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Father: Living Ruane
Mother: Living Cockram
Notes:
The Martinsville Bulletin, 7 May 2002
Matthew Allan Ruane, 18, of Dale City, died Monday, April 29, 2002,
at his home. He was the son of David and Beverly Ruane of the home,
and he was a member of Woodbridge Christian Church. He was preceded
in death by his grandmother Sherry Ruane and great-grandfathers,
Lunda L. Clifton and Hammie Cockram. In addition to his parents,
he is survived by three sisters, Erin Ruane of Woodbridge, Monica
Ruane of Dale City and Rachel Ruane of the home; his maternal
grandfather, Walter Cockram; step-grandfather, Joseph Davis and
grandmother, Lee C. Davis; paternal grandfather, Joseph Ruane and
step-grandmother, Barbara Ruane; and great-grandmothers, Velva W.
Clifton and Arlie Cockram, all of Martinsville. A graveside
service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Alex Cockram
Cemetery in Vesta. Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, is handling
arrangements.
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Census: 20 Aug 1860
, Maryland, Carroll Co., Taneytown Dist, p41
S3635
Census: 25 Jul 1870
, Maryland, Carroll Co., Union Town, pg309B
S1416
Census: 4 Jun 1880
, Maryland, Carroll Co, Taneytown, pg265A
S1424
Census: 1 Jun 1900
, Maryland, Carroll Co., Taneytown, ED118, p11A
S6410
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Father: Thomas Longley
Mother: Mary D Galt
Notes:
The Daily News, Frederick, Maryland, Friday, October 12, 1923
Mrs. Sarah Babylon died on Tuesday morning at 7:30 at Taneytown. She
is survived by three sisters: Mrs. Milton Starr, Baltimore; Mrs. W. K.
Eckard, near Taneytown, and Mrs. Sue Crapster, Taneytown. Funeral on
Friday at 1:30 p.m., at the house. Interment at Piney Creek Cemetery.
Sources:
S6410: [S6410] 1900 census, Maryland, Carroll Co., Taneytown, ED118, p11A
S1424: [S1424] 1880 census, Maryland, Carroll Co, Taneytown, pg265A
S1416: [S1416] 1870 census, Maryland, Carroll Co., Union Town, pg309B
S3635: [S3635] 1860 census, Maryland, Carroll Co., Taneytown Dist, p41
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Father: Leo Bauer
Mother: Carrie Hazel Akers
Sources:
SD18475: death certificate
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Father: Elmer Wesley Gibson
Mother: Beulah Mae Payne
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Father: Harry L Stultz
Mother: Cleo A Kassing
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Census: 11 Jul 1860
, Indiana, Monroe Co., Bloomington, p703
S4262
Census: 18 Jul 1870
, Indiana, Monroe Co., Bloomington, p312B
S4266
Census: 18 Jun 1880
, Indiana, Monroe Co., Bloomington, ED283, p76D
S4268
Father: Unk Langley
Mother: Unk langley
Notes:
am including this LANGLEY branch in my LONGLEY dbase because a descendent
of these LANGLEYs has a 12 point DNA match with the LONGLEY line.
probably related are the Langleys found in 1850 Bloomington
Isaac Langley, 1819
wife Philipina, 1820
children Joseph, 1835, Milly 1836, John 1840, William 1842,
Isaac 1844, Rebecca 1845, James 1846, Grundy 1849, Jane 1850
seems unlikely Joseph and Milly are children of Isaac/Philipina
John Langley 1831
Nancy Langley 1833
Sources:
S4268: [S4268] 1880 census, Indiana, Monroe Co., Bloomington, ED283, p76D
S4266: [S4266] 1870 census, Indiana, Monroe Co., Bloomington, p312B
S4262: [S4262] 1860 census, Indiana, Monroe Co., Bloomington, p703
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Notes:
Angie Acebal Knowles was killed 20 Mar 1996 at Christiansburg,
Montgomery Co., Virginia by her estranged husband Michael Knowles
FRIENDS REMEMBER A TROUBLED MARRIAGE
March 21, 1996. Page: A1
A few years ago when a friend described herself as a single mother,
Angie Knowles responded, ``I'm a single mother who's married.''A
cadre of Knowles' female friends gathered at the hospital Wednesday
morning to offer support to her four children, her mother and each
other. They stood in a small semi-circle sharing glimpses of Knowles'
character, life and the signals of her impending death. Tears streamed
from some of the women's eyes with each recollection, others stood
frozen by the morning's shock. Lenore Jackson of Christiansburg
reached under her glasses to wipe her eyes and said, ``She just wanted
some peace, that's all she said to me.'' Knowles' search for peace
sprung from a troubled 22-year marriage to a man she described to her
friends as abusive - both physically and mentally. As recently as
Saturday, Jackson said, Michael Knowles showed up at his estranged
wife's home to deliver child-support money. He requested an electric
screwdriver. Angie Knowles asked him to remain outside while she got
the screwdriver, but he entered and left with their computer. Jackson
said Michael Knowles had two more computers at home and only took his
wife's to hurt her again. Friends said Angie Knowles' domestic
troubles were not reflected in her personality. ``She was the most
fun, delightful and cheerful person,'' said Kathy Habeeb of
Christiansburg. Habeeb, however, said only one word describes Michael
Knowles - ``monster.'' Angie Knowles, who was 43, was an active member
of four PTAs and helped coach her sons' soccer and baseball teams as
well as her daughter's softball and basketball teams. She helped begin
the high school's post-prom party in 1990 and continued to work on the
alcohol-free event. Friends recalled images of her in a station wagon
with a load of children headed to a sporting event. Her father, who
died last month, attended many of the games with her. He offered support
to his daughter, grandchildren and other children in his native Spanish.
