jul 1958 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN at age 77.

James married Emma PARKER, daughter of Christopher Anthony PARKER and Mary Emily HUDGENS, on 16 Sep 1914 in Union City, Obion Co., TN. Emma was born on 17 May 1882 in Warren Co., TN and died on 18 Nov 1959 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN at age 77.

+ 4520 M i. Alvin Parker CONGER was born on 21 Jun 1918 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

2609. Ollie Lavoda CONGER was born on 25 Feb 1882 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN and died on 4 Jan 1969 at age 86.

Ollie married Jim H. CHRISTIAN on 20 Dec 1889 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN.

General Notes:
Lonnie Solon Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: There is a conflict on the year of birth. The SSDI lists, 1882, which seems to be in error when compared to the date of birth of his siblings.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Lonnie
Social Security #: 410-66-4755
Issued in: Tennessee
Birth date: Apr 30, 1882
Death date: Apr 1963
Residence code: Tennessee
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 12, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54151.59]

+ 4523 M i. Lunsford Solon CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1915 and died on 3 Mar 1963 at age 47.

2611. Oliver Ozias CONGER was born on 5 Feb 1886 in De Kalb Co., TN and died on 1 Mar 1960 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN at age 74.

+ 4524 M i. John Burnett CONGER was born on 21 Dec 1914 in Petros, Morgan Co., TN and died in Mar 1984 at age 69.

4525 F ii. Evelyn Frances CONGER was born on 20 May 1923 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN.

+ 4526 M iii. William Ozias CONGER was born on 28 Mar 1933 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN.

General Notes:
Joe Doris Erins

QUESTION: Was the first name really spelled, Joe? According to CFA I, p.
368, this is a female

2620. John Lucian CONGER was born on 3 Oct 1900 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN and died on 21 Jun 1955 in Murray, Calloway Co., KY at age 54.

General Notes:
John Lucian Conger

OCCUPATION: Vice President and General Manager of Western Kentucky Stages Bus Line

HOBBIES: Loved all sports

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

SSN:
Individual: Conger, John
Social Security #: 410-05-4459
Issued in: Tennessee
Birth date: Oct 3, 1900
Death date: Jun 1955
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.86]

John married Dorothy Kate SAVAGE, daughter of Walter Kirk SAVAGE and Bessie Lee SCROGGS, in Carthage, Smith Co., TN. Dorothy was born on 16 Jul 1913 in Carthage, Smith Co., TN.

General Notes:
Dorothy Kate Savage

OCCUPATION: Teacher

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

RESIDENCES: As a widow, Carthage, TN 37030

4532 F i. Ann Savage CONGER was born on 20 Dec 1942 in Carthage, Smith Co., TN.

General Notes:
Jerry Eugene Wilson

EDUCATION: 1965 graduate of Vanderbilt University

OCCUPATION: Systems Engineer with IBM

RESIDENCES: Nashville, TN

4533 M ii. John Steven CONGER was born on 4 Aug 1948 in Murray, Calloway Co., KY.

General Notes:
John Steven Conger

EDUCATION: Senior at the University of Mississippi, majoring in Pharmacy. (CFA I, p. 311)

Minnie married John Henry MYERS, son of William Huff MYERS and Elizabeth LACKEY, on 24 Dec 1911 in Wesley, Atoka Co., OK. John was born on 27 Sep 1890 in Indian Territory and died on 30 Dec 1954 in Wesley, Atoka Co., OK at age 64.

General Notes:
John Henry Myers

OCCUPATION: Farmer

RESIDENCES: Route 2, Box 47; Pittsburg, OK

4534 F i. Mary Martilie MYERS was born on 11 Oct 1912 in Wesley, Atoka Co., OK.

4535 F ii. Barbara Marie MYERS was born on 11 May 1916 in Wesley, Atoka Co., OK.

4536 M iii. William Carl MYERS was born on 6 Dec 1922 in Wesley, Atoka Co., OK.

4537 M iv. Vernon Clarence MYERS was born on 18 Jul 1925 in Weslaco, Hidalgo Co., TX.

4538 M v. Edwin Douglas MYERS was born on 25 Apr 1929 in Weslaco, Hidalgo Co., TX.

2633. Bessie Adeline BENNETT was born on 16 Sep 1895 in Aubrey, Denton Co., TX and died on 18 Oct 1973 in Clinton, Custer Co., OK at age 78.

Bessie married Jesse Nathanial Mc_MULLIN, son of Charles Taylor Mc_MULLIN and Mary Frances SMOTHERMON, on 17 Sep 1910 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK. Jesse was born on 6 Nov 1881 in Oiltrough Bottoms, Independence Co., AR and died on 17 Feb 1962 in Clinton, Custer Co., OK at age 80.

+ 4539 F i. Lois Juanita Mc_MULLIN was born on 15 Dec 1924 in Colony, Custer Co., OK.

Eyleen married David GRAY, son of William Maxwell GRAY and Mary NELSON, on 29 Jan 1922 in Brewer, PIttsburg Co., OK. David was born on 8 Aug 1901 in Savanna, , Indian Territory.

General Notes:
David Gray

AKA: Dave Gray (CFA I, p. 742)

OCCUPATION: Retired from Dow Chemical

HOBBIES: Likes to garden

RESIDENCES: 180 Avon Street; Pittsburg, CA 94565

+ 4540 M i. David GRAY Jr. was born on 3 Jul 1924 in Kiowa, PIttsburg Co., OK.

+ 4541 M ii. Bobby Mason GRAY was born on 20 Sep 1927 in Bear River, Moffett Co., CO.

+ 4542 M iii. Jack GRAY was born on 30 Nov 1931 in Mc Alester, PIttsburg Co., OK.

General Notes:
J. D. Conger

OCCUPATION: Lumberman

RESIDENCES: Box 90; Porterville, CA 93257

J. married Opal Ruby FOSTER, daughter of Andy FOSTER and Rita Jeanetta PLUMLEE, on 7 Dec 1929 in Bentonville, Benton Co., AR. Opal was born on 12 Sep 1913 in Urbanette, Carroll Co., AR.

+ 4543 M i. James Eldon CONGER was born on 13 Dec 1931 in Junction City, Union Parish, LA.

+ 4544 F ii. Joyce Louise CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1934 in Antlers, Pushmataha Co., OK.

2640. Douglas CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1912 in Kiowa, PIttsburg Co., OK and died on 14 Nov 1985 in Merced, Merced Co., CA at age 73.

General Notes:
Douglas Conger

RESIDENCES: P.O. Box 1049; Merced, CA 95340

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

OCCUPATION: General B1 Contractor; also speciality license C 12 for excavating,
grading and trenching

HOBBIES: raising purebred English bulldogs for shows

ORGANIZATIONS: 32nd degree Mason

RECOLLECTIONS: Douglas Conger wrote in 1969:
"My father owned an 80 acre farm two miles from town where we lived (Kiowa, OK). He owned a shop in town where he worked until we were about grown. He built wheels and wagons and rented out the blacksmith part of the shop. I finished high school there in 1931 and left to work on construction in Arkansas and Louisana, then back to Oklahoma where I was married to Ruby Mae Berryhill.

"We came to Merced, Calif. in 1936 where I worked on construction. In 1939, I started contracting on my own. Thirty years later I am doing the same thing. We have one son, Robert Douglas, who is California Highway Patrolman. We belong to the Methodist Church. I am a 32 degree Mason and Ruby Mae belongs to the Eastern Star."

Before his line was established he wrote, "It is a shame I can not trace my lineage no further back than DeKalb, Tenn. On the other hand, I have the lineage of my bulldogs traced all the way back to England."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 127 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Douglas
Social Security #: 558-03-5849
SS# issued in: California
Birth date: Mar 7, 1912
Death date: Nov 1985
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 95340
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Merced, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 1, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48091.145]

Douglas married Ruby Mae BERRYHILL, daughter of Willis Robin BERRYHILL and Margaret Elizabeth GARNER, on 18 Apr 1935 in Hugo, Choctow Co., OK. Ruby was born on 5 Jul 1913 in Oxford, Lafayette Co., MS.

+ 4545 M i. Robert Douglas CONGER was born on 19 Jun 1944 in Merced, Merced Co., CA.

2641. Harry CONGER was born on 27 Jul 1918 in Kiowa, PIttsburg Co., OK and died on 24 Feb 1991 at age 72.

General Notes:
Harry Conger

OCCUPATION: Lumberman, "Mechanical talents earns the living ..."

HOBBIES: outdoor sports and recreation

RESIDENCES: Box 61; Wilseyville, CA 95257

SSN:
Individual: Conger, H.
Social Security #: 558-05-6139
SS# issued in: California
Birth date: Jul 27, 1918
Death date: Feb 24, 1991
ZIP Code of last known residence: 95257
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Wilseyville, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 1, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48093.55]

Harry married Darlene Ellen AUBERT, daughter of Francis Rene AUBERT and Alta Lavina PETEE, on 24 Dec 1938 in Merced, Merced Co., CA. Darlene was born on 25 Apr 1920 in Manteca, San Joaquin Co., CA.

General Notes:
Darlene Ellen Aubert

OCCUPATION: Social work

HOBBIES: likes music and cooking

+ 4546 F i. Rhaelene Alta CONGER was born on 14 Aug 1942 in Merced, Merced Co., CA.

+ 4547 F ii. Ellen Renee CONGER was born on 2 Jun 1954 in San Andreas, Calaveras Co., CA.

2642. Verner William CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1906 in Tom Bean, Grayson Co., TX and died on 4 Mar 1991 at age 84.

General Notes:
Verner William Conger

OCCUPATION: Mechanical supervisor

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

RESIDENCES: 675 Palm; Beaumont, TX

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Verner
Social Security #: 456-03-0626
Issued in: Texas
Birth date: Sep 19, 1906
Death date: Mar 4, 1991
ZIP Code of last known residence: 77713
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Beaumont, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.38]

Verner married Lora Lee COOK, daughter of S. Robert COOK and Ethel Lena THOMAS, on 25 Dec 1926 in Sherman, Grayson Co., TX. Lora was born on 3 Aug 1908 in Haskel, Muskogee Co., OK and died in May 1978 at age 69.

General Notes:
Lora Lee Cook

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Lora
Social Security #: 455-58-8180
Issued in: Texas
Birth date: Aug 3, 1908
Death date: May 1978
Residence code: Texas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 77705
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Beaumont, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54151.60]

+ 4548 M i. George Wallace CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1932 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX.

2645. Robert Delbert FOWLER was born on 10 Mar 1904 in Ladonia, Fannin Co., TX, died on 17 Feb 1970 in Commerce, Hunt Co., TX at age 65, and was buried in Feb 1970 in Rosemound Cemetery.

General Notes:
Robert Delbert Fowler

OCCUPATION: Left the farm in 1942 and moved to Commerce, TX. He held jobs as an electrical lineman, electrician and carpenter.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

Robert married Floy Ethel MARCOM, daughter of John D. MARCOM and Dora Franklin GRAY, on 1 Dec 1923 in Royse City, Rockwall Co., TX. Floy was born on 10 Aug 1904 in Caddo Mills, Hunt Co., TX.

General Notes:
Floy Ethel Marcom

HOBBIES: Played the piano, by ear, all her life; took music lessons for 8 years; once played the piano in Ladonia, TX for the silent movies.

RESIDENCES: She resided, 2204 Monroe Street; Commerce, TX 75428

+ 4550 M i. Delbert Marcom FOWLER was born on 14 Sep 1924 in Ladonia, Fannin Co., TX.

4551 F ii. Juanita Louise FOWLER was born on 4 Sep 1926 in Ladonia, Fannin Co., TX.

4552 F iii. Martha Nell FOWLER was born on 22 Aug 1929 in Ladonia, Fannin Co., TX.

4553 F iv. Bobbie Rae FOWLER was born on 10 Aug 1932 in Ladonia, Fannin Co., TX and died on 18 Sep 1973 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX at age 41.

4554 F v. Oma Jean FOWLER was born on 9 Sep 1939 in Ladonia, Fannin Co., TX.

2646. William Edward CONGER was born on 9 Jun 1917 in Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., TX, died on 6 Oct 1971 in Mc Kinney, Collin Co., TX at age 54, and was buried in Oct 1971 in Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., TX.

General Notes:
William Edward Conger

DIVORCE: The marriage of William Edward Conger and Jackie Pearl Wolf ended in divorce.

AKA: Probably called, Edward.

William married Jackie Pearl WOLF, daughter of Clyde WOLF and Unknown,. Jackie was born on 2 Feb 1925 in Anna, Collin Co., TX.

+ 4555 M i. Billy Luther CONGER was born on 11 May 1941 in Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., TX.

General Notes:
Anna Lee Atkins

SPOUSE: Anna Lee Atkins was the 2nd spouse of William Edward Conger.

Vernon married Wanda Louise BATTAGLEAR, daughter of John Frank BATTAGLEAR and Lizzie Lou Irene CREASON, on 3 May 1944 in Independence, Montgomery Co., KS. Wanda was born on 30 Sep 1925 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.

4556 F i. Betty Lou CONGER was born on 24 May 1945 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.

+ 4557 M ii. Vernon Howard CONGER was born on 11 Jan 1947 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.

4558 F iii. Carol Sue CONGER was born on 22 Jan 1948 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.

+ 4559 F iv. Nancy Ann CONGER was born on 1 Mar 1949 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.

+ 4560 M v. Clarence Eugene CONGER was born on 22 Apr 1951 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.

4561 M vi. Larry Joe CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1952 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.

General Notes:
Raymond Chester Conger

QUESTION: Who was the mother of the children of Raymond Chester Conger?

RESIDENCES: 614 E. Davy Lane; Sherman, TX 75090

4562 F i. Sandra Jewell CONGER was born on 28 Mar 1955 in Mc Kinney, Collin Co., TX.

4563 M ii. Raymond Chester CONGER was born on 29 Apr 1956 in Mc Kinney, Collin Co., TX.

Raymond next married Nelda B. OSTEN, daughter of Henry Andrew OSTEN and Ruby INEZ,. Nelda was born on 4 Oct 1924 in Savoy, Fannin Co., TX.

General Notes:
John Frank Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Johnny Frank Conger, CFA I, p. 306 & 516

OCCUPATION: Sheet metal worker

HOBBIES: Fishing, hunting

RESIDENCES: 8107 South Laura; Wichita, KS

John married Esther Darlene BLALOCK, daughter of Homer Gene BLALOCK and Mary Elizabeth MILLS, on 29 May 1953 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS. Esther was born on 23 Aug 1936 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

+ 4564 F i. Donna Kay CONGER was born on 9 Sep 1954 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.

4565 F ii. Julia Ann CONGER was born on 10 Mar 1957 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.

Julia married Daniel Rodney COLE, son of Daniel Ray COLE and Shirley Jean DE_VORE, on 25 Oct 1975 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS. Daniel was born on 17 May 1956 in Warren, Sedgwick Co., PA.

General Notes:
Daniel Rodney Cole

BIRTH-PROBLEM: CFA II, p. 282 lists the birth place as, Warren, Sedgwick, PA.
The 1995 Rand McNally Commericial Atlas doesn't list a county by that name in
PA. There is a Sedgwick Co., KS but the same atlas doesn't list a place called
Warren in that county. There is a place called, Warrren, in Warrren Co., PA.

MILITARY: Clerk in Air Force at McConnell AFB, Wichita, KS.

RESIDENCES: 6332 S. Seneca; Haysville, KS 67060.

4566 M iii. Johnny Frank CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1962 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.

General Notes:
Roger Fowler Conger

EDUCATION: Enjoyed high school basketball and baseball. Graduated in 1939 from Quitman High School, Quitman, TX.

MILITARY: Drafted in 1944 and trained at Fort Hood, TX. Shipped out of San Francisco to join the 96th Infantry Division which was preparing for the invasion of the Philippines and later Okinawa. As a foot soldier he was in the front line invasions of the Philippine Islands of Leyte, Mindanao and the Japanese island of Okinawa. He was decorated with the Bronze Medal for heroic service and received the Purple Heart for wounds he received in combat on Okinawa. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class in 1946. U.S. Army 1944-1946.

DIVORCE: The marriage of Roger Fowler Conger and Ama Lee Cade ended in divorce in 1946.

OCCUPATION: Worked in the east Texas oilfields as a roughneck. He worked for the Rowan Drilling Company on its early rigs in Wood Co., TX. He and his second wife, Martha, were constantly moving from oilfield to oilfield as the exploration expanded throughout Texas. He had much success working in the oilfields and was soon an area Superintendent. They moved 36 times before 24 Dec 1955 when they finally moved to Louisiana. Shortly after moving to Louisiana he transferred to Rowan's Offshore Louisiana Division. He was Drilling Superintendent for the Drilling Tender Carle Sharp and later Rowan Rig 24. In 1974, he retired from Rowan Drilling and went to work for Gulf Oil Company in New Orleans, LA. While working for Gulf he had the distinction of drilling a wild cat well off the coast of Florida to a depth of over four miles. In 1979 he formed his own drilling consulting company. He worked for many operators in the Tuscaloosa Trend Play of the 1980's across Central Louisiana. He drilled several wildcats that were greater than 5 miles deep.

AKA: Given the nickname, Blondie, for his blond hair, by his oil field co-workers. The name stuck and most who knew him called him by this name.

DIVORCE: The marriage of Roger Fowler Conger and Martha Jean Nabors ended in divorce in 1982 or 1983 in Louisiana.

DIVORCE: The marriage of Roger Fowler Conger and Ellen Barbin ended in divorce in 1994.

RESIDENCES: As of 1997, Baker, LA

Roger next married Martha Jean NABORS, daughter of Roger Quentin NABORS and Eunice Rose KNIGHT, on 11 May 1946 in Odessa, Ector/Midland Co., TX. Martha was born on 13 Mar 1927 in Emory, Rains Co., TX.

General Notes:
Martha Jean Nabors

SPOUSE: Martha Jean Nabors was the 2nd wife of Roger Fowler Conger.

RESIDENCES: Born and raised in Emory, TX; As of 1996, Belle Chasse, LA

EDUCATION: 1944 graduate of Emory, TX High School

OCCUPATION: Worked in the town drugstore where she met R.F. Conger.

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Devoted mother and housewife. She was an excellent cook who could prepare just about any dinner a person could want. Enjoyed her grandchildren.

+ 4569 M ii. Robert Mark CONGER was born on 25 Feb 1959 in Metairie, Jefferson Parish, LA.

4570 M iii. Steven Luke CONGER was born on 11 Aug 1961 in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, LA.

General Notes:
Steven Luke Conger

EDUCATION: 1979 graduate of Belle Chasse High School, Belle Chaasse, LA; attended LSU

OCCUPATION: Farm laborer in orange groves and tomato fields of Plaquemines Parish, LA while in high school; After graduation, oil field roughneck, roustabout, welder, pipefitter, construction worker, landscaper. After marriage he became a grain inspector with the U.S. Department of Agriculture in New Orleans.

RESIDENCES: As of 1997, Gretna, LA with his wife and stepdaughter

Steven married Dee Dee KRAMER in 1987 in Belle Chasse, Plaquemines Parish, LA.

General Notes:
Ellen Barbin

SPOUSE: Ellen Barban was the 3rd wife of Roger Fowler Conger.

General Notes:
Jefferson Davis Conger, II

RECOLLECTIONS: On 4 Aug 1982, Jeff Davis Conger wrote:
I was recently in contact with a Mrs. Clarine Tucker of Pensacola, FL. She had recently completed a ship cruise up the British Columbia coast to Alaska and on a whim, phoned me because she was interested in the name CONGER.

Here is all I know about the CONGER name, for what it is worth. As far back as I can go is my grandfather christened JEFFERSON DAVIS, named after you know who. I don't know really where he was born but he was a horse and buggy bonafide doctor in Quitman, Wood county, TX for many years. He also had a brother, Andrew Conger, also a doctor who practiced somewhere in the Eastern states.

Jeff Davis married "Jimmy Haines" whose father was evidently a colonel in the Confederate Army, and [for] who[m] the town of Hainesville, TX [was named]. There is a Conger street in Quitman and a few Congers scattered about the area. Also a few colored Congers.

My grandfather and Jimmy Haines had two children, namely my aunt Reber and my father, Eugene Martin. My father died in 1939. He left Texas and went to Montana where he worked a while on the railroad as a "boomer" brakeman. He then moved to Revelstoke, B.C. where he met and married my mother, Ethel Tetlock, and where I was born, 27 Sep 1920, and christened JEFF DAVIS. My sone is Jeff Davis III and his son is Jeff Davis IV.
(Dr. Jeff Davis was the s/o Eli Martin Conger, b. 1815 in NC, who lived in Butts Co., GA, before emigrating to Quitman, TX.)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 94 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
John Beall Conger

EDUCATION: Worked on his Doctorate at the University of Tennessee

OCCUPATION: Asst. Supt. of East Tennessee Packing Co., coordinating meats theory with practical application in the packing plant.

HOBBIES: Sports

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

John married Cheryl Ann MATTHEW, daughter of Edward George MATTHEW and Anna Lena JENSEN, on 7 Aug 1965 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Cheryl was born on 13 Dec 1943 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

General Notes:
Cheryl Ann Matthew

NAME-CONFLICT: Mathew on p. 300 of CFA I and Matthew on p. 301.

EDUCATION: Degree from the University of Tennesse in Food Analysis

OCCUPATION: Lab technician

HOBBIES: sports, sewing, cooking

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

John next married Sarah Jane JOHNSTON on 19 Aug 1978 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN. Sarah was born on 10 Jul 1952 in Lincoln Co., TN.

General Notes:
Sarah Jane Johnson

SPOUSE: Sarah Jane Johnston was the 2nd spouse of John Beall Conger.

4572 M i. John Beall CONGER was born on 26 May 1979 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.

4573 M ii. Robert Johnston CONGER was born on 20 Apr 1980 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.

4574 F iii. Sarah Lane CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1981 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.

General Notes:
William Conger Lamb

EDUCATION: Graduate of the University of Connecticut

OCCUPATION: Supervisor (management) at U.S. Steel Fairless Works

William married Cynthia Randolph STONE, daughter of George V. STONE and Dorothy ACUFF, on 30 Dec 1963 in Elkton, Cecil Co., MD. Cynthia was born on 21 Jun 1943 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA.

4575 M i. Jeffry Hancock LAMB was born on 15 Nov 1964 in Williamsburg, , CT.

4576 F ii. Kristin Parker LAMB was born on 28 Sep 1966 in Worcester, Worcester Co., MA.

4577 M iii. Steven Randolph LAMB was born on 3 Sep 1969 in Bristol, Bucks Co., PA.

Mary married Thomas Vincent GALABA, son of John Paul GALABA and Mildred CONAHAN, on 24 Jul 1970 in Darien, Fairfield Co., CT. Thomas was born on 25 Jun 1949 in Niagara Falls, Niagara Co., NY.

General Notes:
Thomas Vincent Galaba

MILITARY: Sgt. in the U.S. Air Force, stationed three years in England

OCCUPATION: Postman

4578 M i. Damien Robert GALABA was born on 20 Jan 1973 in Laken, Heath, , England.

4579 F ii. Melodia Teresa GALABA was born on 29 Oct 1978 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN.

+ 4582 M ii. David Bruce CONGER was born on 8 Aug 1929 in Trinidad, Las Animas Co., CO.

4583 M iii. Stephen Kenneth CONGER was born on 2 Jun 1939 in Trinidad, Las Animas Co., CO.

General Notes:
Steven Kenneth Conger

PARENTS: Owen Kenneth Conger and Marguerite Marie Gummeson

OCCUPATION: Technical Writer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

APPEARANCE-TRAITS:
He wrote, "I spend much of my time going to school and in the summer trying to get a vegetable garden growing. Am interested in local politics, although I am not an office holder."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 479 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: RFD 1, Box 184; Ijamsville, MD 21754.

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue. (CFA I, p. 479)

Stephen married Mary Sue CUMBUS, daughter of George Warren CUMBUS and Ruby ALEXANDER, on 21 Dec 1968 in Greenville, Greenville Co., SC. Mary was born on 28 May 1940 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.

General Notes:
Mary Sue Cumbus

OCCUPATION: Personnel Assistant

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: "Cooks, sews, and works for a living, and does very well at all three."

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

General Notes:
Ruth Lucille Whyte

EDUCATION: 2 years at Cornell in Mt. Vernon, IA

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Totally dedicated to her husband and family. Very involved in church and county groups, an extremely strong and cheerful person

EDUCATION: After her children grew up she finished college and for the next 15 years taught in Iowa and Arizona.

Ruth married Raymond Culver RICHARDSON, son of Joseph Elias RICHARDSON and Mary OLSON, on 6 Oct 1926 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA. Raymond was born on 22 Apr 1905 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA, died on 25 Oct 1984 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 79, and was buried in Oct 1984 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA, Glenwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Raymond Culver Richardson

Problem: What was this person's first name? Raynard on p. 450 of CFA II and Raymond on p. 405 of CFA II.

EDUCATION: 1 year of education at Iowa City, IA

ORGANIZATIONS: Very active in county and town organizations, Historical Society, church duties

HOBBIES: Received a pilot's license at the age of 62

OCCUPATION: Farmer, then went into real estate

HEALTH_HISTORY: He suffered many years with severe and crippling arthritis

4584 M i. Kenneth Ray RICHARDSON was born on 9 Jun 1927 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA.

General Notes:
Kenneth Ray Richardson

MILITARY: U.S.A.F. for 4 years

EDUCATION: 2 years of college, aeronautical engineering, designed and built "Bush Plane."

RESIDENCES: Lived on a remote trapline for some years

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Very religious, an expert on nutrition and health

OCCUPATION: Opened a plane repair shop in Anchorage

NO_ISSUE: No issue according to CFA II, p. 405

+ 4585 M ii. Deane Weir RICHARDSON was born on 26 Jan 1930 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA.

+ 4586 M iii. Edward Neal RICHARDSON was born on 23 Nov 1936 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA.

+ 4587 F iv. Mary Jo RICHARDSON was born on 26 Mar 1941 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA.

General Notes:
George Conger Whyte

AKA: Probably called, Conger.

OCCUPATION: County Supervisor

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Exceptional community worker, volunteer fireman

HOBBIES: Liked woodworking, was able to fix "anything"

George married Pearl Stella HOVLAND, daughter of Peter Bernhard HOVLAND and Anna Sophia VEALE, on 13 Apr 1939 in Eagle Grove, Wright Co., IA. Pearl was born on 22 May 1916 in Eagle Grove, Wright Co., IA.

General Notes:
Pearl Stella Hovland

EDUCATION: Graduated from a 2 year junior college

OCCUPATION: Retired beauty operator

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Active in church and community work, choir director

HOBBIES: singing, playing piano, does china and oil painting, involved in study clubs

NAME-CONFLICT: Havland, CFA II, p. 288

+ 4588 M i. Maureen Elizabeth WHYTE was born on 15 Jan 1941 in Fort Dodge, Webster Co., IA.

+ 4589 F ii. Margaret Ann WHYTE was born on 13 Mar 1943 in Fort Dodge, Webster Co., IA.

+ 4590 F iii. Nancy Jane WHYTE was born on 5 Feb 1944 in Fort Dodge, Webster Co., IA.

+ 4591 M iv. George Conger WHYTE Jr. was born on 15 Dec 1948 in Fort Dodge, Webster Co., IA.

Jessie married James Elmer CANADY Rev., son of Clarence Elmer CANADY and Florence Mc_CORMACK, on 6 Aug 1921 in Woodward, Woodward Co., OK. James was born on 18 Mar 1899 in Isabelle, Major, OK.

General Notes:
Rev. James Elmer Canady

OCCUPATION-CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Retired minister of the Church of the Nazarene.

4592 M i. Elmer Rhea CANADY was born on 4 Sep 1922 in Seiling, Dewey Co., OK.

4593 U ii. Thaine Arlynn CANADY was born on 2 Aug 1924 in Seiling, Dewey Co., OK and died on 4 Jul 1926 in Seiling, Dewey Co., OK at age 1.

4594 F iii. Patricia Grace CANADY was born on 21 Sep 1929 in Haviland, Kiowa Co., KS.

+ 4595 F iv. Lois Lucille CANADY was born on 30 Oct 1936 in Rexford, Thomas Co., KS.

Anna married William D. PENNINGTON on 25 Jan 1922. William was born on 23 Oct 1897 and died on 4 Mar 1940 at age 42.

4596 M i. Theodore Franklin PENNINGTON was born on 31 Oct 1925 and died on 28 Jan 1980 at age 54.

4597 M ii. William D. PENNINGTON Jr. was born on 12 Mar 1935 and died on 6 May 1980 at age 45.

General Notes:
Arthur W. Lineberry

SPOUSE: Arthur W. Lineberry was the 2nd spouse of Anna Lora Blakely.

General Notes:
Julius Arthur Monsen

SPOUSE: Julius Arthur was the 2nd spouse of Beulah May Blakely.

2719. Eulah Fay BLAKELY was born on 13 May 1908 in Bates Co., MO and died on 19 Oct 1951 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR at age 43.

Eulah married James Claud REID. James was born on 5 Jun 1907 and died on 28 Dec 1978 at age 71.

4599 F i. Shirley Jean REID was born on 5 Nov 1930 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

General Notes:
Lloyd Smith

SPOUSE: Lloyd Smith was the 2nd husband of Eulah Blakely.

2720. Nellie Marie BLAKELY was born on 3 Dec 1909 in Texoma, Sherman Co., TX and died on 14 Feb 1986 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR at age 76.

General Notes:
Viktor Lennart Ohrn

DIVORCE: The marriage of Viktor Lennart Ohrn and Nellie Marie Blakely ended in divorce.

+ 4600 M i. Richard Leon OHRN was born on 10 Aug 1931 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

Clara married John Lawrence Mc_MAHON on 12 Aug 1940 in Reno, Washoe Co., NV. John died on 26 Aug 1911.

4605 F v. Denise Maureen Mc_MAHON was born on 4 Oct 1950 and died on 29 Sep 1969 at age 18.

2725. Gertrude Rose BLAKELY was born on 19 Nov 1918 in Mountain View, Howell Co., MO and died on 31 Mar 1981 in Reno, Washoe Co., NV at age 62.

Gertrude married Jack Morgan COOK on 24 Aug 1940. Jack was born on 25 Feb 1915 and died on 19 Aug 1964 at age 49.

General Notes:
Alfred Hahn

SPOUSE: Alfred Hahn was the 2nd spouse of Gertrude Blakley.

General Notes:
Sharon Riddle

BIOGRAPHY: Sharon (Riddle) Wolverton was an artist. At the age of 12 she completed an art correspondence course. She won a major art contest and filled her school with murals. She taught at Creative Arts in Denver, CO and did private commissions.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 456 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Sharon married Donald Lee WOLVERTON. Donald was born on 2 Aug 1938 in Simla, Elbert Co., CO.

4607 M i. Sharron Wayne WOLVERTON was born on 9 Apr 1960 in Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.

4608 M ii. Shaun Lynn WOLVERTON was born on 21 Sep 1961 in Springfield, Baca, CO.

4609 F iii. Lynna Reanne WOLVERTON was born on 3 Apr 1963 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.

4610 U iv. Dana N. J. WOLVERTON was born on 25 Jan 1971 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

2732. Viola Ellen GUTHRIE was born on 9 Sep 1899 in Kaufman Co., TX and died on 29 Mar 1978 in Dallas, , TX at age 78.

Viola married Noble FLINT, son of William C. FLINT and Martha L. NUTT, on 2 Oct 1916 in Kaufman, Kaufman Co., TX. Noble was born on 12 Dec 1898 in Kaufman, Kaufman Co., TX and died in Oct 1973 in Dallas, , TX at age 74.

+ 4611 M i. Nolan Marvin FLINT was born on 11 Nov 1919 in Styx, Kaufman Co., TX.

4612 M ii. James Chastine FLINT was born on 18 Jan 1922 in Kaufman, Kaufman Co., TX.

2740. Frank James ELSTON was born on 4 Sep 1910 in Chickasha, Grady Co., OK, died on 10 Aug 1975 in Chickasha, Grady Co., OK at age 64, and was buried in Aug 1975 in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Frank married Mary Alice DUNCAN, daughter of Paul David DUNCAN and Irene LEWIS, on 29 Jun 1929 in Duncan, Comanche Co., OK. Mary was born on 15 Aug 1911 in Winkler, Navarro Co., TX.

+ 4613 F i. Fayetta Alice ELSTON was born on 19 Oct 1929 in Chickasha, Grady Co., OK.

4614 F ii. Barbara Joy ELSTON was born on 1 Jan 1933 in Chickasha, Grady Co., OK.

4615 M iii. Jerry Ray ELSTON was born on 25 Jan 1935 in Chickasha, Grady Co., OK.

4616 F iv. Dixie Gail ELSTON was born on 14 Oct 1938 in Chickasha, Grady Co., OK.

2743. James Ward NEWMAN was born on 21 Sep 1878 in Bebee, Wetzel Co., WV, died on 11 Mar 1942 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV at age 63, and was buried on 14 Mar 1942 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV, Northview Cemetery.

General Notes:
James Ward Newman

PARENTS: Benjamin Berkely Newman and Heta Elizabeth Hafer

AKA: Ward

CEMETERY:
James Ward Newman
Birth: Sep. 21, 1878, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA
Death: 1942, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Obituary:
Wetzel Democrat, Thursday, March 12, 1942, Page 1.
J. Ward Newman - Rites Saturday - Services to be held at Joe Newman Home on Doolin
James Ward Newman, of New Martinsville FFD, died at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Wetzel county Hospital after an illness of some time.

Mr. Newman was born at Bebee, September 21, 1878, a son of Berkeley and Hattie Hafer Newman. He was educated in the local schools and West Virginia University. For a number of years he taught school and later engaged in farming.

He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and was affiliated with the I. O. O. F. Lodge in New Martinsville.

Surviving are his wife [Rozena (Tharp) Newman], five sons, Joseph, of New Martinsville; Berkeley at home; Burwell, of Pittsburgh; Okey of Canton, and Everett at home; two daughters, Mrs. Burl Robinson and Mrs. Lloyd Burton, of New Martinsville RFD. And two brothers Joseph and William Newman, of New Martinsville, RFD.

Funeral services will be conducted at the home of his son, Joseph on Doolin, Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock in charge of Rev. W. H. Sliter, pastor of the Christian Church, and interment will be made in the Northview Cemetery, under the direction of the Wharton Funeral Service.

Family links:
Parents:
Benjamin Berkely Newman (1854 - 1931)
Heta (Hattie) Elizabeth Hafer Newman (1860 - 1937)

Spouse:
Rozena Tharp Newman (1881 - 1959)

Children:
Delora Elizabeth Newman Robinson (1901 - 1982)*
Roberta Mae Newman Burton (1902 - 1983)*
Joseph Marshall Newman (1904 - 1983)*
Benjamin Berkely Newman (1906 - 1973)*
Alexander Burwell Newman (1907 - 1965)*
James Okey Newman (1909 - 1988)*
William Everett Newman (1915 - 1988)*

Siblings:
James Ward Newman (1878 - 1942)
Joseph Oscar Newman (1884 - 1962)*
Sophronia Autta Newman Haudenschilt (1889 - 1931)*
*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Created by: Ken Childers, Record added: Jan 07, 2003
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 7062658)

James married Rozena THARP, daughter of John Thomas THARP and Olive R. DAILEY,. Rozena was born on 6 Aug 1881 in Wetzel Co., WV, died on 22 Jul 1959 in Sardis, Harrison Co., WV at age 77, and was buried in Jul 1959 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV, Northview Cemetery.

General Notes:
Rozena Tharp

CEMETERY:
Rozena Tharp Newman
Birth: Aug. 6, 1881, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA
Death: Jul. 22, 1959, Sardis, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA

Obituary:
Clarksburg Exponent - July 24, 1959
Rozena T. Newman
New Martinsville--Rozena Tharp Newman, 77, of Wilsonburg, Route 1, died at her home at 8:10 pm July 22, following an extended illness. She was born in Wetzel County, August 6, 1881, the daughter of J. T. and Olive Daily Tharp. Her husband, James W. Newman died in 1942.

Surviving are five sons, Joseph M. of New Martinsville, Berkley of Wilsonburg, Rt. 1, Burwell of Columbus, Ohio, James Okey of Wallace, Rt 2, and William E. of Wilsonburg; two daughters, Mrs Burl Robinson of New Martinsville and Mrs. Roberta Burton of Wilsonburg; two brothers, John Tharp of New Martinsville and Marshall Tharp of Grove City, PA; three sisters, Mrs. Alta Whiteman of Hundred, Mrs. Drue Kessler of Slippery Rock, PA and Mrs. Mary Roady of Murtle Creek, Ore; 22 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Family links:
Parents:
John Thomas Moore Tharp (1851 - 1937)
Olive R. Dailey Tharp (1862 - 1900)

Spouse:
James Ward Newman (1878 - 1942)*

Children:
Delora Elizabeth Newman Robinson (1901 - 1982)*
Roberta Mae Newman Burton (1902 - 1983)*
Joseph Marshall Newman (1904 - 1983)*
Benjamin Berkely Newman (1906 - 1973)*
Alexander Burwell Newman (1907 - 1965)*
James Okey Newman (1909 - 1988)*
William Everett Newman (1915 - 1988)*

Siblings:
Rozena Tharp Newman (1881 - 1959)
Marshall Wilson Tharp (1886 - 1962)*
Alta Florence Tharp Whiteman (1889 - 1965)*
Benjamin Franklin Tharp (1891 - 1958)*
John Alexander Tharp (1895 - 1974)*
*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Created by: Ken Childers, Record added: Jan 07, 2003
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 7062678)

4617 F i. Delora Elizabeth NEWMAN was born on 6 Mar 1901 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV, died on 16 Sep 1982 in Oklahoma at age 81, and was buried in Sep 1982 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV, Northview Cemetery.

4618 F ii. Roberta Mae NEWMAN was born on 1 Aug 1902 in Wetzel Co., WV, died on 8 Apr 1983 in Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV at age 80, and was buried in Apr 1983 in Harrison Co., WV, Floral Hills Memorial Garden.

4619 M iii. Joseph Marshall NEWMAN was born on 1 Feb 1904 in Wetzel Co., WV, died on 4 Sep 1983 in Wetzel Co., WV at age 79, and was buried in Sep 1983 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV, Greenlawn Memorial Park.

4620 M iv. Benjamin Berkely NEWMAN was born on 2 Feb 1906 in Wetzel Co., WV, died on 27 Jun 1973 in Sardis, Harrison Co., WV at age 67, and was buried in Jun 1973 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV, Northview Cemetery.

4621 M v. Alexander Burwell NEWMAN was born on 12 May 1907 in Proctor, Wetzel Co., WV, died on 30 Aug 1965 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH at age 58, and was buried in Sep 1965 in Jeannette, Westmoreland Co., PA.

4622 M vi. James Okey NEWMAN was born on 18 Jun 1909 in Bebee, Wetzel Co., WV, died on 8 Feb 1988 in Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV at age 78, and was buried in Feb 1988 in Sardis, Harrison Co., WV, Sardis Cemetery.

4623 M vii. William Everett NEWMAN was born on 15 Mar 1915 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV, died on 18 Apr 1988 in Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV at age 73, and was buried in Apr 1988 in Sardis, Harrison Co., WV, Sardis Cemetery.

2748. James Rosco GODDARD was born on 20 Jan 1885 in Bebee, Wetzel Co., WV and died about 1932 about age 47.

General Notes:
James Rosco Goddard

PARENTS: Second son of Moses and Rachel (Hafer) Goddard

OCCUPATION: Farmer; night boss at the Paden City Glass Factory

DEATH: Died from injuries received when hit by a car while crossing the street. His daughter, Rebecca Louise, was about 3 1/2 years old at the time of the accident.

+ 4624 F i. Rebecca Louise GODDARD was born on 20 Jan 1929 in Dutch Run, Wetzel Co., WV.

General Notes:
Elizabeth J. Ruckman

PARENTS: Vandever Ruckman and Susannah Hafer

AKA: Jennie Ruckman by Sullivan Yoho and others.

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1938, Mrs. W.M. Bonar of Short Creek, WV

2753. Thomas L. RUCKMAN was born on 28 Apr 1880 in Marshall Co., WV, died on 8 Mar 1942 at age 61, and was buried in Mar 1942 in Fish Creek, Marshall Co., WV, Graysville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Thomas L. Ruckman

PARENTS: Vandever Ruckman and Susannah Hafer

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1938, Glen Dale, WV

DEATH: Thomas L. Ruckman died on 8 Mar 1942 (3/224).
Problem: Finnicum and Briggs did not state where they found this record.

CEMETERY: Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin District (Route 74), Fish Creek, Graysville, Marshall Co., WV.

CEMETERY: Cemetery extraction of Graysville Cemetery, Marshall Co., WV indicates: Thomas L. Ruckman; 1880; 1920

Thomas married Ethel HOPKINS. Ethel was born in 1894, died in 1974 at age 80, and was buried in 1974 in Fish Creek, Marshall Co., WV, Graysville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ethel Hopkins

CEMETERY: Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin District (Route 74), Fish Creek, Graysville, Marshall Co., WV.

COMMENT: Not found in the SSDI

4627 M ii. Harold V. RUCKMAN was born on 19 Dec 1921, died on 12 Mar 1943 at age 21, and was buried in Mar 1943 in Fish Creek, Marshall Co., WV, Graysville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Harold V. Ruckman

Problem: Was the middle initial, "W." or "V."?

MILITARY-DEATH: Harold V. Ruckman died in WWII at the age of 21. (3/223) Problem: Finnicum and Briggs did not state where they found this record.

MILITARY: Flight Officer Air Corp, WWII, from the tombstone

CEMETERY: Cemetery extraction from Graysville Cemetery, Marshall Co., WV indicates: Harold W. Ruckman; 19 Dec 1921; 12 Mar 1943; Flight Officer Air Corp; WWII

General Notes:
John W. Ruckman

PARENTS: Vandever Ruckman and Susannah Hafer

AKA: J.W. Ruckman

RESIDENCES: West Liberty, WV

OCCUPATION: Medical doctor; leading physician and surgeon of Ohio Co., WV

BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. J.W. Ruckman, of West Liberty, [WV], is a leading physician and surgeon of Ohio County. He was born in Marshall County, West Virginia, August 10, 1886, and is a son of Van and Susan (Hafer) Ruckman.

Dr. J.W. Ruckman attended the district schools of Marshall County and in early life engaged in teaching, after completing a course at West Liberty State Normal School. He received his teacher's certificate in 1903 and taught school until 1907. In 1910 Doctor Ruckman received his degree as Doctor of Medicine from the Cincinnati Medical College and spent the following two years as an intern in Cincinnati General Hospital. He then spent a year in practice at Captavia, West Virginia, and then purchased the practice of Doctor Duffey at Rosbys Rock, Marshall County. Eight years later he removed to West Liberty, where he has a well established practice. During the World War Doctor Ruckman was the only physician in this section of the county not in the service, and he was therefore unable to enlist.

On September 15, 1921, Doctor Ruckman was united in marriage with Miss Etrulia Bernice Dixon, of West Liberty, the daughter of R.H.L. and Bernice E. (Garrison) Dixon, residents of West Liberty. Mr. and Mrs. Dixon have three children: Alva, lives at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvannia; Etrulia Bernice Ruckman; and Leola, married Paul H. Bonar, lives at Beechbottom, West Virginia. Doctor and Mrs. Ruckman have a son, John Lee, born March 28, 1925.

Politically, Doctor Ruckman is a Democrat. He is a member of the Christian Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. Doctor Ruckman is an excellent citizen of the community and a progressive man in his profession.
(Source: History of Northern West Virginia Panhandle - Ohio - Marshall - Brooke - Hancock Counties, Vol. II, p. 936-937 - Wheeling Library - furnished by Betty Cronin)

QUESTION: Was he also married to an Unknown Cully? Sullivan Yoho lists this person as spouse.

COMMENT: Not found in the SSDI

John married Etrulia Bernice DIXON, daughter of R. H. L. DIXON and Bernice E. GARRISON, on 15 Sep 1921.

General Notes:
Etrulia Bernice Dixon

RESIDENCES: Etrulia Bernice Dixon was from West Liberty, WV

Problem: Was the first name, Etrulia or Etrolia?

NAME-CONFLICT: Unknown Cully by Sullivan Yoho.

2764. Frances Faye HAFER was born on 5 Jan 1900 in West Virginia, died on 22 Mar 1967 in Wetzel Co., WV at age 67, and was buried in Mar 1967 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV, Northview Cemetery.

General Notes:
Frances Faye Hafer

PARENTS: Jefferson Beauregard Hafer and Mary Frances Powell

NAME-CONFLICT: Fay in the 1900 census of Wetzel Co., WV; Frances Faye Hafer according to Betty Cronin.

DEATH: Apr 1967
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Woods, Faye
Social Security #: 233-40-3430
Issued in: West Virginia
Birth date: Jan 5, 1900
Death date: Apr 1967
Residence code: West Virginia
ZIP Code of last known residence: 26155
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
New Martinsville, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Feb 25, 2002, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.149136.105]

CEMETERY:
Frances Faye Hafer Woods
Birth: Jan. 5, 1900
Death: Mar. 22, 1967

Spouse-Parents:
Frances Faye Hafer Woods was the wife of Jesse Bryan Woods and the daughter of Jefferson Bueregard and Mary Frances Powell Hafer.

Family links:
Parents:
Jefferson Bueregard Hafer (1861 - 1943)

Burial:
Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Created by: Ken Childers, Record added: Apr 21, 2009
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 36159436)

Frances married Jesse Bryan WOODS, son of George Sanford WOODS and Lyvilla "Alice" BUTLER, on 4 Nov 1920 in Wetzel Co., WV. Jesse was born on 29 Aug 1896, died on 30 Dec 1968 at age 72, and was buried in Dec 1968 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV, Northview Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jesse Bryan Woods

NAME: Jesse Bryan Woods according to Betty Cronin

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1947, Akron, OH

DEATH-CONFLICT: 30 Dec 1969 or as listed in the SSDI, Dec 1968, or FindAGrave, 30 Dec 1968?

SSN:
Individual: Woods, Jesse
Social Security #: 235-16-4524
Issued in: West Virginia
Birth date: Aug 29, 1896
Death date: Dec 1968
Residence code: Illinois
ZIP Code of last known residence: 61068
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Rochelle, Illinois
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Feb 26, 2002, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.149174.140]

CEMETERY:
Jesse B. Woods
Birth: Aug. 29, 1896
Death: Dec. 30, 1968

Burial:
Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Created by: kellybean
Record added: Jul 09, 2014
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 132539975)

4629 M i. Hazel WOODS was born on 19 Jan 1922 and died on 6 Feb 1996 in Wetzel Co., WV at age 74.

General Notes:
Hazel Woods

NEVER_MARRIED: Never married.

OCCUPATION: Worked at the bank across the street from the courthouse.

SSN:
Individual: Woods, Hazel
Social Security #: 235-22-0480
Issued in: West Virginia
Birth date: Jan 19, 1922
Death date: Feb 6, 1996
ZIP Code of last known residence: 26155
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
New Martinsville, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Feb 26, 2002, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.149155.134]

General Notes:
Robert Woods

RESIDENCES: As of Feb 2002 still living in the Wetzel Co., WV area.

2771. Louis Raymond PHILLIPS was born on 29 Nov 1891 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 2 Aug 1946 in Lewiston, Fulton Co., IL at age 54, and was buried in Aug 1946 in Easton, Mason Co., IL, Easton Cemetery.

General Notes:
Louis Raymond Phillips

BIOGRAPHY: Louis Raymond Phillips
Originally from Iowa, was a cowboy in Montana (during which time he became acquainted with the cowboy artist Charles Marion Russell). Later in life homesteaded in Musselshell County, Montana. At one point he worked in the copper mines in Montana, I believe around Butte but am not certain. He was injured in a mining accident during the Great Depression and was unable to work after that. He died of a coronary occlusion. Was known as Ray. My second cousin twice removed Charles Hulette Friedrich told me, "Your grandfather Ray had one blue eye and one brown eye."
(Written by Allan P. Mustard)

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: coronary occlusion

Louis married Mabel Blanche PERKINS, daughter of James Dunbar PERKINS and Barbara FRIEDRICH, on 5 Oct 1920 in Easton, Mason Co., IL. Mabel was born on 2 Jan 1891 in Kilbourne Twp., Mason Co., IL, died on 26 Jan 1947 in Pekin, Tazewell/Peoria Co., IL at age 56, and was buried in Jan 1947 in Easton, Mason Co., IL, Easton Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mabel Blanche Perkins

OCCUPATION: School teacher

RESIDENCES: Montana; Illinois

BIOGRAPHY: Mabel Blanche Perkins
Mabel Perkins was Ray Phillips's wife. She was originally from Illinois, the daughter of James Dunbar Perkins, who published a newspaper in Easton, Illinois (we still have his printing press), and Barbara Friedrich, who immigrated in her early childhood from Unterleinleiter, Oberfranken, Kingdom of Bavaria in the 1860's.

Blanche, as she was known, was a schoolteacher by training. She and her mother homesteaded in Musselshell County, Montana. At one point they were so homesick to see trees they rode all day to get to the nearest tree, which it turned out had a dozen dead Indians "buried" in its branches (so the wolves wouldn't eat the corpses.) They overnighted and rode back home the next day having seen the tree.

After Ray was injured in the mining accident, she went to work as a school teacher at the Crow Reservation in Montana, where my mother was the only white pupil. By all accounts Blanche was very smart. She worked integral calculus problems at night out of boredom, by lamplight, as a means of entertainment.

In later years she and her family moved back to Illinois. She and Ray are buried in Easton, Illinois. She died of cancer.
(Written by Allan P. Mustard)

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: Illinois Hospital, Pekin, IL of cancer

+ 4631 F i. Barbara Patricia PHILLIPS was born on 13 Jan 1924 in Roundup, Musselshell Co., MT, died on 15 Apr 1991 in Brady, Grays Harbor Co., WA at age 67, and was buried in Apr 1991 in Satsop, Grays Harbor Co., WA, Satsop Cemetery.

2772. Frederick Pearl CONGER was born on 5 Feb 1886 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 2 Mar 1961 in Wagner, Nix Co., SD at age 75.

General Notes:
Frederick Pearl Conger

Birth: Batch #: 453883, Source Call #:
5 Feb 1886, Frederick Pearl Conger, Cincinnati, Appanoose, Iowa

Frederick married Daisy Belle COLE, daughter of Alfred T. COLE and Josie Alice MILLER, on 16 Oct 1912 in Wagner, Nix Co., SD. Daisy was born on 1 Sep 1891 in Marathon, Buena Vista Co., IA.

4632 M i. Dale Cole CONGER was born on 7 May 1914 in Wagner, Nix Co., SD and died in Sep 1970 at age 56.

General Notes:
Dale Cole Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Dale
Social Security #: 504-01-4686
SS# issued in: South Dakota
Birth date: May 7, 1914
Death date: Sep 1970
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 1, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48091.82]

+ 4633 M ii. Donald Fred CONGER was born on 31 Aug 1916 in Wagner, Nix Co., SD, died on 26 Jul 1945 in Houdon, France at age 28, and was buried after Jul 1945 in Wagner, Nix Co., SD.

4634 F iii. Wilma May CONGER was born on 13 Jun 1919 in Wagner, Nix Co., SD.

General Notes:
Mabel Louise Conger

HOBBIES: Mabel enjoyed art work and making feather hats.

Mabel married Frank Robert GLICK, son of Daniel GLICK and Martha HENAMEN, on 8 Apr 1908 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA. Frank was born on 29 Oct 1879 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 19 Mar 1944 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL at age 64, and was buried in Mar 1944 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Frank Robert Glick

BIOGRAPHY: Frank Glick broke his back at the age of 26, in the first year of their marriage, in a mine accident at Lafayette, CO. He spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair. He was a county recorder. His hobbies were reading and making flowers.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 740 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 4635 M i. Frank Doyle GLICK was born on 4 Jan 1909 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

Edith married Delmar Otis JOHNSON, son of Charles JOHNSON and Ellen UNKNOWN, on 12 Apr 1915 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Delmar was born on 8 Aug 1887 in Coatsville, Schuyler Co., MO.

4636 M i. Bruce Conger JOHNSON was born on 9 May 1918 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

4637 F ii. Betty Jane JOHNSON was born on 9 May 1918 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

4638 M iii. Bernard Hallick JOHNSON was born on 4 Feb 1921 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Unknown Jackson

SPOUSE: According to CFA II, apparently Mary Edith Conger married a 2nd time to a Mr. Jackson.

2783. Marian Sparks PALMER was born on 7 Dec 1851 in Indiana, died on 7 May 1932 at age 80, and was buried in May 1932 in Anderson, Shasta Co., CA, Anderson Cemetery. User ID: 3L1D-NJ.

Marian married Ella Elizabeth FISHER {3L1D-PP}. Ella was born in 1855 in Kentucky.

4639 M i. Ottis Thurman PALMER was born on 4 Jul 1873 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA. User ID: 3L1D-K1.

Ottis married Nellie Ortensia FULLER {3L1D-L6}. Nellie was born on 11 Dec 1881 in Oneida, Knox Co., IL.

2784. Mary Eliza SUTFIN was born on 10 Nov 1856 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA and died on 29 Apr 1941 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO at age 84.

General Notes:
Mary Eliza Sutfin

BIRTH: near Eddyville, IA

RECOLLECTIONS: Of Mary Eliza Sutfin Koogler as recorded for her granddaughter,
Marietta Jane Burtch Caywood, in Kansas City, MO, in 1936 When father went to war in 1861 I was expected to help work on the farm. I gathered eggs and milked as soon as I could do that. Father was in the war for three years. When he returned I was eight years old. That was the age I started school. We went to the Barber School in Iowa. It was at the corner of the 'Barber Place,' and owned by Aunt Sabina (Conger) Barber. It was a 2 1/2 mile hike to school. We went when the days were so that we could. We started at daylight. We went through the fields to school. I was scared to death of the horses and cattle, and the woods made us afraid.

At school there were 19 kids. My parents were so strict. A good many fellows from Sunday School, and some from school, wanted to come see me, but my father forbade it. A Mr. Stinson, a nice young man who was an officer in the Red Cross, was allowed to walk by my side from the meeting to my home, if father and mother walked behind. I went to a church social once with Mr. Stinson, but we had to be home by 9:00 o'clock.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Mary married John Hampden KOOGLER on 6 Apr 1876 in Las Vegas, San Miguel Co., NM. John died on 5 Mar 1918 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.

General Notes:
John Hampden Koogler

OCCUPATION: newspaper man

RECOLLECTIONS: Of Mary Eliza Sutfin Koogler as recorded for her granddaughter, Marietta Jane Burtch Caywood, in Kansas City, MO, in 1936
At first [in Las Vegas, NM] we lived right over the newspaper office. I saw Mr. Koogler often. We started going to church together, and then he went everywhere with me. We were married in April in the old Presbyterian Mission. We had a big wedding supper at home. We took all the furniture out to make room for all the tables. Then we all went to the Exchange Hotel and danced until morning.

We were invited to all the Mexican dances because of my husband being a newspaper man. We went to the old Romero home to parties. They would give a freshly dressed kid as a present of esteem to the "American Newspaper Man."

The mail coaches came from Santa Fe right down Pacific Street at four in the morning. You could hear them yelling three or four blocks away -- then come rattling past our windows, change horses, and start off again. The Eastern mail came in the daytime.

My husband and father had their efforts rewarded when the Santa Fe Railroad chose Las Vegas for their route to the West. They were in the ceremony for this event and my father had a coach which met the trains. The hotel bus, with four horses, turned over one day on the steep activity on the way back from Hot Springs. My husband got hurt pretty bad protecting our daughter Nell, who was sitting on his lap.

When "Billy the Kid" was killed, they brought him right past our house, thrown in the back of a cart. No respect was given to the corpse at all. My husband often aroused the ire of outlaws and others of that caliber because of his newspaper editorials or his activities as a lawyer, but he never wore a gun as did most of the men.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

COMMENT:
In 1883, John Hampden Koogler sold the "Gazette" and opened a law office in Muskogee, Indian Territory, Oklahoma. After the death of his partners he returned to Kansas City and attended the Homeopathic College of Medicine and graduated in 1902. He practiced medicine in Kansas City until his death, 5 March 1918. Mary's parents, John and Jane Sutfin, joined them in Kansas City where they spent the rest of their lives.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
Lillian Ethel Crowell

OCCUPATION: piano and organ teacher

DEATH: cancer

General Notes:
Jean Davis

SEX-PARENTS: Jean Davis was the son of William and Lillian Davis.

Eugene married Anna RYBOLT. Anna was born on 19 Apr 1877 and died on 22 Sep 1961 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA at age 84.

4643 F ii. Mabel Ciretta CROWELL was born on 30 Jul 1901 and died on 4 Mar 1968 at age 66.

General Notes:
Leonard Halstead Crowell

DIVORCE: The marriage of Leonard and Mary Crowell ended in divorce.

OCCUPATION: mail carrier, pianist, banjo player. He played for silent movies and composed many songs. At the age of 84 he was still playing the banjo for various activities.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol I, p. 722 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: About 1962 he and his 3rd wife, Edith, left Los Angeles and moved to the desert near Lancaster, CA. They had a 2 1/2 acre ranch with 2 calves, 17 laying hens and baby chicks. They were both in their 87th year and remained there until Leonard's death at age 91.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 722 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

SSN:
Individual: Crowell, Leonard
Social Security #: 568-24-9969
Issued in: California
Birth date: Dec 3, 1875
Death date: Jul 1966
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 93534
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Lancaster, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 15, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.60127.133]

General Notes:
Mary Durbin

SPOUSE: After her divorce from Leonard Crowell, Mary remarried. Her husband, Mr. Pashby adopted her son by the first marriage, Fawn Durbin Crowell.

4644 M i. Fawn Durbin CROWELL was born on 30 Apr 1903 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

General Notes:
Fawn Durbin Crowell

ADOPTION: Fawn Durbin Crowell was adopted by his mother's second husband, Mr. Pashby.

General Notes:
Maggie Zimmerman

SPOUSE: Maggie Zimmerman as the 2nd wife of Leonard Halstead Crowell.

4645 M i. Byron Mansfield CROWELL was born on 4 Oct 1911 in Hiteman, Monroe Co., IA.

4646 F ii. Myrtle Virginia CROWELL was born on 30 May 1915 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA.

General Notes:
Edith Kaehler

SPOUSE: Edith Kaehler was the 3rd wife of Leonard Halstead Crowell.

Rex married Jessie SCOTT, daughter of William Hullman SCOTT and Louisa HILLIARD, on 10 Aug 1904 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA. Jessie was born on 29 Feb 1884 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA and died on 20 Feb 1961 in East Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL at age 76.

4647 M i. Wilbur Edwin CROWELL was born on 11 Sep 1905 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA and died in Feb 1975 at age 69.

General Notes:
Wilbur Edwin Crowell

SSN:
Individual: Crowell, Wilbur
Social Security #: 485-05-7284
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Sep 11, 1905
Death date: Feb 1975
Residence code: Iowa
ZIP Code of last known residence: 50314
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Des Moines, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 15, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.60136.122]

4648 F ii. Helen L. CROWELL was born on 4 Mar 1907 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA.

4649 F iii. Irma K. CROWELL was born on 25 Mar 1908 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA.

4650 M iv. Victor L. CROWELL was born on 12 Sep 1912 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA and died on 8 Dec 1927 at age 15.

4651 F v. Anna Jane CROWELL was born on 25 Aug 1916 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA.

4652 M vi. Roger Eugene CROWELL was born on 15 Jan 1923 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA.

4653 M vii. Jack C. CROWELL was born on 21 Dec 1923 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA.

Cecil married Ester Mae BEALE, daughter of John R. BEALE and Anna BELL, on 14 Nov 1927. Ester was born on 1 Feb 1902 in Madison, Madison Co., IL.

General Notes:
Ester Mae Beale

Problem: Was her first name, Ester or Esther. Maxine Crowell Leonard lists both spellings on the same page.

4654 F i. Shirley Jean CROWELL was born on 3 Mar 1925 in Granite City, Madison Co., IL.

General Notes:
Shirley Jean Crowell

ADOPTION: Shirley Jean Crowell was adopted.

2795. Gladys CROWELL was born on 7 Apr 1890 and died on 28 Mar 1940 at age 49.

Wallace married Esther Lee MUNGOVAN, daughter of James MUNGOVAN and Hannah UNKNOWN, on 20 Jul 1919. Esther was born on 21 Dec 1892 in Oxford, Johnson Co., IA.

4656 F i. Gwendolyn CROWELL was born on 13 Apr 1920 in Newton, Jasper Co., IA.

General Notes:
John Russell Crowell

AKA: Called, Russell Crowell (CFA I, p. 721)

BIOGRAPHY:
Russell Crowell was a painter. He lived in Ottumwa, Iowa. He kept the family records for many years, thereby making it possible for his work to be compiled and extended. He was a big man, with a hearty laugh. He organized the CROWELL-CONGER Family Reunions for many years at Ottumwa. He was so jolly as he handed out "pop" iced in tubs to the children, which was a rare treat in the late 1920's.

He had his own paint store, which was later taken over by his son Raymond, who later branched off into interior decorating.

As a result of strokes, Russell became bedfast and lay helpless for ten years before his death. The only word he could say was, "no." He sobbed with joy when a copy of the Crowell book was presented to him in 1962. His face lighted up with recognition at each name and picture.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 721 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

SSN:
Individual: Crowell, John
Social Security #: 483-01-1708
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Sep 8, 1884
Death date: Jul 1968
Residence code: Iowa
ZIP Code of last known residence: 52501
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Ottumwa, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 15, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.60125.166]

+ 4657 M i. Howard Raymond CROWELL was born on 30 May 1917 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA and died in May 1984 at age 67.

2799. Joyce Homer CROWELL was born on 8 Dec 1889 and died on 18 Aug 1951 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA at age 61.

General Notes:
Joyce Homer Crowell

BIOGRAPHY:
Joyce Crowell was a professor of chemistry at Iowa City, Iowa until World War I when the government called him to help perfect dyes. Afterwards he was called to extract oil from coal. He was a fine pianist and spoke several languages. He died at Pittsburgh, PA.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 721 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

2800. George Malcom CROWELL was born about 27 Jun 1883 in Las Vegas, San Miguel Co., NM and died on 20 Oct 1969 about age 86. User ID: 7F17-3P.

General Notes:
George Malcom Crowell

OCCUPATION: farmer

Problem: Was he born 27 Jun 1883 or 10 Jun 1883? The Ancestral File lists, 10 Jun 1883 in Las Vegas, Sn Mgl, NM

Problem: Was the date of marriage, 1 Feb 1904 or 1 Feb 1905? The Ancestral File lists, 1 Feb 1904.

George married Grace Senith RICHARDSON {F15L-V0}, daughter of Dan RICHARDSON and Martha UNKNOWN, about 1 Feb 1905 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA. Grace was born on 28 Sep 1887 and died on 20 Oct 1968 in Sterling, Logan Co., CO at age 81.

4660 F i. Mildred Mae CROWELL was born on 3 Jul 1906 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA.

4661 M ii. Harry William CROWELL was born on 4 Feb 1906 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA.

4662 M iii. Carl La_Verne CROWELL was born on 26 Jul 1913 in Willard, Logan Co., CO.

4663 M iv. Willis Fay CROWELL was born on 17 Nov 1915 in Willard, Logan Co., CO and died on 15 Apr 1994 at age 78.

General Notes:
Willis Fay Crowell

SSN:
Individual: Crowell, Willis
Social Security #: 523-38-6004
Issued in: Colorado
Birth date: Nov 17, 1915
Death date: Apr 15, 1994
ZIP Code of last known residence: 80741
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Merino, Colorado
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 15, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.60137.74]

4664 F v. Ardythe Marie CROWELL was born on 17 Oct 1917 in Bussey, Marion Co., IA.

2801. Henry Norton CROWELL was born on 5 Feb 1885 in Las Vegas, San Miguel Co., NM, died on 17 Aug 1979 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 94, and was buried on 20 Aug 1979 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Sunset Memorial. User ID: 51DJ-QG.

General Notes:
Henry Norton Crowell

PARENTS: Wilber Fisk Crowell and Margaret Bowler

OCCUPATION: carpenter, autobody maker

BIOGRAPHY:
Henry Norton Crowell, like his father, was even-tempered. He was honest, kind and trusting. He was always a hard worker and ready to lend anyone a helping hand. Because of his trust in others, he lost a farm in Colorado and an auto-building business in Des Moines, Iowa. His salesman's embezzling wiped out his business, but rather than take bankruptcy, he personally paid off each debt several years later.

He worked for the WPA for awhile. Later he worked for the Railway Express Agency as a carpenter until his retirement.

He returned to Iowa from Colorado in 1914 and never went back.

Henry met Violet Wright when he attended a "red hog" sale. She was working for the people sponsoring the sale. They were married in Ottumwa, Iowa. After their first child was born they moved to Des Moines. They bought an acre of land and spent many years building on and remodeling the house in which they lived for 48 years.

They moved to the Valley View Retirement Home in Des Moines, [IA] in 1965.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 723 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY: According to the Ancestral File he was buried on 20 Aug 1979 at the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA

BIOGRAPHY: Henry Norton Crowell (1885 - 1979)
He wasn't a scientist...professional man...politician...businessman. He was a carpenter--and I say that with much pride. He was my father.

Hiram Crowell, 1809, a cooper, died in 1853 at Dearborn Co., IN, leaving his widow, Mary Conger, 1814, with eight children -- five months pregnant.

About a year later Mary's parents, David S. Conger, 1787 and Rebecca Sharp, emigrated to Monroe Co., IA, with daughters, Rhoda (Hunter), Rachel (Peas, Brewington), Jane (Holsclaw), Sabina (Barber) and deaf mute son, Elias M. and wife, Mary Jane, and families. A year later Mary joined them, escorted by her brother, Edward, unmarried at the time.

Mary homesteaded in Monroe Co., IA and raised her children to maturity. Her son-in-law, John Sutfin, came home from the Civil War in such poor health that he and his wife, Jane, and family left for the west finally settling in Las Vegas, NM in 1875. John Sutfin was a dentist, and he built the Grandview Hotel, the first four story building in town.

Mary's children were all grown and settled on her land in Iowa, so she and her unmarried son, Wilbur [Crowell], went to Las Vegas to live with the Sutfins (in the 1880 census).

Wilbur worked on the railroad and at the hotel for his sister, and there met Maggie Bowler of near Winfield, KS, whose father, Thomas, had helped build the railroad through Missouri during the war.

Wilbur and Maggie [Crowell] were married in Las Vegas where their family began with sons George and Henry. Meanwhile, Mary [Conger] had gone back to Iowa where she died in [May] 1884. In due time, Wilbur took his family to Iowa where he lived on the 40 acres inherited from his mother.

Henry [Norton Crowell] went through the 8th grade in school but had to quit to help on the farm. His parents died when he was 17 [in 1902], but he and his brother George managed to look after their two younger brothers, Clarence and Guy, when they both homesteaded near Willard, Colorado.

Henry went back to Iowa to marry Violette Wright in 1914. Their son, Floyd, was born a year later at Ottumwa, [IA], and Maxine came along after the family moved to Des Moines in 1919.

Henry worked on many buildings there including the dam, and later went to work for Kratzer Carriage Company. After this company folded, Dad went into the body-building business for himself in the early thirties. His salesman absconded with many of the down payments on jobs and he lost his business. He was advised to file for bankruptcy, but he refused.

Unable to find work, he still found dignity on WPA until he became house carpenter for the Railway Express [where he worked] until his retirement. During this time he paid all his business debts. Funny thing that I never knew we were poor.

I shall always remember how kind and honest he was. He spanked me once, at my mother's insistence, because I had stayed to see a movie through three times.

During the 15 years he lived in the retirement home he always joked with other residents, and for several years he would shave some of the men in the care center. I never heard him swear or speak unkindly about anyone.

He was devoted to my mother, who had three spinal fusions and later became an arthritic invalid. She never complained. She did much of her housework in a wheelchair until the folks gave up their home. Mother died in 1972.

In his late seventies, Dad suffered a severe stroke but overcame it, learning to walk and talk again. One hip simply wore out and he used a cane until the age of 92 when he resorted to pushing a wheelchair to steady himself in going to the dining room. He died [on] August 17th [1979 in Des Moines, IA].
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. V, No. 4, Dec 1979 - written by daughter, Helen Maxine (Crowell) Leonard)

Henry married Violette WRIGHT {51DJ-RM}, daughter of Matthew WRIGHT and Louisa PEARCE, on 26 Aug 1914 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA. Violette was born on 3 Dec 1892 in Rotherham, , Yorkshire, England and died on 29 Feb 1972 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 79.

General Notes:
Violette Wright

Problem: Was her first name, Violette or Violet? Maxine Crowell Leonard uses both spellings on the same page of CFA I. Violet on p. 705 of CFA II.

BIOGRAPHY:
Violette had poor health all her married life, although she never complained about it. She had abdominal surgery after Maxine's birth and a goiter was removed. She had three spinal fusions, where bone was taken from her leg and grafted into her spine. Just as she was getting around pretty well she became a victim of arthritis and had to use a wheel chair in 1950. Despite this she did her own housework except for the laundry and running the sweeper. She died 29 Feb 1972.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

4665 M i. Floyd David CROWELL was born on 19 Jun 1915 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA. User ID: 7F16-WP.

General Notes:
Floyd David Crowell

DIVORCE: Floyd and Cecelia Crowell were divorced.

+ 4666 F ii. Helen Maxine CROWELL was born on 5 Apr 1919 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, died on 2 Oct 2005 in Waverly, Bremer Co., IA at age 86, and was buried on 6 Oct 2005 in Janesville, Bremer Co., IA, Oakland Cemetery.

2803. Clarence Lemley CROWELL was born on 31 Jan 1893 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA and died on 29 Oct 1986 in Weed, Siskiyou Co., CA at age 93. User ID: 7F17-52.

General Notes:
Clarence Lemley Crowell

Problem: Was the middle name, Lemly or Lemley? The Ancestral File lists, Lemley.

RESIDENCES: 644 W. Lennox; Yreka, CA 96097

BIOGRAPHY:
Clarence and Alice Crowell settled on a farm near Sterling, [CO], but the land was so poor they couldn't make a living. They left there with three small children and about $25.00 cash, and went to California where Clarence went to work for the water company.

Clarence never knew what his middle initial, "L." was for until he visited his brother Henry in 1958 and was told his middle name was "Lemly." This was the first reunion of the two brothers since Henry left Colorado in 1914 -- a period of 44 years. Clarence was 9 and Guy was 6 when their parents died. They were left in the custody of their aunt, Mary Rebecca Neill. Their oldest brother, Geroge, petitioned for their guardianship in 1909 when he married and homesteaded in Colorado. Henry went with them at the same time and purchased a homestead, but returned to Iowa in 1914 to get married and never went back.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 724 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Clarence married Alice Marie THOMPSON {F15L-W5}, daughter of Jacob Thomas THOMPSON and Sarah Agnes O'HARA, on 29 Jan 1916 in Sterling, Logan Co., CO. Alice was born on 22 Feb 1897 in Danforth, Iroquois Co., IL.

4667 F i. Edythe Marie CROWELL was born on 20 Nov 1916 in Sterling, Logan Co., CO.

4668 M ii. Robert Clarence CROWELL was born on 25 Jul 1919 in Sterling, Logan Co., CO and died in Dec 1986 at age 67.

General Notes:
Robert Clarence Crowell

SSN:
Individual: Crowell, Robert
Social Security #: 561-09-1179
Issued in: California
Birth date: Jul 25, 1919
Death date: Dec 1986
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 96064
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Montague, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 15, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.60133.119]

4669 F iii. Mina Mae CROWELL was born on 23 Jan 1922 in Sterling, Logan Co., CO.

4670 M iv. James William CROWELL was born on 23 Jan 1930 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

4671 M v. George Arthur CROWELL was born on 8 Jan 1934 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Clarence next married Zelda Mae SMITH {F15L-XB} on 24 Dec 1977. Zelda was born about 1893.

General Notes:
Zelda Mae Smith

AKA: Zelda Mae Smith Dezoza was probably first married to Mr. Dezoza.

ERROR: The Ancestral File lists her surname as, Dezoza rather than Smith.

SPOUSE: Zelda Mae Smith was the 2nd wife of Clarence L. Crowell.

Helen married Charles Moses BLACK on 2 Jun 1908. Charles was born on 7 Oct 1867 in Taylor Springs, , VA and died on 2 Nov 1949 in Burlington, Des Moines Co., IA at age 82.

General Notes:
Charles Moses Black

COMMENT: Charles Moses Black was married previous to his marriage to Helen Beatrice Crowell. He had children: Virginia, Benjamin and Mabel. Benjamin had a son, Wilfred Gerald Black.

NO_ISSUE: Charles and Beatrice Black had no issue.

General Notes:
Gary Wayne Hickox

ADOPTION: Wilfred Gerald Black was adopted at age 3 1/2 months by his grandfather, Charles Moses Black, and his 2nd wife, Helen Beatrice Crowell. The father of Wilfred was the only son of Charles Moses Black, Benjamin Black.

Ernest married Jessie B. HENDRIX on 18 Jan 1913. Jessie was born on 28 Aug 1891 in Lovilia, Monroe Co., IA.

General Notes:
Edna Pauline Crowell

NEVER_MARRIED: Edna Pauline Crowell had never married as of 1970.

General Notes:
Hollis Lano Crowell

NAME-CONFLICE: Hollis Regina Crowell, CFA II, p. 373

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Hollis Lano Crowell? If so, there is a
conflict on the year of birth.
Individual: Crowell, Hollis
Social Security #: 485-03-3765
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Sep 19, 1889
Death date: Feb 1966
Residence code: Iowa
ZIP Code of last known residence: 52577
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Oskaloosa, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 15, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.60123.164]

Hollis married Kate WEBB, daughter of Ed WEBB and Ida UNKNOWN, on 28 May 1917. Kate was born on 28 Feb 1897 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA and died in May 1984 at age 87.

General Notes:
Kate Webb

SSN:
Individual: Crowell, Kate
Social Security #: 485-10-2495
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Feb 28, 1897
Death date: May 1984
Residence code: Iowa
ZIP Code of last known residence: 51632
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Clarinda, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 15, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.60126.161]

+ 4674 F i. Wilda Regina CROWELL was born on 3 Jan 1920 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA.

2813. Howard Dale CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1887 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan Co., WI and died on 2 Sep 1970 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI at age 83.

General Notes:
Howard Dale Conger

OCCUPATION: manufacturer's representative, still working at age, 82
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 37a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: His daughter, Elizabeth Jean Conger, wrote of him: "At age 82 Howard Dale Conger is still very alert -- carries on his business and amazes everyone."
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

RESIDENCES: 1435 Martha Washington Dr.; Milwaukee, WI

SS Death Index: Howard Conger; b. 6 Apr 1887; issued: WI; d. Sep 1970;
last place of residence: Milwaukee, WI; zipcode: 53213; SSN: 393-03-1938

Howard married Lucille Marguerite LUEHR, daughter of William Henry LUEHR and Clara HACHEZ, on 12 Sep 1912 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan Co., WI. Lucille was born on 24 Oct 1891 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI, died on 14 Jun 1967 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI at age 75, and was buried in Jun 1967 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH.

General Notes:
Lucille Marguerite Luehr

OCCUPATION: kindergarten teacher

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

4675 M i. Robert William CONGER was born on 21 Oct 1915 in New Holstein, Calumet Co., WI.

General Notes:
Robert William Conger

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Robert William Conger? If so, there is a
conflict on the year of birth.
Individual: Conger, Robert
Social Security #: 393-05-3575
Issued in: Wisconsin
Birth date: Oct 21, 1914
Death date: Oct 1977
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 63108
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Saint Louis, Missouri
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.61]

4676 M ii. Elizabeth Jean CONGER was born on 1 Feb 1921 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE.

2815. Winifred Luella CONGER was born on 28 Apr 1897 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan Co., WI, died on 1 Mar 1973 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH at age 75, and was buried in Mar 1973 in Elm Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Winifred Luella Conger

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Organist for 31 years at the St. Paul's United Church of Christ

OCCUPATION: Accountant for the church

Winifred married Albert Daniel BUBP, son of Daniel BUBP and Louisa PRUETER, in 1918. Albert was born on 27 Jan 1893 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH and died on 11 Oct 1955 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH at age 62.

General Notes:
Albert Daniel Bubp

AKA: Albert Daniel Bubys, which must have been in error; Albert Daniel Bubp, CFA II, p. 268.

OCCUPATION: Had a laundry

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Sunday School Superintendent

HOBBIES: hunting, fishing

General Notes:
Albert Daniel Bubp

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1998 he might be the Albert D. Bubp living at: 2429 Balsam Drive; Springfield, OH 45503-2203

+ 4678 M ii. Bruce C. BUBP Sr. was born on 8 Feb 1933 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH.

2824. Francis Raymond BREWINGTON was born on 3 Apr 1890 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE and died on 11 Aug 1923 in Nampa, Canyon Co., ID at age 33.

2836. James Lloyd CONGER was born on 15 Oct 1871 in Salem, Jewell Co., KS, died on 29 May 1940 in Natoma, Osborne Co., KS at age 68, and was buried in May 1940 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

General Notes:
James Lloyd Conger

PARENTS: Isaac Conger and Emma Jane Thompson

Birth: Batch #: 1760781, Source Call #:
15 Oct 1871, James Lloyd Conger, Burr Oak, Jewell, Kansas

Birth: Batch #: 1761038, Source Call #:
Abt. 1880, James Lloyd Conger, of Springhill, Johnson, Kansas

Problem: Was he born at: Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS, Cordell, Rooks Co., KS or Salem, Jewel Co., KS? The IGI lists, Burr Oak, Jewel Co., KS

BIOGRAPHY:
James Lloyd Conger was born in a dugout on the homestead in Jewell County, near Burr Oak, Kansas on October 15, 1871. He moved with his parents to Rooks County in 1878, where he grew up at the family home. He was a teacher as a young man, and later a rancher-farmer on his own ranch which joined his parent's ranch on the east.

He was married on August 3, 1898 to Serena Bromley at Plainville, Kansas. Two sons were born to this couple: Ralph Lloyd and Halbert Mark.

Jim, as he was known, was active in community affairs, and as an advisor in business. He was well liked and a friend to many.

After living about forty years at his home, he died there May 29, 1940, the third son of Isaac and Emma to pass away.
(Source: "Lest We Forget" published by the Rooks County Historical Society, Stockton, KS, printed by the Osborne Publishing Co., Osborne, KS, 1980 (reprinted in 1998 by Western Books, Woodston, KS). Pages 111-113. Submitted by Ardna L. Miller - furnished by Janine Shirley)

James married Serena Grace BROMLEY on 3 Aug 1898 in Plainville, Rooks Co., KS. Serena was born on 16 Apr 1877, died on 31 Aug 1964 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS at age 87, and was buried in Sep 1964 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

+ 4680 M i. Ralph Lloyd CONGER was born on 8 Mar 1900 in Natoma, Osborne Co., KS, died on 20 Nov 1941 in Boonville, Cooper Co., MO at age 41, and was buried on 23 Nov 1941 in Natoma, Osborne Co., KS, Natoma Cemetery.

+ 4681 M ii. Halbert Mark CONGER was born on 29 Mar 1902 in Natoma, Osborne Co., KS, died on 29 Sep 1974 at age 72, and was buried in Sep 1974 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

2839. Jennie Nevada CONGER was born about 16 Apr 1880 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, died on 10 Oct 1940 in Plainville, Rooks Co., KS about age 60, and was buried in Oct 1940 in Plainville, Rooks Co., KS.

General Notes:
Jennie Nevada Conger

PARENTS: Isaac Conger and Emma Jane Thompson

Birth: Batch #: 1760781, Source Call #:
16 Apr 1880, Jennie Nevada Conger, Codell, Rooks, Kansas

Problem: Was the date of birth, 6 Apr 1880 or as listed in the IGI, 16 Apr 1880?

BIOGRAPHY: Jennie Nevada Conger, daughter of Isaac and Emma, was born April 16, 1880, at the family home east of Codell, [KS], where she grew to womanhood.

She was married to Walter W. Sidwell on September 20, 1903. This couple were the parents of three children, a daughter and two sons: Vera Arlene, Milo Roscoe, and Richard Dean.

Jennie and Walter lived on a farm south and east of Plainville, [KS] most of their lives together. Jennie was a most loving wife and mother, and devoted much of her time and energies caring for members of her family who were invalids or ailing. She was a faithful and enduring woman.

She was loved by all who knew her, but lost her own battle with life on October 10, 1940.
(Source: "Lest We Forget" published by the Rooks County Historical Society, Stockton, KS, printed by the Osborne Publishing Co., Osborne, KS, 1980 (reprinted in 1998 by Western Books, Woodston, KS). Pages 111-113. Submitted by Ardna L. Miller - furnished by Janine Shirley)

Jennie married Walter William SIDWELL on 20 Sep 1903. Walter was buried in Plainville, Rooks Co., KS.

2840. William Thompson CONGER was born on 7 Aug 1882 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, died on 23 Dec 1964 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS at age 82, and was buried in Dec 1964 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

General Notes:
William Thompson Conger

PARENTS: Isaac Conger and Emma Jane Thompson

Birth: Batch #: 1760781, Source Call #:
7 Aug 1882, William Thompson Conger, Codell, Rooks, Kansas

OCCUPATION: rancher

BIOGRAPHY:
William Thompson Conger, son of Isaac and Emma, was born August 7, 1882, at the family home near Codell, [KS]. He grew up helping on the home ranch.

He was married to Bethena Hoskins, April 6, 1910, and they moved to their own home which joined the homes of both her parents and his. Four children, two boys and two girls, were born to this couple: Grant Vester, Ardna LoRee, Mildred Ruth, and William Duane.

Bill, as he was known by his friends, was a helpful neighbor, and a good friend to all who knew him well. He spent the rest of his life at this same home as a successful rancher - farmer.

His life ended December 23, 1964, the last of the five sons of Isaac and Emma Conger.
(Source: "Lest We Forget" published by the Rooks County Historical Society, Stockton, KS, printed by the Osborne Publishing Co., Osborne, KS, 1980 (reprinted in 1998 by Western Books, Woodston, KS). Pages 111-113. Submitted by Ardna L. Miller - furnished by Janine Shirley)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, William
Social Security #: 509-32-1265
Issued in: Kansas
Birth date: Aug 8, 1882
Death date: Dec 1964
Residence code: Kansas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 15, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.102]

William married Bethena Stella HOSKINS, daughter of John Lloyd HASKINS and Mira HARPER, on 6 Apr 1910 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS. Bethena was born on 30 Sep 1889 in Nebraska, died on 16 Mar 1979 in Pratt, Pratt Co., KS at age 89, and was buried in Mar 1979 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

General Notes:
Bethena Stella Hoskins

Problem: Was her first name, Bethena or Bethina? Bethina on p. 83 of CFA II.

+ 4685 M i. Grant Vester CONGER was born on 23 Jul 1912 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, died on 9 Jul 1967 in Deep Springs, Inyo Co., CA at age 54, and was buried in Jul 1967 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

+ 4686 F ii. Ardna La_Ree CONGER was born on 23 Mar 1914 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS and died on 17 Jan 1990 in Rooks Co., KS at age 75.

4687 F iii. Mildred Ruth CONGER was born on 30 Jan 1918 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, died about 23 Feb 1920 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS about age 2, and was buried in Feb 1920 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

General Notes:
Mildred Ruth Conger

Birth: Batch #: 1760829, Source Call #:
30 Jan 1918, Mildred Ruth Conger, Codell, Rooks, Kansas

Problem: Was the date of death, 23 Feb 1920 or 21 Feb 1920 as listed by Janine Shirley?

+ 4688 M iv. William Duane CONGER was born on 28 Dec 1928 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS.

2841. Marshall Martin CONGER was born on 7 Dec 1884 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, died on 3 Oct 1951 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS at age 66, and was buried in Oct 1951 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

General Notes:
Marshall Martin Conger

PARENTS: Isaac Conger and Emma Jane Thompson

Birth: Batch #: 1760781, Source Call #:
7 Dec 1884, Marshall Martin Conger, Codell, Rooks, Kansas

BIOGRAPHY:
Marshall Martin Conger, son of Isaac and Emma, was born December 7, 1884, east of Codell, [KS] in the family home. He grew up learning the role of rancher - farmer with his father and brothers. As others left home, his help was needed more and more, so in time it became necessary for him to manage the ranch affairs and perform the farm duties.

Marsh, as he was known by his friends and family, married Meta Hires on July 25, 1917 at Stockton, Kansas. Later they adopted a daughter, Peggy Lou, who was a great joy in the home.

A better neighbor than Marsh would be hard to find, and his friends were many. He passed away October 3, 1951, the fourth son of Isaac and Emma.
(Source: "Lest We Forget" published by the Rooks County Historical Society, Stockton, KS, printed by the Osborne Publishing Co., Osborne, KS, 1980 (reprinted in 1998 by Western Books, Woodston, KS). Pages 111-113. Submitted by Ardna L. Miller - furnished by Janine Shirley)

General Notes:
Meta Eola Hines

Problem: Was the surname, Hines or, as shown in the biographic sketch of her husband, Hires?

2844. Vesta Lee CONGER was born on 22 Apr 1893 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, died on 9 May 1961 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 68, and was buried in May 1961 in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Vesta Lee Conger

PARENTS: Isaac Conger and Emma Jane Thompson

Birth: Batch #: 1760781, Source Call #:
22 Apr 1893, Vesta Lee Conger, Codell, Rooks, Kansas

AKA: Called, Lee

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Vesta Lee (Conger) Ellis was an ordained Methodist Deaconess. She spent her married life doing evangelical work all over the country with her husband, Rev. Clarence Pearl Ellis.
(Furnished by Janine Shirley)

BIOGRAPHY:
Vesta Lee Conger, daughter of Isaac and Emma, was born at the home east of Codell, [KS], April 22, 1893. She was the youngest of the nine Conger children. After local schools she went to a Kansas City school from which she graduated as a deaconess.

Lee was married to Clarence P. Ellis, August 2, 1916 at the family home. To this union were born a son and a daughter: David Clarence and Elfra Maralee. This talented couple spent most of their years together working as evangelists in many different states. Their work was very rewarding and their friends were many. Upon retiring they moved to Pasadena, California where they spent their last years. Lee passed away on May 9, 1961.
(Source: "Lest We Forget" published by the Rooks County Historical Society, Stockton, KS, printed by the Osborne Publishing Co., Osborne, KS, 1980 (reprinted in 1998 by Western Books, Woodston, KS). Pages 111-113. Submitted by Ardna L. Miller - furnished by Janine Shirley)

Vesta married Clarence Pearl ELLIS Rev. on 2 Aug 1916 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS. Clarence was born on 20 Nov 1874 in Athens, Athens Co., OH and died on 10 Nov 1963 in Compton, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 88.

General Notes:
Rev. Clarence Pearl Ellis

NAME-CONFLICT: Clarence Perla Ellis; Reverend Clarence Pearl Ellis according to Janine Shirley.

General Notes:
David Clarence Ellis

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth occur? Could the place of birth be, Montrose, CO?

+ 4691 F ii. Annette Elfra ELLIS was born on 17 Feb 1924 in Nampa, Canyon Co., ID.

4692 M i. Hobert CONGER was born on 25 Aug 1913 and died on 26 Jun 1950 at age 36.

2849. Myrtie May CONGER was born on 27 Oct 1889 in Ticonic, Monona Co., IA, died on 16 Jan 1984 in Hayward, Alameda Co., CA at age 94, and was buried in Jan 1984 in Lyons, Burt Co., NE, Lyons Cemetery.

Myrtie married Charles Henry ROUSE, son of Hamilton M. ROUSE and Sarah Virginia CHAPMAN, on 23 Jul 1906. Charles was born on 16 Mar 1868 in Dewitt, Clinton Co., IA and died on 8 Sep 1935 in Thurston, Thurston Co., NE at age 67.

+ 4695 M i. Marvin James ROUSE was born on 3 Mar 1907 in Soldier, Monona Co., IA, died on 30 Jan 1979 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ at age 71, and was buried in Feb 1979 in Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA, Rosehill Cemetery.

4696 F ii. Evelyn Genevieve ROUSE was born on 25 Jan 1909 in Castana, Monona Co., IA.

+ 4697 M iii. Warren Ward ROUSE was born on 17 Feb 1911 in Rosalie, Thurston Co., NE.

+ 4699 M v. Earl Edgar ROUSE was born on 15 Oct 1913 in Rosalie, Thurston Co., NE.

+ 4700 F vi. Dorothy Mable ROUSE was born on 26 Aug 1915 in Bancroft, Cuming Co., NE.

+ 4701 F vii. Darlene May ROUSE was born on 13 Aug 1919 in Walthill, Thurston Co., NE.

4702 U viii. Unknown ROUSE was born on 13 Aug 1919 in Walthill, Thurston Co., NE and died on 13 Aug 1919 in Walthill, Thurston Co., NE.

+ 4703 F ix. Meredith Adelle ROUSE was born on 26 Sep 1929 in Walthill, Thurston Co., NE.

Myrtie next married George NEUMANN on 2 Aug 1942 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE. George was born on 18 Dec 1893, died on 11 Nov 1952 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA at age 58, and was buried in Nov 1952 in Westside, Crawford Co., IA.

General Notes:
George Neumann

SPOUSE: George Neumann was the 2nd spouse of Myrtie May Conger.

2852. Olive Iona CONGER was born on 29 Jan 1900 in Castana, Monona Co., IA, died on 22 Jun 1944 in Grand Island, Hall Co., NE at age 44, and was buried in Jun 1944 in Soldier, Monona Co., IA, Jordan Cemetery.

Olive married Lyle Heman ALLMON, son of Howard Byron ALLMON and Carrie STEVENS, on 8 Jul 1918 in Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA. Lyle was born on 1 Apr 1897 in Salem, Marion Co., IL, died on 10 Oct 1961 in Los Gatos, Santa Clara Co., CA at age 64, and was buried in Oct 1961 in Turin, Monona Co., IA, Belvidere Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lyle Heman Allmon

NAME-CONFLICT: Lyle Howard Allmon

OCCUPATION: Outfit Mgr. U.P. RR.

+ 4704 M i. Lorne Lyle ALLMON was born on 19 Feb 1919 in Soldier, Monona Co., IA.

+ 4705 M ii. Leland Howard ALLMON was born on 21 Oct 1921 in Soldier, Monona Co., IA and died on 1 May 1964 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH at age 42.

2855. Frank Bates CLINE was born on 2 Jun 1880 in Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS, died on 27 Jun 1938 in Nampa, Canyon Co., ID at age 58, and was buried in Jun 1938 in Caldwell, Canyon Co., ID.

General Notes:
Frank Bates Cline

DEATH: According to Eric Tingstad, he was murdered in Caldwell, ID.

Frank married Ida WILSON, daughter of William John WILSON and Nancy Ann GREER,. Ida was born on 11 May 1882 in Chapman, Hamilton Co., NE and died on 13 Jul 1965 in Gibbon, Buffalo Co., NE at age 83.

+ 4706 F i. Irene Marguerite CLINE was born on 17 Dec 1909 in Ogallala, Keith Co., NE.

2863. Farris Adna CONGER was born on 2 Mar 1909 in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA and died on 26 Oct 1986 in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA at age 77.

General Notes:
Farris Adna Conger

OCCUPATION: farmer and factory worker

SS Death Index: Farris Conger; b. 2 Mar 1909; issued: IA; d. Oct 1986;
last place of residence: IA; zipcode: 52576; SSN: 484-03-7342
Zipcode 52576 is Ollie, Keokuk, IA
Death Benefit Locality, Ollie, Keokuk, IA 52576

Farris married Laura Edna SIPE, daughter of Harry James SIPE and Daisy Mae STEVENS, on 4 Feb 1928 in What Cheer, Keokuk Co., IA. Laura was born on 8 Aug 1910 in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA and died in Aug 1985 at age 75.

General Notes:
Laura Edna Sipe

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Laura
Social Security #: 478-38-2425
SS# issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Aug 8, 1910
Death date: Aug 1985
Residence code: Iowa
ZIP Code of last known residence: 52576
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Ollie, Iowa
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 52576
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Ollie, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48094.169]

2864. Woodrow Harold CONGER was born on 10 Mar 1913 in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA and died on 31 Aug 1995 at age 82.

General Notes:
Woodrow Harold Conger

OCCUPATION: worked on the M & SL Railroad

RESIDENCES: Route 1; Packwood, IA

SS Death Index: Woodrow Conger; b. 10 Mar 1913; issued: Railroad Board; d. 31
Aug 1995; last place of residence: ; zipcode: ; SSN: 701-16-5460

Woodrow married Wanda Mae VAN_ORSDALL, daughter of Howard VAN_ORSDALL and Vira Katherine KEASLING, on 22 Mar 1933 in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO. Wanda was born on 7 Oct 1916 in Hayesville, Keokuk Co., IA.

General Notes:
Wanda Mae Van Orsdall

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1998, Packwood, IA
RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1999, Pekin, IA

General Notes:
Howard Dean Conger

AKA: Probably called Dean.

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1998 and Dec 1999, Ollie, IA.

General Notes:
Edna Arlene Conger

AKA: Probably called Arlene.

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1998, Arlene Shy of Dixon, MO. Still in Missouri as of Dec 1999.

+ 4723 M iii. Paul Everett CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1938 in Pekin, Jefferson/Keokuk Co., IA and died on 19 Dec 1999 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA at age 61.

General Notes:
Edward Lee Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1998 and Dec 1999, Ollie, IA.

General Notes:
Delbert Geen Gonger

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1998 and Dec 1999, Ollie, IA.

General Notes:
James Larry Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1998 and Dec 1999, Ollie, IA.

+ 4727 M vii. Raymond K. CONGER was born on 29 Apr 1945 in Keokuk Co., IA, died on 21 Oct 1998 at age 53, and was buried in Oct 1998 in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA, Van Orsdall Cemetery.

General Notes:
Juanita Mae Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1998 and Dec 1999, Juanita Jones of Martinsburg, IA

General Notes:
Joyce Louise Conger

RESIDENCES: As of October 1998 and Dec 1999, Joyce Kopsieker of Ollie, IA

General Notes:
Judith Marie Conger

RESIDENCES: As of October 1998 and Dec 1999, Judy Ellis of Ollie, IA

General Notes:
Robert Eugene Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1998, Packwood, IA.
RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1999, Linby, IA

General Notes:
Ralph Eugene Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1998 and Dec 1999, Ollie, IA.

General Notes:
Larry Arnold Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1998, Packwood, IA.
RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1999, Linby, IA

4734 F xiv. Linda Gail CONGER was born on 8 Jun 1955 and died on 8 Jun 1955.

General Notes:
Dale Lee Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1998 and Dec 1999, Martinsburg, IA

General Notes:
Carolyn Sue Conger

RESIDENCES: As of October 1998, Carolyn Skinner of Packwood, IA.
RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1999, Carolyn Skinner of Pekin, IA

4737 F xvii. Darlene Ann CONGER was born on 1 Jul 1960 and died on 1 Jul 1960.

2865. Alice HAINES was born on 28 Jan 1883 and died on 20 May 1964 at age 81.

Alice married Frank GABBY, son of Samuel GABBY and Sabina WORLEY,. Frank was born in Aug 1883.

4738 M i. Otto Van GABBY was born in Feb 1907 and died on 26 Oct 1957 at age 50.

4739 M ii. Merlin Haines GABBY was born on 15 Oct 1911 and died on 2 Aug 1980 at age 68.

2867. Jennie Florence HAINES was born on 19 May 1886 in Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS, died on 3 Jul 1961 in New Hampton, Chickasaw Co., IA at age 75, and was buried in Jul 1961 in Alpha, Fayette Co., IA.

Jennie married Paul Simeon GIFFORD, son of Simeon Miles GIFFORD and Margaret S. PENDLETON, on 16 Oct. Paul was born on 2 Apr 1881 in Auburn, Fayette Co., IA and died on 17 Jun 1958 in Fredericksburg, Chickasaw Co., IA at age 77.

4740 M i. Laverne George GIFFORD was born on 25 May 1906 and died on 5 Jun 1969 at age 63.

4741 M ii. Kenneth Benson GIFFORD was born on 1 Dec 1910 and died in May 1968 at age 57.

4742 M iii. Noel Haines GIFFORD was born on 2 Mar 1914 and died on 29 Apr 1970 at age 56.

+ 4743 M iv. Kayle Owen GIFFORD was born on 16 Aug 1916 in Alpha, Fayette Co., IA and died on 23 Sep 1982 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 66.

General Notes:
Marlin Drope

DIVORCE: The marriage of Marlin Drope and Lois Lee Gifford ended in divorce.

2869. Wilda Marie CONGER was born on 22 Mar 1897 in Natoma Twp., Osborne Co., KS, died on 25 Sep 1969 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA at age 72, and was buried in Sep 1969 in Hedrick, Keokuk Co., IA, Mt. Zion Cemetery.

General Notes:
Wilda Marie Conger

OCCUPATION: School teacher before marriage

RESIDENCES: Jan 1936, Ollie, IA

CEMETERY: Mt. Zion Cemetery, in Steady Run Twp., at Hedrick, Keokuk Co., IA.

AKA: Nickname of, Willie, listed in CFA II, p. 235

Wilda married Grant HOLLINGSWORTH, son of John Luther HOLLINGSWORTH and Isabelle CROWNER, on 25 Dec 1927 in Lyons, Burt Co., NE. Grant was born on 10 Sep 1895 in Hedrick, Keokuk Co., IA, died on 6 May 1966 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA at age 70, and was buried in May 1966 in Hedrick, Keokuk Co., IA, Mt. Zion Cemetery.

General Notes:
Grant Hollingsworth

OCCUPATION: Farmer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of Ollie Baptist Church, Ollie, IA

RESIDENCES: Farm, near Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA

CEMETERY: The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Hedrick, Steady Run Twp., Keokuk Co., IA.

OBITUARY: Memorial Obituary
Entered Into Eternal Rest Friday, May 6, 1966
Grant Hollingsworth

PACKWOOD, [IA] -- Grant Hollingsworth, 70, died at Jefferson County Hospital in Fairfield, [IA] today at 7:15 a.m.

Born Sept. 10, 1895, in Keokuk County, [IA] he was the son of John and Belle Crowner Hollingsworth. He married Wilda Conger at Lyons, Neb., Dec. 25, 1927. She survives.

Mr. Hollingsworth was a farmer and member of the Ollie Baptist Church.

Besides the widow, survivors include: a son, Willis of Packwood; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Gott of Ollie and Mrs. Nellie Roach of Sioux Falls, S.D.; eight grandchildren, two brothers, Leslie of Ollie and Adna of Sigourney; and two sisters, Miss Nellie Hollingsworth and Mrs. Rhoda Lazenby, both of Ollie.

He was preceded in death by a son in infancy and two brothers.

The body is at Fremont Funeral Chapel.
(Source: A Tribute published in the pages of The Ottumwa Daily Courier, Ottumwa, Iowa, May 6, 1966 - furnished by Willis Hollingsworth)

SS Death Index: Grant Hollingsworth; b. 10 Sep 1895; issued: IA; d. May 1966;
last place of residence: Packwood, IA; zipcode: 52580; SSN: 481-46-1661

+ 4746 M i. Willis HOLLINGSWORTH was born on 28 Sep 1928 in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA.

4749 M iv. Richard Glen HOLLINGSWORTH was born on 10 Aug 1940 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, died on 11 Aug 1940 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, and was buried in Aug 1940 in Hedrick, Keokuk Co., IA, Mt. Zion Cemetery.

General Notes:
Richard Glen Hollingsworth

RELATIONSHIP: Nellie Louise and Richard Glen Hollingsworth were twins. He lived only one day.

2870. Darrell Lemon CONGER was born on 16 Oct 1903 in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA, died on 25 Oct 1966 in Lyons, Burt Co., NE at age 63, and was buried on 28 Oct 1966 in Lyons, Burt Co., NE, Lyons Cemetery.

General Notes:
Darrell Lemon Conger

Problem: Was his first name, Darrell or as listed in the obituary, Darrel?

Problem: Was he born in Natoma, Osborne Co., KS or at Ollie (Ioka), Jackson Twp., Keokuk Co., IA? Willis Hollingsworth lists, Ollie, IA, as does the obituary.

RESIDENCES: 1936, at the home of his parents near Lyons, NE

OCCUPATION: farmer

RESIDENCES: Near Lyons, Burt Co., NE

OBITUARY: Rites Held for Darrel Conger Fri.
Funeral services were held Friday, October 28, 1966, at 2 o'clock at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Walthill, [NE]. Rev. J.G. Werner officated at the services. Mrs. Wilber Fuscher and Mrs. Dale Fuscher sang, accompanied on the organ by Mrs. Anita Miller.

Pall bearers were Herbert Beck, Irvin Burmester, George Miller, Norman Frey, Emmett Robertson and Vernon Cates.

Interment was in the Lyons Cemetery with Piper Funeral Service in charge of arrangements.

Obituary

Darrel Conger, son of William and Maggie Conger was born October 16, 1903 at Ioka, Iowa and passed away at his home near Lyons on October 25, 1966 at the age of 63 years and 9 days.

As a small child he moved with his parents to a farm near Lyons, [NE]. He spent the remainder of his life in the Lyons vicinity.

On October 28, 1946 he was united in marriage to Donna Redding at Walthill, Nebraska. Two children blessed this union.

Surviving are his wife, Donna, daughter, Mrs. Lyle (Marie) Mahnke of Munich, Germany, son Myron at home and one granddaughter, Melliney Mahnke of Munich, Germany. One brother, Dail Conger of Lyons, two sisters, Mrs. Wilda Hollingsworth of Packwood, Iowa, and Mrs. Edna Robley of Lyons, also a host of friends.

He was a loving husband and father and will be missed by many.
(Source: undated clipping - furnished by Willis Hollingsworth)

SS Death Index: Darrel Conger; b. ; issued: NE; d. Oct 1966;
last place of residence: ; zipcode: ; SSN: 508-46-4866

Darrell married Donna J. REDDING on 28 Oct 1946 in Walthill, Thurston Co., NE.

General Notes:
Donna J. Redding

SPOUSE: Donna (Redding) Conger married second, Andrew Larson.

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1996, Lyons, NE

General Notes:
Darrell Myron Conger

AKA: Called, Myron, in the obituary of his father.

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1966, living at home with his parents.

2871. Edna Mae CONGER was born on 9 Nov 1909 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA and died on 4 Jun 1999 in Nebraska City, Otoe Co., NE at age 89.

General Notes:
Edna Mae Conger

Problem: Was she born in Natoma, Osborne Co., KS or at Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA? Willis Hollingsworth lists, Fairfield, IA.

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, Leslie Dail and Edna Mae Conger married siblings, Helen and Glen Scott Robley, respectively.

RESIDENCES: Jan 1936, Lyons, NE
RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1966, Mrs. Edna Robley of Lyons, NE

RESIDENCES: Aug 1996, living with her son, Floyd Robley, in Nebraska City, NE

OBITUARY:
Edna Mae (Conger) Robley was born to William and Maggie (Lemon) Conger, November 9, 1909 at rural Fairfield, IA and passed away June 4, 1999 at Beverly Health Care Facility, Nebraska City, NE at age 89 years, 6 months and 25 days.

Edna moved to the rural Lyons [, NE] area with her family at age 2. She attended Moore and Viles schools and graduated from Lyons High School. She married Glen S. Robley in 1930. To this union three sons were born: Keith, Floyd and an infant who died at birth. Glen and Edna lived and farmed in the Lyons area until 1942 when they bought a filling station in Lyons and moved into town and added other businesses. Glen passed away in 1983.

Edna moved to Nebraska City in 1995, to an apartment especially built for her by her son Floyd in his home where she lived until her short illness.

Edna Mae Robley is preceded in death by her husband, Glen, her infant son, her parents, two brothers Dail and Darrel and one sister, Wilda Hollingsworth.

Survivors include two sons, Keith of Lyons and Floyd and wife, Doris, of Nebraska City, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
(Source: Conger Confab, June 1999 - furnished by Willis and Dorothy Hollingsworth)

Edna married Glen Scott ROBLEY, son of Scott ROBLEY and Nellie BRIZANDINE, on 10 Dec 1930. Glen was born on 24 Mar 1909 in Lyons, Burt Co., NE, died in 1983 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE at age 74, and was buried in 1983 in Lyons, Burt Co., NE, Lyons Cemetery.

General Notes:
Glen Scott Robley

OCCUPATION: Farmed and ran several businesses in Lyons, NE

RESIDENCES: Lyons, NE

DEATH: Veteran's Hospital, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE

+ 4752 M i. Keith Glen ROBLEY was born on 28 Jul 1931 in Lyons, Burt Co., NE.

+ 4753 M ii. Floyd Scott ROBLEY was born on 17 May 1933 in Lyons, Burt Co., NE.

2878. Aaron CONGER was born on 7 Jan 1875 in Benton Co., MO, died on 20 Feb 1945 in Stockton, Rooks Co., KS at age 70, and was buried in Feb 1945 in Ash Rock.

Aaron married Leffe Lavina LARISON, daughter of John Perrie LARISON and Eva GRIMES, on 18 Jan 1905 in Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS. Leffe was born on 30 Oct 1886 in Osborne, Osborne Co., KS, died on 6 Aug 1932 in Stockton, Rooks Co., KS at age 45, and was buried in Aug 1932 in Ash Rock.

General Notes:
Leffe Lavina Larison

Problem: Was her first name, Leffe or Lefee?

FATHER: Her father was a stonemason and farmer.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

+ 4755 F i. Nita Lavina CONGER was born on 1 Apr 1906 in Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS.

+ 4756 F ii. Martha Eva CONGER was born on 1 Oct 1910 in Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS and died on 20 Dec 1980 in Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS at age 70.

+ 4757 M iii. Everett J. CONGER was born on 11 Jan 1914 in Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS and died on 28 Nov 1975 in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX at age 61.

+ 4758 M iv. John Myron CONGER was born on 11 Apr 1916 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS.

+ 4759 F v. Leota Frances CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1924 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS.

2879. David CONGER was born on 4 Aug 1876 in Clinton, Henry Co., MO and died on 2 Apr 1948 in Neodesha, Wilson Co., KS at age 71.

David married Florence GILLILAND, daughter of Perry GILLILAND and Jeanette JANE, on 21 Mar 1910 in Hiawatha, Brown Co., KS. Florence was born on 25 Feb 1887 in Iconium, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 22 Jul 1955 in Neodesha, Wilson Co., KS at age 68.

General Notes:
Florence Gilliland

HOBBIES: Florence loved to crochet, do fancy work and piece quilts.

+ 4760 F i. Irene E. CONGER was born on 7 Jan 1911 in Oswego, Labette Co., KS and died in Oct 1983 at age 72.

4761 M ii. Francis M. CONGER was born on 31 May 1913 in Hillsdale, Miami Co., KS and died on 13 Jan 1994 at age 80.

General Notes:
Francis M. Conger

SS Death Index: Francis Conger; b. 31 May 1913; issued: KS; d. 13 Jan 1994;
last place of residence: Independence, KS; zipcode: 67301; SSN: 512-09-4211

General Notes:
Elsie Lavengood

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Elsie (Lavengood) Conger?
Individual: Conger, Elsie
Social Security #: 514-07-9821
SS# issued in: Kansas
Birth date: Feb 14, 1915
Death date: Jun 1984
Residence code: Kansas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 67301
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Independence, Kansas
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 67301
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Independence, Kansas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48092.43]

2880. Viola Irene CONGER was born on 6 Jan 1878 in Paola, Miami Co., KS, died on 2 Feb 1920 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN at age 42, and was buried in Feb 1920 in Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS.

Viola married William Thomas EARHART on 22 Sep 1895. William was born on 15 Apr 1875 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., MO, died on 5 Apr 1954 in Horton, Brown Co., KS at age 78, and was buried in Apr 1954 in Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS.

+ 4762 F i. Arleva Blanche EARHART was born on 27 Jun 1896 in Hillsdale, Miami Co., KS and died on 6 Feb 1956 in Holton, Jackson Co., KS at age 59.

4764 F iii. Millie May EARHART was born on 27 May 1900 and died on 18 Oct 1961 at age 61.

4768 F vii. Opal Irene EARHART was born on 13 Jul 1910 and died on 13 Sep 1953 at age 43.

General Notes:
Opal Irene Earhart

NAME-CONFLICT: Opan Marie Conger, b. 13 Jul 1910, d. 13 Sep 1953, married to Eunice Willis Hatten.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 724 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

4769 M viii. Delbert Melvin EARHART was born on 15 Nov 1915 and died on 31 Jan 1979 at age 63.

2881. Hattie May CONGER was born on 23 May 1886 in Paola, Miami Co., KS and died on 15 May 1963 in Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS at age 76.

Hattie married Albert T. GILLILAND on 25 Mar 1908 in Hiawatha, Brown Co., KS.

+ 4770 F i. Thelma Mae GILLILAND was born on 21 Apr 1909 in Fairview, Brown Co., KS.

4771 M ii. Virgil Franklin GILLILAND was born on 30 Jan 1911 in Fidelity, Brown Co., KS.

General Notes:
Virgil Franklin Gililand

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county was the birth place?

4772 M iii. Raymond Steven GILLILAND was born on 2 Jan 1913 and died on 8 Feb 1945 in France at age 32.

General Notes:
Raymond Steven Gilliland

MILITARY: Served during WWII and was killed in France.

+ 4773 M iv. Charles Edwin GILLILAND was born on 25 Aug 1914 in Hillsdale, Miami Co., KS.

4774 U v. Jesse Merle GILLILAND was born on 6 Nov 1918 in Granada, Nemaha Co., KS.

2882. Carl CONGER was born on 16 May 1889 in Hillsdale, Miami Co., KS, died on 21 Jan 1941 in Holton, Jackson Co., KS at age 51, and was buried in Jan 1941 in Horton, Brown Co., KS.

Carl married Grace Mae STANBARGER on 25 Dec 1908 in Netawaka, Jackson Co., KS. Grace was born on 3 May 1889 in Everest, Brown Co., KS, died on 12 Dec 1938 in Brown Co., KS at age 49, and was buried in Dec 1938 in Horton, Brown Co., KS.

+ 4778 M i. Kenneth Farrell CONGER was born on 11 Sep 1909 in Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS and died on 15 Jan 1967 in Horton, Brown Co., KS at age 57.

+ 4779 F ii. Ruby Madeline CONGER was born on 27 Nov 1910 in Powhattan, Brown Co., KS.

4780 F iii. Dorothy Vera CONGER was born on 9 Feb 1913 and died on 13 Mar 1955 at age 42.

+ 4781 M iv. Lloyd Leonard CONGER was born on 10 Aug 1914 in Spring Hill, Johnson/Miami Co., KS and died on 25 Jun 1989 at age 74.

+ 4782 F v. Maxine Arlene CONGER was born on 15 Dec 1923 in Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS.

4787 M x. Clarence Charles CONGER was born on 14 Feb 1921 and died on 19 Feb 1921.

2893. Mary Ellen ALLEN was born on 21 Feb 1870 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 5 Jan 1919 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH at age 48, and was buried on 7 Jan 1919 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Ellen Allen

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1917, Mrs. John Cordray of near Reinersville, OH.

AKA: Ella Allen in her obituary

OBITUARY: Mrs. John Cordray Dead
The death of Mrs. John Cordray aged about 49, occurred Sunday, at her home in Reinersville [OH] vicinity, after a long illness with dropsy and heart and kidney disease.

It will be recalled that Mrs. Cordray's husband died the 7th of last August [1918].

Mrs. Cordray's maiden name was Ella Allen, and she was a sister of Mrs. W.A. Young of McConnelsville, who is the only surviving member of the family.

Mrs. Cordray leaves one son, Odis Cordray, who since the death of his father has been making his home with his mother. She also leaves two daughters, Mrs. John Ferguson of Bristol and Mrs. Chas. Lambert of Reinersville.

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning and interment was made at the Cross Roads cemetery.
(Source: hand dated, 5 Jan 1919, Morgan Co., OH newspaper - furnished by Zeta Young) .

Mary married John W. CORDRAY on 10 Jul 1886. John was born in 1850 and died on 7 Aug 1918 at age 68.

4788 F i. Vinnie Hazel CORDRAY was born on 6 Feb 1887, died on 18 Aug 1948 in Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., OH at age 61, and was buried in Aug 1948 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

4789 F ii. Anna Pearl CORDRAY was born on 16 Aug 1889 in Ohio, died on 2 Mar 1963 in Ohio at age 73, and was buried in Mar 1963 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ann Pearl Cordray

NAME-CONFLICT: Anna Pearl Cordray Aug 16-1889 in the family Bible.

RESIDENCES: As of Jan 1919, Mrs. Chas. Lambert of Reinersville, OH

4790 M iii. Odas Winifred CORDRAY was born on 6 Feb 1890, died on 29 Jun 1972 at age 82, and was buried in Jun 1972 in Malta, Morgan Co., OH, Malta Cemetery.

General Notes:
Odas Winifred Cordray

NAME-CONFLICT: Odis Cordray in the obituary of his mother.

2897. Lizzie Sieusettie May ALLEN was born on 12 Sep 1884 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 23 Aug 1951 in Morgan Co., OH at age 66, and was buried in Aug 1951 in Mc Connelsville, Morgan Co., OH, Mc Connelsville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lizzie Sieusettie May Allen

AKA: There are several opinions about the name of this person.
Lizzie S. Allen
Settie Allen
Sieusettie Mae Allen
Lizzie Sieusettie May Allen, b. 12 Sep 1884, in the family Bible
Lucetta Allen in the obituary of her husband.

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1917, Mrs. Wesley A. Young of MoConnelsville, OH

CEMETERY: McConnelsville Cemetery, McConnelsville, Morgan County, OH

Lizzie married Wesley Alexander YOUNG, son of Lafayette YOUNG and Jane LEGGETT, on 23 Sep 1905 in Morgan Co., OH. Wesley was born on 21 Oct 1882 in Neelysville, Morgan Co., OH, died in 1945 in Mc Connelsville, Morgan Co., OH at age 63, and was buried in 1945 in Mc Connelsville, Morgan Co., OH, Mc Connelsville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Wesley Alexander Young

AKA: Wes

OBITUARY: Wesley A. Young Dies from Heart Trouble
Wesley A. Young, a native of Neelyville and a former well-known grocer of McConnelsville, [OH], died Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock at his home on Jefferson street after being ill for a number of months from heart trouble. He had been retired from active work for some time but had been able to be around and about until recent weeks when a marked change came for the worse.

Mr. Young was the son of Lafayette and Jane Leggett Young and was born at Neelyville, October 1 [sic, should be 21, according to Zeta Young] 1882. This youth was spent in that vicinity where he was at one time employed at the T.J. Neely store.

Mr. Young and wife, the former Lucetta Allen of Cross Roads church vicinity, came to McConnelsville shortly after their marriage on September 23, 1905. For 21 years he conducted a grocery in the Durbin building and then located in Zanesville where he owned and operated a grocery for nine years on Abington Ave.

Mr. Young was a member of the Methodist church and of the Woodman lodge. He was a quiet, unassuming man, a good neighbor and a good citizen who enjoyed the respect of the community.

Surviving are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. Bernice Parsons, wife of Capt. Cary Parsons; a son, Sgt. Raymond Young of Camp Livingston, La., now home on furlough; a granddaughter, Kathleen Parsons; and a brother, Melvin Young. One brother, Carlos, is deceased.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at the residence, Rev. L.S. Wees and Rev. Geo. E. Brown officiating. Interment will be made in the McConnelsville cemetery by pallbearers Jos. E. Cowan, Chas. A. Gaylord, H.J. Leggett, Harry G. Allen, Forest Tomson and H.B. Hopper.
(Source: undated Morgan Co., OH newspaper - furnished by Zeta Young)

+ 4791 F i. Vera Bernice YOUNG was born on 16 Jan 1911 in Morgan Co., OH and died in 1979 at age 68.

+ 4792 M ii. Raymond Carlos YOUNG was born on 15 Apr 1922 in Mc Connelsville, Morgan Co., OH and died on 13 May 1988 in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH at age 66.

2903. Pearley Cleveland LAWRENCE was born on 15 Sep 1884 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 7 Jun 1963 in Sharon, Noble Co., OH at age 78, and was buried in Jun 1963 in Sharon, Noble Co., OH.

General Notes:
Pearley Cleveland Lawrence

OCCUPATION: Painter

NAME-CONFLICT: Pearley Greenwood Lawrence.

Pearley married Jessie Merle STEEN, daughter of Michael STEEN and Weltha Ann UNKNOWN, on 22 Sep 1906. Jessie was born on 14 Dec 1884 and died on 30 Oct 1979 in Noble Co., OH at age 94.

4793 M i. Herbert Franklin LAWRENCE was born on 9 Oct 1907 in Sharon Twp., Noble Co., OH and died in Apr 1980 in Dover, Tuscarawas Co., OH at age 72.

4794 F ii. Mildred Irene LAWRENCE was born on 20 Aug 1909 in Sharon Twp., Noble Co., OH.

4795 F iii. Lulu Mae LAWRENCE was born on 18 Nov 1911 in Sharon Twp., Noble Co., OH.

+ 4796 F iv. Clarice Mamie LAWRENCE was born on 23 May 1916 in Sharon Twp., Noble Co., OH.

4797 M v. George Edward LAWRENCE was born on 7 Nov 1918 in Sharon Twp., Noble Co., OH.

4798 M vi. Carlos Benona LAWRENCE was born on 31 Jul 1921 in Sharon Twp., Noble Co., OH.

2905. Lesta Mae LAWRENCE was born on 29 Mar 1890 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 5 Jun 1957 in Wickenburg, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 67, and was buried in Jun 1957 in Caldwell, Noble Co., OH, Olive Cemetery.

Lesta married Arthur Clinton Mc_KEE, son of Charles Israel Mc_KEE and Williann FOGLE, about 16 Oct 1907. Arthur was born on 16 Dec 1886 in Olive Twp., Noble Co., OH, died on 11 Jul 1969 in La Mesa, San Diego Co., CA at age 82, and was buried in Jul 1969 in Caldwell, Noble Co., OH, Olive Cemetery.

General Notes:
Arthur Clinton McKee

Problem: Was the date of marriage 14 Oct 1908 or 16 Oct 1908? CFA II, lists both.

4799 M i. Darl Clinton Mc_KEE was born on 25 Oct 1909 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH and died on 3 Aug 1918 at age 8.

4800 M ii. Ralph Verl Mc_KEE was born on 3 Jan 1911 and died on 15 May 1980 at age 69.

4801 F iii. Williann Eleanor Mc_KEE was born on 24 Dec 1912 in Barnesville, Belmont Co., OH.

4806 M viii. Lawrence Allen Mc_KEE was born on 1 Dec 1922 in Dudley, Noble Co., OH.

4807 M ix. Roland Lewis Mc_KEE was born on 25 Oct 1924 in Lake Mills, Winnebago Co., IA.

Blanche married Audibon PICKENPAUGH, son of John PICKENPAUGH and Minerva JONES,. Audibon was born in 1887 in Brook Twp., Noble Co., OH.

+ 4808 M i. Cary PICKENPAUGH was born on 5 Jan 1909 in Noble Co., OH, died on 1 Oct 1998 at age 89, and was buried in Oct 1998 in Caldwell, Noble Co., OH, Haskinsville Cemetery.

2947. Charles Edward HARRIS was born on 1 Nov 1887 in Morgan Co., OH, died on 12 Dec 1969 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH at age 82, and was buried in Dec 1969 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, Greenwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles Edward Harris

OCCUPATION: Worked in coal mines for several years. Later, he worked for The Mosaic Title Company, until he retired in Zanesville, OH.

CEMETERY: Charles and Minnie Harris and their sons, Raymond and Loren are all buried in the same plot at the Greenwood Cemetery, Zanesville, OH.

Charles married Minnie OSBORN, daughter of Frederick OSBORN and Salena ECHELBERRY, on 5 Mar 1913 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH. Minnie was born on 8 Jan 1892 in Blue Rock Twp., Muskingum Co., OH, died on 8 May 1897 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH at age 5, and was buried in May 1897 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, Greenwood Cemetery.

+ 4809 M i. Raymond Henry HARRIS was born on 25 Jun 1914 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, died on 18 Dec 1980 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH at age 66, and was buried in Dec 1980 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, Greenwood Cemetery.

+ 4810 M ii. Ralph William HARRIS was born on 13 Apr 1920 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH and died on 22 Dec 1984 in Muskingum Co., OH at age 64.

4811 M iii. Loren Evert HARRIS was born on 13 Sep 1923 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, died on 18 Aug 1926 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH at age 2, and was buried in Aug 1926 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, Greenwood Cemetery.

2962. Mary Melissa CONGER was born on 6 Aug 1881 in Washington Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 2 Oct 1965 in Butler, Butler Co., PA at age 84, and was buried in Oct 1965 in Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, Arlington National Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Melissa Conger

BIRTH: 6 Aug 1881, Washington Twp., Monroe Co., OH from birth record in possession of Robert V. Wood.

Mary married Albert WOOD, son of John WOOD and Mary Ann HOLMES, on 14 Apr 1900 in Columbiana Co., OH. Albert was born on 23 Mar 1881 in Chadderton, Oldham, Lancaster, England, died in Aug 1960 in Butler, Butler Co., PA at age 79, and was buried in Aug 1960 in Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, Arlington National Cemetery.

General Notes:
Albert Wood

AKA: Albert A. Wood. According to Robert V. Wood, Albert Wood didn't have a
middle name on his Birth Certificate.

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Was the date of birth, 21 Mar 1880 at Birmingham, England or as
reported by Robert V. Wood, 21 Mar 1881 at Chadderton, Lancaster county,
England? Robert V. Wood has a copy of the birth certificate which states:
Albert Wood was born on 23 March 1881 in Chadderton, registration district
Oldham, County of Lancaster, England.

MARRIAGE-PARENTS: Robert V. Wood states that the marriage record, 14 Apr 1900,
lists the names of Albert Wood's parents as: John Wood and Mary Ann Holmes.
Albert claimed to be 21 years of age. If he was born in 1881 he would have
been 19 years old.

+ 4812 M i. Norman Kenneth WOOD was born on 31 Aug 1901 in East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH, died on 21 May 1982 in Lakewood, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 80, and was buried on 24 May 1982 in Westminster, Orange Co., CA, Memorial Park.

4813 M ii. Alfred A. WOOD was born on 15 Mar 1903 in Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH and died about 1960 about age 57.

2963. Maud Ella May CONGER was born on 3 Sep 1884 in Nodaway Co., MO and died on 18 Nov 1971 in Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT at age 87.

General Notes:
Maud Ella May Conger

Problem: Was the surname of Maud's mother, Mackey or Mackery?

Maud married Albert Hence MARSHALL in Oct 1902 in Chester, Hancock Co., WV. Albert was born in West Virginia.

General Notes:
Albert Hence Marshall

AKA: Hence

Problem: Was the marriage in Oct 1902 or Nov 1902?

CENSUS: 1910, in Hancock Co., WV

4814 M i. Harry Gilbert MARSHALL was born in Mar 1903 in Chester, Hancock Co., WV and died in 1905 at age 2.

4815 F ii. Mary Elizabeth MARSHALL was born on 14 May 1905 in Chester, Hancock Co., WV and died on 1 Oct 1973 in Twodot, Wheatland Co., MT at age 68.

4816 F iii. Evelyn N. MARSHALL was born in Mar 1908 in Chester, Hancock Co., WV and died about 1917 in Harlowton, Wheatland Co., MT about age 9.

4817 M iv. Charles MARSHALL was born in Mar 1911 in Chester, Hancock Co., WV.

General Notes:
Ottice Anna Bell Conger

OCCUPATION: decorator and made pottery

RECOLLECTIONS: Letters from Ottice Conger Ridgely
29 Aug 1973 -- Joseph M. [Conger, my father] was born in 1861 and some time
after that my grandfather [Stephen Jackson Conger] joined the Union Army. He
was ill and home on furlough. Before he was fully recovered he started back to
join his company and died on the way. I have confirmation of this from the War
Records in Washington, DC. His name was Stephen Conger and he lived near
Marietta, OH.

When we lived in Warren, Ohio we met a Napoleon Conger, who said his cousin was
tracing the Conger family and he would let us know what she found out, but he
never did. We thought he must be related as he looked a lot likemy father. He
was a professor in the schools and later the head of a small college in the
South.

25 Jul 1974 -- Remember me? I bought the Conger Book last October and now that
I have time to read it thought I would let you know that I think you did a very
good job of compiling all of those records. At first it was just a jumble of
names. I read some and thought parts were interesting but I couldn't see how
it led any of us back to the first Belconger. I was just about to write you
and ask, then a few weeks ago I got it out again and started with with Stephen
1883 and worked back and found we went back to the first sone, John. Then I
traced your family and found yours was same as mine -- saw where yours branched
off.

Of course this is old stuff to you, but it is new to me and I found it very
interesting; am boring my family telling them about it. I think I wrote you
in the first letter about Lester C. from Ashland (Ohio). My father just said
he was a cousin and I presumed a first, but I see by the records his father
was a cousin to my father. I met him (Lester) in Ashland once, and he came
to Warren to my father's funeral in 1930.

In looking through the "BOOK" I happened to notice the name of Napoleon C.
I stopped to look and found he was the one I met in Warren. His wife, Gladys
Pelton had lived next door to us, and she was the principal of the school
my children attended the first year after we moved to Warren.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, page 151-152 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

Ottice married Charles Roscoe RIDGLEY, son of George RIDGLEY and Elizabeth STARKEY, on 25 Dec 1908 in Chester, Hancock Co., WV. Charles was born on 11 Aug 1887 in Irondale, Jefferson Co., OH, died on 23 Mar 1931 in Warren, Trumbull Co., OH at age 43, and was buried in Mar 1931 in Warren, Trumbull Co., OH.

+ 4823 M i. Maurice George RIDGLEY was born on 5 Feb 1910 in Chester, Hancock Co., WV.

+ 4824 M ii. Paul Ross RIDGLEY was born on 30 Jan 1912 in Weirton, Hancock Co., WV.

+ 4825 F iii. Elizabeth RIDGLEY was born on 2 Oct 1914 in Weirton, Hancock Co., WV and died on 7 Apr 1980 at age 65.

+ 4826 M iv. Charles Robert RIDGLEY was born on 10 Sep 1917 in Holliday's Cove, Hancock Co., WV.

+ 4827 F v. Gladys Virginia RIDGLEY was born on 12 Jul 1919 in Holliday's Cove, Hancock Co., WV.

+ 4828 F vi. Ottice May RIDGLEY was born on 29 Dec 1924 in Warren, Trumbull Co., OH.

2966. Ernest Otto SMITH was born on 30 Jan 1892 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 22 Jan 1975 in Weston, Lewis Co., WV at age 82.

Ernest married Mary Louvina LONGDON, daughter of Abraham LONGDON and Julia Ann LOWE, on 16 Aug 1916 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH. Mary was born on 23 Jul 1897 in Toronto, Jefferson Co., OH.

General Notes:
Mary Louvina Longdon

Problem: Was her middle name, Louvina or Louise? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists both in CFA II, p. 422-23.

+ 4831 F iii. Helen Maxine SMITH was born on 15 May 1921 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH.

4833 M v. Warren Bernard SMITH was born on 25 Jan 1928 and died on 10 Aug 1980 at age 52.

2974. Harley Ervin CONGER was born on 14 Jan 1903 in Dalzell, Washington Co., OH, died on 3 Dec 1979 in Wadsworth, Medina Co., OH at age 76, and was buried in Dec 1979 in Universalist Cemetery.

General Notes:
Harley Ervin Conger

SS Death Index: Harley Conger; b. 14 Jan 1903; issued: OH; d. Dec 1979;
last place of residence: OH; zipcode: 44281; SSN: 274-03-5877
Zipcode 44281 is Wadsworth, Medina, OH
Death Benefit Locality Wadsworth, Medina, OH 44281

Harley married Emma Frances SPIES on 21 Jun 1922. Emma was born on 12 Apr 1899 in Lower Salem, Washington Co., OH, died on 19 Feb 1969 in Lower Salem, Washington Co., OH at age 69, and was buried in Feb 1969 in Universalist Cemetery.

+ 4836 M i. Gerald Valentine CONGER was born on 28 Feb 1927 in Wadsworth, Medina Co., OH and died in Jan 1985 at age 57.

+ 4837 M ii. Harry James CONGER was born on 5 Apr 1935 in Wadsworth, Medina Co., OH.

2975. Nellie Leota CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1905 in Dalzell, Washington Co., OH and died on 31 Oct 1996 at age 91.

General Notes:
Nellie Leota Conger

AKA: Leota; Nellie "Leota" Conger, CFA II, p. 367

COMMENT: Robert Guilinger wrote: I believe Nellie Leota Conger, born 17 Aug 1905, in Dalzell, Washington Co., OH was named after my Aunt, Nellie Leota Guilinger, who died in 1904 in Washington Co., OH as the result of burns suffered in a stove oil explosion. Early in 1995, I wrote to my remaining aunt, 97 year old, Elizabeth Marie Guilinger Foust about this. My Aunt Bettie only vaguely remembers her sister, Nellie, as she was only 6 years old at the time of her death. However, she remembers that her mother (Margaret E. Conger) knew the Dearth family, including Olive Mae Dearth, the mother of Nellie Leota Conger. It was a custom in the early 1900's to name another child after one who had died. Usually it was done in the family; i.e., a cousin.
(Source: Written by Robert Guilinger, Dec 1995)

RELATIONSHIP: Nellie Leota Conger was the 4th cousin of Nellie Leota Guilinger. Their common ancestor was, David Conger Sr. who married, Mary (Darby) Green.

SSN:
Individual: Lunsford, Nellie
Social Security #: 272-62-5992
SS# issued in: Ohio
Birth date: Aug 17, 1905
Death date: Oct 31, 1996
ZIP Code of last known residence: 43050
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Mount Vernon, Ohio
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 9, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.147377.1]

Nellie married Okey Dale LUNSFORD, son of Lorenzo Dow LUNSFORD and Eliza Melissa MOOSE, on 29 Jun 1929 in Akron, Summit Co., OH. Okey was born on 6 Apr 1898 in Wingett Run, Washington Co., OH and died on 26 Jun 1968 in Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., OH at age 70.

General Notes:

SSN:
Individual: Lunsford, Okey
Social Security #: 296-01-8649
SS# issued in: Ohio
Birth date: Apr 6, 1898
Death date: Jun 1968
Residence code: Ohio
ZIP Code of last known residence: 43050
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Mount Vernon, Ohio
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 9, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.147377.59]

+ 4838 M i. Dale Edward LUNSFORD was born on 15 Apr 1930 in Dalzell, Washington Co., OH.

4839 M ii. Richard Delmar LUNSFORD was born on 7 Apr 1932 and died on 30 Nov 1932.

General Notes:
Lloyd Vernon Conger

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Lloyd Vernon Conger? If so, there is a
conflict on the date of birth and the date of death is known for the first
time.
Individual: Conger, Lloyd
Social Security #: 281-01-0881
Issued in: Ohio
Birth date: Nov 21, 1908
Death date: Jul 1984
Residence code: Ohio
ZIP Code of last known residence: 43050
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Mount Vernon, Ohio
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 43050
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Mount Vernon, Ohio
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 12, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54151.48]

Lloyd married Mae Elizabeth ROBBINS on 27 Apr 1929. Mae was born on 11 Jul 1909 in Wingett Run, Washington Co., OH.

2978. Cora Della CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1883 in Graysville, Monroe Co., OH, died on 25 May 1957 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH at age 74, and was buried in May 1957 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH, Ashland City Cemetery.

Cora married Ernest George HELMAN on 25 Apr 1906. Ernest was buried in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH, Ashland City Cemetery.

2980. Mary Viola CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1886 in Graysville, Monroe Co., OH and died on 4 Jul 1964 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH at age 77.

General Notes:
Edward Lewis Hammon

NAME-CONFLICT: Edward L. Hammon; Edward Lewis Hamman by Derick S. Hartshorn.

2983. Lester Otto CONGER was born on 9 Mar 1892 in Graysville, Monroe Co., OH and died on 16 Jul 1966 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH at age 74.

General Notes:
Lester Otto Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Jackson Conger and Luticia Alcena Hartshorn

OCCUPATION: Tool Dresser in oil fields; other job later in life.

RESIDENCES: Ashland, OH

MARRIAGE: 19 Mar 1912, according to Derick S. Hartshorn.

DEATH: 15 Jul 1933 as a result of an auto accident, according to Derick S. Hartshorn.

Problem: Was the date of death 15 Jul 1933 or 16 Jul 1933?

Lester married Jennie Ida BROCKWAY, daughter of Jesse Fay BROCKWAY and Artie KIRK, on 19 Mar 1912 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH. Jennie was born on 23 Jul 1893 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

+ 4847 M i. William Russell CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1912 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH and died on 4 Jun 1981 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX at age 68.

+ 4848 F ii. Helen Mae CONGER was born on 22 Mar 1918 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH.

+ 4849 F iii. Barbara Jean CONGER was born on 3 Feb 1931 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH.

+ 4850 M iv. Norman Ray CONGER was born on 9 Jun 1933 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH.

2989. Simeon William CONGER was born on 15 Jul 1900 in Ripley, Jackson Co., WV and died on 24 Jun 1988 at age 87.

General Notes:
Simeon William Conger

PARENTS: Samuel Conger and Hannah Piatt

RESIDENCES: Box 668, Dover, OH 44622

QUESTION: Is this the SSDI record of Simeon William Conger?
SS Death Index: Simon Conger; b. 15 Jul 1900; issued: OH; d. 24 Jun 1988;
last place of residence: Massilon, OH; zipcode: 44646; SSN: 294-01-0076

AKA: Probably called, William
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 211 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

Problem: Was the date of marriage, 4 Feb 1919 or as listed in CFA II, 6 Feb
1919?

Simeon married Nellie B. LOWE, daughter of James W. LOWE and Margaret Rosella NALLEY, about 6 Feb 1919. Nellie was born on 18 Oct 1900 and died on 20 Jul 1988 at age 87.

General Notes:
Nellie B. Lowe

SS Death Index: Nellie Conger; b. 18 Oct 1900; issued: OH; d. 20 Jul 1988;
last place of residence: Canton, OH; zipcode: 44710; SSN: 279-20-6828

+ 4854 M iv. Denzel Floyd CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1926 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH.

+ 4857 F vii. Betty CONGER was born on 24 Apr 1938 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
George William Maddox

SSN:
Individual: Maddox, George
Social Security #: 297-42-1640
SS# issued in: Ohio
Birth date: Oct 13, 1888
Death date: May 1976
Residence code: Ohio
ZIP Code of last known residence: 45784
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Vincent, Ohio
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 30, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.3166.161]

3012. Marie Rachel CONGER was born on 26 Aug 1904 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV, died on 30 Sep 1986 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 82, and was buried in Oct 1986 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Marie married George William WISE, son of Charles WISE and Nelle HILL, on 15 Jun 1921 in Ripley, Jackson Co., WV. George was born on 16 Nov 1900 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, died on 2 Jul 1938 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 37, and was buried on 2 Jul 1938 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

General Notes:
Geroge William Wise

MILITARY: U.S. Army 1915-1919, Mexico border with Pershing, AEF France in 1917, was a Stationary Fireman
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 455 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

4861 M ii. Donald Clyde WISE was born on 17 Aug 1924 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

General Notes:
Donald Clyde Wise

MILITARY: U.S. Marine Corps 1942-45, serving in the Marshall Island, Siapan-Tinian, Iwo Jima.

EDUCATION: Attended Marietta College [probably in Marietta, OH]

OCCUPATION: Worked for DuPont Plastics for 35 years, retired in 1985.

Donald married Sarah Madeline GILL, daughter of Jasper Franklin GILL and Mabel Virginia PADGETT, on 9 Mar 1946. Sarah was born on 14 Mar 1927 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

General Notes:
Lawrence Richard Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Lawrence
Social Security #: 234-16-2073
Issued in: West Virginia
Birth date: Feb 7, 1907
Death date: Oct 1977
Residence code: West Virginia
ZIP Code of last known residence: 25275
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Sandyville, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 12, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.190]

3015. Teddy Elias CONGER was born on 14 Apr 1912 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV, died on 24 May 1964 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 52, and was buried in May 1964 in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

General Notes:
Teddy Elias Conger

OCCUPATION: Industrial worker

RESIDENCES: Raised his family on a small farm

ORGANIZATIONS: Member Odd Fellows Lodge

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Strong member of Bethel Baptist Church

HEALTH_HISTORY: Became ill at the age of 44 and passed away at age 52.

Teddy married Alice T. WELLS, daughter of Jesse WELLS and Minnie GILPIN, on 14 Mar 1936 in Ripley, Jackson Co., WV. Alice was born on 12 Mar 1918 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV.

General Notes:
Alice T. Wells

RECOLLECTIONS: Son Paul wrote, "She was a perfect mother to us and wife to my father. A great cook and homemaker; member of Washington Homemakers Club - a real Christian woman."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 217 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

4864 F i. Roberta Marie CONGER was born on 19 Jan 1937 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV.

4865 F ii. Kathryn Alma CONGER was born on 15 Apr 1939 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV.

+ 4866 M iii. Gayle Paul CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1944 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

4867 F iv. Gloria Ann CONGER was born on 28 Oct 1952 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

3023. Cromer M. CONGER was born on 9 Apr 1898 in Jackson Co., WV and died in Mar 1978 in Wood Co., WV at age 79.

General Notes:
Cromer M. Conger

DEATH: Mar 1978
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Cromer
Social Security #: 234-03-7268
Issued in: West Virginia
Birth date: Apr 9, 1898
Death date: Mar 1978
Residence code: Ohio
ZIP Code of last known residence: 44216
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Clinton, Ohio
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 44216
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Clinton, Ohio
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 20, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54146.189]

Cromer married Viola Sue LOTT on 24 Dec 1918 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV. Viola was born on 16 May 1896 in Wood Co., WV and died on 27 Feb 1970 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 73.

4868 F i. Beulah G. CONGER was born on 4 Nov 1919 in Wood Co., WV, died on 5 Feb 1997 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 77, and was buried in Feb 1997 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, Sunset Memory Garden.

General Notes:
Beulah G. Conger

RESIDENCES: Beulah Deem of Route 3, Elizabeth, WV 26143

DEATH: 5 Feb 1997
(Source: SSDI)

BURIAL: Sunset Memory Garden, Parkersburg, WV

SSN:
Individual: Deem, Beulah
Social Security #: 236-20-6188
Issued in: West Virginia
Birth date: Nov 4, 1919
Death date: Feb 5, 1997
ZIP Code of last known residence: 26143
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Elizabeth, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 10, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.66312.88]

Beulah married William Harding DEEM on 15 May 1946. William was born in 1920.

+ 4869 F ii. Betty Lou CONGER was born on 31 May 1925 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, died on 6 Oct 1995 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 70, and was buried in Oct 1995 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, Sunset Memory Garden.

Estel married Joseph H. LIFE on 10 Aug 1918 in Wood Co., WV. Joseph was born on 10 May 1898 and died on 22 Feb 1985 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 86.

General Notes:
Joseph H. Life

SSN:
Individual: Life, Joseph
Social Security #: 234-03-7006
Issued in: West Virginia
Birth date: May 10, 1898
Death date: Feb 1985
Residence code: West Virginia
ZIP Code of last known residence: 26101
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Parkersburg, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Dec 8, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.10659.140]

3025. Nora Edith CONGER was born on 31 Aug 1902 in Jackson Co., WV, died on 24 Mar 1982 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 79, and was buried in Mar 1982 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Nora married Howard Ray HART. Howard was born on 29 Mar 1900, died on 16 Sep 1952 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 52, and was buried in Sep 1952 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

+ 4878 F i. Helen Juanita HART was born on 11 Aug 1926 in Wood Co., WV, died on 27 Feb 2000 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 73, and was buried in Feb 2000 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

4879 M ii. Howard Ray HART Jr. was born on 13 Feb 1929 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV and died on 24 Dec 1931 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 2.

3026. Oda CONGER was born on 17 Apr 1904 in Jackson Co., WV, died on 8 Dec 1987 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 83, and was buried in Dec 1987 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

General Notes:
Oda Conger

SSN:
Individual: Uppole, Oda
Social Security #: 232-62-3696
Issued in: West Virginia or North Carolina
Birth date: Apr 17, 1904
Death date: Dec 8, 1987
ZIP Code of last known residence: 26105
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Vienna, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Dec 8, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.127719.23]

Oda married Larry UPPOLE. Larry was born on 23 Jan 1902, died about 19 May 1980 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV about age 78, and was buried about May 1980 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

General Notes:
Larry Uppole

DEATH-CONFLICT: Was the date of death, 19 May 1980 as listed by Patricia Welden, or as listed in the SSDI, May 1986?

SSN:
Individual: Uppole, Larry
Social Security #: 234-03-7023
Issued in: West Virginia
Birth date: Jan 23, 1902
Death date: May 1986
Residence code: West Virginia
ZIP Code of last known residence: 26105
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Vienna, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Dec 8, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.127719.15]

3027. William Edward CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1906 in Jackson Co., WV, died on 21 Mar 1993 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 86, and was buried in Mar 1993 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

General Notes:
William Edward Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, William
Social Security #: 234-03-6864
Issued in: West Virginia
Birth date: Aug 17, 1906
Death date: Mar 21, 1993
ZIP Code of last known residence: 26101
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Parkersburg, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 20, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.123]

William married Hazel Hilda DAILEY on 13 Jun 1930. Hazel was born on 19 Jan 1915.

General Notes:
Hazel Hilda Dailey

NAME-COPNFLICT: Surname also listed as, Daily

+ 4888 F i. Alma Blanche CONGER was born on 26 Apr 1931 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

+ 4889 M ii. Kenneth Russell CONGER was born on 1 Feb 1933 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, died on 14 Jan 2000 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 66, and was buried in Jan 2000 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

4890 U iii. Jackie Louis CONGER was born on 8 Aug 1935 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV and died on 17 Aug 1935 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

4891 M iv. Donald Eugene CONGER was born on 20 Dec 1937 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV and died on 20 Dec 1937 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

3028. Dale E. CONGER Sr. was born on 6 Apr 1909 in Jackson Co., WV, died on 27 Oct 1968 in Vienna, Wood Co., WV at age 59, and was buried in Oct 1968 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

General Notes:
Dale E. Conger

OCCUPATION: Owned a service station

HOBBIES: Loved to hunt and fish

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Church of Christ

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Dale
Social Security #: 234-03-6883
SS# issued in: West Virginia
Birth date: Apr 6, 1909
Death date: Oct 1968
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 1, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48091.81]

DEATH-CONFLICT: Did he die in Vienna, WV or as listed by Pat Welden,
Parkersburg, WV?

Dale married Edith Virginia HAWKINS on 26 Jul 1953 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV. Edith was born on 3 Apr 1914.

Dale next married Anna Belle RANDOLPH, daughter of John Roy RANDOLPH and Maria WIRES, on 14 Jul 1926 in Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH. Anna was born on 4 Feb 1907 in Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV, died on 26 Jun 1978 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 71, and was buried in Jun 1978 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

General Notes:
Anna Belle Randolph

SPOUSE: Anna Belle Randolph was the 2nd wife of Dale E. Conger.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Lover of good works and seeks to serve the Lord. Church of
Christ.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Anna
Social Security #: 232-54-0506
SS# issued in: West Virginia or North Carolina
Birth date: Feb 4, 1907
Death date: Jun 1978
Residence code: West Virginia
ZIP Code of last known residence: 26101
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Parkersburg, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 1, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48090.58]

+ 4892 M i. Dale E. CONGER was born on 15 Apr 1927 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV and died on 14 Sep 1990 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 63.

4893 M ii. Eugene Lee CONGER was born on 29 Mar 1930 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, died on 2 Nov 2014 at age 84, and was buried in Nov 2014 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, Evergreen North Cemetery.

General Notes:
Eugene Lee Conger

PARENTS: Dale E. Conger, Sr. and Anna Belle Randolph

OCCUPATION: Buyer for Kauffman-Lattimer Wholesale Drug Company.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: From 20 Sep 1953 a minister of the Church of Christ.

RESIDENCES: 2311 1/2 Lynn Street; Parkersburg, WV 26101.

OBITUARY:
Eugene Lee Conger, 84, of Parkersburg, [WV] passed away Nov. 2, 2014.

He was born March 29, 1930, in Parkersburg, the son of the late Dale and Anna Belle Randolph Conger Sr.

He was a 1948 graduate of Parkersburg High School and had worked for Kauffman-Lattimer Wholesale Drug Company for 25 years. He began preaching Sept. 20, 1953, with his first sermons in Miami, Fla. He had preached for 143 congregations of the Church of Christ, and had served full time for the churches at Rockport, Sandyville, Mason, and Elizabeth. He had wrote many articles for three religious journals, The Bible Herald, The Gospel Truths, and The West Virginia Christian, as well as different newspapers including the Wirt County Journal. He had worked part-time with the Busch Funeral Home in Elizabeth for a time.

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Betty Bibbee of Vienna; one niece; one great-niece; and one great-nephew. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dale Conger Jr.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with Evangelist Don Cooper officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen North Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the funeral home.
(Source: Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.leavittfuneralhome.com, Parkersburg News and Sentinel)

3029. Joe CONGER was born on 8 Aug 1912 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV, died on 21 Apr 1979 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 66, and was buried in Apr 1979 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

General Notes:
Joe Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Joe Conger by Patricia Welden; Joseph Conger by others. Joe Conger in the SSDI.

OCCUPATION: Worked for Union Carbide

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Joe
Social Security #: 234-03-6782
Issued in: West Virginia
Birth date: Aug 8, 1912
Death date: Apr 1979
Residence code: West Virginia
ZIP Code of last known residence: 26101
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Parkersburg, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Dec 8, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.69]

Joe married Roberta Mae STEPHENS, daughter of Clarence STEPHENS and Cordelia ADAMS, on 30 Jun 1936 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV. Roberta was born on 25 May 1916 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV and died on 1 Feb 1994 in Slidell, St. Tammany Parish, LA at age 77.

General Notes:
Roberta Mae Stephens

AKA-ERROR: Stevens, which is in error, according to her daughter, Patricia
(Conger) Welden.

COMMENT: Not found on the SSDI

+ 4894 F i. Patricia Joan CONGER was born on 16 Mar 1941 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

+ 4895 M ii. Gary Lee CONGER was born on 30 Jan 1942 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

+ 4896 F iii. Linda Mae CONGER was born on 19 Feb 1944 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

Joe next married Edith Arline HARDESTY, daughter of Edgar HARDESTY and Mollie MAJOR, on 1 Jul 1948 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV. Edith was born on 29 Mar 1912 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, died on 1 Jan 2000 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 87, and was buried in Jan 2000 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

General Notes:
Edith Arline Hardesty

SPOUSE: Edith Arline Hardesty was the 2nd spouse of Joseph Conger.

CHILDREN: By a previous relationship she had two children: William Charles
McGregor, b. 10 Nov 1937 and Linda Arline McGregor, b. 31 Mar 1942.

Alma married Orval Floyd JONES. Orval was born on 5 Sep 1902 and died on 29 Nov 1980 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 78.

Opal married Everett ANDERSON. Everett was born in 1919 and died on 30 Aug 1969 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 50.

General Notes:
Everett Anderson

QUESTION-SSN: Is this the SSDI record for this Everett Anderson? If so, the date of birth is known.
Individual: Anderson, Everett
Social Security #: 232-28-1886
Issued in: West Virginia or North Carolina
Birth date: Jul 4, 1919
Death date: Aug 1969
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Dec 8, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.7407.29]

3032. Mabel Estelle CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1881 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, died on 4 Dec 1954 in Friday Harbor, San Juan, WA at age 73, and was buried in Dec 1954 in Friday Harbor, San Juan, WA, Valley Cemetery.

Mabel married Bert O. CAHAIL on 12 Apr 1898 in Stockton, Rooks Co., KS. Bert was born on 12 May 1875, died on 28 Feb 1955 in Friday Harbor, San Juan Co., WA at age 79, and was buried in Mar 1955 in San Juan Co., WA, San Juan Cemetery #1.

General Notes:
Bert O. Cahail

RESIDENCES: Of Iowa
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 711 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

4907 M ii. Kenneth Laurel CAHAIL was born on 6 Aug 1901 in Palco, Rooks Co., KS and died on 2 Oct 1930 in Seattle, King Co., WA at age 29.

4908 F iii. Imogene Dolores CAHAIL was born on 15 Jan 1904 in Olympia, Thurston Co., WA.

General Notes:
George B. Yount

DIVORCE: The marriage of George B. Yount and Imogene Dolores Cahail ended in divorce.

4909 M iv. Hubert Lloyd CAHAIL was born on 15 Jun 1907 in Friday Harbor, San Juan, WA.

3033. Warren Robert CONGER was born on 25 Jul 1883 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS and died on 20 Oct 1972 at age 89.

General Notes:
Warren Robert Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Sara Ella Combs

Birth: Batch #: H730701, Source Call #:
25 Jul 1883, Warren Robert Conger, Codell, Rooks, KS

OCCUPATION: Farmer most of his life

COMMENT: Loved his family. He enjoyed rodeos and horses. He loved reminiscing.

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Warren Robert Conger was Scout Master of the troop that went to the Centennial Jamboree in 1947. His troop stood as Honor Guard for the unveiling of the monument of "This Is The Place," erected at Immigration Canyon in Salt Lake City, UT. Lots were drawn to pull the ropes and this honor fell to Warren's youngest son, Leo Robert Conger and a Combs boy.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 43a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
Warren Robert Conger was the eldest son of David Conger and Sarah Ellen Combs. His father, David, was a pioneer farmer. Times were hard in those days. It was very difficult to support a family.

When Warren was about five years of age, David and the family moved to Ft. Sheridan, Wyoming. They traveled to Ft. Sheridan in covered wagons, along with David's father, Enos and his family. This was a frontier town at this time, surrounded by cattle ranches and Indians. Supplies were hauled into town on large freight wagons, with ten yoke of oxen pulling three freight wagons hooked together. They traveled near the place where Indians surrounded and massacred General Custer and his men.

David and Enos bought a livery stable and feed barn. They experienced many hard times and sickness at Ft. Sheridan. Warren Robert was sick with Mountain Fever. He recovered after a long illness, but had to learn to walk again. After many hardships, the women persuaded the men to sell their business and they returned to Plainville, Kansas, where their daughter, Edna Minnie, was born. Later they moved to Woodston, [KS] where Sherman Ray and Luella May were born.

The children attended school at Woodston and a few other schools near this area. The Woodston school was located near the Solomon River and near Medicine Creek. The boys used to swim, fish and hunt birds and rabbits in the river bottom area. They loved the great outdoors.

When Warren was about fifteen years of age, on 4 April 1899, his mother, Sarah Ella, died from lock-jaw poisioning. She was buried in the Woodston Cemetery. Her death had a definite impact on the family. The older boys found employment in ranching and farming. Warren helped a Henry Clemons on cattle drives into northern Kansas and Nebraska. He followed the trade of farm-hand and ranch worker and became skilled in blacksmithing and carpentry work. He lived and worked in Codell, Plainville, Woodston, Hays City, Kansas and surrounding areas.

All the family loved music. Warren had a tenor voice and enjoyed singing. As a young man, he attended the dances as a square dance caller. He was nimble on his feet and was often called on to entertain at dances with song and tap dancing. He was fast on his feet, winning many matched races. He could run a hundred yards in ten seconds.

In the spring of 1909, Warren went to Friday Harbor, Washington, to visit his sisters, Mabel and Edna. He returned from Friday Harbor and stopped off at a place called Tremonton, Utah. Here he visited with the family of Joseph Albert Frazier and wife, Elizabeth Jane Hall and their daughter Adna. He knew Adna as a child when the Frazier family lived at Palco, Rooks county, Kansas. Warren and Adna were married in Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah, on 31 Dec 1909. They first lived at Colliston, Utah, where Warren worked for Claude Jensen on the farm. By 1916 he had saved enough money to purchase a farm southwest of Tremonton, which became the "Home Site" where they raised their family of eight boys and three girls. All grew up and married except one boy that died as an infant.

The first years, especially from 1917 thru 1924, were difficult years. The land needed improvements and leveling. Prices were low as a result of the depression following the First World War. In order to make money to support his large family Warren bought cattle and hogs which he butchered and sold to neighbors and families close around the city area. Warren was in debt at this time; most everyone was, but he said, "If a man is honest, he will always try to pay his debts." He worked and saved until he paid them, and tried hard to never default on anyone.

The years following the First World War saw the family grow. Several had married. They were a close knit family and enjoyed each other's company very much. All enjoyed music and several played different instruments. They tried to always gather each week at the home place to play and sing and have their good times.

When the Second World War came, the five older boys served their country. At the close of this war two boys remained in the service, Warren Edgar in the U.S. Air Force and Harold Sherman in the U.S. Navy. Warren Robert's home was always open to men in the service.

Warren Robert and all his family became members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. During the year of 1947, Warren served as Scoutmaster of the troop which went to the Centennial Jamboree. It was at this time that the "This Is the Place" monument was erected at the mouth of Immigration Canyon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Warren's troops won camp honors this year and they were selected to unveil the monument. They stood as Honor Guard. Two boys were chosen from this group to pull the ropes that unveiled the monument. Warren had the boys draw lots to see who had this honor. His youngest twin son, Leo Robert, pulled one, and a Coombs boy pulled the other. Warren was very proud and happy to serve in this calling.

The Korean War followed the Second World War and the twins, the youngest sons, Leo Robert and Leon Herbert, were in this war together; also Warren Edgar and Harold Sherman, who had remained in the service. At the close of the Korean War, all of the boys returned home safely.

Shortly after this time, Mother Adna took sick and died 23 Mar 1954, following surgery for the removal of a malignant tumor on the brain. She died in the St. Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City. This loss was felt deeply by all who knew her. She had great kindness and affection for her family and friends. Years following found Warren a despondent and bewildered man. The loss of his dear wife was almost more than he could adjust to. He finally traveled and visited among his married children, helping many times in the best way he could. On 10 November 1954 he married a sister-in-law of Adna's, Elizabeth Cooke Frazier. They traveled and enjoyed life together, but a separation came.

Warren continued on travelling among his children; living with his son, Warren Edgar and wife, Ruth and family; a great length of time with daughter, Ione, and husband, Wayne Larsen and family; with daughter Ara and husband, Roger Nielson and family. Ara and Roger Neilson purchased the "W.R. Conger homeplace." Warren wanted once again to be back home, to the place he dearly loved. He lived quite some time with Ada and her family. All dearly loved their father, and have done all they could to make his last years as pleasant as possible.

Warren Robert, in 1972 [when this was written], was eighty-eight years of age; a High Priest in the Melchizedek Priesthood in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is proud of his family and has a numerous posterity. He loved and cared for each and every one. He always believed a man should be completely honest with everyone, and that a man's word should be as good as his bond.
(Compiled by his son, Warren Edgar Conger and wife, Ruth Christensen Conger)
(Source: The Conger Family of America I, p. 500a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, W.
Social Security #: 528-50-6363
Issued in: Utah
Birth date: Jul 25, 1883
Death date: Oct 1972
Residence code: Utah
ZIP Code of last known residence: 84337
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Tremonton, Utah
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.57]

Warren married Adna FRAZIER, daughter of Joseph Albert FRAZIER and Elizabeth Jane HALL, on 31 Dec 1909 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT. Adna was born on 18 Feb 1888 in Lebanon, Smith Co., KS, died on 23 Mar 1954 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT at age 66, and was buried in Mar 1954 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
Adna Frazier

COMMENT: Truly a mother to all. Her family always came first.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: She and her family joined the Latter-day Saints in 1939. As Visiting Teacher in the Relief Society she spent time visiting the sick and needy.

+ 4911 M i. Warren Edgar CONGER was born on 3 Oct 1910 in Collinston, Box Elder Co., UT.

+ 4912 F ii. Ione CONGER was born on 2 Mar 1912 in Collinston, Box Elder Co., UT.

4913 M iii. Infant CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1913 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
Infant Conger

PARENTS: Warren Robert Conger and Adna Frazier

COMMENT-DEATH: It is not known how long this baby boy lived.

+ 4914 M iv. Arthur Buel CONGER was born on 31 Aug 1914 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT, died on 22 Sep 1962 in Hyrum, Cache Co., UT at age 48, and was buried in Sep 1962 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT, Riverview Cemetery.

+ 4915 M v. Harold Sherman CONGER was born on 13 Oct 1916 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT and died on 25 Dec 1988 at age 72.

+ 4916 M vi. Orval Keith CONGER was born on 6 Nov 1918 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT and died on 24 Feb 1990 at age 71.

+ 4917 M vii. Lisle Murray CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1921 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT and died in 1977 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT at age 56.

+ 4918 F viii. Ara CONGER was born on 4 Mar 1923 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

+ 4919 F ix. Merle CONGER was born on 10 Mar 1925 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

+ 4920 M x. Leo Robert CONGER was born on 2 Apr 1930 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT and died on 11 May 1985 in Edmonds, Snohomish Co., WA at age 55.

+ 4921 M xi. Leon Herbert CONGER was born on 2 Apr 1930 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Cooke

AKA: Mrs. Elizabeth (Cooke) Frazier,

SPOUSE: 2nd wife of Warren Robert Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Sister-in-law of Adna Frazier, who was the first wife of Warren Robert Conger.

3035. Harvey Willis CONGER was born on 9 Jun 1888 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, died on 23 Feb 1960 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX at age 71, and was buried in Feb 1960 in Fort Stockton, Pecos Co., TX, East Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Harvey Willis Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Sara Ella Combs

Birth: Batch #: 446352, Source Call #:
9 Jun 1888, Harvey Walter Conger, Codell, Rooks, Kansas

Problem: Was his middle name, Walter or Willis?

Harvey married Roxie Elvia OVERHOLSER, daughter of James Newton OVERHOLSER and Susan DELL, on 30 Jan 1910 in Salina, Saline Co., KS. Roxie was born on 18 Jan 1890 in Perkins, Oklahoma Co., OK, died on 20 Mar 1952 in Fort Stockton, Pecos Co., TX at age 62, and was buried in Mar 1952 in Fort Stockton, Pecos Co., TX, East Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Roxie Elvia Overholser

NAME-CONFLICT: Roxie Elvira Overholser (CFA II, p. 702)

+ 4922 F i. Lola Irene CONGER was born on 7 Apr 1913 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT and died on 28 Sep 1989 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM at age 76.

+ 4923 M ii. Leo Arnold CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1914 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT and died on 1 Mar 1989 in Canyon Lake, Comal Co., TX at age 74.

+ 4924 M iii. James Leslie CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1916 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
Edna Minnie Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Sara Ella Combs

Birth: Batch #: 8624701, Sheet #: 76, Source Call #: 1396243
7 Mar 1891, Edna Minnie Conger, Plainville, Rooks, KS

Edna married George Frederick TROTT, son of William Francis TROTT and Susan Elizabeth GILMORE, on 22 Nov 1911 in Seattle, King Co., WA. George was born on 14 Jan 1886 and died on 23 Apr 1949 in Auburn, King Co., WA at age 63.

4925 F i. Eleanor Julia TROTT was born on 25 May 1917 in Auburn, King Co., WA.

3037. Sherman Rodney CONGER was born on 9 Sep 1894 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS, died on 11 May 1951 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT at age 56, and was buried in May 1951 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT, Riverview Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sherman Rodney Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Sara Ella Combs

Birth: Batch #: 446352, Source Call #:
9 Sep 1894, Sherman Rodney Conger, Woodston, Rooks, Kansas

Sherman married Anna Gertrude CROZIER, daughter of William Perry CROZIER and Sadie BEUTENBACH, on 22 Jan 1920 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT. Anna was born on 12 Feb 1899 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT, died on 6 May 1963 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT at age 64, and was buried in May 1963 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT, Riverview Cemetery.

General Notes:
Anna Gertrude Crozier

SPOUSE: Anna Gertrude Crozier was first married to Riley E. Roberts, whom she married 28 Dec 1917. He died before the birth of his daughter, Gertrude Ann, 17 Jul 1918.

SS Death Index: Anna Conger; b. 12 Feb 1899; issued: UT; d. May 1963;
last place of residence: UT; zipcode: ; SSN: 528-48-1279

+ 4927 M i. Ray Leon CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1920 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT and died on 24 Jul 1995 at age 74.

+ 4928 M ii. Harry William CONGER was born on 18 Dec 1921 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT and died on 28 Jan 1996 at age 74.

+ 4929 M iii. Jay S. CONGER was born on 1 Nov 1923 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT and died in Aug 1984 at age 60.

+ 4930 F iv. Flo Jeanne CONGER was born on 6 Jun 1925 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

4931 M v. Wesley Sherman CONGER was born on 22 Mar 1928 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

+ 4932 M vi. Daryl Reid CONGER was born on 6 May 1931 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT, died on 10 Jan 2011 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT at age 79, and was buried on 17 Jan 2011 in South Ogden, Weber Co., UT, Lindquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch.

4933 F vii. Clara Ann CONGER was born on 25 Nov in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

+ 4934 F viii. Edna Gay CONGER was born on 18 Jun 1936 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

3038. Louella May CONGER was born on 7 Feb 1896 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS and died on 31 Dec 1981 in Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., WY at age 85.

General Notes:
Louella May Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Sara Ella Combs

Problem: Was her first name, Lovella, Louella or Luella? Luella May in CFA II, p. 706.

Birth: Batch #: 8624701, Sheet #: 76, Source Call #: 1396243
7 Feb 1896, Louella May Conger, Woodston, Rooks, Iowa

Problem: Where was she born? In CFA II, p. 706 the birth place is given as, Rock Springs, WY.

Louella married Andrew Coral HAWKS on 11 Nov 1916. Andrew was born on 20 Jul 1888 in Jonesville, Lee, VA, died on 22 Mar 1958 in Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., WY at age 69, and was buried in Mar 1958 in Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., WY.

4936 F ii. Vaun HAWKS was born on 25 Dec 1919 and died on 14 Apr 1962 at age 42.

4939 M v. Eugene HAWKS was born on 15 Jun 1926 and died on 9 Sep 1968 at age 42.

3040. Enos Woodford CONGER was born on 15 Feb 1904 in Stockton, Rooks Co., KS, died on 17 Nov 1975 in Price, Carbon Co., UT at age 71, and was buried on 20 Nov 1975 in Price, Carbon Co., UT, Price Cemetery.

General Notes:
Enos Woodford Conger

Problem: Was he born at Stockton, KS or Woodston, KS as listed by Maxine Crowell Leonard? Or at Codell, KS as listed in CFA II, p. 699? Or at Woodston, KS as listed on p. 91 of CFA II?

Birth: Batch #: 7924207, Sheet #: 01, Source Call #: 1260589
15 Feb 1904, Enos Woodford Conger, Stockton, Rooks, Kansas

Problem: Was the date of birth, 19 Feb 1903 or 15 Feb 1903, or 15 Feb 1904 as listed in CFA II, p. 699 and the above reference?

Problem: Middle name, Woodruff, p. 699 of CFA II.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Enos
Social Security #: 530-09-5914
SS# issued in: Nevada
Birth date: Feb 15, 1904
Death date: Nov 1975
Residence code: Utah
ZIP Code of last known residence: 84501
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Price, Utah
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 2, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48092.67]

Enos married Pearl Christine GROVES, daughter of Charles M. GROVES and Lillian WOODS,. Pearl was born on 4 Jan 1905 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

+ 4946 F i. Carol May CONGER was born on 2 Jun 1924 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

+ 4947 M ii. Robert Enos CONGER was born on 4 Jul 1928 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

General Notes:
Mable Barnett Colton

SPOUSE: Mable Barnett Colton was the 2nd wife of Enos Woodford Conger.

QUESTION: Was her maiden surname, Barnett?

Problem: Listed as Mable in CFA I. Listed as Mabel in CFA II, p. 699

General Notes:
Fern Darillda Conger

OCCUPATION: Worked at the Grayson store in Ogden, UT

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: A hard worker and well-liked.

Fern married William Russell HALL, son of Selim Y. CAMPBELL and Minnie J. RUSSELL, on 7 Sep 1923 in Malad, Oneida Co., ID. William was born on 4 Jun 1902 in Garland, Box Elder Co., UT and died in 1965 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT at age 63.

General Notes:
William Russell Hall

PARENTS-ADOPTION: The parents of William Russell Hall were Selim Y. Campbell and Minnie J. Russell. They died when he was young. He was adopted by Mark and Phoebe Hall.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 744 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DIVORCE: The marriage of William Russell Hall and Fern Conger ended in divorce.

3043. Ernest Ray CONGER was born on 20 Sep 1910 in Hill City, Graham Co., KS and died in Jun 1977 at age 66.

General Notes:
Ernest Ray Conger

AKA: Ernie

Birth: Batch #: T902360, Source Call #: 0883482
20 Sep 1910, Ernie Ray Conger, Hill City, Graham, Kansas

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Ernie
Social Security #: 529-03-3575
SS# issued in: Utah
Birth date: Sep 20, 1910
Death date: Jun 1977
Residence code: Utah
ZIP Code of last known residence: 84337
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Tremonton, Utah
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 84337
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Tremonton, Utah
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 2, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48092.76]

Ernest married Merle Agnes ANDERSON, daughter of Hans Leo ANDERSON and Hazel Mary TRACY, on 15 May 1933 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT. Merle was born on 13 Jul 1913 in Bothwell, Box Elder Co., UT and died on 8 Jan 1991 at age 77.

General Notes:
Merle Agnes Anderson

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Merle
Social Security #: 529-09-5564
SS# issued in: Utah
Birth date: Jul 13, 1913
Death date: Jan 8, 1991
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 2, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48095.199]

4955 F i. Connie Jean CONGER was born on 28 Jul 1934 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

+ 4956 M ii. Gary Ray CONGER was born on 13 Aug 1936 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

4957 F iii. Jolene CONGER was born on 13 Apr 1938 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

4958 M iv. David Tracy CONGER was born on 14 Apr 1942 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

3056. Lois Lydia CONGER was born on 12 Oct 1897 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA and died in Mar 1977 at age 79.

General Notes:
Lois Lydia Conger

SSN:
Individual: Howat, Lois
Social Security #: 512-40-0476
SS# issued in: Kansas
Birth date: Oct 12, 1897
Death date: Mar 1977
Residence code: Kansas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 67672
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Wa Keeney, Kansas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 30, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.113195.51]

Lois married Worden Roy HOWAT, son of Richard HOWAT and Nettie GATES, on 3 Nov 1924 in Alma, Harlan Co., NE. Worden was born on 13 Feb 1892 in Haren, Reno Co., KS and died in Oct 1975 at age 83.

General Notes:
Worden Roy Howat

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: The Howats were Presbyterians and the Congers were Quakers.
(Source: The Conger Family of America I, p. 750 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

SSN:
Individual: Howat, Worden
Social Security #: 513-26-1451
SS# issued in: Kansas
Birth date: Feb 13, 1892
Death date: Oct 1975
Residence code: Kansas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 67672
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Wa Keeney, Kansas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 30, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.113195.107]

4960 F i. Mona Laurette HOWAT was born on 30 Sep 1925 in Plainville, Rooks Co., KS.

3065. Carl J. CONGER was born on 23 Jul 1901 in Richland Twp., Keokuk Co., IA.

General Notes:
Carl J. Conger

Problem: Was his middle initial, "J." or "P."?

RESIDENCES: Packwood, IA 52580

RESIDENCES: As of Jan 1998, Fairfield, IA

Carl married Mary Luella BAKER, daughter of Samuel T. BAKER and Edith M. DAVIS, on 29 Sep 1922 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA. Mary was born on 28 Jun 1902 in Wapello Co., IA and died before Jan 1998.

+ 4962 F ii. Margaret Lucille CONGER was born on 16 Apr 1926 in Hedrick, Keokuk Co., IA and died on 14 Jan 1998 in Martinsburg, Keokuk Co., IA at age 71.

+ 4963 F iii. Carolyn Jean CONGER was born on 23 Jun 1930 in Jefferson Co., IA.

+ 4964 F iv. Marilyn Joan CONGER was born on 23 Jun 1930 in Jefferson Co., IA.

3081. Sylvia Dean HAMILTON was born on 18 Oct 1876 in Ohio and died on 1 Jul 1964 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK at age 87.

Sylvia married John Hamilton DREW on 30 Apr 1913 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.

General Notes:
John Hamilton Drew

QUESTION: Was his middle name really, Hamilton, the same as his wife's maiden surname?

BIOGRAPHY: John Hamilton Drew of Tampa, FL was a prominent builder and civic leader. He promoted and pioneered aviation in Florida and Drew Field in Tampa was built by him.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 744 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 4965 M i. Jerome Hamilton DREW was born on 18 Nov 1915 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.

3088. Margaret Jane AGIN was born on 22 Oct 1878 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, died on 4 Jul 1923 in Nr. Fixer, Lee Co., KY at age 44, and was buried on 7 Jul 1923 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., IL.

General Notes:
Margaret Jane Agin

AKA: Maggie

RELATIONSHIP-RESEARCHER: Margaret Jane Agin was the grandmother of reseacher, Barbara Witt.

Margaret married John Wilson CRAWFORD, son of Allen CRAWFORD and Sarah KISER, on 9 Nov 1902 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH.

4967 F i. Dora Lena CRAWFORD was born on 10 Jun 1899 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 24 Feb 1981 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO at age 81.

4968 F ii. Marie CRAWFORD was born on 29 Jun 1903 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 25 Dec 1995 in Beattyville, Lee Co., KY at age 92.

4969 M iii. Earl CRAWFORD was born on 6 Jun 1905 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 1 Oct 1989 in Stafford, Stafford Co., KS at age 84.

4970 M iv. Clarence CRAWFORD was born on 6 Mar 1907 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 11 May 1983 in Stafford, Stafford Co., KS at age 76.

4971 F v. Goldie CRAWFORD was born on 21 Jan 1909 in Ohio and died on 16 Jun 1995 in Grandview, Jackson Co., MO at age 86.

4972 F vi. Elma CRAWFORD was born on 20 Oct 1911 in Birds, Lawrence Co., IL and died on 29 Mar 1998 in Bloomington, San Bernardino Co., CA at age 86.

4973 F vii. Zelma CRAWFORD was born on 20 Oct 1911 in Birds, Lawrence Co., IL and died on 21 Jun 1993 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO at age 81.

4974 M viii. Ralph CRAWFORD was born on 16 Oct 1913 in Illinois and died on 29 Mar 1993 at age 79.

4975 F ix. Ruby CRAWFORD was born on 5 Jan 1916 in Illinois and died on 7 Nov 1961 at age 45.

3093. Mary A. CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1874 in West Virginia, died on 9 May 1904 in Chislefinger Ridge, Wetzel Co., WV at age 30, and was buried in May 1904 in Porters Falls, Wetzel Co., WV, Mt. Olive Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary A. Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 3 Mar 1874 or Mar 1875?

AKA: Called, Molly

BIRTH: Chislefinger Ridge, Wetzel Co., WV.

CEMETERY: Mt. Olive Cemetery, Chiselfinger Ridge, Porters Falls, WV

Mary married John Brice WHITEMAN, son of Josiah WHITEMAN and Melissa Jane BROOKOVER, in 1890. John was born on 21 Feb 1861 in Wetzel Co., VA/WV, died on 9 Jul 1944 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV at age 83, and was buried in Jul 1944 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV, Northview Cemetery.

General Notes:
Fernando Elwood Drum

AKA: According to Betty Cronin he went by Elwood. Elwood in the 1880 census of Monroe Co., OH.

MARRIAGE: Fernando E. Drum, age 19, son of Philip H. Drum married Catherine Wood on 19 Jan 1894 at Monroe Co., OH.
(Source: Monroe County, Ohio Marriages 1867-1917 - furnished by Dr. Samuel B. Hackney)

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1931, Woodsfield, OH

General Notes:
Catherine Wood

PROBLEM: According to Betty Cronin her first name was, Catherine, rather than
Sarah.

AKA: Sarah Catherine Wood

General Notes:
Zella Wilkinson

QUESTION: Is this SSDI record for Zella (Wilkinson) Drum? If so the date of
birth and death is known.
SSN:
Individual: Drum, Zella
Social Security #: 548-21-7019
Issued in: California
Birth date: Oct 14, 1897
Death date: Nov 1974
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 93420
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Arroyo Grande, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jun 12, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.73874.122]

+ 4989 M iv. Raymond Elwood DRUM was born on 27 Apr 1908 and died on 15 Oct 1987 at age 79.

General Notes:
Clara Effa Drum

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1931, Mrs. Fred Keylor of Woodsfield, OH.

Clara married Frederick Clemence KEYLOR, son of Franklin Pierce KEYLOR and Mary Elizabeth DENBOW, on 26 Oct 1906 in Monroe Co., OH. Frederick was born on 27 May 1886 and died on 6 Mar 1963 at age 76.

General Notes:
Frederick Clemence Keylor

AKA: Fred Keylor

MARRIAGE: Fred Keylor (Koehler) and Clara E. Drum, age 20, daughter of Philip H. and Mary Drum were married on 26 Oct 1906 at Monroe Co., OH
(Source: Monroe County, Ohio Marriages 1867-1917 - furnished by Dr. Samuel B. Hackney)

4991 F ii. Mary Martha Lea KEYLOR was born on 3 Jun 1911 and died on 31 May 1988 at age 76.

Mary next married Reginald Heber LATTA Dr., son of Allen Forest LATTA and Mary L. NEUHART,. Reginald was born on 23 Jul 1893 and died on 18 Jan 1957 at age 63.

General Notes:
Reginald Heber Latta

BIOGRAPHY:
Reginald Heber Latta was named after the British hymn writer, Reginald Heber (1783-1826), who wrote the hymn "Holy Holy Holy," as listed on page 50 of the "Beginners Choir Songbook" which belonged to my grandmother, Effie (Schaub) Latta.

Jan Edith Latta wrote in 1999, "Uncle Doc (Allen Latta) and his wife Mary were divorced about the time Heber was through college and maybe medical school. Heber started practice in Graysville, Ohio. Uncle Doc moved to Caldwell, Ohio and started a new practice. Heber and his mother and Heber's different wives lived in the house Uncle Doc built, and his office was next door in a small building.

[A note in a volume belonging to the Monroe County Genealogical Society, p. 4l7, says regarding Graysville, "In the l940's the population dropped to l70. At that time the town had one physician, Dr. Latta, and two stores were still in operation."]
(Source: Written by Betty Latta Kitchen, shared on the Monroe County Chapter of OGS website.)

+ 4992 M iii. Thomas Welda KEYLOR was born on 21 May 1918 and died on 26 Feb 1983 at age 64.

General Notes:
Thomas Edward Drum

OCCUPATION: Operated the Ford agency in Woodsfield, OH

DEATH: According to Betty Cronin he lived to be 94 years old.

CHILDREN: They had twins, a boy and a girl. They also had another daughter.

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1931, Woodsfield, OH

QUESTION: Is this the SSDI record for Thomas Edward Drum? If so, the date of
birth and death is known.
SSN:
Individual: Drum, Thomas
Social Security #: 291-30-5318
Issued in: Ohio
Birth date: Oct 23, 1888
Death date: May 1983
Residence code: Florida
ZIP Code of last known residence: 33528
As of April 1997, this ZIP Code was not in use by the U.S. Postal Service. The
following primary location may have once been associated with this ZIP Code or
may be in the same general geographic region of the U.S. It is also possible
that the Social Security Administration had the wrong ZIP Code listed for this
person.
Dunedin, Florida
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jun 12, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.73874.12]

General Notes:
Josephine Griffen

QUESTION: Is this the SSDI record for Josephine (Griffen) Drum? If so, the date of birth and death is known.
SSN:
Individual: Drum, Josephine
Social Security #: 278-42-4939
Issued in: Ohio
Birth date: Aug 16, 1894
Death date: Jan 1982
Residence code: Florida
ZIP Code of last known residence: 33528
As of April 1997, this ZIP Code was not in use by the U.S. Postal Service. The
following primary location may have once been associated with this ZIP Code or
may be in the same general geographic region of the U.S. It is also possible
that
the Social Security Administration had the wrong ZIP Code listed for this
person.
Dunedin, Florida
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jun 12, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.73871.156]

General Notes:
Arlie May Drum

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1931, Mrs. Guy Roth of Woodsfield, Route 5, OH

Arlie married Guy E. ROTH on 16 Jan 1915 in Monroe Co., OH. Guy was born about 1896.

General Notes:
Guy E. Roth

Problem: Was the first name Guy, Cooy or Couy?

MARRIAGE: Arlie May Drum, age 19, daughter of P.H. and Mary L. Drum and Guy E. Roth, age 19 were married on 16 Jan 1915 at Monroe Co., OH.
(Source: Monroe County, Ohio Marriage 1867-1917 - furnished by Dr. Samuel B. Hackney)

CHILDREND: Had 6 boys, one was killed in war. Names may have been: Lloyd, Ralph, Virgil and Kenny.

3104. John Wesley CONGER was born on 21 Dec 1887 in Jackson Co., WV, died on 12 Aug 1965 in East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH at age 77, and was buried in Aug 1965 in Rogers, Columbiana Co., OH, Clarkson Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Wesley Conger

OCCUPATION: farmer; steelworker

CEMETERY: The Clarkson Cemetery is located near Rogers, OH

SS Death Index: John Conger; b. 21 Dec 1887; issued: OH; d. Aug 1965;
last place of residence: ; zipcode: ; SSN: 297-07-8339

John married Lily Blanche GIVENS, daughter of John GIVENS and Margaret HUPP,. Lily was born on 25 Dec 1894 in Jackson Co., WV and died on 7 Jun 1955 in East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH at age 60.

5001 F i. Freda Pearl CONGER was born on 26 Mar 1912 in Jackson Co., WV and died on 4 Jul 1956 at age 44.

5003 F iii. Eldena Faith CONGER was born on 15 May 1917 in Windy, Wirt Co., WV.

5004 F iv. Mary Marguerite CONGER was born on 27 Apr 1920 in Columbiana Co., OH.

+ 5005 M v. Elbert Durwood CONGER was born on 11 Apr 1923 in Rogers, Columbiana Co., OH, died on 12 Feb 1968 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA at age 44, and was buried in Feb 1968 in Rogers, Columbiana Co., OH, Clarkson Cemetery.

5006 F vi. Betty Lou CONGER was born on 13 Jan 1928 in Columbiana Co., OH and died in 1936 at age 8.

5007 M vii. Richard Keith CONGER was born about 1930 in Columbiana Co., OH and died in 1936 about age 6.

General Notes:
Donald LeRoy Conger

QUESTION: Donald LeRoy Conger may have never married.

3106. Joseph Cleveland CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1892 in Wiseburg, Jackson Co., WV and died in Jan 1985 at age 92.

General Notes:
Joseph Cleveland Conger

PARENTS: Gershom Conger and Nancy Lockhart

OCCUPATION: Farmer

RESIDENCES: Lived at Elizabeth, WV

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Joseph
Social Security #: 235-16-3185
Issued in: West Virginia
Birth date: Dec 25, 1892
Death date: Jan 1985
Residence code: West Virginia
ZIP Code of last known residence: 26101
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Parkersburg, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.116]

Joseph married Almira Janette SHEERS, daughter of Jacob SHEERS and Lucy Ann BOWER, on 27 Sep 1919. Almira was born on 20 Mar 1899 in Windy, Jackson Co., WV, died on 8 Jul 1954 in Windy, Jackson Co., WV at age 55, and was buried in Jul 1954 in Limestone, Wood Co., WV.

General Notes:
Almira Janette Sheers

AKA: Alma Janette Sheets in CFA I. Almira Janette Sheers in CFA II, p. 150

5009 M i. Lionel Gibson CONGER was born on 5 Dec 1920 in Lockhart, Jackson Co., WV and died on 12 Jul 1921.

+ 5010 F ii. Lillian Rose CONGER was born on 7 May 1922 in Lockhart, Jackson Co., WV and died before Jan 2000.

5011 M iii. Darrell Freeman CONGER was born on 8 May 1935 in Wirt Co., WV and died on 3 Jan 2000 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 64.

General Notes:
Darrell Freeman Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Was he born in Parkersburg, WV or as stated in his obituary, Wirt Co., WV.

RESEARCHER: According to Dale F. Miller, Yoho family researcher, he sometimes asked Darrell Conger to do research for him in Parkersburg, WV.

MILITARY: U.S. Army Veteran

OBITUARY: Darrel F. Conger Darrel [sic, Darrell] F. Conger, 64, of Parkersburg [WV] died Jan 4, [sic, should read, 3rd] 2000 at his residence.

He was born in Wirt County and was a U. S. Army Veteran.

Survivors include one nephew, Gerald Moore of Sistersville; and one niece, Bonnye Moore Sholmire of Charlotte, N. C.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Lillian Conger Moore; and one infant sister.

There will be no services. Arrangements by Lambert-Tateman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg.
(Source: The Parkersburg Sentinel, Parkersburg, WV, Thursday, January 6, 2000 - furnished by Dale E. Miller)

DEATH-COMMENT: This is a note [about the death] written by a Dan Huddleston; I was looking for this message. I had heard that the man who "lived' at the Wood County Records Room had died. I knew immediately who they were talking about, and I'm sure anyone else who had been up there too, even if they never knew his name. I had been up there 7 or 8 times over the last 8 years, and written him another 10 times. He knew more about the records there than some of the younger clerks. He helped everyone whether you offered him any money or not, whether you knew anything about Wood County or not, or had ever been to a courthouse before. He helped everyone from teenagers looking for grandma to grandmas doing research. He always had ideas on how to find the information you needed even when the record wasn't there. Research in Wood County will never be the same, even if the records are still there.

Just one of many he helped, thank you Darrell.
(Furnished by Dale E. Miller)

QUESTION: Did Darrell Freeman Conger ever publish the results of his Conger genealogy research? If so, where can a copy be found?

3111. Jess Arthur LINDSAY was born on 1 Feb 1894 in Wilderville, Josephine Co., OR and died in Aug 1969 at age 75.

General Notes:
Jess Arthur Lindsay

SSN:
Individual: Lindsay, Jess
Social Security #: 543-07-3047
SS# issued in: Oregon
Birth date: Feb 1, 1894
Death date: Aug 1969
Residence code: Oregon
ZIP Code of last known residence: 97632
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Malin, Oregon
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 9, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.143397.130]

+ 5012 F i. Yvonne Louise LINDSAY was born on 21 Apr 1917 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR.

3118. Robert Glenn CONGER was born about 8 Feb 1907 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR and died on 15 Oct 1976 in Roseburg, Douglas Co., OR about age 69.

General Notes:
Robert Glenn Conger

OCCUPATION: inspector at Boeing Aircraft

Problem: 8 Feb 1907. A birth date of 8 Feb 1906 has also been reported in CFA II, p. 194. 8 Feb 1907 in the SSDI.

OCCUPATION: Inspector with Boeing Aircraft

SS Death Index: Robert Conger; b. 8 Feb 1907; issued: OR; d. Oct 1976;
last place of residence: Grants Pass, OR; zipcode: 97526; SSN: 544-09-6478

Robert married Juanita VARNER, daughter of Tom VARNER and Fannie LOAR, on 16 Oct 1929 in Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR. Juanita was born on 10 Aug 1912, died on 26 Mar 1935 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR at age 22, and was buried in Mar 1935 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR, Granite Hill Cemetery.

+ 5015 M i. Arthur Lee CONGER was born on 14 Aug 1934 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR.

Robert next married Mary Florence OHMANN, daughter of Paul Charles OHMANN and Juliana WARNECKE, on 5 Nov 1937 in Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR. Mary was born on 28 Sep 1912 in Chisholm, St. Louis Co., MN and died in Mar 1983 at age 70.

General Notes:
Mary Florence Ohmann

SS Death Index: Mary Conger; b. 28 Sep 1912; issued: CA; d. Mar 1983;
last place of residence: Grants Pass, OR; zipcode: 97526; SSN: 555-26-4072

AKA: Probably called, Florence

ADOPTION: Adopted son at age 15
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 194 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 5016 M i. John Robert CONGER was born on 2 Nov 1935 in Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR and died in Apr 1983 at age 47.

General Notes:
Donald Alan Conger

OCCUPATION: Worked in lumber industry.

RESIDENCES: 1250 Gladiola Avenue; Grants Pass, OR 97526

AKA: Probably called, Don

Donald married Thelma Isabell EELLS, daughter of Horace Elmer EELLS and Mary Etta DUGGAR, on 3 Oct 1931 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR. Thelma was born on 5 May 1913 in Parma, Canyon Co., ID.

+ 5017 M i. Russell Elmer CONGER was born on 16 Oct 1932 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR.

5018 F ii. Patricia Louise CONGER was born on 18 Oct 1935 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR.

5019 M iii. Gerald Alan PATRICIA was born on 31 Jul 1940 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR.

General Notes:
Callie Colleen Stickler

AKA: Lena; Callie; Callie Colleen (Lena) Stickler (CFA I, p. 728)

Callie married Thomas Lorenzo DUDLEY. Thomas was born in 1889 and died in 1961 at age 72.

+ 5020 M i. Ralph Carleton DUDLEY was born on 25 Aug 1918 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 17 Mar 1987 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 68.

3137. Homer Alvin CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1911 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR and died on 6 Dec 1997 at age 86.

General Notes:
Homer Alvin Conger

RESIDENCES: 3794 Scenic Avenue; Central Point, OR 97501

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Homer
Social Security #: 540-44-5662
Issued in: Oregon
Birth date: Oct 25, 1911
Death date: Dec 6, 1997
ZIP Code of last known residence: 97502
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Central Point, Oregon
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 10, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54149.137]

Homer married Margaret PURCELL, daughter of James Richard PURCELL and Jettie PARKS, on 19 Apr 1936 in Reno, Washoe Co., NV. Margaret was born on 12 Jun 1916 in Lamoine, Shasta Co., CA.

General Notes:
Margaret Purcell

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Margaret (Purcell) Conger? If so, there is a conflict on the day of birth.
Individual: Conger, Margaret
Social Security #: 541-10-3204
Issued in: Oregon
Birth date: Jun 6, 1916
Death date: Sep 1976
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 10, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54151.126]

+ 5023 F i. Anita Kay CONGER was born on 22 Jan 1938 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR.

+ 5024 M ii. James Clayborn CONGER was born on 22 Jan 1942 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR and died on 15 Apr 1978 at age 36.