Angie Acebal-Knowles arrived in New York City with her family from Spain
when she was a child. ``She was always willing to help us in any way,"
said Art Price, director of the Christiansburg Department of Parks and
Recreation. "She was one of those types of parents who lived to make
life enjoyable for her kids.'' Knowles' children - John Michael, a
James Madison University student; Vanessa, a high school senior; Dylan,
a ninth-grader; and Ryan, a seventh-grader - have no one to turn to now,
Jackson and Habeeb said. ``They are all alone except for friends,''
Habeeb said. Betty Ashbrook, one of Angie Knowles' closest friends, has
opened her home to the children for now, friends said. Before she moved
a month ago, Knowles took care of others' children at her home. Debby
Barbour, whose son Aaron used to be in her day care, said Knowles did
wonders. She said when Aaron sees anyone misbehaving, he says, "That
would make Angie very sad if you did that." Connie Lowe, the
Christiansburg High School PTA president, said Knowles kept people
laughing no matter what the problem. "A lot of us fell back on Angie's
humor and her smile," she said. "I don't have that now, [Michael Knowles
has] robbed me of that. For whatever reason, he's taken that from me."
Michael Knowles, being held without bond in the county jail Wednesday
night, was born and raised in Christiansburg. After attending Virginia
Western Community College for two years, he joined the Navy and met his
future bride in New York City. They moved to Christiansburg when Angie
Knowles became pregnant with her first child because "he didn't want to
raise children in Brooklyn," said Pat Horne, Michael Knowles' sister.
Horne said her brother worked two or three jobs to support not only his
wife and children, but Angie Knowles' brother and parents, who lived with
them for many years. "I know Angie is well thought of and she achieved
a great deal, but she couldn't have done it without him working so hard
to support them," Horne said. Eventually, Knowles dropped his other
jobs and worked full time for the post office, delivering mail on the
rural roads of Craig Mountain. Christiansburg Postmaster Arthur Duarte
said the 19-year veteran was quiet, but dedicated. "He cares a lot
about his customers," he said. "I wish all my employees were as
conscientious as Michael." Horne, who is part owner in the
Richardson-Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg, said she and her
brother have never been close. Still, she knew there were a lot of
problems in his marriage. She said his family had been in an upheaval
and he left for his trip to Israel to try to "find himself and try to
get things back to an even keel." When he returned, on Valentine's Day,
Angie Knowles had moved out. Horne said the family "expected him to
kill himself because he was so distraught, but never did we dream he
would take someone else's life." She said she thought her brother had
accepted the separation; he had an appointment Wednesday with a lawyer
and had put his house up for sale. She said he wanted to be a part of
his children's lives, but would never try to take the children away from
Angie Knowles. "I think he just snapped," she said, closing her eyes.
"What he did was wrong and it's devastating to everyone. ... He'll
suffer his entire life for this and then by the hand of God." Michael
Knowles wrote stories as a hobby, and sent several letters to the editor
of The Roanoke Times. Letters published in the newspaper encouraged the
government to take a larger role in childrens' health care coverage,
praised the movie "Schindler's List" for its educational value for
children and suggested, possibly tongue-in-cheek, that the more effective
way to beat Iraq during the Gulf War was to hypnotize the Iraqis with
American soap operas. "All I really know is this:" he wrote in another
letter, "once you judge another you invariably have to judge yourself,
and nobody is perfect." "Try to remember that the next time you get upset.