5025 M iii. Ross J. CONGER was born on 7 Aug 1947 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR.

3138. Lewis Elias CONGER was born on 21 Dec 1912 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR and died on 24 Feb 1991 at age 78.

General Notes:
Lewis Elias Conger

OCCUPATION: farmer, active in agriculture and stockmen's organizations

HOBBIES: outdoor sports, rifle shooting

RESIDENCES: L.B. Star Route, Box 26, Eagle Point, OR 97524

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Lewis
Social Security #: 540-44-5177
Issued in: Oregon
Birth date: Dec 21, 1912
Death date: Feb 24, 1991
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 12, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54151.29]

Lewis married Maurine SHEARER, daughter of Harry Rauch SHEARER and Pearl STEWART, on 14 Feb 1945 in Corvallis, Benton Co., OH. Maurine was born on 6 Jun 1916 in Dorena, Lane Co., OR.

General Notes:
Maurine Shearer

HOBBIES: gardening, sewing, bridge playing, crafts, antiques

5026 M i. Ward Stewart CONGER was born on 9 Sep 1947 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR.

General Notes:
Doris Charlotte Conger

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Civic leader

HOBBIES: World traveler, golfer

Doris married William Elmer CALDWELL, son of William CALDWELL and Elizabeth LYONS, on 14 Aug 1938. William was born on 26 Jan 1903 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT.

General Notes:
William Elmer Caldwell

OCCUPATION: Professor of Chemistry; Col. U.S. Army; Author; Mining Engineer;

HONORS: Who's Who in America

HOBBIES: world traveler; golfer

5027 F i. Kathryn Ann CALDWELL was born on 28 Dec 1941 in Edgewood Arsenal, Harford Co., MD.

5028 M ii. William Kent CALDWELL was born on 24 Feb 1945 in Edgewood Arsenal, Harford Co., MD.

5029 F iii. Lynn Ellen CALDWELL was born on 31 Mar 1947 in Corvallis, Benton Co., OH.

5030 F iv. Karen Louise CALDWELL was born on 21 Sep 1950 in Corvallis, Benton Co., OH.

General Notes:
Leona Marian Conger

RESIDENCES: 907 N. 34th Street; Corvallis, OR 97330.

Leona married Leslie Thompson SUTHERLAND, son of John SUTHERLAND and Agnes THOMPSON, on 9 Apr 1945 in New York, , NY. Leslie was born on 11 Oct 1888 in Yonkers, Westchester Co., NY and died on 28 May 1953 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR at age 64.

General Notes:
Leslie Thompson Sutherland

OCCUPATION: Chemical engineer specializing in research in plastics. (CFA I, p. 796)

MILITARY: Colonel in the Army

5031 F i. Doris Conger SUTHERLAND was born on 10 Oct 1946 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

Florence married Frank Everett SHAFER on 2 Jul 1936. Frank was born on 12 Jan 1912.

General Notes:
Frank Everett Shafer

RESIDENCES: Star Route, Rox 210, Prospect, OH

+ 5038 M iii. Cleve Kermit SHAFER was born on 28 Nov 1947 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR.

Marjorie married Burton BROOMFIELD in 1935 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
Bessie Virtue Beer

RESIDENCES: After marriage to Ralph Lowry she lived in Vancouver, WA.

3146. Paul Eugene BEER was born on 21 Apr 1903 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA and died in Jan 1980 at age 76.

General Notes:
Paul Eugene Beer

DEATH: Jan 1980
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Beer, Paul
Social Security #: 519-05-2931
Issued in: Idaho
Birth date: Apr 21, 1903
Death date: Jan 1980
Residence code: Oregon
ZIP Code of last known residence: 97501
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Medford, Oregon
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 28, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.18998.67]

Paul next married La_Donna CALDER in 1945 in Medford, Grant Co., OR. La_Donna was born on 9 Oct 1913 and died in Jan 1996 at age 82.

General Notes:
La Donna Calder

SPOUSE: LaDonna Calder was the 2nd wife of Paul Eugene Beer.

BIRTH-DEATH: b. 9 Oct 1913, d. Jan 1996
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Beer, Ladonna
Social Security #: 543-20-5152
Issued in: Oregon
Birth date: Oct 9, 1913
Death date: Jan 1996
ZIP Code of last known residence: 97501
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Medford, Oregon
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 28, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.18996.133]

3147. Vaughn Robert BEER was born on 24 May 1905 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA and died in Apr 1981 at age 75.

General Notes:
Vaughn Robert Beer

DEATH: Apr 1981
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Beer, Vaughn
Social Security #: 541-10-8201
Issued in: Oregon
Birth date: May 24, 1905
Death date: Apr 1981
Residence code: Oregon
ZIP Code of last known residence: 97501
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Medford, Oregon
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 97501
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Medford, Oregon
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 28, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.18999.91]

General Notes:
Jan Mueller

SPOUSE: Jan Mueller was the 2nd wife of Vaughn Robert Beer.

3148. Ernest William BEER was born on 26 Feb 1908 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA and died in Mar 1971 at age 63.

General Notes:
Ernest William Beer

DEATH: Mar 1971
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Beer, Ernest
Social Security #: 543-09-2305
Issued in: Oregon
Birth date: Feb 26, 1908
Death date: Mar 1971
Residence code: Oregon
ZIP Code of last known residence: 97501
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Medford, Oregon
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 28, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.18994.35]

5046 M i. Ernest Lee BEER was born on 12 Jan 1934 and died on 12 Oct 1958 at age 24.

3150. Hubert Donald BEER was born on 17 Oct 1915 in Jacksonville, Jackson Co., OR and died in Jul 1974 at age 58.

General Notes:
Hubert Donald Beer

DEATH: Jul 1974
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Beer, Hubert
Social Security #: 543-20-5386
Issued in: Oregon
Birth date: Oct 17, 1915
Death date: Jul 1974
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 28, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.18995.126]

3153. Robert Max REES was born on 10 Feb 1910 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 2 Mar 1987 in Hillsborough, San Mateo Co., CA at age 77.

General Notes:
Robert Max Rees

OCCUPATION: Field Service Representative with California Teacher's Association

HOBBIES: Little Theater; gardening; traveling; camping (CFA I, p. 782)

RESIDENCES: 50 Roberts Way; Hellsborough, CA 94010

EDUCATION: Graduate of University of California at Berkeley, CA.

OCCUPATION: School teacher for at least 15 years; KMJ radio newscaster and announcer for 6 years; 27 years California Teachers Assn. staff member and executive.

SSN:
Individual: Rees, Robert
Social Security #: 566-22-5838
Issued in: California
Birth date: Feb 10, 1910
Death date: Mar 1987
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 94010
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Burlingame, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 28, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.73377.92]

Robert married Hazel Irene RIGGS, daughter of Alpha RIGGS and Martha Louise DRICKEY, on 20 Jun 1934 in Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA. Hazel was born on 19 Sep 1912 in Logan, Harrison Co., IA.

General Notes:
Hazel Irene Riggs

OCCUPATION: Did Braille transcriptions; volunteer Braillist and proofreader San Mateo, CA Braille Guild for 2 decades; worked briefly as a property clerk and part-time secretary at Fresno University.

HOBBIES: Sewing

SSN:
Individual: Rees, Hazel
Social Security #: 553-42-6951
Issued in: California
Birth date: Sep 19, 1912
Death date: missing
ZIP Code of last known residence: 92705
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Santa Ana, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 28, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.73370.0]

+ 5051 M ii. Richard Gordon REES was born on 27 Feb 1952 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

3154. Jack Dow REES was born on 22 May 1914 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died in May 1983 in California at age 69.

General Notes:
Jack Dow Rees

AKA: Middle name listed as, Don, in CFA I. CFA II, p. 725 states that the middle name should be changed from Don to Dow.

DIVORCE: The marriage of Jack Dow Rees and Minerva Mannisto ended in divorce.

EDUCATION: A.B. and M.A. degrees from Berkeley, CA

OCCUPATION: Former teacher; Hayward, CA Supt. Schools and Executive Director of California Teachers Assn; Chairman Cal State University.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 401 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

SSN:
Individual: Rees, Jack
Social Security #: 572-24-6705
Issued in: California
Birth date: May 22, 1914
Death date: May 1983
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 94404
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
San Mateo, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 28, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.73371.6]

General Notes:
Minerva Mannisto

NAME-CONFLICT: Manisto in CFA I, Mannisto in CFA II, p. 401.

+ 5053 M ii. Kent Robert REES was born on 10 Mar 1944 in Alameda, Alameda Co., CA.

General Notes:
Lisa Anne Rees

AKA: Middle name, Anne in CFA I, and Ann in CFA II.

3155. Edna May WELLS was born on 9 May 1902 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Edna May Wells

QUESTION: Is this SSDI record for Edan May (Wells) Conger? If so, the date of
death is known.
SSN:
Individual: Trent, Edna
Social Security #: 541-40-7687
Issued in: Oregon
Birth date: May 9, 1902
Death date: Aug 1991
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 29, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.124946.85]

Edna married Elton Emmett BEESON on 14 Apr 1920 in Yreka, Siskiyou Co., CA. Elton died on 8 Nov 1928.

General Notes:
Elton Emmett Beeson

Problem: Was the date of marriage 14 Apr 1920 or as listed in CFA I, p. 702, 1 Apr 1920?

+ 5056 F i. Charlotte Mae BEESON was born on 23 Feb 1922 in Talent, Jackson Co., OR.

General Notes:
Smith E. Trent

SPOUSE: Smith E. Trent was the 2nd husband of Edna May Wells.

Martha married Richard Darrell WELLS, son of Richard WELLS and Effie UNKNOWN, on 6 Aug 1931 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. Richard was born in Jun 1904 in Laclede, Linn Co., MO.

General Notes:
Richard Darrell Wells

ERROR: CFA I, lists the place of birth as, LaCede, MO. The 1995 Rand McNally Atlas doesn't list this place. It is more likely that the place was Laclede, Linn Co., MO.

DIVORCE: The marriage of Richard Darrell Wells and Martha Helen Fox ended in divorce.

3160. Alice Viola Mc_KAY was born on 5 Jan 1904 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO and died in Oct 1979 at age 75.

General Notes:
Alice Viola McKay

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 5 Jan 1903, 5 Jan 1904 from SSDI

DEATH: Oct 1979
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Condra, Alice
Social Security #: 480-80-4604
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Jan 5, 1904
Death date: Oct 1979
Residence code: Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 29, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54086.77]

Alice married Paul Bales CONDRA, son of Edward Elza CONDRA and Alda A. UNKNOWN, on 28 Mar 1926 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. Paul was born on 9 Nov 1904 in Appanoose Co., IA and died on 7 Jul 1991 at age 86.

General Notes:
Paul Bales Condra

OCCUPATION: Sold Ford cars at the same place since 1929; owned a 369 acre farm

RESIDENCES: As of 1961, 910 S. Main; Centerville, IA

DEATH: 7 Jul 1991
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Condra, Paul
Social Security #: 482-03-8895
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Nov 9, 1904
Death date: Jul 7, 1991
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 29, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54087.172]

5058 F i. Carol Lee CONDRA was born on 31 May 1927 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 19 Jan 1952 at age 24.

+ 5059 M ii. Carl Edward CONDRA was born on 15 Apr 1931 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

5060 M iii. Wendell Curtis CONDRA was born on 26 May 1934 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

5061 M iv. Duane Charles CONDRA was born on 1 Feb 1939 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

Dorothy married Donald Marion VAN_DYNE on 25 Dec 1927 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. Donald was born on 21 Nov 1906 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 14 Apr 1953 in Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA at age 46, and was buried in Apr 1953 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA.

General Notes:
Donald Marion Van Dyne

RESIDENCES: 427 E. Jackson; Centerville, IA

5062 F i. Marjorie Correne VAN_DYNE was born on 22 Sep 1928 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA.

5063 M ii. Charles Marion VAN_DYNE was born on 29 Jul 1933 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA.

Thora married Gaylon S. Mc_ANELLY on 29 Jul 1934 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA. Gaylon was born on 20 Sep 1911 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA.

General Notes:
Gaylon S. McAnelly

MARRIAGE: 29 Jul 1934 at Seymour Baptist Church, Seymour, IA

OCCUPATION: Rate engineer at I.S.U.

COMMENT: Hobbies, refinishing furniture and playing golf (CFA I, p. 761)

RESIDENCES: 809 South 10th; Centerville, IA

3164. Emma Viola CONGER was born on 24 Apr 1909 in Buena Vista, Polk Co., OR and died on 5 May 1984 in Monmouth, Polk Co., OR at age 75.

General Notes:
Emma Viola Conger

OCCUPATION: School teacher

HOBBIES: Sewing, club work, flower arranging

SSN:
Individual: Benedict, Emma
Social Security #: 541-54-7972
Issued in: Oregon
Birth date: Apr 24, 1909
Death date: May 1984
Residence code: Oregon
ZIP Code of last known residence: 97361
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Monmouth, Oregon
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 29, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.20169.185]

Emma married Stephen Allen BENEDICT, son of Charles Marion BENEDICT and Nellie SHARP, on 3 Jul 1930. Stephen was born on 17 May 1907 in Milnor, Sargent Co., ND and died on 29 Jun 1989 at age 82.

General Notes:
Stephen Allen Benedict

AKA: Stephen Allen Benedict (CFA II, p. 696); Stephen Benedict in SSDI

DEATH: 29 Jun 1989
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Benedict, Stephen
Social Security #: 541-44-1573
Issued in: Oregon
Birth date: May 17, 1907
Death date: Jun 29, 1989
ZIP Code of last known residence: 97361
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Monmouth, Oregon
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 29, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.20185.49]

+ 5067 F i. Linda Marie BENEDICT was born on 21 Jul 1936 in Corvallis, Benton Co., OH.

+ 5068 M ii. Alan Conger BENEDICT was born on 29 Mar 1941 in Monmouth, Polk Co., OR.

Doris married Donald Parke ECKMAN, son of Parke Arthur ECKMAN and Lillian Marie WAHLSTROM, on 22 Nov 1936 in Corvallis, Benton Co., WA. Donald was born on 6 Apr 1914 in South Bend, Pacific Co., WA.

General Notes:
Donald Parke Eckman

OCCUPATION: As of 1960, banker

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Active in civic affairs

RESIDENCES: Portland, OR

+ 5069 M i. Martin Parke ECKMAN was born on 7 Aug 1939 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

+ 5070 F ii. Lucinda Kay ECKMAN was born on 13 Nov 1948 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

Florence married Jack Campion BOWNE, son of Fred Wheeler BOWNE and Mae PANCOST, on 26 Jun 1949 in Monmouth, Polk Co., OR. Jack was born on 5 Oct 1918 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.

Ruth married Howard John FAULKNER, son of L. G. FAULKNER and Alice Grace SARVER, on 14 Dec 1940 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. Howard was born on 11 Sep 1913 in New Sharon, Mahaska Co., IA.

General Notes:
Howard John Faulkner

OCCUPATION: Parts man in a Chevrolet garage

RESIDENCES: 805 Park Avenue; Story City, IA

General Notes:
Olive Elizabeth Hutchinson

DEATH: Apr 1979
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Coffman, Olive
Social Security #: 483-44-7809
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Dec 31, 1908
Death date: Apr 1979
Residence code: Iowa
ZIP Code of last known residence: 50248
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Story City, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 29, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.51953.19]

Olive married Glenn Francis COFFMAN, son of Lee Francis COFFMAN and Mabel SMITH, on 15 Sep 1934 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. Glenn was born on 5 Apr 1908 in Ames, Story Co., IA and died in Apr 1980 at age 72.

General Notes:
Glenn Francis Coffman

OCCUPATION: Manager of S. Hanson Lumber Co.; salesman; worked for State Farm Insurance

HOBBIES: Like to dance; drove a race car when young

SSN:
Individual: Coffman, Glenn
Social Security #: 479-10-9680
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Apr 5, 1908
Death date: Apr 1980
Residence code: Iowa
ZIP Code of last known residence: 50248
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Story City, Iowa
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 50248
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Story City, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 29, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.51940.143]

General Notes:
Mary Margaret Coffman

RESIDENCES-REFERENCE: As of 1958, 1804 62nd Street; Des Moines, IA, while Richard was attending Drake University and playing on the football team. Article about the couple appeared in the Des Moines Sunday Register on 24 Aug 1958. (CFA I, p. 716)

General Notes:
Maud Louise Homewood

AKA: Probably called, Louise

OCCUPATION: Retired teacher

EDUCATION: BS-M of Ed, University of Oregon

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Asst Field Dir American Red Cross WW II SWP Theater

ORGANIZATIONS: DAR, OES, AZ Genealogical Society, National Retired Teachers Association

Maud married Chester Arthur COLTHARP Jr., son of Chester Arthur COLTHARP Sr. and Mary YATES, on 19 Jul 1950 in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN. Chester was born on 5 May 1918 in Newport, Jackson Co., AR and died on 1 Sep 1951 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS at age 33.

General Notes:
Chester Arthur Coltharp, Jr.

OCCUPATION: Test pilot for Boeing Aircraft

EDUCATION: B.S. Oregon State University

MILITARY: WWII Co 345th B.G. 5th AF, DSC (medal)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 283 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Maud next married Henry Francis WARING, son of Henry Francis WARING and Irene SAVAGE,. Henry was born on 17 May 1918 in Aberdeen, Brown Co., SD.

General Notes:
Henry Francis Waring

SPOUSE: Henry Francis Waring was the 2nd spouse of Louise Homewood.

OCCUPATION: Aeronautical engineer, airplane designer USAF

General Notes:
Helene Jun Homewood

Problem: Birth listed as, 27 Jul 1916 and CFA II, 27 Jun 1916?

OCCUPATION: Retired teacher

EDUCATION: OCE 1938

ORGANIZATIONS: Eastern Star

Helene married Arthur William BRUGGER, son of Arthur J. BRUGGER and Hattie HUDNUT, on 7 Sep 1947 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA. Arthur was born on 19 Jan 1917 in Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT and died on 8 Apr 1986 in Medford, Grant Co., OR at age 69.

General Notes:
Arthur William Brugger

OCCUPATION: Retired engineer

MILITARY: Navy flyer

EDUCATION: OSU 1939

HOBBIES: Did Wood carving

RESIDENCES: 3616 Princeton Way; Medford, OR 97501

5076 M i. William Arthur BRUGGER was born on 19 Jun 1948 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

General Notes:
Rose Powell

COMMENT: When Charles Powell, the father of Rose (Powell) Dickenson, died she sent a copy of this obituary and a letter to Alexander "Pete" Powell. The letter was dated 10 Sep 1930 and mailed from Litchfield, NE. She signed the letter, Rose and George Dickenson.

DEATH: Clarabelle Cornford of Litchfield, NE remembered that Rose and Daisy Dickenson moved to Oregon and died there.

General Notes:
Jesse A. Powell

RESIDENCES: 1920, Harrison Twp., Sherman Co., NE

CENSUS: 1920 Census, Sherman Co., Neb., Harrison Twp., #15
Jesse A. Powell, age 28, b. Neb., f,b.Mo.; m,b. Mo.
Mamie, wife, age 21, b. Neb., f,b. Ill; m,b. Neb.
Occupation: General Farmer
(Source: microfilm # T625-998 - date Jan 2,3, 1920. W. Spence Aden- enumerator - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Benjamin married Ila CORNFORD, daughter of Floyd CORNFORD and Claribel UNKNOWN,.

General Notes:
Ila Cornford

RESIDENCES: As of 2003, Lincoln, NE

COMMENT: In 2003, Robert Powell drove to Litchfield, NE. He went to a local cafe and was put in contact with Mable, who had worked there the longest & knew everybody. She put Bob in contact with Clarabelle Cornford, 93 years old.

Clarabelle remembered Rose (Powell) Dickenson & her daughter, Daisy, but did not remember any of the other Powell's. She said Rose & Daisy had moved to Oregon & died there. Clarabelle gave Bob, Ila (Cornford) Powell's phone number in Lincoln, Neb.

Robert drove there & made contact with ILa, her husband Benny & his brother, Billy. [sons of Jesse & Mamie Powell.] ILa was very helpful with information about Charles Powell. She had photographs of Charles & Rebecca and gave one to Bob. He scanned the photo and sent it to me. Charles Powell looked just like my grandfather, Isaac Powell & his brother Oath. ILa had other family information including the obituaries of Samuel B. Powell and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Bacus, who died in Minatare, Neb. [The youngest brother of William G. Powell.]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey, April 2004)

3185. Charles W. POWELL was born in 1906 in Oklahoma, died in 1981 in Picher, Ottawa Co., OK at age 75, and was buried in 1981 in Picher, Ottawa Co., OK.

General Notes:
Charles W. Powell

OCCUPATION: Miner

BIOGRAPHY:
Bob Powell wrote, Charles W. Powell, my father, moved to Picher [OK] in the fall of 1943.

He and his brother, Joe, were drafted into WWII earlier that year. Because of Dad's age, family and prior mining experience he was transfered into the Enlisted Reserve Corps, with the understanding he would work in the mines at Picher. Joe went to the Philippines. I have a newspaper page from the Chicago Sun, dated 8 Feb 1945, with a picture of him taking a nap in a foxhole.

After the war Joe joined Charles in Picher and worked for Eagle-Picher [mining company] until he retired. He moved back to Lindsay and lived near Delia until he passed away."

After Charles married, he & Ruby moved to Leadville, Colorado, where he worked in the gold mines. He was injured, they moved to Denver to recuperate and then moved back to Lindsay. I [Bob] was born there in 1941. Charles worked in the mines in Picher until they shut down in 1959 and he was laid off.

I joined the Navy and Dad & Mom moved to Kellogg Idaho. He worked the mines there until 1962, contracted emphysema and asthma. He retired on total disability. Returned to Picher, he lived there until he died in 1981. [Charles & Ruby are buried at Picher, Ottawa Co., Okla.] Bob was the only child born.
(Written by only child, Robert Powell - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Charles married Ruby CASE in 1933 in Lindsay, Garvin Co., OK. Ruby was born on 8 May 1909, died in Apr 1974 in Picher, Ottawa Co., OK at age 64, and was buried in Apr 1974 in Picher, Ottawa Co., OK.

General Notes:
Ruby Case

SSN:
Individual: Powell, Ruby
Social Security #: 447-40-8150
Issued in: Oklahoma
Birth date: May 8, 1909
Death date: Apr 1974
Residence code: Oklahoma
ZIP Code of last known residence: 74360
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Picher, Oklahoma
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 18, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.66984.120]

+ 5081 M i. Robert POWELL was born on 3 Aug 1941 in Lindsay, Garvin Co., OK.

3189. Martha E. POWELL was born on 15 Jul 1889 in Missouri, died in Dec 1944 in Sheridan, Sheridan Co., WY at age 55, and was buried in Dec 1944 in Sheridan, Sheridan Co., WY, Sheridan Cemetery.

General Notes:
Martha E. Powell

RESIDENCES: Are of Clearmont, Sheridan Co., WY for 34 years
RESIDENCES: Dec 1944, Sheridan, WY

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of Baptist church

ORGANIZATIONS: President of Clearmont Homemakers Club

CEMETERY: Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Sheridan, WY

OBITUARY: Martha E. Dooley
Mrs. William Dooley of Clearmont, [WY], died Friday evening at her Sheridan, [WY] home following a long illness. She had made her home in the Clearmont area for 34 years.

Mrs. Dooley was born July 15, 1889, in Missouri and on March 7, 1910, married to Mr. Dooley in Sherican. She was president of the Clearmont Homemaker's Club, and a member of the Baptist Church.

Her survivors are the widower; a son, Albert of Clearmont; two daughters, Sylvia Rosenthal of Buffalo, New York, and Ira Porter of Decker, Montana, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Powell of Moline, Illinois; seven sisters, Mrs. Flossie Van Vark of Prairie City, Iowa, Mrs. Osal (sic) Stromdohl, of Rockford, Illinois; Mrs. Rosie Johnson, of Rock Island, Illinois; Mrs. Alice Clark, of Phoenix, Arizona; Mrs. Byrd Strand, of Sheridan, Wyoming; Mrs. Osie Paskie (sic) of Davenport, Iowa; and Mrs. Louise Cranch (sic), of Moline, Illinois; her brothers, Frank Powell of Rock Island, Illinois; Curtis Powell of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roy Powell, of Phoenix, Arizona; Charles Powll of Moline, Illinois; William Powell of the U.S. Army stationed overseas.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Champion's drawing room with Rev. Oliver Reed officiating. Burial will be in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.
(Source: From the Sheridan, WY newspaper, reprinted in the 6 Dec 1944 issue of the Unionville Republican, Unionville, MO - researcher Sarah Lemen Phillips, Unionville, MO - furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Clyde Powell

MARRIAGE: WEDDINGS- Powell - Berg - a marriage license was issued Wednesday at Council Bluffs to Clyde Powell 21 and Miss Lottie Berg 18, both of Pacific Junction [Iowa].
(Source: Mills County Tribune, Glenwood, Mills Co., Iowa, August 24, 1910 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1920 census - Haxtun Town, Phillips Co., Colorado, Precinct 4, date 9 February 1920, Dwl # 4 / Fam # 4, Grant Dtreet
Powell, Clyde, age 26, b, Iowa; f-b. Iowa; m-b. Neb.; Occupation: blank
Lottie, wife, age 25, b. Iowa; f-b. Ill; m-b. Iowa
Berg, Edwin, step-son, age 10, b. Iowa; f-b. Kas.;
Helen, step-dau., age 8., b. Iowa; f-b.Kas.; m-b. Iowa
Powell, Clyde Jr., son; 7; b. Neb.; f-b. Iowa; m-b. Iowa
Glen, son, age 5, b. Colo
Marcella, dau, age 3, b. Colo
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Clyde married Lottie BERG about 24 Aug 1910 in Iowa. Lottie was born between 1892 and 1895 in Iowa.

General Notes:
Lottie Berg

AKA: Lottie Berg. Berg is probably her married name.

CHILDREN: Has children prior to marriage to Clyde Powell. See the 1920 census of Phillips Co., CO.

3219. Hattie A. SECRIST was born in 1891, died in 1992 at age 101, and was buried in 1992 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

Hattie married William E. SWISHER. William was born in 1898, died in 1967 at age 69, and was buried in 1967 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

General Notes:
William E. Swisher

CHILDREN: Five children.

CEMETERY: William E. Swisher, 1898-1967; Hattie A. Swisher, 1891-1992, both buried in Block 1, Lot 29, Plots 1 & 2, Haxtun Cemetery, Phillips Co., CO.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: Not found in the SSDI

3220. Walter Leslie SECRIST was born on 22 Oct 1899 in Mills Co., IA, died in 1925 in Paoli, Phillips Co., CO at age 26, and was buried in 1925 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

General Notes:
Walter Leslie Secrist

CEMETERY: Haxtun Cemetery, Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO; Headstone says, US Army WWII [Cavalry]

Walter married Verna May HARVEY in 1920. Verna died on 22 Feb 1996 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO.

5093 M i. Darcy Leslie SECRIST was born on 7 Jan 1922, died on 23 Feb 1998 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO at age 76, and was buried on 27 Feb 1998 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

General Notes:
Darcy Leslie Secrist

BIRTH: 7 Jan 1922
(Source: SSDI)

BIRTH-DEATH-CEMETERY:
Darcy Leslie Secrist, b. 1922, Colorado
d. 23 Feb 1998, age 76, Haxtun, Phillips Co., Colorado
Funeral: Schmidt-Bauck Funeral Chapel, Holyoke, Colo; 27 Feb 1998
Burial: Haxtun Cemetery Block 1 - Lot 12 - Plot 3 ; next to his grandmother; Harriet Kate [Powell] [Secrist] [Bane] Fisher.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

SSN:
Individual: Secrist, Darcy
Social Security #: 523-16-7340
Issued in: Colorado
Birth date: Jan 7, 1922
Death date: missing
ZIP Code of last known residence: 80734
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Holyoke, Colorado
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 24, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.93729.43]

5095 M iii. Frederick Peter SECRIST was born on 7 Dec 1925 in Iowa, died on 27 Feb 2000 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO at age 74, and was buried in Feb 2000 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

General Notes:
Frederick Peter Secrist

FATHER: His father died in 1925, prior to his birth.

BIRTH-MARRIAGE-DEATH-CEMETERY: Frederick Peter Secrist
b. 7 Dec 1925, Iowa
d. 27 Feb 2000, Haxtun, Phillips Co., Colorado
Obituary: Haxtun - Fleming Herald, Haxtun, Colo; issue date March 8, 2000
Burial: Haxtun Cemetery
m. 27 Aug 1950, Haxtun, Colo to Margaret L. Harrah b. 19 June 1925
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Frederick married Margaret L. HARRAH on 27 Aug 1950 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO. Margaret was born on 19 Jun 1925.

3222. Susan Geneva BANE was born on 17 Feb 1903 in Mills Co., IA, died on 26 Feb 1956 at age 53, and was buried in Feb 1956 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

Susan married Caleb S. HADEEN on 14 Apr 1919 in Holyoke, Phillips Co., CO. Caleb was born on 18 May 1895 in Sweden, died in Dec 1969 at age 74, and was buried in Dec 1969 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

General Notes:
Caleb S. Hadeen

BIRTH-DEATH: b. 18 May 1895, d. Dec 1969
(Source: SSDI)

CENSUS: 1920 census - Haxtun Town, Phillips Co., Colorado, Precinct 4, date 9 February 1920, Dwl # 3 / Fam # 3, Grant Street
Hadeen, Caleb S., age 24, b. Neb.; f-b. Sweden; m-b. Sweden; Occupation:
Farmer
Susie, wife, age 17, b. Iowa; f-b. Iowa; m-b. Iowa
James H., son, age 1/2 [ 6 mo], b. Colo; f-b.Sweden; m-b.Iowa
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Caleb and Susan Hadeen are buried in Haxtun Cemetery, Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO in Block 5, Lot 14, plots 1 & 2. Their daughter, Margaret, is in plot 3.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

SSN:
Individual: Hadeen, Caleb
Social Security #: 524-44-9571
Issued in: Colorado
Birth date: May 18, 1895
Death date: Dec 1969
Residence code: Colorado
ZIP Code of last known residence: 80731
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Haxtun, Colorado
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 24, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.108765.193]

5097 F ii. Margaret HADEEN was born in 1925, died in 1926 at age 1, and was buried in 1928 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

3223. Sela Mable BANE was born on 24 Mar 1906 in Mills Co., IA and died in 1993 in Mills Co., IA at age 87.

General Notes:
Sela Mable Bane

DEATH: Dec 1992
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Fisher, Sela
Social Security #: 479-50-8799
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Mar 24, 1906
Death date: Dec 1992
ZIP Code of last known residence: 51534
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Glenwood, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 24, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.86409.70]

Sela married Robert Burton FISHER on 17 Jul 1926 in Holyoke, Phillips Co., CO. Robert was born on 20 Jun 1901, died on 28 Feb 1979 at age 77, and was buried in Feb 1979 in Mills Co., IA, Martin Chapel Cemetery.

General Notes:
Robert Burton Fisher

CEMETERY: Martin Chapel Cemetery, Mills Co., Iowa, Row 10

RELATIONSHIP: Nephew of Richard T. Fisher

5098 F i. Myrna M. FISHER was born on 3 Oct 1929 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, died on 17 Apr 1999 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA at age 69, and was buried in Apr 1999 in Glenwood, Mills Co., IA, Glenwood Cemetery.

Myrna next married Park E. Mc_MANIGAL on 12 Nov 1965 in Glenwood, Mills Co., IA.

General Notes:
Park E. McManigal

SPOUSE: Park E. McManigal was the 2nd spouse of Myrna M. Fisher.

3229. Henry Thomas POWELL was born on 8 May 1912 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, died on 27 Jun 1973 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 61, and was buried on 3 Jul 1973 in Northglenn, Adams Co., CO, Highland Memorial.

General Notes:
Henry Thomas Powell

OBITUARY: and funeral memorial
Henry Thomas Powell, b. 8 May 1912 at Haxtun, Phillips Co., Colorado, d. 27 Jun 1973 at Denver, Denver Co., CO. Interment: 3 July 1973 at Highland Memorial Gardens, Northgleen, Colorado. Father of: Chuck T. Powell of Thermoplis, Wyo; Peggy S. Reffel; Nancy M. Bonds; Henry Thomas Powell Jr.; and David Oath Powell of Denver. [Note: wife was not mentioned.]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Charles Thomas Powell

AKA: Chuck

RESIDENCES: June 1973, Thermoplis, WY

3232. Nellie E. POWELL was born on 22 Sep 1919 in Lodgepole, Cheyenne Co., NE, died on 6 May 1988 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 68, and was buried on 9 May 1988 in Grandby, Grand Co., CO, Grandby Cemetery.

General Notes:
Nellie E. Powell

Problem: Was her name, Nellis or Nellie? Nellie in the SSDI

OBITUARY: and funeral memorial
Nellie E. Powell, b. 22 Sep 1919 in Lodge Pole, Nebraska, d. 6 May 1988 at Denver, CO. Interment: 9 May 1988 at Grandby Cemetery, Grandby, Colo. Mother of: Joan Bryant, Denver; Jean Hughes, Omaha, Neb.; Richard (Rick) Bressman, Phoenix, Arz. Services: Berkeley Park Chapel, private interment at Grandby, Colorado. First husband, Chester Gorden Bressman, April 1939, divorced. Second husband, Mr. Greenlee.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

SSN:
Individual: Greenlee, Nellie
Social Security #: 521-30-6467
Issued in: Colorado
Birth date: Sep 22, 1919
Death date: May 6, 1988
ZIP Code of last known residence: 80022
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Commerce City, Colorado
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.105076.36]

General Notes:
Chester Gorden Bressman

DIVORCE: The marriage of Chester Gordon Bressman and Nellis Powell ended in divorce.

General Notes:
Richard Bressman

AKA: Rick

RESIDENCES: As of May 1988, Phoenix, AZ

General Notes:
Unknown Greenlee

SPOUSE: Mr. Greenlee was the 2nd husband of Nellis Powell.

3239. Orson Eugene POWELL was born on 13 Mar 1909 in Glenwood, Mills Co., IA, died about 19 Jul 1995 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV about age 86, and was buried on 25 Jul 1995 in Ovid, Sedgwick Co., CO, Ovid Cemetery.

General Notes:
Orson Eugene Powell

Problem: Was he born in Emerson or Glenwood, Mills Co., IA? According to his mother's Bible record, 13 Mar 1909, Glenwood, Mills Co., IA.

RESIDENCES: Westminister, Adams Co., Colorado until after WWII, then Idaho Springs, CO while he worked on I-70; next moved to Kimball, NE, then in 1963 to Greely, CO where he lived for 30 years.

EDUCATION: Soon after WWII, he attended the Denver Barber College. He worked at this profession for a few years before he returned to construction work.

OCCUPATION: He worked in construction most of his life. Sometimes he and his brother, Gail, worked for the same construction company. He usually operated a bulldozer, but was capable of handling other road machinery. He built highways in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska.

MILITARY: Served during WWII. He enlisted in the USN in October 1943. He took training at Camp Hill, CO and Farragut, Idaho. He was aboard USS LST 578 in the Pacific. He was discharged in Oct 1945.

HONORS: When he retired he received an award for 54 years of service from the Colorado Operating Engineers.

HOBBIES: Orson Powell loved horses. He raised several and trained some for racing in which he had some successes.

CREMATION: Cremated and buried in Ovid Cemetery, Ovid, CO

DEATH-CONFLICT: There is a conflict on the day of death. The SSDI lists, 15 Jul 1995.

SSN: Individual: Powell, Orson
Social Security #: 521-05-5659
Issued in: Colorado
Birth date: Mar 13, 1909
Death date: Jul 15, 1995
ZIP Code of last known residence: 89104
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Las Vegas, Nevada
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.66960.112]

Orson married Nina Edith CLEMMENS, daughter of Oscar CLEMMENS and Eliza E. UNKNOWN, on 22 Jan 1934 in Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO. Nina was born on 1 Aug 1911 in Crook, Logan Co., CO, died on 15 Oct 1992 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO at age 81, and was buried in Oct 1992 in Ovid, Sedgwick Co., CO, Ovid Cemetery.

General Notes:
Nina Edith Clemmens

EDUCATION: Graduated from Crook High School in 1930.

RESIDENCES: Lived in Ovid, CO for many years before moving to Denver, CO

OCCUPATION: Graduated from Charles Beauty School in 1935. She worked as a beauty operator and cosmetologist until her health failed in 1985.

SSN:
Individual: Powell, Nina
Social Security #: 521-10-1702
Issued in: Colorado
Birth date: Aug 1, 1911
Death date: Oct 1992
ZIP Code of last known residence: 80631
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Greeley, Colorado
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.66955.190]

5107 F i. Penelope Ann POWELL was born on 19 May 1952 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

General Notes:
Penelope Ann Powell

AKA: Penny

RESIDENCES: As of 1995, Las Vegas, NV

Penelope married Sam SCOTT, son of Francis SCOTT and Jo UNKNOWN, on 8 Jun 1996 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV.

General Notes:
Sam Scott

Sam Scott

MARRIAGE:
United in marriage, Penny Powell and Sam Scott, son of Francis and Jo Scott of Fort Morgan, exchanged wedding vows at the Unity Church in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 8, [1996] at 6 p.m.. Rev. Vivianne Reinhardt officated at the double ring cermony. Musical selections sung were " Surley the Presence" and "You are My Sunshine", in honor of the brides deceased parents. The bride was given in marriage by her cousin, David Powell, of Las Vegas. Conee Sharpe of Berthod, Colo., was Matron of Honor while Steve Amen of Fort Morgan served as best man. The bride is employed at Walman Opitical Co., and the bridegroom is in the Marketing dept. of the Treasure Island Casino.
(Source: The Fort Morgan, Colorado Times, Monday June 24, 1996 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

3240. Dora Mabel POWELL was born on 23 Sep 1911 in Pacific Junction, Mills Co., IA and died on 24 Nov 1996 at age 85.

General Notes:
Dora Mabel Powell

BIBLE-BIRTH: 23 Sep 1911, Pacific Junction, Mills Co., Iowa
(Per mother's Bible record - furnished by Joyce Posey)

EDUCATION: Attended schools in Haxtun, Colorado; Lodgepole, Nebraska; and Ovid, Colorado. She graduated in May 1930 in a class of thirteen, from the new Ovid High School, built in 1929.

RECOLLECTIONS: Dora told Joyce Posey that her father and her brother's, Orson and Gail and her grandfather, David Jarred, worked on the construction of the Ovid High School.

OCCUPATION: For many years she worked as a Nurse's Aide at Spear's Chiropractic Hospital in Denver, CO.

RESIDENCES: Feb 1996, Denver, CO

SSN:
Individual: Miller, Dora
Social Security #: 521-30-1429
Issued in: Colorado
Birth date: Sep 23, 1911
Death date: Nov 24, 1996
ZIP Code of last known residence: 80211
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Denver, Colorado
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.34794.60]

Dora married Fay Norman MILLER on 18 Aug 1930 in Julesburg, Sedgwick Co., CO. Fay was born on 28 Jun 1908 in Wayne, Wayne Co., NE, died on 18 Apr 1962 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 53, and was buried in Apr 1962 in Northglenn, Adams Co., CO, Highland Memorial.

General Notes:
Fay Norman Miller

MARRIAGE: Fay Norman Miller and Dora Mabel Powell were married on 18 Aug 1930 at the Julesburg Methodist Church, Julesburg, CO.

OCCUPATION: Bricklayer. He worked on many construction jobs in the area of Ovid and Julesburg, CO

RECOLLECTIONS:
In November 1931, the family was called to Lodgepole, Nebraska due to the death of Dora Miller's aunt, Rebecca Ann (Powell) Kilgore. Fay wanted to go hunting after the services. He and Dora drove 10 miles out into the prairie. After loading the gun, he leaned it against the running board of the car, while he put on a jacket. The gun fell to the ground and went off hitting Fay in the foot. Dora had never driven a car. Somehow, she steered and handled the clutch and brakes while Fay shifted the gears. Dora never drove a car again. The injury was so severe that Fay's leg was amputated just below the knee.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

OCCUPATION: During WWII he worked for the Gates Rubber Company. After the war he returned to bricklaying and construction.

CEMETERY: Highland Memorial Gardens, Northglenn, CO

SSN:
Individual: Miller, Fay
Social Security #: 523-05-4448
Issued in: Colorado
Birth date: Jun 28, 1908
Death date: Apr 1962
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.34948.75]

+ 5108 M i. Norman Scott MILLER was born on 17 Jan 1940 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

3241. Josephine Mary POWELL was born on 26 Jan 1913 in Pacific Junction, Mills Co., IA, died on 1 Mar 1976 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 63, and was buried in Mar 1976 in Northglenn, Adams Co., CO, Highland Memorial.

General Notes:
Josephine Mary Powell

BIRTH: "A bouncing baby daughter arrived at the home of Mr.& Mrs. Ike Powell Sunday morning [26 Jan 1913]. Congratulations!"
(Source: Mills County Tribune, Glenwood, Mills Co., Iowa, January 30, 1913 - furnished by Deb Hascal and Joyce Posey)

BIBLE-BIRTH: 26 Jan 1913, Pacific Junction, Mills Co., Iowa
(Per mother's Bible record - furnished by Joyce Posey)

AKA: Josie

OCCUPATION: Worked for Swift & Co. for many years before an arthritic condition required her to retire.

CEMETERY: Highland Memorial Cemetery, Northglenn, Adams Co., CO

SSN:
Individual: Jones, Josephine
Social Security #: 523-07-4940
Issued in: Colorado
Birth date: Jan 26, 1913
Death date: Mar 1976
Residence code: Colorado
ZIP Code of last known residence: 80211
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Denver, Colorado
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Josephine married Arthur Allen JONES on 28 Aug 1933 in Denver, Denver Co., CO. Arthur was born on 21 Oct 1910 in Kiowa, Elbert Co., CO.

General Notes:
Arthur Allen Jones

AKA: Art

MILITARY: Served in the Army in Europe during WWII

RESIDENCES: Westminster, CO north of Denver

OCCUPATION: Worked for Swift and Co.; After retirement he worked part time for the Westminster School System

HOBBIES: Loved fishing; took several fishing trips to Alaska and compiled video tapes of this trips

3242. Gail Delbert POWELL was born on 31 Aug 1914 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, died on 1 Apr 1991 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 76, and was buried on 4 Apr 1991 in Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO, Fort Logan Cemetery.

General Notes:
Gail Delbert Powell

RELATIONSHIP: Gail Delbert Powell and Malon Powell are related in a number of ways: 1) they are 1st cousins, with the common ancestor being, Alexander Powell; 2) they are 4th cousins, 1 generation removed, with the common ancestor being David Conger; 3) they are 4th cousins, with the common ancestor being Mary Darby Green.

EDUCATION: Attended school at Haxtun, Colorado; Lodgepole, Nebraska; Ovid, Colorado

RECOLLECTIONS:
Gail Delbert Powell, at the age of fourteen, learned to operate a road grader, and became so proficient he could do so with precision.

Gail Delbert Powell enlisted in the US Navy on 9 October 1943. He trained at Farragut, Idaho. He later served on 5 different ships. His longest assigment was served aboard the destroyer, USS Acree #169 in the Pacific.

From a letter written home from Farragut, Idaho dated 18 May 1944 he wrote that his basic training was completed and he was on furlough waiting for his assignment to a base or ship. He did not have enough money for bus fare home. He went into town, where he got a job running a "blade" for the Catapillar Tractor Company, making 92 cents an hour. He complained about the high prices of food in town, 20 cents for 2 doughnuts and a cup of coffee, 30 cents for a hamburger and cup of coffee.

During the war there were holes in some of his letters, where locations were cut away. Some letters tell he was at the Marshall Islands, New Guinea and the Phillipines.

At some point he attended a Naval Diesel School. He was discharged on 17 Oct 1945, as a Motor Machinist Mate 3C.

When he arrived home his hair had turned totally white and it never returned to its natural brown color. He was 6'1" with blue eyes.

Gail Powell was employed in the construction field most of his life. As young boys, he and his older brother, Orson, worked with road building crews in Lodgepole, Nebraska and Ovid, Colorado. They worked on the excavation of the ground when the Great Western sugar factory was built at Julesburg, Sedgwick Co., CO. When the factory was in operation they both worked there processing sugar beets.

The construction jobs he worked on are too numerous to remember. Colorado has over 80,000 miles of roads and he worked on most of them at some time.

His daughter, Joyce, remembers seeing him operate the road grader, a bull dozer and a back-holer, for the water systems. He worked on I-70, from the east to west borders of the state of Colorado, on I-80 in Wyoming, on I-25 and others no longer remembered.

After the war he worked for Sigmond Feed Lot in Adams Co., Colorado. He fed and cared for cattle brought in from the range, before they were trucked to Swift and Co., for slaughter. When Swift began closing business in Denver he worked for the Cabusco Company on West Evens Ave. before he returned to construction work.

He worked for Warrner Brothers Construction Company for several years. They put in water and drain pipes. Some of the jobs were: water systems at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs; water and sprinkler systems at Denver's City Park and at Stapleton Airport.

In 1976, while he was working on I-65 near Fort Morgan, CO he and Alice decided to sell out at Englewood. They purchased a nice older home in Crook, Logan Co., CO which is 28 miles east of Sterling. This was a nice community of 200 people.

On 23 Dec 1977 Gail Powell retired. He received a 35 year award from the Colorado Operating Engineers. On Christmas day 1977, just two days after retirement, he suffered a massive stroke that left him paralyzed on the left side. He suffered poor health the rest of this life.

In 1979 Gail and Alice sold their property in Crook, CO and returned to Englewood.

Gail Powell worked hard all his life. He relaxed by going fishing. He could spot fish in a creek when no one else could see them. He'd catch 6-7 nice trout in 15 minutes.
(Written by Joyce Posey)

DIVORCE: 6 Feb 1981 at Englewood, Arapahoe Co., CO

CREMATION-CEMETERY: Cremated and buried at the Fort Logan Military Cemetery, Littleton, CO.

DEATH-ERROR: : The SSDI lists the date of death as, 15 Apr 1991. His daughter, Joyce (Powell) Posey states that this is an error. He died on April 1st and the funeral was held on the 4th.

SSN:
Individual: Powell, Gail
Social Security #: 523-10-0564
Issued in: Colorado
Birth date: Aug 31, 1914
Death date: Apr 15, 1991 [sic 1 Apr 1991]
ZIP Code of last known residence: 80110
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Englewood, Colorado
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OBITUARY:
Birth: Aug. 31, 1914
Haxtun, Phillips County, Colorado, USA
Death: Apr. 1, 1991
Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA

OBITUARY
Thursday, April 11, 1991, Denver
Gail Powell, Retired engineer, 76

Gail Powell of Denver [CO], a retired operating engineer, died April 1 in the Veterans Hospital Nursing Home. He was 76.

A graveside memorial service was held April 4, 1991, 2:00 P.M.at Fort Logan National Cemetery. There was cremation. Inurnment followed.

Powell was born Aug. 31, 1914, in Haxtun and attended schools in Lodgepole, Neb., and Ovid, Colo. In 1933, he moved to Denver and worked at Swift's Meat Packing Co. and in construction. In 1936, he married Alice Rundle. They divorced in 1981. In 1989, he married Aline Inman. Powell served in the Navy during World War II.

He is survived by his wife; two sons, Galen, Denver, and David, Nevada; two daughters, Joyce, Ohio, and Alice, Denver; a brother, Orson, Greeley; a sister, Dora Miller, Denver; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Family links:
Parents:
Isaac Peter Powell (1884 - 1960)
Violet Gertrude (Jarred) Powell (1892 - 1967)

Spouse:
Alice Carolyn (Rundle) Powell (1917 - 1993)

Children:
Galen Steuart Powell (1938 - 2011)*
Joyce Elaine (Powell) Posey (1939 - 2005)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Fort Logan National Cemetery , Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA
Plot: Sect X Row 0 Site 1061

Created by: David O. Powell
Record added: May 11, 2013
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 110363881)

Gail married Alice Carolyn RUNDLE, daughter of William Brown RUNDLE Jr. and Jessie Louise BUTLER, on 6 Oct 1936 in Denver, Denver Co., CO. Alice was born on 14 Apr 1917 in Englewood, Arapahoe Co., CO, died on 20 Sep 1993 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 76, and was buried on 23 Sep 1993 in Denver, Denver Co., CO, Crown Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Alice Carolyn Rundle

EDUCATION: Attended schools in Englewood, Arapahoe Co., CO and Black Hawk, Clear Creek Co., CO

RECOLLECTIONS:
During the depression years of the 1930s her father operated a placer mine on Chicago Creek, in Golden Creek Canyon, near Black Hawk, Colorado. He needed help with the mining operation. It was decided that Alice and her brother, Steuart, would go to the mine site, while her mother and two older sisters would remain in Englewood, CO. The two sisters were operators for the Mountain States Telephone Company.

In the mountains, Alice cooked meals, kept house and worked at the mine. At that time, many houses in the area had been abandoned by previous owners who had made or lost their fortunes and moved on. From the allowance that Alice received, she saved enough to purchase her own house. She paid $25.00 plus $110.00 in back taxes. This house is located in Black Hawk, Colorado, next door to the famous "Lace House." Today (1996) it is a gambling extablishment. By 1940, she sold the house for $400.00. She always referred to the house as, "My House," and always regretted that she sold it.

Alice had many talents in hand crafts and cooking. She could make homemade breads and cinnamon rolls that melted in your mouth. Her children never knew "fast" or "instant" foods until they were out on their own. Daughter Joyce said, "I never learned Mom's cooking talent. I can only cook with the help of God and Betty Crocker."

Alice was a member of the 20 Grand Club for years. She made numerous hand-made quilts for the children at the Ridge State Home for the retarded.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

CREMATION: Cremated and buried in the Crown Hill Cemetery, Denver, CO

SSN:
Individual: Powell, Alice
Social Security #: 523-30-1535
Issued in: Colorado
Birth date: Apr 14, 1917
Death date: Sep 20, 1993
ZIP Code of last known residence: 80215
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Lakewood, Colorado
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OBITUARY:
Birth: Apr. 14, 1917
Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado, USA
Death: Sep. 20, 1993
Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA

In Loving Memory Of Alice Carolyn (Rundle) Powell

Memorial gathering was held September 23, 1993, 1:00 PM, Tower of Memories, Crown Hill Cemetery. Inurnment followed.

She was the youngest daughter of William Brown and Jessie Louise (Butler) Rundle Jr. of Englewood, Colorado and was born at the family home located on South Logan Street. She was educated in the Englewood, Colorado school system and as a homemaker and Mother with children. She worked at Ingersol-Rand, Denver plant during the war years of the forties.

She is survived by four children, Galen S. of Haskell, Texas, Joyce E. Posey (Powell) of Dayton, Ohio, David O. Powell of Las Vegas, Nevada, Alicemarie Dodson (Powell) of Denver, Colorado, fourteen grand children and twenty three great-grand children.

She was predeceased by a brother Steuart and two sisters Jessie and Dorothy, of the Denver area.

She assisted and cared for her father in the operation of his placer gold mine at Blackhawk, Colorado. Her talents in crafts, knitting, sewing and quilt making were not exceeded and she loved horse racing. She was a wonderful cook, made homemade bread and cinnamon rolls that melted in your mouth. She was a member in good standing of the "20 Grand Club" of Denver for better than 20 years, which supported retarded children at the Ridge State Home. She battled deformity of the back most of her adult life and succumb to disease of the pancreas and lungs. The Hospice of St. John's in Lakewood, Colorado provided final comfort to her day's.

She was a loving Mother and devoted Grandmother and friend to all she came in contact with and is dearly missed by all of her family.

Family links:
Spouse:
Gail Delbert Powell (1914 - 1991)*

Children:
Galen Steuart Powell (1938 - 2011)*
Joyce Elaine (Powell) Posey (1939 - 2005)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA
Plot: Block 20 Lot 73 Unit D Section 4

Created by: David O. Powell
Record added: May 11, 2013
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 110357486)

+ 5111 M i. Galen Steuart POWELL was born on 12 Feb 1938 in Denver, Denver Co., CO and died 8 JUL 2911 in Haskell, Haskell Co., TX.

+ 5112 F ii. Joyce Elaine POWELL was born on 8 Feb 1939 in Denver, Denver Co., CO, died on 1 Sep 2005 in Dayton, Greene Co., OH at age 66, and was buried on 6 Sep 2005 in Kettering, Montgomery Co., OH, Calvary Cemetery.

5113 M iii. David Orson POWELL was born on 28 Jan 1941 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

General Notes:
David Orson Powell

PARENTS: Gail Delbert Powell and Alice Carolyn Rundle

EDUCATION: Attended schools in Denver, Adams Co., and Englewood, Colorado.

MILITARY:
David Orson Powell joined the US Navy in 1959, taking training at San Diego, CA. He received further training at Norfolk, VA, Great Lakes and San Diego. He was assigned to various ships, serving duty in the Mediterranean and the Pacific. He was a Naval Recruiting Office in the state of Nevada prior to an assignment in Vietnam. Later he was a Liaison Officer in Belgium.

HONORS:
For his service in Vietnam he received a: Citation for meritorius service while serving with foreign forces engaged in armed conflick against the North Vietnamese, in the Republic of Vietnam. While serving as Engineering Advisor at Operations Base, Tan Chau, Chief Powell performed in an exemplary manner. He was directly responsible for instructing the Vietnamese in the maintenance of their Public Works plant, power generators and all systems handling fresh water and fuel. Chief Powell provided leadership, knowledge and encouragement necessary to accomplish every task.

He was directly responsible for saving a sinking United States Navy Landing Craft and a Vietnamese Armored Troop Carrier by his rapid organization of pumping teams and his supervision of effective damage control procedures. His prompt actions were instrumental in the recovery of a United States Army helicopter when it crashed near the base in March 1971.

Chief Powell's exemplary professionalism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Bronze Star Medal ("with Combat") to Chief Engineman David O. Powell, United States Navy, for Meritorious Service from January to December 1971.

HONORS:
From the "San Diego Navy Dispatch," 3 Feb 1978: Two A-6 Intruder aircraft from the USS Enterprise made bombing runs on the USS Cree, 18 Jan 1978, some 80 miles from San Diego, CA. The Cree had towed a ship to be used for bombing practice to a designated area and had taken up station some eight miles away to take the hulk back in tow if she was not sunk during the bomb drops. Investigations were held to determine how the USS Cree was mistaken for the target and subsequent damages inflicted when the first of the two plane attack force dropped three 500-pound bombs on the fleet tug.

Lt. Merrow, cited actions of Chief Warrant David Powell, the ship's engineering officer and the man in charge of damage control as one of the individuals most responsible for saving the ship.

Powell said, "I heard the jet and within split seconds, the grinding metal and vibrations as the ship heeled sharply to one side. Paint flew off the bulkheads. I could hear glass crashing and a thousand other sounds that are part of a disaster. Without thinking, I knew we'd been hit. My first concern was fire. I ran aft, yelling General Quarters, as I went, and started breaking out life jackets and emergency gear, when I reached my station." Powell said, "Two portable pumps were rigged in the immediate period following the damage assessments that included shipping of water through hull seams that had been split by the second bomb's detonation under the ship. It had become necessary to finally man-handle a six-inch salvage pump from the hold, an incredible feat." He said, "The pump weighed 2, 165 pounds and normally requires the ships boom to lift it on deck. Somehow those men displayed the strength, using a block and tackle with light nylon line to lift that pump on deck and get it into operation." "This saved the ship, of course," said CWO Barrs. There are stories of bravery, leadership and individual courage, in the work of what could have been a disastrous finish for the USS Cree.

Navy Commendation Medal to Chief Warrant Officer, David O. Powell, United States Navy, for Metritorious Service on 18 Jan 1978, given this day, 3 Oct 1978.

David Powell retired from the US Navy in March 1981 after 22 years of service.

OCCUPATION: As of 1996 he was employed as a turbo engineer with the Las Vegas Water Company

RESIDENCES: As of 1996, Las Vegas, NV

(Information from military records, newspaper articles - furnished by Joyce Posey)

3243. Frederick Peter POWELL was born on 25 Dec 1916 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, died on 16 Jun 1945 at sea on the Pacific Ocean at age 28, and was buried in Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO, Fort Logan Cemetery.

General Notes:
Fredrick Peter Powell

AKA: Fred

RECOLLECTIONS:
Fredrick Peter Powell was a construction worker. He enlisted in the Navy in Sept. 1944. His first ship took part in action in Sicily and Italy. Twice ships he served on received damage in action. Later, he was aboard the ship that participated in the return of General MacArthur to the Phillipines.

Fred's brother, Gail, asked in every one of his letters home for word of Fred and Orson. He wrote of how he always looked for their ships. Finally, in July 1944, Gail's and Fred's ships docked at the same port in The Marshall Islands. Gail wrote, "What a happy reunion!" Then in Nov. 1944, Orson and Fred's ships docked together at a port in the Phillipines. Orson wrote home, "What a reunion!"

In Gail's letter, dated 12 Jul 1945, he wrote about hearing the announcement over this ship's radio that Fred's ship had been hit by suicide planes at Okinawa, with 224 casualties. Fred Powell was listed as missing in action. After investigation he was declared, killed in action.
(Written by Joyce Posey from her father, Gail's, letters and newspaper articles)

MILITARY-DEATH: Frederick Peter Powell was in the USN during WWII. He died on 16 Jun 1945 aboard USN Destroyer Twiggs, LS#591 DD, in The Pacific and was buried at sea. There is a Memorial Marker at the Fort Logan National Military Cemetery in Littleton, CO

Frederick married Helene Katherine BRISTANIN in 1936 in Golden, Jefferson Co., CO. Helene was born on 5 Feb 1920 in Denver, Denver Co., CO, died on 14 Apr 1962 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 42, and was buried in Apr 1962 in Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO, Fort Logan Cemetery.

General Notes:
Helene Katherine Bristanin

AKA: Heline; Helen

CEMETERY: Ft. Logan Military Cemetery, Littleton, CO

+ 5115 F i. Yvonne Carol POWELL was born on 9 Jun 1937 in Denver, Denver Co., CO, died on 21 Jun 1972 in Julesburg, Sedgwick Co., CO at age 35, and was buried in Jun 1972 in Julesburg, Sedgwick Co., CO, Hillside Cemetery.

3259. Raymond John LEONARD was born on 17 Aug 1890 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 29 Aug 1990 at age 100, and was buried in Aug 1990 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Raymond John Leonard

PARENTS: William Joseph Leonard and Emma Croft

MILITARY: Served in World War I, for 18 months being stationed in France.

OCCUPATION: farmer and coal miner

RESIDENCES: Lived on the Leonard homestead until 1969 when they sold the farm to Mr. Bell and moved to a new home in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

REFERENCE: CFA 2, page 361

REFERENCE: Information about the Leonard family was transcribed, by Dortha Walters of Mystic, IA, from a 1984-85 Appanoose County, Iowa History book and shared with Joyce Posey, who in turn shared with the Henthorn / Bolerjack project.

CEMETERY: Iva G. Leonard, 1899-19__; Raymond J. Leonard, 1890-19__; Patty L. Leonard, 1938; Row 10; Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

SS Death Index: Raymond Leonard; b. 17 Aug 1890; issued: IA; d. 29 Aug 1990; last place of residence: ; zipcode: ; SSN: 481-44-2929

BIOGRAPHY: Raymond John Leonard was the last Leonard to live on the homestead from 1855 to 1969. It went to the Valley County School. He served in WWI, 5 months in France.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 361 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Raymond married Iva Geneva MINKS, daughter of Thomas Elmer MINKS and Iola Bell ALLEN, on 19 Feb 1918 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA. Iva was born on 25 Feb 1899 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, died in Feb 1985 at age 86, and was buried in Feb 1985 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Iva Geneva Minks

PARENTS: Thomas Elmer Minks and Iola Bell Allen

CHILDREN: Made piece quilts for all her children. CFA II, p. 361.

DEATH: Feb 1985
(Source: SSDI)

CEMETERY: Iva G. Leonard, 1899-19__; Raymond J. Leonard, 1890-19__; Patty L. Leonard, 1938; Row 10; Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

SSN:
Individual: Leonard, Iva
Social Security #: 483-12-3258
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Feb 25, 1899
Death date: Feb 1985
Residence code: Iowa
ZIP Code of last known residence: 52549
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Cincinnati, Iowa
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+ 5117 M ii. Emil Donald LEONARD was born on 23 Aug 1921 in Mystic, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 5119 F iv. Darlene Jennie LEONARD was born on 10 May 1926 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 5120 M v. Charles Raymond LEONARD was born on 12 May 1928 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

5121 F vi. Patty Lou LEONARD was born on 14 Jan 1938, died on 19 Feb 1938, and was buried in Feb 1938 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Patty Lou Leonard

CEMETERY: Iva G. Leonard, 1899-19__; Raymond J. Leonard, 1890-19__; Patty L. Leonard, 1938; Row 10; Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

NAME-CONFLICT: Middle name listed as, Lue, on p. 361 of CFA II.

General Notes:
Myrl Exline

PARENTS: Claude Exline and Laura E. Leonard

RESIDENCES-NO_ISSUE: Savannah, IL. There was no issue.

Myrl married Lillian SMITH, daughter of Freddie SMITH and Sophia SALTOW, in 1946. Lillian was born on 24 Jan 1900.

General Notes:
Anne Margaret Lusman

PARENTS: Herman Frederick Lusman and Elizabeth Jane Leonard

NAME-CONFLICT: Annie Margaret

OCCUPATION: School teacher

Problem: Was the date of birth 13 May 1894 as listed in CFA II, p. 333?

ORGANIZATIONS: Member Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary

HOBBIES: They were rock hounds and liked to hunt fossils and Indian artifacts, and traveled when able.

Anne married Harvey Thomas HENRY, son of Lewis Thomas HENRY and Martha Anne WOOD, on 14 Feb 1920 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Harvey was born on 16 Apr 1894 in Dover, Lafayette Co., MO.

General Notes:
Harvey Thomas Henry

PARENTS: Lewis Thomas Henry and Martha Anne Wood

REFERENCE: (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol., II, p. 333 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: U.S.M.C.

ORGANIZATIONS: Member Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, American Legion

5123 F i. Helen Marie HENRY was born on 13 Feb 1921 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

5124 F ii. Ruth Evelyn HENRY was born on 1 Nov 1922 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

5125 M iii. Henry Herman HENRY was born on 25 Feb 1921 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Henry Herman Henry

NAME-CONFLICT: Harvey Herman Henry in CFA II, p. 333

5126 F iv. Martha Elizabeth HENRY was born about 9 Jul 1931 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Martha Elizabeth Henry

Problem: Was the date of birth, 2 Jul 1931, as listed in CFA I, p. 747 or 9 Jul 1931?

5127 F v. Marjorie Louise HENRY was born on 10 Mar 1935 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

5128 M vi. Paul Kenneth HENRY was born about 2 Jul 1938 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Paul Kenneth Henry

Problem: Was he born 2 Jul 1938 at Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA or 9 Jul 1938 at Frannie, WY as listed in CFA I, p. 747? 2 Jul 1938 listed in CFA II, p. 333

3272. William Charles BODEN was born on 9 Jun 1883 in Rooks Co., KS, died on 22 Aug 1913 in Appanoose Co., IA at age 30, and was buried on 25 Aug 1913 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Livingston Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Charles Boden

PARENTS: Charles Howard Boden and Emma Alice Marshall

COMMENT: William Charles Boden was an only child.

OCCUPATION: Farmer, also worked as a separator man on a trashing crew

RESIDENCES: Spent 3 years in Wyoming; moved from Kansas to Iowa when 9 years old

DEATH: He was married 15 Dec 1812 and died just 8 months later in Aug 1913 of blood poisoning. Date of death, 22 Aug 1913.

CEMETERY: Row 3, Livingston Cemetery, Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
Wm. Charles Boden, s/o C.H. & E.A. Boden, b. June 9, 1883, d. Aug. 22, 1913
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

William married Fidelia Matilda MORRISON, daughter of Lewis Kosuth MORRISON and Celestia Elizabeth CROWDER, on 15 Dec 1912 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Fidelia was born on 19 Nov 1880 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died in 1971 at age 91.

General Notes:
Fidelia Matilda Morrison

PARENTS: Lewis Kosuth Morrison and Celestia Elizabeth Crowder

OCCUPATION: School teacher from 1898 to 1920; was her daughter's first teacher at Livingston School, Livingston, IA in 1919.

HOBBIES: Gardening and working for her church.

MARRIAGE: She remarried after the death of her first husband, William Charles Boden.

3273. Finis Truman CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1885 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 31 Oct 1947 in Rogersville, Webster Co., MO at age 62, and was buried in Nov 1947 in Sargent, Custer Co., NE, Mt. Hope Cemetery.

General Notes:
Finis Truman Conger

PARENTS: Charles Seigel Conger and Betty Speak

Birth: Batch #: 8411701, Sheet #: 92, Source Call #: 1395771
10 Oct 1885, Finus Truman Conger, Cincinnati, Appanoose, Iowa

Problem: Was the date of marriage, 18 Nov 1913, as listed by son, Robert L. Conger in his article about his folks or 27 Nov 1913 as listed elsewhere?

OCCUPATION-APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Finis Conger was a rancher. He was a man of unusual wisdom, deeply religious and ready to help anyone in need.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 175 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: According to Joyce Posey this family lived at Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. Can this be proven?

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1941, Taylor, NE
RESIDENCES: Sargent, NE at the time of their death in Missouri

BIOGRAPHY: Finis and Bessie Conger
Finis Conger was born near Cincinnati, Iowa, October 10, 1885, near the Missouri border. In 1910, he filed on a Kincaid claim three miles north and four east of Brewster, NE. He came by train to Dunning and walked to Brewster. Thirty years later an old friend told him that he had done very well for a man who had walked to the Sandhills. A Kincaid was 640 acres, a homestead 160 acres.

In the fall of 1910 he returned to Iowa and spent the winter. He returned in 1911 and built his original house, which measured about 12' x 12'. During his early months in Blaine county he worked for the Sandall Ranch.

One winter he helped drive a large herd of horses from easter Wyoming to Norfolk, NE. He was quoted as saying he didn't believe it possible to get as cold as they did on that trip. He farmed, with horses, about 200 acres. The principle crops were rye and corn. Since he was a firm believer in soil conservation none of his land suffered from wind erosion, so common in the area.

In the early 1930's he bought 640 acres from Ross and Edna Carpenter, who bordered him on the north. He also bought 480 acres from John Drury, who was Edna Carpenter's father. This land did not join any of the other.

On November 18, 1913 he married Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" Stevens. She was born November 10, 1894, in the Ozark Mountains of southern Missouri, near the town of Cross Timbers. She filed on a Kincaid Claim, October 18, 1912. The land is located in the southeast corner of German Valley. Her sister, Mrs. Fred (Cynthia) Smith had filed earlier.

Bessie came to visit and decided to stay there. Her 640 acres added to those of Finis totaled 2400. Since she had not completed her claim requirements by the time Finis had, they lived 6 months [on her claim] spring and summer and on his in fall and winter. Part of the time they lived in a tent.

They raised Hereford cattle and during the 1940's they sold a lot of 4-H calves. They also raised a lot of turkeys and chickens. In the late 1920's and 1930's they dressed and shipped turkeys by rail to Chicago in winter. They packed them in newspaper in wooden barrels.

The children born to Finis and Bessie were: Mildred Lorraine who was killed by a horse in 1920. Roy, who married Evelyn Jacobitz [and] had two daughters. He died in 1982. Charles, served in WWII and died in 1969. Robert, married Mildred Fox and had 3 children, [and] 2 step-children. Mary, married Fritz Kendall and had 2 daughters and lived in California. Betty, married George Hillin, [and had] 3 daughters, lived in California.

Finis and Bessie with Elber and Nellie Simon helped re-establish a Sunday School and Church in the Round Glen-Pleasant Valley area in 1927. They were very active in the work and support of the church and community. The children all attended rural school district #15 and graduated from Taylor Nebraska High.

In the fall of 1947 the Congers decided to dispose of the ranch and sold it to Rudy and Florence Niemoth. They took a trip to southern Missouri in late October to look for a retirement home. On October 31, 1947 they were both killed in a train - automobile accident at Rogersville, MO. They are buried in the Sargent, NE Cemetery. Sargent was their residence at the time of their death.
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. XIX, No., 4, Dec 1993 - written by son, Robert L. Conger)

DEATH: Finis Truman and Mary Elizabeth Conger were both killed in a car / train accident at Rogersville, Webster Co., MO on 31 Oct 1947.
(Source: December 1993 issue of "Conger Confab", p. 778, written by their son, Robert L. Conger - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Finis married Mary Elizabeth STEPHENS, daughter of Abraham STEPHENS and Fredona HART, about 27 Nov 1913 in Brewster, Blaine Co., NE. Mary was born on 10 Nov 1894 in Cross Timbers, Hickory Co., MO, died on 31 Oct 1947 in Rogersville, Webster Co., MO at age 52, and was buried in Nov 1947 in Sargent, Custer Co., NE, Mt. Hope Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Elizabeth Stephens

PARENTS: Abraham Stephens and Fredona Hart

BIRTH-CONFLICT: What year was the date of birth? Apparently the tombstone shows, 10 Nov 1893. Other sources list, 10 Nov 1894.

AKA: Bessie

AKA: She is listed as Mary Elizabeth Stevens in the work of Maxine Crowell Leonard. According to her son, Robert Lee Conger her name was Mary Elizabeth Stephens.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

BIOGRAPHY: Mary Conger was an extraordinary good cook. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was extremely outspoken, she said, "Some of our relatives may have hung by the neck, but none ever by the tail."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 175 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH: Finis Truman and Mary Elizabeth Conger were both killed in a car / train accident at Rogersville, Webster Co., MO on 31 Oct 1947.
(Source: December 1993 issue of "Conger Confab", p. 778, written by their son, Robert L. Conger - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

5130 F i. Mildred Lorraine CONGER was born on 20 May 1914 in Brewster, Blaine Co., NE and died on 13 Jan 1920 in Nr. Brewster, Blaine Co., NE at age 5.

General Notes:
Mildred Lorraine Conger

PARENTS: Finis Truman Conger and Mary Elizabeth Stephens

DEATH-CONFLICT: 20 Jan 1920 at the ranch 7 miles northeast of Brewster, Blaine Co., NE. She died after being kicked by a horse.

DEATH:
Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Conger were called to Dunning [Blaine Co.] Nebr. in response to a telegram saying their grand-daughter had died suddenly, Tuesday [13 Jan 1920]."
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Issue Date: January 14, 1920 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

+ 5131 M ii. Roy Truman CONGER was born on 2 Jul 1915 in Brewster, Blaine Co., NE and died in Oct 1982 at age 67.

5132 M iii. Charles Steven CONGER was born on 20 Sep 1916 in Brewster, Blaine Co., NE, died on 13 Feb 1969 at age 52, and was buried in Feb 1969 in Sargent, Custer Co., NE, Mt. Hope Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles Steven Conger

PARENTS: Finis Truman Conger and Mary Elizabeth Stephens

MILITARY: Served in WWII, Sgt.

COMMENT: Not found on the SSDI

CEMETERY: Apparently the tombstone has the inscription, "WYO."

+ 5133 M iv. Robert Lee CONGER was born on 29 Mar 1918 in Brewster, Blaine Co., NE.

+ 5134 F v. Mary Pauline CONGER was born on 30 Dec 1919 in Brewster, Blaine Co., NE.

5135 F vi. Betty Ann CONGER was born on 3 Aug 1925 in Ainsworth, Brown Co., NE.

General Notes:
Betty Ann Conger

PARENTS: Finis Truman Conger and Mary Elizabeth Stephens

General Notes:
George Hillin

RESIDENCES: As of 1993, California

CHILDREN: 3 daughters

3276. Ira Tobin CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1888 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 19 Jun 1966 in Jackson Co., OH at age 77, and was buried in Jun 1966 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR, Hillcrest Memorial Park.

General Notes:
Ira Tobin Conger

PARENTS: Charles Seigel Conger and Betty Speak

RESIDENCES: As of April 1961, Ira Conger of Grants Pass, OR

COMMENT: Might be Ira Conger, b. 29 Oct 1888, shown in the SSDI as having died in Jun 1966 in the area of Grants Pass, OR.

NAME-CONFLICT: Ira John Conger in CFA I, p. 69. Ira John Conger on p. 240 of CFA I, born 28 Oct 1888.

CEMETERY: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Grants Pass, OR.

OCCUPATION: Farming and irrigation

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1941, Grants Pass, OR

PROBLEM-QUESTION: In CFA I, p. 240 the children are listed as: Ruth Elizabeth Conger, b. 8 Nov 1928 and Darrell Edwin Conger, b. 10 Oct 1923. That is to say, Ruth, who appears to be the younger, is listed first. CFA I, goes on the state that the 1st child was born in Grants Pass, OR and the 2nd in Buhl, ID. Which child was born in each of these places?

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Ira
Social Security #: 540-16-9963
Issued in: Oregon
Birth date: Oct 29, 1888
Death date: Jun 1966
Residence code: Oregon
ZIP Code of last known residence: 97526
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Grants Pass, Oregon
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54149.167]

Ira married Glada NEAGLE on 17 Mar 1921 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. Glada was born on 24 Mar 1903 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO and died on 18 Aug 1963 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR at age 60.

5136 M i. Darrell Edwin CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1923 and died on 15 Jan 1968 at age 44.

+ 5137 F ii. Ruth Elizabeth CONGER was born on 8 Nov 1928 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR.

3278. Lowell Edward CONGER was born on 10 Sep 1900 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 21 Apr 1961 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA at age 60, and was buried in Apr 1961 in Brooklyn, Poweshiek Co., IA, IOOF Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lowell Edward Conger

PARENTS: Charles Seigel Conger and Betty Speak

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 10 Sep 1900 or 10 Sep 1899 from the obituary

DIVORCE: The marriage of Lowell Edward Conger and Elizabeth Patten ended in divorce Abt. 1945.

OCCUPATION: Farmer

RESIDENCES: 1932, Lemons, MO; Sep 1941, Jackson Co., OR; 1943, Longmount, CO; 1945 Harrisburg, MO; 1959 Grinnell, IA

OBITUARY: LOWELL EDWARD CONGER
Last rites for Lowell Conger, 61, a former Brooklyn, Iowa resident were held Monday afternoon at 2:00 at Bramers Funeral Home in charge of the Rev. C.E. Kingsley, pastor of the Grinnell Baptist Church. Mrs. Ed Bartachek was organist.

Burial was in the Brooklyn IOOF Cemetery with Kenneth Lineweaver, Joe Ryan, Thomas Johnson, Dwight Carey, Robert Anderson and C.L. Thompson serving as pallbearers. In charge of flowers were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Patten and Mrs. Thomas Johnson.

The son of Siegel and Betty Conger, Lowell Edward Conger was born Sept. 10, 1899, at Cincinnati, Iowa and died April 21, 1961 at a Grinnell hospital following a three-year illness. He was next to the youngest of eight children. He came to Brooklyn in 1910.

He was married to Elizabeth Ann Patten June 9, 1923, and four children were born to the couple. He farmed for many years and in 1932 he moved to Missouri where he farmed until 1943 when he left to spend a year in Colorado. In 1944 he returned to Missouri where he lived until 1948 when he came back to Iowa.

He is survived by his former wife, two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Mary Lou) Thompson of Grinnell and Mrs. Branford (Alice) Hutchinson of Waterloo, one brother, Ira Conger of Grants Pass, Ore., and eight grandchildren. Two infant sons preceded him in death.
(Source: Brooklyn (IA) Chronicle; April 27, 1961, posted to the Internet by Marilyn Holmes)

Lowell married Elizabeth Ann PATTEN, daughter of James Adam PATTEN and Dora Belle SACKET, on 9 Jun 1923. Elizabeth was born on 8 May 1893 in Milford, Dickinson Co., IA and died on 11 Oct 1994 at age 101.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Ann Patten

PARENTS: James Adam Patten and Dora Belle Sacket

BIRTH: Was born in a corn crib being used temporarily as a home at Milford, IA after her parents home had burned.

ANNIVERSARY: Celebrated her 100th birthday on 8 May 1993 at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell, Iowa.

NAME-CONFLICT: Elizabeth Patton in CFA I, p. 69

DEATH: 11 Oct 1994
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Elizabeth
Social Security #: 478-28-6802
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: May 8, 1893
Death date: Oct 11, 1994
ZIP Code of last known residence: 50112
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Grinnell, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Mar 17, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54147.155]

5138 M i. James Arnold CONGER was born on 18 Jan 1925 in Brooklyn, Poweshiek Co., IA and died on 28 Jan 1925.

General Notes:
James Arnold Conger

DEATH-SEX: Male child that died at the age of 10 days.

5139 M ii. Calvin Edward CONGER was born on 31 Oct 1926 in Brooklyn, Poweshiek Co., IA and died on 13 Jul 1928 at age 1.

General Notes:
Calvin Edward Conger

DEATH-SEX: Male child that died at the age of 18 months.

+ 5140 F iii. Mary Lou CONGER was born on 9 Oct 1928 in Brooklyn, Poweshiek Co., IA.

+ 5141 F iv. Alice Elizabeth CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1930 in Brooklyn, Poweshiek Co., IA.

3285. William Patrick CONGER was born on 21 Feb 1916 in Polk, Polk Co., NE and died on 26 Dec 1996 at age 80.

General Notes:
William Patrick Conger

PARENTS: William Edward Conger and Ethel Frances Horn

OCCUPATION: Auto mechanic

HOBBIES: gardening, hunting, fishing, reading and building things for their own use

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESIDENCES: 337 Lake Mead Drive; Henderson, NV 89015

DEATH: 26 Dec 1996
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, William
Social Security #: 506-09-6959
Issued in: Nebraska
Birth date: Feb 21, 1916
Death date: Dec 26, 1996
ZIP Code of last known residence: 89014
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Henderson, Nevada
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Mar 17, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.139]

William married Clara Katherine SUTTON, daughter of Willis Edward SUTTON and Clara Ceclia Mc_PHEETERS, on 17 Feb 1939 in Grand Island, Hall Co., NE. Clara was born on 4 Nov 1913 in Grand Island, Hall Co., NE.

General Notes:
Clara Katherine Sutton

PARENTS: Willis Edward Sutton and Clara Ceclia McPheeters

HOBBIES: Sewing and fancy work

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

+ 5142 M i. Vernon Elroy CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1940 in St. Anthony, Fremont Co., ID.

5143 F ii. Delsie May CONGER was born on 30 Apr 1942 in St. Anthony, Fremont Co., ID.

General Notes:
Delsie May Conger

PARENTS: William Patrick Conger and Clara Katherine Sutton

5144 F iii. Frances Herberta CONGER was born on 17 May 1944 in St. Anthony, Fremont Co., ID.

General Notes:
Frances Herberta Conger

PARENTS: William Patrick Conger and Clara Katherine Sutton

General Notes:
Audrey Naomi Lockard

RESIDENCES: 806 Valley Chase; Hastings, NE

RECOLLECTIONS: Audrey N. Dodson of Hastings, NE wrote that: Walter is buried in Palmer, NE; "Ike" at Polk, NE; Ed, Mertie, Gertie, Mary Endora and Jennie are buried at Oakdale, NE. She adds, "Uncle Joe was married, but I have forgotten his wife's name. I remember he took his own life. My mother and her sister were surprised to learn he had married this woman from Oakdale. They had not lived together because she had an aged father she had the care of, and felt it would be too much for him to learn of their marriage. Uncle Joe lived with and took care of grandmother."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 145 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OBITUARY: "Audrey Dodson 93, housewife
KENESAW, [NE] -- Audrey Naomi Dodson, 93, of Kenesaw [Adams Co., NE] died Friday, June 1, 2001, at Kenesaw Nursing Home in Kenesaw.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at United Methodist Church in Ericson. The Rev. Cindy Altstadt will officate. Burial will be in Pibel Cemetery in Ericson [Wheeler Co., NE].

Visitation will be one hour before the service. Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church in Ericson or Pibel Cemetery.

Hammons Family Funeral Services in Weeping Water is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Dodson was born March 14, 1908, in Ericson to Charles W. and Eudora (Conger) Lockard.

She graduated from Ericson High School and went to college three years in Kearney.

She was worked for Ocoma Foods in Nebraska City, taught school in Holt County and was a housewife.

She married Merritt E. Dodson December 28, 1936, in Sidney, Iowa. Mr. Dodson died August 27, 1959, in Nehawka.

She was a member of Grace Methodist Church in Hastings.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Merritt and Norma Dodson of Springfield Mo.; daughter and son-in-law Jackie and Wes Dickey of Hastings; daughter and son-in-law Sharon and Willis Knake of Nehawka; brother John P. Lockard of Tacoma, Wash.; five grand children and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers and four sisters."
(Source: from Grand Island Independent (Nebraska) - Furnished by Doug Schueths)

3291. Doris Maxine SMITH was born on 31 Dec 1910 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA and died in Apr 1989 at age 78.

General Notes:
Doris Maxine Smith

EDUCATION: 1929 graduated of Ottumwa High School

OCCUPATION: Worked for W.T. Grant Co., while in school; later saleslady for Spurgeons and J.C. Penney.

DEATH: Apr 1989
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Bloss, Dorris
Social Security #: 483-18-8516
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Dec 31, 1910
Death date: Apr 1989
ZIP Code of last known residence: 52501
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Ottumwa, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Mar 17, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.25454.87]

Doris married Harold W. BLOSS, son of George Fred BLOSS and Della Ethel BONNIFIELD, on 20 Nov 1934 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA. Harold was born on 28 Nov 1905 in La Plata, Macon Co., MO and died on 15 May 1996 at age 90.

General Notes:
Harold W. Bloss

EDUCATION: 8th grade education

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Talented carpenter, electrician, plumber, fixes all machinery

OCCUPATION: Machinist; retired from John Deere Ottumwa Works, Ottumwa, IA in Nov 1996; farmed after retirement

DEATH: 15 May 1996
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Bloss, Harold
Social Security #: 479-01-1482
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Nov 28, 1905
Death date: May 15, 1996
ZIP Code of last known residence: 52501
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Ottumwa, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Mar 17, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.25455.31]

5146 M i. William Harold BLOSS was born on 31 May 1936 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA.

5147 F ii. Mary Ann BLOSS was born on 30 Aug 1938 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA.

General Notes:
Mary Ann Bloss

Problem: Was she Nancy Ann or Mary Ann Bloss? Both listed by Maxine Leonard. Mary Ann Bloss in CFA II, p. 261.

General Notes:
Evelyn M. Conger

PARENTS: William Franklin Conger and Mary Delilah Brown

Evelyn married Nova Mc_LAREN, son of Robert J. Mc_LAREN and Alta WILLIAMS, on 10 Nov 1924 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Nova was born on 10 Aug 1903 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO.

General Notes:
Nova McLaren

OCCUPATION: factory worker

Problem: Was the surname, McLaren or McCleron? McLaren in CFA II, p. 368 McClearn on p. 232 of CFA II.

5148 M i. Robert J. Mc_LAREN was born on 14 Mar 1931 in Newton, Jasper Co., IA.

5149 F ii. Betty Jean Mc_LAREN was born on 21 Jan 1926 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO.

3294. William Raymond CONGER was born on 21 Feb 1910 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, died on 30 Jul 1956 in Silverton, Marion Co., OR at age 46, and was buried in Aug 1956 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Friendship Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Raymond Conger

PARENTS: William Franklin Conger and Mary Delilah Brown

AKA: probably called Raymond

OCCUPATION: farmer

DEATH: William Raymond Conger, Obit, published 8 Aug 1956, born 21 Feb 1910, died, 30 Jul 1956, buried Friendship/Brown.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

5150 M i. Robert Franklin CONGER was born on 13 Dec 1937, died about 25 Mar 1991 about age 53, and was buried in Mar 1991 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Robert Franklin Conger

PARENTS: William Raymond Conger and Mildred Fox

SS Death Index: Robert Conger; b. 13 Dec 1937; issued: IA; d. 25 Mar 1991;
last place of residence: ; zipcode: ; SSN: 482-40-5366

DEATH: Robert Franklin Conger, Obit, published 3 Apr 1991, born 11 Nov 1919 [sic, should be 13 Dec 1937], died 26 Mar 1991 [sic SSDI says, 25 Mar 1991], buried Cincinnati, IA.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

General Notes:
Carol June Conger

PARENTS: William Raymond Conger and Mildred Fox

General Notes:
Edith Downey
SPOUSE: Edith Downey was the 2nd spouse of William Raymond Conger.

General Notes:
Billie Fowler

SPOUSE: Billie Fowler was the 3rd spouse of William Raymond Conger.

General Notes:
Dorothy Dimples Conger

PARENTS: William Franklin Conger and Mary Delilah Brown

Dorothy married Neal THOMPSON in 1934 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. Neal was born about 1910 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO.

5152 M i. Norman Lee THOMPSON was born on 5 Aug 1935 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO and died on 6 Dec 1972 in California at age 37.

3296. Harold Enos CONGER was born on 12 Nov 1912 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, died on 3 Apr 1965 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 52, and was buried in Apr 1965 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Harold Enos Conger

PARENTS: William Franklin Conger and Mary Delilah Brown

MILITARY: PC 116 Station Hosp., World War II.

DEATH: Harold Enos Conger, Cincinnati & Obit, published 7 Apr 1965, born 12 Nov 1912, died 3 Apr 1965, Cincinnati, IA.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Harold Enos Conger, Nov. 12, 1912 - Apr. 3, 1965; PFC 116 Station Hosp. World War II; Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Row 15, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Harold married Pauline VESTAL, daughter of Jake VESTAL and Sylvia RAMSEY, on 6 Feb 1941.

3298. Josephine Blanche CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1917 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, died on 9 Sep 1983 at age 65, and was buried in Sep 1983 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Josephine Blanche Conger

PARENTS: William Franklin Conger and Mary Delilah Brown

Problem: Was the birth place: Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA or Mendota, Putnam Co., MO? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists both. Joyce Posey listed Mendota, Putnam Co., MO.

CEMETERY: Josephine B. Hudson, Oct. 7, 1917 - Sept. 9, 1983; Arthur W., Sept. 10, 1912 - ; Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Row 23
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

SSN:
Individual: Hudson, Josephine
Social Security #: 485-50-6900
SS# issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Oct 7, 1917
Death date: Sep 1983
Residence code: Iowa
ZIP Code of last known residence: 52549
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Cincinnati, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 30, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.113956.35]

Josephine next married Arthur W. HUDSON in 1937 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA. Arthur was born on 10 Sep 1912 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

5158 M i. Ronald HUDSON was born on 18 Apr 1938 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

5159 M ii. Jerry Lee HUDSON was born on 7 Nov 1940 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

5160 F iii. Rosemary HUDSON was born on 6 Jan 1945 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

5161 M iv. Glen Edward HUDSON was born on 2 Jul 1952 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Ruth Geneva Conger

PARENTS: William Franklin Conger and Mary Delilah Brown

HOBBIES: quilting, "tilling the soil," raising cattle

Ruth married Frank Larry GALIC, son of John GALIC and Anna KAUZLARICH, on 25 Mar 1939 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. Frank was born on 27 Jun 1916 in Rathburn, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Frank Larry Galic

OCCUPATION: Engineer

HOBBIES: fishing and hunting

5162 F i. Larry Frank GALIC was born on 6 Mar 1940 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

5163 M ii. Gary Kent GALIC was born on 7 Sep 1941 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO.

5164 M iii. Harold Wayne GALIC was born on 2 Jan 1943 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 16 Apr 1943 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

3302. Bernice Berlin CONGER was born on 27 Apr 1913 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 21 Aug 1995 in Gilman, Marshall Co., IA at age 82.

General Notes:
Bernice Conger

PARENTS: Charles Marion Conger and Clittie Parlee Mikels

DEATH: Word was received by Keith Conger of the death of his sister, Bernice Campbell, 82, who died in Gilman, August 21, [1995]. She was born to Charles Conger and Parlee Mikels and married Charles Campbell, who preceded her in death. Surviving are sons, Donald and Bob, and a daughter Marlene. (Source: clipping, dated 1995 - furnished by Dortha Walters to Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: Not found on the SSDI

General Notes:
Charles Marion Conger

PARENTS: Charles Marion Conger and Clittie Parlee Mikels

AKA: Chuck

OCCUPATION: Minister of Church of Christ

RESIDENCES: 3411 E. 38th; Des Moines, IA 50317

OCCUPATION-RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1996, Charles (Chuck) is a preacher at the Christian Church at Green Top, MO. He owns and lives on a 430 acre farm north of Blakesburg, Iowa.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

REFERENCE: The History of Exline, Iowa 1996, has a photograph of the 1946 graduating class of Exline High School. Among those pictured is Charles Marion Conger. (Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Charles married Marjorie Helen CHILDS, daughter of Richard M. CHILDS and Martha A. GALYEN, on 10 Jun 1951 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE. Marjorie was born on 21 Oct 1928 in Tilden, Madison Co., NE.

5168 F i. Deborah Lee CONGER was born on 20 Jul 1952 in Moberly, Randolph Co., MO.

+ 5169 F ii. Rebecca Lynn CONGER was born on 16 Jun 1954 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA.

+ 5170 F iii. Julia Kay CONGER was born on 9 May 1957 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA.

5171 M iv. Charles Mikel CONGER was born on 17 Jul 1962 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

General Notes:
Delhia Conger

PARENTS: Pearl Truman Conger and Ruth Alice Wilcox

NAME-CONFLICT: Delphe Conger in CFA I, p. 423; Delphina; Delphia

3308. Troy Eugene CONGER was born on 18 Apr 1915 in Numa, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 6 Apr 2002 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 86, and was buried in Apr 2002 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Chapel.

General Notes:
Troy Eugene Conger

PARENTS: Pearl Truman Conger and Ruth Alice Wilcox

EDUCATION: had to quit school at the 8th grade to help the family after his father had a back problem from working in a coal mine

OCCUPATION: farmer; factory worker; miner in Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co. IA; Worked for John Deer at Ottumwa.

HOBBIES: hunting; gardening

RESIDENCES: As of March 1999, Exline, IA

Troy married Pansy Rosalie SEALS, daughter of John Abel SEALS and Lavella Mae GRIGGS, on 14 Nov 1936 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Pansy was born on 20 Sep 1916 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 15 Oct 1995 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA at age 79, and was buried in Oct 1995 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Chapel.

General Notes:
Pansy Rosalie Seals

PARENTS: John Abel Seals and Lavelia Mae Griggs

EDUCATION: one year of college

OCCUPATION: retired saleslady; factory worker; accountant; town clerk

HOBBIES: quilting, sewing, cooking, plays the piano

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Pansy
Social Security #: 479-20-3615
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Sep 20, 1916
Death date: Oct 15, 1995
ZIP Code of last known residence: 52555
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Exline, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 6, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54152.155]

+ 5176 M i. Ernest Eugene CONGER was born on 4 Jul 1937 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 5177 M ii. Ronald Truman CONGER was born on 18 Sep 1938 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 13 Mar 2002 in St. Louis, , MO at age 63, and was buried in Mar 2002 in Oxford Junction, Jones Co., IA, Oxford Junction Cemetery.

+ 5178 M iii. Floyd Francis CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1939 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 5179 F iv. Janice Maybelle CONGER was born on 22 Nov 1940 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 5180 M v. John Edgar CONGER was born on 3 Dec 1941 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA.

3309. Delma Frances CONGER was born on 20 Apr 1921 in Numa, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 4 Mar 1999 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 77, and was buried in Mar 1999 in Lake Forest, Lake Co., IL, St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

General Notes:
Delma Frances Conger

PARENTS: Pearl Truman Conger and Ruth Alice Wilcox

AKA: May have been called, Frances.

RESIDENCES: At the time of death, Centerville, IA

OBITUARY: Delma D'Hulst
Delma D'Hulst, 77, of Centerville, [IA] died Thursday, March 4, 1999, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, [IA].

She was born April 20, 1921, in Numa, the daughter of Pearle and Ruth (Wilcox) Conger.

She married Frank D'Hulst Dec. 28, 1938, in Centerville. He preceded her in death Sept. 19, 1975.

Survivors include a son, Henry D'Hulst of Oxford, Miss., and a brother, Troy Conger of Exline, [IA].

She was a homemaker.

Graveside services will be held Friday at St. Mary's Cemetery in Lake Forest, Ill. The Johnson-Lange Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Source: undated clipping - furnished by Dortha Walters)

Delma married Frank D'HULST, son of Henry Joseph D'HULST and Alida Marie DE_WAELE, on 28 Dec 1938 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Frank was born in 1914 in Lake Forest, Lake Co., IL, died on 19 Sep 1975 at age 61, and was buried in Sep 1975 in Lake Forest, Lake Co., IL, St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

General Notes:
Frank D'Hulst

CEMETERY: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Lake Forest, IL.

5181 M i. Henry Truman D'HULST was born in 1945 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Henry Truman D'Hulst

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1999, Oxford, MS

AKA: Hank

3310. Geneva CONGER was born on 5 Jan 1923 in Numa, Appanoose Co., IA and died in May 1981 at age 58.

General Notes:
Geneva Conger

PARENTS: Pearl Truman Conger and Ruth Alice Wilcox

NAME-CONFLICT: Jeneva

BIRTH-DEATH: Geneva Sedgwick, 5 Jan 1923 - May 1981
(Source: SSDI)

Geneva married Winifred SEDGWICK about 1951 in Appanoose Co., IA. Winifred was born on 8 Apr 1925 in Jerome, Appanoose Co., IA and died in Oct 1985 at age 60.

General Notes:
Winifred Sedgwick

AKA: Winifred Sedgewick; Winfred Sedgwick in the SSDI

BIRTH: 1925 from genealogy researchers

BIRTH-DEATH: 8 Apr 1925 - Oct 1985
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Sedgwick, Winfred
Social Security #: 484-14-9760
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Apr 8, 1925
Death date: Oct 1985
Residence code: Iowa
ZIP Code of last known residence: 52803
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Davenport, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 21, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.93754.63]

Lucille married James Orien SEAVEY on 18 Sep 1944 in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS. James was born on 6 Aug 1924 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO.

General Notes:
James Orien Seavey

REFERENCE: (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 415 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

5183 U i. Jay Belle SEAVEY was born on 25 Sep 1949 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA.

5184 M ii. Jackie David SEAVEY was born on 5 Dec 1954 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA.

General Notes:
Dephlia Pershall

PARENTS: John Frederick Pershall and Marilla Ada Smith

NAME-CONFLICT: Dephlia Pershall; Delpha

General Notes:
William Clarke

MARRIAGE: William Clarke and Delpha Pershall, at Arco, ID, 2 Nov 1924, County of Record: Butte Co. ID, Volume 1, page 139.
(Source: online record - furnished by Joyce Posey)

3316. Helen Arleta CONGER was born on 4 Sep 1866 in Washington Co., OH and died on 22 May 1902 in Washington Co., OH at age 35.

Helen married George Washington HOFF Jr., son of George Washington HOFF and Marjorie COVEY, on 9 Sep 1886.

+ 5186 F i. Bessie Lenore HOFF was born on 26 May 1891 in Washington Co., OH and died on 27 Nov 1965 in Yankeeburg, Washington Co., OH at age 74.

3318. Clement Ellis CONGER Dr. was born on 9 Mar 1872 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH and died on 29 Sep 1932 in Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA at age 60.

General Notes:
Clement Ellis Conger

OCCUPATION: physician

RESIDENCES: Harrisonburg, VA

Clement married Hallie RAMSAY, daughter of George William RAMSAY and Harriet Alexandria FAWCETT, in 1906. Hallie was born on 31 Jan 1874 in Alexandria, Fairfax Co., VA and died on 8 Feb 1977 in Alexandria, Fairfax Co., VA at age 103.

General Notes:
Hallie Ramsay

AKA: Hallie Ramsey (CFA II, p. 700)

DEATH: 8 Feb 1977 (calculates to the an age of 103, which Robert Guilinger says is apparently correct.)

OBITUARY: Hallie Conger, 103, Member of Early Alexandria Family Hallie Ramsay Conger, 103, a descendant of colonial era families, died Tuesday at Oak Meadow Nursing Home in Alexandria, [VA].

Her great-great-grandfather, William Ramsay, was a founder of Alexandria and built the city's first house, Ramsay House, which still stands at the corner of King and Fairfax streets. He was married to a first cousin of George Washington's mother, Mary Ball.

Mrs. Conger was born in Alexandria and grew up in another Ramsay house on Prince street.

As a young woman, she taught Sunday school at Christ Episcopal Church in Alexandria and was a student at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, where she graduated as a portrait and landscape painter.

Mrs. Conger recalled how President Theodore Roosevelt spotted one of her paintings, an ear of corn in its husk, at the gallery and took it back to the White House. His intent, she said she learned, was to present it to Congress in an effort to have an ear of corn made the national flower. But a bill bringing that about failed to pass.

In 1900, Mrs. Conger left Alexandria for the Shenandoah Valley to recover from an attack of malaria. She established an art school in Harrisonburg, Va., and in 1906 was married to Dr. Clement E. Conger, a well known physician.

While in Harrisonburg, she was an active member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church and during World War I was a leader in Red Cross activities.

Dr. Conger died in 1932, Mrs. Conger returned to Alexandria in 1944 and had lived there since then.

She is survived by two sons, Clement E. Conger Jr., curator of the White House and State Department diplomatic reception rooms, who lives in Alexandria, and Dennis Ramsay Conger, a retired Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. official, of Manassas; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The family suggests that expressions of sympathy may be in the form of contributions to the Restoration Fund of Christ Church Alexandria. (Source: undated clipping, with d. 8 Feb 1977 added, Conger Confab, Vol. III, No. 2, June 1977, included photograph)

+ 5188 M i. Dennis Ramsay CONGER was born on 3 Jul 1908 in Rockingham, Rockingham Co., VA.

+ 5189 M ii. Clement Ellis CONGER was born on 15 Oct 1912 in Rockingham, Rockingham Co., VA and died on 11 Jan 2004 in Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL at age 91.

3324. Gerald CONGER was born on 15 Oct 1883 and died on 26 Nov 1960 at age 77.

3326. Carl CONGER was born on 18 Dec 1885 and died on 12 Oct 1957 at age 71.

3330. Floyd Raymond GUILINGER was born on 21 Feb 1894 in Barlow Twp., Washington Co., OH, died in Jun 1965 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 71, and was buried in Jun 1965 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Hollywood Hills.

General Notes:
Floyd Raymond Guilinger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: A birth date of 21 Feb 1894 has be reported. This doesn't agree with the SSDI.

CEMETERY: Hollywood Hills Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA

SS Death Index: Floyd Guilinger; b. 1 Feb 1894; issued: OH; d. Jun 1965;
last place of residence: Los Angeles, CA; zipcode: 90006; SSN: 278-09-3841

Floyd married Mae Felicia LANE in 1913 in Washington Co., OH. Mae was born on 20 Aug 1896 in Washington Co., OH, died in Oct 1967 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 71, and was buried in 1967 in Lawrence, Washington Co., OH, Baptist Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mae Felicia Lane

SS Death Index: Mae Guilinger; b. 20 Aug 1896; issued: CA; d. Oct 1967;
last place of residence: Los Angeles, CA; zipcode: 90026; SSN: 573-32-3446

+ 5195 M i. Dallas Lane GUILINGER was born on 20 Sep 1914 in Marietta Twp., Washington Co., OH.

+ 5196 F ii. Wanda GUILINGER was born on 3 Jul 1916 in Marietta Twp., Washington Co., OH and died in Aug 1980 in Ohio at age 64.

+ 5197 F iii. Wilma GUILINGER was born on 2 Dec 1921 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

5198 F iv. Ila GUILINGER was born on 4 Nov 1925 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH and died about Jun 1993 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA about age 67.

General Notes:
Ila Guilinger

Problem: Did she die in Jun 1993 or as in the SSDI, June 1991?

SS Death Index: Ila Guilinger; b. 4 Nov 1925; issued: CA; d. Jul 1991;
last place of residence: Los Angeles, CA; zipcode: 90012; SSN: 4546-32-5460

3331. Ralph Evan GUILINGER was born on 4 Sep 1896 in Fairfield Twp., Washington Co., OH, died on 24 Nov 1953 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH at age 57, and was buried in Nov 1953 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH, Calvary Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ralph Evan Guilinger

PARENTS: George (NMI) Guilinger and Margaret Emmaline Conger

EDUCATION: 1913 graduate of Marietta Township High School, Washington Co., OH; Graduated from Marietta Commercial College, Marietta, OH in June 1915

MILITARY: WWI 1918, U.S. Army, Private in the 380th Regt., Co., B

RESIDENCES: Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH after WWI service

MARRIAGE: Ralph Evan Guilinger and Viola Marie Mentges were married on 5 Jan 1927 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

OCCUPATION: 1929-1953, Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co., Campbell, OH: as Mixer Supt., Open Hearth Dept., 1943-1953

Ralph married Viola Marie MENTGES, daughter of Nicholas MENTGES and Bernadine HERGET, on 5 Jan 1927 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH. Viola was born on 30 Oct 1901 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH, died on 16 Dec 1975 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH at age 74, and was buried in Dec 1975 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH, Calvary Cemetery.

General Notes:
Viola Marie Mentges

PARENTS: Nicholas Mentges and Bernadine Herget

OCCUPATION: Worked at the Bixler Baking Co., Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH from 1914-1927

SS Death Index: Viola Guilinger; b. 30 Oct 1901; issued: OH; d. Dec 1975;
last place of residence: Struthers, OH; zipcode: 44471; SSN: 277-42-2363

+ 5199 M i. Robert Ralph GUILINGER was born on 22 Dec 1928 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

+ 5200 F ii. Margaret Mary GUILINGER was born on 14 Feb 1931 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH, died on 9 Aug 1996 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH at age 65, and was buried on 12 Aug 1996 in Lowellville, Mahoning Co., OH, St. John's Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Marie Guilinger

EDUCATION: 1916 graduate of Marietta Township High School, Washington Co., OH 1917 Ohio Teaching Certificate

OCCUPATION: Taught elementary school, Washington Co., OH 1916-1918

EDUCATION: Attended Ohio University, Athens, OH and Kent State University, Kent, OH

OCCUPATION: Director of Kent Welfare & Visiting Nurses Assn., 1935-1970.

Elizabeth married Lester Harold FOUST on 19 Apr 1920 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH. Lester was born on 9 Nov 1891 in Somerset Co., PA, died on 12 Nov 1934 in Kent, Portage Co., OH at age 43, and was buried in Nov 1934 in Somerset, Somerset Co., PA, Mt. Zion Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lester Harold Foust

MILITARY: Served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War I, Apr 1917 to Dec. 1918

OCCUPATION: Division Superintendent, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, 1919-1934

+ 5201 M i. Lester Lee FOUST was born on 1 Mar 1921 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH, died on 1 Oct 1993 in Ravenna, Portage Co., OH at age 72, and was buried in Oct 1993 in Kent, Portage Co., OH, Standing Rock Cemetery.

5202 F ii. Margaret Jane FOUST was born on 28 Jul 1923 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

General Notes:
Margaret Jane Foust

EDUCATION: Graduated from Kent State University, Kent, OH with a B.S. Degree in
1952. Internship at Harper Hospital, Detroit, MI, 1952-1953.

OCCUPATION:
Director Dietetics, Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Cleveland, OH, 1953-1979
Dietitian at various hospitals in Ohio, 1980-1988

NEVER_MARRIED: She never married.

+ 5203 M iii. Clifford Conger FOUST was born on 25 Dec 1925 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

General Notes:
George W. Raycraft

Census: 1920, in Harney Co., OR, 24 Jan 1920, Soundex Re. R. 1493, Vol. 6, Ed. 68, Sh. 5, L. 23
George W. Raycraft, head, 41, OH; Florence D., wife, 39, MA
Edna H., dau. 16, WA; Edris V., dau. 14, WA; Cecil, son, 12, WA
Josephine E., dau. 11, WA; Louise M., dau. 8, OR; Florence R., dau. 5, OR
George W., Jr., son. 3 9/12, OR; Charles H., son, 1 5/12, OH
Ellen Conger, aunt, 74, OH
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

George married Florence D. UNKNOWN. Florence was born about 1881 in Massachusetts.

3341. Cora Myrtle CONGER was born on 28 Apr 1895 in Eustis, Frontier Co., NE, died on 8 Aug 1958 in Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., NE at age 63, and was buried in Aug 1958 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE, Kearney Cemetery.

Cora married Allen Alonzo WRIGHT, son of Leander Allen WRIGHT and Clarissa O. CONGER, on 4 Jan 1916 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE. Allen was born on 30 Apr 1894 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE, died on 28 Jan 1978 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE at age 83, and was buried in Feb 1978 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE, Kearney Cemetery.

General Notes:
Allen Alonzo Wright

OCCUPATION: farmer; Justice of the Peace, Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., NE

ORGANIZATIONS: Mason for 57 years

RELATIONSHIP: Allen Alonzo Wright and his wife, Cora Myrtle Conger, were 2nd
cousins. Their common ancestor was Elias Conger.

5212 F i. Carrie Bell WRIGHT was born on 10 Apr 1916 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE.

General Notes:
Carrie Bell Wright

AKA: CFA II, lists the middle name as, Bell and Belle.

Carrie married Edwin BOYSEN in Aug 1953 in Madison, Madison Co., NE. Edwin was born on 11 Apr and died in Feb 1978 in Madison, Madison Co., NE.

General Notes:
Edwin Boysen

MILITARY: Served in U.S. Army during WWII

OCCUPATION: Farmer

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue

+ 5213 F ii. Elva Mae WRIGHT was born on 24 Jun 1917 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE.

+ 5214 F iii. Iva Katherine WRIGHT was born on 24 Jun 1917 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE.

+ 5215 F iv. Helen Fern WRIGHT was born on 6 Jul 1918 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE.

+ 5216 M v. Weldon A. WRIGHT was born on 2 Jan 1921 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE.

+ 5217 F vi. Myrtle Jane WRIGHT was born on 17 Feb 1922 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE.

5218 F vii. Mabel Alline WRIGHT was born on 11 Feb 1923 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE and died on 24 Aug 1923.

+ 5219 M viii. George Raymond WRIGHT was born on 22 Feb 1924 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE.

+ 5220 M ix. Dale Conger WRIGHT was born on 25 Dec 1925 in Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., NE.

5221 M x. Allan Mason WRIGHT was born on 25 Jan 1927 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE.

+ 5222 M xi. Jack Hoover WRIGHT was born on 21 Jun 1928 in Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., NE and died on 22 Nov 1979 at age 51.

+ 5223 F xii. Mary Ann WRIGHT was born on 26 Dec 1931 in Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., NE.

3342. Hattie Katherine CONGER was born on 16 Feb 1897 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, died on 1 May 1979 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE at age 82, and was buried on 3 May 1979 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE, Kearney Cemetery.

General Notes:
Hattie Katherine Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1926, Odessa, NE
RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1972, Mrs. J.M. Halliwell of Kearney, NE

OBITUARY: Extracted from the funeral notice from the funeral home for Hattie Conger.
She died on 1 May 1979 at Kearney, NE and the services were conducted from Horner-Lieske Mortuary Chapel Thursday 3 May 1979 at 1:00pm.

Her Grandsons were the pallbearers and they are listed as: Greg Shea, Tim Shea, Kevin Shea, Dennis Shea (Fern Halliwell Shea relations); James Chavanu (not sure if her son or grandson from Dorothy Halliwell Chavanu ); Thomas Halliwell (Harry Allen Halliwell's son); Keith Halliwell, Don Halliwell (not sure if these are sons or grandsons of Darold Halliwell) Ronald Halliwell and Gary Halliwell (Darold Halliwell's sons)

This funeral notice listed Hattie as a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.

The final resting place is Kearney Cemetery, Kearney, NE.
(Furnished by Susan Alcover)

BURIAL: Pall Bearers were her grandsons: Greg Shea; Tim Shea; Kevin Shea; Dennis Shea; Keith Halliwell; James Chavanu; Ronald Halliwell; Gary Halliwell; Don Halliwell; Thomas Halliwell. Hymns: Old Rugged Cross and Abide With Me.

ORGANIZATIONS: Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary

SSN:
Individual: Halliwell, Hattie
Social Security #: 506-50-8861
Issued in: Nebraska
Birth date: Feb 16, 1897
Death date: May 1979
Residence code: Nebraska
ZIP Code of last known residence: 68847
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Kearney, Nebraska
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 68847
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Kearney, Nebraska
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 26, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.110342.25]

Hattie married James Martin HALLIWELL, son of Samuel Blair HALLIWELL and Mary Elizabeth RALL, on 24 Jan 1918 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE. James was born on 2 Oct 1894 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE, died on 7 Jul 1961 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE at age 66, and was buried in Jul 1961 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE, Kearney Cemetery.

General Notes:
James Martin Halliwell

OCCUPATION: Farmer

RESIDENCES: Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE

COMMENT: Not found on the SSDI

+ 5224 M i. Harry Allen HALLIWELL was born on 11 Nov 1918 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE, died on 21 Feb 1972 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL at age 53, and was buried on 24 Feb 1972 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL, Hillsborough Cemetery.

+ 5225 F ii. Dorothy Mae HALLIWELL was born on 9 Jun 1920 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE.

+ 5226 F iii. Fern Louise HALLIWELL was born on 3 Mar 1923 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE.

3346. James Encil BOUGHNER was born on 7 Apr 1878, died on 4 Sep 1958 in Barnesville, Belmont Co., OH at age 80, and was buried on 8 Sep 1958 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, Cameron Cemetery.

General Notes:
James Encil Boughner

PARENTS: James Milton Boughner and Sarah Ann Smith

OBITUARY: James E. Boughner
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon for James E. Boughner, 80, of Monroe County, [OH] who died Friday at Barnesville General Hospital.

He is survived by his wife and one sister, Mrs. W.E. Yost of Marietta; two brothers, Mr. J.C. Boughner of Callahan, Fla., and Mr. Grover Boughner of Clarington; and the following children by a former marriage, Mrs. Adolph Price and Mrs. Gilbert Bradfield of Marietta; Mrs. C.G. Ludwig of Valley Stream, L.I., N.Y.; and Mr. Harold Boughner of Nashville, Tenns. Two children, Martha Boughner Henry and Herman Boughner are deceased. Eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. in the Church of Christ in Cameron, with the Rev. J.V.A. Traylor conducting and the Harper-Campbell Funeral directors of Beallsville in charge of arrangements. Burial was in Cameron Cemetery.
(Source: newspaper clipping, hand dated, 5 Sep 1958, by Eloise Boughner Bradfield, the daughter of the deceased. - Furnished by Jane Pearson)

COMMENT: The date of 5 Sep 1958 that was hand written on the obituary does not agre with the Death Certificate which indicates that he died on 4 Sep 1958 and was buried on 8 Sep 1958.

James married Bertha Elizabeth BOWEN. Bertha was born on 28 Jan 1877 in Stafford, Monroe Co., OH and died on 15 Apr 1921 at age 44.

+ 5228 F i. Oleta Marie BOUGHNER was born on 30 Jul 1902 and died on 11 Dec 1985 at age 83.

+ 5229 F ii. Iva Eloise BOUGHNER was born on 1 Mar 1905 and died on 22 Oct 1978 at age 73.

5230 M iii. Ralph Herman BOUGHNER was born on 20 Feb 1907 and died on 12 Jan 1934 in Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV at age 26.

General Notes:
Ralph Herman Boughner

PARENTS: James Encil Boughner and Bertha Elizabeth Bowen

AKA: Known as Herman

NO_ISSUE: He had no issue.

+ 5232 F v. Martha E. BOUGHNER was born on 1 Feb 1916 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 16 Aug 1952 in Madison, Jefferson Co., IN at age 36, and was buried in Aug 1952 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH, East Lawn Cemetery.

3350. Alice Jane BOUGHNER was born on 5 Aug 1892 in Norchu, , OH, died on 28 Dec 1976 in Martins Ferry, Belmont Co., OH at age 84, and was buried on 31 Dec 1976 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, New Cameron Cemetery.

General Notes:
Alice Jane Boughner

SPOUSE: Alice J. Boughner was the 2nd wife of John David Henthorn.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Church of Christ, Cameron, OH

OBITUARY:
Alice Henthorn, 84 of Cameron, died Tuesday in Martins Ferry Hospital [Martins Ferry, OH].

She was a member of the Cameron Church of Christ.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charles Root of Wooster and Mrs. Sarah Atkinson of Tiltonsville; two sons, Ray of Shadyside and Paul of RD 3, Woodsfield; eight grandchildren; two greatgrandsons.

Friends will be received at the Bauer & Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, after 2 p.m. Thursday, where services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. Burial in Cameron Cemetery [Cameron, OH].
(Source: undated clipping - furnished by Linda Messimer)

CEMETERY: Alice J. Boughner is buried in Row 12, Position 1 (starting from the back left corner) of the New Cameron Cemetery, near Cameron, OH. The stone reads: Alice J., 1892-1976
(Cemetery survey furnished by Ruth Shuck)

Alice married John David HENTHORN, son of Sylvester HENTHORN and Susan MORRIS, on 11 Jan 1912 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH. John was born on 11 Aug 1869 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 24 Mar 1955 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH at age 85, and was buried in Mar 1955 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, New Cameron Cemetery.

General Notes:
John David Henthorn

Problem: What was the date of birth, 5 Aug 1870 or 11 Aug 1869. Gordon Paul reports the birth of John D. Henthorn on 11 Aug 1869 at Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH to Sylvester Henthorn and Susan Morris of Adams Twp.

BIRTH: John D. Henthorn, 11 Aug 1869, Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH; Father: Sylvester; Mother: Susan Morris
(Source: Monroe County Health Department Birth Records, Vol. 1, p. 219, - furnished by Linda Henthorn)

RELATIONSHIP: After his mother died, John David Henthorn was raised by his aunt, Elizabeth A. Henthorn and her husband (James) William Tidd. They had a son, George Tidd. John David Henthorn and George Tidd married Boughner sisters, Alice and Myrtle, respectively.
(Furnished by Linda Messimer)

MARRIAGE: John D. Henthorn and Clara L. Nichols were married on 18 Feb 1892 in Monroe Co., OH; p. 156.
(Source: Monroe County Ohio Marriage Extractions - New Martinsville, WV Library - Furnished by Estral Tennant and Ray Alfred Stewart)

Census: 1900 in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., # 165, 166
John Henthorn, b. Aug 1871, age 28, married 8 years, b. in OH, father
b. in OH, mother b. in OH, road teamster
Clara H. Henthorn, b. Feb 1871, age 29, married 8 years, mother of 1,
1 living, b. in OH, father b. in OH, mother b. in OH
Freda P. Henthorn, dau., b. Nov 1892, age 7, b. in OH, father b. in
OH, mother b. in OH
(Source: Family added based on 1900 census information. Census informant was Gordon Paul. REH)

DIVORCE: The marriage of John David Henthorn and Clara L. Nichols ended in divorce.

MARRIAGE: J.D. Henthorn (39) divorced and Alice J. Boughner (19) were married on 11 Jan 1912 in Monroe Co., OH. J.D. from Monroe Co., s/o of Sylvester Henthorn and Susana Morris. Alice from Monroe Co., d/o John Boughner and Ella Pool.
(Furnished by Ray Alfred Stewart)

QUESTION: Were John David Henthorn and his second wife, Alice Jane Boughner both born on August 5th?

Problem: With which of his two wives did John David Henthorn have children?

DEATH-RELATIONSHIP: Wanda Lee Henthorn died in infancy, on 21 Dec 1929, from broncho pneumonia. This was just 2 days before the death of her grandfather, Sylvester Henthorn on 23 Dec 1929.

OBITUARY: John David Henthorn Dies
Funeral services for John D. Henthorn will be held in the chapel of the Bauer - Turner home Friday afternoon at two with Minister J.V.A. Traylor officiating. Burial will be made in the Cameron cemetery.

Mr. Henthorn died at his home in Cameron Monday morning following a short illness. He was born at Cameron on Aug. 5, 1870, a son of Sylvester and Susan Morris Henthorn. A retired farmer he spent his entire life in the Cameron community where in his youth he became a member of the Church of Christ.

Surviving are his wife Alice Boughner Henthorn; two daughters, Mr. J.J. Smith, Lakeland, Florida, and Mrs. J.A. Pittman of Wooster; two sons, Ray Henthorn of Shadyside and Paul of the home; and two sisters, Mrs. Cora Case of Cleveland and Mrs. Loretta Vierheller of New Comerstown, also three grandchildren.
(Source: undated newspaper clipping, Times-Leader, Martins Ferry, OH)

Problem: Was the date of death, 24 Mar 1955 or 29 Mar 1955? Linda Messimer lists, 29 Mar 1955.

CEMETERY: John D. Henthorn is buried in Row 12, Position 1 (starting from the back left corner) of the New Cameron Cemetery, near Cameron, OH. The stone reads: John D. Henthorn, 1870-1955.
(Cemetery survey furnished by Ruth Shuck)

+ 5234 F i. Sarah Elizabeth HENTHORN was born on 22 Sep 1912 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 27 Aug 1992 in Weirton, Hancock Co., WV at age 79, and was buried in Aug 1992 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, New Cameron Cemetery.

+ 5235 M ii. Ray Alton HENTHORN was born on 30 Nov 1919 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH.

5236 F iii. Ada Mae HENTHORN was born on 20 Sep 1925 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 10 Nov 1994 in Wooster, Wayne Co., OH at age 69, and was buried on 13 Nov 1994 in Shreve, Wayne Co., OH, Oak Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ada Mae Henthorn

BIRTH: Henthorn (female), 20 Sep 1925, Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH; Father: John D.; Mother: Alice Jane Boughner, residents of Cameron, OH
(Source: Monroe County Health Department Birth Records, furnished by Linda Henthorn)

OBITUARY:
Ada M. Root, 69, 7972 Burbank Road, Wooster, OH, died Thursday, November 10, 1994 at her residence. She was born in Cameron on September 20, 1925 of John D. and Alice Jane Bouchner (?) Henthorn.

She was a past member of the Cameron Church of Christ.

Preceding her in death beside her parents was her first husband, James A. Pittman, and sister, Sarah Atkinson.

She is survived by her husband, Charles; two sons, James P. Pittman, Rittman, and Dennis L. Pittman, Wooster, OH; two grandchildren; and two brothers, Ray Henthorn, Shadyside, and Paul Henthorn of Woodsfield.

Friends visited at Johnston-Schlabach Funeral Home at Shreve, OH on Saturday, Nov. 12, 1994 where services were held Sunday afternoon with Rev. Ray Headings officiating. Burial followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Shreve, OH.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne County Hospice, 2330 Cleveland Road, Wooster, OH 44691.
(Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Monday, 14 Nov 1994, page 7)

General Notes:
Charles Root

SPOUSE: Charles Root was the 2nd husband of Ada Mae Henthorn.

5237 F iv. Wanda Lee HENTHORN was born on 4 Jul 1929 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 21 Dec 1929 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, and was buried in Dec 1929 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, New Cameron Cemetery.

General Notes:
Wanda Lee Henthorn

BIRTH: Wanda Lee Henthorn, 4 Jul 1929, Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH; Father: Jno. D. Henthorn; Mother: Alice Boughner, residents of Cameron, OH
(Source: Monroe County Health Department Birth Records, furnished by Linda Henthorn)

DEATH-RELATIONSHIP: Wanda Lee Henthorn died in infancy, on 21 Dec 1929, from broncho pneumonia. This was just 2 days before the death of her grandfather, Sylvester Henthorn on 23 Dec 1929.

DEATH: Wanda Lee Henthorn
Born: 4 Jul 1929
Died: 21 Dec 1929, in Monroe Co. OH; Age: 5 months
Cause: Broncho Pneumonia
Occupation:
Parents:
(Source: Monroe County Health Department Death Records, Vol. 1, p. 60, - furnished by Linda Henthorn)

CEMETERY: According to Linda Messimer, Wanda Lee Henthorn is buried in an unmarked grave in the same lot where John David and Alice Jane (Boughner) Henthorn are buried.

+ 5238 M v. Paul Dwight HENTHORN was born on 11 Aug 1931 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH.

3355. Michael J. MAURY Dr. was born on 6 Dec 1892 in Clarington, Monroe Co., OH, died on 23 Oct 1962 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA at age 69, and was buried on 25 Oct 1962 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, Cameron Cemetery.

General Notes:
Michael J. Maury

RESIDENCES: 1307 LaClair Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

OBITUARY:
Dr. Michael J. Maury, resident of 1307 LaClair Ave., Pittsburgh, [PA] and physician in that city, died Tuesday at 5 a.m. at the Angelus Hospital there.

He was born Dec. 6, 1892, in Clarington, [OH], a son of L.S. and Julia Boughner Maury, and was a 32nd degree Mason.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Dorothy Maury; a daughter, Virginia; three sons, Donald, Samuel, and William, all of the home; two sisters, Miss Jane and Miss Alma Maury, both of Clarington.

Friends will be received at the Rush Funeral Home at Clarington after 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 with Minister J.V.A. Traylor officiating. Burial will be in the Cameron Cemetery.
(Source: hand dated clipping, Wed. 24 Oct 1962 - furnished by Ruth Shuck)

3359. Pearl M. MILLER was born on 5 Mar 1892 in Belmont Co., OH, died on 30 Jun 1988 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH at age 96, and was buried on 2 Jul 1988 in Beallsville, Monroe Co., OH, Captina Cemetery.

General Notes:
Pearl M. Miller

OBITUARY:
Pearl M. Henthorn, 96, RD 3, Beallsville, died Thursday in Woodsfield Americare Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 5, 1892, in Belmont County, [OH], a daughter of George and Mazie Boughner Miller.

A member of the Church of Christ, she was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Henthorn.

Surviving are two sons, Virgil of Beallsville and Donald of Rittman; a daughter, Edna May Truex of Beaver, W.Va.; a brother, William J. Miller of Clarington; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, today, 2 to 9 p.m., where services will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m., with Minister Tom Butterfield officiating. Burial follows in Captina Cemetery, Beallsville.
(Source: Times-Leader, Martins Ferry, OH, 1 Jul 1988 - furnished by Ruth Shuck)

QUESTION: Is this Pearl Miller from Woodsfield, OH and a sister of Julia (Miller) Winzenreid, 91, of Beallsville, OH whose obituary appeared Abt. 1 Feb 1986?

Pearl married Everett William HENTHORN, son of William Homer HENTHORN and Mary Elizabeth WARD, on 25 Nov 1916 in Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV. Everett was born on 27 May 1895 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 12 Sep 1987 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV at age 92, and was buried on 15 Sep 1987 in Beallsville, Monroe Co., OH, Captina Cemetery.

General Notes:
Everett William Henthorn

RESIDENCES: In Jul-Aug 1972 his address was Rt. 3, Beallsville, OH 43716.

SS Death Index: b. 27 May 1895, issued: OH; d. Sep 1987, death res:
Beallsville, Monroe, Ohio or Wilson, Belmont, OH; SSN: 286-34-2793

Problem: Is this Everett William Henthorn or Everett F. Henthorne?

Problem: Was the date of birth 27 May 1895 from the Social Security Death Index or 11 Apr 1892 in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH from Vol. 3, page 79 of the Birth Records at Woodsfield, OH?

ANNIVERSARY: To Celebrate Golden Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Everett W. Henthorn of Beallsville Rt. 3 - Mellot Ridge - will be honored guests in celebration of their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, July 30th, [1966].

An Open House is planned to be held at the Cameron School House, off State Route 78 in Cameron, where relatives and friends will be received from 2:00 to 5:00 o'clock in the afternoon and from 7:00 to 10:00 in the evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Henthorn were married in Wheeling, West Virginia, on November 25th, 1916. Fifty years ago Mrs. Henthorn was the former Miss Pearl Miller. Mr. Henthorn has been a farmer all his life and drove a school bus for 25 years. They are members of the Church of Christ.

They are the parents of one daughter, Mrs. Ray (Edna Mae) Truex of Lilly, Penna., and two sons, Donald of Rittman, Ohio, and Virgial of Dearborn, Michigan. They have one grandson and five granddaughters.

The children in holding an open house celebration for their parents have expressed the hope that many friends of their parents and relatives will be able to share the occasion with them.
(Source: newspaper clipping, with photo, Thursday, 21 Jul 1966)

OBITUARY: Death of Everett W. Henthorn
Everett W. Henthorn age 92, of Beallsville R.#3, Ohio died early Saturday evening Sept. 12, 1987 at the Wetzel County Hospital New Martinsville, W.Va. He was born May 27, 1895 in Monroe County, [OH] the son of the late William and Elizabeth Ward Henthorn.

He was a retired farmer and school bus driver. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife Pearl Miller Henthorn of the Woodsfield Americare Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Two sons: Virgil Henthorn - Beallsville R#3, Ohio, and Donald Henthorn - Rittman, Ohio. One daughter - Mrs. Edna Truex - Beaver, W.Va. Six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. One half-sister, Ella Pittman - Beallsville R#3, Ohio, Brother-in-law, William Miller - Clarington, Ohio Route #1, sister-in-law, Lucy Miller - San Lorenza, California, also several nieces and nephews.

Friends were received at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield on Monday where services were held on Tuesday with Minister Tom Butterfield officiating. Burial was in the Captina Cemetery, Beallsville.
(Source: undated newspaper clipping - furnished by Ruth Shuck)

CEMETERY: A Nov 1994 photograph of the tombstone at Captina Cemetery (Route 556) reads: HENTHORN; PEARL M.; 1892 - 1988; EVERETT W.; 1895 - 1987
(Furnished by Delbert Henthorn)

5243 U i. Unknown HENTHORN was born on 19 Jan 1924 in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

5244 F ii. Edna Mae HENTHORN was born on 19 Jan 1924 in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

Edna married Ray C. TRUAX, son of John M. TRUAX and Celestia PITTMAN, on 2 Jun 1946 in Monroe Co., OH. Ray was born about 1922.

General Notes:
Ray C. Truax

MARRIAGE: Edna M. Henthorn (23) a d/o Everett Henthorn and Pearl Miller was married to Ray C. Truax (Truex) (24) a s/o John M. Truax and Celestia Pittman on 2 Jun 1946 at Monroe Co., OH.
(Furnished by Ray Alfred Stewart)

5245 M iii. Donald Ray HENTHORN was born on 16 Feb 1927 in Clarington, Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
Donald Ray Henthorn

MILITARY: Monroe Co., Ohio Henthorn(e) Veterans of World War II
Asher V; Clarence E; Donald R; Elmer C; Everett O; Joe; John B. Jr;
Kenneth D; Leonard F; Lloyd; Ray A; Wade C; Walter E
(Furnished by Ray Alfred Stewart)

MARRIAGE: Donald Ray Henthorn (23) and Gail Hilda Suppes (24) were married on 17 Feb 1951 in Monroe Co., OH. Donald from Clarington, OH s/o Everett Henthorn and Pearl Miller; Gail from Cameron, OH d/o John Suppes and Joanna Boughner.
(Furnished by Ray Alfred Stewart)

Donald married Gail Hilda SUPPES, daughter of John SUPPES and Joanna BOUGHNER, on 17 Feb 1951 in Plain View, Monroe Co., OH. Gail was born about 1927 in Clarington, Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
Gail Hilda Suppes

MARRIAGE: Henthorn-Suppes Wedding Announced
Mr. and Mrs. John Suppes, of Cameron, [OH], are announcing the marriage of their youngest daughter, Gail Hilda to Donald Henthorn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Henthorn of Beallsville.

The single ring ceremony was performed at the home of Minister Elmer Taylor, at Plainview, on Saturday, February seventeenth at two o'clock.

The bride was attractive in a navy blue suit with blue and white accessories. She wore a rhinestone necklace and earrings, gift of the bridegroom, and chose a corsage of American Beauty roses to complete her ensemble. The tradition of something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue, and a penny in her shoe, was carried out by the bride.

The bride chose her sister, Mrs. Harvey Nething, of Hannibal, for her matron of honor. She was attired in a navy suit with black and white accessories. Her corsage was of white carnations.

Harvey Nething, of Hannibal, brother-in-law of the bride, served the groom as best man.

A reception was held on Sunday at the home of the bride's parents for the immediate families.

The newlyweds will make their home with the bride's parents for the present. Mr. Henthorn is employed as a carpenter with W.J. Johnston of Shadyside.
(Source: undated newspaper clipping, with photo - furnished by Ruth Shuck)

5246 M iv. Virgil Ward HENTHORN was born on 19 Feb 1929 in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
Virgil Ward Henthorn

OCCUPATION: Preaching at Mellott Ridge Church of Christ
Hear Virgil Henthorn Sunday, May 29th [1949], at the Mellott Ridge Church of Christ.

Morning service at 10:30 and evening service at 7:45 E.S.T.

Virgil Henthorn is a local boy, graduated in the 1948 class of the Beallsville High School and has attended The Freed Hardman College at Henderson, Tenn., in preparing for the ministry.

He has always been well liked in his home community and at the school. You are invited to hear him. -- Herman Truex.
(Source: hand dated newspaper clipping, 1949, - furnished by Ruth Shuck)

3371. Elias Garner CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1893 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE, died on 9 Sep 1990 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE at age 96, and was buried on 11 Sep 1990 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE, Rose Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Garner Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Sarah Elizabeth Garner

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1932, Neligh, NE
RESIDENCES: Move to Pender, NE in 1937

MILITARY: Served during WWI in U.S. Army; stationed at Camp Cody, NM in Jul 1918

OCCUPATION: farmer; Clerk of District Court at Thurston, NE; insurance firm

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

RESIDENCES: Clarkson, Stanton, Neligh, Pender, NE

HONORS: 15 Jun 1979 -- My brother, Elias Garner Conger of Pender, NE, son of Elias and Sarah Garner Conger, who is now 85 years old was honored recently by the Pender Commercial Club in a "Roast of the Year." He was recognized for his many civic contributions to Pender since he moved there in 1937 from Neligh, NE.

He served as clerk of the District Court in Pender for 22 years and retired in 1975 at age 82. He was the oldest clerk of the district court in the state of Nebraska. He is a lifetime member of VFW and American Legion, as he served in World War I. He loves to garden and has a lifelong ambition to grow the biggest tomatoes in Pender. He was born at Clarkson, NE on Oct. 5, 1893. He and I are the only two left of ten Conger children.
(Source: Written by Josephine Conger Wagner, Oakdale, NE 68761 - found in Conger Confab, Vol. 5, No. 4, Dec 1979)

SS Death Index: Elias Conger; b. 5 Oct 1893; issued: NE; d. 9 Sep 1990;
last place of residence: ; zipcode: ; SSN: 506-36-5618

DEATH: 9 Sep 1990; Pender, Thurston, NE
(Source: Funeral card - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

OBITUARY: Elias Conger, 91 (sic)
Elias Garner Conger, 96, of Pender, [NE] died Sunday, Sept. 9, 1990 at Pender Care Center.

Elias was born Oct. 5, 1893 at Clarkson to Elias and Sarah (Garner) Conger and as a young man lived in the Neligh area.

On July 12, 1917 he married Olive E. Napier at Albion. They had one son, Phillip Garner.

Elias served in France during World War I, and in 1937 they moved to Pender where he worked as a government farm loan supervisor. From 1946 until 1975 he was Thurston County clerk of district court.

He was a member of Masonic Lodge Branch 274 for 70 years, a member of Pender American Legion and a member of Pender Methodist Church.

He is survived by a sister, Josephine Wagner of Oakdale; a granddaughter, Mrs. Larry (Barbara) Wingett of Pender; a great granddaughter, Lyn Wingett of Yankton; a daughter-in-law, Carol Corbett of Tucson; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceding him in death were his wife and son, two brothers and six sisters.

Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 10, (Error: should have read, Tuesday, Sept. 11. REH) at United Church of Pender, with the Rev. William Anderson officiating. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery at Pender.
(Source: Pender, NE newpaper, Sept. 12, 1990 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

BURIAL:
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Elias G. Conger; October 5, 1893 - September 9, 1990;
FUNERAL SERVICES United Church of Pender, Pender, Nebraska; Tuesday, September 11, 1990; 10:30 A.M;
OFFICIATING Rev. Bill Anderson;
ORGANIST Mrs. Charles Malmberg;
VOCALS Congregation "Amazing Grace" #378; "How Great Thou Art" #77;
PALLBEARERS Don Berg, Ron Samuelson, Dell Vollers, Darrell Merry, Jim Nelson, Carl Vollers;
INTERMENT Rose Hill Cemetery, Pender, Nebraska
(Source: Funeral Memorial Booklet - furnished by Jonelle Linnaus)

Elias married Olive Edna NAPIER, daughter of James NAPIER and Ellen MILLER, on 12 Jul 1917 in Albion, Boone Co., NE. Olive was born on 18 Feb 1896 in Ewing, Holt Co., NE, died on 6 Sep 1980 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE at age 84, and was buried on 9 Sep 1980 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE, Rose Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Olive Edna Napier

PARENTS: Her parents were James Napier and Ellen Miller. The Napier and Miller families homesteaded at Ewing, NE, coming from Iowa. James Napier was born in Canada and was of Scottish descent. Ellen Miller was born in Scotland.
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian; Methodist

RESIDENCES: Ewing, Neligh, Pender, NE

OBITUARY: Mrs. Olive Edna Conger
Funeral services for Mrs. Olive Conger of Pender, [NE] were Tuesday, Sept. 9, at United Methodist Church in Pender with the Rev. Dwight Mason officiating.

Organist was Mrs. Mark Stanek. Vocals were by the Methodist Men Choir, which sang, "In the Garden."

Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery in Pender.

Pallbearers were Ron Samuelson, Robert Chaney, Darrel Merry, Arlo Rice, Jim Nelson and Eric Racely.

Honorary pallbearers were Tom Witt, Erwin Krusemark, Clark Wenke, Henry Suhr, Merrill Callaham and Gerald McGath.

Mrs. Conger was born Feb. 18, 1896, at Ewing, and died Saturday, Sept. 6, at Pender Community Hospital.

She was married to Elias Conger of Pender July 12, 1917, at Albion.

Survivors include the widower and a granddaughter, Mrs. Larry (Barb) Wingett of Pender.
(Source: Pender Times, Thursday, September 11, 1980 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

SS Death Index: Olive Conger; b. 18 Feb 1896; issued: NE; d. Sep 1980;
last place of residence: Pender, NE; zipcode: 68047; SSN: 508-58-9817

+ 5247 M i. Phillip Garner CONGER was born on 7 Jun 1918 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, died on 15 Apr 1971 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ at age 52, and was buried on 19 Apr 1971 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE, Rose Hill Cemetery.

3373. Roy Mayhew CONGER was born on 13 Sep 1898 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, died on 6 Oct 1969 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE at age 71, and was buried on 9 Oct 1969 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, Laurel Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Roy Mayhew Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Sarah Elizabeth Garner

NAME-CONFLICT: His middle name is spelled, Mayhew in the family Bible. His daughter thought he spelled his middle name, Mayhue.

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1932 Neligh, NE; 1 year in Sacremento, CA

OCCUPATION: farmer; insurance

MARRIAGE: 26 Jun 1920 at St. Francis Church, Neligh, NE

Problem: His obituary lists the date of his 2nd marriage as 3 Nov 1957. CFA I, lists the date as, 4 Nov 1958.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

DEATH: 6 Oct 1969 at Neligh, Antelope, NE at age 71, from cancer.

OBITUARY: Roy Conger Succumbs
Roy M. Conger, 71, life-long resident of the Neligh, [NE] community, died at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh on October 6, 1969.

Rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, at Hoepfinger Home for Funerals, and Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 9, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Neligh, with Father Steffensmeier officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Neligh. Music will be furnished by Mrs. Bud Furstenau, organist, and Mrs. Robert Adams and Dale Russell. Serving as pallbearers will be Carl Schrader, Clarence Johnson, Rolly Johnson, Bob Flenniken, Oscar Krohn and Jack Bonge.

Roy Mayhue Conger was born September 13, 1898 at Neligh to Elias Conger and Sarah Garner Conger.

He attended school in Antelope County and graduated from Neligh High School.

On June 26, 1920, he was married to Margaret Connelly, at Neligh, who preceded him in death on February 5, 1953. To this union four children were born.

On November 3, 1957, he was married to Ione Mae Nuttelmann, at Neligh.

Mr. Conger had farmed all of his life until he moved to Neligh in 1957. He served twenty-five years as a member of the School Board of District No. 15; he was one of the founders of the 4-H Clubs in Antelope County; charter member of Neligh Lions Club; former president of Neligh Chamber of Commerce; secretary-manager of Antelope Mutual Insurance Co.; served on the Antelope County Selective Service Board; and was a former president of the Union Oil Company. He was a life-long (sic) member of St. Francis Catholic Church of Neligh. [Note: He became a member at the time of his first marriage.]

The Nebraska State Corn Picking Contest was held on his farm on October 8, 1959.

Survivors include his wife, Ione Mae; his four children, Gerald and Jack Conger of Palos Verdes, California, Mrs. Arlo (Madelyn) Rice of Neligh, and Patrick of Rosemead, California; a sister, Mrs. Irvin (sic) Wagner, Oakdale, a brother, Elias Conger of Pender; and ten grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, six sisters and one brother.
(Source: undated clipping, includes photograph - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

SS Death Index: Roy Conger; b. 13 Sep 1898; issued: CA; d. Oct 1969; last place of residence: Neligh, NE; zipcode: 68756; SSN: 549-50-1932

Roy married Margaret Mary CONNELLY, daughter of John CONNELLY and Mary Agatha DWYER, on 26 Jun 1920 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE. Margaret was born on 16 Jun 1897 in Warnerville, Madison Co., NE, died on 5 Feb 1953 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE at age 55, and was buried on 9 Feb 1953 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, Laurel Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Margaret Mary Connelly

Problem: Was the date of birth 16 Jun 1897 or 17 Jun 1897? The obit lists, 16 Jun 1897.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

RESIDENCES: Neligh, NE

OBITUARY: Mrs. Conger Dies at 55; Services Held Here Monday
Mrs. Roy Conger, 55, died suddenly Thursday afternoon, Febr. 5, at the hospital here after suffering internal hemorrhages. She had been admitted to the hospital the same morning.

Mrs. Conger had been a resident of this area 36 years.

Funeral services were held at St. Francis Catholic church here Monday morning and burial was in Laurel Hill cemetery.

The Rev. Roger Hayes conducted the services.

Pallbearers were Henry Hansen, Hugh Raymond, John Gadeken, Glen Murray, Floyd Carnes and Wayne Lorenzen.

Margaret Mary Conger, the daughter of John and Mary Connelly was one of 10 children and was born June 16, 1897 at Warnerville.

She was baptized and confirmed in the Roman Catholic church and attended grade schools in Tilden and Alliance. She was graduated from Sacred Heart high school in Omaha, [NE].

In 1916, she moved with her parents to a farm four miles north of Neligh and taught in Antelope county schools for five years prior to her marriage to Roy Conger June 26, 1920, at St. Francis church in Neligh.

To this union four children were born: Jerry of Sacramento, Calif.; Mrs. Arlo Rice of Neligh; Jack of the US Navy, now stationed in Maryland, and Pat, at home.

Mrs. Conger was active in church, school and community affairs.

She was preceded in death by her father and two sisters.

Her survivors include her husband and four children; her mother, Mrs. Jack Connelly of Los Angeles; two grandchildren; three brothers, Jack and Pat Connelly of Los Angeles and Robert of Omaha; four sisters, Mrs. Rue Cass of Omaha, Neva ...
(Source: Neligh News, Neligh, NE, Thursday, February 12, 1953, page 1, included photograph - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

+ 5248 M i. Gerald Elias CONGER was born on 26 Mar 1925 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE.

+ 5249 F ii. Mary Madelyn CONGER was born on 16 Apr 1928 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE.

+ 5250 M iii. John Roy CONGER was born on 6 Sep 1934 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE.

+ 5251 M iv. Patrick Robert CONGER was born on 7 Dec 1936 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE.

Roy next married Ione Mae NUTTELMAN about 4 Nov 1958 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE. Ione was born on 25 Mar 1912 in Wisner, Cuming Co., NE, died on 18 Mar 1997 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE at age 84, and was buried on 22 Mar 1997 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, Laurel Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ione Mae Nuttelman

SPOUSE: Ione Mae Nuttelman was the 2nd wife of Roy Mayhew Conger.

AKA: She went by her middle name, Mae.

Problem: A marriage date of, 4 Nov 1958 is listed in CFA I. See obituary of
Roy Conger. Douglas Schueths lists, 3 Nov 1957. at St. Francis Church in
Neligh, NE.

3374. Josephine (NMN) CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1900 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, died on 3 Nov 1990 in Tilden, Antelope Co., NE at age 90, and was buried on 7 Nov 1990 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE, Oakdale Cemetery.

General Notes:
Josephine Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Sarah Elizabeth Garner

AKA: My mother was named, Josie Conger when she was born. She did not have a middle name. When she was four years old, she gave herself the middle name, "Fannie," for her favorite aunt, Fannie Garner Weinhold. At about the age of 20 when she was teaching, she changed her first name to "Josephine" without a middle name. These name changes were never done in court.
(Furnished by JoNelle Wagner Linnaus)

BIBLE: Data from Aaron Conger's Bible was recorded by this third wife. In 1969 the Bible was in the possession of his granddaughter, Josephine Conger Wagner, daughter of Elias Conger, b. 1854.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EDUCATION: One year of college, CFA II, p. 445

OCCUPATION: teacher at Brunswick, Belgrade, Diller, Holdrege, Oakdale and Neligh in NE and Sioux City, IA; taught for 22 years

RESIDENCES: Neligh, As of Sep 1932, Oakdale, NE

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

DEATH: She died on 3 Nov 1990, at age 90, at Tilden, Antelope, NE of cancer. Tilden, NE is located on the county line, so some events take place in Madison Co., NE and others in Antelope Co., NE.
(Source: Death Certificate - in possesion of JoNelle Linnaus)

Josephine married Irven Edward WAGNER, son of Fredrick August WAGNER and Matilda Ann JOHNSON, on 27 Sep 1930 in Osborne, Osborne Co., KS. Irven was born on 31 Dec 1899 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE, died on 21 Jan 1990 in Tilden, Antelope Co., NE at age 90, and was buried on 25 Jan 1990 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE, Oakdale Cemetery.

General Notes:
Irven Edward Wagner

EDUCATION: 1 year of college, CFA II, p. 445

OCCUPATION: taught school for 4 years near Tilden and Bruswick, NE; farmer; Insurance sales after retiring from farming

MARRIAGE: 27 Sep 1930, Osborne, Osborne Co., KS
(Source: Marriage License - in possession of JoNelle Linnaus)

RESIDENCES: Oakdale, NE

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: United Brethren; Methodist

ANNIVERSARY: 50th Anniversay Open House Scheduled
An open house will be held for Mr. and Mrs. Irven E. Wagner of Oakdale, [NE] Wednesday, August 17, at the Oakdale Community Center from 2 to 4 p.m.

Hosting the event are the couples children, JoNelle Roberts of Sidney, Irven F. Wagner of Lake Charles, La., and Jacklyn Reimer of Theodore, Ala.

Friends and relatives are cordially invited to attended.
(Source: undated clipping, Photograph included - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

ANNIVERSARY: Wagners Observe Fiftieth Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Irven E. Wagner of Oakdale, [NE] were honored on their fiftieh wedding anniversary August 17, [1980] at a reception at the Oakdale Community Center.

Two hundred friends and relatives attended the event with Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Rice of Neligh serving as hosts.

Present for the event were the couples children, Mrs. Jo Nelle Roberts of Sidney, Mr. and Mrs. Irven F. Wagner of Lake Charles, La., Mr. and Mrs. John Reimer of Theodore, Ala., their eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

At the serving table, Mrs. Edna Wagner of Fremont, presided at the coffee service. Cutting and serving the cake were Mrs. Ralph Edwards of Oakdale and Mrs. Anna Marie O'Dey of Tilden. Mrs. Mae Conger of Neligh and Mrs. Ralph Wagner of Norfolk served punch.

Granddaughters Jill Wagner of Stillwater, Olka., and Julie Norris of Mobile, Ala., presided over the guest book. Granddaughters Jeri Roberts of Las Vegas, Nv., and Debbie Roberts of Amarillo, Texas, were in charge of the greeting card table. Assisting with the reception were Mrs. Theodore Weber, Mrs. Gwyn Wingate and Mrs. Ralph Kinnan.

A short program was held during the afternoon. Irven F. Wagner served as master of ceremonies and introduced the family members, all of whom were present for the occasion. The life history of the honored couple, written by Mrs. Wagner, was read by Jo Nelle and Jackie their daughters.

Irven Wagner of Oakdale and Jo Conger of Neligh were married on September 27, 1930 at the Christian Parsonage in Osborne, Kans., by Rev. Funk, pastor of the church. The couple has lived in the Oakdale community their entire married life. They have been very active in the community of Oakdale and the Methodist church.
(Source: The Neligh News & Leader - Neb., Thursday, August 21, 1980, page 4 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

DEATH: 21 Jan 1990, Tilden, Antelope, NE
(Source: Death Certificate - in possession of JoNelle Linnaus)

+ 5252 F i. Jo_Nelle Jean WAGNER was born on 3 Aug 1932 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE, died on 3 Jun 1999 in Rapid City, Pennington Co., SD at age 66, and was buried on 8 Jun 1999 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE, Oakdale Cemetery.

+ 5253 M ii. Irven Frederick WAGNER was born on 16 Mar 1934 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE.

+ 5254 F iii. Jacklyn Nan WAGNER was born on 3 Feb 1936 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE.

3382. Allen Alonzo WRIGHT was born on 30 Apr 1894 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE, died on 28 Jan 1978 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE at age 83, and was buried in Feb 1978 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE, Kearney Cemetery.

Allen married Cora Myrtle CONGER, daughter of Elbert CONGER and Ida Bell BROWN, on 4 Jan 1916 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE. Cora was born on 28 Apr 1895 in Eustis, Frontier Co., NE, died on 8 Aug 1958 in Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., NE at age 63, and was buried in Aug 1958 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE, Kearney Cemetery.

3385. Frieda E. HENRY was born in Jun 1890 in Nebraska and died in 1918 in Winside, Wayne Co., NE at age 28.

General Notes:
Frieda E. Henry

CENSUS: 1900

Problem: Was her first name, Frieda or Freda?.

General Notes:
Gus Wendt, Sr.

Problem: Was the surname, Wendt or Wendte?

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1934, Wayne, NE

3387. Gertrude Estelle CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1902 in Tilden, Antelope/Madison Co., NE, died on 2 Dec 1995 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN at age 93, and was buried on 5 Dec 1995 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN, Union Cemetery.

General Notes:
Gertrude Estelle Conger

RESIDENCES: Nov 1957, St. Paul, MN

BURIAL:
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GERTRUDE CONGER DeLANO; Born, October 5, 1902, at the age of 93 years;
MEMORIAL SERVICE St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 2300
Hamline Avenue, Roseville, Minnesota, Tuesday, December 5, 1995 11:00 A.M.;
CLERGY OFFICIATING Reverend Dr. Edwin Leidell, Reverend Debby Brown, Reverend
Dr. Jackson Hershbell; SURVIVED BY Daughter and Son-in-law, Adora and Gordon
Miller, Grandchildren Kenton and Wife, Rosalyn, Cynthia and Husband, Reid P. Johnson, Great-Grandchildren, Brianna, Aaron and Christian;
HONORARY PALLBEARERS "The Marching Society" and The Women's Issues House Group;
PRIVATE INTERMENT Union Cemtery
(Source: Funeral Memorial Booklet - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

OBITUARY: GERTRUDE E. DELANO
Gertrude Estelle [Conger] was the first of six girls born to Kathryn Estelle and Porterfield Conger on October 5, 1902 at the home of Kathryn's sister, Maude Davis in Tilden, Nebraska.

She graduated from Ewing, Nebraska high school and Peru State Teachers College, followed by teaching home economics for two years in the high school at Ree Heights, South Dakota. She went on to the University of Southern California to qualify to teach in California, which she did for a short time but returned to Ewing, Nebraska to marry Harold LeRoy DeLano on August 6th 1925.

They lived all of their 65 years of married life in St. Paul, Minnesota where their first jobs were with Montgomery Wards. After three years they purchased a grocery store on the East side of St. Paul and were there for ten years until the great depression came forcing them to give up the store.

During the time they had the grocery store, their children were born, a son Lee Richard, who died in three days due to birth injuries, and a daughter, Adora Jean, who was born three years later on Christmas Eve.

After they gave up the store, Harold gained a position with Prudential Insurance Company. They then bought a house on the West side where his debit was, living there forty years until his retirement from Prudential.

Gertrude was an Episcopalian all of her life, attending St. Peter's Church on the East side, Ascension Church on the West side, and St. Christopher's Church in Roseville where they lived since Harold's retirement. In 1989 she received, at the Episcopal Dicesan Convention, the first lay ministry award, "In celebration of a lifetime of ministry performed within and beyond the Episcopal church." She also belonged to the Order of Eastern Star for over 70 years and served as Worthy Matron in 1937.
(Source: Funeral Memorial Booklet - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

Gertrude married Harold Le_Roy DE_LANO, son of Homer DE_LANO and Bertha UNKNOWN, on 6 Aug 1925 in Ewing, Holt Co., NE. Harold died between 1990 and 1995 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN.

General Notes:
Lee Richard DeLano

BIRTH-DEATH: Born in April 1929 and died within 3 days.

+ 5258 F ii. Adora Jean DE_LANO was born on 24 Dec 1931 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN.

3388. Isabelle Maude CONGER was born on 21 Oct 1904 in Tilden, Antelope/Madison Co., NE, died on 19 Mar 1993 in Dallas, , TX at age 88, and was buried on 23 Mar 1993 in Dallas, , TX.

Isabelle next married George Edwin BOWDICH on 23 Apr 1934 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

General Notes:
George Edwin Bowdich

SPOUSE: George Edwin Bowdich was the 2nd husband of Isabelle Maude Conger.

Lona married William Jerome LIMPO on 18 Jun 1936 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN.

General Notes:
Elda Mary Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1957, Greeley, CO

RESIDENCES: Nebraska; Colorado; California; 1996 in Pittsburg, CA

Elda married John Edward HALL, son of Thomas Jehu HALL and Lulu May ROBERTS, on 29 Dec 1936 in Mc Cook, Red Willow Co., NE. John was born on 4 Mar 1901 in Julesburg, Sedgwick Co., CO, died on 7 Mar 1969 in Longmont, Boulder Co., CO at age 68, and was buried on 23 Nov 1971 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO, Linn Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Edward Hall

AKA: J. Edward Hall

RESIDENCES: Colorado and possibly Nebraska

BURIAL: Ashes interred 23 Nov 1971 at Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld Co., CO.

SSN:
Individual: Hall, John
Social Security #: 522-10-4436
SS# issued in: Colorado
Birth date: Mar 4, 1901
Death date: Mar 1969
Residence code: Colorado
ZIP Code of last known residence: 80631
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Greeley, Colorado
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 30, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.97425.127]

5262 F i. Julie Jeane HALL was born on 26 Aug 1942 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO.

Julie married Harvey Kazuaki KONDO on 17 Jun 1967 in Carmel, Monterey Co., CA. Harvey was born on 1 Apr 1936 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

+ 5263 F ii. Cheryl Annette HALL was born on 9 Feb 1945 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO.

Allis married William Charles POWELL on 23 Oct 1937 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE.

3392. Jeane Whitney CONGER was born on 16 Sep 1914 in Ewing, Holt Co., NE, died on 4 Aug 1993 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE at age 78, and was buried on 7 Aug 1993 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, Cremated. The cause of her death was of congestive heart failure.

General Notes:
Jeane Whitney Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Howard Steven Spahnle lists the birth place as, Nehiegh, NE.

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1957, Lincoln, NE

OCCUPATION: Church secretary

DEATH: Died in her sleep from congestive heart failure, per the death certificate.

BURIAL: Memorial Service, 7 Aug 1993. Ashes at Holy Trinity Columbarium in Lincoln, NE.

Jeane married Howard William SPAHNLE, son of Frederick SPAHNLE and Martha FRANCKE, on 30 Sep 1938 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE. Howard was born on 6 Dec 1908 in Eagle, Cass Co., NE and died on 17 Sep 1987 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE at age 78.

General Notes:
Howard William Spahnle

RESEARCHER: Maurine (Spahnle) LeBlanc provided information about the Spahnle family which she received from Howard Steven Spahnle.

OCCUPATION: Worked for Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company for 43 years.

HEALTH_HISTORY-DEATH: He had a 'bad bout of congestive heart failure" and was in the hospital for 2 weeks before dying.

5267 M ii. John Conger SPAHNLE was born on 6 Aug 1946 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE.

3405. Bert Walter CONGER was born on 6 Dec 1905 in Newport, Rock Co., NE, died on 20 Feb 2002 in Payette, Payette Co., ID at age 96, and was buried on 25 Feb 2002 in New Plymouth, Payette Co., ID, Parkview Cemetery.

General Notes:
Bert Walter Conger

OCCUPATION: mechanic

HOBBIES: fishing and hunting; spending weekends at mountain lakes with his camper and motor boat.

RESIDENCES: 803 N. 11th; Payette, ID 83661

OBITUARY: Bert Walter Conger
Bert Walter Conger, 96, of Payette, [ID] passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at Holy Rosary Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, at Park View Cemetery, New Plymouth. Arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette.

Bert was born Dec. 6, 1905, in Newport, Neb., a son of Alex and Maude Conger. He grew up on the family farm in Nebraska. He moved to Idaho in 1924 and worked as a mechanic and later spraying in the Logan Bowman Orchards. He then started working for the Moss family cannery which later became American Fine Foods. Bert retired after 30 years with the cannery in 1972.

Survivors include his sons, Alex Conger of Eagle and Richard Conger of Tucson, Ariz.; one brother, Wayne Conger of New Plymouth; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Mountain States Tumor Institute, c/o Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, P.O. Box 730, Payette 83661.

Friends may call today from 3 to 7 p.m. at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette.
(Source: The Idaho Statesman, 24 Feb 2002, probably Boise, ID)

Bert married May La_Vern PEARSON, daughter of William R. PEARSON and Emma MASON, on 21 Jan 1925. May was born on 3 Sep 1912 in North Powder, Union Co., OR and died in Sep 1987 at age 75.

General Notes:
May LaVern Pearson

MARRIAGE: May L. Pearson was 13 when she married. She gave birth to her first child at the age of 14. Eight years later another son was born.

EDUCATION: Finished high school at the age of 56. She took a college course at Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario, OR.

OCCUPATION: Ward Secretary in a hospital

DEATH: Sep 1987
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, May
Social Security #: 518-18-3688
Issued in: Idaho
Birth date: Sep 3, 1912
Death date: Sep 1987
Residence code: Idaho
ZIP Code of last known residence: 83661
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Payette, Idaho
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 83661
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Payette, Idaho
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 10, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54152.30]

+ 5269 M ii. Richard Walter CONGER was born on 18 Sep 1935 in New Plymouth, Payette Co., ID.

General Notes:
Elias Wayne Conger

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 502, listed out of alphabetical order.

AKA: Probably called, Wayne

OCCUPATION: Farmer

RESIDENCES: Rt. 1, Box 151; Emmett, ID 83617
RESIDENCES: As of Feb 2002, Payette, ID

Elias married Doris Clarice BOXWELL, daughter of Leonard Dell BOXWELL and Bernice Leona HARPER, on 29 Aug 1934 in Fruitland, Payette Co., ID. Doris was born on 19 Dec 1912 in Forgan, Beaver Co., OK, died on 11 May 1990 in Ontario, Malheur Co., OR at age 77, and was buried in May 1990 in New Plymouth, Payette Co., ID, Parkview Cemetery.

General Notes:
Doris Clarice Boxwell

AKA: Clarice

CHILDREN: Names of the children: Carol Hemmenway, Sandra Ritter, Irene Shell obtained from the obituary of Clarice Conger.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of Christian Church

BURIAL: Funeral services at Congregational Church, New Plymouth, ID

General Notes:
Carol Joyce Conger

RESIDENCES: As of 1990, Ontario, OR

QUESTION: Who was the 1st spouse of Carol Joyce Conger?

5272 F iii. Doris Irene CONGER was born on 27 Sep 1950 in Payette, Payette Co., ID.

General Notes:
Minnie Esther Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1958, Reseda, CA
RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1993, Mrs. Minnie (Conger) Brown of Santa Maria, CA

General Notes:
Gernard Newell

COMMENT: The first name has been listed as, Germal, in CFA I. Gerry Newell Bailey points out that this is in error. His name is spelled, Gernard.

+ 5273 M i. Gene Gernard NEWELL was born on 11 Sep 1927 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE.

General Notes:
Allen C. Brown

Problem: Was the first name, Allen or Allan?

SPOUSE: Allen C. Brown was the 2nd spouse of Minnie Esther Conger.

3413. Herbert Amonlia CONGER was born on 7 Dec 1917 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, died on 27 Jun 1956 in Laramie, Albany Co., WY at age 38, and was buried in Jun 1956 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, Laurel Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Herbert Amonlia Conger

Problem: Marriage dates of 1935 and 1938 have been listed. The 1938 date is from the obituary of Ethel Conger.

Herbert married Ethel RUEGGE in 1938. Ethel was born on 5 Feb 1921 in Meadow Grove, Madison Co., NE and died on 9 Apr 1994 in Laramie, Albany Co., WY at age 73.

3414. Irene MILLER was born on 27 Jun 1900 in Pilger, Stanton Co., NE, died on 8 May 1971 in Blencoe, Monona Co., IA at age 70, and was buried in May 1971 in Blencoe, Monona Co., IA, Graceland Cemetery.

General Notes:
Irene Miller

RELATIONSHIP: For the last few years of his life, John Conger, the uncle of Irene (Miller) Nielsen, made his home with her at Blencoe, Iowa having moved there from Pilger, NE.

RESIDENCES: Blencoe, IA

CHILDREN: The names of Irene's children were obtained from a 1982 Monona County, Iowa History.
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

Irene married Carrol Albert PERRY, son of F. D. PERRY and Leota M. HARDY, on 24 Nov 1915 in Stanton Co., NE. Carrol was born about 1896 in Colfax Co., NE.

General Notes:
Carrol Albert Perry

MARRIAGE: Carrol Albert Perry, age 19, born in Colfax Co., NE, resident of Stanton Co., NE, father F.D. Perry, mother, Leota M. Hardy and Irene Miller, age 16, born in Stanton Co., NE, resident of Stanton Co., NE, father David Miller, mother B. Conger were married on 24 Nov 1915 at Stanton, NE by John J. Kloop. Permission given for both to marry.
(Source: Stanton Co., NE Marriage Record, Book 4, #513 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

MARRIAGE: 15 Nov 1915 found in CFA II, p. 375

Irene next married Harry NIELSEN on 22 Jul 1922. Harry was born on 3 May 1895 in Walnut, Pottawattamie Co., IA, died on 8 Aug 1981 at age 86, and was buried in Aug 1981 in Blencoe, Monona Co., IA, Graceland Cemetery.

General Notes:
Harry Nielsen

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Harry and Irene Nielsen affiliated with the Congregational Church in Blencoe, IA and the RLDS Church at Mondamin, Iowa.

SPOUSE: Harry Nielsen was the 2nd spouse of Irene Miller.

Leona married William John LANGAN, son of John Francis LANGAN and Margaret Marie MURPHY, on 19 Dec 1921 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. William was born on 4 Jul 1894 in Platte Center, Platte Co., NE, died on 2 Dec 1976 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE at age 82, and was buried in Dec 1976 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, Lincoln Memorial.

+ 5281 F i. Betty Jane LANGAN was born on 31 Jul 1922 in Onawa, Monona Co., IA.

5282 F ii. Lois Jean LANGAN was born on 31 Oct 1929 in Creston, Platte Co., NE.

5284 M iv. Billy Jay LANGAN was born on 27 May 1934 in Creston, Platte Co., NE.

3420. Sivilla COULTER was born on 24 Nov 1876 in Dodge Co., NE, died on 11 Apr 1923 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS at age 46, and was buried in Apr 1923 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS, Oberlin Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sivilla Coulter

Problem: Her first name has been reported as Sevilla and Savilla. According to Robert Guilinger the spelling should be, Sivilla.

Sivilla married Bert SMITH, son of Frederick SMITH and Lydia HART, on 15 Mar 1899 in Decatur Co., KS. Bert was born on 18 May 1877 in Greene, Butler Co., KS and died on 2 May 1949 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS at age 71.

5287 M iii. Harold David SMITH was born on 13 Dec 1915 in Decatur Co., KS and died on 10 Jun 1916 in Decatur Co., KS.

3422. Ethel COULTER was born on 29 Jun 1880 in Decatur Co., KS and died on 6 Jun 1975 in Farmington, San Juan Co., NM at age 94.

Ethel married James W. MAGGARD in Jan 1899 in Decatur Co., KS. James died before 1920 in Decatur Co., KS.

General Notes:
D. G. Campbell

SPOUSE: D.G. Campbell was the 2nd husband of Ethel Coulter.

3423. Addison Isaac COULTER was born on 24 May 1884 in Dodge Co., NE, died on 4 May 1974 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS at age 89, and was buried in May 1974 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS, Oberlin Cemetery.

Addison married Muriel DECKER on 20 Mar 1907 in Decatur Co., KS. Muriel was born in 1889 in Kansas.

3425. Delmer Henry CRAIG was born on 25 Jul 1881 near Winslow, Dodge Co., NE, died on 22 Nov 1961 in Oakley, Contra Costa Co., CA at age 80, and was buried in Nov 1961 in Oakley, Contra Costa Co., CA, Oakley Cemetery.

General Notes:
Delmer Henry Craig

BIRTH: Siblings Gertrude and Delmer Henry Craig are assumed to have been born on the George W. Craig farm near Winslow, Dodge Co., NE.

Delmer married Beatrice Amelia PETERSON, daughter of Heber Kimball PETERSON and Ricka Amelia PEDERSON, in 1906 in Arizona. Beatrice was born on 23 Oct 1890 in Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ, died on 16 May 1967 in Kearney, Pinal Co., AZ at age 76, and was buried on 19 May 1967 in Miami, Gila Co., AZ.

+ 5293 M i. Leo William CRAIG was born on 7 Oct 1907 in Bisbee, Cochise Co., AZ.

+ 5294 M ii. Delmer Heber CRAIG was born on 3 Oct 1909 in Arizona and died on 12 Jan 1997 in Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 87.

3430. Albert Rudolph CONGER was born on 25 Sep 1897 in Hulett, Crook, WY and died in Aug 1958 in Meade Co., SD at age 60.

General Notes:
Albert Rudolph Conger

Birth: Batch #: 7720707, Sheet #: 39, Source Call #: 1059299
25 Sep 1897, Albert Rudolph Conger, T and T Ranch, Alva, Crook, Wyoming

Problem: Was his name, Albert Rudolph or Alfred Rudolf? Robert Guilinger lists, Alfred Rudolf.

Albert married Emily BARTLETT, daughter of Levi BARTLETT and Nellie LONG, in 1925. Emily was born on 4 Sep 1911 in Exira, Audubon Co., IA.

+ 5295 F i. Phyllis Jean CONGER was born on 1 Apr 1928 in Sturgis, Meade Co., SD.

+ 5296 F ii. Edith Hope CONGER was born on 9 Jan 1930 in Sturgis, Meade Co., SD.

3432. Kenneth Royden CONGER was born on 15 Nov 1901 in Deadwood, Lawrence Co., SD and died on 4 Mar 1988 in El Centro, Imperial Co., CA at age 86.

General Notes:
Kenneth Royden Conger

Problem: Was he born in Deadwood, SD or as listed in CFA II, p. 702, Pluma, SD?

HOBBIES: cooking and hunting

OCCUPATION: retired port steward

RESIDENCES: 965 Ocotillo St.; Box 186 Nomcrage; Ocotillo, CA 92259

NAME-CONFLICT: Middle name, listed as, Roydon, in CFA II, p. 702.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Kenneth
Social Security #: 503-01-1492
Issued in: South Dakota
Birth date: Nov 15, 1901
Death date: Mar 1988
Residence code: HC (Death reported by Health Care Finance Administration.)
ZIP Code of last known residence: 92259
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Ocotillo, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 12, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.158]

Kenneth married Alma Leota LEE, daughter of Oscar Bernt LEE and Florence Myrtle CLEMENTS, on 6 May 1927 in Sturgis, Meade Co., SD. Alma was born on 31 Mar 1907 in Malcolm, Mc Lean Co., ND and died in Jul 1992 at age 85.

General Notes:
Alma Leota Lee

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Alma
Social Security #: 545-30-3171
Issued in: California
Birth date: Mar 31, 1907
Death date: Jul 1992
ZIP Code of last known residence: 92259
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Ocotillo, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 12, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54145.110]

General Notes:
Lee Gary Conger

RESIDENCES: 3757 Sarasona Way; Bonita, CA 92002

NO_ISSUE: No issue

5306 M ii. Clyde Edward CONGER was born on 24 Sep 1934 in Lead, Lawrence Co., SD.

General Notes:
Clyde Edward Conger

RESIDENCES: 3204 Ogalala Ave.; San Diego, CA 92117

NO_ISSUE: No issue

5307 F iii. Darlene Delores CONGER was born on 1 Nov 1928 in Sturgis, Meade Co., SD and died on 10 Jul 1939 at age 10.

3433. Troy Ellsworth CONGER was born on 14 Nov 1905 in Pluma, Lawrence Co., SD and died on 21 Aug 1994 at age 88.

General Notes:
Troy Ellsworth Conger

OCCUPATION: heavy equipment operator

SS Death Index: Troy Conger; b. 14 Nov 1905; issued: SD; d. 21 Aug 1994;
last place of residence: Sturgis, SD; zipcode: 57785; SSN: 504-20-9469

Troy married Elizabeth Amy Mc_GINNIS, daughter of Gideon Melvin Mc_GINNIS and Florence Lydia ELLIS, on 5 Nov 1928 in Belle Fourche, Butte Co., SD. Elizabeth was born on 24 Feb 1912 in Gettysburg, Potter Co., SD.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Amy McGinnis

AKA: Betty

OCCUPATION: food service supervisor

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

+ 5308 M i. Albert Troy CONGER was born on 27 Mar 1929 in Lead, Lawrence Co., SD.

5309 F ii. Laura Alein CONGER was born on 7 Apr 1930 and died on 7 Apr 1930.

General Notes:
Laura Alein Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Laura and Lois Conger were twins that died at birth.

General Notes:
Lois Adel Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Laura and Lois Conger were twins that died at birth.

5311 F iv. Gertrude Lavonne CONGER was born on 25 Feb 1931 in Redowl, Meade Co., SD.

5312 F v. Ardeth Joy CONGER was born on 28 Oct 1932 in Faith, Meade Co., SD.

5313 F vi. Jacqueline Fay CONGER was born on 1 Apr 1936 in Faith, Meade Co., SD.

5314 F vii. Colleen Virginia CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1940 in Bison, Perkins Co., SD.

5315 F viii. Angela Marie CONGER was born on 20 Jul 1942 in Faith, Meade Co., SD.

General Notes:
Fred B. Learey

Problem: Was the surname, Learey or Leary? Ethel Conger Heagler uses both spellings.

OCCUPATION: merchant

RESIDENCES: Findley, OH

5317 M i. Frederick Don LEAREY was born on 7 Mar 1906 and died on 25 Mar 1993 at age 87.

General Notes:
Frederick Don Learey

SSN:
Individual: Learey, Frederick
Social Security #: 271-07-7425
SS# issued in: Ohio
Birth date: Mar 7, 1906
Death date: Mar 25, 1993
ZIP Code of last known residence: 33629
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Tampa, Florida
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 9, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.139533.108]

5318 M ii. Karl John LEAREY was born on 25 Aug 1908 in Findlay, Hancock Co., OH.

3451. Clellie Oscar PUTNAM was born on 24 Jun 1882 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO and died on 22 Oct 1956 in Mitchell, Davison Co., SD at age 74.

Clellie married Mollie Lillian CLAMPITT on 17 May 1914 in Davis City, Decatur Co., IA. Mollie was born on 26 Apr 1889.

+ 5319 M i. William Wallace PUTNAM was born on 20 Jan 1918 in Pleasanton, Decatur Co., IA.

+ 5320 M ii. James Wesley PUTNAM was born on 17 Aug 1922 in Pleasanton, Decatur Co., IA.

3452. Lillian Gertrude PUTNAM was born on 14 Dec 1884 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO, died on 7 Feb 1919 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO at age 34, and was buried in Feb 1919 in Harrison Twp., Mercer Co., MO, St. Paul Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lillian Gertrude Putnam

AKA: Lillie Gertrude Putnam

Problem: Was the date of birth, 14 Dec 1884 or 19 Dec 1884?

Lillian married Alva O. PEACE, son of Andrew PEACE and Mary COON, on 28 Nov 1906 in Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO.

+ 5321 F i. Vivian Hildred PEACE was born on 8 Sep 1907 in Saline, Mercer Co., MO.

+ 5322 M ii. Oscar Neil PEACE was born on 3 Mar 1910 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO, died on 11 Oct 1978 at age 68, and was buried in Oct 1978 in Harrison Twp., Mercer Co., MO, St. Paul Cemetery.

+ 5323 F iii. Carol Gertrude PEACE was born on 20 May 1917 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO and was buried in Yuma, Yuma Co., AZ.

3453. Nona Zoa PUTNAM was born on 23 Dec 1887 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO and died on 1 Apr 1969 in Leon, Decatur Co., IA at age 81.

Nona married Harrison Isaac OVERTON on 23 Nov 1909 in Mercer Co., MO. Harrison was born on 20 Sep 1889.

General Notes:
Harrison Isaac Overton

Problem: Was the date of marriage, 23 Nov 1909 or 27 Nov 1909?

+ 5324 F i. Evelyn Marie OVERTON was born on 4 Dec 1910 in Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO.

+ 5325 F ii. Dora Lee OVERTON was born on 28 Aug 1913 in Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO.

+ 5326 F iii. Helen Kathleen OVERTON was born on 11 Feb 1920 in Pleasanton, Mercer Co., MO.

+ 5327 M iv. Willard OVERTON Jr. was born on 29 Mar 1924 in Pleasanton, Mercer Co., MO.

+ 5328 M v. Lloyd Everett OVERTON was born on 4 Mar 1927 in Pleasanton, Mercer Co., MO.

+ 5329 M vi. Harold Merlin OVERTON was born on 31 Jul 1928 in Pleasanton, Mercer Co., MO.

3454. Elza Austin PUTNAM was born on 26 May 1889 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO, died on 2 Nov 1969 at age 80, and was buried in Nov 1969 in Harrison Twp., Mercer Co., MO, St. Paul Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elza Austin Putnam

Problem: Was the date of birth, 26 May 1889 or 26 May 1890?

Elza married Ruth (NMN) STRATTON, daughter of Elmer STRATTON and Sarah HENDERSON, on 22 Jun 1912 in Saline, Mercer Co., MO. Ruth was born on 1 Dec 1896 in Saline, Mercer Co., MO and was buried in Harrison Twp., Mercer Co., MO, St. Paul Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ruth (NMN) Stratton

BIRTH: At Saline, Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO

DEATH: Possibily at the hospital in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA

+ 5330 F i. Clara Phyllis PUTNAM was born on 14 Oct 1913 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

+ 5331 M ii. Wilbur Austin PUTNAM was born on 8 Mar 1915 in Mercer Co., MO and died on 11 Nov 1991 in Harrison Co., MO at age 76.

+ 5332 M iii. Ward Oliver PUTNAM was born on 23 Dec 1916 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

+ 5333 F iv. Doris Mineta PUTNAM was born on 28 Sep 1918 in Saline, Mercer Co., MO, died on 26 Jan 1993 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 74, and was buried in Jan 1993 in Harrison Twp., Mercer Co., MO, St. Paul Cemetery.

5334 U v. Dale Stratton PUTNAM was born on 6 Nov 1919 in Saline, Mercer Co., MO, died on 24 Nov 1920 at age 1, and was buried in Nov 1920 in Harrison Twp., Mercer Co., MO, St. Paul Cemetery.

+ 5335 F vi. Hollis Ruth PUTNAM was born on 9 Feb 1921 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

+ 5336 F vii. Thelma Maxine PUTNAM was born on 1 Feb 1923 in Mercer Co., MO, died on 2 Jan 1995 in Alton, Madison Co., IL at age 71, and was buried in Jan 1995 in Alton, Madison Co., IL, St. Patrick's Cemetery.

+ 5337 F viii. Betty Arlene PUTNAM was born on 1 Dec 1925 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

+ 5338 M ix. Dennis E. PUTNAM was born on 10 Dec 1928 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

Wayne married Mildred I. MASS on 19 Apr 1930. Mildred was born on 19 Dec 1909.

5339 F i. Mildred Kathleen ROBERTS was born on 23 Jan 1931 in Harrison Co., MO.

General Notes:
Basil C. Trosper

RESIDENCES: Booker, TX

BIOGRAPHY:
The Basil Trosper family lived in southern Oklahoma with a mailing address of Booker, TX. In 1901 he took up his abode and was a real Oklahoma pioneer. With a walking plow and three mules he broke the land. With hard work and good management and the good help of an excellent wife, he built a good home, dealt in pure bred stock and raised a family of nine children. He also served his community and took part in the political life of his county.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

5351 M i. Roger GARDNER was born on 22 Aug 1906 in Manhattan, Riley/Pottawatomie Co., KS.

5352 F ii. Estaleen GARDNER was born on 20 Jul 1908 and died on 5 Aug 1921 at age 13.

5357 F i. Mary Bell TROSPER was born on 23 Mar 1921 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

General Notes:
William Robert Trosper

RESIDENCES: Lived on his parents farm at Twinwater, WA, which was entered by his uncle, James Ferguson in 1849,

General Notes:
Ralph Aaron Conger

QUESTION: Who was the mother of the children of Ralph Aaron Conger?

General Notes:
Cary R. Conger

QUESTION: What event in the life of this couple took place in Elliott, IL?

General Notes:
Ruth Conger

EDUCATION: Graduate of Carlock, Illinois High School; graduate of Illinois State Normal University

OCCUPATION: teacher in Carlock, IL

HOBBIES: pianist of ability

3492. Hattie E. CONGER was born on 1 Mar 1878 and died in 1923 in Lexington, Mc Lean Co., IL at age 45.

General Notes:
Daniel Anspurger

Problem: Was the surname, Anspurger or Auspurger? Ethel Conger Heagler lists both. Angspurger, in CFA I, p. 696

General Notes:
Maud M. Conger

SSN:
Individual: Little, Maude
Social Security #: 322-32-0755
SS# issued in: Illinois
Birth date: Nov 5, 1879
Death date: Nov 1962
Residence code: Illinois
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
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Maud married E. E. LITTLE on 6 Sep 1899 in Gibson, Ford Co., IL. E. died in 1938 in Normal, Mc Lean Co., IL.

General Notes:
E.E. Little

Problem: Was he, E.E. or E.D. Little? Ethel Conger Heagler has it, E.E.
Maxine Leonard lists, E.D. on p. 760 of CFA I.

5385 M i. Loren Lee LITTLE was born on 27 Jul 1917 and died on 15 Jun 1988 at age 70.

General Notes:
Loren Lee Little

EDUCATION: Graduate of Normal Community High School; B.E. Illinois State Normal University

OCCUPATION: teacher at Clinton Illinois High School

SSN:
Individual: Little, Loren
Social Security #: 318-16-6486
SS# issued in: Illinois
Birth date: Jul 27, 1917
Death date: Jun 15, 1988
ZIP Code of last known residence: 60076
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Skokie, Illinois
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
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General Notes:
Daniel Stried

Problem: Was the surname, Stried or Streid? Ethel Conger Heagler lists both.

General Notes:
Orville Conger

Problem: Was the first name, Orville or Orval? Ethel Conger Heagler has it, Orval. On page 664, of CFAII, Maxine Crowell Leonard lists, Orville.

MILITARY: World War I soldier in France

General Notes:
Reta Pauline Conger

EDUCATION: Graduate of Normal Community High School; later student at I.S.N.U.
[Note: Normal Community High School may have been at Normal, McLean Co., IL. REH]

HOBBIES: violinist, competed in the National High School Music Contest at Indianapolis in 1939

3499. Elzie Marriott CONGER was born on 10 Nov 1886 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL, died on 14 Nov 1961 in Brighton, Adams Co., CO at age 75, and was buried in Nov 1961 in Elmwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elzie Marriott Conger

PARENTS: Elmer James Conger and Agnes Hunt

RESIDENCES: Brighton, CO

NAME-CONFLICT: Is the middle name, Marriott or Merriot (CFA I, p. 157), both used in CFA I?

Problem: Was the date of marriage 21 Nov 1924 or 26 Nov 1924, both used in CFA I?

Elzie married Prudence Bell LONG, daughter of John Amrine LONG and Bell RICHMOND, about 21 Nov 1924 in Brighton, Adams Co., CO. Prudence was born on 17 Mar 1894 in Marengo, Iowa Co., IA, died on 18 May 1967 in Brighton, Adams Co., CO at age 73, and was buried in May 1967 in Elmwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Prudence Bell Long

QUESTION: Was her married name, Long or Armrine?

CHILD: Prudence had a daughter, Charlotte who married Byron D. Preston. She died 31 Mar 1964 at Azusa, CA.

+ 5394 M i. William Chalker CONGER was born on 15 Oct 1930 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

3500. Hugh Marion CONGER was born in Aug 1887 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL and died about 1929 in Melvin, Ford Co., IL about age 42.

General Notes:
Hugh Marion Conger

PARENTS: Elmer James Conger and Agnes Hunt

Problem: Was the date of death, 30 May 1910 at an unspecified place or 1929 in Melvin, IL?

General Notes:
Grace Woodward

Problem: Was her surname, Woodward or Woodard? Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Woodard. On page 622 of CFAII, Maxine Crowell Leonard lists, Woodward.

+ 5395 M i. Harold Edwin CONGER was born on 3 Nov 1909 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL and died on 9 Apr 1992 in Illinois at age 82.

3501. Jay Cary CONGER was born on 4 Mar 1890 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL and died on 4 Apr 1974 in Illinois at age 84.

General Notes:
Jay Cary Conger

PARENTS: Elmer James Conger and Agnes Hunt

OCCUPATION: farmer

RESIDENCES: Sibley, IL

SS Death Index: Jay Conger; b. 4 Mar 1890; issued: IL; d. Apr 1974;
last place of residence: IL; zipcode: 61773; SSN: 339-26-9450
Zipcode 61773 is Sibley, Ford, IL

Jay married Anna FREDERKING on 9 Feb 1913. Anna was born on 8 Feb 1892 and died on 3 Oct 1973 at age 81.

General Notes:
Anna Frederking

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Anna
Social Security #: 323-56-0319
Issued in: Illinois
Birth date: Feb 8, 1892
Death date: Oct 1973
Residence code: Illinois
ZIP Code of last known residence: 60957
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Paxton, Illinois
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5396 F i. Marjorie Edythe CONGER was born on 15 Nov 1913 and died in 1938 at age 25.

General Notes:
Marjorie Edythe Conger

EDUCATION: Graduate of Sibley High School, Sibley, IL in 1931

+ 5398 M iii. Weldon Jay CONGER was born on 14 Aug 1923 in Sibley, Ford Co., IL.

3502. Clifford Roy CONGER was born on 17 Sep 1892 in Harpster, Ford Co., IL, died on 5 Jan 1983 in Sibley, Ford Co., IL at age 90, and was buried in Jan 1983 in Sibley, Ford Co., IL, Mount Hope Cemetery.

General Notes:
Clifford Roy Conger

PARENTS: Elmer James Conger and Agnes Hunt

Problem: Was he born at Harpster, Ford Co., IL or Gibson City, Ford Co., IL? Robert Guilinger lists, Harpster, Ford Co., IL, per page 343 of "Conger Confab," dated Jun 1983.

OCCUPATION: farmer

RESIDENCES: Strawn, IL

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: 7 Oct 1917 (CFA II, p. 698)

SS Death Index: Clifford Conger; b. 17 Sep 1892; issued: IL; d. Jan 1983;
last place of residence: IL; zipcode: 61773; SSN: 354-16-9319
Zipcode 61773 is Sibley, Ford, IL

CEMETERY: The Mount Hope Cemetery is located near, Sibley, Ford Co., IL.

Clifford married Barbara FANNIN, daughter of George Isaac FANNIN and Elizabeth FOSTER, about 7 Oct 1914 in Sibley, Ford Co., IL. Barbara was born on 27 Jan 1894 in Sibley, Ford Co., IL and died on 1 Oct 1960 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL at age 66.

+ 5399 M i. Maxwell Clifford CONGER was born on 22 Apr 1915 in Strawn, Livingston Co., IL, died on 6 May 1997 in Lincoln, Logan Co., IL at age 82, and was buried on 9 May 1997 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, Mason City Cemetery.

+ 5400 M ii. Russell J. CONGER was born on 27 May 1923 in Strawn, Livingston Co., IL and died on 14 Dec 1990 at age 67.

+ 5401 F iii. Betty CONGER was born on 27 Oct 1925 in Strawn, Livingston Co., IL.

+ 5402 F iv. Joan Bessie CONGER was born on 19 Aug 1929 in Strawn, Livingston Co., IL.

3504. Chester Aaron CONGER was born about 11 Jun 1897 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL and died on 7 Jun 1974 about age 76.

General Notes:
Chester Aaron Conger

PARENTS: Elmer James Conger and Agnes Hunt

Problem: Was the birth, 11 Jun 1897 at Gibson City, Ford Co., IL or 11 Jun 1896 at Sibley, IL?. 11 Jun 1896 listed in CFA II, p. 698. 11 Jun 1897 in the SSDI.

DIVORCE: The marriage of Chester Aaron Conger and Kitty Renn ended in divorce.

ANNIVERSARY-RESIDENCES: Chester and Evelyn Conger celebrated their Silver Wedding Anniversary in 1970 at their residence: 1433 Bertch St., Waterloo, IA

Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. Conger of 1433 Bertch St. will celebrate their silver wedding anniversayr next Sunday in their home from 2 to 5 p.m.

Evelyn Boyd became the bride of Chester Conger on June 12, 1945 in Belleville, Kansas.

The couple has two daughters: Mrs. Walter Corders of Lake City, MN and Mrs. Edward Hayer of Cedar Falls, who will host the event.

Mr. Conger has retired from Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. There are eight grandchildren.
(Source: Waterloo Courier, 7 Jun 1970, with photograph - The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, unnumbered page - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Retired from the Northwestern Bell Telephone Co

SS Death Index: Chester Conger; b. 11 Jun 1897; issued: IA; d. Jun 1974;
last place of residence: IA; zipcode: 50702; SSN: 478-07-0576
Zipcode 50702 is Waterloo, Black Hawk, IA

Chester married Kitty Marie RENN on 1 Jan 1923 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA.

General Notes:
Kitty Marie Renn

Problem: Was her name, Kitty Renn or Keddie Wren? Ethel Conger Heagler has it, Keddie Wren.

+ 5403 F i. Juanita Marie CONGER was born on 4 Oct 1923 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA.

Audrey married Walter Arthur CORDES on 4 Mar 1961. Walter was born on 17 Jul 1926.

Chester next married Evelyn BOYD, daughter of John BOYD and Eliza SMITH, on 12 Jun 1945 in Belleville, Republic Co., KS. Evelyn was born on 30 Mar 1914 in Ewart, Poweshiek Co., IA and died on 27 Feb 1980 at age 65.

General Notes:
Earl Jay Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Jay E.D. Conger (CFA I, p. 223); Jay E. Conger (CFA I, p. 266)

5419 U i. Francis CONGER was born on 22 Dec 1914 in Nashport, Muskingum Co., OH.

General Notes:
Lena Blanche Conger

HOBBIES: pianist of ability

AKA: Blanche Conger

General Notes:
Martha Warfel

EDUCATION: Graduate of Hanover Ohio High School and Newark Business College.

OCCUPATION: Employed at A.A.A. Conservation office in Newark, OH.

General Notes:
Helen M. Conger

Problem: Was she born 3 Sep 1902 or as listed on p. 787 of CFA I, 23 Sep 1902?

General Notes:
Howard Sidle

RESIDENCES: Nashport, OH

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: 9 Nov 1927 (CFA I, p. 787)

General Notes:
Grace Thomas

Problem: Was the surname, Thoma or Thomas? Ethel Conger Heagler has it, Thoma.

General Notes:
Lynn Robinson Watson

EDUCATION: Graduate of Cropsey High School, Cropsey, IL; B.E. Illinois State Normal University; M.S. Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

ORGANIZATIONS: Theta Alpha Phi

RESIDENCES: Franklin Park, IL

OCCUPATION: teacher in the schools of McLean Co., IL for several years; taught in the high school at Franklin Park, IL.

General Notes:
Leona Abbey

EDUCATION: Graduate of Cropsey High School, Cropsey, IL; attended I.S.N.U.

RELATIONSHIP: A descendant of Captain Thomas Abbey of Revolutionary War service in Conn and Jonas Meeker, Revolutionary soldier of New Jersey.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

General Notes:
Betty Jean Watson

EDUCATION: Graduate of Frankline Park High School, Franklin Park, IL

3532. Gladys Ellen CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1893 in Fletcher, Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 25 Feb 1979 in Anaheim, Orange Co., CA at age 85.

General Notes:
Gladys Ellen Conger

EDUCATION: Attended Illinois State University at Normal, IL

OCCUPATION: Vocalist, artist, lectured at Science of Industry and Art Museum.

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1977, 1652 W. Broadway, c/o Casa Bonita; Anaheim, CA 92802.

Gladys married Walter Elliott RHEA on 19 Mar 1913 in St. Louis, , MO. Walter was born on 16 Mar 1894 in Whiting, Lake Co., IN, died on 27 Aug 1955 in Whiting, Lake Co., IN at age 61, and was buried in Aug 1955 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL.

General Notes:
Walter Elliott Rhea

EDUCATION: Graduate of Bloomington Illinois High School.

OCCUPATION: Foreman in Standard Oil Plant, Whiting, IN; with Standard Oil for 43 years, was the Asst. Supt. of the Light Oil Division.

+ 5433 M i. Edson Lee RHEA was born on 5 Apr 1914 in Normal, Mc Lean Co., IL.

+ 5434 F ii. Shirley Louise RHEA was born about 5 Mar 1920 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL and died on 28 Mar 1980 about age 60.

+ 5435 F iii. Janice Ellen RHEA was born on 14 Jul 1921 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

3534. Edith Gertrude CONGER was born on 6 Dec 1897 in Fletcher, Mc Lean Co., IL, died on 10 Feb 1987 in Jonesboro, Clayton Co., GA at age 89, and was buried in Feb 1987 in Fletcher, Mc Lean Co., IL.

Edith married Harold GALVOND, son of Jessie George Vernon GALVOND and Sarah Jane PIPER, on 12 Oct 1917 in Montrose, Lee Co., IA. Harold was born on 17 Oct 1896 in Lansing, Cook Co., IL, died on 27 Aug 1970 in Hammond, Piatt Co., IN at age 73, and was buried in Aug 1970 in Towanda, Mc Lean Co., IL, Smith Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Harold Galvond

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 17 Oct 1895 on WFT Vol. 1, #1909

MILITARY: World War II soldier in France

NAME-CONFLICT: Also listed as Galvand on p. 738, CFA I.
Problem: Was the surname, Galvond or Galvand? Both listed in CFA I.

RESIDENCES: Lansing, IL

OCCUPATION: Standard Oil at Whiting, IN for 25 years

Problem: Were they married at Keokuk, IA or Montrose, Lee, IA?

5437 M ii. Lauren Harold GALVOND was born on 5 May 1920, died on 22 Aug 1976 in Riverside, , GA at age 56, and was buried in Aug 1976 in Towanda, Mc Lean Co., IL, Smith Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lauren Harold Galvond

EDUCATION: Graduate of Thorton Fractional High School, Calumet City, IL

NEVER_MARRIED: Lauren Harold Galvond never married.

NAME-CONFLICT-DEATH: Lauran Galvond, 22 Aug 1976 at age, 56 years, 3 months, 17 days. Maxine Leonard)

DEATH: Died in the VA Hospital

+ 5438 M iii. John Conger GALVOND was born on 20 May 1922 in Montrose, Lee Co., IA, died on 11 Sep 1990 in Jonesboro, Clayton Co., GA at age 68, and was buried in Sep 1990 in Fayetteville, Fayette Co., GA, Camp Memorial Cemetery.

General Notes:
Blanche Jane Conger

Problem: Was she born in Jul 1934 or Aug 1934? Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Aug 1934.

Blanche married Henry William LANE in 1920. Henry was born on 26 Mar 1898 and died in Sep 1947 in Pekin, Tazewell/Peoria Co., IL at age 49.

+ 5439 F i. Lynas Sharlotte LANE was born on 20 May 1921 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

+ 5440 F ii. Marjorie Ann LANE was born on 25 Mar 1923 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

+ 5441 F iii. Laura Louise LANE was born on 24 Jul 1926 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.

+ 5442 M iv. Ronald Walter LANE was born on 10 Jul 1934 in Highland, Lake Co., IN.

+ 5443 M v. Malvern Stuart LANE was born on 13 Mar 1928 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.

3537. Dorothy Leora CONGER was born on 29 Apr 1906 in Fletcher, Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 10 Mar 1986 at age 79.

Dorothy married Donald M. HUGHES on 21 Aug 1926 in Jacksonville, Morgan, IL. Donald was born on 12 Dec 1904 in Arlington, Fayette Co., IA.

General Notes:
Donald M. Hughes

MILITARY: Lieutenant in Reserve Army

RESIDENCES: Seattle, WA

+ 5444 M i. Daniel Richard HUGHES was born on 7 Aug 1927 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.

+ 5445 M ii. Douglas Conger HUGHES was born on 29 Aug 1929 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL and died on 23 Apr 1982 in Bremerton, Kitsap Co., WA at age 52.

+ 5446 M iii. David Aaron HUGHES was born on 1 Mar 1938 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

General Notes:
Frank Bertice Parrish

RESIDENCES: Summer home on Artist Road, Nashville, IN; winter home at Miami, FL

Frank married Mary Edith BROSSMAN, daughter of Charles BROSSMAN and Mary DEAN, on 2 Aug 1930 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

General Notes:
Mary Edith Brossman

Problem: Was the surname, Brassman or Brossman?

5448 F i. Mary Patricia PARRISH was born on 4 Jul 1931 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

5449 M ii. Frank B. PARRISH was born on 4 Oct 1935 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

General Notes:
Helen Phillips

EDUCATION: Graduate of Northern Illinois Teachers College

OCCUPATION: teacher

General Notes:
Margaret Ethel Phillips

EDUCATION: Graduated from Rockford Illinois High School.

General Notes:
George V. Wright

OCCUPATION: Statistician with AT&T

RESIDENCES: Cleveland, OH

RELATIONSHIP: Descendant of Adrian Van Fleet who came from Holland to New Amsterdam in 1662 with his wife and five children. A great-grandson, Cornelius, and a direct ancestor of George Wright served in the Revolution in New Jersey.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

General Notes:
Cecil Conger Phillips

OCCUPATION: electrician

RESIDENCES: Rockford, IL

General Notes:
Harriett Hogan

Problem: Was her first name, Harriette or Harriet?

General Notes:
Clarence Halsne

OCCUPATION: Mechanic

RESIDENCES: Davis Junction, IL

5468 F i. Helen Edna Mc_CALL was born on 8 Oct 1908 and died in 1930 at age 22.

General Notes:
Marjorie Starr

ADOPTION: Marjorie Starr was adopted.

EDUCATION: Graduate of Creston High School, Creston, IA; graduate of University of Iowa

General Notes:
Melvin Williamson

MILITARY: World War in France

OCCUPATION: U.S. Forestry Service

RESIDENCES: Idaho Springs, CO

General Notes:
Joan Williamson

EDUCATION: Graduate of Idaho Springs High School, Idaho Springs, CO

Sarah married Ahart HICKMAN on 16 Mar 1915 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL. Ahart was born in 1891.

General Notes:
Henry Clay Yowell

SPOUSE: Henry Clay Yowell was the 2nd husband of Marie Irene Bartleson.

General Notes:
Horation Royal Bartleson

EDUCATION: Graduate of Peoria High School, Peoria, IL

OCCUPATION: A baseball player of note in Central Illinois, later with S.C. at Columbia.

5479 F i. Mary Lillie LANSDOWN was born on 15 Oct 1924 and died on 15 Oct 1924.

William married Mildred UNKNOWN in Aurora, Kane/DuPage Co., IL. Mildred died in 1936.

General Notes:
Lois May Lusk

EDUCATION: Graduate of Wester Illinois State Normal School

OCCUPATION: teacher

5488 M i. Lennard MASCALL was born on 18 Feb 1924 in Ashland, Jackson Co., OR.

General Notes:
Willis Clyde Laughlin

EDUCATION: Benson Polytechic in Portland, OR

MILITARY: World War soldier Prot. No. 4589055

5490 M ii. Willis Allen LAUGHLIN was born in Sep 1936 in Dayville, Grant Co., OR.

Lucille married Chester CUMMINGS on 30 Dec 1928 in Mitchell, Wheeler Co., OR.

General Notes:
Chester Cummings

OCCUPATION: Secretary in the State House, Salem, OR

3604. Wilbur BARNHOUSE was born on 17 Mar 1912 and died on 8 Nov 1939 in Mitchell, Wheeler Co., OR at age 27.

General Notes:
Wilbur Barnhouse

DEATH: Killed in an accident while branding cattle at his ranch in Mitchell,
OR.

3608. Charles Marshall CONGER was born on 11 May 1884 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, died on 24 Nov 1946 in Coulee Dam, Douglas Co., WA at age 62, and was buried in Nov 1946 in Bridgeport, Douglas Co., WA.

General Notes:
Charles Marshall Conger

PARENTS: Moses Conger and Mary Ann Wilson

NAME-CONFLICT: Was the middle name, Marshal or Marshall? CFA I, lists both. Maxine Leonard states that the name is spelled with two "ll"s on the death certificate but his son spelled it with one "l".
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 67 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

NAME: Charles Marshall Conger (CFA II, p. 714)

MILITARY: Four years in Marines

DEATH: CFA II, p. 714 points out that he died on 24 Nov 1946, not 26 Nov 1946.

Charles married Ethel May WELCH. Ethel was born on 28 Oct 1884 in Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., CT, died on 29 Jan 1961 in Brewster, Okanogan Co., WA at age 76, and was buried in Jan 1961 in Bridgeport, Douglas Co., WA.

General Notes:
Ethel May Welch

QUESTION: CFA I, says she was born in Bridgeport, CT. Was she really born in Conn.? Or was it Bridgeport, Douglas Co., WA where she and her husband are both buried.

+ 5498 M i. Allen Charles CONGER was born on 28 Feb 1920 in Conconully, Okanogan Co., WA.

3609. Viva Ellen CONGER was born on 2 Apr 1891 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, died on 3 Mar 1965 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO at age 73, and was buried in May 1965 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO.

General Notes:
Viva Ellen Conger

SSN:
Individual: Horn, Viva
Social Security #: 514-40-9011
Issued in: Kansas
Birth date: Apr 2, 1891
Death date: Mar 1965
Residence code: Kansas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
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Viva married George Franklin Mc_COLLUM, son of Stephen Brimley Mc_COLLUM and Permellia Catherine PULLIAM, on 20 May 1908. George was born on 6 Feb 1888 in Mussel Fork, Chariton Co., MO, died on 10 Jul 1968 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO at age 80, and was buried in Jul 1968 in Spicherd Cemetery.

+ 5499 M i. Roy Hardy Mc_COLLUM was born on 16 Apr 1909 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO and died on 16 Oct 1962 in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS at age 53.

5500 F ii. Gladys Bernice Mc_COLLUM was born on 15 May 1911 in Brookfield, Linn Co., MO.

5501 F iii. Sylvia Mae Mc_COLLUM was born on 4 Feb 1813 in Oklahoma and died in Nov 1963 in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS at age 150.

5502 M iv. Chester Arthur Mc_COLLUM was born on 21 May 1916 in Brookfield, Linn Co., MO and died on 10 Oct 1967 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO at age 51.

General Notes:
Chester Horn

SPOUSE: Chester Horn was the 2nd spouse of Viva Ellen Conger.

Cora married Edward MATCHETT on 30 Dec 1914 in Linneus, Linn Co., MO. Edward was born on 8 Dec 1915 and died on 14 Jul 1970 at age 54.

General Notes:
James Edwin Matchett

SSN: Is this SSDI record for James Edwin Matchett?
Individual: Matchett, James
Social Security #: 493-12-1583
SS# issued in: Missouri
Birth date: Oct 14, 1915
Death date: Oct 17, 1990
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
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3612. George Henry CONGER was born on 14 May 1899 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO and died on 8 Dec 1963 in Gilliam, Saline Co., MO at age 64.

General Notes:
George Henry Conger

Problem: A date of death of 5 Dec 1963 has also been listed.

OCCUPATION: Farmer

MILITARY: U.S. Marine Corps during WWII.

George married Verna VOLLMER, daughter of Herman VOLLMER and Christine HERTZLER, on 15 May 1926 in Vandalia, Audrain/Ralls Co., MO. Verna was born on 20 Jan 1893 in Clark Co., IA and died on 25 Jun 1991 at age 98.

General Notes:
Verna Vollmer

AKA: Verna Vallner; Verna Vollmer on p. 212 & 391 of CFA II. Verna Vallmer on p. 102 of CFA II.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Verna
Social Security #: 488-32-4431
Issued in: Missouri
Birth date: Jan 20, 1893
Death date: Jun 25, 1991
ZIP Code of last known residence: 65254
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Glasgow, Missouri
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
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+ 5517 F i. Martha Louise CONGER was born on 13 Mar 1927 in Vandalia, Audrain Co., MO.

+ 5518 M ii. Stanley Earl CONGER was born on 9 Nov 1928 in Vandalia, Audrain Co., MO.

5519 M iii. Charles Nelson CONGER was born on 8 Aug 1930 and died on 9 May 1969 at age 38.

General Notes:
Charles Nelson Conger

NEVER_MARRIED: Unmarried.

MILITARY: Served 20 years in the U.S. Navy

General Notes:
George Henry Conger

NEVER_MARRIED: Unmarried.

MILITARY: Served 20 years in the U.S. Navy

+ 5521 F v. Ruth Marlene CONGER was born on 10 Nov 1936 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO.

3614. Harvey Namerial CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1904 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO and died in Jan 1987 at age 82.

General Notes:
Harvey Namerial Conger

OCCUPATION: Retired from the construction business.

RESIDENCES: 624 N. Dutton; Pittsfield, IL 62623

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Harvey
Social Security #: 350-01-4998
Issued in: Illinois
Birth date: Aug 17, 1904
Death date: Jan 1987
Residence code: Illinois
ZIP Code of last known residence: 62363
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Pittsfield, Illinois
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
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Harvey married Mary Geraldine ANDERSON, daughter of Alexander Day ANDERSON and Mary Ethel HARRIS, on 12 May 1925. Mary was born on 3 Mar 1910 in New Canton, Pike Co., IL and died in May 1983 at age 73.

General Notes:
Mary Geraldine Anderson

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Mary
Social Security #: 352-12-5627
Issued in: Illinois
Birth date: Mar 3, 1910
Death date: May 1983
Residence code: Illinois
ZIP Code of last known residence: 62363
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Pittsfield, Illinois
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 62363
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Pittsfield, Illinois
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
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+ 5526 M ii. Harold Eugene CONGER was born on 15 May 1928 in Kinderhook, Pike Co., IL.

+ 5527 M iii. Billy Ray CONGER Sr. was born on 8 Mar 1930 in Rothville, Chariton Co., MO.

+ 5528 M iv. Wendell Paul CONGER was born on 2 Feb 1936 in Mendon, Chariton Co., MO.

3615. Alice Bernice CONGER was born on 27 May 1907 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO and died in May 1984 at age 77.

General Notes:
Alice Bernice Conger

SSN:
Individual: Ammon, Alice
Social Security #: 492-40-6801
Issued in: Missouri
Birth date: May 27, 1907
Death date: Mar 1984
Residence code: Missouri
ZIP Code of last known residence: 64628
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Brookfield, Missouri
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
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Alice married Fred AMMON, son of Elmo AMMON and Unknown, on 13 Jun 1925. Fred was born on 26 Feb 1900 and died on 15 Aug 1954 in Mendon, Chariton Co., MO at age 54.

3616. James CONGER was born on 7 Jun 1910 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, died on 2 Dec 1977 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO at age 67, and was buried in Dec 1977 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

General Notes:
James Conger

AKA: Jim

OCCUPATION: Farmer

CEMETERY: Supplement to Lakeside Cemetery, Sumner, Chariton Co., MO
Conger, Madge - Dec. 17, 1910 - July 15,1979.
Conger Jim - June 7, 1910 - Dec. 2, 1977, married June 11, 1932
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, James
Social Security #: 486-26-4603
Issued in: Missouri
Birth date: Jun 7, 1910
Death date: Dec 1977
Residence code: Missouri
ZIP Code of last known residence: 64643
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Hale, Missouri
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 64643
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Hale, Missouri
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.14]

James married Madge Constance SIMPSON, daughter of Guy De_Witt SIMPSON and Cora Ann WARREN, on 11 Jun 1932 in Brookfield, Linn Co., MO. Madge was born on 17 Dec 1910 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., MO, died on 15 Jul 1979 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO at age 68, and was buried in Jul 1979 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

General Notes:
Madge Constance Simpson

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Madge
Social Security #: 490-24-4279
Issued in: Missouri
Birth date: Dec 17, 1910
Death date: Jul 1979
Residence code: Missouri
ZIP Code of last known residence: 64643
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Hale, Missouri
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 64601
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Chillicothe, Missouri
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54151.103]

+ 5533 M i. Donald Lee CONGER was born on 2 Nov 1933 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO.

+ 5534 M ii. Ronald Wayne CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1935 in Mendon, Chariton Co., MO.

+ 5535 F iii. Janice La_Vonne CONGER was born on 15 Jul 1937 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO.

+ 5536 F iv. Sherry Lyne CONGER was born on 30 Dec 1945 in Brookfield, Linn Co., MO.

3619. James Harvey CONGER was born on 2 Sep 1897 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, died on 4 Feb 1969 in Gonzales, Gonzales Co., TX at age 71, and was buried in Feb 1969 in Gonzales, Gonzales Co., TX, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

General Notes:
James Harvey Conger

RESIDENCES: As of July 1931, R. 2, Olustee, OK

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

SSN:
Individual: Conger, J.
Social Security #: 447-20-8166
SS# issued in: Oklahoma
Birth date: Sep 2, 1897
Death date: Feb 1969
Residence code: Texas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 78614
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Cost, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48093.196]

James married Ruth C. ROSSER, daughter of Robert Edward ROSSER and Lillie BAUCUM, on 6 Jul 1922 in Olustee, Jackson Co., OK. Ruth was born on 7 Jun 1905 in Anson, Jones Co., TX.

General Notes:
Ruth C. Rosser

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Ruth C. (Rosser) Conger? If so, there is a conflict on the day of birth.
Individual: Conger, Ruth
Social Security #: 458-66-8174
SS# issued in: Texas
Birth date: Jun 8, 1905
Death date: Mar 7, 1996
ZIP Code of last known residence: 78629
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Gonzales, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48097.66]

5537 F i. Dorothy Mae CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1923 in Olustee, Jackson Co., OK.

+ 5539 M iii. James Clayton CONGER was born on 23 Nov 1930 in Olustee, Jackson Co., OK.

5540 M iv. Jack Murrel CONGER was born on 10 Sep 1934 in Olustee, Jackson Co., OK.

3621. William Melton CONGER was born on 27 Dec 1900 in Jackson Co., OK and died on 26 Apr 1969 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT at age 68.

General Notes:
William Melton Conger

MARRIAGE-DIVORCE: To Addie Steppler, at Table Rock, Black Forest, El Paso, CO.
The marriage ended in divorce.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 531 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Railroader

RESIDENCES: As of July 1931, Motor R.3, Colorado Springs, CO

CHILDREN: Had two sets of twins

SSN:
Individual: Conger, William
Social Security #: 521-32-4624
Issued in: Colorado
Birth date: Dec 27, 1900
Death date: Apr 1969
Residence code: Utah
ZIP Code of last known residence: 84115
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Salt Lake City, Utah
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.119]

William married Addie Marie STEPPLER, daughter of Christian Lewis STEPPLER and Martha Jane BROWN, on 25 Jun 1924 in Table Rock, El Paso Co., CO. Addie was born on 16 Mar 1901 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

+ 5541 M i. William Lewis CONGER was born on 5 Dec 1925 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

5542 U ii. Infant CONGER was born about 1927 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

+ 5543 M iii. Charles Curtis CONGER was born on 27 Jul 1929 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

+ 5544 F iv. Catherine Jean CONGER was born on 24 Aug 1931 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

+ 5545 F v. Minnie Jane CONGER was born on 24 Aug 1931 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

+ 5546 M vi. Robert Angelo CONGER was born on 20 Mar 1934 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO and died on 1 May 1982 at age 48.

5547 F vii. Roberta Ann CONGER was born on 20 Mar 1934 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

General Notes:
Patrick Crego

DIVORCE: The marriage of Patrick Crego and Roberta Ann Conger ended in divorce.

5548 M viii. Arnold Lonzo CONGER was born on 26 May 1936 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

3623. Jester Cedric CONGER was born on 31 Mar 1907 in Jackson Co., OK and died in Jun 1983 at age 76.

General Notes:
Jester Cedric Conger

RESIDENCES: As of July 1931, Olustee, OK

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Jester
Social Security #: 445-09-2746
Issued in: Oklahoma
Birth date: Mar 31, 1907
Death date: Jun 1983
Residence code: Oklahoma
ZIP Code of last known residence: 73560
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Olustee, Oklahoma
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 73560
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Olustee, Oklahoma
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.61]

Jester married Verna Emily BUTLER on 27 Sep 1931 in Olustee, Jackson Co., OK. Verna was born on 14 Dec 1914 in Olustee, Jackson Co., OK.

+ 5549 F i. Wilma Jean CONGER was born on 23 Sep 1931 in Olustee, Jackson Co., OK.

+ 5550 M ii. Miller Ray CONGER was born on 2 Oct 1933 in Olustee, Jackson Co., OK.

+ 5551 M iii. Stanley Don CONGER was born on 8 Dec 1936 in Olustee, Jackson Co., OK.

3636. William Logan EARLY was born about 1886, died on 11 Mar 1921 in Joplin, Jasper/Newton Co., MO about age 35, and was buried on 13 Mar 1921 in Joplin, Jasper/Newton Co., MO, Fairview Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Logan Early

AKA: W.L. Early; William L. Early

NAME-RELATIONSHIP: Malen Powell told, Joyce Posey that this was his uncle, William Logan Early, thus supplying the middle name.

MARRIAGE: According to Joyce Posey, no record of the marriage of William to Etta Victoria Oldfield has been found at Joplin, MO.

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1917, 1301 Iowa Avenue; Joplin, MO

OBITUARY: Funeral Services for William L. Early, who died Friday morning at 12:30 o'clock, will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the residence of Mrs. Sarah Oldfield, 2514 Annie Baxter Ave. Death was due to tuberculosis.

He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Miss Lola Early and Miss Nadine Early.

[Burial in] Fairview Cemetery.
(Source: Joplin Globe, Saturday, 12 Mar 1921 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: William L. Early, died, Friday, 11 March 1921, age 35 years (ca 1886). Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Joplin, Missouri
(Source: Fairview Cemetery Records, 1911-1942, Vol. 2 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

3637. Vernia Madora EARLY was born about 25 Mar 1890 in Lodgepole, Cheyenne Co., NE, died on 29 Nov 1979 in Denver, Denver Co., CO about age 89, and was buried on 1 Dec 1979 in Grandby, Grand Co., CO, Grandby Cemetery.

Vernia married Oath Franklin POWELL, son of Alexander POWELL and Susan REED, on 23 Jan 1906 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA. Oath was born on 18 Jan 1877 in Fremont Co., IA, died on 29 Mar 1956 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 79, and was buried on 2 Apr 1956 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

3640. Jennie HOWARD was born on 3 Dec 1881 in Putnam Co., MO and died in 1963 in Sidney, Richland Co., MT at age 82.

+ 5554 F i. Bessie SWELEY was born in 1904 and died in 1964 in Sidney, Richland Co., MT at age 60.

3641. Moses HOWARD was born on 11 Oct 1883 in Davis Co., IA and died in Jun 1965 in Sidney, Richland Co., MT at age 81.

Moses married Mary Josephine DUFRESNE. Mary was born on 25 Feb 1894 in Montreal, , Quebec, Canada and died in Dec 1987 in Sidney, Richland Co., MT at age 93.

General Notes:
Mary Josephine Dufresne

SSN:
Individual: Howard, Mary
Social Security #: 516-28-7862
Issued in: Montana
Birth date: Feb 25, 1894
Death date: Dec 1987
Residence code: Montana
ZIP Code of last known residence: 59270
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Sidney, Montana
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.127687.194]

+ 5555 M i. Moses HOWARD was born on 18 Dec 1916 and died in 1972 in Miles City, Custer Co., MT at age 56.

+ 5556 M ii. Herbert HOWARD was born on 30 Dec 1918 and died in 1983 in California at age 65.

+ 5558 F iv. Gennette HOWARD was born in Jul 1922 and died in 1989 in Enid, Richland Co., MT at age 67.

3642. Sang HOWARD was born on 18 Feb 1886 in Putnam Co., MO and died on 2 Dec 1967 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT at age 81.

General Notes:
Sang Howard

SSN:
Individual: Howard, Sang
Social Security #: 516-12-6627
SS# issued in: Montana
Birth date: Feb 18, 1886
Death date: Dec 1967
Residence code: Montana
ZIP Code of last known residence: 59701
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Butte, Montana
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 30, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.113154.172]

Sang married Blanche Oveline DUFRESNE. Blanche was born on 21 Jan 1896 in Montreal, , Quebec, Canada and died on 16 Aug 1956 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT at age 60.

+ 5561 F i. Alice Loretta HOWARD was born on 22 Apr 1917 in Sidney, Richland Co., MT.

Sang next married Mae MATHIES. Mae was born about 1893 in Montana and died about 1962 in Cheney, Spokane Co., WA about age 69.

General Notes:
Mae Mathies

SPOUSE: Mae Mathies was the 2nd spouse of Sang Howard.

+ 5563 F ii. Leotha HOWARD was born on 7 Jul 1911 in Dawson Co., MT and died in Missoula, Missoula Co., MT.

3653. Deltha May STEVENS was born on 13 Mar 1895 in Healdsburg, Sonoma Co., CA and died in 1983 at age 88.

General Notes:
Deltha May Stevens

Problem: Was the birth date, Nov 1895 or as listed in CFA II, p. 430, 13 Mar 1895 at Healdburg, CA?

General Notes:
William Stuber

SPOUSE: William Stuber was the 2nd spouse of Deltha May Stevens

3655. Cora Margaret STEVENS was born on 12 Dec 1899 in Colfax, Whitman Co., WA and died on 2 Feb 1988 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 88.

General Notes:
Cora Margaret Stevens

Problem: Where was she born, LaCrosse, WA or as listed by Michael Winters, Colfax, WA?

Cora married William Ralph WINTERS on 6 Dec 1919 in Dos Palos, Merced Co., CA. William was born on 31 Aug 1897 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ and died on 17 Feb 1975 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 77.

+ 5568 M i. Ellsworth Eugene WINTERS was born on 1 Jan 1921 in Dos Palos, Merced Co., CA and died on 31 Jul 1999 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 78.

3658. Sally Ellen STEVENS was born on 22 Mar 1905 in La Crosse, Bad Axe Co., WI and died in 1997 in Taft, Kern Co., CA at age 92.

Sally married John D. VAUGHT in Tiajuana, Mexico. John was born in 1906 and died in 1988 at age 82.

General Notes:
John D. Vaught

AKA-ADOPTION: Was named Williams before his adoption.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 444 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 5570 F ii. Sally Ellen VAUGHT was born on 7 Jan 1932 in Taft, Kern Co., CA and died on 31 May 1954 in Taft, Kern Co., CA at age 22.

3660. Denzal Robert STEVENS was born on 5 Nov 1907 in La Cross, Whitman Co., WA and died about 4 Jan 1969 in Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA about age 61.

General Notes:
Denzal Robert Stevens

Problem: Is the first name, Denzal or as listed in CFA II, p. 430, Denzil?
Michael Winters lists, Denzel.

Problem: Was the date of death, 4 Jan 1969 or as listed in CFA II, p. 430, 4
Jan 1973? Michael Winters lists, 4 Jan 1969.

Denzal married Ruth Lamora WYANT, daughter of John Wesley WYANT and Hattie Lamora NEEDHAM, on 9 Jul 1933 in Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA. Ruth was born about 7 Sep 1911 in Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
Ruth Lamora Wyant

Problem: Was the date of birth, 7 Sep 1911 or as listed by Michael Winters, 11 Sep 1911? There is a Ruth Stevens born, 7 Sep 1911 listed on the SSDI.

+ 5572 M i. David Richard STEVENS was born on 24 Dec 1934 in Long Beach, Long Beach Co., CA.

5573 M ii. Donald Roy STEVENS was born on 14 Jun 1939 in Fullerton, Orange Co., CA.

Donald next married Lorraine Anna SADDLER on 20 Dec 1968 in Downey, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
Lorraine Anna Saddler

SPOUSE: Lorraine Anna Saddler was the 2nd wife of Donald Roy Stevens.

5574 M iii. Timothy Paul STEVENS was born on 9 Jul 1940 in Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA and died on 26 Dec 1946 in Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 6.

General Notes:
Langley Scott

SPOUSE: Langley Scott was the 2nd spouse of Nellie Beatrice Stevens.

AKA: Rachel L. Scott by Michael Winters

QUESTION: What was the name of this person?

3667. Mary Ethlyn CONGER was born on 10 Jun 1884 in Grand Lake, Grand Co., CO, died on 5 Oct 1959 in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO at age 75, and was buried on 10 Oct 1959 in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO, Rose Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Ethlyn Conger

EDUCATION: Boarding School in Colorado Springs, CO - High School; University of
Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; Finishing School, Philadelphia, PA

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: 5'8"; 140 lbs.; Dark Auburn Hair; Flair for Clothes; Artist
talent; high enerby; resourceful; decisive; well organized; social in nature

ORGANIZATIONS: Order of the Eastern Star; Cowbells; Reading Club

MARRIAGE: Wedding announcement, postmarked 5 Oct 1906, sent to Ben Lemon.
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Conger announce the marriage of their daughter, Mary
Ethlyn, to W. Benjamin Lemon, November 1, 1908, at Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

COMMENT-MARRIAGE: When Mary Ethlyn Conger was married in November 1908 the
niece of her father, Florence D. Horn from Pennsylvania, along with her parents
and two siblings attended. John Lincoln Conger paid the hotel bill for the
five guests. Robert Guilinger has found in the 1900 PA Census (Soundex) an A.
Curtis Horn, married to a woman named, Belle, who was born in Dec 1862 in PA.
Could this couple have been the sister and brother-in-law of John Lincoln
Conger? (Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

BIOGRAPHY:
Mary Lemon was a tall, well proportioned and pretty woman who possessed a lot
of artistic talent. I learned a lot of things from my Grandmother Lemon. She
took all of the fashion magazines. When something caught her eye, she ripped
out the page and it was quickly reproduced. She taught me how to do it from the
basic sloper once you got it to fit. Through knowledgeable manipulation of
those basic parts you could come up with any dress style you wanted and not
have to be bothered with buying patterns. She'd go to the movies and a portion
of the next day you can be sure was reserved for reproduction calculations. She
did some hat designing as a single woman. She said once that if it had been
considered a "respectable life" she'd have become a fashion designer. Worth was
certainly a favorite of both Mary and her mother. She did a lot of fur and
leather design work for a furrier in San Diego in the l930's. She was a crack
shot with the rifle and come hunting season you could always be sure that she
would collect her legal limit. She'd have it tanned and finished with a
pyroxylin finish so that it could be laundered without the usual shrinkage you
get with leather. She'd make her own outfit and then she'd usually come up with
something for me with the scraps. Every dress she ever made for me had a
duplicate made for my doll, Barbara. She made gorgeous fancy hats and taught me
how to quickly change their appearance with feathers, tulle and flowers. She
taught me the basics of wardrobe building. Go for basic design, good quality
and lots of accessories. When you make a skirt, make it reversible and then you
have two for the price of one. Don't fit it too tight and it won't sag or bag.
There is no such thing as a perfect figure. Just learn your good points and
work around the bad ones with the proper fit and design. You can pay a million
for a dress and unless the design is good for you, it's not worth two cents.
All color is nice, but hold the bolt up to your face in good light and look in
a mirror. If your skin glows, the color is right. If you see drag lines and
circles under your eyes, the color is wrong.

From husband hunting lectures I received from Mary Lemon, I got the distinct
impression that her thoughts on a college education boiled down to access to
the more promising types of eligible men. Her exact advice was, "Have a solid
view of where you want your own life to go. Then look pretty and act properly
to attract, don't be to available, but show lively interest and never accept
the first invitation. Above all learn the art of subtle flirting. If you set
the standard of decorum, expect a man to be a gentleman and give him an
opportunity to comply, they will respect your demand, even if they are a
ruffian. Hooking a man is a lot like fishing. You have to learn to properly
bait the hook and then know how to successfully troll that line to make the
catch."

She liked to cook and gave lovely dinner parties and card parties. She had and
liked pretty china and linen. Her parents gave her a service of white Havlin
with twenty-four place settings, and a full 24 piece set of crystal, sterling
flatware and silver tea service as a wedding gift. She always did a flower
arrangement centerpiece which as gorgeous and taught me a new napkin fold for
every party. I guess her message to the kid was that a pretty table is in the
precision of the detail.

She was planning death when it came to food serving. "It's got to be served hot
regardless of your number of guests." She had it worked out to a precise
science that was smooth as glass. She always served wine with dinner and made
at least a dozen different flavors of vinegar. Condiments were another of her
favorite additions to a meal.

I remember my Grandmother every day. To keep the kid out of her stuff she
equipped me with my own set of shakers for mustard and dry soap which sat
beside the sink. After chopping onions and garlic, a quick shake from the
mustard shaker with the addition of a little water will completely remove the
obnoxious onion odor on the hands.

Pesto was a staple. Chop finely the leaves from the basil plant. Add two
tablespoons of salt per quart of chopped basil and saturate the main with pure
olive oil. Make sure that the basil has no water on the leaves when chopping.
Store with a layer of olive oil across the top at all times. Will keep at least
a year if kept in cool place and covered with a layer of oil. Excellent for
soups, eggs, tomato slices and boiled vegetables.

Brown flour for brown gravy. Place a dry skillet one-half full with plain
flour. Place on fire and keep stirred so that it will not burn. Brown it to a
nice dark brown gravy color. Sift and store in tight container. Keeps
indefinitely. Add to pan drippings when you have drained the grease after
cooking a roast with a dash of onion and garlic or lemon pepper and you have
cheap brown gravy.

Pepper vinegar. Slice in half a variety of hot peppers. Place in hot canning
jar. Heat pure white vinegar to boiling and pour over peppers. Seal and let
stand for about three months. Strain off vinegar and use peppers in cooking.
Nice when sprinkled on most any vegetable, or quiche.

Any nail will drive more easily if rubbed with a little soap. Either hard or
soft soap will do.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

OBITUARY:
Rifle Telegram, Rifle, Colo. Thus., Oct. 8, 1959
Mrs. W. B. Lemon, Long-time Holmes Mesa Resident, Dies. Mary Ethlyn Lemon, wife
of Ben Lemon, and a long-time resident of Holmes Mesa, died Monday, Oct. 5, at
the Rifle Community Hospital after a long illness. (Cancer). Funeral services
were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Christian Church in Rifle, with the Rev.
Otto B. Duckworth officiating. Jewell Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star
also conducted rites at the church. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Peltier - Sowder Funeral Home.
Mrs. Lemon was born June 10, 1884, at Grand Lake, Colorado, the daughter of
John L. and "Jennie" Conger. When she was a small child her family moved to the
McCoy, Colorado, area and homesteaded on what is now known as Conger Mesa. She
was married to Walter B. Lemon, Sr. November 1, 1908, in Glenwood Springs. They
moved to Holmes Mesa in the Grand Valley area in 1910. Mrs. Lemon was a charter
member of the Battlement Mesa Cowbells and was also a member of Jewel Chapter
No. 77, O.E.S. of Rifle. She was also a correspondent for The Rifle Telegram
and had written the Holmes Mesa news column for the paper for a number of
years.

She is survived by her husband, Walter B. Lemon, Sr. of Holmes Mesa; a son,
Walter B. Lemon, Jr., and three grandchildren, Mary Jo Ann Lemon, Walter B.
Lemon, III, and James R. Lemon, all of Holmes Mesa. Mrs. Lemon was preceded in
death by her parents, one brother, Fred Conger, and one grandson, Wm. Lamar.
Active pallbearers were H.L. Winn, Felix Sefcovic, Willard Eames, S. L.
Loshbaugh, D.T. Long and Carl Bernklau. Honorary pallbearers were J.D.
Caldwell, Clyde Morrow, Warren Wurts and Charles Slaughenhaupt. Soloist was the
Rev. Marshall Griffith, who sang, "Sweet Bye and Bye" and "Beautiful Isle of
Somewhere," accompanied by Mrs. Otto B. Duckworth at the organ.

Card of Thanks. Rifle Telegram, Rifle, Colo. Oct. 15, 1959 My heartfelt thanks
to all who extended comforting sympathy at the time of the passing of my dear
wife, Mary. BEN LEMON

In Memory of Mary E. Lemon

Near shady wall a rose once grew,
Budded and blossomed in God's free light,
Watered and fed by morning dew,
Shedding its sweetness day and night.
As it grew and blossomed fair and tall,
Slowly rising to loftier heights,
It came to a crevice in the wall,
Through which there shone a beam of light.
Onward it crept with added strength,
With never a thought of fear or pride.
It followed the light through the crevice-length,
And unfolded itself on the other side.
The light, the dew, the broadening view,
Were found the same as they were before,
And it lost itself in beauties new,
Breathing its fragrance more and more.
Shall claim of death cause us to grieve,
And make our courage faint or fall?
Nay, let us faith and hope receive,
The rose still grows beyond the wall.
Scattering fragrance far and wide,
Just as it did in days of yore,
Just as it did on the other side,
Just as it will forevermore.
A. L. Frink.

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their flowers, cards and many
acts of kindness during our recent bereavement. WALTER, and ROBERTA, Mary Jo,
Bennie and James Robert Lemon.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: 5 Oct 1959 at Rifle, Garfield Co., CO of breast cancer
and angina attacks.

CEMETERY: Rose Hill Cemetery, Rifle, Garfield Co., CO; Lot 17, Plot 2

Mary married Walter Benjamin LEMON Sr., son of Robert E. LEMON and Elitha Prascova BARNARD, on 1 Nov 1908 in Glenwood Springs, Garfield Co., CO. Walter was born on 25 Apr 1884 in Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO, died on 10 Sep 1970 in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO at age 86, and was buried on 12 Sep 1970 in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO, Rose Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Walter Benjamin Lemon Sr.

AKA: Ben

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: 6'1"; medium auburn curly hair; hazel eyes; affable; well organized; lots of jokes; patient; good dancer

OCCUPATION: Cattle rancher

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Board of Supervisors, Garfield Co., CO, 6 years; Grand Valley School Board, 10 years; County Commissioner, 6 years

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: 10 Sep 1970, Rifle, Garfield Co., CO; Heredity Malady in the Lemon line, heart just stops momentarily

CEMETERY: Rose Hill Cemetery, Rifle, Garfield Co., CO, Lot 17, Space 1

MARRIAGE: License
A Marriage License was issued by the County Clerk and Recorder today to Mr. W.B. Lemon of Rifle and Miss Mary Conger of the same place. They will be married in the parlor of the Hotel Glenwood tomorrow or Sunday by the Rev. G. A. Foote of the Presbyterian Church. Reception to follow at the Hotel Colorado.

J.L. Conger, Vice-President of the Pueblo Livestock Company, and formerly a citizen of Rifle and Eagle County, is here today to witness the marriage of his daughter to Mr. Lemon of Rifle.
(Source: Glenwood Spgs., Colo. VALLEY ECHO, Oct. 30, 1908)

MARRIAGE:
LEMON-CONGER. Mr. Walter B. Lemon and Miss Mary Conger were united in marriage at Glenwood Springs in the parlor of the Glenwood Hotel, Sunday, November 1st, 1908, with a number of friends and relatives being present. Both of these young people are very well known in Eagle and they have a host of friends throughout the county. Miss Conger resided in this county a number of years previous to moving to Rifle a year or so ago. Mr. Lemon made Eagle his home for about four years and is well liked by all. The newly married couple went to Rifle where they will make their future home. The Enterprise joins in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Lemon much happiness and prosperity.
(Source: EAGLE VALLEY ENTERPRISE, Eagle, Colo., About Nov. 6, 1908)

MARRIAGE:
W. B. Lemon and Miss Mary Conger Married. Last Saturday, Miss Mary Conger and W. B. Lemon surprised their friends by going to Glenwood and being married, Rev. G. A. Foote of the Presbyterian church tying the nuptial knot. The bride is well known and very popular in Rifle, and for some time previous to her marriage was a valued attache of the Hugus Store. Mr. Lemon is a recent arrival, coming here from Red Cliff. He is the proprietor of the Pastime Billiard Hall and has made many friends since arriving here. Mr. and Mrs. Lemon arrived from Glenwood Sunday and are at home to their many friends and the recipients of numerous and sincere congratulations, in which The Reveille joins.
(Source: THE REVIELLE, Rifle, Colo. About Nov. 6, 1908)

MARRIAGE:
W.B. Lemon Wed. Mr. W. B. Lemon, who recently came to Rifle from Eagle, and Miss Mary Conger, daughter of John Conger, the well-known stockman who recently left Rifle to engage in business in Pueblo, were united in marriage at Glenwood Springs last Saturday, Rev. G. A. Foote performing the ceremony. The contracting parties are well known and highly respected young people of Rifle, and the Telegram wishes them every joy in their married life. Mr. Lemon's life will be very much enhanced by having such a gracious lady as his wife.
(Source: RIFLE TELEGRAM, Rifle, Colo. About Nov. 6, 1908)

MARRIAGE:
Rocky Mountain News, Denver, Colo. or Denver Post - exact date unknown.
Conger-Lemon Vows.
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Conger of Pueblo and Denver have announced the marriage of their daughter Mary Ethlyn to Walter Benjamin Lemon of Rifle, Colorado. Mr. Lemon is the son of Robert Lemon and his late wife Elitha of the City of Pueblo. His uncle is our esteemed House Speaker, W. J. Barnard.

The vows were celebrated by Presbyterian Minister G.A. Foote of Glenwood Springs, in the candle-light parlor of the Glenwood Hotel before a hundred friends and relatives.

A dinner reception followed at the Hotel Colorado where the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hanscome of Wolcott, offered the first toast and presented the happy couple with a bucket of gold nuggets for hard times. A bucket of gold has been a tradition in the Baker family since 1770 and has been passed to the eldest of each generation.

It went dry while in the possession of John R. Baker. He presented the empty pot filled with a Bible and a coin for luck to his daughter, Mary Jane, at her first marriage in Indiana to Jake Young accompanied with a promise to refill it before he died.

He came to Colorado, shortly thereafter, struck gold and silver in Summit and Clear Creek County and filled the old pot for her many times over. However, Mr. Baker formally refilled the original iron pot with beautiful Colorado gold nuggets from one of the Baker Mines and presented a full pot to her upon the occasion of her second marriage to Alfred Hanscome of Massachusetts.

Mrs. Hanscome presented it full to the John L. Congers on their wedding day in Grand Lake, but they forgot to move it with their belongings so it remained in the possession of Mrs. Hanscome. It has now been passed brimming full to Mary Conger Lemon for safe keeping for future generations. May it bring them luck and no hard times!

After a short wedding trip to Kansas City, the newlyweds will be at home in Rifle, where the groom owns a business.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

COMMENT: The Hotel Colorado
The wedding reception of Walter Benjamin Lemon and Mary Ethlyn Conger was held at the Hotel Colorado. John Conger was an original major stockholder in The Hotel Colorado. He held the stock until he was divorced from Jennie in 1914. The Hotel is sort of an area land mark. There are natural hot water springs which are a part of the hotel and the main reason for building such a nice hotel in that location. The hotel history is as follows:

HOTEL COLORADO A National Historic Landmark. Synopsis of the Hotel Colorado's History. In 1883, Princeton engineering graduate Walter B. Devereux came to the frontier mining camp of Aspen. He and his brothers, James and Horace, amassed great wealth in silver, coal, and other minerals.

Having been told, by Kit Carson, of the remarkable curative waters of the Yampa Springs (used for many years by the Ute Indians), at the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, Walter Devereau came down the valley, liked what he saw, and bought ten acres, including the springs. Development had to await arrival of the railroad.

Boring, Tilton and Mellon of New York City were the architects. Sandstone from Wilson's Peachblow Quarry on the Frying Pan River in Colorado, combined with Roman brick, were used to build the Hotel. The dimensions are 224 feet across the front and 260 feet from front to rear. It is built around three sides of a large court 124 feet square. Advantage was taken of the natural slope of the ground, thus creating a stately look from below. Corridors encircled the courtyard. The Hotel was modeled after the Villa de Medici in Italy at a cost of $850,000.

Opening day saw leading citizens from all over the world. Such names as the Armours, Goulds, Mayo Brothers, David Moffatt, Lulu Long, Diamond Jim Brady, and Evelyn Walsh McClain appeared in the Hotel Register. President William Howard Taft appeared for an address on the Presidential Balcony during his term.

The Hotel Colorado served as the "Little White House of the United States" in April 1905, when President Theodore Roosevelt came west for his famous bear hunt at that time. The Secretary of State William Loeb set up his offices with telegraph service direct to Washington D.C.

After returning empty-handed from a hard day's hunt, President Roosevelt was somewhat depressed. In order to lift the President's spirits, the maids stitched together a small bear out of scraps of cloth. A reporter of the day found this an amusing story and coined the phrase, "Teddy Bear." A toymaker
nabbed onto the caption and began making Teddy Bears.

President Theodore Roosevelt returned to the Hotel Colorado on May 5th after his hunt and entertained all of the men in his party at a gourmet stag banquet in the Hotel's large dining room. The next day, President Roosevelt spoke from the Hotel Colorado balcony to the local citizens.

Glenwood had one of the first motion pictures made of a President of the United States. The episode shocked decent citizens because the scorned ones, known as Madams of the Night, managed to sneak by and be photographed meeting President Roosevelt. When the film was developed, one of the girls was wearing an indiscreet riding habit. The film was ordered destroyed.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

CENSUS: 1910 in Garfield Co., CO., Rifle, Twp., 33/33, Apr. 16, 1910 L 23, P.
1999
John L. Conger, head, 49, married 26 yrs, 2 children, stockman, PA PA PA
Jennie, wife, 49, IN Bremen,Germany IN
Fred, son, 20, at school, CO PA IN
Benjamin Lemon, s-i-l, 26, married 1 year, no children, CO Kent/VA US
Owns business
Mary, dau. 25, CO, PA IN
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

BIOGRAPHY:
Ben Lemon was the youngest of three boys. His Mother, Elitha died during a typhoid epidemic in Pueblo, Colo. when he was three. A maternal aunt died in childbirth about the same time so his maternal grandmother took both children. Mrs. Barnard got them both through the time consuming years of initial training. Her other daughter Ellen kept having miscarriages, so it was decided by all that the situation of these two children could best be handled by giving them to Ellen Campbell to rear. (Ben was five) Her husband "Judd" W. A. Campbell was General Foreman of the J.A., a large ranch in the Palo Dura Canyon area of Texas which was owned by Colonel Goodnight.

There were nine school-aged boys 6-10 on the ranch so the Colonel arranged for a full-time teacher for them. The Colonel became a grandfather figure in Ben's life. At that time in Texas, there were a lot of stray cattle around known as mavericks. These strays were rounded up and became the training herd owned and managed by these kids. The Project Overseer was the Colonel. Ben's Ledger has survived. The General Accounting System was set up by the Colonel, the entries made by the kid and the whole certified monthly by the Colonel. Ben started out with 25 head and a mortgage Jan. 15, 1890, at age 6. By age 10 he had increased his herd size to 300 with a net worth of $6,000. He was a tight-fisted little rascal. Each kid had their own brand, had to pay the Colonel stud fees and the hired help for branding their stock. This early training stayed with Ben, because he ran his own businesses later in life with the same care to detail.

Ben had nearly a photographic memory, so learning came easily as did cards. The hired hands broke the house rules and taught him to play all sorts of card games. Poker was the favorite. Of course, with a good memory, Ben did well at the game. The game went undetected for about six months. When discovered, Ben had amassed $6,872.00. Because the house rules had been broken, Ben went to the Colonel's jail for a week at age 8. Thereafter, they played with sticks as money. Ben was required by the Colonel's Court to give all of the illicit proceeds to charity. He gave it to the school teacher and a widow lady in the area whose pies he liked. Cards, however, became a permanent part of his life, as did charity donations to widow ladies, but he would never play for money.

Even though Ben was reared outside of his father's home, he apparently was told the facts of the situation from the beginning. Ellen eventually did have two natural children, but Ben was never made to feel that he wasn't wanted. He felt that he'd been very fortunate in being reared in the Campbell home, and was quite close to Ellen's natural children throughout his lifetime. Robert Lemon, his father, was around as much as possible and there was a genuine bonding there also.

Late in life Ben was still playing successful poker. Of all the mining booms that built and shaped the American West, beginning with the California and Nevada "rushes" of the nineteenth century and progressing through the booms in Id., Mont., Colo., Ariz., and New Mex., none can compare in intensity to the energy boom of the 1970's in Garfield County, Colo. Oil Shale was the El Dorado sent by God. (Only the fifth reenactment of the theme since 1900).

In 1974 there were about 15,000 people in lower Garfield Co. With the shale boom, those numbers were going to soar to 100,000 then 250,000 then 500,000 and at the height l,000,000. No superlative was too grand for describing what oil shale would mean to that area of Colorado. Unemployment in the entire U.S. was high, and the unemployed flocked to So. Garfield Co. like they migrated from Ok. to Calif. during the Dustbowl of the 1930's. In one day and without notice to any authority, Colony shut down their operation and the area became a ghost town. New buildings stopped construction midway finished, tent cities disappeared in twenty-four hours. A huge abundance of trash and land requiring renovation had to be dealt with by the locals if they intended to continue living there. Housing had been unavailable so many people were there that they were living by the side of the road, in their cars, any wooded area that was flat was a camp ground. There were eight tent cities (25,000 or more each), any deserted building became inhabited regardless of its condition or amenities. The county was ill equipped to handle such a crisis either before the boom or after the bust.

The cause of all of this mess was OIL SHALE of which there is an abundance of both brown and black shale in the area known as the Book Cliffs which are a sandstone formation of mountains that start at Rifle and extend into Central Utah. The thought was that the world's oil shortage was going to be a permanent thing and a new supply of oil could be provided through extracting oil from oil shale. To extract this crude oil required heating the rock in a retort. The U.S. Government, Exxon and Colony dumped millions of dollars into this experiment and did establish that it could be done though not as easily as in Scotland. For the U.S., synthetic fuels would be the more economical way to go. Most all of this action was on the North Side of the Colorado River.

The Lemon property was directly opposite the 1950 Oil Shale Pilot Project known as Anvil Points. There was also a lot of natural gas in the Anvil Points area as well as on the South Side of the Colorado River on Holmes Mesa, Battlement, and Wallace Creek. The knowledgeable souls of learning decided that a nuclear blast would best further their natural gas cause.

" At 3 p.m., Sept. 10, 1969, the Atomic Energy Commission, Austral Oil Co., and CER Geonuclear Co. exploded a 40 kiloton nuclear bomb 8,400 feet below the surface of pretty Battlement Mesa near Grand Valley in Western Colorado. A nuclear device more powerful than 40,000 tons of TNT gouged a cavern deep beneath the Colorado Rockies, in the most controversial exploration program ever undertaken in the state relative to the collection of gas and oil. The purpose was to test the use of nuclear energy to stimulate tight gas sand reservoirs through rock fracturing by explosion which would allow better collection of the underground reserves. The explosion created ground tremors at the time and severe aftershocks which did considerable property damage, but the blast has been declared a success."

The Lemon Ranch was about 6 miles east of the Battlement Explosion Site. Since the Lemon property is part of the same mountain range that the explosion would be in, Austral wanted to use the Lemon property as their headquarters for general operations, ground monitoring and remote detonation of the explosion.

Eighty-five year old Ben Lemon listened to the Austral team's pitch and told them that he thought that it could perhaps be arranged. While you fellows have a cup of tea, I'll just think about it for a second. He yelled for the housekeeper to make plenty of tea quickly. He pulled out his ledger from his old roll topped desk and looked at it. He made a few calculations and drank his tea with his usual shot of brandy in it. He told the Austral lead attorney that it would take a million dollars to use his yard. His terms were cash or certified cashier's check delivered three weeks before the detonation.

The Austral attorney didn't think that Austral would be in a position to pay that much. Couldn't you consider a little less, Mr. Lemon? Well no. You can readily see that I'm about to locate the Pearly Gates and I'm such an SOB that I'll need every penny of that to gain admission through those gates if this goes awry. Well, Mr. Lemon, that's a lot of money. Why don't you consider about $l,000 which is a fair deal for the length of time that we plan to use your yard. We will only be here for about three days. We'll set up equipment in your orchards and corrals and then be gone.

Well yes, that may be true, but I still think that a million dollars is a fair deal for you boys also since you are going to expose me to all types of contamination, cause a small earthquake, damage my old log house, my cows and jeopardize the future of my son, grandson, and great-grandchildren. You see, from my point of view, you are just paying for your damages. I know what earthquakes do. I was in one in Texas in the Palo Dura Canyon and my land and buildings will never be quite the same after you push that little button of progress. My cisterns will all need to be repaired for cracks or maybe replaced, my deep water wells may go dry or fill up with sand, doors will be off plum, all my water head gates probably won't roll without work, my fences will all need attention, the gates won't swing properly, my 3000 gallon fuel tank will need help. Everything in our lives will be just a bit upset for a long while because of this fancy ground shift and be a general annoyance for maybe years afterwards. (His damage predictions were right on target.) His dtr.-in-law, Roberta, was in the bedroom asleep and woke up in the middle of this negotiation. She didn't know whether to go get involved or just stay put in bed. Since Mr. Lemon seemed to be holding the line and obviously was having a good day, she just stayed in bed.

Finally Mr. Lemon suggested that they should call their corporate office for a chat while he went outside to feed his cat. He showed them where the phone was and left for about fifteen minutes. The Austral lawyer called headquarters and told them ..."This old goat wants a million dollars and will not budge. The son has already said no to our offer but we need this site as it falls exactly six miles from the shaft. The area is good and level and is readily accessible. The whole acreage is within the wind patterns that we want to monitor. The other problem is that they own all of the land that falls within the four to eight mile eastern radius that we want to monitor. We are a bit over a barrel. The bottom line is that you'll have to pay what he wants or alter your plan. He's outside and will be back in shortly. I'll call you back in half an hour or you call me at this number." Mr. Lemon, Sr., came back in, sat down, petted his cat and inquired as to whether they had rendered a decision. Well no, Corporate is going to be getting back to me shortly. The phone rang, Ben answered and handed the telephone to the lawyer.

The only way you could get a telephone out in the country was to be part of a big party line. The Holmes Mesa/Rulison party line had twelve households on it. One old lady who didn't have much to do and was a real busy body monitored every phone call in and most going out. You always knew when she was at it, because she rattled her false teeth. She had apparently picked up the phone just to see if there was a conversation going on and had heard the Austral negotiation lawyer talking to corporate headquarters. She was quick to pick up the phone when the return call rang in. Corporate told the negotiator ... "Make the old fool think you're going to walk away from the deal. We'll authorize the million, but see if you can buffalo him into less." Quick as the old gal got a dial tone she called Mr. Lemon and passed the knowledge on to him. After two more hours of "why not" and "no," the deal was sealed and written up for $l,000,000.00 on Mr. Lemon's terms.

Roberta got out of bed and passed through the room so the attorney knew that she'd probably heard his conversation with corporate headquarters. Mr. Lemon Sr., instructed her to hunt up Walter and get him home. Walter fumed his way home that this bunch of fancy panted lawyers had the gall to think that they could hoodwink an old man into their wants. Tea had again been served while they awaited Walter's arrival. Mr. Lemon had announced to his Austral companions that he didn't see too well and wanted his son to read him the agreement that they had just penciled. When Walter arrived, the old man didn't give him an opportunity to breath before handing him the draft agreement. Walter almost dropped his false teeth. The right number of zeros was corrected and they both signed. (W.B. Jr, had a guardianship for W.B. Sr. The day Austral came calling his head was in full residence.)

The Rulison Blast blew and W.B. Sr, Jr. and Roberta were invited, all expenses paid to New York City within a few days of the blast to appear on the television show "To Tell The Truth" hosted by Gary Moore. W.B, Sr. stumped the panel and won another $l,000. Kitty Carlyle cast her vote for Lemon, but was outvoted. Roberta received a string of opera length pearls as a "thank you gift" for coming. Ben wanted to see the Liberty Bell in Philadephia and the White House in Washington D.C. so Walter paid for that segment and pushed W.B. Sr. around in a wheel chair when he got tired.

In the early 1950's Ben and Walter had been victims of a Morman Swindle by design that had nearly broken their business back. There were ten others in the same boat. The fall out from this mishaps had considerably changed the entire family's plans. Ben felt that the man upstairs had handed him this simple one-million dollar deal before he died as a special gift. Before his demise, Ben arranged the balance of his million dollars into investment funds for his son and grandchildren so that the funds did not have to go through his estate. He died the following year.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

OBITUARY:
Rifle Telegram, Rifle, Colorado, Sept. 17, 1970
Funeral services for Walter B. Lemon, Sr. were held from the First Christian Church, September 12, at 2:00 o'clock with Rev. Otto B. Duckworth officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery. The Sowder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Walter Benjamin Lemon, son of Robert and Elitha Barnard Lemon, was born on April 25, 1884, at Pueblo and passed away on Sept. 10, 1970, at the Rifle Clagett Memorial Hospital. Mr. Lemon's parents lived at Fountain and they passed away before he was ten years of age. He made his home with an uncle who lived on the J.A. Ranch near Amarillo, Tex. until he was 16 years of age. He then returned to Pueblo. He came to Eagle County in 1908. He was united in marriage with Mary Ethlyn Conger at Glenwood Springs, Colo. on Nov. 1, 1908. They came to the Rifle community in 1910 and then to the Holmes Mesa community in 1912 where he has since lived. Mr. Lemon was a cattle rancher by profession. He was a member of the Colorado Cattlemen's Association; helped organize the Battlement Mesa Cattlemen's Association, serving as its first president and was secretary of the organization from 1928 until 1952; was a member of the School Board for Dist. No. 16 for many years; was instrumental in promoting the first Rifle Apple Pie Day which developed into the County Fair and served on its first committee, helped organize the Farmers Co-Op at Silt, and worked to bring electricity into the rural area in which he lived via the R.E.A. in 1948. Mr. Lemon was preceded in death by his wife Mary in October of 1959 and also two brothers, Frederick and Letch. Survivors include his son, Walter B. Lemon, Jr. of Grand Valley; three grandchildren, Walter B. Lemon III of Denver and James Robert Lemon, attending Fort Lewis College at Durango; and Mrs. Zia (Mary Jo) Khan of Stockton, California; two great- grandchildren, Davina Gay and Walter B. Lemon, IV of Denver, and other relatives.

Known Errors in this Obituary.
Parents: Mother Elitha died 26 Oct. 1886, Pueblo Colo., Ben was 3
Father Robert died 24 Sept. 1914, LaJunta Colo. Ben was 25
To Texas: Arrived 25 Dec. 1889, Ben was 5
Lived with Mother's sister, Ellen (Mrs. Wm. A. Campbell). " Judd"
Campbell was Gen. Foreman for Col. Goodnight at the J.A. Ranch.
To Eagle: Came in 1904 per Records. He was there for sure July 1906 when
brother Fred was killed.
To Rifle: Ben was in Rifle by 1907 per post cards sent to Mary.
For sure he was there by Nov. 1, 1908 when they were married.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

Mr. Lemon was annoyed with the tax problem. He wrote this poem regarding the matter.
TAX
Tax his head, tax his hide,
Let the government officials ride.
Tax his cow, tax her calf,
Tax his horse, tax his ass.
Tax his houses, tax his lands.
Tax the blisters on his hands.
Tax his Ford and tax his gas,
Tax the road that he must pass.
Tax the payroll, tax the sale,
Tax the hard-earned paper cale.
Tax his pipe and tax his smoke,
Teach him Government is no joke.
Tax the water, tax the air,
Tax the sunlight if you care.
Tax the living, tax the dead,
Tax the unborn before they're fed.
Tax their coffin, tax their shrouds,
Tax their souls beyond the clouds.
Tax them all and tax them well,
Tax them to the gates of Hell.
P.S. Almightly God and our Federal,
State, County and City Government,
Have mercy upon us.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

5577 F i. Jennie Lydia LEMON was born on 11 Dec 1909 in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO, died on 14 Dec 1909 in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO, and was buried on 15 Dec 1909 in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO, Rose Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jennie Lydia Lemon

BIRTH-DEATH:
Mary Conger Lemon's first baby was named for her mother "Jennie" Conger. The reason for the middle name of Lydia is unknown at this time. The baby weighed 6 pounds, had dark auburn hair and was 20 inches in height. The same story was carried in the Rifle Telegram, Rifle Reveille and the Eagle Valley Enterprise.

1. Rifle Telegram: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lemon last Saturday Morning,
a daughter.
2. Reveille. The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. W. B. Lemon born last Sat.
Morning died this morning at 10:00 A.M.
3. Enterprise. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lemon last Sat.
morning, but after only a few days, the spirit of the little one returned to
its Maker, death occurring Tues. morning. The sympathy of the numerous friends
of the bereaved parents is extended to them in their sorrow. Burial was made
Wed. at Rose Hill Cemetery, Rifle, [CO].
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

+ 5578 M ii. Walter Benjamin LEMON Jr. was born on 20 Sep 1911 in Eagle/Wolcott, Eagle Co., CO, died on 16 Apr 1994 in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO at age 82, and was buried on 20 Apr 1994 in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO, Rose Hill Cemetery.

3669. Alfred David CONGER was born on 20 Jun 1890 in Piney Creek, Eagle Co., CO, died on 8 Jan 1947 in Redmond, Deschutes Co., OR at age 56, and was buried on 10 Jan 1947 in Redmond, Deschutes Co., OR, Redmond Cemetery.

General Notes:
Alfred David Conger

AKA: Fred

BIRTH: 20 Jan 1890 at Piney Creek, near Wolcott, Eagle Co., CO

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Medium build; 6'; blue eyes; dark hair

OCCUPATION: farmer in Colorado; mechanic at Redmond Army Field, OR

ORGANIZATIONS: Maons, Odd Fellows; Elks

EDUCATION: Attended Colorado A&M in 1910

RESIDENCES: Paonia, CO; Eagle, CO; Grand Valley, CO; Portland, OR; Eugene, OR;
Redmond, OR

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: 8 Jan 1947 at Redmond, Deschutes Co., OR; suicide
precipitated by recurring ulcers

OBITUARY:
CONGER TAKES OWN LIFE FOR FAMILY. FAREWELL NOTES TELL DESIRE TO REMOVE BURDEN
AT HOME.
Fred D. Conger, 56, Redmond resident since 1933, took his own life Wednesday
morning, saying in notes left his family that he had suffered a long while and
no longer wanted to be a burden and expense to them. Conger had been in ill
health for a number of years and it was feared that he would have to undergo
another operation. Wednesday morning he sent his wife to town on business, then
apparently walked to the Frank McCaffery barn about a hundred yards north of
his home and shot himself through the left side with a 30-30 rifle.
NOTES LEFT FAMILY.
Thinking of every contingency and wanting to make everything as easy as
possible for his family and local authorities, Conger left three notes. One to
his wife, said that he had suffered long and that he wanted no more expense for
her. Another, to his daughter, Mrs. C. H. Perrin, told where his body would be
found. The third note was to the police, informing them of his intentions. Mrs.
Perrin, who is employed at Pacific Supply Co-op, found her father's body and
stayed at the barn until Chief of Police, Jess Edgar and Officer Ray Hafstad
arrived. Sheriff Claude L. McCauley and Deputy County Corner J. A. Walker, who
were notified immediately, determined from their investigation that Conger died
as a result of a self-inflicted gun-shot wound.
SERVICES FRIDAY.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 O'clock from Redmond
Christian Church, with Reverend D. L. Penhollow officiating. Internment will be
at Redmond Cemetery, with Zacker Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Fred D.
Conger was born on Piney Creek, near Wolcott, Colorado, Jan. 20, 1890. The
family moved from Colorado to Redmond in 1933. Conger worked at Redmond Army
Field during the war and more recently, when his health permitted, was employed
in the cold storage department of the Central Oregon Cooperative Creamery. He
is survived by his widow Liddy (Rogers) Conger, his daughter, Mrs. Wilma
Perrin; his son, Elbert Conger, navy veteran, his mother Mrs. Jennie Fargher,
86, of South Pasadena, California, and a sister, Mrs. Ben Lemon of Grand
Valley, Colorado.
(Source: Redmond, Oregon, Newspaper - Thus. Jan. 9, 1947)
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

DEATH:
W. B. Lemon was called to Redmond, Oregon, Wednesday because of the death of
his wife's brother, Fred Conger. Mr. Conger spent a great portion of his life
in Eagle County and later in Garfield County -- living on the ranch his father
owned and which he later purchased to make his home, until he moved to Redmond,
Oregon, for his health in 1937. Mr. Conger was preceded in death by a daughter,
who passed away on Holmes Mesa. Mr. Conger suffered for many years from stomach
trouble; the ultimate cause of his death. Mr. Conger is survived by his wife,
Eliza Conger; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Perrin; and a son, Elbert Conger, all of
Redmond, Oregon. He has one sister, and one nephew, Mrs. W. B. Lemon, Sr. and
Walter Lemon respectively. His mother resides in Los Angeles, California. Mr.
Lemon will go from Redmond, Oregon, to Los Angeles, California, to join Mrs.
Lemon who is visiting her aged mother, Mrs. Jennie Fargher. Word has been
received that she is not expected to live. Their stay in Los Angeles is
indefinite.
(Source: Rifle Telegram, Rifle, Garfield Co., Colo.)
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

[Note: There seems to be a discrepancy between the two accounts 1933-1937 as to
when they moved to Oregon. I believe that he sold his land to Ben and Mary, but
land records haven't been consulted to determine the date of transaction. His
Mother Jennie Fargher lived in South Pasadena, Ca.]
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

COMMENT: Not found on the SSDI

Alfred married Eliza Mae ROGERS, daughter of Patrick ROGERS and Fanny UNKNOWN, on 21 Apr 1915 in Glenwood Springs, Garfield Co., CO. Eliza was born on 3 Jun 1895 in Carbondale, Garfield Co., CO, died on 1 Mar 1977 in Redmond, Deschutes Co., OR at age 81, and was buried on 4 Mar 1977 in Redmond, Deschutes Co., OR, Redmond Cemetery.

General Notes:
Eliza Mae Rogers

AKA: Liddy

PARENTS-RESIDENCES: Her parents lived in Carbondale, Garfield Co., CO

CEMETERY: Redmond Memorial Cemetery, Redmond, OR; Stone Reads: Liddy Windom (Conger) 1889-1947; beside her first husband

OCCUPATION: Housewife in Colorado; Seamstree/Sales Lady in Women's Apparel in Oregon

SPOUSE: Liddy was a widow for five years after Fred's death. Then she married a very fine man, Harry Windom. The marriage lasted about 15 years. Harry Windom died in December 1968. He was buried beside his first wife.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

COMMENT: Not found on the SSDI

5579 F i. Esther Evelin CONGER was born on 1 Jun 1916 in Paonia, Delta Co., CO, died on 22 Dec 1918 in Holmes Mesa, Garfield Co., CO at age 2, and was buried on 23 Dec 1918 in Garfield Co., CO, Lemon Cemetery.

General Notes:
Esther Evelin Conger

BIRTH: 1 Jun 1916 at Paonia, Delta Co., CO
When she was born they were living in Paonia, CO on land that was owned by George Fargher. Exactly why I don't know as Fred already had Holmes Mesa land from his father. The only reason I can see for his being in Paonia is that Ben Lemon was looking after Fred's interests on Holmes Mesa and he and Liddy were requested to go to the Fargher Property in Paonia for some reason. It would appear that they were not there very long but were there long enough to get into the papers and county records for taxes. I think that Fargher had nieces/nephews or something down there. There is a building in Delta that has Fargher in faded letters on the outside. I have never investigated this further.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

DEATH: 22 Dec 1918 at Holmes Mesa, Garfield Co., CO during a flu epidemic

CEMETERY: Buried on 23 Dec 1918 in a private cemetery on the Lemon property on the brink of Rulison Hill

5580 M ii. Elbert CONGER was born on 12 Apr 1918 in Paonia, Delta Co., CO and died on 26 Feb 1982 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR at age 63.

General Notes:
Elbert Conger

AKA: Red

CHILDREN: Elbert Conger married and had 2 male children. What were there names?

MILITARY: U.S. Navy, WWII, served aboard the U.S.S. Pensacola

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: 26 Feb 1982 at Portland, OR due to a heart condition

RESIDENCES: Portland, OR

CREMATION: Ashes strewn at sea and over the Oregon Mountains

SS Death Index: Elbert Conger; b. 12 Apr 1918; issued: OR; d. Feb 1982;
last place of residence: Bend, OR; zipcode: 97701; SSN: 541-18-5058

5581 F iii. Wilma Marie CONGER was born in Nov 1920 in Basalt, Eagle Co., CO.

General Notes:
Wilma Marie Conger

BIRTH: Nov 1920, at Grandmother Rogers

OCCUPATION: Secretary; retired in 1979 from telephone company

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: 5'9"; 140 lbs.; dark brown hair; blue eyes; resembled John L. Conger; Patient, Outdoors type; Outgoing

HEALTH_HISTORY:
Wilma was very close to her father. Suicide is very difficult for those left behind. The circumstances etc. of his demise threw her into a nervous state which lasted about six years. The year Fred died everything came at once. His suicide in January, Jennie Fargher's death in February, in March Elbert in a serious automobile accident, Liddy had a heart attack in June. All of this with a full time job was about too much for Wilma to handle. She internalized the stress and wound up hospitalized from the stress about three times a year for the next several years. The problem finally wore itself out and life returned to semi- normal.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

RESIDENCES: Late 1995, Prineville, Cook Co., OR

Wilma married Charles Hugh PERRIN on 13 Jun 1941 in Sisters, Deschutes Co., OR. Charles was born about 1918.

General Notes:
Charles Hugh Perrin

RESIDENCES: Portland, OR; Eugene, OR; Redmond, OR
RESIDENCES: 1996, Prineville, Cook Co., OR

OCCUPATION: Worked for a utility

HOBBIES: Horses

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: 6 foot; 150 lbs.; rugged

3670. Robert Ephraim DAVIS was born on 17 Apr 1874 in De Kalb, Gilmer Co., VA and died on 4 Oct 1937 in De Kalb, Gilmer Co., VA at age 63.

Robert married Ida May BELL on 23 Mar 1899. Ida was born on 9 May 1875 and died on 17 Feb 1963 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH at age 87.

General Notes:
Paul C. Davis

CONFLICT: CFA II, p. 290 lists the spouse as, Herbert Burr. Looks like wrong sex.

+ 5583 F ii. Evelyn Elizabeth DAVIS was born on 12 Feb 1903 in De Kalb, Gilmer Co., VA and died on 26 Jan 1960 in De Kalb, Gilmer Co., VA at age 56.

General Notes:
George Ringland Conger

EDUCATION: Attended Taylorstown, PA High School

OCCUPATION: Carpenter and contractor

RESIDENCES: 5200 N.E. 24 Terrace, Apt. C-103; Fort Lauderdale, FL

George married Clara KOLOSKY, daughter of Stanley KOLOSKY and Mary UNKNOWN, on 12 May 1934 in Washington Co., PA. Clara was born on 9 Feb 1914 in New Kensington, Westmoreland Co., PA.

General Notes:
David Omar Conger II

OCCUPATION: Securities sales

RESIDENCES: 6912 S. Shore Drive; St. Petersburg, FL 33707

David married Edith Melzena KENIMOND, daughter of Winnett Russell KENIMOND and Icy Dora REESE, on 1 Jul 1937 in Amity, Washington Co., PA. Edith was born on 19 Mar 1912 in Lone Pine, Washington Co., PA.

General Notes:
Edith Metzena Kenimond

Problem: Was the first name, Edith or Edithe? Listed as, Edithe in CFA II, p. 463.

+ 5590 F i. Judith Elizabeth CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1938 in Washington, Washington Co., PA.

+ 5591 M ii. David Omar CONGER III was born on 4 Aug 1940 in Washington, Washington Co., PA.

5592 M iii. Robert Dayton CONGER was born on 26 Aug 1946 in Washington, Washington Co., PA.

General Notes:
Jean Lucille Day

OCCUPATION: Fifth grade teacher for over 25 years.

Jean married Richard Ray LARRICK, son of Percy James Henry LARRICK and Hattie Mabel HOUSEHOLDER, on 1 Jan 1942 in Bladen, Webster Co., NE. Richard was born on 9 Jul 1909 in Bladen, Webster Co., NE.

General Notes:
Richard Ray Larrick

OCCUPATION: Richard Ray Larrick raised registered hereford cattle. Part of the
farm was acquired from his great-grandfather who bought the land in 1877.
Kenneth Dean Larrick, the son of Richard, later farmed the place.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 358 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

3693. Doris Arlene DAY was born on 3 Apr 1920 in Shelby, Polk Co., NE and died on 26 Oct 1984 at age 64.

Doris married Hugo John ZIMMERMAN, son of J. H. ZIMMERMAN and Unknown, on 24 Aug 1947 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE. Hugo was born on 13 Oct 1916 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE and died in Jul 1981 at age 64.

General Notes:
Hugo John Zimmerman

OCCUPATION: Teacher; County agent; Economist in S. America 4 years and Africa 2 years.

5595 F i. Ann Marie ZIMMERMAN was born on 3 Jul 1948 in Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA.

5596 F ii. Mary Jo ZIMMERMAN was born on 9 Oct 1950 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE.

5597 M iii. Bruce Allen ZIMMERMAN was born on 23 Oct 1954 in Columbus, Platte Co., NE.

5598 M iv. Mark William ZIMMERMAN was born on 29 Dec 1958 in Schuyler, Colfax Co., NE.

3695. Phyllis La_Vaughn DAY was born on 24 Jun 1927 in Shelby, Polk Co., NE and died on 4 Nov 1952 in Grand Island, Hall Co., NE at age 25.

Phyllis married Thomas OBERG, son of Harry OBERG and Unknown, on 24 Jul 1950 in Campbell, Franklin Co., NE. Thomas was born on 10 Apr 1927 in Bladen, Webster Co., NE.

5599 M i. Bradley Don OBERG was born on 23 Jun 1951 in Seward, Seward Co., NE.

3708. Fred Hindman CONGER was born on 2 Oct 1894 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA and died on 3 May 1965 in Washington Co., PA at age 70.

General Notes:
Fred Hindman Conger

Problem: Was he born at Lindley's Mills, or West Union, PA?

Fred married Minnie V. BEDILION, daughter of William R. BEDILION and Hattie P. MILLER, on 30 Aug 1912 in Washington Co., PA. Minnie was born on 11 Feb 1896 in Washington Co., PA and died in Feb 1985 at age 89.

General Notes:
Minnie V. Bedilion

Problem: Was her surname, Bedilon or Bedilion?

SS Death Index: Minnie Conger; b. 11 Feb 1896; issued: PA; d. Feb 1985;
last place of residence: Phoenix, AZ; zipcode: 85008; SSN: 162-18-5667

+ 5601 M ii. William A. CONGER was born on 3 Dec 1915 in Washington Co., PA and died on 12 May 1995 at age 79.

5602 M iii. Raymond F. CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1917 in Washington Co., PA and died in Apr 1980 at age 62.

General Notes:
Raymond F. Conger

SS Death Index: Raymond Conger; b. 29 Nov 1917; issued: PA; d. Apr 1980;
last place of residence: Phoenix, AZ; zipcode: 85020; SSN: 211-03-9819; Benefit
Addr: Phoenix, AZ 85020.

5603 M iv. Glenn D. CONGER was born on 29 Nov 1919 in Washington, Washington Co., PA.

3715. John Lincoln DODD was born on 19 Sep 1897 in Amity, Washington Co., PA, died on 2 Sep 1990 in Washington, Washington Co., PA at age 92, and was buried on 5 Sep 1990 in Amity, Washington Co., PA, Amity Presbyterian Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Lincoln Dodd

BIRTH: He was probably born, in Amity, Washington Co., PA

CHILD: Had only one child, a son.

QUESTION: Is this the SSDI record for John Lincoln Dodd?
SS Death Index: John Dodd; b. 19 Sep 1897; issued: PA; d. 2 Sep 1990;
last place of residence: ; zipcode: ; SSN: 159-14-9518

RESIDENCES: As of Jan 1923, Pittsburg[h], PA

CEMETERY: Buried in the Lower Ten Mile Presbyterian Church cemetery, Amity, PA on 5 Sep 1990.

John married Ethel Deborah GUMP, daughter of Corbley GUMP and Myrtle BAER, on 31 Aug 1929 in Old Concord, Washington Co., PA. Ethel was born on 18 Jan 1906 in Newtown (Kirby), Greene Co., PA.

General Notes:
Ethel Deborah Gump

BIRTH: Probably born in Newtown (Kirby), Greene Co., PA. The place was first called, Newton and the name was later changed to, Kirby. (Furnished by David M. Dodd)

RESIDENCES: As of July 1998, living in a nursing home.

+ 5604 M i. David Mc_Farland DODD was born on 15 Aug 1930 in Washington, Washington Co., PA.

+ 5608 M ii. Williard David BROWNLEE was born on 28 Nov 1919 and died on 29 Apr 1994 at age 74.

General Notes:
Gertrude Marie Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Sisters, Gertrude and Ruth Conger married brothers, W. Keene and Leonard Murray, respectively.

Gertrude married Wallace Keene MURRAY, son of Unknown MURRAY and Unknown,.

General Notes:
Wallace Keene Murray

MILITARY: Soldier during WWII. He was a crew member of an anti-aircraft gun and served overseas. He has always been reluctant to speak of his service, he simply says, "Most of the war was spent, "Digging in the Guns."
(Furnished by Warren Grubner)

RESIDENCES: As of July 1998: 9 Saratoga Blvd.; Gloversville, NY

AKA: Went by W. Keene Murray and called, Keene. Shown as W. Keene Murray in the notes of Eleanor Grubner.

General Notes:
Ruth Dorothy Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Sisters, Gertrude and Ruth Conger married brothers, G. Keene and Leonard Murray, respectively.

Problem: Was her name, Ruth Dorothy Conger or Dorothy Ruth Conger? Bible record shows, "Dorothy Ruth Conger was born March 6, 1928.

Ruth married Leonard Alexander MURRAY, son of Unknown MURRAY and Unknown,.

General Notes:
Leonard Alexander Murray

RECOLLECTIONS: Leonard Murray met his future wife, Ruth Conger, when he was visiting the home of his older brother, Keene. Keene was married to Ruth's sister, Gertrude.

MILITARY: Served in the U.S. Coast Guard.

RESIDENCES: As of July 1998: Box 268; Olivia, NC

AKA: Len

3751. Minnie Elizabeth BENN was born on 18 Feb 1871 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA, died on 16 Mar 1965 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA at age 94, and was buried in Mar 1965 in Seattle, King Co., WA, Acacia Cemetery.

General Notes:
William A. Wappenstein

AKA: Buzz

MILITARY: Lt. Col. during World War II. Apparently he survived the Bataan Death March, but not the war.

General Notes:
Anna Mellott

ANNIVERSARY: Eighty Years Young
Anna Saffle of 325 Ohio Street, Ashland, [OH], will observed her 80th birthday.
She was born Nov. 7, 1915 in Monroe County to the late James and Julia Shaw Mellott.

She will be honored at a party Nov. 12, [1995] from 2-4 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 31 West 11th, Ashland hosted by her children. It is requested that gifts be omitted.

She is the mother of Mrs. Lemuel (Faye) Campbell, Cecil and Roger Saffle, all of Ashland. Anna has 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was married to Howard Saffle, who died in 1966. She retired from U-Brand in 1978 after 24 years service. She is a member of the 20 plus club.
(Source: Monroe County Beacon, Thursday, 2 Nov 1995, page 7A, photograph included)

General Notes:
Clara Bell Shaw

PARENTS: Charles Nathan Shaw and Margaret E. Affolter

RESIDENCES: In 1922 both of the parents of Clara Bell Shaw died. The farm on Cranesnest Creek hand to be sold. As of 1978 the house was still standing, but no one lived there.

EDUCATION: Clara Bell Shaw attended summer school at Athens and Kent Normal School to obtain credentials to teach school.

OCCUPATION: Clara Bell Shaw taught school for 8 years. One of the schools where she taught was Laurel Run. After her family moved to California Clara worked in the notions department of Winemans store in Huntington Park, CA.

Clara married Herschel F. KEEVERT, son of Frank KEEVERT and Unknown,. Herschel was born on 30 May 1904 in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
Herschel F. Keevert

RESIDENCES: The Frank Keevert family, parents of Herschel F. Keevert, lived after 1908 on Keevert Road, off Route 78 in Monroe Co., OH. They lived in a house on a hill built by Frank Keevert. The house and other necessary buildings were always painted white. Frank Keevert also built the Gillespie/Chris Keevert house just off Route 78, which was occupied by George Gillespie and family. As of 1995 their log house was still standing there.
(Furnished by Shirley J. Craib)

RESIDENCES-OCCUPATION: After Herschel and Clara Bell Keevert married they moved to Kent, OH. Herschel was employed as a machinist.

EMIGRATION: In 1949 the family left Kent, OH, moving to Plainview, NE. After Shirley Keevert finished her education at the University of Nebraska they move to the Los Angeles, CA area.

OCCUPATION: In California, Herschell F. Keevert worked for GM in South Gate, CA.

5622 F i. Shirley J. KEEVERT was born on 27 Jun 1930 in Kent, Portage Co., OH and died on 6 Apr 2008 at age 77.

General Notes:
Shirley J. Keevert

PARENTS: Herschel F. Keevert and Clara Bell Shaw

BIRTH: Shirley J. Keevert was born on College Street in Kent, OH on 27 Jun 1930.

EDUCATION: After her family moved to Plainview, NE in 1949, Shriley attended the University of Nebraska. She received a B.S. in Nutrition. She took a Dietetic Internship at Highland County Hospital in Oakland, CA.

OCCUPATION: After completing her education Shirley J. Keevert worked for the State of California in Developmentally Disabled Hospital for 22 years.

EMIGRATION: After remarrying in 1977 she moved to South San Francisco, CA and later to the Sacramento, CA area.

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1995, Shirley J. Craib lived at: 8180 Talbot Way; Citrus Heights, CA 95610.

RESEARCHER: Shirley Craib was interested in family history and genealogy and shared information with the Henthorn/Bolerjack project.

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Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com

3771. Isa Pearl STEVENS was born on 26 Apr 1898 in Hartwell, Henry Co., MO and died on 11 Jan 1988 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA at age 89.

General Notes:
Isa Pearl Stevens

CREMATION: Ashes scattered at sea west of San Jose, CA

General Notes:
Jerry Webster

SPOUSE: Jerry Webster was the 2nd husband of Isa P. Stevens.

3772. Glenn Monroe STEVENS was born on 6 May 1906 in Hartwell, Henry Co., MO, died on 15 Apr 1997 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO at age 90, and was buried in Apr 1997 in Harwood, Vernon Co., MO, Blue Mound Cemetery.

General Notes:
Glenn Monroe Stevens

OCCUPATION: Farmer

CONFLICT-MARRIAGE: 1 Aug 1926 in CFA II, p. 428, 430; 1 Aug 1927 elsewhere

RESIDENCES: Nevada, MO; on 13 Nov 1993, Glenn and Edna moved from their farm near Nevada, MO to their new home in Springfield, MO.

BIOGRAPHY:
Glenn Monroe Stevens was born on 6 May 1906 in Hartwell, Henry Co., MO.

He recalled when the family moved to a new locality northwest of Schell City, MO. It could not have been much colder, he believed. His father, Charlie, rented two boxcars. Frost covered the hair of the animals on the train ride and during the drive out to the new farm. Glenn also recalled a hugh flat skillet filled with hot coals that helped warm his bed that first night.

Glenn's early youth included learning to do farm work and to run a trap line. As he grew, he and his dad hunted skunks and kept them in a hen house until their fur ripened in winter, when they would bring more money. Glenn also shipped rabbits by the barrel full to market in Kansas City. A hunting dog always graced the Stevens farm. Glenn learned to love the chase of the coyote and has pursued that interest most of his life. His favorite hound was the July which can run and catch a coyote. Coyote hunting did not become a main occupation, but Glenn believed that his dogs were responsible for the death of hundreds of coytoes. These sly predators cost farmers untold sums of money each year by killing sheep, chickens, pigs and even calves. While Glenn enjoyed many a chase and catch, he actually performed an exemplary public service.

Glenn knew and handled work horses extremely well and he had a reputation in the community for this. He seemed to be able to break and work animals which could not be used by others. He also bred both horses and mules. One feather in his crown is that the sorrel mules which pulled Henry Truman's wagon during his inaugural parade were sired by a jack Glenn owned.

Glenn Monroe Stevens died on 15 Apr 1997 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO. He was buried at the Blue Mound Cemetery, in Harwood, Vernon Co., MO.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 431, written by Charles T. (Tom) Stevens - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OBITUARY:
Glenn Monroe Stevens, born 6 May 1906, died on 15 Apr 1997 at Columbia South Hospital, Springfield, MO. A resident of Vernon County (1910-1993), born to Charlie and Lillie May Clark Stevens of the Schell City area. Mr. Stevens was preceded in death by his parents and by sisters, Gertrude Leona Swan and Isa Pearl Webster.

He is survived by his wife of 69 1/2 years, Edna Estella Thomas Stevens of the Springfield residence; son Charles T. (Tom) Stevens and wife Helen L. Utterback Stevens, Columbia, MO; daughters V. Ruth Sheeley and husband C. Beecher Sheeley, and Glenna M. Presley, all of Springfield. Also surviving are eight grandchildren: Major Mark T. Stevens of Fort Leavenworth, KS: Diana L. Pixler of Lincoln, NE; Eric A. Stevens of Linn, MO; Dr. Steven M. Sheeley, Rome, GA; Craig b. Sheeley, Springfield, MO; Jeffrey A. Sheeley, Jefferson City, MO; Sherry J. Eidson, Harrisonville, MO; Rebecca L. Reed, Ozark, MO. Survivors also include 17 great-grandchilren and two great great grandchildren; niece Ruth Brubaker, San Jose, CA; nephew James Kenneth Rombold, Hookertown, NC; grandniece Jill Henry Wilson, Howard City, MI.

Mr. Stevens, farmer, State Hospital retiree and member of the Center Township Board of Trustees, was known nationally for his breeding and hunting of fox hounds. His word was as good as his bond. His knowledge of the county, its territory and history was enormous, gained from personal experiences and stories told him by Civil War era survivors. He was a loving husband, father and great-grandfather.

Interment was in Blue Mound Cemtery, Harwood, MO.
(Written by Charles T. (Tom) Stevens, from December 1997, Conger Confab, p. 9)

Glenn married Edna Estella THOMAS, daughter of William THOMAS and Georgia Belle STRANATHAN, about 1 Aug 1927 in Nevada, Vernon Co., MO. Edna was born on 13 May 1907 in Harwood, Vernon Co., MO.

General Notes:
Edna Estella Thomas

BIOGRAPHY:
Edna Estella Thomas, was born on 13 May 1907 at Harwood, Vernon Co., MO.

Estella, as she was called, came from a large family. She married Glenn Monroe Stevens on 1 Aug 1926/1927 in Nevada, Vernon Co., MO and they had a small family of three children.

A born teacher, she taught 38 years in Vernon County elementary schools, many of them being one-room schools. She was widely known and respected in Vernon county.

She played the violin and the guitar and could sit down at the piano and make the keys jump.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 431, written by Charles T. (Tom) Stevens - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 5624 M i. Charles Thomas STEVENS was born on 25 Oct 1932 in Nevada, Vernon Co., MO.

+ 5625 F ii. Virginia Ruth STEVENS was born on 6 Jan 1936 in Walker, Vernon Co., MO (rural).

+ 5626 F iii. Glenna Maxine STEVENS was born on 23 Mar 1939 in Schell City, Vernon Co., MO.

3781. Lela Ethel WRIGHT was born on 26 Jul 1886 in Urich, Henry Co., MO, died on 5 Dec 1986 at age 100, and was buried in Dec 1986 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

General Notes:
George H. Partridge

DIVORCE: The marriage of George and Lela Ethel Partridge ended in divorce shortly after the birth of their second child.

Lela next married Fletcher King PARKS. Fletcher was buried in Urich, Henry Co., MO, Urich Cemetery.

General Notes:
Fletcher King Parks

SPOUSE: Fletcher King Parks was the 2nd husband of Lela Ethel Wright.

ADOPTION: Mr. Parks adopted the two children of Lela Ethel Wright Partridge from her first marriage.

3782. Omer Gillilan WRIGHT was born on 5 Oct 1890 in Urich, Henry Co., MO and died on 15 Nov 1964 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT at age 74.

3783. Gladys Wynne WRIGHT was born on 4 Jul 1892 in Urich, Henry Co., MO and died on 10 Sep 1972 in San Leandro, Alameda Co., CA at age 80.

Gladys married Leon Barron YOUNG. Leon died in San Leandro, Alameda Co., CA.

3785. Harvey Lock BYBEE was born on 29 Nov 1884 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died in San Joaquin, Fresno Co., CA, and was buried in Tracy, San Joaquin Co., CA, Tracy Cemetery.

Harvey married Laura Dell HOPE in Madera, Madera Co., CA. Laura was born on 8 Jan 1889 in Madera, Madera Co., CA.

3786. Nellie Blanche BYBEE was born on 30 Mar 1886 in Clinton, Henry Co., MO, died on 5 Sep 1971 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS at age 85, and was buried in Sep 1971 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS, Elmwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Nellie Blanche Bybee

AKA: Blanch Bybee

RESIDENCES: Missouri, Kansas

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

Nellie married Lemuel Ray COLE, son of Lemuel H. COLE and Pernecia Docia RAY, on 31 May 1910 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS. Lemuel was born on 16 Mar 1887 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS, died on 1 Jan 1965 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS at age 77, and was buried in Jan 1965 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS, Elmwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lemuel Ray Cole

AKA: Ray Cole

RESIDENCES: Chanute, KS only

OCCUPATION: Conductor on Sante Fe Railroad

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Episcopalian

+ 5638 F i. Roberta Maxine COLE was born on 31 Dec 1913 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS and died on 9 Apr 1996 at age 82.

+ 5639 F ii. Margaret Pernecia COLE was born on 18 Apr 1917 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS.

+ 5640 F iii. Cleo Ruth COLE was born on 29 Sep 1919 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS.

3787. John Thomas BYBEE was born on 17 Jan 1889 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 8 Jul 1957 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS at age 68, and was buried in Jul 1957 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS, Elmwood Cemetery.

John married Phyllis Winifred BARKER, daughter of Delbert Ornello BARKER and Annie FOOTMAN, on 18 Apr 1913 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA. Phyllis was born on 3 Apr 1895 in Knowles, Madera Co., CA, died on 10 Dec 1975 in Madera, Madera Co., CA at age 80, and was buried in Dec 1975 in Madera, Madera Co., CA, Arbor Vitae Cemetery.

+ 5641 M i. Delbert Ornello BYBEE was born on 18 Nov 1914 in Madera, Madera Co., CA.

+ 5642 M ii. Maynard Rinker BYBEE was born on 31 Oct 1915 in Madera, Madera Co., CA, died on 27 Mar 1969 in Marion, Grant Co., IN at age 53, and was buried in Mar 1969 in Marion, Grant Co., IN, Grant Cemetery.

3788. Lena Madge WRIGHT was born on 18 Feb 1892 in Appanoose Co., IA and died on 31 Mar 1981 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS at age 89.

3789. Martha Josephine WRIGHT was born on 27 Sep 1893 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 10 Jul 1970 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS at age 76, and was buried in Jul 1970 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS, Maple Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Martha Josephine WRight

AKA: Called, Joie as a girl and Josephine as an adult.

BIRTH: Near Exline, IA

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: Cancerous tumor of the stomach

Martha married Everal Eugene JONES, son of Daniel Henry JONES and Emma Jane MOWRY, on 27 Aug 1915 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS. Everal was born on 12 Dec 1893 in Burrton, Harvey Co., KS, died on 31 Oct 1965 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS at age 71, and was buried in Nov 1965 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS, Maple Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Everal Eugene Jones

AKA: Was called, Whitey

MARRIAGE: Everal Eugene Jones and Martha Josephine Wright were married on 27 Aug 1915 at the home of her parents, at or near, Dodge City, Ford Co., KS

RESEARCHER: Everal Eugene and Martha Josephine (Wright) Jones were the grandparents of researcher, Duane L. Jones.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: The ancestors of Everal Eugene Jones were all Quakers, with no one in the military going back to the 1700s.

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: Died of heart problems

RECOLLECTIONS:
My grandparents were, Everal Eugene and Martha Josephine (Wright) Jones.

Grandpa Everal Jones, along with his family moved from Burrton, KS to a ranch about 10 miles east of Dodge City, KS in 1902. I don't know how Grandpa met Martha Josephine Wright; but, her family was in Dodge City, KS by 1915. They may have traveled there by 1910. Most of their nine children were born on the farm. Everal and Josephine retired from farming before 1950 and moved to Dodge City, KS where Dad graduated from high school in 1951.

I remember now that when I was a young kid of about 10, Grandma Jones (Josephine) visited my parents in Goddard, KS. Mom and Dad had moved to Goddard in 1967. We all packed into the car and traveled to Savonburg, Allen Co., KS. Grandma Jones told us about all the wild times they had at a community building in town. I doubt if they had much to do. My grandparents never drank or played cards. Grandpa Jones smoked a pipe.

After we visited Savonburg, KS we traveled up the road to a little town named Moran, KS. I remember Moran, KS because that is where Ms. Kansas; then, she became Miss America or U.S. was from. When I went to Centerville, IA a few days ago and found a child of William Wright's named Alice, I wondered if that was Aunt Alice whom I saw at Moran, KS. Grandma Jones introduced her as Aunt Alice. She was a child of William Wright and Sophia Wendland. This is Aunt Alice whom I saw at a home in Moran, KS. She was probably living at one of her children's homes. She was very elderly at that time. I remember seeing her curled up on a bed being fed some kind of soup or something. She must have been 90 years old at that time. At least I know where Aunt Alice came from.
(Written by Duane L. Jones, March 2000)

General Notes:
Doris Ann Jones

RESEARCHER: Doris Ann Jones provided information about the William M. Wright family to Tom Stevens.

RESEARCHER: As of March 2000, she was a volunteer at the Kansas State Historical Society in Topeka, KS. According to Duane L. Jones, "My Aunt Doris Ann does a lot of genealogy."

Roscoe married Dorothy JONES. Dorothy was born on 2 Sep 1915 and died on 17 Oct 1984 at age 69.

3810. Alta Ethel Mc_KEEHAN was born on 26 Oct 1900 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 9 Jul 1994 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO at age 93, and was buried in Jul 1994 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO, Linn Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Alta Ethel McKeehan

HEALTH_HISTORY: In a letter her daughther, Marion (Dunn) Miller, wrote that,
Alta was real well until her 90th birthday. The following May she went into a
nursing home after a stay in the hospital. She was in the nursing home for 3
1/2 years until she died of pulmonary lung disease on 9 Jul 1994. She is
buried in the Lynn Grove Cemetery at Greeley, CO.
(Source: Wright-Riggle Family Newsletter, Vol. 5, May 1995 - furnished by
Patricia Else)

Alta married Erwin George DUNN, son of John T. DUNN and Anna MUNDAY, on 17 Jan 1923 in Loveland, Larimer Co., CO. Erwin was born on 2 Aug 1899, died on 5 Jan 1953 on Farm, Weld Co., CO at age 53, and was buried in Jan 1953 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO, Linn Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Erwin George Dunn

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

OCCUPATION: Farmer, 7 miles east of Greeley on an 80 acres farm.

MARRIAGE: 17 Jan 1923 at the home of the bride's mother in Loveland, CO.

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: Died on 5 Jan 1953, at the age of 53, of a heart attack.

+ 5666 M i. Wendell DUNN was born on 31 Mar 1924 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO, died about 25 Mar 1984 about age 59, and was buried in Mar 1984 in Cremated.

+ 5668 M iii. Harold DUNN was born on 17 Sep 1936 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO, died about 10 Dec 1989 about age 53, and was buried about Dec 1989 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO, Linn Grove Cemetery.

3812. Paul Benton Mc_KEEHAN was born on 18 May 1904 in Iowa and was buried in Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA, Red Bluff Cemetery.

General Notes:
Paul Benton McKeehan

DEATH: Early 1960s

COMMENT: Not found in the SSDI

General Notes:
Ralph Russell McKeenhan

RESIDENCES: Abt. 1993, living in a nursing home in California.

BURIAL: Probably Loveland, CO

SS Death Index: Ralph McKeehan; b. 1 Sep 1906; issued: NV; d. 27 May 1995;
last place of residence: Red Bluff, CA; zipcode: 96080; SSN: 530-09-6059

3816. Eva Effie Mc_COY was born on 15 Jan 1897 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 29 Oct 1977 at age 80, and was buried in Oct 1977 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Eva Effie McCoy

SSN:
Individual: Wyckoff, Eva
Social Security #: 482-18-8922
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Jan 15, 1897
Death date: Oct 1977
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 50316
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Des Moines, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 29, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.150680.75]

Eva married Earl Chester WYCKOFF on 9 Sep 1914. Earl was born in 1896, died in 1966 at age 70, and was buried in 1966 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Earl Chester Wyckokk

AKA: Chester

CEMETERY: WYCKOFF; EVA E.; 1897 - 1977; EARL C.; 1898 - 1966 Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: photo furnished by Patricia Else)

+ 5677 M iii. Paul Earl WYCKOFF was born on 25 Jul 1920, died on 9 Apr 1989 at age 68, and was buried in Apr 1989 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

3817. Bessie Buel Mc_COY was born on 21 Jan 1900 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 22 Aug 1953 at age 53, and was buried in Aug 1953 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Bessie married William I. POND. William was born in 1898, died on 15 Feb 1958 at age 60, and was buried in Feb 1958 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

3818. Gilbert Mc_Clellen Mc_COY was born on 5 Dec 1901 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 12 Aug 1981 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 79, and was buried in Aug 1981 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Gilbert McClellen McCoy

AKA: Bunk was his nickname, according to Patricia Else.

Problem: Was his name, Gilbert McClellen or McClellen Gilbert? Patricia Else, has it, McLelland.

SS Death Index: Gilbert McCoy; b. 5 Dec 1901; issued: IA; d. Aug 1981; last place of residence: Des Moines, IA; zipcode: 50315; SSN: 478-07-2090; Benefit Addr: Des Moines, IA 50315

DEATH: 12 Aug 1981 at the Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, IA
(Source: Daniels Family History - furnished by Paul Patterson)

CEMETERY: McCOY; MABLE M.; 1906 - 1992; GILBERT M.; 1901 - 1981; Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: photo furnished by Patricia Else)

Gilbert married Mable Marie BERRY about 1927. Mable was born on 20 May 1906, died on 19 Feb 1992 at age 85, and was buried in Feb 1992 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mable Marie Berry

Problem: Was the first name, Mabel or Mable? Mable M. on the tombstone

SSN:
Individual: Mccoy, Mable
Social Security #: 478-26-3998
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: May 20, 1906
Death date: Feb 19, 1992
ZIP Code of last known residence: 50315
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Des Moines, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 29, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.26642.21]

+ 5684 M i. Jack Berry Mc_COY was born on 28 Jul 1928 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

+ 5685 F ii. Marjorie Louise Mc_COY was born on 5 Jan 1930 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

3821. Ora Osie WRIGHT was born on 18 Oct 1896 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 18 Oct 1953 in Martinez, Contra Costa Co., CA at age 57, and was buried in Oct 1953 in El Cerrito, Contra Costa Co., CA, Sunset View Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ora Osie Wright

BIRTH-DEATH: 18 Oct 1896, near Cincinnati, IA. Death on 18 Oct 1953 at the Contra Costa County Hospital, Martinez, CA. Buried at Sunset View Cemetery, El Cerrito, CA.
(Source: Daniels Family History - furnished by Paul Patterson)

Ora married Jesse WALKER on 23 Oct 1917. Jesse was born on 5 May 1890, died on 13 Feb 1947 in Richmond, Contra Costa Co., CA at age 56, and was buried in Feb 1947 in El Cerrito, Contra Costa Co., CA, Sunset View Cemetery.

+ 5688 F i. Elizabeth Jane WALKER was born on 23 Jan 1919 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

+ 5689 F ii. Margaret WALKER was born on 16 Dec 1923 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

+ 5690 F iii. Jennie Mae WALKER was born on 30 May 1930 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA and died on 28 Jul 1986 at age 56.

5691 M iv. Jack Donald WALKER was born on 1 Aug 1934 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

+ 5692 M v. Jay Ronald WALKER was born on 1 Aug 1934 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

+ 5693 M vi. Gay Arnold WALKER was born on 18 Sep 1935 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

3824. Eva Ruth WRIGHT was born on 8 Apr 1903 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 25 Oct 1999 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 96, and was buried on 29 Oct 1999 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Eva Ruth Wright

AKA: Ruth

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1976, Centerville, IA; at one time lived on North Park Avenue in Centerville, IA.

RESIDENCES: As of July 1998, resided in the Centerville Care Center, Centerville, IA.

OBITUARY: Eva Ruth Patterson
Eva Ruth Patterson, 96, of Centerville, [IA], died Monday, Oct. 25, 1999 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville, [IA].

She was born April 8, 1903 in Cincinnati, [IA], the daughter of John and Mary (Riggle) Wright.

She married James Patterson April 8, 1932. He preceded her in death in 1958.

Survivors include a daughter, Norma June Blyth and her husband, James, of St. Paul, Minn.; two sons, Carl Patterson and wife, Carole, of Omaha, Neb., and Paul Patterson and wife, Betty, of San Antonio, Texas; two brothers, Boyd and Paul Wright; two sisters, Lola Patterson and Mary Correll; a sister-in-law, Pauline Wright; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and 22 nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ora Walker and Bertha Bauman, and four brothers, Reuben, Carl, John and David Wright.

She lived on a farm near Cincinnati until graduating from Cincinnati High School. She then began teaching school. She and her husband farmed near Dean before moving to Centerville in 1944 when he went into the insurance business. She was involved with volunteer work at the Drake Avenue Christian Church.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Drake Avenue Christian Church with the Rev. Carl Heien officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Cincinnati, [IA].

Visitation will be tonight (Thursday) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Johnson - Lange Funeral Home.

A memorial has been established to the Drake Avenue Christian Church and contributions may be left at the funeral home.
(Source: undated clipping - furnished by Dortha Walters)

Eva married James Ernest PATTERSON, son of James PATTERSON and Luella ROBINSON, on 8 Apr 1932 in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO. James was born on 19 Jan 1898 in Dean, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 16 Mar 1958 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 60, and was buried in Mar 1958 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
James Ernest Patterson

AKA: J. Ernest Patterson on the tombstone; Ernest

RELATIONSHIP: Brothers, James Ernest and Glenn Patterson married sisters, Eva Ruth and Lola Belle Wright, respectively. It appears that it was a double marriage ceremony which took place on 8 Apr 1932 at Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO. (Furnished by Patricia Else)

CEMETERY: PATTERSON; RUTH; 1903 - ; J. ERNEST; 1898 - 1958
Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: photo furnished by Patricia Else)

+ 5694 F i. Norma June PATTERSON was born on 25 Jun 1939 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 5695 M ii. Paul James PATTERSON was born on 21 Oct 1943 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 5696 M iii. Carl Ray PATTERSON was born on 14 May 1945 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Boyd Omer Wright

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1976, Centerville, IA

MARRIAGE: Wrights Wed
Pauline Wright of Cincinnati, Iowa became the bride of her brother-in-law, Boyd Wright of Centerville, [IA] on June 10, [1989] in the birde's home.

Pastor Paul Davenport performed the double-ring ceremony.

The bride and groom were both dressed in blue with vases of blue and white carnations on either side of the colonnades.

Attending the couple were Lola Patterson and Jewell Davenport.

The couple have known one another for almost 60 years and had kept company with each other then.
(Source: unknown newspaper, hand dated 1989 - furnished by Tom Stevens)

HONORS: Wrights Honored
Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Wright were pleasantly surprised Wednesday evening while visiting with Pastor Paul Davenport in their home. About 7 p.m. cars began coming into their driveway blowing their horns to charivari them. The guests took cookies and coffee along with unlabeled canned goods.

The Wrights invited their guests into their home and passed out gourds and candy bars. Pastor Davenport then led the group in telling where each had met their spouses, which was enjoyed by all. He then asked the blessing and cookies and coffee were served with the rest of the evening spent in visiting. All left wishing the Wrights many years of happiness together.

[Note: The last paragraph, a list of those in attendance, is not included here.]
(Source: unknown newspaper, hand dated 18 Oct 1989 - furnished by Tom Stevens)

RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1991, Box 132, Cincinnati, IA; Both still living in Centerville, IA as of Jul 1998.

Boyd married Mary B. BAKER, daughter of Henry BAKER and Emma CROWDER, on 15 Apr 1933 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Mary was born on 15 Apr 1907 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 9 Apr 1988 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 80, and was buried in Apr 1988 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary B. Wright

OBITUARY:
Mary B. Wright, 80, of Centerville, [IA] died Saturday, April 9, [1988] at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital [Centerville, IA].

She was born April 15, 1907 at Cincinnati [IA] to Henry and Emma Crowder Baker. She married Boyd Wright at Centerville in 1933 and he survives. She was a member of Cincinnati West Christian Church. She was raised in Cincinnati, lived in Davenport for 10 years and then made her home in Centerville.

Surviving are her husband, Boyd; a daughter, Alice Stepnowski, Centerville; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Johnson-Lange Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Young officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Cincinnati, [IA].

Visitation is open all day today at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to the West Christian Church of Cincinnati and may be left at the funeral home.
(Source: unknown newspaper, undated clipping - furnished by Tom Stevens)

CEMETERY: WRIGHT; MARY B.; 1907 - 1988; BOYD O.; 1908 - Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: photo furnished by Patricia Else)

+ 5697 F i. Alice Marie WRIGHT was born on 11 Jul 1934 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

Boyd next married Pauline Corlinus HAINES, daughter of Benjamin Franklin HAINES and Emma Alice BALDWIN, on 10 Jun 1989 in Iowa. Pauline was born on 29 Jun 1913 in Mystic, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Pauline Corlinus Haines

BIRTH: 29 Jun 1913 on a farm near, Mystic, Appanoose Co., IA

AKA-FATHER: The father of Pauline Corlinus Haines was Benjamin Franklin Haines, called, Frank and/or B.F. Haines.

RECOLLECTIONS:
My parents moved to a farm 7 miles south west of Cincinnati, IA on 20 Jan 1920. I graduated from the Cincinnati High School in 1933 and taught rural school for 9 years.
(Source: Written by Pauline Wright in The History of Appanoose Co., IA, p. 315 - furnished by Paul Patterson)

RESIDENCES: Lived on a farm west of Cincinnati, IA. This farm known as the Armstrong Farm, is noted for its "Underground Railway."

RELATIONSHIP: Pauline Corlinus Haines was first married to David Arthur Wright. After his death she married his older brother, Boyd Omer Wright.

ANNIVERSARY: Surprise 80th birthday party held in Exline's center
A surprise birthday party honoring the upcoming 80th birthday of Pauline Wright of Cincinnati, [Iowa] was given by her children following the Wright/Riggle family reunion at the Exline Community Center on Saturday, June 19 [1993].

[Note: Guest list signers appeared here. REH]

Pauline was born June 29, 1913, on a farm near Mystic, [IA], and has lived her entire life in Appanoose County. She graduated from Cincinnati High School in 1933, and taught school in the area for several years. He[r] five children were present and presented her with a "Treasured Keepsakes" box of 109 cards and letters from relatives and friends including former neighbors, classmates and students.
(Source: unknown paper (probably the Centerville Iowegian, hand date 1993 - furnished by Tom Stevens)

COMMENT: Living and doing well as of Feb 1998.

3828. Bertha Mae WRIGHT was born on 9 Mar 1913 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA and died in Michigan.

General Notes:
Bertha Mae Wright

BIRTH: 9 Mar 1913 near Cincinnati, IA
(Source: Daniel Family History - furnished by Paul Patterson)

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1976, Clio, MI

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1998, living in senior citizen housing in Flint, MI.

Bertha married William Francis BAUMAN, son of William R. BAUMAN and Unknown, on 29 Jun 1935 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA. William was born on 12 Dec 1912 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 13 Mar 1992 at age 79, and was buried in Mar 1992 in Michigan.

General Notes:
William Francis Bauman

AKA: Called, Francis

RESIDENCES: Jul 1983, Clio, MI

RESIDENCES: Jun 1991, 9235 Neff Road; Clio, MI

+ 5698 M i. Wilbur Eugene BAUMAN was born on 7 Sep 1936 in Pontiac, Oakland Co., MI.

+ 5699 F ii. Norma Carol BAUMAN was born on 13 Sep 1938 in Clarkston, Oakland Co., MI.

+ 5700 F iii. Mary Ann BAUMAN was born on 3 Feb 1942 in Pontiac, Oakland Co., MI.

+ 5701 M iv. William Ray BAUMAN was born on 4 Apr 1945 in Pontiac, Oakland Co., MI.

+ 5702 F v. Esther Mae BAUMAN was born on 28 Jul 1950 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI.

+ 5703 M vi. John Roscoe BAUMAN was born on 22 Jul 1952 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: John Roscoe and James Bauman were twins. James died at birth.

+ 5705 M viii. Paul Francis BAUMAN was born on 29 Mar 1954 in Pontiac, Oakland Co., MI.

3829. David Arthur WRIGHT was born on 5 Mar 1915 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 14 Mar 1976 in Bloomfield, Davis Co., IA at age 61, and was buried on 17 Mar 1976 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
David Arthur Wright

BIRTH: 5 Mar 1915 near Cincinnati, IA
(Source: Daniel Family History - furnished by Paul Patterson)

EDUCATION: Graduated from Cincinnati High School, Cincinnati, IA in 1933

OCCUPATION: trucker, farmer, school teacher in rural schools for 8 years

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Served on the Centerville School Board for several years; charter member of Conservation Board

RESIDENCES: Lived at the west edge of Cincinnati, IA

COMMENT:
Last week when I wrote about the rural schools in Caldwell Township, [Appanoose County, Iowa], a paragraph was omitted. I mentioned that while I never attended a rural school, Don spent all of his elementary days at the Beard School south of town.

He particularly remembers two of his teachers - Ada Traxler Parsons of Centerville, whom he still likes to tease about pointing her finger at him and the late David Wright of Cincinnati, [IA].

Don tells me that David was hired to "straighten out the big boys" in the school as their unruly behavior had caused the previous teacher to resign.

The first day the boys continued to have their fun. The second day David told his students that they had run the school the day before and that just wasn't right as he was being paid to run the school.

He proceeded to let them know that he meant business. David not only ran the school, he taught his students well, and he set a fine example for them to follow. Don always had a lot of respect for David Wright!
(Source: unknown paper, undated, author's name hand-written, Dorothy Haines
[Note: The paper is probably the Centerville Iowegian, Centerville, IA. Mrs. Don Haines (Dorothy) writes a rural news column for the paper.] - furnished by Tom Stevens)

OBITUARY:
David Arthur Wright, lifetime resident of the Cincinnati, [IA] vicinity passed away Sunday, March 14, 1976, at 12:30 p.m. at the age of 61 years and 9 days in Davis County Hospital in Bloomfield, [Iowa], following an extended illness.

He was born near Cincinnati March 5, 1915, the son of John Albert and Mary Almina Riggle Wright.

Following graduation from the Cincinnati High School, Mr. Wright taught in the rural schools of Appanoose County, [IA] for a period of years and later engaged in farming which he continued for the remainder of his lifetime, being one of the more progressive farmers in the area at the time of his passing.

He was a long-time member of the Cincinnati United Methodist Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent for many years and at the time of his death was assistant superintendent.

He had held many offices of trust, including township clerk, town council member and charter member of the Appanoose County Conservation Board. For many years he was a member of the Cincinnati and Centerville school board and served as President of the Centerville School Board for several years.

He was united in marriage May 10, 1942, in Unionville, Missouri to Pauline Haines, who survives along with the following children: Patricia Else, Des Moines; Wayne Allen Wright, Cincinnati, [IA]; Sherry Hiner, Ottumwa; John Alden Wright, Omaha, Nebraksa; and Kristin Keller, St. Louis, Missouri. He is also survived by six grandchildren; two brothers, Boyd Wright, Centervile; Paul Wright of Daytona Beach, Florida; and four sisters, Ruth Patterson, Centerville; Lola Patterson, Centerville; Bertha Bauman, Clio, Michigan; and Mary Correll of Las Vegas, Nevada.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister.

Throughout this entire area, many people mourn the death of this well known and highly respected citizen who has done so much to make this a better community in which to live.

Services were held Wed. March 17, 1976 at 1:30 p.m. from the Johnson Funeral Home in Centerville, [IA] with the Rev. Donnell Logsdon officiating, assisted by Rev. Lynn Ryon. Music was furnished by Don Kaster, soloist, accompanied by Mrs. Clara Swab. Pallbearers were Ted Corder, Zora Allen, Bill Ireland, tom McDonald, Harold Dudley and Lloyd Cowan. Interment was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Cincinnati, Iowa.
(Source: unknown newspaper (probably the Centerville Iowegian), undated clipping - furnished by Tom Stevens)

CEMETERY: WRIGHT; PAULINE C.; JUNE 29, 1913; DAVID A.; MAR. 5, 1915; MAR. 14, 1976; back side lists the children's names: WRIGHT; PARENTS OF; PATRICIA; WAYNE; SHERRY; JOHN; KRISTIN
Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: photo furnished by Patricia Else)

David married Pauline Corlinus HAINES, daughter of Benjamin Franklin HAINES and Emma Alice BALDWIN, on 10 May 1942 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. Pauline was born on 29 Jun 1913 in Mystic, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 5706 F i. Patricia Ann WRIGHT was born on 17 Mar 1943 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 5707 M ii. Wayne Allen WRIGHT was born on 9 Nov 1945 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 5708 F iii. Sherry Kay WRIGHT was born on 9 Mar 1949 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

5709 M iv. John Alden WRIGHT was born on 22 Sep 1951 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
John Alden Wright

BIRTH: 22 Sep 1951 at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, Centerville, IA

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1976, Omaha, NE

OCCUPATION: Hair Stylist and manager of a beauty salon in Beaumont, TX

RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1991, 7742 Helbig Road, Beaumont, TX 77082. Current as of Feb 1998.

COMMENT-NEVER_MARRIED: As of Feb 1998 he had never been married.

+ 5710 F v. Kristin Sue WRIGHT was born on 22 Sep 1956 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Paul (NMI) Wright

BIRTH: 18 Mar 1917 near Cincinnati, IA
(Source: Daniel Family History - furnished by Paul Patterson)

DIVORCE: The marriage of Paul and Lanora Wright ended in divorce.
DIVORCE: The marriage of Paul and Rose Wright ended in divorce.

OCCUPATION: School Teacher

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1976, Daytona Beach, FL

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1983, Port Orange, FL

COMMENT: Living in Florida as of 1995

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1998, Centerville, IA

Paul married Lanora Marie BOZWELL, daughter of Ray Harrison BOZWELL and Tena BRYDEN, on 22 Mar 1938 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. Lanora was born on 13 Aug 1918 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Lanora Marie Bozwell

COMMENT: Living as of 1995

RELATIONSHIP: Lanora M. (Bozwell) Wright was the sister of Dortha (Bozwell) Walters. Dortha was interested in family history and genealogy. She shared her information on the Wright and Conger families of Appanoose Co., IA with Joyce Posey.

+ 5711 F i. Janice Pauline WRIGHT was born on 2 Nov 1938 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 5712 F ii. Susan Diane WRIGHT was born on 21 May 1945 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 5713 M iii. Larry Ray WRIGHT was born about 12 Oct 1947 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

Paul next married Elizabeth OWENS on 19 Dec 1974. Elizabeth died before Jul 1998.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Owens

AKA: Liz

SPOUSE: Elizabeth Owens was the 3rd wife of Paul Wright.

General Notes:
Mary Wright

BIRTH: 22 Jul 1922 near Cincinnati, IA
(Source: Daniel Family History - furnished by Paul Patterson)

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1976, Las Vegas, NV; also lived there at the time of the engagement of her daughter, Donna.

RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1991, Meadview, AZ
RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1993, Henderson, NV

General Notes:
Donald Noble McCannon

RESIDENCES: Cincinnati, IA at the time of the engagement of his daughter, Donna.

DIVORCE: The marriage of Donald McCannon and Mary Wright ended in divorce.

+ 5714 F i. Donna Jean Mc_CANNON was born on 27 Dec 1957 in Florence, Pinal Co., AZ.

Mary next married Eugene CORRELL on 10 Mar 1962 in Coolidge, Pinal Co., AZ. Eugene was born on 10 Mar 1924 in Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., OK.

3839. Arthur Raymond ELLEDGE was born in Nov 1913 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK and died in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

General Notes:
Arthur Raymond Elledge

OCCUPATION: Engineer

MILITARY: Pacific Theatre

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1962, Oklahoma City, OK
RESIDENCES: As of FEb 1987, Oklahoma City, OK

Arthur married Mildred Esther KENNON, daughter of Ernest KENNON and Lula UNKNOWN,.

General Notes:
Harlan Elledge

OCCUPATION: U.S. Postal Service

MILITARY: U.S. Navy

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1962, Blackwell, OK
RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1987, Veterans Center, Talihina, OK

Harlan married La_Donna Mae ORTWEIN, daughter of Joe ORTWEIN and Bessie UNKNOWN,.

5716 M i. John Allen ELLEDGE was born on 10 Jun 1941 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK.

5717 F ii. Rebbeca Ruth ELLEDGE was born on 10 Dec 1944 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK.

General Notes:
Wilma Elledge

CHRISTENING: At Blackwell Methodist Church, Blackwell, Kay Co., OK

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1962, Oxford, KS
RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1987, Blackwell, OK

Wilma married Marvin Martin PURDY, son of Reuben Edward PURDY and Cora Cary KUEHN, on 27 Mar 1944 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK. Marvin was born on 18 Jun 1919 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK.

General Notes:
Marvin Martin Purdy

MILITARY: European and Pacific Theatre

RESIDENCES: Living on the homestead farm of William and Sarah Payne that they staked out during the Oklahoma Land Rush.

3842. Lela Mc_GREW was born on 11 May 1927 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK (Rural).

Lela married James Elbert PATTON, son of Joseph Sheffield PATTON and Lola Eliza TIBBITS, on 1 May 1948 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK. James was born on 10 Jun 1918 in Caldwell, Sumner Co., KS (rural).

5720 M i. James Francis PATTON was born on 14 Jul 1951 in Wellington, Sumner Co., KS.

5721 F ii. Ruth Lynnette PATTON was born on 6 Mar 1954 in Wellington, Sumner Co., KS.

Ruth married Steven John CAMPBELL on 26 Aug 1980 in Enid, Garfield Co., OK. Steven was born on 9 Dec 1949.

5722 F iii. Lola Jean PATTON was born on 18 Dec 1965 in Wellington, Sumner Co., KS.

3843. Thelma Irene Mc_GREW was born on 21 Jan 1929 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK, died on 29 Apr 1973 in Lincoln, Lincoln Co., KS at age 44, and was buried in Apr 1973 in Lincoln, Lincoln Co., KS, Lincoln Cemetery.

3844. Lester John Mc_GREW was born on 16 Mar 1932 in Nardin, Kay Co., OK, died on 25 Nov 1984 in Derby, Sedgwick Co., KS at age 52, and was buried in Nov 1984 in Douglas, Fayette Co., KS, Douglas Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lester John McGrew

MILITARY: 4 years, Korea, Military Police 1952-1956

OCCUPATION: aircraft worker for Boeing

Lester married Loretta F. VALENTINE on 24 Mar 1962 in Merced, Merced Co., CA.

5727 F iii. Brenda Mc_GREW was born on 20 Mar 1965 in Merced, Merced Co., CA.

3845. Mary Ellen Mc_GREW was born on 24 Nov 1936 in Nardin, Kay Co., OK, died on 4 Sep 1985 in El Dorado, Butler Co., KS at age 48, and was buried in Sep 1985 in Sunset Lawn Cemetery.

Mary married James L. LUCE, son of Glenn LUCE and Gladys UNKNOWN, on 22 Feb 1969 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.

5728 F i. Terri Lynn Mc_GREW was born on 13 May 1972 in El Dorado, Butler Co., KS.

5729 M ii. John Glenn Mc_GREW was born on 9 Aug 1974 in El Dorado, Butler Co., KS.

3847. Don Conger SOWERS was born on 17 Feb 1883 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS, died on 19 Jul 1942 in Boulder, Boulder Co., CO at age 59, and was buried in Jul 1942 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS.

General Notes:
Don Conger Sowers

EDUCATION: 1904 B.A. from Baker University, Belden, KS; 1914 Ph.d fro Columbia University, New York, NY

OCCUPATION: College professor

Don married Helen SMITH, daughter of Henry T. SMITH and Helen Adelia MOULTON, on 29 Jun 1914 in Denver, Denver Co., CO. Helen was born on 9 Oct 1882 in Coldwater, Branch Co., MI, died on 20 Mar 1969 in Wheaton, Barry Co., MO at age 86, and was buried in Mar 1969 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS.

+ 5730 M i. Don Conger SOWERS Jr. was born on 16 May 1915 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

+ 5731 M ii. Robert Moulton SOWERS was born on 9 Jan 1921 in Akron, Summit Co., OH.

+ 5732 F iii. Helen Catherine SOWERS was born on 14 Oct 1922 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.

3848. Lusetta SOWERS was born on 18 Jul 1885 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS, died on 22 Sep 1939 in Andover, Butler Co., KS at age 54, and was buried in Sep 1939 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS, Spring Hill Cemetery.

Lusetta married Bernard Foxwell YOUNG on 26 Aug 1908 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS. Bernard was born in 1879, died in 1958 at age 79, and was buried in 1958 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS, Spring Hill Cemetery.

5733 M i. Paul Bernard YOUNG was born on 16 Mar 1910 in Council Hill, Muskogee Co., OK and died in 1945 at age 35.

5734 M ii. William Telford YOUNG was born on 20 Dec 1911 in Silver Plume, Clear Creek, CO.

5735 M iii. James Wesley YOUNG was born on 21 Mar 1914 in Limon, Lincoln Co., CO.

3849. Ruth E. SOWERS was born on 13 May 1888 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS, died on 12 Sep 1946 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS at age 58, and was buried in Sep 1946 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS, Spring Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ruth E. Sowers

EDUCATION: B.A. degree from Baker University, Baldwin, KS.

OCCUPATION: Registrar of Deeds, Johnson County, KS

Ruth married George Lloyd TERRY on 1 Nov 1918 in Olathe, Johnson Co., KS. George was born in 1889, died in 1931 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS at age 42, and was buried in 1931 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS, Spring Hill Cemetery.

5736 M i. George Lloyd TERRY Jr. was born on 4 May 1920 in Cheyenne, Laramie Co., WY.

5737 M ii. James William TERRY was born on 4 Dec 1930 in Cheyenne, Laramie Co., WY.

3852. James Abraham CONGER was born on 26 Jan 1899 in Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH and died on 2 Apr 1952 in Delaware, Delaware Co., OH at age 53.

James married Ruth GLESENKAMP, daughter of William Wilson GLESENKAMP and Eliza Melissa TAYLOR, on 23 Dec 1922 in Delaware, Delaware Co., OH. Ruth was born on 1 Apr 1894 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 15 Aug 1970 at age 76.

General Notes:
Ruth Glesenkamp

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Ruth
Social Security #: 302-40-6307
Issued in: Ohio
Birth date: Apr 1, 1894
Death date: Aug 15, 1970
ZIP Code of last known residence: 43015
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Delaware, Ohio
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.135]

+ 5740 M iii. Clyde William CONGER Dr. was born on 28 Dec 1929 in Delaware, Delaware Co., OH.

3855. Neal Bundage CONGER was born in Oct 1897, died in Dec 1953 at age 56, and was buried in Dec 1953 in Walbridge, Wood Co., OH.

General Notes:
Neal Bundage Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Neal Brundange Conger; Neal (Neil) Brundage Conger in CFA II, p. 115; Neal Bundage Conger, CFA II, p. 244.

OCCUPATION: Salesman

Neal married Lauretta Luella SUTER, daughter of Henry SUTER and Ocie GILBERT,. Lauretta was born on 26 May 1900 in Wood Co., OH and died in Garden Grove, Orange Co., CA.

+ 5741 F i. Janet Virginia CONGER was born on 29 Nov 1923 in Bucyrus, Crawford Co., OH.

3857. Harold D. CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1905 in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., OH and died on 16 Jun 1990 at age 84.

General Notes:
Harold D. Conger

OCCUPATION: Farmer

RESIDENCES: 6128 County Rd 38 Rt 1, Republic, OH 44867

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Harold
Social Security #: 301-34-7587
Issued in: Ohio
Birth date: Sep 29, 1905
Death date: Jun 16, 1990
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 10, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54149.37]

Harold married Margaret L. RICKENBAUGH, daughter of Jesse E. RICKENBAUGH and Hattie SMITH,. Margaret was born on 4 Aug 1902 in Seneca Co., OH and died on 29 May 1960 at age 57.

General Notes:
Margaret L. Rickenbaugh

RESIDENCES: Was "from the Republic, OH area"

SIBLINGS: Had 3 siblings, 2 of which were sisters.

RESEARCHER: Alan Smith of the Ellensburg, WA area was interested in Margaret Rickenbaugh because he was working on the Smith family of her mother.
Email: asmith@ellensburg.com

5742 M i. Duane Eldon CONGER was born on 15 Nov 1931 in Republic, Seneca Co., OH.

General Notes:
Duane Eldon Conger

PARENTS: Harold D. Conger and Margaret L., Rickenbaugh

OCCUPATION: Farmer, raises race horses

RESIDENCES: N. St, Rt. 19; Republic, OH 44867

NO_ISSUE: No issue listed in CFA II, p. 83

Duane married Wava Louise METZGAR, daughter of Carmen METZGAR and Thelma ALBRIGHT, on 6 Apr 1952 in Republic, Seneca Co., OH. Wava was born on 10 Mar 1931 in Republic, Seneca Co., OH.

General Notes:
Wava Louise Metzgar

NAME-CONFLICT: Metzger and Metzgar in CFA II.

+ 5743 M ii. Robert Franklin CONGER was born on 12 May 1934 in Republic, Seneca Co., OH.

+ 5744 M iii. Paul Eugene CONGER was born on 3 Nov 1935 in Republic, Seneca Co., OH.

Harold next married Louise KROMBACH, daughter of Carl L. KROMBACH and Minnie HARPSTER,. Louise was born on 5 Jun 1915 in Republic, Seneca Co., OH.

General Notes:
Louise Krombach

NAME-CONFLICT: Unknown Krumbach and Louise Krombach Miller in CFA II.

SPOUSE: Widow of Roscoe Miller prior to her marriage to Harold D. Conger.

3864. Ola Belle CONGER was born on 30 Oct 1899 in Hedrick, Keokuk Co., IA, died on 29 Nov 1969 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA at age 70, and was buried on 2 Dec 1969 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA, Hazelwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ola Bell Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Denman Conger and Aneta M. Miller

OBITUARY: OLA GROVENBURG FUNERAL TUESDAY

Mrs. Ola B. Grovenburg, 70, of 201 Main St., Grinnell, [IA] died Saturday evening [29 Nov 1969] at her home. She had been in poor health the past few years and recently had been confined to her home.

The daughter of Aaron and Nettie Miller Conger, she was born Oct. 30, 1899, at Hedrick, Iowa. When 13 years old, her family moved to Grinnell, [IA] where she resided ever since.

On Aug. 2, 1919, she was married to Dennis W. Grovenburg at Montezuma. The couple had eight children, six of whom survive.

Mrs. Grovenburg was employed at the Grinnell Shoe Co. for a number of years. She also worked at the DeKalb Seed Corn Co. and the Danish Maid Bakery prior to her retirement five years ago.

She is survived by her children, Mrs. Maurice (Mildred) Kester of Grinnell, Mrs. Ralph (Helen) Strand of Kellogg, Dennis W. Grovenburg of Grinnell, Mrs. Thelma Fisher of Newton, Lloyd Keith Grovenburg of Grinnell, and Mrs. Manly (Shirley) Lillie of Grinnell; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and her brother, Leslie Conger of Grinnell.

Mrs. Grovenburg was preceded in death by her husband in 1948; two children, Ernest and Kenneth Grovenburg; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and six brothers and sisters, Lester, Ollie, Opal and Ellworth Conger, Mrs. Bessie McGrew and Vernon Miller.

Funeral services for Mrs. Grovenburg will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday [2 Dec 1969] at the Smith Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ralph Beebe of the Mayflower Home officiating. Organist will be Mrs. Willard Heffner. Pallbearers will include Floyd Beason, Donovan Evans, William J. Haines, Clair Strand, William Stevenson and Asa Talbott. Burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Smith Funeral Home.
(Source: The Grinnell Herald-Register (Grinnell, Iowa) Dec. 1, 1969, posted on the Internet by Marilyn Holmes)

Ola married Dennis W. GROVENBURG Sr. on 2 Aug 1919 in Montezuma, Poweshiek Co., IA. Dennis died in 1948.

General Notes:
Mildred Grovenburg

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1969, Mrs. Maurice (Mildred) Kester of Grinnell, IA
RESIDENCES: As of Aug 2001, Mildred Vulysteke of Grinnell, [IA]

General Notes:
Helen Grovenburg

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1969, Mrs. Ralph (Helen) Strand of Kellogg

+ 5747 M iii. Dennis W. GROVENBURG Jr. was born on 11 Apr 1924 in Chester Township, Poweshiek Co., IA, died on 12 Aug 2001 in Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA at age 77, and was buried on 18 Aug 2001 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA, Hazelwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Thelma Grovenburg

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1969, Mrs. Thelma Fisher of Newton; RESIDENCES: As of Aug 2001, Thelma Lust of Newton, [IA]

General Notes:
Lloyd Keith Grovenburg

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1969, Lloyd Keith Grovenburg, of Grinnell, IA; as of Aug 2001, Keith of Oakland Acres

General Notes:
Shirley Grovenburg

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1969, Mrs. Manly (Shirley) Lillie of Grinnell, IA
RESIDENCES: As of Aug 2001, Shirley Lillie of Montezuma, [IA]

General Notes: RESIDENCES: Davenport, IA

BIRTH: "prob. Ottumwa, Iowa," CFA I, p. 518

William married Ruth WHITE, daughter of James WHITE and Clara BURTLOW,.

+ 5754 M ii. Calvin Everett CONGER was born on 11 May 1918 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA and died on 20 Apr 1984 in Davenport, Scott Co., IA at age 65.

+ 5756 M iv. William James CONGER was born in Jun 1921 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA.

5758 F vi. Edith CONGER was born in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA and died in Mar 1958 in Harvey, Marion Co., IA.

3872. Calvin Monroe CONGER was born on 5 Feb 1892 and died in Jul 1963 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA at age 71.

General Notes:
Calvin Monroe Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Calvin
Social Security #: 479-10-7027
SS# issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Feb 5, 1892
Death date: Jul 1963
Residence code: Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 31, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48090.152]

3874. Emma CONGER was born on 21 Apr 1892 in Hedrick, Keokuk Co., IA, died in Apr 1975 in Knoxville, Marion Co., IN at age 83, and was buried in Apr 1975 in Ridlen Cemetery.

General Notes:
Emma Conger

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Liked going to church

HOBBIES: Liked reading

Emma married Harley James ROLAND, son of Hiram Crane ROLAND and Emma GRAY, on 19 Dec 1908. Harley was born on 25 Jan 1888, died on 22 Dec 1961 in Knoxville, Marion Co., IA at age 73, and was buried in Dec 1961 in Ridlen Cemetery.

General Notes:
Harley James Roland

OCCUPATION: Coal miner

HOBBIES: Liked to fish and hunt

5760 M i. Lloyd ROLAND was born in Sep 1910 in Knoxville, Marion Co., IA and died on 19 Nov 1911 at age 1.

5761 M ii. Walter Edward ROLAND was born about 17 Mar 1911 in Knoxville, Marion Co., IA.

5762 M iii. Everett Mearle ROLAND was born on 7 Apr 1913 in Knoxville, Marion Co., IA and died on 16 Jul 1977 at age 64.

5763 F iv. Beulah ROLAND was born on 5 Mar 1915 in Knoxville, Marion Co., IA.

5767 M viii. Donald Dwight ROLAND was born on 18 Nov 1924 in Knoxville, Marion Co., IA and died on 2 Feb 1982 in Knoxville, Marion Co., IA at age 57.

3877. Alfred Allen CONGER was born on 21 Jan 1888 in Keokuk Co., IA, died on 5 Sep 1974 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX at age 86, and was buried in Sep 1974 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX, Plainview Memorial Park.

General Notes:
Alfred Allen Conger

CHILDREN: Children of 1st marriage born in Keokuk, IA and Kit Carson, CO, per CFA II, p. 53 which did not state which was born in each place.

DIVORCE: The marriage of Alfred Allen Conger and Jesse Harmon ended in divorce.

SPOUSE: Alfred Allen Conger was the 2nd spouse of Maude Estella Andrews.

RELATIONSHIP: Alfred Allen Conger and his brother, Horace Gilbert Conger, were both married to Maude Estella Andrews.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Alfred
Social Security #: 512-03-6227
SS# issued in: Kansas
Birth date: Jan 21, 1888
Death date: Sep 1974
Residence code: Texas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 79072
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Plainview, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 31, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48090.17]

General Notes:
Jesse Harmon

SEX: Female

Problem: Jessie in CFA I, p. 323 and Jesse in CFA II, p. 53.

+ 5768 M i. John Anderson CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1911 in Keokuk, Lee Co., IA and died on 24 Apr 1986 at age 74.

General Notes:
David Allen Conger

SSN: Is this SSDI record for David Allen Conger?
Individual: Conger, David
Social Security #: 720-03-1737
SS# issued in: Railroad Board
Birth date: Jan 25, 1917
Death date: Jan 24, 1991
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 1, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48091.98]

5770 F iii. Alice A. CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1920 and died on 14 Mar 1982 at age 62.

Alfred next married Maude Estella ANDREWS, daughter of Edward Leon ANDREWS and Beulah Melinda MERCHANT,. Maude was born on 18 May 1898 in Hale City, Yuma Co., CO, died on 24 Apr 1963 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX at age 64, and was buried in Apr 1963 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX, Plainview Memorial Park.

General Notes:
Maude Estella Andrews

NAME-CONFLICT: Maudie Estella Andrews, CFA II, p. 116; Maude Conger, CFA I, p. 323.

CEMETERY: Plainview Memorial Park, Plainview, TX.

+ 5771 F i. Mary Ellen CONGER was born on 30 Sep 1930 in Garden City, Finney Co., KS.

+ 5772 M ii. Alfred Allen CONGER was born on 30 Aug 1931 in Garden City, Finney Co., KS.

+ 5773 F iii. Lewanda Jean CONGER was born on 14 Sep 1934 in Garden City, Finney Co., KS.

3878. Horace Gilbert CONGER was born on 1 Nov 1889 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, died on 8 Nov 1964 in Burlington, Carson Co., CO at age 75, and was buried in Nov 1964 in Burlington, Carson Co., CO, Fairview Cemetery.

General Notes:
Horace Gilbert Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Alfred Allen Conger and his brother, Horace Gilbert Conger, were
both married to Maude Estella Andrews.

Horace married Maude Estella ANDREWS, daughter of Edward Leon ANDREWS and Beulah Melinda MERCHANT, on 14 Jul 1914 in Burlington, Carson Co., CO. Maude was born on 18 May 1898 in Hale City, Yuma Co., CO, died on 24 Apr 1963 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX at age 64, and was buried in Apr 1963 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX, Plainview Memorial Park.

General Notes:
Maude Estella Andrews

NAME-CONFLICT: Maudie Estella Andrews, CFA II, p. 116; Maude Conger, CFA I, p. 323.

CEMETERY: Plainview Memorial Park, Plainview, TX.

5774 M i. Howard Elmer CONGER was born on 10 May 1916 and died on 10 May 1916.

5775 F ii. Elsie Marie CONGER was born on 25 Aug 1917 and died on 22 Sep 1919 at age 2.

+ 5776 M iii. Melvin Everett CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1918 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO.

5777 M iv. Raymond Francis CONGER was born on 25 Jun 1920 and died on 22 Apr 1962 at age 41.

5778 M v. Wayne Leon CONGER was born on 8 Dec 1921 and died on 10 Sep 1981 at age 59.

General Notes:
Wayne Leon Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Wayne Leon and Lillian Larene Conger were twins.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Wayne
Social Security #: 522-28-5712
Issued in: Colorado
Birth date: Dec 8, 1921
Death date: Sep 1981
Residence code: Colorado
ZIP Code of last known residence: 81005
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Pueblo, Colorado
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.86]

5779 F vi. Lilian Larene CONGER was born on 8 Dec 1921 and died on 8 Dec 1921.

General Notes:
Lilian Larene Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Wayne Leon and Lillian Larene Conger were twins.

+ 5781 M viii. Waithel Le_Roy CONGER was born about 25 May 1927 in Kit Carson Co., CO, died on 31 Oct 1987 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX about age 60, and was buried in Nov 1987 in Blackwell Cemetery.

+ 5782 F ix. Helen Mary CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1928 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO.

3879. John Thomas CONGER was born on 4 Oct 1891 in Keokuk Co., IA, died on 29 Feb 1964 in Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO at age 72, and was buried in Mar 1964 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO.

General Notes:
John Thomas Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, John
Social Security #: 522-18-2072
Issued in: Colorado
Birth date: Oct 4, 1891
Death date: Feb 1964
Residence code: Colorado
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.81]

John married Rena Ella ANDREWS, daughter of Ed ANDREWS and Beulah MERCHANT, on 22 Dec 1915 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO. Rena was born on 22 Dec 1899, died on 28 Dec 1931 in Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO at age 32, and was buried in Dec 1931 in Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.

General Notes:
Rena Ella Andrews

Problem: Was her first name, Reva or Rena? Both listed in CFA I.

5783 F i. Laura Ellen CONGER was born on 30 Sep 1916 in Kit Carson, Cheyenne Co., CO.

5784 M ii. Harley Lloyd CONGER was born on 14 Sep 1918 in Kit Carson, Cheyenne Co., CO.

5785 F iii. Mildred Eldora CONGER was born on 14 Feb 1920 in Kit Carson, Cheyenne Co., CO.

5786 M iv. Marjorie Melinda CONGER was born on 4 Jul 1921 in Kit Carson, Cheyenne Co., CO.

3882. Harley CONGER Sr. was born on 30 Mar 1897 in Hedrick, Keokuk Co., IA and died on 1 Jan 1974 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO at age 76.

General Notes:
Harley Conger

RESIDENCES: Burlington, CO

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Harley, Sr.
Social Security #: 521-38-5266
SS# issued in: Colorado
Birth date: Mar 30, 1897
Death date: Jan 1974
Residence code: Colorado
ZIP Code of last known residence: 80807
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Burlington, Colorado
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48093.63]

Harley married Pansy Bell BAILEY, daughter of James Ellsworth BAILEY and Sarah Bell STICE, on 5 Aug 1923 in Hoxie, Sheridan Co., KS. Pansy was born on 29 Apr 1905 in Butler Co., KS, died on 28 Jul 1939 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO at age 34, and was buried in Jul 1939 in Fairview Cemetery.

+ 5787 M i. Milton Bailey CONGER was born on 1 Oct 1924 in Quinter, Gove Co., KS.

+ 5788 M ii. Harley CONGER was born on 4 Dec 1935 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO.

General Notes:
Helene W. Rateuke

QUESTION: What was the maiden name of this person?

AKA: Helene Rateuke Taylor (CFA); Helene W. Rateuke (CFA I, p. 785)

General Notes:
Shirley Ann Conger

ADOPTION: Adopted by Harley Conger on 9 Sep 1953 at Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO.

+ 5790 F ii. Carole Helene CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1939 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO.

3885. Everett Merle CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1904 in Hedrick, Keokuk Co., IA, died in May 1980 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 76, and was buried in May 1980 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO.

General Notes:
Everett Merle Conger

MILITARY: Retired from the Air Force

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Jack of all Trades, cook

DEATH-CONFLICT: May 1980, Burlington, CO (CFA II, p. 699); Apr 1980 in the SSDI

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Everett
Social Security #: 522-07-6995
SS# issued in: Colorado
Birth date: Mar 19, 1904
Death date: Apr 1980
Residence code: Colorado
ZIP Code of last known residence: 80807
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Burlington, Colorado
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 80807
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Burlington, Colorado
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48092.102]

Everett married Cherald Audrey BAILEY, daughter of James Elsworth BAILEY and Sarah BELLE, on 16 Apr 1927 in Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO. Cherald was born on 16 Aug 1909 in Junction City, Riley Co., KS.

5791 M i. Richard Merle CONGER was born on 3 Sep 1928 in Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.

5792 F ii. Laura Belle CONGER was born on 4 Feb 1930 in Quinter, Gove Co., KS.

Everett next married Erma Sylvia GREEN, daughter of Alvin Reuben GREEN and Anne HANSEN, in Mar 1939. Erma was born in Butlerville, Salt Lake Co., UT and died on 6 Dec 1982 in Butler.

General Notes:
Erma Sylvia Green

RELATIONSHIP: Erma's mother died when she was 16 years old. She raised her 7 younger brothers and sisters. After her divorce she raised her own children, alone. Does this mean she was divorced from Everett Merle Conger, not clear in CFA II, p. 95?

OCCUPATION: School lunch cook

HOBBIES: Quilting, sewing

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

SPOUSE: Erma Sylvia Green was the 2nd spouse of Everett Merle Conger.

AKA: Probably called, Sylvia

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Erma Sylvia Conger?
Individual: Conger, Erma
Social Security #: 529-03-6341
SS# issued in: Utah
Birth date: Mar 12, 1905
Death date: Dec 1982
Residence code: Utah
ZIP Code of last known residence: 84092
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Sandy, Utah
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48092.70]

+ 5793 M i. Weldon CONGER was born on 2 Sep 1928 in Butlerville, Salt Lake Co., UT and died on 26 Jun 1987 at age 58.

5794 F ii. Juanita Gayle CONGER was born on 13 Jun 1940 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

General Notes:
Juanita Gayle Conger

AKA: Called, Gayle

EDUCATION: B.S. from BYU in Provo, UT

OCCUPATION: An artist she worked for Mtn Bell Management; painted landscapes

RESIDENCES: Lived in the family home: 8400 Danish Road; Sandy, UT 84092

HOBBIES: Sewing and all types of handiwork

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Works with young people in the Latter-day Saints

MISSION: Served 18 months on a mission (LDS?) in England

+ 5795 F iii. Sylvia Ann CONGER was born on 30 Oct 1941 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

3886. Cleveland Ward MOORE was born on 30 Jan 1888 in Dardenne, St. Charles Co., MO, died on 28 Jul 1967 in Miami, Dade Co., FL at age 79, and was buried in Jul 1967 in Evanston, Cook Co., IL, Memorial Park.

General Notes:
Cleveland Ward Moore

Problem: Where did he die? Miami, Dade Co., FL (CFA II, p. 379) or Evanston, IL (CFA II, p. 380).

OCCUPATION: Salesman

ORGANIZATIONS: Mason

HOBBIES: Liked reading history

EMIGRATION: Moved to Stutgard, AR 1905; St. Louis, [MO] 1908; Esterville, IA 1910; West Bend, IA 1916 (where he was Mayor); Evanston, IL 1926

Cleveland married Alta Medora CRATTY, daughter of Robert Irving CRATTY and Lovena Estelle CAONON, on 23 Jun 1915 in Armstrong, Emmet Co., IA. Alta was born on 22 Jul 1884 in Armstrong, Emmet Co., IA, died on 8 Dec 1945 in Evanston, Cook Co., IL at age 61, and was buried in Dec 1945 in Evanston, Cook Co., IL, Memorial Park.

General Notes:
Alta Medora Cratty

FATHER: Her father was curator of Botany at the University of Iowa, Ames, IA

OCCUPATION: Teacher of piano and voice

5796 M i. Robert Ward MOORE was born on 13 Apr 1917 in Estherville, Emmet Co., IA and died on 8 May 1917.

5797 F ii. Catherine Cratty MOORE was born on 31 Oct 1918 in West Bend, Palo Alto Co., IA.

5798 F iii. Patricia Estelle MOORE was born on 15 Apr 1920 in West Bend, Palo Alto Co., IA.

+ 5799 M iv. Paul Joseph MOORE was born on 5 Jun 1923 in West Bend, Palo Alto Co., IA.

3895. Cecil R. CROCKER was born on 26 Nov 1902 and died on 1 Jan 1955 in Junction City, Geary Co., KS at age 52.

General Notes:
Richard R. Crocker

RESEARCHER: Richard R. Crocker was interested in genealogy.

3900. Terrance Floyd CONGER was born on 18 Apr 1907 in Watonga, Blaine Co., OK and died in May 1987 at age 80.

General Notes:
Terrance Floyd Conger

AKA: Probably called, Floyd

DIVORCE: The marriage of Terrance Floyd Conger and Mary Cummings ended in divorce.

Terrance married Mary CUMMINGS, daughter of William E. CUMMINGS and Lucybelle HARDESTY, in 1924. Mary was born on 19 Sep 1906 in Drummond, Garfield Co., OK.

General Notes:
William Conger

AKA: Called, Bill

RESIDENCES-OCCUPATION: McAlester, OK for 21 years where he owned and operated, "Bomber Bill's" Citgo Station until he went to work for MEECO Marinas Inc. as a truck driver.

MILITARY: Served in the U.S. Navy during WWII

ORGANIZATIONS: Member of VFW, American Legion, McAlester, OK Chamber of Commerce

OBITUARY: His obituary didn't mention his half siblings.

Terrance next married Emma Viola MYERS, daughter of George Grout MYERS and Della PETERMAN, on 30 Jun 1929 in Garfield Co., OK. Emma was born on 7 Jul 1909 in Drummond, Garfield Co., OK.

General Notes:
Emma Viola Myers

SPOUSE: Emma Viola Myers was the 2nd wife of Terrance Floyd Conger.

+ 5804 F ii. Barbara Joyce CONGER was born on 1 Nov 1931 in Eva, Texas Co., OK.

+ 5805 M iii. Dennis Floyd CONGER was born on 20 Apr 1943 in Elkhart, Morton, KS.

+ 5806 F iv. Arletta Belle CONGER was born on 8 Apr 1943 in Texhoma, Texas Co., OK.

3901. Forrest Walter CONGER was born on 25 Jun 1903 in Primghar, O'Brien Co., IA and died on 17 Sep 1981 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha/Lincoln Co., SD at age 78.

General Notes:
Forrest Walter Conger

OCCUPATION: Manager of a paint and glass company

RESIDENCES: 2805 W. 28th; Sioux Falls, SD

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Forrest
Social Security #: 503-01-5099
SS# issued in: South Dakota
Birth date: Jun 25, 1903
Death date: Sep 1981
Residence code: South Dakota
ZIP Code of last known residence: 57105
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48092.136]

Forrest married Anna E. DITTMAN, daughter of Emil DITTMAN and Johanna WOLTER, on 20 Aug 1927 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD. Anna was born on 8 Jun 1898 in Emery, Hanson, SD and died in Dec 1981 at age 83.

General Notes:
Anna E. Dittman

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Anna
Social Security #: 503-62-2065
SS# issued in: South Dakota
Birth date: Jun 8, 1898
Death date: Dec 1981
Residence code: Washington
ZIP Code of last known residence: 99216
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Spokane, Washington
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48090.56]

+ 5807 M i. Robert James CONGER was born on 6 Oct 1934 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD.

+ 5808 M i. Leo Herbert WEIRUP was born on 25 Dec 1934 in Maquoketa, Jackson Co., IA.

+ 5809 M ii. Alvin Charles WEIRUP was born on 11 Apr 1939 in Maquoketa, Jackson Co., IA.

+ 5810 M iii. James Alan WEIRUP was born on 12 Mar 1944 in Delmar, Clinton Co., IA.

+ 5811 M i. John Michael STILLIONS was born on 6 Jul 1943 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, died on 22 May 1973 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA at age 29, and was buried in May 1973 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Cedar Memorial Cemetery.

3905. Mary Luella GLEASON was born on 11 Jul 1895 in Logansport, Cass Co., IN and died on 30 Dec 1982 at age 87.

General Notes:
Mary Luella Gleason

OCCUPATION: Worked in the statistical department of Ohio Farmers Insurance Company until retirement in 1960; moved to St. Charles, IL and worked for the Chamber of Commerce and Petmar Services.

Mary married Clair Frank BRAINARD, son of Frank Simmons BRAINARD and Clara M. WRIGHT, on 19 Jun 1921 in Le Roy, , OH. Clair was born on 25 Aug 1896 in Le Roy, , OH, died on 5 Dec 1926 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH at age 30, and was buried in Dec 1926 in Le Roy, , OH.

General Notes:
Clair Frank Brainard

BIRTH-DEATH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth and death take place?

+ 5812 M i. Jack Gleason BRAINARD was born on 9 Mar 1924 in Wadsworth, Medina Co., OH.

General Notes:
Walter Henry Conger

OCCUPATION: Owned a bottled gas plant

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Involved with hundreds of volunteer fire departments in New York State; good local civic citizen

General Notes:
Harlon Jack Conger

MILITARY: U.S.A.F. Captain during WWII

OCCUPATION: Business man

ORGANIZATIONS: Member of Masons and Rotary

HOBBIES: Golfing

RESIDENCES: 242 Dorwin Road; Syracuse, NY 13205

RECOLLECTIONS:
My dad [Harlon Henry Conger] was born in 1890 so was one of the young men taken up the the advent of the automobile. He became a mechanic at a very early age and soon had his own garage. I think it was about 1914 at Keeseville, NY. He later had more garages in more metropolitan cities such as Schenectady. He wasn't a good business man but he became widely known for his tool making ability.

Among the people he worked for was Thomas Edison. In 1917 he built an engine for Henry Ford. It was the first six cylinder motor in America and it was tested in 1918 with a car my dad built for Ford.

Ford, Edison, Stimety and Firestone took an Adirondack vacation in this car in 1918. My father drove the men all over the Adirondacks. Mr. Ford didn't want the engine but he sold the design to the Dodge family. So we Congers never drive Fords!

My mother taught in rural schools and never got more than $4 a day -- and sometimes a lot less. Her family were Finneys and they apparently were merchants for century after century.

My grandfather, Earl Allan Conger, 1856, was a mountain man that my mother thought was lazy. He was fire warden for a PA-Co. ... moonshine moutain for a great many years. He loved to hunt and supplied the road crews and line men for the first power lines in [the] mountains with deer meat.

His big farm was at Port Kent on Lake Champlain. Teams of oxen and horses drew hugh loads of logs across the lake to Burlington, VT on winter ice. It was a trip of thirteen miles. My grandpa, being a mountain man, was a great story teller too.

My younger brother, Robert, died at the age of 59. He was a tool maker and mechanic. He had a good service record in World War II.

My brother, Walter, owned a bottled gas plant which, incidentally, my dad invented the regulator for in the 1930's. Walter was responsible for hundreds of volunteer fire departments in New York State and is a good local civic citizen.

My older sister, Vera, had a son who died and a daughter who has a large family. Vera worked at many things and was a baker for the state of New York. She is just one fine person.

My sister, Dorothy, had one son and is now a retired school teacher. She is another of what I perceive to be a Conger trait; steadfast citizen, more Republican than Democrat; more Dutch Reformed Church than Catholic.

Looking back at Conger families is looking back at America being built into a great nation. The great many steadfast citizens are truly the building blocks. Each one is adding a little to each community in which they lived. None of them is taking away anything but each is leaving a piece of themselves.

The world is changing, but your pulling the floating and scattered families together may be the greatest contribution of all!

Sometimes when one looks at an old and lonesome graveyard, we say, "Look at all the forgotten people." Well, we can just look over at the nice hospitals, the town hall, the school and the business community and "then" you know that only these dead ancestors did this by staying in the community until they died.
(Written by Harlon Jack Conger, b. 1921, sometime after Mar 1981 - The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, 108-109 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Harlon married Priscilla M. ALDEN, daughter of John Henry ALDEN and Margaret WOLFORD, on 19 Aug 1944 in Albany, Albany Co., NY. Priscilla was born on 24 May 1924 in Kinderhook, Columbia Co., NY.

General Notes:
Priscilla M. Alden

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: "Excellent wife, mother"

HOBBIES: Working in clay

+ 5818 M i. Richard Allen CONGER was born on 27 Mar 1947 in Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY.

+ 5819 M ii. Harlon Jack CONGER Jr. was born on 29 Dec 1950 and died on 8 Jan 2011 in Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY at age 60.

General Notes:
Robert E. A. Conger

MILITARY: Good service record in WWII

OCCUPATION: tool maker and mechanic

SSN: Could this be the SSDI record of Robert E.A. Conger?
Individual: Conger, Robert
Social Security #: 060-18-1053
Issued in: New York
Birth date: Jun 22, 1922
Death date: Feb 1982
Residence code: New York
ZIP Code of last known residence: 12303
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Schenectady, New York
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.72]

3924. Marvin Lee CONGER was born on 24 Jun 1894 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, died on 26 Aug 1967 in Orosi, Tulare Co., CA at age 73, and was buried in Aug 1967 in Sultana, Tulare Co., CA, Smith Mountain.

General Notes:
Marvin Lee Conger

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 372

OCCUPATION: Postman

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Marvin
Social Security #: 560-05-3963
Issued in: California
Birth date: Jun 24, 1894
Death date: Aug 1967
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 93647
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Orosi, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54151.167]

Marvin married Mary Estelle PEACOCK. Mary was born in Jun 1901 in Virginia, died in Sep 1946 in Orosi, Tulare Co., CA at age 45, and was buried in Sep 1946 in Sultana, Tulare Co., CA, Smith Mountain.

5823 F i. Mary Kathryn CONGER was born on 26 Jul 1920 in Orosi, Tulare Co., CA.

5824 F ii. Dorothy May CONGER was born on 13 Feb 1925 in Orosi, Tulare Co., CA.

+ 5825 M iii. Marvin Le_Roy CONGER was born on 4 Jul 1929 in Orosi, Tulare Co., CA and died on 4 Sep 1979 in Dinuba, Canada at age 50.

5826 F iv. Margaret Estelle CONGER was born on 6 Feb 1933 in Orosi, Tulare Co., CA.

3932. Velma Lula RUSSELL was born on 23 Dec 1905 in Stanton, Martin Co., TX, died on 21 Sep 1986 in Fredonia, Wilson Co., KS at age 80, and was buried in Sep 1986 in Fredonia, Wilson Co., KS, Fredonia City Cemetery.

General Notes:
Velva Lula Russell

AKA: Probably called, Lula

EDUCATION: Attended high school by horse and buggy

OCCUPATION: Farm wife, home maker, sometimes practical nurse, wartime expert mechanic for Oklahoma Railway Company, was a Bank Note Co., employee.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 444 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Velma married Gilbert VAUGHN, son of Thomas Jefferson VAUGHN and Louisa Jane ALLEN, on 28 Jul 1924 in Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK. Gilbert was born on 14 Feb 1892 in Ellington, Reynolds Co., MO and died on 22 Sep 1949 in Seminole, Seminole Co., OK at age 57.

General Notes:
Gilbert Vaughn

BIOGRAPHY: The parents of Gilbert Vaughn died when he was 14. He and his 10 year old brother worked for a hub mill making barrel staves to support 4 younger brothers and sisters.

He got his education by correspondence courses and was employed as an engineer for 31 years with Sinclair Oil Company in Oklahoma.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 444 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 5827 F i. Vivian Maxine VAUGHN was born on 23 Jan 1927 in Okmulgee Co., OK.

5828 M ii. Marvin Jack VAUGHN was born on 6 May 1932 in Hominy, Osage Co., OK.

3940. Cleo Rosalie NUNN was born on 9 Nov 1912 in Lovington, Lea Co., NM and died on 24 Aug 1939 at age 26.

General Notes:
Cleo Rosalie Nunn

DEATH: On 24 Aug 1939, Ruby Boyington and her sister, Cleon Koen, and Cleo's two daughters were killed in a car accident caused by a drunk truck driver. Also killed was Candy O'Neal, uncle of Dora Emaline (O'Neal) Nunn.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 386 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

James married Wilma FLOWERDEW. Wilma was born in 1923 and died in 1998 at age 75.

General Notes:
Unknown Shake

RESIDENCES: Mrs. Jack Kinn, 640 Glenview Avenue; Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 523 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

3946. Dorothy DREW was born on 10 Mar 1911 in Jonathan CreekTwp., Moultrie Co., IL.

Dorothy married George WEAVER on 5 Apr 1930 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL.

Charles married Mildred FRAGALA on 30 Mar 1940. Mildred was born on 20 Aug 1916 in Cook Co., IL.

Berniece married Jack MATHESON on 23 Mar 1946. Jack died on 21 Mar 1949 and was buried in Mar 1949 in Moultrie Co., IL, Green Hill Cemetery.

5840 F i. Renee CALLOW was born on 31 Dec 1953, died in May 1964 at age 10, and was buried in May 1964 in Moultrie Co., IL, Green Hill Cemetery.

3954. Edward Howard DREW was born on 29 Dec 1918 in Sullivan, Moultrie Co., IL, died on 28 Dec 1977 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL at age 58, and was buried in Dec 1977 in Graceland Cemetery.

Edward married Emma Jean PRITCHETT, daughter of James W. PRITCHETT and Agnes AVERITT, on 15 Feb 1941 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL. Emma was born on 22 Dec 1920 in Niantic, Macon Co., IL.

General Notes: AKA: "Pritchard, also spelled, Pritchett," CFA II, p. 298

OCCUPATION: Apartment manager

5844 M i. Steven Edward DREW was born on 28 Aug 1942 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.

+ 5845 M ii. Douglas Lynn DREW was born on 14 Feb 1944 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.

5846 M iii. Dennis James DREW was born on 11 Sep 1947 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL and died on 28 Apr 1970 at age 22.

General Notes:
Dennis James Drew

MILITARY-DEATH: Killed in the U.S. Army on 28 Apr 1970 (CFA II, p. 298)

5847 F iv. Diane Elizabeth DREW was born on 21 Feb 1949 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.

5848 F v. Janis Jean DREW was born on 28 Aug 1959 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.

5849 M vi. James Allan DREW was born on 21 Aug 1960 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL and died on 23 Dec 1960.

Donald married Beverly Joyce BROOKS, daughter of Charles W. BROOKS and Sibyl UNKNOWN, on 19 Aug 1962 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL. Beverly was born on 2 Nov 1932 in Champaign, Champaign Co., IL.

5851 M ii. Todd Rustin DREW was born on 28 Dec 1964 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.

5852 F iii. Shelly Jo DREW was born on 6 Jan 1968 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.

General Notes:
Orris Raymond Drew

OCCUPATION: Farmer

MILITARY: Served in the U.S.A.F.

RESIDENCES: Welikitt Farm, RFD 2, Sullivan, IL 61951

Orris married Athelene D. BOLINGER, daughter of John William Ambrose BOLINGER and O. Kate FORRESTER, on 2 May 1952 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Athelene was born on 9 Jun 1930 in Blount Co., TN.

William married Helen STAYOFF on 18 Sep 1937 in St. Louis, , MO. Helen was born on 14 Jan 1920.

5855 F i. Peggy Lynn BEHEN was born on 5 Feb 1954 in St. Charles, St. Charles Co., MO.

5856 F ii. Gina Urene BEHEN was born on 8 Dec 1955 in St. Charles, St. Charles Co., MO.

Clifford married Loretta Rose WHITELY on 20 Oct 1940 in Moultrie Co., IL. Loretta was born on 9 Oct 1919 in Coles, Moultrie/Coles Co., IL.

+ 5857 M i. Harvey Raymond BEALS was born on 20 Oct 1942 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.

+ 5858 F ii. Dixie Dianne BEALS was born on 1 Mar 1946 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.

Willard married Kathryn Louise RUDANOVICH, daughter of Ben RUDANOVICH and Gladys SUTTON, on 10 Oct 1943 in Sullivan, Moultrie Co., IL. Kathryn was born on 10 Aug 1925 in Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL.

+ 5859 M i. Stanley Roger BEALS was born on 29 May 1946 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.

Kenneth next married Ruth Aleen NEWLAN, daughter of Alvin Lesley NEWLAN and Lola LORAL, on 26 Dec 1957. Ruth was born on 30 Jun 1935 in Lovington, Moultrie Co., IL.

General Notes:
Ruth Aleen Newlan

MARRIAGE: She was first married to Lloyd Titus.

5862 F i. Barbara Irene BEALS was born on 3 Dec 1958 in Caribou, Aroostook Co., ME.

5863 M ii. Robert Leslie BEALS was born on 1 Sep 1960 in Mattoon, Coles Co., IL.

General Notes:
Ruth Irene Lucas

HOBBIES: Button collector and judge

OCCUPATION: Vice president and secretary of husband's company, William's
Packaging Company

EDUCATION: Attended Indiana Central Business College

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Deaconess of E. 91st Christian Church

ORGANIZATIONS: Past Matron O.E.S., P.Gr. Rep to VA & D.Deputy O.E.S.

Ruth married James Russell WILLIAMS, son of Earl WILLIAMS and Gertrude Ann TAYLOR, on 25 Jul 1940 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. James was born on 10 May 1910 in Greencastle, Putnam Co., IN and died on 31 Dec 1985 in Michigan at age 75.

General Notes:
James Russell Williams

AKA: Probably called, Russell

DEATH: At Central Michigan Hospital

OCCUPATION: Manufactured and distributed gears for PT boats

ORGANIZATIONS: Past Master of Masonic Lodge - Scottish Rite - Shrine - York Rite

5864 F i. Jane Ann WILLIAMS was born on 8 Apr 1941 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

5865 F ii. Martha Susan WILLIAMS was born on 23 Sep 1943 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

5866 M iii. James Russell WILLIAMS Jr. was born on 31 Oct 1946 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

General Notes:
James Russell Williams, Jr.

DIVORCE: The marriage of James and Wanda Williams ended in divorce in 1978.

5867 M iv. Albert Neil WILLIAMS was born on 22 Nov 1950 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

5868 F v. Rebecca Catheryn WILLIAMS was born on 15 Sep 1960 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

Leona married Elrick H. SKIDMORE, son of Ira Van SKIDMORE and Dovie Alta FOY, on 5 Dec 1927 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN. Elrick was born on 13 Aug 1908 in Belington, Barbour Co., WV, died on 29 Oct 1952 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN at age 44, and was buried in Oct 1952 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elrick H. Skidmore

DIVORCE: The marriage of Elrick H. Skidmore and Leona May Hoover ended in
divorce.

General Notes: NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage to Leona May Hoover.

General Notes:
Hulen Conger

OCCUPATION: Aircraft mechanic with Continental Airlines

Hulen married Thi Thio TRAN, daughter of Huu Hach TRAN and Thi Mui CU, on 19 Nov 1972. Thi was born on 9 Oct 1937 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Gary married Heleene Ann DAHME, daughter of Eugene Ellsworth DAHME and Shirley Ann LATURNO, on 6 Feb 1971 in Buckley, Pierce Co., WA. Heleene was born on 16 Mar 1947 in Aberdeen, Brown Co., SD.

5875 M i. Blair Duane CONGER was born on 23 Oct 1975 in Burien, King Co., WA.

General Notes:
Newton Guy Lockwood

MILITARY: U.S. Navy for 20 years

OCCUPATION: Merchant Marine

Newton married Akiko GOTO, daughter of Yoshitaro GOTO and Umeyo HINE, on 16 Apr 1962 in Yokohama, Japan. Akiko was born on 5 Dec 1930 in Akita-Ken, Japan.

5877 F ii. Dora Umeyo LOCKWOOD was born on 17 Mar 1968 in Corydon, Harrison Co., IN.

Belva married Ralph Wilmer CATO, son of Lemuel Washington CATO and Arzilia Ann Mc_KINNEY, on 6 Apr 1946 in Francisco, Gibson Co., IN. Ralph was born on 28 Sep 1920 in Spurgeon, Pike Co., IN.

+ 5878 M i. Lemuel Joy CATO was born on 14 Dec 1946 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

5879 F ii. Judy Mae CATO was born on 7 Jul 1949 in Oakland City, Gibson Co., IN.

General Notes:
Judy Mae Cato

EDUCATION: Ph.D. from University of Virginia.

NEVER_MARRIED: Never married.

+ 5880 F iii. Rebecca Ann CATO was born on 14 Jul 1951 in Oakland City, Gibson Co., IN.

3997. David Dee LOCKWOOD was born on 12 Nov 1931 in Francisco, Gibson Co., IN, died on 27 Nov 1978 in Greenville, Hunt Co., TX at age 47, and was buried in Nov 1978 in Greenville, Hunt Co., TX.

General Notes:
David D. Lockwood

NAME: Named David Dee Lockwood by his mother. Everyone thought his name was
David Dow Lockwood, which name he used. When he went into the Navy in 1950 he
needed a birth certificate and one was issued on which the name listed, was
David Dee Lockwood.

RELATIONSHIP: David Dee and Daniel Bruce Lockwood were twins.

EDUCATION-OCCUPATION: Electrical Engineer, graduated from Texas Tech University

MILITARY: Served in the Navy starting in July 1950

MARRIAGE: He was married twice -- both wives also married twice. He adopted the
two children that each wife brought to the marriage.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 365 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

DEATH: David Lockwood died from an accidental gunshot wound through his
abdomen, while he was at home alone. He was a teacher on gun safety.

SSN:
Individual: Lockwood, David
Social Security #: 317-28-3926
SS# issued in: Indiana
Birth date: Nov 12, 1931
Death date: Nov 1978
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 9, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.144583.175]

General Notes:
Velda Stanley

SPOUSE: Velda Stanley was first married to a Mr. Myrick.

5881 M i. Ricky LOCKWOOD was born about 1952 and died about 1990 about age 38.

General Notes:
Ricky Lockwood

ADOPTION: Born Ricky Myrick he was adopted by David Lockwood.

DEATH: Died of melanoma at the age of Abt. 38

General Notes:
Gary Lockwood

ADOPTION: Born Gary Myrick he was adopted by David Lockwood.

David next married Betty ALLEN about 31 Dec 1976. Betty was born about 1947 in Texas.

General Notes:
Betty Allen

SPOUSE: Betty Allen was the 2nd wife of David Lockwood.

General Notes:
Rodna Lockwood

ADOPTION: Rodna was a child of her mother's previous marriage. She was adopted by David Lockwood.

General Notes:
Angie Lockwood

ADOPTION: Angie was a child of her mother's previous marriage. She was adopted by David Lockwood.

General Notes:
Daniel Bruce Lockwood

RELATIONSHIP: David Dee and Daniel Bruce Lockwood were twins.

RESEARCHER: Daniel Bruce Lockwood was interested in genealogy and shared
information.

MILITARY: U.S. Army Medic for 3 years

EDUCATION: B.A. from Indiana State, 1953; M.A. in Zoology from Indiana
University, 1962

OCCUPATION: Teacher

BIRTH: Birth Certificate
Daniel Bruce and David Dee Lockwood do not have birth certificates. Gibson
County, Indiana has no record of either of their births. The Health Department
of the State of Indiana at Indianapolis has the following. Daniel David Dee
Lockwood b. 12 Nov. 1931 at Francisco in Gibson County, the child of Guy O. and
Dora Mae (Swartz) Lockwood. They also have a birth certificate for Harold Lee
Lockwood b. 12 Nov. 1931 at Francisco in Gibson County the child of Guy O.
Lockwood and Dora Mae (Swartz) Lockwood. Such a person was never born.

Before my mother died, my twin told me, that she told him that his middle name
was Dee and not Dow. My mother thought that my dad wanted him named after Dow
Parkinson, a relative, and sort of a shady character. When, the doctor came by
and asked for his name she said, "David Dee" and she never told my dad nor
anyone else. Therefore, my twin went by the name of David Dow.

When David went into the Navy in July 1950 and had to have a birth certificate
the State sent him one with his name David Dee Lockwood. I never found this out
until Aug. of 1978.

I also sent a letter to the State asking for a copy of the birth certificate
for Daniel Bruce Lockwood and they sent me one. Why the state did this is
something I can't understand because they had no birth certificate for either
of us.

In 1995 while at the annex in Princeton, Indiana doing genealogy I saw a sign
which said, "Birth Certificate $3. I decided to get a copy of my twin brother's
certificate and this is when I found they had no record. The lady immediately
called the State and that is when we were told that the birth certificates were
as indicated above. Each department had to call a supervisor until we were
talking to the head "honcho" at the State level. The lady told him that Daniel
Bruce Lockwood b. 12 Nov. 1931 at Francisco, IN, the son of Guy O. and Dora Mae
(Swartz) Lockwood, was standing in front of her.

Well, he wanted to speak to me. I identified myself and told him that I had
been issued a birth certificate in 1950 by the State which he found
incomprehensible. He wanted me to go to all kinds of trouble to get the birth
certificates in Indianapolis changed. I refused. I told him that I had a Social
Security card (original); a high school diploma, a diploma from Indiana State;
a diploma from Indiana University; a discharge from the U.S. Army; Veteran's
insurance policy from the government; driver's license; retirement papers from
the State of Michigan; Income tax records; a passport issued by the passport
office; marriage certificate; a will; living trust; deeds; and a birth
certificate with the seal of the State of Indiana as proof who I was. If he
wanted to change it and make a birth certificate it would be O.K. with me. He
said, "That couldn't be done." I said, does the Board of Health lose birth
certificates? He said, "No", which I responded then they must make them up
whenever they want to since I have one. They weren't very happy with me. But,
why should I pay money to get them to make me a birth certificate?

Later, I wrote and got a copy of Harold Lee Lockwood's birth certificate - a
person who never existed. And, last year I tried to get a birth certificate for
me and was told that no such person existed.

If I known about Harold Lee years ago I could have taken out an insurance
policy on his life for few million and then have him disappear. All, I would
have had to do back in 1950 is get his birth certificate; a social security
card; work a few places during the summer using his name showing that he paid
in to the F.I.C.A. Get a passport and go on a cruise except it would be me -
pay a ship pilot to pick me up as I jump overboard and collect the millions. I
wouldn't have done it but believe it would have worked. Now, I am writing a
story about such an episode.
(Written by Daniel Bruce Lockwood, March 2000)

Daniel married Nancy Sue FRY, daughter of John Herbert FRY and Marjorie JONES, on 18 Aug 1961 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., MI. Nancy was born on 1 May 1938 in Bellefontaine, Logan Co., OH.

5885 M i. Tamara Kay LOCKWOOD was born on 16 Nov 1963 in Mount Clemens, Macomb Co., MI.

Tamara married Denis Scott Mc_CUBBIN, daughter of Robert Matthew Mc_CUBBIN and Lillian Ruth TUNIS, on 21 Jul 1984 in Mount Clemens, Macomb Co., MI. Denis was born on 22 Jun 1961 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Mary married Gettis L. DICKSON, son of Norman DICKSON and Effie LEMOND, on 5 Oct 1946.

4003. Emma Mae HOUPT was born on 26 Nov 1929 in Pike Co., IN, died on 18 Mar 1982 at age 52, and was buried in Mar 1982 in Pendleton, Madison Co., IN, Gravel Lawn Cemetery.

Emma married Calvin H. REICHENBACH, son of Carl REICHENBACH and Mildred Mc_KINSEY,.

Nila married Jack Martin HART, son of Jesse Martin HART and Estella DAVIS, on 10 Sep 1950 in Otwell, Pike Co., IN. Jack was born on 25 Dec 1931 in Champaign Co., IL.

5892 F i. Catherine Sue HART was born on 25 Jan 1954 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN.

General Notes:
Catherine Sue Hart

AKA: Called, Cathy.

RESEARCHER: Catherine Conrad was interested in genealogy. She shared information about the Cunningham / McAtee family.

Catherine married Larry Jo CONRAD, son of Charles CONRAD and Wilma WILKERSON, on 5 Nov 1994 in Camp Atterbury, Johnson Co., IN. Larry was born on 4 Aug 1945 in New Albany, Floyd Co., IN, died on 26 Jul 1999 in Greenfield, Hancock Co., IN at age 53, and was buried in Jul 1999 in Greenville, Floyd Co., IN, Greenlawn Cemetery.

+ 5893 M ii. John Martin HART was born on 24 Feb 1956 in Fort Eustis, Newport News Co., VA.

General Notes:
Willett Douglas Kirkpatrick

MILITARY: U.S. Army, 11th Airborne Division

EDUCATION: B.S. from Western Kentucky University; M.S. from University of Tennessee at Knoxville

OCCUPATION: Trucking executive

HOBBIES: Wookworking, family history [genealogy?]

General Notes:
Lois E. Crittenden

SPOUSE: Lois E. Crittenden was the 2nd spouse of Willett Douglas Kirkpatrick.

5896 M i. Emmett Kevan KIRKPATRICK was born on 7 Sep 1965 in Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY.

Willett next married Betty RICHARDS, daughter of Albert David RICHARDS and Mary Elizabeth MANNING, on 1 Jun 1964. Betty was born on 16 Oct 1936 in Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY.

5897 F i. Stella Elizabeth KIRKPATRICK was born on 1 Feb 1956 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.

5898 F ii. Kerry Eileen KIRKPATRICK was born on 9 Mar 1956 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.

General Notes:
Kerry Eileen Kirkpatrick

ADOPTION: Kerry Eileen Kirkpatrick was adopted.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 354 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

5899 F iii. Joann KIRKPATRICK was born on 3 Jun 1958 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.

5900 M iv. Michael Kelly KIRKPATRICK was born on 27 Sep 1963 in Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY.

5901 F i. Barbara Ann HARRIS was born on 24 Sep 1958 in Alton, Madison Co., IL.

General Notes:
Richard Henry Harris

HOBBIES: Enjoys watching basketball on television

ORGANIZATIONS: Member IPMA Printing Club

OCCUPATION: A "workaholic" who loves the printing business; works for National Cotton Council; has his own printing company on the side

RESIDENCES: Memphis, TN

Richard married Rebecca Ora WILLIAMS, daughter of Thomas Hugh WILLIAMS and Lillie Hamlin IRBY, on 10 Apr 1954 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Rebecca was born on 23 Apr 1934 in Arlington, Shelby Co., TN.

General Notes:
Rebecca Ora Williams

HOBBIES: Likes to do embroidery, quilt, watch sports on TV

RESEARCHER: Genealogy nut the past 7 years and published a book on the Williams family.

ORGANIZATIONS: Member of the DAR

+ 5902 F i. Deborah Rebecca HARRIS was born on 11 Jul 1955 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.

5903 M ii. Richard Steven HARRIS was born on 31 Jul 1961 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.

5904 M i. Michael Eugene HARRIS was born on 20 Feb 1964 in Godfrey, Madison Co., IL.

5905 M ii. Gregory Paul HARRIS was born on 24 Jan 1966 in Godfrey, Madison Co., IL.

General Notes:
Grace Evelyn Laden

HOBBIES: Likes church work, genealogy, photography, quilting, house plants

Grace married Travis Milton ROGERS, son of William Milton ROGERS and Mary Salena FLEMING, on 18 Aug 1943 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. Travis was born on 19 Oct 1918 in Alto, Cherokee Co., TX.

General Notes:
Travis Milton Rogers

MILITARY: Retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1962

OCCUPATION: After military service, police dispatcher

HOBBIES: Accomplished photographer

+ 5906 F i. Kaye Donna ROGERS was born on 31 Jul 1944 in Pittsburg, Camp, TX.

5908 M iii. Gary Wayne ROGERS was born on 18 Mar 1947 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

General Notes:
Carl Jett, Jr.

OCCUPATION-DEATH: Carl Jett was a policeman. He died of a gunshot wound.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 71 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
Richard Clyde Conger

OCCUPATION: Apple farmer and Industrial Arts Teacher at Sebastopol, CA high school.

Richard married Ann Elizabeth BOSSHARDT on 9 Aug 1968. Ann was born on 7 Jan 1947 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.

5911 M i. Timothy Richard CONGER was born on 7 Jun 1972 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA.

5912 M ii. Jeffrey John CONGER was born on 5 May 1974 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA.

General Notes:
Margaret Anette Conger

Problem: Was her middle name, Anette or Annette? Both listed in CFA II.

General Notes:
Thomas Oliver Cavala

OCCUPATION: Thomas and Pam Conger have an Italian restaurant called, "Mama Mias" in Sacramento, CA.

4041. Mildred Genevieve HARDIN was born on 31 May 1897 in Nevada, Story Co., IA, died on 28 Oct 1985 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA at age 88, and was buried in Oct 1985 in Riverside Cemetery.

Mildred married Ray Martin Boyd REIMER, son of Christian F. REIMER and Emily HOPPE, on 6 Sep 1916 in Nevada, Story Co., IA. Ray was born on 30 Dec 1894 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, died on 6 Jun 1960 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA at age 65, and was buried in Jun 1960 in Riverside Cemetery.

+ 5918 M i. Charles Frederick REIMER was born on 17 Aug 1917 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA.

5919 F ii. Rachel Genevieve REIMER was born on 10 Mar 1923 in Nevada, Story Co., IA.

Chrisman married Arlene Margaret ACKERMAN on 3 Aug 1952. Arlene was born on 3 Apr 1928 in Oneida and died on 20 Jul 1990 in Lebo, Coffey Co., KS at age 62.

4054. Lewis Lee FAGAN was born on 31 Jan 1902 in Deport, Lamar/Red River Co., TX and died on 9 Apr 1976 in Houston, Harris Co., TX at age 74.

Lewis married Nona Eola BOOKER, daughter of John Whitfield BOOKER and Serena Jane MAYFIELD, on 27 May 1922 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. Nona was born on 22 Mar 1899 in Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX and died on 2 Jun 1978 in Nacagdoches, Nacagdoches Co., TX at age 79.

+ 5926 F i. Betty Jane FAGAN was born on 10 Mar 1923 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.

4058. Mary Geraldine COLE was born on 12 Jul 1911 in Ida, Grayson Co., TX and died on 29 Feb 1988 at age 76.

Mary married Oliver Lee RADFORD, son of Oliver Cowan RADFORD and Lena Camilla PEACOCK,. Oliver was born on 17 Feb 1905 in East Point, Fulton Co., GA, died on 20 Nov 1972 in Mobile, Mobile Co., AL at age 67, and was buried in Nov 1972 in Pine Crest Cemetery.

General Notes:
Oliver Lee Radford

OCCUPATION: Salesman

MARRIAGE-PROBLEM: Was the marriage date, 11 Nov 1924 at an unspecified location as listed on page 282 of CFA II or on 8 Sep 1927 at Haskell, TX as listed on p. 399 of CFA II?

5927 F i. Mryl Geraldine RADFORD was born on 20 Aug 1929 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA.

5928 M ii. Oliver Lee RADFORD was born on 2 Mar 1932 and died on 18 Mar 1977 at age 45.

General Notes:
John MacClannahan

SPOUSE: John MacClannahan was the 2nd spouse of Mary Geraldine Biles.

General Notes:
Gloria Jean Wilson

RESIDENCES: Old Hickory, TN

RESEARCHER: Supplied information about the Biles family. Hobby is genealogy.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 260 & 266 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Librarian

EDUCATION: Masters Degree from Peabody

Gloria married Jack Dean BROWN, son of Hubert Carlton BROWN and Mary Gladys DEAN, on 28 May 1954 in Old Hickory, Davidson Co., TN. Jack was born on 3 Feb 1924 in Dickson, Dickson Co., TN.

General Notes:
Jack Dean Brown

RESIDENCES: 208 Hurst Drive; Old Hickory, TN 37138

EDUCATION: Master Degree from Peabody

OCCUPATION: Owner of a trucking business

HOBBIES: golf

5930 M i. Marshall Wilson BROWN was born on 13 Aug 1968 in Atlanta, Fulton/De Kalb Co., GA.

4084. Beulah Anne TODD was born on 17 Nov 1917 in Collyer, Trego Co., KS, died on 4 Dec 1982 in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS at age 65, and was buried on 7 Dec 1982 in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Mt. Hope Cemetery.

General Notes:
Beulah Anne Todd

BIRTH: 17 Nov 1917, near Collyer, Trego Co., KS

OCCUPATION: telephone operator; receptionist;

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Girl Scout Council

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

Beulah married Earle Elwood WILKINSON, son of Claude WILKINSON and Stella DOTY, on 3 May 1942 in Gove Co., KS. Earle was born on 21 Oct 1917.

General Notes:
Earle Elwood Wilkinson

MARRIAGE: 3 May 1942, to Beulah Todd at the home of the bride's parents in Gove Co., KS

OCCUPATION: Bridge Eng.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

MARRIAGE: He was also married to Vivian Mackey, it is not known which marriage was his first.

5931 F i. Beulah Mae WILKINSON was born on 15 Mar 1944 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS, died on 16 Mar 1944 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS, and was buried on 17 Mar 1944 in Quinter, Gove Co., KS, Quinter Cemetery.

General Notes:
Beulah Mae Wilkinson

BIRTH-DEATH: b. 15 Mar 1944, d. 16 Mar 1994 at St. Anthony Hospital, Hays, Ellis Co., KS. Weight: 2 lb. 6 oz

5932 F ii. Marilyn Gayle WILKINSON was born on 12 Dec 1946 in Manhattan, Riley Co., KS.

Marilyn married Richard ANTONETTI on 2 Jun 1984 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

5933 F iii. Kathleen Anne WILKINSON was born on 14 Nov 1947 in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.

Kathleen married Michael Ray BEARD on 18 Feb 1978 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

5934 F iv. Patricia Kay WILKINSON was born on 7 Jan 1954 in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.

General Notes:
Harry Elwin Todd

BIRTH: 25 Nov 1920, at the farm home in Gove Co., KS

RESIDENCES: KS; GA; Ill; Japan; Fa; Germany; N.C.; Idaho

Harry married Dorothy Mae BROWNING on 5 Apr 1942 in Manhattan, Riley Co., KS. Dorothy was born on 12 Jan.

5935 F i. Charlotte Diane TODD was born on 28 Mar 1945 in Garnett, Anderson Co., KS.

5936 M ii. Douglas Elwin TODD was born on 16 May 1948 in Fort Sheridan, Lake Co., IL.

General Notes: Weight: 6 lb. 15 oz.

DIVORCE: The marriage of Douglas Elwin and Mary Ruth Todd ended in divorce.

Douglas married Sherril Ann MILLS on 21 Feb 1976 in Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., ID.

5937 M iii. Gerald Wayne TODD was born on 14 Nov 1954 in Fort Monroe, Hampton Co., VA.

Gerald married Catrena D. BAYSINGER on 14 Oct 1978 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

General Notes:
Ida Mae Todd

BIRTH: 7 Jun 1923 at farm home, near Collyer, Gove Co., KS. At the time of Ida Mae's birth the family mailing address was Collyer, KS. They lived 1/2 mile into Gove Co., KS. Several years after she was born, their mail route was changed to Quinter, KS. Their home was located 1/2 mile between the Collyer and the Quinter mail routes.

CHRISTENING: Ida Mae Todd was baptised at the Banner Methodist Church in Trego Co., KS by the Rev. W.E. Scott.

RESEARCHER:
Chrissie and Ida Mae Drommer were very interested in family history and genealogy. They supplied their family group sheets on the Henthorn family to the Henthorn/Bolerjack work.

RELATIONSHIP: Ida May Todd was a descendant of John Belconger, thought by Conger researchers to be the first Conger in America. She shared information about her Conger ancestors with the Henthorn / Bolerjack project.

Ida married Chrissie George DROMMER, son of George Volney DROMMER and Jettie May HENTHORN, on 6 Nov 1949 in Norton, Norton Co., KS. Chrissie was born on 25 Dec 1916 in Norton, Norton Co., KS.

General Notes:
Chrissie George Drommer

RESIDENCES: Chrissie Drommer lived at: 1118 N. 2nd Avenue; Norton, KS 67654-1147 as of May 1993.

RESEARCHER:
Chrissie and Ida Mae Drommer were very interested in family history and genealogy. They supplied their family group sheets on the Henthorn family to the Henthorn/Bolerjack work.

PUBLIC_SERVICE:
As of 1994, Chrissie was serving on three Rural Electric Boards. In Feb. of 1994 the Drommers attended the National Rural Electric Convention in New Orleans.

ANNIVERSARY:
In Nov 1994 the Chrissie and Ida Mae Drommer celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. On Saturday night, November 5th there was a small dinner party. On Sunday the 6th (the wedding day + 45 years) they had an open house at their church during the afternoon. Their daughter Susan and her husband John and their 3 daughters were in attendance.

COMMENT: Chrissie Drommer had surgery to replace his left hip on 22 Dec 1995. By 24 Jan 1996 he was using crutches and driving again. Chrissie rented his farm land. He continued to be active in the work of the REC (rural electric).

+ 5938 F i. Susan Diane DROMMER was born on 3 Feb 1952 in Norton, Norton Co., KS.

5939 M ii. Steven Todd DROMMER was born on 15 Dec 1956 in Norton, Norton Co., KS, died on 23 Apr 1976 in Norton, Norton Co., KS at age 19, and was buried on 26 Apr 1976 in Norton, Norton Co., KS, Norton Cemetery.

General Notes:
Steven Todd Drommer

OBITUARY: NCHS Senior Dies in One-Car Accident
The Norton community was shocked today [Friday, April 23, 1976] to learn of the death of Steven Todd Drommer, 19, rural Norton, [KS] as the result of a one-car automobile accident south of Norton early this morning.

Steve was fatally injured when the 1974 Chevy Nova he was driving left U.S. Highway 283 about 1.5 miles south of Norton. The Highway Patrol estimated the time of the accident at 2 a.m.

He was alson at the time of the accident which occurred as he drove north toward Norton. His car apparently went out of control and ran off the highway on the west side, overturned several times and came to rest on its top in the west ditch. Steve was thrown from the vehicle. The car was demolished in the crash.

Funeral services will be held Monday, April 26, 2 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church at Norton. Memorials have been established to the Youth Involvement Trust Fund of the United Northwest Federal Credit Union to be used for scholarships for seniors and to Cancer Research.

Friends may call at the Enfield-Eckhart Funeral Home, Norton, from 7 p.m. Saturday evening until service time.

Steven was born Dec. 15, 1956 at Norton, the son of Chrissie and Ida Mae Todd Drommer, and lived his entire life on the family farm seven miles northeast of Norton. He attended the Norton grade school and was currently a senior at Norton Community High School.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church at Norton, the Future Farmers of America, the Busy Jayhawkers 4-H club, a member of the Youth Board of the United Northwest Federal Credit Union, and planned to be a farmer and stockman.

He is survived by his parents, of the home, and a sister, Susan and her husband, John Snodderley, Peoria, Ill.

He was predeceased by his grandparents, George and Jettie Drommer and Harry and Pearl Todd.

Steve was an outstanding student at NCHS and was a leader in the Norton Future Farmers of America chapter where he was presently serving as sentinel. He was to have received the District Proficiency award at the Banquet on May 8 and was to receive the State Farmer Degree, which is awarded to the top two percent of the FFA members in the state, on May 29.