And for those lucky few who can forgive, Peace."
Staff writer Ray Cox contributed to this story.
March 21, 1996. Page: C2
ACEBAL-KNOWLES, Angelina, 43, of Christiansburg, died
Wednesday, March 20, 1996. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral
Home, Blacksburg.
SUPER MOM WILL BE MISSED
March 22, 1996. Page: NRV-1
Christiansburg folks knew Angie Knowles as that "little bitty woman
driving the station wagon full of kids."She was only 4 feet 11, but
everyone looked up to her.Mostly, we admired Angie for her
commitment to her work. She had the most important job in the world
and she excelled at it.She was a mom.Actually, a super mom.Many
times I picked up a ringing phone to hear Angie's distinctive voice on
the other end. She spoke with rapid enthusiasm and with a hint of...
AFTERMATH: DESTRUCTION, RESTORATION
March 30, 1996. Page: NRV-1
LISA K. GARCIA STAFF WRITER
The four children of Angie Knowles have faced many adult choices since a
shotgun blast took her life 10 days ago. ``We just have to start having
some family meetings and make some decisions," said John-Michael Knowles,
the eldest and a 21-year-old junior at James Madison University. "Our goal
is to stay together.'' The siblings - Vanessa, a Christiansburg High
School senior; Dylan, a ninth-grader; and Ryan, a seventh-grader at
Christiansburg Middle School - know John-Michael must finish college, he
said. ``That's my role in this,'' he said. Their father, Michael Knowles,
has been charged with murder, malicious wounding and two charges of
attempted malicious wounding of a police officer. He was also charged with
breaking and entering to commit malicious wounding and two firearms
violations. He is being held in the Montgomery County Jail. He and Angie
Knowles were estranged at the time of the attack. ``That one act
destroyed and restored my faith in humanity,'' John-Michael Knowles said
Wednesday. John-Michael said the restoration came when people banded
together to raise money, offer advice and open their homes to his family.
The financial outpouring started with an escrow account at First National
Bank opened only hours after Angie Knowles' death by Fred Newhouse, a
longtime family friend and senior vice president and branch administrator
of the Christiansburg office. ``I saw an immediate need for the family;
basically they lost their mother and father simultaneously,'' Newhouse
said. He said the account is meant to address immediate expenses the
children face like college bills and Vanessa Knowles' cap and gown for
graduation. ``I'm extremely pleased with the response,'' Newhouse said.
``I would hope that interest would continue.'' John-Michael Knowles said
he hopes the community support continues, too. ``I am so thankful for this
community,'' he said. ``They've just gone above and beyond. I just can't
imagine a family going through this without it.'' Knowles sat in the
living room of a close family friend Wednesday and talked about his family
and the days after his mother's death. His baggy jeans, loose flannel shirt
and baseball cap are those of any typical college student. His words expose
his maturity. It is a maturity he credits mostly to his mother's guidance
and, in part, to the recent tragedy. ``My sister and I were talking about
it and it's hard to swallow your pride and ask for help; my mother raised
us to be independent,'' he said. He tugged at his baseball cap and looked
out the window. The day's fading light hugged his face. ``It's hard to
grow up overnight,'' Knowles said. Ever since their mother's death, the
Knowles children have had to make many decisions. Knowles said they are
fortunate that their mother had so many close friends who have been able
to offer advice, emotional support and a place to stay. The children
arranged the funeral and both John-Michael and Vanessa shared their
feelings during eulogies they wrote and presented. Now they are meeting
with people who can tell them what their options are for the future.
They've contacted social services, a lawyer and others who can tell them
what resources are available. They are gathering information to empower
themselves, John-Michael Knowles said. ``I keep a notebook with all the
things I need to know ... the different options,'' he said of the
enormous amount of information he and his siblings have had to absorb.
``You take everything stable in your life and then it's gone,'' he said.
``We have no place to call home.'' Knowles said members of what he calls
his second home - James Madison University - where he is majoring in
public relations with a minor in business, have been completely
supportive. The president of the college is working to explore options
for finishing the semester through the mail and his fraternity brothers
are raising money as well as offering emotional support. ``I know frats
have a bad reputation and people say they never do anything, but when I
looked out and saw 70 of my brothers at the funeral, that was great," he
said. Knowles said he used to plan everything in advance. He liked to
look to the future and map things out. Now he says he is coping by not
looking too far ahead. To say it is overwhelming is an awesome
understatement, he said. ``I make little goals and little lists and when
I accomplish something I can feel good. I can only take it one day at a
time,'' he said. Knowles, his sister and two younger brothers are coping.