His advisor, Bob Broeckelman, told the Telegram that he was active in many phases of judging, such as livestock, poultry, dairy, dairy products and crops and other FFA activities. "He was a good kid and always thoughtful of others," said Broeckelman.
(Source: Telegram, Norton, Kansas, Friday, 23 Apr 1976, includes photo of Steven and of the 1974 Nova)

Casketbearers were: Vic Goeken, Myron Kindall, Dan Hazlett, Lynn Harper, Tim Schulze, and Von Fahrenbruch. Interments was at the Norton Cemetery in Norton, Kansas.

4087. Ernest Marion TODD was born on 25 Jan 1930 in Quinter, Gove Co., KS, died on 6 Apr 1989 in Hannibal, Ralls Co., MO at age 59, and was buried on 12 Apr 1989 in Ralls Co., MO, Hydesburg Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ernest Marion Todd

BIRTH: 25 Jan 1930, at the farm home in Gove Co., KS

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

MILITARY: Korean Conflict

RESIDENCES: Rural area near Hannibal, MO. Note Hannibal lies in 2 Missouri counties, Ralls and Marions. Apparently the Todd family lived in Ralls county.

DEATH: 6 Apr 1989, Ernest Todd was electrocuted at William Underwood Co. Division of Pet Inc. where he was employed in the maintenance department for 17 years.

Problem: Was the date of burial, 10 Apr 1989 or 12 Apr 1989?

CEMETERY: Hydesburg United Methodist Church cemetery, located on the same grounds as the church.

Ernest married Betty Lou ELDER, daughter of Virgil ELDER and Hazel RUHL, on 11 Jan 1963 in Hannibal, Ralls Co., MO. Betty was born on 16 Jul 1930 in Hannibal, Ralls Co., MO.

General Notes:
Betty Lou Elder

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

MARRIAGE: Betty Lou Elder was first married to a Mr. Weisonborn.

5940 F i. Elizabeth Anne TODD was born on 7 Jun 1954 in Hannibal, Ralls Co., MO.

5941 M ii. Norman Kent TODD was born on 3 Sep 1955 in Hannibal, Ralls Co., MO.

5942 M iii. Wesley Ernest TODD was born on 14 Nov 1964 in Hannibal, Ralls Co., MO.

General Notes:
Patricia Jones

SPOUSE: Patricia Jones was 1st married to a Mr. Mattu.

5943 M iv. John David TODD was born on 13 Jun 1967 in Hannibal, Ralls Co., MO.

General Notes:
John David Todd

MARRIAGE: 19 Dec 1986, Hydesburg United Methodist Church, Hannibal, MO

John married Alica Marie ALLEN on 19 Dec 1986 in Hannibal, Marion/Ralls Co., MO.

5944 M v. Randall Elwin TODD was born on 24 Nov 1971 in Hannibal, Ralls Co., MO.

General Notes:
Randall Elwin Todd

MARRIAGE: 19 Aug 1995, Hydesburg United Methodist Church, Hannibal, MO

Randall married Alecia M. KAISER on 19 Aug 1995 in Hannibal, Marion/Ralls Co., MO.

William married Elizabeth Carroll HICKS, daughter of Guy Morgan HICKS and Elizabeth CARROLL, on 20 Jun 1947 in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, LA. Elizabeth was born in Feb 1924.

5945 F i. Mary Elizabeth CONGER was born on 14 Jun 1950 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.

5946 F ii. Carroll CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1953 in Fort Benning, Muscogee Co., GA.

5947 F iii. Julia CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1960 in US Military Academy, Orange Co., NY.

4097. Sidney Lamar CONGER was born on 23 Jul 1924 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA and died on 20 Aug 1993 at age 69.

General Notes:
Sidney Lamar Conger

MARRIAGE: At the Algiers Methodist Church, Algiers, LA

RESIDENCES: P.O. Drawer 120; Arcadia, LA 71001

OCCUPATION: Mortuary, real estate and insurance business in Arcadia, LA

HOBBIES: Experimenting with native Louisiana Irises. Two of his cultivars received the American Iris Society's "Mary S. Debaillon Award." Served as the organist for the funeral business and directed church choirs and sang tenor solos.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 43a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESEARCHER: Sidney Lamar Conger found descendants of Jeptha Conger, 1819, in Louisiana.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 4-g - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Sidney
Social Security #: 436-44-5881
Issued in: Louisiana
Birth date: Jul 23, 1924
Death date: Aug 20, 1993
ZIP Code of last known residence: 71270
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Ruston, Louisiana
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.175]

Sidney married Bette Lee DAVIS, daughter of Vernon Lee DAVIS and Ella Geraldine BISSELL, on 17 Oct 1953 in Algiers, Orleans Parish, LA. Bette was born on 29 Jun 1933 in Mc Keesport, Allegheny Co., PA.

General Notes:
Bette Lee Davis

BIRTH-CONFLICT: In CFA I, on p. 466, the birth place is listed as McReesport,
PA. There is no such place listed in the 1995 Rand McNally Commercial Atlas.
It seems more likely that the place name was, McKeesport, Allegheny Co., PA.

5948 M i. Sidney Lamar CONGER was born on 4 Apr 1955 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA.

5949 M ii. Edmond Lee CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1956 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA.

General Notes:
Edmond Lee Conger

QUESTION: Is the first name really spelled, Edmond? Others in the family used
the spelling, Edmund. CFA I, lists Edmond on p. 466.

5950 F iii. Carey Kathleen CONGER was born on 12 Nov 1960 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA.

4101. Herndon Jeffrie CONGER was born on 17 Apr 1917 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA and died in Jun 1968 at age 51.

General Notes:
Herndon Jeffrie Conger

OCCUPATION: Baptist Minister

RESIDENCES: First Baptist Church; 210 East Jackson Street; Knightstown, IN 46148

AKA: Tommy

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Herndon
Social Security #: 431-03-2189
Issued in: Arkansas
Birth date: Apr 17, 1917
Death date: Jun 1968
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 10, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54149.129]

Herndon next married Lois Leola PHILLIPS, daughter of Walter Raleigh PHILLIPS and Mary Lucy JAMES, on 19 Jun 1955 in Keo, Lonoke Co., AR. Lois was born on 12 Aug 1924.

5951 F i. Mary Agnes CONGER was born on 4 Nov 1956 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.

5952 F ii. Jennie Lee CONGER was born on 14 Nov 1948 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

General Notes:
Samuel Conger

OCCUPATION: Retired accountant

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: 8 Jun 1948 (CFA I, p. 456)

Samuel married Margarita Inez FONE, daughter of Leslie William FONE and Gertrude Eveline Mc_DONALD, on 8 Jun 1951 in Brownsville, Cameron Co., TX. Margarita was born on 27 Sep 1931 in Caracas, Venezuela.

General Notes:
Margarita Inez Fone

NAME-CONFLICT: Margarite I. Fore in CFA I, p. 503. Margarita Inez Fonue on p. 245 of CFA II. CFA II, p. 723, says Margarita Fone, not Fore. Margarite Inez Fore (CFA I, p. 456).

+ 5953 M i. Stephen Wayne CONGER was born on 12 May 1952 in Brownsville, Cameron Co., TX.

+ 5954 M ii. William Edward CONGER was born on 20 May 1953 in Brownsville, Cameron Co., TX.

General Notes:
Clara Virginia Conger

MILITARY: WAC, U.S.A.F. 1945-1946

OCCUPATION: Medical secretary

Clara married Harold Moss MORRIS, son of Hosea Moss MORRIS and Dona Melinda MAY, on 15 May 1947 in Eldorado, Union Co., AR. Harold was born on 16 Oct 1926 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

General Notes:
Harold Moss Morris

MILITARY: U.S.A.F. 1945-1947

OCCUPATION: Truck driver

5955 M i. Harold Glen MORRIS was born on 2 Dec 1949 in Purcell, Mc Clain Co., OK.

5956 M ii. Bobby Jack MORRIS was born on 14 Jul 1952 in Purcell, Mc Clain Co., OK and died on 16 Jul 1954 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK at age 2.

5957 M iii. Joe Wayne MORRIS was born on 30 Apr 1957 in Purcell, Mc Clain Co., OK.

General Notes:
Marvin Thomas Conger

MILITARY: U.S. Air Force WWII

EDUCATION: B.S. Chemical Engineering, UnIversity of Arkansas, 1952

OCCUPATION: Research Department of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, 1952-1988, retired

HOBBIES: Golf

RESIDENCES: Rt. 5, Box 49; Liberty, MS 39645

Marvin married Elizabeth DUPRE, daughter of Ernest DUPRE and Lillian PATTIN, on 20 Mar 1949 in Plaquemine, Iberville Parish, LA. Elizabeth was born on 19 Apr 1927 in Crowley, Acadia Parish, LA.

+ 5960 M ii. Norman Travis CONGER was born on 1 Aug 1956 in Akron, Summit Co., OH.

General Notes:
Gabriel Barbara

AKA: Gabriel Barbara (?) in CFA II, p. 166. What does the (?) mean?

5962 M i. Thomas Eugene HENDERSON was born on 5 Sep 1948 in Eldorado, Union Co., AR.

5963 F ii. Denise HENDERSON was born on 21 Jan 1962 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.

5964 U iii. Kalsey HENDERSON was born on 21 Mar 1965 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.

Josephine married John William PORTER, son of Charles Robert PORTER and Jessie Lee BRIGHT, on 21 Dec 1940 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. John was born on 10 Nov 1916 in St. Louis, , MO.

5969 M i. John William PORTER was born on 13 Oct 1942 in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, LA.

Martha married John Warfield MULLEN, son of Robert Lyle MULLEN and Geraldine WARFORD, on 19 Aug 1955 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI. John was born on 28 Dec 1931 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.

General Notes:
John Warfield Mullen

Problem: What was his middle name, Warfield or as listed in CFA I, p. 769, Warford?

5970 F i. Lee Ann MULLEN was born on 24 Jun 1956 in Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA.

5971 M ii. John Robert MULLEN was born on 13 Aug 1959 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.

5972 M iii. Thomas Warford MULLEN was born on 19 Oct 1961 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.

General Notes:
Thomas Sidney Conger

OCCUPATION: Construction; mgmt/sales

MILITARY: U.S. Army, 1st Lt, Armor

ORGANIZATIONS: The Pacific Club; Rugby Football Club

RESIDENCES: During first marriage: 3921 Lanipili Place; Honolulu, HI 96816

REFERENCE: CFA II, p. 723

Thomas married Sonja Anders MOLLENHOFF, daughter of E. S. MOLLENHOFF and Madelyn V. AUS, on 19 Aug 1961 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI. Sonja was born on 6 Nov 1941 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.

5974 M ii. Rand Nelson CONGER was born on 28 May 1967 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.

5975 M iii. James Thomas CONGER was born on 16 May 1970 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.

Thomas next married Marie Drue GUILD, daughter of Robert W. GUILD and Alice W. FLANDERS,. Marie was born on 16 Jul 1955 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.

General Notes:
Marie Drue Guild

SPOUSE: Second spouse of Thomas Sidney Conger.

OCCUPATION: Interior Design

ORGANIZATIONS: Outrigger Canoe Club; American Society of Interior Design

Julia married Edgar GALLOWAY II, son of James Ulon GALLOWAY and Sydney BARROW, on 18 Jun 1957 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA. Edgar was born on 7 Apr 1933 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA.

General Notes:
Edgar Galloway

OCCUPATION: Medical doctor

FATHER: Edgar's father was a Judge

Problem: Was the surname, Gallaway (CFA I, p. 737) or Galloway (CFA I, p. 737)? Galloway in CFA II, p. 712

5976 M i. Infant GALLOWAY was born on 10 Aug 1958 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA.

5977 M ii. Edgar GALLOWAY was born on 10 May 1960 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA.

5978 F iii. Lillian Jenkins GALLOWAY was born on 14 Dec 1961 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA.

5979 F iv. Sarah Barrow GALLOWAY was born on 26 Apr 1963 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA.

Sarah married Gregg Patrick BENNETT, son of Richard A. BENNETT and Unknown, on 12 Jan 1985 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA.

5980 F v. Glena Elizabeth GALLOWAY was born on 12 Jul 1964 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA.

General Notes:
John William Conger

RELATIONSHIP: John William and Lillian Elizabeth Conger were twins.

AKA: Called, Bill

EDUCATION: 1967 B.A. in History from Oklahoma University; 1970 J.D. from Oklahoma University School of Law

OCCUPATION: Attorney with Hartzog, Conger and Cason

ORGANIZATIONS: Member Oklahoma, American and Oklahoma County Bar Assns.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of Reformed Church of America

RESIDENCES: 1900 Elmhurst; Oklahoma City, OK 73120

John married Sharol Ann MARTIN, daughter of William Frederick MARTIN and Betty Jean RANDALL, on 25 Nov 1968 in Bartlesville, Washington/Osage Co., OK. Sharol was born on 4 Mar 1945 in Mitchell City, , OK.

General Notes:
Sharol Ann Martin

BIRTH-QUESTION: What was the place of birth? Mitchell City, OK is not listed in the 1995 Rand McNally Commercial Atlas. Could it have been Midwest City?

5981 F i. Christen Julia CONGER was born on 10 Mar 1970 in Norman, Cleveland Co., OK.

5982 F ii. Jennifer Ann CONGER was born on 1 Jun 1972 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

5983 F iii. Erin Elizabeth CONGER was born on 7 May 1975 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

General Notes:
George Robert Conger

EDUCATION: B.S. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

OCCUPATION: Sales

HOBBIES: Golf, reading, jogging

RESIDENCES: 3020 Center Street; Oklahoma City, OK, 73120

George married Johnisue WALLER, daughter of John L. WALLER and Mildred PURDY, on 14 Jun 1975 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK. Johnisue was born on 13 Feb 1947 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR.

General Notes:
Johnisue Waller

EDUCATION: B.S.E. University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR

OCCUPATION: Teacher

HOBBIES: Arts and crafts, jogging, gardening, cooking

5984 M i. Robert Jenkins PURDY was born on 27 Jun 1978 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

5985 M ii. David William PURDY was born on 6 Mar 1981 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

4130. Eva Ellen SIMPSON was born on 25 Dec 1905 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS, died on 30 Nov 1999 in West Memphis, Crittenden Co., AR at age 93, and was buried in Dec 1999 in Earle, Crittenden Co., AR, Gibson Bayou Cemetery.

General Notes:
Eva Ellen Simpson

OCCUPATION: Housewife

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

CENSUS: 1910, in Carroll Co., MS, 4th Beat, Dist. 35 (child in the household of father, Chester F. Simpson)

CENSUS: 1920, in Panola Co., MS, Supv. Dist. 2, Enum. Dist. 61, Sheet 4B (child in the household of father, Chester Simpson)

Eva married Sam Jones GRIFFIN, son of Robert H. GRIFFIN and Mildred Elizabeth TEDFORD, on 30 Jul 1922 in Sardis, Panola Co., MS. Sam was born on 17 Jan 1895 in Landtrip Comm., Calhoun Co., MS, died on 12 Dec 1982 in Forrest City, Saint Francis Co., AR at age 87, and was buried in Dec 1982 in Earle, Crittenden Co., AR, Gibson Bayou Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sam Jones Griffin

SSN:
Individual: Griffin, Sam
Social Security #: 431-66-7882
Issued in: Arkansas
Birth date: Jun 17, 1895
Death date: Dec 1982
Residence code: Arkansas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 72331
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Earle, Arkansas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 17, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.105919.103]

+ 5986 M i. Glenn Vee GRIFFIN was born on 11 Apr 1935 in Earle, Crittenden Co., AR.

5987 F ii. Mildred Faye GRIFFIN was born on 26 Oct 1939 in Earle, Crittenden Co., AR.

General Notes:
Mildred Faye Griffin

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

OCCUPATION: Housewife

EDUCATION: High School

5988 M iii. John Wayne GRIFFIN was born on 10 Jan 1942 in Earle, Crittenden Co., AR.

General Notes:
John Wayne Griffin

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

EDUCATION: High school graduate with additional hours

OCCUPATION: Police Chief

5989 F iv. Eva Joyce GRIFFIN was born on 12 Aug 1947 in Earle, Crittenden Co., AR.

General Notes:
Eva Joyce Griffin

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

EDUCATION: BSE degree

OCCUPATION: Elementary teacher

4142. Grady Woodrow CUMMINGS was born on 3 Jan 1913 in Pike Co., AR and died on 3 Jun 1977 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA at age 64.

Grady married Mildred Maebelle CROFFORD, daughter of William Rufus CROFFORD and Bonnie Ada BULLARD, on 4 Sep 1937 in Hempstead Co., AR. Mildred was born on 18 May 1919 in Norman, Montgomery Co., AR.

5990 M i. Jimmie Earl CUMMINGS was born on 11 Aug 1938 in Fulton, Hempstead Co., AR.

5991 F ii. Nelda Jean CUMMINGS was born on 17 Jul 1940 in Kirby, Pike Co., AR.

+ 5992 F iii. Lynda Lou CUMMINGS was born about 3 Sep 1946 in Hope, Hempstead Co., AR.

5993 M iv. Grady Woodrow CUMMINGS was born on 10 Dec 1945 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA.

5995 M vi. Robert David CUMMINGS was born on 22 Jul 1955 in Belcher, Caddo Parish, LA.

5996 F vii. Christy Sue CUMMINGS was born on 7 Dec 1958 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA.

Katherine married Troy Evans BAIN, son of Troy BAIN and Lois EVANS, on 25 Aug 1962 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA.

5997 M i. John Troy BAIN was born on 6 Oct 1963 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA.

5998 M ii. Douglas Randall BAIN was born on 11 Apr 1965 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA.

5999 F iii. Katherine Estelle BAIN was born on 11 Jan 1968 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA.

4152. John Conger DUNN was born on 8 Jun 1923 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA.

John married Billye Marie SAVACOOL, daughter of William D. SAVACOOL and Unknown, on 8 Apr 1944 in Abilene, Taylor/Jones Co., TX. Billye was born on 2 Sep 1928.

6001 F i. Jean Marie DUNN was born on 9 Aug 1956 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA.

General Notes:
Joseph William Conger

DIVORCE: The marriage of Joseph William Conger and Betty Crawford ended in divorce in 1968.

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of Joseph William Conger and Pat Weames.

Joseph married Betty CRAWFORD, daughter of T. H. CRAWFORD and Unknown, on 17 Dec 1960 in Hamburg, Ashley Co., AR. Betty was born in 1941 in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, LA.

General Notes:
Sue Ann Conger

PROBLEM: CFA I points out that there is a problem with the birth dates of siblings, Sue and Jon Conger. Were they twins or is one of the birth years in error?

General Notes:
Jon Conger

PROBLEM: CFA I points out that there is a problem with the birth dates of siblings, Sue and Jon Conger. Were they twins or is one of the birth years in error?

General Notes:
Betty Conger

ADOPTION: James William Conger and Albert Grantham adopted a girl about five years old.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 367 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

4163. Joseph Clyde CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1914 in Cruger, Holmes Co., MS and died on 3 Mar 1993 at age 78.

General Notes:
Joseph Clyde Conger

AKA: Appears that he was called, Clyde. CFA I, p. 82

MILITARY: Five years service during WWI, discharged as Major FA [Field Artillery?]

OCCUPATION: Chemist with American Cynamid since 1937. Chem. Supervisor Tech, Dyes Mfg. Dept.

HOBBIES: Photography; electronics; rock hound

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of the Episcopal Church at Somerville, NJ; member of the Vestry for 14 years.

RESIDENCES: 520 Meadow Road; Somerville, NJ 08876

RESEARCHER: Joseph Clyde Conger organized the descendants of Lucius Lee Conger, 1860, of Mississippi.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I , p. 4-g - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESEARCHER: Clyde is the genealogy fireball in his branch of the family. Upon receiving forms pertaining to the book, he immediately reproduced them and sent them to his immediate relatives -- which number 34 first cousins.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 82 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS:
Speaking of his family, [Joseph Clyde Conger] wrote, "I remember my grandmother most because she was a remarkable woman .. deeply religious, active, alive and very alert even to the end. She and my grandfather raised a wonderful family of their own (9 children) and then borrowed some from the orphans' home to raise. I'm sure they had little of earthly value but a lot of the spiritual things.

"As an example of my grandma's love of life, she suffered broken limbs at an advanced age and healed completely. Later she became addicted wiht "tic della rue" (?) and the intense pain could be relieved only with opiates. When she realized that she was in danger of becoming a drug addict she arranged for this then dangerous operation in which the trigeminal nerve was severed inside the skull. Of course this paralyzed the side of her face but relieved the pain and she became normal again.

"Mother, after my father's death, married L'Grand Capers Wilson. They had one daughter, Mary Capers Wilson, my half-sister. Mother died quietly in her sleep from a heart attack while I was in the Aleutian Islands in 1943.

"As kids, Sue (my sister) and I were never so happy as when we planned a visit to Grandma, or Aunt Susie or Uncle Ben. These were our favorites, but we loved them all very much. We visited Aunt Susie in Drew, Miss. this summer (1969)."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 82-83 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

COMMENT: Although Clyde and Suzanne have lived in New Jersey many years, their Southern drawl delighted the Leonards when they stopped overnight on their camping trip in 1969. (CFA I, p. 83)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Joseph, Sr.
Social Security #: 243-14-9565
Issued in: North Carolina
Birth date: Sep 19, 1914
Death date: Mar 3, 1993
ZIP Code of last known residence: 08807
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Bridgewater, New Jersey
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.123]

Joseph married Suzanne Mc_COOK, daughter of Walter W. Mc_COOK and Lucile KING, on 8 Mar 1941 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA. Suzanne was born on 3 Sep 1916 in Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA.

General Notes:
Suzanne McCook

OCCUPATION: Taught Home Ec at Bridgewater Raritan Schools since 1955.

+ 6008 M i. Joseph Clyde CONGER was born on 25 Sep 1942 in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX.

+ 6009 M ii. William Garry CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1945 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA.

+ 6010 F iii. Marianne CONGER was born on 15 Jul 1948 in Somerville, Somerset Co., NJ.

General Notes:
Fred Carol Conger

RESIDENCES: Dallas

OCCUPATION: Photographer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

HOBBIES: Music, cabinetry, all sports

RESIDENCES: 425 N. Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 75080

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 181-182

Fred married Norma Dell ARANT, daughter of Benjamin Franklin ARANT and Ruby Lee COWARD, on 3 May 1952 in Longview, Gregg Co., TX. Norma was born on 22 Sep 1926 in Greenwood, Le Flore Co., MS.

General Notes:
Norma Dell Arant

OCCUPATION: Registered nurse

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

General Notes:
David Cain Conger

BIRTH-COMMENT: Birthplace lies in three counties.

General Notes:
Carolyn Patrice Conger

BIRTH-COMMENT: Birthplace lies in three counties.

6013 F iii. Mary Beth CONGER was born on 17 Nov 1959 in Plano, Collin/Denton Co., TX.

6014 F iv. Sara Clair CONGER was born on 19 Aug 1961 in Plano, Collin/Denton Co., TX.

Nathan married Vivian Lucille HEATH, daughter of Thomas Harry HEATH and Ester Olivia BLOOM, on 22 Dec 1951 in North Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada. Vivian was born on 3 May 1924 in Turtleford, Saskatchewan, Canada.

General Notes:
Vivian Lucille Heath

NAME-CONFLICT: Vivian and Viven, CFA I., p. 755

6015 F i. Elaine Heather KELLY was born on 20 Dec 1952 in Pecos, Reeves Co., TX.

6016 M ii. Jonathan Dale KELLY was born on 17 Jul 1954 in Midland, Midland Co., TX.

6017 M iii. Ronald Thomas KELLY was born on 25 Sep 1957 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

General Notes: RESIDENCES: 607 Thompson Street; Bossier City, LA (CFA I, p. 754)

Charles married Ethel Jeanette Mc_REE, daughter of Murlin Le_Mar Mc_REE and Claudia Beatrice ELLIOTT, on 4 Jun 1950 in Bossier City, Bossier Parish, LA. Ethel was born on 4 Jan 1930 in Rayville, Richland Parish, LA.

6018 M i. Charles Richard KELLY was born on 8 May 1951 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA.

6019 F ii. Linda Ann KELLY was born on 3 Sep 1953 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA.

6020 M iii. Mark Berry KELLY was born on 27 Dec 1954 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA.

6021 M iv. Paul Lamar KELLY was born on 27 Dec 1954 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA.

6022 M v. Matthew Lee KELLY was born on 16 Nov 1963 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA.

General Notes:
Evelyn Louise Conger

Problem: Where was she born? CFA I, p. 40 lists, Deeson, MS. CFA I, p. 734 lists, Blackmonton, Carroll, MS.

HOBBIES: Growing flowers and fly fishing. She was an instructor in horticulture for the National Council of Garden Clubs, flower show schools. She taught all over the United States.

OCCUPATION: Teacher before marriage

EDUCATION: Honor graduate of Delta State College at Cleveland, MS

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

Evelyn married Calvin Etley FLINT Jr. on 19 Dec 1942 in Boyle, Bolivar Co., MS.

General Notes:
Calvin Etley Flint, Jr.

OCCUPATION: Owner operator of a hardware business. The oldest business in
town, founded in 1889.

HOBBIES: Plays a fine game of golf; formerly played pro baseball.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

RESIDENCES: 202 West Street; Batesville, MS

6023 F i. Mary Lucille FLINT was born on 2 Jul 1944 in Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS.

General Notes:
Mary Lucille Flint

AKA: Probably called, Lucille

EDUCATION: Graduate of Mississippi State University

Mary married Enoch Moore PARKS III, son of Enoch Moore PARKS II and Unknown, on 26 Mar 1964.

General Notes:
Enoch Moore Parks, III

EDUCATION: Graduate of Mississippi State University

OCCUPATION: Entomologist

RESIDENCES: Indianola, MS

+ 6024 F ii. Judith Conger FLINT was born on 19 Nov 1946 in Oxford, Lafayette Co., MS.

6025 M iii. Calvin Etley FLINT III was born on 27 Oct 1953 in Batesville, Panola Co., MS.

+ 6026 M iv. Ben Conger FLINT was born on 17 Nov 1955 in Batesville, Panola Co., MS.

May married David George VESELY, son of Joseph Johnson VESELY and Ethel O'HARA, on 22 Mar 1943 in Holly Springs, Marshall Co., MS. David was born on 20 Aug 1914 in Sheridan, Sheridan Co., WY.

General Notes:
David George Vesely

ERROR: Listed as, David George Vese, p. 40, CFA I. Full surname is listed on
p. 800 of CFA I, Vesely.

RESIDENCES: 2739 Altodwa Road; Birgmingham, AL 35243

6028 F ii. Michele Lucille VESELY was born on 2 Dec 1962 in Opelika, Lee Co., AL.

General Notes:
Thomas Benjamin Conger

OCCUPATION: Rural mail carrier; cattle farmer

EDUCATION: Graduate of Mississippi State College

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

Thomas married Betty Jean SMITH, daughter of Claud Franklin Murff SMITH and Orville FILGO, on 17 Aug 1948 in Tupelo, Lee Co., MS. Betty was born on 20 Mar 1927 in Tupelo, Lee Co., MS.

General Notes:
Betty Jean Smith

QUESTION-NAME-MOTHER: Was the first name of her mother really, Orville, as
listed in CFA I, p. 488?

EDUCATION: Graduate of Mississippi State College

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

6029 F i. Sarah Ann CONGER was born on 10 Sep 1951 in Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS.

6030 F ii. Margaret Elizabeth CONGER was born on 29 Jan 1954 in Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS.

6031 M iii. Claud Benjamin CONGER was born on 27 May 1957 in Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS.

4186. Jean La_Delle CONGER was born on 21 Dec 1927 in Deeson, Bolivar Co., MS and died on 1 Aug 1974 in Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS at age 46.

General Notes:
Jean LaDelle Conger

EDUCATION: Graduate from MSCU

OCCUPATION: Public school librarian for several years

HOBBIES: Plays the piano and sings

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

NAME-CONFLICT: Mary Jean LaDelle Conger (CFA II, p. 703)

Jean married William Wimberley MAY, son of Charles Ellzey MAY and Emma Amanda WIMBERLEY, on 21 Dec 1948 in Rosedale, Bolivar Co., MS. William was born on 14 Sep 1924 in Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS.

General Notes:
William Wimberley May

Problem: What was the middle name, Wimberly and Wimberley both listed in CFA I?

OCCUPATION: Newspaper publisher in Tallahatchie county, [MS]. Owner of "The
Mississippi Sun," a newspaper established in 1836. (CFA I, p. 765)

EDUCATION: Graduate of Mississippi State

MILITARY: U.S. Navy veteran of WWII

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Has a beautiful bass voice

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

6032 M i. Jean Conger MAY was born on 10 Aug 1954 in Cleveland, Lafayette Co., MS.

Ralph married Grace NEMITZ, daughter of Clarence Chester NEMITZ and Nancy FLETCHER, on 20 Aug 1955 in Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS. Grace was born on 1 Sep 1932 in Clarksburg, Rankin/Scott Co., MS.

6037 M i. Ralph Donald CONGER was born on 12 Jan 1959 in Cleveland, Lafayette Co., MS.

6038 M ii. John Clower CONGER was born on 20 Jul 1961 in Cleveland, Lafayette Co., MS.

General Notes:
Lanell Conger

RESIDENCES: Accompanied husband to military assignments in Germany and France.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

HOBBIES: Belonged to Bridge and garden clubs

General Notes:
George Clark Cummins

RESIDENCES: 201 Signal Hill Drive; Vailsburg, MS; 1969, Vicksburg, MS (CFA I, p. 724)

MILITARY: Served with the Corps of Engineers

6042 F i. Sheri Lynn CUMMINS was born on 14 Jan 1958 in Cleveland, Lafayette Co., MS.

6043 M ii. George Clark CUMMINS was born on 22 Nov 1965 in Strasburg, Lancaster Co., PA.

Walter married Sylvia Clare PRUZINSKY, daughter of Joseph Charles PRUZINSKY and Clare UNKNOWN,. Sylvia was born on 23 Feb in Pennsylvania.

General Notes: AKA: Sylvia Clare and Sylvia Clair Pruzinsky, both listed in CFA I, p. 748.

General Notes:
Daisy Alberta Hodges

Problem: Was she born on 4 Jan 1926, Winona, MS (CFA I, p. 744) or 4 Jan 1928 Coila, MS (CFA I, p. 748)?

Daisy married Otto Wossman HALL, son of Charles F. HALL Sr. and Lulie LIDDELL, on 5 Sep 1954 in Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS. Otto was born on 7 Sep 1924 in Hollandale, Washington, MS.

6047 F i. Sarah Alice HALL was born on 16 Apr 1957 in Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS.

6048 M ii. Otto Wossman HALL was born on 5 Jul 1963 in Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS.

6049 F iii. Mary Alberta HALL was born on 11 Aug 1964 in Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS.

Cecil married Mary Jo PHELPS on 6 Sep 1950 in Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS. Mary was born on 25 Aug 1933 in Lexington, Holmes Co., MS.

4200. Myrtis Rossie CASTLE was born on 22 Oct 1897 in Mount Vernon, Franklin Co., TX, died on 15 Feb 1963 in Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX at age 65, and was buried in Feb 1963 in Floyd Cemetery.

General Notes:
Myrtis Rossie Castle

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Active in church and community affairs, loved entertaining her family and friends in her home, was a wonderful cook.

6053 M i. James Arlan ROACH was born on 14 Jan 1915 in Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX and died on 14 May 1980 at age 65.

Myrtis next married David Franklin SMITH, son of George Washington SMITH and Mary Jane GENTRY, on 9 Jul 1920 in Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX. David was born on 7 Jul 1880 in Harleton, Harrison Co., TX, died on 13 Nov 1958 in Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX at age 78, and was buried in Nov 1958 in Floyd Cemetery.

General Notes:
David Franklin Smith

OCCUPATION: Rancher, bank director, school trustee, active in community affairs, had many business interests.

SPOUSE: David Franklin Smith was the 2nd husband of Myrtis Rossie Castle.

6054 F i. Dorothy Pearl SMITH was born on 10 Jan 1922 in Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX.

6055 F ii. Clarine SMITH was born on 4 Sep 1923 in Glenwood, Upshur Co., TX.

General Notes:
Clarine Smith

OCCUPATION: Teacher; certified tree farmer

EDUCATION: B.A. North Texas State University

HONORS: Received DAR National Conservation Award in 1978

HOBBIES: Music, piano and organ, history

RESEARCHER: Genealogy

Clarine married Huel Clive TUCKER, son of Uriah Taylor TUCKER and Vera Ella MITCHELL, on 6 Jun 1948 in New Bethlehem, Upshur Co., TX. Huel was born on 3 May 1921 in Rhonesboro, Wood Co., TX.

General Notes:
Huel Clive Tucker

MILITARY: U.S.M.C. 1941-1945, Pacific Theater, Purple Heart, Bronze Star

EDUCATION: BSEE & MSEE, Texas A&M

OCCUPATION: Engineer for Monsanto, Co., 1954-1984

RESEARCHER-HOBBIES: Genealogy and history

6056 M iii. David Franklin SMITH Jr. was born on 28 Sep 1925 in Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX.

6057 F iv. Mary Nell SMITH was born on 15 Dec 1926 in Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX.

6058 M v. Hubert Lee SMITH was born on 19 May 1929 in Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX and died on 16 Jul 1930 at age 1.

4215. James Henry CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1888 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 5 Mar 1950 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI at age 61, and was buried in Mar 1950 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, Woodmere Cemetery.

James married Nettie Ann HAMBY, daughter of Francis E. HAMBY and Sarah Ann LANDRUM, on 10 Jan 1909 in Piney Fork, Crittenden Co., KY. Nettie was born on 2 May 1889 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 18 Mar 1965 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI at age 75.

General Notes:
Nettie Ann Hamby

Problem: Was her first name, Nettie or Mettie, both listed in CFA I?

NAME-CONFLICT: Mattie Ann Hamby, CFA II, p. 389

6061 M ii. Henry Franklin CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1917 in Ardmore, Carter Co., OK and died on 3 Mar 1917 in Ardmore, Carter Co., OK.

+ 6062 M iii. James Frank CONGER was born on 28 Feb 1921 in Woodville, Wilkinson Co., MS.

4235. John A. CONGER was born on 15 Sep 1899, died on 19 Feb 1981 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 81, and was buried in Feb 1981 in Pleasant Hill.

General Notes:
John A. Conger

RESIDENCES: Route 1, Marion, KY 42064

SSN:
Individual: Conger, John
Social Security #: 374-05-1821
Issued in: Michigan
Birth date: Sep 15, 1899
Death date: Feb 1981
Residence code: Kentucky
ZIP Code of last known residence: 42064
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Marion, Kentucky
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 42064
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Marion, Kentucky
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.85]

John married Mary Eunice BAKER in Oct 1918. Mary was born in Kentucky and died on 18 Dec 1933 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

6063 M i. Wendell Gray CONGER was born on 26 Aug 1922 and died on 26 Dec 1991 at age 69.

General Notes:
Wendell Gray Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Wendell
Social Security #: 404-22-1839
Issued in: Kentucky
Birth date: Aug 26, 1922
Death date: Dec 26, 1991
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.89]

General Notes:
Bonnie June Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Bernie June Conger, CFA I, p. 296.

6067 F v. Lola Naomi CONGER was born on 15 Sep 1919 and died on 28 Oct 1919.

General Notes:
Lola Naomi Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Lola Naomia Conger (CFA II, p. 718)

4236. James Isaac CONGER was born on 4 Jan 1902 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 2 Apr 1978 in Lincoln Park, Wayne Co., MI at age 76.

General Notes:
James Isaac Conger

AKA: (James) Isaac Conger, CFA I, p. 245. Probably called, Isaac or Ike

OCCUPATION: Retired acetylene welder

RESIDENCES: 1493 Maron Avenue; Lincoln Park, MI 48146

SSN:
Individual: Conger, James
Social Security #: 364-05-9888
Issued in: Michigan
Birth date: Jan 4, 1902
Death date: Apr 1978
Residence code: Michigan
ZIP Code of last known residence: 48146
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Lincoln Park, Michigan
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.9]

James married Tylene Mc_DONALD, daughter of Josh Mc_DONALD and Maude CRUCE, on 10 Sep 1922 in Elizabethtown, Hardin Co., IL. Tylene was born on 5 Feb 1904 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died in Sep 1985 at age 81.

General Notes:
Tylene McDonald

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Tylene
Social Security #: 364-22-4999
SS# issued in: Michigan
Birth date: Feb 5, 1904
Death date: Sep 1985
Residence code: Michigan
ZIP Code of last known residence: 48146
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Lincoln Park, Michigan
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48097.139]

+ 6068 M i. James Harold CONGER was born on 15 Jun 1923 in Providence, Webster Co., KY and died on 20 Aug 1985 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 62.

+ 6069 M ii. Robert Glenn CONGER was born on 30 Jul 1925 in Fredonia, Caldwell Co., KY and died on 7 Mar 1993 at age 67.

4239. Willie CONGER was born on 18 Jul 1897 in Texanna, Mc Intosh Co., OK, died on 20 Jan 1970 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK at age 72, and was buried in Jan 1970 in Oakwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Willie Conger

AKA: Bill

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Willie
Social Security #: 448-24-9563
Issued in: Oklahoma
Birth date: Jul 18, 1897
Death date: Jan 1970
Residence code: Oklahoma
ZIP Code of last known residence: 74884
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Wewoka, Oklahoma
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 15, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.161]

Willie married Ethel HORTON on 31 Dec 1917. Ethel was born on 7 Sep 1903 in Booneville, Logan Co., AR and died on 30 Dec 1924 at age 21.

6070 M i. Edward Lee CONGER was born on 6 May 1919 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK and died on 8 Apr 1991 at age 71.

General Notes:
Edward Lee Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Edward
Social Security #: 446-05-5390
SS# issued in: Oklahoma
Birth date: May 6, 1919
Death date: Apr 8, 1991
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 2, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48091.194]

+ 6071 M ii. Oral Thomas CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1920 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK, died in Nov 1979 at age 59, and was buried in Nov 1979 in Murphys, Calaveras Co., CA, Buena Vista Cemetery.

6072 M iii. Elisha William CONGER was born on 30 Dec 1922 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK and died on 4 Feb 1977 at age 54.

6073 F iv. Bertha Jewell CONGER was born on 3 Dec 1924 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK.

4242. Albert CONGER was born on 11 Aug 1905 in Porum, Muskogee Co., OK and died on 17 Mar 1905.

General Notes:
Albert Conger

AKA: Bud

RESIDENCES: Rt. 2; Wewoka, OK

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Albert
Social Security #: 440-03-1779
SS# issued in: Oklahoma
Birth date: Aug 11, 1905
Death date: Mar 17, 1995
ZIP Code of last known residence: 74884
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Wewoka, Oklahoma
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 31, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48090.8]

Albert married Lucille NEWMANN, daughter of William NEWMANN and Carrie DIXON, on 26 Jul 1926 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK. Lucille was born on 13 Jul 1910 in Ola, Yell Co., AR, died on 24 Nov 1999 in Yukon, Canadien Co., OK at age 89, and was buried in Nov 1999 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK, Oakwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lucille Newmann

QUESTION-NAME: The obituary lists the surname as, Newman?

OBITUARY: 28 Nov 1999 in "The Seminole Producer," Oklahoma

6074 F i. Hazel CONGER was born on 18 May 1927 in Sasakwa, Seminole Co., OK.

6075 F ii. Lavenia CONGER was born on 1 May 1929 in Sasakwa, Seminole Co., OK.

General Notes:
Lavenia Conger

NAME-CONFLICT-RESIDENCES: Lovine; Lavenia Cross of Yukon, OK in the obituary of her mother.

4244. Jesse James CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1909 in Spaulding, Hughes Co., OK and died on 29 May 1991 at age 81.

General Notes:
Jesse James Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Jesse
Social Security #: 440-03-1778
Issued in: Oklahoma
Birth date: Oct 25, 1909
Death date: May 29, 1991
ZIP Code of last known residence: 74884
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Wewoka, Oklahoma
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.53]

Jesse married Dora KERSEY on 1 Apr 1930. Dora was born on 2 Mar 1907 in Waldron, Scott Co., AR, died on 5 Mar 1979 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK at age 72, and was buried in Mar 1979 in Oakwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Dora Kersey

NAME-CONFLICT: Dora Kerney, CFA II, p. 90. Dora Kersey, CFA II, p. 129.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Dora
Social Security #: 442-40-5947
Issued in: Oklahoma
Birth date: Mar 2, 1907
Death date: Mar 1979
Residence code: Oklahoma
ZIP Code of last known residence: 74884
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Wewoka, Oklahoma
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54147.62]

+ 6076 M i. Jack Eugene CONGER was born on 18 Nov 1930 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK.

6077 M ii. Jesse Floyd CONGER was born on 19 Oct 1932 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK.

6078 M iii. Thurman Wayne CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1936 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK.

General Notes:
Thurman Wayne Conger

MARRIAGE-DIVORCE: Married and divorced, CFA II, p. 129

6079 F iv. Nelena Jane CONGER was born on 4 Feb 1939 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK.

General Notes:
Laura Castin

SPOUSE: Laura Castin was the 2nd spouse of Jesse James Conger.

General Notes:
Bessie Jane Conger

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Bessie Jane (Conger) Chambers? If so, the
date of death is known.
Individual: Chambers, Bessie
Social Security #: 545-36-7955
Issued in: California
Birth date: May 30, 1911
Death date: Feb 1996
ZIP Code of last known residence: 73020
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Choctaw, Oklahoma
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 74437
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Henryetta, Oklahoma
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 10, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.46592.128]

Bessie married Marshall Andrew CHAMBERS on 26 Sep 1926 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK. Marshall was born on 10 Oct 1907 in Mc Curtain, Haskell Co., OK.

6080 M i. Junior Lee CHAMBERS was born on 13 Jun 1928 and died on 25 Oct 1929 at age 1.

+ 6083 M iv. Frank Charles CHAMBERS was born on 29 Nov 1937 in Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK, died on 1 Jan 1977 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK at age 39, and was buried in Jan 1977 in Oakwood Cemetery.

+ 6084 M v. Merle Don CHAMBERS was born on 26 May 1948 in Rogers, Benton Co., AR.

4247. Finney Kinsey WILLIAMS was born on 14 Jan 1899 in Bower, Mc Intosh Co., OK, died on 6 Jun 1972 in Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK at age 73, and was buried in Jun 1972 in Checotah, McIntosh Co., OK, Greenlawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Finney Kinsey Williams

NAME-CONFLICT: Finnie and Finney (CFA II, p. 451)

Finney married Ruth ADAMS on 9 Jun 1917 in Texanna, Mc Intosh Co., OK. Ruth was born on 20 Dec 1900 in Beebe, , OK, died on 12 Apr 1978 in Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK at age 77, and was buried in Apr 1978 in Checotah, McIntosh Co., OK, Greenlawn Cemetery.

6085 M i. Clausine Andrew WILLIAMS was born on 9 Nov 1918 in Porum, Muskogee Co., OK.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, Clausine Andrew and D.J. Williams married twin sisters,
Iona Fay and Iona May Hood, respectively.

Clausine married Iona Fay HOOD, daughter of Unknown HOOD and Unknown, on 6 Mar 1943.

6086 F ii. Helen Oleta WILLIAMS was born on 5 Nov 1920 in Checotah, McIntosh Co., OK.

6087 M iii. D. J. WILLIAMS was born on 29 Mar 1923 in Checotah, McIntosh Co., OK.

General Notes:
D. J. Williams

SEX: Male

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, Clausine Andrew and D.J. Williams married twin sisters, Iona Fay and Iona May Hood, respectively.

D. married Iona May HOOD, daughter of Unknown HOOD and Unknown, on 26 Sep 1942.

6088 F iv. Mildred Delina WILLIAMS was born on 10 Jan 1927 in Checotah, McIntosh Co., OK.

6089 M v. Delmar Lee WILLIAMS was born on 10 Oct 1929 in Rankin/Scott Co., MS, McIntosh Co., OK.

6090 F vi. Gladys WILLIAMS was born on 24 Dec 1932 in Rankin/Scott Co., MS, McIntosh Co., OK and died on 24 Dec 1932 in Rankin/Scott Co., MS, McIntosh Co., OK.

6091 F vii. Patsy Ruth WILLIAMS was born on 21 Feb 1936 in Rankin/Scott Co., MS, McIntosh Co., OK.

6092 M viii. Curtis Dwaine WILLIAMS was born on 12 Dec 1938 in Rankin/Scott Co., MS, McIntosh Co., OK.

Ira married Nora Lee DORMAN on 29 Aug 1923 in Checotah, McIntosh Co., OK. Nora was born on 23 Jun 1908 in Porum, Muskogee Co., OK.

6093 F i. Dorothy Louise WILLIAMS was born on 13 Jun 1924 in Porum, Muskogee Co., OK.

+ 6094 F ii. Naomi Ruth WILLIAMS was born on 27 Sep 1926 in Porum, Muskogee Co., OK.

6095 M iii. Billy Jack WILLIAMS was born on 20 Feb 1930 in Rankin/Scott Co., MS, McIntosh Co., OK.

4264. Tillman Floyd KING was born on 5 Jan 1905 and died on 10 Jan 1942 in Clay, Webster Co., KY at age 37.

General Notes:
Tillman Floyd King

NAME-CONFLICT: Tilman

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Miner, a hard working Christian man who loved his family very much. (CFA I, p. 755)

Tillman married Rudelle METZ, daughter of Charles E. METZ and Carrie REA, on 27 Feb 1926. Rudelle was born on 21 Mar 1905 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

6100 M iii. Paul Milton KING was born on 7 May 1933 in Clay, Webster Co., KY.

Mary married Norris E. BRANSON, son of Claude BRANSON and Lorena HANCOCK, on 9 Apr 1957 in Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY. Norris was born on 31 Jan 1931.

General Notes:
Ines May Conger

RESIDENCES: As of July 1955, Mrs. Ines Trayler, Fredonia.

General Notes:
Corbet Traylor

SPOUSE: Corbet Traylor was the 2nd spouse of Ines May Conger.

AKA: Corbet and Corbett, CFA I, p. 126

4272. Leonard CONGER was born on 30 Jul 1909 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 23 Dec 1976 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 67.

General Notes:
Leonard Conger

OCCUPATION: Mechanical work

HOBBIES: fishing and camping

RESIDENCES: At the time of death, 118 East First Street, Marion, KY

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Leonard
Social Security #: 403-03-8711
Issued in: Kentucky
Birth date: Jul 30, 1909
Death date: Dec 1976
Residence code: Kentucky
ZIP Code of last known residence: 42064
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Marion, Kentucky
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 12, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54151.12]

OBITUARY:
Marion, KY -- Leonard Conger, age 67, of 118 East First Street, died at 10:30
a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1976 at his home.

He was the son of the late Charles and Lilly Ann (Gilbert) Conger.

Survivors include his wife, Agnes Marie Stembridge Conger of the home and one
daughter, Mrs. Jewel McKinley of Evansville, Indiana and two grandchildren; two
brothers, Aubrey and Barney Conger, one sister, Edna Mae Butler.

Mr. Conger spent most of his life in Marion. He was a member of Masonic
Bingham Lodge No. 256 F and A.M.

Leonard and Marie had been married over 43 years. Mr. Conger had been in bad
health for almost thirteen years, but he never gave up hope that he might bet
better some day.
(Source: unknown and undate clipping, found in Conger Confab, Vol. 3, No. 2,
June 1977 - retyped by Richard E. Henthorn)

Leonard married Agnes Marie STEMBRIDGE, daughter of Andrew Jackson STEMBRIDGE and Vinia BROWN, on 4 Apr 1933 in Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY. Agnes was born on 7 Mar 1910 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 31 Mar 1981 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 71.

General Notes:
Agnes Marie Stembridge

EDUCATION: 3 years of college

OCCUPATION: Factory worker

HOBBIES: gardening and all home work

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Agnes
Social Security #: 308-22-2580
Issued in: Indiana
Birth date: Mar 7, 1910
Death date: Mar 1981
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 42064
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Marion, Kentucky
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 12, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54145.75]

+ 6103 F i. Jewel Agnes CONGER was born on 3 Oct 1943 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

4273. Aubrey J. CONGER was born on 5 Jul 1911 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 11 Apr 1977 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 65.

General Notes:
Aubrey J. Conger

HOBBIES: Hunting and working with wood

DEATH-QUESTION: Did he really die in Kentucky? Can anyone cite a source?

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Aubrey
Social Security #: 311-09-8638
Issued in: Indiana
Birth date: Jul 5, 1911
Death date: Apr 1977
Residence code: Indiana
ZIP Code of last known residence: 47711
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Evansville, Indiana
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 47711
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Evansville, Indiana
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 8, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54145.174]

Aubrey married Clara Marie WALKER, daughter of Chester Cole WALKER and Ambia Gray FOX, on 12 May 1935 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Clara was born on 15 Jan 1918 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

6104 F i. Janey Rae CONGER was born on 27 Aug 1935 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

+ 6105 F ii. Mary Ann CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1937 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

+ 6106 F iii. Barbara Jean CONGER was born on 17 Sep 1941 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

+ 6107 F iv. Audria Sue CONGER was born on 7 Mar in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

4275. Barney Allen CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1921 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 4 Jun 1983 in Elk Rapids, Antrim Co., MI at age 61.

General Notes:
Barney Allen Conger

OCCUPATION: Millwright

HOBBIES: Like flying, golfing and fishing

MILITARY: Served during WWII

ORGANIZATIONS: Member of Airline Pilots International Assn.

CREMATION: The remains were cremated.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Barney
Social Security #: 311-18-6760
SS# issued in: Indiana
Birth date: Oct 5, 1921
Death date: Jun 1983
Residence code: Michigan
ZIP Code of last known residence: 49629
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Elk Rapids, Michigan
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 49629
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Elk Rapids, Michigan
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 31, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48090.96]

Barney next married Joy L. WENZ, daughter of Charles J. WENZ and Emma MYERS, on 26 Aug 1962. Joy was born on 2 Oct 1938.

6108 F i. Penny Lynn CONGER was born on 18 Mar 1963 and died on 11 Aug 1963.

6110 M i. Robert Steven RABER was born on 18 Apr 1952 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

6111 F ii. Pamela Kay RABER was born on 11 Nov 1954 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

6112 M iii. Terry Edward RABER was born on 17 Feb 1959 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

General Notes:
Geneva Love Wilcox

OCCUPATION: Taught school for 2 years in one-room country school; secretary; Bookkeeper for the family business.

EDUCATION: Lockyear's Business College in Evansville, IN

RESEARCHER-QUESTION: Geneva Love (Wilcox) Clark and her daughter, Sylvia, were the compilers of the "Crittenden County Congers" and spent many hours traveling and reading census records. Where can a copy of this document be found?

BIOGRAPHY:
"My mother, Geneva Wilcox Clark, always felt the responsibility of the care of her own mother, Dora Ann Conger Wilcox. She was raised in the home of her grandmother, Nancy Margaret Slaton Conger, who had lost her own husband, Paton. Paton, as did his own father, Elisha, kept the custom of this area of "sitting-up" with a neighbor who had died of typhoid fever. Both Paton and Elisha died of the same illness soon afterward.

"Mother's uncles, Albert, "Doss" and Charles, lived nearby and helped their own mother, Nancy, with her crops. Dora Ann also worked in the garden and fields. Frail Malinda, who later died of T.B., helped in the house.

"When Mother was educated and grown, she accepted the responsibility of the total support of her mother, Dora Ann. Mother taught two years in a 'one-room' country school to afford Lockyear's Business College in Evansville, Ind. After graduation she became a secretary and bookkeeper in local offices of Marion Flourspar Offices. My grandmother and mother 'pooled' what money they had from the sale of my great-grandfather's farm with money earned in order to purchase a small home. (I grew up in this home before a new one was built in 1948.)

"After marriage, I came along to stop her from her position. Times were difficult in those depression years, causing Mother to feel obligated to return to her position when I was about three years of age. Grandmother Dora kept me, helping with the cooking, etc. My sister arrived and Mother continued working.

"Dad had begun contracting to build homes, as well as sell lumber and other building materials. As the business grew, so did Mother's responsibility as bookkeeper, salesperson, etc. Today, March 1969, Mother still maintains the book work of Clark Building and Supply Co., with the aid of my sister, a Bowling Green Business graduate. Sam Smith, Linda's husband, works with Dad along with other help. Dad discontinued contracting several years ago in order to slow down. Dora Ann Conger always lived and worked in Mother's home until her death in 1961."
(Source: Written by daughter, Sylvia Jean (Clark) Puckett - The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 715-716 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Geneva married Sylvan Edward CLARK, son of Ira B. CLARK and Pernecia Jane CAIN, on 7 Sep 1930 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Sylvan was born on 4 Jan 1901 in Crittenden Co., KY.

General Notes:
Sylvan Edward Clark

OCCUPATION: Owner/operator of Clark Building and Supply Company in Marion, KY

RESIDENCES: P.O. Box 409, Marion, KY 42064.

+ 6113 F i. Sylvia Jean CLARK was born on 4 Jan 1932 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

+ 6114 F ii. Linda Nell CLARK was born on 29 Sep 1939 in Princeton, Caldwell Co., KY.

4279. Carl Clement CONGER was born on 8 Jan 1912, died on 14 Jun 1968 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 56, and was buried on 16 Jun 1968 in Mapleview Cemetery.

General Notes:
Carl Clement Conger

OBITUARY: Funeral services for Carl Conger, 56, of Marion Rt. 6, [KY], who died Friday were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Hunt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Thomas West officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

He is also survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth Conger; one son, Charles Edward Conger of Gary, Ind.; two sisters, Mrs. Wilma Cloyd of Marion, and Mrs. Anna Mae Fritz of Sikeston, Mo.; and one granddaughter.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 50 - Maxine Crowell Leonard) .

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Carl
Social Security #: 407-05-8739
SS# issued in: Kentucky
Birth date: Jan 8, 1912
Death date: Jun 1968
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 31, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48090.158]

Carl married Ruth ORR, daughter of Albert ORR and Myrtle EDWARDS,. Ruth was born on 28 Jul 1917.

General Notes:
Wilma Irene Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1968, Marion, KY

RECOLLECTIONS:
"I have a sad story about Wilma I. Conger Cloyd who died of Alzheimers after
being in a rest home 9 1/2 years. When she was in the local hospital a short
time before being admitted to the rest home she said, 'I don't need to be here.
I don't have any pain whatsoever. I just don't remember like I used to and
that worries my family.'

She had lost the use of her hands somewhat and gradually lost control of
movement over the years until she was unable to do anything, even eat or talk.
One of the saddest times was the last time she tried to talk to me. She tried
so hard and did make me understand, by motion, what she wanted to say. I
believe that was as much as five years before she died of pneumonia.

Wilma had an excellent memory, was county spelling champion when whe was 12
years old, and was Valedictorian when she graduated from high school after ten
years in school. She worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority several years
and got that job by making the highest grade on an examination for the job.
(Source: Written by Geneva Clark of Marion, KY in 1988 - The Conger Family of
America, Vol. II, p. 280 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Wilma married Gilbert CLOYD, son of B. CLOYD and Connie FORD, in Jun 1951.

General Notes:
Gilbert Cloyd

PARENTS: His parents were B. Cloyd and Connie Ford of the Cloyd Farms in Crittenden Co., KY.

General Notes:
Clifford Arthur Hutchinson

OCCUPATION: Postal employee

EMIGRATION: Moved from Garden City, KS to California in 1960

ADOPTION: "They adopted" (CFA II, p. 341)

Clifford married Estelle HUBBARD on 10 Jan 1931 in Garden City, Finney Co., KS.

General Notes:
Thomas J. Thurston Conger

AKA: Probably called, Thurston

HOBBIES: Talent is woodworking, hobbies fishing and gardening

RESIDENCES: Rt. 3, Box 673; Harriman, TN 37748

Thomas married Vona Mae LEWIS, daughter of Robert Charles LEWIS and Ida Mae JOHNSON, on 19 Nov 1938 in Athens, Limestone Co., AL. Vona was born on 7 Aug 1918 in Anderson, Lauderdale Co., AL.

6121 M i. Thurston CONGER was born on 18 May 1941 in Athens, Limestone Co., AL.

6122 F ii. Linda Gayle CONGER was born on 19 Jun 1942 in Athens, Limestone Co., AL.

6123 F iii. Barbara Jean CONGER was born on 23 Jun 1944 in Athens, Limestone Co., AL.

6124 M iv. Charles Glenn CONGER was born on 14 Jan 1946 in Athens, Limestone Co., AL.

6125 F v. Wanda Sue CONGER was born on 26 Sep 1949 in Athens, Limestone Co., AL.

6126 M vi. Randall Wayne CONGER was born on 26 May 1957 in Rockwood, Roane Co., TN.

General Notes:
Gerald Gentry

RESEARCHER: Gerald Gentry was interested in genealogy and posted a query to GenForum on 14 Jan 2002. Email: tootie@ipa.net.

General Notes:
Elyce Unknown

NAME: Listed as Elyce Hughes on a 31 Dec 2000 posting to the Conger board of GenForum. Is Hughes her maiden name?

RESEARCHER: Elyce Hughes was interested in genealogy.

General Notes:
Jane Anne Hammerly

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

RESIDENCES: Jane's family lived in Arizona, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Ohio

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 2000, 13551 Paradise Church Road; Hagerstown, MD 21743-2425

Jane married Jack Burnell GUNDERMAN, son of Elmer G. GUNDERMAN and Mary Anne DAVIS, on 18 Apr 1941 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. Jack was born on 21 Aug 1916 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.

General Notes:
Jack Burnell Gunderman

RESIDENCES: Jack Gunderman's father was from Germany. His mother from Ireland. From Pittsburgh they settled in Hagerstown, MD in 1941; Jack and family settled in Hagerstown in 1956.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 743 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Personnel work

HOBBIES: Active in amateur radio from the age of 13

SIBLINGS: None

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

6129 M i. Lee Burnell GUNDERMAN was born on 19 Jun 1942 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.

+ 6130 F ii. Jo_Anne GUNDERMAN was born on 13 Mar 1944 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.

6131 F iii. Mary Karen GUNDERMAN was born on 30 Apr 1945 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.

Mary married Norman Christian RENNINGER on 3 Sep 1966 in Hagerstown, Frederick Co., MD.

General Notes:
Norman Christian Renninger

EDUCATION: Phi Beta Kappa, University of Maryland, 1969

MARRIAGE: Presbyterian Church, Hagerstown, MD.

General Notes:
Rex Leland Hammerly

DIVORCE: A marriage of Rex Hammerly to an unknown person ended in divorce.

RELATIONSHIP: Rex Leland Hammerly and his wife, Yvonne Conger, were first cousins. Their common ancestor was, William Lemuel Conger. According to their aunt, Nora (Conger) Belford, "They had quite a crush on each other when Yvonne graduated from high school in 1948, but both married other partners and both subsequently divorced. They met again after many years and decided they would get married after all."

OCCUPATION: Engr and Arts

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Sculptor, painter, inventor, philospher, guitarist, writer -- and poor speller.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 744 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Rex next married Yvonne CONGER, daughter of Rex Edward CONGER and Thelma Claudia SCRIVNER,. Yvonne was born on 14 Mar 1931 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.

6132 F i. Marguerite Ann HAMMERLY was born on 23 Jul 1968 in Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.

4306. Mary Margie HAMMERLY was born on 1 May 1925 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA and died on 6 Jan 1971 in Ojai, Ventura Co., CA at age 45.

General Notes:
Mary Margie Hammerly

OCCUPATION: Registered Nurse

HOBBIES: Sewing and horseback riding

Mary married Albert Romaine ELLISON, son of Unknown ELLISON and Anna SOEFFING, on 17 Jan 1949 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV. Albert was born on 7 Nov 1925 in Estherville, Emmet Co., IA and died on 13 Aug 1977 at age 51.

General Notes:
Albert Romaine Ellison

MILITARY-HEALTH_HISTORY: Disabled veteran

HOBBIES: Sports enthusiast

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Estherville, IA; Las Vegas, NV (CFA II, p. 705)

+ 6133 F i. Cathy Lynn ELLISON was born on 4 Apr 1952 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

+ 6134 M ii. Kerry Lane ELLISON was born on 26 Aug 1953 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Glenn married Marjorie VOLKER, daughter of Lawrence Ronzo VOLKER and Eileen O. GATY, on 24 Oct 1945. Marjorie was born on 13 Jul 1924 in Bertrand, Scott Co., MO.

General Notes:
Marjorie Volker

Problem: Surname listed as, Voelker and Volker in CFA I.

General Notes:
Walter Bender

DIVORCE: The marriage of Mr. Bender and Yvonne Conger ended in divorce.

Yvonne next married Rex Leland HAMMERLY Jr., son of Rex Leland HAMMERLY and Marguerite Gordon CONGER,. Rex was born on 29 Oct 1922 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.

4312. James W. CONGER was born on 30 May 1929 in Cumberland City, Stewart Co., TN.

General Notes:
James W. Conger

OCCUPATION: Frt Bill Clk

ORGANIZATIONS: Member National Railway Historical Society

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

RESIDENCES: 1150 Jameson Road; Memphis, TN 38122

James married Sarah M. PARCHMAN, daughter of Eugene Earl PARCHMAN and Betty ADAMS, on 2 Jun 1963 in Cumberland City, Stewart Co., TN. Sarah was born on 14 Jun 1931 in Cumberland City, Stewart Co., TN.

6138 M i. Frederick Swan CONGER was born on 21 Aug 1965 in Humboldt, Gibson/Madison Co., TN.

6139 M ii. John Paul CONGER was born on 12 May 1970 in Humboldt, Gibson/Madison Co., TN.

Othel married Hazel FERRELL, daughter of Volentine FERRELL and Laura Belle STACEY, on 1 Jun 1928 in Rosiclare, Hardin Co., IL. Hazel was born on 7 Sep 1908 in Hicks, Hardin Co., IL.

+ 6140 M i. James Gordon CONGER was born on 13 Dec 1931 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL.

6141 M ii. Jerry Ronald CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1936 in Rosiclare, Hardin Co., IL and died on 24 May 1986 in East Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL at age 50.

General Notes:
Jerry Ronald Conger

BIRTH: 3 Mar 1936, CFA I, p. 267 and CFA II, p. 701; 2 Mar 1936 elsewhere

HEALTH_HISTORY: Jerry Ronald Conger was a quadriplegic, resulting from a broken
neck sustained in a diving accident, in the Ohio River, at the age of 15.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 416 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Writer, who typed with a mouth stick

RESIDENCES: Box 571; Rosiclare, IL 62982

BIOGRAPHY: Rosiclare, Illinois Man, 36, Writes (Hard Way) - Disabled But Busy
Jerry Conger, 36, is a writer.

He also is a quadriplegic. For the past 20 years he has not walked, played basketball, turned the pages of a book with is fingers. When he was 15, he dived to the bottom of the Ohio River and broke his neck.

He has no use of his legs or the fingers of his hands. His vehicle is a wheelchair. He can move his arms to some extent and is able, with the help of arm splints, to feed himself.

In the ensuing years the Rosiclare native has discovered his goal in life - to become a published author. He always has been interested in writing, but he became seriously interested about 10 years ago.

He devotes his afternoons to long sessions at his carriageless electric typewriter which is stationed in the living room of the home he shares with his mother, Mrs. Hazel Conger. Conger types by using a mouthstick.

The mouthstick is a quarter inch dowel stick capped with a teeth-moulded acrylic mouthpiece and tipped with an eraser. It was while he was in therapy at the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Peoria, IL that an occupational therapist suggested the mouthstick.

The instrument has opened up a new world for Conger. It is the world of the mind. It is a world where he can go anywhere he wants, do whatever he feels like, and create a universe all his own. In the past 10 years he has written novels, a few dozen short stories, and a number of poems, as well as numerous other articles. It is with the articles and poems he has had success. An article he did on himself appeared in the June 1971, issue of "The Exceptional Parent." This is a magazine for parents of children with disabilities.

In the article he told of his mouthstick and his love for writing and his philosophy about himself. He does not live in the past, although the past is an important part of life for him and he draws some of his fiction from it. But this is not his dwelling place. He writes and his writing keeps him geared toward the future.

Conger was in the hospital for three months after his accident but he was able to receive his diploma with the rest of his graduating high school class. After high school, he took a number of correspondence courses through the University of Illinois. The courses included rhetoric, literature, and psychology.

Serious fiction is what interests Conger the most. He turns out an average of 2,000 words each afternoon. So far he has not been successful with having his fiction published. Fiction is the hardest market to break into and, with so many magazines folding, Conger finds the obstacles on the road to being published are large.

But he keeps writing. Two more articles have been accepted by "The Exceptional Parent." He received mention in recent issues of "Time" and the "Saturday Review" in connection with the new magazine. "Time" carried a quote from his article -- "One Adjusts to Realities. I Try to Forge Ahead."

Although fiction is his first love, Conger also writes articles which require a good deal of research. Although the Rosiclare library is small, there is a good library system in Illinois which allows libraries to borrow from larger libraries such as the one at Springfield. The research for his articles also comes from government books and brochures.

A writer must be willing to accept any assignment. Perhaps the oddest assignment Conger tackled was an article on the louse. Robert Burns wrote a poem on the louse, so Conger decided maybe there was a louse market somewhere out there in publishing land. To his dismay one magazine informed him that it had already published an article on the louse.

Like Ireland's famed Christy Brown, the author who is completely paralyzed and types out joyous novels such as "Down All the Days" with his left foot, Conger has overcome numerous obstacles. He is not bitter. He is not angry over what has come to be his fate. He adjusts as best he can.

In his article for "The Exceptional Parent," Conger wrote: "One does not accept the unacceptable. One adjusts to realities, living always with hope. I try to forge ahead as everyone else does, fully aware that life may never be full, but determined never to accept less than I must. This doesn't mean I never despair. Depression, a sense of frustration and failure, lurk just outside conscious thought, ready to spring when something goes wrong."
(Source: Sun-Democract, 23 Mar [1972?] by Barry Eysman, Staff Writer - The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

REFERENCE: There are samples of some of Jerry Conger's writing in CFA I, p. 267-272.

Jerry married Vickie FRAZZETTA on 16 Jun 1978 in East Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL.

+ 6142 M iii. Norman Eugene CONGER was born on 25 Mar 1939 in Rosiclare, Hardin Co., IL.

General Notes:
Armella Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: (Mary) Armella Conger, CFA II, p. 379

+ 6143 M i. Bobby Joe MOORE was born on 6 Jan 1932 in Rosiclare, Hardin Co., IL.

+ 6144 F i. Brenda Gail DOWNEY was born on 8 Aug 1946 in Rosiclare, Hardin Co., IL.

4337. Ralph Clifton CONGER was born on 22 Aug 1921 in Kuttawa, Lyon Co., TN, died on 18 Mar 1997 in Eddyville, Lyon Co., TN at age 75, and was buried in Mar 1997 in Lyon Co., TN, Providence Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ralph Clifton Conger

AKA: Probably called, Clifton; Ralph on the SSDI; Clifton in his obituary

OCCUPATION: farmer

RESIDENCES: Rt. 2; Eddyville, KY 42038

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

OBITUARY: [Ralph] Clifton Conger
Clifton Conger, 75, of Eddyville, [KY] died Tuesday March 18 [1997] at 11 a.m. at his home in Lyon County, [KY].

A member of Fairview United Methodist Church and a World War II Army veteran, he was a son of the late Henry E. and Margaret Glascow Conger.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charley Ben Conger and Alton Conger, and two sisters Willie White and Mattie Lee Castleberry.

Survivors include his wife, Juanita Conger, two sons, Scottie Conger and Darrel Conger both of Eddyville; four grandchildren; one great grandchild; three sisters, Elsie Davenport and Newton Cash, both of Princeton, and Edna White of Eddyville and several nieces and nephews. ...

Burial followed in Providence Cemetery in Lyon County.
(Source: unknown - published in the Dec 2000 issue of Conger Confab, p. 293 & 292)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Ralph
Social Security #: 406-14-8651
Issued in: Kentucky
Birth date: Aug 22, 1921
Death date: Mar 18, 1997
ZIP Code of last known residence: 42038
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Eddyville, Kentucky
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.6]

Ralph married Juanita Rose SCOTT, daughter of Royster SCOTT and Goldie Belle ROWLAND, on 17 Jun 1948 in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., KY. Juanita was born on 16 Sep 1931 in Eddyville, Lyon Co., TN.

General Notes:
Juanita Rose Scott

OCCUPATION: Factory worker

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

COMMENT: Living as of Mar 1997

General Notes:
Ralph Scott Conger

AKA: Scottie Conger in the obituary of his father

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1997, Eddyville, KY

+ 6147 M ii. Darrell Eltie CONGER was born on 28 Jul 1953 in Princeton, Caldwell Co., KY.

4339. Ida Belle DAVIS was born on 29 Oct 1896 in Bollinger Co., MO and died on 11 Dec 1958 in Madison Co., MO at age 62.

6148 M i. Delbert Wilbur SMITH was born on 24 Dec 1914 and died on 17 Jan 1915.

6149 F ii. Madgie Lucille SMITH was born on 8 Dec 1916 and died on 25 Jan 1920 at age 3.

General Notes:
Eunice Augusta Davis

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Liked to serve and read. She helped her mate in his church work.

Eunice married James Franklin MILLER, son of John Franklin MILLER and Mary Catherine SKAGGS, on 7 Apr 1918 in Marquand, Bollinger Co., MO. James was born on 3 Sep 1894 in Bollinger Co., MO, died on 14 May 1965 in Farmington, St. Francis Co., MO at age 70, and was buried in May 1965 in Union Light Cemetery.

General Notes:
James Franklin Miller

OCCUPATION-CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Free-Will Baptist minister for 51 years, pastoring churches in Missouri, Texas, North Carolina and Texas. He was Missouri State Free-Will Baptist Moderate for 10 years, National Moderate for 5 years, served on the Board of Trustees of Free Will Baptist College at Nashville, TN.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 376 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

6153 M i. Austin Lizenbee MILLER was born on 17 Feb 1919 in Madison Co., MO and died on 4 Apr 1919 in Madison Co., MO.

+ 6154 M ii. Lee Roy MILLER was born on 7 Jun 1920 in Marquand, Bollinger Co., MO.

6158 F vi. Eunice Catherine MILLER was born on 5 Jan 1930 in Madison Co., MO and died on 5 Jan 1930 in Madison Co., MO.

4341. Lula Ann DAVIS was born on 16 May 1902 in Bollinger Co., MO and died on 21 Apr 1974 in St. Louis, , MO at age 71.

6159 M i. Dennis SHRUM was born on 8 Jan 1920 and died on 17 Oct 1965 at age 45.

4343. Benjamin Wesley DAVIS was born on 9 Aug 1906 in Bollinger Co., MO and died on 5 Apr 1950 in St. Francis Co., MO at age 43.

General Notes:
Howard James Davis

DIVORCE: The marriage of Howard James Davis and Judy Scott ended in divorce.

General Notes:
Linda Leir

SPOUSE: Linda Leir was the 2nd spouse of Howard James Davis.

General Notes:
Donald Lee McCormack

DIVORCE: The marriage of Donald Lee McCormack and Thelma Ridings ended in divorce.

General Notes:
Barbara Ann Jellison

SPOUSE: CFA II, p. 291, Barbara Ann Jellison was the 3rd spouse of Donald Lee McCormack.

Robert married Jeanne MATTHEWS, daughter of William Gerald MATTHEWS and Drusilla EDWARDS, on 5 Sep 1955 in Van Buren, Crawford Co., AR. Jeanne was born on 26 Aug 1937 in Van Buren, Crawford Co., AR.

6184 F i. Debra Ann CONGER was born on 18 Sep 1957 in Altus, Jackson Co., OK.

6185 F ii. Karen Sue CONGER was born on 13 Nov 1959 in Altus, Jackson Co., OK.

General Notes:
Charles Robert Conger

PARENTS: Charles Ernest Conger and Marguerite McCoy

RESIDENCES: 1616 Kingston; Aurora, CO 80016

Charles married Mildred Evelyn GRUBB, daughter of Robert GRUBB and Annie Bunbrack TAIT, on 5 Mar 1948 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK. Mildred was born on 14 Feb 1927 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

6187 F ii. Barbara Kay CONGER was born on 6 Dec 1950 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

6189 F iv. Cynthia Lynn CONGER was born on 19 Jan 1954 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

6190 M v. Tait Mc_Cay CONGER was born on 4 Mar 1957 in Aurora, Adams Co., CO.

General Notes:
Tait McCay Conger

PROBLEM: Was the middle name, McCay or McCoy? McCay list in CFA I, p. 69.

General Notes:
Thomas Eli Conger

PARENTS: Charles Ernest Conger and Marguerite McCoy

OCCUPATION: Flight Engineer

RESIDENCES: 5115 Harvest Hill; Dallas, TX

Thomas married Sally JONES, daughter of Lon JONES and Unknown, on 22 Nov 1963 in Dallas, , TX. Sally was born on 8 Apr.

General Notes:
Thomas Eli Conger

PARENTS: Thomas Eli Conger and Sally Jones

ADOPTION: Legally adopted.

General Notes:
Tammy Ann Conger

PARENTS: Thomas Eli Conger and Sally Jones

ADOPTION: Legally adopted.

General Notes:
Charlotte Ann Conger

PARENTS: Thomas Eli Conger and Sally Jones

ADOPTION: Legally adopted.

General Notes:
Patty Jean Conger

OCCUPATION: Office Manager

HOBBIES: Bowling, handwork

Patty married George William RAY, daughter of George William RAY and Bertha KNIGHT, on 25 Jul 1953 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. George was born on 5 Apr 1931 in Green Forest, Carroll Co., AR.

+ 6194 M i. Steven Allen RAY was born on 9 Aug 1956 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

6196 M iii. Darrell William RAY was born on 30 Aug 1966 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

General Notes:
Norman Lee Conger

OCCUPATION: Electrical Engineer

EDUCATION: Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering

HOBBIES: Woodworking

RESIDENCES: 939 N. 4th; Ponca City, OK 74601

Norman married Bonnie Lucille SANDERS, daughter of Lester SANDERS and Elizabeth FUSON, on 3 Nov 1950 in Collinsville, Tulsa Co., OK. Bonnie was born on 24 Mar 1933 in Oklahoma.

6197 M i. Alan Lee CONGER was born on 24 Jun 1953 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

6198 M ii. Norman Lester CONGER was born on 20 Jun 1955 in Bedford, Middlesex Co., MA.

6199 F iii. Debra CONGER was born on 13 Aug 1957 in Ponca City, Kay/Osage Co., OK.

General Notes:
Juanita Marie Conger

Problem: Was she born in Tulsa, OK or Catoosu, Rogers Co., OK? Both listed in CFA I.

HOBBIES: Sewing, painting, drawing, reading good books

Juanita married Ralph O. PARKER, son of Joseph PARKER and Lulu FERGUSON, on 9 Nov 1951 in Collinsville, Tulsa Co., OK. Ralph was born on 2 Dec 1923 in Purcell, Mc Clain Co., OK.

General Notes:
Ralph O. Parker

OCCUPATION: Mechanical Engineer

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Excellent carpenter, could draw

RESIDENCES: RR 1, Box 78; Collinsville, OK

6200 M i. Michael Anthony PARKER was born on 2 Jun 1960 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

6201 M ii. Daniel Leigh PARKER was born on 28 Mar 1962 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

6202 F iii. Linda Louise PARKER was born on 18 Jan 1964 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

General Notes:
Rodger Allen Conger

OCCUPATION: Truck Driver

RESIDENCES: 9411 E. Newton Street; Tulsa, OK

Rodger married Donna Jo COMPTON, daughter of Joe COMPTON and Donna Jean UNKNOWN, on 2 Sep 1961 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK. Donna was born on 26 Feb 1944 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

6203 F i. Juanita Jean CONGER was born on 16 Jun 1962 in Albany, Dougherty Co., GA.

6204 F ii. Marie Frances CONGER was born on 3 Sep 1963 in Albany, Dougherty Co., GA.

General Notes:
Warren Galen Conger

OCCUPATION: Retail milk man

HOBBIES: bowling, hunting, boating

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESIDENCES: 1165 Monzamta Hills Avenue; Redding, CA 96001

Warren married Ora Mae KENNEDY, daughter of Eugene KENNEDY and Edith May FERGER, on 6 Aug 1954 in Reno, Washoe Co., NV. Ora was born on 6 Aug 1936 in Fairfield, Solano Co., CA.

General Notes:
Ora Mae Kennedy

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

HOBBIES: arts and crafts

6205 F i. Rebecca Sue CONGER was born on 1 Aug 1955 in Chester, Plumas Co., CA and died on 1 Aug 1955 in Chester, Plumas Co., CA.

6206 M ii. Brian Arthur CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1956 in Redding, Shasta Co., CA.

General Notes:
Brian Arthur Conger

DIVORCE: The marriage of Brian Arthur Conger and Debbie Wayland ended in divorce. (CFA II, p. 723)

6207 M iii. Jeffery Warren CONGER was born on 7 Jun 1958 in Redding, Shasta Co., CA.

General Notes:
Jeffery Warren Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Jeffrey Warren Conger (CFA II, p. 723)

DIVORCE: The marriage of Jeffery Warren Conger and Mary Alice Azbil ended in divorce. (CFA II, p. 723)

6208 M iv. Kenneth Wayne CONGER was born on 5 Dec 1959 in Redding, Shasta Co., CA.

6209 F v. Dawnella Lee CONGER was born on 14 Jul 1966 in Redding, Shasta Co., CA.

6210 F vi. Angela Ann CONGER was born on 18 Apr 1968 in Redding, Shasta Co., CA.

General Notes:
Charles Ray Conger

OCCUPATION: Asst. Bank Cashier; self employed, Conger's Bookkeeping and Tax Service

RESIDENCES: 314 N. College; Paris, TN 38242

Charles married Helen HUCKABA, daughter of E. Frank HUCKABA and Lillie MORGAN, on 12 May 1946 in Cornith, Alcorn Co., MS. Helen was born on 5 Mar 1927 in Rockwood, Franklin Co., AL.

6212 M ii. Charles Ricky CONGER was born on 3 Feb 1958 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

General Notes:
William Barry Conger

OCCUPATION: Electrician

RESIDENCES: 1117 Palmer Drive; Paris, TN 38242

William married Lottie Fay TAYLOR, daughter of Thomas Claud TAYLOR and Ora Celica REECE, on 8 Feb 1942 in Caruthersville, Pemiscot Co., MO. Lottie was born on 23 Mar 1924 in Mc Kenzie, Carroll Co., TN.

General Notes:
Lottie Fay Taylor

BIRTH-COMMENT: The birth place, McKenzie, TN, lies in three counties.

OCCUPATION: Ceramic decorator

+ 6213 M i. William Gary CONGER was born on 2 Oct 1947 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

6214 M ii. Donald Ray CONGER was born on 11 Apr 1955 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

General Notes:
Donald Ray Conger

DIVORCE: The marriage of Donald Ray Conger and Sheila Diane Dodd ended in divorce in Oct 1981.

Donald married Sheila Diane DODD, daughter of Charles Curtis DODD and Glenna Mae BLACK, on 12 Aug 1976 in Henry, Henry Co., TN. Sheila was born on 18 Sep 1951 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

General Notes:
Joe Fritz Conger

MILITARY: U.S. Army

OCCUPATION: works in a machine shop

HOBBIES: Coon hunting, fiddling

Joe married Betty Ruth LINDSEY, daughter of Atlas A. LINDSEY and Lotterine CARTER, on 9 Jan 1952. Betty was born on 11 Jul 1930 in Routon, Henry Co., TN.

General Notes:
Louis Houston Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Lewis Houston Conger, (CFA I, p. 157); Louis Houston Conger, (CFA II, p. 163)

MILITARY: Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict

OCCUPATION: Machine operator

HOBBIES: fishing, music (guitar)

Louis married Patricia Ann LITTLE on 13 Jan 1952 in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Patricia was born on 13 Oct 1934, died on 22 Aug 1972 at age 37, and was buried in Aug 1972 in , Van Dyke Cemetery.

+ 6216 F i. Martha Ann CONGER was born on 10 Nov 1953 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

6217 M ii. Ronald Houston CONGER was born on 2 Oct 1956 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

+ 6218 F iii. Deborah Kay CONGER was born on 23 Sep 1958 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

6219 M iv. Joe Randall CONGER was born on 28 Jul 1962 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

Margaret married Melvin Le_Roy SANDERS, son of Edward Charles SANDERS and Blanche BROWN, on 13 Oct 1940. Melvin was born on 25 Nov 1922 in Brookport, Massac Co., IL.

General Notes:
Melvin LeRoy Sanders

AKA: Melvin Souders (CFA); Melvin LeRoy Sanders (CFA I, p. 785)

OCCUPATION: Livestock dealer

RESIDENCES: Brookport, IL

6220 F i. Sandra SANDERS was born on 28 Nov 1941 in Metropolis, Massac Co., IL.

6221 F ii. Melva SANDERS was born on 8 Jun 1945 in East St. Louis, St. Clair Co., IL.

General Notes:
Rebecca Pauline Robinson

AKA: Roberson in CFA I, p. 261 & 560, Robinson in CFA II, p. 158 & 182. Roberson should be changed to Robinson, per CFA II, p. 725.

AKA: Called Polly,

+ 6222 M i. James David CONGER was born on 23 Mar 1947 in Paris, Henry Co., TN, died on 8 Sep 1976 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN at age 29, and was buried in Sep 1976 in New Liberty.

+ 6223 F ii. Rebecca Joyce CONGER was born on 15 May 1949 in Paris, Henry Co., TN and died on 1 Jan 1979 in Paris, Henry Co., TN at age 29.

+ 6224 M iii. Larry Mitchell CONGER was born on 26 May 1952 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

+ 6225 F iv. Mary Ruth CONGER was born on 16 Jan 1955 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

+ 6226 M v. Paul Frederick CONGER was born on 14 Jun 1957 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

+ 6227 M vi. John Richard CONGER was born on 3 Sep 1964 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

General Notes:
Martha Jane Conger

DIVORCE: Martha Jane Conger was divorced from Mr. Redden.

+ 6230 F ii. Donna Jane REDDEN was born on 1 Apr 1953 in Hardin, Marshall Co., KY.

+ 6232 M i. Roger Allen CONGER was born on 27 Oct 1960 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

+ 6233 M ii. Charles Robert CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1962 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

6234 M iii. Randall Lee CONGER was born on 9 Jun 1966 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

General Notes:
William Lawrence Conger

OCCUPATION: Factory worker

RESIDENCES: 1260 Dix; Southgate, MI

William married Dorothy PATTERSON, daughter of Clayton PATTERSON and Jessie MARTIN, on 15 Oct 1965 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Dorothy was born on 30 Mar 1943 in Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada.

6235 M i. William Lawrence CONGER was born on 25 Mar 1966 in Dearborn, Wayne Co., MI.

General Notes:
Phillip Edward Conger

OCCUPATION: Guitar player and singer, had his own band, "Motor City Cowboys."

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Church of Christ

RESIDENCES: 6482 Gloria; Wayne, MI 48184

Phillip married Theresa DARDEN, daughter of James DARDEN and Dorothy Marie FLYNN, on 3 May 1960 in Flat Rock, Wayne Co., MI. Theresa was born on 23 Oct 1941 in Miami, Dade Co., FL.

6236 M i. Paul Edward CONGER was born on 7 Dec 1961 in Dearborn, Wayne Co., MI.

6237 F ii. Rebecca Lee CONGER was born on 7 May 1966 in Dearborn, Wayne Co., MI.

6238 F iii. Jennifer Lynn CONGER was born on 11 Jul 1969 in Dearborn, Wayne Co., MI.

6239 M iv. Steven Garrett CONGER was born on 24 May 1970 in Dearborn, Wayne Co., MI.

Clara married Lloyd KRUGER, son of Herbert KRUGER and Flora HERMAN, on 12 Oct 1950. Lloyd was born on 1 Jul 1929 in Metropolis, Massac Co., IL.

6240 F i. Linda Jane KRUGER was born on 13 Oct 1951 in Metropolis, Massac Co., IL.

6241 M ii. William Michael KRUGER was born on 22 Dec 1952 in Metropolis, Massac Co., IL.

Mary married Billy P. KOMMER, son of Arnold John KOMMER and Flora HARMAN, on 29 Sep 1951 in Metropolis, Massac Co., IL. Billy was born on 9 Mar 1932 in Brownfield, Pope Co., IL.

General Notes:
Billy P. Kommer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Church of Christ

RESIDENCES: 711 East 8th Street; Metropolis, IL

6242 F i. Cathy Jo KOMMER was born on 11 Aug 1955 in Paducah, Mc Cracken Co., KY.

6243 F ii. Karen Kay KOMMER was born on 3 Dec 1960 in Paducah, Mc Cracken Co., KY.

General Notes:
Richard David Conger

OCCUPATION: Sheet Metal Assembly

HOBBIES: Plays guitar, fishing, water skiiing, singing

RESIDENCES: 322 North 9th Street; Wood River, IL

Richard married Beverly Ann STAUFFER, daughter of Christopher Robert STAUFFER and Beatrice Louise EAVES, in Sep 1960. Beverly was born on 17 Oct 1944 in Alton, Madison Co., IL.

General Notes:
Beverly Ann Staufffer

HOBBIES: Enjoys reading, crossword puzzles, sewing

6246 F i. Cynthia Michelle CONGER was born on 2 Jun 1961 in Alton, Madison Co., IL.

6247 F ii. Monica Sue CONGER was born on 24 Jun 1964 in Alton, Madison Co., IL.

6248 F iii. Cheryl Lynne CONGER was born on 30 Mar 1967 in Alton, Madison Co., IL.

General Notes:
Samuel Lee Conger

OCCUPATION: Appliance repairman

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

RESIDENCES: Route 5, Paris, TN 38242

Samuel married Lela WILLIAMS, daughter of Clarence WILLIAMS and Vola OGLE, on 28 Aug 1970 in Paris, Henry Co., TN. Lela was born on 9 Apr 1950 in Columbia, Cumberland Co., VA.

6249 F i. Angela Carol CONGER was born on 8 Jun 1972 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

6250 M ii. Jason Samuel CONGER was born on 16 May 1974 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

6251 F i. Melanie Loraine CONGER was born on 20 May 1971 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

Danny next married Mary Agnes COLEMAN, daughter of Martin COLEMAN and Ivy CRUTCHFIELD, on 28 Jun 1975. Mary was born on 17 Nov 1972 in Carroll Co., TN.

General Notes:
Jamie Louis Conger

BIRTH: 27 Mar 1978 at Carrol County Hospital, Carrol Co., TN.

General Notes:
Paul Edward Wood

DIVORCE: The marriage of Paul Edward Wood and Ora Frances Conger ended in divorce.

Ora next married Joseph Darrell CLAYTON on 3 Sep 1976. Joseph was born on 23 Dec 1942 in Arkansas.

General Notes:
Joseph Darrell Clayton

SPOUSE: Joseph Darrell Clayton was the 2nd spouse of Ora Frances Conger.

Demona married Gary David BARRETT, son of Charles BARRETT and Estelle HUDSON, on 23 Aug 1974. Gary was born on 15 Jun 1950 in Henry Co., TN.

General Notes:
James Thomas Conger

OCCUPATION: Railroad conductor

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

James married Rennie Irene CHUMNEY on 26 Jan 1940 in Cornith, Alcorn Co., MS. Rennie was born on 11 Aug 1915 in Henderson, Chester Co., TN, died on 11 Apr 1965 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN at age 49, and was buried in Apr 1965 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

General Notes:
Rennie Irene Chumney

AKA: Irene Chumney

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

OCCUPATION: RN

4407. Elzie Leon CONGER was born on 2 Jun 1921 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN and died on 20 Jul 1995 at age 74.

General Notes:
Elzie Leon Conger

OCCUPATION: Railroad conductor

RESIDENCES: 1541 Hope Street; Memphis, TN

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Elzie
Social Security #: 410-20-8463
SS# issued in: Tennessee
Birth date: Jun 2, 1921
Death date: Jul 20, 1995
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 2, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48092.49]

Elzie married Pearl Marie GRINDER on 10 May 1942. Pearl was born in Hohenwald, Lewis Co., TN.

General Notes:
Pearl Marie Grinder

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Pearl Marie (Grinder) Conger?
Individual: Conger, Pearl
Social Security #: 415-26-6780
SS# issued in: Tennessee
Birth date: May 28, 1923
Death date: Dec 9, 1995
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 2, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48096.127]

6258 M i. Roger Clarence CONGER was born on 25 Apr 1943 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

General Notes:
Charles Ray Conger

OCCUPATION: Teacher

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Christian

HOBBIES: Flying, water sports

RESIDENCES: 409 East Main; Parsons, Tn 38363

Charles married Wanda Gail TOWNSEND, daughter of Leonard Obie TOWNSEND and Hilda PRIMM, on 7 Jun 1965 in Ringgold, Catoosa Co., GA. Wanda was born on 3 May 1946 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.

General Notes:
Wanda Gail Townsend

HOBBIES: reading, piano, organ, collecting antiques, crafts and decoupage

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

4415. Letha Olive BROWN was born on 8 Nov 1891 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY, died on 28 Jan 1969 in Providence, Webster Co., KY at age 77, and was buried in Jan 1969 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY, Shady Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Letha Olive Brown

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: A good neighbor, loving wife and mother, Sunday School teacher, kept busy with sewing, gardening, reading and enjoying her grandchildren and family.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 382 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Letha married Thomas Merit MORROW, son of Abednego MORROW and Mary Isabelle MARTIN, on 20 May 1914 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY. Thomas was born on 15 Sep 1888 in Blackford, Webster Co., KY, died on 17 Jul 1955 in Repton-Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 66, and was buried in Jul 1977 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY, Shady Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Thomas Merit Morrow

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Deacon of the church

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Loving husband and father, good neighbor, progressive farmer
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 382 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

6261 F i. Virginia Ruth MORROW was born on 2 Feb 1916 in Repton-Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 13 Dec 1934 at age 18.

+ 6262 F ii. Geneva Brown MORROW was born on 31 Jul 1919 in Repton-Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

4429. Alvin Adolphus JONES was born on 18 Dec 1901 in Farmersville, Caldwell Co., KY, died on 6 Apr 1968 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH at age 66, and was buried in Apr 1968 in Princeton, Caldwell Co., KY, Meek's Cemetery.

General Notes:
Alvin Adolphus Jones

OCCUPATION: Stationary steam engineer

ORGANIZATIONS: Member Clinton Lodge, F.&A.M., Princeton, KY

Alvin married Velma STONE, daughter of Henry Clay STONE and Cora PARKER, on 6 Sep 1925 in Crider, Caldwell Co., KY. Velma was born on 4 Apr 1906 in Caldwell Co., KY, died on 10 Jan 1956 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH at age 49, and was buried in Jan 1956 in Princeton, Caldwell Co., KY, Meek's Cemetery.

+ 6263 F i. Anne Louise JONES was born on 10 Feb 1926 in Crider, Caldwell Co., KY.

6264 M ii. Donald Richard JONES was born on 21 May 1936 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH and died on 21 May 1936 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.

6265 F iii. Carol Lynn JONES was born on 4 Mar 1939 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH and died on 18 Aug 1980 in Evergreen Park, Cook Co., IL at age 41.

6266 F iv. Gladys Ruth JONES was born on 11 Jun 1942 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.

General Notes:
Robert Earl Brown

DIVORCE: The marriage of Robert Earl Brown and Gladys Ruth Jones ended in divorce.

4437. Charles Elmer CONGER was born on 28 Sep 1904 in Ridgeway, Gallatin Co., IL and died in Jan 1987 at age 82.

General Notes:
Charles Elmer Conger

RESIDENCES: As of 1965, St. Louis, MO

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Charles
Social Security #: 490-03-1821
SS# issued in: Missouri
Birth date: Sep 28, 1904
Death date: Jan 1987
Residence code: Missouri
ZIP Code of last known residence: 63136
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Saint Louis, Missouri
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 1, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48090.191]

Charles married Ethel Agnes SHOESMITH, daughter of William Marvin SHOESMITH and Margie DOTSON, on 14 Jul 1926 in Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL. Ethel was born on 27 Aug 1909 in St. Louis, , MO.

+ 6269 M iii. James Charles CONGER was born on 4 Oct 1933 in St. Louis, , MO.

General Notes:
Fred Kingston Conger

OCCUPATION: First National Bank, St. Louis, MO

RESIDENCES: 7430 Leadale; St. Louis, MO

HOBBIES: Coin collector

Fred married Virginia Inez BAILEY, daughter of Edward L. BAILEY and Verdie Elizabeth SAPP, on 15 Oct 1927. Virginia was born on 17 Jul 1910 in St. Louis, , MO.

General Notes:
George Eugene Conger

OCCUPATION: Farmer, civil service worker, minister

George married Marie Roberta EARLS, daughter of Calib EARLS and Rose CARROLL, in Jul 1938 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO. Marie was born on 13 Jul 1916 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO, died on 3 Jul 1980 in Columbia, Boone Co., MO at age 63, and was buried in Jul 1980 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO.

+ 6271 F i. Opal Marie CONGER was born on 26 Dec 1939 in Safe, Maries Co., MO.

+ 6272 F ii. Jenia Aldenia CONGER was born on 11 Nov 1940 in Kirkwood, St. Louis Co., MO.

General Notes:
Jim Gibson

SPOUSE: Jim Gibson was the 2nd spouse of Lois Evelyn Conger.

William married Margaret TUDOR, daughter of James TUDOR and Ethel MEDCALF, on 30 May 1941 in Blackford, Webster Co., KY. Margaret was born on 27 Jul 1925 in Clay, Webster Co., KY.

6277 F i. Dorothy Ellen CONGER was born on 9 Oct 1943 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

6278 M ii. William Ernest CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1946 in Clay, Webster Co., KY.

4453. Hubert Franklin CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1910 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died in May 1986 at age 75.

General Notes:
Hubert Franklin Conger

AKA: Probably called, Frank Conger (CFA I, p. 178)

Problem: What was the birth date, 29 Oct 1910 (CFA I, p. 178) or 29 Oct 1911, both listed in CFA I? 29 Oct 1910 in the SSDI

OCCUPATION: Printer

HOBBIES: sports

RESIDENCES: 415 S. Yandell St.; Marion, KY 42064

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Hubert
Social Security #: 295-03-9842
Issued in: Ohio
Birth date: Oct 29, 1910
Death date: May 1986
Residence code: Kentucky
ZIP Code of last known residence: 42064
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Marion, Kentucky
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 10, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54149.151]

Hubert married Georgia Roberta SCOTT, daughter of George Alexander SCOTT and Virgil Lee Mc_CASLIN, on 14 Feb in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Georgia was born on 24 Jan 1913 in Crayne, Crittenden Co., KY.

+ 6279 F i. Phyllis Jean CONGER was born on 10 Feb 1938 in Fredonia, Caldwell Co., KY.

6281 M iii. Hubert Franklin CONGER was born on 8 Jan 1945 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

6282 F iv. Diana Sue CONGER was born on 15 Jul 1950 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

Roy married Berna Marie GILBERT, daughter of Charles Alton GILBERT and Elma DAVIS, on 1 Nov 1952 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Berna was born on 24 Sep 1932 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

6283 M i. Terry Eugene CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1959 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

6284 F ii. Brenda Marlene CONGER was born on 18 Nov 1961 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

6285 M iii. David Alan CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1964 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

General Notes:
Harold Orybie Conger

OCCUPATION: TV foreman

HOBBIES: Likes art, music, hunting, fishing

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

RESIDENCES: Kensington, Evansville, IN

Harold married Patsy Ann OWEN, daughter of Dalton OWEN and Nettie CAMPBELL, on 4 Sep 1954 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Patsy was born on 19 Jan 1938 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

General Notes:
Patsy Ann Owen

HOBBIES: Likes art, music, hunting, fishing

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

General Notes:
Deborah Ann Conger

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth take place?

6287 F ii. Carol Jean CONGER was born on 4 Dec 1964 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

General Notes:
Harvey Winford Conger

RESIDENCES: 3124 Allegheny; Columbus, OH 43209

Harvey married Patricia Jeannine FREELS, daughter of Raymond Arthur FREELS and Bea MARTIN, on 6 Jul 1957 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Patricia was born on 11 Feb 1937.

General Notes:
Patricia Jeannine Freels

NAME-CONFLICT: Patricia Frills (CFA, p. 223); Patricia Jeanine Freels (CFA II, p. 444); "wife's name Freels, not Frills." (CFA II, p. 717)

+ 6288 F i. Kathleen Lynn CONGER was born on 22 Feb 1958 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

6289 F ii. Crystal Lee CONGER was born on 10 Nov 1960 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

6290 M iii. Kenneth Eugene CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1963 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

4490. Richard CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1921 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA and died in Feb 1970 at age 48.

General Notes:
Richard Conger

OCCUPATION: Played professional baseball for 10 years; later a part-time paid scout for the LA Dodgers. Stereotyper.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Richard
Social Security #: 550-14-3844
Issued in: California
Birth date: Apr 3, 1921
Death date: Feb 1970
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.38]

Richard married Virginia Eileen NULL, daughter of Henry Orous NULL and Mary Elizabeth SUBLETT, on 26 May 1941 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV. Virginia was born on 19 Sep 1921 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

6291 F i. Carole Joy CONGER was born on 4 Sep 1942 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

6292 M ii. Robert Henry CONGER was born on 2 Feb 1947 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
Robert Henry Conger

OCCUPATION: Newspaperman

HOBBIES: Enjoys sports

NO_ISSUE: No issue listed, CFA I, p. 444

Robert married Lois CRITCHLOW, daughter of Roger Ward CRITCHLOW and Nadine Ellen DUFFEE, on 12 Apr 1969 in Tijuana, , Baja, Mexico. Lois was born on 22 Jul 1949 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

General Notes:
Lois Critchlow

Problem: What was her surname? Kritchlow, CFA I, p. 436. Critchlow, CFA I, p. 444.

HOBBIES: Art

OCCUPATION: Avon representative

6293 M iii. Thomas Richard CONGER was born on 5 Feb 1954 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
Claude Richard Conger

OCCUPATION: Scientist; H.R.B. Engineering, Mathematician - Physicist

HOBBIES: Swimming and all sports

RESIDENCES: 12 Holy Circle; State College, PA

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

Claude married Patricia Ann BRITZ, daughter of Francis BRITZ and Ida Mc_GONIGAL, on 25 Jun 1960 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. Patricia was born on 30 Apr 1940 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

General Notes:
Patricia Ann Britz

OCCUPATION: Dressmaker

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Den Mother for Cub Scouts

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

6294 M i. Claude Richard CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1961 in Bellefonte, Centre Co., PA.

6295 F ii. Jane Ann CONGER was born on 27 Oct 1965 in Bellefonte, Centre Co., PA.

Barbara married Richard Harry TOLSON, son of Herbert TOLSON and Dorothy Catherine GRIFFITH, on 30 Jun 1962 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. Richard was born on 17 Apr 1942 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

General Notes:
Richard Harry Tolson

RESIDENCES: 11708 De Marco Drive; Philadelphia, PA

OCCUPATION: Machinist

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Episcopaliian

6296 F i. Teresa Ann TOLSON was born on 12 Jul 1967 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

6297 M ii. Richard William TOLSON was born on 4 Jul 1969 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

General Notes:
Eldon Leroy McConnell

Problem: Was the date of birth, 12 Mar 1926 or 12 May 1926? Both listed in CFA II, p. 369.

RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1970, Mount Vernon, IN

AKA: Probably called, Leroy

Eldon married Pauline DAVIS, daughter of Edgar DAVIS and Golda GRIFFITH, on 28 Dec 1945 in Walnut Ridge, Lawrence Co., AR. Pauline was born on 13 Jun 1928 in Hardin Co., IL.

+ 6298 M i. Eldon Eddie Mc_CONNELL was born on 28 Nov 1946 in Rosiclare, Hardin Co., IL.

+ 6299 M ii. Allen Wayne Mc_CONNELL was born on 9 Feb 1950 in Harrisburg, Saline Co., IL.

4495. Jack Allen JAMES was born on 30 Jan 1920 in Rockford, Spokane Co., WA, died on 23 Jan 1974 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM at age 53, and was buried in Jan 1974 in Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., NM, National Veterans.

General Notes:
Jack Allen James

MILITARY: Served 30 years in the U.S. Marines; served at Guadal Canal in WWII; Received Purple Heart; Master Sgt.

6301 M ii. Jack Allen JAMES Jr. was born in Quantico, Prince William Co., VA.

+ 6302 M iii. Thomas Michael JAMES was born in Quantico, Prince William Co., VA.

+ 6303 M iv. Robert Warren JAMES was born in Quantico, Prince William Co., VA.

4498. Dick Alexander JAMES was born on 8 Dec 1925 in Rosalia, Whitman Co., WA and died on 22 Nov 1976 in Everett, Snohomish Co., WA at age 50.

General Notes:
Dick Alexander James

MILITARY: Served 2 years in the Marines during WWII

OCCUPATION: Railroad and Seattle City Light Company employee

HEALTH_HISTORY-DEATH: Died after 8 days in a coma following a heart attack

Dick married Shirley Elaine DANIELS, daughter of Ralph DANIELS and Cora UNKNOWN, on 3 Sep 1948 in Seattle, King Co., WA. Shirley was born on 11 Nov 1949.

+ 6305 F i. Susan Elaine JAMES was born on 11 Nov 1949 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

+ 6306 M ii. Ralph Thomas JAMES was born on 23 Jan 1955 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

+ 6307 F iii. Cora Lee JAMES was born on 12 Aug 1957 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

+ 6308 M iv. Richard Clayton JAMES was born on 26 Aug 1951 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

4499. Barry Austin JAMES was born on 17 Jul 1927 in Rosalia, Whitman Co., WA and died on 1 Apr 1981 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 53.

General Notes:
Barry Austin James

MILITARY: ? years in Germany during WWII

EDUCATION: 2 years of college; spoke fluent Spanish

OCCUPATION: Carpet layer and bowling alley manager

HEALTH_HISTORY: Lived about 5 years after having a major heart attack.

CONFLICT-MARRIAGE: Was he married on 19 Jan 1947 (CFA II, p. 345) or 1 Jan 1947 (CFA II, p. 344)?

Barry married Shirley MERTH about 19 Jan 1947 in College Place, Walla Walla Co., WA. Shirley was born on 31 Dec 1928 in Milton, Umatilla Co., OR.

6309 F i. Jeanne Louise JAMES was born on 10 Mar 1948 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

6310 M ii. Jerry Thomas JAMES was born on 2 Oct 1950 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

Paul married Elfriede Rosa TISCHENDORF on 1 May 1956. Elfriede was born on 1 Mar 1933 in Gera, Germany.

General Notes:
Gloria Rose James

OCCUPATION: Worked in nursing homes

RESEARCHER: Interested in genealogy

HOBBIES: Rock hound

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Active in Seventh Day Adventist Church

Gloria married Mertin Dale Mc_LAIN, son of Martin Manford Mc_LAIN and Marguerite Harriet STITES, on 6 Aug 1947 in Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., ID. Mertin was born on 23 Nov 1924 in Reardan, Spokane Co., WA.

General Notes:
Mertin Dale McLain

MILITARY: Veteran of WWII

OCCUPATION: Computer expert, facets precious gems, owner of 100 bed nursing home

6314 M i. Steven Allen Mc_LAIN was born on 7 Jul 1948 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

General Notes: NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage to Patricia Ruckle.

OCCUPATION: Administrator, part owner of a nursing home.

Steven next married Kathryn Lee TODOROVICH, daughter of Bud TODOROVICH and Goldie REHBERG, on 19 Dec 1987. Kathryn was born on 15 Jun 1949 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., WA.

General Notes:
Kathryn Lee Todorovich

OCCUPATION: Ulta-sound technician

HOBBIES: Accomplished pianist

CHILD: Her daughter is Lisa Anne Garnett, b. 14 May 1969

+ 6315 M ii. William Dale Mc_LAIN was born on 15 Sep 1950 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

General Notes:
Mary Lou James

OCCUPATION: Works in a hospital

HOBBIES: Raises German Shepherd dogs

Mary married Garry Richard BOOR on 5 Apr 1952. Garry was born on 20 Mar 1935.

General Notes:
Garry Richard Boor

OCCUPATION: Roofing contractor

HOBBIES: Likes to sing like Johnny Cash

General Notes:
Dale Birkland

AKA: Dale Birkeland and Dale Birkland, CFA II, p. 345 and 263

SPOUSE: Second spouse of Mary Lou James.

General Notes:
Peggy Helen James

OCCUPATION: Telephone operator

HOBBIES: Loves to sing opera

Peggy married Robert Gene BOWEN on 1 May 1953 in Seattle, King Co., WA. Robert was born on 11 Oct 1933 in Fairhope, Baldwin Co., AL.

General Notes:
Robert Gene Bowen

AKA: Bob; Bobby

MILITARY: Served in the Navy

OCCUPATION: Owner of a used car lot for over 30 years

RESIDENCES: 4581 Lambert Drive; San Francisco, CA

+ 6319 F i. Judith Denise BOWEN was born on 28 Jan 1954 in Mobile, Mobile Co., AL.

+ 6320 F ii. Connie Lynn BOWEN was born on 28 May 1955 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

6321 M iii. Bobby Dean BOWEN was born on 29 Mar 1963 in San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA and died on 29 Mar 1963 in San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA.

6322 M iv. David Gene BOWEN was born on 6 Jul 1964 in San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA.

Joan married Dallas J. THOMPSON, son of James THOMPSON and Becky BALL, on 3 Oct 1952. Dallas was born on 8 Jun 1934 in Honker, , VA.

General Notes:
Dallas J. Thompson

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county was the place of birth? Could the place have been, Honaker, Russell Co., VA?

OCCUPATION: Worked at a paper mill for 30 years

HOBBIES: Loves deep sea fishing

6323 F i. Vickie Lynn THOMPSON was born on 21 Jun 1954 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

6324 M ii. Michael Craig THOMPSON was born on 18 Mar 1957 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

6325 F iii. Annette THOMPSON was born on 17 Mar 1960 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

Jacqueline married Emil WERRE, son of Jacob WERRE and Ida UNKNOWN, on 23 Jun 1956 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA. Emil was born on 10 Oct 1934 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

General Notes:
Emil Werre

OCCUPATION: Assembly line worker; truck driver for furniture stores

6326 M i. Randall Emil WERRE was born on 24 Jan 1957 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

6327 M ii. Jeffrey Thomas WERRE was born on 24 Aug 1958 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

6328 M iii. Thomas Jacob WERRE was born on 12 Aug 1959 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

Emmabelle married Thomas La_Vaughn TINNEY, son of Walter James TINNEY and Letha Jane BRIGGS, on 29 Aug 1953 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA. Thomas was born on 8 Sep 1930 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.

6331 F i. Marian Katherine TINNEY was born on 28 Mar 1954 in Ellensburg, Kittitas Co., WA.

General Notes:
Joel Frederick Williams

DIVORCE: The marriage of Joel Frederick Williams and Marian Katherine Tinney ended in divorce.

6332 M ii. Thomas Neel TINNEY was born on 10 Jun 1955 in Wenatchee, Chelan Co., WA.

General Notes:
Thomas Neel Tinney

DIVORCE: The marriage of Thomas Neel Tinney and Colleen Spencer ended in divorce.

+ 6334 F iv. Rebecca Fawn TINNEY was born on 8 Aug 1961 in Kennewick, Benton Co., WA.

General Notes:
John Kelsey Conger

MILITARY: U.S. Army

OCCUPATION: Farmer

RESIDENCES: Rt. 3, Box 179 J; Chico, CA 95926

John married Susan BROWN on 31 Jan 1959. Susan was born on 22 Oct 1940 in Chico, Butte Co., CA.

6336 M ii. James Kelsey CONGER was born on 3 Aug 1962 and died on 1 Jan 1981 at age 18.

General Notes:
Florence Ellen Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 3 Nov 1922, Longon, KY (CFA); 13 Nov 1922, London, KY (CFA I, p. 761)

Florence married Paul Francis LOWE, son of Myron E. LOWE and Martha KREBS, on 21 Aug 1947 in Stillwater, Payne Co., OK. Paul was born on 29 Sep 1919 in Danbury, Fairfield Co., CT.

General Notes:
Paul Francis Lowe

RESIDENCES: Litchfield Turnpike; Bethany, CT 06525 (CFA I, p. 761)

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Paul Francis Lowe? If so, there is a conflict on the day of birth.
Individual: Lowe, Paul
Social Security #: 048-05-2136
SS# issued in: Connecticut
Birth date: Sep 30, 1919
Death date: Dec 1981
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 06525
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Woodbridge, Connecticut
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6337 M i. Paul Conger LOWE was born on 16 Jul 1948 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT.

6338 M ii. John Lorenzo LOWE was born on 19 Sep 1951 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT and died on 24 Nov 1956 at age 5.

6339 M iii. William Andrus LOWE was born on 9 Oct 1954 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT.

6340 M iv. James Vandermark LOWE was born on 19 Mar 1958 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT.

General Notes:
Alvin Parker Conger

OCCUPATION: Farmer and RFD Mail Carrier

COMMENT: Not found in the SSDI

Alvin married Otha Dell DODD, daughter of Herman Hilton DODD and Mattilou Della SMITH, on 16 Feb 1947. Otha was born on 22 Sep 1922 in Mc Nairy Co., TN.

+ 6341 M i. James Hilton CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1948 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN.

+ 6342 M ii. John Dodd CONGER was born on 22 Aug 1950 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN.

General Notes:
Carol Lou Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Carrol Low Conger (CFA); Carol Lou Conger (CFA II, p. 708)

General Notes:
Lunsford Solon Conger

NAME-ERROR: "name is Lunsford, not Linsford, b. 7 Oct 1915, not 1914, d. 3 Mar 1963." (CFA II, p. 720)

4524. John Burnett CONGER was born on 21 Dec 1914 in Petros, Morgan Co., TN and died in Mar 1984 at age 69.

General Notes:
John Burnett Conger

Problem: Was he born in Smithville, TN or Petros, TN, CFA I, lists both.

RESIDENCES: Route 5, Fayetteville, TN 37334

SSN:
Individual: Conger, John
Social Security #: 411-07-2458
Issued in: Tennessee
Birth date: Dec 21, 1914
Death date: Mar 1984
Residence code: Tennessee
ZIP Code of last known residence: 37914
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Knoxville, Tennessee
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John married Evelyn WOOLEY, daughter of Carl K. WOOLEY and Anna CALDWELL, on 18 Feb 1940 in Lenoir City, Loudon Co., TN. Evelyn was born on 23 Dec 1918 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.

+ 6347 F i. Gail Anne CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1943 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.

Lois married John Henderson MEEKS, son of William MEEKS and Leula Blanche DAVIS, on 28 Oct 1944 in Arapaho, Custer Co., OK. John was born on 15 Jun 1920 in Hanover, Madison Co., IN.

General Notes:
John Henderson Meeks

OCCUPATION: Retired investor

HOBBIES: Musician, plays guitar, violin, harmonica, piano

+ 6350 F i. Carol Katherine MEEKS was born on 4 Nov 1945 in Clinton, Custer Co., OK.

6351 M ii. Larry Dale MEEKS was born on 3 Jun 1953 in Madison, Jefferson Co., IN.

6352 M iii. Gary Lynn MEEKS was born on 3 Jan 1957 in Clinton, Custer Co., OK.

6353 F iv. Tina Michelle MEEKS was born on 19 Sep 1967 in Clinton, Custer Co., OK.

General Notes:
David Gray

MILITARY: U.S. Air Force pilot during World War II and the Korean Conflict

OCCUPATION: F.A.A. Air Traffic

RESIDENCES: 718 10th Avenue; Fairbanks, AK 99701

David married Constance Barbara COPELAND, daughter of Thomas Arthur COPELAND and Signe Emelia PETERSON, on 5 May 1946 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA. Constance was born on 20 May 1927 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

6354 M i. Charles Doyle GRAY was born on 14 Apr 1947 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

Charles married Barbara Lee MULLIKEN, daughter of Lee Roy MULLIKEN and Elva Mae MILLER, on 28 Feb 1969. Barbara was born on 21 Oct 1950 in Pendleton, Umatilla Co., OR.

6355 M ii. Timothy Wayne GRAY was born on 28 Jan 1951 in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX.

6356 M iii. Ronald Lee GRAY was born on 20 Mar 1958 in Cordova, Walker Co., AL.

General Notes:
Bobby Mason Gray

OCCUPATION: Liquor clerk

HOBBIES: gardening and bowling

RESIDENCES: 21 Carolyn Drive; Pittsburg, CA

Bobby married Carol Ann LOWRY, daughter of William James LOWRY and Gladys Josephine KRANS, on 13 Aug 1949 in Reno, Washoe Co., NV. Carol was born on 11 Jun 1933 in Iron River, Iron Co., MI.

General Notes:
Carol Ann Lowry

HOBBIES: Cooking, sewing, collecting recipes, collecting salt and pepper shakers

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

6358 M i. Gary Thomas GRAY was born on 19 Jul 1952 in Pittsburg, Contra Costa Co., CA.

General Notes:
Jack Gray

AKA: Jackie Gray and Jack Gray (CFA I, p. 742)

OCCUPATION: Real estate administrator

HOBBIES: Woodworking, hunting, coaching Little League baseball

Jack married Beverly Ann DI_MAGGIO, daughter of Tom J. DI_MAGGIO and Inez Minnie GERALDI, on 21 Jul 1956. Beverly was born on 21 Jan 1935 in Pittsburg, Contra Costa Co., CA.

General Notes:
Beverly Ann DiMaggio

HOBBIES: Enjoys arts and crafts and millinery

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

6359 M i. Steven Thomas GRAY was born on 11 Apr 1957 in Pittsburg, Contra Costa Co., CA.

6360 F ii. Sandra Jean GRAY was born on 17 Jul 1958 in Pittsburg, Contra Costa Co., CA.

6361 M iii. Scott David GRAY was born on 1 Oct 1959 in Pittsburg, Contra Costa Co., CA.

6362 M iv. Shawn Jeffery GRAY was born on 28 Aug 1962 in Pittsburg, Contra Costa Co., CA.

General Notes:
James Eldon Conger

OCCUPATION: P.T. & T. Supervisor

EDUCATION: Business major at Sacramento State College

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Loves nature and the outdoors. The family has a great
interest in conservation and outdoor life.

RESIDENCES: Route 1, Box 134; Shingle Springs, CA 95682

James married Barbara Jean DE_VERE, daughter of Winfield Scott DE_VERE and Zelma Kathleen STOUDER, on 14 Feb 1952 in Delhi, Merced Co., CA. Barbara was born on 10 Nov 1933 in Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA.

+ 6363 M i. James Scott CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1953 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

+ 6364 F ii. Susan Kathleen CONGER was born on 10 Nov 1955 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

6365 M iii. Richard Wayne CONGER was born on 9 May 1957 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

6366 F iv. Nancy Elizabeth CONGER was born on 11 Feb 1961 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

General Notes:
Nancy Elizabeth Conger

EDUCATION: Student at McGeorge School of Law

HOBBIES: Enjoys dancing, sailing, traveling

BIRTH: 11 Feb 1961, not 1969 (CFA II, p. 710)

Nancy married John Gordon HOOTEN Jr., son of John Gordon HOOTEN and Jo_Ann BOOTS, on 6 Jan 1984 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA. John was born on 30 Oct 1953 in Dublin, Laurens Co., GA.

General Notes:
John Gordon Hooten

OCCUPATION: Financial consultant

HOBBIES: Sailing, biking, baseball, fishing

General Notes:
Joyce Louise Conger

OCCUPATION: Nurse

HOBBIES: plays piano, studying the harp and cello, does oil painting, gardening, shares in the orchid raising, traveling

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Judaism

Joyce married Benjamin James LAYTON Dr., son of Harry William LIPSHITZ and Anna GRUBSTEIN, on 23 Jun 1957 in Stanford, San Mateo Co., CA. Benjamin was born on 8 Mar 1921 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT.

General Notes:
Benjamin James Layton

OCCUPATION: Doctor, general practicioner

HOBBIES: music, plays violin, raises orchids, likes to travel, works with
American Field Service students and just likes people

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Judaism

RESIDENCES: 430 Jacaranda Drive; Chula Vista, CA 92010

+ 6367 M i. Michael Alan LAYTON Dr. was born on 16 Jul 1958 in National City, San Diego Co., CA.

6369 F iii. Leigh Ann LAYTON was born on 3 Nov 1962 in Chula Vista, San Diego Co., CA.

General Notes:
Robert Douglas Conger

OCCUPATION: California Highway Patrolman, expert marksman

HOBBIES: boating, hunting, fishing

Robert married Sheila Mae OLIVER, daughter of Harold Marion OLIVER and Rena Josephine CORGATELLI, on 2 May 1964 in Merced, Merced Co., CA. Sheila was born on 3 Jan 1946 in Merced, Merced Co., CA.

6370 F i. Sheri Lynn CONGER was born on 29 May 1966 in Merced, Merced Co., CA.

6371 F ii. Robinette Louise CONGER was born on 5 May 1969 in Merced, Merced Co., CA.

6372 M iii. Robert Harold CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1971 in Merced, Merced Co., CA.

Rhaelene married Bennie Larry WIMBERLY, son of Walter WIMBERLY and Effie Jewell HENSLEY, on 28 Dec 1958 in Fallon, Churchill Co., NV. Bennie was born on 12 Jul 1940 in San Andreas, Calaveras Co., CA.

General Notes:
Bennie Larry Wimberly

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 806

OCCUPATION: Lumberman

HOBBIES: Liked sports

6373 M i. Dennis Paul WIMBERLY was born on 26 Jun 1959 in Jackson, Amador Co., CA.

6374 F ii. Deborah Eyleen WIMBERLY was born on 14 Sep 1960 in San Andreas, Calaveras Co., CA.

6375 F iii. Michelle Lynette WIMBERLY was born on 1 Dec 1967 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

General Notes:
Elle Renee Conger

AKA: Probably called, Renee

PUBLIC_SERVICE: 4-H Leader

HOBBIES: Does oil painting, macrame and embroidery

Ellen married James Gale LINK, son of Kenneth Wilbur LINK and Reba HICKMAN, on 6 Nov 1971 in West Point, Calaveras Co., CA. James was born on 19 Sep 1950 in Tracy, San Joaquin Co., CA.

6376 F i. Kimberly Ann LINK was born on 7 Jun 1972 in Jackson, Amador Co., CA.

6377 M ii. Steven Scott LINK was born on 28 Mar 1976 in Jackson, Amador Co., CA.

General Notes:
George Wallace Conger

OCCUPATION: Field Supervisor

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

RESIDENCES: 3645 Steelton; Beaumont, TX 77703

George married Ann SUGGS, daughter of Grafton P. SUGGS and Nellie Mae MOORE, on 16 Nov 1952 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX. Ann was born on 5 Jul 1933 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX.

General Notes:
Delbert Marcom Fowler

RESEARCHER: Worked on genealogy

EDUCATION: B.S. from U.S. Military Academy, 1945; M.S. Texas A&M, 1954; M.S. International Affairs George Washington University, 1965

MILITARY: Retired from the U.S. Army after 27 years with the rank of Colonel

OCCUPATION: Regional Administrator, Federal Energy Administration 1973-1977; Consulting Engineer

RESIDENCES: 5708 Willow Lane; Dallas, TX 75230

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

Delbert married Betty Louise REICHEY, daughter of Daniel Seneca REICHEY and Josephine Helena WILLIAMS, on 11 Dec 1948 in West Point, Orange Co., NY. Betty was born on 20 May 1020.

General Notes:
Betty Louise Reichey

AKA: Betty Alouise Reichey, CFA II, p. 311; Betty Louise Reichey, CFA II, p.
312.

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Served in the Red Cross with the U.S. Army in Austria 1945-1948

EDUCATION: B.S. Trenton State Teachers College, NJ

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

6383 F i. Kathryn Lewis FOWLER was born on 25 Mar 1950 in Fort Lewis, Pierce Co., WA.

6384 M ii. John D. Marcom FOWLER was born on 11 Jan 1953 in Bryan, Brazos Co., TX.

6385 F iii. Francine Floy FOWLER was born on 22 Oct 1950 in West Point, Orange Co., NY.

General Notes:
Francine Floy Fowler

BIRTH: Birth listed as 22 Oct 1950 in CFA II, p. 311.

General Notes:
Billy Luther Conger

OCCUPATION: Insurance adjuster.

RESIDENCES: 12508 Shorecrest; Balch Springs, TX 75180

Billy married Theresa Mc_MENAMY, daughter of Marvin Lyman Mc_MENAMY and Ona Belle BALLARD, on 7 Sep 1960 in Sherman, Grayson Co., TX. Theresa was born on 24 May 1941 in Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., TX.

6386 M i. Chris Keith CONGER was born on 24 Jan 1961 in Sherman, Grayson Co., TX.

6387 M ii. Jace Clark CONGER was born on 16 Jan 1962 in Mc Kinney, Collin Co., TX.

General Notes:
Vernon Howard Conger

OCCUPATION: Machinist

HOBBIES: Collecting antiques and old guns

RESIDENCES: 311 E. 8th; Coffeyville, KS 67337

Vernon married Shirley Maxine WILSON, daughter of John Richard WILSON and Maxine Arlene Mc_CLURE, on 24 Nov 1967 in South Coffeyville, Nowata Co., OK. Shirley was born on 14 Jun 1944 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.

General Notes:
Shirley Maxine Wilson

HOBBIES: Collecting antiques, dolls and houseplants

6388 F i. Lisa Dawn CONGER was born on 2 Oct 1968 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.

+ 6389 M ii. Brian Scott CONGER was born on 9 Sep 1970 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.

Nancy married Elden Lee SMITH, son of Edgar SMITH and Merriam SHAMBLIN, on 13 Oct 1964 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS. Elden was born on 7 Feb 1944 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.

General Notes:
Elden Lee Smith

AKA: Elden, CFA II, p. 696 and p. 725; Eldon elsewhere. Elden L. Smith (CFA I, p. 789)

OCCUPATION: Machinist

6391 F i. Merriam Louise SMITH was born on 6 May 1965 in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX.

6393 M iii. Vernon Le_Roy SMITH was born on 5 Nov 1967 and died on 5 Nov 1967.

6394 F iv. Betty Jo SMITH was born on 25 Apr 1969 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.

6395 F v. Nancy Elaine SMITH was born on 13 Apr 1975 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.

6396 F vi. Helen Virginia SMITH was born on 14 Dec 1976 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.

Clarence married Inn Chong PAK, daughter of Chi Tok PAK and Soon Young KIM, on 7 Oct 1971 in Seoul, Korea. Inn was born on 1 Sep 1949 in Korea.

General Notes:
Inn Chong Pak

NAME-CONFLICT: Inn Chong (Misuk) Pak, CFA II, p. 68

6398 F ii. Angela Dawn CONGER was born on 22 Apr 1973 in Junction City, Geary Co., KS.

Donna married Hubert Linwood RABURN II, son of Hubert Linwood RABURN Jr. and Margaret Catherine FRIZZLE, on 24 Feb 1976 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. Hubert was born on 19 Oct 1950 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

General Notes:
Hubert Linwood Raburn

MILITARY: U.S. Air Force, probably a career man

6399 F i. Michelle Darlene RABURN was born on 13 Jan 1974 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.

6400 M ii. Robert William RABURN was born on 29 Jul 1976 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

General Notes:
Martha Ann Conger

DIVORCE: The 1st marriage of Martha Ann Conger ended in divorce, Abt. 1965.

RESIDENCES: As of 1997, Fresno, CA

General Notes:
Richard Hudler

ADOPTION: Adopted by his mother's second husband, a Mr. Hudler, after 1965.

General Notes:
Vincent Hudler

ADOPTION: Adopted by his mother's second husband, a Mr. Hudler, after 1965.

General Notes:
Unknown Hudler

SPOUSE-DIVORCE: Mr. Hudler was the 2nd spouse of Martha Ann Conger. The marriage probably ended in divorce, Abt. 1980.

General Notes:
Dan Mueller

SPOUSE: Dan Mueller was the 3rd husband of Martha Ann Conger.

General Notes:
Russell Paul Conger

EDUCATION: 1966 graduate of Belle Chasse High School, Belle Chasse, LA. He was the class Valedictorian. 1970 graduate of LSU with a B.S. in Business Administration.

OCCUPATION: During the summer months between school terms he worked as a cook's attendant for the Boatel Offshore Catering Company which provided offshore catering to the oilfields in south Louisiana.

MILITARY: Drafted into the U.S. Army in 1970 and served until 1972 when he was honorably discharged. He was married in 1971 while in the military. He saw no combat during the Vietnam War. He was last assigned to the 5th Army as a Specialist 4th at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX.

OCCUPATION: After his military service he worked as the Personnel Manager for Boatel Offshore Catering, in Belle Chasse, LA. His next job was as Personnel Manager for the Jefferson Bank and Trust Company. In 1984 he became the Chief Executive Officer of a new bank, Peoples Bank of Amite, Louisiana. He built this bank into one of the most successfull small town banks in Louisiana.

DIVORCE: The marriage of Russell Paul Conger, Sr. and Sandra Elaine Rushing ended in divorce at Amite, LA in 1994.

RESIDENCES: Covington, LA 70433
RESIDENCES: As of 1997, Amite, LA with his daughter, Courtney Caroline Conger.

Russell married Sandra Elaine RUSHING, daughter of Robert T. RUSHING and Madeline HARVEY, on 27 Mar 1971 in Bogalusa, Washington Parish, LA. Sandra was born on 30 Aug 1950 in Bogalusa, Washington Parish, LA.

General Notes:
Sandra Elaine Rushing

EDUCATION: Attended L.S.U.

OCCUPATION: Florist

6404 M i. Russell Paul CONGER Jr. was born on 16 Jan 1975 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA.

General Notes:
Russell Paul Conger, Jr.

OCCUPATION: Worked in the dairy industry

6405 M ii. Andrew Rushing CONGER was born on 24 Sep 1976 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA.

General Notes:
Andrew Rushing Conger

EDUCATION: About 1997 he was attending LSU.

6406 F iii. Courtney Caroline CONGER was born in 1985 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA.

General Notes:
Robert Mark Conger

BIRTH: 25 Feb 1959 at the Oschner Hospital in Metairie, LA, Dr. Snyder attending.

AKA: Probably called, Mark.

MARRIAGE: 30 Dec 1988 at the St. John Evangelist Catholic Church in Prairieville, LA. Best Man was Donnie E. LaComber and the Maid of Honor was Julie Amos.

RESEARCHER: Robert Mark Conger was interested in genealogy. He created a website with information about the families he was researching.

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1998, 38016 Therese Court West; Prairieville, LA 70769.

BIOGRAPHY:
Robert Mark Conger graduated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, December 21, 1982. from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Geology. In December 20, 1996. he graduated from LSU with a Master of Science in Environmental Sciences.

In 1996 he resided in Prairieville, Louisiana at 38016 Therese Ct. W.

Robert Mark Conger was reared in Belle Chasse, Louisiana from the age of 5 until adulthood. The son of Roger Fowler Conger and Martha Jean Nabors, he grew up enjoying all the childhood pleasures of being an American including fishing, hunting, baseball, football, and basketball. His father taught Robert and his younger brother, Steven Luke Conger, to shoot at age 6, using a 22 caliber bolt action. They fired at bottles and cans at a short range along the Mississippi River Bank behind the family home in Belle Chasse. Both of them also learned their fishing skills in the Mississippi River. They spent many hours catfishing on the banks and swimming in the river. They were very mischievous boys as well, building tree houses and club houses from drift wood they collected with the other neighborhood children. Mark and his brother Steve were inseparable during their days of youth. They have many memories of the fun they had growing up as brothers.

Mark's older brother, Russell Paul Conger, is 11 years older than Mark. Since Mark's father commonly worked offshore in the oilfield 7 days on, and 7 days at home, Russell was a very close brother in the absence of his father. This is a closeness that is still there today.

He started school at Belle Chasse High School, a K-12, in 1965, and due to desegregation ordered by Federal Courts, his parents placed Mark and his younger brother in a Baptist Private School for a year. In third grade, he attended River Oaks Academy through 5th grade. In 1969, his parents felt is was now safe for Mark and his brother to return to Belle Chasse High School, which was fully integrated.

His first job was at age 12, when he worked for Mr. Sonny Honea picking tomatoes on a citrus farm for $1.50/hour. He later went to work for Mr. Sal Ranatza and worked year round after school picking tomatoes, oranges, plowing, fertilizing, and grafting nursery trees for $1.75/hour.

He was an above average student in elementary school and High School graduating with an above B average from Belle Chasse High School in 1977. He developed an interest in sciences at a young age and was often chastised by teachers for being so quick with the right answer that the rest of the class never had a chance to think. He won the 5th Grade Science Fair with a project on oil exploration and production. In the 6th Grade Science fair he placed with a project on building a crystal diode radio from scratch. He won the high school biology student award for the highest average grade, 99 of 100 in 1975. He represented the High School in 1976 and 1977 at the District Rally in Chemistry and Physics.

Mark began his musical interests when he learned to play the trombone in the 7th grade and continued through high school and college. He was a member of the Belle Chasse High School Band and later the L.S.U. Golden Band from Tigerland. He was awarded the Outstanding High School Bandsman Award in 1977 and was the Band Captain at Belle Chasse. He performed in Concert Bands at Belle Chasse that attained repeated Sweepstake Superior Ratings at both District and State Music Festivals in 1974. He also performed in the High School Marching Band at various March Contests including Mardi Gras Parade Competitions, accounting for many many trophies.

In LSU's Band, he performed at all the LSU football games between 1977 and 1979 without a single absence, including the 1978 Liberty Bowl and the 1979 Tangerine Bowl. In 1978, Mark was invited to pledge the honorary band fraternity, Kappa Kappa Psi, which he did and was inducted. He later was elected treasurer of the fraternity and served honorably in that capacity. It was as a member of Kappa Kappa Psi that Mark became best friends with Donnie LaCombe. He also made life-long friends of Joe Killian and Robert Berg. In 1980, Mark retired from his music interests to concentrate his efforts on the completion of his Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology at LSU.

Mark earned his college tuition and living expense money working summers as an oilfield roustabout and later a rig floor roughneck, following the earlier path taken as a career by his father. With the help of his father, Mark applied for a summer job with Fluor Drilling Company and worked on the "jack-up" movable drilling platform, Mr. Si, each summer though 1981. In 1982, he briefly worked on the Rowan Drilling Company, "Houston" in the Galveston, Texas shipyard for one month between semesters in order to attend Summer School. As a roustabout, his hard work and desire to learn more were soon recognized and he was given a chance to work as a roughneck. Working "lead tong" as a start, Mark soon learned to work "back-up tong", pitching the spinning chain as many a good oilfield roughneck before him. He also tailed pipe, relieved the derrick man at supper time and spend time working the shale shaker and mixing mud. As a roughneck, Mark got a good appreciation for how his father had climbed the ranks in the oilfield and just how valuable hard work and the common man are to our society.

During those years, 1977-1982, the American oil industry was in a boom. Crude oil prices were at record highs and job opportunities were unlimited. This and his earned interest in the drilling business through his summer employment, and due to the common interest with his father, were the reasons that Mark initially chose the field of Geology in which to pursue an education. During the Fall Semester of 1981, Mark decided to take a part-time campus job working for the Louisiana Geological Survey, in order to make himself a stronger employment candidate upon graduation, since the oilfield boom was beginning to show signs of bust.

At the LGS, Mark worked for Brad Hanson and Syed Haque, Research Geologists in the Water Resources Section of the Geological Survey. Mark was primarily assigned to "slip" or correlate electric log measurements from deep oil and gas exploration wells and construct geologic cross-sections and maps of subsurface injection zones being used for hazardous waste disposal. Mark was a good candidate for the job since his oilfield experience provided critical knowledge about well exploration drilling not often possessed in academia and government. In this job Mark gained his first experience in groundwater hydrology. He assisted the LGS Geologists in preparing both potentiometric maps of the Chicot Aquifer in Lake Charles and geochemistry plots of water samples from the aquifer. Although at this time, Mark had not lost sight of his interest in the oilfield, this learning would later prove to have been some of the most valuable experience in his early career.

In December 1982, Mark graduated in Geology with a B.S. Degree and sought employment in the Oil Industry. Unfortunately, all opportunities were gone as the American Oilfield was beginning a decline that would continue into the mid 1990's. However, much to his delight, the LGS was able to offer him an unclassified position as a "Utility Laborer" for a mere $525/month. Mark gratefully accepted the job as a chance to gain more experience while continuing to seek a job in Geology.

Mark's abilities in Geology began to shine within a short time. He worked "moonlight" hours developing oilfield prospects with a co-worker, Blair Spencer. Blair introduced Mark to his father, Fritz Spencer,the assistant commissioner of the Office of Conservation for the State of Louisiana. After taking the State Civil Service Exam and scoring 99 of 100, the highest score to date on that exam, Mark was hired at the Office of Conservation to regulate underground injection practices for both oilfield and hazardous wastes in Louisiana. This job was his first real job in the environmental field and he finally was paid as a professional, a handsome salary of $27,000/year, above average for 1983.

Mark continued in his job at the Office of Conservation working all across Louisiana, continuing to build knowledge and experience in the groundwater and environmental fields. From 1983 to 1986, Mark worked in every one of the 64 parishes of Louisiana and wrote more than 1/2 dozen professional open file reports on subsurface geology and groundwater, including two official published scientific papers.

As were those times, Mark's job was a "soft" money job and afforded little long-term security. The work of State employees was not well appreciated and the few career advancements that did occur were provided often to favorite sons of Louisiana politicians. During this time, the environmental consulting field was booming as the country began complying with the volumes of new environmental regulations that were the product of a liberal democratically controlled Congress. Before leaving the Office of Conservation, he reviewed the repermit of over 70 hazardous waste injection wells in Louisiana and once he completed this task, he felt it was time to make a career advancement in the private sector.

In 1986, Mark joined Environmental Management, Inc. as a consultant for an excellent salary of $32,000/year plus a 5% bonus on gross business developed. This was a totally new field for Mark and learning the business was his first order. EMI was a family owned business of Dr. Robert Flournoy and as such had the many problems associated with small size and low resources.

It was about this time that Mark began pursuit of a life-long interest in flying. He started in 1987 taking flying lessons from Eddie Duffard in Eddie's Piper Cherokee. On February 14, 1987 after 7 hours in the air with Eddie, Mark soloed at Ryan Field in Baton Rouge. He earned his pilot's license in August the same year and continued flying light planes as a hobby until after he was married in late 1988. Mark gave up flying due to his own concern not to take any risks with his life after he was married. He has over 120 hours as pilot in command and was rated to fly four different makes of single engine land airplanes.

In 1987, after a little over one year at EMI, Mark joined Woodward-Clyde Consultants, a nationally recognized consulting firm in Baton Rouge. At WCC, Mark perfected his groundwater skills and developed new ones in project management and environmental remediation. He developed a keen interest in effective remediation systems while at Woodward-Clyde which would later prove to be valuable in his career. It was about this time that Mark began to settle down in his personal life and met the love of his life, Laurina Amos of Prairieville. They were married in December 1988 and moved into a new home at 5522 Holly Springs Drive in Shenandoah Estates in Baton Rouge. Mark built the home himself with the aid of his best friend, Mr. Donnie LaCombe. In 1989, Mark joined Geraghty & Miller, Inc. another nationally recognized consulting firm as the Baton Rouge Office's Hydrocarbon Services Division Manager. But as the oilfield boom busted in 1982, the general deflation of environmental consulting began in the late 1989 to 1990 era as the first predictions of flat growth for the consulting industry were made.

In June of 1990, Mark joined BASF Corporation in Geismar, Louisiana, just south of Baton Rouge as an Environmental Affairs Engineer. Mark was hired by Mr. Harry Stafford and George Smith to solve one of the most controversial remediation problems in Louisiana, the remediation of a former herbicide plant known as the basagran plant. Mark was instrumental in developing a plan to remediate the site that was agreeable to both the State of Louisiana and BASF. The environmentalists were demanding the excavation of the property, which had a cost of tens of millions, but Mark's ingenious plan to install the first horizontal well pumping systems in the State, if successful would only cost a little over three million. The plan was a success and Mark's reputation as an innovative scientist in Louisiana grew by leaps and bounds.

Since that first project Mark developed the first successful aquifer recharge system for speeding up environmental clean-up and was a pioneer in Louisiana of researching and implementing the largest phytoremediation project in Louisiana at BASF. In 1994, Dr. Ralph Portier of LSU convinced Mark to return to LSU and seek a Master of Science Degree in Environmental Sciences. He was awarded this degree in December 1996, and continues his studies today toward a PhD he hopes to obtain in Spring 2000. Mark has authored over a dozen professionally published research articles and speaks frequently at seminars, symposia, and conferences on environmental remediation.

Mark and Laurina began their family in 1990 with Matthew Wayne Conger, followed in 1991 by Meredith Claire Conger and finally in 1995 Maxwell Benton Conger. They moved from Baton Rouge in 1996 to Prairieville to escape growing urbanization and poor schools. They now live in Ascension Parish where they are active Catholics and enjoy their children.

Mark enjoys big game hunting and fishing and has bagged several trophy white tail deer, wild boar, and a pair of Corsican Rams. The later of these he shot from over 300 yards and killed two rams with one single shot. He owns a 300 Winchester Magnum, Model 70 Rifle, a 30-30 caliber Winchester Model 94, and a Black Hawk, 54 Caliber muzzle loader which he hunts with all. He loves fishing both saltwater and freshwater. His favorite fishing is speckled trout trips in the Louisiana Barrier Islands.

Mark relaxes with woodworking and enjoys reading Civil War History as well as Family Genealogy. He is active in his children's education and extra curricular activities. He attends Cub Scouts with Matthew and looks forward to Meredith's dance recital each May.

Mark's greatest treasure and his biggest inspiration is his beautiful wife Laurina. Her beautiful singing and loving personality are his greatest fondness. She is certainly Mark's greatest collaborator on all he does and he values her above all else.
(Written by Robert Mark Conger)

Robert married Laurina Ann AMOS, daughter of Ralph Wayne AMOS Jr. and Theresa Faye BELLO, on 30 Dec 1988 in Prairieville, Ascension Parish, LA. Laurina was born on 4 Sep 1962 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.

6407 M i. Matthew Wayne CONGER was born on 1 Aug 1990 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.

6408 F ii. Meredith Claire CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1991 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.

6409 M iii. Maxwell Benton CONGER was born on 17 Feb 1995 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.

General Notes:
David Bruce Conger

PARENTS: Owen Kenneth Conger and Marguerite Marie Gummeson

OCCUPATION: Engineer

HOBBIES: Enjoyed gardening

RESIDENCES: 910 Copley Lane; Silver Spring, MD

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

David married Virginia Marie DAY, daughter of William Benjamin DAY and Ruth Virginia YATES, on 1 Aug 1953 in Arlington, Arlington Co., VA. Virginia was born on 21 Oct 1931 in Washington, DC.

General Notes:
Virginia Marie Day

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

HOBBIES: Music

6411 M i. Bruce Michael CONGER was born on 10 Sep 1956 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD.

General Notes:
Bruce Michael Conger

EDUCATION: B.S. in Biology in 1978 from William & Mary; M.S. in Microbiology at GWU in 1981; Graduated 1985 from George Washington University [degree not stated].

OCCUPATION: Worked 5 years, until 1981, at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD as a biologist doing drug studies in a cancer treatment lab. Began practice 1 Nov 1988 with Flowers, Levine, Prada & Associates in Columbia and Laurel, MD.

HOBBIES: Swimming, choral and instrumental music

RESIDENCES: 14800 Forsythia; Burtonsville, MD 20866

6413 F iii. Carol Virginia CONGER was born on 19 Jun 1965 in Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., MD.

General Notes:
Deane Weir Richardson

MILITARY: U.S.A.F. for 4 years

EDUCATION: 4 year degree from Pratt Inst, NY

OCCUPATION: Founded and owns a design firm in Columbus, OH

PUBLIC_SERVICE: President of N. Amer. Designers Asso.

Deane married Sandra Nelson LONGYEAR, daughter of William LONGYEAR and Christine UNKNOWN, on 29 Nov 1958 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY.

General Notes:
Sandra Nelson Longyear

EDUCATION: 4 years at Pratt Inst.

OCCUPATION: Industrial designer, housewife, mother

General Notes:
Edward Neal Richardson

MILITARY: U.S. Army for 2 years

EDUCATION: 1 1/2 years of college

OCCUPATION: Buying and selling real estate and apartment buildings

HOBBIES: Owns a plane and flies as a hobby, travels a lot

Edward married Lois Eileen CHRISTENSEN, daughter of Harry CHRISTENSEN and Erna UNKNOWN, on 15 Jul 1957 in Maryland. Lois was born in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA.

General Notes:
Lois Eileen Christensen

EDUCATION: 2 years of business college in Des Moines, IA; Real Estate and Ins degree

HOBBIES: Flying, traveling, owns an "Historic Home" in Fort Dodge, IA, furnished with many find antiques

6417 M i. Steven Ray RICHARDSON was born in 1963 in Fort Dodge, Webster Co., IA.

General Notes:
Mary Jo Richardson

SPOUSE: Mary Jo Richardson was the 2nd spouse of Donald Lee McBee

EDUCATION: B.A. from the University at Cedar Falls, IA

OCCUPATION: Probation officer; a free lance writer she has interests in history, evolution, conservation and ecology, preservation of lands and remaining habitat and wildlife.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 368 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

General Notes: COMMENT-RESIDENCES: Donald L. Wanatee was a Fox Indian from Tama, IA.

6418 M i. David Clark WANATEE II was born on 14 Mar 1962 in Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA.

6419 F ii. Dawn Suzanne WANATEE was born on 18 Jun 1963 in Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA.

Mary next married Donald Lee Mc_BEE, son of Thomas Clyde Mc_BEE and Ida Cecil BRUNK, on 9 Feb 1973 in Kingman, Mojave Co., AZ. Donald was born on 4 Nov 1931 in Elk City, Beckham Co., OK.

General Notes:
Donald Lee McBee

SPOUSE-CHILDREN: The first wife of Donald Lee McBee, Naomi and their children, David and Carolyn were killed in an automobile accident.

SPOUSE: Donald Lee McBee was the 2nd spouse of Mary Jo Richardson.

EDUCATION: 2 years of college in California

OCCUPATION: Law Enforcement, later a National Park Ranger

General Notes:
Maureen Elizabeth Whyte

OCCUPATION: Music teacher

EDUCATION: 4 years of college

HOBBIES: Does interior decoration, church and community work, sings, plays piano, directs choirs

Maureen married Dewayne Arthur BUHR, daughter of Werner E. BUHR and Esther Wilhelmina BALL, on 7 Jun 1964. Dewayne was born on 30 Jul 1941 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA.

General Notes:
Dewayne Arthur Buhr

OCCUPATION: Teacher and real estate

EDUCATION: 4 years of college in Industrial Arts

RESIDENCES: 216 West Cedar; Goldfield, IN 50542

DIVORCE: The marriage of Dewayne Arthur Buhr and Maureen Elizabeth Whyte ended in divorce.

6420 M i. Eric Dewayne BUHR was born on 10 Apr 1968 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

6421 M ii. Daniel Arthur BUHR was born on 5 May 1970 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

6422 F iii. Sarah Elizabeth BUHR was born on 27 Dec 1972 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

General Notes:
Margaret Ann Whyte

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

EDUCATION: 4 year college degree

OCCUPATION: Taught school

HOBBIES: Active in music, singing, choir, church and community work

Margaret married Michael Lee FREEMAN, son of Burkette FREEMAN and La_Vonne JOHNSON, on 6 Aug 1966 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA. Michael was born on 25 Jan 1941 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA.

General Notes:
Michael Lee Freeman

EDUCATION: 4 year college graduate, holds a Masters Degree

OCCUPATION: Physics teacher, coaches cross country track

HOBBIES: Likes sports, fishing, baseball

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

6423 F i. Susan Kay FREEMAN was born on 9 Nov 1968 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA.

6424 F ii. Sandra Rae FREEMAN was born on 15 Nov 1972 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA.

6425 M iii. Thomas Burkett FREEMAN was born on 5 Feb 1972 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA.

6426 M iv. David Lee FREEMAN was born on 9 Sep 1975 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA.

6427 M v. Brad William FREEMAN was born on 15 Aug 1979 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA.

6428 F vi. Marcia Ann FREEMAN was born on 5 Oct 1982 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA.

General Notes:
Nancy Jane Whyte

EDUCATION: High school education

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Active in church and community work

HOBBIES: Music and singing

Nancy married Lon Richard DANIELSON, son of Richard George DANIELSON and Mildred Marion MOELLER, about 30 Nov 1968 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. Lon was born on 20 Apr 1944 in Fort Dodge, Webster Co., IA.

General Notes:
Lon Richard Danielson

Problem: Was the date of marriage, 29 Nov 1968 as listed on p. 450 of CFA II or 30 Nov 1968 as listed on p. 288 of CFA II?

OCCUPATION: Taught school; then worked with newspaper computer business in Des Moines, IA and Minneapolis, MN; then Business manager of West Palm Beach Newspaper in Florida

EDUCATION: 4 years of college

HOBBIES: Woodworking, fishing and hunting

RESIDENCES: 5497 Pennock Road; Jupiter, FL

6429 F i. Leslie Ann DANIELSON was born on 17 Dec 1972 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.

General Notes:
George Conger Whyte

DIVORCE: The marriage of George Conger Whyte, Jr. and Sandra Kay Sheets ended in divorce.

George married Sandra Kay SHEETS, daughter of Merle SHEETS and Bonnie LEWIS, on 3 Oct 1970 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA. Sandra was born on 1 Oct 1949 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA.

6430 F i. Andrea Corrine WHYTE was born on 14 Feb 1976 in Webster, Day Co., SD.

General Notes:
Marcella Solberg

AKA-SPOUSE: Marcella Solberg Krune was the 2nd spouse of George Conger Whyte, Jr. She had Ashley Krune, b. 16 Oct in Abt. 1982.

General Notes:
Lois Lucille Canady

OCCUPATION: Personnel Specialist

RESEARCHER-HOBBIES: Genealogy, music

Lois married Delbert Richard HUPFER, son of Melvin J. HUPFER and Nellie Elizabeth POWERS, on 13 Aug 1955 in Denver, Denver Co., CO. Delbert was born on 19 Jan 1936 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

General Notes:
Delbert Richard Hupfer

OCCUPATION: Warehouseman

HOBBIES: Restores old cars

6433 F i. Cynthia Ann HUPFER was born on 17 Aug 1956 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

6434 M ii. Roger Duane HUPFER was born on 5 Nov 1960 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

6435 F iii. Karen Louise HUPFER was born on 27 Mar 1962 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

6436 F iv. Jodi Sue HUPFER was born on 27 Dec 1966 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

General Notes:
Richard Leon Ohrn

OCCUPATION: Sheet metal worker

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

Richard married Elda Naomi PHELPS, daughter of Homer Stull PHELPS and Mary Ellen VOSPER, on 27 Dec 1955 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV. Elda was born on 2 Apr 1933 in Sloan, Clark Co., NV.

+ 6437 M i. Jeffrie Ladd OHRN was born on 21 Jul 1957 in Culver City, Los Angeles Co., CA.

+ 6438 F ii. Jill Lynn OHRN was born on 21 May 1959 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV.

+ 6439 F iii. Cheryl Marie OHRN was born on 11 Nov 1961 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV.

Nolan married Annie Katheryn SHEPPARD, daughter of Charlie E. SHEPPARD and Allie L. HICE, on 11 Nov 1944 in Rockwall, Rockwall Co., TX. Annie was born on 7 Jun 1926 in Kemp, Kaufman Co., TX.

Fayetta married John Raymond LONGWELL, son of Sidney Raymond LONGWELL and Ruth Anna FULTZ, on 16 Oct 1951 in Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA. John was born on 16 Sep 1924 in Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA and died on 24 Apr 1982 in Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD at age 57.

General Notes:
John Raymond Longwell

OCCUPATION: Biologist

SSN:
Individual: Longwell, John
Social Security #: 210-12-5095
SS# issued in: Pennsylvania
Birth date: Sep 16, 1924
Death date: Apr 1982
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 21403
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Annapolis, Maryland
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 9, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.145410.8]

6443 F i. Susan LONGWELL was born on 20 Oct 1952 in Prince Frederick, Calvert Co., MD.

General Notes:
Susan Longwell

QUESTION: Did Susan Longwell marry someone on 13 Jul 1980? See CFA II, p. 365.

6444 M ii. John Timothy LONGWELL was born on 5 Nov 1955 in Prince Frederick, Calvert Co., MD.

6445 F iii. Kathryn LONGWELL was born on 27 Feb 1958 in Prince Frederick, Calvert Co., MD.

General Notes:
Rebecca Louise Goddard

RECOLLECTIONS: The family of Joshua Goddard, Sr. came from Greene county, Pennsylvania about 1850 and settled in Wetzel county, Virginia.

My parents were James Rosco Goodard, the second son of Moses and Rachel (Hafer) Goddard, and Bertha Ellen Sidenstricker (Dennis). I was an only child of this marriage, although both parents were married before.

I was born on Jan. 20, 1929, on "Dutch Run," at the home of my grandparents Goddard. My first five years we lived in Paden City, WV. I was three and a half years old when my father was hit by a car while crossing the street and died from the injuries received.

My mother and I later moved to New Martinsville. We lived in the old "Johnson's Flat" house along the beautiful "Ohio River." I attended Central Grade and Magnolia High School. While attending Magnolia I met and later married my husband Ralph Andrew Williams, Dec. 19, 1947, at Benwood, W.Va. Ralph and I were blessed with two children, born at Wetzel County Hospital, who are now both grown.

Ralph wasn't able to find any decent work in Wetzel County, so we decided to move. Ralph had an older brother living in Auburn, California the "Mother Lode Country." We loaded up our belongings, two small children, car, our love for each other, our heart's full of dreams and headed out west. We drifted from one small job to another for three years. We spent many hours in fruit sheds making packing boxes for grapes, peaches, pears and cherries. We then moved to Alameda, California where Ralph got his first good job with Carnation Milk Co., Fresh Milk Div. in Oakland. One year later we were able to buy our first home. I returned to school that year and got my license in nursing. I worked for 17 years at "Mt. Diablo Hospital" before I became ill and had to retire.
(Source: Written by Rebecca (Goddard) Williams, "History of Wetzel County, WV," 1983, p. 113-114)

Rebecca married Ralph Andrew WILLIAMS on 19 Dec 1947 in Benwood, Marshall Co., WV.

General Notes:
Ralph Andrew Williams

PARENTS: Ralph Williams parents came to Wetzel County, WV from Marshall County. They bought the old "Havely Farm" on American Ridge. They had the "Hillcrest Dairy."

HOBBIES: Ralph and Rebecca enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and there home in Sonora, California.

RESIDENCES: Wetzel Co., WV; Alameda, CA; Sonora, CA

6447 M ii. Ralph Allen WILLIAMS was born in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV.

General Notes: COMMENT: Not married as of 1984.

RESIDENCES: As of 1984, Sonora, CA area

4631. Barbara Patricia PHILLIPS was born on 13 Jan 1924 in Roundup, Musselshell Co., MT, died on 15 Apr 1991 in Brady, Grays Harbor Co., WA at age 67, and was buried in Apr 1991 in Satsop, Grays Harbor Co., WA, Satsop Cemetery.

General Notes:
Barbara Patricia Phillips

OCCUPATION: School teacher; musician

HOBBIES: Collected Indian baskets

COMMENT: Barbara Patricia Phillips was an only child. Her mother nearly died in childbirth and the doctor advised against any more children.

BIOGRAPHY: Barbara Patricia Phillips
My mother, Barbara Patricia (Phillips) Mustard. She was known as Patsy in childhood.

She attended Illinois Wesleyan College in Normal, Illinois, where she earned a B.Music (flute, piano, violin, and conducting) then went on to the American Conservatory in Chicago, where she studied conducting under Walter Aschenbrenner. I still have her violin, a 1758 David Tecchler (Tecchler was one of Stradivari's students at the Cremona workshop.) She went on to teach grade school, first in eastern Illinois.

She married my father in 1948, moved to Sequim, Washington, and began raising a family of four children. They moved to Kentucky in 1950, then my father went into the Air Force in 1951 and was base veterinarian at San Marcos, Texas from 1951 to 1954. They then moved back to Washington State, to the Mustard family farm near Montesano, where she spent the rest of her life.

She taught second grade for one year at the Garden City School then the next 25 years taught third grade in Elma.

She was elected to Delta Kappa Gamma, the national honorary for school teachers.

She and her mother collected Indian baskets while living in Montana, and she became an expert on Indian basketry of the Northwest, studying informally under Erna Gunther of the University of Washington later in life. She also learned to weave baskets from Indians at the Moclips Indian Reservation at Tahola. At the time of her death, she had one of the most extensive collections of Pacific Northwest Indian basketry in private hands.

Mother had 20/10 vision and was a crack shot with long guns, as she had spent her childhood in Montana shooting jackrabbits with a single-shot Winchester .22 rifle. She was also a proficient violinist, pianist, and flautist.
(Written by Allan P. Mustard)

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: Suffered from high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, had cataracts late in life. Had uterine cancer in 50's, had successful hysterectomy. Died of embolism.

Barbara married Donald Hugh MUSTARD DVM, son of Stanley Preston MUSTARD and Vida May GIBSON, on 26 Sep 1948 in Easton, Mason Co., IL. Donald was born on 20 May 1922 in Brady, Grays Harbor Co., WA.

General Notes:
Donald Hugh Mustard

RESIDENCES: Brady, WA; San Marcos, TX

OCCUPATION: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

MILITARY: U.S.A.F. Captain Veterinary Corps

RESIDENCES:
104 Brady Loop Road East; Montesano, WA 98563

HEALTH_HISTORY: high blood pressure and atherosclerosis

BIOGRAPHY: Donald Hugh Mustard
My father, Donald Hugh Mustard, was born and reared in Brady, Washington, on a farm bought by his grandfather.

He studied veterinary medicine at Washington State University and graduated with his D.V.M. degree in 1944. Upon graduation he went into private practice in Elma, Wash., then in 1947 or so moved to Sequim to enter practice with another veterinarian.

He married my mother in 1948 and they had four children: Richard Hugh 10/10/49-1/15/93, Catherine Jane 4/30/51- , Allan Phillip 10/4/55- , and Edward Louis 1/13/57- .

In 1951 moved to Texas to serve in the Air Force as base veterinarian at San Marcos. This service was obligatory as part of his education had been financed by the Army during World War II. In WWII the Army needed veterinarians, but by 1944 decided it didn't need as many as it was financing, then in 1951 during the Korean War, the military told him he could either enlist as an officer or be drafted as an enlisted man as compensation for the Army's contribution to his education. He chose to enlist and was commissioned a captain in the USAF veterinary corps. In 1954 he was honorably discharged.

He moved back to Washington State to take over the family dairy farm, which was on the verge of bankruptcy. He ran it until 1973, when he sold the herd and went back to full-time veterinary practice. He is still practicing veterinary medicine, though he has shifted from large animals to small animals.
(Written by Allan P. Mustard)

6448 M i. Richard Hugh MUSTARD was born on 10 Oct 1949 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA, died on 15 Jan 1993 in Olympia, Thurston Co., WA at age 43, and was buried in Jan 1993 in Satsop, Grays Harbor Co., WA, Satsop Cemetery.

General Notes:
Richard Hugh Mustard

AKA: Called, Rick

BIOGRAPHY:
Richard Hugh Mustard was born in the hospital in Port Angeles, Washington. After living in Texas while his father was in the Air Force, he grew up on the family farm near Brady, Washington.

He attended Grays Harbor College and Washington State University, and graduated with a B.S. in forestry engineering from the University of Washington around 1977 or so. He worked for private land surveyors, the Forest Service, and later for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. At his death he was one of DNR's seven chief engineers.

Rick was an avid sailor, hiker and hunter. He held a concealed weapon permit mainly so that he could always have his grandfather's Colt .22 Woodsman pistol along in case he saw a game bird while out in the woods. He also, however, enjoyed pistol shooting.

Rick never married Carol Channell, mainly because she had already been married once and did not want to go through it again. They lived together as a married couple for all intents and purposes and their home was owned jointly.

He died of heart failure at age 43, the cardiac arrest was believed to have been induced by stress. At his request, most of his ashes were scattered in Young Cove near his beloved waterfront home, and were chased a bottle of beer. The family also interred some of his ashes in the family cemetery plot at the Satsop Cemetery.
(Written by Allan P. Mustard)

Richard married Carol Lynn CHANNELL Not Married. Carol was born on 8 Oct 1953.

+ 6449 F ii. Catherine Jane MUSTARD was born on 30 Apr 1951 in San Marcos, Hays/Caldwell Co., TX.

+ 6450 M iii. Allan Phillip MUSTARD was born on 4 Oct 1955 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA.

6451 M iv. Edward Louis MUSTARD was born on 13 Jan 1957 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA.

4633. Donald Fred CONGER was born on 31 Aug 1916 in Wagner, Nix Co., SD, died on 26 Jul 1945 in Houdon, France at age 28, and was buried after Jul 1945 in Wagner, Nix Co., SD.

General Notes:
Donald Fred Conger

MILITARY-DEATH-BURIAL: He died on 26 Jul 1945 at Houdon, France. He was in the USAF on an instrument flight when the plane was struck by lightning. He was buried at St. Andre Military Cemetery. Later the body was sent back to the United States and buried at Wagner, SD.

Donald married Irene Audrey BROWN, daughter of James BROWN and Caroline THRUTCHLEY, on 27 Dec 1944 in Radford, , Nottingham, England. Irene was born on 6 Nov 1922 in Nottingham, England.

+ 6452 M i. Robert Anthony CONGER was born on 21 Jul 1945 in Nottingham, England.

+ 6453 M i. Floyd Robert GLICK was born on 1 May 1928 in Abingdon, Knox Co., IL.

+ 6454 M ii. Phillip Caster GLICK was born on 23 Nov 1930 in Abingdon, Knox Co., IL.

General Notes:
Unknown Koogler

COMMENT: This may have been the Koogler's daughter, Nell, mentioned in the recollections of her mother.

4657. Howard Raymond CROWELL was born on 30 May 1917 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA and died in May 1984 at age 67.

General Notes:
Howard Raymond Crowell

AKA: Raymond Crowell

SSN:
Individual: Crowell, Howard
Social Security #: 481-03-9174
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: May 30, 1917
Death date: May 1984
Residence code: Iowa
ZIP Code of last known residence: 52501
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Ottumwa, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 15, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.60123.194]

4666. Helen Maxine CROWELL was born on 5 Apr 1919 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, died on 2 Oct 2005 in Waverly, Bremer Co., IA at age 86, and was buried on 6 Oct 2005 in Janesville, Bremer Co., IA, Oakland Cemetery. User ID: 51DJ-MX.

General Notes:
Helen Maxine Crowell

PARENTS: Henry Norton Crowell and Violette Wright

AKA: Maxine

OCCUPATION: bookkeeper

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESIDENCES: Probably in 1995, P.O. Box 447; Janesville, IA 50647

BIOGRAPHY:
Maxine Leonard was stricken with Rheumatoid Arthritis at the age of 37. She turned to genealogy for something to do. She had five foot operations and the knuckles and wrists of both hands were repaired. Through chiropractic she was able to return to a fairly normal life.

As a Latter-Day Saint, she taught, directed the choir and put out the monthly ward paper. She directed the Waterloo Mothers Chorus (a community group of 35). She also sang in the Sweet Adelines.

Besides typing the entire CONGER manuscript, she did most of the mimeograph work alone. In the 1970's she was also preparing for publication of the records of the CROWELL, WRIGHT, BOWLER, LEONHARDT, and WILLSON families. Through the Willsons, her husband, Larry, is descended from William the Conqueror, whose lineage goes back to Rollo, 1st Duke of Normandy, born in the early 800's.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Maxine Leonard Writes of Her Genealogy Experiences
In Volume I, of "The Conger Family of America," H. Maxine (Crowell) Leonard wrote of her involvement in Conger genealogy.

"You could say these records [of Charles Leslie Conger which had been filmed at
the Library of Congress for Elijah Hagens Conger] were handed to your compiler on a "Silver platter," thanks to Era (Conger) Jones [sister of Elijah Hagens Conger], who let me copy the books one at a time. Why did I, Helen Maxine Crowell Leonard, get involved, when I am not a Conger -- my closest relationship is that of my great grandmother, Mary (Conger) Croel, born 1814, in Monroe county, Ohio?

I have been "Conger Conscious" since about the age of eight. I, with my folks, visited the cemetery in Monroe county, Iowa, where Mary is buried with her son, Wilbur, and his wife, Margaret, my grandparents. As I stood beside her grave I had the strongest feeling about her -- the urge to know her. I liked the sound of the name CONGER. I knew that in some say she was very special.

In 1956, I was stricken with Rheumatoid Arthritis and was bed ridden for three months, as stiff as a board. Through prayer, food supplements, exercise and diet I was able to assume a fairly normal life. Five foot operations alleviated a lot of pain, and both hands and wrists were restored to good use through surgery. Through all this I needed something to occupy my time and mind and genealogy seemed to be the answer.

I "met" Era Jones through correspondence, and in 1962 we had the opportunity to visit her. It was then I began copying her books. When I finished I thought, "Someone should index all this," for it was impossible to find anything specific. And so, I made file cards for everyone, and recorded the Conger spouses. Every place my husband's Army travels took us, I looked for Congers and interviewed them.

My husband retired from the service in 1967 and we settled in Janesville, Iowa. I had no idea what to do with the records, for I really didn't know any Congers. I thought of typing all the material and sending copies to the Library of Congress and the Genealogical Library in Salt Lake City, UT and keep a copy for myself.

Then in July 1968 I received a letter from Beach Conger of Pleasantville, New York. He was planning to update his line, that of Job, which Charles Greenwood Barker Conger had published in 1903. He heard of me through correspondence and wondered if I could help him. When he learned what I had, he offered to finance the publication if we worked together to put all the Conger material into one book.

Since Beach lived near a large library, I suggested he search telephone directories for Congers throughout the country. This he began to do and contacted about 150 people of this name. For six months he sen material to be cataloged -- and then he died on 6 Jan 1969. Marion, his widow, sent me his files, which contained the booklets of "Job A. Conger and his Descendants, by Ivan Albert Conger and the story of "Norman Hurd Conger," by Roger N. Conger (included in Volume One of CFA, with their permission).

Lauren Tenney Conger of Lake Forest, Illinois, came to my rescue by helping with the telephone directory search in Chicago -- and my slipping me a couple of $10.00 bills to help defray the gigantic postage costs. Later, I spent an entire day in the St. Louis library to finish the project. About a 1,000 Congers were contacted; over 2500 letters have been written. In this way the past three or four generations have been added to the existing records.

Special credit goes to the following people for many hours of research -- reading census reports on microfilm, checking courthouse records, writing letters and personally interviewing people: Marion Barton for checking all the Vermont Vital Statistics and libraries; Geneva Clark, finding and identifying the Congers of Marion county, Kentucky; Willa Dean Eaves for research in Georgia; Beulah Frehner and daughter, Connie Money for finding the missing link to establish Jonas Conger in Georgia; Leona Robertson and Lesba Thompson for finding the descendants of Jonathan Conger of Pike county, Indiana and proving him for DAR; (William) Russell Conger for further search of the Ohio branch; and Geary H. Worth and Don Ruth Merritt for checking Tennessee census films.

(Joseph) Clyde Conger went that extra mile to round up the descendants of Lucius Lee Conger in Mississippi; Sidney Conger Mendenhall has kept records of James Westfall Conger's descendants from Kansas. Mary E. Woods has done a splendid job in preserving the records of the descendants of Abijah Conger from Athens, Georgia. Many letters were written by Noel William Conger to find the descendants of Colvin Conger of New York. Ivan Albert Conger kept the descendants of Job A. Conger together by an annual family reunion at his home in Owoso, Michigan.

Although Abraham H. Conger, 1810, of Lowndes county, Georgia, cannot be linked to John Belconger, his prolific posterity has kept in close contact and John Robert Conger prodded them into submitting their records.

There are many others too numerous to mention.

Now, after 120 years, several thousand dollars, and the devoted efforts of many kinsmen, "THE CONGER FAMILY OF AMERICA" is assembled into one cover. I personally have not done much research; I make no claims of any kind. I have compiled the existing material, which undoubtedly contains errors. In many instances additional children have been found, so the reader must bear in mind that these records are not necessarily complete; none probably ever will be. When known, the religious denomination is given as an aid in directing further search and verification.

This is only the beginning! There should be a supplement every five years, giving additions and corrections. The family should become "Conger Conscious" and make sincere efforts to keep individual records henceforth. There should be more family reunions to preserve our rich heritage. Seek out your Conger cousins wherever you go. Unless there is another volunteer, I promise to continue in the roll of "compiler" so long as I am able. If I have no successor, the records will be donated to the Genealogical Society of Salt Lake City, UT.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 3a-4a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESEARCHER-REFERENCE: Helen Maxine (Crowell) Leonard was the author of the massive (844 page): "The Conger Family of America, Vol. I" which she published in 1972. She listed her name on this work as: Maxine Crowell Leonard. At least 838 copies were made. One of two copies at the Library of Congress bears the number, 456. The LOC call number is: CS71 .C7515 1972 Vol. 1. This book has several sections. The largest section is an alphabetized grouping of family group sheet data on Conger families. Another section is an alphabetized grouping of family group sheet data about the families that Conger women married.

In 1992, Mrs. Leonard published the 725 page, "The Conger Family of America, Vol. II." This volume is also available at the Library of Congress. In the front of this volume is a list of some of the places where copies of Volume I can be found.

In 1994, she published "The Conger Confabs - Quarterly Newsletters - 1975-1994." A bound copy is available at the Library of Congress, call number, CT275 .C7623 C66. One of the issues contains a fairly comprehensive list of places where Volume I of CFA can be found. The publication of the issues of the newsletter she had edited for so many years was the culmination of more than a quarter century of, interest in, and dedication to the history and genealogy of the Conger family. Maxine passed the role of newsletter editor to Job Conger in 1996.

Anyone interested in the Conger family of America owes a debt of gratitude to Helen Maxine (Crowell) Leonard for her monumental contributions toward recording information about this family

Richard E. Henthorn, working with Robert Guilinger, Joyce Posey and other Conger researchers, attempted to extract all of the information about the Congers who lived in Monroe County, OH and Appanoose County, IA, from the two volumes and the Conger Confabs, and enter it into the Personal Ancestral File.
(Written by Richard E. Henthorn, 4 Nov 1998)

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Meeting of the Conger-Gregation is no ordinary family Reunion; by Lawn Griffiths, Assistant State Editor of unspecified publication.

Janesville, [IA] -- There are family reunions, and then there is a Conger-Gregation.

The second national Conger-Gregation was the July 4th weekend [1978] at the Riviera Ballroom in Janesville, a time to celebrate membership in a family that goes back about 10 generations in America.

The 171 who came from 18 states and Canada played "Congo," instead of Bingo, poked around in other branches of the family tree, and briefed each other on what they know about the Conger dynasty.

The two-day gathering, promoted for the past couple years by the quarterly "Conger Confab" newsletter, brought together many people who had never met. The national reunion was a follow-up to the first staged five years ago here. Regional Conger reunions are regularly held coast to coast for the far-flung descendants of John Conger who arrived in American in 1640.

The major force behind the Congers' celebration of common roots is Maxine Crowell Leonard of Janesville whose great-grandmother was a Conger.

Mrs. Leonard's painstaking efforts at compiling the family's history and lineage records, then publishing a 924-page book, have made her the keystone in the bridge that has brought the scattered family into a common sense of oneness.

She spent four years compiling the information for "The Conger Family of America." For two years she devoted four to seven hours daily typing the manuscript.

Then for an average of 12 hours a day for three months Mrs. Leonard personally printed the book's pages on her home mimeograph. It was hand-bound -- all 800 copies -- in Waverly. That was done five years ago, just in time for the first every national Conger-Gregation.

Like what happens when a mother bakes a couple dozen cookies for a big party on Saturday afternoon, the Conger clan gobbled up the books. The 800 copies went so quickly that the last one for sale was given away in a raffle at the reunion a week ago Saturday. Tickets for a chance at the last book went for $1 each.

The reunion featured a table with Conger memorabilia, books and looseleaf notebooks containing articles noting famous or interesting Congers, and plenty of pictures of people who represent leaves on the family tree.

Mrs. Leonard says the most prominent Conger is considered to be Clement Ellis Conger, 65, White House curator since ???? and former deputy chief of protocol under President Nixon. So far, he hasn't attended a Conger-Gregation, but Mrs. Leonard corresponds with him.

But at the national reunion again was Duane R. Conger of Tenino, Wash., dressed up in full Revolutionary War costume. His authentice garb is a reminders to the family that 23 Conger ancestors fought in the American Revolution - though not all fought for the cause of the colonists. Some were Tories.

Moreover, Congers have fought in every war since the French and Indian War (1754-1763).

Duane Conger put the outfit together for the Bicentennial and wore it to 25 parades or events. He considers that by wearing the $1,500 costume, complete with his own handmade tools, and carrying a smooth bore musket named Brown ?, he's paying honor to his own family and can help educate people about the war for independence.

He's a member of the 3rd Regiment of the New Jersey Brigade, descendants of an outfit that fought in the Revolution. Conger also participates in state cutting matches with his musket.

The eight generation American Conger, roamed around the reunion party room at the Riviera, posed for pictures and answered a litany of questions about soldiering 200 years ago. He admits the Bicentennial enthusiasm has gone flat, but expects it will make somewhat of a comeback in 1981, the 200th anniversary of the end of the war.

What's it feel like to be inside of the uniform? "It's completely miserable," he says, mopping his brow.

Another person appearing at the gathering was Jerry Conger of Washington, Ill., the family member Mrs. Leonard says, "is such an inspiration to us." The 42-year-old man is a quadriplegic, paralized below the neck as result of an accident at the age of 15. He broke his neck when he dived into the Ohio River at Monclare, Ill., and struck the bottom.
[Note: The article include 3 photographs: one of Maxine Crowell Leonard holding a copy of The Conger Family of America; one of Duane Conger in uniform in front of what appears to a Conger Family of America quilt; and one of Jerry and Vickie Conger.]
(Source: undated clipping, republished in Conger Confab, Vol. IV, No. 3, Sep 1978)

PUBLIC_SERVICE: (Helen) Maxine Crowell Leonard Announces Retirement as Editor of "Conger Confabs."

SO LONG, FAREWELL-- ... and thank you, CONGER COUSINS, for the happiest 25 years of my life! Our blessings have been numerous. Few compilers of family history have been fortunate enough to actually meet the people they write about. We have.

We have travelled coast to coast and border to border, a-Congering all the way. Most of this has been written up and pictured in the "Conger Confab."

We have also had the privilege of hosting six Conger-gregations at Janesville, [IA] and Waverly, until 1990. Then health problems for both of us cancelled them. Larry is now 79 and I, 77.

"The Conger Family of America," Volumes I (1972) and II (1992) are first in alphabetical format. The index gives each person's statistics. These two features were divinely inspired. I also believe putting 20 years of the "Conger Confabs" into book form and indexed is a first.

It is time now for the "Baby Boomers" to take over, and I have confidence that Job Conger, IV, is the one to lead them. With his computer and many talents and energy he will breathe new life into the "Conger Confab."

I shall continue as a "consulting secretary" as mail comes in and Job's address is better known.

Book orders should continue to come to me. CFA II is $35.00 pp and only 60 are left. The "Conger Confabs" books are gone. Like CFA I, they will never be reprinted, but all three books are on film [and can be requested] at your local LDS Family History Center. (ML)
(Source: Conger Confab, Dec 1996, p. 80 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

OBITUARY:
Helen Maxine (Crowell) Leonard
Waverly, Iowa

Born in Des Moines, Iowa on April 5, 1919
Died in Waverly, Iowa on October 2, 2005
Burial services held October 6, 2005 at Oakland Cemetery, Janesville, Iowa

The following is transcribed, with permission from the obituary posted by Kaiser-Corson Funeral Homes Inc. web page. Our thoughts and prayers are with Maxine's daughters and son during this time of loss.

Helen Maxine Leonard drew her first breath on April 5, 1919 in Des Moines, Iowa and returned to her Heavenly Father during the early morning hours of October 2, 2005 while in hospice care at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly, Iowa

Maxine was the daughter of Henry and Violet (Wright) Crowell. She spent her first 25 years engaged in a flurry of creative activities ranging from becoming an award winning drummer in her high school orchestra and marching band, singing as a regular on a Saturday morning "Teen Frolic" radio broadcast on (radio station) WHO when Ronald Reagan was a D.J., writing a regular column for her school newspaper and modeling for magazines that were being published in Des Moines at the time.

In 1944 she married Laurence Otto Leonard and began her journey as a career military man's wife, welcoming the opportunity to live in many places and meet and make many new friends.

In her late thirties, Maxine was stricken with acute rheumatoid arthritis, found herself bedridden and with little hope given from the traditional mainstream medical world. Never complaining, she began what became a lifelong exploration of the alternative remedies and treatments with great success. During this time she discovered a passion for researching family history and published 13 books on the subject -- several in rare book libraries on the east coast. Later she was asked to write the history of Janesville during the year of their 125th celebration. For 20 years, Maxine wrote and published her church newsletter as well as a family quarterly and a newsletter for Larry's cavalry unit, still finding time to sing in the Sweet Adeleines and direct the Waterloo Mothers Chorus.

In retirement, Maxine loved traveling here and abroad, visiting old friends and family as much as she reveled in the private tranquility of her country home, with a cat purring in her lap while she and Larry identified birds at the bird feeder.

Maxine is survived by her birth son, Brant Warren Leonard of Travers City, Michigan, Hans Martin (Joyce) Leonard of Green Ridge, Missouri, and Karin Maria Leonard of Cedar Falls, Iowa whom they adopted as children while they were stationed in Austria, as well as 9 grandchildren and her cat. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved partner, Larry, her prankster brother Floyd Crowell, her precious boy Brian and her 15 year old lightfilled granddaughter Adrianne Leonard Eacret.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Chapel (Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community) in Waverly, with Ken Shaw presiding. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Janesville. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly and also for an hour before services on Thursday at the Good Shepherd Chapel. Please direct memorials to the Cedar Valley Hospice or http://www.kaisercorson.com/

EULOGY:
STILL THE BOSS
EULOGY OF MAXINE LEONARD
OCTOBER 6, 2005
JOSEPH BEENKEN

Karin, Brant and Hans this is a great honor to be standing here today. Thank you.

The banner on the casket spray "Still the Boss" came about the other day as the Hospice staff was moving Maxine on her bed and she said "Don’t move me" and just to leave her lay the way she was. Karin told her "Don’t worry Mommy, your Still the Boss."

Maxine felt reading the obituary was unnecessary since we’ve all read it before the service starts. So if you haven’t read it, do so later. Hers was an amazing life. And if you haven’t see the life album that she put together look at that.

I worked in business for 30 years and endured annual performance appraisals. Inevitably they will focus on the last couple of months instead of that year or an entire career. So within a few minutes today I want to share not the life of Maxine but the last couple of years of the 25 years that Sheryl and I knew Maxine. First as the chorister of the Cedar Falls congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and finally as the closest thing to a Mother and Grandmother to both of us. Sheryl or I saw her at least twice a week for one reason or another the past several years.

The picture over there fits so into her plan as the "Boss" to go home to our Heavenly Father at this time of year. She would receive therapeutic massages from my wife or me on our portable table in her living room. Each time she sat up on the table she would look at that picture and say. "Isn’t it beautiful?" I want to sit here for a second, this is the perfect angle for me to see the path and the beauty of the fall colors." The clothing that you saw her earthly body in was a part of her Path. They are the temple robes of a faithful Christian and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and reflect a deep commitment to God and His Son Jesus Christ. She wears them because of her absolute belief in the eternalness of Mankind and the day of Resurrection we all look forward to.

Last night I got on the computer and typed a search for my name Joe Beenken and found nothing. I typed Maxine Leonard and found several references to her and the books that she and Larry published. I found that the Conger family already mourns the loss of it’s genealogical matriarch. And this photo of her with the Conger plate (photo at the funeral). "Still the Boss."

Three weeks ago she told me that she felt ashamed to pray to Heavenly Father for healing when so many had lost so much in Hurricane Katrina. So family wishes of memorials being sent to storm relief is so poignantly appropriate. "Still the Boss."

Maxine was always "the Boss." Whether it was writing and mailing a letter to every member of the US House and Senate this past spring telling them what was wrong with major government policy issues and how to fix them. She told them all to give up their last self-given pay raise and use that money to fund the notch baby social security problem. She knew it wouldn’t happen but "you get the government you deserve".

Engaging her in a logical debate on a subject soon showed you that for a woman in her mid 80’s her mind was sharper than most of ours every will be. If you were ever given one of your congressional letters to read. Or told to "sit down on the couch" and "asked to" listen to her read the letter you were always amazed at the clarity of thought and the subtle humor she used on the politicians. "Always the Boss."

Last year when her drivers license came due, she was worried about getting it renewed but needed it for when she would go to the dentist or optician. Medical doctor trips where not a concern. She had no high blood pressure, no diabetes, no aches or pains. She had asked the Lord for no pain with the severe rheumatoid arthritis she had and he had granted her prayer, so no pain pills or antibiotics. With the bones in her toes removed because of the arthritis she walked with a wobble. And this is what the license inspector saw and so required her to take a driving test. To a lot of us the inspector wanted to fail her "AN OLD LADY" and did for not signaling a turn 150 foot before an intersection. Maxine didn’t give up. Another week another driving test. Another here’s why I’m failing you this time. Another week another driving test. Another here’s why I’m failing you this time. Maxine could keep taking the test and wear her down or do the appeal process. The state of Iowa got the appeal letter with wording of "age discrimination." A different inspector was assigned and Maxine passed the driving test. "Always the Boss."

She had dearly hoped to see the new Latter-day Saint chapel being built here in Waverly and somehow attend church services there. She was so happy when people would take her there or show her pictures. The Church will be completed in January with an open house in the spring for all to see. When we go to the cemetery later the procession will past by the Church for her. "Still the Boss."

She had a great way of asking for a favor or an errand. Sometimes you really thought that you were volunteering instead of being told that you would do it. "Always the Boss."

Many of us can remember that cute little tilted head when she didn’t understand what we had just said. It wasn’t that she needed a hearing aid - we just need to speak up and be directly in front of her. So what did we do - Stand Straighter and Speak Louder. "Always the Boss."

She showed a deep respect and love for the freedoms of this great nation and a deep concern for it’s future. If you went to her apartment at night she was always watching the world news and commentaries. She would quiz you on your views and knowledge of the days events. She knew the names of the party leaders both the House and Senate, the voting history and names of the Supreme Court judges and many others. If you thought she was a Republican you where wrong. She could get just as mad at them as at the Democrats. She was the American we all should strive to be. And yes the TV was loud. "Still the Boss."

Maxine saw material needs at Bartels and quietly filled them with purchases. The big screen TV in the Eichorn House dining room is there because the old one didn't have close captioning and she thought the residents should have that. The Lord sent her some money in the mail that she didn’t think she was getting one day and so the TV happened. The fish aquarium in Linden Place is there so that the folks there can have something to look at. The TV in Woodland Terrance was given for the same reason. The flower lamps "where ever they are now here at Bartels" for the same reason - to help others to be more comfortable.

So to sum up Maxine’s performance appraisal I read from St Matthew in the King James Bible that she so loved. Mathew chapter 25: 15 - 21.

In the name of Jesus Christ Amen.

[Note: Mrs. Leonard was the publisher of the two-volume, The Conger Family of America (often called "The CFA.") She was also the editor, publisher of the Conger Family newsletter, The Conger Confab.]

COMMENT:
Reasearcher, Richard E. Henthorn, was fortunate to obtain copies of both editions of The CFA. Over a period of many months he entered most of the information from these two volumes into his Personal Ancestral File. Later, he loaded the data into the RootsMagic genealogy program. Much additional data was added to his Conger file from information published by deceased Conger researchers and from information shared by many living Conger researchers in the United States and Canada. REH]

COPYRIGHT: This report, created from the RootsMagic genealogy file of Richard E. Henthorn, is copyrighted by the compiler. This means you can't post a PDF report created by Mr. Henthorn on the Internet or sell any reports shared with you without his written permission. Thank you for your consideration.

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Helen married Laurence Otto LEONARD {51DJ-LR}, son of Otto Rudolph LEONARD and Vera Margaret WILLSON, on 28 Jul 1944 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. Laurence was born on 14 Nov 1917 in Slayton, Murray Co., MN, died on 16 Aug 1998 in Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., IA at age 80, and was buried on 20 Aug 1998 in Janesville, Black Hawk Co., IA, Oakland Cemetery.

General Notes:
Laurence Otto Leonard

AKA: Larry

RESIDENCES: In the 1970's, Rural Route, Janesville, IA 50647

MILITARY: After 26 years of service, Larry Leonard retired from the U.S. Army on 1 Nov 1967, holding the rank of Master Sergeant, Regular Army and Captain, Reserves. He had been completely around the world, serving in the CBI theater, Austria and Korea. Due to combat disability and hearing loss he was released as an officer and given limited service as a master sergeant.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: After retirement he tried farming but found the work too strenuous. In the 1970's he was engaged in a Dairy Queen business.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OBITUARY: Goodbye Larry Leonard!
I met the man fewer times than many readers of this newsletter. Larry Leonard, husband of "Conger Confab" creator, Maxine Leonard, enthusiastic supporter of her decades of labor on behalf of Congers worldwide, died August 16, 1998. In tribute to this stellar example for the best of us who remain to emulate, following is the text that was originally printed in the program of Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly, IA.

"Laurence Otto Leonard, 70, died 16 August 1998 of bronchitis and kidney failure. He was admitted to Covenant Medical Center on 27 July, one day before his 54th wedding anniversary. He was given two partial dialysis treatments, but declined to do further treatment. He was transferred to the Cedar Falls Health Care Center on August 12, where he died.

Larry was born 14 November 1917 at Slayton, Murray County, Minnesota, son of Otto Rudolph Leonard and Vera Margaret Willson. His father died when Larry was five years old. He and his sister, Bernice Leonard Dorsey (deceased), were raised by their grandparents in Sabula, Iowa, where he graduated from high school.

He joined the Iowa National Guard in the 113th Cavalry in Des Moines, Iowa, where the unit was inducted into federal service in January 1941 and sent to Camp Bowie, TX. In 1944 he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant at Fort Riley, Kansas and was assigned to the Texas 124th Cavalry. They were sent to Burma with mules to aid them on their trek of 500 miles over mountains and through jungles to their combat area. He was wounded in action by deliberately standing up to draw fire upon himself, allowing another platoon to withdraw to safety. He was hospitalized five months in India. He was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart.

He was married 28 Jul 1944 at Des Moines, Iowa to (Helen) Maxine Crowell, a week before going overseas. After the war he returned to Des Moines where he spent five months building a house with the aid and instruction of Maxine's father.

The next eight months he gained experience in retail and wholesale popcorn processing and sales. He learned to process popcorn from the field to the finished product for sale to the public, manufactured caramel corn, candies, etc. He also sold popcorn machines to theaters and confectioners, and learned the management of retail popcorn and candy stores. He helped plan, set up and establish five retail stores, including the one on "the hill" in Cedar Falls.

In 1947 a special offer to combat wounded veterans gave them a permanent administrative Master Sergeant rating in the Regular Army. With five years of service behind him, he accepted and retired with this rank on 1 November 1967 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He held the rank of Captain in the Reserve Army.

In 1958 while attached to the Iowa National Guard in Cedar Falls, the couple bought a 220 acre farm in Janesville, IA. Still in the service, Larry took an Animal Science course at Hawkeye Tech, but two months after graduation he signed a three year lease for the Cedar Falls Dairy Queen. Later he had the Janesville Cafe for two years. Meanwhile he leased the farm land.

He was a member of the American Legion Post #522 in Janesville and the Joe W. Cretzmeyer V.F.W. Post #2208 in Waverly. He also was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Ex-China, Burma, India Veterans.

The couple had two sons born in Des Moines: Brian Maurice, born 14 Aug 1946 and Brant Warren born 25 Jun 1949. Brian died of polio on 14 September 1952 while Maxine was awaiting port call to join Larry on assignment in Austria. While there they adopted Hans Martin Leonard, now of Green Ridge, Missouri and Karin Maria Leonard, now of Cedar Falls. Brant lives in Traverse City, Michigan. Since Adrianne "Adee" Eacret died 30 August 1996, there are nine living grandchildren and two great grandchildren."

Funeral services for Larry were held August 20th at Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly, IA. Burial was at Oakland Cemetery, Janesville, IA.

Maxine was assisted during the crisis by Ivan Conger and his wife. Her children also came to help as well. Over the phone Maxine reports that she is driving again for the first time in some years and sounds as healthy as she's ever sounded over the phone. Karin still visits regularly. I will personally miss the sound of Larry picking up the phone when I called.
(Source: Conger Confab, Volume III, No. 11, Issue 149, September 1998 - written by Editor, Job Conger)

6460 M i. Brian Maurice LEONARD was born on 14 Aug 1946 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA and died on 14 Sep 1952 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 6. User ID: 7F16-R1.

General Notes:
Brian Maurice Leonard

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: Died of polio, 14 Sep 1952.

6462 M iii. Brant Warren LEONARD was born on 25 Jun 1949 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

General Notes:
Brant Warren Leonard

ADOPTION: While Larry and Maxine Leonard were serving in the military in Austria they adopted, Hans Neumann and Karin Stoiser, ages 6 and 3.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
Karin Maria Leonard

ADOPTION: While Larry and Maxine Leonard were serving in the military in Austria they adopted, Hans Neumann and Karin Stoiser, ages 6 and 3.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Wilda married Jack Bower MARTIN, son of Edward Leslie MARTIN and Marie Brandon BOWER, on 21 Sep 1941 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., IA. Jack was born on 27 Jan 1920 in Sedalia, Pettis Co., MO.

General Notes:
Jack Bower Martin

OCCUPATION: Doctor of Optometry

ORGANIZATIONS: Active in Lions Club; Glenn Miller Birthplace Society; Partners in America work in Yucatan, Mexico

HOBBIES: Talented in woodworking, stained glass art

6464 F i. Katherine Marie MARTIN was born on 7 Aug 1942 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., IA.

General Notes:
Katherine Marie Martin

OCCUPATION: Elementary teacher

EDUCATION: B.S. and M.S.F. degrees from Drake University

ORGANIZATIONS: Active in P.E.O., Mensa

HOBBIES: Interested in Talented and Gifted Education; liked needlework, plants and travel

6465 F ii. Lucinda Jane MARTIN was born on 31 Jul 1947 in Clarinda, Page Co., IA.

General Notes:
Bruce C. Bubp

MILITARY: U.S. Army in Korea

EDUCATION: 2 years of college

OCCUPATION: Personnel manager

HOBBIES: Liked music, soloist

ORGANIZATIONS: Member American Foundryman's Society; VFW

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1998, 236 South Main; Saint Marys, OH 45885-2207

Bruce married Barbara L. LYNCH, daughter of John LYNCH and Lydia MOELLER, on 6 Oct 1956 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH. Barbara was born on 12 Oct 1935 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH.

General Notes:
Barbara L. Lynch

EDUCATION: 1 year college

OCCUPATION: Supvr Material Control

ORGANIZATIONS: Alter [sic] Society

6466 M i. Bruce C. BUBP Jr. was born on 24 Aug 1957 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH.

6467 F ii. Juli Ann BUBP was born on 2 Oct 1958 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH.

6468 M iii. John A. BUBP was born on 19 Sep 1959 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH.

6469 F iv. Mary B. BUBP was born on 14 Oct 1960 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH.

6470 F v. Annette L. BUBP was born on 20 Dec 1961 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH.

6471 F vi. Linda M. BUBP was born on 2 Jul 1964 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH.

6472 F vii. Susan W. BUBP was born on 17 May 1966 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH.

6473 M viii. Robert W. BUBP was born on 4 Sep 1967 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH.

6474 M ix. David A. BUBP was born on 23 Jan 1970 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH.

6475 M x. Brian P. BUBP was born on 13 Jun 1973 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH.

General Notes:
Brian P. Bubp

QUESTION: Could the middle initial have been "F."?

4680. Ralph Lloyd CONGER was born on 8 Mar 1900 in Natoma, Osborne Co., KS, died on 20 Nov 1941 in Boonville, Cooper Co., MO at age 41, and was buried on 23 Nov 1941 in Natoma, Osborne Co., KS, Natoma Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ralph Lloyd Conger

PARENTS: James Lloyd Conger and Serena Grace Bromley

Birth: Batch #: 1760781, Source Call #:
8 Mar 1900, Ralph Lloyd Conger, Rooks, Kansas

EDUCATION: graduated from Fort Hays State College, Hays, KS

OCCUPATION: Coach at Glen Elder and Smith Center high schools. Freshman coach at Kansas University at Lawrence, KS. In 1938 took over the duties of head coach at Wentworth Military Academy at Lexington, MO.

DEATH: In Nov 1941, after the start of the 2nd quarter of a Kemper-Wentworth football game at Boonville, MO, Capt. Conger leaned forward to speak to a subsitute player. The player evidently did not hear him and as he started to call again, he fell back against a player sitting on the bench. Death followed within 30 seconds, due to a blood clot in the heart. At the half the members of the team were informed of his death. They continued to play, but Kemper won 14-0.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard, Vol. 2)

Problem: Maxine Crowell Leonard recorded that he died in Boonville, Howard Co., MO. Boonville is in Cooper Co., MO. There is also a place called: Boonesboro, Howard Co., MO. Did he die in Boonville?

OBITUARY: Sound Taps for Ralph L. Conger Last Thursday - Call Comes as he Directs Wentworth Football Team - Heart Attack is Fatal
Final Services Held at Natoma on Sunday, November 23, with a Large and Sorrowful Throng in Attendance

Suddenly, tragically, and without warning, death called Capt. Ralph L. Conger, last Thursday afternoon. The final summons came after the start of the second quarter of the Kemper - Wentworth football game at Boonville, Mo. Capt. Conger, coach of the Wentworth squad, had leaned forward to speak to a substitute player. The player evidently did not hear him and as he started to call again, he fell back against a player sitting near him on the bench. Death followed within thirty seconds, according to Dr. D.B. Payne, Wentworth team physician.

The sudden death was due to a blood clot in the heart. Reports are Conger had been under treatment for high blood pressure, there had been no previous indication of any especially serious condition.

At the half members of the Wentworth team were informed of the death of their coach, but decided it would have been his wish that they continue the game, which they did, grief-stricken and bewildered. Kemper won the game by a score of 14 t 0, both scores being made against the saddened Wentworth team during the last half.

Captain Conger was 41 years of age, a native of Natoma, [KS]. He graduated from Ft. Hays State College, was a coach at Glen Elder and Smith Center high schools, freshman coach at Kansas University at Lawrence, and three years ago took over the duties of head coach at Wentworth Military Academy at Lexington, Mo. Mrs. Conger and their son and daughter survive.

After services at Lexington, last rites were held at Captain Conger's old home town, Natoma, last Sunday, November 23, before a large and sorrowful throung of relatives and intimate friends. Friends from Smith Center were in attendance. Burial was in the cemetery near Natoma, the chaplain from Wentworth conducted services.

Ralph L. Conger came to Smith Center, [KS] in 1927 as a high school coach, leaving her to take charge of freshman football at Kansas University in 1937. During his stay here he left the indelible imprint of his clean, strong personality upon the hearts and minds of the hundreds of boys and girls who came in contact with him at the school. As a coach of football, Conger knew few equals and the clean, hard play of his teams became almost legendary in this section. But perhaps that was the least important of his accomplishments. He had a spirit, a will to win, a determination to succeed that did not recognize the loss of a game as defeat but merely an obstacle to be overcom. Into his charges he inculcated this same spirit, to apply not only to football but to all the trials and vicissitudes that life may have to offer.

He was a friend, a confident, not only of the members of his football squad but of all the students. His ready smile, and kindly , cheerful words have smoothed and made clear many a rough and perplexing problem. He spoke pleasantly, his tongue, keen and caustic when the occasion demanded, was never harsh. He held the love and respect of all the students during his many years here and likewise the admiration and high regard of the whole community.

With his family and friends, the whole community mourns the sudden and untimely death of Captain Conger. His memory is forever imprinted on the minds and hearts of his countless friends and acquaintances and will serve as a lasting monument of the high esteem and respect in which he was universally held.
[Note: Natoma, Hays, Glen Elder and Smith Center are all located in Kansas. REH]
(Source: unknown paper (probably Smith Center, KS), undated, included a photograph - Conger Confabs, Dec 1996, p. 75 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Ralph married Freda Lucile BROOKS, daughter of Charles Henry BROOKS and Adella May SMITH, on 13 Aug 1926 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS. Freda was born on 16 Mar 1905 in Spring Hill, Johnson/Miami Co., KS and died on 15 Dec 1978 in Camarillo, Ventura Co., CA at age 73.

General Notes:
Freda Lucile Brooks

EDUCATION: B.S. Education 1924 Fort Hays State College, Hays, KS

OCCUPATION: taught elementary school for 20 years in Lexington, MO; taught 5 years in Camarillo, CA

6476 F i. Patricia Lucile CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1930 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS.

General Notes:
Patricia Lucile Conger

PARENTS: Ralph Lloyd Conger and Freda Lucile Brooks

NAME-ERROR: Patricia Lucile Conger, (not Patricia Louise Conger).
(Source: Conger Confab, March 2001, p. 307)

4681. Halbert Mark CONGER was born on 29 Mar 1902 in Natoma, Osborne Co., KS, died on 29 Sep 1974 at age 72, and was buried in Sep 1974 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

General Notes:
Halbert Mark Conger

PARENTS: James Lloyd Conger and Serena Grace Bromley

Birth: Batch #: 1761096, Source Call #:
29 Mar 1902, Halbert Mark Conger, Natoma, Osborne, Kansas

OCCUPATION: Farmer

RESIDENCES: Zurich, KS

SS Death Index: Halbert Conger; b. 29 Mar 1902; issued: KS; d. Sep 1974;
last place of residence: Zurich, KS; zipcode: 67676; SSN: 509-09-6195

CEMETERY-COMMENT: Some member(s) of this family buried in Codell, KS.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 700 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Halbert married Mabel FELDKAMP, daughter of August FELDKAMP and Emma MOLLENKAMP,. Mabel was born on 24 Sep 1906 in Natoma, Osborne Co., KS.

General Notes:
Mabel Feldkamp

OCCUPATION: School teacher

HOBBIES: Quilting

NAME-CONFLICT: Mabel Feldcamp (CFA II, p. 701)

6478 F i. Barbara Jean CONGER was born on 6 Sep 1928 in Natoma, Osborne Co., KS, died on 2 Dec 1983 at age 55, and was buried in Dec 1983 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

+ 6479 M ii. James Ritchie CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1931 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS, died on 11 May 1989 in Superior, Nuckolls Co., NE at age 57, and was buried in May 1989 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS.

4685. Grant Vester CONGER was born on 23 Jul 1912 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, died on 9 Jul 1967 in Deep Springs, Inyo Co., CA at age 54, and was buried in Jul 1967 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

General Notes:
Grant Vester Conger

Birth Batch #: 1760829, Source Call #:
1912, Grant Vester Conger, Codell, Rooks, Kansas

SSN:
Individual: Conger, G.
Social Security #: 560-12-3055
SS# issued in: California
Birth date: Jul 23, 1912
Death date: Jul 1967
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 1, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48092.181]

Grant married Corrine PRICHARD on 17 Mar 1937. Corrine was born on 1 Aug 1913 and died on 8 Feb 1944 at age 30.

4686. Ardna La_Ree CONGER was born on 23 Mar 1914 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS and died on 17 Jan 1990 in Rooks Co., KS at age 75.

General Notes:
Ardna LaRee Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Middle name Lo Ree, also listed as, La Ree, CFA II, p. 265.

EDUCATION: Graduate of Fort Hays State, Hays, KS

RESIDENCES: Mesa, AZ

HOBBIES: music, quilting, crocheting

Death: Batch #: 1760829, Source Call #:
1 Jan 1989, Ardna Loree Conger, Rooks Co, Kansas

Problem: Was the date of death, 1 Jan 1989 or 17 Jan 1990?

Ardna married Harvey William STROM, son of Oscar STROM and Hilma CARLSON, on 15 Aug 1933. Harvey was born on 11 Nov 1911 in Morganville, Clay Co., KS.

General Notes:
Harvey William Strom

DIVORCE: The marriage of Harvey William Strom and Ardna LaRee Conger ended in divorce.

6482 M i. William Larry STROM was born on 17 Aug 1934 in Morganville, Clay Co., KS and died on 5 May 1946 at age 11.

+ 6483 F ii. Leann Lo_Ree STROM was born on 9 Oct 1939 in Clay Center, Clay Co., KS.

6484 M iii. Glen Arvid STROM was born on 17 Nov 1941 in Clay Center, Clay Co., KS.

Ardna next married Robert Elwood SMITH, son of Bert SMITH and Tacy UNKNOWN, on 22 Aug 1952. Robert was born on 1 Feb 1909 in Belleville, Republic Co., KS.

General Notes:
Robert Elwood Smith

DIVORCE: Robert Smith was the 2nd husband of Ardna LaRee Conger. In 1964 their marriage ended in divorce.

+ 6485 F i. Gayle Arlene SMITH was born on 30 Apr 1954 in Belleville, Republic Co., KS.

6486 F ii. Sherrie Lynne SMITH was born on 22 Mar 1956 in Belleville, Republic Co., KS.

General Notes:
Sherrie Lynne Smith

EDUCATION: B.S. in Nursing, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS

HOBBIES: Music, handiwork, gardening

Sherrie married John Leslie SCHMEIDER, son of Fedelis Clarence SCHMEIDER and Josephine Marietta GERSTNER, on 17 Feb 1982 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS. John was born on 15 Aug 1950 in Columbus, Stillwater Co., MT.

General Notes:
John Leslie Schmeider

EDUCATION: B.S. and M.S. degrees from Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS.

OCCUPATION: drill stem tester

ADOPTION: John Leslie Schmeider was adopted.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 424 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
Charles Arthur Miller

DIVORCE: Charles Arthur Miller was the 3rd husband of Ardna LaRee Conger their marriage ended in divorce in Nov 1977.

General Notes:
William Duane Conger

AKA-NAME-CONFLICT: probably known as Duane; Duane W. Conger (CFA II, p. 83)

NAME-CONFLICT: Was he William Duane Conger or Duane William Conger? Duane W. Conger on p. 83 of CFA II.

OCCUPATION: farmer

RESIDENCES: Box 53, Codell, KS

William married Hazel May COOK, daughter of George COOK and Unknown, on 16 Aug 1863 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS. Hazel was born on 2 May 1916.

General Notes:
Grant Victor Conger

RELATIONSHIP-ADOPTION: Grant Victor and Ardna Conger were brother and sister and they were adopted by Duane and Hazel Conger.

General Notes:
Ardna Conger

RELATIONSHIP-ADOPTION: Grant Victor and Ardna Conger were brother and sister and they were adopted by Duane and Hazel Conger.

General Notes:
Annette Elfra Ellis

QUESTION: What were the dates of the marriages of Annette E. Ellis?

AKA: Born, Elfa Maralee Ellis, she had her name changed to: Annette Elfra Ellis,
according to her daughter, Janine Shirley.

Annette married Eugene Raymond BROZOWSKI. Eugene was born on 10 Oct 1924 in Hayward, Alameda Co., CA.

General Notes:
Janine Brozowski

RESEARCHER: Janine Shirley was interested in genealogy and shared her information on the James Conger and Elizabeth Lowe family with others.

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1998: 5435 Navajo Trail; Stagecoach, NV 89429

4695. Marvin James ROUSE was born on 3 Mar 1907 in Soldier, Monona Co., IA, died on 30 Jan 1979 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ at age 71, and was buried in Feb 1979 in Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA, Rosehill Cemetery.

Marvin married Millie Adelle KIEFER, daughter of Charles Wesley KIEFER and Mary Permilla ARNOLD, on 1 Jul 1928 in Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA. Millie was born in 1904 in Craig, Burt Co., NE, died on 31 Oct 1974 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ at age 70, and was buried in Nov 1974 in Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA, Rosehill Cemetery.

+ 6490 M i. Leland Charles ROUSE was born on 11 Mar 1929 in Lyons, Burt Co., NE.

General Notes:
Ronald Dean Rouse

DIVORCE: The marriage of Leland Rouse and Geraldine Buford ended in divorce.

Warren married Margaret HOFFMAN, daughter of Mark HOFFMAN and Edith WATSON, on 25 Feb 1939 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Margaret was born in 1916 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE, died on 19 Oct 1984 in Lynwood, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 68, and was buried in Oct 1984 in Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA, Rosehill Cemetery.

+ 6494 F ii. Joanne Karen ROUSE was born on 13 Dec 1943 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Earl married Lucille WHITE, daughter of Unknown WHITE and Margaret RYAN,. Lucille was born on 25 May 1920 in Rosalie, Thurston Co., NE.

+ 6495 F i. Suzanne Frances ROUSE was born on 2 Apr 1942 in Walthill, Thurston Co., NE.

+ 6496 F ii. Rita Marie ROUSE was born on 23 Aug 1946 in Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA.

6497 M iii. Beau Vincent James ROUSE was born on 14 Feb 1949 in Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA.

+ 6498 M iv. Vaughn Lee ROUSE was born on 19 Aug 1950 in Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA.

6500 M vi. Russell Kent ROUSE was born in 1960 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE and died on 7 Jun 1974 in Walthill, Thurston Co., NE at age 14.

6501 M vii. Shawn ROUSE was born on 12 Feb 1966 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE and died on 12 Feb 1966 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE.

Dorothy married Clarence Woodford MILLS, son of Logan Wesley MILLS and Unknown Belle SANDUSKY, on 26 Sep 1936. Clarence was born on 13 Jul 1915 in Casey Creek, Casey Co., KY.

Logan married Eleanor Ann NEWHAUER, daughter of Edward NEWHAUER and Lucia BERNARDINELLI, on 23 Aug 1968. Eleanor was born on 3 Dec 1944 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

+ 6503 F ii. Genevieve Lynne MILLS was born on 9 Sep 1943 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

+ 6504 M iii. Vincent Clarence MILLS was born on 8 Sep 1946 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

General Notes:
Darlene May Rouse

RELATIONSHIP: She had a twin that died at birth.

Problem: Maxine Crowell Leonard listed their birth place as, Whitehill, NE. It seems more likely that it was Walthill, Thurston Co., NE as such a place exists and she listed Walthill, NB as the birth place of Meredith Adelle Rouse.

Darlene married Thomas Marshall GRAY, son of Welles Leslie GRAY and Ada Pearl BEENE, about 25 Aug 1943. Thomas was born on 7 Jan 1917 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN.

General Notes:
Thomas Marshall Gray

MILITARY: Served in the U.S. Navy

OCCUPATION: Electrical Engineer

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: 25 Aug 1943 (CFA II, p. 410); 23 Aug 1943 (CFA II, p. 321)

+ 6505 F i. Janet Leslie GRAY was born on 20 Aug 1948 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN.

+ 6506 F ii. Kathleen Louise GRAY was born on 15 Apr 1951 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Meredith married Willard Gene FOBROY, son of Floyd George FOBROY and Mary GARROLL, on 6 Mar 1947. Willard was born on 29 Oct 1926 in Drumright, Creek Co., OK.

General Notes:
Willard Gene Fobroy

MILITARY: U.S. Navy

OCCUPATION: Body shop manager

+ 6509 M ii. Robert Paul FOBROY was born on 28 Feb 1950 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

+ 6510 F iii. Barbara Ann FOBROY was born on 9 Apr 1951 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

6511 M iv. James Lance FOBROY was born on 16 Jun 1957 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.

General Notes:
James Lance Fobroy

OCCUPATION: Resturant manager

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Jehovah Witness

RESIDENCES: 6661 Phoenix Avenue; Riverside, CA 92504

James married Juanita Socorro ADVIENTO, daughter of John Biete ADVIENTO and Maravilla UNKNOWN, on 9 Apr 1977 in Hayward, Alameda Co., CA. Juanita was born on 22 Aug 1956 in Salinas, Monterey Co., CA.

General Notes:
Lorne Lylee Allmon

MILITARY: 20 years of service with the U.S. Air Force during WWII and after.

OCCUPATION: Emp Prog. Sup I; Retired in 1962

HOBBIES: Stamp, coin and citrus label collecting

RESIDENCES: 6661 Phoenix Ave.; Riverside, CA 92504

Lorne married Frances Marguerite ELLIS, daughter of Elmer Emmett ELLIS and Elsie Annie EICHENOUR, on 12 Mar 1944 in Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS. Frances was born on 25 Mar 1916 in Durham, Marion Co., KS.

General Notes:
Frances Marguerite Ellis

ORGANIZATIONS: Delta Theta Chi Sorority

RESEARCHER: Genealogist, she did extensive research of various Conger lines for the CFA of Maxine Crowell Leonard.

6513 M i. Robert Lyle ALLMON was born on 10 Apr 1946 in Scott Field, St. Clair Co., IL.

Robert married Christine Ann FLOWER, daughter of Bert J. FLOWER and Betty Jean KING, on 3 Mar 1990. Christine was born on 16 Oct 1947 in Frankfurt, Au Main, , Germany.

6514 F ii. Katherine Frances ALLMON was born on 26 Sep 1949 in Keesler AFB, Harrison Co., MS.

+ 6515 F iii. Marsha Dawn ALLMON was born on 13 Oct 1952 in March AFB, Riverside Co., CA.

4705. Leland Howard ALLMON was born on 21 Oct 1921 in Soldier, Monona Co., IA and died on 1 May 1964 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH at age 42.

General Notes:
Edith Hirshman

MARRIAGE: Edith Hirshman was a widow at the time of her marriage to Leland Allmon.

QUESTION: What was the maiden name of Edith Hirshman?

Irene married Ross Arthur STILL, son of John Hiram STILL and Laura Margaret LINDSEY,. Ross was born on 20 Feb 1909 in Cairo, Hall Co., NE and died on 16 Dec 1970 in California at age 61.

General Notes:
Ross Arthur Still

EDUCATION: High school education

OCCUPATION: Carpenter

+ 6520 F i. Mary Sue STILL was born on 9 Dec 1935 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE.

General Notes:
Raymond Harold Conger

Problem: Was the date of birth, 2 Jun 1928 (CFA II, p. 187) or 2 Jun 1929? 2 Jun 1928 according to the SSDI.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: both are Methodist

RESIDENCES: Box 123; Freeport, MI 49325

SS Death Index: Raymond Conger; b. 2 Jun 1928; issued: Railroad Board; d. Apr
1985; last place of residence: Freeport, MI; zipcode: 49325; SSN: 723-07-5692

Raymond married Wanda Lauretta NELSON, daughter of Virda Arthur NELSON and Anna May DAVIS, on 30 Sep 1950 in Bloomfield, Davis Co., IA. Wanda was born on 15 Mar 1923 in Meckling, Clay Co., SD.

+ 6523 M i. Michael Le_Roy CONGER was born on 13 May 1951 in Sigourney, Keokuk Co., IA.

+ 6524 M ii. Stephen Harold CONGER was born on 19 Apr 1952 in Sigourney, Keokuk Co., IA.

+ 6525 F iii. Dixie Deone CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1953 in Sigourney, Keokuk Co., IA.

6526 M iv. Douglas Eugene CONGER was born on 27 Dec 1956 in Hastings, Barry Co., MI.

+ 6527 M v. David Allen CONGER was born on 3 Nov 1958 in Hastings, Barry Co., MI.

General Notes:
Richard Lee Conger

MILITARY: 3 years in U.S. Army

EDUCATION: high school graduate

OCCUPATION: truck driver

HOBBIES: hunting, fishing, fixing autos

RESIDENCES: Ollie, IA 52576

Problem: Birth date is listed as 22 Sep 1930 on page 96 of CFA II. Then listed as, 1930, and 22 Sep 1939 on page 190. Birth order in the family group seems to indicate that the year should be 1930.

Richard married Margareta SEELMANN, daughter of John SEELMANN and Maria SCHMIDT,. Margareta was born in Schellitz, Germany.

4723. Paul Everett CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1938 in Pekin, Jefferson/Keokuk Co., IA and died on 19 Dec 1999 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA at age 61.

General Notes:
Paul Everett Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1998, Vancouver, WA.

COMMENT: 5 grandchildren at the time of death

OBITUARY: Paul E. Conger
Paul E. Conger, 61, of Vancouver, WA, died Sunday, December 19, 1999 in his home.

He was born in Pekin, [IA] to Wanda and Woodrow Conger on Aug. 20, 1938. He married Delia Helland Sept 5, 1969 in Vancouver, WA.

Paul worked for Portco, a paper and poly film company for a large percentage of his adult life.

Paul is survived by his wife, Dee Conger of Vancouver; three sons, Paul Conger, Jr. of Boise, Idaho, Jeffrey Conger of Woodland, Washington and David Conger of Oceanside, California; two daughters, Gina Helland of Vancouver, Washington and Kellie Vetter of Ollie, Iowa; five grandchildren, Jessica, Cody, Dalton, Dane and Kyle. He is also survived by his mother, Wanda Conger of Pekin, Iowa, eight brothers: Dean Conger of Ollie, Edward Conger of Ollie; Delbert Conger of Ollie; Jim Conger of Ollie; Robert Conger of Linby; Ralph Conger of Ollie; Larry Conger of Linby; and Dale Conger of Martinsburg; five sisters: Arlene Shy of Missouri; Juanita Jones of Martinsburg; Judy Ellis, of Ollie; Joyce Kopsieker of Ollie; and Carolyn Skinner of Pekin.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his father, one brother, two sisters and his son.

Services were held at People Church, Vancouver, Washington.
(Source: Furnished by Willis Hollingsworth, Packwood, IA and printed in Conger Confab, December 1999, p. 14)

General Notes:
Delia Helland

AKA: Probably called, Dee

QUESTION-NAME: Was her maiden name, Helland?

4727. Raymond K. CONGER was born on 29 Apr 1945 in Keokuk Co., IA, died on 21 Oct 1998 at age 53, and was buried in Oct 1998 in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA, Van Orsdall Cemetery.

General Notes:
Raymond K. Conger

OBITUARY: Raymond Conger
Raymond Conger, 53, of Packwood, IA died on October 21, 1998. A funeral will be held at ... Prairie View United Methodist Church ... Burial will follow in the Van Orsdall Cemetery near Ollie.

The son of Woodrow and Wanda May Van Orsdall Conger, he was born in Keokuk County on April 29, 1945. He was reared in Keokuk County, attending school at Ollie and Pekin. He worked for Fairfield Aluminum Castings Co. before entering the U.S. Army as a communications technician during the Vietnam War.

He returned to Iowa in 1967. On June 29, 1968, he married Marilyn Shull at Signourney. He worked at Falco and Hormel Meat Packing in Ottumwa before accepting a position at Excel Meat Packing in Ottumwa, where he was employed until his death. He also farmed in the Keokuk County area in recent years.

Mr. Conger was a member of Walter B. Schafer Post No. 775 of Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He was preceded in death by his father and two infant sisters.

Survivors included his wife, Marilyn; two daughters, Michelle Glandon of Sigourney and Kristina Conger of Packwood; his mother, Wanda Conger of Packwood; nine brothers, Paul of Vancouver, WA, Dale of Martinsburg, IA, Robert and Larry, both of Packwood and Dean, Edward, Delbert, Jim and Ralph, all of Ollie; five sisters, Arlene Shy of Dixon, MO, Juanita Jones of Martinsburg, Carolyn Skinner of Packwood and Joyce Kopsieker and Judy Ellis, both of Ollie and two granddaughters.
(Source: unknown and undated paper - furnished to Dec 1998 Conger Confab by Willis Hollingsworth)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Raymond
Social Security #: 484-52-4424
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Apr 29, 1945
Death date: missing
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.23]

General Notes:
Kristina Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1998, Kristina Conger of Packwood, IA.

4743. Kayle Owen GIFFORD was born on 16 Aug 1916 in Alpha, Fayette Co., IA and died on 23 Sep 1982 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 66.

Kayle married Shirley Dale MONTGOMERY, daughter of William Cornelius MONTGOMERY and Marie WEISHUPPLE, on 28 Oct 1937 in La Porte, La Porte Co., IN. Shirley was born on 20 Jun 1918 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA.

6540 F i. Carole Inez GIFFORD was born on 10 Jan 1939 in Waucoma, Fayette Co., IA.

6541 M ii. Paul Alan GIFFORD was born on 28 Apr 1940 in East Chicago, Lake Co., IN.

6542 M iii. Dennis Lee GIFFORD was born on 19 May 1942 in East Chicago, Lake Co., IN.

6543 M iv. Mickey Dale GIFFORD was born on 2 Jun 1950 in East Chicago, Lake Co., IN.

General Notes:
Willis Hollingsworth

OCCUPATION: farmer

RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1998, 1382 Colombine Blvd.; Packwood, IA 52580-8550

MILITARY: 5 years in Iowa National Guard

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of Ollie Baptist Church, Ollie, IA

EDUCATION: 12 years Ollie Consolidated School, Ollie, IA

HOBBIES: Member International Edsel Club and Iowa Edsel Club since 1970.

RECOLLECTIONS:
My father, Grant Hollingsworth 1895-1966, spent his entire life in Jackson Twp., Keokuk Co., IA. He met my mother, Wilda Marie Conger, when she was visiting her uncle Sherman.

I grew up in Jackson Twp. and went to school for 12 years in Ollie, IA. When I married Dorothy May Guy in 1954 we moved to the farm where we have lived since at Packwood, Polk Twp., Jefferson Co., IA.
(Source: Written by Willis Hollingsworth, 9 Apr 1998)

RESEARCHER: Willis and Dorothy Hollingsworth were interested in family history and genealogy. They shared their inforamtion with others.

Willis married Dorothy May GUY, daughter of Daniel Adam GUY and Laura Esther RITER, on 4 Jan 1954 in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA. Dorothy was born on 31 Jan 1935 in Brighton, Washington Co., IA.

General Notes:
Dorothy May Guy

OCCUPATION: Homemaker and business operator of Dotty's Sewing Nook in Fairfield, IA

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member Ollie Baptist Church, Ollie, IA

EDUCATION: 8 years Indian Creek School; 4 years Brighton High School

+ 6544 M i. Paul Guy HOLLINGSWORTH was born on 30 Dec 1954 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA.

+ 6545 M ii. Glen Allen HOLLINGSWORTH was born on 16 Jan 1956 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA.

+ 6547 F iv. Linda Sue HOLLINGSWORTH was born on 7 Feb 1961 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA.

+ 6548 F v. Robin Jean HOLLINGSWORTH was born on 15 Oct 1970 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA.

6549 F vi. Lea Ann HOLLINGSWORTH was born on 3 Aug 1974 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA.

General Notes:
Lea Ann Hollingsworth

OCCUPATION: Travel agent

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

EDUCATION: 13 years Pekin Comm. School, Packwood, IA; 1 year Hamilton Business College.

Lea married Mark Harold CLARK, son of Robert Harold CLARK and Lola Leona BURROUGHS, on 2 Oct 1993 in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA. Mark was born on 21 Jan 1972 in Corning, Adams Co., IA.

General Notes:
Mark Harold Clark

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

OCCUPATION: Salesman Laser Mfg. Plant

EDUCATION: Indian Hills Comm. College

RESIDENCES: 402 Cedar Street; Somerset, WI 54025

+ 6550 F i. Sharman Louise GOTT was born in 1951 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA.

+ 6551 F ii. Terri Marlene GOTT was born in 1953 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA.

General Notes:
Nellie Louise Hollingsworth

RELATIONSHIP: Nellie Louise and Richard Glen Hollingsworth were twins. He lived only one day.

OCCUPATION: Customer Service Manager

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

RESIDENCES: As of May 1966, Mrs. Nellie Roach of Sioux Falls, SD
RESIDENCES: 28762 475th Avenue; Beresford, SD 57004

Nellie married Robert Lloyd ROACH, son of Arthur Orval ROACH and Elsie MONROE, on 30 Dec 1960 in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA. Robert was born on 15 Apr 1940.

General Notes:
Robert Lloyd Roach

OCCUPATION: Salesman

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

RESIDENCES: 4905 W. 49th Street; Sioux Falls, SD 57106

+ 6552 M i. Benjamin Lee ROACH was born on 26 Jan 1962 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD.

+ 6553 M ii. Richard Allen ROACH was born on 16 Mar 1964 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD.

+ 6554 F iii. Michelle Louise ROACH was born on 13 Sep 1967 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD.

6555 M iv. Michael Lloyd ROACH was born on 13 Sep 1967 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD.

General Notes:
Michael Lloyd Roach

RELATIONSHIP: Michelle Louise and Michael Lloyd Roach were twins.

OCCUPATION: Salesman

RESIDENCES: 105 S. Hamburg; Holstein, IA 51025

Michael married Jennifer Ann KINSTAD on 25 Nov 1994 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD. Jennifer was born on 9 Mar 1971 in Brookings, Brookings Co., SD.

Nellie next married Gary Martel PETTERSON, son of Alfin Martel PETTERSON and Bernice HODNE, on 22 May 1993 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD. Gary was born on 8 Jan 1946 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD.

General Notes:
Gary Martel Petterson

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1996, Beresford, SD

SPOUSE: Gary Martel Petterson was the 2nd spouse of Nellie Louise Hollingsworth.

OCCUPATION: Business owner

General Notes:
Donna Marie Conger

AKA: Called, Marie. in the obituary of her father.

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1966, Mrs. Lyle (Marie) Mahnke or Munich, Germany.

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1996, Marie (Conger) Mahnke of Fremont, NE.

General Notes:
Patsy Ann Hunnicut

NAME-CONFLICT: Surname has also been listed as, Honeycut in CFA II, p. 406.

+ 6558 F i. Judy Ann ROBLEY was born on 29 Oct 1956 in Oakland, Burt Co., NE.

General Notes:
Dorla D. Ekberg

SPOUSE: Dorla Ekberg was the 2nd spouse of Keith Glen Robley.

General Notes:
Floyd Scott Robley

DIVORCE: The marriage of Floyd and Peggy Robley ended in divorce.

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1996, Nebraska City, NE

General Notes:
Nita Lavina Conger

Problem: Was the middle name, Lavina or Lovina?

Nita married Roy Fredrick HANCE, son of John Andrew HANCE and Wilhelmina Catherine HORN, on 25 Sep 1932 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. Roy was born on 13 Sep 1895 in Haddam, Washington Co., KS, died on 12 Mar 1959 in Stockton, Rooks Co., KS at age 63, and was buried in Mar 1959 in Stockton, Rooks Co., KS.

6562 F i. Nila Mae HANCE was born on 26 Sep 1934 in Stockton, Rooks Co., KS and died on 28 Jun 1941 at age 6.

General Notes:
Nila Mae Hance

Problem: Was her first name, Nila or Nita. Maxine Leonard lists both.

+ 6563 F ii. Faye Ann HANCE was born on 17 Aug 1935 in Stockton, Rooks Co., KS.

General Notes:
Earl Ralph Eaton

SPOUSE: Earl Ralph Eaton was the 2nd husband of Nita Lavina Conger.

RESIDENCES: Route 2, Osborne, KS

4756. Martha Eva CONGER was born on 1 Oct 1910 in Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS and died on 20 Dec 1980 in Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS at age 70.

General Notes:
Martha Eva Conger

Problem: Was she Eva Martha Conger or Martha Eva Conger? CFA I, lists both. Martha Eva Conger in CFA II, p. 696 .

Martha married John Merle BYERLEY, son of James BYERLEY and Carrie Mary HILLARD, on 7 May 1933 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. John was born on 23 Jan 1899 in Goodrich, Linn Co., KS.

General Notes:
John Merle Byerley

AKA: May have been called, Merle.

RESIDENCES: 507 SE Baseline Street; Hillsboro, OR 97123

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 809

6564 M i. Larry Gail BYERLEY was born on 11 Jul 1938 in Salina, Saline Co., KS.

4757. Everett J. CONGER was born on 11 Jan 1914 in Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS and died on 28 Nov 1975 in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX at age 61.

General Notes:
Everett J. Conger

OCCUPATION: welder

RESIDENCES: 420 N. Broadway; Salina, KS 67401; Weslaco, TX

SS Death Index: Everett Conger; b. 11 Jan 1914; issued: KS; d. Nov 1975;
last place of residence: ; zipcode: ; SSN: 515-05-2458

Everett married Beulah Susan DRENNAN, daughter of Albert Ervin DRENNAN and Ellen Rebecca HERRICK, on 20 Jun 1937 in Phillipsburg, Phillips Co., KS. Beulah was born on 13 Mar 1916 in Phillipsburg, Phillips Co., KS.

+ 6565 F i. Zella Rae CONGER was born on 31 Jan 1938 in Phillipsburg, Phillips Co., KS.

+ 6566 F ii. Leila Faye CONGER was born on 13 Aug 1940 in Webster, Rooks Co., KS.

General Notes:
John Myron Conger

Problem: Was the place of birth, Woodston, Rooks Co., KS or Stockton, Rooks Co., KS? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists Stockton, Rooks Co., KS with his family group sheet data.

MILITARY: Army during WWII, serving in Pacific Islands

OCCUPATION: farmer

RESIDENCES: Woodston, KS 67675

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: United Methodist

John married Wilma Olie BLECHA, daughter of Paul BLECHA and Olie Josephine LANO, on 16 Nov 1941 in Stockton, Rooks Co., KS. Wilma was born on 26 Oct 1914 in Alton, Osborne Co., KS.

+ 6568 M i. Grant Wade CONGER was born on 20 Dec 1946 in Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS.

+ 6569 M ii. Paul Aaron CONGER was born on 18 Dec 1949 in Smith Center, Smith Co., KS.

General Notes:
Leota Frances Conger

Problem: Was she born at Woodston or Stockon in Rooks Co., KS?

Leota married Frank E. GAGER, son of Carl L. GAGER and Grace NOWLAND,. Frank was born on 30 Nov 1917 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS and died on 15 Aug 1957 in Hillsboro, Washington Co., OR at age 39.

General Notes:
Leonard Gerald Gager

DIVORCE: The marriage of Leonard and Jackie Gager ended in divorce.

Leota next married Harold T. KLEVE, son of Emil L. KLEVE and Ethel CARPENTER, on 21 Feb 1959 in Hillsboro, Washington Co., OR. Harold was born on 7 Aug 1934 in Molalla, Clackamas Co., OR.

General Notes:
Harold T. Kleve

Problem: Was the surname, Kleve (CFA I, p. 756) or Kleeve?.

SPOUSE: Harold T. Kleve was the 2nd husband of Leota Francis Conger.

4760. Irene E. CONGER was born on 7 Jan 1911 in Oswego, Labette Co., KS and died in Oct 1983 at age 72.

General Notes:
Irene E. Conger

Problem: Was her birth date 1 Jan 1911 at Oswego, Labette Co., KS or 7 Jan 1911
at Powhatten, Brown Co., KS? SSDI lists, 7 Jan 1911.

DEATH: Oct 1983
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Abel, Irene
Social Security #: 514-18-8542
Issued in: Kansas
Birth date: Jan 7, 1911
Death date: Oct 1983
Residence code: Kansas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 66757
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Neodesha, Kansas
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 66757
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Neodesha, Kansas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 5, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.2581.61]

Irene married Floyd Homer ABEL, son of Homer George ABEL and Amanda PAYNE, about 23 Oct 1928 in Oswego, Cherokee Co., KS. Floyd was born on 11 Mar 1909 in Big Springs, Deuel Co., NE.

General Notes:
Floyd Homer Abel

OCCUPATION: Machinist

Problem: Did the marriage take place on 11 Oct 1928 (CFA I, p. 809) or 23 Oct
1928?

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Floyd Homer Abel? If so, the date of death is
known.
Individual: Abel, Floyd
Social Security #: 512-09-7433
Issued in: Kansas
Birth date: Mar 11, 1909
Death date: Mar 30, 1994
ZIP Code of last known residence: 66757
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Neodesha, Kansas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 5, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.2577.96]

6574 M i. Floyd Lavon ABEL was born on 2 Sep 1929 and died on 29 Jun 1958 at age 28.

4762. Arleva Blanche EARHART was born on 27 Jun 1896 in Hillsdale, Miami Co., KS and died on 6 Feb 1956 in Holton, Jackson Co., KS at age 59.

General Notes:
Arleva Blanceh Earhart

Problem: Was the date of birth, 26 Jun 1896 or 27 jun 1896?

Arleva married Edward MILLER, son of Rob MILLER and Pearl M. CHILDS, on 10 Mar 1920 in Holton, Jackson Co., KS. Edward was born on 4 Apr 1896 in Sabetha, Nemaha Co., KS, died on 7 Aug 1962 in Wadsworth, Leavenworth Co., KS at age 66, and was buried in Aug 1962 in Holton, Jackson Co., KS.

6575 M i. Everett William MILLER was born on 5 Feb 1921 in Horton, Jackson Co., KS.

6576 F ii. Alta Mae MILLER was born on 28 Jan 1923 in Horton, Jackson Co., KS.

6577 F iii. Viola Pearl MILLER was born on 28 Mar 1925 in Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS.

6578 M iv. Robert Edward MILLER was born on 26 May 1927 in Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS.

6579 M v. Raymond Francis MILLER was born on 23 Mar 1929 in Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS and died on 14 Sep 1970 at age 41.

General Notes:
Raymond Francis Earhart

NAME-CONFLICT: Raymond Frances Earhart (CFA I, p. 732); Raymond Francis Earhart (CFA I, p. 732).

Raymond married Eunice Lavinia HAMPTON, daughter of Rollie Ernest HAMPTON and Nancy Evelyn KALE, on 28 Aug 1918 in Holton, Jackson Co., KS. Eunice was born on 21 Sep 1899 in Willis, Brown Co., KS.

General Notes:
Thelma Mae Gilliland

RECOLLECTIONS: Thelma Gilliland Houck wrote on 18 Jul 1970, "I can remember
visiting Grandfather Steven and Grandmother Martha Conger one time. We lived
at Hillsdale, Kansas at the time they lived in Missouri. I was five years old.
Mother and my brother, Virgil, and myself went by train. We arrived there late
afternoon while grandmother was getting the evening meal ready. My brother
Virgil and I helped grandfather churn butter in a barrel churn. This was great
fun as we had never seen a barrel churn. We were out under a tree churning."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 477 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Thelma married Ross Jackson HOUCK on 20 Jun 1929 in Holton, Jackson Co., KS. Ross was born on 6 Sep 1892 in Delia, Jackson Co., KS, died on 6 Jan 1969 at age 76, and was buried in Jan 1969 in Delia, Jackson Co., KS, Delia Cemetery.

Everett married Dorothy E. BIDDING on 22 Sep 1945. Dorothy was born on 15 Dec 1924.

4778. Kenneth Farrell CONGER was born on 11 Sep 1909 in Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS and died on 15 Jan 1967 in Horton, Brown Co., KS at age 57.

Kenneth married Jessie Mae HOLLIS, daughter of Fred HOLLIS and May SCHNIEDER, on 10 Jun 1937. Jessie was born on 3 May 1916 and died on 13 Nov 1971 at age 55.

+ 6603 M iii. Richard Dale CONGER was born on 5 May 1942 and died on 15 Jan 1964 in Horton, Brown Co., KS at age 21.

4781. Lloyd Leonard CONGER was born on 10 Aug 1914 in Spring Hill, Johnson/Miami Co., KS and died on 25 Jun 1989 at age 74.

General Notes:
Lloyd Leonard Conger

RESIDENCES: 704 Minnesota Street; Holton, KS 66436

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Lloyd
Social Security #: 702-14-4048
Issued in: Railroad Board
Birth date: Aug 10, 1914
Death date: Jun 25, 1989
ZIP Code of last known residence: 66436
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Holton, Kansas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 12, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54151.49]

Lloyd married Twila Ilene BEMAN on 3 Aug 1951. Twila was born on 1 Jul 1926 in Whiting, Jackson Co., KS.

6611 M i. Leonard Allen CONGER was born on 18 Aug 1957 in Holton, Jackson Co., KS.

6612 M ii. Leon Edward CONGER was born on 28 Jul 1962 in Holton, Jackson Co., KS.

6613 F iii. Hattie Mae CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1964 in Holton, Jackson Co., KS.

General Notes:
Forrest Wayne Conger

OCCUPATION: Heavy equipment opr, U.S. Air Force, ret

HOBBIES: bowling, gardening, camping, hunting, fishing

General Notes:
Jerry Mitchell

OCCUPATION: Photo retoucher

HOBBIES: bowling, sewing, gardening, antiquing

4791. Vera Bernice YOUNG was born on 16 Jan 1911 in Morgan Co., OH and died in 1979 at age 68.

Vera married Cary PARSONS. Cary was born on 22 Oct 1903 and died on 17 Sep 1969 in Mc Connelsville, Morgan Co., OH at age 65.

General Notes:
Cary Parsons

AKA: Capt. Cary Parsons in the obituary of his wife's father.

4792. Raymond Carlos YOUNG was born on 15 Apr 1922 in Mc Connelsville, Morgan Co., OH and died on 13 May 1988 in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH at age 66.

General Notes:
Raymond Carlos Young

DEATH: 13 May 1988 at the Veteran's Hospital in Chillicothe, OH

AKA: Carlos Raymond Young Apr 15-1922 in family Bible

PARENTS-RESIDENCES: Raymond Young's parents operated a small grocery store in McConnelsville, OH before 1933. Then they moved to Zanesville where they retired. They moved back to McConnelsville in 1941. Ray moved back to McConnelsville in 1938 and lived with his sister so he could play football. After he finished school in 1940 he went to Canton, OH to work.

EDUCATION: Graduated from Malta - McConnelsville, Ohio High School in 1940.

MILITARY: Served from Nov 1942 to Jan 1946; Returned to military service in Aug 1950 as a 2nd Lt. and served in Trans. Cos.; ASA; and Intelligence. Retired as a LTC in Feb 1972 at Fort Meade, MD. He served in: AL; FL; LA; TX; VA; MD from 1942-1946; VA; NC; Germany; TX; LA; Korea; VA; Vietnam; NY; VA; Italy; VA and finally MD.

EMIGRATION: Moved back to Ohio in 1974.

Raymond married Zeta Marie ANGUISH, daughter of Elbert ANGUISH and Golda Margaret LANE, on 4 Apr 1944 in Malta, Morgan Co., OH. Zeta was born on 2 Feb 1924 in Malta, Morgan Co., OH.

General Notes:
Zeta Marie Anguish

RESEARCHER: Zeta Young was interested in genealogy and shared information with Robert Guilinger. Much of her data was documented with book and page numbers from records in the Morgan County, Ohio courthouse. She also probably did much cemetery survey work.

EDUCATION: Graduated from Malta - McConnelsville, Ohio High School in 1941.

OCCUPATION: After she finished school in 1941 she was working in a jewelry store when she started dating her future husband, Ray Young.

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1999, 5475 Dillon Hills Drive; Nashport, OH 43830-9522

+ 6625 M i. Stephen Wesley YOUNG was born on 1 Oct 1945 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH.

+ 6626 F ii. Kristie Luann YOUNG was born on 3 Oct 1947 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH.

+ 6627 F iii. Mary Sue YOUNG was born on 15 Jul 1950 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH.

+ 6628 M iv. John Allen YOUNG was born on 8 Apr 1956 in Many, Sabine Parish, LA.

6629 F v. Barbara Jo YOUNG was born on 21 Nov 1959 in Fort Belvoir, Fairfax Co., VA.

Clarice married Lewis Delbert CISLER, son of John Harold CISLER and Vera A. KARCHER, on 20 May 1935 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV. Lewis was born on 16 Feb 1915 in Grandview, Washington Co., OH.

General Notes:
Thomas Burton Kinney

DIVORCE: The marriage of Thomas Burton Kinney and Janet Ruth Cisler ended in divorce.

Virginia married Dallas Sutton PICKENPAUGH, son of George PICKENPAUGH and Mary Ann RACEY, on 27 Dec 1939 in Caldwell, Noble Co., OH. Dallas was born on 31 May 1912 in Noble Twp., Noble Co., OH.

+ 6633 M i. Terry Lee PICKENPAUGH was born on 24 Jun 1940 in Caldwell, Noble Co., OH.

4808. Cary PICKENPAUGH was born on 5 Jan 1909 in Noble Co., OH, died on 1 Oct 1998 at age 89, and was buried in Oct 1998 in Caldwell, Noble Co., OH, Haskinsville Cemetery.

Cary married Helen Dallas MILLER, daughter of Earl MILLER and Emma UNKNOWN, on 29 Mar 1930 in Noble Co., OH. Helen was born on 25 Feb 1914 in Carlisle, Nicholas Co., KY.

Robert married Martha ABLE, daughter of Emmett ABLE and Doris REX, on 10 Aug 1957. Martha was born on 28 Jul 1938 in Morgan Co., OH.

David married Carol A. BROWN, daughter of Harry BROWN and Mary JOHNSON, on 26 Jun 1959. Carol was born on 15 Dec 1938 in Muskingum Co., OH.

4809. Raymond Henry HARRIS was born on 25 Jun 1914 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, died on 18 Dec 1980 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH at age 66, and was buried in Dec 1980 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, Greenwood Cemetery.

Raymond married Lena SCHROYER, daughter of William Levi SCHROYER and Annie PUGH, on 7 May 1938 in Newport, Campbell Co., KY. Lena was born on 29 Jul 1923 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH.

+ 6640 F i. Anita Marie HARRIS was born on 14 Jul 1942 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, died on 26 Feb 1995 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH at age 52, and was buried in Feb 1996 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, Memorial Park.

+ 6641 F ii. Joan Elane HARRIS was born on 16 Jan 1946 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH.

4810. Ralph William HARRIS was born on 13 Apr 1920 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH and died on 22 Dec 1984 in Muskingum Co., OH at age 64.

4812. Norman Kenneth WOOD was born on 31 Aug 1901 in East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH, died on 21 May 1982 in Lakewood, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 80, and was buried on 24 May 1982 in Westminster, Orange Co., CA, Memorial Park.

General Notes:
Norman Kenneth Wood

CEMETERY: Westminister Memorial Park, Westminister, CA

Norman married Mary Orrilla HENDERSON, daughter of Robert Allison HENDERSON and Ella May RUMBAUGH, on 8 Feb 1923 in Butler, Butler Co., PA. Mary was born on 19 Sep 1901 in Harrisville, Butler Co., PA, died on 28 Mar 1985 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 83, and was buried on 1 Apr 1985 in Westminster, Orange Co., CA, Memorial Park.

General Notes:
Mary Orrilla Henderson

NAME: Middle name from her maternal grandmother, Orrilla (McMichael) Rumbaugh.

REFERENCE: Oren V. Henderson published, "The Descendants of Robert Henderson."

+ 6643 M i. Norman Eugene WOOD was born on 14 Apr 1925 in Butler, Butler Co., PA.

+ 6644 M ii. Ronald Verne WOOD was born on 23 Feb 1930 in Butler, Butler Co., PA and died on 31 Aug 1990 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA at age 60.

6645 M iii. Robert Neil WOOD was born on 22 Jan 1932 in Butler, Butler Co., PA and died in 1998 in California at age 66.

General Notes:
Robert Neil Wood

MARRIAGE: It has been reported that he was married once.

Maurice married Mary Louise COOPER, daughter of James B. COOPER and T. JACKSON, on 27 Oct 1944. Mary was born on 2 Jan 1914 in Dooley Co., GA.

6646 M i. George Robert RIDGLEY was born on 22 Nov 1946 in East Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

6647 M ii. James RIDGLEY was born on 18 May 1948 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

6648 F iii. Deborah RIDGLEY was born on 9 Oct 1950 in Painesville, Lake Co., OH.

Paul married Margaret Pogue LEMON, daughter of George LEMON and Mabel NAYLOR, on 13 Dec 1934 in Irondale, Jefferson Co., OH. Margaret was born on 11 Oct 1906 in Smithfield, Jefferson Co., OH.

General Notes:
Margaret Pogue Lemon

NAME-CONFLICT: Was her surname, Lemon or Lemmon? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists both.

6649 F i. Mary Margaret RIDGLEY was born on 11 Jun 1937 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

6650 F ii. Janice Marilyn RIDGLEY was born on 26 Jul 1944 in Newark, Licking Co., OH.

4825. Elizabeth RIDGLEY was born on 2 Oct 1914 in Weirton, Hancock Co., WV and died on 7 Apr 1980 at age 65.

Elizabeth married Walter Gray THOMPSON, son of Charles Sloan THOMPSON and Julia ANDERSON, on 4 Oct 1947 in East Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH. Walter was born on 31 Mar 1918 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

6651 F i. Janet Lynn THOMPSON was born on 15 Sep 1944 in East Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

6653 F iii. Elizabeth Ann THOMPSON was born on 4 Oct 1950 in Painesville, Lake Co., OH.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Ann Thompson

QUESTION-BIRTH: Could the place of birth be, Paintersville, Greene Co., OH?

Charles married Thirza Maude JENKINS, daughter of Albert JENKINS and Thirza Maude TAFT, on 14 Feb 1948 in Painesville, Lake Co., OH. Thirza was born on 17 Jul 1918 in Painesville, Lake Co., OH.

6654 F i. Thirza Jane RIDGLEY was born on 8 Dec 1950 in Painesville, Lake Co., OH.

6655 F ii. Mari Jo RIDGLEY was born about 1 Sep 1954 in Painesville, Lake Co., OH.

Gladys married Robert Dewitt MORRIS, son of Courtland Dewitt MORRIS and Blanche Eldora RANKERT, on 3 Jun 1939 in East Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH. Robert was born on 20 Mar 1916 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN.

6656 F i. Constance Lyrell MORRIS was born on 21 Nov 1940 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN.

6657 M ii. Courtland Dewitt MORRIS was born on 8 Dec 1942 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN.

6658 F iii. Michelle Marie MORRIS was born on 28 Apr 1958 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN.

General Notes:
Ottice May Ridgley

RESIDENCES: Abt. 1976, Mrs. Ottice (Ridgley) Bauman of Charles City, IA.

MILITARY-OCCUPATION:
W.H. Conger was appointed postmaster [of Plymouth, IN] on July 1, 1897. This post office is at present rated third class; it was formerly second class. The chances are that before long it will be rated as a second class office again.

Mr. Conger was born in this county. For three years he was connected with the bicycle factory. Previous to that time he was farming. He is a Mason, and a member of the G.A.R. post. He enlisted on February 4, 1864, in Company I, 155th Indiana Infantry, and was mustered out in August 1865.
(Source: unknown - reprinted in Conger Confab, Vol. III, No. 3, Sep 1977)

COMMENT: Missing links are found in the most unusual ways. Wayne Hobbs Conger of 3235 N. Raceway Road, Indianapolis, IN 46234 was interested in buying a copy of THE CONGER FAMILY OF AMERICA, but he nor his father were in it. His father, Harry Elmer Conger, 1870, was born in Plymouth, Marshall [Co.] IN. Wayne did not know his grandfather's name, but he was postmaster in Plymouth for many years.

Your editor wrote to Plymouth for this information but never did get an answer Then over a year ago, Ottice Ridgley Bauman of Charles City, Iowa received a letter from her sister, Gladys Morris of Plymouth, IN. Gladys had enclosed a bulletin about the history of the county because there was a write-up and picture of W.H. Conger -- former postmaster of Plymouth. (Ottice and Gladys are granddaughters of Joseph Morris Conger, 1861, not in CFA [I]; daughters of Ottice Conger Ridgley.)
(Source: written by Maxine Leonard in Conger Confab, Vol. III, No. 3, Sep 1977

Ottice married William Enoch BAUMAN, son of William Enoch BAUMAN and Jessie Kirkland LYNCH, on 25 Apr 1947 in East Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH. William was born on 9 Apr 1923 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

General Notes:
William Enoch Bauman

OCCUPATION: Warranty manager for White Farm Equipment Co.

6659 F i. Phyllis Elaine BAUMAN was born on 6 Dec 1947 in East Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

6660 M ii. William Enoch BAUMAN was born on 23 Aug 1950 in East Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

6661 M iii. Charles Ridgley BAUMAN was born on 7 Feb 1955 in East Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

Helen married Holly Elza GAINER, son of Okey Francis GAINER and Dottie Frances COOPER, on 14 Jun 1940. Holly was born on 24 Aug 1913 in Tanner, Gilmer Co., WV and died on 20 Jun 1980 in Titusville, Brevard Co., FL at age 66.

6662 F i. Dorothy Lee GAINER was born on 19 Dec 1941 in Trace Fork, Kanawha Co., WV.

General Notes:
Unknown Unknown

SPOUSE-QUESTION: Who was the 1st spouse of Mary Ellen Gainer? CFA II, lists the 2nd spouse only.

General Notes:
William A. Adams, Jr.

SPOUSE: William A. Adams, Jr. was the 2nd spouse of Mary Ellen Gainer.

4836. Gerald Valentine CONGER was born on 28 Feb 1927 in Wadsworth, Medina Co., OH and died in Jan 1985 at age 57.

General Notes:
Gerald Valentine Conger

OCCUPATION: Machinist

MILITARY: U.S. Navy, Boatswain III

HOBBIES: reading and gardening

DIVORCE: The marriage of Gerald Conger and Joan MacDonald ended in divorce.

SS Death Index: Gerald Conger; b. 28 Feb 1927; issued: OH; d. Jan 1985;
last place of residence: Wendell, NC; zipcode: 27591; SSN: 301-18-6718

Gerald married Joan MAC_DONALD, daughter of John L. MAC_DONALD and Cora Belle BRADFORD, in Aug 1951 in Kennebunk, York Co., ME. Joan was born on 3 Sep 1933 in Newfield, York Co., ME.

General Notes:
Joan MacDonald

OCCUPATION: saleswoman

HOBBIES: oil painting, seamstress, raised Greyhounds

6665 F i. Debra Gay CONGER was born on 31 Dec 1951 in Kittery, York Co., ME.

6666 M ii. Randy Lawrence CONGER was born on 15 Dec 1953 in Wadsworth, Medina Co., OH.

6667 M iii. Thomas James CONGER was born on 13 Feb 1956 in Wadsworth, Medina Co., OH.

Gerald next married Patricia Ellen EVANS, daughter of James A. EVANS and Shirley Florence BENNETT, on 2 Sep 1970 in Durham, Durham/Orange Co., NC. Patricia was born on 24 Aug 1940 in Marine City, St. Clair Co., MI.

General Notes:
Patricia Ellen Evans

OCCUPATION: Secretary

HOBBIES: gardening, sewing, doll making

General Notes:
Jody Lee Conger

ADOPTION: Child of Patricia Ellen Evans adopted by Gerald Valentine Conger.

General Notes:
Ellen Ruth Conger

ADOPTION: Child of Patricia Ellen Evans adopted by Gerald Valentine Conger.

General Notes:
Elaine Shirley Conger

ADOPTION: Child of Patricia Ellen Evans adopted by Gerald Valentine Conger.

General Notes:
Orpha Wellman

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth take place?

6671 F i. Connie Sue CONGER was born on 28 Jun 1960 in Wadsworth, Medina Co., OH.

6672 F ii. Paula Jean CONGER was born on 4 Jul 1967 in Wadsworth, Medina Co., OH.

General Notes:
Dale Edward Lunsford

OCCUPATION: salesman

HOBBIES: woodworking and cars

Dale married Betty Jean HOSTETLER on 12 Jul 1951 in Fredericksburg, Frederick Co., VA. Betty was born on 17 Apr 1930 in Winesburg, Holmes Co., OH.

General Notes:
Betty Jean Hostetler

OCCUPATION: teacher

HOBBIES: gardening, antiques, needlework

+ 6673 F i. Brenda Kay LUNSFORD was born on 17 Jun 1952 in Mount Vernon, Knox Co., OH.

General Notes:
Gerald Dale Lunsford

AKA: Gary

EDUCATION: degree in accounting

OCCUPATION: purchasing agent

HOBBIES: interested in everything, especially photography

Gerald married Debra Jo LEE, daughter of Richard LEE and Joann ANDERSON, on 28 Jul 1974. Debra was born on 8 Jul 1954 in Jamestown, Chautauqua Co., NY.

General Notes:
John R. Sleepter

Problem: Was the date of marriage, 30 Jul 1955 (CFA II, p. 420) or 30 Jul 1956? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists both.

6675 F i. Candy Marie SLEEPER was born on 23 Jun 1956 in Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., OH.

6676 M ii. Robert Chester SLEEPER was born on 23 Jun 1957 in Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., OH.

6677 F iii. Debbie Jean SLEEPER was born on 8 Feb 1961 in Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., OH.

6678 M iv. Joseph Wayne SLEEPER was born on 25 Sep 1964 in Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., OH.

6679 M v. John Michael SLEEPER was born on 2 Sep 1972 in Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., OH.

Dean married Mary Lou TEETER. Mary was born on 4 Oct 1931 in Butler Co., OH.

4847. William Russell CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1912 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH and died on 4 Jun 1981 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX at age 68.

General Notes:
William Russell Conger

PARENTS: Lester Otto Conger and Jennie Ida Brockway

RESIDENCES: 2434 Emmett; Dallas, TX 75211

RECOLLECTIONS: Researcher, Robert Guilinger, corresponded with William Russell Conger in the late 1970's. Mr. Guilinger recalls that, he taught school and that he attended the Hartshorn Reunions in Monroe Co., OH. He asked one of his daughters to use the name, Darby, as a middle name for one of his grandchildren to keep the name in the Conger line.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger, Aug 1998)

RESEARCHER: William Russell Conger extended the Ohio research on Elias Darby Conger, 1763.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 4-g - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, W.
Social Security #: 458-48-6052
Issued in: Texas
Birth date: Jul 10, 1912
Death date: Jun 1981
Residence code: Texas
ZIP Code of last known residence: 75211
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Dallas, Texas
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 75211
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Dallas, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.61]

William married Viva Helen SHAW, daughter of Willis L. SHAW and Lottie Alice CODDING, on 26 Nov 1937 in Carrollton, Carroll Co., KY. Viva was born on 19 Jun 1912 in Medina Co., OH and died on 14 Jul 1981 at age 69.

General Notes:
Viva Helen Shaw

SS Death Index: Viva Conger; b. 19 Jun 1912; issued: TX; d. Jul 1981;
last place of residence: Dallas, TX; zipcode: 75211; SSN: 451-46-2167; Benefit
Addr: Sausalito, CA 94965

6682 F i. Nancy Carroll CONGER was born on 17 Dec 1939 in Shelby, Richland Co., OH.

General Notes:
Helen Mae Conger

PARENTS: Lester Otto Conger and Jennie Ida Brockway

Helen married Frederick Samuel GOON, son of Charles Orlo GOON and Mary Ethel CHARLES, about 23 Apr 1937 in Mifflin, Ashland Co., OH. Frederick was born on 6 Apr 1910 in Mifflin, Ashland Co., OH and died on 19 Feb 1958 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH at age 47.

General Notes:
Frederick Samuel Goon

OCCUPATION: Rubber worker

Problem: Was the date of marriage as listed in CFA II, p. 321, 23 Apr 1937, or 24 Apr 1937?

NAME-CONFLICT: Fred Samuel Goon; Frederick Samfell Goon, CFA II, p. 376

+ 6684 M i. William Donovon CONGER was born on 23 May 1940 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH and died in May 1990 at age 50.

+ 6685 F ii. Judith Anne GOON was born on 19 Feb 1942 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH.

General Notes:
Barbara Jean Conger

PARENTS: Lester Otto Conger and Jennie Ida Brockway

EDUCATION: high school graduate

HOBBIES: reading, crocheting, knitting, music, swimming, camping, loves history and her grandchildren

Barbara married Paul Frederick CORRAL, son of George Diaz CORRAL and Velma Ruth THOMAN, on 3 Aug 1948 in Greenup, Greenup Co., KY. Paul was born on 1 Jul 1927 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH.

General Notes:
Paul Frederick Corral

OCCUPATION: self-employed

MILITARY: U.S. Air Force in WWII

COMMENT: Has a very high IQ; a good speaker; good with children

HOBBIES: loves music, traveling, reading, car races

Problem: Was the marriage on 3 Aug 1948 or 3 Aug 1949?

RESIDENCES: 316 W. 4th Street; Ashland, OH 44805

6686 F i. Valerie Renee CORRAL was born on 23 Apr in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH.

6687 F ii. Vicki Lee CORRAL was born on 3 Sep 1952 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH.

6688 M iii. Timothy Paul CORRAL was born on 24 Aug 1954 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH.

6689 F iv. Jennifer Anne CORRAL was born on 20 May 1957 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH.

6690 M v. Jonathan CORRAL was born on 3 Jan 1962 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH.

General Notes:
Norman Ray Conger

PARENTS: Lester Otto Conger and Jennie Ida Brockway

EDUCATION: 1952 graduated of Ashland High School, Ashland, OH

HOBBIES: Liked sporting events

RESIDENCES: 93 Harold Drive; Ashland, OH 44805

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Attended Grace Brethren Church.

Norman married Beulah Lorraine FRYMAN, daughter of Grover Cleveland FRYMAN and Beulah Ethel MARTIN, on 11 Jul 1964. Beulah was born on 19 Feb 1938 in Sistersville, Tyler Co., WV.

General Notes:
Beulah Lorraine Fryman

AKA: Probably called, Lorraine.

EDUCATION: 1956 graduated of Ashland High School, Ashland, OH

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Attended Grace Brethren Church

HOBBIES: Knitting, crocheting, sewing, baking, learning how to quilt

OCCUPATION: Payroll clerk

General Notes:
Denzel Floyd Conger

OCCUPATION: meatcutter

MILITARY: U.S. Army

RESIDENCES: 4908 15th St. SW; Canton, OH 44710

BIRTH: 25 Dec 1926 in CFA II, p. 80

Denzel married Eileen E. ROMICK. Eileen was born on 11 Aug 1928 in Barberton, Medina Co., OH.

6692 F i. Carole Louise CONGER was born on 9 Apr 1945 in Massillon, Stark Co., OH.

6693 M ii. Denzel Floyd CONGER was born on 15 Nov 1966 in Massillon, Stark Co., OH.

Betty married Charles R. DODD, son of Charles Henry DODD and Edith May Mc_AFEE, on 23 Dec 1956 in Massillon, Stark Co., OH. Charles was born on 5 Jun 1936 in Vincent, Washington Co., OH.

General Notes:
Charles R. Dodd

MILITARY: U.S.M.C. 1954-1962

OCCUPATION: Department Manager

RESIDENCES: 2229 Aster Ave. NE; Massillon, OH

6694 F i. Teresa Sue DODD was born on 23 Jun 1957 in Massillon, Stark Co., OH and died on 28 Jun 1957.

6695 F ii. Sharon Elaine DODD was born on 18 May 1958 in Massillon, Stark Co., OH and died on 21 May 1958.

6696 M iii. Charles R. DODD Jr. was born on 9 May 1959 in Massillon, Stark Co., OH.

6697 M iv. William R. DODD was born on 6 Jul 1960 in Massillon, Stark Co., OH.

6698 M v. Robert A. DODD was born on 27 Aug 1962 in Massillon, Stark Co., OH.

6699 F vi. Brenda L. DODD was born on 24 Sep 1965 in Massillon, Stark Co., OH.

General Notes:
Gregory Eugene Conger

RESIDENCES-RESEARCHER: As of Aug 2002, lives in Parkersburg, WV and was interested in his genealogy. Did he ever share or publish any of his information?

General Notes:
Gayle Paul Conger

SEX-AKA: Probably called, Paul.

HOBBIES: Catholic

HOBBIES: Enjoyed swim sports, fishing, running

OCCUPATION: Car salesman

RESIDENCES: Rt. 1, Box 186 Northlake; Vincent, OH 45784. They lived on a wooded acre lot near Veto Lake, close to Marietta, OH.

Gayle married Mary Sue STUMP, daughter of Bennett STUMP and Mary Elizabeth GARRETT, on 20 Apr 1968. Mary was born on 24 Apr 1944 in Florida.

6701 M i. Angela Sue CONGER was born on 9 Apr 1976 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

6702 F ii. Sheryl Anne CONGER was born on 12 May 1979 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

4869. Betty Lou CONGER was born on 31 May 1925 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, died on 6 Oct 1995 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 70, and was buried in Oct 1995 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, Sunset Memory Garden.

General Notes:
Betty Lou Conger

CEMETERY: Sunset Memory Garden, Parkersburg, WV

SSN:
Individual: Eaton, Betty
Social Security #: 233-32-7371
Issued in: West Virginia
Birth date: May 31, 1925
Death date: Oct 6, 1995
ZIP Code of last known residence: 26150
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Mineral Wells, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Dec 8, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.76678.185]

Betty married David Ray EATON. David was born in 1925, died in Sep 1995 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 70, and was buried in Sep 1995 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, Sunset Memory Garden.

Mary married Bruce Weldon WINE. Bruce was born on 29 Sep 1927 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, died on 19 Feb 1994 in Melbourne, Brevard Co., FL at age 66, and was buried in Feb 1994 in Palm Bay, Brevard Co., FL.

General Notes:
Bruce Weldon Wine

BIRTH: 29 Sep 1927
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Wine, Bruce
Social Security #: 232-36-4192
Issued in: West Virginia or North Carolina
Birth date: Sep 29, 1927
Death date: Feb 19, 1994
ZIP Code of last known residence: 32905
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Palm Bay, Florida
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Dec 8, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.146749.120]

4878. Helen Juanita HART was born on 11 Aug 1926 in Wood Co., WV, died on 27 Feb 2000 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 73, and was buried in Feb 2000 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Helen married Custer R. STARCHER. Custer was born on 31 Mar 1915, died in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, and was buried in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

+ 6721 F iii. Linda UPPOLE died on 17 Apr 1997 in Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV and was buried in Apr 1997 in Deerwalk, Wood Co., WV, Middle Ridge Cemetery.

Alma married Robert WENTZEL on 22 Dec 1948. Robert was born in Wood Co., WV, died on 28 Oct 1994 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, and was buried in Oct 1994 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: Robert Michael and Larry Mitchell Wentzel were twins.

4889. Kenneth Russell CONGER was born on 1 Feb 1933 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, died on 14 Jan 2000 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 66, and was buried in Jan 2000 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

General Notes:
Kenneth Russell Conger

MILITARY: With the U.S. Army

HOBBIES: loved to travel, read history, people's culture, popular science.

RESIDENCES: 809 33rd Street; Parkersburg, WV 26101

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Southern Baptist

Kenneth married Ernestine Marie RICE, daughter of Ernest Alexander RICE and Garnet Lillian FLINN, on 21 Apr 1957 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV. Ernestine was born on 8 Aug 1935 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

General Notes:
Ernestine Marie Rice

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Southern Baptist

EDUCATION: 1954 high school graduate

OCCUPATION: Worked as a secretary in public works; computer operator

HOBBIES: Plays the organ and piano, crochets, sews, needlepoint

+ 6730 F i. Diana Lynn CONGER was born on 26 Sep 1958 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

+ 6731 M ii. Mark Allen CONGER was born on 20 May 1961 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

4892. Dale E. CONGER was born on 15 Apr 1927 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV and died on 14 Sep 1990 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 63.

General Notes:
Dale E. Conger

PARENTS: Dale E. Conger, Sr. and Anna Belle Randolph

OCCUPATION: Truck driver

DEATH: 14 Sep 1990
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Dale
Social Security #: 235-32-5594
Issued in: West Virginia
Birth date: Apr 15, 1927
Death date: Sep 14, 1990
ZIP Code of last known residence: 26105
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Vienna, West Virginia
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Dec 8, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54147.7]

Dale married Betty Jean HOPKINS, daughter of Argyl A. HOPKINS and Nellie FRANCIS, on 27 Aug 1948 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV. Betty was born on 1 Dec 1928 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

General Notes:
Betty Jean Hopkins

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of the Church of Christ

6732 F i. Carol Ann CONGER was born on 17 Jul 1955 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

General Notes:
Patricia Joan Conger

RESEARCHER: Patricia Joan Welden was interested in genealogy. Email: As of Nov
2001, pbwelden@citynet.net

Patricia married Ralph Fred WELDEN Jr., son of Ralph Fred WELDEN Sr. and Emma Belle HANEY, on 19 May 1962 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV. Ralph was born on 17 Jan 1942 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

General Notes:
Ralph Fred Welden, Jr.

Problem: Was the surname, Weldon or as listed on page 448 of CFA II, Welden?. Listed as Welden in the June 1999 issue of the Conger Confab and confirmed by a message from Patricia (Conger) Welden in August 1999.

RESIDENCES: Vienna, WV

+ 6733 M i. Todd Brian WELDEN was born on 4 Feb 1963 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

+ 6734 F ii. Mollie Lou WELDEN was born on 11 Aug 1965 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

Gary married Constance Lee COSNER, daughter of Howard E. COSNER and Ruth V. REEVER, on 14 Sep 1963 in Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA. Constance was born on 12 Sep 1941 in Washington, DC.

General Notes:
Constance Lee Cosner

OCCUPATION: Worked in a dental lab

AKA: Called, Connie

+ 6735 F i. Brenda Lee CONGER was born on 23 Jan 1967 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

+ 6736 F ii. Vickie Lee CONGER was born on 23 Jan 1967 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

General Notes:
Linda Mae Conger

OCCUPATION: Real Estate

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

Linda next married Michael Lewis BURFORD, son of Eugene BURFORD and Carolyn DEEM, in Jun 1968. Michael was born on 19 Oct 1942 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

General Notes:
Michael Lewis Burford

SPOUSE: Michael Lewis Burford was the 2nd spouse of Linda Mae Conger.

DIVORCE: The marriage of Michael Lewis Burford and Linda Mae Conger ended in divorce in Nov 1979.

Linda next married Frank Stephen FORTSON III, son of Frank Stephen FORTSON II and Doris TREADWELL, on 28 May 1988 in Atlantic Beach, Duval Co., FL. Frank was born on 24 Jun 1943 in Elberton, Elbert Co., GA.

General Notes:
Frank Stephen Fortson

MILITARY-OCCUPATION: U.S. Navy Lt. Commander, retired 1984, an engineer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

CHILDREN: Frank Stephen Fortson had two children by a relationship prior to his marriage to Linda Mae Conger. There were: John Frank and Angela Dawn Fortson.

RESIDENCES: 1805 Powder Springs Drive; Jacksonville, FL 32225

SPOUSE-DIVORCE: Frank Stephen Fortson, III, was the 3rd husband of Linda Mae Conger. The marriage ended in divorce.

General Notes:
Warren Edgar Conger

PARENTS: Warren Robert Conger and Adna Frazier

MILITARY: Retired as a Major from the USAF with almost 30 years of service.

HOBBIES: Played base fiddle, banjo, and trombone in dance bands. Had a beautiful tenor voice. Loved the outdoors and hunting and fishing. (CFA I, p. 499).

OCCUPATION: Worked at the Hill AF Base in Ogden, UT.

RESIDENCES: 1317 Browning; Salt Lake City, UT 84105

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saint

Warren married Ruth CHRISTENSEN, daughter of Hyrum Erastus CHRISTENSEN and Inger Jorgine SORENSEN, on 5 Apr 1933 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT. Ruth was born on 5 Sep 1915 in Bear River City, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
Ruth Christensen

HOBBIES: Played the piano and organ for many years at church services. Taught many phases of youth activities. Played for the Relief Society. Loved to crochet and read. (CFA I, p. 499)

RESEARCHER: Did genealogy work. Wrote the biography of Warren Robert Conger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 4-g - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saint

+ 6738 M i. Dee La_Mar CONGER was born on 18 Oct 1934 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

6739 F ii. Ruth CONGER was born on 21 Dec 1935 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT and died on 23 Dec 1935.

+ 6740 F iii. Elaine CONGER was born on 2 May 1939 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

+ 6741 F iv. Linda CONGER was born on 9 Aug 1941 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

+ 6742 F v. Kay CONGER was born on 3 Aug 1943 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
Ione Conger

COMMENT: Ione Conger was the 2nd wife of Charles Wayne Larson. She was a wonderful mother to both her families. She helped her husband with their airport records and cared for her father.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

EDUCATION: Business college

OCCUPATION: Retired secretary

HOBBIES-RESEARCHER: Barbershop singing, choir, golf, swimming, genealogy and temple work

Ione married James Thomas SUPAN, son of Thomas Anthony SUPAN and Ruth G. PIPER, on 1 Sep 1934 in Gooding, Gooding, ID. James was born on 13 Feb 1914 in Arthur, Moultrie Co., IL, died on 4 Dec 1958 in Vale, , ID at age 44, and was buried in Dec 1958 in Ontario, Baker Co., OR.

General Notes:
James Thomas Supan

COMMENT: Ruth Conger, Ione Conger Supan's sister-in-law, said that Jim Supan
was a quiet man and that he had a nice mother and sister who loved Ione and the
children very much.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 793 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DIVORCE: The marriage of James Thomas Supan and Ione Conger ended in divorce,
in 1944.

OCCUPATION: Railroad conductor

HOBBIES: Flying, hunting, photography

+ 6743 M i. James Thomas SUPAN Jr. was born on 16 May 1935 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

+ 6744 F ii. Janice Ione SUPAN was born on 25 Oct 1936 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

Ione next married Charles Wayne LARSEN, son of Hans Peter LARSEN and Alice Florence ELSEY, on 23 Jan 1947 in Maland, Oneida Co., ID. Charles was born on 16 Mar 1912 in Elwood, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
Charle Wayne Larsen

AKA: Wayne

NAME-CONFLICT: Was the surname, Larson or Larsen? Larsen in CFA II, p. 358. Larson, CFA I, p. 757.

MARRIAGE: Charles Wayne Larson was first married to Fern Christiansen Bennett.

OCCUPATION: Probably owned or operated an airport; an excellent mechanic he overhauled and serviced his own planes.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESIDENCES: Box 441; 406 North 1st West, Tremonton, UT

Problem: Did the marriage to Ione Conger take place at, Maland, Onedia, ID or at Tremonton, UT as listed in CFA II, p. 358?

+ 6745 M i. Wayne Conger LARSEN was born on 10 Jul 1952 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

+ 6746 M ii. William Conger LARSEN was born on 3 Feb 1955 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

4914. Arthur Buel CONGER was born on 31 Aug 1914 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT, died on 22 Sep 1962 in Hyrum, Cache Co., UT at age 48, and was buried in Sep 1962 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT, Riverview Cemetery.

General Notes:
Arthur Buel Conger

PARENTS: Warren Robert Conger and Adna Frazier

Birth: Batch #: H000035, Source Call #: 884081-884083
31 Aug 1914, Arthur Bule Conger, Tremonton, Box Elder, Utah

Problem: Was his middle name, Buel or Bule? The IGI lists, Bule.

DIVORCE: The marriage of Arthur Conger and Wilma Tolman ended in divorce.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

MILITARY: Served in the Navy

HOBBIES: Hunting and fishing

COMMENT: He was a hard worker and very kind to his parents.

SS Death Index: Arthur Conger; b. 31 Aug 1914; issued: UT; d. Sep 1962;
last place of residence: ; zipcode: ; SSN: 528-09-7833

Arthur married Wilma TOLMAN, daughter of Jarvis Truman TOLMAN and Beatrice Emerett LOVELAND, on 7 Apr 1934. Wilma was born on 12 Mar 1917 in Honeyville, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
Infant Conger

SEX-DEATH: This girl child died the day after birth.

Arthur next married Beth Christina WANKIER, daughter of Merrell WANKIER and Bertha Christina HANSEN, on 6 Apr 1940 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT. Beth was born on 15 Nov 1922 in Bear River City, Box Elder Co., UT and died in May 1992 at age 69.

General Notes:
Beth Christina Wankier

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESIDENCES: As a widow she lived at: 250 N. 4th West, Brigham City, UT

SS Death Index: Beth Conger; b. 15 Nov 1922; issued: UT; d. May 1992;
last place of residence: Vancouver, WA; zipcode: 98684; SSN: 529-28-1136. This
death was reported by the Health Care Finance Administration a government
agency that administers Medicare.

+ 6749 F i. Gloria CONGER was born on 29 Dec 1940 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

+ 6750 M ii. David Ralph CONGER was born on 19 Nov 1944 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

4915. Harold Sherman CONGER was born on 13 Oct 1916 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT and died on 25 Dec 1988 at age 72.

General Notes:
Harold Sherman Conger

PARENTS: Warren Robert Conger and Adna Frazier

MILITARY: Served in the U.S. Navy, retired as a high ranking officer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1977, 10320 Warner, Apt. C-8; Fountain Valley, CA 92708

SS Death Index: Harold Conger; b. 13 Oct 1916; issued: CA; d. 25 Dec 1988;
last place of residence: Lakewood, CA; zipcode: 90712; SSN: 559-20-8559

Harold married Lillian Lorrane Mc_INTOSH, daughter of Donald Ross Mc_INTOSH and Mary LICNERSKI, on 10 Jun 1939 in Tiajuana, Mexico. Lillian was born on 4 Jun 1915 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

+ 6752 M i. Terry Warren CONGER was born on 26 Mar 1941 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

+ 6753 M ii. Darrell Roy CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1943 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

4916. Orval Keith CONGER was born on 6 Nov 1918 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT and died on 24 Feb 1990 at age 71.

General Notes:
Orval Keith Conger

PARENTS: Warren Robert Conger and Adna Frazier

OCCUPATION: Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

RESIDENCES: 612 14th St.,; West Des Moines, IA 50265

Problem: Was his first name, Orval or Orvil?

COMMENT: (Helen) Maxine Crowell Leonard called on the Orval Congers in 1961,
without knowing who they were. Hazel Conger recognized Maxine as being a
neighbor from Fort Des Moines in 1952. Hazel showed Maxine a cookie jar that
Maxine had given her when selling some things in preparation for a move to
Austria. Maxine wrote, "As neighbors, I was not "Conger conscious," and I
never spoke of possible relationships." Orval Conger and (Helen) Maxine
Crowell Leonard were 4th cousins, with their common ancestor being, Elias Darby
Conger, Sr.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p, 415 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard) .

SS Death Index: Orval Conger; b. 6 Nov 1918; issued: UT; d. 24 Feb 1990;
last place of residence: ; zipcode: ; SSN: 529-10-7886

Orval married Hazel Marie CARSTENS, daughter of John CARSTENS and Lena Marie SCHRODER, on 4 Apr 1944 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Hazel was born on 18 Aug 1922 in Galt, Wright Co., IA.

+ 6754 F i. Constance Gay CONGER was born on 6 Oct 1945 in Iowa Falls, Hardin Co., IA.

6755 M ii. Rauland Keith CONGER was born on 8 Jul 1949 in Mattoon, Coles Co., IL.

Rauland married Goldie Diane SCHILLER, daughter of David SCHILLER and Florence UNKNOWN, on 15 Jun 1985 in West Des Moines, Polk/Dallas Co., IA. Goldie was born on 9 Jan 1951.

6756 M iii. John Carstens CONGER was born on 3 Aug 1953 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

John married Mary Patricia VOGEL on 4 Oct 1980 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. Mary was born on 5 Sep 1954.

4917. Lisle Murray CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1921 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT and died in 1977 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT at age 56.

General Notes:
Lisle Murray Conger

PARENTS: Warren Robert Conger and Adna Frazier

SEX: Male

Birth: Batch #: T903060, Source Call #: 1233577
Birth: Batch #: T903050, Source Call #: 1233576
17 Jan 1921, Lisle Murry Conger, Tremonton, Box Elder, Utah

Problem: Was the middle name, Murray or Murry? The IGI lists, Murry.

RESIDENCES: 19516 3rd N.W., Seattle, WA

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Lisle Murray Conger? If so there is a
conflict on both the date of birth and death.
Individual: Conger, Lisle
Social Security #: 536-26-4291
Issued in: Washington
Birth date: Oct 17, 1921
Death date: Nov 1976
Residence code: Washington
ZIP Code of last known residence: 98121
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Seattle, Washington
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 12, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54151.44]

Lisle married Donna Mae MOORE, daughter of John Wesley MOORE and Mabel Ruth BUNDY, on 23 Sep 1943 in Miami, Dade Co., FL. Donna was born on 5 Jun 1922 in Seattle, King Co., WA and died in Mar 1985 at age 62.

General Notes:
Donna Mae Moore

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Donna
Social Security #: 537-14-5101
Issued in: Washington
Birth date: Jun 5, 1922
Death date: Mar 1985
Residence code: Washington
ZIP Code of last known residence: 98155
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Seattle, Washington
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 12, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54147.59]

6757 F i. Linda Rae CONGER was born on 18 Dec 1944 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

6758 M ii. Randy Lee CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1953 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

General Notes:
Ara Conger

PARENTS: Warren Robert Conger and Adna Frazier

HOBBIES-RESEARCHER: Loved music and often sang with sisters Ione and Merle; interested in genealogy; hunted and fished with her husband

Ara married Roger Soren NIELSON, son of Ernest Eskel Joseph NIELSON and Minerva Malinda ROBERTSON, on 12 Jan 1942 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Roger was born on 27 Oct 1917 in Fountain Green, Sanpete Co., UT and died on 7 Dec 1983 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT at age 66.

General Notes:
Roger Soren Nielson

RESIDENCES: Hanford St.; Garland, UT 84312

MILITARY: 5 years with ? in WWII, Pacific Theatre action, stationed in Hawaii, battles in the Mariana's, Siapan, Tinian Islands.

OCCUPATION: Sheep and cattle farmer; retired from the Civil Defense Dept.

COMMENT: Wonderful husband and father, patient and a friend to all

+ 6760 M i. Roger Ernest NIELSON was born on 9 May 1946 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

+ 6761 F ii. Anita NIELSON was born on 26 May 1948 in Brigham, Box Elder Co., UT.

+ 6762 M iii. Warren Arthur NIELSON was born on 6 Mar 1950 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

+ 6763 M iv. Don Rees NIELSON was born on 4 Nov 1953 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

+ 6764 M v. David Gene NIELSON was born on 12 May 1956 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

+ 6765 F vi. Marlaine NIELSON was born on 30 Mar 1958 in Brigham, Box Elder Co., UT.

Merle married Darrell Ault LOVELAND, son of Duett Faulkner LOVELAND and Emma Matilda AULT, on 14 Mar 1944. Darrell was born on 4 May 1923 in Deweyville, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
Darrell Allen Stenquist

QUESTION: Was Darrell Allen (Loveland) Stenquist adopted by his mother's 2nd husband?

MARRIAGE: Darrell might have been married on 28 Nov in an unknown year. CFA I, p. 760 lists the year as 1946 which is an error.

Merle next married Marvin Leander STENQUIST, son of Erick August STENQUIST and Marie Elizabeth SEDALL, on 11 Jun 1947 in Logan, Cache Co., UT. Marvin was born on 24 Apr 1918 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
Marvin Leander Stenquist

SPOUSE: Marvin Leander Stenquist was the 2nd husband of Merle Conger.

6767 M i. Ronald Marvin STENQUIST was born on 6 Apr 1948 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

6768 M ii. Kendall Roy STENQUIST was born on 24 Oct 1949 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

4920. Leo Robert CONGER was born on 2 Apr 1930 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT and died on 11 May 1985 in Edmonds, Snohomish Co., WA at age 55.

General Notes:
Leo Robert Conger

PARENTS: Warren Robert Conger and Adna Frazier

Birth: Batch #: H002179, Source Call #:
2 Apr 1930, Leo Robert Conger, Tremonton, Box Elder, Utah

RELATIONSHIP: Leo Robert and Leon Herbert Conger were twins

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESIDENCES: 7819-240 S.W., Edmonds, WA 98020

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Leo
Social Security #: 528-38-1845
Issued in: Utah
Birth date: Apr 2, 1930
Death date: May 1985
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 98020
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Edmonds, Washington
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 12, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54151.8]

Leo married Leah Fern STENQUIST, daughter of John Einer STENQUIST and Marjorie CORNWALL, on 12 May 1949 in Logan, Cache Co., UT. Leah was born on 7 Nov 1930 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

+ 6770 M i. Robert Leo CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1956 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

+ 6771 F ii. Kristine CONGER was born on 26 Feb 1959 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

+ 6772 F iii. Kathleen CONGER was born on 26 Feb 1959 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

General Notes:
Leon Herbert Conger

PARENTS: Warren Robert Conger and Adna Frazier

RELATIONSHIP: Leo Robert and Leon Herbert Conger were twins

NAME-CONFLICT: It is possible that his middle name was Hubert. Both were listed in CFA
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: 7819-240th South West; Edmonds, WA

Leon married Theora Charlene HOSKINS, daughter of Theodore HOSKINS and Ora KNUDSON, on 20 Apr 1949. Theora was born on 1 Jun 1932 in Malad, Oneida Co., ID.

6773 M i. Gary Leon CONGER was born on 9 Apr 1950 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

6774 F ii. Karleen CONGER was born on 9 Jan 1953 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

6775 M iii. Theodore Leonard CONGER was born on 14 Jul 1956 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

6776 F iv. Karen Marie CONGER was born on 2 Jun 1958 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

4922. Lola Irene CONGER was born on 7 Apr 1913 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT and died on 28 Sep 1989 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM at age 76.

General Notes:
Lola Irene Conger

Birth: Batch #: 1760748, Source Call #:
7 Apr 1913, Lolo Irene Conger, Tremonton, Box Elder, UT

Problem: Was her first name, Lola or Lolo? Lolo Irene Conger Simmons, listed, in CFA II, p. 706.

6777 F i. Jacqualine Ann SIMMONS was born on 5 Jul 1937 in Carlsbad, Eddy Co., NM and died on 5 Jul 1937 in Carlsbad, Eddy Co., NM.

4923. Leo Arnold CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1914 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT and died on 1 Mar 1989 in Canyon Lake, Comal Co., TX at age 74.

General Notes:
Leo Arnold Conger

Birth: Batch #: 1760748, Source Call #:
19 Mar 1914, Leo Arnold Conger, Tremonton, Box Elder, Utah

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

RESIDENCES: 310 Langford Place; San Antonio, TX 78821

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Leo
Social Security #: 456-10-3309
Issued in: Texas
Birth date: Mar 19, 1914
Death date: Mar 1, 1989
ZIP Code of last known residence: 78130
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
New Braunfels, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 12, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54151.6]

Leo married Frances Adell ROGERS, daughter of Jess W. ROGERS and Elizabeth WISDOM, on 26 Jul 1944. Frances was born on 7 Dec 1921 in Ladonia, Fannin Co., TX and died on 7 Dec 1996 at age 75.

General Notes:
Frances Adell Rogers

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Frances
Social Security #: 466-16-5176
Issued in: Texas
Birth date: Dec 7, 1921
Death date: Dec 7, 1996
ZIP Code of last known residence: 78133
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
New Braunfels, Texas
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 78133
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
New Braunfels, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 12, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54148.109]

+ 6778 F i. Delores Ann CONGER was born on 17 Jul 1944 in Harlingen, Cameron Co., TX.

6779 F ii. Eilleene Frances CONGER was born on 13 Nov 1945 in Fort Stockton, Pecos Co., TX.

+ 6780 F iii. Margaret Lee CONGER was born on 21 Nov 1947 in Fort Stockton, Pecos Co., TX.

+ 6781 M iv. Leo Arnold CONGER Jr. was born on 8 Oct 1949 in Fort Stockton, Pecos Co., TX.

+ 6782 F v. Deborah Jean CONGER was born on 16 Feb 1959 in Fort Stockton, Pecos Co., TX.

General Notes:
James Leslie Conger

Birth: Batch #: 1760748, Source Call #:
25 Jan 1916, James Leslie Conger, Tremonton, Box Elder, Utah

DIVORCE: The marriage of James Leslie Conger and Bernideen Wilson ended in divorce.

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for James Leslie Conger?
Individual: Conger, James
Social Security #: 456-10-3295
Issued in: Texas
Birth date: Jan 25, 1916
Death date: Nov 1979
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 95630
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Folsom, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.16]

General Notes:
James Leslie Conger

HONORS-EDUCATION: James Leslie Conger, Jr. won a $6,000 scholarship and attended the University of Utah at Salt Lake City, UT.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 259 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

4927. Ray Leon CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1920 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT and died on 24 Jul 1995 at age 74.

General Notes:
Ray Leon Conger

OCCUPATION: retired government employee; guard at Thikol Chemical Co.; carpenter; gardener

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESIDENCES: 430 South 5th West; Brigham City, UT 84302

SS Death Index: Ray Conger; b. 12 Dec 1920; issued: UT; d. 24 Jul 1995;
last place of residence: Brigham City, UT; zipcode: 84302; SSN: 529-10-7764

Ray married Edith ABEL, daughter of Thomas Ammon ABEL and Frances BROOK, on 30 Aug 1939 in Elwood, Box Elder Co., UT. Edith was born on 26 Feb 1923 in American Fork, Utah Co., UT.

General Notes:
Edith Abel

OCCUPATION: sales clerk; government employee

PUBLIC_SERVICE: cooks at a Senior Citizen Center

HOBBIES: crochets; does handicrafts

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

6786 M i. David Ray CONGER was born on 10 Nov 1941 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT and died on 18 Aug 1995 at age 53.

General Notes:
David Ray Conger

SS Death Index: David Conger; b. 10 Nov 1941; issued: UT; d. 18 Aug 1995;
last place of residence: Ogden, UT; zipcode: 84404; SSN: 529-52-7811

+ 6787 M ii. Leon Reed CONGER was born on 21 Aug 1943 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

6788 F iii. Ann CONGER was born on 17 May 1946 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
Charles Claunch

DIVORCE: The marriage of Charles and Ann Claunch ended in divorce.

6789 M iv. Gary Lynn CONGER was born on 24 Aug 1948 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
Gary Lynn Conger

DIVORCE: The marriage of Gary and Lonnie Conger ended in divorce.

+ 6790 M v. Thomas Dale CONGER was born on 25 Feb 1950 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

+ 6791 M vi. Sherman R. CONGER was born on 24 Feb 1954 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

6792 F vii. Gail CONGER was born on 21 Apr 1955 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
Wayne Phelps

DIVORCE: The marriage of Wayne and Gail Phelps ended in divorce.

General Notes:
Steven Done

DIVORCE: The marriage of Steven and Jean Done ended in divorce.

4928. Harry William CONGER was born on 18 Dec 1921 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT and died on 28 Jan 1996 at age 74.

General Notes:
Harry William Conger

OCCUPATION: carpenter

DIVORCE: Harry and Nadine Conger were divorced.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

SS Death Index: Harry Conger; b. 18 Dec 1921; issued: AZ; d. 28 Jan 1996;
last place of residence: Ogden, UT; zipcode: 84403; SSN: 526-22-9184

Harry married Nadine NORTH, daughter of Joseph Henry NORTH and Hazel PULSIPHER, on 16 Apr 1946 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT. Nadine was born on 12 Mar 1926 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
Nadine North

OCCUPATION: waitress

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

+ 6794 M i. Kenneth William CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1947 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

+ 6795 M ii. Dennis Lee CONGER was born on 28 Jan 1948 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

4929. Jay S. CONGER was born on 1 Nov 1923 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT and died in Aug 1984 at age 60.

General Notes:
Jay S. Conger

OCCUPATION: superintendent

HOBBIES: painting, carving, training horses

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESIDENCES: 8721 Hopkins Drive; Denver, CO 80229

NAME-CONFLICT: Jay J. Conger, CFA I, p. 265

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Jay
Social Security #: 526-22-9179
Issued in: Arizona
Birth date: Nov 1, 1923
Death date: Aug 1984
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 84120
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Salt Lake City, Utah
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.41]

Jay married Florence R. PETERSEN, daughter of J. Ryman PETERSEN and Rosetta STOKES, on 27 Aug 1945 in Reno, Washoe Co., NV. Florence was born on 9 Jul 1923 in Penrose, Box Elder Co., UT.

6798 M i. Allen Wayne CONGER was born on 3 Jul 1946 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

6799 M ii. Ronald Jay CONGER was born on 30 Jul 1948 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

6800 M iii. Craig Lee CONGER was born on 30 Nov 1949 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

+ 6801 M iv. Joel Scott CONGER was born on 15 Mar 1953 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

General Notes:
Flo Jeanne Conger

PARENTS: Sherman Rodney Conger and Anna Gertrude Crozier

Flo married Ephraim CROSSLEY, son of William Henry CROSSLEY and Eva Arnell UNKNOWN, on 28 Dec 1945 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT. Ephraim was born on 17 Mar 1917 in Saint Charles, Bear Lake Co., ID, died on 7 Feb 2002 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT at age 84, and was buried on 9 Feb 2002 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT, Brigham City Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ephraim Crossley

OBITUARY: EPHRIAM CROSSLEY - Box Elder News Journal, February 13, 2002
BRIGHAM CITY, [UT] Ephriam Crossley, 84 passed away Thursday, February 07, 2002
at the Brigham Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born March 17, 1917 in St. Charles, Idaho to William Henry and Eva
Arnell Crossley.

He married Flo Jeanne Conger December 28, 1945 in Brigham City, Utah.

Ephriam served in the Navy in WWII.

He was a member of Brigham City 1st Ward.

Ephriam loved to bowl, golf, play pinochle and have coffee with his buddies.

He is a member and a past president of the Eagles.

Surviving are his wife, Flo; children, Larry Crossley, Brigham City; Sheryl &
Andrew Ramsay, Salt Lake City; Karen & John Stevenson, Brigham City; six
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sisters, Maurita Crossley, Provo;
and Alda Slaughter, Salt Lake City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 9, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Brigham
City 1st Ward Chapel, 236 East 100 South.

Friends may call Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100
East, Brigham City and on Saturday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the Church.

Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Military Honors will be by Brigham City Post #1695 Honor Guard.
(Source: Internet website - furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

4932. Daryl Reid CONGER was born on 6 May 1931 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT, died on 10 Jan 2011 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT at age 79, and was buried on 17 Jan 2011 in South Ogden, Weber Co., UT, Lindquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch.

General Notes:
Daryl Reid Conger

OCCUPATION: Chief of Police

RESIDENCES: 1960 N. 400 W; Sunset, UT 84015

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

OBITUARY: Daryl Reid Conger
Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Daryl Reid Conger, passed away Monday, January 10, 2011, surrounded by his loving wife and family. [Probably at Ogden, UT which was listed as his hometown in the online obituary. REH]]

Daryl was born in Tremonton, Utah, [6 May 1931] the son of Anna Crozier and Sherman Conger.

He served with the U.S. Army for two years in the Korean War and four years in the Reserves.

Daryl accomplished his dream for 22 years of being a law officer and becoming Chief of Police, and serving as a firefighter. He enjoyed working in animal control. He worked as an airplane mechanic and supervisor at Hill Air Force Base, then worked as a security officer at Iomega and I.R.S.

Daryl enjoyed horses, hunting, fishing, boating, camping and shooting guns. He especially enjoyed retirement and traveling with his wife and six outlaws.

He is survived by his wife, JoAnne, his children, Blake (Linda), Steve (Leann), Ron (Traci) Conger, Dusti (Shane) Turner, Brian (Lori), Jeff (Monique), Caralee Hartley, Analynn (Josh) Jenkins, 41 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and his sisters Flo Crossley, Clara (Robbie) Roberts, and Gay Carling.

He was welcomed home by his parents, a son Mark Conger, a granddaughter Melissa Conger brothers Harry, Jay, Ray Conger, sister Gertrude Secrist, and father-in-law Wallace Nunley.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 17, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd.

Family will meet friends at the mortuary on Monday from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.

Interment, Lindquist’s Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, South Ogden, where Military Honors will be accorded.

Email condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com
(Source: Internet obituary)

Daryl next married Theola June COTTLE, daughter of William Dewey COTTLE and Hilda May BRADSHAW, on 17 Jul 1943 in Brigham, Box Elder Co., UT. Theola was born on 15 May 1932 in Stone, Oneida Co., ID.

General Notes:
Theola Jen Cottle

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

OCCUPATION: Avon representative

+ 6805 M i. Daryl Blake CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1956 in Brigham, Box Elder Co., UT.

6806 M ii. Steven Reid CONGER was born on 12 Nov 1957 in Brigham, Box Elder Co., UT.

6807 M iii. Mark William CONGER was born on 19 May 1960 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT and died before 10 Jan 2011.

6808 M iv. Ronald Sherm CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1962 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

General Notes:
Edna Gay Conger

OCCUPATION: Part time Deputy Court Clerk; secretary

HOBBIES: sewing

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

Edna married Francis Walker CARLING, son of Isaac Warren CARLING and Elva Elizabeth WALKER, on 20 May 1955 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT. Francis was born on 4 Mar 1928 in Short Creek, Mohave Co., AZ.

General Notes:
Francis Walker Carling

OCCUPATION: Accountant

HOBBIES: Woodworking and horses

RESIDENCES: 263 No. Lakeview Dr.; Clearfield, UT 84015

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

6809 F i. Vickie Lynn CARLING was born on 23 Apr 1956 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

6810 F ii. Debbie Ann CARLING was born on 6 Mar 1958 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

6811 F iii. Tammie Gay CARLING was born on 12 Oct 1960 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

6812 F iv. Francine CARLING was born on 24 Apr 1965 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

Carol married Bruno Mc_ERQUIAGA, son of Beuno Mc_ERQUIAGA and Candida YDASUSTA,. Bruno was born on 11 May 1911 in Winnemucca, Humboldt Co., NV.

General Notes:
Bruno McErquiaga

NAME-CONFLICT: Bruno McCequiaga, CFA; Bruno McErquiaga and McErquia, CFA II, p. 370

QUESTION: What was the surname of this person?

OCCUPATION: Rancher

6813 M i. Alfonso B. Mc_ERQUIAGA was born on 19 Apr 1942 in Winnemucca, Humboldt Co., NV and died on 19 Apr 1976 at age 34.

6814 F ii. Beverly M. Mc_ERQUIAGA was born on 2 Jun 1944 in Winnemucca, Humboldt Co., NV.

6815 F iii. Rita Rae Mc_ERQUIAGA was born on 22 Jul 1947 in Winnemucca, Humboldt Co., NV.

6816 F iv. Catherine Mc_ERQUIAGA was born on 20 Jun 1954 in Winnemucca, Humboldt Co., NV.

General Notes:
Robert Enos Conger

MILITARY: U.S. Army Sgt, discharged 10 Feb 1947

OCCUPATION: truck driver

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESIDENCES: 360 S. 650 E.; Orem, UT 84057

Robert married Arlene ANDERSON, daughter of Ralph Peter ANDERSON and Effie BEANCH, on 14 Jun 1946 in Price, Carbon Co., UT. Arlene was born on 20 Apr 1928 in Price, Carbon Co., UT.

General Notes:
Arlene Anderson

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

OCCUPATION: seamstress

HOBBIES: singing, knitting, crocheting

+ 6817 M i. Robert Kay CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1947 in Price, Carbon Co., UT.

+ 6818 F ii. Verlene CONGER was born on 2 Dec 1949 in Price, Carbon Co., UT.

+ 6819 F iii. Ruth Ann CONGER was born on 19 Nov 1953 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

6820 M iv. Raymond R. CONGER was born on 28 Aug 1956 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

6821 F v. Suzanne CONGER was born on 20 Jul 1957 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

6822 F vi. Christine CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1959 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

6823 F vii. Darlene CONGER was born on 12 Mar 1965 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

General Notes:
Gary Ray Conger

MILITARY: U.S.A.F. Security Service 3 years

EDUCATION: Utah State University; all star track; all state basketball; AAU State Boxing Champ

HOBBIES: Hunting, fishing

OCCUPATION: Planning engineer

DIVORCE: The marriage of Gary Ray Conger and Sharon Theurer ended in divorce.

RESIDENCES: 235 N. 3rd W.; Tremonton, UT

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

Gary married Sharon THEURER, daughter of Grant THEURER and Sadie STOKES, on 27 Nov 1944. Sharon was born on 21 May 1935 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

6824 M i. Curtis R. CONGER was born on 11 May 1956 in Biloxi, Harrison Co., MS.

6825 F ii. Cristie Jo CONGER was born on 7 Dec 1958 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

General Notes:
Warren Eugene Conger

PARENTS: Carl J. Conger and Mary Luella Baker

RESIDENCES: RFD Box 120; Packwood, IA 52500

RESIDENCES: As of Jan 1998, 406 Heatherwood Cir.; Fairfield, IA 52556-3887

Warren married Frances Lee KENYON, daughter of Lewis KENYON and Effie SHY, on 31 Mar 1936. Frances was born on 10 Nov.

+ 6826 F i. Dianne Kay CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1948 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA.

+ 6827 F ii. Mary Kathryn CONGER was born on 15 May 1952 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA.

+ 6828 F iii. Janet Lee CONGER was born on 4 Mar 1955 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA, died in Dec 2000 in Jefferson Co., IA at age 45, and was buried on 10 Dec 2000 in Richland, Keokuk Co., IA, Richland Friends.

4962. Margaret Lucille CONGER was born on 16 Apr 1926 in Hedrick, Keokuk Co., IA and died on 14 Jan 1998 in Martinsburg, Keokuk Co., IA at age 71.

General Notes:
Margaret Lucille Conger

Problem: Was she born in Hedrick, IA as listed in her obituary or in Wapello Co., IA as listed in CFA II, p. 443?

OBITUARY: Margaret Dickey, 71, of Martinsburg, [IA] died Wednesday, 14 Jan 1998 at her home.

Mrs. Dickey was born 16 Aug 1926 in Hedrick, IA, the daughter of Carl and Mary Baker Conger. She married Warren Dickey on 24 Aug 1962. He died 21 Sep 1994.

She graduated from Packwood High School in 1943 and attended AIB in Des Moines, [IA]. She worked for the Soil Conservation Service in Fairfield, [IA] for 20 years, retiring in 1976.

She was a member of AIB Alumni Association, TTT, Jully Jane Club, Sew and So Club and Neighborhood Coffee Club, all of Packwood, [IA]. She had been affiliated with the Methodist church and had served as Sunday school teacher in Packwood and Martinsburg United Methodist churches.

Survivors include a son, Bruce Tuley of Hedrick, two stepsons, Craig and Lyle Dickey, both of Oskaloosa; two daughters, Sandra and Linda Tuley of Louisville, KY; 12 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter, her father of Fairfield, a brother, Warren of Fairfield, and two sisters, Carolyn Ellis of Packwood and Marilyn Shaw of Florissant, MO. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her mother.
(Source: Conger Confab, March 1998, p. 10 - furnished to newsletter by Willis Hollingsworth)

QUESTION: Who was the first husband of Margaret Lucille Conger?

+ 6829 F i. Sandra Faye TULEY was born on 10 Jan 1948 in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA.

General Notes:
Tom Nichols

NAME-CONFLICT: Tom Nichol; Tom Nichols, CFA II, p. 443

Margaret next married Warren DICKEY about 24 Aug 1962. Warren was born on 18 Mar and died on 21 Sep 1994.

General Notes:
Warren Dickey

SPOUSE: Warren Dickey was the 2nd spouse of Margaret Lucille Conger.

Problem: Was the date of marriage to Margaret Lucille Conger, 24 Aug 1962 or as listed in CFA II, p. 443, 26 Aug 1962?

General Notes:
Carolyn Jean Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Carolyn Jean and Marilyn Joan Conger were twins.

RESIDENCES: As of Jan 1998, Carolyn Ellis of Packwood, IA

General Notes: RESIDENCES: As of April 1998, P.O. Box 867; Packwood, IA 52580-0867

6832 M i. Ronald Wayne ELLIS was born on 27 Sep 1951 in Wapello Co., IA and died on 27 Sep 1951 in Wapello Co., IA.

General Notes:
Marilyn Joan Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Carolyn Jean and Marilyn Joan Conger were twins.

RESIDENCES: As of Jan 1998, Marilyn J. Shaw; 2111 Friendship, Ct.; Florissant, MO 63031-5558.

General Notes:
Betty J. Unknown

RESEARCHER: This person, Betty J. Sayre, 935 4th St.; New Martinsville, WV 26155 was interested in the genealogy of the Conger/Whiteman family and shared information with Joyce Posey.

General Notes:
Charles Elwood Drum

RESIDENCES: 12 Deerfield Drive; Harrison City, PA 15636

Problem: Was his first name, Charles or Cecil?

6840 M i. Marc Elwood DRUM was born on 19 Jan 1970 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.

General Notes:
Raymond Elwood Drum

CHILDREN: According to Betty Cronin the Raymond Elwood Drum family was 4 boys and 1 girl.

DEATH: 15 Oct 1987
(Source: SSDI)

SSN:
Individual: Drum, Raymond
Social Security #: 286-03-8315
Issued in: Ohio
Birth date: Apr 27, 1908
Death date: Oct 15, 1987
ZIP Code of last known residence: 43793
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Woodsfield, Ohio
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jun 12, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.73873.78]

Raymond married Annie Laurie YOCKEY on 11 Nov 1933. Annie was born on 5 Aug 1906 and died about 22 Oct 1987 about age 81.

General Notes:
Annie Laurie Yockey

DEATH-CONFLICT: The death is listed as, Jul 1982 in the SSDI.

SSN:
Individual: Drum, Annie
Social Security #: 285-44-2520
Issued in: Ohio
Birth date: Aug 5, 1906
Death date: Jul 1982
Residence code: Ohio
ZIP Code of last known residence: 43793
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Woodsfield, Ohio
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jun 12, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.73868.141]

General Notes:
Thomas Welda Keylor

SSN:
Individual: Keylor, Thomas
Social Security #: 271-14-6389
Issued in: Ohio
Birth date: May 21, 1918
Death date: Feb 1983
Residence code: Ohio
ZIP Code of last known residence: 43793
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Woodsfield, Ohio
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 43793
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Woodsfield, Ohio
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jun 12, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.145548.24]

General Notes:
Doris Marguerite Truax

SPOUSE: Doris Margueritte Truax was the 2nd spouse of Thomas Welda Keylor.

Geraldine married Kenneth Dan HENTHORN, son of Daniel Stilwell HENTHORN and Florence Elva KENNEY, on 8 Feb 1947 in Monroe Co., OH. Kenneth was born on 18 Jul 1926 in Tyler Co., WV.

General Notes:
Kenneth Dan Henthorn

RESIDENCES: He made his residence in Levan, Utah. As of Jul 1994, he lived in Vernal, UT.

Problem: Was the middle name, Dan or Don?

MARRIAGE: Kenneth Don Henthorn (20) and Geraldine Rose Keylor (17) were married on 8 Feb 1947 at Monroe Co., OH. Kenneth from Monroe Co., s/o Don Henthorn and Alva Kinney; Geraldine from Monroe Co., d/o Fred Keylor and Clara Drum.
(Furnished by Ray Alfred Stewart)

Geraldine next married Duane Leroy MORTON on 13 Mar 1954. Duane was born on 28 Apr 1928 and died on 22 Sep 1961 at age 33.

General Notes:
Duane Leroy Morton

SPOUSE: Duane Leroy Morton was the 2nd spouse of Geraldine Rose Keylor.

Lloyd married Margaret Elizabeth STARKEY, daughter of Homer Leslie STARKEY and Ella Catherine CLEGG,. Margaret was born on 10 Oct 1917 in Toronto, Jefferson Co., OH.

5005. Elbert Durwood CONGER was born on 11 Apr 1923 in Rogers, Columbiana Co., OH, died on 12 Feb 1968 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA at age 44, and was buried in Feb 1968 in Rogers, Columbiana Co., OH, Clarkson Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elbert Durwood Conger

OCCUPATION: Self-employeed signmaker. Owned and operated the Conger Sign Co., in Donora, PA with his brother, Donald LeRoy 1935, until his death in 1968.

MILITARY: WWII 8th U.S. Air Force

Elbert married Willa Flo SMITH, daughter of Thomas Allen SMITH and Kizzie Maedell GARRETT, on 5 Apr 1947 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY. Willa was born on 31 May 1921 in Boom, Pickett Co., TN, died on 21 Jun 1953 in Boom, Pickett Co., TN at age 32, and was buried in Jun 1953 in Boom, Pickett Co., TN, Smith Cemetery.

+ 6864 M i. John Steven CONGER was born on 4 May 1947 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.

5010. Lillian Rose CONGER was born on 7 May 1922 in Lockhart, Jackson Co., WV and died before Jan 2000.

General Notes:
Eugene O. Moore

DIVORCE: The marriage of Eugene O. Moore and Lillian Rose Conger ended in divorce.

General Notes:
Bonnie Moore

NAME-CONFLICT-RESIDENCES: As of Jan 2000, Bonnye (Moore) Sholmire of Charlotte, NC in the obituary of Darrel F. Conger.

Yvonne married Richard Larraine BISS, son of Abner Allen BISS and Bernice May RAMSEY, on 20 Sep 1936 in Reno, Washoe Co., NV. Richard was born on 16 Dec 1906 in Oshkosh, Garden Co., NE.

+ 6867 F i. Jacqualine Gail BISS was born on 20 Oct 1937 in Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR.

6868 M ii. Lindsay Dean BISS was born on 7 Mar 1942 in Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR.

General Notes:
Arthur Lee Conger

MILITARY: Retired with 22 years of service in the U.S. Navy

OCCUPATION: Business manager

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Church song leader and choir director

EDUCATION: AA Degree

HOBBIES: softball, fishing

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Exec Comm Lasser Co Counsel on Aging

RESIDENCES: 697-540 Gold Run Road; Susanville, CA 96130

Arthur married Carol Jean KELLY, daughter of Charles Wilbur KELLY and Muriel MAYBERRY, on 13 Nov 1956 in Seattle, King Co., WA. Carol was born on 23 Sep 1938 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR.

General Notes:
Carol Jean Kelly

OCCUPATION: Homemaker

HOBBIES: photography, arts and crafts, gardening

EDUCATION: AA Degree

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Teaches SS, choir, Baptist

+ 6869 F i. Pamala Sue CONGER was born on 9 Oct 1960 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA.

5016. John Robert CONGER was born on 2 Nov 1935 in Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR and died in Apr 1983 at age 47.

General Notes:
John Robert Conger

ADOPTION: Adopted at the age of 15.

DEATH: John Robert Conger committed suicide at a cabin at Takima's Hope Mountain mining area over a mining dispute.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 143 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, John
Social Security #: 533-32-5065
Issued in: Washington
Birth date: Nov 2, 1935
Death date: Feb 1983
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.107]

General Notes:
Russell Elmer Conger

OCCUPATION: Carpenter

RESIDENCES: Probably the R.E. Conger who lived at 2139 Hubbard Lane; Grants Pass, OR.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 452 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Russell married Lotus Ann CROREY, daughter of Oliver M. CROREY and Mary Edna GREEN, on 12 May 1953 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR. Lotus was born on 20 Mar 1936 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI.

6872 F i. Diana Louise CONGER was born on 28 Jan 1956 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR.

6873 F ii. Linda Marlene CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1957 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR.

6874 M iii. Larry Dean CONGER was born on 1 Sep 1958 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR.

6875 M iv. Robert Alan CONGER was born on 16 Sep 1960 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR.

6876 M v. Steven Michael CONGER was born on 14 Apr 1962 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR.

6877 F vi. Susan Rene' CONGER was born on 30 Nov 1968 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR.

5020. Ralph Carleton DUDLEY was born on 25 Aug 1918 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 17 Mar 1987 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 68.

General Notes:
Ralph Carleton Dudley

RESIDENCES: Rt. 3; Centerville, IA 52544

MILITARY: Served in Europe during WWII

ORGANIZATIONS: Member of American Legion

OCCUPATION: Farmer; utility dispatcher

HOBBIES: Loved horses and reading; had a 4-H horse project; liked to quail hunt

Ralph married Loris Marie HARRIS, daughter of John Leroy HARRIS and Lela May SAMUELSON, on 1 Oct 1944 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Loris was born on 25 May 1920 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA.

General Notes:
Loris Marie Harris

HOBBIES: Sewing, quilting, reading, gardening, traveling, secretary for C.W.F. general group, 4-H leader, B.P.W. member, has toured Washington, DC.

ERROR-AKA: First name, Loris, not Lois, CFA II, p. 724

+ 6878 F i. Mary Rosalee DUDLEY was born in 1947 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

6879 M ii. Thomas Harris DUDLEY was born in 1950 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 6880 F iii. Cynthia Elaine DUDLEY was born in 1957 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Raymond Hughes

SPOUSE: Raymond Hughes was the 2nd husband of Sherry Madelyn Dudley.

General Notes:
Anita Kay Conger

OCCUPATION: Serv Rep

HOBBIES: Reading, embroidering

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Lutheran

Anita married Rex Eugene HOPPER, son of Eugene HOPPER and Nina UNKNOWN, on 17 Jan 1957 in Yreka, Siskiyou Co., CA. Rex was born on 4 Mar 1935 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

General Notes:
Rex Eugene Hopper

OCCUPATION: Elec. Tech.

HOBBIES: Golf, motorcycling, camping

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Lutheran

RESIDENCES: 11608 NE 7th Circle; Vancouver, WA 98664

6885 M i. Brandell Eugene HOPPER was born on 14 Jul 1963 in Redwood City, San Mateo Co., CA.

6886 F ii. Brenda Louise HOPPER was born on 15 Nov 1965 in Mc Minnville, Yamhill Co., OR.

5024. James Clayborn CONGER was born on 22 Jan 1942 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR and died on 15 Apr 1978 at age 36.

General Notes:
James Clayborn Conger

DIVORCE: The marriage of James C. Conger and Karen B. Larson ended in divorce.

OCCUPATION: Barber, rancher

HOBBIES: Hunting, fishing, pool, gambling, motorcycles, "ruff-housing & work"

RESIDENCES: 2888 Ross Lane; Medford, OR 97501

SSN:
Individual: Conger, James
Social Security #: 540-46-4027
Issued in: Oregon
Birth date: Jan 22, 1942
Death date: Apr 1978
Residence code: Oregon
ZIP Code of last known residence: 97502
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Central Point, Oregon
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 97501
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Medford, Oregon
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.25]

James married Karen Beth LARSON, daughter of Sylvester William LARSON and Thora Jeanette WALLACE, on 14 Jun 1962 in Medford, Grant Co., OR. Karen was born on 27 Jun 1942 in Elbow Lake, Grant Co., MN.

General Notes:
Karen Beth Larson

HOBBIES: horseback riding, sewing, gardening

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Lutheran

General Notes:
Raymond Lawrence Shafer

RESIDENCES: 117 Merry Lane; Eugene, OR

OCCUPATION: Truck driver

AKA: Raymond Laurence

Raymond married Margaret Louise VANCE on 28 Dec 1964 in Ashland, Jackson Co., OR. Margaret was born on 23 Nov 1943 in Banners Elk, Vance Co., NC.

6888 M i. Rodney Leon SHAFER was born on 28 Jun 1965 in Gold Beach, Curry Co., OR.

General Notes:
Rodney Leon Shafer

Problem: The birth date has been listed as, 28 Jun 1964 and in CFA II, p. 416, 28 Jun 1965.

Problem: His first name was spelled, Rodnay in CFA II, p. 416.

6889 F ii. Cara Dawn SHAFER was born on 20 Mar 1968 in Springfield, Lane Co., OR.

General Notes:
Cara Dawn Shafer

Problem: The birth date has been listed as, 20 Mary 1967 and in CFA II, p. 416, 20 Mar 1968.

Martha married Guido Horst REINHARD, son of Heinrich August REINHARD and Charlotte Gertrud MAURER, on 20 Jun 1967 in Burlingame, San Mateo Co., CA. Guido was born on 15 Sep 1940 in Bad Nauheim, Hesse, Germany.

General Notes:
Guido Horsst Reinhard

Problem: What was the surname, Reinhard on p. 401 of CFA II and Reinhardt and Reinhard on p. 403.

OCCUPATION: Teacher

6901 M ii. Gregory William REINHARD was born on 17 Jun 1977 in Orange Co., CA.

Kent married Anna-Marta LANTZ, daughter of Oskar Vitalis LANTZ and Marta Alfhild BACKSTROM, on 11 Sep 1965 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. Anna-Marta was born on 22 Oct 1943 in Sater, Sweden.

6903 F i. Nina Robyn REES was born on 7 Sep 1972 in Hayward, Alameda Co., CA.

6904 F ii. Sarah Anne REES was born on 16 Apr 1975 in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA.

General Notes:
Charlotte Mae Beeson

OCCUPATION: Secretary

ORGANIZATIONS: Member of Beta Sigma Phi

HOBBIES: Worked with leaded glass and ornamental iron welding

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 2000, Fairfield, CA; Email: chartoon@aol.com

Charlotte married Robert Charles TOON, son of Larnie TOON and Lela HAYDEN, on 13 May 1944 in Ventura, Ventura Co., CA. Robert was born on 25 Jan 1921 in Kirbyton, Carlisle Co., KY and died in Jan 1985 in Fairfield, Solano Co., CA at age 64.

General Notes:
Robert Charles Toon

MILITARY: Retired U.S.A.F. pilot

OCCUPATION: After retirement worked at the Solano County Library, in California

SSN:
Individual: Toon, Robert
Social Security #: 572-20-7426
Issued in: California
Birth date: Jan 25, 1921
Death date: Jan 1985
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 94533
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Fairfield, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 29, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.123759.181]

+ 6905 F i. Pamela Kristine TOON was born on 27 Sep 1946 in Vallejo, Solano Co., CA.

+ 6906 F ii. Priscilla Elaine TOON was born on 24 May 1948 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI and died on 7 Apr 1982 at age 33.

6907 M iii. Robert Charles TOON Jr. was born between 29 May 1951 and 1953 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA.

General Notes:
Robert Charles Toon

Problem: Was the date of birth, 29 May 1953 or as listed in CFA II, p. 442, 29 May 1951?

General Notes:
Carl Edward Condra

RESIDENCES: As of 1960, 13701 E. 39th; Independence, MO

OCCUPATION: Worked for U.S. Supply Co.

Carl married Shirley Merlene FOSTER, daughter of J. H. FOSTER Jr. and Grace Oral WETMORE, on 25 Nov 1951 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Shirley was born on 4 Nov 1930 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Shirley Merlene Foster

NAME-CONFLICT: Also called, Shirley Cole Foster by Maxine Leonard. (CFA I, p. 717)

6910 M i. Chris Allen CONDRA was born on 19 Oct 1955 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

6911 F ii. Terri Lee CONDRA was born on 22 Jan 1957 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

6912 F iii. Cathy Lynn CONDRA was born about 4 Jun 1959 in Independence, Jackson/Clay Co., MO.

General Notes:
Cathy Lynn Condra

Problem: Birth date of, 4 Jun 1958 listed on p. 717 of CFA I.

General Notes:
Linda Marie Benedict

OCCUPATION: Elementary school teacher, librarian, also SS teacher

HOBBIES: Loves sewing

Linda married Frank Walter BARNETT, son of Walter Murphy BARNETT and Helen Gertrude DAVIS, on 10 Jun 1958 in Mc Minnville, Yamhill Co., OR. Frank was born on 4 Dec 1933 in Weiser, Washington Co., ID.

General Notes:
Frank Walter Barnett

MILITARY: Served 2 years as an Army medic in Korea.

OCCUPATION: School principal

HOBBIES: Collects antiques and books

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Elder in the First Christian Church

RESIDENCES: They purchased the 187 acre farm of Martin Isaac Conger, the
grandfather of Linda Marie. Rt. 1, Box 185; Monmouth, OR 97361

6913 F i. Molly Marie BARNETT was born on 17 Mar 1959 in Baker, Baker Co., OR.

6914 F ii. Lori Lynn BARNETT was born on 20 Jun 1961 in Baker, Baker Co., OR.

6915 M iii. Karl Kay BARNETT was born on 23 May 1963 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.

6916 F iv. Jennifer Jo BARNETT was born on 11 May 1967 in Livermore, Alameda Co., CA.

General Notes:
Alan Conger Benedict

Problem: Was he born in Monmouth, Polk Co., OR or as listed in CFA II, p. 258, Corvallis, OR?

OCCUPATION: farmer; rented his father's 500 acres

MILITARY: 6 yearss in the Air National Guard

EDUCATION: Graduated of Oregon University

ORGANIZATIONS: Active member of National Farmers Organization

HOBBIES: Snow skiing

RESIDENCES: Rt. 1, Box 237A, Monmouth, OR 97361

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

Alan married Delores Dee PARSONS, daughter of Delbert George PARSONS and Ruth DAVIDSON, on 7 Jul 1967 in Salem, Marion/Polk Co., OR. Delores was born on 18 Jun 1943 in Salem, Marion/Polk Co., OR.

General Notes:
Delores Dee Parsons

OCCUPATION: Nurse's Aide

ORGANIZATIONS: Member Christian Women's Club

HOBBIES: Gardening and snow skiing

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

6917 M i. Troy Alan BENEDICT was born on 24 Jan 1970 in Salem, Marion/Polk Co., OR.

6918 M ii. Todd Anthony BENEDICT was born on 16 Feb 1972 in Salem, Marion/Polk Co., OR.

General Notes:
Martin Parke Eckman

OCCUPATION: Packaging

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

RESIDENCES: 1883 SE Rosebrier Court; Milwaukie, OR 97222

Martin married Claudia Ellen BROWN, daughter of Claude Allen BROWN and Eva Pearl SOLIE, on 5 Nov 1965 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA. Claudia was born on 10 Aug 1942 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

General Notes:
Claudia Ellen Brown

OCCUPATION: Cafeteria manager

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Active with Boy Scouts and PTA

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

6919 M i. Eldon Robert ECKMAN was born on 13 Nov 1961 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

6920 M ii. Allen Parke ECKMAN was born on 12 Jan 1967 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

Lucinda married Richard Gene LIBERTY, son of Norman Hampton LIBERTY and Mable Marie YOUNG, on 14 Jun 1969 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Richard was born on 3 Mar 1947 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

General Notes:
Richard Gene Liberty

OCCUPATION: Warehouseman

HOBBIES: Camping, hunting, fishing

6921 F i. Jennifer Marie LIBERTY was born on 25 Dec 1971 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

6922 F ii. Jessica Kay LIBERTY was born on 2 Apr 1976 in Oregon City, Clackamas Co., OR.

General Notes:
Robert Powell

AKA: Called, Bob

COMMENT: He was an only child.

RESEARCHER-RESIDENCES: Robert Powell of Kansas was interested in genealogy. He provided some information about the Alexander Powell family to Joyce Posey.

General Notes:
Neal McKinley

MILITARY: As of Jul 1945, serving with the armed forces somewhere in the South Pacific.

Norman married Cynthia Ann FAUBION on 28 Sep 1960 in Westminister, Adams/Jefferson Co., CO. Cynthia died in 1991.

5111. Galen Steuart POWELL was born on 12 Feb 1938 in Denver, Denver Co., CO and died 8 JUL 2911 in Haskell, Haskell Co., TX. The cause of his death was of acute polyneuropathy, ostemyelitis and multi-system organ failure.

General Notes:
Galen Steuart Powell

PARENTS: Gail Delbert Powell and Alice Carolyn Rundle

EDUCATION: Attended schools in Denver, Adams County and Englewood, CO

MILITARY: He joined the Navy in Feb 1955. After basic training and schooling at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center he served aboard the USS Salem with the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean. His home bases were Norfolk, VA and Pensacola, FL. He was discharged in 1958.

EDUCATION: He attended Denver University Business College.

OCCUPATION: He worked for Montgomery Wards as a salesman / buyer for many years.

OBITUARY:
Birth: Feb. 12, 1938
Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA
Death: Jul. 8, 2011
Haskell, Haskell County, Texas, USA

Galen Steuart Powell, 73, of Haskell, Texas and formerly of the metro Denver area passed away on July 8, 2011 at Hermann Memorial Hospital, Houston, Texas. He was born on February 12, 1938 at Denver General Hospital, Denver, Colorado.

Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. Monday July 11, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Post, Texas. Funeral arrangements were held by Hudman Funeral Home of Post, Texas. Inurnment arrangements are pending.

He is survived by his wife Sandra Knight Powell of Haskell, Texas, a son Michael Jay Powell of Wheat Ridge, CO., a sister Alicemarie (Powell) Dodson of Denver, CO, a brother David O. Powell of Las Vegas, NV., and with numerous loving nephews, nieces and cousins.

His father Gail D. and mother Alice C. (Rundle) Powell of Englewood, CO., his sister Joyce E. (Powell) Posey of Dayton, OH., his cousin's Yvonne (Vauni) C. Powell of Denver, CO., and Allen L. Jones of Arvada, CO. and his niece Carla L. McMaster's of Denver, CO., preceded him in death.

Galen passed away after a long chronic illness of acute polyneuropathy, osteomyelitis and multi-system organ failure.

He was a free mason, attended schools in the Denver area, was active in community affairs, a long time employee at Wards, Sears and Levitz stores in and around the metro Denver area.

He served a four year tour of duty with the U.S. Navy onboard of the U.S.S. Salem (CA-139) and at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida as a school trained commissary man and was honorably discharged in 1958.

His hobbies were bottle collecting, racehorse owner ship and gourmet cooking.

Galen was a devoted husband, guiding father and oldest brother to loving siblings. He was a cousin and uncle looked up to with esteem and will be sorrowfully missed by all relatives, friends and acquaintances.

Family links:
Parents:
Gail Delbert Powell (1914 - 1991)
Alice Carolyn (Rundle) Powell (1917 - 1993)

Burial:
Unknown

Created by: David O. Powell
Record added: May 11, 2013
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 110351902)

5112. Joyce Elaine POWELL was born on 8 Feb 1939 in Denver, Denver Co., CO, died on 1 Sep 2005 in Dayton, Greene Co., OH at age 66, and was buried on 6 Sep 2005 in Kettering, Montgomery Co., OH, Calvary Cemetery.

General Notes:
Joyce Elaine Powell

PARENTS: Gail Delbert Powell and Alice Carolyn Rundle

BIRTH-MARRIAGE: Joyce Elaine Powell was born on 8 Feb 1939 in Denver, CO. She married Harry Thomas Posey on 6 May 1956 in Denver, CO.

EDUCATION: Educated in Denver, Adams Co., and Englewood School systems. Attended Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH for three years.

RESEARCHER: Joyce Posey was interested in the family history and genealogy of the Conger and Powell families. She worked seriously on the her genealogy for many years. She wrote articles about the family history which appeared in various genealogy society publications and shared her work with others, including with Richard E. Henthorn. Joyce wrote "My Book," for her father, Gail Powell before he died in 1991. She made 17 copies for family members and placed copies at the" Monroe County, Ohio Library; the Putnam County, Missouri Library; the Appanoose County, Iowa Library; and the Mills County, Iowa Library.

RESIDENCES: As of July 1995, Joyce Posey lived at: 210 Chesterfield Circle; Dayton, OH 45431-1461.

OCCUPATION: Began working at a Dayton, OH credit union on a part time basis in 1981. In 1985, converted to working full time and continued to present (Feb 1996) in the Draft Department.

RECOLLECTIONS: Joyce wrote: My Mother's ancestors came from Ohio and Pennsylvania. They migrated to Colorado in 1876. Her mother, Jessie Louise Butler, was born in New York in 1880. Her parents came to New York from England after the Civil War. My Father's ancestors came from Ohio, to Iowa, then migrating to Eastern Colorado about 1910, and then to Denver in 1933. My mother's father, William Brown Rundle was born in Wellsville, Columbiana Co., OH. His father was born in Marion Co., Ohio and his mother in Crawford Co., PA.

OBITUARY:
POSEY, Joyce E. age 66 of Riverside [OH], passed away Thursday, September 1, 2005 at Wright Patterson Medical Center [Dayton, Ohio]. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry T. Posey.

She is survived by her son Scott and wife Deb Posey of Riverside; grandchildren Chantal Lee Posey McGraw, Sean Thomas Posey, Matthew and Clayton Jalili; great grandchildren Brooklyn and Jae; dear friends Carol and Chuck Hazelett of Riverside; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Joyce retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base Credit Union after many years of service.

Funeral services will be 10:00 am Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at Newcomer Funeral Home 4104 Needmore Road. Family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Note: Joyce died at the 88th Medical Group Hospital on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio

Joyce - Your spirit lives in all of us forever, we love you.

Father: Gail Delbert Powell - Englewood, Colorado
Mother: Alice Carolyn(Rundle) Powell - Denver, Colorado
Siblings: Galen Steuart Powell - Haskell, Texas; David Orson Powell - Las Vegas, Nevada; Alicemarie (Powell) Dodson - Denver, Colorado

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Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com

Joyce married Harry Thomas POSEY, son of Nolan Thomas POSEY and Mary Elizabeth COFFEY, on 6 May 1956 in Denver, Denver Co., CO. Harry was born on 25 May 1937 in Columbia, Maury Co., TN, died on 28 Feb 1987 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH at age 49, and was buried on 3 Mar 1987 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Calvary Cemetery.

General Notes:
Harry Thomas Posey

AKA: Tom

MILITARY: Harry Thomas Posey was a career military man. He retired in 1975 at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio, with 20 years service.

RESIDENCES: Tom and his family lived in Florida, Indiana, North Dakota and finally settled in Ohio.

CHILDREN: Tom and Joyce had 3 children and 4 grandchildren.

RECOLLECTIONS:
Tom Posey received his education in the Columbia, Maury Co., TN school system. He joined the USAF in 1955. He received his basic training at Sheppard AFB, Texas. He took Radar schooling at Lowry AFB, Colorado. He was stationed at Hulbert Field, Fort Walton Beach, Florida; Alconbury AFB, England; Bunker Hill AFB, Indiana; Minot AFB, North Dakota; and finally Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio.

He served as a Radar Technician on B66, B47 and B52 aircraft.

He retired, Nov. 15, 1975. After he retired he was an Electrical Hydraulic Mechanic for local Hyster and Yale dealerships. Later he was employed at Harrison Radiator for 2 1/2 years before he died of a massive heart attack at the age of 50 years.

He enjoyed woodworking and woodcarving. In early years, when the children were young, the family enjoyed camping.
(Written by Joyce Posey)

+ 6933 F i. Valerie Jean POSEY was born on 14 Feb 1957 in Eglin AFB, Okaloosa Co., FL.

+ 6934 M ii. Kevin Thomas POSEY was born on 24 Oct 1958 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

6935 M iii. Daryl Scott POSEY was born on 30 Oct 1962 in Bunker Hill AFB, Miami Co., IN.

General Notes:
Daryl Scott Posey

AKA: Scott

NO_ISSUE: Daryl and Deborah Posey had no children as of Feb 1996.

Daryl married Deborah Ann HOWELL, daughter of Kenneth HOWELL and Sarah UNKNOWN, on 30 Jan 1989 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. Deborah was born on 6 Jun 1962 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

General Notes:
Alicemarie (NMN) Powell

PARENTS: Gail Delbert Powell and Alice Carolyn Rundle

OCCUPATION: Operated a home cleaning business.

General Notes:
Carl L. McMasters

RELATIONSHIP: The relationship of Carl L. McMasters and Alicemarie Powell ended when he abandoned her and the children.

Alicemarie next married Kenneth Earl DODSON, son of Earl DODSON and Lilly May UNKNOWN, on 17 Sep 1967 in Englewood, Arapahoe Co., CO. Kenneth was born on 17 Apr 1940 in Colorado.

General Notes:
Kenneth Earl Dodson

CHILDREN:
Kenneth Earl Dodson had 3 children with his first wife.
Christopher Robin Dodson
Penny Kay Dodson
Pamela May Dodson
His 2nd wife, Alicemarie Powell had 2 children by her first husband.
Alice Carolyn McMasters
Carla Lee McMasters
After Kenneth and Alice married they had two more children.
Kenny Gayle Dodson
David Earl Dodson
They raised these 7 children together. The family was hard working and very
close-knit and supportive of one another.

OCCUPATION: Semi-truck driver for Safeway

RESIDENCES: Denver, CO

6936 M i. Christopher Robin DODSON was born on 18 May 1960 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

6937 F ii. Penny Kay DODSON was born on 22 Mar 1962 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

6938 F iii. Pamela May DODSON was born on 25 Nov 1963 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

6939 F iv. Alice Carolyn Mc_MASTERS was born on 26 Mar 1964 in Watertown, Codington Co., SD.

6940 F v. Carla Lee Mc_MASTERS was born on 26 Nov 1965 in Independence, Jackson/Clay Co., MO.

6941 M vi. Kenny Gayle DODSON was born on 12 Sep 1969 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

6942 M vii. David Earl DODSON was born on 2 Dec 1972 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

5115. Yvonne Carol POWELL was born on 9 Jun 1937 in Denver, Denver Co., CO, died on 21 Jun 1972 in Julesburg, Sedgwick Co., CO at age 35, and was buried in Jun 1972 in Julesburg, Sedgwick Co., CO, Hillside Cemetery.

Yvonne married Wilton PADGETT on 18 Jan 1958 in Westminister, Adams Co., CO.

General Notes:
Wilton Padgett

OCCUPATION: Butcher for Safeway Stores in Julesburg, CO

General Notes:
Geneva Elvira Leonard

NAME-CONFLICT: Middle name of Elvira listed on p. 361 of CFA II. Elmira listed on p. 378 of CFA II.

Geneva married Paul HUTCHISON, son of Jesse HUTCHISON and Alice GAULT, on 29 Jan 1938 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. Paul was born on 1 Oct 1918 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Paul Hutchison

NAME-CONFLICT: Paul Hutchinson; Paul Hutchison in CFA II, p. 342.

OCCUPATION: Farmer

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: They are "average Americans who love each other and try to help anyone who needs it."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 342 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 6947 M ii. Wendal Paul HUTCHISON was born on 20 Jan 1941 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Donald Wayne Hutchison

PARENTS: Paul Hutchinson and Geneva Elvira Leonard

General Notes:
Emil Donald Leonard

NAME-CONFLICT: Emile Leonard in CFA I.

OCCUPATION: Retired from manufacturing of iron and pre-cast concrete.

Emil married Florence Levida DOWDY, daughter of Thomas Luther DOWDY and Donna Peril SLAUGHTER, on 10 May 1941 in Bowling Green, Wood Co., OH. Florence was born on 15 Jul 1925 in Benton, Marshall Co., KY.

+ 6951 M ii. Donald Leslie LEONARD was born on 30 Jul 1944 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.

6952 M iii. Daniel Ray LEONARD was born on 8 Jun 1950 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA.

General Notes:
Daniel Ray Leonard

PARENTS: Emil Donald Leonard and Florence Levida Dowdy

Daniel married Donna Kay CARROLL, daughter of Henry William CARROLL and Belva Lorraine CLONINGER, on 8 Jul 1972 in Joliet, Will Co., IL. Donna was born on 8 May 1953 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

General Notes:
Levida Dawn Leonard

PARENTS: Emil Donald Leonard and Florence Levida Dowdy

Hazel married Frank Joseph KENT, son of V. M. KENT and Katie C. DINGLEST, on 20 Sep 1942 in Memphis, Scotland Co., MO. Frank was born on 5 May 1924 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 6954 F i. Tisha Rochelle KENT was born on 22 Nov 1943 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.

6955 F ii. Greta Marie KENT was born on 31 Dec 1951 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

Greta married Darl E. TARBELL, son of Ivyl TARBELL and Olive Jean PHILLIPS, on 1 Aug 1969. Darl was born on 4 Jul 1950 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Darlene Jennie Leonard

Problem: Was she Darlene Jennie Leonard or as listed in CFA II, p. 320, Jennie Darlene Leonard?

General Notes:
C. John Goetz

Problem: Was the marriage 29 Aug 1944 or 29 Sep 1994? CFA II, p. 361 lists, 29 Sep 1944.

NAME-CONFLICT: John A. Goetz; C. John Goetz, CFA II, p. 361

General Notes:
Charles Raymond Leonard

DIVORCE: The marriage of Charles Leonard and Margaret Bishop ended in divorce.

Problem: Was his middle name, Ray or Raymond? CFA II, lists both on p. 361.

OCCUPATION: Owner of gas station and cafe at Bloomfield, IA

+ 6960 M i. Steven Ray LEONARD was born on 31 Jul 1950 in Newton, Jasper Co., IA.

General Notes:
Raymond Leonard

RESEARCHER: Raymond Leonard was interested in genealogy. He contacted Dick Henthorn in March 2002. Email: RayChaunce@aol.com

General Notes:
Margaret Charles

SPOUSE: Margaret Charles was the 2nd wife of Charles Leonard.

CONFLICT: CFA II, p. 361 does not show any children for the marriage of Charles Raymond Leonard and Margaret Charles. Aren't Margaret, Charles R., and Jamie John Leonard children of this marriage, rather than of the first marriage, as they are listed?

General Notes:
Wilma Alice Boden

BIRTH: Wilma Boden was born on 25 Feb 1914, 6 months after her father's death. She and her mother lived with Wilma's Boden grandparents until her mother remarried.

HALF-SIBLINGS: Wilma had a half-brother, 8 1/2 years younger

RESIDENCES: She grew up in Franklin Township, Appanoose Co., IA
RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1994, 335 West State, #303; Cassopolis, MI 49031
RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1996, Cessopolis, MI

RESEARCHER-ORGANIZATIONS: Wilma (Boden) Barnett was a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) based on her Conger family ancestors. She shared information with Joyce Posey.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS: "One of the Conger brothers had a steam engine. One day, the whistle of the steam engine blew and blew. One of the other brothers stated, "He must be in trouble or he wouldn't blow that whistle." Sure enough that Conger had a fire."
(Furnished to Joyce Posey by Wilma (Boden) Barnett)

RECOLLECTIONS: Wilma Barnett wrote to Maxine Leonard on 18 Nov 1993. "I enjoyed the current Confab, as I saw Siegel and Wallace [Conger] once when my grandmother [Fidelia (Morrison)] Boden had 2 of her sisters visiting from NB and WY. I was 12 and they took me with them to visit relatives in Ottumwa, IA. We called on Wallace [Conger] and Seigel [Conger] was at his home that day. Good memories.
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. XX, No. 4, Dec 1994)

Wilma married Murtaugh Clark BARNETT on 25 Dec 1936 in Geneseo, Henry Co., IL. Murtaugh was born on 30 Sep 1910 and died on 12 Nov 1979 at age 69.

General Notes:
Murtaugh Clark Barnett

REFERENCE: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 696 - Maxine Crowell Leonard

AKA: Called, Barney

CHILDREN: 3 sons, 3 daughters, 16 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren

COMMENT: Not found on the SSDI

6970 F i. Sherry Elaine BARNETT was born on 28 Nov 1937 in Geneseo, Henry Co., IL.

6971 M ii. Royce Arnold BARNETT was born on 2 Dec 1938 in Casey, Clark/Cumberland Co., IL.

6973 M iv. Norton Clark BARNETT was born on 11 Oct 1942 in Niles, Berrien/Cass Co., MI.

5131. Roy Truman CONGER was born on 2 Jul 1915 in Brewster, Blaine Co., NE and died in Oct 1982 at age 67.

General Notes:
Roy Truman Conger

PARENTS: Finis Truman Conger and Mary Elizabeth Stephens

Birth: Batch #: 8411701, Sheet #: 91, Source Call #: 1395771
2 Jul 1915, Roy T. Conger, Brewster, Blaine, Nebraska

Problem: Was the date of birth, 2 Jul 1915 or 2 Jul 1916? Both dates listed.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: machinist

SS Death Index: Roy Conger; b. 2 Jul 1915; issued: NE; d. Oct 1982;
last place of residence: Valencia, CA; zipcode: 91355; SSN: 508-14-9144

6976 F i. Carolyn Lorrene CONGER was born on 24 Feb 1942 in Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Carolyn married John Steven PAYNE, son of Golden C. PAYNE and Ardell Grace PATTERSON, on 10 Sep 1966 in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA. John was born on 22 Jul 1944 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
John Steven Payne

OCCUPATION: Transport driver

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of John Steven Payne and Carolyn Lorrene Conger.

General Notes:
Robert Lee Conger

PARENTS: Finis Truman Conger and Mary Elizabeth Stephens

OCCUPATION: Supervised precision tool grinding and trained new employees in the art.

HOBBIES: Robert played the guitar and his wife, Mildred, was a church pianist and organist for 45 years. They were involved in the music entertainment field for 30 years and had a record album entitled, "Precious Memories." They were on the radio many years as "Bob and Mildred," featuring gospel music for the sick and shut-ins. They attended all of the Conger-gregations until Mildred's death on 26 Oct 1989.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: 802 W. 27th, Kearney, NE 68847

EMIGRATION: Moved to Missouri after his 2nd marriage.

RECOLLECTIONS: Robert and Mildred Conger visited Maxine Crowell Leonard one morning in August 1971. Genealogy time was used to the utmost for Robert as Mildred washed the Leonard's dishes.

Robert said his father homesteaded in Nebraska at the age of 18. His mother, Bessie, went to Nebraska to live with her sister, and she too took up a homestead. [Note: Robert Guilinger points out that the first 2 sentences of this paragraph should read: Robert said his father moved to near Brewster, Nebraska at the age of 18 and took up a kincaid. His mother, Bessie, went to Nebraska to live with her sister, and she too took up a kincaid. A kincaid is 640 acres while a homestead is only 160 acres. REH] Finis and Bessie each had 640 acres when they married, and later accrued 2380 acres. They lived six months on one homestead and six months on the other to meet the federal stipulations for a claim. Finis had lied about his age to the government, and later, when he became a Christian, this bothered him. He wrote to Washington to confess and he was forgiven.

Robert had the privilege of bequeathing a family walking stick to his first grandson, Andrew Ival Conger. This stick was made in the early 1800's by Joseph Tibbles, called, "Uncle Joe." It was made for one of his Conger progenitors--for Finis's father, Sigel, or Sigel's father, Elias, or for Elias's father, Enos. Traditionally it has been passed on to the oldest son to his oldest son. It was given to Robert when Ival was born because his three brothers all had daughters.

Whoever it was made for, Uncle Joe reputedly was very particular.

"It is a hickory stick. He hunted all over the woods until he found the branch he wanted. Then he tied it. And in two or three years he returned to it, and it had grown straight by that time," Robert said.

"After he cut it, he threw it up in the barn and left it for a year. After that year was up, he went and got it. He peeled the bark off of it and threw it up there for another year."

"The next year he began to whittle. The walking stick was carved into four separate segments with each segment made in the form of a different tool handle: a hammer, ax, adz and mall," he said. "Once each of the handles was carved, the wood was smoothed with a piece of broken glass. There was no sandpaper in those days."

In keeping with the tradition of handing down the walking stick, Robert has made an old fashioned baby cradle for each of his four daughters and his son. The cradles are to be handed down from generation to generation. Some are made from walnut and some from cherry. Mildred contributed to this project by making the spindles, covering the foam mattresses and making the linens. They made 6 large cradles and 9 small ones.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 445, also in a newspaper clipping with photos on an unnumbered page - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Retired in 1982 from Rockwell International

RESIDENCES: Nov 1996, 230 Westmont Ave.; West Plains, MO 65775

Robert married Mildred Lucille LOY, daughter of Chester LOY and Ethel Maggie FAUSS, on 18 Sep 1940 in Broken Bow, Custer Co., NE. Mildred was born on 31 Dec 1907 in Mason City, Custer Co., NE, died on 26 Oct 1989 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE at age 81, and was buried in Oct 1989 in Ansley, Custer Co., NE, Ansley Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mildred Lucille Loy

PARENTS: Chester Loy and Ethel Maggie Fauss

SPOUSE: Mildred Lucille Loy was first married to Lawrence Fox who died on 10 Dec 1934.

OCCUPATION: Public school teacher for 25 years

HOBBIES: Playing music. Making wood fiber flowers. Doing excellent cooking.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Mildred
Social Security #: 507-36-9453
Issued in: Nebraska
Birth date: Dec 31, 1907
Death date: Oct 26, 1989
ZIP Code of last known residence: 68847
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Kearney, Nebraska
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Mar 17, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54152.63]

+ 6978 F i. Linda Lorraine CONGER was born on 2 Oct 1941 in Sargent, Custer Co., NE.

+ 6979 M ii. Ival Robert CONGER was born on 1 Jun 1943 in Sargent, Custer Co., NE, died on 8 May 1987 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH at age 43, and was buried in May 1987 in Newark, Licking Co., OH, Wilson Cemetery.

+ 6980 F iii. Mildred Joanne CONGER was born on 1 Jun 1944 in Ansley, Custer Co., NE.

Robert next married Zalla Gertrude BALLINGER, daughter of Simon Frank BALLINGER and Laura KEYS, on 2 Jun 1990 in West Plains, Howell Co., MO. Zalla was born on 14 Oct 1918 in Hartville, Wright, MO.

General Notes:
Zalla Gertrude Ballinger

PARENTS: Simon Frank Ballinger and Laura Keys

SPOUSE-RESIDENCES: Zalla Gertrude Ballinger was the 2nd wife of Robert Lee Conger. She was first married 16 Oct 1938 to Guy Edmonds. Bob and Zalla first met on a tour to the Holy Land in 1969. The tour group had several reunions after that. When Bob's first wife, Mildred died, Zalla was a widow. As of Dec 1993 the couple lived in Zalla's home in West Plains, MO.

AKA: Listed as, Zalla Sweet in Vol. XIX, No. 4, Dec 1993 of Conger Confab

AKA: Zalla Sweeton in CFA II, p. 711

General Notes:
Mary Pauline Conger

PARENTS: Finis Truman Conger and Mary Elizabeth Stephens

General Notes:
Frederick J. Kendall

NAME-CONFLICT: Fritz Kendall by Robert L. Conger in article he wrote about his parents.

RESIDENCES: As of 1993, California

+ 6982 F ii. Pamela Dianne KENDALL was born on 8 Feb 1948 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Ruth married Perry Oliver ROUNDTREE, son of Oliver Henry ROUNDTREE and Fay Edna ROSS, on 21 Jan 1950 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR. Perry was born on 19 May 1923 in Boistfort, Lewis Co., WA.

General Notes:
Perry Oliver Roundtree

OCCUPATION: Logger

HOBBIES: hunting, fishing, and rock hounding

RESIDENCES: Box 103; Midvale, ID 83645

+ 6983 M i. Jeffrey Scott ROUNDTREE was born on 5 Jul 1951 in Grants Pass, Josephine, OH.

6984 F ii. Linda Kaye ROUNDTREE was born on 6 May 1953 in Grants Pass, Josephine, OH.

6985 M iii. John Perry ROUNDTREE was born on 23 Jun 1954 in Grants Pass, Josephine, OH.

6986 M iv. Neal Tobin ROUNDTREE was born on 18 Mar 1971 in Grants Pass, Josephine, OH.

General Notes:
Mary Lou Conger

PARENTS: 3rd child of Lowell Edward Conger and Elizabeth Patten.

OCCUPATION: Worked for telephone company

RESIDENCES: As of April 1961, Mrs. Robert (Mary Lou) Thompson of Grinnell, IA

RECOLLECTIONS: Mary Lou Thompson of Montezuma, IA writes as follows: My mother, Elizabeth Patten Conger, was born in a corn crib, which was a temporary home after her parent's home was burned down at Milford, IA, on May 8, 1893.

Shortly after this they moved to Brooklyn, IA on a farm where she lived until her marriage to Lowell Edward Conger.

My dad was the son of Charles Seigel Conger. My father was the 7th of 8 sons, all born in Appanoose county in Iowa. He and many others came to Powesheik county in the fall to pick corn.

My folks got acquainted and were married. Dad farmed for a while and they had two sons who died at [the] age of 10 days & 18 months. They they had me and Alice.

In 1932 they moved to Lemons, MO, which was a small town close to Unionville, MO. We lived there until 1943, while Dad farmed and raised cattle.

I don't remember a great deal about Granddad except going to visit him where he lived on a acreage on the edge of Unionville. He drove a Ford card which he had to crank to start and every time he stopped in town the motor would die and he had to get out and crank. Also, he had a Loganberry patch which had beautiful big black berries to us who were used to wild dewberries.

Granddad lived with us the winter I started to school and he took me on horseback when the weather was bad.

We used to go visit Uncle Wallace at Cincinnati, [IA]. I don't know for sure if he was really an uncle or if they were the family who raised Granddad after his mother died.
[Note by Maxine Leonard: (Joseph) Wallace Conger, [b. 24 Dec] 1863 was [indeed] the uncle [of Charles Seigel Conger, b. 8 Aug 1862] -- [Wallace was] the half brother of [Charles' father] Elias Gregory [Conger b.] 1843. He was only 2 years older than Seigel [Conger]. Note by REH: The last sentence is in error. The nephew was over a year older than his uncle.]

I 1943, Dad sold out and we moved to Longmount, CO. Dad worked in a flour mill and we girls loved it there. It was such a new experience to live in town and go to a big town school. Aunt Jenny and Uncle Jake Whitmore lived in the same town. I think that was the reason Dad chose to move there.

In February 1944, we moved back to Brooklyn, IA. The following summer my folks separated and Dad moved to Harrisburg, MO on a farm. He remarried while living there, but had no children. He moved to Grinnell, [IA] in 1959 and died in 1961 and is buried in Brooklyn, IA.

When I graduated from high school, Mom, Alice and I moved to Grinnell. Alice married Branford Hitchison and has a girl and 2 boys. Alice and her husband live in Buffalo, IA. Their girl, Debra, married Bobby Phillips and live[d] in Briceville, TN; [they] have a girl, Misty, and a boy, Mathew. Their son, Richard lives in Davenport, [IA] and son, Douglas has [a] son, Mike, also in Davenport.

I married Robert Thompson in 1948 and we have 5 sons. We live at Montezuma, [IA] now on a private lake. We lived at Grinell for many years. Bob retired from Fisher Govener at Marshalltown and I from General Telephone in Grinnell. Bob and I have done quite a bit of travelling since retirement. We've been to Hawaii, a Caribean cruise, and a tour to 8 countries in Europe. Also a trip to Idaho to visit my cousin, Ruth, daughter of Uncle Ira. We had not seen each other since we were 11 years old.

Mom lived with us a number of years and then moved into an elderly housing apartment where she lived 12 years until she fell and cracked her pelvis. She went to the nursing home in 1985. He health is quite good for being 100 years old.

Her medicine was always a cup of coffee and an aspirin for whatever ailed her. Even now she takes no medicine. She is feeble and in a wheelchair. Her memory is not so good but [she] has no aches or pains.

She loves to sing and remembers all the words to songs at Sing-Alongs. She also does math problems in her head.

We had a five generation picture taken on her 100th birthday.
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. XIX, No. 4, Dec 1993 - written by Mary Lou Thompson, included photographs of the 100th birthday celebration, the Lowell Edward Conger family and Seigel Conger with his Ford)

Mary married Robert Gene THOMPSON, son of Cyrus Lee THOMPSON and Ollie Eunice STUART, on 26 Feb 1948. Robert was born on 10 Dec 1926.

General Notes:
Robert Gene Thompson

RESIDENCES: Grinnell, IA for many years. As of Dec 1993, Montezuma, IA

OCCUPATION: Factory worker

+ 6987 M i. Donald Gene THOMPSON was born on 28 Aug 1948 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA.

6988 M ii. James Dale THOMPSON was born on 21 Jul 1950 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA.

6989 M iii. Charles Leslie THOMPSON was born on 28 Jul 1951 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA.

6990 M iv. David Robert THOMPSON was born on 31 Mar 1956 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA.

6991 M v. Dennis Duane THOMPSON was born on 30 Mar 1959 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA.

General Notes:
Alice Elizabeth Conger

RESIDENCES: As of April 1961, Mrs. Branford (Alice) Hutchinson of Waterloo, IA

Alice married William Branford HUTCHINSON, son of George HUTCHINSON and Minnie REED, on 14 Jan 1954. William was born on 2 Sep 1930.

General Notes:
William Branford Hutchinson

Problem: Was the surname, Hutchinison or Hitchinson? Was his middle name, Bradford or Branford. William Branford Hutchison (CFA I, p. 751)

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1993, Buffalo, IA

+ 6992 F i. Debra Diann HUTCHINSON was born on 26 Dec 1954 in Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA.

6993 M ii. Richard Bradley HUTCHINSON was born on 26 Oct 1956 in Davenport, Scott Co., IA.

General Notes:
Vernon Elroy Conger

PARENTS: William Patrick Conger and Clara Katherine Sutton

RESIDENCES: 8015 Rancho Destino; Las Vegas, NV 89123

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Vernon Elroy Conger?
Individual: Conger, Vernon
Social Security #: 530-24-4617
Issued in: Nevada
Birth date: Jan 20, 1940
Death date: missing
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.42]

General Notes:
Luena Carmil

AKA: Luena Bondurant in CFA I. Luena Carmi in CFA II, p. 222

QUESTION: What is the surname of this person?

General Notes:
Kylee Dickey

RESEARCHER: Kylle Dickey was interested in genealogy.

General Notes:
Ernest Eugene Conger

PARENTS: Troy Eugene Conger and Pansy Rosalie Seals

AKA: Called Gene

RESEARCHER: Gene Conger was interested in genealogy. As of Oct 2001 he had a website at: http://members.iowasocean.com/genecong.

RESIDENCES: Centerville, IA

RELATIONSHIP: Brothers, Ernest Eugene and Ronald Truman Conger were married to sisters, Shirley Ann and Donna Marie Ehlers, respectively.

RECOLLECTIONS: Ernest Eugene Conger, "Gene," was born July 4th, 1937 at the John Griggs home on the corner of Hwy 149 as it enters Exline, Iowa from the west. We moved to a house right across from the school in 1938. I went to school there for first 8 years (no kindergarten). We lived right across the street (south) from the school which is now gone, and my father Troy still lives there. As the Exline High School was closed the year I graduated from 8th grade, I attended the High School in Cincinnati, Iowa for 4 years and graduated in 1954 when I was 16 years of age.

Then I lived in Brookefield, Missouri with an uncle, Tom Seals. I got my first job with Brown Shoe Co. there in Brookefield making shoes in the fall of 1954. Quit there and moved back to Exline, Iowa in Jan 1955 and got a job in Centerville, Iowa at the Box Factory (Baxter Box). Quit there and went north for more money and I took a job at Gray Iron Foundry in east end of Marshalltown, Iowa working with Litel Bates, Freddy Sumpter and Danny O'Donnel. Turned 18 years of age while working there.

Enlisted in the Army's 3rd Armored Division (Gyroscope) with Bob Hudson and Gene Hamm in July of 1955 soon after turning 18. We went to Des Moines (where Gene Hamm was separated from the group and did not go to 3AD) then on to Camp Chaffee, Arkansas where we got all clothing issue, shots, etc. then on to 3AD at Ft Knox, Kentucky where we took "Basic Training" in the units we were assigned to. We got there a little late which in my case, shortened an already reduced (6 week), schedule because they felt Ordnance units didn't need the full 8 week basic training. I think I received just a little less than 5 weeks of the training.

Emphasis was given to our advanced training and I was assigned to Co. B 122nd Armored Ordnance Battalion. At the end of basic training, we were in formation by the Company Orderly Room when the 1st Sergeant announced that the different company sections were set up at tables inside the orderly room and that we would select that same day the jobs or training that we would be doing the remainder of our enlistments. He said that when he gave the command "Fall Out!" it was first come, first served - the first ones there got their pick of jobs.

I was lucky as I was in direct line with the door and was one of the first on the landing and in the door. There were several tables set up around the room in a crescent starting at the door. The first table had Headquarters Section, supply, clerks and the like which since I flunked typing in high school I figured I'd better pass. Went to the next table and it was Service Section; heaters, carburetor/ignition, machinist, etc. and I almost took one of them. The "Technical Supply Section" (all ordnance parts in our command) was in there somewhere. Not sure but I think the next table was Wheel & Track Maintenance and I did not want that as it looked like a lot of work and seemed to be pretty dirty.

I had gone through all the tables there except the last one and I was standing there thinking about trying to go back to the Service Section - Carburetor/Ignition table when the guy at the Wheel Track table, Sgt. Truslow, said, "Better make up your mind kid, you're running out of tables. Just what kind of job do you want, anyway?" Having come from a coal mining area where even that was petering out, I blurted out "I don't know, I'll do about anything as long as it's clean and not too heavy work!" (I sure didn't want to dig coal).

And to my astonishment and later delight, the guy at the very last table, Sgt. Mullett, said, "Come on over here son, I think I have just what you are looking for." and signed me up for Fire Control Instrument Repair in his Armaments Platoon. I then went to school in Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland and was given MOS 403.20 Fire Control Instrument Repairman and worked on artillery, tank, etc. gun sights and other optical equipment like binoculars and telescopes - I really loved and appreciated the job. I then returned to Ft Knox and stayed until May 1956 and then the 3rd Armored Division, went to Coleman Kaserne in Gelnhausen, Germany for 2 years and then home to end the 3-year enlistment. I turned 21 years of age coming back on the boat and was honorably discharged on Jul 9, 1958 in Ft Sheridan, IL.

I only relate this story of the military training for some of the old-timers that might see it and have interest and to advise the youngsters to always speak up and at least let the world know of your aspirations, your Sgt. Mullett might be listening.

After I got out of the Army in 1958, I worked at various jobs around Appanoose county, Iowa. The County was a "depressed" area in those days because of the shift of industry from coal, which we mined, to natural gas and fuel oil which we don't. It has been depressed since I can remember and good jobs were always hard to find. We have had a continual drain on the local population because of this, the county loosing at least half of its population during my lifetime, so after about 2.5 years thrashing around in this area looking for a good job and not finding it, I went back into the Army for another 3-year enlistment. I went to Alaska this time and was there in Ft. Richardson for 2 years with the 24th Ordnance Company after which I rotated back to the states and spent 1 year with the 705th Maintenance Battalion of the 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized) in Ft. Carson, Colorado. I was a Fire Control Repairman, again. Sometimes even an "aggressor" - in 5th Infantry Division Yakima, Washington exercise.

While in Ft. Richardson, Alaska I managed to go to their NCO Academy. It was not much of an institution as far as size, etc. goes but I sure learned a lot at that little school and have always appreciated what they taught me as it has stood me in good stead ever since and I yet today successfully employ principles that I learned there.

After finishing my 2nd 3-year enlistment in Dec 1963, I went straight to the "Quad-City" area (Davenport, Iowa) and quickly found employment with John Deere Malleable Foundry in East Moline, Illinois. I worked there until I could get a job at the Rock Island Arsenal where hopefully I could make use of my military training for personal advancement and "military time" for retirement.

The civil service employment did not work out for me so I returned to the "civilian" work force and quickly worked, in succession, at John Deere Plow Works, Farmall, and J.I. Case (combine) as regular production worker before entering construction work where I settled in and worked as a laborer for several years, generally around concrete. I belonged to Laborer's Local 309 in Rock Island, Illinois, enjoyed the work generally and was/am very proud of some of the projects I helped build:

* Cordova Nuclear Plant
* 3-M Plant in the Cordova Industrial Park
* Davenport Library
* I-74 By -Pass
* Locust Street Improvement
* Largest Aluminum Rolling Mill in the world (addition) at ALCOA
* And several lesser jobs

About this time, in 1970, I became acquainted with a young woman who was to become my wife and who still calls me her husband. And this is Shirley Ann (Ehlers) Conger.

Shirley's family, parents Bernice and Emil and two Brothers and two sisters, are small farmers from northeast of Wyoming, Iowa. She went to the schools in the area; Country School, Monmouth and Wyoming. One of her sisters, Donna, married Ronald Conger, my brother, thus was acquaintance of Gene and Shirley made.

So having made acquaintance, Shirley and I were quietly married in the Methodist Parsonage in Moulton, Iowa on June 17, 1971 and just as quietly celebrated the event with my brother John and his wife and my parents in the lengthening shadows of my father's Troy's front yard, next to "Banty" Sales' home.

In a couple of years, our family of three, Gene, Shirley, and Brian, saw an addition, the first of Shirley's and Gene's four children, Naomi Ann.

And about every two years (for six years) another child was added until we had 5 kids (Brian, 4 Oct 1966; Naomi Ann, 5 Sep 1973; Daniel Eugene, 14 Aug 1976; Samuel Dean, 14 Sep 1978; Sarah Amy, 7 Mar 1981), a dog or two, some cats and a cockatoo bird.

This all happened in Exline, Iowa and the kids went to church at the "Christian Church" where everyone is pretty nice. The kids went to grade school in Cincinnati, Iowa and we lived in a double wide "trailer" in the north east part of Exline.

When we set up our domicile there in Exline, I went to work on construction projects in the area and sandwiched between them, I worked at Iowa Steel & Wire where we set up the "Wire" plant, later "Penn Dixie".

I was pretty slim in those younger days but cake at my mother's and lots of fried fish and morel mushrooms have collected their toll.

My last construction job was Reed Construction out of Kirksville, Missouri which built the Young Radiator Company plant here in Centerville, Iowa. I worked building the plant and was "laid off" just before they were completely done.

Since I was contemplating a move from construction to manufacturing, I beat it over to the local community college in Ottumwa and using the "G.I. Bill" financing, took some refresher courses on drafting, shop math and machining out at the airport. I ran into Larry Reed and Terry King there (later Young Radiator Co. employees) and we went to school together for awhile until Young's responded to my resume and called me for possible employment in the early summer of 1975. Larry & Terry came to Young's after they completed the course.

I started employment with Young Radiator Co. on June 2nd, 1975. Some maintenance people were in place when I went there in the first production group of 11 people. Our 11 people drew clock numbers and I drew number 27 (as I said, there were some maintenance employees there when we got there).

We received some training in soldering and more shop math and drawing at the same time we started making radiators. The back doors were still not completely installed when we shipped our first radiators (destined for forklifts some where, I think).

Soon after the start-up phase, I was asked if I would be interested in the job of a Quality Control Manager and I accepted, of course.

We produced radiators for just about everybody in the country that used radiators, except the automotive industry. We served markets in industrial, mining, agricultural, military, construction, oil, transportation (especially railroads) and just about everything - anything that used diesel or natural gas engines and of all sizes and descriptions. Our sister plant in Matoon, Illinois manufactured the large stuff, and made and shipped one radiator (in sections, of course) via rail and boat to a gold mine in South Africa. It took up seven flatcars to load/transport it to port of embarkation.

Sometiems we made "Motor Coach" radiators with drawn 1/8" steel tanks, two radiators per installation, which were placed in buses (like Greyhound).

We received a Quality Excellence award from FMC Corp. of San Jose, California, awarded to the Centerville Plant. There were two other awards, very similar, Targets For Excellence Award by General Motors Electro Motive Division of La Grange, Illinois and the Department Of Defense Blue Ribbon Award.

I was called, Ernie, at the Young Radiator Company.

Young Radiator Company was sold to Motive Power Industries which in turn merged with Westinghouse Airbrake Company and in the reorganization of the company, the Centerville plant (with their product line) are being phased out. Since I am retirement age, I have taken the early retirement package and have retired, effective 1 Apr 2000). I'll lay around this summer doing some put-off chores and familiarize myself with this new life then start looking for something to occupy my time this fall. Not sure what the wife is planning but I imagine it would have something to do with housewiving and relaxing at every chance? And now it's getting close to time to say "OK kids, its all yours, just let the Grand kids come over and play every now and then" ... after all, the kids are what its all about, isn't it?
(Written by Ernest Eugene "Gene" Conger, 2001)

Ernest married Shirley Ann EHLERS, daughter of Emil EHLERS and Bernice HANSEN, on 17 Jun 1971 in Moulton, Appanoose Co., IA. Shirley was born on 17 Feb 1944 in Maquoketa, Jackson Co., IA.

General Notes:
Shirley Ann Ehlers

PARENTS: Emil Ehlers and Bernice Hansen

NAME-CONFLICT: Eichlers in CFA II, p. 92; Eihlers, elsewhere. Corrected to Shirley Ann Ehlers on the website of Gene Conger.

7002 M i. Brian EHLERS was born on 4 Oct 1966 in Maquoketa, Jackson Co., IA.

General Notes:
Brian Ehlers

RELATIONSHIP: Brian Ehlers is the stepson of Ernest Eugene Conger.

EDUCATION: Graduate of Midland High School, Wyoming, IA

+ 7003 F ii. Naomi Ann CONGER was born on 5 Sep 1973 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

7004 M iii. Daniel Eugene CONGER was born on 14 Aug 1976 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Daniel Eugene Conger

PARENTS: Ernest Eugene Conger and Shirley Ann Ehlers

BIRTH: 14 Aug 1976 at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital on Main Street, Centerville, IA

EDUCATION: Attended Lakeview in Centerville, IA Also attended school in Cincinnati, IA. Graduated from Centerville High School, Centerville, IA in 1993.

+ 7005 M iv. Samuel Dean CONGER was born on 14 Sep 1978 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 7006 F v. Sarah Amy CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1981 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

5177. Ronald Truman CONGER was born on 18 Sep 1938 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 13 Mar 2002 in St. Louis, , MO at age 63, and was buried in Mar 2002 in Oxford Junction, Jones Co., IA, Oxford Junction Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ronald Truman Conger

PARENTS: Troy Eugene Conger and Pansy Rosalie Seals

DIVORCE: The marriage of Ronald Truman Conger and Marjorie Dudley ended in divorce in 1965.

RELATIONSHIP: Brothers, Ernest Eugene and Ronald Truman Conger were married to sisters, Shirley Ann and Donna Marie Ehlers, respectively.

CEMETERY: Oxford Junction Cemetery, Oxford Junction, IA

RESIDENCES: Missouri

Ronald next married Donna Marie EHLERS, daughter of Emil EHLERS and Bernice HANSEN, on 24 Jun 1967. Donna was born on 31 Oct 1942 in Jackson Co., IA.

General Notes:
Donna Marie Ehlers

ERROR-NAME: Her surname has been listed as, Eichlers. This is an error. It should be Ehlers. [REH]

7011 F i. Teresa Renee CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1968 in Maquoketa, Jackson Co., IA.

7012 M ii. Damon Emerson CONGER was born on 21 Sep 1970 in Maquoketa, Jackson Co., IA.

7013 M iii. Todd Owen CONGER was born on 7 Aug 1972 in Maquoketa, Jackson Co., IA.

7014 F iv. Darcy Dawn CONGER was born on 8 Apr 1977 in Maquoketa, Jackson Co., IA.

General Notes:
Floyd Francis Conger

PARENTS: Troy Eugene Conger and Pansy Rosalie Seals

DIVORCE: The marriage of Floyd Francis and Marlys Conger ended in divorce.

RESIDENCES: Oregon

7015 M i. Shane CONGER was born on 18 Jan 1960 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Janice Maybelle Conger

PARENTS: Troy Eugene Conger and Pansy Rosalie Seals

NAME-CONFLICT: Janice Breese?

RESIDENCES: Centerville, IA

Janice married Curtis Ronald SINES, son of Allen SINES and Myrtle STEWART, on 10 May 1958. Curtis was born on 3 Mar 1933 in Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Curtis Ronald Sines

PARENTS: Allen Sines and Myrtle Stewart

DIVORCE: The marriage of Curtis Sines and Janice Maybelle Conger ended in divorce.

7016 M i. Ronald Gregory SINES was born on 31 Jul 1958 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

7017 M ii. Jeffrey Curtis SINES was born on 10 Apr 1964 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA.

7018 M iii. James Allen SINES was born on 24 Feb 1968 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA.

Janice next married Richard BAILEY on 30 May 1969 in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO. Richard was born in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA.

General Notes:
Richard Bailey

SPOUSE: Richard Bailey was the 2nd spouse of Janice Conger.

General Notes:
John Edgar Conger

PARENTS: Troy Eugene Conger and Pansy Rosalie Seals

DIVORCE: The marriage of John Edgar and Roxene Conger ended in divorce in 1979.

RESIDENCES: Missouri

7019 F i. Dana Christin CONGER was born on 23 Sep 1962 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO.

7020 M ii. John Christopher CONGER was born on 23 Feb 1965 in Davenport, Scott Co., IA.

7021 M iii. Clifford Owen CONGER was born on 19 Aug 1976 in Davenport, Scott Co., IA.

5186. Bessie Lenore HOFF was born on 26 May 1891 in Washington Co., OH and died on 27 Nov 1965 in Yankeeburg, Washington Co., OH at age 74.

Bessie married Luther Bennet HAYNES, son of Charles Thomas HAYNES and Hannah Ellen RITCHIE, on 15 Oct 1910 in Reno, Washington Co., OH. Luther was born on 21 Feb 1889 in Washington Co., OH and died on 24 Oct 1959 in Yankeeburg, Washington Co., OH at age 70.

General Notes:
Luther Bennet Haynes

NAME-CONFLICT: Also listed as Hayes in CFA II, p. 337. Haynes in CFA II, p. 330

+ 7022 F i. Virginia Arletta HAYNES was born on 12 Oct 1914 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH and died in Jun 1976 in Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA at age 61.

+ 7023 M ii. Ormond Lee HAYNES Dr. was born on 23 Aug 1916 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH.

+ 7024 F iii. Helen Hannah HAYNES was born on 11 Dec 1924 in Yankeeburg, Washington Co., OH.

General Notes:
Dennis Ramsay Conger

Problem: Was his name, Dennis Ramsay or Ramsey Dennis? Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Ramsey Dennis Conger and stated that he was connected with the Chicago Tribune in Washington, DC.

OCCUPATION: Worked for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company

RESIDENCES: 745 Weir St.; Manassas, VA

Dennis married May Marie COFFMAN, daughter of Ernest Franklin COFFMAN and Lou HAMMER, on 8 Aug 1933 in Edinburg, Shenandoah Co., VA. May was born on 5 Jun 1908 in Edinburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.

7029 M i. Dennis Ramsay CONGER was born on 7 May 1935 in Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA.

5189. Clement Ellis CONGER was born on 15 Oct 1912 in Rockingham, Rockingham Co., VA and died on 11 Jan 2004 in Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL at age 91.

General Notes:
Clement Ellis Conger

RESIDENCES: 320 Mansion Dr.; Alexandria, VA 22302

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Deputy Chief of Protocol for 8 years; Chairman, Special Fine Arts Committee, Department of State; Curator of the White House

BIOGRAPHY:
Clement Ellis Conger was written up in "The Sunday Courier and Press," of Evansville, IN on 1 Mar 1970 by Dorothy McCardle, as follows:

Together President and Mrs. Nixon twisted the arm of Clement E. Conger to pursuade him to take on a White House Americana Project comparable to the one he heads at the State Department.

Conger had three other job offers. A top U.S. Museum was trying to draft him. The Bicentennial Commission wanted him as a commissioner. The Secretary of State dangled an ambassadorship.

Conger, who now relinquishes his job as Deputy Chief of Protocol, finally decided to accede to the President and Mrs. Nixon's wishes for two reasons:

"The challenge at the White House is terrifc," says Conger, "I shall do my best."

His second reason is that the White House job leaves him time to continue with the State Department Americana Project ... his first love.

Clem Conger has won a world-wide reputation as a antiques sleuth. He has tracked down more china, silver, paintings and furnishings from America's beginnings than most men ever see in a lifetime. And he is determined to get the best of America's cultural heritage for the two spots in Washington where it will be displayed in an international showcase -- the White House and the State Department.

He won't discuss just what he will do at the White House. It has been learned from other sources that a top reason he was asked to move his talents there is because of wear and tear on the public rooms by the hundreds of tourists who go though them daily and scores of guests entertained there nightly.

Conger is expected to stockpile a substitue collection of Americana at the White House which will be as historic as anything that has to be replaced or repaired.

The idea got started last November when President Nixon attended the Governor's Conference at the State Department. For the first time, the president took in the full significance of what Conger and his special fine arts committee have done to give an authentic historic setting to the rooms in which the Secretary of State entertains the heads of foreign governments. The President was astounded as he inspected various items of the five million dollar collection of American antiques on view in the State Department's hospitality suite.

"This is one of the most important projects of its kind in the American government," the President told Conger. Then he addd, "Clem, could you help us over at the White House?" Conger did not take this at face value until he was summoned for a talk with the First Lady.

When he spoke of other job offers, he was assured that he was much too valuable at the State Department and could be, too, at the White House, for him to leave. He did not want to leave anyway.

An antique desk, designed and used by Thomas Jefferson, illustrates the fast action and sleuthing ability of Conger. He heard about the desk at a party in the Thomas Jefferson Room at the State Department. He didn't let one day go by before he headed for Philadelphia, where the desk was in private hands. He interviewed George Holcombe Parsons, a wealthy Philadelphian, who told him he planned to give the desk to a museum in Philadelphia. Conger talked him out of it. He gave Parsons statistics of the number of presidents, prime ministers, kings and queens who would see that desk if it was at the State Department.

That's where the desk is right now, on loan, it may be given later as a permanent fixture. The top of the desk lifts up into an architect's drafting board. Jefferson designed it this way because he liked to stand up when he wrote. The "great penman" of his day drafted the Declaration of Independence on this desk.

Conger's ability has been listed as "having a practiced eye, a discriminating taste, and an appreciation for excellence -- things found in a rug merchant, a horse trader and a Florentie aristocrat -- rolled into one.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY: Clement Ellis Conger 1912-
Clement Conger was born and raised in Rockingham County, VA and joined the White House state in the 1930's and by 1941 was an Electrician in the White House. He served in the US Army in WWII and after the war served as a Foreign Service Officer in the State Department. By the 1960's he had advanced to the position of Curator of the Diplomatic Reception Room of the State Department. His work caught the eye of Mrs. Richard (Pat) Nixon, wife of President Nixon, in 1970 and she asked Clement to be the White House Curator. He diplomatically accepted, but only on a half-time basis, retaining his position in the State Dept.

Clement's speciality was locating pieces of furniture that once were in the White House or State Dept. and getting people to donate them to the federal government for display in the White House or elsewhere. Clement continued in his role as White House Curator until 1986 when Mrs. Ronald (Nancy) Reagan, wife of President Reagan, had him fired for not showing "proper deference" to her. Clement was only one of perhaps 10 persons around the White House that Mrs. Reagan had fired for the same "offense" in the 1983-1991 period.

One story told was when Michail and Riasa Gorbachov visited Washington, DC in 1987, Riasa requested a tour of the White House. Nancy Reagan and the new Assistant White House Curator hosted the tour. Riasa Gorbahov asked a lot of questions about the White House and it's furnishings. Mrs. Reagan couldn't answer half of the questions and the new Asst. Curator didn't do much better. The snide comment made by some State Department officials was that if Clement Conger were on the tour he could have answered all of the questions off the top of his head.

Clement Conger retire from the State Department in the early 1990's and went to work as a Consultant for Sothby's Auction House in New York City.

Clement was an active subscriber to the "Conger Confab" newsletter and resided in Arlington, VA.
(Source: Written by Robert Guilinger, 7 May 1998)

RESEARCHER: Clement Ellis Conger corresponded with Charles Leslie Conger about his study of the Conger family. Clement Conger lived in the Washington, DC area. It was Clement who arranged the donation of the Charles Leslie Conger's papers to the Rare Book Room of the Library of Congress. Many articles about the career of Clement Ellis Conger appear in both volumes of "Conger Family of America" and in issue of the "Conger Confab."

OBITUARY: Curator Clement E. Conger Dies at 91; Beautified Nation's Diplomatic Spaces, By Adam Bernstein, Washington Post Staff Writer, Monday, January 12, 2004; Page B04

Clement E. Conger, 91, the State Department curator who transformed the "motel modern" look of its diplomatic reception rooms into a showcase for early American craftsmanship, died Jan. 11 at a hospital in Delray Beach, Fla. He had pneumonia.

Mr. Conger's career, which married the worlds of diplomacy, politics and fine arts, was chronicled extensively in print. Seemingly every Chippendale table, every Gilbert Stuart portrait, every Duncan Phyfe cabinet he obtained became cause for a story.

He raised millions of dollars to refurnish State Department rooms for visiting dignitaries and then did the same at the White House and Blair House, the presidential guesthouse.

Although Mr. Conger was long enamored of antiques and fine art, he was a bit of an anomaly in his high-profile job.

A tall, chatty, energetic Shenandoah Valley native with roots in Colonial Virginia, he held no college degree in decorative arts, never worked in a museum and had no scholarly record.

His entry into curating, in the early 1960s, was largely accidental. He was at the State Department helping coordinate visits by foreign officials when the wife of Secretary of State Christian A. Herter approached him worriedly about additions that had been made to the State Department building. She was distressed to see the new hospitality suite looking so sterile. According to Mr. Conger, she "burst into tears," knowing that she soon had to entertain the Queen of Greece there.

He fixed the problem with three borrowed French paintings and then got to work forming a committee of wealthy citizens with a healthy interest in history and antiques.

He sent letters nationwide explaining the benefits of lending beautiful objects to the State Department: "national pride, family pride and tax deductibility."

On weekends, he visited auction houses and private estates for vintage Americana while working full time during the week as an assistant to top arms-control officials.

Over the years, he overhauled more than 15 main reception rooms as well as the Treaty Room suite and the offices of the secretary and deputy secretary of state.

The furnishings are now valued at more than $100 million, said Pat Heflin, his former assistant.

The Nixons admired his work and invited him to be the White House curator. Curating became his main job, and he divided his time between the executive mansion and the State Department.

He raised millions to renovate much of the White House, including the Red, Green and Blue rooms.

In 1986, first lady Nancy Reagan reportedly dismissed Mr. Conger because of artistic differences and replaced him with a Reagan friend, White House chief usher Rex Scouten.

Mr. Conger retired from the State Department in 1992 and then spent two years doing consulting work at Christie's auction house.

Clement Ellis Conger was born in Harrisonburg, Va., where his father was a doctor. He was a graduate of Strayer College and attended George Washington University.

Early on, he worked in Washington as an office manager and correspondent for the Chicago Tribune and office manager for U.S. Rubber Co.

During World War II, he served in the Army and became assistant secretary for the United States and British combined chiefs of staff.

He joined the State Department after the war and became deputy chief of protocol in the late 1950s. He helped oversee visits by foreign officials, among them the shah of Iran, Soviet Premier Nikita S. Khrushchev, French President Charles de Gaulle and Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

Although he began curatorial work as a volunteer, he attacked the job with vigor. He earned the nickname "the Grand Acquisitor" for his singular pursuit of certain objects.

At a State Department party, he heard about a man in Philadelphia selling a desk once used by Thomas Jefferson. He rushed that day to meet the owner and dissuaded him from selling the desk to a museum. Giving it to the State Department, he explained, would mean that it would be seen by presidents, prime ministers, kings and queens.

The job also had its foibles.

"Marshall Field V's wife didn't like antiques," he said in 1972, referring to the Chicago newspaper publisher. "But he couldn't stop collecting them, so he lent them to us. But a funny thing happened. He changed wives, and his new wife just loves antiques. So the other week, all the antiques he had lent us went to their home."

Mr. Conger, a member of the Senior Executive Service, was a recipient of the State Department's Distinguished Service Award and the Distinguished Service Medal.

In 1992, Winterthur, the Delaware-based museum of American decorative arts, gave him the Henry Francis DuPont Award for distinguished contribution to the American arts.

He was a former chairman of the Virginia Trust for Historic Preservation and a former vestryman and senior warden at Episcopal Christ Church in Alexandria.

A longtime Alexandria resident, he lived briefly in Arlington before moving to Delray Beach in 2002.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Lianne Hopkins Conger of Delray Beach; three children, William Conger of Maurertown, Va., Jay Conger of Manhattan Beach, Calif., and Shelley Conger of Sherman Oaks, Calif.; and two grandchildren.
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Clement married Lianne Birch HOPKINS, daughter of John Jay HOPKINS and Ruth SMITH, on 29 May 1948 in Washington, DC. Lianne was born on 6 Sep 1918 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA and died on 23 Jun 2004 in Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL at age 85.

General Notes:
Lianne Birch Hopkins

FATHER: Her father was the founder and Chairman of the Board of General Dynamics Corp. the military contractor.

OCCUPATION: President and Chairman of the Board of General Dynamics Corp.
[Note: Is this statement true? REH]

RESIDENCES: As of Jan 2004, Delray Beach, FL

BIOGRAPHY: APPRECIATION: Clement Conger, Furnishing History, By Patricia Dane Rogers, Special to The Washington Post, Thursday, January 15, 2004; Page H01

A visit to Clement Conger's Georgian-style home on Alexandria's Mansion Drive revealed a lot about the man who led a lifelong crusade to elevate the Diplomatic Reception Rooms at the State Department, the White House and Blair House to a level of elegance and authenticity that would do them proud.

"After all," he told me in a 1975 interview for Architectural Digest, "kings, queens and prime ministers should see something beside planes and airports when they come to Washington."

His own formal living room -- Oriental rug, grand piano crowded with photographs and invitations, a tall Chippendale-style tea table and a leggy blue damask camel-back sofa -- clearly reflected the period look this purist sought for those grander venues: porcelain owned by the Washingtons and Mr. Jefferson (as Conger inevitably referred to him); silver made by Paul Revere; chairs once owned by Francis Scott Key. All were pieces that bespoke grace, beauty and the nation's history.

His own home also held a clue to his enduring disapproval when history was ignored, such as the wall-to-wall carpet installed in the private quarters of the White House during the Reagan years. The yellow Oval Room on the second floor, he said, was "an extremely beautiful room," decorated by Jacqueline Kennedy with fine French antiques, which the Nixons augmented with "even finer furnishings" appropriate to the Federal era.

"Mrs. Reagan and her decorator, Ted Graber -- who knew nothing about American period houses -- turned the Yellow Room and most of the second floor into 'California rooms,' " Conger wrote to me in 1992. "They replaced many antiques with 20th-century overstuffed sofas, which are not correct for the room, and, as everybody knows, are too low and hard to get out of."

Conger, who died Sunday in Florida at age 91, began his work to transform the State Department's motel-modern Diplomatic Reception Rooms during the Kennedy administration, and served as curator there until 1992. His work drew the attention of the Nixons, who tapped him to add the White House curatorship to his duties in 1970. He served in that capacity until 1986, when the Reagans replaced him, rather unceremoniously, with chief usher Rex Scouten. From 1970 to 1992, he was also curator of Blair House, the president's guest house, and worked with then-chief of protocol Selwa "Lucky" Roosevelt to totally refurbish it.

Once dubbed the "Grand Acquisitor" by the Wall Street Journal, Conger was legendary for his ability to ferret out, bargain for and solicit museum-quality 18th- and early-19th-century cabinetry, porcelain, rugs, paintings and silver that now adorn the Diplomatic Reception Rooms as well as the offices of the Secretary of State -- a collection of nearly 5,000 pieces currently valued at more than $100 million.

His work also gave him a unique perch from which to watch the parade of first families who made their home in the White House. "I probably have more of a bird's-eye view of what can happen with changes of administration than anyone," he said in an interview with me seven years after he'd left the White House.

He particularly admired Pat Nixon, "who really completed what Mrs. Kennedy started at the White House in the public rooms as well as the private quarters." According to Conger, he and the first lady shared a fondness for coconut cake with lemon filling as well as fine antiques. "She would give a birthday lunch for me and I would give one for her and we always had this cake."

He recalled how his work at the State Department first caught her husband's eye. "President Nixon had seen what I had done there," he said in one of our many conversations over the years. "One day, I bumped into him in the lobby and he said, 'Would you take Pat up to the eighth floor and show her the Diplomatic Reception Rooms?' Then he joined us and we went through in a flash and the president turned to her and said 'What did I tell you? This place looks better than the White House.' And that's how I got to shuttle back and forth between the White House and the State Department for the next 16 years."

He admired the Fords and Carters as well and had high praise for the senior Bushes. "They and their decorator, Mark Hampton, returned some of the antiques the Reagans had banished."

The arrival of the Clintons -- and more specifically their cat Socks -- gave him cause for concern, which he expressed when I interviewed him about changes they might make to the White House. "Tell me," he asked, "does Chelsea's cat have claws? It does? Uh-oh. Amy Carter's cat scratched the legs of tables and chairs upstairs and down . . . . The danger that Chelsea's cat could do to chairs and settees worth tens and in some cases hundreds of thousands of dollars is irretrievable."

At State, his office was modest and crowded, filled with rolled-up rugs, tall case clocks, Pembroke tables and "always piles and piles of papers," said Gail F. Serfaty, Conger's longtime deputy curator and, as director of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms and curator of Blair House since '95, his successor. He had no formal training in antiques; in fact, he once described himself as an "advanced amateur." But he lectured coast to coast, brought in specialists and worked with classically inclined architects such as Edward Vason Jones of Albany, Ga., and Allan Greenberg of Washington, to create historically correct settings, especially at State, for the furnishings he acquired.