He said the reality of what has happened has not entirely hit them yet.
``We're getting through it together.''
A SON'S EULOGY FOR HIS MOTHER
March 30, 1996. Page: NRV1
This is an excerpt of John-Michael Knowles' eulogy for his mother,
titled "Where do I Begin?" He read it before hundreds of people at her
funeral a week ago.It's hard to say everything you want to tell a person
in this lifetime, in only a few minutes. I want to begin by telling you what
my mom meant to me and my brothers and sister.Never have I, nor will
I ever, meet someone as special as my mom ... I have never known a
woman to be everything to so many people. I have never known a woman to
face so many trials and tribulations and continue on with a smile. I have
never known a woman to always see the good in people, and always put the
thoughts and needs of others in front of her own, on a daily basis. My mom
believes in us when no one else would. She tells us to never settle for
mediocrity. She opens our eyes to worlds that we have never dreamed of.
She shows us things that we never knew existed. She loves us more than we
ever thought possible. She gives us the drive, ambition and emotion to not
to be scared to try! She gives us the backbone, support and caring to not
to be scared to fail! She instills in us her values, dreams, understanding
of the way life was, is and most importantly, should be. She is our
confidant, motivation, role model and best friend. She truly is our
everything. However, the intrinsic strength that our mom possessed lives
on within each of us. And we will make it ... because that is what she would
want. We all are suffering, grieving and hurting ... Everyone including
myself is looking for answers, however, there are none to be found. We
constantly ask ourselves: Why now? Why her? And most importantly - why did
this have to happen? I don't really know what to say, believe, think or even
feel; to make the pain subside. I look around the room and everyone is
hurting because my mom is gone. She has touched so many lives, in so many
different ways, that it makes us want to stop the world and fix the injustice
that has just occurred. However, we must realize that what my mom gave is
everlasting. It cannot be taken away by anyone or any horrible act. When
the dust settles and the phones stop ringing, that is when our true battle
begins, and when the onset of pain is intensified, but it is only then that
we as a family and community must come together because that is where our
strength lies. I want to share with you what my mom would say if she had
a chance. Realize that you only have one chance in life and you never know
how long that time may last. Give that hug, mend that relationship and tell
that person you care, and make the most out of every day because tomorrow is
not that far away, and no one knows what tomorrow holds. That would be my
mom's advice because that is the way she lived life! Any of you that know
me can look in my eyes and see that I am hurting badly inside and I miss her
so, so much. All I want is to talk to her once more and for her to give me
a hug, and tell me that everything is going to all right. I wish that she
could shield me from the darkness as she always did in my youth. But
regretfully she can't do these things any more. But she will always live
on through the hopes, dreams, accomplishments of myself and my family and
because of that: She will always live on in my eyes.
KNOWLES FAMILY EXPRESSES GRATITUDE
June 16, 1996. Page: NRV-2
Since the tragic loss of our mother, Angie Acebal-Knowles, there has
been overwhelming kindness and support for us from this community.
The simple gestures of kindness are too numerable to list. Our
family is greatly appreciative of every thought, prayer and deed
that has been offered to help us through this trying time. We have
not had the opportunity to express our gratitude to each individual
who has been there for us. We hope you will accept this letter as a
token of our appreciation. We wanted to let you each know that there
were no acts of kindness that went unnoticed, no matter how great or
small. We are each trying to continue on in our daily lives to the
best of our ability. The support you have each given us on a
continuing basis has helped us tremendously to begin the healing
process. We have come to need each of you to rebuild our faith and
our future. We hope you will stay by us in the days and years to
come. We cannot imagine traveling the new road our lives have taken
without your support. We would like to thank each of you who have
contributed to our trust fund established at First National Bank of
Christiansburg. The consistent monthly pledges have helped us
tremendously to make it through this time. We offer our heartfelt
thanks for your generosity and commitment to our future through your
donations. We, as a family, hope that you will look at your own
family and realize how precious life is. Please use our loss to
strengthen the bonds between yourself and those you love. As you
have demonstrated these past few months, the positive impact of a
united, loving community is truly a treasure. We are so fortunate
to live in a town of people who exemplify the very best qualities
of caring human beings. We are forever grateful to each and every
one of you for caring enough to make such a difference in our lives.