"He was a perfectionist. The extraordinary thing was not only his enthusiasm but his sense that it was possible to do the impossible," said Serfaty. "The State Department rooms were ugly and sterile, but he had the self-confidence to make things happen. He never claimed to be an expert himself, but he went to experts like Berry Tracy, curator of American Decorative Arts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, great dealers like Harold Sack and great collectors. His optimism was extraordinary. He was able to bring out in people a sense of national pride." One of his greatest coups, she said, was "to acquire the Gilbert Stuart portrait of John Jay at auction and, of course, the Treaty of Paris desk, the desk on which the final Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783, ending the American Revolution."

In the early years, Serfaty, Conger and Pat Heflin -- then his personal secretary and now manager of development under Serfaty -- spent most weekends working on the State Department Americana project.

"He could be intimidating," Heflin recalls. "He had been a court stenographer, took impeccable shorthand, and he'd come out of meetings and dictate without a pause. He also had this old rat-a-tat-tat manual typewriter, and he'd always be banging out drafts."

On many of those weekends, said Serfaty, "we would also have small luncheons for people with great collections and he would ask them what they thought the rooms needed." He reasoned correctly, she says, "that most collectors overcollect, so he often tapped into their patriotic and family pride and they were thrilled to give. What I respected most," she said, "was his own love for the project. At State, all the furnishings were loaned or donated." He was proud that the rooms were open to the public, and that they hadn't cost taxpayers a cent.

As a fellow resident of Alexandria, I sometimes ran into Conger in less than formal circumstances. At the neighborhood Safeway one day a few years back, I noticed he was limping; he told me that too many years of walking on marble floors at State and the White House had hurt his feet. Another time, I was surprised to realize that the tall, somehow familiar man climbing out of the swimming pool at the Army Navy Country Club was none other than Conger; I had never seen him in anything but a dark blue suit and striped tie.

In a conversation after his death this week, Serfaty said she and Conger had stayed in touch. "We had a long chat on Christmas Eve," she said. He was planning to attend the "Becoming a Nation: Americana From the Diplomatic Reception Rooms," the traveling exhibit she organized and that is now in Palm Beach. "But then we learned that he had developed pneumonia and realized he wasn't going to make it. He always considered us a team," she said. "We were family."
(Source: c 2004 The Washington Post Company)

OBITUARY: Lianne Conger - Board Member
Lianne Conger, 85, a former board member of the Northern Virginia Cancer Society, died of respirator failure June 23 [2004] at a health care facility in Delray Beach, Fla.

Mrs. Conger had been married 55 years to Clement E. Conger, a former State Department and White House curator. He died in January.

The Congers were longtime Alexandria [VA] residents and lived briefly in Arlington before moving to Delray Beach in 2002.

Mrs. Conger was born Lianne Birch Hopkins in Los Angeles. She was the daughter of the founder and board chairman of General Dynamics Corp., the military contractor.

She was a graduate of George Washington University and settled in the Washington area in the 1940s.

Her memberships included the Sulgrave Club and the Junior League. She was a former vice regent of Kenmore, a[n] historic estate in Fredericksburg. She did volunteer work with Planned Parenthood.

Survivors include three children, William Conger of Maurertown, Va., Jay Conger of Manhattan Beach, Calif., and Shelley Conger of Sherman Oaks, Calif.; and two grandchildren.
(Source: The Washington Post, Thurs. 8 Jul 2004 - furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

General Notes:
William Ramsey Conger

EDUCATION: B.A. degree and M.A. degree in History and Political Theory from University of Richmond, Richmond, VA

OCCUPATION: writer; ex-legislative aide; ex-law clerk; political advisor

REFERENCE: CFA II, p. 235

RESIDENCES: As of Jan 2004, Maurertown, VA

7032 M ii. Jay Alden CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1952 in Alexandria, Fairfax Co., VA.

General Notes:
Jay Alden Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Jan 2004, Manhattan Beach, CA

7033 F iii. Shelley Louise CONGER was born on 6 Jan 1954 in Alexandria, Fairfax Co., VA.

General Notes:
Shelley Louise Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 2004, Shelley Conger of Sherman Oaks, CA

General Notes:
Dallas Lane Guilinger

EDUCATION: Graduated in 1934 from South High School, Youngstown, Mahoning Co.,
OH

OCCUPATION: Employed by Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. as a Pipefitter from 1936 -
1977, in the Youngstown area

RESIDENCES: 1914-1918, Reno, Washington Co., OH; Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH
from 1918 - present (1996)

Dallas married Margaret Susan WEIMER, daughter of Harvey WEIMER and Zetta Elizabeth COLEMAN, on 3 Nov 1940 in Mahoning Co., OH. Margaret was born on 27 Jan 1917 in Girard, Trumbull Co., OH.

+ 7034 F i. Zetta Mae GUILINGER was born on 15 Mar 1946 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

5196. Wanda GUILINGER was born on 3 Jul 1916 in Marietta Twp., Washington Co., OH and died in Aug 1980 in Ohio at age 64.

General Notes:
Wanda Guilinger

EDUCATION: Graduated in 1934 from South High School, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH

General Notes:
Robert Ralph Guilinger

PARENTS: Ralph Evan Guilinger and Viola Marie Mentges

AKA: Bob

BIRTH: Robert Ralph Guilinger was born on 22 Dec 1928 at the Southside Hospital in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

EDUCATION: 1947 Graduated of South High School, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; (Member of the National Honor Society); 1950 Graduate of Ohio State University with a B.S. degree in Geology.

MILITARY: U.S. Air Force, 29 Dec 1950 - 11 Feb 1954. Worked as a Military Photographer and also did Photo Lab work, developing and printing and enlarging military photos.

MARRIAGE: Bob Guilinger and Josephine Serpe met in January 1951 at a dance for Catholic Young People, held in Denver, CO. They were married on 21 Jun 1951 at St. James Catholic Church, Denver, CO.

OCCUPATION: As of 1995 he had been a practicing Economic Geologist in Mineral Deposits for 45 years. As of July 1995 he was employed by a Marketing Consulting firm in Golden, CO as a Geologic Associate.

RESEARCHER: He was interested in the Atkinson and Conger families of Monroe Co., OH. He shared his data with the researcher, Richard E. Henthorn, over a period of many years. They were still in touch via phone and snail mail as of August 2014.

RESIDENCES: As of 1 Sep 1995, moved to a senior citizens community, 14373 E. Marina Drive; Aurora, CO 80014.

Robert married Josephine Mafalda SERPE, daughter of Hector H. SERPE and Estelle (NMI) DOMENICO, on 21 Jun 1951 in Denver, Denver Co., CO. Josephine was born on 10 Nov 1924 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

General Notes:
Josephine Mafalda Serpe

PARENTS: Hector H. Serpe and Estelle (NMI) Domenico

EDUCATION:
1942 graduate of Mount St. Scholastica Academy, Canon City, Fremont Co., CO Attended the University of Denver, Denver, CO

OCCUPATION: Comptometer operator, May Company, Denver, CO from 1945-1951

+ 7037 M i. James Robert GUILINGER was born on 6 Apr 1952 in Birkenhead, Chesire, England.

+ 7038 M ii. David Ralph GUILINGER was born on 13 Aug 1957 in Craig, Moffat Co., CO.

7039 F iii. Ann Elizabeth GUILINGER was born on 30 Jun 1960 in Riverton, Fremont Co., WY, died on 1 Jul 1960 in Riverton, Fremont Co., WY, and was buried in Jul 1960 in Riverton, Fremont Co., WY, Riverton Cemetery.

5200. Margaret Mary GUILINGER was born on 14 Feb 1931 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH, died on 9 Aug 1996 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH at age 65, and was buried on 12 Aug 1996 in Lowellville, Mahoning Co., OH, St. John's Cemetery.

General Notes:
Margaret Mary Guilinger

EDUCATION: 1949 graduate of South High School, Youngstown, OH (member of the National Honor Society); Attended Youngstown State University at Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

OCCUPATION: Co-owner, with her husband, of Mahoning Trumball Title Co. from 1964-1996.

RESIDENCES: 597 Fifth Street; Struthers, OH 44471 from 1964 to date of death 9 August 1996.

OBITUARY: Margaret Mary Evanson, 65
STRUTHERS, [OH] -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church for Mrs. Margaret Mary Evanson, 65, of 597 Fifth St., who died Friday at the emergency room of St. Elizabeth Medical Center after suffering a heart attack at home.

Mrs. Evanson was born Feb. 14, 1931, in Youngstown, [OH], a daughter of Ralph and Viola Mentges Guilinger. She moved to Struthers, [OH] in 1957.

She was the president and co-owner, with her husband, of Mahoning-Trumbull Title Information. She retired Feb. 1 after working there for 32 years. She formerly was the activities director at Westwood Rehabilitation Center.

She was a member of the church, the Struthers Business Association, the Struthers Historical Society and the Friends of the Struthers Library. She was a former Camp Fire leader and a volunteer with Hospice of the Valley.

She was a 1949 graduate of South High School and had attended Youngstown State University, where she was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

Besides her husband, Stephen, whom she married May 18, 1957, she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Peg Speirs of Struthers; two sons, Michael and Stephen Jr., both of Struthers; a brother, Robert Guilinger of Denver; and three grandchildren.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to Hospice of the Valley or the American Diabetes Association.
(Source: "The Vindicator," Youngstown, OH, 10 Aug 1996 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

SS Death Index: Margaret Evanson; b. 14 Feb 1931; issued: OH; d. 9 Aug 1996;
last place of residence: Struthers, OH; zipcode: 44471; SSN: 300-26-7113

Margaret married Stephen (NMI) EVANSON, son of Michael EVANKOVICH and Julia VLOSICH, on 18 May 1957 in Struthers, Mahoning Co., OH. Stephen was born on 25 Dec 1925 in Struthers, Mahoning Co., OH.

General Notes:
Stephen (NMI) Evanson

AKA: Steve

MILITARY: Served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, 18 Feb 1944 to 16 May 1946

MARRIAGE: Stephen Evanson and Margaret Mary Guilinger were married on 18 May 1957 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Struthers, Mahoning Co., OH.

AKA: The family name was formerly spelled, Evankovich. The name was legally changed to Evanson on 13 May 1966. All three of the children of Stephen Evanson have the surname, Evankovich, on their birth certificates.

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1996, 597 Fifth Street; Struthers, OH 44471

+ 7040 M i. Michael Ralph EVANSON was born on 26 Feb 1958 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

7041 F ii. Peg (NMI) EVANSON was born on 30 Jan 1959 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

General Notes:
Peg (NMI) Evanson

AKA: The family name was formerly spelled, Evankovich. The name was legally changed to Evanson on 13 May 1966. All three of the children of Stephen Evanson have the surname, Evankovich, on their birth certificates.

EDUCATION: 1977 graduate of Struther High School, Struthers, Mahnoning Co., OH; BA Degree (Drawing and Painting) in 1981 from Hiram College, Hiram, OH; Arts Certification in 1985 from Westminster College, Westminster, PA; Arts Certification (K-12 Permanent) in 1995 from Westminster College, Westminster, PA; MA Degree (Art Education) in 1991 from Miami University, Oxford, OH; Ph.D. Candidate in Art Education at Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, enrolled in the Fall of 1995, anticipated completion in Spring of 1998.

BIRTH-AKA: She was named, Margaret Mary Evankovich at birth. She officially or legally changed her name to Peg (NMI) Speirs on 1 Aug 1991.

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1996, Struthers, OH

Peg married Glen Ray SPEIRS, son of Forrest SPEIRS and Edna MILLER, on 22 Dec 1990 in Kensington, Columbiana Co., OH. Glen was born on 27 Oct 1952 in Springfield, Clark Co., OH.

General Notes:
Glen Ray Speirs

EDUCATION: 1970 graduate of Southern Local High School, Columbiana, OH; BFFA Degree (Painting) in 1974 from Miami University, Oxford, OH; MFA Degree (Sculpture) in 1992 from Miami University, Oxford, OH; Ph.D. candidate in Art Education at Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, enrolled in the Fall of 1996, anticipated completion, Spring 1999.

MARRIAGE: Glen Ray Speirs and Peg Evanson were married on 22 Dec 1990 at the home of Glen's parents in rural Columbiana Co., OH.

+ 7042 M iii. Stephen (NMI) EVANSON was born on 4 Jul 1961 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

5201. Lester Lee FOUST was born on 1 Mar 1921 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH, died on 1 Oct 1993 in Ravenna, Portage Co., OH at age 72, and was buried in Oct 1993 in Kent, Portage Co., OH, Standing Rock Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lester Lee Foust

MILITARY: Served in the U.S. Army during WWII

EDUCATION: Attended Duquesne University, Pittsburg, PA; Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

Lester married Marie Florence SENERCHIA on 14 Nov 1940 in Ravenna, Portage Co., OH. Marie was born on 14 Jan 1918 in Ravenna, Portage Co., OH.

General Notes:
Marie Florence Senerchia

EDUCATION: Graduated from Kent State University, Kent, OH with B.S. Degree, 1938

RESIDENCES: 1996, Stow, OH

+ 7043 M i. Jerry Lee FOUST was born on 2 Jun 1943 in New Castle, Lawrence Co., PA and died on 1 Apr 1996 in Middleburg Heights, Cuyahoga Co., OH at age 52.

7044 M ii. Jeffrey FOUST was born on 30 Apr 1947 in Ohio, died in Sep 1990 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA at age 43, and was buried in Sep 1990 in Kent, Portage Co., OH.

General Notes:
Jeffrey Foust

MILITARY: Served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam

EDUCATION: Attended Kent State University, Kent, OH (2 years); Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (1 year)

General Notes:
Clifford Conger Foust

MILITARY: Served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII

EDUCATION: Graduated from Kent State University, Kent, OH with B.S. Degree in 1950 and an M.S. Degree in 1952 in Physical Education.

OCCUPATION: High School Football Coach, Cleveland, OH area, 1953-1995

HONORS: Inducted in Hall of Fame, Columbus, OH as High School Football Coach, 1987

Clifford married Patricia Ruth MUELLER on 20 Jun 1953 in Ohio. Patricia was born on 14 Mar 1931 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

7046 M i. Michael Frederick FOUST was born on 16 Jan 1956 in Garfield Heights, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

General Notes:
Michael Frederick Foust

EDUCATION: Graduated from Harvard University, Cambridge, MA with B.A. and M.A. Degrees

Michael married Karen Lee TARASOFF on 10 Jul 1993. Karen was born on 1 Apr 1952.

+ 7047 F ii. Kimberley Beth FOUST was born on 28 Jun 1959 in Garfield Heights, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

7055 M i. Gerald Frederick NORRALL was born on 29 Sep 1935 and died on 4 Mar 1956 at age 20.

Iva next married Rudolph P. GRIEM. Rudolph was born on 7 Feb 1910 and died on 4 Mar 1956 at age 46.

7056 M i. Donald Allen GRIEM was born on 24 Nov 1938 and died on 5 Aug 1969 at age 30.

General Notes: RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1979, Mrs. Irvin (Helen Wright) Miller of Foster, NE.

Helen married Noel Elmer ANDERSON. Noel was born on 31 Mar 1918 and died on 7 Sep 1966 at age 48.

+ 7058 F i. Charlotte Irene ANDERSON was born on 12 Jun 1940 in North Platte, Lincoln Co., NE.

General Notes:
George Raymond Wright

MILITARY: U.S. Navy during WWII

OCCUPATION: worked in a lumber yard

George married Audrey SWARTWOOD, daughter of Marvin SWARTWOOD and Alice BEAVER,. Audrey was born on 4 Apr 1919.

7066 F i. Shirley WRIGHT was born on 2 Dec 1943 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE.

7067 F ii. Bonnetta WRIGHT was born on 21 Oct 1945 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE.

7068 M iii. Allen WRIGHT was born on 16 Mar 1947 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE.

7069 U iv. Terry WRIGHT was born on 26 Feb 1948 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE.

7070 U v. Delwyn WRIGHT was born on 10 Oct 1949 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE.

7071 F vi. Sandra WRIGHT was born on 21 Apr 1951 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE.

7072 F vii. Brenda WRIGHT was born on 11 Aug 1952 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE.

7073 M viii. Teddy Joe WRIGHT was born on 29 Sep 1953 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE and died in Mar 1956 at age 2.

7074 M ix. Dennis WRIGHT was born on 28 Sep 1956 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE.

7076 M ii. Sanford WRIGHT was born on 26 Oct in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE and died on 29 Jul 1974.

5222. Jack Hoover WRIGHT was born on 21 Jun 1928 in Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., NE and died on 22 Nov 1979 at age 51.

Mary married Keith CHRISTOFFERSON in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE. Keith was born on 27 Mar 1921 and died on 17 Nov 1965 at age 44.

7081 F i. Cora Ann CHRISTOFFERSON was born on 28 Jul 1951 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE.

General Notes:
Dale Madden

SPOUSE: Dale Madden, Jr. was the 2nd spouse of Mary Ann Wright.

RESIDENCES: 735 Cole Street; Gainsville, TX

5224. Harry Allen HALLIWELL was born on 11 Nov 1918 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE, died on 21 Feb 1972 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL at age 53, and was buried on 24 Feb 1972 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL, Hillsborough Cemetery.

General Notes:
Harry Allen Halliwell

DIVORCE: The marriage of Harry Allen Halliwell and Pamelia Edna Hogue ended in divorce on 8 Jul 1968 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL. He did not marry again.

MILITARY: Retired from the U.S. Army on 1 Apr 1965 at Birmingham, AL
Period of Service: US Army 7 Oct 1941 - 1 April 1965
Rank: Private thru Lt. Ccolonel

Combat duty: Phillipines, Okinawa, Japan, - WW II; Korea, - Korean War

Citation and Awards:
Good conduct medal; American Campaign; Asiastic Pacific Campaign Medal;
Phillipine Service Medal; Army of Occupation Japan; Army Reserve Medal,
Republic of Korea Presidential Citation; Korean Service Medal; United Nations
Medal; Army Commendation Medal (2); Bronze Star, National Defense Service
Medal; Alabama Certification of Appreciation

Places stationed:
Fort Crook, Omaha Nebraska; Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; Jefferson Barracks, St.
Louis, Missouri; Gawen Field, Boise, Idaho; OCS Miami Beach, FL; Aberdeen
Proving Grounds, Aberdeen, Maryland; Mac Dill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL;
Greenville Army Air Base, Greenville, South Carolina; Ft. Jackson, Columbia,
South Carolina; Camp Beale, CA; Camp Stoneman, CA; US Army Philippine Islands;
US Army Okinawa; US Army Japan; Fort Logan Denver, CO; Tennessee Military
District, Nashville, Tenn; Headquarters 3rd Army, Atlanta, GA; US Army Korea;
National War College Washington, DC; Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis,
Indiana; US Army Panama; Headquarters IV Army Corps Birmingham, AL
Retired: 1 April 1965; Tampa, Fl

RESIDENCES: After retirement from the military he settled in Tampa, FL

HOBBIES: Loved to go fishing; wrote poetry

OCCUPATION: Worked as a claims adjuster for Aetna Life Insurance until his death.

DEATH: 21 Feb 1972 at his home in Tampa, FL

CEMETERY: Hillsborough Memorial Gardens, Veterans Garden, Section 4, Lot 34B, Space 1 at Tampa, FL

Poems Written by Harry Allen Halliwell

"Odessa, Nebraska"

The merchants of our town
Are always on the climb,
And for their benefit
I give this little rhyme.

For coal and grocery needs
Patronize our local store
Low prices and good quality
Are established by Pat Moore.

Stop and chat with Cass!
But before you go,
Be sure the tank is filled
With Firechief Texaco.

If you, a shave or haircut
or wish advice so free,
Cnady, tobacco, or play some pool,
Come in and see Charlie.

For pump or irrigation work
To save your land from waste.
Economize with Conoco
And stop awhile with Case.

As for Blacksmith jobs,
Welding or regulating clocks,
Nothing is too large or too small
For repair by Hedger Fox.

At the railway station,
We find Mr. Rydberg there.
He will sell you a ticket
To Kearney or the world's fair.

Now don't forget the Friday night dances
Held down in the old town hall.
Also the thrilling games
Of twilight kitten ball.

Let's make our town a white spot
And overbridge the gap.
Let's make elaborate plans
To place Odessa on the map.

"A Soldier"

[Note: This poem, about a statue in their town they wanted to tear down for a road, was printed in the paper. As a result of this poem the statue stood and the road went around the statue.]

In the midst of our fair city
A stately monument rears
Its head above the crowd--
The memory of past years.
Fate rumors ill news bring,
Which bear cause to mark,
This statue must be moved,
To cemetery or to park.

'A great menace to traffic'
Many are quoted to say
'It's a hindrance to tourist,
Passing day by day'.

But to me it seems,
A sentinel at his beat.
Challenging each speeding traveler
Warning pedestrians on the street.

Here, let it stand forever!
Guardian of the way.
Until this beauty spot
Crumbles to ruin and decay.

"Another by Halliwell"

The Indians are gone,
So is the pioneer.
The homesteader passed away.
Dead is the forty-miner.

The longhorns have run their course.
They've disappeared with the buffalo.
Now, if you desire to glimpse old days,
Go see a wild west show.

No more are seen the cowboys.
Death took the gambling rover.
No longer the open saloon.
The six gun's bark is over.

The hitching rack is removed;
So is the livery stable.
The stage coach is no more,
Now news is carried by cable.

Friends depart as time flies.
Stores have changed their name.
New houses replace the old.
But Kearney remains the same.

"The Farm"

A swift south breeze,
Clouds flying by.
Perfect peace on the farm,
A rainbow in the sky.

A slight movement of the grass,
A rustle of green leaves.
The sound of a creaking windmill,
And the bawling of the beeves.

The clatter of a squirrel.
The bark of a hungry dog.
A cackle of a chicken.
And the squealing of the hog.

Sunshine everywhere....
Everything a charm.
No wonder city people
Move back to the farm.

"A Traveler"

Life is a winding road
Through a foreign land,
Over rugged rock and crag
Where we can scarcely stand.
At each intersection
We see another friend,
Who is content to follow
Until we reach the end.

Where the way is rough
And we meet despair,
Shall we then turn back
When we are almost there?
At the journey's terminal
We enter the Golden Town.
Climb the steps of the tower,
Rest and look down.

"Time"

Tick tock! Tick tock!
Years fly on
Tick tock! Tick tock!
Another moment gone

No wonder the young hate you,
And the old ones love you so;
You steal happiness from some,
Others content, watch it go.

To the happy you are swift
To the sad ever so slow.
Yet not matter what happens
Onward you go.

A life at every tick,
A death at every tock.
You watch a forest fade
And petrify to rock.

You copy this verse
And measure the rhyme.
Oh, immortal creature!
You are time.

"The Harvest"

Solitude breeds sunshine
To the awakening day;
It conquers every grief
And stores it safe away.
From a single grain of hope,
Carried long as loot,
A love has blossomed forth
Into a ruddy fruit.
So plant a pleasant thought
In everything you do;
For the joy you bring to others
Shall return to you.

OBITUARY:
Lt. Col. Harry A. Halliwell (Retired U.S. Army) - Funeral services for Lt. Col. Harry A. Halliwell, age 53 of 3608 Concordia will be held at 10:00 o'clock Thursday morning at Curry's Funeral Home, 605 S. MacDill Avenue. The Reverend Dr. J. Milburn McLeod, Pastor of the Manhattan Avenue United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will follow in the Hillsboro Memorial Gardens at which time full Military Honors will be conducted by Ft. Stewart, GA.

Mr. Halliwell was a member of the Manhattan Avenue United Methodist Church.

Survivors include: son, Thomas A. Halliwell, Tampa; daughter, Mrs. Susan Gail Alcover, Tampa; Mother, Mrs. J.M. Halliwell, Kearney, Neb.; brother, Darold Halliwell, Kearney, Neb.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Chavanue and Mrs. Fern Shea of Kearney, Neb.
(Source: St. Petersburg, FL Times, Tuesday, 22 Feb 1972 - furnished by Susan Alcover)

Harry married Pamelia Edna HOGUE, daughter of Albert Ross HOGUE and Josie ABBOTT, on 20 Nov 1943 in Greenville, Greenville Co., SC. Pamelia was born on 4 Feb 1921 in Sunbright, Morgan Co., TN and died on 6 Jul 1987 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL at age 66.

General Notes:
Pamelia Edna Hogue

MARRIAGE: Marriage License
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA; COUNTY OF GREENVILLE

Whereas, It has been made to appear to me, GUY A. GULLICK, Judge of Probate for Greenville County, upon oath that Harry Allen Halliwell of Kearney, Neb. and Pamelia Edna Hogue of Greenville, S.C. are legally capacitated to contract matrimoney, that there ages are respectively 25 years and months and 20 years and 9 months, that their race is white and their nationality is American.

These are therefore, to authorize any person qualified to perform marriage ceremonies to perform the marriage ceremony for the persons above named, and for the so doing this shall be sufficient surrety.

Given under my Hand and Seal this 19th day of November A.D. 1943.
s/ Guy A. Gullick
Judge of Probate for Greenville County
(Furnished by Susan Alcover)

MARRIAGE: Certificate
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I, Guy A. Gullick, did this day perform the marriage ceremony for the within named persons at Greenville, South Carolina, this 20th day of November A.D. 1943.
s/Guy A. Gullick
(Signature of party performing ceremony)
Notary Public, South Carolina
(Official capacity and address)

Signature of Contracting Parties
s/Pamelia Edna Hogue
Harry Allen Halliwell
(Furnished by Susan Alcover)

CREMATION: The remains of Pamelia Edna Hogue were cremated on 10 Jul 1987 in Clearwater, FL.

7083 M i. Thomas Allen HALLIWELL was born on 11 Oct 1945 in Greenville, Greenville Co., SC.

General Notes:
Thomas Halliwell

MILITARY: Served in the Special Forces in Vietnam
Member of the United Veterans of America
Member of the Special Operations Association
Member of the Special Forces Association
Member of the Vietnam Helicopter Crew Member Association
Certificate of the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service for duty in Vietnam
Award for the Air Medal of heroism
Citation for meritorious achievement
Citation for meritorious achievements first oak leaf cluster, second oak leaf cluster, third oak leaf cluster, fifth oak leaf cluster, sixth oak leaf cluster, seventh oak leaf cluster, eighth oak leaf cluster, ninth oak leaf cluster, eleventh oak leaf cluster, twelthy oak leaf cluster, thirteenth oak leaf, cluster, fourteenth oak leaf cluster
Award of good conduct medal
Award of the Army commendation medal
Award of the air medal for heroism
Army commendation medal and honorable discharge

OCCUPATION: Scuba diving instructor. He loved to cave dive.

DIVORCE-NO_ISSUE: The marriage of Thomas Halliwell and Mary Rose Grant ended in divorce on 28 Jan 1974 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL. There was no issue. He didn't marry again.

RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1972, 4105 E. 97th Ave.; Tampa, FL

Thomas married Mary Rose GRANT on 4 Jan 1970 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.

General Notes:
Mary Rose Grant

RESIDENCES: Before she came to Florida with her Mom and Grandmother she was living in New Jersey.

MARRIAGE-RESIDENCES-CHILDREN: After Mary Rose Grant and Thomas Halliwell divorced she married a Mr. Hathaway. She lives in Florida and has 2 stepsons and a daughter and a son through this second marriage.

NAME-CONFLICT: Rose Mary Grant by Robert Guilinger

+ 7084 F ii. Susan Gail HALLIWELL was born on 25 Sep 1949 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

Dorothy married Edward Frank CHAVANU on 30 Jun 1943 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE.

General Notes:
Edward Frank Chavanu

AKA: Ed Chavanu

QUESTION: Is this SSDI record for Edward Frank Chavanu? If so, the date of birth and death are known.
SSN:
Individual: Chavanu, Edward
Social Security #: 507-14-5640
Issued in: Nebraska
Birth date: Jun 24, 1921
Death date: Dec 1984
Residence code: Nebraska
ZIP Code of last known residence: 68847
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Kearney, Nebraska
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 68847
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Kearney, Nebraska
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 26, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.47556.83]

7085 F i. Patricia Mae CHAVANU was born on 5 Feb 1943 in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., NE.

General Notes:
Fern Louise Halliwell

RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1972, Mrs. Fern Shea of Kearney, NE

Fern married Francis Eugene SHEA on 24 Apr 1951 in Oconto, Custer Co., NE. Francis was born on 20 May 1923 in Oconto, Custer Co., NE.

General Notes:
Francis Eugene Shea

AKA: Called, Gene

MARRIAGE: 24 Apr 1951 the the St. Mary's Church in Oconto, NE

OCCUPATION: As of July 1999 he had been working as a barber for 52 years.

7087 M i. Dennis Eugene SHEA was born on 4 Jun 1952 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE.

General Notes:
Dennis Eugene Shea

OCCUPATION: Car technician

DIVORCE-NO_ISSUE: The marriage of Dennis Eugene Shea and Julie Renaae Mills ended in divorce in 1988. There was no issue.

RESIDENCES: As of July 1999, Kearney, NE

7088 F ii. Debra Ann SHEA was born on 8 Jun 1953 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE.

General Notes:
Debra Ann Shea

OCCUPATION: As of July 1999, worked for an investment company in Topeka, KS.

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1999, Topeka, KS

7089 M iii. Kevin James SHEA was born on 15 Mar 1957 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE.

General Notes:
Kevin James Shea

OCCUPATION: As of Jul 1999, worked for Midas (muffler company)

RESIDENCES: Aurora, CO

7090 M iv. Timothy James SHEA was born on 22 May 1962 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE.

General Notes:
Timothy James Shea

OCCUPATION: Carpenter

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1999, Fresno, CA

COMMENT: As of Jul 1999, not married

7091 M v. Gregory Frances SHEA was born on 3 Apr 1967 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE.

General Notes:
Gregory Frances Shea

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1999, Omaha, NE; moving to Kearney, NE in Aug 1999

OCCUPATION: As of Jul 1999, Vice President of a new hockey team that will be playing in Kearney, NE in the year 2000.

General Notes:
Darold Martin Halliwell

RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1972, Kearney, NE

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1993, Odessa, NE

MARRIAGE: Married three times.

7092 M i. Gary HALLIWELL was born on 13 Apr 1951 in Lexington, Dawson Co., NE, died on 29 Dec 1993 in Nebraska at age 42, and was buried in Dec 1993 in Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., NE, Elm Creek Cemetery.

General Notes:
Gary Halliwell

RESIDENCES: Grew up in Odessa, NE and lived there as a married adult

EDUCATION: Graduated from Elm Creek High School in 1969; attended Hastings Tech in Hastings, NE

OCCUPATION: Employed for 22 years by L&W Service Center in Kearney, NE as Service Manager of the appliance repair department.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of the First Christian Church in Elm Creek, NE

ORGANIZATIONS: Member of the Platte Valley Big Red Club; Member of the Eagles Club of Kearney, NE

DEATH: Died on 28 Dec 1993 at the Good Samaritan Hospital at the age of 42 years.

BURIAL: Services were held at the Elm Creek High School gymnasium with Rev. Walter Cline and Rev. Stan Murdock officiating. Burial was in the Elm Creek Cemetery.

OBITUARY: Survivors: his wife; son Cory and daughter Tracy at home; mother Norma Halliwell, Elm Creek; father and step-mother, Darold and Arlene Halliwell, Odessa; grandmother, Leta Van Cleve, Sumner; brothers, Don, Elm Creek; and Keith, Kearney; and a half-brother, Ron Halliwell, Shelton. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather and paternal grandparents.
(Source: Extracted from the obituary by Susan Alcover)

General Notes:
Oleta Marie Boughner

PARENTS: James Encil Boughner and Bertha Elizabeth Bowen

AKA: Known as Marie.

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1958, Mrs. Adolp Price of Marietta, OH.

General Notes:
Iva Eloise Boughner

PARENTS: James Encil Boughner and Bertha Elizabeth Bowen

AKA: Known as Eloise.

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1958, Mrs. Gilbert Bradfield of Marietta, OH.

General Notes:
Helen Boughner

PARENTS: James Encil Boughner and Bertha Elizabeth Bowen

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1958, Mrs. C.G. Ludwig of Valley Stream, L.I., NY.

Helen married Clyde G. LUDWIG on 1 Jul 1933. Clyde died on 3 Nov 1986 and was buried in Nov 1986 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH.

General Notes:
Clyde G. Ludwig

RESIDENCES: Moved to Cincinnati, OH, probably in the early, 1970s.

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Clyde G. Ludwig?
Individual: Ludwig, Clyde
Social Security #: 280-10-3449
SS# issued in: Ohio
Birth date: Jan 20, 1912
Death date: Nov 1986
Residence code: Ohio
ZIP Code of last known residence: 45230
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Cincinnati, Ohio
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 9, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.146947.39]

5232. Martha E. BOUGHNER was born on 1 Feb 1916 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 16 Aug 1952 in Madison, Jefferson Co., IN at age 36, and was buried in Aug 1952 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH, East Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Martha E. Boughner

PARENTS: James Encil Boughner and Bertha Elizabeth Bowen

Martha married Elmer William HENRY on 24 May 1940 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH. Elmer was born on 5 Apr 1910 in Washington Co., OH, died on 16 Aug 1952 in Bedford, Trimble Co., KY at age 42, and was buried in Aug 1952 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH, East Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elmer William Henry

DEATH: Elmer William and Martha E. Henry and their son, Bruce William were involved in an auto accident at Bedford, KY on 16 Aug 1952. Elmer and Bruce died at Bedford and Martha died a few hours later at Madison, IN.

7099 M i. Bruce William HENRY was born on 20 Sep 1945 in Racine, Racine Co., WI, died on 16 Aug 1952 in Bedford, Trimble Co., KY at age 6, and was buried in Aug 1952 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH, East Lawn Cemetery.

+ 7100 F ii. Jane Christina HENRY was born on 8 Mar 1948 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.

General Notes:
Harold W. Boughner

PARENTS: James Encil Boughner and Bertha Elizabeth Bowen

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1996, Florence, AL

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1958, Nashville, TN.

RESIDENCES: After 1958 he lived in Knoxville, TN; and Florence, AL.

5234. Sarah Elizabeth HENTHORN was born on 22 Sep 1912 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 27 Aug 1992 in Weirton, Hancock Co., WV at age 79, and was buried in Aug 1992 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, New Cameron Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sarah Elizabeth Henthorn

OBITUARY: Sarah Atkinson Sarah Elizabeth Henthorn Atkinson, 79, Riverview Nursing Home, Steubenville, formerly of 321 Grandview Ave., Tiltonsville, died Thursday in Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, W.Va. She was born Sept. 22, 1912 at Cameron, [OH] daughter of the late John and Alice Boughner Henthorn.

She was a member of the Bridgeport Order of Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Atkinson and a sister, Wanda Lee Henthorn.

Surviving are a son, Arlen of Tiltonsville; two brothers, Ray of Shadyside and Paul of Woodsfield; a sister, Ada Mae Root of Wooster; a grandson.

Friends will be received 7 to 9 p.m. today at Wilson Funeral Home, 102 Main St., Tiltonsville. Graveside services will be held at noon Saturday at Cameron Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Jefferson County Chapter, 164 N. Fourth St., Steubenville, Ohio 43952.
(Source: undated newspaper clipping - furnished by Ruth Shuck)

CEMETERY: Sarah Elizabeth Henthorn is buried in Row 25, Position 1 (starting from the back left corner) of the New Cameron Cemetery, near Cameron, OH. The stone reads: ATKINSON; SARAH E.; 1912 - 1992; ALTON A.; 1911 - 1968.
(Cemetery survey furnished by Ruth Shuck, Confirmed by Nov 1994 photograph furnished by Delbert Henthorn).

Sarah married Alton A. ATKINSON. Alton was born about 30 May 1911, died in 1968 about age 57, and was buried in 1968 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, New Cameron Cemetery.

General Notes:
Alton A. Atkinson

Problem: Was his middle name, Allton? Linda Messimer wrote that she was certain his middle name wasn't Allton. Her father thinks it was either, Allen or Arlen.

MARRIAGE: Alton A. Atkinson and Sarah Elizabeth Henthorn were married twice. He was her 1st and 3rd husband.

RESIDENCES: Feb 1950, N. Sheets St.; Martins Ferry, OH

CEMETERY: Alton A. Atkinson is buried in Row 25, Position 1 (starting from the back left corner) of the New Cameron Cemetery, near Cameron, OH. The stone reads: ATKINSON; SARAH E.; 1912 - 1992; ALTON A.; 1911 - 1968.
(Cemetery survey furnished by Ruth Shuck, Confirmed by Nov 1994 photograph furnished by Delbert Henthorn).

+ 7105 M i. Arlen Maurice ATKINSON was born on 22 Sep 1936 in Clarington, Monroe Co., OH, died on 25 Aug 1998 in Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV at age 61, and was buried on 28 Aug 1998 in Martins Ferry, Belmont Co., OH, Riverview Cemetery.

General Notes:
J. J. Smith

SPOUSE: J.J. Smith was the 2nd husband of Sarah Elizabeth Henthorn.

Sarah next married Alton A. ATKINSON. Alton was born about 30 May 1911, died in 1968 about age 57, and was buried in 1968 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, New Cameron Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ray Alton Henthorn

BIRTH: Ray Alton Henthorn, 30 Nov 1919, Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH; Father: John; Mother: Alice J. Boughner
(Source: Monroe County Health Department Birth Records, furnished by Linda Henthorn)

COMMENT: It is an interesting coincidence to note that his middle name, Alton, was the first name of his brother-in-law, Alton A. Atkinson. Ray Alton Henthorn's middle name is pronounced, "AL-ton," like th beginning of "Allen," while Alton A. Atkinson's name is pronounced, "ALL-ton," like the word "all."

MILITARY: Monroe Co., Ohio Henthorn(e) Veterans of World War II
Asher V; Clarence E; Donald R; Elmer C; Everett O; Joe; John B. Jr;
Kenneth D; Leonard F; Lloyd; Ray A; Wade C; Walter E
(Furnished by Ray Alfred Stewart)

MARRIAGE: Ray Alton Henthorn (27) and Marjorie Ellen Conner (21) were married on 3 Nov 1947 in Monroe Co., OH. Ray from Monroe Co., s/o John Henthorn and Alice Boughner; Marjorie d/o Leland Conner and Elsie Hendershot.
(Furnished by Ray Alfred Stewart)

ANNIVERSARY: 40th Wedding Anniversary
SHADYSIDE - Mr. and Mrs. Ray A. Henthorn, Central Avenue, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversay today. [Mr.] Henthorn is the son of the late John and Alice Henthorn of Cameron, [OH] and his wife is the former Marjorie Conner, daughter of the late Herbert and Elsie Conner.

They have three children: Mrs. Roger (Ellen) Brooks of Washington Courthouse, Mrs. Robert Abercrombie (Linda) of New Middletown, and John of Martins Ferry. They have five grandchildren.
(Source: undated clipping - furnished by Linda Messimer)

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1994, Ray Henthorn lived at: Shadyside, OH.

Ray married Marjorie Ellen CONNER on 8 Nov 1947 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH. Marjorie was born on 27 Jun 1926 in Marr, Monroe Co., OH.

+ 7106 F i. Ellen Rae HENTHORN was born on 14 Feb 1951 in Barnesville, Belmont Co., OH.

+ 7107 F ii. Linda Kay HENTHORN was born on 8 Jan 1956 in Bellaire, Belmont Co., OH.

+ 7108 M iii. John Herbert HENTHORN was born on 25 Nov 1961 in Bellaire, Belmont Co., OH.

General Notes:
Paul Dwight Henthorn

MARRIAGE: Paul D. Henthorn (24) a s/o John D. Henthorn and Alice Boughner was married to Malinda L. Hoff (20) a d/o Charles Hoff and Dorothy Riser on 15 Jul 1956 at Monroe Co., OH.
(Furnished by Ray Alfred Stewart)

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1994, Paul Henthorn lived at: Woodsfield, OH.

OCCUPATION: Construction laborer.

Paul married Malinda Lou HOFF on 15 Jul 1956 in Monroe Co., OH. Malinda was born on 29 Jan 1936.

General Notes:
Malinda Lou Hoff

Problem: Was her first name, Melinda or Malinda?

OCCUPATION: Dog groomer

7109 M i. Mark David HENTHORN was born on 28 Oct 1958 in Barnesville, Belmont Co., OH.

General Notes:
Mark David Henthorn

Problem: Was the date of birth, 28 Oct 1958 or 30 Oct 1958?

MARRIAGE: Mark David Henthorn (26) from Barnesville, OH a s/o Paul Dwight Henthorn and Melinda Hoff married Kathryn Elaine Nall (26) from Columbus, OH a d/o Ronald Nall (Noll) and Arlene Litton on 11 May 1985 in Monroe Co., OH.
(Furnished by Ray Alfred Stewart)

MARRIAGE: Mark David Henthorn (34) (2nd marriage) a s/o Paul Dwight Henthorn and Malinda Lou Hoff was married to Jennifer Reynolds (43) (2nd marriage) a d/o Frank Leroy Buchio and Jeanne Paulton on 14 May 1993 at Monroe Co., OH.
(Furnished by Ray Alfred Stewart)

Mark married Kathryn Elaine NOLL on 11 May 1985 in Monroe Co., OH. Kathryn was born about 1959.

Mark next married Jennifer BUCKIO on 14 May 1993 in Monroe Co., OH. Jennifer was born about 1950.

General Notes:
Jennifer Buckio

SPOUSE: Jennifer Buckio was the 2nd wife of Mark David Henthorn. She had been married previously to a Mr. Reynolds. Mark Henthorn was her 3rd husband.

+ 7110 M ii. Kevin Ray HENTHORN was born on 19 May 1968 in Barnesville, Belmont Co., OH.

5247. Phillip Garner CONGER was born on 7 Jun 1918 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, died on 15 Apr 1971 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ at age 52, and was buried on 19 Apr 1971 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE, Rose Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Phillip Garner Conger

AKA: Phil

RESIDENCES: Neligh, Pender, NE; Tucson, AZ

OCCUPATION: car salesman

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Lutheran

MILITARY: U.S. Army in World War II

SS Death Index: Phillip Conger; b. 7 Jun 1918; issued: NE; d. Apr 1971;
last place of residence: AZ; zipcode: 85705; SSN: 506-12-2248
Zipcode 85705 includes Kino, Pima, AZ and Tucson, Pima, AZ

DEATH: heart attack

OBITUARY: Phil Conger Services Held at St. Marks
Funeral services for Phillip Garner Conger, 52, of Tucson, Arizona were held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 19, 1971 at the St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Pender, Nebraska. He died April 15, 1971 at 8 p.m. at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Tucson, Arizona.

The Rev. Dreil Bernhardson, officiated at the military services. Hymns were sung by Mrs. Dreil Bernhardson, accompanied by Mrs. Marie Vanderwerf on the organ.

Interment was made in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Pender, with Darrell Thibault, Paul Murray, Ralph Anderson, Allen Martens, David Mayberry and Marvin Zobel as pallbearers.

Phillip Garner Conger, son of Elias and Olive Conger, was born in Neligh, Nebraska on June 7, 1918, where he spent his earlier years before moving to Pender, Nebraska with his parents in 1937. He attended school in both Neligh and Pender.

He enlisted in the Coast Artillery and was stationed in the San Francisco, area at Fort Presidio until after the World War II break-out. Phillip served in the Aleutian Islands and the European Theatre, Battle of the Bulge, Normandy Landing in France and other engagements and was discharged on July 30, 1945.

Phillip was married to Carol Mae Vollers on June 6, 1946 in the St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Pender. To this union was born one daughter, Barbara Ann.

He helped organize the Veterans of Foreigh Wars Post 6928 and was their first commander and has been a continued charter member.

Besides being very active in the V.F.W. he belonged to Pender Volunteer Fire Dept. and held the office of Secretary for a number of years. With a great love for the outdoors, he belonged to the Sportman's Club and participated in all of the fishing, hunting and boating activities.

He was associated with Vollers & Sons, he was associated with the Farmers Creamery and the Automatic Equipment Company.

While living in Tucson, Arizona, he was associated with Bogard's G.M.C. as a salesman until his health failed.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Mae, one daughter, Barbara Ann Wingett, one granddaughter, Lyn Marie Wingett and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elias G. Conger.
(Source: Pender Times, April 22, 1971 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

Phillip married Carol Mae VOLLERS on 6 Jun 1946 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE.

General Notes:
Carol Mae Vollers

OCCUPATION: Secretary

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Lutheran

MARRIAGE: After the death of her husband, Carol Conger married a Mr. Corbett.

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1990, Tucson, AZ

AKA: Vullers in CFA I, p. 426

+ 7111 F i. Barbara Ann CONGER was born on 21 May 1947 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE.

General Notes:
Gerald Elias Conger

AKA: Jerry

MARRIAGE: On different pages Maxine Crowell Leonard lists two different women as spouse of Gerald Elias Conger. In one place she lists his wife as, Yvonne Magee and on another page she lists, Grace McNamara.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MARRIAGE: According to JoNelle Linnaus he was married twice. He was first married to Yvonne McGee and second to Grace Mae McNamara. Douglas Schueths says the marriage to his first wife, who he lists as Lavonne, took place on 26 Jun 1947 at St. Theresa's Church in Clearwater, NE and that the marriage to Grace took place at the Church of the Transfiguration in Los Angeles, CA.

RESIDENCES: Neligh, Lincoln, NE; Oct 1969, Palos Verdes, CA; Los Angeles area, Sacremento, CA; Seattle, WA

OCCUPATION: insurance manager

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

MILITARY: U.S. Army during WWII

Gerald married Yvonne Mc_GEE on 26 Jun 1947 in Clearwater, Antelope Co., NE. Yvonne was born in Clearwater, Antelope Co., NE, died on 3 Aug 1947 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, and was buried in Aug 1947 in Clearwater, Antelope Co., NE.

General Notes:
Yvonne McGee

DEATH: Yvonne McGee Conger was married in Jun 1947 and died of polio on 3 Aug 1947 at Omaha, Dodge Co., NE. She was buried at Clearwater, NE in the McGee plot.
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

NAME-CONFLICT: Lavonne McGee by Douglas Schueths.

Gerald next married Grace Mae Mc_NAMARA on 21 May 1949 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Grace was born on 30 May 1928.

General Notes:
Grace Mae McNamara

SPOUSE: Grace McNamara was the 2nd wife of Gerald Elias Conger.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

+ 7112 M i. Stephen Patrick CONGER was born on 3 Oct 1951 in Seattle, King Co., WA, died on 10 Apr 1989 in Rolling Hills Estates, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 37, and was buried in Apr 1989 in Culver City, Los Angeles Co., CA.

+ 7113 F ii. Maureen Anne CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1953 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

General Notes:
Mary Madelyn Conger

AKA: Madelyn according to her father's obituary

EDUCATION: Graduate of Wayne State College.

OCCUPATION: teacher one year in Albion, NE; taught over 20 years in northeast Nebraska schools; retired as librarian at Elgin, NE Public Schools

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1969, Neligh, NE; Oakdale, NE

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

Mary married Arlo Eliot RICE, son of Alva Jeremiah RICE and Selma Wilhemina RABBASS, on 10 Jun 1948 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE. Arlo was born on 1 Feb 1928 in Brunswick, Antelope Co., NE.

General Notes:
Arlo Eliot Rice

RESIDENCES: Antelope Co., NE

MILITARY: Served in U.S. Army in Korea during the Korean War

OCCUPATION: farmer at Neligh, Antelope Co., NE (Rainbow Farms, Inc.)

MARRIAGE: 10 Jun 1948 at St. Francis Church in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

+ 7114 M i. Michael John RICE was born on 12 Jan 1953 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE.

+ 7115 M ii. Ronald Roy RICE was born on 25 Dec 1954 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE.

+ 7116 F iii. Mary Jonora RICE was born on 16 Aug 1957 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE.

General Notes:
John Roy Conger

AKA: Jack

MILITARY: U.S. Navy during Korean War

EDUCATION: college graduate

OCCUPATION: insurance business

HOBBIES: biking and outdoor activities

MARRIAGE: 30 May 1958, CFAII

PUBLIC_SERVICE: AYSO volunteer

RESIDENCES: Neligh, NE; 6832 Faircover Dr.; Oct 1969, Palos Verdes, CA; Rancho Palo Verdes, CA 90274

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

John married Jolene BENNING, daughter of Frederick G. BENNING and Florence REITER, on 30 May 1958 in Gardena, Los Angeles Co., CA. Jolene was born on 19 Aug 1934 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE.

General Notes:
Jolene Benning

EDUCATION: college graduate; member of Chi Omega Sorority

OCCUPATION: sub teacher

HOBBIES: plays piano, enjoys tennis, latch hooking, bowling

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Congregational

RESIDENCES: Neligh, NE; Los Angeles area, CA

+ 7117 F i. Susan Renee CONGER was born on 12 Jul 1966 in Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
Patrick Robert Conger

Problem: The birth date has been reported as 7 Dec 1936 and 8 Dec 1936.

RESIDENCES: Neligh, NE; as of Oct 1996, Rosemead, CA; Sacramento and Los Angles area, CA

OCCUPATION: UPS Manager

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

Patrick married Julie ST._AMOUR on 29 Jun 1962 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA. Julie was born on 29 Nov 1937 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.

General Notes:
Julie St. Amour

OCCUPATION: teacher

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

+ 7118 M i. Daniel Joseph CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1963 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

7119 M ii. Timothy Michael CONGER was born on 7 Sep 1965 in Rosemead, Los Angeles Co., CA.

7120 M iii. Matthew Robert CONGER was born on 27 Jun 1967 in Rosemead, Los Angeles Co., CA.

7121 M iv. Michael Patrick CONGER was born on 23 Jan 1969 in Rosemead, Los Angeles Co., CA.

7122 F v. Erin Elizabeth CONGER was born on 29 Apr 1984 in Rosemead, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
Erin Elizabeth Conger

COMMENT: This child is listed in CFAII. According to JoNelle Linnaus she was really born, 15 years after her next older sibling?

5252. Jo_Nelle Jean WAGNER was born on 3 Aug 1932 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE, died on 3 Jun 1999 in Rapid City, Pennington Co., SD at age 66, and was buried on 8 Jun 1999 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE, Oakdale Cemetery.

General Notes:
JoNelle Jean Wagner

PARENTS: Irven Edward Wagner and Josephine Conger

RESEARCHER: JoNelle Jean (Wagner) Linnaus was interested in family history and genealogy. She and her husband made visits to Monroe Co., OH and Washington, Co., PA in search of information about her ancestors. She shared information about the Conger and Atkinson families with Robert Guilinger.

OCCUPATION: school teacher, retired in 1985

RESIDENCES: Oakdale, NE; Stockton, CA; St. James, MO; Kimball, Dix, Sidney, Norfolk, NE; Tucson, AZ

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1995, Vernon and JoNelle lived at: 2202 Elmers Lane; Norfolk, NE 68701.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

ORGANIZATIONS: JoNelle Jean (Wagner) Linnaus was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Her national number is 682746. She applied through the line of her grandmother, Sarah Elizabeth (Garner) Conger. Her Revolutionary War ancestor was John Garner of North Carolina. She has supplementals for Thomas Howell of North Carolina; Patrick Logan of North Carolina; John Hunter of Virginia; John Lynch of North Carolina; Andrew Spear of North Carolina and Robert Spear of North Carolina. She reported that others have become members based on David Conger (1740-1778), Charles Atkinson and Cornelius Atkinson.

BIOGRAPHY:
JoNelle Jean Wagner was born on 3 Aug 1932 in a farmhouse one mile south of Oakdale, Antelope county, NE, where her father had been born 32 years before. She grew up on this farm, enjoying the activities and neglecting the duties of the typical farm child of the 1930's and 40's. The family was composed of her father, Irven Edward Wagner, her mother, Josephine Conger Wagner, her brother, Irven Frederick Wagner and her sister, Jacklyn Nan Wagner, and herself. Grandmother Sarah Garner Conger lived with the family from September 1932, when her husband Elias Conger died, until her death in 1948.

She attended the Oakdale Public Schools in Oakdale, NE. She graduated from Oakdale High School in 1949. She attended Wayne State College at Wayne, NE where she majored in home economics and minored in English. She met her first husband, Paul Harold Roberts, at Wayne State, where he was also a student. They were married on 4 Mar 1951 at the Methodist Church in Oakdale, NE.

On 4 Jan 1952, Paul was inducted into the U.S. Navy, and served for four years during the Korean War. While Paul was in the service, the Roberts two children were born. Jeri Dianne was born on 2 Aug 1952 and Paul Douglas was born on 17 Dec 1953. In January 1956, Paul entered Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy at Rolla, MO, where he earned a degree in Petroleum Engineering in May 1959.

In September 1956, JoNelle began teaching home economics and biology at Bourbon High School, Bourbon, MO. In order to renew her teaching certificate each year, she attended summer school. In July 1959 she earned her Bachelors Degree in Education from Wayne State College. Since she was no athlete and not much of a musician, she had to excel academically. She graduated with high distinction.

The family moved to Kimball, NE in August 1959. JoNelle taught school at Dix, NE; Lodgepole, NE and Peetz, CO, while Paul worked in the "oil patch" in western Nebraska, first for the Halliburton Company and then for 33 years for the Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission at Sidney, NE.

The marriage of Paul and JoNelle Roberts ended with their divorce in 1976.

JoNelle retired from teaching in 1985.

On 19 Jul 1985, at Chautauqua, NY, JoNelle married Vernon Fredrick Linnaus. Vernon had also grown up on a farm at Oakdale, NE. Vern held an EdD from the University of Nebraska. He had taught accounting and economics at the University of Arizona and Central Arizona College for 21 years. After their marriage they lived in Tucson, AZ. Vern Linnaus retired in 1987 and they couple moved to Norfolk, NE where they were living as of December 1995.
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

ORGANIZATIONS: JoNelle Linnaus wrote to Maxine Leonard on 19 Oct 1992. I used the material from THE CONGER FAMILY OF AMERICA when I applied for membership in the Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America recently. The genealogist for DFPa accepted all the material in the book without asking for additional proofs.

I trace my lineage through David Conger patriot (@1741-1778) and John Belconger's son, John (1674-1727).

Another highlight for me in using the Conger Family book has been visiting the graves of David (1767-1833) and Sarah Conger (1767-1833) at the Old Bates Fork Cemetery in Greene County, PA, this past July. The cemetery is terribly overgrown with weeds, but the flowers and American flag from Memorial Day were still near the markers. It was an exciting experience. Five years ago we visited Cameron, OH and other Monroe Co., OH cemeteries.

I knew Daryl Conger at Sidney, NE and we had to go back to John Belconger to find our common ancestor. He is descended from son, Job, and I from son, John.

My mother was always proud of her Conger heritage and enjoyed receiving the "Confab." She died in 1990 and I now have her book. Her first cousin is Minnie Conger Brown of Santa Maria, CA.
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. XX, No. 4, Dec 1994)

OBITUARY:
OAKDALE - Services for JoNelle J. Linnaus, 76, of Rapid City, S.D., formerly of Norfolk, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Oakdale with burial in Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 4-6 p.m. at Home for Funerals in Norfolk.

She died Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at the Morningstar Assisted Living Center at Rapid City.

JoNelle J. Wagner Linnaus was born on Aug. 3, 1932, on the family farm one mile south of Oakdale to Irven E. and Jo (Conger) Wagner. She attended the Oakdale Public Schools and graduated in 1949. That fall she entered Wayne State College.

On March 4, 1951, JoNelle married Paul H. Roberts. The next eight years she spent rearing her two children, teaching in Bourbon, Mo., and finishing her degree at Wayne State during the summers. She graduated in 1959.

The family then moved to western Nebraska, living in Kimball, Dix and finally settling south of Sidney in 1962. JoNelle began teaching at the Peetz, Colo., Plateau School District in 1963 and remained there, teaching English and home economics until she retired in 1985.

On July 19, 1985, JoNelle married Vernon Linnaus in Chautauqua, N.Y. They lived for two years in Tucson, Ariz., until Vern retired from teaching. They moved back to Nebraska and Norfolk.

JoNelle spent these years pursuing family genealogy, including writing a book about her Wagner grandparents and their descendants. She and Vern traveled extensively in the U.S. and made several trips to Europe. Her most memorable trip was to Prussia (Poland) to visit the birthplaces of her Wagner and Johnson ancestors. JoNelle also enjoyed researching and writing articles for the Oakdale Cemetery Newsletter.

JoNelle J. Linnaus was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Vernon Linnaus.

She is survived by her daughter, Jeri Roberts of Las Vegas, Nev., and her son and daughter-in-law, Paul D. and Debra Roberts of Rapid City, S.D. Also surviving are her three beloved grandchildren and their spouses, Lance and Jerilyn Roberts of Rapid City, Michelle and Dean Falcon of Rapid City and Angela and Levi Shute of North Platte.

She also leaves behind two great-granddaughters, Olivia Roberts and Haley Falcon, and great-grandson Lucas Roberts. JoNelle is also survived by her brother, Irven F. and Janet Wagner of Houston, Texas, and her sister, Jacklyn Reimer of Mobile, Ala.

Furthermore, she is survived by her stepchildren, Linda Deiley of Glendale, Ariz., Fred and Socorro Linnaus of Tucson, Ariz., David and Wanda Linnaus of Oakdale and Robert Linnaus of San Clemente, Calif., 11 stepgrandchildren and two stepgreat-granddaughters.
(Source: Norfolk Daily News)

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Jo_Nelle married Paul Harold ROBERTS, son of Ralph Harold ROBERTS and Ruby STALCUP, on 4 Mar 1951 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE. Paul was born on 2 Feb 1931 in Albion, Boone Co., NE.

General Notes:
Paul Harold Roberts

MARRIAGE: 4 Mar 1951 Oakdale, Antelope, NE
(Source: Marriage certificate - in possesion of JoNelle Linnaus)

DIVORCE: The marriage of Paul Harold Roberts and JoNelle Jean Wagner ended in
divorce in June 1976 in Sidney, Cheyenne Co., NE.
(Source: Divorce decree - in possession of JoNelle Linnaus)

MARRIAGE: Paul Harold Roberts married 2nd, Janis Jo Ribera

RESIDENCES: Albion, NE; Stockton, CA; St. James, MO; Kimball, Dix, Sidney, NE

OCCUPATION: Petroleum Engineer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Congregational and Methodist

MILITARY: U.S. Navy Korean War

+ 7123 F i. Jeri Dianne ROBERTS was born on 2 Aug 1952 in Tilden, Antelope Co., NE.

+ 7124 M ii. Paul Douglas ROBERTS was born on 17 Dec 1953 in Tilden, Antelope Co., NE.

Jo_Nelle next married Dr. Vernon Fredrick LINNAUS, son of Fred David LINNAUS and Ida Josephine JENSEN, on 19 Jul 1985 in Chautauqua, Chautauqua Co., NY. Vernon was born on 3 May 1924 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE, died on 23 Dec 2006 in Norfolk, NE at age 82, and was buried on 29 Dec 2006 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE, Oakdale Cemetery.

General Notes:
Vernon Fredrick Linnaus

FATHER: The father of Vernon Fredrick Linnaus was, Fred David Linnaus. JoNelle Linnaus states, "Fred's name was probably, "Freddie," but he changed it to Fred and added David.

AKA: Vern

SPOUSE: Vernon Fredrick Linnaus was the 2nd husband of JoNelle Jean Wagner.

OCCUPATION: college professor at Central Arizona College, retired in 1987

OBITUARY:
Services for Dr. Vernon F. Linnaus, 82, of Norfolk [,NE] will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in Norfolk with burial in the Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Thursday at the Home for Funerals.

Dr. Linnaus died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006, at Faith Regional Health Services [Norfolk, NE].

Vernon was born on May 3, 1924, at Oakdale, the son of Fred D. and Ida (Jensen) Linnaus. He was raised on the family farm south of Oakdale and attended Mt. Ayre and Star schools. He graduated from Oakdale High School in 1942.

Vernon earned his bachelor of arts degree from Midland College in 1949. He returned to teach in Oakdale High School in 1956, which began a career in education of more than 31 years. Vernon later earned his master's degree and doctor of education degree in business education from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.

In November 1950, Vernon married Betty Patterson in Omaha. They had three sons and a stepdaughter.

Vernon had two career passions - teaching and farming. The farm, which his grandfather homesteaded in 1876, remains in the family. His third passion was researching a topic and writing about it. He had written books on professional baseball in Norfolk and the ill-fated Norfolk-Yankton railroad line. Vernon was working on a book on the Norfolk-Winner, S.D., railroad line at the time of his death. He enjoyed writing for the Oakdale Cemetery Newsletter and contributing articles to the Norfolk Daily News.

On July 19, 1985, Vernon married JoNelle Wagner Roberts in Chautauqua, N.Y.

Following his retirement in 1987 from teaching accounting and economics at Central Arizona College, he and JoNelle enjoyed traveling over most of the eastern United States and in Europe.

Vernon was fascinated with finding his Danish, Swedish and Finnish roots. He had maintained contact with his Swedish relatives who live in Jerbo, where his grandfather was born.

Vernon enjoyed learning languages and had been studying Swedish and German in recent years. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed bantering back and forth with friends and relatives.

Vernon is survived by his wife, JoNelle; his three sons and their spouses, Fred and Socorro Linnaus of Tucson, Ariz., David and Wanda Linnaus of Oakdale and Robert Linnaus of San Clemente, Calif.; his stepchildren, Linda Deiley of Glendale, Ariz., Jeri Roberts of Las Vegas and Paul and Debbi Roberts of Sidney; 10 grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren, two great-grandchildren and five step great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

The Rev. James Brewer will officiate.
(Source: The Norfolk Daily News)

General Notes:
Irven Frederick Wagner

PARENTS: Irven Edward Wagner and Josephine Conger

OCCUPATION: Chemical Engineer, retired as vice-president of Conoco in Houston, TX.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist; Presbyterian

RESIDENCES: Oakdale, Lincoln, NE; NJ; Tucson, AZ; Ponca City, OK; Houston, TX, Billings, MT

Irven married Janet Louise HARRISON, daughter of William HARRISON and Elizabeth PERRY, on 6 Sep 1958 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ. Janet was born on 22 Dec 1938 in New Jersey.

General Notes:
Janet Louise Harrison

RESIDENCES: Rahway, NJ; Tucson, AZ; Ponca City, OK; Houston, TX; Billings, MT

OCCUPATION: Secretary

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian; Methodist

+ 7125 M i. Irven Edward WAGNER was born on 5 Jan 1960 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ.

+ 7126 F ii. Jill Christine WAGNER was born on 12 Jun 1961 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ.

+ 7127 M iii. Daniel Harrison WAGNER was born on 22 Apr 1966 in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK.

General Notes:
Jacklyn Nan Wagner

PARENTS: Irven Edward Wagner and Josephine Conger

OCCUPATION: Registered Nurse

RESIDENCES: Oakdale, Lincoln, NE; Lawrence, KS; Tulsa, Ponca City, OK; Pensacola, FL; Andalusia, Thomasville, Mobile, AL

RESIDENCES: As of 1995, Mobile, AL

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

Jacklyn married John Howard REIMER, son of John Henry REIMER and Audrey Margaretta BARE, on 4 Aug 1957 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE. John was born on 29 Mar 1934 in Hillsboro, Marion Co., KS, died on 12 Oct 1996 in Mobile, Mobile Co., AL at age 62, and was buried on 15 Oct 1996 in Mobile, Mobile Co., AL, Memorial Gardens.

General Notes:
John Howard Reimer

OCCUPATION: Businessman

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist; Methodist

MILITARY: U.S. Air Force Korean War

RESIDENCES: cities in KS; Tulsa, Ponca City, OK; Pensacola, FL; Andalusia,
Thomasville, Mobile, Theodore, AL

7128 M i. John Steven REIMER was born on 3 Dec 1958 in Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS.

General Notes:
John Steven Reimer

DIVORCE-NO_ISSUE: The marriage of John Steven Reimer and Sherry Bradley ended in divorce. There was no issue.

OCCUPATION: 1996, sports reporter for Montgomery, AL newspaper.

John married Sherry BRADLEY on 28 Oct 1991 in Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL.

7129 M ii. Micheal Howard REIMER was born on 3 Jun 1960 in Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS.

General Notes:
Micheal Howard Reimer

OCCUPATION: 1996, reference librarian in Mobile, AL

+ 7130 F iii. Julie Gayle REIMER was born on 17 Mar 1963 in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK.

General Notes: COMMENT: Adora Jean DeLano was the only surviving child of Harold and Gertrude
DeLano.

Adora married Gordon Richard MILLER, son of Gordon MILLER and Esther NIMZ, on 29 Aug 1953.

7131 M i. Kenton Richard MILLER was born on 24 Mar 1955 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN.

General Notes:
Kenton Richard Miller

BIRTH: 24 Mar 1955 probably at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN

NO_ISSUE: As of 2 Mar 1996

Kenton married Rosalyn CASHMAN, daughter of Gene CASHMAN and Ann UNKNOWN, on 23 Oct 1993.

Cheryl married William Gayle GOFORTH on 14 Sep 1963 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO. William was born on 12 Oct 1945 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO.

+ 7133 M i. Richard Duane GOFORTH was born on 1 Apr 1964 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO, died on 4 Feb 1994 in Weld Co., CO at age 29, and was buried in Feb 1994 in Longmont, Boulder Co., CO, Ryssby Cemetery.

+ 7134 F ii. Randa Janell GOFORTH was born on 3 Apr 1965 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO.

7135 F iii. Brenna Lynelle GOFORTH was born on 25 Jun 1972 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

7136 M iv. John Verlin GOFORTH was born on 6 Aug 1974 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

General Notes:
Howard Steven Spahnle

MARRIAGE: One of Howard's marriages took place in 1987.

General Notes:
Margaret Jean Ledbetter

SPOUSE: Margaret Jean Ledbebetter was the 2nd spouse of Howard Steven Spahnle.

General Notes:
Alexander William Conger

AKA: Alex

OCCUPATION: Assistant General Business Manager with Morrison-Knudson with more than 21 yearss of service.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Protestant

RESIDENCES: 12984 Lake Ave.; Lakewood, OH 44109
RESIDENCES: As of Feb 2002, Eagle

Alexander married Lorraine ALBITSON, daughter of William Orson ALBITSON and Marvel Ann HANDY, on 6 Nov 1948 in Payette, Payette Co., ID. Lorraine was born on 21 Sep 1929 in Conda, Caribou Co., ID.

General Notes:
Lorraine Albitson

Problem: Was her surname, Albitson or Albiston? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists both.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

General Notes:
Lexi Rainelle Conger

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Dental assistant secretary. Attended modeling school. Almost 5'8" tall, dark hair and eyes.

7141 M ii. Alexander CONGER Jr. was born on 1 Jan 1952 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

General Notes:
Alexander Conger Jr.

EDUCATION: In final year of high school in 1969.

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Over 6'2" tall and 190 pounds

General Notes:
Kim Kolleen Conger

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: 5'3" tall, blonde hair, blue eyes

General Notes:
Richard Walter Conger

OCCUPATION: Electrician

RESIDENCES: As of Feb 2002, Tucson, AZ

Richard next married Lynette FERNANDES, daughter of James FERNANDES and Elizabeth UNKNOWN,. Lynette was born on 11 Aug 1937 in Hawaii.

General Notes:
Lynette Fernandes

SPOUSE: Lynette Fernandes was the 2nd wife of Richard Walter Conger.

7144 M i. Bert Walter CONGER was born on 1 Apr 1955 in Sonora, Tuolumne Co., CA.

7145 F ii. Diane CONGER was born on 12 Mar 1957 in Ontario, Malheur Co., OR.

7146 F iii. Lina CONGER was born on 3 Oct 1969 in Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA.

+ 7147 F i. Gerry Lee NEWELL was born on 15 Jul 1950 in Grand Island, Hall Co., NE.

7148 M ii. Alan Gene NEWELL was born on 22 Jul 1952 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE.

General Notes:
Betty Jane Langan

Problem: Was she born at Onawa or Blencoe, Monona Co., IA? Maxine Leonard lists both.

Betty married Chester Alvin JENSEN, son of Ivar C. JENSEN and Anna SCHROEDER, on 30 Nov 1940 in Hartinugton, Cedar Co., NE. Chester was born on 30 Mar 1920 in Wayne, Wayne Co., NE.

7149 F i. Sharron Kaye JENSEN was born on 10 Sep 1941 in Onawa, Monona Co., IA.

+ 7150 M ii. Gary Chester JENSEN was born on 5 Jul 1944 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE.

Dean married Gertrude Delores WOODSIDE, daughter of Harley Newton WOODSIDE and Margaret Muriel GALLATIN, on 4 Jun 1939 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Gertrude was born on 17 Sep 1920 in Clayton, Norton/Decatur Co., KS.

+ 7151 F i. Muriel Ann SMITH was born on 14 Sep 1943 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS.

7152 M ii. Harold Alan SMITH was born on 17 Nov 1946 in Mc Cook, Red Willow Co., NE.

7153 M iii. Jerry Dean SMITH was born on 11 Oct 1949 in Hillsboro, Washington Co., OR.

7154 M iv. Kevin Robert SMITH was born on 3 May 1958 in Salinas, Monterey Co., CA.

Leo married Alma Durant EAVES on 31 Dec 1928 in Miami, Gila Co., AZ. Alma was born on 13 Apr 1913 in Athens, Limestone Co., AL.

7155 F i. Patsy Louise CRAIG was born on 28 May 1930 in Globe, Gila Co., AZ.

Patsy married William H. FRALEY on 30 Jun 1953 in Piedmont, Alameda Co., CA. William was born on 15 Feb 1928 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

General Notes:
William H. Fraley

CHILDREN: They have 2 children.

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1995, 73 Manor Drive; Piedmont, CA 94611-4143

RESEARCHER: William H. and Patsy Fraley were interested in genealogy. They furnished information about their family to Robert Guilinger and the Richard E. Henthorn "Conger" genealogy project.

7156 M ii. Leonal William CRAIG was born on 26 Feb 1937 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

5294. Delmer Heber CRAIG was born on 3 Oct 1909 in Arizona and died on 12 Jan 1997 in Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 87.

General Notes:
Edit Hope Conger

OCCUPATION: Real estate

HOBBIES: Liked to cook, sew, garden, teach chuck classes

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

General Notes:
Don MacDonald

DIVORCE: The marriage of Don and Edith McDonald ended in divorce.

NAME-CONFLICT: Don McDonald, CFA I; Don Mac Donald, CFA II, p. 370

Edith next married James Derral ANDERSON on 27 Dec 1973 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV. James was born on 10 Apr 1917 in Sugar City, Madison Co., ID.

General Notes:
James Derral Anderson

OCCUPATION: Real estate; locksmith

ORGANIZATIONS: Past president of two Lions Clubs and Wrightwood Chamber of Commerce

HOBBIES: Likes to fix things

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESIDENCES: P.O. Box 574; Phelan, CA 92371

General Notes:
Albert Troy Conger

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 492, listed out of alphabetical order

AKA: Known as Troy Conger

OCCUPATION: trucker

RESIDENCES: South 3rd St.; Sturgis, SD 57785

DIVORCE: The marriage of Albert Troy Conger and Billie Jo Ann Jones ended in divorce.

General Notes:
Irene Smith

SPOUSE: Irene Smith was the 2nd wife of (Albert) Troy Conger. She was probably a widow at the time of the marriage.

William married Clara Mary LANTGEN on 31 Aug 1941 in Watertown, Codington Co., SD.

+ 7168 M i. William John PUTNAM was born on 7 Dec 1942 in Watertown, Codington Co., SD.

+ 7169 F ii. Patricia Lillian PUTNAM was born on 12 Aug 1946 in Watertown, Codington Co., SD.

7170 F iii. Kasie Marie PUTNAM was born on 26 Dec 1967 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., ND.

James married Katherine Elaine COOK on 30 Mar 1945 in Mitchell, Davison Co., SD.

+ 7171 M i. James Bruce PUTNAM was born on 14 Sep 1946 in Mitchell, Davison Co., SD.

+ 7172 M ii. Thomas Lee PUTNAM was born on 7 Feb 1948 in Mitchell, Davison Co., SD.

+ 7173 M iii. Steven Paul PUTNAM was born on 5 Jul 1952 in Aberdeen, Brown Co., SD.

Vivian married William Loyd HARDY, son of Alfred HARDY and Pearl MULLINS, on 30 Nov 1929 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO. William was born in 1909 in Missouri.

+ 7175 F i. Norma Kay HARDY was born on 13 Oct 1937 in Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO.

+ 7176 M ii. Loyd Eugene HARDY was born on 1 Nov 1944 in Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO.

5322. Oscar Neil PEACE was born on 3 Mar 1910 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO, died on 11 Oct 1978 at age 68, and was buried in Oct 1978 in Harrison Twp., Mercer Co., MO, St. Paul Cemetery.

Oscar married Leila Rebecca CRAIG on 23 Nov 1932 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

+ 7177 M i. Larry Duane PEACE was born on 6 Jan 1937 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

+ 7178 M ii. Jack Neil PEACE was born on 20 Jul 1951 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

5323. Carol Gertrude PEACE was born on 20 May 1917 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO and was buried in Yuma, Yuma Co., AZ.

Carol married John Clay POLLARD on 13 Feb 1937 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

+ 7179 M i. Joel Eugene POLLARD was born on 24 Feb 1938 in Morris, Grundy Co., IL.

+ 7180 M ii. Gerald Dean POLLARD was born on 10 Jun 1940 in Barlett, Cook Co., IL.

Evelyn married John Marion SCHREFFLER on 15 Jun 1929 in Chillicothe, Livingston Co., MO. John was born on 11 Jun 1908 in Harrison Co., MO.

7181 M i. Noel Dean SCHREFFLER was born on 28 Mar 1932 in Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO and died on 28 Mar 1932 in Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO.

+ 7182 M ii. Fred Harrison SCHREFFLER was born on 16 Sep 1933 in Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO.

+ 7184 M iv. Farrel Gene SCHREFFLER was born on 18 Jan 1945 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

Dora married Lee Hamilton COFER on 18 Jul 1945 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

+ 7185 F i. Marsha Lee COFER was born on 22 Mar 1946 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

7186 M i. Micahael Lee BOHENKAMP was born on 8 Jul 1943 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

+ 7187 F ii. Kathleen Jo BOHENKAMP was born on 15 Jan 1947 in Leon, Decatur Co., IA.

+ 7188 M iii. Theodore BOHENKAMP was born on 15 Dec 1954 in Leon, Decatur Co., IA.

7189 U iv. Chris BOHENKAMP was born on 11 Nov 1957 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA.

Willard married Irma Lucille SCOTT on 19 Mar 1943 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

7191 M ii. Jeffrey Scott OVERTON was born on 6 Jun 1952 in Leon, Decatur Co., IA.

+ 7192 M iii. Joel Victor OVERTON was born on 1 Jun 1958 in Leon, Decatur Co., IA.

7193 M iv. David Paul OVERTON was born on 17 Dec 1964 in Leon, Decatur Co., IA.

+ 7194 M i. Kevin Kim OVERTON was born on 2 Mar 1955 in Leon, Decatur Co., IA.

7195 M ii. Tracy Kirk OVERTON was born on 20 May 1959 in Leon, Decatur Co., IA.

7196 M iii. Kip Jack OVERTON was born on 17 Dec 1964 in Leon, Decatur Co., IA.

Harold married Betty Coleen PEARSON on 10 May 1948 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

+ 7197 F i. Jacci Lynn OVERTON was born on 10 Sep 1949 in Leon, Decatur Co., IA.

Clara married Norris Wayne JONES, son of Terry JONES and Kathryn COLLINGS, on 21 Jan 1933 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO. Norris was born on 7 Mar 1911 in Mercer Co., MO, died on 29 May 1973 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO at age 62, and was buried in May 1973 in Harrison Twp., Mercer Co., MO, St. Paul Cemetery.

General Notes:
Norris Wayne Jones

DEATH: Died at Trenton Hospital, Trenton, Grundy Co., MO

7198 F i. Phyllis Charlene JONES was born on 27 Jan 1936 in Mercer Co., MO, died on 15 Nov 1953 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO at age 17, and was buried in Nov 1953 in Harrison Twp., Mercer Co., MO, St. Paul Cemetery.

+ 7201 M iv. Jerry Wayne JONES was born on 12 Dec 1948 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

5331. Wilbur Austin PUTNAM was born on 8 Mar 1915 in Mercer Co., MO and died on 11 Nov 1991 in Harrison Co., MO at age 76.

Wilbur married Nellie Naomi STILL, daughter of Charlie STILL and Effie BOOTH, on 15 Nov 1940 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO.

+ 7202 F i. Shirley Mae PUTNAM was born on 18 Jan 1943 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

+ 7203 F ii. Virginia PUTNAM was born on 14 Aug 1945 in Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO.

+ 7204 F iii. Eleanor Ruth PUTNAM was born on 3 Apr 1950 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

Ward married Norma Helen ODER, daughter of Joseph ODER and Esther MOON, on 5 Dec 1938 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO.

5333. Doris Mineta PUTNAM was born on 28 Sep 1918 in Saline, Mercer Co., MO, died on 26 Jan 1993 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 74, and was buried in Jan 1993 in Harrison Twp., Mercer Co., MO, St. Paul Cemetery.

Doris married Bernard Lee CONSTABLE, son of Leonard CONSTABLE and Ina HUBBARD, on 3 Jul 1937 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO. Bernard died in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO and was buried in Harrison Twp., Mercer Co., MO, St. Paul Cemetery.

+ 7211 F i. Doris Darleen CONSTABLE was born on 27 Jul 1938 in St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO.

+ 7212 F ii. Sharon Lee CONSTABLE was born on 22 Jul 1940 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO, died on 13 Jun 1966 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN at age 25, and was buried in Jun 1966 in Shoreview, Ramsey Co., MN, Hillside Cemetery.

+ 7213 M iii. Loren Earl CONSTABLE was born on 15 Jun 1943 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

7214 M iv. Bernard Dale CONSTABLE was born on 11 Feb 1947 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO, died on 12 Feb 1947, and was buried in Feb 1947 in Brummett, Mercer Co., MO, Prairie Ridge Cemetery.

General Notes:
Bernard Dale Constable

CEMETERY: Prairie Ridge Cemetery, Brummett, Madison Twp., Mercer Co., MO

Hollis married Paul Rudolph SKROH, son of Adolph SKROH and Anna JEZEK, on 24 Sep 1940 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO.

+ 7215 M i. Gene Darwin SKROH was born on 15 Apr 1942 in Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO.

7216 M ii. Gerald R. SKROH was born on 10 Jan 1946 in Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO.

Gerald married Ellen Lorrene JOHNSON on 19 Jun 1972 in Pierre, Hughes Co., SD.

5336. Thelma Maxine PUTNAM was born on 1 Feb 1923 in Mercer Co., MO, died on 2 Jan 1995 in Alton, Madison Co., IL at age 71, and was buried in Jan 1995 in Alton, Madison Co., IL, St. Patrick's Cemetery.

Thelma married Joseph Raymond HANAHAN on 11 Jun 1949 in University City, Clayton Co., MO.

+ 7217 F i. Mary Helen HANAHAN was born on 4 Apr 1950 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO.

+ 7218 M ii. Joseph Putnam HANAHAN was born on 31 Dec 1953 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO.

Betty married Lloyd Irvin HAGAN, son of George HAGAN and Velma BUTLER, on 27 Jan 1945 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

+ 7219 M i. Rodney Jerome HAGAN was born on 14 Sep 1946 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

7220 M ii. Ricky Irwin HAGAN was born on 10 Feb 1950 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

7221 F iii. Judy Kay HAGAN was born on 4 Aug 1951 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

General Notes:
John Lewis Huhn

SPOUSE: John Lewis Huhn was the 2nd husband of Judy Kay Hagan.

Dennis married Anetia Marilyn ARNOTE, daughter of Paul ARNOTE and Mildred VANDERPOOL, on 21 Nov 1954 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.

+ 7222 M i. Dennis Dirk PUTNAM was born on 10 Mar 1967 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.

Kenneth married Blanche CURTER on 18 Mar 1924 in Perryton, Ochiltree Co., TX.

Bessie married Samuel SHUEY on 20 May 1934 in Booker, Lipscomb / Ochiltre Co., TX.

General Notes:
Earl West

OCCUPATION: A rodeo star of note in the Oklahoma Panhandle. He won bareback riding in New York City in 1930 and 1931 and the same in London, England in 1934, steer-riding in Boston, 1932. He had many trophies.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

General Notes:
Gladys Ethel Anspurger

Problem: Was her first name, Gladys or Gladdis? Ethel Conger Heagler has it, Gladdis.

General Notes:
William Chalker Conger

PARENTS: Elzie Marriott Conger and Prudence Bell Long

ADOPTION: William Chalker Conger was adopted by the Congers, in 1934.

NAME-AKA: Born, William Chalker. His mother died in childbirth. His father died 3 years later from double pneumonia.

RESIDENCES: 245 South 6th Avenue; Brighton, CO 80601.

OCCUPATION: Truck driver.

RELATIONSHIP-CHILDREN: William Conger raised Janet Sutton's boys; Jerry, b. 1956 and Jeffery, b. 1958. (CFA I, p. 514)

William married Glenda MATHISEN, daughter of George MATHISEN and Myrtle JENSEN, on 16 Feb 1951 in Brighton, Adams Co., CO. Glenda was born on 21 Jul 1931 in Brighton, Adams Co., CO.

General Notes:
Linds Susan Conger

PARENTS: William Chalker Conger and Glenda Mathisen

William next married Janet Lindall SUTTON, daughter of Sexton Butler SUTTON and Ruth Grace GLOVER, on 6 Nov 1961. Janet was born on 10 Oct 1935 in Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN.

7241 F i. Julie Dee CONGER was born on 17 Jul 1966 in Brighton, Adams Co., CO.

5395. Harold Edwin CONGER was born on 3 Nov 1909 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL and died on 9 Apr 1992 in Illinois at age 82.

General Notes:
Harold Edwin Conger

OCCUPATION: Carpenter

SS Death Index: Harold Conger; b. 3 Nov 1909; issued: IL; d. 9 Apr 1992;
last place of residence: IL; zipcode: 60424; SSN: 334-10-6711
Zipcode 60424 is Gardner, Grundy, IL

Harold married Leona BEWSEY, daughter of Benjamin BEWSEY and Theresa ISHMUL,. Leona was born on 30 Mar 1918 in Onarga, Iroquois Co., IL and died on 16 Apr 1968 in Illinois at age 50.

+ 7242 M i. Harold Benton CONGER was born on 9 Oct 1940 in Arcola, Douglas Co., IL.

+ 7243 F ii. Jacqualine Sue CONGER was born on 23 May 1942 in Melvin, Ford Co., IL.

+ 7244 M iii. Robert Edwin CONGER was born on 6 Jul 1952 in Morris, Grundy Co., IL.

Harold next married Atha Irene FLICK, daughter of Carla FLICK and Mary GULLETT, on 6 Jul 1973. Atha was born on 16 Aug 1915 in French Lake, Vigo Co., IN.

General Notes:
Atha Irene Flick

SPOUSE: Atha Irene Flick was the 2nd wife of Harold Edwin Conger.

General Notes:
Wanetta Louise Conger

Problem: Was her first name, Juanita or Wanetta? Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Wanetta. In CFA II, p. 701 Maxine Leonard says, "dtr's name WANEETA: not Juanita." Then she lists the name as, Waneta, on p. 356, CFA II.

QUESTION: How is the first name of this person spelled?

EDUCATION: Graduate of Sibley High School, Sibley, IL; graduate of Illinois State Normal University; M.S. degree from University of Illinois, Speech / Language - Pathologist.

OCCUPATION: teacher at Eureka, IL

General Notes:
Wallace S. Lamb, Jr.

DIVORCE: The marriage of Wallace S. Lamb and Waneta Louise Conger ended in divorce.

7245 F i. Lynne Jean LAMB was born on 23 Aug 1947 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL.

General Notes:
Lynne Jean Lamb

OCCUPATION: Marketing consultant; wrote 4 books on sales promotion.

General Notes:
Cecil Eugene Carmack

DIVORCE: The marriage of Cecil Eugene Carmack and Lynne Jean Lamb ended in divorce.

General Notes:
Weldon Jay Conger

EDUCATION: Graduate of Sibley High School, Sibley, IL

OCCUPATION: farmer, with AG Services

HOBBIES: likes plowing matches; is a pilot; golfer; likes to travel

Weldon married Eleanor Mae KOEHLER, daughter of Mc_Kinley KOEHLER and Marie FRICKE, on 10 Feb 1945 in Sibley, Ford Co., IL. Eleanor was born on 13 May 1922 in Sibley, Ford Co., IL.

General Notes:
Eleanor Mae Koehler

OCCUPATION: teacher; loves to work with children

HOBBIES: collects coins, dishes, pictures; likes golf and traveling

Sue married William J. HALLINAN, son of Harry William HALLINAN and La_Verne Ruth MURPHY, on 17 Aug 1968 in Normal, Mc Lean Co., IL. William was born on 9 Feb 1943 in Blue Island, Cook Co., IL.

General Notes:
William J. Hallinan

OCCUPATION: Attorney

RESIDENCES: Scottsdale, AZ

5399. Maxwell Clifford CONGER was born on 22 Apr 1915 in Strawn, Livingston Co., IL, died on 6 May 1997 in Lincoln, Logan Co., IL at age 82, and was buried on 9 May 1997 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, Mason City Cemetery.

General Notes:
Maxwell Clifford Conger

EDUCATION: Graduate of Strawn High School, Strawn, IL

OCCUPATION: Truck Driver

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

OBITUARY:
Obituary: EASTON, [IL] -- Maxwell C. Conger, 82, of Easton, formerly of Cape Girardeau, Mo., died Tuesday at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Lincoln.

Survivors: wife, Ruth; a daughter, Rochelle Hoelcher of Fairbury; a stepdaughter, Mary Dipasquale of Mason City; a stepson, Joseph Smith of Norfolk, Va.; three grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Schmidt of Cape Coral, Fla., and Joan Longmier of Show Low, Ariz.

Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Styninger Funeral Home, Mason City. Burial: Mason City Cemetery. Bessie L. Powless

Database: State Journal-Register(Springfield, Illinois), Obituaries, 1993-1999
Headline: OBITUARIES
Publication Date: May 08, 1997
Source: The State Journal-Register Springfield, IL
Page: 44
(Furnished by: Betty McMurphy)

Maxwell married Bernice HUPPERT, daughter of John HUPPERT and Rose JOHNSON, on 14 Oct 1936 in Cropsey, Mc Lean Co., IL. Bernice was born on 17 Aug 1912 in Cropsey, Mc Lean Co., IL.

7250 F i. Rochelle Ann CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1938 in Cropsey, Mc Lean Co., IL.

5400. Russell J. CONGER was born on 27 May 1923 in Strawn, Livingston Co., IL and died on 14 Dec 1990 at age 67.

General Notes:
Russell J. Conger

EDUCATION: Graduate of Strawn High School, Strawn, IL

OCCUPATION-MILITARY: Soldier

SS Death Index: Russell Conger; b. 27 May 1923; issued: IL; d. 14 Dec 1990;
last place of residence: ; zipcode: ; SSN: 354-16-9249

Russell married Elizabeth SCHULZ, daughter of Robert SCHULZ and Barbara RAMMINGER, on 30 Jun 1961 in Goeppingen, Germany. Elizabeth was born on 5 Jun 1929 in Drackenstein, Germany.

General Notes:
Betty Conger

OCCUPATION: Secretary

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

RESIDENCES: As of May 1997, Betty Schmidt of Cape Coral, FL

Betty married James Irvin SOUDERS, son of Walter Earl SOUDERS and Hazel Pearl ENSIGN, on 10 Mar 1946 in Sibley, Ford Co., IL. James was born on 20 May 1926 in Cisco, Piatt Co., IL and died on 10 Sep 1958 in Sibley, Ford Co., IL at age 32.

General Notes:
James Irvin Souders

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

CONFLICT: Where did he die, in Milwaukee, WI or as listed in CFA II, p. 425, Sibley, Ford Co., IL?

+ 7253 F i. Diane Barbara SOUDERS was born on 20 Nov 1949 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.

General Notes:
Joan Bessie Conger

RESIDENCES-AKA: May 1997, Joan Longmier of Show Low, Ariz

Joan married James Richard LONGMIRE, son of Henry Grant LONGMIRE and Flossie IFEL, on 22 Aug 1948 in Sibley, Ford Co., IL. James was born on 23 Mar 1928 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL.

General Notes:
James Richard Longmire

MILITARY: U.S.A.F. 1946-1949

HOBBIES: As a hobby he made his own experimental aircraft of wood

OCCUPATION: Farmer

NAME-CONFLICT: Longmier in obit of Maxwell C. Conger; Longmore (CFA I, p. 81)

+ 7254 M i. Richard Allen LONGMIRE was born on 9 May 1950 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL.

7255 M ii. Robert Louis LONGMIRE was born on 29 Nov 1955 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL.

Juanita married Elting GRAY Jr., son of Elting F. GRAY and Edna F. BELL, on 13 Apr 1941 in Ashokan, Ulster Co., NY. Elting was born on 3 Jan 1922 in New York.

General Notes:
Elting Gray, Jr.

RESIDENCES: 2768 South 2420 E; Salt Lake City, UT 84109

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

+ 7258 F i. Nancy Lee GRAY was born on 11 Sep 1945 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA.

+ 7259 M ii. Wayne Brent GRAY was born on 7 Oct 1948 in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY.

+ 7260 M iii. Larry Bruce GRAY was born on 18 Apr 1952 in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY.

+ 7261 M iv. Dennis Gene GRAY was born on 10 Apr 1954 in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY.

General Notes:
Edson Lee Rhea

EDUCATION: Graduate of Whiting High School, Whiting, IN

OCCUPATION: foreman in E. Chicago Steel Mills; Mechanical Engineer on moon rocket engines

Problem: Was he born at Bloomington, IL or as listed in CFA II, p. 404, Normal, IL?

Edson married Anne Marie HAJDUCKO on 29 Aug 1936 in Whiting, Lake Co., IN. Anne was born on 18 Aug 1918.

General Notes:
Anne Marie Hajducko

NAME-CONFLICT: Ann Hyducho in CFA I.

OCCUPATION: Assembled micro-switches on rocket parachutes for re-entry landings

+ 7262 M i. Richard Darwin RHEA was born on 15 Jun 1937 in East Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

+ 7263 F ii. Sally Louise RHEA was born on 12 Mar 1943 in Hammond, Lake Co., IN.

7264 M iii. Walter Elliott RHEA II was born on 25 Jan 1946 in Hammond, Lake Co., IN.

General Notes:
Walter Elliott Rhea

DIVORCE: The marriage of Walter Elliott Rhea and Vickie Cohen ended in divorce.

5434. Shirley Louise RHEA was born about 5 Mar 1920 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL and died on 28 Mar 1980 about age 60.

General Notes:
Shirley Louise Rhea

HOBBIES: Pianist of ability and accompanist for high school orchestra. Placed first in piano in 1937 and second in 1938 in National High School Music Contests. Won a music scholarship

EDUCATION: Graduate of Whiting High School, Whiting, IN

OCCUPATION: Clerk typist with the Veteran's Hospital and Dept. of the Army at Lexington, KY for 17 years

Problem: Here birth date has been listed as 5 Mar 1920 in CFA I and 5 Mar 1921 in CFA II. It seems more liked that the birth date was 5 Mar 1920 in light of the fact that her sister is listed in CFA II with a birth date of 14 Jul 1921.

Shirley married Victor John SOBO on 1 Jun 1938 in Crown Point, Lake Co., IN. Victor was born on 11 May 1918 in Whiting, Lake Co., IN.

General Notes:
Victor John Sobo

AKA: Sabo in CFA I; Victor John Sobo in CFA II, p. 425

OCCUPATION: Flight instructor

Problem: Was he married at Whiting, IN as listed in CFA I or at Crown Point, IN
as listed in CFA II, p. 425?

DIVORCE: The marriage of Victor John Sobo and Shirley Louise Rhea ended in
divorce in 1945.

+ 7265 M i. Victor John SOBO Jr. was born on 17 May 1939 in East Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

Shirley next married Jesse Rice MIDDLETON Jr. on 23 Jul 1946 in Lexington, Fayette Co., KY. Jesse was born on 2 Apr 1916.

General Notes:
Jesse Rice Middleton, Jr.

SPOUSE: Jesse Middleton was the 2nd spouse of Shirley Louise Rhea.

MILITARY: 48 months served during WWII in the South Pacific

OCCUPATION: Electrician

+ 7267 M i. Danny Rhea MIDDLETON was born on 4 Apr 1947 in Lexington, Fayette Co., KY.

+ 7268 F ii. Jo_Anne Carol MIDDLETON was born on 6 Sep 1950 in Lexington, Fayette Co., KY.

General Notes:
Janice Ellen Rhea

EDUCATION: Graduate of Whiting Indiana High School; later attended University of Kentucky at Bowling Green, KY.

HOBBIES: Splendid violinist, placing first in the Middlewest National High School contest at Cleveland, OH in 1937 at Columbus, OH in 1938 placed second and again first at Indianapolis, IN 1939

Janice married Henry Ford WAGNER on 28 Jan 1944. Henry was born on 26 Aug 1916 in Farmington, Atchison Co., KS.

+ 7269 F i. Lynn Ellen WAGNER was born on 8 Feb 1945 in Somerset, Pulaski Co., KY.

General Notes:
Roger Lester Reeves

DIVORCE: The marriage of Roger Lester Reeves and Alice Kathleen Wagner ended in divorce.

7271 F iii. Charlotte Rhea WAGNER was born on 15 Sep 1953 in Hammond, Lake Co., IN.

General Notes:
Danny Thomas Daniels

DIVORCE: The marriage of Danny Thomas Daniels and Charlotte Rhea Wagner ended in divorce.

General Notes:
Virginia Maxine Galvond

EDUCATION: Graduate of New London Iowa High School; attended Iowa Wesleyan University and Illinois State Normal

OCCUPATION: Civil Service in Baltimore, MD

Virginia married Glen Paul FOSSETT on 18 Nov 1950. Glen was born on 18 Jan 1918 and died on 10 Mar 1978 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO at age 60.

General Notes:
Glenn Craig Fossett

AKA: Probably called Craig.

QUESTION: Was Glenn Craig Fossett or his wife adopted? It is not clear from CFA II, p. 306.

5438. John Conger GALVOND was born on 20 May 1922 in Montrose, Lee Co., IA, died on 11 Sep 1990 in Jonesboro, Clayton Co., GA at age 68, and was buried in Sep 1990 in Fayetteville, Fayette Co., GA, Camp Memorial Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Conger Galvond

EDUCATION: Graduate of Thorton Fractional High School, Calumet City, IL

NAME-CONFLICT: John Maurice Galvond in WFT, Vol. 1

CEMETERY: Camp Memorial Cemetery may be the one located in Fayetteville, Fayette Co., GA. This location used in the Conger genealogy file of Richard E. Henthorn.

John next married Jean Naomi POINTER on 4 May 1952 in Hammond, Lake Co., IN. Jean was born on 4 Jun 1924 in Louisville, Clay Co., IL and died in 1989 in Jonesboro, Clayton Co., GA at age 65.

General Notes:
Lynas Sharlotte Lane

EDUCATION: Graduate of Pekin High School, Pekin, IL

Lynas married Dareld Brokaw LEEDS on 20 Jun 1942 in St. Charles, St. Charles Co., MO. Dareld was born on 25 Apr 1914 in Green Valley, Tazewell Co., IL.

+ 7282 M i. Stephen Lane LEEDS was born on 20 Jul 1945 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.

General Notes:
Andre Vian

DIVORCE: The marriage of Andre Vian and Marilyn Joy Leeds ended in divorce.

General Notes:
Marjorie Ann Lane

EDUCATION: Graduate of Pekin High School, Pekin, IL

Marjorie married Richard Elliott JANSMA on 25 Mar 1943 in Lansing, Cook Co., IL. Richard was born on 8 Oct 1921.

Ronald married Sandra Jean MATHENA on 29 Apr 1958 in Hammond, Lake Co., IN. Sandra was born on 31 Oct 1938.

General Notes:
Malvern Stuart Lane

DIVORCE: The marriage of Malvern Stuart Lane and Donna Davis ended in divorce.

Malvern next married Jeanne Boyd HUFF on 19 Jun 1965. Jeanne was born on 13 Feb 1937.

General Notes:
Jeanne Boyd Huff

SPOUSE: Jeanne Boyd Huff was the 2nd spouse of Malvern Stuart Lane.

CHILD: Jeanne had a son, Stephen L. Hull or married, Judith Ann Skigas on 20 Sep 1980.

QUESTION: What was the maiden name of this person? If her maiden name was, Boyd, what was her married name, Huff or Hull? See CFA II, p. 357.

General Notes:
Daniel Richard Hughes

CHRISTENING: St. James Episcopal Cathedral, Milwaukee, WI

DIVORCE: The marriage of Daniel Richard Hughes and Carol Rachel Rodgers ended in divorce.

Daniel married Carol Rachel RODGERS in Jun 1953 in Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada.

5445. Douglas Conger HUGHES was born on 29 Aug 1929 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL and died on 23 Apr 1982 in Bremerton, Kitsap Co., WA at age 52.

General Notes:
Douglas Conger Hughes

CHRISTENING: Episcopal Church of Atonement, Chicago, IL

DIVORCE: The marriage of Douglas Conger Hughes and Donna Righam ended in divorce.

SSN:
Individual: Hughes, Douglas
Social Security #: 537-22-8384
SS# issued in: Washington
Birth date: Aug 29, 1929
Death date: Apr 1982
Residence code: Washington
ZIP Code of last known residence: 98110
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Bainbridge Island, Washington
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 98110
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Bainbridge Island, Washington
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 30, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.114333.64]

Douglas next married Lenora Brennan FICK on 10 Sep 1959. Lenora was born on 9 Apr 1925.

General Notes:
Lenora Brennan Fick

SPOUSE: Lenora Brennan Fick was the 2nd spouse of Douglas Conger Hughes.

David married Edilia Hurtado ABREUW on 20 Feb 1967 in Washington, DC. Edilia was born on 1 Oct 1938.

General Notes:
Edilia Hurtado Abreuw

NAME-CONFLICT: The last name of this person is not clear in CFA II, p. 340. The letters after the "e" are over stuck and run together.

General Notes:
Maria Gabriella Hughes

HONORS-EDUCATION: Entered New York University in the fall of 1988 on a $5,000 scholarship.

7305 F ii. Sharon Christine HUGHES was born on 12 Oct 1971 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

General Notes:
Sharon Christine Hughes

HONORS-EDUCATION: Received a $10,000 scholarship at Boston University

General Notes:
Jacquelin Gertrude Hughes

NAME: Jacquelin Gertrude Hughes, b. 1 Apr 1939, CFA I, p. 750

7307 M i. Jules Aaron BARTOW was born on 20 Sep 1962 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

7308 F ii. Sarah Lyons BARTOW was born on 21 Dec 1963 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

General Notes:
Sarah Lyons Bartow

EDUCATION: Cum Laude graduate of Oregon University in the spring of 1988

OCCUPATION: Artist, works for an art company in Washington, DC

7309 M iii. Christopher Phillip BARTOW was born on 20 Sep 1965 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

General Notes:
Christopher Phillip Bartow

MILITARY: 4 years in the Army in West Germany

EDUCATION: After military service entered Brigham Young University in 1989

General Notes:
Allen Charles Conger

RESIDENCES: 8605 S.W. White Ct.; Portland, OR 97225

5499. Roy Hardy Mc_COLLUM was born on 16 Apr 1909 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO and died on 16 Oct 1962 in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS at age 53.

Roy married Dora Rea MILLER, daughter of David MILLER and Martha Jane BENNETT, on 20 Jun 1928. Dora was born on 22 Aug 1909 in Hickory, Grundy Co., MO.

+ 7313 M i. Clarence E. Mc_COLLUM was born on 22 Apr 1929 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

7314 F ii. Gladys Mae Mc_COLLUM was born on 17 Nov 1931 in Hickory, Grundy Co., MO.

7315 M iii. Roy Oliver Mc_COLLUM was born on 5 Aug 1940 and died on 24 Oct 1977 at age 37.

General Notes:
Lloyd W. Pauley

NAME-CONFLICT: Lloyd W. Parley and Lloyd W. Pauley in CFA II.

General Notes:
Billy Ray Conger

QUESTION-SPOUSE: Who was the mother of the children of Billy Ray Conger?

Billy next married Mildred Louise SMITH, daughter of Roscoe SMITH and Pauline Kathryn DYER, on 8 Jan 1968 in Edina, MO. Mildred was born on 10 Nov 1930 in Knox Co., MO, died on 13 Aug 2013 in Lewistown, MO at age 82, and was buried on 16 Aug 2013 in Lewistown, MO, Lewiston Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mildred Louise Smith

AKA: Mrs. Goodwin

OBITUARY:
Mildred Louise Conger, age 82, of Lewistown, MO, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013, in her home in Lewistown, MO. She was born November 10, 1930, in Knox County, Missouri, the daughter of Roscoe and Pauline Kathryn Dyer Smith.

She was united in marriage to Billy Ray Conger, Sr. at Edina, MO on January 8, 1968.

Surviving are her husband Billy Ray Conger, Sr. of Lewistown, MO, one son J. Marvin Goodwin and wife Mary, of Lewistown, MO, one daughter Kathy Henschen and husband Donald of Mt. Olive, IL, two step sons, Billy R. Conger, Jr., and wife Debbie of Kahoka, MO, Ronnie E. Conger and wife Mary of Whiteside, MO, one sister Bessie Baker of Memphis, MO, fourteen grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, one son Kenneth Goodwin and one daughter Evelyn Goodwin.

Mildred resided in Knox and Lewis Counties all her life, where she was employed as a nurse’s aide in Lewis County, MO. She enjoyed nature immensely, finding beauty in her surroundings. She liked handiwork and made many afghans for those she loved. Mildred was a member of Gideon’s International Auxiliary and the LaBelle First Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Friday, August 16, 2013, in the Coder Funeral Chapel in LaBelle, MO. Brother James Renot officiated at the services. Burial was in Lewistown Cemetery. Casket bearers were Terry Bourret, Dr. James Mann, Wendell Kreider, Larry Vaugh, Justin Gibson and Maurice Turnbull. Honorary bearers were Walter Adams, Monte Corbin and Leland Doscher.

Memorials may be made to Gideon International Memorial Bible Program. Memorials may be left at or mailed to Coder Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 151, LaBelle, MO 63447.
(Source: The Edina Sentenial, on the Internet)

General Notes:
Donald Lee Conger

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

RESIDENCES: Rt. 2, Box 44; Hallsville, MO 65255

OCCUPATION: Telephone company switchman

MILITARY: U.S. Navy 1955-57

ORGANIZATIONS: Member of National Campers and Hikers Assn. since 1969.

Donald married Luella Jane KINNISON, daughter of Delbert Leland KINNISON and Orriss Maudelene CORNWELL, on 10 May 1959 in Columbia, Boone Co., MO. Luella was born on 23 Sep 1939 in Hale, Livingston Co., MO.

General Notes:
Luell Jane Kinnison

NAME-CONFLICT: Kineson and Kinnison both listed in CFA II.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

7333 M i. Donald Duane CONGER was born on 11 Apr 1960 in Columbia, Boone Co., MO.

+ 7334 F ii. Juanita Jane CONGER was born on 4 Nov 1961 in Columbia, Boone Co., MO.

Ronald married Barbara AKERS, daughter of Roger AKERS and Loraine PENNINGTON, on 22 Sep 1956 in Brookfield, Linn Co., MO. Barbara was born on 17 Dec 1938 in Meadville, Linn Co., MO.

+ 7335 M i. Kurt Wayne CONGER was born on 28 Jun 1957 in Moberly, Randolph Co., MO.

7336 M ii. Kerry Dean CONGER was born on 26 May 1960 in Moberly, Randolph Co., MO.

7337 F iii. Leslie Ronelle CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1966 in Columbia, Boone Co., MO.

Janice married Ellis Lee JEFFRIES on 4 Mar 1956 in Hale, Carroll Co., MO. Ellis was born on 14 Dec 1932 in Hale, Carroll Co., MO.

7338 M i. Gary Lee JEFFRIES was born on 19 May 1957 in Independence, Jackson/Clay Co., MO.

7340 M iii. Edwin Larry JEFFRIES was born on 30 May 1962 in Smithville, Clay Co., MO.

Sherry married Joseph Carl BRUCH on 9 Oct 1971 in Hale, Carroll Co., MO. Joseph was born on 17 Apr 1944 in Lusk, Niobrara Co., WY.

7341 F i. Courtney Joan BRUCH was born on 30 May 1974 in Torrington, Goshen Co., WY.

7342 M ii. Matthew James BRUCH was born on 27 Dec 1978 in Torrington, Goshen Co., WY.

General Notes:
James Clayton Conger

OCCUPATION: Manager of a concrete company at Altus, OK. CFA I, p. 37a

RESIDENCES: Rt. 3, Box 26; Altus, OK 73521

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

James married Avanell SEXTON, daughter of W. C. SEXTON and Julia PAULK, on 23 Dec 1954 in Altus, Jackson Co., OK. Avanell was born on 20 Jul 1937 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK.

+ 7343 M i. James Clayton CONGER was born on 6 Aug 1955 in Altus, Jackson Co., OK.

+ 7344 F ii. Dana Dee_Ann CONGER was born on 30 Dec 1956 in Altus, Jackson Co., OK.

+ 7345 F iii. Gina Gaye CONGER was born on 9 Sep 1960 in Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX.

General Notes:
William Lewis Conger

AKA: Called, Lewis

OCCUPATION: Assembler

HOBBIES: Plays guitar; enjoys horse-back riding

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESIDENCES: 3309 N. Institute; Colorado Springs, CO

William married Dorothy Marie FOX, daughter of Eugene Winfield FOX and Jennie Elizabeth HUFFAKER, on 2 Mar 1951 in Denver, Adams Co., CO. Dorothy was born on 5 Sep 1931 in Manassa, Conejos Co., CO.

General Notes:
Dorothy Marie Ford

HOBBIES: handiwork

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESEARCHER: Did intensive search on the Conger line and kept Maxine Leonard inspired by calling long distance frequently. Apparently didn't provide information about herself.

7346 F i. Donna Louise CONGER was born on 9 Dec 1951 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

7347 M ii. Ronald Lewis CONGER was born on 23 Jun 1954 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

7348 F iii. Jeanette Marie CONGER was born on 13 Sep 1955 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

7349 M iv. William Clark CONGER was born on 11 Nov 1960 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

7350 M v. Brent Winfield CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1973 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

General Notes:
Charles Curtis Conger

OCCUPATION: Electrician

RESIDENCES: 2809 Fremont Drive; Colorado Springs, CO 80910

Charles married Janet BARCLAY, daughter of Alexander James BARCLAY and Unknown, on 16 Jan 1966 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO. Janet was born on 28 Jul 1932 in Newburgh, Orange Co., NY.

7351 M i. Michael Andrew CONGER was born on 1 Jul 1958 in Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT.

General Notes:
Michael Andrew Conger

ADOPTION: Michael Andrew Conger was adopted.

7353 M iii. Steven Daniel CONGER was born on 8 Oct 1971 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

General Notes:
Catherine Jean Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Catherine Jean and Minnie Jane Conger were twins.

AKA: Called, Jean

Catherine married Joseph Victor NAGODE, son of Matt NAGODE and Mary MISMAS, on 26 Nov 1952 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO. Joseph was born on 19 Nov 1928 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

General Notes:
Joseph Victor Nagode

NAME-CONFLICT: Joseph V. Nagade; Joseph Victor Nagode, CFA II, p. 464

OCCUPATION: Carpenter

7354 M i. Robert Mathew NAGODE was born on 11 Oct 1958 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

7355 F ii. Cheryl Jo NAGODE was born on 22 Nov 1960 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

Cheryl married William Robert LEWANDOWSKI, son of Robert Walter LEWANDOWSKI and Mary KELLY, on 4 Apr 1987. William was born on 29 Dec 1957 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

7356 M iii. Mark Andrew NAGODE was born on 9 May 1964 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

7357 F iv. Luanne Marie NAGODE was born on 31 Jul 1966 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

Minnie married Jay Herman VIOX, son of George VIOX and Ella Fredia MEYER, on 15 Nov 1951 in Raton, Colfax Co., NM. Jay was born on 18 Aug 1926 in Syracuse, Otoe Co., NE.

General Notes:
Jay Herman Viox

OCCUPATION: Mill foreman

RESIDENCES: P.O. Box 29; Austin, NV 89310

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Lutheran

MARRIAGE-ERROR: Jay Herman Viox and Minnie Jane Conger were married, 15 Nov 1951, not 15 Oct 1951. (CFA II, p. 712)

AKA: Joy Herman Viox (CFA I, p. 800)

7358 M i. Charles Dean VIOX was born on 15 Aug 1952 in Camp Mc Coy, Monroe Co., WI.

7359 F ii. Ella Marie VIOX was born on 15 Sep 1953 and died on 19 Sep 1953 in Maywood, Los Angeles Co., CA.

7360 M iii. Michel Wayne VIOX was born on 8 Mar 1965 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO and died on 8 Mar 1965 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

5546. Robert Angelo CONGER was born on 20 Mar 1934 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO and died on 1 May 1982 at age 48.

General Notes:
Robert Angelo Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Robert Angelo and Roberta Ann Conger were twins.

OCCUPATION: Salesman

RESIDENCES: 10262 Terry Way, Apt. 1; Cupertino, CA 95014

HOBBIES: Bowling and pool

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Robert
Social Security #: 523-36-8070
Issued in: Colorado
Birth date: Mar 20, 1934
Death date: May 1982
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 95014
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Cupertino, California
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 95014
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Cupertino, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.80]

Robert married Wilma SIZEMORE, daughter of Hiram SIZEMORE and Mamie Lee HICKMAN, on 14 Nov 1959 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO. Wilma was born on 5 Nov 1937 in Hamilton, Hamilton Co., OH.

General Notes:
Wilma Sizemore

OCCUPATION: Apartment manager

HOBBIES: Bowling, sewing, cooking

7361 F i. Pamela Sue CONGER was born on 23 Jun 1960 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.

+ 7362 F i. Marilyn Jean BROWN was born on 8 Mar 1953 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.

Miller married Marjorie Ellen WATSON on 19 Nov 1955 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

7365 F i. Marla Rae CONGER was born on 30 Sep 1956 in Altus, Jackson Co., OK.

7366 F ii. Mickie Gaye CONGER was born on 21 Oct 1957 in Riverton, Fremont Co., WY.

7367 M iii. Miller Dean CONGER was born on 31 Dec 1959 in Kemmerer, Lincoln Co., WY and died on 17 Aug 1962 at age 2.

7368 F iv. Marie Ellen CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1963 in Gillette, Campbell Co., WY.

7369 M v. Matthew Guy CONGER was born on 9 May 1968 in Sheridan, Sheridan Co., WY.

Stanley married Etta Faye COLHOUSE on 16 Jul 1955 in Altus, Jackson Co., OK.

5554. Bessie SWELEY was born in 1904 and died in 1964 in Sidney, Richland Co., MT at age 60.

5555. Moses HOWARD was born on 18 Dec 1916 and died in 1972 in Miles City, Custer Co., MT at age 56.

7374 F i. Myrna Kay HOWARD was born on 2 Dec 1942 in Fairview, Richland Co., MT.

5556. Herbert HOWARD was born on 30 Dec 1918 and died in 1983 in California at age 65.

7376 M ii. Ray BELL was born in Sep 1941 and died in 1970 in California at age 29.

5558. Gennette HOWARD was born in Jul 1922 and died in 1989 in Enid, Richland Co., MT at age 67.

Betty married Paul LAMPHIER. Paul was born in 1929 in Box Elder, Hill Co., MT and died in 1991 at age 62.

7387 F i. Paulette LAMPHIER was born on 10 Jul 1947 in Malta, Phillips Co., MT.

7388 U ii. Terri LAMPHIER was born on 25 Jul 1949 in Sidney, Richland Co., MT.

7389 F iii. Bretta Jo LAMPHIER was born on 2 Aug 1951 in Sidney, Richland Co., MT.

7390 F iv. Libby LAMPHIER was born on 24 Jun 1954 in Malta, Phillips Co., MT.

7391 M v. Kirk Leroy LAMPHIER was born on 8 Feb 1956 in Sidney, Richland Co., MT.

7392 M vi. Kevin Wade LAMPHIER was born on 23 Jul 1963 in Sidney, Richland Co., MT and died on 23 Dec 1967 at age 4.

Alice married John Dennis SHEA. John was born on 24 Mar 1912 in Calumet, Houghton Co., MI and died on 17 Jul 1980 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 68.

General Notes:
John Dennis Shea

DEATH-CONFLICT: A birth date of 25 Mar 1912 has been reported. This doesn't
agree with the SSDI date of 24 Mar 1912.

SSN:
Individual: Shea, John
Social Security #: 516-07-4640
SS# issued in: Montana
Birth date: Mar 24, 1912
Death date: Jul 1980
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 90247
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Gardena, California
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 90247
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Gardena, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 30, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.72723.32]

+ 7393 M i. James Howard SHEA was born on 6 Nov 1937 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT.

Alice next married Cleveland BISHOP. Cleveland was born on 11 Jun 1915 in Tonapah, Nye Co., NV and died on 2 Nov 1992 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT at age 77.

General Notes:
Cleveland Bishop

SPOUSE: Cleveland Bishop was the 2nd spouse of Alice Loretta Howard.

+ 7394 F i. Cleo Sue BISHOP was born on 10 Jun 1939 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT.

Gordon married Edith ROTHERD. Edith was born on 17 May 1905 in Maxbass, Bottineau Co., ND.

Gordon next married Irene JOHNSON. Irene was born on 17 May 1910 in Williston, Williams Co., ND and died in 1979 in Yakima, Yakima Co., WA at age 69.

General Notes:
Irene Johnson

SPOUSE: Irene Johnson was the 2nd wife of Gordon H. Howard.

5563. Leotha HOWARD was born on 7 Jul 1911 in Dawson Co., MT and died in Missoula, Missoula Co., MT.

+ 7398 F ii. Ella Mae BUCKALLEW was born on 14 Apr 1934 in Kirksville, Adair Co., MO.

+ 7400 M iv. Gordon Wayne BUCKALLEW was born on 26 Dec 1941 in Missoula, Missoula Co., MT.

+ 7401 F v. Eileen Edna BUCKALLEW was born on 27 Mar 1943 in Hamilton, Ravalli, MT.

7402 M vi. Richard BUCKALLEW was born in Apr 1947 in Missoula, Missoula Co., MT and died in Jun 1965 in Boulder, Jefferson Co., MT at age 18.

General Notes:
Betty Jane Howard

RESEARCHER: Betty Nelson was interested in genealogy.

7403 M i. Michale SCOFIELD was born in 1948 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT and died in 1966 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT at age 18.

5568. Ellsworth Eugene WINTERS was born on 1 Jan 1921 in Dos Palos, Merced Co., CA and died on 31 Jul 1999 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 78.

Ellsworth married Pearl Ruth FILATREAU on 24 Jul 1943 in Logan, Cache Co., UT. Pearl was born on 13 Jul 1919 in Silver Creek, Merrick Co., NE.

+ 7417 F i. Patricia Jean WINTERS was born on 20 Jun 1944 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.

+ 7418 F ii. Margaret Lou WINTERS was born on 12 Jan 1947 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.

7419 M iii. Michael Eugene WINTERS was born on 19 May 1949 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
Michael Eugene Winters

RESEARCHER: Michael Eugene Winters was interested in genealogy. As of Aug 1999 he had a Family Tree Maker Website.

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1999, 4730 Marconi Avenue, Apt. 11; Carmichael, CA 95608

General Notes:
Jacqueline Revina Vaught

AKA: Jacqueline Rewina Vaught by Michael Winters.

General Notes:
Paul Burton

SPOUSE: Paul Burton was the 2nd spouse of Jacqueline Revina Vaught.

5570. Sally Ellen VAUGHT was born on 7 Jan 1932 in Taft, Kern Co., CA and died on 31 May 1954 in Taft, Kern Co., CA at age 22.

General Notes:
Sally Ellen Vaught

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Sally (Vaught) Conger? If so, there is a
conflict on the date of death.
Individual: Conger, Sally
Social Security #: 568-38-1506
Issued in: California
Birth date: Jan 7, 1932
Death date: May 1969
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 12, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.158]

Sally married Kent Lewis CONGER, son of Simeon David CONGER and Maybell Rosalie LEWIS, on 13 Jan 1950 in Taft, Kern Co., CA. Kent was born on 7 Nov 1927 in Kaolin, Clark Co., NV and died on 18 Sep 1959 in Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA at age 31.

General Notes:
Kent Lewis Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Kent Lewis Conger and his wife, Sally Ellen Vaught, were 7th cousins, 1 generation removed. Their common ancestor was John Belconger.

DEATH-CONFLICT: Was the death in Sep 1958 as listed in the SSDI or 18 Sep 1959 as listed elsewhere?

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Kent
Social Security #: 545-38-2188
Issued in: California
Birth date: Nov 7, 1927
Death date: Sep 1958
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 12, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.164]

+ 7422 M ii. Kent Lewis CONGER was born on 26 Dec 1952 in Taft, Kern Co., CA.

David married Lois Elaine GOERTZEN, daughter of Isaac C. GOERTZEN and Elda Hester ROSS, on 29 Oct 1954 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA. Lois was born on 28 Mar 1936 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

+ 7423 M i. Duane Robert STEVENS was born on 2 Aug 1955 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

David next married Carol B. RADBRUCH on 14 Oct 1977 in San Luis Obispo Co., CA.

David next married Lourdes C. VICENCIO on 10 Nov 1979 in Reno, Washoe Co., NV.

5578. Walter Benjamin LEMON Jr. was born on 20 Sep 1911 in Eagle/Wolcott, Eagle Co., CO, died on 16 Apr 1994 in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO at age 82, and was buried on 20 Apr 1994 in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO, Rose Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Walter Benjamin Lemon Jr.

OCCUPATION: Cattle Rancher/Veterinarian

ORGANIZATIONS: 32nd Degree Mason; Cattlemens Association; Garfield County, CO Historical Society

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Quick on the uptake; Social in nature; Gentle in temperament; 6'2"; 140 lbs.; brown hair; hazel eyes

EDUCATION: Ross Business School, Grand Junction, CO (General Business); Colorado A&M, Fort Collins, CO (Veterinary Science)

RESIDENCES: Fourteen miles west of Rifle, CO, south side of the Colorado River, directly opposite the famed original oil shale site known as Anvil Points.

MARRIAGE-HONORS:
Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Lemon, Jr. returned home Thursday from a short trip to Ouray. (Colo.) Friday evening about seventy-five guests from Rifle, Grand Valley and the neighborhood gathered at the Ben Lemon home for a reception and dance. Dainty refreshments were served and at a late hour the guests departed wishing them a happy wedded life. Saturday morning they departed with a shipment of cattle for Denver. After tending to business in Denver, the newlyweds will spend another week before returning to the Ranch.
(Source: Rifle Telegram, Rifle, Colorado, Oct. 19, 1938, Holmes Mesa Community Notes - P. 5)
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

BIOGRAPHY:
Who's Who Encyclopedia for the State of Colorado. About 1970, P. 1099

WALTER BENJAMIN LEMON, JR., is co-owner with his father, Walter Benjamin, Sr., of a ranching and farming property near Rifle, Garfield County, Colorado, doing business as W.B. Lemon and Son. To the original purchase of eighty acres, made by Walter, Sr. in 1912, many additions have been made, including several old homesteads, among them the Holmes homestead for which Holmes Mesa was named. At present W.B. Lemon and Son has 9760 acres of deeded land, mostly irrigated; 1900 acres of leased land; 3300 acres leased in partnership; with combined permit under Taylor Grazing and Forest Act for cows. The Lemons raise Hereford cattle, registered and commercial, and at present have about two thousand head. Brands include Quarter Circle L X and Quarter Circle L, the subject's brand; Walter B. III's brand, which is Slash H T; and Three Quarter Box 7, James Robert Lemon's brand.

Walter Benjamin Lemon, Jr., was born on Sept. 20, 1911, in Eagle, Colo., to Walter Benjamin and Mary Conger Lemon. Walter Lemon, Sr. was born in Pueblo Co., Colorado, on Apr. 24, 1884. The subject's Mother was born in Grand Lake, Colorado, on June 10, 1884; and was married to Mr. Lemon in Glenwood Springs in 1908. She passed away on Oct. 5, 1959. Walter Benjamin Lemon, Jr. attended schools in Garfield County and Intermountain Academy, an Adventist School, which was operated from 1920 to 1932 in the Rulison area.

Walter Lemon, Sr. decided against work in the steel mills of Pueblo and came west with two brothers, Robert Letcher and Frederick. The latter worked on the railroad at Eagle, Colo., and was killed in a railroad accident. Letcher became a cattle drover to Montana from Texas and was cook at the age of 70 for the last big trail drive to Montana. He was selected for the Cowboy Hall of Fame in 1957 on the basis of his general all around cowboy talent. He'd been General Trail Boss for the Goodnight Ranch in Texas. Walter, Sr., got a taste of the Old West during the two years that he operated a saloon at Eagle and during his days as owner and operator of the Pastime Recreation Hall in Rifle, which was located where the City Market is today. It was often necessary for him to disarm cowboys, who became too free with guns. Walter Lemon, Sr. was instrumental in building the first grandstand at the Rifle Fairgrounds, and he coached the first ball team in Rifle. He was also instrumental in starting the first Garfield County Fair and was one of the first directors of it. When he first came to Holmes Mesa to herd cattle for his father- in-law, John L. Conger, there were fourteen families on the Mesa. Today there are only four. The Mesa was named for the three Holmes brothers, who came here from Chicago. They came to a disagreement among themselves, and one brother was shot to death, with the other two spending the rest of their lives in the state penitentiary for murder.

In 1955 Lemon Vs Long was the first lawsuit in the State of Colorado over domestic water rights, with Attorneys Pettry, Delaney, and Darrow engaged for the trial. The case was decided in Lemon's favor by the U.S. Supreme Court.

The subject's mother's family, the Congers, Youngs and Bakers were very prominent in early Colorado history. The subject's grandmother, Mrs. Jennie Young Conger, came from Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Denver, with her parents in 1871, via immigrant railroad car. Her father soon established the first hack in the City of Denver, and in April of 1871 added dray service. At one time he could have traded a fine pacing pony for forty acres of land on which the Brown Palace Hotel now stands. The Young family bought a wheat ranch twenty-five miles east of Denver, later moving to Grand Lake where they built the Fairview Hotel in 1879. Mrs. Lemon's great-great grandfather, John R. Baker, came to Colo. from Ind. with the first gold boom about 1860. He filed Claim Number 52 which became the notorious Baker Mine in Clear Creek County. Mr. Baker had both gold and silver mines in Summit, Clear Creek and Grand County. John L. Conger, grandfather of the subject, was a charter member of the Masonic Blue Lodge of Rifle. The subject's father was a second cousin to Robert W. Steele, Colorado's first territorial governor, and has been president or secretary of the Battlement Mesa Cattlemen's Association since its inception.

Walter Benjamin Lemon, Jr., married the former Roberta Ann Morgan, daughter of George Frank and Grace Truman O'Quinn Morgan, in Rifle on Oct. 10, 1938. Mrs. Lemon was born in Hornbeck, Louisiana, and is a graduate of Northwestern State College of Louisiana and Western State College, Gunnison, Colo. She now teaches school in Silt, Colo. Her father was born in Abbeyville, Louisiana; her mother, in Boyce, Louisiana. Mrs. Lemon's parents were married in Hornbeck, Louisiana, on Jan. 13, 1916. Mr. and Mrs. Lemon are the parents of three living children: Mary Jo Ann, Walter Benjamin, III, and James Robert. Wm. Lamar died as a child. Mary Jo is an accomplished musician, Walter III is a student at Northwestern State College of Louisiana. James Robert was named State Farmer by the FFA and is state parliamentarian for the Junior Cattlemen's Association. Both boys have been and are very active in FFA and DeMolay.

Mr. Lemon, Jr. is president of the Battlement Mesa Cattlemen's Association, vice-president of the Holy Cross Electric Board, a director of the Colorado Ute Power Association, vice-president of the Holy Cross Electric Board, a director of the Colorado Ute Power Association, and president of the Soil Conservation Board. He is a member of the Farm Bureau, the Colorado Cattlemen's Association, the Holy Cross Cattlemen's Association. Mrs. Lemon is Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge and a past DeMolay Mother's Club member, past secretary-treasurer of the CEA, and radio chairman of the Colorado Cowbells. She is also a member of the CEA and the Order of the Eastern Star. Each member of the Lemon family has gained prominence, mainly in the fields of ranching and farming. This fine family has taken a leading role in the growth of the Rifle area, and each member has been concerned that the community become a better place in which to live because he or she contributed something to its betterment.

Errors in the above account:
1)Mrs. Young went to Grand Lake, August 1879 and homesteaded. She bought 115 acres on the west side of Grand Lake. The main hotel was built early summer of 1880 and was the second large structure in Grand Lake. Out Buildings (Barn, Storage, etc.) were built in 1881.

2)Fred Lemon did not work on the railroad. He was killed crossing the tracks.

3)1912 is more probably the correct date for the move from Rifle to Holmes Mesa, as it was shortly after Walter's birth. He was born in Sept. 1911. In 1910 Ben was still in Rifle per the Census.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: Walter Benjamin Lemon, Jr. died on 16 Apr 1994 at his home on Holmes Mesa, near Rifle, Garfield Co., CO of Al;zheimer's Disease

OBITUARY: Glenwood Post - Glenwood Spgs., Colo. April 19, 1994.
Rifle Telegram - Rifle, Colo. and Daily Sentinel - Grand Jct., Colo.

Walter Lemon, Jr. aka "Walter" Walter Benjamin Lemon, Jr., a native son and life-long resident of Rifle, died of pneumonia, Sat. Apr. 16, 1994, in the original log home to which he came with his parents when less than a year old. He was 82. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Apr. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Grace Bible Baptist Church in Parachute with Pastor Mark Henry officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Rifle.

He was born Sept. 20, 1911, to Walter Benjamin, Sr. and Mary Conger Lemon in Eagle, Colo., at the home of his great-grandmother, Mary Jane Hanscome, a well-known Colorado pioneer. He attended Garfield County schools, and the Intermountain Academy, an Adventist School that operated 1910 to 1932 in the Rulison area. He graduated from Ross Business School in Grand Jct. in 1934, and Colorado A and M in Ft. Collins in 1938. After graduation he opened a veterinary practice in Rifle for a short while. In late 1938 Mr. Lemon joined his father in a cattle ranching and farming operation on Holmes Mesa near Rifle doing business under the name of W. B. Lemon and Son on land which had been acquired in 1911 by his maternal grandfather, John Lincoln Conger, a well-known stockman. After his father's death in 1970, his younger son, James Robert, joined the family operation and the firm name was changed to Lemon Cattle Company. He married Roberta Ann Morgan on Oct. 10, 1938, in Rifle. Mrs. Lemon is a well-known primary school teacher who taught in Clifton, Silt and Rifle. She survives.

Mr. Lemon was Past-President of the Battlement Mesa Cattlemen's Association and Vice-President of the Holy Cross Electric Board. He was a director of the Colorado-Ute Power Association, and President of the Bookcliff Soil Conservation Board. He was also a member of the Farm Bureau, Garfield County Historical Society, the Colorado Cattlemen's Association, the Holy Cross Cattlemen's Association, and Past Worthy Patron of the Rifle Masonic Blue Lodge.

Other survivors include a daughter, Mary Jo Khan of Stockton, Calif.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Walter III "Bennie" and Nancy Lemon of Palisade and James and Judy Lemon of Parachute; five grandchildren, Walter Lemon IV of Evergreen, Davina Brower of Northglenn, Matthew Lemon of Palisade and Nadene Lemon and Danielle Lemon, both of Parachute; and three great-grandchildren, Zachary, Amanda and Seandra Brower, all of Northglenn. Mr. Lemon was preceded in death by son Wm. Lamar. Sowder Funeral Home in Rifle is in charge of arrangements.

[Notes: The city name Parachute was changed from Grand Valley in l978 during the height of the Oil Shale Boom. Walter's Secondary Malady was Alzheimer's Disease.]
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

CEMETERY: Rose Hill Cemetery, Rifle, Garfield Co., CO; next to John Conger

Walter married Roberta Ann MORGAN, daughter of George Frank MORGAN Sr. and Grace Truman O_QUINN, on 9 Oct 1938 in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO. Roberta was born on 9 Dec 1915 in Hornbeck, Vernon Parish, LA and died in Nov 1998 in Garfield Co., CO at age 82.

General Notes:
Roberta Ann Morgan

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: 5'2"; 105 lbs.; dark brown hiar; well kept; fashionable; social, high energy, leadership, well organized

EDUCATION: Northwestern State Collegee of Louisiana, Natchitoches, LA (Undergraduate); Western State College, Gunnison, CO, Bachelors and Masters

OCCUPATION: Elementary School Teacher

ORGANIZATIONS: Eastern Star, 53 years; Rebekahs, 50 years; Garfield County Colorado Historical Society; DAR; Colonial Dames; Daughters of the Confederacy

HEALTH_HISTORY: Breast cancer, strokes

RESIDENCES: Jun 1996, Rifle, Garfield Co., CO

MARRIAGE:
Morgan-Lemon Nuptials Will Take Place Soon.
Announcement was made this week by Mr. and Mrs. George Ferguson, Jr. of South Rifle of the engagement and approaching marriage of their niece, Miss Roberta Ann Morgan, to Walter Lemon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lemon of Holmes Mesa. The wedding will take place at an early date.
(Source: Rifle Telegram, Rifle, Colo., Oct. 5, 1938, Society Column - P. 4 (Engagement))
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

MARRIAGE:
Morgan-Lemon. A lovely informal wedding occurred Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Ferguson, Jr., when their niece, Miss Roberta Ann Morgan, became the bride of Walter Lemon of Holmes Mesa. Otto B. Duckworth of the Christian Church performed the single ring ceremony in the presence of members of the families and a few intimate friends. Mr. Ferguson gave the bride in marriage. Miss Eileen King was maid of honor and Frank Bernklau was best man. Mrs. Ferguson sang "Because" and "Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life." Miss Wanda Goodrich played the bridal chorus from Lohengrin.

The bride was dressed in a dainty street-length dress of ice blue and rose and wore a corsage of gardenias. Her maid of honor wore a black dress trimmed with gold and a corsage of Talisman rosebuds.

After the ceremony a three-tier wedding cake decorated with hearts, roses and a miniature bride and groom was cut by the bride. Twenty guests, including relatives and friends, were served cake and coffee, and the bridal couple opened their wedding gifts which were many and beautiful.

Mr. and Mrs. Lemon then left on a short trip to an unannounced destination, planning to return to Rifle in a few days. They will make a trip to Denver next week, and after that will be at home to their friends at a small house on the Lemon ranch on Holmes Mesa until spring when they will build a new home.

Mrs. Lemon is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Morgan of Colfax, La. She came to Rifle about two years ago to make her home with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson. She has taken an active part in the social life of Rifle during her residence here and has made many warm friends in the community. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Lemon of Holmes Mesa, and is engaged in ranching.
(Source: Rifle Telegram, Rifle, Colorado, Oct. 12, 1938, Society Column, P. 4 (Marriage) ("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

BIOGRAPHY:
Roberta was a sickly child and came to Colorado at age 7 with Mrs. Ferguson for the benefits offered by the Colorado weather. For three years she flitted between Louisiana and Colorado and when Mrs. Ferguson (her aunt) and George Ferguson got married she went back to Louisiana permanently. After graduation from high school, Roberta went to Natchitoches to college. Roberta and her father could not agree about her boyfriends at Northwestern. One's father had a mistress and the other didn't come from the sort of family that he wanted his daughter associating with. One man became U.S. Senator from Louisiana and the other just left the Louisiana Supreme Court. The argument between Father and daughter went on for a while and finally her Aunt sent her a ticket to come to Colorado to cool off during the summer.

Roberta never went back to Louisiana except to visit. When it came time to marry Walter Lemon, she sent her parents a note saying that she planned to get married Oct. 9, 1938, and hoped that her father would give her away. Her father was annoyed and refused to come. The wedding went on without him. Her Mother did come. After a few years, her father cooled off after he decided that his son-in-law came from a satisfactory family.

Roberta didn't return to Louisiana until her twins were three years old. Her parents had employed the same negro woman for the house throughout Roberta's years at home. There had been a mix-up about the arrival date and nobody was at the train station to meet Roberta and her children. Roberta got a ride on home and as she and the children came walking down the road to the house, Mandy was heard to shout "Miss Grace, Miss Grace. Come quick! Becky's here with her little kumquats." Later during the same visit, Mandy remarked to Roberta "Becky. Those sure are pretty babies, but Honey, I'd rather see you with illegitimate babies than to have their father be a Yankee. It just breaks my old heart. They'll always be branded little half breeds and will never be accepted here." Until her death Mandy prayed daily for errant Roberta and those little half breeds.

Mrs. Ferguson had been teaching school in Silt and New Castle when Roberta as a child was living with her. Roberta's teacher was a Mrs. Nordstrom. In Geography Class the book stated that the ships all stopped at New Orleans and didn't go farther up the Mississippi River. Roberta advised the teacher that she'd seen them from her back yard in Baton Rouge and a lot of them came up the River from New Orleans. Neither the teacher nor the kid would compromise the issue. Roberta got a spanking for insubordination. When Roberta started teaching at New Castle many years later, that same teacher was now the Principal of the elementary school. Roberta walked in the door for the first day of school and was advised by Mrs. Nordstrom that she sincerely hoped that she was not going to be as much trouble as she'd been in the second grade. Mrs. Nordstrom in the meantime had gone to Baton Rouge and had seen for herself the ships that came up to Baton Rouge's Deep Water Port for docking, a procedure that had been going on since 1900 just as the little brat had said. Roberta didn't know whether to transfer immediately or continue at New Castle.

Roberta was President of about every organization that she ever joined and she joined all of them. She started teaching fifth grade in 1955 in Clifton, Colo. She started teaching a little earlier than she had planned due to necessity after her husband and father-in-law became victims of what the press dubbed "The Morman Swindle." They were taken, along with several others for a few million dollars. She took Mary Jo with her to attend Grand Junction High School and left the boys at the ranch where they continued school at Rifle. That way they would only have to pay out-of-district tuition for two kids. She went to the ranch on weekends.

She taught in Clifton for six years and was selected Teacher of the Year once as a result of her remedial dedication to troubled students. She was unconventional and was quite annoyed that so much stock is placed in "Cumulative Records." (The student's history which is passed on from teacher to teacher on a confidential basis). She felt that this method branded a kid for his entire academic career and that many teachers when they saw "don't bother trying to teach Little Johnny math because it's impossible" did just that without further investigation. Her feeling on the subject was that most of the time Little Johnny didn't learn math because the teacher failed to connect somewhere with Little Johnny, and apparently that was the case most of the time. When these kids landed in her classroom, she took the time to figure out the kid's learning problem. Usually after three months, little Johnny was brought up to speed and was a changed kid because he felt good about himself. He was succeeding and now knew that he wasn't a "Dummy" after all. Parents were standing in line to get their kid transferred into her classroom. She taught phonics and multiplication tables the first six weeks of school on general principles. Usually only about half of the kids really knew either.

The schools that she taught in didn't have "aids." Her classroom usually had 32 to 35 students and she taught the full curriculum. About half of the kids would show up with no breakfast, and then, of course, they were disruptive, unable to learn and their attention span was zero because they were plain hungry. Granola with lots of oatmeal, raisins, dates and nuts was handed out daily in her classroom in the morning at her own expense. She bought oatmeal in 50 pound bags, maintained bee hives in the fields at home for honey, and annually used 300 to 400 pounds of date chips from Palm Springs. She finally got the parents in the habit of sending an apple to school daily with the kid for snack time which helped out quite a bit, but it took a while to get the parents in the proper grove. She felt that the parents were remiss in their duties but considered it a small price to pay for the problems the granola solved for her in the areas of discipline and whining kids.

She provided in her classroom at her own expense, three sets of encyclopedias and two dictionaries. She gave each student a Leslie 20,000 Words Quick Spelling Dictionary at Christmas. When she had taught long enough at Silt and New Castle, these wonderful little 3 x 5 spelling reference books began reappearing with the next generation of students. Every student had to research and orally present three research papers a month and then submit the written text to her for evaluation on format, spelling, and grammar application. If everybody made 95 or above on their weekly 200 word spelling test on Friday, ice cream was served. One year it was served every Friday. Three times a year a spelling bee was held within the school including 5-6-7-8 grade students. Several times her 5 and 6 grade students won the championship.

In 1994 Roberta had a serious stroke which apparently destroyed the segment of the brain which controls balance and the eyes. She was rendered legally blind and has no balance left so she can no longer walk alone. She spends six months in Colorado and six months in California. When the time comes, she will be layed to rest beside Walter at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Rifle, Colorado.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

7424 M i. William Lamar LEMON was born on 18 May 1940 in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO, died in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO, and was buried in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO, Rose Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Lamar Lemon

RELATIONSHIP: William Walter Lemon and Mary Jo Ann Lemon were twins.

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: dark brown hair and eyes; medium build

DEATH: Died at Rifle, Garfield Co., CO, of head injuries received in an auto accident.

7425 F ii. Mary Jo_Ann LEMON was born on 18 May 1940 in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO.

General Notes:
Mary Jo Ann Lemon

BIRTH: 18 May 1940, Rifle, Garfield Co., CO

RELATIONSHIP: William Walter Lemon and Mary Jo Ann Lemon were twins.

AKA: Tiger; Hot Rod Annie

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: 5'8"; dark brown hair and eyes; medium build; flair for clothes; High energy; well organized; strong personality; patient

OCCUPATION: Musician; Attorney; Musical Arranger; Draftsman; Secretary

EDUCATION: University of Colorado, Business; University of Denver, Music; Juilliard School of Music, Music; Aspen Institute, Music; Stanford University, Law and Braille; San Joaquin Delta College, Fashion Merchandising; Mesa Junior College, Undergraduate; University of the Seven Seas, Undergraduate

HOBBIES: Customized European Tours; Quilt Design

ORGANIZATIONS: Order of the Eastern Star; United Daughters of the Confederacy; Colonial Dames; Friendship Force; Centurion Club; Mensa; Business and Professional Women; California Bar; American Guild of Musical Artists; Federation of Television and Radio Artists; Symphony League; Assistance League; Blind Center; San Joaquin County Historical Society; California Genealogical Society; Sweet Adeline's

RESIDENCES: Rifle, Grand Junction, Denver, Boulder, Colorado; New York City, N.Y.; San Francisco, Stockton, California; Amsterdam, Holland; London, England; Paris, France; Meerut, India.

RESIDENCES: Dec 1995, P.O. Box 8520, Stockton, CA 95208

RESEARCHER: Mary Jo Ann (Lemon) Khan was very interested in family history and genealogy. In September 1996 she completed a document on the John Lincoln Conger family. She shared her information with the Henthorn / Bolerjack project.

MARRIAGE: Engagement:
Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Lemon, Jr. of Rifle announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Mary Jo Ann, to Zia ur Rehman Khan of Meerut, India. The wedding will be an event of Oct. 28, [1967]. A native of Rifle, she attended school here and was graduated from Grand Junction High School. She attended Mesa College, The University of the Seven Seas and is a graduate of the University of Denver, the University of Colorado, and Juilliard School of Music. She is a violinist with the Denver Symphony and currently on leave preparing to appear as Roberta Peter's understudy in the Role of Carmen in the Opera of the same name being presented by the Central City Opera Company this summer. Mr. Khan has received degrees from Meerut College, Meerut, India, Cambridge University, Cambridge, England, and the University of Denver, Denver, Colo. He is currently working toward his doctorate in engineering at the University of California at Berkeley. He is an employee of Kaiser Industries of San Francisco as an engineer.
(Source: Rifle Telegram, Rifle, Colorado, April 1967 and Daily Sentinel, Grand Junction, Colorado, April 1967)
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

MARRIAGE:
Liberal Reverend Duckworth had for 40 years been the minister at the Christian Church in Rifle. He was scheduled to retire, but at the request of the church board was staying on to complete the wedding commitments he'd made and would split the fees with the new preacher. All new wedding bookings and funerals would go the new preacher. When the new preacher found out that Zia Khan was a Moslem, all hell broke loose. The fellow was adamantly against interdenominational marriages and would under no circumstances allow this wedding to be held in the Christian Church. He proceeded to deliver a thirty minute lecture about the proverbial sin of my intentions. Rev. Duckworth didn't quite agree with him, but kept his mouth shut waiting to see what I did. I listened to the rigid man of god and told him I wasn't convinced. Rev. Duckworth walked me to the car and told me to stop by his home before I left town. He walked on down to the other end of the block to the Presbyterian Church and prevailed upon the Minister there to allow the wedding to go forth in his facility. The new Christian Church Minister after a few more extemporaneous occasions was run out of town. Where did he eventually land? Stockton, California. At a local fund-raiser of which my husband was General Chairman he delivered the invocation. I couldn't resist bugging him by bringing to his attention, that we ill-matched souls were still happy about being married after twenty-seven years.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

MARRIAGE:
Mary Jo Ann Lemon, the daughter of a pioneer Rifle, Colorado, family and Dr. Zia ur Rehman Khan of Meerut, India, were married in an evening ceremony, Saturday, October 28, 1967, at the Presbyterian Church in Rifle, Colorado. The Reverend Otto B. Duckworth who had married the bride's parents, Oct. 10, 1938, officiated at the double-ring, candlelight ceremony which was witnessed by two hundred friends and relatives from Colorado, Louisiana, Florida, Finland and India. The church pews were awash in a kaleidoscope of fall colors. Baskets and cascades of yellow, ivory and bronze chrysanthemums along with pastel yellow candles provided a colorful setting for the ceremony. The candlelighters were James Robert Lemon, brother of the bride, and Art Styles. The responsibilities of ring bearer were carried out by Stephen Schorer of Denver, Colo., while his sister Rhonda Schorer served as flower girl. The bride chose her sister-in-law Nancy Ruth Lemon as Matron of Honor and long-time friends Mary Jane Kelly, Wilemina Karels and Becky Dawson all of Denver, Colorado, as bridesmaids. The ladies' floor- length gowns carried out the fall color theme with light olive green lace bodices which flowed into empire- line skirts of pastel yellow crepe. A crown of green tulle completed their outfits. The bridegroom selected his college friend Nehil Rezvi of Denver, Colorado, as his best man and Aslam R. Khan and W. B. Lemon, III, as groomsmen.

The bride walked into the church to Amazing Grace played on the organ by Leta Duckworth. Vocal selections were presented by Phil Eisler. At the sound of the Wedding March, the bride came down the aisle on the arm of her father and was given in marriage by her parents, Roberta and Walter B. Lemon, Jr.

Her classic, A-line, floor-length bridal gown was designed of white chantilly lace and peau de sois, which had been reembroidered with seed pearls and sequins and terminated in a short train. A double court length, tulle mantilla secured by a cornet of pearls and sequins completed the bridal dress. Her necklace was a gift from her maternal grandmother, Grace Morgan of Natchitoches, Louisiana. The bit of old came in many forms. The Bible on the Altar was published in 1832 and was first given to the bride's great-great maternal grandparents, Wm. Araster and Harriett Thompson O'Quinn at their marriage January 25, 1833, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. All of the family births, deaths, and marriages since that date have been recorded in beautiful script by Mr. and Mr. O'Quinn, their son James W. and his wife Kate Killingsworth O'Quinn and by the bride's Grandmother, Mrs. Grace O'Quinn Morgan and her husband Geo. F. Morgan. The bridal bouquet of gladiola, lilies and stephanotis was fashioned around an antique handkerchief that bears the date "1834 - Lucinda Flynn." According to family diaries and newspaper clippings, this handkerchief was made by Mrs. Flynn for her daughter Lucinda's marriage to Mr. John R. Baker. It was again used by her granddaughter Mary Jane Baker when she married Henry Jacob Young, Jr., Feb. 9, 1854, at the William Penn Inn in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and then by her great granddaughter, Mary Lucinda Jane Young, on Aug. 15, 1883, for her marriage to John Lincoln Conger at the Fairview Hotel in Grand Lake, Colorado. It was last used by the bride's grandmother, Mary Ethlyn Conger when she and W. B. Lemon, Sr. were married in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, November l, 1908.

The bride was presented a hand transcribed copy of the Koran by the bridegroom. This hand transcribed copy had been made by the groom's great-grandfather and presented to the groom by his grandfather as a going away gift and remembrance of home when he left India in 1958 to come to the United States for higher education. The Koran represented the groom's most highly prized possession. His giving it to the bride represented his willingness to share his most prized possession with his new bride. The bride's engagement and wedding rings were designed by the groom's mother Zafar Zamani Bagum Khan, utilizing diamonds and emeralds which had been part of her marriage jewelry. Diamond earrings and a matching nose stud were also part of her jewelry wedding gift to the new bride. In keeping with Moslem tradition the bride received the one dozen glass bangles as a reminder of life's fragile nature and a matching dozen of pure gold ones symbolizing her pledge of security and agreement as mother of the groom. A short sermon from the Koran about the respect demanded from and the responsibilities of those that enter into matrimony was read from the Koran by Sayah Kizvi from Finland. An interdenominational prayer was offered by Reverend Brown.

A reception followed the ceremony at the Methodist Church Social Room. Guest Book duties were handled by Josephine Ferguson, Great-Aunt and namesake of the bride from Grand Junction, and Virginia Moore, Godmother of the bride from Rifle poured punch. Helen Gonzales, family friend from Rifle was in charge of the four-tiered wedding cake which she'd decorated with hanging clusters of sweetpeas and wisteria.

Sunday afternoon, Oct. 29, Mrs. Adolph Coors and her daughter Cecily hosted a reception for the couple at their Polo Circle Drive home in the Cherry Hills District of South Denver.

After a wedding trip to New Orleans, the newlyweds will return to Denver and drive cross country to San Francisco where another reception will be hosted by B. G. Lal and Mrs. Zamini Khan at the Fairmont Hotel on November 18.

The groom is the son of Fazl and Zamani Khan of Meerut, India, and recently received his doctorate degree in Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. He is currently employed by Bechtel Corporation of San Francisco as an electrical engineer. The couple will make their new home at 701 Pine Street, San Francisco, California.
(Source: Rifle Telegram, Rifle, Colorado, Nov. 4, 1967 and Daily Sentinel, Grand Junction, Colorado, Oct. 29, 1967)
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

BIOGRAPHY:
World War II changed the role for women permanently in the United States. Mary Lemon could see that Mary Jo was going to be living in a very different world than she had seen and was quite outspoken to her son that he should educate his daughter into the world of business. Basket weaving, tea pouring and a pretty face were no longer enough for a woman to get on in the world with. Apparently Walter took her lectures to heart, because all of his children had a business of some type which they had to run. Bennie and Jim had registered cattle operations. Mary Jo had a Christmas tree growing business and took over her twin brother's angle worm business at his demise. Both businesses were mechanized enough that they were not labor intensive. Therefore, Mary Jo mainly had to handle the sales aspect of both businesses and do the soil testing required to keep the worms in heavy production. Tree cutting had to be organized but men were hired by "the firm" to get that hard job done. Mary Jo spent a lot of hours in early spring trans- planting into the ground the seedlings that she had started in the hot house for replacement trees. Half of the profits had to be saved and the other half was working capital. Mary Jo had accumulated enough savings that it paid for nearly all of her college expenses, bought her first car, and an airline ticket to Europe. The Stocks and Bonds she still has and they will become retirement income.

In the early years Mary Jo studied piano which was a good base for all musical activities. Violin, clarinet and voice lessons were added later. She studied with the best teachers in the area and took private lessons during the summer at the Aspen Institute. She went to Interlocken Michigan's World Renown Music Camp for three summers. She wanted to go to Juilliard School of Music straight out of high school, but her father wasn't about to let a country seventeen year old go to New York straight from the nest. Some compromises were made. His strong suggestion about "something solid that you can support yourself with anywhere like "BUSINESS" got its due to subdue father and the passage of time achieved some "City Seasoning."

Musically Denver was a good place to be for young musicians. Both Denver University and the University of Colorado music majors acquired substantial professional experience as support vocalists with the Central City Opera Co. during the summer where the leading opera singers from Europe and New York appear annually. Her private musical training had been thorough enough that 118 credit hours were eliminated at Denver University through comprehensive tests. She went straight through with an overload and finished the degree in record time.

While at Grand Junction High School, Mary Jo had taken the Evelyn Woods Speed Reading Course in early high school and had developed a very fast reading speed with good comprehension by graduation. This accelerated reading ability plus her requirement for very little sleep put academic achievement in the fast lane and developed a lot of free time. She registered at the University of Colorado Denver Extension and simultaneously worked toward a business administration degree there while attending the University of Denver though at a little slower pace than at D.U.

With father's "business demands" stationed in "silent mode" she went to New York to Juilliard School of Music with his blessing and financial support. After graduation, she was tired of the school scene and wanted a change. She went to Europe (Spain) with the International Historical Preservation Corp. This international organization organizes student work groups who donate 75% of their time abroad to the restoration of the world's historical landmarks in exchange for free accommodations for 100% of the time abroad. Work consisted mainly of gofer and light manual type work under the direction of a well- qualified supervisor. Painting, furniture refinishing, wall paper hanging, pattern matching, mortar mixing, rug repair, needle work repair, washing, ironing, etc. You did work 12 to 14 hours a day and were too tired for much night frolic although Sat. and Sun. were free for day trips during the work segment of the assignment.

Since her Grandmother Lemon had given her a good textile and embroidery orientation as a child, her assignment was the Prado in Madrid where she did repair on lace with human hair, rewove weak spots in 20 x 40 feet Belgian and Spanish Linen Tapestries, hand dyed wool to match damaged gobelins and antique rugs. She also replaced a lot of beads on ecclesiastical robes dating back to the thirteenth century. When museums sell swatches or remnants of old textiles, the edge threads are tied off to thwart further thread movement. This is done with extremely fine thread and if done properly, can't be seen with the naked eye. The threads are so fine that the work is executed under a large magnifying glass to speed up the process. She probably did a couple of miles of this fine and exacting needlework.

Joining the Peace Corps seemed to be the fashionable and interesting thing to do, so when she returned from Spain she joined and was assigned to India for two years. While there she pursued Indian Music and Art in detail while she carried out her assigned duties of birth control and nutritional education. In the process she received a liberal education herself about the glass strings attached to U.S. Aid abroad and the inefficient manner in which these programs are administered. She'd get the village ladies interested in taking birth control pills which were provided by the U.S. Government. One time she received 1000 day old chicks in lieu of birth control pills which caused quite and uproar for miles around.

Upon return after the Peace Corp, she worked in New York as a musical arranger and wrote or arranged music for thirty second television commercials. She shared an apartment with six women. An interior decorator/artist, a stock broker, documentary/fashion photographer and sometime catalog model, a travel agent and a fashion journalist. We all shared the rent, a fur stole, a full-length fur coat and a cleaning lady. From each I learned a great deal and have enjoyed their friendship through the years.

I was registered with the Community Concert Assoc. in two categories - piano and violin. They kept me pretty busy with solo concerts. There were also guest soloist appearances with the Chicago, Denver, Dallas, and New York Symphony Orchestras. New York was where the action was, but being located there and with the Community Concert Assoc. wasted a lot of time and money in airfare as they sent you all over the country. The winter ski season was coming up and Colorado has the best ski slopes in the U.S., so I decided to shift back to Denver which placed me in the center of the country. I could go on an early flight and most of the time return on a night flight the same day. I was also a violinist with the regular Denver Symphony during this period.

For a while Zia worked on as a field engineer on jobs in Alaska and Sand Diego after he got home full time, he volunteered my services at Bechtel Engineering where I learned electrical drafting. They had gotten a new computer and were doing a pilot for a company that was designing a drafting program. Most of the engineers could not type, but knew what they wanted on the drawing. I could type, so I was their minion. Little did I know how much I would use that knowledge after my husband started a business. I once went with him to Saudi Arabia on a consulting assignment to do his drafting work. The Saudis don't want anything to do with women. If they could figure out how to have babies without them they'd do it and eliminate the women. Anyway, I got locked in a lst class hotel room for six weeks. (It was like jail). The food was passed through the opening in the door and the drawings were sent down a dumb waiter. If I had a question to clarify with the Lord and Master, I had to call on a special telephone and quickly hang up. He'd call me back since it would not be acceptable for me to be talking to any male except my husband. To put it mildly, I earned my $50,000 while there and ain't been back.

When auditions became available for the San Francisco Light Lyric Opera Company, and the San Francisco Opera Company, I auditioned for both and was hired for role and support choral work. I have continued with this part-time work now for twenty-eight years. It has worked out well for me because it is seasonal and not very demanding unless you have a role. Even then, if you're a quick study and can remember the director's blocking decisions, three major rehearsals a week usually gets the job done especially for the SF Opera Co., as they do only classical opera and there are only so many of those in existence.

This part-time schedule left enough time for me to pursue the more lucrative commercial ditty, ad writing and arranging again. My best known and longest running ad is the little dough boy for the Pillsbury Co. One of the more recent and on-going ones is the middle-aged romance couple for Taster's Choice Coffee. If the actors don't age too much to preclude nice photography, that one can go on for quite a while. Who knows. The dancing raisins also happened at my house. The Pillsbury ad was done with old-fashioned animation art work and still photography. The dancing raisins, however, fully happened on my computer and took me about thirty minutes to do.

My husband being a foreigner was monetarily exploited. He'd decided that a job change was the fastest way to get his salary up to the going rate. His first interview was in Stockton. He took one look at the place and decided that it wasn't for him. However, when they offered him four times what his current salary was, they sparked his interest. His thought was that he could stand most anywhere for a little while if it achieved his goal.

California was growing quickly and Stockton was getting it's share of new growth. Stockton is located half way between Sacramento and San Francisco in the heartland of the agricultural section of California. Stockton is well known from World War II as a rough and tumble, boozing, red-light town. The U.S. Navy had a ship yard here which was the point from which a lot of World War II soldiers departed. There was no housing available and what there was was miserable. They did have a two-bit symphony that was more off than on, a little theatre group, a small junior college, a dying private university, was close to the mountains and had good boating in the delta.

There actually was a lot of old agricultural money in Stockton among the second and third generation Italians, Portuguese and Greeks. They, however, made it here and spent it elsewhere. The new growth population was also making good money, but they had children to rear and wondered why the place couldn't be improved to support their taste. Fritz Grupe, the son of a pioneer Stockton Italian family was just out of college and ready to try his wings. He took over his father's construction business and started building gated, nice track housing in the $40,000 to $300,000 range for the new population and accompanied his building with a publicity blitz about Stockton's affordable housing. He couldn't build fast enough to accommodate demand.

An attorney's wife had appointed herself the City Hostess partly for something to do and partly because she suffered from manic depression. Once a week she hosted a brown bag luncheon discussion group for city newcomers. She'd round up a speaker from the community and served coffee and dessert for a twenty- five cent donation. She got her names from the telephone and gas company New Connections Manager so she was pretty thorough with her invitation coverage. It suggested that a Community Betterment Group should be formed from this group of ladies for the purpose of Symphony Fund Raising, Hospital Auxiliaries, an Arts Commission and to generally coagulate the ragtag women's groups that were in the city. The theme was "Stockton - Someplace Special." The seventy-five present that day became Chairmen and the mainstay of the various groups. Every newcomer that had come to Stockton in the last two years was contacted about the project. The mood of these ladies was constructively change it or bust it. The improvement in the city was spectacular. Mary Jo was on the Arts Committee and Chairman of the Symphony Fund Raising Project. We pumped new life into the Symphony League and within the year had raised ten million dollars - 50% of which were perpetual funds. Companies like Heintz Pickle and Catsup, Hunt Wesson, Herhsey Chocolate, The Grupe Company, Alex Spanos, General Mills and Getty Oil have been loyal and appreciated contributors for many years now.

My husband had started a small business and it was becoming more and more apparent that some legal education would be beneficial to the situation. He had landed a contract in Palo Alto that was going to take about three years to finish so the time was right to go to Stanford Law School. The General Contractor on the site lived in Modesto which is not far from Stockton and commuted daily by air. Zia and I hitched a ride. All I had to pay was tuition and keep myself organized. There was space for an extra desk in the back of the Manager's jobsite trailer, so I put together an old-fashioned decorators screen and hid behind it. The job site was only six blocks from the University, so a bicycle worked for local transportation.

I never really used the degree very much except for our business contract work mainly due to the times and our location. I did interview a few times and was hired by an old firm here in Stockton. However, when I arrived, the old goat heading the firm was quite taken aback that a woman was I. "We really don't hire women here, and I further don't think that women should be in this profession. This profession takes dedication and you women fly in and out as the babies come." I told him that "I was certainly glad that I wasn't his client since he obviously had not done his homework or he'd have known that I was a woman as it was clearly indicated that I was a woman and also a married woman." His attitude was not in the minority at that time out in the provinces. A few years later when the law began to force the hiring of women and minorities, he came hunting for me. By then I was no longer interested in regular work as my husband is a man that likes to go "now" and you'd better be in go mode quickly or the boat leaves. Not that he is impatient or inconsiderate, but because that is the nature of his business. Therefore, I did accept an agreement to do specialized research for his law firm which gave me my required flexibility and he complied with the law as he was required to do. I was the only professional woman on his staff for eighteen years.

One case I did take because nobody else in the firm would and because Beardslee felt obliged to help out his regular client if he could. All of his "dedicated men" didn't want to take the razing that went with taking this case as it would get a lot of publicity and a lot of laughs. It did result in one of the few arguments I've had with my husband The details of the case are pretty well presented by The Oakland Tribune which carried the following story. "Hawaiian Mortuary Sued. - Pig Shipped With Body. A jury is being asked to decide whether a mortuary should be held liable for placing a dead pig in a shipping container with the body of a Jewish woman who was to be buried in Stockton. In her opening statement yesterday, attorney Mary Jo Khan, representing the family of Mimi Goldberg, told the state circuit jury that the act was "horrifying and despicable" and a "defilement of everything that had been important to Mimi and her family." To religious Jews, the pig is the "worst taboo, a symbol of hatred and contempt throughout history, perhaps only rivaled today by the swastika, " Khan said. But an attorney for Nuuanu Mortuary, William MacCortin said that it was an accident, a "bizarre unfortunate series of events" that led to a plastic bag containing the fetal pig being placed in the shipping container. A part-time employee brought the dead pig, which had been dissected by his wife at home for a college project, to the mortuary in a plastic bag for disposal, and it was mistakenly placed in the casket by an embalmer who thought the bag held personal effects. Khan did not disclose how much money the Goldberg family is asking in its lawsuit, but said that she will introduce evidence to support punitive damages. Mimi Goldberg died in April l985 at the age of 89. The contents of the casket were discovered in a Stockton synagogue, where the body had been shipped for an Orthodox Jewish burial."

The amount sought in damages was $5,000,000. The jury awarded $500,000 to the Goldberg family who refused to accept the money after the award. They gave it to me with instructions to do whatever I wanted to with the money since it was connected with a vile pig. The Muslim belief about the pig is the same as the Jews so Zia Khan would not have anything to do with the money either. We finally solved that dilemma with separate tax returns and my investing the money as my personal property. My husband would go on the welfare before he'd accept a cent of that money or the interest earned on it.

The Stockton Chorale and Sweet Adeline Vocal Groups that I belong to wanted to do a bit of traveling, so I wound up handling travel and booking arrangements. The one hundred member Chorale has made four trips to Europe and performed in most of the main cathedrals of Western Europe.

Shortly after arriving in Stockton, the University of the Pacific (a private university) was looking for a trip escort for their summer tour study groups over and above the usual professors. My job was on- the-spot problem solving while the professors attempted to pour some knowledge into the student's head. That was the beginning of lots of trips for me. I started designing and arranging specialty tours to Europe and the Orient after that. Subjects pursued: Couture Houses of Europe, architecture, horse racing, gardening, castles, classical embroidery, lace making, weaving, ecclesiastical robes, alternative medicine, surgery under hypnosis, trains, golf, specialized genealogy, china making, glass blowing, tin smiting, garbage handling, red light districts, sewer treatment plants, Chinese cooking, French and Italian cooking, ready-to-wear clothing factories, shoe and glove makers, building construction and irrigation in Israel, court system management procedures, jails, flower marketing, medieval cities, fabric dying, batik, beer making, wine making, hard liquor and liqueur making, to name a few.

I got myself registered as a bonded courier and have gone a lot of places through that medium. Attorneys and companies who want documents signed and don't want a slip-up, utilize courier services. Jewelers also use couriers since they are less conspicuous than the traditional fellow with the brief case pad-locked around his waist for security. Companies doing business abroad use couriers to deliver bribe money. While it is classified as an illegal practice, it goes on big time all over the world. U.S. account- ants call the expenditure of funds - attorney's fees, research fees, finders fees, etc.

One assignment was to hand carry Itzhak Perlman's repaired Stradivarius violin to him in London and then return the borrowed Stradivarius he was temporarily using to his friend in New Orleans. I jokingly told him that if he ever needed a tax write off, I could help him out. The Stockton Symphony would love to have him appear as a guest soloist but unfortunately was too poor to afford him as they were only a struggling community orchestra. In about three months I got a note that he was willing to appear and would be back in San Francisco the next week and to call so the details could be settled. He has called twice now when he needed that write-off. The Stockton musical community has been most grateful as he is not only a good violinist, but also has a lot of personality.

I was being asked to solve so many problems for people from Pakistan and India that it was becoming a bit onerous. The girls from there would be married to some fellow here and be miserable because they were inept in the art of western housewifery and had just moved in with a stranger. I jokingly told my husband that I should start Housewife School. His family was all present when I made the statement and thought that it was a great idea. They all went home and promoted my school amongst their friends. I began getting requests for help for whatever my fee would be. Therefore, I opened "Housewife School" as a three month course that acquainted young East Indian and Pakistani women of marriageable age with how to become a U.S. Housewife in ten easy lessons. I put together a notebook of information in Urdu, Hindi, and English. Spices, cooking terms, vegetables, etc. were in all three languages. Emergency Numbers like 9ll were explained and recourses open to them if the new groom resorted to battery, etc. Bank Statement reconciliation, money management and grocery coupons were a part of the course. Field trips were arranged to hospitals, grocery stores, appliance stores, public laundries. The basics of cooking and cooking safety were explained. They had to prepare all of the food consumed while they were here. A starter collection of native recipes and a list of Hallal (kosher) butcher shops etc. The science of house cleaning was taught and they had to keep up the apartments they were living in. They were not told about "cleaning ladies" until the last day of school. These gals would arrive with their father who was also shopping for a proper groom with a green card for his daughter. Papa would keep things interesting because he approached the subject of marriage for his daughter just like a job search. Each papa would arrive with $20,000 to $50,000 waded up in his pocket and had a unique set of requests which resulted in a wide variety of investing problems and quite varied groom interviewing. We set up an 800 number so that the brides could follow up if they had a question. I finally sold that business off to a Bay Area Indian Couple who expanded it, bought a building, and made it into a full-time business complete with beauty salon specializing in wedding makeup and video, and a house full of tailors that could put together the wedding finery in a matter of days.

After the Vietnam War, President Jimmy Carter opened our shores to thousands of Vietnamese and Cambodian Refugees who were given "Legal Refugee Status." They, as refugees, received money for eighteen months from the U.S. Government tax free. After that period, they had to be self-supporting. They were scattered all over the United States in an effort to defuse their economic impact on local economies and later the welfare rolls when the eighteen months were up. San Joaquin County started out with 800 of them. The word quickly traveled that Stockton was a lot like the homeland. The weather was nice, and a lot of life is spent outdoors. The mass migration was on. At that time, a P.O. Box would do as a mailing address and was considered to be more secure than a physical address for mailing welfare and refugee checks. Therefore, all of the checks would be forwarded to one P.O. Box and then reenveloped and mailed to the recipients in California by the one designated to stay behind. Stockton in a three month period of time wound up with 40,000 of these folks. They were all having a new baby every nine months.

The school system couldn't handle these students because many of the older kids had never seen the inside of a classroom and were totally illiterate as were most of the adults. Some of the men could speak a little english and the pretty women could speak english as a result of their prostitute days back in the homeland. The old men and women were another story. They were educated but had been ravaged by age and hard times back home. They, however, were the key to the success of the Stockton Program.

San Joaquin County was ignoring this social problem and kicking it to the State of California for solution. Nothing was being done about the mess at any level. The churches were doing their bit, but they had limited resources. The local citizenry was kept in an uproar as a result of the theft of their flowers, pet dogs and cats by these foreigners for dining purposes. These folks couldn't speak english, couldn't get a job because of it and the situation was in limbo with the authorities. Something had to be done. The church ministers had a meeting and decided that they could help to solve the problem by teaching these folks English. They mobilized and called on the public for volunteers for the project and from every organization in town. I represented the Haute Couture Societe (a sewing club). The idea was a noble one, but there was noting in the form of administration being put in place to structure the plan for success. I stated my view and was ask to manage Operation English for one year. My one year commitment grew to five years. I feel that it was time well invested. If we were going to have them on our shores, they'd better function so they could pay their own way and not be on welfare. Those who were involved in the Stockton program have succeeded, entering the college system, becoming homeowners and small business owners.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

Mary married Zia Ur_Rehman KHAN, son of Fazl ur Rehman KHAN and Zafar Zamani BAGUM, on 7 Jun 1965 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. Zia was born on 30 Aug 1936 in Gonda, India.

General Notes:
Zia Ur Rehman Khan

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: 6'2"; Medium build; black curly hair; Affable; decisive; excellent people and management skills

MILITARY: None

OCCUPATION: Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Past President of California Society of Professional Engineers - San Joaquin Chapter; Member of Institute of Electrical Engineers; Democratic Central Committee of San Joaquin County; National Society of Professional Engineers

EDUCATION: Meerut College, India Bachelors of Science, Physics, Math. & Statistics; Cambridge University, Masters, Physics; University of Denver, Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering; MIT, Masters, Electrical Engineering; University of California, PHD, Electrical Engineering

HOBBIES: Golf, Chess, Vintage Auto Restoration, Solar Technology

ORGANIZATIONS: Professional Engineering Society, IEEE, American Muslin Alliance

RESIDENCES: Meerut, India; Cambridge and London, England; Grand Junction, Denver, Ft. Collins, Colorado; Salt Lake City, Utah; New York City; Cambridge, Mass.; Oakland, Daly City, San Francisco, Stockton, California; Amsterdam, Holland; Paris, France

SIBLINGS:
Zia's siblings all used Stockton, California as their starting point in the U.S. so for that reason I have put a small summary on them here. Zia Siblings Aslam R. Khan, (Seema Khan) Durdana Khan (Mrs. Osman M. Khan) and their six children have both migrated to the U.S. and have obtained U.S. Citizenship. Brothers Anwar and Afzal remained in Pakistan where they had migrated in 1947 at the time of partition when the area known as Pakistan was cut away from British India and named Pakistan. Aslam's sons Waji graduated from Purdue Univ. and Cornell, Sabi graduated from Cornell twice, Omar graduated from Univ. of Houston, Saima (Sajid Siddique) graduated from Univ. of Pittsburgh, Daneez (Rezwan Ali) graduated from Ca. State Univ. - San Francisco and is doing graduate work at Columbia Univ., and Haroon ("Chico") graduated from Univ. of Ca. at Berkeley. Bro. Anwar (Rukhsana) children Maliha is a Bank Mgr., and Meher is also in Banking in Pakistan. Neither married and both are getting Canadian immigration. Anjum -Commercial Pilot living San Francisco, Ca.. Bro. Afzal (Razia) are still in Pakistan. His children: Akbar (Ayasha) has an air cargo company in Amsterdam, Holland and is a Dutch citizen, Kalsoom (Mrs. Asad Ali) has just finished BS statistics in Dublin, Ireland, married to a surgeon, and Kaukab (Mrs. Hafeez R. Khan) is a Montessori Teacher married to a Banker planning to migrate to Houston, Texas or LA, Ca. where he has family.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

MARRIAGE:
Moslem Wedding: A Moslem Marriage is a business arrangement in which a contract is drawn up. The following is the contract as recorded by the Islamic Center of San Francisco. "This is to certify that Zia ur Rehman Khan son of Fazl ur Rehman Khan and Mary Jo Ann Lemon daughter of Walter Benjamin Lemon, Jr. having agreed upon a "Meher" consideration of: ON DEMAND by Mary Jo Lemon. A copy of the Holy Koran, $200,000.00 U.S. Dollars, retention of all funds and property held prior to marriage in Colo., Texas, Australia, Louisiana and California. A fully-paid for house (minimum 5,000 sq. ft.), a new full-sized automobile, full support of all minor children including complete college education (any demented - maintenance for life) spousal maintenance in style accustomed to at time of divorce (average last 5 years), 1/2 of property and funds acquired between marriage and divorce and the retention of all of her personally-earned funds earned between marriage and divorce. Any children's marriage contracts will be borne 50-50 by each marriage partner. ZIA ACKNOWLEDGES at the time of marriage the receipt of $200,000.00 U.S. dollars, 500 shares of stock in the Denver U.S. National Bank, a line of credit in the amount of $500,000.00 with the Kingsville National Bank to be used for starting a business, and a new full-sized oldsmobile. Zia agrees that any sons or daughters born of this marriage will inherit equally regardless of the land in which they are residents at the time of the divorce or partner's demise. Zia agrees to have only one wife and is agreeable to the remarriage of the bride in the event of his untimely demise. Agreed upon in the presence of the undersigned witnesses, by the officiating Imam, under the authority of license issued by the Islamic Center of San Francisco, California, on _________ Anno Hijri, corresponding to November 18, 1967, Anno Domini. Bride: Mary Jo Ann Lemon, Bridegroom: Zia ur Rehman Khan. Witnesses: Salah Uddin and Ali A. Hennat. Muhammad Abdullah, Officiating Iman.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

MARRIAGE:
Zia Ur Rehman Khan and Mary Jo Ann Lemon were married three times.
7 Jun 1965 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA
28 Oct 1967 at Rifle, Garfield Co., CO (Lic. Out - Mesa County)
18 Nov 1967 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA (Lic. Out - Contra
Costa Co.)

Zia's student visa status was in the 18 month segment allowed after graduation that all foreign students are legally allowed under the terms of their U.S. student visa. If they leave the U.S. during this period of time, the student visa is immediately terminated. To re-enter on any visa except a tourist visa or another student visa, one must apply for a green card. The procedure takes several years to obtain the card as you have country preference and number rotation to proceed through. By marrying a U.S. citizen, this red tape is cut. A green card is generally achieved in a matter of months. So that Zia could re-enter, we went to San Francisco and got married. He went directly to the airport and off to India to settle his father's estate.

However, there was one problem that he hadn't mentioned to Mary Jo. Mr. Zia's marriage had been informally arranged by his mother at age 7. Therefore, Zia had to soften up his mama and find a proper groom for his intended bride who was a first cousin. He conducted a groom search and after 15 months found a satisfactory candidate. The bride was a psychologist so when a medical doctor came calling that was tall and had a satisfactory demeanor, Zia pursued him further. I call this "The Bug Under Glass Stage of the Marriage Negotiation." Financial Statements are reviewed, families are medically researched, and candidates call socially for a lot of tea parties while everyone gets better acquainted with the candidates. The prospective groom finally fully passed muster and the formal business arrangements were finalized. The dowry decided, terms of divorce set up etc. This little procedure took another six months to finalize. Then came the wedding which took about two months to complete. During this period there is a party about every night, with traditional dancing and feasts for the poor and ancestors and on and on. Finally the knot is tied and another two months is allowed. During this period if either party wants out of the marriage for whatever reason, an exit can be negotiated without penalty to either party. After that period is quite another story. They didn't want out, so Zia had completed his obligation after 23 months.

There were still details to be taken care of for his father's estate and his mother's future living arrange- ments had to be determined so all that took another few months. My patience was wearing out on this man since he hadn't told me anything about "the problem" and I advised the gentleman of my annoyance with the situation. He got himself on this side of the globe post haste and brought mama with him. I'm an only daughter and my parents had proper wedding ideas so I didn't rain on their wedding parade. Therefore, we had Ma and Pa Lemon's idea of a "proper formal wedding." Moslem rights of inheritance are very intertwined with a proper Moslem marriage so his mother was bent out of shape that her son's children would not be properly recognized under Moslem law. O.K. so we had a "Proper Moslem Ceremony" in San Francisco where the "proper facilities" were available for the occasion. Mosque, priest, etc. Now both sets of parents had been satisfied and we were free to lead our life.

WRONG. The green card application entails an FBI investigation. The green card application carried #1 marriage. However, the FBI investigation picked up #2 and #3. The typist in the Marriage Bureau of the State Archives had made some typographical errors so the FBI was firmly convinced that I was a bigamist and a bride for hire. The marriage was a sham in pursuit of U.S. Dollars. I think everybody I've known since the age of l was interviewed relative to the sincerity of our marriage intentions. I'd hear about these interviews from time to time, but that was it. One day in San Francisco, three FBI Agents and three S.F. Cops came swarming to our apartment. The lead agent was a fat fellow that looked like Mickey Mouse, chewed on a cigar and generally conducted himself like "Boss Hog" on the Dukes of Hazard. He handcuffed me to the chair and read me my Miranda Rights. Zia came home at this point and was escorted into another room, handcuffed and advised of his rights. This herd of bums went through the clothes closets, drawers, rattled the landlord's cage for rent ledgers and my bank account for payoff deposits, confiscated what cash we had and generally had a fine time while they were there.

Mickey Mouse blew smelly cigar smoke, chewed on the tobacco tars and spit them on the rug, grabbed my bouffant hairdo and wanted to know how much Zia had paid me to marry him? Zero. Are you sure? Yes. This went on for two hours. I was getting madder by the minute. I finally told the fat slob that I'd live with Mr. Khan in a tent in some desert in Tim Buck Too if that's what it took and they could keep their green card. However, while I was parked there I'd nail his ass to the wall like they put Jesus on the cross and in my opinion he should be well sprayed with battery acid starting with his eyes and family crown jewels. They finally allowed me my one phone call and that was to the Immigration Attorney that we'd used. By the time he presented himself, they had finally decided that we were for real. They unlocked the handcuffs, made no apologies for their conduct or any attempt to straighten up the mess they'd created in the middle of the floor where they'd dumped everything we owned in their search for documentation.

The green card came very shortly and was delivered by none other than Mickey Mouse along with a notarized letter stating the disposition of their investigation with eight different investigation case numbers and his business card for future reference if we ever had a problem getting a security clearance or bonding for jobs. The next week the California Pakistani Marriage Mill Story broke. Some 5,000 poor U.S. women had married Pakistani and eastern men for a $10,000 fee. They'd live together a little while and quick as the green card arrived file for divorce. Then the whole procedure would start over again. I guess I was lucky that I was neither poor, uneducated, unemployed, had a police record, and was convincing that I intended to live with the man. Five years later while in India, we discovered that they had afterwards had the Embassy in New Delhi check in Meerut if there really was an estate and if Zia Khan really was the executor. They also hunted up the lst cousin in Canada and verified the above story with her.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

BIOGRAPHY:
Zia ur Rehman Khan was a child in trouble from the day that he was born but he just would not accommodate the grim reaper. He was allergic to milk. They finally determined that he'd tolerate Horlicks Malted Milk mixed with water instead of milk. However, he soon feel victim to dysentery and it was thought that he'd not survive. He did but thought that it was normal to have a twisting feeling in the tummy after eating until he came to this country for a college education. At three he got an eye infection. The consulted doctor prescribed medication. When the eye didn't improve, his parents took him to another doctor who determined that the wrong medication had been prescribed by doctor no. l. It was his thought that the kid was probably blinded by the error in medication as the surface of the eye was burned. The eye was bandaged and the right medication used for two weeks. After uncovering the eye, it was determined that he'd not completely been blinded by the burns, but had permanently lost some sight and the eye was permanently scarred.

At fourteen began both a medical horror story and an intelligently aided natural healing success story that causes quite a stir amongst the medical professionals when they review the x-rays of his back which show a beautiful vertebra fusion engineered by nature. Whether the direct cause of his back problem was malnutrition which resulted in insufficient calcium for proper adolescent bone development, bone T.B. or exactly what is unknown since there were many diagnoses. Zia and a bunch of kids were pushing a disabled automobile. Afterwards he developed a severe back pain which x-rays showed to be a crushed disk. He was placed on a flat surface with the legs pulled up so that there was no tension on the back and given pain medication while the doctors decided what to do with him. One doctor would not listen to the parents that the kid was eating well and dictated what Zia was to have daily and in what proportion if the kid would take that much. The diet was calcium and vitamin rich and was accompanied with three tablespoons of fish oil daily. Mega doses of oral vitamins and calcium were also administered. In a month they again x-rayed the back and could see slight calcification lines beginning to form. Abscesses were also forming on each side of the spine that would have to be drained. A plaster cast duplicating the proper spinal curve was developed and changed frequently as the kid grew. Zia had the privilege of laying on the cast for three years. He grew two feet to 6'2" in height and his weight dropped to 90 pounds. His leg muscles shriveled up. He graduated from high school with the aid of tutors and his back developed a beautiful fusion of two vertebra just above the waist line to the delight of the doctors. It only happened because childhood bone closure had not been completed when the problem happened, he was given an excess of calcium which needed a place to go, and he was born into a family that could handle the financial burden and the new drug streptomycin was available to control infection. As an adult he painfully started to play golf and can now do anything he wants to and is pain free.

The abscess pockets were drained daily by a doctor who came to the house. However, in the end, the outer skin area would not heal. The medical doctors' opinion was that they never would so just cover up the surface so that it didn't become infected. An herbalist was consulted who prescribed quite a collection of herbs to be administered orally. After a month of taking the herbs, the herbalist showed up with a heavy salve of herbs much to the annoyance of the MD. The MD, however, had to agree that the oral herbs had maybe improved the three-inch wounds as they appeared better. After six months, the back surface sores were healed and the MD and the herbalist set up practice.

A masseuse had been showing up 3 times a day to massage the muscles so that they didn't completely atrophy while he was laying in the cast. At least the massages kept crystals from forming in the muscles even though they did shrink up seriously. When the fusion was formed properly, the masseuse started stretching the legs out straight and after three months, got them to where he might be able to stand up. For a year Zia could stand or lay, but did not sit so as not to put stress on the new fusion. He went to some college classes at Meerut College. When he could no longer stand, he went home and the balance of the professors conducted his class at home for a fee. It got to where there were as many students in Zia's room at home as there were at the college classroom. He finally got into sitting and was quite careful about what and how he did. He achieved a college degree at Meerut College in Economics and Statistics and life was about normal again after five years. A doctor in Denver, Colo., put him through strengthening exercises and regularly playing golf finally made him normal as an adult.

He spent all of his illness at home. His mother told me that they had three qualified nurses for round- the-clock care, three servants - l for cleaning his room, l to run any errands his nurse might need, and one to cover absences of the other two. She built a special bathroom and made them all bath before she'd turn them into his room. She personally boiled in the three foot iron wash pot their clothing and handed it out to them. A doctor came daily to oversee the case, a second doctor came daily to drain and dress the abscesses and six tutors flew in and out daily. Six strong men were hired as porters for carrying Zia's stretcher. A servant was hired for running errands to the library for books, a masseuse came three times a day for muscle therapy. A driver was hired for driving his grandfather about to get what he needed to keep the kid entertained. All told she had a staff of 22 just for him and about the same for running the rest of the house and the other four children.

Her father-in-law, who was a retired criminal lawyer, was in charge of keeping Zia's academic endeavors on track. Regular school was held from 7 am until l pm which coincided with Zia's peers. Mr. Khan arranged for rickshaws to fetch a group of ten kids daily from school to the Khan home where they'd all have lunch with Zia on the veranda and then discuss and debate a different subject every day. Religion (Islam) and then comparative religion, world geography, poetry and art. Outside lecturers were engaged. The other kids left 5:30 to 6:00 pm just in time for evening prayers.

Mr. Khan got the cast supported by a board and had poles extended so that four matched height men could safely move the stretcher around to the hospital for x-rays and out to the veranda for a change of scene. Pegs were installed under the arms so there was no possibility of Zia sliding down when the top was elevated a bit. A good tight blanket wrapped around the body helped to minimize any downward slide when his head was elevated about l8 inches. Mr. Khan rigged up a series of wide mirrors so that Zia could observe the horse races going on at the race track at the bottom of the hill while the other kids stood at the edge of the balcony. He arranged for the horse exercise and walking trail to come to the edge of the Khan landscaped grounds so that the kids could be educated into the markings of good race horses, but he never allowed betting. All of the jockeys were served tea and I'm sure that Mr. Khan handed out rupees as they left. Classical musical groups, gypsy dancers, snake charmers and belly dancers all performed on the Khan lawn and veranda. When the circus came to town, some of it came to perform on the Khan lawn. Zia Khan didn't have an opportunity for depression because he had a full life going on around him in which he was actively participating even though he was laying in a cast 24 hours a day.

Despite a difficult beginning, Zia did get on with a normal and productive life. After finishing at Meerut College in India, Zia went to Cambridge in England to school. His father wanted him to stay in Europe for graduate work, but he wanted to come to the U.S. His father advised him that he was in a position to pay "X" dollars a year which was enough for the tuition. Zia had a variety of part-time jobs. Accounting assistant with a power company and automobile dealership, hospital orderly, math tutor, limousine driver and taxi driver.

He was pretty thrifty with his money, but when Yellow Cab decided to raise money for the payment of their back income tax bill by franchising a few of their Taxi Cab Permits to independent drivers, Zia threw caution to the wind. A New York City Banker advanced him $20,000.00 and held the twenty permits until repayment had been effected. His Uncle, Gilbert A. Kay, had been living in New York City for a long time and was acquainted with where and how to get things done there. He arranged with a small, family-owned garage for the mechanical repair on this fleet. Parking is very expensive in the inner city anywhere, so Zia decided to keep these taxi cabs busy on a 24 hour basis and would then not require any parking facilities. There were a lot of students that needed part-time work so he rented out the cab on four hour shifts and used the street as his parking lot by double parking long enough to trade drivers. Table four at the Columbia University Library became his office. Zia was paid a set fee for the use of the equipment and anything above that the driver kept. There was some type of coded locking device on the equipment that precluded the engine starting without the proper key and code so theft and deceit were both thwarted. When he was ready to leave New York City, he leased out on long-term leases the permits. Seventeen of those original leases are still in place and they keep the units going round the clock. He's had those permits so long now that I guess they will best be used as retirement income.

Another of his early college money makers was the purchasing and leasing of overhead signboard locations. He'd find a spot that had good visual access, sign a lease with the owner of the building or lot, put up the board structure and then lease the blank space out. Sometimes he'd buy only a few feet of land in some parking lot. During school breaks he'd go all over the country looking for these type spots. By the time he got married he had 600 sign board locations. These were easy to administer because he used metal in structuring and whoever leased the spot had to repaint the whole surface to spec. Occasionally you'd have to sand blast the paint down to metal again, but most of the time the lease was a long-term lease so there wasn't a lot of paint build-up that would eventually start peeling. It was about like the paint on a car. The biggest pain with sign locations is keeping the property tax bills straight. Again we might just as well keep them now until retirement.

Zia started Power-X, a small business in Stockton that specialized in custom built engine-generator sets. These small units provided back-up power when the conventional power supply failed. Every building built after l950 in the State of California requires a generator set to power their elevators, all hospitals, and many banks that have large computer operations require back-up power. In the Middle East where there is no conventional power supply system in place, they are used to power whole cities and Sheikdoms. These units were larger and many times installed in tandem to elevate the KW total output from the power station. Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt and Turkey were primary markets abroad. Domestically covered California and Nevada.

When Zia started going to the Middle East, the only equipment these clients wanted was U.S. made Caterpillar. However, when the U.S. Government put into place a temporary trade embargo about 1980 they inflicted more damage to their own citizenry than they did their targets. Granted the U.S. Government showed the world that they could flex their business muscle. However, they nearly bankrupted the Caterpillar large engine division and did bankrupt the Cummins large engine division. Both of these companies had several million dollar contracts ready for shipment. The equipment wasn't on board an ocean going vessel the day the embargo fell out of the sky and went into effect so they were unable to collect on the Irrevocable Letter of Credit put up by the client. U.S. technical exports permanently suffered because the embargo forced the reeducation of a very dedicated, single minded Middle Eastern client who never again would rely on U.S. technology alone. It gave the Japanese exports quite a boost because all of the voids that the U.S. embargo created were happily filled by the Japanese. The Japanese Government offered their homeland companies all kinds of support in the form of 90 day financing free of interest, no domestic taxes on export contracts over five million dollars, and reduced freight costs if they used the Japanese shipping companies. With that kind of support how can you fail.

This two paragraph ad which appeared in a Department of Commerce publication further defines Zia's endeavors. "Engineering, Financing and Marketing of various type of Electrical Power Generating Systems. Feasibility Study for a cogeneration system consisting of a 34 Megawatt Power Plant and an eleven million gallon per day Desalination Plant. Feasibility Study and Preliminary Design for various well-head power generating projects. Engineering and design of cogeneration plants using methane (digester gas) gas recovered from municipal sewer treatment plant digesters. Domestic and international marketing of Power Generating and Desalination Plants.

Technical and economic analysis of desalination technologies with emphasis on the usage of low temperature waste heat captured from fossil fueled power plants, oil refineries and other industrial units. In depth study of desalination processes including: Multiple Effect (MV), Multistage Flash (MSF), Mechanical Vapor Compression (MVC), Thermo-compression (TC), and Reverse Osmosis (RO). Development of Mini-refinery, Combustion Turbine, Diesel Engine and Desalination compound cycle technology. Detailed study and investigation of State-of-the-art emerging desalination technologies. Technology selection based on efficiency, operation/maintenance and economic advantage with special emphasis given to the usage of low-temperature heat recovered from the industrial processes.

The 1995 restructuring of the National Power Grids and the Clean Air and Ecology Acts passed by the Clinton Administration have necessitated the closing of many large electric power plants in the United States. These plants cost millions of dollars to build and have a projected fifty year operational life span. Under these ax closure acts, there were many plants that had only been in operation a few years. There were at least twenty that were two years old and were standby plants so had only a few months of actual running time on their meters. A million dollars got the plant and the disassembly accomplished and included freight to the port. Many third World countries could use this junked equipment and be happy to have it. Zia has been busy placing these plants in new settings in Bangladesh, India, Mexico and South America. Columbia just recently privatized their power plants under a U.S. Aid program in an effort to provide their farmer population in the hills with something besides cocaine for cash income. It will be interesting to see if it stems cocaine exports or not.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

+ 7427 M iv. James Robert LEMON was born on 26 Oct 1945 in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO.