John-Michael, Vanessa, Dylan and Ryan Knowles
Christiansburg
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Census: 4 May 1910
, Texas, Lee Co., Just Pct 1, ED47, p150B
S5384
Census: 6 Jan 1920
, Texas, Lee Co., Just Pct 1, ED76, p173B
S5385
Census: 8 Apr 1930
, Texas, Lee Co., Giddings, ED144-1, p94A
S5386
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Father: Henry John Charles Stork
Mother: Mary Tennie Longley
Notes: followup: bc @ footnote
Sources:
S5386: [S5386] 1930 census, Texas, Lee Co., Giddings, ED144-1, p94A
S5385: [S5385] 1920 census, Texas, Lee Co., Just Pct 1, ED76, p173B
S5384: [S5384] 1910 census, Texas, Lee Co., Just Pct 1, ED47, p150B
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Father: Living Olson
Mother: Living Watts
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Sources:
S9100: California Marriage Index, 1960 - 1985, Ancestry.com
S9018: California Death Records
S9017: California Birth Records
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| m.Living Wilson |
Notes:
Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - July 28, 2002
Barnhart, Robert W. "Bob," 91, retired Cessna Aircraft Co. accounting
dept. superintendent and credit union manager, died Friday, July
26, 2002. Service 11 a.m. Monday, Cochran Mortuary; graveside service
3 p.m. Monday, Moline (Kan.) Cemetery. Mr. Barnhart served in the
Army as a Sargent during World War II. He received the Good Conduct
Medal. His hobbies included hunting with his dog, golf and gardening.
Survivors: wife, Greta; daughter, Rilla Susan Barnhart of the home.
Memorial established with First United Methodist Church, 50/50
Fidelis Sunday School Class, 330 N. Broadway, Wichita, 67202.
Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com
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Census: 16 Apr 1910
, Texas, Crockett Co., Pct 1, ED31, p257A
S4912
Census: 14 Apr 1930
, Texas, Crockett Co., Ozona, Pct 1, ED53-1, p11A
S4915
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Father: Campbell "Cam" Longley
Mother: Josephine Frances Young
Sources:
S4915: [S4915] 1930 census, Texas, Crockett Co., Ozona, Pct 1, ED53-1, p11A
S4912: [S4912] 1910 census, Texas, Crockett Co., Pct 1, ED31, p257A
S9022: Texas Death Index, 1903 - 2000, Ancestry.com
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| m.Living Clark |
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| m.Living Hunter |
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Census: 1870
, Arkansas, Benton Co., Sugar Creek Twp, pg363B
S0052
Census: 1880
, Arkansas, Benton Co., Sugar Creek Twp, Dist 13, pg 417C
S0057
Census: 22 Apr 1910
, Kansas, Wilson Co., Cedar Twp, ED210, p19B
S4131
Census: 26 Jan 1920
, Oklahoma, Mayes Co., Hogan Tp, ED53, p248A
S4135
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Father: George Henry Cox
Mother: Mary A Mahala Lee
Sources:
S4135: [S4135] 1920 census, Oklahoma, Mayes Co., Hogan Tp, ED53, p248A
S4131: [S4131] 1910 census, Kansas, Wilson Co., Cedar Twp, ED210, p19B
S0057: [S0057] 1880 census, Arkansas, Benton Co., Sugar Creek Twp, Dist 13, pg 417C
S0052: [S0052] 1870 census, Arkansas, Benton Co., Sugar Creek Twp, pg363B
SD04793: death certificate
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Father: Living Unknown
Mother: Living Pruitt
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Census: 1910
, Minnesota, Stearns Co., St. Cloud City, Ward 1, ed155, sh9A
S0678
Census: 1920
, Minnesota, Stearns Co., St. Cloud City, 1st Ward ED 207 sh13B
S0788
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Father: Charles F Windhurst
Mother: Laura Maud Longley
Sources:
S0788: [S0788] 1920 census, Minnesota, Stearns Co., St. Cloud City, 1st Ward ED 207 sh13B
S0678: [S0678] 1910 census, Minnesota, Stearns Co., St. Cloud City, Ward 1, ed155, sh9A
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Census: 1840
, Virginia, Rockingham Co., ln1
S4651
Census: 29 Oct 1850
, Virginia, Rockingham Co., ED56, p116B
S4650
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Father: Joseph Longley
Mother: Laurene Grady
Sources:
S4650: [S4650] 1850 census, Virginia, Rockingham Co., ED56, p116B
S4651: [S4651] 1840 census, Virginia, Rockingham Co., ln1
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