5583. Evelyn Elizabeth DAVIS was born on 12 Feb 1903 in De Kalb, Gilmer Co., VA and died on 26 Jan 1960 in De Kalb, Gilmer Co., VA at age 56.

Evelyn married Oren RADABAUGH, son of Ernest RADABAUGH and Melinda ELLISON,. Oren was born on 9 May 1896 in De Kalb, Gilmer Co., VA, died on 17 Oct 1971 in , Wood at age 75, and was buried in Oct 1971 in Pisgah.

General Notes:
George Ringland Conger

HOBBIES: Flying (pilot) and golf

RESIDENCES: 6501 Harding Road, Apt. K-50; Nashville, TN 37205

BIOGRAPHY: On 6 Feb 1969 the "Nashville Banner" ran a story about the appointment of George Ringland Conger as Administrative Vice-President of George Peabody College for Teachers.

"Dr. Conger will be responsible for developing and maintaining an efficient system of personnel administration, involving all employees of the college. He will also serve as a member of the budget committee, ultimately assuming primary responsibility for the preparation and administration of the budget. In addition, he will be on the administrative cabinet, which meets bi-weekly to review and consider policy matters.

From November 1967, until recently, Dr. Conger directed the activities of a legislatively created group charged with drafting a master plan for Florida higher education through 1980. Previously he was administrative assistant (1964-66_ and a member of the marketing faculty (1963-64) at Miami-Dade Junior College in Florida.

Dr. Conger, 33, holds the B.B.A. in management from the University of Miami, in Florida, the M.B.A. in marketing from the same institution, and the Ed.D. in higher education from Florida State University, having received the doctorate last August."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 201 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

George married Barbara Ann EVANS, daughter of Carless Jackson EVANS and Grace Bell EAVES, on 16 Aug 1958 in Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS. Barbara was born on 20 Jul 1933 in Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS.

General Notes:
Barbara Ann Evans

EDUCATION: Graduate of Mississippit College, Clinton, MS

OCCUPATION: Elementary teacher

HOBBIES: Sewing and golf

7432 M i. George Gregory CONGER was born on 24 Jun 1964 in Hialeah, Dade Co., FL.

7433 F ii. Leslie Ann CONGER was born on 2 Jan 1966 in Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL.

General Notes:
Judith Elizabeth Conger

OCCUPATION: Purchasing assistant

HOBBIES: Reading and traveling

Judith married Richard Edward INTERVAL Sr., son of James V. INTERVAL and Nina L. BARRE, on 7 Jun 1958 in Winchester, Frederick Co., VA. Richard was born on 15 Jun 1937 in Washington, Washington Co., PA.

General Notes:
Richard Edward Interval

MILITARY: Served in the U.S. Army

OCCUPATION: Sales manager

7434 F i. Yvonne Lee INTERVAL was born on 20 Jan 1959 in Washington, Washington Co., PA.

7435 M ii. Richard Edward INTERVAL Jr. was born on 14 Jan 1960 in Orlando, Orange Co., FL.

7436 M iii. Bryan Russell INTERVAL was born on 29 Apr 1963 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL and died on 8 Sep 1985 in Largo, Pinellas Co., FL at age 22.

General Notes:
David Omar Conger, III

MILITARY: Served in the Army

HOBBIES: Golf

OCCUPATION: Systems engineer

David married Janet Darlene Mc_MULLEN, daughter of Glenn Thomas Mc_MULLEN and Mary Elsie SMITH, on 19 Jul 1962 in Fort Bragg, Cumberland Co., NC. Janet was born on 7 Aug 1942 in Washington, Washington Co., PA.

General Notes:
Janet Darlene McMullen

HOBBIES: Count cross stitching

RESEARCHER: Genealogy is a hobby.

7437 F i. Susan Elizabeth CONGER was born on 5 Jun 1974 in Fort Myers, Lee Co., FL.

General Notes:
Kenneth Dean Larrick

SPOUSE: Kenneth Dean Larrick was probably the 2nd spouse of Evelyn Duval Chapman.

General Notes:
Evelyn Duval

AKA: Evelyn Duval Chapman, in CFA II, p. 358

QUESTION: What was the maiden name of this person?

CHILDREN: Christian Blake Chapman, b. 13 Jun 1968; Sarah Lynn Chapman, b. 20 Apr 1971.

5601. William A. CONGER was born on 3 Dec 1915 in Washington Co., PA and died on 12 May 1995 at age 79.

General Notes:
William A. Conger

SS Death Index: William Conger; b. 3 Dec 1915; issued: PA; d. 12 May 1995;
last place of residence: Phoenix, AZ; zipcode: 85008; SSN: 178-09-0122

RESIDENCES: 1038 N 48th; Phoenix, AZ 85008

William married Nellie M. BURKE, daughter of John BURKE and Bertha YODERS, on 16 Jan 1936 in Wellsburg, Brooke Co., WV. Nellie was born on 15 Jan 1913 in Washington, Washington Co., PA and died on 26 Dec 1967 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 54.

7442 M i. William F. CONGER was born on 15 Mar 1937 in Washington, Washington Co., PA.

General Notes:
David McFarland Dodd

RESEARCHER: David McFarland Dodd was interested in genealogy. He owned a copy of CFA II and planned to get a copy of CFA I. He subscribed to the Conger Confab and owned a bound volume of the 1975-1994 issues.

MARRIAGE: 14 Jul 1956 at the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Van Buren, Washington Co., PA.

CHILDREN: Three children

RESIDENCES: As of May 1998, 1500 Church Avenue; Brockway, PA 15824

David married Mary Lou CAIN on 14 Jul 1956 in Van Buren, Washington Co., PA. Mary was born on 17 Dec 1934 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA.

General Notes:
Mary Lou Cain

PARENTS: Mary Lou Cain was a foster child. Her place of birth and the name of her parents are unknown as of Jul 1998. (Furnished by David M. Dodd)

General Notes:
Charles Thomas Stevens

AKA: Tom

MILITARY-HEALTH_HISTORY: Tom Stevens served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army from Aug 1955 until blindness caused his retirement in 1971.

RESEARCHER: Charles T. (Tom) Stevens was interested in the Wright and Conger families. He shared data with the Henthorn / Bolerjack project.

RESIDENCES: 1203 South Fairview Road; Columbia, MO 65203-0809

BIOGRAPHY:
Charles Thomas (Tom) Stevens attended Southwest Missouri State at Springfield, Green Co., MO. He entered into the advanced Army ROTC program and became one of its leaders. Tom graduated in 1955.

In August 1955, he entered the U.S. Army as a new Lieutenant and Helen joined him in the fall at Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia. Their oldest son, Mark, was born in the U.S. Army Hospital at Fort Jackson, SC. Tom was assigned to duty in Germany and Helen and Mark joined him there in 1958. During the time in Ausburg, Germany Tom and Helen's two younger children, Diana and Eric were born. The family took occasional trips into the less known places in Germany and greatly enjoyed their stay in that country. Tom served in Germany for five years before returning to the U.S. in July 1963.

Stationed again at Fort Benning, GA, the little family grew under Helen's watchful eye. They remained there during Tom's first tour in Vietnam. Next they moved to Rolla, MO where they lived for two years, one of those being Tom's second year in 'Nam.

In 1971, after living for several months in Denver, CO Tom's blindness brought a departure from military life. The family returned to Springfield, MO where Mark graduated from high school in 1974.

Both Tom and Helen reenrolled at Southwest Missouri State, contemplating possible new careers. In 1974, they moved to Columbia, MO to continue education with Tom enrolling in College.
(Source: Written by Tom Stevens, summer 1996)

RECOLLECTIONS: Brief Reflections on My Life
Graduating from a small town high school was an expectation of my life. After all, what was there? While an aunt had urged me to think about college, it took rejection by a girl to spur me toward that, a year later.

We were a farm family, where my folks share-cropped mostly. We were better off than many, because Mom taught school and there were new shoes for me every fall, although they never came until about three weeks after school started.

I learned a lot about that life and recall it fondly, with frequent urgings to return to a place where the peace and quiet prevail under the naked stars of night. But my life has been far from there.

I did go to college, graduating in 1955, wiht a degree, a commission in the Infantry and my wife. A year later, I had completed Airborne School at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and we were expecting the first of three children.

Less than two years later, we were in Germany, serving with the Infantry, working very hard. We were eventually there five years, getting to see the Passion Play in 1960. Our two younger children were born there.

We came back to Columbus, Georgia for three years, before I went to Vietnam, where I served two one-year tours. The first was with the Vietnamese as advisor and the second was with American troops. I did see some light action and did enjoy the professional challenge.

Eye disorders prevailed and I retired in 1971, after 16 years. College, work, National Federation of the Blind and a combination of those things has followed. I have struggled through two Bachelors degrees, one Masters degree and one Specialist degree. Maybe that will suffice for a lifetime.

Military service brought several awards, including two Purple Hearts and the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

My National Federation of the Blind (NFB) work brought some different activity and life today certainly has a different twist than I would have imagined when I graduated from high school.

Today's efforts are multi-dimensional. I am appointed to chair one national committee by the President of the NFB, am elected to preside over the Writers' Division of the NFB, serve on several NFB committees and work in the local chapter. That keeps me going, as does field work for the NFB.

Christian Television Mission has a board and I have chaired it, although my activity is not as great as it could be. Much work is to be done in that area.

Family history and genealogy has interested me recently and that is an ongoing project. It seems that discoveries come every day, then there are times when there are long droughts. But, with what seems to be relatively small effort, the record grows impressively. Now, the task of writing it into a sensible, readable story.

Some wonder about being blind. I have no regrets. I have met hundreds of fine people who I would never have met before. All three of our children graduated from a Bible college and have spouses who have either graduated or attended. Frankly, I doubt that my life has a lot of spare time.

I think that helping people is the primary orientation. For example, our children will have a fairly complete family history, a sense of what people have been. NFB members are urged to enroll people as Associate members as a way of educating them about blindness. Writers' Division members are encouraged to write and people are urged to consider life far beyond this one.

Life? It is to be lived, enjoyed, given and passed through.

Important? Family, accomplishing tasks and meeting needs, gain and maintain personal integrity and meet challenges head-on. Grow some tomatos and beans and flowers, write and read some, never walk alone and take pride in who you are.
(Source: Written by Tom Stevens, summer 1996)

Charles married Helen Louise UTTERBACK, daughter of Avery Edwan UTTERBACK and Lafa Ann MANUEL, on 27 Dec 1953 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO. Helen was born on 8 Jul 1933 in Santa Paula, Ventura Co., CA.

General Notes:
Helen Louise Utterback

BIOGRAPHY:
Helen Louise Utterback was born in sunny Santa Paula, Ventura Co., California on 8 July 1933, the second surviving child of Avery Edwan Utterback and Lafa Ann Manuel. The Utterbacks were both born in Polk County in southwest Missouri. Lafa's Manuel lineage had its roots in South Carolina, thence to Lawrence County, TN, then to Polk County where they farmed. The males in the Manuel family were big men in stature, with some as large as 6'5" and 285 pounds. Helen's maternal grandmother had been born of the Watson clan, which had migrated from near the North Carolina/South Carolina border country to Roane County, TN, then northwest by wagon in 1871 to Polk county, MO.

The Utterback and Manuel families lived on the same mail route. Lafa could put a letter in the mailbox to, "Dear Friend Avery" and he would get it that day. Both had strong spiritual ties, which have carried down to their great grandchildren. Marrying in 1919, Lafa and Avery found farming a most difficult task in that era. In 1921, faced with a crop of watermelons that they could not sell, they struck out with four other families for California. The little convoy of five Model-T Fords followed a set of ruts across Oklahoma, Texas and the southwest. There were no gas stations with convenience stores, so they carried all their supplies except gas, camping out as had some of their ancestors who also went to California. Jim, their oldest child, had reached the age of about six months when they started the trip. Lafa Utterback recalls coming across one family which had a baby that died. They all stopped, helped the grieving family hold a burial service "beside the road" and went on.

In California, Avery Utterback became the foreman of an orange ranch. Irrigation, an occasional rattlesnake and other farming adventures are part of Helen's memories of that time.

After Helen graduated from eighth grade, they moved back to Polk County, MO, onto a farm that her parents had bought. She attended Fair Play High, graduating in 1951. She enrolled at Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield, MO in the summer of 1951. Early in 1952, she and Charles T. (Tom) Stevens met at a square dance. They became a couple on the national champion Southwest Missouri State Promenaders square dance team. Helen and Tom married on 27 Dec 1953 at Springfield, Greene Co., MO and soon found that square dancing was great fun but had no career. Helen graduated from Southwest Missouri State in 1954.

While Tom and Helen were stationed in Germany, Helen became very active in the Protestant Women's Group in Augsburg, Germany. At the time, Helen knew nothing of her German ancestry.

After the family returned to the states Helen continued to work in the Christian Church and was often called on to teach classes or to lead a group.

After Tom's blindness resulted in his departure from the military service the family returned to Springfield, MO. Both enrolled again at Southwest Missouri State. Helen, a fine teacher, gained a second BS degree, this one being in Elementary Education, while doing more church work and doing a superlative job as a housewife.

In 1974 after they moved to Columbia, MO, Helen soon became involved in publication of newsletters for members of the National Federation of the Blind, which continues today (1996). With an excellent reading voice and a talent for excellence in the finer details of newsletter publication, Helen was acknowledged in Missouri with awards and commendations for her work.

As a grandmother, she has knitted each of her eight grandchildren an afgan, one of those acts for her family that illustrates her love for them.

Helen has logged many miles on the car as she accompanies Tom to conventions and on family history seeking trips.

An excellent mother, grandmother, cook and helpmate, the stars in her crown are numerous.
(Source: Written by Tom Stevens, summer 1996)

+ 7453 M i. Mark Thomas STEVENS was born on 6 Nov 1956 in Columbia, Richland Co., MO.

+ 7454 F ii. Diana Lynn STEVENS was born on 16 Jan 1959 in Augsburg, Germany.

+ 7455 M iii. Eric Allen STEVENS was born on 16 Oct 1961 in Augsburg, Germany.

General Notes:
Virginia Ruth Stevens

AKA: Ruth

RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1997, V. Ruth Sheeley of Springfield, MO

Virginia married Charles Beecher SHEELEY, son of Henry Arthur SHEELEY and Mable Rebecca Mc_KITRICK, on 3 Aug 1955 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO. Charles was born on 25 Aug 1927 in Maplewood, St. Clair Co., MO.

7457 M ii. Craig Bucknell SHEELEY was born on 22 Oct 1959 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO.

General Notes:
Craig Bucknell Sheeley

RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1997, Springfield, MO

7458 F iii. Kristi Ruth SHEELEY was born on 31 Mar 1962 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO.

7459 M iv. Jeffrey Allen SHEELEY was born on 11 Apr 1963 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO.

General Notes:
Jeffrey Allen Sheeley

RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1997, Jefferson City, MO

Jeffrey married Sandra Kay BEUTLER on 24 Mar 1990 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO. Sandra was born on 4 Aug 1962 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO.

General Notes:
Glenna Maxine Stevens

RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1997, Glenna M. Presley of Springfield, MO.

Glenna married James Robert PRESLEY, son of James Bunch PRESLEY and Kathleen Ann NEILL, on 16 May 1959 in Miami, Ottawa Co., OK. James was born on 8 Nov 1928 in St. Louis, , MO and died on 11 Jul 1983 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO at age 54.

+ 7460 F i. Rebecca Lou PRESLEY was born on 8 Oct 1965 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO.

5638. Roberta Maxine COLE was born on 31 Dec 1913 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS and died on 9 Apr 1996 at age 82.

General Notes:
Roberta Maxine Cole

CHRISTENING: Methodist Church

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

Roberta married Albert Karl SEWELL, son of Ernest SEWELL and Unknown, on 19 Feb 1939 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS. Albert was born on 27 Nov 1912 in Independence, Montgomery Co., KS.

General Notes:
Albert Karl Sewell

OCCUPATION: Banker

MILITARY: WWII Veteran

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

+ 7462 M i. David Cole SEWELL was born on 11 Apr 1941 in Independence, Montgomery Co., KS.

+ 7463 M ii. Albert Karl SEWELL Jr. was born on 25 Feb 1944 in Independence, Montgomery Co., KS.

Margaret married Charles Robert MEYER, son of Fred William MEYER and Martha Jane THIELE, on 14 Oct 1939 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS. Charles was born on 11 Sep 1917 in Jewell, Jewell Co., KS.

General Notes:
Charles Robert Meyer

OCCUPATION: CPA

MILITARY: WWII Navy

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

7464 F i. Sharon Diane MEYER was born on 22 Jan 1942 in Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK, died on 14 Feb 1942 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS, and was buried in Feb 1942 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS, Elmwood Cemetery.

+ 7465 M ii. Robert Cole MEYER was born on 20 Dec 1943 in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO.

7466 M iii. Steven Charles MEYER was born on 30 Dec 1942 in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO, died on 31 Dec 1943 in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO at age 1, and was buried in Jan 1943 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS, Elmwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Cleo Ruth Cole

CHRISTENING: Methodist

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

Cleo married William Harry GOLDEN, son of Edward Franklin GOLDEN and Alta HANES, on 31 May 1941 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. William was born on 3 Feb 1921 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, died on 8 Apr 1945 at age 24, and was buried in Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., KS, Army Veteran Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Harry Golden

MILITARY: Career military man, U.S. Army WWII

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Christian Science

+ 7467 M i. Michael Cole GOLDEN was born on 26 Jul 1942 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS.

Cleo next married John Sherman CONGDON, son of Morrison W. CONGDON and Mamie HATTON, on 8 Oct 1950 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS. John was born on 16 Jun 1920 in Mt. Hope, Sedgwick Co., KS.

General Notes:
John Sherman Congdon

SPOUSE: John Sherman Congdon was the 2nd spouse of Cleo Ruth Cole.

OCCUPATION: Salesman

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

MILITARY: U.S. Navy in WWII

+ 7468 F i. Rachel Ruth CONGDON was born on 13 Jul 1952 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS.

General Notes:
Delbert Ornello Bybee

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Episcopal

OCCUPATION: Sr. Public Health

Delbert married Ardel Eliza SCOONOVER, daughter of Jacob Cristlip SCOONOVER and Elizabeth Jane Mc_KEE, on 25 Jul 1942 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA. Ardel was born on 13 Sep 1909 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, died on 30 Jan 1989 in Canoga Park, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 79, and was buried in Feb 1989 in Madera, Madera Co., CA, Arbor Vitae Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ardell Eliza Scoonover

OCCUPATION: Executive Sec.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

7469 M i. Delbert Ornello BYBEE Jr. was born on 26 Apr 1944 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

Delbert married Dorothy Ann BLOME, daughter of Emil BLOME and Dorothy UNKNOWN, on 6 Sep 1969 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN. Dorothy was born on 29 Feb 1944 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN.

5642. Maynard Rinker BYBEE was born on 31 Oct 1915 in Madera, Madera Co., CA, died on 27 Mar 1969 in Marion, Grant Co., IN at age 53, and was buried in Mar 1969 in Marion, Grant Co., IN, Grant Cemetery.

Maynard married Virginia Ruth SOUZA, daughter of Henry T. SOUZA and Josephine V. CUTRONE, on 15 May 1944 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA. Virginia was born on 20 Apr 1922 in Vernon, Los Angeles Co., CA.

+ 7470 F i. Josephine Ann BYBEE was born on 9 Jul 1945 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

+ 7471 M ii. Kenneth Maynard BYBEE was born on 23 Sep 1947 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

General Notes:
Roy Lee Jones

BIRTH: On the farm, about 10 miles east of Dodge City, KS

EDUCATION: 1951 graduate of Dodge City High School; graduate of Fort Hays State College, Hays, KS, Abt. 1960/1961

OCCUPATION: Retired from Foley Caterpillar Company, Wichita, KS

RESIDENCES: As of March 2000, Goddard, Sedgwick Co., KS

HOBBIES: Roy and Margaret Jones enjoy traveling. They took a cruise to the Caribbean about 1998. They are planning a cruise to Alaska in 2000.

Roy married Margaret Fern Mc_CART, daughter of Gilbert Haven Mc_CART and Margaret Ellen HACKLER, on 6 Nov 1954 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS. Margaret was born on 15 May 1935 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS.

General Notes:
Margaret Fern McCart

OCCUPATION: About 1998, retired from Southwestern Bell.

+ 7472 F i. Karen Sue JONES was born on 5 Sep 1956 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS.

7473 M ii. Duane Lee JONES was born on 28 Oct 1957 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS.

General Notes:
Duane Lee Jones

RESEARCHER: Duane L. Jones was interested in genealogy

OCCUPATION: As of March 2000, About 10 years as a Special Education teacher in
the Wichita Public Schools, Wichita, KS.

ORGANIZATIONS: As of March 2000, President of the George Washington Chapter of
Sons of the American Revolution at Wichita, KS

RELATIONSHIP: George W. Bush, Governor of Texas is a cousin through, John
Howland and Elizabeth Tilley of the Mayflower.

COMMENT: Single as of March 2000

BIOGRAPHY:
I started kindergarten at Independence, MO. My family and I moved and I started first grade at Monroe Elementary in Enid, OK. We moved again and I started school in Goddard, KS in 1967. I graduated from Goddard High School May 1975. I took college classes at Kansas Newman, Wichita State, Emporia State and University of Kansas. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Wichita State in 1989. I graduated in 1992 from Emporia State with a Master of Science degree in Special Education.

I am a member of the National Teachers Hall of Fame at Emporia State because of my teaching for Doniphan County, KS Special Education Coop. and for the past nine years with Wichita Public Schools.

I was able to go to Pakistan twice in the past ten years to lecture and sponsor workshops at National Society for Mentally and Emotionally Handicapped Students in Johar Town, just outside Lahore, Pakistan. Also I made presentations to the Rotaract Club of Lahore Shargi, a business men's club and UNICEF. I lectured about Learning Disabilities and Respite Care at the Lahore UNICEF office.

I am President of George Washington Chapter Sons of the American Revolution in Wichita, KS. I hold membership in several other family history societies. (Written by Duane L. Jones, March 2000)

+ 7474 M iii. Brian Scott JONES was born on 27 Feb 1963 in Independence, Jackson/Clay Co., MO.

5666. Wendell DUNN was born on 31 Mar 1924 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO, died about 25 Mar 1984 about age 59, and was buried in Mar 1984 in Cremated.

General Notes:
Marion Dunn

OCCUPATION: Teacher

RESIDENCES: 2102 14th Street Road; Greeley, CO

OCCUPATION: Teacher

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

COMMENT: In Aug 1995, Marion Miller wrote a letter to Tom Stevens in which she listed information about her family. She wrote, "This week I opened a trunk that I had put the big Bible in for safe keeping and I have copied the 2 pages of names and dates. The printing on the Bible pages was about gone so I hope I have read them right."

Marion married Mervil MILLER, son of Merril MILLER and Agnes WOODS, on 6 Jul 1948 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO. Mervil was born on 24 Aug 1924 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO.

General Notes:
Mervil Miller

Problem: What is his first name, Mervil or Mervin?

OCCUPATION: Civil Engineer

MILITARY: U.S. Marine during WWII

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

General Notes:
Linda Miller

RESIDENCES: As of 1996, Idaho Springs, CO

AKA: Probably called, Ann.

+ 7480 F iii. Carol MILLER was born on 21 Feb 1959 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.

5668. Harold DUNN was born on 17 Sep 1936 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO, died about 10 Dec 1989 about age 53, and was buried about Dec 1989 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO, Linn Grove Cemetery.

+ 7485 M i. Leonard Mc_CALLISTER was born on 5 Jan 1947 in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, LA and died in May 1973 in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, LA at age 26.

General Notes:
Lavone McKeehan

RESIDENCES: Abt. 1993, in CA

RESIDENCES: Abt. Apr 1995, 101 Raulison Drive, #188; Livingston, TX 75351

5677. Paul Earl WYCKOFF was born on 25 Jul 1920, died on 9 Apr 1989 at age 68, and was buried in Apr 1989 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Paul Earl Wyckoff

DIVORCE: The marriage of Paul E. and Eileen Wyckoff ended in divorce. They both married again.

CEMETERY: PAUL E.; WYCKOFF; JULY 25, 1920; APR. 9, 1989; Also a military footstone with Cross at the top; PAUL E. WYCKOFF; S1 US NAVY; WORLD WAR II; JUL 25 1920; APR 9 1989; Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: photo furnished by Patricia Else)

SSN:
Individual: Wyckoff, Paul
Social Security #: 482-10-9326
Issued in: Iowa
Birth date: Jul 25, 1920
Death date: Apr 9, 1989
ZIP Code of last known residence: 85204
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Mesa, Arizona
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Apr 29, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.150684.103]

Paul married Eileen G. UNKNOWN. Eileen was born on 13 Sep 1920 in Bridgewater, Adair Co., IA, died on 6 Oct 1996 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 76, and was buried in Oct 1996 in Fontanelle, Adair Co., IA, Fontanelle Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ellen G. Unknown

SPOUSE: Her second spouse was, John Hamm.

AKA: Delores Eileen Hamm; Listed as, Eileen G. Hamm on her funeral booklet.

+ 7500 F i. Sharon WYCKOFF was born on 13 Dec 1940 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

+ 7502 F iii. Jayne Marie WYCKOFF was born on 28 Nov 1948 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

+ 7503 F iv. Pauline Ann WYCKOFF was born on 2 Aug 1950 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

+ 7504 F v. Debra Suzan WYCKOFF was born on 22 Feb 1954 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Betty Unknown

OCCUPATION: At the time of the death of Paul Wyckoff, Betty was an assistant to the Govenor of Arizona.

Jack married D. Kathleen LIMMERMAN on 11 Feb 1950 in Knoxville, Marion Co., IA. D. was born on 24 Jan 1930.

+ 7506 F i. Sheila Ann Mc_COY was born on 21 Aug 1953 in Orange, Orange Co., CA.

+ 7507 F ii. Denise S. Mc_COY was born on 21 May 1955 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

Marjorie married Kenneth La_Rue ANDERSON on 15 May 1949 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA. Kenneth was born on 22 May 1923 in Brayton, Audubon Co., IA.

7509 F i. Karen Marie ANDERSON was born on 24 May 1950 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

7510 F ii. Sharon Sue ANDERSON was born on 25 Jul 1952 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

7511 M iii. Kendall Le_Roy ANDERSON was born on 10 Mar 1956 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

7512 M iv. Kevin Lauren ANDERSON was born on 13 Jan 1968 in Atlantic, Cass Co., IA.

Fern married Daniel THOMPSON on 12 Jun 1976 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. Daniel was born on 3 Apr 1950 in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN.

7513 F i. Beth Ann THOMPSON was born on 24 Dec 1977 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN.

General Notes:
Miles Murray

SPOUSE: Miles Murray was the 2nd spouse of Elizabeth Jane Walker.

5690. Jennie Mae WALKER was born on 30 May 1930 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA and died on 28 Jul 1986 at age 56.

General Notes:
Jennie Mae Walker

AKA: Jenny Mae Walker

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: 28 Jul 1986 of cancer

Problem: A date of death of 26 Jul 1986 is reported by Paul Patterson.

Norma married James E. BLYTH, son of William D. BLYTH and Unknown, on 19 Jun 1960 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. James was born on 23 Sep.

General Notes:
James E. Blyth

MARRIAGE: James E. Blyth and Norma June Patterson were married on 19 Jun 1960 at the Drake Avenue Christian Church, Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1999, St. Paul, MN

+ 7529 F i. Cherie R. BLYTH was born on 4 Jun 1965 in Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN.

7530 M ii. Patrick J. BLYTH was born on 8 Sep 1966 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN.

7531 F iii. Michelle June BLYTH was born on 18 Apr 1969 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN.

General Notes:
Paul James Patterson

DIVORCE: The marriage of Paul James Patterson and Carol Lewis ended in divorce.

MILITARY: Retired from the U.S. Air Force

MARRIAGE: Paul James Patterson and Elizabeth Mary Margaret (Coe) Long were married on 30 Apr 1980 at the Alconbury Air Base Chapel, Huntington, Cambridgshire, England.

RESEARCHER: Paul Patterson was interested in genealogy and shared his information with others.

RESIDENCES: As of July 1998, 17046 Vista Bluff Drive; San Antonio, TX 78247; As of Oct 1999 still in San Antonio.

Paul married Carol Irene LEWIS, daughter of Monte LEWIS and Ruby RUSSELL, on 15 Jan 1967 in Moravia, Appanoose Co., IA. Carol was born on 23 Sep 1945.

Paul next married Elizabeth Mary Margret COE, daughter of James COE and Sarah DIRRANE, on 30 Apr 1980 in Huntington, Cambridgshire, England. Elizabeth was born on 16 Nov 1942 in Galway, Ireland.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Mary Margret Coe

AKA: Betty

CHILDREN: Elizabeth Mary Coe and Brian Long had children prior to her marriage to Paul James Patterson: Susan Mary Long who lives in Great Britain and David Edward Patterson who is married, as of Jul 1998, and lives in Belleville, IL. They are shown as children of Paul and Betty in this genealogy.

+ 7533 F i. Susan Mary LONG was born on 6 Sep 1964 in Tollington, Islington, London, England.

7534 M ii. David Edward PATTERSON was born on 6 Jan 1969 in Tollington, Islington, London, England.

David married Linda Mc_HUGH on 12 Jul 1993 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV. Linda was born on 5 May.

General Notes:
Carl Ray Patterson

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1998 and Oct 1999, Omaha, NE

MILITARY: U.S. Army

Carl married Carole WAKEFIELD on 5 Jun 1971 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Carole was born on 7 Nov 1948.

7535 M i. Jeffrey Alan PATTERSON was born on 16 Nov 1988 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.

General Notes:
Alice Marie Wright

RESIDENCES: Centerville, IA at the time of her mother's death.

Alice married Frank STEPNOWSKI, son of Peter STEPNOWSKI and Anna UNKNOWN, on 14 Feb 1957. Frank was born on 4 Apr 1926, died on 23 Jun 1997 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 71, and was buried on 27 Jun 1997 in Mystic, Appanoose Co., IA, Highland Cemetery.

General Notes:
Frank Stepnowski

RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1991, R. 3, Centerville, IA

Problem: A birth date of 4 Apr 1926 has been listed. His obituary listed, 4 Feb 1926.

OBITUARY: Frank Stepnowski
Frank Stepnowski, 71, of Centerville, [IA] died Monday, June 23, 1997, at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital [Centerville, IA].

He was born Feb. 4, 1926, the son of Peter and Anna Stepnowski. He married Alice Wright, Feb. 14, 1957. She survives.

Also surviving are a son, Michael, of Centerville; two daughters, Catherine Howard of Des Moines and Susan Flower of Antelope, Calif.; a sister, Louise Rick of Centerville; his father-in-law, Boyd Wright of Centerville; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Mark; and six sisters.

He served with the Army Air Corps during World War II in the South Pacific. He was a construction worker, a carpenter and member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Rev. Joe Miller, C.PP.S., officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery in Mystic. There will be an open visitation all day Thursday at the Lange Funeral Home.

A memorial has been established and contributions may be left at the funeral home.
(Source: undated clipping - furnished by Patricia Else)

7539 M iv. Mark STEPNOWSKI was buried in Mystic, Appanoose Co., IA, Highland Cemetery.

General Notes:
Wilbur Eugene Bauman

AKA: Probably called, Eugene

Problem: Dates of birth of 7 Sep 1936 and 7 Sep 1938 have been given. Patricia Else lists, 7 Sep 1938.

+ 7540 M i. Mark Leslie BAUMAN was born on 2 Dec 1958 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI.

+ 7541 F ii. Dawn Marie BAUMAN was born on 9 Jul 1960 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI.

7542 F iii. Penny Sue BAUMAN was born on 5 Aug 1962 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI.

Wilbur next married Joyce HEIVELINE on 23 May 1981 in Montrose, Genesee Co., MI.

General Notes:
Joyce Heiveline

SPOUSE: Joyce Heiveline was the 2nd wife of Wilbur Eugene Bauman.

Norma married Ronald Neil SYTSMA Rev., son of Bernard SYTSMA and Neila DEWITT, on 14 Jul 1962 in North Branch, Lapeer Co., MI.

7544 M i. Michael Ronald SYTSMA was born on 15 Jan 1964 in Owosso, Shiawassee Co., MI.

7545 F ii. Cheryl Jean SYTSMA was born on 31 Jul 1965 in Owosso, Shiawassee Co., MI.

7546 F iii. Michelle Elaine SYTSMA was born on 15 Nov 1972 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.

7547 M i. Melvin Carl RIGSBY was born on 27 Jun 1964 in Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA.

General Notes:
Melvin Carl Rigsby

RESEARCHER: Apparently interested in the genealogy and history of the Wright and Conger family.

OCCUPATION: As of Jul 1998, teaching History and Philosophy at the University of Kentucky. Also pastor at the 1st Church of the Nazarene in Madisonville, KY.

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1998, 1107 McLeod Lane; Madisonville, KY 42431

7548 F ii. Mary Kecia RIGSBY was born on 3 Sep 1980 in Selmer, Mc Nairy Co., TN.

7549 F i. Gina Michelle BAUMAN was born on 6 Mar 1973 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH.

William next married Donna Frazier ADAMS on 13 Jun 1980 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.

General Notes:
Donna Frazier Adams

SPOUSE: Donna Frazier Adams was the 2nd wife of William Ray Bauman.

Esther married Gary Francis POWELL, son of Walter POWELL and Jackie UNKNOWN, on 2 Aug 1969 in Clio, Genesee Co., MI.

General Notes:
Gary Francis Powell

DIVORCE: The marriage of Gary F. Powell and Esther Mae Bauman ended in divorce.

7550 M i. Leland Francis POWELL was born on 2 Aug 1972 in Cheverly, Prince Georges Co., MD.

7551 F ii. Jennifer Lynn POWELL was born on 7 Jul 1973 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI.

7552 M iii. Timothy John POWELL was born on 8 Dec 1980 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI and died on 1 Jul 1995 at age 14.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: John Roscoe and James Bauman were twins. James died at birth.

7553 M i. Jason Andrew BAUMAN was born on 26 Sep 1976 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI.

7554 F ii. Jennifer Lynn BAUMAN was born on 11 May 1969 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI.

General Notes:
Paul Francis Bauman

Problem: Was he born at Pontiac or Lapeer, MI?

General Notes:
Sandra Kay Pressom

AKA: Sandy Huffman

Problem: Is Sandy Huffman the same person as Sandra Kay Pressom?

7555 M i. Brandon Paul BAUMAN was born on 2 Dec 1982 in Selmer, Mc Nairy Co., TN.

General Notes:
Patricia Ann Wright

BIRTH: 17 Mar 1943 at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, Centerville, IA

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1976, Des Moines, IA

OCCUPATION: Employed by the Iowa Department of Revenue, Des Moines, IA

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1997, Mrs. Patricia Else; 9479 Elmcrest Drive; Norwalk, IA 50211

RESEARCHER: Patricia Ann (Wright) Else was interested in family history and genealogy. She shared information about her family with others.

Patricia married Darrell Lynn ELSE, son of Earl William ELSE and Violet Maxine STEPHEN, on 3 Jul 1966 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA. Darrell was born on 29 Oct 1942 in Cedar (Rural), Mahaska Co., IA.

General Notes:
Darrell Lynn Else

BIRTH: 29 Oct 1942, at home, two miles south of Cedar, IA. Cedar is a small town located about halfway between Oskaloosa and Ottumwa, IA

MARRIAGE: 3 Jul 1966 at the Methodist Church in Cincinnati, IA

OCCUPATION: Employed by the Iowa Department of Revenue, Des Moines, IA

RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1991 and Jun 1993, Norwalk, IA

7556 M i. Craig Allen ELSE was born on 25 Apr 1968 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

General Notes:
Craig Allen Else

BIRTH: 25 Apr 1968 at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, IA

COMMENT-NEVER_MARRIED: As of Feb 1998 he had never been married.

7557 F ii. Lynn Ann ELSE was born on 18 Jan 1971 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

Lynn married Robert Wayne FARRAR II, son of Robert Wayne FARRAR and Sharon Sue LINEBACK, on 21 Mar 1992 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. Robert was born on 5 Dec 1970 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

General Notes:
Robert Wayne Farrar

BIRTH: 5 Dec 1970 at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, IA

AKA: Bob

MARRIAGE: Robert Wayne Farrar and Lynn Ann Else were married on 21 Mar 1992 at the Easter Lake Baptist Church in Des Moines, IA.

NO_ISSUE: No issue as of Feb 1998

7558 M iii. Jason Scott ELSE was born on 6 Aug 1973 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

General Notes:
Jason Scott Else

BIRTH: 6 Aug 1973 at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, IA

EDUCATION: 1992 graduated from Norwalk High School

MILITARY: Enlisted in the U.S. Navy on 29 Oct 1992. He took basic training at Orlando, FL followed by an assignment on the U.S.S. Constellation until June 1997. This duty assignment was followed by two welding courses at the Great Lakes Training Center, Chicago, IL. Following his training he was assigned to San Diego, CA in Nov 1997.

RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1998, HT3 Jason S. Else 9440; SIMA Code 3141; 3755 Brinser Street, Suite 1; San Diego, CA 92136-5299.

COMMENT: As of Feb 1998 he had not been married.

General Notes:
Wayne Allen Wright

MILITARY: U.S. Army

MARRIAGE: Wayne Allen Wright and Mary Ellen McDonald were married on 8 Apr 1969 at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, IA.

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1976, Cincinnati, IA

OCCUPATION: Farmer on a busy farm west of Cincinnati, IA

HEALTH_HISTORY:
Wayne A. Wright is in the Putnam County Hospital in Unionville, MO. He had surgery for a ruptured appendix. He has been quite ill. We wish him a speedy recovery. Friends and neighbors of Wayne Wright did field work for him, May 24, [1986] while he was hospitalized.
(Source: unknown newspaper, hand dated 1986 - furnished by Tom Stevens)

BIOGRAPHY: Neighbors help Cincy farmer plant crops, by Kevin Cool, Managing Editor
Cincinnati, [Iowa] farmer Wayne Wright can rest easy at nights, even if he can't be at home where he'd like to be.

Wright is recovering in a Unionville, MO hospital from a ruptured appendix he suffered May 24, [1986]. At the time of the incident, Wright's corn and soybean fields were empty, awaiting seed.

When friends and neighbors heard about the situation, they mobilized.

Lloyd Cowan needed only one day to collect volunteers, of which there was no shortage, and on Tuesday the group gathered at Wright's home, scattered to various fields in the Cincinnati area, and put his crop in the ground.

It was an example of how people in this part of the world stick together, said Fred Hatfield, one of the volunteers.

"Around here we're all neighbors. When somebody's down, everybody pulls together to help out," Hatfield said.

In all, 24 persons contributed to the effort, either directly or indirectly, and several others offered assistance but were told they weren't needed, said Cowan.

"It was no trouble getting people to help," Cowan said. "We even had to turn some (people) down because we had everything set up and we just couldn't use them."

The group planted 52 acres of corn on Sunday and finished up Wright's planting Tuesday by seeding 215 acres of soybeans. Volunteers included Lloyd Cowan, Lyle Cowan, Larry Cowan, Garry Cowan, Wade Cowan, Larry Drake, Don McCannon, Trent Mobley, Boby Logsdon, Ron Snider, Elvin Thomasson, Larry Ewing, Fred Hatfield, Cleo Webber, Tom Klinger, Greg Lowe, Bill Irelan, Gene Bullard, and John McCarthy; Dick McClure and Harold Dudley, who took care of Wright's cattle; and Glen Morrow, Carl Hawkins and Glen Hawkins, who each offered to share their equipment.

Mary Wright, Wayne's wife, said many of the volunteers dropped what they were doing to aid their friend.

"Some of these guys don't have their own crops in," she said. "We sure feel like we have some kind neighbors and friends."

Wright has helped others in similar circumstances in the past, the volunteers said, and they welcomed an opportunity to return the favor.

"Wayne is just like his daddy -- he makes friends and keeps friends," Hatfield said.

Relatives aren't sure when Wright will be released from the hospital, but they're not worried. "The farm is in good hands," said Mrs. Wright.
(Source: unknown newspaper, hand dated 1986, included 2 photographs - furnished by Tom Stevens)

RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1991, Box 112, Cincinnati, IA

Wayne married Mary Ellen Mc_DONALD, daughter of Thomas Mc_DONALD and Roberta AMOS, on 8 Apr 1969 in Nashua, Chickasaw Co., IA. Mary was born on 8 Apr 1951 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Mary Ellen MacDonald

BIRTH: 8 Apr 1951 at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA

HEALTH_HISTORY: Card of Thanks
We wish to thank all those who in any way helped while Mary was in the hospital in Unionville and Kirksville, [MO], and also in Younker's Rehabilitatiion Center in Des Moines.

Thank you for the many cards, prayers, visits, phone calls, flowers and all other gifts.

We would also like to thank those who helped care for the cattle while we were away. Everything was greatly appreciated.
Mary Ellen and Wayne Wright
Melinda and Rachel
(Source: unknown, hand dated May 1988 - furnished by Tom Stevens)

+ 7559 F i. Melinda Renee WRIGHT was born on 3 Mar 1970 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO.

7560 M ii. Rachel Beth WRIGHT was born on 7 Jan 1974 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO.

General Notes:
Rachel Beth Wright

BIRTH: 7 Jan 1974 at the Putnam County Hospital, Unionville, MO.

EDUCATION: Rachel Beth Wright is the daughter of Wayne and Mary Ellen Wright. Her school activities include Volleyball, Flag Corps, Band, Class Officer, Business Professionals of America, Homecoming Court and FHA.

Graduated in 1992 from Centerville High School, Centerville, IA.

Rachel plans to attend Indian Hills Community College in Centerville, [IA], then transfer to a university and major in business.
(Source: Graduation information sponsored by Captain's Wharf in Centerville, IA included photograph - furnished by Tom Stevens)

EDUCATION: 1992, graduated from Centerville High School, Centerville, IA; Buena Vista University in 1996.

Rachel married Stephen William CLARK, daughter of George Roger CLARK and Pamela Jill SHANAHAN, on 1 Jun 1996 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Stephen was born on 26 Jul 1972 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Stephen William Clark

BIRTH: 26 Jul 1972 at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

EDUCATION: 1991, graduated from Centerville High School, Centerville, IA; Buena Vista University in 1996.

MARRIAGE: 1 Jun 1996 at the United Methodist Church, Centerville, IA

AKA: Steve

General Notes:
Sherry Kay Wright

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1976, Ottumwa, IA

OCCUPATION: Secretary for Production Credit Association of Ottumwa, IA

Sherry married Dennis L. HINER, son of William HINER and Gretchen UNKNOWN, in Dec 1967 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA. Dennis was born on 4 May 1946.

General Notes:
Dennis L. Hiner

MARRIAGE-DIVORCE-NO_ISSUE: : Dennis L. Hiner and Sherry Kay Wright were married in Dec 1967 at the United Methodist Church in Cincinnati, IA. The marriage ended in divorce. There was no issue.

7561 M i. Kenneth Allen BROWN was born on 11 May 1967 in Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX.

7562 F ii. Donja Michelle BROWN was born on 31 Mar 1969 in Ames, Story Co., IA.

General Notes:
Richard L. Marks

SPOUSE: Richard L. Marks was the 2nd spouse of Sherry Kay Wright.

DIVORCE-NO_ISSUE: The marriage of Richard L. Marks and Sherry Kay Wright ended in divorce in Apr 1981. There was no issue.

Sherry next married Raymond A. BROWN, son of Raymond C. BROWN and Dorothy Mae MITCHELL, on 14 Jan 1989 in Reno, Washoe Co., NV. Raymond was born on 26 Apr 1941.

General Notes:
Raymond A. Brown

AKA: Ray

SPOUSE-CHILDREN: Ray A. Brown was the 3rd husband of Sherry Kay Wright. Ray Brown had two children by a previous marriage. As of Feb 1998, Ray and Sherry had no issue.

RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1998, Ray and Sherry Brown lived on a farm near Wellman, IA.

General Notes:
Kristin Sue Wright

BIRTH: 22 Sep 1956 at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, Centerville, IA

AKA: Kris

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1976, St. Louis, MO

OCCUPATION: Employed at a Strawberry Patch store.

Kristin married Randall Joe KELLER, son of Melvin KELLER and Madonna BENNETT, on 7 Sep 1974 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA. Randall was born on 7 Sep 1955 in Leon, Decatur Co., IA.

General Notes:
Randall Joe Keller

RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1991, Ankeny, Polk Co., IA. Current as of Feb 1998.

AKA: Randy

OCCUPATION: Branch Support Engineer for Digital Equipment Corp., Des Moines, IA.

7563 M i. Matthew John KELLER was born on 24 Mar 1975 in Bloomfield, Davis Co., IA.

General Notes:
Matthew John Keller

MARRIAGE: Matthew John Keller and Anne Colleen McIllhon were married on 18 Oct 1997 at the St. Ambrose Cathedral, Des Moines, IA.

Matthew married Anne Colleen Mc_ILHON, daughter of Patrick Mc_ILHON and Kathleen UNKNOWN, on 18 Oct 1997 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. Anne was born on 20 May 1975 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

7564 F ii. Sarah Jo KELLER was born on 9 Oct 1977 in Arlington Heights, Cook/Lake Co., IL.

Janice married Robert Stanley YOUNG, son of Stephen Klaiss YOUNG and Ruth WHITE, on 23 Dec 1956 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Robert was born on 15 Oct 1933 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Robert Stanley Young

AKA: Bob

MILITARY: U.S. Army

OCCUPATION: Carpenter, building new houses, minister

RESIDENCES: Plano, IA

7565 F i. Robin Teresa YOUNG was born on 5 Jan 1958 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Robing Teresa Young

SEX: Female, unmarried as of March 2000

OCCUPATION: Works in a hospital in Des Moines, IA

AKA: Robyn

+ 7566 M ii. Randal Mark YOUNG was born on 9 Apr 1959 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 7567 M iii. Russell Ray YOUNG was born on 23 Feb 1962 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

Susan married Clyde Eugene HORTON on 11 Jul 1969 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Clyde was born on 13 Apr 1945.

General Notes:
Clyde Eugene Horton

RESIDENCES: Quincy, IL

OCCUPATION: Runs a transmission shop

AKA: Gene

General Notes:
Larry Ray Wright

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 12 Oct 1947 or 11 Oct 1947?

MILITARY: U.S. Army

RESIDENCES: Woodbury, MN

OCCUPATION: Works for 3M

Larry married Karla Mae RIGDON on 18 Aug 1972 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Karla was born on 23 Feb 1950 in Iowa.

General Notes:
Donna Jean McCannon

MARRIAGE:
Donald McCannon of Cincinnati, Iowa and Mary (WRight) Correll of Las Vegas, Nevada, announce the engagement of their daughter, Donna Jean, to Ronald L. Ingram, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Ingram of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Miss McCannon is a graduate of the Clark High School with the class of 1975. She attended UNLV and is now employed at Sears in Las Vegas.

Her fiance is a graduate of Las Vegas High School with the class of 1971 and is attending Community College. He spent four years with the Navy and is now employed at the Furniture Market in Las Vegas. The couple plans a June 25 wedding.
(Source: Centerville Daily Iowegian & Citizen, Centerville, IA, undated clipping, includes photograph of the bride - furnished by Tom Stevens)

RESIDENCES: Jul 1983, Henderson, NV

Donna married Ronald Lloyd INGRAM, son of George INGRAM and Patricia ALEXANDER, on 25 Jun 1977 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV.

7571 M i. Brian Lloyd INGRAM was born on 23 Jun 1979 in Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., ID.

7572 M ii. Christopher Noble INGRAM was born on 13 Nov 1982 in Henderson, Clark Co., NV.

7573 F iii. Elizabeth Ann INGRAM was born on 23 Jul 1984 in Henderson, Clark Co., NV.

7574 M iv. Timothy Scott INGRAM was born on 24 Jul 1984 in Henderson, Clark Co., NV.

General Notes:
Don Conger Sowers, Jr.

EDUCATION: 1936 degree in Business from the University of Colorado; 1939 M.S. (PS) from Syracuse University

MILITARY: Capt. in Quartermaster Corps, WWII

OCCUPATION: Management Analyst, Internal Auditor, Adm. Officer

Don married Jane ROYEA, daughter of David Albert ROYEA and Ada Teressa JESSAMINS, on 29 Jun 1946 in Seattle, King Co., WA. Jane was born on 10 Sep 1922 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

General Notes: AKA: Jane Royer, CFA II, p. 419 & 399. Jane Royea, CFA II, p. 426.

+ 7575 F i. Linda Ann SOWERS was born on 15 Jun 1947 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

+ 7576 F ii. Patricia Louise SOWERS was born about 24 Mar 1949 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

+ 7577 M iii. Don Kenneth SOWERS was born on 20 May 1951 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

General Notes:
Robert Moulton Sowers

EDUCATION: B.A. from University of Colorado

MILITARY: Capt. U.S. Air Force WWII, Korean War, is a Radar Maint. Spec.

OCCUPATION: Operates the family farm

Robert married Sarah Kathleen WHITE, daughter of Jesse Byron WHITE and Helen Josephine NOBLE, on 9 Oct 1947 in Bois d'Arc, Greene Co., MO. Sarah was born on 15 Dec 1922.

7579 M i. Paul Robert SOWERS was born on 17 Aug 1954 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS.

7580 F ii. Nancy Kathleen SOWERS was born on 2 Sep 1962 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS.

General Notes:
Helen Catherine Sowers

EDUCATION: B.A. from University of Colorado

Helen married Robert Buckley ARMOUR on 30 Jul 1947 in Boulder, Boulder Co., CO. Robert was born on 22 Jul 1921 and died in Seattle, King Co., WA.

General Notes:
Robert Buckley Armour

NAME-CONFLICT: Armour and Amour, CFA II, p. 252

OCCUPATION: Space engineer

7581 F i. Laura Helen ARMOUR was born on 2 Feb 1950 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

7582 F ii. Juliana Susan ARMOUR was born on 25 Jan 1952 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

7583 F iii. Martha Jane ARMOUR was born on 12 Aug 1955 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

General Notes:
Cora Virginia Conger

AKA: Ginney

OCCUPATION: Worked in banking and for the state of Ohio for many years.

PUBLIC_SERVICE: She was a retired Director of the Delaware Board of Elections, [in Delaware, OH]. Served as Director of the Del-Co Water Company, Inc.

General Notes:
Henry R. Sheets

OCCUPATION: Farmer

RESIDENCES: Farm near Delaware, OH

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Former Brown Twp., Trustee; former Director of Del-Co Water Company, Inc.

General Notes:
Vickie Ruth Sheets

AKA: Vicki, also listed in CFA.

EDUCATION: Graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH. She received her degree in nursing from Case Western University in Cleveland. She earned a degree in law from Hamline University, St. Paul, MN.
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. XX, No. 4, Dec 1994 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1994, single, living in Naperville, IL

OCCUPATION: Director on the National Council of the State Boards of Nursing in Chicago, IL.

General Notes:
Victor Glesenkamp Conger

OCCUPATION: Retired Veterinarian, having practiced for 12 years, followed by serving as supervisory veterinary medical officer for the U.S.D.A. and the Ohio Department of Agriculture for a total of twenty-one years.

RESIDENCES: 1001 Sixteenth Road; Stoutsville, OH 43154
RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1994, Fairfield Co., OH

Victor married Doris Ann TALBERT, daughter of Charles Ira TALBERT and Julia Ann ROBINSON, on 17 Aug 1963 in Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA. Doris was born on 3 Jul 1936 in St. Paul, Wise Co., VA.

General Notes:
Doris Ann Talbert

EDUCATION: Graduate of James Madison University at Harrisburg [sic], VA; was scheduled to receive a Master's degree in Science Education from Ohio University at Athens, OH in August 1994.

OCCUPATION: Science Teacher at Amanda - Clearcreek Junior High School at Stoutsville, OH.

7586 M i. James Abraham CONGER II was born on 2 Sep 1970 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

General Notes:
James Abraham Conger

EDUCATION: About 1994 he graduated, cum laude and with distinction in Electrical Engineering from Ohio State University

OCCUPATION: Worked for the online service CompuServe in Columbus, OH.

COMMENT: He was featured on p. 469 of Conger Confab

7587 M ii. Douglas Scott CONGER was born on 28 Oct 1973 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.

General Notes:
Douglas Scott Conger

AKA: Probably called, Scott

EDUCATION: As of Dec 1994, he was a Sophomore in Natural Resources at Ohio State University.

General Notes:
Clyde William Conger

EDUCATION: Educated in the Delaware City schools, Delaware, OH. He graduated from Frank B. Willis High School on 1 Jun 1948. 1952 undergraduate degree from Ohio State University. 1956 Medical Degree from Ohio State University. Completed his residency in Anesthesiology at OSU in 1961.

MILITARY: U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, KS from 1957-1959.

OCCUPATION: Medical doctor, in practice of Anesthesiology in two local hospitals of Lima, OH, until he retired on 31 Dec 1992 after giving 46,762 anesthetics.

Problem: Was the date of marriage, 21 Jul 1957 or 21 Jul 1959? 21 Jul 1957 listed in CFA I, p. 83 and 21 Jul 1959 listed on p. 816 of Conger Confab.

RESIDENCES: From 1961 he lived in Lima, OH; 2227 W. Wayne; Lima, OH 45805

DIVORCE: The marriage of Clyde William Conger and Louise Naomi Bauman ended in divorce in 1982.

Clyde married Louise Naomi BAUMAN, daughter of John (NMI) BAUMAN Rev. and Louise Eugenia MICHELL, between 21 Jul 1957 and 1959 in Salem, Columbiana Co., OH. Louise was born on 27 Dec 1934 in Salem, Columbiana Co., OH.

General Notes:
Louise Naomi Bauman

AKA: Father also listed as, Baumann. Mother as, Michel.

+ 7588 F i. Cathleen Louise CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1959 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

+ 7589 M ii. David Matthew CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1961 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

7590 M iii. Douglas William CONGER was born on 11 Apr 1964 in Lima, Allen Co., OH.

General Notes:
Douglas William Conger

MILITARY: As of Dec 1994 he had completed 2 1/2 years in the U.S. Army in Europe

OCCUPATION: Worked for P.A.M. Transport of Tonitown, AR

General Notes:
Janet Virginia Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Riverside, CA; Bucyrus, Crawford Co., OH (CFA II, p. 360)

Janet married Kenneth Mead LEMON, son of Orange LEMON and Ella ROLAND,. Kenneth was born on 2 Aug 1923 in Pocatello, Bannock/Powers Co., ID and died on 12 Jun 1967 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 43.

General Notes:
Kenneth Mead Lemon

EDUCATION: Graduate of Stanford "Law"

MILITARY: Served in WWI

OCCUPATION: Corporate lawyer

7591 M i. Christopher Kenneth LEMON was born on 19 Jan 1954 in Riverside, Riverside Co., CA.

7592 F ii. Cynthia Kay LEMON was born on 18 Apr 1955 in Riverside, Riverside Co., CA.

General Notes:
Robert Franklin Conger

PARENTS: Harold D. Conger and Margaret L., Rickenbaugh

MILITARY: Served in military

OCCUPATION: Factory worker

HOBBIES: Liked sports

RESIDENCES: Box 143; 23 Klahr Street; Bloomville, OH 44818

Robert married Anna Kathern LUTZ, daughter of Cleo Russell LUTZ and Lena HOMLER, on 25 Jan 1958 in Bloomville, Seneca Co., OH. Anna was born on 10 Aug 1938 in Bloomville, Seneca Co., OH.

General Notes:
Anna Kathern Lutz

OCCUPATION: Beautician; bank teller

PUBLIC_SERVICE: On the city Park Board

7593 M i. Randy Lee CONGER was born on 16 Dec 1959 in Tiffin, Seneca Co., OH.

7594 M ii. Rodney Allen CONGER was born on 10 May 1962 in Bucyrus, Crawford Co., OH.

General Notes:
Paul Eugene Conger

PARENTS: Harold D. Conger and Margaret L., Rickenbaugh

OCCUPATION: Farmer

HOBBIES: Liked sports, golf, race horses

RESIDENCES: 205 North Street; Republic, OH 44867

Paul married Mary Ellen PARSONS, daughter of Alexis Warden PARSONS and Mabel Virginia HAMILTON, on 3 Feb 1962 in Rising Sun, Wood Co., OH. Mary was born on 2 Nov 1941 in Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV.

General Notes:
Mary Ellen Parsons

OCCUPATION: Bookkeeper

HOBBIES: Shared her husband's hobbies

7596 F ii. Karen Ann CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1964 in Tiffin, Seneca Co., OH.

7597 M iii. Jeffrey Paul CONGER was born on 8 Jul 1965 in Tiffin, Seneca Co., OH.

5747. Dennis W. GROVENBURG Jr. was born on 11 Apr 1924 in Chester Township, Poweshiek Co., IA, died on 12 Aug 2001 in Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA at age 77, and was buried on 18 Aug 2001 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA, Hazelwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Dennis W. Grovenburg, Jr.

RESIDENCES: Grinnell, IA until 1952, then moved to Des Moines, returned to Grinnell in 1968. As of Nov 1969, Dennis W. Grovenburg of Grinnell, IA

Dennis married Doris O. TAYLOR on 1 Jul 1946 in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS.

General Notes:
Judith Grovenburg

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 2001, Judith Calhoun of Ann Arbor, MI

General Notes:
Cathy Grovenburg

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 2001, Cathy Grovenburg of San Jose, CA

General Notes:
Marilyn Grovenburg

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 2001, Marilyn Arnold of Des Moines, IA

General Notes:
Terri Grovenburg

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 2001, Terrie Pritchard of Solon, [IA]

5754. Calvin Everett CONGER was born on 11 May 1918 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA and died on 20 Apr 1984 in Davenport, Scott Co., IA at age 65.

General Notes:
Calvin Everett Conger

OCCUPATION: Welder

HOBBIES: Enjoys fishing, hunting, golfing

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Calvin
Social Security #: 478-16-4293
SS# issued in: Iowa
Birth date: May 11, 1918
Death date: Apr 1984
Residence code: Iowa
ZIP Code of last known residence: 52804
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Davenport, Iowa
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 52804
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Davenport, Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 31, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48090.153]

Calvin married Edna May GERRY, daughter of Arch Coleman GERRY and Ethel Levi PICKENS, on 13 Apr 1945 in Troy, Doniphan Co., KS. Edna was born on 16 Aug 1926 in Harvey, Marion Co., IA.

General Notes:
Edna May Gerry

OCCUPATION: Office manager

HOBBIES: Likes sports

General Notes:
Jeffery Scott Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Jeffrey Scott Conger (CFA II, p. 709)

Jeffery married Becky Lynn BALLARD, daughter of Lester BALLARD and Unknown, on 18 Feb 1974.

General Notes:
Becky Lynn Ballard

FATHER: Her father was "of Davenport, IA" (CFA II, p. 709)

General Notes:
William James Conger

DIVORCE: The marriage of William James Conger and Lorraine May Howard ended in divorce.

William married Lorraine May HOWARD, daughter of George HOWARD and Naomi Belle WILSON,. Lorraine was born on 16 Oct 1926 in Harvey, Marion Co., IA.

General Notes:
Lorraine May Howard

OCCUPATION: Packager

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

+ 7609 F i. Connie Sue CONGER was born on 16 Mar 1947 in Davenport, Scott Co., IA.

7610 M ii. Michael James CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1951 in Davenport, Scott Co., IA.

General Notes:
Marguerite Adeline Roland

HOBBIES: Fishing, coin collecting; antiques, reading

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member Open Bible Church

Marguerite married Glen BATES, son of Elva BATES and Grace Pearl COOPER, on 16 Oct 1935 in Knoxville, Marion Co., IA. Glen was born on 25 Jun 1916 in Kellogg, Jasper Co., IA.

General Notes:
Glen Bates

HOBBIES: Fishing

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member Open Bible Church

RESIDENCES: Route 1, Box 46; Knoxville, IA

7611 F i. Glenda Helen BATES was born on 22 Feb 1939 in Knoxville, Marion Co., IA.

7612 M ii. Robert Harley BATES was born on 30 Aug 1940 in Knoxville, Marion Co., IA.

7613 F iii. Donna Barbara BATES was born on 25 Feb 1943 in Knoxville, Marion Co., IA.

7614 F iv. Patricia Lou BATES was born on 13 Oct 1944 in Knoxville, Marion Co., IA.

7615 F v. Dolly June BATES was born on 23 Jan 1948 in Knoxville, Marion Co., IA.

7616 F vi. Emma Kay BATES was born on 21 Feb 1950 in Knoxville, Marion Co., IA.

+ 7617 F vii. Dixie Lee BATES was born on 10 Dec 1953 in Knoxville, Marion Co., IA.

5768. John Anderson CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1911 in Keokuk, Lee Co., IA and died on 24 Apr 1986 at age 74.

General Notes:
John Anderson Conger

HOBBIES: hunting, fishing, gardening

RESIDENCES: 1879 Butte House Road; Yuba City, CA 95991

SSN:
Individual: Conger, John
Social Security #: 559-16-5777
Issued in: California
Birth date: Aug 2, 1911
Death date: Apr 1986
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 95991
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Yuba City, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.95]

John married Maxine Lydia HERRELL, daughter of Claude Cleveland HERRELL and Clara Lena REDEKER, on 14 Sep 1936 in Reno, Washoe Co., NV. Maxine was born on 2 Jun 1917 in Vona, Kit Carson Co., CO and died on 16 Mar 1990 at age 72.

General Notes:
Maxine Lydia Herrell

HOBBIES: Ceramics, flower gardening

OCCUPATION: Member Sunflower Rebekah Lodge

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Maxine
Social Security #: 559-16-5733
Issued in: California
Birth date: Jun 2, 1917
Death date: Mar 16, 1990
ZIP Code of last known residence: 95991
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Yuba City, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54152.25]

+ 7618 F i. Joann Carrol CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1937 in Yuba City, Sutter Co., CA.

7619 M ii. Jackie Ray CONGER was born on 31 Jan 1946 in Yuba City, Sutter Co., CA.

General Notes:
Jackie Ray Conger

RELATIONSHIP-ADOPTION: Jackie Ray and Jeannie Faye Conger were twins. They were adopted.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 137 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: U.S. Navy

HOBBIES: Working with wood, furniture

OCCUPATION: Welder

RESIDENCES: 963 East Alabama Avenue; Vernonia, OR 97064

Jackie married Janet Lewellyn OSTRANDER, daughter of Harvey Clinton RIDLING and Dorena Genevieve ANDERSON, on 16 Jul 1974 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA. Janet was born on 18 Apr 1941 in Forrest Grove, Washington Co., OR.

General Notes:
Janet Lewellyn Ostrander

PROBLEM-PARENTS: Why is the surname of Janet's father, listed as Ridling, rather than Ostrander?
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 121 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Assembler

HOBBIES: Japanese embroidery, cooking and knitting

+ 7620 F iii. Jeannie Faye CONGER was born on 31 Jan 1946 in Yuba City, Sutter Co., CA.

Mary married Wade Elwood THACKERY, son of Omer E. THACKERY and Dollie VIOLA, on 12 Mar 1947 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX. Wade was born on 13 Sep 1923 in Lawton, Comanche Co., OK and died on 20 Feb 1983 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX at age 59.

7621 M i. Wade Elwood THACKERY Jr. was born on 15 May 1948 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX and died on 15 Feb 1968 in Vietnam at age 19.

General Notes:
Wade Elwood Thackery, Jr.

MILITARY-DEATH: Wade Elwood Thackery, Jr. died on 15 Feb 1968 in Vietnam

7622 M ii. Alfred Allen THACKERY was born on 9 Oct 1949 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

7623 F iii. Katherine May THACKERY was born on 18 Sep 1950 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

7624 M iv. Raymond Lee THACKERY was born on 10 Feb 1955 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

General Notes:
Alfred Allen Conger

OCCUPATION: Welder

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

Alfred married Mary Janett FRIED, daughter of John FRIED and Unknown, on 13 Jun 1951 in Muleshoe, Bailey Co., TX. Mary was born on 18 Mar 1932 in Muleshoe, Bailey Co., TX.

General Notes:
Mary Janett Fried

OCCUPATION: Waitress

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

7625 F i. Cheryl Ann CONGER was born on 24 Nov 1952 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

7626 M ii. John David CONGER was born on 15 Nov 1954 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

7627 M iii. Danny Richard CONGER was born on 12 Oct 1959 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

7628 F iv. Laura Dee CONGER was born on 26 May 1961 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

Lewanda married Lee Roy STAMBAUGH, son of George Earl STAMBAUGH and Willie Maud TAYLOR, on 30 Sep 1949 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX. Lee was born on 17 Feb 1930 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

7629 M i. Roger Dale STAMBAUGH was born on 26 Jun 1955 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

7630 M ii. Ronald Lee STAMBAUGH was born on 30 Jul 1957 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

7631 F iii. Tina Marie STAMBAUGH was born on 1 Dec 1959 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

General Notes:
Melvin Everett Conger

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

MILITARY: U.S. Army for nearly 10 years; served in Italy during WWII

HOBBIES: brick and rock masonry building fireplaces; did plaster work

OCCUPATION: 19 years as a guard at the Tooele Army Depot, Tooele, UT

RESIDENCES: with his 3rd wife, 368 American Way; Tooele, UT 84074

General Notes:
Barbara Ann Conger

QUESTION: Who was the mother of Barbara Ann and Beverly Jean Conger. Was it
Inez Perkins or Jessie Smith?

General Notes:
Beverly Jean Conger

QUESTION: Who was the mother of Barbara Ann and Beverly Jean Conger. Was it Inez Perkins or Jessie Smith?

General Notes:
Jessie Smith

SPOUSE: Apparently, Jessie Smith was the 2nd spouse of Melvin Everett Conger.

Melvin next married Fay Lois BARKLEY, daughter of George Clarence BARKLEY and Bessie May PURDUE,. Fay was born on 2 Apr 1925 in Tooele, Tooele Co., UT.

General Notes:
Fay Lois Barkley

MARRIAGE: Fay Lois Barkley was first married to Clyde Moyle Green

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

SPOUSE: Fay Lois Barkley was the 3rd spouse of Melvin Everett Conger.

+ 7634 M i. Jack Gilbert CONGER was born on 6 Aug 1951 in Tooele, Tooele Co., UT.

5781. Waithel Le_Roy CONGER was born about 25 May 1927 in Kit Carson Co., CO, died on 31 Oct 1987 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX about age 60, and was buried in Nov 1987 in Blackwell Cemetery.

General Notes:
Waithel LeRoy Conger

DIVORCE: The marriage of Waithel LeRoy Conger and Betty J. Chandler ended in divorce in 1963.

Problem: Was he born on 25 May 1926 as listed on p. 223 of CFA II or 25 May 1927 as listed on p. 117 of CFA II?

OCCUPATION: Retired fireman

MILITARY: U.S. Navy during WWII

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Waithel LeRoy Conger?
Individual: Conger, W.
Social Security #: 467-28-7620
Issued in: Texas
Birth date: May 25, 1926
Death date: Oct 15, 1987
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.64]

General Notes:
Christeen Nichols

SPOUSE: Christeen Nichols was the 2nd spouse of Waithel LeRoy Conger.

Helen married James Harold ALDERSON, son of A. D. BROWN and Flossie YOUNG, on 27 Apr 1945 in Pertales, , NM. James was born on 11 Apr 1918 in Santa Anna, Coleman Co., TX and died on 2 Aug 1997 at age 79.

General Notes:
James Harold Alderson

ADOPTION: Adopted by E.G. and Nina Alderson

OCCUPATION: Machinist

MILITARY: Served in the Air Force

MARRIAGE-QUESTION: In what county did the marriage take place?

RESIDENCES: 200 S. Summers; Pampa, TX 79065

SSN:
Individual: Alderson, James
Social Security #: 454-28-9182
Issued in: Texas
Birth date: Apr 11, 1918
Death date: Aug 2, 1997
ZIP Code of last known residence: 79065
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Pampa, Texas
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 15, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.4799.44]

+ 7640 F i. Barbara Ann ALDERSON was born on 24 Apr 1946 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

+ 7641 F ii. Janie Carol ALDERSON was born on 11 May 1951 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

+ 7642 M iii. Edward Gary ALDERSON was born on 16 Oct 1954 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

+ 7643 F iv. Linda Mae ALDERSON was born on 31 May 1959 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

+ 7644 F v. Sandra Kay ALDERSON was born on 31 May 1959 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

General Notes:
Milton Bailey Conger

PARENTS: Harley Conger, Sr. and Pansy Bell Bailey

AKA: Called, Pete.

OCCUPATION: Had a photography studio "House of Photography"in Burlington, CO. CFA I, p. 38a. Worked as a mason during the summer.

RESEARCHER: Milton (Pete) Conger researched the family of William J. Conger, 1827, [sic 1834] of Iowa.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 4-g - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

RESIDENCES: 3906 6th & Senter; Burlington, CO

RECOLLECTIONS:
"Pete" was bitten by the "genealogy bug" and never rested until the missing link was found to tie his line into John Belconger. Acting on a hunch over the name "Aaron" in the family, Maxine Leonard, guided Pete into searching for Aaron, 1812, whose brothers had settled in Washington county, Iowa, and their families were accounted for. Pete's great-grandfather, William J. Conger, simply "appeared" there.

On 6 Nov 1969, Pete wrote, "William J.'s discharge lists his birthplace as Washington county, New York. The 1860 census says he came from Ohio, so Ohio was only a stopover, I guess. We have the complete description of the two quarter sections that Aaron homesteaded in Washington county, Iowa. Gosh! They were right behind the Indians!

"I hope to get to Washington county and check some more records. Also I would like to stand on the very place that Aaron homesteaded. Sound crazy? We have the legal descriptions so I can find it. After Aaron's death William and John farmed the place for awhile.

"Someday I am going the whole route back to Woodbridge and John Conger (Primus). Should be able to drive in two weeks what took 300 and some years in the beginning."

When asked why he was called "Pete," he wrote, "My nickname was really used by my father just to tease me at first. We had an old junk man come by the neighborhood with the name of "Peter Rybar." The Pete came from this. I also felt my real name, Milton, sounded so sissified."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 424-25 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Milton married Marjorie Irene SCHMIDT, daughter of Ralph Frederick SCHMIDT and Nellie Marie CARMINE, on 1 Oct 1943 in St. Francis, Cheyenne Co., KS. Marjorie was born on 1 Nov 1924 in Johnson, Nemaha Co., NE.

General Notes:
Marjorie Irene Schmidt

PARENTS: Ralph Frederick Schmidt and Nellie Marie Carmine

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

+ 7645 F i. Linda Kay CONGER was born on 8 May 1944 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO.

+ 7646 F ii. Nancy Lee CONGER was born on 8 Feb 1947 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO.

+ 7647 F iii. Connie Rae CONGER was born on 16 Oct 1951 in Oak Creek, Routt Co., CO.

5788. Harley CONGER was born on 4 Dec 1935 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO.

General Notes:
Harley Conger

PARENTS: Harley Conger, Sr. and Pansy Bell Bailey

OCCUPATION-CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Minister of the Church of Christ.

RESIDENCES: 2 West Casino Road; Everett, WA

Harley married Alice Irene JOY, daughter of Everett C. JOY and Anna May SCHREINER, on 3 Feb 1957 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO. Alice was born on 15 Oct 1936 in Vona, Kit Carson Co., CO.

7648 F i. Tammy Lynn CONGER was born on 9 Jul 1958 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

7649 F ii. Valerie Jean CONGER was born on 30 Mar 1962 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

7650 M iii. Brent Harley CONGER was born on 15 Oct 1968 in Renton, King Co., WA.

General Notes:
Carole Helene Conger

ADOPTION: Adopted by Harley Conger on 9 Sep 1953 at Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Lutheran

Carole married Loyd Eugene PURDY, son of William PURDY and Agnes Laurel KELLAMS, on 29 Jan 1961 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO. Loyd was born on 29 Dec 1927 in Alva, Woods Co., OK.

General Notes:
Loyd Eugene Purdy

AKA: Loyd Eugene Rudy (CFA I, p. 785); Loyd E. Purdy (CFA II, p. 449)

QUESTION-NAME: What was the surname of this person?

OCCUPATION: Oil field worker

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

+ 7651 F i. Marjorie Ann PURDY was born on 17 Aug 1961 in Liberal, Seward Co., KS.

5793. Weldon CONGER was born on 2 Sep 1928 in Butlerville, Salt Lake Co., UT and died on 26 Jun 1987 at age 58.

General Notes:
Weldon Conger

PARENTS-ADOPTION: Weldon Conger was a son of Erma Sylvia Green. He was adopted by Everett Merle Conger.

OCCUPATION: A Salt Lake County, Utah Sheriff

HOBBIES: Sports, rockwork, carpentry, fishing, camping

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESIDENCES: 1373 E. 8425 S.; Sandy, UT 84092

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Weldon Conger? If so, there is a conflict on
the day of death.
Individual: Conger, W.
Social Security #: 529-36-5853
Issued in: Utah
Birth date: Sep 2, 1928
Death date: Jun 15, 1987
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.65]

Weldon married Joanne Elizabeth LARSON, daughter of Albert Edward LARSON and Johanna Elizabeth LUGT, on 30 Nov 1951 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. Joanne was born on 2 Oct 1933 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

General Notes:
Joanne Elizabeth Larson

OCCUPATION: School lunch cook

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

+ 7652 M i. Steven Ray CONGER was born on 8 Sep 1952 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

+ 7653 M ii. Ricky Weldon CONGER was born on 16 Oct 1954 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

7654 F iii. Cathy Lynn CONGER was born on 27 Aug 1957 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

7655 F iv. Penny Joanne CONGER was born on 7 Jan 1964 in Murray, Salt Lake Co., UT.

General Notes:
Sylvia Ann Conger

OCCUPATION: Secretary at Mtn. Bell

HOBBIES: Camping, gardening, dancing, painting, all types of handiwork, reading

RESEARCHER: Writing histories of family members. [Were any of these included in any Conger genealogy. REH]

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Teaches Sunday School

QUESTION-MARRIAGE: Was she first married to a Mr. Diamond? CFA I, p. 173

Sylvia married Almon Day ORTON, son of Almon Hills ORTON and Arvilla DAY, on 6 Feb 1971 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. Almon was born on 9 Nov 1943 in Cedar City, Iron Co., UT.

General Notes:
Almon Day Orton

MILITARY: Vietnam veteran, 4 years in U.S. Navy

OCCUPATION: Worked for AT&T

HOBBIES: Woodworking, fishing, camping, golfing

7656 F i. Nikkel ORTON was born on 23 Mar 1972 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

7657 F ii. Dayna ORTON was born on 4 Aug 1975 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

7658 F iii. Suzanne ORTON was born on 2 Jun 1977 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

7659 F iv. Lorrie ORTON was born on 21 Aug 1978 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

General Notes:
Paul Joseph Moore

MILITARY: Served in the Navy

EDUCATION: Attended New England Aircraft School, Boston

OCCUPATION: Foreman Aircraft Engine Assy.

HOBBIES: carpentry

Paul married Ruth Augusta PETERSON, daughter of John August PETERSON and Augusta Gustova SJOMAN, on 5 Jul 1947 in Wakefield, Spencer Co., MA. Ruth was born on 15 Mar 1917 in Wakefield, Middlesex Co., MA.

+ 7660 F i. Marilyn Ruth MOORE was born on 25 Mar 1948 in Wakefield, Middlesex Co., MA.

7661 M ii. Robert Cleveland MOORE was born on 24 Aug 1949 in Wakefield, Middlesex Co., MA.

General Notes:
Charles Raymond Conger

Problem: CFA I, lists the place of birth as, Ena, OK and CFA I, p. 66 lists Eva, Text, OK. There is no, Ena, OK listed in the 1995 Rand McNally Commercial Atlas. There is a Eva, Texas Co., OK and an Enid, Garfield Co., KS.

MILITARY: 2nd Lt. during the Korean War

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Master of Divinity

RESIDENCES: 18306 Hawthorne Drive; Independence, MO 64057

Charles married Wanda Jo BARRICK, daughter of Joe BARRICK and Edith Jessie WALTON, on 2 Aug 1948. Wanda was born on 30 Apr 1929 in Keyes, Cimarron Co., OK.

7662 M i. Charles Brent CONGER was born on 11 Mar 1955 in Elkhart, Morton Co., KS.

7663 M ii. Joe Bentley CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1959 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

General Notes:
Barbara Joyce Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Birth place, Eva, Texas Co., OK; Eria, Texas Co., OK (CFA II, p. 357)

Barbara married Howard Eddie LANOKE, son of Edward K. LANOKE and Ava Nell NANGLE, in Aug 1931 in Clayton, Union Co., NM. Howard was born in Goodwell, Texas Co., OK.

General Notes:
Howard Eddie Lanoke

NAME-CONFLICT: Howard Lanske; Eddie Lanoke Howard, CFA II, p. 357, which probably should have been typed, as Howard Eddie Lanoke.

7664 F i. Glenda Sue LANOKE was born on 21 Oct 1952 in Guymon, Texas Co., OK.

7665 F ii. Carolyn Joyce LANOKE was born on 20 Jul 1955 in Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX.

7666 F iii. Ronda Kay LANOKE was born on 14 Jun 1958 in Havre, Hill Co., MT.

General Notes:
Dennis Floyd Conger

EDUCATION: Degree from Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

OCCUPATION: Teacher

HOBBIES: Plays piano, liked camping and skiing

RESIDENCES: 312 S. Washington; El Dorado, KS 67042

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

Dennis married Karen Lee LUGARD, daughter of Walter Steffe LUGARD and Frances Maudine FLOOD, on 25 Jan 1964 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS. Karen was born on 4 Mar 1944 in Urbana, Champaign Co., IL.

General Notes:
Karen Lee Lugard

OCCUPATION: Day care director

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

7667 F i. Kandi Denise CONGER was born on 17 Sep 1969 in Miami, Dade Co., FL.

7668 M ii. Brandon Lee CONGER was born on 14 Nov 1972 in Great Bend, Barton Co., KS.

7669 M iii. Justin Grant CONGER was born on 11 Nov 1978 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.

General Notes:
Arletta Belle Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Elkhart, Morton, KS (CFA); Texhoma, OK (CFA II, p. 417)

OCCUPATION: Seamstress

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Good cook

Arletta married Kenneth Duane SHARES, son of Homer SHARES and Rosie UNKNOWN, on 27 Jul 1962 in Clayton, Union Co., NM. Kenneth was born on 7 May 1942 in Ena, , OK.

General Notes:
Kenneth Duane Shares

AKA: Duane Shores

OCCUPATION: Farmer

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county was the birth place? The 1995 Rand McNally Commercial Atlas doesn't list, Ena, OK. There is an, Enid and Enos.

7670 F i. Janet Lynn SHARES was born on 18 Nov 1969 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

7671 F ii. Lorinda Dyan SHARES was born on 6 Mar 1971 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

General Notes:
Robert James Conger

OCCUPATION: wholesale glass business

HOBBIES: Hunting, fishing, archery, photography, art

Robert married Diane Elizabeth WHITNEY, daughter of Orion Elmer WHITNEY and Unknown, on 4 Nov 1961 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA. Diane was born on 29 May 1937 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

General Notes:
Leon Herbert Weirup

MILITARY: 4 years in the U.S.A.F. in Korea

OCCUPATION: Farmer, went into carpentry

Leo married Shirley Ann EHL, daughter of Henry EHL and Hilda CORNELIUS, on 11 Dec 1955 in Andrew, Jackson Co., IA. Shirley was born on 17 Aug 1935 in Spragueville, Jackson Co., IA.

7673 M i. David Leo WEIRUP was born on 4 Nov 1956 in Mountain Home, Elmore Co., ID.

7674 M ii. Mark Steven WEIRUP was born on 26 Jul 1958 in Spragueville, Jackson Co., IA.

General Notes:
Michael Allen Weirup

MILITARY: Joined the Navy in 1980 for six years.

7676 F iv. Kathy Ann WEIRUP was born on 7 Jun 1961, died on 3 Sep 1967 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 6, and was buried in Sep 1967 in Jackson Co., IA, Buckhorn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Alvin Charles Weirup

OCCUPATION: Farmer, works heavy caterpillars part time, they own and operate a lunch van at surrounding sales

Alvin married Ester BARTEN, daughter of Elmer BARTEN and Minnie CLARK, on 1 Mar 1959 in Andrew, Jackson Co., IA. Ester was born on 28 Apr 1935 in Jackson Co., IA.

7677 M i. Roderick Lynn WEIRUP was born on 23 Jan 1960 in Maquoketa, Jackson Co., IA.

7678 F ii. Jo_Lene Lynn WEIRUP was born on 7 Sep 1962 in Maquoketa, Jackson Co., IA.

7679 M iii. Chad Lee WEIRUP was born on 21 Nov 1971 in Maquoketa, Jackson Co., IA.

General Notes:
James Alan Weirup

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Maquoketa, IA (CFA); Delmar, Clinton, IA (CFA II, p. 448)

OCCUPATION: Farmer; truck driver; office worker; carpenter, before buying a gas station in Andrew, IA

James married Connie Jo BUTTERWORTH, daughter of Charles BUTTERWORTH and Lucille STENDER, on 8 Jun 1968 in Andrew, Jackson Co., IA. Connie was born on 30 Jul 1945 in Andrew, Jackson Co., IA.

General Notes:
Connie Jo Butterworth

EDUCATION: 3 years of college

OCCUPATION: Teacher

HOBBIES: Loves crafts and flowers

7680 F i. Wendy Jo WEIRUP was born on 16 Aug 1973 in Maquoketa, Jackson Co., IA.

7681 M ii. Jed Allen WEIRUP was born on 24 Jul 1976 in Maquoketa, Jackson Co., IA.

5811. John Michael STILLIONS was born on 6 Jul 1943 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, died on 22 May 1973 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA at age 29, and was buried in May 1973 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Cedar Memorial Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Michael Stillions

OCCUPATION: Operated a racquet ball club and worked in a factory. He was a very talented Space Ball and table tennis player.

MARRIAGE: Little Brown Church, Bradford, IA

John married Connie Sue FINDLEY, daughter of Stanley FINDLEY and Leona STRIEGEL, on 19 Jun 1960 in Bradford, Franklin Co., IA. Connie was born on 16 Sep 1943 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.

General Notes:
Connie Sue Findley

OCCUPATION: Beauty operator; key punch operator; a very good saleslady

7683 M ii. John Michael STILLIONS II was born on 21 Apr 1964 and died on 28 Jul 1981 at age 17.

Jack married Mary Ida Mc_BRIDE, daughter of Charles William Mc_BRIDE and Bessie May BAHL, on 27 Dec 1953 in West Salem, Wayne Co., OH. Mary was born on 24 Nov 1929 in Lodi, , OH.

General Notes:
Mary Ida McBride

EDUCATION: Graduate of Bowling Green University

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth take place?

+ 7684 F i. Jennifer Rae BRAINARD was born on 19 Dec 1954 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, died on 3 Feb 1980 in Winfield, Du Page Co., IL at age 25, and was buried in Feb 1980 in Geneva, Kane Co., IL, Resurrection Cemetery.

7685 M ii. Jeffrey Mc_Bride BRAINARD was born on 28 Oct 1956 in Aurora, Kane Co., IL and died on 29 Oct 1956 in Aurora, Kane Co., IL.

7687 M iv. John Clair BRAINARD was born on 21 Jun 1970 in Aurora, Kane Co., IL.

General Notes:
Richard Allen Conger

MILITARY: U.S.A.F.

OCCUPATION: Carpenter

HOBBIES: Boating, fishing

RESIDENCES: 15 Grumman Avenue; Norwalk, CT 06851

Richard married Lee Ann CURTIS, daughter of Roger A. CURTIS and Patricia A. Mc_DERMOTT,. Lee was born on 10 Oct 1950.

7688 M i. Evan Curtis CONGER was born on 20 Sep 1987 in Norwalk, Fairfield Co., CT.

General Notes:
Evan Curtis Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Evan Curtis and Megan Patricia Conger were twins.

7689 F ii. Megan Patricia CONGER was born on 20 Sep 1987 in Norwalk, Fairfield Co., CT.

5819. Harlon Jack CONGER Jr. was born on 29 Dec 1950 and died on 8 Jan 2011 in Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY at age 60.

General Notes:
Harlon Jack Conger

OBITUARY: Harlon "Jake" Conger Jr. January 8, 2011
Harlon "Jake" Conger Jr., 60, of Syracuse, [NY] passed away Saturday, January 8 [2011] at University Hospital. He was a graduate of Hartwick College; an Eagle Scout (Order of the Arrow); a Coast Guard veteran; and retired analyst for the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation.

Surviving are his mother, Priscilla Alden Conger; his children, Elizabeth (Nathaniel Scranton) Conger, Sarah (Blaine) Bettinger, Emily (Jesse) Roth; two grandchildren, Elijah and Logan Bettinger; his brother, Richard; and his sister, Margaret Wiltshire.

Services: Wednesday 7 p.m. at the Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., 4504 W. Seneca Tnpk. Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
(Source: Published in Syracuse Post Standard on January 11, 2011)

5825. Marvin Le_Roy CONGER was born on 4 Jul 1929 in Orosi, Tulare Co., CA and died on 4 Sep 1979 in Dinuba, Canada at age 50.

General Notes:
Marvin LeRoy Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: CFA I, Marvin Leroy Conger; CFA II, p. 116, Marvin Le Roy Conger; (Marvin Le Roy) Roy Conger (CFA II, p. 207).

RECOLLECTIONS: Roy writes, "I am employed by the B.P.A. and work in Line Maintenance. Bonneville is quite similar to the Tennessee Valley Auth. We are in five states and 'wheel' power to local utilities. Edna likes to bowl, sew and square dance."

RESIDENCES: 116 Cedar; Redmond, WA 97756

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Marvin
Social Security #: 558-32-0662
Issued in: California
Birth date: Jul 4, 1929
Death date: Sep 1979
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 93609
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Caruthers, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54151.169]

Marvin married Edna Mae CONDIT, daughter of Emery CONDIT and Gladys KERN, on 19 Jun 1954 in Caruthers, Fresno Co., CA. Edna was born on 19 Feb 1932 in Locust Grove, Mayes Co., OK.

+ 7695 M i. Ronald Lee RUTHERFORD was born on 2 Dec 1946 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

General Notes:
Jonathan L. Wooley

RESEARCHER: Jonathan L. Wooley was interested in genealogy. Email:
campcdr@gte.net

7705 M i. James Allan DREW was born on 30 Jul 1970 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.

7706 M ii. Joe Edward DREW was born on 18 Oct 1971 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.

7707 F iii. Julie Lin DREW was born on 8 Jan 1973 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.

Harvey married Linda Jane HANDLEY on 5 Jun 1964. Linda was born on 16 Oct 1942 in Coles, Moultrie/Coles Co., IL.

7708 F i. Leanne Hanley BEALS was born on 20 Jan 1970 in Joliet, Will Co., IL.

7709 M i. David Chad HALE was born on 21 Mar 1967 in Charleston, Coles Co., IL.

7710 F ii. Stephanie Lynn HALE was born on 8 Nov 1971 in Howell, Livingston Co., MI.

Stanley married Patricia Carol TOMLINSON, daughter of James William TOMLINSON and Margaret Arlene CROWE, on 28 Mar 1971.

7711 F i. Nicole Dyan BEALS was born on 1 Dec 1972 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.

7712 F ii. Lori Dyan BEALS was born on 14 Feb 1976 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.

7713 F iii. Tricia Dyan BEALS was born on 3 Jan 1978 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.

General Notes:
Lemuel Joy Cato

MILITARY-EDUCATION: He is in the U.S. Army, a graduate of West Point.

Lemuel married Gayl Louise MELAAS, daughter of Mahlon Helmer MELAAS and Della Louise JOIREMAN, on 30 Jun 1971 in West Germany. Gayl was born on 8 Aug 1945 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

7714 F i. Alexa Umeyo CATO was born on 16 Sep 1978 in West Point, Orange Co., NY.

Rebecca married John Albert RICHARD on 5 Oct 1970 in Corydon, Harrison Co., IN. John was born on 24 Apr 1952 in Corydon, Harrison Co., IN.

7715 M i. John David RICHARD was born on 13 May 1971 in Corydon, Harrison Co., IN.

7716 F ii. Elizabeth Ann RICHARD was born on 12 Nov 1977 in Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL.

General Notes:
John Martin Hart

DIVORCE: The marriage of John Martin Hart and Susan Sauer ended in divorce.

DIVORCE: The marriage of John Martin Hart and Barbara Koepler ended in divorce.

7718 F i. Jessica Lee HART was born on 16 Jun 1990 in Sterling, Loudoun Co., VA.

7719 M ii. Jordan Martin HART was born on 19 Dec 1991 in Sterling, Loudoun Co., VA.

General Notes:
Angela Jean Bigger

QUESTION-BIRTH: What was the year of birth? 15 Jun 1966 (CFA II, p. 328)

7721 F ii. Christina Rebecca BIGGER was born on 29 Sep 1982 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.

7722 M i. Paul Douglas ALEXANDER was born on 29 Nov 1967 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX.

7723 F ii. Elena Diane ALEXANDER was born on 5 Mar 1971 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX.

7724 M i. Beau Brian ROGERS was born on 10 Sep 1974 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX.

7725 M ii. Bart Daniel ROGERS was born on 8 Feb 1977 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX.

General Notes:
Charles Frederick Reimer

MILITARY: U.S. Navy Air Corp during WWII

EDUCATION: Went to Iowa State University for two years

OCCUPATION: Operated Scott Petroleum Co., and Reimer Lumber Co.; retired in 1966.

Charles married Dorothy Ellen CEASER, daughter of Samuel CEASER and Margaret J. OWENS, on 5 Dec 1942 in Huntsville, Randolph Co., MO. Dorothy was born on 17 Sep 1918 in Laurel, Marshall Co., IA.

7726 F i. Margaret Rae REIMER was born on 17 Jul 1944 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA.

7727 F ii. Charlene Kay REIMER was born on 6 Mar 1948 in Knoxville, Marion Co., IA.

7728 F iii. Kathleen Ann REIMER was born on 3 Mar 1950 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., IA.

7729 F iv. Christine Frances REIMER was born on 9 Jun 1952 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., IA.

Betty married Jesse Herndon BURR Jr., son of Jesse Herndon BURR Sr. and Louise Christine RANDY, on 6 Aug 1948 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. Jesse was born on 7 Oct 1922 in Houston, Harris Co., TX and died on 6 Oct 1978 at age 55.

John married Janice A. ALEXANDER, daughter of James Gleason ALEXANDER and Elsie Marie ROBIN, on 20 Mar 1958. Janice was born on 6 Oct 1939.

7733 M i. John David RADFORD was born on 24 Dec 1958 in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX.

7734 M ii. Paul Thomas RADFORD was born on 3 Dec 1964 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.

Susan married John Albert SNODDERLEY, son of Lyman SNODDERLEY and Mary Ellen ANDREWS, on 12 May 1973 in Norton, Norton Co., KS. John was born on 10 Dec 1948 in Wellington, Sumner Co., KS.

General Notes:
John Albert Snodderley

MARRIAGE: John A. Snodderley and Susan Diane Drommer were married in the Norton Methodist Church in Norton, KS.

7735 F i. Jonelle Andrea SNODDERLEY was born on 27 Jun 1976 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.

General Notes:
Jonelle Andrea Snodderley

RELATIONSHIP: Janelle Andrea Snodderley was the twin of Christina Lynn
Snodderley.

7736 F ii. Christina Lynn SNODDERLEY was born on 27 Jun 1976 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.

General Notes:
Christina Lynn Snodderley

RELATIONSHIP: Christina Lynn Snodderley was the twin of Janelle Andrea
Snodderley.

7737 F iii. Sabrina Renee SNODDERLEY was born on 8 Jan 1978 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.

Stephen married Kandice Lee LA_BUMBARD, daughter of Keith Edward LA_BUMBARD and Patricia Ursula UNKNOWN, on 7 Jul 1979 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., MI. Kandice was born on 29 Nov 1946 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.

7738 M i. Samuel Wayne CONGER was born on 28 Jun 1980 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

7739 F ii. Patricia Diane CONGER was born on 15 Mar 1982 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

General Notes:
William Edward Conger

AKA: Probably called, Edward.

OCCUPATION: Civil Engineer

William married Susan Elaine BUTLER, daughter of John Calvin BUTLER and Johnnie Sue KIMMONS, on 17 Apr 1982 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. Susan was born on 16 Nov 1955 in Jackson, Hinds Co., MS.

7740 M i. James Edward CONGER was born on 25 Mar 1985 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

7741 M ii. Andrew Christian CONGER was born on 11 Sep 1990 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

General Notes:
Norman Travis Conger

OCCUPATION: Insurance agent

HOBBIES: Golf, softball, bowling

RESIDENCES: 33 Dangel Ave; Akron, OH 44312

Norman married Kimberly Jean MOLLETTE, daughter of James Darwin MOLLETTE and Helen Lucille THARP, on 14 Dec 1979 in Akron, Summit Co., OH. Kimberly was born on 29 Aug 1958 in Akron, Summit Co., OH.

General Notes:
Kimberly Jean Mollette

AKA: Kim

EDUCATION: Attended dental assistant school

General Notes:
Glenn Vee Griffin

EDUCATION: BSE degree with additional hours

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

OCCUPATION: Teacher at Turrell High School, Turrell, AR from Sep 1961 - May 1989.

MILITARY: U.S. Marine Corps, Mar 1953 - Jan 1957

Glenn married Lula Virginia TRESHER, daughter of James Oliver TRESHER and Hattie Elma HARDIN, on 20 Dec 1954 in Sardis, Panola Co., MS. Lula was born on 1 Sep 1938 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.

General Notes:
Lula Virginia Tresher

AKA: Called, Virginia

RESEARCHER: Virginia Griffin was interested in genealogy. She shared information about the descendants of Sidney and Mary (Boles) Conger family. Use the Generations Easy Family Tree program for her genealogy.

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 2001, P.O. Box 281; Turrell, AR 72384

7743 F i. Glynnis Jane GRIFFIN was born on 8 Dec 1955 in West Memphis, Crittenden Co., AR.

General Notes:
Glynnis Jane Griffin

EDUCATION: High school graduate; additional college hours

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

OCCUPATION: Legal secretary

Glynnis married Donnie Ray GEAN, son of Onnie GEAN and Henrietta UNKNOWN, on 7 Jul 1973 in Turrell, Crittenden Co., AR. Donnie was born on 18 Jan 1947 in Tyronza, Poinsett Co., AR.

Glynnis next married Douglas BOYLES on 21 Jan 1995 in West Memphis, Crittenden Co., AR. Douglas was born on 8 Jan 1954 in North Carolina.

General Notes:
Douglas Boyles

SPOUSE: Douglas Boyles was the 2nd spouse of Glynnis Jane Griffin.

PARENTS: Names of parents, unknown as of Oct 2001

7744 F ii. Melissa Diane GRIFFIN was born on 28 Aug 1958 in West Memphis, Crittenden Co., AR.

General Notes:
Melissa Diane Griffin

EDUCATION: BSE degree

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

OCCUPATION: Kindergarten teacher

Melissa married Robert Lynn CASSIDY, son of Lawrence CASSIDY and Lillie Mae STONE, on 11 Apr 1980 in West Memphis, Crittenden Co., AR. Robert was born on 11 Sep 1955 in Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR.

General Notes:
Robert Lynn Cassidy

MARRIAGE: Robert and Melissa Cassidy were married at St. Michael's Church in West Memphis, AR.

General Notes:
Lynda Lou Cummings

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 3 Sep 1942; 3 Sep 1946 (CFA II, p. 359)

Lynda married Billy Edward LAWRENCE, son of Mathew Early LAWRENCE and Maggie Elyora WILSON, on 29 Apr 1970 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. Billy was born on 9 Jun 1936 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

General Notes:
Billy Edward Lawrence

OCCUPATION: Owner and operator of a body and paint shop.

7745 M i. Michael Earl LAWRENCE was born on 29 Jun 1971 in Alvin, Brazoria Co., TX.

General Notes:
Joseph Clyde Conger

RESIDENCES: 2756 Nortwest 18th; Oklahoma City, OK 73107

Joseph married Annette Catherine MARINO, daughter of Anthony Angelo MARINO and Catherine Marie BASILONE, on 26 Jun 1966 in Raritan, Somerset Co., NJ. Annette was born on 26 Dec 1942 in Somerville, Somerset Co., NJ.

7746 M i. Joseph Anthony CONGER was born on 3 Jan 1968 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

7747 M ii. Christopher Clyde CONGER was born on 4 Feb 1969 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

General Notes:
William Garry Conger

EDUCATION: Graduate of Michigan State University, 1968; Master's Degree Arts & Science, 1972

OCCUPATION: High School Chemistry teacher, teaches tennis

HOBBIES: photography

RESIDENCES: 41251 Appleby Court; Northville, MI 48167

William married Pamela Lynn BROSE, daughter of William John BROSE and Dorothy Marie LOMBARD, on 18 Apr 1971 in Livonia, Wayne Co., MI. Pamela was born on 22 Jul 1950 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.

General Notes:
Pamela Lynn Brose

EDUCATION: Graduate of Eastern Michigan University, 1972; M.S. East MI [sic], 1977

OCCUPATION: Teacher

General Notes:
Marianne Conger

EDUCATION: Graduate of Lawrence University, Appleton, WI; MA University New York, Albany, NY 1977

OCCUPATION: College librarian

Marianne married Richard Lee BERGER, son of Vernon R. BERGER and Martha Ann CARPENTER, on 21 Aug 1971 in Somerville, Somerset Co., NJ. Richard was born on 3 Feb 1951 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

General Notes:
Richard Lee Berger

EDUCATION: Graduated of Miami University, 1973; MA Syracuse University, 1974

OCCUPATION: Insurance administrator

RESIDENCES: 418 Fifth St; Geneva, IL 60134

General Notes:
Judith Conger Flint

AKA: Probably called, Judy

OCCUPATION: Secretary in Memphis

EDUCATION: Attended Northwest Junior College

General Notes:
Barry Turner McMinn

DIVORCE: The marriage of Barry Turner McMinn and Judith Conger Flint ended in divorce.

General Notes:
Riley Christopher Sheley

SPOUSE: Second spouse of Judith Conger Flint.

General Notes:
Martha Stone

MARRIAGE: First married to a Mr. Avent and had Rebecca Avent, 21 Aug 1981 (CFA II, p. 712)

David married Lavonnia TAYLOR on 16 Sep 1959. Lavonnia was born on 1 Nov 1941.

General Notes:
William Murl Pruitt

DIVORCE: The marriage of William Murl Pruitt and Barbara Elizabeth Conger ended in divorce.

7755 M i. James Murl PRUITT was born on 2 Mar 1943 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.

James married Eileen Kathryn RICHTER, daughter of Peter Joseph RICHTER and Marie Margaret WALTERS, on 15 May 1965 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Eileen was born on 27 Feb 1940 in Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.

7756 M ii. Joseph Robert PRUITT was born on 14 Jul 1944 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.

General Notes:
James Frank Conger

OCCUPATION: Foreman

RESIDENCES: 14840 Hanover; Allen Park, MI 48101

James married Betty BORCSANE, daughter of Michael BORCSANE and Ann KLEIBER, on 25 Aug 1943 in Gulfport, Harrison Co., MS. Betty was born on 5 Sep 1927 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.

7757 M i. James Frank CONGER was born on 5 Dec 1944 in Dearborn, Wayne Co., MI.

7758 F ii. Linda Caron CONGER was born on 31 Jul 1950 in Dearborn, Wayne Co., MI.

7759 M iii. Robert Henry CONGER was born on 17 Jul 1959 in Dearborn, Wayne Co., MI.

6068. James Harold CONGER was born on 15 Jun 1923 in Providence, Webster Co., KY and died on 20 Aug 1985 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 62.

General Notes:
James Harold Conger

DIVORCE: The marriage of James Harold Conger and Eufrasia Altiria ended in divorce.

RESIDENCES: Route 5, Narion, KY 42064

SSN:
Individual: Conger, James
Social Security #: 362-28-7969
Issued in: Michigan
Birth date: Jun 15, 1923
Death date: Aug 1985
Residence code: Kentucky
ZIP Code of last known residence: 42064
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Marion, Kentucky
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.21]

James married Eufrasia ALTIRIA on 7 Oct 1945 in Baria, Italy. Eufrasia was born on 22 May 1924 in Baria, Italy.

7760 M i. Thomas Isaac CONGER was born on 15 Jun 1946 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.

General Notes:
Nancy Ann Watson

RESIDENCES: "of London, England"

SPOUSE: Nancy Ann Watson was the 2nd spouse of James Hart Conger.

6069. Robert Glenn CONGER was born on 30 Jul 1925 in Fredonia, Caldwell Co., KY and died on 7 Mar 1993 at age 67.

General Notes:
Robert Glenn Conger

OCCUPATION: Metal finisher

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Robert
Social Security #: 363-20-2068
Issued in: Michigan
Birth date: Jul 30, 1925
Death date: Mar 7, 1993
ZIP Code of last known residence: 48146
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Lincoln Park, Michigan
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.73]

Robert married Marilyn L. ROGERS, daughter of George Russell ROGERS and Rheah May KAIN, on 18 Jun 1949 in Lincoln Park, Wayne Co., MI. Marilyn was born on 18 Apr 1929 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, died on 3 Oct 1966 in Wyandotte, Wayne Co., MI at age 37, and was buried in Oct 1966 in Flat Rock, Wayne Co., MI, Michigan Memorial.

7761 M i. Gary Robert CONGER was born on 17 Nov 1950 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.

7762 F ii. Debra Kay CONGER was born on 15 Feb 1952 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.

7763 M iii. Dennis Glenn CONGER was born on 6 Mar 1954 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.

6071. Oral Thomas CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1920 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK, died in Nov 1979 at age 59, and was buried in Nov 1979 in Murphys, Calaveras Co., CA, Buena Vista Cemetery.

General Notes:
Oral Thomas Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Oral Thomas Conger on p. 228 of CFA II. Orval "Tex" Conger on p. 181 of CFA II. See the SSDI for the spelling on his account.

QUESTION: What was the first name of this person?

RESIDENCES: Avery, CA

OCCUPATION: Retired operating engineer for Claude Wood Construction

ORGANIZATIONS: Member Upshur Masonic Lodge, 33 in Murphys, CA

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Oral
Social Security #: 445-01-4247
Issued in: Oklahoma
Birth date: Nov 28, 1920
Death date: Nov 1979
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 95224
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Avery, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54152.150]

General Notes:
Jack Eugene Conger

EDUCATION: 8th grade education

MILITARY: U.S. Navy

OCCUPATION: Worked for Kelsey, OK

DIVORCE: Might have been divorced. See CFA II, p. 120 where "works for Kelsey Okla Div." appeared.

RESIDENCES: P.O. Box 45; Seminole, OK 74868

Jack married Lu_Ella PARSONS, daughter of Archie Lee PARSONS and Sara VELLA, on 20 May 1949 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK. Lu_Ella was born on 12 Feb 1932 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK.

General Notes:
LuElla Parsons

EDUCATION: Graduate of Butner High School, Butner, OK

OCCUPATION: Avon lady

HOBBIES: Cooking and gardening

7766 M i. James Wayne CONGER was born on 26 Dec 1951 in Tyler, Smith Co., TX.

General Notes:
James Wayne Conger

DIVORCE: The marriage of James Wayne Conger and Ann Prather ended in divorce.

7767 M ii. Richard Con CONGER was born on 10 Mar 1953 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK and died on 7 Aug 1975 at age 22.

7768 F iii. Pamela Jean CONGER was born on 21 Dec 1950 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK.

7769 M iv. David Lynn CONGER was born on 25 Jul 1954 in Seminole, Seminole Co., OK.

7770 M v. Shane Harlen CONGER was born on 9 Jul 1971 in Seminole, Seminole Co., OK and died on 9 Jul 1971 in Seminole, Seminole Co., OK.

Bobby married Evelyn Louise ZOLLERMAN in Jan 1951 in Elk City, Beckham Co., OK. Evelyn was born on 28 Apr 1936.

7771 F i. Darlene Susette CHAMBERS was born on 28 Apr 1953 in Porterville, Tulare Co., CA.

7772 F ii. Frances Louise CHAMBERS was born on 23 Jul 1954 in Porterville, Tulare Co., CA.

7773 M iii. Bobby Allen CHAMBERS was born on 9 Jul 1955 in Porterville, Tulare Co., CA and died about Feb 1956.

7774 M iv. Freddy Lee CHAMBERS was born on 23 Nov 1956 in Porterville, Tulare Co., CA.

7775 F v. Martha Jane CHAMBERS was born on 16 Mar 1958 in Porterville, Tulare Co., CA.

7776 M vi. Colvin Jean CHAMBERS was born on 28 Feb 1960 in Porterville, Tulare Co., CA.

7777 F i. Sandra Louise WEST was born on 3 Nov 1948 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

6083. Frank Charles CHAMBERS was born on 29 Nov 1937 in Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK, died on 1 Jan 1977 in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK at age 39, and was buried in Jan 1977 in Oakwood Cemetery.

Frank married Loretta Mae HENSLEY on 12 Jun 1954 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

Naomi married Troy Le_Roy HUGHES on 26 Sep 1944 in Checotah, McIntosh Co., OK. Troy was born on 16 Aug 1919 in Pierce, Mc Intosh Co., OK and died on 16 Sep 1979 in Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK at age 60.

General Notes:
Troy LeRoy Hughes

SSN:
Individual: Hughes, Troy
Social Security #: 562-26-3018
SS# issued in: California
Birth date: Aug 16, 1919
Death date: Sep 1979
Residence code: Oklahoma
ZIP Code of last known residence: 74401
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Muskogee, Oklahoma
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 74401
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Muskogee, Oklahoma
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 30, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.114522.111]

7786 F ii. Jackie Marie HUGHES was born on 14 Jul 1947 and died on 15 Jul 1947.

7787 F iii. Dorothy Ann HUGHES was born on 12 Aug 1949 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

Dorothy married Douglas Wesley DEAN Jr., son of Douglas Wesley DEAN Sr. and Unknown, on 30 Nov 1968.

General Notes:
Jewel Agnes Conger

OCCUPATION: Sales work

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Likes meeting new people

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1976, Mrs. Jewel McKinley of Evansville, IN

Jewel married Robert Taylor Mc_KINLEY, son of Riley Emerson Mc_KINLEY and Unknown, on 24 Feb 1962 in Shawnetown, Gallatin Co., IL. Robert was born on 16 Jan 1941 in Crittenden Co., KY.

7791 F i. Tanya Lynn Mc_KINLEY was born on 2 Jan 1963 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

7792 M ii. Robert Leonard Mc_KINLEY was born on 26 Oct 1964 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

Mary married Richard Lee THOMPSON on 12 Jan 1957. Richard was born about 1935.

Barbara married Eugene Arvid PETERSON, son of George E. PETERSON and Viola H. ANDERSON, about 26 Nov 1960. Eugene was born on 24 Mar 1939 in Rose City, Douglas Co., MN.

General Notes:
Eugene Arvid Peterson

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: 26 Nov 1960 (CFA); 15 Nov 1960 (CFA II, p. 392)

DIVORCE: The marriage of Eugene Peterson and Barbara Jean Conger ended in divorce on 20 Oct 1969.

OCCUPATION: Electrician

7796 F i. Anita Marie PETERSON was born on 20 Apr 1961 in Kirkwood, St. Louis Co., MO.

7797 M ii. Eugene Michael PETERSON was born on 6 Jul 1962 in Kirkwood, St. Louis Co., MO.

Eugene married Yvonne Gale OTTINGER, daughter of Ronald OTTINGER and Leone F. BAYER, on 10 Jun 1986. Yvonne was born on 1 Jul 1964 in St. Louis, , MO.

Barbara next married Lenon Curtis AMBURGY, son of Curtis AMBURGY and Lucy BURNS, on 28 May 1987. Lenon was born on 30 Nov 1931.

General Notes:
Lenon Curtis Amburgy

SPOUSE: Lenon Curtis Amburgy was the 2nd spouse of Barbara Jean Conger

General Notes:
Terry Charles Conger

OCCUPATION: Chef, res. Traverse City, MI (CFA II, p. 57)

Terry married Janet Ann NEWMAN, daughter of William NEWMAN and Mirti RAUN, on 23 Sep 1985. Janet was born on 17 Aug 1961.

General Notes:
Sylvia Jean Clark

RESEARCHER: Assisted her mother in compiling a Conger history of Crittenden County, KY. (CFA I, p. 780)

Sylvia married Billy Joe PUCKETT, son of Joe William PUCKETT and Reba TURNER, on 26 Sep 1954. Billy was born on 22 May 1932 in Weakley, Giles Co., TN.

7803 M i. Gerry Joe PUCKETT was born on 20 Apr 1956 in Paducah, Mc Cracken Co., KY.

General Notes:
Gerry Joe Puckett

OCCUPATION: Quality control tech. with Kenlalse Foods, a production plant of Kroeger.

Gerry married Lisa Jane LYNN, daughter of Robert Kenneth LYNN and Jewel SITZE, on 14 May 1983.

General Notes:
Lisa Jane Lynn

NAME-CONFLICT: Lisa Jo Lynn; Lisa Jane Lynn (CFA II, p. 712)

General Notes:
Linda Nell Clark

EDUCATION: Bowling Green Business graduate

OCCUPATION: Bookkeeper

Linda married Sam J. SMITH, son of John S. SMITH and Louise JACKSON, on 4 Nov 1962 in Murray, Calloway Co., KY. Sam was born on 16 Jul 1937 in Princeton, Caldwell Co., KY.

General Notes:
Sam J. Smith

OCCUPATION: Worked in the business of his father-in-law.

General Notes:
Charles Edward Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1968, Gary, IN

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 8 Aug 1943; 8 Aug 1942 (CFA II, p. 714)

Charles married Wilma Faye Mc_KINLEY, daughter of Riley Emerson Mc_KINLEY and Geneva LYNN,. Wilma was born on 16 Sep 1945 in Crittenden Co., KY.

7807 F i. Melissa Gayle CONGER was born on 8 May 1967 in Gary, Lake Co., IN.

General Notes:
Michael Edward Conger

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth take place?

General Notes:
Daniel Chavey

DIVORCE: The marriage of Daniel Chavey and Elaine Lynn Hutchinson ended in divorce.

Jo_Anne married Michael Larry HARSHMAN on 13 Dec 1964 in Hagerstown, Frederick Co., MD.

General Notes:
Michael Larry Harshman

MARRIAGE: Presbyterian Church, Hagerstown, MD.

Jo_Anne next married David Alan BESSOM, son of John Albert BESSOM and Ida Elaine ONLEY, on 24 Nov 1975 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV. David was born on 18 Sep 1949 in Media, Delaware Co., PA.

General Notes:
David Alan Beesom

EDUCATION: BA in Political Science from San Jose State

OCCUPATION: Union Official for Sante Fe Railroad

HOBBIES: Motorcyclist

Cathy married James P. FRANCHETTI, son of James Peter FRANCHETTI and Virginia Barr WHITTINGHAM, on 15 Jun 1975 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA. James was born on 13 Apr 1948 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA.

7813 F i. Kathleen Virginia FRANCHETTI was born on 28 May 1978 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA.

7814 F ii. Jennifer Laurel FRANCHETTI was born on 21 May 1982 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA.

Kerry married Romona Carol HELSON, daughter of Ronald Aris HELSON and Willabeth BROWN, on 27 Aug 1977 in Ojai, Ventura Co., CA. Romona was born on 6 Nov 1958 in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA.

7815 M i. Andrew Clayton ELLISON was born on 23 Feb 1979 in Ojai, Ventura Co., CA.

7816 M ii. Anthony Albert ELLISON was born on 30 Dec 1981 in Ojai, Ventura Co., CA.

General Notes:
James Gordon Conger

RESIDENCES: 28816 Greencastle; Farmington, MI 48024

James married Shirley Mae ANDERSON, daughter of George A. ANDERSON and Evelyn GARRETT, on 4 Oct 1958 in Iron River, Iron Co., MI. Shirley was born on 27 Sep 1936 in Stambaugh, Iron Co., MI.

7817 M i. James Edwin CONGER was born on 29 Jun 1959 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

7818 M ii. Ronald Bruce CONGER was born on 3 Dec 1961 in Cairo, Alexander Co., IL.

General Notes:
Norman Eugene Conger

OCCUPATION: Electronics tech

RESIDENCES: Phoenix, AZ

Norman married Janet Marie MYRICK, daughter of Barney Glen MYRICK and Martha UNKNOWN, on 15 Jan 1966 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ. Janet was born on 27 Nov 1941 in Rosiclare, Hardin Co., IL.

General Notes:
Bobby Joe Moore

MILITARY: Chief Warrant Officer, is in full time service with the Nevada National Guard. Twenty-nine years of service as of Feb 1982.

Bobby married Janice Lavee SCHOPPMANN, daughter of Howard SCHOPPMANN and Lola Irene HENROID, on 6 Dec 1961 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV. Janice was born on 6 Jan 1942 in Caliente, Lincoln Co., NV.

7820 M i. Patrick Eugene MOORE was born on 2 Feb 1963 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV.

7821 M ii. Gregory Eugene MOORE was born on 15 Feb 1964 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV.

7822 M iii. William Howard MOORE was born on 3 Jun 1966 in Carson City, Carson City Co., NV.

Brenda married Norman Leon SUITS on 12 Oct 1963 in Rosiclare, Hardin Co., IL. Norman was born on 8 Aug 1945 in Cave-in-Rock, Hardin Co., IL.

General Notes:
Norman Leon Suits

CONFLICT-BIRTH: His birth place was listed in CFA as, Cave In Rock, Hardin Co., KY.
The 1995 Rand McNally Commercial Atlas doesn't list such a place in Kentucky. There is however, a Cave In Rock (Cave-In-Rock), Hardin Co., IL. Both spellings shown in the atlas.

7823 F i. Misty Lynn SUITS was born on 15 May 1964 in Rosiclare, Hardin Co., IL.

7824 F ii. Christy Lee SUITS was born on 30 Jul 1966 in Rosiclare, Hardin Co., IL.

7825 F iii. Brandi Jo SUITS was born on 7 Nov 1970 in Eldorado, Saline Co., IL.

General Notes:
Kenneth Allgood

RESEARCHER: Kenneth Allgood was interested in genealogy. He shared informatoin about his branch of the Conger family.

General Notes:
Darrell Eltie Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Darrel [sic] Conger in the obituary of his father

OCCUPATION: Carpenter

MILITARY: 807th Combat Support Hospital, U.S. Army Reserves

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

RESIDENCES: Rt. 2; Eddyville, KY 42038; still in Eddyville, KY as of Mar 1997

Darrell married Caroletta Elizabeth VINSON, daughter of Charles Thomas VINSON and Charlene CAMPBELL, on 7 Oct 1972 in Farmersville, Caldwell Co., KY. Caroletta was born on 14 Jun 1953 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.

7827 F i. Kristy Lynn CONGER was born on 14 Feb 1974 in Princeton, Caldwell Co., KY.

7828 M ii. Craig Eltie CONGER was born on 26 Jan 1977 in Paducah, Mc Cracken Co., KY.

General Notes:
Lee Roy Miller

MILITARY: 8th Air Force during WWII, stationed in England

EDUCATION: B.S. from Kirksville State Teacher's College [Kirksville, MO]; M.A. George Peabody, Atlanta, GA

OCCUPATION: Retired in May 1985 after 30 years teaching; work in aircraft for 6 years.

Lee married Carla Bell SANDERS, daughter of Carl C. SANDERS and Thelma Hazel BELL, on 24 Dec 1941 in Novinger, Adair Co., MO. Carla was born on 10 Oct 1923 in Greentop, Adair Co., MO.

General Notes:
Carla Bell Sanders

OCCUPATION: Library clerk

HOBBIES: Likes to sew and make quilts

RESEARCHER: Taught genealogy classes

ORGANIZATIONS: Member Uvedate Chapter of DAR

7829 M i. Sandra Lee MILLER was born on 9 Mar 1949 in Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC.

General Notes:
Sandra Lee Miller

SEX: Male

NAME-CONFLICT: Is this male person really named, Sandra? (CFA II, p. 376-377)

7830 M ii. Charles Michael MILLER was born on 9 Sep 1952 in Malden, Dunklin Co., MO.

7831 M iii. Paul Edwin MILLER was born on 18 Jan 1959 in Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC.

7832 F iv. Ann Elizabeth MILLER was born on 18 Jan 1959 in Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC and died on 19 Jan 1959 in Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC.

General Notes:
William Gary Conger

OCCUPATION: Salesman

DIVORCE: The marriage of William Gary Conger and Louise Moon ended in divorce.

William married Louise MOON, daughter of Brent MOON and Mary UNKNOWN, on 27 Dec 1968 in Paris, Henry Co., TN. Louise was born on 18 Apr 1950 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

General Notes:
Deborah Featherston

SPOUSE: Deborah Featherston Marshal was the 2nd wife of William Gary Conger. She had a daughter, Carrie Marshal.

General Notes:
Martha Ann Conger

EDUCATION: Graduate of Henry County, TN High School in May 1971

OCCUPATION: Factory worker

Martha married Robert Lueco PORTER, son of William Allen PORTER and Margaret Alice LEE, on 1 Jun 1971. Robert was born on 9 Nov 1952.

General Notes:
Robert Lueco Porter

DIVORCE: The marriage ended in divorce in May 1978.

EDUCATION: 8th grade education

MILITARY: Joined the National Guard in 1976

OCCUPATION: Factory worker

HOBBIES: Drawing and playing guitar

7838 F i. Rebecca Ann PORTER was born on 31 May 1974 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

7839 M ii. David Robert PORTER was born on 25 Jun 1976 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

6222. James David CONGER was born on 23 Mar 1947 in Paris, Henry Co., TN, died on 8 Sep 1976 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN at age 29, and was buried in Sep 1976 in New Liberty.

General Notes:
James David Conger

Problem: Place of death, Buchanan, Henry Co., TN. Memphis, Shelby Co., TN has also been listed, CFA II, p. 701.

MILITARY: James David Conger volunteer for service in early 1966. He was injuried in Vietnam in 1968 and discharged in 1969.

HOBBIES: Loved his CB radio.

OCCUPATION: Self employed

DEATH-PUBLIC_SERVICE: He was killed when a power line fell on him while he was serving as a volunteer fire fighter.

SSN:
Individual: Conger, James
Social Security #: 408-80-0236
Issued in: Tennessee
Birth date: Mar 23, 1947
Death date: Sep 1976
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.29]

James married Ruth Ann LOVETT, daughter of M. L. LOVETT and Vera ROBINSON,. Ruth was born on 8 Jun 1952.

General Notes:
Ruth Ann Lovett

OCCUPATION: Factory worked

HOBBIES: Loved to sew

MARRIAGE: She married 2nd, Jerry Hunt and had a daughter, Melissa Lynn Hart [sic].
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 125 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

7841 F i. Sheila Ann CONGER was born on 7 Jun 1969 in Fort Campbell, Christian Co., KY.

7842 M ii. James David CONGER was born on 9 Aug 1972 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

General Notes:
James David Conger

AKA-NAME-CONFLICT: Simbo; [Isn't it more likely he was called, Jimbo? REH]

6223. Rebecca Joyce CONGER was born on 15 May 1949 in Paris, Henry Co., TN and died on 1 Jan 1979 in Paris, Henry Co., TN at age 29.

General Notes:
Rebecca Joyce Conger

AKA: Probably called, Joyce, CFA II., p. 696

DEATH: 1 Jan 1979 in a car accident, near Paris, TN (CFA II, p. 696)

Rebecca married Robert Chesley BENNETT, son of Maurice Guy BENNETT and Lucille Mae FUTRELL, on 30 Mar 1968 in Paris, Henry Co., TN. Robert was born on 26 Feb 1945 in Virginia.

General Notes:
Robert Chesley Bennett

DIVORCE: The marriage of Robert Chesley Bennett and Joyce Conger ended in divorce.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 696 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: Served in the U.S. Marine Corps

OCCUPATION: Factory worker

7843 M i. Michael Lee BENNETT was born on 28 Oct 1968 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

7844 M ii. Robert Stephen BENNETT was born on 9 Feb 1971 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

Larry married Sharon Lee HUTCHENS, daughter of Treman Clyde HUTCHENS and Iva Lee JOHNSON, on 9 Jun 1972. Sharon was born on 23 Oct 1956 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

7845 M i. David Mitchell CONGER was born on 23 Oct 1974 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

Mary married Glen Albert BUTLER, son of George BUTLER and Flonie UNKNOWN, on 4 Aug 1977 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

General Notes:
Glen Albert Butler

DIVORCE: The marriage of Glen Albert Butler and Mary Ruth Conger ended in
divorce.

General Notes:
Paul Frederick Conger

OCCUPATION: Carpenter

MILITARY: National Guard

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Tackled and completed any odd job that comes his way, very often as a favor.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 182 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Rt. 1, Box 256-B; Paris, TN

Paul married Ann Marie FREELAND, daughter of James Curtis FREELAND and Barbara Jean THORPE, on 5 Jan 1979.

General Notes:
John Richard Conger

OCCUPATION: Brick layer's helper

NAME-CONFLICT: Listed as Richard J. Conger in CFA I, should be John Richard Conger, per CFA II, p. 722. Listed as Richard J. Conger in CFA II, p. 244.

John married Coweta Lee PUFFER, daughter of Unknown UNKNOWN and Linda Dean PUFFER, on 12 Apr 1985.

General Notes:
Coweta Lee Puffer

MARRIAGE: Coweta Puffer had a daughter by a prior marriage to Ed Whitt, Tabitha Lee Whitt, born 30 Aug 1981.

Donna married Brack Willis BOONE Jr., son of Brack Willis BOONE Sr. and Hazel MOHON, on 19 Feb 1971 in Paris, Henry Co., TN. Brack was born on 16 Sep 1952 in Dover, , TN.

General Notes:
Brack Willis Boone

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth take place?

DIVORCE: The marriage of Brack Willis Boone and Donna Jane Redden ended in divorce.

7853 M i. Timothy Wayne BOONE was born on 25 Aug 1971 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

General Notes:
Robert Earl Cook

SPOUSE: Robert Earl Cook was the second spouse of Donna Jane Redden.

General Notes:
Roger Allen Conger

MILITARY: Tennessee Army National Guard, 890th Engineers

OCCUPATION: Carpenter

Roger married Joann EVANS, daughter of Ralph Eldon EVANS and Iva Lee JOHNSON, on 15 Nov 1981 in Paris, Henry Co., TN. Joann was born on 5 Mar 1965 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

General Notes:
Joann Evans

OCCUPATION: Shipping clerk

HOBBIES: Collects baskets

7855 M ii. Joseph Allen CONGER was born on 2 Feb 1984 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

7856 M iii. Robert Lee CONGER was born on 6 Dec 1986 in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

General Notes:
Charles Robert Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Charles Albert Conger in CFA I. Charles Robert Conger in CFA II, p. 240.

MILITARY: Served in the Tennessee National Guard

OCCUPATION: Worked in food processing

Charles married Paula Kay CARROLL, daughter of Carl David CARROLL and Joyce Gail MATHEWS, on 1 Jan 1985 in Paris, Henry Co., TN. Paula was born on 27 Aug 1963 in Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
Paula Kay Carroll

OCCUPATION: Baker manager, liked to decorate cakes

General Notes:
Patrseia Renie Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Patrseia (Patricia?), CFA I, p. 262

General Notes:
Geneva Brown Moore

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Adult Sunday School teacher, 4-H Leader, Bible School and Youth
Camp Teacher

EDUCATION: Went to business college

OCCUPATION: Worked 5 years in the office at Sears, Roebuck & Co., in Chicago;
became Postmaster after 20 years as Sub-Clerk in postal service

OCCUPATION: Active in Rural Letter Carrier's Auxiliary

HOBBIES: Interested in crocheting, Macramee, sewing, writing, vegetable and
flower gardening

Geneva married William Taylor MATTINGLY Sr., son of Cliston Taylor MATTINGLY and Alma Flossie THURMOND, on 29 Dec 1946 in Blackford, Webster Co., KY. William was born on 1 Jul 1921 in Blackford, Webster Co., KY and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Taylor Mattingly, Sr.

MILITARY: Crew chief of a B-29 during WWII

EDUCATION: Attended Coyne Electrical School; Chicago-Boeing Air Force Training, Seattle

OCCUPATION: Mechanic; rural mail carrier

ORGANIZATIONS: Active in National Rural Letter Carrier's

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Cub Scout leader, 4-H Leader, city councilman

7860 M i. William Taylor MATTINGLY Jr. was born on 19 Sep 1947 in Henderson, Henderson Co., KY.

7861 M ii. Edward Allen MATTINGLY was born on 12 Apr 1953 in Morganfield, Union Co., KY.

General Notes:
Anne Louise Jones

EDUCATION: Graduate of Dickinson Secretarial School, Toledo, [OH]; B.A. Indiana
University, Bloomington, IN; (Graduate) Certificate in Public Administration,
IU; MA in progress, IU

OCCUPATION: Aprroximately 23 years of federal employment. Member of the
Foreign Service of the United States from 1948 to 1954, with assignments at
American Embassy, Djakarta, Indonesia and Madrid, Spain.

RESEARCHER: Interested in genealogy. Posting in June 2000 Conger Confab, p.
261.

RESIDENCES: As of June 2000, 211 S. Spriggs Ct.; Bloomington, IN 47403-9610

Anne married Rodger Jay RODICK, son of Edwin Howard RODICK and Lydia Beatrice ECKEL, on 4 Feb 1954 in American Legation, Tangier, Morocco. Rodger was born on 25 Feb 1927 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA.

General Notes:
Rodger Jay Rodick

MILITARY: Retired with 27 years in the U.S.M.C. His career included assignments at Parris Island, SC; Camp Lejune, NC; Camp Pendleton, CA; American Embassy, Madrid, Spain; Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii; Quantico, VA; Okinawa; Subic Bay, Philippines; Vietnam; Twenty-nine Palms, CA; Crane, IN.

7863 F i. Leslie Karen RODICK was born on 19 Feb 1955 in Camp Lejeune, Onslow Co., NC.

General Notes:
Leslie Karen Rodick

OCCUPATION: Accounting Clerk in the Comptroller Department at the Naval Base, Dam Neck, VA.

Leslie married Randall Wayne JONES, son of Robert Russell JONES and Clara Maxine BUTCHER, on 4 Sep 1976 in Crane, Martin Co., IN. Randall was born on 13 Nov 1954 in Washington, Daviess Co., IN and died on 12 Aug 1984 in Martin Co., IN at age 29.

General Notes:
Randall Wayne Jones

EDUCATION: Graduate of Loogootee, IN High School; Vincennes University, IN (AA)

OCCUPATION: Owner of Jones Construction Co.

MARRIAGE-DIVORCE: 4 Sep 1976, at the Naval Ammunition Depot Chapel in Crane,
IN. In 1982, the marriage ended in divorce.

Leslie next married Wesley Phillip MORGAN, son of Phillip Walter MORGAN and Lily Marie ANGEL, on 14 May 1983 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN. Wesley was born on 22 Nov 1958 in Somerset, Somerset Co., NJ.

General Notes:
Wesley Phillip Morgan

MILITARY: U.S. Navy for 8 years

OCCUPATION: Warehouse Operations, Paxton Maritime Supply, Virginia Beach, VA.

SPOUSE: Wesley Phillip Morgan was the 2nd spouse of Leslie Karen Rodick.

7864 F ii. Pamela Ann RODICK was born on 23 Sep 1956 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.

General Notes:
Pamela Ann Rodick

NAME-CONFLICT: Middle name, Ann, (CFA II, p. 406); Anne (CFA II, p. 422)

EDUCATION: B.S. from School of Health and Physical Education & Recreation, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

OCCUPATION: Caseworker for Miami County, IN Department of Public Welfare (Crippled Children and Hospital Care for Indigents)

Pamela married Donald Craig SMITH, son of Henry Wayne SMITH and Edna Jewell Price JACKSON, about 20 Nov 1979 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN. Donald was born on 16 Oct 1950 in Linton, Greene Co., IN.

General Notes:
Donald Craig Smith

EDUCATION: B.A. in Music from Indiana University at Bloomington, IN

OCCUPATION: Caseworker for Wabash County Indiana Dept. of Public Welfare
(Child)

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: 20 Nov 1979 (CFA II, p. 406); 10 Nov 1979 (CFA II, p. 422)

7865 F iii. Tracy Denise RODICK was born on 29 Sep 1959 in Quantico, Prince William Co., VA.

Tracy married Denis L. ADAMS, son of Marlin Laverne ADAMS and Ella Louise WHITNEY, on 1 Aug 1981 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN. Denis was born on 25 Oct 1954 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.

General Notes:
Denis L. Adams

MARRIAGE: The date of marriage has also been listed as, 1 Aug 1982.

DIVORCE: The marriage of Denis L. Adams and Tracy Denise Rodick ended in
divorce in 1985.

General Notes:
James Charles Conger

OCCUPATION: Sheet metal worker

RESIDENCES: As of 1965, 11286 Jerries; Spanish Lake, MO

James married Jeanne Arlene WINKLER, daughter of William Joseph WINKLER and Bertha Wilhemina HILDEBRANDT, on 22 Sep 1956 in St. Louis, , MO. Jeanne was born on 25 Feb 1936 in St. Louis, , MO.

General Notes:
Opal Marie Conger

RESIDENCES: Probably living in Harlem, GA in Sep 1999, see Conger Confab.

AKA: Probably called, Marie

OCCUPATION: Worked at Fort Gordon, GA

Opal married John Everett MOSER Jr., son of John Everett MOSER and Pauline Beatrice COLLINS, on 1 Feb 1960 in Fort Monmouth, Monmouth Co., NJ. John was born on 1 Dec 1934 in Essex, Stoddard Co., MO.

General Notes:
John Everett Moser

MILITARY: Retired from the U.S. Army in March 1984.

7869 M i. John Keith MOSER was born on 23 Aug 1960 in Fort Sill, Comanche Co., OK.

General Notes:
Jenia Aldenia Conger

AKA: Probably called, Jean.

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Does volunteer work in a hospital

HOBBIES: Makes Cabbage Patch dolls, likes to work puzzles

General Notes:
Frank Maney

DIVORCE: The marriage of Frank Maney and Jenia Conger ended in divorce.

General Notes:
Frank Kendall Maney

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth occur?

Jenia next married James Arnold BOLAND, son of Bernard August BOLAND and Unknown GREENBERG, on 6 Jan 1964 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO. James was born on 16 Jul 1941 in Stratford, Marathon Co., WI.

General Notes:
James Arnold Boland

SPOUSE: James (Jim) Boland was the 2nd spouse of Jenie Aldenia Conger.

OCCUPATION: Welder, handyman

HOBBIES: Camper, enjoys the outdoors

7874 M i. Daniel James BOLAND was born on 20 Jun 1967 in Belvidere, Boone Co., IL.

7875 M ii. Paul Allen BOLAND was born on 23 Jan 1974 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

General Notes:
Phyllis Jean Conger

HOBBIES: Sewing, plays piano, and "keep busy"

Phyllis married Hayden Bernard WOOD, son of R. C. WOOD and Dorothy Inez ISENBERG, on 1 Nov 1958 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Hayden was born on 26 Mar 1937 in Glasgow, Barren Co., KY.

General Notes:
Hayden Bernard Wood

AKA: Bernard Wood (CFA I, p. 178); Hayden Bernard Wood (CFA I, p. 807)

OCCUPATION: Owner of retail sales mobile home business

HOBBIES: Flies and plays golf; sings very well

RESIDENCES: 2120 Montreat Way; Birmingham, AL 35216

7876 M i. Kevin Bernard WOOD was born on 28 Apr 1960 in Murray, Calloway Co., KY.

7877 M ii. Jay Carroll WOOD was born on 5 May 1962 in Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR.

7878 F i. Kathleen Heather VALLEE was born on 4 Jun 1977 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

7879 F ii. Karrie Ann VALLEE was born on 2 Aug 1978 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

7880 F iii. Kirsten Lee VALLEE was born on 27 Jun 1980 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

Eldon married Darlene Ann GERTH, daughter of Willard Herbert GERTH and Martha Ellen WALKER, on 18 Jan 1969 in Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IN. Darlene was born on 4 Oct 1946 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

7881 F i. Christina April Mc_CONNELL was born on 18 Apr 1973 in Vanderburgh Co., IN.

Allen married Pam GROSSMAN, daughter of Wesley GROSSMAN and Marguerite BAGLY, on 14 Aug 1970. Pam was born on 25 Aug 1925 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

7883 F i. Nicole Jean Mc_CONNELL was born on 18 Jul 1972 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

7884 M ii. Cory Wayne Mc_CONNELL was born on 28 Dec 1977 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

7885 F iii. Kendall Ann Mc_CONNELL was born on 12 Jan 1979 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

Susan married George FAHRENKOPF on 3 Sep 1965. George was born on 26 Jun 1947.

General Notes:
William Dale McLain

OCCUPATION: X-Ray Technologist for 3 years; administrator and part owner of a nursing home.

William married Anne Kristine MAC_IVOR, daughter of Donald MAC_IVOR and Ellen ADAMS, on 19 Dec 1971 in Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT. Anne was born on 18 Jul 1950 in Shelton, Mason Co., WA.

General Notes:
Anne Kristine MacIvor

OCCUPATION: Bookkeeper, typist

HOBBIES: Accomplished pianist and organist.

7903 F i. Sara Ruth Mc_LAIN was born on 22 Aug 1976 in Conrad, Pondera Co., MT.

7904 M ii. Ryan Mac_Ivor Mc_LAIN was born on 8 Nov 1978 in Lewiston, Fergus Co., MT.

7905 F iii. Angel Song Mc_LAIN was born on 5 Jan 1977 in Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT and died on 5 Jan 1977 in Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT.

General Notes:
Judith Denise Bowen

SPOUSE: Second spouse of Michael Edward Williams

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Spokane, WA (CFA); Mobile, AL (CFA II, p. 452)

7908 F i. Denise Kimberly WILLIAMS was born on 1 Aug 1973 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA.

General Notes:
Denise Kimberly Williams

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 1 Aug 1971 (CFA); 1 Aug 1973 Santa Rosa, CA (CFA II, p. 452)

RELATIONSHIP: Denise is the daughter of Judith Bowen by a previous marriage. She uses her step-father's surname. (CFA II, p. 452)

Judith next married Michael Edward WILLIAMS, son of Lloyd Clinton WILLIAMS and Grace May MORROW, on 10 Jan 1976 in Carson City, Carson City Co., NV. Michael was born on 25 Jul 1947 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
Michael Edward Williams

MILITARY: U.S. Coast Guard

MARRIAGE: With his first wife he had: Clinton Michael Williams, b. 27 Dec 1968.

7909 F i. Tambra Lane WILLIAMS was born on 17 Dec 1976 in Mather A.F.B., Sacramento Co., CA.

General Notes: AKA: Tambra Love Williams (CFA); Tambra Lane Williams (CFA II, p. 452)

Rebecca married Ralph Mitchell EDMONDSON, son of Thomas Wayne EDMONDSON and Twila Mae CYPRET, on 17 Sep 1977 in Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., ID. Ralph was born on 2 Jan 1957 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT.

General Notes:
Ralph Mitchell Edmondson

AKA: Goes by the name, John

HEALTH_HISTORY: On 4 Dec 1984, in a fall at work, he broke his right arm. He suffered permanent nerve damage.

OCCUPATION: He was a plasterer and cement mason prior to his injury

7913 M i. Jonathon Michael EDMONDSON was born on 14 Jun 1978 in Kennewick, Benton Co., WA.

7914 F ii. Briana Fawn EDMONDSON was born on 11 Sep 1980 in Kennewick, Benton Co., WA.

7915 M iii. Thomas James Mitchel EDMONDSON was born on 18 Aug 1983 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

James married Joanna Gayle HALL, daughter of Fay HALL and Guiola UNKNOWN, on 17 Aug 1968.

General Notes:
John Dodd Conger

RESIDENCES: 5205 Trousdale Lane; Nashville, TN 37220

John married Alice Elizabeth BEWLEY, daughter of Earl BEWLEY and Grace UNKNOWN, on 13 Aug 1977.

General Notes:
Alice Elizabeth Bewley

PARENTS: Her parents were "of Salem, OR" (CFA II, p. 709)

Jane married Steve Marlin DE_PRIEST, son of William DE_PRIEST and Helen UNKNOWN, on 15 May 1976.

General Notes:
Steve Marlin DePriest

PARENTS: His parents were "of New Albany, MS" (CFA II, p. 709)

Carol married Terry Glenn HUNTER, son of Jack HUNTER and Mildred Oveta TRENCH, on 1 Jun 1963. Terry was born on 30 Dec 1944 in Amherst, , TX.

General Notes:
Terry Glenn Hunter

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county was the birth place?

7924 F i. Gayla Shantel HUNTER was born on 13 Oct 1963 in Clinton, Custer Co., OK.

7925 M ii. Terry Glenn HUNTER was born on 1 Oct 1964 in Clinton, Custer Co., OK.

7926 M iii. Gregory Chet HUNTER was born on 24 Oct 1964 in Clinton, Custer Co., OK and died on 10 Jul 1970 at age 5.

7927 M iv. Bryan Scott HUNTER was born on 4 Dec 1972 in Clinton, Custer Co., OK.

General Notes:
James Scott Conger

MILITARY: Served 4 years in the Air Force

OCCUPATION: Fireman/Emt

HOBBIES: Fishing, hunting, camping, sailing, landscaping, still going to college

RESIDENCES: 8383 Aurelius Way; Orangevale, CA 45662

STEP-CHILDREN: Robert Bryan Pierce, b. 15 Apr 1972, Indianapolis, IN; Stephen Scott Pierce, b. 2 Jul 1974, Fairfield, CA. (CFA II, p. 127)

James married Marsha Ann REILY, daughter of Charles Ernest REILY and Myla Jo RIGDON, on 17 Oct 1978 in Camino, El Dorado Co., CA. Marsha was born on 7 May in Camp Chaffee, Franklin/Sebastian Co., AR.

General Notes:
Marsha Ann Reily

EDUCATION: High school graduate

OCCUPATION: Homemaker

HOBBIES: Enjoys cake decorating, sewing, baking

SPOUSE: First married to a Mr. Pierce and had two sons.

7928 M i. James Marcus CONGER was born on 6 Jul 1979 in Roseville, Placer Co., CA.

7929 M ii. Jonathan Daniel CONGER was born on 18 Nov 1981 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

General Notes:
Susan Kathleen Conger

EDUCATION: Attended Junior College, A.A. Early Childhood Education

OCCUPATION: "Domestic Engineerr"

HOBBIES: Sewing, cake decorating, reading

Susan married Danny Ray SEATERS, son of Marion Ernest SEATERS and Kathleen Nettie KYLE, on 14 Feb 1976 in Virginia City, Storey Co., NV. Danny was born on 7 Jun 1954 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

General Notes:
Danny Ray Seaters

OCCUPATION: Construction later; building his own home

HOBBIES: Taxidermy

7930 F i. Kristina Marie SEATERS was born on 1 Oct 1977 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

7931 F ii. Elizabeth Noel SEATERS was born on 25 Dec 1978 in Roseville, Placer Co., CA.

7932 F iii. Danise Jeanine SEATERS was born on 23 Dec 1980 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

7933 M iv. Matthew Kyle SEATERS was born on 2 Mar 1982 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

Michael married Mary Louise MUNN, daughter of George Edward MUNN and Gloria Louise GROTE, on 21 Jun 1987 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Mary was born on 27 Nov 1958 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.

7934 M i. Seth Stephen LAYTON was born on 6 Feb 1983 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.

7935 F ii. Sarah Marie LAYTON was born on 6 Jun 1988 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.

General Notes:
Brian Scott Conger

OCCUPATION: Forklift operator

HOBBIES: Collected baseball cards, fishing

Brian married Katherine Anne EIGHMY, daughter of Robert Lee EIGHMY and Carla Jean KILLION, on 10 Mar 1989 in Independence, Montgomery Co., KS. Katherine was born on 5 Oct 1963 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.

General Notes:
Katherine Anne Eighmy

OCCUPATION: Worked for a graphic arts journal

7936 M i. Matthew Scott CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1989 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.

General Notes:
Rex Hudler

ADOPTION: Adopted by his mother's second husband, a Mr. Hudler, after 1965.

Susan married Wesley WYCOFF, son of Paul WYCOFF and Jean UNKNOWN, on 19 Mar 1983. Wesley was born on 6 Sep 1956.

Jeffrie married Lisa Ann HOLLINGER, daughter of Raymond Burnell HOLLINGER and Edith Jean GALLIGOS, on 15 Mar 1981 in St. George, Washington Co., UT. Lisa was born on 29 Aug 1960.

Jill married Robert Glenn WARREN, son of Robert Winston WARREN and Ann Kathleen SMITH, on 6 May 1982 in St. George, Washington Co., UT. Robert was born on 30 May 1959.

Cheryl married Daniel Fuller ROYAL, son of Fleming Fuller ROYAL and Madge Marie SNIPES, on 6 May 1982 in St. George, Washington Co., UT. Daniel was born on 25 Jul 1959.

Carolyn married Ernest Miron GARNER, son of Roy Lee GARNER and Dahlia B. BARTLETT, on 9 Feb 1968 in Dallas, , TX. Ernest was born on 6 Jun 1944 in Paris, Lamar Co., TX.

General Notes:
Ernest Miron Garner

OCCUPATION: Automotive business

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

RESIDENCES: P.O. Box 1632; Irving, TX 75060

Catherine married Howard Leslie BRECKON on 10 Aug 1980 in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA. Howard was born on 14 Sep 1950 in Cardiff, South Wales.

7957 F i. Sarah Elizabeth BRECKON was born on 25 May 1989 in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA.

General Notes:
Allan Phillip Mustard

BIRTH: 4 Oct 1955 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Aberdeen, WA

RESEARCHER: Allan Mustard was interested in genealogy. He shared information about his part of the Conger family.

EDUCATION: Grays Harbor College; University of Washington, class of 1978

OCCUPATION: U.S. Foreign Service Officer

BIOGRAPHY: Allan Phillip Mustard
I was born in Aberdeen, Washington at St. Joseph's Hospital, and grew up on the family farm. I attended Grays Harbor College, a community college, then the University of Washington (Class of '78), special courses in Russian at Leningrad State University in summer 1978, then earned an M.S. in agricultural economics at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign in 1982.

Over the years I worked for Jewish Family Service of Seattle assisting Soviet Jewish immigrant families, as a guide and interpreter on a U.S. Government agricultural exhibition in the Soviet Union, and in various odd jobs before being hired by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 1982. At that time I moved to the Washington, D.C. metro area. In 1986 I was inducted into the U.S. Foreign Service and in 1990 was commissioned. I have served as an agricultural officer in the American Embassy in Moscow (1986-88), the American Consulate General in Istanbul (1988-90), and am currently posted to the American Embassy in Vienna (1996-2000). At present I am a foreign service officer of the United States, rank of Class 1 (that's equivalent to a colonel in the military, which I pass on since most people don't even know the foreign service exists). I speak fluent Russian and passable German.
(Written by Allan P. Mustard)

Allan married Ann Virginia ANDERSON, daughter of John Harrison ANDERSON Jr. and Virginia Mc_DAVITT, on 17 Jul 1982 in Urbana, Champaign Co., IL. Ann was born on 25 Mar 1948 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL.

General Notes:
Ann Virginia Anderson

AKA: Legally named Anna at birth; called Ann informally, later had name changed.

EDUCATION: A.B. in radio and television journalism from Stephens College in Missouri; M.S. in agricultural economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

BIOGRAPHY: Ann Virginia Anderson
Ann Virginia Anderson was born at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, a native of Oneida, Illinois. Descended from Scottish immigrants who came to America in the 1800's.

She holds an A.B. degree from Stephens College (Missouri) in radio and television journalism; M.S. in agricultural economics from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

She Worked in radio and elevision journalism from 1969 until the present, including 10 years at WCIA-TV in Champaign during the 1970's and 1980's.

She married Allan Phillip Mustard on 17 Jul 1982 at Urbana, Illinois.

Since then she has worked as a stringer for CBS Radio News in Moscow, Istanbul, and Vienna. She is a proficient organist and is currently one of the organists at the Vienna German-language liturgy Methodist Church. She holds awards for reporting from journalistic organizations.
(Written by Alan P. Mustard)

7958 F i. Fiona Margaret MUSTARD was born on 2 Feb 1990 in Arlington, Arlington Co., VA.

General Notes:
Fiona Margaret Mustard

BIRTH: 2 Feb 1990 at Arlington Hospital, Arlington, VA

General Notes:
Robert Anthony Conger

BIRTH: 21 Jul 1945, 5 days before the death of his father in a plane crash in France. He was raised in England.

EMIGRATION-MILITARY: Robert Conger came to America in June 1966 and joined the USAF.

HOBBIES: Liked records, books, collected stamps

ORGANIZATIONS: Free Mason - Douglas Lodge #361

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

RESIDENCES: 5205D Ware Ave.; Scott AFB, IL 62225

Robert married Sue Ann SACCO, daughter of Vincent J. SACCO and Violet FENNEL, on 13 Jun 1970 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Sue was born on 12 Mar 1951 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

7959 M i. Christopher Donald CONGER was born on 18 Jan 1971 in Denison, Grayson Co., TX.

7960 M ii. Michael Stephen CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1973 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.

General Notes:
Hans Martin Leonard

ADOPTION: While Larry and Maxine Leonard were serving in the military in Austria they adopted, Hans Neumann and Karin Stoiser, ages 6 and 3.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Route 1; Janesville, IA 50647

General Notes:
Kendall Kaye Lloyd Conger

PARENTS: Ralph Lloyd Conger and Freda Lucile Brooks

MILITARY: USMC 1953-1955

EDUCATION: M.S. Engr at UCLA 1965

OCCUPATION: Engineer

HOBBIES: Ran in the Boston Marathon in 1979, Climbed all 13 California peaks over 14,000 feet 1976-1980

MARRIAGE: The last digit in the marriage year for the marriage to Dixie Ann Hansen is hard to read (CFA II, p. 154). It is probably a "3," 1953. Corrected to 3 Oct 1955 in Conger Confab, March 2001, p. 307.

DIVORCE: The marriage of Kendall Conger and Dixie Hansen ended in divorce.

RESIDENCES: Camarillo, CA

Kendall married Dixie Ann HANSEN, daughter of Lee HANSEN and Elna UNKNOWN, on 3 Oct 1955 in Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO. Dixie was born on 29 Jan 1935 in Holstein, Ida Co., IA.

7968 F i. Kristi Lynn CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1955 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

General Notes:
Kristi Lynn Conger

PARENTS: Kendall Kaye Lloyd Conger and Dixie Ann Hansen

6479. James Ritchie CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1931 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS, died on 11 May 1989 in Superior, Nuckolls Co., NE at age 57, and was buried in May 1989 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS.

General Notes:
James Ritchie Conger

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Lutheran

OCCUPATION: Agriculture Pilot

RESIDENCES: 436 Converse Street; Superior, NE 68978

James married Barbara KOELLING, daughter of Fredrick H. KOELLING and Thelma BARNES, on 8 Jun 1949 in Raton, Colfax Co., NM. Barbara was born on 29 Apr 1932 in Natoma, Osborne Co., KS.

7969 M i. Alan J. Frederick CONGER was born on 5 Jan 1950 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS.

7970 M ii. Roger Craig CONGER was born on 21 Mar 1952 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS.

7971 M iii. James Lloyd CONGER was born on 4 Jul 1953 in Russell, Russell Co., KS and died on 11 May 1989 at age 35.

7972 F iv. Janice Adelle CONGER was born on 4 Jul 1953 in Russell, Russell Co., KS.

General Notes:
Janice Adelle Conger

RELATIONSHIP: James Lloyd and Janice Adelle Conger were twins.

7973 M v. Rodney Mark CONGER was born on 17 Nov 1954 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS.

General Notes:
Leann LoRee Strom

EDUCATION: B.S. from Fort Hays State, Hays, KS

OCCUPATION: teacher

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: teaches Sunday school

HOBBIES: music, singing in the church choir

RECOLLECTIONS:
About 1990, Leann Weihhold wrote: "Ardna L. Conger Miller is my mother. She resided in Mesa, AZ until my husband and I moved her back to Kansas. She endured quite a battle with cancer. Her last wish for me was to carry on the CONGER tradition, of which I am only too ... to do. My husband is an engineer. I carry on the family tradition as a devoted teacher in the elementary schools here. Our daughter, Bethena, is a 22 year old college ... marjoring in German and Elementary Education. She will continue working on her ... to become a Christian counselor. Sam, our 21 year old, is a college junior majoring in computer science. We are most definitely a Christian family who are all ... to the Lord -- and to each other. What more could we ask for in this age of ... for so many."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. 2, p. 447 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Leann married Harold Samuel WEINHOLD, son of Lester Samuel WEINHOLD and Emma Louise SITNER, on 16 Aug 1959 in Belleville, Republic Co., KS. Harold was born on 21 Jul 1940 in Ellsworth, Ellsworth Co., KS.

General Notes:
Harold Samuel Weinhold

EDUCATION: B.S. and M.S. degrees from Fort Hays State, Hays, KS

OCCUPATION: taught high school and junior high school for 3 years; he is an engineer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: He is on the Deacon Board Church (Baptist) and teaches Sunday school

HOBBIES: refinishing antiques; enjoys all sports

7978 F i. Bethena Lo_Ree WEINHOLD was born on 9 Jan 1968 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.

7979 M ii. Samuel Conger WEINHOLD was born on 25 Jan 1969 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.

General Notes:
Gayle Arlene Smith

OCCUPATION: Teacher

HOBBIES: Singing, horses - training, showing, riding; teaches in community theaters, coaches and produces plays

EDUCATION: College degree in theater; working on Master's in English

Gayle married John Rodney BROBERG, son of John Rodney BROBERG and Betty WOODY, on 8 Jul 1972 in Plainville, Rooks Co., KS. John was born on 3 Mar 1954 in Lincoln, Lincoln Co., KS.

General Notes:
John Rodney Brobert

DIVORCE: The marriage of John R. Broberg and Gayle Arlene Smith ended in divorce.

7980 M i. John Aaron BROBERG was born on 22 Feb 1973 in Manhattan, Riley/Pottawatomie Co., KS.

Leland married Betty Jean MUNN on 3 Jul 1954 in Olympia, Thurston Co., WA. Betty was born on 25 Jul 1931 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

7981 M i. Michael James ROUSE was born on 20 Aug 1959 in Richland, Franklin Co., WA.

7982 M ii. Gregory Dean ROUSE was born in 1961 in Richland, Franklin Co., WA.

Joanne married Gary COX, son of Glen COX and Paula HUGHES, on 5 Mar 1966 in Big Bear, San Bernardino Co., CA. Gary was born on 14 Jul 1936 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.

7983 M i. River Dylan COX was born on 11 Apr 1969 in Alameda, Alameda Co., CA.

Suzanne married James Russell JACKSON on 15 Oct 1960 in Walthill, Thurston Co., NE. James was born on 7 Jan 1943 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE.

General Notes:
James Russell Jackson

DIVORCE: The marriage of James Russell Jackson and Suzanne Frances Rouse ended in divorce.

7984 M i. Barry James JACKSON was born on 6 Feb 1961 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE.

7985 M ii. Jay Vincent JACKSON was born on 11 Apr 1964 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE.

Rita married Daniel Charles NARASKY on 26 Nov 1966. Daniel was born on 6 Sep 1943 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.

7986 F i. Michelle Marie NARASKY was born on 23 Jun 1967 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE.

Vaughn married Rhonda FREEZE. Rhonda was born on 13 Feb 1957 in Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA.

7987 F i. Jennifer ROUSE was born on 16 Oct 1979 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE.

Genevieve married Arthur Ronald TOWERS, son of Lawrence TOWERS and Unknown KEOPFINGER, on 3 Sep 1977 in Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA. Arthur was born on 8 May 1940 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

7988 M i. Michael James TOWERS was born on 8 Jun 1979 in Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA.

Vincent married Margaret Jane Mc_NAMARA, daughter of William Thomas Mc_NAMARA and Rhea Margaret TRINNAMAN, on 25 Jul 1966 in Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA. Margaret was born on 3 Jul 1946 in Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA.

7989 F i. Lesley Ann MILLS was born on 21 Dec 1966 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

Janet married Jerry FEW on 30 May 1970. Jerry was born on 9 Apr 1933 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.

General Notes:
Jerry Few

DIVORCE: The marriage of Jerry Few and Janet Leslie Gray ended in divorce.

7991 M ii. James Clement FEW was born on 14 Mar 1975 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.

Janet next married William Dickinson SOMMERS on 11 Mar 1977 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ. William was born on 15 Jun 1947 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

General Notes:
William Dickinson Sommers

AKA: William Deckinson Sommers; William Dickinson Sommers, CFA II, p. 425

SPOUSE: William Sommers was the 2nd spouse of Janet Leslie Gray.

OCCUPATION: R.N.

7992 F i. Crystal Marjorie SOMMERS was born on 6 Feb 1979 in Benson, Cochise Co., AZ.

Kathleen married Bernard Hugo TROMBETTA, son of Hugo TROMBETTA and Mildred UNKNOWN, on 21 Dec 1973 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ. Bernard was born on 27 Jan 1950 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

General Notes:
Bernard Hugo Trombetta

OCCUPATION: Mountain States Telephone Company

7993 F i. Cecelia Marie TROMBETTA was born on 6 Feb 1976 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.

Robert married Billie HOWELL, daughter of William Harfhel HOWELL and Margaret EROH, on 25 Dec 1970. Billie was born on 13 Jun 1954 in Livermore, Alameda Co., CA.

7994 F i. Sharon Nanette FOBROY was born on 29 Jul 1971 in Hayward, Alameda Co., CA.

Robert next married Donna Marie BAMFORD, daughter of Robert BAMFORD and Unknown,. Donna was born on 14 Jan 1957 in Massachusetts.

General Notes:
Donna Marie Bamford

SPOUSE: Donna Marie Bamford was the 2nd spouse of Robert Paul Fobroy.

7996 M i. Robert Edward FOBROY was born on 22 Jul 1976 in Ventura, Ventura Co., CA.

Robert next married Linda Marie POUKNER, daughter of Frank Elmer POUKNER and Unknown, on 15 Apr 1980. Linda was born on 24 Apr 1961 in Camden, Camden Co., NJ.

General Notes:
Linda Marie Poukner

SPOUSE: Linda Marie Poukner was the 3rd spouse of Robert Paul Fobroy.

7997 M i. Shane Allan FOBROY was born on 12 Jun 1980 in Sayre, Bradford Co., PA.

Barbara married Leonard Lee DI_GIROLAMO, son of Edward DI_GIROLAMO and Caroline CANGELOSI, on 29 Apr 1972. Leonard was born on 28 Nov 1941 in Lafayette, Contra Costa Co., CA.

7998 F i. Adina Rodonna DI_GIROLAMO was born on 1 Jan 1976 in Castro Valley, Alameda Co., CA.

7999 F ii. Naomi Rebekah DI_GIROLAMO was born on 28 Nov 1978 in Hayward, Alameda Co., CA.

Marsha married James Allen JONES, son of J. M. JONES and Marie STORIE, on 12 Jun 1971 in March AFB, Riverside Co., CA. James was born on 22 Oct 1948 in Norman, Cleveland Co., OK.

General Notes:
James Allen Jones

MILITARY: U.S. Air Force

OCCUPATION: Ticket agent for Republic Airlines

DIVORCE: The marriage of James Allen Jones and Marsha Dawn Allmon ended in divorce on 25 Aug 1975.

MARRIAGE: Apparently James Jones and Marsha Allmon were married a 2nd time on 11 Jun 1977.

8000 M i. Wayne Allan JONES was born on 22 Dec 1972 in March AFB, Riverside Co., CA.

Marsha next married James Allen JONES, son of J. M. JONES and Marie STORIE, on 11 Jun 1977. James was born on 22 Oct 1948 in Norman, Cleveland Co., OK.

8001 F i. Marisa Dawn JONES was born on 16 Apr 1979 in Richland, Benton Co., WA.

Mary married Jack TINGSTAD, son of Ryder TINGSTAD and Lillian NITTEBERG,. Jack was born on 12 Dec 1934 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

General Notes:
Eric Tingstad

RESEARCHER: Eric Tingstad was interested in genelaogy.

Michael married Doreen BRITTINGHAM, daughter of Robert BRITTINGHAM and Judy UNKNOWN, in Jul 1970.

General Notes:
Stephen Harold Conger

Problem: Was his first name, Steven or Stephen? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists
both. Stephen in CFA II, p. 214.

MILITARY: U.S. Army 1972-1974.

QUESTION: Was Stephen Harold Conger married more than once. CFA II, p. 214
seems to indicate, "2nd ch by 2d wife."

SPOUSE: Stephen Harold Conger was the 2nd spouse of Donna Hooten Bolling.

Stephen married Donna HOOTEN, daughter of Ernest HOOTEN and Nora UNKNOWN, in Feb 1975.

General Notes:
Donna Hooten

MARRIAGE: Donna Hooten was 1st married to a Mr. Bolling.

General Notes:
Erick Bolling Conger

PARENTS: Probably a son of Donna Hooten Bolling's first marriage.

Dixie married Daniel BRUNTON, son of Clifford BRUNTON and Mary UNKNOWN, in Jun 1972.

General Notes:
Daniel Brunton

MILITARY: U.S. Army 1976-1981

DIVORCE: The marriage of Daniel Brunton and Dixie Conger ended in divorce in May 1977.

David married Amy Lynne CSALKOVITZ, daughter of Charles CSALKOVITZ and Dorothy UNKNOWN, in Aug 1978.

General Notes:
Paul Guy Hollingsworth

EDUCATION: 13 years Pekin Comm. School, Packwood, IA; 4 years at University of Iowa (ROTC), Iowa City, IA

MILITARY: 12 years in U.S. Army attaining the rank of Captain.

RESIDENCES: 940 Jennings Knob Road; Vine Grove, KY

OCCUPATION: Computer Salesman

Paul married Susan Marie KRYSTOFIK, daughter of Chester John KRYSTOFIK and Lois TERRILL, on 14 Aug 1976 in Bettendorf, Scott Co., IA. Susan was born on 25 Dec 1954 in Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY.

General Notes:
Susan Marie Krystofik

EDUCATION: 4 years at University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

OCCUPATION: Usborne book salesman and dealer.

8010 M i. Brian Paul HOLLINGSWORTH was born on 30 Dec 1977 in Killeen, Bell Co., TX.

8011 M ii. John Krystofik HOLLINGSWORTH was born on 30 Nov 1984 in Fulda, Germany.

8012 M iii. Adam Henry HOLLINGSWORTH was born on 1 Nov 1988 in Fort Knox, Bullit Co., KY.

Paul next married Vicky Lynn HARPS, daughter of Paul Leroy HARPS and Shirly Jean FRYE, on 25 Jun 1994 in Vine Grove, Meade Co., KY. Vicky was born on 3 Jul 1954 in Washington, Washington Co., PA.

General Notes:
Glen Allen Hollingsworth

RESIDENCES: 1325 Meyer; Hoffman Estates, IL 60194

EDUCATION: 13 years Pekin Comm. School, Packwood, IA; 4 years at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

MILITARY: 5-6 years in U.S. Army, highest rank Captain

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

OCCUPATION: Systems Analyst with Northrup Co.

Glen married Carol Lynn KREWSON, daughter of Junior Keith KREWSON and Donna Jean LEPPERT, on 18 Aug 1979 in Richland, Keokuk Co., IA. Carol was born on 8 Dec 1955 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA.

General Notes:
Carol Lynn Krewson

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

OCCUPATION: Registered Nurse

EDUCATION: 13 years, Pekin Comm. School, Packwood, IA: Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville, MO

8013 M i. Eric Allen HOLLINGSWORTH was born on 23 Apr 1982 in Fort Benning, Muscogee Co., GA.

General Notes:
Eric Allen Hollingsworth

BIRTH: 23 Apr 1982 at Martin Army Hospital, Fort Benning, GA

8014 F ii. Kristen Lea HOLLINGSWORTH was born on 16 Apr 1984 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
Kristen Lea Hollingsworth

BIRTH: 16 Apr 1984 at Long Beach Naval Hospital, Long Beach, CA.

General Notes:
David Wayne Hollingsworth

RESIDENCES: 1176 125th St; Packwood, IA 52580

OCCUPATION: Farmer; Custom Combining; Seed Corn Salesman; Harvests seed corn for Pioneer.

EDUCATION: 13 years Pekin Comm. School, Packwood, IA

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Member of the Pekin School Board.

David married Mary Catherine FRITZ, daughter of Robert Anthony FRITZ and Winifred Caroline MOELLER, on 25 Jul 1980 in Pleasant Plain, Jefferson Co., IA. Mary was born on 29 Sep 1959 in Washington, Washington Co., IA.

8015 M i. Jeremy David HOLLINGSWORTH was born on 28 May 1981 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA.

8016 F ii. Bridget Ann HOLLINGSWORTH was born on 17 May 1984 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA.

General Notes:
Linda Sue Hollingsworth

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

OCCUPATION: Accountant

EDUCATION: 13 years Pekin Comm. School, Packwood, IA; 4 years, NMSU, B.S. in Accounting.

Linda married Aaron Victor SNODGRASS Rev., son of Victor Max SNODGRASS and Beulah Marie HOOK, on 30 Jul 1983 in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA. Aaron was born on 21 Apr 1962 in Kirksville, Adair Co., MO.

General Notes:
Aaron Victor Snodgrass

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

OCCUPATION: Baptist Minister

RESIDENCES: 119 N. Church Street; Virden, IL 62690

EDUCATION: Graduated from high school at Keokuk, IA in 1980; B.S. in History from N.E. Missouri State, 1983; Master of Divinity Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City, KS, 1986; Ordained by American Baptist Churches of U.S.A. on 9 Nov 1986 at Community Baptist Church, Utica, MO

MILITARY: Commissioned Chaplain (1 Lt.) U.S.A.R. 1 Feb 1991.

8017 M i. Joshua Aaron SNODGRASS was born on 29 Oct 1985 in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS.

8018 M ii. Timothy Grant SNODGRASS was born on 15 Aug 1987 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.

General Notes:
Robin Jean Hollingsworth

OCCUPATION: Substitute teacher

EDUCATION: 13 years Pekin Comm. School; 4 years university

Robin married David Alan ADAMS, son of Harvey Henry ADAMS and Janice Joann BECKER, on 8 Jan 1994 in Lamont, Buchanan Co., IA. David was born on 16 Dec 1965 in Independence, Buchanan Co., IA.

General Notes:
David Alan Adams

RESIDENCES: 1531 Washington Street; Lamont, IA 50650

OCCUPATION: Operates farm service plant

EDUCATION: 13 years Starmont Comm. School, Arlington, IA

8019 F i. Jennifer Renee ADAMS was born on 2 Dec 1996 in Independence, Buchanan Co., IA.

General Notes:
Jennifer Renee Adams

BIRTH: 2 Dec 1996 at the Peoples Memorial Hospital, Independence, IA.

8020 F i. Amy Christine NEECE was born in 1971 in Kirksville, Adair Co., MO.

8021 F i. Stephanie Michelle BOWELS was born in 1978 in St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO.

8022 M ii. Dustin Charles BOWELS was born in 1983 in St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO.

General Notes:
Benjamin Lee Roach

OCCUPATION: Employed by Alco Health Services, Vice President and General Manager, Portland, OR region.

RESIDENCES: 9370 S.W. Palouse Lane; Tualatin, OR 97062

Benjamin married Amy Lynn SCOTT on 23 Apr 1988 in Mankato, Blue Earth Co., MN. Amy was born on 30 Nov 1965 in Fargo, Cass Co., ND.

8023 F i. Alyssa Michelle ROACH was born on 27 Aug 1991 in Yankton, Yankton Co., SD.

8024 M ii. Jackson Scott ROACH was born on 4 Jan 1995 in Yankton, Yankton Co., SD.

General Notes:
Richard Allen Roach

OCCUPATION: Carpet installer

RESIDENCES: 4609 W. 17th Place; Sioux Falls, SD 57106

Richard married Kimberly Kay KADINGER on 12 Nov 1988 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD. Kimberly was born on 3 Jul 1967 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD.

8025 M i. Seth Michael ROACH was born on 27 Apr 1989 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD.

8026 M ii. Nicholas Allen ROACH was born on 3 Sep 1992 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD.

General Notes:
Michelle Louise Roach

RELATIONSHIP: Michelle Louise and Michael Lloyd Roach were twins.

OCCUPATION: Receptionist

Michelle married Eric Clinton WELLS on 11 Mar 1989 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD. Eric was born on 19 Jul 1967 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD.

General Notes:
Eric Clinton Wells

OCCUPATION: Student and Collections for Video Mania

RESIDENCES: 311 N. Lewis; Sioux Falls, SD 57103

8027 F i. Shandi Kay WELLS was born on 28 Jul 1989 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD.

8028 F ii. Christine Louise WELLS was born on 29 May 1992 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD.

General Notes:
Melloney Marie Mahnke

Problem: Is the first name, Melloney, or as listed in the obituary of her grandfather, Melliney?

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1966, Munich, Germany.

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1996, Melloney Mahnke Tonopir of Cedar Bluffs, NE

General Notes:
Judy Ann Robley

Problem: Was the date of birth, 28 Oct 1956 or 29 Oct 1956?

ADOPTION: Listed as adopted in CFA II, p. 406.

8035 F iii. Andrea Nicole MALY was born on 1 Oct 1978 in Emerson, Dixon Co., NE.

General Notes:
Andrea Nicole Maly

BIRTH: Emerson, NE lies in three counties: Dixon; Dakota; Thurston.

8036 M iv. Matthew David MALY was born in 1981 in Grand Island, Hall Co., NE.

Faye married Edward E. WINTERS, son of Tom WINTERS and Lena MATHESON, on 22 Aug 1954. Edward was born on 10 Apr 1936 in Webster, Rooks Co., KS.

General Notes:
Edward E. Winters

OCCUPATION: Rancher

DIVORCE: The marriage of Edward Winters and Faye Ann Hance ended in divorce.

8039 M i. Roy Thomas WINTERS was born on 26 Jul 1955 in Stockton, Rooks Co., KS.

General Notes:
Robert Stitzel

SPOUSE: Robert Stitzel was the 2nd spouse of Faye Ann Hance.

Zella married Rex Erick MOORE on 14 Jun 1956 in Stockton, Rooks Co., KS. Rex was born on 13 Apr 1932 in St. John, Stafford Co., KS.

General Notes:
Rex Erick Moore

Problem: Was his middle name, Erick or Edward? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists both. Rex Edward Moore, CFA I, p. 768.

OCCUPATION: Construction superintendent

8043 F i. Sally Rae MOORE was born on 16 Jun 1957 in Henrietta, Ray Co., MO.

8044 M ii. Rex Edward MOORE was born on 31 Aug 1960 in Plainville, Rooks Co., KS.

8045 M iii. Allen Lee MOORE was born on 6 May 1964 in Scotts Bluff, Scotts Bluff Co., NE.

Leila married Jerry Marion HELBERG, son of Marion HELBERG and Joyce UNKNOWN, on 5 Jun 1962 in Hill City, Graham Co., KS. Jerry was born on 16 Dec 1937 in Lindsborg, Mc Pherson Co., KS.

8047 F ii. Tara Lee HELBERG was born on 5 Dec 1962 in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.

8048 M iii. Tracy Carl HELBERG was born on 11 Jul 1965 in Hill City, Graham Co., KS.

Linda next married Joseph METZGER on 7 Apr 1962. Joseph was born in Alma, Wabaunsee Co., KS.

8051 M ii. Todd Allen METZGER was born on 30 Jun 1964 in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.

8052 M iii. Tony Lynn METZGER was born on 5 Jun 1968 in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.

General Notes:
Grant Wade Conger

MILITARY: U.S. Army for 2 years

OCCUPATION: Carpenter

RESIDENCES: Mungar Rt Box 43C; Hayes, KS 67601

Grant married Constance PERRY, daughter of Richard PERRY and Thelma FOSTER, on 30 Jul 1966. Constance was born on 6 Nov 1948 in East Orange, Orange Co., NJ.

General Notes:
Paul Aaron Conger

BIRTH: Also listed as Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS. Smith Center, Smith Co., KS in CFA II, p. 181.

MILITARY: In the 1970's Paul Conger was in the Sea Bees

OCCUPATION: Machinist

RESIDENCES: 1715 Haney; Halp, KS 67601

Paul married Diane KENNEDY, daughter of Calvin KENNEDY and Emaline ARBIGAST, on 3 May 1969 in Stockton, Rooks Co., KS. Diane was born on 22 Sep 1948 in Stockton, Rooks Co., KS.

General Notes:
Diane Kenndy

NAME-CONFLICT: Dianne; Diane Kennedy in CFA II, p. 181

8054 M i. John Calvin CONGER was born on 11 Jan 1972 in Plainville, Rooks Co., KS.

8055 M ii. Jake Everett CONGER was born on 8 Dec 1975 in Plainville, Rooks Co., KS.

6603. Richard Dale CONGER was born on 5 May 1942 and died on 15 Jan 1964 in Horton, Brown Co., KS at age 21.

General Notes:
Richard Dale Conger

MILITARY: Served in the Army in Germany and had a child there.

DEATH: Killed on 15 Jan 1964 on the road near Horton, KS while stationed at Fort Riley, KS (CFA I, p. 350)

General Notes:
Marilyn Kay Conger

EMIGRATION: Marilyn Kay Conger went to Florida with her sister, Alma and met her husband there.

OCCUPATION: Nurse

General Notes:
Stephen Wesley Young

MILITARY: Retired after 20 years in the service.

EDUCATION: Following military service he graduated from the University of Maryland.

MARRIAGE: May have been married in Colorado.

Stephen married Penelope S. DAVIS, daughter of Frank DAVIS and Mary PATTERSON, on 18 Aug 1968. Penelope was born on 21 Aug 1943.

General Notes:
Penelope S. Davis

AKA: Probably called, Penney

NAME: Middle name might be, Suesann, or some variation of the spelling.

8068 F i. Jennifer Ann YOUNG was born on 29 Nov 1969 in Fort Belvoir, Fairfax Co., VA.

8069 M ii. Andrew Stephen YOUNG was born on 12 Nov 1972 in Andrews A.F.B., Prince Georges Co., MD.

8070 M iii. Benjamin Patrick YOUNG was born on 30 May 1977 in Andrews A.F.B., Prince Georges Co., MD.

Kristie married Roger William RIDDLE, son of Alvin RIDDLE and Elizabeth UNKNOWN, on 9 Mar 1971 in Arlington, Arlington Co., VA. Roger was born on 12 Mar 1945 in Arlington, Arlington Co., VA.

8071 M i. Richard Allen RIDDLE was born on 28 Dec 1973 in Fairfax, Fairfax Co., VA.

8072 M ii. Michael Edward RIDDLE was born on 5 Nov 1976 in Fairfax, Fairfax Co., VA.

8073 M iii. Eric Scott RIDDLE was born on 12 Dec 1978 in Fairfax, Fairfax Co., VA.

6627. Mary Sue YOUNG was born on 15 Jul 1950 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH.

Mary married Christopher Leonard BLANK, son of Herbert L. BLANK and Edith UNKNOWN, on 26 Mar 1977 in Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD. Christopher was born on 5 May.

8074 M i. Brian Joseph BLANK was born on 24 Jun 1981 in Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD.

8075 F ii. Stephanie Lynn BLANK was born on 16 Oct 1983 in Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP-CHILD: John Allen Young has a step-daughter, Stacy Dawn Lehman.

John married Sheryl LAWSON on 5 Nov 1977 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH. Sheryl was born on 2 Jul 1956.

General Notes:
Stacy Dawn (Lehman) Young

PARENTS-NAME: Stacy Dawn Lehman was a child or Mr. Lehman and Sheryl Lawson. Her surname was changed to Young in the state of Kentucky.

STEP-CHILD: Stacy Dawn Lehman was the step-child of John Allen Young.

8077 M ii. Joshua Scott YOUNG was born on 25 Jun 1982 in Greenville, Muhlenberg, KY.

General Notes: COMMENT-BIRTH: Child's birth date is prior to marriage date of parents.

8078 F iii. Samantha Jo YOUNG was born on 21 May 1984 in Lexington, Fayette Co., KY.

General Notes: COMMENT-BIRTH: Child's birth date is prior to marriage date of parents.

6640. Anita Marie HARRIS was born on 14 Jul 1942 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, died on 26 Feb 1995 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH at age 52, and was buried in Feb 1996 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, Memorial Park.

Anita married Donald Eldon MORRIS, son of Ralph MORRIS and Doris GOOD, on 3 Mar 1962 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH. Donald was born in Illinois.

General Notes:
Donald Eldon Morris

RESIDENCES: Donald and Anita Morris lived in St. Petersburg, FL for about 13 years.

DIVORCE: The marriage of Donald and Anita Morris ended in divorce in 1976.

8085 M ii. Jeffery Donald MORRIS was born on 23 Dec 1970 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL.

General Notes:
Joan Elane Harris

RESEARCHER: Joan Elane Blanton was interested in genealogy and shared information about her branch of the Conger family.

OCCUPATION: Homemaker

Joan married James Arthur BLANTON, son of Curtis James BLANTON and Beulah TROSPER, on 18 Jun 1965 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH. James was born on 26 Aug 1945 in Evarts, Harlan Co., KY, died on 7 Jul 1998 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH at age 52, and was buried in Jul 1998 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, Memorial Park.

General Notes:
James Arthur Blanton

OCCUPATION: Foreman and training instructor for Owens Brockway Glass Co., for
over 25 years.

8086 F i. Kimberly Raye BLANTON was born on 4 Mar 1967 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH.

General Notes: NO_ISSUE-DIVORCE: There was no issue of the marriage of Eric and Kimberly
Paul. The marriage ended in divorce in 1989 in Zanesville, OH.

Kimberly next married Rusty Jay PATTON on 15 Feb 1994 in Kentucky. Rusty was born in 1957 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH.

8087 M ii. Corey James BLANTON was born on 7 Mar 1969 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH.

General Notes: COMMENT: Corey James Blanton and Deanna Hofmeister Bass never married.

RELATIONSHIP: As of July 2000 Corey James Blanton and Jennifer Corson had been
in a relationship for five years.

Corey next married Jennifer CORSON Not Married. Jennifer was born on 15 Dec 1978.

General Notes:
Norman Eugene Wood

DIVORCE: The marriage of Norman Eugene Wood and Redonda Lorraine Fowler ended in divorce.

Norman married Redonda Lorraine FOWLER in Jun 1949 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA. Redonda was born on 9 Jun 1925 in Depew, Creek Co., OK, died on 3 Feb 1996 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV at age 70, and was buried on 6 Feb 1996 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV, Palm Valley View Memorial Park.

General Notes:
Redonda Lorraine Fowler

NAME-CONFLICT: Lorraine R. Koski

BURIAL-CEMETERY: Graveside service was held on 6 Feb 1996 at Palm Valley View Memorial Park, Las Vegas, NV

8089 M i. Steven Alen WOOD was born on 10 Jul 1950 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.

8090 M ii. Kenneth Alfred WOOD was born on 22 Feb 1952 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.

8091 F iii. Karen Charlene WOOD was born on 12 May 1954 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Norman next married Evelyn LEWIS on 25 Jul 1976 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Evelyn was born on 30 Oct 1917.

General Notes:
Evelyn Lewis

MARRIAGE: Evelyn Lewis was first married to a Mr. Brown.

SPOUSE: Evelyn Lewis was the 2nd spouse of Norman Eugene Woods.

6644. Ronald Verne WOOD was born on 23 Feb 1930 in Butler, Butler Co., PA and died on 31 Aug 1990 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA at age 60.

Ronald married Betty Gay NOE, daughter of William Foster NOE Jr. and Harriette Christina BLAKE,. Betty was born on 6 Dec 1931 in Prescott, Yavapai Co., AZ, died on 3 Nov 1966 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 34, and was buried on 5 Nov 1966 in Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., CA, Live Oak Memorial Park.

General Notes:
Betty Gay Noe

DEATH: 3 Nov 1966 at the Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, CA

CEMETERY: Live Oak Memorial Park

8092 M i. Robert Verne WOOD was born on 12 Jun 1954 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
Robert Verne Wood

BIRTH: 12 Jun 1954 at the Long Beach Community Hospital, Long Beach, CA

RESEARCHER: Robert Verne Wood was interested in genealogy and shared
information about his branch of the Conger family.

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1999; 1906 Mission Street, #210; San Francisco, CA 94103

8093 M ii. James Kenneth WOOD was born on 10 Apr 1956 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.

James married Wendy Lynn BORROR on 28 Aug 1982 in Woodside, San Mateo Co., CA. Wendy was born on 19 Oct 1956 in Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA.

8094 M iii. William Norman WOOD was born on 9 Apr 1958 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Ronald next married Patricia Ann PULLEE on 10 May 1970 in Clark Co., NV. Patricia was born about 15 Mar 1935 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
Patricia Ann Pullee

SPOUSE: Patricia Pullee was the 2nd wife of Ronald Verne Wood.

AKA: Mrs. Patricia Robb, prior to her marriage to Ronald V. Wood.

General Notes:
Brenda Kay Lunsford

EDUCATION: B.S. in Business Administration

HOBBIES: Crocheting, painting, genealogy, sewing

Brenda married Eldon Ray JENSEN, son of Chester JENSEN and Minnie HAEHN, on 30 Jun 1974 in Takoma Park, Montgomery Co., MD. Eldon was born on 4 Jun 1951 in Elgin, Bastrop Co., TX.

General Notes:
Eldon Ray Jensen

OCCUPATION: Machinist

HOBBIES: Sports and photography

8095 M i. David Michael JENSEN was born on 23 Apr 1978 in Takoma Park, Montgomery Co., MD.

6684. William Donovon CONGER was born on 23 May 1940 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH and died in May 1990 at age 50.

General Notes:
William Donovon Conger

NAME-AKA: Born William Donovan Goon, he changed his name to William Donovon Conger, about 1972.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 321 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Teacher

RESIDENCES: 13719 Carlton St.; Burton, OH 44021

SSN:
Individual: Conger, W.
Social Security #: 299-34-6431
Issued in: Ohio
Birth date: May 23, 1940
Death date: May 1990
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.68]

William married Ann Marie DUDA, daughter of James Peter DUDA and Florence Pauline MARLEWSKI, on 25 Jun 1966 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH. Ann was born on 25 Jul 1936 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

8096 M i. William Donavon CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1967 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

8097 F ii. Margaret Ann CONGER was born on 9 Jan 1969 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

8098 M iii. Michael Frederick CONGER was born on 15 Apr 1971 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

8099 F iv. Erin Marie CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1976 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

Judith married Kenneth James MILLER, son of Francis James MILLER and Maxine HELBERT, in May 1960 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH. Kenneth was born on 8 Oct 1941 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH.

General Notes:
Kenneth James Miller

MILITARY: 4 years in U.S.M.C.

OCCUPATION: factory worker

DIVORCE: The marriage of Kenneth James Miller and Judith Anne Goon ended in divorce.

8100 F i. Tonya Anne MILLER was born on 1 Jun 1965 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH.

8101 M ii. Mark Allen MILLER was born on 13 Dec 1971 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH.

6721. Linda UPPOLE died on 17 Apr 1997 in Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV and was buried in Apr 1997 in Deerwalk, Wood Co., WV, Middle Ridge Cemetery.

8104 M i. Robert Brady HARRIS was born on 23 Apr 1983 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH.

General Notes:
Alex Ryan Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Was the date of birth, 3 Jul 1983 as listed by Patrica Welden?

Todd married Geeta W. KARANWAL, daughter of Jaqpaul KARANWAL and Pushpa ALUWALIA, on 24 Sep 1988 in Fairfax, Fairfax Co., VA. Geeta was born on 24 Mar 1965 in Delhradun, India.

General Notes:
Geeta W. Karanwal

ERROR-NAME: CFA II lists her first name as, Greta. Patricia (Conger) Welden pointed out that this is an error. Her name is, Geeta.

8107 M i. Tyler Bryce WELDEN was born on 9 Oct 1995 in Columbia, Richland Co., SC.

8108 M ii. Joshua Dev WELDEN was born on 7 Jan 1999 in Columbia, Richland Co., SC.

Mollie married Eric KLEFFMAN, son of Roger KLEFFMAN and Gail UNKNOWN, on 3 Jul 1999 in Fort Mill, York Co., SC. Eric was born on 26 Sep 1965.

General Notes:
Brenda Lee Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Brenda Lee and Vickie Lee Conger were twins.

8110 M i. Austin Shea Mc_FEE was born on 19 May 1993 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

8111 U ii. Shelby Lee Mc_FEE was born on 19 May 1993 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.

8112 U i. Tanner Chase KREIG was born on 14 Sep 1997 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH.

General Notes:
Dee LaMar Conger

CHURCH_AFFILIATION-MISSION: Latter-day Saints. Served on a 2 year mission and Stake mission and is a church leader

EDUCATION: 4 years of college

HOBBIES: loves singing, plays guitar and enjoys hunting and fishing, and swimming

Dee married Marilyn BIRD, daughter of Orval Grant BIRD and Roberta JONES, on 28 Jun 1957 in Logan, Cache Co., UT. Marilyn was born on 24 Oct 1931 in Mendon, Cache Co., UT.

General Notes:
Marilyn Bird

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints; served on a Stake mission

OCCUPATION: Taught elementary school for several years.

PUBLIC_SERVICE-HOBBIES: Teaches piano, sings in choir, is music chorister and a church teacher. She likes to sew. Likes to swim.

8113 M i. Dee La_Mar CONGER was born on 15 Mar 1962 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

8114 M ii. Jon Warren CONGER was born on 24 Dec 196 in Orange, Orange Co., CA.

General Notes:
Jon Warren Conger

Problem: Maxine Leonard lists the birth date as, 24 Dec 1962. The year is probably in error in light of the fact that she listed the birth date of Jon Warren Conger's older brother, as 15 Mar 1962.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

8115 F iii. Karen Bird CONGER was born on 28 Mar 1966 in Fullerton, Orange Co., CA.

General Notes:
Elaine Conger

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saint

RECOLLECTIONS: Elaine's mother wrote, "Our daughter and her husband have many friends -- are very well liked. He works for the First Mortgage Co. in Houston. They are very excited about their first new home being built. They love to entertain. Elaine prepares excellent meals and enjoys home decorating. She worked at nursing; has done solo and group singing in school and church -- and has served on an LDS church mission in Florida."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 804 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Elaine married Alfred Swainston CORDON, son of Ralph Purl CORDON and Mabel Edith SWAINSTON, on 2 Nov 1957 in Thomas Co., GA. Alfred was born on 19 Jun 1934 in St. Anthony, Fremont Co., ID.

General Notes:
Alfred Swainston Cordon

DIVORCE: The marriage of Alfred Swainston Cordon and Elaine Conger ended in divorce.

8116 M i. Kenneth Alfred CORDON was born on 14 Oct 1958 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.

8117 M ii. Warren Craig CORDON was born on 9 Apr 1961 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA.

Elaine next married Donley Cole WERTZ, son of Donley Cole WERTZ and Charline Boswell JOHNSON, on 20 Apr 1965 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV. Donley was born on 19 May 1938 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

General Notes:
Donley Cole Wertz

SPOUSE: Donley Cole Wertz was the 2nd spouse of Elaine Conger.

8118 M i. Scott Coleby WERTZ was born on 15 Nov 1966 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

8119 F ii. Stacy Denise WERTZ was born on 11 Dec 1968 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

General Notes:
Linda Conger

HOBBIES: Very talented in singing, sewing, played the piano, an artist

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints, teaches in church, shurch chorister

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Loved little children and her family

Linda married Howard Ross WADLEY, son of Virgil Delos WADLEY and Oralie ATWOOD, on 3 Jul 1959 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. Howard was born on 16 Aug 1935 in Tabiona, Duchesne Co., UT.

General Notes:
Howard Ross Wadley

OCCUPATION: Worked at Skaggs store.

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Very sincere, hard working, loved his family and always went the extra mile to help others.

8120 F i. Deborah Ann WADLEY was born on 27 Apr 1960 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

8121 F ii. Linda Marie WADLEY was born on 17 Jun 1961 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

8122 M iii. Wade WADLEY was born on 20 Dec 1962 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

8123 M iv. Daniel Reed WADLEY was born on 19 May 1964 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

General Notes:
Kay Conger

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

BIOGRAPHY: Kay was a very kind and sincere person. She loved her family and her church, the girls in Primary and MIA youth organizations. She was a PTA Room Mother. She played the piano and sang. Graduated from beauty schools in Amarillo, TX and Salt Lake City, UT. Her family and the church came first.

Kay married William Bruce FRANCOM, son of William Boley FRANCOM and Edith Irma FISHER, on 5 Apr 1962 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. William was born on 29 Sep 1939 in Islip, Long Island Co., NY.

General Notes:
William Bruce Francom

OCCUPATION: Worked for Bristol Myers Co.

BIOGRAPHY: William Francom was a very diligent person. He served on a 2 year misssion [church] in Australia and held many church positions. He loved working with boys at church. He liked the outdoors and was always doing things with the family.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

8124 M i. William Bruce FRANCOM was born on 4 Apr 1963 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

8125 F ii. Tammy Kay FRANCOM was born on 27 Oct 1964 in Murray, Salt Lake Co., UT.

General Notes:
James Thomas Supan

MILITARY: 13 years in the U.S. Navy; 1 1/2 years as medic in Vietnam

OCCUPATION: EMT farmer, carpenter, custodian, firefighter

HOBBIES: Guitar

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Mayor of Howell City, UT

James married Grace Emma EARL, daughter of Clarence Edwin EARL and Minnie Marie DETMER, on 11 Feb 1956 in New Plymouth, Payette Co., ID. Grace was born on 25 Nov 1939 in New Plymouth, Payette Co., ID.

General Notes:
Grace Emma Earl

OCCUPATION: Chicken picker

HOBBIES: sewing, cooking, nursing

PUBLIC_SERVICE: 4-H Leader, Den Mother, Primary Pres.

8129 M i. Shuril Ray SUPAN was born on 18 Jan 1957 in Ontario, Malheur Co., OR.

8130 F ii. Melody Rose SUPAN was born on 3 Sep 1958 in Oak Harbor, Island Co., WA.

8131 M iii. Jimmy SUPAN was born on 15 Oct 1972 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
Janice Ione Supan

OCCUPATION: Teaches swimming, held Life Saving Certificate

HOBBIES: Liked camping, water skiing, motor bike riding, singing barbershop, trios

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

Janice married Harold Edwin ANDERSON, son of Algernon ANDERSON and Margaret TAYLOR, on 24 Mar 1955 in Logan, Cache Co., UT. Harold was born on 11 Apr 1934.

General Notes:
Harold Edwin Anderson

EDUCATION: Graduated with B.S.

OCCUPATION: School teacher, coach and Little League baseball coach

HOBBIES: Liked hunting, fishing, camping, baseball, football, basketball, water skiing, swimming.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESIDENCES: 382 N. 4th; W. Brigham City, UT 84302

8133 M i. Vic Harold ANDERSON was born on 23 Apr 1956 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

8134 M ii. Von Edwin ANDERSON was born on 1 Oct 1957 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT and died on 17 Apr 1961 at age 3.

8135 M iii. Kent C. ANDERSON was born on 20 Feb 1960 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
Wayne Conger Larsen

EDUCATION: B.S. in Aeronautical Technology

OCCUPATION: Airport operator, commercial spray pilot

HOBBIES: Singing, playing racket ball, water skiiing, snow skiinng, swimming, photography

Wayne married Kara JOHNSTON, daughter of Bert Leonard JOHNSTON and Janet Lorene YOUNG, on 18 Nov 1971 in Logan, Cache Co., UT. Kara was born on 23 Mar 1952 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
Kara Johnston

EDUCATION: 1 year of college, Cometology graduate with license

HOBBIES: Tole painting, candy making, sewing, crocheting, embroidery, grows a most beautiful flower and vegetable garden

8136 F i. Teri Lynn LARSEN was born on 31 Jan 1974 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

8137 M ii. Jeffery Wayne LARSEN was born on 8 Oct 1975 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

8138 M iii. Joshua Dan LARSEN was born on 7 Feb 1979 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

8139 M iv. Jacob Isaac LARSEN was born on 13 Jun 1980 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

8140 M v. Jordan Peter LARSEN was born on 30 May 1983 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
William Conger Larsen

DIVORCE: The marriage of William Conger Larsen and Nancy Peterson ended in divorce.

OCCUPATION: Commercial pilot, spray pilot

HOBBIES: water and snow skiing

William married Nancy PETERSON, daughter of Peter Carl PETERSON and Joan SEAGER, on 15 Mar 1974 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT. Nancy was born on 19 Sep 1955 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
Nancy Peterson

HOBBIES: Tole painting, quilt making, embroidery, cake decorating.

8141 F i. Callie Dawn LARSEN was born on 9 Jun 1975 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

8142 M ii. William Cody LARSEN was born on 13 Nov 1977 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

William next married Tammera Sue SMITH, daughter of Eugene Merrideth SMITH and Nickanora MALLEA, on 20 Jan 1983 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT. Tammera was born on 19 Dec 1961 in Jerome, Jerome, ID.

General Notes:
Tammera Sue Smith

MARRIAGE-DIVORCE: Tammera Sue Smith was first married to Lynn David Wells. They had a daughter, Tera Dawn Wells, b. 18 Jun 1980. They divorced in Feb 1982.

SPOUSE: Tammera Sue Smith was the 2nd wife of William Conger Larsen.

OCCUPATION: Sells Tupperware

General Notes:
Dennis Truman (Conger) MidzorADOPTION: The parents of Dennis Truman Conger divorced and he was adopted by
the Midzor family in 1949

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

Dennis married Claire Masa GIMA, daughter of Seiji GIMA and Yuki KANESHIRA, on 2 Sep 1961. Claire was born in Hawaii.

General Notes:
Claire Masa Gima

OCCUPATION: nurse

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

8144 M i. Steve Seiji MIDZOR was born in Mar 1967 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

8145 F ii. Mellisa Masa MIDZOR was born in 1968 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

6749. Gloria CONGER was born on 29 Dec 1940 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

8146 F i. Shauna Lee CONGER was born on 14 Dec 1957 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

8147 M i. George ESPINOZA was born on 24 Feb 1961 in Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., CA.

8148 F ii. Dawn ESPINOZA was born on 12 Jan 1962 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

8149 F iii. Maria Helen ESPINOZA was born on 13 Sep 1964 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
David Ralph Conger

Problem: Was the date of marriage, 11 Feb 1962 or 11 Feb 1963? CFA I lists both.

MILITARY: U.S. Navy

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

David married Susan Florence PETERSEN, daughter of Norman Rudger PETERSEN and Florence JOHNSON, on 11 Feb 1962. Susan was born on 22 Jul 1944 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

8150 F i. Paulette CONGER was born on 18 Jun 1963 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
Donald Ross McIntosh

MILITARY: Air crewman in U.S. Navy

EDUCATION: Graduate student at California State, B.A. in Political Science

OCCUPATION: quality engineer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESIDENCES: As of the 1970's, 8212 3rd St.; Paramount, CA 90723
RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1977, 1121 Lavendar; Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Terry married Elaine Vail CLARK, daughter of Warren Stone CLARK and Minnie Ethel MEIKLE, on 18 Nov 1960 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA. Elaine was born on 16 Dec 1938 in Winslow, Navajo Co., AZ.

8151 F i. Kelly Laurine CONGER was born on 31 May 1963 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.

8152 M ii. Mark Wray CONGER was born on 16 Jun 1963 in Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., CA.

8153 F iii. Karen Patricia CONGER was born on 6 Sep 1964 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.

8154 M iv. Michael Mc_Kay CONGER was born on 25 Mar 1967 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.

8155 M v. Infant CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1965 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA and died on 5 Oct 1965 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
Darrell Roy Conger

MILITARY: In the early 1970's he was in the U.S. Army

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

MARRIAGE: 16 Sep 1965 at the Oakland (LDS Temple), Alameda Co., CA
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 559 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Problem: A marriage date of 18 Nov 1960 has also been listed.

RESIDENCES: 3525 NE Ainsworth, Portland, OR 97211

OCCUPATION: Draftsman

HOBBIES: Drafting, tropical fish, church work, spelunking, photography, cat raising, also shared by his wife.

Darrell married Linda Doreen MARL, daughter of Herbert William MARL and Margaret Doreen WRIDE, on 16 Sep 1965 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA. Linda was born on 26 Apr 1940 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

General Notes:
Linda Doreen Marl

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

OCCUPATION: dental assistant

8156 F i. Lori Ann CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1970 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

8158 F iii. Jill Lynn CONGER was born on 13 May 1975 in Hillsboro, Washington Co., OR.

Constance married Steven Errol DOHERTY, son of Ralph DOHERTY and Marion UNKNOWN, on 6 Apr 1968 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. Steven was born on 13 Oct 1946.

General Notes:
Roger Ernest Nielson

DIVORCE: The marriage of Roger Ernest Nielson and Linda Harris ended in divorce, in 1979.

MILITARY: U.S. Naval Reserves for 8 years

EDUCATION: One year at Utah State University

HOBBIES: Interested in auto mechanics, singing, dancing, bow hunting, fishing, camping. Enjoyed trips and doing things with his 4 sons who live with him.

Roger married Linda HARRIS, daughter of Donald Joseph HARRIS and Ida KIDMAN, on 22 Jul 1966 in Logan, Cache Co., UT. Linda was born on 10 Mar 1946 in Logan, Cache Co., UT.

8160 M i. Darin Roger NIELSON was born on 27 Jul 1968 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

8161 M ii. Brack Warren NIELSON was born on 7 Dec 1969 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

8162 M iii. Chad Davis NIELSON was born on 11 Jul 1972 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

8163 M iv. Brandon Harris NIELSON was born on 2 Oct 1975 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

General Notes:
Anita Nielson

HOBBIES: sewing, aerobics, dancing, ... of ancient books

COMMENT: devoted mother and friend to her family

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: active in the Latter-day Saints

Anita married Douglas Lee GILES, son of Lewis Henry GILES and Lucille Elizabeth HANSEN, on 27 Dec 1968 in Plain City, Weber Co., UT. Douglas was born on 25 Sep 1946 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT and died on 18 Feb 1983 in Plain City, Weber Co., UT at age 36.

General Notes:
Douglas Lee Giles

EDUCATION: BYU graduate; MBA degree in Computer Engr

OCCUPATION: Digitole Computer Salesman

HOBBIES: camping, hunting, skiing

MILITARY: National Guard

COMMENT: thoughtful, loving and considerate friend to all

8164 M i. Stuart Douglas GILES was born on 31 Jan 1971 in Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., CA.

8165 M ii. Jeremy Scott GILES was born on 6 Mar 1975 in Ridgecrest, Kern Co., CA.

8166 M iii. Cortney Ryan GILES was born on 18 Dec 1977 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.

8167 F iv. Sarah Linsey GILES was born on 22 Nov 1982 in Fairfax, Fairfax Co., VA.

General Notes:
Warren Arthur Nielson

Problem: Was his name, Warren Arthur or Warren Robert? Maxine Crowell Leonardlists both in CFA II, p. 385-386.

EDUCATION: B.S. Degree from Cypress College, CA

OCCUPATION: Memorial Counselor

HOBBIES: Singing, hunting, fishing, outdoor sports

Warren married Connie Lee MILLER, daughter of Lin David MILLER and Dorotha DEAN, on 18 Aug 1979 in Maywood, Los Angeles Co., CA. Connie was born on 21 Nov 1948 in Lynwood, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
Connie Lee Miller

EDUCATION: 6 months at BYU

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Works in support groups

HOBBIES: Likes acting, dancing, arts & crafts

General Notes:
Sheri Elizabeth Nielson

ADOPTION: Sheri Elizabeth Nielson was adopted on 3 Mar 1981, CFA II, p. 386.

8169 F ii. Sommer Le_Ann NIELSON was born on 6 Jun 1980 in Orange, Orange Co., CA.

General Notes:
Don Rees Nielson

AKA: His name is Don, not Donald, CFA II, p. 385.

CHILDREN-ADOPTION: Don Rees and Jane Nielson had two children: Christine Marliane Neilson, born 26 Jul 1974 and Kenneth Don Neilson, born 12 Jul 1977. Don and Jane divorced and about 1983 the children were adopted Don's brother, David Gene and his wife, Pat.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 385 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DIVORCE: The marriage of Don Rees Nielson and Jane Westmoreland ended in divorce.

OCCUPATION-MILITARY: Plant operator, in the Utah National Guard after 1 years in the Army.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 385 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Don married Jane WESTMORELAND, daughter of Le_Roy Meeks WESTMORELAND and Lola Deane SMITH, on 14 Mar 1974 in Malad, Oneida Co., ID. Jane was born on 23 May 1958 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA.

Don next married Valerie GROVER, daughter of Curtis Bartell GROVER and Bonnie Sue COOMBS, on 7 Dec 1979 in Elko, Elko Co., NV. Valerie was born on 8 Aug 1961 in Box Elder Co., UT.

8170 F i. Shaylen Rees NIELSON was born on 15 Jul 1981 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
Davie Gene Nielson

EDUCATION: Graduate of Bear River High School

HOBBIES: Camping, fishing, hunting, playing football

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Active in Boy Scouting

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Active in the Latter-day Saints

OCCUPATION: Maintenance man

COMMENT: CFA II, p. 385 states, "is involved with S.I.D. (Sudden Infant Death)

David married Patricia Ann BROWN, daughter of Robert BROWN II and Margarete SCHMIDT, on 29 Jun 1974 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT. Patricia was born on 24 Nov 1955 in Clearfield, Davis Co., UT.

General Notes:
Patricia Ann Brown

HOBBIES: Ceramics, camping, fishing, bicycling

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Active in the Latter-day Saints

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Enjoyed children

General Notes:
Christine Marlaine Nielson

CHILDREN-ADOPTION: Don Rees and Jane Nielson had two children: Christine Marliane Neilson, born 26 Jul 1974 and Kenneth Don Neilson, born 12 Jul 1977. Don and Jane divorced and about 1983 the children were adopted Don's brother, David Gene and his wife, Pat.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 385 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
Kenneth Don Nielson

CHILDREN-ADOPTION: Don Rees and Jane Nielson had two children: Christine Marliane Neilson, born 26 Jul 1974 and Kenneth Don Neilson, born 12 Jul 1977. Don and Jane divorced and about 1983 the children were adopted Don's brother, David Gene and his wife, Pat.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 385 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
Marlaine Nielson

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Active member of Latter-day Saints.

HOBBIES: Singing, Crocheting, sewing

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Her mother, Ara, said, "she is a devoted mother, friend, very quiet, patient and sweet, helpful loving daughter."

Marlaine married Chasey Delane MITCHELL, son of Chasey Delane MITCHELL Sr. and Felice Margaret HOJNAKCK, on 5 Jan 1979 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV. Chasey was born on 1 Jul 1957 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.

General Notes:
Chasey Delane Mitchell

NAME: Chasey Delane Mitchell; CFA II, p. 377, and Chasey Delane Mitchell, p. 385.

OCCUPATION: Mechanic

HOBBIES: Fishing and hunting.

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Makes friends with everyone, a "wonderful considerate son-in-law."

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Active member of Latter-day Saints.

8176 M i. Westley Delane MITCHELL was born on 5 Dec 1979 in Orange, Orange Co., CA.

8177 F ii. Brittani MITCHELL was born on 23 Jul 1981 in American Fork, Utah Co., UT.

General Notes:
Brittani Mitchell

CONFLICT-NAME: Listed as Brittani Miner in CFA II, p. 377, which looks like an error carrying the Miner surname from the previous item.

8178 M iii. Colten Roger MITCHELL was born on 24 Mar 1984 in Orem, Utah Co., UT.

General Notes:
Colten Roger Mitchell

CONFLICT: Listed as Colten Roger Miner in CFA II, p. 377, which looks like a error carrying the Miner surname from the previous item.

General Notes:
Robert Leo Conger

RESIDENCES: 6441 NW 24th Pl; Sunrise, FL 33313

General Notes:
Kristine Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Kristine and Kathleen Conger were twins.

General Notes:
Kathleen Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Kristine and Kathleen Conger were twins.

General Notes:
Delores Ann Conger

OCCUPATION: Office manager

HOBBIES: Collects antiques

Delores married James Laurence SANDERS, son of Walker Lee SANDERS and Rosalie SWAINE, on 2 Jul 1960 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. James was born on 9 Aug 1942 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX.

8185 M i. James Wayne SANDERS was born on 18 Jun 1962 in Springlake, Cumberland Co., NC.

General Notes:
Kenneth Ray Sanders

MILITARY: May be a career Army man

HOBBIES: parachuting, water sports, fishing, hunting

Kenneth married Rhonda Kay KRAMER, daughter of Le_Roy Walker KRAMER and Selma Ruby WERNER, on 21 Jul 1984 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. Rhonda was born on 7 Nov 1964 in Fredricksburg, Gillespie Co., TX.

8187 M iii. Jerry Allen SANDERS was born on 24 Dec 1965 in Heidleberg, Germany.

Margaret married Kenneth Walter WATTERS, son of Howard Clear WATTERS and Geneva Mildred THOMPSON, on 8 Jul 1966 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. Kenneth was born on 26 Aug 1944 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.

General Notes:
Kenneth Walter Watters

MILITARY: In the U.S. Army for over 20 years.

8189 F ii. Kathleen Ann WATTERS was born on 4 Oct 1973 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

General Notes:
Leo Arnold Conger

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

EDUCATION: DVM in 1977 from Texas A&M; MD in 1984 from Texas Tech

MILITARY: U.S. Army Flight Surgeon

RESIDENCES: 3212 Mesa Verde; El Paso, TX 79904

Leo married Gayle SUGGS, daughter of Vernon Martin SUGGS and Thelma Irene HUNT, on 18 Jun 1971 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. Gayle was born on 7 Sep 1951 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

8190 F i. Crystal Gayle CONGER was born on 7 Sep 1978 in Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX and died on 15 Sep 1978.

8191 F ii. Natalie Page CONGER was born on 8 Jan 1983 in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX.

8192 M iii. Zachary Aaron CONGER was born on 17 May 1985 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

General Notes:
Deborah Jean Conger

Problem: Was she born at Fort Stockton, Pecos, TX or as listed in CFA II, p. 415, San Antonio, TX?

Deborah married David Shawn SCOTT, son of David Johnny SCOTT and Carolyn Sue SANDERS, on 19 Aug 1978 in Startzville, Comal Co., TX.

General Notes:
David Shawn Scott

DIVORCE: The marriage of David Shawn Scott and Deborah Jean Conger ended in divorce on 31 Jul 1981.

8193 M i. David Jason SCOTT was born on 23 Dec 1978 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

General Notes:
Leon Reed Conger

AKA: Reed

EDUCATION: graduate of University of Utah

OCCUPATION: pharmacist

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

HOBBIES: enjoys people, fishing and sports

RESIDENCES: 273 S. 7 E.; Hyrum, UT 84319

Leon married Dixie Louise BRIGHTON, daughter of Elliott BRIGHTON and Gladys Julia KUNGLER, on 11 Jun 1964 in Logan, Cache Co., UT. Dixie was born on 24 Jan 1945 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

General Notes:
Dixie Louise Brighton

EDUCATION: BS from University of Utah

OCCUPATION: home economics education

HOBBIES: art, sewing, writing, traveling

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

8194 M i. Todd Reed CONGER was born on 20 Mar 1967 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

8195 M ii. Tracy Paul CONGER was born on 18 Jan 1973 in Logan, Cache Co., UT.

8196 M iii. Daniel Ray CONGER was born on 10 Sep 1976 in Logan, Cache Co., UT.

8197 M iv. Michael Elliott CONGER was born on 2 Apr 1978 in Logan, Cache Co., UT.

8198 F v. Julia Louise CONGER was born on 19 Jan 1980 in Logan, Cache Co., UT.

8199 F vi. Jennifer Lyn CONGER was born on 6 Aug 1983 in Logan, Cache Co., UT.

General Notes:
Thomas Dale Conger

OCCUPATION: IRS Tax Appeal Officer

HOBBIES: fisherman

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESIDENCES: 2830 S. 2750 E; Salt Lake City, UT 84109

Thomas married Bonnie Lou MILLER, daughter of Charles Raymond MILLER and Betty Lou BARROW, on 21 Jun 1968 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. Bonnie was born on 10 Mar 1950 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

General Notes:
Bonnie Lou Miller

HOBBIES: sewing, ceramics, crewel work

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

8200 M i. Brian Thomas CONGER was born on 8 Sep 1976 in Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ.

8201 M ii. Jared Raymond CONGER was born on 9 Mar 1978 in Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ.

8202 F iii. Talana Ann CONGER was born on 2 Oct 1981 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

General Notes:
Sherman R. Conger

OCCUPATION: manager of an airline training department

HOBBIES: likes sports, likes teaching, gardening

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESIDENCES: 69 S 300 West; Logan, UT 84321

Sherman married Rebecca BIGGS, daughter of William Ned BIGGS and Kathleen Margary BARNETT, on 17 Jul 1974 in Logan, Cache Co., UT. Rebecca was born on 9 Sep 1954 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

General Notes:
Rebecca Biggs

HOBBIES: needlepoint; pianist; likes sewing; reading

ORGANIZATIONS: in PTA leadership; has educational interests

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

8203 M i. Nathan William CONGER was born on 21 Apr 1976 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

8204 U ii. Alma Ryan CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1977 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

8205 F iii. Dayna Marie CONGER was born on 23 Nov 1979 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX.

8206 M iv. Joel Sherman CONGER was born on 24 May 1983 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

8207 F v. Emma Louise CONGER was born on 25 Sep 1987 in Logan, Cache Co., UT.

General Notes:
Kenneth William Conger

MILITARY: 3 years in U.S. Army, M.P.

EDUCATION: college graduate with a degree in Police Science

OCCUPATION: police officer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

HOBBIES: fishing and pistol shooting for pleasure and competition

RESIDENCES: P.O. Box 36, Stockton, UT 84071

Kenneth married Christine HUGHES, daughter of Harold Boyd HUGHES and Catherine Murdock BROOKE, on 28 Jan 1964 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT. Christine was born on 13 Aug 1947 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

General Notes:
Christine Hughes

HOBBIES: likes bowling, ceramics and "anything with her hands"

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

8208 M i. Tony Clifford CONGER was born on 24 Jun 1964 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

8209 M ii. Shane Boyd CONGER was born on 8 Jan 1969 in Fairfield, Solano Co., CA.

8210 F iii. Christina Marie CONGER was born on 31 Mar 1973 in Fairfield, Solano Co., CA.

Kenneth next married Lynn Marie MAKIN, daughter of Robert F. MAKIN and Martha Marie JUEL, on 19 Feb 1982 in Casper, Natrona Co., WY. Lynn was born on 28 Feb 1959.

General Notes:
Catherine Murdock Brooke

SPOUSE: Lynn Marie Makin was the 2nd wife of Kenneth William Conger.

OCCUPATION: police dispatcher

HOBBIES: combined training horse trials, horse shows, fishing, hunting,
camping, hiking, handicrafts

RESIDENCES: P.O. Box 1148, Glenrock, WY 82637

General Notes:
Dennis Lee Conger

OCCUPATION: refinery operator

MILITARY: served in USMC

HOBBIES: fishing

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: they are Lutherans

RESIDENCES: P.O. Box 127; Sinclair, WY 82334

Dennis married Susan WILLIAMS, daughter of Harold WILLIAMS and Elsie KAIZER, on 26 Mar 1971 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT. Susan was born on 28 Mar 1950 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

8211 M i. Jeremy Guy CONGER was born on 10 Jan 1973 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

General Notes:
Joel Scott Conger

OCCUPATION: Carpenter, drafter

HOBBIES: Softball, bowling.

Joel next married Dorothy SNAPP, daughter of Oral SNAPP and Lois Pearson WILDE, on 1 Sep 1979 in Elko, Elko Co., NV. Dorothy was born on 2 Oct 1954 in Coalville, Summit Co., UT.

General Notes:
Joelle Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Joelle and Joelee Conger were twins.

General Notes:
Joelee Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Joelle and Joelee Conger were twins.

General Notes:
Daryl Blake Conger

RESIDENCES: 65W 23005; Clearfield, UT 84015

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

Daryl married Linda CEVERING, daughter of Earl C. CEVERING and Leah Mae ERICSON, on 18 Jun 1975 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. Linda was born on 5 Mar 1957 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

8216 M i. Ryan Blake CONGER was born on 25 Nov 1976 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

8217 F ii. Jennifer Lynn CONGER was born on 16 May 1978 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

8219 F i. Marjorie Marie CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1964 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

8220 F ii. Angela Chalese CONGER was born on 30 Apr 1971 in Bountiful, Davis Co., UT.

8221 F iii. Tiffany Arlene CONGER was born on 30 Dec 1972 in Nephi, Juab Co., UT.

8222 F iv. Tanya Sue CONGER was born on 6 May 1976 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.

Robert next married Joyce Ann MEYERS, daughter of Ross Joseph MYERS and Alma Jean SCHNETTERLY, on 29 Mar. Joyce was born on 23 Jan 1940 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.

General Notes:
Joyce Ann Meyers

CHILDREN: Joyce had children: Wendy Ann Morris, born 30 Jul 1960; Susan Jean Stachowick, born 18 Apr 1964; Matthew Raymond Stachowick, born 14 Nov 1970.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 195 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Verlene married Max Thomas CORNWELL III, son of Max Thomas CORNWELL II and Lois Virginia DAUGHERTY, on 18 Jan 1975 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Max was born on 14 Jul 1950 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

General Notes:
Max Thomas Cornwell

OCCUPATION: appraiser

HOBBIES: carpentry

NAME: Max Thomas Cornwell III, CFA II, p. 284

8224 F i. Nicole CORNWELL was born on 25 Aug 1976 in Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA.

6819. Ruth Ann CONGER was born on 19 Nov 1953 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

Ruth married Frederick Norman MURPHY, son of Norman Frederick MURPHY and Dorothy FORNELL, on 2 Dec 1972 in Fountain Valley, Orange Co., CA. Frederick was born on 5 Jun 1952 in Trenton, Wayne Co., MI.

8228 M i. Corey Frederick MURPHY was born on 1 Aug 1973 in Anaheim, Orange Co., CA.

8229 F ii. Lisa Marie MURPHY was born on 24 Mar 1978 in Anaheim, Orange Co., CA.

General Notes:
Dianne Kay Conger

AKA: Dianna George in the obituary of her sister, Janet Lee Derby

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 2000, Dianna George of Seattle, [WA]

8230 M i. Tad Christopher GEORGE was born on 13 Apr 1970 in Ames, Story Co., IA.

8231 M ii. Andrew Warren GEORGE was born on 31 Aug 1976 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

General Notes:
Mary Kathryn Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 2000, Mary Adam of Greensburg, IN

6828. Janet Lee CONGER was born on 4 Mar 1955 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA, died in Dec 2000 in Jefferson Co., IA at age 45, and was buried on 10 Dec 2000 in Richland, Keokuk Co., IA, Richland Friends.

General Notes:
Janet Lee Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 31 Mar 1955; 4 Mar 1955 in her obituary.

OCCUPATION: legal secretary for 20 years, piano teacher, pre-school teacher at Agapeland in Fairfield

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member and pianist at Grace Family Church

RESIDENCES: Fairfield, IA

OBITUARY: Janet Derby
Janet Lee Derby, 45, of Fairfield, [IA], died at Jefferson County Hospital.

She was born March 4, 1955, to Warren Eugene and Frances Lee Kenyon Conger in Fairfield. She married Terry W. Derby on August 16, 1975 in Packwood.

She was a legal secretary for 20 years and a piano teacher. She was a pre-school teacher at Agapeland in Fairfield and was a member and pianist at Grace Family Church.

She is survived by her husband; a son, Aaron Derby of Iowa City; two daughthers, Nicole Derby of Iowa City and Lidsey Derby of Fairfield; her parents; and two sisters, Dianna George of Seattle and Mary Adam of Greensburg, Indiana.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Services were held Sunday, December 10, 2000, at Grace Family Church near Richland, the Reverend Jim Cecil officiated at the burial service at Richland Friends Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Grace Family Church or to the family.
(Source: unknown and undated newspaper, published in The Conger Confab, March 2001, p. 308, typed by Richard E. Henthorn)

8234 M i. Aaron John DERBY was born on 19 Jan 1977 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA.

General Notes:
Lindsay Elizabeth Derby

NAME-CONFLICT: Lidsey Derby in the obituary of her mother.

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 2000, Fairfield, IA

General Notes:
Bruce David Tuley

RESIDENCES: As of Jan 1998, Route 2; Hedrick, IA 52563-9802

DIVORCE: The marriage of Bruce Tuley ended in divorce.

General Notes:
Randy Vernon Ellis

DIVORCE: The marriage of Randy and Debbie Ellis ended in divorce.

General Notes:
Charles Elwood Drum

Problem: Was his middle name, Elwood or Ellwood?

Problem: What events in the life of Charles E. Drum took place in Woodsfield, OH.

EDUCATION: Graduated from Ohio State

OCCUPATION: Worked for Pittsburgh Plate Glass, sometimes overseas.

MARRIAGE: Charles E. Drum, and Mary R. Yoss were married on 4 Dec 1897 in Monroe Co., OH
(Source: Monroe County, Ohio Marriages 1867-1917 - furnished by Dr. Samuel B. Hackney)

Elva married Elvin Eugene EWERS on 14 Mar 1970. Elvin was born on 6 May 1943 and died on 18 Oct 1995 at age 52.

General Notes:
Elvin Eugene Ewers

SSN:
Individual: Ewers, E.
Social Security #: 272-40-6022
Issued in: Ohio
Birth date: May 6, 1943
Death date: Oct 1995
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jun 12, 2004, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.81928.194]

General Notes:
Timothy Dwane Morton

RESEARCHER: Timothy Dwane Morton was interested in genealogy. His Monroe Co., OH ancestors include: Drum; Denbow; Conger; Piatt, Kirkbride. Also, his mother was married twice, to Morton and Henthorn. Email: tmorton2@cfl.rr.com

Timothy married Carol Ann MENCH on 25 Feb 1975. Carol was born on 29 Jun 1954.

Deanna married David Blaine ZEIGLER on 9 Jun 1979. David was born on 2 Feb 1958.

General Notes:
John Steven Conger

EDUCATION: graduated in June 1967 from Douglas School of Business, Menessen, PA

MILITARY: USAF Jul 1967 - 7 Jan 1968, medical honorable discharge

OCCUPATION: postal carrier

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Donora, PA Councilman 1974-1978; President Oil, Chemical and
Atomic Workers Intr'l Union, Local 8-859, 1979

ORGANIZATIONS: Donora, PA Lodge #626 F&M

RESIDENCES: 677 Thompson Ave; Donora, PA 15033-1930

John married Kay Jean STRENSKE, daughter of Carl Kenneth STRENSKE and Mary Louise REYNOLDS, on 12 Aug 1972 in N. Belle Vernon, Westmoreland Co., PA. Kay was born on 6 Jun 1947 in North Charleroi, Washington Co., PA.

General Notes:
Kay Jean Strenske

OCCUPATION: bank teller

HOBBIES: sews, sings in church choir, loves to travel

ORGANIZATIONS: member of the PTA

RECOLLECTIONS: According to her husband, John, she is an excellent wife and
mother

8263 M i. John Steven CONGER II was born on 1 May 1976 in North Charleroi, Washington Co., PA.

8264 F ii. Keri Jean CONGER was born on 31 Jul 1981 in Monongahela, Washington Co., PA.

General Notes:
Jacqualine Gail Biss

OCCUPATION: Hoped to write a best seller

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

HOBBIES: Genealogy

Jacqualine married Horatio Lee WALKER, son of Lester Horatio WALKER and Mary Ann CHAMBERLAIN, on 3 Jun 1956 in Roseburg, Douglas Co., OR. Horatio was born on 18 May 1936 in Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR.

General Notes:
Horatio Lee Walker

OCCUPATION: Dairy farmer

HOBBIES: Loved to fish

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESIDENCES: Rt. 1, Box 61-B; Harrisburg, OR 97446

8265 U i. Robin Horatio WALKER was born on 30 Jul 1957 in Lebanon, Linn Co., OR.

8266 F ii. Tamera Lee WALKER was born on 3 Apr 1959 in Lebanon, Linn Co., OR.

8267 U iii. Shawn Dion WALKER was born on 12 Jun 1962 in Lebanon, Linn Co., OR.

8268 F iv. Da_Naie Gaylene WALKER was born on 2 Mar 1966 in Lebanon, Linn Co., OR.

General Notes:
Richard Wayne Thurio

AKA: Rickard Wayne Thurlo, CFA II, p. 724.

QUESTION: Was his first name really, Rickard?

General Notes:
Cynthia Elaine Dudley

AKA: Cynthia Elaine Harris in CFA I, p. 728.

General Notes:
Pamela Kristine Toon

EDUCATION: B.A. in Physical Education

HOBBIES: Liked sewing, gardening, camping, working with stained glass.

Pamela married Patrick A. NOUROT, son of Carl Joseph NOUROT and Phyllis Elizabeth HELEY, on 15 Jun 1968 in Fairfield, Solano Co., CA. Patrick was born on 27 Jun 1945 in Vallejo, Solano Co., CA.

General Notes:
Patrick A. Nourot

MILITARY: U.S.M.C.

EDUCATION: B.A. in Geography

OCCUPATION: Managerial work

8275 M i. Arthur Trent NOUROT was born on 11 Jan 1972 in Mission Viejo, Orange Co., CA.

8276 F ii. Tianna Kristine NOUROT was born on 18 Mar 1975 in San Clemente, Orange Co., CA.

6906. Priscilla Elaine TOON was born on 24 May 1948 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI and died on 7 Apr 1982 at age 33.

Priscilla married Robert H. MAEYAMA, son of Henry H. MAEYAMA and Unknown, on 28 Dec 1968 in Fairfield, Solano Co., CA. Robert was born on 8 Jan 1948 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

General Notes:
Robert H. Maeyama

DIVORCE: The marriage of Robert H. Maeyama and Priscilla Elaine Toon ended in divorce.

General Notes:
Scott Lindgren

SPOUSE: Scott Lindgren was the 2nd spouse of Priscilla E. Toon. He had a son
by a prior relationship, Scott Richard Lindgren, b. 13 Jun 1968

BIRTH: Birth might have been, 29 May 1931. See CFA II, p. 442 which listed
this date as the date of marriage to Priscilla Toon.

General Notes:
Matthew R. Jalili

EDUCATION: Graduated in June 2003 from Arlington High School, Arlington, TX

General Notes:
Kevin Thomas Posey

DIVORCE: The marriage of Kevin Thomas Posey and Carla R. Byers ended in divorce.

8281 F i. Chantal Lee POSEY was born on 9 Apr 1979 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

8282 M ii. Sean Patrick POSEY was born on 30 Jan 1989 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

General Notes:
Lauretta Pauline Hutchison

PARENTS: Paul Hutchinson and Geneva Elvira Leonard

NAME-CONFLICT: Loretta Hutchinson (CFA II, p. 378); Lauretta Pauline Hutchison in CFA II, p. 342.

Lauretta married Billie Francis MONAHAN, son of Fred MONAHAN and Lela WHEELER, on 10 Jul 1956 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. Billie was born on 18 May 1933 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO.

General Notes:
Billie Francis Monahan

OCCUPATION: Worked for Hallmark Co., in Kansas City, MO

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Sunday school teacher and Scout Leader

General Notes:
Wendal Paul Hutchison

PARENTS: Paul Hutchinson and Geneva Elvira Leonard

OCCUPATION: Meat cutter

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Loved to meet people, liked hunting dogs, outdoor sportsman

Wendal married Velma M. STEELE, daughter of Roy STEELE and Ruby Mc_BURNEY, on 26 Nov 1961 in Kirksville, Adair Co., MO. Velma was born on 29 May 1941 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA.

General Notes:
Franklin Douglas Leonard

PARENTS: Emil Donald Leonard and Florence Levida Dowdy

DIVORCE: The marriage of Franklin Douglas Leonard and Susan Oesterich ended in divorce in May or Mar 1966. CFA II, p. 361 lists two different months for the divorce.

Franklin next married Nancy Ellen FROJD, daughter of Hilding Sigard FROJD and Viola Eleanor MALM, on 7 Dec 1968 in Joliet, Will Co., IL.

General Notes:
Nancy Ellen Frojd

SPOUSE: Nancy Ellen Frojd was the 2nd spouse of Franklin Douglas Leonard.

General Notes:
Donald Leslie Leonard

PARENTS: Emil Donald Leonard and Florence Levida Dowdy

OCCUPATION: Owner of Leonard's Unit Step of Moline, IL

Donald married Janice Kay FITZ_HENRY, daughter of Myron P. FITZ_HENRY and Florence Verina ANDERSON, on 10 Aug 1965 in Joliet, Will Co., IL. Janice was born on 16 Dec 1943 in Joliet, Will Co., IL.

General Notes:
Tisha Rochelle Kent

PARENTS: Frank Joseph Kent and Hazel Marie Leonard

OCCUPATION: Worked in a store

HOBBIES: Sewing.

Tisha married Gary Lynn LATHAM, son of Vernon Clark LATHAM and Harriett Louise DALE, on 2 Apr 1961 in Confardent, , IA. Gary was born on 14 Mar 1943 in Corydon, Wayne Co., IA.

General Notes:
Gary Lynn Latham

PARENTS: Vernon Clark Latham and Harriett Louise Dale

OCCUPATION: Race car driver until ill health prevented it; cement worker

HEALTH_HISTORY: At the age of 11 it was discovered that he had diabetes. He lost most of his eyesight, had bad kidneys and nerves destroyed.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 359 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

QUESTION-MARRIAGE: Could the place of marriage have been, Confidence, Wayne Co., IA?

Steven married Donna Kay ALLEY, daughter of Fred Victor ALLEY and Marilyn Deanne CHRISTIAN, on 6 May 1972. Donna was born on 26 Aug 1954.

Kathy married Scott Eugene LARSON, son of H. C. LARSON and Eloise LARKIN, on 22 Aug 1970. Scott was born on 11 May 1950 in Red Oak, Montgomery Co., IA.

General Notes:
Scott Eugene Larson

OCCUPATION-RESIDENCES: Postal Clerk at Council Bluffs, IA

General Notes:
Linda Lorraine Conger

PARENTS: Robert Lee Conger and Mildred Lucille Loy

Problem: Was her middle name, Lorraine or Louise?

OCCUPATION: Excellent typist and shorthand speed writer.

Linda married Nelson HINKLE, son of William Henry HINKLE and Mary Ella TREW, on 26 Jun 1960 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE. Nelson was born on 14 Dec 1938 in Broken Bow, Custer Co., NE.

General Notes:
Nelson Hinkle

PARENTS: William Henry Hinkle and Mary Ella Trew

OCCUPATION: High school principal

8297 M i. Timothy Nelson HINKLE was born on 19 Jan 1963 in Laurel, Cedar Co., NE.

8298 M ii. Brent Nathan HINKLE was born on 24 Jun 1967 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.

6979. Ival Robert CONGER was born on 1 Jun 1943 in Sargent, Custer Co., NE, died on 8 May 1987 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH at age 43, and was buried in May 1987 in Newark, Licking Co., OH, Wilson Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ival Robert Conger

PARENTS: Robert Lee Conger and Mildred Lucille Loy

OCCUPATION: machinist

RESIDENCES: 165 Greenfield; Newark, OH 43055

COMMENT: On 21 Mar 1970, Ival Robert Conger wrote, "My father is even more thrilled at the thought of finally finding out about his ancestors. He has tried for several years to trace our family back, but has not been very successful. One interesting point about our family is that from Charles Seigel Conger to the present day there is only one male Conger left to carry on the name in our line. That dubious distinction falls to me."
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

SS Death Index: Ival Conger; b. 1 Jun 1943; issued: NE; d. May 1987;
last place of residence: ; zipcode: ; SSN: 505-52-4425

Ival married Eunice Almeda GREEN, daughter of Amos Cleve GREEN and Ella Faye SKEEN, on 29 Dec 1963 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE. Eunice was born on 12 Mar 1944 in Morristown, Hamblen Co., TN.

8299 F i. Sheri Lynn CONGER was born on 1 Nov 1966 in Newark, Licking Co., OH.

General Notes:
Sheri Lynn Conger

PARENTS: Ival Robert Conger and Eunice Almeda Green

Sheri married Steven Michael STRELECKY on 19 Apr 1986. Steven was born on 30 Oct 1965 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

8300 F ii. Tammy Lorraine CONGER was born on 21 Oct 1968 in Newark, Licking Co., OH.

General Notes:
Tammy Lorraine Conger

PARENTS: Ival Robert Conger and Eunice Almeda Green

8301 M iii. Andrew Ival CONGER was born on 12 Jun 1970 in Newark, Licking Co., OH.

General Notes:
Andrew Ival Conger

PARENTS: Ival Robert Conger and Eunice Almeda Green

RECOLLECTIONS: Congers Keeping Walking Stick Tradition Alive by Glennis Nagel
Some children are born with a silver spoon in their mouths, but Andrew Ival Conger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ival Conger, Newark, Ohio, was born June 12, [1970 at Newark, Licking Co., OH] with a walking stick in his hand.

Of course, no one expects Andy to walk with the stick. The walking stick hasn't been used as a walking stick in more than 105 years. The walking stick is a part of Conger tradition.

"In the last 105 years, at least, it hasn't been used as walking stick, but it has been handed down through the family," Andy's grandfather, Robert Conger, 802 W. 27th St., said.

Through the years, the walking stick has been handed down from oldest son to oldest son.

Although Mr. Conger doesn't know how far back the tradition goes, he said, "I think that you may assume this was made in the early 1800's."

"A lot of the story is probably folklore, but the story is that the walking stick was made for one of my great grandfathers by Joseph Tibbles, who was called Uncle Joe," Mr. Conger said. "It was made with the stipulation that it was to go to the oldest son in each generation." However, the tradition was in danger of dying out.

"My father, Finis, was the oldest of eight boys. Out of eight boys, there were only four boys born and I was one of those boys. And from those four, there was only one boy, my son Ival, and he was born 27 years ago," Mr. Conger explained.

"My oldest brother had two daughters, so I got the cane because I did have a son. Of the Congers, there is only my brother, my son, and now my grandson left. Nowhere in the United States is there any more of our family line except us," he said.

Just which great grandfather the walking stick was made for Mr. Conger doesn't know. It could have been made for Finis' father, Sigel, or Sigel's father, Elias, or for Elias' father, Enos.

Whoever it was made for, Uncle Joe reputedly was very particular.

"It is a hickory stick. He hunted all over the woods until he found the branch he wanted, then he tied it. And in two or three years he returned to it, and it had grown straight by that time." Mr. Conger said.

"After he had cut it, he threw it up in the barn and left it for a year. After that year was up, he went and got it. He peeled the bark off of it and threw it up there for another year.

"The next year he began to whittle. The walking stick was carved into four separate segments with each segment made in the form of a different tool handle: a hammer, ax, adz and mall." he said. "Once each of the handles was carved, the wood was smoothed with a piece of broken glass. There was no sandpaper in those days. "

"Some people say I should redo it, sand it and refinish it, but I think it should be handed down in its original form," Mr. Conger said.

In keeping with the tradition of handing down the walking stick, Mr. Conger has made an old fashioned baby cradle for each of his four daughters and his son. The cradles are to be handed down from generation to generation.

"I made the first one for our son's wife, Almeda. Hers is made of walnut and the others are of cherry wood. We had hoped that the first baby would be a boy," Mr. Conger said.

However, the first two grandchildren to use the walnut cradle were girls, Sherry, who will be four years old this fall, and Tammy, a year and a half old.

To encourage his daughter-in-law to provide the Conger family with a son to carry on the family name, Mr. Conger offered her a $100 bill and a gold plated baby cradle.

"Knowing her blowing it twice, I didn't think I'd have to make one," he said with a smile. "I haven't figured out how I'll gold plate it yet."

The Congers left for Newark, Ohio, this week to take the walking stick and $100 to the new arrival.
(Source: Newspaper clipping, with photos of grandparents and parents - The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, unnumbered page - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Andrew married Grace Lynn HANKINS, daughter of Grant Ellis HANKINS and Doris Fay CAMPBELL, on 24 Mar 1990 in Newark, Licking Co., OH. Grace was born on 12 Dec 1970 in Mount Vernon, Knox Co., OH.

General Notes:
Grace Lynn Hankins

PARENTS: Grant Ellis Hankins and Doris Fay Campbell

General Notes:
Mildred Joanne Conger

PARENTS: Robert Lee Conger and Mildred Lucille Loy

COMMENT: Mildred is, "a girl with a ready smile who never knew a stranger; a wonderful mother and loving daughter."
(Source: The Conger Family of America I, p. 767 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Mildred married Gale MILLSAP, son of Cline Ellison MILLSAP and Ruby Mae SQUIRE, on 15 Sep 1963 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE. Gale was born on 15 Sep 1942 in O'Neill, Holt Co., NE.

8302 F i. Debra Dee MILLSAP was born on 6 Jul 1964 in Broken Bow, Custer Co., NE.

8303 M ii. Edwin Gale MILLSAP was born on 6 Apr 1966 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE.

Janis married David Lee Mc_CARTER on 15 Jan 1963 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV.

8305 M i. David Lee Mc_CARTER was born on 26 Apr in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Pamela married Gary Wayne HICKOX on 4 Nov 1963 in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA.

8307 M ii. Gary Wayne HICKOX was born on 28 Aug 1967 in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Donald married Diane Kay QUICK, daughter of Marvin Alan QUICK and Betty Lou NICHOLS, on 16 Jan 1967. Diane was born on 13 Apr 1948.

General Notes:
Robert Phillips

AKA: Bobby

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1993, Briceville, TN

General Notes:
Naomi Ann Conger

PARENTS: Ernest Eugene Conger and Shirley Ann Ehlers

BIRTH: 5 Sep 1973 at the old St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital on Main Street in Centerville, IA. At that time her parents lived in Exline, IA.

EDUCATION: Attended Cincinnati Elementary and then went to Centerville's Lakeside School and on through the Centerville System until graduation from Centerville High School, Centerville, IA in 1991.

OCCUPATION: As of 2001 worked at Alliant Energy.

Naomi married Michael Bradley CASSADY, son of Gary CASSADY and Joyce EXLINE,. Michael was born on 29 Mar 1972.

8314 M i. Troy Logan CASSADY was born on 2 Jan 1996 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA.

Naomi next married Steven Brent HAWK, son of Harold Brent HAWK and Edith MULLINS,. Steven was born in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Steven Brent Hawk

AKA: Goes by his middle name, Brent.

MILITARY: Served in the U.S. Army

SPOUSE: Brent Hawk was the 2nd spouse of Naomi Ann Conger.

RESIDENCES: Mystic, IA

OCCUPATION: As of 2001, Maintenance scheduler/supervisor with trucking firm in Cedar Rapids, IA

8315 F i. Emily Ann HAWK was born on 13 Sep 1994 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA.

8316 M ii. Ethan Eugene HAWK was born on 3 Jun 1997 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA.

General Notes:
Samuel Dean Conger

PARENTS: Ernest Eugene Conger and Shirley Ann Ehlers

BIRTH: 14 Sep 1978 at the old St. Josephs Mercy Hospital on Main Street in Centerville, IA.

EDUCATION: Attended school in Cincinnati,IA and later attended Centerville Schools in Centerville, IA where he graduated in 1996.

HOBBIES: Had an early interest in jigsaw puzzles. Liked fishing as an adult.

OCCUPATION: Setup person with Newell Company (plastics, used to be Rubbermaid) in Centerville, IA.

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Volunteer Fireman

Samuel married Michelle Dawn FARRELL, daughter of Rex Allen WRIGHT and Patricia Ann Mc_CARTY,. Michelle was born on 20 Aug 1981 in Chariton, Lucas Co., IA.

8317 M i. Nicholas Gilbert Cole CONGER was born on 15 May 2000 in Corydon, Wayne Co., IA.

General Notes:
Sarah Amy Conger

PARENTS: Ernest Eugene Conger and Shirley Ann Ehlers

BIRTH: 7 Mar 1981 at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital in Centerville, IA

EDUCATION: Played clarinet and bass clarient at Centerville High School, Centerville, IA. Band (All-Conference 3 years). Played tennis about every chance she got. Graduated from Centerville High School in 1999.

General Notes:
Michael Sconzo

AKA: Called, Mike

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 2001, Cincinnati, IA

8318 M i. Shonmikel Frank SCONZO was born on 28 Jul 2000 in Bloomfield, Davis Co., IA.

7022. Virginia Arletta HAYNES was born on 12 Oct 1914 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH and died in Jun 1976 in Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA at age 61.

Helen married David Glenmore FORDHAM, son of Harlan Arthur FORDHAM and Jean Irene HAWKINS, on 9 Jul 1943 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH. David was born on 9 Apr 1917 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH.

General Notes:
David Glenmore Fordham

MILITARY: U.S. Navy during WWII

EDUCATION: Graduation of Marietta College, Marietta, OH

OCCUPATION: Retired meteorlogist

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

RESIDENCES: 519 Park Ridge Road; Bloomington, IN

General Notes:
David Glenmore Fordham

RESIDENCES-OCCUPATION: Lived in Marlborough, Eng, worked for Intell Corp.

QUESTION-BIRTH: In what state was the birth place, Maryland?

8326 F ii. Barbara Helen FORDHAM was born on 24 Jun 1946 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.

Barbara married Rolland E. KEHL, son of Claude H. KEHL and Clara W. HERCHER, on 10 Sep 1966 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH. Rolland was born on 31 Jul 1942 in Germantown, Washington Co., OH.

General Notes:
Rolland E. Kehl

EDUCATION: Graduate of Ohio University; Masters Degree from Roosevelt H.U.

OCCUPATION: Supt. Prod. U.S. Steel

8327 M iii. Bruce Glenmore FORDHAM was born on 19 Mar 1951 in Troy, Miami Co., OH.

General Notes:
Bruce Glenmore Fordham

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth take place?

MILITARY: Vietnam War veteran

OCCUPATION: Artist

RESIDENCES: New York City

NEVER_MARRIED: Unmarried

General Notes:
Zetta Mae Guilinger

EDUCATION: Graduated in 1964 from Chaney High School, Youngstown, Mahoning Co.,
OH; Graduated in 1970 with a B.A. degree from Youngstown State University,
Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH

OCCUPATION: Probation Officer, Mahoning County Juvenile Court, Youngstown, OH
from 1970-1980; Sebastion Music Center, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH from
1982-1986

Zetta married Joseph Leo SAUNDERS on 10 Nov 1972 in New Castle, Lawrence Co., PA. Joseph was born on 5 Oct 1941 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

General Notes:
Joseph Leo Saunders

AKA: Joe

EDUCATION: Graduated in 1959 from Chaney High School, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH

MILITARY: U.S. Army from 1959-1963

8328 F i. Meghan Susan SAUNDERS was born on 11 Jul 1973 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

General Notes:
Meghan Susan Saunders

EDUCATION: Graduated in 1991 from Rayen High School (National Honor Society),
Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; As of Jan 1996 attending Youngstown State
University with graduation expected in March 1997.

Meghan married James Christopher DEGREGORY, son of James R. DEGREGORY and Shirley A. UNKNOWN, on 15 Jun 1996 in Boardman, Mahoning Co., OH. James was born on 28 Aug 1970.

General Notes:
James Christopher Degregory

OCCUPATION: Coach and swimming instructor at the YMCA, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

8329 M ii. Dallas John SAUNDERS was born on 18 Nov 1977 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

General Notes:
Dallas John Saunders

EDUCATION: Graduated from Ursuline High School, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH in June 1996.

SPORTS: 1994 Steel Valley Conference, 1st Team Football, 2nd Team Baseball; Letters in baseball and football at Ursuline High School.

General Notes:
James Robert Guilinger

PARENTS: Robert Ralph Guilinger and Josephine Mafalda Serpe

BIRTH:
James Robert Guilinger was born on 6 Apr 1952 at Grange Mount Maternity Hospital in Birkenhead, Chesire, England. His father was in the USAF at Sealand AFB, England from Sep 1951 to Jan 1954 and lived off-base in Birkenhead, near Liverpool, England.

MARRIAGE: James Robert Guilinger and Dianne Kathleen Lehman were married on 2 Jan 1973 at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Corpus Christi, TX.

EDUCATION: B.S. degree in Geology, Dec. 1973, Colorado University, Boulder, CO

OCCUPATION: Director of Exploration for Prospectores Minerales Mexico, SA, Hermasillo, Sonora, Mexico; a subsidiary of Eldorado Gold Corp., Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

James married Dianne Kathleen LEHMAN, daughter of William L. LEHMAN and Leona June WALISER, on 2 Jan 1973 in Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX. Dianne was born on 8 Nov 1953 in Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX.

General Notes:
Dianne Kathleen Lehman

OCCUPATION: homemaker; Organized craft shows, 1980-1990; employed at "THE BOOKIES," Denver, CO, seller of children's books, 1990 to 1996.

8330 F i. Gina Marie GUILINGER was born on 25 Jun 1974 in Boulder, Boulder Co., CO.

General Notes:
Gina Marie Guilinger

EDUCATION: 1992 graduate of Arvada West High School, Arvada CO; attended Regis
University at Denver, CO, 1994-1995; attending Metro State University, Denver,
CO, 1996-.

8331 M ii. Jeffery James GUILINGER was born on 18 Oct 1976 in Denver, Denver Co., CO, died on 24 Sep 1996 in Alamosa, Alamosa Co., CO at age 19, and was buried on 30 Sep 1996 in Jefferson, CO, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jeffery James Guilinger

PARENTS: James Robert Guilinger and Dianne Kathleen Lehman

EDUCATION: 1995 graduate of Mullin High School, Denver, CO; From Sep. 1995 to present (1996) attending Adams State University, Alamosa, CO

SS Death Index: Jeffrey Guilinger; b. 18 Oct 1976; issued: CO; d. 24 Sep 1996;
last place of residence: ; zipcode: ; SSN: 524-21-7240

8332 F iii. Brianne Elizabeth GUILINGER was born on 4 Feb 1980 in Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO.

8333 F iv. Amanda Michelle GUILINGER was born on 20 Jul 1985 in Aurora, Arapahoe Co., CO.

8334 M v. Thomas Vincent GUILINGER was born on 26 Oct 1992 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

General Notes:
Thomas Vincent Guilinger

PARENTS: James Robert Guilinger and Dianne Kathleen Lehman

8335 F vi. Rebecca Grace GUILINGER was born on 31 May 1997 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

General Notes:
David Ralph Guilinger

BIRTH: David Ralph Guilinger was born on 13 Aug 1957 at the Memorial Hospital in Craig, Moffat Co., CO.

EDUCATION:
A.S. degree in Science, June 1977, Mesa State College, Grand Junction, CO
B.A. degree in Geology, June 1979, Colorado University, Boulder, CO
M.S. degree in Geology, December 1982, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Techology, Socorro, NM
Teaching Certificate, 1984, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

OCCUPATION: High school science teacher, Greeley West High School, Greeley, CO, 1984 to present (August 1996); as of 1996-1997 teaching in the International Baccalaureate Program (Science).

MARRIAGE: David Ralph Guilinger and Mary Ann Hogan were married on 4 Aug 1990 at the Church of the Risen Christ (Catholic) in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

David married Mary Ann HOGAN, daughter of Edward W. HOGAN and Margaret GIBBONS, on 4 Aug 1990 in Denver, Denver Co., CO. Mary was born on 12 Oct 1953 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

General Notes:
Mary Ann Hoggan

EDUCATION:
B.S. in Statistics, June 1975, University of Denver, Denver, CO
MBA degree, June 1983, Regis College, Denver, CO

OCCUPATION: U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Minerals Management,
1983 - present (as of Dec 1995)

EDUCATION: Received CPA designation in 1984

8336 M i. John Paul GUILINGER was born on 22 Mar 1986 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

General Notes:
John Paul Guilinger

ADOPTION: John Paul Guilinger, son of Mary Ann Hogan, was adopted by David R.
Guilinger after he married Mary Ann Hogan.

8337 M ii. James Joseph GUILINGER was born on 16 Dec 1991 in Louisville, Boulder Co., CO.

8338 F iii. Ann Marie GUILINGER was born on 23 May 1994 in Louisville, Boulder Co., CO.

General Notes:
Michael Ralph Evanson

AKA: The family name was formerly spelled, Evankovich. The name was legally changed to Evanson on 13 May 1966. All three of the children of Stephen Evanson have the surname, Evankovich, on their birth certificates.

EDUCATION: 1976 graduate of Struther High School, Struthers, Mahoning Co., OH; BA Degree (Education) in 1980 from Hiram College, Hiram, OH; MS Degree (Public Administration) from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH; MS Degree (Business Administration) from Ashland College, Ashland, OH; Ph.D. Degree (Education) in 1995 from Nova Southeastern University, Erie, PA

MARRIAGE: Michael Ralph Evanson and Margaret Nolan Coon were married at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Painesville, Lake Co., OH on 3 Jul 1987.

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1996, Struthers, OH

OCCUPATION: Treasurer/Business Manager of Struthers City Schools, Struthers, OH from Jan 1996 to present (Aug 1996).

Michael married Margaret Nolan COON on 3 Jul 1987 in Painesville, Lake Co., OH. Margaret was born on 4 Jul 1954 in East Cleveland, Lake Co., OH.

8339 F i. Michele Desiree EVANSON was born on 10 Oct 1990 in Cleveland, Lorain Co., OH.

General Notes:
Stephen (NMI) Evanson

AKA: The family name was formerly spelled, Evankovich. The name was legally changed to Evanson on 13 May 1966. All three of the children of Stephen Evanson have the surname, Evankovich, on their birth certificates.

AKA: Steve

EDUCATION: B.S. Degree, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; M.S. Degree, Westminster College, Westminster, PA

MARRIAGE: Stephen Evanson and Rebecca D. Hart were married on 20 Feb 1981 at the St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Struthers, Mahoning Co., OH.

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1996, Struthers, OH

Stephen married Rebecca Diane HART, daughter of James Ralph HART and Wilma Charlotte MYERS, on 20 Feb 1981 in Struthers, Mahoning Co., OH. Rebecca was born on 25 Feb 1962 in Struthers, Mahoning Co., OH.

General Notes:
Rebecca Diane Hart

AKA: Becky

EDUCATION: Graduate of Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH with B.S. Degree in Education.

8340 F i. Jessica Dianne EVANSON was born on 24 Aug 1982 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

8341 M ii. James Stephen EVANSON was born on 7 May 1985 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

7043. Jerry Lee FOUST was born on 2 Jun 1943 in New Castle, Lawrence Co., PA and died on 1 Apr 1996 in Middleburg Heights, Cuyahoga Co., OH at age 52.

General Notes:
Jerry Lee Foust

EDUCATION: Graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC with B.A. Degree in 1965; Graduated from Western Reserve School of Law, Cleveland, OH in 1969. Admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1969

OCCUPATION: V.P. Huntington Bank, Cleveland, OH, 1990 - until death in Apr 1996.

General Notes:
Kathryn Nielsen

EDUCATION: Graduated from Miami University, Miami, OH with a B.A. Degree in 1991

RESIDENCES: 1996, North Royalton, OH

General Notes:
Timothy Foust

EDUCATION: Graduated from College of Wooster, Wooster, OH with a B.A. Degree, 1994

RESIDENCES: 1996, Brooklyn, OH

General Notes:
David Louis Foust

EDUCATION: Graduated from Marietta College, Marietta, OH with B.S. and B.A. Degrees in 1973

RESIDENCES: 1996, Macedonia, OH

General Notes:
Kimberley Beth Foust

EDUCATION: Graduated from Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH with B.A. Degree

Kimberley married Allen Richard HEINZ on 11 Aug 1984. Allen was born on 12 Mar 1958 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

8347 M i. Mitchell Dylan HEINZ was born on 21 Mar 1990 in Painesville, Lake Co., OH.

8348 F ii. Allison Taylor HEINZ was born on 1 Jul 1993 in Painesville, Lake Co., OH.

General Notes:
Charlotte Irene Anderson

OCCUPATION: Secretary

HOBBIES: art, golf, traveling

Charlotte married Eugene Clarence SAMUELSON, son of Henry Lawrence SAMUELSON and Rosie Blanche JACOBSON, on 13 Oct 1956 in Plainview, Pierce Co., NY. Eugene was born on 23 Jun 1933 in Randolph, Cedar Co., NE.

General Notes:
Eugene Clarence Samuelson

EDUCATION: B.S. in Civil Engineering from University of Nebraska

OCCUPATION: Highway Engineer

HOBBIES: Golf, bowling, traveling

8349 M i. Gregory Dale SAMUELSON was born on 23 May 1857 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE.

8350 F ii. Michelle Jean SAMUELSON was born on 23 Jul 1960 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE.

General Notes:
Susan Gail Halliwell

RESEARCHER: Susan Alcover was interested in genealogy and family history. She shared her information with others. Email: salcover@tampabay.rr.com

RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1972, Tampa, FL

HOBBIES: Susan and Peter Alcover and their daughters love dogs. As of June 1999 they owned four dogs, 3 bichons and one shih tzu. Susan loved to walk and hike and take her camcorder or camera along to capture the "mood" of the places she visits. She liked to read and was interested in tracing the complete family tree to give to her girls in the hope that they will continue to add to it.

OCCUPATION: Senior data entry operator in the Visa/MasterCard Division of Equifax at St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL where she had been working for over 15 years as of June 1999.

RECOLLECTIONS:
My grandfather, Albert Ross Hogue, was the County Historian for Fentress County, TN. As a young man he served in the State House of Representatives. He lived to be 105. After his death, the library dedicated a section to his writings and there is a plaque there honoring him. He wrote an autobiography that contains much genealogical information about his side of the family. I have a copy of it as well as another booklet he wrote on the strange state laws and lawsuits of Tennessee. He also wrote a history of the Cumberland mountains. He was a school teacher and school superintendent, lawyer, and member of the historical society. After he and Josie Abbott Hogue were divorced he lived in Jamestown, TN where he held a life interest in land and home that my parents owned. They later sold it when they retired to Tampa, FL when my Dad retired from the Army. He kept the life interest and lived there until he had to go into a nursing home. I have newspaper clippings about parties given for him for his 101st and 103rd birthdays and his obituary. He retained his awareness and senses up until his death.

Jessie Abbott Hogue lived in Livingston, TN until her death. My mother did not get along with her parents so I did not see this set of grandparents after about age 12 or so. I have fond memories of visiting this Grandmother. She would always give me a jar of home preserved tomatoes with a big spoon and send me outside to play. After wolfing down the tomatoes -- which to this day I can still taste in my mind as being the most delicious ones ever!! -- I would take the spoon and jar and play in the dirt. Try amusing a child in this day and age with a spoon and jar and a pile of dirt and see how long it lasts! I can remember getting water out of the well behind her house. There was a bucket you dropped into the well and then pulled up. There was a ladle spoon to drink the water out of. That was the coldest, best tasting, water I have EVER had. Funny the things you remember.
(Source: Written by Susan (Halliwell) Alcover)

Susan married Peter Daniel ALCOVER, son of Peter Juan ALCOVER and Lorraine Judy RICHARDS, on 17 Dec 1971 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL. Peter was born on 27 May 1946 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.

General Notes:
Peter Daniel Alcover

RESIDENCES: As of June 1999, 3910 W. Crawford Street; Tampa, FL 33614

OCCUPATION: As of June 1999 Peter Alcover worked for the City of Tampa, FL as a Fleet Mechanic 3.

HOBBIES: Peter's main interest was antique cars. In June 1999 he was restoring a 1929 Ford truck.

FATHER: Peter Daniel Alcover's father, Peter Juan Alcover came from Madrid, Spain when he was a small boy. He worked his way across the ocean by working aboard ships. After he arrived he moved around the states and finally settled in Tampa, FL. He married Lorraine Judy Richards and they divorced. He never remarried.

MOTHER: Lorraine Judy Richards, the mother of Peter Daniel Alcover, was married three times. She first married a Mr. Roberts and had 3 sons. Then she married Peter Juan Alcover and had one son and 1 daughter. Her third marriage was to a Mr. McNutt and there was no issue. According to Susan Alcover, Lorraine can trace her ancestry back to the Seminole tribe of Florida.

8351 F i. Betty Sue ALCOVER was born on 6 Jan 1973 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.

General Notes:
Betty Sue Alcover

BIRTH: St. Josephs Hospital, Tampa, FL.

NEVER_MARRIED: Unmarried as of June 1999.

RESIDENCES: As of June 1999, Tampa, FL

8352 F ii. Carol Ann ALCOVER was born on 2 Mar 1974 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.

General Notes:
Carol Ann Alcover

BIRTH: St. Josephs Hospital, Tampa, FL.

NEVER_MARRIED: Unmarried as of June 1999.

RESIDENCES: As of June 1999 Carol Ann Alcover Tampa, FL

Carol married David ARANGO, son of Oriel De Jesus ARANGO and Berteley CASTANEDA, on 28 Sep 2008 in Saint Petersburg Beach, Pinellas Co., FL. David was born on 12 Apr 1971 in Paterson, Passaic Co., NJ.

General Notes:
David Arango

EDUCATION: David Arango grew up in Passaic, Passaic Co., NJ. He attended Passaic High School. Later he was enrolled at King High School in Tampa, FL.

MILITARY: David served a four year tour with the U.S. Army Infantry in California. As of 2011 he is a Seabee with the Navy Reserve.

MARRIAGE: The marriage of David and Carol Ann (Alcover) Arango took place at the Don Cesar Resort in Saint Petersburg Beach, FL.

HOBBIES: He is a big sports fan. He likes baseball, boxing, football and mixed martial arts. He also likes to go to the movies.

8353 F iii. Sue Ann ALCOVER was born on 21 Aug 1975 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.

General Notes:
Sue Ann Alcover

BIRTH: St. Josephs Hospital, Tampa, FL.

NEVER_MARRIED: Unmarried as of June 1999.

RESIDENCES: As of June 1999 Sue Ann Alcover St. Petersburg, FL

General Notes:
Jane Christina Henry

RELATIONSHIP: After her parents were killed in an automobile accident in 1952 she was raised by a parental aunt and her husband.

RESEARCHER: Jane Christina Pearson was interested in family history and genealogy. She shared information about her family with the Henthorn / Bolerjack project.

OCCUPATION: Musician

Jane married Wiley Hampton PEARSON, son of Ted Williams PEARSON Jr. and Mary Frances HAMPTON, on 3 Jan 1970 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. Wiley was born on 28 May 1948 in Washington, DC.

General Notes:
Wiley Hampton Pearson

RESIDENCES: Of Chevy Chase, MD

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1997, 488 Sangamore Road; Bethesda, MD 20816-3502

OCCUPATION-MILITARY: USMC Officer

8354 F i. Christina Hampton PEARSON was born on 29 Jun 1973 in Beaufort, Beaufort Co., SC.

7105. Arlen Maurice ATKINSON was born on 22 Sep 1936 in Clarington, Monroe Co., OH, died on 25 Aug 1998 in Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV at age 61, and was buried on 28 Aug 1998 in Martins Ferry, Belmont Co., OH, Riverview Cemetery.

General Notes:
Arlen Maurice Atkinson

EDUCATION: Graduated in 1954

MILITARY: U.S. Air Force, 4 years

OBITUARY: ARLEN M. ATKINSON Arlen M. Atkinson, 6l, Tiltonsville, [OH] died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1998 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. He was born Sept. 22, 1936 at Clarington, a son of the late Alton A. and Sarah Henthorn Atkinson.

He was a retired employee of the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. Yorkville plant and an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy C. Wells Atkinson.

Surviving are a son, Arlen A. Atkinson of Tiltonsville; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received today, 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 102 Main St., Tiltonsville, where services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with Floyd Atkinson officiating. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry, VFW Post 4811 will hold military graveside services on Friday in the funeral home.
(Source: August 26th, 1998 Times-Leader-Martins Ferry, Ohio - furnished by Ruth Shuck)

Arlen married Nancy Carol WELLS on 8 Jan 1966 in Martins Ferry, Belmont Co., OH. Nancy was born on 22 Dec 1938 in Maysville, Mason Co., KY and died on 22 Aug 1996 at age 57.

General Notes:
Nancy Wells

MARRIAGE: Atkinson, Wells Wedding Held at Bride's Home
The wedding of Miss Nancy Wells, daughter of Walter D. Wells and the late Nettie Lee Wells, 708 Hickory St., Martins Ferry, [OH], and Arlen M. Atkinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alton A. Atkinson, 321 Grandview Ave., Tiltonsville, was Jan. 8, [1966]. The ceremony was held at the home of the bride with Minister Thomas D. Yost reading the double ring ceremony at 12 noon. Immediate families attended. Friends attended the afternoon reception.

The bride wore a dress designed and made by the mother of the bridegroom. It was a white sheath of silk ribbon knit. She wore a small clip hat with an off the face veil, and a corsage of pink carnations. She carried a small white Bible.

The newlyweds are residing with her father.

The bride graduated from Martins Ferry High School in 1959.

Mr. Atkinson graduated from school in 1954 and served four years with the U.S. Air Force. He is employed at the Yorkville Plant of the Wheeling Steel Corp.
(Source: Times-Leader, Wed. 19 Jan 1966, includes photo - furnished by Ruth Shuck)

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: 22 Aug 1996, of cancer.
(Furnished by Ruth Shuck)

8355 M i. Arlen Allen ATKINSON was born on 27 May 1967 in Martins Ferry, Belmont Co., OH.

General Notes:
Ellen Rae Henthorn

EDUCATION: Graduated from Shadyside High School, Shadyside, OH in 1969.

RESIDENCES: As of 1897, Mrs. Roger Brooks of Washington Courthouse, OH.

Ellen married Roger Ross BROOKS on 18 Aug 1975 in Shadyside, Belmont Co., OH. Roger was born on 29 Apr 1947 in Greenfield, Highland Co., OH.

General Notes:
Roger Ross Brooks

MARRIAGE: Brooks, Henthorn Rites; Open Church, Double Ring

Miss Ellen Rae Henthorn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray A. Henthorn, 3641 Central Ave., Shadyside, and Roger Ross Brooks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brooks, 712 McArthur Way, Washington Courthouse, Ohio, were united in marriage at 2 p.m. today in Lincoln Ave. United Mthodist Church, Shadyside, with the Rev. Larry Draper, pastor, officiating.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a victorian style organza gown with tuck stitching on the bodice accented with appliqued flowers on the bodice sleeves and deep cuffs and collar trimmed with an accordian pleated ruffle. The softly flowing skirt ended in a sweep chapel train. A matching camelot headpiece held her illusion veil. She carried a bouquet of white roses, stephanotis and baby's breath.

Linda Henry, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Roy Valentine, brother-in-law of the groom, was best man. Seating guests were John Henthorn, brother of the bride; Thomas Valentine, nephew of the groom. A reception followed in the church social room.

Mrs. Brooks, a 1969 graduate of Shadyside High School, attended Columbus Technical Institute where she is employed as an administrative secretary. Her husband, a graduate of Washington Courthouse High School in 1965, was graduated from Bliss College. He is employed by Wilson Freight Co., South Charleston, Ohio. After a wedding trip to Michigan, the couple will reside at 4216 Scott Court South, Columbus.
(Source: undated clipping - furnished by Linda Messimer)

8356 F i. Melissa Rae BROOKS was born on 25 Jan 1978 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

8357 F ii. Carrie Beth BROOKS was born on 25 Feb 1981 in Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH.

General Notes:
Carrie Beth Brooks

BIRTH: 25 Feb 1981, Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH

General Notes:
Linda Kay Henthorn

EDUCATION: Graduated from Shadyside High School, Shadyside, OH in 1974.

RESIDENCES: As of 1987, Mrs. Robert Abercrombie of New Middletown, OH

RESEARCHER: Linda Kay (Henthorn) Messimer was interested in family history and genealogy. In 1995, she shared information with Ray Alfred Stewart.

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1995, Salem, OH

Linda married Christopher Patrick HENRY on 22 Jun 1974 in Shadyside, Belmont Co., OH. Christopher was born on 28 Oct 1955 in Glen Dale, Marshall Co., WV.

General Notes:
Christopher Patrick Henry

DIVORCE: The marriage of Christopher Patrick Henry and Linda Henthorn ended in divorce at St. Clairsville, OH in 1977

Linda next married Robert Andrew ABERCROMBIE on 23 Jul 1977 in Lansing, Belmont Co., OH. Robert was born on 28 Feb 1954 in Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV.

General Notes:
Robert Andrew Abercrombie

SPOUSE: Robert Andrew Abercrombie was the 2nd husband of Linda Kay Henthorn.

DIVORCE: The marriage of Robert Andrew Abercrombie and Linda Kay Henthorn ended in divorce.

8358 F i. Theresa Ellen ABERCROMBIE was born on 18 Apr 1978 in Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV.

8359 M ii. Ray Benjamin ABERCROMBIE was born on 11 Dec 1981 in Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV.

Linda next married Douglas Eugene MESSIMER on 10 Dec 1990 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH. Douglas was born on 23 Sep 1953 in Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN.

General Notes:
Douglas Eugene Messimer

SPOUSE: Mr. Messimer was the 3rd husband of Linda Henthorn.

OCCUPATION: Brick layer

General Notes:
John Herbert Henthorn

EDUCATION: Graduated from Shadyside High School, Shadyside, OH in 1980.

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1988 Martins Ferry, OH

John married Nancy Elizabeth PALMER on 24 Sep 1983 in Shadyside, Belmont Co., OH.

General Notes:
Nancy Elizabeth Palmer

EDUCATION: Graduated from Shadyside High School, Shadyside, OH in 1979

MARRIAGE: Palmer, Henthorn
Mr. and Mrs. Laurence William Palmer, 560805 Ferry Landing Road, Shadyside, [OH] announce the engagement of their daughter, Nancy Elizabeth, to John H. Henthorn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray A. Henthorn, 3641 Central Ave., Shadyside, [OH].

The bride-to-be is a 1979 graduate of Shadyside High School and is employed as a chiropractic assistant for Dr. Harvey W. Waller of Bellaire.

Her fiance is a 1980 graduate of Shadyside High School and is employed at Nickles Bakery in Martins Ferry, [OH].

They plan to be married on Sept. 24, [1983].
(Source: The Times Leader, page 6E, Sunday, June 12, 1983, included photograph of the couple - furnished by Ruth Shuck)

8360 M i. Curtis John HENTHORN was born on 30 Jul 1987 in Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV.

General Notes:
Curtis John Henthorn

Curtis John, son of John and Nancy Henthorn of Martins Ferry [OH], is celebrating his first birthday anniversary Saturday, July 30, [1988]. Grandparents are Ray and Marjorie Henthorn and Bill and Joyce Palmer, all of Shadyside, [OH]. Betty Tyras of Warwood is his great grandmother. A part and cookout will be held in his honor, with family and friends.
(Source: The Times Leader, Friday, July 29, 1988, included photograph - furnished by Linda Messimer)

General Notes:
Kevin Ray Henthorn

EDUCATION: 1986 graduate of Swiss Hills; American Motorcycle Institue of Daytona Beach, FL

OCCUPATION: As of 1988, mechanic for All Season Motorcyle of Wooster, OH

RESIDENCES: As of 198, Rittman, OH

MARRIAGE: Kevin Ray Henthorn (19) and Jerri Lynn Kinney (19) were married on 1 May 1988 at Monroe Co., OH. Kevin from Barnesville, OH s/o Paul Dwight Henthorn and Melinda Lou Hoff; Jerri from Marietta, Washington Co., OH d/o Jerry Kinney and Candace Hall.
(Furnished by Ray Alfred Stewart)

MARRIAGE: Jerri L. Kinney and Kevin R. Henthorn were united in marriage May 1, [1988] in the Buchanan Presbyterina Church, with the Rev. Gene Sharp officiating.

Parents of the couple are Candy and Jerry Kinney of Miltonsburg, [OH] and Malinda and Paul Henthorn of Woodsfield, [OH].

The bride is a 1987 graduate of Swiss Hills Vocational School and is employed at Americare in Rittman, [OH]. Her husband is a 1986 graduate of Swiss Hills and Americann Motorcycle Institute of Daytona Beach, Fla. He is a mechanic for All Seasons Motorcycle at Wooster, [OH].

The couple is residing in Rittman.
(Source: undated clipping - furnishedby Linda Messimer)

MARRIAGE: Kevin married a 2nd time Abt. 1991. There was at least one child of this marriage.

Kevin married Jerri Lynn KINNEY on 1 May 1988 in Monroe Co., OH. Jerri was born about 1969 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH.

General Notes:
Jerri Lynn Kinney

EDUCATION: 1987 graduate of Swiss Hills Vocational School

OCCUPATION: As of 1988, employed by Americare in Rittman, OH

Barbara married Larry Edward WINGETT on 24 Jul 1964 in Pender, Thurston Co., NE.

General Notes:
Larry Edward Wingett

Problem: Was the date of marriage 24 Jul 1964 or as reported in CFA I, p. 426, 30 Jul 1965?

AKA: Listed as, Larry Wright in CFA I, p. 426 with marriage date of 30 Jul 1965.

General Notes:
Lyn Marie Wingett

EDUCATION: Graduate of University of South Dakota at Vermillion

RESIDENCES: 1990 working in Yankton, SD

7112. Stephen Patrick CONGER was born on 3 Oct 1951 in Seattle, King Co., WA, died on 10 Apr 1989 in Rolling Hills Estates, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 37, and was buried in Apr 1989 in Culver City, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
Stephen Patrick Conger

Problem: Septhen [sic] in CFA I, p. 206, Steven in CFA II, p. 216.

RESIDENCES: 20943 Halldale Avenue; Torrance, CA 90501

Stephen married Renee PRESTA, daughter of Joseph PRESTA and Rita Mary TALLERICO, on 9 Aug 1980 in Granada Hills, Los Angeles Co., CA. Renee was born on 25 Sep 1953 in San Fernando, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
Mike Mendivil

DIVORCE: The marriage of Mike Mendivil and Maureen Anne Conger ended in divorce.

General Notes:
Paul Barton

SPOUSE: Paul Barton was the 2nd husband of Maureen Anne Conger.

General Notes:
Michael John Rice

DIVORCE: The marriage of Michael John Rice and Sharon Weathers ended in divorce in 1995 or 1996.

Problem: Was the date of birth, 12 Jan 1952 as listed by Doug Schueths or 12 Jan 1953 as listed by others?

OCCUPATION: Doctor of Clinical Psychology lived in Tucson, AZ and later at Spokane, WA.

Michael married Sharon WEATHERS on 27 Nov 1977 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. Sharon was born on 25 Sep 1955 in Nebraska.

8368 M ii. Michael RICE Jr. was born on 25 Sep 1981 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.

General Notes:
Ronald Roy Rice

OCCUPATION: Farmer at Neligh, NE; insurance salesman

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Served on the Antelope Mutual Insurance Company Board

MARRIAGE: 8 Oct 1988 at St. Francis Church in Neligh, NE

Ronald married Deborah HEITHOFF on 8 Oct 1988 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE. Deborah was born on 29 Aug 1959 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE.

General Notes:
Deborah Heithoff

AKA: Deb

OCCUPATION: Employed at Wanek Drug in Neligh, NE

8370 M i. Aaron Gregory RICE was born on 16 Nov 1992 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.

8371 U ii. Shelby Lynn RICE was born on 11 Oct 1994 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.

General Notes:
Shelby Lynn Rice

BIRTH: 11 Oct 1994 at Lady of Lourdes, Norfolk, NE

8372 F iii. Kristine Ann RICE was born on 19 Sep 1996 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.

General Notes:
Mary Jonora Rice

OCCUPATION: Self employed copywriter and media coordinator.

Mary married Douglas Wayne SCHUETHS, son of Henry Herman SCHUETHS and Rose Marie SCHINDLER, on 18 Aug 1979 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE. Douglas was born on 16 Jun 1954 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE.

General Notes:
Douglas Wayne Schueths

AKA: Doug

RESEARCHER: Douglas Schueths was interested in genealogy and shared his information with others. He became interested in family history and genealogy in December 1990 after his mother gave him a copy of a Schueths - Schindler Family History.

CHRISTENING: St. Boniface Church, Elgin, Antelope Co., NE

MARRIAGE: 18 Aug 1979 at St. Francis Church, Neligh, NE

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1998: 5810 Culwells Road; Lincoln, NE 68516

OCCUPATION: As of 1998, self employed computer and data services.

8373 F i. Katherine Mary SCHUETHS was born on 18 Apr 1989 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE.

General Notes:
Katherine Mary Schueths

AKA: Katie

CHRISTENING: St. Boniface Church, Elgin, Antelope Co., NE

Susan married Jerome WILLIAMS in Apr 1993 in California. Jerome was born on 1 Jan 1966 in Baldwin Park, Los Angeles Co., CA.

8374 F i. Danielle WILLIAMS was born on 10 May 1996 in Redding, Shasta Co., CA.

8375 F i. Laurel Elsie CONGER was born on 1 Oct 1992 in Escondido, San Diego Co., CA.

8376 F ii. Holly Elizabeth CONGER was born on 27 Sep 1995 in Escondido, San Diego Co., CA.

General Notes:
Jeri Dianne Roberts

OCCUPATION: As of 1995, teacher in Las Vegas, NV

NEVER_MARRIED: Never married as of 1995.

General Notes:
Paul Douglas Roberts

BIRTH: 17 Dec 1953, Tilden, Antelope, NE
(Birth Certificate - in possession of JoNelle Linnaus)

OCCUPATION: Petroleum Engineer in TX, CO, and NE

RESIDENCES: Oakdale, NE; Stockton, CA; St. James, MO; Kimball, Dix, Sidney, NE;
Denver, CO; Amarillo, TX; Littleton, CO

RESIDENCES: As of 1995, Sidney, Cheyenne Co., NE

CHRISTENING: Paul Douglas Roberts was baptized twice. Easter 1955 at Stockton,
San Joaquin Co., CA in the Methodist Church. He was baptized again in 1982 at
Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO in the Catholic Church.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist; Catholic

Paul married Debra Sue DREILING, daughter of Norman DREILING and Norma Jean DREILING, on 26 Oct 1974 in Denver, Denver Co., CO. Debra was born on 6 Feb 1955 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS.

General Notes:
Debra Sue Dreiling

AKA: Debbi

PARENTS: Both of Debra's parents had the surname, Dreiling, prior to marriage.

RESIDENCES: KS; Denver, CO; Amarillo, TX; Littleton, CO; Sidney, NE

OCCUPATION: Secretary

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

8378 M i. Lance Alan ROBERTS was born on 21 Sep 1975 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

8379 F ii. Michelle Jean ROBERTS was born on 11 Jul 1979 in Amarillo, Randall Co., TX.

8380 F iii. Angela Renee ROBERTS was born on 10 Aug 1982 in Aurora, Arapahoe Co., CO.

General Notes:
Irven Edward Wagner

AKA: Skip

OCCUPATION: Management consultant

MARRIAGE: 5 Jun 1982, Ponca City, Kay Co., OK
(Source: newspaper clipping - in possession of JoNelle Linnaus)

RESIDENCES: NJ; Tucson, AZ; Ponca City, OK; Houston, TX; Billings, MT; Boston, MA

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Church of Christ

Irven married Cynthia Jo YOUNG, daughter of Robert W. YOUNG and Helen Jo SULLIVAN, on 5 Jun 1982 in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK. Cynthia was born on 19 Mar 1962 in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK.

General Notes:
Cynthia Jo Young

RESIDENCES: Ponca City, Stillwater, OK; Lafayette, LA; Boston, MA; Houston, TX

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Church of Christ

8381 F i. Alexandra Jo WAGNER was born on 16 Feb 1986 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA.

8382 F ii. Crystal Elaine WAGNER was born on 17 Aug 1988 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

8383 M iii. Jack Ryan WAGNER was born on 21 Oct 1994 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

General Notes:
Jill Christine Wagner

RESIDENCES: NJ; as of Aug 1980, Stillwater, OK; Ponca City, OK; Houston, Austin, TX; Billings, MT

OCCUPATION: Accounting and business manager

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist; Catholic

Jill married William Leroy UHLENHOP, son of Leroy Hoensheldt UHLENHOP and Cleo Marie DIXON, on 28 May 1983 in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK. William was born on 27 Oct 1961 in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK.

General Notes:
William Leroy Uhlenhop

RESIDENCES: Ponca City, Stillwater, OK; Austin, TX

OCCUPATION: Finance Manager; IBM

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

8384 F i. Lauren Elizabeth UHLENHOP was born on 7 Nov 1988 in Austin, Travis Co., TX.

8385 F ii. Christine Marie UHLENHOP was born on 6 Feb 1992 in Austin, Travis Co., TX.

General Notes:
Daniel Harrison Wagner

RESIDENCES: Ponca City, OK; Houston, Austin, TX; Billings, MT; Indianapolis, IN

OCCUPATION: Advertising

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist or Presbyterian

Daniel married Christine Jo LEWIS, daughter of David LEWIS and Connie Mc_KENNA, on 21 Jul 1990 in Katy, Harris Co., TX.

General Notes:
Christine Jo Lewis

OCCUPATION: Hygienist

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Southern Baptist

8386 F i. Madison Mc_Kenna WAGNER was born on 24 Sep 1995 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

8387 F ii. Riley Harrison WAGNER was born on 13 Jan 1997 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

General Notes:
Julie Gayle Reimer

OCCUPATION: teacher

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

RESIDENCES: Ponca City, OK; Pensacola, FL; Andalusia, Thomasville, Theodore, as of Aug 1980 Mobile, AL

General Notes:
Donald Norris

DIVORCE: The marriage of Donald Norris and Julie Gayle Reimer ended in divorce.

Julie next married David WILKERSON, son of Roy Eugene WILKERSON and Alice Jeanne Mc_BRIDE, on 28 Aug 1986 in Theodore, Mobile Co., AL. David was born on 23 Jan 1959 in Mobile, Mobile Co., AL.

General Notes:
David Wilkerson

RESIDENCES: Mobile, AL

OCCUPATION: Service Rep.

8388 F i. Christy Michelle WILKERSON was born on 2 Feb 1987 in Mobile, Mobile Co., AL.

8389 M ii. Kevin David WILKERSON was born on 13 Apr 1989 in Mobile, Mobile Co., AL.

Cynthia married Reid Paul JOHNSON, son of Cliff JOHNSON and Phyllis UNKNOWN, on 17 May 1980.

7133. Richard Duane GOFORTH was born on 1 Apr 1964 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO, died on 4 Feb 1994 in Weld Co., CO at age 29, and was buried in Feb 1994 in Longmont, Boulder Co., CO, Ryssby Cemetery.

General Notes:
Richard Duane Goforth

DEATH: 4 Feb 1994, in a car accident in Weld Co., CO

Richard married Greta La_Rue VON_BERNUTH on 5 Sep 1987 in Longmont, Boulder Co., CO. Greta was born on 25 Jun 1964.

General Notes:
Greta LaRue von Bernuth

MARRIAGE: Greta Goforth married Timothy Barber on 15 Jun 1996.

8393 M i. Ryan Edward GOFORTH was born on 1 Aug 1990 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

8394 M ii. Luke Richard GOFORTH was born on 4 Aug 1994 in Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO.

Randa married Sang Ngoc TRUONG on 21 Jul 1990 in Denver, Denver Co., CO. Sang was born on 7 Jun 1944 in Vietnam.

General Notes:
Sang Ngoc Truong

CHILDREN: Sang Ngoc Truong had seven children by a marriage previous to his marriage to Randa Janell Goforth.

8395 F i. Jullie Ann TRUONG was born on 3 Jan 1989 in Westminister, Adams Co., CO.

General Notes:
Jullie Ann Truong

Problem: Is her first name, Jullie or Julie? Julie Kondo listed, Jullie.

8396 F ii. Alayna Ly TRUONG was born on 23 Aug 1995 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

Gary married Ramona Jeanne JOHNSEN, daughter of Raymond Albert JOHNSEN and Gwendolyn E. Mc_DANIEL, on 9 Sep 1967 in Oxford, Furnas Co., NE. Ramona was born on 30 Mar 1947 in Oxford, Furnas Co., NE.

8399 F i. Nicole Renee JENSEN was born on 30 Apr 1971 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE.

8400 F ii. Michelle Diane JENSEN was born on 4 Jan 1973 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE.

8401 F iii. Monica Lynn JENSEN was born on 4 Jan 1973 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE.

8402 F i. Sherri Lynn BROUGHTON was born on 5 Oct 1962 in Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA.

8403 F ii. Deena Ichael BROUGHTON was born on 6 Jul 1964 in Salinas, Monterey Co., CA.

Muriel next married Henry Franklin JONES, son of Miles Henry JONES and Elsie Almeda BAILEY, on 6 Jan 1968 in Seaside, Monterey Co., CA. Henry was born on 18 Nov 1940 in Carrollton, Carrol Co., AR.

General Notes:
Henry Franklin Jones

OCCUPATION: Worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber

SPOUSE: Henry Frank Jones was the 2nd husband of Muriel Ann Smith.

8404 M i. Marc Franklin JONES was born on 15 Oct 1970 in Salinas, Monterey Co., CA.

William married Marsha Lynn BINGHAM on 2 Feb 1974 in Idaho Falls, Bonneville Co., ID.

General Notes:
Marsha Lynn Bingham

SPOUSE: Marsha Lynn Bingham was first married to a Mr. Hoskins. They had a son, Max L. Hoskins, born 16 Aug 1969 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

8407 M i. Vincent Wallace PUTNAM was born on 15 Feb 1976 in Rochester, Beaver Co., PA.

8408 F ii. Angela Marcine PUTNAM was born on 23 Apr 1979 in Bismarck, Burleigh Co., ND.

Patricia married Ronald Gale ELDER on 20 Apr 1974 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., ND.

8409 M i. Benjamin Lee ELDER was born on 27 Jun 1971 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.

8410 F ii. Kate Mollie ELDER was born on 23 Feb 1978 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., ND.

Patricia next married James Olaf BROTEN on 21 Nov 1981 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., ND.

General Notes:
James Olaf Broten

SPOUSE: James Olaf Broten was the 2nd husband of Patrica Lillian Putnam.

James married Marsha Kay TOWNSEND on 17 Mar 1968 in Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT.

8411 F i. Jodie Kathleen PUTNAM was born on 8 Feb 1976 in Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT.

Thomas married Carol Anne HANSEN on 22 Jun 1973 in Freeman, Hutchinson Co., SD.

8412 F i. Melissa Renee PUTNAM was born on 5 Dec 1975 in Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO.

8413 F ii. Nicole Susanne PUTNAM was born on 18 Jan 1979 in Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO.

Steven married Brenda Rae TOWNSEND on 14 Apr 1972 in Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT.

8414 F i. Jennifer Dianne PUTNAM was born on 31 Aug 1972 in Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT.

8415 M ii. Kevin Scott PUTNAM was born on 24 Dec 1976 in Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT.

Andrew married Connie Jean CALLIN on 30 Jul 1976 in Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT.

8416 M i. James Scott PUTNAM was born on 31 Oct 1978 in Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT.

Norma married Donald Lewis Mc_LAIN on 19 Aug 1955 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.

8417 F i. Brenda Jean Mc_LAIN was born on 17 Sep 1955 in Fort Knox, Hardin Co., KY.

8418 M ii. Donald Mc_LAIN was born on 15 Oct 1957 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: Donald and Daniel Kewis McLain were twins.

DEATH: Died at a young age.

8419 M iii. Daniel Kewis Mc_LAIN was born on 15 Oct 1957 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

8420 F iv. Anita Kay Mc_LAIN was born on 16 Sep 1962 in Leon, Decatur Co., IA.

8421 M v. Joseph Dale Mc_LAIN was born on 23 Nov 1964 in Leon, Decatur Co., IA.

8422 F vi. Melody Gay Mc_LAIN was born on 10 Feb 1969 in Leon, Decatur Co., IA.

Loyd married Marilyn Kay WILCOX, daughter of Veach WILCOX and Genevieve MORRIS, on 20 Mar 1966 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

8423 F i. Andrea Elaine HARDY was born on 29 Jan 1968 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

8424 M ii. Michael Alan HARDY was born on 13 Aug 1971 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

8425 M i. Jeffrey Craig PEACE was born on 18 Dec 1954 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

Jeffrey married Bina Joline HAMILTON, daughter of J. HAMILTON and Ethel UNKNOWN, on 21 Sep 1975 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

8426 F ii. Rebecca Ann PEACE was born on 4 Jul 1961 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

8427 M i. Jonathan Neil PEACE was born on 2 May 1980 in Trenton, Grundy Co., IA.

Joel married Sharon Kay CALVERT on 30 Jan 1960 in Arlington Heights, Cook Co., IL.

8428 F i. Kimberly Dawn POLLARD was born on 9 May 1961 in Arlington Heights, Cook Co., IL.

Gerald married Nancy Beth COOK on 27 Jan 1962 in Arlington Heights, Cook Co., IL.

8429 F i. Paula Jo POLLARD was born on 23 Jun 1963 in Arlington Heights, Cook Co., IL.

8430 M ii. Bradley Dean POLLARD was born on 1 Jun 1966 in Bartlett, Cook Co., IL.

8431 F iii. Dena Lee POLLARD was born on 21 Aug 1969 in Arlington Heights, Cook Co., IL.

8432 F i. Freda Ann SCHREFFLER was born on 6 Nov 1956 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

Freda married Lloyd Stephen WILSON on 16 Jul 1977 in Ravenna, Mercer Co., MO.

8433 F ii. Rita Marie SCHREFFLER was born on 5 Feb 1958 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

8434 M iii. Jon Jay Dean SCHREFFLER was born on 18 Apr 1959 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

8435 F iv. Connie Fay SCHREFFLER was born on 1 Oct 1960 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

8436 F i. Karla Kay SCHREFFLER was born on 6 Oct 1958 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

Karla married Michael Virgil DAVIS on 26 Jul 1980 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

8437 F ii. Kimberly May SCHREFFLER was born on 23 Apr 1960 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

Kimberly married Craig Donald MUCHLBERG on 1 Sep 1979 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

8438 F iii. Kathryn Marie SCHREFFLER was born on 19 Oct 1966 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

Farrel married Kathryn Ann WALKER on 26 Nov 1962 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

8440 F i. Jennifer Alaine LIND was born on 3 Jun 1972 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

8441 F ii. Julie Anna LIND was born on 14 Jun 1975 in Woodland, Sacramento Co., CA.

8442 F iii. Amy Melissa LIND was born on 10 Apr 1980 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

Kathleen married Roger Mc_PEAK on 24 Feb 1968 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA.

8443 F i. Tiffany Mc_PEAK was born on 11 Mar 1970 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.

8444 M ii. Michael Mc_PEAK was born on 12 Feb 1974 in Independence, Jackson Co., MO.

Theodore married Ruth Ann HARDIN on 21 Aug 1965 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA.

8445 M i. Scott BOHENKAMP was born on 25 Jul 1966 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA.

8446 F ii. Sherri BOHENKAMP was born on 11 Jul 1968 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA.

Theodore next married Merri Beth MILLER on 20 Jun 1981 in Delhi, Delaware Co., IA.

General Notes:
Merri Beth Miller

SPOUSE: Merri Beth Miller was the 2nd spouse of Theodore Bohenkamp.

Carole married Dennis Jay STROH on 6 Aug 1966 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., IA.

8449 M i. Ian Joseph OVERTON was born on 22 Jun 1981 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA.

Kevin married Sheila Marie BEERS on 28 Dec 1973 in Van Wort, Decatur Co., IA.

8450 M i. Jason Todd OVERTON was born on 14 Jul 1974 in Leon, Decatur Co., IA.

8451 F ii. Megan Leigh OVERTON was born on 13 Mar 1982 in Leon, Decatur Co., IA.

Jacci married David Lee SPARKS on 26 Sep 1970 in Blue Earth, Fairbault Co., MN.

Carolyn married James Dayton COLLINS on 16 Nov 1963 in Waukee, Dallas Co., IA.

General Notes:
Jeff Madison

SPOUSE: Jeff Madison was the 2nd spouse of Kelly Eileen Collins.

Rosalea married Allen Dale GARTON, son of Lyle GARTON and Beatrice VAUGHN, on 14 Sep 1963 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

8457 M i. Christopher Lewis GARTON was born on 13 May 1964 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

8458 F ii. Cathie Jo GARTON was born on 24 Mar 1968 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

8459 M iii. Curtis Wayne GARTON was born on 13 Jan 1970 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

Curtis married Melissia WESTENDORF on 14 May 1994 in Decorah, Winneshiek Co., IA.

General Notes:
Jerry Wayne Jones

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1997, 1805 335th Lane; Earlham, IA 50072

RESEARCHER: Jerry Wayne Jones was interested in genealogy. He shared information about his branch of the Conger family. He keyed the information in the 505 page book, "Putnam-Lester Family Records," into Family Tree Maker. Email: RAILSELLER@aol.com

Jerry married Patricia Jo Mc_CARTY, daughter of Cloyd Mc_CARTY and Nellie GIBSON, on 10 Nov 1968 in Lineville, Wayne Co., IA. Patricia was born in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

8460 F i. Dacni Charlene JONES was born on 15 Nov 1972 in Moline, Rock Island Co., IL.

8461 F ii. Denika Mae JONES was born on 23 Jun 1976 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

Shirley married James CONSTABLE on 30 Oct 1961 in Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO.

8462 F i. Monica Annette CONSTABLE was born on 1 Aug 1963 in Seville, Spain.

Monica married Daniel R. HAMILTON on 14 Feb 1980 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO.

Shirley next married John Peter GONDRINGER on 15 Feb 1974 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO.

General Notes:
John Peter Gondringer

SPOUSE: John Peter Gondringer was the 2nd spouse of Shirley Mae Putnam.

8463 F i. Joy Nell GONDRINGER was born on 25 Jan 1976 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO.

8464 F ii. Jewell Bea GONDRINGER was born on 30 Dec 1976 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO.

Virginia married Paul Keith JONES on 5 Sep 1964 in Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO.

8465 M i. Troy Eugene JONES was born on 17 Apr 1967 in Smithville, Clay Co., MO.

8466 F ii. Ginger Ray JONES was born on 10 May 1973 in Smithville, Clay Co., MO.

Eleanor married Roger O'Brian THOMPSON on 24 Nov 1968 in Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO.

8467 F i. Karla Kay THOMPSON was born on 1 Mar 1970 in Bethany, Harrison Co., MO.

8468 M ii. Brian Phillip THOMPSON was born on 16 Mar 1975 in Bethany, Harrison Co., MO.

Connie married Leonard BOWE on 7 Jan 1965 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

8469 F i. Nikki Lynn BOWE was born on 14 Jul 1965 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

8471 F iii. Tonya Ann BOWE was born on 16 Dec 1967 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.

General Notes:
Janet Ester Putnam

RELATIONSHIP: Janet Ester and Geneva Ruth Putnam were twins. Their older sister, Connie Joyce, was also born on January 7th two years earlier.

General Notes:
Dale Lynn Hagan

SPOUSE: Dale Lynn Hagan was the 2nd husband of Janet Ester Putnam.

8472 M i. Terry Gene HAGAN was born on 8 Jun 1962 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.

8473 F ii. Teresa Christine HAGAN was born on 7 Aug 1963 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.

Janet next married August DINOVO on 2 Jul 1976 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN.

General Notes:
August Dinovo

SPOUSE: August Dinovo was the 3rd husband of Janet Ester Putnam.

General Notes:
Geneva Ruth Putnam

RELATIONSHIP: Janet Ester and Geneva Ruth Putnam were twins. Their older sister, Connie Joyce, was also born on January 7th two years earlier.

8474 M i. Donald Gene PARSONS was born on 10 Jun 1963 in Osceola, Clark Co., IA.

8475 M ii. Ronald Dean PARSONS was born on 10 Jun 1963 in Osceola, Clark Co., IA.

8476 F iii. Debra Joanne PARSONS was born on 28 Aug 1964 in Osceola, Clark Co., IA.

8477 F iv. Jill Marie PARSONS was born on 18 Dec 1967 in Osceola, Clark Co., IA.

Ward married Sandra Lee THOMAS, daughter of W. THOMAS and Ileen MAPLE, on 26 Aug 1967 in Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO.

8478 F i. Amy Marie PUTNAM was born on 24 Mar 1969 in Columbia, Boone Co., MO.

8479 F ii. Ruth Ellen PUTNAM was born on 10 Apr 1973 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS.

Doris married Charles W. CUMMINGS on 27 Aug 1958 in St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO.

8485 F i. Lindsey Ann CUMMINGS was born on 20 Feb 1968 in St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO.

7212. Sharon Lee CONSTABLE was born on 22 Jul 1940 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO, died on 13 Jun 1966 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN at age 25, and was buried in Jun 1966 in Shoreview, Ramsey Co., MN, Hillside Cemetery.

Sharon next married Newton David CRAWFORD on 28 Jul 1958 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO.

8486 M i. Michael David CRAWFORD was born on 5 Sep 1959 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO.

8487 F ii. Cynthia Lee CRAWFORD was born on 27 Sep 1960 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO.

8488 M iii. James Donald CRAWFORD was born on 21 Nov 1961 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO.

8489 M i. Steven Lee CONSTABLE was born on 19 Feb 1961, died on 21 Feb 1961, and was buried in Feb 1961 in Madison Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Brummett-Prairie Ridge Cemetery.

General Notes:
Steven Lee Constable

CEMETERY: Brummett-Prairie Ridge Cemetery, Madison Twp., Mercer Co., MO.

8490 M ii. Charles David CONSTABLE was born on 8 Feb 1962 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO.

8491 F iii. Denise Le_Ann CONSTABLE was born on 14 Nov 1963 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO.

Gene married Sharon Lee ELLSWORTH on 16 Feb 1962 in Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO.

Mary married Arthur Francis PULFORD on 10 Jun 1972 in Alton, Madison Co., IL.

Rodney married Marjorie Christine REEVES on 29 May 1969 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

Dennis married Tracia Ellen KELLER, daughter of James KELLER and Nancy HILD, on 19 Oct 1991 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.

8499 M i. James Dennis PUTNAM was born on 19 Oct 1991 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.

General Notes:
Kenneth Dwain Conger

PARENTS: William Chalker Conger and Glenda Mathisen

General Notes:
Terry Lee Conger

PARENTS: Kenneth Dwain Conger and Vickie Cook

ADOPTION: Born Terry Lee Cook, he was adopted by Kenneth Dwain Conger when he married, Vickie Cook.

General Notes:
Harold Benton Conger

AKA: Benton

DIVORCE: The marriage of Benton and Janet Conger ended in divorce.

Harold married Janet Marie ONG, daughter of Homer ONG and Jane GINTER,. Janet was born on 21 Jan 1954.

Jacqualine married Ronald Francis TKACHIK, son of John Francis TKACHIK and Pearl LA_CORE, in 1959 in Morris, Grundy Co., IL. Ronald was born on 11 Oct 1936 in Garden, Grundy Co., IL.

General Notes:
Robert Edwin Conger

Problem: What was the year of marriage? Listed as 1075 in CFA II, p. 193. If this should have been 1975, the date falls after the birth of the children.

Robert married Shelba Jean POOLE, daughter of Reuben POOLE and Henrietta GRABTREE, on 11 Jul in Joliet, Will Co., IL. Shelba was born on 12 May 1949 in Paducah, Mc Cracken Co., KY.

General Notes:
Donald James Evans

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth take place? The 1995 Rand McNally Commerical Atlas doesn't list a, Miln, WI.

8511 M i. James Dean LONGMIRE was born on 11 Oct 1972 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL.

8512 F ii. Nichole Lynn LONGMIRE was born on 11 Jan 1975 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL.

7258. Nancy Lee GRAY was born on 11 Sep 1945 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA.

Nancy married Craig W. TURNER, son of William Nisbet TURNER and Colleen BIRCH, on 12 Apr 1974 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. Craig was born on 9 Oct 1948 in St. Anthony, Fremont Co., ID.

8513 F i. Heather TURNER was born on 27 Aug 1975 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

8514 F ii. Heidi TURNER was born on 26 May 1977 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

8515 M iii. Justin Craig TURNER was born on 14 Oct 1979 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

8517 F ii. Allison GRAY was born on 10 Sep 1972 in Bountiful, Davis Co., UT.

Larry married Gail Lynn ANDREWS, daughter of Don Merrill ANDREWS and La_Rue Lavon Mc_CAULEY, on 27 Aug 1977 in Taylorsville, Salt Lake Co., UT. Gail was born on 26 Aug 1958 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

8518 F i. Nacole Marie GRAY was born on 9 Nov 1979 in Murray, Salt Lake Co., UT.

8519 F i. Candice GRAY was born on 10 Aug 1974 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

8520 M ii. Dennis Gene GRAY Jr. was born in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

General Notes:
Richard Darwin Rhea

EDUCATION: Graduate of Munster, Indiana Tech HS; Pierce College, Woodland Hills, CA.

OCCUPATION: Technical engineer and designer of Thuish chamber and ejector for moon rockets; a Sky-Lab engineer for the U.S. Navy for 8 years

Richard married Cheryl Lee BURKE on 10 Aug 1957 in Munster, Lake Co., IN. Cheryl was born on 25 Oct 1939.

8522 F ii. Denise Marie RHEA was born on 21 Sep 1963 in Northridge, Los Angeles Co., CA.

8523 F iii. Kathy Lynn RHEA was born on 2 Aug 1966 in Van Nuys, Los Angeles Co., CA.

8524 M iv. David Scott RHEA was born on 14 Dec 1969 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

General Notes:
Sally Louise Rhea

EDUCATION: Graduate of Stanford University

OCCUPATION: Personal secretary

Sally married John FEREJOHN on 23 Feb 1963 in Reseda, Los Angeles Co., CA. John was born on 6 Jun 1942.

General Notes:
John Ferejohn

EDUCATION: B.S. from San Fernando, CA; Phd. in Political Science from Stanford;

OCCUPATION: Assoc Prof at Cal Tech University in Pasadena, CA

8525 M i. Christopher George FEREJOHN was born on 1 Aug 1973 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA.

8526 F ii. Sara Nicole FEREJOHN was born on 4 Jan 1975 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA.

8527 F iii. Marissa Rhea FEREJOHN was born on 3 Aug 1978 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
Victor John Sobo, Jr.

EDUCATION: Attended Real Estate school; flight school

OCCUPATION: Mechanic

ORGANIZATIONS: Mason/Shriner

AKA: Probably called, Jack

Victor married Wanda D. ALLENDER on 8 Nov 1957 in Lexington, Fayette Co., KY. Wanda was born on 8 Jul 1940.

8528 F i. Julie Ann SOBO was born on 7 Jun 1959 in Lexington, Fayette Co., KY.

General Notes:
Unknown Wardle

DIVORCE: The marriage of Mr. Wardle and Julie Ann Sobo ended in divorce.

General Notes:
James Arthur Sobo

EDUCATION: Attended the School of Engineering at the University of Kentucky; Microwave School of Gen Telephone Co.

MILITARY: U.S. Navy AF veteran; attended Navy School of Engrs

James married Catherine Hunt STONE on 23 Sep 1961. Catherine was born on 21 Aug 1941.

8533 M iii. Phillip Dwayne SOBO was born on 11 Nov 1970 and died on 12 Nov 1970 in Lexington, Fayette Co., KY.

8534 M iv. John William SOBO was born on 7 Nov 1971 in Campbellsville, Taylor Co., KY.

General Notes:
Danny Rhea Middleton

MILITARY: 4 years military service with U.S. Army Guided Missles. Served in Germany and Vietnam.

EDUCATION: B.S. from University of Kentucky

Danny married Karen D. EDWARDS on 19 Sep 1970. Karen was born on 10 Oct 1950.

Jo_Anne married George HARRELL on 26 Jan 1973 in Lexington, Fayette Co., KY. George was born on 28 Dec 1945.

General Notes:
George Harrell

Problem: Is the surname, Harrell or Harell? Both listed in CFA II.

MILITARY: U.S. Army Vietnam veteran

EDUCATION: Attended Eastern State University, Richmond, KY; football player

DIVORCE: The marriage of George Harrel and JoAnne Carol Middleton ended in divorce.

8537 M i. Craig Allen HARRELL was born on 20 Dec 1975 in Lexington, Fayette Co., KY.

General Notes:
Lynn Ellen Wagner

ADOPTION: Apparently, Lynn Ellen Wagner adopted, Lois Polhill, b. 29 Dec 1966.
The exact nature of the relationship was not given.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 255 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

Lynn married James B. BASTAIN on 29 Dec 1969. James was born on 29 Jun 1921 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.

General Notes:
James B. Bastain

AKA: May also have been listed in CFA as, Bostain. Bastain on p. 255 of CFA II. Bostain on p. 445 of CFA II.

General Notes:
Lois Polhill Bastain

ADOPTION: Adopted by Lynn Ellen Wagner Bastain.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 255 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

8542 M ii. Barjon GALVOND was born on 11 Nov 1986 in Riverdale, Clayton Co., GA.

Stephen married Delores Lisa KRUEGER on 17 Aug 1968 in Vine Grove, Hardin Co., KY. Delores was born on 30 May 1949.

General Notes:
Delores Lisa Krueger

BIRTH: Birth listed as, "Ger." in CFA II, p. 360. Is that Germany?

8546 F i. Danielle Delores LEEDS was born on 12 Mar 1972 in Fort Knox, Bullit Co., KY.

General Notes:
Danielle Delores Leeds

HONORS: Listed in "Who's Who Among High School Students," 1988, 1989, 1990;
winner of French and German contest; winner of solo dancing
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 360 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

Lynas married Charles Robert WHEELER II on 15 Apr 1966 in Knotts Berry Farm, Orange Co., CA. Charles was born on 30 Jun 1946.

8548 M i. Charles Robert WHEELER III was born on 15 Aug 1966 in Anaheim, Orange Co., CA.

8549 F ii. Cynthia Jill WHEELER was born on 15 May 1970 in Hammond, Lake Co., IN.

Sheryl married Robert Essie KOOI on 10 Apr 1965 in Lansing, Cook Co., IL. Robert was born on 13 Aug 1943.

General Notes:
Robert Essie Kooi

DIVORCE: The marriage of Robert Essie Kooi and Sheryl Louise Jansma ended in divorce.

General Notes:
Lynn George Houston

SPOUSE: Lynn George Houston was the 2nd spouse of Sheryl Louise Jansma.

Kathy married Robert Paul KIENINGER on 3 Oct 1970. Robert was born on 26 Apr 1947.

General Notes:
James Russell Hollinger

DIVORCE: The marriage of James Russell Hollinger and Sue Marie Spaulding ended in divorce.

General Notes:
Susan Marie Spaulding

AKA: Listed as Sue and Susan on p. 324 of CFA II.

General Notes:
Marcia Peters

SPOUSE: Marcia Peters was the 2nd spouse of James Russell Hollinger.

8560 M i. Clinton Randall BOLINGER was born on 14 May 1980 in Munster, Lake Co., IN.

Rhonda next married James SHOEMAKER on 18 Feb 1983 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

General Notes:
James Shoemaker

SPOUSE: James Shoemaker was the 2nd spouse of Rhonda Rhea Lane.

Monica married Kaz JAROWSKA on 4 Oct 1980 in Radette, England. Kaz was born in 1952 in London, England.

General Notes:
Kaz Jarowska

BIOGRAPHY: Kaz Jarowska and his brother were born in London of Polish parents. Near the end of WW II, Kaz's father joined the English army and got to England. Kaz's mother was sent to Siberia and later to Uganda, Africa. Nine years later she was able to get to London and join her husband.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 340 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Clarence married Ruth Marie MARRS, daughter of Wilford Ray MARRS and Edna Marie WHEELDON, on 23 Jun 1953 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO. Ruth was born on 2 Mar 1934 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO.

8569 M i. Kevin Ray JENNINGS was born on 22 Jul 1982 in Mexico, Audrain Co., MO.

Kurt married Lisa Marie BUYSEL on 30 Aug 1975 in Moberly, Randolph Co., MO. Lisa was born on 1 Mar 1960.

8570 F i. Shanelle Marie CONGER was born on 4 Feb 1976 in Marceline, Linn/Chariton Co., MO.

8571 F ii. Chiera Lee CONGER was born on 23 Aug 1980 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.

General Notes:
James Clayton Conger

OCCUPATION: Superintendent of the Dill City Public Schools, Dill City, OK

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Dill City Councilman, Dill City, OK

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist; teaches Sunday School

RESIDENCES: P.O. Box 157; Dill City, OK 73641

James married Sheila GASS, daughter of Joe GOSS and Raye HODGES, on 22 Jul 1978 in Eldorado, Jackson Co., OK. Sheila was born on 14 Nov 1958 in Quanah, Hardeman Co., TX.

General Notes:
Shelia Gass

EDUCATION: Had a teaching degree

NAME-CONFLICT: Goss, Gass in CFA II, p. 718

8574 F i. Kendall Nichole CONGER was born on 18 Nov 1981 in Altus, Jackson Co., OK.

Dana married Michael O'Shay FALL, son of John Joseph FINNEY and Joyce REISING, on 26 May 1979 in Altus, Jackson Co., OK. Michael was born on 24 Feb 1957 in Pontiac, Oakland Co., MI.

General Notes:
Michael O'Shay Fall

AKA-ADOPTION: Born Michael O'Shay Finney, he was adopted by his mother's second husband, Kenneth Fall.

OCCUPATION: Asst. Mgr. Retail Pharmacy; interested in restaurant management

8575 F i. Julia Leigh_Ann FALL was born on 4 Jun 1984 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

General Notes:
Julia Leigh Ann Fall

NAME-CONFLICT: Middle name has been listed as, Leighman. Listed in CFA II, p. 306 as Leigh Ann. Leighman (CFA II, p. 717).

General Notes:
Gina Gaye Conger

COMMENT: Enjoyed nursing and would like to complete her education and become an obstetrics nurse.

Gina married Paul K. ABERNATHY, son of Dan M. ABERNATHY and Virgie DAVIS, in 1978 in Altus, Jackson Co., OK. Paul was born on 20 Apr 1960.

General Notes:
Paul K. Abernathy

OCCUPATION: Worked in the purchasing department for the City of Altus.

COMMENT: Enjoyed farming

COMMENT: Comment it is assumed that Altus (mentioned on p. 247 of CFA II), is Altus, Jackson Co., OK.

8576 M i. Daniel Paul ABERNATHY was born on 23 Aug 1978 in Altus, Jackson Co., OK.

8577 M ii. Christopher Clayton ABERNATHY was born on 24 Sep 1980 in Altus, Jackson Co., OK.

8578 F iii. Erinn Whitney ABERNATHY was born on 25 Apr 1986 in Altus, Jackson Co., OK.

General Notes:
James Howard Shea

RELATIONSHIP-RESEARCHER: Sang Howard was the grandfather of researcher, Jim
Shea. Some of Jim's data came from an 1813 Bible which alledgedly belonged to
Solomon Howard. As of June 2000, Jim wrote, "I am a descendant of Mary Early
Conger and Simon Peter Howard, grew up in Montana, a teacher, professional
violinist and orchestra conductor-and sometimes politician, recently retired--I
hope."

James married Jill Ann CONWELL. Jill was born on 28 Oct 1945 in Berwyn, Cook Co., IL.

8582 F i. Megan Elizabeth SHEA was born on 30 Aug 1971 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA.

Megan married Richard HULL. Richard was born on 17 Sep 1970 in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA.

Cleo married Stephan POSTLE. Stephan was born on 20 Aug 1940 in Plentywood, Sheridan Co., MT.

8584 F i. Tamara Ellen POSTLE was born on 19 Dec 1963 in Clinton, De Witt Co., IA.

Tamara married Lon RICHTER. Lon was born on 7 Dec 1963 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

8585 F i. Linda Marie CHAMBERLAIN was born on 7 Jun 1953 in Missoula, Missoula Co., MT.

Linda married Kenneth Dale ABBOTT. Kenneth was born on 18 Dec 1950 in Columbus, Stillwater Co., MT.

Elaine married Phillip Carroll SHALLENBARGER. Phillip was born on 10 Oct 1932 in Leipsic, Putnam Co., OH.

Eileen married Lester JOHNSON. Lester was born on 22 Mar 1938 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson Co., IA.

General Notes:
Laura Lynn Conger

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RELATIONSHIP: Carl Henry Gromer and Eleanor Conger raised the children of Kent Lewis Conger after the death of the parents. [Note: It is assumed this means the children of his first marriage. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 155 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESEARCHER: Laura Lynn (Conger) Ashley was interested in genealogy. She had an FTM website.

RESIDENCES: P.O. Box 80574; Bakersfield, CA 93380

Laura married Jerald Wayne ASHLEY Jr., son of Jerald Wayne ASHLEY and Hedwig Mildred EILERS, on 13 Jan 1975 in Burbank, Los Angeles Co., CA. Jerald was born on 17 Jan 1943 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

8607 F i. Jennifer Marie ASHLEY was born on 25 Jun 1970 in Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA.

8608 F ii. Je_Anna Michele ASHLEY was born on 20 Oct 1975 in Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA.

8609 M iii. Jeremy Michael ASHLEY was born on 16 Sep 1980 in Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA.

General Notes:
Kent Lewis Conger

OCCUPATION: Electronic Engineer, does computer and software design

HOBBIES: Played trumpet; did magic; karate

RESIDENCES: 2831 N. 33rd Street; Phoenix, AZ 85008

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RELATIONSHIP: Carl Henry Gromer and Eleanor Conger raised the children of Kent Lewis Conger after the death of the parents. [Note: It is assumed this means the children of his first marriage. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 155 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Kent married Anne Mc_RAE, daughter of Sanderson Keith Sanders Mc_RAE and Clara SEAGER, on 16 Jun 1973 in Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ. Anne was born on 27 Dec 1952 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.

General Notes:
Anne McRae

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

Problem: Was the surname, McRay or McRae? Both listed in CFA II, p. 156.

8610 M i. Jason Lowell CONGER was born on 7 Apr 1875 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.

8611 F ii. Karen Ann CONGER was born on 25 Jul 1977 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.

8612 F iii. Susan Lorraine CONGER was born on 11 May 1979 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.

General Notes:
Duane Robert Stevens

RESEARCHER: Duane Robert Stevens was interested in genealogy. He shared information about his family on a Family Tree Maker website.

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1998, 4804 Rue Loiret; San Jose, CA 95136-3116

Duane married Karen Lynn SEASTROM, daughter of George Victor SEASTROM and Eleanor Irma BENNER, on 4 Nov 1978 in Los Gatos, Santa Clara Co., CA. Karen was born on 23 Feb 1959 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

8613 F i. Daniela Rene STEVENS was born on 31 Oct 1980 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.

8614 M ii. Drew Richard STEVENS was born on 15 Jun 1985 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.

General Notes:
Walter Benjamin Lemon, III

AKA: Bennie; Ben as an adult

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: 6'2"; 150 lbs.; dark brown hair and eyes; high energy, good manager

EDUCATION: Undergraduate - Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO; Accounting Degree - Northwestern State College of Louisiana, Natchitoches, LA; Business Administration - Northwestern State College of Louisiana, Natchitoches, LA

MILITARY: ROTC

ORGANIZATIONS: Lyons Club; Air Force Ground Observer Corp.

HOBBIES: Woodworking; 4-H programs with children; Trumpet

RESIDENCES: Fort Collins, CO; Denver, CO; Arvada, CO; Palisade, CO; Natchitoches, LA; Minden, LA

RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1996, Orchard Mesa, Palisade, Mesa Co., CO

MARRIAGE: Lemon- Lawson Wedding Is Told.
Rifle, [CO] -- Miss Nancy Ruth Lawson and Walter Benjamin Lemon III exchanged marriage vows in a double-ring ceremony at the First Christian Church in Rifle, Sunday afternoon, December 27. The new Mrs. Lemon is the daughter of Mr. and Mr. W. D. Lawson, of Rifle. She is a graduate of Rifle High School, and attended Mesa College for two years. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Lemon, Jr., also of Rifle. He graduated from Rifle High School, attended Colorado State University at Fort Collins, and is presently enrolled in Northwestern State College of Louisiana in Natchitoches, La. Both of the newlyweds plan to continue their schooling in the Louisiana College. Mrs. O. B. Duckworth at the organ played wedding music and accompanied Byron M. Leach of Sanford, Florida, uncle of the groom, who sang. The bride chose a floor-length gown with a Chantilly lace bodice and a full skirt of bombazine with a square-cornered watteau train edged in lace. Her veil of white silk net was loaned by her aunt, Mrs. M.J. Mullenax, and was held by a tiara trimmed with pearls and sequins. She carried white orchids and lilies of the valley arranged around a handkerchief carried by her mother and three of her aunts at their weddings. Maid of honor, Miss Mary Jo Lemon of Denver, sister of the groom, wore a floor-length dress of red chiffon over taffeta. A headdress of red net and ribbon completed her costume. She carried an old-fashioned bouquet of white carnations and green ribbon. Bridesmaids, Miss Rebecca Dawson and Miss Carol Davis of New Castle, wore dresses of green chiffon over taffeta fashioned like that of the maid of honor. Their head dresses were fashioned of green net and ribbon, and carried old-fashioned bouquets of white carnations and red ribbon. Candlelighters were Elizabeth Mullenax of Denver, and Marla Dawson of New Castle. James Robert Lemon, brother of the groom, was best man and Steven and Kenneth Leach of Sanford, Florida, were ringbearers. Ushers were David Lawson, brother of the bride, Paul Davis of New Castle, and Arthur Stiles of Natchitoches, La. A reception was held in the church dining room.
(Source: Rifle Telegram, Rifle, Colorado - Jan. 7, 1965)
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

BIOGRAPHY:
"Bennie" Lemon was Master Councilor of the Order of DeMolay, Rifle Chapter and President of the Future Farmers of America while at Rifle Union High School, Rifle, Colorado. He played trumpet in the school band and was a popular student as he was lively, liked to dance and was an affable natured man.

Bennie held a part-time job throughout most of his college years. Mostly he was a fry cook in short order joints where one full meal a day was thrown in as part of the salary package. Pancakes, hamburgers and chili were his specialty. He still does a lot of the cooking at home since Nancy doesn't like to cook.

After college graduation, the thrust of his early career was personnel, occupational safety and contract negotiations. Remmington Rand was an ammunition company with a branch factory in Minden, Louisiana. Having been reared on a farm, mechanical safety and safety procedures in general were a high priority with him. The company was running three full shifts to accommodate the ammunition demand of the Vietnam War, and didn't see employee work place safety as a priority. Bennie had found other employment, but the last week of his tenure with them was his worst nightmare come true. He was the company messenger to the family when a fatal explosion occurred that could have been avoided.

He went through K-Mart's Senior Management In-Store Training which would have eventually led to a Store Manager Position and was assigned as Assistant Manager of a store in Denver. However, K-Mart shortly at the Corporate Level had a change in policy that all top management would be moved quite frequently (at least once a year). His children were becoming school aged and he didn't want to move them that frequently so he changed jobs.

Affirmative Action was legislated and was a demanding issue with large companies. They had to comply and do so quickly. Managers for the purpose of overseeing their transition and compliance with the new law were being hired. He spent some five years with Abex and Sparton implementing these programs.

The job was done and he was bored so he tried accounting for a while with a large firm in Denver. He achieved a CPA qualification. College accounting classes and the real application of that knowledge are two different things. He didn't like the long hours, being cooped up and having to stay in one spot for long periods of time since he is a high-strung type with lots of nervous energy. His wife was missing mama so they moved to Grand Junction. Mesa College was growing rapidly and was established by the state as a four-year school instead of a large Jr. College. He spent a couple of years at the college reorganizing the Personnel Office to comply with Civil Service Requirements, and developed OSHA and COSH compliance programs.

He accepted interim employment with the Mesa County School District Maintenance Department and found that they had a good retirement package and working hours that would allow him to pursue other things. He got a General Contractors License and opened Lemon Construction, a small construction company that specializes in small home remodeling jobs. He is a State of Colorado Licensed Asbestos Inspector and his company is a certified Asbestos Removal Company. He holds a patent on an arms-length removal procedure that minimizes workers' exposure while removing asbestos from buildings. All forms of asbestos are now classified as carcinogen and are being removed from every building built between 1940 and 1985. There is plenty of work available. His children are about on their own. He plans to buy out his Public Employees Retirement Package now and proceed to other things until retirement, the details of which I've not been given. He spends a lot of time with the Lyons Club and has been the City-wide Treasurer for several years.

The Lemon family home was two story. There was no such thing as central heat and air in 1940. When you built a house, you figured out the local wind patterns and placed your house so that you got the wind benefit in the summer at which time you simply opened the windows for ventilation. Walter had put screens on the windows and had a workman making a better fit on one. At age two when Bennie didn't want to do what Mama wanted, he just went in the other direction at top speed. On one of these occasions he did just that and fell out the second story window where the workman had the screen off for repair. There was a big silver lace vine beneath the window. The workman came back around the house just in time to see the kid fall head first out the window, hit the spongy vine entanglement, slide down the vine like a slide and land in the rocky driveway where he was rendered unconscious. The Dr. was called and the kid was left as is until the Dr. arrived in about twenty minutes. Upon examination it appeared that he was OK except for being unconscious. In about two hours he came around and apparently had no ill effects.

Another occasion put him in the Medical Guinness Book of Records. The lord truly does take care of babes and fools. Bennie at about age four got into a kid argument with MJ at the Lemon Grandparents' home over water coloring. After the battle, the water coloring equipment was put up for the day. Bennie's "scratches" were disinfected and he was assumed to be none the worse for wear except for his scratch which was located close to the eye. The "scratch" healed and time passed. Bennie was about thirty when he began to require glasses. An irritating bump began to appear where the support knobs on the glasses rested on the nose. The bump got worse and was assumed to be a cyst or boil of some type. The doctor lanced it and sent him home. The spot healed and on went the glasses only to have the problem reappear several times. The last time the doctor used a different instrument to lance the spot and thought he felt something strange and probed the wound a bit. What he pulled out was an inch and a half length of wood. Bennie was sure that his eyeball was coming out also. Watercolor brushes back then had wooden handles and the tip of one of these in the fury of argument had gotten broken off and was fortunately lodged in the right spot to preserve sight. No ill effects have been apparent. The doctor entered his find in the Medical Guinness Book of Records. The wood had been there for 26 years.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

Walter married Nancy Ruth LAWSON, daughter of William David LAWSON and Hazel Ruth STAYTON, on 27 Dec 1964 in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO. Nancy was born on 27 Jul 1944 in Glenwood Springs, Garfield Co., CO.

General Notes:
Nancy Ruth Lawson

AKA: Sissy

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: 5'7"; medium brown naturally curly hair; blue eyes; medium build

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science - Northwestern State College, Natachitoches, LA; Master of Arts - University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

HOBBIES: Sewing; Makes stuffed animals and novelty type crafts

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Volunteer Mesa Co., CO Fair Board; 4-H with children

OCCUPATION: Teacher - Mentally Handicapped
1985-1991 Substitute Teacher - Mesa County Dist. 51
1982-1990 Secretary Mesa County Fair Board, Grand Junction, Colorado
1990-1993 Intermountain Veterans Memorial Park. (appointed by Board of
Supervisors - Volunteer )
1977-1993 Adult Leader 4H Clubs, Cub and Girl Scouts
1989 Youth Advocate - Tri-County Board
1972-1993 Usual Parent activities. 4H Booster Club, Scouts etc. Palisade,
Colo.
1981-1985 Review Committee for Counseling Dept. Mesa Co. Valley School
Dist. 51, Grand Jct., Colo.
1993-1996 Choice Hotel Reservations Clerk at their National Telephone Center.
Would stop if she could get a full-time teaching position.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

8615 M i. Walter Benjamin LEMON IV was born on 2 Sep 1966 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA.

General Notes:
Walter Benjamin Lemon, IV

AKA: Benjie

MARRIAGE: 27 Jan 1990, at Rockland Community Church, Golden, Jefferson Co., CO

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: 6'4", medium build, medium brown hair and eyes; personable, outgoing

EDUCATION: B.S. Animal Science

HOBBIES: Calf roping; horses

RESIDENCES: Palisade, CO; Fort Collins, CO; Denver, CO; Conifer, CO; Evergreen, CO; Elizabeth, CO; Woodland, CA

RESIDENCES: Jun 1996, 43714 Saddlehorn Drive, Elizabeth, Elbert Co., CO, working in Denver, CO

BIOGRAPHY:
Benjie was an exchange student to Japan in the eighth grade. He discovered that the Japanese students work a lot harder than U.S. students. Benjie was still a good student but was drifting in the direction of less commitment. His trip to Japan turned this around very quickly. Benjie was a star basketball player at Palisade High School. He had hopes of going to college on an athletic scholarship which he did receive. After starting at the Kansas school from whence it came, he found out that he wasn't the star of the show. The only thing that the Athletic Dept. had in mind was basketball at any price and hang the education business which wasn't his order of priorities. He dumped school and became a roofer for the balance of the year. In the fall he went to Colorado State University at Fort Collins without a scholarship and adjusted to the real world. He started out with the idea of veterinary medicine, but along the way changed his thrust to "Animal Science." After graduating from College, Benjie took the first job offered which was with Syntex Animal Health headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. His territory extended from Bakersfield, Ca., to the Canadian Border and as far east as the Utah Border. He wasn't too happy with the job, but the U.S. economy was down and many new college graduates couldn't find work in or out of their field of education so he felt fortunate to be employed. Benjie and Laurie had neither one been away from home and family for very long before coming to California and never "found their niche in California." At the end of three years when Benjie found he wasn't going to be President of the company with his first promotion, they packed up and returned to Colorado where they lived for two years with her parents in Conifer. Upon return to Colorado, he was for a time employed with the State Brand Office in Denver and is now with the Colorado Feeders Association in Denver.

In late 1994 he bought a country home with a small acreage on Saddlehorn Drive, Elizabeth, Colorado, where he has a miniature arena and race track for horse training. He has been doing a lot of calf roping in local rodeos and has placed enough times that he must now decide whether he wants to go professional or not. In 1994 he went to the National Finals and ended up second four times when he roped five steers all in the eight second time frame. I think he's hit every rodeo from No. Texas to the Canadian Border. I haven't heard his decision about the professional status in his calf roping.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

Walter married Laura Lynn SCHERSCHEL, daughter of Raymond A. SCHERSCHEL and Judith L. HATFIELD, on 27 Jan 1990 in Golden, Jefferson Co., CO. Laura was born on 20 Jun 1966.

General Notes:
Laura Lynn Scherschel

AKA: Laurie

RESIDENCES: As of 1996, Elizabeth, CO, working in Denver, CO

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: 5'8"; light blond hair; slender build; outgoing

HOBBIES: horses; sewing craft type endeavors Laurie is an excellent horse woman and goes to many horse shows with her mother. A few years before 1996 she fell off a horse and badly injured her back.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

EDUCATION: Colorado State University, Bachelors Degree in Animal Science

OCCUPATION: worked in a laboratory in California; in Denver, CO worked with a company that registers livestock

8616 F ii. Davina Gay LEMON was born on 31 Dec 1968 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

General Notes:
Davina Gay Lemon

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: 5'5"; small boned; light brown hair, 110 lbs.; doubled jointed knees and elbows; outgoing

EDUCATION: high school

OCCUPATION: full-time mother

HOBBIES: art type crafts; Macrame

RESIDENCES: Grand Junction, CO; Longmont, CO; Broomfield, CO; Lake Powell, UT; Orem, UT; Provo, UT

RESIDENCES: 1996, Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO

MARRIAGE:
Miss Davina Gay Lemon and Terry Lee Brower exchanged marriage vows in a double-ring ceremony held at 2 P.M., Saturday, April 27, 1990, at the Grace Baptist Church in Clifton, Colorado. The Reverend Michael Rossmann officiating.

The new Mrs. Brower is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Benjamin Lemon, III of Palisade and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Lemon, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Lawson, Sr. of Rifle, Colo. The groom is the son of Jack Brower of Missoula, Montana, and Mrs. Bonnie Sovold of Grand Junction, Colorado. His Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Heath of Grand Junction, Colo. and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brower and Bernice Lorenzen of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. Brower are both 1987 graduates of Palisade High School. The newlyweds are making their home in Orem, Utah, where both are employed.

Mrs. Mary Lou Manning at the piano played wedding music and accompanied Bonnie Sovold, mother of the groom who sang "The Wind Beneath My Wings." The bride came down the aisle on the arm of her father and was given in marriage by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Benjamin Lemon, III, of Palisade. . The bride wore a floor-length gown with a chantilly lace bodice and a full skirt of bombazine which had a square-cornered watteau train edged with lace. A pearl and sequin tiara secured a finger-tip illusion veil. The wedding dress was first worn by her mother, Nancy Ruth Lawson Lemon for her December 27, 1964, marriage to Walter Benjamin Lemon, III, in Rifle, Colorado. The bride carried a silk bouquet of chrysanthemums, lily-of-the-valley and white roses arranged around a handkerchief carried by her maternal grandmother, Ruth Stayton Lawson at her August 24, 1943, wedding to William David Lawson in Denver, Colo. A good-luck coin was presented to the bride by her elder brother Walter Benjamin "Benjie" Lemon, IV, and his wife "Laurie", who had been married just three months earlier in Golden, Colo. Candles of Hope were lighted on the Alter by the Mothers of the couple.

The Maid of Honor, Miss Donna Reed of Palisade wore a dress fashioned with a full skirt and elbow- length puffed sleeves. The color of her dress picked up the azure blue of the cummerbunds worn by the groom's party. She carried a silk bouquet similar to that of the bride. Mr. Brian Brower of Orem, Utah, served as his friend's Best Man. Candlelighter's and Ushers were Matthew James Lemon of Palisade, younger brother of the bride, and Shane Alberts, younger brother of the groom.

A reception was held in Clifton at the Veterans Hall. The square, three-tiered wedding cake carried out the pale blue and white color theme of the celebration and was made and decorated by Helen Gonzales, an old friend of the family from Rifle, Colorado, who had made and decorated all of the wedding cakes for the Lemon Uncles and Aunts. Assisting were "Laurie" Scherschel Lemon at the Punch Table and Helen Gonzales at the Cake Table. Shirley Lane Lawson served mints.

The Rehearsal Dinner was hosted by the Groom's parents Bonnie Sovold and Jack Brower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Heath, the groom's grandparents in Clifton. Out-of-town guests included:

Bride's Family
Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Lemon, Jr. of Rifle, Colorado, P. Grandparents
Mr. & Mrs. Walter B. Lemon, IV of Woodland, California, Brother
Mr. & Mrs. James Robert Lemon of Parachute (Grand Valley), Colo., Uncle
and daughters Danielle and Nadene, Cousins
Mrs. Mary Jo Khan of Stockton, California, P. Aunt
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Scherschel of Evergreen, Colo., Parents of SIL
Mrs. Helen Gonzalas of Rifle, Colorado, Family Friend
Mrs. Elsie Stayton (Mrs. Wesley Stayton) of Rifle, Colo., M.Great Grandmother
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. "Dave" Lawson of Rifle, Colo., M. Grandparents
Mr. & Mrs. David Lawson of Rifle, Colo., M. Uncle and children, Brent etal, Cousins
Mrs. Helen Davis of Newcastle, Colo., M. Aunt
Mr. & Mrs. Monk Dawson of Newcastle, Colo., M. Aunt
Mr. & Mrs. M. J. Mullenax of Rifle, Colo., M. Aunt

Groom's Family
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Heath of Clifton, Colo., M. Grandparents
Brian Brower of Orem, Utah, Friend
Shane Alberts of Grand Junction, Colo., Brother
Shane Lewton of Salt Lake City, Utah, Cousin
Jack Brower of Missoula, Montana, Father
Bonnie Savold of Grand Junction, Colo., Mother
James Alberts of Grand Junction, Colo., Brother
Jessica Savold of Grand Junction, Colo., Sister
Kenneth Heath of Salt Lake City, Utah, Cousin
(Source: Daily Sentinel, Apr. 28, 1990, Grand Jct., Colo. & Palisade Paper) ("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

Davina married Terry Lee BROWER, son of Unknown BROWER and Bonnie HEATH, on 27 Dec 1990 in Palisade, Mesa Co., CO. Terry was born on 9 Sep 1968.

General Notes:
Terry Lee Brower

RESIDENCES: Longmont, CO; Denver, CO; South Dakota; California; Orem, UT; Provo, UT

RESIDENCES: As of 1996, Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: outgoing; 6'1"; stocky build; blue eyes; dark ash blond hiar

EDUCATION: high school

OCCUPATION: Warehouseman

RELATIONSHIP: Spent many of his younger years with this maternal grandparents, Kenneth L. Heath and Doris Marie Iverson.

MOTHER: His mother, Bonnie Heath has been married to men with the following surnames: Brower, Alberts, Savold, and Chandler.

8617 M iii. Matthew James LEMON was born on 9 Dec 1975 in Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO.

General Notes:
Matthew James Lemon

AKA: Matt

RESIDENCES: 1996, Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: 6'; 140 lbs.; dark hair and eyes; introvert

OCCUPATION: handyman

EDUCATION: Matthew was No. 31 on the Palisade High School basketball team at Palisade, CO.

HONORS: Inducted as an Eagle Scout, at the Eagle Court of Honor on August 21, 1993.

EDUCATION: As of 1996, sophomore in college at Mesa College at Grand Junction, CO.

General Notes:
James Robert Lemon

AKA: Jim

RESIDENCES: Durango, CO
RESIDENCES: Jun 1996, Holmes Mesa, Rifle, Garfield Co., CO

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: 6'; dark brown hair and eyes; stocky build

OCCUPATION: cattle rancher; water commissioner

EDUCATION: Undergraduate - Western State College, Gunnison, CO
Biological Science Degree - Ft. Lewis College, Durango, CO
Reisch Amer. School of Auctioneering, Mason City, IA

HOBBIES: Church choir; barrel racing

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Church Board of Deacons

ORGANIZATIONS: Cattlemens Association

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist Church

BIOGRAPHY:
The winter of l946-l947 was an unusually heavy snow year. Many cattle were lost simply because they got snowed under or couldn't navigate to the feed point. The state supplied helicopters to make hay drops, but wouldn't pick up sick kids. Schools were out for long periods of time. The snow in the low country was still around by mid June it was so deep. You could just barely see the yellow top of the 48 passenger school bus over the road banks. That is about 22 feet.

In March 1947 during one of these blizzard periods, James Robert got the flu bug. He needed medical attention, but it took a week using heavy earth moving equipment to get the road dug out enough for one lane traffic. During this period, Jim's cold was fast becoming a severe ear infection. The ear nose and throat specialist consulted decided that there was only one option that would save the kid. That was to remove the mastoid bone behind the ear for access to the ear mechanism and provide proper drainage of the entire ear. The hearing would be lost in the process. Today, 1996, they give antibiotics which usually clears up the situation. Penicillin had just come onto the market, but was still classified as an experimental drug by the FDA. It was approved for public use the day Jim had this surgery. Had it not been available for him, he probably would have died.

New Years is an evening of noise and noise maker toys in this country. There was one noise maker which was quite popular with the kids. It was a 14 inch rolled up tube of colored paper on which there was a wooden whistle attached at the end of the tube. Blow on the whistle and the gaily colored paper unrolled and the whistle made racket. Jim drew air backwards on the thing and dislodged the whistle mechanism which, of course, went down his gullet. They could not get the whistle dislodged, but by using the Heimlech Maneuver did get it to move enough to allow a little passage of air which was apparent by the whistling sound as he breathed. It was decided to take him to Grand Junction to the hospital. About five miles into the trip the whistling stopped and the kid was literally going limp and getting no oxygen. The good lord took a turn at stirring the pot.

The road out from Holmes Mesa to Interstate 70 is a bit of a serpent's trail. It had not had any sand spread out for traction yet and was slick as glass. Walter went around a turn, the car skidded and landed off the road in a rock pile with a big thud. The force of the impact caused Jim to gasp and momentarily relax just enough to dislodge the whistle and allow it to slide further down the tube past the lung air intake area.

Walter had had to get the car key from his mother. Ben and Mary knew how slick those roads could get, so they hitched up the trusty old haysled and a double team of horses and followed along behind just in case some such mishaps occurred. They'd been quick about their getaway so were not far behind. Chains were hooked to and around the old Buick and the tin lissy was pulled off the high center rock pile and back onto the road. The car was still functioning so on they went. They had been delayed only about ten minutes. The doctor was at the Grand Valley Bridge. Dean Mahaffey had a lantern already lighted and there for light. When Dr. Moore found the kid getting air and determined that his mechanical equipment wasn't going to be necessary, all transferred to the Mahaffey car and made the 45 minute trip to Grand Junction. X-rays at the hospital indicated that the whistle was in the tummy by now so a laxative was administered and the wait began. The diminished oxygen supply apparently wasn't long enough in duration to do any brain damage.

Despite his hearing disability, Jim was a good student. In the fourth grade he had a teacher of marginal talent and when he was assigned to the same quality teacher in the fifth grade a change was in order. Roberta's Mother, Grace Morgan, was also a teacher. She retired from the Louisiana Public School System and promptly went to Texas and taught for another five years retiring at age 71. Jim went to Deweyville, Texas, and spent the fifth grade there. By the time he got back to Colorado he was a good strong student again and was spared a lot of academic pain thanks to his Grandmother, the Deweyville School System and his great aunt, Mrs. Ferguson who was his sixth grade teacher upon return to Colorado. The first day of school he raised his hand and inquired what he should call her. "Mrs. Ferguson" young man. Nobody knew until the end of school that she was his great aunt. She said she pushed that young man "harder than anybody had before or since and he always rose to the "A" standard.

James Robert Lemon of Rifle/Grand Valley/Parachute should not be confused with James Robert Lemon of Vernal/Moab, Utah. James Robert of Moab married a Carma Lovell Smith of Moab, Feb. 1961, in Grand Junction, Colo. He is a few years older than our James Robert. (Vernal and Moab are just over the Colorado border and people from that area of Utah usually conduct much of their business in Grand Junction, Colo. since it is the biggest place in the area.)

Utah James wrote bad checks all over Western Colorado for which he did a little prison time, and created quite a problem for our James Robert. Our James finally gave up having a checking account in his name because he was always having to go to court to prove to Utah James's bill collectors that they'd attached the wrong man's account. He woke up one morning to tow trucks hauling away a new pickup, a flat bed truck and two nearly new automobiles from his yard. The writ of attachment was for a $38,000 debt that Utah James had defaulted on. Our Jim's conveyances were clear titled. The lawyer collecting on Utah James's debt had not done his homework and just honed in for judgment on "James Robert Lemon" since these type of folks changes addresses frequently. Our Jim sued them and collected $20,000.00 in damages from the lawyer for his negligent behavior.

As far as I can determine, there is no family relationship between the two Lemon families.

Some Lemon property is adjacent to the Colorado River in the Rulison area. Since 1931 a Lemon has been paying property taxes on the land as theirs. The property has been surveyed twice and property lines established as correct. About ten years ago, Jim decided to harvest the abundance of gravel that is on one of the islands (called so only because at certain periods of the year the Colorado River backs up into the low lying areas of the lower part of the property). When he applied for permits etc., he really opened a can of worms.

There was one eagle that had nested for years on that island. There were other folks farther down the River that had the same situation so they joined in and a legal suit was filed against the U.S. Government. The Government determined that the Lemon's did not own the land after all and that they had made an error in 1870 when they had originally given title to the wetlands to Mr. Graves who sold it to Mr. Lemon. The Lemons would have to prove their ownership. . The Government was not counting on the record keeping of either Mr. Graves or Mr. Lemon, Sr. Graves had saved the public offering as published in the Denver Post and Grand Junction Sentinel. He had saved all of his correspondence relative to the purchase and had all of the stamped tax receipts from the Garfield County Tax Office. When Lemon bought the property, he handed it over to Lemon, Sr. and he continued the practice.

The ownership was determined to be Lemon by the Supreme Court last year partially on the strength of that original documentation. The Eagle can continue to nest there and the gravel on the other end of the island can be used for a comfortable income for several years to come.

Jim has quite a temper. He was riding a half-broken horse. He got cocky with the horse when it didn't obey his command immediately and abused the horse. The horse broke into a fast gallop when he got kicked in the ribs and again didn't obey when the reins were pulled. The barbed wire fence came up and the horse ran into it at full speed. The fence was new and tight so it acted as a spring board for the horse. However, Jim went right on over the fence and landed in a rock pile. His full face hit the horse's head which was coming up as he was going over its head. His entire face was shattered and his jaws broken. They x-rayed him and wired him back together to heal. They used plastic surgery techniques and loosened the flesh from the bones through the mouth. To look at him he has no scars, but I believe his back does still bother him. Fortunately, with age his hot temper has mellowed.
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

James married Judy Ann HENSON, daughter of Albert Gordon HENSON and Unknown, on 25 Apr 1970 in Durango, La Plata Co., CO. Judy was born on 10 Sep 1949 in Carlsbad, Eddy Co., NM.

General Notes:
Judy Ann Henson

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: 5'3"; ash blond hair; extremely thin; extremely exacting; bright

EDUCATION: Biological Science degree

OCCUPATION: High school math and science teacher

MARRIAGE:
Lemon-Henson Engagement Told -- Mr. and Mrs. Albert G. Henson of Santa Fe, New Mexico, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Judy Ann Henson to James Robert Lemon. Mr. Lemon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Lemon of Grand Valley. Miss Henson graduated from Novato High School in Novato, California. Mr. Lemon is a 1963 graduate of Rifle Union High School in Rifle. Both are presently attending Fort Lewis College in Durango. They are planning an August wedding which will be held in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
(Source: Rifle Telegram, Rifle, Colo. Jan. 29, 1970)
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

MARRIAGE:
Lemon-Henson - Grand Valley - Miss Judy Ann Henson and James Robert Lemon exchanged wedding promises in a double-ring ceremony at Durango. The couple will be at home on a ranch near Grand Valley, following a wedding trip to Mexico. Marriage rites were at 5 p.m. April 25 in Christ The King Lutheran Church with the Rev. Don Simonton of Vail officiating. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert G. Henson of Santa Fe, N.M. The grooms' parents are Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Lemon, Jr. of Grand Valley. The new Mrs. Lemon is a graduate of Novato High School, Novato, California. She attended Eastern Oregon College, LaGrande, Ore., and now is attending Fort Lewis College, Durango. Lemon was graduated from Rifle Union High School, attended Western State College in Gunnison and now attends Fort Lewis College. Both are biological science majors. Satin peau de sois formed the bride's floor-length A-line gown, styled with long sleeves, a scooped neckline and empire waistline. Pearled alencon lace medallions were scattered over the gown. A watteau train was attached. Her three-tier chapel veil of illusion was held by a flower and petal headpiece trimmed with pearls. She carried white and blue roses. Mrs. Gary L. Powell of Pagosa Springs served as her sister's matron of honor. Another sister, Miss Laurie Ann Henson of Santa Fe, N.M., and Mrs. Zia R. Khan of Stockton, Ca., sister of the groom, served as bridesmaids. All had identical gowns of peacock blue chiffon over taffeta and carried daisies. Walter B. Lemon III of Denver was his brother's best man, with Zia R. Khan and Samuel B. Potter of Rifle as ushers. The church was decorated with baskets of gladioli and daisies at the altar and tiers of blue candles. A reception in the Silver Spur followed the ceremony. Assisting were Mrs. Bert J. Harrison, Mrs. Marianne Windsor, and Mrs. Edwin R. Henson, grandmother of the bride.
(Source: Rifle Telegram, Rifle, Colo. May 7, 1970)
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

8618 F i. Danielle Rene LEMON was born on 20 Jun 1981 in Glenwood Springs, Garfield Co., CO.

General Notes:
Danielle Rene Lemon

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: bright red hair; medium build; 5'6"; extrovert; prefers outdoor activities; bright

EDUCATION: home schooled, straight "A" student

HOBBIES: plays the piano well; good horsewoman

8619 F ii. Nadene Jonet LEMON was born on 18 Feb 1983 in Glenwood Springs, Garfield Co., CO.

General Notes:
Nadene Jonet Lemon

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: ash blond hair; very slim; small boned; introvert; prefers indoor activities; reads a lot

HOBBIES: plays the piano well

EDUCATION: home schooled

General Notes:
Mark Thomas Stevens

EDUCATION: Graduate of Glendale High, Springfield, MO; 1979 graduate of Ozark Bible College, Joplin, MO

BIOGRAPHY:
Mark Thomas Stevens was born on 6 Nov 1956 at Columbia, Richland Co., MO. He is one of the fourth great-grandsons of Reuben and Mary Conger Wright. He has continued a splendid tradition of patriotism, initiative and family values.

Mark started his kindergarten and first grades in Ausbury, Germany. His next eleven years saw him enrolled in five schools and graduation from Glendale High in Springfield, MO. There he lettered in football and grew toward manhood.

He enrolled at Ozark Bible College in Joplin, MO, in the fall of 1974, obtaining both his degree and wife, Marsha Louise Mountcastle, those events coming in 1979 and 1978, respectively.

Next they lived in Johnson City, TN where Mark pursued a degree at Emmanuel School of Religion. He also joined the National Guard as chaplain for the nearby Guard unit.

In 1987, Mark gained an active duty tour in Korea, where he served a year as an Armored company platoon leader and Executive Officer. For this service he won the esteemed Army Commendation Medal. Upon his return from Korea, Mark joined the local National Guard unit, an Artillery Battery. Next he obtained a job as a National Guard administrator at Manhattan, KS, rejoining an Armored unit, his first love. Mark was assigned to command a Guard tank company, which became one of the National Guard's best and received his second Army Commendation Medal.

Later Mark was awarded a third Army Commendation Medal, to go with two Army Achievement Medals. As of 1996, he had been promoted to Major and reassigned to Division Headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, KS.
(Source: Written by Tom Stevens, summer 1996)

RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1997, Major Mark T. Stevens of Fort Leavenworth, KS.

Mark married Marsha Louise MOUNTCASTLE, daughter of Howard MOUNTCASTLE and Lovell MONTGOMERY, on 26 May 1978 in Sapulpa, Creek Co., OK. Marsha was born on 15 Sep 1957.

General Notes:
Marsha Louise Mountcastle

PARENTS: Howard and Lovell Mountcastle, living in Crane, MO as of 1996, where Howard continued his career of more than 30 years in the ministry.

EDUCATION: Degree in Music from Ozark Bible College, Joplin, MO. She is an accomplished piano musician.

EDUCATION: In 1987, while Mark was stationed in Korea, Marsha pursued a Master's degree in Music Education at the University of Missouri at Columbia, MO, graduating about 1989 with an exemplary record, while also having worked to help put herself through school.

OCCUPATION: Taught music at the Manhattan Christian College, Manhattan, KS

8620 F i. Rachel Marie STEVENS was born on 6 Nov 1977 in Sapulpa, Creek Co., OK.

General Notes:
Rachel Marie Stevens

BIOGRAPHY:
Rachel Marie Stevens was born on 6 Nov 1977 at Sapulpa, Creek Co., OK.

Rachel was an outstanding student, including the National Honor Society. She expects to make some facet of music her career. She graduated from Manhattan High School, Manhattan, KS with honors in May 1996.

In May 1995, she joined the National Guard. She took basic training at Fort Jackson, SC during the summer of 1995. In the summer of 1996 she completed Advanced Individual Training. Fort Jackson is the same post where her father was born and where her grandfather commanded a basic training company during its graduation on the same field in 1956.
(Source: Written by Tom Stevens, summer of 1996)

8621 M ii. Aaron Thomas STEVENS was born on 8 Sep 1982 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.

General Notes:
Aaron Thomas Stevens

BIOGRAPHY:
On 8 Sep 1982 at Johnson City, TN, Mark Stevens called the emergency ambulance so they could take Marsha to the hospital for the birth of their second child. Before they could arrive, Marsha informed him that the delivery was imminent. So, Mark delivered a husky baby boy at home. This is the singular manner in which Aaron Thomas Stevens came into the world.

Now, in 1996, in his eighth year of school, he is a sports fan. He also enjoys building with legos and does an excellent job with them. The past two summers, he has pitched baseball and has an excellent record, with his strikeouts far exceeding other kinds of outs. He also enjoys golfing with his dad.
(Source: Written by Tom Stevens, summer 1996)

8622 F iii. Hannah Louise STEVENS was born on 8 Feb 1992 in Manhattan, Riley Co., KS.

General Notes:
Hannah Louise Stevens

BIOGRAPHY:
Hannah Louise Stevens was born 8 Feb 1992 at Manhattan, KS. She is a bustling and strong willed lass, with little patience for sitting still. Highly creative and full of energy, she enjoys being alive and is greatly enjoyed by those around her.
(Source: Written by Tom Stevens, summer 1996)

General Notes:
Diana Lynn Stevens

BIOGRAPHY:
Diana Lynn Stevens came quickly. Her father took Helen to the Army Hospital in Augsburg, Germany on 16 Jan 1959. He then returned home to take care of Mark who was with a neighbor. Tom relates, "About the time I walked in the door, the phone rang. A nurse at the hosptial told me I was the father of a red-headed baby girl."

Diana met Scott Russell Pixler at Ozark Bible College in Joplin, MO, from which they both graduated. They were married in Columbia, MO on 16 Aug 1980. They had a summer internship in Australia and returned there for missionary work immediately after school.

Diana also earned her elementary teaching certificate from Pittsburg State University at Pittsburg, KS.

When her family moved to Lincoln, NE, Diana took a position as Christian Education Director for their church and held the job for two years until she resigned to give more time to the family.
(Source: Written by Tom Stevens, summer 1996)

RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1997, Diana L. Pixler of Lincoln, NE

Diana married Scott Russell PIXLER, son of Roy PIXLER and Jean UNKNOWN, on 16 Aug 1980 in Columbia, Boone Co., MO. Scott was born on 15 Jan 1959 in Montrose, Montrose Co., CO.

General Notes:
Scott Russell Pixler

BIOGRAPHY:
After less than a year in Australia, Scott and Diana returned to the United States where Scott obtained a ministerial position at his home church in Montrose, CO. This is where he and an older brother and sister were raised by his parents, Roy and Jean Pixler.

Scott Pixler received a call to the campus ministry at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska and as of the summer of 1996 they had been there for several years. Scott believes stongly that the campus ministry is one of the most challenging of ministries. His strength is that of the small group work, where teaching and caring can occur simultaneously.
(Source: Written by Tom Stevens, summer 1996)

8623 M i. Nathan Andrew PIXLER was born on 4 Jun 1984 in Montrose, Montrose Co., CO.

General Notes:
Nathan Andrew Pixler

BIRTH: Nathan Andrew Pixler was born on 4 Jun 1984 at Montrose, Montrose Co., CO. Three days after the birth, his mother Diana was shocked by her physician who told her that he was a Downes baby. During the years, Nathan has continued to grow and prosper, being blessed by a very nurturing home. He has been a great help to others because of his outgoing disposition.
(Source: Written by Tom Stevens, summer 1996)

8624 F ii. Sarah Elizabeth PIXLER was born on 26 Oct 1986 in Montrose, Montrose Co., CO.

General Notes:
Sarah Elizabeth Pixler

BIOGRAPHY:
Sarah Elizabeth Pixler was born on 26 Oct 1986 at Montrose, Montrose Co., CO. In the summer of 1996, on the threshold of her 10th birthday, she writes and sends out a bi-monthly newsletter, called, "Bible Life." She is a precocious child, mature and thoughtful beyond her years and a joy to her family.
(Source: Written by Tom Stevens, summer 1996)

8625 F iii. Myra Christine PIXLER was born on 3 Aug 1993 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE.

General Notes:
Myra Christine Pixler

BIOGRAPHY:
Myra Christine Pixler was born on 3 Aug 1993 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE and weighed 7 pounds and was 19 inches long. Her mother was in excellent physical condition so her hospital stay was less than 12 hours, thereby avoiding a very hefty hospital bill. Nathan and Sarah joined their father, Scott, in the hospital nursery to watch the nurse "clean up" Myra after her birth.

As of 1996, Myra is a bustling three year old, into everything, talking a mile a minute and bothering her older brother and sister. She is enjoyed by everyone she meets.
(Source: Written by Tom Stevens, summer 1996)

General Notes:
Eric Allen Stevens

BIOGRAPHY:
Eric Allen Stevens was bonr on 16 Oct 1961 in Augsburg, Germany at the same hospital where his sister was born. Tom, Eric's father, was a Company Commander at the time of the birth and he was at a command reveille when Helen felt the beginnings of labor pains. "I took myself to the hospital, she recalls. In fact, Eric was born before Tom even knew that Helen had gone to the hospital.

Like his sister, Eric started school at Columbus, GA. After high school he spent a year at the University of Missour at Columbia, MO. Then he transferred to Central Christian College of the Bible at Moberly, MO, where he graduated with honors. In May 1994, he attained his Masters degree in Practical Ministry from the Cincinnati Bible Seminary.

As of 1996, he was minister of the Community Christian Church at Linn, MO. Eric and Becky are strong supporters of youth programs and have started one at the two churches where they have served.
(Source: Written by Tom Stevens, summer 1996)

RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1997, Linn, MO

Eric married Rebecca Lynn ASHWORTH, daughter of Robert ASHWORTH and Norma SUMMERS, on 22 Aug 1981 in Higbee, Randolph Co., MO. Rebecca was born on 12 May 1960.

General Notes:
Rebecca Lynn Ashworth

AKA: Becky

PARENTS: Robert and Norma Summers Ashworth, living in Colony, KS as of the summer of 1996. Rebecca is their oldest child.

8626 M i. Michael Allen STEVENS was born on 15 Jun 1983 in Columbia, Boone Co., MO.

General Notes:
Michael Allen Stevens

BIOGRAPHY:
Michael Allen Stevens was born on 15 Jun 1983 at Columbia, MO. He is an excellent student and most astute sports fan. He has helped his father in a baseball and basketball card hobby/business, attending shows with him. He also plays basketball, drums and video games. A top student he frequently competes for honors, achieving recognition as Student of the Month at his school in Linn, MO.
(Source: Written by Tom Stevens, summer 1996)

8627 M ii. Christopher Joel STEVENS was born on 29 Mar 1985 in Columbia, Boone Co., MO.

General Notes:
Christopher Joel Stevens

AKA: Chris

BIOGRAPHY:
Christopher Joel Stevens was born on 29 Mar 1985 at Columbia, MO. He was a Downes baby. Following open heart surgery at the age of 18 months, he has become an energetic and robust lad.
(Source: Written by Tom Stevens, summer 1996)

8628 M iii. Duncan Alexander STEVENS was born on 27 Apr 1996 in Jefferson City, Cole Co., MO.

General Notes:
Duncan Alexander Stevens

BIRTH: Duncan Alexander Stevens was born on 27 Apr 1996 in Jefferson City, MO, interrupting the sleep pattern of his parents.

General Notes:
Steven McAlister Sheeley

RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1997, Dr. Steven Sheeley of Rome, GA.

Steven married Elizabeth Ann LOWRY on 30 Aug 1960 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO. Elizabeth was born on 2 Jan 1981 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO.

General Notes:
Rebecca Lou Presley

AKA: As of Apr 1997, Rebecca L. Reed of Ozark, MO.

8631 M i. Timothy Glenn PRESLEY was born on 21 Sep 1987 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO.

General Notes:
David Cole Sewell

OCCUPATION: CPA

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

David married Linda ROYER on 31 Mar 1961 in Independence, Montgomery Co., KS. Linda was born in Independence, Montgomery Co., KS.

8632 M i. Bradley Allen SEWELL was born on 26 Oct 1968 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

David next married Anne FREIDMAN, daughter of Jess FREIDMAN and Dorothy MORRIS, on 20 Aug 1977 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK. Anne was born on 10 Apr 1945 in Stillwater, Payne Co., OK.

General Notes:
Anne Freidman

SPOUSE: Anne Freidman was the 2nd spouse of David Cole Sewell.

8633 F i. Caroline Danner SEWELL was born on 17 Dec 1978 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

8634 F ii. Mary Clarissa SEWELL was born on 10 Jun 1982 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

General Notes:
Albert Karl Sewell, Jr.

OCCUPATION: Banker

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterina

MILITARY: Vietnam veteran

Albert married Kathleen Grace O'BRIEN, daughter of John O'BRIEN and Doris JOHNSON, on 28 Jun 1969 in Independence, Montgomery Co., KS. Kathleen was born on 14 Aug 1943 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.

General Notes:
Kathleen Grace O'Brien

CHRISTENING: Episcopalian

OCCUPATION: Teacher

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Episcopalian

8635 F i. Leslie Ann SEWELL was born on 21 Mar 1970 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.

8636 M ii. Aaron Kent SEWELL was born on 3 Dec 1971 in Independence, Montgomery Co., KS.

8637 F iii. Alison Inge SEWELL was born on 29 May 1974 in Independence, Montgomery Co., KS.

General Notes:
Robert Cole Meyer

RELATIONSHIP: Robert Cole and Steven Charles Meyer were twins.

OCCUPATION: Automobile Exec.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

MILITARY: U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran

Robert married Marciana WHITFORD, daughter of Edward Cranston WHITFORD and Dorothy Evelyn BROWNING, on 21 Jun 1970 in Emporia, Lyon Co., KS. Marciana was born on 30 Dec 1946 in Maryville, Nodaway Co., MO.

General Notes:
Marciana Whitford

CHRISTENING: Christian Church

OCCUPATION: Teacher

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

8638 M i. Robert Cole MEYER Jr. was born on 3 Jul 1974 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

8639 F ii. Mistin Michelle MEYER was born on 31 Oct 1976 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

General Notes:
Michael Cole Golden

OCCUPATION: F.A.A.

MILITARY: Air Force, Vietnam

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

Michael married Pamela Diane HOLLAN, daughter of Gerald HOLLAN and Zella LOWDEN, on 22 Apr 1968 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV. Pamela was born on 29 Jul 1943 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

8640 M i. Christopher Aaron GOLDEN was born on 17 Dec 1969 in Anchorage, Anchorage Borough, AK.

8641 M ii. Cole Andrew GOLDEN was born on 19 Aug 1976 in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA.

Rachel married John Thomas BLANSCET, son of John BLANSCET and Millie STONE, on 14 Sep 1974 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS. John was born on 19 Jul 1952 in Fredonia, Wilson Co., KS.

General Notes:
John Thomas Blanscet

OCCUPATION: Livestock Buyer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

8642 F i. Melanie Renee CONGDON was born on 16 Nov 1978 in Albany, Gentry Co., MO.

8643 M ii. Russell John CONGDON was born on 8 May 1982 in Marshall, Saline Co., MO.

General Notes:
Josephine Ann Bybee

AKA: Jo Ann

OCCUPATION: Secretary

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

RESEARCHER: Jo Ann Lamb; 5325 El Trio Way; Orlando, FL 32808 worked on the Thomas Ignatius Bybee family and shared her data with others.

Josephine married James Leroy MARKS on 29 Feb 1964 in Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.

Josephine next married Horace Mitchell LAMB on 4 Jul 1971 in Orlando, Orange Co., FL. Horace was born on 25 Jul 1939 in Lumberton, Robeson Co., NC.

General Notes:
Horace Mitchell Lamb

SPOUSE: Horace Mitchell Lamb was the 2nd husband of Josephine Anne Bybee.

OCCUPATION: Construction.

MILITARY: Served in the U.S. Air Force

8644 M i. Jeffrey Wayne LAMB was born on 5 Nov 1968 in Marion, Grant Co., IN.

Kenneth married Sherron Evon YOUNG, daughter of Donald Eugne YOUNG and Etta Maria LOVE, on 28 Aug 1966 in Jonesboro, Grant Co., IN. Sherron was born on 2 May 1950 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.

8645 M i. Kenneth Chad Lee BYBEE was born on 12 May 1968 in Marion, Grant Co., IN.

Kenneth next married Jean Marie SEAGRAVES, daughter of Andrew Francis SEAGRAVES and Jean Marie CANNAN, on 6 Sep 1976 in Orlando, Orange Co., FL. Jean was born on 28 Mar 1951 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

General Notes:
Jean Marie Seagraves

SPOUSE: Jean Marie Seagraves was the 2nd spouse of Kenneth Maynard Byebee.

OCCUPATION: Legal Secretary

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

General Notes:
Karen Sue Jones

OCCUPATION: Retired in early March 2000 after 26 years with Southwestern Bell.

Karen married Rex Alan BROWN, son of William Eugene BROWN and Virginia Katherine JARVIS, on 27 Sep 1975 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS. Rex was born on 24 May 1952 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS.

General Notes:
Rex Alan Brown

MARRIAGE: 27 Sep 1975 at the Christian Church, next to Boot Hill, Dodge City, KS.

DIVORCE: The marriage of Rex Alan Brown and Karen Sue Jones ended in divorce on 3 Jan 1991 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.

RESIDENCES: As of March 2000, living with his father in Dodge City, KS

8646 F i. Amy Nicole BROWN was born on 10 Feb 1976 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS.

General Notes:
Amy Nicole Brown

EDUCATION: As of March 2000, student at Emporia State University, Emporia, KS

MARRIAGE: As of March 2000, she plans to be married in the next few months.

8647 F ii. Crystal Dawn BROWN was born on 25 Nov 1980 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.

General Notes:
Crystal Dawn Brown

EDUCATION: As of March 2000, student at Emporia State University, Emporia, KS

MARRIAGE: As of March 2000, she plans to be married in the next few months.

Karen next married William Howard BRYANT, son of Walter Laverne BRYANT and Melva Arleta CLARK, on 25 Jun 1994 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS. William was born on 12 Jun 1949 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.

General Notes:
William Howard Bryant

AKA: Called, Bill

SPOUSE: Bill Bryant was the 2nd spouse of Karen Jones.

RESIDENCES: As of March 2000, Goddard, KS

OCCUPATION: As of March 2000, worked for Southwestern Bell, Wichita, KS

General Notes:
Brian Scott Jones

DIVORCE: The marriage of Brian Jones and Paula Sue Hahn ended in divorce. Brian was single as of March 2000.

RESIDENCES: As of March 2000, Goddard, KS

OCCUPATION: Works for Raytheon Company, Wichita, KS

Brian married Paula Sue HAHN, daughter of Louis HAHN and Louise UNKNOWN, on 5 Oct 1985 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS. Paula was born on 3 Aug 1967 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.

8648 M i. Kimberly Nicole JONES was born on 23 Oct 1986 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.

General Notes:
Kimberly Nicole Jones

EDUCATION: As of March 2000 a student in Maize, KS

ORGANIZATIONS: Kimberly Nicole and Ryan Alan Jones were sponsored as junior members of the Mayflower Society by their uncle, Duane L. Jones.

8649 M ii. Ryan Alan JONES was born on 3 Jan 1989 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.

General Notes:
Ryan Alan Jones

EDUCATION: As of March 2000 a student in Maize, KS

ORGANIZATIONS: Kimberly Nicole and Ryan Alan Jones were sponsored as junior members of the Mayflower Society by their uncle, Duane L. Jones.

Edward married Karen Mc_CARTHY on 30 Jun 1974 in Westminster, Adams Co., CO.

General Notes:
David L. Miller

Problem: Was he born in Pueblo, CO or Denver, CO?

OCCUPATION: Engineer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

David married Ellen MADDING on 12 Sep 1985. Ellen was born on 19 Jul 1952 in Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA.

General Notes:
Carol Miller

Problem: Was she born in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE or Greeley, Weld Co., CO

OCCUPATION: Bank Teller

Carol married Randy RHODES on 24 Jul 1982 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO. Randy was born on 21 Sep 1959.

General Notes:
Randy Rhodes

OCCUPATION: Business

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian

8658 M i. Michael RHODES was born on 5 Jul 1988 in Littleton, Arapahoe/Douglas Co., CO.

8659 F ii. Stephanie RHODES was born on 21 Jan 1990 in Littleton, Arapahoe/Douglas Co., CO.

General Notes:
Ashley Anderson

QUESTION: Was this person a child of Valerie Anderson before she married,
Robert Dunn?

7485. Leonard Mc_CALLISTER was born on 5 Jan 1947 in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, LA and died in May 1973 in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, LA at age 26.

Sharon married Neil WILLARD, son of Allan WILLARD and Winifred CUMMINGS, on 22 Aug 1958 in Gilman, Marshall Co., IA. Neil was born in 1939, died on 8 Aug 1997 at age 58, and was buried in Aug 1997 in Gilman, Marshall Co., IA, Prairie View Cemetery.

8666 F i. Teresa Renae WILLARD was born on 25 Oct 1962 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA.

8667 F ii. Christine Kay WILLARD was born on 4 Sep 1970 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA.

Jayne married Paul Myron WELLS on 8 Oct 1966 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Paul was born in 1943.

8668 M i. Jason Myron WELLS was born on 12 Jun 1969 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

8669 F ii. Leslie Jayne WELLS was born on 18 Jan 1971 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

8670 M iii. Jeremy Nathan WELLS was born on 20 Sep 1973 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.

8671 M i. Daniel Lee KOZAK Jr. was born on 29 Sep 1968 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

8672 F ii. Jacqueline Ilene KOZAK was born on 20 Jan 1971 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

Debra married Darwin Harold EDEKER, son of Harold EDEKER and Amy UNKNOWN,. Darwin was born in 1952.

Sheila married James TOUNSLEY on 23 Jun 1972 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. James was born on 17 Aug 1952.

Denise married Stephen WIRICK on 10 Jun 1978. Stephen was born on 8 Nov 1957.

Cherie married David Brian FINLEY on 17 Jun 1989 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. David was born on 26 Aug 1964.

General Notes:
Pamela Christine Patterson

CHILDREN: As of 1998, Pamela Patterson married and had two children.

MILITARY: As of Aug 1998, is active in the Air Guard in Hawaii.

7533. Susan Mary LONG was born on 6 Sep 1964 in Tollington, Islington, London, England.

8699 F iii. Rachel LONG-ADANI was born on 11 Nov 1988 and died on 25 Mar 1989.

8702 F vi. Jacqueline LONG-ADANI was born on 18 Dec 1993 in London, England.

General Notes:
Catherine Ann Stepnowski

CHILDREN: Has girl children

AKA: Cathy

RESIDENCES: As of Jun 1997, Catherine Howard of Des Moines, IA

General Notes:
Melinda Renee Wright

BIRTH: 3 Mar 1970 at the Putnam County Hospital, Unionville, MO

EDUCATION: Graduated from the American Insitute of Business, Des Moines, IA on 22 Sep 1991.

Melinda married Scott Le_Roy GOTTMAN, son of Robert GOTTMAN and Diana MARVIN, on 1 Aug 1992 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Scott was born on 10 Feb 1969 in Bloomfield, Davis Co., IA.

General Notes:
Scott LeRoy Gottman

BIRTH: 10 Feb 1969 at the Davis County Hospital, Bloomfield, IA

MARRIAGE: Scott Gottman and Melinda Renee Wright were married on 1 Aug 1992 at the United Methodist Church, Centerville, IA.

8712 F i. Heidi Nichole GOTTMAN was born on 30 May 1993 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Heidi Nichole Gottman

BIRTH: 30 May 1993 at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, Centerville, IA

8713 F ii. Haley Marie GOTTMAN was born on 24 Jul 1996 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Haley Marie Gottman

BIRTH: 24 Jul 1996 at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, Centerville, IA

General Notes:
Randal Mark Young

AKA: Randy; Randall

RESIDENCES: Minnesota

OCCUPATION: Mechanic

MARRIAGE: 23 Dec 1983. His parents were married on 23 December 1956.

Randal married Joan Eileen WHITE, daughter of Lawrence WHITE and Rachel UNKNOWN, on 23 Dec 1984 in Plano, Appanoose Co., IA. Joan was born on 20 Nov 1952.

General Notes:
Adam Randal Young

BIRTH-QUESTION: Is the birthplace, Ott, IA, correct? There is no such place listed in the 1995 Rand McNally Commercial Atlas.

General Notes:
Russell Ray Young

MILITARY: U.S.A.F.

RESIDENCES: Lives in Minnesota

OCCUPATION: Factory worker, studied to be a minister

DIVORCE: The marriage of Russell Ray Young and Dianna Kay Shook ended in divorce.

Russell married Dianna Kay SHOOK, daughter of George SHOOK and Kay UNKNOWN, on 16 Sep 1982 in Arkansas.

General Notes:
Arlene M. Alness

SPOUSE: Arlene M. Alness was the 2nd spouse of Russel Ray Young.

Linda married George Thomas SHUPP, son of Gerald Albert SHUPP and Dorothy TIPPETT, on 4 Oct 1969 in Kensington, Montgomery Co., MD. George was born on 11 Oct 1941 in Washington, DC.

8717 M i. William David SHUPP was born on 10 Nov 1970 in Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., MD.

8718 M ii. James Patrick SHUPP was born on 21 Sep 1973 in Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., MD.

General Notes:
Patricia Louise Sowers

Problem: Was the date of birth, 24 Mar 1949 or 27 Mar 1949, both listed in CFA II, p. 399 & 426?

EDUCATION: B.A. University of Maryland

OCCUPATION: Manpower Spec.

Patricia married Michael Arvid PUTNINS, son of Pauls PUTNINS and Aina DZENIS, on 19 Jun 1971 in Kensington, Montgomery Co., MD. Michael was born on 8 May 1943 in Riga, Latvia.

8719 M i. Michael Paul PUTNINS was born on 29 Sep 1975 in Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., MD.

General Notes:
Don Kenneth Sowers

OCCUPATION: Foreign Service Officer

EDUCATION: B.A. from University of Maryland; MBA from Harvard University

Don married Barbara Ann BOYD, daughter of William BOYD and Della KUHN, on 16 Feb 1974 in Kensington, Montgomery Co., MD. Barbara was born on 14 Jan 1952 in Kensington, Montgomery Co., MD.

8720 F i. Karey Marie SOWERS was born on 23 Jun 1975 in Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., MD.

8721 M ii. Nicolas Anthony SOWERS was born on 5 Oct 1978 in Frankfurt, Germany.

8722 M iii. Travis Andrew SOWERS was born on 21 May 1980 in Stoughton, Norfolk Co., MA.

General Notes:
James Michael Sheets

AKA: Probably called, Michael

OCCUPATION: Delaware County Supervisor of the Ohio Department of Highways.

EDUCATION: Attended Ohio State University in Columbus, OH

General Notes:
Henry Luther Sheets

AKA: Luke

EDUCATION: As of Dec 1994 he was a Junior, majoring in Art at Ohio Northern University at Ada, OH.

General Notes:
Amanda Marie Sheets

AKA: Mandy

EDUCATION: As of Dec 1994, Sophomore in the ROTC program at Kent State University, in Ohio.

General Notes:
Michael Dominic Sheets

AKA: Nick

EDUCATION: As of Dec 1994, Freshman at Ohio Northern University in Ada, OH where he played football.

General Notes:
Terry Kirkendall

AKA-QUESTION: Pastor Terry Kirkendall in Conger Confab, Dec 1994, p. 816. Was he a minister or was his first name, Pastor?

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1994, Lima, OH

General Notes:
David Matthew Conger

OCCUPATION: Anesthesiologist in Cleveland, OH

Connie married John ACKERMAN, son of John ACKERMAN and Mary UNKNOWN, in Jun 1967 in Davenport, Scott Co., IA. John was born on 16 Mar 1947 in Davenport, Scott Co., IA.

General Notes:
Benny Lamar Faughn

NAME-CONFLICT: Benny Lomar Faughn (CFA II, p. 255); Benny Lamar Faughn (CFA II, p. 307)

RESIDENCES: Route 1, Box 44A; Knoxville, IA 50138

General Notes:
Joann Carrol Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Joann Carrol Conger; (Joahn) Carol Conger, CFA II, p. 427

HEALTH_HISTORY: Disabled

HOBBIES: Likes to cook and do ceramics

Joann married David L. SPROULE on 23 May 1965 in Carson City, Carson City Co., NV. David was born on 2 Aug 1943 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.

General Notes:
David L. Sproule

MILITARY: Served in the U.S. Navy

OCCUPATION: Welder and house painter

DIVORCE: The marriage of David Sproule and Carol Conger ended in divorce.

8733 F i. Marjory Lynn SPROULE was born on 14 Dec 1965 in Placerville, El Dorado Co., CA.

8734 F ii. Kathryn Leigh SPROULE was born on 3 Nov 1967 in Placerville, El Dorado Co., CA.

General Notes:
Jeannie Faye Conger

RELATIONSHIP-ADOPTION: Jackie Ray and Jeannie Faye Conger were twins. They
were adopted.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 137 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Welder, like her husband

HOBBIES: Art, crochet

SPOUSE: 2nd spouse of Walter J. Pruitt

8735 F i. Cristi Janauary DEWEY was born on 14 Jul 1973 and died on 24 Jul 1976 at age 3.

8736 U ii. Kelly Lynn DEWEY was born on 30 May 1980 in Olympia, Thurston Co., WA.

8737 M iii. Donald R. DEWEY was born on 20 Jun 1963 in Marysville, Yuba Co., CA.

8740 M vi. Timothy L. DEWEY was born on 6 Aug 1968 in Huntington Park, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Jeannie next married Walter J. PRUITT, son of Elijah Ray PRUITT and Edna May GRIFFITH, on 10 Feb 1973 in Yuba City, Sutter Co., CA. Walter was born on 25 Oct 1938 in Baxter Springs, Cherokee Co., KS.

General Notes:
Walter J. Pruitt

OCCUPATION: Welder

HOBBIES: Fishing, travel, redoing things

MARRIAGE: First married to Louvina E. Markaulay (?) and had 4 sons. (CFA II, p. 399)

General Notes:
Jack Gilbert Conger

MILITARY: After 18 years of service in the U.S. Navy he was a Chief Petty Officer

HOBBIES: Writing, reading, history

EDUCATION: B.A. in History from Chaminade University of Honolulu, HI; worked on Masters in U.S. History

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESIDENCES: 1568D Kiawe Place; Honolulu, HI 96818

Jack married Angeline GILGER, daughter of Basil L. GILGER and Audrey DUNTON, on 15 Jun 1972 in St. George, Washington Co., UT. Angeline was born on 30 Nov 1953 in Cedar City, Iron Co., UT.

General Notes:
Angeline Gilger

NAME-CONFLICT: Angeline Gilger, CFA II, p. 167. Angelique Gilger, CFA II, p. 120.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

EDUCATION: Graduate of the University of Hawaii with a degree in Elementary Education

HOBBIES: music

8741 M i. Joshua Aaron CONGER was born on 8 Feb 1975 in Adak, Aleutians West, AK.

8742 F ii. Christa Noelani CONGER was born on 8 Jul 1977 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.

8743 M iii. John Michael CONGER was born on 30 Sep 1981 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth Co., VA.

8744 M iv. James Bryan CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1984 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

8745 M v. Justin Richard CONGER was born on 22 Aug 1985 in Fortuna, Humboldt Co., CA.

Barbara married Billy A. THOMAS, son of W. L. THOMAS and Dorothy RODGERS, on 7 Jul 1967. Billy was born on 12 Aug 1944 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

8746 M i. Brent Alan THOMAS was born on 12 Jul 1968 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

8747 M ii. Brian Aaron THOMAS was born on 13 Feb 1974 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

Janie married John D. LANCASTER, son of Sydney Eugene LANCASTER and Madalin AMERALD, on 22 Aug 1970 in Canyon, , TX. John was born on 14 Jun 1949 in Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA.

8748 F i. Jennifer Lynn LANCASTER was born on 17 Nov 1972 in Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX.

General Notes:
Edward Gary Alderson

AKA: Probably called, Gary

RESIDENCES: Amarillo, TX

Edward married Audrey COUCH, daughter of James C. COUCH and Drusilla C. ENGLAND, on 4 Apr 1976. Audrey was born on 30 Jun 1957.

8749 M i. Edward Gregory ALDERSON was born on 22 Dec 1978 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

8750 M ii. Geoffrey Todd ALDERSON was born on 10 Oct 1980 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

Linda married Bobby Jo PHILLIPS, son of Miller L. PHILLIPS and Alice FERGUSON, on 27 Oct 1975 in Pli, , TX. Bobby was born on 2 Mar 1952 in Mangum, Greer Co., OK.

8751 F i. Melanie Ann PHILLIPS was born on 10 Nov 1980 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

Sandra married Denzil MURPHY, son of Charlie W. MURPHY and Faye V. SHANNON, on 4 Nov 1977 in Lockney, Floyd Co., TX. Denzil was born on 30 Dec 1948.

8753 M ii. William Justin MURPHY was born on 10 Feb 1980 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX.

General Notes:
Linda Kay Conger

PARENTS: Milton Bailey Conger and Marjorie Irene Schmidt

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

HOBBIES: Sewing

Linda married Kendrick Elmer MALM, son of Elmer L. MALM and Hilda Ohlson WEIDEN, on 29 Aug 1964 in Albin, Laramie Co., WY. Kendrick was born on 5 Sep 1943 in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., NE.

General Notes:
Kendrick Elmer Malm

OCCUPATION: Rancher

HOBBIES: Calf roping

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

8754 M i. Ronald Lee MALM was born on 29 Jun 1966 in Cheyenne, Laramie Co., WY.

8755 F ii. Kristy Lynn MALM was born on 6 Aug 1968 in Cheyenne, Laramie Co., WY.

8756 M iii. Kevin Todd MALM was born on 17 Nov 1971 in Cheyenne, Laramie Co., WY.

General Notes:
Nancy Lee Conger

PARENTS: Milton Bailey Conger and Marjorie Irene Schmidt

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Lutheran

Nancy married Ross D. JEFFERY, son of Paul Raymond JEFFERY and Donna PETERS, in Jun 1964 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO. Ross was born on 15 Aug 1947 in Pawnee City, Pawnee Co., NE.

General Notes:
Ross D. Jeffery

OCCUPATION: Salesman

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Lutheran

8757 F i. Jennifer Sue JEFFERY was born on 15 Feb 1964 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO.

8758 F ii. Niechelle Jo JEFFERY was born on 11 Jul 1968 in Boulder, Boulder Co., CO.

General Notes:
Connie Rae Conger

PARENTS: Milton Bailey Conger and Marjorie Irene Schmidt

Connie married Randy GROSS, son of Melvin GROSS and Donna GRAY, on 3 Jan 1970 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO. Randy was born on 14 May 1952 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO.

8759 F i. Tara Leigh GROSS was born on 17 May 1970 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO.

8760 M ii. Derek Ray GROSS was born on 8 May 1972 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO.

8761 M iii. Jeremy Conger GROSS was born on 7 May 1978 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO.

8762 M iv. Desmond Drew GROSS was born on 13 Oct 1980 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO.

Marjorie married Clifford James WHIPPLE, son of Forrest WHIPPLE and Regina SCHERRER, on 19 Aug 1979 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO. Clifford was born on 7 Sep 1960 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO.

General Notes:
Clifford James Whipple

MILITARY: In the U.S. Marine Corps (CFA I, p. 449)

8763 F i. Maria Ann WHIPPLE was born on 7 Dec 1980 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO.

General Notes:
Steven Ray Conger

EDUCATION: B.A. from the University of Utah, Magna Cum Laude; Aluni Pi Kappa Phi

OCCUPATION: High school coach and trainer

HOBBIES: Sports and camping

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESIDENCES: 9849 Countrywood; Sandy, UT 84092

Steven married Cynthia Sue VAUGHN, daughter of Robert Leo VAUGHN and Betty June WELCH, on 19 Jun 1973 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. Cynthia was born on 26 Jun 1954 in Fort Sill, Comanche Co., OK.

General Notes:
Cynthia Sue Vaughn

EDUCATION: Associate degree in accounting from Utah Trade Tech College of Salt Lake

OCCUPATION: Bookkeeper

HOBBIES: Sewing and crafts

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Catholic

8764 F i. Jennifer Lee CONGER was born on 25 Aug 1976 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

8765 F ii. Jana Rae CONGER was born on 7 Sep 1978 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

General Notes:
Ricky Weldon Conger

EDUCATION: 1 year Business Management at the University of Utah

OCCUPATION: Trade Tech - Journeyman's License

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Dir MNTNE Jordan Sch Dist

HOBBIES: Sports, hunting, camping

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

RESIDENCES: 1083 Windy Peak Way; Sandy, UT 84092

Ricky married Ricki Lynn MATHEWS, daughter of Robert Cortland MATHEWS and Shirley Deon DANKS, on 20 Jun 1978 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. Ricki was born on 14 Aug 1959 in Murray, Salt Lake Co., UT.

General Notes:
Ricki Lynn Mathews

OCCUPATION: Grocery checker

HOBBIES: Sewing, crafts, skiing, camping

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

8766 F i. Jill Ann CONGER was born on 26 Nov 1979 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

8767 U ii. Jamie Lynn CONGER was born on 13 Dec 1981 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

8768 F iii. Julie Marie CONGER was born on 8 Apr 1983 in Sandy, Salt Lake Co., UT.

8769 U iv. Jade Deon CONGER was born on 28 Aug 1984 in Murray, Salt Lake Co., UT.

General Notes:
Marilyn Ruth Moore

EDUCATION: Chemistry graduate of Drew University

COMMENT: Photographer

Marilyn married Roger John PIKOR, son of John W. PIKOR and Stella DY_LEWSKI, on 2 Oct 1976 in West Hartford, Hartford Co., CT. Roger was born on 6 Nov 1945 in West Hartford, Hartford Co., CT.

General Notes:
Roger John Pikor

EDUCATION: Master's degree from Worcestor Poly Tech

OCCUPATION: Engineer

HOBBIES: Soccer, skiing, tennis, photography, is a pilot

8770 F i. Jennifer Lynn PIKOR was born on 28 Sep 1978 in West Hartford, Hartford Co., CT.

8771 F ii. Michelle Catherine PIKOR was born on 28 Apr 1980 in West Hartford, Hartford Co., CT.

8772 F iii. Emily Jean PIKOR was born on 1 Feb 1983 in West Hartford, Hartford Co., CT.

7684. Jennifer Rae BRAINARD was born on 19 Dec 1954 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, died on 3 Feb 1980 in Winfield, Du Page Co., IL at age 25, and was buried in Feb 1980 in Geneva, Kane Co., IL, Resurrection Cemetery.

Jennifer married Lawrence Charles FOLEY, son of Vincent Thomas FOLEY and Vera BARKOWSKI, on 2 Oct 1976 in St. Charles, Kane Co., IL. Lawrence was born on 11 Apr 1954 in Geneva, Kane Co., IL.

8773 M i. Robb Lawrence FOLEY was born on 2 Feb 1980 in Winfield, Du Page Co., IL.

General Notes:
Mark Keith Conger

OCCUPATION: Has a sales route

HOBBIES: Likes bowling, hunting, camping and yard work

RESIDENCES: P.O. Box 71; Caruthers, CA 93609

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Mark Keith Conger?
Individual: Conger, Mark
Social Security #: 540-80-4746
Issued in: Oregon
Birth date: Feb 9, 1958
Death date: missing
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54151.157]

Mark married Marjorie Lynn WATTS, daughter of Richard Doyle WATTS and Gwendolyn Lee SMITH, on 12 Nov 1959 in Caruthers, Fresno Co., CA. Marjorie was born on 12 Nov 1959 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

General Notes:
Ronald Lee Rutherford

MILITARY: U.S. Navy 1966-1970

EDUCATION: Graduate of Metropolitan State College; MBA from Colorado University

OCCUPATION: Employed by the Environmental Protection Agency

HOBBIES: Mountain climbing, bicyling, distance rides, jogging

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Super father

Ronald married Linda Ann COLWELL, daughter of William Nicolas COLWELL and Mary E. RUCH, on 28 Dec 1974 in Denver, , CO. Linda was born on 23 Mar 1947 in Champaign, Champaign Co., IL.

General Notes:
Linda Ann Colwell

EDUCATION: Attended University of Northern Colorado

OCCUPATION: Spent time in Washington, DC with the Department of the Navy

COMMENT: Attended Woodstock in New York in 1969

OCCUPATION: Legal Assistant

HOBBIES: Made a parachute jump in Denver, CO; in 1987 she ran in the Lakefront Marathon in Milwaukee, WI (26 miles in 5 hours, 11 minutes)

8777 M i. Grant Russell RUTHERFORD was born on 3 May 1984 in Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO.

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